Ricoh AP505 Operations Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPrinter ReferenceRead this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for futurereference.For safety, please

iiSafety InformationWhen using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always befollowed.Safety During OperationIn this manual, the fo

iiiR WARNING: •Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-tension cord.•Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, no

ivR CAUTION: •Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you

vEnergy Star Program❖Low-power mode (Energy Save mode)This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after thelast operation has b

viManuals for Your PrinterManuals for Your PrinterThere are four manuals that describe the procedures separately for the installa-tion of your printer

viiHow to Read this ManualSymbolsIn this manual, the following symbols are used:R WARNING:This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation whic

viiiTABLE OF CONTENTS1.Getting AcquaintedGuide to the Printer... 1Ext

ixCleaning the Printer ... 42Cleaning the Friction Pad...

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11. Getting AcquaintedGuide to the PrinterExterior-Front View1. Power SwitchUse this switch to turn printer power onand off.2. Fuser Oil Bottle CoverO

RICOH COLOR LASER AP505 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSRICOH COMPANY, LTD.15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111Overseas Aff

Getting Acquainted2110. Bypass trayUse to print on to thick paper, OHP trans-parencies and adhesive labels in additionto plain paper.11. Paper TrayLoa

Guide to the Printer31Exterior-Rear View1. Paper Exit CoverOpen this cover when removing misfedpaper at the fusing unit.2. Ozone FilterThis filter red

Getting Acquainted41Interior1. Toner Cartridge2. Fuser Oil BottleThis bottle holds oil used for fusing tonerto the paper.3. Ozone FiltersThese filters

Guide to the Printer51Operation PanelImportant❒Never press any operation panel keys while the Data In indicator is flashingon the operation panel.1. P

Getting Acquainted61Turning the Printer On and OffTurning On the PrinterA Make sure that the power cord issecurely plugged into the wallsocket and the

72. Installing OptionsR CAUTION:•Make sure to turn off the printer and wait for about 30 minutes before in-stalling options. Not waiting for the print

Installing Options82Available OptionsThe following options can be installed to your printer.ReferenceFor more information on the options, see P.59 “Op

Installing the Memory Unit Type505 (DIMM)92Installing the Memory Unit Type505 (DIMM)R CAUTION:Important❒The memory unit can be damagedby small amounts

Installing Options102E Plug the printer's power cordback into the printer and the wallsocket. Turn on the printer's pow-er switch.F Print a

Installing the Printer Hard Disk Type505112Installing the Printer Hard Disk Type505R CAUTION:Note❒For this printer, use only PrinterHard Disk Type505.

IntroductionThis manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To getmaximum versatility from this machine a

Installing Options122F Attach the back plate to its origi-nal position, and fasten it withscrews that were removed in stepC.Note❒A coin can be used to

Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305132Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305R CAUTION:Important❒If your printer is equipped withthe optional tray,

Installing Options142E Remove both pieces of adhesivetape.F Pull out the paper tray, and re-move the padding.G Remove the ring attached to thered tag.

153. Paper and Other MediaPaper and Other Media Supported by this PrinterPaper Types and SizesThis section provides the type, size, feed direction, an

Paper and Other Media163❖Paper Sizes (Metric version)*1:Default setting for “p” on the dial.⇒ P.26 “Specifying paper size using the operationpanel”Fee

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer173•✩ means that the size is supported and needs to specify the paper size usingthe operation panel. (R

Paper and Other Media183❖Paper Sizes (Inch version)*1: Default setting for “p” on the dial.⇒ P.26 “Specifying paper size using the operationpanel” Fee

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer193•✩ means that the size is supported and needs to specify the paper size usingthe operation panel. (R

Paper and Other Media203Precautions for PaperNote the following precautions when handling or selecting paper to be usedwith this printer.Cautions in l

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer213❖Thick Paper• If you print on paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb), use the bypass tray.The bypass tr

Note to users in the United States of AmericaNotice:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

Paper and Other Media223❖OHP transparencies• When printing on OHP transparency, use the bypass tray.• Load OHP transparencies into the tray with the p

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer233Paper not supported by this printerAvoid using the following types of paper that are not supported b

Paper and Other Media243Printable AreaThe following shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the printmargins correctly.Note❒The prin

Loading Paper253Loading PaperLoading Paper in the Paper TrayUse the following procedure to loadpaper in the paper tray and optionaltray. See P.27 “Loa

Paper and Other Media263D Adjust the paper size dial tomatch the size of the paper in thepaper tray.Note❒For more information about theposition of the

Loading Paper273Loading Paper in the Bypass TrayNote❒Do not open the front cover whenloading paper into the bypass tray.Reference⇒ P.15 “Paper Types a

Paper and Other Media283Specifying paper size using the operation panelUse the following procedure to speci-fy the paper size from the printer'so

294. TroubleshootingError & Status Messages on the Operation PanelMessage Description CommentsADD FUSER OIL The fuser oil bottle is empty. Replace

Troubleshooting304ERRORPOWER OFF AND ONThere is a malfunction in the printer.Turn the printer off and on.If this doesn't clear the prob-lem, cont

Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel314Note❒If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, turn the printerpower off and then

IntroductionThis manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To getmaximum versatility from this machine a

Troubleshooting324Printer Doesn't PrintPossible Cause SolutionsIs the power on? Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the wall s

Printer Doesn't Print334If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, contact your salesor service representative.Is the Data In i

Troubleshooting344Note• Windows 95/98AClick [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].BSelect the icon of the printer by clicking it. Ne

Other Printing Problems354Other Printing ProblemsStatus Possible Causes, Descriptions, and SolutionsImage is printed on the re-verse side of the paper

Troubleshooting364It takes too much time to print.Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time for the printer to process, so simply wa

Other Printing Problems374Note❒If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, contact your sales orservice representative.Black or white lin

Troubleshooting384Removing Misfed PaperWhen a paper misfeed occurs, an er-ror message appears on the panel dis-play. The procedure you shouldfollow to

Removing Misfed Paper394When the Message "REMOVE MISFEED FROM INPUT TRAY" AppearsStandard Tray (Tray 1) or Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3)A Pull

Troubleshooting404A Open the front cover by pushingthe front cover release button.B If the paper is in the front side ofthe photoconductor unit, caref

Removing Misfed Paper414B Open the front cover by pushingthe front cover release button.C Turn the dial downward, then re-move the misfed paper in the

Note to users in the United States of AmericaNotice:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

Troubleshooting424Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Friction PadIf the friction pad becomes dirty, mis-feeds or multi-feeds of paper mightoccur. In thi

Cleaning the Printer434C Move the charger cleaner (lightblue part) left and right 2 or 3times, and return it to the leftside. Set the arrow of the cha

Troubleshooting444D Insert the cleaning brush into theback of the guide (light blue) un-til it stops, and then move it leftand right 4 or 5 times.E Re

Replacing Consumables454Replacing ConsumablesReplacing the Toner CartridgeYou should replace toner cartridgeswhenever the message “TONERLOW XXX” appea

Troubleshooting464D Remove the protective sheet fromthe new toner cartridge.E Hold the new toner cartridge andshake it with a horizontal motion,about

Replacing Consumables474Specifying the replacing toner cartridgeWhen several toner colors run out atthe same time, you can replace onlythe specific to

Troubleshooting484Replacing the Photoconductor UnitThe message shown below indicatesthat the photoconductor unit is ap-proaching the end of its life.

Replacing Consumables494D Open the front cover by pushingthe front cover release button.E Loosen the screws that hold thephotoconductor unit in the pr

Troubleshooting504Note❒Do not close the front cover re-moving the photoconductorunit. Otherwise, you cannot re-place the photoconductor unitbecause th

Replacing Consumables514R CAUTION:Important❒There are three ozone filters in thisprinter. Two of them are set insidein the front, one of them is set i

IntroductionThis manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To getmaximum versatility from this machine a

Troubleshooting524B Remove the ozone filter frominside the ventilator hole cov-er.C Install a new ozone filter onthe ventilator hole cover.D Replace

Replacing Consumables534Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle and ChargerYou should replace waste toner bottleand charger whenever the followingmessages ap

Troubleshooting544B Insert a new waste toner bottleat the rear of the photoconduc-tor unit.Insert a new waste toner bottlecompletely. Otherwise, print

555. AppendixMoving and Transporting the PrinterR CAUTION:Important❒Be sure to disconnect all cables from the printer before transporting it.❒The prin

Appendix565SpecificationsMainframe❖Configuration:Desktop❖Print Process:Laser beam and dry toner electrical photographic system❖Printing Speed:Monochro

Specifications575❖Noise Emission (Sound Power Level):Note❒The above measurements are made in accordance with ISO7779.❖Dimensions:Measurement condition

Appendix585❖Optional Equipment:• Paper Feed Unit Type305• Memory Unit Type505 (32MB/64MB) (DIMM)• Printer Hard Disk Type505

Specifications595OptionsPaper Feed Unit Type305❖Paper Size:⇒ P.15 “Paper Types and Sizes”❖Paper Weight:⇒ P.15 “Paper Types and Sizes”Memory Unit Type5

Appendix605ConsumablesR CAUTION:❖Toner Cartridge*1A4 5% test chartNote❒The actual number of printed pages you get from a particular toner car-tridge d

Consumables615❖Other ConsumablesNote❒Actual life of consumables depends on the type and size of paper you areusing, the contents of your print images,

Note to users in the United States of AmericaNotice:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

62 UE USA G024INDEXAAdhesive labels, 21BBack Plate, 3Bypass Tray, 2, 27C{Cancel} key, 5Charger, 4, 42, 53DData In indicator, 5Dust-proofin

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