Ricoh Ri 1000 Installation guide

RICOH Ri 1000
Operator
Training

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•Substrate
•Environment
•Heat Press
•Pretreatment
•Printer Overview
•ColorGATE RIP Software
•Printing
•Maintenance
Direct to Garment Basics

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Technical Support
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am -4pm PST
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Downloads:
•Latest Software (Drivers, RIP)
•Graphics
Support Documents:
•Training Videos
•FAQ’s (Frequently Asked
Questions)
•Need to Knows
Warranty

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1. Always leave your printer on to allow the machine’s automated
maintenance sequences to run. This is necessary to keep the printer
in optimal condition and avoid potential damage that can be
prevented easily. If it is necessary to power down the machine for
over 12 hours, be sure to fill your printer with cleaning fluid (Section
8.3 User Manual).
2. Always shake new white ink cartridges thoroughly before
installing them in your printer. Adequately shaking your new white
ink cartridges helps ensure that your prints will come out bright and
vibrant (Page 18 User Manual).
Need to Knows

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3. Perform a nozzle check daily, so you can spot and quickly address
potential issues with the printer.
4. Make sure your ink is at 5% or above when you are done printing
for the day or plan on leaving your printer idle for a few hours. While
you can continue to print using cartridges with less than 5%
remaining, the machine’s vital automated maintenance sequences
require at least 5% or above in order to complete. If you do not have
replacement ink available, you can fill your printer with cleaning fluid.
Refer to Section 8.3 of your User Manual.
Need to Knows

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5. Clean encoder strip weekly or every 30 prints to help avoid blurry
prints, double prints, and error codes. Refer to Section 8.2 of your
User Manual or watch the Ri 1000 Weekly Maintenance Video.
6. Make sure the obstacle sensor is on. If the sensor is off, head
strikes may occur and cause damage to the carriage. To check if your
obstacle sensor is enabled, navigate to the OPTIONS panel. The
sensor is on when the blue light is illuminated on the OBSTACLE
SENSOR button.
7. Set the table height correctly —just below the obstruction sensor.
If the table is too low, the extra space may cause misting and printer
damage. If the garment is dressed on the platen, the number on the
table height adjuster should be between 0-2. If not dressing the
garment, the number value should be no more than 4. Refer to
Section 2.2 of your User Manual.
Need to Knows

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8. Check the downloads page to ensure you are on the most up to
date firmware.
9. Exercise with care when adjusting table height or changing
platens. While ruggedly constructed, the RICOH Ri 1000 is a
precision tool and care should be taken when adjusting the machine.
Do NOT over-tighten the table-height-adjustment knob past “0” and
carefully install platen without banging it against the print table.
10. Online User Manual & keeping current on important
updates:Visit the Support page!We are always updating content to
help customers including online updates to your User’s Manual.
BONUS TIP: Contact our Technical Support team when you have questions or concerns
about your machine. We’re here to help! Technical Support can be reached at 877-646-
0999, Monday –Friday, 8:00 am –4:00 pm PST or by email at [email protected].
Need to Knows

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RICOH is proud of its commitment to the environment. We use
only safe, water-based inks and treatments. SDS’s are available
on RICOH’s website.
RICOH Authorized Inks

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All white ink has titanium dioxide.
Over time, if white ink is left
sitting, the titanium dioxide will
separate from the water, causing the
ink to settle or separate apart.
It's vitally important to remove your
white ink cartridges daily and shake
them around. This will mix any
separation that might have
happened overnight. The printer will
prompt you to gently agitate the
white ink cartridges every 12 hours.
If white ink is kept in stock, rotate
cartridges 2-3 times a week.
White ink has a shelf life of 6
months. CMYK shelf life 1 year.
Each cartridge has a label for its
specific channel.
White Ink

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Nozzles clog and stop
firing. This causes
undesirable banding
in your print.
Air can enter the
tubes. Air in the
tubes will start to
dry the ink and
risk clogging the
head.
Permanent damage to print head.If a cartridge
is left empty for too long in the printer, you
risk clogging the head permanently and
requiring a costly replacement.
What happens when you don’t change an empty
cartridge?

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Substrate: 100% cotton will yield the best results.
Other similar natural fibers like hemp and bamboo
can be used.
Light-Colored Polyester, Rayon and
Spandex:Print on up to 50% synthetic, light-
colored fibers. Use light pretreatment for best
results.
Dark Polyester: Polyester and white ink do not
like each other; adding heat and pressure from the
heat press will dull the white ink.
–50% polyester / 50% cotton mixture –can
be printed with acceptable results, in some
cases it may be required to use more white
ink and saturate the garment with more
pretreatment.
What types of fabrics can I print on?

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Not all cotton fabrics are the same.
The quality of fabric will also impact
the vividness of the image. Lower
quality fabric will yield a lower
saturated color or faded colors, while
higher quality fabric will give you
strong and vivid colors.
It's always recommended to test
the fabric first to see what kind of
color results you get. In some
cases, different fabrics will require
different ink settings.
RICOH recommends using high
quality ringspun cotton, or high-
quality comb cotton.
What types of fabrics can I print on? Cont.

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Environment

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Below 32˚F (0˚C) or over 104˚F (40˚C) The
printer will not operate and request a
power off.
If the temperature is
32˚F (0˚C) -50˚F (10˚C) or
30˚C (86˚F) to 40˚C (104˚F),
the printer will give a warning
Temperature (inks)
50˚F to 90˚F (10˚C to 32˚C).
Humidity (printer)
45% (minimum) to 80% Relative Humidity
VERY IMPORTANT!

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Why do you need Humidity?
DTG machines don’t like dry conditions. The ink in the head is more
prone to clogs if the air is dry. If you are in a dry area with low
humidity OR, if you plan to put the machine in a room with very dry
heat in the winter, consider using a humidifier.
The ideal conditions are: 45% to 80% relative humidity, dust-free, with
no airflow over the printer.

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Environment
•Keep airflow away from the printer –no fans should be circulating into
the machine. Keep the printer away from A/C.
•Clean air –make sure there is no dust flying around and into the printer.
Do not pretreat next to or around the printer. Always pretreat in a
different room or area.

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Heat Press

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All garment inks are required to reach a certain
temperature and time to be properly cured. If
this temperature or time is not properly adjusted
on your heat press, you risk the possibility of
the shirt washing out during the wash
cycle. Keep Heat Press at least 10 feet away
from printer.
Heat Press Setting: 330˚F (165˚C) for 90
seconds.
All prints can be run at this longer/colder setting
if you are alternating from light to dark.
Pressure –Pressure should be set to a Medium
to Medium/High settings. If there is not enough
pressure, the ink will not cure and will wash out.
Use 40-50 PSI (6 boxes on the GeoKnight).
Heat Press Equipment

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Location – Heat press should be set at least 10 feet away from the
printer. Having the heat press too close can heat up electrical
components and damage them.
Heat Press Protective Sheets –Always use a heat press sheet to
protect both the shirt and the heat platen. Below are some
acceptable heat press sheets
–RICOH Soft Touch paper / Parchment paper
–Stahls’ Kraft Sheets
–Teflon Sheets -creates a very shiny finish to the image.
Good heat ensures that the ink cures into the shirt and the
garment will have good washability.
Heat Press Equipment

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Pretreating
Garments