[Acocoops] Example of Auto Re-order

Mon Oct 20 16:02:57 EDT 2025

Hi John and Bill,

Another issue is that the message on the printers indicates that toner can be replaced before it is 100% empty (see picture). This may cause issues as I would assume a lot of people would replace it before it is 100% empty as the message indicates is possible.

Thanks,
Caroline Giudice

From: Acocoops <acocoops-bounces at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca> on behalf of Bill Baer <bill.baer at uwaterloo.ca>
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
To: John Jaray <john.jaray at uwaterloo.ca>
Cc: acocoops at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca <acocoops at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca>
Subject: Re: [Acocoops] Example of Auto Re-order

Okay, we'll update our email updates.

Seems reasonable since you extras already on site.

However, do all admin staff that have these printers know they should only replace when empty (0%)?

William R Baer, BASc (Systems Design)

Director IT - Arts Computing Office (ACO)

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From: John Jaray <john.jaray at uwaterloo.ca>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 1:29 PM
To: Bill Baer <bill.baer at uwaterloo.ca>
Cc: acocoops at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca <acocoops at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca>
Subject: Re: Example of Auto Re-order

Hi Bill,

Automatic reordering toner will be affected if you replace a cartridge before it's empty; an order will not be triggered because the machine will not request a replacement. The automatic reorder system is designed to initiate an order only when the machine detects that a toner level is 100% empty and requests a replacement bottle.

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How the system works: The auto-reorder system, such as Ricoh's @Remote, monitors toner levels and is programmed to order new toner only after a cartridge is completely depleted and the machine prompts for a replacement.
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Manual replacement impact: If you replace a toner cartridge before the machine is "officially" empty, the system will not know a replacement is needed, and thus no automatic order will be placed.

So, the auto re-order will be impacted if replaced before empty.

The following link details the process for replacing toner cartridges - https://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/pub_e/oi_view/0001091/0001091343/view/booklist/int/287411332.htm

I have stripped out the unnecessary information and attached it in PDF format for users should they wish to post it near the machine. Alternatively, or in addition to this, automatic email notifications can be set up on the individual devices for multitude of options to be delivered to designated email(s).

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
John

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From: Bill Baer <bill.baer at uwaterloo.ca>
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
To: John Jaray <john.jaray at uwaterloo.ca>
Cc: acocoops at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca <acocoops at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca>
Subject: Re: Example of Auto Re-order

Hello John,

Does Ricoh have a preferred "time" to change "Low toner".

We are thinking of setting a defined time to replace toner cartrigdes and thinking the following:

  1.
Notified via email when toner at 10% - plan to change soon
  2.
Notified via email when toner at 5% - change ASAP

Does this seem reasonable and agreeable with Ricoh?

We don't want to change when it is empty, but just before to ensure printers are always in service and given ACO staff may be doing the changes (most clients won't be comfortable with this task).

Thanks in advance, Bill

William R Baer, BASc (Systems Design)

Director IT - Arts Computing Office (ACO)

Bill.Baer @ uwaterloo.ca

Cell: 905-320-0483

Bill.Baer @ gmail.com

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our _ Indigenous Initiatives Office_<https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives>.

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From: John Jaray <john.jaray at uwaterloo.ca>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 9:47 AM
To: Bill Baer <bill.baer at uwaterloo.ca>
Subject: Example of Auto Re-order

Hi Bill,

Here is an example of an auto-replenishment order, disregard the contact details, the important piece for Central Stores is the department and room number.
This order would have been generated when an empty was removed.

You should see it in your department’s MyRicoh account under Service and Supply Order Tracking.

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John Jaray

Manager, Business Development

Print + Retail Solutions

University of Waterloo

519-589-4652

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