Ricoh MPC1800

Preparing for Test Printing

1. Make sure A4 size or LTR SEF size paper is loaded in the standard tray.
2. Make sure the copier is ready to print (the [Power] key is on).

Entering the User Tools

1. Press the "User Tools" button to enter the UP mode.
2. Select "Maintenance".

Cleaning head1

1. Select "Clean Print-heads" (User Tools > Maintenance > Clean Print-heads), and then press the "OK" button.
2. Select the five print-heads to be cleaned with left or right arrow button. (You can cancel it also pressing the left or right arrow button again.)
   • You can select multiple print-heads in this cleaning. If the print-head is selected for this cleaning, the checked mark shows at left next to the print-head name.
3. Press "OK" button, and then "Are you sure you want to start head cleaning?" message shows on the display.
4. Press "Yes" button to execute the cleaning.
5. After cleaning, "Cleaning complete" message shows on the display.
6. Press "Exit" button and follow the instruction on the display.
   • Wait for cleaning to finish. Never do any other operation at the time of cleaning.
   • Check the results of the nozzle check pattern. Examine which nozzles need cleaning.
   • Do the “Nozzle Check Pattern”, after let stand for 10minutes.
   • Do Steps 1 to 6 again. You can do this up to three times.
   • Do Cleaning head 2 after the third printing of the test problem if the pattern is still not correct.

Cleaning Head 2

Cleaning head 2 uses a lot of ink. Do Cleaning Head 1 at least 3 times before you do Cleaning Head 2.

1. Select "Flush Print-heads" (User Tools > Maintenance > Flush Print-heads), and then press the "OK" button.
2. Select the five print-heads to be cleaned with left or right arrow button. (You can cancel it also pressing the left or right arrow button again.)
   • You can select multiple print-heads in this cleaning. If the print-head is selected for this cleaning, the checked mark shows at left next to the print-head name.
3. Press "OK" button, and then "This function consumes a large quantity of ink. Do you want to continue?" message shows on the display.
4. Press "Yes" button to execute the cleaning.
5. After flushing, "Flushing complete" message shows on the display.
6. Press "Exit" button and follow the instruction on the display.
   • Wait for cleaning to finish. Never do any other operation at the time of cleaning. Check the results of the nozzle check pattern after completing this function.

Remaining Problems

1. Do SP2-101-001 to 005: Executes the head cleaning for each printer head (Special Cleaning).
   • Do not use customer’s ink for this mode, because this mode consumes a large quantity of ink.
2. If a problem is still remaining, wipe the nozzle surface with a special cloth. (For details, refer to the "Cleaning Procedure" in the “Preventive Maintenance” on the Service manual.)
   • Use water; Never use alcohol or dry cloth for wiping the nozzle surface.
3. Clean the maintenance unit.
4. Replace the Engine unit.
5. Print the nozzle check pattern using UP mode again, and then check the results of the test pattern
6. If a problem is still remaining, replace the engine unit.