Ricoh Ri 4000 - User Manual

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RICOH Ri 4000

User Manual

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Table of Contents3
How to Read the Manuals8
Before You Begin8
Disclaimer8
Notes8
The Meanings of the Safety Symbols Used with this Machine9
Notes for Using this Machine Safely10
Before You Begin11
Checking the Contents of the Product11
Guide to Components14
Front and Right View14
Rear View14
Important15
Essential Tips for Keeping Your RICOH Ri 4000 in Top Shape18
Machine Installation20
Space Needed for the Printer20
Unpacking21
Installing the Waste Bottles, Ink Cartridges, and Enhancer Cartridges22
Pour the Cleaning Liquid28
Turning on the Power29
Attaching the Platen33
Network Connection33
Handling the Ink Cartridge34
Handling the Waste Bottle37
Handling the Front Cover39
Control Panel Functions41
Print Tab41
Status42
Maintenance Tab43
Alignment Tab43
Service Part Status Tab44
Settings Tab45
Printer Setup47
The Setting of IP Address for the Machine47
Usage of Colorgate Productionserver50
Register as a User and Product on the Colorgate Service & Support Website52
Download Software of Colorgate RIP/MIM Files57
Start Software60
Setup Driver61
Print Method66
Setting of Print Mode68
Image Transparency Setting75
Adjusting Special Colors: White76
Adjusting Special Colors: Enhancer79
Change of Media Size81
Specifying the Image Position/Size and Number of Prints82
Specifying the Drying Time after Printing85
Specifying the Layer Function87
About Operating Colorgate Productionserver89
Firewall Settings90
Printing96
Printing Flow96
Before Printing97
Things to Prepare97
Checking Garments98
Setting the Garment99
Flatten the Garment by Using a Heat Press99
Setting the Garment Onto the Platen100
Adjusting the Height of the Platen103
Using [SLIGHTLY LOWER] for Height Adjustment107
Sending the Print Image109
Send the Image File from Colorgate Productionserver109
Save the Image File to a USB Flash Drive and Read It Via the Machine110
Selecting the Image from the Internal Memory112
Confirm Media Size and Printer's Platen Type113
Printing Your Image114
Checking the Print Progress116
Removing the Garment from the Platen117
To Cancel a Print Job118
Canceling the Wait Time for Drying119
Set the Image with Heat Treatment120
Maintenance122
Watching the Procedure on Video125
Unit Names127
Maintenance Schedule128
Daily128
Every 3 Days128
Monthly128
Nozzle Check129
Auto Head Clean133
Specifying the Maintenance Schedule136
How to Clean the Maintenance Unit and the Left Ink Sump139
Start REGULAR MAINTENANCE141
Cleaning the Maintenance Unit and the Left Ink Sump143
Ending the Maintenance151
Jig Head Maintenance153
Jig Head Maintenance (Cleaning)153
Jig Head Maintenance (Nozzle Capping)159
How to Clean the Guide Rod163
Start REGULAR MAINTENANCE164
Cleaning the Guide Rods166
Ending the Maintenance172
How to Clean the Encoder Sheet174
Start REGULAR MAINTENANCE175
Cleaning the Encoder Sheet177
Ending the Maintenance181
White Clean Freq183
Agitating a White Cartridge185
Circulation191
Emptying the Waste Bottles192
Cleaning the Cartridges and Cartridge Slots194
Cleaning the Cartridges194
Cleaning the Cartridge Slots195
What to Check after Cleaning196
Adjustments197
Adjusting the Head199
Adjusting the Table203
Adjusting the Print Position207
Replacing Service Parts212
Service Parts212
Replacing the Mist Fan Filter214
Preparing Your Printer for Storage/Shipping217
Using the Printer in 4C Mode (CMYK Only)220
Changing the Printer to 4C+W Mode from 4C Mode222
Ink Path Guide224
Troubleshooting Guide225
When the Printing Result Is Not as Expected230
When White Spot Appears230
If an SC (Service Call) Error Is Displayed232
Stopping Printing233
Moving the Carriage from the Touch Panel234
Checking the Carriage Position236
Unlocking the Carriage238
Attaching the Rubber Cap240
How to Check the Condition of the Installation of the Rubber Cap with Cleaning Liquid245
Removing the Rubber Cap247
Appendix249
Update the Firmware249
Update by Using USB Drive249
Firmware Update (Panel (GIB))251
Firmware Update (Sub Control (SCB) / Engine (CTL))252
When Update Is Failed253
Update by Connecting Your PC and RICOH Ri 4000 with Ethernet Cable254
Specifications255
General255
Ink Set255
Options255
About Open Source Software License256
Where to Inquire257
Revision History257
Trademarks258

Brand	Ricoh
Model	Ri 4000
Category	Printer
Language	English

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