Ricoh Sp C410dn Service Manual

Correcting the Color Gradation
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Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation 
Correction Sheet
The color gradation correction value setting sheet contains two color sample col-
umns “Sample 1” column for setting the highlight part, and “Sample 2” column
for setting the medium part.
Similarly, the gradation correction sheet contains: “Gradation correction sheet
1” for setting the highlight part and “Gradation correction sheet 2” for setting
the medium part. Gradation correction sheet 1 is...

Adjusting the Printer
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❖Relationship between gradation correction sheet and display
The printed gradation correction sheet and display correspond as shown in
the following diagram:
Comparing at the gradation correction sheet and correction value of each
color, K (black), M (magenta), and C (cyan)/Y (yellow), determine the grada-
tion correction and make settings using the control panel.
Note
❒XXXX represents the printer model name.
AK (black) correction values
Adjust the printed color when only...

Correcting the Color Gradation
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Resetting the gradation correction value to the initial value
Reset the correction value default.
APress the {Menu} key.
BSelect [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
CSelect [Quality Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
DSelect [Colour Calibration] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
ESelect [Reset Setting] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
A confirmation message is displayed.
FPress [Yes].
When...

Adjusting the Printer
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8Adjusting Tray Registration
You can adjust the registration of each tray. The vertical adjustment is used for
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.
APress the {Menu} key.
BSelect [Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
CSelect [Quality Maintenance] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
DSelect [Registration] using {T} or...

Adjusting Tray Registration
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FSelect the tray you want to adjust using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK}
key.
Print the test sheet to preview the settings.
GConfirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust the reg-
istration value.
In this setting, adjust the margins of the test sheet so that they are equal in
size.
HSelect [Adjustment] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
ISelect the parameter you want to adjust using {T} or {U}, and then press
the {OK} key. 

Adjusting the Printer
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JSet 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.
A: Print Area
B: Feed Direction
Pressing the {U} or {T} key makes the value increase or decrease by 1.0 mm
steps.
KPress the {OK} key.
The display returns to the print area [Adjustment] menu.
LPrint the test sheet to confirm the adjustment result.
MPress the {Menu} key to return to...

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9. Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control 
Panel
This section explains what the messages that appear on the control panel mean
and what to do when a particular message appears.
❖Status Messages (in alphabetical order)
Message Status
Calibrating... The printer is calibrating the color. Wait a while.
Energy Saver The printer is in the Energy Saver mode. Press 
any keys to recover to the normal mode. 
Hex Dump Mode In the Hex Dump mode, the printer receives 
data in hexadecimal format....

Troubleshooting
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❖Alert Messages (in alphabetical order)
Messages Descriptions and recommended actions
Address book data error. This message appears when the previously in-
stalled hard disk drive is removed and rein-
stalled. To prevent this message appearing, do 
not remove the hard disk drive. Contact your 
local sales/service representative if this mes-
sage appears.
Cannot print.  Check the file you want to print is a supported 
file type. Check for misfeeds and ask your net-
work administrator...

Panel Tone
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9 Panel Tone
The following table explains the meaning of the various beep patterns that the
printer alerts to users about its conditions.
Note
❒Users cannot mute the printers beep alerts. When the printer beeps to alert
users of a paper jam or toner request, if the printers covers are opened and
closed repeatedly within a short space of time, the beep alert might continue,
even after normal status has resumed.
Beep pattern Meaning Cause
Two long beeps. Printer has warmed up. After cooling...

Troubleshooting
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9Printer Does Not Print
Possible Cause Solutions
Is the power on? Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet 
and the printer. 
Turn on the power.
Does the Online indicator 
stay on?If not, press the{Online} key to light it.
Does the Alert indicator 
stay red?If so, check the error message on the display and take the required 
action.
Is paper loaded? Load paper into the paper tray or onto the bypass tray.
See p.89 “Loading Paper”.
Can you print a configura-
tion...