Ricoh Aficio MP 1500 User Manual

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Changing a User Code
Note
❒Even if you change a user code, the
counter value will not be cleared.
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
BSelect [System Settings] using {U}
or {T}, and then press the {OK}
key.
CSelect [Key Operator Tools] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
DSelect [Program/Change User Code]
using {U} or {T}, and then press
the {OK} key.
ESelect [Change] using {U} or {T},
and then press the {OK} key.
FEnter the registered user code you
want to change using the number
keys, and then press the {OK} or
{#} key.
Note
❒When you select the user code
from the User Code List, press
[List]. Select the user code you
want to change using {U} or
{T}, and then press the {OK}
key twice.
GEnter the new user code using the
number keys, and then press the
{OK} or {#} key.
The “ 
Programmed ” message ap-
pears, and then the “ User Code ”
display returns.
HPress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
Deleting a User Code
Important
❒This operation also deletes user
codes registered to multiple func-
tions. User control via the deleted
user code is no longer possible.
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
BSelect [System Settings] using {U}
or {T}, and then press the {OK}
key.
CSelect [Key Operator Tools] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
DSelect [Program/Change User Code]
using {U} or {T}, and then press
the {OK} key.
ESelect [Delete] using {U} or {T},
and then press the {OK} key.
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FSelect [Per User Code] or [All User
Codes] using {U} or {T}, and then
press the {OK} key.
When selecting [All User Codes], a
confirmation message appears.
Press [Yes], and then proceed to
step 
I.
GEnter the registered user code you
want to delete using the number
keys, and then press the {OK} or
{#} key.
Note
❒When you select the user code
from the User Code List, press
[List]. Select the user codes you
want to delete using {V}, and
then press the {OK} key.
A confirmation message appears.
HPress [Yes].
The “Deleted.” message appears,
and then the “User Code” display
returns.
IPress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
Displaying the Counter for 
Each User Code
You can check the counter for each
user code.
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
BSelect [System Settings] using {U}
or {T}, and then press the {OK}
key.
CSelect [Key Operator Tools] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
DSelect [Counter per User Code] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
ESelect [Display] using {U} or {T},
and then press the {OK} key.
The counter for each user code will
be displayed.
FPress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
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Printing the Counter for Each 
User Code
You can print out the counter for each
user code.
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
BSelect [System Settings] using {U}
or {T}, and then press the {OK}
key.
CSelect [Key Operator Tools] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
DSelect [Counter per User Code] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
ESelect [Print] using {U} or {T} and
then press the {OK} key.
FPress the {Start} key.
The counter list prints out.
GPress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
Clearing the Counter
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
BSelect [System Settings] using {U}
or {T}, and then press the {OK}
key.
CSelect [Key Operator Tools] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
DSelect [Counter per User Code] using
{U} or {T}, and then press the
{OK} key.
ESelect [Clear] using {U} or {T},
and then press the {OK} key.
A confirmation message appears.
FPress [Yes].
The “Counter has been cleared.”
message appears, and then the
“Codes:Counters” display returns.
GPress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
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							49
5. Troubleshooting
If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You 
Want
The following chart gives explanations of common problems and messages. If
other messages appear, follow the instructions displayed.
Problem Causes Solutions
“ 
Please wait. ” ap-
pears.This message appears 
when you turn on the oper-
ation switch or change the 
toner bottle.Wait for the machine to get ready.
The display is off. The machine is in Energy 
Saver mode.Turn on the operation switch.
The operation switch is 
turned off.
Nothing happens when the 
operation switch is turned 
on.The main power switch is 
turned off.Turn on the main power switch.
The user code entry dis-
play appears.Users are restricted by user 
management.Enter the user code (up to eight dig-
its), and then press the {OK} or {#} 
key.
Problem Causes Solutions
Misfeeds occur frequently. The trays side fences may 
not be locked.Check the side fences are locked. 
p.59 “Changing the Paper Size”.
The trays end fence may 
not be set properly.Check the end fence is set properly. 
See p.59 “Changing the Paper Size”.
You may have loaded pa-
per of a size not shown on 
the paper size selector.When using paper of a size that can-
not be detected automatically, use 
Tray Paper Settings to set the paper 
size. See p.38 “Tray Paper Size: Tray 
1” and p.78 “Copy Paper”.
An error message remains, 
even if misfed paper is re-
moved.When a misfeed message 
appears, it remains until 
you open and close the cov-
er, as required.Clear misfed paper, and then open 
and close the front cover. See p.57 
“x Clearing Misfeeds”.
You forgot your key opera-
tor code.— Contact your service representative.
” 
Max. number of 
sets is  
* ” appears.The number of copies ex-
ceeds maximum copy 
quantity.You can change the maximum copy 
quantity. See p.42 “Max. Number of 
Sets” . 
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5If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Problem Causes Solutions
Copies appear dirty. Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See p.28 
“Adjusting Image Density”. 
 Auto Image Density is not 
selected.Adjust the auto image density. See 
p.28 “Adjusting Image Density”. 
The reverse side of an orig-
inal image is copied.Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See p.28 
“Adjusting Image Density”. 
 Auto Image Density is not 
selected.Adjust the auto image density. See 
p.28 “Adjusting Image Density”. 
A shadow appears on cop-
ies if you use pasted origi-
nals.Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See p.28 
“Adjusting Image Density”. 
 Change the orientation of the origi-
nal.
Put mending tape over the pasted 
areas.
The same copy area is dirty 
whenever making copies.The exposure glass or ADF 
is dirty.Clean them. See  p.67 “Maintaining 
Your Machine”.
Copies are too light. Image density is too light. Adjust the image density. See p.28 
“Adjusting Image Density”. 
The paper size is not ap-
propriate.Use the recommended paper.
Note
❒A light copy may result when 
you use damp or rough grain pa-
per.
Toner bottle is almost emp-
ty.Add toner. See p.54 “D Adding 
Toner”.
Parts of the paper are not 
copied.The original is not placed 
correctly.Place originals correctly. See p.19 
“Placing Originals”. 
An improper paper size is 
selected.Select the proper paper size.
Copies are blank. The original is not placed 
correctly.When using the exposure glass, 
place originals face down. When us-
ing the ADF, place them face up. See 
p.19 “Placing Originals”. 
A moiré pattern is pro-
duced on copies.Your original has a dot pat-
tern image or many lines.Place the original on the exposure 
glass at a slight angle.
R
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5 If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want
This section explains causes and remedies when copy results are not as expect-
ed.
❖Basic
When Memory Is Full
Problem Causes Solutions
You cannot combine sever-
al functions.Selected functions cannot 
be used together.Check the combination of functions 
and make the settings again. 
Reference
 p.75 “Combination Chart” 
Messages Causes Solutions
 
Reset * orig., then press 
[Resume] to scan and copy the re-
maining originals.
 
 [Stop] [Resume] The machine checks 
if the remaining orig-
inals should be cop-
ied, after the scanned 
original has been 
printed.To continue copying, 
remove all copies, 
and then press 
[Resume]. To stop 
copying, press [Stop].
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5B Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Note
❒You can change the paper size.
❒This illustration shows the paper
tray.
APull the paper tray out slowly un-
til it stops.
BSquare the paper and load it in
the tray.
Important
❒Check the top of the stack is not
higher than the limit mark in-
side the tray.
Note
❒Fan the paper before loading.
❒Straighten curled or warped pa-
per before loading.
❒When using paper tray 1, before
loading paper, push down the
metal plate.
CPush the paper tray in, until it
stops.
APH009S
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Orientation-Fixed Paper or Two-Sided Paper
Orientation-fixed (top to bottom) or two-sided paper (for example, letterhead
paper, prepunched paper, or copied paper) might not print correctly, depending
on how the originals and paper are placed. 
Reference
 p.43 “Letterhead Setting” 
Note
❒Select [On] in [Letterhead Setting] under [Copier Features] (User Tools), and then
place the original and paper as shown below.
❖Original Orientation
❖Loaded paper orientation
Exposure glass ADF
APH004S
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5D Adding Toner
When D appears, it is time to add toner.
Handling Toner
R WARNING:
R CAUTION:
Important
❒Faults may occur if you use toner other than the recommended type.
❒When adding toner, do not turn off the operation switch. If you do, settings
will be lost.
❒Always add toner when the machine instructs you.
❒Do not repeatedly install and remove toner bottles. This will result in toner
leakage.
❒Do not shake the removed toner bottle. Remaining toner might scatter.
Note
❒You can make about 50 copies even after the D symbol begins flashing, but
replace toner early to prevent poor copy quality.
Toner Storage
When storing toner, the following precautions should always be followed:
 Store toner containers in a cool, dry place free from direct sunlight.
 Store on a flat surface.
Used Toner
Note
❒Toner cannot be re-used. Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ig-
nite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of used toner containers 
in accordance with local regulations.
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of reach of children.
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