Ricoh Ri 1000 Operating instructions

RICOH Ri 1000
User Maintenance Precautions
For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in Safety Information and Quick
Installation Guide before using the machine.
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RICOH
Ri 1000
User
Maintenance
Precautions

RICOH Ri 1000
User Maintenance Precautions
This booklet describes the main precautions and user maintenance precautions when using the
Ri1000.Be sure to check the user manual for the contents of each item and follow the correct
procedure.
Ricoh Ri1000 User Manual URL http://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/html/oi/r/
＜Precautions for use＞
No. Item Precautions User manual
chapter
1 Always power
on
Do not leave the machine with the power off.
The circulation operation of the white ink flow paths and
automatic head maintenance are not performed, which
may cause head ejection failure or head nozzle clogging.
If the printer is left power off for 12 hours or more, the ink
in the printer must be drained and washed with the
cleaning solution
.
1.3 Important
2 Set media to
table
When setting the media on the table, flatten the media on
the top of the table.
If the media set on the top of table has protrusions such as
wrinkles, the gap between the head and the media will
widen and ink mist will be generated.
The ink mist spreads inside the machine and may cause
the sensors or the boards to malfunction.
2.2 Mounting
Substrate onto
Print Table
3 Table height
adjustment
Adjust the table with the media to the proper height.
If the table is too low, the gap between the head and the
media will widen and ink mist will be generated.
The mist spreads inside the aircraft and may cause the
sensor or board to malfunction.
2.2 Mounting
Substrate onto
Print Table
Always turn on the power.

RICOH Ri 1000
User Maintenance Precautions
4 How to recover
clogged nozzles
Perform automatic head cleaning on the display panel.
Do not perform any actions other than the cleaning method
described in the user manual. It may cause printer failure.
6.2 Automatic
Head Cleaning
5 When an error is
displayed
Please do not leave the machine in an error state.
The circulation operation of the white ink flow path and
automatic head maintenance are not performed, which
may cause head ejection failure or head nozzle clogging.
Resolve the cause of the error or restart the power supply
and check that the display panel is in the "Ready" state.
If the error persists, please contact the customer support
or call center with the power on.
＜Ready：OK＞
＜Error：NG＞Do not leave the machine.
Also, If the error persists, please attach the head
protection cover to the carriage unit.
Then, please contact the customer support or call center
with the power on.
(If you don’t have the head protection cover, please
contact the customer support or call center with the power
on.)
By attaching the head protection cover, it may be possible
to prevent the nozzle from drying out and delay its
deterioration.
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Instruction
paper included
with head
protection
cover

RICOH Ri 1000
User Maintenance Precautions
5-1 Error example 1
When CR
encoder error
(JAM) occurs
Do not leave the head positioned anywhere other than on
the maintenance unit. It may cause head nozzle clogging.
If the carriage unit gets stuck on the media on the table,
follow the steps below to recover.
(1) Remove the media.
(2) Press "CAP IN" displayed on the operation panel. The
carriage unit returns to the maintenance unit.
(3) Turn off and on the power and, restart.
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5-2 Error example 2
When the ink
cartridge ends,
Or, Ink cartridge
not inserted
Do not leave the ink cartridge in the end state. Also, do not
leave the ink cartridge removed.
It may cause the ink pump to malfunction or the head
nozzle clogging. Replace it with a new ink cartridge as
soon as possible and check that it is in the "Ready" state.
Make sure you have spare inks available before you run
low.
＜Ink cartridge ends state＞
＜Ink cartridge not inserted＞
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5-3 Error example 3
When the waste
ink bottle is full
Do not leave the waste liquid bottle full.
Since the automatic maintenance operation does not
operate, it may cause the head nozzle clogging.
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5-4 Error example 4
Cover open
Do not leave the cover open.
Since the automatic maintenance operation does not
operate, it may cause the head nozzle clogging.
＜Cover open state＞
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RICOH Ri 1000
User Maintenance Precautions
5-5 Regular
replacement
part
Please contact customer support or call center when the
replacement time of each regular replacement part,
service part, is displayed.
If each part display remains red, it may cause machine
failure, such as ink leakage, head nozzle clogging, and
abnormal noise.
8.1 Service
part
6 Usage
environment
Install the printer in the specified temperature and humidity
environment.
In an environment other than the specified one, it may
cause ink ejection failure or head nozzle clogging.
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RICOH Ri 1000
User Maintenance Precautions
＜User maintenance＞
No. Item Precautions User manual
chapter
1 Shaking white
ink cartridge in
the direction of
rotation left
and right
(Daily)
Shake the white ink cartridge daily for 50 seconds total.
Follow the user manual for the shaking method.
Insufficient shaking may cause head discharge failure or
head nozzle clogging.
8.2 Maintenance
Schedule
Daily
Video
instruction:
https://vimeo.co
m/328541977
2 Cleaning
Maintenance
Unit and
Flushing box
(Weekly)
Clean and remove ink from the maintenance unit and
flushing box every week.
If the maintenance is not performed regularly, it may cause
head ejection failure or nozzle clogging.
Do not rub too hard. Deformation, damage, or chipping of
parts may cause head nozzle clogging or printer failure.
Maintenance unit Flushing box
8.2 Maintenance
Schedule
(Weekly)
How to Clean
the Maintenance
Unit and the
Flushing box

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User Maintenance Precautions
3 Cleaning Head
Nozzle Cover
(Weekly)
Remove and clean the ink adhered to the head nozzle
cover every week.
If the maintenance is not performed regularly, it may cause
head ejection failure or head nozzle clogging.
Do not clean the nozzle holes and the sides of the nozzle
cover.
It may cause printer failure such as head ejection failure or
printer board damage.
8.2 Maintenance
Schedule
(Weekly)
How to Clean
the Cover of
Head Nozzle
Plate (the
Nozzle Cover)
4
Cleaning
Guide Rod
and Encoder
Strip
(Weekly)
Clean and remove ink mist on the guide rod and encoder
sheet every week.
If the maintenance is not performed regularly, the carriage
will not operate normally, which may cause abnormal
noise, poor carriage scanning, poor head ejection, and
head nozzle clogging.
8.2 Maintenance
Schedule
(Weekly)
How to Clean
the Guide Rod
and the Encoder
Strip
5 Long-term
Storage or
shipping
For long-term storage (power off for 12 hours or more) or
shipping, replace the ink with cleaning solution.
If the printer is stored or transported while it is filled with
ink, the ink inside may stick and cause ink leakage or head
nozzle clogging.
8.3 Preparing
Your Printer for
Storage/
Shipping