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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RICOH COLOR LASER PRINTER AP505 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. - Page 2 Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and are trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks. Ricoh assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide to the Printer ......1 Reviewing Exterior-Front View Components ..1 Reviewing the Exterior-Rear View Components . -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Guide to the Printer This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. - Page 6 Operating Instructions This component Does this (3) Output tray Printed pages are stacked in this tray. (4) Output tray extender Pull the extender out from this tray when printing on long paper. (5) Operation panel Contains keys for printer operation and a panel display that shows the printer status.
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Page 7: Reviewing The Exterior-Rear View Components
Reviewing the Exterior-Rear View Components Reviewing the Exterior-Rear View Components This section describes the components of the exterior-rear view of the laser printer.The following diagram illustrates the position of these components. Exterior-rear view of laser printer The following table lists each component and its purpose: This component Does this (1) Paper exit cover... - Page 8 Operating Instructions This component Does this (3) Ventilator This hole allows the air to circulate, preventing components inside the printer from overheating. Caution: Do not leave the ventilator obstructed or blocked. Doing so creates the danger of malfunction due to overheating. (4) Back plate Remove to install some options.
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Page 9: Reviewing The Interior Components
Reviewing the Interior Components This component Does this (8) Ventilator This hole allows air to circulate, preventing components inside the printer form overheating. Caution: Do not leave the ventilator obstructed or blocked. Doing so creates a danger of malfunction due to overheating. (9) Power connector Connect the power cord to this connector. - Page 10 Operating Instructions This component Does this (1) Toner cartridge This cartridge houses the toner for the printer. (2) Fuser oil bottle This bottle holds oil for fusing the toner to the paper. (3) Ozone filters These filters reduce the amount of ozone that is discharged into the air.
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Page 11: Reviewing The Operation Panel
Reviewing the Operation Panel Reviewing the Operation Panel This section describes the operation panel keys and their function. The following diagram illustrates the components of the operation panel: Operation panel of the laser printer This following table lists each component and its purpose: This component Does this (1) Panel display... - Page 12 Operating Instructions This component Does this Press this key to switch the printer between on-line and off-line conditions. Use these keys to select values on the panel keys display when making settings. Press this key to make and check the printer settings.
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Page 13: Turning The Printer On And Off
Turning Your Printer On Turning the Printer On and Off This following sections describe how to turn your printer on and off. Turning Your Printer On Follow the instructions below to turn your printer on: Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the wall socket and the printer. -
Page 14: Turning Your Printer Off
Operating Instructions Turning Your Printer Off Follow the instructions below to turn your printer off: Confirm that the Data In and Error indicators are off. Note: The Data In indicator blinks while receiving and printing data from the computer and remains lit when printing. Do not turn off the printer while it is blinking. -
Page 15: Installing Options
Installing Options Reviewing the Available Options The following options can be installed in your printer. Do not use options other than those specified in this manual. The diagram below illustrates the three options that are available for this printer. Available options for this printer You have the option of installing the (1) memory unit Type505 with either a 32Mb DIMM or a 64MB DIMM, (2) printer hard disk Type505, or (3) paper feed unit Type305. -
Page 16: Installing The Memory Unit Type505 (Dimm)
Operating Instructions Installing the Memory Unit Type505 (DIMM) Follow the instructions below to install the memory unit: Warning: Make sure to turn off the printer and wait for about 30 minutes before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in burn. - Page 17 Installing the Memory Unit Type505 (DIMM) Push it in and close the white tabs (3). The diagram below illustrates the order in which you install the memory unit Note: There are two notches on the side with the connector of the memory unit. They are located on the left and in the center.
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Page 18: Installing The Printer Hard Disk Type505
Operating Instructions Plug the printer’s power cord back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the printer’s power switch. Print a configuration page to confirm that the memory unit is properly installed. Note: If the memory unit is not properly installed, repeat steps 1 and 6 again. If you fail again, contact your sales or service representative. - Page 19 Installing the Printer Hard Disk Type505 Make sure that the projection of the connector on the hard disk is on the top. Attach the connector to the slot while holding the hard disk. Set the hard disk in the lower left corner at the rear of the printer, as shown in the illustration below.
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Page 20: Installing The Paper Feed Unit Type305
Operating Instructions The printer starts initializing the hard disk. A message appears on the panel display, INITIALIZING. 10 When initialization is finished, a READY message will appear on the panel display. Note: If the hard disk is not properly installed, repeat steps 2 to 11 again. If you fail again, contact your sales or service representative. - Page 21 Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305 Move the printer to make an installation space. Caution: Be careful when lifting the printer, as the right front side of the printer is significantly heavier than the left front side Remove the paper feed unit from the box, and remove the styrofoam packing and bag from the side covers.
- Page 22 Operating Instructions Remove both pieces of adhesive tape. Pull out the paper tray and remove the padding. Remove the ring attached to the red tag. If installing two paper feed units, place one paper feed unit on the 4 upright pins of the other paper feed unit.
- Page 23 Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305 10 Align the printer with the 4 upright pins on the paper feed unit and then lower it gently. 11 Connect all of the cables that were removed in step 2. 12 Plug the printer’s power cord back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the power switch.
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Page 25: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Reviewing the Paper Loading Options The following procedure explains how to load paper in the trays. It also explains how to specify the paper size using the operation panel. Loading Paper in the Paper Tray Follow the instructions below to load the paper in the paper tray. Carefully pull the paper tray out of the printer and place it on a flat surface. - Page 26 Reviewing the Paper Loading Options Load paper into the tray with the print side up. Caution: Make sure that the paper fits under the back paper guide and that the stack of paper is no higher than the limit mark inside the tray. Caution: After you load the paper, you must set the paper size dial to match the actual paper size loaded in the tray.
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Page 27: Specifying Paper Size Using The Operation Panel
Specifying Paper Size Using the Operation Panel. Slide the paper tray completely into the printer. Caution: Be sure to insert the paper tray completely. Otherwise, paper misfeeds might occur. Specifying Paper Size Using the Operation Panel. Use the following procedure to specify the paper size from the printer’s operation panel after loading paper in the paper tray. -
Page 28: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray
Reviewing the Paper Loading Options Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray Follow the instructions below to load paper in the bypass tray: Note: Do not open the front cover when loading paper into the bypass tray. Open the bypass tray. Slide the side guides out towards the edge of the tray. - Page 29 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray Slide out the bypass tray extender. Load paper until it stops with the print side down. Caution: Make sure the paper fits under the side guides. The side guides should be set to the correct paper size to avoid paper feed problems.
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Page 30: Specifying Paper Size Using The Operation Panel
Reviewing the Paper Loading Options Specifying Paper Size Using the Operation Panel. Use the following procedure to specify the paper size from the printer’s operation panel after loading paper into the bypass tray. Press MENU. Use the arrow keys to display PRINTER SETUP. Press ENTER until the BYPASS TRAY SIZE appears. -
Page 31: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer This section describes the procedures necessary for troubleshooting and maintaining your printer. If you cannot solve the problem by following the instructions below, contact your sales or service representative. Understanding Why the Printer Doesn’t Print The following table outlines the possible causes and solutions for troubleshooting your printer. - Page 32 Operating Instructions Possible Cause Solution Does the Error indica- Check the error message on the panel dis- tor stay red? play and do the required action. Is the Data In indicator If not, the data is not being sent to the blinking after starting printer.
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Page 33: Removing Misfed Paper From The Input Tray
Removing Misfed Paper from the Input Tray Removing Misfed Paper from the Input Tray When a paper misfeed occurs, and error message appears on the panel display. The procedure that you should follow depends on its location which is indicated on the panel display. -
Page 34: Removing Misfed Paper From The Bypass Tray
Operating Instructions Removing Misfed Paper from the Bypass Tray Follow the instructions below to remove the misfed paper from the bypass tray: Carefully pull out the misfed paper making sure that you do not leave any misfed paper in the printer. When paper is left in the bypass tray, remove the paper. - Page 35 Removing Misfed Paper from the Front Cover If the paper is in the front side of the photoconductor unit, carefully pull it out. Caution: When removing misfed paper, be careful not to touch the fusing section because it is very hot and could cause a burn. When the misfed paper is in the main section of the photoconductor unit, turn the dial downward then remove the misfed paper in the printer.
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Page 36: Removing Misfed Paper From The Output Tray
Operating Instructions Removing Misfed Paper from the Output Tray Follow the instructions below to remove any misfed paper from the output tray: Warning: When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section. It is very hot and could cause a burn. When the message REMOVE MISFED PAPER FROM THE OUTPUT TRAY appears, open the paper exit cover. - Page 37 Removing Misfed Paper from the Output Tray Warning: Be careful not to touch the fusing section. It is very hot and could cause a burn. When you cannot see the misfed paper inside the printer, remove the misfed paper from the output tray while turning the dial as shown in the diagram below. Close the paper exit cover.
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Page 38: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Operating Instructions Replacing the Toner Cartridge You should replace the toner cartridge whenever the TONER LOW XXX message appears on the panel display. Follow the instructions below to replace the toner cartridge: DANGER: Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. - Page 39 Replacing the Toner Cartridge Carefully pull out the toner cartridge. Hold the grip of the toner cartridge and slide it out until you can see the green tape. With your hand under the green tape, remove the toner cartridge carefully as shown in the diagram below.
- Page 40 Operating Instructions Caution: If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner might not be evenly distributed in the cartridge. In this case, the print quality might be reduced. Slide the new toner cartridge into the printer. Return the lock lever to its original position; 10 Pull the tape out as shown in the diagram below.
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Page 41: Replacing A Specific Toner Cartridge
Replacing a Specific Toner Cartridge Caution: Be sure to pull the tape horizontally. Pulling it upward or downward causes toner to scatter. After pulling the tape out of the cartridge, the toner will scatter easily. Do not shake or give a shock to the cartridge. 11 Close the left cover. - Page 42 Operating Instructions Press ENTER to display MAGENTA TONER. The following message appears on the panel display, MAGENTA TONER NO. Use the arrow keys to select YES, and then press ENTER. The following message appears on the panel display, MAGENTA TONER PLEASE WAIT.
- Page 43 Index Error indicator Extender Adjust output tray paper size dial Arrow keys Filter 3, 6 ozone Back plate 2, 30 Front cover Bottle Front cover release button fuser oil Fuser oil bottle toner waste 24, 30 Bypass tray Fuser oil bottle cover Cancel key Indicator 8, 10...
- Page 44 Operating Instructions Paper feed unit type305 unpacking Memory unit type505 (DIMM) Paper loading options Menu key Paper tray Misfed Paper Parallel interface connector removing from the front cover Photoconductor unit Misfed paper Power connector removing from bypass tray removing from input tray Power indicator removing from output tray Power switch...