Ricoh
Aficio 1515MF
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Field Test Report
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job, the main display only indicates the name
of the file. Although the electronic counter can
be printed out, it only displays one number,
indicating the total number of prints for each
function (copier, fax and print).
User Maintenance
The Aficio 1515MF comes standard with one
250-sheet, user-adjustable drawer that accom-
modates paper sizes from 5½" × 8½" to 8½"
× 14", and a 100–sheet bypass that accommo-
dates paper sizes up to 8½" × 14". A fully con-
figured unit can handle up to 850 sheets from
three input sources, as users can add an optional
500-sheet drawer that can accommodate paper
sizes from 5½" × 8½" to 8½" × 14". Users can
simply pull open the drawers using the handles.
However, to load paper into the bypass, the user
must lift a lever, insert the paper and lower the
lever to its original position.
The procedures for adjusting paper drawers on
this unit are more cumbersome than on some
other units BLI has tested. The length and width
guides in the drawers slide to fit the size of paper
being loaded—which BLI considers a plus as
opposed to having to remove them entirely
and reinsert them. However, the length guide
must be removed when changing the drawer
to accommodate 8½" × 14" paper. Further,
users must press down the spring-loaded ramp
in each drawer when loading paper, although
it conveniently locks into place. The drawers
are not equipped with sensors to automatically
detect changes in paper size. In addition, the
bypass is non-intelligent; it detects when paper
has been loaded, but does not detect the paper
size. Some other units BLI has tested also do not
detect paper size loaded in the bypass, but auto-
matically display a menu prompting the user to
select the correct paper size. With the Aficio
1515MF, any time a change is made to the size
of paper in the drawers or bypass, users must
select the User Tools/Counter hard key on the
Users must lift the bypass lever when loading
paper and then lower it to its original position.
The partially exposed drum is susceptible to
damage when clearing misfeeds.
Misfeed Area Locations