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  • ABS tect
    Senior Tech

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    • Sep 2013
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    Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

    Hey all, I have one customer that requests Fiery on their machine. They are still using their MP C4501 with fiery and wanted to get a MP C4504 with fiery as well.

    The 01 had an actual fiery unit attached to the base, upon doing some research for the 04 I wasn't sure exactly how or if the fiery is an option.

    Does the MP C4504 support fiery or just the MP C4504ex? Is it just a controller you can download? SD Card? If so could anyone point me in the right direction on how to install it on the machine?

    Thanks
  • slimslob
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    • May 2013
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    Re: Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

    It is listed in the Product Support Guide only the guide does not use the term "fiery." I found it searching EFI, the company that makes fiery.
    Color Controller E-23C, EFI Controller, EDP Code 417486
    Since it is not in the service manual, installation instructions will most likely be included with the product.

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    • ABS tect
      Senior Tech

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      • Sep 2013
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      #3
      Re: Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

      Originally posted by slimslob
      It is listed in the Product Support Guide only the guide does not use the term "fiery." I found it searching EFI, the company that makes fiery.
      Color Controller E-23C, EFI Controller, EDP Code 417486
      Since it is not in the service manual, installation instructions will most likely be included with the product.
      Thank you sir

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      • copier tech
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        • Jan 2014
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        #4
        Re: Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

        Originally posted by ABS tect
        Hey all, I have one customer that requests Fiery on their machine. They are still using their MP C4501 with fiery and wanted to get a MP C4504 with fiery as well.

        The 01 had an actual fiery unit attached to the base, upon doing some research for the 04 I wasn't sure exactly how or if the fiery is an option.

        Does the MP C4504 support fiery or just the MP C4504ex? Is it just a controller you can download? SD Card? If so could anyone point me in the right direction on how to install it on the machine?

        Thanks
        Ask yourself this, does the customer really NEED a fiery/colour controller? Unless they use MACs & do a lot of graphic/PDF work these make little difference to an office copier.

        If they are using an old C4501 I doubt they need one on a newer model.



        Let us eat, drink, and be merry, because tomorrow we may die!

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        • ABS tect
          Senior Tech

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          • Sep 2013
          • 509

          #5
          Re: Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

          Originally posted by copier tech
          Ask yourself this, does the customer really NEED a fiery/colour controller? Unless they use MACs & do a lot of graphic/PDF work these make little difference to an office copier.

          If they are using an old C4501 I doubt they need one on a newer model.



          I agree....and honestly I don't think they do. They just need good cq which the 04 will deliver. But in the off-chance they are hell bent on it I wanted to be prepared.

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          • KenB
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            • Dec 2007
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            #6
            “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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            • copier tech
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              5,000+ Posts
              • Jan 2014
              • 7931

              #7
              Re: Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

              I would put the money towards a MP C6004 they would see a huge improvement over their old C4501.
              Let us eat, drink, and be merry, because tomorrow we may die!

              For all your firmware & service manual needs please visit us at:

              www.copierfirmware.co.uk - www.printerfirmware.co.uk

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              • KenB
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                • Dec 2007
                • 3946

                #8
                Re: Fiery for Ricoh MP C4504

                The C4501 with a Fiery was a total nightmare, and the pair required constant attention.

                There were TONS of updates to be installed, and reimaging was a frequent occurrence. (I only had 2 of them in the field, and they both drove me nuts.)

                The newer models work MUCH better.
                “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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