Ricoh PRIPORT VT2130 Operating Instructions Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The Ricoh Priport VT2130 is a stencil duplicator which is carefully

manufactured to exacting standards of high performance.

This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and care of the

Priport VT21 30.

To get the maximum versatility from this machine, all operators should read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.

Wide range of reproduction ratios: 4 fixed reproduction ratios (100% plus 3 reduction ratios).

2 single originals can be printed on one sheet of paper.

5 mono color printing with optional drum units.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GUIDE TO COMPONENTS

1. Machine Exterior ........................2

2. Machine Interior

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Operation Panel

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Machine Environment ................. 8

2. Access to Machine .....................9

3. Power Connection ......................9

DO’S AND DON’TS

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ORIGINALS ......................................0....

PRINTING PAPER

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OPERATION

10.

11.

Preparation for Printing ............14

Setting the Originals ................. 16

Printing

..................................... 17

Restoring Paper Feed and

Paper Delivery Tables ............... 18

Adjusting the Image Position ...19

Changing the Paper Size .......... 21

Printing on Thick or Thin Paper

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Printing on Postcard Size Paper

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Various Originals

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Changing the Printing Speed ...25 To Stop the Machine During a

Printing Run

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12. Changing the Drum Unit for

Color Printing

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13. Printing in Two Colors .............. 29

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Group Printing from the Same Original

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Combine 2 Originals ................. 32

3. Various Run Lengths Using

the Same Master ....................... 34

4. Photo Mode Printing ................. 35

REPLENISHING SUPPLIES

1. Loading Paper

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2. Supplying Ink

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3. Master Roll Replacement .......... 38

MAINTENANCE

1. Thermal Head Cleaning ...........40

2. Platen Cover/Exposure Glass ..41

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Indicators

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2. When the Misfeed (8%) Indicator

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Lights

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When the Supply/Exchange ~)

Indicator Lights ........................ 49

Other Indicators Light ............... 51

Poor Printing

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MISCELLANEOUS

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1. Operating Cautions ........----- 54

SPECIFICATION

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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS

1. Machine Exterior

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1.Top Unit

2.Original Guides

3.Original Table

4. Original Table Release

Lever

5.Feed Roller Pressure Lever

6.Separation Roller Pressure Lever

7. Paper Feed Side Plate

8.Paper Feed Table

9. Side Plate Fine Adjusting Dial

10. Front Door

11. Paper Delivery Table

12.Operation Panel

13.Original Tray

Open to remove the misfed original. Adjust these guides to position the originals

correctly.

Place the originals on this table. Use to open the original table unit to the left

for master installation.

Use to adjust the contact pressure of the paper feed roller according to paper thickness.

Use to adjust the separation roller pressure to prevent double feed.

Use to prevent paper skew.

Set the paper on this table.

Use to shift the paper feed table sideways.

Open for access to the inside of the machine. Completed prints are delivered here. Operator controls and indicators are located

here. Originals used to make a master are delivered

to this tray.

2. Machine Interior

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14. Master Cut Button

Press this button to cut the master paper lead-

15.

Pressure Release Lever

16. Drum Rotation Button

17.Drum Unit

18. Ink Holder

19.Main Switch

20. Small Size Paper Delivery End Plate (for smaller than

81/2”x 1l“)

21. Paper Delivery End Plate (for larger than

81/2” x 1l“)

22. Paper Delivery Side Plate

23. Master Eject Container Cover

24.Printing Density Select Switch

25.Master Eject Unit Open

Button

ing edge after installing a new master roll. Use to install the master roll, or to clean the

thermal head. Press to replace the drum or to remove misfed

paper. The master paper is wrapped around this unit. Set the ink cartridge in this holder. Use to turn the power on or off. Use to align the leading edge of small-sized

(less than 81/2” x 11”) prints.

Use to align the leading edge of prints larger than 81/2” x 1l“.

Use to align the prints on the paper delivery

table. Open when removing the master eject box.

Use to select the printing density according to

the type and quality of the original.

Press to remove misfed paper or a misfed master.

3. Operation Panel

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Auto Cycle

Lower

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1. Reset Key

2. Indicators

3. Auto Cycle Key

4. Reduction Key

5. Image Position Keys

6. Number Keys

7. Counter

8. Memory Display

9. Print Start Key

10. Master Making Key

11. Proof Key

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Press to reset error indicators. Light or blink when a non-standard condition

occurs within the machine. (See page 42.)

Use to automatically process masters and

make prints.

Press to reduce the image. Press to shift the image forwards or back-

wards on the print paper.

Press to enter the number of prints. Displays the number of prints entered. While

printing, it shows the number of uncompleted prints.

Displays the number of the memory location

that will be used to store the number of

copies. The print number for up to 10 jobs can be stored at once.

Press to start printing. Press to make a master. Press to make trial prints or extra prints.

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12. Stop Key

Press to stop the machine operation. The machine will continue operation when the Print Start key or Master Making key is pressed.

13. Memory Key

Use to select memory location number. (1 - 10)

14. Clear Key

Press to change the number set in the counter. This key can be used only after the machine stops operation.

15.

Speed Keys

Press to adjust the rotation speed of the machine according to the type of image and printing paper.

16.

Image Mode Key

Press to select line mode or photo mode according to the type and quality of the original.

17.

Combine 2

Press to

Originals Key

image.

18.

Lower Paper Feed

Press to

Table Key

combine two originals onto

lower the paper feed table.

one print

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Machine Environment

The installation location should be carefully chosen because environmental

conditions greatly affect the performance of a machine.

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- Optimum environmental conditions -

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Temperature:

10 – 30°c

(50 - 86”F)

Humidity:

20 – 90% RH

Ventilation: Well-ventilated and wide room.

On a strong and level base (a sturdy desk, etc.).

The machine must be level within 5 mm (13/64”) both front to rear and le~ to right.

- Environments to avoid -

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Direct sunlight or strong light

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Locations directly exposed to

the cool air from an air con-

ditioner or reflected heat from a space heater. (Sudden temperature changes low to high or

vice versa may cause conden-

sation within the machine.)

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Dusty areas.

2. Access to Machine

Paper Del, very Table

than

60 cm”

(23 7“)

Paper Feed Table

10 cm {4.0”)

Place the machine near a power

clearance as shown

source, providing

61 cm (24 O“)

to the left.

More than 70 cm (27 6“)

(23 7’,1

3. Power Connection

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. Connect the

power source

120V, 50/60Hz

power cord to a

as follows.

more than 5.5 A

. Make sure the plug is firmly in-

serted in the outlet.

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Avoid multiwiring.

. Do not pinch the power cord.

I DO’S AND DON’TS

- Operating Cautions -

While Printing :

- Do not turn off the main switch.

- Do not unplug the

power cord.

Do not open the front cover.

- Do not move the machine.

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

Do not allow paper

clips, staples, or other small objects to fall inside the

machine.

4. Always turn the machine off when

you have finished printing for the day.

5. Do not touch print paper

if your fingers are wet or oily; fingerprints may

appear on prints.

- General Cautions -

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

2. When the machine will not be used for long periods, disconnect the power cord.

If the machine must be transported by vehicle, please contact your

dealer.

4. Do not operate the machine with any covers off.

ORIGINALS

You can use the following type of originals.

- Thickness -

Max

Paper Feed Direction

—307 ““—

(120”)

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Paper Feed

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J05 mm

(4 2“)

Max

Min

132.5 g/rnz (35.2 lb)

42.1 glmz (11.1 lb)

Cautions for original feeding.

TO prevent an original misfeed or a machine malfunction, note the following

cautions.

. Remove paper clips or staples from the originals. . Correct curl or bend of originals before printing. . Make a copy and use the

originals.

Carbon coating

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Onglnal

Bent or

Damaged

copy as an original for the

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following types of

Originalswith binding holes

How to make an original when printing a part of a large original

Large original

After printing

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1. Make sure the leading edge margin is at least 15 mm (9/16“). Cut off excess paper .if necessary.

2. Cut the upper edge of the original to make the center line A of the image centered.

3. Suitable original is completed.

PRINTING PAPER

You can use the following types of paper as printing paper:

Paper Feed Dlrectlon

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E Paper Feed E ~ Dlrect!on

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Avoid using the foliowing kinds

. Roughly-cut paper

Paper of different thicknesses In the . Buckled or curled paper . Short grained paper . Low stiffness paper

Cautions for postcards printing

Max

215 g/mz

(57 lb)

● As postcards do not absorb ink weii,

foiiowing prints. To avoid this, piace a

Print Size

Max

- Thickness -

same stack

Min

50 girl+ (13.3 lb)

offset images may appear on the rear side of

sheet of paper on top of each printed postcard.

11” x 17“ size can be fed as an original or printing paper, but the maximum printing size is 210 x 350 mm (8.3” x 13.7”). Set 64% reduction to print the entire image of 11” x

17“ originai.

Note:

The first 10 mm (7/16“) after the ieading

edge cannot be printed. Make sure

the lead-

ing edge margin is more than 10 mm (7/16”).

The position of center and the ieading edge of the image

do not change in any reduction

mode.

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OPERATION

1. Preparation for Printing

Open the

paper

Adjust the paper feed match the paper size.

carefully.

plates

3. Place the paper on the paper feed table.

. Correct the paper curl before setting the

paper.

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4. Make sure that the paper feed side

plates contact the paper lightly.

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5. Open the paper delivery table. .

Set the paper delivery table for the paper size, using the size scale on the table.

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6. Lift the paper delivery side plates and

adjust them to the paper size.

7. If you want to use paper smaller than

81/2” x 11”, lift the small size paper delivery end plate.

. When you use 11” x 17“ and 81/2”x 14“

size paper, you do not need to lift the end plate.

8. Turn on the main switch.

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