Ricoh CL7200 - Aficio D Color Laser Printer Operating manual

G1307528_1.00 EN USA G130-7509 Copyright © 2005 1
Maintenance Guide
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Trademarks.............................................................................................................4
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................5
Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer.............................................6
Paper Recommendations....................................................................................13
Loading Paper..........................................................................................................13
Storing Paper ...........................................................................................................13
Types of Paper and Other Media.............................................................................13
Paper not supported by this printer ..........................................................................17
Print Area .................................................................................................................18
Loading Paper ......................................................................................................20
Loading Paper in Tray 1/2 and the optional paper feed unit ....................................20
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ...........................................................................28
Switching between Paper Trays...............................................................................34
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Using the Screwdriver.........................................................................................36
Detaching and Reattaching the Options............................................................37
Detaching the SR960 (2 Tray Finisher)....................................................................37
Detaching the SR950 (Booklet Finisher)..................................................................38
Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit.......................................................38
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...........................................................................40
Replacing the Photoconductor Unit...................................................................45

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Replacing the Development Unit........................................................................52
Replacing the Fusing Unit...................................................................................58
Replacing the Dustproof Filter ...........................................................................62
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle......................................................................65
Replacing the Paper Feed Roller........................................................................68
Cleaning
Cautions to Take When Cleaning .......................................................................72
Cleaning the Registration Roller ........................................................................73
Cleaning the DustProof Glass ............................................................................75
Checking the Earth Leakage Breaker ................................................................77
Adjusting the Printer
Adjusting the Color Registration........................................................................79
Auto Adjust...............................................................................................................79
Adjusting the Fuser for Thick Paper.........................................................................80
Test Sheet Samples.................................................................................................83
Correcting the Color Gradation ..........................................................................84
Set the Gradation Correction Value .........................................................................84
Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet .......88
Resetting the gradation correction values to the initial values .................................89
Adjusting Image Density .....................................................................................92
Adjusting Tray Registration................................................................................94
Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ................................................97
Printer Does Not Print .......................................................................................108
Checking the port connection.................................................................................110
Other Printing Problems ...................................................................................113
Additional Troubleshooting ..............................................................................121
Removing Jammed Staples ..............................................................................123
SR960 (2 Tray Finisher).........................................................................................123
SR950 (Booklet Finisher) .......................................................................................125
Adding Staples...................................................................................................128
SR960 (2 Tray Finisher).........................................................................................128
SR950 (Booklet Finisher) .......................................................................................131
Removing Punch-hole Chips ............................................................................134
SR960 (2 Tray Finisher).........................................................................................134
SR950 (Booklet Finisher) .......................................................................................135
Removing Misfed Paper
Removing Misfed Paper ....................................................................................137
When “Remove Misfeed A:Internal Path” Appears ........................................138

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When “Remove Misfeed B:Fusing Unit” Appears ..........................................139
When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears ................................................142
When “Remove Misfeed R1” Appears .............................................................146
When “Remove Misfeed R2-4” Appears ..........................................................148
When “Remove Misfeed Y:Paper Tray” Appears............................................150
When “Remove Misfeed Z1:Duplex Unit” Appears ........................................151
When “Remove Misfeed Z2:Dup.Feed Unit” Appears ....................................153
Appendix
When the Front Cover Does Not Close............................................................157
Moving and Transporting the Printer...............................................................159
Moving the Printer ..................................................................................................159
Consumables .....................................................................................................161
Toner Cartridge ......................................................................................................161
Staple Cartridge .....................................................................................................161
Other consumables ................................................................................................162
Specifications.....................................................................................................163
Mainframe ..............................................................................................................163
Options...................................................................................................................166

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Trademarks
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Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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How to Read This Manual
The following set of symbols is used in this manual.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death
or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions
under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in
the Safety Information section.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in minor
or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this sym-
bol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety In-
formation section.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be dam-
aged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
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This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after abnormal
operation.
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
This symbol indicates a reference.
Keys that appear on the machine's display.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
Keys built into the machine's control panel.
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Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This
Printer
This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of
paper that can be loaded into each tray.
❒The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direc-
tion.
❒Be careful of the paper feed direction. The direction is determined based on
paper size.
❖Input Paper Sizes (Metric version)
In this manual On the display Paper feed direction
L←(Feed direction) A4 (210 ×297)
8 1/2 ×11 Short-edge feed direction
K←(Feed direction) A4 (297 ×210)
11 ×8 1/2 Long-edge feed direction
Feed direction Size (mm) Bypass tray Paper tray (Tray 1) Paper tray (Tray 2) Paper feed unit (Tray 3/4) 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray
A3 L297 ×420
B4 L257 ×364
A4 L210 ×297
K297 ×210
B5 L182 ×257
K257 ×182
A5 L148 ×210
K210 ×148
B6 L128 ×182
A6 L105 ×148

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• The size is exclusive.
• The size is supported and the printer selects it automatically.
• The size is supported, but it should be selected using the control panel.
• The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the con-
trol panel.
12” ×18” L305 ×457
DLT (11” ×17”) L279 ×432
Legal (LG, 81/2” ×14”) L216 ×356
Letter (LT, 81/2” ×11”) L216 ×279
K279 ×216
51/2” ×81/2”L140 ×216
Executive (Exec., 71/4” ×101/2”) L184 ×276
K276 ×184
Folio (81/4” ×13”) L210 ×330
Foolscap (F4, 81/2” ×13”) L216 ×330
F/GL (8” ×13”) L203 ×330
Com10 Env (91/2” ×41/8”) K241.3 ×104.8
C5 (9.02” ×6.38”) K229 ×162
C6 (6.38” ×4.49”) K162 ×114
DL Env (8.66” ×4.33”) K220 ×110
Monarch (71/2” ×37/8”) K190.5 ×98.4
Custom Size - - *
8K (101/2” ×15.35”) L267 ×390
16K (7.68” ×101/2”) L195 ×267
K267 ×195
Feed direction Size (mm) Bypass tray Paper tray (Tray 1) Paper tray (Tray 2) Paper feed unit (Tray 3/4) 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray

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•*The supported size is approximately 90 - 305 mm in width, and 148 - 457
mm in length. The supported size may differ depending on the printer lan-
guage you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.
When using the RPCSTM printer driver, sheets of up to 1260 mm(600 ×600
dpi, 1200 ×600 dpi) in length can be set.
• The size is not supported.
❖Input Paper Sizes (Inch version)
Feed direction Size (inch) Bypass tray Paper tray (Tray 1) Paper tray (Tray 2) Paper feed unit (Tray 3/4) 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray
12” ×18” L12” ×18”
DLT (11” ×17”) L11” ×17”
Legal (LG) L81/2” ×14”
Letter (LT) L81/2” ×11”
K11” ×81/2”
51/2” ×81/2”L51/2” ×81/2”
Executive (Exec.) L71/4” ×101/2”
K101/2” ×71/4”
A3 L11.26” ×16.54”
B4 L10.12” ×14.33”
A4 L8.26” ×5.83”
K5.83” ×8.26”
B5 L7.17” ×10.12”
K10.12” ×7.17”
A5 L5.83” ×8.26”
K8.26” ×5.83”
B6 L5.04” ×7.17”
A6 L4.13” ×5.63”
Folio L13” ×81/4”

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• The size is exclusive.
• The size is supported, and the printer selects it automatically.
• The size is supported, but it should be selected using the control panel.
• The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the con-
trol panel.
•*The supported size is approximately 3.5 - 12.01 inch in width, and 5.8 - 18
inch in length. The supported size may differ depending on the printer lan-
guage you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.
When using the RPCSTM printer driver, sheets of up to 49.61 inch(600 ×600
dpi, 1200 ×600 dpi) in length can be set.
• The size is not supported.
❖Paper weight and number of sheets to be set
Foolscap F4 K13” ×81/2”
F/GL K13” ×8”
Com10 Env K91/2” ×41/8”
C5 K9.02” ×6.38”
C6 K6.38” ×4.49”
DL Env K8.66” ×4.33”
Monarch K71/2” ×37/8”
Custom Size - - *
8K L101/2” ×15.35”
16K L7.68” ×101/2”
K101/2” ×7.68”
Supported paper weight Maximum number of
sheets (plain paper) *1
Tray 1 60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.) 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Tray 2 60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.) 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Feed direction Size (inch) Bypass tray Paper tray (Tray 1) Paper tray (Tray 2) Paper feed unit (Tray 3/4) 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray

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*1 Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.
❖Output Paper Sizes (Metric version)
Bypass tray 60 - 163 g/m2(14 - 42 lb.) 100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 ×1) 60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.) 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 ×2) 60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.) 1000 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Paper Bank Type 7300
(2000-sheet large capacity tray)
60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.) 2000 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
SR960 (2 tray finisher) 60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.) 2000 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
Feed direction Size (mm) Standard tray External tray *1 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher
A3 L297 ×420
B4 L257 ×364
A4 L210 ×297
K297 ×210
B5 L182 ×257
K257 ×182
A5 L148 ×210
K210 ×148
B6 L128 ×182
A6 L105 ×148
12” ×18” L305 ×457
DLT (11” ×17”) L279 ×432
Legal (LG, 81/2” ×14”) L216 ×356
Letter (LT, 81/2” ×11”) L216 ×279
K279 ×216
51/2” ×81/2”L140 ×216
Executive (Exec., 71/4” ×
101/2”)
L184 ×276
K276 ×184
Folio (81/4” ×13”) L210 ×330
Supported paper weight Maximum number of
sheets (plain paper) *1

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• The size is supported.
• The size is not supported.
*1 The external tray does not support duplex printing.
❖Output Paper Sizes (Inch version)
Foolscap (F4, 81/2” ×13”) L216 ×330
F/GL (8” ×13”) L203 ×330
Com10 Env (91/2” ×41/8”) K241.3 ×104.8
C5 (9.02” ×6.38”) K229 ×162
C6 (6.38” ×4.49”) K162 ×114
DL Env (8.66” ×4.33”) K220 ×110
Monarch (71/2” ×37/8”) K190.5 ×98.4
Custom Size - -
8K (101/2” ×15.35”) L267 ×390
16K (7.68” ×101/2”) L195 ×267
K267 ×195
Feed direction Size (inch) Standard tray External tray *1 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher
12” ×18” L12” ×18”
DLT (11” ×17”) L11” ×17”
Legal (LG) L81/2” ×14”
Letter (LT) L81/2” ×11”
K11” ×81/2”
51/2” ×81/2”L51/2” ×81/2”
Executive (Exec.) L71/4” ×101/2”
K101/2” ×71/4”
A3 L11.26” ×16.54”
B4 L10.12” ×14.33”
Feed direction Size (mm) Standard tray External tray *1 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher

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• The size is supported and it should be set using the control panel. There is
no dial in the tray.
• The size is not supported.
*1 The external tray does not support duplex printing.
A4 L8.26” ×5.83”
K5.83” ×8.26”
B5 L7.17” ×10.12”
K10.12” ×7.17”
A5 L5.83” ×8.26”
K8.26” ×5.83”
B6 L5.04” ×7.17”
A6 L4.13” ×5.63”
Folio L81/4” ×13”
Foolscap F4 L81/2” ×13”
F/GL L8” ×13”
Com10 Env K91/2” ×41/8”
C6 K6.38” ×4.49”
C5 K9.02” ×6.38”
DL Env K8.66” ×4.33”
Monarch K71/2” ×37/8”
Custom Size - -
8K L101/2” ×15.35”
16K L7.68” ×101/2”
K101/2” ×7.68”
Feed direction Size (inch) Standard tray External tray *1 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher

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Paper Recommendations
Loading Paper
❒Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and
cause a paper misfeed.
❒When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with
the print side over on the bypass tray. Not taking this precaution may cause
them to stick to the fusing unit and cause misfeeds.
❒Set the paper as described below
• Tray 1, Tray 2: Print side facing up
• Bypass Tray: Print side facing down
• Paper Feed Unit (Option): Print side facing down
❒Print quality cannot be guaranteed if paper other than the ones recommended
is used. For more information about recommended paper, contact your sales
or service representative.
❒Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by other printers.
Storing Paper
• Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result
in poor print quality, paper misfeeds, or printer damage. Recommendations
are as follows:
• Avoid storing paper in humid areas.
• Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight.
• Store on a flat surface.
• Keep paper in the package in which the paper came.
Types of Paper and Other Media
Plain Paper
Paper thickness 60 - 105 g/m2(16 - 28 lb.)
•[Normal]: 60 - 90 g/m2(16 - 24 lb.)
•[MidThick]: 91 - 105 g/m2(24.2 - 28 lb.)

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Thick Paper
Printer setup Make the following two settings using the control panel:
• Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Plain Paper].
• Press [Maintenance]menu, [Plain Paper]and then [Normal]or
[MidThick].
Printer driver setup Click [Plain]or [Plain & Recycled]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used.
Number of sheets that can
be set
• Tray 1/2: 500 ×2
• Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500×1): 500
• Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500×2): 1000
• Paper Bank Type 7300: 2000
• Bypass Tray: 100
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit
mark (T) inside the tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher
than the paper guides inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Possible
Additional cautions When printing on the reverse side of plain paper that is already
printed on, select [Plain:Dup.Back]from [Paper Type]using the con-
trol panel or printer driver.
Paper thickness 106 - 163 g/m2(28.2 - 42 lb.)
Printer setup Make the following two settings using the control panel:
• Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Thick Paper].
• Press [Maintenance]menu, [Thick Paper], and then [Thick Paper 1]
- [Thick Paper 4].
❒From [Thick Paper 1]to [Thick Paper 4]in the menu, select the
paper thickness according to the paper you are loading.
Printer driver setup Click [Thick]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass tray
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible
Additional cautions • Print speed is slightly slower than when using plain paper.
• When printing on the reverse side of thick paper that is already
printed on, select [Thick:Dup.Back]from [Paper Type]using the
control panel or printer driver.

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OHP transparencies
Special Paper
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Transparency]on
the control panel.
Printer driver setup Click [Transparency]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass tray
Number of sheets that can
be set
100
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible
Additional cautions • Print speed for OHP transparencies is slower than for plain pa-
per.
• Paper settings can be set using the printer driver. Setting the
paper sizes using the display panel is not necessary when it is
set by the printer driver.
• Paper size settings set using the printer driver have priority
over those set using the machine's display panel.
• When the printer driver is not used, make settings using the
display panel.
• Select the [Maintenance]menu. Press [4C.Graphic Mode], [Text
Priority], and then print.
Printer setup Make the following two settings using the control panel:
• Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Special Paper]
on the control panel.
• Press [Maintenance]menu, [Special Paper], and then [Special Pa-
per 1]- [Special Paper 4].
❒From [Special Paper 1]to [Special Paper 4]in the menu, select
the paper type according to the paper you are loading.
Printer driver setup Click [Special Paper]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used.
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit
mark (T) inside the tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher
than the paper guides inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Possible
Additional cautions Print speed for special paper is slower than for plain paper.

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Envelopes
❒Only envelopes and as shown below are supported.
*1 Misfeeds might also occur when using envelopes and depending on the length
and shape of the flaps.
Supported *1
Supported *1
Not supported
Paper thickness 72 - 90 g/m2(19 - 24 lb.)
Recommended weight and
size
• Metric version
72 g/m 2, 114 ×162 mm (C6 Env)
• Inch version
24 lb, 3 7/8” ×7 1/2” (Monarch)
Printer setup Press [Paper Input]menu, [Paper Type], and then [Thick Paper].
Printer driver setup Click [Thick]in the [Type:]list.
Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass tray
Enabled paper feeding tray 10
❒Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
inside the bypass tray.
Both-sided printing Not possible

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Paper not supported by this printer
Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer.
• Paper meant for an ink-jet printer
• Bent, folded, or creased paper
• Curled or twisted paper
• Torn paper
• Wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Paper that is dry enough to emit static electricity
• Paper that has already been printed onto, except a preprinted letterhead.
Malfunctions are especially likely when using paper printed on by other than
a laser printer (e.g. monochrome and color copiers, ink-jet printers, etc.)
• Special paper, such as thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper and con-
ductive paper
• Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation
• Paper with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
Additional cautions • Check the print side is facing up.
• Check there is no air in the envelopes before loading.
• For better print quality, we recommend the right, left, top, and
bottom print margins to be at least 15 mm (0.6”) each.
• Load only one size and type of envelope at a time.
• When loading envelopes, be sure to unfold the flaps and posi-
tion them opposite to the paper feed direction.
• Before loading envelopes, flatten their leading edges (the edge
going into the printer) by running a pencil or ruler across them.
• Some kinds of envelope might cause misfeeds, wrinkles or
print poorly.
• Print quality on envelopes may be uneven if parts of an enve-
lope have differing thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to
check print quality.

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• Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed
• Paper with clips or staples
Print Area
The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins
correctly by the application.
❖Paper
APrint area
BFeed direction
CApprox. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches)
DApprox. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches)
❒Print area may vary depending on paper size, printer language, and printer
driver settings.
❒If you load paper larger than A3Lin the bypass tray, hold it steady so it
feeds properly. Paper feed accuracy and print quality may vary according
to paper thickness and width. Do a test print to check the paper you want
to use gives satisfactory results.
❒The maximum length of the print area is 457 mm (18”) in the paper feed
direction (at 1200×1200 dpi). If paper exceeding 457 mm (18”) in the paper
feed direction is used, the machine may not print properly.

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❖Envelope
APrint area
BFeed direction
CApprox. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches)
DApprox. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches)
❒The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and
printer driver settings.

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Loading Paper
Load paper and change the paper size in tray 1, tray 2, and the optional paper
feed unit by following the procedures below.
❒Tray 1 uses only letter size paper (11 ×81/2K) exclusively. Load letter size
paper (11 ×81/2) at all times.
❒The 2000-sheet large capacity tray uses only letter size paper (11 ×81/2K)
exclusively. Load A4 paper at all times.
❒If you want to load A4 Kpaper in tray 1 and the optional 2000-sheet large
capacity tray, contact your sales or service representative.
See p.6 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”, for details about
paper to be loaded in the paper tray and optional Paper Feed Unit Type 7300.
Loading Paper in Tray 1/2 and the optional paper feed unit
Loading Paper in Tray 1
❒Tray 1 uses only letter size paper (11 ×81/2K) paper exclusively. Load letter
size paper at all times.
❒If you want to load A4 Kpaper in tray 1, contact your sales or service repre-
sentative.
ASlowly pull out the paper tray, until it stops.