Ricoh Printer User manual

Please read the Safety Information in the Setup Guide before using this machine. It
contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
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For more detailed information please refer to the included CD-ROM
WHERETO PUT THE PRINTER
The printer’s location should be carefully chosen
because environmental conditions greatly affect its
performance.
Warning
• Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine
and freely accessible, so that in event of an
emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
• Only connect the machine to the power source
described on this manual.
• Avoid multi-wiring.
• Do not damage, break or make any modifications
to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on
it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary.These
actions could cause an electric shock or fire.
• The supplied power cord is for use with this
equipment only. Do not use with other
appliances. Doing so may result in fire, electric
shock, or injury.
Caution
• Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing
so might cause an electrical shock.
• Keep the machine in an area that is within optimum
environmental conditions. Operating the machine
in an environment that is outside the recommended
ranges of humidity and temperature can cause an
electrical fire hazard. Keep the area around the
socket free of dust.Accumulated dust can become
an electrical fire hazard.
• Place the machine on a strong and level surface.
Otherwise, it might fall and injure someone.
• If you use the machine in a confined space,
ensure there is continuous air circulation.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Recommended temperature and humidity
Possible operation range Recommended range
The machine must be level within 5 mm (0.2 inch) both front to
rear and left to right.
To avoid possible build-up of ozone, place this printer in a large well
ventilated room that has an air turnover of more than 30 m3(183
cubic inch)/hr/person.
If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on or severe
cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.
Depending on the temperature and humidity around the machine,
vapor might occur when printing. Thus steam can be seen when
prints come out.
Environments to Avoid
Important
❒Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light
❒Dusty areas
❒Areas with corrosive gases
❒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 vibration
Power Connection
Connect the power cord to a power source with the following
specifications:
❒120 V, 60 Hz, 11 A or more
Space Required for Installing the Printer
Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to
operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space
requirement is as follows:
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A: 13 cm (5.2 inches) or more
B: 11 cm (4.4 inches) or more
C: 35 cm (14.0 inches) or more
D: 61 cm (24.4 inches) or more
UNPACKINGTHE PRINTER AND
CHECKINGTHE CONTENTS OF
THE BOX
Caution
• When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on
both sides.The printer could break or cause an
injury if dropped.
• Place no objects on the right cover.
Check the contents of the box according to the
following list. If one or some items are missing,
Contact your sales or service representative.
Important
❒This package does not include an interface cable.
Purchase one for use with your host computer. See
“Appendix”, Maintenance Guide.
Quick Installation Guide (This manual)
CD-ROM “Printer Drivers and Utilities”
CD-ROM “Display-Version Manuals (HTML)”
CD-ROM “Print-Version Manuals (PDF)”
CD-ROM “Document Management Utility”
Power Cable
Toner Cartridge (Black)
Toner Cartridge (Yellow)
Toner Cartridge (Cyan)
Toner Cartridge (Magenta)
Photo Conductor Unit (Black)
Photo Conductor Unit (Color)
Waste Toner Bottle
Ferrite Core (2)
Color Calibration Sample Sheet
Image density adjusting card
User registration card
Additional Documentation
Remove the plastic bag.
Position the printer where it is to be used. Lifting
the printer requires at least two people.
Lift using the inset grips on both sides of the printer.
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Important
❒Leave the tape holding the paper feed tray and cover
in place while moving the printer.
❒Lower the machine slowly and carefully to prevent
trapping your hands.
INSTALLINGTHE WASTE TONER
BOTTLE AND PHOTO
CONDUCTOR UNIT
Open the printer's right cover.
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Place the waste toner bottle in the position shown
in the illustration.
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Lock the waste toner bottle by sliding the green
arrow into the position shown.
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Pull out the green levers on the left and right that
are securing the inner cover, and then unlock.
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Lift the inner cover until it stays up.
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Take out the black photo conductor unit.
Remove the cap attached to the photo conductor unit.
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Note
❒The cap is no longer needed and should be disposed
of.
Remove the tape from around Photo Conductor
Unit by peeling it downward, and then remove
unit's top cover.
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Important
❒Do not remove the unit's bottom cover yet.
❒Install the new Photo Conductor Unit as soon as
you take it out of the bag.
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Check the locations for each Photo Conductor Unit.
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햲Photo Conductor Unit (Black)
햳Photo Conductor Unit (Color)
Align the green arrow at the tip of the photo
conductor unit with the rail inside the printer.
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Important
❒Make sure the green arrow fits securely on the rail
before proceeding to the next step.
❒If you do not securely attach the green arrow of the
photo conductor unit to the rail, you may damage
the photo conductor unit.
Push the front of the photo conductor unit
carefully in, sliding the unit from its cover, until it
clicks into place.
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Important
❒If the photo conductor unit is not correctly installed,
print quality will be lost. For example, certain colors
may not print.
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TURNINGTHE POWER ON
Warning
• Plug and unplug the power cable with dry
hands, or an electric shock could occur.
Important
❒Be sure to connect the power plug to the socket
or the wall outlet firmly.
❒The printer power must be off when plugging
in and removing the power cord.
Check the printer's power switch is set to Off.
If it is set to On. Turn it off.
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Attach the power cord to the socket on the
back of the printer.
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Plug the other end of the power cord securely
into the wall outlet.
Turn the power switch to On.
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The power indicator on the control panel lights.
Note
❒Wait until “Ready”appears on the display panel.
❒The machine may make a noise while
initializing. This noise does not indicate a
malfunction.
Important
❒Do not turn off the power switch until
initializing is completed. Doing so results in
malfunction.
Close the printer's upper left cover.
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Note
❒If the toner cartridge is not set properly, you cannot
close the upper left cover.
LOADING PAPER
Caution
• When pulling the paper tray out, be careful not
to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and
cause personal injury.
Pull the paper tray out of the printer until it stops.
Lift it slightly, and then pull it fully out. Place the
paper tray on a flat surface.
AJT048S
Repeat steps to to install the color photo
conductor unit.
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Lower the inner cover carefully.
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Push the left and right edge of the inner cover to
secure it.
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Close the printer's right cover carefully.
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INSTALLINGTHE TONER
CARTRIDGE
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 appropriate collection site.
• If you dispose of the used toner cartridges
yourself, dispose of them according to local
regulations.
• Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers
in a place with an open flame. The toner might
ignite and cause burns or a fire.
Caution
• Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner
cartridge out of reach of children.
• If toner or used toner is inhaled, gargle with plenty
of water and move into a fresh air environment.
Consult a doctor if necessary.
• If your skin comes into contact with toner or used
toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with
soap and water.
• If toner or used toner gets into your eyes, flush
immediately with large amounts of water. Consult
a doctor if necessary.
• If toner or used toner is swallowed, dilute by
drinking a large amount of water. Consult a doctor
if necessary.
• Avoid getting toner on your clothes or skin when
removing a paper jam or replacing toner. If your
skin comes into contact with toner, wash the
affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
• If toner gets on your clothing, wash with cold
water. Hot water will set the toner into the fabric
and may make removing the stain impossible.
Important
❒When you first use this printer, use the four toner
cartridges packaged with the printer.
Note
❒The toner cartridges that comes with the printer
will allow you to print up to about 2,500 pages.
These numbers were obtained from printing A4 5%
charts, but the actual number of pages will differ
depending on the paper type, size, contents and
settings.
❒Toner Cartridges (consumable) are not covered by
warranty. However, if there is problem, contact the
store where they ware purchased.
❒Toner cartridge mouths may be dirtied during
quality inspection.
Open the printer's upper left cover.
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Take out the toner cartridge.
Hold the toner cartridge horizontally as illustrated,
and then shake it in the plastic bag from side to
side about 10 times.
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In the illustration, black cartridge is used as an example.
Important
❒Do not open the shutter on the bottom of the toner
cartridge. Toner may leak.
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Remove the adhesive tapes.
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Check the toner color and location are correct,
and then carefully insert the toner cartridge
vertically.
You can check the location for each toner cartridge by reading the
labels on the printer.
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The illustration uses the yellow cartridge as an example.
Push the toner cartridge in the direction of the
arrow until it is securely positioned.
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Repeat steps to , to install the other color
toner cartridges.
Note
❒You cannot pull out Tray 1 if the Bypass Tray is open.
AJT061S
Remove the adhesive tape and packing material.
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Press "Push", and then adjust the rear guide to
the paper size you want to load.
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Adjust the side guides to the paper size you want
to load.
AJT083S
Load paper print side up in the paper tray.
Important
❒Make sure the top of the stack is not higher than
the limit mark inside the tray.
❒To avoid misfeeds, set the rear and side to the exact
paper size.
Slide the paper tray fully into the printer.

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CONNECTINGTHE PRINTER TO
A COMPUTER
❖ Network Connection
Follow the procedure below to connect the printer
to the computer through the network. Prepare the
hub and other network devices before connecting
the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the
machine's ethernet port.
Important
❒Use shielded ethernet cable. Unshielded cables
create electromagnetic interference that could cause
malfunctions.
❒Ethernet cable is not supplied with this machine.
Select your cable according to the network
environment.
SELECTING THE PANEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The message for the selected language will appear
on the display. If you want to use the display in
English, the following procedures are unnecessary.
Note
❒You can select one of the following languages:
English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish,
Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, Portuguese,
Czech, Polish or Hungarian.
❒The default setting is English.
Press the { Menu } key.
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The [Menu] screen appears on the display.
Menu:
Paper Input
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “Language”.
Menu:
Language
Press the { # Enter } key.
The following message appears on the display.
Language:
*English
Press the {▲} or {▼} key until the language
you want to select appears.
Press the { # Enter } key. Wait for two seconds.
The [Menu] screen appears on the display.
Press the { Online } key.
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The initial screen appears.
Ready
PRINTINGTHE TEST PAGE
Test print in order to verify that the printer is working
normally. Test printing checks printer performance
only; it does not test the connection to the computer.
Press the { Menu } key.
AGY200S
The [Menu] screen appears on the display.
Menu:
Paper Input
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “List/Test
Print”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Menu:
List/Test Print
The menu for selecting the contents to be test printed appears.
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display
“Config.Page”, and then press the
{ # Enter }
key.
List/Test Print:
Config.Page
The following message appears and the configuration page is
printed.
Printing...
Note
❒If printing is not normal, check to see if an error
message appears on the display. If there is an error
message, see “Troubleshooting”, Maintenance
Guide.
❒For details about the configuration page, see
“Interpreting the Configuration Page”, Software
Guide.
Press the { Online } key.
The initial screen appears.
Ready
ADJUSTINGTHE IMAGE
DENSITY
To use the printer in its best condition, adjust the
image density.
Press the { Menu } key.
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The [Menu] screen appears on the display.
Menu:
Paper Input
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display
“Maintenance”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Menu:
Maintenance
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “Image
Density”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Maintenance:
Image Density
The following message appears on the display.
Image Density:
Prt.Test Sheet
Press the { # Enter } key.
The following massage appears on the display, and then Press the
[# Enter] key.
Prt.Test Sheet:
Press # to Start
Printing...
Compare the colors on the printed image density
test sheet with those on the Image Density
Adjusting Card.
Note
❒ If the image density of the Image Density Adjusting
Card is equal to the framed part of the test sheet,
you do not need to adjust the image density value.
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to select the color you
want to adjust, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Image Density
Black
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to set the image density
value, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Black
(-10 +10) 0
Note
❒You can adjust the image density from -10 to +10.
Increasing the value makes the printouts darker and
decreasing the value makes the printouts lighter.
❒Pressing the {▲}or {▼}key makes the value
increase or decrease by one.
To adjust another color, repeat the steps to .
Print another image density test sheet and check
if the colors on the test sheet now match those
on the Image Density Adjusting Card. If they still
do not match, adjust the image density again.
Press the { Online } key.
The initial screen appears.
Ready
Attach one ferrite core at the printer end of the
Ethernet cable, and then attach the other ferrite
core about 10 cm (4 inches) (1) from this core.
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Connect the ethernet cable to the ethernet port.
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Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's
network, such as to a hub.
Confirm the LEDs on the Ethernet port.
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햲Yellow: lit when 100BASE-TX is being used. Unlit when 10BASE-
T is being used.
햳Green: lit when the printer is properly connected to the network.
Go to “CONFIGURING THE PRINTER FOR
THE NETWORK”.
❖ USB Connection
Important
❒USB2.0 interface cable is not supplied. Obtain it
separately, according to the computer you are using.
❒USB connection is possible under Windows 98 SE/
Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X
v10.3.3 or higher.
❒Windows 98SE/Me supports USB1.1 speeds.
❒Mac OS supports only the standard USB port.
Connect the square-shaped connector of the
USB2.0 cable to the USB port.
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Connect the opposite end's flat connector to
devices such as your computer's USB interface,
or a USB hub.
Reference
❒For details about settings for USB connection
printing, see Software Guide.
Go to “INSTALLING THE PRINTER
DRIVER”.
❖ Parallel Connection
Important
❒The parallel interface cable is not provided with
the printer.
❒The printer's parallel connection is a standard
bidirectional interface that requires an IEEE 1284-
compliant 36-pin parallel cable and host computer
parallel port.
❒Use shielded interface cable. Unshielded cables
create electromagnetic interference that could cause
malfunctions.
Turn off the printer and computer.
Connect the cable to the interface connector of
the IEEE 1284 interface board.
Important
❒Voltage rating of the computer's parallel port: DC
5 V (max.)
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Securely attach the other end of the parallel cable
to your computer's parallel port. Secure the cable.
Reference
❒For details about settings for parallel connection
printing, see Software Guide.
Go to “INSTALLING THE PRINTER
DRIVER”.

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For more detailed information please refer to the included CD-ROM
Click [Quick Install].
The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement]
dialog box.
This is an example when English is selected in step .
After reading through all of the contents, click [I
accept the agreement] to agree with the License
Agreement, and then click [Next >].
Select the printer model you want to install in the
“Select Printer”dialog box.
Note
❒For a network connection via TCP/IP, select the
printer whose IP address is displayed in [Connect
to].
❒For parallel connection, select the printer whose
printer port is displayed in [Connect to].
Click [Install].
The following display appears while installing the printer driver.
CONFIGURINGTHE PRINTER
FOR THE NETWORK
You must configure the printer setting using the
control panel when using in a network environment.
The following list is the items you can set and their
default settings.
DHCP On
IP Address 011.022.033.044
Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000
Gateway Address 000.000.000.000
Frame Type (NW) Auto Select
Active Protocol TCP/IP, NetWare,
SMB, AppleTalk
Ethernet Speed Auto Select
LAN Type Ethernet
Note
❒If DHCP is in use, “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and
“Gateway Address”are all set automatically.
❒Make this setting only when it is necessary. See
Software Guide.
The procedure below shows how to set theTCP/IP
protocol. Make the settings for the other items by
taking the same procedure.
Press the { Menu } key.
AGY200S
The [Menu] screen appears on the display.
Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “Host
Interface”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Menu:
Host Interface
The interface setiing menu appears.
Start the protocol for use.
쐃 Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display
“Network Setup”, and then press the
{ #
Enter
} key.
Host Interface:
Network Setup
쐇 Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “Active
Protocol”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Network Setup:
Active Protocol
쐋 Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “TCP/
IP”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Active Protocol:
TCP/IP
쐏 Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “Active”,
and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
TCP/IP:
*Active
Note
❒* shows the current setting.
In about two seconds, the display returns to the “Active Protocol”
setting screen.
쐄 Set the rest of the protocols for use.
쐂 When all settings for the protocol are done,
press the
{ Escape } key.
The “Network Setup” setting screen appears.
Note
❒The default settings for all of the protocols are
“Active”.
❒It is recomended to set the unused protocols “Not
Active”.
When you use this machine under DHCP
environment, go to step . When you use this
machine with a fixed IP address, you must make
the setting for the required item after making the
setting for DHCP Off. Go to step .
Important
❒When DHCP is On, you cannot make the setting for
the following menus:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Note
❒Consult the network administrator for information
about how to make the setting for the network.
Make the setting for DHCP Off.
쐃 Press {▲} or {▼} to display “DHCP”, and
then press
{ # Enter } .
Network Setup:
DHCP
쐇 Press {▲} or {▼} to display “Off”, and then
press
{ # Enter } .
DHCP:
*Off
Note
❒* shows the current setting.
In about two seconds, the display returns to the “Network
Setup” setting screen.
Set the IP address for the printer.
Note
❒Confirm the IP address to the network
administrator.
쐃 Press the {▲} or {▼} key to display “IP
Address”, and then press the
{ # Enter } key.
Network Setup:
IP Address
The currently selected IP address appears.
Note
❒When the {# Enter}key is pressed, the cursor moves
to the next field.
❒When the {▲}or {▼}key is kept pressed for a
few seconds, the value chages by 10.
쐇 Press the {▲} or {▼} key to set the value
for the field.
IP Address:
199.022.033.044
쐋 Press the { # Enter } key.
The cursor moves to the next field.
쐏 Repeat 쐇 and 쐋 to set the value for the
rest of the fields.
Set “Subnet Mask”and “Gateway Address”by
following the same procedure for setting the IP
address.
Important
❒The subnet mask is the mask value to use a part of
the IP address as a network address. Confirm the
value to the network administrator.
❒The gateway address is the address of the host or
router that acts as a gateway when interacting with
work stations in another network. Confirm the value
to the network administrator.
Note
❒If you are not sure of the setting addresses, leave
them as default.
When all of the settings are done, press the
{ Online } key.
The initial screen appears.
Ready
Print the configuration page to confirm the
settings made.
See “PRINTING THE TEST PAGE” for printing the
configuration page.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER
DRIVER
You can install the printer drivers and software
easily from the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers
and Utilities”.
Click [Quick Install] in the window of the CD-ROM
to install PCL and RPCS printer drivers. To install
the PostScript 3 printer driver, click the [PostScript
3 Printer Driver] button. For more information
about the PostScript 3 printer driver, see
Software
Guide
on the CD-ROM labeled “Display-Version
Manuals (HTML)”or “Print-Version Manuals (PDF)”
depending on the environment you use in.
When the TCP/IP protocol is used, SmartDevice
Monitor for Client will be installed as well.
When using with TCP/IP protocol, confirm the followings:
❒ The printer is connected to a network with
the network interface cable.
❒ The TCP/IP protocol is set.
❒ The IP address is set for the printer and the
computer.
Important
❒To install printer driver under Windows 2000/XP
Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows
NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage
Printers permission. Log on as an Administrator.
❒Only the printer driver, and not the
SmartDeviceMonitor for Client is installed when
using this printer under USB, parallel, or IEEE1394
connection. If you connect using USB, see Software
Guide.
Quit all applications currently running.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The installer starts.
Auto Run may not work with the certain operating system settings.
If this happens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory.
Select an interface language, and then click [OK].
Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), English
(English), Espanol (Spanish), Francais (French), Italiano (Italian),
Magyar (Hungarian), Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian),
Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish), Svenska
(Swedish)
The default interface language is English.
Click [Finish].
A message about restarting the computer may appear. Restart the
computer to complete installation.
Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer,
and then take out the CD-ROM.
Note
❒To stop installation of the selected software, click
[Cancel] before installation is complete.
❒Auto Run may not work with the certain operating
system settings. If this happens, launch “Setup.exe”
on the CD-ROM root directory.
❒Select a printer to whose IP address is displayed in
[Connect To] to install SmartDeviceMonitor for
Client when using TCP/IP.
Reference
❒Quick Install is not available unless bidirectional
communication between the printer and computer
is enabled via parallel connection. For details about
bidirectional communication between printer and
computer, see “Install SmartDeviceMonitor for
Client from the CD-ROM provided.”,Software
Guide,

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Maintenance Guide
Read This First
Trademarks.............................................................................................................3
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................4
Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer.............................................5
Paper Recommendations......................................................................................9
Loading Paper............................................................................................................9
Storing Paper .............................................................................................................9
Types of Paper and Other Media...............................................................................9
Paper not supported by this printer ..........................................................................12
Print Area .................................................................................................................13
Loading Paper ...................................................................................................... 15
Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit .......................................15
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ...........................................................................20
Switching between Paper Trays...............................................................................26
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...........................................................................28
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle......................................................................32
Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit.................................................................35
Replacing the Fusing Unit...................................................................................44
When “Replace Fusing Unit” Appears on the Display..............................................49
When “Replace Fusing Unit soon” Appears on the Display .....................................49
Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit..........................................................51

2
When “Replace Transfer Belt” Appears on the Display ...........................................57
When “Replace Transfer Belt soon” Appears on the Display...................................58
Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer
Cautions to Take When Cleaning .......................................................................59
Adjusting the Color Registration........................................................................60
Correcting the Color Gradation ..........................................................................62
Set the Gradation Correction Value .........................................................................62
Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet .......65
Resetting the gradation correction value to the initial value.....................................67
Adjusting the Image Density...............................................................................69
Adjusting Tray Registration................................................................................71
Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ................................................74
Printer Does Not Print .........................................................................................83
Checking the port connection...................................................................................84
Other Printing Problems .....................................................................................87
Additional Troubleshooting ................................................................................93
Removing Misfed Paper
Removing Misfed Paper ......................................................................................95
When “Remove Misfeed A: Internal Path” Appears .........................................96
When “Remove Misfeed B: Fusing Unit” Appears ...........................................99
When “Remove Misfeed Y: Paper Tray” Appears...........................................102
When “Remove Misfeed Z: Duplex Unit” Appears .........................................104
Appendix
Moving and Transporting the Printer...............................................................106
Moving the Printer ..................................................................................................106
Transporting the Printer .........................................................................................107
Consumables .....................................................................................................108
Toner Cartridge ......................................................................................................108
Waste Toner Bottle ................................................................................................109
Photo Conductor Unit.............................................................................................109
Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit) .............................................................109
Specifications.....................................................................................................111
Mainframe ..............................................................................................................111
Options...................................................................................................................113

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G1398504_1.00 Copyright © 2005 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.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might
be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to
those marks.
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
•Microsoft
®Windows®95 operating system
•Microsoft
®Windows®98 operating system
•Microsoft
®Windows®Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
• The product names of Windows®2000 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
• The product names of Windows®XP are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
• The product names of Windows ServerTM 2003 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows ServerTM 2003 Standard Edition
Microsoft®Windows ServerTM 2003 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft®Windows ServerTM 2003 Web Edition
• The product names of Windows NT®4.0 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows NT®Server 4.0
Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation 4.0

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How to Read This Manual
The following set of symbols is used in this manual.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death
or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions
under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in
the Safety Information section.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in minor
or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this sym-
bol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety In-
formation section.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be dam-
aged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
This symbol indicates information or preparations required prior to operating.
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after abnormal
operation.
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
This symbol indicates a reference.
[]
Keys that appear on the machine's display.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
{}
Keys built into the machine's control panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This
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.
❒The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direc-
tion.
❒Be careful of the paper feed direction. The direction is determined for each pa-
per size.
❖Input Paper Sizes (Metric version)
In this manual On the display Paper feed direction
K↑(Feed direction) A4 (210 x 297)
8 1/2 x 11 Short-edge feed direction
Feed direction Size (mm) Bypass Tray Tray 1 Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3)
A4 K210 ×297
B5 K182 ×257
A5 K148 ×210
A6 K105 ×148
Legal (LG, 81/2×14 inches) K216 ×356
Letter (LT, 81/2×11 inches) K216 ×279
51/2×81/2inches K140 ×216
Executive (Exec., 71/4×101/2inches) K184 ×276
Folio (81/4×13 inches) K210 ×330
Foolscap (F4, 81/2×13 inches) K216 ×330
F/GL (8 ×13 inches) K203 ×330
Com#10 Env (4 1/8×9 1/2inches) K104.8 ×241.3
C5 Env (6.38 ×9.02 inches) K162 ×229

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•
The size is supported and the printer selects it automatically.
•
The size is supported, but it should be selected using the control panel.
•
The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the con-
trol panel.
The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use.
Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.
The following sizes are supported:
• Bypass Tray: approximately 90 - 216 mm in width, and 148 - 356 mm in
length.
•
The size is not supported.
❖Input Paper Sizes (Inch version)
C6 Env (4.49 ×6.38 inches) K114 ×162
DL Env (4.33 ×8.66 inches) K110 ×220
Monarch Env (3 7/8×7 1/2inches) K98.4 ×190.5
Custom Size - -
16K (7.68 ×101/2inches) K195 ×267
Feed direction Size (inch) Bypass Tray Tray 1 Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3)
A4 K8.26” ×11.69”
B5 K7.17” ×10.12”
Feed direction Size (mm) Bypass Tray Tray 1 Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3)

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•
The size is supported and the printer selects it automatically.
•
The size is supported, but it should be selected using the control panel.
•
The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the con-
trol panel.
The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use.
Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.
The following sizes are supported:
• Bypass Tray: approximately 3.55 - 8.50 inches in width, and 5.83 - 14.01
inches in length.
•
A5 K5.83” ×8.26”
A6 K4.13” ×5.63”
Legal (LG) K81/2” ×14”
Letter (LT) K81/2” ×11”
5 1/2×8 1/2inches K51/2” ×81/2”
Executive (Exec.) K71/4” ×101/2”
Folio K81/4” ×13”
Foolscap F4 K81/2” ×13”
F/GL K8” ×13”
Com#10 Env K4 1/8” ×9 1/2”
C5 Env K6.38” ×9.02”
C6 Env K4.49” ×6.38”
DL Env K4.33” ×8.66”
Monarch Env K3 7/8” ×7 1/2”
Custom Size - -
16K K7.68” ×101/2”
Feed direction Size (inch) Bypass Tray Tray 1 Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3)

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The size is not supported.
❖Paper weight and number of sheets to be set
Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.
Supported paper weight Maximum number of
sheets (plain paper)
Tray 1
Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2, Tray 3)
60.2 - 104.7 g/m2(16 - 28
lb.)
530 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Bypass Tray 60.2 - 199 g/m2(16 - 53
lb.)
100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)

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Paper Recommendations
Loading Paper
❒Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and
cause a paper misfeed.
❒Set the paper as described below
• Tray 1, Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2, Tray 3): Print side facing up
• Bypass Tray: Print side facing down
❒Print quality cannot be guaranteed if paper other than the ones recommended
is used. For more information about recommended paper, contact your sales
or service representative.
❒Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by other printers.
Storing Paper
• Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result
in poor print quality, paper misfeeds, or printer damage. Recommendations
are as follows:
• Avoid storing paper in humid areas.
• Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight.
• Store on a flat surface.
• Keep paper in the package in which the paper came.
Types of Paper and Other Media
Plain Paper
Paper thickness 60.2 - 104.7 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.)
•[Thin]: 60.2 - 90.2 g/m2(16 - 24 lb.)
•[Normal]: 90.2 - 104.7 g/m2(24 - 28 lb.)
Printer setup Make the following two settings using the control panel:
• Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Plain Paper].
• Press [Maintenance]menu, and then [Thin]or [Normal].
Printer driver setup Click [Plain]or [Plain & Recycled]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used.

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Thick Paper
Adhesive labels
OHP transparencies
Number of sheets that can
be set
• Tray 1: 530
• Tray 2, Tray 3 (Paper Feed Unit Type 3000): 530
• Bypass Tray: 100
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit
mark (T) inside the tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher
than the paper guides inside the bypass tray.
Both-side printing Possible
Paper thickness 105 - 199 g/m2(28 - 53 lb.)
•[Thick Paper 1]: 105 - 165 g/m2(28 - 44 lb.)
•[Thick Paper 2]: 165 - 199 g/m2(44 - 53 lb.)
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type]and then [Thick Paper 1]or
[Thick Paper 2]on the control panel.
Printer driver setup Click [Thick1]or [Thick2]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass Tray
•[Thick Paper 1]: 30
•[Thick Paper 2]: 10
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-side printing Not possible
Additional cautions • Print speed is slightly slower than when using plain paper.
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Labels]on the
control panel.
Printer driver setup Click [Labels]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass Tray: 50
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible
Additional cautions Print speed is slightly slower compared to plain paper.
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Transparency]on
the control panel.

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Glossy Paper
Envelopes
Printer driver setup Click [Transparency]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass Tray
Number of sheets that can
be set
Bypass Tray: 50
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible
Additional cautions • Print speed for OHP transparencies is slower than for plain pa-
per.
• Due to switching modes, the machine will be on standby for
thirty or forty seconds after the job was received.
• We recommend that you use a 4000 ANSI lumen or brighter
overhead projector to project OHP transparencies.
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Glossy Paper]on
the control panel.
Printer driver setup Click [Glossy]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass Tray: 50
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible
Additional cautions Print speed is slightly slower compared to plain paper.
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Thick Paper 1]or
[Thick Paper 2]on the control panel.
Printer driver setup Click [Thick1]or [Thick2]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass Tray: 10
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible

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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
• Curled or twisted paper
• Torn paper
• Wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Paper that is dry enough to emit static electricity
• Paper that has already been printed onto, except a preprinted letterhead.
Malfunctions are especially likely when using paper printed on by other than
a laser printer (e.g. monochrome and color copiers, ink-jet printers, etc.)
• Special paper, such as thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper and con-
ductive paper
• Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation
• Paper with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
• Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed
• Paper with clips or staples
• Do not use the following envelopes:
• Envelopes with multiple flaps
• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip
• Envelopes with windows or clasps
Additional cautions • Check the print side is facing down.
• Check there is no air in the envelopes before loading.
• For better print quality, we recommend the right, left, top, and
bottom print margins to be at least 15 mm 0.6 inch.
• Load only one size and type of envelope at a time.
• Before loading envelopes, flatten their leading edges (the edge
going into the printer) by running a pencil or ruler across them.
• Some kinds of envelope might cause misfeeds, wrinkles or
print poorly.
• Print quality on envelopes may be uneven if parts of an enve-
lope have differing thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to
check print quality.
• Use flat envelopes with no curl. If they have a curl, flatten them.
• Use completely flat envelopes that contain no air inside.
• Do not print on both sides of envelopes.

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Print Area
The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins
correctly by the application.
❖Paper
APrint area
BFeed direction
CApprox. 5 mm (0.2 inches)
DApprox. 5 mm (0.2 inches)
❒The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and
printer driver settings.
❖Envelope
APrint area
BFeed direction

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CApprox. 5 mm (0.2 inches)
DApprox. 5 mm (0.2 inches)
❒The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and
printer driver settings.

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Loading Paper
This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray.
Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit
The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray
(Tray 1). The same procedure can be used for the optional paper feed unit.
❒Make sure paper is not stacked above the limit mark inside the tray. Misfeeds
might occur.
❒Do not put different types of paper in a single paper tray.
APull the paper tray out of the printer until it stops. Lift it slightly, and then
pull it fully out. Place the paper tray on a flat surface.
❒You can not pull out Tray 1 if the bypass tray is open.
•Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and
cause an injury.

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BPress “Push”, and then adjust the rear guide to the paper size you want
to load.
CAdjust the side guides to the paper size you want to load.
DLoad paper print side up in the paper tray.
❒Make sure the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the
tray.
❒To avoid misfeeds, set the side guides to the exact paper size.
❒Do not load different kinds of paper in the tray.