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How to improve black gradation on Ricoh SP C250DN?
- TThomas ClarkSep 23, 2025
Only when using PostScript 3 with your Ricoh Printer, select [CMY + K] for [Gray Reproduction] in the printer driver's dialog box.
How to improve black gradation on Ricoh SP C250DN?
Only when using PostScript 3 with your Ricoh Printer, select [CMY + K] for [Gray Reproduction] in the printer driver's dialog box.
Why does Ricoh SP C250DN take so long to print?
Your Ricoh Printer may take a long time to complete the print job because photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time to be processed, so simply wait when printing such data. Changing the settings with printer driver may help to speed up printing. The data may be so large or complex that it takes a long time to be processed. If the Data In indicator is flashing, the data is being processed. Just wait until it printing is resumed. If the Data In indicator on the control panel is flashing, the printer is warming up. Wait for a while. The printer is adjusting the color registration. Wait for a while.
How to fix Ricoh SP C250DN Printer when it is not automatically recognized?
If your Ricoh Printer is not automatically recognized, the USB cable might not be connected properly. To resolve this, disconnect the USB cable from your computer, then turn off the main power switch of the printer. Turn the main power switch back on. After the printer has fully booted up, reconnect the USB cable.
What to do if Ricoh Printer does not recognize the USB connection?
If your Ricoh Printer doesn't recognize the USB connection even when the cable is inserted, it might be because the USB cable was connected while the printer was off. Press the operation switch to turn on the printer, and then disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Once the printer is in the ready condition, reconnect the USB cable.
How to make paper feed smoothly in Ricoh SP C250DN Printer?
To ensure paper feeds smoothly in your Ricoh Printer, use supported types of paper. Load paper correctly, ensuring the paper guides are properly adjusted. If the paper is curled, straighten it. Take the paper out of the tray, fan it well, reverse the top and bottom of the paper, and then put it back in the tray.
How to match print to computer display on Ricoh SP C250DN?
To match the printed image to the computer's display on your Ricoh Printer (only when using PCL 5c/6), select [Raster] in the "Graphics Mode" list on the printer driver's [Print Quality] tab.
How to fix color degradation on Ricoh SP C250DN Printer?
Color degradation may occur in color printing with your Ricoh Printer after it is moved or a large number of pages are printed. In this case, adjust color registration by executing [Color Dens/ Reg] in [Maintenance].
How to resolve smudged print on Ricoh SP C250DN?
To resolve smudged printed images on your Ricoh Printer: PCL 5c/6: On the printer driver's [Paper] tab, select [Bypass Tray] in the "Input Tray:" list and choose a proper paper type in the "Paper Type:" list. PostScript 3: On the printer driver's [Paper/Quality] tab, select [Bypass Tray] in the "Paper Source" list and select a proper paper type in the "Media" list.
Why are images printed diagonally on Ricoh SP C250DN Printer?
If images are printed diagonally on pages from your Ricoh Printer, adjust the paper guides to remove any gaps between the paper and the guides.
How to fix wrinkled paper from Ricoh SP C250DN?
If the paper from your Ricoh Printer is wrinkled, the paper being used may be damp; use paper that has been stored properly. The paper might also be too thin. If there are gaps between the paper and the paper guides, adjust the paper guides to remove the gaps. Check that both the left and right fusing unit levers have been raised to the plain paper mark.
General| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Laser |
| Resolution color | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 14 s |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 21 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 12 ppm |
| Maximum duty cycle | 30000 pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 751 sheets |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Maximum print size | 210 x 297 mm |
| Duplex media weight | 60 - 90 g/m² |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-Printed, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 160 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Mobile printing technologies | - |
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| Optional connectivity | Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 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. |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Processor frequency | 350 MHz |
| Display | LCD |
| Color display | No |
| Product color | Black, White |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 1300 W |
| Power consumption (printing) | - W |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 x64 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 450 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 400 mm |
| Height | 320 mm |
| Weight | 23800 g |
Introduces the manual's main sections and basic operational concepts.
Covers essential procedures and precautions for setting up the machine in its environment.
Provides comprehensive instructions for loading various paper types and sizes.
Details fundamental printing procedures, job management, and special printing modes.
Details how to configure machine settings using the physical control panel interface.
Explains how to access and manage machine settings remotely via a web browser.
