Ricoh AFICIO1018, AFICIO 1015 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Copy Reference

ZENH010E.eps

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.

Type for Aficio 1015/1018/2515/2518/1502/1802 Printed in China

UE USA B039-7207

Introduction

This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.

Please read the Safety Information in the Copy Reference 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 considered a CDRH class I laser device, safe for office/EDP use. The machine contains a 5-milliwatt, 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.

Laser Safety:

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical unit in the field. 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 field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement or 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.iv “Machine Types”.)

• Type 1: 15 copies/minute (A4K, 8

• Type 2: 18 copies/minute (A4K, 8

/2" × 11"K)

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 inch version.

For good copy quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine toner from the supplier.

The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.

Power Source

120V, 60Hz, 12A or more

Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source, see P.69 “Power Connection”.

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:

aaaa means POWER ON. cccc means STAND BY.

Safety Information

When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed.

Safety During Operation

In this manual, the following important symbols are used:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

R WARNING:

• Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord.

• Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.

• 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 power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling 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 toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite

when exposed to an open flame.

• Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.

• Dispose of the used toner cartridge in accordance with the local regulation.

R 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 cartridge out of the reach of children.

• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place at an 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.

How to Read this Manual

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.

Reference

This symbol indicates a reference.

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Keys built into the machine's operation panel.

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Machine Types

This machine comes in two models which vary in copy speed.

Type 1 Type 2

Copy speed

Fax unit Option Option

Printer unit Option Option

15 copies/minute (A4K, 8 × 11"K)

/2"

18 copies/minute (A4K, 8 × 11"K)

/2"

What You Can Do with This Machine

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Guide to Components............................................................................... 1

Options....................................................................................................... 3

Operation Panel......................................................................................... 4

Panel Display ............................................................................................. 6

Displays and Key Operations........................................................................ 6

1.Basics

Turning on the Power................................................................................ 7

Turning on the Main Power ........................................................................... 7

Starting the Machine ..................................................................................... 8

Changing Modes........................................................................................ 9

Originals................................................................................................... 10

Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals .......................................... 10

Sizes Difficult to Detect ............................................................................... 11

Original Sizes and Scanning Area/Missing Image Area.............................. 12

Copy Paper............................................................................................... 13

Recommended Paper Sizes and Types...................................................... 13

Non-recommended Paper........................................................................... 15

Paper Storage ............................................................................................. 16

Toner......................................................................................................... 17

Handling Toner............................................................................................ 17

Toner Storage ............................................................................................. 17

Used Toner ................................................................................................. 17

2.Copying

Basic Procedure ...................................................................................... 19

Setting Originals...................................................................................... 21

Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass.................................................... 21

Loading Originals in the Document Feeder................................................. 22

Setting Custom Original Size in the Document Feeder............................... 23

Basic Functions....................................................................................... 25

Adjusting Copy Image Density .................................................................... 25

Selecting an Original Type .......................................................................... 25

Selecting Copy Paper ................................................................................. 26

Auto Reduce/Enlarge .................................................................................. 28

Sort ........................................................................................................... 29

Sort.............................................................................................................. 29

Copying from the Bypass Tray .............................................................. 31

Other Functions....................................................................................... 35

User Codes ................................................................................................. 35

Auto Start .................................................................................................... 35

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Preset Reduce/Enlarge ........................................................................... 36

Zoom......................................................................................................... 37

Combine ................................................................................................... 38

Series Copies........................................................................................... 40

Book→1 Sided ............................................................................................ 40

Combination Chart .................................................................................. 41

3.Troubleshooting

If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want................................... 43

Message...................................................................................................... 43

Display ........................................................................................................ 44

If You Cannot Make Clear Copies .......................................................... 45

If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want.............................................. 46

Combine...................................................................................................... 46

B Loading Paper..................................................................................... 47

Loading paper in the optional paper tray unit.............................................. 47

D Changing the Toner Cartridge........................................................... 49

x Clearing Misfeeds............................................................................... 51

Changing the Paper Size ........................................................................ 54

Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray................................................ 54

Changing the Paper Size in the Optional Paper tray unit............................ 56

4.User Tools (Copier Features)

Accessing the User Tools (Copier Features)........................................ 59

Exiting the User Tools ................................................................................. 60

User Tools Menu (Copier Features)....................................................... 61

Settings You Can Change with the User Tools .................................... 62

Copier Features .......................................................................................... 62

5.Remarks

Do's and Don'ts ....................................................................................... 67

Where to Put Your Machine.................................................................... 68

Machine Environment ................................................................................. 68

Power Connection....................................................................................... 69

Access to Machine ...................................................................................... 70

Maintaining Your Machine...................................................................... 71

Cleaning the Exposure Glass...................................................................... 71

Cleaning the Platen Cover .......................................................................... 71

Cleaning the Document Feeder .................................................................. 71

6.Specification

Mainframe................................................................................................. 73

Document Feeder (ADF) (Option) .......................................................... 77

Paper Tray Unit (1-tray type) (Option) ................................................... 78

Paper Tray Unit (2-tray type) (Option) ................................................... 79

16MB Copier Memory Unit (Option)....................................................... 80

32MB DIMM (Option) ............................................................................... 81

INDEX........................................................................................................ 82

Guide to Components

1. Platen cover 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.

2. Exposure glass

Position originals here face down for copying. See P.10 “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 an object near it. If the machine overheats, a fault might occur.

5. Main power switch

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. However, if the machine is installed with the fax option, do not turn the main power off.

6. Main Power indicator

This indicator lights up when the main power switch is turned on, and goes off when the switch is turned off.

7. On indicator

This indicator lights up when the operation switch is turned on, and goes off when the switch is turned off.

8. Operation switch

Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator lights up). To turn the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).

9. Operation panel

See P.4 “Operation Panel”.

10. Front cover

Open to access the inside of the machine.

11. Paper tray

Set paper here. See P.47 “B Loading Paper”.

12. Paper tray unit (option)

There are two types of paper tray unit, 1– tray type and 2–tray type, and each tray holds 500 sheets of paper.

1. Bypass tray

Use to copy onto OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper, post cards, and non-standard size paper. See P.31 “Copying from the Bypass Tray”.

2. Right cover

Open this cover to remove jammed paper fed from the paper tray.

3. Lower right cover (Type 2 only)

Open this cover to remove jammed paper fed from the paper tray unit.

4. Lower right cover

Open this cover to remove jammed paper from the optional paper tray unit.

Options

1. Platen cover

Lower this cover over originals for copying.

2. Document feeder (ADF)

Insert a stack of originals here. They will be fed automatically.

Other options:

• 16MB copier memory unit (Type 1 only) Increases copier features, allowing you to use Sort or Combine features.

Note

❒ For North American users, a 16MB copier memory unit is installed as the

standard.

• 32MB DIMM Increases memory capacity, allowing you to increase the data of originals to be stored. For Type 1, it is available only when the optional 16MB copier memory unit is installed.

3. Paper tray unit (1-tray type)

Holds 500 sheets of paper.

4. Paper tray unit (2-tray type)

Holds up to 1,000 sheets of paper. Each paper tray holds 500 sheets of paper.

Operation Panel

❖❖❖❖ Copier only

❖❖❖❖ Fax or printer installed

1. Indicators for fax mode (for ma-

chines with the optional fax function)

See the Facsimile Reference manual.

2. {

{Facsimile}}}} key (for machines

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with the optional fax function)

Press to use facsimile functions.

3. {

{Printer}}}} key (for machines with

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the optional printer function)

Press to use printer functions.

4. {

{Copy}}}} key (for machines with the

{{

optional fax or printer function)

Press to use copy functions.

5. {

{Auto R/E}}}} key

{{

Enlarges or reduces the image automatically according to the specified paper size.

6. Indicators

These indicators show errors or the status of the machine. See P.43 “Troubleshoot- ing”.

{{{{Cancel}}}} key

Press to cancel an operation or return to the previous display.

8. Panel display

Shows operation status, error messages, and function menu. See P.6 “Panel Dis- play”.

00001111 keys (Cursor keys)

Press to select an item on the panel display.

10. {

{OK}}}} key

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11. {

{User Tools/Counter}}}} key

{{

Press to change the default settings and conditions to meet your requirements. See P.59 “User Tools (Copier Features)”.

{{{{Clear/Stop}}}} key

12.

While entering numbers, press to cancel a number you have entered. While copying, press to stop copying.

13. {

{Clear Modes}}}} key

{{

Press to clear the previously entered copy job settings.

14. On indicator

This indicator lights up when the operation switch is turned on, and goes off when the operation switch is turned off.

15. Fax function keys (Fax installed

machine only)

Press to change modes. To use copy functions, press the {Copy} key.

16. Printer function keys (Printer in-

stalled machine only)

Press to change modes. To use copy functions, press the {Copy} key.

17. {

{Sort}}}} key

{{

Automatically sorts copies. Type 1 requires the optional 16MB copier memory unit.

18. {

{Combine/Series}}}} key

{{

• Combine (Type 1 requires the optional 16MB copier memory unit) Press to make combine copies. See P.38 “Combine”.

• Series (Type 1 requires the optional 16MB copier memory unit) Press to make series copies. See P.40 “Series Copies”.

{{{{Reduce}}}} key

19.

Press to make reduced copies. See P.36 “Preset Reduce/Enlarge”.

20. {

{Enlarge}}}} key

{{

Press to make enlarged copies. See P.36 “Preset Reduce/Enlarge”.

21. {

{Zoom}}}} key

{{

Changes the reproduction ratio in 1% steps.

22. {

{Full Size}}}} key

{{

For making full size copies.

23. {

{Select Paper Tray}}}} key

{{

Press to select the paper tray.

{{{{Lighter}}}} and {{{{Darker}}}} keys

24.

Adjusts the copy image density.

25. {

{Original Type}}}} key

{{

Press to select the type of your originals.

26. Dial Function keys (for ma-

chines with the optional fax function)

See the Facsimile Reference manual.

27. Number keys

Use to enter the desired number of copies and data for selected modes.

28. {

{Start}}}} key

{{

Press to start copying. Also use to initiate Auto Start. See P.35 “Auto Start”.

29. Operation switch

Press this switch to turn the power on or return from the low power mode (the On indicator lights up). To turn the power off, press this switch again (the On indi- cator goes off).

Panel Display

The panel display shows the status of the machine, 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

❒ 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” in the System Settings manual.

Displays and Key Operations

❖❖❖❖ Copy display

1. Upper line: The machine status or

currently selected functions appear here.

2. Bottom line: Items which can be

selected or specified, or messages appear here. Currently selected items are displayed with brackets.

❖❖❖❖ Common keys

0 or 1 Press to move between pages or select function.

{ {

{ {OK} Press to sets a selected function or entered value.

} Press to cancel an operation or return to the previous display.

Cancel

Clear /Stop

Clear Modes

} While entering numbers, press to cancel a number you have entered.

While copying, press to stop copying.

} Press to cancel the settings and return to the standby mode.

3. Number of copies set.

1. Basics

Turning on the Power

To turn the machine on, press the operation switch.

Note

❒ This machine automatically enters Energy Saver mode or turns itself off if you

do not use the machine for a while. See “6.Auto Off Timer” in the System Settings manual.

----Power switches

This machine has two power switches.

❖❖❖❖ Operation switch (right side of the operation panel)

Press this switch to activate the machine. When the machine has warmed up, you can make copies.

❖❖❖❖ Main power switch (left side of the machine)

When the machine is not to be used for an extended period of time, turn off the main power switch.

Turning on the Main Power

Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet.

Turn on the main power switch.

The main power indicator on the operation panel goes on.

Basics

Starting the Machine

Press the operation switch to make the On indicator go on.

The display panel 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 (less than 20 seconds), you can use the Auto

Start function. See P.35 “Auto Start”.

❒ You can set up a copy job and press the {Start} key while the “Select Modes

and Press Start” message is displayed.

❒ When “Input User Code and Press OK” is displayed, enter your user code.

Shutting Down the Machine

Press the operation switch to make the On indicator go off and change to

Low Power mode.

Turning Off the Main Power

Turn off the main power switch.

The main power indicator of the operation panel goes off.

Important

❒ Fax files stored in memory will be lost an hour after you turn the main

power switch off or you unplug the power cord.

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 {Copy} key to use copy functions, or press the {Fac- simile} key to use facsimile functions.

If the display shows a mode other than copy mode, press the {Copy} key to switch to copy mode.

For how to change the mode the machine starts in when you turn the operation switch on, see “1.Function Priority” in the System Settings manual.

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 on hook dialing for fax transmission.

• During Energy Saver mode.

• When the fax handset is lifted.

Basics

Originals

Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals

❖❖❖❖ Metric version

Where original is set Original Size Original Weight

Exposure glass Up to A3 --

Document feeder 1-sided originals:

A3L – A5KL

40 – 128g/m

❖❖❖❖ Inch version

Where original is set Original Size Original Weight

Exposure glass Up to 11" × 17" --

Document feeder 1-sided originals: 11" × 17"L –

/2" × 81/2"KL

11 – 34 lb

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.10 “Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals”

• 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, alu-

minum 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.10 “Sizes and Weights of Recommended

Originals”

• Bound originals such as books

• Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper

Originals

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.11 “Sizes

detectable by the Auto Paper Select”.

Sizes detectable by the Auto Paper Select

❖❖❖❖ Metric version

Size A3

LLLLB4JIS

Where setting original

Exposure glass

Document feeder

❍❍❍❍

❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ×××❍ ××

❖❖❖❖ Inch version

Size A3

LLLLB4JIS

Where setting original

Exposure glass

Document feeder

KKKK

JIS

KKKKA5LLLL

LLLL

KKKK

LLLL

ЧЧЧЧЧЧ

KKKK

JIS

KKKK

LLLL

KKKK

LLLL

ЧЧЧЧЧ

11" ×××× 17"

LLLL

❍

10" ×××× 14"

LLLL

11"

××××

17"

15"

LLLL

/2"

81/2"

××××

14"

13"

LLLL

❍❍❍

8 ×××× 14"

LLLL

/2"

81/2" ×××× 13"

LLLL

❍

81/2" ×××× 11"

KKKK LLLL

81/2"

51/2"

××××

11"

KKKK LLLL

8" ×××× 10"

KKKK

/2"

KKKK LLLL

××

/2"

5 ××××

/2"

KKKK LLLL

××

❍

Basics

Original Sizes and Scanning Area/Missing Image Area

❖❖❖❖ Exposure glass

❖❖❖❖ Document feeder

Reference position

Horizontal size

Vertical size

Maximum Scanning area A3 (297x420mm) 11"x17" (279x432mm)

A3A4

CP01AEE

Limitation

❒ Even if you correctly set originals in the document feeder or on the exposure

glass, 4mm, 0.2" margins on all four sides might not be copied.

Copy Paper