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Ricoh Pro C5100S Operating Instructions Manual

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Adjustment Item Menu Guide: TCRU/ORU
For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Adjustment Item Menu Guide: TCRU/ORU For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................3 How to Read This Manual..........................4 Symbols................................4 Disclaimer................................4 Notes................................4 Manuals for This Machine..........................5 1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Displaying the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] Button..............7 Accessing Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators..................10 Layout of Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators..................12 Features of the Displayed Items and Setting Operations................13 Notes on How Adjustment Settings are Applied to Printed Copies.............15 2.
  • Page 4 Paper Feed Adjustment..........................80 Paper Delivery Adjustment..........................81 Image Position/Scaling Adjustment......................81 Line Speed Adjustment..........................86 Toner Adhesion Adjustment........................92 Transfer Adjustment............................94 Fuser Adjustment............................105 Decurler Adjustment..........................111 Finishing Position Adjustment........................112...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference.

  • Page 6: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure to read these explanations. Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine’s functions, and instructions on resolving user errors.

  • Page 7: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine The following manuals are for skilled operators only. Adjustment Item Menu Guide This manual explains the items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators and the advanced settings for custom paper adjustment in "System Settings". Replacement Guide This manual explains how to replace the machine's components.

  • Page 9: Adjustment Settings For Skilled Operators

    1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Displaying the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] Button To use the Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators, you must first configure your machine's Administrator Authentication Management setting. Press the [User Tools] key on the control panel. CUV110 Press [System Settings] on the display.
  • Page 10 1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Press [Administrator Tools]. Press [ Next]. Press [Administrator Authentication Management]. Press [Machine Management].
  • Page 11 Displaying the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] Button Select [On] for "Admin. Authentication". Press [OK]. Press [Exit]. The [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] button appears.

  • Page 12: Accessing Adjustment Settings For Skilled Operators

    1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Accessing Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Press [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators]. Press [Login]. Enter your login user name, and then press [OK]. If you are logging on as the administrator for the first time, enter "admin".
  • Page 13 Accessing Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Enter your login password, and then press [OK]. The Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators appears.

  • Page 14: Layout Of Adjustment Settings For Skilled Operators

    1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Layout of Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators This section explains how to use Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators. CWH201 1. Adjustment items are displayed in this area. Select the setting you want to specify or change. 2.

  • Page 15: Features Of The Displayed Items And Setting Operations

    Features of the Displayed Items and Setting Operations Features of the Displayed Items and Setting Operations The following operations are available for each adjustment item: • Value setting • Item setting • Executing • Display only Value setting Press [+] to increase the value, or [-] to decrease. Select [OK] to apply the new setting.
  • Page 16 1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Display only You can check the setting for the selected item.

  • Page 17: Notes On How Adjustment Settings Are Applied To Printed Copies

    Notes on How Adjustment Settings are Applied to Printed Copies Notes on How Adjustment Settings are Applied to Printed Copies The adjustment settings are applied to printed copies according to the settings specified for each paper tray, paper size, and paper weight. Depending on the adjustment setting, the same settings specified under different categories may be applied to printed copies concurrently.
  • Page 18 1. Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Settings for each paper size These adjustment settings can be specified for each paper size. The settings are applied only to printed copies of each paper size. • For information about the paper tray, paper thickness, and tray paper size settings that can be specified for a particular function, see the manual for the relevant function.

  • Page 19: Details Of Menu Items In Adjustment Settings For Skilled Operators

    2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Menu Items and Functions [Machine: Image Position] For details about the following items, see page 23 "[Machine: Image Position]". Item Description 0101 [Adjust Image Position With Adjust the horizontal position of the print image. Feed Direction] 0102 [Adjust Image Position...
  • Page 20 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Item Description 0207 [Adjust Fusing Temperature Adjust the set fusing temperature according to the on Standby] machine status. 0208 [Auto Color Selection Specify the number of sheets the machine prints in full Setting] color mode before switching to black-and-white mode when printing a job which involves full color printing...
  • Page 21 Menu Items and Functions Item Description 0303 [ITB Manual Lubrication] Lubricate the intermediate transfer belt. 0304 [Tighten Fusing Cleaning Tighten the cleaning web after replacing it. Unit at Replacement] 0305 [Reset Replaceable Parts Counter Reset the counter for replaceable parts. Counter] 0306 [Replaceable Parts...
  • Page 22 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Item Description 0403 [Adjust Staple Position] Adjust the vertical position of the staples when using Finisher SR4090 or Finisher SR4100. 0404 [Adjust Staple Position for Adjust the horizontal position of the booklet staples when Booklet] using Finisher SR4100.
  • Page 23 Menu Items and Functions Item Description 0413 [Adjust Claw Shift for Adjust the paper alignment in the paper feed direction Center Folding] for center folding. Adjust this setting if the paper alignment in the paper feed direction is inaccurate because of inconsistent paper size and paper curling when using certain types of paper.
  • Page 24 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Item Description 0604 [Letter Fold-in Position 1 Adjust the fold position of the bottom segment of letter (Multi-sheet Fold)] fold-in sheets when using the multi-folding unit. 0605 [Letter Fold-in Position 2 Adjust the fold position of letters fold-in sheets when (Multi-sheet Fold)] using the multi-folding unit.

  • Page 25: Setting Values

    Setting Values Setting Values [Machine: Image Position] 0101: [Adjust Image Position With Feed Direction] Adjust the horizontal position of the print image. You cannot individually adjust the image position on sides 1 and 2. Side 1 Paper feed direction Default Left Right (Leading Edge)
  • Page 26 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [Tray] -3.0 [Bypass Tray] [2 Sided] [Paper Weight 1] [Paper Weight 2] [Paper Weight 3] [Paper Weight 4] [Paper Weight 5] [Paper Weight 6] [Paper Weight 7] [Paper Weight 8]...
  • Page 27 Setting Values 0102: [Adjust Image Position Across Feed Direction] Adjust the vertical position of the print image. Side 1 Paper feed direction Left Right Default (Leading edge) (Trailing edge) Bottom CEZ015 Press [+] to shift the image to the top. Press [−] to shift the image to the bottom.
  • Page 28 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [Tray 1] -3.0 [Tray 2] [Tray 3] [Tray 4] [Bypass Tray] [2 Sided] [LCT] [Paper Weight 1] [Paper Weight 2] [Paper Weight 3] [Paper Weight 4] [Paper Weight 5]...
  • Page 29 Setting Values If misfeeding of paper occurs when using loose paper such as thin or coated paper, increase the mask width. This will increase the unprinted area at the leading edge, trailing edge, left edge, or right edge of the paper and facilitate paper separation from the fusing belt. Press [+] or [−] to adjust the mask width.

  • Page 30: [Machine: Image Quality]

    2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators [Machine: Image Quality] 0201: [Adjust Image Density/ DEMS] Execute image density control manually. DEMS can reduce the variations in thickness that occur in the intervals between the photoconductor and development sleeve operations.
  • Page 31 Setting Values 0203: [Adjust Maximum Image Density] Specify the adhesion of toner to the drum surface and intermediate transfer belt when image density adjustment is executed. If color reproduction is affected by the toner's color intensity difference, adjust the toner adhesion. After specifying this setting, execute [Adjust Image Density/DEMS].
  • Page 32 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators • Adjusting this setting may cause distorted text and blurred lines. Check the printed images while making the adjustment. 0205: [Adjust Density Difference Across Feed Direction] Adjust the image density difference between the top and bottom of the image. To make the adjusted settings take effect, turn the main power off and then back on.
  • Page 33 Setting Values In "Temperature on Standby Mode", you can specify the fusing temperature in standby mode*. In "Temperature Before Performing a Process", you can specify the fusing temperature applied when the machine is accessed from the control panel or when the machine is receiving print jobs. Press [+] or [−] to adjust the temperature.

  • Page 34: [Machine: Paper Feed/ Output]

    2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators In [Special Mode], the replacement cycle of the cleaning unit for the PCU is shorter because of the increased amount of lubricant that is applied. If you reset the counter after replacing the cleaning unit for the PCU, [Special Mode] is reset to its factory setting.
  • Page 35 Setting Values When using paper of Paper Weight 5 to 8, the setting specified in [Adjust Registration Paper Buckle (Thick Paper)] takes precedence. Press [+] or [−] to adjust the degree of paper arching. Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value...
  • Page 36 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [Tray: Paper Weight 4] [Tray: Paper Weight 5] [Tray: Paper Weight 6] [Tray: Paper Weight 7] [Tray: Paper Weight 8] [Bypass Tray: Paper Weight 2] [Bypass Tray: Paper Weight 3] [Bypass Tray: Paper Weight 4]...

  • Page 37: [Machine: Maintenance]

    Setting Values [Machine: Maintenance] 0301: [Execute Cleaning Initial Setting] Initialize the cleaning unit for the PCU. Perform this after replacing the drum unit or cleaning unit for the PCU. For details about replacing units, see the Replacement Guide. This operation takes one or two minutes. During this operation, a message appears on the control panel. Do not pull out the drawer while the message is being displayed.
  • Page 38 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Lubrication makes the surface of the intermediate transfer belt smoother, which extends the life of the cleaning unit for the intermediate transfer belt. This operation takes about five minutes during which a message appears on the control panel. After you have replaced the cleaning unit for the intermediate transfer belt, lubricate it.

  • Page 39: [Preprocessing: Lct]

    Setting Values 0701: [Temperature / Humidity inside the Machine] Display the internal temperature and humidity. If your service representative requests it, report this information. Setting Items Remarks [Temperature] Value display only. [Humidity] 0702: [Temperature / Humidity outside the Machine] Display the external temperature and humidity. If your service representative requests it, report this information.

  • Page 40: [Finishing: Finisher]

    2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators 0109: [Adjust Wide LCT Fan Timer] Adjust the duration of the airflow of the wide LCT for fanning the sheets. The wide LCT (Trays 3 to 5) fans sheets by blowing air between the sheets before feeding them. By increasing the duration of the airflow, you can reduce multiple feeding and paper jams when printing on coated or thick paper.
  • Page 41 Setting Values 2 Holes Top 2 Holes Left Paper feed direction CDS027 Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [2 Holes Type JP / EU] -2.0 [3 Holes Type US] [4 Holes Type EU] [4 Holes Type NE] [2 Holes Type US] 0402: [Adjust Punch Position With Feed Direction] Adjust the horizontal position of the punch holes when using Finisher SR4090 or Finisher SR4100.
  • Page 42 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [2 Holes Type JP / EU] -2.0 [3 Holes Type US] [4 Holes Type EU] [4 Holes Type NE] [2 Holes Type US] 0403: [Adjust Staple Position] Adjust the vertical position of the staples when using Finisher SR4090 or Finisher SR4100.
  • Page 43 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] × 11 ] [8K ] [16K ] [16K ]...
  • Page 44 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -3.0 [B4 JIS ] -3.0 [A4 ] -3.0 [B5 JIS ] -3.0 [12 × 18 ] -1.8 [11 ×...
  • Page 45 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -3.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] [8K ] [Other Paper Sizes] 0406: [Adjust Folding Speed for Booklet] Adjust the speed of center folding by Finisher SR4100.
  • Page 46 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Setting Items Values Default Value [A3 ] [High] [High] [Middle] [B4 JIS ] [Low] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] ×...
  • Page 47 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [A5 ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] ×...
  • Page 48 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Setting Items Values Default Value [A3 ] [On] [On] [Off] [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [A5 ] [12 × 18 ] [11 ×...
  • Page 49 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [A5 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] × 11 ] ×...
  • Page 50 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [11 × 17 ] ×...
  • Page 51 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] [8K ] [Other Paper Sizes] 0412: [Adjust Paper Tapping for Extra Feed for Stapling] Adjust the paper tapping for extra paper feed to the paper guide for stapling.
  • Page 52 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [11 × 17 ] ×...
  • Page 53 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] [8K ] [Other Paper Sizes] 0501: [Adjust Staple Position] Adjust the vertical position of the staples when using Finisher SR4110.
  • Page 54 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [11 × 17 ] ×...
  • Page 55 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [2 Holes Type JP / EU] -3.5 [3 Holes Type US] [4 Holes Type EU] [4 Holes Type NE] [2 Holes Type US] [1 Holes Type JP] 0503: [Paper Alignment for Stapling Across Feed Direction] Adjust the width of the staple jogger for edge stapling in order to reduce vertical variation in paper alignment due to difference in size, thickness, and paper curl when using Finisher SR4110.
  • Page 56 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators 0504: [Paper Alignment for Stapling With Feed Direction] Adjust the travel distance of the paper edge stopper for edge stapling in order to reduce horizontal variation in paper alignment due to difference in size, thickness, and paper curl when using Finisher SR4110.

  • Page 57: [Finishing: Fold]

    Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -1.5 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [B5 JIS ] [A5 ] [A5 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] ×...
  • Page 58 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Paper feed direction CDS014 Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -4.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [13 × 19 ] [12 ×...
  • Page 59 Setting Values Paper feed direction CDS015 Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [B4 JIS ] -4.0 [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] -3.0 × 14 ] -4.0 × 11 ] [Other Paper Sizes] 0603: [Letter Fold-out Position 2 (Multi-sheet Fold)] Adjust the overall fold size (L) of letters fold-out sheets when using the multi-folding unit.
  • Page 60 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [B4 JIS ] -4.0 [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] -3.0 × 14 ] -4.0 × 11 ] [Other Paper Sizes] 0604: [Letter Fold-in Position 1 (Multi-sheet Fold)] Adjust the fold position of the bottom segment (S) of letters fold-in sheets when using the multi-folding unit.
  • Page 61 Setting Values Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -4.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] × 14 ] × 11 ] [8K ] [Other Paper Sizes] 0605: [Letter Fold-in Position 2 (Multi-sheet Fold)] Adjust the fold position (L) of letters fold-in sheets when using the multi-folding unit.
  • Page 62 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [A3 ] -4.0 [B4 JIS ] [A4 ] [B5 JIS ] [12 × 18 ] [11 × 17 ] ×...
  • Page 63 Setting Values This setting becomes effective only if [Folding Unit Tray Full Detection] is set to [On]. Default Max. Min. Setting Items Step Unit Value Value Value [No. of Sheets Folded after Full sheet(s) Detection] • If the display of the warning message is delayed, the paper delivered to the folding unit tray may not be stacked properly or the delivered paper may block the paper exit and cause subsequent paper to be misfed.
  • Page 64 2. Details of Menu Items in Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators...

  • Page 65: Custom Paper Settings For Administrators

    3. Custom Paper Settings for Administrators Accessing Advanced Settings Access Using the Control Panel Only the machine administrator can adjust the custom paper profiles registered in [Advanced Settings]. To directly access the advanced settings for custom paper adjustment, you must first configure your machine's Administrator Authentication Management setting.
  • Page 66 3. Custom Paper Settings for Administrators Press [Login]. Enter your login user name, and then press [OK]. If you are logging in as the administrator for the first time, enter "admin". Enter your login password, and then press [OK]. Press the [Paper Setting] key. CVK003 Press [Edit Custom Paper].

  • Page 67: Access Using Web Image Monitor

    Accessing Advanced Settings Press [Change] for "Advanced Settings". The advanced settings for custom paper adjustment appear. Access Using Web Image Monitor Log in as the network administrator from Web Image Monitor. Point to [Device Management], and then click [Configuration]. Click [Custom Paper] under "Device Settings". Check the radio button next to the number of the custom paper profile you wish to adjust, and then click [Program/Change].

  • Page 68: Description Of Paper Icons

    3. Custom Paper Settings for Administrators Description of Paper Icons You can check the custom paper status by checking the paper icon in the "Edit Custom Paper" screen. If you change the custom paper profile in the advanced settings, the paper icon changes as follows: CWH203 1.

  • Page 69: Deleting Saved Custom Paper Profiles

    Deleting Saved Custom Paper Profiles Deleting Saved Custom Paper Profiles Only the machine administrator can delete the custom paper profile saved in the paper library. To delete custom paper profiles, you must first specify the machine administrator authentication information. Press the [User Tools] key. Press [Login].
  • Page 70 3. Custom Paper Settings for Administrators Press [Delete Saved Custom Paper]. Select the program number of the custom paper profile you wish to delete. Press [Yes]. The custom paper profile is deleted.

  • Page 71: Paper Presets In "Advanced Settings

    Paper Presets in "Advanced Settings" Paper Presets in "Advanced Settings" In "Advanced Settings", there are paper presets for various types of commercially-available paper. Even if you select a paper preset corresponding to a commercially-available paper from the Paper Library and register it in the [Edit Custom Paper] screen, the preset, depending on the custom paper profile version, may not be an exact match for the actual paper.
  • Page 72 3. Custom Paper Settings for Administrators...

  • Page 73: Details Of Menu Items In Advanced Settings

    4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Menu Items and Functions Paper Feed Adjustment For details about the following items, see page 80 "Paper Feed Adjustment". Item Description [Wide LCT Fan Setting] Specify the movement of the Wide LCT fan. [Adjust Wide LCT Fan Adjust the capacity of the Wide LCT fan.
  • Page 74 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Item Description [Adjust Erase Margin of Adjust the mask width at the leading edge of the image. Leading Edge] [Adjust Erase Margin of Adjust the mask width at the trailing edge of the image. Trailing Edge] [Adj Magnification of Adjust the vertical image scaling on Side 2 of the paper...
  • Page 75 Menu Items and Functions Item Description [Exit Motor Feed Speed Adjust the exit motor's speed. Adjustment] [Switchback Entrance Feed Adjust the paper feed speed at the switchback entrance. Speed Adj] [Switchback Exit Feed Adjust the switchback rollers' speed (clockwise rotation). Speed Adj: CW] [Switchback Exit Feed Adjust the switchback rollers' speed (counterclockwise...
  • Page 76 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Item Description [Adjust Toner Adhesion Adjust the toner adhesion to the intermediate transfer belt (Black)] for each color. [Adjust Toner Adhesion (Cyan)] [Adjust Toner Adhesion (Mgenta)] [Adjust Toner Adhesion (Yellow)] Transfer Adjustment For details about the following items, see page 94 "Transfer Adjustment".
  • Page 77 Menu Items and Functions Item Description [Paper Transfer Current; Adjust the current applied to the leading edge of the Lead Edge: B&W] paper for paper transfer when printing in each color mode (black-and-white/color). [Paper Transfer Current; Lead Edge: FC] [Ppr Transfer Current Lead Adjust the area to apply the current for paper transfer at Edg Dist: BW] the leading edge of the paper when printing in each...
  • Page 78 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Item Description [Ppr Trns CV Cntrl Duratn: Adjust the duration of the constant voltage control for the B&W: Side 1] bias during paper transfer when printing in each print mode (color/black-and-white, one-side/duplex). [Ppr Trns CV Cntrl Duratn: B&W: Side 2] [Ppr Trns CV Cntrl Duratn:...
  • Page 79 Menu Items and Functions Item Description [Txt Ppr: Ppr Trns Isolatn Adjust the separation voltage for secondary transfer Voltag: Side 2] applied to Side 2 when Textured Paper mode is enabled. Fuser Adjustment For details about the following items, see page 105 "Fuser Adjustment". Item Description [Fusing Heat Roller...
  • Page 80 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Decurler Adjustment For details about the following items, see page 111 "Decurler Adjustment". Item Description [Paper Curl Correction Adjust the degree of paper decurling by the decurler unit. Level] [Adjust Paper Curl Adjust the contact pressure between the soft roller and Correction Level] metal roller in the decurler unit.
  • Page 81 Menu Items and Functions Item Description [Adjust Gate Fold Position Adjust the fold width of the bottom segment 1 of gate folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit. [Adjust Gate Fold Position Adjust the fold width of the bottom segment 2 of gate folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit.

  • Page 82: Setting Values

    4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Setting Values Paper Feed Adjustment 01: [Wide LCT Fan Setting] Specify the movement of the Wide LCT fan. If you set this to [On], air is discharged from the duct in the paper tray. By blowing air between the sheets, sheets stuck to each other can be separated.

  • Page 83: Paper Delivery Adjustment

    Setting Values Paper Delivery Adjustment 04: [Paper Weight Detection] Specify whether or not to detect the paper weight. If set to [On], a message appears on the control panel when the paper weight sensor detects paper of a weight other than that specified in [Tray Paper Settings]. Thin, heavy paper (such as coated paper) may cause the paper weight to be misdetected.
  • Page 84 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Paper feed direction Default Left Right (Leading Edge) (Trailing Edge) Bottom CEZ012 Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Image Position of Side 1 With Feed -3.0 Dir] 07: [Adj Image Position of Side2 With Feed] Adjust the horizontal position of the image to be printed on Side 2 of the paper.
  • Page 85 Setting Values Press [−] to shift the image to the bottom. Paper feed direction Left Right Default (Leading edge) (Trailing edge) Bottom CEZ015 Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Image Position of Side 1 Across -3.0 Feed Dir] 09: [Adj Image Position of Side2 Across Feed] Adjust the vertical position of the image to be printed on Side 2 of the paper.
  • Page 86 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 10: [Adjust Erase Margin of Leading Edge] Adjust the mask width at the leading edge of the image. By increasing the mask width, you can increase the paper margin at the leading edge of the paper. Press [+] to increase the mask width and [−] to reduce it.
  • Page 87 Setting Values 12: [Adj Magnification of Side2 Across Feed] Adjust the vertical image scaling on Side 2 of the paper according to the paper expansion or shrinkage. In duplex printing, this allows you to reduce the scaling error on Side 2 of the paper and so minimize the resultant difference in print size between the front and the back.

  • Page 88: Line Speed Adjustment

    However, if adjustment of individual items is necessary to correct image degradation, perform the adjustment according to the instructions in Troubleshooting. 15: [Process Speed Setting] Adjust the machine's copy/print speed. Pro C5100S • [High] 65 cpm (full speed) • [Middle] 50 cpm •...
  • Page 89 Setting Values • [Middle] 55.8 cpm • [Low] 35.7 cpm • In some cases, if you change this setting from [Low] to [Middle] or from [Middle] to [High], the toner may not properly fuse to the paper. • Depending on the type of paper, you can increase the toner gloss by changing this setting from [High] to [Middle] or from [Middle] to [Low].
  • Page 90 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 17: [First Transport Motor Feed Speed Adj] Adjust the first transport motor's speed. The first transport motor drives the roller in the paper transport path in Tray 1's paper feed unit. Press [+] to increase the speed and [−] to reduce it. Enter the same values that are specified for 16: [Registration Motor Feed Speed Adj].
  • Page 91 Setting Values Enter the same values that are specified for 16: [Registration Motor Feed Speed Adj]. Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Relay Transport Motor Feed Speed Adj: -3.0 21: [Relay Trnsprt Mtr Feed Speed Adj: CCW] Adjust the relay transport motor's rotation speed (counterclockwise rotation). The relay transport motor drives the relay transport roller, which feeds paper to the registration roller.
  • Page 92 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 24: [Exit Motor Feed Speed Adjustment] Adjust the exit motor's speed. The exit motor drives the rollers at the paper exit. Press [+] to increase the speed and [−] to reduce it. Setting Items Max.
  • Page 93 Setting Values Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Switchback Exit Feed Speed Adj: CCW] -3.0 28: [2 sdd Swtchbk Mtr Feed Spd Adj: CCW] Adjust the 2-sided switchback motor's speed (counterclockwise rotation). 2-Sided Switchback Motor (switchback motor for duplex printing) drives the rollers that turn the paper over and feed it to the horizontal duplex paper transfer unit for duplex printing.

  • Page 94: Toner Adhesion Adjustment

    4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings paper with a feed length of more than 220 mm (8.66 inches) is used, both Shift Systems 1 and 2 can be used. Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [2 sided Transport Roller Shift Adjustment -3.0 31: [2 sided Transport Roller Shift Adj 2] Adjust the roller's shift amounts produced by Shift System 2 in the horizontal duplex paper transfer unit...
  • Page 95 Setting Values Use this to adjust the density and color of the printed image. Depending on the paper being used, it may be necessary to make this adjustment to achieve optimal toner adhesion. Press [+] to increase the toner adhesion and [−] to reduce it. Setting Items Max.

  • Page 96: Transfer Adjustment

    4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Transfer Adjustment 37: [Image Transfer Current: B&W] Adjust the current for image transfer when printing in black-and-white mode. Use this to reduce image quality degradation due to the paper (for example, due to the paper's moisture content).
  • Page 97 Setting Values Use this to reduce image quality degradation due to the paper (for example, due to the paper's moisture content). Press [+] to increase the current and [−] to reduce it. Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Image Transfer Current Setting: FC: Magenta] 41: [Image Transfer Current: FC: Yellow]...
  • Page 98 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Paper Transfer Current Setting: FC: Side 1] -300 44: [Paper Transfer Current: B&W: Side 2] Adjust the current applied to Side 2 for paper transfer when printing in black-and-white mode. Use this to reduce image quality degradation due to the paper (for example, due to the paper's moisture content).
  • Page 99 Setting Values * You can adjust the value in steps of 1 percentage using from Web Image Monitor. 47: [Paper Transfer Current; Lead Edge: FC] Adjust the paper transfer current at the leading edge of the paper when printing in full color. Specify the paper transfer currents as a percentage of the currents specified in 43: [Paper Transfer Current: FC: Side 1] and 45: [Paper Transfer Current: FC: Side 2].
  • Page 100 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Paper Transfer Current; Lead Edge Dist: Full Color] 50: [Paper Transfer Current; Trail Edge: B&W] Adjust the paper transfer current at the trailing edge of the paper when printing in black-and-white mode.
  • Page 101 Setting Values Use this to reduce image quality degradation at the trailing edge of the paper. Press [+] to increase the length of area at the trailing edge to apply the current and [−] to reduce it. Setting Items Max. Value Min.
  • Page 102 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 55: [Ppr Trns CV Start Timing: B&W: Side 2] Adjust the timing to start constant voltage control for the bias on Side 2 during paper transfer when printing in black-and-white mode. Use this to adjust transferability at the leading edge of the paper. Press [+] or [−] to adjust the start timing.
  • Page 103 Setting Values • For the bias during paper transfer at the start of printing, the machine performs constant voltage control and then switches to constant current control. If you set "CV Start Timing" to "50ms" and "CV Control Duration" to "30ms", constant voltage control for the paper transfer bias starts 50 milliseconds before printing a sheet and lasts for 30 milliseconds,.
  • Page 104 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Ppr Trns CV Control Duration: FC: Side 2] 62: [Ppr Trns Contact and Disengage Mode] Specify whether or not to enable the paper transfer contact/separation mode. If [On] is selected, the paper transfer roller separates from the intermediate transfer belt while paper is transferred.
  • Page 105 Setting Values 64: [Adjust Disengage Timing of Ppr Trns] Adjust the timing for the intermediate transfer belt and the paper transfer unit to separate during paper contact/separation. Use this to reduce the jitter produced during paper separation if it cannot be reduced sufficiently by [Ppr Trns Contact and Disengage Mode].
  • Page 106 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 67: [Txt Ppr: Ppr Trns Voltage: B&W: Side 2] Adjust the paper transfer voltage applied to Side 2 when printing in black and white with Textured Paper mode enabled. Press [+] to increase the voltage and [−] to reduce it. Setting Items Max.

  • Page 107: Fuser Adjustment

    Setting Values 71: [Txt Ppr: AC Duty Cycl of Ppr Trns Vltg] Adjust the duty cycle of the AC voltage applied to the paper when Textured Paper mode is enabled. Press [+] to increase the duty cycle and [−] to reduce it. Setting Items Max.
  • Page 108 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings • Decreasing the temperature too much may cause the toner to not properly fuse to the paper (cold offset). • Increasing the temperature too much may distort the paper and cause glossy lines, paper jams, and insufficient toner fusing (hot offset).
  • Page 109 Setting Values 77: [Adjust Fusing Temprtr to Transfer Paper] Adjust the fusing temperature at which to allow paper feeding after warming up. Paper feeding starts when the fusing unit reaches the temperature defined by the selected mode. Select one of the following modes: 1.
  • Page 110 If the temperature of the fusing unit fall below a certain point, the machine will reduce the copy/print speed to increase fusibility. You can select from the three levels of copy/print speed reduction. Pro C5100S • [Do not Reduce] 65 cpm (full speed) •...
  • Page 111 If the temperature of the fusing unit fall below a certain point, the machine will reduce the copy/print speed to increase fusibility. You can select from the three levels of copy/print speed reduction. Pro C5100S • [Do not Reduce] 65 cpm (full speed) •...
  • Page 112 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 80 cpm (full speed) • [Reduce Level 1] 64 cpm (80% of full speed) • [Reduce Level 2] 52 cpm (65% of full speed) • [Reduce Level 3] 40 cpm (50% of full speed) •...

  • Page 113: Decurler Adjustment

    Setting Values • When using paper smaller than A3 (11 × 17 inches), the cleaning web separates regardless of this setting. Setting Items Values [Cleaning Web Contact and Disengage] [On] [Off] 85: [Fusing Nip Width Adj. for Envelope] Adjust the nip width between the fusing belt and pressure roller when an envelope is being fed. If the envelope becomes wrinkled, press [−] to reduce the nip width.

  • Page 114: Finishing Position Adjustment

    4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Paper Curl Correction Level] -0.3 Finishing Position Adjustment 88: [Adjust Z-fold Position 1] Adjust the width of the bottom end segment (S) of Z- folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit. Press [+] to increase (S) and [−] to reduce it.
  • Page 115 Setting Values Paper feed direction CEZ001 Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Z-fold Position 2] -4.0 90: [Half Fold Position: Single-sheet Fold] Adjust the fold position (S) of half folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit. This setting will not be applied when the multi-sheet fold function is enabled. Press [+] to increase (S) and [−] to reduce it.
  • Page 116 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 91: [Letter Fold-out Posn 1: Single-sheet Fld] Adjust the fold position for the bottom segment (S2) of letter fold-out sheets when using the multi-folding unit. This setting will not be applied when the multi-sheet fold function is enabled. Press [+] to increase (S2) and [−] to reduce it.
  • Page 117 Setting Values Paper feed direction CEZ003 Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Letter Fold-out Position 2: Single- -4.0 sheet Fold] *1 For B5 paper, any adjustment greater than 3 mm is rounded down to 3 mm. 93: [Letter Fold-in Posn 1: Single-sheet Fold] Adjust the fold position of the bottom segment (S) of letter fold-in sheets when using the multi-folding unit.
  • Page 118 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 94: [Letter Fold-in Posn 2: Single-sheet Fold] Adjust the overall fold size (L) of letter fold-in sheets when using the multi-folding unit. This setting will not be applied when the multi-sheet fold function is enabled. Press [+] to increase (L) and [−] to reduce it.
  • Page 119 Setting Values Paper feed direction CEZ006 Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Double Parallel Fold Position 1] -4.0 96: [Double Parallel Fold Position 2] Adjust the fold position of the bottom segment 2 (S2) of double parallel-folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit.
  • Page 120 4. Details of Menu Items in Advanced Settings 97: [Adjust Gate Fold Position 1] Adjust the fold width of the bottom segment 1 (S1) of gate folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit. Press [+] to increase (S1) and [−] to reduce it. The upper right illustration shows a partly opened, gate folded sheet, and the lower right illustration shows a fully folded sheet.
  • Page 121 Setting Values Paper feed direction CEZ009 Setting Items Max. Value Min. Value Step Unit [Adjust Gate Fold Position 2] -4.0 • You cannot specify this setting when using 12" × 18" paper. 99: [Adjust Gate Fold Position 3] Adjust the fold position of the bottom segment 3 (S3) of gate folded sheets when using the multi-folding unit.
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