Ricoh FT2012.212 Operating Instructionsom sk2 e
FT2012+/2212
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Operating Instructions
Notes: The model names of the machines do not appear in the foll owing pages.
Check the type of your machine before reading this manual.
(For details, see pages 2.)
Type1 FT2012
Type2 FT2212
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Certain type may not be available in some countries. For details, please
contact your local dealer.
For good print quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
Ricoh shall not be responsible f or any damage or expense t hat may result from the
use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
Note: Some illustrations may be slightly different fr om your machine.
Power Source:
120 V, 60 Hz, 7 A
Please make sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details
about power source connection, see page v.
Copyright 1998, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
In accordance with ISO Standard 7001, this machine uses the following symbols for the main
switch:
s
means POWER ON.
t
means POWER OFF.
Note to users in Canada
Note:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque concer nant les utilisateurs au Ca nada
Avertissement:
Cet appareil num érique de la classe B est con forme à la nor me NMB- 003 du Cana da.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................i
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................... i
Safety During Operation .............................................................................i
Examples Of Indications.............................................................................i
ENERGY STAR PROGRAM ......................................................................iv
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER ............................................................. v
Copier Environment ....................................................................................v
Power Connection .......................................................................................vi
Access To Copier ........................................................................................v i
WHERE IS IT & WHAT IS IT
COPIER EXTERIOR ..................................................................................2
COPIER INTERIOR ................................................................................... 3
OPERATION PANEL ................................................................................. 4
Type 1 .........................................................................................................4
Type 2 .........................................................................................................5
BASIC
STARTING THE COPIER ..........................................................................8
When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position ..................................8
When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mode ......................9
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS .............................10
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS .....................................11
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION ................................................ 12
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COPYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ...............................................................................16
One-to-One Copying ..................................................................................16
Adjusting Copy Image Density ................................................................... 18
Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance ................................................19
Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) .....21
REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING ..................................................22
Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios (Preset R/E) .....................22
Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom) ...........................................23
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT ....................26
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU WANT .................................28
LOAD PAPER ............................................................................................29
Non-recommended Paper For The Paper Cassette ...................................29
Notes For Paper .........................................................................................29
Loading Paper .............................................................................................30
f IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER .....................................................31
CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT .............................................................34
How To Change The Imaging Unit..............................................................34
How To Change The Ozone Filter ............................................................. 38
CLEARING MISFEEDS .............................................................................39
When The Copy Counter’s "PE" Indicator Is Lit.......................................... 39
Y
When
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Is Lit:.............................................................................................40
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CHANGING THE COPIER’S SETTINGS
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE ................................................................. 44
USER TOOLS ............................................................................................ 47
How To Access User Tools ........................................................................47
How To Change Adjustment Value Or Modes ...........................................48
User Tools Menu .........................................................................................49
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS ..............................................55
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER
DO’S AND DON’TS
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER ................................................................. 58
Exposure Glass ...........................................................................................58
Platen Cover ...............................................................................................58
Corona Wires (Transfer corona wire and charge corona wire) ..................59
Guide Plates ................................................................................................62
Mirror ............................................................................................................63
DO’S AND DON’TS ................................................................................... 65
Copier...........................................................................................................65
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ....................................................... 67
Copy Paper ..................................................................................................67
Paper Storage .............................................................................................68
Toner Storage .............................................................................................68
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................70
Main Copier..................................................................................................70
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to
exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high contrast copies with a sup erior finish.
This manual co ntains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all
operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a han dy place near th e copier.
Please read the next se ction before using this copier. It contains impo rtant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your copier, the following safety precautions should be
always be followed .
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the fo llowing important sy mbols are used :
WARNING:
R
R
Caution:
Ignoring this warning cou ld cause serious
injury or even death.
Ignoring this caution could cause in jury or
damage to property.
Examples Of Indications
R
Symbols R means a situation that requires you take care.
v
Symbols v mean "Hot surface".
q
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by this symbol m.
This example means "Do not take apart".
r
Symbols ● means you MUST pe rform this operation. This
example means "You must remove the wall plug".
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SAFETY INFORMATION
R
WARNING:
••••
Only connect the copier to the power source described
m
o
q
on the inside front cover of this manual.
••••
Avoid multi-wiring.
••••
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 plug or unplug the power cord with your hands wet.
Otherwise, an electic shock might occur.
••••
Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely
accesible so that in event of an emergency it can be
unplugged easily.
••••
Do not remove any covers or screws other than those
specified in this manual. Some parts of the copier are at a
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.
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m
s
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••••
If the copier looks damaged or breaks down, s moke is coming out, there is a strange smell or anything looks unusual,
immediately turn off the mair switch then unplug the power
cord from the wall. Do not continue using the copier in this
condition. Contact your service representa tive.
••••
If metal, liruid or foreign matter falls into the copier, turn
off the main switch and unplug the main power cord.
Contact your service representative. Do not keep using
the copier with a fault or defect.
••••
Do not put any metal objects or containers holding 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 for plastics.
R
CAUTION:
m
r
t
o
m
SAFETY INFORMATION
••••
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.
••••
When you move the copier, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
••••
When the copier will not be used for a long time, unplug
the power cord.
••••
When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug
to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric
shock.
••••
If you use this copier in a confined space, make sure
there is a continuous air turnover.
••••
Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil,
carboncontaining paper or other conductive paper. Otherwise, a fire might occur.
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R
R
••••
When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing
section because it could be very hot.
••••
This copier has been tested for safety using this supplier’s parts and consumable. We recommend you only
use these specified supplies.
••••
Do not eat or swallow toner.
••••
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of
reach of children.
••••
Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be
disposed or via domestic refuse collection.
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ENERGY STAR PROGRAM
ENERGY STAR PROGRAM
Energy Star
The Energy Star Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient
office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global
warming.
This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with copying equipment by means of energy-saving features,
such as Auto Off mode .
Auto Off Mode
To conserve energy, this machine automatically turns off 30 minutes
after the last copying job has been completed. To exit Auto Off mode,
turn on the main switch . To change the Auto Off delay, see pag e 50.
®
As an Energy Star partner, we have
determined that this machine model
meets the Energy Star Guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Specification
Auto Off Mode
Power consumption 1W
Default delay 30 min.
Recycled paper:
Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended
recycled paper types that may be use d in this machine .
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WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
The installation location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions g reatly affect the pe rformance of a co pier.
Copier Environment
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Temperature: 10 - 30°C, 50 - 86°F
❐
Humidity: 15 - 90%
❐
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 3 mm, 0.11" both front to rear and left to
❐
right.
To avoid a possible build-up of ozone, make sure to locate this copier in a
❐
large well ventilated room that has air turnover of more than 30 m
Environments To Avoid
Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light (more than 1,500 lux.)
❐
Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heated air
❐
from a heater. (Sudden temperature changes might cause condensation
within the copier.)
Places where the copier might be subjected to frequent strong vibration.
❐
Dusty areas.
❐
Areas with corrosive gases.
❐
Places higher than 2,000 m, 6,500 ft above sea level.
❐
3
/hr/person.
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WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
Power Connection
R
WARNING:
Only connect the copier to the power source described on the insid e front cover of this ma nual.
Avoid multi-wiring as it cou ld cause an ele ctric
shock or a fire.
Avoid using an ex tension cord. Make sure th e wall
outlet is near the copier and freely accessible so
that in event of an e mergency it can be u nplugged
easily.
Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.
❐
Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%.
❐
Always turn the copier off when you have finished copying for the day.
❐
Access To Copier
Place the copier near the power source, pro viding clearance a s shown.
More than 20 cm (7.9")
Copy tray
More than
Copier
More than
0 cm (0")
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More than 20 cm (7.9")
40 cm (15.8")
WHERE IS IT & WHAT
IS IT
COPIER EXTERIOR ...........................................................................2
COPIER INTERIOR ............................................................................3
OPERATION PANEL ........................................................................... 4
Type 1 .........................................................................................4
Type 2 .........................................................................................5
WHERE IS IT & WH AT IS IT
1
COPIER EXTERIOR
COPIER EXTERIOR
EXPOSURE GLASS
Position originals here
face down for copying.
OPERATION
PANEL
There are two
kinds of panel depending on your
copier – Type 1
and Type 2. ☛ See
pages 4 and 5.
TOP UNIT
Open to access
the inside of the
copier.
MAIN SWITCH
Switches the copier
between on and off
condition.
BYPASS FEED ENTRANCE
Use to copy onto OHP sheets,
adhesive labels, translucent
paper, and post cards.
PLATEN COVER
Lower this cover
over originals for
copying.
BYPASS FEED GUIDES
Use to align copy paper set in
the bypass feed entrance.
MANUAL POCKET
Insert the operator’s
manual here.
COPY TRAY
Completed copies are delivered
here.
PAPER CASSETTE
This cassette can
hold 250 sheets of
copy paper.
2
CHARGE CORONA
WIRE
Clean this wire when
white streaks appear
on copies, or when
image density becomes uneven.
See page 59.
☛
COPIER INTERIOR
BLUE MATERIAL (OPC)
Do not touch this unit
when you access the inside of the copier. Do not
expose this unit to the
light for a long time.
COPIER INTERIOR
GUIDE PLATES
If the reverse side
of copies become
dirty, clean these
plates. ☛ See
page 62.
WHERE IS IT & WH AT IS IT
FUSING UNIT
Fuses the copy image to
the paper. When accessing the inside of the copier, use caution. This unit
may be very hot.
TONER BOTTLE
Replace the toner bottle when the Add
Toner f indicator is lit
or blinking. ☛ See
page 31.
TRANSFER CORONA
WIRE
Clean this wire when
white streaks appear on
copies, or when image
density becomes uneven. ☛ See page 59.
IMAGING UNIT
Replace the imaging unit
when the "iu" indicator is lit
or blinking. ☛ See page 34.
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OPERATION PANEL
Type 1
OPERATION PANEL
1
1. Manu al Image Dens ity
indicators
2. Add To ner indicator
3. Check Pap er Path
indicator
4. Auto Image Density
indicator
5. Up (+) and Down (-)
keys
6. Start ke y Press to start copying.
2
10
43
9
8
☛
See page 18.
☛
See page 31.
☛
See page 39.
Indicates that the co pier automatically controls the image dens ity.
Use to set the desired number of copie s.
5
7
6
7. Clear/Sto p key Press to cancel the copy n umber entered.
While copying, pres s to stop copying.
8. Copy Coun ter Indicates the numb er of copies.
9. Auto Image Density
key
10. Image Density
4
☛
See page 18.
☛
See page 18.
Type 2
23456
1
OPERATION PANEL
7
8
WHERE IS IT & WH AT IS IT
15
1. Reproduction Ratio
indicators
14
13 12
Indicates the selected preset reproduction
ratios.
11
10
9
2. Three Dig it indicator Data display.
3. Add To ner indicator
4. Check Pap er Path
☛
See page 31.
☛
See page 39.
indicator
5. Auto Image Density
indicator
6. Manu al Image Dens ity
Indicates that the co pier automatically controls the image dens ity.
☛
See page 18.
indicators
7. Up (+) and Down (-)
Use to set the desired number of copie s.
keys
8. Start ke y Press to start copying.
9. Clear/Sto p key Press to cancel the copy number entered.
While copying, press to stop copying.
10. Copy Counter Indicates the number of copie s.
11. Auto Image Density
☛
See page 18.
key
12. Image Density key
☛
See page 18.
13. Reduce/Enlarge key
☛
See page 22.
14. Zoom Up key Enlarges in 1% steps. ☛ See page 23.
15. Zoom Down key Reduces in 1% steps. ☛ See page 23.
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OPERATION PANEL
6
BASIC
STARTING THE COPIER ....................................................................8
When The Main Switch Is In T he Stand-by Position .................8
When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mo de .....9
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS ....................... 10
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS ...............................11
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION ..........................................12
BASIC
7
STARTING THE COPIER
STARTING THE COPIER
When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position
Turn on the main sw itch.
1
Wait for the copier to warm up.
2
During the warm-up period, the
indicator on the Start key stays
red.
C
When the warm-up period is
3
completed, the indicator on the
Start key turns green. Th e copier is ready to make copies.
At the end of the day, turn off the
❐
main switch.
8
STARTING THE COPIER
When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mode
To conserve energy, this copier
automatically turns off 30 minutes after the last copying job
has been completed. To use
the copier, turn on the main
switch.
To cancel Auto-off mode, contact
❐
your service representative.
Auto-off is not in effect in the fol-
❐
lowing conditions:
When the
✒
While accessing the user tools.
✒
As standard, the copier turns off af-
❐
ter 30 minutes. You can change
this – ☛ see page 50.
Start
key is red.
BASIC
9
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE
Lift the platen cove r.
1
Set the original face down on
2
the exposure glass. Th e original
should be cente red to the arrow
mark on the scale.
GLASS
.
Lower the platen cover.
3
When copying book originals it is
❐
important that the platen cover and
exposure glass are parallel. This
prevents streaming light and using
unnecessary toner enabling you to
make clear copies. Therefore, before lowering the cover lift it from
it’s hinges at the rear.
Book original must be 20 mm,
❐
0.78" thick or less.
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ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS
When you use the following kinds of paper, set them into the bypass feed
❐
entrance.
OHP sheets
When you copy onto OHP
sheets, set the originals and
OHP sheets as shown on the
right.
When using OHP sheets, set one
❐
sheet at a time into the bypass
feed entrance and open the copy
tray. Remove copies delivered to
the copy tray one by one.
Letterhead
When you copy on to letterhead,
set the originals and letterhead
as shown on the right.
Two-sided copies
Front side
Front
side
BASIC
When you make two-sided copies, set the originals and copy
paper for copying the reverse
side as shown on the right.
Do not use paper that has been
❐
copied onto by other machines.
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CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
You can change the direction from which the platen cover opens from
position A (default) to position B. This procedure involves moving the
hinges and re-fixing the cover.
If you also want to change the operation panel position, contact your service
❐
representative.
Lever up the stoppers with the
1
tip of a ballpoint pen to release
the hinges.
(A)
(B)
stopper
Remove the hinges from the
2
machine using your thumb as
shown.
Remove the two hinges from
3
the platen cover.
12
Remove the two caps covering
4
the alternative hinge slots on
the top of the copier.
Fix these caps over the slots
5
you uncovered when removing
the cover in step 1.
Insert the hinges in their new
6
positions.
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
BASIC
Fit the platen cover onto the
7
copier. The hinges should fit
into the new holes.
Push the hinges into the holes
8
with your thumb.
13
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
Push the stoppers back down
9
with the tip of a ball-point pen
to fix them.
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