Ricoh Aficio AP3850C User manual

Setup Guide
For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it
handy for future reference.

Introduction
This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine.
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully
and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Power Source
120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cable to a power source as above.
Operator Safety:
This machine is considered a CDRH class I laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine con-
tains 7 milliwatt, 645 - 660 nanometer wavelength, AlGaInp Laser Diode. Direct (or indirect reflected)
eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock
mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
Laser Safety:
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical unit
in the field. 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. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis
and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement or the optical subsystem is re-
quired.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be li-
able for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper-
ating the machine.
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 this manual. This
printer 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 inch version.
For good copy quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine toner from the supplier.
The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.

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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo-
gy, Inc., All rights reserved.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
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-
volved with those marks.
Notes:
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please con-
tact your local dealer.
Note
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
•Microsoft
®Windows®95 operating system
•Microsoft
®Windows®98 operating system
•Microsoft
®Windows®Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
• The product names of Windows®2000 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
• The product names of Windows®XP are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
• The product names of Windows NT®4.0 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows NT®Server 4.0
Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation 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:
RWARNING:
R
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
R
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not
followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
•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 cartridges yourself, dispose of them
according to local regulations.

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RCAUTION:
•Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet before you move the equip-
ment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power ca-
ble will not be damaged under the equipment.
•When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall in-
side 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. (v: means "hot surface".)

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ENERGY STAR Program
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❖Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode)
This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the
last operation has been completed. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode,
press any key on the control panel.
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❖Specifications
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined
that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR
Guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for
developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is-
sues, such as global warming.
When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall
place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.
This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equip-
ment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.
Energy Saver mode Power Consumption 45 W or less
Default Time 60 minutes
Recovery Time 120 seconds or less

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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, 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.
[]
Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
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Keys built into the control panel of the machine.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Getting Started
Features of this Printer .............................................................................. 1
Guide to the Printer.................................................................................... 2
Exterior: Front View........................................................................................ 2
Exterior: Rear View ........................................................................................ 3
Inside.............................................................................................................. 4
Control Panel ................................................................................................. 5
2.Setting Up
Where to Put the Printer ............................................................................ 7
Checking the Contents of the Box.......................................................... 10
Unpacking the Printer .............................................................................. 12
Installing the Fuser Oil Unit..................................................................... 14
Installing Options ..................................................................................... 17
How to Use the Screwdriver......................................................................... 19
Installing the Paper Feed Unit...................................................................... 20
Installing the Duplex Unit Type 3800C......................................................... 28
Installing the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher).......................................................... 34
Installing the Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-bin Mailbox)...................................... 40
Installing the Toner Cartridge ................................................................. 45
Loading Paper........................................................................................... 47
Loading Paper in Tray 1............................................................................... 47
Tray 2 (Standard), 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit, 1000-sheet Paper Feed Unit ... 48
2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray.................................................................. 52
Turning On/Off the Power ....................................................................... 53
Turning On the Power .................................................................................. 53
Turning Off the Power .................................................................................. 53
Selecting the Panel Display Language................................................... 54
Printing the Configuration Page ............................................................. 55
INDEX......................................................................................................... 56

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1. Getting Started
Features of this Printer
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❖High Productivity of 28 ppm in Full Color
This printer comes with a four-tandem engine which enables the high perfor-
mance output of 28 ppm (pages per minute) in full color. You can print con-
ference records, sales promotion ads, etc. in full color, as you would do with
a monochrome printer. The printer's monochrome speed of 38 ppm is equiv-
alent to that of a high-speed monochrome laser printer, enabling you to use
this printer as your high performance network printer for both color and
monochrome printing.
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❖High Image Quality Output in True 1200 dpi
True 1200 dpi resolution makes it possible for this printer to output text doc-
uments, documents containing images that are read in with a digital camera
or scanner, and graphics in fine detail. This high resolution can be output at
the speed of 14 ppm.
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❖Versatile Options with the New Generation Controller
With the new high-speed, 64-bit controller architecture, optimized for Win-
dows software, this printer can output at top speed. You can also use "Secure
Print", where the printer does not output unless a password is entered. This
printer answers the controller's needs that only a color printer can do.
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❖First-of-its-Class Finisher
The first-of-its-class Finisher *1 is not only compatible with Duplex Print *2 and
electronic sort printing, but also corresponds to post process printing. High-
speed Duplex Print, stapling, punching, etc. can be done. The work flow of col-
or documents up until now can be vastly improved.
*1 Optional 2 Tray Finisher is required.
*2 Optional Duplex Unit is required.

Getting Started
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Guide to the Printer
Exterior: Front View
1. Upper Cover
Remove to install the optional 4-bin Mail-
box.
2. Control Panel
Contains keys for printer operation and a
panel display that shows the printer sta-
tus.
⇒p.5 “Control Panel”
3. Front Cover
Open this cover when replacing the
Waste Toner Bottle, Development Unit or
Photoconductor Unit. A screwdriver is
attached to the front cover.
4. Power Switch
Use this switch to turn the power on and
off.
5. Tray 1
Loads up to 500 sheets of plain paper in
this tray for printing. Exclusive for A4 K
paper.
6. Tray 2
Loads up to 500 sheets of plain paper in
this tray for printing.
7. Standard Tray
Output is stacked here with the print side
down.
Note
❒If printed A3 short-edge feed or 11×17
short-edge feed papers fall off the
standard tray, raise the fence to pre-
vent them from falling.
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