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Operation
Class Mode
Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of
prints from the same original. The
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same numbers of prints are made for
each set.
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Note
❒ When you choose Class mode, Job
Separation mode is automatically
turned on. The job separator pulls
the top sheet of each set delivered
to the paper delivery tray to mark
the end of each printed set. The
next cycle begins automatically.
See p.79 "Job Separation".
❒ You can suspend Job Separation
mode whenever you set the Class
mode with the user tools. See "Au-
to Separate" on p.146 "4. Mode Set-
ting".
A A A A
Press the { { { { Class} } } } key.
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B B B B
Select [Same-NO.] with the [→ → → → ] or
{ { { { } } } } } } } } key.
C C C C
Press the [OK] key.
D D D D
With the number keys, enter the
desired number of prints for each
set.
E E E E
Press the { { { { q
q } } } } key.
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Page 1: Class Mode
Operation Class Mode Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original. The same numbers of prints are made for each set. Note ❒ When you choose Class mode, Job Separation mode is automatically turned on. - Page 2 F F F F With the number keys, enter the number of sets you wish to make. Note ❒ Up to 99 sets can be selected for an original. G G G G Press the [OK] key. H H H H Place one original on the expo- sure glass or in the optional docu- ment feeder.
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Page 3: Combine Originals
Operation Combine Originals You can combine originals in two ways: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print with 2 images Combine two single-sided originals onto one single-sided print with the two images placed side-by-side. ❖... - Page 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Original Size Paper Size 100% ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version 11" × 17"L Paper Size " × 14"L " × 11"L " × 8 ❒ The following tables list the combinations that can be used with the Combine feature (2 single-sided originals →...
- Page 5 Operation ❒ If a suitable reproduction ratio is not selected, images might not completely appear on prints. ❒ Originals reading from left to right. Reference When you use the optional document feeder with this function, see p.129 “Combine Printing”. A A A A Place the first original face down.
- Page 6 C C C C Check the print paper size and the reproduction ratio. Note ❒ To have the machine choose a suitable ratio automatically, use Auto Mag- nification mode. See p.31 “Auto Magnification”. D D D D Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. E E E E Select [Combine 2] or [Quadruple] with the [←...
- Page 7 Operation H H H H The beeper sounds after the first original has been stored. Place the second original face down. I I I I Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. J J J J Check the image position on the trial or proof print.
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Page 8: Auto Combine Mode
Auto Combine Mode Preparation To use this function, you have to select Auto Combine mode with the user tools. See “Combine” on p.146 “4. Mode Setting”. You can have images duplicated in two ways: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 single-sided original → → → → 1 single-sid- ed print of 2 images The original image is duplicated twice on one print. - Page 9 Operation F F F F Press the [OK] key. G G G G Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. H H H H Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = ] key.
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Page 10: Skip Feed Printing
Skip Feed Printing You can increase the time between prints using the { { { { Skip Feed} } } } key. By default, when one sheet of paper is fed, the drum rotates twice. However, you can select the number of drum ro- tations. - Page 11 Operation F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = ] key. See p.24 “Adjusting the Position of Printed Images”. G G G G Make your prints.
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Page 12: Storing A Program
Programs You can store up to 9 frequently used print job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❒ Stored programs are not cleared when you turn off the main switch. ❒ Stored programs cannot be delet- ed. -
Page 13: Protecting A Program
Operation Protecting a Program If you want to prevent someone from writing over your program, do the following: A A A A Press the { { { { Program} } } } key. B B B B Select [Protect] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. -
Page 14: Recalling A Program
D D D D Select the program number you want to remove protection from with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. Note ❒... -
Page 15: Security Mode
Operation Security Mode This function prevents others from mak- ing prints of confidential documents from the master. For example, if you want to print some documents with sen- sitive information, use this function after making your prints so that nobody can access that master again. -
Page 16: Quality Start Mode
Quality Start Mode If the machine is not used for a long period of time or you change the color drum unit, the ink on the drum might dry causing print quality to deterio- rate. To solve this problem, you can have the machine carry out a few idle spins of the drum before a print run. - Page 17 Operation C C C C Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The drum unit idles. D D D D Make your prints.
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Page 18: Job Separation
Job Separation The print on the top of each print set in the paper delivery tray is pulled by the job separator. This function is useful when you make two or more print sets. R CAUTION: • While printing, do not touch the belt at the end of the paper delivery tray or the job separator. - Page 19 Operation A A A A Press the { { { { Job Separator} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Edge Erase Skip Feed B B B B Make your prints. Note ❒ After the last page of each print set is fed out to the paper delivery tray, the job separator pulls the last sheet of each group in Job Separation mode.
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Page 20: Conserving The Master
Conserving the Master The machine automatically changes the master length depending on the paper size you use. This saves both master and ink. a = Images on the master b = Masters c = Conserved area Limitation ❒ The optional document feeder is required. -
Page 21: Double Feed
Operation Double Feed When two or more sheets of paper feed at once, the machine stops and a warning message appears on the pan- el display. Preparation To use the double feed function, select “On” for the “Double Feed Warng” with the user tools. See p.146 “4. -
Page 22: On Line Printing
On Line Printing On Line printing allows you to use this machine as a PC printer. Limitation ❒ The optional PC controller is re- quired. Note ❒ Before printing onto A5K, 5 " K, or non-standard size pa- per, you need to select the paper size with the [Pnt.Size] key. -
Page 23: Auto On Line
Operation Auto On Line You can select whether the machine automatically switches to On Line mode when it receives data from a Preparation • The default setting for On Line mode is On. However, you can change the setting to Off if re- quired. -
Page 24: Image Rotation
Image Rotation When your original setting direction is different from the paper direction, the machine automatically rotates the original image by 90° to match the paper di- rection. Note ❒ The following tables list the combinations that can be used in Image Rotation mode. -
Page 25: Make-Up Printing Features
Operation Make-up Printing Features Make-up mode enables you to do more than just make an exact copy of the orig- inal. A variety of editing and image processing functions allow you to quickly and easily customize your prints. Main Features Command sheets allow you to create special effects without cutting and past- ing—up to 4 commands can be given for an original. - Page 26 Mode Designated Area Solid mode (Image Pattern mode) All Page Pattern mode (Area Pattern mode) All + Outline (Image Out- line and Area Pattern mode) Sample Command sheet/Original (Closed area method) BALLET LUNCH MENU Make-up Printing Features Print BALLET LUNCH MENU...
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Page 27: Make-Up Modes For Outside Designated Areas
Operation Make-up Modes for Outside Designated Areas Mode Undesignated Area Letter mode: The area out- side designated areas is printed in Letter mode. Photo mode: The area out- side designated areas is printed in Photo mode. Save Area mode: The area outside the designated ar- eas is deleted. -
Page 28: Background Patterns
Background Patterns A total of 164 background patterns is available in Make-up mode: • 40 basic patterns • 40 patterns similar to the basic patterns but with patterns elements at 4 times the size. • 80 variants based on 90° rotations of all the basic and enlarged patterns. •... -
Page 29: Command Sheets For Make-Up Printing
Operation Command Sheets for Make-Up Printing Command sheets are fed first so that the machine can recognize the areas of the original which are to be edited as designated areas. Command Sheets The command sheet is a sheet of paper designating the areas to be edited. Com- mand sheets must be made on white or translucent paper, and should be the same size as the original. - Page 30 • There is no limit to the number of areas you can designate on a single com- mand sheet. • If designated areas on two or more command sheets overlap, the last com- mand sheet will apply to the overlapping portion. •...
- Page 31 Operation Designated area The designated area is sur- rounded by 3 sides of another designated area. Non-closed line Diagonal line method Note ❒ A diagonal line must be drawn through the area that you wish to edit. A A A A Put the command sheet on top of the original.
- Page 32 B B B B Draw a line using a felt tip pen (black, red or blue) with a thickness of at least 1mm. Note ❒ Make sure there is no break in the line. ❒ The diagonal line can be drawn from left to right or vice versa. ❒...
- Page 33 Operation Closed area method Note ❒ The line designating the area must be a closed loop. A A A A Put the command sheet on top of the original. B B B B Using a black, red, or blue felt tip pen, draw a line around the area to des- ignate.
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Page 34: Command Sheets And Finished Prints
❒ The line marking the designated area should be more than 2mm, 0.08", from any neighboring image. a = 2mm, 0.08" b = Neighboring image c = Line marking the designated area d = Image within the designated area Command Sheets and Finished Prints The following illustrations will help you understand how to draw a command sheet. - Page 35 Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Drawing a command sheet using a closed line fruit The closed line method is easier to use for complex areas, but it is less precise. It also takes longer to draw a command sheet with the closed line method.
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Page 36: Make-Up Printing
Make-up Printing A A A A Press the { { { { Make-Up} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal Darker 1 Make-Up Darker 2 Over lay Economy Mode Skip Feed Edge Erase Original Storage B B B B Make sure that [1] is selected. - Page 37 Operation I I I I Press the [OK] key. Note ❒ Follow steps B – I for the other command sheets. ❒ You can select a pattern regis- tered with the user tools for only one command sheet. ❒ To change the value entered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and enter the new value.
- Page 38 N N N N Press the [OK] key. O O O O Place the first command sheet face down on the exposure glass and press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The beeper sounds after the com- mand sheet is scanned.
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Page 39: Make-Up Samples
Operation Make-up Samples - Sample 1 Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape Outside area: Letter mode Print Original Command sheet No.1 , Designated area: Delete Area mode Print ZM-50... - Page 40 - Sample 2 Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape/, Designated area: All + Outline No. 30 Command Sheet No. 2 Frame shape Outside area: Fn1 Print Original Command sheet No.1 Make-up Samples , Designated area: All page pattern No. ZM-51 Command sheet No.2 Print...
- Page 41 Operation - Sample 3 Print the original as it is Change the drum unit for color printing Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape No. 39 Outside area: Letter mode Print Original Command sheet No.1 , Designated area: All page pattern Print ZM-52...
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Page 42: Original Storage
Original Storage You can store frequently used origi- nals in machine memory and then easily recall them later to make prints whenever they are needed. Preparation • You can store up to 8 Original Storage settings in machine memory. • The number of Original Storage settings you can store depends on the type of originals. - Page 43 Operation E E E E Place the original on the exposure glass as shown, then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ If print images for an original have already been stored in ma- chine memory, check the stored images and choose whether to overwrite them or not.
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Page 44: Selecting Stored Originals
Selecting Stored Originals To select the images of originals that have been stored in machine memo- ry, do the following: A A A A Press the { { { { Original Storage} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal Darker 1 Make-Up... -
Page 45: Deleting Stored Originals
Operation F F F F Press the [OK] key. Removing Original Protection A A A A Press the { { { { Original Storage} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Edge Erase Skip Feed B B B B Select [Protect] with the [→... - Page 46 D D D D Select the [Yes] or [No] key. Note ❒ Press the [No] key if you do not wish to delete the Stored Origi- nal. TPES580E Original Storage...
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Page 47: Image Overlay
Operation Image Overlay The machine can merge two different originals onto the same print paper. Two types of merging are available: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Overlay ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE... -
Page 48: On Line Overlay
C C C C Press the [OK] key. Note ❒ If the one of the stored originals already chosen, the display in step C does not show. Skip to step D. D D D D Press the [OK] key. E E E E Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. - Page 49 Operation D D D D Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Placing originals on the exposure glass A Place the first original on the exposure glass. B Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒...
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Page 50: Date Stamp
Date Stamp Use this function to have the date stamped on prints. Preparation Before you use this function, you have to set the machine's internal clock with the user tools. See p.156 “1-6 Time Setting”. Limitation ❒ The font size of the date cannot be changed. - Page 51 Operation B B B B Make sure that [Date] is selected. C C C C Press the [OK] key. D D D D Select the desired position and di- rection with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys.
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Page 52: Page Stamp
Page Stamp Use this function to have page num- bers stamped on prints. Three numbering formats are avail- able: • P1, P2,..., P5 • 1/5, 2/5,..., 5/5 • -1-, -2-,..., -3- Limitation ❒ The size and font of Page Stamp cannot be changed. - Page 53 Operation E E E E Press the [OK] key. If you selected [P1,P2] or [-1-,-2-] A Enter the first page number with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys.
- Page 54 I I I I Place your original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Placing your originals (K) on the exposure glass A Place the first original as shown in the illustration. Note ❒ Repeat step I for the other originals.
- Page 55 Operation Stamp One of the following 3 messages can be stamped on prints. CONFIDENTIAL PRIORITY PRELIMINARY Limitation ❒ Only one message can be stamped at a time. Note ❒ You can change some Stamp set- tings (size, density, or position) with the user tools.
- Page 56 H H H H Select the stamp position with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. I I I I Press the [OK] key.
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Page 57: Memory Combine
Operation Memory Combine You can combine originals in four ways: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print of 4 images 4 one-sided pages are printed onto 1 one-sided sheet, 4 original images on one side. - Page 58 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 8 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print of 8 images ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 16 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print of 16 images 9 10 11 13 14 15 Limitation ❒...
- Page 59 Operation ❒ You can set the machine to cancel Memory Combine mode after finishing your print job with the user tools. See “Cancel Comb.” on p.146 “4. Mode Set- ting”. ❒ Refer to the following table when you select the original and paper sizes. ❖...
- Page 60 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Placing originals on the exposure glass (inch version) Original 11" × 17"L Paper 11" × 17"L " × 14"L " × 11"KL " × 8 " L You can use these original and paper sizes in Combine 4, 8 Originals mode. You can use these original and paper sizes in Combine 4 Originals mode.
- Page 61 Operation F F F F Place your originals. Placing your original (K) on the exposure glass A Place your original as shown in the illustration. Placing your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Place your originals as shown in the illustration. Note ❒...
- Page 62 G G G G Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ Even if the number of originals is less than the number required in the se- lected mode, prints can be made as shown in the illustration. In this case, press the { { { { q q } } } } key after all the originals have been scanned.
- Page 63 Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Example: copying A4 L The number of repeated im- ages ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Example: copying A5L L paper. Number of repeated images Reproduction ratio ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Example: copying 8 Number of repeated images Reproduction ratio ❖...
- Page 64 A A A A Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. B B B B Select [Memory Combine] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. C C C C Press the [OK] key.
- Page 65 Operation G G G G Set your original. Placing your original (K) on the exposure glass A Place your original as shown in the illustration. Placing your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Place your originals as shown in the illustration. Note ❒...
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Page 66: Optional Functions
2. Optional Functions Optional Document Feeder Insert a stack of originals in the docu- ment feeder. It will be fed automati- cally. Originals Placing the following originals in the document feeder might cause mis- feeds or damage to the originals. Place the following kinds of originals on the exposure glass: •... -
Page 67: Placing Originals
Optional Functions The first 8mm, 0.32", of the leading edge and the last 2mm, 0.08" of the trailing edge cannot be printed. Make sure the leading edge margin is at least 8mm, 0.32", and the trailing edge margin is at least 2mm, 0.08". Do not stack originals above the limit mark. -
Page 68: Combine Printing
Combine Printing Reference See p.64 “Combine Originals” for details. A A A A Insert the two originals face up. Note ❒ The first original will be printed on the left side of the paper. ❒ To avoid originals misfeeding, fan the originals before placing them in the document feeder. -
Page 69: Manual Class Mode With Two Or More Originals
Optional Functions ❒ If you place only one original, the beeper sounds after the first original has been scanned in. Place the second original and any print settings you require. Then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Manual Class Mode with Two or More Originals Reference... - Page 70 Note ❒ To avoid originals misfeeding, fan the originals before placing them in the document feeder. ❒ The originals are fed from the top of the stack. Make sure that the originals are placed in the correct sequence with the first on the top.
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Page 71: Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum
Optional Functions Color Printing Using the Optional Color Drum Color drum units are available as op- tions in addition to the standard black unit. For making color prints, a sepa- rate drum unit is necessary for each color. Note ❒ If the ink on the color drum dries, use the Quality Start mode. - Page 72 C C C C Pull the drum unit handle out slowly (B2). D D D D Lift the upper drum stay (B3) a lit- tle to unlock the drum unit, and then pull out the drum unit while holding the drum unit handle (B2) and the upper drum stay (B3).
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Page 73: Printing In Two Colors
Optional Functions I I I I Lift drum unit lock lever (B1). J J J J Close the front door. Note ❒ Make sure that the Open Cov- er/Unit indicator turns off, and the Color Drum indicator turns Printing in Two Colors After printing in one color, you can print in another color on the same side of the print. - Page 74 E E E E Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. F F F F Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and place them on the paper feed tray again as shown in the illustration. G G G G Change the drum unit.
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Page 75: Changing The Drum Size
Optional Functions Changing the Drum Size To save costs on master rolls and ink, you can shorten the length of each master by changing to an optional smaller drum. Printing Area (At 23° ° ° ° C/73° ° ° ° F, 65% RH) ❖...