Lanier Ap206 Users Manual
AP206 to the manual ac3946c2-b29e-498b-9db2-6cfc0cb0839e
2015-02-09
: Lanier Lanier-Ap206-Users-Manual-570191 lanier-ap206-users-manual-570191 lanier pdf
Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 141
Download | |
Open PDF In Browser | View PDF |
Operators Guide AP206 Printer Reference you r docu ment m an a ge m ent pa r tne r Important Information Company Confidential This document is to be used exclusively by Lanier Worldwide, Inc. employees, or authorized dealers and distributors of Lanier Worldwide, Inc. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Lanier Worldwide, Inc. shall in no event be liable for any loss of business, loss of use or data, interruptions in business or for damage of any kind arising from any defect or errors in this publication or in the Lanier hardware or software. This material may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without permission from Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copyright © 2002 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. Lanier Worldwide, Inc. 2300 Parklake Drive, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30345-2912 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Notes: The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will be using before reading this manual. Descriptions in this manual Application PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR Aficio Manager for Admin Net Vision for Admin PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Aficio Manager for Client Net Vision for Client Power Source 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11 A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. Operator Safety: This machine is considered a CDRH class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine contains 5-milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator. Laser Safety: The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required. Important Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine. Caution: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version. Supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine supplier's parts in your supplier's office product. For good copy quality, supplier recommends that you use genuine supplier's toner. Trademarks RICOH-SCRIPT2® is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe®, PostScript®, Acrobat® and PageMaker® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. AppleTalk, Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks. Notes: Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine. Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer. Notes: The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows: • Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system • Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system • Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition (Windows Me) • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server • Microsoft® Windows NT® Server operating system Version 4.0 • Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0 i Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord. • Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily. • Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. • Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if any of the following conditions exist: • You spill something into the equipment. • You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair. • Your equipment's cover has been damaged. • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or appropriate collection site. • If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose of them according to local regulations. ii R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment. • When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the plug (not the cable). • Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside the equipment. • Do not eat or swallow toner. • Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of reach of children. • For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended supplies at a household waste collection point. Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site. • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating a “hot surface”. Touching a “hot surface” could result in a burn injury. • If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on. Otherwise, severe cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer. iii Energy Star Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global warming. When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model. This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode. ❖ Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the last operation has been completed when the Energy Level is set to level 1. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the operation panel. To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode, see P.79 “Using the Operation Panel”. ❖ Specifications Lower-power mode Power Consumption (Energy Saver mode) Default Time 35 W or less 30 minutes - Recycled Paper In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled paper which is environment friendly. Please contact your sales representative for recommended paper. iv Manuals for This Printer There are six manuals that separately describe the procedures for the installation of the printer and for the operation and maintenance of the printer and its optional equipment. To enhance safe and efficient operation of the printer, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes the procedures for installing the printer. ❖ Setup Guide Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up the printer and its options. ❖ Printer Reference Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using the printer and its options. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CDROM (this manual). ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. ❖ Network Interface Board Operating Instructions Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer in a network environment. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. ❖ UNIX Supplement Provides information about setting up and using the printer in a UNIX environment. This manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. v How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. * The statements above are notes for your safety. Important If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this. Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating. Note This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation. Limitation This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together, or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used. Reference This symbol indicates a reference. [ ] Keys that appear on the machine's panel display. Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display. { } Keys built into the machine's operation panel. Keys on the computer's keyboard. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties................................................ 1 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ................................. 1 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ........................................ 2 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ..................................... 4 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing ............................................... 6 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ................................. 6 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ........................................ 8 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ................................... 10 Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing ............................................................. 12 Canceling a Print Job.............................................................................. 14 Windows 95/98/Me - Canceling a Print Job ................................................ 14 Windows 2000 - Canceling a Print Job ....................................................... 14 Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job .................................................... 15 Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job .............................................................. 16 2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver................................................... Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver....................... Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver .............................. Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver ........................... Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver................................... Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver....... Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver.............. Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver........... Macintosh - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver..................... 17 17 17 18 19 19 19 20 20 3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer .............................. Paper Types and Sizes ............................................................................... Paper Recommendations............................................................................ Printable Area ............................................................................................. Loading Paper.......................................................................................... Loading Paper in the Paper Tray ................................................................ Loading Paper in the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 ................................... Switching between Paper Trays.................................................................. 21 21 24 28 29 29 31 33 vii 4. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages ........................................................................ Printed Error Messages .............................................................................. Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel ...................................... Getting Printer Information over the Network .............................................. Printer Does Not Print ............................................................................. Other Printing Problems ......................................................................... Removing Misfed Paper.......................................................................... When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Paper Tray" Appears ............ When the Message "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears ........... When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears ........... When the Message "Open DuplexCover Remove Misfeed" Appears......... Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer ....................................................... Cleaning the Charge Wire........................................................................... Adjusting the Image Density ....................................................................... Adjusting the Setting of Registration of the Paper Tray .............................. Replacing Consumables......................................................................... Replacing the Toner Cartridge .................................................................... Replacing the Photoconductor Unit............................................................. Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter......................................... Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle .............................................................. Replacing the Fuser Cleaner ...................................................................... 35 35 36 41 46 50 54 54 56 57 59 61 61 63 64 66 66 68 72 75 76 5. Using the Operation Panel Setting Menus .......................................................................................... 79 Protecting the Menus .............................................................................. 81 Protecting the Menus .................................................................................. 81 Removing Protection................................................................................... 82 Menu Table............................................................................................... 84 Menu Settings .......................................................................................... 86 IPDL-C Menu .............................................................................................. 86 RPS2 Menu................................................................................................. 86 System Menu .............................................................................................. 90 Maintenance Menu...................................................................................... 93 Changing the Printer Language .................................................................. 93 Printing the Configuration Page ............................................................ 95 Interpreting the Configuration Page ...................................................... 96 Interpreting the Configuration Page/IPDL-C ............................................... 96 Interpreting the Configuration Page/RICOH-SCRIPT2 ............................... 97 Printing the Color Sample ...................................................................... 98 Resetting Menus.................................................................................... 100 viii Administering Printing by User Code.................................................. Viewing the Number of Pages Printed Under Each User Code ................ Reading the Statistics Report.................................................................... Protecting the User Code Record ............................................................. Deleting the User Code Record ................................................................ Using the Job Log ................................................................................. Printing the Job Log .................................................................................. Reading the Job Log ................................................................................. 102 103 104 105 106 108 109 110 6. Appendix Color Guide ............................................................................................ Color Printing Basics ................................................................................. Memory Capacity and Paper Size ........................................................ Low Memory.............................................................................................. Moving and Transporting the Printer .................................................. Specifications ........................................................................................ Mainframe ................................................................................................. Options...................................................................................................... Consumables ......................................................................................... 111 111 113 114 115 116 116 118 120 INDEX...................................................................................................... 122 ix x 1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window. Note ❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system. • Windows 95: [General], [Details] and [Sharing] • Windows 98/Me: [General], [Details], [Color Management] and [Sharing] ❒ Profiles set on the [Color Management] tab are not supported. A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95/98/Me. Note ❒ The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printer Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the procedures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using. 1 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job ❒ When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the applications might be applied over the printer driver's setting. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. 1 A On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. B From the [Name:] list, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. C Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. D Click [OK] to start printing. Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are three methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Note ❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system. • [General], [Sharing], [Ports], [Advanced], [Color Management] and [Security] A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. 2 IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings – Printing Preferences Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. 1 A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences]. The Printing Preferences Properties appear. D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printing Preferences Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note ❒ The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printing Preferences Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. A On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. B Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] box. C Make desired settings, and then click [Apply] to start printing. 3 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are three methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. 1 Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission. Note ❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system. • [General], [Ports], [Scheduling], [Sharing] and [Security] A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer default settings – Default Document Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission. A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults]. The Default Document Properties appear. 4 IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. 1 Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Document Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. Note ❒ The actual procedures you should follow to open the Document Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the procedures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. A On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. B From the [Name:] list, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Document Properties appear. C Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. D Click [OK] to start printing. 5 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties 1 There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window. Note ❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system. • Windows 95: [General], [Details] and [Sharing] • Windows 98/Me: [General], [Details], [Color Management] and [Sharing] Note ❒ Profiles set on the [Color Management] tab are not supported. A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. C Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95. 6 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing Note ❒ The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printer Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the procedures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using. 1 ❒ When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the applications might be applied over the printer driver's setting. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. A On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] window appears. B From the [Name:] box, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. C Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about each tab, see the “Operating Instruction” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. D Click [OK] to start printing. 7 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are three methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. 1 Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Note ❒ With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own initial default settings are applied. ❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system. • [General], [Sharing], [Ports], [Advanced], [Color Management] and [Security] A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer default settings – Printing Preferences Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. 8 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences]. 1 The Printing Preferences Properties appear. D Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printing Preferences Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note ❒ General users can change the settings in an application's [Print] window. ❒ The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printing Preferences Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. A On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] window appears. B Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] box. C Make desired settings, and then click [Print] to start printing. Reference For more information about each tab, see the “Operating Instruction” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. D Click [OK] to start printing. 9 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are three methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. 1 Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission. Note ❒ With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own initial default settings are applied. ❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system. • [General], [Ports], [Scheduling], [Sharing] and [Security] A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer default settings - Default Document Properties A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults]. The Default Document Properties appear. 10 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. 1 Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings when printing from applications. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Document Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. Note ❒ General users can change the settings in an application's [Print] window. ❒ The actual procedures you should follow to open the Document Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the procedures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. A On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] window appears. B From the [Name:] box, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. C Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about each tab, see the “Operating Instruction” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. D Click [OK] to start printing. 11 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application 1 A Open the file you want to print. B On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. [LaserWriter 8 Page Setup] appears. C Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the [Format for:] box. Note ❒ If the printer is now shown in the [Format for:] box, use the pop-up menu to display a list of available printers. Reference The actual appearance of the Page Setup depends on the application you are using. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the Macintosh. D From the [Paper:] box, select the paper size. E Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. - Small Size Print Area This printer supports printing on print areas such as “A4 Small” and “Letter Small” when printing from a Macintosh only with specific versions of the driver. The LaserWriter 8.4x (or later) driver supports printing on both standard and small print areas. However, with LaserWriter 8.3x (or earlier), the small print area options are not displayed. With LaserWriter 8.3x (or earlier), select A4, for example, and click [Options] in the [Page Setup] dialog box, then use the [Larger Print Area] option. Checking [Larger Print Area] produces the same printing result as LaserWriter 8.4x (or later) standard A4 print area. Unchecking the [Larger Print Area] produces the same result as the LaserWriter 8.4x (or later) “A4 Small” print area. Setting up for printing from an application A Open the file you want to print. B On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The Printer Settings appear. 12 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing C Confirm that the printer is selected in the [Printer] box. D Make desired settings, and then click [Print]. Reference For more information about setting up for printing from an application, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. 1 13 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/Me - Canceling a Print Job 1 A Double-click the printer icon on the task bar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Click the name of the job you want to cancel. C On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel Printing]. Note ❒ You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the [Printers] window. D Press {Reset}} on the operation panel. A message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled. Important ❒ When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job. Note ❒ You cannot stop printing the data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages after you press {Reset}. ❒ A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop. Windows 2000 - Canceling a Print Job A Double-click the printer icon on the taskbar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Select the name of the job you want to cancel. C On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel]. Note ❒ You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the [Printers] window. 14 Canceling a Print Job D Press {Reset}} on the operation panel. A message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled. 1 Important ❒ When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job. Note ❒ You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages after you press {Reset}. ❒ A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop. Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job A Double-click the printer icon on the task bar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Click the name of the job you want to cancel. C On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel]. Note ❒ You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the [Printers] window. D Press {Reset}} on the operation panel. A message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled. Important ❒ When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job. Note ❒ You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages after you press {Reset}. ❒ A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop. 15 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job A Double-click the printer icon on the desktop. 1 This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Click the name of the job you want to cancel. C Click the pause icon, and then click the trash icon. D Press {Reset}} on the operation panel. A message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled. Important ❒ When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job. Note ❒ You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages after you press {Reset}. ❒ A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop. 16 2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the IPDL-C printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver A Close all the applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. C Click the icon of the printer you want to remove. D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. A Close all the applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. C Click the icon of the printer you want to remove. D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. 17 Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling the printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission. 2 A Close all the applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. C Click the icon of the printer you want to remove. D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. 18 Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. 2 Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver A Close all applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. C Click the icon of the printer you want to remove. D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. A Close all the applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. C Click the icon of the printer you want to remove. D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. 19 Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission. 2 A Close all applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. C Click the icon of the printer you want to remove. D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Macintosh - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver A Drag the PPD file you want to uninstall inside the following folder to [Trash]. \System Folder\Extensions\Printer Descriptions\ B Drag the PPD file you want to uninstall inside the following folder to [Trash]. \System Folder\Preferences\Printing Prefs\Parsed PPD Folder\ 20 3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Types and Sizes This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Note ❒ The "K" symbol means short-edge feed direction. ❒ This printer supports short-edge feed direction (K) only. ❒ The supported paper sizes may differ depending on the memory capacity of the printer. ⇒ P.113 “Memory Capacity and Paper Size” Reference For more information about loading each type of paper, see P.24 “Types of paper and other media”. Feed direction Size (mm) Standard tray (Tray 1) Paper Cassette Type204 (Tray 1) PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (Tray 2) ❖ Paper sizes and paper feed directions supported by each paper tray (Metric version) A4 K 210 × 297 ❍ ❍ ❍ B5 JIS K 182 × 257 ❍ ❍ ❍ A5 K 148 × 210 ✩ ✩ × Letter K 216 × 279 ❍ ❍ ❍ Com#10 Env K 105 × 241 ✩ ✩ × DL Env K 110 × 220 ✩ ✩ × Legal K 216 × 356 × ❍ × 21 Feed direction Size (mm) Standard tray (Tray 1) Paper Cassette Type204 (Tray 1) PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (Tray 2) Paper and Other Media 8.5 × 13 K 216 × 330 × ✩ × 8.25 × 13 K 210 × 330 × ✩ × 8 × 13 K 203 × 330 × ✩ × Custom Size — — ✩ ✩ × 3 • ❍ means that the size is supported and automatically recognized by the printer. • ✩ means that the size is supported and needs to be selected using the operation panel. ⇒ P.30 “Selecting paper size using the operation panel” • × means that the size is not supported. 22 Feed direction Size (inch) Standard tray (Tray1) Paper Cassette Type204 (Tray1) PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (Tray2) ❖ Paper sizes and paper feed directions supported by each paper tray (Inch version) Letter K 8 1/2" × 11" ❍ ❍ ❍ Legal K 8 /2" × 14" × ❍ × 8.5 × 13 K 8.5" × 13" × ✩ × 8.25 × 13 K 8.25" × 13" × ✩ × 8 × 13 K 8" × 13" × ✩ × A4 K 10.12" × 14.33" ❍ ❍ ❍ 1 Feed direction Size (inch) Standard tray (Tray1) Paper Cassette Type204 (Tray1) PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (Tray2) Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer B5 JIS K 7.17" × 10.12" ❍ ❍ ❍ A5 K 5.83" × 8.27" ✩ ✩ × Com#10 Env K 4 1/8" × 9 1/2" ✩ ✩ × DL Env K 4.33" × 8.66" ✩ ✩ × Custom Size — — ✩ ✩ × 3 • ❍ means that the size is supported and automatically recognized by the printer. • ✩ means that the size is supported and needs to be selected using the operation panel. ⇒ P.30 “Selecting paper size using the operation panel” • × means that the size is not supported. ❖ Paper weight and number of sheets to be set Supported paper weights Maximum number of sheets (plain paper) *1 Standard tray 64 - 163 g/m2 (18 - 43 lb) 250 (82 g/m2, 22 lb) Paper Cassette Type204 (optional) 64 - 163 g/m2 (18 - 43 lb) 250 (82 g/m2, 22 lb) PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (optional) 64 - 105 g/m2 (18 - 28 lb) 500 (82 g/m2, 22 lb) *1 Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark indicated on the side guide of the tray. 23 Paper and Other Media Paper Recommendations Note the following suggestions when handling or selecting paper used with this printer. Loading paper Important ❒ Do not use paper that is meant for an ink-jet printer. This paper may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. 3 ❒ When printing on an OHP transparency that has a print side, load it with the print side up. Not taking this precaution may cause the OHP transparency to stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed. • Use only the recommended paper types. Print quality cannot be guaranteed if other paper types are used. ⇒ P.27 “Paper not supported by this printer” • Do not use paper that has already been printed on. Storing paper Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor print quality, paper misfeeds, or printer damage. Recommendations are as follows: • Avoid storing paper in humid areas. • Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight. • Store on a flat surface. • Keep open reams of paper in the package in which the paper came. Types of paper and other media ❖ Plain paper • The standard tray can hold up to 250 sheets. *1 • PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (option) can hold up to 500 sheets. *1 *1 : Based on paper that is 80 g/m2 (20 lb) in weight. • If paper is curled or bent, straighten it before loading. • Make sure that the stack of paper is no higher than the PAPER upper limit mark(T) inside the tray. • Paper sizes available for the auto duplex printing are A4K, B5 JISK, LetterK, and LegalK. To use Legal size paper, Paper Cassette Type204 (option) is required. 24 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❖ Thick paper • If you print on paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb) (up to 160 g/m2 (43 lb)), use the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). The print quality on paper that is thicker cannot be guaranteed. • Make sure that the stack of paper is not higher than the LABEL upper limit mark (T) inside the tray. Note ❒ The number of sheets that can be loaded may vary depending on the paper thickness and paper type. 3 • When printing on thick paper, you should select the thick paper mode with the printer driver. • Auto duplex printing onto thick paper is not available. ❖ Adhesive labels • When printing on adhesive labels, use the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). • Load adhesive labels into the tray with the print side face up. • Remove any unused adhesive labels from the tray after you are finished printing. Leaving them in the tray can cause them to curl. • When printing on adhesive labels, you should select the plain paper mode with the printer driver. • The standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 can hold up to 30 sheets of adhesive labels. Note ❒ The number of sheets that can be loaded may vary depending on the paper thickness and paper type. • In auto duplex printing, do not use adhesive labels. • Make sure that the stack of paper is no higher than the LABEL upper limit mark (T) inside the tray. ❖ OHP transparencies • When printing on OHP transparencies, use the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). • Load OHP transparencies into the tray with the print side face up or they may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed. • Remove any unused OHP transparencies from the tray after you are finished printing. Leaving them in the tray may cause them to stick together. • When printing on OHP transparencies, you should select the OHP transparency mode with the printer driver. 25 Paper and Other Media • The standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 can hold up to 50 OHP transparency sheets. Note ❒ The number of sheets that can be loaded may vary depending on the paper thickness and paper type. • Make sure that the stack of paper is not higher than the OHP FILM upper limit mark (T) inside the tray. • In auto duplex printing, do not use OHP transparencies or they may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed. • When printing on OHP transparencies, it may take 1 to 2 minutes before printing starts in order to keep the printer in an appropriate condition. 3 ❖ Envelopes • When printing on envelopes, use the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). • You can select the sizes for the envelopes using the operation panel. ⇒ P.79 “Using the Operation Panel” • Recommended types of envelopes are as follows: • Com#10 Env • DL Env • Do not stack envelopes over the limit mark. • Confirm that print side is facing up. • Confirm that there is no air in the envelopes before loading. • To get better print quality, it is recommended that you set the right, left, top, and bottom print margins, to at least 20 mm (0.8") each. • Do not print on both sides of envelopes. • Load only one size and type of envelope at a time. • Before loading envelopes, flatten the leading edges (sides being fed into the printer) of them by running a pencil or ruler across them. • Some kinds of envelopes might cause misfeeds, wrinkles or poor printing. • The print quality on envelopes may be uneven as different parts of an envelope have different thickness. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. • Avoid using the non-supported envelopes listed on P.27 “Paper not supported by this printer”. • Auto duplex printing onto envelopes is not available. 26 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer: • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation. • Bent, folded, or creased paper • Curled or twisted paper • Torn paper • Wrinkled paper • Damp paper • Paper stuck together • Paper that is dry enough to emit static electricity • Paper that has already been printed onto, except preprinted letterhead 3 Note ❒ Ink on paper from an earlier print job, another copier, an ink-jet printer or other devices could damage the fusing unit of this printer due to different fusing temperatures. • Coated paper • Special paper, such as thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper and conductive paper • Heavily textured paper • Glued paper • OHP transparencies for ink-jet printers • Label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed • Paper with clips or staples • Paper with tape or ribbons attached • Paper meant for an ink-jet printer • Envelopes that are: • damp • excessively curled or twisted • stuck together • damaged in any way • with stamps attached • with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing • with metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars • designed to be interlocked • with nicked edges or bent corners • with rough, cockle, or laid finishes • with any exposed adhesive, when the flap is in the sealed or closed position 27 Paper and Other Media Printable Area The following illustration shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly. 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") 3 4.3 mm (1/6") A: printable area Note ❒ The above illustration shows the printable area for plain paper. For other types of paper, the margin width should be 8.6 mm (1/3”). ❒ As for plain paper, when duplex printing is made, the top margin width will be 7 mm depending on the page. ❒ The printable area may vary depending on paper size, printer language and printer driver settings. 28 Loading Paper Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Paper Tray B Slide the paper guides to positions that match the size of paper you want to load. This section describes instructions for loading paper in the standard paper tray and the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). 3 R CAUTION: • The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling it out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and cause a personal injury. ZDGY020J Reference For more information about the size and feed direction of paper that can be loaded in the tray, see P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. ZDGY030J Note ❒ Custom size paper is supported by the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option) only. (Both are referred to as Tray 1.) C Load paper into the tray with the side to be printed facing up. A Carefully pull the paper tray out of the printer and place it on a flat surface. ZDGY040J ZDGY010J Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark (T) inside the tray. 29 Paper and Other Media ❒ The front and side guides should be set to the correct paper size to avoid paper feed problems. ❒ Do not mix different kinds of paper in the tray. ❒ To avoid paper multi-feeds, shuffle sheets before setting them in the tray. A Press {Media}}. Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Media D Slide Escape Enter the paper tray completely into the printer. 3 Important ❒ Be sure to insert the paper tray completely, or paper misfeeds might occur. ❒ If the paper size shown on the panel display differs from the size of paper actually loaded, re-adjust the position of the paper guides. Selecting paper size using the operation panel Use the following procedure to specify the paper size from the printer's operation panel after loading custom size paper into the standard paper tray. Note ❒ You can set the custom size paper in the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option) only. ❒ After pressing a key, wait until the display changes as described before performing the next key operation. ZDHS021E The “Media” menu appears.1. Paper Tray j l B Press {U} or {T} to display “Pa- per Size”, and then press {#Enter} }. 2.Paper Size j l The “Paper Size” menu appears. *Auto Detect j l C Press {U} or {T} to display “Custom”, and then press {#Enter} }. The following message appears. l jl/# Width 210mm D Press {U} or {T} to change the third (leftmost) digit of the paper width. l jl/# Width 110mm 30 Loading Paper E When the third digit is the value you want, press {#Enter} } to move the l pointer to the second digit. l jl/# Width 110mm Note ❒ You can press {Escape} to move the pointer to the left. F Press {U} or {T} to change the second (center) digit of the paper width. l jl/# Width 120mm G Repeat steps E and F to set the val- ue of the first (rightmost) digit of the width. H While the pointer is located at the first (rightm ost) digit of the width, press {#Enter} } to advance to the length setting display. l jl/# Length297mm I Use the same procedure as that for K Press {On Line}}. The normal display screen appears. Note ❒ To change from the “Custom” size setting to automatic paper size detection, press {U U} and {T T} in step C of the above procedure to scroll to “Auto Detect”, and then press {#Enter}. 3 Loading Paper in the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 Important ❒ The paper tray cannot be pulled out completely from the paper feed unit. Do not try to pull it out forcibly. Note ❒ For more information about the size and feed direction of paper that can be loaded in the paper feed unit, see P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. A Slide the paper tray out until it stops. the width to set the three digits of the length. Move the l pointer to the left with {Escape} } and to the right with {#Enter} }. Press {U} and {T} to change the digit where the pointer is located. J While the l pointer is located at the first (rightmost) digit of the length, press {#Enter} }. The “Media” menu appears. ZDGY050J 31 Paper and Other Media B Slide the paper guides to positions that match the size of paper you want to load. 3 ❒ The front and side guides should be set to the correct paper size to avoid paper feed problems. ❒ Load only plain paper in the paper feed unit. To print on thick paper, adhesive labels, OHP transparencies or envelopes, use the standard tray. ❒ To avoid paper multi-feeds, shuffle sheets before loading them in the tray. D Slide the paper tray into the paper feed unit until it stops. ZDGY060J Important ❒ Be sure to insert the paper tray completely, or paper misfeeds might occur. ❒ If the paper size shown on the panel display differs from the size of paper actually loaded, re-adjust the position of the paper guides. ZDGY070J C Load paper into the tray with the side to be printed facing up. ZDGY080J Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark (T) inside the tray. 32 Loading Paper B After Switching between Paper Trays When paper of the same size is loaded in both the standard tray and the paper feed unit (option), and when “Auto Tray Select” is set with the printer driver, paper will be fed from the standard tray when you start printing. To print on paper loaded in the paper feed unit, switch the tray to be used to the paper feed unit using “1. Paper Tray” in the System Menu.⇒ P.90 “System Menu” Printing a configuration page from tray 2 If “Custom Size” is applied to tray 1 (the standard tray), you cannot print a configuration page, a color sample, a job log and a statistics report using paper set in tray 1. In this case, set A4 or Letter size paper in tray 2 (optional paper feed unit), and then proceed as follows to print a desired sheet using paper set in tray 2. A Press {Media}}. confirming that “1. Paper Tray” is on the display, press {#Enter} }. The Paper Tray menu appears. • Metric version *Tray1/A4 j l • Inch version 3 j *Tray1/8.5x11 l Note ❒ An asterisk (*) indicates the currently selected paper tray. C Press {U} and {T} to display “Tray2/(paper size)”, and then press {#Enter} }. This selects the paper feed unit, and the “Media” menu appears. D Press {On Line}}. The normal display screen appears. Note ❒ To return to the standard tray, select “Tray1/(paper size)” in step C. Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Media Escape Enter ZDHS021E The “Media” menu appears. 1. Paper Tray j l 33 Paper and Other Media 3 34 4. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages There are three types of error and status messages. • Printed error messages • Error and status messages on the operation panel • Printer information received from the network Printed Error Messages The error message shown below is printed by the printer whenever there is not enough memory to print data. Error message Required action There is not enough memory in your printer to print this page.Change print quality in the printer driver and try again.For details, please refer to the troubleshooting section in your manual. The following are the actions you should take when you encounter memory shortage problems. If these actions do not solve the problem individually, try them in combination with each other. ⇒ P.114 “Low Memory” A Increase printer memory. Install the optional memory unit to increase the amount of printer memory. B Reduce resolution. Use the printer driver to set resolution to 300 dpi. ⇒Help of the printer driver ⇒”RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions” C Turn on “Image Memory”. Use the printer's “System Menu” to turn on “Image Memory”.⇒ P.90 “System Menu” 35 Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Important ❒ If an error message that is not included in the following table appears on the panel display, turn the printer off and on. If this does not clear the error message, write down the error number and the message, and contact your sales or service representative. Note ❒ The panel display can show only one error message at a time. Printing a configuration page shows all current printer errors. ⇒ P.95 “Printing the Configuration Page” ❒ For more information about the IPDL-C printer driver, see the printer driver's Help. 4 Message Description Comments (on the lower line) Fuser oil is low. You can print about 30 pages after this message appears. Replace the fuser oil bottle. ⇒ P.72 “Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter” Add Fuser Oil The fuser oil bottle is empty. Replace the fuser oil bottle. ⇒ P.72 “Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter” The toner indicated by xxx runs out. Replace the indicated toner cartridge. Add Fuser Oil (on the upper line) Add Toner xxx 36 ⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” Change 120K It is time for scheduled mainte- Contact your sales or sernance. vice representative. Change Fuser It is time to replace the fusing unit. Contact your sales or service representative. Change PCU It is time to replace the photoconductor unit. If prints are dirty, replace the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” Change Fuser Cleaner. The fuser cleaner is dirty. Replace the fuser cleaner.⇒ P.76 “Replacing the Fuser Cleaner” Change XX It is time to change the unit indicated by XX. Contact your sales or service representative. XX indicates the unit to be replaced as follows: T1: Transfer drum R1: Pick-up roller for the standard tray R2: Pick-up roller for the paper feed unit D1: Paper discharger Error & Status Messages Message Description Comments Connection The paper feed unit (option) is not installed correctly. Install the paper feed unit correctly.⇒ the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Chg. Cleaner The fuser cleaner is dirty. You can print about 1,000 more pages after this message is displayed. Close Duplex The duplex unit cover is open. Close the duplex unit cover. Close Front Cover The front cover is open. Close the front cover. ⇒ the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Close Rear Cover The rear cover is open. Close the rear cover. Close Top Cover The top cover is open. Close the top cover. Energy Saver In the Energy Saver mode. Press the operation key or send a job from the computer to turn the power on. Load There is no paper of the indicat- Load the indicated paper ed size in the paper tray being size into the paper tray beused. ing used. ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Check Tray2 Uint Cover *1 (paper size) Low on: xxx There is no paper of the correct size loaded in the paper tray. Load the correct size paper. The toner indicated by xxx is low. Replace the indicated toner cartridge. The color of the toner is shown by the CMYK color model. The meaning is following. 4 • C: cyan • M: magenta • Y: yellow • K: black ⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” Open and Close Front Cover Open DuplexCover Remove Misfeed *1 The front cover is not closed correctly. Open the front cover and close it correctly until it is locked into place. There is a paper misfed in the duplex unit. Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.59 “When the Message "Open DuplexCover Remove Misfeed" Appears” 37 Troubleshooting Message Open Rear Cover Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.56 “When the Message "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears” Paper Size Error There is a difference between the paper size in the tray and the requested paper size from the computer. Check if the correct paper is set ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Paper Type Error There is a difference between the paper type in the tray and the requested paper type from the computer. Check if the correct paper is set ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Remove Misfeed From Output Tray There is a paper misfeed in the printer. Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.57 “When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears” Remove Misfeed From Paper Tray There is a paper misfeed in the printer. Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.54 “When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Paper Tray" Appears” Reset Cleaner The fuser cleaner roller is not installed in the printer. Install the fuser cleaner.⇒ P.76 “Replacing the Fuser Cleaner” Reset Fusing Unit Correctly The fusing unit is not installed in the printer. Contact your sales or service representative. Reset PCU Correctly The photoconductor unit is not installed in the printer. Install the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” Reset Paper Tray Correctly The paper tray is not installed correctly. Install the paper tray correctly. Reset Transfer The transfer roller is not installed correctly. Contact your sales or service representative. Reset xxx Toner Correctly The indicated toner cartridge is not installed in the printer. Install the indicated toner cartridge.⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” Warming Up The printer is warming up or processing internally. Wait until the printer returns to the ready condition or finishes processing internally. Waste T Full The waste toner bottle is full. Replace the waste toner bottle.⇒ P.75 “Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle” Waste Toner is Full The waste toner bottle is full. Replace the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.75 “Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle” Correctly Roller Correctly 38 Comments There is a paper misfeed in the printer. Remove Misfeed 4 Description Error & Status Messages Message A3:Error Description Comments There is too much data for the I/O buffer to handle. Check if the interface cable is inserted into the printer and the computer securely. Check if the interface cable is damaged or broken. Increase the size of the I/O buffer. ⇒ P.79 “Using the Operation Panel” A6:Error There is not enough printer memory to print one or more of the pages in the print job. See P.114 “Low Memory”. AB:Error The printer is unable to process Install optional memory the data you are trying to print. unit to increase the amount of printer memory. 4 Reduce the amount of data being sent to the printer. B0:Error An error has occurred in the optional memory unit. Turn the printer off and on. Then, try to print again. Turn off the printer. Remove and reinstall the memory unit and turn on the printer. Then, try to print again. Turn off the printer. Remove the memory unit and turn on the printer. Then, try to print again. Note ❒ In this case, you might not be able print complex print jobs. B1:Error An error has occurred in the standard parallel interface. Contact your sales or service representative. B3:Error The printer setting is wrong. Reset the printer using "Menu Reset" of the "Maintenance" menu. ⇒ P.79 “Using the Operation Panel” B5:Error An error has occurred in the RICOH-SCRIPT2 module. Contact your sales or service representative. 39 Troubleshooting Message B7: Error Description An error has occurred in the optional Network Interface Board. Comments Turn the printer off and on. Then, try to print again. Turn off the printer. Remove and reinstall the Network Interface Board and turn on the printer. Then, try to print again. Turn off the printer. Remove the Network Interface Board from the printer and turn on the printer. Then, try to print again. Note 4 ❒ If you remove the Network Interface Board, you cannot print via the network. You can send the print job to the printer only via a parallel cable connection. 85:Error The printer has run out of frame memory. There is not enough memory to render the graphic data. Reduce the size of the input buffer, or add optional memory. 86:Error You may be trying to print with the wrong printer driver. Confirm that you are using the correct printer driver. You might not be using the cor- Confirm that you are using rect interface cable. the correct interface cable. 91:Error An error has occurred in the printer's standard memory. Turn the printer off and on. Then, try to print again. 94:Error The amount of the memory is not set correctly. Specify the correct amount of memory using the printer driver. *1 This message appears when the optional duplex unit is installed to the printer. Note ❒ If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, turn the printer off and on. If this does not clear the error message, write down the error number and the message, and contact your sales or service representative. 40 Error & Status Messages Getting Printer Information over the Network Note ❒ The optional Network Interface Board is required to acquire printer information over the network. Printer current status You can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖ UNIX Use the lpq command or stat parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp. 4 ❖ mshell Use status command. For more information ⇒ ”Operating Instructions” of the optional network interface board Message Description Comments Call Service There is a malfunction in the printer. Turn the printer off and on. If this does not clear the problem, contact your sales or service representative. Cleaner : Not Set Correctly The fuser cleaner roller is not installed in the printer. Install the fuser cleaner.⇒ P.76 “Replacing the Fuser Cleaner” Color Toner: Not Set Correctly A toner cartridge is not installed in the printer. Install the toner cartridge.⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” Duplex Unit Cover Open The cover of the duplex unit is open. Close the cover. Energy Save Mode The printer is in Energy Saver mode. Wait for a while. Front Cover Open The front cover is open. Close the front cover. ⇒ the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer FrontCover:Not Closed Properly The front cover is not closed correctly. Open the front cover, and close it again until it locks into place. Fusing Oil is Low Fuser oil is low. You can print about 30 pages more after this message appears. Replace the fuser oil bottle. ⇒ P.72 “Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter” Fusing Oil is Empty The fuser oil bottle is empty. Replace the fuser oil bottle. ⇒ P.72 “Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter” 41 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments Fusing Unit: Not Set Correctly The fusing unit is not installed in the printer. Contact your sales or service representative. Low on Toner Toner is low. Prepare the toner. Low on xxx Toner The indicated toner is low. Replace the indicated toner cartridge. After this message appears, you can print about 300 pages (A4 5% chart) for C (cyan), M (magenta), or Y (yellow) toner. Printing is disabled when the printer runs out of any one toner color. ⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” 4 42 Maintenance Required It is time for periodic maintenance. Contact your sales or service representative. No Paper There is no paper in the paper tray. Load paper into the paper tray. ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Paper Misfeed at Duplex Unit There is a paper misfed in the duplex unit. Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.59 “When the Message "Open DuplexCover Remove Misfeed" Appears” Paper Misfeed at Output Tray There is a paper misfed in the printer. Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.57 “When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears” Paper Misfeed at Rear Cover There is a paper misfed in the printer. Remove the misfed paper.⇒ P.56 “When the Message "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears” Paper Misfeed at Tray There is a paper misfed in the printer. Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.54 “When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Paper Tray" Appears” Paper Tray : Not Set Correctly The paper tray is not installed correctly. Install the paper tray correctly. Paper Type Error There is a difference between the paper type in the tray and the requested paper type from the computer. Check if the correct paper is set.⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” PCU : Not Set Correctly The photoconductor unit is not installed in the printer. Install the photoconductor unit correctly. ⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” Performing Self Check The printer is running the built-in self check program. Wait for a while. Ready Printer works properly. — Error & Status Messages Message Rear Cover Open Description The rear cover is open. Comments Close the rear cover. ⇒ the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Time to Change Fuser Cleaner It is time to replace the fuser cleaner. Replace the fuser cleaner. ⇒ P.76 “Replacing the Fuser Cleaner” Time to Change Fusing Unit It is time to replace the fusing unit. Contact your sales or service representative. Time to Change PCU It is time to replace the photo- If printed side gets dirty, reconductor unit. place the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” Time to Change XX It is time to replace the unit in- Contact your sales or service dicated by XX. representative. XX indicates the unit to be replaced as follows: T1: Transfer drum R1: Pick-up roller for the standard tray R2: Pick-up roller for the paper feed unit D1: Paper discharger Toner is Empty A toner cartridge runs out. Replace the toner cartridge.⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” Top Cover Open The top cover remains open. Close the top cover. TransferRoller:NotSetCorrectly The transfer roller is not installed correctly. Contact your sales or service representative. Tray2 : Not Set Correctly The paper feed unit (option) is not installed correctly. Install the paper feed unit correctly.⇒the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Warming Up The printer is preparing for printing. Wait until the printer is warmed up. Waste Toner is Full The waste toner bottle is full. Replace the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.75 “Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle” XXX: Not Set Correctly The indicated toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Install the indicated toner cartridge correctly.⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” xxx Toner is Empty The indicated toner is low or has run out. Replace the indicated toner cartridge. 4 ⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” 43 Troubleshooting Printer configuration You can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖ UNIX Use the info parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp ❖ mshell Use info command. For more information ⇒“Operating Instructions” of the optional network interface Note ❒ “*” (asterisk) indicates the current setting. 4 ❒ Items marked by “*” are explained in the following tables. Item Description Input Tray No. ID number of the paper tray Name Name of the paper tray*1 PageSize Paper size loaded in the paper tray*2 Status List Current status of the paper tray*3 Output Tray No. ID number of the output tray Name Name of the output tray (Fixed to “Standard”) Status Current status of the output tray (Fixed to “Normal”) Emulation No. ID number of the emulation used by the printer Name Name of the emulation used in the printer*4 Version Version of the emulation Program No. ID number of the program Name Name of the program (Fixed to blank.) ❖ *1 Input Tray: Name Name 44 Description Tray1 Standard tray Tray2 Paper feed unit Error & Status Messages ❖ *2 Input Tray: PageSize Paper size Description A4R A4K A5R A5K B5R B5K LGR 81/2”×14"K LTR 81/2"×11”K FRE Custom size ❖ *3 Input Tray: Status Status Description Normal NoTray There is no paper tray PaperEnd There is no paper in the paper tray 4 ❖ *4 Emulation: Name Emulation name Description RWC(IPDL-C) IPDL-C RPS(RicohScript2) RICOH-SCRIPT2 45 Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Print Possible cause Solutions Is the power on? If not, confirm that the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn on the printer. ⇒ the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer 4 Does the On Line indicator stay on? If not, press {On Line} to make it light up. Does the Error indicator stay red? If so, check the error message on the panel display and take the required action. ⇒ P.36 “Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel” Is the paper loaded? Load paper into the paper tray. ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Is the interface cable between the printer and the computer connected securely? Connect the interface cable properly. If there are any connectors or screws, confirm that they are fastened securely. For more information about the settings, see the "Quick Installation Guide". Are you using a correct in- The type of interface cable you should use depends on the comterface cable? puter. Be sure to use the correct one. If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one. For more information about the settings, see the "Quick Installation Guide". Did you connect the interface cable after turning on the power switch? Connect the interface cable before turning on the power switch. When you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver in a network, data is received by the printer, but is not printed. ❖ Windows 95/98/Me On the [PostScript] tab of the Printer Properties, click [Advanced] and then clear both [Send CTRL+D before job] and [Send CTRL+D after job]. ❖ Windows 2000 On the [Device Settings] tab of the Printer Properties, select [No] for both [Send CTRL-D Before Each Job:] and [Send CTRL-D After Each Job:]. ❖ Windows NT 4.0 Open the [Advanced] tab of the Printer Properties. From [PostScript Options], select [No] for both [Send CTRL-D Before Each job:] and [Send CTRL-D After Each job:]. 46 Printer Does Not Print Possible cause Solutions If you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, printing does not start or is interrupted. ❖ Windows 95/98/Me Set a longer [Job timeout:] period with the [PostScript] tab of the Printer Properties. ❖ Windows 2000 Set a longer [Job Timeout:] period with the [Device Settings] tab of the Printer Properties. ❖ Windows NT 4.0 Set a longer [Job Timeout:] period with the [Device Settings] tab of the Printer Properties. ❖ Macintosh Set a longer [Job Timeout] period. 4 A PostScript error might occur if there is not enough memory in the machine, or there are errors in the print data sent to the machine. • Print the configuration page to check the amount of available memory. • If the memory size is full, increasing the memory may solve this problem. If you still cannot clear the problem, contact your sales or service representative. The print job might be reset. Do the following. • Confirm that you have selected the correct printer driver. Try printing again. • Set a longer Wait Timeout. ❖ Windows 95/98/Me Set a longer [Wait timeout:] period with the [PostScript] tab of the Printer Properties. ❖ Windows 2000 Set a longer [Wait Timeout:] period with the [Device Settings] tab of the Printer Properties. ❖ Windows NT 4.0 Set a longer [Wait Timeout:] period with the [Device Settings] tab of the Printer Properties. ❖ Macintosh You can specify a longer "I/O Timeout" period on the operation panel. ⇒ P.79 “Using the Operation Panel” 47 Troubleshooting Possible cause Solutions Is the Data In indicator blinking or lit after starting the print job? If the Data In indicator stays off, data is not being sent to the printer or the printer may be resetting the print job because there was a long delay in receiving the data from the computer. ❖ If the printer is using "I/O Timeout" Increase the value of the "I/O Timeout" setting of the "IPDL-C Menu" or "RPS2 Menu". Or set the "I/O Timeout" value to "0" (this is the off setting). ⇒ P.79 “Using the Operation Panel” ❖ If the printer is connected to the computer using the parallel cable Confirm that the printer port settings are correct. For a parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set. For more information about the printer port settings, see the notes after this table. 4 ❖ Network connection Contact your network administrator. If the Data In indicator is blinking or lit. The printer may be resetting the print job. Take the following steps to correct the situation. • Increase the "Job Timeout" setting of the "IPDL-C Menu" or "RPS2 Menu". • Confirm that the printer driver settings are correct. • Change the "Transfer" setting in the "System Menu". • Confirm that the "Parallel" setting in "System Menu" is correct. Do you print via a network? Confirm that the "Ethernet" setting is correct from the operation panel. ⇒ P.84 “Menu Table” The setting governs the data transfer speed used by the Network Interface Board. Three options are available: • Auto (default) • 100 Mbps • 10 Mbps Note ❒ For details about the appropriate setting to use on your network, contact your network administrator. Can you print a test page (configuration page) ? If you cannot print a test page, it probably indicates printer malfunction. You should contact your sales or service representative. If you can print a test page but cannot get the printer to print when you issue a print command from the computer, it probably means there is a problem with the computer. Also keep it in mind that large, complex data might take a long time for the printer to process. If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, contact your sales or service representative. 48 Printer Does Not Print Note • Windows 95/98/Me A Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. B Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. C Click the [Details] tab. D Check the [Print to the following port:] list to confirm that the correct port is selected. • Windows 2000 A Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. B Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. C Click the [Ports] tab. D Confirm that the correct port is selected. • Windows NT 4.0 A Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. B Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. C Click the [Port] tab. D Confirm that the correct port is selected. • Macintosh A Click [Apple Menu], point to [Control Panel] and then click [Apple Talk]. B In the [connect via.] list box, select [Ethernet]. 4 49 Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Note ❒ For more information about the IPDL-C printer driver, see the printer driver's Help. ❒ For more information about the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CDROM. Status Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions The printer prints a message in- This message is printed when the printer does not have dicating insufficient memory. enough memory to print a page. The following are the actions you should take when you encounter memory shortage problems. If these actions do not solve the problem individually, try them in combination with each other. ⇒ P.114 “Low Memory” 4 A Increase printer memory. Install the optional memory unit to increase the amount of printer memory. B Reduce resolution. Use the printer driver to set resolution to 300dpi. ⇒ Help of the printer driver ⇒ “RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions” C Turn on “Image Memory”. Use the printer's “System Menu” to turn on “Image Memory”.⇒ P.90 “System Menu” Image is printed on the reverse side of paper. Paper in the paper tray is upside down. Load paper with the print side up. Paper misfeeds occur frequently. Make sure you are removing misfed paper correctly. Pull the misfed paper out of the printer and double-check to make sure you are removing all the paper that was misfed.⇒ P.54 “Removing Misfed Paper” Check if the paper tray is set correctly. If not, set it correctly. ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Remove the paper from the tray and reload it correctly. ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” Check the paper type settings. The type of paper set with the printer driver might be different from the actual paper or media type. Make the correct paper or media type setting. You might be using paper not supported by this printer. Use the appropriate type of paper. ⇒ P.24 “Paper Recommendations” 50 Other Printing Problems Status It takes too much time to start printing. Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is being done. Just wait until it resumes. The Energy Saver mode might be enabled. In the Energy Saver mode, it takes time for the printer to warm up. It takes too much time to complete the print job. Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time for the printer to process, so simply wait when printing such data. Changing the following settings may help to speed up printing. • IPDL-C printer driver Set [Printing Mode] to [Fast]. Set [Resolution:] to [600 dpi / Fast]. 4 • RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver Set [Gradation] to [Fast]. The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is being done. Just wait until it resumes. If "Warming Up" appears on the panel display, the printer is now warming up. Wait for a while. It takes too much time to perform black and white printing. [Color] is selected on the printer driver. Change the color mode setting to [Black & White]. Note ❒ Some applications ignore the color mode setting made with the printer driver. The desired tray is not used for the output. The printer driver setting is not correct. Change the setting. The desired paper size is not used for the output. The printer driver setting is not correct. Change the setting. The print side gets dirty. Adjust the image density setting. Extreme settings may create output that appears dirty. ⇒ P.63 “Adjusting the Image Density” Specified paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Remove the paper from the tray and reload the specified paper correctly. ⇒ P.29 “Loading Paper” If the message "Change PCU" appears on the panel display, replace the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” 51 Troubleshooting Status Image density is too light. Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Turning on [Toner Saving] can cause blurring or fine lines not to be printed. With color printing, toner saving can cause abnormal coloring. Try printing again after turning [Toner Saving] off. If the message "Low on: xxx" or "Add Toner xxx" is on the panel display, replace the toner cartridge of the indicated color. ⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” You might be using paper not supported by this printer. Use the appropriate type of paper. ⇒ P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer” Part of the printout is blurred or light. 4 Make the image density darker. ⇒ P.63 “Adjusting the Image Density” If the message "Low on: xxx" or "Add Toner xxx" is on the panel display, replace the toner cartridge of the indicated color.⇒ P.66 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” Check if toner cartridges and the photoconductor unit are set correctly. If not, set them correctly. You might be using paper not supported by this printer. Use the appropriate type of paper.⇒ P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer” Check if the surface where the printer is located is level, and not angled in anyway. The printout is different from the specified color. Check if a specific color is missing. If so, replace the toner cartridge of the missing color. Toner is not fused well when printing on thick paper or OHP transparencies. The printer driver setting is not correct. Select [Thick Paper], or [OHP Transparency] in the paper type setting with the printer driver. The color of the printout is different from the color on the computer's display. The toner based color system used by the printer is different from the light based color system of the computer screen. Turning on [Toner Saving] can cause color irregularities. Check the settings on the [Color Setting] tab and restore the default settings. The printout is different from the image on the computer screen. Certain applications or image creation methods produce images that cannot be printed exactly as they appear on the computer screen. With the IPDL-C printer driver, checking the [Print as Bitmap] item on the [Setup] tab causes the print data to be converted to image data before it is sent to the printer. This produces a printout closest to that displayed on the computer screen. Note ❒ This setting also causes large-volume print jobs to take longer to print because of the required conversion process. 52 Other Printing Problems Status Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Changing the color settings With the IPDL-C printer driver, do not make radical changes with the printer driver causes a to the settings on the [Color Setting] tab. drastic change in printout color. Also note that the sample shown by the printer driver is intended to show what processes are being applied, not exactly what your printout will look like. Photograph printing looks rough. With the IPDL-C printer driver, select [High Quality] on the [Print Quality] tab. Printing from some applications results in a loss of resolution. Color documents are printed in black and white. The printer driver is not set up for color printing. Select [Color] in the color mode setting with the printer driver. Some applications normally print color text as black and white. Fine dot pattern does not print. 4 Select [Photograph] in the [Dithering:] setting with the printer driver. Solid areas, lines or text are Select [K] in the [Black Text/Graphics:] setting with the printer shiny or glossy when created as driver. a mixture of cyan, magenta, yellow. Black gradation is not natural. Select [CMY + K] in the [Black Text/Graphics:] setting with the printer driver. Thin lines are blurred or light. With the IPDL-C printer driver, select the [CAD] check box on the [Print Quality] tab. Overlay printing cannot be per- The printing conditions for the document to be printed differ formed. from those for the page to be overlaid. The printing conditions including paper size, color setting and quality setting for the page to be overlaid and for the document to be printed should be the same. Note ❒ Some applications ignore the overlay printing mode made with the printer driver. The page layout has changed. The printable area differs from printer to printer. A document that when printed by another printer fits on a single page might not fit on one page when printed by this printer. From the IPDL-C printer driver, check the [Enlarge Printable Area] on the [MISC.] tab. Note ❒ If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, contact your sales or service representative. 53 Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper When a paper misfeed occurs, an error message appears on the panel display. The procedure you should follow to remove misfed paper depends on the location of the misfeed indicated on the panel display. R CAUTION: • When accessing the inside of the machine, do not touch any sections other than those specified in this manual. If you do, it might result in receiving a burn or injury. 4 ❒ Do not touch the photoconductor unit when removing misfed paper. If you do, the photoconductor unit might be damaged. When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Paper Tray" Appears A Pull out the paper tray. • The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling it out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and cause a personal injury. Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty. Take care to avoid contact with the toner as you remove misfed paper. ❒ Check the following points if paper continues to misfeed. • Confirm that paper is properly loaded in the paper tray. • Confirm that the number of sheets does not exceed the maximum amount for the tray. • Confirm that the paper in the tray matches the size for which the tray is set up. • Confirm that misfed paper is still not inside the printer when you resume printing. ❒ If a paper misfeed still occurs, contact your sales or service representative. 54 ZDGY010J Note ❒ If your printer has an optional paper feed unit installed, check all paper trays for misfeeds. B Carefully pull the misfed paper. Make sure that you do not leave any misfed paper in the printer. ZDGY090J Removing Misfed Paper C Slide the paper tray completely into the printer. Important ❒ Be sure to insert the paper tray completely. If not fully inserted, misfeeds might occur, or the front cover might touch the paper tray. When you cannot find the misfeed near the tray A If you cannot remove the misfed paper in step B, open the rear cover of the printer. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), first open the cover of the duplex unit (a), then open the paper guide unit inside the duplex unit (b), and finally open the rear cover of the printer (c). 4 (c) (b) (a) ZDGY130J ZDGY100J B Check for misfed paper. If you find paper, carefully pull it. Make sure not to leave any paper inside the printer. ZDGY110J C Close the rear cover. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), close the paper guide unit and the cover of the duplex unit. 55 Troubleshooting When the Message "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears B If the paper has not entered the fusing unit, carefully pull it out. Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty. Take care to avoid contact with the toner as you remove misfed paper. A Open the rear cover of the printer. 4 Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), first open the cover of the duplex unit (a), then open the paper guide unit inside the duplex unit (b), and finally open the rear cover of the printer (c). ZDGY110J C If the paper is inside the fusing unit, open the top cover. ZDGH100J (c) Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), first open the upper portion of the duplex unit, and then open the top cover of the printer. (b) (a) ZDGY130J 56 ZDGP450J Removing Misfed Paper D Push the pressure release levers as illustrated to release the pressure between the rollers. When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty. Take care to avoid contact with the toner as you remove misfed paper. ZDGY120J E Carefully pull the misfed paper from the rear cover side. A Open the rear cover of the printer. 4 Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), first open the cover of the duplex unit (a), then open the paper guide unit inside the duplex unit (b), and finally open the rear cover of the printer (c). ZDGY111J F Return the pressure release levers (c) G Close the top cover and rear cover, (b) to their original positions. and press the center of the top cover until it locks securely into place. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), close the paper guide unit, cover and upper portion of the duplex unit. (a) ZDGY130J 57 Troubleshooting B Open the top cover, and then push the pressure release levers as illustrated to release the pressure between the rollers. C Carefully pull the misfed paper from the rear cover side. ZDGY111J 4 ZDGY120J D Return the pressure release levers to their original positions. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), first open the upper portion of the duplex unit, and then open the top cover of the printer. ZDGP450J 58 E Close the top cover and rear cover, and press the center of the top cover until it locks securely into place. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), close the paper guide unit, cover and upper portion of the duplex unit. Removing Misfed Paper C If you find the misfed paper as When the Message "Open DuplexCover Remove Misfeed" Appears shown in the illustration, carefully pull it out. A Use the inset grips to open the upper portion of the duplex unit. ZDGY170J D Open the cover as shown in the il- 4 lustration, and if you find the misfed paper, carefully pull it out. ZDGP450J B If you find the misfed paper as shown in the illustration, carefully pull it out. ZDGY180J E Close the upper portion of the duplex unit. F Open the cover of the duplex unit. ZDGY160J ZDGY190J 59 Troubleshooting G If you find the misfed paper as shown in the illustration, carefully pull it out. I Lift up the cover of the paper guide unit by using the lever, and carefully pull the misfed paper out. 4 ZDGY220J H Open the paper guide unit inside the duplex unit. ZDGY200J 60 ZDGY210J J Close the paper guide unit and the cover of the duplex unit. Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer C Raise the green lock levers to a Cleaning the Charge Wire vertical position. The charge wire requires cleaning when printouts appear dirty. R CAUTION: • When accessing the inside of the machine, do not touch any sections other than those specified in this manual. If you do, it might result in receiving a burn or injury. • Do not open the front cover when the paper tray is pulled out halfway. If you do, it might cause a personal injury. 4 ZDGH120J D Hold the inset grip of the photoconductor unit, pull it straight up, and remove it from the printer. A Press the printer's power switch to turn off the power. B Open the front cover and the top cover. ZDGH130J Important ❒ Exposing the photoconductor unit to light for too long can reduce its performance. Clean the charge wire as quickly as possible. ZDGH110J Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), first open the upper portion of the duplex unit, and then open the top cover of the printer. 61 Troubleshooting E Move the wire cleaner left and right several times to clean off the charge wire. G Return the green lock levers to their original positions. ZDGH150J 4 ZDHH040E Important ❒ After cleaning is finished, return the wire cleaner to its original position. F Insert the photoconductor unit so that the protruding axles on both sides are aligned with the tracks inside the green lock levers. Lower it until the gears mesh securely. Important ❒ Do not return the lock levers forcibly. If you cannot lock them easily, pull the photoconductor unit from the printer. Then reinsert it until the gears mesh securely. After that, try returning the levers to their original positions. H Close the top cover and front cov- er. Press the center of the top cover and center cover until they lock into place. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), close the upper portion of the duplex unit. ZDGH140J Important ❒ When inserting the photoconductor unit, be careful not to damage the surface of it. 62 I Press the power switch to turn on the printer power. Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density Changing the image density setting might cause a deterioration of color balance. We recommend that you normally leave the image density at its factory default setting. The following procedure describes how to change the magenta image density. You can use the same procedure to change the image density for the other toner colors as well. Important ❒ Extreme settings may create output that appears dirty. ❒ Image density settings should be made from the application or the printer driver whenever possible. A Turn on the printer's power switch. B Press {Menu}}. Power
Source Exif Data:
File Type : PDF File Type Extension : pdf MIME Type : application/pdf PDF Version : 1.3 Linearized : No Modify Date : 2002:10:31 09:00:15-05:00 Create Date : 2002:04:23 10:28:03-04:00 Title : Author : Creator : FrameMaker+SGML 5.5.6p145 Producer : Acrobat Distiller 4.05 for Windows Page Count : 141 Page Mode : UseOutlines Page Layout : SinglePageEXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools