Ricoh Lanier AP206 User manual

Please read the Safety Information in the“Printer Reference”before using this machine.
It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
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UNPACKINGTHE PRINTER AND
CHECKINGTHE CONTENTS OF
THE BOX
Caution
• To prevent injury, this printer should be lifted by
at least two people.
Check the contents of the box according to the
following list.If one or some items are missing,
please contact your sales or service
representative.
Important
❒The parallel cable is not included in the box. It is
your responsibility to provide the parallel cable
appropriate for the computer you are using.
Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
Setup Guide
CD-ROM
Toner Cartridge (Black)
Toner Cartridge (Yellow)
Toner Cartridge (Cyan)
Toner Cartridge (Magenta)
Fuser Cleaner
Photoconductor Unit
Fuser Oil Bottle
Power Cord
Additional Documentation
Remove the plastic bag.
Lift the printer and move it to the place where
you want to install it.
When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the
printer.
ZDHP125E
Remove adhesive tape [A] and packing material
[B] from the printer.
ZDHH015E
AAB
INSTALLINGTHE FUSER OIL
BOTTLE AND FUSER CLEANER
Caution
• Donot incinerate the oil bottle.Thisactioncould
cause a fire or a personal injury.
• Spilt oil is very slippery. If oil is spilt, wipe it up
with an alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily
surfaces can create the danger of slipping and
personal injury.
Important
Prior to moving or transporting the printer, wipe out
the fuser oil completely as explained in the “Printer
Reference” included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
Open the top cover by pulling the top cover open
lever.
ZDHH105E
Insert the oil bottle.When inserting, the side with
the label should be facing toward you, and the
mouth of the bottle facing down.
ZDHH175E
Installthe fuser cleaner.When installing, the roller
should be facing toward you.
ZDHH235E
Turnthe lock leversto hold the oil bottle and fuser
cleaner.
Note
❒Turn the right lock lever clockwise, and the left one
counterclockwise.
ZDHH245E
INSTALLINGTHE
PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT
Important
❒Donottouch thesurfaceof thephotoconductorunit.
This could damage the photoconductor unit and
reduce the print quality.
❒Do not expose the photoconductor unit to a light
source greater than 800 luxes for more than two
minutes.Thiscould damagethe photoconductorunit
and reduce the print quality.
Lift the green lock levers to a vertical position.
ZDHH125E
Remove the pins on both sides of the
photoconductor unit.
ZDHH615E
Remove the protective sheet.
ZDHH616E
Insert the photoconductor unit so that the
protruding axles on both sides are aligned with
the tracks inside the green lock levers. Lower it
until the gears mesh securely.
ZDHH145E
Important
❒Wheninsertingthe photoconductor unit,becareful
not to touch or damage the surface.
WHERETO PUTTHE PRINTER
The printer’s location should be carefully chosen
becauseenvironmentalconditions greatlyaffectits
performance.
Warning
• Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine
and freely accessible, so that in event of an
emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
• Only connect the machine to the power source
described on this sheet.
• Avoid multi-wiring.
• Do not damage, break or make any
modifications to the power cord. Do not place
heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more
than necessary. These actions could cause an
electric shock or fire.
Caution
• Keepthemachineaway from humidity and dust.
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
• Placethemachine on a strong and levelsurface.
Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause
personal injury.
• If you use the machine in a confined space,
confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Recommended temperature and humidity
32.5
60
27 8010 80
32.5 2010 20
RH
80
60
40
20
10 20 30
27 50
27 70
17.5
70
17.5
50
90.5
60
80.6 8050 80
90.5 2050 20
RH
80
60
40
20
50 60 90
63.5
70
63.5
50
80.6 70
70 80
80.6 50
Possible operation range
Recommended range
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2” both front to rear
and left to right.
Toavoid possiblebuild-up ofozone,locate thisprinter in alarge well
ventilatedroom thathasan airturnovermore than30m
3
/hr/person.
If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on or severe
cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.
Environments to Avoid
Important
❒Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light
❒Dusty areas
❒Areas with corrosive gases
❒Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid
❒Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier
❒Locations near other electronic equipment
❒Locations where the printer might be subjected to
frequent strong vibration
Power Connection
Connect the power cord to a power source with the following
specifications:
❒220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A or more
Space Required for Installing the Printer
Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to
operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space
requirement is as follows:
ZDHH800E
C
A
D B
A: more than 50 cm (19.7")
B: more than 20 cm (7.9")
C: more than 50 cm (19.7")
D: more than 70 cm (27.6")
Attaching the Sticker
A sticker, mentionning that paper meant for an ink-jet printer is
not allowed for use with this printer, is supplied.
Pleaseattach thestickerto thebottom rightcorner ofthe top ofthe
printer [A] so that the sticker is easy to see.
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A
Return the green lock levers to their original
positions.
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Important
❒Do not return lock levers with force. If you cannot
lock them easily, remove the photoconductor unit
fromtheprinter.Then insert itagainuntil the gears
mesh securely. After that, try again to return the
levers to their original positions.
Close the top cover until the center of the cover
locks securely.
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Copyright© 2000 G047-8610
Printed in Japan
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INSTALLINGTHETONER CARTRIDGES
Warning
• Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner.Toner
dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame.
• Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer
or at an appropriate collection site.
• Ifyoudisposeoftheusedtonercontainersyourself,
disposeofthemaccordingtoyourlocalregulations.
Caution
• Do not open the front cover when the paper tray is
pulled out halfway. If you do, it might cause a
personal injury.
• Do not eat or swallow toner.
• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridges
out of reach of children.
• Our products are engineered to meet the highest
standards of quality and functionality. When
purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend
usingonly those provided by an authorized dealer.
Openthe front cover by pulling the front cover open lever.
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Hold the new toner cartridge (cyan) and shake it
well,about 3to 4 times, as shown in the illustration.
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Important
❒If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner
might not be evenly distributed in the cartridge. In
this case, the print quality might be reduced.
Remove the tape
and the protective cover
as shown in the illustration.
ZDHT206E
Align the toner cartridge (cyan) to the “C” mark
of the printer as shown in the illustration. Slide
the cartridge in along the printer’s guide rail.
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INSTALLINGTHE PAPERTRAY
Caution
• The paper tray does not have a stopper. When
pulling it out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If
you do, the tray might fall and cause personal
injury.
Thefollowingprocedure describes howto load A4 K .
For more information about the paper sizes that
can be set in the paper tray, see “Paper and Other
Media Supported by This Printer” in the “Printer
Reference”included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Place it on a
flat surface.
ZDHY017E
If necessary, slide the front and side guides to
the paper size you want to use.
ZDHY035E
Load paper with the print side up, into the paper
tray.
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Important
❒Make sure that the top of the stack is not higher
than the limit mark inside the tray.
❒The front and side guides should be set exactly to
the paper size to avoid paper feed problems.
❒Do not load different kinds of paper in the tray.
PRINTINGTHETEST PAGE
You can check if the printer works properly by
printing a test page such as the configuration page.
However,youcannotchecktheconnectionbetween
the printer and the computer by printing the test
page.
Turnonthe printer.First setthe main powerswitch
to the On position, and then depress the power
switch.
Press the Menu ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Menu> ▲
IPDL-C Menu ▼
Press the ▼ or ▲ key to display “List Print”, and
then press the Enter ( ) key.
<Menu> ▲
List Print ▼
The following message appears on the panel display.
<List Print> ▲
1.Config.Page ▼
Confirm that “1.Config.Page” is on the display,
and then press the Enter ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Config.Page>
Press # key
Press the Enter ( ) key.
In a short time, the test printing will start.
Printing...
Config.Page
Important
❒If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,
seeifan errormessage appears onthe paneldisplay.
For more information about error messages, see
“Troubleshooting” in the “Printer Reference”.
Press the On Line ( ) key.
Turn off the printer’s power switch.
CONNECTINGTHE PRINTERTO
A COMPUTER
Connect the printer to a computer using a parallel
cable.
Important
❒The parallel cable is not provided with the printer.
Itisyour responsibilitytoprovide theparallelcable
appropriate for the computer that you are using.
❒The printer’s parallel connection is a standard bi-
directional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin
parallel cable compliant with IEEE1284 and a
parallel port on the computer.
❒To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded
cable.
Note
❒Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters
(8.2 feet) long.
Confirm that the printer’s power switch is turned
off.If it is on, turn it off.
Turn the computer off.
Attach the parallel cable to the port of the
printer.Secure the cable with the metal fittings
as shown in the illustration.
Important
❒Ratingvoltageof theparallelport for thecomputer;
Max. DC 5V.
ZDHH056E
Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the
port of the computer.Secure the cable.
SETTING UP FOR PRINTING
Printing requires installation of a printer driver to
the operating system.
Reference
❒See “Printer Driver for This Printer” in the “Setup
Guide”.
❒If you want to install options, see “Installing
Options” in the “Setup Guide”.
CONNECTINGTHE POWER
CORD
Caution
• When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip
theplugtoavoiddamagingthecordandcausing
a fire or an electric shock.
• Itisdangeroustohandletheplugwithwethands.
Doing this may result in receiving an electric
shock.
Check that the printer’s main power switch (on
the rear) is set to the Off position.
ZDHH076E
Check that the printer’s power switch is set to
the Off position (not depressed).
ZDHH085E
Attach the power cord to the socket on the back
side of the printer.
ZDHH055E
Plug the other end securely into the wall outlet.
SELECTINGTHE PANEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Follow the procedure below to select a language.
Note
❒You can select one of the following languages:
English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish,
or Japanese.
❒The default setting is English.
❒If you want to use the English panel display, it is
not necessary for you to do the following
procedures.
Turnonthe printer.First setthe main powerswitch
to the On position, and then depress the power
switch.
After the machine warms up, the ready message appears on the
panel display.
Press the Menu ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<Menu> ▲
IPDL-C Menu ▼
Pressthe ▲ or ▼ keyto display“System Menu”.
<Menu> ▲
System Menu ▼
Press the Enter ( ) key.
The following message appears on the panel display.
<System Menu> ▲
1.Paper Tray ▼
Pressthe ▲ or ▼ keyto display“10.Language”.
<System Menu> ▲
10.Language ▼
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Press the ▲ or ▼ key until the language you
want to select appears on the lower line of the
panel display.
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Press the On Line ( ) key.
The On Line indicator is lit.
Press the On Line ( ) key again.
The On Line indicator turns off.
Press the Reset ( ) key.
The setting becomes effective.
Important
❒Donotuse excessiveforce in slidingin thecartridge.
Note
❒When inserting the cartridge, the side with the seal
should be up.
Repeat steps 2 - 4 for installing the magenta,
yellow, and black toner cartridges. When
installing,startwith the magenta tonercartridge,
then yellow, and then black.
Close the front cover until the center of the front
cover locks securely.
Note
❒If you set a custom paper size, you should enter the
paper size with the printer’s operation panel. For
more information, see “Loading Paper in the Paper
Tray” in the “Printer Reference” included as a PDF
file on the CD-ROM.
Slide the paper tray completely into the printer.
Important
❒Be sure to insert the paper tray completely.
Otherwise,misfeedsmight occur,or thefrontcover
might touch the paper tray.

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Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USE SAFETY and P EVENTING EQUIPMENT P OBLEMS.
Notes:
The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will
be using before reading this manual.
Power Source
120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.
Operator Safety:
This machine is considered a CD H class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine con-
tains 5-milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye
contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mech-
anisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
Laser Safety:
The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser sub-
systems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.
Important
Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable
for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating
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 ma-
chine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye
damage.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
Supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine supplier's parts in your supplier's office product.
For good copy quality, supplier recommends that you use genuine supplier's toner.
Descriptions in this manual Application
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRA-
TOR
Aficio Manager for A min
Net Vision for A min
PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Aficio Manager for Client
Net Vision for Client

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Trademarks
RICOH-SCRIPT2® is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company.
Microsoft® Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Mi-
crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Adobe® PostScript® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
AppleTalk Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer
Incorporated.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might
be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in
those marks.
Notes:
Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details please con-
tact your local dealer.
Notes:
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
•Microsoft
® Windows® 95 operating system
•Microsoft
® Windows® 98 operating system
•Microsoft
® Windows ® Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
•Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Professional
•Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Server
•Microsoft
® Windows NT® Server operating system Version 4.0
•Microsoft
® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0

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Safety Information
When using your equipment the following safety precautions should always be
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual the following important symbols are used:
R WARNING:
R
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are
not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
R
CAU ION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not fol-
lowed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
•Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-
tension cord.
•Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible,
so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
•Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
power cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
•o avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not
remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this man-
ual.
•urn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
not the cable) if any of the following conditions exist:
•You spill something into the equipment.
•You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
•Your equipment's cover has been damaged.
•Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. oner dust is flammable
and might ignite when exposed to an open flame.
•Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or appropriate col-
lection site.
•If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose of them
according to local regulations.

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R CAU ION:
•Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment.
hile moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will
not be damaged under the equipment.
•hen you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the equipment.
•Do not eat or swallow toner.
•Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of reach of children.
•For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended
supplies at a household waste collection point. Disposal should take place
at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site.
•Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and
functionality. hen purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using
only those specified by an authorized dealer.
•The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a
label indicating a “hot surface”. Touching a “hot surface” could result in a
burn injury. (
v : means “hot surface”.)
•Symbols
R means a situation that requires you take care.
•hen removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it
could be very hot.
•If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on. Otherwise, severe
cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.

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Energy Star Program
❖
❖❖
❖Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode)
This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the
last operation has been completed when the Energy Level is set to level 1. To
exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode press any key on the operation panel.
To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode see “Using the Operation
Panel” in the “Printer Reference” included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
❖
❖❖
❖Specifications
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--
-Recycled Paper
In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program we recommend use of recycled
paper which is environment friendly. Please contact your sales representative
for recommended paper.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner we have determined
that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR
Guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for
developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is-
sues such as global warming.
When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency the Partner shall
place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.
This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equip-
ment by means of energy-saving features such as Low-power mode.
Lower-power mode
(Energy Saver mode)
Power Consumption 35 W or less
Default Time 30 minutes

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anuals for This Printer
There are six manuals that separately describe the procedures for the installation
of a printer and for the operation and maintenance of the printer and its optional
equipment.
To enhance safe and efficient operation of the printer all users should read and
follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
❖
❖❖
❖Quic Installation Guide
Describes the procedures for installing the printer.
❖
❖❖
❖Setup Guide
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting
up the printer and its options (this manual).
❖
❖❖
❖Printer Reference
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using
the printer and its options. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-
ROM.
❖
❖❖
❖RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions
Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2
printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the
CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
❖
❖❖
❖Networ Interface Board Operating Instructions
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting
up and using the printer in a network environment. The manual is provided
as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and
Utilities”.
❖
❖❖
❖UNIX Supplement
Provides information about setting up and using the printer in a UNIX envi-
ronment. This manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled
“Printer Drivers and Utilities”.

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How to Read This anual
Symbols
In this manual the following symbols are used:
R
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if instructions
are not followed could result in death or serious injury.
R
CAU ION:
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 originals might be
damaged 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.
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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 operation panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.