Konica Minolta EP1052 User Manual

EP1052

Thank you for choosing Minolta.

This operator’s man ual expl ains h ow to op erat e the copier a nd repleni s h its
supplies. It also gives some troubleshooting tips a s well as general precautions to
be observed when operating the copier.

To ensure the best performance and effect i ve use of yo ur c opie r, read this manual
carefully until you fami liarize yours elf tho roughl y with its oper ation and features.
After you have read through the manual, keep it for ready reference.
Please use this manu al as a qu ick and handy referen ce too l for immediately

CE Marking (Declaratio n of Conformit y)

We declare under our sole r es po nsibility that the copier and options to
which this declaratio n relates i s in conformity with the specif icatio ns
below.
This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.

Product Type Copying M achine
Product N am e EP1052
Option

s

Standard s Safety

EC Directives Safety

MB-4

EN 60 950 / 1992

:

(Safety of information technology equipment, including
electrical business e

EMC:EN 55 022 (Class B) / 1995

(Limits and method for measurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
(ITE))
EN 55 082-1 / 1992
(Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic immunity
standard Part1: Residential, co mmercial and light
industry)
EC 801-2 / 1991 (Electrostatic discharge requirement)
IEC 801-3 / 1984 an d IEC 80 1-3 / 19 92 (d raf t) (R adia t ed
electromagnetic field requirement)
IEC 801-4 / 1988 (E lectrical fas t tra nsien t / burst
requir ement)
73 / 23 / EEC and 93 / 68 / EEC art. 13

EMC ::

89 / 336 / EEC and 93 / 68 / EEC art. 5

quipment)

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Contents

Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for mak ing 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 Origin als and
Copy Paper x

Chapte r 1 Safety Not es p. 1

1. Installing the Copier p. 2

Installation Site
Power Source
Grounding
Space Requirements

2. Precautions for Use p. 4

Operating Environment
Using the Copier Properly
Care of Copier Supplies
Moving

Chapter 2 Getting to Know

your Copier p. 7

1. System Overview p. 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier p. 9
Inside Copier p. 10
Multi Bypass Tray p. 12

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Control Panel p. 14
Display p. 16

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the
Copier

Turning ON and OFF p. 19
When Copier is Turned ON p. 19
Minimizing the Warm-up Time p. 20
Initial Mode and Panel Resetting p. 21
Auto Res et Fu nc ti on p. 22

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Contents

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Contents

Chapter 3 Making Copies p. 23

1. Copying Overview p. 24

2. Copying Procedure

Placing Originals p. 26
Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the Paper
Source p. 28
Zoom Ratio

• T ypes of Zoom R atios p.30

• Z oom Ratio Table

(Original Size to Copy Paper Size) p. 33

Image Density p. 34
Book Co py ing p. 36
Number of Co pi e s p. 38
Starti ng the Cop y Cycle p.39
Manual Bypass Copying p. 40

Contents

Chapter 4 A uxiliar y Func tions p. 43

1. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode
p.44

2. Toner Replenisher Function
(Increasing the Image Density) p. 46

3. Drum Dehumidifier Function p. 47

4. User’s Choice p. 48

Chapter 5 When an Indicator

Lights Up p. 59

(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeeds,
and Corr e ct ing a Clo s ure F a ilu r e)

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights p. 60

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Add Toner Indicator p. 62
Add Paper Indicator p. 64
Closure Failure Indicator p. 67
Misfeed Indicator p. 68
Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator p. 71
I. U. Service Life Indicator p. 72

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting p. 81

1. When this Type of Copy is Produced p. 82

The image is too light
The image is too dark
The copy is blurry
The copy has lines
The copy has dark specks or spots
The edge of the copy is dirty
The image on the copy is not a ligned pro p er ly

2. The Copier is not functioning as designed p. 86

None of t he Control Panel Indicator s light up
Pressing the Start Key does not start t he cop y cycle
The Copier is not activated when the Power Switch is
turned ON

Chapter 7 Specifications p. 89

1. Copier p. 90

2. Multi Bypass Tray p. 92

Contents

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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous p. 93

1. Care of the Copier

Daily Checks P. 94
Cleaning p. 96

2. Description of Copy Paper
Size p. 100

3. Zoom Ratio Table
(Orig in al S ize to Copy Paper
Size) p. 101

4. Index p. 102

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

Getting to Know
your Copier

Chapter 3

Making Co pie s

Chapter 4

Auxiliary 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

Chapte rs 1 through 3 give the basi c informat i on for maki ng copies. Be sure to
read these Chapters b efo re u sing your copier.

Chapter 1 Safety Notes

About the operating environment, conditions and precautions for use.

Chapter 2 First Things t o Know 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 c opies .
"COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 24
These pages offer quick, at- a-g lance i nstructions 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 U p

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

Chapter 6 Troubleshootin g

Instructions on how to tr oublesh oo t copier malf un ctio ns.

Chapter 7 Specifications

Complete specification s of the c opier system and options.

Chapter 8 Miscellaneous

About care for the copier and the variou s po ssible combinations of
functions.

Page Organization

Each page of this manual is basical ly organized as follows.

Index: To locate your Chapter qui ckly.

Section title

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Using This Manual

Table of co ntents of the Chapter:
To quickly locate your page in the chapter.

➭

p. XX (Cross-reference):

Shows t h e page to refer to for more det ailed information.

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Control Panel Indicators

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

Steady Light

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Blinking Ligh t

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Using This Manual

Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy
Paper

A few special term s an d sym bols are used in this manual to designate types of
originals and copy paper. These two pages explain about these terms an d
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 th e figure below, th e direction in which the copy paper is fed, a s
indicated by the arrow, is called the "feeding direction."

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"Width" and "Length"

Terms and Symbols Used

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Using This Manual

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

A: Widt h
B: Length

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<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 "wid th," we
call it "crosswi se" and use symbol
"C" or " ."

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Chapter 1

1

Safety Notes

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

1. Installing the Copier p. 2
Installation Site
Power Sou rc e
Grounding
Space Requirements

2. Precautions for Use p. 4
Operating Environm ent
Using the Copier Properly
Care of Copier S upplies
Moving

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

2

1. Installing the Copier

Installation Site

To ensure utmost safety and preven t possib le malfunctio ns of the copier, install it
in a location which meets the following requirements.

Chapter 1

◆

A place away from a curtain or the like that may catch fire and burn easily.

◆

An area where there is no possibility of bei ng splash ed with water or other
types of liquid .

◆

An area free from direct su nlight.

◆

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

◆

A well-ventilated place.

◆

A dry place.

Safety Notes

◆

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.

◆

Use a power source with little voltage fluctuat ion.

Voltage Fluctuation : Within ±10%
Frequency Fluctuation : 50/60 Hz Within ±0.3%

◆

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

◆

The outlet should be located near the copier and easil y accessible.

◆

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

◆

If an extension cord is needed, use one with a capacity more than the power
consu mpt i on of th e co pier .

◆

Make sure that no unusu al, excessive force is being app lied to the power cor d
or extension cord.

Grounding

To prevent receiving electrical shocks in the case of electrical leakage, always
ground the copier.
Connect the grounding wire to:

◆

The ground terminal of the outlet.

◆

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.

1. Installing t he C opier

Space Requirements

To ensure easy copier operation, supply replacement and service maintenance,
adhere to the recommended sp ace req uir ements detailed below.

NOTE: Be s ure to allow a clea rance of 6 i n. or more at the back of the copier as

there is a ventilation du ct.

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EP1052

430

1,063

633

3

Chapter 1

253

1,250

655

387

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Safety Notes

469

841

372

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Scale: mm

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2. Precautions for Use

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

Chapter 1

Humidity : 15% to 85% with a fluctuation of 20% per hour

Using the Copier Properly

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

◆

NEVER place a he avy object on t h e c o pier or subject the copier to s h ocks.

Safety Notes

◆

NEVER open any Doors, or turn OFF the copier while the copier is making
copies.

◆

NEVER bring any magnetized object or use flammable sprays near the copier.

◆

NEVER place a vase or vessel containing water on the copier.

◆

NEVER drop paper clips, staples, or other small pieces of metal into the copier.

◆

NEVER attempt to r e m ove any Cover tha t is secured.

◆

ALWAYS insert the Power Plug all t he way i nto the outlet.

◆

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

◆

ALWAYS ensure that the cop ier doe s not ri de 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.

◆

NEVER leave damage or cracks evi dent 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 approp riate action.

◆

ALWAYS p ro vid e go od ven ti l at io n when ma ki ng a larg e numbe r of con ti n uo us
copies.

◆

NEVER 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 Representat ive.

NOTE

= Loca t e t he Copier in a Well Venti l ated Room =
A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this
copier. An unpleasant odor may, however, be created in p oorly ventilat ed
rooms during extensive copier operations. For a comfortable, healthy, and
safe operating environment, it is recommended that the room be well
ventilated.

2. Precautions for Use

REMARQUE

= Placer le copieur dans une pièce largement ventilée =
Une quantité d’oz on e nég lig ab le e st dégagée pendant le fonctionnement du
copieur quand celui-ci est utilisé normalement. Cepend ant, une odeur
désagréable peut être r es s entie dans les pièces do nt l’aération es t insuffisante
et lorsque une utilisation prolongée du copieur est effectuée. Pour avo ir la
certitude de travailler d an s un envi r onnement r éunis san t des condit ions de
confort, santé et de sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce ou se
trouve le copieur.

Care of Copier Supplies

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

◆

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.

◆

Store pap er, whi ch ha s bee n remo ve d fr om i ts wrap per but not loaded into the
Drawer, in a sealed plastic bag in a coo l, dark place.

◆

Use the correct toner for the exclusive use by the c opier. The applicable copier
model name is indicated on the Toner Bottl e.

◆

Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

◆

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

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Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Moving

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

6

2. Precautions for Use

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

Getting to Know

your Copier

This Cha pter gives y ou a br ief desc r iption of t he s ystem and
prelimi nar y info r mati on abo ut the dif fe re nt par ts of t he s ys tem.

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Chapter 2

1. System Overview p. 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories
Outside Copier p. 9
Inside Copier p. 10
Multi Bypass Tr a y p. 12

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators
Control Panel p. 14
Displa y p. 16

4. Turning ON a nd OFF, and Resetting the Copier
Turning ON and OFF p. 19
When Copier is Turned ON p.19
Minimizing the Wa rm-up Time p. 20
Initial Mode and Panel Resetting p. 21
Auto Reset Function p. 22

Getting to Know your Copier

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1. System Overview

The EP1052 system can be configured with the following
components.

Chapter 2

◆

Multi Bypass Tray
MB-4 <Option>
Holds up to 50 sheets of
standard paper which is
not loaded in any of the
Drawers, allowing to
make copies on them.

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p. 41

EP1052

MB-4

Getting to Know your Copier

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◆

EP1052
The Paper Drawer can hold up to 250 sheets of copy
paper (8 0 g/ m
to make a co py on p a per w hic h is n o t loa ded in the
Drawer and which is fed into the copier manually via
this Tray.

2

). The Manual Bypass Tray allo ws you

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier

1 2

3

4
5

9

Chapter 2

10

Control Panel

1

Original Cover

2

Power Switch

3

Manual B ypass Tray

4

Right Door

5

Total Counter

6

Front Door

7

Paper Drawer

8

Exit Tray

9

Copy Tray Ex t ender

10

9

➭

➭

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p. 26

p. 19

➭

➭

p.64

8

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

➭

settings.

: 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.

: Use to turn the cop ier ON and OFF.
: Use for manual feeding of p ap er into the copier.
: Open to clear a paper misf eed.
: Shows the total number of copies made so far.
: Open t o:

• Replace the Toner Bottle.

• Clear a paper misf eed.

• Clean the Corona Units.

Closing th e Front Door aft er a misfeed has been clear ed
will turn the Misfeed Indicator on the control panel OFF.

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

The Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are movable,
allowing you to load paper of different sizes.

: Holds copies fed ou t of the copie r.
: Slide this Extender out when making copies on

large-size paper.

p. 14

7

6

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p. 68

➭

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➭

p. 69

p. 62

p.98

Getting to Know your Copier

p. 40

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Inside Copier

1

2

Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

7
6

5

4

Original

1

Width/Length Scale
Original Pad

2

Original Gl a s s

3

Corona Unit

4

Cleaning Lever
(Upper/Lower)
Lock Release Lever

5

Toner Bottle

6

Toner Bottle

7

Holder

3

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: Place the original alo ng these Scales for correct

➭

p. 98

➭

p. 26

➭

p. 62

➭

p. 68

positioning.

: Holds the original in position on the Original Glass.

: Place the original f ace do wn on this Glass.

➭

p. 26

: Operate the Leve r to clean t he corres pond ing

Corona Unit if unwanted lines are produced on the
copy.

: Turn counterclockwise to swing up the Upper Half

of the copier to clear a paper mis feed.

: Contains toner . Rep lace it with a new one when the

Add Toner In di c ator l ig ht s up .

: Swing open to replace the Toner Bottle.

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p. 62

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

11

13
12

Upper Half of

8

Copier

Imaging Unit

9

8

: The copier main body can be divided into two

parts, the upper and lower . The Upper Half can be
swung upward.

: Converts the o rig inal image to the copy image.

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p. 68

Chapter 2

10

11

Getting to Know your Copier

Imaging Unit Lock

10

Release Lever
Dehumidifier

11

Switch

Fusing Unit

12

Handle
Fusing Unit

13

: Operate when replacing the Imaging Unit.

: Turn ON to prevent condensation from forming on

the PC Drum when power is tur ned OFF.
(For Technical Representative only)

: Hold onto this Lever when lifting the Upper Half of

the Fusing Unit.

: Fuses the toner i mage o nto the paper.

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p. 69

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p. 72

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Multi Bypass Tray MB-4

Chapter 2

2

1

3

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Getting to Know your Copier

Paper Guide Plate

1

Multi Bypass T ray

2

Multi Bypass

3

Tray Extender

: Slide as necessary to the size of the copy paper.

➭

p. 41

: Load your pape r on this Tray. I t all ows you to

make copies continuously on paper fed from this

➭

Tray.

: Slide this Ex t e nder ou t to use large-size copy p a per.

➭

p. 41

p. 41

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

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Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

14

3. Control Panel K eys and In dicator s

Control Panel

Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

1 2

Clip Tray:

1

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

Drum Dehumidify Key:

2

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

Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Key:

3

Press when the image on the copy becomes too light.

Meter Count Key:

4

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

3 4

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

21

6

5

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

20 19

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A3
A4
A4
A5

Auto

Photo

@@
@@
@@
@@

A

B4
FLS.
Inch

18

50%~200%

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➭ p. 45

Display:

5

See the other pages in this manual.

Paper Se le c t Key :

6

Press to select the paper sou rce, Drawer or Mu lti Bypass Tray (option), when the
Multi Bypass Tray is mounted to the copier.

Zoom Down Key:

7

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

Zoom Up Key:

8

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

Key Pad:

9

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

Energy Sav er Key:

10

Press to set the copier into the Energy Saver Mode.

Panel Reset Key:

11

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

➭

p. 22

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

Clea r Key:

12

Press to clear the number of copies, zoom and other s ettings.

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p. 16

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p. 20

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p. 32

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p. 32

p. 38

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p. 56

%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%

@@@

81% B4
70% A3

p. 38

Full Size

100%

@
@

@

A3
A4

A4

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

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A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

Paper

Lighter Darker

FLS.

A5

@@

Inch

Auto

Photo

Auto/Photo

A

Stop Key:

13

Press to stop a multi-copy cycle. ➭

Start Key:

14

Press to start a copy cycle.

Enlargement Key:

15

Press to select a desired fixed enlargement ratio.

Full Size Key:

16

Press to select full size (100%) .

Reduction Key:

17

Press to select a desired fixed reduction ratio.

Exposure Cont rol Key ( > , Darker):

18

Press as neces sary t o make the exposure level higher in the Manual Exposure Mode.

p. 35

➭

Auto Exposure Mode Key:

19

Press to select the Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure or Photo Mode.

Exposure Cont rol Key ( < , Lighter):

20

Press as neces sary t o make the exposure level lower in the Manual Exposure Mode.

p. 35

➭

Book Key:

21

Press as neces sary to select the Book Copying Mode.

8

7

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

17

%

@@@

100%

16

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

15

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p. 39

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6

9

C

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10

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4

7

2

5

8

0

13

p. 31

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p. 31

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➭ p. 36

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Display

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Chapter 2

Monitor Display

1

Paper So ur ce In di ca tor

•

Getting to Know your Copier

Closure Failure Indicator

•

1

Book

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2

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

A5

Auto

Photo

@@

A

FLS.
Inch

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

50%~200%

3

%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

@@@

100%

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

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4

Shows the paper so ur ce which is currently
selected for use.

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p. 28
Example: Shows t hat the Drawer is currently

Example: selected for use.

The location of a Door left open is also indicat ed
by a round marker.

➭

p.67
Example: Indicates that the Front Door or Right
Door is left open.

Misfeed Indicator

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Indicates that a paper mis f eed has occurr ed.
The location of the misfeed is also indicated by a
round marker.

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p. 68
Example: Shows t hat a misfeed has occurred

Example: inside t he c opie r .

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator

•

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Add Toner Indicator

•

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I. U. Service Life Indicator

•

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Paper Information Dis p la y

2

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Indicates that the copier has developed a
malfunction.
When a malfuncti on occurs, t he corres ponding
malfunction cod e is sh o wn a cross the Zoom Ratio
Indicator and Multi-Copy Display.

➭

p. 71

Indicates that the Toner Bottle is ru nn ing ou t of
toner. Replace the Toner Bo ttle a s soon as
possible. ➭ p. 62

Indicates that the Imaging Unit needs
replacement.
Replace the Imaging Unit. ➭ p. 72

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Chapter 2

Paper Si ze Indic at or s

•

A4

Paper

Add Paper Indicator

•

Paper

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Show the size of paper currently loaded in the
Drawer.

➭

p. 28

Lights up when the curren tly selected Drawer has
run ou t of pa per . Add paper a s ne ces s ar y.

➭

p. 64

Getting to Know your Copier

18

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Zoom Ratio Indicator /

3

Multi-Copy Display

Zoom Ratio
Indicator

%

Chapter 2

%
%

%

Exposure Information Display

4

Auto Exposure Indicator

•

Getting to Know your Copier

Auto

Photo

: Each shows the following data.

Multi-Copy
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: 14, Setting: 1

Malfunction code

•

Example: Malfunction code C0F30

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:Indicates t ha t the copier is n ow in the Auto
Exposure Mode. ➭ p. 34

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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Exposure Level Indicator

•

Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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Photo Mode Indicator

•

Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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:Shows th e expo sure setting level in the Manual
Exposure Mode.

➭

p. 34

The center LED is normally lit.

:Indicates that the copier is now in the Phot o Mo de.

p. 34

➭

4. Turning ON and OF F, and Resetting the Copier

Turning ON and OFF

Turning Copier ON
Turning Copier OFF

NOTE

The Auto Shut OFF function will automati call y shut down the copier a give n
period of time after the last activity. The initial setting is 30 minu tes .

:Press the Power Switch to the " " position.

:Press the Power Switch to the " " position.

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Chapter 2

Usef ul Tip

The period of time can be changed by using the User’s Choice. ➭ p. 54

When Copier is Turned ON

Blinking Orange

•

The Start Key blinks orange, indicating that the copier is now warming up.

•

In about 30 sec., the St art k ey tur ns green. Now the copier is ready to make
copies.

Turns Green

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20

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the Copier

Minimizing the Warm-up Time

Instead of turning the copier OFF, it’s a good idea to use the Energy Saver Mode.
This mode will m inimize the time for the copier to complete the warm-up cycle
to about 20 sec.
The Energy Saver Mode is automatically activated a given period of time after the
copier has been used last. The initial is 15 min.

Chapter 2

Useful Tip

The time for the copier to enter the Energy Saver Mode can be selected
from 1 to 120 min. by using User’s Choice. ➭ p.53

NOTE

The co p i er is shut down if the Auto Shut OFF f u nction activates while the
copier is in the Energy Saver M ode.

Entering The Energy Saver Mode

•

Press th e Ener gy S ave r Key on th e
control panel.

Energy Saver

◆

All control panel Indicators go out,

Getting to Know your Copier

except that the Start Key and the
Energy Saver Key which remain lit

Panel Reset

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green.

Leaving the Energy Saver Mode

•

Press any Key on the control panel,
for instance, the Start Key.

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◆

This cancels the Energy Saver
Mode, and the copier will be ready
to make copies in about 20 seconds.

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the Copier

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting

Initial Mode

When the Power Switch is turned ON, the initial settings are indicated on the
control pa ne l.

* The initial settings serve as th e reference for all control panel settings to be later

made.

21

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

FLS.

A5

@@

Inch

Auto

Photo

A

•

No. of co pi e s to be made: 1

•

Zoom ratio: Ful l size (100%)

•

Auto Exposure Mode

•

Non-Sort Mode

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

%

@@@

100%

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

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Useful Tip

The initial settings can be changed by User’s Choice. For deta ils, see "USER’S

➭

CHOICE,"

p. 48

Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

22

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the Copier

Panel Resetting

The Panel Reset Key resets all control panel settings to default settings including
the number of cop ies to be made and zoom ratio.

Panel Reset

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Useful Tip

The Panel Reset Key enables you to cancel all previous settings efficiently. To
avoid miscopy, try to press the Panel Reset Key befo re attempting to make any
setti n g for yo ur own j ob .

Auto Reset Function

Getting to Know your Copier

If no Key on the control panel is pressed within about 60 seconds after a copy
cycle has been completed or copying settings made, the Auto Reset Function is
activated to cause the copier to return to the initial mode automatically.

Useful Tip

The Auto Reset Function can be enabled or disabled by User’s Choice. For

➭

more details, see "USER’ S CHOICE."

p. 52

Chapter 3

Making Copies

This Chap ter sho ws yo u how to mak e copies .
The Copying Overview is 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.

1. Copying Over view p. 24

2. Copy ing Procedure
Placing Origin als p. 2 6
Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the Paper
Source p.28
Zoom Ra tio

•

Types o f Zoom Ratios p. 30

•

Zoom Ratio Tab le
(Original Size to Copy Paper Size) p. 33

23

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Image Dens ity p. 34
Book Copying p. 36
Numb er of Copies p. 38

Start ing the Copy Cycle p. 39
Manual Bypass Copying p. 40

24

1. Copying Overview

• Place the original in position (step 1), set the number of copies to be made (step

7), and press the Start Key (step 8). This will allow you to make a full-size
copy or copies on paper of the same size as the original.
The control panel selection ( ) you make will change the magnification
ratio and the image density.

1.Placing the Original

• Raise the Original Cover and place th e

original face down on the Original Glas s.

➭

p. 26

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2. Chec king the Copy Paper Size and
Selecting the Paper Source

• Check whether the desired

paper size is loaded into the

➭

Making Copies

Drawer or no t.

p. 28

• YES: Go step 3 or step 7.

Paper

A4

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• NO: Load the de sired paper size or ma ke a copy

using a Manual Bypass Tray.

To change the Zoom
Ratio

⋅ Add Paper Indicator
⋅ Manual Bypass Copying

3. Selecting the Zoom Ratio

• Select the desired fi xed

zoom ratio.

➭

p. 31

100%

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➭

p. 64

➭

p. 40

• Set the zoom ratio.

➭

p. 32

50%~200%

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To change the
Exposure Level

4. Setting the Image Densitry

• Set the image density in

the Manual Exposure

➭

Mode.

Lighter Darker

p. 35

Auto

Photo

Auto/Photo

A

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1. Copy ing Overview

• Select the Auto

Exposure Mode
or Phot o Mode .

Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

A

➭

p. 35

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25

To copy from a book

5. Select i ng Bo ok Co py in g

• Press the Book Key to

select the Book Copying
Mode.

7. Setti ng the Nu m ber of Co pie s

• Using the Key Pad, set the number

of cop i e s to be ma de or th e

➭

number of c op y set s .

p. 38

8. Starting the Copy
Cycle

• Press the Start Key to

start the copy cycle.

➭

p. 39

➭

p. 36

• If you enter a wrong number, press

the Clear key and enter the
correct number.

C

➭

p. 38

• Press the Stop Key to

stop the copy cycle.

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Book

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➭

p. 39

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30

2. Copy ing Procedure

Zoom Ratio

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

A5

@@

Auto

Photo

Auto/Photo

A

FLS.
Inch

Paper

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

%

@@@

100%

Full Size

The zoom ratio c an be set manually by the operat or . Select the appropriate

Chapter 3

mode according to your needs.
The selected zoom ratio is shown on the Zoom Ratio Indicator.

Types of Zo om Ra ti os

Fixed Zoom Ra tios

Making Copies

141% A4
115% B4 A3
100% Full Size
81% B4 A4
70%

100%

A3

A3

A4

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Three reduction ratios (50%, 70%,
81%)
Three enlargement rat ios (115%,
141%, 200%)
And Full Size (100%).

@
@

@

A3
A4

A4

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Zoom Ratios

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Any rati o fro m 50% to 20 0% (i n 1%
increments) can be selected.

50%~200%

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Selecting the Fixed Zoom Ratios

100%

31

2. Copying Procedure

Press the Reduction, Full Size, or
Enlargement Key to s elect a fixed
zoom rati o of yo ur cho ic e.

141% A4
115% B4 A3
100% Full Size
81% B4 A4
70%

141% A4
115% B4 A3
100% Full Size
81% B4 A4
70%

141% A4
115% B4 A3
100% Full Size
81% B4 A4
70%

100%

100%

100%

A3

A3

A3

A3

A4

A3

A4

A3

A4

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1

<Reduction>
Each time the Redu ction Key is
pressed, it selects a new reduction
ratio.

* The Zoom Ratio Indicator displays

the actual percentage of the selected
ratio.

<Enlargement>
Each time the Enlarg ement Key is
pressed, it sel ects a new en largement
ratio.

The Zoom Ratio Indicator displays

*

the actual percentage of the selected
ratio.

<Full Size>
Press the Full S ize K ey t o select full
size (100%).

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2. Copy ing Procedure

Setting a Zoom Ratio

Hold down the Zoom Down or

>

Up Key until the desired zoom
ratio is reached.

<>

50%~200%

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Zoom range: 50% to 200%

Chapter 3

Useful Tip

To save time, fi rst s elect the fixed ratio nearest to the target zoom ratio before
using the Zoom Up or Down Key.

Zoom Down Key makes the
ratio smaller
Zoom Up Key makes the ratio
greater

<

Making Copies

Zoom Ratio Table (Origi nal S ize to Copy Paper Size)

Metric Size

Original Size

A3 A4 70%

297 × 420 mm

11-3/4" × 16-1/2"

A4 A5 70%

210 × 297 mm

8-1/4" × 11-3/4"

A5 A6 70%

148 × 210mm

5-3/4" × 8-1/4"

A6 A4 200%

105 × 148 mm

4-1/4" × 5-3/4"

B4 A4 81%

257 × 364 mm

10" × 14-1/4"

B5 A5 81%

182 × 257 mm

7-1/4" × 10"

B6 A6 81%

128 × 182 mm

5" × 7-1/4"

Copy
Paper Size

A5 50%
B4 86%
B5 61%

A6 50%
B5 86%
B6 61%
A3 141%
B4 122%

B6 86%
A4 141%
A3 200%
B4 173%
B5 122%

A5 141%
B5 173%
B6 122%

A5 57%
B5 70%
B6 50%
A3 115%

A6 57%
B6 70%
A3 164%
A4 115%
B4 141%

A4 164%
A5 115%
B4 200%
B5 141%

Zoom Ratio

Inch Size

Original Size

11" × 17" 11" × 14" 82%

279.4 × 431.8 mm

11" × 15" 11" × 14" 93%

279.4 × 381 mm

11" × 14" Legal 77%

279.4 × 355.6 mm

Legal Foolscap 92%

8-1/2" × 14"

215.9 × 355.6 mm

Foolscap Letter 84%

8-1/2" × 13"

215.9 × 330.2 mm

Letter Invoice 64%

8-1/2" × 11"

215.9 × 279.4 mm

Invoice 11" × 17" 200%

5-1/2" × 8-1/2"

139.7 × 215.9 mm

Zoom Ratio = Copy Paper Size ÷ Original Size

1" (inch) = 25.4 mm
1 mm = 0.0394 " (inch)

2. Copying Procedure

Copy
Paper Size

Legal 77%

Foolscap 76%

Letter 64%

Invoice 50%

Legal 77%

Foolscap 77%

Letter 73%

Invoice 50%

Foolscap 77%

Letter 77%

Invoice 50%

Letter 78%

Invoice 60%

11" × 17" 121%

Invoice 64%

11" × 17" 129%
11" × 14" 107%

11" × 17" 129%
11" × 14" 127%

11" × 14" 164%

Legal 154%

Foolscap 152%

Letter 1 29%

Zoom Ratio

33

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34

2. Copy ing Procedure

Image Density

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

A5

@@

Auto

Photo

Auto/Photo

A

FLS.
Inch

Paper

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

%

@@@

100%

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

The image density level of copies can be adjusted either in the Auto Exposure
Mode, Manu al Exposure Mode or Pho t o Mode. Select the appropriate mo de

Chapter 3

according to your par ticular needs.

Types of Exposure Modes

Auto Exposure Mode

Auto

Photo

Making Copies

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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The copier reads the image de n sity
of the original and automatically
adjusts the exposure level for the
optimum copy image densit y.

Manual Exposure Mode

Auto

Photo

In the Manual Exposure Mode, you
can vary th e expo sure level in nine
steps.

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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Photo Mode

Lighter Darker

Auto

Photo

Auto/Photo

The copier can make a fa ithful
reprod uct i on of an ori g in al havi n g
halftone images such a s photos. The
image density of the photo may be
varied in nine steps.

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Selecting the Exposure Mode

Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

A

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Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

A

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2. Copying Procedure

Auto Exposure Mode

Press the Auto Exposure Mode Key
A as necess a ry to light up the Auto
Exposure Indicator ❍ Auto .

Each time the Auto Exposure Mode
Key A is pressed, the Auto
Exposure Mode, Manual Exposure
Mode and Photo Mode are selected
alternately.

Manual Exposure Mode

Hold down the Exposure Co ntr ol Key
< or > until the desired
exposure level is reached.

To make the image darker :
Press or ho ld do wn th e Exp os u re
Control Key > .
To make the image lighter :
Press or ho ld do wn th e Exp os u re
Control Key < .

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Photo Mode

Auto

Photo

Press the Auto Exposure Mode Key
A as n e c e ssary to lig ht up the Photo
Mode Indicator ❍ Photo .

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

A

Hold down the Exposure Control
Key < or > until the desired
exposure level is reached.

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Useful Tips

•

The exposure level in the Auto Exposure Mode can be varied by using the

➭

User’s Choice.

•

The copier has been factory-set to automatically select the Auto Exposure

p. 49

Mode. The User’s Choice ca n be u sed to change this default setting to the

➭

Manual Exposure Mode.

p. 50

36

2. Copy ing Procedure

Book Copying

Book

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Original Copy

1139O1990A

•

Select Book Copying when you
want to make a 1-sided copy of
each page of an open book.

Selecting the Book Copying Mode

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Book

1134O037AA

Position the higher-numbered
page on the Original Width Scale

1

end.
If the book is thick, you can
make copies with the Original
Cover rai se d .

* "Book original" refers to an

open bound original.

NOTES

•

Not positioning an open book
properly will result in copies with
pages in incorrect o r de r .

•

Do not look directly at the
Original Glass surface, as a very
intense beam of light ca n be
emitted.

Press the Book Key.

2

•

The Book Indicator lights up.

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NOTE

Paper

A3

@@

A4

@@

A4

@@

A5

@@

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2. Copying Procedure

•

If paper other than A4 crosswise
paper is loaded into the Drawer
when t he B ook Copying Mode is
selected, the Drawer Indica to r an d
the corresponding Paper Size
Indicator blink on the Control Panel.

In such a case, load paper of the
same size and in the same direction
of each pa ge o f a bo ok int o the
Drawer.

37

Chapter 3

A4 Crosswise

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Making Copies

38

2. Copy ing Procedure

Number of Copies

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

A4

A4

Paper

A5

Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

Setting the Number of Cop ies

Chapter 3

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

3

6

9

C

Making Copies

@@
@@
@@
@@

A

B4
FLS.
Inch

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

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%

@@@

100%

@

Full Size

@
@

1

4

7

A3
A4

A4

3

2

6

5

9

8

C

0

Using the Key Pad, enter the number
of copies to be made.

* The maximum number that can be

set is 99.

Example:
To make 18 co pi es , pre ss Key

➇

then Key

, in that order.
The Multi-Copy Disp lay now shows
"18."

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➀

and

Correcting the Number Entry

1

4

7

3

2

6

5

9

8

C

0

To correct or reset a number entry,
press the Clear Key.

* The Multi-Copy D is play is reset to

"1."

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Starting the Copy Cycle

39

2. Copying Procedure

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

FLS.

Paper

A5

@@

Inch

Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

A

Starting the Copy Cycle

Stopping a Multi-Copy Cycle

Stop

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

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%

@@@

100%

@

Full Size

@
@

1

4

7

A3
A4

A4

3

2

6

5

9

8

C

0

Check the contr ol panel to make
sure that you ha ve set up your

1

copy job correctly.

Press the Start Key, if it is green.
The Start Key turns orange when

2

the copy cycle starts .

To stop a multi-copy cycle in
progress, press the Stop Key.

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The Start Key soo n turn s gr een
and the copier stops.
The Multi-Copy Display shows
the number of copies yet to be
made.

40

2. Copy ing Procedure

Manual Bypass Copying

Use the Manual Bypass to make copies on paper not loaded in the Drawer, or to
copy onto transparencies, translucent paper, or any other special paper.
If th e copier is equipped w ith a Mu lti Byp ass Tray (option) , you can load more
than one sheet of paper for a continuous run.

◆

Types o f Paper

•

Plain paper (weighing 60 g/m2 to 90 g/m2)

•

Heavyweight paper (weighing 90 g/m2 to 157 g/m2)

•

Transparencies, translucent paper

◆

Paper Size

•

Width: 100 mm to 297 mm

•

Length: 140 mm to 432 mm

◆

Capacity

•

Chapter 3

Plain p aper, heavyweight paper, tran sparencies, translucent paper ... 1 sheet at a ti m e

<Multi Bypass Tray>

•

Plain paper: Approx. 50 sheets

•

Plain paper (once-copi ed paper) ... Up to 20 sheets.

•

Heavyweig ht paper, tra nsp are ncies, t ransl uce nt paper: Appr ox. 20 sheet s

IMPORTANT

When making multiple copies using OHP transparencies, set the Copy Tray
into the upper position if there is no Sorter or Stapl e Sorter mounted .

Making Copies

Using th e Manua l Bypass Tray

Place the original on the Original
Glass and make the con tr ol panel

1

settings.

Insert the copy paper into the
Manual Bypass Tray.

2

◆

This automatically s tar ts th e

1139O0150A

copy cycle.

NOTES

•

Insert the copy paper one sheet at a time.

•

Do not i nsert a sheet of paper wh i l e the copie r is warm ing up or in a
multi-copy cycle.

•

The Book Copying Mode cannot be selected for manual bypa ss copying.

Using the Multi Bypass Tray (Option)

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2. Copying Procedure

Place the original on the Original
Glass and make the con tr ol panel

1

settings.

Swing down the Multi Bypass
Tray and slide the Paper Guide

2

Plate to the size of the copy
paper.

NOTE

Pull out the Multi Bypass
Tray Extender i f y ou are using
larger paper.

Load a neat stack of copy paper
on the Tray and insert it into the

3

copier until it sto ps.

NOTES

•

Before inserting, fan the
paper stack well if you are
using transparencies or
translucent paper.

•

Correct any curl if you are
using thick paper.

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Chapter 3

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Using the Key Pad, enter the
number of copies to be made.

4

Press the Start K ey to start the

➭

copy cycle.

5

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NOTES

•

Do not insert the pap er wh ile the copier is in t he wa r m- up cycle o r a
multi-copy cycle.

•

The Book Copying Mode cannot be selected for manual bypa ss copying.

p. 39

42

2. Copy ing Procedure

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Func tions

This Chapter explains about the Auxiliary functions that can be used
for specific purposes.

43

Chapter 4

1. Checking the Tota l Number of Copies Mode p. 44

2. To ner Reple nisher Function
(Increasing the Image Density) p. 46

3. Drum Dehumidifier Fun c t ion p. 47

4. User’s Choice p. 48

Auxiliary Functions

44

1. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode

This function allows you to check the total

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Types of Counters

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count of the two counters of the copier.

•

Total Counter

•

Size Counter

Chapter 4

Counter Display

Auxiliary Functions

:

Shows the total number of copies made since
the installation of the copier.

:

Shows the number of copies made on paper of
a size preset by the Technical Representative.

The Zoom Ratio Indicator
shows t h e u pper 3 digits of
the count.

50%~200%

The Multi-Copy D isplay
shows the lower 2 digi ts
of the count.

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Example: The count is 12,345 (copies).

Using the Meter Count Function

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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1. Checking the Total Number o f Copies Mo d e

Press the Meter Coun t Key once.

1

The count of the Total Counter is
shown across the Zoom Ratio
Indicator and Multi-Copy
Display.

Press the Meter Coun t Key again.
The count of th e Size Counter is

2

shown across the Zoom Ratio
Indicator and Multi-Copy
Display.

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Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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Press the Meter Coun t Key once
again.

3

This restores th e copier to the
state before enteri ng the Meter
Count Mode .

Auxiliary Functions

46

2. Toner Replenisher Function

2. (Increasing the Image Density)

The cop i er t ends to exhaust the supply of

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Original Copy

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toner ra p idl y when m aki ng a numbe r of
copies from an origin al w ith dark solid areas.
As a result, the image density of the copy
will become lighter. In such a case, you can
use the T oner Replenisher function to rega in
the normal image densit y quick ly.

Copy Made After
Toner
Replenishing

1142O148CB

Even if you cont inue making copies a ft e r the ima ge density has become l i ghter,
the copier will gradually recover the normal image density. The Toner
Replenisher Mode can, however, be used to obtain the normal image density more
quickly.

Press the Auxiliary Toner

Auxiliary Functions

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Replenishing Key.

This causes the copier to initiate toner
replenishing, which lasts f or 90
seconds at maximum.

1142O118CA

1142O118CA

NOTE

•

Do not turn the Power Switch OFF or op en the Front or Right Doo r wh ile t he
copier is replenishing toner.

3. Drum Dehum idifier F unction

During high humidity periods or when there

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

1142O152CA

1142O152CA

are sudden rapid changes in hu midity
(especially when you are using a heater in
winter),
surface of th e
blotchy copies. In such instances, use the
Drum Dehumidify Key to dry the surface of
the PC Drum.

condensation*1 could form on the

47

PC Drum*2, resulting in

Before a Drum
Dehumidifier Operation

Press the Drum Dehumidify Key.

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

1142O119CA

1142O119CA

Useful Tip

A copy cycle can be initiated even while the copier is in the Drum
Dehumidifier Mode.

NOTE

This sets the copier into the

1

Drum Dehumidifier M od e which
lasts for 90 seconds.

Make a copy to check that the
copy image is clear.

2

Run the Drum Dehumidifier cycle
once again if the copy image is
not yet clear.

After a Drum
Dehumidifier Operation

Chapter 4

1142O149CB

Auxiliary Functions

The copier cannot be set into the Drum Dehu midifier Mode while it is warming
up.

*1: Condensation: A phenomenon in which small drops of water are formed on

cold surfaces, such as the surface of the PC Drum.

*2: PC Drum: Functions in the cop ier a s film does in a camera.

48

4. User’s Choice

The copier has been set so t hat
the most frequently used settings

%

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%

@@@

81% B4
70% A3

By setting defa ult s fo r the pap er si z e, zoo m rati o and othe r s ettings that are
most frequentl y us ed, time and effort to make extra settings will be
eliminated when the cop ier is turne d ON or when t he auto res et function is
activated.

For more details, consult your Technical Repres entativ e.

Chapter 4

Functions Availa ble in User’ s C hoice

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

1158O028DA

1158O028DA

are automatically selected in the
initial mode.

The User’s Choice allows you to
select the default settings which
are automatically selected in the
initial mode acco rding to yo ur
own needs.

Choice Code Function Choice Code Function

U-13

U-14

U-20

Auxiliary Functions

Default auto exposure
level

Default exposure
mode/level

Auto Panel Reset
ON/OFF

U-21

U-28 Auto Shut OFF Timing

Energy Sa ver ON
Timing

U-13 Default auto exposure level

Determines the default exposure level in the Auto Exposure Mode.

•

49

4. User’s Choice

Setting Value Description

46 Low, level 4
47 Low, level 3
48 Low, level 2
49 Low, level 1
50 S tandard
51 High, level 1
52 High, level 2

When the exposure level is "Low," the greater the level numb er i s , the lower th e

*

Initial

Setting

exposure level.

When the exposure level is "High," the greater the level number is, the higher
the exposure level.

Level

Lower

43 2 1Standard1 2

O

Higher

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

50

4. User’s Choice

U-14 Default exposure mode/level

•

Determines the default exposure mode, either Auto or Manual, selected when
the control panel setti ngs are reset.

If Auto is selected, this function also all ows you to specify the default exposure
level (EXP) in the Manual Exposure Mode, after the Auto Exposure Mode has
been canceled.
If Manual is selected, the function also allows you to specify the default
exposure level (EXP) in t he Manu al Exposure Mode.

If any value between "0" and "8" is selected:

The Auto Exposure Mode is selected.

If any value between "10" and "18" is selected:

The Manual Exposure Mode is selected.

Auto Exposure Mode as Default

Chapter 4

Setting

Value

0Auto Manual EXP1
1Auto Manual EXP2
2Auto Manual EXP3
3 Auto Manual EXP4
4Auto Manual EXP5
5Auto Manual EXP6
6Auto Manual EXP7
7Auto Manual EXP8
8Auto Manual EXP9

Defaul t M ode Exposure Setting in M anual Mod e

Description Initial

*Refer to the next pag e fo r t he Manu al Exposure Mode.

Auxiliary Functions

Setting

4. User’s Choice

Manual Exposure Mode a s Default

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

10 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP1
11 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP2
12 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP3
13 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP4
14 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP5
15 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP6
16 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP7
17 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP8
18 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP9

* With EXP5 at the central level, the

exposure level will be lower as the

1234 56789

Lighter Darker

number becomes smaller, and it is
higher as the number becomes
greater.

Auto/Photo

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51

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

52

4. User’s Choice

U-20 Auto Panel Reset ON/OFF

•

Selects whether to activ ate the Auto Panel Reset function 60 secon ds after a
copy cycle has been completed or a control panel key has been pressed.

If "0" is selected:

The control panel settings remain valid even after 60 seconds.

If "1" is selected:

The control panel settings are canceled and the copie r is reset int o the
default mode after 30 seconds. (Auto Panel Reset)

If "2" is selected:

The control panel settings are canceled and the copie r is reset int o the
default mode after 60 seconds. (Auto Panel Reset)

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Auto Pane l Reset is not activated.
1 Auto Panel R eset is activate d (after 30 sec . )
2 Auto Panel R eset is activate d (after 60 sec . )

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

4. User’s Choice

U-21 Energy Saver ON Timing

•

Select whether or not to set the copier into the Energy Saver mode after the
lapse of a given per iod of time after a copy cycle has been complet ed or a key
on the control panel has been operated.

•

The period of time can fall withi n the range 1 to 120 min.

* The initial setting is 15 min.

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

1 Enabled : 1 min.
2 Enabled : 2 min.
3 Enabled : 3 min.

:

:
98 Enabled : 98 min.
99 Enabled : 120 min.

:
:

53

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

54

4. User’s Choice

U-28 Auto Shut OFF Timing

•

Select whether or not to enable the Auto Shut OFF Function that turns power
off automatically after the laps e of a given period of time a fter a cop y cycle
has been completed or a key on the control panel has been operated.

* In the i nitial setting, the Auto Shut OFF Functi on is activated 30 min. after the
above-said event.

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Disabled
1 Enabled : 1 min.
2 Enabled : 2 min.
3 Enabled : 3 min.

:

:

98 Enabled : 98 min.
99 Enabled : 120 min.

:
:

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

4. User’s Choice

55

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

56

4. User’s Choice

Making the User’s Choice Mode Set tings

Panel Reset

1139O4782A

1139O4782A

Zoom Ratio Indic ato r

Keep pressing the Panel Reset
Key for about 3 seconds.

1

U

* appears on the Zoom

Ratio Indicator, and th e
indicator on the Multi-Copy
Displ ay go es ou t.

Multi-C opy Display

1139O3850A

1139O3850A

1139O3860A

1139O3860A

Using the Key Pad, enter the

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

C

1142O056AA

1142O056AB

desired Choice Code number.

2

If you have pressed an incorrect

*

number, press the Clear Key,
then enter the correct number.

Example: Selecting the Default

Chapter 4

exposure mode/level:
Press , and the

1

4

Zoom Ratio Indicator
shows .

Zoom Ratio Indicator

Auxiliary Functions

1158O029DA

Mult i-Copy D isplay

1139O3860A

1139O3860A

U 14

Zoom Ratio Indi cat or

57

4. User’s Choice

Press the Start Key.

3

* This causes the current setting

of that particular choice code to
be shown on the Multi-Copy
Display.

1139O2360A

Mult i-Copy D isplay

1

4

7

1142O169AA

3

2

6

5

9

8

C

0

Zoom Ratio Indicator

1158O029DA

1158O029DA

1142O169AA

1139O3880A

1139O3880A

Press the Clear Key.

4

* This clears the current setting.

Mult i-Copy D isplay

1139O3860A

1139O3860A

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

58

4. User’s Choice

1

2

4

5

7

8

0

1142O171AA

Zoom Ratio Indi cat or

1158O029DA

Zoom Ratio Indi cat or

3

6

9

C

1142O171AA

enter the new setting.

5

See page s 49-54 for the Ch oi c e
Code.

* The Multi-Copy Display shows

the new setting.

Mult i-Copy D isplay

1139O3890A

1139O3890A

Press the Start Key.

6

* This enters the new settin g.

Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make new
settings for other User’s Choices.

1139O2360A

Mult i-Copy D isplay

Press the a ppropriate Key Pad to

Chapter 4

1158O029DA

1139O3850A

1139O3860A

1139O3860A

Press the Panel Reset Key.

Panel Reset

7

* This allows the copier to leave

the Us e r’s Choice Mode and the
control panel s hows the de fault
settings again.

1139O4782A

Auxiliary Functions

NOTE

1139O4782A

If the Choice Code number on the Zoom Ratio Indicator or codes on the
Multi-Copy Display start blinking wh en t he S tart Key is presse d following step
2 or 5, that entry is inva lid. Check the correct numbe r. P re s s the Clea r Ke y
and enter the correct one.

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

(Replenishing Supplies, C learing M isfeeds ,

and Correcting a Closure Failure)

This Chapter explains about the details of the various warning
indications given on the control panel, including those that entail
inhibition of the initiation of a copy cycle. It also shows action to be
taken for each case.

59

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights p. 60

2. Detailed Instructi o ns for Indicator Lights
Add Toner Indicator p. 62
Add Paper Indicator p. 64
Closure Failure Indicator p.67
Misfeed Indicato r p.68
Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator p. 71

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Ligh ts Up

60

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

A5

Photo

@@

Auto

A

FLS.
Inch

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

%

@@@

100%

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

When the copier encounters any of the following conditions, a corresponding
warning indicator light s up. Some of the warning condit ions entail inhibition
of the initiat ion of a copy cycle:

•

A control panel key or keys have been incorrectly operated.

•

Not all necessary conditions are met to start a copy cycle.

•

The copier requires the operator’s intervention during a copy cycle.
The following table explains the most importan t wa rning conditions. You will
find more detailed procedur es on the page referenced in the "Action" column.

Warning Indicators

Indicator Copier State Action

Add Toner
Indicator

Chapter 5

The copier has run out of toner.
(Warning only and a copy cycle
can still be initiated.)

Replace the Toner Bottle by
following the steps given in the
"Add Toner Indicator" section.

1158O022DA

Add Paper
Indicator

Misfeed
Indicator

When an Indicator Lig hts U p

1139O3270A

1139O3910A

1139O3930A

➭

p. 62

The paper has run out. Add paper by following the steps

given in the "Add Paper
Indicator" section.

➭ p. 64

There is a misfeed shee t of pap er
inside the copier.

Check the Monitor Display for
the location of the misfeed and
clear the misfeed she et of pap er
as instructed.

➭

p. 68

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Light s

Indicator Copier State Action

Call-Tech.-Rep.
Indicator

The copier has developed a
technical malfunction.

If the Call- T ech.-Rep. Indicator
remains lit even after you have
reset it, call your Technical
Representative.

61

1139O3940A

➭

p. 71

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

62

2. Detaile d Inst ruct ions fo r In dica tor L ights

Add Toner Indicator

The Add Toner In dic at or l ig hts u p
when toner in the Toner Bottle is
running out.
Once the Indicator lig hts up, replace
the Toner Bottle with a new one as
soon as possible by following the
procedure given below.

1158O007AA

1158O007AA

Replacing the Toner Bottle

Open the Front Door.

1

1142O058AA

Swing open the Toner Bottle
Holder and pull out the Toner

Chapter 5

1139O1380A

2

Bottle.

Shake a new Toner Bottle well.

3

When an Indicator Lig hts U p

1139O1410A

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

With the Seal on th e Ton er
Bottl e faci ng up , slow ly pe el of f

4

the Seal as illustrated.

NOTE

Be careful, some tone r may
puff out from th e bo ttle.

1139O1390A

Ensuring that the arrow ( )
on the Toner Bottle is f acing

5

toward you, ins ert the Bottle into
position.

NOTE

Insert the Bottle all the way

1139O1420A

6

into the copier until the
marking on the Bottle is
aligned with the marking
on the Toner Bottle H older.

Swing the Toner Bottle Holder
closed and close the Front Door.

63

1139O1400A

NOTES

•

Try to replace the Toner Bottle with a new one as soon as possible once the
Add Toner Indicat or lights u p. Continuing to make cop i e s without changing
the Toner Bottle will result in i ncreasingly lighter images .

•

Use ONLY the specified toner for th is cop ier. U sin g any other t on er cou ld
result in image trouble.

Toner Replenisher Function

Use the Toner Replen is her Function if the image i s lig ht immediately after

➭

replacing the Toner Bottle w ith a new one.

p.46

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

64

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Add Paper Indicator

When the Drawer or the Multi Bypass
Tray has run out of paper, the Add
Paper Indicator lights up. At this t ime,
you cannot start a new copy cycl e.

Adding Paper (Drawer)

Chapter 5

Back Side

Front Side

Paper

1158O020CA

1142O060AA

1139O1370A

Use the following procedu re t o load
paper into the Drawer or the Multi
Bypass Tray.

Slide out the Dr awer and press
down the Paper Lifting Plate

1

until it is locked into posit ion.

Unwrap the package of th e copy
paper and fan the paper stack

2

thoroughly.

Slide out the Edge Guide and
Trailing Edge Stop in the

3

direction of the arrows .

When an Indicator Lig hts U p

1139O0390A

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Load the paper stack into the
Drawer so that its front side faces

4

down. Make sure that the p aper
stack rests under the two catch es
of the Drawer.

65

NOTE

1139O0410A

5

1139O0420A

When loading Inch Size paper into the
Drawer, flip the Marketing Area Switch,
located in the rear left corner of the
Drawer t o " In c h" .

NOTE

The paper should
be loaded no higher
than the ▼ (Max.

1151O094AA

Slide the Edge Guide an d
Trailing Edge Stop tightly up
against the paper.
Gently slide the Drawer back in.

Level Indicator) on
the Edge Guide.

Chapter 5

1151O005AC

When an Indicator Lights Up

66

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Adding Paper (Multi Bypass Tray)

The indications on the left show that the
Multi Bypass Tray has run out of paper.

Paper

1158O021CA

1158O021CA

Front Side

1139O1370A

Chapter 5

1139O6130A

•

The paper should be loaded no higher than

the ▼

•

Before inserting, fa n the paper stack well if

you are using transparencies or translucent

When an Indicator Lig hts U p

paper.

•

Correct any curl if you are using thick paper.

Unwrap the pack a ge of the copy
paper and fan the paper stack

1

thoroughly.

Load the paper stack onto the
Tray so that its front side faces

2

up and ins ert it until it sto ps.

NOTE

(Max. Level Indicator).

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Closure Failure Indicator

The Clo sure Failure Indica t or lights up if
a copier door is left open. The Monitor
Display shows th e location of the closure
failure. A t this time , you can no longer
start a new copy cycle.
Correct the closure failure by following
the proc e dure give n below.

1158O004AA

1158O004AA

Monitor Dis pla y Check Locatio ns

Check that the Right Door or Front Door is closed.

67

1158O004AA

1142O064AA

1142O065AA

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When an Indicator Lights Up

68

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Misfeed Indicator

If a paper mi sfe ed occ u rs d ur ing a copy
cycle, that copy cycle sto ps. The Misfeed
Indica tor li g ht s up a nd yo u canno t star t
a new copy cycle. Clear the misfed sheet
of paper according to the procedure given
below.

1158O005AA

Misfeed Clearing Procedure: Copier

NOTE

Be careful not to touch the area marked with High Voltage
and Caution: HOT with bare hands.

1

<When t he copier is equipped with a
Multi Bypass Tray>

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

Unload the paper stack from the
Multi Bypass Tray.

1139O2160A

Open the Front Door. Turn the Lock
Release Lever counterclockwise to
unlock and swing up th e Upper Half
of the copier.

1142O071AA

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Holding up the Fusing Unit, pull
out the sheet of paper .

2

CAUTION: HOT

The Fusing Unit and its surrounding
areas may be extremely hot. DO
NOT touch any part except the

1142O073AA

1139O0670A

Fusing Ui ni t Hand l e (y e ll o w).

Remove any sheet of paper from
the Transport Section.

3

Open the Right Door.

4

Then pull out the sheet of paper
from the Manual Bypass Port.

69

1142O074AA

1142O075AA

Pull out the sheet of paper from
the Pape r Take-Up Sectio n.

5

Close the Right Door.

6

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When an Indicator Lights Up

70

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

1142O076AA

1142O060AA

Gently swing down and lock the
Upper Half of th e copi er. Then ,

7

close the Front Door.

Slide out t he Drawer and unload
the paper from the Drawer.

8

Next, push down the Paper
Lifting Plate until it is locked
into position.

Fan the paper and reload it.

9

NOTE

Make sure that the paper
stack rests under the two
catches of the Drawer.

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

1139O0410A

1139O6130A

Slide the Drawer back in.

10

<When t he copier is equipped
with a Multi Bypass Tray>

Fan the paper stack thoroughly
and place it back on the Tray.

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator

71

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

A3

@@

A4

@@

B4

A4

@@

A5

Photo

Auto

A

@@

FLS.
Inch

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

50%~200%

141% A4 @ A3
115% B4
100%
81% B4
70% A3

%

@@@

100%

@

A3

Full Size

@

A4

@

A4

1158O030DA

When a malfunction occu rs in the copier, the Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicato r lights
up and the corresponding malfunction code appears across the Zoom Ratio
Indicator and Multi-Copy Display. At this time, you ca nnot start a new copy
cycle.

If this happens, try to clear the Call-Tech.-Rep . Indicator by follo wing the
instructions below. I f the Cal l-Tech.-R ep. I ndicator lights up again, call your
Technical Representative i mmediately.

Resetting the Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator

Open the Front Door, then close
it. This will reset the
Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator .

Chapter 5

◆

If the Call-Tech.-Rep.

Indicator lights up again, call

1142O080AA

your Technical
Representative immediately.

NOTE

When calling you r T echnical Repres en tat ive, gi ve him or her th e malf unctio n
code shown across the Zoom Ratio Indicator and Multi-Copy Display.

<Example>

This is the malfunction

50%~200%

1139O4960A

1139O4970A

1139O4970A

code C0010.

When an Indicator Lights Up

72

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

I.U. Service Life Indicator

When time is abo ut to come when the
Imaging Unit needs replacement, the
I.U. Service Life Indicator starts
blinking to prompt you to replace it
with a new one .
Replace the Imaging Unit by following
the proc e dure give n below.

1142O174CA

When 2,500 more co pies are made with Add Toner Indicator lighting up, or 7,500
more copies are made, after the I.U. Service Life Ind icator has sta rt ed blink ing ,
the I.U. Service Life Indicato r l igh ts up steadily and the co pier inhibits the
initiation of a new cop y cycle. S ee th e diag ram b elow.

1139O5310A

Add Toner Indicator
lights up

Chapter 5

1139O5330A

Blinking

After 2,500
Copies

Whichever occurs first

5,000 copies made

1139O5300A

No new copy cycle
can be initiated.

Usef ul Tip

Replace the Imaging Unit as soon as po ssible once the I.U. Se rvice Life
Indicator has started blinking.

When an Indicator Lights Up

73

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Precautions for Handling

•

Do not leave the I. U. in a bright
place.

1139O6032A

•

Do not store th e I. U . in a hot place
of 40°C (104°F) or more.

1139O6042A

•

Do not sto re the I. U . in a humid
place or subject to water splash.

1139O6052A

1139O6062A

•

Do not store the I. U. upside down
or tilted.

Do not subject the I. U. to vibration.

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

74

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Removing the I. U . fr om copier

Open the Front Door.
Turn the Lock Release Lever

1

counterclockwise to swing up the
Upper Half of the copier.

1142O071AA

<If the copier is equipped with an
Automatic Document Feeder>

Unlock and swing up the Upper Half

M2

of the copier. Then lock Stopper

1142O072AA

.

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

1139O0520A

1139O0510A

Turn the I. U. Lock Release
Lever and, while holding it

2

down, pu l l the I. U. h a l fway out
from the copier.

Firmly grasp the I . U. w i th both
hands and pull it all the way out

3

of the cop ier .

75

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Unpacking the I. U.

Setting up the I. U.

Starter Bottle

I. U.

4445U001AA

Peel off the piece o f tape an d
open the Carton Box.

1

Take the Starter Bo ttle out from
the Carton Box.

2

Take the I. U. with its bag ou t o f

3

the Carton Box.

Take the I. U. out of the bag.

1

Chapter 5

4445U002AA

4445U003AA

Peel off the thr ee pieces of tape
and packing materials.

2

When an Indicator Lights Up

76

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Carefully pull the polyester tape
from the I. U..

3

4445U011AA

Remove the Cap from the I. U.
and re-fit it to the used I. U. as

4

shown in the illustrat ion.

4445U004AA

Align the I. U. with the R ails in
the copier.

5

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When an Indicator Lights Up

4488O001AA

1139O0540A

Slide the I. U. all the wa y into
the copier.

6

77

2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Be sure to push th e I. U. into the
locked position until a click is

7

heard.
Then, check to see the pos ition
of Lock Release Lever, as shown
in the illustratio n.

4445U005AA

1142O076AA

1152O047AB

NOTE

An improperly installed I. U.
could be a cause of copier
malfunction.

Lower the Upp er Half o f t he
copier and push it into the locked

8

posit ion by pu s hi ng do wn on th e
portion marked with "Push Down
Here Only".

<If the copier is equipped with an
Automatic Document Feeder>

Slightly lifting up the Upper Half of
the copier and unloc k Stopper
Gently Swing down and lock the
Upper Half of the copier. Then, close
the Front Door.

M2

Chapter 5

.

When an Indicator Lights Up

78

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Charging the Copier with Starter and Toner

Swing out the Bot tle H ol der .

1

4445U006AA

Hold the Starter Bottle so that its
tab is on the upper s ide, shake it

2

well.

1139O1410A

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

4445U007AA

4445U006AA

Peel off the tape f ro m the Starter
Bottle.

3

Align the markings on the
Starter Bottle w ith the upper side

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of the Bottle Holder and slide the
Bottle into position.

NOTE

Insert the Bottle all the way
into the copier until the
marking on the Bottle is
aligned with the marking
on the Bottle Hold er .

Then, swing in the Bottle Holder
until it locks into positi on.

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2. Detailed Ins tructi ons fo r I ndi cat or Lights

Close the Front Door.

5

Plug the Power Cord into the
Wall Outlet.

6

Turn ON the Power Switch.

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This will cause the wait indicator
to be shown on the control panel.

The copier automatically start
the charging cycle for

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approximately 5 minutes.

During this cycles, do not open
the Front Door.

During this cycle, six segments
of the ones digit LED on the
Magnification Ratio Indicator
forming a "0" li g ht up a nd go ou t
one after another, indicating that
the copier is being charged with
starter.

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When the copier has been
completely charged with St arter,
the indication on the
Magnification Ratio Indicator
changes to "100" and the cycle
stops.

If "E1" or "E2" is indicated on
the Magnification Ratio
Indicator, the t a pe has not bee n
removed from the Starter Bottle.
Swing down the Front Door and
remove the tape and pe rfor m the
starter charging procedure again.

If "E1" or "E2" is indicated again
call your Technical
Representative.

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When an Indicator Lights Up

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2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Swing down the Front Door,
swing out the Bottle Holder and

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remove the Starter Bottle.

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Hold the Toner Bottle so that its

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tab is on the upper s ide, shake it
well and peel off the tape.

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Once the tape has been removed,
hold the Bottle s o that its Toner
Port faces up.

Align the markings on the
Toner Bottle with the upper side
of the Bottle Holder and slide the
Bottle into posi tion.

NOTE

Insert the Bottle all the way
into the copier until the
marking on the Bottle is
aligned with the marking
on the Bottle Hold er .

Then, swing in the Bo ttle H older
until i t locks into position and
close the Front Door.

When an Indicator Lights Up

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Chapter 6

Troublesh ooting

This Chapter gives you instructio ns on how to troubleshoot copier
malfunctions.

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1. When this Type of Copy is Produced p. 82

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The image is too light

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The image is too dark

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The copy is blurry

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The copy has lines

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The copy has dark specks or spots

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The edge of the copy is dirty

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The image on the c op y is not aligned properly

2. The Copier is not functioning as designed p. 86

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None of the Contr ol Panel Indicators light up

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Pressing the Start Key does not start the copy cycle

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The Copier is not activa ted when the Power Switc h is turned
ON

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1. When this Type of Copy is Produced

Symptom Possible Cause

The image is too light. The exposure level for the Auto Exposure

Mode is set at one of the "Light" levels.

The manual ex posure level is set on the
lighter side.
You have been making copies from a photo
or an original with a large dark area.

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The Toner Bottle has ju st been replaced.

The Add Toner Indicator on the Monitor
Display is lit up.

Add Toner Indicator

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The paper is damp.

The image is too dark. The exposure level for the Auto Exposure

Mode is set at one of the "Dark" levels.

The manual ex posure level is set on the
darker si de.
The entire surface of th e Original Glass is
dirty.

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The original is not held tightly on the
Original Glass.

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The copy is blurry. The paper is damp.

Troubleshooting

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1. When this Type of Copy is Produced

Action

Change the setting of the User’s Choice Mode U-13 (Default Auto Exposure Level).

p. 49

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Cancel the Auto Exposure Mode and select the Manual Exposure Mode to adjust the
exposure level and obtain a darker image.
Press the Exposure Control Key (Darker) as necessary to obtain a darker image.

The copier ne eds more toner.
Press the Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Key as many times as required to obtain the
desired image density.
The copier ne eds more toner.
Press the Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Key as many times as required to obtain the
desired image density.
Replace the Toner Bottle with a new one.

Replace the paper.
Change the setting of the User’s Choice Mode U-13 (Default Auto Exposure Level).

p. 49

➭

Cancel the Auto Exposure Mode and select the Manual Exposure Mode to adjust the
exposure level and obtain a lighter image.
Press the Exposure Cont rol Key (Lighter) as necessary to obtain a lighter image.

Wipe the Original Glass clean with a soft dry cloth. ➭ p. 96

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p. 35

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p. 35

p. 35

Place the original in position so that it is held tightly against the Original Glass.

Replace the paper.

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p. 64

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1. When this Type of Copy is Produced

Symptom Possible Cause

The copy has lines. The Corona Units are dirty.

1139O1670A

The copy has dark specks or spots. The Original Glass is dirty.

The Original Pad is dirty.

The original is very thin or highly
transparent.
The original is two-s ided .

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The edge of the copy is dirty. The Original Pad is dirty.

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The image on the copy is not aligned
properly.

Troubleshooting

A paper size larger than the original is
loaded in the Drawer .
(Zoom Ratio is set at full size 100%.)
The original is not placed in the correct
direction. (Zoom Ratio is set at full size
100%.)
The reduction ratio selected is not in
accordance with the copy paper size.
(When doing manual reduction copying.)
The original is not placed in the correct
position.

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1. When this Type of Copy is Produced

Action

Using the Corona Unit Cleaning Levers, clean the Corona Units.

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p. 98

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p. 26

p. 96

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p. 26

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p. 31

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p. 35

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p. 64

Wipe the Origin al Gl ass clean with a soft d ry cloth .

Wipe the Original Pad clean with a soft cl oth dampened with mild ho me detergent.

p. 96

➭

Place a bl ank sheet of p aper over t he original.

The information on the back side of a two-sided, thin original may be slightly reproduced
on the copy. Set the copier into the Manu al Exp o sure Mode and, using the Exposure
Control Key (Lighter), make the exposure level lighter.

Wipe the Original Pad clean with a soft cl oth dampened with mild ho me detergent.

p. 96

➭

Load the same size copy paper as the o rigin al into the Drawer.
Load the same size copy paper onto the Manual Bypass Tray or the Multi Bypass Tray.

p.40

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Reload the paper in the same direction as the original.

Select the zoom ratio according to the copy paper size.

Place the original correctly on the Original Glass against the Original Width Scale.

p. 26

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If these procedures do not correct the problem, contact y our Technical
Representative

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2. The Copier is not functioning a s designed

Symptom Check for:

None of the Con tro l Panel
Indicators light up.

Is the Start Key lit up green?

The copier is in the Auto Shut OFF Mode.

Pressing the Start Key does
not start the copy cycle.

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

Is the Start Key blinking Orange?

Is any of the following Indicators lit up?

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Is the power cord plugged into the power outlet?

Is the room ci rcu it bre ake r open?

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Turn the copier OFF immediately, unplug the power cord, and call your
Technical Representativ e.

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2. The Copier is not Functioning as Designed

Action

The copier i s i n the Energy Saver Mode.
Press any Key on the Control Panel to cancel the Energy Saver Mode.
Turn the Power Switch ON.

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p. 20

The copier is now warming up. Please wait.

Take the ne cessary steps for each Indicator. ➭ p. 60

Plug the power cord into the power outlet.

Close the room circuit breaker.

➭

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Chapter 7

Specifica tions

This Chapter gives complete specifications of the copier system and
options.

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2. Multi Bypass Tray p. 92

Specifications

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1. Copier

Name Co pier EP1052
Type Desk Top Copier
Platen Type St ationary
Photoconductor OPC
Copying System Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer t o Plain Paper
Developing System Micro-Toning System
Fusing System Lamp-Heated Roller
Types of Original Sheets, Books, and other three-dimensional objects

Maximum Original Size: A3 Lengt hw ise
Maximum O ri gi nal Weight : 3kg .

Kinds of Pa per Plain paper, Recycled pap er: Weighing 60g/m

Special paper (Manual Bypass Table only)

thick paper weighing: 90g/m2 to 157g/m

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transparencies

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translucent paper

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Copy Paper Size Drawer: A3L, B4L, A4L, A4C, B5C, A5L, 8" × 13"L, 8 -1/2" × 13"L

(When the Marketing Area Switch is flipped to "Inch")
11" × 17" L, 5-1/2" × 8-1/2" L, LEGAL L, LETTER L

Manual Bypass Tray Crosswi se: 100mm t o 297mm

Lengthwise: 140mm to 432mm

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to 90g/m2

Lost im age : 1-sided copy in the Full size mode

Leading edge: 3 mm (approx . 1/8 ")
Trailing edge : 3 mm (approx . 1/8" )
Front edge: 1 mm ( approx. 1/25")

Paper Feeding
System

Warming-up Time 30 seconds or less at Ambient temperature of 20°C/ 68°F

Specifications

First copy Time A4C = 7.2 seconds

Copying Speed
(approx.

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copies/minute)

Automati c feeding from a drawer and man ual feeding via Manu al
Bypass Tray or Multi Bypass Tray (option)
Drawer: 250 sheets of 80g/m

(20 seconds or less when the Energy Saver M ode is used)

(in Full Size Mode using Drawer)
Drawer

Full size (100%)
A3L: 12 B4L: 13
A4L: 15 A4Y: 15

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paper

Zoom Ratios Fixed rati os

Full size: 1:1±0.5%
Reduction Ratios: 50%, 70%, 81%
Enlargem ent Ratios: 1 15%, 141%, 200%
Zoom ratios: Fr om 50 % to 200% in 1% increments

Multiple Copy Up to 9 9 copies (Count-Down system)
Exposure Control Auto, Manual and Photo Mod e
Power Requiremen ts AC 115V, 12 0V, 127V ,

AC 220V-240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption 1.3 k W (Max.)
Dimension s Width

Weight 51 kg

: 610mm (Excluding Exit Tray)

Depth

: 633mm

Height

: 401mm (Including Original Cover)

(Excluding Copy Tray, Starter, Toner, Copy Paper)

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Specifications

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2. Multi Bypass Tray

Name Multi Bypass Tray MB-4
Type Univers al Multi-Sheet B ypass Unit
Installati on Attached to copier
Registration Front edge
Capacity of Table Plain Paper (whi te): 50 sheets (80g/m

Plain Paper (once-copi ed paper): 20 sheets or less

Recycled Pap er, Special Paper: 20 sheets or less
Kinds of Paper Plain paper, Recycled paper: weighing 60g/m2 to 90g/m2

Special paper

Thick paper: w eig hing 90g/m2 to 157g/m2

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Transpare n ci es

•

Translucent paper

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Paper Size Standard: A3L to A6L

Non-standard: Crosswise : 100mm to 297mm

Lengthwise: 140mm to 432mm
Power Source DC24V suppl ied from copier
Power Consumption 30 W or less
Weight 2.7kg

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) or less

Specifications

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