Ricoh AP410 User Manual

Maintenance Guide

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Trademarks.............................................................................................................	3
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................	4
Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer.............................................	5
Paper Recommendations....................................................................................	10
Loading Paper..........................................................................................................	10
Storing Paper ...........................................................................................................	10
Types of Paper and Other Media .............................................................................	10
Paper not supported by this printer ..........................................................................	12
Print Area .................................................................................................................	13
Loading Paper ......................................................................................................	16
Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit .......................................	16
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ...........................................................................	26
Loading Envelopes...................................................................................................	33
Switching between Paper Trays...............................................................................	39
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...........................................................................	40
Replacing the Maintenance Kit...........................................................................	45
Before Replacing......................................................................................................	45
Replacing the Friction Pad .......................................................................................	46
Replacing the Transfer Roller ..................................................................................	48
Replacing the Paper Feed Roller .............................................................................	51

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Replacing the Fusing Unit ........................................................................................	54
Cleaning the Printer
Cautions to Take When Cleaning .......................................................................	61
Cleaning the Friction Pad....................................................................................	62
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller..........................................................................	64
Cleaning the Registration Roller ........................................................................	67
Adjusting the Printer
Adjusting the Image Density...............................................................................	70
Adjusting Tray Registration................................................................................	72
Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ................................................	75
Printer Does Not Print .........................................................................................	85
Checking the port connection...................................................................................	86
Other Printing Problems .....................................................................................	89
Additional Troubleshooting ................................................................................	93
Removing Misfed Paper
Removing Misfed Paper ......................................................................................	95
When “Remove Misfeed Paper Tray” Appears .................................................	96
When “Remove Misfeed Internal Path” Appears ..............................................	98
When “Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover” Appears .....................................	101
When “Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit” Appears..............................................	110
Appendix
Moving and Transporting the Printer...............................................................	114
Moving the Printer ..................................................................................................	114
Consumables .....................................................................................................	116
Toner Cartridge ......................................................................................................	116
Maintenance Kit .....................................................................................................	116
Specifications.....................................................................................................	118
Mainframe ..............................................................................................................	118
Options...................................................................................................................	121

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Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks.

The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:

•Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system

•Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system

•Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

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Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional

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•The product names of Windows NT® 4.0 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0

Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.0

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How to Read This Manual

The following set of symbols is used in this manual.

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.

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If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.

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This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together, or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

This symbol indicates a reference.

Keys that appear on the machine's display.

Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.

Keys built into the machine's control panel.

Keys on the computer's keyboard.

Paper and Other Media

Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer

This section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer.

The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direction.

In this manual	On the display	Paper feed direction

K↑(Feed direction)	A4 (297 x 210)	Short-edge feed direction
K↑(Feed direction)	8 1/2 x 11	Short-edge feed direction
	8 1/2 x 11

L↑(Feed direction)	A5 (210 x 148)	Long-edge feed direction
L↑(Feed direction)	8 1/2 x 5 1/2	Long-edge feed direction
	8 1/2 x 5 1/2

Be careful of the paper feed direction. The direction is determined for each paper size.

Input Paper Sizes (Metric version)

	Feed direction	Size (mm)	Bypass Tray	Paper Tray (Tray1)	Paper Feed Unit (Tray2/3)	Envelope Feeder Unit

A4	K	210 × 297				×

B5 JIS	K	182 × 257				×

A5	K	148 × 210				×

	L	210 × 148			×	×

A6	K	105 × 148		×	×	×

Legal (LG, 81/2 × 14)	K	216 × 356				×

Letter (LT, 81/2 × 11)	K	216 × 279				×

51/2 × 81/2	K	140 × 216				×

	L	216 × 140			×	×

Executive (Exec., 71/4 ×	K	184 × 276		×		×
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	Feed direction	Size (mm)		Bypass Tray	Paper Tray (Tray1)	Paper Feed Unit (Tray2/3)		Envelope Feeder Unit

Folio (81/4 × 13)	K	210	× 330					×

Foolscap (F4, 81/2 × 13)	K	216	× 330					×

F/GL (8 × 13)	K	203	× 330					×

Com#10 Env (41/8 × 91/2)	K	104.8 × 241.3			×		×

C5 Env (6.38 × 9.02)	K	162	×229		×		×

C6 Env (4.49 × 6.38)	K	114	×162		×		×

DL Env (4.33 × 8.66)	K	110	× 220		×		×

Monarch Env (37/8 × 71/2)	K	98.4 × 190.5			×		×

Custom Size	-	-						×

16K (7.68 × 101/2)	K	195	× 267					×

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The size is supported and indicated on the tray dial. Be sure to set the paper size dial to match the actual paper size loaded in the tray.

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The size is supported but not indicated on the tray dial. You should set the tray dial to “p”, and select the paper size with the control panel.

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The size is supported but the paper size should be set with the control panel. There is no dial on the tray.

See p.26 “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray” See p.33 “Loading Envelopes”

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The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the control panel.

The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.

The following sizes are supported:

•Tray 1: approximately 139.7 - 216 mm in width, and 139.7 - 356 mm in length.

•Bypass Tray: approximately 90 - 216 mm in width, and 139.7 - 432 mm in length.

Paper and Other Media

•Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3): approximately 139.7 - 216 mm in width, and 160 - 356 mm in length.

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The size is not supported.

Input Paper Sizes (Inch version)

	Feed direction	Size (inch)			Bypass Tray	Paper Tray (Tray1)	Paper Feed Unit (Tray2/3)	Envelope Feeder Unit

Legal (LG)	K	81/2 × 14						×

Letter (LT)	K	81/2 × 11						×

51/2 × 81/2	K	51/2 × 81/2						×

	L	81/2 × 51/2					×	×

Executive (Exec.)	K	71/4 × 101/2				×		×

A4	K	8.26	×	5.83				×

B5 JIS	K	7.17	×	10.12				×

A5	K	5.83	×	8.26				×

	L	8.26	×	5.83			×	×

A6	K	4.13	×	5.63		×	×	×

Folio	K	81/4 × 13						×

Foolscap F4	K	81/2 × 13						×

F/GL	K	8 × 13						×

Com#10 Env	K	41/8 × 91/2				×	×

C5 Env	K	6.38	×	9.02		×	×

C6 Env	K	4.49	×	6.38		×	×

DL Env	K	4.33	×	8.66		×	×

Monarch Env	K	37/8 × 71/2				×	×

Custom Size	-	-						×

16K	K	7.68	×	101/2				×

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Paper and Other Media

The size is supported and indicated on the tray dial. Be sure to set the paper size dial to match the actual paper size loaded in the tray.

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The size is supported but not indicated on the tray dial. You should set the tray dial to “p”, and select the paper size with the control panel.

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The size is supported but the paper size should be set with the control panel. There is no dial on the tray.

See p.26 “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray” See p.33 “Loading Envelopes”

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The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the control panel.

The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.

The following sizes are supported:

•Tray 1: approximately 5.5 - 8.5 inches in width, and 5.5 - 14.02 inches in length.

•Bypass Tray: approximately 3.54 - 8.5 inches in width, and 5.5 - 17.01 inches in length.

•Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3): approximately 5.5 - 8.5 inches in width, and 6.3 - 14.02 inches in length.

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The size is not supported.

Paper weight and number of sheets to be set

	Supported paper weight	Maximum number of
	Supported paper weight	sheets (plain paper)
		sheets (plain paper)

Tray 1	60 - 105 g/m2 (16 - 28 lb.)	500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)

Bypass Tray	52 - 162 g/m2 (14 - 43 lb.)	100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)
		For other kind of papers,
		see p.26 “Loading Paper
		in the Bypass Tray”.

Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2, Tray 3)	60 - 105 g/m2 (16 - 28 lb.)	500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.)

Envelope Feeder Type 400	See p.33 “Loading Envelopes”.

Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.

The envelope feeder unit requires the installation of the optional paper feed unit.

Paper and Other Media

Paper size not supported by both side printing

The following paper sizes cannot be printed on both sides:

•Metric version: A5K, A6K, 51/2 × 81/2K, Executive (184 × 246)K, Com#10 Env (104.8 × 241.3)K, C5 Env (162 ×229)K, C6 Env (114 ×162)K, DL Env (110 × 220)K, Monarch Env (98.4 × 190.5)K.

Custom Size supported by approximately 182 - 297 mm in width, and approximately 148 - 432 mm in length.

•Inch version: A5K, A6K, 51/2 × 81/2K, Executive (71/4 × 101/2)K, Com#10 Env (41/8 × 91/2)K, C5 Env (6.38 × 9.02)K, C6 Env (4.49 × 6.38)K, DL Env (4.33 × 8.66)K, Monarch Env (37/8 × 71/2)K.

Custom Size supported by approximately 7.18 - 11.68 inches in width, and approximately 5.83 - 17.00 inches in length.

Paper and Other Media

Paper Recommendations

Loading Paper

Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed.

When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray. Not taking this precaution may cause them to stick to the fusing unit and cause misfeeds.

Set the paper as described below

•Tray 1: Print side facing down

•Bypass Tray: Print side facing up

•Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2, Tray 3): Print side facing down

Print quality cannot be guaranteed if paper other than the ones recommended is used. For more information about recommended paper, contact your sales or service representative.

Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by other printers.

Storing Paper

•Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor print quality, paper misfeeds, or printer damage. Recommendations are as follows:

•Avoid storing paper in humid areas.

•Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight.

•Store on a flat surface.

•Keep paper in the package in which the paper came.

Types of Paper and Other Media

Plain Paper

	Paper thickness	60 - 105 g/m2 (16 - 28 lb.)

	Printer setup	Press [Paper Input] menu, [Paper Type], and then [Plain Paper].
		The paper type selected using the printer driver overrides that
		selected using the control panel.

	Printer driver setup	Click [Plain] or [Plain & Recycled] in the [Type:] list.

Paper and Other Media

Enabled paper feeding tray	Any input tray can be used.

Number of sheets that can	•	Tray 1: 500
be set	• Tray 2, Tray 3 (Paper Feed Unit Type 400): 500

	•	Bypass Tray: 100
	Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit
		mark (T) inside the tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher
		than the paper guides inside the bypass tray.

Both-side printing	Possible

Additional cautions	When printing on 91 - 105 g/m2 paper, print speed is slightly slow-
	er to when printing on paper of 60 - 91 g/m2.

Thick Paper


Paper thickness	105 - 162 g/m2 (28 - 43 lb.)

Printer setup	Press [Paper Input] menu, [Paper Type] and then [Thick Paper] on the
	control panel.
	The paper type selected using the printer driver overrides that
		selected using the control panel.

Printer driver setup	Click [Thick] in the [Type:] list.

Enabled paper feeding tray	Bypass Tray

Number of sheets that can	Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides in-
be set	side the bypass tray.

Both-side printing	Not possible

Additional cautions	Print speed is slightly slower than when using plain paper.

OHP transparencies


Printer setup	Press [Paper Input] menu, [Paper Type], and then [Transparency] on
	the control panel.
	The paper type selected using the printer driver overrides that
		selected using the control panel.

Printer driver setup	Click [Transparency] in the [Type:] list.

Enabled paper feeding tray	Bypass tray

Number of sheets that can	Load only one OHP transparency at the same time onto the by-
be set	pass tray.

Both-sided printing	Not possible

Paper and Other Media

Additional cautions	•	Print speed for OHP transparencies is slower than for plain pa-
		per.
	•	Due to switching modes, the machine will be on standby for
		thirty or forty seconds after the job was received.

Envelopes


Printer setup	Press [Paper Input] menu, [Paper Type], and then press [Thick Paper]
	on the control panel.
	The paper type selected using the printer driver overrides that
		selected using the control panel.

Printer driver setup	Click [Thick] in the [Type:] list.

Enabled paper feeding tray	Any input tray can be used.
	Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit
		mark (T) inside the tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher
		than the paper guides inside the bypass tray.

Both-sided printing	Not possible

Additional cautions	• Check the print side is facing up.
	• Check there is no air in the envelopes before loading.
	• For better print quality, we recommend the right, left, top, and
		bottom print margins to be at least 20 mm (0.8”) each.
	• Load only one size and type of envelope at a time.
	• Before loading envelopes, flatten their leading edges (the edge
		going into the printer) by running a pencil or ruler across them.
	• Some kinds of envelope might cause misfeeds, wrinkles or
		print poorly.
	• Print quality on envelopes may be uneven if parts of an enve-
		lope have differing thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to
		check print quality.

Paper not supported by this printer

Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer.

•Paper meant for an ink-jet printer

•Bent, folded, or creased paper

•Curled or twisted paper

•Torn paper

•Wrinkled paper

•Damp paper

•Paper that is dry enough to emit static electricity

Paper and Other Media

•Paper that has already been printed onto, except a preprinted letterhead Malfunctions are especially likely when using paper printed on by other than a laser printer (e.g. monochrome and color copiers, ink-jet printers, etc.)

•Special paper, such as thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper and conductive paper

•Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation

•Paper with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing

•Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed

•Paper with clips or staples

•Envelopes in the following conditions:

•damp

•excessively curled or twisted

•stuck together

•damaged in any way

•with stamps attached

•with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing

•with metal clasps, string ties or metal folding bars

•designed to be interlocked

•with nicked edges or bent corners

•with rough, wrinkled or laid finishes

•with any exposed adhesive, when the flap is in the sealed or closed position

Print Area

The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly by the application.

Paper and Other Media

Paper

APrint area

BFeed direction

CApprox. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches)

DApprox. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches)

The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver settings.

Envelope

APrint area

BFeed direction

CApprox. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches)

DApprox. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches)

Paper and Other Media

The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver settings.

Paper and Other Media

Loading Paper

This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray.

•Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and cause an injury.

Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit

The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1). The same procedure can be used for the optional paper feed unit.

Make sure paper is not stacked above the limit mark inside the tray. Misfeeds might occur.

Do not put different types of paper in a single paper tray.

Up to 500 sheets of paper can be loaded in the paper feed unit. This means a maximum of 1,600 sheets can be simultaneously loaded when two additional paper feed units are installed.

A Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it stops.

B Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer.

Paper and Other Media

C Load paper into the tray with the print side down.

Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.

Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide.

D Lift the front of the tray, and then slide it carefully into the printer until it stops.

Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move.

For more information about type, size and feed direction of paper that can be loaded in the tray, see p.5 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”.

When you change the paper size see p.18 “Changing the paper size”.

Paper and Other Media

Changing the paper size

Confirm that the setting of the paper size dial matches the paper size and feed direction of the paper in the tray, otherwise the printer might be damaged, or printing problems might occur.

The following explanation uses the example of “Tray 1” for the paper tray.

A Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it stops. Adjust the paper size dial to match the size and feed direction of paper in the paper tray.

If you want to use the paper size and feed direction that are not indicated on the paper size dial, set the dial to “p”. In this case, you should set the paper size using the control panel.

B Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer.

C If you load paper larger than A4K, you should extend the tray as follows:

You cannot load paper smaller than A4K, if the tray is extended. In this case, return the tray to its standard length.

Paper and Other Media

D Slide the catches inwards to unlock the tray.

E Slide the tray until it stops.

F Return the catches to their original positions.

Confirm that the catches return to their original positions securely. If they are not locked securely, paper misfeeds might occur.

Paper and Other Media

G Adjust the rear and side guides to the paper size you want to load.

To avoid damage, pinch the paper guides when moving them.

H Load paper into the tray with the print side down.

Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.

Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide.

Paper and Other Media

I If you extend the tray in Step C, pull the bottom of the paper tray cover () up slowly, and then remove the paper tray cover (), in the order shown in the illustration.

J Lift the front side of the tray, and then place it into the printer. Carefully slide it into the printer until it stops.

Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move.

Installing the Paper Wedge

If you use long-size paper regularly, such as Legal, attach the paper wedge to the main unit's paper output tray.

Paper and Other Media

A Take the seal off the paper wedge's under side.

B Affix the paper wedge to the front side of the main unit's paper output tray.

If you load a paper size that is not selected automatically

To load paper whose size cannot be selected automatically, set the paper size on the control panel. Follow the procedure described below to set the paper size.

A Press the {Menu} key.

The [Menu] screen appears on the display.

Paper and Other Media

B Press the {U} or {T} key to display [ Paper Input ], and then press the {# Enter} key.

Menu:

Paper Input

The paper selection menu appears.

C Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Tray Paper Size], and then press the

{# Enter} key.

The paper tray selection menu appears.

D Press the {U}or {T}key to display the target paper tray, and then press the {# Enter} key.

Tray Paper Size:

Tray 2

The paper size selection menu appears.

E Press the {U} or {T} key to display the loaded paper size, and then press the {# Enter} key.

Tray 2:

8 1/2 x 13

After about two seconds, the display returns to the menu.

F Press the {On Line} key.

The initial screen appears.

This completes the setting change.

Specifying custom size paper for Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit

When printing on custom size paper, specify the paper size using the control panel or printer driver.

The custom size paper selected using the printer driver overrides that selected using the control panel. Do not make settings using the control panel if you have already made settings using the printer driver. However, when printing with a printer driver other than the RPCS printer driver, you must configure the settings using control panel.

The following is the range of paper sizes that can be loaded in each type of the paper trays:

• Tray 1: 5.5 - 8.5 inches in width and 5.5 - 14.02 inches in length.

Paper and Other Media

• Optional paper feed unit (Tray 2, Tray 3): 5.5 - 8.5 inches in width and 6.3 - 14.02 inches in length.

The printer cannot print from applications that do not support custom size paper.

A Press the {Menu} key.

The [Menu] screen appears on the display.

B Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter} key.

Menu:

Paper Input

The paper selection menu appears.

C Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Tray Paper Size], and then press the

{# Enter} key.

The paper tray selection menu appears.

D Press the {U}or {T}key to display the target paper tray, and then press the {# Enter} key.

Tray Paper Size:

Tray 2

The paper size selection menu appears.

E Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Custom Size], and then press the {# Enter} key.

F Press the {U} or {T} key to set horizontal value, and then press the {# Enter} key.

Custom Size:

Horiz. 8.50 “

Paper and Other Media

Press the {T} or {U} key scrolls the value in increments of 0.01 inch. Pressing the {T} or {U} key scrolls the value in increments of 0.1 inch or 1 inch.

The screen for entering the length appears.

G Press the {U} or {T} key to set the vertical value, and then press the {# Enter} key.

Custom Size:

Vert. 11.00 “

After about two seconds, the display returns to the menu.

H Press the {On Line} key.

The initial screen appears.

Specifying a paper type for Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit

Improve printer performance by selecting the optimum paper type for the tray. You can select from the following paper types:

•Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Special Paper, Color Paper, Letterhead, Preprinted

A Press the {Menu} key.

The [Menu] screen appears on the display.

B Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter} key .

Menu:

Paper Input

The paper type selection menu appears.

C Press the {U} or {T}key to display [Paper Type], and then press the {# Enter} key .

The paper tray selection menu appears.

Paper and Other Media

D Press the {U}or {T}key to display the target paper tray, and then press the {# Enter} key.

When the optional paper feed units are installed in the printer, [Tray 2] and [Tray 3] appears (depending on how many units are installed).

Paper Type:

Tray 2

The paper type selection menu appears.

E Press the {U}or {T}key to display the target paper tray, and then press the {# Enter} key.

Tray 2:

*Recycled Paper

After about two seconds, the display returns to the menu.

F Press the {On Line} key.

The initial screen appears.

The following message appears on the display:

The following paper types cannot be printed on both sides:

• Special Paper, Color Paper, Preprinted.

Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray

Opening and Closing the Bypass Tray

Open the Bypass Tray

A Press the mark in the center of the Bypass Tray.

Paper and Other Media

B Open the Bypass Tray.

Close the Bypass Tray

When you have finished using the Bypass Tray, close it as shown in the next step.

A Close by pressing the mark in the center of the Bypass Tray.

Specifying standard size paper for the Bypass Tray

Shuffle the paper before loading the stack onto the tray, so multiple sheets are not fed in together.

Set the size and direction of the loaded paper on the control panel or with the printer driver. Make sure the settings do not conflict. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be affected.

Paper and Other Media

A Slide the side guides outward, and load paper until it stops with the print side up.

If you load B5K or larger, slide out the bypass tray extension.

B Adjust the side guides to the paper width.

Confirm that paper fits under the side guides.

Sheets of A4Kor 81/2×11Klength or longer must be loaded one at a time. Support the paper by hand so it feeds in properly. Additionally, since paper feeding and image quality may differ depending on paper thickness and width, check print results in advance using paper you intend to print on.

The paper size selection menu appears.

Paper and Other Media

45 kg paper or paper of A4Kor 8 1/2 × 11Kor longer may not feed in properly unless it is cut at right angles.

C 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} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter} key.

Menu:

Paper Input

The paper selection menu appears.

E Check [Bypass Size] appears, and then press the {# Enter} key.

F Press the {U} or {T} key to display the size and orientation of the paper in the bypass tray.

Bypass Size:

*8 1/2 x 11

After about two seconds, the display returns to the menu.

G Press the {On Line} key.

The initial screen appears.

To load thick paper, OHP transparencies, or envelopes, make settings for thick paper or OHP transparencies using the control panel and printer driver.

The number of pages that can be loaded in the bypass tray differs depending on paper type. Make sure paper is not stacked above the paper guides inside the bypass tray.

Paper and Other Media

For details about control panel settings for custom size paper or special paper, see p.30 “Specifying custom size paper for the Bypass Tray”.

To select custom size paper (148 - 900 mm in length, 70 - 216 mm in width), see p.30 “Specifying custom size paper for the Bypass Tray”.

For control panel settings when using thick paper, OHP transparencies, or post cards, see p.31 “Specifying a paper type for the Bypass Tray”.

Specifying custom size paper for the Bypass Tray

The settings of custom sized paper that take effect are not the settings made on the control panel but the settings made in the printer driver. There is no need to change the settings on the control panel. However, when using a printer driver other than RPCS, you will need to change the settings on the control panel.

Applications that do not allow a custom paper size to be set cannot print on custom sized paper.

Prints may blur if you use paper of A4K or 8 1/2 x 11 K length or longer.

A Press the {Menu} key.

The [Menu] screen appears on the display.

B Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter} key.

Menu:

Paper Input

The paper selection menu appears.

C Check [Bypass Size] appears, and then press the {# Enter} key.

The paper size selection menu appears.

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