disable colour function on a Ricoh

[Mark Bbb]

Hoi,
Is there a way to block the colour function?
Because (f.i.) for every start up (or after energy recovery) it developes ID patterns.
We sometimes sell a colour machine for only B&W use, because they have better performance than a B&W.
Now we solve this it with a code (authentication) system...
I don't think there is another way, but do you know any another way?
Thank in advance!

[sandmanmac]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Is there a way to block the colour function?

We sometimes sell a colour machine for only B&W use, because they have better performance than a B&W.

No, and SAY WHAT?

[Mark Bbb]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

No, and SAY WHAT?

Take the:
mp2001, it jams sometimes due to moisture paper => tray heater => very expensive + only heats when machine is off ...
mp2851 fine to me, but no more production ...
mp2852 a little less than mp2851, but still ok, no more production ...
mp3054 etc... sorry, don't like the engine and already had trouble with a counter only 50K ...

What else is there to do but to sell a colour for a B&W use?
At least when you want a satisfied customer !!!

[FrohnB]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

I don't think you can "Turn off" the color function, but you can adjust some SP settings so that it doesn't run Process control as often.

SP 3301-002 I would bump up to 200.
SP 3529-004 up to 99.
SP 3530-006 up to 5,000.
SP 3531 down to like 2.
SP 3533-011 to 5,000.
SP 3540-002 to 5,000.
SP 3541-002 to 5,000.
SP 3600-004 to 0.

We have never had to actually change these settings, and I am not sure what it will do "in the long run", but it's worth a try. Try at your own risk!
I would still be looking to try and sell them just a normal black and white machine. There are some good performers out there (xx55 series is one).

[sturmtrooper]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Take the:

mp3054 etc... sorry, don't like the engine and already had trouble with a counter only 50K ...

What else is there to do but to sell a colour for a B&W use?
At least when you want a satisfied customer !!!

Not sure what there isn't to like about the engine. It's far better than the previous BW machines. I've got at least three or four out there with 600k on the meter and they still run. Probably about 30-40 in the field mostly in prisons and they usually don't require much beyond regular maintenance and customer stupidity fixes.

[sandmanmac]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Take the:

mp2851 fine to me, but no more production ...
mp2852 a little less than mp2851, but still ok, no more production ...
mp3054 etc... sorry, don't like the engine and already had trouble with a counter only 50K ...

I have no issues with any of these boxes when serviced properly (can't speak to the MP2001).
Maybe its an environmental thing where you are.
my upfront cost (at least where I am) is also about 1/2 that of the comparable colour model

[skinnyb]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Not sure what there isn't to like about the engine. It's far better than the previous BW machines. I've got at least three or four out there with 600k on the meter and they still run. Probably about 30-40 in the field mostly in prisons and they usually don't require much beyond regular maintenance and customer stupidity fixes.

I agree. The 4054/4055 series is VASTLY superior to the older B@W devices. They regularly run pm to pm for me. The PCDU is a pain in the @$$ to rebuild the first couple of times but there is a PM kit with literally every part you need including the drum and developer. The 240k kit has the Fuser parts and they are amazing.

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[slimslob]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

If you are primarily interested in blocking color printing, you might want to use the Ricoh Print Driver Editor. It is no longer available from Ricoh but you can download it at Softpedia. You have to use it to edit the OEMSETUP before installing the printer driver. The download file includes User Guides in 7 languages.

[copier tech]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Hoi,
Is there a way to block the colour function?
Because (f.i.) for every start up (or after energy recovery) it developes ID patterns.
We sometimes sell a colour machine for only B&W use, because they have better performance than a B&W.
Now we solve this it with a code (authentication) system...
I don't think there is another way, but do you know any another way?
Thank in advance!

Simply use a black & white driver.

The MPxx54 series is excellent mono machine it looks just like the MPCxx03 its easy to work on & very reliable.

[Oze]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Simply use a black & white driver.

The MPxx54 series is excellent mono machine it looks just like the MPCxx03 its easy to work on & very reliable.

Yep...
I just installed an MPC3504 where they used to have an MP7001 and left the B/W driver loaded and locked colour copying out with User Authentication.
Interested to see how badly the colour drums are going to suffer

[copier tech]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Yep...
I just installed an MPC3504 where they used to have an MP7001 and left the B/W driver loaded and locked colour copying out with User Authentication.
Interested to see how badly the colour drums are going to suffer

[Mark Bbb]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

I am gladd you all are satisfied of the 3504 series.
I am not!
I had never had any issues with mp2851, not one single problem at all!!!
But i understand, if you don't know the tricks to PM a mp2851 you won't get any customer satisfied, and need to service is once every 3 months!

[sturmtrooper]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

Yep...
I just installed an MPC3504 where they used to have an MP7001 and left the B/W driver loaded and locked colour copying out with User Authentication.
Interested to see how badly the colour drums are going to suffer

It will take several years, but eventually they will destroy themselves through process control. I had a 6002 do that once. like five years old with 60k on the clock and the drum was just shredded.

[fshead]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

WHY not just sell them the color machine like i do.
I tell them you dont need to wait in line at staples or local print shop anymore when you need color copies/prints
If you need to run it then you will need to get color toners.'i only
include black side of copier and black toners in contracts..it works for me

[Mark Bbb]

Re: disable colour function on a Ricoh

WHY not just sell them the color machine like i do.
I tell them you dont need to wait in line at staples or local print shop anymore when you need color copies/prints
If you need to run it then you will need to get color toners.'i only
include black side of copier and black toners in contracts..it works for me

You have got a point, but sometimes the CEO don't want them to print colour...
They think the personal will only abuse the colour function for own benefit.
Or sometimes there is totaly no need for colour, that happens.