Ricoh FT 1008 User Manual

RICOH

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FT1008/1208

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.

Notes: Model names for the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check
the type of your machine before reading this manual.
(For details, see pages 8-9.)

Type 1
Type

2

RICOH
RICOH

FT1008
FT1208

Certain types may not be available in some countries. For details, contact your
local dealer.

For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.

Ricoh

shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that may result from the use

office

of parts and supplies other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh

product.

Note: Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine.

Power Source: 220-240

V,

50/60

Hz, 6 A
Please make sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details
about power connection, see page 20.

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Copyright 1998, RICOH CO., LTD.

This manual contains detailed instructions for the operation and
maintenance of this copier. To ensure maximum versatility from this
copier, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the copier.
Before using this copier, please read the following cautions section. It
contains important information related to user safety and the prevention
of equipment problems.

ESSENTIAL SYMBOLS

The following essential symbols are used in this manual:

v

0

A

Ignoring this warning
could cause serious
injury or even death.

Symbol A means a situation that requires you to take
care.

DO NOT carry out the operation represented by the
symbol

This example means “Do not take apart”.

Symbol

@.

l

means you MUST perform this operation.

Ignoring this caution
could cause injury or
damage to property.

This example means “You must remove the wall plug”.

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Power

Connection

Warning

Power Cord

Warning

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Modification

Warning

Only connect the copier to
the power source described
on the inside front cover of
this manual. Avoid multi­wiring as it could cause an
electrical shock or fire.
Avoid using an extension
cord. Make sure the wall
outlet is near the copier and
freely accessible so that in
event of an emergency it
can be unplugged easily.

Do not damage, break or
make any modifications to
the power cord. Do not
place heavy objects on it,
pull it hard or bend it more
than necessary. These
actions could cause an
electric shock or fire

Do not remove any covers
or screws other than those
specified in this manual.
Some parts of the copier
are charged with high
voltage and could give you

an electric shock. When the
copier needs to be checked,
adjusted or repaired,
contact your service
representative.
Do not take apart or
attempt any modifications
to this copier. There is a
risk of fire, electric shock,
explosion or loss of sight.

.

Damage

Warning

3ectrical

Shock

Warning

Toner

Warning

Foreign

Object

Warning

If the copier looks damaged
or breaks down, smoke is
coming out, there is a
strange smell or anything
looks unusual, immediately
turn off the main switch
then unplug the power cord
from the wall. Do not
continue using the copier in
this condition. Contact your
service representative.

Do not put any containers
holding metal objects or
water (e.g. vases, flower­pots, glasses) on the copier.
If the contents fall inside
the copier a fire or electric
shock could occur.

Do not incinerate used toner
or toner containers. Toner
dust might ignite when
exposed to an open flame.
Dispose of the used toner
containers according to
local regulations.

If anv metal, liauid or
foreign

matter falls into the
copier, turn off the main
switch and unplug the main
power cord. Contact your
service representative. Do
not continue using the
copier with a fault or defect.

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Do not plug or unplug the

power cord with wet hands
or an electric shock might
occur.

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Unplug

Caution

Unplug

Caution

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Copier

Location

Caution

When you move the copier,
unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet to avoid fire
or electric shock.

When you pull out the plug
from the socket, grip the
plug to avoid damaging the
cord and causing fire or
electric shock.

Keep the copier away from
humidity and dust. A fire or
an electric shock might
occur.

Do not place the copier on
an unstable or tilted surface.
If it topples over it could
cause injury.

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Unplug

Caution

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Copier

Location

Caution

Clearing

Misfeed

Caution

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Parts

Caution

When the copier will not be

used for a long time, unplug
the power cord.

If you use this copier in a

confined space, make sure

there is a continuous air
turnover.

When removing misfed
paper, do not touch the
fusing section
very hot.

This copier has been tested
for safety using this
supplier’s parts and
consumables. We recom­mend you only use these
specified supplies.

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it could be

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1. Main Switch

For turning copier on/off.

2.

Exposure Glass

Position originals face down.

3. Copy Tray

Finished copies are delivered

here.

4.

Operation Panel

Panel type 1 or 2 depends on
copier model. (See pages 8-9.)

5. Paper Cassette

Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.

*Press this marked

6.

Platen Cover

7.

Top Unit

Open to access inside of copier.

8.

Bypass Feed Guides

Assist alignment of copy paper
in the bypass feed. (See page

26.)

9.

Bypass Feed

Use to copy to transparencies,

adhesive labels and translucent
paper. (See pages 26-27.)

* Make sure to press down on this

position when closing the top
unit.

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1.

Charge Corona Wire

If white streaks appear on
copies, or image density ap­pears uneven, clean this wire.
(See page 45.)

2.

Toner Cassette

When

l&l

lights up or blinks,
replace the toner cassette. (See
page 42.)

3. Fusing Unit

Fuses the copy image to the
paper.

B

:

This unit may be very
hot. When accessing the inside
of the copier, use caution.

4. Image Density Recalibration

Switch

When you want to adjust the

image density after using the
copier for a long time, adjust

this switch. (See page 34.)

5.

Transfer Corona Wire

If white streaks appear on

copies, or image density ap-

pears uneven, clean this wire.
(See page 45.)

6.

Guide Plates

If the reverse side of copies

appears dirty, clean the guide

plates. (See page 47.)

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1.Photo Mode Indicator

2.Auto Image Density
Indicator

Qpe1&2

Toner Indicator

4.Copy Counter

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Clear/Stop Key

5.Start Indicator

6.Start
Key

Indicators

8.Image Density
Adjustment Key

Path Indicator

1. Photo Mode Indicator: Lights

up when photo mode is selected
with image density indicator.

(See page 28.)

2. Auto Image Density Indica-
tor: Lights up to show copier is
in automatic image density
mode. (See page 28.)

3. &I

Replenish Toner Indicator:

Replenish toner when this indica­tor lights up. (See page 42.)

4.

Copy Counter: Indicates the

number of copies.
Shows reduction/enlargement
size in % in zooming mode
(Type 2 panel only);

PE

display
tells you to replenish paper, and
displays other data.

5. Start Indicator: Lights green

when copier is ready to make
copies.

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6. Start Key: Press to start copy-

ing.

7. Manual Image Density Indi-
cators: Lights up when image
density is adjusted manually.
(See page 28.)

8. Image Density Adjustment
Key: Used to adjust image
density. (See page 28.)

9. &

Check Paper Path Indica-

tor: Lights up to indicate paper

jam. To clear paper misfeeds,

see page 60.

10.

+ and - keys: Used to increase

or reduce the desired number of
copies. Or type 2 only, for
reduction or enlargement in 1%
increments. (See page 30.)

11.

Clear/Stop Key: Press to reset

the counter to 1. During copy-

ing, press to stop copying.

12.Reproduction
Ratio Indicators

@

Reproduction Ratio Indica-

@

tors: Shows the preset repro-

duction ratio selected. (See page

29.)

@

Preset Reduce/Enlarge Key:

Press to reduce/enlarge copies
in preset ratios. (See page 29.)

14.Zoom Indicator: Lights to

indicate the copier is in zoom
mode. (See page 30.)

@

Zoom Key: Press before using

+ or - key to zoom up/down
copies in 1% increments. (See
page 30.)

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@

@

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% appears when the
zoom indicator is lit
and the copy counter
is showing reduction/
enlargement size as a
percentage in zoom­ing mode.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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3-5

NAME/FUNCTION OF PARTS

Exterior
Interior

Operation Panel

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

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Checking the Package Contents
Unpacking

Installing Copier
Loading Toner Cassette

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Setting or Changing Paper Size
Loading Copy Paper

Notes on copy paper

Attaching Copy Tray

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6-9

8-9

IO-11

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7

TURNING COPIER ON

Auto-off mode

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for automatically saving power..

NOTES ON INSTALLATION LOCATION

PLACEMENT OF ORIGINALS

Alignment of Originals

FULL-SIZE COPYING

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Auto Start

Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up

BYPASS FEED COPYING

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Original and Copy Directions

ADJUSTING COPY DENSITY

Auto image density
Manual image density

REDUCING/ENLARGING

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Reducing/Enlarging Using Preset Ratios
Zooming in 1% Increments

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20-21

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29-30

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MAKING TWO-SIDED COPIES
MAKING BOOK COPIES

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USER TOOLS

List of User Tools
Making Adjustment with User Tools
User Tool Menu

REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE

Copy Yield

MAINTAINING COPIER

Daily Maintenance
Corona Wires
Guide Plates

NOTES

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General Operation
Replenishing Toner
Removing Misfed Paper

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48-49

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49
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STORAGE

Paper
Toner Cassette

REPACKING

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TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEARING

When PE appears on the copy counter
When & stays on

SPECIFICATIONS

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INDEX

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MISFEEDS

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56-57
58-60

62-63
64-65

50
50
50

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60

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INSTALLATION

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14-19
Checking the Package Contents
Unpacking

Installing Copier
Loading Toner Cassette

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Setting or Changing Paper Size

Loading Copy Paper

Notes on copy paper

Attaching Copy Tray

TURNING

Auto-off mode -for automatically
saving power

NOTES ON INSTALLATION

LOCATION

COPIER ON

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13

. Be careful not to touch the OPC (Organic Photo Conductor, blue material) inside

the copier.

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Do not expose the OPC to light.

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m

Remove all tapes.

Remove shipping thumbscrew 0, then
open

the platen cover. (No thumbscrew

0.

*

a

for future

for type i model)
Next, remove shipping thumbscrew 0, and
attach the sticker to conceal the hole of

shipping thumbscrew
The removed shipping thumbscrews should
be kept as shown in step

shipping.

m:

the two shipping thumbscrews have been
removed, otherwise the copier may be damaged.

Do not turn on the main switch until

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aa

a

Store the two shipping thumbscrews as
shown. (Only short thumbscrew with type

1 model)

m:

screws; they must be attached prior to shipping.

Remove the paper in the unit.

Close the ton unit bv pressing down firmly
on the marked

Attention: Make sure to press the marked position.

Make sure to keep the shipping thumb-

position.

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Remove the toner cassette from the
vinyl bag.

l Keep the vinyl bag for repacking.

Rock the toner cassette back and
forth five or six times.

Set the toner cassette on a flat
surface and remove the two tapes

inside the unit completely as

shown.

l Hold the toner cassette firmly with one

hand to prevent it from turning over.

l Yellow marks appear at the end of the

tapes. Make sure to remove the tapes
completely from the toner cassette.

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the toner cassette may be damaged, and
unable to make a copy.

If these tapes are not removed,

Open the top unit.

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Confirm that the A mark

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of the
toner cassette is pointing upward.
Align guides on both sides of the toner
cassette with the left (with

c

and right (with

mark) guides @ of

l mark)

the toner cassette holder, then insert
the toner cassette into the copier as
shown until it clicks into place.

l Do not insert the toner cassette into the

copier until the tapes are completely
removed.

Close the top unit by pressing
down firmly on the marked posi-

tion.

Attention: Make sure to press the marked

position.

Pull the paper cassette out.
Check the set paper size.
If preset paper size is the setting you
want to use, disregard steps @ to

If you need to change the paper size,
continue to the following steps.

Adjusting the paper length

Remove the end plate @ and set it
to your desired paper size

Adjusting the paper width

0.

Push the bottom plate halfway

0,

down

and carefully remove the
two side guides by pushing @ and
lifting @ the end of the side guides
as illustrated.

Move the two side guides to your
desired paper size, while pushing
the bottom plate halfway down.

To set the side guides, confirm that
the metal hook of the side guide is
above the protrusion of the bottom

0,

plate

push the bottom plate
halfway down 0, and insert the
bottom hook of the side guide into
the hole

0.

Then slowly insert the hook on the
other end into the hole until it
clicks into place.

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Attach copy tray as shown

0,

then depress it slightly to fix it in

place

l

Confirm that the copy tray is securely in
place.

When you

paper,

0.

copy

extend-the

onto long-size

copy tray as

shown.

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Power Connection

Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside
front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an
electric shock or fire.
Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the
copier and freely accessible so it can be unplugged easily in the event of
an emergency.

l

Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.

l

Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%.

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Do not set anything on the power cord.

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Always turn the copier off when you have finished copying for the day.

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Firmly insert the plug into the
copier and outlet.

Turning

Copier On

Turn the main switch on.

Wait
During warm-up, the

for the

copier to warm up.

Start

indica-

tor lights red.

When the

Start

indicator turns
green, the copier is ready to make
copies.

l

If Load Paper

when starting, load paper.

“PE ”

indication is on

-

Auto-off mode

for automatically saving power

To conserve energy, this copier automatically shifts to the “Auto-off mode” 30
minutes after you make a copy. In Auto-off mode, power consumption is reduced
from less than 91W (standby) to less than 5W. To re-activate the copier, press any
key.

l

The copier does not enter Auto-off mode when:

-

the

Start

-

You are accessing the user tools.

l

Initial Auto-off duration is 30 minutes. To change this duration with the user

indicator is red.

tools, follow the steps on page 38.

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When the copier is in Auto-off mode, the Start indicator (green) blinks.

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Environmental conditions greatly affect the performance of a copier. Be

sure to choose your installation location carefully.

Optimum Setting Conditions

Temperature: 10 - 35°C (50 -

95°F)
Humidity: 15 - 80% RH
Place upon a strong, stable, level

base with a flat, even surface. Do
not place on a surface that has
holes, ruts, cavities or is uneven
in any way.
The copier must be level within

3mm (0.11 in.) both front to rear

and left to right.
To avoid a possible ozone

buildup, be sure to locate this
copier in a large well ventilated
room with an air turnover of

more than 3 times/hr/person.

Locations to Avoid

Locations exposed to direct
sunlight or strong light (more
than 2,000 lux).
Locations directly exposed to
cool air from an air conditioner
or heated air from a heater.
(Sudden temperature changes

may cause condensation within
the copier.)
Places where the copier might be
subjected to frequent strong

vibration.

Dusty areas.

Areas exposed to corrosive

gases.

Places higher than

2,000m

(6,500

ft.) above sea level.

Copier Location

Place the copier near the wall outlet, providing minimum clearance as

shown.

More than 20cm (7.9 in.)

More than

10cm

(3.9 in.)

+

More than 11 cm

More than 30cm (11.8 in.)

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PLACEMENT OF ORIGINALS

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Alignment of Originals

FULL-SIZE COPYING

Auto Start
During Warm-Up

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Setting Copy Orders

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BYPASS FEED COPYING

Original and Copy Directions

ADJUSTING COPY DENSITY..

Auto image density
Manual image density

REDUCING/ENLARGING

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Reducing/Enlarging Using Preset
Zooming in 1% Increments

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MAKING TWO-SIDED COPIES
MAKINGBOOK COPIES..

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29-30

Ratios

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Alignment of Originals

Align the original with the scale

on

the left side of the exposure

glass.

l When the original is a standard size

such as 8
indexes on the scale.

l When your original is not a standard

size, align the center of the original to
the arrow mark at the center of the
scale.

‘/z

or A4, align it to the

Lift the platen cover.

Set the original face down on the
exposure glass. Align the center of
your original with the arrow mark
on the scale.

Lower the platen cover.

l When copying from a book, the thick-

ness of the book should be no more than
20mm (0.78 in.).

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To make copies the same size as your originals.

Lift the platen cover and place the
original face down on the exposure
glass. Align the center of your

0

original with the arrow mark on the
scale. Lower the platen cover.

If your copier includes an enlarge­ment/ reduction feature (Type 2
panel only), make sure the magni-

fication ratio is set to Full Size. If
not, press the
key until Full Size indicator is lit.

Enter your desired number of copies

using the + key (to increase copy num-

-

key (to reduce copy number).

key.

1,z

++

0

, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

+o

48,49,50

ber) or

l

Up to 50 copies can be entered.

l

To reset the number to 1, press the

Stop

l

When copy counter is 1, pressing the
key changes the counter to 50. Likewise,
when the-counter is
changes the counter to 1.

Reduce/Enlarge

Clear/

-

50,

pressing the + key

Auto Start

Press the

l

To stop the machine during a multi-copy

run, press the

eb

-

Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up

If you press the
Start

indicator will

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To resume copying, press the

l

To clear the copy counter, press the

Clear/Stop

Start

Start

key.

Clear/Stop

key.

key during warm-up, the

blink

in red and

copier will start copying when warm-up is
completed.

l

To cancel Auto Start, press the

Clear/Stop

key.

Start

green.

key.

key.

The

To copy onto paper different from the type in the paper cassette, use the

bypass feed.

l

One sheet should be inserted into the bypass feed at a time.

l

Bypass feed copying should also be used for transparencies, adhesive

labels, translucent paper or postcards.

Place the original face down on the
exposure glass and lower the

0

Q

w

platen cover.

l

Align the center of the original to the

arrow mark.

Adjust the bypass feed guides to
the proper width.

Gently insert the copy paper into
the bypass feed.

l

Never insert more than one copy paper

at a time.

aD

Copy starts automatically.

When making multiple copies using the bypass feed, gently insert the
next copy paper into the bypass feed until the paper is fed automati­cally.

l

Do not set the next paper before th e

occur.

26

Start

indicator turns green. A misfeed may

copies are as follows.

Transparencies

Letterhead

Set the originals and transparencies as
shown.

l

Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by
one.

Set the originals and letterhead as shown.

Two-sided copies

Set the originals and copy paper for copying

the reverse side as shown.

l

Do not use paper that has been printed on using
other copiers or printers.

l

For instructions on making two-sided copies, see
page 31.

27

Place the original for the front side
of the copy on the exposure glass
and lower the platen cover.

l

Align the center of the original to the

arrow mark on the scale.

Press the

Start

key to make the

first copy.

Place the original for the reverse
side of the copy on the exposure
glass and lower the platen cover.

Adjust the bypass feed guides to

the proper width.

Insert the copy paper into the

bypass feed blank side facing

upward.

l

If the paper is curled, straighten it before

insertion. (See page 48.)

Copy directions are as indicated.

31

RECALIBRATING COPY DENSITY . . . . . 34

USER TOOLS

List of User Tools

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35-40

35
Making Adjustment with User Tools . . 36-37
User Tool Menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-40

33

When copies have become unclear or dirty after using the copier for a

long time, adjust copy density using the image density recalibration
switch.

Slide the image density
recalibration switch to 1 to make
the image clearer.

If the copies are still unclear or
dirty, slide the image density
recalibration switch to 2.

GD

Close the top unit by pressing
down firmly on the marked posi­tion.

Attention: Make sure to press the marked
position.

34

The value or mode of the following items can be
corresponding User Tool.

adjusted with the

User Tool

number

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Adjustable item See page

Auto image density level
Darker-side manual image density level

Lighter-side manual image density level

Photo mode level

Auto-off duration
Auto reset duration
Counter up/down
Total copy number

39-40

37
38
38
38
38
39
39

35

Adjusting values/modes

When the desired user tool number

is lit on the copy counter and the
Photo Mode indicator is blinking,
enter the required setting using the
+ and

l

For the settings, refer to pages 37-40.

Press the

-

keys.

Image Density

adjust­ment key.
The setting will be stored in
memory.

l

The setting number and the Photo Mode
indicator blink. Now, you can access
another user tool number by pressing the
+ and - keys.

To exit user tools, turn the main
switch off and then back on again.

1. Auto image density level

User mode

If the image density in the auto image density mode is too dark or too
light, adjust it using this function.

Default: Normal (Number: 0)

Setting Normal Light Lighter Lightest Dark Darker Darkest
Number 0

l

If your desired image density could not be obtained with the adjustment in “User

l”,

mode

(Refer to page 34.)

adjust it by sliding the image density recalibration switch to the right.

1

3 5

2

4

6

1

37

2. Darker-side manual image density level

Thedensity

represented bythe right indicator can be made darker.

User mode 2

Default: Normal (Number:

Setting

Normal Dark Darker

Number 0

0)

1

2

3. Lighter-side manual image density level User mode 3

The density represented by the left indicator can be made lighter.

Default: Normal (Number: 0)

Setting Normal Light Lighter
Number 0

4. Photo mode level

1

2

User mode 4

If the image density in the photo mode is too dark, adjust it using this
function.

Default: Normal (Number: 3)

Setting Lightest Lighter Light
Number

0

1

2

Normal Dark Darker

3

4

5

5. Auto-off duration

User mode 5

To conserve energy, this copier automatically shifts to the Auto-off mode
30 minutes after the last copying job has been completed. This time can
be adjusted using this function.

Default: 30 minutes (Number: 2)

Setting
Number

5

minutes 10minutes30minutes60

0

1

2

minutes90minutes

3

4

120

minutes

5

6. Auto reset duration

User mode 6

As a default setting, the copier will reset itself 1 minute after the final
copy is made or after the last time any key is pressed. If a 1 minute reset
time is not appropriate, you can change this time.

Default: 1 minute (Number: 0)

Setting

1 minute 3 minutes

Number 0

1

Off

2

7. Counter up/down

User mode 7

The copy counter can be set to show the number of copies made (count
up) or the number of copies remaining to be made (count down).

Default: Up (Number: 0)

Setting Up
Number 0

8. Total copy counter

Down

1

User

mode

You can check the total number of copies made.

How to check the total copy counter:

Access user tool number “8”. You
will find the first two digits of the
total copy quantity (configured in
six digits) are displayed on the
copy counter.

l Example: When 12345 copies are made,

“8 1” is displayed on the copy counter.

l For the first two digits, the left image

density indicator is lit.

8

39

Press the

Start

key. You will find
the second two digits of the total
copy quantity are displayed on the
copy counter.

l

Example: When 12345 copies are made,

“23” is displayed on the copy counter.

l

For the second two digits, the center
image density indicator is lit.

Press the

Start

key again. You will
find the last two digits of the total
copy quantity are displayed on the
copy counter.

l

Example: When 12345 copies are made,

9s”

is displayed on the copy counter.

l

For the last two digits, the right image

density indicator is lit.

l

When you want to see the

again, press the

Start

you want to see the second two digits,
press the

l

To access another user tool number,

press the

Start

Image Density

key twice.

key.

l

To exit the user tools, turn the main
switch off and then back on again.

first

two digits

key once. When

adjustment

40

REPLACING THE TONER

CASSETTE

Copy Yield

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.,...................................

42-43

43

MAINTAINING THE COPIER . . . . . . . . . . 44-47

Daily Maintenance
Corona Wires
Guide Plates

NOTES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Operation
Replenishing Toner

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing Misfed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STORAGE

Paper

Toner Cassette

REPACKING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..................................................

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44

45-46

47

48-49

48

49
49
50

50

50

51-53

When

I.&

blinks on the operation panel, it is time to replace the toner
cassette (copying is still possible). When I& is continuously displayed,
copies cannot be made until the cassette is replaced.

l When you install the new toner cassette, be careful not to touch

the OPC (blue material). Copy image and copy quality could be
affected.

l After a new toner cassette is installed, the density of the first few

copies may be slightly lighter.

Open the top unit.

Remove the used toner cassette
carefully.

l Be careful not to stain your hands with

the toner. If toner is present, clean up

with a cold damp cloth.

Open the new toner cassette
cardboard box.

Remove the toner cassette from the

vinyl bag.

l Keep the vinyl bag for repacking.

Platen Cover

44

Copy Tray

Bypass Feed

Remove the tool from the transfer

m

@B

0

corona wire and store it as shown.

l

Keep this tool inside the copier.

Close the top unit by pressing
down firmly on the marked

posi-

tion.

Attension: Make sure to press the marked

position.

46

Open the top unit, clean the trans­fer and transport guide plates with
a damp cloth, and wipe them with

a dry cloth.

l

If you do not clean the guide plates, the
leading and trailing edges of the reverse
side of copies become dirty.

Close the top unit by pressing
down firmly on the marked posi­tion.

Attension: Make sure to press the marked
position.

47

l

When using transparencies, set one sheet at a time into the bypass feed and
open the copy tray. Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one.

l

When you use translucent paper in low-temperature and low-humidity
conditions, it may be misfed. Set the paper aside with paper curl face down
until paper is flat with surface. Set one sheet at a time into the bypass feed.
Then, deliver the paper to the copy tray.

l

Under the following conditions, you might get light copies:

-

When you make 150 or more copies continuously.

-

When you make solid full image copies.

-

When you make copies while the Replenish Toner

l

Copies may be curled after coming out of the

I_&

indicator is blinking.

copier. If necessary, uncurl the paper within
5mm (0.2 in.) of its edges, as shown, before
inserting it in the bypass feed to make a

two-

sided copy.

l

Keep the used toner cassette horizontal. If you tilt the unit, toner may spill.

l

Do not store the toner cassette in high-temperature and high-humidity condi­tions.

l

If you make copies continuously under high temperatures, the copier may

stop to prevent overheating. The Start indicator will turn red and

“ti :”

is
displayed on the copy counter. In this case, let the copier cool down, and wait
until the Start indicator turns green.

l

When you replace the toner cassette and close

the top unit, press down firmly on the marked
position.

While copying, do not turn off the main switch.
While copying, do not open the top unit.
While copying, do not lift the platen cover.
While copying, do not unplug the power cord.

10kg

Do not lay anything weighing more than

(22 lb) on the exposure glass.
Do not place tools or other hard objects on the exposure glass.
Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the copier.

l

Always turn the copier off when you have finished copying for the day.

48

Replenish toner when replenish toner &I indicator is blinking.

&.I

When

is continuously lit, copies can no longer be made.
Before installing a new toner cassette, rock it back and forth, at least
five or six times.
When removing the tapes inside the cassette, make sure to remove the
tapes completely.
Do not insert the toner into the copier until the tapes are completely
removed.
Do not eat or swallow toner, and keep it out of reach of children.
Replace the toner cassette with the new one, turn the main switch on,

and let the copier warm up.

In several seconds, it is ready to make copies in the initial status mode.

l Do not leave any tom scraps of paper inside the copier.
l After clearing misfeeds, make sure that all units are returned to their

original positions and all covers are closed.

l Do not touch the copy image when removing misfed paper

-

toner

may stain your hands.

49

Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might
result in poor image reproduction, creased copies, or paper misfeeds.
Generally, avoid paper curling and absorption of moisture.

Avoid storing paper in humid areas. In high-temperature and

high­humidity, or low-temperature and low-humidity conditions, store paper
in a vinyl bag.
Do not store paper where it will be exposed to heat.

Store on a flat surface.
Use older stock first.
Do not lay heavy objects on paper.

Keep open reams of paper in the package, and store as you would
unopened paper.

l

Store horizontally in a cool, dark place.

l

Never store toner cassette where it will be exposed to heat.

l

Do not lay heavy objects on the toner cassette.

l

Keep the toner cassette out of children’s reach.

50

Put the toner cassette in a vinyl

bag.

m :

spilling out, make sure you seal the vinyl
bag firmly.

To prevent the toner from

Remove the two shipping thumb-

screws from inside the copier.
(Only short thumbscrew with type

1 model.)

Close the top unit by pressing
down firmly on the marked posi­tion.

Attention: Make sure to press the marked
position.

Remove the sticker and insert the
two shipping thumbscrews into the
holes, then tighten them as shown.

(Only short thumbscrew with type

1 model.)

l

Make sure to insert the shipping
thumbscrews to prevent damage while
moving the copier.

Remove copy tray as shown.
First, gently lift it up
it out

0.

0,

then pull

Put the copier in the vinyl bag.

52

-

Put the copier in the cardboard
box.

-

l

Lift the copier from the bottom as

illustrated.

Insert the toner cassette, copy tray,

-

A

aB

am

operator’s manual and power cord
into the box.

Firmly put the foam blocks on the
copier.

Seal the box firmly using tape.

53

TROUBLESHOOTING

........................

56-57

CLEARING

MISFEEDS

......................

When Pz appears on the copy counter
When & stays on

...................................

58-60

..

.59

60

55

Condition

Cause

Remedy

See

Page

Nothing happens
when the switch is
turned on.

PE

is displayed on

the copy counter.

L&I

is

blinking.

L&l

stays

&

stays on.

The copier has
entered Auto-off
mode (30 minutes
after a copy was

made or a key was
pressed).

on.

Power cord is not properly
plugged into the outlet.

Plug it in firmly.

Check that the both ends of

the top unit are securely
Top unit is not completely
closed.

closed. If not, close the top

unit firmly by pressing the

marked position.

Paper cassette is empty.

Toner has nearly run out
Toner has run out.
A misfeed has occurred.

The copier has shifted to the
Auto-off function.

Load paper.

Replace toner cassette.

Replace toner cassette.

Clear misfed paper.

Press any key to
the copier.

-

15

18

42

42
59

re-activate

21

Copies have white
streaks.

Corona wires are dirty.

Copy image
density is uneven.

t’

i

is

displayed on

the copy counter.

The copier is overheated.

ATTENTION: If the error code (E

then turn it on. If the error code disappears, the copier
will function. If the error code appears again, turn off the
main switch and immediately call your service personnel.

Clean the corona wires.

Wait for a while until the

copier cools down and

t’

I

is

no longer displayed.

..)

appears, turn off the main switch,

45

48

56

Condition

Misfeeds occur
frequently.

Cause

Paper does not meet
specification.

Folded, wrinkled, damp,
or curled paper is in the
cassette.

Remedy

Set

proper

paper. Paper
size and
comply with the
set for this copier.

Load paper correctly.

weight

must

standards

S

pZ;e

62

18

Copies appear dirty.

The reverse side of an
original image is copied.

Paper is positioned
improperly.

A piece of misfed paper
or another foreign object
is in the copier.

Position the end plate and
the side guides properly.

Clear paper path
completely of paper and
other material.

The original has a gray
or colored background.

The

image density is

Adjust the image
density.

too dark.
The platen cover or

exposure glass is dirty.

The

image density is

Clean platen cover
and exposure glass.

too dark.
The original has a low Adjust the image

contrast image.

density.

17

58

28

44

28

Copies are too light.

The same copy area is

dirty

whenever making

copies.

Copies are blank or
parts of the image are
not copied.

The

image density is

too light.
Damp or rough grain Use dry paper without

paper is used.

rough grain.

The platen cover or Clean platen cover

exposure glass is dirty

The original is not set
correctly.

.

and exposure glass.

Set originals correctly.

An improper paper size
is selected.

18

44

24

17

57

When there is a paper misfeed, the Check Paper Path (& ) indicator or

Load Paper

(PE

) indication on the copy counter will light.

When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing unit

1

0

A

CAUTION

Do not leave any torn scraps of paper inside the copier.

After removing the misfed paper, make sure that all units are returned
to their original positions and the top unit is closed.
When a paper misfeed occurs, the copier keeps track of the selected
copy modes and how many copies have been completed. It is not

necessary to reset the copy modes or the copy quantity after removing
misfed paper.
Repeat the procedures described in this section until the Check Paper
Path
top unit is closed.)

*

because it could be very hot.

indicator goes out. (The indicators do not function unless the

Do not touch the copy image when removing misfed paper
may stain your hands.

-

toner

58

When

PE

appears on the copy counter:

Pull out the paper cassette and
check if paper remains in the

0

cassette.

l

If the paper cassette has run out of paper,
load paper. See page 18.

Remove the misfed paper com­pletely.

w

l

Make sure that there are no scraps of

paper inside the copier.

If paper remains in the paper cassette and there is no misfed paper,
follow the steps below.

1) Make sure that the end plate and side plates are positioned prop­erly to match the paper size you are using.

PE

2) If

is still displayed, change the paper type.
If the PE indication does not go out, call for a service representa­tive. See the back cover of this manual for the telephone number.

59

When & is lit:

w

Remove the misfed paper com­pletely.

l

If it is difficult to remove the misfed
paper, gently take it out through the
copy tray area.

Close the top unit by pressing

m

down firmly on the marked

posi-

tion.

l

Make sure that the Check Paper Path

indicator is turned off.

&

60

SPECIFICATIONS

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62-63

61

Configuration

Desktop

Copy Process
Originals
Maximum Original Size

Copy Paper Size

Bypass Feed Paper Size

Copy Paper Weight

Reproduction Ratios

(Type 2

only)

Dry electrostatic transfer system
Sheet/Book
A4, 8
A5 to A4, 5
A6 to A4, 5
Paper tray feed: 60 ­Bypass feed: 60

l/2

x

14 in.

l/2

x 8 l/2

l/2

x 8 l/2

to 8
to 8

l/2
l/2

90g/m2,

- 180g/m2,

x
x

16 - 24 lb

16 - 48 lb

[Metric version

141%

Enlargement

122%

Full size

100%

82%

Reduction

71%

14 in.
14 in.

1

Inch version

141%
100%

93%

78%
70%

1

Zoom (Type 2 only)

Copying Speed

Warm-Up Time

First Copy Time

Copy Number Input

Manual Image
Density Selection

Automatic Reset

From 70% to 141% in 1% increments

8 copies/minute
(A4 lengthwise or 8

l/2

x

11 in. lengthwise)

Less than 15 seconds

(at 23°C or 73°F)
Less than 10 seconds

(A4 lengthwise or 8
+/-

key, 1 to 50

l/2

x

11 in. lengthwise)

(count up or count down)
4 steps including halftone

1 minute standard setting; can also be set to

3 minutes or no auto reset.

62

Paper Capacity

Toner Replenishment

Paper cassette:
250 sheets
Bypass feed entrance: 1 sheet (

(80g/m2,

20 lb)

180g/m2,

Toner cassette exchange (140g/unit)

48 lb)

Copy Tray Capacity
Power Source

Power

Consumption

Noise Emission

Sound pressure level
(Measured according to
IS0 7779 at operator
position.)

Noise Emission

Sound power level
(Measured according to
IS0 7779)

Dimensions

Weight

50 sheets
See the inside of the front cover of this

manual

IM

aximum

I

1,300W

Copy cycle condition 1 450W
Warm-up condition

790W
Standbv condition 91W
Auto-off condition

Less than

55dB

1 5W

Standby condition less than 40dB

Copy cycle condition less than 62dB

Copier with toner cassette:
Less than

16.5kg,

36.4 lb

I

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

63

In accordance with IS0 Standard 700 1, this machine uses the following symbols
for the main switch:

I

means POWER ON.

0

means POWER OFF.

.

CC

Declaration of Conformity
“The Product complies with the requirements of the
and the

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC”.

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

1

I

67

SUPPLIES MODEL NAMES
The

correct

model name of supplies for

our machine as listed below.

f

oner cassette Type 1215

n

Overseas Affiliates

U.S.A.

RICOH CORPORATION

5

Dedrick Place

West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006

Phone: [phone]

The Netherlands

RICOH EUROPE B.V.
Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen

Phone:

[phone]

United Kingdom

RICOH UK LTD.
Ricoh

House, 1 Plane Tree Crescent,
Feltham,
Phone: [phone]

Middlesex,

TW1

3 7HG

Germany

RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Mergenthaler
Eschborn
Phone: [phone]

Allee

38-40, 65760

France

RICOH FRANCE S.A.

383, Avenue du General de Gaulle-

BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: [phone]

Spain

RICOH
Av. Litral Mar, 12-14, 08005 Barcelona

Phone: [phone]

ESPANA

S.A.

Italy

RICOH
Viale, Della Metallurgia 12,
Zona

Phone: [phone]

ITALIA

Basson

SpA

37139 Verona

Hong Kong

RICOH HONG KONG LTD.
23/F., China Overseas Building, 139,

Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Phone: [phone]

Singapore

RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

260 Orchard Road,

The Heeren, Singapore 238855

Phone: [phone]

#15-01/02

Printed in The Netherlands

EE@rnm~

RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

15-5,

1

-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Phone:

[phone]

Minami-Aoyama,