Ricoh AP610, AP610N, G1168604A User Manual

Setup Guide

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Trademarks.............................................................................................................3

Safety Information .................................................................................................4

Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ..............................................8

ENERGY STAR Program .......................................................................................9

Manuals for This Printer......................................................................................10

How to Read This Manual ...................................................................................11

Guide to the Printer

Exterior .................................................................................................................12

Inside.....................................................................................................................14

Control Panel........................................................................................................15

Setting Up

Where to Put the Printer......................................................................................17

Unpacking the Printer and Checking the Contents of the Box .......................20

Installing the Toner Cartridge.............................................................................22

Loading Paper......................................................................................................26

Turning the Power On .........................................................................................29

Selecting the Display Language.........................................................................30

Test Printing .........................................................................................................32

Installing Options

Available Options.................................................................................................34

Option Installation Flow Chart ..................................................................................34

Installing Options......................................................................................................35

Attaching Paper Feed Unit Type 610..................................................................38

Attaching Envelope Feeder Type 610 ................................................................41

Attaching Memory Unit Type C 256MB (SDRAM Module)................................43

Attaching 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510...........................................................48

Attaching 802.11b Interface Unit Type F............................................................54

Attaching Bluetooth Interface Unit Type C........................................................61

Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 ................................................................68

Attaching Network Data Protection Unit Type B...............................................70

Attaching Duplex Unit AD610 .............................................................................72

Connecting the Printer

Network Connection ............................................................................................75

USB Connection...................................................................................................77

Parallel Connection .............................................................................................78

IEEE 1394 Connection .........................................................................................79

Configuration

Ethernet Configuration........................................................................................80

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration .....................................................85

IEEE 1394 Configuration .....................................................................................91

IP over 1394.............................................................................................................91

SCSI print.................................................................................................................93

Installing the Printer Driver

Quick Install..........................................................................................................95

Install the Operating Instructions.......................................................................97

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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

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

• The product names of Windows Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft

• The product names of Windows Microsoft Microsoft

• The product names of Windows Server Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft

• The product names of Windows NT Microsoft Microsoft

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth-SIG Inc. worldwide.

Windows® 95 operating system

Windows® 98 operating system

Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

Windows® 2000 Advanced Server

Windows® 2000 Server

Windows® 2000 Professional

Windows® XP Professional

Windows® XP Home Edition

Windows ServerTM 2003 Standard Edition

Windows ServerTM 2003 Enterprise Edition

Windows ServerTM 2003 Web Edition

Windows NT® Server 4.0

Windows NT® Workstation 4.0

2000 are as follows:

XP are as follows:

2003 are as follows:

4.0 are as follows:

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Safety Information

When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be followed.

In this manual, the following important symbols are used:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

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• Confirm the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in the event of emergency, it can be unplugged easily.

• Only connect the machine to the power source described in the manual.

• Avoid multi-wiring.

• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power 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 incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame.

• Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site.

• If you dispose of the used toner cartridges yourself, dispose of them according to local regulations.

• Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame. The toner might ignite and cause burns or a fire.

• Plug and unplug the power cord with dry hands, or an electric shock could occur.

• Do not risk electric shock by handling the power cord or plug with wet hands.

• Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified 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 machine. 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.

• Be sure to turn off the power switch and wait for about 15 minutes before cleaning the Registration roller. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn.

• Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and aerosols. A fire or an electric shock might occur.

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• Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing so might cause an electrical

shock.

• Keep the machine in an area that is within optimum environmental conditions. Operating the machine in an environment that is outside the recommended ranges of humidity and temperature can cause an electrical fire hazard. Keep the area around the socket free of dust. Accumulated dust can become an electrical fire hazard.

• Place the machine on a strong and level surface. Otherwise, it might fall and injure someone.

• If you use the machine in a confined space, ensure there is continuous air circulation.

• Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner containers out of reach of children.

• If toner or used toner is inhaled, gargle with plenty of water and move into a fresh air environment. Consult a doctor if necessary.

• If your skin comes into contact with toner or used toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

• If toner or used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water. Consult a doctor if necessary.

• If toner or used toner is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large amount of water. Consult a doctor if necessary.

• Avoid getting toner on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. If your skin comes into contact with toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

• If toner gets on your clothing, wash with cold water. Hot water will set the toner into the fabric and may make removing the stain impossible.

• Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those provided by an authorized dealer.

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

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• Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged

for at least an hour. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn if touched.

• Before moving the machine, unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the cable is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged. Damaged plugs or cables can cause an electrical or fire hazard.

• When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could break or cause an injury if dropped.

• The printer weighs about 20 kg (44.1 lb.).When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. Otherwise the printer could break or cause injury if dropped.

• Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction or a burn.

• The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled “v” (indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns.

• Grip the plug, not the cord, when pulling the plug from the socket. Pulling the cord causes wear and tear that can result in fire or electric shock.

• Lifting the paper feed unit carelessly or dropping it may cause injury.

• When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it

becomes very hot.

• When you move the printer, remember to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid a fire or an electric shock.

• When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug, not the cord, to avoid damaging the cord and causing a fire or an electric shock.

• When moving the printer after use, do not take out any of the Toners, Photo Conductor Units, nor the Waste Toner Bottle to prevent toner spill inside the machine.

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Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION

labels

This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated.

Do not incinerate toner or toner containers. Toner dust may cause flashback when exposed to open flames.

The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts with this label (indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns.

The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts with this label(indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns.

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ENERGY STAR Program

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.

The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global warming.

When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.

This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.

❖ Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode)

This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 30 minutes after the last operation has been completed. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the control panel. For more information about how to configure Energy Saver mode, see “Making Printer Settings with Control Panel”, Software Guide as a HTML file on the CD-ROM.

❖ Specifications

Energy Saver mode Power Consumption With Options: 9 W or less

Printer Only: 5.5 W

Default Time 30 minutes

- Recycled Paper

In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled paper which is environment friendly. Please contact your sales representative for recommended paper.

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Manuals for This Printer

For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.

❖ Setup Guide (this manual)

Provides information about printer setup and options.

❖ Maintenance Guide

Provides information about paper, replacing supplies, and dealing with paper jams and error messages.

❖ Software Guide (HTML)

Provides basic information about installing the printer driver and software, using the printer in a network environment, and configuration and setup. Also, provides information about configuring and monitoring printer status using software and a Web browser.

❒ Some functions cannot be used depending on your printer.

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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.

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.

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

This symbol indicates information or preparations required prior to operating.

This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after abnormal operation.

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.

Guide to the Printer

Exterior

1. Paper Size Dial

Adjust this dial to match the size and feed direction of the paper loaded in the paper tray.

2. Bypass Tray Extension

Pull out this extension to load paper into the Bypass Tray when its length is longer than A4 L or 8

/2” × 11”L.

3. Bypass Tray

Use to print onto thick paper, OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, custom size paper, envelopes as well as plain paper. When printing on custom paper size, printer driver settings are required.

Up to 100 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m See “Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer” and “Loading Paper in the By-

pass Tray”, Maintenance Guide.

, 20 lb.) can be loaded.

4. Output Tray Extension

Pull out this extension when printing on long paper.

5. Control Panel

Contains keys for the printer operation and a panel display that shows the printer status.

6. Output Tray (Standard Tray)

Printed output is stacked here with the print side facing down.

7. Paper Exit Cover

Open this cover to remove misfed paper.

8. Ventilator

This hole helps to keep components inside the printer from overheating.

Guide to the Printer

❒ Do not block or obstruct the ventilator. A malfunction may occur due to over-

heating.

9. Front Cover Release Button

Use this button to open the front cover.

10. Power Switch

Use this switch to turn the printer power on and off.

11. Paper Tray (Tray 1)

Loads up to 500 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) into this tray for printing. See “Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer”, Maintenance Guide.

❒ Paper Tray is displayed “Tray 1” on the panel display.

12. Friction Pad

This is required to feed in paper one sheet at a time. Clean the friction pad when more than one sheet of paper is fed into the printer. Also, replace the friction pad when the message, “Replace Maintenance Kit”, appears.

13. Paper Tray Cover

Attach it when pulling out the tray extension of the paper tray.

14. Power Cord

Connect this cord into a wall outlet.

15. Rear Cover

Remove to install the optional duplex unit or to replace the fusing unit.

16. Ventilators

These holes help to keep components inside the printer from overheating.

❒ Do not block or obstruct the ventilators. A malfunction may occur due to over-

heating.

17. Controller Board

Slide it out to install some options. Attach the interface cable, the network interface cable or the 1394 interface cable to the board.

Guide to the Printer

Inside

1. Toner Cartridge

Includes toner and a photo conductor unit. When “Replace Toner Cartridge” appears on the panel display, replace this unit.

2. Front Cover

Open this cover when accessing the inside of the printer.

3. Guide Board

Open this board to remove misfed paper.

4. Registration Roller

Feeds the paper. If it becomes dirty, clean it. See “Cleaning the Registration Roller”, Maintenance Guide.

5. Transfer Roller Cover

Open this cover when replacing a transfer roller.

6. Transfer Roller

When “Replace Maintenance Kit” appears on the panel display, replace this roller.

7. Fusing Unit Lock Levers

Lift these levers when replacing the fusing unit.

8. Fusing Unit

Fuses the image onto paper. When “Replace Maintenance Kit” appears on the panel display, replace this unit.

Guide to the Printer

Control Panel

1. Display

Shows the current status of the printer and error messages. See “Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel”, Maintenance Guide.

2. Power indicator

Is on while the printer power is on. Is off when the power is turned off or while the printer is in Energy Saver mode.

3. Alert indicator

Blinks or lights up whenever any printer error occurs. A message describing the cause of the error also appears on the display.

See “Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel”, Maintenance Guide.

4. Data In indicator

Blinks while the printer is receiving data from a computer. Is on if there is data to be printed.

5. {Online} key

Press this key to switch the printer between online and offline.

6. {Job Reset} key

When the printer is online, press this key to cancel any ongoing print job. See “Canceling a Print job”, Software Guide.

7. {Form Feed} key

If the printer is offline, press this key to print all the data left in the printer's input buffer.

❒ This does not work if the printer is online.

8. {Menu} key

Press this key to make and check the current printer settings.

Guide to the Printer

See “Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel”, Software Guide.

9. {Escape} key

Press this key to return to the previous condition on the display.

10. {# Enter} key

Press this key to execute menu items selected on the display. Press this key to clear some errors. See “Troubleshooting”, Maintenance Guide.

11. {U} {T} keys

Use these keys to increase or decrease values on the display when making settings. Keep the key pressed to quicken scrolling, and increase or decrease values on the dis-

play in units of 10.

Setting Up

Where to Put the Printer

The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect its performance.

• Confirm the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in the event of emergency, it can be unplugged easily.

• Only connect the machine to the power source described in the manual.

• Avoid multi-wiring.

• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power 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 handle the plug with wet hands. Doing so might cause an electrical shock.

• Place the machine on a strong and level surface. Otherwise, it might fall and injure someone.

• If you use the machine in a confined space, ensure there is continuous air circulation.

❖ Space Required for Installation

Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows:

A: 10 cm (4 inches) or more

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B: 10 cm (4 inches) or more C: 100 cm (39.4 inches) or more D: 10 cm (4 inches) or more

❖ Optimum Environmental Conditions

Permissible and recommended temperature and humidity ranges are as follows:

• White area: Permissible Range

• Gray area: Recommended Range

❒ The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2” from both front to rear and left

to right.

❒ To avoid possible build-up of ozone, locate this machine in a large well ven-

tilated room that has an air turnover of more than 30 m

/hr/person.

❒ When you use this machine for a long time in a confined space without

good ventilation, you may detect an odd smell. To keep the workplace comfortable, we recommend you keep it well ventilated.

❖ Environments to Avoid

❒ Areas exposed to direct sunlight or strong light

❒ Dusty areas

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❒ Areas with corrosive gases

❒ Areas that are excessively cold, hot, or humid

❒ Locations near air conditioners or humidifiers

❒ Locations near other electronic equipment

❒ Locations subject to frequent strong vibration

❖ Power Source

Connect the power cable to a power source of the following specification:

• 120 V, 60 Hz, 8.4 A or more

Setting Up

Unpacking the Printer and Checking the Contents of the Box

A Check the contents of the box according to the following list. If one or

some items are missing, please contact your sales or service representative.

❒ The interface cable is not included in the box. Make sure that the interface

cable you use, is appropriate for your computer.

❖ Manuals and CD-ROMs

Setup Guide (This manual) Maintenance Guide CD-ROM “Printer Drivers and Utilities” CD-ROM “Display-Version Manuals (HTML)” CD-ROM “Print-Version Manuals (PDF)”

❖ Parts

Paper Tray Cover

Additional Documentation

B Remove the plastic bag. 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. Otherwise the machine could break or cause injury if dropped.

C Remove the orange adhesive tape.

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❒ Lower the machine slowly and carefully to prevent trapping your hands.

Setting Up

Installing the Toner Cartridge

The following procedure describes how to install the toner cartridge.