Ricoh Sp C410dn Service Manual

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This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray.
R CAUTION:
Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit
The following example explains loading procedure for the standard 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. Misfeeds
might occur.
❒Do not put different types of paper in a single paper tray.
ASlowly slide out the...

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CSlide the green switch on the front of the tray to the type of paper to be
loaded. When loading paper of 75 g/m2, 20 lb., or thicker, slide the switch
to the right.
DLoad the new paper stack print side up, making sure the paper is flush
against the paper guides. Adjust the paper guides to close any gaps.
ELift 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....

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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.
APress the {Menu} key.
BSelect [Paper Input] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
CSelect [Paper Size: (tray name)] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
For example, [Paper Size: Tray 1] is selected for Tray 1 as shown.
DSelect the paper size you want to set...

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EPress 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 procedure.
APress the {Menu} key.
BSelect [Paper Input] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
CSelect [Paper Size: (tray name)] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
For example, [Paper Size:...

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DSelect [Auto Detect] using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key.


EPress the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen.
Note
❒Some paper sizes are not selected automatically. Check the followings, de-
pending on the printer model:
 Paper sizes not selected automatically for Tray 1 are: 
B5K, B6K, 5
1/2 × 81/2K, 8 × 13K, 81/2 × 13K, 81/4 × 13K, 16K (195 ×
267)K, 41/8 × 91/2K, 37/8 × 71/2K, C6 Env (114 × 162)K, C5 Env (162 ×
229)K, DL Env (110 × 220)K, and Custom Size.
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Specifying 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 select-
ed using the control panel. Do not make settings using the control panel if you
have already made settings using the printer driver. However, when printing
with a printer driver other than the RPCS printer driver,...

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DSelect [Custom Size] using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key.


EEnter the vertical value using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
FEnter the horizontal value using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
GPress the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen.
Reference
When you want to return the paper size settings to [Auto Detect] after print-
ing with the custom paper size, see p.92 “Setting the Paper Size Automat-
ically”. 

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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 Paper 2, Special Paper 3,
Colour Paper, Letterhead, Preprinted Paper, Label Paper, Bond Paper, Card-
stock, OHP (Transparency), Envelope, Thick Paper 1, Thick Paper 2 (157 -
209.4 g/m
2), Thin Paper, Plain: Dup.Back (reverse side of...

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Note
❒If the printing result is wet or smudged with the [Plain Paper] setting, Make
the following settings using the control panel:
 Select [Plain Paper] for the paper type according to the procedure above.
Press the {Menu} key, select [Maintenance], [General Settings], and [Plain
Paper]. Select the tray you want to set, and then select [Plain Paper 1] or
[Plain Paper 2].
❒The following paper types cannot be printed on both sides:
 Special Paper, Label Paper, Cardstock, OHP...

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BIf you load A5 or larger size paper, pull out the bypass tray extension, and
then flip it open.
CSlide the side guides outward, and then load paper print side down, until
it stops.
DAdjust the side guides to fit the paper width.
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