Ricoh Priport DX 4545 User manual

Operating Instructions
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.
Operation
Optional Functions
User Tools
Replenishing Supplies
Troubleshooting
Remarks
Specifications
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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your
safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy
place for quick reference.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be li-
able for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper-
ating the machine.
Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law.
Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law:
bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver's licenses.
The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive. We assume no responsibility for its
completeness or accuracy. If you have any questions concerning the legality of copying or printing cer-
tain items, consult with your legal advisor.
Notes:
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.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
For good print quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine master and ink from the supplier.
The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.
Power Source
120V, 60Hz, 4.4A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source,
see p.131 “Power Connection”.

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Safety Information
When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
RWARNING:
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.
•Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on it. Do not pull it hard nor bend it more
than necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire.
•Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
•To avoid hazardous electric shock, do not remove any covers or
screws other than those specified in this manual.
•Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
not the cable) if any of the following occurs:
•You spill something into the machine.
•You suspect that your machine needs service or repair.
•The external housing of your machine has been damaged.
•Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and aerosols.
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
•Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-
tension cord.
•Only connect the machine to the power source described in this man-
ual.
•Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate col-
lection sites.
•To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or insert your fingers in the
opening during machine operation. To de-energize moving parts, open
the front cover.

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RCAUTION:
•After you move the machine, use the caster fixture to fix it in place. Other-
wise the machine might move or come down to cause an injury.
•If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a continuous
air turnover.
•Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec-
tric shock might occur.
•Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow.
•Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over,
an injury might occur.
•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine.
While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not
be damaged under the machine.
•When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the machine.
•For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the machine or expended
supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place
at an authorized dealer.
•When disposing of a used ink container, reattach the cap to prevent ink from
splattering.
•Be careful not to get ink on your clothes when replacing an ink container. Ink
stains on clothes are hard to remove.
•Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the
machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters.
•If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water.
For other symptoms, consult a doctor.
•Keep the ink or ink container out of reach of children.
•If ink is ingested, induce vomiting by drinking a strong saline solution. Con-
sult a doctor immediately.
•If your skin comes into contact with ink, wash the affected area thoroughly
with soap and water.
•While printing, do not touch the belt at the end of the paper delivery tray or
the job separator. Otherwise, an injury might occur.
•Our products are engineered to meet the high standards of quality and func-
tionality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies
available at an authorized dealer.
•Do not touch the paper delivery extractor as it is very sharp.

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Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION
Labels
This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions
shown below. For your own safety, always adhere to the instructions on the label.
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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 speci-
fied by the ENERGY STAR®Program.
The ENERGY STAR®Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment encourage energy con-
servation 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.

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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
R
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in
death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in-
structions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are de-
scribed in the Safety Information section.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in mi-
nor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal 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.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
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.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating the machine.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop-
eration.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
[]
Keys that appear on the machine's display panel.
{}
Keys built into the machine's control panel.

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Manuals for This Machine
The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For
particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.
Note
❒Manuals provided are specific to machine type.
❒Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a
PDF file.
❖Safety Information (paper)
Describes information about the safety precautions.
❖Easy Operation Guide (paper/PDF file - CD-ROM *1 )
Describes information about the control panel and basic operations.
❖Operating Instructions (PDF file - CD-ROM *1 )
Describes operations, functions, User Tools (initial setting, mode setting, etc.)
and troubleshooting.
*1 Provided on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”.

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What You Can Do with this Machine
Below is a quick summary of this ma-
chine's features and where to look for
more information.
❖Standard Printing
See p.17 “Standard Printing”.
❖Saving Energy
See p.20 “Saving Energy”.
❖Adjusting the Print Image Position
See p.23 “Adjusting the Print Im-
age Position”.
* Paper feed direction
❖Adjusting the Print Image Density
See p.25 “Adjusting the Print Im-
age Density”.
❖Making Halftone Prints
See p.26 “Tint Mode”.
❖Fine Mode
See p.27 “Fine Mode”.
❖Changing the Printing Speed
See p.28 “Changing the Printing
Speed”.
❖Image Rotation
See p.30 “Image Rotation”.
❖Reducing and Enlarging by Preset Ra-
tios
See p.31 “Preset Reduce/Enlarge”.
❖Fine-tuning the Reproduction Ratio
See p.33 “Zoom”.
❖Auto Reducing and Enlarging
See p.34 “Auto Reduce/Enlarge”.
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❖Erasing Margins
See p.37 “Edge Erase”.
❖Printing on Thick or Thin Paper
See p.39 “Printing on Thick or Thin
Paper”.
❖Selecting the Type of Original
See p.40 “Type of Original”.
❖Saving Ink
See p.42 “Economy Mode”.
❖Making Masters and Prints at One Go
See p.43 “Auto Cycle”.
❖Memory/Class Modes
See p.44 “Memory/Class”.
❖Combining Two Originals onto One
Print
See p.58 “Combine”.
❖Repeating Images
See p.60 “Repeat”.
❖Skip Feed Printing
See p.61 “Skip Feed Printing”.
❖Storing Print Settings
See p.62 “Program”.
❖Printing Confidential Documents
See p.64 “Security Mode”.
❖Entering a User Code to Use the Ma-
chine
See p.65 “Entering a User Code to
Use the Machine”.
❖Restoring Image Quality
See p.66 “Quality Start Mode”.
❖On Line Printing
See p.67 “On Line Printing”.
❖Making Color Prints
See p.75 “Making Color Prints”.
❖Printing in Two Colors
See p.76 “Printing in Two Colors”.
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Making Prints
This section explains the basic proce-
dure for making prints.
ALift the exposure glass cover.
Reference
For details on how to place orig-
inals in the optional document
feeder, see p.70 “Placing Origi-
nals in the Document Feeder”.
BPlace the original face down on
the exposure glass. The original
should be aligned with the refer-
ence mark and the left corner
scale.
ALeft corner scale
BReference mark
CLower the exposure glass cover.
DSpecify your print settings.
EEnter the number of prints with
the number keys.
ZFRH060E
ACY058S
ZFRH061E
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FPress the {Master Making}key.
Printing starts automatically after
the trial print.
Note
❒If you wish to check the image
before printing, press the {Auto
Cycle}key before pressing the
{Master Making}key, in order to
disable Auto Cycle mode. See
p.18 “When Auto Cycle mode is
off”.
GWhen the print job is finished,
press the {Clear Modes/Energy Sav-
er}key.
Your print settings are cleared and
the machine returns to its initial
condition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ..................................................................................................i
Safety During Operation.............................................................................................. i
Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels ............................................iii
ENERGY STAR Program ......................................................................................iv
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................v
Manuals for This Machine ....................................................................................vi
What You Can Do with this Machine..................................................................vii
Making Prints ........................................................................................................ix
Machine Exterior ....................................................................................................1
Machine Interior .....................................................................................................2
Options ...................................................................................................................3
Control Panel..........................................................................................................4
Keys ...........................................................................................................................4
Indicators....................................................................................................................6
Panel Display..........................................................................................................7
Panel Display Layout .................................................................................................8
1. Operation
Print Paper..............................................................................................................9
Originals ...............................................................................................................11
Printing Preparations ..........................................................................................12
Loading Paper..........................................................................................................12
Setting Up the Paper Delivery Tray..........................................................................12
Adjusting the Paper Alignment Wings and Chocks..................................................13
Turn on the Power....................................................................................................14
After Printing ........................................................................................................15
Turn off the power ....................................................................................................16
Standard Printing.................................................................................................17
Saving Energy ......................................................................................................20
Auto Off Timer......................................................................................................21
Auto Reset ............................................................................................................22
Adjusting the Print Image Position ....................................................................23
Forwards or Backwards ...........................................................................................23
Right or Left..............................................................................................................24
Adjusting the Print Image Density .....................................................................25
Tint Mode ..............................................................................................................26
Fine Mode .............................................................................................................27
Changing the Printing Speed..............................................................................28
Stopping a Multi-print Run..................................................................................29
Stopping a Multi-print Run to Print Another Original ................................................29
Changing the Number of Prints and Checking the Completed Prints ......................29
Image Rotation .....................................................................................................30
Preset Reduce/Enlarge........................................................................................31
Zoom .....................................................................................................................33
Auto Reduce/Enlarge...........................................................................................34

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Edge Erase ...........................................................................................................37
Printing on Thick or Thin Paper .........................................................................39
Pressure Lever Position ...........................................................................................39
Type of Original....................................................................................................40
Economy Mode ....................................................................................................42
Auto Cycle ............................................................................................................43
Memory/Class.......................................................................................................44
Select Class/Year .................................................................................................46
Registering Class/Year ............................................................................................46
Printing for All Years ................................................................................................47
Printing for Selected Classes ...................................................................................47
Memory Mode.......................................................................................................49
Normal Memory Mode..............................................................................................49
Stack Memory Mode ................................................................................................50
Class Mode ...........................................................................................................52
Recall ....................................................................................................................54
Storing Memory Mode Settings................................................................................54
Storing Class Mode Settings....................................................................................56
Recalling the Stored Settings...................................................................................57
Combine................................................................................................................58
Repeat ...................................................................................................................60
Skip Feed Printing ...............................................................................................61
Program ................................................................................................................62
Storing Print Settings ...............................................................................................62
Recalling a Program.................................................................................................63
Security Mode ......................................................................................................64
Entering a User Code to Use the Machine.........................................................65
Quality Start Mode ...............................................................................................66
On Line Printing ...................................................................................................67
Auto On Line ............................................................................................................68
2. Optional Functions
Optional Document Feeder .................................................................................69
Originals ...................................................................................................................69
Placing Originals in the Document Feeder...............................................................70
Using the Document Feeder when Combining Originals .........................................71
Using the Document Feeder in Memory Mode ........................................................71
Color Printing Using the Optional Color Drum .................................................74
Changing the Color Drum Unit .................................................................................74
Making Color Prints..................................................................................................75
Printing in Two Colors ..............................................................................................76

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3. User Tools
Accessing the User Tools...................................................................................79
Quitting User Tools ..................................................................................................79
User Tools Menu ..................................................................................................80
1 System ..................................................................................................................80
2 Set Operat'n Mode ................................................................................................81
3 Initial Setting..........................................................................................................82
4 Mode Setting .........................................................................................................83
5 Admin. Mode .........................................................................................................85
6 Online Paramet's...................................................................................................86
User Tool Menus in Detail ...................................................................................88
3-5 Edge Erase Area................................................................................................88
4-12 No. of Q.start....................................................................................................88
5-2 Reset Counters ..................................................................................................89
4. Replenishing Supplies
Loading Paper on the Paper Feed Tray .............................................................91
Replenishing Paper..................................................................................................91
Changing the Paper Size .........................................................................................91
When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights .............................................................93
When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights .......................................................96
Placing a New Roll of Tape in the Optional Tape Dispenser ...........................98
5. Troubleshooting
Machine Operation Problems .............................................................................99
Printing Problems ..............................................................................................101
Printing Problems When Using Combine Mode.....................................................101
xClearing Misfeeds .........................................................................................102
When “x” lights and “P” is indicated .....................................................................102
When “x” lights and “A” is indicated .....................................................................105
When “x” lights and “B” is indicated .....................................................................105
When “x” lights and “C” is indicated .....................................................................107
When “x” lights and “D” is indicated .....................................................................110
When “x” lights and “A”, “B” are indicated............................................................111
When “x”lights and “B”, “E” are indicated.............................................................113
When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator ( M ) Lights and a Message is Displayed ...116
Front Cover is Open...............................................................................................116
Cover of Optional Document Feeder is Open ........................................................116
When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights and a Message is Displayed ....117
Master Feeding Cover is Open ..............................................................................117
Master Tray is Not Set Properly .............................................................................117
Lower Master Tray is Open....................................................................................117
When the Master Eject Indicator (k) Lights ...................................................118
When Other Indicators Light.............................................................................119
When the Prints are Thrown Over the Paper Delivery Tray...........................120
Poor Printing ......................................................................................................121
Dirt on the Back Side of Paper...............................................................................121
Dirt on the Front Side of Paper (Black Line/Stain) .................................................123
Blank Prints or Incomplete Prints ...........................................................................124

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6. Remarks
Operation Notes .................................................................................................127
General Cautions ...................................................................................................127
Print Paper .............................................................................................................129
Originals .................................................................................................................129
Where to Put the Machine.................................................................................130
Environmental Conditions ......................................................................................130
Power Connection..................................................................................................131
Access to Machine .................................................................................................131
Maintaining the Machine ...................................................................................132
Main Frame ............................................................................................................132
Optional Document Feeder ....................................................................................133
Combination Chart.............................................................................................134
7. Specifications
Main Frame .........................................................................................................135
Document Feeder (Option)................................................................................138
Consumables .....................................................................................................139
INDEX....................................................................................................... 140

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Machine Exterior
1. Front cover
Open for access to the inside of the ma-
chine.
2. Control panel
Operator controls and indicators are lo-
cated here. See p.4 “Control Panel”.
3. Exposure glass cover or document
feeder (option)
When using the exposure glass, lower its
cover over an original before master
making.
When using the optional document feed-
er, place a stack of originals in the feeder.
4. Master tray
Open to replace the master roll or to clear
a master misfeed.
5. Lower master tray
Pull out this tray to clear a master mis-
feed.
6. Feed roller pressure lever
Use to adjust the contact pressure of the
paper feed roller according to paper
thickness.
7. Paper feed side plates
Use to prevent paper skew.
8. Paper feed tray
Set paper on this tray for printing.
9. Paper feed side plate lock lever
Use to lock or unlock the paper feed side
plates.
10. Side tray fine adjusting dial
Use to shift the paper feed tray sideways.
11. Paper feed tray down key
Press to lower the paper feed tray.
12. Behind cover
Flip up to use the keys underneath.
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Machine Interior
1. Main switch
Use to turn the power on or off.
2. Master eject box
Used masters are stored here.
3. Paper alignment wings
Lift or lower the wings according to the
type of paper used.
4. Paper delivery side plates
Use to align the prints on the paper deliv-
ery tray.
5. Paper delivery end plate
Use to align the leading edge of the
prints.
6. Paper delivery tray
Completed prints are delivered here.
7. Chocks
Use to adjust the buffer fins.
8. Drum unit
The master is wrapped around this unit.
9. Drum unit lock lever
Lift to unlock and pull out the drum unit.
10. Ink holder
Set the ink cartridge in this holder.
11. Drum position indicator
It is shown that the drum is in the stan-
dard position when a upper lamp is on.
12. Exposure glass
Position originals face down on the expo-
sure glass.
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Options
❖Document feeder
1. Document feeder
❖Exposure glass cover
1. Exposure glass cover
Note
❒Other options:
•A3,11"×17" Color Drum
•A4,11"×81/2" Black Drum
• Tape Dispenser
•KeyCounter
• Printer Controller
AQN003S
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Control Panel
Keys
1. {Quality Start}key
Press to have the machine perform a few
idle spins before printing. See p.66
“Quality Start Mode”.
2. {Security}key
Press to make prints from confidential
documents. See p.64 “Security Mode”.
3. {Skip Feed}key
Press to select skip feed printing. See p.61
“Skip Feed Printing”.
4. {}and {}keys (Zoom keys)
Press to fine-tune the reproduction ratio.
See p.33 “Zoom”.
5. {Edge Erase}key
Press to select erase margins on the
prints. See p.37 “Edge Erase”.
6. {Tint}key
Press to make halftone prints. See p.26
“Tint Mode”.
7. {Economy Mode}key
Press to save ink. See p.42 “Economy
Mode”.
8. {Job Reset}key
Press to stop the optional PC controller.
9. {Type of Original}key
Press to select Letter, Photo, Letter/Pho-
to, or Pencil mode. See p.40 “Type of
Original”.
10. {Reduce/Enlarge}key
Press to reduce or enlarge the image by
preset ratios. See p.31 “Preset Re-
duce/Enlarge”.
11. {Full Size}key
Press to make full size prints.
12. {Combine/Repeat}key
Press to combine two originals onto one
print. See p.58 “Combine”.
Press to repeat the image of an original
on one print. See p.60 “Repeat”.
13. {Memory/Class}key
Press to select Memory or Class modes.
See p.44 “Memory/Class”.
14. {W} and {V} keys (Speed keys)
Press to adjust the printing speed. See
p.28 “Changing the Printing Speed”.
15. {Image Position}keys
Press to shift the image forwards or back-
wards. See p.23 “Adjusting the Print Im-
age Position”.
16. Number keys
Press to enter the desired number of
prints as well as data for certain modes.
17. {q}key
Press to confirm an entry that you have
made.
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