Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy
for future reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and m aintenance of this m achine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
- Notes:
Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine.
Certain options may not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Operator Safety:
This machine is considered a class 1 laser device, safe for office/EDP use. The machine contains two
5-milliwat, 760 – 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diodes. D irect (or indirect reflected) eye
contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
The following label is attached on the back side of the machine.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 825
LASER KLASSE 1 nach IEC 825
Laser Safety:
The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes:
The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your machine before reading this manual. (For details, see ⇒ P.1
“Machine Types”
.)
• Type 1: Aficio 340
• Type 2: Aficio 350
• Type 3: Aficio 450
Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other
than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
Power Source
220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source,
see ⇒ P.167
“Power Connection”
.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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When using your machine, the following safety precautions should be always be
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Examples Of Indications
Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
Symbols R mean a situation that requires you take care.
Symbols v mean “Hot surface”.
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by this symbol m.
This example means “Do not take apart”.
●
Symbols
This example means “You must remove the wall plug”.
mean you MUST perform this operation.
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WARNING:
Only connect the machine to the power source described on
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the inside front cover of this manual.
Avoid multi-wiring.
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Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the pow-
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er cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend
it more than necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your hands wet.
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Otherwise, an electric shock might occur.
Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely ac-
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cessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
Do not remove any covers or screws other than those spec-
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ified in this manual. Some parts of the machine are at a high
voltage and could give you an electric shock. Also, if the machine has laser systems, direct (or indirect) reflected eye
contact with the laser beam may cause serious eye damage.
When the machine needs to be checked, adjusted, or repaired, contact your service representative.
Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this ma-
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chine. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or loss
of sight. If the machine has laser systems, there is a risk of
serious eye damage.
If the machine looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is
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coming out, there is a strange smell or anything looks unusual, immediately turn off the operation and main power
switches then unplug the power cord from the wall. Do not
continue using the machine in this condition. Contact your
service representative.
If metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the machine, turn
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off the operation and main power switches, and unplug the
main power cord. Contact your service representative. Do
not keep using the machine with a fault or defect.
Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water
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(e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the machine. If the contents fall inside the machine, a fire or electric shock could
occur.
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Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust
might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of the
used toner containers according to local regulations for
plastics.
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CAUTION:
Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an elec-
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tric shock might occur.
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Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause injury.
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After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fixture. Otherwise, the machine might move or come down to cause a personal
injury.
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When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
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When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the
power cord.
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When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid
damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
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If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a
continuous air turnover.
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Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil, carboncontaining paper or other conductive paper. Otherwise, a fire
might occur.
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When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it could be very hot.
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This machine has been tested for safety using this supplier's
parts and consumables. We recommend you only use these
specified supplies.
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Do not eat or swallow toner.
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Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of reach of
children.
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This equipment is only to be installed by a qualified service personnel.
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Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be disposed
of via domestic refuse collection.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
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Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in
death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in minor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this
symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety
Information section.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
[ ]
Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
{ }
Keys built into the machine's operation panel.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
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Cover / Paper Designate
⇒ Page 91.
Paper Designate
Both Covers
Front Cover
Amm
Bmm
amm
bmm
Directional Size
Magnification(mm)
⇒ Page 69.
a%
b%
Directional
Magnification(%)
⇒ Page 71.
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22
1
2
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11
*1
OHP Slip Sheet
⇒ Page 96.
Positive / Negative
⇒ Page 98.
Series Copies
⇒ Page 82.
Enhanced Image Copy ⇒ Page 38.
Clear Image Copy
Map
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Image Repeat ⇒ Page 99.
Image Repeat
Double Copies
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Archive File ⇒ Page 102.
Store
Recall
MAP
Memory
(COPY MODE)
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Sort ⇒ Page 45. Staple ⇒ Page 49.
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2
3
3
2
1
3
2
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*3 *4*3
Auto Reduce / Enlarge
⇒ Page 42.
A4
A3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Enhanced
Image
Menu
Menu
Meny
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1
4
3
Margin Adjustment
⇒ Page 73.
A
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Duplex ⇒ Page 85.
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Combine ⇒ Page 78.
1 2
3 4
Erase Centre / Border
⇒ Page 75.
Erase Centre
A
Zoom ⇒ Page 67.
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Speed Dial
*1 Type 1 requires the optional bypass tray.
On Hook Dial
*2 The optional copier hard disk is required
Pause /
*3 Type 1 reguires the optional 8MB copier
Redial
Tone
memory unit.
*4 The optional finisher is required.
*5 Type 1 requires the optional duplex unit,
There are three models of this machine. The main differences between them are
memory capacity and copy speed. To make sure which model you have, see the
inside front cover.
Type 1Type 2Type 3
Copy speed35 copies/minute
(A4K, 8
11"K)
Memory capacity4 MB
(8 MB optional
memory available)
Fax unitOptionOptionOption
1
/2" ×
35 copies/minute
(A4K, 81/2" ×
11"K)
12 MB12 MB
45 copies/minute
(A4K, 81/2" ×
11"K)
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
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2
3
4
1. Platen cover (option) or Docu-
ment Feeder (ADF) (option)
Lower the platen cover over originals
placed on the exposure glass for copying.
If you have the document feeder, insert a
stack of originals here. They will be fed
automatically.
(The illustration shows the document
feeder.)
2. Exposure glass
Position originals here face down for
copying. See ⇒ P.20 “Originals”.
3. Internal tray
Copied paper is delivered here face
down.
4. Main power switch
Do not touch this switch. This switch is
used only by a service representative
when the optional fax unit is installed.
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Note
❒ If the machine does not operate after
turning on the operation switch, check
if the main power switch is turned on.
If it is off, turn it on.
5. ADF external tray
Originals are delivered here.
6. Main Power indicator
This indicator lights up when the main
power switch is turned on, and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
7. On indicator
This indicator lights up when the operation switch is turned on, and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
8. Operation switch
Press this switch to turn the power on
(the On indicator lights up). To turn the
power off, press this switch again (the
indicator goes off).
On
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9. Operation panel
See ⇒ P.12 “Operation Panel”.
10. Duplex unit (Unit for two-sided
copies)(option for Type 1)
Makes two-sided copies.
11. Front cover
Open to access the inside of the machine.
12. Paper tray
Set paper here. See ⇒ P.119 “
Paper”.
B
Loading
13. Paper tray unit (option)
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1
2
3
ND6A0101
1. Bypass tray (option for Type 1)
Use to copy onto OHP transparencies,
adhesive labels, translucent paper, post
cards, and non-standard size paper. See
⇒ P.55 “Copying From The Bypass Tray”.
2. Right side cover
Open this cover before making 2-sided
copies on B4, 8 1/2" × 14" or larger copy
paper.
3. Lower right cover
Open this cover to remove jammed paper
which fed from the optional paper tray
unit.
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1. Ventilation hole
Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct
the ventilation hole by placing or leaning
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an object near it. If the machine overheats, a fault might occur.
Guide
The guides of the internal tray minimize curled copies when they are delivered.
Raise these guides when you make copies on A3, 11" × 17" or thin paper.
❖❖❖❖
To copy onto A3, 11"
××××
17" paper
Raise the end fence.
❖❖❖❖
If either side of the OHP transparencies or thin paper is curled
Raise the left end of the guide until it clicks.
ND3P0100
ND3P0200
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If the end of the sheet is curled
❖❖❖❖
A Remove the guide.
B Reinstall the guide in the opposite direction.
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ND3P0400
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OPTIONS
Type 1
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1. 1000-sheet finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies.
2. External tray
If you selected this as the output tray,
copied paper is delivered here face
down. See “15. Output Tray” in the System Settings.
3. Platen cover
Lower this cover over originals for copying.
4. Document feeder (ADF)
Insert a stack of originals here.
They will be fed automatically.
5. Internal tray 2
If you selected this as the output tray,
copied paper is delivered here face
down. See “15. Output Tray” in the System Settings.
(1 bin tray)
6. Bridge unit
Relays copies to the external tray or finisher.
7. Paper tray unit
Consists of two paper trays.
8. Large Capacity Tray (LCT)
Holds 1,500 sheets of paper.
9. Bypass tray
Use to copy onto OHP transparencies,
adhesive labels, translucent paper, post
cards, and non-standard size paper. See
⇒ P.55 “Copying From The Bypass Tray”.
10. Duplex unit
Use to make two-sided copies.
Other options:
• Interchange unit
• 8 MB copier memory unit (Electric
sort kit)
• Copier hard disk (Image enhance kit)
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Type 2 and Type 3
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1. 1000-sheet finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies.
2. External tray
If you selected this as the output tray,
copied paper is delivered here face
down. See “15. Output Tray” in the System Settings.
3. Platen cover
Lower this cover over originals for copying.
4. Document feeder (ADF)
Insert a stack of originals here.
They will be fed automatically.
5. Internal tray 2 (1 bin tray)
If you selected this as the output tray,
copied paper is delivered here face
down. See “15. Output Tray” in the System Settings.
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6. 3000-sheet finisher (only for Type
3)
Sorts, stacks, staples copies, and makes
punch holes. (The Punch function is optional.)
• 1: Proof tray
• 2: Shift tray
7. Bridge unit
Relays copies to the external tray or finisher.
8. Paper tray unit
Consists of two paper trays.
9. Large Capacity Tray (LCT)
Holds 1,500 sheets of paper.
Other options:
• Copier hard disk (Image enhance kit)
• Punch kit (only for Type 3 with 3000sheet finisher)
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FUNCTION LIST BASED ON OPTIONS
The function that are available to you depend on your machine configuration
and which options you have. See the table below.