Ricoh SP 1200S User's Guide

SP 1200SUser’s GuideRead this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correctuse, be sure to

Chapter 14Control panel overview (For EU) 1 1 Print key Job CancelCancels a programmed print job and clears it from the machine’s memory.To cancel mul

Index94FAADF (automatic document feeder)using ...15CCancellingprint jobs ...

Index95FNN in 1 (page layout) ...26OOut of Memory message ... 27, 57PPacking and shipping the machine

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This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. M086-6100 GB

General information51Control panel overview (For Asia/Oceania) 1 1 Print keyJob CancelCancels a programmed print job and clears it from the machine’s

62Loading paper and print media2The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray or manual feed slot.When you put paper into the paper tray, no

Loading paper and documents72c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). The side to be printed on must

Chapter 28c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. d Using both hands, put one

Loading paper and documents92c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. d Using

Chapter 210Unprintable area 2Unprintable area for copies 2The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom and

Loading paper and documents112Acceptable paper and other print media 2Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.You can use

Chapter 212Paper capacity of the paper trays 21Folio size is 215.9mm x 330.2 mmRecommended paper specifications 2The following paper specifications a

Loading paper and documents132 If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degrad

Chapter 214Types of envelopes to avoid 2CAUTION DO NOT use envelopes:• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape• that are extremely shin

Loading paper and documents152Labels 2The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels should have an adhe

Chapter 216a Fold out the ADF document output support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2). NoteFor legal paper, close the ADF document output suppor

1733Paper settings 3Paper type 3Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality.a Press Menu.b Pres

Chapter 318Ecology features 3Toner Save 3You can save toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter. The default sett

General setup193LCD contrast 3You can change the contrast to make the LCD look lighter or darker.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 1.General Setu

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Section IICopy IIMaking copies 22

224How to copy 4Entering copy mode 4 1 Stack/Sort2 Copy ratio and copy layout3 Contrast4Quality5 Number of copiesMaking a single copy 4a Load your doc

Making copies234NoteWhen 2 in 1 ID Copy is chosen, the machine sets the quality to Photo and the contrast to +1 (-nnnon+). Copy options (temporary set

iTable of ContentsSection I General1 General information 2Using the documentation...

Chapter 424When set to Auto, the machine calculates the reduction ratio that best fits the paper size the paper tray set to. (See Paper size on page 1

Making copies254Using the Options key 4Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.Improving copy q

Chapter 426To change the default setting, follow the steps below:a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 2.Copy.Press OK.c Press a or b to choose 1.Qua

Making copies274i After all the pages have been scanned, press b in h to finish.If you are copying from the ADF: 4Insert your document face up in the

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Section IIISoftware IIISoftware features 30

305The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes Quick Setup Guide, User’s Guide and Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a compu

Section IVAppendixes IVSafety and legal 32Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 47Menu and features 80Specifications 85Glossary 93

32AChoosing a location APlace your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration. Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical s

Safety and legal33AImportant information ASafety precautions APlease read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for late

iiSection II Copy4 Making copies 22How to copy ...

34WARNING Before cleaning the inside of the machine, unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing th

Safety and legal35A NoteThe fuser unit is marked with a Caution label. DO NOT remove or damage the label. CAUTION Be sure to disconnect the plug from

36Symbols for the main power switch AIn accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:NoteWhen you move

Safety and legal37ADisconnect device AThis product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you

38EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 AUsers in the EU, Switzerland and Norway AOur Products contain high quality components and are designed to facil

Safety and legal39AInternational ENERGY STAR® Qualification Statement AThe purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the develop

40Important safety instructions for EU A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later reference.3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked

Safety and legal41A If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covere

42Important Information for Australia AIMPORTANT-For Your Safety ATo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a st

Safety and legal43A13 DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points a

iiiB Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 47Troubleshooting...

44Important Information for Some Countries AImportant Safety Instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later reference.3 Follow a

Safety and legal45A If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are f

46Trademarks AWindows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.Micro

47BBTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.Most problems can be

48The machine prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing. Check the settings in your application to make sure that

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance49BPrint quality difficulties Difficulties SuggestionsPrinted pages are curled.  Low quality thin or thick pap

50Improving the print quality BExamples of poor print qualityRecommendation White lines across the page Make sure that you use paper that meets our s

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance51B Page skewed Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper tray and that t

52 Curled or wavy Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl. If you do not use the machine ofte

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance53B Faint Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on, may caus

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54 Black toner marks across the page Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance55B Curled Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our recommended paper. (See

56Error and maintenance messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this hap

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance57BInit Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem.Disconnect the machine from the power for several minute

58Document jams BIf the document is jammed, follow the steps below.NoteAfter removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps are left in the ma

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance59BPaper jams BTo clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section.Note• Please confirm that you have

60b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper will be pulled out with the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. C

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance61BPaper is jammed at the back of the machine Ba Open the front cover. b Slowly take out the drum unit and tone

62Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Ba Open the front cover. b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assem

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance63Be Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correc

Section IGeneral IGeneral information 2Loading paper and documents 6General setup 17

64c Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust. d Remove any paper that is in the paper tray.e Wipe the inside and the outside o

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance65Bd Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn o

66 CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. We recommend that

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance67BCleaning the corona wire BIf you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows:a Turn off th

68g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch.CAUTION To

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance69B To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the ill

70 DO NOT use excessive force when cleaning the drum unit. h Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance71BReplacing the consumable items BYou will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates tha

72WARNINGHOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance73BCAUTION Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it of

21Using the documentation1Thank you for buying this machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine.Symbols and convent

74f Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the lock lever will lift auto

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance75BReplacing the drum unit BThe machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Drum

76b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. CAUTION We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clea

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance77Be Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the ca

78Changing LCD language BYou can change the LCD language.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup.Press OK.c Press a or b to choose 0.Lo

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance79BPacking and shipping the machine BCAUTION Make sure that the machine has fully cooled down by leaving it dis

80COn-screen programmingCYour machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys.We have created

Menu and features81CHow to access the menu mode Ca Press Menu.b Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want.c Press

82Menu table CThe factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Main Menu Subm

Menu and features83C1.General Setup(continued)5.LCD Contrast — b -nnnno+ ab -nnnon+ ab -nnonn+ a*b -nonnn+ ab -onnnn+ aAdjusts the contrast of the LC

General information31c The CD-ROM main menu will appear. If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to find and run the Start.exe program f

84Main Menu Submenu Menu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page3.Machine Info.5.Machine Info.1.Serial No. — — You can check the serial number of your mac

85DDGeneral DSpecifications DPrinter Type LaserPrint Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanningMemory Capacity 16 MBLCD (liquid cr

86Temperature Operating: 10 to 32.5CStorage: 5 to 35CHumidity Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation)Storage: 10 to 90% (without condensation)AD

Specifications87DPrint media D1For transparencies and labels, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they ex

88Copy D1The first copy out time may vary depending on scanner lamp warm up time.Colour/Monochrome MonochromeDocument Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 m

Specifications89DScan D1Maximum 1200  1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows® XP/7/Windows Vista® (resolution up to 19200  19200 dpi can b

90Print D1The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print.Interfaces D1Your machine has a Full-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The mac

Specifications91DComputer requirements D1Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater2For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Scanner Utility enables to enhance

92Consumable items D1Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.2Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.Tone

93EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased.EGloss