Adjusting the Color Registration, Auto Adjust | Ricoh AP3800C

Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer

Adjusting the Color Registration

When the printer is moved, when the Fusing Unit is replaced, or after print- ing repeatedly for some time, regis- tration shifting might occur. By performing color registration adjust-

2 ment, you can maintain optimum print results.

Note

❒Normally, do not perform manual color adjustment.

Auto Adjust

If the color documents show registra- tion shifting, perform automatic color adjustment.

A Press {Menu}.

ZDJS001J

"Menu" appears on the panel dis- play.

B Press {U} or {T} to display "Maintenance", and then press {Enter}.

Menu:

Maintenance

The maintenance menu is dis- played.

C Press {U} or {T} to display "Color Regist.", and then press {Enter}.

Maintenance:

Color Regist.

D Confirm that "Auto Adjust" is dis- played, and then press {Enter}.

Color Regist.:

Auto Adjust

E Confirm that "Now" is displayed, and then press {Enter}.

Auto Adjust:

Now

The check message is displayed.

Press #

To Adjust

F Press {Enter}.

Automatic color adjustment be- gins, and the following message is displayed.

Adjusting...

Important

❒Do not turn off the power switch during "Adjusting..." ap- pears on the panel display to avoid printer malfunction.

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Ricoh AP3800C operating instructions Adjusting the Color Registration, Auto Adjust

Contents

Maintenance Guide Operating Instructions Introduction Trademarks Safety Information Safety During Operation Iii Low-power Mode Energy Saver mode Specifications Energy Star Program How to Read This Manual Symbols Table of Contents 100 102103 105 Viii Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Detaching the SR770 2 Tray Finisher Lower the Duplex Reversal Unit slowly until it stops Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal UnitPush up the lock release button and keep it in place Replacing the Toner Cartridge Add Toner Shake the toner cartridge back and forth 5-6 times Loading Toner Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable Replacing the Fuser Oil UnitReplace Fuser Oil Unit TypeG Pull out the left cover of the print- er slowly Do not touch any areas other than the handle ZDJH055J Plug in the power cable and turn on the power switch Replacing the Photoconductor Unit Replace Black PCU Type FReplace Color PCU Type a Take out the green screwdriver Lift the inner cover until it clicks into place and holds Remove the Photoconductor Unit you want to replace Install a new Photoconductor Unit Take the unit out from the bag Turn the light brown lever clock- wise Tighten two screws using provid- ed screwdriverLower the inner cover slowly Calibrating Replace Color Dev. UnitTypeB Replacing the Development UnitReplace Black Dev. UnitTypeD Install a new Development Unit Remove the Development Unit ZDJH227E Please Wait Pull out the left cover of the print- er Replacing the Fusing UnitReplace Fusing Unit Type C Remove the Fuser Oil Unit in the direction of the arrow Please Wait Set Sheet Bypass, then # Press # for Fuser AdjustInitializing Please Wait C D E F G H 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ReadyInvalid Value Press # Replacing the Dustproof Filter Wear the glove on either hand Attach the small filter Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replace Waste Toner Type E Push it in until it stops Paper Feed Roller B Paper Feed Roller C Two Stoppers Replacing the Paper Feed RollersPaper Feed Roller a Replacing the Paper Feed Rollers ZERH090E Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning the Registration Roller Close the right cover by pushing the area labeled Push Cleaning the DustProof Glass Adjusting the Color Registration Auto Adjust Fuser Adjust Color Regist Fuser AdjustWhen replacing the fusing unit Completed Cannot Adjust See User’s Guide Fuser Adjust At Unit ReplaceInvalid Value Cannot Adjust Test Sheet Print Load A4L or larger paper in the Bypass Tray Menu Maintenance Fuser Adjust Custom AdjustWhen color shifting occurs Set Sheet, then# A3 297 X Custom Adjust Plain 600dpiSelect Action Manual Adjust Adjustment a -7.0 +7.0 +0Color Regist Manual Adjust Adjustment a -7.0 +7.0 +2 Press U or T to display Man- ual Adjust, and then press En Printing Manual Adjust Print ResultColor Regist Manual Adjust ColorRegistSheet Fuser Adjust Sheet Test Sheet Samples Fuser Adjust Sheet Adjusting the Image Density Maintenance Image DensityMenu Maintenance Ready Image Density Black Adjusting the Registration of the Trays Maintenance RegistrationRegistration Prt. Test Sheet Registration Adjustment Adjustment Vert. TrayVert. Tray 3 -5.0 +5.0 Press U or T to set the digit of the registration value mm Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Input Paper Sizes Metric version Paper and Other Media Supported by This PrinterPaper Sizes Paper and Other Media Input Paper Sizes Inch version Paper weight and number of sheets to be set Output Paper Sizes Metric version 148 ⋅ 210 ⋅ Output Paper Sizes Inch version Storing Paper Paper RecommendationsLoading Paper Types of Paper and Other Media Plain PaperThick Paper OHP transparencies Envelopes Only envelopes a and B as shown below are supported Paper not supported by this printer Printable Area Loading Paper Loading Paper in TrayPull out the paper tray slowly un- til it stops Load paper into the tray with the print side down Load paper in the same direction Loading Paper in Tray 2 and the Optional Paper Feed UnitSet the paper guide lock to the unlocked position ZDJY007J Menu Paper Input Paper Input Tray Paper SizePush in the Paper Tray slowly un- til it stops Press U or T to display Paper Input, and then press Enter Press U or T to display pAuto, and then press Enter 2 xTray 2 *Auto Changing the paper type Paper Type TrayTray Recycled Paper Menu Paper Input Ready Load Paper in the Bypass Tray Adjust the side guides to the pa- per width Paper Input Bypass SizeBypass Size *11 x Press U or T to Paper In- put menu, and then press En- ter Bypass Size Custom Size Custom Size Vert mmCustom Size Horiz mm Specifying a custom paper size for the Bypass Tray Press U or T to display By- pass Tray, and then press Enter Paper Type Bypass TraySpecifying a paper type for the Bypass Tray Panel display Bypass Tray Thick PaperFollowing message appears on Alert Messages Error & Status Messages on the Control PanelStatus Messages Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel UTILITY\1394 RAM Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Troubleshooting PCU Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solutions Printer Does Not Print Terface cable Is the number of printers connected Network Connection Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Der the Image Adjustments tab in the Change Use Settings Select KBlack for Gray Reproduction under the Image Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Removing Misfed Paper Detaching the 2 Tray Finisher Removing Misfed Paper in the Duplex Feed Unit Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit ZDJP221J ZDJP056J When Remove Misfeed AInternal Path Appears Open the right cover Pull out the upper left cover for the printer slowly Back until it clicks into place B When Remove Misfeed W Mailbox Appears Close the Mailbox CoverFold the Output Tray Raise it vertically Fold it along the printer body ZDJY208J Close the front cover for the 2 Tray Finisher Return the Output Tray back into place Raise the trayLower it slowly Close the Lower Right cover for the Paper Feed Unit If you cannot remove the paper, proceed to step C Removing Jammed Staples Add StaplesOpen the face plate of the car- tridge to unlock it Remove the jammed staples Close the front cover for the 24 Tray Finisher Adding Staples Pull the case cover up Close the front cover for the 2 4 Tray Finisher Pull out the ribbon used for bun- dling the staples Are Full Removing Punch-hole ChipsPunch-hole Chips Push in the Transfer Unit until it stops When the Front Cover Does Not CloseClose Front Cover 104 Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving the PrinterMoving the printer in the short distance Be sure to check the following points 106 Staple Cartridge ConsumablesToner cartridge Other consumables Name Consumables Average printable number Pages *1 Index 110 Memo 112 Page Overseas Affiliates