Ricoh Aficio SP 3300DN User Manual

5.4   
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser 
printers.
• Transparencies used in the printer must be able 
to withstand the machine’s fusing temperature. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 11.1.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing 
them from the printer.
• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long 
periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate 
on them, resulting in spotty printing.
• To...

5.5   
Using the tray 1 or the optional tray 2
Use the print material you use for the majority of your print jobs in the 
tray 1. The tray 1 can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 
paper.
You can purchase an optional tray 2 and attach it below the tray 1 to load 
an additional 250 sheets of paper.
To load paper, pull open the tray and load paper with the side to be 
printed on face down.
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. The top 
edge of the sheet with the logo...

5.6   
Notes
• Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the 
material to warp. 
• If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper 
jams.
Using manual feeder
You can manually load a sheet of print media in the manual tray if you 
select Manual Feeder in the Source option from the Paper tab when you 
change print settings to print a document. See the Software Section. 
Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print 
quality after each page is printed....

5.7   
Knowing an output location
 
The output tray collects paper face down, in the order in which the sheets 
were printed. 
Notes
• If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output 
tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and 
especially keep children away from the surface.
• The output tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m
2 (20 lb) 
plain paper. Remove the pages so that the tray is not 
overloaded.
• If the printed paper is not stacked properly, turn over the...

6.1   
6 Basic printing
This chapter explains common printing tasks. 
This chapter includes:
• Printing a document
• Canceling a print job
Printing a document
This printer allows you to print from various Windows and Macintosh 
applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary 
depending on the application you use. 
For details about printing, see the Software Section.
Canceling a print job
If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the 
printer group in Windows,...

7.1   
7 Supplies and accessories
This chapter provides information on the toner cartridge and accessory 
that are available for your printer.
This chapter includes:
• Toner cartridge
• Accessory
Toner cartridge
When the toner runs out, you can order the following type of toner 
cartridge for your printer:
Toner yield: Approx. 5,000 pages
1. 
Accessory
You can purchase and install the following accessory to your printer:
1 Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
AccessoryDescription...

8.1   
8 Maintenance
This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the 
toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
• Cleaning the printer
• Maintaining the toner cartridge
• Printing a configuration page
• Maintenance parts
Cleaning the printer
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can 
accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality 
problems, such as toner specks or smearing. 
Cleaning the outside of the printer
Clean the cabinet of the...

8.2   
4Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the 
cartridge and check for dirt or dust.
5Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the 
cartridge into the opening in the printer. 
Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves 
within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position 
until it locks into place completely.
6Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.
7Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on....

8.3   
Redistributing toner cartridge
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life span:
• White streaks and light printing occur.
• The Status Monitor program window appears on the computer.
•The Alert LED blinks red.
If this happens, you can temporarily reestablish print quality by 
redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white 
streaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributed 
the toner.
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the toner cartridge...

8.4   
Replacing the toner cartridge  
When the toner is completely empty or the toner cartridge reached the 
end of its life span:
• The printer stops printing.
• The Status Monitor program window appears on the computer.
•The Alert LED blinks red.
At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. 
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the old toner cartridge out.
3Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.
Warning• Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust 
might ignite when exposed...