Konica Minolta EP1052 User Manual

EP1052

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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

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)

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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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

Contents

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

Using This Manual

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

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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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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An area free from direct su nlight.

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

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A well-ventilated place.

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A dry place.

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A dust-free location.

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An area not subject to undue vibration.

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A stable and level location.

Power Source

The power source voltage requirements are as follows.

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Use a power source with little voltage fluctuat ion.

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

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

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

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

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

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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:

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The ground terminal of the outlet.

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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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1,063

633

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1,250

655

387

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Scale: mm

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.

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

Safety Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.).

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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.

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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.

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

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Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

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

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Moving

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

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.

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

1. System Overview

The EP1052 system can be configured with the following components.

Chapter 2

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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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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.

). The Manual Bypass Tray allo ws you

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier

1 2

4 5

Chapter 2

Control Panel

Original Cover

Power Switch

Manual B ypass Tray

Right Door

Total Counter

Front Door

Paper Drawer

Exit Tray

Copy Tray Ex t ender

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

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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.

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p. 62

p.98

Getting to Know your Copier

p. 40

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Inside Copier

Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

7 6

Original

Width/Length Scale Original Pad

Original Gl a s s

Corona Unit

Cleaning Lever (Upper/Lower) Lock Release Lever

Toner Bottle

Holder

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: Place the original alo ng these Scales for correct

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positioning.

: Holds the original in position on the Original Glass.

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

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: 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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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

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Upper Half of

Copier

Imaging Unit

: 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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Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

Imaging Unit Lock

Release Lever Dehumidifier

Switch

Fusing Unit

Handle Fusing Unit

: 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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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Multi Bypass Tray MB-4

Chapter 2

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Getting to Know your Copier

Paper Guide Plate

Multi Bypass T ray

Multi Bypass

Tray Extender

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

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

make copies continuously on paper fed from this

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Tray.

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

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

3. Control Panel K eys and In dicator s

Control Panel

Chapter 2

Getting to Know your Copier

1 2

Clip Tray:

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

Drum Dehumidify Key:

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

Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Key:

Press when the image on the copy becomes too light.

Meter Count Key:

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

3 4

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Book

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

20 19

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A3 A4 A4 A5

Auto

Photo

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B4 FLS. Inch

50%~200%

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Display:

See the other pages in this manual.

Paper Se le c t Key :

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:

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

Zoom Up Key:

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

Key Pad:

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

Energy Sav er Key:

Press to set the copier into the Energy Saver Mode.

Panel Reset Key:

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

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

Clea r Key:

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

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141% A4 @ A3 115% B4 100%

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81% B4 70% A3

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Full Size

100%

@ @

A3 A4

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Paper

Lighter Darker

FLS.

Inch

Auto

Photo

Auto/Photo

Stop Key:

Press to stop a multi-copy cycle. ➭

Start Key:

Press to start a copy cycle.

Enlargement Key:

Press to select a desired fixed enlargement ratio.

Full Size Key:

Press to select full size (100%) .

Reduction Key:

Press to select a desired fixed reduction ratio.

Exposure Cont rol Key ( > , Darker):

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

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Auto Exposure Mode Key:

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

Exposure Cont rol Key ( < , Lighter):

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

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Book Key:

Press as neces sary to select the Book Copying Mode.

50%~200%

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

@@@

100%

Full Size

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Display

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Chapter 2

Monitor Display

Paper So ur ce In di ca tor

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Getting to Know your Copier

Closure Failure Indicator

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Book

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Auto

Photo

FLS. Inch

Paper

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

50%~200%

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

@@@

100%

Full Size

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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.

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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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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

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.

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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

Chapter 2

Paper Si ze Indic at or s

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Paper

Add Paper Indicator

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Paper

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Show the size of paper currently loaded in the Drawer.

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

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Getting to Know your Copier

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Zoom Ratio Indicator /

Multi-Copy Display

Zoom Ratio Indicator

Chapter 2

% %

Exposure Information Display

Auto Exposure Indicator

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Getting to Know your Copier

Auto

Photo

: Each shows the following data.

Multi-Copy Display

Example

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Zoom ratio: 100% No. of copies: 1

Count of the Total Counter

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Example: 93,930 (copies)

User’s Choice code and setting value

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Example: Choice code: 14, Setting: 1

Malfunction code

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Example: Malfunction code C0F30

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Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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Exposure Level Indicator

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Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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Photo Mode Indicator

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Auto

Photo

Lighter Darker

Auto/Photo

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

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The center LED is normally lit.

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

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