Smart Operation Panel 2nd

Generation (New Type)

Field Service Manual

Ver 1.0

Initial Release: Nov, 2016

Copyright (c) 2016 Ricoh Co.,Ltd.
Symbols, Abbreviations
This manual uses several symbols and abbreviations. The meaning of those symbols and abbreviations
are as follows:
Symbol What it means
Clip ring
Screw
Connector
Clamp
E-ring
Flat Flexible Cable
Timing Belt
SEF Short Edge Feed
LEF Long Edge Feed
K Black
C Cyan
M Magenta
Y Yellow
B/W, BW Black and White
FC Full color

[A] Short Edge Feed (SEF)

[B] Long Edge Feed (LEF)
Table of Contents
1. Replacement and Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 3
Smart Operation Panel (10 Inch Model)................................................................................................. 3
Operation Panel Unit .......................................................................................................................... 3
Micro Computer Board........................................................................................................................ 4
Wi-Fi Module ....................................................................................................................................... 7
LCD ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Speaker............................................................................................................................................. 10
Microphone ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Smart Operation Panel (7 Inch Model)................................................................................................. 14
Operation Panel Unit ........................................................................................................................ 14
Exterior Covers ................................................................................................................................. 16
Boards............................................................................................................................................... 17
LCD ................................................................................................................................................... 20
2. Mechanism........................................................................................................................................ 22
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 22
System Components ........................................................................................................................ 22
Panel Components/Screen Layout ................................................................................................... 35
Electrical Components ...................................................................................................................... 39
Controlling the Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 41
Exiting Energy Saving Modes........................................................................................................... 41
Screen Startup Mode ........................................................................................................................ 41
Shutdown Functions ......................................................................................................................... 42
3. System Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 45
System Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 45
Maintenance Modes ......................................................................................................................... 45
Login to/Logout from Control Panel Service Mode .......................................................................... 45
Service Mode Menu .......................................................................................................................... 47
Panel Self Check .............................................................................................................................. 52
Recovery Mode ................................................................................................................................. 59
Special Key Combinations ................................................................................................................ 59
Software Update ................................................................................................................................... 61
Updating the Smart Operation Panel ............................................................................................... 61
Installation/Update from an SD Card................................................................................................ 62
Package Update ............................................................................................................................... 65
Installation/Update from the eDC Server.......................................................................................... 66
Application Site ................................................................................................................................. 68
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 69

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Software Update Errors .................................................................................................................... 69
Errors That Occur When the Control Panel Downloads Data from the Controller at Startup .......... 74

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1. Replacement and Adjustment

Smart Operation Panel (10 Inch Model)

Operation Panel Unit

 Turn off the main power switch of the MFP and disconnect the power cord.
 After replacing, make sure that all disconnected harnesses are connected up again and
secured in their clamps.
1. Remove the operation panel unit from the MFP.

 For details about how to remove the operation panel unit, refer to the service manual for
the MFP.
2. Remove the hinges [A] [B] from the operation panel.

 By factory default, the following switches of the DIP switch [A] on the micro computer board
are set to ON: No.1, No.3, No.6 and No.7. When installing the operation panel unit, make sure
that the DIP switch setting is correct for the MFP on which you are installing the panel.

 The correct DIP switch setting depends on the MFP. Note the DIP switch settings of the old
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operation panel unit before replacing, and apply the same settings to the new Smart Operation
Panel. Below is example for DIP switch settings when the following switches are set to ON:
No.1, No.3, No.6 and No.7 (This is the factory default setting of a service part)

 If the DIP switch setting is wrong, SC672 will be displayed.

 The DIP switch No.1 turns ON/OFF the SC reduction function. Change the setting when
needed.
 0 (OFF): The SC is displayed on the operation panel when SC672/SC673 occur.
 1 (ON): If the error is caused by the software defect when SC672/SC673
occur, automatically reboot is performed and the SC is reset. If the error is caused by the
hardware defect when SC672/SC673 occur, the SC is displayed on the operation panel.
 After replacing the operation panel unit, make sure that the latest version of the firmware is
installed on the Smart Operation Panel. Update it if necessary (Updating the Smart Operation
Panel).

Micro Computer Board

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

2. Bottom cover [A] ( ×4)

 There are four hooks inside the operation panel unit. Before removing the operation panel

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bottom cover, check the photos below.

3. Base bracket [A]

4. Lift the fastener of the LCD I/F cable [A] on the micro computer board side.

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5. Remove the LCD I/F cable [A] from the micro computer board.

6. Remove the FFC [A] from the micro computer board.

 Pull out the black part to unlock the connector, and then remove the FFC.
7. Micro computer board [A]

 By factory default, the following switches of the DIP switch [A] on the micro computer board
are set to ON: No.1, No.3, No.6 and No.7. When installing the operation panel unit, make sure

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that the DIP switch setting is correct for the MFP on which you are installing the panel.

 The correct DIP switch setting depends on the MFP. Note the DIP switch settings of the old
operation panel unit before replacing, and apply the same settings to the new Smart Operation
Panel.
Below is example for DIP switch settings when the following switches are set to ON: No.1,
No.3, No.6 and No.7 (This is the factory default setting of a service part)

 If the DIP switch setting is wrong, SC672 will be displayed.

 The DIP switch No.1 turns ON/OFF the SC reduction function. Change the setting when
needed.
 0 (OFF): The SC is displayed on the operation panel when SC672/SC673 occur.
 1 (ON): If the error is caused by the software defect when SC672/SC673
occur, automatically reboot is performed and the SC is reset. If the error is caused by the
hardware defect when SC672/SC673 occur, the SC is displayed on the operation panel.
 After replacing the micro computer board, perform the following checks:
 LED Check (LED Check)
 Key Check (Key Check)

Wi-Fi Module

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

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2. Bottom cover [A] ( ×4)

3. Wi-Fi module [A]

 After replacing the Wi-Fi module, perform the following checks:

 Wireless LAN Check (Wireless LAN Check)
 Bluetooth Check (Bluetooth Check)

LCD

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

2. Micro computer board (Micro Computer Board)

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3. Speaker [A] ( ×2)

4. Lift the fastener of the LCD I/F cable.

5. LCD I/F cable (cable ×1)

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6. Remove the tapes for fixing the microphone harness (tape ×3).

7. LCD [A] ( ×4)

 After replacing the LCD, perform the following checks.

 LCD Check (LCD Check)
 TouchPanel Check (TouchPanel Check)
 Perform "TouchPanel Calibration" (TouchPanel Calibration) and "MultiTouch Calibration"
(MultiTouch Calibration) of the Self Check function.

Speaker

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

2. Bottom cover [A] ( ×4)

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3. Speaker [A] ( ×2, ×1)

 After replacing the speaker, perform the following check.

 Speaker Check (Speaker Check)

Microphone

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

2. Micro computer board (Micro Computer Board)
3. Lift up the securing wire of the LCD I/F cable.

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4. LCD I/F cable (cable ×1)

5. Remove the tapes for fixing the microphone harness (tape ×3).

6. LCD [A] ( ×4)

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7. Microphone [A] (cushioning ×1)

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Smart Operation Panel (7 Inch Model)

M2 screws are used for assembling the 7 inch model.

Operation Panel Unit

 Turn off the main power switch of the MFP and disconnect the power cord.
 After replacing, make sure that all disconnected harnesses are connected up again and
secured in their clamps.
1. Remove the operation panel unit from the MFP.

 For details about how to remove the operation panel unit, refer to the service manual for
the MFP.
2. Remove the cover [A].

3. Remove the left hinge [A] from the operation panel.

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4. Release the harness [A] and remove the cable guide [B].

5. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

 By factory default, the following switches of the DIP switch [A] on the micro computer board
are set to ON: No.1, No.3, No.6 and No.7. When installing the operation panel unit, make sure
that the DIP switch setting is correct for the MFP on which you are installing the panel.

 The correct DIP switch setting depends on the MFP. Note the DIP switch settings of the old
operation panel unit before replacing, and apply the same settings to the new Smart Operation
Panel. Below is example for DIP switch settings when the following switches are set to ON:

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No.1, No.3, No.6 and No.7 (This is the factory default setting of a service part)

 If the DIP switch setting is wrong, SC672 will be displayed.

 The DIP switch No.1 turns ON/OFF the SC reduction function. Change the setting when
needed.
 0 (OFF): The SC is displayed on the operation panel when SC672/SC673 occur.
 1 (ON): If the error is caused by the software defect when SC672/SC673
occur, automatically reboot is performed and the SC is reset. If the error is caused by the
hardware defect when SC672/SC673 occur, the SC is displayed on the operation panel.
 After replacing the operation panel unit, make sure that the latest version of the firmware is
installed on the Smart Operation Panel. Update it if necessary (Updating the Smart Operation
Panel).

Exterior Covers

Rear Cover

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

2. Remove the rear cover [A].

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Front Cover Assembly

1. Remove the micro computer board (Micro Computer Board)

2. Remove the protection sheet [A].

USB Cover

1. Operation panel unit (Operation Panel Unit)

2. Remove the USB cover [A].

Boards

Micro Computer Board

1. Remove the rear cover (Rear Cover).

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2. Remove the base bracket [A]

3. Remove the Wi-Fi module [A]

4. Remove the micro computer board [A].

 By factory default, the following switches of the DIP switch [A] on the micro computer board
are set to ON: No.1, No.3, No.6 and No.7. When installing the operation panel unit, make sure

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that the DIP switch setting is correct for the MFP on which you are installing the panel.

 The correct DIP switch setting depends on the MFP. Note the DIP switch settings of the old
operation panel unit before replacing, and apply the same settings to the new Smart Operation
Panel.
Below is example for DIP switch settings when the following switches are set to ON: No.1,
No.3, No.6 and No.7 (This is the factory default setting of a service part)

 If the DIP switch setting is wrong, SC672 will be displayed.

 The DIP switch No.1 turns ON/OFF the SC reduction function. Change the setting when
needed.
 0 (OFF): The SC is displayed on the operation panel when SC672/SC673 occur.
 1 (ON): If the error is caused by the software defect when SC672/SC673
occur, automatically reboot is performed and the SC is reset. If the error is caused by the
hardware defect when SC672/SC673 occur, the SC is displayed on the operation panel.
 After replacing the micro computer board, perform the following checks:
 LED Check (LED Check)
 Key Check (Key Check)

Wi-Fi Module

1. Remove the rear cover (Rear Cover).

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2. Remove the base bracket [A]

3. Remove the Wi-Fi module [A]

LCD

1. Remove the micro computer board (Micro Computer Board)

2. Remove the protection sheet [A].

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3. Separate the the LCD unit [A] from the front cover assembly [B].

 After replacing the LCD, perform the following checks.

 LCD Check (LCD Check)
 TouchPanel Check (TouchPanel Check)
 Perform "TouchPanel Calibration" (TouchPanel Calibration) and "MultiTouch Calibration"
(MultiTouch Calibration) of the Self Check function.

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2. Mechanism

Overview

System Components

Hardware Specifications (10 Inch Model)

Components

No. Name No. Name

1 Speaker 13 [Check Status] indicator
2 [Login/Logout] key 14 [Check Status] key
3 Main power indicator 15 Data In indicator (facsimile and printer modes)
4 [Energy Saver] key 16 Fax indicator
5 USB slot for digital cameras 17 Extended Feature key (EX3)
6 HDMI slot 18 Extended Feature key (EX2)
7 USB slot for NFC card readers 19 Extended Feature key (EX1)
8 Microphone 20 Control panel reboot key
9 [Stop] key 21 SD card slot
10 [Menu] key 22 Media access lamp
11 [Home] key 23 USB slot
12 [Back] key

Basic Specifications

Category Specification
LCD panel  Size
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Category Specification
10.1 inch panel
 Resolution
WSVGA (1024x600)
 Bit width
RGB666 (18 bit color)
 Brightness
200cd/m2 (typ.)
 Backlight
LED Backlight (life: 15,000 hours)
CPU ARM Cortex-A9 Dual Core 1GHz (SoC: MCIMX6D5EYM10AC)
Touch panel Low load touch panel (recognizes touches to two points)
Memory  Volatile Memory
RAM (DDR3-1066), 2G
 Non-Volatile Memory
eMMC NAND, 8GB

 Uses a 16GB product in SLC Mode.

 Program area and data area for the operating system and
applications.
External interfaces  USB Memory
USB2.0 Host Type-A
 SD Card
SD card slot 1ch (SD*1/SDHC*2)
*1 Up to 2GB
*2 Up to 32GB
 USB expansion
USB2.0 Host Type-A
(for camera, USB keyboard, USB card reader)
 USB expansion
USB2.0 Host Type-miniB
(for NFC expansion)
 HDMI
HDMI 1.4
(for large screens available as custom order)
Internal interfaces  Extended Features
microSD card slot

 When a media is inserted in the microSD card slot, its capacity is

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Category Specification
shown in the control panel service mode (Screen Features >
Device > microSD card) and the SMC (in the report for the Smart
Operation Panel).
Network  Wireless LAN
802.11b/g/n
 Bluetooth
Bluetooth4.0
Audio input/output Monaural speaker 1ch (output: 1 to 2 W), Microphone
RTC accuracy ±52.56 seconds per month (using external crystal oscillator, 20 ppm)
Hard keys  Extended Feature keys (EX1, EX2, and EX3)
Use for startup in extended mode etc.
 Control panel reboot key
Use to reboot the control panel when it freezes.
LED types  Main power indicator (blue)
Lights when the power is on. Flashes slowly in Sleep mode.
 [Check Status] indicator lamp (red/blue)
Lights when an error occurs.
 Data In indicator (blue)
Flashes when the machine receives data from a printer driver or LAN-Fax
driver.
 Fax indicator (blue)
Flashes while sending or receiving a fax. Lights when there is a received
fax document in the fax memory.
 Media access lamp (blue)
Lights when there is an SD card inserted in the SD card slot.
Maximum power 4 W or less
consumption (excluding external interfaces and internal feature expansions)
Power 0.35 W or less
consumption in (When in Sleep mode, power is not supplied to USB devices connected to the
Sleep mode USB slots.)

Specification comparison with the previous model

Item This model Previous model

Appearance

Control panel size 267 × 160 mm 345 × 161 mm

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Item This model Previous model

(Width × Height)
CPU operating frequency 1 GHz 533 MHz
RAM size 2 GB 1 GB
LCD panel size 10.1 inch 10.1 inch
Android OS Version. 4.2 Version. 2.3
Types of the following keys Soft keys Hard keys
 [Home] key
 [Stop] key
 [Check Status] key
 [Back] key
 [Menu] key
LED types Four types Seven types
 Main power indicator  Main power indicator
 [Check Status] indicator  [Check Status] indicator
 Data In indicator  Data In indicator
 Media access lamp  Media access lamp
 [Home] key
 [Menu] key
 [Back] key
Wireless LAN interface IEEE802.11bgn IEEE802.11bgn
Types of external interfaces  USB port (type A/mini)  USB port (mini)
 USB media slot  USB media slot
 SD card slot  SD card slot
Bluetooth Available Not available

Available languages

Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Polish,
Portuguese, Hungarian, Czech, Finnish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Greek,
Korean, Catalan, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese

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Hardware Specifications (7 Inch Model)

Components

No. Name No. Name

1 Logged in user icon 14 [Check Status] indicator
2 System message indicator 15 Data In indicator (facsimile and printer modes)
3 [Login/Logout] key 16 Fax indicator
4 [Energy Saver] key 17 Media access lamp
5 Main power indicator 18 SD card slot
6 Application list icon 19 USB slot
7 Icons to switch between screens 20 USB slot for digital cameras
8 [Stop] key 21 Control panel reboot key
9 [Menu] key 22 Extended Feature key (EX1)
10 [Home] key 23 Extended Feature key (EX2)
11 [Return] key 24 Extended Feature key (EX3)
12 [Media Information]
13 Status indicator

Basic Specifications

Category Specification
LCD panel  Size
7 inch panel
 Resolution
WSVGA (1024x600)
 Bit width
RGB666 (18 bit color)
 Brightness
200cd/m2 (typ.)
 Backlight

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Category Specification
LED Backlight (life: 15,000 hours)
CPU ARM Cortex-A9 Dual Core 1GHz (SoC: MCIMX6D5EYM10AC)
Touch panel Low load touch panel (recognizes touches to two points)
Memory  Volatile Memory
RAM (DDR3-1066), 2G
 Non-Volatile Memory
eMMC NAND, 8GB

 Uses a 16GB product in SLC Mode.

 Program area and data area for the operating system and
applications.
External interfaces  USB Memory
USB2.0 Host Type-A
 SD Card
SD card slot 1ch (SD*1/SDHC*2)
*1 Up to 2GB
*2 Up to 32GB
 USB expansion
USB2.0 Host Type-A
(for camera, USB keyboard, USB card reader)
Internal interfaces  Extended Features
microSD card slot

 When a media is inserted in the microSD card slot, its capacity is

shown in the control panel service mode (Screen Features >
Device > microSD card) and the SMC (in the report for the Smart
Operation Panel).
Network  Wireless LAN
802.11b/g/n
 Bluetooth
Bluetooth4.0
Audio input/output Monaural speaker 1ch (output: 1 to 2 W), Microphone
RTC accuracy ±52.56 seconds per month (using external crystal oscillator, 20 ppm)
Hard keys  Extended Feature keys (EX1, EX2, and EX3)
Use for startup in extended mode etc.
 Control panel reboot key
Use to reboot the control panel when it freezes.
LED types  Main power indicator (blue)
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Category Specification
Lights when the power is on. Flashes slowly in Sleep mode.
 [Check Status] indicator lamp (red/blue)
Lights when an error occurs.
 Data In indicator (blue)
Flashes when the machine receives data from a printer driver or LAN-Fax
driver.
 Fax indicator (blue)
Flashes while sending or receiving a fax. Lights when there is a received
fax document in the fax memory.
 Media access lamp (blue)
Lights when there is an SD card inserted in the SD card slot.
Maximum power 4 W or less
consumption (excluding external interfaces and internal feature expansions)
Power 0.35 W or less
consumption in (When in Sleep mode, power is not supplied to USB devices connected to the
Sleep mode USB slots.)

Available languages

Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Polish,
Portuguese, Hungarian, Czech, Finnish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Greek,
Korean, Catalan, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese

Software Specifications

A software package consisting of the Android Firmware and the manufacturer’s own pre-installed
applications is installed on the Smart Operation Panel.

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The following three types of software are installed on the Smart Operation Panel.
1. Android Firmware (Android OS)
2. Pre-installed applications
3. Applications that can be installed additionally

Android Firmware (Android OS)

The Android Firmware (Android OS) consists of the following modules that are called “stacks”.
 Linux kernel
 Android Runtime
 Library
 Application Framework

Pre-installed applications

On the Smart Operation Panel, applications such as the GW applications (Copy/Printer/Document

Server/Scanner/Fax), Control Panel Browser, the standard keyboard, Installer, Gallery, Self Check are
pre-installed. Unlike those installed on the controller board of the MFP, GW applications that are
installed on the Smart Operation Panel are for controlling operation and display of the Smart Operation
Panel.
Pre-installed applications are provided as part of the control panel firmware (Cheetah System) together
with the Android firmware. When you update the control panel firmware using the recovery mode or
another method, the pre-installed applications will also be updated.

Applications that can be installed

On the Smart Operation Panel, applications can be installed in addition to the pre-installed applications.

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Applications that can be installed include optional applications that customers can purchase,
applications that are installed only on machines sold in specific regions, and custom-made applications.
On an MFP, applications such as Simple UI applications (Quick Copy, Quick Fax, and Quick Scanner)
and Scan to Me are installed.

Communication Specifications

The Smart Operation Panel and the GW controller are connected by a USB 2.0 cable. They
communicate with each other via the Android OS on the Smart Operation Panel, using protocols called
“OCS Library” and “Flair-API (System/Application)”.

System block diagram

Overview of Components

Communication Details
module/signal name
OCS Library OSC stands for Operating Control Service. It is a module that controls the
control panel. The set of signals used by this module to control the control
panel are called the OCS Library.
It is used during communication between the Legacy UI (system) module
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Communication Details
module/signal name
on the Smart Operation Panel and the GW module for the following
processes.
 Deciding on the display format suitable for a particular model of the
control panel, so that the intended image data can be converted to
actual image data.
 Converting touch panel operations to commands.
Flair-API Flair is the manufacturer's own communication interface between software
(System/Application) modules. The interface uses a generic WebAPI.
It is divided into two parts: a part that communicates directly with
applications such as the application manager, Home, Authentication,
Banner, Check Status, and Widgets, and a part that monitors applications.
It communicates with the GW controller via the CATS module.
CATS CATS stands for Cheetah Application Total System. It is a module in the
GW controller.
Because the Smart Operation Panel uses the Android OS, the contents
and protocols of communication are not the same as those of the
conventional control panel. CATS serves as an intermediary between the
GW controller and the Smart Operation Panel.
It also controls the power status of the control panel.
CATS communicates with the Smart Operation Panel using the Flair-API,
and communicates with the GW module using the GW-API.
GW-IPC The name of the interface used among modules in the GW controller. The
role is the same as that of the Flair-API.

 API stands for Application Programming Interface. An API is an interface that software
modules use in order to communicate with each other.

Application Specifications

The pre-installed applications and applications that can be additionally installed on the Smart Operation
Panel can be classified into the following 3 categories.

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 System applications
Applications that operate in conjunction with multiple functions (operating regardless of the
application)
 Program applications
Applications that provide a single additional function
 Widget applications
Applications that provide a widget
The following table explains the function of each application.
Application Functions
Settings Provides the Android OS’s standard settings.
Screen Features Provides the manufacturer’s own settings.
Authentication Monitors login to/logout from the MFP, and transmits authentication
information to other services and applications.
Monitoring service Monitors the status of the MFP. This service is used by widgets and
applications including Banner, Check Status, Authentication, and Home.
Launcher (Legacy This application provides an application switching function when there is
Application Manager) no Home application.
Installer Provides the installer UI. Internal operation is controlled by the Package
Installer application.
Server service Provides server functions for application installation.
Remote control Works together with the server service and provides the functions and
displays of RFU and import/export of settings, including the UI.
Manual Provides connection to the server where manuals are stored (HTTP
server). Manuals are displayed using the Web Browser application.
Splash screen Provides the image that is displayed immediately after the MFP is turned
ON.
Startup animation Provides the startup animation for the operation screen.
Validation Performs validation when the machine is started in CC certified mode.
* CC stands for Common Criteria. It is the evaluation criteria for IT
security (ISO15408).
LUI system LUI stands for Legacy User Interface. The conventional control panel
display is displayed by this application. Model-specific settings are
included in this application
Package Installer Provides installation and update functions for applications.
Also provides the screen for uninstallation.
Self Check Provides a self-check function for the control panel hardware.
See Panel Self Check for contents of the self-check.
Initialization Initializes settings of the MFP or the control panel.

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Application Functions
Web Browser Android OS’s standard Browser application
Gallery Reads images from SD cards or other media, and sets them as wallpaper
or live wallpaper.
Standard keyboard Android OS’s standard operation panel that is called up when the user
enters characters or numbers.
Home screen Provides the Home screen. Also provides screen customization and
application switching.
Banner Displays balloon messages in the banner area at the bottom of the panel
display.
OCS emulator This application serves as an intermediary between the control panel and
the controller board. (The emulator allows the controller board to work the
same way regardless of the type of control panel.)
Simple UI applications Simple (Quick) applications.
 Quick Copy
Provides the Quick Copy function.
 Quick Fax
Provides the Quick Fax function.
 Quick Scanner
Provides the Quick Scanner function.
Widgets Resident applications that display information on the screen as
configured.
 Date/time indicator
Displays the date and time.
 Supply information
Displays toner status.
 Change Languages
Provides the language switching function.
 Eco-friendly
Displays detailed information about the eco functions.
 Fax Received File
Displays the fax reception status.
 Stop
Provides a [Stop] key on the application screen. Used by functions
such as Quick Copy and Scan to Me.
 System Message
Displays system messages.
IME (excluding the Multiple settings can be configured (the user can select one when using
standard keyboard) the keyboard).
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Application Functions
 iWnn IME Chinese (Simplified) Pack
Chinese (simplified) language pack for iWnnIME
 iWnn IME Chinese (Traditional) Pack
Chinese (traditional) language pack for iWnnIME
 iWnn IME Korean Pack
Korean language pack for iWnnIME
ICCardDispatcher Host application for NFC (Near Field Communication). Transmits card
information to authentication applications.
Quick Card Provides simple authentication using an IC card.
Authentication
Standard IC card plugin A plugin for using IC cards. Examples of IC cards are the FeliCa (Lite)
and Mifare card systems.
Bluetooth Service Provides configurations for standard Bluetooth on the Android OS.
Bluetooth Authentication This plugin is required to use Bluetooth authentication.
Plugin
Copy Copy application with a new UI.
This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series.
Fax Fax application with a new UI.
This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series.
Scan Scan application with a new UI.
This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series.
Printer Printer application with a new UI.
This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series.
Quick Print Release Ability to view and print stored documents.
This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series.
Print/Scan (Memory "Media Print" and "Scan to Media" have been integrated into this
Storage Device) application.
This application is not available for MP C 306Z/406Z series.
Web Browser NX Provides an operating environment for solution applications' functions and
configuration.
Proximity Card Reader Provides support for USB card readers.
Support Plugin

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Panel Components/Screen Layout

Components of the Control Panel (10 Inch Model)

No. Name Description

1 Speaker There is currently no function that uses this.
2 Display panel Displays icons for functions and applications. Displays the operation
screens, operation keys and other information.
3 Main power indicator Indicates power OFF/ON status.
4 USB slot for digital A digital camera can be connected here.
cameras
5 USB slot for NFC A near field communication (NFC) device can be connected here.
card readers
6 Microphone There is currently no function that uses this.
7 [Check Status] Indicates system status.
indicator
8 Data In indicator Flashes when the machine receives data from a printer driver or LAN-
Fax driver.
9 Fax indicator Indicates fax status.
 During communication: Flashes
 When fax documents have been received using Substitute
Reception: Lights
 When the machine has received a confidential fax document:
Lights
10 Extended Feature Used for system maintenance, such as control panel self-check.
key (EX3)

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No. Name Description

11 Extended Feature Used for system maintenance, such as control panel self-check.
key (EX2)
12 Extended Feature Used for system maintenance, such as control panel self-check.
key (EX1)
13 Control panel reboot Used when rebooting the control panel.
key
14 SD card slot Insert an SD card here.
15 Media access lamp Lights when an external media is inserted into the SD card slot or the
USB slot.
16 USB slot Insert a USB memory device here.

Components of the Control Panel (7 Inch Model)

No. Name Description

1 Display panel Displays icons for functions and applications. Displays the operation
screens, operation keys and other information.
2 Main power indicator Indicates power OFF/ON status.
3 [Check Status] Indicates system status.
indicator
4 Data In indicator Flashes when the machine receives data from a printer driver or LAN-
Fax driver.
5 Fax indicator Indicates fax status.
 During communication: Flashes
 When fax documents have been received using Substitute
Reception: Lights
 When the machine has received a confidential fax document:
Lights
6 Media access lamp Lights when an external media is inserted into the SD card slot or the
USB slot.
7 SD card slot Insert an SD card here.
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No. Name Description

8 USB slot Insert a USB memory device here.
9 USB slot for digital A digital camera can be connected here.
cameras
10 Control panel reboot Used when rebooting the control panel.
key
11 Extended Feature Used for system maintenance, such as control panel self-check.
key (EX1)
12 Extended Feature Used for system maintenance, such as control panel self-check.
key (EX2)
13 Extended Feature Used for system maintenance, such as control panel self-check.
key (EX3)
14 USB slot for NFC A near field communication (NFC) device can be connected here.
card readers

Panel Display

Screen Layout

No. Name Description

1 Login Login information is displayed.
information area
2 [Login/Logout] Displayed when authentication is enabled. The login screen appears if you
key press [Login]. [Logout] is displayed if you have already logged in. You will
be logged out when you press [Logout].
3 [Energy Saver] Enters Sleep mode.
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No. Name Description

key
4 Icon display area Application icons, widgets, and system messages are displayed.
Soft keys displayed on the screen

No. Name Description

1 Function keys Users can assign shortcuts for each application. Up to three applications can
be assigned as shortcuts. When an application is assigned as a function key,
users can call the application from any screen. The function keys are disabled
by default. Users must enable this function to be able to allocate applications
to function keys.
2 System System messages are displayed in this area. If there are multiple messages to
messages be displayed, they are displayed in rotation. Tapping the message opens a
key dialog which shows all the messages.
3 [Application Displays the list of installed applications.
List] key
4 [Stop] key Stops the scanning of a document, fax transmission, or printing to paper.
5 [Menu] key Displays the menu screen of the application in use. May not be available
depending on the application.
6 [Home] key Displays the Home screen.
7 [Back] key Use this to go back to the previous screen when the Screen Features screen
or the screen of an application is displayed.
8 [Check You can check the status of the MFP, each function, and the current job. You
Status] key can also check the job history and maintenance information of the MFP.

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Electrical Components

Touch Panel

The touch panel of this machine uses a 4-wire resistive film method (low load resistive film analog 4-
wire method). It can detect two points for flick/drag/pinch-in/pinch-out operations. Resistive touch panel
has been adopted in order to allow operation with a prosthetic hand.

Basic Structure

An analog 4-wire resistive film touch panel has 2 layers. Two materials (mainly film or glass) with
transparent conductive film (ITO) are attached such that the transparent conductive film layers face
each other.
When the film is pressed with a finger or a pen, the transparent conductive films contact each other and
the touch panel operation is recognized.
Insulators (spacing dots) secure space between the two transparent conductive film layers to prevent
short-circuiting.
Because the transparent conductive film has a uniform resistance characteristic, the resistance value
reflects the distance of contact.

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[A]: Spacing dot

[B]: PET film
[C]: Transparent conductive film
[D]: Base glass
[E]: LCD panel

Self-Check (multi-touch calibration) mechanism

With the Multi-touch calibration in the self-check function, the touch panel is automatically calibrated
using the results of touches to the top left and bottom right positions.
The values of “EVR_X”, “EVR_Y”, “X_MAX”, and “Y_MAX” are used for internal processing. They do
not indicate the positions or distance of the touched points. There is no problem unless there is a huge
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Controlling the Power Supply

Exiting Energy Saving Modes

Because this model of Smart Operation Panel has no hardware keys, the MFP exits from energy saving
mode when the user does one of the following:
 Touches the display panel
 Lifts the ADF
 Sets an original in the ADF

Screen Startup Mode

Startup Modes

There are two screen startup modes. The factory default setting is Normal.
1. Normal
This is the standard startup mode. When the main power of the MFP is turned ON, the control
panel starts up using less power compared to Quick mode.
2. Quick
By preparing for the next startup when the machine shuts down, the control panel starts up faster
than in Normal mode.

Changing the Screen Startup Mode

Screen Startup Mode can be changed in Screen Features.

Select [Screen Features] > [SYSTEM] > [Screen Device Settings] > [Screen Startup Mode], and then
select [Normal] or [Quick].

 In the following cases, the control panel starts up in Normal mode even if [Quick] is selected.
 The power cord has been disconnected from the power outlet after the last shutdown.
 The MFP is turned ON after being turned OFF due to reasons such as a power failure.
 The MFP was not properly shut down the last time it was turned OFF.

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How the Control Panel Starts Up

In Normal mode

The startup screen is displayed on the display panel, followed by the startup animation.

In Quick mode

The [Home] screen is displayed immediately after the main power of the MFP is turned ON. The startup
screen displayed when starting in Normal mode is not displayed.

How the Screen Shuts Down When Quick mode Is Selected

When Quick mode is selected, the MFP prepares for the next startup when it shuts down The main
power indicator flashes during preparation for the next startup. The indicator turns off when preparation
is completed.

If the MFP is turned ON during shutdown, the preparation for the next startup continues. When
preparation for the next startup is completed, the control panel starts up in Quick mode.

 When Quick mode is selected, the control panel starts up faster than in Normal mode but
shutdown takes longer than in Normal mode.

Shutdown Functions

The shutdown functions and their uses are as follows.

Shutdown mode Use Operation
Normal Same as shutdown by users. Turn the main power
Shutdown switch off.
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though you waited a long time. switch 6 seconds or

longer.
Shutdown for  When you have to disconnect the power cord from Turn the main power
parts the power outlet, such as when replacing parts. switch off while holding
replacement  When you want to start the machine normally and down [Stop].
then enter recovery mode, without changing the
Startup mode in Screen Features. (For updating
control panel firmware)
Shutdown for When you are going to turn on the MFP within 5 Turn the main power
software update minutes for updating the MFP firmware or package. switch off while holding
(Use shutdown for parts replacement if you are down the [EX1] key.
updating the control panel firmware.)

Normal Shutdown

The MFP is equipped with a function to shut down safely in order to:
 Prevent damage to the file systems in the HDD and the NAND flash memory.
 Prevent paper from being left inside the body of the MFP (except when paper is jammed).
If the main power switch is a rocker switch, the shutdown process begins when the rocker switch is
moved to the OFF position.
If the main power switch is a push switch, the shutdown process begins when the switch is pressed. To
make a forced shutdown, press and hold the push switch for 6 seconds. However, if you force a
shutdown during the shutdown process, data being processed may be lost. Forced shutdown is to be
used to shut down the MFP without disconnecting the power cord when the shutdown process cannot
be completed.

Other Shutdown Functions

This MFP has two additional shutdown functions to facilitate maintenance.

Shutting down the MFP for parts replacement (Starting up in Normal mode when Quick
mode is selected)

When Quick mode is selected, the MFP prepares for the next startup when it shuts down. This causes
the shutdown process to take longer than when Normal mode is selected.
If you need to disconnect the power cord after shutdown in order to replace parts or for other reasons,
you can use the following procedure to shut down the MFP just like you do in Normal mode. This
shortens the time it takes to shut down the MFP.
 Procedure
Turn the main power switch OFF while holding down the [Stop] key on the control panel. Continue
to hold down the [Stop] key until the shutdown screen is displayed.

Shutting down the MFP for software updates (Shutting down the MFP with the control panel

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in Sleep mode)

If you are going to turn ON the MFP within 5 minutes, you can use the following procedure to shut down
the MFP with the control panel in Sleep mode.
 Procedure
Turn the main power switch OFF while holding down the [EX1] key. Continue to hold down the
[EX1] key until the shutdown screen is displayed.

 You must turn ON the MFP within 5 minutes.

 If more than 5 minutes has elapsed after shutting down the MFP using the above procedure,
the machine starts up in Normal mode even if Quick mode is selected.

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3. System Maintenance

System Maintenance

Maintenance Modes

Service program (SP) modes for the Smart Operation Panel are as follows:
Mode Use Notes
SP Mode (MFP) SP modes for the MFP The numeric keys are required to enter this
(controller, engine) mode. Display the soft keys of the GW
application or of the SP mode.
Service mode SP modes for the Smart Same as above
(operation panel) Operation Panel.
 Changing SP mode settings
in the Screen Features
menu.
 Installing and updating
applications that can be
installed
Recovery mode Maintenance modes for the -
Android OS
 Updating firmware
 Initializing all data

Login to/Logout from Control Panel Service Mode

Login

In the same way as you log in to the SP Mode on the MFP, you use the soft keys to enter a combination
of numbers in order to login to the service mode of the control panel.

 You cannot log in to the service mode of the control panel when one of the following screens is
displayed.
 Stop All Jobs
 User Tools
 Address Book Management
Use the numeric keys on one of the following screens.
 Soft keys on the GW application screen
 Soft keys for the control panel’s service mode (displayed by pressing both the [EX3] key and
[Check Status] at the same time)
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 To exit the soft keys, press [EXIT] on the screen.

Login Status Indicator

When you log in to the control panel’s service mode, the Screen Features screen is displayed.
 “Service” is displayed in the login information area [A].
 [Logout] is displayed in the Login key area [B] to allow logout from the service mode.

Logout

Press [Logout] to log out from the control panel’s service mode.

 You need to logout manually because the Auto Logout function does not work.
Depending on the authentication settings of the MFP, the following screen is displayed after you log out.
Authentication settings
Administrator authentication: OFF Administrator authentication: ON Administrator
User authentication: OFF User authentication: OFF authentication: ON
User authentication: ON
Screen of the function selected in Screen of the function selected in [Home] screen
[Function Priority] [Function Priority]

When Entry to Service Mode Is Prohibited by the Administrator

The administrator of the MFP can prohibit entry into the control panel’s service mode by enabling
[Service Mode Lock] in [System Settings].
When [Service Mode Lock] is enabled, the machine does not enter the service mode even if you enter
the number combination for the control panel’s service mode. There will be no error messages or
beeping sounds to indicate login failure.

 The machine can enter the recovery mode even if [Service Mode Lock] is enabled.
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Service Mode Menu

There are three menus of settings.

 WIRELESS & NETWORKS
 DEVICE
 SYSTEM

WIRELESS & NETWORKS

Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Wireless Group Owner Mode You can only view the setting.
Direct
Settings
Connection Password You can only view the setting.
DHCP Server IP Address You can only view the setting.
DHCP IP Address Range You can only view the setting.
Select Channel You can only view the setting.
Fix SSID You can only view the setting.
PEER DEVICES View and configure devices that can be
connected.
REMEMBERED Displays groups that have been
GROUPS previously connected.
Bluetooth ON/OFF You can only view the setting.
SEARCH FOR DEVICES Scans for Bluetooth devices in the
vicinity.
(name of this device) You can only view the setting.
PAIRED DEVICES View and configure paired devices.
AVAILABLE DEVICES View and configure available devices.
Port Port Forwarding Settings Port Requests sent to the wireless LAN unit

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Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Forwarding Forwarding of the Smart Operation Panel can be
to Machine Config 1-20 forwarded to the controller of the MFP.
You can enable or disable ports to
forward these requests.
MTU Settings PathMTU(Enable/Disable) Enables/disables the PathMTU size set
in [MTU Size]. When you change this
setting, the control panel restarts.
MTU Size Sets the size of PathMTU. Default:
1500.

DEVICE

Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Storage INTERNAL Total space Displays the total size of the internal storage.
STORAGE
Available Displays the available space of the internal
storage.
Apps (app data Displays the size of applications in the internal
& media storage.
content)
SD CARD *1 Total space Displays the total size of the SD card.
Available Displays the available space of the SD card.
Apps (app data Displays the size of applications in the SD card.
& media
content)
Erase SD card Erase data written to the SD card.
USB Total space Displays the total size of the USB stroage device.
*2
STORAGE
Available Displays the available space of the USB stroage
device.
Apps Install Install from SD Install or update applications from an SD card.
Card
Install from Enter a product key to install or update
Server applications from the server.
Activate Activate applications that have been installed from
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Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Update Update applications that have been installed.
Applications
Uninstall Uninstall applications.
Check Server Check if you can connect to the Server.
Connect
Lauguage Registration - When using the machine with the external
& Input Keyboard keyboard (via USB or Bluetooth), register the
keyboards to be linked in advance so that the
software keyboard does not close automatically.
You can register up to ten keyboards, five of which
are preset (and cannot be changed or deleted).
*1 Displayed only when an SD card is inserted into the SD card slot of the operation panel.
*2 Displayed only when an USB storage device is inserted into the USB slot of the operation panel.

SYSTEM

Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Screen Status Displays the following:
Device  Wi-Fi MAC address
Settings  Bluetooth address
Information  Interface Settings
 Wi-Fi settings (ON/OFF)
 IP Address (displayed when "Wi-Fi
settings" is set to ON.)
Legal information Open source Displays the open source license
licenses information.
Software Version Displays the versions of operation panel
List firmware and installed applications.
When saving the software version list on
an SD card, insert an SD card into the SD
card slot of the operation panel, and then
press [Save to SD Card].
Hardware Displays the hardware information of the
Version operation panel with a 4-digit code.
1st digit: LCD size
 1: 10.1"
 2: 7"
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Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
 3: 17"
2nd digit: LCD vendor
 0: AUO
 1: INNOLUX
 2: Dongbond
 5: AUO
 6: Giantplus
3rd digit: eMMC version
 5: Version 4.41
 7: Version 5.00
 8: Version 5.10
4th digit: PCB vendor
 N: NEC
 R: RICOH
Screen Server Settings Port number Input a port number for communication
Device with the import/export and RFU server.
Settings The input number is used for both HTTP
and HTTPS connections.
(Normally, input a number within 55101-
55111.)
Application Displays a list of installed applications.
Settings If you press [Settings] for an application,
the setting screen for the CE is displayed.
The screen does not change if the
application has no setting items.
Authentication Authentication This setting gives priority to the recovery
priority mode priority mode time from energy saving modes when an
IC card authentication device is
connected.
When this setting is selected, the MFP
does not enter Engine OFF mode, and
always recovers from Silent mode.
Start time(hhmm) You can specify the start time of
Authentication priority mode.
Note: This can be changed only when
[Authentication priority mode] is
deselected.
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Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Expiration You can specify the period of validity of
time(hours) Authentication priority mode.
Note: This can be changed only when
[Authentication priority mode] is
deselected.
Home key Home key settings You can change the transition destination
settings except for the Home screen when
pushing the [Home] icon.
Home Key Normal mode:
Assignment Mode In addition to pressing the [Home] icon, in
all statuses such as logout and restoring
from lower power display mode, the
screen transitions to the destination which
the user set with [Home Key Application].
UI change mode:
The screen transitions to the destination
which the user set with [Home Key
Application] only when you press the
[Home] icon.
Home Key You can set the application of
Application the transition destination when pressing
the [Home] icon.
Show default Home You can specify whether the guest user
for unauthenticated can access the application selected in
user [Home Key Application] when user
authentication is set to ON.
System Home Key You can use this setting only when [Home
Icon Settings Key Assignment Mode] is [ON] and [UI
Change Mode] is selected in [Home Key
Assignment Mode].
You cannot set other than the above
because of high brightness.
Screen device This setting prevents the operation panel
always- from entering Sleep mode, so that
connection Bluetooth and other communication
Setting devices remain connected.
When this setting is selected, the
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Menu level Description

1st level 2nd level 3rd level
operation panel does not enter Sleep
mode. Only the LCD (display panel) turns
OFF.
Panel Self Check Starts self-diagnosis of the operation
panel.
(Panel Self Check)

Panel Self Check

The following are available as self-diagnostics functions of the control panel:

 LED Check
 Key Check
 LCD Check
 Speaker Check
 TouchPanel Check
 TouchPanel Calibration
 MultiTouch Calibration
 Wireless LAN Check
 Bluetooth Check

 The [Self Check] menu is displayed in either English or Japanese. The language can be
changed using [Change Language] in the Home screen.
 If an unavailable language is selected, English will be displayed.
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menu of [Self Check].

LED Check

Select the [All Light On] check box, and make sure the following LEDs light:
 Data In indicator (facsimile and printer modes)
 Fax indicator
 [Check Status] indicator (flashes in red and orange alternately)

When the check is completed, press [Back] to return to the top menu of [Self Check].

Key Check

Check if the Extended Feature keys on the left side of the control panel (EX1, EX2, EX3 from top to
bottom) are functioning normally. If they are functioning normally, the key will turn green when pressed.
[FOOT SW] is not used.

When the check is completed, press [End] to return to the top menu of [Self Check].

LCD Check

Visually inspect the color of the LCD. The displayed colors are white/black/red/green/blue. The LCD
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changes to the next color when you press it.

The check is completed when all colors have been displayed. The screen returns to the top menu of
[Self Check].

Speaker Check

Tests the speaker by playing the reference sound.

1. Select the frequency (220Hz, 440Hz, 880Hz, 1760Hz, or 2000Hz).
2. Press [START/STOP] to play the sound.
3. Touch the volume bar, and play the sound at minimum and maximum volumes.
4. Press [START/STOP] to stop the sound.

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When the check is completed, press [Back] to return to the top menu of [Self Check].

TouchPanel Check

For each of the nine reference points on the screen, the distance between the detected position and the
nearest reference point is displayed.

When the check is completed, press [Back] to return to the top menu of [Self Check].

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TouchPanel Calibration

Calibrate the touch panel by touching the center of each of the five “+” signs.
The five “+” signs are displayed in the order of top left, bottom right, bottom left, center, and top right.
After you have touched the five “+” signs, the display switches to the [Retry/OK] screen.
 If you want to calibrate again, press [EX1].
 If you want to confirm that the calibration results are OK, press the [EX3] key to return to the top
menu of [Self Check].

MultiTouch Calibration

Calibrate the touch panel for multi-tap input methods such as pinch-in/pinch-out.
Touch the center of both “+” signs. The two “+” signs are displayed in the order of top left and bottom
right. Repeat the procedure. The touch panel will be calibrated.
 If you want to adjust it again, press the [EX1] key.
 If you want to confirm that the calibration results are OK, press the [EX3] key to return to the top
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The “Back Key” in the message is actually the [EX1] key and the “Menu Key” in the message is actually
the [EX3] key.

 The values of “EVR_X”, “EVR_Y”, “X_MAX”, and “Y_MAX” are for internal processing and do
not indicate the positions or distance of the points touched. There is no problem unless there
is a huge difference between the values of the first calibration and the second calibration.

Wireless LAN Check

Checks the condition of the wireless LAN connection.

When you select the connected access point, the signal strength, IP address and other information are
displayed.

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When the check is completed, press [Back] to return to the top menu of [Self Check].

Bluetooth Check

Check and configure the Bluetooth device connection.

When the check is completed, press [Back] to return to the top menu of [Self Check].

 You cannot switch Bluetooth to [ON] or [OFF] from the [Self Check] menu. Before checking the
Bluetooth device connection, specify [ON] for [Bluetooth] in [Screen Features] > [WIRELESS &
NETWORKS] > [Bluetooth].

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Recovery Mode

The recovery mode menu is as follows. Ask your manager for details on how to enter Recovery mode.
Menu Description
reboot system Reboots the Android OS.
now
apply update from Updates the Cheetah System firmware by specifying the folder path.
sdcard
wipe data/factory Deletes all installed applications and all settings on the Cheetah.
reset
wipe cache Deletes all data that is stored on the cache partition. Currently, Cheetah does
partition not use the cache partition, so nothing happens when this menu item is
accessed.
wipe free area Deletes all data that is stored on the free partition. Cheetah stores the version
partition history on the free partition. When this menu item is selected, it will then
disappear.
wipe LegacyUI Deletes Legacy UI.
area
micon update Updates Keymicon by specifying the folder path.
from sdcard

 If [Update Firmware] is set to [Prohibit] in [System Settings] of the MFP, the control panel
cannot enter the recovery mode.
 Ask your manager for information on how to enter the recovery Mode.

Special Key Combinations

This section describes special key combinations for operations which required combinations of
hardware keys on the previous models.
Function Operation for previous models Operation for Smart Operation Panel
SSP (Super Login to SP mode, and then press an Login to SP mode, and then press an
Service) mode login SP mode item while holding down the SP mode item while holding down the
[#] key. EX3 key.
Resetting User In the User Tools screen, press a In the User Tools screen, press a
Tools User Tools category while holding User Tools category while holding
down the [#] key. down the EX3 key.
Available for: System Settings, Available for: System Settings,
Copier/Document Server Features, Copier/Document Server Features,
and Scanner Features. and Scanner Features.

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Function Operation for previous models Operation for Smart Operation Panel
System Reset Hold down the [*] and [#] keys Hold down the EX3 key and [#]
simultaneously for 10 seconds. simultaneously for 10 seconds.
Resets the controller software. Resets the controller software of the
main machine.
Application Reset Hold down the [7] and [9] keys Hold down the EX3 key and [9]
simultaneously for 10 seconds. simultaneously for 10 seconds.
Resets a single application. Resets a single application.
Resetting User Press the [Reset] key and [Clear] key Hold down [Reset] for 2 seconds.
Code Authentication simultaneously. Returns to the User Code entry
Returns to the User Code entry screen.
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Software Update

Updating the Smart Operation Panel

There are four methods to update the Smart Operation Panel. The method is different depending on
what you want to update.
1. Installation/update from an SD card
2. Package update
3. Installation/update from the eDC Server
4. Installation/update from Application Site
Update method Features Control Applications
panel
firmware
Installation/update Update using an SD card. Yes Yes
from an SD card  This is the only method to install an older
version of currently installed software.
 Enter the recovery mode to update the control
panel firmware.
 Use the installation screen in the control
panel’s service mode to update applications.
 You can install or update multiple applications
at once.
 You can also uninstall an application.
Package update Uses the Package update function of the GW+ Yes Yes
controller to update the software.
 The software is updated in the following order:
controller firmware, applications, and then the
control panel firmware.
 The procedure for updating the control panel
firmware is the same as when updating from
an SD card using Recovery mode.
Installation/update Downloads applications from the eDC Server for No Yes
from the eDC Server installation or update.
This method is mainly for paid applications. A
product key is required when an application is
installed for the first time.
Installation/update Installation and Updating of applications and Yes*1 Yes
from Application Site firmware update can be done from Application
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Update method Features Control Applications

panel
firmware
enabled, an administrator privilege is required to
start Application Site. If you log in to the operation
panel service mode, however, you can use it with
CE privilege.
*1 Update can only be done by using a package file.
The following three methods can be used for updating the firmware.
 Update from an SD card (recovery mode)
 Package update
 Installation/update from Application Site
The following four methods can be used for updating an application.
 Installation/update from an SD card
 Package update
 Installation/update from the eDC Server
 Installation/update from Application Site

Installation/Update from an SD Card

Updating the Smart Operation Panel Firmware

Enter the recovery mode to update the firmware of the Smart Operation Panel.

 When [Quick] is selected for [Screen Startup Mode], the control panel cannot enter the
recovery mode. Change the startup mode to [Normal]. When update is completed, restore the
startup mode setting because the setting affects startup time.
 Shut down the MFP with [Normal] selected for [Screen Startup Mode], or shut it down using
the special shutdown procedure used for maintenance.
 If [Prohibit] is selected for [Update Firmware] in [System Settings], the machine cannot enter
Recovery mode. Ask the administrator of the MFP to change the setting.

Creating an SD card for firmware update

1. Download the update module “Cheetah System” from the Firmware Download Center.
2. Execute the downloaded file.
A file named “part number + [Link]” will be created.

 Do not unzip the created file.

3. Copy the “part number + [Link]” file to the root directory of the SD card.

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Updating the firmware (for the Cheetah System)

1. Turn OFF the MFP.

 Shut down the MFP with [Normal] selected for [Screen Startup Mode], or shut it down
using the special shutdown procedure used for maintenance.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the control panel and start up the MFP in Recovery
mode.

 Ask your manager for details on how to enter the recovery mode.
 In the recovery mode, key functions are shown on the screen. However, the key functions
for moving/selecting directories are different for executing an update. Check the key
functions while operating.
 Keys
When moving/selecting directories
When executing an update
[EX1]
Moves the cursor up.
Executes updating.
[EX2]
Moves the cursor down.
Cancels updating.
[EX3]
Selects the item.
3. Select “apply update from sdcard” in the “Android system recovery” screen, and then press the
[EX3] key.

4. The contents of the SD card is displayed. Select “part number + [Link]” with the [EX1] or [EX2]
key, and then press the [EX3] key.
Example: “[Link]”
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5. The installation screen is displayed.

6. The version of the firmware installed in the control panel is displayed as “Current version” and the
version of the firmware saved on the SD card is displayed as “Update version”. Make sure that you
have the correct version.
7. When “Continue Update?” is displayed, press [OK] ([EX1] key).
The update process starts.

 To cancel the firmware update, press the [EX2] or [EX3] key.

8. When “Install from sdcard complete.” is displayed, select “reboot system now” and then press the

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[EX1] key to reboot the system.

Installing/Updating an Application

Creating an SD card for update

1. Download the update modules from the Firmware Download Center.

2. Unzip the downloaded file.
3. Create a folder named “romdata” in the root directory of the SD card.
4. Put the unzipped file in the “romdata” folder.

Update procedure

1. Log in to the control panel in service mode.

2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the control panel.
3. Select [Apps] > [Install] > [Install from SD Card].
4. Select the application you want to install or update, and then press [Install]
5. The installation or update results are displayed.
6. Check that the application is correctly installed or updated, and then press [reboot operation panel].

Package Update

This method uses the package update function to update the control panel firmware and/or
applications. The package update function is provided by the controller.
Update is done in the following order:
1. Controller firmware
2. Applications
3. Control panel firmware
If the control panel firmware has to be updated, the control panel starts in the recovery mode and the
firmware is automatically updated.
The control panel restarts when updating is completed. The result notification is processed after the
control panel restarts.
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When Installation/Update Is Prohibited

If [Prohibit] is selected for [Update Firmware] in [System Settings], the execution key is grayed out and
installation/update cannot be executed.
When trying to update from a PC, updating fails and the result is recorded as “Failed”.

Installation/Update from the eDC Server

Downloads applications from the eDC Server, and installs or updates them.
This method is mainly for paid applications. A product key is required when an application is installed for
the first time.

 Installation/activation/update of applications from the server can only be done in the service
mode.

Check Server Connect

1. Log in to the control panel’s service mode.

2. Select [Apps] > [Install].
3. Press [Check Server Connect] and make sure that “Connect Server Succeeded!” is displayed.

 The server address is stored in the firmware of the Smart Operation Panel.
 To connect to the server, the network settings of the MFP must be configured correctly.
For the required configuration, see the Field Service Manual of the MFP.
 If server connection fails, see Troubleshooting for error codes.

Installation

1. Log in to the control panel’s service mode.

2. Select [Apps] > [Install].
3. Select [Install from Server].

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4. Enter the product key and press [Execute].

5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

 An application cannot be installed unless it is digitally signed by Ricoh.

Activation

1. Log in to the control panel’s service mode.

2. Select [Apps] > [Install].
3. Select [Activate Applications].
4. Select the application to be activated, and then enter the activation key and press [Execute].

5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

 Only charged applications have to be activated.

Update

1. Log in to the control panel’s service mode.

2. Select [Apps] > [Install].
3. Select [Update Applications].
4. Select the application to be updated, and then press [Check Update Status].

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5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

Application Site

"Application Site" has been added to Screen Service mode. Field engineers can start up Application
Site to install or update applications or firmware without needing user administrator credentials.

This menu item opens Application Site by using the Web Browser NX app.

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4. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Software Update Errors

Errors that occur during application update from an SD card

Error message / screen Explanation Solution

display
Insert a correct SD card. -  Remove the SD card and insert it
again.
 Make sure that the directory of the
SD card is correct. You must
create the "app" folder in the root
directory of the SD card and put
the zip file in the "app" folder.
You are trying to install Displayed when you attempt Check the file, and select [OK] or
the same application with to update an application that [Cancel].
a different part number. Is is the same but has a different
it OK to continue? part number.
Some applications could Displayed in the following Restart the control panel and repeat
not be installed. cases. the update procedure.
 You attempted to update
a module (application) in
use.
 The application is
corrupted.
- -  Make sure that the directory of the
(The application you want SD card is correct. You must
to update is not displayed create the "app" folder in the root
in the list of applications.) directory of the SD card and put
the zip file in the "app" folder.
 Check the application file in the
SD card.

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Errors that occur during update from the eDC Server

Error Explanation
code
101 Server connection error
102 Signature verification error
103 License error (for example, the product key was keyed in wrongly)
215 Dependency check error
Displayed when the control panel firmware version does not meet the installation
requirement of the application.
Example: The firmware version of the control panel is 1.02 and you attempted to install an
application that requires firmware version 1.03.
20X Other errors
Example of an error code display

 An additional 3-digit code may be displayed to indicate the details.

Example: 101-805

Errors that occur during remote (batch file) update

When the update is completed, a result report file (install_result_yyyymmddhhmm.txt) is created in the
same folder as the batch file.
The result report file shows the IP address of the MFP and whether the update process was successful
or not. “yyyymmddhhmm” shows the date and time according to the clock of the MFP.
Result Explanation
Succeed Updated the machine successfully.
Failed Failed to update the machine. An error code follows.
Not connected Failed to connect to the machine.
Can't get result Failed to obtain the result (occurs only with firmware updates).

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Example of a result report file

 Name: install_result_201512041005.txt
 Contents:
[Link]: Successful
[Link]: Failed error:XX (XX indicates an error code.)
[Link]: Not connected

Error codes

The meanings of error codes recorded after "error:" in the result file are as follows:

Error codes recorded during firmware update

Error code Explanation Access Log

-2 Invalid file Recorded
-3 The target application cannot be found. Recorded
-501 Installation has already been requested. Recorded (*1)
-602 Invalid signature Recorded
-603 Updating is prohibited. Recorded
-604 Failed to put the application offline. Not recorded
-610 Authentication failed. Not recorded
-699 Unknown error Recorded (*2)
-701 Version of the micro computer firmware is invalid. Recorded
-709 File structure error (invalid file) Recorded
-710 Writing failure Recorded

Error codes recorded during application update

Error code Explanation Access Log

-2 Invalid file Recorded
-3 The target application cannot be found. Recorded
-4 The storage capacity is not enough. Recorded
-12 The version of the Android application cannot be installed. Recorded
-602 Invalid signature Recorded
-603 Updating is prohibited. Recorded
-604 Failed to put the application offline. Not recorded
-610 Authentication failed. Not recorded
-699 Unknown error Recorded (*2)
*1 The error code recorded in the Access Log will be "223: machine-busy".
*2 If the error occurs during preparation for configuration change, it will not be recorded in the Access
Log.

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 If the preparation for configuration change (putting the application offline, authentication, file
size check) cannot be carried out, an error code is displayed on the screen. However, it is not
recorded in the Access Log as a firmware update/installation error.

Error codes recorded in the Access Log

Error Error name Explanation Solution

code
49 fwu-prohibit Firmware update is prohibited. Enable firmware update, and repeat
the procedure.
60 other:E60 The HDD cannot be used.  Turn the main power OFF and
ON, and then repeat the
procedure.
 If the HDD is damaged, replace
it.
62 other:E62 The structure of the application or Prepare a valid package file.
control panel firmware in the
package is invalid.
221 terminate-fail Failed to terminate an application  If a job is under way in the
when attempting to update or target application, wait until the
uninstall it. job is finished, and then repeat
the procedure.
 Turn the main power OFF and
ON, and then repeat the
procedure.
222 signature- Failed to verify the signature Repeat the procedure using a valid
invalid attached to the application or signature.
firmware.
223 machine-busy Failed to execute installation  Wait a while and repeat the
because another function was being procedure.
used on the MFP.  Turn the main power OFF and
ON, and then repeat the
procedure.
224 capacity-lack The storage capacity is not enough.  Reduce the number of
applications to be installed.
 Uninstall unnecessary
applications.
225 download-fail The product ID is incorrect. Use a correct product key.
226 dependency- The control panel does not meet the Check the installation requirements

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Error Error name Explanation Solution

code
check-fail installation requirements of the of the application. Update the
application. control panel as necessary.
227 license-invalid There are no remaining licenses. Use an unused product key to
The product key that you are trying activate the application.
to use has already been activated
for another device.
An invalid product key was used to Update the application using an
issue the license. activated product key.
The number of licenses issued has Deactivate the application, and then
exceeded the limit. activate it again.
The license has expired. The Use an unused product key to
product key being used is no longer activate the application.
valid.
The license contract is invalid. Use a valid product key to activate
the application.
228 file-not-found * The target firmware file cannot be  Turn the main power OFF and
found. ON, and then repeat the
procedure.
 Check the file in the SD card.
 Check the SD card slot. If there
is a problem with the hardware,
replace the control panel PCB.
229 file-invalid * The target update file is invalid. Repeat the procedure using a valid
Occurs in the following cases. file.
 Failed to decompress the file.
 Failed to obtain application
information.
 Failed to read the public key for
signature verification.
230 wrong-folder- The folder directory of the control Repeat the procedure using a valid
structure * panel firmware is invalid. directory.
231 write-fail *  Failed to write data when Turn the main power OFF and ON,
updating the control panel and then repeat the procedure. If
firmware. updating fails again, replace the
 There is a problem with the control panel.
hardware.
232 deactivate-fail The application could not be  Check whether the network is
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Error Error name Explanation Solution

code
uninstalled because deactivation configured correctly.
failed.  If the server is under
 Failed to connect to the server. maintenance, wait a while and
 The license has not been repeat the procedure.
issued.  Check the activation status of
the application. If it has not
been activated, activate it.
233 uninstall-fail Failed to uninstall an application. Turn the main power OFF and ON,
and then repeat the procedure. If
updating fails again, replace the
control panel.
234 fixed-app You attempted to uninstall an Cancel uninstallation.
application that cannot be
uninstalled.
235 install-fail The target file is invalid, and the  Repeat the procedure using a
Android OS returns an error. valid file.
 If the same application has
already been installed, uninstall
it and then repeat the
procedure.
236 sdk- The Android SDK version required Check that the Android SDK version
incompatible by the application is not installed on required by the application is
the control panel. installed on the control panel.
237 server- Failed to connect to the eDC server.  Check the network connection
disconnect (SSL) settings.
 Check the proxy settings.
 If the server is under
maintenance, wait a while and
repeat the procedure.
255 panel-system * Software malfunction. Turn the main power OFF and ON,
and then repeat the procedure.
* These errors are not expected to occur.

Errors That Occur When the Control Panel Downloads Data from the Controller at Startup

Some of the graphic data used in the control panel display is model-specific. Model-specific
components are stored in the controller board of the MFP.

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During startup, the control panel checks if it is necessary to update the model-specific data. If it is
necessary, the control panel downloads the data from the MFP controller board and installs it in the
control panel.
During update, a dialog appears to inform you that the settings are being changed. When the update
process is completed, a dialog indicates whether update was successful or not.
Error code Explanation
E1 An error has occurred when downloading data from the controller board of the MFP.
E2 An error has occurred when installing data on the control panel.
An additional error code is displayed after "E2".

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