Ricoh SP C250DN User Manual

Print Quality Problems
Checking the Condition of the Machine
If there is a problem with the print quality, first check the condition of the machine.
Problem Solution
There is a problem with the
machine's location.
Make sure that the machine is on a level surface. Place the
machine where it will not be subject to vibration or shock.
Unsupported types of paper is used. Make sure that the paper being used is supported by the
machine. See page 41 "Supported Paper".
The paper type setting is incorrect. Make sure that the paper type setting of the printer driver
matches the type of paper loaded. See page 41 "Supported
Paper".
A non-genuine print cartridge is
being used.
Refilled or non-genuine print cartridge reduces print quality
and may cause malfunctions. Use genuine print cartridge only.
See page 187 "Consumables".
An old print cartridge is being used. Print cartridge should be opened before their expiration date
and used within six months after being opened.
The machine is dirty. See page 129 "Maintaining the Machine", and clean the
machine as required.
Color degradation has occurred. Color degradation may occur in color printing after the
machine is moved or a large number of pages are printed. In
this case, adjust color registration by executing [Color Dens/
Reg] in [Maintenance].
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Ricoh SP C250DN Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Print technology	Laser
Resolution color	1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum resolution	2400 x 600 DPI
Duplex printing mode	Auto
Time to first page (black, normal)	14 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	21 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	12 ppm
Maximum duty cycle	30000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges	4
Page description languages	PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity	751 sheets
Total number of input trays	1
Maximum print size	210 x 297 mm
Duplex media weight	60 - 90 g/m²
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-Printed, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Paper tray media weight	60 - 160 g/m²
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
Multi-purpose tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologies	-
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Optional connectivity	Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Internal memory	128 MB
Processor frequency	350 MHz
Display	LCD
Color display	No
Product color	Black, White
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	1300 W
Power consumption (printing)	- W
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 x64
Windows operating systems supported	Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	450 mm
Width	400 mm
Height	320 mm
Weight	23800 g