Ricoh Aficio AP610i User Manual

G1168611A_1.10 EN USA G116-8610A Copyright © 2004, 2005 1Maintenance GuideRead This FirstTrademarks...

Paper and Other Media10Paper RecommendationsLoading Paper❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit andcause a paper m

Removing Misfed Paper100C Close the paper exit cover until it clicks.Removing misfed paper from the fusing unitA Open the rear cover by pushing the tw

Removing Misfed Paper101C Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration.D Pull the fusing unit out.E Hold the tab, and then rem

Removing Misfed Paper102F Insert the fusing unit until it stops.G Push the lock levers of the fusing unit down until it clicks.H Insert the rear cover

Removing Misfed Paper103I Close the rear cover.

Removing Misfed Paper104When “Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit” Appears❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scrapsof paper i

Removing Misfed Paper105C Close the rear cover of the duplex unit.D Lift the lever ( ), and then open the cover of the duplex unit ( ).E Remove the mi

Removing Misfed Paper106F Close the cover of the duplex unit.Removing misfed paper inside the duplex unitA Push down the lever on the right side of th

Removing Misfed Paper107❒ When A5L paper misfeeds, you might not be able to remove it by pullingthe duplex unit out. In this case, pull the paper tray

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 108AppendixMoving and Transporting the PrinterRepack the printer in its original packing materials for transport

Appendix109D Lift the printer and move it to the place where you want to install it.❒ When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. Oth

Paper and Other Media11Thick PaperOHP transparenciesEnabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used.Number of sheets that can be set• Tray 1: 50

Appendix110ConsumablesToner Cartridge*1A4, 3% test chart❒ The actual number of printed pages you get from a particular toner cartridgedepends on the t

Appendix111*1A4, 3% test chart❒ The actual number of printable pages varies depending on the image volumeand density, number of pages to be printed at

Appendix112SpecificationsMainframe❖ Configuration:Desktop❖ Print Process:Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printingDual component toner de

Appendix113PostScript, PDF136 fonts (Type 2:24, Type 14:112)❖ Paper size:See p.5 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. ❖ Paper Weight:See

Appendix114*1Measurement conditions: With paper tray, Bypass Tray and output tray extensionclosed.❖ Weight:Approximately 20 kg (44.1 lb.) (toner cartr

Appendix115• Bluetooth Interface Unit Type COptionsPaper Feed Unit Type 610❖ Dimensions (W×D×H):468 × 410 × 130 mm (18.4 × 14.8 × 5.1 inches)(without

Appendix116You can install PostScript fonts with this optional Hard Disk Drive. With a Mac-intosh, types of fonts supported are PostScript Type 1 and

Appendix117❖ Protocol:TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk❒ SmartDeviceMonitor and Web Image Monitor are supported.❖ Data Transfer Speed:Auto select fr

Paper and Other Media12EnvelopesPaper not supported by this printerAvoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer.• Paper m

Paper and Other Media13• Paper that has already been printed onto, except a preprinted letterheadMalfunctions are especially likely when using paper p

Paper and Other Media14❖ PaperA Print areaB Feed directionC Approx. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches)D Approx. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches)❒ The print area may vary depend

Paper and Other Media15❒ The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language andprinter driver settings.

Paper and Other Media16Loading PaperThis describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray.Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional pape

Paper and Other Media17C Load paper into the tray with the print side down.❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark insid

Paper and Other Media18Changing the paper size❒ Confirm that the setting of the paper size dial matches the paper size and feeddirection of the paper

Paper and Other Media19D Slide the catches inwards to unlock the tray.E Slide the tray until it stops.F Return the catches to their original positions

2Replacing the Fusing Unit ...53Cleaning the PrinterCautions to T

Paper and Other Media20G Adjust the rear and side guides to the paper size you want to load.❒ To avoid damage, pinch the paper guides when moving them

Paper and Other Media21❒ Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guidesmight move.J Attach the paper tray cover provi

Paper and Other Media22B Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {#Enter} key.The paper selection menu appears.C Press t

Paper and Other Media23❒ The printer cannot print from applications that do not support custom size pa-per.A Press the {Menu} key.The [Menu] screen ap

Paper and Other Media24The screen for entering the length appears.G Press the {U} or {T} key to set the vertical value, and then press the {#Enter} ke

Paper and Other Media25When the optional paper feed units are installed in the printer, [Tray 2] and[Tray 3] will appear depending on the number of th

Paper and Other Media26A Close by pressing the mark in the center of the bypass tray.Specifying standard size paper for the Bypass Tray❒ Shuffle the p

Paper and Other Media27❒ If you load A4K or larger, or 81/2 × 11 Kor larger, slide out the bypass trayextension ( ) and then flip it open ( ).B Adjust

Paper and Other Media28C To set the paper size and feed direction, Press the {Menu} key.The [Menu] screen appears on the display.D Press the {U} or {T

Paper and Other Media29For control panel settings when using thick paper, OHP transparencies, orpost cards, see p.30 “Specifying a paper type for the

Read This FirstG1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 3TrademarksMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in

Paper and Other Media30E Press the {U} or {T} key to set the horizontal value, and then press the{# Enter} key.By pressing the key, the value increase

Paper and Other Media31A Press the {Menu} key.The [Menu] screen appears on the display.B Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then p

Paper and Other Media32Loading EnvelopesAs there are many kinds of envelopes, be sure to check if those to be used aresupported by this printer.For mo

Paper and Other Media33❒ Confirm that the edges of envelopes fit under the side guides.C Set the envelope size and feed direction. Press the {Menu} ke

Paper and Other Media34Loading envelopes into the Envelope Feeder Unit❒ With the optional envelope feeder unit, you can load up to 60 envelopes at the

Paper and Other Media35D Push the bottom plate down until it locks into place.E Load envelopes into the envelope feeder unit, with the print side down

Paper and Other Media36F Pinch the side guides, and then slide them along the edge of the enve-lope stack.G Pinch the rear guide, and then slide it al

Paper and Other Media37I Press the {Menu} key.The [Menu] screen appears on the display.J Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then p

Paper and Other Media38The initial screen appears.Switching between Paper TraysWhen paper of the same size is loaded in both the standard tray and the

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 39Replacing Consumables and Maintenance KitReplacing the Toner CartridgeReplace the toner cartridge if the follo

Read This First4How to Read This ManualThe following set of symbols is used in this manual.This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation tha

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit40❒ When handling toner cartridges, never stand them up on either end or positionthem upside down.❒ Store ton

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit41C Wipe around the metallic registration roller by turning with a soft dampcloth.❒ Do not use chemical clean

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit42F Hold the grips of the cartridge, and then insert it into the printer until itstops.G Push down the toner

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit43❒ Please cooperate with the toner cartridge recycling program, whereby arecollected used toner cartridges.

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit44Replacing the Maintenance KitThe maintenance kit contains parts for maintaining the printer.Replace the mai

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit45Replacing the Friction PadReplace all friction pad of the tray. There are two kinds of friction pads. One i

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit46D Use a sharp-pointed item like a ball-point pen, to release the two catchesthat lock the friction pad.❒ Th

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit47Attach the center projection of the new friction pad to the spring, and thenalign the projection of both si

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit48B Pull the toner cartridge out of the printer, while lifting the front side.❒ Be sure to place the used car

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit49F Insert the new transfer roller on the socket with the gear of the roller po-sitioned on the left.❒ Do not

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 5Paper and Other MediaPaper and Other Media Supported by This PrinterThis section describes the paper size, feed

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit50I Hold the grips of the toner cartridge, and then insert it into the printeruntil it stops.J Lower the tone

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit51❒ The following are examples of replacing the paper feed roller on the papertray.❒ You can replace the pape

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit52❒ If the printer is equipped with the optional paper feed unit, do not move theprinter and the unit togethe

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit53F Place paper in the paper trays and additional removed paper trays. Liftthe front of the tray, and then sl

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit54B Remove the rear cover in a horizontal direction.C Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit55E Pull out the pins on both sides of the new fusing unit.F Replace the new fusing unit into the printer.G P

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit56H Insert the rear cover to the inside grooves on both sides of the printer ina horizontal direction.I Close

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit57Replacing the fusing unit with the duplex unit attachedA Push down the lever on the right side of the duple

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit58D Pull out the pins on both sides of the new fusing unit.E Replace the new fusing unit into the printer.F P

Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit59G Align the power cable with the groove of the left slide of the duplex unit,and then insert the duplex uni

Paper and Other Media6• The size is supported and indicated on the tray dial. Be sure to set the pa-per size dial to match the actual paper size loade

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 60Cleaning the PrinterCautions to Take When CleaningClean the printer periodically to maintain fine printing.Dry

Cleaning the Printer61Cleaning the Friction PadIf the friction pad is dirty, a multi-feed or a misfeed might occur. In this case, cleanthe pad as foll

Cleaning the Printer62D Load paper into the paper tray with the print side up. Carefully slide thepaper tray into the printer until it stops.❒ Do not

Cleaning the Printer63Cleaning the Paper Feed RollerIf the paper feed roller is dirty, a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the rolleras follows

Cleaning the Printer64C Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it stops. Lift the frontside of the tray, and then pull it out of the

Cleaning the Printer65E Slide the green lock lever to the left ( ), so that the paper feed roller canbe released ( ).F Wipe the rubber part of the rol

Cleaning the Printer66H Move the printer to the place where it was placed. Carefully slide the pa-per tray into the printer until it stops.❒ Do not sl

Cleaning the Printer67Cleaning the Registration RollerIf the registration roller is dirty, a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the roll-er as f

Cleaning the Printer68❒ Do not put the toner cartridge on an unstable or tilted surface.D Wipe around the metallic registration roller by turning with

Cleaning the Printer69G Close the front cover by pressing the left and right side indentations.❒ Carefully close the front cover. If you cannot close

Paper and Other Media7The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the con-trol panel.The supported size may differ depending on

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 70Adjusting the PrinterAdjusting the Image DensityYou can adjust the image density when the print side of the pa

Adjusting the Printer71Return to the maintenance menu.F Press the {Online} key.The initial screen appears.

Adjusting the Printer72Adjusting Tray RegistrationYou can adjust the registration of each tray. The vertical adjustment is used forall trays. Normally

Adjusting the Printer73F Confirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust theregistration value.G Press the {U} or {T} key to disp

Adjusting the Printer74The display returns to the print area [Adjustment] menu.L Print the test sheet to confirm the adjustment result.M Press the {On

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 75TroubleshootingError & Status Messages on the Control PanelThis section explains what the messages that ap

Troubleshooting76Error: Enter 10or 26 charactersAn ID with an invalid number of digits was entered for the WEP key.Enter the correct number of digits

Troubleshooting77Hardware ProblemIEEE1394The printer identified an IEEE 1394 interface board error.Turn the power off, and then on.Remove and re-insta

Troubleshooting78Hardware ProblemParallel I/FThere is a problem with the par-allel interface.If you use the parallel I/F, replace the interface cable

Troubleshooting79Invalid PasswordTry againThe password entered using the control panel is not correct.Enter the correct password using the control pan

Paper and Other Media8• The size is supported and indicated on the tray dial. Be sure to set the pa-per size dial to match the actual paper size loade

Troubleshooting80Ready The default ready message. The printer is ready to use.No action required.Remove MisfeedDuplex Unit/ Open DuplexUnit CoverThere

Troubleshooting81Reset TonerCartridgeThe toner cartridge is not set correctly.Set the toner cartridge correctly.See p.39 “Replacing the Toner Car-trid

Troubleshooting82Warming up... The printer is warming up or toner is being supplied.Wait until the panel display change the [Ready].Messages/Second me

Troubleshooting83Printer Does Not PrintPossible Cause SolutionsIs the power on ? Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and

Troubleshooting84If printing still does not start, contact your sales or service representative. Con-sult with the store where the printer was purchas

Troubleshooting85Windows 95/98/MeA Click [Start], point to [Settings] and then click [Printers].B Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on th

Troubleshooting86E Click the [Port] tab.F Check the [Print to the following port(s).] box to confirm that the correct portis selected.Windows NT 4.0A

Troubleshooting87Other Printing ProblemsStatus Possible Causes, Descriptions, and SolutionsThe print side of the page is a hazy gray.Adjust the image

Troubleshooting88Nothing is printed on the paper.Check if the tape of the toner cartridge is completely removed. Be sure to remove the tape completely

Troubleshooting89Output are not delivered to the selected tray you require.Check the paper size settings. The size selected with the paper size dial m

Paper and Other Media9• Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3): approximately 7.17 - 11.69 inches in width,and 6.3 - 17.01 inches in length. • The size is not sup

Troubleshooting90If the problem cannot be solved, contact your sales or service representative.The paper size appears on the control panel and printin

Troubleshooting91Additional TroubleshootingProblems SolutionsStrange noise is heard. If a supply was recently replaced or an option attached in the ar

Troubleshooting92If the machine is still not operating satisfactorily, contact your sales or servicerepresentative. Consult with the store where the p

G1168611A_1.10 Copyright © 2004, 2005 93Removing Misfed PaperRemoving Misfed PaperAn error message appears if a paper misfeed occurs. The error messag

Removing Misfed Paper94When “Remove Misfeed Paper Tray” Appears❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scrapsof paper in

Removing Misfed Paper95C Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button, and thenclose it to reset the misfeed condition.❒ You can app

Removing Misfed Paper96When “Remove Misfeed Internal Path” Appears❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scrapsof paper

Removing Misfed Paper97C Pull out the misfed paper by holding both sides of paper. Be careful notto get toner dust on your hands or clothes.D Hold the

Removing Misfed Paper98F Close the front cover by pressing the left and right side indentations.❒ If paper is fed from the bypass tray, be sure to rem

Removing Misfed Paper99When “Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover” Appears❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scrapsof pap