Ricoh InfoPrint 6500 User manual

Industrial
InfoPrint 6500 line matrix printer family
Delivering heavy-duty, cost-effective, quiet
printing with a small footprint
HIGHLIGHTS
■Boosts performance with high-quality
line matrix printing at speeds of up to
500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 lpm1with
optional Ethernet capability
■Includes ribbon cartridge system that
provides “clean-hands” technology,
which enables fast ribbon changes and
reduces the need for printer cleaning
■Offers extended-life cartridges on most
models to provide uninterrupted oper-
ation for longer periods compared to
standard cartridges
■Delivers consistent print quality with
mobius loop ribbon operation
■Provides a time-tested, user-friendly
design to help maximize output effi-
ciency and minimize user intervention
■Provides proactive printer monitoring
with the InfoPrint Printer Management
Utility
Enhancing an already reliable line of printers
Today’s rapidly changing business environment requires reliable print-
ing solutions that meet the increasing demands for efficiency and
manageability associated with high-volume printing applications.
While some companies are facing increased operating expenses and
reliability concerns as a result of switching to laser printing solutions,
many others continue to leverage the proven value of industrial impact
printers.
The InfoPrint®6500 line of cartridge ribbon printers offers continu-
ously reliable high-performance printing in virtually any office or
supply-chain environment, as well as support for a wide range of
media types—all with a low total cost of ownership. Providing printing
at speeds up to 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 lines per minute (lpm),1
the InfoPrint 6500 family is a feature-rich, versatile suite of impact
printers.
Boosting efficiency and printer availability
The InfoPrint Solutions Company Printer Management Utility, included
with the optional 10/100Base T Ethernet card, enables you to take
advantage of capabilities such as automatic e-mail notification of
printer messages to appropriate operators, as well as real-time printer
with cartridge ribbon feature

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Industrial
Delivering heavy-duty, cost-effective, quiet printing with a small footprint
status. With the Printer Management Utility, print
operators can also download settings to multiple
printers and remotely access the full functionality of
the multilingual operator panel.
The InfoPrint 6500 cartridge ribbon printer
family can increase machine availability thanks to
fast ribbon changes. Optional extended-life car-
tridges require fewer operator interventions over
time. Featuring an intelligent ribbon system,
InfoPrint 6500 printers can alert users when a new
ribbon is needed and then automatically reset the
Ribbonminder after a new ribbon is installed.
Operators can also set the Ribbonminder to
stop printing at the ribbon usage point of their
choosing—thereby helping to maintain quality and
to eliminate costly reprints.
With the InfoPrint 6500 family of printers, you can
take advantage of an optional integrated wireless
Ethernet interface. In addition, increased processing
power and enhanced Microsoft®Windows®driv-
ers deliver improved output performance, especially
when you print barcodes, graphics or overlays.
Providing a user-friendly design
The InfoPrint 6500 family features a high-function,
multilingual operator interface with built-in
attention light, blue touch-point controls and an
auto-platen stop recall device, which supports the
proper gap adjustment following a forms reload.
Printers are available with an open pedestal or
enclosed cabinet design. Models with enclosed
cabinets provide acoustic levels that are quieter
than many laser printers. The open pedestal design
minimizes floor-space requirements and optimizes
access to forms. Enhancements to the pedestal
design also include increased accessibility for ribbon
loading and heavy-duty casters for improved
mobility.
Relying on time-tested InfoPrint Solutions
Company output services, supplies and
experience
The cartridge ribbon system and its “clean-hands”
technology can reduce user intervention, printer
cleaning and supply costs. The cartridge ribbon
operates in a mobius loop—a design that delivers
consistent print quality because it flips the ribbon
regularly so both sides of the ribbon are used.
Standard cartridges and extended-life cartridges,
available on most models, are designed to meet
differing print volume requirements. Standard car-
tridges are rated at up to 17,000 pages, and
extended-life cartridges are rated at up to
30,000 pages.
InfoPrint Solutions Company offers a full range of
services, from hardware maintenance to software
support, available worldwide, 365 days a year. And
InfoPrint Solutions Company professionals excel at
tailoring the appropriate technology solution to
your output environment.

InfoPrint 6500 line matrix printers at a glance
Maximum print speed (Ipm)1Models v05/v5P: Fast draft mode: 500; DP mode: 375; NLQ mode: 200; Acoustics: 50 dBA/62 dBA
Models v10/v1P: Fast draft mode: 1,000; DP mode: 750; NLQ mode: 400; Acoustics: 50 dBA/66 dBA
Model v15: Fast draft mode: 1,500; DP mode: 1,125; NLQ mode: 600; Acoustics: 52 dBA
Model v20: Fast draft mode: 2,000; DP mode: 1,500; NLQ mode: 842; Acoustics: 55 dBA
Print options Vertical spacing: 3, 4, 6 or 8 lines per inch, or as selected by host
Horizontal spacing: 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 16.7, 18, 20 characters per inch
Form specifications ■Continuous form width: 3" to 17" (7.6 cm to 43.2 cm) with tear strips
■Continuous form length: 3" to 24" (7.6 cm to 61 cm)
■Horizontal and vertical fine-scale forms adjustments
■One-to-six part forms
■Dual-position lid on pedestal to allow quick access to forms
Printer emulations Standard: IBM Proprinter; Epson FX-1050; P-Series XQ; Serial Matrix
Optional: Twinax: 4234 Models 2, 8 and 12; 5225 Models 1, 2, 3 and 4; COAX: 3287 Models 1 and 7, 4234 Models 1, 2 and 11;
InfoPrint Solutions Company IPDS™; Code V/IGP; ANSI 3.6; Telnet 5250/3270
Physical characteristics
Height/width/depth/weight Models v05, v10, v15, v20: 41"/27"/29"/225 lbs. (103.3 cm/68.6 cm/73.7 cm/102.1 kg)
Models v5P, v1P: 35.5"/24.6"/30"/120 lbs. (90.2 cm/62.5 cm/76.2 cm/54.4 kg)
Interfaces Standard: RS-232; IEEE 1284/Centronics Parallel
Optional: RS-422; Coax/Twinax (SCS or IPDS); 10/100BaseT Ethernet (ASCII or IPDS); Wireless Ethernet; Auto switching between
active interfaces
Power consumption
Consumption Models v05/v5P: Nominal power at 120 VAC: 167 watts2
Models v10/v1P: Nominal power at 120 VAC: 197 watts2
Model v15: Nominal power at 120 VAC: 231 watts2
Model v20: Nominal power at 120 VAC: 251 watts2
Power requirements Auto-ranging 120/240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Environmental operating conditions
Relative humidity 15% to 80% (non-condensing)
Temperature 50 to 104 degrees F (10 to 40 degrees C)
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For more information
To learn more about the InfoPrint Solutions Company InfoPrint 6500 line matrix cartridge ribbon printer
family, contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company representative or visit: infoprint.com/industrial
For expanded specifications, visit: infoprint.com/industrial

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Company 2010
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Printed in the United States of America
May 2010
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IPRD03029-USEN-04
Cartridge Ribbon Supplies
Part number Product description Yield4(pages)
45U3891 Standard life cartridge ribbon
Only for use in V05, V5p, V10, V1P, V15, V20
17,000
45U3900 Extended life cartridge ribbon3
Only for use in V10, V1P, V15, V20
30,000
45U3895 Extended life cartridge ribbon (4 pack)3
Only for use in V10, V1P, V15, V20
30,000 x 4
45U3897 Security cartridge ribbon (4 pack)
Only for use in V05, V5p, V10, V1P, V15, V20
5,000 x 4
ENDNOTES
1Exact speed varies depending on document complexity, system configuration, software application, and driver and
printer state.
2Power consumption while printing the ECMA 132 standard spread sheet pattern (ISO 10561).
3The extended life cartridge ribbon is only available for 1000, 1500, and 2000 LPM models.
4These yields are not a guarantee of minimum life and are not covered under warranty, but are provided to assist in
supplies planning. Actual usage should be used to establish the life of the supply product in each end user’s specific
application. Many factors, such as print coverage, paper type, size, model type and environmental conditions can
affect supply life. The page count yields are for reference only. The number of pages shown here were determined
using the following parameters:
■8.5" x 11" – Letter size
■DP print density
■Ribbon End Point setting: -10
■Test pattern similar to ISO 19752 test page
■Counts are pages printed
InfoPrint 6500 Cartridge Ribbon