Ricoh Ri 2000 User manual

RICOHRi 2000
Flushingwhite
channels, 4 color
only mode
Version 1.0
Date 04/12/23
© Copyright Ricoh DTG 2023 All rights reserved

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Introduction
This is necessary to keep the printer in optimal condition and avoid
potential damage that can be easily prevented. These instructions will
guide you on how to temporarily flush the white ink channels with
cleaning solution to use the printer in 4-color mode.
Scope
This applies to RICOH Ri2000 printer.
Purpose
•Bad Nozzle checks –Refer to this document
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head%20recovery%20guide%20(1).pdf
•Printing CMYK or 4 color mode with cleaner in white channels
Required Supplies
•Cleaning cartridges for all white channels (must be 100% full)
Contact Ricoh Support team
https://ricohdtg.com/contact-us/
Email: [e-mail] or Phone: [phone], Ext. 2

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Step 1. Check firmware version on printer. Update firmware on
printer to version 1.31 or newer if older version installed. See
firmware update guide for instructions.
Step 2. Clean the Maintenance Station, remove the white ink
cartridges.
Step 3. Insert cleaning cartridges into white ink slots
Step 4. Press the Settings tab.
Step 5. Press [INK PATH CONTROL]

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Step 6. Press [CLEANER CHARGING]
Step 7. Select [White].
Step 8. Confirm by pressing [YES] to charge the system with cleaning
solution. Note: The first charge is considered a light charge . Leave
the cleaning cartridges in and do not turn off the printer. The printer
will be doing essential auto cleans with the cleaning carts to prevent
nozzle clogging.
If you want to turn the printer off, you must run the white cleaner
charging again. This would be required In order to properly flush
the printer for storage and wet cap the white carriage while the
printer is off.

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Step 9. Now that the white ink lines are charged with
cleaner, utilizing the latest firmware update you are now able to do
head cleans and nozzle checks with cleaner installed in the printer.
This could be used to clear blocked nozzles or when the white ink is
not being used in 4 color print mode.
Refer to this instruction for nozzle recovery.
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ad%20recovery%20guide%20(1).pdf