Page 1 User’s Guide [Copy Operations]...
Page 2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing this machine. This manual contains details on the operation of the various functions of the machine, precautions on its use, and basic troubleshooting procedures. In order to ensure that this machine is used correctly and efficiently, carefully read this manual as needed.
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledge- ment: “This product includes software written by Tin Hudson (tjh@crypt- soft.com)” THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY EX- PRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Page 5: Mersenne Twister
Introduction WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS SOFTWARE IS NOT ORIGINAL MIT SOFTWARE, MODIFIED BY KONI- CA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Mersenne Twister A C-program for MT19937, with initialization improved 2002/1/26. Coded by Takuji Nishimura and Makoto Matsumoto. Before using, initialize the state by using init_genrand(seed) or init_by_array(init_key, key_length).
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Introduction Contents Introduction Kerberos ..................x-3 Mersenne Twister ................x-4 Contents ..................... x-5 Available features ................x-17 Selecting the print color ............... x-17 Automatically selecting the paper ..........x-17 Adjusting copies to the size of the paper ........x-17 Specifying separate horizontal and vertical zoom ratios ....x-17 Scanning the original in separate batches ........
Page 7 Introduction Checking the copy settings ............x-26 Enlarging the size of text in touch panel screens ......x-26 Displaying explanations of functions and settings ....... x-26 Interrupting a copy job ..............x-26 Explanation of manual conventions ..........x-27 Descriptions of original documents and paper ......x-29 User’s Guides ..................
Page 8 Introduction When “1-to-many authentication” has been specified ....1-55 When “1-to-1 authentication” has been specified ....... 1-56 Controlling use of this machine with the authentication unit (IC card type) ................1-57 When “Card Authentication” has been specified ......1-58 When “Card Authentication + Password” has been specified ..1-59 Loading paper into tray 1 and tray 2 ..........
Page 9 Introduction Automatically selecting the zoom ratio (“Auto” Zoom Setting) ..2-47 Specifying the zoom ratio of the document (“Full Size” setting) ............... 2-48 Typing in the zoom ratio (XY Zoom setting) ......... 2-49 Slightly reducing the copy (“Minimal” setting) ......2-51 Selecting a preset zoom ratio (Enlarge and Reduce settings) ..
Page 10 Introduction 2.17 Temporarily stopping scanning/printing ........2-111 2.18 Deleting a paused job ..............2-112 Additional copy operations Checking the Copy Settings (Check Job) ........3-2 To check the settings ..............3-2 To change the settings ..............3-6 Printing a proof to check the settings (Proof Copy) ...... 3-7 Checking the print image as a preview image (Advanced Preview) ................
Page 11 Introduction Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (scanning section) ....4-16 Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (output section) ....4-21 Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (turnover section) ....4-24 Clearing a paper misfeed in the fusing unit ........4-27 Clearing a paper misfeed in the main unit ........
Page 12 Introduction Punch kit PK-512 ................5-10 Z folding unit ZU-603 ..............5-10 Post inserter PI-503 ..............5-11 Copy paper/original documents Copy paper ..................6-2 Possible paper sizes ............... 6-2 Paper types and paper capacities ..........6-4 Special paper .................. 6-5 Precautions for paper ..............
Page 13 Introduction “Neg-/Pos. Reverse” function ............7-20 “Mirror Image” function ..............7-21 Inserting paper between OHP transparencies (“OHP Interleave” function) ............7-22 Adding cover pages (“Cover Sheet” function) ......7-25 Inserting different paper into copies (“Insert Sheet” function) ..............7-29 Inserting copies of a different document for a specified page (“Insert Image”...
Page 14 Introduction Printing repeating stamps (“Stamp Repeat” function) ....7-118 Printing the image scanned first overlapped by the remaining document pages (“Overlay” function) ........7-127 Saving a scanned image as a registered overlay (“Overlay” function) ..............7-130 Using a registered overlay (“Overlay” function) ......7-133 Printing a header/footer (“Header/Footer”...
Page 15 Introduction When the message “It is time for the scheduled inspection of the device.” appears ............... 9-11 10 Managing jobs 10.1 Overview of Job List screen ............10-2 Jobs ....................10-2 Multi-job feature ................10-2 Job List screens ................10-3 Left panel Job List ................
Page 16 Introduction 11.4 Specifying administrator settings ..........11-31 System Settings ................. 11-31 Administrator/Machine Settings ..........11-39 One-Touch/User Box Registration ..........11-40 User Authentication/Account Track ........... 11-41 Network Settings ................ 11-45 Copier Setting ................11-45 Printer Settings ................11-46 Fax Settings ................11-47 System Connection ..............
Page 17 Introduction Editing headers/footers ............11-105 11.12 Authentication Method ............... 11-106 User authentication and account track ........11-106 When user authentication and account track are synchronized ................11-107 When user authentication and account track are used separately ................. 11-108 Selecting an authentication method ......... 11-109 11.13 User Authentication Setting ............
Page 18: Available Features
Introduction Available features Selecting the print color The color used to print copies can be specified, for example, the copy can be printed in full color or in black and white. For details, refer to “Selecting a Color setting” on page 2-41. Automatically selecting the paper The most appropriate paper size can automatically be selected based on the size of the loaded original and the specified zoom ratio.
Page 19: Carrying Out Half-Fold/Center Staple & Fold/Tri-Fold/Z-Fold Finishing Process
Introduction Carrying out half-fold/center staple & fold/tri-fold/Z-fold finishing proc- Copies can be folded at their center (“Half-Fold” setting) or bound with sta- ples after being folded in half (“Center Staple & Fold” setting). In addition, the copies can be folded in three (“Tri-fold” setting) or Z-folded (“Z-fold” setting). For details, refer to “Selecting a folding setting”...
Page 20: Punching Holes In Copies
Introduction Punching holes in copies Holes for filing can be punched in the copies. For details, refer to “Punching holes in copies (Punch settings)” on page 2-89. Copying multiple original pages onto a single page Multiple pages of the original can be printed together on a single page. For details, refer to “Copying multiple document pages onto a single page (combined copy settings)”...
Page 21: Inserting Paper Between Copies Of Ohp
Introduction Inserting paper between copies of OHP In order to prevent OHP from becoming stuck to each other, a page (interleaf) can be inserted between the transparency copies. For details, refer to “Inserting paper between OHP transparencies (“OHP In- terleave” function)” on page 7-22. Adding a cover page Cover pages can be added to copies, or copies can be made using different paper (for example, colored paper) for only the cover pages.
Page 22: Inserting Pages From A Different Original At Specified Locations In A Copy
Introduction Inserting pages from a different original at specified locations in a copy An original scanned later can be inserted for specified pages in an original scanned earlier for copying. For details, refer to “Inserting copies of a different document for a specified page (“Insert Image”...
Page 23: Printing A Mirror Image
Introduction Printing a mirror image An original can be copied in its mirror image. For details, refer to “Copying in a mirror image (“Mirror Image” function)” on page 7-50. Copying with a background color An original can be copied using one of the 18 colors available as the color of the background (blank areas).
Page 24: Repeating Copy Images
Introduction Repeating copy images An original image can be repeatedly printed on a single sheet of paper. For details, refer to “Tiling copy images (“Image Repeat” function)” on page 7-68. Printing the enlarged image on multiple pages A single original page can be automatically split into parts with each part printed enlarged.
Page 25: Making Copies For Filing
Introduction Making copies for filing Copies can be printed with a filing margin so they can easily be stored in filing binders. For details, refer to “Adding a binding margin to copies (“Page Margin” func- tion)” on page 7-83. Adjusting the image to fit the paper size When the copy paper is larger than the original, copies can be printed so that the original image fills the paper.
Page 26: Erasing Sections Of Copies
Introduction Erasing sections of copies Areas, such as the shadows of punched holes and transmission information in received faxes, can be erased in copies. For details, refer to “Erasing specified areas of copies (“Frame Erase” func- tion)” on page 7-93. Printing a sample copy Before printing a large number of copies, a single sample copy can be print- ed so that it can be checked.
Page 27: Checking The Copy Settings
Introduction Checking the copy settings Screens showing the current copy settings can be displayed. From these screens, the copy settings can also be changed. For details, refer to “Checking the Copy Settings (Check Job)” on page 3-2. Enlarging the size of text in touch panel screens The text and buttons in the touch panel can be displayed in a larger size that is easier to read, allowing basic operations to be easily performed.
Page 28: Explanation Of Manual Conventions
Introduction Explanation of manual conventions C550 x-27...
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Page 30: Descriptions Of Original Documents And Paper
Introduction Descriptions of original documents and paper The descriptions used in this manual for documents and paper are explained below. Whenever document and pa- per dimensions are mentioned in this manual, the value shown as Y in the illustration refers to the width, and the value shown as X refers to the length.
Page 31: User's Guides
Introduction User’s Guides This machine is provided with printed manuals and PDF manuals on the Us- er’s Guide CD. Printed manuals Quick Guide [Copy/Print/Fax/Scan/Box Operations] This manual contains operating procedures and descriptions of the most fre- quently used functions, allowing the machine to immediately be used. In addition, this manual contains notes and precautions that should be fol- lowed for safe use of the machine.
Page 32 Introduction User’s Guide [PageScope Web Connection Operations] This manual contains descriptions on the machine settings that can be spec- ified remotely with PageScope Web Connection from a Web browser on a computer. Refer to this manual for details on operating procedures for using PageScope Web Connection.
Page 33: Before Making Copies
Before making copies...
Page 34: Part Names And Their Functions
Before making copies Before making copies Part names and their functions Options Part name Description Main unit The document is scanned by the scanner section, and the scanned image is printed by the printer sec- tion. Referred to as the “machine”, the “main unit”, or the “C550”...
Page 35 Before making copies Part name Description Working table WT-502 Provides an area to temporarily place a document or other materials. This is also used when the authenti- cation unit is installed. Fax multi line ML-501 Installed to increase the telephone lines available for faxing.
Page 36 Before making copies Part name Description i-Option LK-101* Allows the Web Browser and Image Panel functions to be used from the control panel. For details, refer to the User's Guide [Advanced Function Operations]. i-Option LK-102* Allows PDF encryption, digital signatures and prop- erties to be specified when transmitting PDF docu- ments with Scan mode or User Box mode operations.
Page 37: Outside Of Machine
Before making copies Outside of machine *The illustration above shows the main unit with the optional output tray in- stalled. Part name Description Automatically feeds in and scans one document page at a time. Double-sided document pages can also be scanned. Automatic duplex unit Turns over the paper for double-sided printing.
Page 38 Before making copies Part name Description Paper-empty indicator Flashes in orange when very few pages remain in the paper tray, and lights up when the tray is empty. Tray 4 Can be loaded with up to 1,000 sheets of plain pa- per.
Page 39 Before making copies *The illustration above shows the main unit with the optional output tray in- stalled. Part name Description Left-side cover Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Lateral guide Adjusted to the width of the document. Document feed tray Loaded with documents facing up. Document output tray Collects documents that have been scanned.
Page 40 Before making copies Part name Description Bypass tray door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Bypass tray door release lever Used to open the bypass tray door when clearing pa- per misfeeds. Lower right-side door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds from the pa- per transport section of tray 2, 3 or 4.
Page 41 Before making copies 36 35 *The illustration above shows the main unit with the optional video interface kit, fax multi line, fax kit, and local interface kit installed. Part name Description ADF connector Used for connecting the ADF hookup cord. Finisher connector Used for connecting the finisher hookup cord.
Page 42 Before making copies Part name Description Jack for connecting a telephone Used for connecting the cord from a telephone. (TEL PORT2) Telephone jack 2 Used for connecting a general subscriber line. (LINE PORT2) This jack is used when the optional fax multi line is in- stalled.
Page 43: Inside Of Machine
Before making copies Inside of machine Part name Description Original glass The document placed on the glass is scanned. Fusing unit Opened when clearing paper misfeeds in the fusing unit. C550 1-11...
Page 44 Before making copies Part name Description Fusing unit cover lever Used to open the fusing unit. Upper right-side door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds from inside the main unit. Print head glass cleaning tool Used to clean the surface of the print head glass, for example, when replacing the imaging unit.
Page 45: Finisher Fs-517/Punch Kit Pk-512
Before making copies Finisher FS-517/Punch kit PK-512 C550 1-13...
Page 46 Before making copies Finisher FS-517 Part name Description Front door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds or jammed staples or when replacing the staple cartridge. Finishing tray 1 Collects printed pages. Finishing tray 2 Collects printed pages. Guide lever FN4 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Guide lever FN1 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds.
Page 47: Finisher Fs-518/Punch Kit Pk-512
Before making copies Finisher FS-518/Punch kit PK-512 Finisher FS-518 Part name Description Front door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds or jammed staples or when replacing the staple cartridge. Finishing tray 1 Collects printed pages. Finishing tray 2 Collects printed pages. C550 1-15...
Page 48 Before making copies Part name Description Guide lever FN4 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Guide lever FN1 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Horizontal transport unit cover Opened when clearing paper misfeeds within the horizontal transport unit. Misfeed-clearing dial FN3 Turned when clearing paper misfeeds within the fin- isher.
Page 49: Finisher Fs-608/Punch Kit Pk-512
Before making copies Finisher FS-608/Punch kit PK-512 C550 1-17...
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Page 51 Before making copies Finisher FS-608 Part name Description Finishing tray 1 Collects printed pages. Finishing tray 2 Collects printed pages. Front door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds or jammed staples or when replacing the staple cartridge. Horizontal transport unit cover Opened when clearing paper misfeeds within the horizontal transport unit.
Page 52: Z Folding Unit Zu-603
Before making copies Z folding unit ZU-603 Part name Description Z folding/conveyance unit Pulled out when removing jammed paper. Guide lever FN1 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Punch scrap box Removed when emptying punch scraps that have accumulated from using the Punch settings. C550 1-20...
Page 53 Before making copies Part name Description Front door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds or punch scraps. Guide lever FN6 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Guide lever FN7 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Guide lever FN8 Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. Handle FN2 Grabbed when removing and inserting the unit.
Page 54: Post Inserter Pi-503
Before making copies Post inserter PI-503 Part name Description Post inserter control panel Operate when manually using the finisher. (See p. 2-104) Lower tray paper guide Slide to fit the size of paper being loaded when loading with cover sheets. Lower tray Load with cover sheets.
Page 55: Large Capacity Unit Lu-301
Before making copies Part name Description Upper tray paper guide Slide to fit the size of paper being loaded when loading with cover sheets. Upper unit release lever Raised to slide the upper unit to the left when clearing paper misfeeds. Large capacity unit LU-301 Part name Description...
Page 56 Before making copies Precautions for using the finisher: - Do not place objects on top of the finisher and below the paper output trays, otherwise the machine may be damaged. C550 1-24...
Page 57: Control Panel
Before making copies Control panel Part name Description Touch panel Displays various screens and messages. Specify the various settings by directly touching the panel. Main Power indicator Lights up in green when the machine is turned on with the main power switch. Sub power switch Press to turn on/off machine operations.
Page 58 Before making copies Part name Description [Interrupt] key Press to enter Interrupt mode. While the machine is in Interrupt mode, the indicator on the [Interrupt] key lights up in green and the message “Now in Interrupt mode.” appears on the touch panel. To cancel Inter- rupt mode, press the [Interrupt] key again.
Page 59 Before making copies Part name Description [User Box] key Press to enter User Box mode. While the machine is in User Box mode, the indicator on the [User Box] key lights up in green. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Box Operations]. [Fax/Scan] key Press to enter Fax/Scan mode.
Page 60: Basic Settings Screens
Before making copies Basic settings screens When the machine is ready to begin making copies after being turned on, the Basic screen appears. To activate a function or to select a setting, lightly touch the desired button in the touch panel. Basic screen Quick Copy screen C550...
Page 61 Before making copies Touching displays the Color settings, [Finishing] and [Auto Rotate OFF] in the left panel. Item Name Description Message display area The status of the machine and details on operations are displayed. Functions/settings display area Tabs and buttons for displaying screens containing various functions are displayed.
Page 62 Before making copies Detail The basic settings screen (Basic screen or Quick Copy screen) that ap- pears can be set with the “Copier Settings” parameter in the Custom Dis- play Settings screen (displayed from the User Setting screen). The arrangement of the buttons and screens differ with the Basic screen and Quick Copy screen;...
Page 63: Icons That Appear In The Screen
Before making copies Icons that appear in the screen Icon Description Indicates that data is being sent from the machine, regardless of the current mode. Indicates that data is being received from the machine, regardless of the current mode. Indicates that an error occurred during an image stabilization opera- tion, a print operation or a scan operation.
Page 64: Adjusting The Angle Of The Control Panel
Before making copies Adjusting the angle of the control panel The control panel can be adjusted to any of three angles. In addition, the control panel can be tilted to the left. Adjust the control panel to the angle that allows for easy operation. ➀...
Page 65 Before making copies The control panel stops at the middle position. To tilt the control panel even further, pull the control panel release le- ver toward you, and then push down on the con- trol panel again. The control panel stops at the lowest position.
Page 66 Before making copies To tilt the control panel to the left, hold the bot- tom of the control panel, and then tilt the panel to the left. To return the control panel to the upper posi- tion, pull the control pan- el release lever toward you, and then pull up on the control panel.
Page 67 Before making copies Reminder When tilting the control panel, do not grab the touch panel. C550 1-35...
Page 68: Turning On The Main Power And The Sub Power
Before making copies Turning on the main power and the sub power This machine has two power controls: the main power switch and the sub power switch. Turning on the machine The main power switch turns on/off all functions of the machine. Normally, the main power switch is turned on.
Page 69 Before making copies Press the sub power switch. Check that the touch panel is turned on. Detail When the sub power switch is turned on, the indicator on the [Start] key lights up in orange, and a screen indicating that the machine is starting up appears.
Page 70: Scanning During Warm-Up
Before making copies Scanning during warm-up Press the sub power switch. – For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning off the ma- chine” on page 1-39. The indicator on the [Start] key lights up in orange. After the warm-up message is displayed, the Basic screen appears. The indicator on the [Start] key lights up in blue.
Page 71: Turning Off The Machine
Before making copies – If the “Copy Operating Screen” parameter in Utility mode was set to “Yes”, touch [Next Copy Job] to display the Basic screen. – After the machine has finished warming up, the jobs will automati- cally be printed. How can the job being printed be stopped? % Press the [Stop] key.
Page 72 Before making copies Open the main power switch cover, and then set the main power switch to “o”. Close the main power switch cover. C550 1-40...
Page 73: Automatically Clearing Settings (Automatic Panel Reset)
Before making copies Reminder When the machine is turned off, then on again with the main power switch, wait at least 10 seconds to turn the machine on after turning it off. The machine may not operate correctly if it is turned on immediately after being turned off.
Page 74: Automatically Canceling The Mode Screen (System Auto Reset)
Before making copies Automatically canceling the mode screen (System Auto Reset) If no operation is performed for a specified length of time, the screen is au- tomatically changed to that for the mode given priority. This is the System Auto Reset operation. As the factory default, the Copy mode screen is displayed after 1 minute.
Page 75: Automatically Conserving Energy (Sleep Mode)
Before making copies can be changed to put the machine in Sleep mode instead. For details, refer to “System Settings” on page 11-31. The Low Power mode can also be canceled by pressing any key in the control panel or by touching the touch panel. Detail The length of time until the machine enters Low Power mode can be changed.
Page 76: Manually Conserving Energy
Before making copies Detail As a default, the machine enters Low Power mode if no operation is per- formed for 15 minutes, and then the machine enters Sleep mode after 30 minutes have elapsed. The length of time until the machine enters Sleep mode can be changed. For details, refer to “System Settings”...
Page 77 Before making copies Detail As the factory default, the Weekly Timer is not set. For details on setting the Weekly Timer, refer to “System Settings” on page 11-31. Press the [Power Save] key. Type in the password (up to 8 digits) for non-business hours. –...
Page 78 Before making copies – Specify a length of time between 5 minutes and 9 hours and 59 min- utes. How can a single digit be entered? % First, type in “0”. If a minutes setting of less than 5 is entered, the setting changes to 5 minutes.
Page 79: Controlling Each User's Use Of This Machine (User Authentication)
Before making copies Controlling each user’s use of this machine (User Authentication) If user authentication settings have been specified by the administrator, only users that have been registered can use this machine. In addition, the number of printed pages can be managed for each user. 0 When user authentication settings have been specified, only users who enter passwords for specified users can use this machine.
Page 80 Before making copies – If “Enhanced Security Mode” is set to “ON”, [Public User Access] and [User Name List] do not appear. – If external server authentication was selected as the user authenti- cation method, [Server Name] appears with the name of the default server.
Page 81 Before making copies Type in the user name, and then touch [OK]. Touch [Password]. Type in the password, and then touch [OK]. C550 1-49...
Page 82 Before making copies Touch [Login] or press the [Access] key. The Basic screen ap- pears. If account track settings have been applied, the account track screen ap- pears. However, if “Syn- chronize User Authentication & Ac- count Track” has been set to “Synchronize”, the account track screen does not appear if the users and accounts are synchronized.
Page 83: Controlling Each Account's Use Of This Machine (Account Track)
Before making copies Note The user authentication settings can be used together with the account track settings. If the “Synchronize User Authentication & Account Track” parameter is set to “Synchronize”, complete user authentication, and then log on by using the account track screen. User authentication settings can be specified using the User Authentica- tion parameters in Administrator Settings mode, available from the Utility mode.
Page 84 Before making copies – If the Administrator Settings mode settings have been set to “Pass- word Only”, the following screen appears. Touch [Password], and then continue with step 4. – If the “Account Track Input Method” in the Administrator Settings is set to “Password Only”, only [Password] is displayed in the authen- tication screen.
Page 85 Before making copies Touch [Password]. Type in the password, and then touch [OK]. Touch [Login] or press the [Access] key. The Basic screen ap- pears. Make copies using the desired copy settings. C550 1-53...
Page 86: Controlling Use Of This Machine With Authentication Unit (Biometric Type)
Before making copies When you are finished printing, press the [Access] key. A message appears, requesting confirmation to log off. Touch [Yes], and then touch [OK]. The account track screen appears. Detail The accounts can be managed in Administrator Settings mode, available from the Utility mode.
Page 87: When "1-To-Many Authentication" Has Been Specified
Before making copies To log on by entering the user name and password without using the au- thentication unit, touch [ID & PW]. Detail To use biometric authentication, register the vein patterns in the finger in advance. For details on specifying authentication settings for the authentication unit (biometric type) and on registering finger vein patterns, refer to the User’s Guide provided with the authentication unit (biometric type).
Page 88: When "1-To-1 Authentication" Has Been Specified
Before making copies The basic screen appears. When “1-to-1 authentication” has been specified Type in the user name. Place your finger on the authentication unit (bio- metric type). C550 1-56...
Page 89: Controlling Use Of This Machine With The Authentication Unit (Ic Card Type)
Before making copies The basic screen appears. Controlling use of this machine with the authentication unit (IC card type) An authentication unit (IC card type) can be used with this machine to per- form authentication. The authentication unit (IC card type) authenticates us- ers by reading the information registered on their IC card.
Page 90: When "Card Authentication" Has Been Specified
Before making copies When “Card Authentication” has been specified Place the IC card hori- zontally on the card scanning area of the au- thentication unit (IC card type). The Basic screen appears. C550 1-58...
Page 91: When "Card Authentication + Password" Has Been Specified
Before making copies When “Card Authentication + Password” has been specified Place the IC card hori- zontally on the card scanning area of the au- thentication unit (IC card type). Type in the password, and then touch [Login] or press the [Access] key. The Basic screen appears.
Page 92: Loading Paper Into Tray 1 And Tray 2
Before making copies Loading paper into tray 1 and tray 2 Pull out tray 1 or tray 2. Film Slide the lateral guides Lateral guides to fit the size of paper to be loaded. – If the lateral guides are not positioned correctly for the loaded paper, the paper size will not be...
Page 93 Before making copies Load the paper into the tray so that the side of , mark the paper to be printed on (the side facing up when the package was unwrapped) faces up. C550 1-61...
Page 94 Before making copies – Load letterhead paper so that the side to be printed on faces down. – If letterhead paper is loaded as shown below to make a single-sid- ed copy, the document image is printed on the side that was previ- ously printed on.
Page 95 Before making copies Close tray 1 or tray 2. Detail If special paper is loaded, the paper type setting must be specified. For details, refer to “Specifying a setting for special paper” on page 6-21. Reminder Be careful not to touch the film. For details on selecting the size and type of paper loaded in tray 1 and 2, refer to “Copy paper”...
Page 96: Loading Paper Into Tray 3
Before making copies Loading paper into tray 3 Pull out tray 3. Lift up the paper take-up roller, and then load the paper into the tray. – Load the paper into the tray so that the side of the paper to be printed on (the side facing up when the package was un-...
Page 97 Before making copies – If letterhead paper is loaded as shown below to make a single-sid- ed copy, the document image is printed on the side that was previ- ously printed on. The paper will be fed out facing down. ABCD How is curled paper loaded? % Flatten the paper before loading it.
Page 98 Before making copies Reminder For details on selecting the size and type of paper loaded in tray 3, refer to “Copy paper” on page 6-2. Do not load tray 3 with paper of a size other than that previously speci- fied.
Page 99: Loading Paper Into Tray 4
Before making copies Loading paper into tray 4 Pull out tray 4. Lift up the paper take-up roller, and then load the paper into the tray. – Load the paper into the tray so that the side of the paper to be printed on (the side facing up when the package was un-...
Page 100 Before making copies – If letterhead paper is loaded as shown below to make a single-sid- ed copy, the document image is printed on the side that was previ- ously printed on. The paper will be fed out facing down. ABCD How is curled paper loaded? % Flatten the paper before loading it.
Page 101 Before making copies Reminder For details on selecting the size and type of paper loaded in tray 4, refer to “Copy paper” on page 6-2. Do not load tray 4 with paper of a size other than that previously speci- fied.
Page 102: Loading Paper Into The Lct
Before making copies Loading paper into the LCT 0 LCT is an option Open the upper door. Lift up the paper take-up roller, and then load the paper into the tray. – Load the paper into the tray so that the side of the paper to be printed on (the side facing up when...
Page 103 Before making copies – If letterhead paper is loaded as shown below to make a single-sid- ed copy, the document image is printed on the side that was previ- ously printed on. The paper will be fed out facing down. ABCD ABCD How is curled paper loaded?
Page 104: Loading Paper Into The Bypass Tray
Before making copies Loading paper into the bypass tray Paper can be fed manually through the bypass tray if you wish to copy onto paper that is not loaded into a paper tray, or if you wish to copy onto thick paper, postcards, envelopes, OHP transparencies or label sheets.
Page 105 Before making copies Select the paper type. – To print on colored paper, envelopes or letterheads, touch [↓], and then select the paper type. – If “A6Card w” is selected, the paper type is automatically set to “Thick 3”. – For details on selecting a setting for non-standard-size paper, refer to “Specifying a non-standard paper size (Custom Size settings)”...
Page 106 Before making copies Reminder Push the paper guides firmly up against the edges of the paper. When loading postcards, load them in the w orientation, as shown in the illustration. Do not load postcards in the v orientation. If media other than postcards are inserted, select the appropriate paper type.
Page 107 Before making copies A maximum of 20 OHP transparencies can be loaded into the bypass tray. Before loading envelopes, press them down to make sure that all air is removed, and make sure that the folds of the flaps are firmly pressed, otherwise the envelopes may become wrinkled or a paper misfeed may occur.
Page 108 Before making copies A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded into the bypass tray. Flap side When loading label sheets, load them in the w orientation, as shown in the illustration. Do not load label sheets in the v orientation. C550 1-76...
Page 109 Before making copies A maximum of 50 label sheets can be loaded into the bypass tray. Side to be printed on Be sure to load letterhead paper so that the side to be printed on faces C550 1-77...
Page 110 Before making copies If letterhead paper is loaded as shown below to make a single-sided copy, the document image is printed on the side that was previously printed on. The paper will be fed out facing down. ABCD ABCD Note The image will be printed on the surface of the paper facing down when the paper is loaded into the bypass tray.
Page 111 Before making copies Detail For details on specifying the paper size for the bypass tray, refer to “Se- lecting a paper size setting (Size Setting)” on page 6-11. For details on the paper sizes, refer to “Copy paper” on page 6-2. C550 1-79...
Page 112: Basic Copy Operations
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Page 113: General Copy Operation
Basic copy operations Basic copy operations General copy operation This section contains information on the general operation for making cop- ies. The following procedure describes how to copy a single-sided document us- ing basic copy operations. Note The maximum loading capacity of the output trays for the optional finish- er may be limited depending on the paper size and selected Finishing settings.
Page 114 Basic copy operations Specify the desired copy settings. – The factory default settings for this machine are listed below. [Color]: Auto Color [Paper]: Auto Paper Select [Zoom]: Full Size (100.0%) [Duplex/Combine]: 1 > 1 [Quality/Density]: Text/Photo (Printed Photo) – For details on selecting settings in the Original Setting screen, refer to page 2-23.
Page 115 Basic copy operations Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. – If the number of copies was incorrectly entered, press the [C] (clear) key in the keypad, and then specify the correct number of copies. Press the [Start] key. –...
Page 116: Operations That Cannot Be Combined
Basic copy operations Operations that cannot be combined Certain copy settings cannot be used together. Specifying settings that cannot be combined will result in one of the following occurring. - The setting specified last is given priority. (The setting specified first is canceled.) - The setting specified first is given priority.
Page 117 Basic copy operations Set the “Booklet” function. The “2 Position” Staple setting is automatically canceled, and the “Booklet” function is set. To select the “2 Position” Staple setting, cancel the “Booklet” function, and then select the “2 Position” setting. C550...
Page 118: Operations Where The Setting Specified First Is Given Priority
Basic copy operations Operations where the setting specified first is given priority If a warning message appears, indicating that settings cannot be combined, those settings cannot be specified together. The procedure for selecting the “2 Position” Staple setting after setting the “Booklet”...
Page 119: Feeding The Document
Basic copy operations Feeding the document The document can be fed in either of the following two ways. Be sure to po- sition the document correctly according to the type of document being cop- ied. Document Feed Method Features Using the ADF By using the ADF, a multi-page document can be fed automatically, one page at a time.
Page 120 Basic copy operations Slide the lateral guides to fit the size of the doc- ument. Load the document in the document feed tray in order to be scanned with the side to be scanned face up. – Load the document pages so that the top of the document is toward the back or...
Page 121 Basic copy operations Adjust the lateral guides to the size of the docu- ment. – For details on load- ing documents of mixed sizes, refer to “Copying documents of mixed sizes (“Mixed Original” Lateral guides setting)” on page 2-25. – For details on speci- fying the document orientation, refer to...
Page 122: Placing The Document On The Original Glass
Basic copy operations Placing the document on the original glass 0 For details on the types of documents that can be placed on the original glass, refer to “Original documents” on page 6-26. 0 When placing the document on the original glass, be sure to lift open the ADF at least 20°.
Page 123 Basic copy operations – For details on speci- fying the binding margin position, refer to “Selecting the po- sition of the binding margin (Binding Po- sition settings)” on page 2-32. Original scales – For transparent or translucent docu- ments, place a blank Blank sheet sheet of paper of the of paper...
Page 124: Scanning The Document In Separate Batches ("Separate Scan" Setting)
Basic copy operations Scanning the document in separate batches (“Separate Scan” setting) A large document can be divided and scanned in a number of batches. A maximum of 100 document pages can be loaded into the ADF at one time. However, by specifying the “Separate Scan”...
Page 125 Basic copy operations In the Basic screen, touch [Separate Scan]. – To cancel the “Separate Scan” setting, touch [Separate Scan] again to deselect it. Press the [Start] key. After the document has been scanned, the following message appears. – Load the next batch of the document, and then press the [Start] key.
Page 126 Basic copy operations – If the “Separate Scan Output Method” parameter is set to “Batch Print”, touch [Finish] in the following screen, which appears while the document is scanned with the ADF, to continue to step 5. – If the document cannot be loaded into the ADF, place it on the orig- inal glass.
Page 127 Basic copy operations – The amount of memory available can be checked beside “Memory” in the lower-left corner of the screen. – To delete the image data, press the [Stop] key, and then delete the job. For details, refer to “Temporarily stopping scanning/printing” on page 2-111.
Page 128: Scanning A Multi-Page Document From The Original Glass
Basic copy operations – If the “Separate Scan Output Method” parameter is set to “Batch Print”, the copy settings can be changed. To change the copy set- tings, touch [Change Setting], and then touch [OK] after changing the settings as desired. Scanning a multi-page document from the original glass When carrying out sorting or making double-sided or combined copies using the original glass, place each page of a multi-page document on the original...
Page 129 Basic copy operations – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Placing the doc- ument on the original glass” on page 2-11. When When loaded loaded in the v in the w orientation: orientation: 20° 20° Close the ADF. In the Basic screen, touch [Duplex/Combine].
Page 130 Basic copy operations Touch [1-Sided > 2-Sided]. Touch [Binding Position], select the binding position for the copy, and then touch [OK]. – For details on specifying the binding position, refer to “Selecting double-sided copies” on page 2-62. Touch [Original Direction], select the orientation of the loaded docu- ment, and then touch [OK].
Page 131 Basic copy operations – For details on specifying the document orientation, refer to “Select- ing the document orientation (Original Direction settings)” on page 2-29. Touch [OK]. Press the [Start] key. Scanning begins. Position the second page or second side of the document onto the original glass, and then press the [Start] key.
Page 132 Basic copy operations – To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel]. After all document pages have been scanned, touch [Finish]. Press the [Start] key. – If the “Separate Scan Output Method” parameter is set to “Batch Print”, touch [Print] or press the [Start] key. C550 2-21...
Page 133 Basic copy operations – If the “Separate Scan Output Method” parameter is set to “Batch Print”, the copy settings can be changed. To change the copy set- tings, touch [Change Setting], and then touch [OK] after changing the settings as desired. C550 2-22...
Page 134: Specifying Document Settings
Basic copy operations Specifying document settings The following procedure describes how to select settings, for example, for the binding position and orientation of the document, in order to print the de- sired copies. Specifying the document size (Original Size settings) Copies can be produced after specifying the document scanning size if the document size cannot be detected automatically or if you wish to specify a certain document size.
Page 135 Basic copy operations The Original Size screen appears. Select the document size, and then touch [OK]. – Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of standard sizes. – To specify a standard size, touch the button for the desired docu- ment size.
Page 136: Copying Documents Of Mixed Sizes ("Mixed Original" Setting)
Basic copy operations – To specify a photo size, touch [Photo Size] to display the Photo Size screen. Touch the button for the desired document size, and then touch [OK]. Photo Size screen The Original Size screen appears again. Copying documents of mixed sizes (“Mixed Original” setting) Documents of different sizes can be loaded together into the ADF to be fed and scanned one by one automatically.
Page 137 Basic copy operations Align the documents as the references so that the side to be scanned faces up. Load the document in the document feed tray in the order to be scanned with the side to be scanned faces up. Slide the adjustable lateral guides against the edges of the document.
Page 138: Loading Folded (Z-Folded) Documents
Basic copy operations In the Basic screen, touch [Original Setting]. The Original Setting screen appears. Touch [Mixed Original]. – To cancel the “Mixed Original” setting, touch [Mixed Original] again to deselect it. Loading folded (Z-folded) documents If folded documents are loaded into the ADF to be copied, the document size is correctly detected.
Page 139 Basic copy operations – For details on loading the document, refer to “Loading the docu- ment into the ADF” on page 2-8. In the Basic screen, touch [Original Setting]. The Original Setting screen appears. Touch [Z-Folded Original]. C550 2-28...
Page 140: Selecting The Document Orientation (Original Direction Settings)
Basic copy operations – To cancel the “Z-Folded Original” setting, touch [Z-Folded Original] again to deselect it. Selecting the document orientation (Original Direction settings) When copying double-sided documents or making double-sided copies or combined copies, specify the document orientation, otherwise the copies may not be printed in the correct page order or correct front and back page arrangement.
Page 141 Basic copy operations Using the ADF Using the original Icon Description glass • Select this setting for a docu- ment loaded into the ADF with the top of the document toward the right side of this machine. • Select this setting for a docu- ment placed on the original glass with the top of the doc- ument toward the left side of...
Page 142: To Select An Original Direction Setting
Basic copy operations To select an Original Direction setting Position the document to be copied. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument” on page 2-8. In the Basic screen, touch [Original Setting]. The Original Setting screen appears. Touch [Original Direction].
Page 143: Selecting The Position Of The Binding Margin (Binding Position Settings)
Basic copy operations Touch the button for the orientation of the loaded document, and then touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. Selecting the position of the binding margin (Binding Position settings) If a double-sided document is loaded into the ADF, specify the position of the top of the back side of the document by specifying the binding margin position for the document.
Page 144 Basic copy operations Document binding margin Icon Description Select this setting if the document that is loaded has a binding margin at the top. When the document length Auto Select this setting to automatically select is 297 mm or less: the position of the binding margin.
Page 145: To Select A Binding Position Setting
Basic copy operations To select a Binding Position setting Position the document to be copied. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument” on page 2-8. – When loading a document with a binding margin, position the top of the document toward the back of the machine.
Page 146: Reducing The Effects Of Dust On The Left Partition Glass
Basic copy operations Touch the button for the desired binding margin position, and then touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. Reducing the effects of dust on the left partition glass If the “Despeckle” setting is selected, the effect that dust on the left partition glass has on copies can be reduced when scanning a document loaded into the ADF.
Page 147: Changing Scan Settings For Each Document
Basic copy operations In the Basic screen, touch [Original Setting]. Touch [Despeckle]. – To cancel the “Despeckle” setting, touch [Despeckle] again to deselect it. Note The scanning speed will be reduced. Changing scan settings for each document When scanning an document while using the “Separate Scan” setting or when multi-page documents are scanned from the original glass, the scan settings can be changed for each document.
Page 148 Basic copy operations In the Basic screen, touch [Separate Scan]. Press the [Start] key. Scanning begins. Touch [Change Setting]. A screen appears, allowing you to change the settings. Touch the button of the setting to be changed, select the desired set- ting, and then touch [OK].
Page 149 Basic copy operations – To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel]. Binding Position screen Zoom screen C550 2-38...
Page 150 Basic copy operations Frame Erase screen Center Erase screen Original Size screen C550 2-39...
Page 151 Basic copy operations – For details on specifying the Zoom setting, refer to “Specifying a Zoom setting” on page 2-47. For details on specifying the “Frame Erase” setting, refer to “Erasing specified areas of copies (“Frame Erase” function)” on page 7-93. –...
Page 152: Selecting A Color Setting
Basic copy operations Selecting a Color setting Select a color setting for making copies. The following five Color settings are available. Note As the factory default, “Auto Color” is selected. Color setting Description Auto Color Select this setting to automatically detect whether the scanned document is in color or in black and white, and then select the appropriate Color setting (“Full Color”...
Page 153: To Select A Color Setting
Basic copy operations To select a Color setting The following procedure describes how to select a Color setting. In the Basic screen, touch [Color]. The Color screen appears. Select the desired Color setting. – If the “2 Color” setting was selected, touch the button for the de- sired colors, and then touch [OK].
Page 154 Basic copy operations – With the “2 Color” setting, various color combinations are available. Color combinations other than those displayed are not available. – If the “Single Color” setting was selected, touch the button for the desired color, and then touch [OK]. –...
Page 155: Selecting A Paper Setting
Basic copy operations Selecting a Paper Setting The paper size can be selected automatically according to the document size or it can be specified manually. Specify the paper size according to the corresponding procedure, depending on the desired copy settings. As the factory default, “Auto”...
Page 156: Automatically Selecting The Paper Size ("Auto" Paper Setting)
Basic copy operations Automatically selecting the paper size (“Auto” Paper setting) The size of the loaded document is detected, and copies are produced using paper of the same size. If the “Full Size” Zoom setting was specified, paper of the same size as the document is selected.
Page 157: Manually Selecting The Desired Paper Size
Basic copy operations Manually selecting the desired paper size 0 By also selecting the “Auto” Zoom setting, the most appropriate zoom ra- tio is selected based on the size of the loaded document and the speci- fied paper size. For details on the “Auto” Zoom setting, refer to “Automatically selecting the zoom ratio (“Auto”...
Page 158: Specifying A Zoom Setting
Basic copy operations Specifying a Zoom setting The zoom ratio can be set in order to make a copy on paper with a size dif- ferent than the document or to enlarge or reduce the size of the copy image. As the factory default, “Full Size”...
Page 159: Specifying The Zoom Ratio Of The Document ("Full Size" Setting)
Basic copy operations Touch [Auto]. Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again. Specifying the zoom ratio of the document (“Full Size” setting) A copy that is the same size as the document (100%) is produced. 0 Touch [+] to enlarge the zoom ratio, and touch [-] to reduce the zoom ratio in 0.1% increments.
Page 160: Typing In The Zoom Ratio (Xy Zoom Setting)
Basic copy operations Touch [Full Size]. Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again. Typing in the zoom ratio (XY Zoom setting) By using the keypad, a zoom ratio between 25.0% and 400.0% can be typed in directly without changing the height-to-width ratio. 0 If a value outside the allowable range is specified, the message “Input er- ror”...
Page 161 Basic copy operations Touch [XY Zoom]. Using the keypad, type in the desired zoom ratio (between 25.0% and 400.0%). Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next screen that appears. The Basic screen appears again. C550 2-50...
Page 162: Slightly Reducing The Copy ("Minimal" Setting)
Basic copy operations Slightly reducing the copy (“Minimal” setting) A document image can be printed slightly smaller (93.0%) than the original document size and centered in the copy. 0 The zoom ratio of the “Minimal” setting can be changed (between 90.0% and 99.9%).
Page 163: Selecting A Preset Zoom Ratio (Enlarge And Reduce Settings)
Basic copy operations Selecting a preset zoom ratio (Enlarge and Reduce settings) The most suitable zoom ratios for copying from common standard document sizes to standard paper sizes are preset. In the Basic screen, touch [Zoom]. The Zoom screen appears. Touch the button for the appropriate zoom ratio beside “Enlarge”...
Page 164: Typing In Separate X And Y Zoom Ratios (Individual Zoom Settings)
Basic copy operations Typing in separate X and Y zoom ratios (Individual Zoom settings) By using the keypad, separate zoom ratios can be typed in directly for the horizontal direction (between 25.0% and 400.0%) and for the vertical direc- tion (between 25.0% and 400.0%). By combining different horizontal and vertical zoom ratios, the copy image can be adjusted as shown below.
Page 165 Basic copy operations Touch [XY Zoom]. Touch [X] under “Set Individual Zoom”, and then use the keypad to type in the desired zoom ratio (between 25.0% and 400.0%) for the X direction. C550 2-54...
Page 166: Selecting A Stored Zoom Ratio
Basic copy operations Touch [Y] under “Set Individual Zoom”, and then use the keypad to type in the desired zoom ratio (between 25.0% and 400.0%) for the Y direction. – To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel]. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next screen that appears. The Basic screen appears again.
Page 167: Storing The Desired Zoom Ratio
Basic copy operations In the Basic screen, touch [Zoom]. The Zoom screen appears. Touch the button for the desired zoom ratio under “Set Zoom Ratio”. Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again. Storing the desired zoom ratio Three frequently used zoom ratios and the zoom ratio for the “Minimal” set- ting can be stored.
Page 168 Basic copy operations 0 The default zoom ratios (400.0%, 200.0% and 50.0%) are stored. When a new zoom ratio is stored, it overwrites the zoom ratio stored with the selected button. 0 If a button stored with a zoom ratio is not touched before [OK] is touched, no setting is changed.
Page 169 Basic copy operations Using the keypad, type in the desired zoom ratio (between 25.0% and 400.0%). – To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel]. Touch [Set Zoom]. Touch the button or [Minimal] where the new zoom ratio is to be stored. –...
Page 170: Selecting An Original > Copy Setting
Basic copy operations Selecting an Original > Copy setting The following four Original > Copy setting combinations are possible. Original > Copy settings Description 1-Sided > 1-Sided Select this setting to produce single-sided copies from sin- gle-sided documents. 1-Sided > 2-Sided Select this setting to produce one double-sided copy from two single-sided documents.
Page 171: Selecting Single-Sided Copies
Basic copy operations Original > Copy settings Description 2-Sided > 2-Sided Select this setting to produce double-sided copies from double-sided documents. The following procedures describe how to select Original > Copy settings. Selecting single-sided copies 0 As the factory default, “1-Sided > 1-Sided” is selected. In the Basic screen, touch [Duplex/Combine].
Page 172 Basic copy operations Touch [1-Sided > 1-Sided] or [2-Sided > 1-Sided]. – If “2-Sided > 1-Sided” is selected, specify the position of the bind- ing margin and the orientation of the loaded document, otherwise the copies will not be printed as desired. –...
Page 173: Selecting Double-Sided Copies
Basic copy operations Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again. Selecting double-sided copies 0 As the factory default, “1-Sided > 1-Sided” is selected. In the Basic screen, touch [Duplex/Combine]. The Duplex/Combine screen appears. Touch [1-Sided > 2-Sided] or [2-Sided > 2-Sided]. –...
Page 174 Basic copy operations – For a single-sided document, select the binding position for the copy, and then touch [OK]. – For a double-sided document, select the binding positions for the document and the copy, and then touch [OK]. – If the binding position for the document is set to “Auto”, the position of the binding margin is automatically selected.
Page 175 Basic copy operations Touch [Original Direction], select the orientation of the loaded docu- ment, and then touch [OK]. – For details on specifying the document orientation, refer to “Select- ing the document orientation (Original Direction settings)” on page 2-29. Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again.
Page 176: Selecting A Combined Copy Setting
Basic copy operations Selecting a combined copy setting Document images of multiple pages (2, 4 or 8 pages) can be combined and printed on a single page, reducing paper use. The following three combined copy settings are available. Detail When select the combined copy setting, copies are produced with the most appropriate zoom ratio (recommended zoom ratio) selected for the document and paper size.
Page 177 Basic copy operations Setting Description 4in1 Select this setting to print four document pages on one page. The page arrangement (Numbering Direction setting) can be specified. Horizontal Vertical 8in1 Select this setting to print eight document pages on one page. The page arrangement (Numbering Direction setting) can be specified.
Page 178: Copying Multiple Document Pages Onto A Single Page (Combined Copy Settings)
Basic copy operations Copying multiple document pages onto a single page (combined copy settings) If a combined copy setting is selected, specify the position of the binding margin and the loading orientation for the document, otherwise the copies may not be printed in the desired arrangement. For details on specifying the position of the binding margin, refer to “Select- ing the position of the binding margin (Binding Position settings)”...
Page 179 Basic copy operations – Select the setting and page arrangement according to the orienta- tion and number of the combined pages. If “4in1 / 8in1” is selected, whether the “Horizontal” or “Vertical” pa- per arrangement is selected can be viewed in the touch panel. However, this appears only if the “Left Pane Display Default”...
Page 180: Selecting The Quality Of The Document
Basic copy operations 2.10 Selecting the quality of the document Loading documents with small print or photos (Original Type settings) Select the setting for the text and image type of the document to better ad- just the copy quality. The following Original Type settings are available. Note As the factory default, “Text/Photo - Printed Photo”...
Page 181: To Select An Original Type Setting
Basic copy operations Icon Description Select this setting when copying documents with a back- ground color or documents containing pencil markings or fine colored lines. A sharp copy image is produced. Select this setting when copying documents containing only text that appears faint (such as that written with a pen- cil).
Page 182 Basic copy operations Touch the button for the quality setting most appropriate for the loaded document. – For a document that contains only text, touch [Text]. – For a document that contains both text and photos, touch [Text/ Photo] to display the Photo Type screen. Touch the button for the appropriate setting, and then touch [OK].
Page 183 Basic copy operations – For a document that contains photos, touch [Photo] to display the Photo Type screen. Touch the button for the appropriate setting, and then touch [OK]. – For a document that contains maps, touch [Map]. – For a document that contains faint text, touch [Dot Matrix Original]. –...
Page 184: Selecting The Density Settings
Basic copy operations 2.11 Selecting the Density settings The copy density and the background density can be adjusted according to the original document. In addition, the copy can be printed with a glossy fin- ish and the reproduction quality of the text can be adjusted. The following density adjustments are available.
Page 185 Basic copy operations Touch [Density]. The Density screen appears. Select the desired Density setting. – Each time [Light] or [Dark] is touched, the density is lightened or darkened by one level. – To select the center setting (default setting), touch [Standard]. –...
Page 186: Adjusting The Background Density (Background Removal Settings)
Basic copy operations Adjusting the background density (Background Removal settings) In the Basic screen, touch [Quality/Density]. The Quality/Density screen appears. Touch [Background Removal]. The Background Removal screen appears. C550 2-75...
Page 187: Adjusting The Reproduction Quality Of Text
Basic copy operations Select the desired Background Removal setting. – Each time [Light] or [Dark] is touched, the density is lightened or darkened by one level. – To select the third setting from the right (default setting), touch [Standard]. – Touch [Auto] to automatically adjust the level of the background density according to the document being copied.
Page 188 Basic copy operations Touch [Text Enhancement]. The Text Enhancement screen appears. Select the desired text density setting. – Each time [Lighter Text] or [Darker Text] is touched, the density is lightened or darkened by one level. To select the middle setting of the nine levels (“0”), touch [Stand- ard].
Page 189: Printing With A Glossy Finish ("Glossy" Setting)
Basic copy operations Printing with a glossy finish (“Glossy” setting) In the Basic screen, touch [Quality/Density]. The Quality/Density screen appears. Touch [Glossy]. – To cancel the “Glossy” setting, touch [Glossy] again to deselect it. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. C550 2-78...
Page 190: Selecting Finishing Settings
Basic copy operations 2.12 Selecting Finishing settings Various settings can be selected for sorting and finishing copies fed into the copy output tray. Detail When loading the original into the ADF, copies will be produced accord- ing to the specified finishing method after every page of the original has been scanned, regardless of whether [Sort] or [Group] is selected as the finishing type.
Page 191 Basic copy operations Note From Administrator Settings mode, the machine can be set so that cop- ies are fed out without being shifted when the finisher is installed. As a factory default, the machine is set to shift the copies that are fed out. For details on specifying settings for shifting copies that are fed out when the finisher is installed, refer to “System Settings”...
Page 192 Basic copy operations Setting Description Offset If no finisher is installed If the sorting conditions are met, printed copies are fed out and sorted in an alternating crisscross pattern. If a finisher is installed The copies are fed out and stacked on top of each other with each set shifted to separate it.
Page 193 Basic copy operations Setting Description Punch Holes are punched (2, 3 or 4 holes) in the copies for filing them. The following procedures describe how to select Finishing settings. Reminder The Staple settings are available only if the optional finisher is installed. The Punch settings are available only if the punch kit or Z folding unit is installed with the optional finisher.
Page 194: Separating Copies By Sets ("Sort" Setting)
Basic copy operations Separating copies by sets (“Sort” setting) 0 As the factory default, “Group” is selected. 0 If offset sorting is selected while no finisher is installed, printed copies will be fed out and sorted in an alternating w and v pattern if the following conditions are met.
Page 195: Separating Copies By Pages ("Group" Setting)
Basic copy operations – To separate each set of copies, touch [Yes] under “Offset”. Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again. Separating copies by pages (“Group” Setting) 0 As the factory default, “Group” is selected. 0 If offset sorting is selected while no finisher is installed, printed copies will be fed out and sorted in an alternating w and v pattern if the following conditions are met.
Page 196: Stapling Copies (Staple Settings)
Basic copy operations Touch [Group]. – To separate each set of pages, touch [Yes] under “Offset”. Touch [OK]. The Basic screen appears again. Stapling copies (Staple settings) Detail In order for the copies to be stapled, all of the following conditions must be met.
Page 197 Basic copy operations When Finisher FS-517/FS-608 is installed Tray Paper weight Paper size Paper capacity Output tray 1 64 g/m to 90 g/m A3 w to A5 v, 20 to 50 sets (A3 w, 11 × 17 w, 91 g/m to 209 g/ 12-1/4 ×...
Page 198 Basic copy operations Tray Number of Bound Pages Maximum Number of Sets Others 2 sheets to 9 sheets 100 sets (80 g/m 10 sheets to 20 sheets 50 sets 21 sheets to 30 sheets 30 sets 31 sheets to 40 sheets 25 sets 41 sheets to 50 sheets 20 sets...
Page 199 Basic copy operations Under “Staple”, touch either [Corner] or [2 Position]. – To cancel the Staple setting, touch [None]. Touch [Position Setting]. – Select the stapling position, and then touch [OK]. – When the “2 Position” Staple setting is selected. C550 2-88...
Page 200: Punching Holes In Copies (Punch Settings)
Basic copy operations – When the “Corner” Staple setting is selected. – Touch [Auto] to automatically determine the stapling position ac- cording to the orientation of the loaded document. If the document length is 297 mm or less, the long side of the paper is stapled. If the document length is more than 297 mm, the short side of the paper is stapled.
Page 201 Basic copy operations If a Punch setting is to be selected, select the orientation in which the document is positioned. If an Original Direction setting is not selected, holes may not be punched in the copies as desired. For details on specifying the document orientation, refer to “Selecting the document orientation (Original Direction settings)”...
Page 202 Basic copy operations Under “Punch”, touch [2-Hole], [3-Hole] or [4-Hole]. – To cancel the Punch setting, touch [None]. Touch [Position Setting]. – Select the punched hole position, and then touch [OK]. C550 2-91...
Page 203 Basic copy operations – Touch [Auto] to automatically determine the position of the punched holes according to the orientation of the loaded docu- ment. If the document length is 297 mm or less, the holes are punched along the long side of the paper. If the document length is more than 297 mm, the holes are punched along the short side of the paper.
Page 204: Selecting A Folding Setting
Basic copy operations 2.13 Selecting a folding setting By installing optional equipments, copies can be folded, or folded and bound with staples at the same time, and then fed out. Available settings differ de- pending on the optional equipments installed. Setting Description Compatible...
Page 205 Basic copy operations Note Copies can be folded in half or in three or bound at the center only if Fin- isher FS-608 is installed. Z-folding is available when the Z folding unit is installed with the finisher. For details, refer to “Z-Folding and outputting papers (“Z-Fold” setting)” on page 2-100.
Page 206: Folding Copies In Half ("Half-Fold" Setting)
Basic copy operations Folding copies in half (“Half-Fold” setting) When Finisher FS-608 is installed Paper weight Paper size 64 g/m to 90 g/m A3 w, B4 w, A4 w, 12-1/4 × 18 w, 11 × 17 w, 8-1/2 × 14 w, 8-1/2 ×...
Page 207: Binding Copies At The Center ("Center Staple & Fold" Setting)
Basic copy operations Touch [Half-Fold]. – As the factory default, the “Booklet” function is automatically spec- ified when “Half-Fold” is selected. – To cancel the “Half-Fold” setting, touch [No] or the button for a dif- ferent setting. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] again. Binding copies at the center (“Center Staple &...
Page 208 Basic copy operations Touch [Fold/Bind]. The Fold/Bind screen appears. Touch [Center Staple & Fold]. – If a cover sheet is added with the “Cover Sheet” function, the cover sheet (200 g/m ) cannot be stapled. – When the “Center Staple & Fold” setting is selected, the following factory default settings are automatically selected.
Page 209: To Fold Copies In Three ("Tri-Fold" Setting)
Basic copy operations Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] again. To fold copies in three (“Tri-Fold” setting) When Finisher FS-608 is installed Paper weight Paper size Maximum number of tri- folded sheets 64 g/m to 90 g/m A4 w, 8-1/2 × 11 w, 16K w 1 sheet Number of folded sheets Maximum number of sets...
Page 210 Basic copy operations Touch [Fold/Bind]. The Fold/Bind screen appears. Touch [Tri-Fold]. – When the “Tri-Fold” setting is selected, the following Finishing set- tings are not available. Group Offset Staple Punch – To cancel the “Tri-Fold” setting, touch [No] or the button for a dif- ferent setting.
Page 211: Z-Folding And Outputting Papers ("Z-Fold" Setting)
Basic copy operations Z-Folding and outputting papers (“Z-Fold” setting) Copies can be Z-folded and output. In addition, originals of mixed sizes can be Z-folded and output in the same specified paper size. When the finished size is A4 Detail The Z-folding function is not available in the following cases. When the original size and output paper size are the same.
Page 212 Basic copy operations Detail For details on setting the mixed (size) originals, refer to “Copying docu- ments of mixed sizes (“Mixed Original” setting)” on page 2-25. When Finisher FS-517/FS-518/FS-608 and Z folding unit are installed Paper weight 64 g/m to 90 g/m Paper size A3 w, B4 w, 11 ×...
Page 213 Basic copy operations Touch [Fold/Bind]. The Fold/Bind screen appears. Touch [Z-Fold]. – To cancel the “Z-Fold” setting, touch [Z-Fold] or the button for a dif- ferent setting. C550 2-102...
Page 214 Basic copy operations – For mixed originals, touch [Finished Z-Fold Size], specify the fin- ished size, and then touch [OK]. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] again. C550 2-103...
Page 215: Manually Using The Finisher
Basic copy operations 2.14 Manually using the finisher If the post inserter is installed onto the finisher, the finisher can be operated manually by using the control panel of the post inserter. The following Finishing settings are available with each of the option config- urations.
Page 216 Basic copy operations Reminder Only load paper into the lower tray. Do not use the upper tray. Paper weight Paper size Number of Output sheets tray “Corner” Staple, “2 Plain paper (64 to 90 A3w to A5v, 12- Finisher FS-517 Finish- Position”...
Page 217: Names Of Control Panel Parts
Basic copy operations Names of control panel parts Center Staple & Fold Corner Staple [Finishing] key [Punch] key 2 Position Staple [Start/stop] key Tri-Fold Finishing Load the paper into the lower tray of the post in- serter. – If the “Corner” or “2 Position”...
Page 218 Basic copy operations Slide the paper guides to fit the size of the paper. Press the [Finishing] key or [Punch] key, and then select the desired Finishing settings. – When the “Corner” or “2 Position” Staple settings, or the “Center Staple &...
Page 219: Selecting Not To Rotate The Image
Basic copy operations 2.15 Selecting not to rotate the image Copies can be printed with the image not rotated to fit the orientation of the loaded paper. Document Auto Rotate OFF Auto Rotate Note Depending on the paper size and zoom ratio, some parts of the image may be lost.
Page 220: Scanning The Next Document To Be Copied While A Copy Job Is Being Printed (Next Job Reservation)
Basic copy operations 2.16 Scanning the next document to be copied while a copy job is being printed (next job reservation) The settings for the next copy job can be specified and the document can be scanned while a copy job is being printed so that it can be printed once the current copy job is finished.
Page 221 Basic copy operations – If the “Copy Operating Screen” parameter in Utility mode is set to “Yes”, touch [Next Copy Job] while printing to display the Basic screen. – For details on specifying the screen that appears while printing, re- fer to “Custom Display Settings”...
Page 222: Temporarily Stopping Scanning/Printing
Basic copy operations 2.17 Temporarily stopping scanning/printing Follow the procedure described below to temporarily stop scanning the doc- ument and stop the printing operation. 0 If a document is being scanned for a job, pressing the [Stop] key stops scanning. 0 For details on deleting a temporarily stopped job, refer to “Deleting a paused job”...
Page 223: Deleting A Paused Job
Basic copy operations 2.18 Deleting a paused job Follow the procedure described below to delete a temporarily stopped job. 0 For details on temporarily stopping a job being scanned or printed, refer to “Temporarily stopping scanning/printing” on page 2-111. 0 Select only one job at a time to be deleted. 0 To continue a temporarily stopped job, press the [Start] key.
Page 224: Additional Copy Operations
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Page 225: Checking The Copy Settings (Check Job)
Additional copy operations Additional copy operations Checking the Copy Settings (Check Job) From the Check Job Details screens, the current copy settings can be checked and changed if desired. To check the settings Touch [Check Job] in the left panel, and then touch [Check Details]. C550...
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Page 229: To Change The Settings
Additional copy operations After checking the settings, touch [Close]. The Basic screen appears again. Detail There are nine Check Job Settings screens. The number of the currently displayed screen appears to the right of the screen title. To display the previous screen, touch [←Back]. To display the next screen, touch [Forward→].
Page 230: Printing A Proof To Check The Settings (Proof Copy)
Additional copy operations Printing a proof to check the settings (Proof Copy) Before printing a large number of copies, a single proof copy can first be printed so that it can be checked. This prevents copy errors from occurring. Position the document to be copied. –...
Page 231 Additional copy operations – When the original is loaded into the ADF: Press the [Start] key. If the document was placed on the original glass, touch [Finish], and then press the [Start] key. – If the document was loaded into the ADF, printing of the proof copy begins without the screen appearing confirming that scanning of the document is finished.
Page 232 Additional copy operations job to be stopped from the list of jobs in the left panel, and then touch [Delete]. In the screen that appears, requesting confirmation to delete the job, touch [Yes], and then touch [OK]. – If no operation is performed within the specified length of time while this screen is displayed, the copy job being proofed is registered as a stored job and the Basic screen appears again.
Page 233 Additional copy operations – The number beside “Copies” in the screen for changing the settings is the number of copies that will be printed when [Print] is touched. Press the [Proof Copy] key to print another proof copy. – To stop the proof copy while scanning or printing, perform the op- eration described in “Temporarily stopping scanning/printing”...
Page 234: Checking The Print Image As A Preview Image (Advanced Preview)
Additional copy operations Checking the print image as a preview image (Ad- vanced Preview) Print image can be checked as a preview image before printing. This pre- vents print errors from occurring. Preview screen In the Preview screen, originals that have been scanned in a wrong direction can be rotated and settings specified before scanning can be changed.
Page 235: Zoom
Additional copy operations Zoom In Zoom, the preview image can be enlarged to check the original in detail. By touching [+] or [-], the zoom ratio can be changed between the full size or at a size of 2, 4 or 8 times the normal size. Use the scroll bars in the right end and bottom end of the image to view the desired section of the image.
Page 236: View Finishing
Additional copy operations Touch [Select Odd] to rotate the odd pages among the scanned pages. Touch [Select Even] to rotate the even pages among the scanned pages. Touch [Select All] to rotate all the scanned pages. Directly selecting a scanned page rotates the selected page. View Finishing Touch [View Finishing] to display the finishing settings in the preview image with icons and texts, and finishing status can be checked.
Page 237: Change Setting
Additional copy operations Change Setting In Change Setting, settings for the original to be scanned next can be changed. Note For details on the setting method, refer to the appropriate description section. Touching [Preview] in the left pane displays the preview image. The set- tings displayed in the preview image are limited to those apply to all orig- inal pages.
Page 238 Additional copy operations Press the [Proof Copy] key. The Select Proof Copy Method screen appears. Touch [Preview on Screen] for Mode, and then select the original direc- tion. – When the original is placed on the original glass: – When the original is loaded into the ADF: C550 3-15...
Page 239 Additional copy operations Press the [Start] key. Scanning of the original starts, and the Preview screen (View Status) appears. Check the preview image. – To change the settings, touch [View Pages]. Go to step 7. – To start printing, press the [Start] key. –...
Page 240 Additional copy operations Detail When originals are scanned using the Program Jobs function, the finish- ing image can be previewed after all the originals are scanned and [Finish] is touched. For details on the Program Jobs function, refer to “Scanning documents with different settings and printing copies all together (“Pro- gram Jobs”...
Page 241: Interrupting A Copy Job (Interrupt Mode)
Additional copy operations Interrupting a copy job (Interrupt mode) The current jobs can be temporarily interrupted so a document can be cop- ied with different copy settings. This is convenient for quickly making a copy. Detail For details on making a copy after printing of the current job is finished, refer to “Increasing printing priority”...
Page 242 Additional copy operations Note If the interrupting job is cancelled, printing for the interrupted job auto- matically restarts. C550 3-19...
Page 243: Registering Copy Programs (Mode Memory)
Additional copy operations Registering copy programs (Mode Memory) Frequently used copy settings can be stored together as a program to easily be recalled. A maximum of 30 programs can be registered. A name of up to 16 characters can be specified for the registered copy pro- grams.
Page 244 Additional copy operations From the copy program buttons that appear in the screen, touch the button where you wish to store the copy settings, and then touch [Reg- ister Program]. – There are three Recall Copy Program screens. Touch [↑] and [↓] to display a different screen.
Page 245 Additional copy operations After typing in the name, touch [OK]. – The copy program can be given the same name as a copy program that has already been registered. – To stop specifying the name of the copy program, touch [Cancel]. The Recall Copy Program screen appears again.
Page 246: Deleting A Copy Program
Additional copy operations Touch [OK] or [Cancel]. – To return to the Basic screen, press the [Mode Memory] key. Detail To stop registering the program, press the [Reset] key or the [Mode Mem- ory] key. No matter which screen is displayed, the registration is cancelled. Otherwise, continue to touch [Cancel] until the Basic screen is displayed.
Page 247 Additional copy operations Touch [Yes], and then touch [OK]. The Recall Copy Program screen appears again. The copy settings registered in the copy program are erased. C550 3-24...
Page 248: Copying With Programmed Copy Settings (Mode Memory)
Additional copy operations Copying with programmed copy settings (Mode Memory) Programmed copy settings can be recalled to be used again for copying. Position the document to be copied. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument”...
Page 249 Additional copy operations Press the [Check Program Settings] key. The Check Job Settings screen appears. Check the copy settings registered with the selected copy program. – The copy settings cannot be changed from the Check Job Settings screens. – There are six Check Job Settings screens. The number to the right of the screen title indicates the number of the currently displayed screen.
Page 250 Additional copy operations Touch [OK]. The programmed copy settings are recalled and the Basic screen ap- pears again. Press the [Start] key. Copying begins with the recalled copy settings. Note To stop recalling a copy program, press the [Reset] key or the [Mode Memory] key or touch [Cancel].
Page 251: Displaying Function Descriptions (Help)
Additional copy operations Displaying function descriptions (Help) Descriptions of the various functions and details of operations can be viewed. There are two methods for displaying the Help screens. - Main Help screens (from the Basic screen) - Help screens for settings (from screens other than the Basic screen) Overview of Help screens The following items are provided in the Help Menu screen.
Page 252 Additional copy operations Detail The Help screens cannot be displayed when the following operations are being performed. While scanning, while printing a proof copy, while previewing, during En- large Display mode, during Accessibility mode While the Help screens are displayed, the following keys are not availa- ble.
Page 253 Additional copy operations Help screen (bottom level) (Example: Function → Copy → Color) Help screen (bottom level) (Example: Search by Operation → Copy- ing → Selecting the Color → Copy same color as original) Touch [Shortcut to Function] to set the selected function. Detail If you are viewing the Help screen of a different function from the one that is currently selected, [Shortcut to Function] cannot be selected.
Page 254 Additional copy operations Function Map screen (Example: Copy) A chart of the available functions and settings are displayed in the function maps. Select an item from the chart for the Help screen that you wish to view. Detail There are 13 Function Map screens for Copy mode. The top number in- dicates the number of the 13 screens that is currently displayed.
Page 255: Displaying Main Help Screens
Additional copy operations Displaying main Help screens As an example, the following procedures describe the Help screens that are displayed for copy operations by using “Function”. With the Basic screen displayed, press the [Help] key. The Help Menu screen appears. Touch [Function] or press the [1] key in the keypad.
Page 256 Additional copy operations Touch [Copy] or [Open], or press the [1] key in the keypad. The Copy Help screen appears. Touch [Open] or the right of the desired information, or press the key in the keypad for the number to the left of the desired information to dis- play the corresponding Help screen.
Page 257: Specifying Control Panel Settings (Accessibility Mode)
Additional copy operations Specifying control panel settings (Accessibility mode) This section contains details on the procedures for specifying control panel settings and adjusting the touch panel. Displaying the Accessibility Setting screen Press the [Accessibility] key. The Accessibility Setting screen appears. Detail To exit the Accessibility Setting screen and return to the Basic screen, press the [Accessibility] key or the [Reset] key, or touch [Close].
Page 258 Additional copy operations Touch [Touch Panel Adjustment] or press the [1] key in the keypad. The Touch Panel Adjust- ment screen appears. Why does the ma- chine not respond when [Touch Panel Adjustment] is touched? The touch sensors are not aligned on the touch panel.
Page 259: Setting The Key Repeat Start/Interval Time Functions
Additional copy operations – To reset the adjustment, press the [C] (clear) key, and then touch the four check points [+]. If the check points have been touched correctly, the indicator on the [Start] key lights up in blue. Press the [Start] key. The touch panel is adjusted, and the Accessibility Setting screen ap- pears again.
Page 260 Additional copy operations Touch [Key Repeat Start/Interval Time] or press the [2] key in the key- pad. The Key Repeat Start/In- terval Time screen ap- pears. Touch [+] and [-] to specify the starting time and the interval for the key repeat feature.
Page 261: Setting The "System Auto Reset Confirmation" Function
Additional copy operations – To reduce the time, touch [-]. – Both settings can be set between 0.1 second and 3.0 seconds in 0.1-second increments. – To cancel changes to the settings, press the [Reset] key. Touch [OK]. The Accessibility Setting screen appears again. Touch [Close] or press the [Accessibility] key.
Page 262 Additional copy operations Display the Accessibility Setting screen. – For details on displaying the Accessibility Setting screen, refer to “Displaying the Accessibility Setting screen” on page 3-34. – For details on the automatic system reset operation, refer to “Auto- matically canceling the mode screen (System Auto Reset)” on page 1-42.
Page 263 Additional copy operations Touch the button for the desired display time. – To not display the message requesting confirmation to exit Enlarge Display mode, touch [No]. – To display the message requesting confirmation to exit Enlarge Dis- play mode, touch the button ([30 second], [60 second], [90 second] or [120 second]) for the length of time that the message is to be dis- played.
Page 264: Setting The "Auto Reset Confirmation" Function
Additional copy operations Setting the “Auto Reset Confirmation” function When the automatic panel reset operation is performed in Enlarge Display mode, a message can be displayed, allowing you to choose either to contin- ue operating without resetting the current settings or to reset the settings. In addition, it is possible to specify when the message is displayed, request- ing confirmation to reset the settings in Enlarge Display mode.
Page 265 Additional copy operations Touch [Auto Reset Confirmation] or press the [4] key in the keypad. The Auto Reset Confir- mation screen appears. Touch the button for the desired display time. – To not display the message requesting confirmation to reset the settings, touch [No].
Page 266: Setting The "Enlarge Display Mode Confirmation" Function
Additional copy operations – To display the message requesting confirmation to reset the set- tings, touch the button ([30 second], [60 second], [90 second] or [120 second]) for the length of time that the message is to be dis- played. –...
Page 267 Additional copy operations Yes: The settings that cannot be displayed are cancelled, and the Enlarge Display mode is entered. No: The Enlarge Display mode is not entered. Display the Accessibility Setting screen. – For details on displaying the Accessibility Setting screen, refer to “Displaying the Accessibility Setting screen”...
Page 268: Setting The "Message Display Time" Function
Additional copy operations Select whether or not the message is displayed. – To cancel changes to the settings, press the [Reset] key. All chang- es to the settings are canceled. Touch [OK]. The Accessibility Setting screen appears again. Touch [Close] or press the [Accessibility] key. The Basic screen appears again.
Page 269 Additional copy operations Touch [Message Display Time] or press the [1] key in the keypad. The Message Display Time screen appears. Select setting for the desired amount of time that messages are dis- played. – Touch [3 seconds] or [5 seconds] to select how long messages are displayed.
Page 270: Setting The "Sound Setting" Functions
Additional copy operations – To cancel changes to the settings, press the [Reset] key. All chang- es to the settings are canceled. Touch [OK]. The Accessibility Setting screen appears again. Touch [Close] or press the [Accessibility] key. The Basic screen appears again. Setting the “Sound Setting”...
Page 271 Additional copy operations Operation Confirmation Sound Caution Sound Simple Caution When it is almost time to replace consumables or Sound (Level 1) a replaceable part and a message appears in the touch panel Simple Caution When a user has performed an operation incor- Sound (Level 2) rectly Simple Caution...
Page 272 Additional copy operations Touch the button or press the key in the keypad for the Sound Setting function to be set. The Sound Setting screen appears. Specify the sound setting. – To produce a sound, touch [Yes], and then touch [Low], [Medium] or [High].
Page 273: Troubleshooting
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Page 274: When The Message "An Internal Error Occurred." Appears (Call Service Representative)
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When the message “An internal error occurred.” ap- pears (call service representative) There are three types of errors; errors that can be cleared by opening/closing the lower front door, errors that can be cleared by turning the power off/on, and errors that cannot be cleared.Clear the error by following the on-screen instructions.If the error cannot be cleared or released, contact your service representative with the error code.
Page 275 Troubleshooting Display in Enlarge Display mode If the internal error occurs, the screen shown below appears. Reminder Since the machine may be damaged, contact the service representative according to the procedure described below as soon as the call service representative screen appears. Write down the trouble code (for example, C-0001) in the call service representative screen.
Page 276 Troubleshooting Turn the machine off by using the sub power switch and the main power switch. Unplug the machine. Contact the service representative, and inform them of the trouble code. C550...
Page 277: When The Message "Misfeed Detected." Appears
Troubleshooting When the message “Misfeed detected.” appears If a misfeed occurs during printing, the message “Misfeed detected.” ap- pears and the location of the misfeed is indicated in the screen. (misfeed lo- cation screen) At this time, printing cannot continue until the misfeed is adequately cleared. Location of paper misfeed A flashing “o”...
Page 278: Paper Misfeed Indications
Troubleshooting Note The procedure for clearing misfed paper differs depending on where the misfeed occurs. Determine the misfeed location by looking at the illustra- tion displayed with the error message, and then clear the misfeed ac- cording to the appropriate procedure. Paper misfeed indications *The illustration above shows the main unit with optional Finisher FS-608, Z folding unit, post inserter and the LCT installed.
Page 279: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Adf (Feed Section)
Troubleshooting Description Paper misfeed in the paper transport section (p. 4-39) Paper misfeed in the LCT (p. 4-52) Paper misfeed in tray 1 (p. 4-42) Paper misfeed in tray 2 (p. 4-43) Paper misfeed in tray 3 (p. 4-45) Paper misfeed in the tray 3/4 horizontal transport unit (p. 4-49) Paper misfeed in tray 4 (p.
Page 280 Troubleshooting Open the left-side cover. Raise the document feed tray as far as possible. C550...
Page 281 Troubleshooting Slowly remove any mis- fed document pages. – Since the document pages may be dam- aged, raise the docu- ment feed tray before removing any misfed pages. – When removing mis- fed paper, be sure to pull it in the feed di- rection.
Page 282 Troubleshooting Return the document feed tray to its original position. Close the left-side cover. Load the document into the document feed tray according to the in- structions that appear on the screen. C550 4-10...
Page 283: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Adf (Transport Section)
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (transport section) Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Remove all document pages remaining in the document feed tray. Open the left-side cover. C550 4-11...
Page 284 Troubleshooting Raise the document feed tray as far as possible. Slowly remove any mis- fed document pages. – Since the document pages may be dam- aged, raise the docu- ment feed tray before removing any misfed pages. C550 4-12...
Page 285 Troubleshooting – When removing mis- fed paper, be sure to pull it in the feed di- rection. – If the misfeed oc- curred with the sec- ond side of a double- sided document, open the transparent guide in the left-side cover, and then turn misfeed-clearing dial 2 in the direction of...
Page 286 Troubleshooting Misfeed-clearing dial 2 Return the document feed tray to its original position. C550 4-14...
Page 287 Troubleshooting Close the left-side cover. Load the document into the document feed tray according to the in- structions that appear on the screen. C550 4-15...
Page 288: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Adf (Scanning Section)
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (scanning section) Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Remove all document pages remaining in the document feed tray. Open the left-side cover. C550 4-16...
Page 289 Troubleshooting Raise the document feed tray as far as possible. Lift open the ADF. C550 4-17...
Page 290 Troubleshooting Turn misfeed-clearing dial 1 in the direction of Misfeed-clearing the arrow to feed out the dial 1 document page. – If the edge of the pa- per is not visible in the document output tray, open the guide and pull out the edge of the paper, and then turn misfeed- clearing dial 1 in the...
Page 291 Troubleshooting Close the ADF. Return the document feed tray to its original position. C550 4-19...
Page 292 Troubleshooting Close the left-side cover. Load the document into the document feed tray according to the in- structions that appear on the screen. C550 4-20...
Page 293: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Adf (Output Section)
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (output section) Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Remove all document pages remaining in the document feed tray. Raise the document feed tray as far as possible, and then slowly pull out any misfed document...
Page 294 Troubleshooting If the misfed paper could not be removed, open the ADF. Turn misfeed-clearing Misfeed-clearing dial 1 in the direction of dial 1 the arrow to feed out the document page into the document output tray. C550 4-22...
Page 295 Troubleshooting Close the ADF. Return the document feed tray to its original position. Load the document into the document feed tray according to the in- structions that appear on the screen. C550 4-23...
Page 296: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Adf (Turnover Section)
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (turnover section) Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Remove all document pages remaining in the document feed tray. Raise the document feed tray as far as possible, and then remove all doc- ument pages from the...
Page 297 Troubleshooting Raise the document out- put tray as far as possi- ble, and then pull out any misfed document pages. – Raise the document feed tray as far as possible, and then raise the document output tray as far as possible.
Page 298 Troubleshooting – If the document page cannot be removed, Misfeed-clearing open the ADF, and dial 2 then turn misfeed- clearing dial 2 in the direction of the arrow to feed out the page. Return the document output tray to its original position.
Page 299: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Fusing Unit
Troubleshooting Return the document feed tray to its original position. Load the document into the document feed tray according to the in- structions that appear on the screen. Clearing a paper misfeed in the fusing unit Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications”...
Page 300 Troubleshooting Slowly remove any mis- fed paper from the fus- ing unit. – Pull down any misfed paper from the fusing unit. – Toner that did not pass through the fus- ing unit may get on your hands or clothes. Be extreme- ly careful when re- moving the paper.
Page 301 Troubleshooting Close the upper right- side door. Pull out the tray being used, and then remove all paper from the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, and then close the tray. C550 4-29...
Page 302 Troubleshooting 7 CAUTION The area around the fusing unit is extremely hot. %Touching anything other than the indicated levers and di- als may result in burns. If you get burnt, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional med- ical attention.
Page 303: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Main Unit
Troubleshooting The paper is folded or shredded by the roller in the fusing unit. The paper that was removed tore and remains in the fusing unit. Decreased image quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or image transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer belt or the image transfer roller.
Page 304 Troubleshooting Slowly remove any mis- fed paper from the main unit. – Toner that did not pass through the fus- ing unit may get on your hands or clothes. Be extreme- ly careful when re- moving the paper. – If the edge of the pa- per cannot be grabbed, turn the misfeed-clearing dial...
Page 305 Troubleshooting Pull out the tray being used, and then remove all paper from the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, and then close the tray. 7 CAUTION The area around the fusing unit is extremely hot. %Touching anything other than the indicated levers and di- als may result in burns.
Page 306 Troubleshooting 7 CAUTION Precautions for toner spills Be careful not to spill toner inside the machine or get toner on your clothes or hands. If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water. If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek professional medical attention.
Page 307: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Automatic Duplex Unit
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the automatic duplex unit Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Open the door of the au- tomatic duplex unit. Slowly remove any mis- fed paper from the auto- matic duplex unit.
Page 308 Troubleshooting – If the edge of the pa- per cannot be grabbed, turn the misfeed-clearing dial to feed out the paper. Close the door of the au- tomatic duplex unit. C550 4-36...
Page 309: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Bypass Tray
Troubleshooting Pull out the tray being used, and then remove all paper from the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, and then close the tray. Reminder Be careful not to touch the film and surface of the paper take-up roller with your hands.
Page 310 Troubleshooting Open the door of the by- pass tray. Slowly remove any mis- fed paper from the by- pass tray. C550 4-38...
Page 311: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Paper Transport Section
Troubleshooting Close the door of the by- pass tray. Clearing a paper misfeed in the paper transport section Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Open the door of the by- pass tray.
Page 312 Troubleshooting Open the lower right- side door. Slowly remove any mis- fed paper. C550 4-40...
Page 313 Troubleshooting Close the lower right- side door and the door of the bypass tray. Pull out the tray being used, and then remove all paper from the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, and then close the tray. Reminder Be careful not to touch the film and surface of the paper take-up roller with your hands.
Page 314: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Tray 1
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 1 Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Pull out tray 1. Remove any misfed pa- per. C550 4-42...
Page 315: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Tray 2
Troubleshooting Remove any paper re- maining in the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, and then close the tray. Reminder Be careful not to touch the film. Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 2 Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications”...
Page 316 Troubleshooting Remove any misfed pa- per. Remove any paper re- maining in the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, and then close the tray. Reminder Be careful not to touch the film. C550 4-44...
Page 317: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Tray 3
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 3 Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Pull out tray 3. Remove any misfed pa- per. C550 4-45...
Page 318 Troubleshooting Lift up paper take-up roller, and then remove any paper remaining in the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, lower the paper take-up roller, and then close the tray. Reminder When removing misfed paper, remove it without lifting the paper take-up roller.
Page 319: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Tray 4
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 4 Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Pull out tray 4. Remove any misfed pa- per. C550 4-47...
Page 320 Troubleshooting Lift up paper take-up roller, and then remove any paper remaining in the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, lower the paper take-up roller, and then close the tray. Reminder When removing misfed paper, remove it without lifting the paper take-up roller.
Page 321: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Tray 3/4 Horizontal Transport Unit
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the tray 3/4 horizontal transport unit Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Pull out tray 4. Pull out the tray 3/4 hori- zontal transport unit.
Page 322 Troubleshooting Open the cover for the tray 3/4 horizontal trans- port unit. Remove any misfed pa- per in the tray 3/4 hori- zontal transport unit. Pull out tray 3. C550 4-50...
Page 323 Troubleshooting Lift up paper take-up roller, and then remove any paper remaining in the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, lower the paper take-up roller, and then close the tray. Reminder When removing misfed paper, remove it without lifting the paper take-up roller.
Page 324: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Lct
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in the LCT Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Slide the LCT away from the machine. Slowly remove any mis- fed paper from the feed slot of the LCT.
Page 325 Troubleshooting Open the misfeed-clear- ing cover, and then slowly pull out any mis- fed paper. Close the misfeed-clear- ing cover. C550 4-53...
Page 326 Troubleshooting Open the upper door. Lift up paper take-up roller, and then remove any paper remaining in the tray. Load the paper into the tray again, lower the paper take-up roller, and then close the tray. Reminder When removing misfed paper, remove it without lifting the paper take-up roller.
Page 327: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Finisher Fs-517/Fs-518
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-517/FS-518 This procedure describes the operations to be performed along the paper path where paper misfeeds may occur. Depending on the selected Finishing settings, the paper path changes, re- sulting in different locations in the finisher where paper misfeeds may occur. The method for clearing paper misfeeds in Finisher FS-517 is the same as that for FS-518.
Page 328 Troubleshooting Open the machine’s front door. Lower guide lever FN2, and then remove any pa- per. Return guide lever FN2 to its original position. C550 4-56...
Page 329 Troubleshooting Lower guide lever FN4, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN3 to feed out the paper. Return guide lever FN4 to its original position. C550 4-57...
Page 330 Troubleshooting Lower guide lever FN5, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN3 to feed out the paper. Return guide lever FN5 to its original position. C550 4-58...
Page 331 Troubleshooting Grab handle FN7, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible. Remove any misfed pa- per from the stacker unit. C550 4-59...
Page 332 Troubleshooting – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN6 to feed out the paper. Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 4-60...
Page 333 Troubleshooting – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, grab handle FN7, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 4-61...
Page 334: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Finisher Fs-608
Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-608 This procedure describes the operations to be performed along the paper path where paper misfeeds may occur. Depending on the selected Finishing settings, the paper path changes, re- sulting in different locations in the finisher where paper misfeeds may occur. Open the cover for the horizontal transport unit, and then remove any misfed paper in the horizontal transport unit.
Page 335 Troubleshooting Open the machine’s front door. Lower guide lever FN2, and then remove any pa- per. Return guide lever FN2 to its original position. C550 4-63...
Page 336 Troubleshooting Lower guide lever FN4, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN3 to feed out the paper. Return guide lever FN4 to its original position. C550 4-64...
Page 337 Troubleshooting Lower guide lever FN5, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN3 to feed out the paper. Return guide lever FN5 to its original position. C550 4-65...
Page 338 Troubleshooting Grab handle FN6, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible. Lower guide lever FN9, and then remove any pa- per. C550 4-66...
Page 339 Troubleshooting Open guide lever FN8, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN7 to feed out the paper. C550 4-67...
Page 340 Troubleshooting Lower guide lever FN10, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN7 to feed out the paper. C550 4-68...
Page 341 Troubleshooting Return the stacker unit to its original position. – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, do not grab handle FN6, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. C550 4-69...
Page 342: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In Z Folding Unit
Troubleshooting Close the front door. Clearing a paper misfeed in Z folding unit This procedure describes the operations to be performed along the paper path where paper misfeeds may occur. Depending on the selected Finishing settings, the paper path changes, re- sulting in different locations in the Z folding unit where paper misfeeds may occur.
Page 343 Troubleshooting – Do not forcefully push or pull the sen- sor pin in the hori- zontal transport unit, otherwise the hori- Sensor pin zontal transport unit may be damaged. Open the machine’s front door. C550 4-71...
Page 344 Troubleshooting Raise guide lever FN1, and then remove any pa- per. Return guide lever FN1 to its original position. Lower guide lever FN8 and guide lever FN2 of the finisher, and then re- move any paper. C550 4-72...
Page 345 Troubleshooting Grab handle FN2, and then pull out the Z fold- ing/conveyance unit. – Slowly pull out the Z folding/conveyance unit as far as possi- ble. Lower guide lever FN3, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN4 to feed out the...
Page 346 Troubleshooting Lower guide lever FN6, and then remove any pa- per. Raise guide lever FN7, and then remove any pa- per. – If the paper cannot be removed, turn misfeed-clearing dial FN5 to feed out the paper. C550 4-74...
Page 347 Troubleshooting Return guide lever FN6 to its original position Return the Z folding/ conveyance unit to its original position. – When returning the Z folding/conveyance unit to its original po- sition, do not grab handle FN2, other- wise your hand or fingers may be pinched.
Page 348: Clearing A Paper Misfeed In The Post Inserter
Troubleshooting Close the front door. Clearing a paper misfeed in the post inserter Detail For details on the positions of paper misfeeds, refer to “Paper misfeed in- dications” on page 4-6. Raise the upper unit re- lease lever, and then slide the upper unit to the left.
Page 349: When The Message "Unable To Staple." Appears
Troubleshooting When the message “Unable to staple.” appears If a staple jam occurs in the finisher, the message shown below appears. Reminder Be careful when clearing jammed staples since injuries may result. Clearing jammed staples in Finisher FS-517 Detail For details on clearing misfed paper in Finisher FS-517, refer to “Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-517/FS-518”...
Page 350 Troubleshooting Open the front door. Grab handle FN7, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible. C550 4-78...
Page 351 Troubleshooting Remove the staple car- tridge holder. – Hold the lever on the staple cartridge holder, and then pull the holder down to remove it. Raise the shutter of the staple cartridge holder, and then remove one sheet of staples. Return the shutter of the staple cartridge holder to its original position.
Page 352 Troubleshooting Install the staple car- tridge holder. – Check that the staple cartridge holder is securely inserted as far as possible. Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 4-80...
Page 353 Troubleshooting – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, grab handle FN7, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 4-81...
Page 354: Clearing Jammed Staples In Finisher Fs-518
Troubleshooting Clearing jammed staples in Finisher FS-518 Detail For details on clearing misfed paper in Finisher FS-518, refer to “Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-517/FS-518” on page 4-55. Remove all paper from the finisher. Open the front door. C550 4-82...
Page 355 Troubleshooting Grab handle FN7, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible. Remove the staple car- tridge holder. – Hold the lever on the staple cartridge holder to pull it up, and then pull it downward and out to remove it.
Page 356 Troubleshooting Raise the shutter of the staple cartridge holder, and then remove one sheet of staples. Return the shutter of the staple cartridge holder to its original position. Install the staple car- tridge holder. – Check that the staple cartridge holder is securely inserted and fixed.
Page 357 Troubleshooting Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 4-85...
Page 358 Troubleshooting – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, grab handle FN7, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 4-86...
Page 359: Clearing Jammed Staples In Finisher Fs-608
Troubleshooting Clearing jammed staples in Finisher FS-608 Detail For details on clearing misfed paper in Finisher FS-608, refer to “Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-608” on page 4-62. Remove all paper from the finisher. Open the front door. C550 4-87...
Page 360 Troubleshooting Grab handle FN6, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible. Remove the staple car- tridge holder. – Hold the lever on the staple cartridge holder, and then pull the holder down to remove it.
Page 361 Troubleshooting Raise the shutter of the staple cartridge holder, and then remove one sheet of staples. Return the shutter of the staple cartridge holder to its original position. Install the staple car- tridge holder. – Check that the staple cartridge holder is securely inserted as far as possible.
Page 362 Troubleshooting Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 4-90...
Page 363 Troubleshooting – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, do not grab handle FN6, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 4-91...
Page 364: When The Message "Replenish Paper." Appears
Troubleshooting When the message “Replenish paper.” appears If a tray has run out of paper during printing, the message “Replenish paper.” appears. Display in Enlarge Display mode Check which paper tray is indicated in color, and then load it with pa- per.
Page 365: When The Message
Troubleshooting When the message “... due to insufficient memory.” appears This machine uses the memory to produce copies. When the amount of memory available is limited while copy operations are being performed, the message “The job has been deleted due to insufficient memory.”...
Page 366: When The Message "Please Replace Following Unit(S)." Appears
Troubleshooting When the message “Please replace following unit(s).” appears When it is almost time to replace consumables or a part within this machine, a message similar to the one shown below appears, warning about the re- placement period. Display in Enlarge Display mode C550 4-94...
Page 367 Troubleshooting Detail When the message appears, replace the specified consumables or part according to your maintenance agreement. After the message “Please replace following unit(s).” appears, the mes- sage “XXXX needs to be replaced.” appears and the machine stops op- erating. The number of pages that can be printed after the message “Please re- place following unit(s).”...
Page 368: When The Message "Xxxx Needs To Be Replaced." Appears
Troubleshooting When the message “XXXX needs to be replaced.” ap- pears When it is time to replace consumables or a part within this machine, a mes- sage similar to the one shown below appears. Display in Enlarge Display mode Note When the message appears, replace the specified consumables or part according to your maintenance agreement.
Page 369: When The Message "Now Remote Operating. Please Do Not Turn Off The Power." Appears
Troubleshooting When the message “Now remote operating. Please do not turn off the power.” appears This message appears when the machine is being accessed in Administrator mode of PageScope Web Connection. Reminder Do not turn off the machine while this message is displayed. After access to the machine with PageScope Web Connection has ended, the Basic screen appears again.
Page 370: Simple Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Simple troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Main The machine does not Is no power supplied from Correctly insert the power unit start up when the the electrical outlet? supply plug into the electri- main power switch is cal outlet. turned on.
Page 371 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Is the document pad dirty? Clean the document pad with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. (See p. 9-4.) Was the original document Place a blank sheet of paper printed on highly translucent on top of the document.
Page 372 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The edge of the print- Is the document pad dirty? Clean the document pad ed output is dirty. with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. (See p. 9-4.) Was the selected paper size Select a paper size that is larger than the document the same size as the docu-...
Page 373 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Finisher The finisher cannot be Is no power supplied to the Check that the cord is cor- used. connector? rectly inserted into the con- nector. The pages cannot be Have the staples run out? Replace the staple cartridge. stapled.
Page 374: Main Messages And Their Remedies
Troubleshooting 4.10 Main messages and their remedies Message Cause Remedy Originals left on original The document was left on the Remove the document from glass. original glass. the original glass. Paper of matching size is not Paper of a suitable size is not Either select paper of a differ- available.
Page 375 Troubleshooting Message Cause Remedy Toner (X) is low. Please pre- The toner for the indicated Prepare to replace the toner pare new cartridge. color is about to run out. cartridge according to your maintenance agreement. (See p. 8-2) No more staples. The staples have run out.
Page 376 Troubleshooting If any message other than those listed above appears, perform the operation described in the message. C550 4-104...
Page 377: Specifications
Specifications...
Page 378: Main Unit
Specifications Specifications Specifications Main unit Specifications Type Desktop/freestanding scanner/printer Document holder Stationary (mirror scanning) Photoconductor Luminous source White inert gas fluorescent lamp Copying system Laser electrostatic copy method Developing system Dry-type dual-component HMT developing method Fusing system Roller fixing Resolution Scanning: 600 dpi ×...
Page 379 Specifications Specifications Paper tray capacity Tray 1 and tray 2: Plain paper: 500 sheets; thick paper 1: 400 sheets; thick paper 1+: 280 sheets; thick paper 2: 250 sheets; thick paper 3: 200 sheets Tray 3: Plain paper: 1500 sheets; thick paper 1: 1,150 sheets; thick paper 1+: 800 sheets;...
Page 380: Automatic Duplex Unit
Specifications Specifications Memory (available hard 1,024 MB (60 GB) disk space) Weight Approx. 190 kg This is one size larger than A3. 12-1/4 × 18 is equivalent to 311.1 mm × 457.2 mm, and 12 × 18 is equivalent to 304.8 mm × 457.2 mm There are five Foolscap sizes: 220 ×...
Page 381: Automatic Document Feeder
Specifications Automatic document feeder Specifications Document feed meth- Standard functions: Single-sided and double-sided documents “Mixed Original” setting: Combination of single-sided and double-sid- ed documents Document types Single-sided: Plain paper (35 g/m to 210 g/m Double-sided or mixed: Plain paper (50 g/m to 128 g/m Document sizes Single-sided/double-sided documents: A3 w to B6 w, A6 w,...
Page 382: Large Capacity Unit Lu-301
Specifications Large capacity unit LU-301 Specifications Paper types Plain paper (60 g/m to 90 g/m ), thick paper 1 (91 g/m to 120 g/m thick paper 1+ (121 g/m to 157 g/m ), thick paper 2 (158 g/m 209 g/m ), thick paper 3 (210 g/m to 256 g/m Paper sizes...
Page 383: Finisher Fs-518
Specifications Specifications Maximum number of Plain paper (64 g/m to 90 g/m ): 50 sheets stapled sheets Punch settings By optional punch kit Power requirements Supplied from main unit Power consumption 80 W or less Dimensions 665.2 mm (790.5 mm) (W) × 656 mm (D) × 1027.5 mm (H) (Length in parentheses is with the paper tray pulled out) Weight 63 kg...
Page 384 Specifications Specifications Paper capacity Finishing tray 1: Plain paper (80 g/m ): 3,000 sheets of A4 or B5 1,500 sheets of B4 w or larger 500 sheets of A5 or smaller Index cards, wide paper and non-standard-size paper: 1,500 sheets Thick paper (81 g/m to 209 g/m ): 750 sheets...
Page 385 Specifications Specifications Paper sizes Finishing tray 1: A3 w to A5 v/w, B6 w, A6 w, 12-1/4 × 18 w* 12 × 18 w* to 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 v/w, 8 × 13 w* , 16K v/w, 8K w width: 100 mm to 311.1 mm; length: 139 mm to 457.2 mm Staple settings: A3 w to A5 v, 12-1/4 ×...
Page 386: Punch Kit Pk-512
Specifications There are five Foolscap sizes: 220 × 330 mm w, 8-1/2 × 13 w, 8-1/4 × 13 w, 8-1/8 × 13-1/4 w, and 8 × 13 w. Any one of these sizes can be selected. For details, contact your service representative. Punch kit PK-512 Specifications Number of punched...
Page 387: Post Inserter Pi-503
Specifications Post inserter PI-503 Specifications Structure Two stacked paper feed units Cover sheet paper Plain paper (50 to 90 g/m ), thick paper (91 to 209 g/m types Cover sheet paper siz- Upper tray: A4 w/v to A5 v, 8-1/2 × 11 w/v, 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 w/v, 5-1/2 ×...
Page 388 Copy paper/original documents...
Page 389 Copy paper/original documents Copy paper/original documents Copy paper Use paper that meets the following specifications. Possible paper sizes Non-standard-sized paper: Paper source Paper width Paper length Bypass tray 90.0 mm to 311.1 mm 139.7 mm to 457.2 mm Tray 1 –...
Page 390: Finisher Fs-608
Copy paper/original documents Loaded equipment Paper sizes that can be loaded Finisher (FS-517, FS-518, <Finishing Tray 1> FS-608) A3 w to A5 w /v, B6 w , A6 w , 12-1/4 × 18 w 12 × 18 w to 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 w/v, 8 × 13 w , 16K w/v, 8K w *1*3*4*5 Staple: A3 w to A5 v/ w, 12-1/4 ×...
Page 391: Copy Paper
Copy paper/original documents Paper types and paper capacities Paper type Plain Thick Thick Thick Thick Thick paper paper 1 paper 1+ paper 2 paper 3 paper 4 Weight 64 g/m 91 g/m 121 g/m 158 g/m 210 g/m 257 g/m (g/m 90 g/m 120 g/m...
Page 392: Special Paper
Copy paper/original documents Special paper Paper other than plain paper, such as OHP transparencies and colored pa- per, is called special paper. Be sure to select a special paper setting for pa- per trays loaded with media such as OHP transparencies and colored paper. If the paper type is not correctly selected, paper misfeeds may occur.
Page 393 Copy paper/original documents Paper type Icon Descriptions Thick 3 Select this setting when the thick paper that is loaded has a weight of 210 g/m to 256 g/m A paper tray with this setting is not automatically selected when the “Auto” Paper setting is specified. Thick 4 Select this setting when the thick paper that is loaded has a weight of 257 g/m...
Page 394: Precautions For Paper
Copy paper/original documents Precautions for paper Do not use the following types of paper. Otherwise, decreased print quality, paper misfeeds or damage may result. - OHP transparencies that have already been fed through the machine (even if the transparency is still blank) - Paper that has been printed on with a heat-transfer printer or an inkjet printer - Paper that is either extremely thick or extremely thin...
Page 395: Auto Tray Switch Feature
Copy paper/original documents Auto tray switch feature If the selected paper tray runs out of paper while a job is being printed and a different paper tray is loaded with paper meeting the following conditions, the other paper tray is automatically selected so printing can continue. If the optional LCT is installed, a maximum of 6,650 copies (with A4 v paper) can be made continuously.
Page 396: Selecting The Paper Settings
Copy paper/original documents Selecting the Paper settings This section describes the procedures for specifying the size and type of pa- per loaded in each paper tray. Detail For details on loading the paper into tray 1 and tray 2, refer to “Loading paper into tray 1 and tray 2”...
Page 397 Copy paper/original documents Touch the button for tray 1. – To select the automatic paper detection setting for tray 2 or the by- pass tray, touch the button for the corresponding paper tray. Touch [Change Tray Settings]. Touch [Auto Detect]. As the factory default, “Auto Detect”...
Page 398: Selecting A Paper Size Setting (Size Setting)
Copy paper/original documents Selecting a paper size setting (Size Setting) The paper size can be set for the bypass tray so that it can be used with the specified paper size. This is useful, for example, when the size of the paper that is loaded cannot be automatically detected (such as with postcards or paper in inch sizes).
Page 399 Copy paper/original documents Touch [Standard Size]. The Standard Size screen appears. Touch [↓] twice, and then touch [A6Cardw]. – Touch [↑] and [↓] until the button for the desired paper size is dis- played. – If “A6Cardw” is selected, “Thick 3” is automatically selected. If pa- per other than postcards are loaded, change the paper type setting.
Page 400: Specifying A Non-Standard Paper Size (Custom Size Settings)
Copy paper/original documents Detail For tray 1 and tray 2, “12-1/4 × 18 w” is available. Specifying a non-standard paper size (Custom Size settings) Non-standard-sized paper can be loaded into the bypass tray. If wide paper is loaded, it will be necessary to enter the paper size. In the Basic screen, touch [Paper].
Page 401 Copy paper/original documents Touch [Custom Size]. The Custom Size screen appears. Type in the length (X) and width (Y) of the paper. – Make sure that [X] is selected, and then use the keypad to type in the length of side X (between 139.7 mm and 457.2 mm). –...
Page 402: Storing A Non-Standard Paper Size (Custom Size Settings)
Copy paper/original documents % The names “memory1” through “memory5” can be changed. For details on changing the names, refer to “Storing a non-standard pa- per size (Custom Size settings)” on page 6-15. % For details on storing paper sizes, refer to “Storing a non-standard paper size (Custom Size settings)”...
Page 403 Copy paper/original documents Touch [Change Tray Settings]. Touch [Custom Size]. The Custom Size screen appears. Specify the X and Y sides of the paper, and then touch [Store]. – Make sure that [X] is selected, and then use the keypad to type in the length of side X (between 139.7 mm and 457.2 mm).
Page 404 Copy paper/original documents Touch the memory button where the paper size is to be stored. – To change the name of a memory key, touch [Change Custom Size Name], and then touch the key to be renamed. Using the keyboard that appears, type in the name of the key, touch [OK], and then touch [Close].
Page 405: Selecting A Setting For Oversized Paper (Wide Paper Settings)
Copy paper/original documents Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next three screens that appear. The Basic screen appears again. Selecting a setting for oversized paper (Wide Paper settings) By specifying paper one size larger than the document as wide paper, the document can be copied at the center so that there is no loss of the docu- ment image.
Page 406 Copy paper/original documents – To set the paper size for tray 1 or 2, touch the button for the corre- sponding paper tray. Touch [Change Tray Settings]. Touch [Wide Paper]. The Wide Paper screen appears. Select the size of the paper to be loaded. –...
Page 407 Copy paper/original documents – If tray 1 or 2 is set for wide paper, the size cannot be changed. To change the size, touch [Change Size]. The Change Size screen for oversized paper appears. Specify the X and Y sides of the paper, and then touch [OK]. –...
Page 408: Specifying A Setting For Special Paper
Copy paper/original documents To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel]. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next two screens that appear. The Basic screen appears again. Note The selected size button is programmed with the entered paper size, so that the paper size is available to be selected again without being typed in.
Page 409 Copy paper/original documents The Paper screen appears. Touch the button for tray 1. – To specify a setting for special paper for tray 1, tray 2 or tray 3 or the bypass tray, touch the button for the corresponding paper tray. –...
Page 410: Printing Double-Sided Copies Manually
Copy paper/original documents % There are limits on the types of paper that can be loaded in a paper tray. For details on the type of paper that can loaded, refer to “Specifications” on page 5-2. % If postcards were loaded, select “Thick 3”. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next screen that appears.
Page 411 Copy paper/original documents Touch the button for the bypass tray. – A paper tray set to “Duplex 2nd Side” is not selected when the “Au- to” Paper setting is selected. Touch [Change Tray Settings]. Select the type of paper to be loaded. C550 6-24...
Page 412 Copy paper/original documents Touch [Duplex 2nd Side]. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next screen that appears. The Basic screen appears again. C550 6-25...
Page 413: Original Documents
Copy paper/original documents Original documents When making copies, load the document into the ADF or position it on the original glass. To copy documents that cannot be loaded into the ADF, position them on the original glass. Documents that can be loaded into the ADF There are three methods for using the automatic document feeder.
Page 414 Copy paper/original documents Mixed originals paper sizes The following chart shows the possible combinations of standard-sized pa- per that can be used with the “Mixed Original” setting. A3 w A4 v B4 w B5 v A4 w A5 v B5 w A5 w Maximum Document →...
Page 415: Precautions For Loading Documents Into The Adf
Copy paper/original documents Precautions for loading documents into the ADF The following types of documents should not be loaded into the ADF, other- wise paper misfeeds or damage to the document may occur. - Wrinkled, folded, curled, or torn documents - Highly translucent or transparent documents, such as OHP transparen- cies or diazo photosensitive paper - Coated documents such as carbon-backed paper...
Page 416: Precautions For Positioning Documents On The Original Glass
Copy paper/original documents Precautions for positioning documents on the original glass Observe the following precautions when placing the document on the origi- nal glass. - If a document of non-standard paper size is loaded, the “Auto” Paper set- ting and “Auto” Zoom setting cannot be used since the document size cannot be detected automatically.
Page 417: Application Functions
Application functions...
Page 418: Color Adjust Parameters And Samples
Application functions Application functions Color Adjust parameters and samples This section provides copy samples that are a helpful reference for setting the wide variety of parameters, functions and settings available with this full- color copier. Section Description Section Description General Information Provides informa- “Contrast”...
Page 419 Application functions Section Description Section Description “Brightness” Parameter Provides informa- “Single Color” Function Provides informa- tion on the adjust- tion on copying with ment of the a single selected brightness (p. 7-11) color (monotone) (p. 7-17) “2 Color” Function Provides informa- “Neg-/Pos.
Page 420: General Information About Color
Application functions General information about color Everybody has an idea of what hue an object has, for example, an apple is red, a lemon is yellow, and the sky is blue. Hue is the tint by which the color of an object is classified as red, yellow, blue, etc. Brightness is the degree of lightness in a color, as What makes the difference between the yellow of a compared with another color, which makes it a light...
Page 421 Application functions Relationship between hue, brightness and saturation (color model) Hue, brightness and saturation are the elements that we call the “three at- tributes of color”. We can think of their affects using the solid object shown in figure 1, where the outer edge is the hue, the vertical axis is the brightness, and the horizontal axis from the center is the saturation.
Page 422: Red" Parameter
Application functions “Red” parameter This parameter can be used to adjust the degree of red in the image to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550...
Page 423: Green" Parameter
Application functions “Green” parameter This parameter can be used to adjust the degree of green in the image to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550...
Page 424: Blue" Parameter
Application functions “Blue” parameter This parameter can be used to adjust the degree of blue in the image to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550...
Page 425: Color Balance" Parameter (Cmyk Color Adjustment)
Application functions “Color Balance” parameter (CMYK color adjustment) By mixing the four toner colors (yellow, magenta, and cyan in addition to black) in a full-color copy, the colors of the original can be reproduced. Changing the amount of each color of toner enables the tints in the copy to be finely adjusted.
Page 426 Application functions Yellow Increasing the amount of yellow Increasing the red tinge Increasing the green tinge Decreasing the Decreasing the amount of cyan amount of magenta Original Increasing the Increasing the amount of magenta amount of cyan Decreasing the amount of yellow Magenta Cyan Increasing the blue tinge...
Page 427: Brightness" Parameter
Application functions “Brightness” parameter This parameter can be used to finely adjust the brightness of the image to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original –3 Sample images C550 7-11...
Page 428: Contrast" Parameter
Application functions “Contrast” parameter This parameter can be used to finely adjust the image to one of 19 levels be- tween soft/smooth and crisp. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550 7-12...
Page 429: Saturation" Parameter
Application functions “Saturation” parameter This parameter can be used to finely adjust the vividness of the image to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550 7-13...
Page 430: Sharpness" Parameter
Application functions “Sharpness” parameter This parameter can be used to adjust the amount of contours in text and im- ages to one of 7 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550 7-14...
Page 431: Hue" Parameter
Application functions “Hue” parameter This parameter can be used to finely adjust the hue of the image to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550 7-15...
Page 432: Copy Density" Parameter
Application functions “Copy Density” parameter This parameter can be used to finely adjust the light and shading of the im- age to one of 19 levels. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-57. Original – 3 Sample images C550 7-16...
Page 433: Single Color" Function
Application functions “Single Color” function This function allows you to copy an original using only one of the 21 colors available. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 2-41. Sepia 1 Yellow Sepia 2 Magenta Camel Cyan Brown Forest Green Green...
Page 434: Color" Function
Application functions “2 Color” function This setting allows you to produce copies with the black areas of the original printed in black and the color areas of the original printed in one of the six colors available. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 2-41. Cyan Green Magenta...
Page 435: Background Color" Function
Application functions “Background Color” function This function allows you to copy an original using one of the 18 colors avail- able as the color of the background (blank areas). For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-54. Yellow Camel Brown Magenta...
Page 436: Neg-/Pos. Reverse" Function
Application functions “Neg-/Pos. Reverse” function This function allows you to copy an original with the light-colored areas and the dark-colored areas of the image inversed. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-48. Monotone copy Sepia 1 Yellow Sepia 2 Magenta Camel...
Page 437: Mirror Image" Function
Application functions “Mirror Image” function This function allows you to copy a mirror image of the original. For details on the setting procedure, refer to page 7-50. Original C550 7-21...
Page 438: Inserting Paper Between Ohp Transparencies ("Ohp Interleave" Function)
Application functions Inserting paper between OHP transparencies (“OHP Interleave” function) In order to prevent copies printed onto OHP transparencies from sticking to- gether as a result of the heat that is produced during copying, paper (inter- leaves) can be inserted between the transparencies E F G H E F G H E F G H...
Page 439 Application functions Select [Transparency] as the paper type for the bypass tray, and then touch [OK]. – For details on specifying the paper type settings, refer to “Specify- ing a setting for special paper” on page 6-21. Touch [Application], and then touch [Sheet/Cover/Chapter Insert]. –...
Page 440 Application functions Touch [OHP Interleave]. The OHP Interleave screen appears. Select the paper tray loaded with the interleaf paper. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. – To cancel the “OHP Interleave” function, touch [No]. Touch [OK].
Page 441: Adding Cover Pages ("Cover Sheet" Function)
Application functions Adding cover pages (“Cover Sheet” function) Copies can be made using paper different from the main body of the docu- ment (excluding the cover pages), and cover pages can be added using pa- per different from the copy. Note If the optional post inserter has been installed, blank front or back covers can be added from the post inserter.
Page 442 Application functions Position the document to be copied. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument” on page 2-8. – For a document that exceeds 100 pages, refer to “Scanning the document in separate batches (“Separate Scan” setting)” on page 2-13.
Page 443 Application functions Touch [Cover Sheet]. The Cover Sheet screen appears. Select the desired cover page settings. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. – To cancel the “Cover Sheet” function, touch [No]. – The default setting for the paper tray loaded with cover pages can be specified from the Utility mode.
Page 444 Application functions Select the paper tray loaded with the paper for the cover pages. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next two screen that appears. Specify any other desired copy settings. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Press the [Start] key.
Page 445: Inserting Different Paper Into Copies ("Insert Sheet" Function)
Application functions Inserting different paper into copies (“Insert Sheet” function) Different paper (such as colored paper) can be inserted for specified pages in the copies. There are settings (“Copy” and “Blank”) for selecting whether or not the in- serted pages are printed. When the settings are combined with single-sided copying or double-sided copying, the copies are printed as shown below.
Page 446 Application functions Blank REPORT REPORT REPORT Detail The specified paper can be inserted at a maximum of 30 locations within a document of up to 999 pages. In double-sided documents, one double-sided page is considered to be two pages (one for the front and one for the back). Note If the optional post inserter has been installed, paper can be inserted from the post inserter.
Page 447 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Sheet/Cover/Chapter Insert]. – For details on using thick paper for the insertion sheets and on loading the paper, refer to “Paper types and paper capacities” on page 6-4 and “Loading paper into the bypass tray” on page 1-72. –...
Page 448 Application functions – If the same page number is entered multiple times, copying is not possible. Delete repeated page numbers. – If the entered page number is greater than the number of pages in the document, paper is not inserted. Under “Insert Type”, touch either [Copy] or [Blank].
Page 449 Application functions Specify any other desired copy settings. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Press the [Start] key. C550 7-33...
Page 450: Inserting Copies Of A Different Document For A Specified Page ("Insert Image" Function)
Application functions Inserting copies of a different document for a speci- fied page (“Insert Image” function) A multi-page document later scanned from the original glass can be inserted at the specified location in a document first scanned with the ADF. The in- serted document is added after the specified pages.
Page 451 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Sheet/Cover/Chapter Insert]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Sheet/Cover/Chapter Insert screen appears. Touch [Insert Image]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key.
Page 452 Application functions Using the keypad, specify the pages where the image is to be inserted. – There are two Insert Image screens. Touch [↑] and [↓] to display a different screen. – The inserted document is added after the specified page. –...
Page 453 Application functions Press the [Start] key. Scanning begins. Place the document to be inserted on the original glass. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument” on page 2-8. Press the [Start] key. Scanning begins. Touch [Finish].
Page 454: Specifying Pages To Be Printed On The Front Side ("Chapters" Function)
Application functions Specifying pages to be printed on the front side (“Chapters” function) When making double-sided copies, the pages specified as the first page of a chapter can be printed on the front side of the paper. If the document was arranged so that the specified page would be printed on the back side of a page, the page is left blank and the specified page is printed on the front side of the next page.
Page 455 Application functions Position the document to be copied. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument” on page 2-8. – For a document that exceeds 100 pages, refer to “Scanning the document in separate batches (“Separate Scan” setting)” on page 2-13.
Page 456 Application functions Using the keypad, specify the first page of the chapters. – There are two Chapter screens. Touch [↑] and [↓] to display a dif- ferent screen. – To arrange the page numbers in order, starting with the lowest number, touch [Sort].
Page 457 Application functions – If “Copy Insert” is selected, [Chapter Paper] appears. Touch [Chap- ter Paper], select the paper to be used for the first page of the chap- ter, and then touch [OK]. Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next screen that appears. Specify any other desired copy settings.
Page 458: Scanning Documents With Different Settings And Printing Copies All Together ("Program Jobs" Function)
Application functions Scanning documents with different settings and print- ing copies all together (“Program Jobs” function) Loaded document pages can be scanned with different settings and their copies can be printed together. Different Zoom or Paper settings can be specified for a part of the document or Finishing settings or a numbering function can be set after the entire document is scanned, and then all copies can be printed together.
Page 459 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Sheet/Cover/Chapter Insert]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Sheet/Cover/Chapter Insert screen appears. Touch [Program Jobs], and then touch [OK]. Select the desired copy settings, and then press the [Start] key.
Page 460 Application functions Touch [Fix], and then touch [OK]. – If the document was loaded on the original glass, touch [Finish] in the screen that appears, requesting confirmation that scanning is finished. – If “Retry” was selected, touch [Change Setting] to change the copy settings.
Page 461 Application functions Select the desired copy settings, and then press the [Start] key. – To print a single copy to be checked, press the [Proof Copy] key. – Repeat steps 5 to 7 until all documents have been scanned. The amount of memory available can be checked beside “Memory”...
Page 462 Application functions Touch [Yes], and then touch [OK]. – If “No” was selected, touch [Change Setting] to change the copy settings. Specify any other desired copy settings. – Touch [Print List], and then specify the printing method for the en- tire scanned document.
Page 463 Application functions Is there more information about the settings? % Refer to the appropriate section. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Touch [Start] or press the [Start] key. – If [Cancel] is touched, a message appears, requesting confirmation to delete the data.
Page 464: Copying With Image Colors Inversed ("Neg./Pos. Reverse" Function)
Application functions Copying with image colors inversed (“Neg./Pos. Re- verse” function) A document can be copied with the light and dark coloring or the colors (gra- dations) of the image inversed. Detail If a single color has been selected, the colors are inversed with the se- lected color.
Page 465 Application functions – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Edit Color screen appears. Touch [Neg./Pos. Reverse], and then touch [OK]. To cancel the “Neg./Pos. Reverse” function % Touch [Neg./Pos.
Page 466: Copying In A Mirror Image ("Mirror Image" Function)
Application functions Copying in a mirror image (“Mirror Image” function) A copy can be printed in the mirror image of the original document. Detail The mirror image is created by flipping the image along an axis that pass- es through the document length. For details on which dimension is con- sidered the document length, refer to “Descriptions of original documents and paper”...
Page 467 Application functions Touch [Mirror Image]. The Mirror Image screen appears. Check the document size under “Original Size”, and then touch [OK]. – If the document size cannot be detected automatically or to specify the document size, touch [Original Size], and then specify the doc- ument size from any of the screens.
Page 468 Application functions Original Size screen Custom Size screen – Touch [Photo Size] to display the Photo Size screen. Photo Size screen C550 7-52...
Page 469 Application functions Can sizes in inches be displayed? % Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of sizes. Can any size be specified? % Any size can be specified from the Custom Size screen. Touch [X] or [Y] to select the dimension, and then use the keypad to specify the correct value.
Page 470: Adding A Background Color To Copies ("Background Color" Function)
Application functions 7.10 Adding a background color to copies (“Background Color” function) This function allows you to copy a document using one of the 18 colors avail- able as the color of the background (blank areas). Detail For samples of the background colors, refer to ““Background Color” function”...
Page 471 Application functions Touch [Background Color]. The Background Color screen appears. Select the desired background color. 1/3 screen C550 7-55...
Page 472 Application functions 2/3 screen 3/3 screen – To cancel the “Background Color” function, touch [No]. Can other background colors be displayed? % Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of colors. Touch [OK]. Specify any other desired copy settings. –...
Page 473: Adjusting The Copy Color Quality (Color Adjust Parameters)
Application functions 7.11 Adjusting the copy color quality (Color Adjust param- eters) You can adjust the quality of color copies as desired. There are 10 Color Adjust parameters that can be used in any combination. In addition, you can check the specified settings by printing a proof copy. Parameter Description Brightness...
Page 474: To Adjust The Color Adjust Parameters
Application functions To adjust the Color Adjust parameters As an example, the procedure for adjusting the Brightness parameter is de- scribed below. Touch [Application], and then touch [Edit Color]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key.
Page 475 Application functions Touch [Brightness]. – From the Color Adjustment screen, select the desired parameter. The Brightness screen appears. Touch [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] to specify the adjust- ment amount. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. –...
Page 476: Checking The Print Result Of The Color Adjust Settings (Sample Copy)
Application functions Touch [OK], and then touch [OK] in the next screen that appears. – To print a sample copy in order to check the print result with the current settings, touch [Sample Copy]. For details about proof cop- ies, refer to “Checking the print result of the Color Adjust settings (Sample Copy)”...
Page 477 Application functions In the Brightness screen, touch [Sample Copy]. The Sample Copy screen appears. Load paper of a size listed under “Paper that can be used” into the pa- per tray. Place the document within the sample area of the original glass. Press the [Start] key.
Page 478: Producing Separate Copies Of Each Page In A
Application functions 7.12 Producing separate copies of each page in a page spread (“Book Copy” function) An open book or catalog can be copied with the left and right pages on sep- arate sheets of paper. The following copy methods are available, and there are settings for adding front and back covers.
Page 479 Application functions – If “Front and Back Cover” was selected, the front cover is scanned before the back cover, and then all page spreads are scanned in or- der. How are the front and back covers copied? % Scan the front cover, then the back cover, and then scan the re- mainder of the document.
Page 480 Application functions Touch [Book Copy]. – [Booklet Original] appears if optional Finisher FS-608 is installed. The Book Copy screen appears. Touch the button for the desired setting. – If “Separation”, “Front Cover” or “Front and Back Cover” is select- ed, [Binding Position] appears. Select the binding position of the document.
Page 481 Application functions – To cancel the “Book Copy” function, touch [No]. Center Erase screen What do the Book Erase functions do? % The shadow of the book binding and the shadow of the book edges can be erased from the copies. The “Frame Erase” and “Center Erase”...
Page 482 Application functions In the Basic screen, touch [Paper], and then select the paper tray load- ed with the paper. Specify any other desired copy settings. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Press the [Start] key.
Page 483 Application functions After all document pages have been scanned, touch [Finish]. – If “Front and Back Cover” was selected, the back cover is scanned after the front cover, and then all page spreads are scanned in or- der. SURVEYOR’S REPORT SURVEYOR’S REPORT –...
Page 484: Tiling Copy Images ("Image Repeat" Function)
Application functions 7.13 Tiling copy images (“Image Repeat” function) A document image can be repeatedly printed on a single sheet of paper. The possible number of repeating images is automatically selected based on the size of the loaded document, the specified paper size and the zoom ratio. The following repeating formats and settings are available.
Page 485 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Book Copy/Repeat]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Book Copy/Repeat screen appears. Touch [Image Repeat]. – [Booklet Original] appears if optional Finisher FS-608 is installed.
Page 486 Application functions Under “Layout”, touch [With Margin] or [Without Margin], or touch [2/4/ 8 Repeat]. – To cancel the “Image Repeat” function, touch [No]. – Touching [2/4/8 Repeat] displays the 2/4/8 Repeat screen, where the number of repeats and the interval can be selected. Check the scanning size under “Scan Range”, touch [OK], and then touch [Close] in the next screen that appears.
Page 487 Application functions – To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel]. Set Range screen Custom Size screen Photo Size screen Can sizes in inches be displayed? % Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of sizes. C550 7-71...
Page 488 Application functions Can any size be specified? % Any size can be specified from the Custom Size screen. Touch [X] or [Y] to select the dimension, and then use the keypad to specify the correct value. (To enter a value, press the [C] (clear) key, and then use the keypad to type in the new value.) What happens when a value outside of the allowable range is spec- ified?
Page 489 Application functions Specify any other desired copy settings. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Press the [Start] key. C550 7-73...
Page 490: Copying An Enlarged Image On Multiple Pages ("Poster Mode" Function)
Application functions 7.14 Copying an enlarged image on multiple pages (“Post- er Mode” function) A document image can be divided, and each section of the image can be printed enlarged. The finished size can be specified by the image size, zoom ratio or paper size.
Page 491 Application functions Touch [Poster Mode]. – [Booklet Original] appears if optional Finisher FS-608 is installed. The Poster Mode screen appears. Under “Output Size”, touch [Image Size], [Paper Size] or [Zoom]. – The factory default setting for the finished size is “A2”. –...
Page 492 Application functions – Touching [Custom Size] displays the Custom Size screen. Touch [X] or [Y] to select the dimension, and then use the keypad to specify the desired value. – Touch [Paper Size], select the finished paper size, and then touch [OK].
Page 493 Application functions Check the document size, and then touch [OK]. – If the document size cannot be detected automatically or to specify the document size, touch [Original Size], and then specify the doc- ument size from any of the screens. –...
Page 494 Application functions Photo Size screen Can sizes in inches be displayed? % Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of sizes. Can any size be specified? % Any size can be specified from the Custom Size screen. Touch [X] or [Y] to select the dimension, and then use the keypad to specify the correct value.
Page 495: Copying Booklets ("Booklet Original" Function)
Application functions 7.15 Copying booklets (“Booklet Original” function) A booklet with its staples removed can be copied and bound with staples at the center to create copies of the original booklet. Staples Detail For details on stapling, refer to “Binding copies at the center (“Center Staple &...
Page 496 Application functions – When using the original glass, position the pages in order, starting with the side that includes the first page, then the side that includes the second page, then the side that includes the third page. – When using the ADF, load the pages with the side that includes the first page on top.
Page 497 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Book Copy/Repeat]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Book Copy/Repeat screen appears. Touch [Booklet Original]. Touch [Close]. Specify any other desired copy settings.
Page 498 Application functions After all document pages have been scanned, touch [Finish] and then press the [Start] key. C550 7-82...
Page 499: Adding A Binding Margin To Copies ("Page Margin" Function)
Application functions 7.16 Adding a binding margin to copies (“Page Margin” function) Copies can be printed with a binding margin so that the pages can easily be filed. When making double-sided copies, the image orientation can be ad- justed by specifying the position of the binding margin. In addition, the image orientation can be adjusted without creating a binding margin.
Page 500 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Page Margin]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Page Margin screen appears. Select the position of the binding margin. –...
Page 501 Application functions What happens when “Auto” is selected? % The factory default setting is “Auto”. Touch [Auto] to automatically determine the binding position according to the orientation of the loaded document. If the document length is 297 mm or less, a bind- ing position along the long side of the paper is selected.
Page 502 Application functions – To adjust the position of the image on the back side of the paper when printing double-sided copies, touch [Change Back Shift]. If desired, touch [Original Direction], and then select the setting appro- priate for the document. –...
Page 503: Adjusting The Image To Fit The Paper (Image Adjust Settings)
Application functions 7.17 Adjusting the image to fit the paper (Image Adjust set- tings) When the copy paper is larger than the original document, copies can be made with the document image centered and enlarged to fill the paper. The image can be adjusted in any of the following ways. Setting Description Full Size...
Page 504 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Image Adjust]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Image Adjust screen appears. Touch the button for the desired setting. –...
Page 505 Application functions Check the document size, and then touch [OK]. – If the document size cannot be detected automatically or to specify the document size, touch [Original Size], and then specify the doc- ument size from any of the screens. To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel].
Page 506 Application functions – Touch [Photo Size] to display the Photo Size screen. Photo Size screen Can sizes in inches be displayed? % Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of sizes. Can any size be specified? % Any size can be specified from the Custom Size screen. Touch [X] or [Y] to select the dimension, and then use the keypad to specify the correct value.
Page 507: Copying With The Page Layout Of A Booklet ("Booklet" Function)
Application functions 7.18 Copying with the page layout of a booklet (“Booklet” function) The page order of the scanned document is automatically arranged to pro- duce double-sided copies in a page layout for center binding, such as for a magazine. Stapling is possible only when optional Finisher FS-608 is in- stalled.
Page 508 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Booklet]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. Touch [Left Bind] or [Right Bind]. – If the document contains only pages in the landscape orientation, they will be bound at the top, regardless of which setting is select- –...
Page 509: Erasing Specified Areas Of Copies ("Frame Erase" Function)
Application functions 7.19 Erasing specified areas of copies (“Frame Erase” function) Copies can be produced by erasing unwanted areas around the document, such as the transmission information on received faxes and the shadows of punched holes. With frame erasing, the same width can be erased along all four sides of the document or a different width can be erased along each side of the docu- ment.
Page 510 Application functions Touch the button for the desired position to be erased. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. – To cancel the “Frame Erase” function, touch [No]. What happens when [Frame] is selected? % The same width is erased on all four sides of the original.
Page 511: Printing The Date/Time Or Page Number On Copies (Stamp/Composition Functions)
Application functions 7.20 Printing the date/time or page number on copies (Stamp/Composition functions) The date/time or page number can be added to copies at the specified loca- tion, or a distribution number can be added when multiple copies are made. The following Stamp/Composition functions are available and can be com- bined.
Page 512: Printing The Date/Time ("Date/Time" Function)
Application functions Detail For details on printing a date/time stamp, refer to page 7-96. For details on printing a page number stamp, refer to page 7-100. For details on printing a stamp, refer to page 7-105. For details on printing a copy protection stamp, refer to page 7-109. To details on printing a repeating stamp, refer to page 7-118.
Page 513 Application functions Touch [Date/Time]. The Date/Time screen appears. Touch buttons under “Date Format”, “Time Format” and “Pages” to specify the various settings. – To cancel the “Date/Time” function, touch [No]. – To print the date/time only on the first page, touch [1st Page Only]. –...
Page 514 Application functions – As the factory default, “Top Left” is selected. – To make fine adjustments to the printing position, touch [Adjust Po- sition]. Select the desired direction under “Left & Right Adjustment” or “Top & Bottom Adjustment”, use the keypad or touch [–] and [+] to specify the adjustment setting, and then touch [OK].
Page 515 Application functions Select the color, and then touch [OK]. – As the factory default, “Black” is selected. Touch [Text Size]. The Text Size screen appears. Select the text size, and then touch [OK]. – As the factory default, “10pt” is selected. Touch [OK], and then touch [Close] in the next screen that appears.
Page 516: Printing The Page Number ("Page Number" Function)
Application functions Printing the page number (“Page Number” function) Position the document to be copied. – For details on positioning the document, refer to “Feeding the doc- ument” on page 2-8. Touch [Application], and then touch [Stamp/Composition]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key.
Page 517 Application functions Using the keypad, type in the starting page number for printing. – If desired, touch [Chapter], and then use the keypad to type in the chapter number. The entered chapter number is printed if “1-1, 1- 2..” is selected under “Page Number Type”. –...
Page 518 Application functions – As the factory default, “Bottom” is selected. – To make fine adjustments to the printing position, touch [Adjust Po- sition]. Select the desired direction under “Left & Right Adjustment” or “Top & Bottom Adjustment”, use the keypad or touch [–] and [+] to specify the adjustment setting, and then touch [OK].
Page 519 Application functions – Specify [Insert Sheet Setting] when specifying simultaneously with “Cover Sheet”, “Insert Sheet” or “Chapter” settings of the Applica- tion functions. The Insert Sheet Setting screen appears. Select the pages to be printed, and then touch [OK]. – Blank pages inserted using the “Cover Sheet”, “Insert Sheet”...
Page 520 Application functions – As the factory default, “Black” is selected. Touch [Text Size]. The Text Size screen appears. Select the text size, and then touch [OK]. – As the factory default, “10pt” is selected. Touch [OK], and then touch [Close] in the next screen that appears. Specify any other desired copy settings.
Page 521: Printing Previously Registered Stamps ("Stamp" Function)
Application functions Printing previously registered stamps (“Stamp” function) Position the document to be copied. – Use the Copy Protection Utility to register a registered stamp. For details on registering stamps, refer to the manual of the Copy Pro- tection Utility. –...
Page 522 Application functions Select the desired stamp under “Stamp Type/Preset Stamps” or “Stamp Type/ Registered Stamps”. – To cancel the “Stamp” function, touch [No]. – Touch [↑] or [↓] to display a different list of preset or registered stamps. – The stamp of “Stamp Type/Registered Stamps” is displayed only when it is registered with the Copy Protection Utility.
Page 523 Application functions – To make fine adjustments to the printing position, touch [Adjust Po- sition]. Select the desired direction under “Left & Right Adjustment” or “Top & Bottom Adjustment”, use the keypad or touch [–] and [+] to specify the adjustment setting, and then touch [OK]. What are the limits on the adjustment amount? % The print position can be finely adjusted in 0.1 mm increments.
Page 524 Application functions – As the factory default, “Black” is selected. Touch [Text Size]. The Text Size screen appears. Select the text size, and then touch [OK]. As the factory default, “Std.” is selected. Touch [OK], and then touch [Close] in the next screen that appears. Specify any other desired copy settings.
Page 525: Printing Copy Protection Text ("Copy Protect" Function)
Application functions Note Pages printed with the “Single Color” setting and different settings for the print color and stamp color are included in the 2 Color count of the Meter count. If “Color” is set to “2 Color”, copies where the second color is different from the stamp text color are included in the Full Color count of the Meter count.
Page 526 Application functions Touch [Application], and then touch [Stamp/Composition]. – To cancel changes to the settings for all Application functions, press the [Reset] key. All changes to the settings are canceled. The Stamp/Composition screen appears. Touch [Copy Protect]. The Copy Protect screen appears. C550 7-110...
Page 527 Application functions Select the desired type of copy protection text. – To cancel the “Copy Protect” function, touch [No]. – Touching [Registered Stamp] or [Preset Stamp] displays a screen containing buttons for the available stamps. Touch the button for the desired stamp, and then touch [OK]. –...
Page 528 Application functions – The copy protection date and time that is printed is the date and time when the document is scanned. – Touching [Other] displays a screen for specifying settings for other stamps. Touch the button for the desired stamp, and then touch [OK].
Page 529 Application functions – As the factory default, the following settings are selected. Text/Background Color: Black; Density: Std.; Copy Protect Pattern: Emboss Text; Text Size: Std.; Pattern Overwrite: Front (Overwrite); Background Pattern: Pattern 1 – The setting under “Pattern Contrast” in the Copy Protect Pattern screen can only be specified in single increments between –2 and Text/Background Color screen C550...
Page 530 Application functions Density screen Copy Protect Pattern screen Text Size screen C550 7-114...
Page 531 Application functions Pattern Overwrite screen Background Pattern screen Touch [Position]. The Position screen appears. Select the text angle, and then touch [OK]. – As the factory default, “0 degrees” is selected. C550 7-115...
Page 532 Application functions – If there are no more than four lines in the selected copy protection text, the angle can be changed. – If desired, touch [Change Pos./Delete] in the Position screen, and then change the arrangement of the text. –...
Page 533 Application functions – To add a space to the copy protection text, touch [Insert Space]. Touch either [Up] or [Down] to move the round mark that appeared beside the specified copy protection text type, and then touch [In- sert]. Insert Space screen –...
Page 534: Printing Repeating Stamps ("Stamp Repeat" Function)
Application functions Note Pages printed with the “Single Color” setting and different settings for the print color and the color of the copy protection text are included in the 2 Color count of the Meter Count. If “Color” is set to “2 Color”, copies where the second color is different from the color of the copy protection text are included in the Full Color count of the Meter Count.
Page 535 Application functions Touch [Stamp Repeat]. The Stamp Repeat screen appears. Select the desired type of repeating stamp. – To cancel the “Stamp Repeat” function, touch [No]. – Touch [Registered Stamp] or [Preset Stamp] to display a screen containing buttons for the available stamps. Touch the button for the desired stamp, and then touch [OK].
Page 536 Application functions – Multiple registered stamps or preset stamps cannot be selected. – Touching [Date/Time] displays the Stamp Repeat > Date/Time screen. Select the desired settings under “Date Type” and “Time Type”, and then touch [OK]. – The repeating stamp date and time that is printed is the date and time when the document is scanned.
Page 537 Application functions – To print the copy distribution number, touch [Yes] under “Distribution Control Number”. A distribution number between 1 and 99,999,999 can be specified. Touch [Detailed Settings]. The Detailed Settings screen appears. Touch the desired button to change the setting values in each setting screen, and then touch [Close].
Page 538 Application functions (Overwrite) Text Color screen Density screen C550 7-122...
Page 539 Application functions Text Size screen Pattern Overwrite screen Touch [Position]. The Position screen appears. Select the text angle, and then touch [OK]. – As the factory default, “0 degrees” is selected. C550 7-123...
Page 540 Application functions – If there are no more than four lines in the selected repeating stamp, the angle can be changed. – If desired, touch [Change Pos./Delete] in the Position screen, and then change the arrangement of the text. – To change the arrangement order, touch [Change Position], select the repeating stamp text to be moved, and then touch either [Up] or [Down].
Page 541 Application functions – To add a space to the repeating stamp, touch [Insert Space]. Touch either [Up] or [Down] to move the round mark that appeared beside the specified repeating stamp type, and then touch [Insert]. Insert Space screen – To delete the repeating stamp text, touch [Delete], and then touch the button for the repeating stamp text to be deleted.
Page 542 Application functions Note If the document is a single color and “Magenta” or “Cyan” was selected as the color for the repeating stamp, the copies are included in the 2 Color count of the Meter Count. The same will occur if the document is a single color other than black and the color for the repeating stamp is set to “Black”.
Page 543: Printing The Image Scanned First Overlapped By The Remaining Document Pages ("Overlay" Function)
Application functions Printing the image scanned first overlapped by the remaining document pages (“Overlay” function) Copies can be printed with the contents of the first scanned document page overlapped by the remaining document pages. In addition, a scanned document can be stored as a registered overlay and recalled and used later.
Page 544 Application functions Touch [Overlay]. – To cancel the “Overlay” function, touch [No]. The Overlay screen appears. Select pages to be printed in “Pages”. – To print the overlay image only on the first copied page, touch [Cov- er Only] under “Pages”. Touch [Color].
Page 545 Application functions Check the document size of [Original Size], and then touch [OK]. – If the document size cannot be detected automatically or to specify the document size, touch [Original Size], and then specify the doc- ument size from any of the screens. To cancel changes to the settings, touch [Cancel].
Page 546: Saving A Scanned Image As A Registered Overlay ("Overlay" Function)
Application functions Touch [Close]. Specify any other desired copy settings. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Press the [Start] key. Saving a scanned image as a registered overlay (“Overlay” function) In the Overlay screen, touch [Register Overlay Image] under “Overlay”. The Register Overlay Image screen appears.
Page 547 Application functions The Image Name Registration screen appears. Type in the image name, and then touch [OK]. – Touch the buttons in the keyboard that appears in the screen to type. For details on typing in text, refer to “Entering text” on page 12-2.
Page 548 Application functions The document is scanned, then saved as a registered overlay. Note With the “Restrict User Access” parameter in Administrator mode, changes to a registered overlay without administrator permission can be prevented. C550 7-132...
Page 549: Using A Registered Overlay ("Overlay" Function)
Application functions Using a registered overlay (“Overlay” function) In the Overlay screen, touch [Recall Overlay Image]. – To cancel the “Overlay” function, touch [No]. The Recall Overlay Image screen appears. Touch the button for the registered overlay to be used, and then touch [OK].
Page 550: Printing A Header/Footer ("Header/Footer" Function)
Application functions Printing a header/footer (“Header/Footer” function) 0 In order to use headers/footers, a header/footer must be registered in ad- vance from Administrator mode. For details on registering headers/ footers, refer to “Specifying headers/footers” on page 11-102. Position the document to be copied. –...
Page 551 Application functions Under “Recall Header/Footer”, touch the button of the header/footer to be used, and then touch [OK]. – If the printing color and the specified color of the header/footer are different, the copies are included in the 2 Color count of the Meter Count.
Page 552: Saving The Scanned Document In A User Box ("Save In User Box" Function)
Application functions 7.21 Saving the scanned document in a user box (“Save in User Box” function) A scanned document can be saved in a user box. Documents saved in user boxes can be printed when necessary. Detail For details on the user box settings, refer to the User’s Guide [Box Oper- ations].
Page 553 Application functions – Touch the tab containing the desired user box, and then button for the user box. – To type in a user box number to specify the user box, touch [Enter User Box No.]. – It is not necessary to enter the password when saving data, even if a password has been specified for the box.
Page 554 Application functions Check the name of the document to be saved. To change the name that is automatically specified, touch [Document Name]. After typing in the name, touch [OK]. – For details on typing in text, refer to “Entering text” on page 12-2. C550 7-138...
Page 555 Application functions Select whether or not a copy will also be printed when the data is saved. To print a copy, touch [Yes] beside “Save & Print”. Touch [OK]. – To cancel the “Save in User Box” function, touch [No]. The Application screen appears again.
Page 556: Replacing Toner Cartridges And Staple Cartridges And Emptying Punch Scrap Box
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box...
Page 557: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap Replacing the toner cartridge When the toner is about to run out, an advanced warning message similar to the one shown below appears. Detail When the message appears, prepare to replace the toner cartridge according to your maintenance agreement.
Page 558 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box When the toner is empty, a message similar to the one shown below ap- pears, warning that the toner cartridge should be replaced. Note After the message appears, the machine stops operating. Replace the toner cartridge according to your maintenance agreement.
Page 559 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Display in Enlarge Display mode When the toner is about to run out, a screen similar to the one shown below appears. When the toner is empty, the screen shown below appears. 7 CAUTION Handling toner and the toner cartridges Do not throw toner or the toner cartridge into a fire.
Page 560 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box 7 CAUTION Precautions for toner spills Be careful not to spill toner inside the machine or get toner on your clothes or hands. If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water.
Page 561: To Replace The Toner Cartridge
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box To replace the toner cartridge The procedure for replacing any of the toner cartridges (yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C) or black (K)) is the same. Example: Replacing the black toner cartridge Note Be careful about the installation location of the toner cartridges, since it is different for other colors.
Page 562 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Prepare the new toner cartridge. – Make sure that the toner cartridge is the same color as the la- bel in the cartridge compartment. Can a toner cartridge of a different color be installed? % The toner cartridge of a color different...
Page 563 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the tape from the toner cartridge. – Remove the tape from the toner car- tridge after shaking the cartridge. Align the toner cartridge with the slots in the car- tridge compartment, and then insert the cartridge.
Page 564 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Close the upper front door. C550...
Page 565: Replacing The Waste Toner Box
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Replacing the waste toner box When it is almost time to replace the waste toner box (and if it is replaceable by the user), the message shown in the following illustration appears, warn- ing about the replacement period.
Page 566 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Display in Enlarge Display mode When it is almost time to replace the waste toner box, the screen shown be- low appears. When the time to replace the part is reached, the following screen appears. C550 8-11...
Page 567: To Replace The Waste Toner Box
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box To replace the waste toner box Open the machine’s low- er front door. C550 8-12...
Page 568 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Release the securing le- vers for the waste toner box, and then remove the waste toner box. Attach the enclosed cap to the waste toner box removed in step 2. C550 8-13...
Page 569 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Place the waste toner box with the cap at- tached into the plastic bag. Install the new waste toner box. C550 8-14...
Page 570 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Close the lower front door. 7 CAUTION Handling toner and the waste toner box Do not throw toner or the waste toner box into a fire. Toner expelled from the fire may cause burns. 7 CAUTION Precautions for toner spills Be careful not to spill toner inside the machine or get toner on your...
Page 571: Replacing An Imaging Unit
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Replacing an imaging unit When it is almost time to replace an imaging unit, an advanced warning mes- sage similar to the one shown below appears (when performed by the user). Note When the message appears, prepare to replace the imaging unit accord- ing to your maintenance agreement.
Page 572 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Note When the message appears, replace the imaging unit according to your maintenance agreement. If it is time to replace an imaging unit other than the black imaging unit, printing can continue in black.
Page 573: To Replace The Imaging Unit (Black)
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Reminder Be sure to replace the imaging unit only after the message “Please re- place following unit(s).” appears. In addition, do not replace the imaging unit of any color other than the one indicated in the message on the touch panel.
Page 574 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Release the securing le- vers for the waste toner box, and then remove the waste toner box. Release the securing le- ver for the imaging unit. C550 8-19...
Page 575 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the imaging unit. Remove the imaging unit from its packaging. – The imaging unit can easily be damaged by light. Leave the imaging unit in the black protective bag until immediately be- fore it is to be in- stalled.
Page 576 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Peel off the tape, and then remove the packing material. Remove the imaging unit from the black protective bag. C550 8-21...
Page 577 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the packing material. Remove the tape from the protective sheet for the PC drum. Remove the protective sheet and securing ma- terial for the PC drum. C550 8-22...
Page 578 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Insert the new imaging unit into the machine. – Make sure that the imaging unit is the same color as the la- bel on the imaging unit compartment. – Do not insert the im- aging unit into its compartment at an...
Page 579 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Install the waste toner box. Close the lower front door. C550 8-24...
Page 580 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the filter, and then install the new filter. – The filter is included with the black imag- ing unit. Replace the filter when replacing the black imaging unit. –...
Page 581: To Replace The Imaging Unit (Yellow, Magenta And Cyan)
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box 7 CAUTION Precautions for toner spills Be careful not to spill toner inside the machine or get toner on your clothes or hands. If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water.
Page 582 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Release the securing le- ver for the imaging unit. Remove the imaging unit. C550 8-27...
Page 583 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the imaging unit from its packaging. – The imaging unit can easily be damaged by light. Leave the imaging unit in the black protective bag until immediately be- fore it is to be in- stalled.
Page 584 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the imaging unit from the black protective bag. Tilt the imaging unit to the right and lightly shake it twice in the di- rection of the tilt, and then tilt the unit to the left and lightly shake it twice in the direction of...
Page 585 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the securing material and tape. Remove the tape from the protective sheet for the PC drum. Remove the protective sheet for the PC drum. C550 8-30...
Page 586 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Insert the new imaging unit into the machine. – Make sure that the imaging unit is the same color as the la- bel on the imaging unit compartment. – Do not insert the im- aging unit into its compartment at an...
Page 587 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Install the waste toner box. Close the lower front door. C550 8-32...
Page 588 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Insert the used imaging unit into the empty black protective bag and box of the new imaging unit. How are used imag- ing units disposed % Do not throw away used imaging units.
Page 589: Replacing The Staple Cartridge
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Replacing the staple cartridge When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “Replace staple cartridge.” appears. Replace the staple cartridge. Display in Enlarge Display mode Reminder Be sure to replace the staple cartridge only after the message appears, otherwise the machine may be damaged.
Page 590: To Replace The Staple Cartridge In Finisher Fs-517
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box To replace the staple cartridge in Finisher FS-517 Open the front door. Grab handle FN7, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible.
Page 591 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the staple car- tridge holder. – Hold the lever on the staple cartridge holder, and then pull the holder down to remove it. Remove the empty sta- ple cartridge from the staple cartridge holder.
Page 592 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Load the new staple car- tridge into the staple car- tridge holder. – Do not remove the remaining staples, otherwise the ma- chine will not be able to staple after the cartridge is replaced.
Page 593 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 8-38...
Page 594 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, grab handle FN7, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 8-39...
Page 595: To Replace The Staple Cartridge In Finisher Fs-518
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box To replace the staple cartridge in Finisher FS-518 Open the front door. Grab handle FN7, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible.
Page 596 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the staple car- tridge holder. – Hold the lever on the staple cartridge holder to pull it up, and then pull it downward and out to remove it. Push the portion of the staple cartridge holder indicated by “PUSH”...
Page 597 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the empty sta- ple cartridge. Load a new staple car- tridge. C550 8-42...
Page 598 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the tape from the staple cartridge, and then close the cover of the staple cartridge holder. – Do not remove the remaining staples, otherwise the ma- chine will not be able to staple after the cartridge is replaced.
Page 599 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 8-44...
Page 600 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, grab handle FN7, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 8-45...
Page 601: To Replace The Staple Cartridge In Finisher Fs-608
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box To replace the staple cartridge in Finisher FS-608 Open the front door. Grab handle FN6, and then pull out the stacker unit. – Slowly pull out the stacker unit as far as possible.
Page 602 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Remove the staple car- tridge holder. – Hold the lever on the staple cartridge holder, and then pull the holder down to remove it. Remove the empty sta- ple cartridge from the staple cartridge holder.
Page 603 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Slowly peel off the stop- per tape. Install the staple car- tridge holder. – Check that the staple cartridge holder is securely inserted as far as possible. C550 8-48...
Page 604 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Return the stacker unit to its original position. C550 8-49...
Page 605 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box – When returning the stacker unit to its original position, grab handle FN6, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched. Close the front door. C550 8-50...
Page 606: Emptying The Punch Scrap Box
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Emptying the punch scrap box If the punch scrap box of the punch kit or Z folding unit installed with the fin- isher becomes full, the message shown below appears (if the box can be emptied by the user).
Page 607 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Screen while a job is being performed Detail When performed by user If the punch scrap box has become full while a job is being performed, the job being performed is paused. To continue the job without canceling the Punch setting, empty the punch scrap box.
Page 608: To Empty The Punch Scrap Box Of The Finisher
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box To empty the punch scrap box of the finisher Follow the procedure described below to empty the punch scrap box. Open the front door. Pull out the punch scrap box.
Page 609: To Empty The Punch Scrap Box Of The Z Folding Unit
Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Empty the punch scrap box. Insert the punch scrap box into its original position. Close the front door. To empty the punch scrap box of the Z folding unit Follow the procedure described below to empty the punch scrap box.
Page 610 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and emptying punch scrap box Pull out the punch scrap box. Empty the punch scrap box. Insert the punch scrap box into its original position. Close the front door. C550 8-55...
Page 611: Care Of The Machine
Care of the machine...
Page 612: Cleaning
Care of the machine Care of the machine Cleaning This section describes the procedures for cleaning each part. Housing Clean the surface of the housing by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild household detergent. Reminder Be sure to turn off the machine (set the main power switch to “o”) before cleaning it.
Page 613: Original Glass
Care of the machine Original glass Clean the surface of the original glass by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Reminder Never use solvents, such as benzene or thinner, to clean the original glass. Left partition glass Clean the left partition glass with the left parti- tion glass cleaner.
Page 614: Control Panel
Care of the machine Control panel Clean the control panel by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Reminder Pressing too hard on a key in the control panel or on the touch panel may damage them. In addition, never use a mild household detergent, glass cleaner, benzene or thinner to clean the control panel or touch panel.
Page 615: Paper Take-Up Rollers
Care of the machine Reminder Never use solvents, such as benzene or thinner, to clean the document pad. Paper take-up rollers Clean the paper take-up rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Reminder Never use solvents, such as benzene or thinner, to clean the paper take- up rollers.
Page 616: Electrostatic Charger Wire
Care of the machine Electrostatic charger wire If the electrostatic charger wire is dirty, streaks will appear though the printed images. If this occurs, follow the procedure described below to clean the electrostatic charger wire. Open the machine’s lower front door. Slowly pull out the charger-cleaning tool as far as possible.
Page 617 Care of the machine Remove the print head glass cleaning tool from tray 1. Insert the print head glass cleaning tool into the print head cleaning opening, pull it out, and then repeat this back- and-forth movement two or three times. C550...
Page 618: Viewing Counters (Meter Count)
Care of the machine Viewing counters (Meter Count) Viewing counters The Meter Count screen can be displayed so that the total number of prints since counting started can be viewed. In addition, the list of counters can be printed. Press the [Utility/Counter] key. Touch [Meter Count], and then touch [Check Details] in the left panel.
Page 619: Viewing The Coverage Rate
Care of the machine Note The list of counters can be displayed even while the machine is copying or printing. Viewing the coverage rate The amount of toner that was used can be viewed in the Coverage Rate screen. Press the [Utility/Counter] key. Touch [Meter Count], and then touch [Check Details] in the left panel.
Page 620 Care of the machine Touch [Coverage Rate]. Touch [Close], and then touch [Close] in the next screen that appears. The Basic screen appears again. C550 9-10...
Page 621: When The Message "It Is Time For The Scheduled Inspection Of The Device." Appears
Care of the machine When the message “It is time for the scheduled in- spection of the device.” appears If the message “It is time for the scheduled inspection of the device.” ap- pears, contact your technical representative and request a periodic mainte- nance inspection.
Page 622 Managing jobs...
Page 623: Jobs
Managing jobs Managing jobs 10.1 Overview of Job List screen Jobs Specifying the desired copy settings, then pressing the [Start] key queues the copy operation in this machine. This queued operation is called a job. In the same way, operations for making scans and computer printouts are also queued as jobs.
Page 624 Managing jobs Operation Number of jobs Fax (Polling RX) Fax (Polling TX) Sharing Total *The values listed above are for reference and may differ from the actual val- ues depending on other settings. When one job is finished being printed, the next queued job automatically begins.
Page 625 Managing jobs Note As the factory default, the Current Jobs list on the Print tab is displayed in the Job List screen. The screen for each function listed above can be displayed from any other Job List screen. However, if a different tab is selected while a setting is being changed, that setting is canceled.
Page 626: Managing Jobs
Managing jobs Button name Description [Print] button Touch to display the Print tab of the Job List screen. [Send] button Touch to display the Send tab of the Job List screen. For details, refer to the Us- er’s Guide [Network Scanner Opera- tions] and the User’s Guide [Network Fax Operations].
Page 627: Left Panel Job List
Managing jobs Button name Description [↑] and [↓] buttons When there are more jobs than the seven that can be displayed at one time, touch these arrows to display jobs higher or lower in the list (higher or lower in the printing order).
Page 628 Managing jobs Touch [Job List] in the left panel. A list of jobs appears in the left panel. – If the “Job Display Setting” parameter (available from the User Set- ting screen) is set to “Status Display”, the job status is displayed in the left panel.
Page 629: Performing Operations On Jobs
Managing jobs 10.2 Performing operations on jobs Deleting a job A queued job or job being printed (job on the Current Jobs list) can be delet- Touch [Job List] in the left panel, and then touch [Job Details]. The Job List screen appears. In the Print tab, display the job to be deleted.
Page 630: Checking Job Settings
Managing jobs Check the information that is displayed, touch [Yes] if the correct job is indicated, and then touch [OK]. – To quit deleting the job, touch [No], and then touch [OK]. The screen displayed before [Delete] was touched appears again, and the job is deleted from the Current Jobs list.
Page 631: Checking Job Details
Managing jobs – The upper number to the left of [←Back] indicates the number of the currently displayed screen. The lower number indicates the to- tal number of screens. – To display the previous screen, touch [←Back]. To display the next screen, touch [Forward→].
Page 632 Managing jobs - Save tab Status (Receiving, Saving to Memory) , Result (Job Complete, Deleted Due to Error, Deleted by User, Reset Modes, Write Error) , Document Name, User Name, hours (Job Start), Prints (Original) Displayed only for jobs on the Current Jobs list Displayed only for jobs on the Job History list Displayed only for jobs on the Currently Jobs list transmitted to multiple destinations...
Page 633: Displaying The Current Jobs List (Stored Jobs And Active Jobs)
Managing jobs Detail To delete the job, touch [Delete] in the Detail screen. If [Detail] appears in the Detail screen for a job selected from the Send tab, detailed information is available on the multiple destinations that the data was sent to with broadcast transmission. To view the information, touch [Detail].
Page 634: Displaying The Job History List
Managing jobs – To display the stored jobs, touch [Release Held Job] to display the Release Held Job screen. To return to the Job List screen, touch [Cancel]. Detail For details on the function of each button, refer to “Job List screens” on page 10-3.
Page 635: Printing A Proof Copy Of A Stored Job
Managing jobs Touch the button for the desired list. – Deleted Jobs: Displays only jobs that were deleted before they were finished. – Finished Jobs: Displays only jobs that were correctly completed. – All Jobs: Displays all jobs. Printing a proof copy of a stored job A single copy of a stored job can be printed in order to be checked.
Page 636: Printing A Stored Job
Managing jobs From the job list, select the job whose proof copy is to be printed, and then touch [Proof Copy] key. – If the job to be removed from the Held Jobs list is not displayed, touch [↑] or [↓] until the desired job is displayed. –...
Page 637 Managing jobs Note For details on displaying the screen, refer to “Displaying the Current Jobs list (stored jobs and active jobs)” on page 10-12. In the Current Jobs list of the Print tab, touch [Release Held Job]. The Release Held Job screen appears. Select the job to be removed from the Held Jobs list.
Page 638: Increasing Printing Priority
Managing jobs In the Change Setting screen, change the copy settings as desired, and then touch [OK]. Is there more information about the settings? % Refer to the appropriate section. In the Release Held Job screen, touch [OK] or press the [Start] key. The stored job appears in the Current Jobs list and is printed.
Page 639 Managing jobs Touch [Increase Priority]. The Increase Priority screen appears. In the job list, touch the button for the job to be given priority to select it, and then touch [OK]. – If the job to be given priority is not displayed, touch [↑] and [↓] until the desired job is displayed.
Page 640: Utility Mode
Utility mode...
Page 641: Overview Of Utility Mode Parameters
Utility mode Utility mode 11.1 Overview of Utility mode parameters List of registration information and parameters This section describes the buttons available when the [Utility/Counter] key is pressed. Note The buttons that appear in the Utility mode parameters differ depending on the specified settings.
Page 642 Utility mode First-level menu Second-level menu Third-level menu Details [2] User Settings [1] System Settings [1] Language Selection Refer to “System Set- tings” on page 11-20. [2] Measurement Unit Settings [3] Paper Tray Settings [4] Auto Color Level Adjust. [5] Power Save Set- tings [6] Output Settings [7] AE Level Adjust-...
Page 643 Utility mode First-level menu Second-level menu Third-level menu Details [3] Copier Settings Auto Booklet ON when Refer to “Copier Set- Fold & Staple tings” on page 11-24. Auto Zoom For Com- bine/ Booklet Auto Sort/Group Se- lection Default Copy Settings Default Enlarge Display Settings When AMS Direction is...
Page 644 Utility mode First-level menu Second-level menu Third-level menu Details [5] Printer Settings [1] Basic Settings Refer to “Printer Set- tings” on page 11-28. [2] Paper Setting [3] PCL Settings [4] PS Setting [5] XPS Settings [6] Print Reports [6] Change Password Changes the password for the user who is cur- rently logged on.
Page 645 Utility mode First-level menu Second-level menu Third-level menu Details [3] One-Touch/User [1] Create One-Touch Refer to “One-Touch/ Box Registration Destination User Box Registration” on page 11-40. [2] Create User Box [3] One-Touch/User Box Registration List [4] Maximum Number of User Boxes [4] User Authentica- [1] General Settings Refer to “User Authen-...
Page 646 Utility mode First-level menu Second-level menu Third-level menu Details [1] TCP Socket Set- tings [2] Network Fax Set- tings [3] WebDAV Settings [4] Web Service Set- tings [6] Detail Settings [6] Copier Settings Auto Zoom (Platen) Refer to “Copier Set- ting”...
Page 647 Utility mode First-level menu Second-level menu Third-level menu Details [0] Security Settings [1] Administrator Pass- Refer to “Security Set- word tings” on page 11-47. [2] User Box Adminis- trator Setting [3] Administrator Secu- rity Levels [4] Security Details [5] Enhanced Security Mode [6] HDD Settings [7] Function Manage-...
Page 648: Registering A Destination
Utility mode 11.2 Registering a destination This section describes the function and main registration parameters that can be specified after pressing the [Utility/Counter] key, then touching [One- Touch/User Box Registration]. Create One-Touch Destination Parameter Description Address Book (Public) Specify settings for registering fax and scan destinations. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations], the User’s Guide [Fax Group Operations] and the User’s Guide [Network Fax Operations].
Page 649: Level Settings
Utility mode Access permission levels can be set to one of six levels between 0 and 5, with the higher number indicating higher security. Note The access level that is set for user, destination, and group level on the Limiting Access to Destinations can be used when user authentication settings have been specified.
Page 650: Group
Utility mode Group In addition to users and destinations, groups with access permissions can be created and given a name. When users and destinations are registered in these groups, a destination registered in a group can be accessed by users registered to the same group.
Page 651 Utility mode The Create Group screen appears. Touch the button for the desired group, and then touch [Edit]. The Edit screen appears. Touch [Group Name]. The Group Name screen appears. Type in the group name (up to 64 characters), and then touch [OK]. –...
Page 652: Specifying A Destination Level
Utility mode The group name is specified. Select the desired access permission level. The access permission level for the group is specified. Touch [OK]. Specifying a destination level Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen”...
Page 653 Utility mode Touch the button for the desired destination. – For an address book destination, touch the index button for the first letter of the destination, and then search for the destination. Touch the button for the desired setting. – Either an access permission level or an access permission group can be specified for each destination.
Page 654: Specifying A User Level
Utility mode – To specify the destination group, touch [Apply Group]. Touch the button for the desired group, and then touch [OK]. – To specify the destination level, touch [Apply Level]. Touch the but- ton for the desired level, and then touch [OK]. Specifying a user level Display the Administrator Settings screen.
Page 655 Utility mode Select either “Public User Box” or “Personal User Box” as the user type, and then touch the button for the desired User. – The “Public User Box” and “Personal User Box” settings appear only when access by a public user is permitted. –...
Page 656 Utility mode – To specify the user level, touch [Apply Level]. Touch [Yes], touch the button for the desired level, and then touch [OK]. C550 11-17...
Page 657: Displaying The Destination Registration Screen
Utility mode Displaying the destination registration screen Follow the procedure described below to display the One-Touch/User Box Registration screen by pressing [Utility/Counter] key. Press the [Utility/Counter] key. Touch [1 One-Touch/User Box Registration]. – An item can also be selected by pressing the key in the keypad for the number beside the desired button.
Page 658 Utility mode The One-Touch/User Box Registration screen appears. Note To finish specifying settings in the Utility mode, press the [Utility/Counter] key. Otherwise, exit the Utility mode by touching [Close] in each screen until the screen for the Copy, Fax/Scan or Box mode appears. C550 11-19...
Page 659: Specifying User Settings
Utility mode 11.3 Specifying user settings This section describes the function and main registration parameters that can be specified after pressing the [Utility/Counter] key, then touching [User Settings]. System Settings Language Selection Description Default Setting Select the language of the Touch panel messages. English Measurement Unit Settings Description...
Page 660 Utility mode Note “LCT” appears for “Auto Tray Selection Settings” only when the optional LCT is installed. Auto Color Level Adjustment Description Default Setting Adjust the reference level for detecting a color or black-and-white docu- Standard (3) ment when the “Auto Color” setting is selected. The reference level can be set to one of 5 settings.
Page 661 Utility mode Reminder The “Output Tray Settings” parameter is available only if the optional finisher is installed. AE Level Adjustment Description Default Setting Specify the initial value for auto exposure. The higher the setting, the more Standard (2) that the document background is emphasized. Auto Paper Select for Small Original Description Default Setting...
Page 662: Custom Display Settings
Utility mode Custom Display Settings Copier Settings Parameter Description Default Setting Default Tab Specify the default display for the Basic screen in Basic Copy mode. • Basic: This is the normal basic display. • Quick Copy: Displays all selectable items for the “Paper” function, “Zoom”...
Page 663: Copier Settings
Utility mode Fax Active Screen Parameter Description TX Display Specify settings for faxing. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Fax Oper- ations] and the User’s Guide [Network Fax Operations]. RX Display Color Selection Settings Parameter Description Default Setting Select Color Select the color that indicates that the button is se- Green lected.
Page 664 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Auto Zoom For Com- Select whether or not the preset zoom ratios are Auto Display Zoom bine/ Booklet automatically selected when the “Auto” Paper set- Ratio ting is selected and a combined copy setting or the “Booklet”...
Page 665 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Separate Scan Output Select whether copies are printed as the docu- Page Print Method ment is being scanned or after the entire document has been scanned when scanning a document in separate batches or when scanning a multiple- page document from the original glass.
Page 666 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Automatic Image Rota- Select with which setting the image is automatical- When Auto Paper/ tion ly rotated when the document and copy paper ori- Auto Zoom is set entations are different. • When Auto Paper / Auto Zoom / Reduce is set: If the “Auto”...
Page 667: Scan/Fax Settings
Utility mode Scan/Fax Settings Parameter Description JPEG Compression Level Specify settings for scanning. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. Black Compression Level TWAIN Lock Time Default Scan/Fax Settings Default Enlarge Display Settings Compact PDF/XPS Compres- sion Level Color TIFF Type Note With the “Default Enlarge Display Settings”...
Page 668: Change E-Mail Address
Utility mode Change E-Mail Address Description The e-mail address for the user who is currently logged on can be changed. This parameter appears only when a user other than a public user is logged on. Note [Change E-Mail Address] appears only if the “Administrator Security Lev- els”...
Page 669 Utility mode Touch [2 User Settings]. – An item can also be selected by pressing the key in the keypad for the number beside the desired button. For [2 User Settings], press the [2] key in the keypad. The User Settings screen appears. Note To finish specifying settings in the Utility mode, press the [Utility/Counter] key.
Page 670: Specifying Administrator Settings
Utility mode 11.4 Specifying administrator settings This section describes the function and main registration parameters that can be specified after pressing the [Utility/Counter] key, then touching [Administrator Settings]. System Settings Power Save Settings Parameter Description Default Setting Low Power Mode Specify the desired length of time (between 10 and 15 minutes Settings...
Page 671: Daylight Saving Time
Utility mode Date/Time Settings Description Default Setting Specify the current date and time. In addition, the time zone can be set be- Time Zone: +00:00 tween -12:00 and 13:00 (in 30-minute increments). Daylight Saving Time Description Default Setting Select whether or not the machine’s internal clock observes daylight saving time.
Page 672: Restrict User Access
Utility mode Restrict User Access Parameter Description Default Setting Copy Program Lock Settings Select the registered copy programs that are prevented from being changed or de- leted. Delete Saved Copy Program Select the registered copy programs to be deleted. Restrict Ac- Changing Job Select whether or not to allow the print pri- Allow...
Page 673 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Leading Edge Adjust the starting print position between - 0.0 mm Adjustment (Du- 3.0 mm and 3.0 mm at the leading edge of plex Side 2) the paper for the second side during auto- matic double-sided copying.
Page 674 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Punch Edge Adjust the sensors for detecting the paper Sensor Adjust- edges when printing with a Punch setting. ment Cover Sheet Adjust the sensors for detecting the size of Feeder Size Ad- paper loaded in the paper trays of the post justment inserter.
Page 675 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Gradation Image Stabiliza- When adjusting the gradation levels, first Adjustment tion Only press the [Start] key to perform image sta- bilization. Copy Adjust the gradation levels if there are changes in the color gradations of the print image.
Page 676 Utility mode Detail For the procedure on adjusting the printer, refer to “Printer Adjustment” on page 11-57. For the procedure on adjusting the finisher, refer to “Finisher Adjustment” on page 11-67. For the procedure on adjusting the color registration, refer to “Color Registration Adjust”...
Page 677 Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Job Reset When Account Select whether or not the settings are reset Reset is changed (initialized) when the user has changed. This machine detects that the user has changed when the optional key counter has been removed or when the user has logged off if user authentication or account track settings are specified.
Page 678: Administrator/Machine Settings
Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Auto Delete Secure Specify settings for using boxes. For details, refer to 1 day Document the User’s Guide [Box Operations]. Encrypted PDF Delete 1 day Time ID & Print Delete Time 1 day Document Hold Setting External Save Memory...
Page 679: One-Touch/User Box Registration
Utility mode Note When entering the device name while registering the machine address, do not use characters that cannot be used by the operating system. One-Touch/User Box Registration Parameter Description Create One-Touch Destina- Specify settings for registering fax, scan and user box destinations. tion For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations], the User’s Guide [Fax Operations], the User’s Guide [Network Fax...
Page 680: User Authentication/Account Track
Utility mode User Authentication/Account Track General Settings Description Default Setting Specify user authentication and account track settings in order to control User Authentication: the use of this machine. • User Authentication: Account Track: OFF Select either “ON (External Server)” or “ON (MFP)” as the user authenti- When # of Jobs Reach cation method.
Page 681 Utility mode User Authentication Settings Parameter Description Default Setting Administra- User Name List Select whether or not a list of user names tive Set- is displayed in the user authentication tings screen. Default Function Operations that are possible with this ma- Copy: Allow Permission chine can be limited when authenticating...
Page 682 Utility mode Detail When user authentication is performed using an optional authentication unit, by placing your finger or IC card on the authentication unit, jobs saved in the ID & Print User Box can be printed. Account Track Settings Parameter Description Account Track Regis- Register the accounts using this machine.
Page 683 Utility mode Limiting Access to Destinations Parameter Description Create Group Groups for permitting access to destinations can be registered and edited. Apply Levels/Groups to Desti- The access permission level and the group with access permissions nations can be specified for each destination. Apply Levels/Groups to Users The access permission level and the group with access permissions can be specified for each user.
Page 684: Network Settings
Utility mode Network Settings Parameter Description TCP/IP Settings Specify settings for using the network. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. NetWare Settings HTTP Server Settings FTP Settings SMB Settings LDAP Settings E-mail Settings SNMP Settings AppleTalk Settings Bonjour Setting TCP Socket Settings Network Fax Settings...
Page 685: Printer Settings
Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Print Jobs During Copy Select whether or not print data or fax data can be Accept Operation accepted for printing while a copy operation is being performed. • Accept: Print data and fax data can be accepted and printed.
Page 686: Fax Settings
Utility mode Fax Settings Parameter Description Header Information Specify settings for registering fax destinations. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Fax Operations] and the User’s Guide [Network Header/Footer Position Fax Operations]. Line Parameter Setting TX/RX Settings Function Settings PBX Connection Setting Report Settings Job Settings List Multi Line Setting...
Page 687: Administrator Security Levels
Utility mode Administrator Security Levels Description Default Setting Specify the range of Administrator mode parameters available to users. Prohibit • Level 1: Low Power Mode Settings, Auto Zoom (Platen), Auto Zoom (ADF), Specify Default Tray when APS Off, Select Tray for Insert Sheet, Tri-Fold Print Side, Automatic Image Rotation are available to users.
Page 688: Administrator Authentication
Utility mode Parameter Description Default Setting Manual Destination In- Select whether or not a recipient can be typed in Allow manually in a recipient input screen. If “Restrict” is selected, LDAP searches cannot be performed. Print Data Capture Select whether or not data for a print job can be captured. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [Print Operations].
Page 689: Hdd Settings
Utility mode HDD Settings Parameter Description Default Setting Check HDD Capacity Information concerning the hard disk capacity is dis- played. Overwrite Temporary Specify whether or not to overwrite the temporary Data image data saved on the hard disk with all opera- tions for copying, scanning, faxing and computer printing.
Page 690: License Settings
Utility mode Using PageScope Scan Direct to retrieve documents in user boxes Box operations using the PageScope Web Connection (The User Box tab does not appear.) Stamp Settings Parameter Description Apply Stamps Select whether or not a stamp is added when printing or sending. Delete Registered Select whether or not stamps registered for copy protection can be delet- Stamp...
Page 691 Utility mode Press the [Utility/Counter] key. Touch [3 Administrator Settings]. – An item can also be selected by pressing the key in the keypad for the number beside the desired button. For [3 Administrator Setting], press the [3] key in the keypad. C550 11-52...
Page 692 Utility mode Type in the administrator password, and then touch [OK]. – For details on typing in text, refer to “Entering text” on page 12-2. The Administrator Settings screen appears. Note To finish specifying settings in the Utility mode, press the [Utility/Counter] key.
Page 693: Check Consumable Life
Utility mode 11.5 Check Consumable Life This section describes the information that can be viewed after pressing the [Utility/Counter] key, then touching [Check Consumable Life]. From the Check Consumable Life screen, the status (usage level) of the following consumables can be viewed. - Imaging unit (C) - Imaging unit (M) - Imaging unit (Y)
Page 694 Utility mode Touch [4 Check Consumable Life]. – An item can also be selected by pressing the key in the keypad for the number beside the desired button. For [4 Check Consumable Life], press the [4] key in the keypad. The Check Consumable Life screen appears.
Page 695: Overview Of Weekly Timer Settings
Utility mode 11.6 Overview of weekly timer settings Various weekly timer settings in the Weekly Timer Setting screen can be combined. A general procedure is described below. 0 If the weekly timer has been set, leave the machine plugged into the electrical outlet even if the machine has been turned off.
Page 696: Printer Adjustment
Utility mode 11.7 Printer Adjustment Leading Edge Adjustment The starting print position at the leading edge of each type of paper (with respect to the paper feed direction) can be adjusted. 0 The starting print position is adjusted during manufacturing of the machine.
Page 697: Centering
Utility mode A test pattern is printed. Check that the distance from the starting print position of the test pattern to the edge of the paper (a) is 4.2 mm. – If the distance is less than 4.2 mm, touch [+] to increase the adjustment (between 0.2 mm and 3.0 mm).
Page 698 Utility mode 0 Only A4 v paper can be used to adjust the bypass tray. Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen” on page 11-51. Touch [1 System Settings]. The System Settings screen appears.
Page 699: Leading Edge Adjustment (Duplex Side 2)
Utility mode – If the distance is between 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm, continue with step – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. b: 3.0 mm ± 0.5 mm Press the [Start] key. The adjusted test pattern is printed.
Page 700 Utility mode Touch [1 System Settings]. The System Settings screen appears. Touch [7 Expert Adjustment]. The Expert Adjustment screen appears. Touch [2 Printer Adjustment]. The Printer Adjustment screen appears. Touch [3 Leading Edge Adjustment (Duplex Side 2)]. The Leading Edge Adjustment (Duplex Side 2) screen appears. Touch the button for the paper type to be set.
Page 701: Centering (Duplex 2Nd Side)
Utility mode – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. c: 4.2 mm Press the [Start] key. The adjusted test pattern is printed. Check the distance from the starting print position of the test pattern to the edge of the paper.
Page 702 Utility mode Touch [7 Expert Adjustment]. The Expert Adjustment screen appears. Touch [2 Printer Adjustment]. The Printer Adjustment screen appears. Touch [4 Centering (Duplex 2nd Side)]. The Centering (Duplex 2nd Side) screen appears. Touch the button for the paper tray to be set. Press the [Start] key.
Page 703: Adjusting Printing According To The Media
Utility mode – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. d: 3.0 mm ± 0.5 mm Press the [Start] key. The adjusted test pattern is printed. Adjust the distance from the starting print position of the test pattern to the edge of the paper.
Page 704 Utility mode Touch [2 Printer Adjustment]. The Printer Adjustment screen appears. Touch [5 Media Adjustment]. The Media Adjustment screen appears. Touch the button for the paper type to be set. – If the image is distorted with single-sided copying, select a paper type below “1st side”.
Page 705 Utility mode – For uneven printing of the print image, touch [+] to increase the adjustment. ABCDE – Each time [+] or [–] is ABCDE touched, the value is ABCDE increased or de- ABCDE creased by one in- ABCDE crement. Touch [OK].
Page 706: Finisher Adjustment
Utility mode 11.8 Finisher Adjustment 2-Position Staple Pitch Adjustment The distance between staples when printing with the “2 Position” Staple set- ting (“Staple” and “Center Staple & Fold”) can be adjusted. Note [2-Position Staple Pitch Adjustment] does not appear if optional Finisher FS-608 is not installed.
Page 707: Center Staple Position Adjustment
Utility mode Touch the button for the setting to be adjusted. Check the stapling positions in the sample copy. – Touch [+] or [-] under “Adjust Value” to adjust the distance (between 128 mm and 160 mm) between the staples. –...
Page 708 Utility mode Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen” on page 11-51. Touch [1 System Settings]. The System Settings screen appears. Touch [7 Expert Adjustment]. The Expert Adjustment screen appears. Touch [3 Finisher Adjustment].
Page 709 Utility mode – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. – If the staple position is too far to the right of the center of the paper, touch [-] to reduce the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -12.8 mm).
Page 710: Half-Fold Position
Utility mode Half-Fold Position The folding position when printing with the “Half-Fold” setting can be adjusted for each paper size and for each paper type. Note [Half-Fold Position] does not appear if optional Finisher FS-608 is not installed. If the angle of the center folding position must be adjusted, contact your service representative.
Page 711 Utility mode Touch [3 Half-Fold Position]. The Half-Fold Position screen appears. Touch the button for the paper size to be adjusted. – If the paper size to be adjusted is not displayed, touch [↑] and [↓] until the desired paper size is displayed. Compare the width of the left pages of the copy sample with the width of the right pages to check for the center of the paper.
Page 712: Tri-Fold Position Adjustment
Utility mode – If the folding position is too far to the right of the center of the paper, touch [-] to reduce the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -12.8 mm). Touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. The center folding position is adjusted.
Page 713 Utility mode – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen” on page 11-51. Touch [1 System Settings]. The System Settings screen appears. Touch [7 Expert Adjustment]. The Expert Adjustment screen appears. Touch [3 Finisher Adjustment]. The Finisher Adjustment screen appears.
Page 714 Utility mode – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. – If the folding position is too far on the left side of the paper, touch [-] under “Adjust Value” to increase the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -12.8 mm).
Page 715: Punch Vertical Position Adjustment
Utility mode Punch Vertical Position Adjustment The vertical position of punched holes when printing with a Punch setting can be adjusted for each paper size. Note [Punch Vertical Position Adjustment] appears only if optional punch kit is installed on the finisher. For details on the Punch settings, refer to “Punching holes in copies (Punch settings)”...
Page 716 Utility mode The Punch Vertical Position screen appears. Touch the button for the paper size to be adjusted. If the paper size to be adjusted is not displayed, touch [↑] and [↓] – until the desired paper size is displayed. Check the sample copy for the punch positions and for the center of the paper.
Page 717: Punch Horizontal Position Adjustment
Utility mode – If the punch positions are too far blow the center of the paper, touch [-] under “Adjust Value” to increase the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -5.0 mm). Touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. The vertical position of the punched holes is adjusted.
Page 718 Utility mode Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen” on page 11-51. Touch [1 System Settings]. The System Settings screen appears. Touch [7 Expert Adjustment]. The Expert Adjustment screen appears. Touch [3 Finisher Adjustment].
Page 719 Utility mode – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. – To decrease width A, touch [-] to decrease the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -5.0 mm). Touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. The horizontal position of the punched holes is adjusted.
Page 720: Punch Regist Loop Size Adjustment
Utility mode Punch Regist Loop Size Adjustment When printing with a Punch setting, the angle of punched holes along the side of the paper can be adjusted. Note [Punch Regist Loop Size Adjustment] appears only if optional punch kit is installed on the finisher. For details on the Punch settings, refer to “Punching holes in copies (Punch settings)”...
Page 721 Utility mode The Punch Regist Loop Size Adjustment screen appears. Check the angle of the punched holes. – If the punched holes are angled, touch [+] to change the adjustment. If the angle cannot be adjusted by touching [+] or if the paper is wrinkled, touch [-] to change the adjustment.
Page 722: Punch Edge Sensor Adjustment
Utility mode Punch Edge Sensor Adjustment The sensors for detecting the paper edges when printing with a Punch setting can be adjusted. Note [Punch Edge Sensor Adjustment] appears only if optional punch kit is in- stalled on the finisher. For details on the Punch settings, refer to “Punching holes in copies (Punch settings)”...
Page 723: Punch Unit Vertical Position Adjustment
Utility mode Press the [Start] key. Automatic adjustment of the punched hole edge sensor begins. Once the adjustment is completed, the results screen appears. Touch [Close]. Punch Unit Vertical Position Adjustment The vertical position of punched holes when printing with a Punch setting can be adjusted for each paper size.
Page 724 Utility mode Touch [3 Finisher Adjustment]. The Finisher Adjustment screen appears. Touch [9 Punch Unit Vertical Position Adjustment]. The Punch Unit Vertical Position screen appears. Touch the button for the paper size to be adjusted. If the paper size to be adjusted is not displayed, touch [↑] and [↓] –...
Page 725: Punch Unit Horizontal Position Adjustment
Utility mode – If the punch positions are too far blow the center of the paper, touch [-] under “Adjust Value” to increase the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -5.0 mm). Touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. The vertical position of the punched holes is adjusted.
Page 726 Utility mode Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen” on page 11-51. Touch [1 System Settings]. The System Settings screen appears. Touch [7 Expert Adjustment]. The Expert Adjustment screen appears. Touch [3 Finisher Adjustment].
Page 727 Utility mode – Each time [+] or [-] is touched, the value is increased or decreased by one increment. – To decrease width A, touch [-] to decrease the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -5.0 mm). Touch [OK]. – To cancel the setting and select the default, press the [Reset] key. The horizontal position of the punched holes is adjusted.
Page 728: Punch Unit Size Detect Sensor
Utility mode Punch Unit Size Detect Sensor The sensors for detecting the paper edges when printing with a Punch set- ting can be adjusted. Note [Punch Unit Size Detect Sensor] appears only if optional Z folding unit is installed. For details on the Punch settings, refer to “Punching holes in copies (Punch settings)”...
Page 729: 1St Z-Fold Position Adjustment/2Nd Z-Fold Position Adjustment
Utility mode Automatic adjustment of the punched hole edge sensor begins. Once the adjustment is completed, the results screen appears. Touch [Close]. 1st Z-Fold Position Adjustment/2nd Z-Fold Position Adjustment The first and second folding position when printing with the “Z-Fold” setting can be adjusted for each paper size.
Page 730 Utility mode Touch [Forward→], and then touch [2 1st Z-Fold Position Adjustment] or [3 2nd Z-Fold Position Adjustment]. The Z-Fold Position Adjustment screen appears. Touch the button for the paper size to be adjusted. Check the folding positions in the sample copy. –...
Page 731 Utility mode – If the folding position is too far on the right side of the paper, touch [-] under “Adjust Value” to increase the adjustment (between -0.1 mm and -12.8 mm). 1st Z-fold position 2nd Z-fold position – Adjust values so that the distance between the left edge of the pa- per and the 2nd Z-folding position is 2 mm or more.
Page 732: Cover Sheet Feeder Size Adjustment
Utility mode Check the print result. – Check that the folding positions were adjusted. – If more adjustment is necessary, repeat steps 6 through 9. Cover Sheet Feeder Size Adjustment The sensors for detecting the size of paper loaded in the paper trays of the optional post inserter can be adjusted.
Page 733 Utility mode Load the selected paper in the paper tray for the post inserter, and then press the [Start] key. Touch [Close]. C550 11-94...
Page 734: Color Registration Adjust
Utility mode 11.9 Color Registration Adjust Adjusting the color registration for yellow, magenta and cyan The color registration can be adjusted if color shifts can be seen in the print result. Each color can be adjusted for plain paper, thick paper 1/1+, 2, 3 or thick paper 4.
Page 735 Utility mode Load the paper into the bypass tray. Press the [Start] key. A test pattern is printed. Check the distance from the reference black lines to the cyan lines in the test pattern along the X and Y directions. –...
Page 736 Utility mode – If the lines are shifted in the X direction as shown below, touch [+] under “X” to increase the adjustment (between 1 dot and 6 dots). – If the lines are shifted in the Y direction as shown below, touch [-] under “Y”...
Page 737 Utility mode Press the [Start] key. – The adjustment is applied when the [Start] key is pressed. To cancel the adjustment, press the [Reset] key instead of pressing the [Start] key. The adjusted test pattern is printed. Check the print result. –...
Page 738: 11.10 Gradation Adjustment
Utility mode 11.10 Gradation Adjustment The gradation levels can be adjusted if there are changes in the color gradations of the print image. The following color gradation adjustments can be performed. - Copy: The adjustment is made with stress on increasing the number of images stored in the memory.
Page 739 Utility mode Touch the button for the mode to be adjusted. Press the [Start] key. A test pattern is printed. C550 11-100...
Page 740 Utility mode Place the printed test pattern on the original glass. – Be sure to load the paper in the orientation shown on the screen. Place on top of the test pattern 10 or more sheets of blank paper of the same size as the printed test pattern page.
Page 741: 11.11 Header/Footer Settings
Utility mode 11.11 Header/Footer Settings Follow the procedures described below to specify headers/footers used with the Stamp/Composition functions available from the Application tab. Specifying headers/footers Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen”...
Page 742 Utility mode Touch [New]. The Header/Footer Settings > New screen appears. Touch [Name]. The New > Name screen appears. C550 11-103...
Page 743 Utility mode Type in the header/foot name (up to 16 characters long), and then touch [OK]. – For details on typing in text, refer to “Entering text” on page 12-2. The header/footer name is specified. Under “Header Settings” or “Footer Settings”, touch [Print], and then select the type of header/footer to be printed.
Page 744: Editing Headers/Footers
Utility mode Editing headers/footers In the Header/Footer Settings screen, touch the button of the header/ footer to be edited. Touch [Check/Edit]. – To delete the header/footer, touch [Delete]. The Check/Edit screen appears. Touch [OK]. C550 11-105...
Page 745: 11.12 Authentication Method
Utility mode 11.12 Authentication Method Specify user authentication and account track settings in order to control the use of this machine. User authentication settings are specified to manage individuals, and account track settings are specified to manage groups and multiple users. By specifying both user authentication and account track settings, the number of prints made by each account can be managed for each individual user.
Page 746: When User Authentication And Account Track Are Synchronized
Utility mode – Limits on using color or black printing and on the number of copies that can be set – Operates the group box When user authentication and account track are synchronized User 1 Account Group A User 2 Group B This setup is used when the machine is used by multiple departments and the use by each employee is managed by each department.
Page 747: When User Authentication And Account Track Are Used Separately
Utility mode When user authentication and account track are used separately User 1 Account Group A Group B User 2 Group C This setup is used when the machine is used by multiple employees with each employee performing multiple duties, which are to be totaled separately.
Page 748: Selecting An Authentication Method
Utility mode Selecting an authentication method Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen” on page 11-51. Touch [4 User Authentication/Account Track]. The User Authentication/Account Track screen appears. Touch [1 General Settings].
Page 749 Utility mode – “ON (Without Login)” allows the machine to be used without au- thentication when logging on as a public user. When logging on as an authorized user, the [Access] key must be pressed first to dis- play the authentication screen. Specify a setting for “Account Track”.
Page 750 Utility mode – To stop all jobs when the limit specified with user authentication or account track is reached, touch [Stop Job]. Specify a setting for “Number of User Counters Assigned”. – Press the [C] (clear) key to erase the value, and then use the keypad to specify the desired value (between 1 and 999).
Page 751 Utility mode The authentication method is set. Continue by specifying settings for user authentication and account track. Reminder Do not use a name including uppercase and lowercase of the same character for the user name of the external server. Since the C550 cannot differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters, the operation may not be performed correctly.
Page 752 Utility mode If account track settings have been applied while “User Authentication” is set to “ON (MFP)” or “ON (External Server)”, type in the user name and password in the user authentication screen, and then type in the account name and password in the account track screen. If authentication is performed with PageScope Authentication Manager, “Account Track”...
Page 753: 11.13 User Authentication Setting
Utility mode 11.13 User Authentication Setting User authentication settings can be specified. Administrative Settings—List User authentication settings can be specified to display [List] in the user authentication screen and the User Name screen. Touch [List] to display a list of registered user names from which the desired user name can simply be selected.
Page 754: Default Function Permission
Utility mode Default Function Permission If external server authentication was selected, limitations can be placed on the machine functions that can be used by an authorized user. (The default setting is “Allow”.) The following operations can be limited. - Copy operations - Scan operations - Fax operations - Printing from a printer...
Page 755: Public User Access
Utility mode Touch the button for the desired settings. Touch [OK]. The default function permissions are set. Public User Access If user authentication settings have been specified and public user access is permitted, there are two methods for authenticating the public user. Allow: Touch [Public User] in the authentication screen to display the Basic Screen and operate the machine.
Page 756: User Registration
Utility mode Detail [Public User Access] is not available if “User Authentication” is set to “OFF”. To log on as a general user when “Public User Access” is set to “On (Without Login)”, press the [Access] key to display the Basic screen. User Registration The password, printing permissions, number of prints allowed, and function permissions can be specified for each user of this machine.
Page 757 Utility mode Touch [User Name]. The User Name screen appears. Type in the user name (up to 64 characters long), and then touch [OK]. – For details on typing in text, refer to “Entering text” on page 12-2. – Once a user name is registered, it cannot be changed. –...
Page 758 Utility mode For confirmation, the Password screen appears again. Retype the same password, and then touch [OK]. The user password is set. Touch [E-Mail Address]. The E-Mail Address screen appears. Type in the e-mail address (up to 320 characters), and then touch [OK]. The e-mail address is set.
Page 759 Utility mode – If “Color” is set to “Restrict” under “Send”, color scanning is not possible. The output permissions are set. Touch [Max. Allowance Set]. The Max. Allowance Set screen appears. Touch [Total Allowance] or [Individual Allowance]. – To specify the maximum number of combined color and black prints allowed, touch [Total Allowance].
Page 760 Utility mode Touch [OK]. The maximum number of prints allowed is set. To use authentication unit (biometric type) or authentication unit (IC card type), touch [Register Auth. Info.]. – [Register Auth. Info.] appears only if an authentication unit is in- stalled on this machine.
Page 761: User Counter
Utility mode – Depending on the function limitation settings that are specified, a different Basic screen may appear when logging on. The Basic screen that appears changes in the following order: Copy → Scan → Fax → Box. – If no operation is permitted, user authentication cannot be performed.
Page 762 Utility mode - Max Allowance: Limits specified during user registration for the number of pages that can be printed using all Color settings (Total), the color settings (“Full Color”, “Single Color”, and “2 Color”) and the “Black” setting - Large Size: Total number of pages printed on large-sized paper using all Color settings, the “Black”...
Page 763: Viewing User Counters
Utility mode Note Counting automatically continues with user counters when using external server authentication. The public user access is counted as “public” of the counter. The user box administrator access is counted as “BoxAdmin” of the counter. Viewing user counters Display the Administrator Settings screen.
Page 764 Utility mode – To clear the counters for all users, touch [Reset All Counters] in the User Counter screen. A confirmation message appears, asking whether the counters should be cleared. To clear the counters for all users, touch [Yes] in the confirmation message screen, and then touch [OK].
Page 765: 11.14 Account Track Setting
Utility mode 11.14 Account Track Setting Account Track Registration The password, printing permissions, and number of prints allowed can be specified for each account using this machine. Note A total of 1,000 users and accounts can be registered on this machine. Display the Administrator Settings screen.
Page 766 Utility mode – If “Account Name & Password” was selected, the same account name cannot be used more than once. If “Password Only” was selected: – The screen that appears differs depending on the setting selected for “Account Track Input Method”. The Edit screen for the account appears.
Page 767 Utility mode Touch [Password]. – If “Account Track Input Method” was set to “Password Only”, the same password cannot be registered more than once. The Password screen appears. Type in the password (up to 8 characters long), and then touch [OK]. A screen for retyping the password appears.
Page 768 Utility mode Touch [OK]. The output permissions are set. Touch [Max. Allowance Set]. The Max. Allowance Set screen appears. Touch [Total Allowance] or [Individual Allowance]. – To specify the maximum number of combined color and black prints allowed, touch [Total Allowance]. –...
Page 769: Account Track Counter
Utility mode Account Track Counter The following data for each account can be checked. Copy + Print This table shows the total number of pages printed with copy and print operations. - Total: Total number of pages printed using all Color settings, the “Black” setting, the “Full Color”...
Page 770: Viewing Account Counters
Utility mode Fax TX Count - Fax TX Count: Total number of pages transmitted with fax operations Note The public user access is counted as “public” of the counter. Viewing account counters Display the Administrator Settings screen. – For details on displaying the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “Displaying the Administrator Settings screen”...
Page 771 Utility mode – To clear the counters for all accounts, touch [Reset All Counters] in the Account Track Counter screen containing a list of all accounts. A confirmation message appears, asking whether the counters should be cleared. To clear the counters for all accounts, touch [Yes] in the confirmation message screen, and then touch [OK].
Page 772: 11.15 Password Rules
Utility mode 11.15 Password Rules If password rules have been applied, the following limitations are applied to the passwords in order to increase security. If password rules are applied and already specified passwords do not meet the password rules, those passwords are not accepted when they are entered.
Page 773 Utility mode Limitations on the number of characters Limitations on registering/changing 8 alphanumeric characters and symbols • A password that consists of a repetition of the same character cannot be registered. • The same password as one before being changed cannot be registered.
Page 774: 11.16 Enhanced Security Mode
Utility mode 11.16 Enhanced Security Mode When enhanced security mode is applied on this machine, various security settings are set in order to increase security when managing scan data. Restrictions are applied to user operations, public user access is prohibited, and box operations are limited.
Page 775 Utility mode Detail If “Account Track” is set to “ON” in the General Settings screen, set “Account Track Input Method” to “Account Name & Password”. [SSL] appears when a certificate is registered with PageScope Web Con- nection. Changed settings For increased security, the following settings are set when “Enhanced Security Mode”...
Page 776 Utility mode Note The number of times for checking for “Prohibited Functions When Authentication Error” can be changed to a number between 1 and 3. A changed setting cannot be changed when “Enhanced Security Mode” is set to “OFF”. When “Password Rules” is set to “Enable”, a password that does not meet the password rules is considered a failed attempt during authentication.
Page 777: Appendix
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Page 778: Entering Text
Appendix Appendix 12.1 Entering text The following procedure describes how to use the keyboard that appears in the touch panel for typing in the names of registered users and custom paper sizes. The keypad can also be used to type in numbers. Any of the following keyboards may appear.
Page 779 Appendix Touching [Shift] switches the keyboard display between lowercase letters (numbers) and uppercase letters (symbols). C550 12-3...
Page 780: Enlarging The Keyboard
Appendix Enlarging the keyboard The keyboard can be displayed larger so that it easier to read. While the keyboard is displayed, touch [Enlarge ON]. The keyboard is displayed enlarged. To cancel the enlarged display and return the keyboard to its normal size, touch [Enlarge OFF] while the keyboard is displayed enlarged.
Page 781: To Type Text
Appendix To type text Touch the button for the desired character from the keyboard that ap- peared. – To type in uppercase letters or symbols, touch [Shift]. – Numbers can also be typed in with the keypad. The entered characters appear in the text box. Note To revert to the setting when the keyboard was displayed, touch [Cancel].
Page 782: Glossary
Appendix 12.2 Glossary The words used in Copy mode are described below. Abbreviation Automatic document feeder; Can be used to automatically scan the original AE Level Adjustment Set this parameter to adjust the background of the original. The higher the setting, the more that the original background is emphasized.
Page 783 Appendix Change Tray Settings Touch this button to specify a paper size not loaded in a paper tray or to copy on paper other than normal paper. Chapters Set this function to specify chapter title pages that must be printed on the front side of the paper when printing double-sided copies.
Page 784 Appendix Fold & Staple Set this function to fold the copies in half and staple them together at the center. Finishing Select from the settings that are available for sorting and finishing copies when they are fed into the finishing tray. Glossy Select this setting for an improved glossy finish of images.
Page 785 Appendix Memory Scan Scans an original exceeding the maximum 100 pages that can be loaded into the ADF by scanning the original in separate batches. The original can be scanned and treated as a single copy job. In addition, the scanning location can be switched between the original glass and the ADF during the scanning operation.
Page 786 Appendix Punch Select the setting to punch holes in the copies for filing. Set this parameter to adjust the level of red in the image, for example, if you wish to redden skin tones. Saturation Set this parameter to adjust the degree of vividness of the colors in the im- age.
Page 787 Appendix Zoom Specify the zoom ratio of the copy. C550 12-11...
Page 788: Index
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Page 789 Index Index 13.1 Index Background Removal ..2-73 2-75 Basic screen ........1-28 Numerics Binding Position ......2-32 2 Color ........2-41 7-18 Biometric authentication ....1-54 2in1 ..........2-65 Black ..........2-41 2-Position Staple Pitch Blue ..........7-8 Adjustment ........11-67 Blue parameter ........ 7-8 4in1 ..........2-65 Book Copy ........
Page 790 Index Control panel ....1-25 1-32 Full Color ........2-41 Copier Settings ....11-24 11-45 Full Size ......... 2-48 Copy Density ........7-16 Fusing unit area ......1-11 Cover Sheet ........7-25 Coverage rate ........9-9 Glossary ........12-6 Create One-Touch Destination ..11-9 Glossy ......... 2-73 2-78 Create User Box ......11-9 Gradation Adjustment ....
Page 791 Index Key Repeat Start/Interval Time ..3-36 OHP Interleave ......7-22 One-Touch Destination/User Box Registration ......... 11-40 Large capacity unit LU-301 Options ..........1-2 ..........1-23 Original > Copy settings ....2-59 LCT ......1-23 1-70 4-52 Original Direction ....2-29 12-6 Leading Edge Adjustment ....11-57 Original glass ....
Page 792 Index Punch Edge Sensor Adjustment Staple cartridge ......8-34 ............11-83 Staple jam ........4-77 Punch Horizontal Position Staple settings ..... 2-79 2-85 Adjustment ........11-78 Status indicator ....... 1-5 Punch kit PK-512 ....1-13 1-15 Stored jobs ...... 10-14 10-15 1-16 1-17 5-10 Sub power switch ......
Page 793 Index Warm-up ........1-38 Waste toner box ......8-10 Weekly timer .......1-44 11-56 XY Zoom ........2-49 Z-Folded Original ......2-27 C550 13-6...

Konica Minolta bizhub C550 User Manual

Available Features

1 Before Making Copies

2 Basic Copy Operations

3 Additional Copy Operations

4 Troubleshooting

5 Specifications

6 Copy Paper/Original Documents

7 Application Functions

8 Replacing Toner Cartridges and Staple Cartridges and Emptying Punch Scrap Box

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