New Printer at Robert J. Parks Library

After yet another problem with print quality with the printer at our Oscoda branch, which was eating up expensive supplies, the Director and I decided it would be best to replace the printer rather than repair it. A new Ricoh CL3500N was ordered earlier in the week, was delivered to our office today and was installed at the library an hour later.

In light of the really heavy use this printer will receive, and the issues we had with its predecessor, I opted to purchase a 3-year warranty plan in addition to the 1-year warranty--which totals four years. This will cover any repair or parts replacement, plus full product replacement if the printer turns out to be a dud.

Also, and this is a reminder to anyone who uses our printers. Our printers use heat to bond toner to printed media. Therefore the following types of media CAN NOT BE USED OR DAMAGE WILL RESULT:

According to the Ricoh Manual:

❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and
cause a paper misfeed.
❒ Set the paper as described below
• Tray 1, Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2, Tray 3): Print side facing up
• Bypass Tray: Print side facing down
❒ Print quality cannot be guaranteed if paper other than the ones recommended
is used. For more information about recommended paper, contact your sales
or service representative.
❒ Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by other printers.

In addition, the following is not supported, and DAMAGE MAY RESULT:
Paper not supported by this printer
Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer.
• Paper meant for an ink-jet printer
• Bent, folded, or creased paper
• Curled or twisted paper
• Torn paper
• Wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Paper that is dry enough to emit static electricity
• Paper that has already been printed onto, except a preprinted letterhead.
Malfunctions are especially likely when using paper printed on by other than
a laser printer (e.g. monochrome and color copiers, ink-jet printers, etc.)
• Special paper, such as thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper and conductive
paper
• Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation
• Paper with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
• Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed
• Paper with clips or staples
• Do not use the following envelopes:
• Envelopes with multiple flaps
• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip
• Envelopes with windows or clasps

Currently, we only allow plain white paper to be used, but we may be able to accommodate special requests, please speak to your librarian.

There will also be a sign posted next to the printer to remind our patrons.