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- Page 1 RICOH FT1008/1208 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety. please follow the instructions in this manual.
- 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 may result from the use of parts and supplies other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
- Page 3 This manual contains detailed instructions for the operation and maintenance of this copier. To ensure maximum versatility from this copier, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the copier. Before using this copier, please read the following cautions section.
- Page 4 Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi- wiring as it could cause an electrical shock or fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall Power outlet is near the copier and Connection freely accessible so that in Warning...
- Page 5 When you move the copier, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire U nplug or electric shock. Caution When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or Unplug electric shock.
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Page 6: Operation Panel
1. Main Switch For turning copier on/off. 2 . Exposure Glass Position originals face down. 3. Copy Tray Finished copies are delivered here. 4 . Operation Panel Panel type 1 or 2 depends on copier model. (See pages 8-9.) 5. Paper Cassette Holds up to 250 sheets of paper. -
Page 7: Fusing Unit
1 . Charge Corona Wire If white streaks appear on copies, or image density ap- pears uneven, clean this wire. (See page 45.) 2 . Toner Cassette When l&l lights up or blinks, replace the toner cassette. (See page 42.) 3. - Page 8 1.Photo Mode Indicator 2.Auto Image Density Indicator Indicators 8.Image Density Adjustment Key 1. Photo Mode Indicator: Lights up when photo mode is selected with image density indicator. (See page 28.) 2. Auto Image Density Indica- tor: Lights up to show copier is in automatic image density mode.
- Page 9 12.Reproduction Ratio Indicators @ Reproduction Ratio Indica- tors: Shows the preset repro- duction ratio selected. (See page 29.) @ Preset Reduce/Enlarge Key: Press to reduce/enlarge copies in preset ratios. (See page 29.) 14.Zoom Indicator: Lights to indicate the copier is in zoom mode.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ........... . 3-5 NAME/FUNCTION OF PARTS . - Page 11 USER TOOLS ... 35-40 List of User Tools ... 3 5 Making Adjustment with User Tools ... 36-37 User Tool Menu ... 3 7-40 REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE ..42-43 Copy Yield ... MAINTAINING COPIER ...44-47 Daily Maintenance ... 4 4 Corona Wires ...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION ... 14-19 Checking the Package Contents Unpacking ... 14 Installing Copier ... 15 Loading Toner Cassette Setting or Changing Paper Size ... 17 Loading Copy Paper ... 18 Notes on copy paper Attaching Copy Tray ... 19 TURNING COPIER ON ... 20-21 Auto-off mode -for automatically saving power ...
- Page 14 . Be careful not to touch the OPC (Organic Photo Conductor, blue material) inside the copier. Do not expose the OPC to light. Remove all tapes. Remove shipping thumbscrew 0, then open the platen cover. (No thumbscrew 0 for type i model) Next, remove shipping thumbscrew 0, and attach the sticker to conceal the hole of shipping thumbscrew 0.
- Page 15 Remove the toner cassette from the vinyl bag. Keep the vinyl bag for repacking. Rock the toner cassette back and forth five or six times. Set the toner cassette on a flat surface and remove the two tapes inside the unit completely as shown.
- Page 16 Pull the paper cassette out. Check the set paper size. If preset paper size is the setting you want to use, disregard steps @ to If you need to change the paper size, continue to the following steps. Adjusting the paper length Remove the end plate @ and set it to your desired paper size 0.
- Page 18 Attach copy tray as shown 0, then depress it slightly to fix it in place 0. Confirm that the copy tray is securely in place. When you onto long-size copy paper, extend-the copy tray as shown.
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Page 19: Power Connection
Power Connection Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an electric shock or fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the copier and freely accessible so it can be unplugged easily in the event of an emergency. - Page 20 Auto-off mode - for automatically saving power To conserve energy, this copier automatically shifts to the “Auto-off mode” 30 minutes after you make a copy. In Auto-off mode, power consumption is reduced from less than 91W (standby) to less than 5W. To re-activate the copier, press any key.
- Page 21 Environmental conditions greatly affect the performance of a copier. Be sure to choose your installation location carefully. Optimum Setting Conditions Temperature: 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) Humidity: 15 - 80% RH Place upon a strong, stable, level base with a flat, even surface. Do not place on a surface that has holes, ruts, cavities or is uneven in any way.
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Page 22: Placement Of Originals
PLACEMENT OF ORIGINALS ... 24 Alignment of Originals FULL-SIZE COPYING ... 25 Auto Start - Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up ... BYPASS FEED COPYING ... 26-27 Original and Copy Directions ... 27 ADJUSTING COPY DENSITY..28 Auto image density ... Manual image density REDUCING/ENLARGING ... - Page 23 Alignment of Originals Align the original with the scale on the left side of the exposure glass. When the original is a standard size such as 8 ‘/z or A4, align it to the indexes on the scale. When your original is not a standard size, align the center of the original to the arrow mark at the center of the scale.
- Page 24 To make copies the same size as your originals. 0 ++ , ....48,49,50 Auto Start - Setting Copy Orders During Warm-Up Lift the platen cover and place the original face down on the exposure glass.
- Page 25 To copy onto paper different from the type in the paper cassette, use the bypass feed. One sheet should be inserted into the bypass feed at a time. Bypass feed copying should also be used for transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper or postcards. When making multiple copies using the bypass feed, gently insert the next copy paper into the bypass feed until the paper is fed automati- cally.
- Page 26 copies are as follows. Transparencies Letterhead Two-sided copies Set the originals and transparencies as shown. Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one. Set the originals and letterhead as shown. Set the originals and copy paper for copying the reverse side as shown.
- Page 30 Place the original for the front side of the copy on the exposure glass and lower the platen cover. Align the center of the original to the arrow mark on the scale. Press the Start key to make the first copy. Place the original for the reverse side of the copy on the exposure glass and lower the platen cover.
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Page 32: User Tools
RECALIBRATING COPY DENSITY ..34 USER TOOLS ........35-40 List of User Tools . - Page 33 When copies have become unclear or dirty after using the copier for a long time, adjust copy density using the image density recalibration switch. Slide the image density recalibration switch to 1 to make the image clearer. If the copies are still unclear or dirty, slide the image density recalibration switch to 2.
- Page 34 The value or mode of the following items can be corresponding User Tool. User Tool number Auto image density level Darker-side manual image density level Lighter-side manual image density level Photo mode level Auto-off duration Auto reset duration Counter up/down Total copy number Adjustable item adjusted with the...
- Page 36 Adjusting values/modes 1. Auto image density level If the image density in the auto image density mode is too dark or too light, adjust it using this function. Default: Normal (Number: 0) Setting Normal Light Lighter Lightest Dark Darker Darkest Number If your desired image density could not be obtained with the adjustment in “User mode l”, adjust it by sliding the image density recalibration switch to the right.
- Page 37 2. Darker-side manual image density level The density represented by the right indicator can be made darker. 3. Lighter-side manual image density level The density represented by the left indicator can be made lighter. 4. Photo mode level If the image density in the photo mode is too dark, adjust it using this function.
- Page 38 6. Auto reset duration As a default setting, the copier will reset itself 1 minute after the final copy is made or after the last time any key is pressed. If a 1 minute reset time is not appropriate, you can change this time. Default: 1 minute (Number: 0) Setting 1 minute 3 minutes...
- Page 39 Press the Start key. You will find the second two digits of the total copy quantity are displayed on the copy counter. Example: When 12345 copies are made, “23” is displayed on the copy counter. For the second two digits, the center image density indicator is lit.
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Page 40: Replacing The Toner Cassette
REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE ........42-43 Copy Yield .,... MAINTAINING THE COPIER . - Page 41 When I.& blinks on the operation panel, it is time to replace the toner cassette (copying is still possible). When I& is continuously displayed, copies cannot be made until the cassette is replaced. When you install the new toner cassette, be careful not to touch the OPC (blue material).
- Page 43 Platen Cover C o p y Tray Bypass Feed...
- Page 45 Remove the tool from the transfer corona wire and store it as shown. Keep this tool inside the copier. Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked posi- @B tion. Attension: Make sure to press the marked position.
- Page 46 Open the top unit, clean the trans- fer and transport guide plates with a damp cloth, and wipe them with a dry cloth. If you do not clean the guide plates, the leading and trailing edges of the reverse side of copies become dirty. Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked posi- tion.
- Page 47 When using transparencies, set one sheet at a time into the bypass feed and open the copy tray. Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one. When you use translucent paper in low-temperature and low-humidity conditions, it may be misfed. Set the paper aside with paper curl face down until paper is flat with surface.
- Page 48 Replenish toner when replenish toner &I indicator is blinking. When &.I is continuously lit, copies can no longer be made. Before installing a new toner cassette, rock it back and forth, at least five or six times. When removing the tapes inside the cassette, make sure to remove the tapes completely.
- Page 49 Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor image reproduction, creased copies, or paper misfeeds. Generally, avoid paper curling and absorption of moisture. Avoid storing paper in humid areas. In high-temperature and high- humidity, or low-temperature and low-humidity conditions, store paper in a vinyl bag.
- Page 51 Put the toner cassette in a vinyl bag. To prevent the toner from spilling out, make sure you seal the vinyl bag firmly. Remove the two shipping thumb- screws from inside the copier. (Only short thumbscrew with type 1 model.) Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked posi- tion.
- Page 52 Put the copier in the cardboard box. Lift the copier from the bottom as illustrated. Insert the toner cassette, copy tray, operator’s manual and power cord into the box. Firmly put the foam blocks on the copier. Seal the box firmly using tape.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ... 56-57 CLEARING MISFEEDS ... 58-60 When Pz appears on the copy counter .. .59 When & stays on ... 60... - Page 54 Condition Cause Power cord is not properly plugged into the outlet. Nothing happens when the switch is turned on. Top unit is not completely closed. is displayed on Paper cassette is empty. the copy counter. blinking. Toner has nearly run out L&I is Toner has run out.
- Page 55 Condition Misfeeds occur frequently. Copies appear dirty. The reverse side of an original image is copied. Copies are too light. The same copy area is dirty whenever making copies. Copies are blank or parts of the image are not copied. Remedy Cause size and weight must...
- Page 56 When there is a paper misfeed, the Check Paper Path (& ) indicator or Load Paper (PE ) indication on the copy counter will light. When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing unit because it could be very hot. CAUTION Do not leave any torn scraps of paper inside the copier.
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Page 57: When Pe Appears On The Copy Counter
When PE appears on the copy counter: If paper remains in the paper cassette and there is no misfed paper, follow the steps below. 1) Make sure that the end plate and side plates are positioned prop- erly to match the paper size you are using. 2) If PE is still displayed, change the paper type. - Page 58 When & is lit: Remove the misfed paper com- pletely. If it is difficult to remove the misfed paper, gently take it out through the copy tray area. Close the top unit by pressing down firmly on the marked posi- tion.
- Page 59 SPECIFICATIONS ... 62-63...
- Page 60 Configuration Copy Process Originals Maximum Original Size Copy Paper Size Bypass Feed Paper Size Copy Paper Weight Reproduction Ratios only) (Type 2 Zoom (Type 2 only) Copying Speed Warm-Up Time First Copy Time Copy Number Input Manual Image Density Selection Automatic Reset Desktop Dry electrostatic transfer system...
- Page 61 Paper Capacity Toner Replenishment Copy Tray Capacity Power Source Power Consumption Noise Emission Sound pressure level (Measured according to IS0 7779 at operator position.) Noise Emission Sound power level (Measured according to IS0 7779) Dimensions Weight Specifications are subject to change without notice. Paper cassette: 250 sheets (80g/m2, 20 lb) Bypass feed entrance: 1 sheet ( 180g/m2, 48 lb)
- Page 64 In accordance with IS0 Standard 700 1, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: means POWER ON. 0 means POWER OFF. Declaration of Conformity EMC Directive 89/336/EEC “The Product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC”. and the...
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