Should you find it necessary to shut down your Ricoh copier, the proper shut down procedure begins with the main power button. Depending on what machine you have, this will either be a blue or green button and will be located at the top, right hand side of the operation panel.*

Hold the button down for three seconds and then release it. The button will begin to blink, and the copier will start going into a state similar to Energy Saver mode. Once the button stops blinking (or in some cases after about 45 seconds) then turn off the copier at the red power switch.

This method will allow your copier's hard drive to stop and lock down properly and prevent any damage to it. Important data, like your address book entries and pre-programmed fax numbers and file folders, document server jobs, and user codes are stored here, and could be lost if the machine isn't shut down properly. Treat it like you would your PC and don't just flip the power off.

Remember that commercial from a few years back where the fresh-faced office intern tells a co-worker that the printer is out of toner, is advised to "shake it", and then shakes the printer instead?

Despite this newbie mistake, it's pretty common knowledge among office environments that shaking the toner cartridge will help squeeze out a little more ink. Let's face it, copier and printer toner can be expensive. So why not do everything you can to save your company from undue print costs?

As it turns out, there is a scenario where shaking the toner to extend its life can be a very costly mistake, and it boils down to which of the two types of toner cartridges your machine has.

Ricoh's Toner Container Return Box Program makes it easy for you to maintain a green office by recycling your empty toner containers. Simply purchase Ricoh's shipping box and postage label for easy return to their recycling facility. Your empty toner containers will be sustainably recycled with nothing going to landfills.

With Ricoh's Toner Container Return Box Program, you'll get convenient recycling with minimal disruption to your daily business activities - as easy as copying and printing a document. Order today and you'll receive: