1. Print a configuration sheet and confirm the date, time, and time zone are correct.
    If not, adjust the date and time. [Link to Adjusting the System Date and Time]
  2. Perform the shut down procedure from the copier operation panel [Link to Shutting Down the E-24B Only].
  3. When the E-24B power is down (that is when the diagnostic LEDs are off), turn the main power switch of the E-24B to OFF.
  4. Connect the bootable USB flash drive created with the Fiery USB Setup Tool containing the Fiery Clone Tools, to an available USB port on the E-24B.
  5. Set the service switches as shown below ("1". ON, "2": OFF).
  6. Turn the main power switch of the E-24B to ON, then press and release the soft power push button on the front of the E-24B.
  7. Allow the E-24B to boot from the USB flash drive to start Fiery Clone Tool.
  8. Wait until the diagnostic LEDs on the rear panel of the E-24B flash "AA" then "00" repeatedly to indicate ready status.
  9. Set the service switches to the following position ("1". ON, "2": ON).

    • The diagnostic LEDs flash "b0" to indicate that the E-24B is ready to be backed up.
    • After setting the service switch positions, you have 10 seconds to revert to ready status (service switch back to "1": ON, "2": OFF) before Fiery Clone Tool begins creating an image file.
  10. Wait for the Fiery Clone Tool to create the image file.
    • The diagnostic LEDs circulate "b1, b2, b3" to indicate backup is in progress.
    • When the backup process is complete, the diagnostic LEDs flash "bC", then "00" in one second intervals and repeats to indicate completion status.
    • With E-24B, it will take about 12-20 minutes to complete the backup process. The duration will vary depending on the model and the specification of the USB flash drive models, caused by the transfer speed specification of the USB flash drive.

  11. While the diagnostic LEDs are flashing "bC" then "00" repeatedly, return the service switches to the normal position ("1": OFF, "2": OFF).
  12. Remove the USB flash drive from the USB port.
  13. Press and release the power switch on the front panel of E-24B.
    The controller will automatically move to the shutdown procedure.
  14. When the E-24B power is down (that is when the diagnostic LEDs are off), turn the main power switch of the E-24B to OFF.
  15. Insert the USB flash drive to a USB port on the Windows PC.
  16. In Windows Explorer, open the USB flash drive to check the files.
    When a backup is created with the Fiery Clone Tool, a new folder is created on the USB flash drive, containing the created clone image file (*.fci).
    Also, history log is saved on the USB flash drive as fcte_history.log.

    • NEVER rename or delete the filename and the extension of the clone image file (*.fci), or restoration will fail.
    • The folder and file created are named with a pre-fix "RICOH CC2_L40B" followed by the date and time the clone image was created.
    • Multiple clone image files of the same product can be saved on the same USB flash drive. Every clone image file will have a different date and time stamp.

  17. Rename the folder to enable easy identification of the clone image file, for example, as shown in below:
    CustomerName_ModelName_Version_SerialNumber_Date
    e.g.: Susie_E-24B_V1_SN00000000111_201603030857
    • You can rename the folders, and move the folders anywhere on the USB drive, or on any other storage location. Make sure to keep the *.fci file in the folder.
    • Use a descriptive and consistent approach when renaming folder names.
  18. Remove the USB flash drive in a safe way from the PC.

    • Do not leave the USB flash drive connected to the Windows PC. If the Windows PC starts up or reboots with the USB flash drive connected, system corruption may occur.