RICOH FT1008/1208 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety. please follow the instructions in this manual.
Notes: Model names for the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your machine before reading this manual. (For details, see pages 8-9.) Type 1 Type 2 RICOH FT1008 RICOH FT1208 Certain types may not be available in some countries. For details, contact your local dealer. For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
This manual contains detailed instructions for the operation and maintenance of this copier. To ensure maximum versatility from this copier, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the copier. Before using this copier, please read the following cautions section. It contains important information related to user safety and the prevention of equipment problems.
. Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multiwiring as it could cause an electrical shock or fire. 8 Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall Power Connection outlet is near the copier and Warning 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 Power Cord than necessary.
e Unplug Caution When you move the copier, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock. e Unplug Caution When the copier will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cord. . Unplug Caution 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 copier away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur.
*Press this marked 1. Main Switch For turning copier on/off. 2 . Exposure Glass Position originals face down. 3. Copy Tray Finished copies are delivered here. 4 . Operation Panel Panel type 1 or 2 depends on copier model. (See pages 8-9.) 5. Paper Cassette Holds up to 250 sheets of paper. 6 6. Platen Cover 7. Top Unit Open to access inside of copier. 8 . Bypass Feed Guides Assist alignment of copy paper in the bypass feed. (See page 26.) 9.
1 . Charge Corona Wire If white streaks appear on copies, or image density appears uneven, clean this wire. (See page 45.) 2 . Toner Cassette When l&l lights up or blinks, replace the toner cassette. (See page 42.) 3. Fusing Unit Fuses the copy image to the paper. B : This unit may be very hot. When accessing the inside of the copier, use caution. 4. Image Density Recalibration Switch When you want to adjust the image density after using the copier for a long time, adjust this switch. (See page 34.) 5 .
Qpe1&2 4.Copy Counter 1.Photo Mode Indicator 2.Auto Image Density Indicator Toner Indicator 5.Start Indicator 6.Start Key 0 Clear/Stop Key Indicators Path Indicator 8.Image Density Adjustment Key 1. Photo Mode Indicator: Lights up when photo mode is selected with image density indicator. (See page 28.) 2. Auto Image Density Indicator: Lights up to show copier is in automatic image density mode. (See page 28.) 3. &I Replenish Toner Indicator: Replenish toner when this indicator lights up. (See page 42.
12.Reproduction Ratio Indicators @ @ @ Reproduction Ratio Indicators: Shows the preset reproduction ratio selected. (See page 29.) @ Preset Reduce/Enlarge Key: Press to reduce/enlarge copies in preset ratios. (See page 29.) 14.Zoom Indicator: Lights to indicate the copier is in zoom mode. (See page 30.) @ Zoom Key: Press before using + or - key to zoom up/down copies in 1% increments. (See page 30.
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 NAME/FUNCTION OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
................................... USER TOOLS ................................................................. 35-40 List of User Tools .................................................................35 Making Adjustment with User Tools ................................. 36-37 User Tool Menu ..............................................................37-40 REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE ........................ .42-43 Copy Yield .........................................................................
INSTALLATION ................................ 14-19 Checking the Package Contents ............. 14 Unpacking ........................................... 14 Installing Copier ................................... 15 Loading Toner Cassette ......................... 16 Setting or Changing Paper Size .............. 17 Loading Copy Paper .............................. 18 Notes on copy paper ...................... 18 Attaching Copy Tray ............................. 19 TURNING COPIER ON ...................
. Be careful not to touch the OPC (Organic Photo Conductor, blue material) inside the copier. Do not expose the OPC to light. l 0 m Remove all tapes. Remove shipping thumbscrew 0, then open the platen cover. (No thumbscrew 0 * for type i model) Next, remove shipping thumbscrew 0, and attach the sticker to conceal the hole of shipping thumbscrew 0. The removed shipping thumbscrews should be kept as shown in step a for future shipping.
Remove the toner cassette from the vinyl bag. l Keep the vinyl bag for repacking. Rock the toner cassette back and forth five or six times. Set the toner cassette on a flat surface and remove the two tapes inside the unit completely as shown. Hold the toner cassette firmly with one hand to prevent it from turning over. Yellow marks appear at the end of the tapes. Make sure to remove the tapes completely from the toner cassette.
Pull the paper cassette out. Check the set paper size. If preset paper size is the setting you want to use, disregard steps @ to If you need to change the paper size, continue to the following steps. Adjusting the paper length Remove the end plate @ and set it to your desired paper size 0. Adjusting the paper width Push the bottom plate halfway down 0, and carefully remove the two side guides by pushing @ and lifting @ the end of the side guides as illustrated.
Attach copy tray as shown 0, then depress it slightly to fix it in place 0. l Confirm that the copy tray is securely in place. When you copy onto long-size paper, extend-the copy tray as shown.
Power Connection Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an electric shock or fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the copier and freely accessible so it can be unplugged easily in the event of an emergency. l l l l Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet. Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%. Do not set anything on the power cord.
Auto-off mode - for automatically saving power To conserve energy, this copier automatically shifts to the “Auto-off mode” 30 minutes after you make a copy. In Auto-off mode, power consumption is reduced from less than 91W (standby) to less than 5W. To re-activate the copier, press any key. The copier does not enter Auto-off mode when: - the Start indicator is red. - You are accessing the user tools. Initial Auto-off duration is 30 minutes.
Environmental conditions greatly affect the performance of a copier. Be sure to choose your installation location carefully. Optimum Setting Conditions Temperature: 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) Humidity: 15 - 80% RH Place upon a strong, stable, level base with a flat, even surface. Do not place on a surface that has holes, ruts, cavities or is uneven in any way. The copier must be level within 3mm (0.11 in.) both front to rear and left to right.
PLACEMENT OF ORIGINALS ............. 24 Alignment of Originals ..................... 24 FULL-SIZE COPYING .......................... 25 Auto Start - Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up ............................. 25 BYPASS FEED COPYING ............... 26-27 Original and Copy Directions ................. 27 ADJUSTING COPY DENSITY.. ............ 28 Auto image density ........................... 28 Manual image density ....................... 28 REDUCING/ENLARGING ...............
Lift the platen cover. Set the original face down on the exposure glass. Align the center of your original with the arrow mark on the scale. Lower the platen cover. l Alignment of Originals Align the original with the scale on the left side of the exposure glass. l l 24 When the original is a standard size such as 8 ‘/z or A4, align it to the indexes on the scale. When your original is not a standard size, align the center of the original to the arrow mark at the center of the scale.
To make copies the same size as your originals. Lift the platen cover and place the original face down on the exposure glass. Align the center of your 0 original with the arrow mark on the scale. Lower the platen cover. If your copier includes an enlargement/ reduction feature (Type 2 panel only), make sure the magnification ratio is set to Full Size. If not, press the Reduce/Enlarge key until Full Size indicator is lit.
To copy onto paper different from the type in the paper cassette, use the bypass feed. One sheet should be inserted into the bypass feed at a time. Bypass feed copying should also be used for transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper or postcards. l l 0 Place the original face down on the exposure glass and lower the platen cover. l Q w aD Align the center of the original to the arrow mark. Adjust the bypass feed guides to the proper width. Gently insert the copy paper into the bypass feed.
copies are as follows. Transparencies Set the originals and transparencies as shown. l Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one. Letterhead Set the originals and letterhead as shown. Two-sided copies Set the originals and copy paper for copying the reverse side as shown. l l Do not use paper that has been printed on using other copiers or printers. For instructions on making two-sided copies, see page 31.
Place the original for the front side of the copy on the exposure glass and lower the platen cover. l Align the center of the original to the arrow mark on the scale. Press the Start key to make the first copy. Place the original for the reverse side of the copy on the exposure glass and lower the platen cover. Adjust the bypass feed guides to the proper width. Insert the copy paper into the bypass feed blank side facing upward. l If the paper is curled, straighten it before insertion. (See page 48.
RECALIBRATING COPY DENSITY . . . . . 34 USER TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-40 List of User Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Making Adjustment with User Tools . . 36-37 User Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When copies have become unclear or dirty after using the copier for a long time, adjust copy density using the image density recalibration switch. Slide the image density recalibration switch to 1 to make the image clearer. If the copies are still unclear or dirty, slide the image density recalibration switch to 2. Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked posiGD tion. Attention: Make sure to press the marked position.
The value or mode of the following items can be adjusted with the corresponding User Tool.
Adjusting values/modes When the desired user tool number is lit on the copy counter and the Photo Mode indicator is blinking, enter the required setting using the + and - keys. l For the settings, refer to pages 37-40. Press the Image Density adjustment key. The setting will be stored in memory. l The setting number and the Photo Mode indicator blink. Now, you can access another user tool number by pressing the + and - keys. To exit user tools, turn the main switch off and then back on again.
User mode 2 2. Darker-side manual image density level The density represented by the right indicator can be made darker. Default: Normal (Number: 0) Normal Dark Darker Setting Number 0 1 2 3. Lighter-side manual image density level User mode 3 The density represented by the left indicator can be made lighter. Default: Normal (Number: 0) Setting Normal Light Lighter Number 0 1 2 4. Photo mode level User mode 4 If the image density in the photo mode is too dark, adjust it using this function.
User mode 6 6. Auto reset duration As a default setting, the copier will reset itself 1 minute after the final copy is made or after the last time any key is pressed. If a 1 minute reset time is not appropriate, you can change this time. Default: 1 minute (Number: 0) 1 minute 3 minutes Setting 1 Number 0 Off 2 User mode 7 7. Counter up/down The copy counter can be set to show the number of copies made (count up) or the number of copies remaining to be made (count down).
Press the Start key. You will find the second two digits of the total copy quantity are displayed on the copy counter. l l Example: When 12345 copies are made, “23” is displayed on the copy counter. For the second two digits, the center image density indicator is lit. Press the Start key again. You will find the last two digits of the total copy quantity are displayed on the copy counter. l Example: When 12345 copies are made, 9s” is displayed on the copy counter.
REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Copy Yield .,................................... 43 MAINTAINING THE COPIER . . . . . . . . . . 44-47 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 4 4 Corona Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46 Guide Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... 4 7 NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When I.& blinks on the operation panel, it is time to replace the toner cassette (copying is still possible). When I& is continuously displayed, copies cannot be made until the cassette is replaced. l l When you install the new toner cassette, be careful not to touch the OPC (blue material). Copy image and copy quality could be affected. After a new toner cassette is installed, the density of the first few copies may be slightly lighter. Open the top unit. Remove the used toner cassette carefully.
Platen Cover C o p y Tray 44 Bypass Feed
Remove the tool from the transfer corona wire and store it as shown. 0 m l Keep this tool inside the copier. Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked posi@B tion. Attension: Make sure to press the marked position.
Open the top unit, clean the transfer and transport guide plates with a damp cloth, and wipe them with a dry cloth. l If you do not clean the guide plates, the leading and trailing edges of the reverse side of copies become dirty. Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked position. Attension: Make sure to press the marked position.
l l l l l l l l l When using transparencies, set one sheet at a time into the bypass feed and open the copy tray. Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one. When you use translucent paper in low-temperature and low-humidity conditions, it may be misfed. Set the paper aside with paper curl face down until paper is flat with surface. Set one sheet at a time into the bypass feed. Then, deliver the paper to the copy tray.
Replenish toner when replenish toner &I indicator is blinking. When &.I is continuously lit, copies can no longer be made. Before installing a new toner cassette, rock it back and forth, at least five or six times. When removing the tapes inside the cassette, make sure to remove the tapes completely. Do not insert the toner into the copier until the tapes are completely removed. Do not eat or swallow toner, and keep it out of reach of children.
Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor image reproduction, creased copies, or paper misfeeds. Generally, avoid paper curling and absorption of moisture. Avoid storing paper in humid areas. In high-temperature and highhumidity, or low-temperature and low-humidity conditions, store paper in a vinyl bag. Do not store paper where it will be exposed to heat. Store on a flat surface. Use older stock first. Do not lay heavy objects on paper.
Put the toner cassette in a vinyl bag. m :To prevent the toner from spilling out, make sure you seal the vinyl bag firmly. Remove the two shipping thumbscrews from inside the copier. (Only short thumbscrew with type 1 model.) Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked position. Attention: Make sure to press the marked position. Remove the sticker and insert the two shipping thumbscrews into the holes, then tighten them as shown. (Only short thumbscrew with type 1 model.
- - Put the copier in the cardboard box. l Lift the copier from the bottom as illustrated. Insert the toner cassette, copy tray, - operator’s manual and power cord into the box. aB Firmly put the foam blocks on the copier. am Seal the box firmly using tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 56-57 CLEARING MISFEEDS ...................... 58-60 When Pz appears on the copy counter .. .59 When & stays on ...................................
Condition Nothing happens when the switch is turned on. See Page Cause Remedy Power cord is not properly plugged into the outlet. Plug it in firmly. - Check that the both ends of the top unit are securely closed. If not, close the top unit firmly by pressing the marked position. 15 Top unit is not completely closed. PE is displayed on the copy counter. Paper cassette is empty. Load paper. 18 L&I is blinking. Toner has nearly run out Replace toner cassette. 42 L&l stays on.
Condition Cause Remedy S pZ;e Set proper paper. Paper Misfeeds occur frequently. Paper does not meet specification. size and weight must comply with the standards set for this copier. 62 Folded, wrinkled, damp, or curled paper is in the cassette. Load paper correctly. 18 Paper is positioned improperly. Position the end plate and the side guides properly. 17 A piece of misfed paper or another foreign object is in the copier. Clear paper path completely of paper and other material.
When there is a paper misfeed, the Check Paper Path (& ) indicator or Load Paper (PE ) indication on the copy counter will light. A 10 When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing unit because it could be very hot. CAUTION Do not leave any torn scraps of paper inside the copier. After removing the misfed paper, make sure that all units are returned to their original positions and the top unit is closed.
When PE appears on the copy counter: Pull out the paper cassette and check if paper remains in the 0 cassette. l w If the paper cassette has run out of paper, load paper. See page 18. Remove the misfed paper completely. l Make sure that there are no scraps of paper inside the copier. If paper remains in the paper cassette and there is no misfed paper, follow the steps below. 1) Make sure that the end plate and side plates are positioned properly to match the paper size you are using.
When & is lit: w m Remove the misfed paper completely. l Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked position. l 60 If it is difficult to remove the misfed paper, gently take it out through the copy tray area. Make sure that the Check Paper Path & indicator is turned off.
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................
Configuration Copy Process Originals Maximum Original Size Copy Paper Size Bypass Feed Paper Size Copy Paper Weight Reproduction Ratios (Type 2 only) Zoom (Type 2 only) Copying Speed Warm-Up Time First Copy Time Copy Number Input Manual Image Density Selection Automatic Reset 62 Desktop Dry electrostatic transfer system Sheet/Book A4, 8 l/2 x 14 in. A5 to A4, 5 l/2 x 8 l/2 to 8 l/2 x 14 in. A6 to A4, 5 l/2 x 8 l/2 to 8 l/2 x 14 in.
Paper Capacity Toner Replenishment Paper cassette: 250 sheets (80g/m2, 20 lb) Bypass feed entrance: 1 sheet ( 180g/m2, 48 lb) Toner cassette exchange (140g/unit) Copy Tray Capacity 50 sheets Power Source See the inside of the front cover of this manual Power Consumption IM aximum I Copy cycle condition Warm-up condition Standbv condition Auto-off condition 1 Noise Emission Sound pressure level (Measured according to IS0 7779 at operator position.
. In accordance with IS0 Standard 700 1, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: I means POWER ON. 0 means POWER OFF. CC 1I Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC”.
SUPPLIES MODEL NAMES The correct model name of supplies for our machine as listed below. foner cassette Type 1215 n Overseas Affiliates U.S.A. Spain RICOH CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Phone: +1-973-882-2000 RICOH ESPANA S.A. Av. Litral Mar, 12-14, 08005 Barcelona Phone: +34-(0)93-295-7600 The Netherlands RICOH EUROPE B.V.