Status
It takes too much time to start
printing.
It takes too much time to com-
plete the print job.
It takes too much time to per-
form black and white printing.
The desired tray is not used for
the output.
The desired paper size is not
used for the output.
The print side gets dirty.
Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process.
If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is be-
ing done. Just wait until it resumes.
The Energy Saver mode might be enabled. In the Energy Sav-
er mode, it takes time for the printer to warm up.
Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time
for the printer to process, so simply wait when printing such
data.
Changing the following settings may help to speed up print-
ing.
• IPDL-C printer driver
Set [Printing Mode] to [Fast].
Set [Resolution:] to [600 dpi / Fast].
• RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver
Set [Gradation] to [Fast].
The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process
it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is
being done. Just wait until it resumes.
If "Warming Up" appears on the panel display, the printer is
now warming up. Wait for a while.
[Color] is selected on the printer driver. Change the color
mode setting to [Black & White].
Note
❒ Some applications ignore the color mode setting made
with the printer driver.
The printer driver setting is not correct. Change the setting.
The printer driver setting is not correct. Change the setting.
Specified paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Re-
move the paper from the tray and reload the specified paper
correctly. ⇒ P.29 "Loading Paper"
Adjust the image density setting. Extreme settings may cre-
ate output that appears dirty. ⇒ P.63 "Adjusting the Image
Density"
If the message "Change PCU" appears on the panel display,
replace the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.68 "Replacing the Pho-
toconductor Unit"
Other Printing Problems
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