Minolta EP1050 USER MANUAL

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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 t i ps as well as general precau tio ns to
be observed when operating th e copier.

To ensure th e best performance an d ef fective use of your copie r , read this manual
carefully until you familiar ize yourself thoro ughl y with its operatio n and features.
After you have read through the manual, keep it for read y reference.

Please use thi s manu al as a qu ick and handy reference tool for immediately
clarifying any questions which may arise.

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Contents

Chapters 1 through 3 give t he basic information for making 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 Orig in als and
Copy Paper x

Chap ter 1 Safety Not es 1

1. Installing the Copier

Installation S ite 2
Power Source 2
Grounding 2
Space Requirements 3

2. Precautions for Use

Operating Environment 4
Using the Copier Properl y 4
Care of Co pi er S up pli e s 5
Moving 5

Chapter 2 First Things to Know

about your Copier 7

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier 9
Inside Copier 10
Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 12
10-Bin Sorter S-104 13
Multi Bypass Table MB-1 13

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Contr ol Pane l 14

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Contents

Display 16

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the
Copier

Turning ON and OFF 19
When Copier is Turned ON 19
Auto Co py St a rt Fu nct i on 20
Minimizing the Warm-up Time 21
Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 22
Auto Reset Function 23

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Contents

Chapter 3 Making Copies 25

1. Copying Overview 26

2. Copying Procedure

Placing Originals 28
Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the Paper
Source 33
Zoom Ratio

• Types of Zoom Ratios 34

• Auto Size Mode 37

• Zoom Ratio Table

(Orignal Size to Copy Paper Size) 39

Image Density 40
Book Co py i ng 42
Finishing Modes

• Finishing Modes 44

• Selecting the Finishing Modes 45

• Auto Dual Function 46

Number of Co pi es 47
Starting the C op y Cycl e 4 8
Manual Bypass Copying 49

Contents

Chapter 4 Auxiliary Functions 51

1. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode
52

2. Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode
(Increasing the Image Density) 54

3. Drum Dehumidify Function 55

4. User’s Choice 56

Chapter 5 When an Indicator

Lights Up 67

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(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeeds,
and Cor re cting a C l o s ure Fa i lu r e)

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights 68

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights

Add Toner In di ca tor 70
Add Paper Indicator 72
I.U. Service Life Indicat or 7 6
Closure Failure I nd icator 85
Misfeed Indicator

• Misfeed Indicator and Monitor Display 86

• Misfeed Clearing Procedures

: Copier EP1050 87
: Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 90
: Sorter S-104 92

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator 93

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Contents

Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 95

1. When this Type of C opy is Produced

The Image is too light 96
The Image is too dark 96
The Copy is blurry 96
The Copy has lines 98
The Copy has dark specks or spots 98
The Edge of the Co py is dirty 98
The Image on the Copy is not aligned properly 98

2. The Copier is not functioning as designed

None of the Con t rol Panel In di c a tors l i ght up 100
Pressing the Start Key does not s tart the copy cycle
100
The Copier is not activated when the Power Switch is
turned ON 102

Chapter 7 Specifi cations 103

1. Copier EP 1050 104

2. Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 106

3. 10 Bin Sorter S-104 107

4. Multi Bypass Table MB-1 108

Contents

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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous 109

1. Care of the Copier

Daily Checks 110
Cleaning 112

2. Description of Copy Paper
Size 116

3. Zoom Ratio Table
(Ori gi nal Si ze to Copy Paper
Size) 117

4. Index 118

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Chapter 2

First Things to
Know about
your Copier

Chapter 3

Making Co pi e s

Chapter 4

Special Functions

Chapter 5

When an Indicator
Lig h ts U p

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7

Specifications

Chapter 8

Miscellaneous

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Using This Man ual

Organization

Chap t e rs 1 through 3 give t he basic infor m a t i on for m a ki ng copi e s. Be su re t o
read these Chapters before using your cop ier.

Chapte r 1 Safety N otes

About the operatin g en vironment, conditions and precautions for use.

Chapter 2 First Things to Know About your Copier

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

Chapter 3 Making Copies

About how to make copies.
"COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 26
These pages offer quick, at- a -glance instructions fo r makin g 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 Troublesho otin g

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

Chapter 7 Specification s

Complete specifications of the copier system and options.

Chapter 8 Miscellan eous

About care for the copier and the var io u s po ssible combinations of
functions.

Page Organization

Each page of this manual is ba sicall y organized as follows.

Index: To locate your Cha pter quickly.

Section title

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Using This Manual

Table of contents of the Chapter:
To quickly lo cate your page in the chapter.

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p. XX (Cross-reference):

Shows the page to refer to f o r m ore detailed 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

Blin ki ng L igh t

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Using This Ma nual

Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy
Paper

A few special terms and symbol s are used in this manual to designate type s of
originals and cop y paper. These two pages explain abo ut these terms and
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 the figure below, the direction in which the copy paper is fed, as
indicated by the arrow, is called the "feeding direction."

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"Width" and "Length"

Terms and Symbols Used

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Using This Manual

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

A: Widt h
B: Length

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<Lengthwise >

When the original or copy has a
"length" longer th an its "width," w e
call it "lengthwise" and use symbol
"L" or " . "

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<Crosswise >

When the original or copy has a
"length" shorter th an its "wid th," we
call it "cross w i se" and use symbol
"C" or " ."

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Chapter 1

1

Safety Notes

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

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

1. Installing the Copier
Installation Site 2
Power Source 2
Grounding 2
Spa ce Requir ements 3

2. Precautions for Use
Operating Environment 4
Using the Copier Properly 4
Car e of Copier Supp li es 5
Moving 5

2

1. Installing the Copie r

Installation Site

To ensure utmost safety and prevent poss ible malfun ctions o f the copier, install it
in a location which meets the following requirements.

Chapter 1

u

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

u

An area where there is no possibility of bei ng splash ed with water or other
typ es of liq uid.

u

An area free from di rect sunlight.

u

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

u

A well-ventilated place.

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A dry place.

Safety Notes

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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 fluc tuatio n.

Voltage Fluctuation : Within ±10%
Frequency Fluctuation : 50 Hz Within ±2.5%

: 60 Hz Within ±3%

u

If any other electrical equipment is source d from the same power outlet, make
sure that the capacity of the outlet is not exceeded.

u

The outlet should be located near the copier and easi ly accessible.

u

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

u

If an extension cord is needed, use one with a capacity more than the power
consu m pt ion of t h e cop ier .

u

Make sure that no un usu al, excessive force is b eing app lied 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:

u

The ground terminal of the outlet.

u

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. Ins talli n g t he Copie r

Space Requirements

To ensure ea sy c opier operation, supply replacement and service maintenance,
adhere to the reco mmend ed sp ace req uir ements detailed below.

NOTE: Be sure to allow a clear ance of 6 i n. or m or e at the b a ck of the copier as

there is a ventilat ion duct.

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EP1050

1,039

430 609

1,250

342

45

123

778

610

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Chapter 1

Safety Notes

253

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EP1050 + OPTION

230

1,609

1,336

1,032

650

387

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920

372 469

855

29

401

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1,189

323

483

532

372

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Scale: mm

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2. Precautions for Use

Operating Environment

The operating environment al req uirements of th e 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.

u

NEVER place a heavy object on the co pier or subject the copier to shocks.

Safety Notes

u

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

u

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

u

NEVER place a vase o r vessel containing water on the copier.

u

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

u

NEVER at tempt to remov e any Cover that is secured.

u

ALWAYS insert the Power Plug all the way into the outlet.

u

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

u

ALWAYS ensur e that the cop ier does not ride on the po wer cord or
communications cable of other electrical equipment, and it does not get such a
cord or cable wedged into its own mechanism.

u

NEVER leave damage 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, an d call yo ur Technical Representativ e fo r appr opriate action.

u

ALWAYS pro vi d e good ve n tilatio n when ma ki ng a larg e numbe r of con ti n uo us
copies.

u

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 Repr esentative.

NOTE

= Locate the Copier i n 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 cre ate d in poorly ven tilated
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 Us e

REMARQUE

= Placer le copieur dans une pièce largement ventilée =
Une quantité d ’o z on e nég lig ab le e st dégagée pendant le fonctionnement du
copieur quand cel ui-ci es t utilisé normalemen t. Cep end ant, une odeur
désagréable peu t êtr e r es s entie dans les pièces dont l’a ér ation est insuffisante
et lorsque u ne u tilisation pro lon gée d u copi eur es t effectuée. Pour avoir la
certitude de trava iller d an s un envi r onnement r éunis san t des condit ion s de
confort, santé et de séc u rité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce ou se
trouve le copieur.

Care of Copier S upplies

Use the following precaution s when handlin g the copier supplies (toner , paper,
etc.).

u

Store the paper, toner , and other supplies in a place fr ee fr om direct sunlight
and away from any heating apparatus. Keep them in a dry, clean environment.

u

Store pape r, which has bee n remo ve d fr om i ts wrap per but not loaded into the
Drawer, in a sealed plasti c bag in a cool, dark place.

u

Use the correc t toner for the e xclusive use by the EP1050 c o pier. The
applicable co pier m ode l name is indicated on the Toner Bottle.

u

Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

u

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

5

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

Moving

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

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Chapter 2

First Things to Kno w

about your Copier

This Ch a pter giv es y ou a br ief des c r iption of the system and
prelimi na ry inf o rma ti on abo ut the d iff er ent pa rt s of t he s yst em.

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Chapter 2

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and A ccessories
Outside Copier 9
Inside Copier 10
Automatic Document F eeder AF-3 12
10-Bin Sorter S-104 13
Multi Bypass Table MB-1 13

3. Cont rol Panel Ke ys and I ndic ators
Control Panel 14
Display 16

4. Tur ning ON and OFF, a nd Resetting the Copier
Turning ON and OFF 19
When Copier is Tur ned ON 19
Auto Copy Start Function 20
Minimizing the War m-up Time 21
Initial Mode and Panel Re s etting 22
Auto Reset Fun ction 23

First Things to Know about your Copier

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1. System Overview

The EP1050 system can be configured with the following
components.

◆

Automatic Document F eeder AF-3 <Option>
Permits automatic feedi ng of mult ipl e

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originals.

Chapter 2

◆

10-Bin Sorter S-104 <Option>

p. 30.

Permi ts sorting or grouping
copies i nto up t o 10 cop y sets

➭

or stacks.

p. 44

S-104

AF-3

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Multi Bypass Table
MB-1 <Opti on>
Holds up to 50 sheets of
standard paper which i s
not loaded in any of the
Drawers, allowing to
make cop i es on them .

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p. 49

First Things to Know about your Copier

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EP1050

MB-1

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◆

EP1050
The Paper Drawer can hold up to 250 sheets of copy

2

paper (8 0 g/m

). The Manual Bypass Table allows
you t o make a co py on p ape r whic h i s not lo ade d in
the Drawer and which is fed into the copier manually
via this Table.

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Copier

1 2

9

10

Control Panel

1

Original Cover

2

Power Switch

3

Manu al Bypas s Table

4

Right Door

5

9

3

4
5

p. 28

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p. 19

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p. 49

8

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

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p. 14

: 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 Gl ass.

: Use to turn t he copi er ON an d OFF.
: Use for manual feeding of paper into the copier.
: Open t o c l ear a paper m i s feed.

7

6

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p. 88

Chapter 2

Total Counter

6

Front Door

7

Paper Drawer

8

Exit Tray

9

Co py Tray Exten der

10

: Shows the total number of copies made so far.
: Open to:

• Replace the Toner Bottle.

• Clear a paper m i sfeed.

• Clean the Corona Units.

Closin g the Front D oor after a mi s feed has been cleared
will turn the Misfeed Indicator on the control panel OFF.

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pp. 87, 114

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

The Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are movable,

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allowing you to load paper of different sizes.

: Holds copies fed out of the copier.
: Slide this Extender out when making copies on large-size

paper.

p. 72

First Things to Know about your Copier

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Inside Copier

1

2

Chapter 2

7
6

5

4

Original

1

Width/Length Scale

3

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: Place the o riginal along th es e Scal es fo r corr ect

positioning.

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p. 28

Original Pad

2

First Things to Know about your Copier

Original G lass

3

Corona Unit

4

Cleaning Lever
(Upper/Lower)

Lock Release Lever

5

Toner Bottle

6

Toner Bottle

7

Holder

: Holds t he origi nal in pos ition on the O r igin a l G l ass.

: Place the o riginal face down on this Glass.

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p. 28

: Operate the L e ver to clea n th e correspond ing

Corona Unit if unwanted li nes are produced on the

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copy.

: Turn counterclockwise to swing up the Upper Half

of the copier to clear a paper mi sfeed.

: Contains toner. Replace it with a new one when the

Add Toner In di ca tor li g ht s up.

: Swing open to replace the Toner Bottle.

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p. 70

p. 114

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p. 87

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p. 87

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

11

13
12

8

9

Chapter 2

10

11

Upper Half of

8

Copier

Imaging Unit

9

Imaging Unit Lock

10

Release Lever
Dehumidifier

11

Switch
Fusing Unit Lo ck

12

Release Lever
Fusing Unit

13

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: The copier main body can be divided into two

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

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swung upward.

pp. 78, 88

: Conv erts the original image to the copy image.

: Operat e when replacing the Imaging Unit

(For Technical Representativ e only).

: Turn ON to prevent condensation from forming on

the PC Drum wnen power i s tur ned OFF.

: Hold onto this Lever when lifting the Upper Half of

the Fusing Unit.

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p. 88

: Fuses the toner image onto th e pap er.

First Things to Know about your Copier

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Automatic Document Feed er AF-3

1

Chapter 2

2

3

4

First Things to Know about your Copier

Document Exit

1

Tray
Document Feed

2

Tray
Document Guide

3

Plates
Document Release

4

Lever
Document Feed

5

Unit Guide Plate

6

8

7

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

from AF-3.

: Load the ori ginals f ace up on this tray.

: Slide the plates as neces sary to the size of the

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originals.

: Press to clear an original mis feed. Holdin g down

the lever, pull out the original.

: Open to clear an original misfeed.

p. 31

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p. 90

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5

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p. 90

p. 31

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Document

6

Trans p ort Belt
Lock Release Lever

7

Document Exit

8

Tray Extender

: Moves the original from t he Docu ment Feed Tray

to the Exit Tray.

: Press up w ard to raise the AF-3.

: Pull o ut to make copies on la rge r paper.

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p. 31

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p. 115

10-Bin Sorter S-104

1

13

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

2

Chapter 2

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Sorter Bins

1

Lock Release Lever

2

Multi Bypass Table MB-1

2

: Hold sorted copies. The Top Bin is capable of

holding up to 50 copies and each of the 2nd to 10th
Bins up to 25 copies, a total of 275 copies.

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p. 44

: Press to unlock th e Sorter.

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p. 92

1

3

First Things to Know about your Copier

Paper Guide Plate

1

Multi Bypass Table

2

Multi Bypass

3

Table Extender

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

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p. 50

: Load your paper on this Table. It allows you to

make copies continuously on paper fed from this

➭

Table.

: Slide thi s Exte nder out to use l arge-s i ze copy paper.

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p. 50

p. 50

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3. Control Pane l K eys and Indic ator s

Control Panel

2 1

3 4 5

Meter Count

6

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about your Copier

Paper

20

A3 A5
A4 B4
A4

Auto

19 18

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Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Lighter Darker

23

Clip Tray:

1

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

Drum Dehumidify Key:

2

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

Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Key:

3

Press when the image on the copy becomes too light.

Meter Count Key:

4

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

22 21

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➭ p. 52

Display:

5

See the other pages in this manual.

Paper Sel e ct Key :

6

Press to select the paper source, D rawer or Multi Bypass Table (option), when the
Multi Bypass Table is mounted to the copier.

Zoom Down Key:

7

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

Zoom Up Key:

8

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

Multi-Copy Keys:

9

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

Energy Saver Key:

10

Press to set the copier into the Energy Saver Mode.

Panel Reset Key:

11

Press to set the copier into the initial mode, clearing all settings made previously on
the control panel.
Holding down the Key for 3 seconds will initiate the User’s Choice.

Clear Key:

12

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

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p. 23

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p. 16

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p. 21

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p. 36

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p. 36

p. 47

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p. 64

FLS.

A

p. 47

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

10 9

8

1

14

p. 48

p. 35

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4

7

%

50%~200%

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

17 16 15

Stop K ey:

13

Press to stop a multi-copy cycle. ➭

Star t Key:

14

Press to start a copy cycle .
It also tells the status of the copier as follows:
Green Light: The copier is ready to make copies.
Orange Light: The copier is making copies or warming up, or the Add Paper,
Misfeed, or Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator is lit.

Enlargement Key:

15

Press to select a desired fixed enlargement ratio.

Full Size Key:

16

Press to select full size (100%) .

Reduct ion Key:

17

Press to select a desired fixed reduction ratio.

Expos ure Co ntrol Key ( > , Darker):

18

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

p. 41

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Auto E xposure Mode Key:

19

Press to select either the Auto or Manual Exposu r e Mo de.

Expos ure Co ntrol Key ( < , Lighter) :

20

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

p. 41

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Book Key:

21

Press as necessar y to select the Book Copying Mode.

Finishi ng Mod e Select Key:

22

Press as neces sary t o select t he Sort or Non - Sort Mod e .

Auto Size Mode Key:

23

Press as neces sar y to select the Aut o Size Mode.

100%

A3
A3

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p. 48

2

5

8

0

Start Stop

p. 35

➭

p. 35

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➭ p. 37

3

6

9

C

13

➭ p. 42

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12 11

p. 41

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p. 45

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

Chapter 2

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First Things to Know about your Copier

16

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Display

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Chapter 2

1

Paper Sour c e Indicator

•

Auto Size Sort Book

Monitor Disp lay

1

2 3

A3 A5
A4 B4

Paper

A4

FLS.

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

4

50%~200%

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

%

A3
A3

100%

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1142O132DC

Shows th e pap er so ur ce which is currently
selected for use.

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p. 33
Example: Shows that the Drawer is cur ren tly

Example: selected for use.

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Closure Failure I nd icator

•

First Things to Know about your Copier

1142O018AA

Misfeed Indicator

•

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The location of a Door l eft o pen is also indicated
by a round marker.

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p. 85
Example: Indi cates that the Front Door or Right
Door is left open.

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

p. 86

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Example: Shows that a misfeed has occurred

Example: in side the copier.

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator

•

1142O020AA

Add Toner Indicator

•

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Indicates that the copier has developed a
malfunction.
When a ma lfunction oc c urs, th e corresponding
malfunction code is shown ac ross the Zoom Ratio
Indicator and Multi-Copy Display.

➭

p. 93

Indicates that the Toner Bottle is running ou t of
toner. Replace t he To ner Bo ttle a s soon as

p. 70

possible.

➭

17

Chapter 2

1142O021AA

I.U. Service Life Indi cator

•

1142O022AA

Paper Information D is play

2

Paper Si ze In dica t or s

•

A4

Paper

Add Paper Indicator

•

1142O021AA

1142O022AA

1142O143DA

1142O143DA

It is now time to replace the Imagin g Unit.
Replace the Imagi ng Unit by following the steps
given in "I.U. Service Life Indicator."

p. 76

➭

Show the s ize of paper currently loaded in the
Drawer.

➭

p. 33

Lights up when the currently selected Drawe r has
run ou t of pape r . Add pa per a s nec es sa r y.

p. 72

➭

First Things to Know about your Copier

Paper

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18

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

3

Zoom Ratio
Indicator

Chapter 2

Zoom Ratio Indicator /
Multi-Copy Display

Multi-Copy
Display

%
%

%

%

: Each shows the following data.

Example

•

Zoom ratio: 100%
No. of copies: 1

Count of the Total Co un ter

•

Example: 93,930 (copies)

User’s Choice c ode and setting value

•

Example: Choice code: 12, Settin g: 1

Malfunction code

•

Example: Malfunctio n code C 0F30

1142O025AA

Exposure Information Display

4

Auto Exposure Indicator

•

Auto

Lighter Darker

First Things to Know about your Copier

Exposure Level Indicator

•

Lighter Darker

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1142O168CA

Indicates that the copier is now in the Auto
Exposure Mode.

Shows the exposure setting level in the Manual
Exposure Mode.
The center LED is normally lit.

p. 40

➭

p. 40

➭

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

Turning ON and OFF

19

Turning Copier ON
Turning Copier OFF

..... Press the Power Switch to the " " position.

..... Press the Power Switch to the " " position.

Chapter 2

1142O026AA

When Copier is Turned ON

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

•

The Start Key blinks orange,
indica t ing t h at t he cop ie r is now
warming up.

•

In about 1 minute, the Start Key
turns green. Now the copier is ready
to make copies.

We call the settings e stablished on

*

the control panel at this time the
"initial sett ing s ."

A4

Paper

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

➭

p. 22

50%~200%

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

1

%

A3
A3

100%

Blinking Orange Turns Green

4

7

About 1 minute

2

5

8

0

Start Stop

3

6

9

C

Energy Saver

First Things to Know about your Copier

Panel Reset

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20

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resettin g the Copier

Auto Copy Start Function
(Only when Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 is used)

The Auto Copy St art Functi on allo ws a copy proces s to be star ted as so on as the
copier completes war ming up.

Using the Function

Chapter 2

1

4

7

Blinking Green

3

2

6

5

9

8

C

0

Start Stop

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

1142O091EA

1142O091EA

1139O0190A

1

2

When you load the originals onto
the AF-3 whil e the c opier is
warming up, the Start Key turns
to green and blinks.

When the Start Key is then
pressed, the Star t K ey tur ns to
blinking orange and the AF-3
starts feedin g the first or igi nal
onto the Original Glas s.

1

First Things to Know about your Copier

4

7

Start Stop

Turns Green

3

2

6

5

9

8

C

0

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

1142O092EA

As soon as the cop i e r co mp le t es
warmi ng up , the Star t Key tur ns
green and the copy cycle is
started.

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4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the Copier

Minimizing the Warm-up Time

If the copier is shut down when it is not in use, it takes the copier a max. of 1
minute to complete th e warm-u p cycle. Instead of tu rn ing the copier OFF, it’s a
good idea to use the Energy Saver Mode. The M od e wi ll minimize the time it
takes th e copier to complete the warm-up cycle to about 30 seconds.

Entering the Energy Saver Mode

•

To set the copier into the Energy
Saver Mode , p res s t he Ene rg y Saver

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

1142O093CA

1142O093CA

Key on the control panel.

◆

Then, all contr ol panel Indicators
go out, except that the Start Key
and the Ener gy S ave r Key w hich
remain lit green.

21

Chapter 2

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Paper

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

50%~200%

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

Leaving the Energy Saver Mode

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%

100%

1

4

7

A3
A3

•

To allow the copie r to leave the

2

5

8

0

Start Stop

3

6

9

C

1142O136DC

Energy S aver Mo de, pre ss an y Key
on the control panel, for instance, the
Start Key.

◆

This cancels th e Energy Saver
Mode, and th e copier will be ready
to make copies in about 30 seconds.

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

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First Things to Know about your Copier

22

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resettin g the Copier

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting

Initial Mode

When the Power Switch is turned ON, the initial settings are indicated on the
contr ol pan el.

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

made.

Chapter 2

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

•

No. of copies to be mad e: 1

•

Zoom ratio: Full size (100%)

•

Auto Exposure Mode

•

Non-Sort Mode

First Things to Know about your Copier

Useful Tip

A4

Paper

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

50%~200%

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

%

A3
A3

100%

1142O137DC

The initial settings can be chang ed by U s er’s Choic e . For details, see "USER’S

➭

CHOICE,"

p. 56

4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the Copier

Panel Resetting

The Panel Reset Key r es ets all control panel sett ing s to default settings inclu ding
the number of copies to be made an d zo om ra tio.

If the Automatic Do cumen t F eeder

*

Panel Reset

AF-3 is used, the original present on
the Original Glass will b e ejected out
of the unit.

1139O4782A

1139O4782A

Useful Tip

23

Chapter 2

The Panel Reset Key enables you to cancel all previous settings efficiently. To
avoid miscopy, try to press th e Panel Reset Key before attempt in g to make an y
set tin g for yo ur ow n job .

Auto Reset Function

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

Useful Tip

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

➭

more details, s ee "USER’S CHOICE."

p. 56

First Things to Know about your Copier

24

Making Copies

This Chapter shows you how to make copies.
The Copying Overview is on p. 26.

25

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

These pages offer quick, at-a-glance instructions for making copies.
Each step is ke y ed to a pag e numb er with mor e d eta iled in for mat ion .

1. Copying Overview 26

2. Cop ying Procedu re
Placing Originals 28
Checking the Copy Paper Size a n d Selecting the Paper
Source 33
Zoom Ratio

•

Types of Zoom Ratios 34

•

Auto Size Mode 37

•

Zo om Rati o Ta b l e

(Orignal Size to Copy Paper Size ) 39
Image D ens it y 4 0
Book Copying 42

Making Copies

Finishing Modes

•

F i ni sh i ng Modes 44

•

Selecting the Fi nishing Modes 45

•

Auto Dual Function 46
Number of Copies 47

Startin g the Cop y C ycle 48
Ma nua l Bypass Copying 49

26

1. Copying Overview

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

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

1. Placing the Original

Chapter 3

Making Copies

• Raise the Original Cov er and

place the original face d own on

➭

the Original Glass.

p. 28

1139O0200A

2. Checking the Copy Paper Size and

• Check whether the desired

paper size is loaded in to the
Drawer or no t .

• YES: Go step 3 or step 7.

• NO: Lo a d the desired paper size or make a copy

using a Manual Bypass Table.

⋅ Add Paper Indicator
⋅ Manual Bypass Copying

• Load the Original s face u p

on the Automat ic D ocu ment

➭

Feeder.

p. 30

Selecting th e Paper Source

➭

p. 33

➭

p. 72

➭

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Paper

A4

1142O138DA

p. 49

To change the Zo om
Ratio

3. Selecting the Zoom Ratio

• Select the

desired fixed
zoom ratio.

➭

p. 35

100%

1142O105CA

• Set the zoom

ratio.

➭

p. 36

50%~200%

1142O034AA

• Select the

Auto Size
Mode.

➭

p. 37

Auto Size

1142O096CC

1142O096CC

To change the
Exposure Level

4. S etting the Image Density

• Set the image density in

the Manual Exp osure

➭

Mode.

p. 41

1. Co py i n g Overview

• Select the Auto

Exposure Mode.

➭

27

p. 41

To copy f rom a book

To sort copies

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

1139O2012A

1139O2012A

5. S ele ct i ng Bo ok Co py in g

• Press the Book Copy Key

to select the Book

➭

Copying Mode.

p. 42

6. Selecting the Finishing Mode

• Select Sort Mode.

➭

p. 44

Sort

• Select Non-Sort Mode.

Auto

Lighter Darker

➭

p. 44

A

Book

1142O097CC

Sort

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Chapter 3

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Making Copies

7. Setti ng t he Nu mbe r of Co pies

• Using the Multi-Copy Keys, set

the number of copies to be made
or th e num ber of cop y set s.

8. Starting the Copy Cycle

• Press the Start Key to

start the copy cycle.

➭

p. 48

1142O098CC

➭

1142O098CC

• If you enter a wrong number, press

C

➭

p. 47

p. 47

the Clear key and enter the
correct number.

• Press the Stop Key to

stop the copy cycle.

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1142O099CB

1142O099CB

➭

p. 48

28

2. Copying Procedure

Placing Originals

Place the original face down on the Origin al G las s .
Different methods are used to load the originals depending on the type of
originals and whether the copier is e qui ppe d with an Automatic Document
Feeder AF-3 (option).

Sheet Originals (Standard Size)

Chapter 3

1139O0050A

1

Raise the Origi nal C ov er.

Place the original f ace do w n on
the Original Glass, and align its
rear left corner with the
marker on the Original Width
Scale on the left side of the
platen.

▼

Highly Transparent Originals

Making Copies

1139O0070A

2
1

2

Gently lower the Original Cover.

Place the original i n the same
way as the sheet originals.

Place a blank sheet of paper o f
the same size as the original ove r
the original. Then, low er the
Original Cover.

NOTE

If this is not done, the copy
produced m ay b e of very p oo r
quality.

Book Original

*"Book or i g inal" refer s to an op en bou nd or ig i nal.

1134O0370A

2. Co py i n g Procedure

Position the higher-numbered
page on the Origin al Width Scale
end.

NOTES

•

Not positioning an open book
properly will result in copies
with pages in incorrect order.

•

Do not place an original
weigh ing m or e th an 3 kg on t h e
Original Gl ass, as an im age
problem could result.

29

Chapter 3

Making Copies

30

2. Copying Procedure

Using the Automatic Document Feeder AF-3

The Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 automati cally feeds sheet or iginal s
placed on the Docu ment Feed Tray one by one. After the copy cycle has
been completed, it automatically ejects the originals onto the Exit Tray.

Some originals may not be suitable for reliable operation in the AF-3. Here
is a guide.

◆O riginals Suitab le fo r t he AF-3
Type of Originals : Sheets
Type of Original Paper : Plain paper (1-sided)
Original Size : A3L, B4L, A4L, A4C, FLSL

Chapter 3

Making Copies

O riginal Weight : Standar d Original Mode

: 50 g to 110 g/m
*Lightweight Orig inal Mode
: 40 g to 110 g/m

* Lightweigh t O rig inal Mode:

This mode allows you to use originals weighing in the range between 40 g
to 11 0 g/m

2

.
Be sure to use the User’s Choice to tur n ON the Lightweight Origi nal
Mode when you need to make copies of originals with the AF-3 whose
weight falls in the above range.
Not using the Lightweight Original Mode could damage such originals.

2

2

➭

p. 57

◆O riginals Not suitable for reliable operat ion in the AF-3.

•Book

•Typing paper, paraffin paper, and other thin paper

•Transparencies, t ran s lucent paper

•Wrinkled, dog-ear ed, curled , or torn originals

•Clipped or stapled originals

•Carbon-backed originals

2. Co py i n g Procedure

Loading Standard Size Originals

Swing th e Documen t Exit Tray

1
2

1139O0110A

NOTES

•

The maxim um number of or i g i na l s that c an be lo aded is 30 (A4 or smaller).
* The capacity is 15 for A3 or B4 size originals.

•

Make sure that the to p l evel of the origina l s tack does not exceed the
marking.

•

Also make sure that the Document Guide Plates are in touch with the edges
of the original stack.

to the left as shown.

Place a neat stack of originals
face up on the Document Feed
Tray, and then slide the
Document Guide Plates to the
size of the originals.

▼

31

Chapter 3

1139O1980A

1142O039AA

Swing th e Documen t Exit Tray

3

back again.

NOTE

The copy cycle cannot be initiated
unless you swing the Document
Exit Tray back again.

Pull out t he Docu ment Exit Tray
Extender if you are using larger paper.

Making Copies

32

2. Copying Procedure

For Originals Not Suitable for Reliable Operati on of the AF-3

Original
Positi oning Plate

Original Width Scale

1139O0920A

1

2

Chapter 3

NOTE

The AF-3 does not automatically eject an original manually placed on the
Original Glass. If you have two or more originals to make copies from, place
the originals on the Original Glass one by one.

Making Copies

original face down on the
Original Glass . Align the rear left
corner of the original with th e
marker on the Original Width
Scale. Then press the r ear edge of
the original up against the
Original Positi oning Plate at the
rear side of the Original Glass.

Gently lower the AF-3 and start
the copy cycle.

Raise the AF-3 and place the

▼

2. Co py i n g Procedure

Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the Paper
Source

Meter Count

33

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

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

%

A3
A3

1142O154DB

1142O154DB

When the copier is not equipped with the Multi Bypass Table, it is necessary
to check that the desired paper size is loaded into the Drawer. If it is not
loaded, make a copy using a Manual Bypass Table or load the desired paper
size into the Drawer.

➭

Manual Bypass Copying
Add Paper Indicator

➭

p. 49

p. 72
When the copier is equipped with the Multi Bypass Table, the paper source
(paper size) can be selected, Drawer or Multi Bypass Table.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Selecting the Paper Source (Only when the Multi Bypass Table is used)

•

Each time the Paper Select Key is pres s ed, the Paper Source Indicato rs, D rawer
Indicator or Multi B ypas s In di cator , lig ht up alternately. Also, the Paper Size
Indicator corresponding to that of the Drawer lights up.

Paper

Paper

A4

1142O100CB

1142O100CB

1142O139DA

1142O139DA

34

2. Copying Proc e dur e

Zoom Ratio

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

The zoom ratio can be set manually by the operator when in the Manual Mode

Chapter 3

or will be set automatically by the copier when in the Auto Size Mode. Select
the appropriate mode according to yo ur nee ds.
The selected zoom ratio is shown on the Zoom Ratio Indicator.

Types of Zo om Ratios

Fixed Zoom Rati os

Making Copies

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

A3

100%

A3

A4

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

1142O142DC

%

50%~200%

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

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

A3

A3

1142O154DB

1142O154DB

Zoom Ra ti os

50%~200%

1139O3590A

1142O142DB

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

1139O3590A

Selecting the Fixed Zoom Ratios

100%

35

2. Copying Procedure

Press the Reduction, Full Size, or
Enlargement Key to select a fixed
zoom ra tio of yo ur c ho ice .

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

100%

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

100%

A3

A3

A3

A4

A3

A4

1142O105CA

1142O140DC

1142O140DB

1142O141DC

1142O141DB

1

<Reduction>
Each time t he R edu ction Key is
pressed, it selects a new reduction
ratio.

* The Z oom Rati o Indicator displa ys

the actual percentage of the selected
ratio.

<Enlargement>
Each time t he En larg ement Key is
pressed, it selects a new enlargement
ratio.

The Zoom Ratio Indic ator display s

*

the actual percentage of the selected
ratio.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

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

100%

A3

A4

A3

<Full Size>
Press the Full Size Key to select fu ll
siz e (100%).

1142O142DC

1142O142DB

36

2. Copying Proc e dur e

Setting a Zoom Ratio

Hold down the Zoom Down or
Up Key until the desired zoom

>

ratio is reached.

<>

50%~200%

Zoom Down Key makes the
ratio smaller

1139O3640A

1139O3640A

Zoom Up Key makes the ratio
greater

Zoom range: 50% to 200%

Chapter 3

Useful Tip

To save t ime, first select the fixed ratio nearest to the target zoom ratio before
using the Zoom Up or Down Key.

<

Making Copies

2. Copying Procedure

Auto Size Mode

•

The Auto Size Mode ca n be selected only when the copier is equi pped w ith
an AF-3.

•

In th e Auto Size Mode, t he copier automatically selects the correct zoom ratio
according to the original size and copy paper size.

Selecting the Auto Size Mode

Press the Auto Size Mode Key.

1

Auto Size

37

Chapter 3

50%~200%

Paper

A4

1142O096CC

%

1142O046AA

1142O096CC

1142O046AA

The Zoom Ratio Indicator shows
.

Check the copy paper size.

➭

2

p. 33
If the desired paper size is not
loaded in the Drawer, load it int o
the Drawer.

➭

Add P aper In di cator

p. 72

Making Copies

Useful Tip

This mo de is v ery he l pf ul f or neat fil ing w hen yo u nee d to ma ke copies from
originals o f asso rted sizes .

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1142O143DA

38

2. Copying Proc e dur e

NOTE

The copier ha s been facto ry- se t to automatically select the Manua l Mode. This
default setting c an be chang ed to the Auto Size Mode by using the User’s
Choice.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Initial m ode
User’s Ch oice

➭

p. 22

➭

p. 57

Zoom Ratio Table (Original Size to Copy Paper S ize)

39

2. Copying Procedure

Metric Size

Original Size

A3 A4 70%

297 × 420 mm

11-3/4" × 16-1/2"

A4 A5 70%

210 × 297 mm

8-1/4" × 11-3/4"

A5 A6 70%

148 × 210mm

5-3/4" × 8-1/4"

A6 A4 200%

105 × 148 mm

4-1/4" × 5-3/4"

B4 A4 81%

257 × 364 mm

10" × 14-1/4"

B5 A5 81%

182 × 257 mm

7-1/4" × 10"

B6 A6 81%

128 × 182 mm

5" × 7-1/4"

Copy
Paper Size

A5 50%
B4 86%
B5 61%

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

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

A5 141%
B5 173%
B6 122%

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

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

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

Zoom Ratio

Inch Size

Original Size

Copy
Paper Size

11" × 17" 11" × 14" 82%

279.4 × 431.8 mm

Legal 77%

Foolscap 76%

Letter 64%

Invoice 50%

11" × 15" 11" × 14" 93%

279.4 × 381 mm

Legal 77%

Foolscap 77%

Letter 73%

Invoice 50%

11" × 14" Legal 77%

279.4 × 355.6 mm

Foolscap 77%

Letter 77%

Invoice 50%

Legal Foolscap 92%

8-1/2" × 14"

215.9 × 355.6 mm

Letter 78%

Invoice 60%

11" × 17" 121%

Foolscap Letter 84%

8-1/2" × 13"

215.9 × 330.2 mm

Invoice 64%

11" × 17" 129%
11" × 14" 107%

Letter Invoice 64%

8-1/2" × 11"

215.9 × 279.4 mm

11" × 17" 129%
11" × 14" 127%

Invoice 11" × 17" 200%

5-1/2" × 8-1/2"

139.7 × 215.9 mm

11" × 14" 164%

Legal 154%

Foolscap 152%

Letter 129%

Zoom Ratio = Copy Paper Size ÷ Original Size

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

Zoom Ratio

Chapter 3

Making Copies

40

2. Copying Proc e dur e

Image Density

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

The image density l evel o f copies can be adjusted eit her in the Auto or Manual
Expos ur e Mode. S e lect the appropriate mode according to your particular

Chapter 3

needs.

Types of Exposure Modes

Auto Exposure Mode

Auto

Making Copies

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

In the Auto Exposure Mode, the
copier makes copies w it h opti mum
image density by automatical ly
adjusting the exposure level accordin g

1139O2052A

1139O2052A

to the image d ensity of the original.

50%~200%

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

%

A3
A3

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1142O154DB

Manual Exposure Mode

Lighter Darker

Useful Tips

•

The exposure level in the Auto Exposure Mode can be varied by using the
User’s Choice Mod e to suit yo ur needs.

•

The copier has been factory-set to automatically select the Auto Exposure
Mode. The User’s Choice c an be used to change this default setting to the
Manual Exposure Mode.

1139O2062A

1139O2062A

➭

p. 59

In the Manual Exposure Mode, you
can vary the exposure level to make a
copy with a desired image density.

➭

p. 58

Selecting the Exposure Mode

Auto Exposure Mode

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

Manual Exposure Mode

Auto

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1

2. Copying Procedure

Press the Auto Exposure Mode
Key A as necessary to light up
the Auto Exposure Indicator

● Auto .

Each time the Auto Exposure

*

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

Press the Exposure Control Key
< or > to light up the
Expo sure Leve l Indicat or.

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Lighter Darker

A

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

Auto

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2

Making Copies

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

To make the imag e dar ker :
Press or hold down the Exposure
Control Key > .

To make the imag e lighter:
Press or hold down the Exposure
Control Key < .

Lighter Darker

A

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2. Copying Proc e dur e

Book Copying

Auto Size Sort Book

Auto Size Sort Book

Original Copy

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•

Select Book Copying when you
want to make a 1-sid ed copy of

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each page of an open book.

Selecting the Book Copying Mode

Position the lower-nu mbered

1

page on the Original Width Scale
end.
If the book is thick, you can
make copies with the Original
Cover rais ed .

* "Book original" refers to an

open bound original.

NOTES

•

Not positioning an open book
properly will result in copies with
pages i n incorre ct o r der .

•

Do not look direct ly at the
Original Glass surface, as a very
intense beam of light can b e
emitted.

Book

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2

Press the Book Key.

•

The Book In di c a tor l i ghts u p.

NOTE

A3 A5
A4 B4

Paper

A4 FLS.

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2. Copying Procedure

•

If paper other than A4 crosswise or
A5 lengthwise p aper is lo ad ed into
the Drawer wh en the Boo k Copying
Mode is selecte d, the Drawer
Indicat or and the corresponding
Paper S i z e In dicator blink on t he
Control Panel.

In such a case, load paper of the
same size and in the same direction
of each pa ge of a bo ok in to t he
Drawer.

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Chapter 3

A4 cross wise or
A5 len gthwise

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44

2. Copying Proc e dur e

Finishing Modes

Auto Size Sort Book

Auto Size Sort Book

Finishing Modes

Chapter 3

Non-Sort

Originals

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Copies

There are two d if ferent finishing modes:
Non-Sort and Sort.

Select the appropriate mode according to
your pa r tic u lar ne ed s .

•

In the Non-Sort Mode, all copies are
fed out onto the Top Bin without
being s or ted.

* The capacit y of the Top Bin is 50.

If more than 50 copies are made in
the Non-Sort Mode, t he Sorter uses

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Sort

Copies

the 2nd, 3rd, a nd subsequent Bins
to hold those excess copies.

•

In the Sort Mode, copies are sorted
into comp lete s ets of the originals.

Originals

Top Bin

Copies are fed out into Sorter Bins.

This mode is effect ive wh en

Copies

2nd Bin

Copies

3rd Bin

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making multiple copies from a
multiple number of originals.

Useful Tip

The copier has been factory-set to automatically sele c t N on-Sor t. The User ’s
Choice can, however, be used to change this defa ult setting t o give priority to
Sort. User’s Choice

➭

p. 61

Selecting the Finishing Modes

Sort

45

2. Copying Procedure

Press the Finishing Mode Select Key
to select t he de sired mode.

* If the Sort Mod e is selected, the

Sort Indicat or lights.

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NOTES

•

The Sort Mode cannot be selected unless the copier is equipped with the
10-Bin So r ter .

•

The capacity of each S orter Bin is 25 copies in Sort-Mode.

If this capacity is exceeded, the Remove Copies
Indicator bli nks o n the Monitor D isp lay and th e
Start Key turns ora ng e, inhibiting the initiation of a
new copy cycle.

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Making Copies

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2. Copying Proc e dur e

Auto Dual Function

Each of t he So rte r Bi ns hol d s up to 25 s hee ts of pa per . Howe ver , the Auto
Dual Function allows sorting of copies of up to 50 originals under certain
conditions.

Auto Dual Function in the Sort Mode

When 5 or les s cop ies are made from an original set co nsis ting of mor e than 25
originals in the Sort Mode, the Sor ter i s auto matically switched int o the A uto
Dual Function Mode using the 6th to 10th Bins.

Copies Bins used

1st to 2 5 th sort ed copi e s Top to 5th B ins

Chapter 3

26th to 50 th so rted co pi es 6th to 10th B ins

If the number of copies selected exceeds 5, the new copy cycle stops at th e 25th

*

original.

Example: Making 3 copy sets of a 30-page original set

30-Page

Sorter

• Top thr ee Bins

Making Copies

contain 25 sor ted
copies .

• The 6th to 8th Bins

contain 5 sor ted
copies .

To have a complete set from the originals, place the copies from the 6th Bin on

*

Sorting in to
3 Sets

Or igin al S et

top of tho s e fr om t he To p Bin. I n the same w ay, p lace copies from the 7th Bin
on top of those from the 2nd Bin, and so on.

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Number of Copies

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2. Copying Procedure

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

Setting the Number of Copies

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

C

50%~200%

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

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%

100%

1

4

7

A3
A3

2

5

8

0

Start Stop

3

6

9

C

Using the Multi-Copy Keys, enter the
number of copies to be made.

* The maximu m nu mber that can be

set is 99.

Example:
To make 18 copies, pr es s Key

➇

then Key

, in that order.
The Multi-Cop y Display now shows
"18."

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

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➀

and

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Making Copies

Correcting the N umber Entry

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

C

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

* The Multi-Copy Displ ay is reset to

"1."

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2. Copying Proc e dur e

Starting the Copy Cycle

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Starting the Copy Cycle

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

A

50%~200%

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

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%

100%

1

4

7

A3
A3

2

5

8

0

Start Stop

3

6

9

C

Energy Saver

Panel Reset

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Check the control panel to make

1

sure t hat you have set up your
copy job correct ly.
Press the Star t K ey, if it is gr een.

2

The Start Key tur ns orange when
the copy cycle sta rt s.

In a multi-copy cycle, the
number on the Multi-Copy
Display is decreased by 1 each
time a copy is fed out of the
copier. The Display is reset to
the original setting as soon as
the multi-cop y cycle is
completed.

Stopping a Multi-Copy Cycle

Stop

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

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

2. Copying Procedure

Manual Bypass Copying

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

◆

Types of Paper

•

Plain p aper (weighi ng 60 g to 90 g/m2)

•

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

•

Transparencies, translucent p aper

◆

Paper Size

•

Width: 100 mm to 297 mm

•

Length: 140 mm to 432 mm

◆

Capacity

•

Plain paper, heavyweight paper, transparencies, translucent paper ... 1 sheet at a time

<Multi Bypass Table>

•

Plain p aper: Approx. 50 she ets

•

Heavyw eig ht paper, t ra nspare nci es, tra nsl uce nt paper: Appr ox. 20 sheets

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Chapter 3

Usin g the Manual Bypass Table

Place the original on the Or iginal

1

Glass and make the c ontrol panel
settings.

Insert the copy paper into the

2

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Manual Bypass Table.

◆

This automat ically s tar ts th e
copy cycle.

NOTES

•

Insert the copy paper one sheet at a time.

•

Do not insert a sheet of paper while the copier is warming up or in a
multi-copy cycle.

•

The Auto Size Mode and Book Copying Mode cannot be selected for manual
bypass copying.

Making Copies

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2. Copying Proc e dur e

Using the Multi Bypass Table (Option)

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Chapter 3

1
2

3

Place the original on the Or iginal
Glass and make the c ontrol panel
settings.

Swing down the Multi Bypass
Table and sl ide the Paper Guide
Plate to the s i z e of the copy
paper.

NOTE

Pull out the Multi Bypass
Table Extender if you are
using larger paper.

Place a neat stack of copy paper
on the Table and inse rt it into the
copier until it stops.

NOTES

•

Before inserting, fan the

paper stack well if you are

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4
5

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NOTES

using transparencies or
translucent paper.

•

Correct any curl if you are

using heavyweight paper.

Using the Multi-Copy Keys,
enter the number of copies to be
made.

Press the Start Key to start t he

➭

copy cycle.

p. 48

•

Do not insert t he p ap er wh ile the copier is in the warm-up cycle o r a
multi-copy cycle.

•

The Auto Size and Book Copying Mode cannot be selected for manual bypass
copying.

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Func tio ns

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

51

1. Checking the Tota l Numb er of Copies Mo de 52

2. Auxiliar y Toner Replenishing Mode
(Increasing the Imag e D ensity) 54

3. Drum Dehumidify Function 55

4. User’s Choice 56

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

52

1. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode

This function allo ws you to check the total
count of the t wo counters of the copier.

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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Types of Counters

•

Total Count er

•

Size Counter

Chapter 4

Counter Display

Auxiliary Functions

:

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

:

Shows the number of copies made on paper of
a size preset by the Tech nical Representativ e.

The Z oom Rat io Indicator
shows the upper 3 digits of
the count.

50%~200%

The Multi-Copy Display
shows the lower 2 digits
of the count.

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

1. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode

Using the Meter Coun t Function

53

Press the Meter Coun t Key once.

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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1

2

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

Press the Meter Coun t Key again.
The count o f th e Size Count er is
shown acros s the Zoom Ratio
Indicator and Multi-Copy
Display.

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Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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3

Press the Meter Coun t Key once
again.

This restor es th e copier to the
state before entering the Meter
Count Mo de.

Auxiliary Functions

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2. Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mod e

2. (Increasing the Image Density)

The copier te nds to exhaus t the s upply of
toner rap i dl y when ma ki ng a nu mber of

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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Original Copy

copies from an orig inal with dark so lid areas.
As a result, the image density of the copy
will become lighter. In such a case, you can
set the copier into the Auxiliary Toner
Replen i shing Mo de.

Copy M ade After
Auxiliar y Toner
Replenishing

Chapter 4

Even i f you continu e m a ki ng copi e s after t he image densi t y has become lighter,
the copier will gradually recover the normal image density. The Auxiliary Toner
Replenishing Mode can, however, be used to o btain t he normal image density
more quickly.

Press the Auxiliar y Toner

Meter Count

Replenishi ng Key.

Auxiliary Functions

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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NOTES

This causes the copie r to initiate toner
replenishing, which las ts f or 90
seconds at maximum.

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•

The copier cannot be set into the Auxiliary Tone r Replenishing Mo de w hile it
is warming up .

•

Do not turn the Power Swi tch OFF or op en the Front or Right Doo r wh ile i n
the Aux i l iary Toner Replenishing Mode .

3. Drum Dehumidify Func tion

During high humidity periods or when there

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

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are sudden rapid chan ges in humid ity
(especially when you are using a heater in
winter),
surface of the
blotchy copies. In such instances, use the
Drum Dehumidify Key to dry the surface of
the P C D rum.

55

condensation*1 could form on the

PC D rum*2, resulting in

Befo re a Drum
Dehumidify Operation

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Useful Tip

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1
2

After a Drum
Dehumid if y Operation

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Press the Drum Dehumidify Key.
This sets the copier into the
Drum Dehumidify Mode which
lasts for 90 seconds.

Make a copy to check that the
copy image is clear.
Run the Drum Dehumidify cycle
once again if the copy image is
not yet clear.

Chapter 4

Auxiliary Functions

A copy cycle can be initiated even w hile the copier is in the Drum Deh umid ify
Mode.

NOTE

The copier cannot be set into the D rum Dehumidify Mode while it is wa rming
up.

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

cold surfaces, su ch as the surface of the PC Drum.

*2: PC Drum: Functions in the copier as film does in a camera.

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4. User’s Choice

50%~200%

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

By set ti ng de f aults for the pape r si ze, zoo m rati o an d other s et ti ng s that are
most fr equ entl y us ed, time and effort to make ext ra settings will be
eliminated w hen the c opi er is turne d ON or when t he auto res et func ti on is
activated.

%

A3
A3

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The copier has been set s o t hat
the most frequently used settings
are automatically selected in the
initial m ode.

The User’s Ch oice allows yo u to
select the default settings which
are automatically selected in the
initial m ode acco rding to yo u r
own needs.

For more details, consult your Techn ical Represent ativ e.

Chapter 4

Functions Ava ila ble in User’ s C hoice

Choice Code Function Choice Code Function

U- 4

U-12

U-13

Lightweight Original
Mode

Auto Size/Manual
priority

Default auto exposure
level

U-20

U-21

U-23

Auto Panel Reset
ON/OFF

Ener gy Sa ver Mod e
ON/OFF and Timing

Auto Panel Reset for
Plug-In Counter

Auxiliary Functions

U-14
U-15 Default Finishing mode

Default exposure
mode/level

U-24

Sort/Non-Sort Auto
Switching ON/OFF

4. User’s Choice

Description o f Each User’s C hoice Functi on

U-4 Lightweigh t Original Mode

Selects either one of the following settings w hen the copier is equipped wi th the

•

Automatic Document F eeder AF-3.

If "0" is selected:

You can make copies only fr om originals of st andar d weight (N ormal
Mode).

If "1" is selected:

You can make copies from lightweight originals, as well as originals of the
standard weight (Lightweight Original Mode).

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Lightweight Original Mode OFF ✔

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1 Lightweight Original Mode ON

U-12 Auto Size/Manual priority

Specifies the default mode automatically selected in the initial mode.

•

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

1 Auto Size (AS)
2Manual ✔

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4. User’s Choice

U-13 Default auto exposure level

Determines t he d efau lt exposure level in t he Auto Exposure Mode.

•

Setting Value Description

46 Low, level 4
47 Low, level 3
48 Low, level 2
49 Low, level 1
50 Standard ✔
51 High , l evel 1
52 High , l evel 2

When the exposure level is "Low," the greater the level number is, the lower the

*

exposure lev el.

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

Chapter 4

Initial

Setting

Auxiliary Functions

Level

Lower

4321Standard12

O

Higher

4. User’s Choice

U-14 Default exposure mode/level

•

Determines t he defau lt exposure mode, either Auto or Manual, selected when
the control panel settings are reset.

If Auto is selected, this function also allows you to specify the default exposure
level (EXP) in the Manual Exposure Mode, after the Auto Exposure Mode has
been canceled.
If Manual is selected, the funct io n al so allows you to specify the defau lt
exposure level (EXP) in the Manual Exposure Mode.

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

The Auto Exp osu re Mode is selected.

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

The Manual Exposu re Mo de is selected.

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Auto Exposure Mode as Default

Setting

Value

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

Default Mode Expo s ure Sett ing in M anual Mode

Description Initial

Setting

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60

4. User’s Choice

Manual Exposure Mode as Default

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

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

* With EXP5 at the central level, the

exposure lev el w ill be lower as the
number becomes smaller, and it is
higher as the number becomes

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greater.

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4. User’s Choice

U-15 Default Finishing mode

•

Determines the default fini shing mode when the copier is equipped with the
Sorter.

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Non-Sort ✔
1Sort

U-20 Auto Panel Reset ON/OFF

•

Selects whether to activate the Auto Panel Res et function 60 seconds af ter a
copy cycle has been completed or a control panel key has been pressed.

If "0" is selected:

The control panel settings remain valid even after 60 seconds.

61

If "1" is selected:

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

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Auto Pan el R eset is not ac tivated.
1 Auto Pan el R eset is activated (af te r 1 minute) ✔

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4. User’s Choice

U-21 Energy Saver Mode ON/OFF and Timing

•

Selects whether or not to set the copier into the Energy Saving Mode after a
given time after a copy cycle has been completed or a Key is presse d.

If "0" is selected:

The copier is not set into the Energy Saving Mod e after the given time.

If "1" is selected:

The copier is automatically set int o the Energy Saving Mode after the given
time. The time i t take s the copier to enter the Energy Saving Mode can also
be selected from the ra nge of 1 to 10 minutes.

Chapter 4

Setting

Value

0

1

2

3

4

5

Description

Energy Saving Mode
disabled

Energy Saving Mode
enabled (1 min.)

Energy Saving Mode
enabled (2 min.)

Energy Saving Mode
enabled (3 min.)

Energy Saving Mode
enabled (4 min.)

Energy Saving Mode
enabled (5 min.)

Initial

Setting

Setting

Value

✔ 6

10

Description

Energy Saving Mode
enabled (6 min.)

Energy Saving Mode

7

enabled (7 min.)
Energy Saving Mode

8

enabled (8 min.)
Energy Saving Mode

9

enabled (9 min.)
Energy Saving Mode

enabled (10 min.)

U-23 Auto Panel Reset for Plug-In Counter

•

Determines w hether the copier is set into the initia l mo de when the Plug-In
Count er is pulled out after a copy cycle has been run using the Plug-In Counter.

Auxiliary Functions

Initial

Setting

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Copier is not reset.
1

Copier is initialized when the Plug-In Counter is
pulled out.

✔

4. User’s Choice

U-24 Sort/Non-Sort Auto Switching ON/OFF

•

Specifies w h ether to enab le automat ic sw itching betwe e n the S ort a nd N on -Sor t
Mode under the f ollowing conditions when t he c opie r i s equipped with the
Sorter and the Automati c Documen t Feeder .

Conditions

•

The copy cycle is initiated using a single original in the Sort Mode.

•

The copy cycle is in itiated to make two or more copies using tw o or more

originals in th e Non-Sor t Mode.

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

0 Sort/Non-S ort switching OFF
1 Sort/Non-S ort switching ON ✔

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U-28 Auto Shut Off

•

The auto shut-off function shuts down the copier a given period of time after
the last operation.

Setting Value Description Initial Setting

1 1 min.
2 2 min.

:
:

30 30 min. ✔

:

:
98 98 min.
99 120 min.

:
:

:
:

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4. User’s Choice

Making the User’s Cho ice Mode Set tings

Panel Reset

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1

Keep pressing the Panel Reset
Key for about 3 seconds.

U

* appears on the Zoom

Ratio Indi cator, and the
indicator on the Multi-Copy
Disp la y go es out .

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Zoom Ratio In dic ato r

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1

4

7

2

5

8

0

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Multi-Copy Display

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Using the Multi-Copy Keys,

3

6

9

C

2

enter the desired Choice Code
number.

If you have pressed an incorrect

*

number, press t he Clear Key,
then enter th e correct number.

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Example: Selectin g the

Lightweight Original
Mode:
Press and the Zoom

4

Ratio Indicator shows

U 4

.

Zoom Ratio Indicator

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4. User’s Choice

Press the Start Key.

3

* This causes the current setting

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

Zoom Rat io Indi cat or

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1

4

7

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2

5

8

0

3

6

9

C

Zoom Ratio Indicator

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Multi-Copy Display

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Press the Clear Key.

4

* This clears the curren t setting.

Multi-Copy Display

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4. User’s Choice

1

4

Press t he a ppro priate Mul ti-Copy

2

5

3

6

5

Key or Keys to enter the new
setting.

Chapter 4

7

Zoom Rat io Indi cat or

8

0

9

C

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See pages 57 -63 for t he Choice
Code.

* The Multi-Copy Di splay shows

the new setting.

Multi-Copy Display

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Press the Start Key.

6

* This enter s the new s ettin g.

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

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Zoom Rat io Indi cat or

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Multi-Copy Display

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Press the Panel Reset Key.

Auxiliary Functions

Panel Reset

7

* This al lows th e copie r to leave

the U ser’s Choice Mode and the
control pan e l shows t he defaul t
settings ag ain.

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NOTE

If the Choice Code number on the Zoom Ratio Indicator or codes on the
Multi-Copy D is play start blinking when the Start Key is pressed following step
2 or 5, that entry is invalid. Ch eck the c o rrect number. Pre s s the C lea r Ke y
and ent er the correct one.

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

(Replenishing Supplies, Cle aring M isfeeds,

and Correcting a Closure Failure)

This Chapter explains about the details of the various warning
indications given on the control panel, inc luding those that entail

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inhibition of the initiation of a copy cycle. It also shows action to be
taken for each case.

1. Q u i c k Reference for Indicator Lights 68

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights
Add Toner Indicator 70
Add Paper Indicator 72
I.U. Service Life Indicator 76
Closure Failure Indicator 85
Misfeed Indicator

•

Misfeed Indic ator a nd Monitor Display 86

•

M isfeed C learing Pro cedu re

: Cop ier EP1050 87

Aut omatic Doc ument Feed er AF-3 90

:

Sorter S-104 92

:

Chapter 5

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator 93

When an Indicat or Ligh ts Up

68

1. Quick Referen ce for Indicator Lights

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

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

%

A3

A3

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When the copier encounters any of the following conditions, a corresponding
warning indicator lig hts up. Some of the warning condit ions entail inhibition
of the initiation of a copy cycle:

•

A control panel k ey or keys have been incorrectly op erated .

•

Not al l necessary conditions are met to start a copy cycle.

•

The copier requires the operator’s intervention during a copy cycle.
The following table explains the mo st important warning conditions. You will
find more detailed pr ocedures on the page referenced in the "Action" colu mn.

Warning Indicators

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Add Toner
Indicator

Chapter 5

Add Paper
Indicator

Misfeed
Indicator

When an Indicator Lights Up

Indicator Copier State Action

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

1139O3270A

Add toner by fo l lowi ng the st ep s
given in the "Add Toner
Indicator" section.

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

given in the "Add Paper
Indicator" section.

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There i s a misfed sheet of pape r
inside the copier or an option
(including the AF-3).

➭ p. 72
Check the Monitor Display for

the location of the misfeed and
clear the misfed sheet of paper as
instructed.

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➭

➭

p. 70

p. 86

1. Quick Reference for Indicat or L ight s

Indicator Copier State Action

69

I.U. Service Life
Indicator

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Call-Tech.-Rep.
Indicator

1139O3940A

It is now time to replace the
Imaging Unit.
(When this Indicator ligh ts up, no
new copy cycle can be initiated.)

The copier has developed a
technical malfunction.

Replace the Imaging Unit by
following the steps given in "I.U.
Service Life Indicator" in this
chapter.

If the Cal l -Tech.-Rep. Indicator
remains lit even after you have
reset it, call yo ur Technical
Representative.

➭

➭

p. 76

p. 93

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

70

2. De tailed In stru ctions for Indic ator Ligh ts

Add Toner Indicator

The Add Tone r In dica t or li g hts up
when toner in the Toner Bottle is
running out.
Once the Indicator lights up, replace
the Toner Bottle with a new one as
soon as possible by following the
procedure given bel ow.

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Replacing the Toner B ot tle

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1

2

Swing down the Front Door.

Swing open the Toner Bottle
Holder and pull out the Toner
Bottle.

Shake a new Toner Bottle well.

When an Indicator Lights Up

3

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2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

With the Seal on the Toner

4

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5

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Bott le faci ng up , slow ly pee l of f
the Seal as illustrated.

NOTE

Be careful, some toner may
puff out from the bottle.

Ensuring that the arrow ( )
on the Toner Bottle is facing
toward yo u, in s ert the Bottle in to
position.

NOTE

Insert the Bottle all the way
into the copier until the
marking on the Bottle is
aligned with the marking
on the Toner Bottle Holder.

71

Swing th e Ton er Bottle Holder

6

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NOTES

•

Try to replace the To ner Bottle with a new one as soon as possible once the
Add To ne r I ndicator lights up. C on t inuing t o make c opies wi thout c hanging
the Toner Bottle w ill result in increasingly lighter images.

•

Use ONLY MT Toner 101B for the EP1050 copier. Using any other toner
could result in image trouble.

Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode

Use the Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode if the image is l igh t immediately
after replacing the To ner Bo ttle with a new one.

closed and close the Front Door.

➭

p. 54

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

72

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

Add Paper Indicator

Meter Count

Toner

Drum Dehumidify

Auto Size Sort Book

Adding Paper (Drawer)

Paper

A4

Auto

Lighter Darker

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When the Drawer or the Multi Bypass
Table has run out of paper, the Add
Paper In di ca tor li g ht s up a nd the St ar t
Key turns orange. At this time, you
cannot start a new copy cycle.

Use the follo wi ng procedure to load
paper into the Drawer or the Multi
Bypass Table.

Monito r D isplay

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Add Paper Indicator

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The indications on the left show th at the
Drawer has run out of paper.

Slide out the Drawer and press

1

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

Front Side

Back Side

When an Indicator Lights Up

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2

Unwrap the p a c ka ge of t he copy
paper and fan the paper stack
thoroughly.

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

Slid e out the Edge Guide and

3

1139O0390A

4

Trailing Edge Stop in the
direction of th e arrows.

Load the paper stack into the
Drawer so that its front side (the
side facing up when the package
was unwrapped) faces do wn.
Make sure that t he p aper stack
rests under th e two catches of th e
Drawer.

73

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5

NOTE

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

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Slide the Edge Guide and
Trailing Edge Stop tightly up
against the paper.
Slide the Drawer back in.

Level Indicator) on
the Edge Guide.

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When an Indicator Lights Up

74

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

Adding Paper (Multi Bypass Table)

Monito r D isplay

Chapter 5

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Add Paper Indicator

1139O3910A

Front Side

1139O1370A

The indications on the left show th at the
Multi Bypass Table has run out of paper.

Unwrap the p a c ka ge of t he copy

1

2

paper and fan the paper stack
thoroughly.

Load the paper stack onto the
Table so that its fron t side (t he
side facing up when the package
was unwrapped) faces u p and
inser t i t into the copier as far as it
will go.

When an Indicator Lights Up

1139O6130A

NOTE

When using once-copied paper,
load the paper st ac k so tha t it s
blan k side face s up.

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

75

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

76

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

I.U. Service Life Indicator

When time is abo ut to come when the
Imaging Unit needs replacement, the
I.U. Service Life Indi cator starts
blinking to prompt you to replace it
with a new on e.
Replace the Imaging Uni t by following
the procedure given b e l ow.

1142O174CA

When 2,500 mor e co pies are made with Add Toner Ind icator lighting up, or 7,500
more copies are made, after the I.U. Service Li fe Indicator has start ed blink in g,
the I.U. Service Life Ind icator lights up steadily and the copier inhibits the
initiation of a new copy cycle. See the diag ram b elow.

1139O5310A

Add Toner Indicator
lights up

Chapter 5

1139O5330A

Blinking

After 2,500
Copies

Whichever occurs first

5,000 copies made

Useful Tip

Replace the Imag ing Unit as soon a s possible onc e the I.U. Se rvice Life
Indicator has started blinking.

When an Indicator Lights Up

1139O5300A

No new copy cycle
can be initiate d.

Precautions fo r Handling

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

•

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

1139O6032A

•

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

77

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1139O6052A

1139O6062A

•

Do not s to re th e I. U. in a humid
place or subject to water splash.

•

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

Do not subject the I. U. to vibration.

Chapter 5

When an Indicator Lights Up

78

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

Removing th e I . U. from co pier

1142O071AA

Swing down the Front Door.

1

Turn the Lock Releas e Lever
counterclockwise to sw ing up th e
Upper Half of the copier.

Or
<If the copier is equipped with an
Automatic Document F eeder >

Chapter 5

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1139O0520A

Unlock and swing up the Upper Half
of the copier. Then, lock the Stopper

M2

.

Turn the I. U. Lock Release

2

3

Lever and, while holding it
down, pull the I. U. hal fway ou t
from t h e copier.

Firmly gras p the I. U. w i th both
hands and pull it all the way out
of the copier.

When an Indicator Lights Up

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Unpacking the I. U.

79

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

Starter Bottle

I. U.

4445U001AA

1

2
3

Peel off the p iece of tape and
open the Carton Box.

Take the Starter Bottle out fr om
the Carton Box.

Take the I. U. with its bag out of
the Carton Box.

Setting up the I. U.

4445U002AA

1

2

Take the I. U. out of the bag.

Chapter 5

Peel off the three pieces of tape
and packing materials.

When an Indicator Lights Up

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2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

4445U011AA

3

4

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

Remove the Cap from t he I . U.
and re-fit it to the used I. U. as
shown in the illus tration .

Chapter 5

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1139O0530A

5

6

Align the I. U. w ith the Rails in
the copier.

Slide the I. U. all t he way into
the copier.

When an Indicator Lights Up

1139O0540A

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

Be sure to push the I. U. into the

7

locked positi on un til a click i s
heard.
Then, check to see th e po s itio n
of Lock Release Lever, as shown
in the illustr ation.

81

4445U005AA

1142O076AA

NOTE

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

Lowe r t h e Up pe r H a lf of t he

8

copier and push it into the locked
position by pu s hi ng do wn on th e
portion marked with "Push Down
Here Only".

Or
<If the copier is equipped with an
Automatic Document F eeder >

Chapter 5

1142O077AA

M2

Unlock the Stopper
swing down and lock the Upper Half
of the copier. Then, close the Fron t
Door.

. Gently

When an Indicator Lights Up

82

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

Charging the Copier with St arter and Toner

4445U006AA

1

2

Swing out the B ottle Holder.

Hold the Starter Bottle so that its
tab is o n the up per s id e, s hak e it
well.

Chapter 5

1139O1410A

4445U007AA

3
4

Peel off the tape from the Starter
Bottle.

Align the markings on the
Starter Bo ttle w ith the upper sid e
of the Bottle H old er and slide the
Bottle into position.

NOTE

Insert the Bottle all the way
into the copier until the
marking on the Bottle is
aligned with the marking
on the Bottl e Holder.

When an Indicator Lights Up

4445U006AA

Then, swing in the Bottle Holder
until it locks into posit ion.

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

Close the Front Doo r.

5

Plug the Power Cord into the

6

Wall Outlet.

Turn ON the Power Switch.

7

1139O6012A

8

This will cau s e the wait indicator
to be shown on the control panel.

The c opier automatically start
the charging cycle for
approximately 5 minutes.

During this cycles, do not open
the Front Door.

83

1139U011AA

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

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

If "E1" or "E2" is indicated on
the Magnification Ratio
Indicator, t he tape ha s not been
removed from the Starter Bottle.
Swing down the Front Door and
remove t he tape and perform t he
starter charging procedure again.

Chapter 5

1139U012AA

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

When an Indicator Lights Up

84

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

4445U009AA

10

4445U010AA

9

Swing down the Front Door,
swing out the Bottle Holder and
remove the Starter Bott le.

Hold the Toner Bottle s o that its
tab is o n the up per s id e, s hak e it
well and peel off the tape.

Once the tape has b een remov ed,
hold th e Bo ttle s o that its T one r
Port faces up .

Chapter 5

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1139O1420A

11

Align the markings on the
Toner Bottle w ith the upper sid e
of the Bottle Holder and slide the
Bottle into position.

NOTE

Insert the Bottle all the way
into the copier until the
marking on the Bottle is
aligned with the marking
on the Bottl e Holder.

Then, swing in th e Bo ttle H o lder
until it locks into position an d
close the Front D oo r.

When an Indicator Lights Up

1139O1400A

2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

Closure Failure Indicator

The Closure Failure Indicat or lig hts up if
a copier door is left open, or an option is
not attached pr operly . A t this time, the
Monitor Display shows the location of
the closure failure. The Start Key turns
orange, and you can no longer start a new
copy cycle.
Correct the closure failure by following

1142O018AA

1142O018AA

Monitor Displa y Check Locat io ns

Check that the Right Door or Front Door is closed.

the procedure given b e l ow.

85

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1142O063AA

1142O062AA

1142O064AA

Check that the Sorter S-104 is in postion

•

Check that the Automatic
Document Feeder is
lowered.

•

Check that t he Docume n t Exit
Tray of the Automatic
Document Feeder is in
position.

1142O065AA

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1139O0600A

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When an Indicator Lights Up

86

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

Misfeed Indicator

If a pape r mis fee d occu rs d ur ing a copy
cycle, that copy cycle s to ps. A t this time,
the Misfeed Indicator lights up and the
Monitor Display shows the location. In
addition, the Star t Key t ur ns orange and
you cannot start a n ew copy cycle.

1142O019AB

1142O019AB

Misfeed Indi cator and Moni tor Dis play

Check the Monitor Disp lay for the location of the misfeed, and clear the misfed
sheet of paper according to the procedure given for each location.

Monitor Displa y Misfeed Loca tio n

Misfeed in the copier ➭ p. 87

1142O019AB

Chapter 5

1142O019AB

Misfeed in the Automatic Document
Feeder

➭

p. 90

1142O066AA

1142O068AB

1142O068AB

When an Indicator Lights Up

1142O069AB

1142O069AB

Misfeed in the Sorte r

➭

p. 92

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2. Detailed I n structions for Indicator Light s

Misfeed Clearing Procedure: Copier

87

NOTE

Use care not to touch the areas marked
with , "High Voltage", and
"Cau t i on/Hot " with bare hands.

1142O019AB

1142O019AB

1139O2160A

1

<When the copier is equipped
with a Multi Bypass Table>

Unload the paper stack from the
Multi Bypas s Table.

Swing down the Front Door and
turn the Lock Release Lever
counterclockwi s e to unlock and
swing up the Upper Half of the
copier.

Chapter 5

1142O071AA

1142O072AA

Or
<If the copier is equipped with an

Automatic Docu ment Feeder>

Unlock and sw ing up th e Upper Half
of the copier . Th en, lo ck the Stopper

M2

.

When an Indicator Lights Up

88

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lig hts

1142O073AA

2

3

Holding up the Fusing Unit, pull
out the sheet of pape r .

Remove any sheet of paper from
the Transport Sectio n.

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1142O074AA

4

5
6

Open the Right Door.

Then pull out the sheet of paper
from the Manual Bypass P ort.

Pull out the sh eet of pap er from
the P a pe r Take-Up Se c t i on.

Close the Right Doo r.

When an Indicator Lights Up

1142O075AA