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Ricoh PRO TF6215 Operating Instructions Manual

Ricoh PRO TF6215 Operating Instructions Manual

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Instructions
Original Instructions
Getting Started
Using Print Control
Basic Operations
Convenient Usage
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Specifications
Appendix
For information not in this manual, refer to
the PDF files on the supplied CD.
For safe and correct use, be sure to read Safety Information before
using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Operating Getting Started Instructions Using Print Control Original Instructions Basic Operations Convenient Usage Troubleshooting Maintenance and Specifications Appendix For information not in this manual, refer to the PDF files on the supplied CD. For safe and correct use, be sure to read Safety Information before using the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Before You Start..............................5 How to Read the Manuals..........................5 About Operating Environments......................... 7 Conditions for Installation Locations......................7 Space Required for Installation........................8 About Moving the Machine.......................... 8 Confirming Accessories........................... 10 List of Included Items............................10 Guide to Names and Functions of Components....................12 Front View..............................12 Rear/Side View............................
  • Page 4 [Option] Screen............................39 3. Basic Operations Procedure to Print............................. 43 Turning On/Off the Power..........................44 Turning On the Power..........................44 Turning Off the Power (Standby State)...................... 44 Test Printing............................... 46 Performing Test Printing..........................46 How to Read the Printing Result........................48 Cleaning Print Head Nozzles......................... 51 About Head Cleaning..........................
  • Page 5 Changing the Display Language........................77 Switching the Indication Unit........................... 78 List of Setting Items on the [Option] Screen (Other)..................79 [Option] Screen............................79 5. Troubleshooting If You Cannot Turn On the Power........................81 When You Have Problems Operating the Machine..................82 If You Cannot Print as Expected........................84 When You Cannot Print Properly........................84 If Nozzle Clogging is Not Resolved......................

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started This chapter describes how to read the manuals supplied with the printer, names and functions of components, and supported ink and media, etc. Before You Start How to Read the Manuals Symbols used in the manuals This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of damage to media or loss of data.
  • Page 8 1. Getting Started Notes Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine. For good output quality, the manufacturer recommends that you use genuine ink from the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine parts from the manufacturer with your products.

  • Page 9: About Operating Environments

    About Operating Environments About Operating Environments Conditions for Installation Locations This printer is designed for industrial use. • Make sure that the room where you are using the machine is well ventilated. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. Be sure to install a ventilator when installing the machine in a sealed room or a room with poor ventilation.

  • Page 10: Space Required For Installation

    1. Getting Started Precautions for users of ultrasonic-type humidifiers Do not use an ultrasonic-type humidifier near this product. Chlorine or mineral components atomized by an ultrasonic-type humidifier may adhere to the electronic components inside the product, causing it to malfunction. Space Required for Installation Ensure enough space around the machine for installation.
  • Page 11 About Operating Environments • Be sure to adjust the level foot to keep the machine flat. Using the machine on an unstable surface might cause an injury or unexpected accident. How to use the leveling feet Rotate each adjuster clockwise to lower the leveling feet. ECD116...

  • Page 12: Confirming Accessories

    1. Getting Started Confirming Accessories The main accessories included with the machine are shown below. Contact your service representative if any accessories are missing or damaged. List of Included Items • Waste cloth (paper towel) • Non-woven fabric • Polyethylene gloves •...
  • Page 13 List of software The following software is included on the CD: Product name Abbreviation ColorGATE Production Server Ricoh Pro T Series Edition ColorGATE RICOH Pro TF6251 UV Print Control Center Print Control • ColorGATE is a software that converts image data into a RIP file so that it is suitable for printing. For details about how to install ColorGATE, see "Installing the RIP Software", RIP Settings Guide.

  • Page 14: Guide To Names And Functions Of Components

    1. Getting Started Guide to Names and Functions of Components This section describes the names and functions of the machine's components. • Do not obstruct the machine's vents. Doing so can result in fire as the internal components are overheated. Front View M0DTIC0001 1.
  • Page 15 Guide to Names and Functions of Components 6. Carriage Discharges ink onto media. See page 15 "Carriage". 7. Waste ink tank Accumulates discharged waste ink from head cleaning, etc. To dispose of waste ink, see page 97 "Disposing of Waste Ink". 8.

  • Page 16: Rear/Side View

    1. Getting Started 6. Positioning pin switch Sets the positioning pins built into the table. An air compressor is required to use the positioning pins. For details, contact your service representative. 7. Standby button Turns off the machine (standby state). See page 44 "Turning Off the Power (Standby State)". 8.

  • Page 17: Carriage

    Guide to Names and Functions of Components 5. Vacuum valves Close the valves when a power outage is scheduled. There are four valves each with a fixed suction area. For details, see page 56 "Adjusting vacuuming areas". 6. Power socket Connect the included power cord to the power socket.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Station

    1. Getting Started M0DTIC0004 1. Jam-detecting feeler Detects an error if the carriage interferes with media and stops the carriage immediately. 2. Print heads Discharges ink from the print head nozzles. 3. UV lamp Irradiates the UV-LED lamps during printing to cure ink. 4.

  • Page 19: Emergency Buttons

    Guide to Names and Functions of Components 1. Flush receiver Accumulates unnecessary ink discharged by head cleaning. For details about replacing the flushing pad in the flush receiver, see page 95 "Replacing the Flushing Pad". 2. Head wipers Used in head cleaning. For details about how to clean the wipers, see "Cleaning Wipers", Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance.
  • Page 20 1. Getting Started Rear View M0DTIC0006 To stop the machine in case of emergency Press the emergency button. DVB123 To release an emergency stop Turn the base of the emergency button in the direction of the arrow. The emergency button moves back to its original position. DVB124...

  • Page 21: Proximity Sensor

    Guide to Names and Functions of Components If pressing any of the emergency buttons, the main power switch turns off forcibly. After pressing the stand-by button on the control section on the front part of the machine, release the emergency stop button.
  • Page 22 1. Getting Started As seen from the back of the machine M0DTIC0009...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cord This section explains how to connect the power cord. • Only qualified electricians are allowed to handle electrical work. This machine contains parts that generate high voltages. Failure to observe this caution might result in an electric shock. •...
  • Page 24 1. Getting Started • It is dangerous to handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. • Be sure to disconnect the plug at least once a year and check for the following: •...
  • Page 25 Connecting the Power Cord Lift the cap of the power cord connector and insert it into the power socket of the machine. M0DTIC0010 Connect the power cord plug to the power source. • For details about how to turn on/off the power properly, see page 44 "Turning On/Off the Power".

  • Page 26: About Ink

    On this machine, you can use any of the following 3 types of UV ink: Ink type Characteristics Color RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle T7210 High adhesion Primer RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle GP120 Wide color gamut...

  • Page 27: Expiration Dates Of Ink Bottles

    Store ink bottles at the following temperatures: Ink type Storage temperature RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle T7210 5–35°C (41–95°F) RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle GP120 4–23°C (39.2–73.4°F) RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle DG130 5–35°C (41–95°F)

  • Page 28: Precautions For Handling Ink Bottles

    1. Getting Started Ink type Color Expiration date RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle DG130 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black/Clear 24 months after production White 12 months after production • Use the ink bottles within 3 months after unsealing it. In addition, do not use an ink bottle if its shelf life has expired.

  • Page 29: About Media

    This section describes the size and weight specifications of media that can be used with this machine, and how to store and handle media. For details about the size and weight specifications of roll media to be set for roll option, see RICOH Pro TF6251 Roll Option Operating Instructions.
  • Page 30 • Make sure to use the media recommended by Ricoh to maintain consistent print quality. • Do not use media immediately after unpacking. Media may expand or contract by the temperature or humidity in a room.

  • Page 31: Using Print Control

    2. Using Print Control This chapter explains how to install Print Control, connecting the machine to a computer, and use the Print Control screen. About Print Control You can use Print Control to check the status of the machine and change the machine's settings. You can perform the following operations using Print Control: •...
  • Page 32 • Double White Ink Config: Higher throughput with white ink • Ink Type Select the type of ink used with the machine. • Ricoh Pro UV Ink GP120: RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle GP120 • Ricoh Pro UV Ink DG130: RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle DG130 Click [Install].
  • Page 33 About Print Control than the one set with the PC language setting. For details, see page 77 "Changing the Display Language".

  • Page 34: How To Use The Print Control Screen

    2. Using Print Control How to Use the Print Control Screen This section describes each function of the Print Control screen. You cannot change the settings for some functions as they have already been set to their optimum values. • When you launch Print Control, the message "Do you want to reset carriage height?" appears. Be sure to reset the carriage height.
  • Page 35 How to Use the Print Control Screen Function tab Switch the screen displayed in the work area by clicking each function tab. M0DTOC1052 1. [Task Print] tab Click to display the [Operation] screen. See page 34 "[Operation] Screen". 2. [Maintenance] tab Click to display the [Maintenance] screen.

  • Page 36: [Operation] Screen

    2. Using Print Control 3. [Stop] Click to stop the carriage. 4. [ ]/[ ] Click to move the media toward or away from you (forward or backward). [Operation] Screen You can print while checking the task information and printing status. 1 2 3 M0DTOC5054 1.
  • Page 37 How to Use the Print Control Screen 7. Task Information/Print Information Displays task information and printing status. 8. Task list Displays a list of registered tasks. 9. Print history Click to display the printed tasks. A task can be added by dragging it from the print history to the task list. 10.
  • Page 38 2. Using Print Control 3. [Detect Medium Height] Detects the thickness of the media automatically and moves the carriage to a height added the value specified in [Printhead to Medium Height(d)]. 4. [Move To Print Height] Raises the carriage to a height added the values specified in [Medium Thickness(T)] and [Printhead to Medium Height(d)].

  • Page 39: [Maintenance] Screen

    How to Use the Print Control Screen • Alternate: Performs reciprocating printing in multicoating. When a spot color is selected, this function cannot be used. • Print Footnote: Enables footnote printing. For details about footnote settings, see page 75 "Printing a Footnote".
  • Page 40 2. Using Print Control Maintenance M0DTOC5055 1. Print Position You can change print-start position. The contents of the settings will not be reflected in the registered tasks. Configure settings on the header menu on the [Operation] screen to change the registered tasks. 2.

  • Page 41: [Option] Screen

    How to Use the Print Control Screen Daily maintenance M0DTOC5056 1. Maintenance Mode The carriage moves to the left-side ink receiver position. You cannot adjust the height of the carriage in Maintenance mode. The height of the carriage at the end of the Maintenance mode is the same as that at the start of the Maintenance mode.
  • Page 42 2. Using Print Control M0DTOC1053 1. Function Configure settings for skipping white spaces, continuous printing, and printing barcodes in a footnote, etc. 2. UV Curing Control You can check lighting settings for when UV lamp 1 or 2 moves. These settings can be changed by an administrator.
  • Page 43 How to Use the Print Control Screen • For details about the functions and setting items, see page 79 "List of Setting Items on the [Option] Screen (Other)". • When you move to another screen without clicking [Apply], the setting values will not be reflected in operations.
  • Page 44 2. Using Print Control...

  • Page 45: Basic Operations

    3. Basic Operations This chapter explains the procedures for preparing printing media, head cleaning, printing data and how to configure these settings. Procedure to Print Use the following procedure to print on media: Turn on the power. See page 44 "Turning On/Off the Power". Perform test printing.

  • Page 46: Turning On/Off The Power

    3. Basic Operations Turning On/Off the Power • Do not disconnect the power cord plug. If the machine is not going to be used for several days or longer, contact your service representative. Turning On the Power Press the power-on button on the front of the machine. The power lamp will light up.
  • Page 47 Turning On/Off the Power M0DTPC0012 • Do not unplug the power cord plug. If the power cord plug is unplugged, the negative pressure adjustment function does not work, which may cause ink to leak from the nozzles. • Confirm that the carriage is returned to the maintenance station position before turning off the power.

  • Page 48: Test Printing

    3. Basic Operations Test Printing Print a test pattern and check whether or not there are discharge defects such as nozzle clogging (blurring or drop-out of printing). Performing Test Printing Set the media for test printing on the original position (0,0) of the table. For details about how to set media, see page 54 "Setting Media on a Table".
  • Page 49 Test Printing Click [ ] to raise the carriage to a height where the print heads do not interfere with the media. Enter numerical values in [X:] and [Y:] for "Medium Position" in accordance with the position to measure media thickness. When printing on uneven media, measure its thickest part.

  • Page 50: How To Read The Printing Result

    3. Basic Operations Check the printed result. • For details about the printing result, see page 48 "How to Read the Printing Result". • If there are abnormalities, perform head cleaning. For details about head cleaning, see page 51 "Cleaning Print Head Nozzles". How to Read the Printing Result How to read the test printing result is explained below.
  • Page 51 Test Printing If the ink configuration is set to "Double White Ink Config" ECD273 1. White2 2. White1 3. CMYK (Color) 4. Print head 3 5. Print head 2 6. Print head 1 Check the color and position of the print heads with discharge defects such as missing nozzles in the printing result.
  • Page 52 3. Basic Operations When there are discharge defects in the heads DVB195 1. Missing nozzles have occurred. 2. The test pattern is wave-like. 3. The test pattern is intermittent. 4. The intervals in the test pattern are not equal. (Bending lines have occurred.)

  • Page 53: Cleaning Print Head Nozzles

    Cleaning Print Head Nozzles Cleaning Print Head Nozzles This section explains how to handle print heads. For details about how to maintain the machine periodically, see Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance. About Head Cleaning If a printing problem is not resolved even when you have performed cleaning, perform cleaning again. If the printing problem is still not resolved even after performing cleaning three times, see page 86 "If Nozzle Clogging is Not Resolved".
  • Page 54 3. Basic Operations...

  • Page 55: Setting Media

    Setting Media Setting Media This section explains how to set the media. For details about supported media or precautions for handling media, see page 27 "About Media". Precautions for Setting Media Make sure to understand the following precautions before setting media: •...

  • Page 56: Setting Media On A Table

    3. Basic Operations Setting Media on a Table Set the media on a table. Align the right edge of the media with the print-start position. For details about using the positioning pins, see page 56 "Setting positioning pins". The relationship between the origin and the print-start position is as follows. When the print-start position is set to (100, 100).
  • Page 57 Setting Media M0DTIC0013 Press the vacuum switch to vacuum the media. The vacuum fan will operate. ECD143 Turn the vacuum pressure control to adjust the vacuum pressure. ECD145...
  • Page 58 3. Basic Operations Adjusting vacuuming areas The relation between the vacuum valves and vacuuming areas is shown below. Switch the vacuum valves to adjust the vacuuming areas to match the size of the media to be used. M0DTIC0016 ECD121 1. Valve is closed. (Vacuuming of the selected area is disabled.) 2.
  • Page 59 Setting Media ECD135 1. Table 2. Media 3. Positioning pins 4. Origin (0, 0) Notes on Loading Thick Media If the head gap between the table and the print head is 10 mm or more, use a dummy of similar thickness to make the head gap 10 mm or less.
  • Page 60 3. Basic Operations 1. Media 2. Dummy that makes the head gap between the table and the print head 10 mm or less 3. Print head 4. Head gap from media: Keep to 2 mm or less 5. Head gap from dummy: Keep to 10 mm or less If you do not use a dummy Always make sure that the head gap between the table and the print head is 10 mm or less.

  • Page 61: Changing Print-Start Position

    Setting Media If the dirt will not come off, contact your service representative. Ink or dust adhered to the irradiation surface can cause an increase in temperature that may eventually break the glass. M0DTIC0026 1. Irradiation surface is dirty • The head gap can be set up to 2 mm, but a head gap greater than the recommended 1 mm may lead to a reduction in image quality.

  • Page 62: Printing Data

    3. Basic Operations Printing Data Before Print Start Check the conditions of the ink tank and waste ink tank before starting printing. If the amount of ink in the ink tank is low or the waste ink tank is full, the machine will make a beeping sound.
  • Page 63 Printing Data Click [Add] and select the folder to be used in the folder selection area. Thumbnails of RIP files are displayed in the preview area. Select a file you want to print in the preview area and click [Add and Close]. Change the settings on the [Details Setting...] screen as required.
  • Page 64 3. Basic Operations • Y: Specify the print-start position in the Y direction. Click [Print]. The [Medium Thickness] screen is displayed. Click [Auto Detect] on the [Medium Thickness] screen. The message screen is displayed. Click [ ] to raise the carriage to a height where the print heads do not interfere with the media.

  • Page 65: Interrupt Printing

    Printing Data Confirm the setting contents and click [Confirm]. Click [Print]. The machine will start printing. • After printing finishes, confirm that the carriage returns to the home position, and then remove the media. • When storing the media printed in [Draft] mode, do not pile them on top of each other. Doing so may cause the media to stick to each other.

  • Page 66: Moving Gantry

    3. Basic Operations M0DTOC5064 • When printing is completed, the task in the task list will be automatically deleted. Moving Gantry • Before moving the gantry, ensure there are no persons nearby. You can move the gantry to check the printing result or remove the media manually. Moving the gantry manually Click the moving buttons on the toolbar to move the carriage or gantry manually.

  • Page 67: Capping

    Printing Data Enter the moving distance in the Y direction in Y: in the "Move Length" area. Click [Apply]. Each time you click [ ] and [ ] on the toolbar, the gantry will move the distance of the set value. Capping You can prevent nozzle clogging due to drying by capping the print heads.
  • Page 68 3. Basic Operations...

  • Page 69: Convenient Usage

    4. Convenient Usage This chapter explains operating procedures for using this machine more usefully and procedures for each setting. Adjusting the UV Lamp Position Adjusting the UV Lamp Position When printing using clear ink, adjust the UV lamp position as described below. •...
  • Page 70 4. Convenient Usage ECD241 Tighten the screw to secure the UV lamp. Close left UV lamp cover. Adjust the right UV lamp position in the same way.

  • Page 71: Various Print Functions

    Various Print Functions Various Print Functions This section describes various printing functions that can be set on the [Details Setting...] screen by double clicking the printing task. For details about the [Details Setting...] screen, see page 36 "Details Setting screen". You can use the following print functions: •...

  • Page 72: Multicopy Printing

    4. Convenient Usage The "Region Setting" area is enabled. To specify the region setting, drag the mouse pointer on the thumbnail on the upper left of the dialog box. • The setting value will be reflected in each item in the "Region Setting" area. •...
  • Page 73 Various Print Functions Multicopy for the entire image DVB137 Multicopy combined with partial printing DVB138 This section describes how to copy the entire image repeatedly. Select the task you want to specify, and then click [Details Setting...]. The [Details Setting...] screen is displayed. Select the [Multi Setting (mm)] check box.

  • Page 74: Multicoat Printing

    4. Convenient Usage Specify the number of images you want to allocate to X or Y in "X Cnts" or "Y Cnts". M0DTOC5069 Specify the distance between images in "X Int" or "Y Int". Click [Apply]. The allocated images are displayed in the preview area on the upper right of the [Operation] screen.

  • Page 75: Mirror Printing

    Various Print Functions Enter the re-coating frequency in "Print Pieces" in the "Other" area. For example, if you enter "3", the same area will be coated three times. Once the media is re- coated from the front of the machine to the back of the machine, the gantry will return to the front automatically.
  • Page 76 4. Convenient Usage M0DTOC5072 Click [Apply]. Reverse Direction Printing With this function, printing is performed back to front, which reduces the printing time. However, the print quality may also be reduced. This function can be used Select a task, and then click [Details Setting...]. The [Details Setting...] screen is displayed.

  • Page 77: Printing A Footnote

    Printing a Footnote Printing a Footnote This section explains the settings for printing a footnote on media. The following items are printed in the footnote. • Machine Type • Print Mode • Time • Task Name • Resolution • Image Size A barcode can be added as required.
  • Page 78 4. Convenient Usage To print a barcode in the footnote, select the [Footnote Barcode] check box in the "Function" area. Click [Apply]. Open the [Details Setting...] screen of the task that adds a footnote, select the [Print Footnote] check box, and then print. For details, see page 36 "Details Setting screen".

  • Page 79: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language Changing the Display Language If you are accessing Print Control for the first time, the language set on the PC being used is displayed in Print Control. Perform the following procedure to change the language displayed in Print Control. The following languages can be displayed: Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.

  • Page 80: Switching The Indication Unit

    4. Convenient Usage Switching the Indication Unit You can switch the indication unit displayed on Print Control. Metric (mm), inch, and mil can be displayed. Click the [Option] tab. Select the unit to be displayed from the [Data Unit] pull down in the "Settings" area. The display will be switched to the selected unit.

  • Page 81: List Of Setting Items On The [Option] Screen (Other)

    List of Setting Items on the [Option] Screen (Other) List of Setting Items on the [Option] Screen (Other) This section describes an overview of each setting function and setting values. [Option] Screen This section describes each setting function and the default values on the [Option] screen. After changing the settings, click [Apply].
  • Page 82 4. Convenient Usage Default: [0 mm] Move Length Configure the settings for each function. Specify the moving distance of the carriage in the X direction at every click of the [ ] or [ ] button on the toolbar. Default: [xx mm] Specify the moving distance of the carriage in the Y direction at every click of the [ ] or [ ] button on the toolbar.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to common problems. If You Cannot Turn On the Power If you cannot turn on the power of the machine, check the power supply. Main causes and solutions are shown below. Cause Solution The power cord is not connected to the machine Make sure to connect the power cord firmly to the and the power source.

  • Page 84: When You Have Problems Operating The Machine

    5. Troubleshooting When You Have Problems Operating the Machine Problem Cause Solution The machine does not If the machine is not properly Perform either of the following: start. connected to a computer, the • If you are not using a machine will not initialize and start dedicated USB cable, use the even if Print Control is launched.
  • Page 85 When You Have Problems Operating the Machine Problem Cause Solution The machine's beep alerts The waste ink tank is full. If the waste ink tank is full, the do not stop. machine makes a beeping sound. Dispose of the waste ink. For details, see page 97 "Disposing of Waste Ink".

  • Page 86: If You Cannot Print As Expected

    5. Troubleshooting If You Cannot Print as Expected When You Cannot Print Properly If there are any problems with the print quality, check the following table. If you still cannot print as expected, contact your service representative. Problem Cause Solution The images printed soon after Because of the time spent in Before you start printing, print a...
  • Page 87 If You Cannot Print as Expected Problem Cause Solution When performing bidirectional The forward and backward • If you increase the print printing, the printed image is printing positions are head gap value, use blurred, or double lines appear misaligned. unidirectional printing.

  • Page 88: If Nozzle Clogging Is Not Resolved

    5. Troubleshooting If Nozzle Clogging is Not Resolved This section explains how to recover the machine when nozzle defects are not resolved after cleaning is performed. Perform daily maintenance of the machine. • Clean around the print heads, capping station, wipers, and maintenance station. See the following sections in Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance: •...

  • Page 89: If Ink Mixes Or Missing Nozzles Occur Due To Aeration

    If You Cannot Print as Expected If you cannot resolve the nozzle defects after performing the procedures 1 to 4 above, print nozzle check pattern after 8 hours or more have elapsed. If you still cannot resolve the defect, you need to replace the print heads.
  • Page 90 5. Troubleshooting ECD148 Launch Print Control, and then select [Purge] from [Other] on the [Option] tab. Select the check boxes in [Air Discharge] to discharge air bubbles for each color. • If the ink configuration is set to "Standard" • If the ink configuration is set to "Double White"...
  • Page 91 If You Cannot Print as Expected Click [Discharge] in the "Air Discharge" area. Wait until "Connect the tubes of the air bubble ejection tool to the port, and click OK button." is displayed. Remove the rubber cap from the air-bubble discharge port. Connect the tubes of the air-bubble ejection tool to the air-bubble discharge port.

  • Page 92: Precautions For Using Port For Discharging Air Bubbles And Air Bubble Ejection Tool

    5. Troubleshooting Pr1- 3 W1- 2 Pr2- 3 W2- 2 Cl1- 2 W1- 1 Cl2- 2 W2- 1 Cl1- 1 Cl2- 1 DYJ150 Pass the tubes through the holes of the air bubble ejection tool to avoid splashing the ink from the removed tubes.
  • Page 93 If You Cannot Print as Expected After discharging air bubbles, pull off the tube by pressing the button on the upper surface of the port. Then completely remove the ink adhered to the port by using the waste cloth or non-woven fabric. Also make sure to remove the ink adhered to the port of the tool by using a waste cloth or non-woven fabric.
  • Page 94 5. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 95: Maintenance And Specifications

    6. Maintenance and Specifications This chapter explains precautions for replacing ink, how to clean the machine, and specifications of the machine. Replenishing and Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replenish the ink tank, replace the flushing pad, and dispose of used ink. Replenishing Ink If the remaining amount of ink in the ink tank is low, the machine will make a beeping sound.
  • Page 96 6. Maintenance and Specifications M0DTIC0019 Turn the knob clockwise and open the front cover. If the front cover is locked, use the included key. M0DTIC0020 Open the cap of the ink tanks to be replenished with ink. DVB157 Open the cap of an ink bottle for replenishing, and then replenish ink into the ink tank. •...

  • Page 97: Replacing The Flushing Pad

    • Be sure to wear gloves and goggles during the work. Otherwise, ink may drip or be scattered. • Only use a Ricoh-genuine replacement pad. Otherwise, malfunction or damage may result. • Do not place any object on the table as the carriage moves there during replacement.
  • Page 98 6. Maintenance and Specifications Remove the used flushing pad located on the left side of the maintenance station. ECD165 Remove the pad from the grooves located at both ends. ECD166 Attach a new flushing pad. • Do not press the pad too strongly. Otherwise the pad might crush, causing defects in cleaning. •...

  • Page 99: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    Replenishing and Replacing Consumables Disposing of Waste Ink The waste ink tank accumulates unnecessary ink discharged by head cleaning, etc. If the waste ink tank is full, the machine will make a beeping sound. Dispose of the waste ink in the waste ink tank.
  • Page 100 6. Maintenance and Specifications Place the waste ink tank on the floor, and then remove the cap that does not have tubes attached. ECD161 Pour the waste ink into a dedicated container such as a polyethylene tank. ECD162 Wipe off any ink on the waste ink tank, and then close the cap. ECD163 Return the waste ink tank to its original position.

  • Page 101: If The Machine Is To Be Left Unused For A Long Time Or If A Power Outage Is Scheduled

    If the Machine Is to be Left Unused for a Long Time or If a Power Outage Is Scheduled If the Machine Is to be Left Unused for a Long Time or If a Power Outage Is Scheduled The solution depends on how long the machine is to be left unused or the duration of the scheduled power outage.
  • Page 102 6. Maintenance and Specifications Launch Print Control, and then select [Purge] from [Other] on the [Option] tab. Check [White] in "Ink Discharge/Charge" area, and then set "Discharge time (Sec)" to 30 seconds. If the ink configuration is set to "Double White Ink Config", check [White1] in "Ink Discharge/ Charge"...
  • Page 103 If the Machine Is to be Left Unused for a Long Time or If a Power Outage Is Scheduled • There are two gauges. Make a note of the Lo-1, Hi-1, and P2 pressures indicated by each gauge. • To switch between the Lo-1, Hi-1, and P2 indications on a gauge, press the [MODE] button. •...
  • Page 104 6. Maintenance and Specifications After the ink for all colors becomes "Discharged", go to the next step. Apply cleaning liquid to the cleaning stick, and then use the cleaning stick to apply cleaning liquid to the nozzle faces of the print heads. This prevents the ink from clogging on the nozzle surface while the machine is left unused.

  • Page 105: Closing The Negative Pressure Valves

    If the Machine Is to be Left Unused for a Long Time or If a Power Outage Is Scheduled Pull the cover of the left-side ink receiver section to return it to its original position. M0DTIC0024 If you need to turn the machine off with the main power switch for a scheduled power outage, contact your service representative.

  • Page 106: List Of Consumables

    These ink bottles are used to replenish ink in the main tank of this machine. High adhesion ink Name Product code Sales unit RICOH Pro UV Ink Bottle Primer T7210 719671 Wide color gamut ink Name Product code Sales unit...

  • Page 107: Other Consumables

    List of Consumables • For details about storage conditions for the ink bottles, see page 24 "Storage Conditions for Ink Bottles". Other Consumables These consumables are used for periodic maintenance and cleaning of this machine. Maintenance Kit (Maintenance Kit Type C) Name Quantity Carriage filter...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    6. Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Machine Specifications Configuration: Console type ink jet printer Ink to be used: UV curing ink (C, M, Y, K, W, Cl, Pr) UV curing equipment: LED lamp (supported wavelength: 395 nm) Power is supplied from the machine. Print head height adjustment: Automatic adjustment Print mode:...

  • Page 109: Ink Specifications

    Windows 10 (64 bit version) Ink Specifications • Only use Ricoh-genuine ink. • Do not disassemble the ink bottle, refill or add ink to the ink bottles. • Ink may freeze if stored in a cold place for a long period of time. If ink freezes, it may become unusable as it may deteriorate.
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  • Page 111: Appendix

    7. Appendix List of Print Modes Specify the resolution of the created RIP file according to the print mode. Standard Ink Config Print mode X: Resolution Y: Resolution 1-0_4C_Draft 635 dpi 300 dpi 1-1_4C_Production 635 dpi 300 dpi 1-2_4C_Standard 635 dpi 600 dpi 1-3_4C_Quality 635 dpi...
  • Page 112 7. Appendix Print mode X: Resolution Y: Resolution 5-4_4C-W_High Quality 635 dpi 1,800 dpi 6-1_Pr-4C-W_Production 635 dpi 300 dpi 6-2_Pr-4C-W_Standard 635 dpi 600 dpi 6-3_Pr-4C-W_Quality 635 dpi 900 dpi 6-4_Pr-4C-W_High Quality 635 dpi 1,800 dpi 7_4C-Cl_Standard 635 dpi 600 dpi 8_Cl 635 dpi 600 dpi...

  • Page 113: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Core i5 are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
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