Ricoh C222DN - Aficio SP Color Laser Printer Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsHardware GuideRead this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correc

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Removing Misfed Paper908When Paper Jams inside the Fusing UnitIf the Alert indicator lights up, paper may be misfed:A paper misfeed occurs during pape

When Paper is Jammed918B Lower the blue fusing unit lever, and then pull out the jammed paper care-fully.Pull the paper downward to remove it. Do not

Removing Misfed Paper928C Carefully lift the blue fusing unit levers.D Close the front cover with both hands carefully.Note❒ When closing the front co

When Paper is Jammed938B Carefully pull the jammed paper upward and out.If paper has jammed inside the transfer unit, holding both sides of the paper,

Removing Misfed Paper948When Paper Jams inside the Transfer UnitIf a paper misfeed occurs inside the transfer unit, open the front cover and remove it

959. AppendixIf the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long TimeIf the printer is going to be inactive for a long time, follow the procedure shownh

Appendix969C Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with bothhands carefully.D Lower the blue fusing unit lever.E Using a coin, tu

If the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time979F Carefully lift the blue fusing unit levers.G Close the front cover with both hands carefull

Appendix989Using the Printer Again after it has been Inactive for a Long PeriodUse the following procedure to start using the printer again after it h

If the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time999D Using a coin, turn both gray knobs on the fusing unit 90 degrees clockwise(until the slots

11. Guide to the PrinterExterior: Front View1. Top CoverOpen this cover to replace the print car-tridge.2. Control PanelContains keys for printer cont

Appendix1009Moving and Transporting the PrinterR CAUTION:Repack the printer in its original packing materials for transporting.Important❒ Be sure to d

Moving and Transporting the Printer1019Moving the PrinterR CAUTION:Moving the printer in a short distanceA Be sure to check the following points:• The

Appendix1029ConsumablesR CAUTION:Print Cartridge*1A4/letter 5% test chart, printing continuously in monochrome/color only. The num-bers for printable

Consumables1039Waste Toner Bottle*1A4/letter 5% test chart, 3 pages / job, printing in 50% monochrome/color.Note❒ The actual number of printable pages

Appendix1049SpecificationsR WARNING:Main Unit❖ ConfigurationDesktop❖ Print ProcessLaser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing4 drums tandem

Specifications1059❖ Media TypeSee p.23 “Paper and Other Media”❖ Paper Output CapacityStandard 150 sheets (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)❖ Paper Input Capacity•SP C2

Appendix1069❖ Noise Emission *1Sound Power LevelSound Pressure Level *2*1 : The preceding measurements made in accordance with ISO7779 are actualvalue

Specifications1079OptionsPaper Feed Unit TK1010❖ Paper sizeA4K and Letter (81/2 × 11 inches) K❖ Dimensions (W × D × H)400 × 450 × 127 mm (15.8 × 17.8

108INDEXAAdditional troubleshooting, 88Appendix, 100Attaching Memory Unit Type F 256MB (DDR-SDRAM Module), 16Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1010,

109UUSB port, 21WWaste toner bottle, 56, 103

Guide to the Printer21Exterior: Rear View1. Front Cover Open Lever2. Cable cover3. Memory coverRemove this cover to install the additionalmemory unit

110 GB GB EN USA G165-8606A

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:a means POWER ON.b means POWER OFF.TrademarksMicrosoft

Operating Instructions Hardware GuideGB GBEN USA G165-8606A

Inside31Inside1. Print CartridgeLoads from the printer rear, in the orderof cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), andblack (K).If a toner end indicator o

Guide to the Printer41Control Panel1. Alert IndicatorLights up whenever a printer error oc-curs. Use Smart Organizing Monitor tocheck the error.2. Rea

52. Installing the Printer andOptionsInstalling the PrinterThis section describes how to install the printer and perform settings after instal-lation.

Installing the Printer and Options62❖ Space Required for InstallationThe recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows:❖ Optimum Environm

Installing the Printer72❖ Environments to AvoidImportant❒ Areas exposed to direct sunlight or strong light❒ Dusty areas❒ Areas with corrosive gases❒ A

Installing the Printer and Options82Important❒ Removed tape is dirty. Be careful not to let it touch your hands or clothes.❒ Leave the tape holding th

Installing the Printer92C Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with bothhands carefully.D Lower the blue fusing unit lever.E Hol

IntroductionThis manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For yoursafety and benefit, read this manua

Installing the Printer and Options102F Carefully lift the blue fusing unit levers.G Close the front cover with both hands carefully.H Pull up Top Cove

Installing the Printer112I Remove the protection tape.J Take each print cartridge out.Gripping its center, carefully pull the print cartridge upward a

Installing the Printer and Options122K Hold the print cartridge and shake it from side to side five or six times.L Check the toner color and location

Installing the Printer132Turning the Power OnFollow the procedure below to turn the power on.R WARNING:Important❒ Make sure the power cable is plugged

Installing the Printer and Options142Installing OptionsThis section describes how to install options.By installing options, you can improve the printe

Installing Options152B Turn off the printer's power switch, and then unplug the printer's powercord from the wall outlet.C Remove the adhesi

Installing the Printer and Options162Note❒ When moving the printer, remove the optional paper feed unit.❒ Before using the optional paper feed unit, y

Installing Options172C Loosen the screw securing the inner cover by using a coin.D Be sure to install the memory unit as shown.E To install the recomm

Installing the Printer and Options182F Keeping the module at an angle, press it down until it clicks into place.G Attach the inner cover, and then fas

193. Connecting the PrinterNetwork ConnectionFollow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through thenetwork. Prepare a hub, stra

iPositions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labelsThis machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positionsshown below. For safety, please follow the

Connecting the Printer203C Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's network, such as a hub.D Attach the cable cover.ReferenceFor detai

USB Connection213USB ConnectionImportant❒ USB2.0 interface cable is not supplied. Obtain it separately, according to thecomputer you are using.❒ USB c

Connecting the Printer223D Attach the cable cover.ReferenceFor details about settings for USB connection printing, see Software Guide.ASH091S

234. Paper and Other MediaPaper and Other Media Supported by This PrinterThis section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount

Paper and Other Media244•Select a size using Smart Organizing Monitor.•Set a size as a custom size using Smart Organizing Monitor.The following sizes

Paper Recommendations254Paper RecommendationsLoading PaperImportant❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit andcause

Paper and Other Media264Types of Paper and Other MediaThis section provides information about the type of paper supported by thisprinter and cautions

Paper Recommendations274Bond Paper105-160 • The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper.• If the

Paper and Other Media284• The loading orientation of envelopes de-pends on the type of envelope. To load enve-lopes that open along the short edge, op

Paper Recommendations294• Fan envelopes, and then align their edges be-fore loading.• When fanning envelopes, make sure they are not stuck together. I

iiManuals for This PrinterFor particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.❖ Safety InformationProvides information on safe usage of thi

Paper and Other Media304• Before loading envelopes, flatten them out so that their curl does not exceed that shown in the illustration below.If the cu

Paper Recommendations314Paper Not Supported by This PrinterAvoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer.• Paper meant for

Paper and Other Media324Print AreaThe following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print mar-gins correctly by the application.

Paper Recommendations334❖ EnvelopeA Print areaB Feed directionC Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches)D Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches)Note❒ The print area may var

Paper and Other Media344Loading PaperThis describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray.R CAUTION:Loading Paper in Tray 1The followi

Loading Paper354B Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock.C Pinch the clip on the side paper guide and slide it to match the stan

Paper and Other Media364D Pinch the front end paper guide and slide it inward to mach the standardsize.When loading custom size paper, position the pa

Loading Paper374Slide the guides inward, until they are flush against the paper's sides.Make sure the paper is not stacked higher than the projec

Paper and Other Media384G Carefully push Tray 1 straight into the printer.To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted.Note❒ The upper

Loading Paper394Loading legal size paperThis section explains how to load Legal size paper into the printer.The same procedure applies to A4 paper (29

iiiHow to Read This ManualSymbolsThis manual uses the following symbols:Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious

Paper and Other Media404C Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock.D Pinch the extender in the "PUSH" direction, and the

Loading Paper414E Pinch the clip on the side paper guide, and then slide it to match the stand-ard size.F Pinch the front end paper guide and slide it

Paper and Other Media424G Load the new paper stack print side up.Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit (upper line)marked inside

Loading Paper434If there is a gap between the paper and the front end paper guide, as in theexample below, the paper might not feed in correctly.I Car

Paper and Other Media444Loading envelopesImportant❒ Check there is no air in the envelopes before loading.❒ Load only one size and type of envelope at

Loading Paper454F Set the envelopes in Tray 1 with the printing side facing up.Make sure envelopes are not stacked higher than the upper limit (lower

Paper and Other Media464Loading Paper in the Optional Paper Feed UnitThe following example explains the loading procedure for the optional paperfeed u

Loading Paper474D Pinch the clip on the end paper guide and align the arrow with the papersize.E Load the new paper stack print side up.Make sure pape

Paper and Other Media484Loading Paper in the Bypass TrayImportant❒ Set the size and direction of the loaded paper using Smart Organizing Moni-tor or t

Loading Paper494C Support the paper with your hands, and insert it carefully until it stops.D Start Smart Organizing Monitor or the printer driver and

ivDescription for the Specified ModelIn this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specifiedmodels:This explains about the 220

Paper and Other Media504

515. Replacing ConsumablesReplacing the Print CartridgeR WARNING:R CAUTION:Important❒ Store print cartridges in a cool dark place.❒ Actual printable n

Replacing Consumables525❖ When to replace the print cartridgeIf the Alert indicator or any of the toner indicators on the control panel light up,or th

Replacing the Print Cartridge535A Pull up Top Cover Open Lever to open the top cover.From the rear, the print cartridges are installed in the order of

Replacing Consumables545D Hold the print cartridge and shake it from side to side five or six times.Even distribution of toner within the bottle impro

Replacing the Print Cartridge555G Close the top cover with both hands carefully.Wait while the toner loads.To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the p

Replacing Consumables565Replacing the Waste Toner BottleR WARNING:R CAUTION:❖ When to replace the waste toner bottleIf the Alert indicator lights up a

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle575A Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with bothhands carefully.B Slide both levers on the fr

Replacing Consumables585D Hold the center of the waste toner bottle, and then carefully pull it out hor-izontally.E Pull the waste toner bottle halfwa

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle595To prevent the waste toner bottle touching the intermediate transfer unit, donot lift the bottle while pulling it o

vInstalling the Operating InstructionsThe CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instruc-tions Manual in HTML version. Follow thi

Replacing Consumables605G Hold the center of the new waste toner bottle, and then carefully insert ithalfway into the printer body.Leave the cap open.

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle615I Place the transfer unit down on the front cover.J Slide the transfer unit along the guide rails into the printer.

Replacing Consumables625

636. Cleaning the PrinterCautions to Take When CleaningR WARNING:R CAUTION:Clean the printer periodically to maintain fine printing.Dry wipe the exter

Cleaning the Printer646Cleaning the Toner Density SensorClean the toner density sensor when the following message appears on theSmart Organizing Monit

Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor656D Reattach the cyan print cartridge removed in step 2. Push it all the way incarefully.E Close the top cover with

Cleaning the Printer666Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed RollerIf the friction pad or paper feed roller is dirty, a multi-feed or misfeed m

Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed Roller676E Wipe the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth. After that, wipeit with a dry cloth

Cleaning the Printer686Note❒ If misfeeds or multi-feeds of paper occur after cleaning the friction pad,contact your sales or service representative.❒

Cleaning the Registration Roller696Cleaning the Registration RollerThe surrounding registration roller might get dirty with paper dust when usingpaper

viTABLE OF CONTENTSPositions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ...iManuals for This Printer...

Cleaning the Printer706The registration roller is set in the position shown by the arrow.Clean the registration roller if printed paper becomes smeare

717. TroubleshootingError & Status Messages on Smart Organizing MonitorThis section explains what the message that appear on the Smart OrganizingM

Troubleshooting727Paper Size MismatchPaper of the selected paper size is not loaded in the indi-cated paper source tray.[Tray 2]The paper size setting

Error & Status Messages on Smart Organizing Monitor737Cover OpenClose the indicated cover.[Top or Front Cover]The top cover or front cover is open

Troubleshooting747No TonerThe following toner has run out. Open the indicated cover, and then replace the Toner Car-tridge.Top Cover : [Magenta]The pr

Error & Status Messages on Smart Organizing Monitor757Functional problem within the printer.Turn power switch off, then on.If the error appears ag

Troubleshooting767Functional problem within the printer.Turn power switch off, then on.If the error appears again, please call service.SC670It is impo

Panel Indicator777Panel IndicatorThe following table explains the meaning of the various Indicator patterns thatthe printer alerts to users about its

Troubleshooting787Printer Does Not PrintIf printing still does not start, contact your sales or service representative. Con-sult with the store where

Printer Does Not Print797When the Printer is Directly Connected to a Computer via USB CableWindowsWhen the printer is directly connected via a USB cab

vii6. Cleaning the PrinterCautions to Take When Cleaning ...63Cleaning the Toner D

Troubleshooting807Windows XP Home EditionA Access the [Control Panel] window from [Start] on the taskbar.B Click [Printers and Other Hardware].C Click

Printer Does Not Print817Using [About This Mac] A Click Apple Menu, and then select [About This Mac].B Click [More Info].C Under [Contents], for [Hard

Troubleshooting827Other Printing ProblemsStatus Possible Causes, Descriptions, and SolutionsToner smears appear on the print side of the page.The pape

Other Printing Problems837Multiple pages are fed at once. • There may be a gap between the front end paper guide and the paper, or between the paper g

Troubleshooting847Images are not printed in the right positionAdjust the printing position from Smart Organizing Moni-tor.See Software Guide.Images ar

Other Printing Problems857It takes too much time to resume printing.• The data is so large or complex that it takes time to proc-ess it. If the Ready

Troubleshooting867Solid areas, lines or text are shiny or glossy when created as a mixture of cyan, magenta, yel-low.Select [K (Black)] for [Gray Repr

Other Printing Problems877If the problem cannot be solved, contact your sales or service representative.The backs of printed sheets are blemished.• Wh

Troubleshooting887Additional TroubleshootingNote❒ If the printer is still not operating satisfactorily, contact your sales or servicerepresentative. C

898. Removing Misfed PaperWhen Paper is JammedIf a paper jam occurs, the Alert indicator on the control panel flashes and the fol-lowing message appea