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Gestetner DSc224 Copy Reference Manual

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Placing Originals
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Copying
Color Adjustment/Program
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Troubleshooting
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User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)
Specifications
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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.

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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 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Notes Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine.

  • Page 3: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do With This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments> Color Copying ( You can switch the color copy mode depending on the type of originals used and the desired finish. Full Color Copy ( p.25) Copies using four colors: yellow, magenta, cyan and black.
  • Page 4 Color Copying ( Convert Colors ( Copies by changing a specific color in the original to another color. Erase Specified Color ( Copies by deleting a specific color in the original. Color Background ( Copies by adding a color to the whole page.
  • Page 5 Adjusting Colors ( p.73) Primary Colors Yellow Green Black Cyan Magenta Blue Adjust Color ( p.73) 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 6 What You Can Do With This Machine Types of Duplex Copies The functions available may vary according to the options installed. For details "Functions that Require Options" 1-sided 2 Pages 2-sided 1 Page 1-sided 4 Pages 2-sided 1 Page 1-sided 8 Pages 2-sided 1 Page 1-sided 16 Pages Bound Originals p.46...

  • Page 7: Copying Originals Such As Books

    Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page ( The functions available may vary according to the options installed. For details, see p.4 "Functions that Require Options" 1-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 1-sided 4 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 1-sided 8 Pages 1-sided 1 Page Copying Originals Such as Books Bound Originals...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS What You Can Do With This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments>... i What You Can Do With This Machine ... iv Notice ...1 How to Read this Manual ...2 Machine Types ...3 Functions that Require Options ...4 Control Panel...5 Common Key Operations...6 1.
  • Page 9 Stack ... 42 Staple ... 43 Duplex ... 46 1 Sided Combine... 48 2 Sided Combine... 49 Series Copies... 51 Image Repeat... 52 Double Copies... 54 Centering... 54 Positive/Negative ... 55 Mirror... 56 Margin Adjustment ... 56 Erase... 57 Preset Stamp ... 60 User Stamp ...
  • Page 10 5. User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) ... 91 Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) ... 97 Exiting From the User Tools... 97 General Features General Features General Features General Features General Features Reproduction Ratio...

  • Page 11: Notice

    Notice Do not make copies of any item for which copying is prohibited by law. Copying the following items is normally prohibited by local law: Bank bills, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses. The color copy samples in this book may differ slightly from the actual copies due to printing effects.

  • Page 12: How To Read This Manual

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

  • Page 13: Machine Types

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

  • Page 14: Functions That Require Options

    Functions that Require Options The available functions depend on your machine configuration and which op- tions you have. See the table below. ❍Required options Functions Document Feeder (ADF) 500-Sheet Finisher 1000-Sheet Finisher Shift Sort Tray Duplex Unit Bypass Tray ❍ ❍...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Control Panel Note ❒ This illustration shows the Control Panel of the machine with options fully in- stalled. Screen Contrast knob Adjusts the brightness of the display pan- { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key • User Tools Press to change the default settings and conditions to meet your require- ments.

  • Page 16: Common Key Operations

    Important ❒ Do not turn the main power off while the main power indicator is flashing. The hard disk may mal- function. Operation switch Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator goes on). To turn the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).

  • Page 17: Placing Originals

    Originals Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where Original Is Placed Original Size Exposure glass Up to A3 Document feeder 1-sided originals: A3L – A5KL 2-sided originals: A3L – A5KL ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Where Original Is Placed Original Size...

  • Page 18: Sizes Detectable By The Auto Paper Select

    Placing Originals • Pasted originals • Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art paper, alu- minum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper • Originals with perforated lines • Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts •...
  • Page 19 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Exposure glass Reference position Horizontal size Maximum Scanning area (297x420mm) 11"x17" (279x432mm) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Document feeder Sizes difficult to detect It is difficult for the machine to detect the sizes of the following originals, so se- lect the paper size manually.

  • Page 20: Missing Image Area

    Placing Originals Missing Image Area Even if you correctly place originals in the document feeder or on the exposure glass, margins of a few millimeters on all four sides of the original might not be copied. 0 - 4 mm, 0”- 0.16” 0 - 4 mm, 0”- 0.16”...

  • Page 21: Direction-Fixed Paper Or 2-Sided Paper

    Originals Direction-fixed paper or 2-sided paper Direction-fixed (top to bottom) or 2-sided paper (e.g., letterhead paper, punched paper, or copied paper) might not be printed correctly depending on how the originals and paper are placed. Set "Letterhead setting" in system settings, and then place the original and paper as shown below.

  • Page 22: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Placing Originals Note ❒ Place originals after correction flu- id and ink have completely dried. Not taking this precaution could dirty the exposure glass with marks that will be copied. Reference For document sizes you can set. ⇒ p.7 “Originals”.

  • Page 23: Placing Originals On The Exposure Glass

    Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass A A A A Lift the exposure glass cover or the document feeder. Important ❒ Do not open the exposure glass cover or the document feeder forcefully. Otherwise, the cover of the document feeder might open or be damaged.
  • Page 24 Placing Originals A A A A Set the document guide to the original size. B B B B Align the edges of the original and place it on the document feeder (ADF) with the side to be copied facing up. Limit mark Document guide Note...
  • Page 25 A A A A Press [Special Original]. B B B B Press [SADF]. C C C C Press [OK]. D D D D Place one page of an original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The Auto Feed indicator is shown on the display.
  • Page 26 Placing Originals B B B B Press [Mixed Size], and then press [OK]. C C C C Align the rear and left edges of the originals as shown in the il- lustration. Place into the document feeder Vertical size D D D D Adjust the guide to the widest original size.

  • Page 27: Copying

    Basic Procedure A A A A When the machine is set for user codes, enter a user code (up to 8 digits) with the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. The machine is ready to copy. Reference For Users Code, see ⇒...

  • Page 28: Auto Start

    Copying Auto Start Copy starts automatically when the machine is ready for copy. A A A A Set the copy contents while “Please wait.” is displayed. B B B B Set the original. C C C C Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The { { { { Start} } } } key lamp will flash.

  • Page 29: Job Preset

    Job Preset You can set up the next copy content during copy. If a long copy job is in progress and you do not wish to wait for it to finish, you can use this function to set up the next copy job in advance.

  • Page 30: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray The optional bypass tray is required to use this function. Use the bypass tray to copy onto spe- cial paper (OHP transparencies, label paper (adhesive labels), thick paper (for example: postcards and enve- lopes), thin paper), and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays.
  • Page 31 B B B B Insert the paper with the side you want to copy facing down until you hear the beep, and align the paper guide to the paper size. Extender Note ❒ If the guides are not flush with the copy paper, images might be skewed or paper misfeed might occur.
  • Page 32 Copying ❒ To register the custom size entered, press [Program] and then press [Exit]. E Press [OK]. When copying onto special paper A Press the { { { { #} } } } key. B Select paper type in "Special paper".

  • Page 33: When Copying On The Back Side Of Paper

    When Copying on the Back Side of Paper Using the Bypass Tray, you can make copies on the back side of pages that have already been copied on the front side. Note ❒ Do not use paper that has been used in other copying machines or printers.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 ⇒ p.i “What You Can Do With This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments>” The following basic functions are ex- plained in this section.

  • Page 36: Convert Colors

    Copying When the { { { { Two-color} } } } key is selected A A A A Select either [Two Color] or [Red & Black]. When [Red & Black] is pressed A Press [OK]. When [Two Color] is pressed A Press [Change Color Setting].

  • Page 37: Erase Color

    Selecting from [User Color] A Press [User Color]. B Select from the registered colors, then press [OK]. G G G G After selecting all the colors to be converted, press [OK]. H H H H Set the original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 38 Copying Selecting from the [User Color] A Press [User Color]. B Select a registered color, and then press [OK]. E E E E Set the original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 39: Copy Functions

    Copy Functions Adjusting Copy Image Density There are three types of adjustment available: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Image Density The machine automatically adjusts the image density. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual image density You can adjust the density of the overall original in 9 steps.

  • Page 40: Selecting Original Type Setting

    Copying Selecting Original Type Setting Select one of the following 6 types to match your originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text Select this mode when your origi- nals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text/Photo Select Text/Photo when your orig- inals contain photographs or pic- tures with text.

  • Page 41: 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 the original size and the reproduction ratio. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Paper Select Choose the tray containing the paper you wish to copy onto: a paper tray, by- pass tray or large capacity tray (LCT).
  • Page 42 Copying Auto Paper Select A A A A Make sure that [Auto Paper Select] is selected. Note ❒ Trays with a key mark will not be automatically selected. ⇒ "Paper Size Settings" in the General Settings Guide Manual Paper Select A A A A Select the paper tray, bypass tray or large capacity tray (LCT).
  • Page 43 - Rotated copy If the direction in which your original is placed (L or K) is different from that of the paper you are copying onto, this function rotates the original image by 90° and fits it on the copy paper. This function works when Auto Paper Select or Auto Reduce/Enlarge is selected.

  • Page 44: 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 is scanned. When the Original is set on the exposure glass, the up- per left corner will be the base point.

  • Page 45: Zoom

    - Create Margin Mode Use "Create Margin" to reduce the im- age to 93% of its original size with the center as reference. You can register this function in a shortcut key on the initial display. By combining it with the Reduce/Enlarge function, you can also provide the Reduce/Enlarge copy with a margin.

  • Page 46: Auto Reduce/Enlarge

    Copying Note ❒ To change the ratio in 1% steps, just press [n To change the ratio in 10% steps, press and hold down n ] or [o o ]. ❒ If you have incorrectly en- tered the ratio, readjust the ratio with [n To enter the ratio with the number keys...

  • Page 47: Size Magnification

    Size Magnification This function calculates an enlarge- ment or reduction ratio based upon the lengths of the original and copy. Ainch 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 48: Directional Size Magnification (Inch)

    Copying A A A A Press [Reduce/Enlarge]. B B B B Press [Specifd. Ratio]. C C C C Press [Direct. Mag.%]. To enter the ratio with the number keys A Press [Horizontal]. B Enter the desired ratio with the number keys, followed by [#]. C Press [Vertical].

  • Page 49: 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 with the number keys, and then press [#]. E E E E Enter the horizontal size of the copy with the number keys, and then press [#].
  • Page 50 Copying Note ❒ The paper sizes that can be used in the Rotate Sort function are as follows. Metric version Inch version ❒ To use the Rotate Sort function, two paper trays with paper identical in size and different in direction (KL) are required.
  • Page 51 C C C C Place your originals. Note ❒ When placing an original on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied. When placing an original in the docu- ment feeder (ADF), set so that the first page is on the top. ❒...

  • Page 52: Stack

    Copying Stack Copies can be assembled with each page placed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Shift Stack • The optional 500-Sheet finisher, 1000-Sheet Finisher or Shift Sort Tray is required to use this func- tion. This function groups copies of each page in a multi-page origi- nal together.

  • Page 53: Staple

    Staple An optional finisher and the bridge unit are required to use this function. Each copy set can be stapled together. Note ❒ You cannot use the Bypass Tray with this function. Stapling position and original setting Place all the originals in the automatic document feeder (ADF) in the orientation in which they can be read normally.
  • Page 54 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1000-Sheet Finisher Not available for paper size larger than A4. Original location Exposure Document glass Feeder Stapling position...
  • Page 55 A A A A Select one of the stapling positions. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 500-Sheet Finisher Note ❒ The stapling position will be fixed to “Top”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1000-Sheet Finisher Note ❒ When you select the stapling position, Sort mode is automatically selected. Reference ⇒...

  • Page 56: Duplex

    Copying Duplex There are two types of duplex. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided → → → → 2 Sided Copies two 1–side pages on one 2– sided page. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided → → → → 2 Sided Copies one 2–sided page on one 2–...
  • Page 57 A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. B B B B Select ([1 Sided]/[2 Sided]) for "Orig- inal", and then press ([1 Sided]/[2 Sided]) for "Copy". Note ❒ To change the copy orientation, press [Orientation]. ⇒ p.47 “Orig- inals and Copy Direction” C C C C Press [OK].

  • Page 58: Sided Combine

    Copying 1 Sided Combine Combine several pages on one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies two 1-sided originals to one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies four 1-sided originals to one side of a sheet.

  • Page 59: Sided Combine

    B B B B Press ([1 Sided]/[2 Sided]) for "Orig- inal", and then press [Combine 1 Side] for "Copy". Reference ⇒ p.47 “Originals and Copy Di- rection” C C C C Select the number of originals to combine, and then press [OK]. D D D D Select the paper.
  • Page 60 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided 8 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies four 2-sided originals to one sheet with four pages per side. Front Back ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided 16 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies eight 2-sided originals to one sheet with eight pages per side.

  • Page 61: Series Copies

    Series Copies You can use this function only when you are making a copy from the Ex- posure Glass. Separately copies the front and back of a 2–sided original or the two facing pages of a bound original onto two sheets.

  • Page 62: Image Repeat

    Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. B B B B Press [Series]. C C C C Select ([Book→ → → → 1 Sided]/[Book→ → → → 2 Sided]/[Front&Back→ → → → 2 Sided]) and press [OK]. D D D D Press [OK].
  • Page 63 A A A A Select the size of the copy paper and the reproduction ratio. B B B B Press [Edit/Color Creation]. C C C C Press [Edit Image]. D D D D Press [Image Repeat]. E E E E Confirm that [Whole Area] is select- ed, then press [OK].

  • Page 64: Double Copies

    Copying Double Copies One original image is copied twice on one copy as shown in the illustration. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ See the following table for original and copy paper sizes when using a 100% ratio.

  • Page 65: Positive/Negative

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original Original size and direction placed on: 11" × 17"L, 8 Exposure " × 11"KL glass 11" × 17"L, 8 Document " × 11"KL, 10" × 14"L, feeder " × 8 "KL A A A A Select the paper.

  • Page 66: Mirror

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

  • Page 67: Erase

    A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase/Margin Adj.]. C C C C Press [Margin Adjustment]. D D D D Set a binding margin for a front page. Press [← ← ← ← ] and [→ → → → ] when set- ting the left and right margins, and [↓...
  • Page 68 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Center/Border This mode erases both the center and edge margins of the original image. Reference The erase width is set to 10mm (0.4”) at default settings. You can change this settings with the User Tools. ⇒...
  • Page 69 Selecting [Diff. Width] A Press [Diff. Width]. B Press the key for the border you wish to change and set an erase border width with [n o ]. and [o C Press [OK]. E E E E Press [OK]. F F F F Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 70: Preset Stamp

    Copying F F F F Press [OK]. G G G G Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Preset Stamp Messages that you use frequently can be stored in the machine's memory and stamped on copies.

  • Page 71: User Stamp

    B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [Preset Stamp]. D D D D Select the desired message. E E E E Press [All Pages] or [1st Page only] to select the print page. Note ❒ You can change the color, posi- tion, size, and density of the stamp.
  • Page 72 Copying Reference Related Initial Settings ⇒ p.104 “Stamp Position 1 - 4” ⇒ p.104 “Stamp Format 1 - 4” ⇒ p.104 “Stamp Color : 1 - 4” A A A A Register a user stamp. Reference ⇒ p.62 “To program the user stamp”...
  • Page 73 Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. C C C C Press [Copier/Document Server Fea- tures]. T h e m ai n m e n u o f t h e C o p i - er/Document Server Features ap- pears.

  • Page 74: Date Stamp

    H H H H Select [Delete]. I I I I Press [Exit]. The display returns to the main menu of the Copier/Document Server Features. J J J J Press [Exit]. Exits the settings and will become ready to copy.
  • Page 75 Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. Reference Related Initial Settings ⇒ p.104 “Font” ⇒ p.104 “Size” ⇒ p.104 “Superimpose” ⇒ p.104 “Stamp Position” ⇒ p.104 “Stamp Color” ⇒ General Settings Guide “Timer Setting” A A A A Press [Edit/Color Creation].

  • Page 76: Page Numbering

    Copying Page Numbering Use this function to print page num- bers on your copies. There are six types of Page Number- ing (n is the total number of pages in your original): • P1,P2,…Pn • 1/n,2/n,...n/n • -1-,-2-,...-n- • P.1,P.2,...P.n •...
  • Page 77 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 color, stamp position, pages to be stamped, and numbering.
  • Page 78 Copying E E E E Press [Last Number], and then enter the page number at which to stop numbering with the number keys, then press the { { { { #} } } } key. Note ❒ If you wish to print onto the last page, press [to the end].

  • Page 79: Covers

    If you selected (1-1, 1-2,…) A A A A Press the right [Change]. B B B B Press [First Printing Page], and then enter the original sheet number from which to start numbering with the number keys. Note ❒ To change the number entered, press [Clear] or the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } k ey , an d th e n e n t er a n e w number.

  • Page 80: Slip Sheets

    Copying • Blank ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front/Back Covers The first and last pages of your original are copied on separate pa- per for use as covers. • Copy • Blank Note ❒ If Blank mode is selected, the cover will not be counted as a copy.
  • Page 81 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When using OHP transparencies set on the bypass tray • Copy • Blank Note ❒ When not copying onto slip sheets, the sheets will not be counted as copies. A A A A Press [Cover/Slip Sheet]. B B B B Press [Slip Sheet].

  • Page 82: Storing Originals In The Document Server

    Copying Storing Originals in the Document Server The Document Server enables you to save documents in the machine mem- ory and then print them as you want. Important ❒ Data stored in the machine might be lost if some kind of failure oc- curs.

  • Page 83: 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 the im- age adjustment functions. ⇒ p.i “What You Can Do With This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”...

  • Page 84: Color Balance

    Color Adjustment/Program Color Balance Adjusts the overall color tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions. ⇒ p.i “What You Can Do With This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”...
  • Page 85 Changing the registered contents A A A A Press the { { { { Adjust/Program Color} } } } key. B B B B Confirm that [Color Balance] is se- lected, and press [Program Color Balance]. C C C C Select the program number (1–3) to be changed.

  • Page 86: Image Adjustment

    Color Adjustment/Program Image Adjustment Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions. ⇒ p.i “What You Can Do With This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>” The followings are types of image ad- justments you can make. ❖...

  • Page 87: Auto Color Calibration

    B B B B Press [Maintenance]. C C C C Press [Auto Color Calibration]. D D D D Press [Start] on the “Copier Func- tion”. E E E E Press [Start Printing] and a test pat- tern will be printed.
  • Page 88 Color Adjustment/Program Note ❒ The test pattern will not be read if it is set in the optional docu- ment feeder (ADF). ❒ Set the test pattern in the follow- ing way: ❒ When the optional document feeder (ADF) is installed, make sure to set the test pattern on the exposure glass, and then 2 or 3 white sheets, same size as the...

  • Page 89: User Color

    User Color You can register colors made by ad- justing the density of yellow, magen- ta, cyan, and black. You can also give a name to the colors you register, and print out registered colors. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions ⇒...
  • Page 90 Color Adjustment/Program Selecting from registered colors A Press [User Color]. B Select from colors. E E E E Specify the color density. n ] [o Using [n A Specify the density in percent- ages (%) using [n Using [With Number keys] A Press [With Number keys].

  • Page 91: Mixing Colors Manually With The Number Keys

    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 92: Programs

    Color Adjustment/Program Programs You can store the frequently used copy job settings in the machine memory and recall them for future use. Storing a Program Note ❒ You can store up to 10 programs. ❒ You can select the standard mode or program No.

  • Page 93: Deleting A Program

    F F F F Press [OK]. When the settings are successfully stored, the m m indicator goes on.The screen returns to the initial copy display for a while. Changing a stored program A A A A Check the program settings. Note ❒...
  • Page 94 Color Adjustment/Program...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want When a Message is Displayed The following chart contains explanations for the common messages. If other messages appear, follow the instructions as they are displayed. Problem Cause Cannot detect original size. Improper original is placed.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot copy. Original is being scanned by other functions. Cause Action The Document Server func- To cancel the job in process, press [Exit], and then press the { { { { Document tion is in use. Server} } } } key. Next, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key.

  • Page 97: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

    If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Cause 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 98: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want

    Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want This section explains causes and remedies when copy results are not as expect- 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 99 Problem Cause In Image Repeat mode, the You selected copy paper original image is not cop- the same size as the origi- ied repeatedly. nals, or you did not select the proper reproduction ratio. The stamp position is The paper orientation is wrong.

  • Page 100: When Memory Is Full

    Troubleshooting When Memory is Full Note ❒ If you set "Memory Full Auto Scan Restart" of the User Tools ( ⇒ p.105 ) to "Yes", the memory overflow message will not be displayed, but make Con- nect Copy for the scanned originals automatically. Connect Copy continues scanning and copying until finishing the job.

  • Page 101: 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 ⇒ p.98 “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 ⇒...
  • Page 102 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features 3/5 ⇒ p.99 “General Features Copy Function Key: F1~F5 General Features 4/5 ⇒ p.99 “General Features Document Server Storage Key: F1~F5 General Features 5/5 ⇒ p.100 “General Features Clear Bypass Mode...
  • Page 103 Priority Setting: Enlarge Reproduction Ratio 2/2 ⇒ p.100 “Reproduction Ratio Reduce 1~6 Priority Setting: Reduce Ratio for Create Margin R/E Priority User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) Default Settings ” Metric version • Shortcut R/E 1: 71% • Shortcut R/E 2: 141% •...
  • Page 104 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Edit 1/2 ⇒ p.101 “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 105 User Tools Item Names User Stamp Date Stamp User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) Default Settings Program/Delete Stamp Stamp Position : 1~4 Metric version • Position: Top right • Top Margin: 24mm • Right Margin: 24mm Inch version • Position: Top right •...
  • Page 106 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Page Numbering Input/Output ⇒ p.105 “Input/Output” Switch to Batch SADF Auto Reset Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Select Stack Function Letterhead Setting Adjust Color Image ⇒ p.106 “Adjust Color Image”...

  • Page 107: Accessing The User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)

    The Copier/Document Server Fea- tures menu appears. C C C C Select the menu you want to set. Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Setting screen for each menu will be displayed. Reference ⇒ p.91 “User Tools Menu (Cop- i e r / D o c u m e n t S e r v e r F e a - tures)”...

  • Page 108: General Features

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) General Features ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select Priority As a default setting, Auto Paper Select is selected. You can cancel this setting. ⇒ p.31 “Selecting Copy Paper” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Display...

  • Page 109: General Features 2 / 5

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Job End Call You can choose whether or not the beeper sounds when copying is complete. Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Note ❒ If the "Panel Tone" of the User Tools (System Settings) settings is "ON", the machine beeps to...

  • Page 110: General Features

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) General Features ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Clear Bypass Mode Set this function to whether or not the settings of the Bypass Tray are cleared, when the machine is turned on, reset, or modes are cleared.

  • Page 111: Edit

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase Center Width You can specify the width of the erased center margins this func- tion. Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Edit ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Cover Copy in Combine You can specify whether to make a...
  • Page 112 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Image Repeat Separation Line You can select a separation line in Image Repeat mode from None, Solid, Broken A, Broken B or Crop Marks. • None • Solid • Broken A •...

  • Page 113: Stamp

    1.5mm (0.06”) will not be dis- played as the width of the sepa- ration line, when specifying solid or broken lines. Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Stamp Preset Stamp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Priority You can select the stamp type that is given priority when [Preset Stamp] is pressed.
  • Page 114 User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) User Stamp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Program/Delete Stamp You can register/change/delete these designs as user stamps. Note ❒ You can register up to 4 custom stamps with your favorite de- signs. Reference For how to Program/Delete Stamp, see ⇒...

  • Page 115: Input/Output

    SADF mode is displayed when you press the Special Origi- nal key. ⇒ p.14 “Batch mode” Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ SADF Auto Reset When you set one original at a time...

  • Page 116: Adjust Color Image

    User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) Note ❒ If you select [No] : • When the memory becomes full, the machine stops oper- ation allowing you to remove the copy pages delivered on the output tray. ❒ If you select [Yes] : •...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Combination Chart The combination chart given below shows which modes can be used together. When you read the chart, see the following table. ❍ means that these modes can be used together. means that these modes cannot be used together. The second mode selected will be the mode you're working in.

  • Page 118: Supplementary Informations

    Specifications Supplementary Informations ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Bypass Tray Copy • The following paper sizes can be selected as the standard sizes. A3L, A4KL, A5KL, A6L, B4L, B5KL, B6L, 11" × 17"L, 8 " × 11"KL, 5 " × 13", 12" × 18"L, 8KL, 16KKL, 3 13"L, 8 C5 EnvK, C6 EnvL, DL EnvK ❖...
  • Page 119 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 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 ratio that you can specify are 25-400%. •...
  • Page 120 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort, Rotate Sort, Stack Paper sizes and orientations that can be used in the Sort function are as fol- lows. 500-Sheet Finisher A3L, B4L, A4KL, B5K, 11" × 17"L, 8 " × 11"KL, 8KL, 16KK To place paper of size 12"...
  • Page 121 Paper Size and Direction A4KL, B5KL , A5K × 10 "KL , 16KKL A3L, B4L, 11" × 17"L, 8 × 13"L, 8KL Finisher proof tray A4KL, B5KL, A5KL, B6L, A6L, 8 " × 8 "KL, 5 A3L, B4L, 11" × 17"L, 8 ×...
  • Page 122 Specifications • When paper types is selected to [Thick Paper], [Thick: Dup.Back], [Plain: Dup.Back], [Label Paper], or [OHP] in the System Settings, stapling cannot be done. • 500-Sheet Finisher can staple papers of 64-128g/m weight. • 1000-Sheet Finisher can staple papers of 64-96g/m weight.
  • Page 123 • Label paper (adhesive labels) • OHP transparencies • Envelopes When an odd number of originals is set in the optional document feeder, the back of the last page of copied paper is blank. During copying, the image is shifted to allow for the binding margin. •...
  • Page 124 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase The width of the erased margin varies depending on the reproduction ratio. This function is available for the following paper sizes. • Metric version Where Original Is Set Exposure glass Document feeder • Inch version Where Original Is Set Exposure glass Document feeder...
  • Page 125 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 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 se- lect the "P1, P2"...

  • Page 126: Index

    INDEX 1 sided → 2 sided , 46 1 sided combine 1 sided 2 pages → combine 1 side , 48 1 sided 4 pages → combine 1 side , 48 1 sided 8 pages → combine 1 side , 48 2 sided 1 page →...
  • Page 127 Control panel , 5 Copy/document server features , 91 Copy functions , 29 1 sided combine , 48 2 sided combine , 49 adjusting copy image density , 29 auto reduce/enlarge , 36 centering , 54 covers , 69 date stamp , 64 directional magnification (%) , 37 directional size magnification (mm) , 38 double copies , 54...
  • Page 128 Font , 104 Format , 104 Full color copy , 25 Function keys , 6 Function Status indicator , 6 General features , 91 , 92 , 98 , 99 , 100 auto image density priority , 100 auto paper select priority , 98 auto tray switching , 98 change initial mode , 99 clear bypass mode , 100...
  • Page 129 Page numbering , 104 color , 67 duplex back page stamping position , 104 first printing page , 67 font , 104 page numbering in combine , 105 position , 67 position and original orientation , 61 size , 104 stamp color , 105 stamp format , 104 stamp on designated slip sheet , 105...
  • Page 130 Supplementary specifications , 108 auto reduce/enlarge , 109 bypass tray copy , 108 centering , 113 combine , 113 date stamp , 114 directional size magnification , 109 duplex , 112 erase , 114 front/back cover , 115 front cover , 115 margin adjustment , 113 page numbering , 115 preset enlarge/reduce , 108...
  • Page 131 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.
  • Page 132 Type for C2408/DSc224/LD024c/Aficio 1224C Type for C3210/DSc232/LD032c/Aficio 1232C Printed in China UE USA B051-6607A B0516607A...

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