Ricoh L4160 - Manuals

iv Chapter 5Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................................................................ 5-2 Power does not turn on ..................................................... 5-2The machine does not start printing ................................. 5-2Media get jammed / media is soiled...

v Information Introduction Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe andcorrect use, be sure to read the Safety Precautions in this manual before using the machine. Legal Prohibition Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is...

vi 1 2 3 4 5 6 CAUTION DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.To the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, in no event will the manufacturer be liable for anydamages whatsoever arising out of failures of this machine, losses of the registered...

vii For Users in India This product complies with the "India E-waste Rule 2011" and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalentchromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions ...

CAUTION viii 1 2 3 4 5 6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, RICOH CO., Ltd. at address 3-6, Naka-magome 1-Chome, Ohta-Ku, Tokyo 143-8555, Japan declareunder our sole responsibility that the product consisting of the following; Product Name : Inkjet Printer Model Name : Pro L4160, Pro L4130 to which this ...

ix Safety Precautions Symbols Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the machine.The indicated sign is different depending on the content of caution.Symbols and their meanings are given below. Please follow these instructions as you read this man...

Safety Precautions x 1 2 3 4 5 6 Warning for Use WARNING • The set of power cables provided with this machine is for use with this machine only, and cannot be used with other electrical devices. Do not use any power cables other than the ones provided with themachine. Failure to observe those instru...

xi CAUTION Handling of the power cable Power supply • Connect to a socket-outlet with determinate polarity. • For Inlet 1 and 2, be sure to supply power from the outlet of the same voltage. • for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket- outlet shall be installed near the equipmentand shall be easily accessi...

Safety Precautions xii 1 2 3 4 5 6 CAUTION Notes on Handling the Machine • Do not use the machine in a confined or poorly ventilated room.• Keep the room well ventilated when using the machine.• Do not use the machine under humid or dusty environment. Doing so may result in fire or electric shocks. ...

xiii CAUTIONS and NOTES Warning Handling of ink cartridges Front cover and lever • The safety evaluation of this machine assumes that the ink recommended by this company is used. Forsafe usage of this machine, use the ink recommendby this company • Never refill the ink pack and white ink cartridge w...

Safety Precautions xiv 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cautions on Installation CAUTION A place exposed to directsunlight On an inclined surface A place where temperature orhumidity varies significantly • Use the machine under the following environmentalconditions: • Operating environment: 20 to 30 °C (68 to 95 °F)35 t...

Safety Precautions xv Safety interlock This machine is equipped with interlocks to terminate the operation for your safety when the cover opensduring printing etc. (red circle parts in the figure below).

xvi 1 2 3 4 5 6 Warning labels Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. When the front cover is open Stuck on right and left media press

Warning labels xvii No. 1 Always follow the procedure described in this manual when loading and replacing paper, removing jammed paper, cleaning the media transfer surface, and per-forming any other operations inside the machine. Oth-erwise, the carriage may hit or catch your hand and cause injury. ...

This chapter describes the items required to understand before use, such as the name of each part ofthe machine or the installation procedures. Moving This Machine .................................... 1-2 Where to Install This Machine ..................... 1-2Working Environmental Temperature .........

1-2 Moving This Machine Where to Install This Machine Secure a suitable installation space before assembling this machine.The place of installation must have enough space for not only this machine itself, but also for the printingoperation. Working Environmental Temperature Use this machine in an en...

1-3 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of the Machine Front cover Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures against jamming of medias or in maintenance inside the station. Even when the power switch is off, keep this cover and the other covers closed. Operatio...

1-4 Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine Pre-heater Preheats the media before printing. (Located inside the Media Transfer Surface) AC inlet Connect the power cable to the AC inlet. Clamp lever (rear) Interlocks with the clamp lever in thefont of this machine. LAN connector Do not use this LAN po...

Names of Parts and Functions 1-5 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Signs on the power switch The meaning of the signs on the machine's power switch are as follows: ・｜： Power is on ・○： Power is off ・ ： Standby JOG key U...

Names of Parts and Functions 1-7 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 Carriage The carriage is provided with the heads for printing, the cutter unitfor cutting off the sheet of media, etc. A lever is also provided to adjust the height of Head in 3 stagesaccording to the thickness of media. ( P.2-5) Cutter blade and...

Names of Parts and Functions 1-9 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 Pinch rollers and Feed rollers This machine retains the media with the pinch rollers and feed rollers. During printing operation, the feed rollersfeed the media forward. • Keep the pinch rollers lifted up when this machine is not in use. If the p...

1-10 Connecting Cables Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0interface cable. Notes on USB 2.0 Interface z When two or more Pro L4160/L4130 machines are connected to one personal computer When two or more Pro L4160/L4130 machines are connected to one person...

Connecting Cables 1-11 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 z Removing USB memory If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which a Pro L4160/L4130 machine isconnected, click "Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by following the instructions given there firstand then re...

1-12 Inserting ink cartridge Insert an ink cartridges. How to assemble ink cartridge Before setting the ink cartridge, it is required to set the ink pack on the eco cartridge.By following the next procedures, assemble the ink cartridge. 1 Open the cover of the eco cartridge. (1) Press the center par...

1-14 About the ink that can be used with this machine The following three types of ink sets can be used with this machine: 4 color, 6 color, and 6 color+white versions • 4-color version : 2 each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black ink cartridges are used. • 6-color version : 1 each of Yellow, Orange,...

Inserting ink cartridge 1-15 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 2 Insert the ink cartridge. • Insert the ink cartridge lengthwise with the surface having IC chips pointing to the left side. Setting orders of ink cartridges The orders of ink cartridges set in the ink station differ depending on the ink set you use...

1-16 Changing an ink cartridge Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the display. z When [INK END] is displayed (1) Pull out an ink cartridge to be replaced. (2) Insert a new ink cartridge, paying attention to the direction of IC chip. z When [INK NEAR END] is displayed...

Inserting ink cartridge 1-17 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 Caution in handling of ink cartridges • If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean running water for at least 15 minutes. In doing so, also wash the eyess to rinse ink away completely. Then, consult a doctor as soon a...

1-18 Media Usable media sizes and notes for handling are described. Usable sizes of media Caution in handling of medias Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias. Model Pro L4130 Pro L4160 Type of Recommended media Thin coat paper/PET/Tarpaulin/Weatherproof PVC/Polyester cloth/Cotton Ma...

1-19 1 Before Use 3 4 5 6 About antistatic sheet Pro L4130: three antistatic sheets, Pro L4160: four antistatic sheets are attached in this machine.The electrostatic sheet is used to prevent the media from clinging due to static.Use this when static or deflection of the media on the post heater occu...

This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Workflow ....................................................... 2-2Turning the Power ON/OFF .......................... 2-3 Turning the Power ON ................................ 2-3Turning the Power OF...

2-2 Workflow 1 Turning the Power ON/OFF 2 3 Setting a Media 4 Preparing for the Heaters 5 Test Printing Set the media feeding Referring to “Turning the Power ON/OFF” ( P.2-3). Referring to “Setting a Media” ( P.2-5). Referring to “Preparing for the Heaters” ( P.2-17). Referring to “Test Printing” ( ...

2-3 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON This machine is provided with the following two power switches: Main power switch :Two switches are located on the side of this machine.Keep this switch ON all the time. Power switch : Normally, use this switch to turn the...

2-4 Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power OFF When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the power OFF by pressing the power switch located onthe front side.Check the following items when turning the power OFF. • If the machine is receiving data from the PC or if there is any data tha...

2-5 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Setting a Media This machine can be used with a roll media and leaf media.For usable medias, refer to P.1-18 “Usable sizes of media”. Adjusting the Head Height Adjust the head height according to the thickness of the media you use. 1 Move the carriage to the Media Tra...

2-6 4 Fix the carriage. • Fastening the screw in front, you can fix the carriage.• Fasten the screw securely. 5 Return the carriage to the station position. • When the power supply is off, return the carriage to the station manually. • When the power supply is on, press the key if the screen below i...

2-7 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Setting a Media Note for media setting When setting media, read the following notes carefully. • Take care not to drop the media on a foot or so when the media is set. It may cause an injury due to the media. • There is a cutter inside the machine for cutting the prin...

2-8 Setting a roll media 1 Move the roll holder located in the back ofthe device to the direction of the middle ofthe device. • Loosen the roll holder fixing screw and then move it. 2 Check the clamp lever located in the back of the device is lowered. 3 Move the roll holder to the roll setting posit...

2-10 10 Pull out the roll media out. (1) Open the front cover. (2) Raise the clamp lever from the back of this machine. (3) Pull out the roll media gently and then stop pulling when locked lightly. 11 Make the roll media even then lower the clamplever. • Pulling several positions of the media lightl...

2-11 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Setting a Media 13 Hold the media with the media guide gently. • If the printing result indicates that drying is not enough, use the media guide to improve adhesion of the media to theMedia Transfer Surface. • Use the media guide with it hit slightly against the shee...

2-12 16 Fix the media on the take-up device. ( P.2-13) (1) Feed the media up to the core of the roll media of thetake-up device by pressing the key. • Check the media end is not caught into the slot on the post-heater, and then feed the media. (2) Fix the middle of the media with adhesive tape. (3) ...

2-13 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Setting a Media Take-up device With the switch of the take-up device, select the take-up direction ofthe media or others. Lever in top position (REVERSE) :The take-up device winds the media with the printed side facing in.Lever in middle position (OFF) :The take-up d...

2-14 Setting leaf media Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Raise the clamp lever. 3 Insert the leaf media between the Media Transfer Surface and the pinch rollers. • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end ...

2-15 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Setting a Media 6 Hold the media with the media guide gently. • If the printing result indicates that drying is not enough, use the media guide to improve adhesion of the media to theMedia Transfer Surface. • Use the media guide with it hit slightly against the sheet...

2-16 Setting a Media Changing the printing origin The position of the printing origin can be changed.Moving the LED pointer to the changing position and deciding the position. 1 In Local, Press . • It enters into the origin setting mode. 2 Set a light point of the LED pointer to the changing positio...

2-17 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Preparing for the Heaters Changing the Temperature Settings for the Heaters Set the heater temperature.Depending on the media and the profile to use, set the heater temperature. • It may take several minutes to tens of minutes for the set temperature to be reached, d...

2-18 Preparing for the Heaters Checking the Heater Temperature 1 Press the key. • The current heater temperature is displayed. 2 Press the key at the end of confirmation. • The screen returns to LOCAL. Changing the Temperature Settings for the Drying Heater 1 Press the key three times. 2 Press to se...

2-19 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Test Feeding Since heater is used at high temperature, cockles may occur in some of your media. ( P.5-10) Perform this function before printing, and check whether the media can be fed normally. 1 Press the key in LOCAL three times. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to select ...

2-20 Test Printing Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of inkor nozzle missing). Relationship between head row and test pattern The relations between head row and test pattern print position are as follow. Note on test printing...

2-22 Head Cleaning About head cleaning Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning depending on the status.Select one from the three types below: SOFT : When lines are bent, when any line is missing NORMAL : When any line is missing, when colors are mixed HARD : When poor image qualit...

2-23 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Set the media feeding Correct the feeding rate of media.If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poorprinting. Setting Feed Correction A pattern for media correction is printed and a media-feeding rate i...

2-24 Set the media feeding 6 Press the key. • Print a correction pattern again and check it.• When media correction is needed, perform the operation in Step 5 to make correction. 7 Press the key several times to end the setting. Performing the station maintenance without key You can select “FEED COM...

2-25 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing When the condition for printing (media thickness/head height/etc.) has been changed, perform the followingoperation to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi) printing and obtain the proper printin...

2-26 Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing 8 Press the key. • Next test pattern is printed.• Repeat step6 and step7. 9 Press the key several times to end the setting. Performing to correct the dot position without key You can select “DROP.POScorrect” by using the key in the Local ...

2-27 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Printing Data Checking the Status of Ink Cartridges Check the status of the ink cartridges before you start printing. If the amount of the remaining ink is low, or the[NEAR END] or [INK END] message is displayed, replace the ink cartridge. Checking the Status of Wast...

2-28 Starting a Printing Operation 1 Setting a Media ( P.2-5) 2 Checking the Heater Temperature • Check the CONSTANT lamp lights in [PRE], [PRINT], and [POST] below the display. 3 Press the key in LOCAL. • If the heater temperature has not reached the setting value, the right screen is displayed. Ev...

2-29 1 2 Basic Operation s 4 5 6 Printing Data Stopping a printing operation halfway Perform the following operation when stopping a printing operation halfway. 1 Press the key during printing. • The printing operation stops.• Interrupt data sending at the PC side during the data is sent from the PC...

2-30 Cutting a media For a roll media, two ways are available to cut the media after printing is completed, as follows. 1 Press the key. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to specify the cutting position. 4 Press the key. • The media is cut.• When the cutting has been completed, the current mode returns to LO...

This chapter describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and eachsetting procedure. List of Functions ............................................ 3-2Setting Logical Seek ..................................... 3-3Setting Drying Time ........................................

3-2 List of Functions This section describes the overview of each function to be set and set values that can be registered in usertypes. • About default “HOST” function You can operate this by the setting value specified in RIP software.When you set to other than “HOST”, it operates by that setting ...

3-3 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Setting Logical Seek The motion of Head varies depending on the set of Logical-seek. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to select [LOGICAL SEEK]. 4 Press the key. 5 Press to select a set value. • Set value : HOST / ON / MEDIA LENGTH / MACHINE LENGTH 6 Pre...

3-4 Setting Drying Time In the drying time setting, the following items for ink drying time are set. • SCAN : Ink drying time for each scanning is set. (During bidirectional printing, the machine stops for a certain period of time specified for each of the outward and return scanning.) 1 Press the k...

3-5 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Setting Margins Set a non-printing area along the right and left edges of the media.The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set hereupon. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to select [MARGIN]. 4 Press the key. 5 Press to set the left margins....

3-6 Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes In case that feeding stripes cannot be resolved even though media correction ( P.2-23) is performed, make MAPS （ Media Advance PassSystem ） valid. Feeding stripes become less visible by distributing the pass boundary. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 P...

3-7 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Setting Auto Cleaning You can set items so that the head cleaning is automatically performed when printing has been completed forthe set interval.When printing has been completed, the machine count the print count printed after the previous head cleaningand performs the ...

3-8 Setting nozzle face cleaning time When the set time has passed, nozzle face of the head is cleaned automatically to remove ink droplets on thenozzle face.In case that deflection, nozzle missing, or symptom which ink droplets fall down occurred, increase the level foreach type. If you increase th...

3-9 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Other Settings Change the settings according to the types of use. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to select an item for setting. • Select it, referring to P.3-2 “List of Functions”. 4 Press the key. 5 Press to select the setting value. • Select it, ref...

3-10 Machine Settings Common settings are functions for using this machine easily.The following items can be set in Machine settings. Item Set value Default Meaning AUTO Power-off NONE/10 ~ 600min 30min When no operation has been performedfor the set time, the power supply isautomatically turned “OF...

3-11 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Machine Settings Setting a AUTO Power-off When no operation has been performed for the set time, the power supply is automatically turned “OFF”. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key twice. 4 Press to set time to turn OFF the power...

3-12 Setting the Display of Media Residual Whether the screen displays the remaining amount of a media is set. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [MEDIA REMAIN]. 5 Press the key. 6 Press to select ON/OFF. 7 Press the key. 8 Press the key s...

3-13 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Machine Settings Printing the Remaining Amount of a Media The present remaining amount of a media can be printed. 1 In LOCAL, Press . • LOCAL changes to the origin setting mode. 2 Press to set a light point of the LED pointer to the changing position. • Move the carriag...

3-14 Setting Time You can set time of your country (time difference). 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [TIME]. 5 Press the key. 6 Press to enter time. Year/Month/Day/Time selecting :by the keys. Year/Month/Day/Time inputting :by the keys...

3-15 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Machine Settings Setting Units Units used by this machine are set. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [UNIT]. 5 Press the key. 6 Press to select a unit of the temperature. • Set value : °C / °F 7 Press the key...

3-16 Setting a KEY BUZZER You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [KEY BUZZER]. 5 Press the key. 6 Press to select ON/OFF. 7 Press the key. 8 Press the key several times to end the settin...

3-17 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Machine Settings Setting a LANGUAGE You can change the displayed language. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [LANGUAGE]. 5 Press the key. 6 Press to select language. • Set Value ： ニホンゴ / English / Deutsch / F...

3-18 Initializing the Settings You can return the setting of “SETUP”, “MAINTENANCE” and “MACHINE SETUP” to the status beforeshipment. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [RESET]. 5 Press the key. 6 Press the key. • The already configured se...

3-19 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Confirming Machine Information The information of this machine can be confirmed.The following items can be confirmed as machine information. Displaying the Information 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [INFORMATION]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select [USAGE]....

3-21 1 1 3 Convenient use 5 6 Confirming Machine Information Check such as the machine version information 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [INFORMATION]. 3 Press the key. 4 Press to select a type of information. 5 Press the key. • When [VERSION] is selected, the version Information is di...

This chapter describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are themethods for the daily care, the maintenance of the ink unit etc. Maintenance ................................................. 4-2 Precautions for Maintenance ...................... 4-2About Cleaning Fluid ....

4-2 Maintenance Maintain the machine regularly or as necessary so that its accuracy will be maintained and it can continue to beused for a long time. Precautions for Maintenance Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this machine. About Cleaning Fluid Use the cleaning fluid that is re...

Maintenance 4-3 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces When the exterior surfaces of the machine are stained,dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergentdiluted with water, squeeze it, and wipe the surfaceswith the cloth. Cleaning the Media Transfer Surface The Media Tra...

Maintenance 4-4 Cleaning the Media Sensor The media sensors are located on the Media Transfer Surface in the backside and the bottom surface of thehead. When the sensor is covered with dust, etc., it may cause false detection of media.Using a cotton swab, remove the dust, etc. accumulated on the sur...

4-5 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Maintaining the Capping Station Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping station. (SATION MAINT.) The ink cap and wiper function as follows. • Wiper : It wipes off ink sticking to the head nozzles. • Ink cap : It prevents the head nozzles from clogging...

Maintaining the Capping Station 4-7 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance 8 Clean the wiper slider. • Wipe off the ink sticking of the figure with a clean stick dipped in Cleaning Fluid for maintenance.Wipe off so that Cleaning Fluid for maintenance will notremain. 9 Set the wiper at the original position. • ...

4-8 11 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. • Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber cover with a clean stick dipped in Cleaning Fluid formaintenance. (Wipe off so that you can see blue color of thecap rubber.) Wipe off so that Cleaning Fluid for maintenancewill not remain....

Maintaining the Capping Station 4-9 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance 3 Press the key. • The carriage moves to the maintenance position. • Dry suction operation is performed repeatedly until the washing work is completed. • If the carriage is not covered by the ink cap for a long period of time, the nozzl...

4-10 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press to select [CUSTODY WASH]. 3 Press the key. • The carriage moves to the maintenance position.• If the carriage is not covered by the ink cap for a long period of time, the nozzle face of the head may get dry and clogged,resulting in white lines being left in the...

4-13 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Head and the Area around It (every day) Because the head employs a very precise mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is cleaned.Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area...

Cleaning the Head and the Area around It (every day) 4-14 6 Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a clean stick. • To prevent gelled/ solid ink ground from pooling at the front of the carriage, scrape them off with clean stick etc. • Clean the side surface of the head (shown in deep gra...

4-15 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Replacing method of absorber kit If ink adheres to the absorber, it is required to replace the absorber. Rough guide for replacement: Replace when the concavity and convexity of the surface of theabsorber are filled with ink as indicated in the right photo. In additi...

4-17 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved When nozzle clogging cannot be solved even after the head cleaning ( P.2-22) has been done, perform the following two functions: Washing of Head nozzle Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them being clogged wi...

4-20 Washing nozzle surface Using dedicated washing liquid and a waste cloth, clean the nozzle surface of the head. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to select [HEAD MAINT.]. 4 Press the key. • Carriage will move to the left end of this device.• If the carriage is not covered by the...

When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved 4-21 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance 5 Open the left maintenance cover. (1) Turn four screws that fix the maintenance cover tothe left, and remove them. (2) Remove the maintenance cover. • If the maintenance cover is hard to remove, use the supplied screwdriver. 6 I...

4-22 Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be improved at specific points, other good nozzles canbe used as alternatives for printing. 1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the maintenancemenu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL. (2)...

When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved 4-24 2 Select the [CHECK] by pressing key. 　 3 Press the key. • The mode for which nozzle recovery is invalid is displayed.• If there is no mode for which nozzle recovery is invalid, “NONE” is displayed. 4 Press the key several times to end the setting. Reset th...

4-25 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Automatic Maintenance Function To use this machine comfortably, you can set various maintenances to be performed automatically.Here, set performing intervals of various automatic maintenances.You can prevent troubles such as ink clogging by performing automatic maint...

4-26 Setting the Cleaning Intervals The cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set. 1 Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key. (3) Press to select [AUTO MAINT.]. (4) Press the key. 2 Pre...

4-28 Replacing consumables Replacing the wiper The wiper is consumable.When the display indicates that it is necessary tocheck and replace the wiper, immediately replace the wiper with a new one.Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press the key...

Replacing consumables 4-29 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance If a Waste Ink Bottle Confirmation Message Appears Ink used in head cleaning, etc. is stored in the waste ink bottle on the lower right side of the machine.Thismachine counts the accumulated amount of discharged ink. When that reaches a specifie...

4-30 Replace the waste ink bottle with another 1 The message on the right is displayed. 2 Press the key and check the state of the waste ink bottle 3 Press the waste ink bottle guard downward to open to the front. 4 Pull it frontward to remove by holding the waste ink bottle handle. • Put a cap on t...

Replacing consumables 4-31 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance 6 Close the waste ink bottle guard. 7 Press the key. • The ink discharging amount that is controlled by the machine is reset and the message is cancelled. COUN T R E S E TE X E CU T E [ MN T ]

4-32 Replacing the Cutter Blade The cutter blade is consumable.When the cutter blade gets dull, replace it with a new one that is recommendedby this company. 1 Press the key in LOCAL. 2 Press the key. 3 Press to select [STATION MAINT.]. 4 Press the key. • The carriage moves to the maintenance positi...

Replacing consumables 4-33 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance 6 Replace the cutter unit by the carriage. (1) Loosen the screw of the cutter unit. (2) Remove the cutter unit. (3) Mount a new cutter unit. (4) Fasten the screw of the cutter unit to secure the cutter unit. 7 Close the right maintenance cover. ...

Replacing consumables 4-35 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance When white ink filter replacing time message is displayed When time to replace the white ink filter has come, the white ink filter replacing message is displayed. 1 The message to inform you of time to replace thewhite ink filter is displayed. •...

Replacing consumables 4-37 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Replacing the white ink filter Turn off the power supply of the printer and replace the white ink filter. 1 Turn OFF the power of the printer. • After turning off the power supply with the power switch at the operation panel, move the main power...

4-38 Filling the white ink Turn on the power supply of the printer and fill white ink. 1 Turn ON the power of the printer. • Referring to P.2-3 “Turning the Power ON”, turn on the power supply. 2 Select [FILL UP INK] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in the Local. (2) Select [MAINTENANCE] b...

Replacing consumables 4-41 1 1 1 4 Routine Maintenance Clearing white ink filter used days Clear the used number of days of the white ink filter to return it to “0” day. 1 Select [USAGE] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in the Local. (2) Select [INFORMATION] by pressing the keys then press...

This chapter describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trou-ble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD. Troubleshooting ...............................................................................5-2 Power does not turn on .............

5-2 Troubleshooting Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure.If still the problem is not solved after troubleshooting, contact your dealer or an office of RICOH. Power does not turn on In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for ...

Troubleshooting 5-3 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting Media get jammed / media is soiled • Do not open or remove the cover or screws other than the ones described in this manual. The machine contains parts that are charged with high voltage and cause electrical-shock hazard. For the checkout, maintenance, ...

5-4 [HEAT] or [CONSTANT] LED does not light up Check the basic operation. Image quality is poor This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory.Take remedy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your de...

Troubleshooting 5-5 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting Nozzle is clogged When nozzle clogging is not dissolved even after the head cleaning referring to P.2-22, make sure the followingoperations. Q Wash the head nozzle by the operations of P.4-17. Q Clean the nozzle surface by performing the operations desc...

Troubleshooting 5-7 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting When nozzle missing occurs due to ink mixture or aeration Push out ink and air in the head from the port.Use this when ink has been mixed in the port, or nozzle missing due to aeration occurs.In addition, if nozzle missing cannot be solved even if you p...

Troubleshooting 5-9 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting Regular maintenance of white ink White ink precipitates easier than other inks. • If not printing more than two weeks, white ink may precipitate in the Eco-cartridge or inside of this machine.• When an ink precipitates, the nozzle may be clogged and it ...

Troubleshooting 5-10 When media heaves up at feeding We call the status of heaving media at feeding “cockling”.When media cockling occurs, check the following items: When the feeding media is loosened and reached to the floor The feeding roll media is loosened and reached to the floor if the holder ...

5-11 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting Warning / Error Messages If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message.Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error. Warning messages Errors when performing operations Message displayed in LOCAL Message Cause Solut...

Warning / Error Messages 5-13 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting Ink Error Ink error is displayed also in the local guidance. ( P.3-21) Message Cause Solution The IC chip of the ink cartridge can-not be read normally. Remove the Eco-cartridge generating the warning once and install it again.If the same warn...

5-14 Error messages When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below.If the same error message appears again, contact your dealer or an office of RICOH to call for service. Message Cause Solution Head connection can not be con-firmed. Turn off the power to the mac...

Warning / Error Messages 5-17 1 1 1 1 5 T roubleshooting SYSTEM HALT Message Cause Solution There is a slot in which the Eco-car-tridge has not been inserted more than a certain time. Set an Eco-cartridge. The thermistor connection of a heater is defective. Check the thermistor connection of the dry...

This chapter contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine. Specifications ..................................................................................6-2 Machine specifications .................................................................... 6-2Ink specifications ...

6-2 Specifications Machine specifications Item Pro L4130 Pro L4160 Print head Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Specification 2 head Drawing mode (scan x feed) 4-color 900x900 : Bi/Uni 6/12/24pass900x1200 : Bi/Uni 8/16/32pass1200x900 : Bi/Uni 6/12/24pass1200x1200 : Bi/Uni 8/16/32pass 6...

Specifications 6-3 Appendix 6 Ink specifications Recomended Environ-ment Available temp. 20 °C to 30 °C Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation) Guaranteed temp. 20 °C to 25 °C Temperature change ± 10 °C / h or less Dust 0.15mg/m 3 (Equivalent to normal office level) Highest operation height 2000 m W...

Specifications 6-4 List of consumables <Used when cleaning the wiper, ink cap, and nozzle surface> <Used when cleaning the white ink filter> <Used when cleaning the ink drainage> <Other consumables> <Replacement ink> Product name Product code Pro Maintenance kit Type A ...

6-5 Appendix 6 Sheet for inquiry Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine.Fill in the following necessary items, and then fax the sheet to our sales office. Company name Person in charge Telephone number Machine model Operating OS Machine information *1 *1. Refer to "Con...

6-6 Function Flowchart P R E P R T P O S T 3 5 ° C 3 5 ° C 3 5 ° C ON, OFF MAINT. O R I G I N S E T U P * * O R I G I N * * OR I G I N S E T U P 0 . 0 - - - - < L OC A L > WH I D T H : * * * * mm T E S T P R I N T ( F E E D D I R . ) [ E N T ] * * P R I N T I N G * * P L E A S E WA I T T E S T...