Ricoh VT1730 User Manual

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PRIPORT VT1730

Operating Instructions

- Machine Exterior

Machine Exterior

MAJOR COMPONENTS

TOP COVER

Open this cover to access the inside of the machine.

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TAPE DISPENSER (option)

This feeds out strips of paper which separate the printing groups on the paper delive~ table.

ADF UNIT

The Automatic Document

Feeder (ADF) feeds the

original to the printing

positiyn automati=lly.

this

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PAPER DELIVERY TABLE

Completed prints are delivered here. See page 17.

OPERATION PANEL

Operator controls and indicators are located here. See page 2.

MAJOR COMPONENTS

Operation Panel

= Keys -

Operation Panel

IMAGE MODE KEY

Press to select the Line mode or Photo mode in aocordanoe with the type and quality of the original. See page 35. \

SPEED KEY

Press to adjust the rotation speed of the machine in accordance with the type of image and printing paper. See page 27 and 28.

IMAGE DENSITY

KEY

Press to make

prints darker or

lighter. See page 27.

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AUTO CYCLE KEY

Use to automatically process masters and make prints. See page 30.

RESET KEY

Press to reset Press to shift the error indicators.

IMAGE POSITION KEY

image forwards or backwards on the print paper. See page 24.

Operation Panel

MAJOR COMPONENTS

MEMORY/CLASS KEY

Press to select group printing. See page 31 and 33. \

NUMBER KEYS

Press to enter the numb~r of prints.

STOP KEY

Press to stop the machine. The machine will continue printing when the Print Startkey is pressed. If you stop making a master, the “~+ A“ indicators will blink and the machine will not continue making the master when the Master Making key is

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MASTER

~MAKING KEY

Press to make a master.

ENTER KEY

Press to input information into

the memory.

CLEAR KEY

Press to change Press to start printing.

the number that is set in the munter.

PROOF KEY

Press to make trial prints or extra prints.

PRINT START KEY

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Machine Environment Environments To Avoid

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Machine Environment

The installation location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect the performance of the machine.

Optimum environmental conditions

ClTemperature: 10-30 ‘C, 50 -86‘F ClHumidity: 20-90 % RH IJ On a strong and level base (for example, a sturdy desk). ClThe machine must be level within 5 mm, 1/5” both front to rear and left to right.

Environments To Avoid

D Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light (more than 1,500 Iux). D Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or to heat from a heater.

(Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice versa may cause condensation

within the machine.) ~ Dusty areas. ClAreas with corrosive gases.

Power Connation Access To The Machine

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Power Connection

0 Securely connect the power cord to a dedimted 120V,60HZ power source which

supplies more than 2.4A.

IJ Make

sure the plug is firmly inserted into the outlet.

~ Avoid multiwiring. ClDo not pinch the

power cord.

D Make sure that the wall outlet is near the machine and easily accessible.

~ Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10

?40.

Access To The Machine

Place the machine near a power source, providing clearan= as shown below.

Paper Delivery

More than 60 cm, 23.7”

Table

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‘More than

60 cm, 23.7”

More than 70 CM, 27.6”

SUPPLYING THE MASTER ROLL, INK, AND TAPE

SupplyingThe Master Roll

SUPPLYING THE MASTER ROLL, INK,

AND TAPE

Supplying The Master Roll

Caution:

1. Insert both spools into a new master

Caution: When you open or close the top

When you open the top cover, make sure that there are no originals on the top

cover.

If you drop something, such as a clip, inside the machine, remove it before continuing. If you cannot find what yOLJhave dropped or if you are unable to remove it from the machine, contact your service representative.

roll.

Open the top cover.

cover, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the top cover and

the back cover.

Caution: When you open or close the top

cover, or hands against the switch actuator of the top cover.

3. Position the new master roll as shown

in the illustration.

be careful not to hit yourhead

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Lift the pressure release Ieverin the

4. direction of the arrow to release the

feed roller pressure.

Insert the leading edge of the master

5. roll under the feed roller.

Return the pressure release lever to its

6. original position.

Turn on the main switch.

O The main switch is located at the left side

of the operation panel.

Press the master cut button to cut the

8. leading edge of the master roll.

Caution: When the master cut button is

pressed, the master roll will rotate.

Do not touch the master roll.

SUPPLYING THE MASTER ROLL, INK, AND TAPE

Remove the cut-off portion of the master roll.

~ Removethecut-offmasterpaper

completelyto preventmastermisfeed.

If the masterisslackafterrotating,move

the pressurereleaseleverseveraltimes

to take upthe slack.

10. Close the top cover,

Supplying The Master Roll

Supplying Ink

1, Open the ink cover.

2. Press down the release lever (green tab [A]). The ink pack holder slides out

part way.

3. Pull out the ink pack holder as shown.

Caution: Take your finger off the release lever

while puliing out the ink pack holder. You may be injured by the edge of

the ho/der.

Remove the cap of the new ink pack.

O Donotremove the seal from the spout of

the ink pack.

5. Install a ink pack as shown in the figure.

5. Slide in the ink pack holder.

Press the

setting lever (green tab [B])

until it clicks.

IJ Ifthe setting lever is not pressed properly,

ink will not be supplied from the ink pack

to the machine.

7. Close the ink cover.

“ngTape For The Tape Dispenser (O@ion)

Suppiyl

SUPPLYING THE MASTER ROLL, INK, AND TAPE

Supplying Tape For The Tape Dispenser (Option)

~ Make sure that the main switch is turned on

Open the cover of the tape dispenser.

Put the roll in the dispenser.

Feed the leading edge of the roll into

the dispensing slot until it stops.

and the tape power switch is off.

Turn on the power switch of the tape

4. dispenser.

SUPPLYING THE MASTER ROLL, INK, AND TAPE

5. Press the manual cut button to trim off the leading edge of the tape.

Supplying Tape For The Tape D~penser (Option)

Cautions For Printing Paper

OPERATION

Cautions For Printing Paper

Only use printing paper that meets the following specifications:

Size: Max.: 216 mm x 356 mm, 8.5” x 14.0”

Min.: 90 mm x 140 mm, 3.5” x 5.5”

Weight: 70 g/rep -200 g/rep, 18.6 lb -53.2 lb

Print Area: 210 mm x 349.6 mm, 8.3” x 13.8” or less

Cautions:

IJ Avoid using the following kinds of paper:

OPERATION

Roughly-cutpaper

= paper of dmerent thicknesses in the same stack

= Buckledor curled paper

- Shortgrained paper

paperof low stiffness

= Dusty paper

IJ Correct curls in the paper before setting it in the machine. When ou cannot correct

the paper around the drum or stares may appear.

D Store paper where it will not curl or absorb moisture. Use paper smn after it is

unpacked.

ClAvoid using the top and bottom sheets of a new paper pack to prevent paper misfeeds

(multiple feeding).

ClWhen thick paper is used, the paper tends not to be delivered properly if it is curled

or if the printing speed is at the lowest setting.

~ Only use paper where the leading edge has two right angle comers, as shown below.

curl, stack the paper with the curl face down. Othemise t e paper may wrap

OPERATION

Cautions When UsingThe Document Feeder

Cautions When Using The Document Feeder

Only use originals that meet the following specifications:

Size:

Max.: 216 mm x 356 mm, 8.5” x 14.0” Min.: 90 mm x 140 mm, 3.5” x 5.5”

Weight: 64 g/mz -104.7 g/mz, 17.0 lb -27.9

Cautions:

IJ Remove paper clips or staples from the originals. IJ If you use paste-up originals, make sure the pasted parts are adhered firml to the

base sheet. If the thickness of the paste-up original is more than 0.1 mm, 1250”, a

shadow may be printed on the paper. fJ Correct curled or bent originals to prevent misfeeds. ~ If you use curled orfolded originals, the image on the prints will be distorted, especially

for straight lines. The machine oannot correct curls or folds in originals. IJ If there is a large solid fill ima e on the leading edge of the ori inal, paper misfeeds

8 \tend to occur. In that case, shi the image position backward wit the Image Position

key (See page 24). ~ For the following types of originals, make a copy and use the copy as an original.

C3carbon mated originals = Bent or damaged originals

= Originals with glue on them = Originals with binding holes

~ The first 5 mm, 1/5” of the leading ed e and the last 1 mm, 1/25” of the trailing ed e

3 !cannot be printed. Make sure the lea in edge margin is at least 5 mm, 1/5” and t e

trailing edge margin is at least 1 mm, 1/ 5“.

Original

5 mm

1/5”

1 mm, 1/25”

Preparation For Printing

ClWhen you load thick and small paper, see page 16.

Loading paper

Open the paper feed table carefully.

Adjust the paper feed side plates to

2. match the paper size.

OPERATION

Press down the feed roller pressure

lever.

OPERATION

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4. Place the paper on the paper feed table.

Make sure every sheet in the stack is set

evenly. This helpsprevent paperskewing.

CJ Make sure the leading edge of the staok

is infull contact with the front board.

0 500 sheets of paper can be loaded at a

time. If you load more than 500 sheets, paper may not be fed properly.

~ Do not stack paper over the paper feed

side plates.

5. Lift the feed roller pressure lever.

Caution: Be careful not to catch your finger

between the /ever and the side

paneL

Preparation For Printing

6. Make sure that the paper feed side plates contact the paper gently.

O The paper feed side plates should be

parallel to the sides of the paper stack, othenvise the paper might not be fed correctly.

Printing on thick and small paper

Set the side pads before adjusting the

paper feed side plates to match the paper size.

Thick and small paper:

Heavier than 150 g/mz, 39.9 lb Smaller than 210 x 150 mm,

X 5.9”

8.3”

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Preparation For Printing

Setting up the paper delivery table

Open the paper delivery table.

Move the paper delivery end plate to

2. match the print paper size.

OPERATION

3. Move the paper delivery side plates to

match the print paper size.

OPERATION

Adjust the paper delivery rollers to

4. match the paper size,

Preparation For Printhq

D Ifyoupositionthepaperdeliveryrollerson

the printarea, each rollerwill make a line

onthe paper.

Cl You should leave marginsof more than

5 mm, 1/5”onthe rightand leftsidesofthe paper because the rollers track those areas.

O The paper delivery rollers may not feed

properly and a misfeed may occur if the printcontains a large solidfill image. In such cases, leave margins of approximately 10 mm, 2/5 on bothedges and movethe rollersfurtheraway fromthe edges.

Caution: Do not touch the paper delivery

rollers while the machine is operating, or the machine will be damaged.

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Standard Printing

ClThe leading edge margin of the paper must be more than 5 mm, 1/5”, because if there

is no margm on the paper, the paper might be misfed, or might become di~. If there is no margin on the original, adjust the image position by pressing the Image Position key. See page 24.

OPERATION

~ Set the original straight. If you set the ori inal obliquely, the original will be fed obliquely

and the original image may be distorte .

Important

The stack should not exceed 6 sheets of normal thickness paper.

Caution: While printing, do not move the paper delivery rollers. Otherwise, the drum maybe

damaged.

1. Adjust the original guides to the size of

the original.

Insert the original face down in the

2. ADF until it stops.

IJ *Donot insert differentsize originalsat the

same time.

~ The fed original may not be delivered

completely from the ADF until the next original isfed.

Using the Number keys, enter the number of prints required.

fJ Up to 9999 printscan be entered at one time. 0 To change the number entered, pressthe Clear key and then enter the new number.

OPERATION

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Standard Printinq

When you use larger than A4 or

81/2” x 11” size paper, set the original tray extender.

4. Press the Master Making key.

The originalisfed, and a trial printis delivered to the paper delivery table.

5. Press the Proof key and check the image density and the image position. Use the Proof

key until the image density is stabilized.

Ifthe image positionis notcorrect, adjust it usingthe Image Position key (See page 24) or the

side plate fine adjustment dial (See page 25).

Press the Print Start key.

IJ After printingis completed, the same number of printsis automatically set for the next job. H If the next original has been placed in the original table before the machine stops, that original

is fed automatically and a new master is made.

If you want to stop the machine during a print run, press the Stop key.

The numtmr of printssetin the counter are made and the machine stops.

Standard Printing

Remove the prints from the paper

delivery table.

D If a large number of sheets is stacked in

the paper delivery table (approximately 400 to 500), the leading edge ofthe paper tends to brush against this stack and may

be stained by the ink on freshly printed sheets. Remove the paper fromthe paper deliverytable before that happens.

OPERATION

RestoringThe Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables

Restoring The Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables

Turn off the main switch.

Press down the feed roller pressure

lever.

Remove the paper from the paper feed

3. table.

Lift the feed roller pressure lever, then

return the paper feed table to its original position.

Move the paper delivery end plate to

5. its original position.

6. Return the paper delivery table and the original tray extender (if necessary) to their original positions.

OPERATION

AdjustingThe Image Position

Adjusting The Image Position

If the image position is not correct, adjust it before you start printing. Use the Image

Position keys after you have made the master. The leftand right Image Position keys shift the image about 0.6 mm, 1/40” each time they are pressed. When the indicator changes, the image position shifts about 5 mm,

1/5”.

Shifting the image position forward or backward

Press the right or left Image Position key.

D When you shiftthe image forwards, leave a margin (more than 5 mm, 1/5”) at the leading edge.

If there is no margin, paper may wrap around the drum and cause a misfeed.

Press the Proof key. Check the image position.

AdjustingThe Image Position

Shifting the image to the right or left

1. Press down the feed roller pressure

lever.

IJ If you do not press down the feed roller

pressure lever, the topsheet of

misfed.

papermay

OPERATION

If the top sheet of paper is caught by

2. the feed roller, remove the paper and reinsert it. Then, lift the feed roller pressure lever.

Turn the side plate fine adjustment dial

3. as shown in the illustration.

CJ Before installingpaper, make surethat the

table is positionedin the center by

referringto the indicator.

O The image positioncan be shifted up to

10 mm, 2/5” each way.

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OPERATION

4. Adjust the paper delivery rollers to the

print paper position.

AdjustingThe Image Position

Caution: Do not touch the paper delivery

rollers while the machine is

operating, or the machine will be

damaged.

5. Adjust the paper delivery side plates to

the print paper position. Then check the image position again.

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AdjustingThe Image Density

Adjusting The Image Density

Before you make a master:

OPERATION

Use the pressing

Image Density key before

the Master Making key.

Lighter

9(D

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After you make a master:

Press the Speed key. To increase the speed, press the’~” key. To reduce the speed,

press the” < “ key.

Cl The faster the printingspeed becomes, the lighterthe printingdensity is. If darker prints are

required, decrease the printingspeed.

Darker

Changing The Printing Speed

Use the Speed key to adjust the rotation speed of the machine in accordance with the image density and printing paper.

Press the Speed key. To increase the speed, press the ‘~~” key. To reduce the speed, press the “< “ key. The printing speed will be changed as follows: .

Setting 1 Setting 2 100 sheets/minute Setting 3 130 sheets/minute

~ When the main switchis turned on, setting 2 is selected automatically.

70 sheets/minute

To Stop The Machine DuringA Printing Run

OPERATION

To Stop The Machine During A Printing Run

Ifyou wantto stop the machine during a print run and print the nextoriginal, carry out

the following procedure.

1. Press the Stop key.

Set the new original.

Re-enter the number of prints and press the Master Making key.

If you want to change the number of prints entered or if you want to check the completed prints.

Press the Stop key.

Change the number of prints or check the completed prints.

To change the number of prints,re-enter the number usingthe Number keys after pressingthe

Stop key.

Press the Print Start key.

OPERATION

Making Master And Prints Automatically

Use the Auto Cycle key to automatically process masters and make prints.

1. Enter the number of prints required using the Number keys.

Press the Auto Cycle key.

Insert the original face down on the

3. original table until it stops.

~ The stack should not exceed 6 sheets of

normal thickness paper.

O The fed original may not be delivered

completely from the ADF until the next original is fed.

4. Press the Master Making key.

Group Printing From The Same Original (Class Mode)

OPERATION

Group Printing From The Same Original (Class Mode)

Use the Memory/Class key to make sets of prints from the same original. The same

number of prints is made for each set.

D The optional tape dispenser automatically feeds out strips of paper which separate

the printing groups on the paper delivery table.

0 Up to 20 sets of prints can be selected for one original.

Press the Memory/Class key to light the “~1~1~1” indimtor.

Set the original face down on the

2. original table.

With the Number keys, enter the number of prints for each set to be made from the

3. original.

Press the Enter key.

OPERATION

With the Number keys, enter the desired number of sets.

Cl The maximum number of sets that can be made is 20.

Group Printing From The Same Original (Class Mode)

Turn on the power

Sw tch of the tape

dispenser (option).

7. Press the MasterMaking key. Check the image position by making prints with the Proof

key.

Ifthe image positionis not correot,adjust it usingthe Image Position key (See page 24) or the

side plate fine adjustment dial (See page 25).

8. Press the Print Start key.

Afterthe last page of each printingset isfed out to the paper delivery table, the tape dispenser dropsa stripof paper onto the top ofthe paper stack. This marks the end of each printinggroup.

Ifthe powerswitchofthe optionaltape dispenseristurned offorthe tape dispenser is not installed inyour machine, the group printingcycle stops after each group is finished. Remove the group fromthe paper delivery table and pressthe Print Start key to start the next group printingcycle.

Group PrintingFrom Different Originals (Memory Mode)

Group Printing From Different Originals (Memory Mode)

Use the Memory/Class key to make sets of prints from different originals.

~ The optional tape dispenser automatically feeds out strips of paper which separate

the printing groups on the paper delivery table. D To prevent original misfeeds, do not set originals that are of different sizes. ~ The stack should not exceed 6 sheets of normal thickness paper. ClThe fed original may not be delivered completely from the ADF until the next original

is fed in th= ADF. -

IJ When you use thin or coated originals, you cannot use the Memory mode.

OPERATION

Press the Memory/Class key to light the” ~~1~]” indicator.

With the Number keys, enter the desired number of prints for the first original.

Press the Enter key. This stores the number of prints to be made for the first original in Memory 1.

When the numberof printsineach printingset isthe same, itisnot necessary to inputthe number

of printsfor each group in memory. Do not follow step 4 and 5. Follow step 6, 7,8,9 and 10.

With the Number keys, enter the number of prints for the second original.

Press the Enter key. This stores the number of prints to be made for the second original

5. in Memory 2.

CJRepeat the above procedure for each original. The number of printscan be stored in memory

for upto 6 originals.

OPERATION

Press the Enter key again. The memory returns to Memory 1.

If you store the number of printsfor 6 originals, the memory number returns to 1. It is not

necessary to press the Enter key,

Set the originals face down on the

Group PrintingFrom Different Originals (Memory Mode)

original table.

The originals are fed from the bottom of

the stack. Make sure that the originalsare set in the correct sequence with the first original (Memory 1) on the bottom.

Press the Master Making key. Cheek the image position by making prints with the Proof

key.

If the image position is not correct,adjust itusingthe Image Position key (See page 24) or the

side plate fine adjustment dial (See page 25).

Turn on the power switch of the

9. optional tape dispenser.

10. Press the Auto Cycle key.

The Auto Cycle indicator will light.

Cl In the Auto Cycle mode, printingstarts automatically after a trial print is delivered.

11. Press the Print Start key.

O After the last page of each printingset is fed out to the paper delivery table, the tape dispenser

drops a strip of paper onto the top of the paper stack if you have the optional tape dispenser.

The next group printingcycle begins automatically.

Photo Mode Printing

When printing a photograph or a color original, select the Photo mode.

D Moire patterns may occur when screened originals are printed.

OPERATION

ClIf you

appear on the prints.

Press the Image Mode key to select the Photo mode.

2. Press the Image Density key to adjust the image density.

3. Follow the standard printing. See page 19.

make print in the Photo mode at low temperature, light and dark stripes may

DAILY MAINTENANCE

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Thermal Head

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Thermal Head

Clean the thermal head after every second master roll. Otherwise, white lines may appear

on the prints.

Caution:

When you open the top cover, make sure that there are no originals on the top

cover.

If you drop something, such as a clip, inside the machine, remove it before continuing. If you cannot find what you have dropped or if you are unab/e to remove it from the machine, contact your service representative.

Turn off the main switch and open the top cover.

Move the pressure release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

Remove the master roll.

Thermal Head

While pushing out the platen roller

4. release levers (located on both sides of the feed roller),

grip both ends of the

feed roller and lift it straight up.

Clean the thermal head as follows:

(1) Wipe the surface of the thermal head with a

damp cloth.

(2) Clean the surface ofthe thermal head several

times using the cleaner pen with cleaning solution. (The cleaner pen is stored in the carton box as an accessory.)

(3) Dry the surface of thermal head with a clean

dry cloth.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

~ Make sure to put the cap back onto the

cleaning solutionbottle.

~ Replace the felt of the cleaner pen if it

becomes dirty.

Grip the platen roller release levers,

6. and put the feed roller back in its original position. While pushing the right platen roller release lever strongly until it is set completely, set the platen roller release levers in its original position.

Place the master roll back in its original position. See page 6.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Contact Glass

Ifyou don’t clean the contact glass, black lines

Open the ADF cover.

Wipe off the mntact glass with a dry

2. cloth .

may appear on prints.

Close the ADF cover.

D Make sure that the ADF oover is locked,

both at the rightand left sides.

Paper Feed Roller DAILY MAINTENANCE

Paper Feed Roller

Ifyou don’t cleanthe paper feed roller, the leading edge of the print may become dirty.

Open the paper feed table and press

down the feed roller pressure lever.

Wipe off paper dust on the paper feed

roller with almhol or cleaner.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE

Paper Delivery Rollers

Paper

Ifyou don’t

1. Open the paper delivery table.

Open the top cover.

Delivery Rollers

clean the paper delivery rollers, black lines may appear on the prints.

3. While rotating the drum manually,

wipe the paper delivery rollers with alcohol or cleaner.

Exit Sensor

DAILY MAINTENANCE

If you don’t clean the exit sensor, misfeeds may

Open the paper delivery table.

Wipe the exit sensor with a dry cloth.

occur in the paper exit section.

Drum Clamper

If you don’t clean the drum clamper, the master will not be set correctly around the drum and the image position may not be consistent during a long printing run.

Open the top cover.

2. Wipe the drum clamper with a cloth damped with water.

Cauth: Never use alcohol or c/caner.

Otherwise, the drum clamper will be damaged.”

TROUBLESHOOTiNG

TROUBLESHOOTING

If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following indicators will blink or

light.

Monitors

When the Misfeed Indicator (~+) Lights

I MONITOR

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$~+F

Clearing misfed paper, master,and original

After removing misfed items, press the Reset key to reset error indicators Do not

turn off the main switch when removing the misfed items.

Caution:

ClWhen you open the top cover, make sure that there are no originals on the top cover. ClIf you drop something, such as a cli , inside the machine, remove itbefore continuing.

If you cannot find what you have ropped or if you are unable to remove it from the machine, contact your service representative.

MEANING

Original Misfeed

Paper Feed Misfeed

Master Feed Misfeed

Paper Wrap Misfeed Remove the misfed paper. 49

Master Eject Misfeed

Delivery Misfeed

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Remove the original.

Remove the misfed paper.

Remove the misfed master.

Remove the misfed master. 51

Remove the misfed paper.

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0 Remove misfed paper without tearing it. Remaining bits of paper will cause more

misfeeds and may eventually cause a serious failure. If you tear the paper when removing it, make sure to remove all the torn pieces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (~) Lights

MONITOR

~+A

When the Supply/Exchange Indicators Light

MONITOR WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Close the cover.

Close the paper delivery fence.

Set the master eject box.

Close the ADF oover.

Load paper.

Load a new ink catiridge.

Load a new master roll.

Empty the master eject box.

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When Other Indicators Light

MONITOR

MEANING

Master

Set the key oounter.

notwrapped.

Set

the original.

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When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

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TROUBLESHOOTING

When The Misfeed Indicator (:+) Lights

“ :++ A “ Original

Open the ADF rover.

Pull out the original gently.

3. Close the ADF rover mmpletely.

D Make sure that the ADF cover is locked,

both at the rightand left sides.

4. Press the Reset key.

To prevent original misfeed:

~ Make sure that the ADF cover

~ Do not stack more than 6 sheets of normal paper. ~ Set the original straight. IJ Push the original lightly when it is fed.

is closed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

“ :++ B “

Push down the feed roller pressure

Paper misfeed in paper feed section

lever.

2. Remove the misfed paper.

Lift the feed roller pressure lever.

Press the Reset key.

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

— To prevent paper misfeeds:

TROUBLESHOOTING

~ Curled paper. IJ Wrinkled or wavy paper. Cl Paper edges stuck together. ~~>

IJ Paper smaller than 210 x 150 mm, ➤

8.3” x 5.9” and

heavier than

Correct the curl.

Do not use such paper. Shuffle the paper. Set the side pads.

See page 16.

150 g/mz, 39.9 lb paper.

D Do not load more than 500 sheets of paper. ~ Adiust the feed roller nressure when vou use thick ~aner

(h~avier than 150g/m2’,39.9 lb). “

Push the pressure adjustment levers in,

and then down.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

“ :++ c “ MaSter

Warning: Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine

to remove misfed sheets of paper.

Open the top cover.

Liftthe pressure release lever in the

misfeed in master feed section

direction of the arrow and remove the misfed master.

Reset the master roll. See page 6.

4. Close the top cover.

Press the Reset key.

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

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II :++ E “ Paper wrapping around the drum

TROUBLESHOOTING

Warning:

Open the top cover.

Be careful not to cut yourself on any shatp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper.

2. Peel the leading edge of the paper

away from the drum. Then, remove the paper while rotating the drum manually.

IJ When you rotate the drum, be careful not

to hityour hands against other pans of the machine.

If you cannot find any paper, open the

3. paper delivery fence. Then, remove

the paper.

Close the paper delivery fence and top

4. cover.

Press the Reset key.

TROUBLESHOOTING

— To prevent paper misfeed:

D If there is a large solid fill image on the leading edge of original, set the original to

have its leading edge become the trailing edge. Alternative , change the image

position and make a margin of more than 5 mm, 1/5” at the eading edge of prints. D Try to change the printing speed. IJ When you set a curled paper, correct the face curl of the leading edge of the

paper as shown below.

“FeedDirection

When The Misfeed Indicator Liahts

Correct

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

TROUBLESHOOTING

“:++Ft’

Master misfeed in the master eject section. Master

wrapped around the drum.

Warning:

When a master misfeed occurs in the master ejectsection.

Remove the master eject box.

Grasp the leading edge of the misfed

2. master and pull it out.

Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper.

Be careful not to dropthe used master.

3. Reinstall the master eject box.

4. Press the Reset key.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When a master misfeed occurs on the drum.

Open the top cover.

As shown in the illustration, open the

2. drum ciamper, and grasp the leading edge of the misfed master.

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

Remove the misfed paper while

3. rotating the drum.

Close the top cover.

Press the Reset key.

When The Misfeed IndicatorLights

“:% + G “ Paper misfeed in the paper exit section

TROUBLESHOOTING

Remove the misfed

~ Open the topcoverorpaperdelivery fence

if it is necessary.

2. Press the Reset key.

paper.

— To prevent paper misfeed:

#Check the position of the paper delivery rollers. See page 18.

ClIf the exit sensor is dim with paper dust, clean it. See page 41. ~ If there is a Iar e solid fill image on the leading edge of the original, set the original

so that its lea mg edge becomes the trailing edge. Altemativel , change the Image position and make a margin of more than 5 mm, 1/5” at the lea ing edge of prints.

IJ Try to change the printing speed. ~ When you set a curled paper, mrrect the face curl of the leading edge of the

paper as shown below.

-Feed Direction

TROUBLESHOOTING

When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator Lights

When The Open Cover/Unit

Lights

Make sure that the following covers and units are

Top cover

Close the top cover completely.

Master eject box

2. Set the master eject box until it locks in position.

Indicator (~)

closed.

Paper delivery fence

3. Close the paper delivery fence.

~-+ A

ADF cover Close the ADF cover completely, then

press the Master Making key.

When The Supply/Exchange Indicators Light

...

TROUBLESHOOTING

When The Supply/Exchange Indicators Light

fi Load paper.

~ Load new ink cartridge.

&Load new master roll.

~U Empty master eject box.

Take out the master eject box as

shown.

Be careful not to drop the used masters.

2. Remove the used masters.

See page 15.

See page 9.

See page 6.

—

W :

3. Reinstall the master eject box. Push it in until it locks

Press the Reset key.

in position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When Other Indicators Light

M–

The master is not wrapped around the drum.

Open the top cover.

Make sure that there are no misfed masters

Close the top rover. Then, set the original in the ADF cover and press the Master Making key.

inside the machine.

$~[ – Set the key counter

The key counter (option) is not set. Insett the key counter.

A – Set the original

Set the originals in the ADF before pressing the Master Making key.

Poor Printing

.--—..... . .

Poor Printing

background

Dirty

If the background of prints are dirty, the

press roller inside the machine is dirty. Make extra prints until the background of prints bemmes clean.

If you want to remove the press roller,

contactyour sewice representative.

To prevent dirty backgrounds:

TROUBLESHOOTING

IJWhen ou use paper smaller than ~

originas.

~ When there is no margin on

the leading edge of the originals.

White lines/Black lines

Check the following parts and clean

them if dirty.

Contact glass (See page =.)

Thermal head (See page 36.)

Change paper or originals.

Make a margin by pressing the

~ Image position key.

OPERATION NOTES

ClMake sure to make a few trial prints to check the image position because the image position

of the trial print may not correspond with that of the original.

13The leading edge of the prints may become stained if the edge touches the image of the

prints on the paper delivery table.

ClWhen performing duplex printin

the ink on the printed paper dry. f this is not done, feed roller marks will appear on the print

image.

CJIf the machine is not used for a long period, image density might decrease if the ink on the

drum dries. Make extra prints until the image density recovers.

D If the machine is not used for a long period, the master may not be e“ected automatically

because ink on the drum dries. In

~ The ink of the print on the paper delivery table might stick to the back side of the next print.

~ Press the Proof key to make a test print, because the first few prints maybe light. Especially

in low temperature, you should make a few more test prints.

~ As various kinds and qualities of paper exist, some paper might wrap around the drum or

cause misfeeds.

ClThe ima e density varies according to the printing speed and the room temperature. In this

3case, a Just the printing speed or increase the room temperature.

D Depending on the paper size or image osition, adjust the paper delivery rollers. When you

use normal originals, leave 5 mm, 1/ “ margins on the right and left sides of the paper. When you use dark originals, leave about 10 mm, 2/5” margins on both sides.

, do not touch the printed paper for a while in order to let

this case, remove the master aroun the drum manually.

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Operating Cautions

.. . ... . .. .. .

CAUTIONS

1. While Printing:

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

3. 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.

-Do not turn off the main switch.

-Do not unplug the power cord.

-Do not open the cover.

-Do not move the machine.

General Cautions

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

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.

When the machine is transported, make sure that the paper delivery table is closed and never hold the machine by the delivery table handle. Hold the machine by the handle that is located at tie bottom.

Be careful no to pinch your fingers between the paper delivery table and the bottom of the machine.

CAUTIONS

6. Do not operate the machine with any rovers off.

Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine

7. to remove misfed sheets of paper.

Do not use thermal head cleaner for anything but cleaning the thermal head. Be careful as this cleaner is flammable. Take note of the following cautions regarding the cleaner:

I= Do not ingest.

= Do not inhale the cleaner’s fumes.

Keepoutof the reach of children.

= If cleaner comes in contactwith your skin, wash well with water.

= Keep away fromyour eyes. Ifcleaner comes incontactwith your eyes,

wash well. If irritation occurs, contact a doctor.

= Never

placecleanerwhere it will be exposed to heat.

9. If your hands are stained with ink:

- Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with your skin.

= CIeanse your skinthoroughlyafter

and at the end of your work period.

= Ink is

readily removed from skin bywaterless hand cleaners, followed

by washing with soap and water.

contact, before breaks and meals,

Also, be careful not to get any ink on your dothing while emptying the master eject box or while loading a new ink cartridge.

SPECIFICATIONS

Configuration:

Printing”Process:

Original Type:

Original Weight:

Image Mode:

Original Size:

Paper Size:

Paper Weight:

Printing Area:

Print Speed:

First Print Time:

Desk top

Full automatic one drum stencil system

Sheet

64 g/mz -104.7 g/mz, 17.0 lb -27.9 lb

Line/Photo

Max: 216 mm x 356 mm, 8.5” x 14.0” Min:

Max: 216 mm x 356 mm, 8.5” x 14.0” Min: 90mmx140 mm, 3.5” x 5.5”

70 g/mz -200 g/mz, 18.6 lb -53.2 lb

210 mm x 349.6 mm, 8.3” x 13.8” or less

70/1 00/1 30 cpm (3 settings)

30 seconds ~ 2 seconds

90 mm x 140 mm, 3.5” x 5.5”

Leading Edge Margin:

Trailing Edge Margin:

Left Side Margin:

Right Side Margin:

Paper Feed Table Capacity:

Paper Delivery Table Capacity:

Master Eject Box Capacity:

ADF Original Capacity:

5 A 2 mm, 0.2” + 0.08”

I ~ 1 mm, 0.04” * 0.04”

5-10 mm, 0.2”-0.4”

500 sheets (80 g/mz, 20.0 lb)

500 sheets (80 g~mz, 20.0 lb)

15 masters

6 sheets or a 0.6 mm height

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight:

Power

Source:

Consumption:

Dimensions:

(W XDXH)

Noise Emission:

(Sound pressure level”)

● = l%e measurements are

to be made according to

1s07779.

Optional Equipment:

Consumables:

Name

51kg, l121b

120V 60Hz more

Master Making: Printing:

[Stored]

692mmx612mmx440mm

27.2”

[Set up]

1050mmx612mmx UOmm

41.3”

than 2.4A

less than 0.16 kW less than 0.16 kW

X 24.1“ X 17.3”

Less than 70 dB

Master Making: 54dB Printing:

70 cpm:

cpm:

100

130 cpm:

Key Counter, Tape Dkpenser

Size

62 dB 64 dB 68 dB

Remarks

Thermal master Length:l 25 m, 410 ft/roll

Width: 240 mm, 9.5”

Ink 500 oo/pack

Tape for tape maker 35 m, 114.8 R/roll

Thermal head cleaner Cleaner pen -1 pc

Replacement felt -10 ps using the cleaner when 2 Cleaner bottle -1 po

ClSpecifications are subject to change without notice.

255 masters can be made

per roll.

Storage

-10-4O”C,1O-9OYORH

Environmental conditions:

-5”40”C, IO”90%RH

Clean the thermal head

master rolls have been used.

Ricoh VT1730 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Machine Exterior

MAJOR COMPONENTS

Operation Panel

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Machine Environment Environments To Avoid

Machine Environment

Environments To Avoid

Power Connation Access To The Machine

Power Connection

SUPPLYING THE MASTER ROLL, INK, AND TAPE

SupplyingThe Master Roll

Supplying Ink

Supplying Tape For The Tape Dispenser (Option)

Cautions For Printing Paper

OPERATION

Cautions When UsingThe Document Feeder

Preparation For Printing

Standard Printing

RestoringThe Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables

AdjustingThe Image Position

AdjustingThe Image Density

Changing The Printing Speed

To Stop The Machine DuringA Printing Run

Making Master And Prints Automatically

Group Printing From The Same Original (Class Mode)

Photo Mode Printing

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Thermal Head

Contact Glass

Paper Feed Roller DAILY MAINTENANCE

Paper Delivery Rollers

Exit Sensor

Drum Clamper

TROUBLESHOOTiNG

When The Misfeed Indicator Lights

When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator Lights

When The Supply/Exchange Indicators Light

When Other Indicators Light

Poor Printing

OPERATION NOTES

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS