For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in
Read This First before using the machine.
ENERGY STAR Program
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment
This company is a participant in the ENERGY STAR® Program.
This machine is compliant with the regulations specifi ed by the
ENERGY STAR® Program.
The ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment encourage energy
conservation by promoting energy effi cient computers and other offi ce equipment.
The program backs the development and dissemination of products that feature energy saving
functions.
It is an open program in which manufacturers participate voluntarily.
Targeted products are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and digital
duplicator. Energy Star standards and logos are internationally uniform.
Complies with the provisions defi ned by the regulations listed below.
EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU)
PLEASE NOTE
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
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User Information on Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specifi ed in national law
on collection and treatment of E-waste.
Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling.
Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below.
The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must
be disposed of separately via the appropriate return and collection systems available.
By following these instructions you ensure that this product is treated correctly and
help to reduce potential impacts on the environment and human health, which could
otherwise result from inappropriate handling. Recycling of products helps to conserve
natural resources and protect the environment.
For more detailed information on collection and recycling systems for this product,
please contact the shop where you purchased it, your local dealer or sales/service
representatives.
Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol (For EU countries only)
In accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users
Annex II, the above symbol is printed on batteries and accumulators.
This symbol means that in the European Union, used batteries and accumulators should
be disposed of separately from your household waste.
In the EU, there are separate collection systems for not only used electrical and electronic
products but also batteries and accumulators.
Please dis p ose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling ce n t re.
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● Pictorial Symbols and Other Notations Used in This Manual
IMPORTANT
REFERENCE
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(“xxxx”→ see p. xx )
: Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.
If these instructions are ignored, the machine may not be able to operate at
optimum performance or may break down.
: Introduces information that is useful for operation and maintenance of the
machine, or information about the machine’s performance, etc.
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next page.
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Function Index
The followings are a brief introduction of various functions of the machine.
Functions for Master Making
Zoom
Enlarges or reduces the size of
copy as you want.
Scan Darkness
Adjusts the density of scanning
the document.
Image Mode
Sets image mode suitable for the
document.
→P.24 ,
→P.40
→P.44
P.32
Paper Size
Sets paper size.
Nonstandard-size paper is available.
Darkness
Adjusts the density of the master.
Document Size
Sets the size of document to be
printed.
→P.26
→P.41
→P.48
Preview
You can check print image before
master making on the LCD.
2in1
Prints two different documents on
one page.
90° Rotation
Rotates document on the scan
image by 90 degrees.
→P.52
→P.59
→P.73
Multiple Exposure
Prints multiple copies of the
document on one page.
Book Shadow Erasure
Erases shadows by book binding
and around of the periphery of the
document.
180° Rotation
Rotates document on the scan
image by 180 degrees.
→P.56
→P.68
→P.75
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Edit Image
→P.77
Document Memory
→P.98
Edits the image of the document
on the preview screen.
Ink Saving Mode
Saves ink when printing by
changing document scanning
density.
Document Misset Detection
Warns you if the document is not
placed correctly on the exposure
glass.
Pre-print
→P.114
→P.128
→P.147
Remakes a master of previous
image without scanning.
Document Darkness Detection
Scans the entire document and
distinguishes the brightest part of
the document.
Fine Start
Makes clear and vivid prints from
the beginning of printing.
Proof Print
→P.119
→P.143
→P.151
Disables counting a specifi ed
number of prints following the start
of printing operation.
Makes one sheet of proof print
after master making and stops.
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Functions for Printing
Print Speed
Adjusts print speed.
Print Position
Adjusts the position of the printed
image.
Narrow Paper
Enables printing on narrow paper.
→P.29
→P.46
→P.112
Print Darkness
Adjusts print darkness.
Paper Type
Sets mode suitable for printing
paper.
Replenishing Ink
Replenishes ink.
→P.42
→P.110
→P.116
Confi dential Safeguard
Prohibits others from printing
confi dential documents.
Batch Print/
Sequential Batch Print
Makes prints in groups.
Changes the number of prints
made from each document.
→P.117
→P.123
Interval Print
Performs printing at regular
intervals.
Online Mode
Makes prints using a personal
computer.
→P.121
→P.130
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Optimize Print
→P.145
Repeat Counter
→P.149
Adjusts printed image to the best
print darkness by print speed.
Print Position Adjustment (While Printing)
Adjusts print position while printing.
Displays the same number of
prints after printing completes.
→P.153
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Other Functions
Program
Saves and retrieves settings when
needed.
Shortcut Settings
Retrieves frequently used functions
by touching shortcut icon at the
bottom of the main screen.
Automatic Power Off
Automatically turns off the machine
when it is not operated for a
specifi ed period of time.
→P.100
→P.135
→P.139
Initial Confi guration
Changes settings in Standard
Mode.
Energy Save Mode
Automatically turns off the LCD when it
is not operated for a specifi ed period of
time. This reduces power consumption.
Automatic Reset
Automatically resets the machine
and returns all settings to Standard
Mode.
→P.132
→P.137
→P.141
Display Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
Buzzer
Sets buzzer ON/OFF and buzzer
volume.
→P.155
→P.159
Date & Time
Sets date and time.
Information
Checks total master make count,
total print count, master roll
monitor, used master monitor, date
& time and shortcut settings.
How to Set Papers
When no heavy weight paper is fed or two sheets of light weight paper are fed
How to Supply or Replace Paper While Printing
How to Set the Print Tray
How to Set the Jump Plates
Loading Documents
How to Load Document
How to Load Document on the Exposure Glass
Loading Document in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)(Optional)
Basic Printing
Printing Using Basic Functions
Enlargement / Reduction
Enlargement and Reduction from Standard-Size Documents to Standard-Size Pape
Enlargement and Reduction from Standard-Size Documents to Standard-Size Paper
Selecting Printing Paper Size
Master Making Area by Paper Size [European]
How to Set Paper Size
Master Making Area by Paper Size [U.S.]
How to Set Paper Size
How to Set “CUSTOM” in Paper Size Setting
Print Speed Adjustment
Print Speed Adjustment
How to Adjust Print Speed
How to Set TOP SPEED
Edit Image
Make Up
How to Set Make Up
ADD MAKE UP, SWITCH ERASE AREA, NEW MAKE UP
Trimming
How to Set Trimming
Edit Function: Document Memory
Document Memory
How to Set Document Memory
Special Function: Program
Program
Retrieving Settings
Clearing Settings
Special Function: Paper Type
Paper Type
How to Set Paper Type
Special Function: Narrow Paper
Narrow Paper
How to Set Narrow Paper
Special Function: Ink Saving Mode
Ink Saving Mode
How to Set Ink Saving Mode
Special Function: Replenish Ink
Replenishing Ink
How to Replenish Ink
Special Function: Confi dential Safeguard
Confi dential Safeguard
How to Set Confi dential Safeguard
Special Function: Document Darkness Detection
Document Darkness Detection
How to Set Document Darkness Detection
Special Function: Interval Print
Interval Print
How to Set Interval Print
Special Function: Batch Print Sequential Batch Print
Batch Print / Sequential Batch Print
How to Set Batch Print / Sequential Batch Print
How to Enter Batch Print / Sequential Batch Print
Separating Prints with Tape Strips
(Available only with Tape Dispenser Unit)
Special Function: Document Misset Detection
Document Misset Detection
How to Set Document Misset Detection
Peripheral Function: Online Mode
Making Prints Using Personal Computer
How to Set Online Mode
How to Cancel Reprint When in Manual Setting
Setting Function: Initial Confi guration
Initial Confi guration
How to Set Initial Confi guration
This chapter contains essential information such as the names of the machine
parts, the names and functions of keys, etc., on the control panel, and the sizes
of documents and printing papers that you can use. Please be sure to read this
chapter carefully before attempting to use the printer.
1
Before Use
Part Names and Their Functions
Printer Appearance
Inside of Machine
Outside/Inside of Print Output Side
Control Panel
Main Screen
Setting Screen
1 Connector (PC)Use to connect a PC. *It varies by confi guration.-
2 Scanner buttonPress to open the scanner unit.
3 USB portUse to connect a USB fl ash drive. * It varies by confi guration.-
4 Feed tray descend
switch
5 Feed trayLoad papers on this tray.10,16
6 Support trayUse this when you set the large size papers.14
7 Caster lockLocks the printer in position on the fl oor. Always lock the
8 Cabinet (Option)Place the printer on this cabinet.
9 Front coverOpen to replace ink pack and drum unit, etc.
10 Control panelDisplays operations and status, and sets functions.6
11 ScalePut the document along this scale.
12 Exposure glassThe document is placed on this glass.
13 Exposure glass cover Keeps the document in contact with the document exposure glass.
Press to lower the feed tray.
caster locks when installing the printer.
*It varies by confi guration.-
10
9
8
167,192,
193
16,182,
183,185
-
164,172,
189
19
19
19
2
Inside of Machine
Inside of the master cover area.
Master cover
Cutter
Roll master
15
Part Names and Their Functions
22
Drum release lever
1
1
Before Use
Paper feed rollers
Ink holder
16
17
18
20
19
No.NameFunctionReference
Drum removal buttonPressing this button rotates the drum and stops it in position
14
Master cover open
15
lever
Feed pressure
16
adjuster lever
Separation pressure
17
adjuster knob
Side separator
18
height adjuster knob
19 Side guideSlide to match the width of the paper.14
Side guide leverAdjusts the side guides to paper size.
20
Feed tray horizontal
21
registration adjuster
dial
22 Scanner unitOpen to set the roll master.
21
to be removed. And then LED lights up.
Press to open the master cover. Used when replacing the
master, etc.
Adjusts paper feed pressure according to paper thickness.15
Adjusts separation pressure according to paper thickness.15
Adjusts side separator height according to paper thickness.
Use to adjust the print position (horizontal).47
Ink pack
14
172,
189
167,
192
15
14
167,192,
193
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Part Names and Their Functions
Outside/Inside of Print Output Side
Master ejection section
28
27
26
23
24
25
29
No.NameFunctionReference
Master ejection
23
box open button
24 Paper eject switch
25 J ump plate leverSlide to match the size of printed paper.18
Master ejection
26
box cover open
lever
Master ejection
27
core
Master ejection
28
box cover
Print tray lock
29
lever
Press to open the master ejection box.
Press and hold to rotate the drum for the set time.
Use to remove paper jams, etc.
Press to open the master ejection box cover.
Use when disposing of used master, etc.
Use when disposing of used master.170
Open when disposing of used master.170
Locked when closing the print tray.17
170,
186, 187
185,
186, 187
170
4
30
31
Part Names and Their Functions
1
1
Before Use
32
33
No.NameFunctionReference
30 Key card slotSlot a key card. *It varies by confi guration.-
31 Side fenceSlide to match the size of printed paper.17
32 Paper stopperSlide to match the size of printed paper.17
33 Print trayHolds printed papers.17
Connectors
34
(Optional)
Use to connect options.-
34
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Part Names and Their Functions
Control Panel
1
6
2
789101112131415
3
4
5
No.NameFunction
1 Clip holder
2 Pen holder
3 RESET key
Holds clips.
Hold a pen.
Returns setting to standard mode. Setting not stored is cleared.
4 Control keys
PRINT DARKNESS keys
Controls print darkness.
PRINT POSITION keysControls print position (horizontal).
PRINT SPEED keysControls print speed.
5 Power switchPress to turn the power ON and OFF.
The power switch lamp lights up when the power is ON, goes out
when it is OFF, and blinks when the machine is in energy save
mode.
6 LAMPBlue (lights up): Operating
Whole LAMP is blinking in red.: Error message is displayed.
Lower part of LAMP is blinking in red.: Message replacing
consumables is displayed.
7 LCD (touch panel)Displays current settings such as number of printed sheet.
Touch to change settings. Displays error messages in case of error.
8 HOME keyThe main screen will be displayed when this key is pressed.
9 CLEAR keyReturns the number of prints and the entered values to 0.
10 NUMERIC keysEnters the number of prints.
×
11
=
key
Enters the number of prints and sets in batch printing/sequential
batch print.
12 MASTER MAKING keyStarts making a master. Master making cannot be performed during
printing. Clear the number of prints before master making.
13 PRINT key
Starts printing. Master making is not performed. Printing cannot start
when the light of the START key is red (When confi dential function is
set, when a master is not set on the drum, when error is displayed,
when the number of prints is not entered.)
14 STOP keyStops printing. When this key is pressed during making a master,
the machine stops after making a master.
TEST PRINT key
15
Prints 1 copy to check the image position and density. The machine
keeps printing while this key is pressed.
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Part Names and Their Functions
Main Screen
● The operation status or messages appear on the touch panel LCD.
Message appears.
The current
setting of PAPER
SIZE, ZOOM,
IMAGE MODE,
DOCUMENT
SIZE, and
DARKNESS is
displayed with
an icon and
characters.
PRINT POSITION
is displayed with
numbers.
Number of prints
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1
Before Use
● When shortcut is set, the set function icon is displayed.
Touch when you set
various functions.
● When function is set, the set function icon is displayed.
Setting Screen
● When you touch PROPERTY on the main screen, the setting screen appears.
Various functions
are displayed.
Touch a function
to set.
● When you touch
the button, the
page switches.
● The number of
pages of each
tab and page
position are
shown.
When you touch
each tab (EDIT,
SPECIAL,
PERIPHER,
SETTINGS),
the screen of
the selected tab
appears.
The main screen
reappears.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT PRESS the touch panel LCD and buttons strongly.
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Turning Power ON/OFF
The following describes how to turn the power ON and OFF.
Turning Power ON
Connect the “female plug” of the power cord to the
“inlet”.
Connect the “male plug” of the power cord to the
“outlet”.
CAUTION
● Insert the power cord plug fi rmly into the
socket, so that proper electrical contact
is effected. If grounding is imperfect and
electrical leakage occurs, fi re or electric
shock could result.
Press the power switch on the control panel.
Warm-up starts.
The printer is ready when the main screen appears
on the touch panel LCD.
“Standard Mode” is set for each function.
(“Standard Mode” → see p.9)
Turning Power OFF
Male plug of
the power
supply cord
Outlet
Press the power switch on the control panel.
The printer is turned off and the power switch light
goes out.
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Turning Power ON/OFF
Standard Mode
When the power is turned ON or the RESET key is pressed, the functions are set to Standard
Mode.
Standard Mode settings are as follows:
If default settings are changed, the settings are the changed ones.
Print quantity : 0
Paper size : A3
Zoom : 100%
Master darkness : ±0
Scan darkness : ±0
Image mode : TEXT
Document size : Off
Print position : 0.0 mm
Print darkness : ±0
Print speed : Speed 3
Ink saving mode : OFF
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1
Before Use
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Document/Printing Paper Specifi cations
Acceptable Documents
● Exposure glass
Documents and books not exceeding 10 kg
Document Size: 297×432 mm (max.)
● The following types of document cannot be used :
* Documents with large fi le-binding holes
* Documents with staples or paper clips attached
* Documents with markedly curling ends/sides, or marked folds
* Documents with tears or rough edge
* Chemically treated documents with such as thermal paper and carbon paper, etc.
* Highly transparent documents such as OHP fi lm and tracing paper, etc.
* Documents which surface is slippery such as art paper and coated paper, etc.
* Documents with correction fl uid and glue, etc.
* Documents with smaller pieces of glued paper
● Always use documents of the same size. If you load documents in different length, the
printer may not operate correctly.
Acceptable Printing Paper
● Acceptable printing paper and capacity on the feed tray and print tray
Paper weight : 45–210 gsm (12 lb Bond–110 lb Index)
Paper size : 320×450 mm (max.)
* 1500 sheets may not be loaded depending on paper condition such as paper type, etc.
* Recycled paper of 100% recycled pulp with different basis weight can be used.
* Some types of envelope cannot be used.
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Document / Printing Paper Specifi cations
IMPORTANT
The following types of paper cannot be used.
* Paper with large fi le-binding holes
* Paper with staples or paper clips attached
* Paper with markedly curling ends/sides, or marked folds
* Paper with tears or rough edge
* Chemically treated paper with such as thermal paper, carbon paper, and stickers, etc.
* Highly transparent paper such as OHP fi lm and tracing paper, etc.
* Paper with correction fl uid and glue, etc.
* Paper with smaller pieces of glued paper
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1
Before Use
11
Chapter
2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as basic printing, how to set a
document and how to enlarge/reduce the size of copy, etc.
Preparing for Printing
How to Set Papers
When no heavy weight paper is fed or two sheets of light weight paper are fed
How to Supply or Replace Paper While Printing
How to Set the Print Tray
How to Set the Jump Plates
Loading Documents
How to Load Document
How to Load Document on the Exposure Glass
Loading Document in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)(Optional)
Basic Printing
Printing Using Basic Functions
Enlargement / Reduction
Enlargement and Reduction from Standard-Size Documents to Standard-Size Paper
Enlargement and Reduction from Standard-Size Documents to Standard-Size Paper
Selecting Printing Paper Size
Master Making Area by Paper Size [European]
How to Set Paper Size
Master Making Area by Paper Size [U.S.]
How to Set Paper Size
How to Set “CUSTOM” in Paper Size Setting
Print Speed Adjustment
Print Speed Adjustment
How to Adjust Print Speed
How to Set TOP SPEED