Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111
220/270 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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U.S.A.
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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatil ity from this ma chine all opera tors sho uld careful ly read an d follow the ins tructi ons in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Notes:
Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine.
Certain options may not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Operator Safety
This machine is consid ered a c lass 1 lase r devic e, safe fo r office /EDP use. The machi ne cont ains a
5-milliwat, 760-800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
The following label is attached on the back side of the machine.
Laser Safety:
The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the fi eld. Customer eng ineers are therefor e directed to return a ll chassis and l aser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes:
The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your machine before reading this manual. (For details, see ⇒ P.1
•Type 1: Aficio 220
•Type 2: Aficio 270
Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
Ricoh shall not be resp onsib le for any damag e or exp ense that m ight res ult fr om the u se of part s other
than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
Power Source:
220–240V, 50/60Hz, 6A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about the power
source, see ⇒ P.132
“Power Connection”
.
“Machine Types”
.)
Declaration of Conformity
“The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC.”
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
When using your machine, the following safety precautions should be always
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
R
WARNING:
Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-
•
tension cord.
Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
•
power cable or plug becom es frayed or otherwise damaged.
Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not
•
remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual.
Turn off the powe r and disconnect the power plug (by pu lling the plug,
•
not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists:
You spill something into the equipment.
•
You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
•
Your equipment's cover has been damaged.
•
Do not incinerate spilled tone r or used toner. Toner dust might ign i te
•
when exposed to an open flame.
Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate col-
•
lection sites.
Dispose of the used toner bottle in accordance with the local regula-
•
tion.
i
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CAUTION:
•
Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment.
While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will
not be damaged under the equipment.
•
When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•
Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the equipment.
•
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner bottle out of the reach of children.
•
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended
supply's wastes at household waste collection point. Disposal can take
place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.
•
The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a
label indicating the “hot surface”. Otherwise it could cause a personal burn.
•
Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and functionality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies available at an authorized dealer.
ii
How to Read this Manual
R
R
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in
death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in minor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this
symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety
Information section.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
This machine comes in two models which vary in copy speed. To make sure
which model you have, see the inside front cover.
Type 1Type 2
Copy speed22 copies/minute (A4K,
1
8
/2" × 11"K)
Fax unitOptionOption
Printer unitOptionOption
27 copies/minute (A4K,
81/2" × 11"K)
1
Guide to Components
1. Platen cover (option) or document
feeder (ADF) (option)
Lower the platen cover over originals
placed on the exposure glass for copying.
If you have the document feeder, insert a
stack of originals here. They will be fed
automatically.
(The illustration shows the document
feeder.)
2. Exposure glass
Position originals here face down for copying. See ⇒ P.15
“Originals”
3. Internal tray
Copied paper is delivered here face
down.
4. Ventilation hole
Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct
the ventilation hole by placing or leaning
2
an object near it. If the machine overheats, a fault might occur.
5. Main power switch
If the machine has only the copier kit installed, press this switch to turn the power on or off.
If the fax or printer kit is installed, this
switch should only be used by a service
representative.
Note
If the machine does not operate after
.
❒
turning on the operation switch, check
if the main power switch is turned on.
If it is off, turn it on.
6. Behind cover
Flip up when you use the keys underneath.
7. Main Power indicator (Fax or
printer installed machine only)
This indicator lights up when the main
power switch is turned on, and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
8. On indicator (Fax or printer in-
stalled machine only)
This indicator lights up when the operation switch is turned on, and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
9. Operation switch (Fax or printer
installed machine only)
Press this switch to turn the power on
(the On indicator lights up). To turn the
power off, press this switch again (the
indicator goes off).
On
10. Operation panel
See ⇒ P.5
“Operation Panel”
.
11. Front cover
Open to access the inside of the machine.
12. Paper tray
Set paper here. See ⇒ P.91
.
Paper”
“
B
Loading
13. Paper tray unit (option)
1. Bypass tray (option)
Use to copy onto OHP transparencies,
adhesive labels, translucent paper, post
cards, and non-standard size paper. See
⇒
P.41
“Copying from the Bypass Tray”
.
2. Paper tray cover
Open this cover to remove jammed paper
fed from the optional paper tray unit.
3. Lower right cover
Open this cover to remove jammed paper.
3
Options
1. Finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies.
2. Bridge unit
Relays copies to the finisher.
3. Platen cover
Lower this cover over originals for copying.
4. Document feeder (ADF)
Insert a stack of originals here.
They will be fed automatically.
5. Internal tray 2 (1 bin tray)
If you selected this as the output tray,
copied paper is delivered here face
down. See “15. Output Tray ” in the System Settings.
Other options:
•Interchange unit
• 48MB copier memory unit
6. Shift sort tray
Sorts and Stacks copies.
7. Paper tray unit
Consists of two paper trays.
8. Large capacity tray (LCT)
Holds 2,000 sheets of paper.
9. Bypass tray
Use to copy onto OHP transparencies,
adhesive labels, translucent paper, post
cards, and non-standard size paper. See
⇒
P.41
“Copying from the Bypass Tray”
.
10. Duplex unit
Use to make two-sided copies.
4
Operation Panel
❖
Copier only
❖
Fax or printer installed
1.
{
User Tools/Counter
Press to change the default settings and
conditions to meet your requirements.
See ⇒ P.111
“User Tools (Copy Features)”
Key
}
2. Keys and indicators for fax mode
(for machines with the optional fax
function)
See the “Fax Reference”.
3. Indicators
These indicators show errors or the status
of the machine. See ⇒ P.83
Press to make reduced or enlarged copies. See ⇒ P.50
Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ra-
.
tios”
Key
]
key
]
“Preset Reduce/Enlarge—
“Du-
.
8. Panel display
Shows operation status, error messages,
and function menu. See ⇒ P.8
.
play”
9.
[
Auto R/E
Enlarges or reduces the image automatically according to the specified paper
size.
10.
[
Full Size
For making full size copies.
key
]
key
]
“Panel Dis-
17.
{
• Positive/Negative
• Repeat
•Overlay
18.
•Cover
• OHP Slip Sheet
{
Positive/Negative
key
Overlay
}
Press to make positive/negative copies. See ⇒ P.71
Copying in Complementary Colors”
Press to make repeat copies. See
P.72
“Repeat Image—Repeating an Im-
age over the Entire Copy”
Press to make overlay image copies.
See ⇒ P.73
lay)—Merging Two Different Origi-
.
nals”
{
Cover/OHP Slip Sheet
Press to add or insert cover paper. See
P.68
⇒
Sheets”
Press to make copies or insert slip
sheets. See ⇒ P.70
Copying or Inserting Slip Sheets”
.
“Merging Images (Over-
“Cover—Adding or Inserting
}, {
Repeat
“Positive/Negative—
.
key
}
“OHP Slip Sheet—
,
}
.
⇒
.
11. 01 keys (Cursor keys)
Press to select an item on the panel display.
12.
{
Check Modes
Press to check the entered copy job settings.
13.
{
Program
Press to select the program mode. See
P.45
“Program—Storing Your Copy Set-
tings in Memory”
14.
{
Clear Modes
Press to clear the previously entered copy
job settings.
15.
{
Energy Saver
Press to switch to and from Energy Saver
mode. See ⇒ P.47
Saving Energy”
16.
{
Interrupt
Press to make interrupt copies during a
copy run. See ⇒ P.47
rarily Stopping One Job to Copy Something
.
Else”
Key
}
key
}
.
key
}
key
}
“Energy Saver Mode—
.
key
}
“Interrupt—Tempo-
⇒
19.
{
Centre/Border Erase
Press to erase the centre and /or all four
sides of the original image. See ⇒ P.56
“Centre/Border Erase—Erasing the Centre
and the Border”
20.
{
Stamp
Press to have a stamp mark printed on
copies. See ⇒ P.75
ing Preset Messages on Your Copies”
P.78
“Page Numbering—Printing Page
Numbers”
21.
{
Combine/Series
•Combine
Press to make combine copies. See
P.58
into One Copy”
• Series
Press to make series copies. See
P.62
“Series Copies—Making One-sided
Copies from Various Originals”
22.
{
D. Size Mag.(mm)
Press to make Directional Size Magnification copies. See ⇒ P.53
.
key
}
“Preset Stamp—Print-
.
“Combine—Combining Originals
.
key
}
key
}
.
key
}
“Directional Size
and
⇒
⇒
⇒
6
Magnification (mm)—Stretching and
keys
}
.
Squeezing the Image into the Copy Area”
23.
{
Direct. Mag.(%)
Press to make Directional Magnification
copies. See ⇒ P.55
tion (%)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image in 1% Steps”
24.
{
Zoom
Changes the reproduction ratio in 1%
steps.
25.
{
Original Type
Press to select the type of your originals.
26.
{
Lighter
and
{
Auto Image Density
Adjusts the copy image density.
.
key
}
key and
}
key
}
“Directional Magnifica-
key
}
{
Darker
key
}
27. Operation panel for facsimile
mode (for machines with the optional fax function)
See the “Facsimile Reference”.
28. Number keys
Use to enter the desired number of copies
and data for selected modes.
33. On indicator (Fax or printer in-
stalled machine only.)
This indicator lights up when the operation switch is turned on, and goes off
when the operation switch is turned off.
34. Operation switch (Fax or printer
installed machine only.)
Press this switch to turn the power on
(the
power off, press this switch again (the
indicator goes off).
❒
indicator lights up). To turn the
On
On
Note
If the machine has only the copier kit
installed, press the main power switch
to turn the power on or off.
key
key
}
“Auto Start—En-
29.
{
Clear/Stop
While entering numbers, press to cancel a
number you have entered. While copying, press to stop copying.
30.
Press to start copying. Also use to initiate
Auto Start. See ⇒ P.48
tering Copy Job Settings During the Warmup Period”
{
Start
}
31. Function keys (Fax or printer in-
stalled machine only)
Press to change modes. To use copy functions, press the
{
Copy
key.
}
32. Main Power indicator (Fax or
printer installed machine only.)
This indicator lights up when the main
power switch is turned on, and goes off
when the main power switch is turned
off.
7
Panel Display
The panel display shows operational status, error messages, and function menus.
Important
❒
Do not apply a strong shock or force of about 30N (about 3kgf) or more to the
panel display. Otherwise, the display might be damaged.
Note
❒
Currently selected items are displayed white on black (e. g. ).
❒
Keys that are displayed grayed-out (e. g. ) can not be used.
❒
By default, the machine is in Copy mode when you switch on. This can be
changed. See “Settings You Can Change With The User Tools” of the System
Settings.
Displays and Key Operations
❖
Copy display
1. The machine status and messages
appear here.
2. Items which can be selected or
specified.
3. Number of copies set.
8
4. Press these keys to select an item.
5. Settings for this function.
6. Press these keys to select or con-
firm settings.
❖
Common keys
[
] Sets a selected function or entered value and returns to the previ-
OK
ous display.
[
[
01
[[
] Cancels a selected function or entered value and returns to the
Cancel
previous display.
] [
Prev.
↑
PrevMenu
] Sets a selected function or entered value and returns to the initial
Exit
] When there are too many items fit on the display, use these keys
Next
↓
to move between pages.
Press to highlight the selection you wish to select.
]Press to return to the previous menu.
display.
9
10
Starting the Machine
To start the machine, turn on the main
power switch (copier only) or the operation switch (fax or printer installed
machine).
Note
❒
This machine automatically enters
Energy Saver mode or turns itself
off if you do not use the machine
for a while. See “07. Energy Saver
Level”, “06. Panel Off Timer”, “09.
Auto Off Timer” in the System Settings Reference.
1. Basics
Turning on the Power
Starting the Machine
A Make sure that the power cord is
plugged into the wall outlet firmly.
B Open the switch cover and turn
on the main power switch.
Power switches for fax or
-
printer installed machine
This machine has two power switches: See ⇒ P.2
❖
Operation switch (right side of the operation panel)
Turn on this switch to activate the
machine. When the machine has
warmed up, you can make copies
or send faxes.
❖
Main power switch (front of the machine)
Do not touch the main power
switch. It should be used only by a
service representative when the
optional fax unit is installed.
Important
❒
If you leave the main power switch
off for more than about one hour,
all fax files in memory will be lost.
See “Turning off the Power” in the
Facsimile Reference.
“Guide to Components”
.
C If your machine is installed fax or
printer and if the On indicator
goes off, press the operation
switch to make the On indicator
light up.
11
Basics
1
The panel display will come on.
Note
❒
If the power is not turned on
when the operation switch is
pressed, check if the main power switch is on. If off, turn it on.
❒
During the warm-up period,
you can use the Auto Start function. See ⇒ P.48
Entering Copy Job Settings During the Warm-up Period”
❒
Warm-up period is 45 seconds.
“Auto Start—
.
When the machine is set for user codes
A Enter your user code using the
Number keys. Then press the
key.
Note
❒
To prevent others from making
copies with your user code,
press the
the
ously after copying.
{
Clear Modes
{
Clear/Stop
}
key simultane-
}
{
#
key and
Note
❒
The machine will also return to
the ready condition when an
original is set in the document
feeder, or when the platen cover
or document feeder is opened.
Reference
See “06. Panel Off Timer” in the
System Settings Reference.
Turning off the Power
Important
❒
If you wish to unplug the power
cord or turn off the main power
switch, make sure that the remaining memory space indicates 100%
on the display for fax mode.
❒
Fax files stored in memory will be
}
lost an hour after you turn the
main power switch off or you unplug the power cord. See “Turning
off the Power” in the Fax Reference.
If your machine is copier only
A Press the main power switch.
Reference
For how to set user codes, see
P.119
“1. General Features
When the {Energy Saver} indicator is lit
The machine is in Energy Saver
mode.
A Press the
The machine will return to the
ready condition.
{
Energy Saver
12
key.
}
⇒
4
.
/4”
If your machine is installed fax or
printer
Starting the Machine
A Press the operation switch to
make the On indicator go off.
1
13
1
Basics
Changing Modes
You can use this machine not only as a copier, but optionally as a fax machine or
a printer as well. Press the
key to use facsimile functions.
}
simile
If the display shows a mode other than copy mode, press the
switch to copy mode.
For how to change the mode the machine starts in when you turn the operation
switch on, see “01. Function Priority” in the System Settings Reference.
{
key to use copy functions, or press the
}
Copy
{
Copy
{
key to
}
Fac-
14
Limitation
❒
You cannot switch modes in any of the following cases:
• When scanning in a fax message for transmission.
• During immediate transmission.
• When accessing the user tools.
• During interrupt copying.
• During on hook dialing for fax transmission.
• During Energy Saver mode.
• When the fax handset is lifted.
• While scanning in a document with the scan feature.
Originals
Originals
Sizes and Weights of Recommended Origi nals
❖
Metric version
Where original is setOriginal SizeOriginal Weight
Exposure glassUp to A3-Document feeder1-sided originals:
A3L – A5KL
2-sided originals:
A3L – A5KL
❖
Inch version
Where original is setOriginal SizeOriginal Weight
Exposure glassUp to 11" × 17"--
1-sided originals: 11" ×
17"L – 5
2-sided originals: 11" ×
17"L – 5
1
/2" × 81/2"KL
1
/2" × 81/2"KL
40 – 128g/m
52 – 105g/m
11 – 34 lb
14 – 28 lb
2
2
1
Non-recommended originals for the document feeder
Setting the following originals in the document feeder might cause paper misfeeds or damage to the originals. Set these originals on the exposure glass.
• Originals other than those specified in ⇒ P.15
mended Originals”
“Sizes and Weights of Recom-
• Stapled or clipped originals
• Perforated or torn originals
• Curled, folded, or creased originals
• Pasted originals
• Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper
• Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts
• Sticky originals such as translucent paper
• Thin originals that have low stiffness
• Originals of inappropriate weight ⇒ P.15
Originals”
“Sizes and Weights of Recommended
15
Basics
• Bound originals such as books
• Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper
1
Sizes Difficult to Detect
It is difficult for the machine to detect the sizes of the following originals, so select the paper size manually.
• Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts
• Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper
• Dark originals with many letters and drawings
• Originals which partially contain solid images
• Originals which have solid images at their edges
• Originals other than those (marked by ❍) in the table below. See ⇒ P.16
detectable by the Auto Paper Select”
.
Sizes detectable by the Auto Paper Select
❖
Metric version
1
8
×
14"
L
/2"
81/2"
×
11"
KL
51/2"
×
1
8
/2"
KL
Where
setting
original
Size A3
L
B4JISLA4
KL
B5JIS
KLA5KL
11"
×
17"
L
“Sizes
1
8
/2"
×
13"
L
16
Exposure
glass
Document
feeder
❖
Inch version
Size A3LB4JISLA4
Where setting original
Exposure
glass
Document feeder
❍❍❍❍
❍❍❍❍❍
B5JIS
KL
KLA5KL
ЧЧЧЧЧ
ЧЧЧЧЧ
××
11"
×
17"
L
❍❍❍
❍❍❍❍
❍
××××
1
8
/2"
81/2"
×
14"
L
×
11"
KL
××
1
/2"
1
/2"
8
×
13"
L
❍❍❍
×
××
51/2"
×
8
KL
10"
×
8"
K
❍
❍
10"
×
14"
L
❍
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