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Ricoh L4160, L4130 operation manual Nozzle is clogged, Ink cartridge warning appears

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Troubleshooting

Nozzle is clogged

When nozzle clogging is not dissolved even after the head cleaning referring to P.2-22,make sure the following operations.

Wash the head nozzle by the operations of P.4-17.

Clean the nozzle surface by performing the operations described on P.4-20.Recovery the nozzle by the operations of P.4-22.

Remove air from inside the print head by performing the operations described on P.5-7.

Ink cartridge warning appears

If an ink cartridge trouble is detected, the cartridge LED “red” is lit, and a warning message appears. None of printing, cleaning and all the other operations that use ink is available.

In this case, replace the ink cartridge in question immediately.

• Once cartridge trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink cartridge without replacing it for a long time; otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle clogging prevention function.

If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by RICOH's service engineer.

Displaying the description of ink cartridge trouble

The contents of cartridge error are confirmable by the following operations.

1 Press the

key in LOCAL.

I NKS	MMCCY YK K
REMA I N	3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9

2	Press the	key.	NON I NK I C

MMCCY YK K

•When multiple cartridge defects occur and if you press the key or , they are displayed by turns.

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Ricoh L4160, L4130 Nozzle is clogged, Ink cartridge warning appears, Displaying the description of ink cartridge trouble

Contents

This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on Table of Contents Chapter Extended Functions Chapter Basic OperationsIii Chapter MaintenanceChapter Appendix Chapter TroubleshootingIntroduction InformationAll Other Users Disclaimer of WarrantyFor Users in India ViiFor Turkey only Viii Declaration of ConformityExamples of symbols Safety PrecautionsHazardous Moving Parts Safety PrecautionsHandling of ink Handling of the power cable Power supplyHeater Xii Xiii Xiv Safety interlock Xvi Burn injury may result XviiThis chapter Chapter Before UseMoving This Machine Where to Install This MachineWorking Environmental Temperature Model Width Depth Height Gross weightFront Side of the Machine Names of Parts and FunctionsRear Side and Right Side of the Machine Operation Panel Signs on the power switchMedia sensor HeaterCutter blade and slot for cutting CarriageCapping station Pinch rollers and Feed rollers Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable Connecting CablesYour RIP must be compatible with USB Connecting the power cable Set the ink pack on the eco case How to assemble ink cartridgeInserting ink cartridge Open the cover of the eco cartridgeAttach the IC chip Firmly fix the ink pack on the eco case withDouble coated tape so that it may not move Attach the coverAbout the ink that can be used with this machine Insert the ink cartridge Setting orders of ink cartridgesAbout cartridge ink end and ink near end Changing an ink cartridgeFor Ink cartridge lamps About ink expiration dateBefore Use Usable sizes of media MediaFix the electrostatic sheet About antistatic sheetRemove the electrostatic sheet About antistatic sheet Chapter Basic Operations Workflow Turning the Power on Turning the Power ON/OFFTurning the Power OFF Loosen two screws located at the front Setting a MediaAdjusting the Head Height Move the carriage to the Media Transfer SurfaceReturn the carriage to the station position Fix the carriageClose the front cover Setting a Media Setting a roll media Insert the roll media in this machine Tighten the roll holder fixing screwMake the roll media even then lower the clamp lever Pull out the roll media outHold the media with the media press gently Prepare for the take-up device Hold the media with the media guide gentlyPress Key to select Roll Amount Press Key to enter the media remaining Entering the media remaining amountFix the media on the take-up device. P.2-13 Display Screen For entering media remainingTake-up device Setting the torque limiterPush down the clamp lever Setting leaf mediaMedia detection is started Close the front cover Press Key Key to select LeafAfter determining the origin, press Key Typical setting position of printing originChanging the printing origin Local, PressPreparing for the Heaters Changing the Temperature Settings for the HeatersPress To set the temperature Each heater Press Key to end the settingPress Key three times Checking the Heater TemperatureChanging the Temperature Settings for the Drying Heater Press Key at the end of confirmationPress To select ON/OFF Test FeedingPress Key in Local three Times Press KeyRelationship between head row and test pattern Test PrintingCheck before test Test PrintingPress Key in Local Check the printed test patternAbout head cleaning Head CleaningPerform head cleaning depending on the test printing result Press Key to print a correction pattern Setting Feed CorrectionSet the media feeding Set a mediaPress Key in the Remote Performing the station maintenance without keyPress Key several times to end the setting Correcting Media-feeding during PrintingPress To correct the dot position of Pattern Press To select the resolutionExample of a Drop Position correct Printed Pattern Press Key to start pattern printingNext test pattern is printed Performing to correct the dot position without keyRepeat Checking the Status of Ink Cartridges Printing DataChecking the Status of Waste Ink Bottle Start printing Setting a Media Checking the Heater TemperatureStarting a Printing Operation Transmit data to be printed from the PCDrying Feed Stopping a printing operation halfwayDeleting Received Data Data Clear Behavior after printing has been completedPress To specify the cutting position When Near END error occurs while printingWhen INK END error occurs while printing Cutting a mediaPrinting Data Page Chapter Extended Functions Function name Set value Default About default Host functionList of Functions Movement of heads when Logical seek is on Setting Logical SeekWhen you set this to on or Host Movement of heads when Logical seek is OFFPress To select Drying Time Setting Drying TimePress To set drying time for scanning Press To set the right margins Setting MarginsPress To select Margin Press To set the left marginsPress To set ON/OFF Press To select MapsPress To change print speed Press To set a cleaning type Setting Auto CleaningPress To select Auto Cleaning Press To set a cleaning intervalPress To set intervals, and press Key Press To select Interval WipingPress To select types Press Key To set levels, and pressSet value is retained even when the power is turned OFF Other SettingsPress To select an item for setting Press Key To select the setting valueSet value Default Meaning Machine SettingsPress Key twice Setting a Auto Power-offPress To select Machine Setup Press To set time to turn OFF the powerDisplay is turned to OFF Setting the Display of Media ResidualPress To select Media Remain Display is turned to onLOCAL, Press Printing the Remaining Amount of a MediaYear/Month/Day/Time selectingby Setting TimePress To select Time Press To enter timeSetting Units Key several times to end the setting Setting a KEY BuzzerPress To select KEY Buzzer Press To select Language Setting a LanguageAlready configured settings are initialized Initializing the SettingsInitial setting screed is displayed. LANGUAGE/TIME Press To select Usage Confirming Machine InformationDisplaying the Information Press To select InformationFILTERwhite Print Length Print AreaInformation is displayed sequentially with Key Check such as the machine version informationDisplaying the Information of this machine Press To select a type of informationPage Chapter Maintenance Precautions for Maintenance MaintenanceAbout Cleaning Fluid Cleaning the Media Transfer Surface Cleaning the Exterior SurfacesCleaning of after heater cover and pre heater cover Media sensor Cleaning the Media SensorCleaning the Media Holder Backside of the machineStation.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes Cleaning the Wiper and CapPress MAINT. key in Local Press To select Station MaintTake out the wiper and remove ink blot etc. with a Open the right maintenance cover cover thenRemove the wiper KimwipeSpace between the wiper slider and ink guard W Clean the wiper sliderClean the area around the wiper Set the wiper at the original positionWashing the Ink Discharge Passage Disway Wash Performing the station maintenance without MAINT. keyFill up the cap with Cleaning Fluid for maintenance． When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time Custody WashOpen the right maintenance cover Close the right maintenance cover and pressPress To select Custody Wash Clean the wiper and the bracketCarriage moves onto the Media Transfer Surface Clean the area around the wiperTo be left as it is Press To set the time for the Cleaning FluidClose the right maintenance cover and press Key Fill up the cap with Cleaning Fluid for maintenance ．Open the left maintenance cover Close the left maintenance cover then press Cleaning the Head and the Area around It every dayInsert a new absorber Open the rght maintenance cover then Remove the absorberAfter its initial operation, the machine returns to Close the right maintenance cover then press KeyPress To select Nozzle Wash Washing of Head nozzleWashing nozzle surface Cap rubber. Wipe off so that Cleaning Fluid for Close the right maintenance cover then press Fill up the cap with Cleaning Fluid for Maintenance ．Press To select Head Maint Washing nozzle surfaceWipe the nozzle surface from the rear of the main Immerse Wiper for CR in Maintenance kitClose the left maintenance cover then press Key Perform head cleaning Perform test printingBy pressing Key. Then press Select Nozzle Recovery of the maintenance menuSelect the Nozzle line that needs Nozzle Recovery Select the Print by pressing Key. Then PressRecovery State Recovery and then press KeySelect the Check by pressing Key Reset the set valueSelect the Reset by pressing Key Select the Nozzle line that needs clear the settingFunction name Descriptions Setting the Refreshing IntervalsSelect Auto MAINT. of the maintenance menu Press To set the refreshing intervalPress To select a cleaning type Setting the Cleaning IntervalsPress To select Cleaning Cleaning operationSet value NORMAL, SOFT, Hard Press To select CLEANINGWhiteCleaning type selection screen appears Press To set the interval between eachWiper Open the rght maintenance cover then removeReplacing consumables Replacing the wiperCheck the state of the waste ink bottle If a Waste Ink Bottle Confirmation Message AppearsConfirmation Message in Local Message on the right is displayedReplace the waste ink bottle with another Close the waste ink bottle guard Press Key Press the Maint Key in Local Replacing the Cutter BladeScreen returns to Replace the cutter unit by the carriageScrew Cutter unitReplacing the white ink filter When white ink filter becomes required to be replacedWhen white ink filter replacing time message is displayed Replace the white ink filter Replacing the white ink filter Turn OFF the power of the printerOpen the W filter maintenance cover Attach the W filter maintenance coverFilling the white ink Ykww Press Key and show Damper SelectDisplay Press Key and select the damperPress Key and perform air purge Close the right maintenance cover Press KeyInk Number of days of Filter White Select Usage of the maintenance menuClearing white ink filter used days Press Key five times, display the usedPage Chapter Troubleshooting Yes TroubleshootingPower does not turn on Machine does not start printingIs a recommended media used ? Media get jammed / media is soiledColors in the printed image appear Heat or Constant LED does not light upImage quality is poor Phenomenon MeasuresInk cartridge warning appears Nozzle is cloggedDisplaying the description of ink cartridge trouble Select Damper of the maintenance menu When Error 618 to 61b occurSelect the damper to maintenance Select the damper to air purge When nozzle missing occurs due to ink mixture or aerationSelect AIR PG of the maintenance menu Start air purge by pressing KeyStart pushing ink out Terminate air purge by pressing KeyClose the port Select White MAINT. of the maintenance menu Regular maintenance of white inkIng status When media heaves up at feedingWhen the feeding media is loosened and reached to the floor Media feedingMessage displayed in Local Errors when performing operationsBeen nearly used up Ink Error Error messages 3VB power supply Media jam occurs Remove the media and reset it System Halt Page Chapter Appendix Machine specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Ink specificationsProduct name Product code List of consumablesSheet for inquiry To P.6-8 Function FlowchartFunction Flowchart From P.6-6 When there is no recovery, it is not displayed Setup Maintenance Machine SET S T I N T S T a R T To P.6-12 To P.6-16 To P.6-20Setup Print end From P.6-12 Displayed when Manual is set To P.6-18 To Local after initializing Displayed on CleaningFrom P.6-16 P E Norma L NE S E T U P Function Flowchart EN GB EN US EN AU