Minolta EP1080 Operator's Manual

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EP1080

Thank yo u for pu rch a si ng th e Mi no lta EP10 80 . This operator’s manual expl ains how to operat e the copier a nd reple nish supplies.

It also gives some troubleshooting ti p s as well as general precau tio ns t o be observed when using the copier.

To ensure the best performance and effective use of your EP1080, read this manual carefully until you familiarize yourself thoroughly with its operation and features. After you have read through the manual, keep it for ready reference. Please use thi s manu al as a quick and handy reference tool for clarifying immediately any questions which may arise.

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Contents

Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies. Be sure to read th ese chapters before attempting to use 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

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Chapter 2 First Things to Know

about EP1080 7

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Your Copier EP1080 10 Inside Your Copier EP1080 12 Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201 14 Duplex Cabinet PF-201 and Duplex Unit AD-3 15 Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 16 Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 17 Staple Sorter ST-101 and 10 -Bin Sorter S-104 18 Multi Bypass Table MB-1 19

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Basic Panel 20 System Panel 22 Display Panel I 24 Displa y Pa nel I I 26

4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting the Copier

Turnin g On and Of f 28 When Copier is Turned On 29 Auto Co py St a rt Fu nct i on 30 Minimizing the Warm-up Time 31 Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 32 Auto Reset Function 33

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Chapter 3 Making Copies 35

1. Basic Copying Overview 36

2. Basic Job Setting

Original Placement 38 Using Automatic/Du plexin g Document Feeder (AF-3/AFR-7) 40 Image Density 46 Zoom Ratio

• Types of Zoom Ratio 48

• Auto Size Mode 51

• Zoom Ratio Table

(Orignal Size to Paper Size) 53

Paper Size

• Manual Mode 54

• Auto Paper Mode 56

Number of Co pi es 58 Copy Cycle Start 59 Interrupt Mode 60 Manual Bypass Copying 62

3. System Copying Overview 64

Typical Job Setting Procedures 66

4. System Job Setting

Job Type

• Available Job Types 68

• Precaution for Original Loading 72

Finishing Mode

• Finishing Modes 74

• Auto Dual Function 76

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

the Group Mode 77

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

Non-Sort Mode 77

• Selecting the Finishing Mode 78

• Precautions for Original Loading for Copies Stapled

Automatically or Manua lly 80

• Typical Finishing Modes 82

File M a rgin Mode 84 Cover Mode 86 Job Memory 88

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Chapter 4 Special Function 89

1. Checking The Total Number Of Copies Mode 90

2. Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode (Increasing the Image Density) 92

3. Drum Dehumidify Function 93

4. User’s Choice 94

Chapter 5 When an Indicator

Lights Up 107

(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeed, and Cor re cting a C lo s ure F a ilure)

1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights 108

2. Detailed Instruction for Indicator Lights

Add Toner In di ca tor 110 Add Paper Indicator 112 Add Staple Indicator 116 I. U. S e rvice Life Indic a tor 120 Closure Failure Indicator 130 Misfeed Indicator

• Misfeed Indicator and Monitor Display 132

• Misfeed Clearing Procedure

: Copier EP1080 134 : Paper Feed Cabinet P F-201 140 : Duplex Unit AD-3 142 : Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 146 : Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 147 : Sorter/Staple Sorter S-104/ST-101 148

Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator 149

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Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 151

1. When This Type of Copy is Produced

The Image is too light 15 2 The Image is too dark 152 The Copy is blurry 152 The Cop y ha s li n e s 154 The Copy has dark specks or spots 154 The Edge of the Copy is dirty 154 The Image on the Copy is not aligned properly 154

2. The Copier is Not Activated

No Indicators on the Control Panel light up 156 Pressing The Start Key does not star t the copy cycle 156 Contr ol panel Ke ys do not respo nd 158 The Copier is not activated when the Power Switch is turned ON 158

Chapter 7 Specifi cations 159

1. Copier EP 1080 160

2. Duplex Unit AD-3 162

3. Paper Feed C abinet PF-201 163

4. Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 164

5. Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 165

6. Staple Sorter ST-101 166

7. 10 Bin Sorter S-104 167

8. Multi Bypass Table MB-1 168

9. Copier Outline Dimensions 169

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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous 171

1. Care of the Copier

Daily Checks 172 Cleaning 174

2. Function Combination Matrix 178

3. Description of Paper Size 180

4. Zoom Ratio Table (Original Size to Paper Size) 181

5. Index 182

Chapte r 1

Safety Notes

Chapte r 2

First Things to Know about

EP1080

Chapte r 3

Making Co pi e s

Chapte r 4

Special Fu nction

Chapte r 5

When an Indicator Lig ht s Up

Chapte r 6

Troubleshooting

Chapte r 7

Specifications

Chapte r 8

Miscellaneous

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Using This Man ual

Organization

Chap t e rs 1 t hroug h 3 give the basi c information for m aki ng copies. Be sure to read these Chapters before attemptin g to use your copier.

Chapte r 1 Safety N otes

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

Chapter 2 First Things to Know About EP1080

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

Chapter 3 Making Copies (B asic C opying)

About how to make basic and sy stem copies. "BASIC COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 36 "SYSTEM COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 64 These pages give you a quick, at-a-gl ance flowchart for making copies, each step being keyed to a page number on which you will find a more detailed descrip tion.

Chapter 4 Special Functions

About th e special function s that you can use fo r specific purposes.

Chapter 5 When Such an Indicator Lit Up

About the various warning indications given on the control panel and steps to take to correct these faulty conditions.

Chapter 6 Troubleshoot ing

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

Chapter 7 Specifications

Complete specifications of the c opier system and options.

Chapter 8 Miscellaneous

About c a re of c opier an d the vari ous p ossibl e combinations o f functions.

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Page Organization

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

Index: Used to locate your Chapter quickly.

Section title

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Table of contents of the ch apter: Gives a table of contents of the Chapter which you can use to q u ickly locate your page.

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p. XX (Cross-reference):

Shows the page t o refer to for more det ailed inform ation.

Control Panel Indicators

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

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Using This Manual

Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy Paper

Certain conventions have been adopted and corresp ondi ng gr aphic symbols used in th e manu al to designate the various types of originals and copy pape r. These two pages explain about these conventions.

Copy Feeding Direction

In this copier system, the copy paper is taken up from the right-hand side of the copier and fed through the copier toward the left-hand side, out face up onto the Copy Tray. In the illustration below, the direction in which the paper is fed, as indicated by the arrow, is called the "feeding direction."

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"Width" and "Length"

Terms and Symbols Used

Using This Manual

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

A: Widt h B: Length

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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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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

Safety Notes

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

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

1. Installing the Copier Installat ion Si t e 2 Power So ur c e 2 Grounding 2 Space Requirements 3

2. Precautions for Use Operating Envir onment 4 Using the Cop ier Properly 4 Care of Copier Supplies 5 Moving 5

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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.

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

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An area where there is no possibility that it might be splashed with water or other liquid.

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An area free from di rect sunlight.

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

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A well ventilated place.

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A dry place.

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A dust-free location.

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An area not subject to undue vibration.

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A stable and level location.

Power Source

The power source voltage requirements are as follows.

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Use a power source with little voltage fluc tuat ions.

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

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

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The outlet should be located near the machine a nd easi ly accessible.

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

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

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Make sure that no un usu al, excessive force is being applied to the power cord or extension cord.

Grounding

To prevent receiving electrical shocks in the case of electrical leakage, always ground the copier. Connect the grounding wire to:

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The ground terminal of the outlet.

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A grounding contact which complies with the local electrical standards.

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

tele phone, or a wat e r p i pe.

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1. Ins tall ing the Co pier

Space Requirements

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

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

there is a vent ilation duct.

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300 mm

2,104 mm

852 mm

2,109 mm

200 mm

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200 mm

1,189 mm

150 mm

Safety Notes

609 mm

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1,242 mm

150 mm

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1,401 mm

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2. Precautions for Use

Operating Environment

The operating environment al req uirements of th e co pier are as follows.

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

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

Using the Copier Properly

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

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NEVER place a heavy object o n the c o pier or subject the cop ie r to shocks.

Safety Notes

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

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

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NEVER place a vase o r vessel containi ng wate r on the copier.

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

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NEVER at tempt to remove any Cover that is secured .

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

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

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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 s u ch a cord or cable wedged into its own mechanism.

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NEVER leave damages or cracks evident on th e copier po wer cord unattended. If you find any of these conditions, immediately shut down the copier, unplug the power cord, and call yo ur Tech. Rep. for appropr iate action.

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ALWAYS pro vi d e good ve n tilatio n when ma ki ng a la rg e num ber of con t in uo us copies.

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NEVER keep the copier running when it becomes inordinately hot or produces abnormal noise. If that happens, immediately turn OFF the copier, unplug it, and then call your Tech. Rep.

NOTE

= Locate th e Copier in a We l l Ve nt ilat e d Room = A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this copier. An unpleasant odor may, however , be created in poo rly ventilated rooms during extensive copier operations. For a comfortable, healthy, and safe operating environment, it is recommended that the room be well ventilated.

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1. Precautions for Us e

Care of Copier S upplies

Use the following precautions when handling the c opie r supplies ( toner, paper, etc.).

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

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Store pape r, which has been rem o ved fr om i ts wrap p er but not loaded into the Drawer, in a sealed plasti c bag in a cool, dark place.

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Use the corre ct toner for the exclusive use by the E P1080 copie r. Th e applicable co pier m ode l name is indicated on the Toner Bottle.

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Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

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

Moving

Chapter 1

Safety Notes

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

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Chapter 2

First Things to Know

about EP1080

This Chapter g iv e s y ou a br ie f description of th e sy stem prel imin a r y information about the different parts of the system.

Chapter 2

1. System Overview 8

2. Copier Parts and Accessories Outside You r Co pi er 10 Inside Your Copier 12 Paper Feed Cabinet 14 Duple x Cabine t and Duplex Unit 15 Duplexing Document Feeder 16 Automatic Document Feeder 17 Stapl e So r te r an d 1 0- B in Sor t er 1 8 Multi Bypass Table 19

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators Basic Panel 2 0 System Panel 22 Display Panel I 24 Display Panel II 26

4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting the Copier Turni ng On an d Off 28 When Copier is Turned On 29 Auto Copy Start Function 30 Minimizing the Warm-up Time 31 Initial Mode and Panel Resetting 32 Auto Reset Function 33

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1. System Overview

The EP1080 system can be configured with the following components.

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 <Option>

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Permits automatic feedi ng of mult ipl e

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originals.

10-Bi n So rte r S -104 <Opt i o n>

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Permits sorting or grouping copies into up

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to 10 copy sets or stacks.

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S-104

AF-3

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Staple Sorter ST-101 <Option>

ST-101

Automatically staples the copy sets or stacks that are sorted or grou ped th e same

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as with the S-10 4.

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Duplex Unit AD-3 <Option>

Turns over 1- s i d e d co pie s to make 2- s ide d

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copies.

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Duplex Cabinet PF-1D <Option>

Turns over 1- s i d e d co pie s to make 2- s ide d copies. It is also equipped with a storage drawer in which you can keep copy paper and toner.

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AD-3

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PF-1D

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1. System Overv iew

AFR-7

EP1080

Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7

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In addition to the function of AF-3, it

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can turn ov e r 2-sided origi nals .

MB-1

Multi Bypass

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Table MB-1

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Holds up to 50 sheets of special or standard paper which is not loaded in any of the Drawers, allowing you to make copies on

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EP1080

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them.

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Equipped with two Paper Drawers to hold up to 500

sheets of copy paper (80 g/m

). The Manual Bypass Table allows you to make a copy on paper which is not loaded in any of the Drawers and which is fed into

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Chapter 2

PF-201

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Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201 <Option>

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Equipped with two paper Drawers to hold up to 1,000 sheets of copy paper

(80 g/m

When equipped with Duplex Unit AD-3, it permits the c opier to offer 2-sided

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Outside Your Copier EP1 08 0

1 2

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First Things to Know about EP1080

3 4

Control Panel

Original Cov er

Power Switch Manual Bypass

Table <Access ory > Right Door

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: Use to start a copy cycle or make various

copying-job settings.

: Holds the original placed on the Original Glass in

position. To place an original, raise the Cover and place it in position on the Original Glass.

: Use to turn ON and OFF the copier. : Use for manual feedin g of paper into the copier.

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: Open to clear a paper misfeed.

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Total Counter

: Shows the total number of copies made so far.

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2. Copier Parts a nd Access ori es

Copy Tray

Front Door

1st Drawer

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: Ho l ds copies fe d ou t of t h e co p ier .

: Open for the following purposes:

• Replacing the Toner Cartridge.

• Clearing a paper misfeed.

• Cleani ng the Corona Units .

Closing the Front Door after a misfeed has b een cleared will turn OFF the Misfeed Indicator on the control panel.

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

The Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are movable, allowing you to load paper of different

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2nd Drawe r

Copy Tray Extender

: Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

: Slide this Extender out when making copies on

large-size paper .

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Inside Your Copier EP1080

Chapter 2

First Things to Know about EP1080

7 6

Original Width/Length Scale

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: Place yo ur original along thes e S cales fo r corr ect

positioning.

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Original Pad

Original G lass

Corona Unit

Cleaning Lever (Upper/Lower)

Lock Release Lever

Toner Bottle

Holder

: Holds t he ori gi nal in position on the Origina l G l ass.

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: Place yo ur original face down on this G las s .

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: Operate t he L e ver to cle a n th e corres pond ing

Corona Unit should unwanted lines be produced on

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the copy.

: Turn clockwise to swing up the Upper Half of the

copier for the following purpose.

• Clearing a paper misfeed

: Contains toner. Replace it with a new one when t he

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

: Swing open when replacing the Toner Bottle.

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2. Copier Parts a nd Access ori es

Chapter 2

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Upper Half of

Copier

Imaging Unit

Imaging Unit Lock

Release Lever Dehumidifier

Switch Fusing Unit Lo ck

Release Lever Fusing Unit

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: The copier main body can be divided into two

parts , t he upper and l ower, t he U pper Half being

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swung upward when so operated.

: Conv erts the original image to the copy image.

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: Operat e when repl acing the Imaging U nit .

: 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.

: Fuses the toner image onto the paper.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Paper Feed Cabinet PF-201

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2 3

3rd Drawer 4th Drawer Lower Right Door

: Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.

: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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

2. Copier Parts a nd Access ori es

Chapter 2

Left Door

Misfeed Removal

Guide Plate Duplex Unit

Storage Drawer

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: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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

copies.

: Holds copy paper, toner, and other supplies.

(PF-1D only)

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Lower Left Door

: Open when clearing a paper misfeed.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7

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F1 F3 F4

Document Exit Tray

Document Feed Tray

Document Guide Plates

Document Trans p ort Belt Lock Release Lever

Document Exit Tray Extender

Document Feed Unit Door F1, Document Turnover/Exit Unit D oor F3, Document Turnov er/Feed Uni t Guide Plate F4

Open when clearing an origin al misfeed.

Document Turnover/E xit Unit Door Lock Release Key F2

Press to open Document Turnov er/Ex it U nit Door F3. Holding do w n F2,

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open F3.

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

from AFR-7.

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

: Slide the plates as n ecess ary to the size of the

originals.

: Moves the original from the Document Feed Tray

to the Document Exit Tray.

: Press upward when raising the AFR-7.

: Pull out when making copies on larger paper.

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Automatic Document Feed er AF-3

2. Copier Parts a nd Access ori es

Chapter 2

Document Exit

Tray Document Feed

Tray Document Guide

Plates Document Release

Key Document Feed

Unit Guide Plate

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: 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 n ecess ary to the size of the

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originals.

: Pr es s when c lea ri ng a n orig in a l mi s feed. Holdi ng

down the lever, pu ll out the ori gin al.

: Open when clearing an original misfeed.

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Document

Trans p ort Belt Lock Release Lever

Document Exit

Tray Extender

: Moves the original from the Document Feed Tray

to the Document Exit Tray.

: Press upward when raising the AF-3.

: Pull out when making copies on larger paper.

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2. Copier Parts and Accessories

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

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2 3

Sort Bins

Lock Release Lever Stap l e Cover

Staple Cartridge Release Lever

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: Hold sorted or grouped 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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: Press to unlock th e Sorter.

: Open to replace t he Staple Cartridge.

(ST-101 only)

: Move t he Lev er up when rep lacing the Staple

Cartridge. (S T -101 on l y)

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Multi Bypass Table MB-1

2. Copier Parts a nd Access ori es

Chapter 2

Paper Guide Plate

Multi Bypass Table

Multi Bypass Tray

Extender

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: Slide as necessary to the s ize of the copy paper.

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

make copies continuously using paper fed from this Table. The Table is also used in conjun ctio n with

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the Cover Mode.

: Slide this Extender out when using large-size copy

paper.

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3. Control Pane l K eys and Indic ator s

Basic Panel

Chapter 2

1 2 3

First Things to Know about EP1080

6 7 8 9 10

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort &

Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

Orig. CopyFinishing

50%~200%

2in1

Auto

Lighter Darker

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

2 1 3 4 5

Clip Tray:

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

Syste m Panel :

See the other pages in this manual.

Exposure C ontrol Key ( < , Ligh ter):

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

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Auto Exposure Mode Key:

Press to select either the Auto or Manual Exposure Mode.

Exposure Control Key ( > , Darker) :

Press as necessary to make the exposure level high er in the Manual Exposure Mode.

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Zoom Down Key:

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

Zoom Up Key:

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

Display Panel:

See the other pages in this manual.

Multi-Copy Keys:

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

Panel Reset Key:

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

It does not, however, clear the contents of the copying job program memory and the settings

imm e d i ately before a n Interru pt Mo de.

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p. 22

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p. 50

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Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

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

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Auto

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Interrupt Key:

123 456

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

789

Start

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

Press once to interrupt a current job with a more urgent one. Press a second time to return to the previous job.

Pressing the Panel Reset Key or Clear Key does not cancel the Interrupt Mode.

Energy Sa vi n g Key :

Press to set the copier into the Energy Savin g Mode.

Clear Ke y:

Press to clear the number of copies, magnification, an d other settings.

Stop K ey:

Press to stop a multi-copy cycle. ➭

Star t Key:

Press to start a copy cycle.

➭

p. 60

p. 59

➭

p. 31

➭

In al so tells the stat us of the copier as follows: Lit green: The copier is ready to make copi es. Lit orange: The copier is making copies or warming up, or the Add Paper, Misfeed,

or Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator is lit.

Paper S elect Key:

Press to select the desired paper size or the Paper Select Mode, either Auto or Manual.

Enlargement Key:

Press to select a desired fixed enlargement ratio.

Full Size Key:

Press to select full size (100%) .

Reduction Key:

Press to select a desired fixed reduction ratio.

➭

p. 54

➭

p. 49

➭

p. 49

➭

p. 49

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

System Panel

Chapter 2

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

8 9

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort &

Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

Orig. CopyFinishing

Book

5 7

2in1

1139O2372A

First Things to Know about EP1080

Auto Size Mode Key

: Press as necessary to select the Auto Size Mode.

p. 51

➭

Manual Staple Key : Press to stapl e copy set s or stacks alread y made.

p. 79

➭

Mixed Original Detection Mode

: Pr e s s w hen making copi es us i n g t he AF -3 or

AFR-7 in which originals of assorted sizes are loaded together. When the copier i s set into the Mixed Original Detectio n Mode, it cancels the

p. 42

➭

p. 71

➭

p. 71

➭

p. 78

➭

Job Type Select Key II

Job Type Select Key I

Finishing Mode Select Key

High-S pee d Mod e .

: Press as necessary to select the type of copying job

you wish to perform.

: Press as necessary to select the type of copying job

you wish to perform.

: Press as necess ar y to select the t ype of exit

processing you want.

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

File Margin Mode

Key Cover Mode Key : Press to set the copier into the Cover Mode.

Job Memory Select

Key Job Memory Input

Key Drum Dehumidity

Key Auxiliary Toner

Replenishing Key Meter Count Key : Pr ess to check fo r each of the c urrent counts of

: Press to set the copier into the File Margin Mode.

p. 85

➭

p. 87

➭

: Press to call up a copying job program previously

stored in the program memory.

: Press to store a copying job program in the program

memory.

: Press to remove condensation formed on the

surface of the PC Drum.

: Press when the image on the copy becomes too

light. differ ent el ectr on ic counter s of th e copi er. ➭ p. 91

➭

p. 88

➭

p. 92

p. 88

➭

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Display Panel I

50%~200%

Chapter 2

Zoom Ratio Indicator /

Multi-Copy Display

Zoom Ratio Indicator

First Things to Know about EP1080

Auto

Lighter Darker

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

: Each shows the following data.

Multi-Copy Display

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

Auto

A3 A4

A4 A5

Zoom ratio

•

Ex.: 100% Number of copies set to be made

•

Ex.: 1 0 (copies) Number of copy sets (Sort and

•

Sort-a nd-St a pl e Mode) Ex.: 10 (sets) Number of copy stacks (Group Mode)

•

Ex.: 10 (stacks)

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1139O3150A

Count of the Total Co un ter

•

Ex.: 93,930 (copies)

User’s Ch oice code and setting

•

Ex.: Choice code: 10, Setting: 0

Malfunction code

•

Ex.: Ma l functi on code C0F30

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Zoom Information Display

Auto Size Mod e In dicat or

•

Auto

Fixed Ratio Indicator

•

A3 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Paper Information D is play

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1139O4622A

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Shows that the copier is now in the Auto Size Mode.

➭

p. 51

Show s w hic h copy size is now bein g produced from which original size. No indicator LEDs light up when a zoom ratio other than the standard is being used. Ex.: Shows t ha t 70% reduction i s being

Ex.: selected for use.

Chapter 2

Auto Paper Mode Indicator

•

Auto

1139O4612A

Add Paper Indicator

•

1139O3180A

Special Paper Indicator

•

1139O3190A

Paper Si ze In dica t or s

•

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

1139O4642A

Shows that the copier is now in the Auto Paper Mode.

p. 56

➭

Lights up when the currently selected Drawer ha s r un ou t o f paper . Add pape r as

p. 112

necessary.

➭

Lights up to indicate that the special paper setting has been made.

The special paper s etting can be made

using the Use r ’s Ch oice Mode .

Show the sizes of paper currently loaded in the Drawers. Shows th e s ize of the paper loaded in

the Drawers. Two or more of th es e circle markers can be lit up as long as the paper of the corresponding sizes is loaded in the Drawers.

Shows the paper size currently

selected for use.

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3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Display Panel II

Chapter 2

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Auto

Lighter Darker

Monitor Disp lay

Paper Port Indi cator

•

1139O3220A

Closure Failure I nd icator

•

50%~200%

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Auto

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

1139O4662A

Shows the Drawer which is currently selected for use.

p. 55

➭

It also l ig ht s up whe n a 1-si de d cop y is s to red in the Duplex Unit.

➭

p. 73 Ex.: Shows that the 1st Drawer is currently

Ex.: selected for use.

Indicates t hat a Door is lef t open.

pp. 109, 130

➭

The location of the D oo r left open is also indicated by a round marker. Ex.: Indicates that the Right Do or is left ope n.

1139O3230A

Misfeed Indicator

•

1139O3240A

1139O3230A

1139O3240A

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

pp. 109, 132

➭

Ex.: Shows that a misfeed has o ccurred in side t he

Ex.: copier.

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Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator

•

1139O3250A

Warning Information Display

Wait Indicator

•

1139O3260A

Add Toner Indicator

•

1139O3270A

Add Staple Indicator

•

1139O3280A

I.U. Service Life Indi cator

•

1139O3290A

Remove Copies I nd icator

•

3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators

Indicates that the copier has developed a malfunction. When a ma lfunct ion oc curs, the corresponding malfunction code is shown across the Zoom Ratio Indicator and Multi-Copy Display.

pp. 109, 149

➭

Indi c a t e s tha t the c op i er is w ar ming up . No copy cycle ca n be ini tiated as long as this Indicator stays li t. Wait until it goes out.

pp. 29, 108

➭

Indicates that the Toner Car tridge is runnin g out of toner. Replace t he Toner Cartridge as soon as possible.

pp. 108, 110

➭

Indicates that the Staple Cartr idg e is running out of staples. Replace the Staple Cartridge as soon as possible.

pp. 109, 116

➭

Indicates that the Imaging Unit n eeds replacement. Call you r Tech. Rep. immediately.

pp. 109, 120

➭

Indicates that there is a copy or copies left in the Sorter Bi ns. R emov e co pies from all Bins.

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Exposure Information Display

Auto Exposure Indicator

•

Auto

Lighter Darker

Exposure Level Indicator

•

Lighter Darker

1139O3400A

1139O4682A

1139O4692A

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

p. 46

➭

Shows the exposure setting level in th e Manual Exposure Mode.

p. 46

➭

The center LED is normally lit up.

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4. Turning On and O ff, and Resetting the Copier

Turning ON and OFF

Turning Copier ON

Chapter 2

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

1139O1100A

Turning Copier OFF

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

1139O1110A

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4. Turning On and Off, and Res ettin g the Copier

When Copier is Turned ON

The Wait Indicator lights up on the Warning Information Display of the control panel and the St art Key lights up orange, indicating that the copie r i s now warmi ng up .

123

456 789

Start

Stop

1139O4702A

Lit Up Orange.

Auto

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4

A4 A5

About 1 m in.

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

In about 1 min., the Wait Indicator goes out and the Start Key turns to green. Now, the copier i s rea dy to make copies.

123

50%~200%

456

Chapter 2

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First Things to Know about EP1080

Auto

Lighter Darker

We call the settings esta blished on th e contr ol panel at this time the "initial

settings."

➭

p. 32

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

789

Start

Lit Up Green.

Stop

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4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting the Copier

Auto Copy Start Function (Only when Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder AF-3/AFR-7 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

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123 456

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

Paper

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

789

Lit Up Green.

Start

1139O4532A

Stop

1139O4532A

When you load your orig inals in the AF-3 or AFR-7 while the copier is warming up , the Wait Indicator remains lit with the Start Key turn ing to green.

When the Start Key is then

pressed, the Star t K ey tur ns to orange and the AF-3 or AFR-7 starts feedin g the first or igi nal onto the Original Glas s.

As soon as the copi er co m pl et es warming up, the Wait Indicator

1139O0190A

goes out and the copy cycle is started.

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

Paper

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

Start

123 456 789

Lit Up Orange.

Stop

1139O5352A

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4. Turning On and Off, and Res ettin g 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 min. to comp lete th e w arm- up cycle. I nstead of turning the copier OFF, it’ s a good idea to use the Energy Saving Mode. Th e Mode will minimize the time it takes th e copier to complete the warm-up cycle to about 30 sec.

Entering the Energy Saving Mode

•

To set the copier into the Energy

Energy Saving

1139O4522A

Saving Mode, press the Energy Saving Key on the control panel.

◆

Then, all contr ol panel Indicators go out, except that the Start Key remains lit up green.

Chapter 2

1139O4522A

Auto Sizu

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Mixed Oring. Det

Book

Org. CopyFinishing

2in1

Lighter Darker

Meter

Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Leaving the Energy Saving Mode

1139O2360A

50%~200%

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

A3 A4 A4 A5

•

To allow the copie r to leave the Energy Saving Mode, press any Key on the control panel, for instance, the Start Key.

◆

This cancels th e Energy Savin g Mode and the copier will be ready to make copies in about 30 sec.

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

123 456 789

Start

Lit Up Green.

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

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First Things to Know about EP1080

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4. Turning On and Off, and Resetting the Copier

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting

Initial Mode

When the Power Switch is turned ON, the initial s ettings are indicated on th e contr ol pan el.

* The initial se ttings serve as the ref erence f o r all control panel setting s to be later

made.

Chapter 2

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

•

From 1-sided ori ginal to 1-sided copy

•

Non-Sort

•

No. of copies to be mad e: 1

•

Zoom ratio: Full size (100%)

•

Auto Paper Mode

(1st Draw er is selected, if the copier is no t equip p e d w ith a AF-3 or AFR- 7 )

First Things to Know about EP1080

•

Auto Exposure Mode

Auto Sizu

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort &

Staple

Group

Mixed Oring. Det

Book

Org. CopyFinishing

50%~200%

2in1

Auto

Lighter Darker

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

A3 A4 A4 A5

Auto

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

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Useful Tip

The initial settin gs can be chan g ed by U ser’s Choice. For detai ls, see "USER’S

➭

CHOICE,"

p. 94

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4. Turning On and Off, and Res ettin g the Copier

Panel Resetting

Pressing the Panel Reset Key resets all control pan el s ettings incl ud ing the number of copies t o be made a nd z oom ratio, initializing the mode.

If Automatic/Duplexing Document

Panel Reset

Feeder AF-3/AFR-7 is used, the original pres ent on the Original Glass will be ejected out of the unit.

1139O4782A

Useful Tip

Chapter 2

The Panel Reset Key enables you to cancel all previous settings efficiently. To avoid miscopy, try to press the Panel Reset Key before at tempting to make any set tin g for yo ur ow n job .

Auto Reset Function

If no Key on the control panel is pressed within about 60 sec. 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 may be enabled or disabled by User’s Choice. For

➭

more details, s ee "USER’S CHOICE."

p. 100

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Chapter 3

Ma ki ng Copies

This Chapter shows you how to make basic and system copies. "Basic Copying Overview" on p. 36 "System Copying Overview" on p. 64 These pages give you a quick, at-aglance flowchart for making copies, each step being keyed to a page number on which you will find mor e de tail e d desc rip tio n.

1. Basic Copying Overview 36

2. Basic Job Setting Original Placemen t 38 Using Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder 40 Image Density 46 Zoom Ratio

•

Types of Zoom Ratio 48

•

Auto Size Mode 51

•

Zoom Ratio Tabl e (Orignal S i ze to P aper Size) 53

Chapter 3

Paper Size

•

Manual Mode 54

•

Auto Paper Mode 56

Number of Co pi es 58 Copy C y c l e Start 59 Inter rupt Mo de 60 Manual Bypass Copying 62

3. System Copying Overview 64 Typical Job Setting Procedures 66

4. Sys tem Job Se tt ing Job Type

•

Available Jo b Types 68

•

Precaution for Original Loading 72

Finishing Mode

•

Finishing Modes 74

•

Auto Dual Function 76

•

When the Number of Copies Set to be Made Exceeds 25 in the Group Mode 77

•

If the Nu mbe r of Copies Set to b e Made Exceeds 50 in the Non-sort Mode 77

•

Selec t ing t he F inishing Mode 78

•

Preca utions f o r Or iginal Loading fo r Co pies Stapled Automatically or Manually 80

•

Typical Finishing Modes 82

Making Copies

File Ma rgin Mode 84 Cover Mode 86 Job Memory 88

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1. Basic Copying Overview

Place Your Original

•

Raise the Original Cove r and place your or iginal face dow n on the Original

➭

Glass.

Chapter 3

•

Load y our origina ls face up in the AF-3/AFR-7.

➭

p. 41

p. 38

1139O0200A

Set the Image

Dens it y of Co pies

•

Select the Auto Expo sure

➭

p. 47

Auto

1139O2002A

p. 47

Auto

Mode.

Lighter Darker

•

Set the im age density in the Ma nual Exposure Mode.

1139O2002

Select the Zoom

Ratio

•

Select the Auto Size Mode.

➭

p. 51

Auto

Size

1139O2662A

You will find the A uto

Size M ode Key on the system panel.

•

Select the desire d fixed zoom ratio from among those available.

➭

p. 49

Full Size

Lighter Darker

1139O2022A

Making Copies

1139O

1139O2012A

1139O0210A

1139O2012A

Auto

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

Auto

B4 A3

Full Size

B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size

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1. Basic Copying Overv iew

Select the Paper

Size

•

Select the Auto Pape r

➭

A3 A4 A4 A5

➭

p. 56

Auto

p. 54

A3 A4 A4 A5

Paper

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0072A

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0082A

Mode.

•

Select the desired paper size.

1139O0082A

Set the Number of

Copies

•

Using the Multi-Copy Keys, set the nu mber of copies t o be made or t he number of copy

➭

sets/stacks.

p. 58

23 56 89 0C

1139O2640A

If you enter a w rong number, press the Clear K ey

C and then enter

the correct number.

Start the Copy

Cycle

•

Press the Start K ey to start the copy cycle.

➭

p. 59

113

Press the Stop Key to stop the copy cycle.

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A3 A4

A4 A5

Auto

Paper

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

123

Energy Saving

456 789

Interrupt

Start

Stop

Panel Reset

1139O5372A

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2. Basic Job Setting

Original Placement

Place your origin al face d own on the Or iginal Glass. Different methods are used to load your originals depending on the type of your originals and whether the copier is equipped with an Automatic/Dup lexing Document Feeder AF-3/ AFR-7 (o ption ). Know the typ e of your origi nals and your copier system confi gu ration and use the appropriate procedure.

Sheet Originals (of a Standard Size)

Chapter 3

1139O0050A

Raise the Origi nal C ov er.

Place your original face down 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.

▼

Making Copies

Highly Transparent Originals

1139O0070A

1 2

Gently lower the Original Cover.

Place your original in the same way as the sheet originals.

Place a blank sheet of paper o f the same size as the original on 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.

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Book Original

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

1134O037AA

2. Bas ic Job Setting

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

NOTES

•

If the open book is not positioned properly for a job type involving "Boo k" original, you will end up having copies with pages in the wrong order.

•

Do not place an original weigh ing m or e th an 3kg on t h e Original G l ass, a s an image problem could result.

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Making Copies

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2. Ba sic Job Setting

Using Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder AF-3/AFR-7

Automatic/Dup lexing Document Feeder AF-3/ AFR-7 auto matical ly feed in sheet originals placed on the Document Feed Tray one by one for the making of copies. A fter the copy cycle has been completed, it automatically ejects the finished origi nal o nto the Document Exit Tray.

Some originals may be suitable for use in the AF-3/AFR-7, while others may no t be. Here is a gu ideline. Alway s be aware o f the type of or iginal s you are using in the AF-3/AFR-7.

◆

Originals Suitable for Use in A F-3/AFR-7 Type of Originals : Sheets Type of Original Paper : Plain paper Original Size

Chapter 3

Making Copies

[Normal Mode] : 1-sided and 2-sided (AFR-7 only) originals

: A3L, B4L, A4L, A4C, FLSL 2-in-1 (Dual Original Scanning) Mode

: A4C [Mixed Original Detection Mode]

1-sided and 2-sided (AFR-7 only) originals

: A3L, B4L, A4L, A4C Original Weight : 1-sided originals and 2-in-1 Mode

: 50 g/m

to 110 g/m

2-si de d or igi na ls

: 60 g/m

to 90 g/m

*Lightweight Orig inal Mode

: 40 g/m

* Lightweight Original M ode:

to 110 g/m

This mode allows you to use originals weighing in the range between 40

g/m

and 110 g/m2 when the copier is in the standard or Mixed Original Detection mode. Be sure to use the User’s Choice to turn ON the Lightweight Original Mode when you need to make copies from originals whose weights fall in the above range and that are loaded in the AF-3/AFR-7. A damaged original could result if you don’t use the Lightweight Original Mode for such originals.

➭

p. 95

◆

Originals Not Recommended for Use:

•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

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2. Bas ic Job Setting

Loading the Standard Originals

Swing th e Documen t Exit Tray

1 2

1139O0110A

NOTES

AFR-7

•

The maxim um numbe r of o r iginals t h at can be loaded is 50 (A4 or s maller) . * The capacity is 30 for A3 or B4 origianls.

AF-3

•

The maxim um numbe r of o r iginals t h at can be loaded is 30 (A4 or s maller) . * The capacity is 15 for A3 or B4 origianls.

•

Make sure that the to p l evel of your original stack does not exceed the marking.

•

Also make sure that the Document Guide Plates are in touch wit h the ed ge s 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.

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▼

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1139O1980A

1139O0100A

Swing th e Documen t Exit Tray

back again.

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

NOTE

No cop y cycle c an be initiated unless you swing the Document Exit Tray back again.

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2. Ba sic Job Setting

Loading Originals of Assorted Sizes (Using the Mixed Origi nal Detectio n Mode)

Chapter 3

Auto

Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Mixed Original Detection Mode Copying

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

Orig. CopyFinishing

2in1

1139O2372A

You may load originals having diff ere n t wi dths an d len gths in the AF-3/AFR-7 and make copies automatically (Aut o Paper, Auto Size) as necessary according to the size of each original.

1140O277

(Ex.) Auto Paper Mode

Making Copies

Using the Mixed Original Dete ction Mode

1139O0120A

Swing th e Documen t Exit Tray to the left as shown.

Load the stac k of yo ur or igi na ls on the Document Feed Tray so that the rear ed ge of each original is pressed agai nst t he rear Document Guide Plate which serves as the referen ce for correct positioning.

Slide the fron t D ocu ment Guide Plate to the rear s o t hat it is pressed against the front edges of the original s wi th t he g reatest width.

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Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort &

Mixed Orig. Det.

211

1139O0100A

2in1

1139O2632A

2. Bas ic Job Setting

Swing th e Documen t Exit Tray back again and pull out the Document Exit Tray Extender.

Press the Mixed O rigin al Detection Mode Key.

This completes th e setti ng procedure. Now, m ake your co pies by following th e steps given in "BASIC COPYING OVERV IEW " on p. 36.

Chapter 3

NOTE

The Sort-a nd-Staple or Manual Staple Mode cannot be used in the Mixed Original Detection Mode.

For Originals Not Suitable for Use in AF-3/AFR-7

Raise the AF-3/AFR-7 and place your original face down on the Original Glass . A lign the rear left corner of the original with the marker on the Original Width Scale and press the rear edge of the original up against the Original Positioning Plate placed at the rear side of the Original Glass.

Original Width Scale

Original Positio nin g Plate

1136O804AA

Making Copies

Gently lower the AF-3/AFR-7 and start the copy cycle.

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2. Ba sic Job Setting

NOTES

•

The AF-3/AFR-7 do es no t automatically eject the original placed on the Original Glass. If you have two or more originals to make copies from, repeat these proced ures a s many t imes as yo u place each new o riginal directly on the Or iginal Glass.

•

Be sure to raise the AF-3/AFR- 7 t o an ang le m ore than 15° before placing the original on the Or iginal Glass.

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2. Bas ic Job Setting

Chapter 3

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2. Basic Job Setting

Image Density

Auto

Lighter Darker

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

Chapter 3

needs.

Types of Exposure Modes

Auto Exposure Mode

Auto

Making Copies

50%~200%

Auto

A3 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

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Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

123 456

789

Start

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

1139O1032A

In the Auto Exposure Mode, the copier makes copies o f opt imum image density by automatical ly adjusting the exposure level according to the image d ensity of the original.

Manual Exposure Mode

Lighter Darker

Useful Tips

•

The exposure level in the Auto Exposure Mode can be varied by using the User’s Choice to s ui t your needs .

•

The copier ha s been factory-se t to select the Au to Exp o sure Mod e in the initial mode. The User’s Choice can be used to change this set t i ng to give priority to the Manual Expos ure Mode.

1139O2062A

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

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Selecting the Exposure Mode

Auto Exposure Mode

Auto

Lighter Darker

Manual Exposure Mode

Auto

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2. Bas ic Job Setting

Press the Auto Exposure Mode Key A as necessary to light up the Auto Exposure Indicator O 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 Le ve l Indica t or.

Chapter 3

Lighter Darker

Auto

Lighter Darker

Auto

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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

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2. Basic Job Setting

Zoom Ratio

Auto

Lighter Darker

The zoom ratio may be set manually by the operator when in the Manual Mode or automatically by the copier when in the Auto Size Mode. Select the

Chapter 3

appr opriat e m ode according to your needs. The selected zoom ratio is shown on the Zoom Ratio Indicator.

Types of Zo om Ratios

Fixed Zoom Rati os

50%~200%

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

123 456

789

Start

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

1139O1032A

Making Copies

Zoom Ra ti os

A4 B4 A3

Full Size B4 A4

A3 A4

50%~200%

1139O5382A

1139O3590A

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

1139O5382A

Any rat i os ot her th a n the fi xed on e s can be set.

* Zoom range: 50% to 200%

Zoom range: (in 1% increments)

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Selecting the Fixed Zoom Ratio

Full Size

2. Bas ic Job Setting

Press the Reduction, Full Size, or Enlargement Key to set a fixed zoo m ratio of yo ur c ho ice .

1139O2652A

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size

1139O0132A

1139O0142A

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

* The Zoom Ratio Indicator show s

"50%" when so selected.

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

The Zoom Ratio Indi c a t or shows

"200%" when so selected.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

A4 B4 A3

Full Size

B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size

1139O0152A

<Full Size> Pressing the Full Size Key selects full siz e 100%.

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2. Basic Job Setting

Setting a Zoom Ratio

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

ratio is reached.

50%~200%

Zoom Down Key: Making the Zoom Down Key: ratio smaller

1139O3640A

Zoom Up Key: Making the ratio Zoom Up Key: greater

Zoom range: 50% to 200%

Chapter 3

Useful Tip

To save time and effort, first select the fixed ratio nearest the target zoom ratio before using the Zoom Up or Down Key.

Making Copies

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2. Bas ic Job Setting

Auto Size Mode

•

The Auto Size Mode ca n be selected only when the copier is eq ui pped w ith AF-3 or AFR-7.

•

In th e Auto Size Mode, the copier automatical ly selects the correct zoom ratio according to the original size and paper size selected for use.

Selecting the Mode

Press the Auto Size Mode Key.

Auto Size

A3 A4

A4 A5

Auto

A4 B4 A3

Full Size

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

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The Zoom Ratio Indicator shows and the Auto Size Mode Indicator lights up.

Select the paper size. Selecting th e paper size

Auto

➭

p. 54

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Paper

Useful Tip

This mode is qui te efficie nt when you need to make copies from originals of assorted sizes for neat filing.

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2. Basic Job Setting

NOTES

Chapter 3

•

Auto

The Auto Size Mode Indicator blinks under any of the following conditions:

A4 B4 A3

B4 A4 A3 A4

•

The copier has been factory-set to select the Auto Paper Mode in the initial

Full Size

1139O8022A

◆

A good magnification ratio is below 50 % or over 200% in t he

Auto Size Mode. When this happens, cancel the Auto Size Mode and use the Manual Mode.

mode. This p ri o ri ty mod e can be chan g e d to the Au to Siz e Mode or Ma nua l Mode by using the User’s Ch oice.

➭

Initial mode User’s Cho ice

p. 32

➭

p. 96

Making Copies

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Zoom Ratio Table (Original Size to Paper Size)

2. Bas ic Job Setting

Metric Areas

Original Size Paper Size Zoom Ratio

A3 A4 70%

× 420 mm

297

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"

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%

Inch Areas

Original Size Paper Si ze Zoom Rat i o

11" × 17" 11" × 14" 82%

279.4

× 431.8

11" × 15" 11" × 14" 93%

279.4

× 381 mm

11" × 14" Legal 77%

279.4

× 355.6

Legal Foolscap 92%

8-1/2"

215.9

× 14"

× 355.6

Foolscap Letter 84%

8-1/2"

215.9

× 13"

× 330.2

Letter Invoice 64%

8-1/2"

215.9

× 11"

× 279.4

Invoice 11" × 17" 200%

5-1/2"

139.7

Zoom Ratio = Paper Size ÷ Original Size

× 8-1/2" × 215.9

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

Legal 77%

Foolscap 76%

Letter 64%

Invoice 50%

Legal 77%

Foolscap 77%

Letter 73%

Invoice 50%

Foolscap 77%

Letter 77%

Invoice 50%

Letter 78%

Invoice 60%

11" × 17" 121%

Invoice 64%

11" × 17" 129% 11" × 14" 107%

11" × 17" 129% 11" × 14" 127%

11" × 14" 164%

Legal 154%

Foolscap 152%

Letter 1 29%

Chapter 3

Making Copies

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2. Basic Job Setting

Paper Size

Lighter Darker

The paper size may be selected manually by the operator when in the Manual Mode or automatically by the copier when in the Auto Paper Mode. Select the

Chapter 3

appr opriat e m ode according to your needs. The selected pap er size, as well as the paper po rt load ed with that p aper, is shown on the control panel.

Manual Mode

Auto

50%~200%

Auto

A3 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

123 456

789

Start

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

1139O1032A

This mode allows you to select the paper size and s et the zoom ratio manually according to your particular needs.

Making Copies

Press the Paper Select Key once.

A3 A4 A4 A5

Paper

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0172A

The currently selected pape r size is marked with a lit arrow . Ex.: A4 (1st Drawer)

Press the Paper Select Key as

A3 A4 A4 A5

Paper

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0182A

necessary to select the paper size of your c ho ice .

▼

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Paper Port I ndica tor and Paper S ize I nd icat ors

Ex.: If th e co pier Drawers are loaded with

paper as follows

1st Drawer ... A4L 2nd Drawer ... B4L 3rd Drawer (Option) ... FLSL 4th Drawer (Option) ... A4C Multi Bypass Table (Option) ... A3L

1139O3690A

2. Bas ic Job Setting

Each time the P aper Select Key is pressed, the lit Paper Size Indicator (arr ow )

▼

and Paper Port Indicator cycle through th e different paper sizes and port locati ons as shown bel ow.

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0192A

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0202A

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0212A

Chapter 3

Making Copies

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0222A

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0232A

A3 A4

A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

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2. Basic Job Setting

Auto Paper Mode

Selecting the Mode

•

The Auto Paper Mode can be selected only when the copier is equippe d w ith AF-3 or AFR-7.

•

In the Auto Paper Mode, the copier automatica lly selects the correct paper size according to the original size and zoom ratio selected for use.

Auto

Press the Paper Select Key until the Auto Paper Mode Indicator lights up.

A3 A4 A4 A5

Chapter 3

Paper

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O0072A

* Set the zoom rati o.

➭

p. 49

Useful Tip

This mode is efficient when you want to make copies on paper of the same siz e as your originals, though you do not know the size of the originals.

Using the Special Pa per Mode

Making Copies

The Special Paper Mode lets you insert a p artition between copies or make a copy on colored paper. To use this feature, colored paper should be loaded in any of the Drawers i n advan ce. User’s Choice ➭ p. 102

A3 A4

A4 A5

Paper

The Drawer selected for the Special Paper Mo de will never be selected in the Auto Paper Select Mode. To use this feature, set the copie r in the Ma nual Mode and press the Paper Select Key to select the Drawe r which has been se t for the Special Paper Mo de b efo re attempting to s tart the co py cycle.

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1139O5402A

Press the Paper Sel ect Key to select the Special Paper Mode.

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NOTES

A3 A4

A4 A5

A3 A4

A4 A5

Auto

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

B4 B5

FLS. Inch

1139O0252

1139O0252A

1139O0262A

2. Bas ic Job Setting

•

If t h e paper of t he right size has run out in the Auto Paper Mode, both the Paper Size Indicator (arrow ) and

▼

Add Paper In dicator l ight up as shown on the left. If t his ha pp e ns , a dd paper of t he right siz e or cancel the Auto Paper Mode a nd use t he Manual Mode to make copies. If none of the Drawers are loaded with paper of the right size, both the Auto Pa per Mode Ind ic a t or a nd Paper Size Indicator (arrow )

▼

blink as shown on the left. In this case, load a drawer with paper of the right size or cancel the Auto Paper Mo de and use the Manual Mode to m ake co pi es.

Chapter 3

* Zoom Ratio Table (Original Size to

➭

Paper Size)

•

If the Paper Select Key is p ressed in the Auto Paper Mode, it automatically

p. 53

cancels the Mode to select the Man ua l Mode.

•

The copier has been factory-set to select the Auto Paper Mode in the initial mode. This p ri o ri ty mod e can be chan g e d to the Au to Siz e Mode or Ma nua l Mode by User’s Choice.

Initial mode User’s Cho ice

➭

p. 32

➭

p. 96

Automatic Drawer Switchin g

If the Drawer currently selected for use runs out of paper and there is another Drawer loaded with paper of the same s ize and in the same directio n, the copier automatically s elects t hat second Drawer to permit an uninter rupted cop y cycle.

Useful Tip

This featur e is a great advantage when you need to make a large number of copies on the same s ize paper. For example, an uninterrupted copy cycl e is possible to make up to 500 copies by using the AF-3 or AFR-7 if the 1st and 2nd Drawers are loaded with paper of the same s ize and in the same direction.

Making Copies

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2. Basic Job Setting

Number of Copies

Setting the Number of C opies

123

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

456 789

Chapter 3

Correcting the Number Entry

Making Copies

123 456

1139O2640A

1139O3740A

* The maximum number that can be

set is 99.

Example:

➀

To make 18 copies, press Key

➇

then Key

, in that or der.

and

The Multi-Copy Display now sho w s "18."

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

789

1139O2620A

1139O3750A

* The Multi-Copy Display is reset to

"1."

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Copy Cycle Start

2. Bas ic Job Setting

50%~200%

Auto

Lighter Darker

Auto

B4 A3

Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

Now you start the copy cycle for the copy job.

Starting the Cycle

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

1 2

123 456 789

Start

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

1139O1032A

Check the control panel to make sure t hat you have set up your copy job correct ly. Making sure it is lit up green, press the Start Key. The Start Key tur ns to orange and the copy cycle is started.

Chapter 3

Stopping a Multi-Copy Cycle

Stop

1139O2592A

1139O2360A

1139O2592A

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.

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

The Start Key wi ll s oon turn to green and t he copier is b r ough t to a stop. The Multi-Copy Display shows the number of copies yet to be made.

Making Copies

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2. Basic Job Setting

Interrupt Mode

Auto

Lighter Darker

The Interrupt Mode allows you to interrupt a current job and run a more urgent one. The copier ens ures that the old job will be resumed as soon as the Interrupt Mode is canceled.

Chapter 3

Making an Interrupt Copy

Interrupt

50%~200%

Auto

B4 A3

Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

123 456 789

Start

Stop

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

1139O1032A

Press the Interrupt Key. The Key may be pressed even while the current job i s being carried out.

1139O1032A

Making Copies

1139O2602A

The Interrupt Key LED lights up and, after a s hort time, the

1139O2602A

current copy cycle is stopped.

Make the necessary control panel

settings for the interrup t job and press the Start Key.

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2. Bas ic Job Setting

Canceling the Interrupt Mode

Press the I nter ru pt Key a second

Interrupt

time.

The Interrupt Key LED goes out and the copier restores the settings to th e previous state.

1139O2612A

NOTES

•

The Interrupt Mode cannot be canceled by the Panel Reset Key or Clear Key.

•

If the current job involves the Sort, Group, or Sort-and-Staple Mode, only Non-Sort modes can be selected in the Interr upt Mode.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

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2. Basic Job Setting

Manual Bypass Copying

Use the manual bypass copying capability of the copie r whe n you want to make copies on paper not loaded in a ny Drawer, or on transparencies, t ranslucent paper, or any ot her s pec ial pap er. If the copier is equipped with a Multi Bypass Table (option), you can load more than one sheet of such paper to make a continuous run. You can also use the Cover Mode capability if the Multi Bypass Table is u sed with Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder AF-3/AFR-7 (option).

◆

Types of Paper

•

Plain paper (weighin g 6 0 to 90 g/m2)

•

Heavyweight paper (weighing 90 to 157 g/m2)

•

Transparencies, translucent paper

◆

Paper Size

•

Chapter 3

Width: 100 to 297 mm

•

Length: 1 40 to 4 32 mm

◆

Capacity

•

Plain paper, heav y weight paper, transparencies, translucent paper ... 1 sheet at a time

•

Plain paper ... Appro x. 50 sh eet s

•

Heavywei ght paper , tr ansparenc ies, translu cent paper ... Approx. 20 s heets

Usin g the Ma nua l Bypas s Ta bl e

Making Copies

NOTES

•

Insert the copy paper one sheet at a time.

•

Do not inser t a shee t of paper while the copi er is w arming up or i n a multi-copy cycle.

•

The Auto Pa per Mod e , Auto Size Mod e, Boo k copy i ng, any o f t he Fi nishing modes, 2-sided copying, Margin Mode, or Cover Mode cannot be selected for manual byp as s co pyin g.

1139O0150A

1 2

Place the original o n the O rig inal Glass and make th e co ntrol panel settings.

Insert the copy paper into the copier.

◆

This automatical ly starts the copy cycle.

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Using the Multi Bypass Table

1139O0130A

1 2

2. Bas ic Job Setting

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

Swing down the Multi Bypass Table and sl ide the Paper Guide Plate to the size of the copy paper.

NOTE

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

Chapter 3

Place a neat stack of copy paper on the Table and inse rt it i nto the copier as far as it will go.

NOTES

1139O0140A

1139O2360A

NOTES

•

Fan the paper stack well before inserting if yo u ar e using transparencies or translucent paper.

•

Correct curl if you are using heavyweight paper.

Press the Start Key to start the copy cycle.

Making Copies

•

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

•

The Au t o Paper, Auto Si ze, Bo ok, F inishing, 2-Sided Copy , and Margin cannot be selected for manual bypass copying.

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3. System Copying Overvie w

Make th e

Basic Settings

Place your original.

•

Set the image

•

density. Set the zoom ratio.

•

Select the paper

•

size. Set the numb er of

•

copies to be made.

p. 36

➭

Chapter 3

Select the Job Type

Select the 2-sided copy.

•

Select the 2-sided original. ➭ p. 71

•

Book

Orig. Copy

Select the 2-in-1 mode.

•

Select the Book mode. ➭ p. 71

•

Book

1139O2522A

Select the

Finishing Mode

Select the finishing

•

p. 78

mode.

➭

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Finishing

Orig. Copy

Making Copies

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

1139O

1139O2532A

Mixed Orig. Det

Book

Orig. CopyFinishing

2in1

Lighter Darker

1139O2542A

Auto

1139O5252A

50%~200%

Letter Legal

Full Size

Legal

11 ~17

Auto

11 ~17 11 ~17

Letter Letter

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3. System Cop ying Overview

Select the

File Margi n Mode

Select the File

•

Margi n mode.

p. 85

➭

Margin

1139O2552A

Select the

Cover Mode

Select the Cover

•

p. 87

mode.

➭

Cover

1139O2562A

Select the

Job Memory

Call up the job

•

program from memory.

Job

Memory

Store the j ob

•

program in memory.

p. 88

➭

1139O2572A

p. 88

➭

Start the

Copy Cycle

Press the Start

•

Key to start the copy cycle.

p. 59

➭

1139O2360A

Chapter 3

Auto

Lighter Darker

50%~200%

Auto

A4 B4 A3 Full Size B4 A4 A3 A4

Full Size Paper

Auto

A3 A4 A4 A5

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

Cover

Job

Memory

Press the Stop Ke y to stop the

1139O2582A

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Start

copy cyc l e.

Stop

Making Copies

Energy Saving

Interrupt

Panel Reset

1139O5422A

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3. System Copying Overview

Typical Job Setting Procedures

Typical Jobs Job Set ting Pr ocedures

Making 1-s i ded co pies fr o m a 2-s ided original

Example 1

1. Load y our origina l into the AFR-7.

➡

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Making a 2-s ide d copy fr o m 1-s ided originals

Example 2

Making 1-s i ded co pies f ro m an open book

Example 3

1139O0310A

1139O0290A

1139O0260A

1. Place the 1st original .

➡

1139O0250A

1. Place the ope n book.

➡

Making 2-sided stapled copies from 1-sided originals

Example 4

1134O037AA

1139O6070A

1. Load yo ur originals into the AF-3/AFR -7.

➡

1139O0260A

1139O0240A

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2. Select the job type (2-sided > 1 -s ided).

3. System Cop ying Overview

Job Setting Procedures

3. Start the copy cycle.

Orig. Copy

Book

1139O2442A

2in1

➡

2. Select the job type (1-sided > 2 -s ided).

Orig. Copy

Book

1139O2422A

2in1

➡

2. Select the job type (Book > 1-si ded).

Book

2in1

➡

1139O2360A

3. Start the 1st copy cycle.

➡

1139O2360A

3. Sele ct the paper size.

A3 A4 A4 A5

B4 B5 FLS. Inch

Paper

4. Exc hange the 1st original for the 2nd.

1139O0270A

4. St art the copy cycle.

➡

5. Start the 2nd copy cycle.

Chapter 3

➡

1139O2360A

Making Copies

Orig. Copy

1139O2402A

2. Select the job type (1-sided > 2 -s ided).

Orig. Copy

Book

1139O2422A

2in1

➡

1139O2200A

3. Se lect th e finishing mode (Sort- and-Staple).

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Finishing

1139O2392A

1139O2360A

4. St art the copy cycle.

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4. System Job Setting

Job Type

Meter

Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Chapter 3

Available Job Types

Auto

Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

▲

1-sided 1-sided

Originals Copies

Making Copies

▲

1-sided 2-sided

Originals Copy

The following eigh t job types are available to choose from: 1-sided 1-sided,

▲▲

▲

▲▲

1-sided 2-sided, 2-sided 1-sided,

2in1

2-sided 2-sided, 1-sided 1-sided (2-i n-1), 1-sided 2-s i ded (2-i n-1),

▲

Book 1-sided, and Book 2-sided.

Book

Select the appropriate job type to make the intended copies.

Orig. CopyFinishing

1139O2372A

•

Select this type when you want to make 1-sided cop i e s fro m 1-sided originals.

▲

* The [1-sided 1-sided] type is

selected in the init ial mode. No LEDs on the job type panel is lit up

1139O0280A

at this time.

▲

•

Select 1 2 when you want to make 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals.

▲

2-sided 1-sided

Original

Copies

1139O0290A

1139O0310A

•

Select 2 1 when you want to make 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals.

▲

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4. Syste m Job Setting

▲

2-sided 2-sided

Original

▲

1-sided 1-sided (2-in-1)

Originals

Copy

1139O0300A

Copy

1140O273

▲

•

Select 2 2 when you want to make 2-side d cop ie s f ro m 2- si ded originals.

▲

•

Select 1 1 [2in1] when you want to make a 1-s ided copy, through reduction, fro m t wo 1-sided originals which are placed on the Original Glass side-by-side.

* When this type is selected, a

reduction ratio is automatical ly selected. You can nonetheless make a full- size cop y .

▲

First select 1 1 [2in1], then set the desired zoom rat i o.

Chapter 3

▲

1-sided 2-sided (2-in-1)

Originals

Copy

•

Select 1 2 [2in1] when you want to make a 2-s ided copy, through

▲

redu c t i on, from four 1-sided originals, each 2-original pair of which is placed on the Original Glass side-by -si de.

When this type is selecte d, a

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reduction ratio is automatical ly selected. You can nonetheless make a full- size cop y .

▲

First select 1 2 [2in1], then set the desired zoom rat i o.

NOTE

The copier must be equipped with a Duplexing Document Feeder AFR-7 (not

▲

an Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 ) to select 1 1 [2in1] or 1 2 [2in1].

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4. System Job Setting

Chapter 3

▲

Book 1-sided

Original

▲

Book 2-sided

Original

Copies

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Copy

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▲

•

Select Book 1 when you want to make a 1-sided copy of each page of an open book.

▲

•

Select Book 2 when you want to make a 2-sided copy of an open book, each page of the o pen bo ok being reproduced on one side of the copy.

NOTES

•

The size of the original should be A4 crosswi s e for

▲

1 1 [2in1] and 1 2 [2in1].

Making Copies

(A4C)

A4 Size

Blank Sheet of Paper

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•

The size of the book should be A4

▲

for Book 1 and Book 2.

▲

•

When using 1 2, 1 1 [2in1], and

▲

1 2 [2in1] for an odd number of 1-si de d ori g in als , add on e bl an k shee t of pape r at the end of the original s e t.

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Selecting the Job Type

Book

Orig. Copy

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4. Syste m Job Setting

2in1

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•

Press Job Type Select Key I to select the job type of your choice.

Each time Job Type Sel ect K ey I is

pressed, the newly s elected job type is indicated by a lit LED as show n belo w (ex ce pt for 1- s id e d 1-sided which is indicated by no LEDs lightin g up).

▲

Orig. Copy

Book

2in1

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*No LE D s lighting up (initial mode)

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•

Press Job Type Select Key II to select the job type of your choice.

Each time Job Type Sel ect K ey II

is pressed, the newly selected jo b type is indicated by a lit LED as show n belo w (ex ce pt for 1- s id e d 1-sided which is indicated by no LEDs lightin g up).

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Chapter 3

Making Copies

▲

2in1

Book

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4. System Job Setting

Precaution for Original Loading

Use the following precauti on fo r original loading w hen y ou are goi ng to make 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals.

Load the originals crosswise. If the original s are lo aded lengthwise, copies w ill be fed out one inverted from the other.

Correct:

2-Sided Originals Loade d Crossw ise

Chapter 3

1-Sided Copies

Making Copies

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Wrong:

2-Sided Originals Loaded Lengthwise

1-Sided Copies

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Panel Display in 2-Sided Copying

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4. Syste m Job Setting

The copier start s a 2-sided copying cycle when you select a mode to make 2-sided copies (i.e., 1 2 or

▲

2 2) and press the Start Key. On completing the first copy cycle, the copier stores the 1-s ided copy in the Duplex Unit, getting ready to run the second copy cycle.

At this time, one of the Paper Po rt Indicators (for con venien ce sake, let us call it the 2-Sided Copy Indicator) lights up to indicate that the copy has been stored in the Duplex Unit.

▲

Chapter 3

Canceling 2-Sided Copying

When the copier has completed the first copy cycle of a 2-sided copying cycle, there is a 1- s ided copy stored in th e Duplex Unit. If you want to cance l the 2-s ided copying mode at this poi nt, yo u need to f eed the 1-sided copy out of the Duplex Unit and copier onto the Copy Tray.

Press the Panel Reset Key.

◆

The 2-Sided Copy Indicator, which has stayed lit up, starts blinking.

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Press the Start Key.

◆

This feeds the copy in the Duple x Uni t out th rough the copier onto the Copy Tray. Then, the 2-Sided Copy Indicator goes out, indicating

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that the copier has left the 2-si de d cop yin g mo de.

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4. System Job Setting

Finishing Mode

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto

Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort &

Staple

Group

Finishing Modes

Chapter 3

Non-Sort

Originals

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

Orig. CopyFinishing

2in1

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Copies

The copier offers four different finishing modes to choose from: Non-Sort, Sort, Sort-a nd-St aple, and Grou p.

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

•

This is the normal fin ish ing mod e in which no sorting, grouping, or stapling takes place. All copies are fed out onto the Top Bin.

* No finishing mode LEDs light up

Making Copies

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Sort

Copies

when the copier is in the Non-Sort Mode.

•

This is t he fini shin g mode in which copies are sor ted into complete s ets

Originals

Sort-and-Staple

Originals

Top Bin

Copies

2nd Bin

Copies

3rd Bin

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Copies

of your originals. Copies are fed out onto the Sort Bins.

This mode is effect ive wh en making a number of copies from a number of originals.

•

This is t he mode in w hich copies ar e sorted into complete sets o f your originals, each set being stapled together. Copies are fed out onto the Sort Bins.

Copies

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Group

Originals

Useful Tip

Copies

Top Bin

2nd Bin

3rd Bin

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4. Syste m Job Setting

•

This is the mode in which the copies made from each single original are separated into groups, each group containing the same number of copies.

Originals

Manual Staple

Originals

Copy Sets (Sorted)

Copy Stacks (Grouped)

Copies

Top Bin

2nd B in

3rd Bin

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Manual Staple

Place your originals one by one and set the number of copies you need for each original. This will allow you to separate copies made from each single original into groups, each group containing a different number of copies.

•

This mode allows you to staple copy sets already made in the Sort Mode or copy stacks made in the Group Mode.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

The copier has been factory-set to select Sort in the initial mode. The User’s Choice can, however, be used to change this setting to g ive priority to Non-Sort, Sort, Sort-and-Staple, or Group. User’s Choice

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p. 100

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4. System Job Setting

Auto Dual Function

Though each of the Sort Bins can only hold up to 25 sheets of paper, the Auto Dual Function permits sorting of copies of up to 50 originals under certain conditions.

Auto Dual Function in Sort Mode

When 5 or les s cop ies are made from an original set consisting of more than 25 originals in the Sort Mode, th e Sor ter or Stap le S or ter is automatically set into the Auto Dual Mode by using the 6th to 10th Bins.

Copies Bins in Use

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 n umb er of copies set to be made e xceed s 5, the in itiation of a new cop y

cycle is inhibited from the 26th original.

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

Sorter or Staple Sorter

•

Each of the Top to

Making Copies

3rd Bins contains 25 sorted copies.

•

Each of the 6th to 8th Bins contains 5 sorted copies.

Place copies in the 6th Bin on t hose in the To p Bin to have a complete set from

Sorting i n to 3 Sets

30-Page Original Set

your originals. In the same way, place copies in the 7th Bin on those in the 2nd Bin and copies in the 8th Bin on those in the 3rd Bin.

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Auto Dual Function in Sort -a nd-Staple Mode

When 5 or les s cop ies are made from an original set consisting of more than 25 originals in the Sort Mode, th e Sor t-an d- S taple Mode is automatical ly canceled and the Staple Sorter is set into the Sort Mode to activate the Auto Dual Function (no stapling takes place).

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4. Syste m Job Setting

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

When more than 25 copies are to be grouped together into one group, the Sorter or Staple Sorter uses the subsequent Bin to continue grouping the copies.

Original Copies Bins in Use

1st

2nd to Nth Same way

1st to 25th copies Top Bin 26th and sub seq ue nt co pie s 2nd Bin

Example: Separating copies made from 2 different originals into two groups where each group contains 35 copies.

•

Copies of 1st original Top Bin: 25 2nd Bin: 10

•

Copies of 2nd original 3rd Bin: 25 4th Bin: 10

Separating into groups, each containing 35 copies

2 Original s

Chapter 3

Making Copies

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If the Number of Copies Set to be Made Exceeds 50 in the Non-Sort Mode

The capacity of the Top Bin is 50. If more tha n 50 copies are made in the Non-Sort Mode, the Sor ter uses th e 2n d, 3rd , ... Bin s to hold those excess copies.

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4. System Job Setting

Selecting the Finishing Mode

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Meter Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

Orig. CopyFinishing

2in1

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Press the Finishing Mode Select Key as necessary to select the desired mode.

* Each depression of the Key selects

a new finishing mode, as indicated by a lit LED.

NOTES

•

The Sort o r Group Mode cannot be selected unless the copier is equipped with a 10-Bin So r t er or Sta ple Sor te r (o ption) . T he Sor t-and-S taple Mod e cannot be selected unless the copier is equipped with a Staple Sorter (option).

•

The capacity of each S ort Bin is 25 copies.

If this capac ity i s exceeded , the Remove Copies Indi cator lights up on t h e co nt rol panel and the Start Key t urns to orange, in hibit i ng th e initia t i on of

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a new copy cycle.

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Usin g the Manual Stap le Mo de

Manual

Staple

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4. Syste m Job Setting

<To staple copies after they have been

made>

Make sure that each copy set or stack is fed out into the Sort Bin. Then, press the M anual S tapl e Key. Then the copy set or stack in the Sort Bin is s t apled together.

Align the edges of the sheets of

paper to be stapled together.

Chapter 3

Manual

Staple

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Stapling Position

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Place the neat stack of paper on

the Top Bin of the Staple Sorter.

NOTES

•

Make sure of the stapling position and press the neat stack of paper against the b r acket ( wh ich is invisible from the outside) at the front righ t corner in the Bin.

•

Up to 25 sheets (80 g/m2) of paper can be placed for stapling.

•

Never attempt to reac h with your hand to the staplin g position in the Bin, as doing so can be very dangerous.

Press the Manual Staple Key.

Then the paper stack in the Top Bin is sta pl ed togeth e r.

Making Copies

Useful Tip

This feature is ef fici ent wh en you want t o sta ple origina ls from wh ich y o u have just completed making copies.

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4. System Job Setting

Precautions for Original Loading for Copies Stapled Automatically or Manually

If you want to have your copy sets or stacks stapled automatically in the Sort-and-Stap le M ode or manually in the Manu al Staple Mode, position t he originals crosswise. The originals should also be placed so that the stapling position (marked with X) is positioned as shown.

Original Directio n and Stapli ng Posi tio n

Correct:

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Originals Loaded Crosswise

Place the originals on the Docume nt Fee d Tray s o t hat the stapling corner is at the rear left side as shown.

Copy Set/St ack Stapled at Top L e ft Corner

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Wrong:

4. Syste m Job Setting

Original s Loaded Length wise

Copy S et/ St ack Stapled at Top Right Corner

Chapter 3

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Staplin g Point

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Place the original, with its stapling poin t a t the upper right p osition a s shown in the illustration.

Making Copies

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4. System Job Setting

Typical Finishing Mode

Chapter 3

Finishing

Mode

Non-Sort

Manual

Stapling

Impossible

Examples

Ex.: Making t w o copies eac h.

Original Set

Ex.: Sorting copies into 2 copy sets and having them stapled

Ex.: manually.

Copy Sets

Original Set

Copy Set

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Stapled C opy Sets

Making Copies

Sort

Possible

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4. Syste m Job Setting

Finishing

Mode

Sort-and-

Staple

Manual

Stapling

Impossible

Examples

Ex.: Sorting and stapling copies into 2 copy sets.

Stapled Copy Sets

Original Set

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Ex.: Separating copies into 3 groups, each group containing 2

Ex.: copies, and having each stapled manually.

Copy Stacks

Stapled Cop y Stacks

Chapter 3

Group

Original Set

Possible

Making Copies

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4. System Job Setting

File Margin Mode

Meter

Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

When in the File Margin Mode, the copier provides a file margin along the leading edge of th e copy.

2in1

Both 1-sided and 2-sided originals can be used in the File Margin Mode. Select the appro priate job t ype according to your

originals.

Orig. CopyFinishing

Chapter 3

Types of File Margin Modes

1-Sided Originals

Making Copies

2-Sided Original

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1-Sided Copies wit h File M argin

2-Sided Copy with File M argin

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1-Sided Copies wit h File M argin

Margin Width

10 mm

The file margin w idth is 10 mm.

2-Sided Copy with File M argin

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Loading the Originals

Using the Original Glass Using AF-3/AFR-7

4. Syste m Job Setting

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Position the file margin side to the right. Position the file margin side to the left.

Setting the File Margin Mode

Place the original.

Press the File Margin Mode Key

Margin

Book

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2in1

to set the copie r into the File Margin Mode.

Press the Job Type Select Key to select the appropriate job type.

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Chapter 3

Making Copies

Orig. Copy

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4. System Job Setting

Cover Mode

Meter

Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

The Cover Mode l e ts you make a f ront co v er for a copy set by copying the first page of an orig inal s et on col or ed pape r.

2in1

It may be used to differentiate th e cover of a copy set from the others.

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Orig. CopyFinishing

Original Set

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Copy Set Made Using …

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NOTES

•

This mode can only be selected when the copier is equipp ed with an Automatic/Du plexing Document Feeder AF-3/ AFR-7 and a Multi Bypass Table.

•

This mode cannot be selected when 1 2 or 2 2 is selected for the job

▲

type.

Colored Paper

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Setting the C ov er Mode

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4. Syste m Job Setting

Place the paper for the cover on

the Multi Bypass Table.

NOTE

Up to 50 sheets of plain paper can be placed on the Multi Bypass Table.

Load your originals into Automatic/Dup lexing Document Feeder AF-3/AFR-7.

Chapter 3

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Press the Cover Mode Key to set

Cover

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NOTE

Be sure to place the paper fo r th e cov e r on the Multi Bypass T able. No copies can be made for covers unles s th e Multi Byp ass T a ble is loaded wi th paper .

the copier into the Cover Mod e.

Making Copies

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4. System Job Setting

Job Memory

Meter

Count

Toner

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Auto

Size

Margin

Cover

Job

Memory

Manual

Staple

Sort

Sort & Staple

Group

Mixed Orig. Det.

Book

One copying job program that is frequently used can be stored in memory and called up later as necessary.

2in1

Chapter 3

Making Copies

Orig. CopyFinishing

Drum

Dehumidify

Input

Job

Memory

Cover

Job

Memory

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1 2

Press the Job Memory Input Key.

Make the control panel settings for the job to be stored in job memory.

Press the Job Memory Select Key. This s tores the co p y ing job program in job memory.

If you have stored a wrong job program or if you want to replace an old job program with a new one, perform steps 1, 2, and 3. To call up the job program from memory, press the Job Memory Select Key.

NOTE

All copying settings that can be made o n the control panel can be stored in job memory, except the Interrupt, Manual Staple, Ener gy Saving, Drum Dehumidify Auxiliary T oner Replenishing, a nd T ota l Check Modes.

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