Ricoh FT2012.212 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS [UR]

INTRODUCTION, SAFETY INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high con tr ast co p i es with a su per i o r fi n i sh .

This manual contains 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 man u al . Please keep t h i s man ual i n a h an d y p lace n ear t h e co p ier .

Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUI PMENT PROB LEMS .

SAFETY IN FORMATIO N

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

Saf ety D uring O p er ation

In t hi s man u al, th e fo l l o win g i mp or t an t symbo l s are used :

WARNING:

Caut i on:

I gnor i ng thi s war ni ng could cause ser i ous i nj ur y or even death.

I gnor i ng thi s cauti on coul d cause i nj ur y or damage to pr operty.

Examples Of Indications

A situation that requires you take care.

D o NOT carr y out t he oper ati on r epr esented by the symbol. This example means "D o not t ake apart ".

You M UST perf or m t his oper ati on. This example means "You must r emove the w al l pl ug".

SAFETY INFO R MAT ION

WARNING:

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 el ectr i c shock or a f ir e.

Avoid using an extension cord. M ake sure the wall outlet is near the copi er and fr eel y accessi ble so t hat i n event of an emergency it can be unplugged easi l y.

D o not damage, break or make any modifi cat i ons to t he power cord. D o not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it mor e t han ne cessary . These act i ons could cause an elect r i c sh oc k o r fire.

D o not r emove a ny cover s or scr ew s ot her t h an t hose speci f i ed in t hi s manual . Some part s of t he copi er ar e at a hi gh vol t age and coul d give you an el ec t r i c shock. When t he cop i er needs to be checked, ad j ust ed or r epa i r ed, cont a ct your servi ce 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.

I f t he c opi er l ooks damaged or br eak s down , smoke i s comi ng out , t her e i s a st r ange sme l l or anyt hi ng lo oks unusual , immedi atel y t ur n off t he main pow er sw i t ch then unpl ug the power cord from the wall. Do not continue using the copier in thi s condit i on. Contact your servi ce r epresent ati ve.

Do not put any containers holding metal objects or water (e.g. vases, f l ow er p ot s, glasses) on t he copi e r . If t he co nt ent s fall inside t he copi er a f i re or el ect r ic shock could occur.

D o not i nci ner at e used toner or t o ner cont ai ne r s. To ner dust might i gnit e w h en exposed to an open flame. Dispose of t he used to ner cont ai ne r s accor di ng to l ocal r egulat ions.

Caut i ons:

If any metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the copier,turn off the mai n swi t ch and unplug the main pow er cor d. Cont act your ser vi ce r ep r esent at i ve . Do not ke ep usi ng the co pi er w i t h a faul t or def ect.

D o not pl ug or unplug the power cor d w it h w et hands or an el ect r i c shock might occu r .

W hen you move the copi er , unpl ug the power cor d fr om t he wal l out let t o avoi d fi r e or elect r i c shock.

W hen you pul l out t he pl ug from t he socket, gri p t he plug to avoid damaging t he cord and causi ng fi r e or el ectr i c shock.

Keep the copier aw ay fr o m humi di t y and dust . A f i r e or an el ect r i c shock might occu r .

D o not pl ace the copi er on an unstabl e or ti l t ed surf ace. If i t topples over it could cause injury.

W hen the copier will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cord.

I f yo u use t hi s copi er in a conf i ne d space, make sure t her e i s a conti nuous air t urnover .

W hen r emoving misfed paper, do not t ouch the f using secti on because i t could be ver y hot.

This copier has been tested for safet y using thi s suppl i er ’ s part s and consumable. We r ecommend you only use these speci fi ed suppl i es.

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WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPI ER

WHERE TO PUT YOUR C O PIER

The installation location should be carefully chosen because environmen t al co n di tions g reat l y af f ect t he perf ormance of a copier .

Copier Environment

Opt im um Environme nt al Cond it ions

Temperatu re: 10 - 30°C, 50 - 86°F

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Humidity: 15 - 90%

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Place upon a strong, stable, level

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base w i th a f lat , even su rfac e. Do not place on a surface that has holes, ruts, cavities or is uneven in any w ay.

The copier must be level w ithin 3

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mm, 0.11" both front to rear and left to right.

To avoid a possible build-up of

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ozone, make sure to locate this copier in a large well ventilated room that has air turnover of m ore than 30 m

/hr/person.

Envir onments To A void

Locations exposed to direct sun-

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light or strong light (more than 1,500 lu x.)

Locations directly exposed to cool

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air from an air conditioner or heated air from a heater. (Sudden temperature changes might cause condensation within the copier.)

Places w her e the co pi er m ig ht b e

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subjected to frequent strong vibration.

Dust y areas.

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WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPI ER

Ar eas with corro sive gases.

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Places hi gh er t han 2,000 m , 6,500

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ft above sea level.

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPI ER

Pow er Connect ion

WARNING:

Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multiwi r i ng as i t coul d cause an electr i c shock or a fi r e.

Avoid using an ext ension cord. Make sure t he wal l outlet i s near t he copier and f r eely accessi bl e so t hat i n event of an emer gency i t can b e unpl ugged easi l y.

Make sure the plug is firm ly inserted in the outlet.

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Vol t age mu st n o t fluct uate mor e t han 10%.

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Do not set anything on the power cord.

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

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Access To Copier

Place th e co p ier n ear t h e p ower so u r ce, pr o v i d in g cl ear an ce as sh o wn.

More than 20 cm (7.9")

More than 40 cm (15.8")

WHERE IS IT &

WHAT IS IT

COPIER EXTERIOR.............................................................................

COPIER INTERIOR...............................................................................

OPERATION PANEL.............................................................................

Type 1 .........................................................................................4

Type 2 .........................................................................................5

2 3 4

COPIER EXTERIO R

CO PIER EXTERIOR

EXPOSURE GLASS

Position originals here face down for copying.

OPERATION PANEL

There are two kinds of panel depending on your copier – Typ e 1 an d Ty pe 2.

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See pag es 4 an d

5 .

TOP UNIT

Open to access t h e in si de of the copier.

COPIER EXTERIO R

MANUAL POCKET

Insert the operator ’s manual here.

PLATEN COVER

Lower this cover over originals for copying.

COPY TRAY

Completed copies are deli v er ed here.

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.

PAPER CASSETTE

Thi s casset te can ho l d 250 sheet s (8 sheet s (8 paper.

BYPASS FEED GUIDES

Use to align copy paper set i n th e by p ass feed entrance.

1/2

" x 11") or 100

" x 14" ) o f co p y

COPIER I NTERIOR

COPIER INTERI O R

COPIER INTERIO R

CHARGE CORONA WIRE

Clean this wire when white streaks appear on copies, or wh en i m ag e d en sit y b ecomes uneven. ☛ See page 57.

FUSING UNIT

Fuses the co py image to the paper. When accessing the inside of the copier, use caution. This unit may be very hot.

TONER BOTTLE

Replace the toner bo ttl e when the Add Toner indicator is lit or blinking. ☛ See page 31.

BLUE MATERIAL (OPC)

Do not touch this unit when you access the insid e o f t h e cop i er. Do no t expose this unit to the light for a long time.

TRANSFER CORONA WIRE

Clean this wire when w h it e st r eaks ap p ear on copies, or when im age density becomes uneven. ☛ See page 57.

IMAGING UNIT

Replace t he im agin g un it w hen t he " i u" i n di cato r is lit or blinking. ☛ See page 35.

GUIDE PLATES

If the reverse side of copies become dirty, clean these plates. ☛ See page 60.

OPERATION PANEL

Type 1

OPERATION PANEL

Auto Image Density

Lighter

1. Manual Im age Density indicators

2. Load Paper indicator

3. Add Toner indicator

4. Auto Image Density indicator

5. Check Paper Path indicator

6. Up (+) and Down (-) keys

7. Start key

Darker

Quantity

Clear/Stop

Start

See page 18.

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See page 30.

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See page 31.

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Indicates that the copier automatically controls t he image density.

See page 40.

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Use t o set t he de sired num ber o f copies. Press to st art copying.

8. Clear/Stop key

9. Copy Counter

10. Lighter and Darker keys

Press to cancel the copy number entered. While copying, press to stop copying.

Indicates t he nu m ber of copi es.

See page 18.

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Type 2

OPERATION PANEL

Enlarge

11 129%

10 14 10

Zoom Up

100%

93%

85%

78%

Reduce/Enlarge

13 12

Full Size

Reduce Create Margin

Zoom Down

15 14

1. Reproduction Ratio indicators

2. Three Digit indicator

3. Load Paper indicat or

4. Add Toner indicator

5. Auto Im a ge Density indicator

6. Check Paper Pat h indicator

7. M a nual Im age Density indicators

8. Up (+) and Down (-) keys

9. St art key

Auto Image Density

Lighter

Darker

Quantity

Clear/Stop

Start

11 10

Indicates t he sel ect ed preset reproduct io n ratios.

Data display.

See page 30.

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See page 31.

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Indicates that the copier automatically control s t he im age densit y.

See page 40.

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See page 18.

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Use to set the desired num ber of copies. Press to st art co pying.

10. Clear/St op key

11. Copy Counte r

12. Lighter and Darker keys

13. Reduce/Enlarge key

14. Zoom U p key

15. Zoom Down key

Press t o cancel t he copy number ent ered. While copying, press to st op copying.

Indicates t he number of copies.

See page 18.

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See page 22.

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Enlarges in 1% st e ps. ☛ See page 23. Reduces in 1% st eps. ☛ See page 23.

OPERATION PANEL

BASIC

STARTING THE COPIER .....................................................................

Wh en The Main Swit ch Is In The Stand-b y Positi o n .................8

Wh en The Copier Has Been Tu r n ed Off By A u t o -Off Mo d e ....9

SETTING ORIGIN ALS ON THE EX POSURE GLASS .........................

ORIGINAL SETTING AN D COPY DIRECTIONS..................................

CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION............................................

10 11 12

STARTING THE C OPIER

STARTI NG THE COPI ER

When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position

Turn on the main switch.

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Wait for the copier to warm

up. During the warm-up period, the indicator on the key stay s red.

Sta rt

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When the warm-up period is

completed, the indicator on the

Sta rt

key turns green. The

copier i s ready t o make co pies.

At the end of the day, turn off the

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main switch.

STARTING THE C OPIER

When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mod e

To conserve energy, this copier automatically turns off 10 minutes after the last copying job has been completed. To use the copier, turn on the mai n swi tch.

Auto-off is not in effect in the fol-

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lowing conditions.

When the

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Wh ile accessing th e user tools.

✒

As standard, the copier turns off

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after 10 m inutes. You can change this – ☛ see pag e 50.

Start

key i s r ed .

SETTING ORIGINALS ON T HE EXPOSURE GLASS

SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE

SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE

GLASS

EXPOSURE GLASS

Lif t the p l at en co v er.

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Set the original face down on

the exposure glass. The original should be centered to the arrow mar k o n t h e scal e.

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Lower t h e p l at en cover .

When copying book originals it is

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important that the platen cover and exposure glass are parallel. Thi s pr event s str eam ing li ght and using unnecessary toner enabling you to m ake clear copies. Therefore, before low ering the cover lift it from it’s hinges at the rear.

Book originals must be 20 mm,

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0.78" t h i c k o r l es s.

ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS

ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY

DIRECTIONS

When you use the following kinds of paper, set them into the bypass feed

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entrance.

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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

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sheet at a time into the bypass feed entrance and open the copy tray. Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one.

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Front side

Letterhead

When you copy onto letterhead, set the originals and letter h ead as sh ow n on th e ri gh t.

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Two-sided copies

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

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copied onto by other machines.

CHAN G ING PLATEN C O V ER PO SI T ION

CH ANGI NG PLATEN CO V ER POSI T ION

You can change the direct ion from w hich the platen cover opens from horizontal position (default) to vertical position. This procedure involves m ovi ng the hinges and re-fixing the cover.

Lever up th e sto pper s w it h t he

tip of a ballpoint pen to release the hinges.

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Hold the platen cover as

show n and pull it towards you.

stopper

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Remove the two hinges from

the p l aten co ver .

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Rem ove the tw o caps covering

the alternative hinge slots on the t o p o f t he co p ier .

Fix these caps over the slots

you uncovered when rem oving th e cov er i n st ep 1.

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Insert the hinges in their new

positions.

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Fit the platen cover onto the

copier. The hinges should fit into the new holes.

CHAN G ING PLATEN C OVER POSITI ON

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Push t he hin ges in to the ho les

wi th yo ur f inger.

CHAN G ING PLATEN C O V ER PO SI T ION

Push the stoppers back down

with the tip of a ball-point pen to fix them .

COPYIN G

BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................................................

One-to-One Cop y i n g .................................................................16

Ad j u sti n g Copy Image Density ..................................................18

Cop y i n g From The Byp ass Feed Ent r an ce ...............................19

Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm -up Period

(Aut o Star t ) ................................................................................21

REDUCED AN D ENLARGED COPYIN G .............................................

Reduci n g A n d Enlarg i n g U sin g Preset Ratio s (Preset R/E) ....22

Reduci n g A n d Enlarg i n g In 1% Steps (Zoom) ........................23

BASIC OPERATIONS

BASIC O PERAT I O NS

One-to-One Copying

You can make cop i es t hat ar e t h e same si ze as yo u r o r i g inals.

Lif t th e plat en cov er (➊). Place

the original face down on the exposure glass (➋), and lower the p l aten co ver (➌).

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The original should be centered to the ar ro w mar k o n the scale.

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If your copier has enlarge-

ment/reduction, make sure the mag n if i cation rat i o i s 100%.

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En ter th e nu m b er o f co pi es re-

quired using the

Down (-)

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Up to 50 copies can be entered.

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To change the number entered, press the then enter the new num ber.

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Starting with the will count from 50 downward.

keys.

Clear/Stop

Up (+)

key and

Dow n (-)

and

key

100%

93% 85% 78%

Quantity

Reduce/Enlarge

Lighter

Clear/Stop

Auto Im

Start

Open the copy tray under the

following conditions: ✒ When y ou make 20 o r m o re

" x 11" , A 4 co p ies.

1/2

✒ W hen y ou m ake 10 o r m o re 8

" x 14" co pi es.

1/2

✒ When you use curled paper.

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Even if you open the copy tray, the page order m ay vary.

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Press the

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To stop the machine during a multi-copy run, press the

Clear/Stop

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Press the copying or press the key again to clear the copy counter.

Start

key.

key to resume

Start

Clear/Stop

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Remove the copies from the

cop y t r ay an d t h e o r i g i n al f r o m th e exp o su r e g l ass.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Adj ust ing Cop y Image Density

To match t h e ty pe of o riginal s, ad ju st t he i mage d en sit y .

You can increase or decrease Auto/M anual im age density with the user

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tools. ☛ See pag es 49, 50 an d 54.

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Auto image d ensity

If t he center im age density in dicator is lit, the copier automatically controls the image density.

If the density has been manually adjusted, press the

Lighter

(right) key to light the center image density i ndicat o r.

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(left) key or

Ma nua l im a g e de nsit y

Darker

If you have dark or light originals, adjust the image density yourself.

Press the lo w er t he i m age d ensit y . Pr ess the crease th e imag e d ensi ty.

Light er

Darker

(left) key to

(right) key to in-

Auto Image Density

Lighter

Darker

BASIC OPERATIONS

Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance

Use the bypass feed entrance to copy o nto paper different than the one al r eady in th e p aper cassette.

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

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Bypass feed copying should also be used for OHP sheets, adhesive labels,

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translucent paper, or post cards. As for the original setting and copy directions, see page 11.

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Place the original face down

on the exposure glass, and lo wer t he plat en co v er .

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The original should be centered to the arrow mark on t he scale.

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Slide the bypass feed guides

to the proper width.

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Insert the copy paper into the

byp ass f eed en trance g ently .

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