Konica Minolta EP1080 User Manual

EP1080

Thank yo u for pu rc h as ing th e Mino lt a EP10 80 .

This operator’s manual explains how to operat e the copier and reple nish supplies.

It also gives some troubleshooting ti p s as well as general precau tio ns to be

observed when using the copier.

To ensure the best performance and effective use of your EP1080, read this

manual carefully until you familiarize yourself thoroughly with its operation and

features. After you have read through the manual, keep it for ready reference.

Please use this manu al as a quick and handy ref eren ce too l for clarifying

immediately any questions which may arise.

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Contents

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

Be sure to read these chapters before attempting to use 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 1

1. Installing the Copier

Installation Site 2

Power Source 2

Grounding 2

Space Requirements 3

2. Precautions for Use

Operating Environment 4

Using the Copier Properly 4

Care of Co pier S up plies 5

Moving 5

Chapter 2 First Things to Know

about EP1080 7

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Your Copier EP1080 10

Inside Your Copier EP1080 12

Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201 14

Duplex Cabinet PF-201 and Duplex Unit AD-3 15

Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 16

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 1 7

Staple Sorter ST-101 and 10-Bin Sorter S-1 04 18

Multi Bypass Table MB-1 19

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Basic Panel 20

System P a ne l 22

Display Panel I 24

Display P anel II 26

4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting the Copier

Turning On and Of f 28

When Copier is Turned On 29

Auto Co py St art Fu nc ti on 30

Minimizing the Warm-up Time 31

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 32

Auto Reset Function 33

Contents

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Chapter 3 Making Copies 35

1. Basic Copying Overview 36

2. Basic Job Setting

Original Placement 38

Using Automatic/Duplex ing Document Feeder

(AF-3/AFR-7) 40

Image Density 46

Zoom Ratio

• Types of Zoom Ratio 48

• Auto Size Mode 51

• Zoom Ratio Table

(Orignal Size to Paper Size) 53

Paper Size

• Manual Mode 54

• Auto Paper Mode 56

Number of Co pi e s 58

Copy Cycle Start 59

Interrupt Mode 60

Manual Bypass Copying 62

3. System Copying Overview 64

Typical Job Setting Procedures 66

4. System Job Setting

Job Type

• Available Job Types 68

• Precaution for Original Loading 72

Finishing Mode

• Finishing Modes 74

• Auto Dual Function 76

• When the Number of Copies Set to be Made Exceeds 25 in

the Group Mode 77

• If the Number of Copies Set to be Made Exceeds 50 in the

Non-Sort Mode 77

• Selecting the Finishing Mode 78

• Precautions for Original Loading for Copies Stapled

Automatically or Manually 80

• Typical Finishing Modes 82

File Margin Mode 84

Cover Mo de 86

Job Memory 88

Contents

Chapter 4 Special Function 89

1. Checking The Total Number Of Copies

Mode 90

2. Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode

(Increasing the Image Density) 92

3. Drum Dehumidify Function 93

4. User’s Choice 94

Chapter 5 When an Indicator

Lights Up 107

(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeed,

and Corr e ct ing a Closure F a ilu r e)

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights 108

2. Detailed Instruction for Indicator Lights

Add Toner In di c ator 110

Add Paper Indicator 112

Add Staple Indicator 116

I. U. Service Lif e Indicator 120

Closure Failure Indicator 130

Misfeed Indicator

• Misfeed Indicator and Monitor Display 132

• Misfeed Clearing Procedure

: Copier EP1080 134

: Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201 140

: Duplex Unit AD-3 142

: Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 146

: Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 147

: Sorter/Staple Sorter S-104/ST-101 148

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator 149

Contents

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 151

1. When This Type of Copy is Produced

The Image is too light 152

The Image is too dar k 152

The Copy is blurry 152

The Copy ha s li n e s 154

The Copy has dark specks or spots 154

The Edge of the Copy is dirty 154

The Image on the Copy is not aligned properly 154

2. The Copier is Not Activated

No Indicators on the Control Panel light up 156

Pressing The Start Key do es no t s tart the copy cycle

156

Control pane l Keys do not respond 158

The Copier is not activated when the Power Swit ch is

turned ON 158

Chapter 7 Specifications 159

1. Copier EP1080 160

2. Duplex Unit AD-3 162

3. Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201 163

4. Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 164

5. Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 165

6. Staple Sorter ST-101 166

7. 10 Bin Sorter S-104 167

8. Multi Bypass Table MB-1 168

9. Copier Outline Dimensions 169

Contents

Chapter 8 Miscellaneous 171

1. Care of the Copier

Daily Checks 172

Cleaning 174

2. Function Combination Matrix 178

3. Description of Paper Size 180

4. Zoom Ratio Table

(Original Size to Paper Size) 181

5. Index 182

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

First Things to

Know about

EP1080

Chapter 3

Making Co pie s

Chapter 4

Specia l Function

Chapter 5

When an

Indicator Light s

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7

Specifications

Chapter 8

Miscellaneous

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Organization

Chapte rs 1 through 3 give th e ba s i c inform a t i on for m a ki ng copies. Be sure t o

read these Chapters b efo re attempting to use your copie r.

Chapter 1 Safety Notes

About the operating environments, conditions, and precautions for

use.

Chapter 2 First Things to Know About EP1080

A brief description of the system and preliminary information about

the different parts of the system.

Chapter 3 Making Copies (Basic Copying)

About how to make b as ic an d s y stem copies.

"BASIC COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 36

"SYSTEM COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 64

These pages give you a qu ick, at-a-glance flowchart for making

copies, each step being keyed to a page number on which you will

find a more detailed descriptio n.

Chapter 4 Special Functions

About the special f unctions that you can use for spe cific purposes.

Chapter 5 When Such an Indicator Lit Up

About the various warning indications given on the control panel

and steps to take to correct these faulty conditions.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

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 of c opier and t he various possi bl e combinations of

functions.

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Page Organization

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

Control Panel Indicators

A steady Light or blinking Light Indicator on the control panel is represented as

follows.

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p. XX (Cross-reference):

Shows t h e page to refer to for mor e detailed inform ation.

Index: Used to locate your Chapter quickl y.

Section title

Table of co ntents of the chapter:

Gives a ta ble of cont ents of the Chapt er which you

can use to qu ickly locate your page.

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Copy Feeding Direction

In this copier system, the 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

Copy Tray. In the illustration below, the direction in which the paper is fed, as

indicated by the arrow, is called the "feeding direction."

Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy

Paper

Certain conventions have been adopted and cor respon ding graphic symbol s

used in the manual to designate the various types of originals and copy paper.

These two pages explain about these conventions.

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"Width" and "Length"

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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

Terms and Symbols Used

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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 environments, conditions,

and precautions for use.

1. Installing t he Cop ier

Instal lation Si te 2

Power So ur c e 2

Grounding 2

Space Requirements 3

2. Precautions f or Us e

Operating Environment 4

Using the Copier Properly 4

Care of Copier Supplies 5

Moving 5

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

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.

◆

A place away from a curtain or other things that catch fire and burn easily.

◆

An area where there is no po ssibi lity that it might be splashed with water or

other 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.

◆

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 s.

◆

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 machine and easily 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 applied to the power cord

or extension cord.

Grounding

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

ground the copier.

Connect the grounding wire to:

◆

The ground terminal of the outlet.

◆

A grounding contact which complies with the local electrical standards.

Never connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, the grounding wire for a

telephone, or a water pip e .

Voltage Fluctuation : Within ±10%

Frequency Fluctuation : 50/60 Hz Within ±0.3%

1. Installing the Copier

Safety Notes

Chapter 1

Space Requirements

To ensure easy copier operation, supply replacement, and service maintenance,

adhere to the recommended sp ace req uir ements detailed below.

Be sure to allow a clearance of 150 mm. or more at the bac k of the copier as

there is a ventilation duct.

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1,189 mm

150 mm

609 mm

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2,104 mm

200 mm

300 mm

852 mm

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1,242 mm

150 mm

1,401 mm

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2,109 mm

300 mm

200 mm

1. Installin g t he Copier

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

= Loca t e t he Copi e r in a Well Ventilated Room =

A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this

copier. An unpleasant odor may, however, be created in poorly ventilated

rooms during extensive copier operations. For a comfortable, healthy, and

safe operating environment, it is recommended that the room be well

ventilated.

NOTE

Operating Environment

The operating environmental requirements of the copier are as follows.

Temperature : 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) with a fluctuation of 10°C (50°F) per hour

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

Using the Copier Properly

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

below.

◆

NEVER place a he avy object on the copier or subject the copier to shocks.

◆

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 t o remove an y Cover that i s secured.

◆

ALWAYS insert the Power Plug all the way into 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 eq uipment, and it does n ot get s uch a

cord or cable wedged into its own mechanism.

◆

NEVER leave damages or cracks evident on the copier power cord unattended.

If you find any of these conditions, immediately shut down the copier, unplug

the power cord, and call your Tech. R ep. for app ro priate 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 Tech. Rep.

2. Precautions for Use

Safety Notes

Chapter 1

Care of Copier Supplies

Use the following pr ecautions when h andling the copie r supplies (toner, paper,

etc.).

◆

Store the paper, toner, and other supplies in a place free fr om d ir ect s un light

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 t he exclus ive use by t he EP1080 c o pier. The

applicable copier mode l name is indicated on the Toner Bott le.

◆

Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

◆

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

immediately.

Moving

If you need to transport the copier over a long distance, consult your Tech. Rep.

1. Precautions for Use

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

First Things to Know

about EP1080

This Ch apte r g iv e s y ou a br ie f descri pti on of th e sy stem prelimin a r y

information about the different parts of the system.

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outsid e Y ou r Copier 10

Inside Your Copier 12

Paper Feed Cabinet 14

Duplex Cabinet and Duplex Unit 15

Duplexing Document Feeder 16

Automatic Document Feeder 17

Staple So r te r an d 1 0- B in Sorte r 1 8

Multi Bypass Table 19

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Basic Panel 20

System Panel 22

Display Panel I 2 4

Display Panel II 26

4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting the Copier

Turning On an d Off 28

When Copier is Turned On 29

Auto Copy Start Function 30

Minimizing the Warm-up Time 31

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 32

Auto Reset Function 33

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

The EP1080 system can be configured with the following

components.

◆

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 <Option>

Permits automatic feeding of mult ipl e

originals.

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p. 40.

AF-3

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ST-101

◆

Staple Sorter ST-101 <Option>

Automatically staples the copy sets or

stacks that are sorted or gr ouped th e same

as with the S-104.

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p. 74

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Duplex Unit AD-3 <Option>

Turns o ver 1-si d e d co pie s to make 2-s ide d

copies.

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p. 68

AD-3

◆

Duplex Cabinet PF-1D <Option>

Turns o ver 1-si d e d co pie s to make 2-s ide d

copies. It is also equipped with a storage drawer

in which you can keep copy paper and toner.

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p. 68

PF-1D

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10-Bin So rte r S - 104 <Optio n>

Permits sorting or grouping copies into up

to 10 copy sets or stacks.

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p. 74

S-104

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Chapter 2

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EP1080

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Holds up to 50 sheets of special

or standard paper which is not

loaded in any of the Drawers,

allowing you to make copies on

them.

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p. 63

◆

Multi Bypass

Table MB-1

MB-1

◆

Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201 <Option>

Equipped with two paper Drawers to

hold up to 1,000 sheets of copy paper

(80 g/m

When equipped with Duplex Unit AD-3,

it permits the cop ier t o offe r 2-sided

copying capability.

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p. 68

PF-201

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◆

Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7

In addition to the function of AF-3, it

can turn ov er 2-s i ded or i gi nal s.

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p. 40

AFR-7

◆

EP1080

Equipped with two Paper Drawers to hold up to 500

sheets of copy paper (80 g/m

). The Manual Bypass

Table allows you to make a copy on paper which is

not loaded in any of the Drawers and which is fed into

the copier manuall y v ia this Table.

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p. 62

1. System Overview

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

Outside Your Copier EP1080

Control Panel

: Use to start a copy cycle or make various

copying-job settings.

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p. 20

Original Cover

: 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.

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p. 38

Power Switch

: Use to turn ON and OFF the copier.

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p. 28

Manual Bypass

Table <Accessory>

: Use for manual feeding of paper into the copier.

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p. 62

Right Door

: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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p. 136

Total Counter

: Shows the total number of copies made so far.

1 2

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Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

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Copy Tray

: Hol ds copies fe d ou t of t h e co pi er .

Front Door

: Open for the following purposes:

• Replacing the Toner Cartridge.

• Clearing a paper misfeed.

• Cleaning the C or on a U nits.

Closing the Front Door after a misfeed has been

cleared will turn OFF the Misfeed Indicator on the

control panel.

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pp. 26, 132

1st Drawer

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

The Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are

movable, allowing you to load paper of different

sizes.

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p. 112

2nd Drawer

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

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p. 114

Copy Tray Extender

: Slide this Extender out when making copies on

large-size paper.

2. Copier Parts and Accessori es

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

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Inside Your Copier EP1080

Original

Width/Length Scale

: Place your original along these Scales fo r corr ect

positioning.

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p. 38

Original Pad

: Hol ds the o riginal in p osit ion o n th e Original G lass.

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p. 174

Original Gl a s s

: Place your original face down on this G las s .

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p. 174

Corona Unit

Cleaning Lever

(Upper/Lower)

: Ope ra te the Lever to clean the corresponding

Corona Unit should unwanted lines be produced on

the copy.

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p. 176

Lock Release Lever

: Turn clockwise to swing up the Upper Half of the

copier for the following purpose.

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p. 134

• Clearing a paper misfeed

Toner Bottle

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

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

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p. 110

Toner Bottle

Holder

: Swing open when replacing the Toner Bottle.

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p. 110

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

Upper Half of

Copier

: The copier main body can be divided into two

parts, the upper and low e r, the Up pe r Half b e ing

swung upward when so operated.

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p. 134

Imaging Unit

: Converts the original image to the copy image.

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p. 120

Imaging Unit Lock

Release Lever

: Operate when replacing the Imaging Unit .

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p. 120

Dehumidifier

Switch

: Turn ON to prevent condensation from forming on

the PC Drum wnen power is tur ned OFF.

Fusing Unit Lock

Release Lever

: Hold onto this Lever when lifting the Upper Half of

the Fusing Unit.

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p. 134

Fusing Unit

: Fuses the toner image onto the pap er.

2. Copier Parts and Accessori es

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Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201

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3rd Drawer

: Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.

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p. 115

4th Drawer

: Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.

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p. 115

Lower Right Door

: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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p. 140

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

Duplex Cabinet PF-1D and Duplex Unit AD-3

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Left Door

: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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p. 142

Misfeed Removal

Guide Plate

: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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p. 143

Duplex Unit

: Turns over 1-sided copies for the making of 2-sided

copies.

Stora ge Drawer

: Holds copy paper, toner, and other supplies.

(PF-1D only)

Lower Left Door

: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7

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Document Exit

Tray

: Receives orig inal s that are automa tical l y ejecte d

from AFR-7.

Document Feed

Tray

: Load the originals face up on this tray.

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p. 41

Document Guide

Plates

: Slide the p lates as necessary to the size of t he

originals.

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p. 41

Document

Transp ort Be l t

: Moves t he o rig inal from the Document Feed Tray

to the Document Exit Tray.

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p. 177

Lock Release Lever

: Press upward when raising the AFR-7.

Document Exit

Tray Extender

: Pull out when making copies on larger paper.

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p. 41

Document Feed Unit Door F1, Document Turnover/Exit Unit Door F3,

Document Turnover/Feed U nit Guide Plate F4

Open when clearing an original mis feed.

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p. 146

Document Turnover/Exit U nit Door Lock Release Key F2

Press to open Document Turnover/Exit Un it D oo r F3. Holding down F2,

open F3.

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p. 146

F1 F3 F4

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Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3

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Document Exit

Tray

: Receives orig inal s that are automa tical l y ejecte d

from AF-3.

Document Feed

Tray

: Load the originals face up on this tray.

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p. 41

Document Guide

Plates

: Slide the p lates as necessary to the size of t he

originals.

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p. 41

Document Release

Key

: Pre ss whe n cle ari ng a n orig in a l mi s feed . Holdi ng

down the lever, pull o ut the original.

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p. 147

Document Feed

Unit Guide Plate

: Open when clearing an original misfeed.

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p. 147

Document

Transp ort Be l t

: Moves t he o rig inal from the Document Feed Tray

to the Document Exit Tray.

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p. 177

Lock Release Lever

: Press upward when raising the AF-3.

Document Exit

Tray Extender

: Pull out when making copies on larger paper.

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p. 41

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Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

Staple Sorter ST-101 and 10-Bin Sorter S-104

Sort Bins

: Hold sorted or grouped copies, the Top Bin is

capable of holding up to 50 cop ies and each of the

2nd to 10th Bins up to 25 copies, a total of 275

copies.

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p. 76

Lock Release Lever

: Press to unlock the Sorter.

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p. 116

Staple Cover

: Open to replace the Stap le Cartridge.

(ST-101 only)

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p. 116

Staple Cartridge

Release Lever

: Move the Lever up when rep lacing the Staple

Cartri dge. (ST-1 01 only )

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