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Ricoh C3828 Copy Reference Manual

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Placing Originals
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Color Adjustment/Program
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User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Placing Originals Copying Color Adjustment/Program Troubleshooting User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Specifications For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the "General Settings Guide" before you use it. Operating Instructions Copy Reference...
  • Page 2 Type 1: C3224/DSc332/LD232c/Aficio 2232C • Type 2: C3828/DSc338/LD238c/Aficio 2238C Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Note ❒ Manuals provided are specific to machine type. ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file. ❒...
  • Page 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manuals for DeskTopBinder V2 Lite DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled “Scanner Driver & Document Management Utilities”. • DeskTopBinder V2 Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2) Describes installation of, and the operating environment for DeskTop- Binder V2 Lite in detail.

  • Page 5: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments> Color Copying (see p.29) You can switch the color copy mode depending on the type of originals used and the desired finish. Full Color Copy (see p.29) Copies using four colors: yellow, magenta, cyan and black.
  • Page 6 Color Copying (see p.29) Convert Colors (see p.31) Copies by changing a specific color in the original to another color. Erase Specified Color (see p.32) Copies by deleting a specific color in the original. Color Background (see p.32) Copies by adding a color to the whole page.
  • Page 7 Adjusting Colors (see p.87) Primary Colors Yellow Green Black Cyan Magenta Blue Adjust Color (see p.87) Adjusts the specific colors (yellow, red, magenta, blue, cyan and green) by mixing them with adjacent colors in the color circle. Yellow Green Magenta Cyan Blue Make yellow...

  • Page 8: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine Functions differ depending on machine type and options. See p.4 “Functions Re- quiring Optional Configurations”. Types of Duplex Copies 1-sided 2 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.55 " 1 Sided 2 Sided") 1-sided 4 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.58 "...
  • Page 9 Copying Book Originals 1-sided Magazine (see p.61 " Open to Left Open to Right 2-sided Magazine (see p.62 " Open to Left Open to Right 1 Sided Magazine") 2 Sided Magazine")
  • Page 10 Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page (see p.57 " One-Sided Combine") 1-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 4 Pages 1-sided 8 Pages Copying Originals Such as Books (see p.60 "Series Copies") Bound Originals Bound Originals Front/Back Bound Originals 2-sided Pages viii 1-sided 1 Page 1-sided 1 Page 1-sided 1 Page...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ... i What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments> ... iii What You Can Do with This Machine... vi Notice ...1 How to Read This Manual ...2 Machine Types ...3 Functions Requiring Optional Configurations...4 Control Panel...5 Display Panel ...7...
  • Page 12 Copier Functions ... 33 Adjusting Copy Image Density ... 33 Selecting the Original Type ... 34 Selecting Copy Paper ... 35 Preset Reduce/Enlarge ... 38 Zoom ... 39 Auto Reduce/Enlarge ... 40 Size Magnification ... 41 Directional Magnification (%) ... 41 Directional Size Magnification (Inch)...
  • Page 13 4. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want... 95 When a Message Is Displayed... 95 If You Cannot Make Clear Copies... 97 If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want ... 98 When Memory Is Full ...101 5.

  • Page 15: Notice

    Notice Do not copy any item for which copying is prohibited by law. Copying the following items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, and driver's licenses. The color samples in this manual may differ slightly from the colors of actual copies.

  • Page 16: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury if you misuse the machine by not following the instruc- tions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are includ- ed in the Safety Information section in the General Settings Guide.

  • Page 17: Machine Types

    Machine Types This machine comes in two models which vary by copy speed. To confirm which model you have, see the inside front cover of this manual. Copy speed/B&W Copy speed/Full Color Type 1 32 copies/minute " × 11"K) (A4K, 8 24 copies/minute "...

  • Page 18: Functions Requiring Optional Configurations

    Functions Requiring Optional Configurations Certain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. See the table below. ❍Required options Function Auto Document Feed- er (ADF) 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher The paper tray unit is required in order to install the finisher. ❍...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Control Panel This illustration shows the control panel of a machine with options fully installed. Screen Contrast knob Adjusts display panel brightness. { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key • User Tools Press to change the defaults and con- ditions to meet your requirements.
  • Page 20 { { { { Energy Saver} } } } key Press to switch into and out of Energy Saver mode. See “Saving Energy”, Gener- al Settings Guide. { { { { Interrupt} } } } key Press interrupt a long copy job to make copies during copying or scanning.

  • Page 21: Display Panel

    Display Panel The function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify an item by lightly pressing them. When you select or specify an item on the display panel, it is highlighted like this: . Keys appearing as Note ❒...

  • Page 23: Placing Originals

    Originals Note ❒ Highlighter pen colors are difficult to reproduce. Depending on the color used, they may not come out on copies, or may come out as a different color. Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where original is placed Original size...
  • Page 24 Placing Originals Originals not recommended for the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) Placing the following types of originals in the ADF can cause paper misfeeds or result in damage to the originals. Place these originals on the exposure glass in- stead. •...

  • Page 25: Sizes Detectable By Auto Paper Select

    Sizes Detectable by Auto Paper Select ❍ : Detectable size × : Undetectable size ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Size A3 JISL Location of the original ❍ ❍ Exposure glass ❍ ❍ The machine cannot detect two-sided originals of B6 JIS size. ❖...

  • Page 26: Missing Image Area

    Placing Originals Note ❒ When copying custom size originals, make sure you specify the size of the originals. If not, the image may not be copied properly. See p.17 “Placing cus- tom size originals”. Sizes difficult to detect It is difficult for the machine to automatically detect the sizes of the following types of originals, so select the paper size manually.

  • Page 27: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Note ❒ Place originals only when all cor- rection fluid and ink has complete- ly dried. Not taking this precaution could dirty the exposure glass, thus resulting in blemished copies. Reference For original sizes you can set, see p.9 “Originals”.

  • Page 28: Placing Originals On The Exposure Glass

    Placing Originals A A A A Press [Special Original]. B B B B Select the original orientation. Standard orientation A Make sure 90° turn A Place the original in the land- scape orientation, and then press C C C C Press [OK].

  • Page 29: Placing Originals In The Auto Document Feeder

    Placing Originals in the Auto Document Feeder Settings should be made accordingly in the following situations: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When placing originals consisting of more than 80 pages: p.15 “Batch” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When placing originals one by one: p.16 “SADF”...
  • Page 30 Placing Originals A A A A Press [Special Original]. B B B B Press [Batch], and then press [OK]. Note ❒ If [SADF] is displayed, change the settings. See p.124 “Switch to Batch (SADF)”. C C C C Place the first installment of the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 31 Placing originals of mixed sizes When placing different size originals of the same width in the ADF togeth- er, the machine automatically checks the sizes of the originals and makes copies. Note ❒ When placing same width origi- nals of different sizes in the ADF and making copies without using the Mixed size function, parts of the original image might not be...
  • Page 32 Placing Originals C C C C Enter the horizontal size of the original using the number keys, and then press [#]. Note ❒ If you make a mistake, press [Clear] or the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then enter the value again.

  • Page 33: Copying

    Basic Procedure A A A A When the machine is set for user codes, enter a user code (up to eight digits) using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. The machine is now ready to copy. Reference For users codes, see “Key Oper- ator Tools”, General Settings...

  • Page 34: Interrupt Copy

    Copying Interrupt Copy Use this function to interrupt a long copy job to make urgently needed copies. Limitation ❒ You cannot use Interrupt Copy whe n fax o rig inals are being scanned. A A A A Press the { { { { Interrupt} } } } key. The Interrupt indicator lights.

  • Page 35: Left Original Beeper

    Left Original Beeper The beeper sounds and an error mes- sage is displayed if you leave origi- nals on the exposure glass after copying. Note ❒ See p.114 “Tone: Original remains”. Job Preset You can make settings for the next copy job while copying is in progress.

  • Page 36: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto spe- cial paper such as OHP transparen- cies, thick paper, thin paper, and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the pa- per trays. Preparation When copying from the bypass tray, select [1 Sided] for copying in [Dup./Combine/Series] (for example [1 Sided] →...
  • Page 37 B B B B Insert the paper with the side you want to copy facing up until you hear the beep, and align the paper guide to the paper size. 1: Extender Important ❒ If the guides are not flush against the copy paper, image skewing or misfeeds might oc- cur.

  • Page 38: When Copying Onto Ohp Transparencies Or Thick Paper

    Copying D Enter the horizontal size of the paper using the number keys, and then press [#]. Note ❒ If [Horiz] is not highlighted, press [Horiz]. ❒ To register the custom size entered, press [Program], and then press [Exit]. E Press [OK]. D D D D Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 39: When Copying On The Back Side Of The Paper

    D D D D Select [OHP Sheet] or [Thick Paper]. E E E E Select the paper size. F F F F Press [OK] twice. G G G G Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Important ❒...

  • Page 40: When Copying Onto Envelopes

    Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Top to bottom A A A A Open the bypass tray, and then adjust the guides to the paper size. B B B B Gently insert the copied paper with the side you want to copy face up until the beeper sounds.
  • Page 41 F F F F Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. G G G G When your copy job is finished, press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key to clear the settings.

  • Page 42: Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" Full Bleed Copies

    Copying Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" Full Bleed Copies You can make A3, 11" × 17" full bleed copies with 12" × 18" paper. This is useful for making A3, 11" × 17" size copies with a colored background (e.g. catalogues). A3, 11"...

  • Page 43: Color Functions

    Color Functions Selecting a Color Mode Select a Color mode that best suits your originals and copying require- ments. Reference For color images, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjust- ments>” The following basic functions are ex- plained in this section.
  • Page 44 Copying When the { { { { Single Color} } } } key is selected A A A A Select designation method of col- or ( [Basic Color], [User Color] ). B B B B Select the color, and then press [OK].

  • Page 45: Convert Colors

    Convert Colors Copies by changing the color in the original to a different color. Note ❒ It is possible to specify up to 4 col- ors. ❒ The width of the color to be con- verted can be adjusted in 5 levels. If the color width is set to “Wider”...

  • Page 46: Erase Color

    Copying Erase Color You can erase a certain color in the image of the original. Note ❒ It is possible to select up to 4 colors. ❒ The width of the color to be delet- ed can be adjusted in 5 levels. If the color width is set to “Wider”...

  • Page 47: Copier Functions

    Copier Functions Adjusting Copy Image Density There are three types of adjustment available: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Image Density The machine automatically adjusts image density. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual image density You can adjust the general density of the original in nine increments. ❖...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Original Type

    Copying Selecting the Original Type Select one of the following six types to match originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text When originals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text/Photo When originals contain photo- graphs or pictures alongside the text.

  • Page 49: Selecting Copy Paper

    Selecting Copy Paper There are two ways to select copy paper: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of copy paper automatically based on orig- inal size and reproduction ratio. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Paper Select Choose the paper you want to copy onto from a paper tray, bypass tray, or Large Capacity Tray (LCT).
  • Page 50 Copying Auto Paper Select A A A A Make sure [Auto Paper Select] is selected. Note ❒ Trays with a key mark are not automatically selected. See “Paper Type” in “Tray Paper Settings”, General Settings Guide. Manual Paper Select A A A A Select the paper tray, bypass tray or LCT.

  • Page 51: Rotated Copy

    - Rotated copy If the orientation of the original (L or K) is different to that of the paper you are copying onto, this function rotates the original image by 90°, fitting it onto the copy paper. This function works when [Auto Paper Select] or [Auto Reduce/En- large] is selected.

  • Page 52: Preset Reduce/Enlarge

    Copying Preset Reduce/Enlarge You can select a preset ratio for copy- ing. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Base Point The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the orig- inal was scanned. When the origi- nal is placed on the exposure glass, the upper left corner is the base point.

  • Page 53: Zoom

    Press [Create Margin] on the initial display. If you do not want to combine it with the Reduce/Enlarge function, place originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Zoom You can change the reproduction ra- tio in increments of 1%.

  • Page 54: Auto Reduce/Enlarge

    Copying Auto Reduce/Enlarge The machine can choose an appropri- ate reproduction ratio based on the paper and original sizes you select. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ When using Auto Reduce/En- large, see the following table for original sizes and orientations you can use: ❖...

  • Page 55: Size Magnification

    Size Magnification You can calculate an enlargement or reduction ratio based on the lengths of the original and copy. A" Note ❒ Measure and specify the lengths of the original and copy by compar- ing "A" with "a". A A A A Press [Reduce/Enlarge].

  • Page 56: Directional Size Magnification (Inch)

    Copying B B B B Press [Specifd. Ratio]. C C C C Press [Direct. Mag.%]. To enter the ratio using the number keys A Press [Horizontal]. B Enter the ratio using the num- ber keys, and then press [#]. C Press [Vertical]. D Enter the ratio using the num- ber keys, and then press [#].

  • Page 57: Sort

    A A A A Press [Reduce/Enlarge]. B B B B Press [Specifd. Ratio]. C C C C Press [Dirc. Size Mag In]. D D D D Enter the horizontal size of the original using the number keys, and then press [#]. E E E E Enter the horizontal size of the copy using the number keys, and...
  • Page 58 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Shift Sort • When a finisher is installed: Each time the copies of one set or a job are delivered, the next copy is shifted to separate each set or job. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.
  • Page 59 Sample copy You can use this function to check copy settings before making a long copy run. Note ❒ This function can be used only when the Sort function is turned A A A A Select Sort and any other neces- sary functions, and then place the originals.

  • Page 60: Stack

    Copying Stack Copies can be assembled with each page shifted. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When a finisher is installed This function groups together cop- ies of each page in a multi-page original. Every other page stack is shifted for ease of separation. Note ❒...

  • Page 61: Staple

    Staple Individual copy sets can be stapled. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. Reference p.125 “Select Stapling Position” Stapling position and original setting Place all the originals in an orientation in which they can be read. They will be automatically rotated for copying.
  • Page 62 Copying Original location Exposure glass ADF Stapling position...
  • Page 63 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Booklet finisher This table shows the stapling positions, not the orientation of delivery. Not available for A3, B4 JIS or 11" × 17", 8 Original location Exposure glass ADF " × 14" size paper. Copier Functions Stapling position...
  • Page 64 Copying A A A A Select one of the stapling positions. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 tray finisher ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Booklet finisher Note ❒ When you select the stapling position, the Sort function is automatically se- lected. Reference p.47 “Stapling position and original setting”...

  • Page 65: Punch

    Punch You can make punch holes in copies. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 holes ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 3 holes ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 holes Note ❒ 3 holes is only available with the 2 tray finisher. ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒...
  • Page 66 Copying Punch hole positions ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 tray finisher Exposure glass 2 holes 3 holes 4 holes Original location Punch hole positions...
  • Page 67 Original location Exposure glass 2 holes 3 holes 4 holes Punch hole positions Copier Functions...
  • Page 68 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Booklet finisher Exposure glass 2 holes 4 holes 2 holes 4 holes This table shows the punch hole positions, not the orientation of delivery. A A A A Select one of the punch hole positions. B B B B Enter the number of copy sets with the number keys.

  • Page 69: Duplex

    Duplex There are three types of duplex cop- ies: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Copies 2 one-sided pages onto a two-sided page. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Copies 1 two-sided page onto a two-sided page.
  • Page 70 Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. Note ❒ You can also select "1 Sided to 2 Sided" or "2 Sided to 2 Sided" di- rectly, by pressing the Copy Function Key. If you do this, proceed to step B B B B Select [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Original, and then select [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Copy.

  • Page 71: Sided Combine

    1 Sided Combine Combine several pages onto one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies 2 one-sided originals onto one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies 4 one-sided originals onto one side of a sheet.

  • Page 72: Sided Combine

    Copying Reference Related default settings: p.118 “Erase Original Shadow in Combine” p.119 “Copy Order in Combine” p.120 “Separation Line in Com- bine” A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. Note ❒ You can select "1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side" or "1 Sided 4 Pages →...
  • Page 73 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 16 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 16 one-sided originals onto a sheet, eight pages per side. Front Back ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 2 two-sided originals onto a sheet, two pages per side.

  • Page 74: Series Copies

    Copying B B B B Press [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Orig- inal, and then press [Combine 2 Side] for Copy. Reference p.56 “Originals and copy orien- tation” C C C C Select the number of originals to combine, and then press [OK]. D D D D Select the paper size.

  • Page 75: Copying Book Originals

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Paper for one-sided Original copy " × " × "K × 2 11"L sheets ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray w i t h B o o k → 2 S i d e d o r Front&Back→2 Sided.
  • Page 76 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided→ → → → Magazine Copies two or more two-sided originals into magazine page order copies (when folded and stacked). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right How to fold and unfold copies to make a magazine ❖...

  • Page 77: Image Repeat

    Image Repeat The original image is copied repeat- edly. There are two types of designation methods for Image Repeat. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Whole Area Repeat Repeatedly copies the entire im- age. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Specified Area Repeat Repeatedly copies a specified por- tion of the image.

  • Page 78: Double Copies

    Copying Specified Area Repeat You can use this function only when you are making a copy from the Ex- posure Glass. Note ❒ The base point X1, Y1, and the length set by point X2, Y2 deter- mines the area of an image repeat- edly copied.

  • Page 79: Centering

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Original size and Copy paper size orientation and orientation B6 JISL B5 JISK B5 JISK B4 JISL B6 JISK B5 JISL ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original size and Copy paper size orientation and orientation "...

  • Page 80: Positive/Negative

    Copying A A A A Select the paper. B B B B Press [Edit/Color Creation]. C C C C Press [Edit Image]. D D D D Press [Centering]. E E E E Press [OK] twice. F F F F Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 81: Erase

    Erase You can erase the center and/or all four sides of the original image. This function has three modes: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Border Erases the original's edge margin from the copy. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Center Erases the original's center margin from the copy.
  • Page 82 Copying Border Erase A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase/Margin Adj]. C C C C Press [Erase]. D D D D Set the erase border width. Selecting [Same Width] A Press [Same Width]. B Set the erase border width us- n ] and [o ing [n Note...

  • Page 83: Margin Adjustment

    Center/border erase A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase/Margin Adj]. C C C C Press [Erase]. D D D D Press [Center/Border]. E E E E Set the center and border to be erased. Selecting [Same Width] A Press [Same Width].

  • Page 84: Preset Stamp

    Copying Note ❒ You can change the width of the binding margin as follows: Metric 0–30 mm version (increments of 1 mm) Inch 0"–1.2" (increments of 0.1") version A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase/Margin Adj]. C C C C Press [Margin Adjustment].
  • Page 85 Stamp position and original orientation Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ Only one message can be stamped at a time. ❒ The default stamp color is black. Reference p.121 “Stamp Priority” p.121 “Stamp Language” p.121 “Stamp Position”...

  • Page 86: User Stamp

    Copying User Stamp Prints a registered stamp onto copies. Preparation You have to register a user stamp before using this function. See p.73 “To program the user stamp”. Stamp position and original orientation Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.
  • Page 87 Changing the stamp color A A A A Press [Stamp Color]. B B B B Select the stamp color, then press [OK]. To change the stamp position A A A A Press [Change]. B B B B Select the position, and then press [OK].
  • Page 88 Copying K K K K Press [Vertical], and then enter the vertical size of the stamp using the number keys, and then press [#]. L L L L Place the original for user stamp on the exposure glass, and then press [Start Scanning].

  • Page 89: Date Stamp

    Date Stamp You can use this function to print dates onto copies. You can select from the following date formats: • MM/DD/YYYY • MM.DD.YYYY • DD/MM/YYYY • DD.MM.YYYY • YYYY.MM.DD Stamp position and original orientation GCSTMP3E Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.
  • Page 90 Copying A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [Date Stamp]. D D D D Press [All Pages] or [1st Page only] to select the print page. Note ❒ You can change the color, for- mat and position of the date stamp.

  • Page 91: Page Numbering

    Page Numbering You can use this function to print page numbers onto copies. There are six types of Page Number- ing (“n” is the total number of pages in original): • P1, P2,…Pn • 1/n, 2/n,...n/n • -1-, -2-,...-n- • P.1, P.2,...P.n •...
  • Page 92 Copying A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [Page Numbering]. D D D D Select the format. Note ❒ You can specify the Stamp Col- o r , p o s i t i o n , p a g e s t o b e stamped, and numbering.
  • Page 93 B B B B Press [First Printing Page], then en- ter the original page number from which to start printing using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. Note ❒ To change the number entered, press [Clear] or the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then enter a new num- ber.
  • Page 94 Copying Note ❒ You can enter between 1 and 9999 for the original page num- ber from which to start printing. ❒ To change the number entered, press [Clear] or the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then enter a new num- ber.

  • Page 95: Covers

    Covers You can use this function to create cover sheets by adding additional pages of different paper, or copying existing pages onto different paper. Preparation Before selecting this function, set the tray for front cover sheets. See “Cover Sheet Tray” in “Tray Paper Settings”, General Settings Guide.

  • Page 96: Slip Sheets

    Copying Slip Sheets Every time the originals' page chang- es, a slip sheet is inserted. This func- tion can be used to automatically insert a slip sheet between OHP transparencies, or as a stacking func- tion. You can also copy onto slip sheets.

  • Page 97: Storing Data In The Document Server

    Storing Data in the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents in memory and print them as you want. Important ❒ Machine failure can result in data loss. Important data stored on the hard disk should be backed up. The manufacturer shall not be re- sponsible for any damage that might result from loss of data.
  • Page 98 Copying ❒ To check that the document has been stored, press the { { { { Docu- ment Server} } } } key to display the document selection screen. ❒ When the machine is printing a document stored using the copier function, wait until print- ing has finished before you store another copy document.

  • Page 99: Programs

    Programs You can store frequently used copy job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❒ You can store up to 10 programs. ❒ You can select the standard mode or program No. 10 as the default mode to be set when modes are cleared or reset, or immediately af- ter the operation switch is turned...

  • Page 100: Changing A Stored Program

    Copying F F F F Press [OK]. When the settings are successfully stored, the program name is dis- played on the right side of the reg- istered program number. The display returns to the initial copy display for a while. Changing a stored program A A A A Check the program settings.

  • Page 101: Color Adjustment/Program

    3. Color Adjustment/Program Color Adjustment This function lets you alter up to three single colors by mixing them with ad- jacent colors in the color circle. Reference For types and examples of image adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”.

  • Page 102: Color Balance

    Color Adjustment/Program Color Balance You can adjust the overall color tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”.
  • Page 103 Changing the registered settings A A A A Press the { { { { Adjust/Program Color} } } } key. B B B B Make sure that [Color Balance] is selected, and then press [Program Color Balance]. C C C C Select the program number (1–3) w h o s e s e t t i n g s y o u w a n t t o change.

  • Page 104: Image Adjustment

    Color Adjustment/Program Image Adjustment Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”. You can make the following types of image adjustments. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sharp / Soft Adjusts the outline of an image.
  • Page 105 Adjusting the background density A Adjust by pressing [Lighter] or [Darker]. Note ❒ Adjust to a lighter density when copying dark textured originals, such as newspaper or recycled paper. ❒ Adjust to a darker density when darkening the color of markers or highlighters.

  • Page 106: User Color

    Color Adjustment/Program User Color You can register colors created by ad- justing the density of yellow, magen- ta, cyan, and black. You can also name the colors that you register, and print out registered colors. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad-...
  • Page 107 D D D D Select the color to be used as a base from [Basic Color]. The density of each color for the se- lected color is displayed. Note ❒ Press [Custom Setting] to directly specify the density of each color with the number keys.

  • Page 108: Mixing Colors Manually With The Number Keys

    Color Adjustment/Program Mixing Colors Manually with the Number Keys A A A A Press the { { { { Adjust/Program Color} } } } key. B B B B Press [User Color]. C C C C Select the number (1–15) that you want to store the user color in.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want When a Message Is Displayed The following chart contains explanations of common messages. If other mes- sages are displayed, then follow the instructions as displayed. Note ❒ For messages not listed here, see “Troubleshooting” General Settings Guide. Message Causes An irregular original is...
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Message Cannot staple pa- per of this size. Duplex is not available with this paper size. Maximum number of sets is Cannot copy. Orig- inal is being scanned by other functions. Causes Solutions The Staple function cannot Select a paper size that can be used be used with the paper size with the Staple function.

  • Page 111: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

    If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Causes Copies appear dirty. The image density is too dark. Auto Image Density is not selected. The reverse side of an orig- The image density is too inal image is copied. dark. Auto Image Density is not selected.

  • Page 112: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want

    Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want This section explains causes of, and remedies for, unexpected copy results. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Basic Problem Copies are not stapled. Staples are wrongly posi- tioned. You cannot combine sever- al functions. When sorting, the pages are divided into two blocks.
  • Page 113 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Edit Problem Causes When using the Double The original and copy pa- Copies function, parts of per combination is not cor- the original image are not rect. copied. When using the Border, You set a wide erased mar- Center, or Center/Border gin.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combine Problem You cannot fold copies into a book using the Magazine function. When using the Combine function, parts of the image are not copied. Copies are not in correct or- der. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex Problem When using Duplex, copy is made Top/Bottom even...

  • Page 115: When Memory Is Full

    When Memory Is Full Note ❒ If you set [Memory Full Auto Scan Restart] in User Tools (see p.124 “Memory Full Auto Scan Restart” ) to [Yes], even if memory becomes full, the memory over- flow message will not be displayed. The machine will make copies of scanned originals first, then automatically scan and copy remaining originals.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 117: User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)

    5. User Tools (Copier/Document User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features 1/5 See p.112 “General Features Auto Paper Select Priority Paper Display Original Type Display Original Type Priority Original Photo Type Priority Auto Tray Switching General Features 2/5 See p.113 “General Features Duplex Mode Priority Copy Orientation in Duplex Mode...
  • Page 118 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features 4/5 See p.115 “General Features Document Server Storage Key:F1~F5 General Features 5/5 See p.115 “General Features Clear Bypass Mode Color Mode Priority Two-color Mode Priority Auto Image Density Priority Reproduction Ratio 1/2 See p.116 “Reproduction Ratio Shortcut R/E Enlarge 1~5...
  • Page 119 User Tools Item Names Reproduction Ratio 2/2 See p.116 “Reproduction Ratio Reduce 1~6 Priority Setting: Reduce Ratio for Create Margin R/E Priority Edit 1/2 See p.117 “Edit ”. Front Margin: Left/Right Back Margin: Left/Right Front Margin: Top/Bottom Back Margin: Top/Bottom 1 Sided→2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoT 1 Sided→2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoB Erase Border Width...
  • Page 120 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Edit 2/2 See p.118 “Edit Front Cover Copy in Combine Copy Order in Combine Image Repeat Separation Line Double Copies Separation Line Separation Line in Combine Orientation: Magazine Stamp See p.121 “Stamp”. Preset Stamp User Stamp ”.
  • Page 121 User Tools Item Names Date Stamp User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) Default Settings Format Metric version: DD/MM/YYYY Inch version: MM/DD/YYYY Font Font 1 Stamp Position Metric version • Position: Top left • Top Margin: 8mm • Right Margin: 32mm Inch version •...
  • Page 122 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Page Numbering Input/Output See p.124 “Input/Output”. Switch to Batch SADF Auto Reset Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Select Stack Function Select Stapling position Letterhead Setting Default Settings Stamp Format P1, P2...
  • Page 123 User Tools Item Names Adjust Color Image See p.125 “Adjust Color Image”. Background Density of ADS (Full Color / Two-color) Color Sensitivity A.C.S. Sensitivity A.C.S. Priority User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) Default Settings Center of the 5 level adjust- ment Center of the 5 level adjust- ment...

  • Page 124: Accessing User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Accessing User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) This section is for key operators in charge of this machine. With User Tools can change the machine's de- fault settings. Note ❒ Be sure to exit User Tools and re- turn to the initial copy display af- ter all settings are finished.

  • Page 125: Exiting User Tools

    Exiting User Tools A A A A After changing default settings, press [Exit] on the User Tools main menu. Changes to User Tools are com- plete, and the machine is ready to copy. Note ❒ You can also exit User Tools by pressing the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key.

  • Page 126: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Settings You Can Change with User Tools General Features ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select Priority Auto Paper Select is the default setting. You can cancel this setting. See p.35 “Selecting Copy Paper”. Note ❒...

  • Page 127: General Features 2 / 5

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Tray Switching If you load paper of the same size in two or more trays, the machine automatically shifts to the other when the first tray runs out of pa- per (when Auto Paper Select is se- lected.) This function is called “Auto Tray Switching”.

  • Page 128: General Features

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Tone: Original remains The beeper (key tone) sounds if you forget to remove originals af- ter copying. Note ❒ Default: ON ❒ If Panel Tone in User Tools (Sys- tem Settings) is [OFF], the beep- er does not sound, whatever the Tone: Original remains setting.

  • Page 129: General Features

    General Features ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Document Server Storage Key: F1–F5 You can assign frequently used functions to function keys F1 to F5. You can also change assigned functions. Note ❒ Default: • Document Server Storage Key: F1: 2 Sided Original Top to top •...

  • Page 130: Reproduction Ratio

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Reproduction Ratio ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Shortcut R/E You can register up to three fre- quently used Reduce/Enlarge ra- t i o s o t h e r t h a n t h e f i x e d Reduce/Enlarge ratio and have them shown on the initial display.

  • Page 131: Edit

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Priority Setting: Reduce You can set the ratio with priority when [Reduce/Enlarge] is pressed, followed by [Reduce]. Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: 71% • Inch version: 73% ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Ratio for Create Margin You can set a Reduce/Enlarge ra- tio when registering Create Mar- gin in a shortcut key.

  • Page 132: Edit 2 / 2

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoT When using the 1 sided → 2 sided Duplex function, you can specify margins on the back side. The margin is set to the same value as “Back Margin: Left/Right”.
  • Page 133 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy Order in Combine You can set the copy order when using the Combine function to Left to Right or Top to Bottom. Note ❒ Default: From left to right ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Image Repeat Separation Line You can select a separation line and color using the Image Repeat function from: None, Solid, Broken...
  • Page 134 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: None ❒ Line color (Full Color): Yellow, Red, Cyan, Magenta, Green, Blue, Black ❒ Separation lines cannot be spec- ified when using [None]. ❒ In “Black and White”, printing will be done in black; in “Single Color”, printing will be done in the specified color;...

  • Page 135: Stamp

    Stamp Preset Stamp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Priority You can select the stamp type giv- en priority when [Preset Stamp] is pressed. See p.70 “Preset Stamp”. Note ❒ Default: COPY ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Language You can select the language of the stamp.
  • Page 136 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Stamp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Program/Delete Stamp You can register, change, or delete these user stamp designs. Note ❒ You can register up to four cus- tom stamps with your favorite designs. See p.73 “To program the user stamp”.
  • Page 137 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Setting You can have the date printed on the first page or all pages. Note ❒ Default: All Pages ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Size You can set the Date Stamp size. Note ❒ Default: Auto ❖...

  • Page 138: Input/Output

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Input/Output ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Switch to Batch (SADF) You can select to have the Batch or SADF function displayed when you press [Special Original]. See p.15 “Batch”. Note ❒ Default: Batch ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ SADF Auto Reset In SADF mode, an original must be set within a specified time after the previous original has been fed.

  • Page 139: Adjust Color Image

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Select Stapling Position Specify which Top 2 staples or Bot- tom shown on the initial display with priority. Note ❒ Default: Top 2 ❒ The 2 tray finisher or booklet finisher is required to use this function.
  • Page 140 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A.C.S. Priority This setting determines the copy priority between “Black & White” and “Full Color” when “Auto Col- or Select” is selected. Note ❒ Default: Full Color...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Combination Chart The combination chart below shows which functions can be used together. The following tables explains the symbols used in the chart. means that these functions can be used together. means that these functions cannot be used together. The second function selected will be the function you are working in.

  • Page 142: Supplementary Specifications

    Specifications Supplementary Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mixed Size mode • Since small originals may not be correctly aligned with the original guide, the copy image may be slanted. • Copying speed and scanning speed will be reduced. • You can place originals of two different sizes at a time. ❖...
  • Page 143 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Ratio (%) 400 (enlarge area by 16) 200 (enlarge area by 4) 155 (enlarge area by 2) 50 (reduce area by ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Zoom • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%. •...
  • Page 144 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort, Rotate Sort, Stack • Paper sizes and orientations that can be used in the Shift Sort and Stack functions are as follows: 2 tray finisher A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5K, 11" × 17"L, 8 14"L, 8 •...
  • Page 145 Paper size and orientation 2 tray finisher Finisher shift tray 1 A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5K, 8 A3L, B4 JISL, 11" × 17"L, 8 Finisher shift tray 2 (No staple) A4K, 8 A3L, B4 JISL, A4L, B5 JISKL, 11" × 17"L, 8 14"L, 8 Finisher shift tray 2 (staple) A4K, 8...
  • Page 146 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Staple • The following types of paper cannot be stapled: • Translucent paper • OHP transparencies • Label paper (adhesive labels) • Thick paper • Curled paper • Paper of low stiffness • Paper of mixed sizes •...
  • Page 147 Note ❒ When stapling B4L, A3L, 8 tender of the finisher tray. ❒ When the number of copies exceeds tray capacity, copying stops. If this happens, remove the copies from the shift tray, and then resume copy- ing. • The tray capacity for the stapled sheets is as follows: (paper weight: 80 , 20 lb.) Paper size and orientation 2 tray finisher...
  • Page 148 Specifications • When using [Top Slant], [Left 2] or [Top 2] with Combine, Double copies or Auto Reduce/Enlarge function, “ ”message may appear depending on the orientation of origi- entation. nals and paper you placed. In this case, change the paper orientation. •...
  • Page 149 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex • You cannot use the following copy paper with this function: • Paper smaller than A5, 5 • Paper thicker than 105 g/m • Paper thinner than 60 g/m • Translucent paper • OHP transparencies •...
  • Page 150 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Series Copies • The machine sets the reproduction ratio automatically to meet the paper size and copies the originals together onto the paper. • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%. • If the calculated ratio is under the minimum ratio, it is automatically ad- justed to within acceptable range.
  • Page 151 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase The width of the erased margin varies depending on the reproduction ratio. If the size of the original is different from sizes listed in the following chart, the erased margin might be shifted: • Metric version Where original is placed Exposure glass •...
  • Page 152 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Page Numbering When page numbering is used with Combine mode, page numbers are print- ed as follows: • Page Numbering per original: Combined with 1 Sided / 2 Sided in the Combine function • Page Numbering per copy: Combined with 1 Sided / 2 Sided in the Combine function If you combine this function with the Duplex (Top to Top) function and select [P1, P2] or [1/n, 2/n], page numbers on the back are printed as follows:...

  • Page 153: Index

    INDEX 1 sided → 2 sided , 55 2 sided → 1 sided , 55 2 sided → 2 sided , 55 90° turn , 14 Accessing user tools copier/document server features , 110 A.C.S. priority , 126 sensitivity , 125 Adjust Color Image , 125 Adjusting background density , 91...
  • Page 154 Copier functions , 33 1 sided combine , 57 2 sided combine , 58 adjusting copy image density , 33 auto reduce/enlarge , 40 book originals , 61 centering , 65 covers , 81 date stamp , 75 directional magnification (%) , 41 directional size magnification (Inch) , 42 double copies , 64 duplex , 55...
  • Page 155 Font , 122 Format , 122 Full color copy , 29 Function status indicators , 6 General features , 103 , 104 , 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 auto image density priority , 115 auto paper select priority , 112 auto tray switching , 113 change initial mode , 113 clear bypass mode , 115...
  • Page 156 OHP transparencies , 82 one-sided combine 1 sided 2 pages → combine 1 side , 57 1 sided 4 pages → combine 1 side , 57 1 sided 8 pages → combine 1 side , 57 2 sided 1 page → combine 1 side , 57 2 sided 2 pages →...
  • Page 157 Sort , 43 rotate sort , 43 shift sort , 44 Specifications , 127 Stack , 46 Stamp , 121 color , 121 , 122 , 123 date stamp , 75 format , 121 , 122 , 123 language , 121 page numbering , 77 position , 121 , 122 , 123 position and original orientation , 72 , 75...
  • Page 158 MEMO B149-7509...
  • Page 159 In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. c means STAND BY. Trademark ® Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright © 2003...
  • Page 160 Type for C3224/DSc332/LD232c/Aficio 2232C Type for C3828/DSc338/LD238c/Aficio 2238C Printed in Japan EN USA B149-7509...

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