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Operating Instructions Getting Started Copying Troubleshooting User Tools Remarks Specifications For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before you use it.
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Introduction This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Notes: Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS What You Can Do with This Machine..............i How to Read This Manual ..................1 Safety Information ....................2 Safety During Operation.....................2 Positions of Labels and Hallmarks for R R WARNING and R R CAUTION....4 ENERGY STAR Program ..................5 1.
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3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want..........39 If You Cannot Make Clear Copies............... 40 B Loading Paper ....................41 D Adding Toner....................42 x Clearing Misfeeds ................... 44 Changing the Paper Size..................46 Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray............. 46 4.
How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. 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.
Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. 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.
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R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
Positions of Labels and Hallmarks for R WARNING and R R CAUTION This machine has labels and hallmarks for RWARNING,RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated.
ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.
1. Getting Started Guide to Components Exposure glass cover (optional) or Internal tray Auto Document Feeder (ADF) (op- Copied paper is delivered here face tional) down. Lower the exposure glass cover over Ventilation hole originals placed on the exposure glass for Prevents overheating.
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Getting Started Main power indicator Operation switch Lights up when the main power switch is Press to turn the power on (the On indi- turned on, and goes off when the switch cator lights up). To turn the power off, is turned off.
Options Options Exposure glass cover Auto Document Feeder (ADF) Lower over originals for copying. Place a stack of originals here. They will be fed automatically. Other options: • 16 MB copier memory unit Increases copier features, allowing you to use the sort function. •...
Getting Started Control Panel { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key Indicators Show errors and machine status. While entering numbers, press to cancel a • M: Open Cover indicator number you have entered. While copy- ing, press to stop copying. •...
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Control Panel { { { { Full Size} } } } key Press to make full size copies. { { { { Select Paper Tray} } } } key Press to select the paper tray. { { { { Lighter} } } } and { { { { Darker} } } } keys Press to adjust the copy image density.
Getting Started Display The display shows machine status, error messages, and function menus. Important ❒ A force or impact of more than 30 N (about 3kgf) will damage the display. Displays and Key Operations ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Display Upper line: Machine status or cur- Bottom line: Messages, or items rently selected functions appear that can be selected or specified, ap-...
Turning On the Power Turning On the Power Press the operation switch to turn the machine on. Note ❒ This machine automatically enters low power mode or turns itself off if not used for a specified duration. See “4. Auto Off Timer” on p.53 “System Set- tings”.
Getting Started Starting the Machine A A A A Press the operation switch and the On indicator will light. The display will come on. Note ❒ If the power does not come on when the operation switch is pressed, check the main power switch is on.
Originals Originals Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where original is placed Original size Original weight Exposure glass Up to A3 One-sided originals: 40 – 128 g/m A3L – A5KL ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Where original is placed Original size Original weight...
Getting Started Sizes that margin spaces adjusted automatically by the Auto Document Feeder ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Size A3 11" 11" " " " " × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×...
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Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ADF Limitation ❒ Even if you place originals in the ADF or on the exposure glass correctly, 4 mm, 0.2" margins on all four sides might not be copied.
Getting Started Copy Paper Recommended Paper Sizes and Types The following limitations apply to each tray: Metric version Inch version Paper weight Paper capacity Paper tray A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, 60 – 90 g/m 250 sheets A5K, 11" × 17"L, 8 "...
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Copy Paper Metric version Inch version Paper weight Paper capacity Bypass Custom Translucent paper (A3L , B4 JISL), 10 sheets tray sizes OHP transparencies Translucent paper (A4KL, 40 sheets B5 JISKL), postcards Adhesive labels (B4 JISL, A4L) 1 sheet Paper weight: 80 g/m , 20 lb When loading custom size paper in the bypass tray, you can specify the size.
Getting Started Unusable Paper R CAUTION: • Do not use aluminum foil, carbon paper, or similar conductive paper to avoid a fire or machine failure. Important ❒ Do not use any of the following kinds of paper or a fault might occur: •...
2. Copying Basic Procedure A A A A Make sure “Ready” appears on Note ❒ The maximum copy quantity the display. can be set between 1 and 99 (de- fault: 99). See “1. Max. Copy Q'ty” on p.56 “Copier Fea- tures”.
Copying Placing Originals Note Placing Originals on the ❒ Take care to place originals after Exposure Glass any correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this A A A A precaution could cause marks on Lift the exposure glass cover or the exposure glass that will be cop- ADF.
Placing Originals Placing a stack of originals in the Placing Originals in the Auto Document Feeder A A A A Adjust the document guide to the Note original size. ❒ The original might become dirty if B B B B it is written on with a pencil or sim- Place the aligned originals face ilar instrument.
Copying B B B B When the machine instructs you Selecting paper from the paper to place another original, place tray the next page. A Press the { { { { R/#} } } } key. The second and subsequent origi- nals can be automatically fed, without pressing the { { { { Start} } } } key.
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Placing Originals D Enter the vertical size of the original using the number keys, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } or { { { { R/#} } } } key. C C C C Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Copying Basic Functions The following basic functions are ex- Selecting an Original Type plained in this section: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adjusting Copy Image Density There are two ways to match your originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Selecting an Original Type ❖...
Basic Functions Selecting Copy Paper ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Paper Select You can select the desired copy pa- per size manually. You can also se- lect the bypass tray. Reference p.30 “Copying from the Bypass Tray” A A A A Select the paper tray or bypass tray by pressing the { { { { Select Paper Tray} } } } key.
Copying Sort The optional 16 MB copier memory unit is required for this function. A A A A The machine can scan originals into Press the { { { { Sort} } } } key. memory and automatically sort cop- ies.
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Sort When placing an original on the exposure glass or in the Auto Document Feeder Reference p.23 “When SADF mode is se- lected” A Place the original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. B Place the next original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray B B B B Use the bypass tray to copy onto OHP Push up the paper guide release transparencies, adhesive labels, trans- lever. lucent paper, post cards, and copy pa- per that cannot be loaded in the paper tray.
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Copying from the Bypass Tray Important Note ❒ If the guides are not flush ❒ If you place A4, 8 " × 11" or a g a i n s t t h e c o p y p a p e r , a larger copy paper, hold the skewed image or paper mis- edge of the paper and push...
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Copying D Enter the horizontal size of the B Make sure “1.Paper Size” is paper using the number keys, displayed, and then press the and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. { { { { OK} } } } key. C Press the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key until Note “Standard Size”is displayed,...
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Copying from the Bypass Tray B Press the 1 1 1 1 key to select “2. Pa- per Type”, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. C Press the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key until “Special”...
Copying Other Functions C C C C Press the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key to display User Codes “6. Key Op. Tools”, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. When user codes are activated, oper- ators must enter their user codes be- fore the machine can be operated.
Preset Reduce/Enlarge Preset Reduce/Enlarge ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version You can select a preset ratio for copy- ing. Original → → → → Copy paper Ratio (%) size 200 (enlarge A5→A3 area by 4) 141 (enlarge A4→A3, A5→A4 area by 2) 8”×...
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Copying A A A A Press the { { { { Reduce} } } } or { { { { Enlarge} } } } key. B B B B Press the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key until the de- sired reduce/enlarge size is dis- played.
Zoom Zoom B B B B You can change the reproduction ra- Enter the ratio. tio in increments of 1%. When using the 0 or 1 key A Enter the desired reproduction ratios using the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key. When using the number keys A Enter the desired ratio using Note...
3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want Problem Causes Solutions The machine instructs you to The machine is warming up. Wait for the machine to warm- wait. Reference You can use Auto Start mode during the warm up period.
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Causes Solutions Copies appear dirty. Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See p.26 “Adjusting Copy Image Density”. The reverse side of an original Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See image is copied.
B Loading Paper B Loading Paper Note Important ❒ If you want to change the paper ❒ Do not stack paper higher than size, see p.46 “Changing the Paper the limit mark. Size”. Reference For details about paper types and sizes that can be loaded, see p.18 “Copy Paper”.
Troubleshooting D Adding Toner When D is displayed, 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. Dispose of used toner containers in accordance with local regulations.
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D Adding Toner • Press the toner bottle backward to raise its head, and then gently pull it out. • Hold a new bottle horizontally and shake it from side to side five or six times. Note ❒ Do not remove the black cap when shaking.
Troubleshooting x Clearing Misfeeds R CAUTION: • The fusing section of this machine might be very hot. Caution should be tak- en when removing misfed paper. Important ❒ When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off the power switch. If you do, your copy settings will be lost.
Troubleshooting Changing the Paper Size Important When using 11”× 17”size paper ❒ Select the paper size with User A Slide the back fence off the Tools and the paper size selector. If tray. you do not, misfeeds might occur. Reference For details about paper sizes, weight, and tray load capacity, see p.18 “Copy Paper”.
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Changing the Paper Size E E E E Note While pressing the release lever, ❒ Fan the paper before loading it adjust the side fences. into the tray. ❒ Straighten curled or warped pa- per before loading it into the tray.
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Troubleshooting Note ❒ Be sure to set the correct size. If you do not, a paper jam might occur. ❒ If you cannot find the desired paper size, select “p”, and then load the copy paper size with the “6. Special Paper Size” set- ting.
4. User Tools Accessing User Tools D D D D This section is for key operators in Search for the desired setting us- charge of this machine. You can ing the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key. change or set defaults.
User Tools Quitting User Tools Changing the Languages A A A A You can change the language used on Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. the display. English is set as the de- fault. A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key.
Settings You Can Change with User Tools Settings You Can Change with User Tools Reference For how to access User Tools, see p.49 “Accessing User Tools”. System Settings Menu Description 1. CopyCount Display The copy counter can be set to show the number of copies made (count up) or the number of copies remaining to be made (count down).
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User Tools Menu Description 4. Auto Off Timer The machine turns itself off automatically to conserve energy after a specified amount of time has passed following job completion. This function is called “Auto Off ”. This time can be set from 1 to 240 minutes.
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools Menu Description 8. Key Operator Tools (8. Use to view or print counters and set up user codes. If you have Key Op. Tools) registered the access code and set “3.Key Op. Access”to “On”, you cannot use this function unless you enter the correct code.
User Tools Copier Features Menu Description 1. Maximum copy quanti- The maximum copy quantity can be set between 1 and 99. ty (1. Max. Copy Q’ty) Note ❒ Default: 99 2. Adjust original mode (2. You can adjust the finish quality level of copies depending on the Adjust Orig.
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools Menu Description 3. Set Ratio Select which Reduce, Enlarge, or Input Ratio appears on the dis- play with priority when the { { { { Reduce } } } } key or { { { { Enlarge} } } } key is pressed.
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User Tools Menu Description 6. Key Operator Tools If the machine is set to use the User Code function, operators must enter their user codes before they can operate the machine. (6. Key Op. Tools) The machine can keep count of the number of copies made under each user code.
5. Remarks Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine. •...
Remarks Toner Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ig- nite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of used toner containers in accordance with local regulations. R CAUTION: • Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of reach of children. R CAUTION: •...
Where to Put Your Machine 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 machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec- tric shock might occur.
Remarks Environments to avoid • Locations exposed to direct sunlight or other sources of strong light (more than 1,500 lux). • Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heated air from a heater. (Sudden temperature changes might cause condensation to form inside in the machine.) •...
Where to Put Your Machine Power Connection R WARNING: • Connect the machine only 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. •...
Remarks Maintaining Your Machine If the exposure glass, exposure glass Cleaning the Exposure Glass cover or ADF white sheet is dirty, you might not be able to make clear cop- Cover ies. Clean them if they are dirty. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Cleaning the machine Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth.
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Main unit ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power consumption: Main unit only Complete system Warm-up About 780 W About 790 W Stand-by About 120 Wh About 130 Wh During copying About 480 Wh About 480 Wh Maximum Less than 1,000 W Less than 1,000 W Main unit with the optional ADF and 16 MB copier memory unit or 32 MB DIMM.
Options 32 MB DIMM ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory capacity: 32 MB DIMM (available only when the optional 16 MB copier memory unit is installed.) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Additional functions: Increased memory capacity ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Number of originals that can be stored: About 99 pages (ITU-T No.4 chart)