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Ricoh AP3850C Setup Manual

Ricoh AP3850C Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 2 Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This printer contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
  • Page 3 Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo- gy, Inc., All rights reserved. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 5 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet before you move the equip- ment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power ca- ble will not be damaged under the equipment.

  • Page 6: Energy Star Program

    Low-power mode. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the last operation has been completed. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the control panel.

  • Page 7: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Exterior: Rear View ... 3 Inside... 4 Control Panel ... 5 2. Setting Up Where to Put the Printer ... 7 Checking the Contents of the Box... 10 Unpacking the Printer ... 12 Installing the Fuser Oil Unit... 14 Installing Options ... 17 How to Use the Screwdriver...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ High Image Quality Output in True 1200 dpi True 1200 dpi resolution makes it possible for this printer to output text doc- uments, documents containing images that are read in with a digital camera or scanner, and graphics in fine detail.

  • Page 10: Guide To The Printer

    Exterior: Front View Upper Cover Remove to install the optional 4-bin Mail- box. Control Panel Contains keys for printer operation and a panel display that shows the printer sta- tus. ⇒ p.5 “Control Panel” Front Cover Open this cover when replacing the Waste Toner Bottle, Development Unit or Photoconductor Unit.

  • Page 11: Exterior: Rear View

    Do not block or obstruct the ventilator. A mal- function may occur due to overheating. Parallel Port (IEEE 1284, ECP) Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to the host computer. Ethernet Port Use an network interface cable to connect the printer to the network.

  • Page 12: Inside

    When "Replace Waste Toner (Type E)" appears on the panel display, replace with a new waste toner bottle. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear in the order of magenta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and black (K). When "Add Toner: color" appears on the panel display, replace the appropriate toner cartridge.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Indicates whether the printer is online or offline. Press this key to switch between online and offline. When the lamp is lit, the printer is online, enabling data reception from the host computer. When the lamp is off, the printer is of- fline, disabling data reception from the host computer.
  • Page 14 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental condi- tions greatly affect its performance. R WARNING: • Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessi- ble, so that in the event of an emergency, it can be easily un- plugged.
  • Page 16 Setting Up ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Space Required for Installation Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows: A: 46 cm (19 inch) or more...
  • Page 17 ❒ Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid ❒ Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier ❒ Locations near other electronic equipment ❒ Locations where the printer might be subjected to frequent strong vibra- tion ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power Source Connect the power cable to a power source with the following specifications: •...

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Check the contents of the box for the following items. For missing items, contact your sales or service representative. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manuals and CD-ROMs Description form Manuals for this Printer Getting Started Configuration Guide Setup Guide (This manual) Maintenance Guide CD-ROM "Fiery 3850C User Software"...
  • Page 19 Black Toner Cartridge (K) Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y) Toner Cartridges Paper Feed Unit Labels Additional Documentations Note ❒ This package does not include an interface cable. Please purchase one for use with your host computer. Checking the Contents of the Box...

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Printer

    Setting Up Unpacking the Printer A A A A Remove the adhesive tape on the printer body. Remove the card- board that is taped to the Stan- dard Tray. B B B B Open Tray 1. C C C C Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper.
  • Page 21 Unit slowly, in a level man- ner. Important ❒ Be sure to pull out all four piec- es of tapes to avoid printer mal- function during operation. ❒ The removed tape is dirty. Be careful not to let it touch your hands or clothes.

  • Page 22: Installing The Fuser Oil Unit

    Important ❒ Be sure to remove the seals to avoid printer malfunction. ❒ Be sure to remove seal (A) first, and then remove seal (B) to avoid an oil leak. ❒ There is oil on the removed seals.
  • Page 23 Fusing Unit slowly to the back. ZDJH055J Confirm that the Fusing Unit is set to the printer vertically. Note ❒ Confirm that the Fuser Oil Unit is facing the inside of the print- Important ❒...
  • Page 24 Setting Up J J J J Attach the External Tray to the printer. Insert the hooks of the Ex- ternal Tray into the printer slits, and then lower it toward you. ZDJH010J...

  • Page 25: Installing Options

    • When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could break or cause an injury if dropped. By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex- panded variety of features to use.
  • Page 26 Tray)” ZDJP001J SR770 (2 Tray Finisher) Performs Job Separation, staples and punches holes. Install the Finisher on the left side of the printer. ⇒ p.34 “Installing the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher)” Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-bin Mail- box) Sorts printed documents from multi- ple users.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Screwdriver

    Duplex Feed Unit Transports the paper during duplex printing. Install the unit inside the printer. ⇒ p.30 “Installing the Duplex Rever- sal Unit” Important ❒ You cannot install the 2 Tray Finisher unless both the Paper Feed Unit and Duplex Unit options are installed.

  • Page 28: Installing The Paper Feed Unit

    Lifting it carelessly or dropping it may cause an injury. Note ❒ The printer weights approximately 83 kg (183 lbs). Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type 3800C (500 x 1) Preparation...
  • Page 29 G G G G ZDJP007J Fasten one thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. H H H H Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops. ZDJX801J Installing Options ZDJP005J ZDJP008J...
  • Page 30 Setting Up I I I I Open the right cover of the 500- sheet Paper Feed Unit. J J J J Hook the mounting bracket to the hole as shown in the illustration. K K K K Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw.
  • Page 31 B B B B Remove the adhesive tape. C C C C Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 1000-sheet Paper Feed Unit, and then lower the printer slowly into place. Important ❒ Four persons should hold the handles, located on two sides of the printer, to move it.
  • Page 32 G G G G Fasten one thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. H H H H Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops. I I I I Open the right cover of the 1000- sheet Paper Feed Unit.
  • Page 33 K K K K Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. L L L L Close the right cover of the 1000- sheet Paper Feed Unit. M M M M Stick labels "3" and "4" above the handles on the front of the 1000- sheet Paper Feed Unit.
  • Page 34 ZDJP020J F F F F Fasten one thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. G G G G ZDJP007J Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops. ZDJP005J ZDJP008J ZDJP021J...
  • Page 35 H H H H Open the right cover of the 2000- sheet Large Capacity Tray. I I I I Hook the mounting bracket to the hole as shown in the illustration. J J J J Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw.

  • Page 36: Installing The Duplex Unit Type 3800C

    Setting Up Installing the Duplex Unit Type 3800C Preparation If you want to use the optional Paper Feed Unit at the same time, install the optional Paper Feed Unit first, and then install the Duplex Unit. R CAUTION: • The inside of the machine be- comes very hot.
  • Page 37 (B B B B ). E E E E Remove the two small covers on the upper left cover of the printer. A Open the upper left cover. B Pinch the two small covers and pull in the direction of the ar- row to remove them.
  • Page 38 H H H H Insert the claws of the stand into the holes on the left side of the printer (A A A A ), and push down (B B B B ). I I I I Tighten four long screws to fasten the Duplex Reversal Unit Stand using provided screwdriver.
  • Page 39 D D D D Hook the hole of the auxiliary bar on the mounting bracket of the printer. In step , move the auxiliary bar to the position shown with a perfo- rated line in the illustration.
  • Page 40 Remove the adhesive tape which hold the cable, and then connect the cable of the Duplex Reversal Unit to the upper connector on the back of the printer. This completes the installation of the Duplex Reversal Unit. Install the Duplex Feed Unit after install- ing the External Tray.
  • Page 41 B B B B Holding the Duplex Feed Unit with both hands, place it on the vertical rail and insert slowly un- til it stops. The vertical rail is in the position as shown in the illustration. C C C C Fasten the Duplex Feed Unit with one short screw using provided screwdriver.

  • Page 42: Installing The Sr770 (2 Tray Finisher)

    Setting Up E E E E Check for spare parts. You will not use these spare parts. Installing the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher) Preparation Install the optional Paper Feed Unit first, and then install the 2 Tray Finisher. R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 43 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mounting Bracket ZDJP950J ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Rail ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Two 2 Tray Finisher Trays ZDJP060J D D D D Stand the External Tray of the printer. A Stand it vertically. ZDJP061J Installing Options ZDJP064J...
  • Page 44 Setting Up B Fold it into printer. E E E E Insert the rail with a wheel in the mounting bracket. F F F F Temporarily fasten one long screw in the position shown in the illustration. Turn the screw three to four times using your hand.
  • Page 45 J J J J With the left corner of the mount- ing bracket adjusted to the posi- tion shown by the arrow in the illustration, fasten the left side of the mounting bracket with a long screw using provided screwdriv- er.
  • Page 46 O O O O Place the rail of the printer on the rail of the 2 Tray Finisher, and then slide until it stops. P P P P Fasten the rails with a long screw using provided screwdriver.
  • Page 47 S S S S Connect the cable of the 2 Tray Finisher to the lower connector on the back of the printer. T T T T Install the two 2 Tray Finisher Trays to the 2 Tray Finisher. Note ❒ The two Finisher Trays are identical.

  • Page 48: Installing The Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-Bin Mailbox)

    Setting Up U U U U Return the Fisher Tray that is in- stalled on the Duplex Unit back into place. A Lift the top. B Lower slowly. Note ❒ After finishing all installa- tion for printing, you can check whether the Finisher is installed properly.
  • Page 49 E E E E Holding both sides of the 4-bin Mailbox with both hands, stand on the left side of the printer. Lower it slowly to fit into the openings, and then insert until you hear a click. If the Duplex Unit is installed, pro-...
  • Page 50 If the Duplex Unit is installed, pro- ceed to step ZDJP093J K K K K Install the External Tray to the printer. Hook the External Tray to the slits of the printer, and then lower the tray toward you. ZDJP094J ZDJP095J ZDJP096J...
  • Page 51 (A) ⇒ (B). O O O O Connect the cable of the 4-bin Mailbox to the lower connector on the back of the printer. P P P P ZDJP098J Insert four output bins in order, starting from the bottom.
  • Page 52 Setting Up ❒ If the 4-bin Mailbox is not in- stalled properly, reinstall from step . If you cannot install it properly even after reinstalla- tion, contact your sales or ser- vice representative. Reference See p.55 “Printing the Configu- ration Page”. Q Q Q Q Check for spare part.

  • Page 53: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    Installing 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. • Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an ap- propriate collection site.
  • Page 54 Setting Up D D D D Holding the toner cartridge with the metal contact area in front, at- tach in the direction of the arrow. Insert each toner cartridge to the same color slot. Important ❒ Be careful not to touch the metal contact point with your fingers.

  • Page 55: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper This section shows how to load paper in the paper tray. If you do not load paper, the setup procedure will not complete properly. The side guide and end guide of each paper tray is set to the following values at factory default.

  • Page 56: Tray 2 (Standard), 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit, 1000-Sheet Paper Feed Unit

    Setting Up B B B B Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray. ❒...
  • Page 57 B B B B Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray. C C C C Slide the paper tray back slowly until it stops.
  • Page 58 Setting Up B B B B Release the lock of the side guide. C C C C Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray.
  • Page 59 E E E E After checking that the paper is fixed in place, lock the side guide. F F F F Gripping both edges of the end guide (A A A A ), move it to the position of the loaded paper (B B B B ).

  • Page 60: 2000-Sheet Large Capacity Tray

    Setting Up 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray Important ❒ The 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray is set to 11" × 8 ❒ If you want to load A4 paper in the 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray (optional), contact your sales or service representative. A A A A Slide the paper tray out slowly until it stops.

  • Page 61: Turning On/Off The Power

    A A A A Turn the power to "c Note ZDJH030J ❒ If you turn the printer off in En- ergy Saver Mode, the message on the control panel is displayed for another 10 seconds before disappearing. Before you turn...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Panel Display Language

    Setting Up Selecting the Panel Display Language Select a language following the proce- dures described. The message for the selected lan- guage will appear on the panel dis- play. Note ❒ The default setting is English. ❒ If you want to use the English pan- el display, the following proce- dures are unnecessary.

  • Page 63: Printing The Configuration Page

    Printing the Configuration Page Printing the configuration page checks the printer actions, and does not test the connection to the host computer. Here, you will print the Configura- tion Page to check the options. A A A A Keep pressing { { { { Menu} } } } to display "Print Menu".

  • Page 64: Index

    External Tray , 3 Front Cover , 2 Fuser Oil Unit , 4 , 14 Fusing Unit , 4 Guide to the Printer Control Panel , 5 Exterior -Front View , 2 Exterior -Rear View , 3 Inside , 4...
  • Page 65 Unpacking the Printer , 12 Upper Cover , 2 Upper Left Cover , 3 Upper Right Cover , 2 Warning , ii Waste Toner Bottle , 4 Where to Put the Printer , 7...
  • Page 66 USA G082...
  • Page 67 Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Laser Printer Model Number: Aficio AP3850C/SLP38c DE/DSc38F/2138E Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 68 UE USA G082-6657...

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