Ricoh SP5100N User Manual

SP 5100N
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the 
Safety Information in this manual before using the machine.
User’s Guide
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Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential dam-
ages as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Copyright © 2007.
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CONTENTS
1.  Introduction
Special features  ......................................................................................................................................................  1.1
Printer overview  ......................................................................................................................................................  1.3
Finding more information...

Clearing paper jams  ................................................................................................................................................  9.1
Troubleshooting checklist  ........................................................................................................................................  9.5
Understanding the status LED  ................................................................................................................................  9.6...

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Safety Information
When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be 
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used: 
 WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
instructions are not followed, could result in death or 
serious injury.
 CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
instructions are not followed, may result in minor or 
moderate injury or damage to property.
 WARNING:
• Disconnect...

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 CAUTION:
• Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and 
snow.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the 
machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the 
power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
• Before moving the machine, be sure to disconnect all external 
connections, especially the power cord from the wall outlet. Damaged 
power cords are a fire and electric shock hazard.
• When you disconnect the power plug from the wall...

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Positions of Labels and Hallmarks for  WARNING 
and CAUTION Labels
This machine has labels for  WARNING and  CAUTION at the positions 
shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle  the 
machine as indicated.
*This label is stuck to hot surfaces. Be careful not to touch these areas.
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the 
main power switch: 
 means POWER ON.
 means POWER OFF.
CE Marking Traceability Information
(For EU Countries Only.)...

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Note to users in the United States of America
Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when 
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful...

1.1   
1 Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your printer!
This chapter includes:
• Special features
• Printer overview
• Finding more information
• Selecting a location
Special features
Your new printer is equipped with several special features that improve 
the print quality. You can:
Print with excellent quality and high speed
• You can print up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective 
output. See the Software Section.
• Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 43 ppm
a 
and letter-sized paper at...

1.2   
Save time and money
• This printer allows you to use toner save mode to 
save toner. See page 2.7.
• You can print on both sides of the paper to save 
paper (double-sided printing) if you install the 
optional duplex unit.
• You can print multiple pages on a single sheet of 
paper to save paper (N-Up printing). See the 
Software Section.
• You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with 
plain paper. See the Software Section.
• This printer automatically conserves electricity 
by substantially...