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The new models, “Kingfisher 2 (A298)” and “Grand Kingfisher 2” will be launched in
November ‘99. They are slightly modified versions of the already existing models
“Kingfisher (Ricoh FT4015, Gestetner 2715z, Nashuatec 3715, Rex-Rotary 8715Z, Savin
9115, Infotec 5151 z)” and “Grand Kingfisher (Ricoh FT4618, Gestetner 2718z, Nashuatec
3718, Rex-Rotary 8718Z, Savin 9118, Infotec 5181 z)”.

There will be nine destination codes for Kingfisher 2 depending on the a rea : -27 is Europe
(Ricoh), -29 is Asia (Ricoh), -19 is Taiwan (Ricoh), -23 is China (Ricoh), -69 is Russia
(Ricoh), -22 is Europe and Asia (Gestetner, Nasuatec and Rex-Rotary), -50 is Taiwan
(Gestetner), -62 is China (Gestetner), -26 is Europe (Infotec).
There will be four destination codes for the Grand Kingfisher 2 depending on the area: -27
is Europe (Ricoh), -29 is Asia (Ricoh), -22 is Europe and Asia (Gestetner, Nasuatec and
Rex-Rotary), -26 is Europe (Infotec).

Grand Kingfisher2

Differences from Grand Kingfisher

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RA299001

This RTB clarifies the differences between the base copier and Kingfisher 2 and Grand
Kingfisher 2 (based on the style of the service manual).

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1. OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION

1-1. SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

First Copy Time:

*

Warm-up Time:

Power Consumption:

*

Only items marked * are different from the base copiers.

Less than 6 seconds (A4/8.5” x 11” sideways)

NOTE:

It can be changed in SP mode.

120 V machines of A298: Less than 30 seconds (at 23 °C)

230 V machines of A298: Less than 35 seconds (at 23 °C)

*

120 V machines of A299: Less than 35 seconds (at 23 °C)
230 V machines of A299: Less than 45 seconds (at 23 °C)

A298 machines Copier only Full system

Warm up
Stand-by
Copying
Maximum
Energy saver

0.95 0.95

0.16 0.16

0.70 0.70

1.4 1.5

0.12 0.12

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Weight:

*

A299 machines

Warm up 0.95 0.95
Stand-by 0.16 0.16
Copying 0.70 0.70
Maximum 1.4 1.5
Energy saver 0.12

A298 machines
A299 machines

Copier only Full system

0.12

Copier only Full system

40.5 kg (89.3 1b) 53.5 kg (118.0 1b)

43.5 kg (95.9 1b) 56.5 kg (124.6 1b)

2. ELETRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS

The following transformer is not included in these copiers.

Symbol Name Copier only Full system

TR Transformer Steps down the wall voltage to 30 Vac

and 8 Vac.

A219 machines: 15
A245 machines: 17

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3. INSATLLATION PROCEDURE

3-1. COPIER ACCESSORY CHECK

1. NECR – Multi-language (-19, -23, -27, -29, -69 machines)

2. Sheet – Operate Keytop – TWN (-19, -50 machines)

3. Sheet – Operate Keytop – CHN (-62, -69 machines)

4. Decal – Symbol Explanation – TWN (-19, 50 machines)

5. Decal – Symbol Explanation – Multi-language (-22, -23, -26, -27, 29 machines)

6. Decal – Symbol Explanation – CHN (-62, -69 mach ines)

7. Operating Instructions – Taiwanese (-19, -50 machines)

8. Operating Instructions – English (-22, -26, -29 machines)

9. Operating Instructions – Russian (-23 machines)

10. Operating Instructions – Germany (-26 machines)

11. Operating Instructions – French (-26 machines)

12. Operating Instructions – Italy (-26 machines)

13. Operating Instructions – Spanish (-26 machines)

14. Operating Instructions – Chinese (-62, -69 machines)

15. Exit Tray

16. Power Code Socket (-19, -50 machines)

17. Model Name Decal (-22, -50, -62 machines)

18. Decal – Keytop Cover (-22, -50, -62 machines)

19. Large Decal – Energy Star

4. SERVICE TABLES

4-1. SERVICE PROGRAM MODE TABLE

The following mode was added.

Mode No. Function Settings

79 Fusing

Temperature
Setting for
Energy saver
mode

Sets the fusing temperature in energy saver mode.

A298 machines A299 machines

120V

machines

0 120 130 130 140
1 130 140 140 150
2 140 150 150 160
3 150 160 160 170

230V

machines

120V

machines

230V

machines

0 ~ 3

Default = 0

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5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

5-1. PM TABLE

All the 45K PM parts are changed to 60K.

5-2. SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS

The Digital Multimeter has been changed.

Part Number Description Q’ty

A0299387 Digital Multimeter 1

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The following SP modes have been added to the KF2/GKF2.

SP 70 (No UP mode)

-User Code Mode selection­Function: Enables User Code Mode.
Procedure:

1) Access SP mode 70.

2) Select 1:user code mode (Default is 0: No user code).

3) The machine is then ready to access the next mode number.
Note:
Cut JP101 on the main board.
Procedure to set the user code:

1) "U2" is displayed in the copy counter. Using the number keys, input the three-digit user
code number (e.g.111,123,999). Please note that 000 is invalid.

2) Press the Auto Image Density key.

3) "U2" is no longer displayed and the machine becomes ready to copy.
If any invalid values are entered or other keys are pressed, "U2" will rema in displayed
and copies cannot be made.

4) After the copy job is completed (or one minute after the last key is pressed), the
machine initiates Auto Reset and becomes ready to set the next user code. At this time,
"U2" will be displayed and copies cannot be made.

5) As an alternative, you can set the next user code by pressing the Clear Mode/Energy
Star key and then the Clear/Stop key when the machine is in Copy Ready condition.
The machine will then become ready to accept the next user code.

Grand Kingfisher 2

User Code Mode

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User codes:1 - 999(*)

SP 72 (UP 12)

-Registering User Numbers-(*)
Function: Registers user numbers.

The user number (1-10) is displayed in the copy counter and code numbers are displayed
in the three-digit indicator (Zoom, %).
To change the user code numbers, use the Zoom key.