Ricoh MP161F

USING SP AND SSP MODES

The following two modes are available:

• SP Mode (Service Program Mode): The SP Mode includes the programs that are necessary for standard maintenance work.
• SSP Mode (Special SP Mode): The SSP Mode includes SP-Mode programs and some special programs. You need some extra knowledge to use these special programs. For details, consult your supervisor.

Starting SP Mode

1. Type the keys as follows:
   
2. Press the key and hold it down until the SP-mode menu is displayed (about 3 seconds).

Selecting Programs

• When a blinking underscore (or several blinking underscores) is displayed, you can type a number from the numeric keypad [D].
• When the sign “ ◄ ► /OK” [A] is displayed upper right corner, you can scroll through the menu by pressing the left-arrow key [B] or the right-arrow key [C]. To select program, press the OK key [F].

Specifying Values

1. After locating a program, press the OK key. A blinking underscore (or several blinking underscores) indicates which value you can change. The value in parentheses is the default value of the menu.
2. Type a necessary value from the numeric keypad. To switch between positive (plus) and negative (minus) values, press the [*] key.
3. To validate the value, press the OK key. To cancel the value, press the escape key [E].

Activating Copy Mode

You can activate the copy mode while the SP mode is running. When you do so, the copier outputs images or patterns that help you adjust the SP setting.

1. Press the key. The copy mode is activated.
2. Specify copy settings and press the key.
3. To return to the SP mode, press the key.
   You cannot end the SP mode while the copy mode is activated.

Quitting Programs/Ending (S) SP Mode

Press the key or the escape key to quit the program. You can end the SP mode by pressing one of these keys several times.

Conventions used in the tables:

• Asterisk (*): The settings are saved in the NVRAM. Most of them return to the default values when you execute SP5-801-002. CTL indicates that the data is contained in NVRAM on the controller board.
• DFU: The program is for design/factory use only. Do not change the settings.
• Brackets ([ ]): The brackets enclose the setting rage, default value, and minimum step with unit ([Minimum to Maximum / Default / Step]).