Ricoh Aficio CL5000 User manual

Option Setup Guide
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Introduction
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portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Important
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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.
Notes:
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
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other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................1
1. Options
Available Options...................................................................................................3
PAPER FEED UNIT Type 5000 ..............................................................................7
Interchange Unit Type 5000 ................................................................................11
Duplex Unit Type 5000.........................................................................................15
SR780 (500-sheet Finisher) .................................................................................20
Using the Output Guide............................................................................................23
Mail Bin Type 5000 (4-bin Mailbox) ....................................................................24
Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module) ..............................................................28
Printer Hard Disk Type 5000 ...............................................................................32
1394 Interface Unit Type 4510.............................................................................36
Connecting the cable to the 1394 Interface Unit ......................................................40
802.11b Interface Unit Type A.............................................................................41
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration ...........................................................45
User Account Enhance Unit Type B...................................................................49
INDEX......................................................................................................... 53

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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
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WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
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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.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
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Keys built into the machine's control panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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1. Options
Available Options
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CAUTION:
By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex-
panded variety of features to use. For the specifications of each option, see the
Administrator Reference.
When installing multiple options on the printer, we recommend the following
order of installation.
Important
❒Rating voltage of the connector for options: Max. DC 24 V.
❖
❖❖
❖Flow of Option Installation
•Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged
for at least an hour. Components inside the machine become very hot, and
can cause a burn if touched.
•Before moving the machine, unplug the power cable from the outlet. If the
cable is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged. Damaged plugs or
cables can cause an electrical or fire hazard.
•When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could
break or cause an injury if dropped.
A
Attach the 500-sheet Paper Feed
Unit.
(PAPER FEED UNIT Type 5000)
Attach the Paper Feed Unit to the bottom of the printer.
You can attach up to two Paper Feed Units.
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B
Attach the Interchange Unit.
(Interchange Unit Type 5000)
Attach to the top of the printer for using the Duplex Unit, 4-
bin Mailbox or 500-sheet Finisher.
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C
Attach the Duplex Unit.
(Duplex Unit Type 5000)
Attach to the right of the printer after attaching the Inter-
change Unit.
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D
Attach the 500-sheet Finisher.
(SR780)
Attach to the top of the printer after attaching the Inter-
change Unit.
If you choose to attach the 500-sheet Finisher, you cannot at-
tach the 4-bin Mailbox.
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Options
4
1
Install options in the positions as shown in the illustration.
E
Attach the 4-bin Mailbox.
(Mail Bin Type 5000)
Attach to the top of the printer after attaching the Inter-
change Unit.
If you choose to attach the 4-bin Mailbox, you cannot attach
the 500-sheet Finisher.
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F
Install the SDRAM Module.
(Memory Unit Type C)
Install the module to the SDRAM module slot on the con-
troller board.
64MB, 128MB, and 256MB Memory Units are available.
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G
Install the Printer Hard Disk.
(Printer Hard Disk Type 5000)
Install the Printer Hard Disk to the controller board.
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H
Install the 1394 Interface Unit.
(1394 Interface Unit Type 4510)
Install the 1394 Interface Unit to the 1394 I/F slot on the con-
troller board.
If you choose to install the 1394 Interface Unit, you cannot
install the 802.11b Interface Unit or USB2.0 Interface Unit.
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I
Install the 802.11b Interface Unit
(802.11b Interface Unit Type A)
Install the 802.11b Interface Unit to the slot on the controller
board.
If you choose to install the 802.11b Interface Unit, you can-
not install the 1394 Interface Unit or USB2.0 Interface Unit.
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J
Install the User Account Enhance
Unit.
(User Account Enhance Unit
Type B)
Install the module to the User Account Enhance Unit slot on
the controller board.

Available Options
5
1
❖
❖❖
❖Exterior
1. SR780 (500-sheet Finisher)
Performs Job Separation and staples.
Outputs up to 500 sheets.
⇒p.20 “SR780 (500-sheet Finisher)”
2. Mail Bin Type 5000 (4-bin Mail-
box)
Sorts printed documents from multi-
ple users. Outputs up to 500 (125 ×4)
sheets.
⇒p.24 “Mail Bin Type 5000 (4-bin
Mailbox)”
3. Interchange Unit Type 5000
Sends paper to the Duplex Unit, 500-
sheet Finisher or 4-bin Mailbox.
⇒p.11 “Interchange Unit Type 5000”
4. Duplex Unit Type 5000
Makes duplex prints.
⇒p.15 “Duplex Unit Type 5000”
5. PAPER FEED UNIT Type 5000
Loads up to 500 sheets of paper. Up to
two units can be installed to the print-
er, and "Tray 2" appears on the panel
display for the first unit and "Tray 3"
appears on the panel display for the
second unit.
⇒p.7 “PAPER FEED UNIT Type
5000”
Important
❒Attach the Interchange Unit before attaching the Duplex Unit, 500-sheet
Finisher or 4-bin Mailbox.
❒You can attach either one of the 500-sheet Finisher or 4-bin Mailbox to the
printer.
5
4
3
12
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Options
6
1
❖
❖❖
❖Interior
1. Printer Hard Disk Type 5000
Install Printer Hard Disk to the con-
troller board.
⇒p.32 “Printer Hard Disk Type 5000”
2. Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM
Module)
Install 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB RAM
into the slot on the controller board.
⇒p.28 “Memory Unit Type C
(SDRAM Module)”
3. 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510
⇒p.36 “1394 Interface Unit Type
4510”
4. 802.11b Interface Unit Type A
⇒p.41 “802.11b Interface Unit Type
A”
5. User Account Enhance Unit Type
B
⇒p.49 “User Account Enhance Unit
Type B”
Important
❒Remove USB2.0 Interface Board when you install 1394 Interface Unit or
802.11b Intaerface Unit.
❒1394 Interface Unit, 802.11b Interface Unit and USB2.0 Interface Board cannot
be installed in the printer at the same time.
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3
5
4
1
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PAPER FEED UNIT Type 5000
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1
PAPER FEED UNIT Type 5000
Preparation
When installing multiple options,
install the Paper Feed Unit first.
Two people are needed to install
the Paper Feed Unit. Start the in-
stallation with two people.
Up to two Paper Feed Units can be
installed to the printer. When in-
stalling two units, connect the two
units by following the procedure
for connecting the unit and the
printer. Then, place the printer on
the connected two Paper Feed
Units.
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CAUTION:
Note
❒The printer weighs approximately
60 kg (130 lb.).
❒The PAPER FEED UNIT weighs
approximately 15 kg (33 lb.).
❒"Tray 2" appears on the panel dis-
play when only one unit is in-
stalled. "Tray 3" appears on the
panel display for the second unit
when two units are installed.
A
AA
ATurn off the power switch, and
then unplug the power cable.
B
BB
BHold the Paper Feed Unit as
shown in the illustration, and
then place it on a flat surface near
the place where the machines are
to be installed.
Note
❒Be sure to work in a place with
enough space, so that you can
get in the back of the printer.
C
CC
CRemove the adhesive tapes.
D
DD
DOpen the tray of the Paper Feed
Unit, and then remove the sup-
plied parts and the packing mate-
rials.
•When moving the machine,
each person should hold the
handles that are located on op-
posite sides, and then lift it slow-
ly. Lifting it carelessly or
dropping it may cause an injury.
•When moving the Paper Feed
Unit, hold the handles that are
located on the top of the unit,
and then lift it slowly. Lifting it
carelessly or dropping it may
cause an injury.
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Options
8
1
The packing materials are put in
two places as shown in the illustra-
tion.
E
EE
EClose the tray firmly.
F
FF
FCheck the contents.
❖
❖❖
❖Two metal fittings
❖
❖❖
❖Two screws (for the front)
❖
❖❖
❖Two screws (for the rear)
G
GG
GPull out the holding handles from
the sides of the printer.
Note
❒Be sure to pull out the handles
all the way.
H
HH
HLift the printer, adjust the front
sides of the printer and the Paper
Feed Unit, and then lower the
printer slowly into place of the
Paper Feed Unit.
Important
❒When installing two Paper Feed
Units, connect the two units by
following the procedure for
connecting the unit and the
printer. Then, place the printer
on the connected two Paper
Feed Units.
❒When lifting the printer, hold
the handles of the printer with
two people.
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PAPER FEED UNIT Type 5000
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1
I
II
IPush in the holding handles that
you pulled out in step G
GG
G.
J
JJ
JPull out Tray 1 (standard input
tray) slowly while lifting it up a
little.
K
KK
KFasten the two screws (for the
front) as shown in the illustration.
Use a coin to fasten them tightly.
To connect two Paper Feed Units,
fasten the two screws (for the
front) as shown in the illustration.
L
LL
LClose Tray 1 firmly.
M
MM
MPlace the two metal fittings on the
back of the printer, and then fas-
ten the screws (for the rear) over
them as shown in the illustration.
Use a coin to fasten them tightly.
N
NN
NStick the label above the handle
on the front of the Paper Feed
Unit.
Note
❒After finishing installation, you
can check whether the Paper
Feed Unit is installed properly.
Print the configuration page
from the "List/Test Print"
menu. If it is installed properly,
you will see "Tray 2" or "Tray 3"
under the "Options" list.
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Options
10
1
❒If the Paper Feed Unit is not in-
stalled properly, reinstall from
step A. If you cannot install it
properly even after reinstalla-
tion, contact your sales or ser-
vice representative.
Reference
See "Using the Control Panel" in
the Administrator Reference for
printing the configuration page.
See "Loading Paper" in Mainte-
nance Guide 2 for loading paper
in the Paper Feed Unit.

Interchange Unit Type 5000
11
1
Interchange Unit Type 5000
Preparation
Install the Interchange Unit before
installing the Duplex Unit, 500-
sheet Finisher or 4-bin Mailbox.
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CAUTION:
A
AA
ATurn off the power switch, and
then unplug the power cable.
B
BB
BRemove the adhesive tapes.
C
CC
COpen the Bypass Tray.
Note
❒Remove paper on the Bypass
Tray to prevent them from fall-
ing.
D
DD
DOpen the right cover of the print-
er by pushing up the handle.
E
EE
EStand on the right of the printer,
and then remove the upper right
cover of the printer.
AOpen the upper right cover.
BPress the cover to the right (A
AA
A),
and then lift the left edge (B
BB
B)
to remove it from the printer.
•The inside of the machine be-
comes very hot. Do not touch the
parts with a label indicating "v"
(means hot surface). Touching
"v" (means hot surface) could
result in a burn.
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Options
12
1
Note
❒The removed cover will not
be used.
F
FF
FStand on the right of the printer,
and then remove the remaining of
the upper right cover.
ARemove the screw that is fas-
tening the upper right cover.
Note
❒The removed screw will not
be used.
BLift the right edge (A
AA
A), and
then push to the left (B
BB
B) to re-
move it.
Note
❒The removed cover will not
be used.
G
GG
GRemove the top cover of the Inter-
change Unit. First, pull up the
stopper (A
AA
A), and then lift the cov-
er (B
BB
B).
Note
❒You need the removed cover in
step J.
H
HH
HStand on the right of the printer,
and then install the Interchange
Unit.
AHold the unit with both hands,
and then slide with the metal
part (A
AA
A) of the Interchange
Unit touching the metal part
(B
BB
B) of the printer.
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Interchange Unit Type 5000
13
1
Insert the unit by sliding it onto
the printer as shown in the illus-
tration.
BOpen the right cover of the In-
terchange Unit.
CPress the two projections on
the Interchange Unit so that
they securely fit into the holes
of the printer.
DFasten the two screws on the
Interchange Unit until they are
tight.
EClose the right cover of the In-
terchange Unit.
I
II
IClose the right cover of the print-
er.
Note
❒Press "PUSH" to close the cover
firmly.
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Options
14
1
J
JJ
JSet the top cover of the Inter-
change Unit that you removed in
step G
GG
G. First, put it on the front
side of the printer (A
AA
A), and then
push the other end until it clicks
into its place (B
BB
B).
Note
❒You do not have to set the top
cover of the Interchange Unit at
this point if you install the 500-
sheet Finisher or the 4-bin Mail-
box. Go to step K.
K
KK
KConnect the Interchange Unit ca-
ble to the back of the printer.
L
LL
LClose the Bypass Tray.
Note
❒If the Interchange Unit is not in-
stalled properly, reinstall from
step A. If you cannot install it
properly even after reinstalla-
tion, contact your sales or ser-
vice representative.
Reference
See "Using the Control Panel" in
the Administrator Reference for
printing the configuration page.
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ZESP257J

Duplex Unit Type 5000
15
1
Duplex Unit Type 5000
Preparation
Install the Interchange Unit before
installing the Duplex Unit. The
Duplex Unit cannot be installed
without the Interchange Unit in-
stalled in advance. ⇒p.11 “Inter-
change Unit Type 5000”.
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CAUTION:
A
AA
ATurn off the power switch, and
then unplug the power cable from
the wall outlet.
B
BB
BRemove the adhesive tapes.
Note
❒Do not remove the tape that is
tying the cable. It will be re-
moved in step M.
C
CC
CCheck the contents.
❖
❖❖
❖Metal Fitting (A)
❖
❖❖
❖Metal Fitting (B)
❖
❖❖
❖Metal Fitting (C)
❖
❖❖
❖Two Stoppers
❖
❖❖
❖Three Screws
❖
❖❖
❖Wrench
Note
❒Confirm the difference in shape
for metal fittings (A), (B) and
(C).
•The inside of the machine be-
comes very hot. Do not touch the
parts with a label indicating "v"
(means hot surface). Touching
"v" (means hot surface) could
result in a burn.
•When installing the Duplex Unit,
do not release the unit until it is
fastened firmly in place. It may
cause the unit to fall and result in
an injury.

Options
16
1
D
DD
DRemove the two small covers
from the Interchange Unit and the
three small covers (A, B, C) from
the printer.
Note
❒The metal fittings (A), (B) and
(C) are to be used for each place
shown in the illustration.
ARemove the two small covers
from the Interchange Unit.
Note
❒The removed covers will not
be used.
BRemove the three small covers
(A, B, C) from the printer.
Note
❒The removed covers will not
be used.
E
EE
EAttach the metal fittings using the
wrench and the screws supplied.
AAttach the metal fitting (A) to
the (A) shown in the illustra-
tion of step D
DD
D.
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