Ricoh Pro C5100S User manual

Operating Instructions
Adjustment Item Menu Guide: TCRU/ORU
For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................3
How to Read This Manual.................................................................................................................................4
Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................................4
Notes...............................................................................................................................................................4
Manuals for This Machine.................................................................................................................................5
1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators
Displaying the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] Button.................................................................7
Accessing Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators....................................................................................10
Layout of Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators.....................................................................................12
Features of the Displayed Items and Setting Operations..............................................................................13
Notes on How Adjustment Settings are Applied to Printed Copies.............................................................15
2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators
Menu Items and Functions...............................................................................................................................17
Setting Values...................................................................................................................................................23
[Machine: Image Position]..........................................................................................................................23
[Machine: Image Quality]...........................................................................................................................28
[Machine: Paper Feed/ Output]................................................................................................................32
[Machine: Maintenance]............................................................................................................................35
[Preprocessing: LCT]....................................................................................................................................37
[Finishing: Finisher].......................................................................................................................................38
[Finishing: Fold]............................................................................................................................................55
3. Custom Paper Settings for Administrators
Accessing Advanced Settings.........................................................................................................................63
Access Using the Control Panel..................................................................................................................63
Access Using Web Image Monitor............................................................................................................65
Description of Paper Icons...............................................................................................................................66
Deleting Saved Custom Paper Profiles...........................................................................................................67
Paper Presets in "Advanced Settings".............................................................................................................69
Displaying the Paper Profile Version..........................................................................................................69
4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings
Menu Items and Functions...............................................................................................................................71
Setting Values...................................................................................................................................................80
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Paper Feed Adjustment................................................................................................................................80
Paper Delivery Adjustment..........................................................................................................................81
Image Position/Scaling Adjustment...........................................................................................................81
Line Speed Adjustment................................................................................................................................86
Toner Adhesion Adjustment........................................................................................................................92
Transfer Adjustment......................................................................................................................................94
Fuser Adjustment........................................................................................................................................105
Decurler Adjustment..................................................................................................................................111
Finishing Position Adjustment....................................................................................................................112
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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.
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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols:
Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of paper
misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure to read these explanations.
Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine’s functions, and instructions on resolving user
errors.
This symbol is located at the end of sections. It indicates where you can find further relevant information.
[ ]
Indicates the names of keys on the machine's display or control panels.
Disclaimer
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Notes
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of
parts other than genuine parts from the manufacturer with your office products.
For good output quality, the manufacturer recommends that you use genuine toner from the
manufacturer.
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.
Depending on which country you are in, certain units may be optional. 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.
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Manuals for This Machine
The following manuals are for skilled operators only.
Adjustment Item Menu Guide
This manual explains the items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators and the advanced
settings for custom paper adjustment in "System Settings".
Replacement Guide
This manual explains how to replace the machine's components.
Troubleshooting
This manual explains how to troubleshoot problems related to image quality, paper delivery, and
other aspects of machine operation.
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1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled
Operators
Displaying the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled
Operators] Button
To use the Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators, you must first configure your machine's
Administrator Authentication Management setting.
1. Press the [User Tools] key on the control panel.
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2. Press [System Settings] on the display.
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3. Press [Administrator Tools].
4. Press [ Next].
5. Press [Administrator Authentication Management].
6. Press [Machine Management].
1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators
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7. Select [On] for "Admin. Authentication".
8. Press [OK].
9. Press [Exit].
The [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] button appears.
Displaying the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] Button
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Accessing Adjustment Settings for Skilled
Operators
1. Press [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators].
2. Press [Login].
3. Enter your login user name, and then press [OK].
If you are logging on as the administrator for the first time, enter "admin".
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4. Enter your login password, and then press [OK].
The Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators appears.
Accessing Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators
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Layout of Adjustment Settings for Skilled
Operators
This section explains how to use Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators.
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1. Adjustment items are displayed in this area. Select the setting you want to specify or change.
2. Press this button to display the print screen. You can use this screen to view the changes you have
made.
3. Press this button to close Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators.
1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators
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Features of the Displayed Items and Setting
Operations
The following operations are available for each adjustment item:
• Value setting
• Item setting
• Executing
• Display only
Value setting
Press [+] to increase the value, or [-] to decrease.
Select [OK] to apply the new setting.
Item setting
Select the item you require.
Select [OK] to apply the new setting.
Executing
Press [OK] to perform a selected function.
Features of the Displayed Items and Setting Operations
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Display only
You can check the setting for the selected item.
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Notes on How Adjustment Settings are Applied
to Printed Copies
The adjustment settings are applied to printed copies according to the settings specified for each paper
tray, paper size, and paper weight.
Depending on the adjustment setting, the same settings specified under different categories may be
applied to printed copies concurrently.
• Settings for each paper tray
• Settings for each paper weight
• Settings for each paper size
Settings for each paper tray
These adjustment settings can be specified for each paper tray.
The settings are applied only to printed copies fed from each paper tray.
Settings for each paper weight
These adjustment settings can be specified for each paper weight.
The settings are applied only to printed copies of each paper weight*1.
*1 This appears as [Paper Thickness] in [Tray Paper Settings].
Notes on How Adjustment Settings are Applied to Printed Copies
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Settings for each paper size
These adjustment settings can be specified for each paper size.
The settings are applied only to printed copies of each paper size.
• For information about the paper tray, paper thickness, and tray paper size settings that can be
specified for a particular function, see the manual for the relevant function.
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2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment
Settings for Skilled Operators
Menu Items and Functions
[Machine: Image Position]
For details about the following items, see page 23 "[Machine: Image Position]".
No. Item Description
0101 [Adjust Image Position With
Feed Direction]
Adjust the horizontal position of the print image.
0102 [Adjust Image Position
Across Feed Direction]
Adjust the vertical position of the print image.
0107 [Adjust Erase Margin With
Feed Direction]
Adjust the mask width at the leading edge, trailing edge,
left edge, or right edge of the image.
[Machine: Image Quality]
For details about the following items, see page 28 "[Machine: Image Quality]".
No. Item Description
0201 [Adjust Image Density/
DEMS]
Execute image density control manually.
DEMS can reduce the variations in thickness that occur in
the intervals between the photoconductor and
development sleeve operations.
0202 [Image Density Adjustment
Execute Interval]
Specify the number of sheets the machine prints in full
color before it automatically adjusts image density.
0203 [Adjust Maximum Image
Density]
Specify the adhesion of toner to the drum surface and
intermediate transfer belt when image density adjustment
is executed.
0204 [Adjust Line Width] Adjust the intensity of the laser for transferring image
data to the drum.
0205 [Adjust Density Difference
Across Feed Direction]
Adjust the image density difference between the top and
bottom of the image.
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No. Item Description
0207 [Adjust Fusing Temperature
on Standby]
Adjust the set fusing temperature according to the
machine status.
0208 [Auto Color Selection
Setting]
Specify the number of sheets the machine prints in full
color mode before switching to black-and-white mode
when printing a job which involves full color printing
followed by black-and-white printing.
0209 [Photoconductor Special
Mode]
Increase the amount of lubricant applied to the
photoconductor.
0210 [Fusing Belt Smoothing] Polish the fusing belt to eliminate the scratches caused by
paper edges.
0211 [Fusing Ability by Paper
Feed Speed]
Specify appropriately to improve transferability to thick
paper.
[Machine: Paper Feed/ Output]
For details about the following items, see page 32 "[Machine: Paper Feed/ Output]".
No. Item Description
0103 [Adjust Registration Paper
Buckle]
Adjust the degree of paper arching at the registration
gate.
0104 [Adjust Registration Paper
Buckle (Thick Paper)]
Adjust the degree of paper arching at the registration
gate when using paper of Paper Weight 5 to 7.
0106 [Criteria for Paper Weight] Specify the criteria for identifying the paper weight.
0140 [Buffer Pass Unit Fan
Activation Setting]
Select when the buffer pass unit fan is to operate.
[Machine: Maintenance]
For details about the following items, see page 35 "[Machine: Maintenance]".
No. Item Description
0301 [Execute Cleaning Initial
Setting]
Initialize the cleaning unit for the photoconductor unit
(PCU).
0302 [Execute Process Initial
Setting]
Initialize print settings at once.
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