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Catalog Explorer
User’s Manual
(9/2008)

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Forward
This manual explains the layout and basic operations of the Catalog Explorer, a
visual tool that allows quick and easy access to the names and part numbers of all
individual service parts used on a particular model.
Before you use this document and the software itself, please take the time to read
the disclaimers mentioned below.
Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation.
We hope this tool will be of use to you in your field service activities.
Ricoh Americas Corporation
Please note the following disclaimers:
1. The contents of this document are subject to future revision without prior
notification.
2. Ricoh Americas Corporation does not accept responsibility for any
consequences that may result from the usage of the software described in this
document, and/or any operations or action that is taken based on the contents
of this document.
3. This document may not be modified, quoted, distributed, copied or reproduced
in any way. These actions are expressly forbidden without the prior written
consent of Ricoh Americas Corporation.

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Contents
1. What is the Catalog Explorer?..........................................5
2. Visual Overview of the GUI..............................................6
3. Installing, Removing & Updating the Catalog Explorer .8
Installing the Catalog Explorer...............................................8
Removing the Catalog Explorer ..............................................8
3.2.1 From the Setup Wizard...................................................8
3.2.2 From the Windows Control Panel ..................................9
3.3 Updating the Catalog Explorer to a Newer Version .........9
4. Updating the Catalog Data.............................................10
4.1 To update the Parts Catalog data for a given model.......11
5. Pull-down Menus ............................................................12
5.1 File Menu .........................................................................12
5.2 Help menu........................................................................13
6. Opening Parts Catalog Files...........................................14
6.1 Selecting the .rpcv File ....................................................14
6.2 Selecting the Model Code.................................................14
7. Closing Parts Catalog Files ............................................15
8. Searching for Parts .........................................................16
8.1 Selecting the Machine Unit/Section ................................16
8.2 Selecting the Search Method...........................................16
8.2.1 Specify physical area ....................................................17
8.2.2 Click search...................................................................18
8.2.3 Enter keyword...............................................................19
8.2.4 Select part/keyword ......................................................20

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8.2.5 Other .............................................................................21
9. Viewing Parts Information .............................................22
9.1 Unit name, part number, part name ...............................22
9.2 Thumbnail images of individual parts ............................22
9.2.1 Part number..................................................................22
9.2.2 Parts modified previously .............................................22
9.2.3 Deleted parts.................................................................23
9.3 Rotating the main image .................................................23
9.4 Enlarging or reducing the main image ...........................23
9.4.1 Enlarge/Reduce .............................................................23
9.4.2 Set as center for zoom...................................................24
9.5 Highlighted display..........................................................25
9.6 Viewing smaller parts contained within a part (assembly)..26
9.7 The “Favorite Parts” List.................................................27
9.7.1 Adding a part to the Favorite Parts list .......................27
9.7.2 Deleting a part from the Favorite Parts list ................28
9.7.3 Copying the text to the Windows clipboard..................28
9.8 Viewing parts modification information..........................28
9.8.1 Modification number and title......................................28
9.8.2 Modification details ......................................................29
10. Other Functions ..............................................................31
10.1 Internal views of units...................................................31
10.2 Viewing the harness diagram........................................33
10.3 Viewing the harness modification history.....................34
10.3.1 Displaying a tabled overview......................................34
10.3.2 Displaying the modification details............................35
11. System Requirements .....................................................36

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1. What is the Catalog Explorer?
Using actual data from the Parts Catalog, this 3D viewing tool displays images of the
units/sections and individual parts used on a particular model. This tool is particularly useful
in that it allows the user to search for a specific part used on that model by specifying a
unit/section of the machine, and then performing a search to narrow down the results. Search
methods include entering a keyword (e.g. part name, part number), selecting a keyword from
a pull-down menu (e.g. type of part, physical section of the unit selected), specifying a
physical area of the mainframe with the mouse, and other methods.

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2. Visual Overview of the GUI
1) Menu Bar
File menu Load P/C data, display the Favorite Parts list, other.
Help menu Display version information, view User’s Manual for this tool
Note: See 3.1 Pull-down Menus below for descriptions of each menu.
2) List of Target Machine Unit/Section
This list displays the major machine unit/section (paper feed, fusing, external cover, etc.)
Choosing an item in this list is the first step to performing a parts search.
When a machine unit/section is selected, a graphical representation of the mainframe is
displayed in the center of the screen, with only that specific unit/section installed.
If “Mainframe” is selected, a graphical representation of the mainframe is shown with all
unit/section installed.
The button appears below the list, which if pressed, displays the machine’s
harness diagram.

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3) Parts Search Methods
After selecting the machine unit/section, the search can be further narrowed down to find
the target component.
There are three main ways to do this:
Using the mouse to define a box-shaped area, after which the parts located within this area
are displayed.
Selecting a pre-defined keyword from a pull-down menu
Entering one’s own keyword into the field provided
Note: See 4.1 Searching for a Specific Part for descriptions of each search method.
4) Adjusting the Image View
Change the size and orientation of the image displayed
Note: See 4.2 Rotating the Main Image or 4.3 Enlarging or Reducing the Size of the Main
Image for more details.
5) Modification Information
If the part that has been selected in the Parts Table has a modification history, the number
and title of the MB (Modification Bulletin) will be displayed in the “Modification
Information” area in the lower left-hand corner of the GUI. The details of each MB can be
viewed by double-clicking on the MB number/title.
6) Status Bar
Displays a short description or other information regarding the selected item
7) Unit, Parts Information
Displays the name of the unit/section selected, as well as the part number and part name of
the part selected (if any)
8) Main Image Display Area
This area displays the selected unit/section or individual part.
A unit/section can be displayed here by selecting one from the list of machine units/sections,
after which one of its individual parts can be displayed by double-clicking on one from the
individual parts list (or by right-clicking and selecting “Enlarge”).
To return the display to the unit/section, single click on the part’s thumbnail in the
individual parts list.
9) Individual Parts List
Displays thumbnails of all the individual service parts used in the unit/section selected.
To save a part to the Favorite Parts list for easy reference later, right-click on the part and
select “Save to Favorite Parts”.
Note:
When a part has been selected for Favorite Parts, a checkmark will appear next to “Save to
Favorite Parts” in the right-click menu of that part. To remove the part from Favorite Parts,
select “Save to Favorite Parts“ again.
When there is no image available for a part, “No Image” is displayed in the individual parts list
in place of the image

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3. Installing, Removing and Updating the Catalog Explorer
Installing the Catalog Explorer
To start the Catalog Explorer Setup Wizard, double-click on the
“CatalogExplorerInstaller.msi“ file. Then, follow the instructions displayed on the screen to
complete the installation.
Removing the Catalog Explorer
3.2.1 From the Setup Wizard
Start the Catalog Explorer Setup Wizard by double-clicking on the same file you used to
install the program (CatalogExplorerInstaller.msi).
Select the “Remove CatalogExplorer” radio button, and then click “Finish”. The removal
will automatically begin.

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When the removal is completed, the following window will be displayed. Click “Close” to
close the Catalog Explorer Setup Wizard.
3.2.2 From the Windows Control Panel
Open up the Windows Control Panel, select “Add or Remove an Application”.
Select “Change or Remove”. From the list of installed programs, select “CatalogExplorer”
and then click “Remove”.
When the following dialog is displayed, click “Yes” to complete the removal of the
application.
3.3 Updating the Catalog Explorer to a Newer Version
Uninstall the current version of the Catalog Explorer using one of the two methods
described in section 3.2 above.
Install the new version of the Catalog Explorer using the method described in section 3.1
above.

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4. Updating the Catalog Data
The following is the partial file structure of the catalog data for each product.
Example: B230
B230
B230_3DPC
100
B230-NA.rpcv

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4.1 To Update the Parts Catalog Data for a Given Model
There are two types of catalog update files:
1) “Differences”: Contains only the changes made with respect to the previous catalog
file (essentially, a “patch” file).
2) “Full”: Contains all changes made since the release of the original catalog file.
Therefore, depending on which type of file you wish to use, download the zip file for the
model in question. After unzipping the file, replace the “Catalog Data” file on your PC for
that model with the one contained in the zip file you downloaded.
Note: If you have downloaded the “Full” file, the entire catalog data file will be overwritten.
If you have downloaded the “Differences” file, the new changes will be applied to the
existing file in your PC (the unchanged content remains intact).
You will be prompted if you would like to overwrite the Catalog.rpcv file, click “Yes” to apply
the updated catalog data.
Once the data has been updated, the contents of the Catalog Data folder will be as follows:

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5. Pull-down Menus
5.1 File Menu
Menu Selection Operation
Open Open a Parts Catalog (.rpcv) file.
Model Code Select a specific model code from the list.
This selection is made just after selecting an *.rpcv file from
“Open”, in order to specify the specific destination (e.g. EU model
versus NA model). It can also be made while an *.rpcv file is
already open, in order to switch over to the catalog data for another
destination.
Close Close a Parts Catalog file.
Note: When you go to close the file, a confirmation dialog is
displayed alerting the user that the Favorite Parts data will be
cleared when the file is closed.
Favorite Parts Displays the Favorite Parts list.
Note:
This list consists of parts that were added from the individual parts
list (thumbnail display).
The part name and part number for parts saved to this list can be
copied as a text string to the Windows clipboard. To do this, click on
the [Copy to clipboard] button in the Favorite Parts screen.
Catalog Information Display the model name, version and creation date of the catalog
data currently open.
(File names) Filenames of recently opened Parts Catalog files, if any, are
displayed in the middle of the pull-down menu. These files can be
opened simply by clicking on the filename.
Shut down 3D-PC Closes the Catalog Explorer.

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5.2 Help menu
Menu Selection Operation
User’s Manual Displays the User’s Manual (this document) in the form of a
.pdf file.
Version Information Displays the version information for the Catalog Explorer.

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6. Opening Parts Catalog Files
6.1 Selecting the .rpcv File
To view the catalog data, the first step is to select “Open” from the File menu. Next, double
click on the appropriate *.rpcv file. The next step is to select the specific model from the
Model Code selection dialog (see below).
Note: In cases where there is not enough space to display the entire model code, place the
cursor over the model code to display the tool tip.
6.2 Selecting the Model Code
For cases in which you have just selected an *.rpcv file to open, the Model Code selection
dialog will automatically be displayed. Select the specific model from this list, after which
its catalog data will be displayed.
For cases in which you are already viewing a catalog file, but wish to switch to a different
model within the same series, select “Model Code” from the File menu and select the
appropriate model from the list.

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7. Closing Parts Catalog Files
To close a catalog file, select “Close” from the File menu. If you have saved any parts to the
Favorite Parts list, the list will be cleared when the file is closed. Therefore, before closing
the file, the application will prompt you with the following dialog. This gives you the option
of saving the contents of the list to the clipboard before closing the file.
For details on how to save parts to the Favorite Parts list, or how to save the contents of the
list to the clipboard while still working on a catalog file, see 9.7 The “Favorite Parts” List.

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8. Searching for Parts
8.1 Selecting the Machine Unit/Section
To search for a specific part, the first step is to specify the machine unit or section in which
this part may be located. To do this, click on one of the selections listed in the Machine
Unit/Section area, on the far left of the GUI. The specific unit/section is then displayed in
the main image area, and all parts contained within that unit/section are displayed as
thumbnails in the individual parts list.
Note: In cases where there is not enough space to display the entire machine unit/section,
place the cursor over the machine unit/section to display the tool tip.
8.2 Selecting the Search Method
With the operation described above, the scope of the search can be narrowed down to the
machine unit/section. Use the following search methods to narrow down the results to the
specific part you wish to locate.

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8.2.1 Specify physical area
Search for the part by specifying a physical area within the unit/section using the mouse.
In the “Search Method” section of the GUI, select the Specify Physical Area radio button.
Use the mouse to define a box around a specific area inside the unit displayed.
To define the box, hold the left button down while you drag the mouse.
Result: All registered parts used within the defined area are then displayed in the
individual parts list.
Note:
If there seems to be a part missing from the list after you define the box, try increasing the
size of the area.
This search method cannot be used if “Entire machine” has already been selected as the
unit/section.
When viewing a unit for which there is an internal view available, this will be noted at the
top right-hand corner of the main image area. For more details on using the internal view
to search for individual parts, see section 9.1.

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8.2.2 Click search
Search for the part by clicking on the approximate area that the target part may be located.
In the “Search Method” section of the GUI, select the Click Search radio button.
Click on the target part or area of the unit in which the target part is located.
Result: All registered parts used within the defined area are then displayed in the
individual parts list.
Note:
When viewing a unit for which there is an internal view available, this will be noted at the
top right-hand corner of the main image area. For more details on using the internal view
to search for individual parts, see section 9.1.

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8.2.3 Enter keyword
Search for the part by entering a keyword, such as a part name or part number.
Select the Keyword radio button.
Enter your keyword(s) in the field provided, and then click the button.
Result: All registered parts whose part names contain these keyword(s) or whose part
number matches the one entered are then displayed in the individual parts list.

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8.2.4 Select Part/Keyword
Search for the part by selecting from a list of registered part names.
Select the Select part/keyword radio button.
Select a part name from the list.
Result: All registered parts with that part name are then displayed in the individual parts
list.