Ricoh FW740 User Manual

FW740

RICOH

Operating Instructions

Power Source: 220 V, 230 V, 240 V, 50 Hz, more than 7 A

Please make sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source, see page 43.

Power Consumption: 1.4 kW BESCHEINIGUNG DES HERSTELLERS/IMPORTEURS

Hiermit wird bestätigt, daß der/die/das

RICOH FW740

(Gerät, Typ, Bezeichnung) In Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der

163, Verfügung 1046/1984

(Amtsblattverfügung) funkenstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses

Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

RICOH COMPANY, LTD. (Name des Herstellers/Importeurs) For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine

Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that may

result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.

In accordance with ISO Standard 7001, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch:

means POWER ON.

means POWER OFF.

means STAND BY

Note: Some illustrations may be slightly diff erent from your machine.

Overseas Affiliates

U.S.A.

RICOH CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 (TEL) 201-882-2000

Netherlands

RICOH EUROPE B.V. Groenelaan 3 P.O. Box 114 1180 AC - Amstelveen Holland (TEL) 020-5474111

United Kingdom

RICOH U.K. LTD. Ricoh House 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 7HG (TEL) 081-751-6611

Germany

RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Mergenthalerallee 38-40, 65760 Eschborn (TEL) (06196) 906-0

France

RICOH FRANCE S.A. 383 Avenue de General de Gaulle, B.P. 307, 92143 Clamart Cedex (TEL) 01- 4094-3838

Spain

RICOH ESPAÑA S.A. Guitard, 45 08014 Barcelona (TEL) 490-09-60

Italy

RICOH ITALIA S.p.A. Via della Metallurgia, 12 (zona Basson) - 37139 VERONA (TEL) 045-851 00 44

Hong Kong

RICOH BUSINESS MACHINES, LTD. 23/F., China Overseas Building, 139, Hennessy Road,Wan Chai,

SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety During Operation

We’ve identified all safety messages in this manual with the words

and

ing

caution

. These words mean the following.

warn-

WARNING: Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury and damage to your property if instruc tions are not followed properly.

Caution: Important information that tells how to prevent damage to your equipment, or how to avoid a situation that might cause minor injur y.

WARNINGS

Since some parts of the copier are supplied with high electrical voltage, touch only the parts specified in this manual.

Do not modify or replace any parts other than the ones specified in this manual.

Do not incinerate toner or toner containers . Toner dust could ignite when exposed to open flames.

Do not store toner where it will be exposed to heat.

Do not eat or swallow toner, and keep it out of reac h of children.

The fusing unit may be very hot. Be car eful when handling it.

When moving the copier across the room , push the copier table, not the copier itself.

Cautions

While copying, do not turn off the main swit ch.

While copying, do not open or close the original table, the upper unit, or any of the covers.

While copying, do not unplug the power cord.

Keep corrosive liquids, such as acid, off the machine.

Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small met allic objects to fall inside the machine.

General Safety Information

Always turn the copier off when you’ve finished copying for the day, but leave it plugged in.

When the copier will not be used for a long period, disconnect the power cord.

If the copier must be transported by vehicle, please contac t your service representative.

This copier can only be instal led by a qualified service representrative.

When the copier is plugged in and the main switch is in the Stand-by position, the anti- condensation heaters are on. In case of an emergency, unplug the c opier’s power cord.

COPYING

Making One Copy

To make a copy, you should first open the lower table of the copier (the copy table); then pull out the original guides at the exit; place the copy paper on the copy table; and last of all set the original on the top table of the copier (the original table). When you’ve set the original, the copier will take it in. Follow the steps below.

CAUTION: If during copying your original gets stuck in the copier, press the Emergency Stop key .

1. Open the copy paper table.

2. Open the original gu ides but do not force them.

3. If you want, set the image density (page 7) and the leading edge margin (page 8) or change the copy media se tting (page 13).

4. Set the copy and original guides (option) on the copy table to match the size of your copy pa per and your original.

* Original guides are shown closed

to keep illustrations clear.

C C

COPYING Making One Copy

5. Wait until the Set Paper indicator lights up on the operation panel.

6. Place the sheet of copy paper on the copy table. Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops. The copier will soon pull it in. Once the paper is set, the beeper will sound.

7. Wait un til the Set Original indicator lights up on the operation panel.

8. Center your original face up on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.

Making One Copy COPYING

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9. The original comes out from the opening just under the original table ¬. The copy is delivered from the slot on top of th e copier .

About the original guides...

The original guides you pulled out at the exit keep the original from going into the copy paper entrance. Always use the original guides with originals thinner than 0.1 mm, with very long originals, or wi th very curly orig inals.

When sliding the original into the copier...

When inserting the original in the copier, slide it in carefully , but quickly. Otherwise, the original might skew as it goes through the machine.

COPYING Copying With The Roll Feeder

Copying With The Roll Feeder

To make a copy using the roll feeder option, you do not need t o set paper on the copy ta ble; the paper will be fed to the copier from the roll feeder. You should first input the paper length and other settings, then press the RF Select key , and lastly place the original on t he top ta- ble (the original table). Follow the procedure below.

1. Set the original guides (option) to match the size of your original.

2. Follow the key strokes below.

Press the Function Select key until the arrow points at Paper Length.

Press the Preset Cut key to choose a paper length. The length appears in the display, in millimeters.

If you want to change the size, press the + and - keys until the size you want appears in the display.

If you want, set the image density (page 7) and the leading edge margin (page 8) or change the copy media setting (page 13).

Copying With The Roll Feeder COPYING

3. When the RF S elect indicator lights up on th e panel, press the RF Select key. The roll feeder starts. Once the copier has set the copy paper, the beeper w ill sound.

4. Wait until the Set Original indicator lights up on the operation panel.

5. Place your original face up on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.

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6. The original comes out from the opening just under the original table ¬. The copy is deliv ered from the slot on top of th e copier .

COPYING Making Several Copies Of The Same Original

Making Several Copies Of The Same Original

To make more than one copy of the same original, you have to reload the original after each copy. If yo u’re not u sin g the ro ll fe eder opti on, you al so have to set the copy paper for each copy.

1. Follow the key strokes below.

Press the Function Select key until the arrow points at Copy Counter.

Press the + key until you reach the number of copies you want to make.

If you want to change the number, press the + or - keys.

If you want to stop copying, press the Clear/Stop key. The copier will finish the copy being made, then stop.

2. Proceed as for a usual copy, with sheet paper (page 1) or with the roll feeder (page 4).

3. When the copy comes out, remove it and repeat step 2. Wait for the Set Paper indicator to light up before loading a new she et of paper,

and wait for the Set Original indicator ( ) to light before reloading the original. You don’t need to press the RF Select key again.

Making Copies Darker Or Lighter COPYING

Making Copies Darker Or Lighter

To make darker or lighter copies, you should change the copier’s density setting. There are 14 density levels: the standard density level, three darker le vels, and 10 lighter levels. Set the density with the Lighter and Darker key s ( & ) under the density indicator.

The indicator shows seven levels at a time. When you start from the standard image density, the middle notch corresponds to the standard image density, the three right notches correspond to the darker densities, the three left notches to lighter dens ities.

The brighter notch shows which level is now set. If you go lower than the leftmost notch, the Lighter Copy indicat or lights up. The notches on the indicator will then correspond to the seven lightest levels.

To set the im age density, follow the keystrokes below your original.

Press the Lighter key to make the image lighter.

Press the Darker key to make the image darker.

before

setting

COPYING Leaving A Blank Margin At The Leading Edge

Leaving A Blank Margin At The Leading Edge

You can create a blank margin at the top of the copy (fig. a, the leading edge), or have the leading edge of the image bleed off the copy (fig. b) . The copier does this by shifting the entire image backward or forward according to the margin you set.

With the roll feeder, the length of the margin does of the paper. If you want to create a blank margin at the trailing edge, simply set the paper length a little longer than the total length of the original and lead margin. Set the margin

before

not affect the length

inserting the original.

a) Margin

Example: Leaving a blank margin at the top of your copy

Suppose you are copying a vertical A2 size diagram (about 17" x 22") to a sheet of the same size. The diagram has a 5 cm (2") margin all around, but you want a 10 cm (4") margin at the top to give you space to write notes.

b) Bleed image

Make your copy following the instructions on page 1. When you reach step 3 on page 1, follow the key strokes on the next page.

Leaving A Blank Margin At The Leading Edge COPYING

Press the Functi on Select key until the arrow point s at Lead Mar gin.

Press the + key until the display shows 5.0.

When you have the margin y ou want, c ontinue as for any oth er copy. Y ou will obtain a co py with a 10 cm (4") blank ma rgin at the top (5 cm set by you plus 5 cm on the original) and no margin at the bottom.

The margin is displayed here,

millimeters.

If the original had no blank margin surrounding it, you would have obtained a copy with a 5 cm blank margin at the leading edge, and with the bottom 5 cm of the original cut of f the copy.

Example: Leaving a blank margin at the bottom of your copy

Suppose in the first example you had instead wanted the margin at the bottom of your copy instead of the top. In that case, in step ¸ above, you would have had to press the - key until -5.0 appeared in the display. The image would have been shifted forward on the copy and a 10 cm margin would have been left at the bottom of the copy ( 5 cm set b y you plu s 5 c m on t he o r ig in al ) and no mar gin at the top.

COPYING Copying Only A Selected Portion Of The Original

Copying Only A Selected Portion Of The Original

You can copy a portion of the original instead of the entire original. Press and hold the Function Select key for at least three seconds to tell the copier to copy only a portion of the or iginal. A “ P” ( for Partial) will start blinking in the lead margin display. Then, proceed as for a usual copy, with a sheet of paper or with the roll feeder.

As the origi nal is fed i nto the copier, press the Functio n Select key when the beginning of the part y ou want t o copy (a) goes in; the “P” will stop blinking and stay on. Press the Function Select key again when the end of that part (b ) goes in; the “P” will start blinking again.

Finally, press and hold the Functi on Sel ect key for another 3 seconds to turn the function off.

Original

Notes

To copy a portion of the original that includes its f irst 15 cm (6") , you must press the Function Select key for (a) the original.

To copy the bottom portion of the original, simply skip pres sing the Function Select key at ( b).

You can’t add a margin. The length of the margin affects where the copier starts and stops copying, so that with a margin, you can’t set (a) and (b) ac curately.

Copy

before setting

Copying Only A Selected Portion Of The Original COPYING

Example: copying the middle band of an A2 poster

Suppose you are copying an A2 size poster ( about 17" x 22" ) of a seashell, as shown on the pre vious page, and you want to copy only the middle portion of the shell. Follow the steps below.

Press and hold the Function Select key for three seconds, then proceed as for a usual copy. A “P” will blink in the lead margin display.

When the beginn ing of the p ortion yo u want to copy goes under the cover, press the Function Select key. The “P” will stay on, not blinking.

When the end of the portion you want to copy goes under the cover, press the Function Select key again. The “P” will start blinking again.

Press and hold the Function Select key for three seconds to turn the function off. The “P” will disappear.

COPYING Using The Rear Table—Originals That Can’t Be Bent

Using The Rear Table—Originals That Can’t Be Bent

You can feed originals from the rear of the copier. This way, the original will not turn inside the machine, but will trav el s traight through. Use the rear table to copy originals that can’t or s houldn’t be bent.

Do not insert originals thicker than 3m m (about 1/ 8").

1. Lower the exit copy guide.

2. Remove the exit copy holder.

3. Proceed as for a usual copy with or without the roll feeder. However, do not set the original on the original table. See step 4.

4. When the Set Original indicator lights up on the operation panel, insert the original face down.

5. If your original is longer than 800 mm (31", larger than A0) hold it up as the copier takes it in.

Copying To Different Media COPYING

Copying To Different Media

If you copy to film or vellum (translucent or tracing paper) you need to set the copy media, otherwise the copy might come out creased or wavy.

To make a copy, the copier deposits a layer of black resin powder, called toner, on the copy paper. It then applies heat so that the toner melts and fuses to the paper. Some papers require more heat to fuse well, others less. Press the copy media key to select a type of paper, but for most kinds of plain paper both indicators should be of f.

Type of paper Media set ting

Plain paper Both indicators off

This list is not complete. If you are not

Film

sure of what type of paper you have, check the label on the paper package.

Vellum Heavy paper

Thin paper

on on

No indicator, or if necessary, on.

Set the proper fusing temperature with the Copy Media key

If these settings do not match your paper, try different settings.

COPYING Programming Settings You Often Use

Programming Settings Y ou Often Use

There are two ways of programming settings you often use. First, you can link a collection of setti ngs to the Program key ; this way the copier will recall your settings whenever you pr ess that key.

Second, you can change the copier’s default sett ings so that those you want appear every time you turn the copier on or press the Clear Modes key.

1–Programming a collection of settings

If you often find yourself using the same margin and density settings, you can have these settings appear at the strok e of a single key.

Press the Program key to tell the copier to store the following key strokes in memory. Input the settings y ou want to program, then make a copy to store the settings in m emor y.

1. Press the Program key.

2. Input the settings you want to

program.

3. Make a copy, then press the

Program key again.

Programming Settings You Often Use COPYING

4. To retrieve the programmed s ettings, press the Program key be- fore copying.

2–Changing The Copier’s Default Settings

You might find that you never use the copier’s default settings, that y ou always set a lead margin of 10 or 20 mm, or that you always use the roll feeder with a particular length of paper.

In this case, you might want to change the settings that appear when you turn on the copier or press the Clear Modes key . To do so, fol- low the steps below.

1. Turn the main switch off.

2. Press

and hold

the Emergency Stop key, then turn the copier back on. The jam and ser vice in dicators blink.

COPYING What Your Service Representative Can Change

3. Input the settings you want.

4. Turn off the main switch.

The next time you turn the copier on or press the Clear Modes key, the settings you programmed in s tep 3 will be in effect.

What Your Service Represent ative Can Change

Your service representative can adjust some of your copier’s features. Here’s a list of changes the servic e representativ e can make for you.

Copy media default: The copy media setting can be adjusted to match the kind of paper you use.

Count up and count down: The copy counter can be made to count up or count down.

Beeper: The beeper can be turned off completely; can be turned off for setting the margin, multiple copies, and paper length; or it can be left on to emit a tone whenever a key is pressed.

Paper feed out waiting time: When the copier is ready to receive the or iginal, it will wait for a p reset length of time. If no original is set within this time, the copier will process the copy paper without copying. T he time can be set to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes.

Manual feed s tart time: After copy paper is set, the copier waits for a preset number of s econds bef ore start ing the r ollers that will pull the paper in. This pause gives you a chance to align the paper. The time can be set to 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 seconds.

What Your Service Representative Can Change COPYING

Lead edge increase/decrease speed: The speed at which the lead edge setting scrolls up or down can be changed. The time for one increment (or decrement) can be set to 0. 02, 0.05, 0.10,

0.25, or 0.5 second.

Auto clear time: If the copier is left alone for a while, it will clear itself. The time needed can be changed to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes. The function can also be turned off.

Energy saving: The fusing unit needs to be hot for copying. When the copier is idle, the fusing unit can be kept hot to save time or it can be allowed to cool to save energy. The feature can be set to start automatically, but you can also turn it on y ourself by pressing and holding the Clear Modes/Stand-by key for three seconds.

Screen message: When the copier is idle, the copy counter can be made to display a message. There are five possible messages: “Pre_heat”, “Sleeping”, “0123456789”, “Have a good day”, and “Hello I love you”. The fea ture can also be turned off.

Function step setting: When changi ng the functio n setting (margin, multiple copies, or pa per length) by the setting will change by a pres et value. This value can be ch anged to 1, 2, 3 or 10 units.

holding down the + or - key,

Paper length count up/down, Paper length up/down speed, and Paper size pat tern: When you press the preset length

key, the copier scrolls through a select ion of preset paper sizes. The copier can scroll th rough the preset lengths forward or backward, and at diffe rent spee ds. There are many sets of sizes from which to choose. Ask your service representative for details.

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

Changing The Toner B ottle

WARNING: You must change the toner bottle whenever you see FULL in the copy counter. and closing the copier or turning it on and off.

If the toner bottle overflows, toner particles could get inside the copier and cause damage. When you install a new bottle make sure it is perfectly set in its holder. Follow the steps below.

NEVER clear this condition by

1. Open the upper unit of the copi er.

2. Open the door on the right side of the copier.

only

opening

3. Carefully remove the plastic bottle and throw it away.

WARNING: Do not incinerate used toner.

Toner dust can ignite suddenly.

Changing The Toner Bottle MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

4. Place a new bo ttle in the copier (supplied by your service representative).

5. Close the door.

6. Close the upper unit.

7. If needed, turn the copier back on, and press the clear modes key to clear the FULL message.

WARNING: Always change the toner bottle

before clearing the FULL condition. Otherwise toner will overflow inside the copier and cause damage.

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Adding Toner

Adding Toner

The add toner indicator blinks when toner is running short. When the indicator starts blinking, you can still copy about 16 m (about 53’, or 27 A4 size copies). When the indicator stays on, you can’t copy until a new cartridge is put in. Follow the steps below.

1. Lift the original table until it locks in place.

2. Open the toner cartridge cover.

3. Turn the old cartidge towards you. Then, while pressing the cartridge to the right, lift the left end and remove the cartridge.

Adding Toner MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

4. Put the old toner cartridge in a vinyl bag and discard it.

WARNING: Do not incinerate used toner

cartridges. Toner dust can ignite suddenly.

5. Shake the new toner cartridge lightly 5 to 6 times to remove lumps.

6. Install the new cartridge. Make sure that the white circle labeled 1 on the cartridge faces up.

7. Make sure the cartridge is set well but don’t push it in yet .

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Adding Toner

8. Take the right edge of the seal and slowly remove it.

9. Push the toner cartridge all the way to the left.

10. Turn the toner cartridge all the way in, as shown.

11. Close the toner cartridge cover and the original table. The copier will need a few moments to warm up before it is ready to copy.

Loading A Roll Of Paper MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

Loading A Roll Of Paper

When the load paper indicator lights, it’s tim e to install a new roll of paper. You’ll need to open the top and bottom covers of the roll feeder, remove any remaining paper, take the old roll out and take it off the spool, insert the spool in a new roll, and finally load the new roll into the roll feeder.

CAUTION: Rolls of paper can be heavy, so you should be careful when loading one. Don’t strain yourself. Ask for help if you think you need it.

1. Open the top and bottom covers of the roll feeder.

2. If there is paper left, slide the blade from side to side and gently pull the paper out of the copier.

3. Unlock and lift the top unit of the roll feeder.

a) Hold the handles on each side. b) Squeeze and hold the lock on the left. c) Raise t he unit just a bit . d) Hold on to the unit, but let go of the lock. e) Raise t he unit until it locks in place.

MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Loading A Roll Of Paper

4. Flip the two latches on each side of the paper spool.

5. Remove the spool.

6. Press and hold the lock on the spool and pull the spool out of the roll. Throw the old roll away.

7. Press and hold the lock on the spool and insert the spool into a new roll.

Loading A Roll Of Paper MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER

8. While holding the lock down, align the paper roll with the size marks on the spool.

9. Load the spool back in the roll feeder so that the paper comes off the roll from the front, not from the rear, as shown below.

10. Make sure the spool is pushed all the way in the grooves and flip the two latches back in place.

11. Pull the leading edge of the paper roll and slide the paper into the slot just under the top unit locks. Make sure the paper is aligned with the marks on the unit.

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