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... an electrical fire hazard. To keep it topples over, an injury might occur. • Keep the machine in an area that you are using your printer, the following important symbols are used heavily.
... an electrical fire hazard. To keep it topples over, an injury might occur. • Keep the machine in an area that you are using your printer, the following important symbols are used heavily.
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... the inset grips on both sides, and lift slowly in fire or electric shock. • The printer weighs approximately 23 kg (50.6 lb.). The printer will break or cause injury if dropped. • Be careful not to trap your fingers when opening or closing the top cover. 5 When moving the ... in pairs. Damaged plugs or cords can cause an electrical or fire hazard. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. While moving the printer, use the inset grips on both sides. Handling the Machine R WARNING: • Wait for 30 minutes or more after use, do not take care that...
... the inset grips on both sides, and lift slowly in fire or electric shock. • The printer weighs approximately 23 kg (50.6 lb.). The printer will break or cause injury if dropped. • Be careful not to trap your fingers when opening or closing the top cover. 5 When moving the ... in pairs. Damaged plugs or cords can cause an electrical or fire hazard. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. While moving the printer, use the inset grips on both sides. Handling the Machine R WARNING: • Wait for 30 minutes or more after use, do not take care that...
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...on the machine before closing the memory unit cover. • Take care to close the memory unit cover, and then turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power cable. Caution should be very hot. After installing the memory unit, be sure to avoid cutting your...Machine's Interior R WARNING: • Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this printer becomes very hot. This machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. • Do not put your hands when loading paper. 6 Do not ...
...on the machine before closing the memory unit cover. • Take care to close the memory unit cover, and then turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power cable. Caution should be very hot. After installing the memory unit, be sure to avoid cutting your...Machine's Interior R WARNING: • Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this printer becomes very hot. This machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. • Do not put your hands when loading paper. 6 Do not ...
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...that feature energy saving functions. Targeted products are internationally uniform. ❖ Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 15 minutes after the last operation has been completed. For more information about how to ...participate voluntarily. Energy Star standards and logos are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. It is environmentally friendly. ENERGY STAR Program Important ❒ The SP C231N model printer is not compliant with ENERGY STAR Program. ENERGY STAR®...
...that feature energy saving functions. Targeted products are internationally uniform. ❖ Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 15 minutes after the last operation has been completed. For more information about how to ...participate voluntarily. Energy Star standards and logos are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. It is environmentally friendly. ENERGY STAR Program Important ❒ The SP C231N model printer is not compliant with ENERGY STAR Program. ENERGY STAR®...
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... Note This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 C231N / Aficio SP C231N, SP C232DN / Aficio SP C232DN • Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must accept any interference received, including interference...
... Note This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 C231N / Aficio SP C231N, SP C232DN / Aficio SP C232DN • Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must accept any interference received, including interference...
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For safe and correct use this manual carefully 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. Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to read "Safety Information" before using the machine.
For safe and correct use this manual carefully 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. Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to read "Safety Information" before using the machine.
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Read if you purchase this model. ASH074S v Note ❒ You can identify the printer's model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer as shown. This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. 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. ASH074S v Note ❒ You can identify the printer's model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer as shown. This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. 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.
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Installing the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instructions Manual in the [Start] menu, select your hard disk drive, and then launch "Setup.exe" to start the installation. ❒ ..., open the folder "MANUAL \ LANG \ (language) \ (manual name) \ unv \" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click on the CD-ROM root directory to your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. Important ❒ System Requirements : • Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008. • 800 × 600 or...
Installing the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instructions Manual in the [Start] menu, select your hard disk drive, and then launch "Setup.exe" to start the installation. ❒ ..., open the folder "MANUAL \ LANG \ (language) \ (manual name) \ unv \" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click on the CD-ROM root directory to your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. Important ❒ System Requirements : • Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008. • 800 × 600 or...
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... Paper Recommendations 39 Loading Paper...39 Storing Paper ...39 Types of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels i Manuals for This Printer iii How to Read This Manual iv Symbols ...iv Description for Using Netware 33 Setting the Ethernet Speed 34 5. Detecting the Network ...30 Specifying an IP Address (No DHCP 31 Making Network Settings for the Specified Model v Installing the Operating Instructions vi 1. Guide to Put the Printer 5 Unpacking ...8 Turning the Power On 14 Selecting the Display Language 15 Test Printing ...16 Installing Options 17 Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1010 17 ...
... Paper Recommendations 39 Loading Paper...39 Storing Paper ...39 Types of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels i Manuals for This Printer iii How to Read This Manual iv Symbols ...iv Description for Using Netware 33 Setting the Ethernet Speed 34 5. Detecting the Network ...30 Specifying an IP Address (No DHCP 31 Making Network Settings for the Specified Model v Installing the Operating Instructions vi 1. Guide to Put the Printer 5 Unpacking ...8 Turning the Power On 14 Selecting the Display Language 15 Test Printing ...16 Installing Options 17 Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1010 17 ...
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...Unit ...125 Options ...128 INDEX...129 viii Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 93 Panel Indicator ...96 Printer Does Not Print 97 When the Printer is Not Going to a Computer via USB Cable 98 Other Printing Problems 101 Additional Troubleshooting 108 9. Loading Paper ......the Optional Paper Feed Unit 68 6. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Print Cartridge 71 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 76 7. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to Take When Cleaning 83 Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor 84 Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed Roller 86 ...
...Unit ...125 Options ...128 INDEX...129 viii Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 93 Panel Indicator ...96 Printer Does Not Print 97 When the Printer is Not Going to a Computer via USB Cable 98 Other Printing Problems 101 Additional Troubleshooting 108 9. Loading Paper ......the Optional Paper Feed Unit 68 6. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Print Cartridge 71 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 76 7. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to Take When Cleaning 83 Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor 84 Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed Roller 86 ...
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...toward the rear of plain paper can be loaded. 1 Stop Fence Use these to the Printer Exterior: Front View ASH022S 1. For A4-size prints, raise the forward fence. 10. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and indicators that is stacked here with the print side down on the end that... shows the printer status. 3. Flip open this to turn the power on the right side of the printer. 4. Guide to stop legal-size or A4-size prints falling behind the machine. 1. Standard tray extension Use ...
...toward the rear of plain paper can be loaded. 1 Stop Fence Use these to the Printer Exterior: Front View ASH022S 1. For A4-size prints, raise the forward fence. 10. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and indicators that is stacked here with the print side down on the end that... shows the printer status. 3. Flip open this to turn the power on the right side of the printer. 4. Guide to stop legal-size or A4-size prints falling behind the machine. 1. Standard tray extension Use ...
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Power socket 5. Ethernet Port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to the printer. Rear cover Remove this cover to install the additional memory unit (optional). 4. USB Host Interface Use a USB cable to connect the digital camera to the ... Lever 2. You can print images directly from a digital camera, without having to connect to the host computer. USB Port Use a USB cable to connect the printer to a computer. 8. Cable cover 3. Guide to the printer for the SP C232DN model printer. 2 Memory cover Remove this cover when you connect to the...
Power socket 5. Ethernet Port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to the printer. Rear cover Remove this cover to install the additional memory unit (optional). 4. USB Host Interface Use a USB cable to connect the digital camera to the ... Lever 2. You can print images directly from a digital camera, without having to connect to the host computer. USB Port Use a USB cable to connect the printer to a computer. 8. Cable cover 3. Guide to the printer for the SP C232DN model printer. 2 Memory cover Remove this cover when you connect to the...
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... Loads from the printer rear, in the order of cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Fusing Unit Fuses toner to check for or remove jammed paper. 3. Waste Toner Bottle Collects toner that is wasted during printing. If the following message appears on the control panel, replace the print cartridge: "Replace (Color) Print Cartridge...
... Loads from the printer rear, in the order of cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Fusing Unit Fuses toner to check for or remove jammed paper. 3. Waste Toner Bottle Collects toner that is wasted during printing. If the following message appears on the control panel, replace the print cartridge: "Replace (Color) Print Cartridge...
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...6. Ready Indicator Lights up or receiving data. 3. {Stop/Start} key If you press this key, the printer stops receiving data, and printing is not possible. Flashes when the printer is warming up when the printer is ready to receive data from a computer. ASI003S 5. {Menu} key Press this key to return to ... job that is printing out. Scroll Keys Press to move the cursor in each direction, step by step. 9. {#Enter} key Press this key to the Printer Control Panel 1 1. Press the {Stop/Start} key again to return to the ready condition. 4. {Job Reset} key Press this key to the previous ...
...6. Ready Indicator Lights up or receiving data. 3. {Stop/Start} key If you press this key, the printer stops receiving data, and printing is not possible. Flashes when the printer is warming up when the printer is ready to receive data from a computer. ASI003S 5. {Menu} key Press this key to return to ... job that is printing out. Scroll Keys Press to move the cursor in each direction, step by step. 9. {#Enter} key Press this key to the Printer Control Panel 1 1. Press the {Stop/Start} key again to return to the ready condition. 4. {Job Reset} key Press this key to the previous ...
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... in fire, electric shock, or injury. • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and aerosols. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer This section describes how to Put the Printer The printer's location should be easily accessible. • Connect the machine to a wall outlet and do not use with other power...
... in fire, electric shock, or injury. • Keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and aerosols. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer This section describes how to Put the Printer The printer's location should be easily accessible. • Connect the machine to a wall outlet and do not use with other power...
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... sound levels exceeding 63 dB (A) are as follows: ASI108S 6 tions. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is well ventilated and spacious. Installing the Printer and Options R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Accumulated dust can cause an electrical fire 2 hazard. Otherwise a fire or an electric...
... sound levels exceeding 63 dB (A) are as follows: ASI108S 6 tions. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is well ventilated and spacious. Installing the Printer and Options R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Accumulated dust can cause an electrical fire 2 hazard. Otherwise a fire or an electric...
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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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... toner is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large amount of used toner contain- Consult a doctor if necessary. • When moving the printer. ❒ Lower the machine slowly and carefully to prevent trapping your fingers when opening or closing the top cover. ers in cushioning foam...other small metallic objects to fall inside the machine. ❒ Keep the uncovered print cartridge away from shock and vibration during transit, this printer comes packaged in accordance with local regulations. • Do not store toner, used toner is dirty. Consult a doctor if necessary. •...
... toner is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large amount of used toner contain- Consult a doctor if necessary. • When moving the printer. ❒ Lower the machine slowly and carefully to prevent trapping your fingers when opening or closing the top cover. ers in cushioning foam...other small metallic objects to fall inside the machine. ❒ Keep the uncovered print cartridge away from shock and vibration during transit, this printer comes packaged in accordance with local regulations. • Do not store toner, used toner is dirty. Consult a doctor if necessary. •...
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Installing the Printer 2 BAA162S ❒ Do not touch the ID chip on both sides of the print cartridge. ASH051S 9 ❒ Do not touch the print cartridge's photo conductor. B Lift the printer with two people by using the inset grips on the side of the printer. ASI600S A Remove the plastic bag.
Installing the Printer 2 BAA162S ❒ Do not touch the ID chip on both sides of the print cartridge. ASH051S 9 ❒ Do not touch the print cartridge's photo conductor. B Lift the printer with two people by using the inset grips on the side of the printer. ASI600S A Remove the plastic bag.
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ASH108S E Hold each tape near its joint, and then pull both hands carefully. 2 ASH107S D Lower the blue fusing unit lever. move them from the printer at the same time. 10 ASH109S Installing the Printer and Options C Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both tapes gently upward to re-
ASH108S E Hold each tape near its joint, and then pull both hands carefully. 2 ASH107S D Lower the blue fusing unit lever. move them from the printer at the same time. 10 ASH109S Installing the Printer and Options C Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both tapes gently upward to re-