The new generation Ricoh GX e3300N is a cost-effective, energy-effi cient, production-quality printer
capable of achieving high capacity output and vivid color with Sawgrass Technologies' SubliJet-RT
transfer inks. The PowerDriver-R for the Ricoh GX e3300N gives you the ability to produce brilliant
images with sharp detail and vivid colors in a large print area up to 8.5" x 14". Below are some of
the more common questions about this system.
Should OEM (Ricoh) cartridges be installed before SubliJet-R ink?
NO! You should save the OEM cartridges, however, in case you fi nd the need to return the printer to the manufacturer.
Q. Who should use SubliJet-R Sublimation Transfer System for the Ricoh GX e3300N?
A. This transfer system is for customers who have outgrown their entry-level systems, and require higher
production capabilities. This cost-effective printer will yield immediate dividends through more effi cient
production, lower ink cost per print, and reduced downtime.
Q. What is the major advantage of SubliJet-R for the Ricoh GX e3300N Sublimation Transfer System?
A. The SubliJet-R Inks and PowerDriver-R color management system for the Ricoh GX e3300N printer
combine the reliability of an ink cartridge system (no bulk-ink system setup) and multiple paper sizes
with the dependability of a low maintenance printer. The cost-effective GX e3300N
printer is fast and effi cient. This system leverages Sawgrass' wealth of experience in color profi le
and print driver development with one robust production-environment printer package.
Q. How is the SubliJet-R Solution for the Ricoh system different from the solution for Epson series
printers?
A. Because of the unique nature of the Ricoh piezo print head, the SubliJet-R ink developed for this
printer has a higher viscosity than the ink used in the Epson printers. This special ink is inappropriate
for use in the Epson platform.
Q. How is the PowerDriver-R for the Ricoh GX e3300N color management different from the
PowerDriver solutions for the Epson printer platform?
A. This version of the PowerDriver-R is similar, but is optimized for high quality printing with the
Ricoh GX e3300N printer.
Q. What is the ink configuration of the SubliJet-R GX e3300N Sublimation Transfer system?
A. The ink configuration is CMYK.
Q. Can I use a chip resetter for these cartridges?
A. Sawgrass does not condone the use of chip resetters. Resetting chips may damage the integrity of the chip and the functionality of the printer.
Q. What is the shelf life of the SubliJet-R cartridges for the Ricoh?
A. The shelf life of the SubliJet-R cartridges for the Ricoh is 12 months.
Q. Can I use a chip resetter for these cartridges?
A. Sawgrass does not condone the use of chip resetters. Resetting the chips can result in corrupting the integrity of the chip.
Q. Are these cartridges interchangeable with other SubliJet solutions?
A. No, they are not.
Q. What are the recommended paper types?
A. For superior image quality and the best transfer results, Sawgrass recommends that you use only
high quality transfer paper such as True Pix and TexPrint.
Q. What paper sizes does the Ricoh GX e3300N support?
A. The Ricoh GX e3300N can print from letter size (8.5 x 11) to legal size (8.5" x 14").
Q. Is there a limit to the amount of waste ink that the Ricoh GX e3300N can hold?
A. Yes, the Ricoh GX e3300N uses self-cleaning cycles to keep the print heads running trouble free. Eventually,
the waste ink tank (called Ink Collector Unit by Ricoh) will need to be replaced. Replacement ink tanks
can be obtained from any authorized Ricoh dealer. Market prices range from $22 to $34.
Q. How does the user manage color output with the SubliJet-R Sublimation Transfer System for
the Ricoh GX e3300N?
A. The PowerDriver-R for the Ricoh GX e3300N features an improved ColorSure Color Palette, with deeper
blues and more vibrant reds than before. The ColorSure Color Palette enables users to easily match
spot colors and produce the deep vibrant colors they have come to expect from SubliJet-R Inks. With
the Custom ColorSure Palette function, users can import, save and name colors that accurately match
a client's artwork. With the Color Finder option, customers can view hundreds of colors surrounding their
selected ColorSure color, and then choose the one that best matches their needs. Once a color is selected,
users can save it to their Custom Palette, which enables them to reproduce the color again and again,
quickly and easily.
Q. What does the “maintenance in process” message on the Ricoh display mean?
A. The printer is calibrated to check for missing and partially clogged nozzles and automatically perform a
self-cleaning as needed. This message tells you the printer is executing such cleaning.
Q. What type of computer system will I need for optimum output?
A. A Pentium 4 with a 3.0 GHz or higher processor is recommended. Space of 30 GB in the hard disk drive
is required for proper software and fi le management. The minimum recommended RAM memory is 1 GB,
while 2 GB RAM is recommended to process larger documents with high quality settings. |
