Ricoh CL7000 - Aficio D Color Laser Printer User manual

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Operating Instructions Maintenance Guide
Operating Instructions Maintenance Guide
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
15-5, Minami Aoyama 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8544, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Operating Instructions
Maintenance Guide
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read
the Safety Information in the "Setup Guide" before using the machine.
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer
Paper and Other Media
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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,
Blue Building, Marina Village,
08005 Barcelona
Phone: [phone]
Italy
RICOH ITALIA SpA
Via della Metallurgia 12,
37139 Verona
Phone: [phone]
China
RICOH CHINA CO.,LTD.
29/F., Lippo Plaza, No.222
Huai Hai Zhong Road,
Lu Wan District,
Shanghai P.C.:200021
Phone: [phone]
Singapore
RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD.
260 Orchard Road,
#15-01/02 The Heeren,
Singapore 238855
Phone: [phone]
Model number: Aficio CL7100
Printed in The Netherlands
GB GB G106-7511

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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.
Copyright © 2004

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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might
be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to
those marks.
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
• The product name of Windows®95 is Microsoft®Windows®95.
• The product name of Windows®98 is Microsoft®Windows®98.
• The product name of Windows®Me is 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 ServerTM 2003 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows ServerTM 2003 Standard Edition
Microsoft®Windows ServerTM 2003 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft®Windows ServerTM 2003 Web Edition
• The product names of Windows NT ®4.0 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows NT®Server 4.0
Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation 4.0
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.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer
to the metric version.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Trademarks..............................................................................................................i
1. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Using the Screwdriver...........................................................................................1
Detaching and Reattaching the Options..............................................................2
Detaching the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher)......................................................................2
Detaching the SR910(Booklet Finisher).....................................................................2
Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit.........................................................3
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .............................................................................4
Replacing the Fuser Oil Unit.................................................................................7
Replacing the Photoconductor Unit...................................................................11
Replacing the Development Unit........................................................................15
Replacing the Fusing Unit...................................................................................19
Replacing the Dustproof Filter ...........................................................................23
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle......................................................................25
2. Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer
Cautions to Take When Cleaning .......................................................................27
Cleaning the Registration Roller ........................................................................28
Cleaning the DustProof Glass ............................................................................29
Checking the Earth Leakage Breaker ................................................................30
Adjusting the Color Registration........................................................................32
Auto Adjust...............................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Fuser for Thick Paper.........................................................................33
Test Sheet Samples.................................................................................................35
Correcting the Color Gradation ..........................................................................36
Set the Gradation Correction Value .........................................................................36
Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet .......39
Resetting the gradation correction values to the initial values .................................41
Adjusting Image Density.....................................................................................42
Adjusting Tray Registration................................................................................43
3. Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Supported Media.....................................................................45
Paper Sizes..............................................................................................................45
Paper Recommendations....................................................................................52
Loading Paper..........................................................................................................52
Storing Paper ...........................................................................................................52
Types of Paper and Other Media .............................................................................52
Print Area..............................................................................................................56
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Loading Paper ......................................................................................................57
Loading Paper in Tray 1...........................................................................................57
Loading Paper in Tray 2 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit Type 7100 ..................58
Loading paper in Paper Bank Type 7100 (2000-sheet large capacity tray) .............59
If you load a paper size that is not selected automatically .......................................60
Changing the paper type..........................................................................................61
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ...........................................................................62
4. Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ................................................67
Printer Does Not Print .........................................................................................78
Other Printing Problems .....................................................................................82
Additional Troubleshooting ................................................................................89
Removing Misfed Paper ......................................................................................91
When “Remove Misfeed A:Internal Path” Appears ..................................................91
When “Remove Misfeed B: Fusing Unit” Appears ...................................................91
When “Remove Misfeed R: Finisher ” Appears........................................................93
When “Remove Misfeed R1” Appears .....................................................................95
When “Remove Misfeed R2-4” Appears ..................................................................96
When “Remove Misfeed Y: Paper Tray” Appears....................................................97
When “Remove Misfeed Z1:Duplex Unit” Appears ..................................................97
When “Remove Misfeed Z2:Dup.Feed Unit” Appears..............................................98
Removing Jammed Staples ..............................................................................101
SR770 (2 Tray Finisher).........................................................................................101
SR910 (Booklet Finisher) .......................................................................................102
Adding Staples...................................................................................................104
SR770 (2 Tray Finisher).........................................................................................104
SR910 (Booklet Finisher) .......................................................................................105
Removing Punch-hole Chips ............................................................................108
SR770 (2 Tray Finisher).........................................................................................108
SR910 (Booklet Finisher) .......................................................................................109
5. Appendix
When the Front Cover Does Not Close............................................................111
Moving and Transporting the Printer...............................................................112
Moving the Printer ..................................................................................................112
Consumables .....................................................................................................114
INDEX....................................................................................................... 116
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1. Replacing Consumables
and Maintenance Kit
Using the Screwdriver
The screwdriver supplied is used for
attaching options and is located in-
side the front cover.
A
AA
AOpen the printer’s front cover,
and then remove the provided
screwdriver.
B
BB
BInsert the screw into the screw-
driver.
By pushing the screw into the
screwdriver, you can work with-
out having to worry about drop-
ping the screw.
Note
❒After using the screwdriver, re-
turn it to its original position in-
side of the front cover.
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1
Detaching and Reattaching the Options
This section describes how to detach
or reattach optional finishers and
how to open and close the duplex re-
versal unit. Follow the procedure be-
low when replacing various units or
removing jammed paper.
Detaching the SR770 (2 Tray
Finisher)
There are times when you may need
to detach the 2 tray finisher from the
printer to remove misfed paper. This
section describes how to detach the 2
tray finisher.
A
AA
AHold the handle at the top of the 2
tray finisher firmly using one
hand, pull the 2 tray finisher
straight out, and let go when it
stops.
The 2 tray finisher is detached
from the printer.
B
BB
BUse both hands to push it straight
back in, and let go when it clicks
into place.
The 2 tray finisher is reattached to
the printer.
Important
❒Be sure to attach the 2 tray fin-
isher to the printer after closing
the duplex reversal unit. See p.3
“Opening and Closing the Du-
plex Reversal Unit”.
Detaching the SR910(Booklet
Finisher)
A
AA
AHold the release lever, and then
pull out the booklet finisher.
The booklet finisher is detached
from the printer.
ACE055S
ACE056S
ACE030S
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B
BB
BAttach the booklet finisher.
The booklet finisher is reattached
to the printer.
Opening and Closing the
Duplex Reversal Unit
There are times when you may need
to detach the duplex reversal unit to
remove misfed paper. This section
describes how to detach the duplex
reversal unit.
A
AA
APush up the lock release button
and leave it in place.
B
BB
BLower the duplex reversal unit
slowly until it stops.
Important
❒Open the duplex reversal unit
after detaching the 2 tray finish-
er or the booklet finisher from
the printer. p.2 “Detaching the
SR770 (2 Tray Finisher)”or p.2
“Detaching the SR910(Booklet
Finisher)”.
Note
❒You do not have to remove the
external tray even if the 2 tray
finisher or the booklet finisher is
attached.
The duplex reversal unit is
opened.
C
CC
CClose the duplex reversal unit by
raising it slowly using both
hands, and push it in, until it
clicks into place.
The duplex reversal unit is closed.
Important
❒Attach the duplex reversal unit
after closing the printer's upper
left cover.
ZHXH770J
ZDJP204J
ZDJP205J
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1
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
R
WARNING:
R
CAUTION:
Note
❒The actual number of printed pag-
es differs depending on paper
type, size, contents, and settings.
For details, see p.114 “Toner car-
tridge”.
If “Add Toner”appears on the dis-
play, replace the toner cartridge.
or
Note
❒A combination of one to four
colors, yellow, magenta, cyan,
black, appears in “XXX”.
❒If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner
runs out, you can print in black
and white mode using the black
toner. Change the color mode set-
ting to “Black and White”from the
printer driver.
❒If black toner runs out, printing is
not possible until the black toner
cartridge is replaced.
A
AA
AWhile pushing the lock button on
the upper right cover of the print-
er (A
AA
A), open the upper right cover
(B
BB
B).
From the end, the toner cartridges
are installed in the order of magen-
ta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and
black (K).
B
BB
BRemove the toner cartridge for
the color you want to replace.
AUnhook the green hook on the
toner cartridge with one hand.
•Do not incinerate spilled toner
or used toner. Toner dust is
flammable and will ignite
when exposed to an open
flame. Disposal should take
place at an authorized dealer
or appropriate collection site.
If you dispose of used toner
cartridges yourself, dispose
according to local regulations.
•Keep toner (used or unused) and
the toner cartridge out of reach
of children.
Add Toner
XXX
Add Toner
XXX/XXX
ZDJT006J
ZDJT999J
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1
BHolding the toner cartridge
with the other hand, slowly
pull it up and out.
Important
❒Do not shake the removed
toner cartridge. Remaining
toner might scatter.
Note
❒Depending on the setting up
environment, toner might be
left in a toner cartridge. In
such cases, reinstall the toner
cartridge.
C
CC
CTake the new toner cartridge out
of the box.
Note
❒The black toner cartridge con-
tains more than the other toner
cartridges.
D
DD
DShake the toner cartridge back
and forth five or six times.
E
EE
EHolding the toner cartridge with
the metal contact area in front, in-
sert in the direction of the arrow.
Important
❒Do not touch the metal contact
area with your fingers.
F
FF
FSlowly insert the toner cartridge,
until the green hook clips over the
metal contact area.
ZDJT201J
ZDJT202J
ZDJT203J
ABT017S1
ABT018S1
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Important
❒Do not install and remove toner
cartridges repeatedly. This
could result in toner leak.
G
GG
GClose the upper right cover.
Please wait while the toner loads.
The following message appears on
the display:
Important
❒To avoid malfunction, do not
turn off the power while “Load-
ing Toner...”appears on the dis-
play.
Loading Toner...
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Replacing the Fuser Oil Unit
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1
Replacing the Fuser Oil Unit
R
CAUTION:
If “Replace Fuser Oil Unit (TypeG)”
appears on the display, replace the
fuser oil unit.
A
AA
ATurn off the power, and then un-
plug the power cable.
Important
❒Be sure to wait about an hour to
avoid burns.
B
BB
BIf the 2 tray finisher or the book-
let finisher is installed, detach it
from the printer.
Reference
See p.2 “Detaching the SR770 (2
Tray Finisher)”or p.2 “Detach-
ing the SR910(Booklet Finish-
er)”
C
CC
CIf the duplex unit is installed,
open the duplex reversal unit.
Reference
p.3 “Opening and Closing the
Duplex Reversal Unit”
D
DD
DIf the external tray is attached to
the printer, raise it in the direc-
tion of the arrow (A
AA
A), and then re-
move it (B
BB
B).
E
EE
ESlowly pull out the left cover.
F
FF
FOpen the upper left cover.
•The fusing unit becomes very
hot. When installing a new fuser
oil unit, turn off the printer and
wait about an hour. After that, in-
stall the new fuser unit. Not wait-
ing for the unit to cool could
result in a burn.
•Keep the fuser oil unit away from
flames. There is a risk of fire or
burns.
Replace Fuser
Oil Unit (TypeG)
ZDJP038J
ZHXH090J
ZHXH100J
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1
G
GG
GPull the lever down slightly, and
then remove the grip securing the
fuser oil unit.
Important
❒Do not touch any area other
than the green felt parts.
H
HH
HHold the fusing unit handle using
one hand, and then slowly pull
the fuser oil unit out horizontally.
Put the unit in the bag that comes
with the new fuser oil unit, and
then seal the bag.
Important
❒Do not touch the inside of the
fusing unit.
I
II
ITake the fuser oil unit out of the
bag. Hold the green upper part of
seal (A
AA
A), and then slowly peel the
seal off. Position the fuser oil unit
as shown, and then slowly pull
seal (A
AA
A) out. Finally, hold the up-
per part of the seal (B
BB
B), and then
slowly peel it off.
Note
❒Be sure to remove seal (A), and
then pull it out horizontally.
Important
❒Be sure to remove the seals to
avoid malfunction.
❒Be sure to remove seal (A) first,
and then seal (B) to avoid oil
leakage.
❒Be sure to put the fuser oil unit
in a stable and level place to
avoid oil leakage.
ZHXH033J
ZHXH050J
11
ZHXHK041J
2
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Replacing the Fuser Oil Unit
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1
❒After removing the seals, be
careful not to let oil from oil-
supplying parts, or the seals
come into contact with your
body or clothes.
J
JJ
JAs shown, hold the fuser oil unit
using one hand, hold the green
handle with the other, and then
slowly insert the unit horizontal-
ly, in the direction of the arrow.
Important
❒Be careful not to get oil on the
top metal part of the fuser oil
unit.
❒Insert the fuser oil unit firmly,
until it stops.
K
KK
KSlowly turn the fuser oil unit han-
dle in the direction of the arrow,
until it clicks.
L
LL
LClose the upper left cover (A
AA
A),
and then push the part labeled
“PUSH”next to the handle at the
bottom rear, until it clicks (B
BB
B).
M
MM
MIf you removed the external tray
in step D
DD
D, reattach it to the printer.
Insert the hooks of the external
tray into the printer slits, and then
lower it toward you.
N
NN
NIf the duplex unit is installed,
close the duplex reversal unit.
Reference
p.3 “Opening and Closing the
Duplex Reversal Unit”
O
OO
OIf the 2 tray finisher or the book-
let finisher is installed, reattach it
to the printer.
Reference
See p.2 “Detaching the SR770 (2
Tray Finisher)”or p.2 “Detach-
ing the SR910(Booklet Finish-
er)”
ZHXH060J
ZHXH070J
ZHXH082J
1
2
ZDJH010J
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1
P
PP
PPlug in the power cable, and then
turn on the power.
Note
❒If you dispose of used fuser oil
unit by yourself, dispose ac-
cording to local regulations.
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Replacing the Photoconductor Unit
11
1
Replacing the Photoconductor Unit
If “Replace Black PCU (Type F)”ap-
pears on the display, replace the black
photoconductor unit.
If “Replace Color PCU (Type A)”ap-
pears on the display, replace the three
color photoconductor units.
Note
❒The replacement procedure for the
third photoconductor unit from
the top left will be described. The
procedure is the same for all four
photoconductor units.
A
AA
ATurn off the power, and then un-
plug the power cable.
B
BB
BSlowly open the front cover of the
printer, remove the green screw-
driver.
Reference
p.1 “Using the Screwdriver”
C
CC
CTurn the green lever counter-
clockwise.
D
DD
DLoosen the two screws fastening
the inner cover, using the provid-
ed screwdriver.
You cannot remove these two
screws.
E
EE
ELift the inner cover until it clicks
into place and holds.
The photoconductor units are in-
stalled as shown. Starting from the
upper left, the units are attached in
the order of black (K), yellow (Y),
cyan (C), and magenta (M).
Replace Black
PCU (Type F)
Replace Color
PCU (Type A)
ZHXH410J
ZHXH430J
ZHXH460J
ZHXH470J
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1
F
FF
FRemove the photoconductor unit
you want to replace.
For black, remove the upper left
one, and for color, remove the
three on the right.
AMove the green hook slowly to
the right, as shown. The green
hook is located on the upper
right of the photoconductor
unit.
BHold the hook down, grip the
green areas at the top and bot-
tom of the photoconductor
unit, and then slowly pull the
unit out until you can see the
entire green handle.
Important
❒Pulling out the photoconduc-
tor unit quickly might cause
it to fall.
CLift and hold the green handle
at the top (A
AA
A), and then slowly
pull out the unit (B
BB
B).
G
GG
GInstall the new photoconductor
unit.
For black, install one, and for color,
install all three.
ATake the unit out of the bag.
BHold the photoconductor unit,
and remove the adhesive tape
at the tip of the unit.
ZDJX701J
ZHXH890J
ZHXH490J
ZDJH221J
ZDJH222J
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1
Important
❒Do not remove the cover at-
tached to the bottom of the
photoconductor unit yet.
CLine up the green arrow at the
tip of the photoconductor unit
with the rail inside the printer.
Important
❒Make sure the green arrow
fits securely to the rail before
proceeding to the next step.
DSlowly push the front of the
photoconductor unit, slide the
unit on the cover, and then
push in until it stops.
Important
❒If you do not attach the green
arrow of the photoconductor
unit securely to the rail, you
might damage the photocon-
ductor unit.
❒Do not touch the light-sensi-
tive area of the photoconduc-
tor unit.
ERemove the cover, and then
slowly push in the photocon-
ductor unit, until it stops.
H
HH
HSlowly lower the inner cover out.
I
II
ITighten the two screws using the
provided screwdriver.
Note
❒Be sure to return the provided
screwdriver to its original posi-
tion on the back of the front cov-
er.
ZHXH500J
ZHXH510J
ZHXH520J
ZHXH530J
ZHXH440J
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1
J
JJ
JTurn the green lever clockwise.
K
KK
KSlowly close the front cover by
pushing the two areas on the left
and right.
L
LL
LPlug in the power cable, and then
turn on the power.
The printer starts calibration. Wait
until it stops. The following mes-
sage appears on the display:
Important
❒To avoid malfunction, do not
turn off the power during cali-
bration.
Calibrating...
ZHXH420J
ZDJH041J
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