User GuideIM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series

Guide to Names and Functions of Components

CAUTION

  • Do not obstruct the machine's vents. Doing so risks fire caused by overheated internal components.

Region A and Region B symbols

Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia), (mainly Europe), or (mainly Asia)

Region B icon(mainly North America)

Differences in the functions of Region A and Region B models are indicated by two symbols.

Read the information indicated by the symbol that corresponds to the region of the model you are using.

For details about which symbol corresponds to the model you are using, see "Model-Specific Information".

Front and Left View

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  1. Exposure glass cover/Auto Document Feeder (ADF)

    Lower the cover over originals placed on the exposure glass.

    If you load a stack of originals in the ADF, the ADF will automatically feed the originals one by one.

  2. Exposure glass

    Place originals facedown here.

    Placing an Original on the Exposure Glass

  3. Control panel

    Names and Functions of the Control Panel

  4. Main power switch

    To turn the power on and off, open the cover of the main power switch and press the main power switch.

    Turning On and Off the Power

  5. Human detection sensor

    Detects a person approaching the machine.

    Recovering from Sleep Mode When a Person Approaches the Machine

  6. Internal tray 1

    Copied/printed paper and received fax pages are delivered here. And the paper is output under the paper holder attached inside the internal tray.

    Internal tray
  7. Front cover

    Open to access the inside of the machine.

    Replacing the Toner

  8. Paper trays (Trays 1, 2)

    Standard paper trays. Load paper here.

    Loading Paper into the Paper Tray

  9. Lower paper trays (Trays 3, 4)

    Optional paper trays. Load paper here.

    Loading Paper into the Paper Tray

  10. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheating.

    After large-volume printing, the ventilation fan may continue to work to lower the temperature inside the machine.

Note

  • Note the following when using the paper holder of the internal tray:

    • Once you have drawn out the output sheet on the top of the internal tray, do not push the sheet back under the paper holder. The paper holder does not work on the output sheet properly and may cause a paper jam.

Front and Right View

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  1. ADF tray extender

    Pull this extender out to prevent originals larger than B4 or 81/2 × 14 size from falling.

  2. Bypass Tray

    Use the tray to copy or print on OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, and paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays.

    Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray

  3. Paper guides

    When loading paper in the bypass tray, align the paper guides with the edges of the paper.

  4. Extender

    Pull this extender out when loading paper larger than A4Landscape, 81/2 × 11.

  5. Lower right cover

    Open this cover to remove jammed paper.

  6. Right cover

    Open this cover to remove jammed paper.

  7. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheat.

    After large-volume printing, the ventilation fan may continue to work to lower the temperature inside the machine.

Rear and Left View (mainly Europe) (mainly North America)

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  1. USB2.0 Interface Type A

    Use the port to connect the IC card authentication device.

  2. USB2.0 Interface Type B

    Use the port to connect the machine and the computer with the USB cable.

  3. Ethernet interface

    Used the port to connect the machine to the network or to use the remote management service (RICOH @Remote) over the Internet.

  4. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheat.

    After large-volume printing, the ventilation fan may continue to work to lower the temperature inside the machine.

Rear and Left View (mainly Asia)

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  1. USB2.0 Interface Type A

    Use the port to connect the IC card authentication device.

  2. USB2.0 Interface Type B

    Use the port to connect the machine and the computer with the USB cable.

  3. Ethernet interface

    Used the port to connect the machine to the network or to use the remote management service (RICOH @Remote) over the Internet.

  4. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheat.

    After large-volume printing, the ventilation fan may continue to work to lower the temperature inside the machine.

  5. Anti-humidity heater switch

    Turn the switch "On" to prevent paper from absorbing moisture and maintain print quality. Use this feature when using the machine in a high-humidity or low-temperature environment.