Ricoh C900s User Manual

RICOH Pro C900s

Color Production System

Extreme Flexibility for High-Volume Printing
Plus Scanning, Copying and Finishing

performance

quality

RICOH Pro C900s Color Production System

Do more than ever before with one flexible system.

The RICOH
with the extra capabilities you need to handle every
customer’s needs efficiently using a single document
processing solution. Depend on this productive and
affordable system to deliver the superior speed, quality
and versatility you need to take on a wider variety of
unique and specialty jobs and capitalize on every
opportunity to grow your business.

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Pro C900s is a production-class color system

The RICOH Pro C900s combines
high-volume printing with built-in
scanning, copying and a wide
range of inline finishing options.

VersatilityThroughputResultsPerformance

Multifaceted Document
Production

The flexible capabilities of the RICOH Pro C900s
make it the ideal solution for demanding
production environments that need one system
to do it all. In addition to fast color printing, the
RICOH Pro C900s offers versatile scanning,
copying and document storage.

• Capture originals with resolutions up to 1200 dpi for exceptionally
smooth reproduction of images, text, graphics and tonal gradations.

• Integrate documents into unique workflows or distribute documents
throughout the enterprise with a full array of Scan-To destinations,
including e-mail, URL, FTP, SMB, mailbox, hold queue, and more.

• Save precious production time by scanning hardcopy originals directly into
any TWAIN-compliant desktop application.

• Preview, modify and reprint commonly used documents without re-RIPing
them by storing them on the 410 GB Document Server.

• Program complex jobs easily and monitor jobs in progress with a user­friendly 10.4-inch color touch-screen display.

Eliminate costly errors and save time by soft-proofing
print and scan jobs that reside on the Document
Server. Documents can be zoomed to provide clear
inspection prior to print production.

Turn Productivity Into Revenue

With its unique blend of speed, productivity
and overall flexibility, the RICOH Pro C900s helps
you take on a wide variety of jobs, keep your
customers happy and generate higher revenue.

• Deliver every document faster with a 90 page-per-minute print engine.
This high-speed, high-volume system lets you add capacity, offload work
from other systems or migrate jobs to more cost-effective technology—
all of which grow revenue.

• Maintain profitability. The RICOH Pro C900s is engineered to provide
maximum uptime enabling you to consistently deliver jobs on time.

• Minimize production interruptions. The system lets you replace Toner
Bottles, reload and auto-link Media Trays without stopping jobs in
progress, so you can run longer jobs with minimal operator intervention.
Toner yield remains high at 72,000 prints per bottle.

Dependable, Reliable Results

The RICOH Pro C900s excels at consistent, high­quality color output. It is specifically designed to
deliver consistent results on a wide variety of
media, even in demanding production
environments.

• Captivate every customer’s attention with exceptional 1200 x 1200 dpi
image quality. Because the RICOH Pro C900s provides the same high
resolution as higher-volume systems, it allows you to send short-run jobs
to a less expensive solution.

• Deliver predictable and consistent color output throughout print runs by
utilizing the RICOH Pro C900s single direction development method.

Run more jobs that require coated media with the
Air-Assist Media Feed Mechanism, which blows air
between individual sheets to counteract static cling to
provide reliable media feeding throughout print runs.

Minimize color density fluctuation across printed
sheets and throughout large volume print runs with
Single Direction Development. This method prevents
reuse of developer after toner is consumed in the
development process.

EasyEffectiveValuableDependable

Outstanding Media Flexibility

Add the RICOH Pro C900s to your production print
environment and redirect an even longer list
of job types to this short-run digital
color system.

• Provide a wider range of media selection to
your customers. This system lets you print or
copy on a broad range of conventional and
specialty stocks in sizes up to 13" x 19.2"
at rated engine speed.

• Minimize operator intervention for complex
or sophisticated jobs. Print drivers support
advanced page programming for mixed
media, enabling you to automate selection of
stocks during make-ready and job submission.

• Load a mix of different-sized documents into
the 100-Sheet ARDF, then hit one button and
make sets for all stakeholders.

Convenient Inline
Finishing

Choose the right finishing
capabilities for a variety of
specialty requirements. The
RICOH Pro C900s offers multiple
options, so you can configure a system
that aligns with your customers’ needs.

• Create an end-to-end document finishing solution that meets your
requirements for document volume, application variety, workflow
tools and budget.

• Meet deadlines faster. With multiple finishing options, you can
accommodate various job types in fewer steps, without spending a
single minute of the production schedule on labor-intensive manual
offline finishing.

Powerful Workflow Tools

Integrated workflow solutions for the
RICOH Pro C900s provide unprecedented
control over digital file processing at every
stage of production.

• Establish a streamlined, uninterrupted, fully transparent process that
includes Web-to-print submission, job ticketing and acceptance,
pre-flight, make-ready, print production, job management, finishing,
archiving/retrieval and cost accounting.

• Automate production with EFI
automatically according to preset instructions—with no operator
intervention—as soon as they are dragged into the hot folder.

• Take advantage of the growing popularity of Variable Data Printing
(VDP). This system lets you implement open architecture and flexible
VDP solutions to add value to documents and increase volume of
customized output.

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Hot Folders. Files are processed

The Total
Green Solution

Ricoh Americas Corporation continues
its long-standing commitment to
developing environmentally friendly
solutions with superior energy- and
supply-saving features, without
compromising productivity.

InnovationSpeedColorFinishing

Intuitive Operation Panel

Use the intuitive, easy-to-read Operation Panel to gain direct access to the Job
Queue, the built-in Document Server and other advanced functions including
the system’s EFI

Trained Customer Replaceable Units

Trained Customer Replaceable Units (TCRUs) enable trained operators to
replace key hardware components quickly without placing a service call.

Easy Toner Replacement

Replace toner on the fly without interrupting
production. Just load a Toner Bottle into the
slot and slide it in.

Heavy Media Support

The RICOH Pro C900s handles heavy media at
its full rated speed of 90 pages-per-minute.

@Remote

Ensure accurate, timely meter reads and billing.
The RICOH @Remote™ diagnostic solution collects
device service and error log data remotely and reports
media and toner alerts.

EFI™Fiery®Print Controller

Attain complete control over digital file processing
at every stage of production with integrated work­flow utilities from EFI

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Fiery®print controller.

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Versatile Finishing Options

The RB5000 Ring Binder and SR5000
3,000-Sheet Finishers are just two of
the many options you can use to
complete more jobs inline, in less time.

Vast Media Capacity

Load the system and run it for hours
without interruption. With all options,
the system holds up to 11,000 input
sheets and handles output up to
13,000 sheets.

Fiery®.

Status Light

Easily check system status at-a-glance with a helpful status
indicator light.

High Resolution Color Scanner with ARDF

Scan full color or black and white originals
directly into the Document Server or distribute
them to e-mail, URL, FTP, mailbox, and more.

Large Capacity Tray with Air-Assist Feeding

With two trays that each hold up to 2,000
sheets, including sizes up to 13" x 19.2", the
LCIT RT5020 Large Capacity Tray* allows you to
easily accommodate 11" x 17" jobs with full
bleed including crop marks, registration marks
and color bars.

*One additional 13" x 19.2" LCIT 5020 can be added for a total

of 8,000 sheets.

RB5000 Ring Binder*

The Ring Binder automates the entire
binding process, so operators can prepare
incoming jobs while additional jobs are
being ring-bound. This helps improve
productivity and reduces the risk of
bottlenecks. Choose from two ring sizes for
documents up to 50 or 100 sheets.

SK5000 High Capacity Stacker*

The High Capacity Stacker enables longer
unattended print runs, providing up to
10,000-Sheet stacking capability when two
SK5000 units are configured. Each stacker
comes with a roll-away cart for transporting
stacked output to offline bindery operations.

*Please contact your RICOH Pro C900s Sales Representative for availability.

GB5000 Perfect Binder*

Meet customer demand for inline perfect­bound books from 10 to 200 pages (400
pages in Duplex mode). This finisher
automatically trims collated pages (three
sides or one side) and applies the perfect
binding without operator intervention, so
you can reduce labor costs.

RICOH Pro C900s

Specifications

Copier Specifications

Scanning Element 3-line CCD Array
System Memory 2 GB
System HDD 640 GB
Document Feeder Standard 100-Sheet ARDF
Copy Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
Image Adjustment Automatic or manual
Quantity Indicator Up to 9,999
Original Type Book/sheet/object
Original Size 5.5" x 8.5" – 11" x 17"
Warm-Up Time Less than 420 seconds
First-Copy Out Time Less than 13.5 seconds
Speed (Memory) 90 / 90 cpm (BW/FC)
Speed (ARDF) 80 / 60 cpm (BW/FC)
Standard Media Capacity Tray 1: 2 x 1,000-Sheet tandem

Media Size Tray 1: 8.5" x 11" (tandem)

Media Weight Trays 1 & 2: 16 lb. Bond –

Magnification 7 reductions and 5 enlargements
Zoom 25% – 400% in 1% increments
Power Source 208 – 240V, 24A, 50/60 Hz,

Dimensions (WxDxH) 102.6" x 43.3" x 55.5"
Weight 2,072.3 lbs. or less
Copier Features Auto Magnification, Directional

Tray 2: 1 x 500-Sheet
Tray 3: 2,000-Sheet (air-assist)
Tray 4: 2,000-Sheet (air-assist)

Tray 2: Up to 13" x 18"
Tray 3: Up to 13" x 19.2" (air-assist)
Tray 4: Up to 13" x 19.2" (air-assist)

80 lb. Cover
Trays 3 & 4: 16 lb. Bond –
110 lb. Cover

Single Phase

Magnification, Full Image Copy,
Interrupt Copy, Original Type
Setting, Duplex (1:1, 2:2, Book to
2-Sided, Front and Back to 2-Sided),
Book / Series Combine, Margin
Adjustment, Erase 3-Edge, Cover /
Slip-Sheet, Chaptering, Media
Designate, Image Rotation,
Electronic Sort, 4-Position Staple
Punch, Stamp, Image Adjustment,
User Code, Interrupt Copy, Copy
Counter, Counterfeit Prevention

EFI™Fiery®Print Controller Specifications

(Standard)

CPU Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz
Memory 2 GB
HDD 500 GB (250 GB x 2)
Operating System Windows XPe
Fiery System Version Fiery System 8.0 Release 2
PDLs PCL5e, PCL6, Adobe PS3
Network Interface Ethernet 1000/100/10BaseT
Network Protocols TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6) Apple Talk, SMB
Standard EFI Job and EFI Driver, EFI Impose, Fiery

Color Management Graphic Arts Package Standard
Utilities Edition, EFI ColorWise Pro Tools,

Optional EFI Job and Color Fiery Graphic Arts Package

Management Utilities Premium Edition, EFI Color Profiler

EFI Hot Folders, EFI Virtual
Printers, EFI BookletMaker 3, EFI
Command Workstation (PC and
Mac), EFI Fiery FreeForm, PPML,
Fiery VDP Resource Manager,
PPML and Creo VPS Support, Push
Printing, Print / Process Next,
Advanced Job Re-Order, Suspend
on Mismatch, Quick Doc Merge,
Schedule Print, Mixed Media,
Paper Catalogue, Tab Shift,
Insert Tab

Suite v2.2, EFI Compose Fiery
Edition, ES1000 Color
Spectrophotometer

Scanner Specifications (RICOH GW Controller)

Scanning Resolutions 100/150/200/300/400/600 dpi
Scan Area Up to 11.7" x 17"
Scan Speed 75/75 spm (BW/FC)
File Formats TIFF and PDF (multi/single), JPEG,

Mixed Size Mode Supported
Scan-to-Destination Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-Folder,

Scan-to-Email SMTP, POP before SMTP

Authentication
Resolution
Max. E-mail Registries 2,000 e-mail addresses, 500 groups
LDAP Supports up to five LDAP servers
File Type Single/Multi-Page PDF or TIFF,

High Compression PDF

Scan-to-URL, Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to­NCP (Novell), TWAIN Scanning

200 – 600 dpi

Single/Multi High Compression PDF

Fiery Scanner Specifications

Fiery Scan Utilities Fiery Remote Scan, Fiery Remote

Scanning Resolution 100/150/200/300/400/600 dpi
Scan Area Up to 11.7" x 17"
Scan Speed 50/50 spm (BW/FC)
File Formats TIFF, JPEG, PDF
Scan-To Destinations Fiery Hold Queue, Mailbox, E-mail,

Fiery Scan-to-Email Max. Up to 1,000 in address book

e-mail Registries
Email-to-Scan Mode Attachment or URL
Format TIFF, JPEG, PDF
Fiery Scan to FTP/SMB Username and password

Authentication
Proxy Server Setup Available
SMB Setup Network PAS/Domain name

Scan Plug-In (TWAIN)

FTP, Internet Fax, SMB

Document Server Specifications

HDD Capacity 410 GB
Max. Stored Documents 3,000*
Max. Pages per Document Copy: 2,000*

Max. Page Storage 12,000*

*Maximum capacity may vary due to image coverage.

Print: 5,000*
Scan: 2,000*

Optional Input and Finishing Accessories

LCIT RT5020 13" x 19.2" Large Capacity Tray*

Media Capacity 2 x 2,000-Sheet Trays Air-Assist
Media Size 5.5" x 8.5" – 13" x 19.2"
Media Weight 16 lb. Bond – 110 lb. Cover

*One additional LCIT RT5020 can be added; BU5000 Bridge Unit required.

BY5000 500-Sheet Multi-Bypass Tray*

Media Capacity 500 sheets
Media Size 5.5" x 8.5" – 13" x 19.2"
Media Weight 16 lb. Bond – 80 lb. Cover

*BY5000 connection requires 2nd LCIT RT5020.

CI5010 2-Tray Cover Interposer

Stack Capacity 2 x 200-sheets
Media Size 5.5" x 8.5" – 13" x 19.2"
Media Weight 17 lb. Bond – 80 lb. Cover

SR5000 3,000-Sheet Finisher / Stapler

Media Size Up to 13" x 19.2"
Media Weight Proof Tray: 16 lb. Bond –

Stack Capacity Proof Tray: 500 sheets

Staple Capacity 2 to 100 sheets: 8.5" x 11"

Staple Positions Top, Bottom, 2-Staples, Top-Slant
Accessories Hole Punch Unit (2/3 holes)

BK5000 Saddle Stitch Unit

Media Size 11" x 17" SEF, 8.5"x 14"

80 lb. Cover
Shift Tray: 16 lb. Bond –
110 lb. Cover

(8.5" x 11" or smaller)
Shift Tray: 3,000 sheets
(8.5" x 11" or smaller)

2 to 50 sheets: 5.5" x 11"
or 11" x 17"

SEF, 8.5" x 11" SEF, 12" x 18" SEF

Media Weight 17 lb. Bond – 24 lb. Bond
Maximum Booklet 15 sheets/20 lb. Bond
Stacking Capacity 30 sets

ZF4000 Z-Fold Unit

Media Size 8.5" x 11" x 14"
(Shift & Proof Tray) 11" x 17" SEF
(Staple Tray) 11" x 17"
Media Weight 17 - 20 lb. Bond

GB5000 Perfect Bind Unit

Book Size Width: 7.81" x 11.69"

Media Weight 17 lb. Bond – 110 lb. Cover
Capacity 10 – 200 sheets
Stacking Capacity 7 sets (100 sheets per set)
Cover Interposer 2 x 200-sheet trays
Inline Trimming 1-side/3-side/none
Transit Pass Unit Type GB5000 for perfect bind*

*Transit Pass Unit Type GB5000 required.

BK5010 Production Level Booklet Maker*

Maximum Booklet 30 sheets (120 pages)
Finishing Speed Maintains 90 ppm rated

Media Size Width: 8.1" – 12.6"

Media Weight 16 lb. Bond – 172 lb. Index**
Optional Accessories TR5010 for face trimming

*Manufactured by Plockmatic International AB.

** Booklet maker supports up to 172 lb. Index in offline mode only.

GBC StreamPunch III Punch Unit

Punch Type Customer replaceable die sets
Media Size 8.5" x 11" LEF (punch on 11"

Die Types 3-hole, 11-hole Velo Bind, 19-hole

Custom Dies Available on request

RB5000 Ring Bind Unit

Media Size 8.5" x 11"
Media Weight 17 lb. Bond – 80 lb. Cover
Number of Sheets 2 – 100 sheets
Stacking Capacity Binding Mode: 11 sets

Ring Consumables Ring bind element for 50 sheets

SK5000 High-Capacity Stacker*

Media Size 5.5" x 8.5" – 11" x 17",

Media Weight 16 lb. Bond – 110 lb. Cover
Stacking Capacity 5,000 sheets
Roll-Away Cart One included for unloading stacks

*Up to two units can be connected.

Length: 5.5" x 8.5"

engine speed

Length: 10.8" – 18"

BF5010 for square book folding
CF5010 Cover Feeder

side only)

Comb Bind
21- and 32-hole Wirebind,
32-hole Proclick,
44-hole Color Coil

(100 pages per set)
Punching Mode: 50 sets

Ring bind element for 100 sheets

up to 13" x 19.2"

Additional Accessories

Tab Sheet Unit, Tandem Tray Converter, Optional Counter
Interface, Cooling Fan for SK5000, Pass Unit for SK5000

Consumables

CMYK Toner 72,000 page yield per bottle

Based on 5% coverage

Standard Uptime Components

TCRU Kit Trained Customer Replaceable Parts

@Remote Remote diagnostics

For maximum performance and yield, we recommend using
genuine Ricoh parts and supplies.

Maintenance components

replaced by customer

Remote troubleshooting

versatility

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