Ricoh AP305 operating instructions Charger and P.81 Cleaning the Dust-proofing glass

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Troubleshooting

 

 

Status

Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

It takes too much time to per-

[Color] is selected on the printer driver's [Setup] tab.

 

 

form black and white print-

Change this setting to [Black & White]. See the printer

 

 

ing.

driver's online help for details about changing the set-

 

 

 

tings on this tab. Note, however, that some applica-

 

 

 

tions ignore the color mode setting made with the

 

 

 

printer driver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper isn't fed from the de-

The printer driver setting is not correct. Change the set-

 

 

sired paper tray.

ting. See the printer driver's online help for further de-

 

 

 

tails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desired paper size isn't used

The printer driver setting is not correct. Change the set-

 

 

for the output.

ting.See the printer driver's online help for further de-

 

 

 

tails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the paper size settings. The size specified with

 

 

 

the paper size dial might be different from the actual

 

 

 

paper size. Make the correct dial setting. ⇒ P.49 “Load-

 

 

 

ing Paper in the Paper Tray”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specified paper is not loaded correctly in the paper

 

 

 

tray. Remove the paper from the tray and reload the

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specified paper correctly. ⇒ P.49 “Loading Paper in the

 

 

 

Paper Tray”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printed side gets dirty.

The charger and dust-proofing glass are dirty. Clean

 

 

 

the charger and dust-proofing glass. ⇒ P.80 “Cleaning

 

 

 

the Charger” and P.81 “Cleaning the Dust-proofing glass”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the image density setting. ⇒ P.82 “Adjusting the

 

 

 

Image Density”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the message "Change PCU" appears on the panel dis-

 

 

 

play, replace the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.88 “Replac-

 

 

 

ing the Photoconductor Unit”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image density is too light.

If turning on the [Toner Saving] setting on [Quality Set-

 

 

 

ting] tab, it can cause blurring or fine lines might not be

 

 

 

printed. With color printing, toner saving can cause ab-

 

 

 

normal coloring. Try printing again after turning [Toner

 

 

 

Saving] off. See the printer driver's online help for de-

 

 

 

tails about changing the settings on this tab.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the message "Add Toner XXX" is on the panel dis-

 

 

 

play, replace the toner cartridge for the indicated color.

 

 

 

⇒ P.85 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You might be using paper not supported by this print-

 

 

 

er. Use the appropriate type of paper. ⇒ P.45 “Precau-

 

 

 

tions for Paper”

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Overseas Affiliates Page Means Power on Means Power OFF Page Means Power on Means Power OFF Page Means Power on Means Power OFF Trademarks Safety Information Safety During OperationIii Page Low-power mode Energy Saver mode SpecificationsEnergy Star Program Color Guide Color Printing BasicsAdditive Emitted and Subtractive Reflected Color Models Vii Printed Color Example of Color Adjustments Using the Printer Driver Resolution600 dpi 300 dpi Off Edge SmoothingAuto LimitationToner Saving Fast Image PrintingStandard FineOff Vivid Color Adjustments Using the Printer DriverColor Correction ReferencePhotographic Color LevelBit Brightness ContrastSaturation Color Balance Manuals for Your Printer Quick Installation GuideManuals for Your Printer Operating Instructions this manualHow to Read this Manual SymbolsPreparation Table of Contents Setting Menus Protecting the Menus Error & Status MessagesCleaning and Adjusting the Printer Menu SettingsMemory Capacity and Paper Size 113 Printing the Color Sample 110 Resetting Menus 111Moving and Transporting the Printer 115 Specifications 116 Consumables 120 Glossaries 122Xxii Guide to the Printer Exterior-Front ViewBypass tray Paper TrayExterior-Rear View Interior Operation Panel Error indicator Data In indicatorWarming Up Turning the Printer On and OffTurning On the Printer ReadyGetting Acquainted Installing Options Memory Unit ⇒ P.11 Available OptionsInterface Board RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305 ⇒ P.13 Paper Feed Unit Type305 ⇒ P.19Installing the Memory Unit Simm ⇒ P.107 Printing the Configura- tionInstalling Options Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305 Check the contents of the box for the following itemsReference Installing Network Interface Board Type305 Reference Installing the Ieee 1284 Parallel Type305 Installing Options Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305 Move the printer to make install- ing spaceRemove the ring attached to the red tag Remove both pieces of adhesive tapePull out the paper tray, and re- move the padding Place the printer on the paper feed unitInstalling the Paper Feed Unit Type305 Installing Options Menu System Menu Press Menu Press UT until the following message appearsSystem Menu j 32.IP Address l System Menu j 39.Active PTL. lActive PTL All Active 011.022.033.044 Jjl/#System Menu Net Boot Net Boot None191.168.015.016 j Frame NW Auto Select Access Control Address and Access Control MaskSystem Menu Frame NW Subnet MaskThese settings control only printing requests Page Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Before Installing the Printer DriverInstalling the Printer Drivers Windows 95/98 Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Printer Driver InstallationPlug and Play When the Device Driver Wizard appears Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and PlayWhen the New Hardware Found dialog appears When Windows 95/98 starts normallyRestart Windows after completing the installation Click OKClick Finish Click Have Disk Installing the Printer Driver Without Using Plug and PlayAdd Printer Wizard appears Click BrowseSetting Up Options Canceling a Print Job On the Document menu, click Cancel PrintingDouble-click the printer icon on the Windows Task Bar Windows 3.1x Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Installing the Printer DriverClick Browse… Setting Up Options Tions dialog from an applicationOn the Document menu, click Delete Document Windows NT4.0 Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Click Have Disk…Click the Installable Options tab Click OK to close the printer properties Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer Paper Types and SizesPaper Sizes ⇒ P.52 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray Precautions for Paper Paper types and cautions Plain paperThick Paper Adhesive labelsOHP transparencies Paper not supported by this printerPrintable Area Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Paper TrayLoad paper into the tray with the print side up Slide the paper tray completely into the printer Paper Size Standard Optional Tray Tray1 Tray2/3Tray Size* j 25x13 l Menu IPDL-C MenuTray Size* j 5x13 l Ready5Slide the side guides Loading Paper in the Bypass TrayOpen the bypass tray Load paper until it stops with the print side downMedia j 2.Paper Size l Media j 1.Paper Tray lPaper Tray j Tray1/A4 l Custom Jl/# Width 297mmRepeat steps B and C to set the value of the length Sliding out the Output Tray ExtenderRepeat step B to set the value of the width Press EscapeError & Status Messages Printed Error MessageError & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Message Description Comments⇒ P.76 Removing Misfed Paper Menu Setting Up Options Message Description Comments Getting Printer Information over the Network Printer Current StatusMshell After this message appears Placing the Waste Toner Bottle and Charger Printer Configuration Input Tray Name Input Tray Paper SizeInput Tray Status Emulation Name Possible Cause Solutions Printer Doesnt PrintIf the printer is using I/O Timeout Network ConnectionWindows Windows 95/98Properties Click ConnectOther Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and SolutionsIng Paper in the Paper Tray Charger and P.81 Cleaning the Dust-proofing glass Ing the Charger Or Setting tab Other Printing Problems Removing Misfed Paper Bypass tray When the Message Open Front Cover Remove Misfeed AppearsStandard Tray Tray1 or Paper Feed Unit Tray2/3 Carefully pull the misfed paperWhen the Message Remove Misfeed From Output Tray Appears Close the front coverOpen the paper exit cover Remove the misfed paper from inside of the printer Remove the misfed paper from the output trayClose the paper exit cover Close the front cover Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning the Friction PadCleaning the Charger Cleaning the Dust-proofing glass Remove the cleaning brush from back of the front coverMaintenance j 1.Toner Selectl Adjusting the Image DensityMenu j Maintenance l Maintenance j 2.Toner Level lTray Adjusting the SettingList Print Config.Page Magenta jl/# ------g-----+Maintenance j 4.Registrationl Menu MaintenanceMaintenance j 1.Toner Selectl Tray2W jl/# ------g-----+ Menu List PrintOpen the left cover Replacing ConsumablesAdd Toner Slide the lock lever upReturn the lock lever to its origi- nal position Remove the protective sheet from the new toner cartridgeSlide the new toner cartridge into the printer Pull the tape out as shown in the illustrationToner Select Add Toner Toner Select j BlacklToner Select Please Wait Specifying the replacing toner cartridgeTurn off the printers power switch Replacing the Photoconductor UnitChange PCU TFWX400E Turn on the printer’s power switch Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle and Ozone FilterAdd FuserOil Remove the green cap from the new oil bottle Close the fuser oil bottle coverWaste T Full Waste Toner is Insert a new ozone filter into the printerTFWX330E Replace the charger Push the right and left lock le- vers of the chargerSetting Menus Menu and Media setting prioritiesSetting Menus Tray Size* j DLlFollowing message appears on the panel display Take Offline Then Press Reset Tray Size* j LTlPress On Line to enter the off-line condition Use UT to display Maintenance, and then press Enter Protecting the MenusProtecting the Menus Menu Protect j Offl Changing the Menu Settings without Removing ProtectMaintenance j 5.Menu Protectl Menu Protect j OnlRemoving Protect Use UT to display Off, and then press Enter Menu Table Menu Settings IPDL-C MenuSystem Menu O Buffer ×13Image Memory Energy LevelTransfer ParallelPrinterLang Bi-directionOHP Slip LanguageConfig.Page Press # key Printing the ConfigurationList Print j Config.Page l Confirm that Config.Page is on the display, press EnterInterpreting Configuration ReferencePrinter Information Error Log Status ListColor Sample Press # key Printing the Color SampleList Print j Color Sample l Use UT to display Color Sample, and then press EnterMenu Reset Press # key Resetting MenusMaintenance j 5.Menu Reset l Turn on the printer’s power switch Press Menu112 Resolution 300 dpi Resolution 600 dpiMemory Capacity and Paper Size Low Memory Moving and Transporting the Printer Specifications MainframeWeight Noise Emission Sound Power LevelDimensions Warm-up TimeOptions Ieee 1284 Parallel Type305 Mode Number of PinsAccess Time Consumables Toner CartridgeService Life *1 Other ConsumablesGlossaries Proportional Fonts Print PortPrinter Properties RPS2 Edge SmoothingIndex 125 126
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