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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefully before you use this product a nd k eep it hand y f or fut ure reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

Introduction

This manual contains detailed instructions on th e operation a nd maintena nce of this mach ine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators sho uld carefu lly read and fo llow the inst ruction s in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.

Please read the Safety Information before u sing this machin e. It contain s important info rmation relate d to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Notes:

Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine. Certain options may not be available in some cou ntries. For details, please contact your local dealer.

Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version. For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you us e genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other

than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.

Power Source

220/230V, 50/60Hz, 8A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source,

see ⇒ P.73 “Power Connection”.

Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage

Directive 73/23/EEC.”

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch.

a means POWER ON. cccc means STAND BY.

RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111

Overseas Affiliates

U.S.A.

RICOH CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Phone: +1-973-882-2000

The Netherlands

RICOH EUROPE B.V. Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111

United Kingdom

RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 7HG Phone: +44-(0)181-261-4000

Germany

RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Mergenthalerallee 38-40, 65760 Eschborn Phone: +49-(0)6196-9060

France

RICOH FRANCE S.A. 383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex Phone: +33-(0)1-40-94-38-38

Spain

RICOH ESPAÑA S.A. Av.Litoral Mar, 12-14, 08005 Barcelona Phone: +34-(0)93-295-7600

Italy

RICOH ITALIA SpA Via della Metallurgia 12, 37139 Verona Phone: +39-(0)45-8181500

Hong Kong

RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 23/F., China Overseas Building, 139, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Phone: +852-2862-2888

Singapore

RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD. 260 Orchard Road, #15-01/02 The Heeren, Singapore 238855 Phone: +65-830-5888

FT4618 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Printed in The Netherlands EE GB A299-8600

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

Safety During Operation

In this manual, the following important symbols are used:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.

Ignoring this caution could cause injury or dama ge to property.

Examples Of Indications

Symbols R means a situation that requires you tak e care.

Symbols v means ‘‘Hot surface’’.

Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the symbol m.

This example means ‘‘Do not take apart’’ . Symbols l means you MUST perform this operation.

This example means ‘‘You must remove the wall plug’’.

SAFETY INFORMATION

R WARNINGS:

•••• Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual.

Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than n ec es sa r y.

•••• Avoid multi-wiring

•••• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord.

These actions could cause an electric shock or fire.

•••• Do not plug or unplug th e pow er cord wit h you r hands wet. Otherwise, an electric shock might occur.

•••• Make sure the w all outlet is near the machine and freely accessible 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 machine are at a high v oltage and could give you an electric shock. When the machine needs to be checked, adjusted, or repaired, contact your service representative.

•••• Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this machine. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or loss of sight.

•••• I f the machine looks dama ged or breaks down, sm oke is com ing out, there is a strange smell or anything look s unusual, imm edi ately turn off the main switch then unplug the power cord from the wall. Do not continue using the machi ne in this condition. Contact your service representative.

•••• If metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the machine, turn off the main switch, and unplug the main power cord. Contac t your service representa tive. Do not keep usi ng the ma chine with a fault or defect.

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•••• Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water (e.g.vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the machine. If the contents fall inside the machine, a fire or electric s hock could occ ur.

•••• Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. D ispose of the us ed toner containers according to local regulations for pla stics.

SAFETY INFORMATION

R CAUTIONS:

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

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•••• When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug

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

•••• After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fixture. Otherwise, the machine might move or come down to cause a personal injury.

•••• Before moving the machine, be sure to pull all four handles fully out. Not doing this may result in an injury, such as getting your fingers pinched. After moving the machine, return the four handles to their original positions.

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

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 the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a continuous air turnover.

•••• Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil, car bon-contain ing paper or ot her conducti ve paper. Otherwise, a fire might occur.

•••• When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it could be very hot.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

•••• This machine has been tested for sa fety using this suppl ier’s

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parts and consumables. We recomm end you only use thes e specified supplies.

•••• Do not eat or swallow toner.

•••• Keep toner(used or unused) and toner containers out of

reach of children.

•••• This equipment is only to be installed by a qualified service personnel.

•••• Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be disposed of via domestic refuse collection.

ENERGY STAR PROGRAM

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.

The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to established an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environment issues, such as global warming. When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model. This products was designed to reduce the environment impact associated with office equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power Mode.

• Low-power Mode This product automatically lowers its power consumption 1 minute after the last copying job has been completed. To exit Low-power mode, press the Clear Modes/Energy Saver key. For how to change settings, ☛ see page

61.

• Auto Off Mode To conserve energy, this copier automatically turns off 30 minutes after the last copying job has been completed. To exit the Auto Off Mode, turn on the main switch. For how to change the default interval before entering Auto Off mode, ☛ see page 61.

Specification

Low-power Mode Power consumption about 0.12 kW

Default inte rval 1 min.

Recovery time 10 sec.

Auto Off Mode Power consumption 0 W *1

Default inter val 30 min.

*1 Based on Energy Star measurements.

Recycled paper

Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended recycled paper types that may be used in this machine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS COPIER.................................................x

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS ........................................................................2

COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR ....................................................... 2

OPERATION PANEL ..................................................................................4

BASICS

STARTING THE COPIER ............................................................................10

When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Posi tion .................................. 10

When The Energy Saver Indicator Is On .................................................... 11

COPY PAPER AND TONER

COPY PAPER .............................................................................................. 14

Available Paper Sizes..................................................................................14

Non-recommended Copy Paper.................................................................. 14

Notes For Copy Paper................................................................................. 15

Paper Storage.............................................................................................. 15

TONER ........................................................................................................... 16

Notes For Toner .......................................................................................... 16

Toner Storage .............................................................................................. 16

ORIGINALS

RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS AND NON-RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS .....18

Recommended Originals.............................................................................18

Non-recommended Originals For The Optional Document Feeder ............ 18

SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS................................. 19

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER .......... 20

Setting A Stack Of Originals........................................................................ 20

Setting One Original At A Time ................................................................ 22

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COPYING

BASIC COPYING ..........................................................................................26

BASIC FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................28

Adjusting Copy Image Density ....................................................................28

Photo Mode..................................................................................................29

Copying From The Bypass Feed Table ......................................................30

Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) ......33

REDUCING AND ENLARGING ..................................................................34

Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios (Preset R/E) ........................34

Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom) ............................................35

MAKING TWO-SHEETS COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS

(SERIES COPIES) .........................................................................................36

FINISHING (OPTION)....................................................................................38

Sorting Into Sets (123, 123, 123) (Sort) ...................................................38

Stacking Together All Copies Of A Page (111, 222, 333) (Stack) ..........40

COPYING WITH USER CODES................................................................... 42

SAVING ENERGY ........................................................................................43

COMBINATION CHART................................................................................44

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG

IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT .......................46

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU WANT .................................... 48

LOADING PAPER......................................................................................... 49

Loading Paper In The Paper Tray ...............................................................49

ADDING TONER ...........................................................................................50

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CLEARING MISFEEDS ................................................................................51

Check The Misfeed Location Display.......................................................... 51

When A,B Or C Is Lit...................................................................................52

When R Is Lit ............................................................................................... 52

When P Is Lit ............................................................................................... 53

CHANGING THE COPIER’S SETTINGS

CHANGING PAPER SIZE ............................................................................56

How To Change The Paper Size Of Paper Tray ........................................ 56

USER TOOLS ................................................................................................ 58

How To Access User Tools ........................................................................58

How To Change Adjustment Values Or Modes .......................................... 59

User Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 60

SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS ..................................................68

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

DO’S AND DON’TS

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER

REMARKS

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER.....................................................................70

Copier .......................................................................................................... 70

Document Feeder (Option) .......................................................................... 71

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER .................................................................72

Copier Environment ..................................................................................... 72

Power Connection ......................................................................................73

Access To Copier........................................................................................74

DO’S AND DON’TS.......................................................................................75

Copier .......................................................................................................... 75

Document Feeder (Option) .......................................................................... 75

10-bin Sorter (Option).................................................................................. 75

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REMARKS.....................................................................................................76

Copier...........................................................................................................76

10-bin Sorter (Option)...................................................................................76

SPECIFICATIONS

COPIER .........................................................................................................78

DOCUMENT FEEDER (OPTION).................................................................81

10-BIN SORTER (OPTION)..........................................................................82

INDEX

INDEX ............................................................................................................84

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................86

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS COPIER

Sorting into sets (123, 123, 123)

☛ See pages 38 ~ 39.

Stacking together all copies of a page (111, 222, 333)

☛ See pages 40 ~ 41.

Making one-sided copies from facing pages

☛ See pages 36 ~ 37.

Reducing and enlarging in 1% steps

☛ See page 35.

The bypass feed table is open. You can copy from it.

☛ See pages 30 ~ 32. ☛ See page 29.

Copying photographic originals.

Reducing using preset ratios

Enlarging using preset ratios

☛ See page 34.☛ See page 34.

❐ Make enlarge d copies of th is facing pa ges and stic k them on the wal l.

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

1. Left scale Use to align originals on the exposure glass.

2. Main switch Switches the copier between on and stand-by

conditions. ("stand-by" means that the optional anticondensation heater is on.)

3. Copy tray Completed copies are delivered here.

4. Paper tray1 This tray can hold 250 sheets of copy paper.

5. Paper tray2 This tray can hold 250 sheets of copy paper.

6. Platen cover

Lower this cover over originals for copying.

7. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for copying.

8. Operation panel Operator controls and indicators are located here.

9. Front cover Open to access the inside of the copier.

10. 10-bin sorter (Option) Completed copies are sorted or stacked here.

11. Document feeder (Option)

Insert a stack of originals here. The originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass.

12. Bypass feed table Use to copy onto paper of unusual size or

weight, or color paper.

13. Right Side Cover Open to remove misfed papers.

14. Toner Bottle

15. Fusing Unit

Replace the toner bottle when the f indicator is lit.

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

Add Toner

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

OPERATION PANEL

Keys

2 3 4

1. Sorter key

☛ See pages 38 ~ 41

2. Series Copi es key

☛ See page 36

3. Zoom Up key

Enlarges in 1% steps. ☛ See page 35.

(option)

4. Zoom Down key

Reduces in 1% steps. ☛ See page 35.

5. Reduce and Enlarge keys

☛ See page 34.

6. Full Size key

☛ See page 26.

7. Select Paper Tray key

Press to select a tray for the paper feed. ☛ See page 26 .

8. Photo Mode key

☛ See page 29.

9. Lighter and Dark er ke ys

☛ See page 28.

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

10. Auto Image Density key

☛ See page 28.

11. Number keys

Use to enter the desired number of copies. They are also used to enter data.

12. Clear/Stop key

Press to cancel the copy number entered. While copying, press to stop copying. This key is also used to clear data.

13. Start key

Press to start copying. Use to set the Auto Start. page 33.

☛ See

14. Clear Modes/Energy Saver key

Press to clear the copier of previously entered settings. Press this key for more than 1 second to enter/exit the Energy Saver mode. pages 11 and 43.

☛

See

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

Indicators

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

1. Stack indicator (option)

☛ See page 40.

2. Sort indicator (option)

☛ See page 38.

Reduce and Enlarge indicator

☛ See page 34.

4. Bypass Feed indicator

☛ See page 30.

5. Check Paper Size indicator

☛ See pages 47.

6. Add Toner indicator

When it is time to supply toner, it blink s. When toner bottle is empty, it is lit.☛ See pages 51.

10. Wait indicators

It is lit during the warm-up period. ☛ See page 10.

11. Copy Counter

Indicates the number of copies.

12. Auto Image Density ind icator

☛ See page 28.

13. Manual Image Density indicator

☛ See page 28.

14. Paper Size indicator

Show the selected paper tray, paper size or direction.

15. Photo Mode indicator

☛ See page 29.

7. Check Paper Path indicator

If a paper misfeed occurs, it is lit. ☛ See pages 52 ~ 54.

8. Misfeed Locat ion dis play

It shows the location of misfed paper . ☛ See pages 52 ~ 54.

9. Ready indicator

When you can make copy, it is lit. ☛ See page 10.

16. Three Digit indicator

Data display.

17. Series copies indicator

☛ See page 36.

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

BASICS

STARTING THE COPIER .........................................................................................10

When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position...................................................................... 10

When The Energy Saver Indicator Is On .......................................................................................11

BASICS

STARTING THE COPIER

When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position

Turn on the main switch.

Wait for the copier to warm-up.

During the warm-up period (less

than 45 seconds), the indicator is on.

Wait

After warm-up, the

cator lights.

Ready indi-

When The Energy Saver Indicator Is On

The copier is in Energy Saver mode. Press the Clear Modes/Energy Saver key to return to the ready condition.

For details about the Energy Saver,

❐

see page 43.

☛

The followi ng act ions w ill a lso r eturn the

❐

copier to the ready condition:

Opening or closing th e optional document fe eder.

•

Settin g origina ls in the opti onal doc ument feed er.

•

Setting copy paper in the bypass feed table.

•

Pressin g any key exce pt the

•

Start

key.

STARTING THE COPIER

BASICS

STARTING THE COPIER

COPY PAPER AND

TONER

COPY PAPER.........................................................................................................14

Available Paper Sizes ......................................................................................................................14

Non-recommended Copy Paper.................................................................................................. 14

Notes For Copy Paper..................................................................................................................... 15

Paper Storage .................................................................................................................................. 15

TONER..................................................................................................................... 16

Notes For Toner................................................................................................................................. 16

Toner Storage ................................................................................................................................... 16

COPY PAPER AND TONER

COPY PAPER

Available Paper Sizes

Metric Version Inch Version

Paper tray

Bypass fe ed tabl e Standard s izes

;, A4 ;

A3 B5

A3 ;, A4 ;:, A5 :;, A6 ; , B4 ;, B5 ;:, B6 ;, F ;, 11" x 17" ;, 8 Non-standard sizes Vertical 45 mm ~ 308 mm, 1.8" ~ 12" Horizontal 148 mm ~ 432mm, 5.8" ~ 16.8"

;

, F ;

A5 :, B4 ;

" x 11" ;:, 8

1/2

Non-recommended Copy Paper

Copy paper of the types or in the conditions listed below are not recommended for this copier.

Copy paper thicker than 90 g/m

•

Copy paper thinner than 64 g/m

•

Copy paper thicker than 157 g/m

•

Copy paper thinner than 52 g/m

•

Folded, curled, creased, or damaged paper

•

Torn paper

•

Damp paper

•

Perforated paper

•

Paper with conductive or low electrical resistance such as carbon or

•

silver coating.

Wavy paper

•

Thermal paper, art paper

•

Thin paper that has low stiffness

•

Adhesive labels

•

Stapled paper

•

, 24 lb. (Paper tray)

, 17 lb. (Paper tray)

, 42 lb. (Bypass feed table)

, 14 lb.(Bypass feed table)

11" x 17" ;, 8

" x 14" ;

1/2

" x 14" ;, 5

1/2

" x 11" ; :,

1/2

" x 8

1/2

" ;

Notes For Copy Paper

COPY PAPER

❐ Load paper wit h the copy side

in the bypass feed tabl e. If copi es are cur led, try tur ning the co py paper ov er

down

in the paper tray, and with the copy side

in the tra y or table. If t here is no improv ement, change to copy paper with l ess curl.

❐ Correct curls in copy paper before loading. ❐ Fan copy paper to get air between the sheets before loading. ❐ OHP transparencies, translucent paper, and adhesive labels should be set in

the bypass feed table.

❐ OHP transpare ncies, translucent paper, and adhesive labe ls should be fanned

to get air betwee n the sheets before loadi ng.

❐ Do not touc h copy pap er if your fingers are wet or o ily; fing er prin ts may app ear

on the copy.

❐ When making two-sided copies, do not load paper in the paper tray for copying

the reverse side. Use the by pass fee d tabl e.

Paper Storage

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

❐ Avoid storing paper in humid areas. Under high temperature and high humidity,

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

paper.

COPY PAPER AND TONER

TONER

Note: If you want to add toner, ☛ see page 50

Notes For Toner

WARNING

•••• Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might

CAUTION

ignite when exposed to an open flame. D ispose of the us ed toner containers according to local regulations for pla stics.

•••• Do not eat or swallow toner.

•••• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of

reach of children.

•••• This machine has been tested for sa fety using this suppl iers

parts and consumables. We recomm end you only use thes e specified supplies.

TONER

If you use toner oth er than tha t recomme nded, a fault mi ght occur .

❐

When adding toner, do not turn off the main switch. If you do, your copy set-

❐

tings are cleare d.

Toner Storage

Store toner bo ttles in a cool, dry place fr ee from dir ect sunlig ht.

❐

Never store to ner where i t will be expos ed to heat.

❐

Do not lay heavy objects on toner bottles.

❐

ORIGINALS

RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS AND NON-RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS ............ 18

Recommended Originals................................................................................................................ 18

Non-recommended Originals For The Optional Document Feeder......................................... 18

SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS .................................................. 19

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER .............................20

Setting A Stack Of Originals............................................................................................................ 20

Setting One Original At A Time .................................................................................................... 22

ORIGINALS

RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS AND NON-RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS

RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS AND

NON-RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS

Recommended Originals

❐ Regarding or iginals that th e optional docum ent feeder can handle ,

81.

☛

see page

Non-recommended Originals For The Optional Document Feeder

Note: The following types of originals are not recommended for use with the

document feeder. Place them directly on the ex posure glass.

❐ Originals thicker than 105 g/m ❐ Originals thinner than 52 g/m ❐ Originals lar ger than A3 , 11" x 17" ❐ Originals smaller than B5 ;, 5 ❐ Paper with any k ind of coati ng (suc h as c arbon ) on the back ❐ Folded, curl ed, creased , or damage d originals ❐ Mailing labels, or perforated originals ❐ Bound, stapled , or clippe d originals ❐ OHP transparencies ❐ Translucen t paper ❐ Pasted orig inals ❐ Damp original s ❐ Sticky orig inals ❐ Wavy originals ❐ Originals that are not made from paper ❐ Originals wri tten in penc il on both sid es, or two- sided carbo n origina ls ❐ Thermal fax pape r

, 28 lb.

, 14 lb.

1/2

" x 8

1/2

" ;

SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS

SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE

GLASS

❐ Set the original after correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking

this precautio n could mark th e exposure gl ass and caus e marks to be cop ied.

Lift the platen cover or the op-

tional document feeder.

❐

When lifting the platen cover, hold it in the center.

Set the original

exposure glass. The original should be centered according to the size marks on the left sc ale.

Lower the platen cover or the op-

tional document feeder.

face down

on the

ORIGINALS

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL

DOCUMENT FEEDER

Setting A Stack Of Originals

You can insert a stack of originals of the same size into the document feeder. These originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass.

Set the original after correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking

❐

this precaution could mark the exposure glass and cause marks to be copied. The original might becom e dir ty if it is written with a penc il or s imilar tool s.

❐

Correct any curl, fold, or crease

in the originals before setting.

Confirm that the Insert Original

indicator is lit before setting the originals.

Confirm that no previous originals

remain on the exposure glass.

Adjust the guides to the original

size.

Set the originals

document feeder until the Insert Original indicator goes off.

The last page should be on the bot-

❐

tom. The guides m ust touch both sides of

❐

the original s.

Do not stack originals above the limit

❐

mark.

face up

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER

into the

ORIGINALS

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER

Setting One Original At A Time

You can insert one original at a time into the document feeder. The original is automatically fed onto and removed from the exposure glass.

Set the original after correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking

❐

this precaution could mark the exposure glass and cause marks to be copied. The original might becom e dir ty if it is written with a penc il or s imilar tool s.

❐

Correct any curl, fold, or crease

in the originals before setting.

Confirm that the Insert Original

indicator is lit before setting the originals.

Confirm that no previous originals

remain on the exposure glass.

Adjust the guides to the original

size.

Set the original

document feeder until the Insert Original indicator goes off.

If you are copying a stack of originals

❐

one sheet at a time and you want to keep them in order, s tart with th e last page of the origina ls.

The original guides must touch both

❐

sides of the o riginal .

face up

into the

Press the Start key.

While the Auto Feed indicator is

lit after an original is fed, set the next original. The original is automatically fed and copied.

If you have set more than two origi-

❐

nals, the lit after the last original is fed. In this case, press the setting an original.

Auto Feed

indicator is not

key again after

Start

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER

ORIGINALS

SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE OPTIONAL DOCUMENT FEEDER

COPYING

BASIC COPYING .................................................................................................. 26

BASIC FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................28

Adjusting Copy Image Density .....................................................................................................28

Photo Mode...................................................................................................................................... 29

Copying From The Bypass Feed Table ......................................................................................... 30

Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) .................................... 33

REDUCING AND ENLARGING ............................................................................. 34

Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratio (Preset R/E) ...........................................................34

Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom) ............................................................................. 35

MAKING TWO-SHEETS COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS (SERIES COPIES).......36

FINISHING (OPTION) .............................................................................................38

Sorting Into Sets (123, 123, 123) (Sort) ........................................................................................ 38

Stacking Together All Copies Of A Page (111, 222, 333) (Stack) .......................................... 40

COPYING WITH USER CODES ............................................................................... 42

SAVING ENERGY ..................................................................................................43

COMBINATION CHART.......................................................................................... 44

COPYING

BASIC COPYING

You can make copies that are the same size as your originals.

Set your original on the exposure

glass or in the optional document feeder. ☛ See page 19 or 20.

Select the paper tray using the

Select Paper Tray key.

Select the paper tray using the

Select Paper Tray key.

To change the number entered,

❐

press the the new number .

Make sure that the magnification

ratio is set to 100%. If not, press the Full Size key.

Clear/Stop

key, then enter

Press the Start key.

To stop the cop ier during a mu lticopy

❐

run, press the Press the

❐

ing, or press the again to cle ar the entered copy number.

Clear/Stop

key to resume copy-

Start

Remove the copies from the copy

tray.

The copy tr ay hol ds app roxim ately 10 0

❐

sheets .

key.

Clear/Stop

BASIC COPYING

key

If you make B4, 8

❐

size copies, extend the copy tray to stack them properly.

" x 14" or larger

1/2

COPYING

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Adjusting Copy Image Density

To match the type of originals, adjust the image density.

Auto image density

If the Auto Image Density indicator is lit, the copier automatically controls the image density. If the indicator is not lit, press the Auto Image Density key.

Manual image density

If you require darker or lighter copies, adjust the image density yourself.

Press the Lighter (left) key to lower the image density. Press the Darker (right) key to increase the image density.

Photo Mode

Use this function when you copy the photographic originals.

Press the Photo Mode key.

If you require to adjust the image

density, use the Lighter (left) key or Darker (right) key.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

COPYING

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Copying From The Bypass Feed Table

Use the bypass feed table to copy onto paper that is not set the paper tray.

OHP transpar encies, adhesi ve labels, post ca rds, and translu cent paper can be

❐

set into the bypass tray. Regarding the paper sizes and directions that can be set, ☛ see page 14

❐

Number of sheets that can be set at one time:

❐

Standard pa per: 8 0sheet s(80 g/m2, 20 lb.) OHP transpa rencies : 10sh eets Adhesive labels: 1 sheet Translucent pa per: 1sheet Post card: 1sheet

OHP transparencies and translucent paper should be fanned to get between

❐

the sheets before loading. Regarding functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see

❐

page 44.

Set your original on the exposure

glass or in the optional document feeder.

☛

See page 19 or 20.

Open the bypass feed table.

Lift the paper hold lever.

Swing out the extender if setting copy

❐

paper larger than A4:, 8

Slide the paper guides to the pa-

per width. Insert the copy paper until it stops.

The image will be copied on the side

❐

of paper that you pl ace face up. If the guides are not flush with the

❐

copy paper, a skew image or paper jam might occur.

Fan OHP transparencies or translucent

❐

paper to get air between them to avoid multi sheet feed (multiple sheets fed together at the same time).

" x 11":.

1/2

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Lower the paper hold lever. Oth-

erwise, paper misfeed might occur.

Make sure that the

❐

indicator is lit. If you have set copy paper larger

❐

than A4:, 8 trailing edge of copy paper with your hand when lowering the paper holder.

1/2

a Bypass Feed

" x 11":, support the

COPYING

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Press the Start key.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start)

If you press the Start key during the warm-up period, the

Ready indicator will blink, then the copier will start copying after the warm-up period. Set your copy settings during warm-up period, then press the Start key.

To cancel Auto Start, press the

❐

Clear/Stop

key.

COPYING

REDUCING AND ENLARGING

Regarding functions that cannot be used together with this function,

❐

page 44.

Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios (Preset R/E)

Reducing Press the Reduce key to select the preset reduction ratios.

☛

see

Enlarging Press the Enlarge key to s elect the preset enlargement ratios.

REDUCING AND ENLARGING

Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom)

You can change the reproduction ratio from 50% to 200% in 1% steps.

Press the Zoom Up (+) key repeatedly, or hold down the key continuously, to increase the ratio in 1% steps.

Press the Zoom Down (-) key repeatedly, or hold down the key continuously, to reduce the ratio in 1% steps.

COPYING

MAKING TWO-SHEETS COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS (SERIES COPIES)

MAKING TWO-SHEETS COPIES FROM BOOK

ORIGINALS (SERIES COPIES)

You can make two-sheets copies from book originals.

❐

This functi on can not be used fo r cop y pape r lar ger than A4 :, 8

❐

The center of an original is determined according to the selected copy paper and reproduc tion ratio. Make sur e to select copy paper a nd reproduction ratio suitable for the or igina l.

❐

Reducing functions cannot be used together with this fuction, ☛ see page 44.

" x 11" :.

1/2

Press the

light the indicator.

Start with the last page of your

book original and work your way to the begining. Place the original face down on the exposure glassand align the last page with the left scale.

Series Copies

key to

(lower)

MAKING TWO-SHEETS COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS (SERIES COPIES)

Or, set the original in the oprional document feeder. ☛ see pages 20 or 22.

Make sure that the Paper Size

indicator is lit, if not, press the Select Paper Tray key.

Press the Start key.

COPYING

FINISHING (OPTION)

Sorting Into Sets (123, 123, 123) (Sort)

One copy of each originals is delivered to each bin and copies are collated into sets.

Note: This function can be used only when your copier is equipped with the

optional 10-bin sorter.

For Sortin g, the f ollowin g limi tation s appl y:

❐

Metric Version Inch Version Maximum paper size Minimum paper size Maximum paper weight 90 g/m Minimum paper weight 64 g/m2 17 lb Maximum capacity of bins

(Maximum n umber of co pies)

Pa per that cannot be used post cards, translucent paper, OHP transparencies,

A4, 8 B4, F, 8 A3, 11" x 17": 10 copies

and adhesive labels

;

" x 11" or smaller: 20 copies

1/2

" x 14": 15 copies

1/2

11" x 17"

" x 11"

1/2

24 lb

To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in

❐

the tray. If there is no improve ment, chan ge to copy pap er with less curl.

Press the Sorter key to light the

Sort(Upper) indicator.

Set your original on the exposure

glass or in the optional document feeder. ☛ See page 19 or 20.

Enter the number of copies re-

quired using the Number keys.

The maximum number of copy sets

❐

that can be entere d is 10.

Set other settings.

Press the Start key.

FINISHING (OPTION)

If you set your originals on the expo-

❐

sure glass in step and 5 until your copying is completed.

, repeat steps

COPYING

FINISHING (OPTION)

Stacking Together All Copies Of A Page (111, 222, 333) (Stack)

All copies of each original are delivered to the same bin.

Note: This function can be used only when your copier is equipped with the

optional 10-bin sorter.

For Stacking, the followin g limitati ons apply:

❐

Metric Version Inch Version Maximum paper size Minimum paper size Maximum paper weight 90 g/m Minimum paper weight 64 g/m Maximum capacity of bins

(Maximum n umber of co pies)

Paper that cannot be used post cards, translucent paper, OHP transparencies,

A4, 8 B4, F, 8 A3, 11" x 17": 10 copies

and adhesive l abels

;

17 lb

" x 11" or smaller: 20 copies

1/2

" x 14": 15 copies

1/2

11" x 17"

" x 11"

1/2

24 lb

To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in

❐

the tray. If there is no improve ment, chan ge to copy pap er with less curl.

Press the Sorter key to light the

Stack(Lower) indicator.

Set your original on the exposure

glass or in the optional document feeder. ☛ See page 19 or 20.

Enter the number of copies re-

quired using the Number keys.

Regarding the number of copies that

❐

can be entered , see page 38.

Set other settings.

FINISHING (OPTION)

Press the Start key.

If you set your originals on the expo-

❐

sure glass in step and 5 until your copying is completed.

, repeat steps

COPYING

COPYING WITH USER CODES

The user code function allows you to restrict the copy operator and control the number of copies made. If the user code function is on, operators must input an authorized code before the machine can operate.

Please con tact your s ervice r epresenta tive to set the user code mode, o r to get

❐

more information.

❐ U2

❐

is indicated in the copy counte r until an us er is entere d.

Input your user code (4 digits) using the

Auto Image Density

the

If you input th e wrong number, pre ss the

Clear/Stop

correct number.

Make your copies.

Number

keys. Press

key.

key. Then, input the

To prevent others from making

copies using your user code, press the

Modes/Energy Saver

taneously after copying.

Regarding user codes, ☛ see page

❐

63. To set your copier for user codes,

❐

contact your service representative, see page 63.

Clear/Stop

Clear

and

key simul-

SAVING ENERGY

With the Energy Saver, the copier is reset and uses less electricity.

To have the Ener gy Saver automatically a ctivated when the copier i s auto re-

❐

set, set the user tools. ☛ See page 61. The following ac tions will cancel the en ergy save r mode:

❐

Opening or clos ing the opti onal docum ent feeder. Setting ori ginals in th e optional documen t feeder. Setting copy paper in the bypass feed table. Pressing any ke y except the Start key.

Press the Clear Modes/Energy

Saver key more than one second to enter the Energy Saver condition.

All indicators exept the Energy Saver

❐

indicator turn off.

COPYING

COMBINATION CHART

This combination chart shows which modes can be used together.

✩ means that these modes can be used together. ★ means that the mode after you select will be the mode you’re working in. ✗ means that these modes cannot be used together.

Mode after you

select

Mode before you select

Preset

Reduce/Enlarge 2+/-Zoom 3 Series Copies 4Sorting 5 Bypass Feed Copying

12345

Preset

Reduce/En

large

+/- Zoom

★

★ ✩✩ ✩✗ ✩✩✩ ✗ ✩✩✗

Series

Copies

I I

Sorting

✩✩ ✩✩

Bypass

Feed

Copying

WHAT TO DO IF

SOMETHING GOES

WRONG

IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT ........................................ 46

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU WANT..................................................48

LOADING PAPER.................................................................................................... 49

Loading Paper In The Paper Tray .................................................................................................. 49

ADDING TONER .....................................................................................................50

CLEARING MISFEEDS ............................................................................................ 51

Check The Misfeed Location Display............................................................................................ 51

When A,B Or C Is Lit......................................................................................................................... 52

When R Is Lit ...................................................................................................................................... 52

When P Is Lit ...................................................................................................................................... 53

GOES WRONG

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING

IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT

IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS

Check the followings:

Copier’s condition Action

Nothing happens when the main switch is turned on.

"PE" is displayed on the copy counter.

is blinking or lit.

is lit.

Energy Saver is lit.

U code is displayed on the

copy counter.

"E" and number are alternately displayed on the copy counter.

Check the power cord. Is it properly plugged into the outlet?

➠

Load paper. Add toner. Remove misfed paper. Your machine is in the Energy Saver condition.

➠

Close the right side cover. The copier in set for user codes. Enter your

user codes. (3 digits)

Reset the optional sorter correctly.

Call your service representative. Turn the main switch off, wait a few seconds,

and then turn it on. If the E code appears again, call your service representative and tell which code is on.

YOU WANT

Plug it in firmly.

☛

See page 49.

☛

See page 50.

☛

See page 51 ~ 53.

Press any key except the Start key to

return to the ready condition.

IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT

Copier’s condition Action

Check Paper Size indicator

is lit.

The indicator of the Auto Image Density in dica tor blink s.

You cannot use the bypass feed table in the Sort or Stack mode and the Series Copies.

➠

Select the paper tray.

Turn the main switch off and on. If this condition reoccurs, call your service representative and explain the problem.

The Manual Image Density indicator blinks.

Is the right kind of paper in the paper tray?

➠

Paper size and weight must be within the

specifications for this copier.

Is folded, wrinkled, damp, or curled paper in the paper tray?

➠

Misfeeds occur frequently.

Always use dry, undamaged paper.

Is the paper properly set in the tray?

➠

Always load paper correctly.

Are there any pieces of misfed paper or other materials in the machine?

➠

Make sure that the paper path is completely

cleared of paper and other material after a misfeed.

If you cannot correct the problem by taking the above actions, please contact

❐

your serv ice r epresen tative .

GOES WRONG

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU WANT

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU

Problem Cause Action

The original has a gray or colored background.

Copies appear dirty.

The reverse side of an original image is copied.

Copies are too light.

The same copy area is dirty whenever making copies.

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

Copies have white streaks.

If you cannot correct the problem by taking the above ac tions, please contact

❐

your service representative.

The image density is too dark. The platen cover, exposure

glass, or document feeder belt is dirty.

The image density is too dark. The original has a low

contrast image. The image density is too light. Damp or rough grain paper is

used. The platen cover, exposure

glass, or document feeder belt is dirty.

The original is not set correctly. An improper paper siz e is

selected . The corona wire is dirty.

Adjust the image density.

☛

See page 28.

Clean them.

☛

See pages 70 and 71.

Adjust the image density.

☛

See page 28.

Adjust the image density.

☛

See page 28.

Use dry paper without rough grain.

Clean them.

☛

See pages 70 and 71.

Set originals correctly.

☛

See page 19, 20, or 22. Select the proper paper size. Clean the corona wire.

☛

See page 71.

WANT

LOADING PAPER

NOTE: Regarding paper sizes that can be set, NOTE: If you want to change the paper size, NOTE: For details about non-recommended copy paper and notes for copy

paper,

☛

see page 14

NOTE: To load paper in the bypass feed table,

☛

see page 14.

☛

see page 56

☛

see page 30.

Loading Paper In The Paper Tray

Pull out the paper tray until it

stops.

If you try to load paper in the tray

of the mainframe, lower bottom plate.

GOES WRONG

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING

Square the paper and set in the

paper tray.

Do not stack paper above the limit

❐

mark inside th e paper tray . Slide the guides until the front and

❐

rear guides s ecurely hold the paper .

Lift the tray slightly, and then re-

insert it carefully until it s tops.

ADDING TONER

When the Add Toner f indicator blinks, it is time to s upply toner (copying is still possible). When the Add Toner

copies cannot be made until the toner cartridge is replaced.

WARNING:

•••• Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust

CAUTION

NO T E: Before setti ng th e new tone r c artr idge , sh ake it well at le ast 5 or 6 tim es.

might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of the used toner containers according to local regulations for plastics.

•••• Do not eat or swallow toner.

•••• Keep toner(used or unused) and toner containers out of

reach of children.

•••• This machine has been tested for sa fety using this suppl iers

parts and consumables. We recomm end you only use thes e specified supplies.

f indicator is continuously on,

NOTE:

indicator is still lit after adding toner, turn the main switch off

and on again.

Don not remove the toner bottle before the Add Toner f indicator comes on - toner could spill out.

Open the copier’s front cover.

You can find the sticker explain-

ing how to add toner inside the front cover, as shown in the illustration.

Load the new toner cartridge fol-

lowing the instructions on the sticker.

CLEARING MISFEEDS

CAUTION:

••••

When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section

because it could be v e ry h ot .

NOTE:

NOTE: Do not leave any torn scraps of paper within the machine. NOTE: When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off the main switch. If you do,

NOTE: After clearing misfeeds, make sure that all units and levers are re-

NOTE: Do not touch originals in the optional document feeder when a pa-

Since some par ts of the copier are supplied with high electrical volt-

age, touch only the parts specified in the instructions on the sticker inside the machine’s cover.

your copy settings are cleared.

turned to their original positions and all covers are closed.

per misfeed occurs in the copier. If you do, the copier cannot know which originals have been copied, and which should be copied.

GOES WRONG

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING

NOTE: If a paper misfeed occurs when paper is fed from the tray, do not

pull out the tray before clearing misfeeds.

Check The Misfeed Location Display

The display shows the location of misfed paper.

CLEARING MISFEEDS

When A,B Or C Is Lit

Open the front cover of the cop-

ier.

You will see a sticker (with Y at

the top) explaining how to remove misfed paper, inside the front cover, as shown in the illustration.

Remove misfed paper following

the instructions on the sticker.

When R Is Lit

Open the sorter.

You will see a sticker (with Y at

the top), explaining how to remove the misfed paper, on the cover of the sorter, as shown in the illustration.

Remove the misfed paper follow-

ing the instructions on the sticker.

When P Is Lit

CLEARING MISFEEDS

GOES WRONG

There is a sticker, explaining how

to remove the misfed paper, on the optional document feeder, as shown in the illustration.

Remove the misfed original refer-

ring to the sticker.

The number of originals that

should be reset is displayed in the Three Digit indicator. Reset the originals in the optional document feeder.

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING

CLEARING MISFEEDS

CHANGING THE

COPIER’S SETTINGS

CHANGING PAPER SIZE ....................................................................................... 56

How To Change The Paper Size Of Paper Tray ........................................................................... 56

USER TOOLS............................................................................................................58

How To Access User Tools .............................................................................................................. 58

How To Change Adjustment Values Or Modes........................................................................... 59

User Tool Menu ................................................................................................................................. 60

SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS .....................................................................68

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

CHANGING PAPER SIZE

❐ To check the paper size of the paper

tray, see the Paper Size indicators.

How To Change The Paper Size Of Paper Tray

Pull the paper tray out until it

stops.

❐ Remove any r emainin g pape r.

Lower the bottom plate.

Square the paper and set in the

tray.

❐ Do not stack paper over the limit

mark.

While pressing the release lever,

slide the left guide to the paper size you want to use

While pressing the release lever

on the front and rear side guides. Slide the guides to the paper position.

Do not press the front and rear

❐

guides stron gly agains t the paper.

Slide the guides until the font and

❐

rear guides s ecurely hold the paper .

Adjust the paper size selector.

CHANGING PAPER SIZE

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

If the paper size you need is not

❐

there, select " ❉ " on the pape r size selector.

Lift the tray slightly, and then re-

insert it carefully until it s tops.

USER TOOLS

You can change or set the copier’s settings using the following us er tools.

How To Access User Tools

Press the Clear Modes/Energy

Saver key.

Hold on Clear/Stop key for more

than three seconds.

Enter the required user tool num-

ber using the Number keys.

For the user tool number, refer to

❐

pages 60 ~ 6 7. Example:

This is the user tool’s num ber. If you input th e wrong number, pre ss

❐

the correct number.

Press the Auto Image Density

key.

7 Counter up/down

Clear/Stop

key. Then, input the

USER TOOLS

How To Change Adjustment Values Or Modes

Access the user tool you want to

adjust. (☛ See page 58.) The number of the user tool you select will be displayed in the copy counter.

The default setting will be dis-

played in the Three Digit indicator. Enter the required setting using the Number keys.

For the settings, refer to pages 60 ~

❐

67. If you input a wrong number, press

❐

the

Clear/Stop

correct number.

key. Then, enter the

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

Press the Auto Image Density

key to store the required setting.

If you would like to adjust another

❐

user tool, enter the user tool number.

Turn the main switch off and on.

USER TOOLS

User Tool Menu

1. Image Density Level Selection.

You can adjust the Auto Image Density level to lighter and darker.

For how to change settings,

❐

Default: Mode 0 (Setting:0)

Setting Mode

0Normal 1 Light 2Dark 3 Lighter 4Darker

2. Narrow Copy Paper Mode

The narrowest paper you can set in the bypass feed table is about 70mm. If you wish to use narrower sizes, turn this function on. If you turn this function on the narrowest paper size you can set is about 45mm.

For how to change settings,

❐

Default: Mode Off (Setting:0)

Setting Mode

0Off 1On

see page 59.

☛

see page 59.

☛

3. Auto Reset Time Set

As a default setting, the copier can 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 or canc el this function.

For how to change settings,

❐

Default: 1 minute (Setting: 0)

Setting Definition

01 minute 13 minutes 2 Auto reset is tu rned off.

see page 59.

☛

USER TOOLS

4. Auto Energy Saver Set

As a default setting, when the copier is reset by the auto reset, the Energy Saver is automatically set. You c an change this setting.

For how to change settings,

❐

see page 59.

☛

Default: Yes (Auto energy saver is s et.) (Setting: 1)

Setting Modes

0 No (Auto energy saver is not set.) 1 Yes (Auto energ y saver is set. )

5. Auto Off

You can set the copier to turn off after the selected time to conserve energy.

For how to c hang e sett ings, ☛ see page 59.

❐

Default: 30 minutes (Setting: 0)

Setting Definition

0 30 minutes 1 15 minutes 2 60 minutes 3 90 minutes 4120 minutes

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

6. Toner Density Adjustment

You can adjust the toner density using this function.

For how to change settings,

❐

Default: Normal (Setting: 0)

Setting Definition

0Normal 1Dark 2Light

see page 59.

☛

USER TOOLS

7. Counter Up/Down

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).

For how to change settings,

❐

see page 59.

☛

Default: Up (Setting: 0)

Setting Definition

0Up 1Down

10. AOF (Keep it 0)

Ask your service representative about this func tion (default: 0)

11. Exceeding the Maximum Image Density

The density represented by the right indicator can be made darker.

For how to change settings,

❐

Default: Up (Setting: 0)

Setting M odes

0Normal 1Dark

see page 59.

☛

13. Energy Saver Level

You can select the Energy S aver level.

Setting Power consumption Warm-Up Time

0 Saving abou t 37% as com pared w ith St and-b y mode . 13 seconds 1 Saving about 31 % as compar ed with Stan d-by mode. 9 seconds 2 Saving about 26 % as compar ed with Stan d-by mode. 7 seconds 3 Saving about 20 % as compar ed with Stan d-by mode. 6 seconds

These data were based on the copier only.

USER TOOLS

User Tools for User Codes

If the copier is set the user codes, operators must input

their user codes before the copier can be operated.

The copier keeps count of the number of copies made

under each user code. To have the copier set for user

codes, contact your sales or service representative.

❐ To prevent others from making copies using your user code, press the

Clear/Stop key and C lear Modes/ Energy S aver key simultaneously after copy- ing.

8. User Code Counter Check

You can check the number of copies made using each user code.

Access the user tool 8. ☛ See

page 58.

The last 2 digit of lowest user

code appears on the copy counter. Press the key until you reach the required user code.

❐

To display the previous user code,

press the Zoom Down (-) key.

❐

The first 3 digits of the total copy

quantity made under this user code are displayed in the Three Digit indicator. Example: when 123456 copies are made under one user code, "123" is displayed in the Three Digit tor.

Zoom Up (+)

indica-

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

USER TOOLS

Hold down the Darker key.

The last 3 digits of the total copy

❐

quantity made under this user code are displayed i n the cator. Example: when 123456 copies are made under one user code, "456" is displayed in the tor.

To exit from the user tools, press

the Auto Image Density key and turn the main switch off and on.

Three Digit

indi-

indica-

9. User Code Counter Clear

You can clear all the user code counter.

Access the user tool 9. ☛ See

page 58.

Press 1 on the Number keys.

If you enter a wrong number, press

❐

the

Clear/Stop

Press the Auto Image Density

key and the Darker key simultaneously.

All user code counter are cleared.

❐

key.

USER TOOLS

SETTINGS

To exit from the user tools, turn

the main switch off and on.

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

USER TOOLS

12. User Code Number Set

You can register your user codes (3 digits).

Up to 10 user codes can be registered.

❐

Same user codes cannot be registered twice or more.

❐

How to register user codes

Access the user tool 12. ( See

page 58.) Enter the user code with the

Number keys (1 - 999).

If you input the wrong code, press

❐

the

Clear/Stop

correct code.

Press the Auto Image Density

key.

The user code is registered in the

❐

machine.

key. Then, input the

Still, you can press the Zoom Up

(+) key or Zoom Down (-) key to enter the next user codes.

To exit from the user tools, turn

the main switch off and on.

How to change user codes

Access the user tool 12. ( See

page 58.)

You will see your user code in

the Three Digit indicator.

You can press the

❐

Zoom Down (-)

next user codes.

Enter the new user code with the

Number keys (1 - 999).

Zoom Up (+)

key to see the

USER TOOLS

key

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE COPIER’S

Press the Auto Image Density

key.

The old user code i s changed to the

❐

new one.

To exit from the user tools, turn

the main switch off and on.

SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS

Some features can be adjusted by your service representative to suit your needs. This section gives a brief description of these features. For more information, contact your service representativ e.

Auto Sort Selection

When you insert 2 o r more orig inals in th e optional d ocument fe eder and make from 2 to 10 se ts of c opies f rom ea ch orig inal, t he cop ier sel ects S ort mo de.

ADS Priority Selection

As a default setting, Auto Image Density is selected. You can cancel this setting.

SADF Auto Reset

When you set one original at a time in the optional document feeder, the Auto Feed indicator lights for a selected time after an original is fed to show that the document feeder is ready for another original. You can adjust this time.

Maximum Sorter Bin Capacity

With the default setting, the sorter bin capacity is limited. Your service representative can cancel this limitation.

Paper Tray Size Setting

If you wish to use paper sizes that are not available as standard, contact your service representative.

Horizontal Edge Margin Width Selection

Your service representative can select the Horizontal Edge Margin Width for use with the optional ducument feeder.

MAINTAINING YOUR

COPIER

DO’S AND DON’TS

WHERE TO PUT YOUR

COPIER

REMARKS

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER ...............................................................................70

Copier................................................................................................................................................ 70

Document Feeder (Option)............................................................................................................ 71

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER ............................................................................... 72

Copier Environment ......................................................................................................................... 72

Power Connection .........................................................................................................................73

Access To Copier ............................................................................................................................. 74

DO’S AND DON’TS................................................................................................. 75

Copier................................................................................................................................................ 75

Document Feeder (Option)............................................................................................................ 75

10-bin Sorter (Option) ...................................................................................................................... 75

REMARKS................................................................................................................76

Copier................................................................................................................................................ 76

10-bin Sorter (Option) ...................................................................................................................... 76

OTHERS

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

To maintain high copy quality, clean the following parts and units regularly.

Copier

Exposure glass

Clean the exposure glass with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Platen cover

Clean the platen cover with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Corona wire

Do the following when white streaks appear on the copy, or when image density becomes uneven.

Open the front cover.

Slide out the corona unit until it is

fully extended. Push the corona unit back in.

Make sure it locks into place.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 several

times. Close the front cover.

Document Feeder (Option)

Feed-in unit

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

Clean the original table and original guide with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Belt

Lift the document feeder. Clean the belt with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth.

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER

Copier Environment

Your copier’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect its performance.

Optimum environmental conditions

CAUTION:

•••• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an

electric shock might occur.

CAUTION:

•••• Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface.

If it topples over, it could cause injury.

•••• If you use the machin e in a confine d space, m ake sure t here

is a continuous air turnover.

Temperature : 10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F)

❐

Humidity: 15 - 90 %

❐

A strong and level ba se.

❐

The copier mus t be l evel w ithin 5 mm, 0.2" both f ront to rear and left t o right .

❐

To avoid possib le build-up of ozone, make su re to locate the copier in a large

❐

well ventilated room that ha s an air turno ver of more th an 30 m

/hr/person.

Environments to avoid

Locations e xposed to di rect su nlight or s trong l ight ( more t han 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 wh ere the copie r mig ht be su bjecte d to f requent stro ng vib ration.

❐

Dusty areas.

❐

Areas with corrosive gases.

❐

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER

Power Connection

WARNING:

•••• Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of t his manual.

Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than

WARNING:

CAUTION:

•••• When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug

•••• Avoid multi-wiring

•••• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord.

necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire.

•••• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your hands wet. Otherwise, an electric shock might occur.

•••• Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.

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

the power cord.

CAUTION:

•••• When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug

❐ When the main switch is in the Sta nd-by position,the optional anticond ensation

❐ Connect the copier to a power source meeting the specifications given on the

❐ Avoid multiwiring. ❐ Make sure that the w all outlet is near the copi er and easi ly acces sible. ❐ Make sure t he plug is fir mly i nsert ed in the outl et. ❐ Voltage mus t not fluctu ate more th an 10%. ❐ Do not set anything on the power co rd. ❐ Always turn the copier off when you have finished copying for the day, but

to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.

heaters are on. In case of emergency,unplug the machine‘s power cord.

inside front cover of this manual.

leave it plugge d in.

DO’S AND DON’TS

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER

Access To Copier

Place the copier near the power source, providing clearance as shown.

More than 10 cm, 4.0"

More than 20 cm, 7.9"

Copier

More than 70 cm, 27.6"

More than 21 cm, 8.1"

DO’S AND DON’TS

Copier

General operation

❐ If there is a l arge solid image on the or iginal, the Add Toner D in dicator may

be lit after copying although toner remains in the toner bottle. In this case, turn the main switc h off and then bac k on again.

When removing misfed paper

CAUTION:

••••

When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section

❐ Do not leave any to rn scraps of paper in the mac hine. ❐ When clearin g misfeeds, do not turn off the mai n switch. If you do, your copy

❐ After clear ing misfeeds , make sur e that all uni ts and lever s are retur ned to thei r

because it could be v e ry h ot .

settings will be cleared.

original positions and all covers are closed.

Document Feeder (Option)

❐ While origin als are fed fro m the original t able to the exp osure glass, do not pull

out the originals.

❐ Do not lift t he document feeder un til the last original has b een completely fed

out.

❐ Do not press down or hold originals after inserting them. ❐ Do not press any parts of the document feeder strongly.

10-bin Sorter (Option)

❐ Do not touch movi ng bins. ❐ Do not place obje cts on the sort er when it is op en. ❐ Do not press the sor ter when it is open.

WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER

REMARKS

Copier

❐ To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in

the tray. I f there is no imp rovem ent, c hange to co py pa per wi th les s cu rl.

❐ Load paper with the copy side

the copy paper over in the tray. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less curl.

❐ If you want t o copy OHP tr ansparencie s,adhesive labels,pos t cards,an d translu-

cent paper,set them bypass tray.

❐ Margins on a ll four sides of the o riginal image ar e not copied, as sho wn in the

illustration.

down

in the tray. If c opies are cur led, try turn ing

Paper feed direction

When the orig inal is set on the exposure gl ass.

When the original is set into the opti onal document feeder.

Full Size magnification

Reducing and enlarging using preset ratios

Reducing and enlarging using the zoom key

a = 2.5

b1 = b2 = 2 ± 2 mm

a = 2.5 ± 2.0 mm

b1 + b2 ≤ 4 mm

a = 2.5

2.0 mm

b1 + b2 ≤ 6mm

2.0 mm

a = 2.5±

b1 = b2 = 2 ± 2 mm

a = 2.5 ±

b1 + b2 ≤ 8 mm

a = 2.5 ±

b1 + b2 ≤ 10 mm

2.0 mm

10-bin Sorter (Option)

❐ To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in

the cassette or tray. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less curl.

❐ If copies s maller than A4 ;, 8

after taking them from the bins.

" x 11" ; are not stack ed well, arrange them

1/2

SPECIFICATIONS

COPIER ...................................................................................................................78

DOCUMENT FEEDER (OPTION) .............................................................................. 81

10-BIN SORTER (OPTION) ...................................................................................... 82

SPECIFICATIONS

COPIER

Configuration: Desktop Process: Dry electrostatic transfer system Originals: Sheet, book

COPIER

Original size:

Maximum: A3 ;, 11" x 17" ;

Copy paper siz e: Paper tray: A3;, A4:;, A5:, B4;, B5:;, F;

11" x 17";, 8

" x 11":;, 8

1/2

" x 14";

1/2

Bypass feed table: A3;, A4:;, A5:;, A6;,B4;,

:;, B6;, F;

B5 11" x 17" ;, 8

" x 14";, 5

1/2

" x 11":;,

1/2

" x 8

1/2

" ;

Bypass feed table (non-standard size): Vertical: 45-308mm, Horizontal: 148-432mm

Copy paper we ight:

Copy paper capacity: Tray: 250 sheets or less than 30mm

Tray: 64 ~ 90 g/m2, 17 ~ 24 lb Bypass feed table: 52 ~ 157 g/m

Bypass feed table: 80 sheets (80g/m

, 14 ~ 42 lb

, 20 lb) 10 sheets (OHP transparencies) 1 sheets (Adhesive labels, Translucent paper, or Post card)

Copying speed: 18 copies/minute

:, 8

(A4

" x 11" :, feeding from the paper tray1)

1/2

10 copies/minute (A3

;, 11" x 17" ;, feeding from the paper tray1)

First copy time: less than 6.5 seconds

:, 8

(A4

" x 11" :, feeding from the paper tray1)

1/2

Toner replenishment: Bottle exchange (215 g) Copy tray capacity: 100 sheets (80g/m

, 20lb)

Power source: See the inside front cover of this manual. Warm-up time:

less than 45 seconds (23°C, 73.4°F)

Reproduction ratio: 3 enlargement and 4 reduction

Metric Version Inch Version

200 % 200 %

Enlargement

141 % 155 % 122 % 129 %

Full size 100 % 100 %

93 % 93 %

Reduction

82 % 74 % 71 % 65 % 50 % 50 %

Average power consumption:

Copier only Full system*

Warm up 0.95 kW 0.95 kW

Stand-by 0.16 kW 0.16 k W

Copying 0.70 kW 0.70 kW

Maximum less than 1.4 kW less than 1.5 kW

* Full system: Copier with document feeder, 10-bin sorter

COPIER

Noise Emission (ISO7779 Sound Power Level)

Based on actual measurement

Copier only Comp lete syste m*

When copying 64 dB (A) or less 68 dB (A) or less

Stand-by 40 dB (A) or less 40 dB (A) or less

* Mainframe with the document feeder and 10-bin sorter.

SPECIFICATIONS

COPIER

Dimensions:

Copier only (without platen cover) Full system (with the document

feeder and 10-bin sorter)

Width Depth Height

579 mm,

22.8"

775 mm,

30.2"

560 mm,

22.1"

560 mm,

22.1"

465 mm,

18.3"

553 mm,

21.5"

Weight:

Optional equipment:

Specificat ions a re subj ect to chang e witho ut not ice.

❐

Copier only: approximately 43.5kg, 95.9 lb

(Without the copy tray and toner bottle)

Full system: approximately 56.5kg, 124.6 lb

(With the document feeder and 10-bin sorter)

Document feeder 10-bin sorter

DOCUMENT FEEDER (OPTION)

Original Feed: Automatic document feed - ADF mode

Semi-automatic document feed - SADF mode

Original size, weight and tray capacity:

;

Original size

Original weight

Maximum number of orig in al s to

be set

Original set:

11" x 17" ;,

" x 8

1/2

52.8g/m 14 lb

1/2

30 sheets 30 sheets 30 s heets 20 sheets

Face up, First sheet on top

, A5

" x 14"

1/2

64.0g/m2, 17 lb

, B4 ;, B

;

, 8

1/2

81.4g/m2, 22 lb

" x 11"

105g/m2, 28 lb

Original transport: One flat belt Average power consumption: 20 W Weight: Approximately 7.0 kg, 15.4 lb Dimensions (W x D x H): 590 x 443 x 87.5 mm, 23.0" x 17.2" x 3.4"

❐

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

10-BIN SORTER (OPTION)

Paper size, weight and capacity for bins:

Metric Version Inch Version Maximum paper size Minimum paper size Maximum paper weight 90 g/m Minimum paper weight 64 g/m2 17 lb Maximum capacity of bins

(Maximum n umber of co pies)

Paper that cannot be used post cards, translucent paper, OHP

A4, 8 B4, F, 8 A3, 11" x 17": 10 copies

transparencies, and adhesive labels

;

: 8

" x 11" or smaller: 20 copies

1/2

" x 14": 15 copies

1/2

11" x 17"

" x 11" ;:

1/2

24 lb

Number of bi ns: Power cons umpti on: Weight: Dimensions (W x D x H):

❐ Specificat ions a re subj ect to chang e witho ut not ice.

10 bins 15 W approximately 7.5 kg, 16.5 lb 402 x 447 x 217 mm, 15.9" x 17.6" x 8.6"

INDEX

10-bin sort er (O ption), 3

Add Toner indicator, 50 ADS priority selection, 68 Auto image density, 28 Auto Start, 33

BASICS, 9 Bypass feed copyin g, 30 Bypass fee d tabl e, 3

INDEX

full size copying , 30 Fusing Unit, 3

image density, adjusting, 28 Indicators, 6 Installation requirements

Copier Envir onment, 72 Power Connection, 73

Keys, 4

Check Paper S ize/Dire ction indi cator, 47 COMBINATION CHART, 44 COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, 2 copies, enlarged, 34 copies, reduced, 34 COPY PAPER, 14 - 15 COPY PAPER AND TONER, 13 Copy tray , 3 COPYING, 25 corona wire, 70

DF, document feede r, 3 Do’s and don’ts, 75 document feeder, DF, 3

E code, 46 Energy Saver, 43 Exposure glas s, 3

FINISHING (OPTION), 38 - 41

sort, 38 stack, 40

Front cover, 3

Left scale, 3 Loading paper

Bypass fee d tabl e, 30 Paper Tray , 49

Main switch, 3 maintenance, 70 - 71 Manual image de nsity, 28 misfeeds, 51 misfeeds, clearing, 51 - 53

Operation panel,4 - 5 ORIGINALS, 17

paper size, ch anging, 56 - 57 Paper tray, 3 paper, loading, 49 Photo mode, 29 Platen cover, 3 preset ra tios, 34

INDEX

Reducing and Enla rging, 34 - 35

preset ra tios, 34

REMARKS, 76

SADF auto reset, 68 SAFETY INFORMATION, i - iv SAVING ENERGY, 43 Series Copies, 36 SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTING, 68 - 69 Setting origi nals, 19

document feeder, 20 - 23

exposure glass, 19 Sort, 38 SPECIFICATIONS, 77 Stack, 40 STARTING THE COPIER, 10 - 12

TONER, 16 Toner Storage, 16 toner, adding, 50

Zoom, 35

INDEX

U code, 46 User Code, copying with, 42 User code c ounter check, 6 3 User code count er clear, 65 User code n umber set, 66 User codes, 40 User Tool Menu, 60 USER TOOLS, 58 - 67 user tools, accessing, 58 user tools, changing values, 59

WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG, 45 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS COPIER, x WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS, 2 - 7

TROUBLESHOOTING

When “XX” Is Displayed

U code is displayed on the copy counter. U1 Close the right side cover.

The copier is set for user codes.

Enter your user code (3digits).

See page 42.

☛

U4 Reset the optional sor ter corr ectly.

Contact your se rveice

representative. “PE” is displayed on the copy counter. Load pa per ☛See page 49. “E” and number are alternately displayed on

the copy cou nter.

Notes for Loading/ Changi ng Paper

When you load paper in the paper

❐

trays, make sure that the front, rear and left guides securely hold the paper.

Turn the main switch off, wait a

few seconds, then turn it on. If the

E code appears again, contact

your serv ice r epresen tative .

When you change the paper size of

❐

the paper tray, adjust the paper size selector.

If the paper size you need is not

❐

there, select “✽” on it.

Make enlarge d copies of th is page and st ick them on th e wall.

❐

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