Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N User manual

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scalable
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Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N
B/W Laser Printer
Maximum Performance,
Minimal Investment

Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N
A scalable business solution.
At 37-ppm, the versatile and eco-friendly RICOH®Aficio®
SP 4310N black & white laser printer delivers superior
performance that grows along with your business. Increase
paper capacity without occupying more space to handle
rising volumes. Install automatic duplexing when your
needs call for efficient two-sided printing. Equip this
solution-ready printer with optional interfaces and
workflow tools to meet your unique connectivity and
application requirements—the Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N
easily fits into any environment whether front
office or host print, wired or wireless networks.
Add a Hard Disk Drive to enable robust local
document storage and print-on-demand
capabilities, plus built-in data and device
security. Best of all, the compact
SP 4310N employs Ricoh’s proven
All-In-One (AIO) print cartridge
technology and innovative
energy saving features for
maximum uptime and ease
of use with a low total
cost of ownership.

Expandable In So Many Ways
The Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N provides the speed and image
quality every business demands, plus the versatility to
address your specific needs.
• Meet every deadline. The powerful 466 MHz controller efficiently processes every
job. Print with 37-ppm productivity at resolutions up to 1200 x 600 dpi. Standard
Ethernet plus optional wireless or Gigabit connectivity share the printing power.
• Increase memory in step with expanding workgroups. Add more RAM to handle
larger files and multiple print jobs with maximum efficiency. Install the optional 80 GB
Hard Disk Drive to enable secure local document storage and print-on-demand
capabilities for up to 9,000 pages.
• Maximize your investment through environmental versatility. In addition to support
for Adobe®PostScript®3™and PCL Windows and Mac printing, the Ricoh Aficio
SP 4310N provides specialized tools such as Ricoh’s genuine IPDS and barcode
printing solution to optimize performance in host print workflows.
• Start small and boost paper capacity to meet growing volumes. Install one or
two 500-sheet Paper Feed Units to minimize reloading. Add Automatic Duplexing
for productive two-sided printing and a 60-piece Envelope Feeder to speed
mailing applications. Every tray is user-adjustable and supports media up to
8.5" x 14"; the Bypass accepts sheets up to 17" long.
Efficient and Ecological
An All-In-One printer for everyone, the Ricoh Aficio
SP 4310N combines simplicity in design and operability
with affordable, energy-efficient laser printing.
• Maximize user friendliness with the informative 4-line LCD panel. View printer
status at a glance, get simple maintenance guidance, and easily select stored
documents for reprinting.
• Achieve affordable laser quality output with proven All-In-One print cartridge
technology that delivers high yields and low cost-per-page factors. The user-
serviceable design saves even more by minimizing service tasks. Replace the
AIO cartridge in seconds for maximum uptime and do-it-yourself convenience.
• Reduce your total cost of ownership further with an energy efficient design.
Save supplies with Toner Saving Mode and optional Automatic Duplexing.
• Manage job queues and network settings, view supply status, and initiate
proactive maintenance right from your desktop using the Web Image Monitor
utility. Network administrators can use Ricoh’s @Remote fleet management
tool for enterprise-wide printer monitoring and optimization across multiple
units and locations.
Control Data and Device Access
The Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N supports the security tools you
need to manage device access and safeguard confidential
data sent to the printer.
• Protect print jobs and passwords with standard 256-bit SSL data encryption to
prevent information theft, interception, or falsification.
• Activate the User Code feature to restrict device access and track printer usage
for up to 200 individual users.
• Help ensure compliance with client/patient privacy regulations. The 80 GB Hard
Disk Drive option provides a confidential Locked Print feature plus secure local
document storage with advanced data encryption and overwrite protection.
• Enjoy the confidence that comes from knowing your decision to invest in the
SP 4310N is backed by your local authorized Ricoh dealership committed to
meeting your business objectives for performance, cost control, and security.
ScalableEcologicalProductiveSecure
The printer incorporates a redesigned 4-line
LCD panel with an integrated 12-key
alphanumeric keypad. The larger LCD allows
for at-a-glance supply monitoring and more
informative system status messages; the keypad
makes it easier to enter network settings and
PINs for convenient secure printing.
The Total
Green Office
Solution
Ricoh continues its long-
standing commitment to
developing office solutions
with environmentally friendly
and superior energy- and
supply-saving features,
without compromising
productivity.

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Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N
Specifications
R3283-3
Ricoh Americas Corporation, Five Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Main Unit Specifications
Aficio SP 4310N Part # 406799
Configuration Desktop Monochrome Laser Printer
Technology Laser beam scanning &
electrophotographic printing
Dual-component toner development
Control Panel 4-line LCD + Integrated 12-key
alphanumeric keypad
Print Resolution 300 x 300 dpi
600 x 600 dpi
1200 x 600 dpi
Output Speed 37 pages per minute (Letter)
First Print Speed 6.9 seconds or less
Warm-up Time 19 seconds or less
12 seconds or less (from Energy Saver
mode)
Non-printable Area Approx. 1/6" (4.2 mm) around all four
sides
Standard Paper Supply 500-sheet Tray + 100-sheet Bypass Tray
= 600 sheets
Optional Paper Supply 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit (1 or 2 may
be installed)
Maximum Paper 1,600 sheets
Capacity
Automatic Duplexing Optional (approx. 90% productivity)
Output Capacity 250 sheets, face down
Acceptable Paper Standard Tray: 5.5" x 5.5" – 8.5" x 14"
Sizes (139.7 mm x 139.7 mm – 216 mm x
356 mm)
Bypass Tray: 2.52" x 5.5" – 8.5" x 17"
(64 mm x 139.7 mm – 216 mm x
432 mm)
Optional PFUs: 5.5" x 6.3" – 8.5" x 14"
(139.7 mm x 160 mm – 216 mm x
356 mm)
When Duplexing: 5.5" x 8.5"–
8.5" x 14"
(139.7 mm x 216 mm – 216 mm x
356 mm)
Acceptable Paper Standard Tray: 16 – 34 lb. Bond
Weights (60 – 130 g/m2)
Bypass Tray: 16 – 43 lb. Bond/
90 lb. Index (60 – 162 g/m2)
Optional PFUs: 16 – 34 lb. Bond
(60 – 130 g/m2)
When Duplexing: 16 – 28 lb. Bond
(60 – 105 g/m2)
Acceptable Paper Standard Tray: Plain Paper, Thick Paper,
Types Preprinted Paper, Letterhead, Labels
Bypass Tray: Plain Paper, Thick Paper,
Preprinted Paper, Letterhead, Labels,
Transparency, Envelopes
Optional PFUs: Plain Paper, Thick Paper,
Preprinted Paper, Letterhead, Labels
Envelope Feeder: Envelopes (Installs
inside optional PFU)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 15.28" x 17.72" x 13.58" Main Unit
only (388 mm x 450 mm x 345 mm)
15.28" x 21.37" x 13.58" w/Duplex Unit
(388 mm x 543 mm x 345 mm)
Weight 34.1 lb. (15.5 kg) Main Unit only
47.3 lb. (21.4 kg) w/Duplex Unit
Power Requirements 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption Maximum: 960W or less
Energy Saver: 3.9W or less
Safety Regulations UL60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2
No.60950-1 (c-UL)
EMI FCC Part15 Subpart B <Class B>,
IC ES-003
Environmental BAM
Standard
Hardware Accessories
Paper Feed Unit Part # 402807
TK 1030
Capacity 500 sheets, 1 or 2 units may be installed
Paper Size 5.5"x6.3"–8.5"x14" (139.7x160 mm –
216x356 mm)
Paper Weights 16 – 34 lb. Bond (60 – 130 g/m2)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 15.3" x 19.1" x 5.3" (388x486x135 mm)
Weight Less than 13.2 lb (Less than 6 kg)
Duplex Unit AD 1000 Part # 402808
Paper Size 5.5" x 8.5" to 8.5" x 14"
Paper Weights 16 – 28 lb. Bond (60 – 105 g/m2)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 12.0" x 13.3" x 8.5" (306x337x216 mm)
Weight Less than 13.2 lb (Less than 6 kg)
Envelope Feeder Part # 400939
Type 400*
Capacity Up to 60 envelopes
Paper Size Crane Crest Com #10, Strathmore
Writing Com #10, Neenah Classic
Crest Com #10, C5, C6, DL
Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.1" x 16.8" x 3.9" (359.4x427x101 mm)
Weight Less than 4.4 lb (Less than 2 kg)
*Required to stack envelopes inside an optional Paper Feed Unit TK 1030.
Print Controller Specifications
CPU 466 MHz
Memory 256 MB RAM standard
512 MB RAM maximum
80 GB Hard Disk Drive (Optional)
Standard Interfaces 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
USB 2.0 Host (Type A)
USB 2.0 Hi Speed (Type B)
Dual SD/VM Card slots for expanded
functionality
Optional Interfaces IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN
Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)
IEEE 1284/ECP Parallel
Printer Languages/ PCL 5e
Drivers PCL 6
XPS
Adobe PostScript 3 + PDF Direct Print
Optional genuine IPDS
Fonts PCL: 45 fonts + 13 International fonts
PostScript 3: 136 fonts
IPDS: 108 fonts (optional)
Network Protocols TCP/IP
AppleTalk
IPX/SPX (optional)
Supported Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003,
Environments Server 2003/R2, Server 2008,
Server 2008/R2
Mac OS 8.6 – 9.2x, OS X v.10.2+
Novell NetWare v 6.5
SAP R/3
Citrix Presentation Server
Various UNIX/Linux OS
Software Utilities Bundled Utilities:
Web Image Monitor
Printer Utility for Mac
Font Manager 2000
@Remote
Embedded Software Architecture
(ESA™) ready
Optional Utilities Web SmartDeviceMonitor
SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin
DeskTopBinder Lite
Standard Security 200 User Codes
Features 256-bit SSL Print Job Data Encryption
802.1X Authentication
Address Book & Password Encryption
IP Address Filtering
IPsec Communications
Network Protocol Management
SNMP v3 Authentication
User Lockout/Auto Logout
Optional Security Administrator Authentication (5 levels)
Features (with 80 GB HDD option)
User Authentication (3 types)
Locked Print
HDD Data Encryption Unit +
DataOverwrite Security System (DOSS)
(bundled with HDD option)
WPA (Wi-Fi Protect Access)
(w/IEEE 802.11a/g option)
Controller & Memory Options
128 MB RAM Memory Unit Type G Part # 402965
256 MB RAM Memory Unit Type G Part # 414046
80 GB Hard Disk Drive Type 4310 Part # 406884
Includes HDD Encryption Unit & Data Overwrite (DOSS)
Gigabit Ethernet (Type C) Part # 406914
IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN (Type L) Part # 403000
IEEE 1284/ECP Parallel (Type A) Part # 411699
IPDS Unit Type 4310 Part # 406807
SD Card for Netware Printing (Type G) Part # 406885
Data Storage Card Type A Part # 402627
VM Card Type O Part # 406678
Ricoh BB-HPL10A-R High Definition Part # 100123FNG
Power Line Communications Ethernet Adaptor
Ships with 1 Master Adaptor, 1 Terminal Adaptor, and 2 power cords.
Additional Adaptors can be purchased separately.
Consumables Part # Yield
All-In-One Black Print Cartridge 406997 15,000 prints*
SP 4100
Maintenance Kit SP 4100 406642 90,000 prints*
Type 120
Includes Fusing Unit, Transfer Roller, Paper Feed Rollers and Friction Pads
*Declared toner yield values in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
Actual yields may vary based on types of images printed and
other factors.
The Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N ships with a starter AIO cartridge
yielding 6,000 pages. All other consumables ship at full yield.
For maximum performance and yield, we recommend using
genuine Ricoh parts and supplies.
What’s in the Box?
Every Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N ships with the mainframe, a starter
All-In-One print cartridge with toner for 6,000 prints (using
ISO/IEC 19752), printed operator manuals, software, electronic
documentation, and printer drivers on a CD-ROM, a power cable,
and the paper tray cover. USB and network cables not included.
Warranty
The Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N is under warranty against defects for
a period of one year from the date of purchase. Consumables
are under warranty for a period of 90 days from the date of
purchase or until depleted, whichever comes first. Please refer to
warranty documents shipped with the product for more details.