Ricoh SP5100N User Manual
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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 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
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. • Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. • PCL and PCL 6 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard company. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • PostScript 3 is a trademark of Adobe System, Inc. • UFST® and MicroType™ are registered trademarks of Monotype Imaging Inc. • TrueType, LaserWriter, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
CONTENTS 1. Introduction Special features ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.1 Printer overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.3 Finding more information ........................................................................................................................................ 1.4 Selecting a location ................................................................................................................................................. 1.5 2. System setup Using control panel menus ...................................................................................................................................... 2.1 Menu overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 2.2 Printing a demo page .............................................................................................................................................. 2.7 Changing the display language ............................................................................................................................... 2.7 Using toner save mode ........................................................................................................................................... 2.7 3. Software overview Supplied software .................................................................................................................................................... 3.1 Printer driver features .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2 System requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2 4. Network setup Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.1 Supported operating systems ................................................................................................................................. 4.2 Configuring TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................................. 4.2 Configuring EtherTalk ............................................................................................................................................. 4.2 Setting Ethernet speed ............................................................................................................................................ 4.3 Restoring the network configuration ........................................................................................................................ 4.3 Printing a network configuration page ..................................................................................................................... 4.3 5. Loading print media Selecting print media ............................................................................................................................................... 5.1 Loading paper ......................................................................................................................................................... 5.4 Selecting an output location .................................................................................................................................... 5.8 6. Basic printing Printing a document ................................................................................................................................................ 6.1 Canceling a print job ............................................................................................................................................... 6.1 7. Supplies and accessories Toner cartridges ...................................................................................................................................................... 7.1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................. 7.1 8. Maintenance Printing information pages ...................................................................................................................................... 8.1 Cleaning the printer ................................................................................................................................................. 8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................ 8.3 Maintenance parts ................................................................................................................................................... 8.7 9. Troubleshooting Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Clearing paper jams ................................................................................................................................................ 9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 9.5 Understanding the status LED ................................................................................................................................ 9.6 Understanding display messages ........................................................................................................................... 9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages .......................................................................................................................... 9.8 Solving general printing problems ........................................................................................................................... 9.9 Solving print quality problems ............................................................................................................................... 9.11 Common Windows problems ................................................................................................................................ 9.13 Common PostScript problems .............................................................................................................................. 9.13 Common Macintosh problems .............................................................................................................................. 9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ............................................................................................................... 10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) ................................................................................................... 10.1 Using the hard disk ............................................................................................................................................... 10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 11.1 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
i 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 the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. • To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. • Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if any of the following occurs: •You spill something into the machine. •You suspect that your machine needs service or repair. •The external housing of your machine has been damaged. • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer. • Dispose of used toner containers in accordance with local regulations. • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and aerosols. A fire or an electric shock might occur. • Connect the machine only to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and do not use an extension cord. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. • Do not place heavy objects on it. Do not pull it hard nor bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire. • If the power cord is damaged (exposure of the core, disconnection, etc.), contact your service representative to change a new one. Operating the machine with a damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
ii 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 outlet, always pull the plug (not the cable). • To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by plug. Do not drag the cord itself. Doing so may result in damage to the cord, leading to fire or electric shock. • For safety reason, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the machine will not be used for an extended period of time such as holidays. • Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside the machine. • Keep toner (used or unused) and toner bottle out of the reach of children. • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the product to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters. • For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the machine or expended supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place at an authorized dealer. • The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating the “hot surface”. Otherwise, an injury might occur. • The fusing section of this machine might be very hot. Caution should be taken when removing misfed paper. • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, an injury might occur. • Do not use aluminum foil, carbon paper, or similar conductive paper to avoid a fire or machine failure. • Make sure the room where you are using the machine is well ventilated and spacious. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is used heavily. • Do not open toner containers forcefully. Toner can spill, dirtying your clothes or hands, and possibly resulting in accidental ingestion. • If toner or used toner is inhaled, gargle with plenty of water and move into a fresh air environment. Consult a doctor if necessary. • If toner or used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water. Consult a doctor if necessary. • If toner or used toner is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large amount of water. Consult a doctor if necessary. • Avoid getting toner on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. If your skin comes into contact with toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. • If toner gets on your clothing, wash with cold water. Hot water will set the toner into the fabric and may make removing the stain impossible. CAUTION: Power Supply The socket-outlet shall be installed near the product and shall be easily accessible. Laser Safety: This equipment is considered a class 1 laser device. This equipment contains a 15 milliwatt, 788 nanometer wavelength, AlGaAs laser diode. The following marking is attached on the inside of front cover of the equipment. Caution: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this Users Guide might result in hazardous radiation exposure. For North America Laser Safety: This equipment complies with requirements of 21 CFR subchapter J for class 1 laser products. This equipment contains a 15 milliwatt, 788 nanometer wavelength, AlGaAs laser diode. Caution: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this Users Guide might result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Do not look into the lamp - it can damage your eyes. • When loading paper, take care not to trap or injure your fingers. • During operation, rollers for transporting the paper and originals revolve. A safety device is being installed so that the machine can be operated safely. But take care not to touch the rollers during operation. An injury might occur. • Fire and breakdown can result from heavy accumulation of dust inside this machine. Consult your service representative for details about and charges for cleaning the machine’s interior. • If you have to move the machine when the optional paper tray unit is attached, do not push on the main units top section. Doing so can cause the optional paper tray unit to detach, possibly resulting in injury. • Before moving the machine, be sure to pull all four handles fully out. If not, an injury might occur. After moving the machine, return the four handles to their original positions. • After you move the machine, use the caster fixture to fix it in place. Otherwise the machine might move or come down to cause an injury. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
iii 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.) Manufacturer: Ricoh Co., Ltd. 3-6 Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, 143-8555 Japan Authorized representative: RICOH EUROPE B.V. Prof. W.H. Keesomlaan 1 1183 DJ Amstelveen The Netherlands * Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. Recycling Please recycle or dispose of packaging materials for this product in an environmentally responsible manner. User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling. Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below. The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must be disposed of separately via the appropriate return and collection systems available. By following these instructions you ensure that this product is treated correctly and help to reduce potential impacts on the environment and human health, which could otherwise result from inappropriate handling. Recycling of products helps to conserve natural resources and protect the environment. For more detailed information on collection and recycling systems for this product, please contact the shop where you purchased it, your local dealer or sales/service representatives. All Other Users If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities, the shop where you bought this product, your local dealer or sales/service representatives. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
iv 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 interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note to users in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
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 up to 45 ppm. For duplex printing, your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 29 ipm b and letter-sized paper at up to 30 ipm. a. pages per minute b. images per minute Handle paper flexibly • The multi-purpose tray supports letterheads, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized materials, postcards, and heavy paper. The multi- purpose tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper. • The 500-sheet standard tray 1 supports plain paper in various sizes. • The 500-sheet optional tray support plain paper in various sizes. You can install up to 3 additional trays. • Two output tray; select either the output tray (face- down) or the rear cover (face-up) for the most convenient access. •Straight-through paper path capability from the multi-purpose tray to the rear cover. Create professional documents •Print Watermarks. You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential.” See the Software Section. •Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the sheet of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster. See the Software Section. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
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 reducing power consumption when not in use. Expand the printer capacity • Your printer has 128 MB of memory which can be expanded to 512 MB. See page 10.1. •A Network interface enables network printing. • You can add 500-sheet optional trays to your printer. These trays let you add paper to the printer less often. • A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) enables PS printing. * Zoran IPS Emulation compatible with PostScript 3 • © Copyright 1995-2005, Zoran Corporation. All rights reserved. Zoran, the Zoran logo, IPS/PS3 and OneImage are trademarks of Zoran Corporation. * 136 PS3 fonts • Contains UFST and MicroType from Monotype Imaging Inc.. 12 34 Printer features The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer. (I: Installed, O: Option) Use the optional hard disk You can install an optional hard disk in your printer. • The 40 GB hard disk can store the data from your computer in the print queue. This decreases the workload of the computer. • You can use various print features, such as storing a job in the hard disk, proofing a job, and printing private documents. • You can manage the print jobs in the print queue of the printer hard disk. For details, see page 10.3. Print in various environments • You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003. • Your printer is compatible with Macintosh. • Your printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces. • You can also use a network interface. Your printer comes with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base TX. FeaturesSP 5100N IEEE 1284 Parallel I USB 2.0 I Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX)I Hard Disk O PostScript* Emulation I Duplex Unit O Optional Tray 2 O Optional Tray 3 O Optional Tray 4 O Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals