Ricoh Sp C410dn Service Manual

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4. Configuration
Ethernet Configuration ........................................................................................ 63
Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically.................................. 67
Making Network Settings for Using Netware............................................................ 69
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration ..................................................... 71
5. Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer........................................... 77
Paper Recommendations .................................................................................... 81
Loading Paper .......................................................................................................... 81
Storing Paper ........................................................................................................... 81
Types of Paper and Other Media ............................................................................. 82
Paper not supported by this printer .......................................................................... 87
Print Area ................................................................................................................. 88
Loading Paper ...................................................................................................... 89
Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit ....................................... 89
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ........................................................................... 97
Switching between Paper Trays............................................................................. 104
6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ......................................................................... 105
Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit ............................................................... 109
Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit........................................................ 115
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle.................................................................... 120
Replacing the Maintenance Kit ......................................................................... 123
Before Replacing.................................................................................................... 123
Replacing the Friction Pad ..................................................................................... 124
Replacing the Paper Feed Roller ........................................................................... 126
Replacing the Transfer Roller ................................................................................ 128
Replacing the Fusing Unit ...................................................................................... 130
Replacing the Dustproof Filter................................................................................ 132
7. Cleaning the Printer
Cautions to Take When Cleaning ..................................................................... 135
Cleaning the Friction Pad.................................................................................. 136
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller ........................................................................ 138
Cleaning the Registration Roller ...................................................................... 141
8. Adjusting the Printer
Adjusting the Color Registration...................................................................... 143
Correcting the Color Gradation ........................................................................ 145
Set the Gradation Correction Value ....................................................................... 146
Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet ..... 149
Resetting the gradation correction value to the initial value ................................... 151
Adjusting Tray Registration .............................................................................. 152 
						

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9. Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel .............................................. 155
Panel Tone .......................................................................................................... 157
Printer Does Not Print ....................................................................................... 158
Checking the port connection................................................................................. 160
Other Printing Problems ................................................................................... 162
Additional Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 168
10.Removing Misfed Paper
Removing Misfed Paper .................................................................................... 171
When the Paper Misfeed Message Appears (Cover A)................................... 172
When the Paper Misfeed Message Appears (Cover Z) ................................... 175
11.Appendix
Moving and Transporting the Printer ............................................................... 177
Moving the Printer .................................................................................................. 178
Consumables ..................................................................................................... 179
Toner Cartridge ...................................................................................................... 179
Waste Toner Bottle ................................................................................................ 180
Photo Conductor Unit ............................................................................................. 180
Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit) ............................................................. 181
Maintenance Kit ..................................................................................................... 181
Specifications..................................................................................................... 182
Mainframe .............................................................................................................. 182
Options ................................................................................................................... 185
INDEX....................................................................................................... 189 
						

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1. Guide to the Printer
Exterior: Front View
1.Control Panel
Contains keys for printer control and a
display that shows the printer status.
2.Front Cover
Open the front cover to replace the fusing
unit or transfer roller, or to remove
jammed paper.
The front cover can be opened in two
ways:
To replace the fusing unit or roller, pull
the levers marked “A” on either side of
the printer. To remove jammed paper,
press the button marked “Z” on the right
side of the printer.
3.Bypass Tray
Up to 100 sheets of plain paper can be
loaded.
4.Power Switch
Use this switch to turn the power on and
off.
5.Tray 1
Up to 550 sheets of plain paper can be
loaded.
6.Standard Tray
Output is stacked here with the print side
down.
7.Top Cover
Open this cover when replacing the toner
cartridge.
8.Front Cover (A) Open Levers
9.Intake Port
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10.Ventilator
Releases heat from internal components
to prevent overheating. Malfunctions oc-
cur if the vent is blocked or obstructed.
The dustproof filter needs to be replaced
regularly for proper maintenance.
11.Front Cover (Z) Open Button
Note
❒When setting paper larger than A5 K, pull out the paper extender as shown.
For details about the sizes and types of paper that can be used, see p.77 “Paper
and Other Media Supported by This Printer”.
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1.Controller Board
Slide this out to install options such as the
memory unit, user account enhance unit
or printer hard disk. Plug cables such as
the USB cable and Ethernet cable into
their connectors.
2.Ethernet Port
Use a network interface cable to connect
the printer to the network.
3.USB Port
Use a USB cable to connect the printer to
the host computer.
4.Optional Interface Board Slots
Insert an optional IEEE 802.11b interface
unit, wireless interface board, or 1284 in-
terface board in this slot. Up to two inter-
face board can be inserted at a time.
5.Expansion Card Slots
Install expansion cards in these slots.
There are three slots.
When you use the expansion card, use
the center slot.
6.Front Cover (A) Open Levers
7.Left Cover
Open this cover when replacing the pho-
to conductor unit (PCU), intermediate
transfer unit or waste toner cartridge.
8.Power Cable
The power cable is separat-
ed. Connect the power cable to the printer.
The power cable is fixed to the back side.
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1.Toner Cartridge
Loads from the printer rear, in the order
of yellow (Y), cyan (C), magenta (M), and
black (K).
If the message which prompts you to re-
place toner appears on the screen, replace
the indicated color of the toner cartridge.
2.Intermediate Transfer Unit
(Transfer Unit)
If the message which prompts you to re-
place it appears on the display, replace
the transfer unit .
3.Photo Conductor Unit
If the message which prompts you to re-
place it appears on the display, replace
the photo conductor unit.
4.Inner Cover
Open this when replacing the photo con-
ductor units or intermediate transfer
unit.
5.Waste Toner Bottle
Collects toner that is wasted during
printing.
If the message which prompts you to re-
place it appears on the display, replace
the waste toner bottle.
6.Fusing Unit
If the message which prompts you to re-
place it appears on the display, replace
the fusing unit.
7.Transfer Roller
If the message which prompts you to re-
place it appears on the display, replace
the transfer roller.
Reference
For details about the messages which appear on the screen to prompt you to
replace the units, see p.155 “Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel”.
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1 Control Panel
1.Display
Displays current printer status and error
messages.
For details about error messages, see
p.155 “Error & Status Messages on the
Control Panel”.
2.Selection keys
Correspond to the function items at the
bottom line on the display. 
Example: In the initial screen, when the
instruction “press [Option]” appears in
this manual, press the left selection key.
3. {Online} key
Indicates whether the printer is online or
offline. Press this to switch between on-
line and offline.
When the lamp is lit, the printer is online,
enabling data reception from the host
computer.
When the lamp is unlit, the printer is of-
fline, disabling data reception from the
host computer.
Press to return to the ready condition.
4. {Job Reset} key
When the printer is online, press this key
to cancel an ongoing print job.
5. {Menu} key
Press this key to make and check the cur-
rent printer settings.
For details, See “Making Printer Settings
Using the Control Panel”, Software
Guide.
6.Power indicator
This indicator remains lit while the pow-
er is on. It is unlit when the power is off
or while the printer is in the Energy Saver
mode.
7.Alert indicator
Lights up whenever a printer error oc-
curs. A red light indicates an error has oc-
curred that makes printing impossible;
the yellow light indicates a potential er-
ror during printing.
If the red light is on, follow the instruc-
tions that appear on the display.
8.Data In indicator
Blinks when the printer is receiving data
from a computer. The Data In indicator is
lit if there is data to be printed.
9.Scroll keys
Press to move the cursor in each direc-
tion, step by step.
When the {U}, {T}, {V}, or {W} key ap-
pears in this manual, press the scroll key
of the same direction.
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10. {OK} key
Press this key to execute menu items se-
lected on the display.
11. {Escape} key
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1 Display Panel
This section describes configuration using the display panel on the initial screen.
1.Operational status or messages
Displays current machine status, such as
“Ready”, “Offline”, and “Printing...”.
2.[Option]
Press to display the status of options in-
stalled in the printer.
3.[Prt.Jobs]
Press to display print jobs sent from a
computer. 
For details, see Software Guide.
4.[Supplies]
Press to display the menu of supplies fir
the printer.
Reading the Display and Using Keys
This section explains how to read the display and using the selection key for the
initial display.
1.{Escape} key
Press to cancel an operation or return to
the previous display.
2.{OK} key
Press to set a selected item or entered nu-
meric value. 
3.Scroll keys
Press to move the cursor in each direc-
tion, step by step.
When the {U}, {T}, {V}, or {W} key ap-
pears in this manual, press the scroll key
of the same direction.
4.Selection keys
Correspond to the function items at the
bottom line on the display. 
Example: In the initial screen, when the
instruction “press [Option]” appears in
this manual, press the left selection key.
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