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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for futu re reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get max­imum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this man­ual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related 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.
Notes:
The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the model of your machine before reading this manual. (For details, see page ix)
Type 1 : FT3813
Type 2 : FT4615
Type 3 : FT4618
Centain types might not be available in some countries. 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”.
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch.
a means POWER ON. c means STAND BY.
Copyright © 1999 Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Safety Information

Safety Information
When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed.

Safety During Operation

In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
WARNING:
Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
CAUTION:
Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
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Safety Information

WARNINGS:

Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord.
Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual.
Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists:
You spill something into the equipment.
You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
Your equipment’s cover has been damaged.
Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ig­nite when exposed to an open flame.
Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.
Dispose of the used toner bottle in accordance with the local regu­lation.
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Safety Information

CAUTIONS:

Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the plug (not the cable).
Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside the equipment.
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner bottle out of the reach of children.
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or ex­pended supply waste at household waste collection points. Dis­posal can take place at an authorized dealer or at appropriate col­lection sites.
The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating the "hot surface". Otherwise it could cause a personal burn.
Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and functionality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies available at an authorized dealer.
Before moving the equipment, 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 equipment, return the four handles to their original positions.
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ENERGY STAR PROGRAM

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 interval 1 min.
Recovery time 10 sec.
Auto Off Mode Power consumption 0 W *1 *1 Based on Energy Star measurements.
Default interval 30 min.
Recycled paper
Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended recy­cled paper types that may be used in this machine.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 Standby Position....................................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
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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 OF TYPE 2 AND 3) ................................................... 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 ...........................................................................................51
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CLEARING MISFEEDS ................................................................................52
Check The Misfeed Location Display ..........................................................52
When A,B Or C Is Lit ...................................................................................53
When R Is Lit ............................................................................................... 53
When P Is Lit................................................................................................54
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) ................................................................. 82
10-BIN SORTER (OPTION) ..........................................................................83
INDEX
INDEX ............................................................................................................86
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................90
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MACHINE TYPES

There are three models of this machine. The main differences between them are copy speed and paper tray capacity. To make sure which model you have, see the inside front cover.
Copy speed
Type 1 : 13 copies / minutes(A4:, 8 1/2" x 11": ) Type 2 : 15 copies / minutes(A4 Type 3 : 18 copies / minutes(A4
:, 8 1/2" x 11": ) :, 8 1/2" x 11": )
Paper tray capacity
Type 1 : 250 sheets x 1(80g/m2, 20 lb) Type 2 : 500 sheets x 1(80g/m Type 3 : 250 sheets x 2 (80g/m
2
, 20 lb)
2
, 20 lb)
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS COPIER

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS COPIER
Sorting into sets (123, 123, 123)*
1
See pages 38 ~ 39.
Stacking together all copies of a page (111, 222, 333)*
1
See pages 40 ~ 41.
Making one-sided copies from facing pages
Reducing and enlarging in 1% steps
*1: Options of Type 2 and 3 only.
x
See pages 36 ~ 37.
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
See page 34.
Make enlarged copies of this facing pages and stick them on the wall.
Enlarging using preset ratios
See page 34.
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WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS

COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS
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14
2
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 standby
conditions. ("standby" means that the optional anticondensation heater is on.)
3. Copy tray Completed copies are delivered here.
4. Paper tray Type 1: 250 sheets x 1
Type 2: 500 sheets x 1 Type 3: 250 sheets x 2
5. Platen cover
Lower this cover over originals for copying.
6. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for copying.
7. Operation panel Operator controls and indicators are located here.
8. Front cover Open to access the inside of the copier.
9. 10-bin sorter
Completed copies are sorted or stacked here.
(Option of Type 2 and 3)
10. Document feeder (Option)
Insert a stack of originals here. The originals are individually fed onto and removed from the expo­sure glass.
11. Bypass feed table Use to copy onto paper of unusual size or
weight, or color paper.
12. Right Side Cover Open to remove misfed papers.
13. Toner Bottle
14. 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
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OPERATION PANEL

Keys
1
2
3 4
WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS
1. Sorter key
and 3)
See pages 38 ~ 41
2. Series Copies key
See page 36
3. Zoom Up key
Press or hold down to increase the reproduction ratio in 1% steps. See page 35.
(option of Type 2
4. Zoom Down key
Press or hold down to reduce the reproduction ratio in 1% steps. See page 35.
5. Reduce and Enlarge keys
☛ See page 34.
4
5
6
8
7
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 Darker keys
See page 28.
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WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS
10
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
11
12
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.
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14
See
5
Indicators
Type 1
Type 2
WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS
Type 3
6
WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS
1. Stack indicator (option of Type 2 and 3)
See page 40.
2. Sort indicator (option of Type 2 and 3)
See page 38.
3. 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
Blinks when the toner bottle is nearly empty. Lights when the toner bottle is empty, it is lit. See pages 51.
9. Ready indicator
Lights when the machine is ready to make copies. See page 10.
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 indicator
See page 28.
13. Manual Image Density indicator
See page 28.
14. Paper Size indicator
Shows the selected paper tray, paper size and direction.
15. Photo Mode indicator
7. Check Paper Path indicator
Lights it a paper misfeed occurs, it is lit. See pages 52 ~ 54.
8. Misfeed Location display
Shows the location of misfed paper . See pages 52 ~ 54.
See page 29.
16. Three Digit indicator
Data display.
17. Series copies indicator
See page 36.
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WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS
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BASICS

STARTING THE COPIER .........................................................................................10
When The Main Switch Is In The Standby Position....................................................................... 10
When The Energy Saver Indicator Is On ....................................................................................... 11
BASICS
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STARTING THE COPIER

STARTING THE COPIER

When The Main Switch Is In The Standby Position

Turn on the main switch.
1
Wait for the copier to warm-up.
2
During the warm-up period (less than 35 seconds for Type 1 and 2, less than 45 seconds for Type3),
the
u
Wait indicator is on.
After warm-up, the v Ready indi-
3
cator lights.
10

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 Energy Saver,
see page 43.
The following actions will also return the
copier to the ready condition:
Opening or closing the optional document feeder.
Setting originals in the optional document feeder.
Setting copy paper in the bypass feed table.
Pressing any key except the
Start
key.
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STARTING THE COPIER
BASICS
11
STARTING THE COPIER
12
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

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COPY PAPER

COPY PAPER

Available Paper Sizes

Metric Version Inch Version
Paper tray
A3
;, A4 ;:, A5 :, B4 ;, B5
;:, F ;
Bypass feed table Standard sizes
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 ~ 432 mm, 5.8" ~ 16.8"
" 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.
Thicker than 90 g/m
Thinner than 64 g/m
Thicker than 157 g/m
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
2
, 24 lb. (Paper tray)
2
, 17 lb. (Paper tray)
2
, 42 lb. (Bypass feed table)
2
, 14 lb.(Bypass feed table)
11" x 17" ;, 8 8
" x 14" ;
1/2
" x 14" ;, 5
1/2
" x 11" ;:,
1/2
" x 8
1/2
1/2
" ;
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Notes For Copy Paper

COPY PAPER
Load paper with the copy side
up
in the bypass feed table. If copies are curled, try turning the copy paper over
down
in the paper tray, and with the copy side
in the tray or table. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less 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 transparencies, translucent paper, and adhesive labels should be fanned
to get air between the sheets before loading.
Do not touch copy paper if your fingers are wet or oily; finger prints may appear
on the copy.
When making two-sided copies, do not load paper in the paper tray for copying
the reverse side. Use the bypass feed table.

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 objects on paper. Keep open reams of paper in the package, and store as you would unopened
paper.
COPY PAPER AND TONER
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TONER

TONER
Note: If you want to add toner, ☛ see page 51

Notes For Toner

R
WARNING
Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of used toner con­tainers in accordance with local regulations for plastics.
R
CAUTION
Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of reach of children.
R
CAUTION
Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and functionality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies available at an authorized dealer.
If you use toner other than that recommended, a fault might occur.
When adding toner, do not turn off the main switch. If you do, your copy set­tings are cleared.

Toner Storage

Store toner bottles in a cool, dry place free from direct sunlight.
Never store toner where it will be exposed to heat.
Do not lay heavy objects on toner bottles.
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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
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