Ricoh PRSP150W1 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Read the Manual ...............................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 4
ENERGY STAR Program ................................................................................................................................. 6
1. Guide to Components
2. Setting up the Printer
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Opening the Paper Feed ..............................................................................................................................10
Attaching the Paper Tray ..............................................................................................................................10
Loading Paper ...............................................................................................................................................10
Connecting the Printer to a Power Socket .................................................................................................. 12
Starting the Printer .........................................................................................................................................12
Installing Printer Drivers and Neo Printing Software.................................................................................14
Printing a Test Page .......................................................................................................................................2 0
Printing a Configuration Page ......................................................................................................................2 0
3. Print Media
Supported Paper ...........................................................................................................................................21
Non-Recommended Paper Types ...............................................................................................................21
Print Area .......................................................................................................................................................2 2
4. Printing
Print Jobs ........................................................................................................................................................2 3
Canceling Print Jobs ......................................................................................................................................2 4
5. Drivers
Supported System Environment ...................................................................................................................2 6
Drivers Used in Windows .............................................................................................................................2 6
Drivers Used in Mac .....................................................................................................................................4 0
6. Keys and Indicators
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 4 4
LED Indicator and Status Description ..........................................................................................................4 5
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LED Indicator Status and Operation Guide ...............................................................................................4 7
7. Machine Maintenance
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge .................................................................................................................4 9
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ....................................................................................................................5 0
Cleaning the Printer ......................................................................................................................................52
8. Troubleshooting
FAQs ...............................................................................................................................................................5 4
Paper Feed Problems ....................................................................................................................................5 4
Removing Paper Jams ...................................................................................................................................5 5
Print Quality Problems ..................................................................................................................................62
Printing Problems ...........................................................................................................................................6 3
LED Indicator Status for Errors and Operation Guide ..............................................................................6 4
9. Appendix
Precautions about Toner ...............................................................................................................................6 6
Moving and Transporting the Machine ......................................................................................................6 6
Toner Cartridge .............................................................................................................................................6 7
Specifications of the Machine .....................................................................................................................67
Trademark ......................................................................................................................................................6 8
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How to Read the Manual
Symbols Used in the Manual
The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
Indicates an explanation containing points to pay attention to when operating the software, restric-
tions, or other information. Be sure to read the explanation.
Indicates an explanation containing information that is useful to know, a supplementary operating
procedure, or other information.
Indicates reference information that may be helpful.
[ ]
Indicates a screen item or button name.
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For
handy place for quick reference.
Legal Prohibition
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:
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
certain items, consult with your legal advisor.
This machine is equipped with a function that prevents making counterfeit bank bills. Due to this func-
tion the original images similar to bank bills may not be copied properly.
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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.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, in no event will the manufacturer be liable for
any damages whatsoever arising out of failures of this machine, losses of the registered data, or the
use or non-use of this product and operation manuals provided with it.
Make sure that you always copy or have backups of the data registered in this machine. Documents
or data might be erased due to your operational errors or malfunctions of the machine.
In no event will the manufacturer be responsible for any documents created by you using this machine
or any results from the data executed by you.
For good output quality, the manufacturer recommends that you use genuine toner from the manufac-
turer.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual.
Some illustrations or explanations in this guide may differ from your product due to improvement or
change in the product.
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Important Safety Instructions
User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment
national law on collection and treatment of E-waste
Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling.
Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below.
The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must be disposed of
separately via the appropriate return and collection systems available. By following these instruc-
tions you ensure that this product is treated correctly and help to reduce potential impacts on the
environment and human health, which could otherwise result from inappropriate handling. Recycling
of products helps to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
For more detailed information on collection and recycling systems for this product, please contact
the shop where you purchased it, your local dealer or sales/service representatives.
All Other Users
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities, the shop where you bought
this product, your local dealer or sales/service representatives.
Environmental Advice for Users
Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway
Consumables yield
Recycled paper
The machine can use recycled paper which is produced in accordance with European standard
EN 12281:2002 or DIN 19309. For products using EP printing technology, the machine can
print on 64g/m2
reduction.
Duplex printing (if applicable)
Duplex printing enables both sides of a sheet of paper to be used. This saves paper and reduc-
es the size of printed documents so that fewer sheets are used. We recommend that this feature
is enabled whenever you print.
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Toner and ink cartridge return program
Toner and ink cartridge for recycling will be accepted free of charge from users in accordance
with local regulations.
For details about the return program, please refer to the Web page below or consult your ser-
vice person.
https://www.ricoh-return.com/
on the way you use it. The machine is designed to allow you to reduce electricity costs by switch-
ing to Ready mode after it prints the last page. If required, it can immediately print again from
this mode.
an energy saving mode.
In these modes, the machine consumes less power (watts). If the machine is to print again, it
needs a little longer to return from an energy saving mode than from Ready mode.
For maximum energy savings, we recommend that the default setting for power management is
used.
Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol (For EU countries only)
In accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users Annex II,
he above symbol is printed on batteries and accumulators.
This symbol means that in the European Union, used batteries and accumulators should be disposed
of separately from your household waste.
In the EU, there are separate collection systems for not only used electrical and electronic products
but also batteries and accumulators.
Please dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.
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ENERGY STAR Program
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment
The ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment encourage energy conservation
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 multifunction
devices. Energy Star standards and logos are internationally uniform.
This machine is equipped with the following Energy Saver modes: Energy Saver mode 1 and Energy
Saver mode 2. The machine recovers from Energy Saver mode when it receives a print job, prints a
received fax, or when any key is pressed.
Energy Saver mode 1
This machine automatically enters Energy Saver mode 1 about 30 seconds after the last operation is
completed.
Energy Saver mode 2
This machine automatically enters Energy Saver mode 2 1 minute after the last operation is completed.
Energy Saver mode 1 Power Consumption*1 xx.x W
Default Interval xx seconds
Recovery Time*1 xx seconds
Energy Saver mode 2 Power Consumption*1 xx.x W
Default Interval x minute
Recovery Time*1 xx seconds
*1
Recovery time and power consumption may differ depending on the conditions and environment of the machine.
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1. Guide to Components
This section introduces the names of the parts in front, at the back and inside the machine.
Exterior
Paper exit
Paper tray
Power key
Power port
USB port
printer device status.
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Interior
Paper jam
release lever
Toner cartridge
Cover Sensor
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2. Setting up the Printer
2. Setting up the Printer
Unpacking
1. Take the printer and all accessories out of the packaging.
Check you have all the accessories listed below.
Toner cartridge
USB cable (1.2 m)
Power cable (1.5 m)
CD-ROM
User Guide
Setup Guide
Safety Information
The toner cartridge has been installed in the printer.
Some parts may be not used in other countries.
Printer driver and user manual are in the CD-ROM.
2. Carefully remove the packing tape from the outside and inside of the printer.
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Opening the Paper Feed
1. Open the feed tray.
Attaching the Paper Tray
If you lift this machine, the paper tray will fall off.
1. Locate the tray guides on the bottom of the printer.
2. Insert the paper tray along the guides.
Loading Paper
This section explains how to load paper into the paper feed.
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2. Setting up the Printer
1. Before loading the paper, bend the sheets back and forth and fan the stack.
Doing this helps to prevent paper jams.
2. Load the paper with the front side facing up.
3. Do not load too much paper at a time. The feed tray can hold 50 sheets (A4
70g/m²) maximum.
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Please make sure to set the paper size and type when loading paper. When printing, please
specify the paper size and type in the printer driver so the settings can be used for printing the
loaded paper.
Do not push the paper guide too far. This may cause the paper to bend.
Failure to adjust the paper guide may cause a paper jam.
If you need to add paper to the paper feed while printing, remove any remaining paper in the
paper remaining may cause paper jams or concurrent feeding of multiple sheets.
Connecting the Printer to a Power Socket
1. Plug the power cable into the power port at the back of the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable into a properly grounded AC power sup-
ply socket.
Starting the Printer
Hold the power key for 0.5 seconds or longer to start the printer.
The indicator display shown below indicates that the printer is ready.
Power indicator is green
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2. Setting up the Printer
After the printer starts, the scanner will perform auto calibration. Please wait for the process to
complete.
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Installing Printer Drivers and Neo Printing
Software
Three ways to install drivers Quick Installation (USB)
Neo Printing software will be installed on your device by default
when you choose Quick Install.
Installing Neo Printing software
Before installing printer drivers
Your computer has 128MB or more of internal memory.
Your computer has 200 MB or more free space available
on the hard disk.
Your computer has a Windows or Apple Mac operating
system which supported by this printer.
Quick Installation (USB)
Installation of Wireless Driver Program in Windows System
1. Start the printer and connect the computer and printer with the USB cable.
2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this product into the computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
3. Select proper installation directory for your printer model. Click “setup.exe” to
start the installation.
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2. Setting up the Printer
4. Select a language when the installation program interface comes up.
5. Click [Quick Installation (USB)]. Please study the Agreement. If you accept
the agreement, please tick the box in front of [I have agreed...] and then click
[Next].
6. The program will start installing automatically.
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7. Click [Finish] after the installation is completed.
The printer is ready for use after the printer driver program is installed.
Installing drivers on Mac OS
1. Start the printer and connect the computer and printer with the USB cable.
2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this product into the computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
3. Double click the CD disk icon on the computer desktop.
4. Double click the Install icon. A window will pop up as shown in the screenshot
below.
5. Click [Continue] in the introduction window.
6. When the License Agreement interface appears, please select the required
language.
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2. Setting up the Printer
7. Please carefully read the software License Agreement, and click [Continue].
8. If you accept the terms of the license agreement, please click [Agree] to contin-
ue installation.
9. Click [Install], and the system will perform a default install of the software.
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10. For Mac OS X, enter the administrator name and password and click [Install
Software].
11. Click [Continue Installation].
12. Click [Restart] to complete the installation.
Upgrading Printer Drivers
You can upgrade the installed printer driver by following the steps below.
1. In the [Start] menu, click [Devices and Printers].
Windows Server 2003/2003 R2:
In the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008:
In the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] and click [Hardware and Sound]-[Printer]
Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2:
Click [Settings] on the charm bar, and then click [Control Panel].
When the window pops up, click [View devices and printers].
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2. Setting up the Printer
2. Right click the icon of the printer you want to modify, and click [Printer Proper-
ties].
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003/2008:
Right click the icon, and click [Properties].
3. Click the [Advanced] tab.
4. Click [New Driver...], and click [Next].
5. Click [Have Disk....].
6. Click [Browse...], and select the location of the printer driver.
7. Click [OK] and specify the printer model.
8. Click [Next].
9. Click [Finish].
10. Click [OK] to close Printer Properties window.
11. Restart the computer.
Uninstalling Printer Drivers
You can use the uninstall program also can uninstall the printer driver by following the steps below.
1. In the [Start] menu, click [Devices and Printers].
Windows Server 2003/2003 R2:
In the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008:
In the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] and click [Hardware and Sound]-[Printer].
Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2:
Click [Settings] on the charm bar, and then click [Control Panel].
When the window pops up, click [View devices and printers].
2. Right click the icon of the printer you want to delete, and click [Remove Device].
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008:
Right click the icon you want to delete and click [Delete].
3. Click [Yes].
4. Click any printer icon, and click [Print Server Properties].
5. Click the [Driver] tab.
6. If [Change Driver Settings] is displayed, please click it.
7. Select the type of printer that you want to delete, and then click Click [Delete].
8. Select [Remove Driver And Driver Package] and click [OK].
9. Click [Yes].
10. Click [Delete].
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