Ricoh AP204, Operator'S Manual

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Please read the Safety Information in the “Operating Instructions” before using this
machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
G033-8610
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INSTALLING THE TONER CARTRIDGES
Warning
•
Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust
might ignite when exposed to an open flame.
•
Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at an
appropriate collection site.
•
If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose
of them according to your local regulations.
Caution
•
Do not open the front cover when the paper tray is pulled
out halfway. If you do, it might cause a personal injury.
Caution
•
Do not eat or swallow toner.
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Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridges out of reach of children.
Caution
•
Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality
and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we
recommend using only those provided by an authorized dealer.
Open the front cover by pulling the front cover open lever.
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Hold the new toner cartridge (cyan) and shake it well, about
10 times, as shown in the illustration.
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Important
❒ If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner might not be evenly
distributed in the cartridge. In this case, the print quality might be reduced.
Remove the tape [1] and the protective cover [2] as shown in the illustration.
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1
2
Align the toner cartridge (cyan) to the “C” mark of the printer as shown in
the illustration. Slide the cartridge in along the printer’s guide rail.
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Note
❒
Do not use excessive force in sliding in the cartridge.
❒ When inserting the cartridge, the side with the seal should be up.
Repeat steps 2 - 4 for installing the magenta, yellow, and
black toner cartridges. When installing, start with the
magenta toner cartridge, then yellow, and then black.
Close the front cover until the center of the front cover
locks securely.
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UNPACKING THE PRINTER AND
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
Caution
•
To prevent injury, it is recommended that at least two people
are used to lift the printer.
Check the contents of the box according to the following
list. If one or more items are missing, please contact your
sales or service representative.
Important
❒ The interface cable is not included in the box. It is your
responsibility to provide the interface cable appropriate for
the computer that you are using.
Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
Operating Instructions
CD-ROM
Toner Cartridge (Black)
Toner Cartridge (Yellow)
Toner Cartridge (Cyan)
Toner Cartridge (Magenta)
Fuser Cleaner
Photoconductor Unit
Fuser Oil Bottle
Power Cord
Syringe
Additional Documentation
Remove the plastic bag.
Lift the printer and move it to the place where you want to
install it.
When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the printer.
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Remove adhesive tape [A] from the printer.
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A
WHERE TO PUT YOUR PRINTER
Your printer’s location should be carefully chosen because
environmental conditions greatly affect its performance.
Warning
•
Make sure that the wall outlet is near the machine and
freely accessible, so that in the event of an emergency, it
can be easily unplugged.
Warning
•
Only connect the machine to the power source described on
this sheet.
•
Avoid multi-wiring.
•
Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the
power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or
bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause
an electric shock or fire.
Caution
•
Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or
an electric shock might occur.
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Place the machine on a strong and level surface. Otherwise,
the machine might fall and cause personal injury.
Caution
•
If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure
there is a continuous flow of air.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
The recommended temperature and humidity
%RH
80
70
50
20
10
°
C
50
°
F
17.5
°
C
63.5
°
F
27
°
C
80.6
°
F
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32.5
°
C
90.5
°
F
60
Possible operation range Recommended range
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to right and left to right.
To avoid possible build-up of ozone, make sure to locate this machine in a large
well ventilated room that has an air turnover more than 30m
3 /hr/person.
Environments to Avoid
Important
❒ Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light
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Dusty areas
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Areas with corrosive gases
❒ Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid
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Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier
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Locations near other electronic equipment
❒ Locations where the printer might be subjected to frequent
strong vibration
Power Connection
Connect the power cord to a power source with a following specifications:
❒
220-240V, 50/60Hz, 4 A or more
Space Required for Installing the Printer
Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the
printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows:
A
C
D
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B
A: more than 10 cm (4.0")
B: more than 40 cm (15.6")
C: more than 10 cm (4.0")
D: more than 70 cm (27.6")
INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL BOTTLE
AND FUSER CLEANER
Caution
•
Do not incinerate the oil bottle. This action could cause a fire or a personal injury.
Caution
•
Spilt oil is very slippery. If oil is spilt, wipe it up with an alkaline cleaner.
Open the top cover by pulling the top cover open lever.
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Remove the orange lock pins.
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Important
❒ These pins will be used when moving or transporting the
printer. Be sure to keep them for future use.
Insert the oil bottle. When inserting, the side with the label should
be facing toward you, and the mouth of the bottle facing down.
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Install the fuser cleaner. When installing, the roller should
be facing toward you.
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Turn the lock levers to hold the oil bottle and fuser cleaner.
Note
❒
Turn the right lock levers clockwise, and the left one
counterclockwise.
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Close the top cover until the center of the cover locks
securely.
Return the green lock levers to their original positions.
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Important
❒ Do not return lock levers with force. If you cannot lock them
easily, remove the photoconductor unit from the printer. Then
re-insert it again until the gears mesh securely. After that, try
again to return the levers to their original positions.
Close the front and top covers until the centers of the covers
lock securely.
INSTALLING THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR
UNIT
Important
❒ Do not touch the surface of the photoconductor unit. This could damage
the photoconductor unit and reduce the print quality.
❒ Do not expose the photoconductor unit to a light source greater than 800
luxes for more than two minutes. This could damage the photoconductor
unit and reduce the print quality.
Open the front cover by pulling the front cover open lever
and open the top cover by pulling the top cover open lever.
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Lift the green lock levers to a vertical position.
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Remove the pins on the both side of the photoconductor unit.
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Remove the protective sheet.
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Insert the photoconductor unit so that the protruding
green axles on both sides are aligned with the tracks
inside the green lock levers. Lower it until the gears
mesh securely.
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Important
❒ When inserting the photoconductor unit, be careful not to touch
or damege the surface.