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Ricoh D256 MP601SPF

Service Program Mode. Overview 2

Switching Between SP Mode and Copy Mode for Test Printing (MP 501/601 Only)

  1. In the SP mode, select the test print. Then press [Copy Window].
  2. Use the copy window (copier mode), to select the appropriate settings (paper size, etc.)
    for the test print.
  3. Press [Start] to start the test print.
  4. Press SP Mode (highlighted) to return to the SP mode screen and repeat from step 1.

Selecting the Program Number (MP 501/601 Only)

Program numbers have two or three levels.

  1. Refer to the Service Tables to find the SP that you want to adjust before you begin.
  2. Press the Group number on the left side SP Mode window that contains the SP that you want to adjust.
  3. Use the scrolling buttons in the center of the SP mode window to show the SP number that you want to open. Then press that number to expand the list.
  4. Use the center touch-panel buttons to scroll to the number and title of the item that you want to set and press it. The small entry box on the right activates and shows the below default or the current settings.
    Refer to the Service Tables for the range of allowed settings.
  5. Do this procedure to enter a setting:
    ▪ Press to toggle between plus and minus and use the keypad to enter the appropriate number. The number you enter writes over the previous setting.
    ▪ Press [#] to enter the setting. (The value is not registered if you enter a number that is out of range.)
    ▪ Press [Yes] when you are prompted to complete the selection.
  6. If you need to perform a test print, press [Copy Window] to open the copy window and select the settings for the test print. Press [Start], and then press SP Mode (highlighted) in the copy window to return to the SP mode display.
  7. Press [Exit] two times to return to the copy window when you are finished.

Service Mode Lock/Unlock

At locations where the machine contains sensitive data, the service representative cannot operate the machine until the Administrator turns the service mode lock off. This function makes sure that work on the machine is always done with the permission of the Administrator.

  1. If you cannot go into the SP mode, ask the Administrator to log in as the machine administrator, and then set "Service Mode Lock" to OFF:
    MP 501/601: User Tools -> Machine Features -> System Settings -> Administrator Tools ->
    Service Mode Lock -> OFF
    SP 5300/5310: Security Options -> Service Mode Lock -> Off
    ▪ This unlocks the machine and lets you get access to all the SP codes.
    ▪ The service representative can service the machine and turn the machine off and on. It is
  2. Go into the SP mode and set SP5-169-001 to "1" if you must use the printer bit switches.
  3. After machine servicing is completed:
    ▪ Change SP5-169-001 from "1" to "0".
    ▪ Turn the main power off and on. Tell the administrator that you have completed servicing the machine.
    ▪ The Administrator will then set the "Service Mode Lock" to ON.
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