Ricoh Aficio AP400 User manual

Please read the Safety Information in the Setup Guide or Printer Reference before using this machine.
It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING MACHINE PROBLEMS.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
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WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER
The printer’s location should be carefully chosen
because environmental conditions greatly affect its
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 modifica-
tions to the power cord. Do not place heavy ob-
jects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than nec-
essary. These actions could cause an electric
shock or fire.
Caution
• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust.
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
• Place the machine on a strong and level sur-
face. Otherwise, the machine might fall and
cause personal injury.
• If you use the machine in a confined space, con-
firm that there is a continuous flow of air.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Recommended temperature and humidity
32°C
54%
27°C 80%10°C 80%
32°C 15%
10°C 15%
%RH
80
60
40
20
10 20 30 °C
15°C
70%
15°C
30%
25°C
30%
25°C
70%
50°F 80% 80.6°F 80%
77°F
70%
77°F
30%
89.6°F
54%
89.6°F 15%
50°F 15%
59°F
30%
59°F
70%
80
60
40
20
50 80 90
60 70
%RH
°F
Possible operation range Recommended range
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear
and left to right.
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 follow-
ing specifications:
❒120V, 60Hz, 7.4A or more
Space Required for Installing the Printer
Leave enough space around the printer. This space is neces-
sary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum)
space requirement is as follows:
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A
B
C
D
A: more than 10 cm (4.0")
B: more than 10 cm (4.0")
C: more than 100 cm (40.0")
D: more than 10 cm (4.0")
UNPACKING THE PRINTERAND
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF
THE BOX
Check the contents of the box according to
the following list. If one or some items are miss-
ing, please contact your sales or service rep-
resentative.
Important
❒The interface cable is not included in the box. Make
sure that the interface cable you use, is appropriate
for your computer.
Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
Setup Guide
CD-ROM (3)
Power Cord
Printer (including a starter toner cartridge)
Additional Documentation
Paper Wedge
ZKEX810E
Remove the plastic bag. Lift the printer and move
it to the place where you want to install it.
When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. Otherwise
the machine could break or cause injury if dropped.
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Remove the orange adhesive tape.
INSTALLING THE TONER
CARTRIDGE
Warning
• Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner
dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame.
• Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer
or at appropriate collection sites.
• If you dispose of the used toner cartridge your-
self, dispose of them according to your local regu-
lations.
Caution
• Do not eat or swallow toner.
• Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner car-
tridge out of reach of children.
• Our products are engineered to meet the highest
standards of quality and functionality. When pur-
chasing expendable supplies, we recommend
using only those provided by an authorized dealer.
Important
❒Do not expose the toner cartridge to a light for a
long time. If you do, the toner cartridge will be
damaged and the print quality might be reduced.
While holding the front cover with both hands
on the left and right sides, press the release
button to open it.
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Remove the fixing material inserted between
toner cartridge and the printer.
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While lifting the front side of the toner cartridge,
pull it out of the printer.
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Note
❒Do not hold the toner cartridge upside down or
stand it vertically.
❒Do not put the toner cartridge on an unstable
or tilted surface.
Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface. Pull
out the tape inside the unit horizontally while
holding the cartridge with one hand as shown
in the illustration.
ZKET155E
Important
❒Be sure to remove the tape completely before installing
the toner cartridge. Otherwise, the printer might be
damaged.
❒If you pull out the strips when the toner cartridge
is slant or standing on its side, the cartridge might
cause trouble with the printer.
❒Be sure to pull the tape horizontally. Pulling it
upward or downward may cause the toner to scatter.
❒Be careful not to make your cloths dirty with toner.
❒After pulling the tape out of the cartridge,toner scatters
easily. Do not shake the cartridge.
Holding the grips of the toner cartridge, insert
it into the printer until it stops.
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Lower the toner cartridge when it touches the
back.
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Close the front cover by pressing the
indentations on the left and right sides.
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Important
❒Do not close the front cover forcefully. If it does
not close easily, pull out the toner cartridge and
insert it again. After that, close the front cover
again.
❒Dispose of removed fixing material and tape in
the same manner as ordinary plastic waste.
INSTALLING THE PAPER TRAY
The default paper settings size are as follows:
Metric version: A4
K (short-edge feed)
Inch version: 81/2" x 11" K (short-edge feed)
For settings other than the default paper size, see
“Loading Paper and Other Media” in the Printer
Reference provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM
labeled "Operating Instructions".
For more information about the paper sizes that
can be set in the paper tray, see
“Paper and Other
Media Supported by this Printer”
in the Printer
Reference provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM
labeled "Operating Instructions".
Pull out the paper tray until it stops.
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Note
❒Do not touch the three white pins on the left
front side of the printer.
While lifting the front side of the tray, pull it out of
the printer.
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Load paper into the paper tray with the print
side up.
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Important
❒Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher
than the limit mark inside the tray.
❒Confirm that the paper fits under the rear guide.
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Lift the front of the tray, and slide it carefully
into the printer until it stops.
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Important
❒Confirm that the setting of the paper size dial
matches the size and feed direction of the paper
in the tray. Otherwise, the printer might be
damaged or a printing problem might occur.
❒Do not slide the paper tray in and out with force.
If you do, the front and side paper guides will
move out of the place.
Insert the paper tray aligning the ▼ mark on the
back of the printer with the
▲ mark on the paper
tray cover, and then push in the paper tray cover
in the direction shown by the arrow in the
illustration.
Note
❒Do not install the paper tray cover if the duplex
unit is installed.
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CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD
Caution
• When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip
the plug to avoid damaging the cord and caus-
ing a fire or an electric shock.
• It is dangerous to handle the plug with wet
hands. An electric shock might occur.
Check that the power switch is turned off.
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Securely insert the power cord plug into the wall
socket.
SELECTING THE PANEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Select a language following the procedures
described.
The message for the selected language will
appear on the panel display.
Note
❒The default setting is English.
❒If you want to use the English panel display, the
following procedures are unnecessary.
Check that the power switch is turned on.
Press the { Menu } key.
EnterForm Feed
Job Reset
On Line
Escape
Menu
Power Error Data In
"Menu" appears on the panel display.
Press the {▲} or {▼} key until the following
message appears on the panel display.
Menu:
Language
Press the { Enter } key.
Press the {▲} or {▼} key until the language
you want to select appears on the panel display.
Press the { Enter } key.
Press the { Online f} key.
The settings are applied and the ready message appears on the panel
display.
PRINTING A CONFIGURATION
PAGE
You can check if the printer works properly by
printing a configuration page.
However, you cannot check the connection
between the printer and the computer by printing
the configuration page.
Check that the power switch is turned on.
Press the { Menu } key.
"Menu" appears on the panel display.
Press the {▲} or {▼} key until the following
message appears on the panel display.
Menu:
List/Test Print
Press the { Enter } key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
List/Test Print:
Config. Page
Press the { Enter } key.
The test printing will start.
Important
❒If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,
check if an error message appears on the panel
display. For more information about error
messages, see “Troubleshooting” in the Printer
Reference provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM
labeled "Operating Instructions".
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A COMPUTER
❖ Network connection
If your printer is installed with the Network Interface
Board, follow the procedures below.
Turn off the power switch.
Loop the network interface cable and attach
the ferrite core.
Note
❒The network interface cable loop should be about
15 cm(6")(햲) from the end of the cable (on the
end closet to the printer). The ferrite core at the
end of the cable should be a ring type ferrite core.
ZKEH126E
Attach the network interface cable to the
jack on the board.
ZKEX291E
Connect the other end of the network interface
cable to the network.
Turn on the power switch.
Check the LEDs on the ethernet port.
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1
2
1 is lit when the printer is securely connected to the network.
2 is lit when 100BASE-TX is in use and not lit when 10BASE-T is in
use.
❖ Parallel connection
Important
❒The parallel interface cable is not provided with
the printer. Make sure that the interface cable
you use is appropriate for your computer.
❒The printer’s parallel connection is a standard
bi-directional interface. It requires a standard
36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284
and an available parallel port on your 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.
Turn off the power switch.
Turn the computer off.
Attach the interface cable to the interface con-
nector of the printer. Secure the cable with the
metal fittings as shown in the illustration.
ZKEX115E
Attach the other end of the interface cable to
the interface connector of the computer. Se-
cure the cable.
Important
❒Rating voltage of the parallel interface connector
for the computer ; Max. DC5V.
❖ USB connection
Important
❒The USB interface cable is not provided with the
printer. Make sure that the USB interface cable
you use is appropriate for your computer.
Attach the USB interface cable to the USB
interface connector of the printer. Secure the
cable.
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Attach the other end of the interface cable to
the USB interface connector of the computer
or the USB Hub. Secure the cable.
Note
❒USB connection is possible with Windows 98 SE/
Me, Windows 2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS
X.
❒When using Windows 98 SE/Me, install the "USB
Printing Support" software. The support speed
with Windows 98 SE/Me is equivalent to USB 1.1.
❒USB connection with Macintosh is only possible
via the standard USB port on the printer body.
The support speed with Macintosh is equivalent
to USB 1.1.
SETTING UP FOR PRINTING
Printing requires installation of a printer driver
for the operating system.
Reference
❒See “Printer Drivers for This Printer” in the
Setup Guide.
❒If you want to install options, see “Installing
Options” in the Setup Guide.