Ricoh AFICIO AP306 User manual

Please read the Safety Information in the“Printer Reference”before using this machine.
It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
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UNPACKINGTHE PRINTER AND
CHECKINGTHE CONTENTS OF
THE BOX
Caution
• To prevent injury, this printer should be lifted by
at least two people.
Check the contents of the box according to the
following list. If one or some items are missing,
please contact your sales or service
representative.
Important
❒The parallel cable is not included in the box. It is
your responsibility to provide the parallel cable
appropriate for the computer you are using.
Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
Setup Guide
Output Tray Extender
Fuser Oil Bottle
CD-ROM
Power Cord
Printer (including a starter toner cartridge)
Additional Documentation
Remove the plastic bag.
Lift the printer and move it to the place where
you want to install it.
When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the
printer.
TFWH105E
Important
❒Be careful when lifting the printer as the front right
side is significantly heavier than the front left side.
WHERETO PUTTHE PRINTER
The printer’s location should be carefully chosen
becauseenvironmentalconditions greatly affectits
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 sheet.
• 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.
REMOVINGTHETAPES,
PROTECTIVE SHEET AND
PADDING FROMTHE PRINTER
Remove the ten tapes that hold the outside
coversclosed.
TFWX416E
Push the front cover release button and open
the front cover.
TFWX086E
Holding the green inset grips of the
photoconductor unit, pull the top of the unit
forward.
TFWX257E
Pull the red tab to remove the protective sheet
from the photoconductor unit.
ZBGH101E
Important
❒Be careful to prevent the green film in the
photoconductor unit from becoming dirty or
damaged, and do not touch the black belt in the
unit. The condition of these components directly
affects output quality.
❒Do not rotate the gear on the right side of the
photoconductor unit or the inside belt will be
damaged.
❒The white powder on the photoconductor unit is to
protect it after installation into the printer. This
white powder does not have any adverse effect on
the interior of the printer.
INSTALLINGTHE FUSER OIL
BOTTLE
Caution
• Donot incinerate the oil bottle.Thisaction could
cause a fire or getting burned.
• Spilt oil is very slippery.If oil is spilt, wipe it with
alkalinecleaner.Otherwise,the oilysurfacescan
createthe dangerof slipping and personal injury.
Remove the green cap from the new oil bottle.
Important
❒Hold the clear cap while turning the green cap. Do
not remove the clear cap.
TFWX035E
Open the fuser oil bottle cover of the printer.
TFWX095E
Insert the new oil bottle into the oil bottle case.
TFWX105E
Close the fuser oil bottle cover.
INSTALLINGTHE PAPER
TRAY AND OUTPUTTRAY
EXTENDER
Thefollowing procedure describeshow to load
A4
L .
Formore informationabout the paper sizes that
can be set in the paper tray, see "Paper and
Other Media Supported by This Printer" in the
"Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on
the CD-ROM.
Slide the paper tray out until it stops. Lift it
slightly then slide it out of the printer. Place it
on a flat surface.
Remove the packing marked with a red tab
inside the printer on the left.
ZBGH110E
Holding the green inset grips of the
photoconductor unit, push the unit back to its
original position.
TFWX256E
Close the front cover.
Confirm that the front cover closes properly.
Remove the one piece of padding and two tapes.
TFWY015E
Slidethe paper guides to adjustthem to the paper
width.
Adjust the paper guides until they click into position.
TFWY035E
A
Important
❒Donot touch the friction pad (A) or paper misfeeds
or multi-feeds might occur.
Note
❒The factory default setting is A4 L.
Loadpaper into the traywith thesideto be printed
onto face up.
TFWY045E
Important
❒Confirm that the top of the stack is no higher than
the limit mark (▼▼) inside the tray.
❒Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide.
❒Do not mix different kinds of paper in the tray.
Adjustthe paper size dial to match the papersize
and feed direction.
TFWY055E
Slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops.
Important
❒Besuretoinsert the paper tray completely or paper
misfeedsmightoccur, or the front cover might touch
the paper tray.
Insert the output trayextenderinto the output tray.
ZBGH020E
Caution
• Keepthemachine away fromhumidity and dust.
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
• Placethe machine on a strongand level surface.
Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause
personal injury.
• If you use the machine in a confined space,
confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Recommended temperature and humidity
32
54
27 8010 80
32 2010 20
RH
80
60
40
20
10 20 30
15
70
15
30 25 30
25
70
89.6
54
80.6 8050 80
89.6 2050 20
RH
80
60
40
20
50 60 90
59
70
59
30 77 30
77
70
70 80
Possible operation range Recommended range
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear
and left to right.
Toavoid possible build-up of ozone, locatethisprinterinalarge well
ventilatedroomthathasanairturnovermorethan 30m 3/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.
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:
❒220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.2 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:
TFWX075E
BD
A
C
A: more than 5 cm (2.0")
B: more than 10 cm (4.0")
C: more than 70 cm (27.6")
D: more than 65 cm (25.6")

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CONNECTINGTHE POWER
CORD
Caution
• When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip
theplug toavoiddamaging the cord andcausing
a fire or an electric shock.
• Itis dangerousto handle the plug with wet hands.
Doing this may result in receiving an electric
shock.
Confirm that the power switch is turned off.If it is
on, turn it off.
TFWX115E
Plug the power cord into the socket on the back
of the printer.
ZBGH030E
Plug the other end securely into the wall outlet.
SELECTINGTHE PANEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Follow the procedure below to select a language.
Note
❒You can select one of the following languages:
English,German,French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish or
Japanese.
❒The default setting is English.
❒If you want to use the English panel display, it is
notnecessaryforyoutodothefollowingprocedure.
Turn on the printer's power switch.
TFWX132E
Aftertheprinter warms up,theready message appearsonthepanel
display.
Press the Menu ( ) key.
TFWS027E
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Menu> ▲
IPDL-C Menu ▼
Pressthe ▼ or ▲ keyto display“SystemMenu”.
<Menu> ▲
System Menu ▼
Press the Enter ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<System Menu> ▲
1.Paper Tray ▼
Press the ▼ or ▲ key to display “14.Language”.
<System Menu> ▲
14.Language ▼
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Press the ▼ or ▲ key until the language you
want to select appears on the lower line of the
panel display.
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Press the On Line ( ) key.
The On Line indicator is lit.
Press the On Line ( ) key again.
The On Line indicator turns off.
Press the Reset ( ) key.
The setting becomes effective.
PRINTINGTHETEST PAGE
You can check if the printer works properly by
printing a test page such as theconfigurationpage.
However, youcannot checkthe connection between
the printer and the computer by printing the test
page.
Press the Menu ( ) key.
TFWS027E
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Menu> ▲
IPDL-C Menu ▼
Press the ▼ or ▲ key to display "List Print", and
then press the Enter ( ) key.
<Menu> ▲
List Print ▼
The following message appears on the panel display.
<List Print> ▲
1.Config.Page ▼
Confirm that "1.Config.Page" is on the display,
and then press the Enter ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Config.Page>
Press # key
Press the Enter ( ) key.
In a short time, the test printing will start.
Printing...
Config.Page
Important
❒If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,
seeifanerrormessageappears on the panel display.
For more information about error messages, see
"Troubleshooting" in the "Printer Reference".
Press the On Line ( ) key.
TFWS028E
Turn off the printer's power switch.
CONNECTINGTHE PRINTERTO
A COMPUTER
Connect the printer to a computer using a parallel
cable.
Important
❒The parallel cable is not provided with the printer.
Itisyourresponsibilitytoprovidetheparallelcable
appropriate for the computer that you are using.
❒The printer's parallel connection is a standard bi-
directional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin
parallel cable compliant with IEEE1284 and a
parallel port on the computer.
❒To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded
cable.
Note
❒Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters
(8.2 feet) long.
Confirm that the printer's power switch is turned
off.If it is on, turn it off.
Turn the computer off.
Attach the parallel cable to the port of the
printer. Secure the cable with the metal fittings
as shown in the illustration.
Important
❒Ratingvoltageoftheparallelport forthecomputer;
Max. DC 5V.
ZBGH040E
Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the
port of the computer.Secure the cable.
SETTING UP FOR PRINTING
Printing requires installation of a printer driver to
the operating system.
Reference
❒See "Printer Driver for This Printer" in the "Setup
Guide".
❒If you want to install options, see "Installing
Options" in the "Setup Guide".
PREPARINGTHETONER
CARTRIDGES
Warning
• Donotincinerate spilled toneror usedtoner.Toner
dustmight ignitewhen exposedto anopen flame.
• Disposalcan takeplace at our authorized dealer
or at an appropriate collection site.
• If you dispose of the used toner containers
yourself, disposeof them according to yourlocal
regulations.
Caution
• Do not eat or swallow toner.
• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner
cartridges out of reach of children.
• Ourproducts areengineered tomeet the highest
standards of quality and functionality. When
purchasing expendable supplies, we
recommend using only those provided by an
authorized dealer.
• When removing misfed paper, do not touch the
fusing section because it could be very hot.
Toner cartridges havealready been installed inthe
printer at the factory.
Follow the procedurebelow to removethetapefrom
each cartridge and prepare them for use with this
printer.
Note
❒Prepare the cartridges in the following order:
1. Yellow, 2. Cyan, 3. Magenta, 4. Black.
Turn on the printer's power switch.
The following message appears on the panel display.
IPDL-C
Warming Up
After about four minutes, the following message appears.
Remove the Tape
Yellow Toner
Open the left cover.
TFWX145E
Slide the lock lever up.
TFWX155E
Carefully pull out the toner cartridge.
aHolding the toner cartridge grip, slide it out until you can see
the green tape.
bWithyour handunderthe greentape,carefullyremovethe toner
cartridge as shown in the illustration.
TFWX165E
Hold the toner cartridge and shake it from side
to side about ten times as shown in the
illustration.
TFWX506E
A
Important
❒Donottouchtheroller(A)ortheprintqualitymight
be reduced.
❒If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner
might not be evenly distributed in the cartridge. In
this case, the print quality might be reduced.
Gently slide the toner cartridge into the printer.
TFWX168E
Note
❒Do not push the toner cartridge with force.
Return the lock lever to its original position.
TFWX175E
Pull the tape out as shown in the illustration.
TFWX167E
Close the left cover.
At this time, the message changes on the panel display.
The toner cartridge will automatically rotate to the next color.
Repeat steps to for each color toner
cartridge.
Ifthefollowing messageappearsonthe paneldisplay,theprinter is
warming up.
It requires about eight minutes to warm up.
Please Wait
[>>>]
Important
❒Do not open the front cover or turn off the power
until the printer is ready. If you do, the printer may
be resetting.
Thefollowing messageappearsonthepanel display.Thiscompletes
the toner cartridge installation.
IPDL-C
Ready

Please read the Safety Information in the“Printer Reference”before using this machine.
It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
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UNPACKINGTHE PRINTER AND
CHECKINGTHE CONTENTS OF
THE BOX
Caution
• To prevent injury, this printer should be lifted by
at least three people.
Check the contents of the box according to the
following list. If one or some items are missing,
please contact your sales or service
representative.
Important
❒The parallel cable is not included in the box. It is
your responsibility to provide the parallel cable
appropriate for the computer you are using.
Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
Setup Guide
Output Tray Extender
Fuser Oil Bottle
CD-ROM
Power Cord
Printer (including a starter toner cartridge)
Additional Documentation
Remove the plastic bag.
Lift the printer and move it to the place where
you want to install it.
When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the
printer.
4
1
2
3
5
6
ZBGH160E
Important
❒Be careful when lifting the printer as the front right
side is significantly heavier than the front left side.
❒Do not grip the part joining Tray 1 and the duplex
tray.
WHERETO PUTTHE PRINTER
The printer’s location should be carefully chosen
becauseenvironmentalconditions greatly affectits
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 sheet.
• 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.
REMOVINGTHETAPES,
PROTECTIVE SHEET AND
PADDING FROMTHE PRINTER
Remove the fifteen tapes that holds the outside
coversclosed.
ZBGH062E
ZBGH140E
Pull the duplex tray out, and then remove the
three tapes that fixes the paper guides in the
duplex tray.
ZBGH150E
Push the front cover release button and open
the front cover.
ZBGH071E
Holding the green inset grips of the
photoconductor unit, pull the top side of the unit
forward.
ZBGH092E
INSTALLINGTHE FUSER OIL
BOTTLE
Caution
• Donot incinerate the oil bottle.Thisaction could
cause a fire or getting burned.
• Spilt oil is very slippery.If oil is spilt, wipe it with
alkalinecleaner.Otherwise,the oilysurfacescan
createthe dangerof slipping and personal injury.
Remove the green cap from the new oil bottle.
Important
❒Hold the clear cap while turning the green cap. Do
not remove the clear cap.
TFWX035E
Open the fuser oil bottle cover of the printer.
ZBGH130E
Insert the new oil bottle into the oil bottle case.
ZBGH131E
Close the fuser oil bottle cover.
INSTALLINGTHE PAPER
TRAY AND OUTPUTTRAY
EXTENDER
Thefollowing procedure describeshow to load
A4
L .
Formore informationabout the paper sizes that
can be set in the paper tray, see "Paper and
Other Media Supported by This Printer" in the
"Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on
the CD-ROM.
Slide the paper tray out until it stops. Lift it
slightly then slide it out of the printer. Place it
on a flat surface.
Pull the red tab to remove the protective sheet
from the new photoconductor unit.
ZBGH101E
Important
❒Be careful to prevent the green film in the
photoconductor unit from becoming dirty or
damaged, and do not touch the black belt in the
unit. The condition of these components directly
affects output quality.
❒Do not rotate the gear on the right side of the
photoconductor unit or the inside belt will be
damaged.
❒The white powder on the photoconductor unit is
toprotectitafterinstallationintotheprinter. This
white powder does not have any adverse effect on
the interior of the printer.
Remove the packing marked with a red tab
inside the printer on the left.
ZBGH110E
Holding the green inset grips of the
photoconductor unit, push the unit back to its
original position.
ZBGH091E
Close the front cover.
Confirm that the front cover closes properly.
Caution
• Keepthemachine away fromhumidity and dust.
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
• Placethe machine on a strongand level surface.
Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause
personal injury.
• If you use the machine in a confined space,
confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Recommended temperature and humidity
32
54
27 8010 80
32 2010 20
RH
80
60
40
20
10 20 30
15
70
15
30 25 30
25
70
89.6
54
80.6 8050 80
89.6 2050 20
RH
80
60
40
20
50 60 90
59
70
59
30 77 30
77
70
70 80
Possible operation range Recommended range
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear
and left to right.
Toavoid possible build-up of ozone, locatethisprinterinalarge well
ventilatedroomthathasanairturnovermorethan 30m 3/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.
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
Connectthe power cordtoa powersourcewith thefollowingspecifications:
❒220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.2 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:
ZBGX080E
BD
A
C
A: more than 5 cm (2.0")
B: more than 10 cm (4.0")
C:morethan70cm(27.6")
D:morethan65cm(25.6")
Remove the one piece of padding and two tapes.
TFWY015E
Slidethe paper guides to adjustthem to the paper
width.
Adjust the paper guides until they click into position.
TFWY035E
A
Important
❒Donot touch the friction pad (A) or paper misfeeds
or multi-feeds might occur.
Note
❒The factory default setting is A4 L.
Loadpaper into the traywith thesideto be printed
onto face up.
TFWY045E
Important
❒Confirm that the top of the stack is no higher than
the limit mark (▼▼) inside the tray.
❒Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide.
❒Do not mix different kinds of paper in the tray.
Adjustthe paper size dial to match the papersize
and feed direction.
TFWY055E
Slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops.
Important
❒Besuretoinsert the paper tray completely or paper
misfeedsmightoccur, or the front cover might touch
the paper tray.
Insert the output trayextenderinto the output tray.
ZBGH021E

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CONNECTINGTHE POWER
CORD
Caution
• When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip
theplug toavoiddamaging the cord andcausing
a fire or an electric shock.
• Itis dangerousto handle the plug with wet hands.
Doing this may result in receiving an electric
shock.
Confirm that the power switch is turned off.If it is
on, turn it off.
ZBGH061E
Plug the power cord into the socket on the back
of the printer.
ZBGH080E
Plug the other end securely into the wall outlet.
SELECTINGTHE PANEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Follow the procedure below to select a language.
Note
❒You can select one of the following languages:
English,German,French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish or
Japanese.
❒The default setting is English.
❒If you want to use the English panel display, it is
notnecessaryforyoutodothefollowingprocedure.
Turn on the printer's power switch.
ZBGH063E
Aftertheprinter warms up,theready message appearsonthepanel
display.
Press the Menu ( ) key.
TFWS027E
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Menu> ▲
IPDL-C Menu ▼
Pressthe ▼ or ▲ keyto display“SystemMenu”.
<Menu> ▲
System Menu ▼
Press the Enter ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<System Menu> ▲
1.Paper Tray ▼
Press the ▼ or ▲ key to display “14.Language”.
<System Menu> ▲
14.Language ▼
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Press the ▼ or ▲ key until the language you
want to select appears on the lower line of the
panel display.
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Press the On Line ( ) key.
The On Line indicator is lit.
Press the On Line ( ) key again.
The On Line indicator turns off.
Press the Reset ( ) key.
The setting becomes effective.
PREPARINGTHETONER
CARTRIDGES
Warning
• Donotincinerate spilled toneror usedtoner.Toner
dustmight ignitewhen exposedto anopen flame.
• Disposalcan takeplace at our authorized dealer
or at an appropriate collection site.
• If you dispose of the used toner containers
yourself, disposeof them according to yourlocal
regulations.
Caution
• Do not eat or swallow toner.
• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner
cartridges out of reach of children.
• Ourproducts areengineered tomeet the highest
standards of quality and functionality. When
purchasing expendable supplies, we
recommend using only those provided by an
authorized dealer.
• When removing misfed paper, do not touch the
fusing section because it could be very hot.
Toner cartridges havealready been installed inthe
machine at the factory.
Follow the procedurebelow to removethetapefrom
each cartridge and prepare them for use with this
printer.
Note
❒Prepare the cartridges in the following order:
1. Yellow, 2. Cyan, 3. Magenta, 4. Black.
Turn on the printer's power switch.
The following message appears on the panel display.
IPDL-C
Warming Up
After about four minutes, the following message appears.
Remove the Tape
Yellow Toner
Open the left cover.
ZBGT010E
Slide the lock lever up.
TFWX155E
Carefully pull out the toner cartridge.
aHolding the toner cartridge grip, slide it out until you can see
the green tape.
bWithyour handunderthe greentape,carefullyremovethe toner
cartridge as shown in the illustration.
ZBGT013E
Hold the toner cartridge and shake it from side to
side about ten times as shown in the illustration.
TFWX506E
A
Important
❒Donottouchtheroller(A)ortheprintqualitymight
be reduced.
❒If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner
might not be evenly distributed in the cartridge. In
this case, the print quality might be reduced.
Gently slide the toner cartridge into the printer.
ZBGT011E
Note
❒Do not push the toner cartridge with force.
Return the lock lever to its original position.
TFWX175E
Pull the tape out as shown in the illustration.
ZBGT012E
Close the left cover.
At this time, the message changes on the panel display.
The toner cartridge will automatically rotate to the next color.
Repeat steps to for each color toner
cartridge.
Ifthefollowing messageappearsonthe paneldisplay,theprinter is
warming up.
It requires about eight minutes to warm up.
Please Wait
[>>>]
Important
❒Do not open the front cover or turn off the power
until the printer is ready. If you do, the printer may
be resetting.
Thefollowing messageappearsonthepanel display.Thiscompletes
the toner cartridge installation.
IPDL-C
Ready
PRINTINGTHETEST PAGE
You can check if the printer works properly by
printing a test page such as theconfigurationpage.
However, youcannot checkthe connection between
the printer and the computer by printing the test
page.
Press the Menu ( ) key.
TFWS027E
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Menu> ▲
IPDL-C Menu ▼
Press the ▼ or ▲ key to display "List Print", and
then press the Enter ( ) key.
<Menu> ▲
List Print ▼
The following message appears on the panel display.
<List Print> ▲
1.Config.Page ▼
Confirm that "1.Config.Page" is on the display,
and press the Enter ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Config.Page>
Press # key
Press the Enter ( ) key.
In a short time, the test printing will start.
Printing...
Config.Page
Important
❒If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,
seeifanerrormessageappears on the panel display.
For more information about error messages, see
"Troubleshooting" in the "Printer Reference".
Press the On Line ( ) key.
TFWS028E
Turn off the printer's power switch.
CONNECTINGTHE PRINTERTO
A COMPUTER
Connect the printer to a computer using a parallel
interface cable.
Important
❒The parallel cable is not provided with the printer.
Itisyourresponsibilitytoprovidetheparallelcable
appropriate for the computer that you are using.
❒The printer's parallel connection is a standard bi-
directional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin
parallel cable compliant with IEEE1284 and a
parallel port on the computer.
❒To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded
cable.
Note
❒Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters
(8.2 feet) long.
Confirm that the printer's power switch is turned
off.If it is on, turn it off.
Turn the computer off.
Attach the parallel cable to the port of the
printer. Secure the cable with the metal fittings
as shown in the illustration.
Important
❒Ratingvoltageoftheparallelport forthecomputer;
Max. DC 5V.
ZBGH120E
Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the
port of the computer.Secure the cable.
SETTING UP FOR PRINTING
Printing requires installation of a printer driver for
the operating system.
Reference
❒See "Printer Driver for This Printer" in the "Setup
Guide".
❒If you want to install options, see "Installing
Options" in the "Setup Guide".

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Setup Guide
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

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Aficio RICOH COLOR LASER AP306/AP306D Setup Guide
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111
Overseas Affiliates
U.S.A.
RICOH CORPORATION
5 Dedrick Place
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Phone: [phone]
The Netherlands
RICOH EUROPE B.V.
Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen
Phone: [phone]
United Kingdom
RICOH UK LTD.
Ricoh House,
1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham,
Middlesex, TW13 7HG
Phone: [phone]
Germany
RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Mergenthalerallee 38-40,
65760 Eschborn
Phone: [phone]
France
RICOH FRANCE S.A.
383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle
BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: [phone]
Spain
RICOH ESPAÑA S.A.
Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14,
08005 Barcelona
Phone: [phone]
Italy
RICOH ITALIA SpA
Via della Metallurgia 12,
37139 Verona
Phone: [phone]
Hong Kong
RICOH HONG KONG LTD.
23/F., China Overseas Building,
139, Hennessy Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]
Singapore
RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD.
260 Orchard Road,
#15-01/02 The Heeren,
Singapore 238855
Phone: [phone]
Model number: G047-27, G048-27
Printed in The Netherlands
EE GB G047-8620

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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Notes:
The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will
be using before reading this manual.
Power Source
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.2 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.
Operator Safety:
This machine is considered a class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine contains 10-
milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye con-
tact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mecha-
nisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
The following label is attached on the back side of the machine.
Laser Safety:
The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the field. Customerengineers aretherefore directed to return all chassis and laser sub-
systems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.
Important
Parts 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.
Caution:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in thismanual. This ma-
chine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye
damage.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other
than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
Descriptions in this manual Application
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR Aficio Manager for Admin
PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Aficio Manager for Client
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 825
LASER KLASSE 1 nach IEC 825

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Declaration of Conformity
“The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC.”
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
ameans POWER ON.
bmeans POWER OFF.
Copyright © 2000 Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Draft2000/06/22
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Notes:
The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will
be using before reading this manual.
Power Source
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.2 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.
Operator Safety:
This machine is considered a class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine contains 10-
milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye con-
tact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mecha-
nisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
The following label is attached on the back side of the machine.
Laser Safety:
The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the field. Customerengineers aretherefore directed to return all chassis and laser sub-
systems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.
Important
Parts 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.
Caution:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in thismanual. This ma-
chine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye
damage.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
Supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine supplier's parts in your supplier's office product.
For good copy quality, supplier recommends that you use genuine supplier's toner.
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Descriptions in this manual Application
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR Aficio Manager for Admin
PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Aficio Manager for Client
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 825
LASER KLASSE 1 nach IEC 825

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Declaration of Conformity
“The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC.”
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
ameans POWER ON.
bmeans POWER OFF.

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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Notes:
The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will
be using before reading this manual.
Power Source
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.2 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.
Operator Safety:
This machine is considered a class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine contains 10-
milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye con-
tact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mecha-
nisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
The following label is attached on the back side of the machine.
Laser Safety:
The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the field. Customerengineers aretherefore directed to return all chassis and laser sub-
systems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.
Important
Parts 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.
Caution:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in thismanual. This ma-
chine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye
damage.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
Supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine supplier's parts in your supplier's office product.
For good copy quality, supplier recommends that you use genuine supplier's toner.
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Descriptions in this manual Application
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR infotec NetPrint Manager for Admin
PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT infotec NetPrint Manager for Client
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 825
LASER KLASSE 1 nach IEC 825

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Declaration of Conformity
“The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC.”
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
ameans POWER ON.
bmeans POWER OFF.

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i
Trademarks
RICOH-SCRIPT2®is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company.
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows NT®are registered trademarks of Mi-
crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Adobe®, PostScript®, Acrobat®and PageMaker®are registered trademarks of
Adobe System Incorporated.
Ethernet®is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
AppleTalk, Apple, Macintosh, TrueType and LaserWriter are registered trade-
marks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might
be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in
those marks.
Notes:
Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please con-
tact your local dealer.
Notes:
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
• Microsoft®Windows®95 operating system
• Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system
• Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
• Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server
• Microsoft®Windows NT®Server operating system Version 4.0
• Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation operating system Version 4.0

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Safety Information
When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
R WARNING:
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 fol-
lowed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
• Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-
tension cord.
• Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible,
so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
• Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
power cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
• To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not
remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this man-
ual.
• Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
not the cable) if any of the following conditions exist:
• You spill something into the equipment.
• You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
• Your equipment's cover has been damaged.
• 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 appropriate col-
lection site.
• If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose of them
according to local regulations.

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R CAUTION:
•
Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment.
While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will
not be damaged under the equipment.
•
When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•
Donot allowpaperclips, staples,or other small metallic objectstofall inside
the equipment.
•
Do not eat or swallow toner.
•
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of reach of children.
•
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended
supplies at a household waste collection point. Disposal should take place
at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site.
•
Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and
functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using
only those specified by an authorized dealer.
•
The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a
label indicating a “hot surface”. Touching a “hot surface” could result in a
burn injury.
•
If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on. Otherwise, severe
cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.

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Energy Star Program
❖
Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode)
This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the
last operation has been completed when the Energy Level is set to level 1. To
exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the operation panel.
To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode, see “Using the Operation
Panel” in the “Printer Reference” included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
❖
Specifications
-Recycled Paper
In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled
paper which is environment friendly. Please contact your sales representative
for recommended paper.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have deter-
mined that this machine model meets the ENER-
GY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving sys-
tem for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with en-
vironmental issues, such as global warming.
When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Part-
ner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.
This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office
equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.
Simplex printer Duplex printer
Lower-power mode
(Energy Saver mode)
Power Consumption 45 W or less
Default Time 60 minutes

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Manuals for This Printer
There are five manuals that separately describe the procedures for the installa-
tion of a printer and for the operation and maintenance of the printer and its op-
tional equipment.
To enhance safe and efficient operation of the printer, all users should read and
follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
❖
Quick Installation Guide
Describes the procedures for installing the printer.
❖
Setup Guide
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting
up the printer and its options (this manual).
❖
Printer Reference
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using
the printer and its options. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-
ROM.
❖
RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions
Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2
printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the
CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
❖
Network Interface Board Operating Instructions
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting
up and using the printer in a network environment. The manual is provided
as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and
Utilities”.

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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 which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating.
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.
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Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
{}
Keys built into the machine's operation panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Getting Started
Features of This Printer............................................................................ 1
Printer Drivers for This Printer................................................................. 3
Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM..................................... 4
Guide to the Printer................................................................................... 5
Exterior-Front View ....................................................................................... 5
Exterior-Rear View........................................................................................ 8
Interior......................................................................................................... 11
Operation Panel.......................................................................................... 12
Turning the Printer On and Off.................................................................... 13
2.Installing Options
Available Options.................................................................................... 16
Installing the Memory Unit...................................................................... 17
Installing the Interface Board................................................................. 19
Connecting the Printer to the Network ........................................................ 21
Installing the Paper Feed Unit................................................................ 22
3.Configuring the Printer for the Network
Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel..... 25
4.Installing the Printer Driver and Software
Auto Run .................................................................................................. 31
Installing by Auto Run ................................................................................ 33
Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver ....................................................... 34
Windows 95/98 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver................................. 34
Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver.................................. 35
Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver ............................... 38
Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ....................................... 40
Windows 95/98 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver................. 40
Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver.................. 42
Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver............... 45
Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5............................................... 47
Macintosh.................................................................................................... 48
INDEX........................................................................................................ 53

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