Ricoh DD 5450 User manual

For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in
Read This First before using the machine.
Appendix
Specifications / Information
Daily Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Replacing Consumables
Other Functions
Printing with Useful Functions
Basic Operations
Before Use
Operating
Instructions

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PLEASE NOTE
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
The ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment encourage energy
conservation by promoting energy efficient computers and other office equipment.
The program backs the development and dissemination of products that feature energy saving
functions.
It is an open program in which manufacturers participate voluntarily.
Targeted products are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and digital
duplicator. Energy Star standards and logos are internationally uniform.
ENERGY STAR Program
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment
This company is a participant in the ENERGY STAR® Program.
This machine is compliant with the regulations specified by the
ENERGY STAR® Program.
Complies with the provisions defined by the regulations listed below.
EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU)

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Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling.
Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below.
User Information on Electrical and Electronic Equipment
The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must
be disposed of separately via the appropriate return and collection systems available.
By following these instructions you ensure that this product is treated correctly and
help to reduce potential impacts on the environment and human health, which could
otherwise result from inappropriate handling. Recycling of products helps to conserve
natural resources and protect the environment.
For more detailed information on collection and recycling systems for this product,
please contact the shop where you purchased it, your local dealer or sales/service
representatives.
Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol (For EU countries only)
In accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users
Annex II, the above symbol is printed on batteries and accumulators.
This symbol means that in the European Union, used batteries and accumulators should
be disposed of separately from your household waste.
In the EU, there are separate collection systems for not only used electrical and electronic
products but also batteries and accumulators.
Please dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.
Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specified in national law
on collection and treatment of E-waste.

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REFERENCE
: Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.
If these instructions are ignored, the machine may not be able to operate at
optimum performance or may break down.
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machine, or information about the machine’s performance, etc.
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next page.
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Functions for Master Making
The followings are a brief introduction of various functions of the machine.
Prints two different documents on
one page.
Function Index
2in1
Zoom
Enlarges or reduces the size of
copy as you want.
Sets paper size.
Nonstandard-size paper is available.
Paper Size
Sets the size of document to be
printed.
Document Size
Erases shadows by book binding
and around of the periphery of the
document.
Book Shadow Erasure
You can check print image before
master making on the LCD.
Preview
Prints multiple copies of the
document on one page.
Multiple Exposure
Adjusts the density of the master.
Darkness
Sets image mode suitable for the
document.
Image Mode
Adjusts the density of scanning
the document.
Scan Darkness
Rotates document on the scan
image by 90 degrees.
90° Rotation
Rotates document on the scan
image by 180 degrees.
180° Rotation
→P.24 , P.32
→P.40
→P.26
→P.41
→P.44 →P.48
→P.52 →P.56
→P.59 →P.68
→P.73 →P.75

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Saves ink when printing by
changing document scanning
density.
Ink Saving Mode
Remakes a master of previous
image without scanning.
Document Memory
Edits the image of the document
on the preview screen.
Edit Image
Scans the entire document and
distinguishes the brightest part of
the document.
Document Darkness Detection
Warns you if the document is not
placed correctly on the exposure
glass.
Document Misset Detection
Makes clear and vivid prints from
the beginning of printing.
Fine Start
Disables counting a specified
number of prints following the start
of printing operation.
Pre-print Proof Print
Makes one sheet of proof print
after master making and stops.
→P.77 →P.98
→P.114 →P.119
→P.128 →P.143
→P.147 →P.151

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Functions for Printing
Adjusts print darkness.
Print Darkness
Adjusts the position of the printed
image.
Print Position
Adjusts print speed.
Print Speed
Sets mode suitable for printing
paper.
Paper Type
Enables printing on narrow paper.
Narrow Paper
Replenishes ink.
Replenishing Ink
Prohibits others from printing
confidential documents.
Confidential Safeguard
Performs printing at regular
intervals.
Interval Print
Makes prints in groups.
Changes the number of prints
made from each document.
Batch Print/
Sequential Batch Print
Makes prints using a personal
computer.
Online Mode
→P.29 →P.42
→P.46 →P.110
→P.112 →P.116
→P.117 →P.121
→P.123 →P.130

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Adjusts printed image to the best
print darkness by print speed.
Optimize Print
Displays the same number of
prints after printing completes.
Repeat Counter
Adjusts print position while printing.
Print Position Adjustment (While Printing)
→P.145 →P.149
→P.153

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Other Functions
Automatically turns off the machine
when it is not operated for a
specified period of time.
Automatic Power Off
Automatically resets the machine
and returns all settings to Standard
Mode.
Automatic Reset
Sets date and time.
Date & Time
Sets buzzer ON/OFF and buzzer
volume.
Buzzer
Saves and retrieves settings when
needed.
Program
Changes settings in Standard
Mode.
Initial Configuration
Retrieves frequently used functions
by touching shortcut icon at the
bottom of the main screen.
Shortcut Settings
Automatically turns off the LCD when it
is not operated for a specified period of
time. This reduces power consumption.
Energy Save Mode
Display Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
Information
Checks total master make count,
total print count, master roll
monitor, used master monitor, date
& time and shortcut settings.
→P.100 →P.132
→P.135 →P.137
→P.139 →P.141
→P.155 →P.157
→P.159 →P.161

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Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Function Index...........................................................................................iv
Before Use
Part Names and Their Functions .............................................................. 2
Printer Appearance ................................................................................... 2
Inside of Machine...................................................................................... 3
Outside/Inside of Print Output Side........................................................... 4
Control Panel ............................................................................................ 6
Main Screen.............................................................................................. 7
Setting Screen .......................................................................................... 7
Turning Power ON/OFF .............................................................................. 8
Turning Power ON .................................................................................... 8
Turning Power OFF................................................................................... 8
Standard Mode ......................................................................................... 9
Document/Printing Paper Specifications............................................... 10
Acceptable Documents ........................................................................... 10
Acceptable Printing Paper ...................................................................... 10
Basic Operations
Preparing for Printing .............................................................................. 14
How to Set Papers .................................................................................. 14
When no heavy weight paper is fed or two sheets of light weight paper are fed
.... 15
How to Supply or Replace Paper While Printing..................................... 16
How to Set the Print Tray ........................................................................ 17
How to Set the Jump Plates.................................................................... 18
Loading Documents................................................................................. 19
How to Load Document .......................................................................... 19
How to Load Document on the Exposure Glass ..................................... 19
Loading Document in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)(Optional) ..... 20
Basic Printing ........................................................................................... 22
Printing Using Basic Functions ............................................................... 22
Enlargement / Reduction ......................................................................... 24
Enlargement and Reduction from Standard-Size Documents to Standard-Size Pape r
... 24
Enlargement and Reduction from Standard-Size Documents to Standard-Size Paper
... 25
Selecting Printing Paper Size.................................................................. 26
Master Making Area by Paper Size [European] ...................................... 26
How to Set Paper Size............................................................................ 26
Master Making Area by Paper Size [U.S.]............................................... 27
How to Set Paper Size............................................................................ 27
How to Set “CUSTOM” in Paper Size Setting......................................... 28
Print Speed Adjustment........................................................................... 29
Print Speed Adjustment .......................................................................... 29
How to Adjust Print Speed ..................................................................... 29
How to Set TOP SPEED ......................................................................... 30

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Chapter 4
Contents
Chapter 3 Printing with Useful Functions
Enlargement / Reduction ......................................................................... 32
Enlargement / Reduction ........................................................................ 32
Minor Reduction...................................................................................... 34
Free Zoom .............................................................................................. 36
Custom Scaling....................................................................................... 38
Adjusting Darkness.................................................................................. 40
Adjusting Darkness ................................................................................. 40
Scan Darkness........................................................................................ 40
How to Adjust Scan Darkness................................................................. 40
Master Darkness..................................................................................... 41
How to Adjust Master Darkness.............................................................. 41
Print Darkness ........................................................................................ 42
How to Adjust Print Darkness ................................................................. 42
Printing Photographs and Color Documents ........................................ 44
Image Mode ............................................................................................ 44
How to Set Image Mode ......................................................................... 44
Adjusting Print Position........................................................................... 46
Print Position Adjustment ........................................................................ 46
Document Size.......................................................................................... 48
Document Size........................................................................................ 48
How to Set Document Size ..................................................................... 48
How to Set “CUSTOM” in Document Size .............................................. 49
Other Functions
Edit Function: Preview ........................................................................... 52
Checking Document To Be Printed ......................................................... 52
Edit Function: Multiple Exposure ........................................................... 56
Multiple Exposure on One Page ............................................................. 56
How to Set Multiple Exposure (2, 4, 8, and 16-up) ................................. 58
2 IN 1 ...................................................................................................... 59
How to Set 2 IN 1.................................................................................... 60
How to Set 2 IN 1 Using the ADF (Option).............................................. 63
Custom.................................................................................................... 64
How to Set Custom ................................................................................. 64
Cut Line................................................................................................... 66
How to Set Cut Line ................................................................................ 66
Edit Function: Book Shadow Erasure .................................................... 68
Book Shadow Erasure ............................................................................ 68
Area of Shadow Erasure......................................................................... 69
How to Set Book Shadow Erasure.......................................................... 70
Edit Function: 90° Rotation ..................................................................... 73
90° Rotation ............................................................................................ 73
How to Set 90° Rotation.......................................................................... 73
Edit Function: 180° Rotation ................................................................... 75
180° Rotation .......................................................................................... 75
How to Set 180° Rotation........................................................................ 75

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Edit Function: Edit Image ........................................................................ 77
Edit Image............................................................................................... 77
Make Up.................................................................................................. 77
How to Set Make Up ............................................................................... 79
ADD MAKE UP, SWITCH ERASE AREA, NEW MAKE UP .................... 91
Trimming ................................................................................................. 95
How to Set Trimming............................................................................... 95
Edit Function: Document Memory.......................................................... 98
Document Memory.................................................................................. 98
How to Set Document Memory ............................................................... 98
Special Function: Program.................................................................... 100
Program ................................................................................................ 100
Retrieving Settings................................................................................ 105
Clearing Settings................................................................................... 108
Special Function: Paper Type ............................................................... 110
Paper Type............................................................................................ 110
How to Set Paper Type ......................................................................... 110
Special Function: Narrow Paper ........................................................... 112
Narrow Paper........................................................................................ 112
How to Set Narrow Paper ..................................................................... 112
Special Function: Ink Saving Mode ...................................................... 114
Ink Saving Mode ................................................................................... 114
How to Set Ink Saving Mode................................................................. 114
Special Function: Replenish Ink ........................................................... 116
Replenishing Ink ................................................................................... 116
How to Replenish Ink ............................................................................ 116
Special Function: Confidential Safeguard ........................................... 117
Confidential Safeguard ......................................................................... 117
How to Set Confidential Safeguard....................................................... 117
Special Function: Document Darkness Detection .............................. 119
Document Darkness Detection ............................................................. 119
How to Set Document Darkness Detection........................................... 119
Special Function: Interval Print............................................................. 121
Interval Print.......................................................................................... 121
How to Set Interval Print ....................................................................... 121
Special Function: Batch Print Sequential Batch Print........................ 123
Batch Print / Sequential Batch Print...................................................... 123
How to Set Batch Print / Sequential Batch Print ................................... 124
How to Enter Batch Print / Sequential Batch Print ................................ 126
Separating Prints with Tape Strips ........................................................ 127
(Available only with Tape Dispenser Unit)............................................. 127
Special Function: Document Misset Detection ................................... 128
Document Misset Detection .................................................................. 128
How to Set Document Misset Detection ............................................... 128
Peripheral Function: Online Mode........................................................ 130
Making Prints Using Personal Computer ............................................. 130
How to Set Online Mode ....................................................................... 130
How to Cancel Reprint When in Manual Setting................................... 131
Setting Function: Initial Configuration................................................. 132
Initial Configuration ............................................................................... 132
How to Set Initial Configuration............................................................. 132

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Chapter 5
Contents
Setting Function: Shortcut Setting....................................................... 135
Shortcut Setting .................................................................................... 135
Setting Function: Energy Save Mode................................................... 137
Energy Save Mode ............................................................................... 137
How to Set Energy Save Mode............................................................. 137
Setting Function: Automatic Power OFF ............................................. 139
Automatic Power OFF........................................................................... 139
How to Set Automatic Power OFF ........................................................ 139
Setting Function: Automatic Reset....................................................... 141
Automatic Reset.................................................................................... 141
How to Set Automatic Reset ................................................................. 141
Setting Function: Fine Start .................................................................. 143
Fine Start .............................................................................................. 143
How to Set Fine Start............................................................................ 143
Setting Function: Optimize Print........................................................... 145
Optimize Print ....................................................................................... 145
How to Set Optimize Print..................................................................... 145
Setting Function: Pre-print.................................................................... 147
Pre-print ................................................................................................ 147
How to Set Pre-print.............................................................................. 147
Setting Function: Repeat Counter ........................................................ 149
Repeat Counter..................................................................................... 149
How to Set Repeat Counter .................................................................. 149
Setting Function: Proof Print ................................................................ 151
Proof Print ............................................................................................. 151
How to Set Proof Print .......................................................................... 151
Setting Function: Print Position Adjustment (While Printing) ........... 153
Print Position Adjustment While Printing............................................... 153
How to Set Print Position Adjustment While Printing ............................ 153
Setting Function: Display Brightness .................................................. 155
Display Brightness ................................................................................ 155
How to Set Display Brightness.............................................................. 155
Setting Function: Date & Time ............................................................. 157
Date & Time .......................................................................................... 157
How to Set Date & Time........................................................................ 157
Setting Function: Buzzer ....................................................................... 159
Buzzer................................................................................................... 159
How to Set Buzzer ................................................................................ 159
Setting Function: Information ............................................................... 161
Information ............................................................................................ 161
How to Confirm Information ................................................................. 161
Replacing Consumables
Replacing Ink Pack................................................................................. 164
Replacing Ink Pack ............................................................................... 164
How to Replace Ink Pack...................................................................... 164
Replacing Roll Master ........................................................................... 167
Replacing Roll Master .......................................................................... 167
How to Replace Roll Master ................................................................ 167
How to Dispose of Used Masters.......................................................... 170
How to Dispose of Used Masters.......................................................... 170

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Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 8
Chapter 6
Replacing Drum Unit.............................................................................. 172
Replacing Drum Unit............................................................................. 172
How to Remove Drum Unit ................................................................... 172
How to Set Drum Unit ........................................................................... 173
Replacing Separator Unit....................................................................... 175
Replacing Separator Unit...................................................................... 175
Replacing Side Separator Unit.............................................................. 176
Replacing Side Separator Unit ............................................................. 176
Troubleshooting
If Trouble Occurs.................................................................................... 178
If Trouble Occurs................................................................................... 178
When Messages Appear ........................................................................ 179
Supplying Paper While Printing............................................................ 182
If Paper Runs Out During Printing ........................................................ 182
Supplying Paper While Printing ............................................................ 182
Changing Paper Size ............................................................................ 183
Paper Jams ............................................................................................. 185
Paper Jam on the Feeder Side (Feed Tray) ......................................... 185
Paper Jam on the Ejection Side (Print Tray Side)................................. 186
Paper Adhering to Drum ....................................................................... 187
When “MASTER EJECTION ERROR” is Displayed............................. 189
Removing the Master Adhering to the Drum......................................... 189
When Master Setting Error Has Occurred............................................ 192
How to Remove the Master .................................................................. 192
When “SET MASTER ROLL PROPERLY” is Displayed....................... 193
How to Set the Master Roll ................................................................... 193
Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance .................................................................................. 196
Specifications / Information
Specifications ......................................................................................... 198
Information on Replacing Battery......................................................... 201
Appendix
Index ........................................................................................................ 204
Contents

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Chapter 1 1
Before Use
Before Use
This chapter contains essential information such as the names of the machine
parts, the names and functions of keys, etc., on the control panel, and the sizes
of documents and printing papers that you can use. Please be sure to read this
chapter carefully before attempting to use the printer.
Part Names and Their Functions........................................................................... 2
Printer Appearance ............................................................................................ 2
Inside of Machine............................................................................................... 3
Outside/Inside of Print Output Side.................................................................... 4
Control Panel ..................................................................................................... 6
Main Screen....................................................................................................... 7
Setting Screen ................................................................................................... 7
Turning Power ON/OFF......................................................................................... 8
Turning Power ON ............................................................................................. 8
Turning Power OFF............................................................................................ 8
Standard Mode .................................................................................................. 9
Document/Printing Paper Specifications ............................................................. 10
Acceptable Documents .................................................................................... 10
Acceptable Printing Paper ............................................................................... 10

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No. Name Function Reference
1Connector (PC) Use to connect a PC. *It varies by configuration. -
2Scanner button Press to open the scanner unit. 167,192,
193
3USB port Use to connect a USB flash drive. * It varies by configuration. -
4Feed tray descend
switch
Press to lower the feed tray. 16,182,
183,185
5Feed tray Load papers on this tray. 10,16
6Support tray Use this when you set the large size papers. 14
7Caster lock Locks the printer in position on the floor. Always lock the
caster locks when installing the printer. -
8 Cabinet (Option) Place the printer on this cabinet. *It varies by configuration. -
9 Front cover Open to replace ink pack and drum unit, etc. 164,172,
189
10 Control panel Displays operations and status, and sets functions. 6
11 Scale Put the document along this scale. 19
12 Exposure glass The document is placed on this glass. 19
13 Exposure glass cover Keeps the document in contact with the document exposure glass. 19
Part Names and Their Functions
Printer Appearance
13
12
11
10
9
1
8
2
3
4
5
6
7

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1
Before Use
Part Names and Their Functions
No. Name Function Reference
14 Drum removal button Pressing this button rotates the drum and stops it in position
to be removed. And then LED lights up.
172,
189
15 Master cover open
lever
Press to open the master cover. Used when replacing the
master, etc.
167,
192
16 Feed pressure
adjuster lever Adjusts paper feed pressure according to paper thickness. 15
17 Separation pressure
adjuster knob Adjusts separation pressure according to paper thickness. 15
18 Side separator
height adjuster knob
Adjusts side separator height according to paper thickness. 15
19 Side guide Slide to match the width of the paper. 14
20 Side guide lever Adjusts the side guides to paper size. 14
21
Feed tray horizontal
registration adjuster
dial
Use to adjust the print position (horizontal). 47
22 Scanner unit Open to set the roll master. 167,192,
193
Inside of Machine
Inside of the master cover area.
Master cover
Roll master Cutter
Drum release lever
Ink holder
Ink pack
Paper feed rollers
22
14
16
17
18
19
20
21
15

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Part Names and Their Functions
No. Name Function Reference
23 Master ejection
box open button Press to open the master ejection box. 170,
186, 187
24 Paper eject switch Press and hold to rotate the drum for the set time.
Use to remove paper jams, etc.
185,
186, 187
25 Jump plate lever Slide to match the size of printed paper. 18
26
Master ejection
box cover open
lever
Press to open the master ejection box cover.
Use when disposing of used master, etc. 170
27 Master ejection
core Use when disposing of used master. 170
28 Master ejection
box cover Open when disposing of used master. 170
29 Print tray lock
lever Locked when closing the print tray. 17
Outside/Inside of Print Output Side
23
24
25
26
Master ejection section
28
27
29