Ricoh 403079 Hardware Guide

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    Hardware Guide 1 Guide to the Printer 2 Installing Options 3 Connecting the Printer 4 Configuration 5 Paper and Other Media 6 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 7 Cleaning the Printer 8 Adjusting the Printer 9 Troubleshooting 10 Removing Misfed Paper 11 Appendix Read this manual carefully
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    trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PCL® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, Macintosh, Mac OS, and True Type are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999
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    at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. AQC0 High temperature parts. Turn off the main power and be careful when replacing fusing unit/removing misfed paper. The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled
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    Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. 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
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    to read this. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver. ❖ Hardware Guide Contains information about paper and procedures such as installing options, replacing consumables, responding to error messages
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    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Be sure to read these explanations. Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine's functions, and instructions on resolving user errors. This symbol is located at the end of sections. It
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    Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains
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    the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM "Manuals" provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instructions Manual in HTML version. Follow this instructions to install it. Important ❒ System Requirements : • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows NT4.0. • 800
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    CONTENTS Trademarks...i Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ii Manuals for This Printer iv How to Read This Manual v Symbols ...v Description for the Specified Model vi Installing the Operating Instructions vii 1. Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1 Exterior: Rear View 3 Inside
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    not supported by this printer 87 Print Area ...88 Loading Paper ...89 Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit 89 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray 97 Switching between Paper Trays 104 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge 105 Replacing the
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    Z 175 11.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer 177 Moving the Printer 178 Consumables ...179 Toner Cartridge ...179 Waste Toner Bottle 180 Photo Conductor Unit 180 Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit 181 Maintenance Kit ...181 Specifications...182 Mainframe ...182 Options ...185
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    1. Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and a display that shows the printer status. 2. Front Cover Open the front cover to replace the fusing unit or transfer roller, or to remove jammed paper. The front cover can be opened in two ways: To
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    Guide to the Printer 10. Ventilator Releases heat from internal components to prevent overheating. Malfunctions occur if the vent is blocked or obstructed. 1 The dustproof filter needs to be replaced regularly for proper maintenance. 11. Front Cover (Z) Open Button Note ❒ When setting paper
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    AQC200S 6. Front Cover (A) Open Levers 7. Left Cover Open this cover when replacing the photo conductor unit (PCU), intermediate transfer unit or waste toner cartridge. 8. Power Cable The power cable is separated. Connect the power cable to the printer. The power cable is fixed to the back side. 3
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    AQC023S 1. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of yellow (Y), cyan (C), magenta (M), and black (K). If the message which prompts you to replace toner appears on the screen, replace the indicated color of the toner cartridge. 2. Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit) If the
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    is in the Energy Saver mode. 7. Alert indicator Lights up whenever a printer error occurs. A red light indicates an error has occurred that makes printing impossible; the yellow light indicates a potential error during printing. If the red light is on, follow the instructions that appear on the
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    Guide to the Printer 10. {OK} key Press this key to execute menu items selected on the display. 11. {Escape} key 1 Press this key to return to the previous condition on the display. 6
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    printer. AQC060S 3. [Prt.Jobs] Press to display print jobs sent from a computer. For details, see Software Guide. 4. [Supplies] Press to display the menu of supplies fir the printer In the initial screen, when the instruction "press [Option]" appears in this manual, press the left selection key.
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    Guide to the Printer 1 8
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    By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an expanded variety of features should be turned off and unplugged for at least an hour. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn Type A Camera Direct Print Card Type B Data Overwrite Security Unit Type
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    Type A • Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A F Install the security unit (Data Overwrite Security Unit Type E, Data Storage Card Type A), the Camera Direct Print card (Camera Direct Print Card Type B), or the VM card (VM Card Type D). Insert these units into the SD card slot on the controller board
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    options in the positions shown in the illustration. ❖ Exterior Available Options 2 1. Paper Feed Unit Type 4000 Loads up to 550 sheets of paper. Up to two paper feed units, can be installed on the printer. Installed tray units are identified as "Tray 2" and "Tray 3". See p.14 "Attaching Paper Feed
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    Board Type A". 3. Optional units See p.46 "Attaching Data Overwrite Security Unit Type E". See p.48 "Attaching the Camera Direct Print Card". See p.50 " A. ❒ Some printer models come with the Expansion Hard Disk Drive Unit and Data Overwrite Security Unit installed as default. Reference For the
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    the controller board to install the SDRAM module, the user account enhance unit, or the printer hard disk, carefully follow the instruction below to re-install the controller board. • Re-install the controller board into the printer by pushing the bottom center 2 area of the board, as shown in
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    Tray 2" and "Tray 3" starting from the upper unit. ❒ Before using the new paper feed unit, you must make settings in the printer driver. ❒ Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code. A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Paper Feed Unit (including a paper tray) AET108S B Turn off
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    sides of the printer. 2 AQC031S Important ❒ The printer should always be lifted by at least two people. E Align the printer with the two upright pins on the paper feed unit and then lower the printer slowly. AET074S When installing two paper feed units, connect the two units first using the same
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    feed unit is not installed properly, reinstall it following this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstal- lation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. For
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    to physical shocks. ❒ Available memory varies depending on a model type. ❒ Before using the new memory unit, Be sure to make settings in the printer driver. A Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. B Loosen the three screws securing the controller board. AQC630S The screws cannot
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    Installing Options C Grasp the handles and carefully pull out the controller board. 2 AQC640S Using both hands, slide the controller board completely out. AQC650S D Place the controller board on a flat surface, and then loosen the four screws to remove the cover. AQC660S The screws cannot be fully
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    Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) E Be sure to install the SDRAM module as shown. 2 AQC670S Two slots are provided for the SDRAM modules. The default SDRAM module is installed in the inner slot. To install an additional memory, attach an additional SDRAM module to the outer slot, or replace the
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    replacing the default SDRAM module, press down the levers on both sides ( ) to remove the default module ( ). 2 AET078S Install a new SDRAM module. To increase memory capacity to the maximum of 512 MB, remove the default printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed. 20
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    ❒ If the memory unit is not properly installed, repeat this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. Install the controller
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    or a burn. Important ❒ Before touching the User Account Enhance Unit, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static Enhance Unit. ❒ Do not subject User Account Enhance Unit to physical shocks. A Check the package contains the following: ❖ User Account Enhance Unit Type
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    Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E D Grasp the handles, and then pull the controller board carefully out. 2 AQC640S Using both hands, slide the controller board completely out. AQC650S E Place the
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    Be sure to install the User Account Enhance Unit as shown. 2 AQC680S G Align the notch of User Account Enhance Unit, and then insert it into the controller board, pressing it down until it clicks into place. AET081S H Make sure that User Account Enhance Unit is firmly connected to the con- troller
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    Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E I Fasten the four screws to attach the cover. 2 AQC700S J Align the "PUSH". Push in the controller board until it can go no further. The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed. K Fasten the controller board to the
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    Enhance Unit is not installed properly, reinstall it fol- lowing this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempt- 2 ing reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide
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    . ❒ Do not subject the hard disk drive to physical shocks. ❒ Before using the new hard disk drive, be sure to make the settings in the printer driver. A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Hard Disk Drive AET083S ❖ Flat Cable AQC500S 27
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    Installing Options ❖ Power Cable 2 AET085S ❖ Four Screws AET086S B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Loosen the three screws securing the controller board. AQC630S The screws cannot be fully removed. 28
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    Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 4000 D Grasp the handles, and then pull the controller board carefully out. 2 AQC640S Using both hands, slide the controller board completely out. AQC650S E Place the controller board on a flat surface, and then loosen the four screws to remove the cover. AQC660S The
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    Installing Options F Be sure to install the hard disk drive unit as shown. 2 AET069S G Use the screws supplied with the hard disk drive to secure the unit to the controller board. AET087S H Connect the power cable to the hard disk drive and controller board. AET088S 30
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    Push only on the area of the controller board that is marked "PUSH". Push in the controller board until it can go no further. The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed. 31
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    you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. Install the controller board carefully. For details, see p.13 "Caution when re-installing
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    : • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. Important 2 ❒ Before touching the 802.11b interface unit, touch something metal to dis- charge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the 802.11b interface
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    then unplug the power cable. C Loosen the two screws and remove the cover of the 802.11b interface unit installation unit. AQC091S The removed cover is not used when installing the interface unit. D Fully insert the 802.11b interface unit. AET094S E Tighten the two screws to secure the interface
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    .11b interface unit is not installed properly, reinstall it following this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. 35
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    R CAUTION: • Do not touch inside the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. 2 Important ❒ When using the printer with the Bluetooth interface unit installed, Bluetooth needs to be installed on the computer. ❒ Before manipulating the Bluetooth interface
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    the power cable. 2 C Loosen the two screws and remove the cover of the Bluetooth interface unit installation unit. AQC091S The removed cover is not used when installing the interface unit. D Fully insert the Bluetooth interface unit. AET094S E Tighten the two screws to secure the interface
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    interface unit is not installed properly, reinstall it following this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference 38 For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide.
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    Do not subject the 1284 interface board to physical shocks. A Check the package contains the following: ❖ IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ABT041S1 B Turn off the the 1284 interface board in- stallation unit. AQC091S The removed cover is not used when installing the 1284 interface board. 39
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    interface board is not installed properly, reinstall it following this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. Reference For printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. 40
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    Attaching the USB Host Interface Board Type A Important ❒ When connecting a digital camera to the printer via USB, the USB port of the USB host interface board is required. of the USB host interface board installation unit. AQC910S The removed cover is not used when installing the interface
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    reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. ❒ You can connect the USB cable from a digital camera to the USB host interface board. For details, see p.59 "Connecting a digital camera", or Software Guide. Reference For details about printing the configuration page, see "Test
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    's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit eth- ernet board is attached to the printer. Instead, you can use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board. ❒ Before handling the gigabit ethernet board, ground yourself by touching 2 something
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    Installing Options B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Disconnect the cables from the ethernet port and the USB port of the print- er, and cover each port with its protective cap. 2 AQC046S D Loosen the two screws and remove the cover of the Gigabit ethernet board installation
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    check the Gigabit ethernet board is installed properly: print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu. If it is installed properly, you it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. ❒ You need to make settings with the control panel
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    from physical shocks. ❒ Use the right slot for the Data Overwrite Security unit. 2 A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Data Overwrite Security unit AET104S B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Remove the cover of the controller board's central expansion card slot
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    Attaching Data Overwrite Security Unit Type E E Reattach the cover over the Data Overwrite Security unit. Fasten the screw to secure the cover. 2 AQC107S Note ❒ Do not touch the Data Overwrite Security unit while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. 47
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    Installing Options Attaching the Camera Direct Print Card Important ❒ Protect the Camera Direct Print card from physical shocks. ❒ Use the right slot for the Camera Direct Print card. 2 A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Camera Direct Print Card AET104S B Turn off the power, and
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    Attaching the Camera Direct Print Card E Reattach the cover over the Camera Direct Print card. Fasten the screw to se- cure the cover. 2 AQC107S Note ❒ Do not touch the Camera Direct Print card while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. 49
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    Attaching VM Card Type D Important ❒ Protect VM Card Type D from physical shocks. ❒ Use the right slot for the VM card. 2 A Check the package contains the following: ❖ VM Card Type D AET104S B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Remove the cover of the controller board
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    Attaching VM Card Type D E Reattach the cover over the VM card. Fasten the screw to secure the cover. 2 AQC107S Note ❒ Do not touch the VM card while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. 51
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    Card Type A Important ❒ Protect Data Storage Card Type A from physical shocks. ❒ Use the right slot for the Data Storage card. 2 A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Data Storage Card Type A AET104S B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Remove the cover of the
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    Attaching Data Storage Card Type A E Reattach the cover over the Data Storage card. Fasten the screw to secure the cover. 2 AQC107S Note ❒ Do not touch the Data Storage card while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. 53
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    Installing Options 2 54
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    and other network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port. Alternatively, the optional gigabit ethernet board, which supports 1000BASE-T, is available. Important ❒ Use shielded Ethernet cable. Unshielded cables create electromagnetic inter- ference
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    end of the cable to the printer's network, such as a hub. Note ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit ethernet board is attached to the printer. Reference For details about network environment settings, see Software Guide. For details about attaching the gigabit
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    comes on when 100BASE- TX is being used. It comes off when 10BASE-T is being used. ❖ For gigabit ethernet board 2. Green: comes on when the printer is properly connected to the network. AQC070S 1. Green: comes on when 10BASE-T is being used. 2. Yellow: comes on 100BASE-TX is being used. Green and
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    under Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS X. ❒ Windows 98SE/Me supports USB1.1 speeds. 3 ❒ USB connection with Macintosh is only possible via the printer's USB Ethernet Board Type A". For details about settings for USB connection printing, see Software Guide. 58
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    Optional Interface Unit) • Camera Direct Print Card Type B (Expansion Card) ❒ The USB host interface board is supplied with a USB cable and a hook onto which you can roll up and hang the cable. ❒ Make sure your digital camera supports PictBridge. A Attach the hook on the back of the printer near the
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    host interface board, see p.41 "Attaching the USB Host Interface Board Type A". For details about attaching the Camera Direct Print card, see p.48 "Attaching the Camera Direct Print Card". For details about direct printing, see "Direct Printing from digital camera (PictBridge)", Software Guide. 60
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    . Unshielded cables create electromagnetic inter- ference that could cause malfunctions. A Turn off the printer and computer. 3 B Connect the cable to the interface socket of the IEEE 1284 the cable. Reference For details about settings for parallel connection printing, see Software Guide. 61
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    Connecting the Printer 3 62
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    Admin or a Web browser to make IP address-related settings in a TCP/IP-capable environment. Important ❒ Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. ❒ The following table shows the control panel settings and their default setting only when it is necessary. See Software Guide. 63
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    Configuration A Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Host Interface] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. 4 C Select [Network] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. D Select [Effective Protocol] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. E Select the network
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    ] menu. H If you use IPv4, assign the IPv4 address to the printer. Select [Machine IPv4 4 Address] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. To get the IP address for the printer, contact your network administrator. I To specify the IP Address, press [IP
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    [Specify] in this step, the address you set will not be saved. L Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. M Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. Reference 4 For details about printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. 66
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    Ethernet Configuration Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically Important ❒ When you use this printer in DHCP environment, select [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)] following this procedure. ❒ When [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)] is selected, you cannot make settings for the following items: • IP
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    {OK} key. The address detected by the printer will appear. To check the detected addresses, press the followings: • [IP Add.] IP address • [Subnet M] 4 Subnet Mask • [Gateway] Default Gateway F Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. G Print a configuration page to confirm the
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    necessary. • Auto Select • Ethernet II • Ethernet 802.2 • Ethernet 802.3 • Ethernet SNAP Important ❒ Usually, use the default setting ([Auto Select]). When you first select [Auto Select], the frame type detected by the printer is adopted. If your network can 4 use more than two frame types, the
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    . E Select the frame type using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. 4 F Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. G Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. Reference For details about printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. 70
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    printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name Default Value Communication Mode the Printer for the Network", see Software Guide. ❒ The 802.11b interface unit
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    Mode] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. 4 E Select the transmission mode of IEEE 802.11b using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. • The factory default Board Using Web Browser", Software Guide. F If [802.11 Ad hoc] or [Ad hoc] is selected for [Communication Mode], set the chan- nel
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    page to confirm the settings made. Reference For details about printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. Setting SSID If [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad hoc] is selected for [Communication Mode], set SSID to use for transmission. 4 Confirm the network
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    can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help. For details about printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide. Setting a WEP key In the case of using a WEP key on a network, activate the WEP setting to be used 4 for communication
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    lowercase letter is recognized respectively. E When entering characters is completed, press [Exit]. F Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. G Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. Reference WEP key can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web Image
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    Configuration 4 76
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    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. Note ❒ The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direction. In this manual On the
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    the printer language you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel. The following sizes are supported: • Tray 1: approximately 100 - 216 mm in width, and 148 - 355.6 mm in length. • Bypass Tray: approximately 70 - 216 mm in width, and 140 - 900 mm in length. • Paper Feed Unit (Tray
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    ❖ Input Paper Sizes (Inch version) Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Feed direction Size (inch) Bypass Tray Tray 1 Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3) A4 K 8.26 " × 11.69 " B5 K 7.17 " × 10.12 " A5 K 5.83 " × 8.26 " B6 K 5.04 " × 7.17 " A6 K 4.13 " × 5.63 " Legal (LG) Letter (LT) 5
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    in width, and 5.83 - 35.43 inches in length. • Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3): approximately 3.94 - 8.5 inches in width, and 8.27 - 14 inches in length. • The size is not supported. ❖ Paper weight and number of sheets to be set Supported paper weight Maximum number of sheets (plain paper) Tray 1 52
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    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 sales or service representative. ❒ Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by other printers. Storing Paper
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    paper guides inside the bypass tray. Duplex printing Possible Additional cautions When printing on the reverse side of plain paper that is already printed on, select [Plain: Dup.Back] from [Paper Type:] using the control panel or printer driver. Letterhead Printer setup Printer driver setup
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    printing result is badly wet or smudged, change the setting on the printer's control panel as the following: • Press the {Menu} key, select [Maintenance this setting when the print- 5 ing result has no problem. Coated Paper Printer setup Printer driver setup Duplex Printing • Press the {Menu
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    [Paper Input], and then select [Thin Paper] for the selected tray's paper type. Printer driver setup Click [Thin] in the [Paper type:] list. Enabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used. Duplex printing Note ❒ Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit mark (T) inside
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    . Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides inside the bypass tray. Duplex printing Not possible Additional cautions • Print speed for OHP transparencies is slower than for plain paper. • Due to switching modes, the printer will be on standby for thirty or forty seconds after
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    the envelopes in the opposite direction. Also, configure the printer driver to rotate the print object 180 degrees. • Load envelopes print side down on the bypass tray. 5 • Load envelopes print side up in the input tray or optional paper feed unit. • Check there is no air in the envelopes before
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    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 5 • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation • Paper with windows, holes
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    shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly by the application. ❖ Paper 5 A Print area B Feed direction C Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) D Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) Note ❒ The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver
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    paper tray (Tray 1). The same procedure can be used for the optional paper feed unit. Important ❒ Make sure paper is not stacked above the limit mark inside the tray B Pinch the green clips on the side guide and the end guide, and then adjust the guides to the paper size being loaded. AET042S 89
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    the paper guides to close any gaps. 5 AET044S E Lift the front of the paper tray (Tray 1), and slowly slide the paper tray back in, until it stops. Make sure the tray is fully inserted to prevent a paper misfeed. AET045S Reference For details about paper types supported by the printer, see p.81
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    Loading Paper Setting a Paper Size by Using the Control Panel 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. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Paper Input] using {T}
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    Paper and Other Media E Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. Setting the Paper Size Automatically Important ❒ If you specify the paper size using the control panel, and want to return the settings to load paper size automatically, load paper into the paper tray, and follow this
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    162)K, C5 Env (162 × 229)K, DL Env (110 × 220)K, and Custom Size. • Paper sizes not selected automatically for optional paper feed unit are: B5K, B6K, 51/2 × 81/2K, 8 × 13K, 81/2 × 13K, 81/4 × 13K, 16K (195 × 267)K, 41 paper size, see p.77 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". 93
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    Custom Size Paper for Tray 1 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit Important ❒ 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
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    } key. G Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. Reference When you want to return the paper size settings to [Auto Detect] after printing with the custom paper size, see p.92 "Setting the Paper Size Automatically". 95
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    Paper and Other Media 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 1, Special
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    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. ❒ Load paper with the print side down and in the short-edge feed direction. A Press the mark in the
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    Paper and Other Media B If you load A5 or larger size paper, pull out the bypass tray extension, and then flip it open. AQC004S C Slide the side guides outward, and then load paper print side down, until it stops. 5 AQC005S D Adjust the side guides to fit the paper width. 98 AQC006S
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    Loading Paper Specifying Standard Size Paper for the Bypass Tray This describes how to load standard size paper into the bypass tray. A Set the paper size using the control panel. Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Paper Input] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. 5 C
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    bypass tray. However, the printer can be set to print on paper up to 680 mm in length when using the RPCS printer driver, 677 mm when using the PS3 printer driver, and 432 mm when using the PCL printer driver. ❒ The custom paper size selected using the printer driver overrides that selected using
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    horizontal value using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. G Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. Reference For details about the printer driver, see the printer driver Help. 101
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    type when you load labels, thick paper, envelopes, or OHP transparencies in the bypass tray. ❒ The paper type selected using the printer driver overrides that selected using the control panel. 5 A Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Paper Input] using {T} or {U}, and then press
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    Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. Note ❒ If the printing result is wet or smudged with the [Plain Paper] setting, Make the following to the procedure above. • Press the {Menu} key, select [Maintenance], then select [General Settings], and then select [Plain Paper 1] or
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    option), and when [Auto Tray Select] is set with the printer driver, paper will be fed from the standard tray when you start printing. To print on paper loaded in the paper feed unit, switch the tray to be used to the paper feed unit using [Tray Priority] in the [Paper Input] Menu. A Press the {Menu
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame. The toner
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    cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you can print in black and white using black toner. Change the color mode setting to Black and White using the printer driver. • If black toner runs out, you cannot print in black and white or color until the black toner cartridge is replaced. A Open the top
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    Place the old toner cartridge on paper or some other material to avoid dirtying your workspace. C Take the new toner cartridge out of the box. 6 D Shake the toner cartridge up and down seven or eight times. AET132S Even distribution of toner within the bottle improves print quality. E Remove the
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit F Install the toner cartridge. Holding the toner cartridge horizontally ( ) with the locking lever on the upper side, install the toner cartridge bottom first, and then move the locking lever to the triangle mark ( ). AQC009S G Turn the locking lever to the
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    four photo conductor units. ❖ When to replace the photo conductor unit Replace the photo conductor unit if the following messages appear: • "Replace PCU:Black." Replace the black photo conductor unit. • "Replace PCU:Colour." 6 Replace the three color photo conductor units. The color photo conductor
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit C Turn the two green levers counterclockwise ( ), and then slowly open the inner cover ( ). AQC013S The photo conductor units are installed as shown. From the right, the units are attached in the order of black (K), magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y). 6
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    areas of the photo conductor unit. Doing so may break the photo conductor unit. • Do not touch any protruding areas of the photo conductor unit. These may stain your hands or clothes. G Remove the new photo conductor unit from its box. For black, install one; for color, install all three. AET141S
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit H Remove the protecting cover. Do not remove the tape yet. AET142S I Check the installation position of the photo conductor unit. Install the unit where the colored labels correspond. 6 AQC71S J Install the photo conductor unit with the tape still attached.
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    position. If the installation fails, the small, pentagonal window turns red. AET144S L Hold the photo conductor unit firmly in place, and then pull out the tape. 6 AET145S • Remember to pull out the tape. Malfunctions occur if you attempt to print while the tape is still attached. • The removed
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit N Close the inner cover. Lock the inner cover by pressing in ( ) and then turning the two green levers clockwise ( ). AQC014S O Carefully close the left cover. P Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power. The printer starts calibration. Wait until
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    will result in burns. ❖ When to replace the transfer unit • Replace the transfer unit if the following message appears on the display: "Replace IntTrans Unit." A Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. B Carefully open the left cover of the printer. 6 AQC012S C Turn the two green levers
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit D Carefully open the printer's front cover (A) by pulling the left and right side levers. AQC015S E Turn the green lever of the transfer unit counterclockwise to unlock the unit. 6 AET138S F Pull out the handle of the transfer unit. Grasp the handle and the
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    Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit G When the green line appears, pull up the handles on the upper surface and support the transfer unit with your other hand. AET950S H Grasp the raised up handles with both hands, and then pull the transfer unit completely out. 6 AET951S • Use both hands and
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit J Hold both upper handles, and then slide the transfer unit along the guide rails into the printer. AET953S The upper handles must be raised to insert the unit. K When the upper handles touch the printer body, lower the handles, and then push in the transfer
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    Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit N Close the inner cover. Lock the inner cover by pressing in ( ) and then turning the two green levers clockwise ( ). AQC014S O Carefully close the left cover. P Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power. The printer starts calibration. Wait until
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    and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilt or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and ig- nites when exposed to naked flame. • Dispose at an authorized dealer or approved collection site. If you dis- pose of the used toner containers yourself
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    Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle C Use the supplied seals to avoid toner spills before removing the filled waste toner bottle. Attach the seals to the five sponge pads, allowing them to act as covers. AET153S D Slide the green lever to the unlock position. 6 AET154S E Lift the waste toner bottle
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit G Insert the projection part into the pivot inside the left cover, and then place the waste toner bottle in the horizontal position. AET156S H The green lever will slide automatically when the waste toner bottle is set. 6 AET157S I Check the waste toner
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    in burns. ❖ When to replace the Maintenance Kit Replace Maintenance Kit if the following messages appear on the display: • "Replace Maintenance Kit." 6 Before Replacing The Maintenance Kit contains parts for maintaining the printer. Replace all the parts included in the Maintenance Kit at the same
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    Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Friction Pad Replace all the friction pads in the tray. The following procedure shows how to replace the tray's friction pad (Tray 1). A Carefully slide the paper tray (Tray 1) out, until it stops. Then, lift the front slightly, and then pull the
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    Replacing the Maintenance Kit D Turn the paper tray right way up, and remove the friction pad from the tray. The friction pad spring may by pressing it lightly. If it is properly installed, it will spring back up. F Follow the same procedure to replace optional Paper Feed Unit friction pads. 125
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    Maintenance Kit Replacing the Paper Feed Roller Replace all feed rollers including the printer and the optional Paper Feed Unit(s). The following procedure shows how to replace the printer's paper feed rollers. R CAUTION: • The printer weights approximately 50 kg (110.3 lb.). When moving the print
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    the Maintenance Kit C While sliding the green lock lever to the right ( ), set the new roller ( ). Then, return the green lock lever to its original position ( ). AET401S Check the green lock lever secures the roller correctly by making sure the new roller rotates smoothly. D If the printer has
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    Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Transfer Roller A Carefully open the printer's front cover (A) of by pulling left and right side levers. AQC018S B Pinch the green clips on both ends of the transfer roller. 6 AET163S Do not
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    Replacing the Maintenance Kit D Insert the new transfer roller by placing its underside edge into the grooves shown in the illustration. AET165S E Secure the transfer roller using the green
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    and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Fusing Unit R CAUTION: • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing a new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait at least an hour. before replacing the old fusing unit. Not allowing the unit to cool may result in burns. A Slowly open the printer's front
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    D Prepare a new fusing unit. Replacing the Maintenance Kit AET183S E Align the new fusing unit with the left and right rails. 6 AQC184S F Push the fusing unit carefully in, until it stops. Then, pull up the fixing lever. AQC181S G Close the front cover (A). 131
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    Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Dustproof Filter The dustproof filter is attached to the left side of the printer, as shown. AQC019S A Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. B Use the grips on both sides to turn and then remove the
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    Replacing the Maintenance Kit D Attach the new dustproof filters to the covers at a time. The dustproof fil- ters are all the same size. AET160S E Reattach the dustproof filter covers to the printer one at a time. 6 AET161S AET162S F Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power. 133
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    or loss of sight. If the machine has laser systems, there is a risk of serious eye damage. R CAUTION: • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing unit because it could be very hot. Clean the printer periodically to maintain fine printing. Dry wipe the exterior with a soft cloth. If
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    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Friction Pad If the friction pad is dirty, a multi-feed or a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the pad as follows: A Slowly
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    Cleaning the Friction Pad D Lift the front of the tray, and slide it carefully into the printer until it stops. AET045S Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move. Note ❒ If misfeeds or multi-feeds of paper occur after cleaning the friction
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    pull the tray completely out. 7 AET041S D Move the printer to the edge of a stable table or desk. AQC017S Do not put the printer on an unstable or tilted surface. If the printer is equipped with the optional Paper Feed Unit, do not move the printer and unit together as they are not securely attached
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    Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller E Slide the green lock lever to the right ( ), so that the paper feed roller can be released ( ). AET402S F Wipe the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth. After that, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. Do not use chemical cleaner or organic
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    its original position. Lift the front of the tray, and slide it carefully into the printer until it stops. AET045S Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move. I Insert the plug of the power cord into the wall socket securely. Connect
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    registration roller if dots (caused by specks of paper stuck to the roller) appear on printed OHP transparencies. A Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. B Carefully open the printer's front cover (A) of by pulling left and right side levers. AQC018S C Set the registration roller
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    Cleaning the Printer D Clean the registration roller by applying a soft damp cloth while turning it. AQC172S • Do not use chemical cleaners or organic solvents such as thinners or benzene. • Do not touch the belt of the transfer unit and transfer roller. E Carefully close the front cover (A). F Plug
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    may occur. By performing color registration adjustment, you can restore optimum print quality. If documents show color degradation after the printer is moved, perform automatic color adjustment. A Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then
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    Adjusting the Printer E On the cofirmation screen, press[OK]. Automatic color adjustment begins. Automatic color adjustment takes about 50 seconds. A confirmation message appears when complete. Press [Exit]. F Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. 8 144
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    Correcting the Color Gradation Color gradation during color printing changes slightly, depending on a number of factors. If you print the same file repeatedly or toner was recently replaced, changes may occur in color tones. When this happens, to obtain suitable print results, color gradation can
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    for the highlight and the medium parts are set using [Print Sheet 1] and [Print Sheet 2] respectively. A Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. 8 C Select [Quality Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key
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    and then press the {OK} key. The confirmation message appears. press [Print]. G When printing is complete, the confirmation message appears. press [Con- tinue]. 8 If you want to exit from this menu, press [Exit]. H Select the color you want to adjust using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key
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    Adjusting the Printer J Press [Result] to check the result by printing the calibration sheet. On the confirmation screen, press [Print]. K After printing, press [Yes] to save the settings. L After completing all settings, press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen. 8 148
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    sample and correction values The following explains how to view the color sample of the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and the correction values of the gradation correction sheet. This explanation uses setting K (black) as an example. The setting method for M (magenta) is similar. For C/Y (cyan
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    Note ❒ XXXX represents the printer model name. A K (black) correction values Adjust the printed color when only black toner is used. The currently set correction value is printed in red. 8 B M (magenta) correction values Adjust the printed color when only magenta toner is used. The currently
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    Correcting the Color Gradation Resetting the gradation correction value to the initial value Reset the correction value default. A Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. C Select [Quality Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and
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    all trays. Normally, you need not update the registration. But when the optional paper feed unit or the duplex unit is installed, updating is useful in some cases. A Press the {Menu} key. K C M Y AQC001S B Select [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. 8 C Select [Quality
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    Adjusting Tray Registration F Select the tray you want to adjust using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Print the test sheet to preview the settings. G Confirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust the reg- istration value. In
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    Adjusting the Printer J Set the registration value (mm) using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Increase the value to shift the print area in the positive direction, and decrease to shift in the negative direction. 8 AAL708S A : Print Area B : Feed Direction Pressing the {U} or {T} key makes
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    means the printer is initializing, replenishing toner, or executing maintenance operations. Wait a while. The printer is printing. Wait a while. This is the default ready message. The printer is ready for use. No action is required. The printer is resetting jobs. Wait a while. The printer is setting
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    error. Replace the IEEE 1284 board that caused the error. For details, see p.39 "Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A". Printer Font Error. There are problems with the printer's font file. Contact your sales/service representative. 9 The selected job has already been printed or This
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    valid keys are pressed. A Printer/Document Server Features job has finished. The screen is changing back to the initial screen after the printer came out of the energy-saving mode or was reset. Printer requires user attention. Paper might have jammed or toner might need replenishing. Note ❒ Users
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    print a configura- If you cannot print a configuration page, it probably indicates a tion page? printer malfunction. Contact your sales or service representative. See "Test Printing", Quick Installation Guide the signal strength ❖ Ad hoc Mode or 802.11 Ad hoc Mode when using the wireless Either
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    computers, other devices, and this printer can be blocked by obstructions. Move this printer, computers, other devices, if necessary. If printing still does not start, contact your sales or service representative. Consult with the store where the printer was purchased for information about the
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    Troubleshooting Checking the port connection When the printer is directly connected via the tab. D Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that the correct port is selected. 9 Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 A Access the [Printers and Faxes] window from [Start] on the
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    Not Print Windows XP Home Edition A Access the [Control Panel] window from [Start] on the taskbar. B Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. C Click [Printers and Faxes]. D Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. E Click the [Port] tab. F Check the [Print
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    of Paper and Other Media". • Check the printer driver's paper settings. See the printer driver Help. When "Replace PCU:Black." or "Replace PCU:Colour." appears on the display, replace the photo conductor unit. See p.109 "Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit". Confirm that the paper is not curled or
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    the unit. See p.130 "Replacing the Fusing Unit". Paper is not fed from the select- When you are using a Windows operating system, the print- ed tray. er driver settings override those set using the control panel. Set the desired input tray using the printer driver. See the printer driver Help
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    does not solve the problem, contact your sales or service representative. Color changes extremely when Do not extreme settings for the color balance under the [Print adjusted with the printer driver. Quality] tab in the printer driver's dialog box. See the printer driver Help. Photo images are
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    screen seems empty, replace the toner cartridge of the displayed color. See p.105 "Replacing the Toner Cartridge". • When "Replace PCU:Black." or "Replace PCU:Colour. " appears on the display, replace the photo conductor unit. See p.109 "Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit". • Condensation may have
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    color. See p.105 "Replacing the Toner Cartridge". • When the message "Replace PCU:Black." or "Replace PCU:Colour. " appears, replace the photo conductor unit. See p.109 "Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit". White or color rivers appear. When the message "Replace PCU:Black." or "Replace PCU
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    MB, value of the [RAM Disk] returns to 0 MB if the memory unit is removed. If this happens, reset the value of the [RAM Disk] to 2 MB or higher. For [RAM Disk], see the "System Menu", Software Guide. • When printing a PDF with a password set, set the password of the PDF file using the [Change PDF
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    Additional Troubleshooting 9 168 Problems Solutions Strange noise is heard. If a supply was recently replaced or an option attached in the area the strange noise is coming from, check the supply or option is properly attached. If the strange noise persists, contact your sales or service
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    Additional Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Alert-notification level was If an Alert-notification e- print jobs are transmitted relatively slowly. Note ❒ If the printer is still not operating satisfactorily, contact your sales or service representative. Consult with the store where the printer
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    Troubleshooting 9 170
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    on your hands or clothes. ❒ Toner on prints made after removing misfed paper may be loose (inadequate- ly fused). Make a few test prints until smudges no longer appear. ❒ Do not forcefully remove misfed paper, it will tear. Torn pieces remaining in- side the printer will cause further misfeeds and
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    opening the front cover. ❒ If a misfeed occurs when using the bypass tray, open the front cover, and then remove the misfed paper. A Carefully open the printer's front cover (A) of by pulling left and right side levers. 10 AQC018S 172
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    paper slowly. When the Paper Misfeed Message Appears (Cover A) AQC171S AQC174S If you cannot find the misfed paper, look inside the printer. C If a misfeed occurs in the output area of the fusing unit, open the output cover by pulling back the levers marked "A1" (left and right on the fusing
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    Removing Misfed Paper D Remove misfed paper slowly. AQC177S E Close the output cover of the fusing unit. F Carefully close the front cover (A). If the error message remains displayed even you have removed the misfed paper, check the input tray for a paper misfeed. G
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    Z) • If the "Press Z to open cover and remove paper." message appears: A paper misfeed occurs in the duplex unit. Open the front cover (Z) to remove the misfed paper. A Open the printer's front cover (Z) by pressing the button on the right side. AQC016S B Carefully remove misfed paper. AET179S
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    Removing Misfed Paper 10 176
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    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. Repack the printer in its original packing materials for transporting. Note ❒ The
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    you removed options, reinstall them. See Setup Guide for installing options. Note ❒ Be sure to move the printer horizontally. To prevent toner from scattering, move the printer slowly. ❒ If the optional paper feed unit is installed, remove it from the printer, and then move them separately. 178
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    dealer. Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Average printable number of pages per bottle *1 15,000 pages, 5,000 pages 15,000 pages, 5,000 pages 15,000 pages, 5,000 pages 15,000 pages, 5,000 pages *1 A4/letter 5% test chart, 2 pages/ job, printing in monochrome/color only
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    and humidity. ❒ If the waste toner bottles are not changed when necessary, printing will become impossible. We recommend keeping a stock of bottles or purchasing them soon. Photo Conductor Unit Name Average printable number of pages *1 Photo Conductor Unit Type 145 Black 50,000 pages Photo
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    100,000 pages 100,000 pages *1 A4/letter 5% test chart, 2 pages/job, printing in monochrome/color only. ❖ Maintenance Kit SP C411 (for the 30 ppm model printer) Name Average printable number of pages *1 Fusing Unit 100,000 pages Transfer Roller Paper Feed Roller × 3 Friction Pad × 3 Dustproof
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    Specifications Mainframe ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ Print Process: Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing 4 drums tandem method ❖ First Print Speed: Monochrome: 10 sec or less (A4K/8 1/2 × 11K) Color: 15 sec or less (A4K/8 1/2 × 11K) Note ❒ If the printer has not been used for
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    than 30 seconds (23 °C, 71.6 F) *1 *1 When no error is occurred. ❖ Dimensions: Width Depth Height Printer only (tray not 446 mm (17.4 inches) 589.5 mm (23.2 inch- 487 mm (19.2 inches) extended) es) ❖ Weight: Approximately 50 kg (110.3 lb.) (toner cartridges and power cord included) 11 183
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    Unit) ❖ Interface: Standard: • Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) • USB2.0 It requires a USB computer port and cable that support USB 2.0. Optional: • IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) • Parallel (Bidirectional IEEE1284) • Bluetooth • Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) • USB Host (1.1) ❖ Printer Language: RPCS, PCL
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    Print data • Storing PostScript fonts • Storing log data Note ❒ You can install PostScript fonts with this optional hard disk drive. With Mac OS, types of fonts supported are PostScript Type 1 and PostScript Type 2. To download them, use Printer Utility for Mac. 11 User Account Enhance Unit
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    : 200 pins IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H ❖ Transmission Spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: IPv4, IPv6, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒ SmartDeviceMonitor and Web Image Monitor are supported Mode: ad hoc mode and infrastructure mode 186
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    Unit Type I Specifications ❖ Transmission Spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: IPv4, IPv6, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒ SmartDeviceMonitor and Web Image Monitor are supported Mode: ad hoc mode and infrastructure mode IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖ Transmission Spec.:
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    Appendix Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❖ Supported Profiles: • SPP (Serial Port Profile) • HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile) • BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) ❖ Frequency Range: 2.45 GHz ISM band ❖ Data Transmission Speed: 723 kbps Note ❒ The transmission speed is adjusted according to
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    22 Available Options, 9 B Bluetooth Interface Unit, 9, 36 Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245, 188 C Camera direct print card, 59 Caution when re-installing the controller board, 13 Cleaning the Friction Pad, 136 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller, 138 Cleaning the Printer, 135 Cleaning the Registration
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    Kit, 105 Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit, 115 Replacing the Maintenance Kit, 123 Dustproof Filter, 132 Friction Pad, 124 Fusing Unit, 130 Paper Feed Roller, 126 Transfer Roller, 128 Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit, 109 Replacing the Toner Cartridge, 105 Replacing the waste toner bottle
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    Copyright © 2006
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    Hardware Guide Model Number: CLP30DN/CLP27DN/C7531dn/C7526dn/LP231cn/LP226cn/Aficio SP C411DN/Aficio SP C410DN EN USA G160-8611
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Guide to the Printer
Installing Options
Connecting the Printer
Configuration
Paper and Other Media
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Cleaning the Printer
Adjusting the Printer
Troubleshooting
Removing Misfed Paper
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Hardware Guide
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.