Olivetti Copy Lab 200 User Guide
User’s guide
Contents
Machine Overview ..........................................................................................................................5
Front View .........................................................................................................................................................5
Rear View..........................................................................................................................................................6
Operator Panel................................................................................................................................7
Keys and LED’s .................................................................................................................................................7
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ..............................................................................................................................8
The Print Head................................................................................................................................9
Replacing the Print Head...................................................................................................................................9
Aligning the Print Head ....................................................................................................................................10
Automatic Alignment Following Insertion/Replacement of the Print Head...................................................................10
Alignment from the Printer Monitor Printer Care Card................................................................................................10
Alignment from the Print Care Menu .........................................................................................................................11
If You Hav e Trouble Installing the Print Head: .................................................................................................11
Cleaning the Print Head ...................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Clean Function .................................................................................................... 12
Cleaning the Print Head from the Print Care Menu .................................................................................................... 12
Cleaning the Electrical Contacts of the Print Head.....................................................................................................13
Cleaning the Electrical Contacts of the Print Carriage................................................................................................13
Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles............................................................................................................................... 13
Taking Care of the Print Head..........................................................................................................................14
Print Test.........................................................................................................................................................15
Print Test Using the Test Function ............................................................................................................................ 15
Print Test Using the Print Care Menu ........................................................................................................................15
Demo Page......................................................................................................................................................15
Printing Media...............................................................................................................................16
Loading Paper .................................................................................................................................................16
Loading Paper into the Automatic Sheet Feeder........................................................................................................ 16
Settings .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Loading Paper into the Bypass Feeder...................................................................................................................... 18
Paper Sizes and Types....................................................................................................................................19
1. Paper Sizes: ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
2. Paper Types: ........................................................................................................................................................20
Print Media Settings..................................................................................................................................................20
3. Unit Weight of the Paper....................................................................................................................................... 21
Precautions......................................................................................................................................................21
Copying.........................................................................................................................................22
Making Simple Copies.....................................................................................................................................22
Personalizing Your Copies...............................................................................................................................23
Using the Operator Panel..........................................................................................................................................23
Using the Menu.........................................................................................................................................................25
Menu Items...............................................................................................................................................................25
Copying Extra Thick Documents......................................................................................................................26
The Software.................................................................................................................................27
The Printer Monitor..........................................................................................................................................27
What is the Printer Monitor? .....................................................................................................................................27
How to Access the Printer Monitor ............................................................................................................................27
Printer Monitor Functions.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Printer Properties.............................................................................................................................................29
How to Open “Printer Properties” .............................................................................................................................. 29
On-Line Help Guides .......................................................................................................................................30
How to Access the Printer Driver On-Line Help .........................................................................................................30
How to Access the Troubleshooting On-line Help ......................................................................................................30
Uninstalling the Software .................................................................................................................................31
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Printing ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Before Printing .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Selecting the Machine as the Output Device............................................................................................................... 32
Personalizing Your Printing Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 33
Information About the Driver Settings.......................................................................................................................... 33
The scanner.................................................................................................................................. 34
Before Using the Scanner............................................................................................................................................ 34
Scan to File................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Scan to Mail .................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Generic Scan................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 35
General Care ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................35
Use...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Printer Care Functions.................................................................................................................................................. 37
Eliminating Paper Jams ............................................................................................................................................... 38
If the sheet is already outside the printing area:.........................................................................................................38
If the sheet is jammed inside one of the feeders: .......................................................................................................38
Transporting the Machine............................................................................................................................................. 39
Servicing........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 40
Status messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Error messages ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
Product characteristics ............................................................................................................... 51
Basic features ............................................................................................................................................................... 51
Copier module .............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Printer module .............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Scanner module ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
Consumables ............................................................................................................................... 53
Print Heads ................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Print Supports ............................................................................................................................................................... 53
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Machine Overview
The figures below illustrate the main components of the machine.
Front View
1
Automatic sheet feeder: contains the paper or other printing media loaded automatically on receipt of a print or
copy command.
2
Side paper guide: aligns the sheets according to their width.
3
Copier/scanner cover (closed).
4
Copier/scanner module: in which the document to be copied or scanned is to be inserted.
5
Operator panel: contains the buttons and LED’s used to perform copying operations.
6
Print head compartment cover (closed).
7
Paper output tray.
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2
4
5
6
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Machine Overview 5
Rear View
8
USB port: used for a serial connection with the machine (as an alternative to the parallel cable connection).
9
Paper support for the automatic sheet feeder: holds the paper or other printing media loaded into the automatic
sheet feeder.
10
Parallel port: used for a parallel connection with the machine (as an alternative to the USB cable connection).
11
Bypass feeder: used to load special printing media or single sheets into the machine.
12
Power cable socket: used to connect the machine to the electrical power supply.
13
Serial number of the machine (on the base of the machine – to be indicated in service calls)
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6 Machine Overview
Operator Panel
The operator panel comprises a set of keys and LED’s used to control and check the machine’s operating conditions.
The messages that appear on the LCD indicate the current operating conditions.
Keys and LED’s
Key and/or
LED’s
Intensity
One of the following LED’s lit:
Saturated,
Normal,
Pale
Quality
One of the following three LED’s
lit:
High Quality,
Normal,
Draft
Type of paper Selects the type of paper to be used (PLAIN, GLOSSY, PHOTOGRAPHIC, COATED, TRANSPARENCIES,
Zoom Selects a percentage value for the scale in which the image is to be represented (max. 400% , min. 25% ).
Print head
Select On the menu, confirms the selection shown on the LCD.
Menu
Minus (-) Decreases by one the number of copies set or activates the 2 on 1 function (copies 2 originals onto a single sheet of
Plus (+) Increases by one the number of copies set or activates the 2 on 1 function (copies 2 originals onto a single sheet of
Selects a value for the intensity of the copy colour.
Selects a value for the copy quality.
TRANSFERS).
Moves the print carriage to and from the insertion/removal position. If pressed after inserting/replacing the print head,
it starts the alignment procedure.
Used to access/browse through the parameter menu (see Menu items).
A4 paper).
On the menu: moves backwards through the list of values for the selected parameter.
A4 paper).
On the menu: moves forwards through the list of values for the selected parameter.
Function
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Key and/or
LED’s
Clear
B/N copy (grey key)
Colour copy (purple key)
Power button
Cancels the current copying operation.
Resets the number of copies set.
When pressed twice, restores the factory default values.
On the menu, exits from the menu.
Starts a black and white copying operation.
Starts a colour copying operation.
Turns the machine on/off
Function
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The liquid crystal display with 2 lines and 16 characters constantly shows the machine’s operating conditions
(machine status and error messages).
The display also shows the various programmable functions and the control functions present on the Menu, which
may be selected by pressing the corresponding key on the operator panel.
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The Print Head
You can use the colour print head provided or a black print head, which may be ordered separately.
This chapter describes the following procedures:
Replacing the print head
•
Aligning the print head
•
Cleaning the print head
•
Taking care of print heads
•
Replacing the Print Head
1.
If you are using the machine as a photocopier, press
operator panel.
If you are working in multifunctional mode, click on the Printer
Monitor
The print carriage will move to the insertion/removal position.
2.
Open the machine’s front cover by pushing it to the left, to gain
access to the print carriage compartment.
3.
By pushing the tab on the rear part of the print head seat backwards
(1), release (2) and remove the worn print head (3).
4.
Open the sealed print head pack and remove the print head
from it.
5.
Peel off the protective film.
Take care not to touch the electrical contacts (gold plate) or the print nozzles, and do not rest the
print head on them.
6.
With the gold electrical contacts facing the rear of the machine, insert
the print head.
7.
Fix the print head in position in the print carriage by pressing it towards
the rear of the machine until it clicks into position, then close the cover
by pushing it to the right.
8.
Press
PLEASE WAIT on the bottom line.
Printer Care
: the LCD shows INIT. PRINT HEAD on the top line, and
tab and click on the
Change
button).
on the
The Print Head 9
9.
At the end of the initialisation cycle (witch lasts about one minute and a half), the LCD shows NEW HEAD? on
the top line, and -=NO +=YES on the bottom line.
10.
Press
-=NO +=YES.
If you have trouble installing the print head, see the “Maintenance”
section of this manual.
on the operator panel; the LCD shows ALIGNMENT?
Aligning the Print Head
A message prompting you to align the print heads appears on the LCD whenever the print head is
removed/replaced/inserted in the machine.
The alignment function may also be activated at any time:
•
using the
•
from the Print care menu of the operator panel.
If the alignment procedure is aborted, the machine will restore the default parameter settings.
Make sure that there are at least two sheets of paper in the ASF.
Align
function on the printer monitor
Printer Care card
;
Automatic Alignment Following Insertion/Replacement of the Print Head
1.
If you press
the LCD shows the message ALIGNMENT PLEASE WAIT, and the machine prints a test page with the header
“Test 1 : Two-way alignment
2.
The LCD shows CHOOSE VALUE x (default value) -+. If the alignment that corresponds to “x” on the test page
represents the best solution, press
3.
The LCD shows the message CONFIRMATION PLEASE WAIT. The machine prints another test page with the
header “
100% PLAIN).
(YES) in response to the ALIGNMENT? -=NO +=YES message, after inserting the print head,
”.
. If it does not, select a different value using or , than press .
Confirm alignment
“, then automatically exits to READY TO COPY status (the LCD shows COPIES 1
Alignment from the Printer Monitor Printer Care Card
1.
Click on the Printer Monitor
2.
Click on the
3.
A confirmation message appears on the PC screen. Click on OK and then follow the instructions that appear on
the screen.
The machine prints a test page with the header
to “x” on the test page represents the best solution, click on OK. If it does not, type a different value on your PC
keyboard and click on OK. The machine prints another test page with the header “
exits automatically from the alignment procedure.
Align
button.
Printer Care
tab.
“Test 1 : Two-way alignment
”. If the alignment that corresponds
Confirm alignment
“, and then
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Alignment from the Print Care Menu
1.
Press on the operator panel until PRINT CARE MENU appears on the LCD.
2.
Press .
3.
Press until the PRINT HEAD ALIGNMENT message appears.
4.
Press .
5.
The LCD shows the ALIGNMENT PLEASE WAIT message, and then exits from the alignment procedure as
described in the “
Automatic Alignment Following Insertion/Replacement of the Print Head
” section.
If You Have Trouble Installing the Print Head:
•
Make sure that the print carriage is in the print head loading position (on the right-hand side of the machine, with
the possibility of access to the release lever).
•
Check that the print head compartment is clean and free of foreign bodies.
•
Make sure that the print head is correctly inserted (print head contacts against the print carriage contacts).
•
NEVER force the print head into its compartment. If you have trouble inserting the print head, remove it
completely and repeat the installation procedure.
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Cleaning the Print Head
The print head is cleaned automatically at regular intervals when the machine is turned on. This operation keeps the
print head nozzles clean to ensure an appropriate flow of ink.
The cleaning function may also be started, at any time:
•
Using the
•
Using the Print Care menu on the operator panel.
If the problem found in the print quality is not eliminated using the
operations:
Clean the electrical contacts of the print head
•
Clean the electrical contacts of the print carriage
•
Clean the print head nozzles manually
•
Clean
function on the Printer Monitor
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Clean Function
1.
Click on the Printer Monitor
2.
Click on the
3.
A confirmation message appears on the PC screen. Click on OK and then follow the instructions that appear on
the screen.
Clean
button.
Printer Care
tab.
Printer Care
card;
Clean
function, proceed with the following
Cleaning the Print Head from the Print Care Menu
1.
Press on the operator panel until PRINT CARE MENU appears on the LCD.
2.
Press .
3.
Press until HEAD CLEANING appears
4.
Press .
5.
The LCD shows the message HEAD CLEANING PLEASE WAIT, and then carries out the alignment procedure as
described in the “
Automatic Alignment Following Insertion/Replacement of the Print Head
” section.
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Cleaning the Electrical Contacts of the Print Head
Remove the print head from the machine (see “Replacing the Print
1.
Head”.
Using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, clean the electrical contacts (gold
2.
plate) of the print head, wiping from the bottom upwards, as shown in
the figure.
Take care not to touch the print head nozzles.
Reinsert the print head in the machine, closing the front cover.
3.
Carry out
4.
Test
the print head alignment
page to check the print quality.
procedure and then print the
Cleaning the Electrical Contacts of the Print Carriage
1.
Remove the print head from the machine (see “Replacing the Print Head” and put it in a safe place.
Take care not to touch the electrical contacts or print nozzles, and do not place the print head on them.
2.
Turn off the machine and disconnect it from the power socket.
3.
Using a clean, dry cloth, clean the print carriage contacts.
4.
Reinsert the print head in the machine and close the front cover.
5.
Carry out the
print head alignment
procedure and then print the
page to check the print quality.
Test
Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles
This procedure is ONLY to be carried out as a last resort, before replacing the entire print head.
Dampen a paper handkerchief with distilled water and wring it out to
1.
eliminate any surplus liquid.
Remove the print head from the machine (see “Replacing the Print
2.
Head”).
Holding the print head with the nozzles pointing downwards, tap it
3.
gently against the handkerchief.
Repeat this operation a few times, pressing the print head at different
4.
points of the handkerchief to clean the nozzles thoroughly.
Reinsert the print head in the machine, closing the front cover.
5.
Carry out the
6.
page to check the print quality.
print head alignment
procedure and then print the
Test
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Taking Care of the Print Head
•
Keep the print head in its sealed bag until it is to be used.
•
Before inserting the print head, remember to peel off the protective film.
•
Take care to insert the print head correctly in the print carriage (print head contacts against print carriage
contacts).
•
Take care not to stain yourself as the ink is resistant to detergents.
•
DO NOT try to fill the print head with ink as this will damage the print head and the printer itself.
•
DO NOT shake the print head. If the print head does not print correctly, clean as described in the
Print Head
Before turning off the machine, check that the print carriage is in its rest position. To ensure that this is the
case, always remember to turn the machine off before the computer.
section.
Cleaning the
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Print Test
The Test page contains technical data about the version and settings of the machine and the print head functions.
The print test may be started at any time:
•
Using the
•
using the Print care menu on the operator panel.
Test
function on the Printer Monitor
Print Test Using the Test Function
1.
Click on the Printer Monitor
2.
Click on the
3.
A confirmation message will appear on the PC screen. Click on OK.
Test
button.
Printer Care
Print Test Using the Print Care Menu
tab.
Printer Care
card;
1.
Press on the operator panel until PRINT CARE MENU appears on the LCD.
2.
Press .
3.
Press until the display shows PRINT HEAD TEST.
4.
Press .
5.
The LCD shows the message PRINT HEAD TEST PLEASE WAIT, and then executes the print test.
Demo Page
The demo page is your machine’s presentation page.
You can start printing the demo page at any time, using the
1.
Click on the Printer Monitor
2.
Click on the
3.
A confirmation message will appear on the PC screen. Click on OK.
Demo
button.
Printer Care
tab
Demo
function on the Printer Monitor
Printer Care
card.
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Printing Media
Loading Paper
Paper may be loaded:
into the automatic sheet feeder
•
into the bypass feeder
•
inserted in this feeder has printing priority over those present in the automatic sheet feeder.
: you can use this device to insert a single sheet or sheet of special paper. The sheet
Loading Paper into the Automatic Sheet Feeder
The automatic sheet feeder can hold up to 50 sheets of plain paper with a unit weight of 80 g/m
1.
Pull the paper support on the rear of the machine casing to the far right
and set it in a v ertical position.
The paper support is best suited to the use of A4 and Letter formats.
2.
Move the side guide of the automatic sheet feeder to the far left,
holding the guide catch pressed between you thumb and index finger.
3.
Flick through the sheets of paper to be loaded.
4.
Align the sheets on the right along the fixed guide and insert them in
the feeder as far as they will go inside the printer.
The surface to be used for printing must be placed face up. This is
particularly important when using paper with a treated printing
surface.
: you can load up to 50 sheets of plain paper,
2
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