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Ricoh Aficio SP 8100DN Hardware Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.
Guide to the Printer
1
Installing Options
2
Connecting the Printer
3
Configuration
4
Paper and Other Media
5
Replacing Consumables
6
Adjusting the Printer
7
Troubleshooting
8
Removing Misfed Paper
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Appendix
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Hardware Guide

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information before using the machine. Guide to the Printer Installing Options Connecting the Printer...
  • Page 2 Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, Macintosh, Mac OS, and True Type are trade- marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo- gy, Inc., All rights reserved. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
  • Page 3 Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. AQV254S High temperature parts. Turn off the main power and be careful when replacing fusing unit/removing misfed paper.

  • Page 4: Manuals For This Printer

    Provides information on safe usage of this machine. To avoid injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver. ❖ Hardware Guide Contains information about paper and procedures such as installing options, replacing consumables, responding to error messages, and resolving jams.

  • Page 5: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the "Safety Information". Indicates important safety notes.

  • Page 6: Description For The Specified Model

    This explains about the 220–240 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains about the 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. Note ❒ You can identify the printer's model by checking the label on its inside as shown. AQV745S...

  • Page 7: Installing The Operating Instructions

    “Setup.exe” to start the installation. ❒ To uninstall the Operating Instructions Manual, select [Programs] in the [Start] menu, select your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. You can uninstall each Manual Guide separately. ❒ If you are using an incompatible Web browser and the simpler version of the Operating Instructions Manual does not display correctly, open the folder “MANUALLANG (language)\(manual name)unv”...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Caution when re-installing the controller board...9 Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 ...10 Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E ... 16 Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100...20 Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) ...27 Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit ...32...
  • Page 9 5. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer...63 Paper Recommendations...67 Loading Paper...67 Storing Paper ...67 Types of Paper and Other Media ... 68 Paper not supported by this printer ... 69 Print Area ...70 Loading Paper ... 71 Loading Paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, and the Optional Paper Feed Unit ...71...
  • Page 10 10.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer...131 Moving the Printer ...132 Consumables ...133 Toner Cartridge ...133 Maintenance Kit ...133 Specifications...134 Mainframe ...134 Options...137 INDEX... 143...

  • Page 12: Guide To The Printer

    Optional board slots Remove the cover when installing the op- tional board. USB port Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the host computer. Ethernet Port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to the network.

  • Page 13: Exterior: Rear View

    Guide to the Printer Exterior: Rear View Duplex Unit Allows you to print onto both sides of the paper. Duplex Unit Right Cover Open this cover when accessing the in- side of the printer. Bypass Tray Holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper. (80 , 20 lb.)

  • Page 14: Inside

    “Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel”. AQV005S Toner Holder Slide this out when replacing the toner. Development Unit When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- pears on the panel display, replace this unit. Right Cover Open this cover when accessing the in- side of the printer. Inside...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    See “Canceling a Print job”, Softtware Guide. {Form Feed} Key If the printer is offline, press this key to print all the data left in the printer's input buffer. This does not work if the printer is online.

  • Page 16: Installing Options

    Available Options This section describes how to install options. By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex- panded variety of features to use. For the specifications of each option, see p.134 “Specifications”. R CAUTION: • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least an hour.

  • Page 17: Option Installation Flow Chart

    Installing multiple options in the following order is recommended: Attatch the paper feed unit (Paper Feed Unit PB 3020). Attach the paper feed unit to the bottom of the printer. Take out the controller board from the printer. Install User Account Enhance Unit (User Account Enhance Unit Type E).

  • Page 18: Installing Options

    Installing Options Install options in the positions shown in the illustration. ❖ Exterior Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 Large Capacity Tray RT45 Holds up to 1500 sheets of plain pa- per. (80 g/m , 20 lb.) If you want to install the Large Capac- ity Tray RT45, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 19 See p.41 “Attaching VM Card Type D”. See p.43 “Attaching Data Storage Card Type A”. Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 See p.20 “Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100”. User Account Enhance Unit Type E See p.16 “Attaching User Account En-...

  • Page 20: Caution When Re-Installing The Controller Board

    Caution when re-installing the controller board This section describes handling the controller board when installing options. If you slide out the controller board to install units, carefully read the instruction to re-install the controller board. Important ❒ The following may occur if the controller board is not properly installed: •...

  • Page 21: Attaching Paper Feed Unit Pb 3020

    Lifting it carelessly or dropping it may cause an injury. Important ❒ Before using the new paper feed unit, you must make settings in the printer driver. ❒ Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code. Check the package contains the following: ❖...
  • Page 22 Confirm that the printer is turned off, and the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. Remove the tape that holds the paper feed unit, and then remove the pack- ing material. Do not remove the tape that holds the connector cable inside the connector cover on the back of the paper feed unit in this step.
  • Page 23 Installing Options Align the printer with the two upright pins on the paper feed unit and then lower the printer slowly. • The printer should be held by least two people. • When lifting the printer, pull out the grips from the front of the printer.
  • Page 24 Pull out the first paper tray (Tray 1) , and take the screwdriver (1) from the tray. Lock the Paper Bank and the printer with the screw. Be sure to return the screwdriver to the paper tray after using it.
  • Page 25 Installing Options Open the lower vertical paper feed cover on the right side of the paper feed unit (1). Hang the lock plate hook in the hole inside (2), and then fasten the plate with the knob screw using your fingers. Close the lower vertical paper feed cover.
  • Page 26 Close the connector cover. Note ❒ Print a configuration page to confirm that the paper feed unit is properly installed. ❒ If the paper feed unit is not installed properly, reinstall it following this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstal- lation, contact your sales or service representative.

  • Page 27: Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E

    Check the package contains the following: ❖ User Account Enhance Unit Type E Turn off the printer. Pull out the first paper tray (Tray 1) and take the screwdriver (1) from the tray. Each screw to be removed requires this screwdriver.
  • Page 28 Remove the screws as shown by turning them counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver. Hold the part (1) of the controller board, and then slide it out completely. Place the controller board on a flat surface. Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E AQV500S AQV501S AQV516S...
  • Page 29 Installing Options Be sure to install the User Account Enhance Unit as shown. Align the notch of User Account Enhance Unit, and then insert it into the controller board, pressing it down until it clicks into place. Make sure that User Account Enhance Unit is firmly connected to the con- troller board.
  • Page 30 Store the controller board (1) into the printer while gently pressing the cover (2). Push in the controller board firmly to align the rails in the printer's compart- ment. Fasten all the screws which you removed in step The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed.

  • Page 31: Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100

    Installing Options Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 R CAUTION: • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. Important ❒ Before installation, be sure to remove all SDRAM modules from the controller board to prevent from damaging them.
  • Page 32 ❖ Protective Sheet Turn off the printer. Pull out the first paper tray (Tray 1) and take the screwdriver (1) from the tray. Each screw to be removed requires this screwdriver. Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 AQV760S AQV739S AQV740S...
  • Page 33 Installing Options Remove the screws as shown by turning them counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver. Hold the part (1) of the controller board, and then slide it out completely. Place the controller board on a flat surface. AQV500S AQV501S AQV516S...
  • Page 34 SDRAM modules when installing the hard disk drive. Place the protective sheet on the controller board as shown, to protect the controller board. Connect the flat cable (1) and power cable (2) to the hard disk drive. Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 AQV763S AQV736S AQV519S...
  • Page 35 Installing Options Carefully insert the hard disk drive into the controller board as shown. There is a lip cut into the center of the front end of the hard disk drive's casing. Hook this part over the flange (curled part) in the slot (1) on the controller board, and then align (2) and (3) with the screw holes in the rear edge of the controller board.
  • Page 36 Connect the blue end of the flat cable to the socket on the controller board. When installing an SDRAM module on the controller board, do not store the controller board to the printer, and attach an SDRAM module. Remove the protective sheet when installing the hard disk drive is com- pleted.
  • Page 37 Installing Options Store the controller board (1) into the printer while gently pressing the cover (2). Push in the controller board firmly to align the rails in the printer's compart- ment. Fasten all the screws which you removed in step The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed.

  • Page 38: Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128Mb, Memory Unit Type E 256Mb (Sdram Module)

    ❒ Do not subject the memory unit to physical shocks. ❒ Available memory varies depending on a model type. ❒ Before using the new memory unit, Be sure to make settings in the printer driver. Turn off the printer.
  • Page 39 Installing Options Remove the screws as shown by turning them counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver. Hold the part (1) of the controller board, and then slide it out completely. Place the controller board on a flat surface. AQV500S AQV501S AQV516S...
  • Page 40 Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) Be sure to install the SDRAM module into the slot as shown. Two slots are provided for the SDRAM modules. The default SDRAM module is installed in the inner slot. To install an additional memory, attach an additional SDRAM module to the outer slot, or replace the default SDRAM module.
  • Page 41 SDRAM module, and then install two 256 MB SDRAM modules. Store the controller board (1) into the printer while gently pressing the cover (2). Push in the controller board firmly to align the rails in the printer's compart- ment. Fasten all the screws which you removed in step The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed.
  • Page 42 Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) Note ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the inside of the front cover. ❒ After finishing the installation, you can check the memory unit is properly installed: Print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu.

  • Page 43: Attaching Ieee 802.11B Interface Unit

    Installing Options Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit R CAUTION: • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. Important ❒ For using the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, installing the optional SDRAM module is required.
  • Page 44 • Antenna • Antenna Cap Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. Remove the screw by turning it counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the 802.11b interface board slot. The removed cover is not used when installing the interface unit. Fully insert the 802.11b interface board into the slot.
  • Page 45 Installing Options Tighten the two screws to secure the interface board. Attach the antenna to the card with the label facing down and the uneven side of the antenna facing up. With the antenna and the indented end toward you, slowly insert the inter- face card until it stops.
  • Page 46 Hold the antenna cap with the cut off corners towards you and fit it over the card. Note ❒ After finishing installation, you can check the 802.11b interface unit is properly installed: Print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu.

  • Page 47: Attaching Ieee 1284 Interface Board Type A

    Installing Options Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A R CAUTION: • Do not touch inside the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. Important ❒ Before handling the 1284 interface board, touch something metal to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 48 Fully insert the 1284 interface board into the slot. Confirm that the 1284 interface board is firmly connected to the controller board. Tighten the two screws to secure the 1284 interface board. Note ❒ Use the supplied adaptor to make the connection with the computer. ❒...

  • Page 49: Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board

    Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Important ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit eth- ernet board is attached to the printer. Instead, you can use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board.
  • Page 50 Disconnect the cables from the ethernet port and the USB port of the print- er, and cover each port with its protective cap. Remove the screw by turning it counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the Gigabit ethernet board slot. The removed cover is not used when installing the interface unit.
  • Page 51 Installing Options Tighten the two screws to secure the Gigabit ethernet board. Check the Gigabit ethernet board is connected firmly to the controller board. Note ❒ After finishing installation, check the Gigabit ethernet board is installed properly: print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Gigabit Ethernet Board”...

  • Page 52: Attaching Vm Card Type D

    Important ❒ For using the VM card, installing the optional SDRAM module is required. If the optional SDRAM module is not installed, the printer does not detect the unit, and also it does not function because of memory shortage. ❒ Protect VM Card Type D from physical shocks.
  • Page 53 Installing Options Note ❒ Do not touch the VM card while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly.

  • Page 54: Attaching Data Storage Card Type A

    Carefully insert the data storage card into the slot, until the card clicks into place. Note ❒ Do not touch the data storage card while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. Attaching Data Storage Card Type A...
  • Page 55 Installing Options...

  • Page 56: Connecting The Printer

    Attach the supplied ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's network, such as a hub. AQV744S AQV507S...
  • Page 57 ( ) from this core making a loop as shown. Connect the ethernet cable to the gigabit ethernet board. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's network, such as a hub. Note ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit ethernet board is attached to the printer.

  • Page 58: Reading The Led Lamps

    Reading the LED Lamps ❖ For standard ethernet port Green: comes on when the printer is properly connected to the net- work. ❖ For gigabit ethernet board Yellow: comes on 100BASE-TX is being used. Green and yellow lamps are lit when 1000BASE-T is being used.

  • Page 59: Usb Connection

    2003, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS X. ❒ Windows Me supports USB1.1 speeds. ❒ USB connection with Macintosh is only possible via the printer's USB port. Connect the square-shaped connector of the USB2.0 cable to the USB port. If the gigabit ethernet board is attached, connect the square-shaped connec- tor of the USB2.0 cable to the USB port of the board.

  • Page 60: Parallel Connection

    Parallel Connection Important ❒ The parallel interface cable is not supplied with the printer. ❒ The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface that re- quires an IEEE 1284-compliant 36-pin parallel cable and host computer paral- lel port. ❒ Use shielded interface cable. Unshielded cables create electromagnetic inter- ference that could cause malfunctions.
  • Page 61 Connecting the Printer...

  • Page 62: Configuration

    You can use SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or a Web browser to make IP ad- dress-related settings in a TCP/IP-capable environment. Important ❒ Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. ❒ The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the “Host Interface” menu.
  • Page 63 Configuration Press the {Menu} key. Select [Host Interface] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select [Network Setup] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select [Active Protocol] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select the network protocol using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key.
  • Page 64 Press the {Escape} key until the screen returns to the [Network Setup] menu. If you use IPv4, assign the IPv4 address to the printer. Select [IPv4 Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. To get the IP address for the printer, contact your network administrator.

  • Page 65: Using Dhcp - Detecting The Network Address Automatically

    Configuration Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically Important ❒ When you use this printer in DHCP environment, select [DHCP] following this procedure. ❒ When [DHCP] is selected, you cannot make settings for the following items: • IP Address •...

  • Page 66: Making Network Settings For Using Netware

    If your network can use more than two frame types, the printer may fail to select the correct frame type if “Auto” is selected. In this case, select the appropriate frame type.
  • Page 67 Configuration Press the {Menu} key. Select [Host Interface] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select [Network Setup] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select [Frame Type (NW)] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select the frame type using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key.

  • Page 68: Ieee 802.11B (Wireless Lan) Configuration

    IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Configure the printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name Communication Mode Channel Communication Speed...
  • Page 69 Configuration Select [Host Interface] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select [IEEE 802.11b] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select [Comm. Mode] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Select the transmission mode of IEEE 802.11b using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key.
  • Page 70 Enter the channel using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Set [Trans. Speed] in the same way. The factory default is [Auto]. If you need to change the transmitting speed de- pending on environment you are using, select the appropriate transmitting speed.
  • Page 71 Configuration Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. Reference SSID can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see the Web Image Monitor Help, and “Configuring the Network Interface Board Using Web Browser”, Software Guide. WEP key can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help.
  • Page 72 Enter the characters using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. When entering the character, pressing {q Enter} will mask it with an asterisk for security reasons. When using 64 bit WEP, up to 10 characters can be used for hexadecimal and up to five characters for ASCII.
  • Page 73 Configuration...

  • Page 74: Paper And Other Media

    Printer This section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Note ❒ The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direc- tion.
  • Page 75 The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the control panel. The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel. Tray 1/2 or the Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3/4) do not support custom size.
  • Page 76 Foolscap (F4) Folio Custom Size • The size is supported and the printer selects it automatically. In the “Duplex” column, this means duplex printing is possible. • The size is supported, but the following setting is required: • Set the dial of the paper tray to “p”.
  • Page 77 The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the control panel. The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel. Tray 1/2 or the Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3/4) do not support custom size.

  • Page 78: Paper Recommendations

    Paper Recommendations Loading Paper Important ❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. ❒ When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray. Not taking this precaution may cause them to stick to the fusing unit and cause misfeeds.

  • Page 79: Types Of Paper And Other Media

    Paper and Other Media Types of Paper and Other Media Plain Paper Paper thickness Printer setup Printer driver setup Enabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used. Number of sheets that can be set Duplex printing Letterhead Printer setup...

  • Page 80: Paper Not Supported By This Printer

    • We recommend that you use a 4000 ANSI lumen or brighter Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer. • Paper meant for an ink-jet printer • Bent, folded, or creased paper •...

  • Page 81: Print Area

    • Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed • Paper with clips or staples Print Area The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print mar- gins correctly by the application. ❖ Paper...

  • Page 82: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray. R CAUTION: • Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and cause an injury. Loading Paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, and the Optional Paper Feed Unit The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1).
  • Page 83 Paper and Other Media While pressing the release lever, adjust the side fences. Adjust the back guide to the new paper size. Align all four sides of the paper stack and load it into the tray with the print side up. Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.
  • Page 84 After loading, make sure that on either side, the paper does not catch (on 1). Push down the paper stack. The rear guide is not necessary when 11 × 17 inch paper is loaded in the tray. Put it in the holder in the tray. Lock the side lever.

  • Page 85: Loading Paper In The Optional Large Capacity Tray

    Paper and Other Media Slide the tray into the printer gently until it stops. Reference For details about paper types supported by the printer, see p.67 “Paper Recommendations”. Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray This section describes instructions to load paper in the optional Large Capacity Tray RT45.
  • Page 86 Confirm the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. Close the top cover. Note ❒ If the printer is in the Energy Saver mode when changing the paper size, Press {q Enter} before printing. This will update the size setting. AQV156S...

  • Page 87: Setting A Paper Size By Using The Control Panel

    Paper and Other Media Setting a Paper Size by Using the Control Panel To load paper whose size cannot be selected automatically, set the paper size on the control panel. Follow the procedure in this section to set the paper size. Important ❒...
  • Page 88 Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. Reference To specify a custom paper size, use only the bypass tray. For details about setting a custom paper size, see p.82 “Specifying Custom Size Paper for the Bypass Tray”. Setting the Paper Size Automatically Important ❒...

  • Page 89: Specifying A Paper Type For Tray 1/2 And The Optional Paper Feed Unit

    Prepunched, Bond Paper, Cardstock Important ❒ Be sure to set a paper type using the control panel of the printer as the follow- ing procedure. If you set a paper type only by the printer driver, printing re- sult might not be appropriate.

  • Page 90: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    ❒ Set the size and direction of the loaded paper on the control panel or with the printer driver. Make sure the settings do not conflict. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be affected.
  • Page 91 Paper and Other Media Swing out the extender (1) to support paper sizes larger than A4/letter L. Slide the paper guides outwards, and then load paper until it stops with the print side down. Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.
  • Page 92 ❒ To load thick paper, OHP transparencies, or envelopes, make settings for thick paper, envelope, or OHP transparencies using the control panel and printer driver. ❒ The number of pages that can be loaded in the bypass tray differs depend- ing on paper type.
  • Page 93 For details, see the print- er driver Help. ❒ Be sure to set a same size using the control panel and the printer driver. If you set different size, printer error will occur.
  • Page 94 By pressing the key, the value increases or decreases by 0.1 mm. By pressing and holding the key, the value varies by 1 mm. Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. Reference For details about the printer driver, see the printer driver Help. Loading Paper...
  • Page 95 ❒ The paper type selected using the printer driver overrides that selected using the control panel. ❒ Be sure to set a paper type using the control panel of the printer as the follow- ing procedure. If you set a paper type only by the printer driver, printing re- sult might not be appropriate.

  • Page 96: Switching Between Paper Trays

    When paper of the same size is loaded in both the standard tray and the paper feed unit (option), and when [Aut.Tray Select] is set with the printer driver, paper will be fed from the standard tray when you start printing. To print on paper loaded in the paper feed unit, switch the tray to be used to the paper feed unit using [Tray Priority] in the [Paper Input] Menu.
  • Page 97 Paper and Other Media Select the tray type you want to use using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key. Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen.

  • Page 98: Replacing Consumables

    6. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame.
  • Page 99 Replacing Consumables ❒ The actual number of printed pages you get from a particular toner cartridge depends on the type and size of paper you are using, the contents of your print images, and printing environment conditions. ❖ When to replace the toner cartridge If any of the toner cartridge indicators on the initial screen appear to show it is empty, replace the indicated toner cartridge.
  • Page 100 While pushing the lever to the right (1), hold the handle and gently slide the toner holder out (2). Press the toner cartridge back to raise its top, and then gently pull it out. Shake the new toner cartridge back and forth about 5 - 6 times as shown. Replacing the Toner Cartridge AQV111S AQV746S...
  • Page 101 Place the toner cartridge on the toner holder (1), and then pull its head to- ward you (2) to lock it in place. Slide the toner holder into the printer until it clicks into place, and then push down on the green handle.
  • Page 102 Note ❒ Cooperate with the Toner cartridge Recycling Program, whereby are col- lected used toner cartridges. For details, consult with the dealer where you purchased the printer, or with a sales or service representative. Replacing the Toner Cartridge AQV105S...

  • Page 103: Adding Staples

    Replacing Consumables Adding Staples When “Add staples ” appears on the panel display, the staples are almost emp- ty. Follow these steps to replace the staple refill with a new one. Important ❒ After adding the staple refill, staples might not be ejected for the first few times.
  • Page 104 Hold both sides of the cartridge, and then pull up the upper unit of it. Take out the empty refill in the arrow direction. Align the arrows on the new refill and the cartridge, and then push in the refill until it clicks. AQV702S AQV703S AQV704S...
  • Page 105 Replacing Consumables Gently push down the upper unit into the cartridge. Pull out the ribbon. Hold the green lever while pushing in the cartridge until it clicks. Close the front cover of the finisher. AQV705S AQV706S AQV707S...

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Printer

    7. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density You can adjust the image density using the control panel if the image density is not appropriate. Press the {Menu} key. Select [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key.

  • Page 107: Adjusting Tray Registration

    Adjusting the Printer Adjusting Tray Registration You can adjust the registration of each tray. The vertical adjustment is used for all trays. Normally, you need not update the registration. But when the optional paper feed unit or the duplex unit is installed, updating is useful in some cases.
  • Page 108 Confirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust the reg- istration value. In this setting, adjust the margins of the test sheet so that they are equal in size. In the [Registration] menu, Select [Adjustment] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {q Enter} key.
  • Page 109 Adjusting the Printer Increase the value to shift the print area in the positive direction, and decrease to shift in the negative direction. : Print Area : Feed Direction Pressing the {U} or {T} key makes the value increase or decrease by 1.0 mm steps.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    This is the default ready message. The printer is ready for use. No action is required. The printer is resetting jobs. Wait a while. The printer is setting changing. Wait a while. The printer is waiting for the next data to print. Wait a while.
  • Page 111 If the problem does not solve, contact your sales/service rep- resentatives. The printer is almost out of toner. Prepare a new toner cartridge. The standard output tray is full. Remove the paper from the standard output tray.

  • Page 112: Printer Does Not Print

    If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one. See p.134 “Specifications”. Is the Data In indicator If not blinking or lit, the data is not being sent to the printer. blinking or lit after starting ❖ If the printer is connected to the computer using the in- the print job? ❖...

  • Page 113: Checking The Port Connection

    Windows 95/98/Me Click [Start], point to [Settings] and then click [Printers]. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Details] tab. Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that the correct port is se- lected.
  • Page 114 Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. Click [Printers and Faxes]. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Port] tab. Check the [Print to the following port(s).] box to confirm that the correct port is selected.

  • Page 115: Other Printing Problems

    • Check the paper settings. See p.68 “Types of Paper and Other Media”. • Check the printer driver's paper settings. See the printer driver Help. Confirm that the paper is not curled or bent. Envelopes can be curled easily. Flatten paper before loading.
  • Page 116 True Type fonts as an image. See the printer driver Help. If the printer is turned off while it is still accessing the hard disk (for example: during file deletion), the printer will re- quire more time to power-up the next time it is turned on.
  • Page 117 See p.87 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”. • Condensation may have collected. If rapid change in tem- perature or humidity occurs, use this printer only after it has acclimatized. • Paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored properly.
  • Page 118 PDF Direct Printing, characters are missing or misshapen. Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions • When removing a jammed sheet, the inside of the printer may have become dirtied. Print several sheets until they come out clean. • If document size is larger than paper size, e.g. A4 docu- ment on B5 paper, the back of the next printed sheet may be dirtied.
  • Page 119 Troubleshooting Status The paper size appears on the control panel and printing is not performed with PDF Direct Print. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your sales or service representative. Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions When using PDF Direct Print, printout requires paper set within the PDF file.

  • Page 120: Additional Troubleshooting

    • Confirm [Notify by Email] is [On] using the System Menu on the Control Panel. See “System Menu”, Software Guide. • Access the printer through the Web browser, log on as an Administrator on the Web Image Monitor, and then con- firm the following settings in [Auto E-mail Notification]: •...
  • Page 121 Printing using IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) is slow. Note ❒ If the printer is still not operating satisfactorily, contact your sales or service representative. Consult with the store where the printer was purchased for information about the location of sales or service representatives.

  • Page 122: Removing Jammed Staples

    Removing Jammed Staples If staples do not eject properly, they might be jammed. Important ❒ Staples might be jammed because of curled paper. In this case, try turning the paper over in the tray. ❒ After removing the jammed staples, staples might not be ejected for the first few times.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Pull up the cartridge's knob. Take out all staples slid from the cartridge. Pull down the cartridge's knob until it clicks. AQV708S AQV709S AQV710S...
  • Page 124 Hold the green lever while pushing in the cartridge until it clicks. Close the front cover of the finisher. Removing Jammed Staples AQV711S...

  • Page 125: Removing Punch Waste

    Troubleshooting Removing Punch Waste While “Empty Punch Receptacle” is displayed, you cannot use the Punch function. Open the front cover of the finisher. Pull out the punch waste box, and then remove punch waste. Reinstall the punch waste box. If you do not, “Empty Punch Receptacle” is still displayed. Close the front cover of the finisher.
  • Page 126 Note ❒ If the message is still displayed, reinstall the punch waste box. ❒ The message “Empty Punch Receptacle” may appear even when the punch waste box is not yet full. If this happens, the position of the punch waste box (indicated by the arrow as shown) may be blocked by punch waste.
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 128: Removing Misfed Paper

    ❒ Do not forcefully remove misfed paper, it will tear. Torn pieces remaining in- side the printer will cause further misfeeds and possibly damage the printer. ❒ More than one misfed area might be indicated. In this case, check every ap- plicable area.

  • Page 129: When "Remove Misfeed A,Y:paper Tray" Appears

    Open the Bypass Tray (1), and then open the Duplex Unit by pushing the catch upwards (2). Open the right cover by pushing the catch upwards. If the optional Large Capacity Tray RT45 is equipped with your printer, pull the lever (1) to extend the connecting unit (2). AQV223S...
  • Page 130 Remove misfed paper slowly. Close the lower vertical paper feed cover. Open the upper vertical paper feed cover. If your printer is equipped with the optional Large Capacity Tray RT45, the upper vertical paper feed cover is removed. AQV066S AQV067S...
  • Page 131 Removing Misfed Paper Turn the blue knob A1 downwards. While lifting the blue lever A2 in the right cover (1), remove the misfed pa- per (2). Open the Bypass Tray, and then remove the misfed paper. Close the covers in the following order: •...

  • Page 132: When "Remove Misfeed B,C,D:inter.path" Appears

    When “Remove Misfeed B,C,D:Inter.Path” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed B,C,D:Inter.Path” message appears, do the followings: Open the output feeder cover of the Bridge Unit (1), and then remove the misfed paper (2). Open the Bypass Tray (1), and then open the Duplex Unit by pushing the catch upwards (2).
  • Page 133 Removing Misfed Paper Open the front cover. Remove the misfed paper by turning the blue knob C as shown in the illustration. If you turn the blue knob C clockwise (1) , the misfed paper comes out to the output tray (2). If you turn the blue knob C counterclockwise (1), remove the misfed paper from inside the right cover (2).
  • Page 134 If you can see the paper from the right of the printer, remove it. Turn the blue knob B counterclockwise (1), and then remove the misfed pa- per from inside the right cover (2). Close the covers in the following order: •...

  • Page 135: When "Remove Misfeed R:finisher" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” message appears, do the followings: Open the upper cover, and then remove misfed paper. If you cannot remove misfed paper, open the slide cover and remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 136 Hold up the lever R1, and remove the misfed paper. Hold down the lever R2, and remove the misfed paper. If you cannot remove misfed paper, hold down the lever R3 and remove the misfed paper. AQV580S AQV581S AQV582S Removing Misfed Paper...
  • Page 137 Removing Misfed Paper Hold down the lever R4, and remove the misfed paper. Pull the lever R5 and remove the misfed paper. When removing the misfed paper completed, close the front cover of the finisher. AQV583S AQV584S...

  • Page 138: When "Remove Misfeed U:lct" Appears

    When “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” message appears, do the followings: Open the top cover of the Large Capacity Tray RT45. Remove the misfed paper. If you cannot remove the misfed paper in the previous step, close the top cover of the Large Capacity Tray RT45 and pull the lever (1) to extend the connecting unit (2).
  • Page 139 Removing Misfed Paper Remove the misfed paper from the left side of the Large Capacity Tray RT45. Slide the Large Capacity Tray RT45 forward to connect it to the printer. AQV069S AQV052S...

  • Page 140: When "Remove Misfeed Z:duplex Unit" Appears

    When “Remove Misfeed Z:Duplex Unit” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed Z:Duplex Unit” message appears, do the followings: Open the Bypass Tray and the Duplex Unit right cover, and then remove the misfed paper. Close the Duplex Unit right cover. Open the Duplex Unit by pushing the catch upwards (1). Open the cover Z to the left (1), and then remove the misfed paper (2).
  • Page 141 Removing Misfed Paper...

  • Page 142: Appendix

    ❒ The printer weighs approximately 63 kg (138.9 lb.). Important ❒ Be sure to disconnect all cables from the printer before transporting it. ❒ The printer is a precision piece of machinery. Take care to avoid damage dur- ing shipment. 10. Appendix...

  • Page 143: Moving The Printer

    • The interface cable is unplugged from the printer. If the external options are installed, remove them. Lift the printer with two people by using the inset grips on both side of the printer, and then move it horizontally to the place where you want to install If you removed options, reinstall them.

  • Page 144: Consumables

    ❒ Toner cartridges (consumables) are not covered by warranty. However, if there is problem, contact the store where they were purchased. ❒ When you first use this printer, use the toner cartridge packaged with the printer. Maintenance Kit ❖...

  • Page 145: Specifications

    ❖ First Print Speed: 6 sec or less (A4L/8 Note ❒ If the printer has not been used for a while, there may be a short delay be- fore the first page starts printing. ❖ Printing Speed: • Maximum 45 pages per minute (A4L/8 Printing speed may vary depending on the setting up environment.
  • Page 146 Tray not extended) Printer with paper 670 mm (26.4 ”) feed unit (Bypass Tray not extended) Printer with full op- 1,794 mm (70.7 ”) tions (Bypass Tray extended) Finisher SR 3040, Bridge Unit Type 2045, Large Capacity Tray RT45 and Paper Feed Unit PB 3020.
  • Page 147 It requires a USB computer port and cable that support USB 2.0. Optional: • IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) • Parallel (Bidirectional IEEE1284) • Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) ❖ Printer Language: RPCS, PCL 5e/6, PostScript Level 3, PDF ❖ Fonts: PCL 5e/6 Monotype Imaging 35 Intellifonts, 10 TrueType fonts, 13 International fonts, and 1 Bitmap font.

  • Page 148: Options

    Options Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 ❖ Paper size: See p.63 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 670 × 640 × 260 mm (26.4 ” × 25.2 ” × 10.3 ”) ❖...
  • Page 149 Appendix Finisher SR 3040 Shift Tray 1: ❖ Paper size: A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5KL, B6 JISL, A6L, 11 ” × 17 ”L, ” × 14 ”L, 8 ❖ Paper weight: 52 – 163 g/m ❖ Stack capacity: •...
  • Page 150 ❖ Staple paper weight: 64 – 90 g/m (17 – 24 lb.) ❖ Staple position: • 1 staple – 3 positions • 2 staples – 1 position ❖ Power consumption: Less than 60 W (power is supplied from the main unit) ❖...
  • Page 151 ❒ You can install PostScript fonts with this optional hard disk drive. With Mac OS, types of fonts supported are PostScript Type 1 and PostScript Type 2. To download them, use Printer Utility for Mac. User Account Enhance Unit Type E ❖...
  • Page 152 ❖ Data Transfer Speed: Auto select from below speed 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps ❖ Frequency Range: • Inch version: 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) • Metric version: 2412-2472 MHz (1-13 channels) ❖ Transmittable Distance: 1 Mbps 400 m 2 Mbps 270 m 5.5 Mbps 200 m 11 Mbps 140 m...
  • Page 153 Appendix ❖ Transmittable Distance: 1 Mbps 400 m 2 Mbps 270 m 5.5 Mbps 200 m 11 Mbps 140 m These figures are a guideline for outdoor use. In general, the transmittable dis- tance indoors is 10-100 m, depending on the environment. ❖...

  • Page 154: Index

    Error Escape Key Ethernet Ethernet Port Fusing Unit Gigabit Ethernet Board Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A Guide to the Printer Control Panel Exterior -Front View Exterior -Rear View Inside Hard Disk Drive How to Read This Manual IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H...
  • Page 155 Paper not supported Paper Recommendations Plain Paper Power Indicator Print Area Printer Does Not Print Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 Remove Misfed Paper Remove misfeed A,Y paper tray Remove misfeed B,C,D Inter Path Remove misfeed R, Finisher Remove misfeed U, LCT...
  • Page 156 Copyright © 2006...
  • Page 157 Model No. MLP145/P7245/LP145n/Aficio SP 8100DN EN USA G147-8614...

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