Ricoh FT1208 Operator's Manual

RICOH

FT1008/1208

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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

RICOH

FT1008

Type

2

RICOH

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

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

office

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.

2

0

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:

Ignoring this warning
could cause serious
injury or even death.

Ignoring this caution
could cause injury or
damage to property.

A

v

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

0

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.

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

8

Power

Connection

Warning

Power Cord

Warning

@

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

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 incinerate used toner
or toner containers. Toner
dust might ignite when
exposed to an open flame.

Toner

Dispose of the used toner

Warning

containers according to
local regulations.

/

Do not put any containers
holding metal objects or
water (e.g. vases, flower­pots, glasses) on the copier.

3ectrical

Shock

If the contents fall inside

Warning

the copier a fire or electric
shock could occur.

.

,

Foreign

Object

Warning

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.

Do not plug or unplug the

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

e

Unplug

Caution

Unplug

Caution

8

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.

e

Unplug

Caution

8

Copier

Location

Caution

Clearing

Misfeed

Caution

n

1

l

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

-

it could be

very hot.

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

5

*Press this marked

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.

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.

6

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 ap­pears 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.)

7

Qpe1&2

1.Photo Mode Indicator

4.Copy Counter

2.Auto Image Density

5.Start Indicator

Indicator

6.Start

Toner Indicator

Key

0

Clear/Stop Key

Indicators

Path Indicator

8.Image Density
Adjustment Key

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.

8

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 copy­ing, 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.)

% 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

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

6-9

Exterior

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

6

Interior

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

7

Operation Panel

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

8-9

CONTENTS

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IO-11

INSTALLATION

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

Checking the Package Contents

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

14

Unpacking

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

14

Installing Copier

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15

Loading Toner Cassette

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

16

Setting or Changing Paper Size

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

17

Loading Copy Paper

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

18

Notes on copy paper

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

18

Attaching Copy Tray

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

19

TURNING COPIER ON

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

20-21

Auto-off mode

-

for automatically saving power..

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

NOTES ON INSTALLATION LOCATION

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

22

PLACEMENT OF ORIGINALS

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

24

Alignment of Originals

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

24

FULL-SIZE COPYING

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

25

Auto Start

-

Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up

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BYPASS FEED COPYING

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26-27

Original and Copy Directions

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27

ADJUSTING COPY DENSITY

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

28

Auto image density

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

28

Manual image density

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

28

REDUCING/ENLARGING

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

29-30

Reducing/Enlarging Using Preset Ratios

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

29

Zooming in 1% Increments

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

30

MAKING TWO-SIDED COPIES

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

31

MAKING BOOK COPIES

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

32

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USER TOOLS

.................................................................35-40

List of User Tools

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35

Making Adjustment with User Tools

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36-37

User Tool Menu

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37-40

REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE

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.42-43

Copy Yield

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43

MAINTAINING COPIER

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44-47

Daily Maintenance

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44

Corona Wires

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45-46

Guide Plates

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47

NOTES

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48-49

General Operation

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48

Replenishing Toner

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49

Removing Misfed Paper

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49

STORAGE

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50

Paper

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50

Toner Cassette

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50

REPACKING

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51-53

TROUBLESHOOTING

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56-57

CLEARING

MISFEEDS

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58-60

When PE appears on the copy counter

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59

When & stays on

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60

I

SPECIFICATIONS

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62-63

1

INDEX

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64-65

11

INSTALLATION

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14-19

Checking the Package Contents

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14

Unpacking

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

14

Installing Copier

...................................15

Loading Toner Cassette

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

16

Setting or Changing Paper Size

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17

Loading Copy Paper

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

18

Notes on copy paper

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18

Attaching Copy Tray

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

19

TURNING

COPIER ON

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

20-21

Auto-off mode -for automatically
saving power

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

21

NOTES ON INSTALLATION

LOCATION

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22

13

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

the copier.

l

Do not expose the OPC to light.

0

Remove all tapes.

Remove shipping thumbscrew 0, then
open

the platen cover. (No thumbscrew

0

*

m

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

shipping thumbscrew

0.

The removed shipping thumbscrews should
be kept as shown in step

a

for future

shipping.

m:

Do not turn on the main switch until
the two shipping thumbscrews have been
removed, otherwise the copier may be damaged.

Store the two shipping thumbscrews as

-

shown. (Only short thumbscrew with type

1 model)

m:

Make sure to keep the shipping thumb-

screws; they must be attached prior to shipping.

aa

Remove the paper in the unit.

Close the ton unit bv pressing down firmly

a

on the marked

position.

Attention: Make sure to press the marked position.

15

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.

m:

If these tapes are not removed,
the toner cassette may be damaged, and
unable to make a copy.

Open the top unit.

Confirm that the A mark

0

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

l mark)

and right (with

c

mark) guides @ of
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 posi­tion.

Attention: Make sure to press the marked
position.

16

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

0.

Adjusting the paper width

Push the bottom plate halfway

down

0,

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

plate

0,

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.

17

Attach copy tray as shown

0,

then depress it slightly to fix it in

place

0.

l

Confirm that the copy tray is securely in

place.

When you

copy

onto long-size

paper,

extend-the

copy tray as

shown.

19

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%.

l

Do not set anything on the power cord.

l

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

for the

copier to warm up.

During warm-up, the

Start

indica-

tor lights red.

When the

Start

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

l

If Load Paper

“PE ”

indication is on

when starting, load paper.

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

indicator is red.

-

You are accessing the user tools.

l

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

tools, follow the steps on page 38.

l

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

21

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.)

+

l

More than 11 cm

More than 30cm (11.8 in.)

22

PLACEMENT OF ORIGINALS

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

24

Alignment of Originals

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

24

FULL-SIZE COPYING

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

25

Auto Start

-

Setting Copy Orders

During Warm-Up

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

25

BYPASS FEED COPYING

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

26-27

Original and Copy Directions

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

27

ADJUSTING COPY DENSITY..

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

28

Auto image density

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

28

Manual image density

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

28

REDUCING/ENLARGING

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

29-30

Reducing/Enlarging Using Preset

Ratios

. 29

Zooming in 1% Increments

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

30

MAKING TWO-SIDED COPIES

...........

31

MAKINGBOOK COPIES..

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

32

23

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.).

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

‘/z

or A4, align it to the

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.

24

To make copies the same size as your originals.

Lift the platen cover and place the

0

original face down on the exposure
glass. Align the center of your
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 magni­fication ratio is set to Full Size. If
not, press the

Reduce/Enlarge

key until Full Size indicator is lit.
Enter your desired number of copies

using the + key (to increase copy num­ber) or

-

key (to reduce copy number).

l

Up to 50 copies can be entered.

l

To reset the number to 1, press the

Clear/

Stop

key.

l

When copy counter is 1, pressing the

-

key changes the counter to 50. Likewise,

0

++

+o

when the-counter is

50,

pressing the + key

1,z

3

48,49,50

changes the counter to 1.

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

eb

Press the

Start

key.

l

To stop the machine during a multi-copy

run, press the

Clear/Stop

key.

l

To resume copying, press the

Start

key.

l

To clear the copy counter, press the

Clear/Stop

key.

Auto Start

-

Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up

If you press the

Start

key during warm-up, the

Start

indicator will

blink

in red and

green.

The

copier will start copying when warm-up is
completed.

l

To cancel Auto Start, press the

Clear/Stop

key.

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

0

exposure glass and lower the
platen cover.

l

Align the center of the original to the

arrow mark.

Q

Adjust the bypass feed guides to

the proper width.

Gently insert the copy paper into

w

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

Start

indicator turns green. A misfeed may

occur.

26

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

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

35-40

List of User Tools

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

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.

Close the top unit by pressing

GD

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

37

Darker-side manual image density level

38

Lighter-side manual image density level

38

Photo mode level

38

Auto-off duration

38

Auto reset duration

39

Counter up/down

39

Total copy number

39-40

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

-

keys.

l

For the settings, refer to pages 37-40.

Press the

Image Density

adjust-

ment 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.

1

Default: Normal (Number: 0)

Setting Normal Light Lighter Lightest Dark Darker Darkest

Number 0

1

3 5

2

4

6

l

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

mode

l”,

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

(Refer to page 34.)

37

2. Darker-side manual image density level

User mode 2

Thedensity

represented bythe right indicator can be made darker.

Default: Normal (Number:

0)

Setting

Normal Dark Darker

Number 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

1

2

4. Photo mode level

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

Normal Dark Darker

Number

0

1

2

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

5

minutes 10minutes30minutes60

minutes90minutes

120

minutes

Number

0

1

2

3

4

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

Down

Number 0

1

8. Total copy counter
You can check the total number of copies made.

How to check the total copy counter:

User

mode

8

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.

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

first

two digits

again, press the

Start

key once. When
you want to see the second two digits,
press the

Start

key twice.

l

To access another user tool number,

press the

Image Density

adjustment

key.

l

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

40

REPLACING THE TONER

CASSETTE

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

42-43

Copy Yield

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

43

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

Daily Maintenance

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

44

Corona Wires

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

45-46

Guide Plates

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

47

NOTES

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

48-49

General Operation

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

48

Replenishing Toner

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

49

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

49

STORAGE

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

50

Paper

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

50

Toner Cassette

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

50

REPACKING

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

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

Copy Tray

Bypass Feed

44

Remove the tool from the transfer

m

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-

@B

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

l

l

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.

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.
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

I_&

indicator is blinking.
Copies may be curled after coming out of the
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

l

Keep the used toner cassette horizontal. If you tilt the unit, toner may spill.
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.
Do not lay anything weighing more than

10kg

(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.

When

&.I

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

52

Put the toner cassette in a vinyl
bag.

m :

To prevent the toner from
spilling out, make sure you seal the vinyl
bag firmly.

Remove the two shipping thumb­screws 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

0,

then pull

it out

0.

Put the copier in the vinyl bag.

-

Put the copier in the cardboard

-

box.

l

Lift the copier from the bottom as

illustrated.

-

Insert the toner cassette, copy tray,
operator’s manual and power cord
into the box.

aB

A

Firmly put the foam blocks on the
copier.

am

Seal the box firmly using tape.

53

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

56-57

CLEARING

MISFEEDS

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

58-60

When Pz appears on the copy counter

..

.59

When & stays on

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

60

55

Condition

Cause

Remedy

See

Page

Power cord is not properly

Plug it in firmly.

-

plugged into the outlet.

Nothing happens

Check that the both ends of

when the switch is

the top unit are securely

turned on.

Top unit is not completely

closed. If not, close the top

15

closed.

unit firmly by pressing the
marked position.

PE

is displayed on

the copy counter.

Paper cassette is empty.

Load paper.

18

L&I

is

blinking.

Toner has nearly run out

Replace toner cassette.

42

L&l

stays

on.

Toner has run out.

Replace toner cassette.

42

&

stays on.

A misfeed has occurred.

Clear misfed paper.

59

The copier has
entered Auto-off
mode (30 minutes

The copier has shifted to the

Press any key to

re-activate

after a copy was

Auto-off function.

the copier.

21

made or a key was
pressed).

Copies have white
streaks.

Corona wires are dirty.

Clean the corona wires.

45

Copy image
density is uneven.

t’

i

is

displayed on

Wait for a while until the

the copy counter.

The copier is overheated.

copier cools down and

t’

I

is

48

no longer displayed.

ATTENTION: If the error code (E

..)

appears, turn off the main switch,
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.

56

Condition

Cause

Paper does not meet
specification.

Remedy

S

pZ;e

Set

proper

paper. Paper

size and

weight

must

comply with the

standards

62

set for this copier.

Misfeeds occur
frequently.

Copies appear dirty.

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

Load paper correctly.

18

cassette.
Paper is positioned

Position the end plate and

improperly.

the side guides properly.

17

A piece of misfed paper

Clear paper path

or another foreign object

completely of paper and

is in the copier.

other material.

58

The original has a gray
or colored background.

Adjust the image
density.

28

The

image density is

too dark.
The platen cover or

Clean platen cover

exposure glass is dirty.

and exposure glass.

44

The reverse side of an

The

image density is

original image is copied.

too dark.

The original has a low Adjust the image
contrast image.

density.

28

Copies are too light.

The

image density is

too light.
Damp or rough grain Use dry paper without

paper is used.

rough grain.

18

The same copy area is

dirty

whenever making

The platen cover or Clean platen cover

copies.

exposure glass is dirty

and exposure glass.

44

.

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

The original is not set
correctly.

Set originals correctly.

24

An improper paper size

is selected.

17

57

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

(PE

) indication on the copy counter will light.

A

1

When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing unit

0

because it could be very hot.

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

*

indicator goes out. (The indicators do not function unless the
top unit is closed.)
Do not touch the copy image when removing misfed paper

-

toner

may stain your hands.

58

When

PE

appears on the copy counter:

Pull out the paper cassette and

0

check if paper remains in the
cassette.

l

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

Remove the misfed paper com-

w

pletely.

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.

2) If

PE

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:

Remove the misfed paper com-

w

pletely.

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

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

62-63

61

Configuration
Copy Process
Originals
Maximum Original Size

Copy Paper Size

Bypass Feed Paper Size

Copy Paper Weight

Desktop
Dry electrostatic transfer system
Sheet/Book
A4, 8

l/2

x

14 in.

A5 to A4, 5

l/2

x 8 l/2

to 8

l/2

x

14 in.

A6 to A4, 5

l/2

x 8 l/2

to 8

l/2

x

14 in.

Paper tray feed: 60 -

90g/m2,

16 - 24 lb

Bypass feed: 60

- 180g/m2,

16 - 48 lb

Reproduction Ratios

(Type 2

only)

Zoom (Type 2 only)

From 70% to 141% in 1% increments

Copying Speed

8 copies/minute

Warm-Up Time

First Copy Time

Copy Number Input

(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

l/2

x

11 in. lengthwise)

+/-

key, 1 to 50

Manual Image
Density Selection

Automatic Reset

(count up or count down)

4 steps including halftone

1 minute standard setting; can also be set to

3 minutes or no auto reset.

[Metric version

1

Inch version

1

Enlargement
Full size

141%
122%

141%

100%

100%

Reduction

82%

93%

71%

78%
70%

62

Paper Capacity

Toner Replenishment
Copy Tray Capacity
Power Source

Paper cassette:

250 sheets

(80g/m2,

20 lb)

Bypass feed entrance: 1 sheet (

180g/m2,

48 lb)

Toner cassette exchange (140g/unit)

50 sheets
See the inside of the front cover of this

manual

Power

Consumption

IM

aximum

I

1,300W

I

Copy cycle condition 1 450W
Warm-up condition

790W
Standbv condition 91W
Auto-off condition

1 5W

Less than

55dB

Standby condition less than 40dB

Copy cycle condition less than 62dB

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

Copier with toner cassette:
Less than

16.5kg,

36.4 lb

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.

.

1

I

CC

Declaration of Conformity

“The Product complies with the requirements of the

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

and the

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC”.

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,

Middlesex,

TW1

3 7HG

Phone: [phone]

Germany

RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Mergenthaler

Allee

38-40, 65760

Eschborn

Phone: [phone]

Spain

RICOH

ESPANA

S.A.

Av. Litral Mar, 12-14, 08005 Barcelona

Phone: [phone]

Italy

RICOH

ITALIA

SpA
Viale, Della Metallurgia 12,
Zona

Basson

37139 Verona

Phone: [phone]

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,

#15-01/02

The Heeren, Singapore 238855

Phone: [phone]

France

RICOH FRANCE S.A.

383, Avenue du General de Gaulle-

BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: [phone]

RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

15-5,

1

-chome,

Minami-Aoyama,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Phone:

[phone]

Printed in The Netherlands

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