Ricoh EMP 156 User Manual

Ricoh EMP 156

Production Printer

Dependable, high-volume printing.

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Ricoh EMP 156 Production Printer

Increased productivity driven by Ricoh reliability.

For high-volume, around-the-clock, mission-critical

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printing, the RICOH
is the reliable workhorse of choice for your data center
or service bureau. Powerful, yet compact, this black-and­white laser system can meet your most rigorous printing
requirements—different paper stocks and sizes; even
variable data printing. And its high-powered print
engine ensures you’re always at optimal productivity.

Enhanced Monochrome Publisher 156

QuickFlexibleProductive

Fast, Cost-Effective Quality.

The EMP 156, with its high output, means you get
high-quality documents in less time. And with its
exceptional reliability, you know your job will get
done on time, every time.

• Keep up with the demands of a high-volume production environment
with the fast, 156-pages-per-minute output—and easily produce up to

4.5 million images per month.
Meet the most rigorous printing requirements with high-quality documents

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at 600 dpi on up to 14” x 18” paper sizes.

• Avoid the hassle, delays and expense of service calls with user-replaceable
consumables that make maintenance fast and easy.

Optimum Flexibility.

Produce professionally finished documents quickly
in a wide variety of sizes and paper stocks.

• Print onto heavy, coated or glossy stock in sizes ranging from 8” x 7” to
14” x 18” at full speed using advanced paper-handling technology. Vacuum
fed trays ensure reliable paper feeding when using a variety of paper stocks.

• Review document quality at any time during long print runs manually or at
pre-set intervals without print interruptions.

• Maximize input/output with up to six input bins for a total capacity of 15,500
sheets, and up to five output locations for a total capacity of 8,100 sheets.

• Maximize productivity by loading and unloading paper while printing.

• Simplify your workflow and enhance your documents with duplexing, edge-to­edge printing, subset stapling, and job offset stacking accuracy within ± 3mm.

• Optimize the system for your needs by adding different combinations of high­capacity feeders and container stackers.

High-capacity, fully adjustable paper trays and
vacuum paper feed technology let you print on a
wide range of paper thicknesses and sizes from
8” x 7” to 14” x 18”.

Easy-to-Use Utilities.

Control print jobs right from your workstation.

• Simplify print runs when you manage end-to-end document production—
such as front and back cover stock insertion—with feature-rich Ricoh custom
bi-directional print drivers.

• Easily monitor consumables, supplies and printer status in real time using
any Inter
Quickly assess available paper types and sizes or check the printer status

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before starting a job using the feature-rich printer driver.
Receive immediate notification of any user intervention that may be needed.

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net browser and remotely download printer usage accounting logs.

On Time and Done Right.

Now you can feel confident that mission-critical,
variable-printed documents, such as invoices and billing
statements, will get out the door on time.

• Configure your workflow to incorporate specific applications and environments
with third-party softwar

• Get multiple sets at engine speed with the Multiple Original Printing (MOP) function.

• Print from your network using TCP/IP and a wide range of standard printing
protocols, including PCL5e, TIFF, native PDF, Adobe
patented Virtual Printer T

• Support for 10/100/1000 BaseTX networks allows the printer to run at the rated
speed. You can also speed network throughput by sending compressed files—
in PDF and TIFF format—directly to the printer without opening an application.

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PostScript®3™and our

Rely on continuous printing with easy-to-change
consumables. Avoid the hassle, delays and
expense of service calls.

Your
Environmental
Partner

Ricoh continues our long­standing commitment to
developing environmentally­friendly office solutions with
superior energy- and supply­saving features, including:

• Power-saving Sleep Mode

• Duplex Modes

• Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Compliant

Ricoh EMP 156 Production Printer

System Specifications

Specifications

Print Speed Letter/LEF: 156/78 ppm

(simplex/duplex) Letter/SEF: 78/39 ppm

PM Cycle (# of images) Engine (First PM): 1,600,000

Duty Cycle Average: 1,200,000–1,500,000

(images/month) Maximum: 4,500,000

d Input

Standar

Maximum Input 15,500 sheets total

d Output

Standar

Maximum Output 8,100 sheets total

Legal/LEF: 156/78 ppm
Legal/SEF: 78/39 ppm
Ledger/SEF: 78/39 ppm
B5/LEF: 156/78 ppm
A4/LEF: 156/78 ppm
B4/SEF: 78/39 ppm
A3/SEF: 78/39 ppm

Container Stackers: 9,600,000
High Capacity Feeders: 9,600,000

3,500 sheets total
Input Bins: 2,500 sheets and
1,000 sheets

Printer Engine: 3,500 sheets
High Capacity Feeder 1: 6,000
sheets
High Capacity Feeder 2: 6,000
sheets

4,100 sheets total
Sample Tray: 100 sheets
Standard Stacker 1: 4,000
sheets with Job Offset

Printer Engine: 100 sheets
(Sample Tray)
Standard Stacker 1: 4,000
sheets with Job Offset
Additional Stacker 2: 4,000
sheets with Job Offset

Paper Sizes/Weights* Letter/LEF, SEF: 8.5” x 11”/16

*Edge-to-edge printing (full bleed) is supported.

Custom Sizes/Weights Minimum: 8” x 7”/20 lb. Bond-

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Memory DDR-SDRAM DIMM (PC2100)

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Har
Printer Ready PDF
Page Description PCL5e, Adobe®PostScript® 3

Languages

Fonts

Resolution 600 x 600 dpi

MOP (Multiple Standar

Original Printing)

Duplex, Simplex Standard

Error Recovery Paper Jams
Embedded Web Server Real-time device monitoring and

Standard Interface Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T

Optional Interface (Card)Multi-protocol Ethernet

lb. Bond-110 lb. Index

, SEF: 8.5” x 14”/16 lb.

Legal/LEF
Bond-110 lb. Index
Ledger/SEF: 11” x 17”/16 lb.
Bond-110 lb. Index
Executive/LEF: 7.5” x 10.5”/20
lb. Bond-110 lb. Index
Folio/LEF, SEF: 8.5” x 13”/20 lb.
Bond-110 lb. Index

110 lb. Index
Maximum: 14” x 18”/20 lb.
Bond-110 lb. Index

PowerPC 750FX (800 MHz)

512 MB

TA HDD

40 GB A

, TIFF

PCL5e: 80 Fonts
PostScript 3: 136 Fonts

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configuration

(autosensing)

10/100Base-TX with automatic
switching

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Protocols TCP/IP (Raw TCP, LPR) and

Drivers Drivers for W

irtual Printer Technology (VPT

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Enables a single printer to support up to 64 print services or
“virtual printers”.

Power 220V-240V, 30A/30/Nema L15-

Weight Minimum: 1,897 lbs.

Engine Floor Loading 660 lbs. per squar
Dimensions (H x W x D) Minimum: 66” x 104” x 64”

Required Maintenance 156” x 122”

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Optional Equipment

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

95/98/2000/NT 4/0/XP Server
2003; PPD for Apple Macintosh
OS 8/9/X

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30P (U.S.)

Maximum: 3.867 lbs.

Maximum: 66” x 226” x 64”

Attention light with Green,
Yellow and Red

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Consumables (avg. yields)

Toner 324,000 images @ 90%

(6 bottles per package) utilization (per package)

Developer 1,440,000 images @ 90%

(2 bottles per package) utilization (per package)

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

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