Ricoh Mp C5503 User Guide

Paper type and weightPaper sizePaper capacity52–300 g/m2
 (14 lb. Bond–
110 lb. Cover)
Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4Custom size *2
:
Vertical: 90.0–320.0 mm
Horizontal: 148.0–457.2
mm *3, *4
Vertical: 3.55–12.59 inches
Horizontal: 5.83–18.00
inches *3, *4
• 100 sheets (up to 10 mm
in height)
• Thick Paper 1: 40 sheets
• Thick Paper 2–Thick Paper 3: 20 sheets
• Thick Paper 4: 16 sheetsOHP transparenciesA4, 8 1
/ 2 × 1150 sheetsTranslucent paperA3, A4, B4 JIS, B5
JIS1 sheetLabel paper (adhesive labels)B4 JIS,...

Tray 3 (LCT)Paper type and weightPaper sizePaper capacity52–300 g/m2
 (14 lb. Bond–
110 lb. Cover)
Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4
A4
8 1
/ 2 × 11
1000 sheets × 252–300 g/m 2
 (14 lb. Bond–
110 lb. Cover)
Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4*1
8 1
/ 2 × 11
A4
1000 sheets × 2
*1
To load paper any of the sizes specified above, contact your service representative.
Large capacity tray (LCT)
Paper type and weightPaper sizePaper capacity52–300 g/m 2
 (14 lb. Bond–
110 lb. Cover)
Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4
A4
8 1
/ 2 × 11
1500...

Paper Thickness*1Paper weightPlain Paper 160–74 g/m2
 (16–20 lb. Bond)Plain Paper 275–81 g/m 2
 (20 lb. Bond)Middle Thick82–105 g/m 2
 (20–28 lb. Bond)Thick Paper 1106–169 g/m 2
 (28 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index)Thick Paper 2170–220 g/m 2
 (65–80 lb. Cover)Thick Paper 3221–256 g/m 2
 (80 lb. Cover–140 lb. Index)Thick Paper 4257–300 g/m 2
 (140 lb. Index–110 lb. Cover)
*1 Print quality will decrease if the paper you are using is close to the minimum or maximum weight.
Change the paper weight setting to thinner...

Machine/ System Settings. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see
"General Features", Copy/ Document Server
.
• When loading label paper: • We recommend that you use specified label paper.• It is recommended to place one sheet at a time.• Press [Bypass], and then select the appropriate paper thickness for [Paper Type].
• When loading OHP transparencies: • It is recommended to place one sheet at a time.• When copying onto OHP transparencies, see "Copying onto OHP...

When loading thick paper of 106–300 g/m2
 (28 lb. Bond–110 lb. Cover), follow the
recommendations below to prevent misfeeds and loss of image quality.
• Store all your paper in the same environment - a room where the temperature is 20–25°C (68– 77°F) and the humidity is 30–65%.
• When loading paper in Trays 1–4, be sure to load at least 20 sheets. Also, be sure to position the side fences flush against the paper stack.
• Jams and misfeeds can occur when printing on thick smooth paper. To prevent such...

• When loading envelopes in the  orientation, load them with flaps fully open. Otherwise, they
might not feed into the machine.
• Before loading envelopes, press down on them to remove any air from inside, flatten out all four edges. If they are bent or curled, flatten their leading edges (the edge going into the machine) by
running a pencil or ruler across them.
In copier mode
The way to load envelopes varies depending on the orientation of the envelopes. When copying
onto envelopes, load them according...

*1You cannot load side-opening envelopes in the  orientation in Trays 3 and 4.
When loading envelopes, specify the envelope size and thickness. For details, see page 77 "Copying onto Envelopes".
In printer mode
The way to load envelopes varies depending on the orientation of the envelopes. When printingonto envelopes, load them according to the applicable orientation shown below:How to load envelopesTypes of envelopesTrays 2–4Bypass traySide-opening envelopes 
• Flaps: open
• Bottom side of...

Recommended envelopesFor information about recommended envelopes, contact your local dealer.
For details about the sizes of envelopes you can load, see page 144 "Recommended Paper Sizes
and Types".
• Load only one size and type of envelope at a time.
• The Duplex function cannot be used with envelopes.
• To get better output quality, it is recommended that you set the right, left, top, and bottom print margin, to at least 15 mm (0.6 inches) each.
• Output quality on envelopes may be uneven if...

Adding Toner
This section explains precautions when adding toner, how to send faxes or scanned documents when
the toner has run out, and how to dispose of used toner.• Do not incinerate toner (new or used) or toner containers. Doing so risks burns. Toner will ignite on contact with naked flame.• Do not store toner (new or used) or toner containers anywhere near naked flames. Doing sorisks fire and burns. Toner will ignite on contact with naked flame.• Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove spilled toner...

• If toner or used toner is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large amount of water. Consult a doctorif necessary.• When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on yourclothing. If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wash the stained area with cold water.
Hot water will set the toner into the fabric and make removing the stain impossible.• When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on your skin. If toner comes into contact...