INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK Please read the instruction handbook before using the copier. Keep it close to the copier for easy reference.
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Please read the instruction handbook before using the copier. Keep it close to the copier for easy reference. The sections of this handbook and parts of the copier marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the copier. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. .. 1-1 CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS ............. 6-1 CAUTION LABELS ................................... 1-1 1. Error and status indications ........................ 6-1 2. When paper misfeeds ................................. 6-3 (1) Misfeed location indications ................. 6-3 (2) Cautions............................................... 6-3 (3) Removal procedures............................ 6-4 3. Troubleshooting .................................
MAKING FULL USE OF THE MACHINE'S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 1 Various functions for making enlarged and reduced copies ■ Enlarging/reducing copies to any size in the 50 - 200% range (page 4-3) ii ■ Making copies using the magnification ratios preset in the copier (page 4-3) 2 Making clear reproductions of photographs (page 4-1)
CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the copier at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner. Label 2 High temperature inside. Do not touch parts in this area, because there is a danger of getting burned. .................... Label 1 High voltage inside. NEVER touch parts in this area, because there is a danger of electric shock. ............
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ■ Environment ■ Power supply/Grounding the copier CAUTION • Avoid placing the copier on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the copier to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the copier. ......................................................................... WARNING • DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ■ Cautions when using the copier WARNING • DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the copier. This of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. ............. • DO NOT remove any of the covers from the copier as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the copier. ................................................
CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS (1) Main body 1 2 & ) 4 3 6 75 ⁄ *( $ ^ % # @ 0 2-1 9 ! 8 ¤
CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS 1 Original cover (Open/close to set the original on the platen.) 2 Operation panel (Contains the keys and indicators for operating the copier.) 3 Left cover handle (Hold to open the left cover.) 4 Left cover (Open when a paper misfeed occurs.) 5 Multi-Bypass (Load paper here when copying onto small-size or special paper.) 6 Insert guides (Align the guides with the paper width when loading paper on the multi-bypass.) 7 Support guide (Pull out when loading paper into the multi-bypass.
CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS Inch specifications # $ 8 !@ 9 0 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 6 4 3 2 1 6 4 3 2 1 European metric specifications # $ 8 !@ 9 0 7 5 Asia and Oceania metric specifications # $ 2-3 8 !@ 9 0 7 5
CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS (2) Operation panel 1 Start key (indicator) (Press to start copying. Copying is possible when the indicator is lit green.) 2 Stop/Reset key (Stop: Interrupts or aborts copying and printing. Reset: Cancels settings and returns the copier in the initial mode.) 3 Size Select key (Press when copying using the standard zoom mode. See page 4-3.) 4 Number of Copies/Zoom (+) key (Press to increase the number of copies or magnification ratio.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 1. How to load paper Paper can be loaded into the drawer and the multi-bypass. 2 Press the drawer bottom plate down and lock it there. 3 Holding the width adjustment lever, move it to align the width guide with the required paper width. Paper sizes are marked inside the drawer. 4 While squeezing the presses on the sides, remove the length guide and then insert it into the holes of the required paper length. Paper sizes are marked inside the drawer.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE * If the paper reaches the right-hand wall of the drawer, the length guide is not used. Store it in the space shown in the illustration. 6 Gently push the drawer back in. * If you force the drawer in, the paper may come out from under the claw. NOTE Leaving paper out of its package under high temperature and high humidity conditions may lead to problems caused by ambient moisture.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2 Pull out the support guide. IMPORTANT * When loading paper into the multi-bypass, make sure that the copy side is facing downward. (The copy side is the side facing upward when the package is opened.) If the leading edge of the paper is curled, straighten it out before loading the paper in the multi-bypass. * Do not leave paper loaded in the multi-bypass when it is not used. If you do, a paper misfeed may occur.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2 Select the paper size by changing the display indication using the Paper Select key. (Inch specifications) (Metric specifications) The display indication can also be changed using the Number of Copies/Zoom (+) key or Number of Copies/Zoom (-) key. (English text panel) 3 (Symbol panel) Press the Zoom Input/Enter key. The multi-bypass indicator will light and normal copying enabled.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2. How to set originals (1) Setting an original on the platen 1 3-5 Set the original with the side to be copied facing downward. Be sure to align a corner of the original with the rear left corner of the platen.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 3. Replacing the toner container and waste toner tank When the level of toner becomes low, the Add Toner indicator lights and a toner replacement message is printed out. When the message is printed, replace the toner container and waste toner tank immediately. It is still possible to make copies, one at a time, with the indicator lit. However, if copying is continued under this condition, the Start indicator will eventually go off and copying will become disabled.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 4 Slide the toner container to the left and then pull it out toward you. 6 Hold the new toner container vertically and tap the top 15 times. Turn the container upside-down and tap the top 15 times. Then, hold the container horizontally and shake it from side to side 10 times. 7 Install the toner container. * First insert the toner container into the copier as far as it will go and then slide it to the right as indicated by the marked arrows.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 8 Install the waste toner tank. NOTE If the waste toner tank is not installed correctly, the front cover will not close. 9 Close the front cover. Toner replenishment requires 2 to 3 minutes. NOTE If the Add Toner indicator does not turn off 2 to 3 minutes after the start of toner replenishment, repeat step 6.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Basic copying procedure 1 4-1 1. Warm-up Turn the main switch ON (|). When warm-up ends, the Start indicator lights. * If you set an original and press the Start key before warm-up ends, copying automatically starts at the end of warm-up. 2 (English text panel) (Symbol panel) (English text panel) (Symbol panel) 4. Copy quality selection Copy quality can be selected according to the original type. Press the image mode selection key to light the respective indicators.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 5 (English text panel) (Symbol panel) 5. Copy exposure adjustment Copy exposure can be selected for all the image modes excluding the auto exposure mode. To make the copy density darker, press the right copy exposure adjustment key to move the indication on the exposure scale to the right; to make the copy density lighter, press the left copy exposure adjustment key to move the indication on the exposure scale to the left.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 2. Enlargement/reduction (1) Zoom copy (2) Standard zoom copy The zoom ratio can be set to any value from 50 to 200% in 1% increments. Copying is possible using the ratios preset in the copier. Available ratios (Inch specifications) 200%: 129%: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" P 8 1/2" x 11" 100%: Initial setting 78%: 8 1/2" x 14" P 8 1/2" x 11" 50%: 1 Press the Zoom Input/Enter key. The zoom ratio appears on the copy magnification display, with "%" lit.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 3. Energy saver (auto preheat) function This function automatically puts the copier in the sleep mode if no copying operation is performed for a certain period of time (5 to 45 minutes). In sleep mode, “---” is displayed on the copy quantity/ magnification display and all other indicators are turned off. * To resume copying after the energy saver (auto preheat) function has been activated, press any of the operation section keys.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING 1. Default settings The state the copier is in at the end of warm-up or when the Reset key is pressed is called the initial mode, and the function settings that are automatically set for the initial mode are called the default settings. The default settings can be changed according to how you wish to use the copier. Setting codes are provided for the default setting items that have selection items. Only the number of the setting code appears on the copy quantity display.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Default code Setting item Setting contents Setting code F06 Photo original exposure adjustment Adjusts the exposure for when photo original is selected for the image mode. The larger the setting code number, the darker the copy density. 1: 1 Light 2: 2 3: 3* 4: 4 5: 5 Dark F07 Text original exposure adjustment Adjusts the exposure for when text original is selected for the image mode. The larger the setting code number, the darker the copy density.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Default code 5-3 Setting item Setting contents Setting code F12 Silent mode Selects the length of time from when copying ends to when entering the silent mode, which stops the motors inside the copier. When “0 seconds” is selected, the motors stop immediately after copying has been finished. 1: 0 seconds 2: 5 seconds 3: 10 seconds* 4: 15 seconds 5: 30 seconds F13 Auto shut-off Turns the auto shut-off function (page 4-4) ON or OFF.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Default code F17 Setting item Viewing total counter value Setting contents Setting code Displays the total number of copies made. The total number of copies are displayed on the copy quantity display three digits at a time. Example When the total number of copies is 1,234 “---” R “001” R “234” * The total counter value can also be checked in the following way: 1 Hold down the Stop/Reset key for 5 seconds. 2 The total counter value is displayed.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING 2. How to make default settings 1 Hold down both of the copy exposure adjustment keys for 3 seconds. "F00" (default code) appears on the copy quantity display. (English text panel) 4 When the report is printed out, the display returns to that for step 2. To make other settings, perform the respective procedures (see below). To end the making of default settings, proceed to step 17.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING 9 Press the Start key. The image pattern shown in the illustration will be printed out. * When adjusting paper feed shifting of the multi-bypass, be sure to use 8 1/2" x 11" (letter)/A4 paper. 14 Press the Zoom Input/Enter key. The display returns to that for step 2. To end the making of default settings, proceed to step 17. 15 The setting code changes each time the Number of Copies/ Zoom (+) key or Number of Copies/Zoom (-) key is pressed.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 1. Error and status indications When any of the indications listed in the table below appears on the operation panel, take the corrective action as instructed. Indication Action Page “A” and “100” alternate on the copy quantity display. Turn the main switch OFF and ON and check that the lamp under the platen turns on during copying. If the lamp turns on, leave the power turned on for approximately 1 hour.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS Indication Action Page “A” and “011” alternate on the copy quantity display. If this indication appears, turn the main switch OFF and ON. An error message will automatically be printed out. The copier initializes the data to remedy the error. Make the specifications setting (F22 Inch/metric specifications setting) before using the copier again. If the same indication appears again or if the same indication appears frequently, contact your service representative.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 2. When paper misfeeds If a paper misfeed occurs, copying will stop. An indication signaling a paper misfeed appears on the operation panel and an indicator lights showing the location of a paper misfeed. Remove the misfed paper by referring to “(3) Removal procedures” on page 6-4, with the main switch in the ON (|) position.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS (3) Removal procedures 1 Misfeed in paper feed section ● Misfeed in drawer If the drawer indicator flashes green when the drawer is used, a misfeed has occurred in the drawer. Remove the misfed paper using the procedure given below. 1 2 3 ● Misfeed in multi-bypass If the multi-bypass indicator flashes green when the multi-bypass is used, a misfeed has occurred in the multi-bypass. Remove the misfed paper using the procedure given below.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS WARNING High voltage is present in the charger section. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of electrical shock. IMPORTANT The drum 1 is highly sensitive to light and dirt. Be careful not to expose it to strong light such as room lighting or to touch the drum with the hands. CAUTION The copier’s fixing unit is extremely hot. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of getting burned.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 7 Close the ejection guide. 8 Lift the fixing section release levers. NOTE If the fixing section release levers are lowered, the left cover does not close. 9 Close the left cover and multi-bypass. 10 Pull the drawer out and check that no paper is misfed. 11 Close the drawer slowly.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 3. Troubleshooting If trouble occurs, carry out the applicable checks and actions given below. If the trouble persists, print out a user status report and contact your service representative. Trouble Checks Action Page Nothing lights on the operation panel when the main switch is turned ON. Is the power plug connected to an AC outlet? Connect the plug to an AC outlet. –– No copies come out when the Start key is pressed.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS Trouble Copies come out too dark. Copies are dirty. Checks Action Page Is the copier in the auto exposure mode? To change the overall exposure, perform auto exposure adjustment. 5-1 5-5 Is the copier in the Photo, Text & Photo or Text mode? Adjust the exposure to the correct degree using the copy exposure adjustment keys. 4-2 To change the overall exposure, perform the exposure adjustment for each mode. 5-1 5-2 5-5 Clean the platen.
CHAPTER 7 CLEANING AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Cleaning the copier CAUTION For safety purposes, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning operations. Lift open the original cover. Wipe the shaded areas shown in the below illustrations with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or a mild detergent. * Never use thinner or other organic solvents for this purpose.
CHAPTER 7 CLEANING AND SPECIFICATIONS 2. Specifications Type ............................................................................... Original table .................................................................. Copying system ............................................................. Originals ......................................................................... Copy sizes ..................................................................... Copying speed ...............................
Laser Safety Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this machine is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by user, no radiation can leak from the machine. This machine is classified as Class 1 laser product under IEC 825. CAUTION Performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION! The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. VORSICHT! Der Netzstecker ist die Hauptisoliervorrichtung! Die anderen Schalter auf dem Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden, um den Stromfluß im Gerät zu unterbrechen. WARNING This is Class A product.
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