1. Introduzzjoni
This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation of your Ricoh SP C252DN Color Laser Printer. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the printer and retain this manual for future reference. This document covers setup, basic operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and product specifications.
2. Prodott Aktarview
The Ricoh SP C252DN is a versatile color laser printer designed for office environments, offering high-quality color printing with efficient performance. Key features include a print speed of 21 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and monochrome, a maximum print resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi, and automatic duplex printing capabilities. It supports various connectivity options including USB, Ethernet, and Wireless, and is Energy Star certified for energy efficiency. The printer comes equipped with a 250-sheet input tray and a 1-sheet bypass tray.

Figura 2.1: Ricoh SP C252DN Color Laser Printer. This image displays the Ricoh SP C252DN Color Laser Printer. It features a white and black casing, with the control panel visible on the top front. The paper output tray is located at the bottom front.
3. Setup
3.1 Kif Tneħħi l-Printer mill-Ippakkjar
- Neħħi b'attenzjoni l-istampatur mill-ippakkjar tiegħu.
- Neħħi t-tejps protettivi u l-materjali tal-ippakkjar kollha minn barra u minn ġewwa l-istampatur. Irreferi għall-gwida tas-setup rapidu għal postijiet speċifiċi.
- Poġġi l-istampatur fuq wiċċ stabbli u livellat b'ventilazzjoni adegwata.
3.2 Konnessjoni tal-Istampatur
- Konnessjoni tal-Enerġija: Qabbad il-korda tal-enerġija mal-istampatur u mbagħad ma' sokit elettriku ertjat.
- Konnessjoni USB: For direct connection, plug a USB cable into the printer's USB port and the other end into your computer.
- Konnessjoni Ethernet: For network printing, connect an Ethernet cable to the printer's LAN port and to your network router or switch.
- Konnessjoni bla fili: Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer's control panel or refer to the network setup guide for wireless configuration.
3.3 Installazzjoni tas-Sewwieqa u s-Softwer
- Insert the provided software CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive, or download the latest drivers from the official Ricoh support websit.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers and any accompanying software.
- Ibda mill-ġdid il-kompjuter tiegħek jekk tintalab.
4. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi
4.1 Tagħbija tal-Karta
- Open the paper input tray (Tray 1) located at the front of the printer.
- Aġġusta l-gwidi tal-karta biex jaqblu mad-daqs tal-karta li qed tgħabbi.
- Load the paper stack with the print side facing down. Do not overfill the tray.
- Agħlaq it-trej tal-karta sew.
- For the bypass tray, open the bypass tray cover and load a single sheet of specialty media (e.g., envelopes, labels, banner paper) as needed.
4.2 Stampar ta' Dokumenti
- Mill-kompjuter tiegħek, iftaħ id-dokument li tixtieq tipprintja.
- Select 'Print' from the application's menu (e.g., File > Stampa).
- Ensure the Ricoh SP C252DN is selected as the printer.
- Adjust print settings such as number of copies, color/monochrome, paper size (up to 8.5 x 14 inch), and duplex printing options as required.
- Click 'Print' to send the job to the printer.
4.3 Stampar Duplex
The Ricoh SP C252DN supports automatic duplex (two-sided) printing. To use this feature:
- When sending a print job, access the printer properties or preferences.
- Locate the 'Duplex Printing' or 'Two-Sided Printing' option.
- Select the desired duplex setting (e.g., long-edge binding, short-edge binding).
- Confirm your selection and proceed with printing.
5. Manutenzjoni
5.1 Sostituzzjoni tal-Iskrataċ tat-Toner
When a toner cartridge is low or empty, a message will appear on the printer's display. Follow these steps to replace it:
- Iftaħ il-qoxra ta' quddiem tal-istampatur.
- Identify the toner cartridge that needs replacement (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, or Black).
- Carefully pull out the old toner cartridge.
- Unpack the new Ricoh genuine toner cartridge and gently shake it horizontally several times to distribute the toner evenly.
- Insert the new cartridge into its corresponding slot until it clicks into place.
- Agħlaq il-qoxra ta' quddiem.
5.2 Tindif tal-Istampatur
Tindif regolari jgħin biex tinżamm il-kwalità tal-istampar u jtawwal il-ħajja tal-istampatur.
- Barra: Imsaħ il-barra tal-istampatur b'ċarruta ratba u damp, drapp mingħajr suf. Tużax prodotti tat-tindif jew solventi li joborxu.
- Intern: Periodically open the front cover and gently remove any dust or paper debris from accessible areas using a dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid touching the drum unit.
6 Issolvi l-problemi
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your Ricoh SP C252DN printer.
| Problema | Soluzzjoni |
|---|---|
| Il-printer ma jixgħelx | Check power cord connection to both printer and electrical outlet. Ensure the power switch is in the 'On' position. |
| Ġammijiet tal-karti | Open all covers and carefully remove any jammed paper. Ensure paper is loaded correctly and not creased or damaged. Do not overfill paper trays. |
| Kwalità fqira tal-istampar | Check toner levels and replace any low cartridges. Perform a print head cleaning or calibration from the printer's control panel or driver settings. Ensure correct paper type is selected. |
| Il-printer mhux skopert mill-kompjuter | Verify USB/Ethernet/Wireless connection. Reinstall printer drivers. Restart both printer and computer. |
| Il-kuluri mhumiex korretti | Check color toner cartridge levels. Perform a color calibration. Ensure print settings are configured for color output. |
7. Speċifikazzjonijiet
Below are the technical specifications for the Ricoh SP C252DN Color Laser Printer:
| Karatteristika | Speċifikazzjoni |
|---|---|
| Isem tal-Mudell | SP C252DN |
| Teknoloġija tal-Istampar | Laser |
| Output Printer | Kulur |
| Veloċità Massima tal-Istampar (Kulur) | 21 ppm |
| Veloċità Massima tal-Istampar (Monokromu) | 21 ppm |
| Riżoluzzjoni Massima tal-Istampar bil-Kulur | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Riżoluzzjoni Massima tal-Istampar bl-Iswed u l-Abjad | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Stampar Duplex | Awtomatiku |
| Teknoloġija tal-Konnettività | Wired (USB, Ethernet), Wireless |
| Kapaċità tal-Ħżin tal-Memorja | 128 MB |
| Kapaċità Massima tal-Folja tal-Input | 250 sheets (main tray) + 1 sheet (bypass tray) |
| Daqs Massimu tal-Midja | 8.5 x 14 pulzier |
| Tipi ta' Midja Stampata | Banner paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain Paper |
| Dimensjonijiet tal-Prodott | 15.7 x 17.7 x 12.6 pulzieri |
| Piż tal-oġġett | 52.5 liri |
| Komponenti Inklużi | Laser Printer, Single Function Laser Printers |
8. Garanzija u Appoġġ
8.1 Garanzija Limitata
The Ricoh SP C252DN Color Laser Printer comes with a Limited Warranty. Please refer to the warranty documentation included with your product for specific terms, conditions, and duration of coverage. Retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.
8.2 Appoġġ għall-Klijent
For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty service, please contact Ricoh customer support. Contact information can typically be found on the official Ricoh webis-sit jew fid-dokumentazzjoni pprovduta mal-istampatur tiegħek.





