Ricoh PRO TF6215 User manual

For safe and correct use, be sure to read Safety Information before
using the machine.
For information not in this manual, refer to
the PDF files on the supplied CD.
Appendix
Maintenance and Specifications
Troubleshooting
Convenient Usage
Basic Operations
Using Print Control
Getting Started
Operating
Instructions
Original Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Getting Started
Before You Start..................................................................................................................................................5
How to Read the Manuals.............................................................................................................................5
About Operating Environments......................................................................................................................... 7
Conditions for Installation Locations............................................................................................................. 7
Space Required for Installation.....................................................................................................................8
About Moving the Machine.......................................................................................................................... 8
Confirming Accessories................................................................................................................................... 10
List of Included Items....................................................................................................................................10
Guide to Names and Functions of Components............................................................................................12
Front View.....................................................................................................................................................12
Rear/Side View........................................................................................................................................... 14
Carriage....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance Station................................................................................................................................... 16
Emergency Buttons.......................................................................................................................................17
Proximity Sensor...........................................................................................................................................19
Connecting the Power Cord............................................................................................................................21
About Ink...........................................................................................................................................................24
Supported Ink...............................................................................................................................................24
Storage Conditions for Ink Bottles.............................................................................................................. 24
Expiration Dates of Ink Bottles.................................................................................................................... 25
Precautions for Handling Ink Bottles...........................................................................................................26
About Media.................................................................................................................................................... 27
Size and Weight Specifications of Supported Sheet Media................................................................... 27
How to Store Media....................................................................................................................................27
Precautions for Handling Media................................................................................................................ 27
2. Using Print Control
About Print Control...........................................................................................................................................29
Installing Print Control..................................................................................................................................29
How to Use the Print Control Screen.............................................................................................................. 32
Startup Screen..............................................................................................................................................32
[Operation] Screen......................................................................................................................................34
[Maintenance] Screen.................................................................................................................................37
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[Option] Screen........................................................................................................................................... 39
3. Basic Operations
Procedure to Print............................................................................................................................................. 43
Turning On/Off the Power..............................................................................................................................44
Turning On the Power..................................................................................................................................44
Turning Off the Power (Standby State)...................................................................................................... 44
Test Printing....................................................................................................................................................... 46
Performing Test Printing............................................................................................................................... 46
How to Read the Printing Result..................................................................................................................48
Cleaning Print Head Nozzles......................................................................................................................... 51
About Head Cleaning................................................................................................................................. 51
Performing Head Cleaning According to the Test Printing Result............................................................ 51
Setting Media................................................................................................................................................... 53
Precautions for Setting Media.....................................................................................................................53
Setting Media on a Table........................................................................................................................... 54
Changing Print-start Position....................................................................................................................... 59
Printing Data..................................................................................................................................................... 60
Before Print Start...........................................................................................................................................60
Start Printing................................................................................................................................................. 60
Interrupt Printing........................................................................................................................................... 63
Stop Printing (Data Clear)...........................................................................................................................63
Moving Gantry.............................................................................................................................................64
Capping........................................................................................................................................................65
Detaching caps............................................................................................................................................ 65
4. Convenient Usage
Adjusting the UV Lamp Position.......................................................................................................................67
Adjusting the UV Lamp Position.................................................................................................................. 67
Various Print Functions..................................................................................................................................... 69
Partial Printing...............................................................................................................................................69
Multicopy Printing........................................................................................................................................ 70
Multicoat Printing......................................................................................................................................... 72
Mirror Printing.............................................................................................................................................. 73
Printing a Footnote........................................................................................................................................... 75
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Changing the Display Language.................................................................................................................... 77
Switching the Indication Unit...........................................................................................................................78
List of Setting Items on the [Option] Screen (Other)...................................................................................... 79
[Option] Screen........................................................................................................................................... 79
5. Troubleshooting
If You Cannot Turn On the Power...................................................................................................................81
When You Have Problems Operating the Machine..................................................................................... 82
If You Cannot Print as Expected......................................................................................................................84
When You Cannot Print Properly................................................................................................................84
If Nozzle Clogging is Not Resolved.......................................................................................................... 86
If Ink Mixes or Missing Nozzles Occur Due to Aeration..........................................................................87
Precautions for Using Port for Discharging Air Bubbles and Air Bubble Ejection Tool.......................... 90
6. Maintenance and Specifications
Replenishing and Replacing Consumables....................................................................................................93
Replenishing Ink........................................................................................................................................... 93
Replacing the Flushing Pad......................................................................................................................... 95
Disposing of Waste Ink................................................................................................................................97
If the Machine Is to be Left Unused for a Long Time or If a Power Outage Is Scheduled..........................99
Discharging Ink............................................................................................................................................ 99
Closing the Negative Pressure Valves..................................................................................................... 103
List of Consumables....................................................................................................................................... 104
Ink Bottles................................................................................................................................................... 104
Other Consumables.................................................................................................................................. 105
Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 106
Machine Specifications.............................................................................................................................106
Ink Specifications.......................................................................................................................................107
7. Appendix
List of Print Modes..........................................................................................................................................109
Trademarks.....................................................................................................................................................111
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1. Getting Started
This chapter describes how to read the manuals supplied with the printer, names and functions of
components, and supported ink and media, etc.
Before You Start
How to Read the Manuals
Symbols used in the manuals
This manual uses the following symbols:
Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of
damage to media or loss of data. Be sure to read these explanations.
Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine's functions, and instructions on resolving user
errors.
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Indicates the names of keys and buttons.
(mainly Europe and Asia), (mainly Europe), or (mainly Asia)
(mainly North America)
Differences in the functions of Region A and Region B models are indicated by the two symbols. Read
the information indicated by the symbol that corresponds to the region of the model you are using.
Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, in no event will the manufacturer be liable for any
damages whatsoever arising out of failures of this machine, losses of the registered data, or the use or
non-use of this product and operation manuals provided with it.
Make sure that you always copy or have backups of the data registered in this machine. Documents or
data might be erased due to your operational errors or malfunctions of the machine.
In no event will the manufacturer be responsible for any documents created by you using this machine or
any results from the data executed by you.
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Notes
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
For good output quality, the manufacturer recommends that you use genuine ink from the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of
parts other than genuine parts from the manufacturer with your products.
The screen shots used in this manual are displayed in English.
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About Operating Environments
Conditions for Installation Locations
This printer is designed for industrial use.
• Make sure that the room where you are using the machine is well ventilated. Otherwise a fire
or an electric shock might occur. Be sure to install a ventilator when installing the machine in a
sealed room or a room with poor ventilation.
• Do not place the machine in a humid or dusty environment. Doing so can result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not obstruct the machine's vents. Doing so can result in fire as the internal components are
overheated.
The following is the recommended range for the operating environment:
• Temperature: 15–30°C (59–86°F)
• Humidity: 40–80%RH
• Altitude: 2,000 m (approx. 6,561.7 ft.) or less
Place the machine on a level surface. The machine must be level within 5 mm (approx. 0.2 inches): both
front to rear and left to right.
Place the machine in a stable place where the floor is strong enough to withstand a load of 1,800
N/m2 or more.
Avoid the following environments when locating the machine. If the machine is placed somewhere
where the conditions are different from those recommended, a failure may occur.
• Low temperature and humidity or high temperature and humidity
• Places exposed to direct sunlight
• Places close to heaters, air conditioners, or humidifiers
• Places subject to frequent strong vibration
• Places with poor ventilation
• Dusty areas
• Places close to an oil heater or machine generating ammonia, such as a diazo copy machine
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Precautions for users of ultrasonic-type humidifiers
Do not use an ultrasonic-type humidifier near this product. Chlorine or mineral components
atomized by an ultrasonic-type humidifier may adhere to the electronic components inside the
product, causing it to malfunction.
Space Required for Installation
Ensure enough space around the machine for installation. The space shown is necessary for operating
the machine and for work done by a service engineer.
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1. Rear: 155 cm (61.0 inches) or more
2. Right and left: 100 cm (39.4 inches) or more
3. Front: 105 cm (41.3 inches) or more
4. Depth: 467 cm (183.9 inches) or more
5. Width: 681 cm (268.1 inches) or more
About Moving the Machine
Relocation of the machine should be performed by your service representative. Contact your service
representative if you need to relocate the machine.
How to secure the machine
The legs of the machine are equipped with leveling feet for securing the machine.
Be sure to confirm that the machine is secured by the leveling feet before turning on the power of the
machine.
If you print when the machine is not secured by the leveling feet, the machine may move accidentally.
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• Be sure to adjust the level foot to keep the machine flat. Using the machine on an unstable
surface might cause an injury or unexpected accident.
How to use the leveling feet
Rotate each adjuster clockwise to lower the leveling feet.
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Confirming Accessories
The main accessories included with the machine are shown below.
Contact your service representative if any accessories are missing or damaged.
List of Included Items
• Waste cloth (paper towel)
• Non-woven fabric
• Polyethylene gloves
• Nitrile gloves
• UV protective glasses
• Cleaning stick
• Carriage filter
• Flushing pad
• Air bubble ejection tool
• CD "Operating Instructions"
• CD "Driver (ICC profile is included)"
• CD-ROM "ColorGATE"
• A set of instruction manuals
Manuals for This Machine
The operating instructions included with the machine are provided in both paper and PDF format (users
can view the contents on a display). Operating instructions that can be viewed on a display are included
on the supplied CD. The following is a list of instruction manuals provided with the machine:
Safety Information
Describes the "Safety Information". Be sure to read it before using the machine. It describes
regulations and environmental measures.
Operating Instructions
Describes detailed information about how to use the machine. The contents are shown below:
• Getting Started
• Using Print Control
• Basic Operations
• Convenient Usage
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• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Specifications
Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance
Describes periodical maintenance procedures for the machine.
RIP Settings Guide
Explains how to install and use RIP software.
• In order to view the operating instructions in PDF format, install Adobe Acrobat Reader / Adobe
Reader.
List of software
The following software is included on the CD:
Product name Abbreviation
ColorGATE Production Server Ricoh Pro T Series Edition ColorGATE
RICOH Pro TF6251 UV Print Control Center Print Control
• ColorGATE is a software that converts image data into a RIP file so that it is suitable for printing. For
details about how to install ColorGATE, see "Installing the RIP Software", RIP Settings Guide.
• Print Control is a software necessary to read RIP files created by an application and to print its
content from the machine. For details about how to install Print Control, see page 29 "Installing
Print Control".
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Guide to Names and Functions of Components
This section describes the names and functions of the machine's components.
• Do not obstruct the machine's vents. Doing so can result in fire as the internal components are
overheated.
Front View
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1. Proximity sensor
Automatically detects if a person approaches the carriage and stops the carriage immediately. See
page 19 "Proximity Sensor".
2. Emergency buttons
Press any of these buttons when you need to stop the machine urgently during printing. See page 17
"Emergency Buttons".
3. Gantry
Moves the carriage to the left or right, and moves forward and backward on the table.
4. Front control section
See page 13 "Front view/control section".
5. Media table
Set the printing media on the table. See page 53 "Setting Media".
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6. Carriage
Discharges ink onto media. See page 15 "Carriage".
7. Waste ink tank
Accumulates discharged waste ink from head cleaning, etc. To dispose of waste ink, see page 97
"Disposing of Waste Ink".
8. Maintenance station
Caps or cleans the print heads while the machine is in the print standby state. See page 16 "Maintenance
Station".
9. Left-side ink receiver
Used to clean around the carriage or for maintenance. If you select the maintenance mode, the carriage
moves to the left-side ink receiver.
Front view/control section
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1. Power indicator
Lights up when the power of the machine is on.
2. Vacuum pressure control
Adjusts the pressure used to vacuum the media on the table. Adjust the vacuum pressure to strengthen the
vacuuming of the media if the media becomes out of position or when using warped media. This is effective
when the vacuum switch is on.
3. Vacuum switch
Turns on and off media suction. If switched on, suction is applied to the media through the holes in the table.
When applying suction, specify the suction area using the vacuum valves. For details, see page 54 "Setting
Media on a Table".
4. UV lamp switch 1
Turns on the UV lamp on the left side of the carriage.
5. UV lamp switch 2
Turns on the UV lamp on the right side of the carriage.
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6. Positioning pin switch
Sets the positioning pins built into the table. An air compressor is required to use the positioning pins. For
details, contact your service representative.
7. Standby button
Turns off the machine (standby state). See page 44 "Turning Off the Power (Standby State)".
8. Power on button
Turns on the machine. See page 44 "Turning On the Power".
Rear/Side View
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1. Emergency buttons
Press these buttons when you need to stop the machine urgently during printing. See page 17 "Emergency
Buttons".
2. Negative pressure valves
If the machine is to be left unused for less than 10 days and a power outage is scheduled, close the negative
pressure valves. For details, see page 99 "If the Machine Is to be Left Unused for a Long Time or If a Power
Outage Is Scheduled".
3. Ink lamps
Lights up when the remaining amount of ink is low. To replenish ink, see page 93 "Replenishing Ink".
4. Left front cover
Open this cover when replenishing ink for each color. See page 93 "Replenishing Ink".
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5. Vacuum valves
Close the valves when a power outage is scheduled. There are four valves each with a fixed suction area. For
details, see page 56 "Adjusting vacuuming areas".
6. Power socket
Connect the included power cord to the power socket.
7. Main power switch
If a power outage is not scheduled, do not turn the machine off with the main power switch.
Turning the machine off with the main power switch stops the application of pressure to the print head,
resulting in ink leakage. In the case of a scheduled power outage, see page 99 "If the Machine Is to be Left
Unused for a Long Time or If a Power Outage Is Scheduled".
Carriage
The carriage basically consists of the print head units and UV lamp. It is also equipped with an ionizer
for removing static electricity.
• Do not place paper or cloth on the UV lamp or bring flammable objects close to the UV lamp.
Doing so might cause fire or smoke.
• Do not touch the UV lamp. As it becomes very hot, touching the UV lamp might cause injury or
burns.
• Only perform maintenance after the LED UV lamp has completely cooled down and the
cooling fan has stopped. Touching the LED UV lamp while it is hot might cause burns.
• Do not touch the print head nozzle faces, UV lamp irradiation surface and ionizer electrode section
on the bottom of the carriage except for cleaning and maintenance. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
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1. Jam-detecting feeler
Detects an error if the carriage interferes with media and stops the carriage immediately.
2. Print heads
Discharges ink from the print head nozzles.
3. UV lamp
Irradiates the UV-LED lamps during printing to cure ink.
4. Ionizer
Removes static electricity from media.
• For details about how to clean the carriage, see page 51 "Cleaning Print Head Nozzles".
Maintenance Station
The maintenance station basically consists of the capping station for maintaining the nozzles faces of the
print heads and the head wipers.
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1. Flush receiver
Accumulates unnecessary ink discharged by head cleaning. For details about replacing the flushing pad in the
flush receiver, see page 95 "Replacing the Flushing Pad".
2. Head wipers
Used in head cleaning. For details about how to clean the wipers, see "Cleaning Wipers", Requests for Daily
Care and Maintenance.
3. Capping station
Prevents nozzles from drying by capping the print heads. For details about how to clean the caps, see
"Cleaning the Capping Station", Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance.
• For details about how to clean the areas around the maintenance station, see "Cleaning the Area
around the Maintenance Station", Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance.
Emergency Buttons
Press them when stopping the machine urgently for safety reasons.
The emergency buttons are located in 4 positions: 2 buttons on the front of the machine, 2 buttons on the
rear of the machine, 2 buttons on the front side of the gantry, and 2 buttons on the rear of the gantry.
After performing an emergency stop, confirm that everything is safe before canceling the emergency
stop.
Front View
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Rear View
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To stop the machine in case of emergency
Press the emergency button.
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To release an emergency stop
Turn the base of the emergency button in the direction of the arrow.
The emergency button moves back to its original position.
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