This Advanced Operation Guide is for DC2218 and DC2222. This Operation Guide mentions
that DC2218 is a 18 ppm (prints per minute) model and DC2222 is a 22-ppm model.
Guide to This Operation Guide
This operation guide has the following chapters. The content of each chapter is summarized
below for reference.
1 Copier Functions
This chapter explains various settings that can be made in relation to the copier functions of this
machine.
2 Printer Settings
This chapter explains various settings that can be made in relation to the printer functions of this
machine.
3 System Menu
This chapter explains the other general settings that can be made in this machine.
4 Job Accounting
This chapter explains the settings of the job accounting functions.
Appendix
This chapter includes a table of paper that can be used in this machine, a table of specifications,
a chart which explains the combinations of functions and settings that can be used with this
machine, and glossary of terms used in this document.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
1Bold indicates key names.
2Courier indicates content of the message display.
3Note contain important information aside from the text.
4Italic refers to another page or other guide.
Index ....................................................................................................................Index-1
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1Copier Functions
This chapter explains the following topics.
•Paper Source Selection
•Original Size Selection
•Image Quality Mode
•Copy Density Adjustment
•Number of Copies
•Original Orientation
•Offset Copying
•Staple Copying
•Margin Mode
•Border Erase Mode
•Continuous Copying
•Auto Rotation
•EcoPrint Mode
•Auto Selection Mode
•Program Function
1-1
Copier Functions
Paper Source Selection
Perform the following procedure to select a paper source (cassette or multi purpose tray) with the
desired paper size.
Set the original.
1
If Auto is displayed on the message display, copy
paper of the same size as the original is automatically
selected.
To change the paper size, press the Paper Select key
2
to select the desired paper source.
Notes•When using the multi purpose tray, set the paper size and the paper type referring to Multi
Purpose Tray Settings on page 3-26.
•You can set the machine to display the MP Tray Paper size screen when the multi purpose
tray is selected. (See Multi Purpose Tray Confirmation Display on page 3-14.)
Ready to copy .
Auto
100%
Auto
1
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
3
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Original Size Selection
With manual original size selection, this machine can scan only the part of a specified size of the
original for copying.
Also you can use an irregular size original by inputting the original size.
Selecting an Original Size from Regular Size
Set the original.
1
Press the Original Size key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select the desired
3
original size.
Original Size :
Auto
*
Input Size
Copier Functions
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
5
Selecting an Original Size from Other Regular Sizes
Set the original.
1
Press the Original Size key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select Other
3
Regular Size.
Original Size :
Other Regular Size
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the S key or the T key to select the desired
5
original size.
Other Regular Size :
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Press the Enter key.
6
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
7
Inputting the Original Size
Set the original.
1
Press the Original Size key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select Input size.
3
Original Size :
Auto
*
Input Size
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the < key or the > key to set the vertical size.
5
You can set the vertical size to 2" to 11 5/8" in 1/8"
increments [50 to 297 mm in 1 mm increments].
Press the T key to move to the horizontal size.
6
Press the < key or the > key to set the horizontal size.
7
You can set the horizontal size to 2" to 17" in 1/8"
increments [50 to 432 mm in 1 mm increments].
Press the Enter key.
8
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
9
Input Size :
2"
2"
Input Size :
2"
2"
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Image Quality Mode
You can select the image quality mode according to the type of originals.
Image quality modeDescription
Text + PhotoSelect to copy originals that contain a mixture of both text and
TextSelect to copy originals that contain large amounts of text, such as
PhotoSelect to copy originals that contain photographs.
Set the original.
1
Press the image quality mode select key to select the
2
desired mode.
Copier Functions
photographs.
documents.
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
3
Note•You can adjust the copy density in each of the image quality modes. (See Density Adjustment
for Text + Photo Originals on page 3-7, Density Adjustment for Text Originals on page 3-8
and Density Adjustment for Photo Originals on page 3-8.)
•If you select the Photo mode, the manual copy density mode is set. (See Copy Density
Adjustment on page 1-6.)
1-5
Copier Functions
Copy Density Adjustment
This section explains how to adjust the copy density. The following modes are available for copy
density adjustment.
ModeDescription
Auto density modeThe machine detects the density of the original and sets the optimum
Manual density modeThe operator presses the Lighter key or the Darker key to adjust the
Auto Density Mode
Press the Auto Density key. The machine detects the
density of the original and sets the optimum density.
density.
density.
Notes•You can make adjustments to the auto density mode if the overall copies come out too dark or
too light. (See Auto Density Adjustment on page 3-6.)
•If you select Photo as the image quality mode, you cannot select the auto density mode.
Manual Density Mode
Press the Lighter key or the Darker key to adjust the
density. The density display indicates the current
density level.
NoteYou can change the default setting for the copy density to the auto density mode. (See Density
Mode on page 3-3.)
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Number of Copies
Set the number of copies to be made as follows. You can set the number of copies to 999 at the
maximum.
Set the original.
1
Use the numeric keys to set the desired number of
2
copies.
NoteTo cancel the number of copies, press the Stop/Clear key. The number of copies is reset to 1.
Ready to copy .
Auto
100%
Copier Functions
Auto
10
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
3
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Copier Functions
Original Orientation
You must specify the orientation of the original when using the following functions: duplex copying,
split copying (from 2-sided originals), margin mode, border erase mode, combine copying, auto
selection mode (optional), and staple copying (optional).
When the originals are set on the platen:
When the originals are set in the document processor:
OriginalRearLeft top
OriginalRearLeft top
NoteYou can change the default setting of the orientation of the original. (See Original Orientation on
page 3-18.)
Press the Function key.
1
Press the S key or the T key to select Orig.
2
direction.
Press the Enter key.
3
Press the S key or the T key to select Rear [Back
4
Edge] or Left top [Left].
Press the Enter key.
5
Function :
End
Orig. Orient .::Top Edge
Continuous Scan
Original Orientation :
Top Edge Top
*
Top Edge Left
Off
1-8
Offset Copying
Notes•If the optional document processor or finisher is not installed, use this function with sort
Copier Functions
For copying of multiple sets, the orientation of the copies can be changed at the end of each set for
easy classification.
copying.
•You can select whether or not to turn on the offset mode at a default setting. (See Offset
Copying on page 3-9.)
•When setting the offset copying, turn the auto rotation on. (See Auto Rotation on page 1-15.)
•The paper sizes that can be used for offset copying are limited to A4, B5, 11 × 8
Set the original.
1
Press the Offset key.
2
Press the Collate key.
3
1/2", and 16K.
Input the number of copies and press the Start key. Scanning of the original starts.
4
If the originals have been set in the optional document processor, copying starts automatically.
If the original has been set on the platen, a message prompting replacement of the original is
displayed. In this case, proceed to the next step.
Replace the original and press the Start key. Scanning of the original is performed.
5
When all originals have been scanned, press the Enter key. Copying starts.
6
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Copier Functions
Staple Copying
NoteThe optional finisher must be installed.
Copies can be stapled at the upper left or upper right corner.
The following options are available for stapling copies.
Original Orientation:
Top Edge (Back Edge)
Original Orientation:
Top Edge (Back Edge)
Original Orientation:
Left Top Edge (Left
top corner)
Cassette Paper Load
Direction
Cassette Paper Load
Direction
Original Orientation:
Left Top Edge
(Left top corner)
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Copier Functions
Set the original.
1
Press the Staple key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select the desired
3
stapling position.
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the Start key. Scanning of the original starts.
5
If the originals have been set in the optional document processor, copying starts automatically.
If the original has been set on the platen, a message prompting replacement of the original is
displayed. In this case, proceed to the next step.
Staple :
Left Top
Right Top
Replace the original and press the Start key. Scanning of the original is performed.
6
When all originals have been scanned, press the Enter key. Copying starts.
7
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Copier Functions
Margin Mode
NoteYou can set the default value of the margin width. (See Margin Width Default Value on page 3-10.)
The image of the original can be shifted to make a margin (blank) space at the left or top side on the
copy. You can set the width of each margin to 1/8" to 3/4" in 1/8" increments [1 mm to 18 mm in
1 mm increments].
Set the original.
1
Press the Margin key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select Left Margin
3
or Top Margin.
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the < key or the > key to set the margin width.
5
You can set the width to 1/8" to 3/4" in 1/8" increments
[1 mm to 18 mm in 1 mm increments].
Margin:
Left Margin
Top Margin
Margin Width :
1/8"1/4" 3/4"
Press the Enter key.
6
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
7
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Border Erase Mode
Shadows that may appear around the edges of copies can be erased.
The following modes are available for border erase function.
ModeDescription
Sheet EraseUse this mode to erase shadows that may appear around the edges of
Book EraseUse this mode to make clean copies from a thick book. You can set the
NoteYou can set the default value of the border erase width. (See Border Erase Width Default Value
on page 3-10.)
Set the original.
1
Press the Border Erase key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select Sheet Erase
3
or Book Erase.
Copier Functions
copies made from sheet originals. You can set the width of the border
to be erased to 1/8" to 3/4" in 1/8" increments [1 mm to 18 mm in 1 mm
increments].
width of the border to be erased to 1/8" to 3/4" in 1/8" increments
[1 mm to 18 mm in 1 mm increments].
Border Erase:
Sheet Erase
Book Erase
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the < key or the > key to set the border erase
5
width. You can set the width to 1/8" to 3/4" in 1/8"
increments [1 mm to 18 mm in 1 mm increments].
Press the Enter key.
6
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
7
Border Erase Width:
1/8"1/4" 3/4"
1-13
Copier Functions
Continuous Copying
The continuous copying function allows multiple originals to be separated into some blocks, to be
scanned at more than one time, and to be copied in one batch. Since multiple originals of the same
type are scanned in multiple steps to accumulate data in memory, many originals can be copied in
one batch.
Set the originals.
1
Press the Function key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select Continuous
3
scan.
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the S key or the T key to select On.
5
Function :
End
Orig. Orient .::Top Edge
Continuous Scan
Continuous Scan :
Off
*
On
Off
Press the Enter key.
6
Press the S key or the T key to select End.
7
Press the Enter key.
8
Press the Start key. Scanning of originals starts.
9
Replace the originals and press the Start key. Scanning of originals of the next step starts.
10
When all originals have been scanned, press the Enter key. Copying starts.
11
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Auto Rotation
Notes•The paper sizes that can be used for auto rotation are A4/11 × 8 1/2" or smaller sizes. A3, B4,
1
2
3
4
5
Copier Functions
With the auto rotation function, the image of the original is automatically rotated counterclockwise by
90 degrees if the orientation of the original is different from that of the paper loaded in the cassette.
Folio, 11 × 17" (Ledger), 8 1/2 × 14" (Legal) or 8K cannot be used for auto rotation.
•You can select whether or not to enable auto rotation at a default setting. (See Auto Rotation
Copy on page 3-9.)
Set the original.
Press the Function key.
Press the S key or the T key to select Auto Rotation.
Press the Enter key.
Press the S key or the T key to select On or Off.
Function :
Orig. Orient .
Continuous Scan
Auto Rotation
Auto Rotation :
Off
On
*
::Top Edge
Off
:On
Press the Enter key.
6
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Copier Functions
EcoPrint Mode
Notes•The copy densityDensity will be a little lighter.
1
2
3
4
5
The ecoprint mode can reduce toner consumption. Use this mode when high quality copies are not
necessary, for example, for trial copying.
•You can select whether or not to turn on the ecoprint mode at a default setting. (See EcoPrint
Mode on page 3-4.)
Set the original.
Press the Function key.
Press the S key or the T key to select EcoPrint.
Press the Enter key.
Press the S key or the T key to select On or Off.
Function :
EcoPrint :
*
Continuous Scan
Auto Rotation
EcoPrint
Off
On
Off
:
On
:
Off
:
Press the Enter key.
6
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Mixed Size Originals Mode
With Mixed Size Originals, you need not use the Paper Selection key to specify the paper size
when using the optional document processor. The original sizes are detected one by one and each
original is automatically copied to a sheet of the same size.
Notes•The maximum number of sheets that can be set in the document processor in this mode is 30.
•The original sizes that can be used for the auto selection mode:
Inch Specification — 11 × 8
(Letter)
Metric Specification — A3 and A4, folio and A4R, or B4 and B5.
The original width must be the same.
Set the originals in the document processor.
1
Press the Mixed Size Originals key.
2
Copier Functions
1/2" and 11×17" (Ledger) or 8 1/2 × 14" (Legal) and 8 1/2 × 11"
Press the Start key. Copying starts.
3
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Copier Functions
Program Function
Up to eight combinations of copy modes and functions displayed on the operation panel can be
registered as a single program.
Registering a Program
Set the desired copy modes, etc., to be registered.
1
Press the Program key.
2
Press the S key or the T key to select Register
3
program.
Press the Enter key.
4
Press the S key or the T key to select the program
5
number to register (1 to 8).
Program:
Program #7
Program #8
Register program .
Register program :
Program #1
Program #2
Program #3
NoteYou can also select the program number using a numeric key.
Press the Enter key. The program is registered.
6
Using a Program to Make Copies
Press the Program key.
1
Press the S key or the T key to select the program
2
number to recall.
NoteYou can also select the program number using a numeric key.
Press the Enter key.
3
Set the originals and press the Start key. Copying starts with the settings that were registered.
4
Program:
Program #1
Program #2
Program #3
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2Printer Settings
This chapter explains the settings required for using the printer functions. For setting operation
required for using this machine as a network printer, use the operation panel.
The principal settings that can be made are shown below.
•Using This Machine as a Network Printer
•Menu Hierarchical Diagram
•Status Page Printing
•e-MPS Function
•Interface
•Emulation
•Font
•Print Configuration
•Print Quality
•Memory Card Operation
•Hard Disk Operation
•RAM Disk Operation
•Paper Handling
•Other Settings
2-1
Printer Settings
Using This Machine as a Network Printer
To use this machine as a network printer, use the procedure below for the setting.
Preparation of network connection environment
(Assignment of IP address, etc.)
(Refer to the Basic Operation Guide, Connecting the Network Cable.)
Setting operation from the operation panel of this machine (See this chapter.)
Principal setting items
•Network
•Emulation selection
•Number of copies and print orientation
•Print quality
•Paper sizes for the cassette and multi-purpose tray
È
Connection of network cable
È
È
Installation and setting operation of printer driver
(Refer to the KX Printer Driver Operation Guide.)
È
Printing from application
2-2
Menu Hierarchical Diagram
Note> displayed on each setting screen indicates the current setting.
Printer Settings
Print Status
Page`
e-MPS` Quick Copy` Select User
Interface` Network` NetWare` On, Off
No, Print
Select JOB` Copies: ###
Name
Private/
Stored`
Print VMB
Data`
List of VMB ` No, Print
List of code
JOB`
e-MPS
Configuration
USB
Option` NetWare` On, Off
Select User
Name
Tray ###Enter User ID
No, Print
Quick Copy` Number of JOB: 0 to 50
Temp Code Job
`
Size`
Perm Code Job
Size`
VMB Size` 0 to 9999 M Byte
TCP/IP` On, Off
EtherTalk` On, Off
Network
Status Page `
TCP/IP` On, Off
EtherTalk` On, Off
Opt.
StatusPage`
`
Select JOB` Copies: ###Enter User ID
`
0 to 9999 M Byte
0 to 9999 M Byte
Change #` Auto, 802.3, Ethernet II,
Change #` DHCP` On, Off
On, Off
Change #` Auto, 802.3, Ethernet II,
hange #` DHCP` On, Off
C
On, Off
Delete
Delete
802.2, 802.3 SNAP
IP Address` ###.###.###.###
Subnet Mask ` ###.###.###.###
Gateway` ###.###.###.###
802.2, 802.3 SNAP
IP Address` ###.###.###.###
Subnet Mask ` ###.###.###.###
Gateway` ###.###.###.###
2-3
Printer Settings
Emulation` PCL 6
KC-GL` KC-GL Pen
Adjust`
KC-GL Page
Set`
KPDL` Print KPDL
Errs`
KPDL (AUTO) ` Print KPDL
Errs`
Alt.
Emulation`
Line Printer
IBM Proprinter
Diablo 630
EPSON LQ-850
Font` Select Font ` Internal` I### ID` I###
Option` #### ID` S###, M###, H###, O###
Code Set` #####
Page S
Print
Quality`
et` Copies` 1 to 999
List of
Inter. Fonts`
List of
Option Fonts`
Zoom(Reduce)` Paper size ###, Print size ###
Orientation ` Portrait, Landscape
Page Protect` Auto, On
LF Action` LF only,
CR Action` CR only, CR and LF, Ignore CR
Wide A4` On, Off
KIR Mode` On, Off
Ecoprint