Duplo Duprinter DP-203, Duprinter DP-205, Duprinter DP-205A, Duprinter DP-203A Instruction Manual

For this machine to be used safely, it MUST be
operated correctly and serviced regularly. Therefore,
read this Instruction manual thoroughly before using
the machine.

Keep this manual in a safe place where it can be consulted at any time.

DUPLO CORPORATION

DUPRINTER

DP-203 /203A ,DP-205 /205A

Instruction Manual

Ver.1

Complies with the provisions defined by the regulations listed below.

EC Low Voltage Directive ( 73 / 23 / EEC )
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ( 89 / 336 / EEC )

Copyright 2004
DUPLO SEIKO CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the

DUPRINTER DP-203

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/ 203A22, DP-20522/ 205A

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.

To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly unders

tand
this manual before using this machine. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a
place to handy reference.

PLEASE NOTE

In the interest of upgrading our products, specifications and other data given in this
manual are subject to change without notice. If the manual contains anything that you
do not understand, contact the manufacturer for clarification.

Precautions for printing and duplicating

There are restrictions on what you may print on the printer.
Please be aware that there are some printed materials that are illegal
even to possess.

1. Printed matters banned by law

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Paper money, currency, government bonds and national and local
bonds cannot be duplicated, even if they are stamped with the
"sample" seal.

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Paper money, currency and bonds, etc. that are valid in foreign
country cannot be duplicated.

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Unused postage stamps and postcards cannot be duplicated

without governmental consent.

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Government-issued papers pertaining to stamps, liquor and sales
tax laws cannot be duplicated.

2. Printed matters that need caution

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Private-issued securities(stocks, bills and checks, etc.), passes and
tickets needs caution in duplicating unless a business is
duplicating them for needed amounts for their business needs.

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Government-issued passports, public-and private-issued driver`s
licenses, permits, identifications, food stamps, etc. will need
caution in duplicating.

3. Copyrighted materials
Books, music, artwork, prints, maps, diagrams, movies, photography,
etc. are banned from duplicating outside the limits of private home
use and their related non-sale usage.

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. Various functions 24

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. Platemaking and printing procedure 19

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. Easy printing 17

Safety Precautions 44

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Contents

Making plates of text/photographs ………24
Adjusting the plate darkness ………………24
Changing the printing speed ………………25
Adjusting the printing position ……………25
Setting the enlargement and reduction …26
Setting the document size …………………27
Changing the image quality

in photograph mode………………………28
Entering the number of sets ………………29
Setting the number of copies

for separate documents …………………31
Using a thick or thin paper

(Adjusting the feeder pressure) ………33

When using a thick paper and/

or misfeed occurs …………………………33

When using a thin paper and/or

double feed occurs ………………………33
Confidential safeguard function……………34
To set confidential safeguard function ……34
To clear ………………………………………34
On-Line Print Function

(model :

DP-203A

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/ 205A

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only) ……35
Drum unit ……………………………………36
Changing the drum unit ……………………36
Setting the drum unit ………………………37
Tape cluster setting the tape cluster ……39

Setting the paper tray ………………………19
Setting the paper stacker …………………20
Turning the power on ………………………21
Checking the control panel …………………21

Setting the document ………………………22
Pressing the platemaking key ……………22
Entering the number of printed copies……23
Pressing the print key ………………………23

Easy printing …………………………………17

1

. Before using the machine 11

Part names and their functions ……………11
Control panel …………………………………14

Printing process………………………………16

6

. Troubleshooting 46

5

. Replacing of consumable 40

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Changing the ink pack………………………40
Changing the master roll……………………42

Changing the master ejection core ………45

OK Monitor……………………………………46
Removing a left paper jam

(feed tray side) ……………………………51

Removing a right paper jam

(print tray side) …………………………52

Removing a master(eject error) ……………54
Removing a master(set error)………………56
Removing a jammed document ……………58
Trouble shooting for machine malfunction

…59

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. Maintenance and inspection 60

Maintenance …………………………………60 Total counter …………………………………61

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. Specifications 62

Specifications …………………………………62 Original document/

copy paper specification …………………63

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Safety Precautions

Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the stickers affixed
to the machine. These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions to
prevent danger to you or other personnel, and to prevent damage to office
property. The meanings of these symbols and pictures are explained below.

Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is
ignored, death or serious injury may result.

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the
caution is ignored, medium injury or damage to property
may result.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

A circle with a line through it indicates a prohibited action. The particular

act prohibited

is indicated by a picture inside the circle. (In the example

shown here, the prohibited act is disassembly.)

A black disc indicates an instruction, or sometimes a prohibited action.

The instruction

itself is indicated by pictorial symbols drawn in white on
the disc. (In the example shown here, the instruction is "Remove the
plug from the outlet.")

About Machine Safety

Examples of pictorial symbols

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

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If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments,
water, or other liquid) has gotten inside the machine, fire or
electrical shock can result.

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Turn the main unit`s power switch to OFF.
Pull the power plug from the outlet.
Contact the sales distributor (or maintenance service
company).

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If the machine is used after heat, smoke, strange smell, or other
abnormality is detected, fire or electrical shock can result.

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Turn the main unit`s power switch to OFF.
Pull the power plug from the outlet.
Contact the sales distributor (or maintenance service
company).

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Use only the power cord that is provided among the
accessories.
Insert the power cord plug firmly into the socket, so that
proper electrical contact is effected.

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Use of any other power cord could result in imperfect
grounding.
If grounding is imperfect and electrical leakage occurs, fire or
electric shock could result.

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Do not modify the machine.
Fire or electrical shock can result.

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Do not remove the rear lid, cabinet, or cover from the
machine.
The interior contains high-voltage parts, which can cause
electrical shock.

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Do not remove or insert the power plug if your hands are wet.
You can get electrically shocked.

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Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on it, yank it, or unreasonably
bend it.
Fire or electrical shock can result.

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WARNING

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Do not insert or drop metal, burnable material, or other matter
through the ventilation holes into the machine interior.
Fire or electrical shock can result.

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Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, or water
containers (including metal containers) on top of the
machine.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the liquid spills.

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Do not use a source voltage other than that specified.
Do not connect multiple loads to a single outlet.
Fire or electrical shock can result.

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Before cleaning, pull the power plug from the outlet.

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Prevent water and neutral cleansers from getting inside the
machine.
This action prevents not only breakdowns but electrical shock.

Maintenance

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Refer to page 60

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

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Before moving the machine, pull the power plug from the
outlet.
If the cord is damaged, fire or electrical shock can result.

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Pull the power plug itself, not the cord.
If you yank the cord, you can damage it (cause exposed
conductor, disconnection, etc.), resulting in fire or electrical
shock.

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Do not place the machine in an unstable position, such as on
an unsteady support or sloping area.
If the machine drops or falls over, a person could get injured.

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Do not place the machine in a humid or dusty area.
Fire or electrical shock can result.

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WARNING

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Safety Precautions

1Caution Sticker 1M7-T3060

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Keep the WARNING and CAUTION stickers clean at all times.If stickers become
damaged or come off, replace them with new ones.

J3-T3200

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Warning

¡Do not remove this cover. The

inside of the printer contains

movable cutting instruments,

contact with which could result

in injury.

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L5-T3020

Do NOT touch the drum or rollers
when you operate the jog switch.

Do NOT put hands Inside
machine while it is operatung.
Hands could get caught up
or crushed.

WARNING

No. Parts No. Name Q´ty

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J3-T3200 Warning Sticker 1 1

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L5-T3020 Warning Sticker 2 1

Locations of warning stickers

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M7-T3060

CAUTION

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Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.
If these instructions are ignored, the machine my not be able
to operate at optimum performance, or may break down.

Introduces information that is useful for operation and
maintenance of the machine, or information about the
machine’s performance, etc.

IMPORTANT

:

Note

:

Conventions Used in this Manual

Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is
ignored, death or serious injury may result.

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the
caution is ignored, medium injury or damage to property
may result.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL

Before using the machine

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MACHINE EXTERIORS

DOCUMENT RECEIVING TRAY

DOCUMENT GUIDE

DOCUMENT TRAY

SUPPORT TRAY

SUPPORT TRAY

CONTROL PANEL

FRONT COVER

INK PACK HOLDER RELEASE LEVER

DRUM HANDLE

FRONT COVER

DRUM UNIT

INK PACK

DRUM SECURING LEVER

POWER SWITCH

SUPPORT TRAY

DOCUMENT

TRAY

PAPER TRAY

ADF

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This lever is lock or unlocks the drum

in stopping the drum position.

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Parts Names and Their Function

1. Before using the machine

DOCUMENT RECEIVING TRAY

THERMAL HEAD ESCAPE LEVER

ROLL MASTER

MASTER HOLDER

FEED PRESSURE LEVER

PAPER TRAY

PAPER GUIDE

GUIDE LOCK SCREW

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER FEED ROLLER

MASTER SET SWITCH

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Before using the machine

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JOG SWITCH

PAPER STRIPPER FINGER

MASTER EJECTION CORE

DOCUMENT TRAY

MASTER EJECTION BOX

PAPER STACKER GUIDE

PAPER RECEIVING TRAY

MASTER EJECTION BOX
LID RELEASE LEVER

MASTER EJECTION BOX
RELEASE LEVER

PAPER EJECTION ROLLER

JUMP PLATE

PAPER STOPPER

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CONTROL PANEL

No. Components Functions

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PLATE MAKING " key Starts plate making.

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PRINT " key

Starts printing.This will not start plate making.When the tape cluster
have been installed,plate making will start automatically after end of
printing if the document is placed on the ADF.

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TEST PRINT " key Prints one copy.This is used to check the image position and contrast.

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STOP " key

Stops printing.If this key is pressed while the machine is stopped,the
number of copies and plates will be displayed.

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ALL CLEAR " key

Returns the control panel settings back to the standard mode.Hold
down for at least 0.5 second.

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Key pad Used for entering the number of prints.

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“="

key

Enters the number of prints and number of sets.To enter the number of
prints per document after a clear,press the =key.

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“

CLEAR " key Clears the display to “0" .Clears the number of prints only.

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LCD panel

Displays number of prints and other machine settings.Displays error
messages when error is occurred.

!0

“

SELECT " key Selects magnification and other functions.

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!0!1!2!3!4!5!7!9

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Before using the machine

1

No. Components Functions

!1

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MODE " key Switches between normal mode and function mode.

!2

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TEXT/PHOTOGRAPH " key

Each press of this key switches between the text mode and photo­graph mode.

!3

Document mode indicator
lamp

The lamp for the specified document mode lights.

!4

“

PLATE DARKNESS ADJUSTMENT

"

key

The plate darkness is adjusted with this key.

!5

Plate darkness indicator
lamp

The lamp for the specified plate darkness lights.

!6

“

PRINTING SPEED ADJUSTMENT

"

key

The printing speed is adjusted with these keys.

!7

Printing speed indicator
lamp

The lamp for the specified printing speed lights.

!8

“

PRINTING POSITION ADJUSTMENT

"

key

The printing position(vertical) is adjusted with these keys.

!9

Printing position indicator
lamp

The lamp for the specified printing position lights.

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OK Monitor Indicates errors,LED to indicate the machine area.

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"Printing"

In the "printing" process, the paper which is separated from the stack by the paper feed roller
and the paper separator unit are pressed to the drum by the pressure roller. There are small
holes in the image area of the master that is attached to the drum and ink that seeps from the
hole is transferred to the paper. The paper is separated from the drum unit by the stripper
finger. The paper is delivered to the paper receiving tray.

Printing Process

The DUPRINTER goes through a process of"platemaking" and "printing".

"Platemaking"

In the "platemaking" process, the old master on the drum is removed while the thermal head
creates the scanned image on new master and loads it on the drum.

DRUM

UNIT

ROLL MASTER

THERMAL HEAD

PAPER FEED ROLLER

PAPER

INK

DRUM UNIT

PAPER SEPARATOR UNIT

PRESSURE ROLLER

PAPER EJECTION ROLLER

PAPER STRIPPER FINGER

PAPER RECEIVING TRAY

MASTER EJECTION
BOX

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Easy Printing

1

2. Easy Printing

Preparation

Platemaking

Printing

Open the paper tray, set the paper,
and adjust the paper guide. (See page 19.)

1

Open the paper receiving tray; then adjust the paper stacker
guide, paper stopper, and jump plate. (See page 20.)

2

Turn on the power; then check the indication on the control
panel. (See page 21.)

3

Set the original document face down in the ADF; then adjust
the document guide. (See page 22.)

4

Press the PLATE MAKING key. One test-print will be
produced. (See page 22.)

5

Check the finished product. (See page 22.)

6

Enter the number of printed copies. (See page 23.)

7

Press the PRINT key. The number of copies entered will
be printed. (See page 23.)

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MEMO

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Platemaking and printing procedure

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3. Platemaking and printing procedure

Setting the Paper Tray

Open the paper tray toward you Open
the paper tray toward you.

1

Lower the paper set lever.

2

Place the paper in the tray, and adjust
the paper guide to the width of the
paper.

3

Raise the paper set lever.

4

PAPER TRAY

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER GUIDE