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Ricoh M C251FW User Manual

Ricoh M C251FW
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User's Guide
For safe and correct use, be sure to read Safety Information separately
provided before using the machine.

Table of Contents

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Ricoh M C251FW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 8.1
Printer fontsPCL
Printing colorsBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Duplex functionsCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Maximum duty cycle65000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges4
Page description languagesPCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF, PostScript 3
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)9.4 s
Time to first page (color, normal)9.8 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)26 ppm
AC input voltage120 - 127 V
AC input frequency60 Hz
Power consumption (max)1300 W
Power consumption (ready)34.5 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.7 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.32 kWh/week
Paper tray media typesBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesLegal (media size), Letter (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Maximum copy resolution- DPI
Maximum number of copies99 copies
Total input capacity751 sheets
Total output capacity- sheets
Total number of input trays1
Internal memory256 MB
Processor frequency400 MHz
Product colorBlack, White
Built-in displayNo
Market positioningBusiness
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Scan toE-mail, USB
Scanner type-
Image formats supportedJPEG, TIFF
Document formats supportedPDF
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 300 DPI
FaxingColor faxing
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth493 mm
Width420 mm
Height473 mm
Weight30000 g

Summary

Guide to the Machine

Guide to Components

Introduces the names of the various parts on the front and rear sides of the machine and outlines their functions.

Installing Option

Explains how to install optional components for the machine.

How to Use the [Home] Screen

Guides on displaying and navigating the main screen of the machine.

Registering Frequently Used Functions

Instructions on storing and recalling frequently used job settings for quick access.

Displaying Frequently Used Modes Preferentially

How to set specific modes to appear immediately after startup or system reset.

Multi-access

Explains the machine's capability to perform multiple jobs simultaneously.

About Operation Tools

Introduces the tools available for operating the machine.

Entering Characters

Instructions on how to input text on the machine's screens.

Using RICOH Smart Device Connector

Instructions for using the RICOH Smart Device Connector application.

Connecting a Smart Device to the Machine Using NFC

Steps to connect a smart device to the machine using NFC technology.

Paper Specifications and Adding Paper

Workflow for Loading Paper and Configuring Paper Sizes and Types

Outlines the process of loading paper and setting its size and type.

Loading Paper

Explains how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray.

Loading Envelopes

Guidance on loading envelopes into the machine.

Specifying Paper Type and Paper Size Using the Control Panel

How to specify paper type and size via the machine's control panel.

Specifying Paper Type and Paper Size Using Web Image Monitor

How to configure paper settings remotely via Web Image Monitor.

Specifying Paper Type and Paper Size Using the Printer Driver

How to configure paper settings using the printer driver.

Supported Paper

Details the types and sizes of paper supported by the machine.

Non-Recommended Paper Types

Lists paper types that should not be used with the machine.

Paper Storage

Provides guidance on how to store paper appropriately.

Print Area

Shows the printable area on paper based on the driver and copier functions.

Placing Originals

Instructions on how to place originals for scanning or copying.

Printing Documents

What You Can Do with the Printer Function

Outlines the capabilities of the printer function.

Configuring Option Settings for the Printer

How to set up printer options and paper sizes.

Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box

How to access the printer settings dialog box.

Basic Operation of Printing

Explains the fundamental steps for printing documents.

Cancel the print job

Instructions on how to cancel an active print job.

Canceling a Print Job

Steps to cancel print jobs from the computer or control panel.

Printing Confidential Documents

Describes the Locked Print function for secure document printing.

Using Various Print Functions

Explains various advanced printing features.

Copying Originals

What You Can Do with the Copier Function

Outlines the capabilities of the copier function.

Copier Mode Screen

Overview of the screen interface when the machine is in copier mode.

Basic Operation of Copying

Fundamental steps for making copies.

Canceling a Copy

How to cancel a copying job.

Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies

Instructions for resizing copies.

Specifying Reduce/Enlarge

How to set the specific reduce or enlarge ratio.

Copying Single-Sided Originals with 2-Sided and Combined Printing

Combining and printing multiple single-sided originals.

Copying 2-Sided Originals with 2-Sided and Combined Printing

Copying 2-sided originals or multiple pages onto one sheet.

Duplex Copying Using the ADF

Performing duplex copying using the automatic document feeder.

Duplex Copying Manually Using the Exposure Glass

Performing duplex copying using the exposure glass.

Copying an ID Card

Instructions for copying ID cards onto a single sheet.

Specifying Scan Settings for Copying

How to adjust scan settings like image density and quality for copies.

Scanning Originals

What You Can Do with the Scanner Function

Outlines the various scanning capabilities of the machine.

Scanner Mode Screen

Overview of the scanner interface in standby mode.

Preparation for Registering Scan Destinations (Scan to Folder)

Preparations needed to scan documents to a network folder.

Preparation for Registering Scan Destinations (Scan to E-mail)

Preparations for sending scanned documents via email.

Preparation for Registering Scan Destinations (Scan to FTP)

Preparations needed to scan documents to an FTP server.

Registering Scan Destinations

How to register scan destinations in the machine's address book.

Modifying Scan Destinations

Instructions for changing the information of registered scan destinations.

Deleting Scan Destinations

Steps to remove registered scan destinations.

Testing Transmission

How to test the connection to a registered scan destination.

Basic Procedures for Sending Scan Files

Step-by-step guide for sending scanned files.

Specifying the Scan Destination Using [Resend]

How to select the last used destination for sending scan files.

Basic Procedures for Saving Scan Files on a USB Flash Memory Device

Instructions for saving scanned files to a USB drive.

Basic Operation for RICOH Scan Utility V2

How to use the RICOH Scan Utility V2 software for scanning.

Basic Operation for TWAIN Scanning

Explains the fundamental process of TWAIN scanning.

Settings You Can Configure in the TWAIN Dialog Box

Details the configurable settings within the TWAIN dialog box.

Basic Operation for WIA Scanning

Explains the basic operation of WIA scanning.

Basic Operation for ICA Scanning

Explains the basic operation of ICA scanning.

Settings You Can Configure in the ICA Dialog Box

Details the settings available in the ICA dialog box.

Using SANE Scanning

Information about using SANE scanning with Linux distributions.

Specifying Scan Settings for Scanning

How to adjust scan settings like size, density, and resolution.

Sending and Receiving a Fax

What You Can Do with the Fax Function

Outlines the capabilities of the fax function.

Fax Setting Workflows

Preparation steps and procedures for sending fax documents.

Fax Mode Screen

Overview of the screen interface when the machine is in fax mode.

Setting the Date and Time

How to set the machine's date and time.

Registering Fax Destinations

How to register fax numbers and names in the address book.

Preventing Transmission to the Wrong Destination

How to configure settings to avoid sending faxes to incorrect numbers.

Sending a Fax

Instructions on how to send a fax.

Canceling a Transmission

How to cancel a fax transmission.

Specifying the Fax Destination

How to select fax destinations using various methods.

Useful Sending Functions

Describes helpful functions for sending faxes.

Sending a fax after a conversation

How to send a fax after a phone conversation.

Specifying Scan Settings for Faxing

How to adjust scan settings like image density and resolution for faxing.

Using the Fax Function from a Computer (LAN-Fax)

Instructions for sending faxes from a computer using LAN-Fax.

Configuring Transmission Settings

How to configure transmission settings in the LAN-Fax driver.

Configuring the LAN-Fax Address Book

Steps to configure the LAN-Fax address book on the computer.

Receiving a Fax

Instructions on how to receive faxes.

Forwarding or Storing Faxes in Memory

How to forward or store received faxes without printing.

Receiving or Rejecting Faxes from Special Senders

How to set the machine to receive or reject faxes from specific senders.

Lists/Reports Related to Fax

Lists available reports and lists related to fax functions.

Configuring the Machine Using the Control Panel

Basic Operation

General procedure for accessing and using machine settings via the control panel.

Menu Chart

Lists parameters included in each menu for configuration.

Copier Settings

Settings related to the copier function.

Scanner Settings

Settings related to the scanner function.

Fax Settings

Settings related to the fax function.

Address Book

Information on managing address book entries for fax and scan.

System Settings

Configuration options for system-wide settings like sound and power.

Paper Settings

Configuration of paper sizes and types for each tray.

Network Settings

Configuration of network connection settings.

Print List/Report

How to print various lists and reports generated by the machine.

Administrator Tools

Settings accessible only by the administrator.

Printer Settings

Settings related to printer functions and behavior.

@Remote

Information on remote management services.

Configuring the Machine Using Utilities

Available Setting Functions Using Web Image Monitor

Lists functions configurable via Web Image Monitor.

Using Web Image Monitor

Instructions on how to access and use Web Image Monitor.

Displaying Top Page

How to access the main page of Web Image Monitor.

Changing the Interface Language

How to select the display language for the machine interface.

Checking the System Information

How to check machine status, toner levels, and component life.

Configuring the System Settings

How to configure various system settings.

Configuring the Network Settings

Steps to configure network connection settings.

Configuring the IPsec Settings

How to configure IPsec settings for secure network communication.

Printing Lists/Reports

How to print various reports generated by the machine.

Maintaining the Machine

Replacing the Print Cartridge

Instructions for replacing the toner cartridges.

Replacing a Component

Information on replacing internal machine components.

Cautions When Cleaning

Safety precautions to follow when cleaning the machine.

Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor

How to clean the toner density sensor.

Cleaning the Friction Pad and Paper Feed Roller

Instructions for cleaning the friction pads and paper feed rollers.

Cleaning the Registration Roller and Paper Tray

How to clean the registration roller and paper tray.

Cleaning the Exposure Glass

Steps for cleaning the scanner's exposure glass.

Cleaning the Auto Document Feeder

How to clean the automatic document feeder.

Moving and Transporting the Machine

Cautions and procedures for safely moving the machine.

Disposal

Information on how to dispose of the machine properly.

Where to Inquire

Contact information for sales or service support.

Troubleshooting

Error and Status Messages on the Screen

Explains various error and status messages and their solutions.

Removing Paper Jams

Step-by-step instructions for clearing paper jams in different areas.

When You Cannot Print Test Page

Troubleshooting for issues when a test page cannot be printed.

Paper Feed Problems

Solutions for issues related to paper feeding and jams.

Print Quality Problems

Solutions for various print quality issues.

Printer Problems

Common problems related to printing and their solutions.

When You Cannot Print Clearly

Solutions for blurred printouts and toner smearing.

Other Printing Problems

Solutions for other common printing issues.

Copier Problems

Solutions for common issues encountered with the copier function.

Scanner Problems

Troubleshooting common scanning issues.

Fax Problems

Solutions for common fax transmission and reception problems.

When an Error Is Notified via a Report or E-mail

How to handle errors reported via print or email.

Error Code

Lists error codes and their corresponding solutions.

Configuring Network Settings

Connecting the Machine to a Wired Network

Steps to connect the machine to a wired network.

Connecting the Machine to a Wireless Network

Methods to connect the machine to a wireless network.

Appendix

Transmission Using IPsec

Explains the IPsec protocol for secure data transmission.

Encryption and Authentication by IPsec

Explains IPsec encryption and authentication functions.

Security Association

Explains Security Association (SA) for IPsec communication.

Encryption Key Exchange Settings Configuration Flow

Procedure for specifying encryption key exchange settings.

Specifying Encryption Key Exchange Settings

How to configure encryption key exchange settings.

Specifying IPsec Settings on the Computer

Steps to configure IPsec settings on a computer.

Enabling and Disabling IPsec Using the Control Panel

How to enable or disable IPsec via the control panel.

Notes About the Toner

Information and precautions regarding toner cartridges.

Specifications of the Machine

Lists the technical specifications of the machine.

Paper Feed Unit TK1220

Specifications for the optional paper feed unit.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and product names.

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