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Operating InstructionsPrinter ReferenceRead this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for futurereference.For safety, please

viiiPrinter Does Not Print... 49Other Printing Problems...

Using the Operation Panel885Menu TableIPDL-C Menu 1. Job Timeout2. I/O TimeoutRPS2 Menu 1. Color Level2. Color Mode3. Color Set4. ColorProfile5. Toner

Menu Table895*1This menu appears when you use the duplex printer.*2The setting is not effective.*3Available only when the optional parallel interface

Using the Operation Panel905Menu SettingsIPDL-C MenuThe following are the settings you can make with “IPDL-C Menu”.Note❒Italicized settings indicate d

Menu Settings915❖3.Color Set (Color Setting)You can select the correction method used for converting the RGB data toCMYK data.•OffNo modification to t

Using the Operation Panel925• Solid ColorUse this setting to print specific colors, logos and so on.❖5.Toner SavingYou can select whether Toner Saving

Menu Settings935❖8.Auto Tray SW (Auto Tray Switch)You can select whether or not the printer will automatically switch to the oth-er tray if it has the

Using the Operation Panel945❖E.Print ErrorsYou can select if an error report should be printed from the current tray whena PostScript error occurs whi

Menu Settings955❖2. Tray Size[*]You can select the size of the paper tray whenever you set the paper size dialto “p”.•B4 JIS•B5 JIS•8.5×5.5•8x13• 8.25

Using the Operation Panel965❖5. Energy SaverYou can select after how many minutes the printer should enter the EnergySaver mode if no operation is per

Menu Settings975❖10. Parallel 2You can select the optional parallel interface timing setting. Normally it is notnecessary to change this setting.• ACK

ixUsing the Job Log... 111Printing the Job Log ...

Using the Operation Panel985❖32. IP Address – 39. Active PTL.These items appear when the optional Network Interface Board is installed inthe printer.R

Printing the Configuration Page995Printing the Configuration PageUse the following procedure to print the configuration page which shows thecurrent pr

Using the Operation Panel1005Interpreting the Configuration PageInterpreting the Configuration Page/IPDL-CReference❖Firmware VersionThis shows the pri

Interpreting the Configuration Page1015❖Total PagesThis is the total number of pages printed by the printer to date.• Color CounterThis is the number

Using the Operation Panel1025Interpreting Configuration Page/RICOH-SCRIPT2❖ReferenceShows the printer system version and so on. You can also see the s

Printing the Color Sample1035Printing the Color SampleUse the following procedure to print the color sample.Note❒You should select A4 or 81/2”×11” pap

Using the Operation Panel1045Resetting MenusUse the following reset procedure to return the settings of all menus to their ini-tial default settings.N

Resetting Menus1055DPress {T} or {U} to display "6.Menu Reset", and then press {Enter}. <Maintenance> j 6.Menu Reset lThe followi

Using the Operation Panel1065Administering Printing by User CodeThis printer keeps a record of the number of pages printed under each UserCode set in

Administering Printing by User Code1075Viewing the Number of Pages Printed Under Each User CodeThe following procedure describes how to print the list

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Using the Operation Panel1085Reading the Statistics Report1.User CodeShows a list of User Codes. However, ifUser Codes have not been configured,"

Administering Printing by User Code1095CPress {T} or {U} to display "Maintenance", and then press {Enter}. <Menu> j Maintena

Using the Operation Panel1105BPress {Menu}.The following message appears on the panel display. <Menu> j IPDL-C Menu lCPress {T} or

Using the Job Log1115Using the Job LogThis printer records a job log which shows the time of each print job, the numberof pages, and the current print

Using the Operation Panel1125BPress {T} or {U} to display "List Print", and then press {Enter}. <Menu> j List Print lThe

Using the Job Log1135Reading the Job Log1. User IDShows a list of User IDs. However, if UserIDs have not been configured, "?" ap-pears. Wiht

Using the Operation Panel1145

1156. AppendixColor GuideColor Printing BasicsAdditive (Emitted) and Subtractive (Reflected) Color ModelsAll light is a mixture of red, green, and blu

Appendix1166The colors of the RGB color model can be mixed to produce the cyan, magenta,and yellow of the CMY color model and vice versa. Two colors o

Memory Capacity and Paper Size1176Memory Capacity and Paper SizeThe following table shows the relationship between printable paper sizes andmemory cap

11. Uninstalling the PrinterDriver and SoftwareUninstalling the IPDL-C Printer DriverThis section describes how to uninstall the IPDL-C printer driver

Appendix1186Low MemoryThe error message shown below is output by the printer whenever there is notenough memory to print your data.The following are t

Moving and Transporting the Printer1196Moving and Transporting the PrinterR CAUTION:Important❒Be sure to disconnect all cables from the printer before

Appendix1206SpecificationsMainframe❖Configuration:Desktop❖Print process:Laser beam and dry toner electrical photographic system❖Printing speed:Simplex

Specifications1216❖Power consumption:❖Noise emission *1 ❖Sound power level❖Sound pressure level *2 *1The above measurements made in accordance with IS

Appendix1226❖Duplex printerMeasurement conditions: With the paper tray, bypass tray and output trayextender opened.❖Weight:Simplex printerApproximatel

Specifications1236❖Optional equipment:• PAPER FEED UNIT Type305• Network Interface Board Type306• IEEE 1284 Parallel Type204• Printer Feature Expander

Appendix1246Printer Feature Expander 185 / Memory Unit TypeA❖Module type:SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual-in-line Memory Module)❖Memory type:SDRAM (Synchro

Consumables1256ConsumablesR CAUTION:❖Toner cartridge*1For the name of toner cartridges, see the inside of front cover of this manual.*2A4 5% test char

Appendix1266❖Other consumablesNote❒Actual life of consumables depends on the type and size of paper you areusing, the contents of your print images, a

127INDEXAadhesive labels, 25AppleTalk Status, 102Auto Tray SW, 93BBi-direction, 97Bypass Tray, 100bypass tray, 32Bypass Use, 95Ccharger,

Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software21Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer DriverLimitation❒Uninstalling the printer driver requir

128OOHP Slip, 97OHP transparencies, 26Option Interface, 100output tray extender, 35ozone filter, 76Ppaper, 21, 30PAPER FEED UNIT Type305,

129Windows 95/98cancel a print job, 17IPDL-C , properties, 5IPDL-C, uninstall, 1RICOH-SCRIPT2, properties, 10RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall, 3Wind

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Note to users in the United States of AmericaNotice:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

RICOH COLOR LASER AP306/AP306D Operating InstructionsRICOH COMPANY, LTD.15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111Overs

Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver31Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer DriverThis section describes how to uninstall the RICOH-SCRIPT2

Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software41Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer DriverLimitation❒Uninstalling a printer driver r

52. Setting Up the Printer Driverand Canceling a Print JobIPDL-C Accessing the Printer PropertiesWindows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer PropertiesThere

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job62❒When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the ap-plicati

IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties72Making printer default settings – Printing Preferences PropertiesLimitation❒Changing the printer settings req

IntroductionThis manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To getmaximum versatility from this machine a

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job82Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer PropertiesMaking printer default settings - Printer Pr

IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties92DSet desired settings and click [OK].Note❒Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all app

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job102RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting up for PrintingWindows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer PropertiesThere

RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting up for Printing112Note❒The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printer Properties maydiffer depending on the appli

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job122BClick the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change.COn the [File] menu,

RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting up for Printing132Note❒General users can change the settings in an application's [Print] window.❒The actual procedures yo

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job142ReferenceFor more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op-erating Ins

RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting up for Printing152CSet desired settings and click [OK].ReferenceFor more information about each tab, see the “Operating Instru

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job162Setting up for printing from an applicationAOpen the file you want to print.BOn the [File] m

Canceling a Print Job172Canceling a Print JobWindows 95/98 - Canceling a Print JobADouble-click the printer icon on the task bar.This opens a window t

iTrademarksRICOH-SCRIPT2® is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company.Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Mi-crosoft Corp

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job182DPress {Reset} on the operation panel.A message appears on the panel display indicating that

Canceling a Print Job192Macintosh - Canceling a Print JobADouble-click the printer icon on the desktop.This opens a window that shows all the print jo

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job202

213. Paper and Other MediaPaper and Other Media Supported by This PrinterPaper Types and SizesThis section describes the type, size, feed direction, a

Paper and Other Media223❖Paper sizes and paper feed directions supported by each paper tray (Metric version)•✩ means that the size is supported and ne

Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer233❖Paper sizes and paper feed directions supported by each paper tray (Inch version)•✩ means that the

Paper and Other Media243❖Paper weight and number of sheets to be set*1Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark indicated on

Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer253Types of paper and other media❖Plain paper• The standard tray can hold up to 250 sheets. *1 • The by

Paper and Other Media263• Remove any unused adhesive labels from the tray after you are finishedprinting. Leaving them in the tray can cause them to c

Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer273❖Envelopes• When printing on envelopes, use the bypass tray.Note❒When you print with RICOH-SCRIPT2 o

iiSafety InformationWhen using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always befollowed.Safety During OperationIn this manual, the fo

Paper and Other Media283Paper not supported by this printerAvoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer:• Paper who

Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer293Printable AreaThe following shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the printmargi

Paper and Other Media303Loading PaperLoading Paper in the Paper TrayThis section describes instructions forloading paper in the standard papertray and

Loading Paper313D Adjust the paper size dial tomatch the size and feed directionof paper in the paper tray.Note❒ See the following table for theapprop

Paper and Other Media323CPress {T} or {U} to display“2.Tray Size[*]”, and then press{Enter}. <System Menu> j 2.Tray Size[*]lThe currently se

Loading Paper333Note❒Slide out the bypass tray ex-tender to support paper sizeslarger than A4L.CLoad paper until it stops with theprint side down.Impo

Paper and Other Media343CSelect the paper size you haveloaded in the tray.Standard paper sizeAPress {T} or {U} to display thepaper size that is in the

Loading Paper353Sliding out the Output Tray ExtenderIf you load paper larger than A4L or81/2" × 11"L, slide out the output trayextender.Impo

Paper and Other Media363

374. TroubleshootingError & Status MessagesThere are three types of error and status messages.• Printed error message• Error and status messages o

iiiR CAUTION: •Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before yo

Troubleshooting384Error & Status Messages on the Operation PanelImportant❒If the error message that is not included in the following table appears

Error & Status Messages394Close Front CoverThe front cover is open. Close the front cover. ⇒ the "Setup Guide" that comes with the print

Troubleshooting404Paper Size Error There is a difference be-tween the paper size in the tray and the requested pa-per size from the computer.After con

Error & Status Messages414Reset Paper Tray CorrectlyThe paper tray is not in-stalled correctly.Install the paper tray cor-rectly.The tray on the p

Troubleshooting424B0:Error An error has occurred in the optional memory unit.Turn the printer off and on. Then, try to print again.Turn off the printe

Error & Status Messages434*1This message appears when you use the duplex printer.Note❒If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, tur

Troubleshooting444Getting Printer Information over the NetworkNote❒The optional Network Interface Board is required to acquire printer informa-tion ov

Error & Status Messages454Low on xxx Toner The indicated toner is low. Replace the indicated toner cartridge. The color of the toner is shown by t

Troubleshooting464*1This message appears when you use the duplex printer.Paper Tray : Not Set Cor-rectlyThe paper tray is not in-stalled correctly.Ins

Error & Status Messages474Printer configurationYou can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖telnetUse the info com

ivEnergy Star Program❖Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode)This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after thelast operation has

Troubleshooting484❖*2 Input Tray: PageSize❖*3 Input Tray: Status❖*4 Emulation: NamePaper size DescriptionA3R A3KA4 A4LA5 A5LA6R A6KB4R B4KB5 B5LB6R B6

Printer Does Not Print494Printer Does Not PrintPossible cause SolutionsIs the power on? If not, confirm that the power cord is securely plugged into t

Troubleshooting504If you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, printing does not start or is interrupted.The data is cleared when the Job Time

Printer Does Not Print514Is the Data In indicator blinking or lit after start-ing the print job?If the Data In indicator stays off, data is not being

Troubleshooting524If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, contact your salesor service representative.Note•Windows 95/98AClick [S

Other Printing Problems534Other Printing ProblemsNote❒For more information about the IPDL-C printer driver, see the printer driver'sHelp.❒For mor

Troubleshooting544Paper misfeeds occur fre-quently.Check the paper size settings. The size specified with the paper size dial might be different from

Other Printing Problems554It takes too much time to per-form black and white print-ing.[Color] is selected on the printer driver. Change the col-or mo

Troubleshooting564Image density is too light. Turning on [Toner Saving] can cause blurring or fine lines not to be printed. With color printing, toner

Other Printing Problems574Note❒If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, contact your sales orservice representative.Changing the color

vManuals for This PrinterThere are five manuals that separately describe the procedures for the installa-tion of a printer and for the operation and m

Troubleshooting584Removing Misfed PaperWhen a paper misfeed occurs, an er-ror message appears on the panel dis-play. The procedure you shouldfollow to

Removing Misfed Paper594Note❒If the printer has the optionalpaper feed unit installed, checkthe all paper trays for misfeeds.BSlide the paper tray com

Troubleshooting604CWhen the misfed paper is in themain section of the photoconduc-tor unit, turn the dial downwardthen remove it.Confirm that you do n

Removing Misfed Paper614ARemove the misfed paper frominside of the printer.While turning the dial, removethe misfed paper as shown inthe illustration.

Troubleshooting624BOpen paper exit cover 2 inside ofpaper exit cover 1.Note❒When opening paper exit cover2, be careful not to touch the fus-ing sectio

Removing Misfed Paper634Note❒When removing misfed pa-per, be careful not to touchthe fusing section because itcould be very hot. EClose paper exit cov

Troubleshooting644FOpen the back guide in the du-plex tray as shown in the illustra-tion, and then the remove themisfed paper.GOpen the guide under th

Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer654Cleaning and Adjusting the PrinterCleaning the Friction PadIf the friction pad becomes dirty, mis-feeds or paper

Troubleshooting664BHolding the green inset grips ofthe photoconductor unit, pull thetop side of the unit forward.CMove the light blue chargercleaner l

Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer674CRemove the cleaning brush fromback of the front cover.DInsert the cleaning brush into theback of the light blue

viHow to Read This ManualSymbolsIn this manual, the following symbols are used:R WARNING:This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which

Troubleshooting684The following message appears onthe panel display. <Maintenance> j 1.Reinstall lDPress {T} or {U} to display"3.Tone

Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer694The following message appears onthe panel display. <Toner Empty> j Continue lEPress {T} or {U} t

Troubleshooting704FAfter confirming that "1.Con-fig.Page" is displayed, press {Es-cape}.The following the message ap-pears on the panel disp

Replacing Consumables714Replacing ConsumablesReplacing Toner CartridgeReplace a toner cartridge wheneverthe following messages appear on thepanel disp

Troubleshooting724BWith your hand under thegreen tape, carefully removethe toner cartridge as shown inthe illustration.DRemove the protective sheet fr

Replacing Consumables734Important❒Be sure to pull the tape horizon-tally. Pulling it upward ordownward causes toner scatter-ing.❒After pulling the tap

Troubleshooting744Replacing the Photoconductor UnitThe message shown below indicatesthat the photoconductor unit is ap-proaching the end of its life.

Replacing Consumables754ELoosen the screws that hold thephotoconductor unit in the print-er with the screw driver in thenew photoconductor unit's

Troubleshooting764HHolding the green inset grips ofthe new photoconductor unit, in-sert the unit into the photocon-ductor unit holder.When inserting t

Replacing Consumables774❒Disposal can take place at our au-thorized dealer or at appropriatecollection sites.❒Dispose of used ozone filters asgeneral

viiTABLE OF CONTENTS1.Uninstalling the Printer Driver and SoftwareUninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver...

Troubleshooting784BRemove the ozone filter frominside the ventilator hole cover.CInstall a new ozone filter onthe ventilator hole cover.DReturn the ve

Replacing Consumables794R WARNING:R CAUTION:Note❒Before removing the waste tonerbottle from the printer, spread pa-per or some other material aroundth

Troubleshooting804EHolding the green inset grips ofthe new photoconductor unit,push the unit back to its originalposition.FClose the front cover.Confi

Replacing Consumables814DPush the right and left lock leversof the charger.The locks release, and the chargeris lifted slightly.ERemove the charger.FI

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835. Using the Operation PanelThough the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printingjobs, the printer menu gives you access

Using the Operation Panel845BPress {T} or {U} to display the screen for the setting you want to change,and then press {Enter}. <Menu> j

Protecting the Menus855Protecting the MenusThis procedure describes how to protect the System Menu settings against acci-dental changes. It makes it i

Using the Operation Panel865EPress {T} or {U} to display "On", and then press {Enter}. <Menu Protect> j On lThis registe

Protecting the Menus875DPress {T} or {U} to display "7.Menu Protect", and then press {Enter}. <Maintenance> j 7.Menu ProtectlThe f