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... an electric shock might occur. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is used : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if instructions are using your printer, the following important symbols are used heavily. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases...
... an electric shock might occur. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is used : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if instructions are using your printer, the following important symbols are used heavily. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases...
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... inset grips on both sides, and lift slowly in fire or electric shock. • The printer weighs approximately 28 kg (61.7 lb.). The printer will break or cause injury if dropped. • When moving the printer after disconnecting the power plug before you should take care that the power cord will break... or cause injury if dropped. • Be careful not to a network that may result in pairs. The printer will not be damaged under the machine. • Do not connect the Ethernet port of the toners, nor the waste toner bottle to prevent toner...
... inset grips on both sides, and lift slowly in fire or electric shock. • The printer weighs approximately 28 kg (61.7 lb.). The printer will break or cause injury if dropped. • When moving the printer after disconnecting the power plug before you should take care that the power cord will break... or cause injury if dropped. • Be careful not to a network that may result in pairs. The printer will not be damaged under the machine. • Do not connect the Ethernet port of the toners, nor the waste toner bottle to prevent toner...
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...exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. • Do not put your hands when loading paper. 6 R CAUTION: • The inside the printer when the input tray is removed. If you do, the tray might be very hot. Do not touch parts labelled "v" (indicating a hot surface). •...; The fusing section of this printer becomes very hot. Do not turn on . After installing the memory unit, be taken when removing misfed paper. • Lifting the paper feed unit...
...exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. • Do not put your hands when loading paper. 6 R CAUTION: • The inside the printer when the input tray is removed. If you do, the tray might be very hot. Do not touch parts labelled "v" (indicating a hot surface). •...; The fusing section of this printer becomes very hot. Do not turn on . After installing the memory unit, be taken when removing misfed paper. • Lifting the paper feed unit...
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...Program. Energy Star standards and logos are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. For more information about how to configure Energy Saver mode, see "Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel", Software Guide as a HTML...) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 15 minutes after the last operation has been completed. The program backs the development and dissemination of recycled paper which manufacturers participate voluntarily. ENERGY STAR Program Important ❒ The SP C311N model printer is environmentally...
...Program. Energy Star standards and logos are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. For more information about how to configure Energy Saver mode, see "Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel", Software Guide as a HTML...) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 15 minutes after the last operation has been completed. The program backs the development and dissemination of recycled paper which manufacturers participate voluntarily. ENERGY STAR Program Important ❒ The SP C311N model printer is environmentally...
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...;rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Responsible party: Ricoh Americas Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 Product Name: Laser Printer Model Number: SP C311N / Aficio SP C311N, SP C312DN / Aficio SP C312DN • Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must accept any interference received, including...
...;rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Responsible party: Ricoh Americas Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 Product Name: Laser Printer Model Number: SP C311N / Aficio SP C311N, SP C312DN / Aficio SP C312DN • Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must accept any interference received, including...
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For safe and correct use this manual carefully before using the machine. Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to read "Safety Information" before you use , be sure to the Printer 2 Installing the Printer and Options 3 Connecting the Printer 4 Configuration 5 Paper and Other Media 6 Replacing Consumables 7 Cleaning the Printer 8 Troubleshooting 9 Removing Misfed Paper 10 Appendix Read this machine and keep it handy for future reference.
For safe and correct use this manual carefully before using the machine. Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to read "Safety Information" before you use , be sure to the Printer 2 Installing the Printer and Options 3 Connecting the Printer 4 Configuration 5 Paper and Other Media 6 Replacing Consumables 7 Cleaning the Printer 8 Troubleshooting 9 Removing Misfed Paper 10 Appendix Read this machine and keep it handy for future reference.
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... injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver. ❖ Hardware Guide (This manual) Contains information about...procedures such as installing options, replacing consumables, responding to error messages, and resolving jams. ❖ Software Guide Contain procedures for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. ❖ Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine in...
... injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver. ❖ Hardware Guide (This manual) Contains information about...procedures such as installing options, replacing consumables, responding to error messages, and resolving jams. ❖ Software Guide Contain procedures for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. ❖ Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine in...
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Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. Read if you purchase this model. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. You can identify the printer's model by checking the label on the rear of the printer as shown. Note ❒ You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. ASI078S vi
Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. Read if you purchase this model. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. You can identify the printer's model by checking the label on the rear of the printer as shown. Note ❒ You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. ASI078S vi
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... operating system setting. The installer starts. D Click [Install Manuals]. Installing the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instructions Manual in the [Start] menu, select your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. Follow this is the case, launch "Setup.exe" on "index.htm". If this instructions...
... operating system setting. The installer starts. D Click [Install Manuals]. Installing the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instructions Manual in the [Start] menu, select your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. Follow this is the case, launch "Setup.exe" on "index.htm". If this instructions...
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...Description for the Specified Model vi Installing the Operating Instructions vii 1. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 35 Paper Recommendations 37 Loading Paper...37 Storing Paper ...37 Types of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels i Manuals for Using Netware 31 ... Connection 23 4. Detecting the Network Address Automatically 27 Specifying an IP Address (No DHCP 29 Making Network Settings for This Printer iv How to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1 Exterior: Rear View 2 Inside...3 Control Panel...4 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Positions of Paper and Other...
...Description for the Specified Model vi Installing the Operating Instructions vii 1. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 35 Paper Recommendations 37 Loading Paper...37 Storing Paper ...37 Types of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels i Manuals for Using Netware 31 ... Connection 23 4. Detecting the Network Address Automatically 27 Specifying an IP Address (No DHCP 29 Making Network Settings for This Printer iv How to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1 Exterior: Rear View 2 Inside...3 Control Panel...4 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Positions of Paper and Other...
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..."Remove Misfeed Bypass Tray" Appears 132 When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit" Appears 133 10.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer 135 Moving the Printer 136 Consumables ...137 Print Cartridge ...137 Waste Toner Bottle 138 Intermediate Transfer Unit 138 Maintenance Kit ...138 Specifications...139 ... 69 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 74 Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit 81 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 92 7. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to a Computer via USB Cable 114 Other Printing Problems 117 Additional Troubleshooting 124 9. Removing Misfed Paper When Paper ...
..."Remove Misfeed Bypass Tray" Appears 132 When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit" Appears 133 10.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer 135 Moving the Printer 136 Consumables ...137 Print Cartridge ...137 Waste Toner Bottle 138 Intermediate Transfer Unit 138 Maintenance Kit ...138 Specifications...139 ... 69 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 74 Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit 81 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 92 7. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to a Computer via USB Cable 114 Other Printing Problems 117 Additional Troubleshooting 124 9. Removing Misfed Paper When Paper ...
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... the machine. 10. Stop Fence (Legal-size prints) Raise the rear fence (by pushing down . 9. 1. Guide to support sheets that shows the printer status. 3. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and indicators that come out curled after they are printed. Standard Tray Output is stacked here with the print side down... behind the machine. 11. Stop Fence (A4/Letter-size prints) Raise the front fence to replace the print cartridge. 2. Top Cover Open this to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1.
... the machine. 10. Stop Fence (Legal-size prints) Raise the rear fence (by pushing down . 9. 1. Guide to support sheets that shows the printer status. 3. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and indicators that come out curled after they are printed. Standard Tray Output is stacked here with the print side down... behind the machine. 11. Stop Fence (A4/Letter-size prints) Raise the front fence to replace the print cartridge. 2. Top Cover Open this to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1.
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... the Printer Exterior: Rear View 1 ASI076S 1. Guide to the host computer. Cable cover 3. Rear cover Remove this cover to install the additional memory unit (optional). 4. Memory cover Remove this cover when you connect to the network. 7. Ethernet Port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to the printer for the SP C312DN model printer. 2
... the Printer Exterior: Rear View 1 ASI076S 1. Guide to the host computer. Cable cover 3. Rear cover Remove this cover to install the additional memory unit (optional). 4. Memory cover Remove this cover when you connect to the network. 7. Ethernet Port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to the printer for the SP C312DN model printer. 2
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..." 3. Inside Inside 1 ASI002S 1. If the following message appears on the control panel, replace the waste toner bottle: "Replace Waste Toner" 5. Print Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Intermediate Transfer Unit If the following message appears on the control panel, replace the intermediate...
..." 3. Inside Inside 1 ASI002S 1. If the following message appears on the control panel, replace the waste toner bottle: "Replace Waste Toner" 5. Print Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Intermediate Transfer Unit If the following message appears on the control panel, replace the intermediate...
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... data. 3. {Stop/Start} key If you press this key to check the error. 2. Ready Indicator Lights up when the printer is ready to make and check the current printer settings. 6. ASI003S 5. {Menu} key Press this key to receive data from a computer. Use Display to cancel a job .../Start} key again to return to the ready condition. 4. {Job Reset} key Press this key, the printer stops receiving data, and printing is printing out. Flashes when the printer is warming up whenever a printer error occurs. Guide to execute menu items selection on the display. 8. Display Display current...
... data. 3. {Stop/Start} key If you press this key to check the error. 2. Ready Indicator Lights up when the printer is ready to make and check the current printer settings. 6. ASI003S 5. {Menu} key Press this key to receive data from a computer. Use Display to cancel a job .../Start} key again to return to the ready condition. 4. {Job Reset} key Press this key, the printer stops receiving data, and printing is printing out. Flashes when the printer is warming up whenever a printer error occurs. Guide to execute menu items selection on the display. 8. Display Display current...
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Doing so may result in this manual and do not use with other power sources. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer This section describes how to the power source specified in fire, electric shock, or injury. • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and ... cords that are damaged, broken, modified, trapped under heavy objects, pulled hard, or bent severely are electric shock and fire hazards. 5 Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be easily accessible. • Connect the machine to install the...
Doing so may result in this manual and do not use with other power sources. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer This section describes how to the power source specified in fire, electric shock, or injury. • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and ... cords that are damaged, broken, modified, trapped under heavy objects, pulled hard, or bent severely are electric shock and fire hazards. 5 Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be easily accessible. • Connect the machine to install the...
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... the machine in another room. • When new, electrical devices containing volatile materials will normally release emissions into the air of their vicinity. Installing the Printer and Options R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. Good ventilation...
... the machine in another room. • When new, electrical devices containing volatile materials will normally release emissions into the air of their vicinity. Installing the Printer and Options R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. Good ventilation...
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... Range Note ❒ When you use this machine for a long time in a confined space without good ventilation, you may detect an odd smell. Installing the Printer ❖ Optimum Environmental Conditions Permissible and recommended temperature and humidity ranges are excessively cold, hot, or humid ❒ Locations near air conditioners or humidifiers ❒...
... Range Note ❒ When you use this machine for a long time in a confined space without good ventilation, you may detect an odd smell. Installing the Printer ❖ Optimum Environmental Conditions Permissible and recommended temperature and humidity ranges are excessively cold, hot, or humid ❒ Locations near air conditioners or humidifiers ❒...
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... to an open flame. Toner dust might ignite and cause burns of water. Consult a doctor if necessary. • When moving the printer. ❒ Lower the machine slowly and carefully to fall inside the machine. ❒ Keep the uncovered print cartridge away from shock and... vibration during transit, this printer comes packaged in a place with plenty of used toner or toner containers. Important ❒ Removed tape is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large...
... to an open flame. Toner dust might ignite and cause burns of water. Consult a doctor if necessary. • When moving the printer. ❒ Lower the machine slowly and carefully to fall inside the machine. ❒ Keep the uncovered print cartridge away from shock and... vibration during transit, this printer comes packaged in a place with plenty of used toner or toner containers. Important ❒ Removed tape is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large...
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ASH004S E Remove the protection tape. ASH110S 9 D Pull up Top Cover Open Lever to open the top cover. B Lift the printer with two people by using the inset grips on both sides of the printer. 2 ASI004S C Remove the adhesive tape. Installing the Printer A Remove the plastic bag.
ASH004S E Remove the protection tape. ASH110S 9 D Pull up Top Cover Open Lever to open the top cover. B Lift the printer with two people by using the inset grips on both sides of the printer. 2 ASI004S C Remove the adhesive tape. Installing the Printer A Remove the plastic bag.