Ricoh 6513 Copy Reference Manual
Ricoh 6513 Copy Reference Manual

Ricoh 6513 Copy Reference Manual

Ricoh operating instructions printer/fax/scanner/copier 6513
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    6513 Operating Instructions Copy Reference Zebh200e.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 2 For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 3 “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.” In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. c means STAND BY. Copyright © 2000 Ricoh Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 Notice Do not make copies of any item for which copying is prohibited by law. Copying the following items is normally prohibited by local law: Bank bills, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses. The color copy samples in this book may differ slightly from the actual copies due to printing effects.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 6 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
  • Page 7: Energy Star Program

    ENERGY STAR Program The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming. When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.
  • Page 8 Specification Low Power Mode Power consumption Default interval Recovery Time Auto Off Mode Power consumption Default interval Sleep Mode Power consumption Default interval Recycled Paper In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled paper which is environment friendly.Please contact your sales representative for recommended paper.
  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS What You Can Do with This Machine ... 2 Guide to Components ... 4 Options ... 6 Operation Panel ... 7 Using the Touch Panel Display ... 9 Selecting Functions... 9 Entering Numbers ... 10 Color Sample Chart ... 11 1.
  • Page 11 Reduce/Enlarge ... 58 Preset R/E... 58 Zoom ... 60 Size Magnification ... 61 Directional Magnification (%) ... 63 Directional Size Magnification (mm)... 64 Poster Mode... 66 Duplex... 69 1 Sided → 2 Sided ... 69 2 Sided → 2 Sided ... 72 Book →...
  • Page 12 3. Image Overlay (Option) What is Image Overlay? ... 125 Edit Background... 128 Color/Image Adjustment... 128 Color Creation ... 129 Basic Settings... 130 4. Adjustment and Color Memory Color Balance ... 131 Color Balance Adjustment... 131 Color Balance Program ... 132 Color Balance Sample ...
  • Page 13 Exiting Area Editing ... 181 Combination Chart for Area Editing ... 182 6. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does not Operate as You Want ... 187 If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want... 189 B Loading Paper... 192 Non-recommended Paper for Paper Trays ... 192 Loading Paper in the Paper Tray ...
  • Page 14 Use and Storage of Supplies... 233 Copy Paper ... 233 Paper Storage ... 234 Toner Storage ... 234 9. Specification Mainframe... 235 Document Feeder (Option) ... 239 20-bin Sorter Stapler (Option) ... 240 Large Capacity Tray (LCT) (Option)... 242 Multi-access ... 243 INDEX...
  • Page 17: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine...
  • Page 19: Guide To Components

    Guide to Components Exposure glass Position originals here face down for cop- ying. Platen cover (option) Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass for copying. Operation switch Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator goes on). To turn off the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).
  • Page 20 Stopper When you copy onto thin paper, raise this to prevent curling. Copy tray Completed copies are delivered here. Ventilation hole Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct the ventilation hole by placing or leaning an object near it. If the machine over- heats, damage might occur.
  • Page 21: Options

    Options This machine can be provided with the following options: Platen cover Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass for copying. Document feeder (ADF) Insert a stack of originals here. They will be fed automatically. Original tray Place your originals.
  • Page 22: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Screen Contrast knob You can change the brightness of the dis- play. { { { { Special Accessory} } } } key This key is not used for this machine. { { { { User Tools} } } } key Press to change the default setting.
  • Page 23 { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key Press to cancel the copy number entered. While copying, press to stop copying. This key is also used to clear data. { { { { Start} } } } key Press to start copying. { { { { #} } } } key Press to enter data in selected modes.
  • Page 24: Using The Touch Panel Display

    Using the Touch Panel Display Selecting Functions On the touch panel display, you can find keys, instructions and messages. By pressing keys on the display, you can select or deselect functions, and enter data for the selected modes. If you make a mistake and wish to clear the current set- tings, press the {Clear Modes} key.
  • Page 25: Entering Numbers

    Entering Numbers When the display prompts you to enter a number, type in the number with the number keys and press the [#] key on the display to accept it. Should you make a mistake: • If you have not pressed the [#] key yet, press the [Clear] key, and then re-enter it.
  • Page 26: Color Sample Chart

    Color Sample Chart This is the User Color sample. You can mix the basic colors to make your own colors (User Color). Note ❒ The color sample might differ somewhat from actual copies due to printing effects.
  • Page 28: Basics

    Turning On the Power To start the machine, press the operation switch to turn the power on. Note ❒ This machine automatically enters Energy Saver mode or turns itself off if you do not use the machine for a while. For details, ⇒ P.52 “Energy Saver Mode”, ⇒...
  • Page 29: Starting The Machine

    Basics Starting the Machine Press the operation switch to make the On indicator go on. Note ❒ If the power is not turned on when the operation switch is pressed, check if the main power switch is on. If off, turn it on. ❒...
  • Page 30 Shutting down the machine Press the operation switch to make the On indicator go off. Turning off the main power Turn off the main power switch. The main power indicator of the operation panel goes off. Turning On the Power...
  • Page 31: Originals

    Basics Originals Standard Size Originals The machine will detect the following sizes and directions as standard size orig- inals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When you place originals on the exposure glass Metric version Inch version ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When you load originals in the document feeder Metric version Inch version Recommended Originals...
  • Page 32: Non-Recommended Originals For The Document Feeder

    Non-recommended Originals for the Document Feeder Note ❒ The following types of originals are not recommended for use with the docu- ment feeder. Place them directly on the exposure glass. • Originals thicker than 128g/m • Originals thinner than 40g/m •...
  • Page 33: Placing Originals On The Exposure Glass

    Basics Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass Lift the platen cover or the document feeder. Place the original face down on the exposure glass. The original should be aligned to the rear left corner. Reference mark Scale Note ❒ Start with the first page to be copied. Lower the platen cover or the document feeder.
  • Page 34: Loading A Stack Of Originals In The Document Feeder

    Loading a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder You can insert a stack of originals into the document feeder. These originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass. Note ❒ Some originals are unsuitable for the document feeder. ⇒ P.17 “Non-recom- mended Originals for the Document Feeder”.
  • Page 35 Basics Load the originals face up into the document feeder until the Insert Origi- nal indicator goes off. Limit mark Original guide Note ❒ The last page should be on the bottom. ❒ The original guide must touch the front side of the originals. ❒...
  • Page 36: Loading One Original At A Time In The Document Feeder

    Loading one Original at a Time in the Document Feeder If you set one original at a time in the document feeder, the second and subse- quent originals can be fed and copied automatically without pressing the {Start} key. Note ❒...
  • Page 37 Basics While the Auto Feed indicator is lit after an original is fed, load the next original. The original is automatically fed and copied. Note ❒ You can adjust the time the machine waits before being ready for the next original with the user tools.
  • Page 38: Loading Originals Of Different Sizes In The Document Feeder

    Loading Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder Preparation To use this function, you have to select ADF Mixed Sizes mode with the user tools. ⇒ P.223 “Duplex/ADF/Sorter”. You can insert a stack of originals of different standard sizes (e.g. A4, B5 etc.) into the document feeder.
  • Page 39: Placing Custom Sized Originals

    Basics Placing Custom Sized Originals When copying from custom sized originals, enter the original size so that the copy is well aligned. Limitation ❒ You must place your custom size originals on the exposure glass. Reference For details about the standard sizes the machine can detect, ⇒ P.16 “Standard Size Originals”.
  • Page 40 Press the [Orig. Vert.] key and enter the vertical size with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Press the [OK] key. Place your original on the exposure glass, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Placing Custom Sized Originals...
  • Page 41: Removing The Platen Cover To Copy A Large Original

    Basics Removing the Platen Cover to Copy a Large Original You can remove the platen cover to copy a large (more than A3, 11" × 17") orig- inal. Note ❒ You cannot remove the document feeder. To remove the platen cover, lift it out. Note ❒...
  • Page 42: Copying

    Basic Procedure Place your original on the exposure glass or in the document feeder. Make sure that the [Auto Color Select], [Text / Photo], [Auto Paper Select], [Full Size] keys are selected. Note ❒ Auto Color Select ⇒ P.30 “Auto color select mode”. ❒...
  • Page 43: Adjusting Copy Image Density

    Copying Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ To stop the machine during a multi-copy run, press the {Clear/Stop} key. ❒ If you want to change the settings, press the [Yes] key. If you want to resume the copy run, press the [Resume] key.
  • Page 44 Manual image density If you require darker or lighter copies, adjust the image density yourself. If the [Auto Image Density] key is selected, press it to cancel it. Press the desired color density level. Combined auto and manual image density Use when copying originals with a dirty background (such as newspapers).
  • Page 45: Selecting A Color Mode

    Copying Selecting a Color Mode Select a color mode that best suits your originals and copying requirements. Auto color select mode The machine automatically detects whether the original has color parts or not. Originals with only black images will be copied in Black & White mode. Origi- nals with some color areas will be copied in Full Color mode.
  • Page 46 Black & White copy mode This function makes copies in black. Press the [Black & White] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Single color mode This function makes copies in single colors. Note ❒...
  • Page 47 Copying Press the [OK] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. User colors Note ❒ When Single Color copying, user colors might come out lighter. Press the [Single Color] key. Press the [User Color] key.
  • Page 48 Scanned color The optional editing kit is required to use this function. Note ❒ “Scanned color” means that the color is specified from the original image di- rectly. ❒ When Single Color copying, Scanned colors might come out lighter. Press the [Single Color] key. Place your original, and then press the [Scanned Color] key.
  • Page 49: Twin Color Mode

    Copying Press the color on the image you wish to scan in with the editor pen. Note ❒ Point to an area of color with a radius of at least 5 mm. ❒ To cancel the pointing, press the [Erase] key. ❒...
  • Page 50 Twin Color (Color Copy) Press the [Twin Color] key. Select the color you want to copy the color parts of the original in. If you wish to copy black parts using a different color, press the [Change Black] key. Note ❒...
  • Page 51: Selecting The Original Image Type

    Copying Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Selecting the Original Image Type To optimize the likeness between copies and originals, select an image type that matches your originals. Note ❒ You can adjust the readability of black lettering in colored areas, ⇒ P.140 “Color Adjustment”.
  • Page 52 Make sure that the [Text / Photo] key is selected. Note ❒ If not, press the [Text / Photo] key. Select the photo mode. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Text mode This modes is suitable for copying originals consisting of characters, line dia- grams, and letters, but not photographic images.
  • Page 53 Copying Photo mode This mode is suitable for copying originals consisting of pictures, photographs, and screened letters/areas, but not solid letters. Note ❒ There are 3 types of Photo mode: • [Press Print]: Use when copying photographs or pictures that are printed on paper (e.g. magazines).
  • Page 54: Selecting The Copy Paper Size

    Select the original type from the [Highlight Pen], [Inkjet Output], and [Map] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Selecting the Copy Paper Size Select a suitable size of copy paper based on the original size and the reproduc- tion ratio.
  • Page 55: Image Rotation

    Copying Manual paper select You can select the copy paper manually. Select the copy paper. - Image Rotation If the direction in which your original is set (landscape or portrait) is different from the paper you are copying onto, this function rotates the original image by 90°...
  • Page 56: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto thick paper, adhesive labels, OHP transparen- cies, or custom size paper. Also use the bypass tray to copy onto the reverse side of paper that has already been copied onto. Note ❒...
  • Page 57 Copying ❒ Select one of the following settings or keys: • [Normal]: normal paper, adhesive labels • [Thick]: thick paper, post cards, translucent paper • [Extra Thick]: Heavier than 157g/m • [OHP]: OHP transparencies • [Duplex Back]: Copying onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto.
  • Page 58 Copying onto standard size paper with the bypass tray Note ❒ When you copy onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto, ⇒ P.49 “Copying onto the reverse side of paper”. Open the bypass tray. Press the [Normal], [Thick], [Extra Thick], or [OHP] key. Note ❒...
  • Page 59 Copying Adjust the paper guides to the paper size. Horizontal size Vertical size Note ❒ Make sure the paper size and direction in the bypass tray is displayed on the operation panel. ❒ Make sure that the paper guides match the paper size. If the paper guides are not adjusted to the paper size properly, paper might be skewed or a pa- per misfeed might occur.
  • Page 60 Copying onto custom size paper with the bypass tray Preparation You can register custom paper sizes you use often in keys [Custom 1], [Custom2], and [Custom3] with the user tools. ⇒ P.213 “System settings”. Note ❒ Be sure to set the paper size or a paper misfeed might occur. Open the bypass tray.
  • Page 61 Copying If you select [Enter Size] in step D D D D , enter the horizontal paper size with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Note ❒ To change the value entered, press the [Clear] key and enter a new value. Enter the vertical paper size with the number keys, and then press the [#] key.
  • Page 62 Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" full bleed copies By sliding the paper guides of the bypass tray to a size greater than A3 (11"), A3 11" × 17" full bleed copying mode is automatically selected. In this mode, you can make A3, 11" × 17" full bleed copies with 12" × 18" or 13" × 19"...
  • Page 63 Copying ❒ By sliding the paper guides of the bypass tray, the machine enters A3, 11" × 17" full bleed copying mode automatically. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Left guide ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Right guide...
  • Page 64 Copying onto the reverse side of paper You can copy onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto. Note ❒ If you wish to copy on both sides of the paper, use the Duplex feature. ⇒ P.69 “Duplex”.
  • Page 65 Copying ❒ You cannot use this function for OHP transparencies, translucent paper, ad- hesive labels and postcards. ❒ Do not use copy paper that has been already copied onto by other machines. ❒ If the copy paper is bent, correct it before placing paper in the bypass tray. If the bent is not corrected, a paper misfeed might occur.
  • Page 66: Auto Reduce/Enlarge

    Auto Reduce/Enlarge The machine can select the proper reproduction ratio based on the selected pa- per size and the original size. 1 1 1 Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Example: •...
  • Page 67: Energy Saver Mode

    Copying Energy Saver Mode If you do not operate the machine for a certain period after copying or press the {Energy Saver} key, the display goes out and the machine enters Energy Saver mode. When you press the {Energy Saver} key again, when the originals are load- ed in the document feeder or when the platen cover or document feeder is opened, the machine returns to the ready condition.
  • Page 68: Interrupt Copying

    Interrupt Copying Use the {Interrupt} key to interrupt a copy run and make urgently needed copies. Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Press the { { { { Interrupt} } } } key. The machine will stop the copy run and store the present settings in memory before returning to ready condition.
  • Page 69: Auto Start

    Copying Auto Start If you press the {Start} key during the warm-up period, the {Start} key will blink and the machine will start copying after the warm-up period. Set your copy settings during the warm-up period. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒...
  • Page 70: Program

    Program You can store up to five frequently used copy job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❒ If you want to change a stored program, overwrite the program. Storing your settings Set the copy settings you want to put into memory. Press the { { { { Program} } } } key.
  • Page 71 Copying Recalling your settings Press the { { { { Program} } } } key. Note ❒ If you want to recall Area Edit settings stored in a program, press the [Area Editing] key, and then press the {Program} key. ❒...
  • Page 72: Check Modes

    Basic Procedure Check Modes By pressing the [Check Modes] key, you can see at a glance the modes you have selected. Counter By pressing the {Counter} key, you can check the machine's counter.
  • Page 73: Reduce/Enlarge

    Copying Reduce/Enlarge Preset R/E Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Note ❒ You can add up to two preset ratios with the user tools. ⇒ P.217 “General Fea- tures”. ❒ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratios, parts of the image might not be copied or margins will appear on copies.
  • Page 74 Select the ratio you require. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Enlarging Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Make sure that the [Preset R/E / Zoom] key is selected. Select the ratio you require. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 75: Zoom

    Copying Zoom You can change the reproduction ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% steps. Note ❒ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratios, parts of the image might not be copied or blank margins will ap- pear on copies.
  • Page 76: Size Magnification

    Using the number keys Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Input Ratio] keys. Enter the reproduction ratio with the number keys. Note ❒ To change the ratio entered, press the [Clear] key and enter a new ratio. Press the [#] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 77 Copying ❒ You can select a ratio from between 25% to 400%. ❒ Up to 999mm (metric version), 99.99" (inch version) can be entered. Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Size Magnification] key. Enter the original size with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Enter the copy paper size with the number keys, and then press the [#] key.
  • Page 78: Directional Magnification (%)

    Directional Magnification (%) Horizontal % Vertical % Copies can be reduced or enlarged at different reproduction ratios horizontally and vertically. Note ❒ You can select a ratio from between 25% to 400%. ❒ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratio, parts of the image might not be copied or blank margins might ap- pear on copies.
  • Page 79: Directional Size Magnification (Mm)

    Copying Enter the vertical ratio with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } keys. Directional Size Magnification (mm) Horizontal original size Vertical original size The suitable reproduction ratios will be automatically selected when you enter the horizontal and vertical lengths of the original and copy image you require.
  • Page 80 Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Directional Mag.] key. Press the [D. Size Mag.(mm)] key. Enter the horizontal original size with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Note ❒ To change the value entered: • If you have not pressed the [#] key yet, press the [Clear] key and enter a new value.
  • Page 81: Poster Mode

    Copying Poster Mode You can enlarge the complete image of originals onto several sheets. This func- tion is convenient for making posters. Note ❒ In this function, the copies are delivered with margins around the copy image (about 15mm, 0.6"). If you want to paste the sheets to make a poster (one large sheet), cut the margins out.
  • Page 82 Using the [Number of Pages] key By entering the desired number of pages, the machine automatically calculates the suitable enlargement ratio for copying. Select the copy paper size. Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Poster Mode] key. Note ❒ If you are using Auto Color Select mode and then choose Poster Mode, the machine switches automatically to Full Color mode.
  • Page 83 Copying Press the [Poster Mode] key. Press the [Direct. Mag.(%)] key. Enter the ratio. Note ❒ You can specify different ratios or numbers or pages in the horizontal and vertical directions. Press the [#] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 84: Duplex

    Duplex 1 Sided → → → → 2 Sided This function makes double sided copies from single sided originals. Limitation ❒ You cannot use the following kinds of copy paper with this function: • Paper smaller than A5, 5 • Translucent paper •...
  • Page 85 Copying Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ The resulting copy image will differ according to the direction in which you place your original (lengthwise K The illustrations show the directions of copied images on the front and back, not the directions delivery.
  • Page 86 Press the [1 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided] key. Press the [Even] key or the [Odd] key according to the number of your origi- nals. Note ❒ When you set an odd number of originals, the back side of the last page is left blank.
  • Page 87: 2 Sided → → → → 2 Sided

    Copying 2 Sided → → → → 2 Sided This function makes double sided copies from double sided originals. Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Press the [2 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided] key. Place your originals in the document feeder, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 88: Book → 2 Sided

    Book → → → → 2 Sided Use this feature to copy facing pages of a book or magazine onto both sides of the copy paper. Note ❒ Select the lengthwise K copy paper. ❒ The following table summarizes the relationship between the size of originals and copy paper size for full-size copying (100%).
  • Page 89: Multi → 2 Sided

    Copying Select the lengthwise K Press the [Book→ → → → 2 Sided] key. Place your original on the exposure glass, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Multi → → → → 2 Sided This function makes one single sided and one double sided copy from a three page pamphlet.
  • Page 90 Note ❒ The following table summarizes the relationship between the size of originals and copy paper size for full-size copying (100%). • Metric version Original A3 L B4 L A4 L • Inch version Original 11" × 17" L " × 11" L Press the [Duplex/Combine] key.
  • Page 91: Series Copies

    Copying Series Copies Book → → → → 1 Sided This function makes one-sided copies from two facing pages of bound (book) originals. Reference Regarding functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Note ❒ The following table summarizes the relationship between the size of originals and copy paper size for full-size copying (100%).
  • Page 92 Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Select the lengthwise K K copy paper. Press the [Book→ → → → 1 Sided] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Series Copies...
  • Page 93: 2 Sided → → → → 1 Sided

    Copying 2 Sided → → → → 1 Sided The optional document feeder is required to use this function. Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Select the lengthwise K Press the [2 Sided→...
  • Page 94: Combine

    Combine Combine 2 Originals The optional document feeder is required to use this function. This function automatically combines two single sided originals onto one copy. Note ❒ If the original size and direction is set differently, you cannot use the combine function.
  • Page 95 Copying Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Select the widthwise L Press the [Combine 2 originals] key. Place your originals in the document feeder, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. L copy paper.
  • Page 96: Combine 4 Originals

    Combine 4 Originals The optional document feeder is required to use this function. Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Select the widthwise L L copy paper. Press the [Combine 4 originals] key.
  • Page 97: Shifting The Image

    Copying Shifting the Image Shift You can move the image to a corner or edge as well as center it. This function is useful when the copy paper is larger than the original. Note ❒ When you copy onto 12" × 18", 13" × 19" size copy paper, the original image is copied onto the center.
  • Page 98: Margin Adjustment

    Select the direction in which you want to shift the image. Note ❒ When you want to center the image, press the [Center] key. Press the [OK] key. Select the copy paper size. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Margin Adjustment You can make a margin by shifting the image to the left or right.
  • Page 99 Copying ❒ The margin width default is as follows. You can change this default setting with the user tools. ⇒ P.217 “General Features”. Metric Version Inch Version ❒ If you set too wide a margin, areas you do not want to delete might be erased. Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒...
  • Page 100 Press the [OK] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Shifting the Image...
  • Page 101: Erase

    Copying Erase Center Erase Border Erase...
  • Page 102: Center/Border Erase

    Center/Border Erase Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with these functions, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”. Note ❒ The position of the margin to be erased is determined according to the origi- nal size and reproduction ratio. L Copy paper 1.
  • Page 103 Copying Adjust the width of the margin to be erased by pressing the [+] or [-] key. Note ❒ You can adjust the width in the range of 3 - 50mm, 0.1" - 2.0". Press the [OK] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 104: Cover Sheet

    Cover Sheet Front Cover The optional document feeder is required to use this function. Note ❒ The cover sheets should be identical in size and direction with the copy paper. ❒ The cover sheets should be fed from the bypass tray. ❒...
  • Page 105 Copying Press the [Front Cover] key. Place your originals in the document feeder, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. When you use front cover mode with 2 Sided → → → → 1 Sided or 2 Sided → → → → 2 Sided mode Enter 2 Sided→...
  • Page 106: Front & Back Cover

    Front & Back Cover The optional document feeder is required to use this function. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Back Cover: Copy ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Back Cover: Blank Note ❒ You can specify whether to copy onto the back cover sheet. If you select [Copy], the last pages will be copied on the back cover sheets.
  • Page 107 Copying When you use the front & back covers mode with the 1 Sided → → → → 1 Sided mode Press the [Shift/Book] key. Press the [Front&Back Cover] key. Select the [Copy] or [Blank] key to choose whether to copy onto the back cov- Place your originals in the document feeder.
  • Page 108 Press the [Image] or [Blank] key depending on whether the reverse side of the first original has an image or not. Press the [Image] or [Blank] key depending on whether the reverse side of the last original has an image or not. Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 109: Color Creation

    Copying Color Creation Color Conversion This function converts selected colors of an original into different colors on the copy. Note ❒ Up to 4 colors can be converted at one time. ❒ Colors you can convert: Yellow, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Black, White, and Scanned Color (option) Only one Scanned Color can be selected at a time.
  • Page 110 Press the [Color Conversion] key. Select the original color (color to be converted). Select the new color (color to convert to). If you want to convert more than one color, repeat steps C C C C and D D D D . Note ❒...
  • Page 111: Color Erase

    Copying Color Erase This function erases selected colors from the original image. Note ❒ Up to 4 colors can be erased at one time. ❒ Colors that can be erased: Yellow, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Black, and Scanned Color (option) Only one Scanned Color can be selected at a time.
  • Page 112: Color Background

    Select the color to be erased. Press the [OK] key Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Color Background This function makes copies with the selected color background. Note ❒ Colors that can be selected as a background color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Ma- genta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Black, Beige, Pink, Marine Blue, Pur- ple, Scanned Color (option), and User Colors ❒...
  • Page 113 Copying Press the [Color Background] key. Select the color for background. Note ❒ You can select the color density level. Press the [OK] key Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 114: Type Mask

    Type Mask This function copies the colored text part and background part separately. Note ❒ When the machine is not able to differentiate between the text color/images and the background, the background is copied using the specified text color. ❒ Colors that can be selected as a Text (image) and background color: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Green, Red, Orange, Marine Blue, Beige, Yellow Green, Pink, Purple, Black, White, Scanned Color (option), and User Colors Press the [Color Creation] key.
  • Page 115 Copying Select the color for the background, and then press the [OK] key. Note ❒ You can select the color density level. Press the [Text] key and select the color for the text. Note ❒ You can select the color density level. Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 116: Image Creation

    Image Creation Outline Image This function copies only the outline of the image. Note ❒ This function is copied in Auto Image Density and Auto Original Type Select mode. ❒ Colors that can be selected as an outline color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Black, Beige, Pink, Marine Blue, Purple, Scanned Color (option), and User Colors.
  • Page 117: Shadow Image

    Copying Select the width of the outline. Press the [OK] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Shadow Image This function adds a shadow around the edges of copy image elements. You can select block shadow or offset shadow.
  • Page 118 The orientation of the original decides the position of the shadow as follows: Originals Place on Load in the expo- the docu- sure ment glass feeder Note ❒ You can select the color of shadow as follows: • Same Color: A shadow of the same color as the original is added. •...
  • Page 119 Copying Press the [Block] or [Offset] key. Adjust the width by pressing the [+] or [-] key. Make sure the [Same Color Halftone] key is selected. Press the [OK] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Select color shadow Press the [Image Creation] key.
  • Page 120 Press the [Shadow Color / Density] key. Select the color, and then press the [OK] key. Note ❒ You can select the color density level. Press the [OK] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Image Creation...
  • Page 121: Slanted Image

    Copying Slanted Image This function slants the copy image at a selected angle. Note ❒ The slant direction is decided as shown in the illustration: ❒ You can select the angle from -45° to +45°. ❒ Depending on the angle, some parts of the image may be lost. Press the [Image Creation] key.
  • Page 122 Adjust the angle by pressing the arrow keys. Note ❒ By pressing the [ ] or [ by in steps of 5°. ❒ By pressing the [ ] or [ by in steps of 1°. ❒ To cancel the angle, press the [Clear] key. Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 123: Mirror Image

    Copying Mirror Image This function makes a mirror image copy of the original. Note ❒ Place the original on the exposure glass as shown. Press the [Image Creation] key. GCMILL1E GCMILL2E...
  • Page 124: Repeat Image

    Press the [Mirror Image] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Repeat Image This function copies a part of the original image repeatedly. Note ❒ When this function is used, the leading edge margin of 10mm, 0.4" is set on the copy paper.
  • Page 125 Copying ❒ For an explanation about entering numbers, ⇒ P.10 “Entering Numbers”. ❒ The number of repeated images that can be fit on a single sheet of copy paper is calculated automatically based upon the copy paper size, copy paper direc- tion and enlargement/reduction ratio.
  • Page 126 Enter the horizontal and vertical length with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Note ❒ The length that you can enter is 1 - 300mm, 0.1" - 11.7". When you enter less than 5mm, 0.2", the image might not be repeated well. Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 127 Copying Press the [Number of Images] key. Enter a horizontal and vertical number between 1 and 15, and then press the [#] key. Note ❒ If the horizontal and vertical settings are 1 × 1, you cannot press the [#] key. Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 128 Place your original on the exposure glass, and then press the [Editor Area] key. Limitation ❒ You cannot load your originals in the document feeder. Diagonally mark opposite corners of area to be repeated. Note ❒ The area you have designated is scanned in. ❒...
  • Page 129: Positive/Negative

    Copying Positive/Negative This function copies the original image in complementary colors. If you use a black and white original, black and white areas of the original are reversed. Note ❒ If you copy using twin color mode, white areas are changed to black, black areas are changed to white, and color areas are changed to the selected color.
  • Page 130 Press the [Positive/Negative] key. Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Image Creation...
  • Page 131: Finishing

    Copying Finishing Note ❒ To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in the paper tray. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less curl. Reference Regarding other functions that cannot be used together with this function, ⇒ P.121 “Combination Chart”.
  • Page 132: Stack

    Press the [Sort] key. Load your originals in the document feeder. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Stack The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. All copies of each original are delivered to the same bin. Note ❒...
  • Page 133: Staple

    Copying Press the [Stack] key. Load your originals in the document feeder. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Staple The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. Each copy set can be stapled together. Note ❒...
  • Page 134 ❒ The relationship between the orientation in which the original is placed and the stapling position is shown below. ❒ For stapling, the following limitations apply: Normal mode Maximum paper size L: A3, 13" × 19" K: A4, 8 Minimum paper size L: B5, 8" × 10" K: B5, 8 Stapler capacity (80 2-50 copies...
  • Page 135 Copying Having copies stapled automatically after copying The optional document feeder is required to use this function. Select the stapling position. Load your originals in the document feeder. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Stapling copies manually after copying After Sort mode copying is completed, select the stapling position.
  • Page 136: Combination Chart

    Combination Chart ✩: Those modes can be used together. #: Those modes can be used together with some limitations. →: The original mode is overridden and the newly selected mode is active. ✗: These modes cannot be used together. -- ✩ → ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Auto Image Density ✩...
  • Page 137 Copying Centering/Cornering Margin Adjustment Center Erase Center/Border Erase Border Erase Book → 1 Sided 2 Sided→ 1 Sided Combine 2 Originals ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✗ # ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✗ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✗ ✗ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Combine 4 Originals ✩...
  • Page 138 Auto Image Density Manual Image Density Auto Color Select Full Color Black & White Single Color Twin Color Auto Original Type Select Original Image Type Selection Auto Paper Select Auto Reduce/Enlarge Interrupt Copying After recalling your settings Bypass Tray Copying/Duplex Back Sort Stack Staple...
  • Page 139 Copying Book → 1 Sided 2 Sided→ 1 Sided Combine 2 Originals Combine 4 Originals 1 Sided→ 2 Sided 2 Sided→ 2 Sided Book→ 2 Sided Multi → 2 Sided Cover Sheet Image Overlay Color Conversion Color Erase Color Background Type Mask Outline Image Shadow Image...
  • Page 140: Image Overlay (Option)

    3. Image Overlay (Option) What is Image Overlay? If your machine has the optional editing kit, you can overlay a portion of the foreground image original onto a background image original. Foreground image original Background image original Place the foreground image original (original that has the image to be com- posed) on the right of the exposure glass.
  • Page 141 Image Overlay (Option) If the background original size is not A4, 8 and then select the original size for the background. Press the [ScanStart] key. Mark the first point with the editor pen. Mark diagonally opposite corners of destination area. Press the [Confirm Selection] key.
  • Page 142 Make any adjustments you require. Note ❒ Image Density, ⇒ P.28 “Adjusting Copy Image Density”. ❒ Color Mode, ⇒ P.30 “Selecting a Color Mode”. ❒ Original Type, ⇒ P.36 “Selecting the Original Image Type”. ❒ Image Adjustment, ⇒ P.142 “Image Adjustment”. ❒...
  • Page 143: Edit Background

    Image Overlay (Option) Edit Background You can edit the selected image. Note ❒ The modes that can be set are as follows: • Color/Image Adjustment: Image Density, Color Mode, Original Type, Im- age Adjustment, Color Adjustment, Color Balance Adjustment • Color Creation: Color Conversion, Color Erase, Color Background Color/Image Adjustment Press the [Edit Background] key.
  • Page 144: Color Creation

    Color Creation Press the [Edit Background] key. Press the [Color Creation] key. Make any adjustments you require. Note ❒ Color Conversion, ⇒ P.94 “Color Conversion”. ❒ Color Erase, ⇒ P.96 “Color Erase”. ❒ Color Background, ⇒ P.97 “Color Background”. Press the [OK] key. Edit Background...
  • Page 145: Basic Settings

    Image Overlay (Option) Basic Settings You can change the job settings. Press the [Basic Settings] key. Make any adjustments you require. Note ❒ Paper Select, ⇒ P.39 “Selecting the Copy Paper Size”. ❒ Preset R/E / Zoom, ⇒ P.58 “Reduce/Enlarge”. ❒...
  • Page 146: Adjustment And Color Memory

    4. Adjustment and Color Color Balance This function allows you to control the overall color tone of copies by adjusting the Yellow, Magenta, Cyan and Black color balance. Nine levels of tone are available. Note ❒ The color balance will return to the default when: •...
  • Page 147: Color Balance Program

    Adjustment and Color Memory Color Balance Program You can store the color balance setting in memory and recall it when you want to use it. Note ❒ You can store up to three color balances. Storing the adjusted color balance Change the color balance (⇒...
  • Page 148 Recalling the color balance Press the { { { { Adjustment/Memory} } } } key. Make sure that the [Color Balance Adj.] key is selected. Press the [Color Balance Program] key. Make sure that the [Recall] key is selected. Select the setting you want to recall. Note ❒...
  • Page 149: Color Balance Sample

    Adjustment and Color Memory Color Balance Sample Adjusting the color balance by trial and error could require many copies. The color balance sampling function allows you to produce nine samples on two copies. The first sample of each sheet uses the current color balance (standard). Each sample after that changes one toner color by a fixed number of steps.
  • Page 150 Press the [Color Balance Sample] key. Select the range of densities (standard is the current setting). Place your original on the exposure glass. Press the [Print Start] key. Note ❒ The sample is copied. Select the color balance that you want to set, and then press the [OK] key. Color Balance...
  • Page 151 Adjustment and Color Memory Selecting the sampled area Note ❒ The sampled area is as shown below. • a: 58mm, 2.3” • b: 180mm, 7.1” Selected position Sampled area ❒ Orientation of the original and scanned image are related as shown: Exposure glass Display GCAREA5E...
  • Page 152 Press the { { { { Adjustment/Memory} } } } key. Make sure the [Color Balance Adj.] key is selected. Press the [Color Balance Sample] key. Select the range of densities (standard is the current setting). Place your original on the exposure glass. Color Balance...
  • Page 153 Adjustment and Color Memory Press the [Sample Area Selection] key. Press the [ScanStart] key. Note ❒ The image of the original is displayed. Point at the center of the area with the editor pen or your finger, and then press the [OK] key. Note ❒...
  • Page 154 Press the [Print Start] key. Note ❒ The sample is copied. Select the color balance that you want to set, and then press the [OK] key. Color Balance...
  • Page 155: Color Adjustment

    Adjustment and Color Memory Color Adjustment This function lets you alter up to three single colors by mixing them with adja- cent colors in the color circle. For example, yellow can be shifted towards red to make orange, or towards green to make a yellow green. Note that only areas of the image containing this color will be modified.
  • Page 156 Adjust the color with the keys. Note ❒ For example, if you wish to make yellow appear more red, press the [→ → → → ] key. ❒ If you wish to make yellow appear more green, press the [← ← ← ← ] key. Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 157: Image Adjustment

    Adjustment and Color Memory Image Adjustment You can change the following default settings for image adjustment: Soft/Sharp Contrast Background Density Pastel U.C.R. Adjustment A.C.S. (Auto Color Se- lection) Sensitivity Text/Photo Sensitivi- You can adjust the edges of the image to make the image sharper or softer. Note ❒...
  • Page 158: Soft/Sharp, Contrast, Background Density, And Pastel

    Soft/Sharp, Contrast, Background Density, and Pastel Note ❒ Any settings you make with the Soft/Sharp, Contrast, Background Density and Pastel functions will be canceled under the following conditions: • The machine is automatically reset. • The {Clear Modes} key is pressed. •...
  • Page 159: U.c.r. Adjustment, A.c.s. Sensitivity And Text/Photo Sensitivity

    Adjustment and Color Memory U.C.R. Adjustment, A.C.S. Sensitivity and Text/Photo Sensitivity Note ❒ Any settings you make with the U.C.R. Adjustment, A.C.S. Sensitivity, and Text/Photo Sensitivity functions are not cleared by turning the power off or by pressing the {Clear Modes} key. They are canceled only when you over- write them with new settings.
  • Page 160: Program User Color

    Program User Color In addition to the base colors, you can store up to 15 customized colors into memory (User Color). Reference For color samples, ⇒ P.11 “Color Sample Chart”. Note ❒ There are two ways to make user colors as follows: •...
  • Page 161 Adjustment and Color Memory Select the key you wish to store the color in. Select the base color. You can change the color density in two ways. Press the [+-keys] key. Note ❒ Adjust the color density with the [+] or [-] key.
  • Page 162: Mixing Colors Manually With The Number Keys

    ❒ Enter the percentage with the number keys. Press the [Input Ratio] key. Repeat step E E E E for each color, then press the [OK] key. Press the [OK] key. Mixing Colors Manually with the Number Keys Press the { { { { Adjustment/Memory} } } } key. Press the [Prog.
  • Page 163 Adjustment and Color Memory Press the [Input Ratio] key. Select the color that you want to adjust. Enter the density with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Note ❒ To change the number, press the [Clear] key. Repeat steps E E E E and F F F F for each color, and then press the [OK] key.
  • Page 164: Sampling The User Colors

    Sampling the User Colors You can print out a sample of User Colors to check the colors you have made. Note ❒ The sample will be copied on a A4K, 8 17"L sheet. Press the { { { { Adjustment/Memory} } } } key. Press the [Prog.
  • Page 165 Adjustment and Color Memory...
  • Page 166: Area Editing (Option)

    5. Area Editing (Option) What is Area Editing? If your machine has the optional editing kit, you can select areas of an image to be treated differently or have effects applied to them. Some examples are shown below. Example: Note ❒...
  • Page 167: How To Edit Areas

    Area Editing (Option) How to Edit Areas Editing an image involves scanning it in to memory, choosing areas to edit and how those areas will be re-produced. The basic steps are summarized below. Details are given in the rest of this sec- tion.
  • Page 168: Designating Areas

    Designating Areas Several tools are provided for designating areas of an image. Area Shapes • Rectangle: Specify two points defining the opposite diagonals of a rectangle. • Right Angle Polygon/Polygon: Specify a sequence of points defining a poly- gon. • Closed Loop: If your image contains a shape outlined in black and that out- line forms a closed loop, specify a point inside the shape to designate it.
  • Page 169: Designate Area Display

    Area Editing (Option) Designate Area Display Message Area Messages and instructions appear here. Display Area The image is displayed. Area Shape/Frame/Line Select the area shape or frame shape and line. Cancel Editing Exit area editing. Scan Start Scan in an original again. Portion of Image Shows the portion of the original that is currently being viewed or is enlarged.
  • Page 170: Designate Area Tools

    Designate Area Tools Note ❒ There are nine tools to designate areas. Area Editing Area Shape Frame/Line Note ❒ You cannot use the optional document feeder with this function. ❒ The relationships between the position of the original and the orientation of the scanned image on the display are as follows: Set on the exposure Display...
  • Page 171: Area Shapes

    Area Editing (Option) Area Shapes Rectangle Place your original on the exposure glass. Press the [Area Editing] key. Note ❒ [Rectangle] key is selected by default. Mark the first point with the editor pen. Diagonally mark opposite corner of the area you wish to select. Note ❒...
  • Page 172 Press the [Area Edit] key, and specify your settings, and then press the [OK] key. Reference For details, ⇒ P.165 “Selecting Modes for Designated Areas”. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Right Angle Polygon and Polygon Place your original on the exposure glass.
  • Page 173 Area Editing (Option) Closed Loop Limitation ❒ If you specify an area with Closed Loop, you cannot specify any additional areas with other selection tools. Note ❒ When you color areas with the Closed Loop, the area boundary may shift de- pending on the image.
  • Page 174 Press on a point inside the exterior area you wish to specify. Press on a point inside the interior area you wish to treat differently. Note ❒ Be sure to select a point inside of the exterior area you wish to define. Press the [Confirm Selection] key.
  • Page 175: Frame/Line

    Area Editing (Option) Frame/Line Rectangle frame Place your original on the exposure glass. Press the [Area Editing] key. Press the [Frame / Line] key. Press the [Rectangle] key. Mark the first point with the editor pen. Diagonally mark opposite corner of the area you wish to select. Press the [Confirm Selection] key.
  • Page 176 Press the [Right Angle Polygon] key or the Mark the first point with the editor pen. Mark the next points. After making the last point, press the [Confirm Selection] key. Press the [Area Edit] key, specify your settings, and then press the [OK] key. Reference For details, ⇒...
  • Page 177 Area Editing (Option) Mark the next points. After marking the last point, press the [Confirm Selection] key. Press the [Area Edit] key, specify your settings, and then press the [OK] key. Reference For details, ⇒ P.165 “Selecting Modes for Designated Areas”. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 178: Notes For Designating Areas

    Notes for Designating Areas The number of the points, areas, and groups that can be designated Note ❒ Maximum number of points: 500 ❒ In Right Angle Polygon mode, Polygon mode, or Line mode, the maximum number of points for one area is 30. ❒...
  • Page 179 Area Editing (Option) ❒ However, areas containing areas (see below) are permitted. Designate start- ing with the outermost area. ❒ These operations are available, under the following conditions: • When designating areas with Closed Loop mode, Multi-closed Loop or Line/Frame mode. ❒...
  • Page 180: Selecting Modes For Designated Areas

    Selecting Modes for Designated Areas Reference The available modes for area editing depend on the area shape. ⇒ P.182 “Combination Chart for Area Editing”. For functions that cannot be used together in area editing, ⇒ P.182 “Combina- tion Chart for Area Editing”. More than one mode can be set for a designated area, however, there are some limitations, ⇒...
  • Page 181 Area Editing (Option) ❒ The way to set modes is basically the same as for the entire image. For details, refer to each page. • To fill an area with a selected color, select the Paint. • Image Density (⇒ P.28 “Adjusting Copy Image Density”.) •...
  • Page 182: Area Editing

    Area Editing Basic modes Designate the areas you wish to modify. Note ❒ For details about how to designate areas, ⇒ P.153 “Designating Areas”. Press the [Area Edit] key. Press the [Col. /Image Adjust.], [Color Creation] or [Image Creation] key. Set the effects you wish to apply.
  • Page 183: Delete Area

    Area Editing (Option) Delete Area This function blanks out designated areas. Designated area Note ❒ When you select Delete Area mode, previously selected modes are canceled. Designate the areas you wish to modify. Press the [Area Edit] key. Note ❒ For details about how to designate areas, ⇒ P.153 “Designating Areas”. Press the [Delete Area] key.
  • Page 184: Save Area

    Save Area This function blanks out all areas except those designated. Designated area Note ❒ When you select Save Area mode, previously selected modes are canceled. Designate the areas you wish to modify. Note ❒ For details about how to designate areas, ⇒ P.153 “Designating Areas”. Press the [Area Edit] key.
  • Page 185: Frame/Line

    Area Editing (Option) Frame/Line Editing color and widths Note ❒ When specifying the Area for the Frame/Line mode, only the line color and width are features that can be selected. ❒ Frame/Line widths: • Metric version: 0.25 - 2.0mm (in 0.25mm steps) •...
  • Page 186: Selecting Modes For Outside Designated Areas

    Selecting Modes for Outside Designated Areas Reference The available modes for area editing depend on the area shape. ⇒ P.182 “Combination Chart for Area Editing”. For functions that cannot be used together in area editing, ⇒ P.182 “Combina- tion Chart for Area Editing”. More than one mode can be set.
  • Page 187: Area Shapes

    Area Editing (Option) Area Shapes Basic modes Designate the areas you wish to modify. Note ❒ For details about how to designate areas, ⇒ P.153 “Designating Areas”. Press the [Outside Area] key. Press the [Col. /Image Adjust.], [Color Creation] or [Image Creation] key. Set the effects you wish to apply.
  • Page 188 Save Area Designate the areas you wish to modify. Note ❒ For details about how to designate areas, ⇒ P.153 “Designating Areas”. Press the [Area Edit] or [Outside Area] key. Press the [Save Area] key. Select the effects you wish to apply, and then press the [OK] key. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 189: Changing Basic Settings For The Entire Image

    Area Editing (Option) Changing Basic Settings for the Entire Image You can change job settings for the entire image during area editing. The job settings that can be changed are as follows: • Paper Select, ⇒ P.39 “Selecting the Copy Paper Size”. •...
  • Page 190 Press the [Basic Settings] key. Change the job settings. Press the [OK] key. Changing Basic Settings for the Entire Image...
  • Page 191: Checking And Changing Areas

    Area Editing (Option) Checking and Changing Areas Use this function to check the areas you have selected and the modes you have chosen for each area. You can: • Change the modes for an area/group • Add an area to a group •...
  • Page 192 Press the [Change Setting] key. Change the modes, and then press the [OK] key. Note ❒ Color/Image Adjustment, ⇒ P.128 “Color/Image Adjustment”. ❒ Color Creation, ⇒ P.94 “Color Creation”. ❒ Image Creation, ⇒ P.101 “Image Creation”. ❒ Color Adjustment, ⇒ P.140 “Color Adjustment”. ❒...
  • Page 193: Adding Areas

    Area Editing (Option) Adding Areas Press the [Confirm Areas] key. Note ❒ All designated areas are displayed. Select an area or a group. Note ❒ Areas in this group are highlighted. Press the [Add Area] key. Select the area shape. Designate areas, and then press the [Confirm Areas] key.
  • Page 194: Erasing An Area

    Erasing an Area Press the [Confirm Areas] key. Note ❒ All designated areas are displayed. Select an area that you want to cancel. Press the [Delete Area] key. Press the [Yes] key. Press the [Previous] key. Checking and Changing Areas...
  • Page 195: Erasing A Group

    Area Editing (Option) Erasing a Group Press the [Confirm Areas] key. Note ❒ All designated areas are displayed. Select a group that you want to cancel. Note ❒ Areas in this group are highlighted. Press the [Delete Group] key. Press the [Yes] key. Press the [Previous] key.
  • Page 196: Exiting Area Editing

    Exiting Area Editing Press the [Cancel Editing] key. Press the [Yes] key. Exiting Area Editing...
  • Page 197: Combination Chart For Area Editing

    Area Editing (Option) Combination Chart for Area Editing Functions available for designated areas. Functions available for areas outside designated areas. Functions that can be selected together in an area. Functions available with each shape. Functions available for the entire image. ✩: Those modes can be used together.
  • Page 198 A A A A B B B B C C C C # ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ → ✩ ✩ ✩ → → ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Soft/Sharp # ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Contrast # ✩...
  • Page 199 Area Editing (Option) Auto Image Density Manual Image Density Full Color Black&White Single Color Twin Color Original Image Type Selection Type Mask Color Conversion Color Erase Color Background Paint Outline Image Shadow Image Slanted Image Mirror Image Positive/Negative Soft/Sharp Contrast Background Density Pastel U.C.R Adjustment...
  • Page 200 C C C C Newly selected mode Image Adjustment Preset Reduce/Enlarge/ Zoom Size Magnification Directional Size Magnifica- tion Poster Mode Auto Reduce/Enlarge Centering/Cornering, Mar- gin Adjustment Center Erase, Center/Border Erase, Border Erase Duplex/Combine Auto Paper Select Bypass Tray Copying Program Interrupt Copying Sort/Stack/Staple (Option) Combination Chart for Area Editing...
  • Page 201 Area Editing (Option)
  • Page 202: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine Does not Operate as You Want Check the following: Condition Action Nothing happens when Is the main power switch turned on? the operation switch is → Turn on the main power switch. turned on. B Paper tray is empty. Load paper.
  • Page 203 Troubleshooting Condition The machine cannot detect the original size. The machine instructs you to check the original direc- tion. The machine instructs you to check paper size. The machine cannot sort this size paper. The machine cannot stack this size paper. You cannot enter the de- sired copy set number.
  • Page 204: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want

    If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want Problem Copies appear dirty. The reverse side of an original image is copied. A shadow is copied when copying a pasted original. Copies are too light. If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want Cause The image density is too dark.
  • Page 205 Troubleshooting Problem Copy image is not clear. The same copy area is dirty whenever making copies. When using Enlarge mode, shadows appear on the mar- gins of copies. Copies are blank or parts of the image are not copied. A moire pattern is produced on copies as shown in the il- lustration.
  • Page 206 Problem Letter parts and photo parts of an original are not separated correctly. Color parts of an original are copied in black in Auto Color Select mode. Non-color parts of an original are copied in color in Auto Color Select mode. A copy image is blurred.
  • Page 207: B Loading Paper

    Troubleshooting B Loading Paper Reference For details about paper sizes that can be set, ⇒ P.235 “Mainframe”. Note ❒ If you want to change the paper size, ⇒ P.207 “Changing Paper Size”. Non-recommended Paper for Paper Trays • Folded, curled, creased, or damaged paper •...
  • Page 208: Loading Paper In The Paper Tray

    Loading Paper in the Paper Tray Pull out the paper tray until it stops. While pressing the lock lever, open the side fences. Square the paper and load it in the tray. Note ❒ Do not stack paper over the limit mark. ❒...
  • Page 209: Loading Paper In The Large Capacity Tray

    Troubleshooting Loading Paper in the Large Capacity Tray Press the { { { { Down} } } } key if it is not lit. Down key Note ❒ The key blinks while the bottom plate is moving down. When the key stops blinking and lights up, open the top cover. Note ❒...
  • Page 210 Place the paper in the tray along the edge on the left. Note ❒ The Tray contains up to 1,500 sheets. Close the top cover. B Loading Paper...
  • Page 211: D Changing The Toner Cartridge

    Troubleshooting D Changing The Toner Cartridge There are four kinds of toner (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black). When D is lit, it is time to add toner. R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ig- nite when exposed to an open flame.
  • Page 212 Remove the seal. Push in the new toner cartridge until it fits into place. Turn the knob back to the position shown and close the front door. Note ❒ Insert the new toner cartridge until it stops. ❒ After inserting the new toner cartridge, turn the knob counterclockwise to the M mark.
  • Page 213: Clearing Misfeeds

    Troubleshooting x Clearing Misfeeds R CAUTION: • The fusing section of this equipment might be very hot. You should be very careful that you don't touch this section when removing the misfed paper. Note ❒ When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off the operation switch. If you do, your copy settings are cleared.
  • Page 214: Clearing Paper Misfeeds

    Clearing Paper Misfeeds When A, B, C, D or Z is Displayed: Open the front cover of the machine. You can find the sticker (with x fed paper inside the front cover as shown in the illustration. Remove misfed paper following the instructions on the sticker. When R is Displayed: Note ❒...
  • Page 215 Troubleshooting When P is Displayed: Note ❒ This indicator is displayed only when your machine is equipped with the op- tional document feeder. You can find the sticker (with x misfed paper on the document feeder as shown in the illustration. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions on the sticker.
  • Page 216: Adding Staples

    d Adding Staples R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and function- ality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies availa- ble at an authorized dealer. Note ❒ If you use a staple cartridge other than that recommended, staple failure or staple jams might occur.
  • Page 217 Troubleshooting Align the arrow mark on the new refill with that on the cartridge and push the new refill into the cartridge until a click is heard. Pull the ribbon out of the cartridge. Place the cartridge in the staple unit. Turn the cartridge backward until a click is heard.
  • Page 218: Removing Jammed Staples

    e Removing Jammed Staples Note ❒ Staples might be jammed because of curled copies. In this case, try turning the copy paper over in the tray. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less curl. ❒ After removing jammed staples, staples might not be ejected the first few times you try to use the stapler.
  • Page 219 Troubleshooting Push the lock on the right side of the phase plate to open the phase plate. Remove the jammed staple. Return the phase plate to its original position until a click is heard. Place the cartridge in the staple unit. Turn the cartridge backward until a click is heard.
  • Page 220 Return the R3 holder into the original position. Close the sorter stapler front cover. e Removing Jammed Staples...
  • Page 221 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 222: Changing The Machine's Settings

    7. Changing the Machine's Changing Paper Size Tray Paper Size Note ❒ Be sure select the paper size with the user tools or misfeeds might occur. Reference For paper sizes, weight, and capacity that can be set in each tray, ⇒ P.235 “Mainframe”.
  • Page 223 Changing the Machine's Settings Note ❒ Shuffle the paper before loading it in the tray. ❒ Do not stack paper over the limit mark. ❒ Make sure the leading corners of the paper are under the corners. While pressing the release levers, slide the side fences to the new paper size.
  • Page 224: Nd And 3 Rd Tray Paper Size

    and 3 Tray Paper Size Follow steps A A A A to E E E E on ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ P.207 “1 Adjust the tray size with the paper size selector to the new paper size. Note ❒ If you cannot find the desired paper size on the paper size selector, select the p, and then press the {User Tools} key.
  • Page 225 Changing the Machine's Settings Press the [System Settings] key. Press the [Next] key until Tray Paper Size is displayed. Press the [Change] key to select the tray. Select the paper size, and then press the [OK] key. Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key to exit from the user tools.
  • Page 226: User Tools

    User Tools Accessing the User Tools This section is for the key operators in change of this machine. You can change or set the machine's default settings. Note ❒ Do not forget to exit the user tools menu after accessing it. Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key.
  • Page 227: Exiting From The User Tools

    Changing the Machine's Settings Select the desired user tools menu. Note ❒ [Next]: Press to go to the next page. ❒ [Prev.]: Press to go back to the previous page. Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel display. Note ❒...
  • Page 228: Setting You Can Change With The User Tools (System Settings)

    Setting You can Change with the User Tools (System Settings) Reference For details about how to access the user tools, ⇒ P.211 “Accessing the User Tools”. System settings Menu Description Function Priority You can specify the mode to be displayed immediately after the opera- tion switch is turned on or System Reset Timer mode is turned on.
  • Page 229 Changing the Machine's Settings Menu Control Panel Off Level System Reset Timer (Printer Option Re- quired) Function Reset Timer (Printer Option Re- quired) Tray Paper Size Paper Tray Priority Description The machine enters Energy Saver mode automatically after your job is finished.
  • Page 230 Menu Description Auto Tray Switching If you load paper of the same size in two or more trays, the machine au- tomatically shifts to another tray when the tray in use runs out of paper. You can set or cancel this setting. Note ❒...
  • Page 231 Changing the Machine's Settings Menu Bypass Tray Custom Size Interleave Print (Printer Option Re- quired) Copy Count Display Display Color Setting You can change the color of the display editor. Key Operator Tools AOF(Keep It On.) Description You can register the custom size paper when you make copies with the bypass tray.
  • Page 232: Settings You Can Change With The User Tools (Copier Features)

    Settings You can Change with the User Tools (Copier Features) Reference For details about how to access the user tools, ⇒ P.211 “Accessing the User Tools”. General Features Menu Description Auto Paper Select Pri- By default, Auto Paper Select is selected just after the machine is turned ority on or when modes are cleared.
  • Page 233 Changing the Machine's Settings Menu Photo Type(Auto Text/Photo) Photo Type(Photo) Copy Reset Timer Maximum Copy Quantity Tone: Original on Platen Front Side Margin Adjust. Description You can select the photo type (Press Print, Glossy Photo, or 2nd Gener- ation) in Auto Text/Photo mode that is selected automatically just after the machine is turned on or when modes are cleared.
  • Page 234 Menu Description Back Side Margin Ad- You can adjust the back side margin direction and width that is select- just. ed as a default in “Back Side Margin Adjust.” mode. You can change this setting. • Metric version: left/20 mm—right/20 mm in 1 mm steps. •...
  • Page 235 Changing the Machine's Settings Menu Image Rotation Add margin in Re- peat Image Priority Tray for FC Key Operator Tools Accessible Modes Set- ting Description When copying onto copy paper of the same size but different orienta- tion in Auto Paper Select or Auto Reduce/Enlarge mode, rotate the im- age by 90 degrees.
  • Page 236 Menu Description ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Program User Codes Setting You can register the user codes. Press the [Program] key. Enter the user code with the number keys, and then press the [#] key. Select the color mode from [Full Color], [Black & White], [Single], or [Twin Color] key.
  • Page 237 Changing the Machine's Settings Menu Counter Manager Image Adjustment Menu Background Dens. of A.D.S. (FC/Twin) A.C.S. Priority Color Sensitivity Description ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Counter List Print You can print data for all user codes. Press the [Counter List Print] key. Press the [Print Start] key.
  • Page 238 Menu Description Process Black When copying in full color, 4 colors (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and Black) are used by default. You can change this so that only 3 colors (Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan) are used. Note ❒ Default: 4 colors Inkjet Output Mode Specifies the type of image adjustment for Inkjet Output Mode: Setting...
  • Page 239 Changing the Machine's Settings Menu ADF Mixed Sizes ADF Auto Paper Se- lect Full Color Copy Sort- Auto Sort Mode Special Mode Program(s) Special Mode Description By default, you cannot place originals of different sizes at one time in the document feeder. You can cancel this setting. Note ❒...
  • Page 240 Auto Color Calibration Copy Mode/Printer When the tone of a specific color is strong or the color tone of copies is Mode different from that of originals, perform the procedure below to adjust the balance of the 4 basic colors. Press the [Auto Color Calibration] key.
  • Page 241 Changing the Machine's Settings...
  • Page 242: Others

    Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment. • When you use this machine for a long time in a confined space without good ventilation, you may notice an odd smell.
  • Page 243: Where To Put Your Machine

    Others Where to Put Your Machine Machine Environment Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental con- ditions greatly affect its performance. Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: • Keep the equipment away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur.
  • Page 244: Power Connection

    Power Connection R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and do not use an extension cord. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it.
  • Page 245: Maintaining Your Machine

    Others Maintaining Your Machine If the exposure glass, platen cover or document feeder belt is dirty, you might not be able to make copies as you want. Clean them if you find them dirty Note ❒ Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent, such as thinner or benzene. If they get into the machine or melt plastic parts, a failure might occur.
  • Page 246: Document Feeder

    Maintaining Your Machine Document Feeder TRSR150E...
  • Page 247: Remarks

    Others Remarks Copier • Be careful not to move the original during the scanning process. • To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in the paper tray. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less curl.
  • Page 248: Use And Storage Of Supplies

    Use and Storage of Supplies Copy Paper • Copy paper of the types or in the conditions listed below are not recommend- ed for this copier. • Folded, curled, creased, or damaged paper • Torn paper • Perforated paper • Paper with conductive or low electrical resistance coating such as carbon or silver coating •...
  • Page 249: Paper Storage

    Others • When setting paper thinner than 64g/m per trays or bypass trays, place it as shown in the figure below. The paper is divided into the vertical and horizontal types depending on the texture flow direction. If you place thin paper or translucent paper in the reverse direction, a paper jam might occur.
  • Page 250: Specification

    Mainframe ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Configuration: Console ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Process: Dry electrostatic transfer system ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Resolution: 600 dpi ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Gradations: 256 gradations ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Originals: Sheet, book, objects ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original size: Maximum: A3, 11"...
  • Page 251 Specification ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy paper capacity: Three 500-sheet trays (Trays 1, 2, and 3) Bypass Tray (250 sheets) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copying speed (Full size): ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Full color (4 colors) " × 11"K) 13 copies/minute (A4K, 8 (A3L, 11"...
  • Page 252: Leading Edge

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ First copy time: Standard mode Full color (4 colors) 14 seconds or less Black, Yellow, Ma- 7.3 seconds or less genta, Cyan Blue (Magenta + Cy- 9.3 seconds or less an), Green (Yellow + Cyan), Red (Yellow + Magenta), Black + Yellow, Black + Ma- genta, Black + Cyan...
  • Page 253 Specification Reduction ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power consumption: Warm up Stand-by During printing Maximum Full system: Mainframe with the document feeder, 20-bin sorter stapler and large capacity tray. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise Emission ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sound power level Stand-by During printing ❖...
  • Page 254: Document Feeder (Option)

    Document Feeder (Option) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original Feed: Automatic reverse document feed - ARDF mode Automatic document feed - ADF mode Semi-automatic document feed - SADF mode ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original size: A3L - B6KL (B6KL cannot be used in ARDF mode) 11"...
  • Page 255: 20-Bin Sorter Stapler (Option)

    Specification 20-bin Sorter Stapler (Option) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Number of bins: 20 bins + proof tray ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper size for bins (Normal mode): • Proof tray: A3L, B4L, A4KL, B5KL, A5KL, 13" × 19"L, 12" × 18"L, 11" × 17"L, 11"...
  • Page 256 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Dimensions (W × × × × D × × × × H): 600 × 615 × 980mm, 23.7" × 24.3" × 38.6" Note ❒ Specifications are subject to change without notice. 20-bin Sorter Stapler (Option)
  • Page 257: Large Capacity Tray (Lct) (Option)

    Specification Large Capacity Tray (LCT) (Option) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper size: A4 K, 8 " × 11" K ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper weight: 64 - 105g/m , 20 - 28 lb ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper capacity: 1,500 sheets (80g/m ❖...
  • Page 258: Multi-Access

    Multi-access You can carry out another job using a different function while the current job is being performed. This allows you to handle your jobs efficiently regardless of how the machine is being used. For example: • The machine can receive print data in any mode. Performing multiple functions simultaneously like this is called Multi-access.
  • Page 259 Specification - Sample operations This chart is based on the following conditions: • “Interleave Print” is set to “On” (See “Interleave Print” in ⇒ P.213 “System settings”). • For details on operations under other conditions, contact your service repre- sentative. Mode after you select Copy Current job functions Operating...
  • Page 260: Index

    INDEX 1 Sided → 2 Sided , 69 20-bin sorter stapler , 6 2 Sided → 1 Sided , 78 2 Sided → 2 Sided , 72 A.C.S. (Auto Color Selection) Sensitivity , 142 Adding Areas , 178 Adding Staples , 201 Adjusting Copy Image Density , 28 Area Editing , 167 Area Shapes , 156 , 172...
  • Page 261 How to Edit Areas , 152 Image Adjustment , 142 Image Creation , 101 Image Overlay , 125 Interrupt Copying , 53 Large capacity tray (LCT) , 6 Loading a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder , 19 Loading one Original at a Time in the Document Feeder , 21 Loading Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder , 23...
  • Page 262 Text mode , 37 Text/Photo mode , 36 Text/Photo Sensitivity , 142 Twin Color Mode , 34 Type Mask , 99 U.C.R. Adjustment , 142 User Tools , 211 Using the Touch Panel Display , 9 Ventilation hole , 5 What You Can Do with This Machine , 2 Where to Put Your Machine , 228 Zoom , 60...
  • Page 263 MEMO B023...
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