Konica Minolta SC-210 User Manual

SC-210

User's Manual

(D/N: 250-0278-E Rev. 1.0 )

Minolta-QMS, Inc

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Warranty

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

The manufacturer makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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FCC Radio Frequency Interference

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

*Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

*Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

∙Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance,(exampleuse only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible	MINOLTA-QMS INC.
Party:	1 Magnum Pass
	Mobile, AL 36618
	USA
Telephone No.:	[phone]

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Table of Contents

1.	INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................		1-1
2.	SC-210 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................		2-1
	2.1	PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................	2-1
	2.2	UNLOCKING THE SC-210..........................................................................	2-2
	2.3	CONNECTING THE CABLE .......................................................................	2-3
	2.3.1 connecting SC-210 to a printer to work as a copier.........		2-3

2.3.2connecting SC-210 to a Windows workstation to work as a

Scanner..........................................................................................................			2-4
2.4	DOCUMENT PLACEMENT ........................................................................		2-5
3. USING SC-210 AS A COPIER................................................................			3-1
THE CONTROL PANEL...................................................................................			3-2
3.2	BEFORE MAKING COPIES..........................................................................		3-4
3.3	MAKING SIMPLE COPIES.........................................................................		3-5
3.4	MAKING COPIES WITH COPY FEATURES .............................................		3-6
3.4.1		Mirror function................................................................................	3-6
3.4.2 Enlarging or Reducing your Original .......................................			3-7
3.4.3 Auto Zooming your Original.......................................................			3-8
3.4.4 Changing your Copy Density.....................................................			3-9
3.4.5		Changing Color intensity............................................................	3-9
3.4.6 Choosing your Copy Quantity.................................................			3-10
3.4.7 Enhancing your Copy Quality..................................................			3-11
3.4.8		Original Content ..........................................................................	3-12
auto/text/photo copies .............................................................................			3-12
3.4.9 Making Copies of a 3D object................................................			3-13
3.4.10		Automatic Power Saving.....................................................	3-14
4. USING SC-210 AS A SCANNER..........................................................			4-15
4.1	INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .................................................................		4-15
4.2	DOWNLOADING PRINTER COLOR TABLE ...........................................		4-17

4.3TO CUSTOMIZE COLOR TABLES ON SC-210, ......................................4-21

4.4 UNINSTALL THE SC-210 DRIVER..........................................................	4-24
5. SCANNER OPERATION & DOCUMENT PRINTING .......................	5-1

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	5.1	IMAGE TYPE...............................................................................................	5-3
	5.2	SCANNING PARAMETERS & IMAGE CONTROL.....................................	5-4
	5.3	SCANNING...................................................................................................	5-9
	5.4	PRINTING..................................................................................................	5-10
6.	MAINTENANCE............................................................................................		6-1
7.	TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................		7-1
	7.1	QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.....................................................................	7-1
	7.2	TECHNICAL SERVICE ................................................................................	7-3
8.	SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................		8-4

9.SC-210 AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (ADF) USER’S

GUIDE	.......................................................................................................................		9-1
9.1 .............................................................................	I NSTALLING THE ADF		9-1
9.1.1 ...........................................................................		Unpack the ADF	9-1
9.1.2 ........................................................................		Installing the ADF	9-2
9.1.3 .................................................................		Unlocking the SC-210	9-5
9.1.4 ...............................................................		Connecting the Cables	9-6
9.2 ........................................................................................	U SING THE ADF		9-8
9.2.1 ......................................................fanning paper Before usage			9-8
9.2.2 ........................................................................		Loading the Paper	9-9
9.2.3 .............................................................Starting Your First Copy			9-9
9.3 .......................................................................	M AINTAINING THE ADF		9-13
9.3.1 .......................................................................		Cleaning the ADF	9-13
9.3.2 .............................Replacing the ADF Snap-in Pad Module			9-15
9.4 .........................................................	H OW TO CLEAR THE P APER J AM		9-18

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1.INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Minolta-QMS SC-210.

The SC-210 produces better printing quality and is free from maintenance, compared with traditional copy machines. Its high copy/scan quality, maintenance-free operation and affordability make SC-210 the best convenience copier solution for office.

The following sections introduce the unpacking, hardware and software installation, the operation, and maintenance information to you. Please spend a few minutes reading through them to keep quality scanning result possible.

Figure 1-1 shows how the SC-210 is packed. Please check all the items against Figure 1-1. If there is any missing or damaged, please contact your nearest dealer immediately for the replacement.

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1.Utilities & Documentation CD

2.Power Adapter

3.Parallel Cable for Computer Connection

4.Parallel Cable for Printer Connection

5.Quick Installation Guide

6.SC-210

Figure 1-1 SC-210 Packing

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2. SC-210 INSTALLATION

2.1PRECAUTIONS

ŸKeep the SC-210 out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit.

ŸDo not install the SC-210 in a humid or dusty place.

ŸBe sure to use the proper AC power source.

ŸPlace the SC-210 securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces may cause mechanical or paper-feeding problems.

ŸRetain the SC-210 box and packing materials for shipping purposes.

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2.2UNLOCKING THE SC-210

To protect the scanning head from damage during shipment, the SC-210 is designed with a lock switch beneath the main unit. Therefore, before using the SC-210, it is required to unlock SC-210 by moving the lock switch to the Use position.(See Figure 2-1)

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1. “Shipping” Position 2. “Use” Position

Figure 2-1 Unlocking the SC-210

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2.3CONNECTING THE CABLE

2.3.1CONNECTING SC-210 TO A PRINTER TO WORK AS A COPIER

Connect the power cable and signal cable as shown below.

Printer Cable	Power Cable

To Power Outlet

To Printer

Figure 2-2 Connecting SC-210 to a printer

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2.3.2 CONNECTING SC-210 TO A WINDOWS

WORKSTATION TO WORK AS A SCANNER

Parallel Cable

Power

Cable

Printer Cable

To Power Outlet

To Printer

To PC Parallel Port

Figure 2-3 SC-210 Cable Connection

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2.4DOCUMENT PLACEMENT

As shown in Figure 2-4, place the document on the glass face (text) down.

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1.Document Cover

2.Home Position Mark

3.Document

4.Document Glass

Figure 2.4 Document Placement

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3. USING SC-210 AS A COPIER

To use the SC-210 as a copier, it is recommended that you follow these tips:

To use other settings than the one displayed in the Message Display window, simply press the button again for that setting to select other options.

Note:

(1). An item message in the Message Display Windows ending with a “ “ means the last setting.

(2). The default settings are: A4, Normal Print Quality, 100% ratio, 1 copy.

PRINTER MEMORY

To realize the full functionality of the SC-210, it is recommended to install adequate memory in your laser printer. If you want to print your document using Quality mode - 600 dpi as your Copy Quality mode, you may need to add more RAM for your printer as using this feature requires more processing time and memory.

See the following chart for printer memory recommendations.

It is strongly recommended that you refer to the following table to ensure a successful color copy.

Copy Quality	Document Size	Min. Printer Memory
Normal	Letter Size	16 MB
	Legal Size	32 MB
Quality	Letter Size	32 MB
	Legal Size	64 MB

If there is not enough memory in your printer, you may probably encounter the following results:

1.The printer does not print.

2.The print quality is bad.

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3.1THE CONTROL PANEL

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1. Color Intensity: Intensify the image copied or scanned.

Increase level of color intensity by the (	) button.
Decrease level of color intensity by the (	) button.
2. Light/Dark: Lighten or darken your image.
Increase level of brightness or darkness by the (		) button.
Decrease level of brightness or darkness by the (		) button.

3.Message Display window: Display current settings.

4.Duplex: Press to automatically duplex print.

5.Media Type: Press to select your output paper type, eg. Plain paper, Transparency, or Glossy.

6.Reduce/Enlarge: Reduce, enlarge or auto zoom your original document. Press to select the preset ratios: 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200%, 400%, Auto, 25%, 50%, and 86%. Choose your desired ratio or adjust

the ratio in 1% increment by the ( ) or ( ) button.

Auto: Automatically scale your original document to fit your output paper.

7.Menu: Select paper size, printer type, Mirror function, power-saving interval, Duplex, Fit-to-A3, Input Tray, or Output Bin, depending on various printer models.

8. : Go to the previous item displayed in the Message Display window or increase the value of the numeric entries.

9.: Go to the next item displayed in the Message Display window or decrease the value of the numeric entries.

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	10. Select: Press to determine a printer to be used after updating the printer
	setting on the Menu button.
	(note: It is not necessary to press the Select button for other settings
		on the Menu button.)
	11. Copy Count: Choose the number of copies from 1 to 99. Increase the
		value of the numeric entries by the (							) button or decrease the
		value by the (		) button.

12.Copy(B/W): Press to start a black-and-white copy

13.Power/Copy LED: The LED indicator turns green when power is on and

turns flashing during copying.

14.Copy(Color): Press to start a color copy.

15.Normal/Quality: Select your Copy quality: Normal (300 dpi), or Quality (600 dpi).

16.Auto/Text/Photo: Press to respectively concentrate on photo, text, or auto copying.

17.All Clear: Clear your current settings and return to the default settings.

Note: If the SC-210 has been idle for 5 minutes, all current settings , except Printer Select, Energy Saver Mode, and Paper Size, will automatically return to the default settings.

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3.2 BEFORE MAKING COPIES

The Minolta-QMS SC-210 supports multiple paper sizes from A4/letter to legal on the flatbed and through the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). The SC-210 also supports enlarging a copy (from letter/legal/A4) to larger sizes (such as A3 and ledger) based upon the printer selected. Check or select the paper size to match your paper supply to ensure smooth operations.

To check or select paper size,

1.Press Menu button and select “Size” item. The Message Window displays “A4” as a default setting. If your current paper supply is A4 size, you can skip the following steps. Otherwise, please do the following steps.

2.Keep on pushing or button until the desired paper size appears. When the desired paper size message is shown in Message Display window, this update paper-size setting is done. In order to help you distinguish every new setting you make from the other preset settings, press Select button and a “ * “ sign will appear on the right-hand side of the displayed message.

∙For example, if you want Letter as your pape size, press the Select button when the “Size: Letter” appears in Message Display window. A “*” sign shown next to the displayed message on the right side to distinguish the desired paper size, Letter, from the others.

ã Note:

Each time when you press All Clear button, the SC-210, the SC-210 automatically returns to the factory default setting. As a result, you have to reset any factory default settings you may have set prior to pressing “All Clear”.

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3.3 MAKING SIMPLE COPIES

The Operating Steps:

1.Place your original face-down on the document glass.

2.Press the Copy button either of Color or of Black and White.The Message Window displays “Copying…”, and the Ready LED is flashing.

3.Within a few moments, the copying is done. The Message

Window then displays “1 Copy	@100%” and the Ready LED is
now steadily on until next task.

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3.4MAKING COPIES WITH COPY FEATURES

3.4.1MIRROR FUNCTION

This function allows you to horizontally flip the copied image as if the image were reflected in a mirror.

The Operating Steps

1.Place your document face-down on the document glass.

2.Keep on pressing Menu button till the message, “Mirror: off”, appears.

3.Press the or button to get the message, “Mirror: on”.

4.Press the Copy button. The printout shows the original image is flipped horizontally as if it were reflected in a mirror.

Mirror function is off

Mirror function is on

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3.4.2 ENLARGING OR REDUCING YOUR ORIGINAL

Like most copiers, the SC-210 also features auto enlargement/reduction function to resize your original.

The Operating Steps:

1.Place your document face-down on the document glass.

2.Press the “Reduce/Enlarge” button, the Message Window displays “Ratio:100%”.

3.Repress the button to see more options. For example, if you need 150% enlargement, select “141%” then press the “s” button to increase the percentage to 150 in 1% increment.

4.Press the Copy button. And then the printout shows enlargement of 150% of your original.

Ratio:100%

Ratio: 150%

ãNote:

∙Another option to reduce your original is to firstly repeat the enlargement or reduction steps 1 to 3 and then press the “t” button to decrease the percentage in 1% increment.

∙The maximum magnification rate is 400% while the minimum reduction rate is 25%.

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3.4.3 AUTO ZOOMING YOUR ORIGINAL

Auto Zoom is a convenient function to resize your original without giving additional thought to whether the magnification or reduction would be larger than the existing paper size set on the SC-210.

The Operating Steps:

1.Repeat the above Enlargement Step 1 & 2.

2.Repress the “Enlarge/Reduce” button until the Message Window displays “Auto ”.

3.Press the Copy button. The printout shows your original automatically scales to your paper size.

Before Auto Zoom (Ratio:100%)

After Auto Zoom

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3.4.4 CHANGING YOUR COPY DENSITY

Copy density refers to the degree of darkness that the Minolta-QMS SC-210 has reproduced. There are times when your original is unsatisfactorily darker or lighter. Use the density feature to compensate for an unsatisfactory original.

The Operating Steps:

1.Place your original face down on the document glass.

2.Press the “Lighter/Darker” button. The Message Window displays the default degree of darkness.

3.Repress the “Lighter/Darker” button to select one of the other levels. Or you may press the “s” to increase the level, press the “t” button to decrease the level.

4.Press the Copy button. Your printout shows the darkness or brightness has been compensated.

3.4.5 CHANGING COLOR INTENSITY

Color intensity refers to the saturation of color reproduced by SC-210. There are times when the saturation of the original image doesn’t fit your preference. Use this option to increase or decrease the color saturation.

The Operating Steps:

1.Place your original face-down on the document glass.

2.Press the “Color Intensity” button. The Message Window displays the default saturation.

3.Repress the “Color Intensity” button to select one of the other levels. Or you may press the “s” to increase the level, press the “t” button to decrease the level.

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