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.
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111
551/700 Operating Instructions
Overseas Affiliates
U.S.A.
RICOH CORPORATION
5 Dedrick Place
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Phone: +1-973-882-2000
The Netherlands
RICOH EUROPE B.V.
Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen
Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111
United Kingdom
RICOH UK LTD.
Ricoh House,
1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham,
Middlesex, TW13 7HG
Phone: +44-(0)181-261-4000
Germany
RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Mergenthalerallee 38-40,
65760 Eschborn
Phone: +49-(0)6196-9060
France
RICOH FRANCE S.A.
383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle
BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: +33-(0)1-40-94-38-38
Spain
RICOH ESPAÑA S.A.
Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14,
08005 Barcelona
Phone: +34-(0)93-295-7600
Italy
RICOH ITALIA SpA
Via della Metallurgia 12,
37139 Verona
Phone: +39-045-8181500
Hong Kong
RICOH HONG KONG LTD.
23/F., China Overseas Building,
139, Hennessy Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone: +852-2862-2888
Singapore
RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD.
260 Orchard Road,
#15-01/02 The Heeren,
Singapore 238855
Phone: +65-830-5888
Printed in Japan
AEAEA293-7208
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatil ity from this ma chine all opera tors sho uld careful ly read an d follow the ins tructi ons 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
GaAIAs laser diodes, 5-milliwatt, 760-800 nanometer wavelength for each emitter. Direct (or indirect
reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and
interlock mechanis ms h av e been designed to prevent any possib le la ser beam exposure t o the operator.
The following label is attached on the right side of the machine.
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 fi eld. Customer eng ineers are therefor e directed to return a ll chassis and l aser 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
•Type1: Aficio 551
•Type2: Aficio 700
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 resp onsib le for any damag e or exp ense that m ight res ult fr om the u se of part s other
than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
Power Source
220 - 240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 8A or more
Please be sure to c onnect the power c ord to a po wer sour ce as abo ve. For d etails a bout power source,
see ⇒ P.335
“Power Connection”
.
“Machine Ty pes”
.)
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
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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, not the cable) if the
•
power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a poten tially hazar dous situation which, if inst ructions are n ot
followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not
•
remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual.
Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
•
not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists:
You spill something into the equipment.
•
You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
•
Your equipment's cover has been damaged.
•
Do not incinera te spil led t one r or us ed ton er. To ner dust mig ht ig ni te
•
when exposed to an open flame.
Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate col-
•
lection sites.
Dispose of the used toner bottle in accordance with the local re gu la-
•
tion.
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CAUTION:
•
Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment.
While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will
not be damaged under the equipment.
•
When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•
Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the equi pment.
•
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner bottle out of the reach of children.
•
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended
supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place
at an authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.
•
The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a
label i ndic ati ng the “ hot sur fac e”. Ot herw ise it coul d ca use a per son al burn .
•
Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and functionality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies available at an authorized dealer.
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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 included 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 included in the Safety
Information section.
• WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfeed, 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.
This machine comes in two models which vary in copy speed. To make sure
which model you have, see the inside front cover.
Type 1Type 2
Copy speed55 copies/minute (A4K,
1
8
/2" × 11"K)
70 copies/minute (A4K,
81/2" × 11"K)
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What You Can Do with This Machine (Copy Mode)
2
3
Guide To Components
1. Document Feeder (ADF)
The document feeder automatically feeds
a stack of originals one by one.
2. Exposure glass
Place originals here face down for copying.
3. Output tray
Copied paper is delivered here.
4. Output tray guide
This guide prevents copied OHP transparencies and translucent paper from being curled when delivered.
5. Main power switch
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.
6. ADF external tray
When copying one-sided originals, the
originals are delivered here.
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7. On indicator
This indicator goes on 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 goes on). To turn the
power off, press this switch again (the
indicator goes off).
On
9. Control panel
See ⇒ P.8
“Control Panel”
.
10. Front cover
Open to access the inside of the machine.
11. Paper tray
Set paper here.
Tray 1 is a tandem tray where the paper
on the left side automatically moves to
the right side when the paper on the right
side has run out.
1. ADF tray
When copying two-sided originals, the
originals are delivered here.
Note
Even when copying one-sided origi-
❒
nals, you can select the ADF tray.
2. ADF external tray
When copying one-sided originals, the
originals are delivered here.
3. Connect Copy port
Attach the optional Connect Copy cable
here.
Important
❒
Do not connect any other equipment to the Connect Copy port.
❒
Be sure to turn off the main power
switch on both the master unit and
sub-unit before you disconnect the
Connect Copy cable. Unplugging
the cable while power is on could
damage the machines.
4. Bypass tray
Use to copy onto OHP transparencies,
adhesive labels, translucent paper, postcards, and non-standard size paper.
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1. Ventilation hole
Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct
the ventilation hole by placing or leaning
an object near it. If the machine overheats, a fault might occur.
Output Tray Guide
When copying onto OHP transparencies and translucent paper, raise the guide.
This prevents copies from being curled when delivered.
❖
To copy onto normal paper and thick paper
Pinch the right end of the guide, and then lower it until it clicks into place.
TSPH020E
❖
To copy onto OHP transparencies and translucent paper
Raise the right end of the guide until it clicks.
TSPH030E
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Options
A
B
A
B
A
B
C
1. 50-Sheet Finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies. You can
also punch copies. (The Punch function is
optional.)
• A: Finisher proof tray
• B: Finisher shift tray
2. 100-Sheet Finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies. You can
also punch copies. (The Punch function is
optional.)
• A: Finisher proof tray
• B: Finisher shift tray
3. Output tray (Can be installed
when the finisher is not installed.)
Copied paper is delivered here.
4. Large Capacity Tray (LCT)
Holds 3,500 sheets of paper.
5. Booklet Finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies. The Saddle Stitch function is also available.
• A: Finisher proof tray
• B: Finisher shift tray
• C: Booklet tray
Other options:
•Punch kit
• Copy Connector kit
• Tab sheet tray
1
•8
/2" × 14" paper size tray (inch version only)
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Control Panel
Screen
User Tools/
Contrast
Counter
Copy
New Job
Document Server
New Job
Job List
Program
Clear Modes/
Energy Saver
Enter
Clear/Stop
Start
Interrupt
Sample Copy
On
Main Power
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1. Screen Contrast knob
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel.
2. Indicators
These indicators show errors or the status
of the machine. See ⇒ P.247
If Something Goes Wrong”
3.
{
User Tools/Counter
.
key
}
“What to Do
• User Tools
Press to change the default settings
and conditions to meet your requirements.
• Counter
Press to check or print the total
number of copies made.
See ⇒ P.305
Server Features)”
“User Tools (Copy/Document
.
4. Display panel
Shows operation status, error messages,
and function menus. See ⇒ P.10
.
Panel”
5.
{
Program
key
}
Press to select the program mode. See
P.78
“Programs”
6.
{
Clear Modes/Energy Saver
.
• Clear Modes
Press to clear any previously entered
copy job settings.
“Display
key
}
⇒
• Energy Saver
Press to switch to and from Energy
Saver mode. See ⇒ P.88
.
Mode”
7.
{
Interrupt
key
}
“Energy Saver
Press to make interrupt copies during a
copy run. See ⇒ P.88
8.
{
Sample Copy
key
}
“Interrupt Copy”
.
Use this key to make a single sample
copy before starting a long copy run. By
checking the sample copy and making
any necessary changes to the image quality settings before you make multiple
copies, you can save time and paper. See
⇒
P.91
“Sample Copy”
.
9. On indicator
This indicator goes on when the operation switch is turned on, and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
10. Main power indicator
This indicator goes on when the main
power switch is turned on, and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
11. Operation switch
Press this switch to turn the power on
(the On indicator goes on). To turn the
power off, press this switch again (the
indicator goes off).
On
8
Start
key
}
“Auto Start”
.
12.
{
Press to start copying. Use to set Auto
Start. See ⇒ P.90
13.
{
Clear/Stop
•Clear
Press to delete a number entered.
•Stop
Press to stop a copy job in progress.
key
}
14. Number keys
Use to enter the desired number of copies
and data for selected modes.
{#}
key
15.
Press to enter a value.
16. Function keys
Press the appropriate key to choose any
of the following functions:
•Copy
• Document Server
•Job List
17. Function indicators
These indicators go on when the function
is selected.
18. Function Status indicator
These show the status of the above functions:
• Green: the function is active.
• Red: the function has been interrupted.
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Display Panel
The display panel shows the status of the machine, error messages and function
menus.
Important
❒
Do not apply a strong shock or force of about 30 N (about 3 kgf) or more to
the display panel. Otherwise, the display might be damaged.
Note
❒
The function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify
an item by lightly pressing it.
❒
When you select or specify an item on the display panel, it is highlighted like
.
❒
Keys appearing as cannot be used.
Displays and Key Operations
Note
❒
The following illustrations are examples for the machine with the optional 50sheet finisher and large capacity tray (LCT) installed.
OK
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Initial copy display
1
1. Original mode, Image Density
and Special Original mode.
2. Operational status or messages.
3. The currently selected function
(Copy, Document Server).
4. You can register up to three fre-
quently used reduce/enlarge ratios
other than the fixed reduce/enlarge
ratios. See “Shortcut R/E” in ⇒ P.315
“Reproduction Ratio
10
1
/2”
24
3
9
5
5. Job ID of the scanned document.
6. The number of originals scanned
into memory, number of copies set,
and number of copies made.
7. Sort, Stack, Staple or Punch mode.
8. Displays the contents of the
Shortcut keys. You can register frequently used functions in these
keys. See “Shortcut Keys” in
.
P.314
“General Features
6
7
8
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⇒
3
/3”
.
9. Shows the available functions.
Press a function name to display its
menu. For example, press the
key to bring up the Re-
duce/Enlarge
]
duce/Enlarge menu.
❖
Function menu
[
Re-
1
3
1. Items you can select.
2. The
[
Check Modes
when you have selected function(s).
Press this key to view the functions
currently selected.
key appears
]
3. The key highlighted with the
lower line underlined indicates the
tray feeding the paper.
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Document Server initial display
1. Operational status and messages.
2. Display titles.
3. The number of originals scanned
into memory, number of copies set,
and number of copies made.
4. Operational keys.
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Function List Based on Options
The functions that are available to you depend on your machine configuration
and which options you have. See the table below.
❍
…Available
…Not available
×
Batch (SADF)
Mixed Sizes
Thin
Adjusting Image
Density
Selecting Original Type
Selecting Copy Paper
Auto Reduce/Enlarge
Sort
Rotate Sort