Ricoh BR-C1a Basic Manual

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D179/D180/D181
Service Training
BR-C1
This course explains the new series of high-end black-and-white copiers BR-C1.
These new models are successors to the Katana series.

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D179/D180/D181
Service Training
Product Overview
This section provides an overview of the machine, and the options that can be
installed.

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Three Models
BR-C1a SP (D179), BR-C1a Basic (D179, N. America only)
95 ppm (A4/LT LEF)
The BR-C1a Basic for N. America does not have scanner
and printer units built in. It can be upgraded with a
printer/scanner kit.
BR-C1b SP (D180)
110 ppm (A4/LT LEF)
BR-C1c SP (D181)
135 ppm (A4/LT LEF)
The machine is very similar to the Taurus (except that the
Taurus is a color engine).
Differences from the Taurus will be explained during this
course, and new points that are unique to the BR-C1.
Model Names
BR-C1a Basic: Pro 8100EX
BR-C1a SP: Pro 8100S
BR-C1b SP: Pro 8110S
BR-C1c SP: Pro 8120S

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Basic System
The ADF (single-pass duplex) is built in.
Finisher SR5050 A4/LT LCIT
RT5070
This shows minimal optional peripherals attached.

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Full System - 1
1. Main Machine
2. LCIT RT5080 (A3)
3. Multi Bypass Tray BY5010
4. Cover Interposer Tray
CI5030
5. Multi-Folding Unit FD5020
6. Ring Binder RB5020
7. Booklet Finisher SR5060
8. Trimmer Unit TR5040
There will be more details on the peripherals later.

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Full System - 2
If the Trimmer Unit is not installed, the booklet tray for the
Booklet Finisher must be installed to hold stapled booklets.
The booklet tray must be removed from the finisher in order to
install the Trimmer Unit.
1. Main Machine
2. LCIT RT5080 (A3)
3. Multi Bypass Tray BY5010
4. Transit Pass Unit for Perfect
Binder Type S1
5. Perfect Binder GB5010
6. Cover Interposer Tray for
Perfect Binder Type S1
7. Booklet Finisher SR5060
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Full System - 3
1. Main Machine
2. LCIT RT5080 (A3)
3. Multi Bypass Tray BY5010
4. Multi-Folding Unit FD5020
5. Booklet Finisher SR5060
6. Trimmer Unit TR5040
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Full System - 4
1. Main Machine
2. LCIT RT5080 (A3)
3. Multi Bypass Tray BY5010
4. Cover Interposer Tray CI5030
5. Booklet Finisher SR5060
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Rules About Installing Peripherals
Either of the two LCITs can be installed on the right side of
the main machine.
The Multi Bypass Tray can be installed on top of either
LCIT.
The Decurl Unit is installed inside the main machine.
Either the Perfect Binder or the Ring Binder can be
installed, but these units cannot be installed together at the
same time.
If the Multi Folding Unit is installed, the Booklet Finisher or
Finisher must be installed as the last unit downstream.
The Trimmer Unit can be attached only to the Booklet
Finisher, not the Finisher.
The booklet tray of the Booklet Finisher must be removed
in order to install the Trimmer unit.
If the Trimmer Unit is not installed, the booklet tray of the
Booklet Finisher must be installed.
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Options: Paper Feed
Taurus-C1NewD738: Cover Interposer Tray
CI5030
Katana-C2NewD733: LCIT RT5070
Taurus-C1D517: Multi Bypass Tray
BY5010
Also used with these
models:
Taurus-C1NewD732: LCIT RT5080
NoteSimilar to:
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Options: Finishing
For D734/D735Taurus-C1, Katana-C2D449: Punch Unit PU5020
Taurus-C1, Katana-C2D419: Ring Opener Type A
Aegis/Aries
Katana-C2
NewD737: Ring Binder RB5020
NewD736: Transit Pass Unit for
Perfect Binder Type S1
Taurus-C1, Katana-C2NewD740: Multi-Folding Unit
FD5020
Taurus-C1NewD741: Decurl Unit DU5030
Aegis/Aries
Katana-C2
NewD736: Perfect Binder GB5010
NewD736: Cover Interposer Tray for
Perfect Binder Type S1
Taurus-C1D520: Trimmer Unit TR5040
Taurus-C1, Katana-C2NewD735: Finisher SR5050
Also used with these
models:
Taurus-C1, Katana-C2NewD734: Booklet Finisher SR5060
NoteSimilar to:
The multi-folding unit does not support custom paper sizes.
Output Jogger Unit Type M2: It jogs the sheets delivered to the finisher shift tray.

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Options: Controller
NewD726: IPDS Unit Type S1
NewD726: SD card for
NetWare printing Type S1
NewD726: Browser Unit Type
S1
Also used with these
models:
Similar to those
used with other
models
NewD726: Postscript3 Unit
Type S1
NoteSimilar to:
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Options: Controller
For CC certificationUsed with many other
models
D377: Data Overwrite
Security Unit Type H
CH-C1, Met-C1D164: IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Interface Unit Type M3
For BR-C1a Basic onlyNewD726: Printer/Scanner
Unit Type S1
Used with many other
models
D377: File Format
Converter Type E
Used with many other
models
B679: IEEE 1284 Interface
Board Type A
Used with many other
models
D566: Bluetooth Interface
Unit Type D
Used with many other
models
D640: Copy Data Security
Unit Type G
Used with many other
models
D641: SD Card for Fonts
Type D
Used with many other
models
B869: Unicode Font
Package for SAP®
CH-C1, Met-C1
Also used with these
models:
NewD166: OCR Unit Type M2
NoteSimilar to:
No additional notes

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Options: EFI Controller
Also used with these
models:
NewD726: Printer Controller
EB-32
NoteSimilar to:
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Options: Other
B452: Key Counter
Bracket Type 1027
Used with many other models
Katana-C2
Also used with these
models:
B870: Optional Counter
Interface Unit Type A
B328: Copy Connector
Type 3260
NoteSimilar to:
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Operation Panel
10.4-inch LCD touch panel
Customizable display
Same as Ch-C1 and Met-C1. There is no Smart Operation Panel option with
Android OS.

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Similarities with Other Models - 1
ADF: Similar to CH-C1
Scanner: Similar to CH-C1
Image Processing: Similar to CH-C1
Laser Unit: Similar to Taurus-C1
Toner Supply: New
Photoconductor Unit (PCU): Similar to Aries-C1.5/P-1.5
Development Unit: Similar to Aries-C1.5/P-1.5
Image Transfer Belt Unit: New
ITB Cleaning Unit: Similar to Taurus-C1
Process Control: Similar to previous models, but improved
from Katana-C2 (elements from Taurus-C1 and Aries are
included)
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Similarities with Other Models - 2
Paper Transfer: Similar to Taurus-C1
Paper Transport Belt: Similar to Taurus-C1
Fusing Unit: New
Paper Feed Unit: Similar to Katana-C2
Paper Registration: Similar to Taurus-C1
Paper Switch Back and Duplex Pass unit: Similar
to Taurus-C1
Used Toner Collection System: New
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SD Cards
When the machine is shipped from the factory, the
printer/scanner card is in slot 1 (except for the basic model: USA
only). Do not remove this card from slot 1.
Options on SD cards must be moved to the card in slot 1.
Store the original SD cards inside the machine, as proof of
purchase.
Open the right front door, and remove the post. Store the cards
inside as shown.
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Important Specifications - 1
Engine speed (plain paper, A4/LT LEF)
C1a: 95 ppm (A4/LT LEF)
C1b: 110 ppm (A4/LT LEF)
C1c: 135 ppm (A4/LT LEF)
Warm-up time: Less than 360 sec. (23C, 73.4F)
Max. print area: 320 x 480 mm (12.6 x 18.9 in.)
Input Capacity
Standard
» Tray 1: 1,100 sheets x 2 (Tandem Tray), Tray 2: 550 sheets, Tray 3:
550 sheets
» Total: 3,300 sheets
Optional A4/LT LCT
» Tray 4: 1,100 sheets, Tray 5: 1,100 sheets, Tray 6: 2,800 sheets
» Total: 5,000 sheets
Optional A3/DLT LCT
» Tray 4: 1,100 sheets, Tray 5: 2,200 sheets, Tray 6: 1,100 sheets
» Total: 4,400 sheets
Optional Multi Bypass Tray
» Tray 7: 550 sheets
Maximum
» w/ A4/LT LCT: 8,850 sheets
» w/ A3/DLT LCT: 8,250 sheets
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