Konica Minolta EP1050 User Manual

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Thank you for choosing Minolta.

This operator’s manual explains how to operate the copier and replenish its supplies. It also gives some troubleshooting tips as well as general precautions to be observed when operating the copier.

To ensure the best performance and effective use of your copier, read this manual carefully until you familiarize yourself thoroughly with its operation and features. After you have read through the manual, keep it for ready reference.

Please use this manual as a quick and handy reference tool for immediately clarifying any questions which may arise.

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Contents

Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies.

Be sure to read these chapters before using your copier.

Using this Manual

Organization viii

Page Organization ix

Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and

Copy Paper x

Chapter 1 Safety Notes	1
1. Installing the Copier
Installation Site 2
Power Source 2
Grounding 2
Space Requirements 3
2. Precautions for Use
Operating Environment	4
Using the Copier Properly 4
Care of Copier Supplies	5
Moving 5

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Chapter 2 First Things to Know
about your Copier	7

1.System Overview 8

2.Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier 9

Inside Copier 10

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 12

10-Bin Sorter S-104 13

Multi Bypass Table MB-1 13

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Control Panel 14

Display 16

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the

Copier

Turning ON and OFF 19

When Copier is Turned ON 19

Auto Copy Start Function 20

Minimizing the Warm-up Time 21

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 22

Auto Reset Function 23

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Chapter 3 Making Copies	25

1.Copying Overview 26

2.Copying Procedure

Placing Originals 28

Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the Paper

Source 33

Zoom Ratio

•Types of Zoom Ratios 34

•Auto Size Mode 37

•Zoom Ratio Table

(Orignal Size to Copy Paper Size) 39

Image Density		40
Book Copying		42
Finishing Modes
•	Finishing Modes 44
•	Selecting the Finishing Modes 45
•	Auto Dual Function 46

Number of Copies 47

Starting the Copy Cycle 48

Manual Bypass Copying 49

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Chapter 4 Auxiliary Functions	51

1.Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode 52

2.Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode (Increasing the Image Density) 54

3.Drum Dehumidify Function 55

4.User’s Choice 56

Chapter 5 When an Indicator
Lights Up	67

(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeeds,

and Correcting a Closure Failure)

1.Quick Reference for Indicator Lights 68

2.Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Add Toner Indicator 70

Add Paper Indicator 72

I.U. Service Life Indicator 76

Closure Failure Indicator 85

Misfeed Indicator

•Misfeed Indicator and Monitor Display 86

•Misfeed Clearing Procedures

:Copier EP1050 87

:Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 90

:Sorter S-104 92

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator 93

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting	95

1. When this Type of Copy is Produced

The Image is too light 96

The Image is too dark 96

The Copy is blurry 96

The Copy has lines 98

The Copy has dark specks or spots 98

The Edge of the Copy is dirty 98

The Image on the Copy is not aligned properly 98

2. The Copier is not functioning as designed

None of the Control Panel Indicators light up 100 Pressing the Start Key does not start the copy cycle 100

The Copier is not activated when the Power Switch is turned ON 102

Chapter 7 Specifications	103

1.Copier EP1050 104

2.Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 106

3.10 Bin Sorter S-104 107

4.Multi Bypass Table MB-1 108

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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous			109		Chapter 1
1.	Care of the Copier				Safety Notes
	Daily Checks 110
	Cleaning 112
					Chapter 2
2.	Description of Copy Paper
	Size 116
					First Things to
3.	Zoom Ratio Table				Know about
	(Original Size to Copy Paper				your Copier
					Chapter 3
	Size)	117
4.	Index	118
					Making Copies

Chapter 4

Special Functions

Chapter 5

When an Indicator

Lights Up

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7

Specifications

Chapter 8

Miscellaneous

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Using This Manual

Organization

Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies. Be sure to read these Chapters before using your copier.

Chapter 1 Safety Notes

About the operating environment, conditions and precautions for use.

Chapter 2 First Things to Know About your Copier

A brief description of the system and preliminary information about the different parts of the system.

Chapter 3 Making Copies

About how to make copies. "COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 26

These pages offer quick, at-a-glance instructions for making copies. Each step is keyed to a page number with more detailed information.

Chapter 4 Auxiliary Functions

About the auxiliary functions that can be used for specific purposes.

Chapter 5 When an Indicator Lights Up

About the various warning indications given on the control panel and steps to correct these conditions.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Instructions on how to troubleshoot copier malfunctions.

Chapter 7 Specifications

Complete specifications of the copier system and options.

Chapter 8 Miscellaneous

About care for the copier and the various possible combinations of functions.

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Using This Manual

Page Organization

Each page of this manual is basically organized as follows.

Index: To locate your Chapter quickly.

Section title

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Table of contents of the Chapter:

To quickly locate your page in the chapter.

p. XX (Cross-reference):

Shows the page to refer to for more detailed information.

Control Panel Indicators

A steady light and blinking light Indicator on the control panel are indicated as follows.

Steady Light

Blinking Light

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Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy Paper

A few special terms and symbols are used in this manual to designate types of originals and copy paper. These two pages explain about these terms and symbols.

Feeding Direction (Copy Paper Path)

In this copier system, copy paper is taken up from the right-hand side of the copier and fed through the copier toward the left-hand side, out face up onto the Exit Tray. In the figure below, the direction in which the copy paper is fed, as indicated by the arrow, is called the "feeding direction."

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"Width" and "Length"

When we talk about the size of the original or copy, we call side A "width" and side B "length."

A: Width

B: Length

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Terms and Symbols Used

<Lengthwise >

When the original or copy has a "length" longer than its "width," we call it "lengthwise" and use symbol "L" or " ."

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<Crosswise >

When the original or copy has a "length" shorter than its "width," we call it "crosswise" and use symbol "C" or " ."

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Chapter 1

Safety Notes

This Chapter explains about the operating environment, conditions, and precautions for use.

Safety Notes Chapter 1

1.Installing the Copier Installation Site 2 Power Source 2 Grounding 2

Space Requirements 3

2.Precautions for Use Operating Environment 4 Using the Copier Properly 4 Care of Copier Supplies 5 Moving 5

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u u u u u u u

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1. Installing the Copier

Safety Notes Chapter 1

Installation Site

To ensure utmost safety and prevent possible malfunctions of the copier, install it in a location which meets the following requirements.

A place away from a curtain or the like that may catch fire and burn easily. An area where there is no possibility of being splashed with water or other types of liquid.

An area free from direct sunlight.

A place out of the direct air stream of an air conditioner, heater, or ventilator. A well-ventilated place.

A dry place.

A dust-free location.

An area not subject to undue vibration. A stable and level location.

Power Source

The power source voltage requirements are as follows. u Use a power source with little voltage fluctuation.

Voltage Fluctuation	:	Within ± 10%
Frequency Fluctuation	:	50 Hz	Within ± 2.5%
	:	60 Hz	Within ± 3%

u If any other electrical equipment is sourced from the same power outlet, make sure that the capacity of the outlet is not exceeded.

u The outlet should be located near the copier and easily accessible.

u Never connect by means of a multiple socket any other appliances or machines to the outlet being used for the copier.

uIf an extension cord is needed, use one with a capacity more than the power consumption of the copier.

uMake sure that no unusual, excessive force is being applied to the power cord or extension cord.

Grounding

To prevent receiving electrical shocks in the case of electrical leakage, always ground the copier.

Connect the grounding wire to:

u The ground terminal of the outlet.

u A grounding contact which complies with the local electrical standards.

NOTE: Never connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, a grounding wire for a telephone or a water pipe.

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1. Installing the Copier

Space Requirements

To ensure easy copier operation, supply replacement and service maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below.

NOTE: Be sure to allow a clearance of 6 in. or more at the back of the copier as there is a ventilation duct.

• EP1050

				1,039
			430	609
	1,250
	778	342	469
123	610	45
			920	29
			372	401
253		387
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• EP1050 + OPTION

	1,609
230	1,336				1,189
	1,032			323	483
	650
	855			532	372
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Safety Notes Chapter 1

Scale: mm

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2. Precautions for Use

Chapter 1

Operating Environment

The operating environmental requirements of the copier are as follows.

Temperature	:	10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) with a fluctuation of 10°C (50°F) per hour
Humidity	:	15% to 85% with a fluctuation of 20% per hour

Safety Notes

Using the Copier Properly

To ensure the optimum performance of the copier, follow the precautions listed below.

u NEVER place a heavy object on the copier or subject the copier to shocks. u NEVER open any Doors, or turn OFF the copier while the copier is making

copies.

u NEVER bring any magnetized object or use flammable sprays near the copier. u NEVER place a vase or vessel containing water on the copier.

u NEVER drop paper clips, staples, or other small pieces of metal into the copier. u NEVER attempt to remove any Cover that is secured.

u ALWAYS insert the Power Plug all the way into the outlet.

u ALWAYS make sure that the outlet is visible, clear of the copier or copier cabinet.

u ALWAYS ensure that the copier does not ride on the power cord or communications cable of other electrical equipment, and it does not get such a cord or cable wedged into its own mechanism.

uNEVER leave damage or cracks evident on the copier power cord unattended. If you find any of these conditions, immediately shut down the copier, unplug

the power cord, and call your Technical Representative for appropriate action.

uALWAYS provide good ventilation when making a large number of continuous copies.

uNEVER keep the copier running when it becomes inordinately hot or produces abnormal noise. If that happens, immediately turn OFF the copier, unplug it, and then call your Technical Representative.

NOTE

= Locate the Copier in a Well Ventilated Room =

A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this copier. An unpleasant odor may, however, be created in poorly ventilated rooms during extensive copier operations. For a comfortable, healthy, and safe operating environment, it is recommended that the room be well ventilated.

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REMARQUE

= Placer le copieur dans une pièce largement ventilée =

Une quantité d’ozone négligable est dégagée pe ndant le fonctionnement du copieur quand celui-ci est utilisé normalement. Cependant, une odeur désagréable peut être ressentie dans les pièces dont l’aération est insuffisante et lorsque une utilisation prolongée du copieur est effectuée. Pour avoir la certitude de travailler dans un environnement réunissant des conditions de confort, santé et de sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pi èce ou se trouve le copieur.

Care of Copier Supplies

Use the following precautions when handling the copier supplies (toner, paper, etc.).

u Store the paper, toner, and other supplies in a place free from direct sunlight and away from any heating apparatus. Keep them in a dry, clean environment.

u Store paper, which has been removed from its wrapper but not loaded into the Drawer, in a sealed plastic bag in a cool, dark place.

u Use the correct toner for the exclusive use by the EP1050 copier. The applicable copier model name is indicated on the Toner Bottle.

u Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

uIf your hands become soiled with toner, wash them with soap and water immediately.

Safety Notes Chapter 1

Moving

If you need to transport the copier over a long distance, consult your Technical Representative.

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Chapter 2

First Things to Know about your Copier

This Chapter gives you a brief description of the system and preliminary information about the different parts of the system.

1.System Overview 8

2.Copier Parts and Accessories Outside Copier 9

Inside Copier 10

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 12 10-Bin Sorter S-104 13

Multi Bypass Table MB-1 13

3.Control Panel Keys and Indicators Control Panel 14

Display 16

4.Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the Copier Turning ON and OFF 19

When Copier is Turned ON 19 Auto Copy Start Function 20 Minimizing the Warm-up Time 21 Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 22 Auto Reset Function 23

First Things to Know about your Copier Chapter 2

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1. System Overview

The EP1050 system can be configured with the following components.

First Things to Know about your Copier Chapter 2

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 <Option>	AF-3
Permits automatic feeding of multiple
originals. p. 30.

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10-Bin Sorter S-104 <Option> Permits sorting or grouping

copies into up to 10 copy sets or stacks. p. 44

S-104

EP1050

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Multi Bypass Table MB-1 <Option>

Holds up to 50 sheets of standard paper which is not loaded in any of the Drawers, allowing to

make copies on them.p. 49

MB-1

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EP1050

The Paper Drawer can hold up to 250 sheets of copy paper (80 g/m2). The Manual Bypass Table allows you to make a copy on paper which is not loaded in the Drawer and which is fed into the copier manually via this Table.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier

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Control Panel

: Use to start a copy cycle or to make copying-job settings.

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Original Cover

p. 14

2

: Holds the original placed on the Original Glass in

position. To place an original, raise the Cover and place

it in position on the Original Glass. p. 28

Power Switch

: Use to turn the copier ON and OFF. p. 19

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Manual Bypass Table : Use for manual feeding of paper into the copier. p. 49

4

Right Door

: Open to clear a paper misfeed. p. 88

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Total Counter

: Shows the total number of copies made so far.

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Front Door

: Open to:

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Replace the Toner Bottle.

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Clear a paper misfeed.

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Clean the Corona Units.

Closing the Front Door after a misfeed has been cleared

will turn the Misfeed Indicator on the control panel OFF.

pp. 87, 114

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Paper Drawer

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

The Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are movable,

allowing you to load paper of different sizes. p. 72

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Exit Tray

: Holds copies fed out of the copier.

Copy Tray Extender

: Slide this Extender out when making copies on large-size

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paper.

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First Things to Know about your Copier Chapter 2

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Inside Copier

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7

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	Original
		: Place the original along these Scales for correct
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	Width/Length Scale	positioning. p. 28
	Original Pad	: Holds the original in position on the Original Glass.
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3Original Glass : Place the original face down on this Glass.

p. 28

4	Corona Unit	: Operate the Lever to clean the corresponding
	Cleaning Lever	Corona Unit if unwanted lines are produced on the
	(Upper/Lower)	copy. p. 114
	Lock Release Lever	: Turn counterclockwise to swing up the Upper Half
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	Toner Bottle	of the copier to clear a paper misfeed. p. 87
		: Contains toner. Replace it with a new one when the
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	Toner Bottle	Add Toner Indicator lights up. p. 87
7		: Swing open to replace the Toner Bottle.
	Holder	p. 70

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Chapter 2

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12					11

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8	Upper Half of	: The copier main body can be divided into two
	Copier	parts, the upper and lower. The Upper Half can be
		swung upward. pp. 78, 88
	Imaging Unit	: Converts the original image to the copy image.
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	Imaging Unit Lock	: Operate when replacing the Imaging Unit
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	Release Lever	(For Technical Representative only).
	Dehumidifier	: Turn ON to prevent condensation from forming on
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	Switch	the PC Drum wnen power is turned OFF.
12	Fusing Unit Lock	: Hold onto this Lever when lifting the Upper Half of
	Release Lever	the Fusing Unit. p. 88
13	Fusing Unit	: Fuses the toner image onto the paper.

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Chapter 2

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3

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4

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	Document Exit
			: Receives originals that are automatically ejected
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	Tray			from AF-3.

2Document Feed : Load the originals face up on this tray. p. 31

Tray

3Document Guide : Slide the plates as necessary to the size of the

	Plates	originals. p. 31
	Document Release	: Press to clear an original misfeed. Holding down
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	Lever	the lever, pull out the original. p. 90

5Document Feed : Open to clear an original misfeed. p. 90

Unit Guide Plate

6	Document	: Moves the original from the Document Feed Tray
	Transport Belt	to the Exit Tray. p. 115

7Lock Release Lever : Press upward to raise the AF-3.

8Document Exit : Pull out to make copies on larger paper.

Tray Extender

p. 31

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10-Bin Sorter S-104

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	Sorter Bins	: Hold sorted copies. The Top Bin is capable of
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		holding up to 50 copies and each of the 2nd to 10th
		Bins up to 25 copies, a total of 275 copies.
		p. 44
	Lock Release Lever	: Press to unlock the Sorter. p. 92
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Multi Bypass Table MB-1

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1Paper Guide Plate : Slide as necessary to the size of the copy paper.

p. 50

2Multi Bypass Table : Load your paper on this Table. It allows you to

		make copies continuously on paper fed from this
		Table. p. 50
	Multi Bypass	: Slide this Extender out to use large-size copy paper.
3
	Table Extender	p. 50

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Control Panel

1			2				3					4				5				6

First Things to Know about your Copier Chapter 2

Meter Count
Toner		A3	A5
		Paper A4	B4
Drum Dehumidify		A4	FLS.
		Auto
Auto Size	Sort	Book
		Lighter	Darker
		A

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1Clip Tray:

Use this tray to put the paper clips used with the documents.

2Drum Dehumidify Key:

Press to remove condensation formed on the surface of the PC Drum. p. 55

3Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Key:

Press when the image on the copy becomes too light. p. 54

4Meter Count Key:

Press to check for the current counts of four electronic counters of the copier.p. 52

5Display:

See the other pages in this manual. p. 16

6Paper Select Key:

Press to select the paper source, Drawer or Multi Bypass Table (option), when the Multi Bypass Table is mounted to the copier. p. 33

7Zoom Down Key:

Press as necessary to make the zoom smaller in 1% increments. p. 36

8Zoom Up Key:

Press as necessary to make the zoom larger in 1% increments. p. 36

9Multi-Copy Keys:

Use to enter the number of copies to be made and other numeric data. p. 47

10Energy Saver Key:

Press to set the copier into the Energy Saver Mode. p. 21

11Panel Reset Key:

Press to set the copier into the initial mode, clearing all settings made previously on the control panel. p. 23

Holding down the Key for 3 seconds will initiate the User’s Choice. p. 64

12Clear Key:

Press to clear the number of copies, zoom and other settings. p. 47

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

7	8
	%
50%~200%

	9		10
1	2	3
4	5	6	Energy Saver
7	8	9

141%	A4	A3			0	C
115%	B4	A3
100%	Full Size
81%	B4	A4			Start	Stop
70%	A3	A4					Panel Reset
		100%
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13Stop Key:

Press to stop a multi-copy cycle. p. 48

14Start Key:

Press to start a copy cycle. p. 48

It also tells the status of the copier as follows: Green Light: The copier is ready to make copies.

Orange Light: The copier is making copies or warming up, or the Add Paper, Misfeed, or Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator is lit.

15Enlargement Key:

Press to select a desired fixed enlargement ratio. p. 35

16Full Size Key:

Press to select full size (100%). p. 35

17Reduction Key:

Press to select a desired fixed reduction ratio. p. 35

18Exposure Control Key ( > , Darker):

Press as necessary to make the exposure level higher in the Manual Exposure Mode.

p. 41

19Auto Exposure Mode Key:

Press to select either the Auto or Manual Exposure Mode. p. 41

20Exposure Control Key ( < , Lighter):

Press as necessary to make the exposure level lower in the Manual Exposure Mode.

p. 41

21Book Key:

Press as necessary to select the Book Copying Mode. p. 42

22Finishing Mode Select Key:

Press as necessary to select the Sort or Non-Sort Mode. p. 45

23Auto Size Mode Key:

Press as necessary to select the Auto Size Mode. p. 37

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Display

1		2		3

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Meter Count

%

A3

A5

Toner

Paper

A4

B4

50%~200%

Drum Dehumidify

A4

FLS.

			Auto	141%	A4	A3
Auto Size	Sort	Book
				115%	B4	A3
				100%	Full Size
		Lighter	Darker	81%	B4	A4
				70%	A3	A4
			A			100%

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1Monitor Display

•Paper Source Indicator

Shows the paper source which is currently selected for use. p. 33

Example: Shows that the Drawer is currently selected for use.

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• Closure Failure Indicator

The location of a Door left open is also indicated by a round marker. p. 85

Example: Indicates that the Front Door or Right Door is left open.

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• Misfeed Indicator

Indicates that a paper misfeed has occurred.

The location of the misfeed is also indicated by a round marker. p. 86

Example: Shows that a misfeed has occurred inside the copier.

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

• Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator

Indicates that the copier has developed a malfunction.

When a malfunction occurs, the corresponding malfunction code is shown across the Zoom Ratio Indicator and Multi-Copy Display. p. 93

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• Add Toner Indicator

Indicates that the Toner Bottle is running out of toner. Replace the Toner Bottle as soon as possible. p. 70

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• I.U. Service Life Indicator

It is now time to replace the Imaging Unit. Replace the Imaging Unit by following the steps given in "I.U. Service Life Indicator." p. 76

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2Paper Information Display

•Paper Size Indicators

Show the size of paper currently loaded in the

Drawer. p. 33

Paper A4

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• Add Paper Indicator

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Lights up when the currently selected Drawer has run out of paper. Add paper as necessary. p. 72

Paper

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First Things to Know about your Copier Chapter 2

3Zoom Ratio Indicator / : Each shows the following data.

Multi-Copy Display

Zoom Ratio		Multi-Copy
Indicator		Display

%

%

%

%

•Example

Zoom ratio: 100% No. of copies: 1

•Count of the Total Counter Example: 93,930 (copies)

•User’s Choice code and setting value Example: Choice code: 12, Setting: 1

•Malfunction code

Example: Malfunction code C0F30

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4Exposure Information Display

•Auto Exposure Indicator

	Indicates that the copier is now in the Auto
Auto	Exposure Mode. p. 40

Lighter Darker

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• Exposure Level Indicator

Shows the exposure setting level in the Manual Exposure Mode. p. 40

The center LED is normally lit.

Lighter Darker

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