Ricoh VT2100 S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EU
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get the 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 next section before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREV ENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your machine, the following safety precautions should always
be followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are us ed:
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WARNING:Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury
or even death.
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CAUTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or
damage to property.
Examples Of Indications
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Symbols $ means a situation that requires you take care.
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Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the symbol >.
This example means "Do not take apart".
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Symbols ● means you MUST perform this operation.
This example means "You must remove the wall plug".
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS:
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•• Only connect the machine to the power source described on
the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as
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it could cause an electric shock or a fire.
•• Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is
near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of an
emergency it can be unplugged easily.
•• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the
power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or
bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause an
electric shock or fire.
•• Do not remove any covers or screws other than those
specified in this manual. Some parts of the machine are at a
high voltage and could give you an electric shock. When the
machine needs to be checked, adjusted or repaired, contact
your service representative.
•• Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this
machine. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or
loss of sight.
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•• If the machine looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is
coming out, there is a strange smell or anything looks
unusual, immediately turn off the main power switch then
unplug the power code from the wall. Do not continue using
the machine in this condition. Contact your service representative.
•• Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water
(e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the machine. If the
contents fall inside the machine a fire or electric shock could
occur.
•• If any metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the machine,
turn off the main switch and unplug the main power cord.
Contact your service representative. Do not keep using the
machine with a fault or defect.
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CAUTIONS:
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SAFETY INFORMATION
•• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or an
electric shock might occur.
•• When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
•• When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to
avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
•• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or
an electric shock might occur.
•• Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface.
If it topples over it could cause injury.
•• When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug
the power cord.
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•• If you use this machine in a confined space, make sure there
is a continuous air turnover.
•• This machine has been tested for safety using this supplier’s
parts and consumable. We recommend you only use these
specified supplies.
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Machine Exterior
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
1. Operation panel
2. Platen cover
3. Original table
release lever
4. Feed roller
pressure lever
5. Separat ion rol ler
pressure lever
6. Paper feed side
plates
7. Paper feed table
8. Side plate fine
adjusting dial
9. Front cover
Operator controls and indicators are located
here. ☛ See pages 5 ~ 7.
Lower this cover over an original before printing.
Use to open the original table unit when installing
the master.
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 paper on this table for printing.
Use to shift the paper feed table sideways.
Open to access to the inside of the machine.
10. Plate
Flip over when you use One Touch Class function. ☛ See page 47.
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Machine Interior
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
1. Document feeder
(Option)
2. Master eject unit
open button
3. Master cut button
4. Pressure release
lever
5. Drum rotation
button
6. Drum unit lock
lever
7. Drum unit
8. Ink holder
9. Main switch
10. Paper delivery table
11. Small size paper
delivery end plate
12. Paper delivery end
plate
13. Paper delivery side
plate
14. Wing guides
Original inserted into the document feeder are individually and automatically fed onto and removed from the exposure glass. ☛ See page 82.
Press to remove misfed paper or a misfed master.
Press this button to cut the master leading edge
after installing a new master roll.
Use to install the master roll.
Press to rotate the drum unit.
Lift to unlock and pull out the drum unit.
The master is wrapped around this unit.
Set the ink cartridge in this holder.
Use to turn the power on or off.
Completed prints are delivered here.
Use to align the leading edge of prints that are
A4, 8
Use to align the leading edge of prints larger
than A4, 8
Use to align the prints on the paper delivery table.
When printing on thin or small size paper, lift
these guides. ☛ See page 15.
" x 11" or smaller.
1/2
" x 11".
1/2
15. Master eject
Open when removing the master eject box.
container cover
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Other options: Color Drums (r ed, blue, gre en, brown, yellow, pu rple, navy,
maroon, orange and teal)
Tape Dispense r
Key Counter
Cabinet
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Operation Panel
Keys
1. Economy/Tint key
☛
See pages 42 ~ 44.
2. Skip Feed key
☛
See page 71.
3. Image Density key
☛
See page 23.
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10. Edge Erase key
11. Edge Erase/C enter Eras e key
12. 13. 14. CS mode ke ys
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See page 34.
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See page 31.
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See pages 97 ~ 101.
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4. Paste Shadow Erase key
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See page 36.
5. Auto Cycle key
☛
See page 45.
6. Master Making/Print key
Press to select Master Making or
Print mode.
7. Security key
☛
See page 79.
8. Quality Start key
☛
See page 80.
9. SP mode key
☛
See page 94.
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15. 16. Scroll key s
Press to select size and direction
of paper or original in Edge
Erase/Center Erase and Edge
Erase function.
Press to select the mode in Service Program mode.
17. Type of Origina l key
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See page 40.
18. Reduce key
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See page 27.
19. Enlarge key
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See page 29.
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
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20. Full Size key
Press to ma ke full size p rints.
21. Combine 2 Originals key
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See page 63.
22. Image Positi on keys
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See page 21.
23. Reset key
Press to reset the error indicators.
24. Program Clas s key
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See page 47.
25. Program key
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See page 73.
26. Proof key
Press to ma ke proo f print s.
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28. Speed keys
29. Lower key
30. Clear key
31. Number keys
32. Enter key
33. Start key
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See page 24.
Press to lower the paper feed table.
Press to change the number set.
Press to enter the number of
prints and data.
Press to input da ta into memo ry.
Press to start making of a master
or printing.
27. Clear Modes ke y
Press to canc el all previously entered settings .
34. Stop key
Press to st op the machine operation.
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Indicators
1. Error indicators
These indicators are lit when a
non-standard condition occurs
within the machine. ☛ See page
128.
2. Guidance Display
Press to stop th e machine operation.
3. Master Maki ng indic ator
This indicator is lit when Master
Making mode is selected.
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4. Print indicator
This indicator is lit when Print
mode is sele cted.
5. Speed indicator s
These indicat ors show the printing
speed that is selected. ☛ See
page 24.
6. Color Drum indicator
This indicator is lit when the optional color drum unit is set.
See page 88.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The machine’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental
conditions can affect its performance.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
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Temperature: 10 - 30°C, 50 - 86°F
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Humidity: Main frame: 20 - 90 % RH
Document feeder (option): 20 - 70 % RH
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A strong and level base (A s turdy d esk an d cabi net etc. ).
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The machine must be level withi n 5 mm (13/64") both front to rear and le ft to
right.
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Make sure to locate t his ma chine in a lar ge wel l ventil ated ro om tha t has an air
turnover of more than 30 m
Environments To Avoid
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Direct sunlight or strong light (more than 1500 lux).
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Locations dir ectly expo sed to cool ai r from an air condition er or heated air from
a heater. (Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice versa may
cause condensation within the machine.)
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Dusty areas.
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/hr/person.
Access To The Machine
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Place the machine near a power source, providing clearance as shown.
More than 20 cm, 8.0"
More than 60 cm,
23.7"
Machine
More than 60 cm, 23.7"
More than 60 cm, 23.7"
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Power Connection
WARNING:
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•• Only connect the machine to the power source described on the
inside front cover of this manual.
Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an electric shock or a fire.
•• Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near
the machine and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency
it can be unplugg ed easily .
•• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than
necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire.
CAUTION:
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•• When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
•• When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid
damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
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Make sure the pl ug is firml y inserte d in the outlet.
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Avoid multiwi ring.
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Do not pinch the power cord.
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OPERATION
Printing Paper
The following typ es of print paper are not recommen ded for this ma chine.
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• Paper smaller than 90 mm x 148 mm, 3.6" x 5.9"
• Paper larger th an 297 mm x 432 mm , 11.6" x 17.0 "
• Paper heavier than 209.3 g/m
• Paper lighter than 47.1 g/m
(However, 45 g/m
is setting 1, 2 or 3 an d the separat ion press ure levers are in the "Th ick"
position.)
• Roughly-c ut paper
• Paper of differ ent thi ckness in th e same stack
• Buckled or cur led paper
• Short gr ain pa per
• Low stiffn ess pa per
Correct curls in the paper before setting it in the machine. When you cannot
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correct the pa per curl, stack the paper with the curl face dow n. Otherwise the
paper migh t wrap around the d rum or stain s migh t appe ar.
Store paper wh ere it will not curl or absorb moisture. Use paper soon after it is
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unpacked.
Only use paper where the leading edge has two right angle corners, as shown
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below.
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, 55.6 lb
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, 12.5 lb
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, 11.9 lb pa per m ay be used when t he pr inting speed
OPERATION
Not OK
OK
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OPERATION
Originals
Originals tha t can be set on the ex posure gl ass are as fo llows:
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• Maximu m size: 257 x 364 mm, 10.2" x 14.4 "
• Maximu m total thickn ess: 30 mm, 1.1"
• Maximu m total weigh t: 5 kg, 11.0 lb
If you use paste-up originals, make sure the pasted parts hold firmly to the
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base sheet and press the Paste Shadow Erase key. If the thickness of the
paste-up orig inal is more t han 0.1 mm and the sp ace between the pas ted parts
is less than 2 mm, 2/25", a shadow might appe ar on the prin ts.
If you use originals tha t have bold lett ers or solid images at the leading edges,
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you might get pri nts with dirty edg es. In this case, inse rt the widest margi n first,
or raise the printing speed.
The first 5 mm, 0.2" of the leading edge cannot be printed. Make sure the
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leading edge margin is at least 5 mm, 0.2".
Original
5 mm, 0.2"
Print
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Preparation For Printing
Carefully open the paper feed ta-
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ble.
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Keep hold the paper feed table until it
stops.
Adjust the side plates to match
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the paper size.
OPERATION
Place the paper on the paper
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feed table.
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Correct the paper curl before setting
the paper. If you cannot do so, stack
the paper with the curl face down as
shown.
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OPERATION
Make sure that the paper feed
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side plates contact the paper
lightly.
Setting up the paper delivery table
Lift up the paper delivery table a
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little and then open it.
Lift the paper delivery end plate
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and move it to match the print
paper size.
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Lift the paper delivery side plates
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and adjust them to the paper
size.
OPERATION
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If you want to use A4, 8
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or smaller paper, lift the small
size paper delivery end plate and
move it to match the print paper
size.
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When you use B4, 8
paper, you do not need to lift the
small size paper delivery end plate.
If necessary, lift the left and right
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wing guides.
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If you find paper is not delivered
properly wh en printing on thin paper,
make sure the win g guides ar e up.
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When printing on paper thicker than
81.4 g/m
wing guides.
Turn on the main switch.
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, 21.6 lb, do not lift up the
" x 14" size
1/2
A
1/2
" x 11"
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OPERATION
Setting the small size end plate prop
If A4, 8
properly, set the small size end plate prop to the small size paper delivery
end plate.
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" x 11" or smaller paper is not delivered to the paper delivery table
1/2
Set the small size end plate prop
to the small size paper delivery
end plate as shown in the illustration.
Slide the prop until it locks in position.
Adjust the main frame side of the
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prop to match the paper size.
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Standard Printing
Open the platen cover.
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Place the original face down on
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the exposure glass. The original
should be centered according to
the size marks on the right scale.
OPERATION
Lower the platen cover.
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Make sure the
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indicator is lit. If not, press the
Master Making/Print
lect the Master Making mode.
Master Making
key and se-
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OPERATION
Press the
Start
key.
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A trial print is delivered to the paper
delivery tabl e.
Press the
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the image density and the image
position of the proof print.
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If the image position is not correct,
adjust it using the Image Position
keys or the fine adjustment dial.
(☛ See pages 21 and 2 2.)
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If the imag e density is slightly da rk or
light, adjust the image density by
pressing the Speed keys. (☛ See
page 24.)
Enter the number of prints re-
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quired using the
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Up to 9999 prints can be entered at
one time.
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To change the number entered,
press the Clear key and then enter
the new number .
Proof
key and check
Number
keys.
Make sure the
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lit and then press the
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After printing is completed, the same
number of prints is automatically set
for the next job.
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If you want to stop th e machine during a print r un, p ress th e Stop key.
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Print
indicator is
Start
key.
Remove the prints from the paper
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delivery table.
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To clear all the modes you have selected, press the Clear Modes key.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables
Remove the paper from the pa-
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per feed table.
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The paper feed table will lower.
Turn off the main switch.
2
Close the paper feed table.
3
Push the small size paper deliv-
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ery plate to the left, then lower it,
if necessary.
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Return the left and right wing
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guides to their original positions,
if necessary.
Move the side plates to the sides,
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then lower them.
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Make sure tha t the side plat es do not
touch the small size paper delivery
end plate.
Move the end plate until the plate
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handle is flush with the end of the
table.
OPERATION
Lower the end plate.
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Close the table.
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OPERATION
Adjusting The Image Position
Shifting the image position forward or backward
Press the right or left
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sition
key.
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When you shift the image forwards,
leave a margin (more than 5 mm,
0.2") at the leading edge. If there is
no margin, paper might wrap around
the drum and caus e a misfeed.
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The right or le ft Image Position keys
shift the image about 0.5 mm, 1/50"
each time they are pressed. When
the indicator changes, the image position shifts ab out 5 mm, 1/5" .
Press the
2
image position again.
Proof
Image Po-
key. Check the
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Shifting the image to the right or left
OPERATION
Turn the side plate fine adjusting
1
dial as shown in the illustrations.
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The image posi tion can be shifted up
to about 10 mm, 2/5" each way.
Each division on the scale is 2 mm,
0.08".
Adjust the paper delivery side
2
plates to the print paper position.
<Shifting the image to the right>
<Shifting the image to the left>
Press the
3
image position.
Proof
key. Check the
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OPERATION
Adjusting The Image Density
Before making a master
Select the desired image density
1
using the
Make sure that Master Making in-
2
dicator is lit and then press the
Start
Image Density
key.
key.
After making a master
Press the
1
crease the speed, press the “ % ”
key. To reduce the speed, press
the “ ” key.
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The faster the printing speed becomes, the light er the printin g density
is. If you want darker prints, decrease the print ing speed.
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Speed
keys. To in-
Changing The Printing Speed
OPERATION
Use the
Speed
keys to adjust the speed of the machine with the image
density and printing paper.
Press the
Speed
keys. To in-
crease the speed, press the “ % ”
key. To reduce the speed, press
the “ ” key. The printing speed
will be changed as follows:
Setting 1: 60 sheets/minute
Setting 2: 75 sheets/minute
Setting 3: 90 sheets/minute
Setting 4: 105 sheets/minute
Setting 5: 120 sheets/minute
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When the main switch is turned on,
Setting 3 is sel ected.
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The faster the printing speed becomes, the lighter th e printing density
is, and vice versa.
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OPERATION
Stopping The Machine During A Print Run
When you want to stop the machine during a print run and print the next original
Press the
Stop
key.
1
Press the
2
key to select Master Making
mode.
Set the new original.
Master Making/Print
3
Press the
Start
key.
4
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OPERATION
When you want to change the number of prints entered or check the completed prints
Press the
Stop
key.
1
Change the number of prints or
2
check the completed prints.
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When you change the number of
prints, you can re-enter the number
using the Number keys after press-
ing the Stop key.
Make sure that
3
lit and then press the
Print
indicator is
Start
key.
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OPERATION
Reduction/Enlargement Printing (Reduce/Enlarge)
The center and the leading edge of the print image do not shift when a print im-
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age is made with th is function.
Reduction
Prints can be reduced in size by us ing the
Reduce
key.
— Metric version — — Inch version —
Reduction
Ratio
93 % *
87 %
82 %
71 %
* Select this ratio when you make prints with a lot of edge margins.
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Original
Size
A5 B6
A4 B5
B4 A4
B5 A5
A4 A5
B4 B5
Print Size
Reduction
Ratio
Original
Size
93 % *
77 % 8
" x 14" 8
1/2
74 % 10" x 14" 8
65 % 8
" x 11" 5
1/2
Print Size
" x 11"
1/2
" x 11"
1/2
" x 8
1/2
1/2
"
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