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Ricoh Co. Ltd.

http://www.ricoh.com/

M018/M019

PE-MF2b/PE-MF2c

Slide 20

Firmware Update Procedures

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Controller Firmware Update

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The procedure has changed.

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If the update procedure failed, note the following 
points:

» The machine must be connected to a computer by USB.
» When using a computer running on a Windows 

operating system, you must have an account that has 
Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrator 
or Power Users group member to acquire this 
permission.

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For details of the new procedures, and how to 
recover the machine if the update failed, see the 
service manual.

» System Maintenance Reference, Firmware Updating

No additional notes

Summary of Contents for M018

Page 1: ... www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 1 Service Training M018 M019 Product Overview PE MF2b PE MF2c Version 1 0 This training course explains the differences between the PE MF2 series and the older PE MF1 series ...

Page 2: ...re in the Series PE MF2b M018 20 ppm color and b w No optional memory DDST GDI Duplex built in Fax built in Optional 500 sheet paper tray PE MF2c M019 20 ppm color and b w Optional 256MB memory available PCL PS Duplex built in Fax built in Optional 500 sheet paper tray No additional notes ...

Page 3: ...3 Ricoh Co Ltd http www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 3 Appearance These machines have a built in ADF ...

Page 4: ...uct will be focused in low H W price oriented channels It is intended to sell PE MF1a as long as possible but it will be necessary to review the balance between marketability and profitability because competition in this segment is expected to increase PL MF1 31 8ppm 3 in one 4 in one GDI GDI PE MF1b 21 21ppm PE MF1c 21 21ppm PE MF1a 16 5 16 5ppm GDI PCL PS 4 in one 4 in one PE MF2b 21 21ppm PE MF...

Page 5: ...p www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 5 Operation Panel There is a User Tools button to make initial setup easier Service mode is the same as the PE MF1 It is not necessary to use a PC like it was for the PE P1 ...

Page 6: ...e OPC charge roller and development unit are all in an AIO cartridge AIO All in one The cartridge can be removed with one hand The AIO cartridge for the PE MF2 is different from the AIO cartridge for the PE MF1 It is the same as the AIO cartridge that is used with the MD P1 No additional notes ...

Page 7: ...prints per cartridge Short Yield 2 5 k prints per cartridge Long High Yield 6 5 k prints per cartridge BK 6 0 k prints per cartridge CMY Method was changed From 5 chart 50 color to ISO19798 Yield based on ISO 19798 ISO chart continuous prints Waste Toner Tank Approximately 25 k prints per tank No additional notes ...

Page 8: ...dition to the main board s 128MB Note As the memory for the main board and the memory for the PDL board serve different functions the 128MB of the Main Board and the maximum of 384MB on the PDL board should not be thought of as additive for a total of 512MB No hard disk built in or optional for either model Memory PE MF2b GDI model The memory on the main board is used for printing PE MF2c PDL PS m...

Page 9: ... www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 9 Optional Equipment Memory Unit Type F 256MB G891 PE MF2c only TK1010 Paper Feed Unit G849 PE MF2b and PE MF2c Both of these are also used in the PE MF1 No additional notes ...

Page 10: ...functions Duplex Copy for example In the PE MF1 duplex printing is available but not duplex copying PC Fax is added Improvement of Dual Access Capability This means that there are more cases in which the machine can do two jobs at the same time for example scanning and printing a fax at the same time Additional security features such as Locked Print and User Restriction Improved operation panel A ...

Page 11: ...lb Bond Optional paper tray unit 60 105g m2 16lb 28lb Bond Why is 1st copy time so much slower than the 1st print time Scanner initialization and movement to the start position takes more time Duplex printing speed is about 60 of the normal printing speed Duplex printing cannot be done for thick paper more than 105 g m2 28 lb Bond Printing on OHP transparencies is not possible Other specs Printer ...

Page 12: ...rd is used for printing Raster data in the memory on the PDL board is sent to the memory on the main board However the memory on the main board is not used for printing processing it is only a temporary holding area So the 128 MB on the main board cannot be included in the total printer memory spec Print Resolution settings There are three settings 600 x 600 1 bit 600 x 600 2 bit also called 1200 ...

Page 13: ...ons Resolution 8 x 3 85 8 x 7 7 dots mm Modem rate max 33 6 kbps Transmission time 3 seconds Data compression method MH MR MMR Memory capacity More than 100 sheets 8 x 3 85 Speed dial 50 total for Fax and Scan to E mail Group Dial No Quick dial 20 Number of redials 1 No additional notes ...

Page 14: ...14 Ricoh Co Ltd http www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 14 Comparison with PE MF1 1 2 The red areas show improvements ...

Page 15: ...New Functions ID Copy Use for printing 2 sided originals such as an ID card on one sheet One side of the original is printed on the upper half of the paper and the other side is printed on the lower half User Restriction When user restriction is turned on users must input their User ID and Password ...

Page 16: ...High Yield 6 5 k prints per cartridge BK 6 0 k prints per cartridge CMY Method was changed From 5 chart 50 color to ISO19798 Yield based on ISO 19798 ISO chart continuous prints Waste Toner Tank Approximately 25 k prints per tank AIO yield for the PE MF1 was 2K Used toner bottle yield was measured when printing at 3P J and a color ratio of 50 color 50 b w ...

Page 17: ...om M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 17 Targets Average Monthly Print Volume 0 75K prints PE MF2b 0 9K prints PE MF2c Color ratio 60 Maximum Monthly Print Volume 1 5K prints Estimated Unit Life 5 years or 90K prints No additional notes ...

Page 18: ...18 Ricoh Co Ltd http www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 18 Service Training M018 M019 Changes to the Engine No additional notes ...

Page 19: ... http www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 19 Replacement Procedures ITB Unit Laser Optics Housing Unit The changes were also applied to the PE MF1 as stated in earlier technical bulletins No additional notes ...

Page 20: ...e must be connected to a computer by USB When using a computer running on a Windows operating system you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission Log on as an Administrator or Power Users group member to acquire this permission For details of the new procedures and how to recover the machine if the update failed see the service manual System Maintenance Reference Firmware Updating ...

Page 21: ...019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 21 Image Problem Troubleshooting This section has been changed and there is a new procedure for printing a test page to check the cause of the problem Service Manual Troubleshooting Image Problems No additional notes ...

Page 22: ...22 Ricoh Co Ltd http www ricoh com M018 M019 PE MF2b PE MF2c Slide 22 End of Course No additional notes ...

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