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| Brand | Ricoh |
| Model | Aficio GX3000 |
| Product Type | Color Printer |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (Gel Ink) |
| Paper Sizes Supported | A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Envelopes (C5, C6, Monarch, COM10), Custom sizes |
| Paper Types Supported | Plain paper, Recycled paper, Colored paper |
| Network Interface | Ethernet (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMB), optional Wireless |
| Multi Bypass Tray | Yes (Type BY1000) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approximately 500 x 500 x 400 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 25 kg |
| Power Supply | 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | Average 150 W (printing), 4 W (standby) |
| Software Included | RPCS Raster Printer Driver, SmartDeviceMonitor for Client |
| Maintenance | Clean print heads, replace ink cartridges, clean paper feed rollers |
| Safety | Complies with CE, safety switches, overcurrent protection |
| Spare Parts | Network Interface Board Type GX2, Multi Bypass Tray, ink cartridges |
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USER MANUAL Aficio GX3000 RICOH
Network Interface Board Type GX2....20
Multi Bypass Tray Type BY1000 21
RPCS Raster Printer Driver....246
SmartDeviceMonitor for Client....247
Network Interface Board Type GX2....20
Multi Bypass Tray Type BY1000 21
Installationshandbuch
3. Einstellungen
Multi Bypass Tray Type BY1000
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Referenz
| Menü |
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Menü "Papiereinzug"
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R. Front abd. of/R Front abd schl
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• MIB-II
- PrinterMIB
- HostResourceMIB
- RicohPrivateMIB
SmartDeviceMonitor for Client....247
RPCS Raster Printer Driver
SmartDeviceMonitor for Client
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)-Verschlüsselung
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AKET115
Multi Bypass Tray Type BY1000
Papierformate
A4,A5, A6, B5, Legal, Letter, 5 ^1/2 "×8 ^1/2 ", E x D c u t i v e D, F D/ G L, F COM10 Monarch, C6, C5, D D Env D 127-1295,4 mm × C5-216 mm
Papiertyp
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Recycling-Papier
Farbiges Papier
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMB
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