Ricoh Ri 4000 Operating Instructions

To customers who have purchased RICOH Ri 4000
Thank you for purchasing RICOH Ri 4000.
This leaflet explains the precautions for customers using the RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge W (Hi Yield)
Type P1 with the RICOH Ri 4000.These are the new information added to the User Manual.
Please read the User Manual, the Safety Information and Quick Installation Guide, the User
Maintenance Precautions, the Label; Maintenance Requirements attached on the printer exterior and
this leaflet.
Please always check for the latest versions of the instruction manuals as the content may be updated.
In this leaflet, we use the abbreviation for the white ink cartridge.
the abbreviation
W Ink Type P1
Regarding maintenance of W Ink Type P1 cartridges
The pigment of white ink is prone to settle and accumulate at the bottom of the ink cartridge.
In such a situation, the whiteness may deteriorate, and the nozzle may become clogged.
Be sure to shake the white ink cartridge when you unpack it and even after installing it into machine.
IMPORTANT! Failure to follow these procedures may cause print head nozzle issues.
Please do not shake the cartridge more quickly or vigorously than necessary.
Please stir under the conditions as shown below.
Shaking way
Please wear gloves, safety goggle or glasses and protective clothing to prevent stains from ink and
cleaning fluid. Also, please be careful when shaking the cartridge, as ink may scatter and stain the
surrounding area.
The shaking way varies depending on the condition of the ink cartridge.
Please perform Agitation according to each condition as follows.
① Ink cartridge Condition [During normal use when inserted into the machine]
Please be sure to agitate the white ink cartridges every 2 days. A message shows up on the panel
to agitate the white ink cartridges every 36 hours. When this message appears, immediately please
shake the white ink cartridges according to the instructions.
< Shaking way for ①>
• Please hold the cartridge with facing up the ink supply port (Figure 1, Table 1).
• Please shake it so that it rotates 45 degrees left and right.
• Please shake it for 50 seconds at a rate of 2 swings per second.
* Please pre-print to make sure the whiteness is satisfactory before the actual prints. If the
shaking interval exceeds 2 days; 48 hours, the whiteness may become lighter. If the whiteness is
not enough, please shake cartridges again. After that, perform "Strong Head Cleaning" 3-4 times.
Formal name
RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge W (Hi Yield) Type P1