Ricoh M040 Manual

1
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 1
M040/M041
Service Training
Product Overview
MD-P1b / MD-P1c
C311N / C312DN
Version - 1.0
Most recently updated November 6th, 2008
Presentation edited/compiled by:
Ron Faxon
[email protected]

2
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 2
Training Material Outline - 1/2
This training material consists of the following:
Product Overview
» Basic introduction to this machine, including Target User
information and Product Positioning information.
Installation
» Installation procedures are gone over. Note that this and every
section should be looked at in conjunction with Operating
Instructions (OI) and the service manual (FSM - Field Service
Manual), as well as any other relevant documentation.
Service Mode
» Entering Service Mode, etc., is covered.
Updating the Firmware
» Firmware update procedures and cautions are gone over.
Maintenance
» Maintenance procedures gone over
OI – Operator's Instruction
FSM – Field Service Manual

3
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 3
Training Material Outline - 2/2
Machine Overview
» Specifications, Optional Equipment, various mechanical
procedures covered.
Laser Exposure
» Laser unit parts, optical path, etc. covered.
AIO (All-In-One) Cartridge
» Detailed explanation of how the AIO cartridge works.
Paper Feed
» Paper feed details (one-sided output, duplex, etc.)
Image Transfer
» Color image transfer process
Fusing
» New type belt-fusing is explained
Optional Paper Tray Unit
» Optional Paper Tray unit explained
Trouble-Shooting
AIO – All-In-One cartridge

4
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 4
Target User
SMA (Super Major Account):
Mixture of G-P2, MD-P1, and PE-P1
MA (Major Account) - MD-P1:
Replaces old four-pass CLP (Color Laser Printer) with higher spec design
Replaces compact 16-25ppm B&W printer with compact and economical CLP.
Replaces combination of B&W and CLP printers with one machine.
SMB (Small Business) - PE-P1:
Replaces B&W and inkjet printers with one CLP printer.
Also suitable for personal office and personal use in office cubicle.
Unit price
CPP
High
Low
High
Low
G-P2
MD-P1 Ar-P2
SMA – Super Major Account
MA – Major Account
SMB – Small Business

5
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 5
Product Positioning
Price
The MD-P1 falls between the AR-P2 and the G-P2
Performance
The MD-P1 falls between the AR-P2 and the G-P2
MD-P1 Sales Points:
Machine compactness
Reasonably low TCO
Workgroup use
.

6
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 6
The Machine
This is how
the machine
looks.
There is also an
optional Paper Tray
which goes under the
machine (not shown
here).
More on the Machine
The picture shows the machine without the optional paper tray units
attached. Do a full circle check of the machine and locate the various
sockets, handles, peripheral units and operation panel.
The standard paper tray unit and the output tray both have a 500 sheet
capacity.
The machine has a 1-tray optional paper feed bank, which holds 500 sheets
of paper.
The by-pass tray can hold 100 sheets.

7
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 7
Operation Panel
Go to the machine and have a look at the operation panel and
familiarize yourself with the various keys.
The recommended 70 cm front space is to allow sufficient space for the paper
tray to be pulled out. Note that additional front space is required to allow
operators room to stand in front of the machine.

8
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 8
M040/M041
Service Training
Installation
.

9
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 9
Space
Requirements
.

10
RicohCo.Ltd.http://www.ricoh.com/
MD-P1b / M040 / C311N
MD-P1c / M041 / C312DN
Slide 10
As shown in the illustrations, be sure to carefully remove all
strips of tape from each of the four AIO cartridges.
Move each AIO cartridge from side-to-side to evenly distribute
toner before reinserting in machine.
Removing Tape from Cartridges
.