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Model:
Model K-P1
Subject:
Printer Controller Firmware History
From:
Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Classification:
Printer controller firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056 model).
Part Number
G0565920F
G0565920E
G0565920D
G0565920C
G0565920B
Note: The above firmware is being used in USA, Europe, and Asia models.
Please refer to the next page for descriptions of the changes.
T
echnical
Troubleshooting
Mechanical
Paper path
Other (
)
Version
1.05
December '00 production
1.04
Does not exist in the field
1.03
Does not exist in the field
1.02
November '00 production
1.01
1st mass production
B
ulletin
Date:
18-Jan-01
Prepared by:
Part information
Electrical
Transmit/receive
Production
PAGE: 1/3
No.:
RG058001
K. Misugi
Action required
Service manual revision
Retrofit information

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  • Page 1 Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Printer controller firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056 model). Part Number Version Production G0565920F 1.05 December ’00 production G0565920E 1.04 Does not exist in the field G0565920D 1.03...
  • Page 2 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/3 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 18-Jan-01 RG058001 Descriptions of the changes Descriptions Version Firmware modified to improve print quality when image data is printed using the PCL6 driver. Note: This occurs only in the following condition. - When printing image data - When using the PCL6 driver New feature added in the user mode.

  • Page 3: Firmware Updating Procedure

    echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/3 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 18-Jan-01 RG058001 Firmware Updating Procedure 1. Prepare 2 IC cards with the controller firmware. 2. Turn off the main switch. 3. Remove the IC card slot cover on the rear side of the machine as shown. 4.
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( This RTB announces the printer engine firmware history for model K-P1 (Kir-P1: G058/G056). Part Number Version Production G0525172H 1.11 February ’01 G0525172G 1.10...
  • Page 5 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/3 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 09-Apr-01 RG058003 Subject: Prepared by: Dirty Background on Printouts K. Misugi From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( SYMPTOM...
  • Page 6 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/3 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 09-Apr-01 RG058003 CAUSE Dirty background on the right side: The developer will shift to the left side if the cartridge is tilted as shown below when the sealing tapes are being removed. This causes toner to be over-supplied on the right side of the cartridge, which in turn causes the dirty background on the right side of the printout.
  • Page 7 echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/3 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 09-Apr-01 RG058003 SOLUTION This symptom may only occur at installation. If it should occur, please advise customers to print out 30 to 40 pages. In most cases, the symptom will gradually disappear. In addition, as a preventative measure, please advise customers to be sure and do the following: •...
  • Page 8 PAGE: 1/2 Model: Date: No.: Kir-P1 20-Apr-01 RG058004 Subject: Prepared by: LD Unit Position Adjustment S. Tomoe From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information...

  • Page 9: Laser Diode Unit

    PAGE: 2/2 Model: Date: No.: Kir-P1 20-Apr-01 RG058004 3.3.5 Laser Diode Unit G058R209.WMF Laser Unit (☛ 3.3.4 Laser Unit) [A]: Spring [B]: LD unit holders [C]: Loosen the screw [D]: Nut [E]: LD Unit NOTE: 1) Do not remove the screws that secure the LD board.
  • Page 10 Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( This RTB informs the printer controller firmware history of the Kir-P1 (G058/G056 model). Part Number Version Production G0565920J 1.08 US market: February ’01 production Europe/Asia: March ’01 production G0565920G 1.06...
  • Page 11 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 20-Apr-01 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-April-01 RG058001a Firmware Updating Procedure 1. Prepare 2 IC cards with the controller firmware. 2. Turn off the main switch. 3. Remove the IC card slot cover on the rear side of the machine as shown. 4.
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Printer NIB firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056 model). Part Number Version Production G0585910D 1.49 February ’00 production G0585910C 1.48 January ’00 production G0585910B 1.47...
  • Page 13 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 15-May-01 RG058005 Descriptions Version Firmware modified to correct the following: 1. After a job is canceled from a Unix terminal, the NIB cannot print any print jobs sent from the network. 2.

  • Page 14: Optional Unit Installation

    Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( The new model K-P1 (Kir-P1) China model will be released in the line-up of the model K- P1 (AP2600/AP2600N) series. This technical bulletin is to inform the differences between the model K-P1 China version and the Europe model. They are listed in order of sections that appear in the service manual.

  • Page 15: General Specifications

    echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/4 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 19-Jun-01 RG058006 SPECIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Europe Model China Model Printer Languages: Avialable Not available RPCS Host Interfaces: Optional for G056 Not available IEEE1394 (G058: must remove NIB) Power Source: 220V - 240V, 50/60 Hz: more than 6.0A 220V - 240V,...

  • Page 16: Software Accessories

    echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/4 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 19-Jun-01 RG058006 2. SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES 2.1 PRINTER DRIVERS Item Europe Model China Model Printer Languages: Avialable Not available RPCS 3. MACHINE CONFIGURATION 3.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Item Europe Model China Model Envelope Feeder (G556) Avialable Not available IEEE1394 (G561)
  • Page 17 echnical ulletin PAGE: 4/4 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 19-Jun-01 RG058006 PARTS CATALOG INFORMATION Main Unit: The following parts for the China model are different from the Europe/Asia model. Europe/Asia Index China Model Description Model 3-27 G0588677 Setup Guide - China 3-30 G0531940 G0531970...
  • Page 18 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/4 Reissued: 20-Jun-01 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 09-Apr-01 RG058003a RTB Correction This page has been added to the original bulletin. Subject: Prepared by: Dirty Background on Printouts K. Misugi From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
  • Page 19 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/3 Model: Date: No.: K-P1, A-C2, J-P1 03-Jul-01 RG058007 Subject: Prepared by: Slow Printing from Macintosh K. Misugi From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other (...
  • Page 20 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/3 Model: Date: No.: K-P1, A-C2, J-P1 03-Jul-01 RG058007 3) For the customer using a 100Base fixed hub: Temporary solutions: Perform both of the following: a) Set the network (ethernet) speed of the machine to 10Mbps. The default setting of the machine is “Auto.” This setting can be changed in the “Network Setup”...

  • Page 21: Flow Chart

    echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/3 Model: Date: No.: K-P1, A-C2, J-P1 03-Jul-01 RG058007 Flow Chart: When machines are being connected to Macintosh with PowerPC G3/G4 processors with Apple Talk, check the type of hub being used and follow the steps explained below. Step 1: Check the type of hub customer is using...
  • Page 22 Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Printer controller firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056). Part Number Version Production G0565921A 1.11 August ’00 production G0565920J 1.08 US market: February ’01 production Europe/Asia: March ’01 production...
  • Page 23 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/3 Reissued: 07-Aug-01 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001b Descriptions of the latest changes Descriptions Version New feature added in the user mode. User mode: Paper size error detection On/Off The machine ignores paper size errors and continues printing. To enable this feature: Press “Enter”, “Escape”, then “Menu”...
  • Page 24 echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/3 Reissued: 07-Aug-01 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001b Firmware Updating Procedure 1. Prepare 2 IC cards with the controller firmware. 2. Turn off the main switch. 3. Remove the IC card slot cover on the rear side of the machine as shown. 4.
  • Page 25 Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Printer NIB firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056). Only new modifications are described in this bulletin; see older bulletins for earlier modifications. Part Number Version Production G0585910F 1.53 June, ’00 production...
  • Page 26 Firmware modified to correct the following: The spelling of the display for Job Interrupt in prnlog was changed from “Cancelled” to “Canceled” to conform to Ricoh MIB (standards). 1.53 Added the error message “Can not write NVRAM information”. This message appears if an error occurs when saving the printer status data to the NVRAM.
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Printer NIB firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056 model) Part Number Version Production G0585910G 1.54 September, ’01 production G0585910F 1.53 June, ’01 production G0585910E 1.51...
  • Page 28 1: On This switch has been added to the following GW models: K-P1 (Kir-P1), J-P1, A-P3 (Adonis-P3), and R-C2 (Russian-C2). Enter the printer controller service mode, access the bit switch settings display, then change bit 1 of bit switch 2 to “1.”...
  • Page 29 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Model: Date: No.: General (GW Models) 20-Dec-01 RGene010 Conditions for use: For the Series Print mode to become effective, jobs must be sent from the same PC, using the same PDL and interface (Ethernet, IEEE1284, IEEE1394). Limitations: Series Print mode cannot be used when: - The above conditions are not met...
  • Page 30 Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Printer controller firmware history for the Kir-P1 (G058/G056 model). Please see the following pages for the change descriptions. Part Number Version Production G0565921E 1.15 March ’02 production G0565921D 1.14...
  • Page 31 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 28-May-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001c Firmware Updating Procedure 1. Prepare 2 IC cards with the controller firmware. 2. Turn off the main switch. 3. Remove the IC card slot cover on the rear side of the machine as shown. 4.
  • Page 32 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued: 6-Aug-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 03-Apr-01 RG058002a RTB Update The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Prepared by: Printer Engine Firmware History A. Ishiyama From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
  • Page 33 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued: 6-Aug-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 15-May-01 RG058005c RTB Update The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Prepared by: NIB Firmware History A. Ishiyama From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical...
  • Page 34 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/4 Reissued: 27-Dec-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001d RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Prepared by: Printer Controller Firmware History A.Ishiyama From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical...
  • Page 35 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/4 Reissued: 27-Dec-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001d Descriptions Version Firmware modified to correct the following: When printing in duplex, the last odd page is printed onto the reverse side of the last sheet (machine will now feed all sheets through the duplex unit to ensure the last image appears on the front side).
  • Page 36 echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/4 Reissued: 27-Dec-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001d Descriptions Version Firmware modified to correct the following problem: Modified so the machine can be used with Axis print servers. 1.08 Modified to correct Polish and Portuguese wording errors. Firmware modified to correct the following problem: In rare cases with graphic images, a dark band appears or part of the image 1.06...
  • Page 37 echnical ulletin PAGE: 4/4 Reissued: 27-Dec-02 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001d Firmware Updating Procedure 1. Prepare 2 IC cards with the controller firmware. 2. Turn off the main switch. 3. Remove the IC card slot cover on the rear side of the machine as shown. 4.
  • Page 38 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: No.: General RTB 27-Dec-02 RGene012 Subject: Prepared by: GW Products - Hardware Ethernet Problem T. Itoh From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information...
  • Page 39 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/5 Reissued: 13-Mar-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001e RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Prepared by: Printer Controller Firmware History A.Ishiyama From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical...
  • Page 40 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/5 Reissued: 13-Mar-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001e Change Descriptions Descriptions Version The following have been fixed; <PCL> Barcodes are sometimes separated when printed out (GFPR#RE03010016). Supports mixed binding orientations with duplex jobs using cover sheets (GFPR# RC02080003).
  • Page 41 echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/5 Reissued: 13-Mar-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001e Descriptions Version New feature added in the user mode: User mode: Paper size error detection On/Off The machine ignores paper size errors and continues printing. To enable this feature: Press “Enter”, “Escape”, then “Menu”...
  • Page 42 echnical ulletin PAGE: 4/5 Reissued: 13-Mar-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001e Descriptions Version Firmware modified to correct the following problem. Symptom: In PCL printing, if data exists over the bottom edge of the printable area, the machine freezes, displaying "Processing" and operation will no longer be possible. Condition: Printer driver is not being used Print data exists on the bottom edge of the printable area (at 4.2mm)
  • Page 43 echnical ulletin PAGE: 5/5 Reissued: 13-Mar-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 12-Apr-01 RG058001e Firmware Updating Procedure 1. Prepare 2 IC cards with the controller firmware. 2. Turn off the main switch. 3. Remove the IC card slot cover on the rear side of the machine as shown. Onboard Sys.
  • Page 44 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Reissued: 22-Sep-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 03-Apr-01 RG058002b RTB Update The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Prepared by: Printer Engine Firmware History T.Shintani From: 1st Technical Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
  • Page 45 echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 22-Sep-03 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 03-Apr-01 RG058002b Descriptions Version Firmware modified to correct the following: • The machine was showing SC 546 when the symptom was SC 541. 1.09 • Duplex backside (leading edge) registration adjustment was applied only to by- pass feeding.
  • Page 46 echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: No.: Model K-P1 19-Apr-05 RG058008 Subject: Prepared by: Controller NVRAM A. Ishiyama From: 1st Technical Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Important Note: Blank NVRAM Service Parts...

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