Konica Minolta EP2050 User Manual

EP2050

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 clarifying any questions which may arise.

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Contents

Chapters 1 through 3 contain 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 f or th e Type of Orig inal s and Copy Paper x

Chapte r 1 Safety Not es 1

1. Installing The Copier

Installation Site 2 Power Source 2 Ground i ng 2 Space Requirements 3

2. Precautions for Use

Operating Environmen t 4 Using the Copier Properly 4 Care of Copier Supplies 4 Moving 5

Chapter 2 First Things to Know

about EP2050 7

1. System overview 8

2. Copier parts and Accessories

Outsi de Your Copier 10 Inside Your Copier 12 Paper Feed Cabinet 14 Duplex Cabinet and Duplex Unit 15 Duplexing Document Feeder 16 Automatic Document Feed er 17 20-Bin Staple Sorter and Sorter 18 10-Bin Staple Sorter and Sorter 19 Data Controller 20

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Basic Panel 22 System Panel 24 Suppl eme nt ary Pan e l 26 Display Panel 28

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4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting The Copier

Turning On and Off 30 When Copier is Turned On 31 Auto Copy Start Function 32 Energy Saver Mode 33 Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 34 Auto Reset Function 35 Entering the Access Number 36

Contents

Chapter 3 Making Copies 37

1. Basic Copying Overview 38

2. Basic Copying Procedure

Original Placement 40 Using Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder 42 Image Density 48 Zoom Ratio

• Types of Zoom Ratio 50

• Auto Size Mode 56

• Zoom Ratio Table (Orignal Size to Paper Size) 58

Paper Size

• Manual Mode 60

• Auto Paper Mode 62

• Special Paper Mode 64

Number of Co pie s 66 Copy Cycle Start 67 Interrupt Mode 68 Multi Bypass Copying 70

3. System Copying Overview 72

4. System Copying Procedure

Original Copy Type

Finishing Mode

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• Type I 74

• Type II 76

• Original Count Mode 82

• Finishing Modes 86

• Auto Dual Function 88

• Selecting the Finishing Mode 90

• Typical Finishing Mode 94

5. Supplementary Copying Overview 96

6. Supplementary Function Setting

Erase 98 File Margin 102 Book 106 Cover 108 Insertion 114 Job Memory 124

Contents

Chapter 4 Special Functions 127

1. Meter Count Function 128

2. Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode (Increasing the Image Density) 130

3. Drum Dehumidify Function 131

4. User’s Choice 132

Chapter 5 When a Warning Message

Appears 143

1. Quick Reference for Warning Messages and Indicator Lights 144

2. Detailed Instructions for Messages/Indicator Lights

Add Toner In dic at or 146 Add Paper In di ca tor 148 Add Staples Indicator 154 Clos ure Failur e Indicator 162 Misfeed Indicator

• Misfeed Indicator and Monitor Display 166

• Misfeed Clearing Procedure

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Copier 168

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Paper Feed Cabinet 172

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Duplex Unit 176

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Duplexing Document Feeder 178

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Automatic Document Feeder 179

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Sorter/Staple Sorter 180

Call-Technical-Representative Indicator 18 2

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 183

1. When This Type of Copy is Produced

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The Image is too Light 184

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The Image is too Dark 184

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The Image is too Blurry 184

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The Copy has Lines 186

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The Copy has dark specks or spots 186

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The Edge of the Copy is dirty 186

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The Image on the Copy is not alig ne d prop er ly 186

2. The Copier is not Activated

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No Indica tor s on t he Cont ro l Pa nel l i ght up 188

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The Message Display show s nothi ng 188

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Pressing The Start Key does not start the copy cycle 188

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Control panel keys do not start the copy cycle 188

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The Copier is not activated when the Power Switch is turned ON 188

Chapter 7 Specifications 191

1. Copier 192

2. Paper Feed Cabinet 194

3. Duplexing Document Feeder 196

4. Automatic Document Feeder 197

5. 20 Bin Staple Sorter 198

6. 10 Bin Staple Sorter 199

7. 20 Bin Sorter 200

8. 10 Bin Sorter 201

9. Duplex Unit 202

10. Data Controller 203

11. Copier Outline Dimensions 204

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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous 205

1. Care of the Copier

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Daily Checks 206

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Cleaning 208

2. Function Combination Matrix 212

3. Description of Paper Size 216

4. Zoom Ratio Table (Original Size to Paper Size) 217

5. Index 218

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP2050

Chapter 3

Making Co pie s

Chapter 4

Specia l Functions

Chapter 5

When a Warning Message Ap pe ars

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7

Specifications

Chapter 8

Miscellaneous

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Organization

This manual consist s of eigh t chapter s. 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 to Know About EP2050

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

Chapter 3 Making Copies

About how to make bas ic, s ystem and supplementary copies. Basic Copying Overview is p. 38 System Copying Overview is p. 72 Supplementary Copying Overview is p. 96 These pages offer quick, at- a-glance f lowcharts for making copies. Each step is keyed to a page number where you will find more detailed information.

Chapter 4 Special Functions

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

Chapter 5 When a Warning Message Appears

About the various warning indications given on the Message Display and Display 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 of the cop ier and possible 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

Table of co ntents of the Chapter: To quickly locat e 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.

Control Panel Indicators

A steady light or blinking light indicator on the control panel is indicated as follows.

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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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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 Installation Site 2 Power Source 2 Grounding 2 Space Requirements 3

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

2. Precautions for Use Operating Environment 4 Using the Copier Properly 4 Care of Co pier S up plies 4 Moving 5

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.

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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 Hz Within ±2.5%

: 60 Hz Within ±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 any other appliances or machi nes b y means of a mult iple socket 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 groundin g wire to a gas pipe, a grounding wire f or a teleph one or a wa te r p i pe.

1. Installing t he C opier

Space Requirements

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

NOTE

Be sur e t o allow a clearance of 150 mm or more at the back of the copier as there is a ventilation duct.

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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

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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.

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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 a damaged or cracked copier power cord unattended. If you f ind any of thes e conditions, imme diately shut down the copier, unplug the power cord, and call your Technical R epr esentative for appropriate acti on.

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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 leave 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.

1. Precautions for Use

Care of Copier Supplies

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

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Store paper, toner, and other supplies in a place f ree fro m dir ect s unlight 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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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.

Moving

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

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

First Things to Know

about EP2050

This Chapter gives you a brief description of the system and prelimi nar y info r mati on abo ut the dif fe re nt par ts of t he s ys tem.

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and Accesso ri es Outside Your Copier 10 Inside Your Copier 12 Paper Feed Cabinet 14 Duplex Cabinet and Duplex Unit 15 Duplexing Document Feeder 16 Automatic Document Feeder 17 20-Bin Staple Sorter and Sorter 18 10-Bin Staple Sorter and Sorter 19 Data Cont roller 20

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicat ors Basic Panel 22 System P a ne l 24 Suppleme n tary P ane l 26 Display P anel 28

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting The Copier Turning ON and OFF 30 When Copier is Turned ON 31 Auto Co py St art Fu nc ti on 32 Energy Sav e r Mode 33 Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 34 Auto Reset Function 35 Entering the Access Number 36

1. System Overview

The EP2050 system can be configured with the following components.

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 <Option>

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Permits automatic feeding of mult ipl e

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Sorters <Option>

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10-Bin Sorter S-104/20-Bin Sorter S-205

Permits sorting or grouping copies into up to 10 or 20 copy sets or stacks.

Staple Sorters <Option>

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Staple Sorter ST-101

Automatically s t aples the copy se t s or stacks that are sorted or grouped the same as with the S-104.

Staple Sorter ST-206

Automatically punches ho le s in the copy se t s or stacks that are sorted or grouped, in addition to the functions provided by the ST-101.

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Duplex Unit AD-5 <Option>

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Mounted in the 3rd Drawer of the Paper Feed Cabinet, it turns over 1-sided cop i es to make 2-s i ded

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Duplex Cabinet PF-2D <Option>

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Turns over 1-sided copies to make 2-sided copies. It is also equipped with a storage drawer for keep ing

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Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7

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In addit ion to t he fun c tio ns o f the AF -3 ,

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it can tu rn ov er 2-s i ded or i gi nal s.

Data Controller

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D-102 <Option>

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magnetic cards.

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Equipped with two Paper Drawers to hold up to 500

sheets of cop y pape r (8 0 g/m

). The Multi Bypass Table allows you to make up to 50 copies on paper which is not loaded in any of the Drawers and which i s fed into

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Paper Feed Cabinet PF-202 <Option>

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Equipped with two Drawers, it holds up to 1,000 sheets of copy paper (80 g/m

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Paper Feed Cabinet PF-102 <Option>

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Your Copier EP2050

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Control Panel

Original Cover <Option>

Power Switch Total Counter Right Door Lock

Release Lever Multi Bypass T able

Right Door Multi Bypass

Extender

: 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 th e co pier ON an d OFF.

: Shows the total number of copies made so far.

: Operate to open the Right Door.

: Use for manual feeding of paper into the copier.

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: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

: Slide t hi s Extender out when maki n g copies on

large-size paper.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessori es

Copy Tray Extender

Exit Tray

: Slide this Extender out when making copies on

large-size paper.

: Holds copies fed out of the copier.

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Left Door

Left Door Lock

Release Lever Front Door

1st/2nd Drawer

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: Open for clearing a paper misfeed.

: Operate to open the Left Door.

: Open to:

• Replace the Toner Bottle.

• Clear a paper misfeed.

• Clean the Corona Units.

Closing the Front Door after a misfeed has been cleared will turn the Misfeed Indicator on the control panel O FF.

: Each ho ld s up to 250 s heets of pap er.

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Inside Your Copier EP2050

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Toner Bottle

Toner Bottle Holder Original Width/Length Scale Original Pad

Original Gl a s s

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: Contains toner . Replace 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.

: Place the original along these Scales for corr ect

positioning.

: Holds the original in position on the Original Glas s.

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

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2. Copier Parts and Accessori es

Chapter 2

Display Contrast

Control Knob Dehumidifier

Switch Corona Unit

Cleaning Lever (Upper/Lower) Transport Section

Release Lever

Misfeed Removal Knobs

: Use to adjust the brightness of the Message

Display.

: Turn ON to prevent condensati on from forming on

the PC Drum when power is turned OFF.

: Operate the Lever to clean the corresponding

Coron a Unit if unw a nted lines a re produce d on the

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: Swing down to release the Transport Section.

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: Use to clear a sheet o f paper misfed.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Paper Feed Cabinet PF-102 and PF-202

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3rd Drawer (PF-202) 4th Drawer (PF-202) 3rd Drawer (PF-102) Paper Descent Key

Lower Right Door

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: Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.

: Holds up to 2,500 sheets of paper.

: Press before s liding the Drawer out of the copier .

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: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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Duplex Cabinet PF-2D and Duplex Unit AD-5

2. Copier Parts and Accessori es

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Middle Left Doo r

Misfeed Removal

Guide Plate Duplex Unit

Stora ge Drawer

Lower Left Door

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: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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: Turns over 1-s i ded copies f or making 2-s ided

copies.

: Holds copy paper, toner and other supplies.

: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7

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Document Exit Tray Document Feed Tray Document Guide Plates Document Transp ort Be l t Lock Release Lever

: Receives original s that are automa tical l y ejecte d

from the AFR-7.

: Load the originals face up on thi s tray.

: Slide the plates as necessary to the size of the

originals.

: Moves the orig inal from the Document Feed Tray

to the Document Exit Tray.

: Press upward to raise the AFR-7.

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Document Exit

Tray Extender

F1 F3 F4

Document Feed Unit Door F1, Document Turnover/Exit Unit Door F3, Document Turnover/Feed U nit Guide Plate F4

Open to clear an original mis feed.

Document Turnover/Exit U nit Door Lock Release Key F2

Press to open Document Turnover/Exit Unit Doo r F3 . Holding F2 down,

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open F3.

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: Pull out to make copies on larger paper.

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Automatic Document Feeder AF-3

2. Copier Parts and Accessori es

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Document Exit

Tray Document Feed

Tray Document Guide

Plates Document Release

Key Document Feed

Unit Guide Plate Document

Transp ort Be l t Lock Release Lever

Document Exit

Tray Extender

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: Receives original s that are automa tical l y ejecte d

from the AF-3.

: Load the originals face up on thi s tray.

: Slide the plates as necessary to the size of the

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: Press to clear an original misfeed. Hold ing down

the lever, pull out the o rig in al.

: Open to clear an original misfeed.

: Moves the orig inal from the Document Feed Tray

to the Document Exit Tray.

: Press upward to raise the AF-3.

: Pull out to make co pie s on larger paper.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Staple Sorter ST-206 and 20-Bin Sorter S-205

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Non-Sort Bin

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Sort Bins (1st to

20th Bin) Lock Release Lever

Staple Cover

Staple Cartridge

Release Lever Misfeed Removal

Guide Plate

: Hold sorted or grouped copies, each capable of

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holding up t o 50.

: Press to unlock th e Sorter.

: Open to replace the Staple Cartridge (ST-206 only).

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: Move the Lever up to rep lace th e S taple Cartridge

(ST-206 only).

: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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