Ricoh Ri 1000 - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Corey ThompsonJul 25, 2025
What to do if my Ricoh Printer is producing horizontal banding with thin lines?
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  Jesse FaulknerJul 26, 2025
  Thin horizontal lines across the entire shirt when using your Ricoh Printer can arise from: * Missing nozzles. If the nozzle check reveals missing nozzles, perform head cleans until the CMYK nozzles are 100%. * Minor nozzle deflection. Check the table height, as deflection effects are amplified if the printing surface is too far from the head. Set the indicator to 0 or near 0 for most T-shirts to achieve a 1.5mm distance. * Perform head cleans until the deflection is reduced. * If nozzles are 100% with little to no deflection, perform the table alignment procedure.
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Michael BoydJul 29, 2025
Why is my Ricoh Ri 1000 creating horizontal banding with thick lines?
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  madison13Jul 30, 2025
  Thick horizontal lines appearing across the entire shirt with your Ricoh Printer may be due to: * If nozzles are 100% and banding appears in solid colors of dark or gray (bi-directional banding), uncheck the bi-directional box in the RIP. * If nozzles are 100% and banding appears in solid colors with inconsistent color in the scanning direction, print in Fine Quality mode for CMYK. If the issue persists, print in 1200 X 1200 dpi (Kothari RIP) or Superfine.
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Cody CuevasAug 2, 2025
Why do my dark shirt prints look dull on my Ricoh Printer?
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  douglas07Aug 2, 2025
  If dark shirt prints look dull on your Ricoh Printer, it could be due to several reasons: * If white nozzles are near 100% and there is an inadequate amount of pretreat on the shirt, increase the amount of pretreat being sprayed. * If the white ink has settled, agitate the white ink cartridges for 2 minutes, then perform 3 to 4 strong head cleans to replace most of the settled ink. * If there are missing nozzles on one or both white heads, perform head cleans to recover the nozzles to 100% or near 100%.
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fisherchristopherAug 7, 2025
What to do if several nozzles are out on my Ricoh Printer and head cleaning doesn't improve it?
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  Ashley ClarkAug 8, 2025
  If several nozzles are out on your Ricoh Printer and head cleans aren't helping, it could be because air was introduced to the head during an initial ink fill, or cleaning fluid/air was pushed into the head during cleaning. Let the printer sit overnight to allow the air to settle.
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Kimberly BeckAug 16, 2025
Why does my light shirt look too dull when printed with my Ricoh Ri 1000?
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  Nicole JohnsonAug 16, 2025
  If a light shirt looks too dull when printed with your Ricoh Printer and the nozzle is 100%, the wrong output profile might be selected. If printing in 600 x 600 DPI and using a profile meant for 1200 x 1200 DPI, the shirt will appear dull.
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Alison ReedAug 19, 2025
What to do if my Ricoh Printer cartridge reads 0% unexpectedly?
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  Todd MichaelAug 20, 2025
  If a cartridge on your Ricoh Printer reads 0% after showing a high percentage previously, it may be a temporary communication loss. Remove the cartridge, wait for the status to change to NC, and for the 'cartridges not loaded' message to appear. Reinsert the cartridge to see if the reading returns to normal. If it still reads 0%, turn the printer off and on again.
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Katherine CraneNov 11, 2025
How to fix fuzzy blurry prints on Ricoh Printer?
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  webbaliciaNov 11, 2025
  Fuzzy, blurry prints from your Ricoh Printer can stem from several factors: * The table height might be too low. For most T-shirts, the indicator below the height adjustment knob should be set to 0 or near 0. Optimal printing occurs when the print head is 1.5mm from the printing surface. * Too much ink (oversaturation) can cause bleeding, especially on white or light shirts without pretreat. Check the settings in the RIP, particularly the rendering intent (perceptual is default). Ensure the ink set and profiles are correct. Profiles for 600 x 600 dpi will use too much ink if 1200 X 1200 dpi output is selected. * If the nozzle check shows deflection, perform head clean or cleans and recheck the nozzle. * For dark shirts with a white under base, poor pretreat can cause prints to app...

Summary

Technical Support

Environment

Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Specifies acceptable ambient temperature and humidity ranges for optimal printer performance.

Heat Press

Heat Press Equipment and Settings

Details on heat press settings, pressure, and protective sheets for proper ink curing.

Pretreatment

Pretreatment Application Procedure

Step-by-step guide for applying pretreatment evenly to garments for best print results.

Operation Panel

Printer Setup

Connecting Power and Waste Tube

Steps for correctly connecting the printer's power supply and waste ink tube.

ColorGATE RIP Software

Installation Process

Detailed steps for downloading and installing the ColorGATE RIP software.

Printing Process

Table Height Adjustment

How to correctly set the printer's table height for different substrates and tasks.

Nozzle Check and Preparation

Heat Press Settings

Recommended heat press settings for curing ink on garments to ensure washability.

Auto Head Cleaning

Head Cleaning Options

Selecting the appropriate head cleaning level (Normal/Strong) and color channels.

Auto System Maintenance

Maintenance Procedures

Daily Maintenance

Nozzle Check Procedure

Steps for performing a nozzle check to ensure print head health.

Weekly Maintenance

Cleaning the Maintenance Unit

Monthly Maintenance

Ricoh Ri 1000 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Power Requirements	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Memory	2 GB
Ink Type	Pigment Ink
Ink Colors	CMYK
Connectivity	USB
Operating System Support	Windows
Supported Media Types	Cotton, Polyester