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Ricoh Aficio 1515 Copy Reference Manual

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Placing Originals
Copying
Troubleshooting
User Tools (Copier Features)
Remarks
Specifications
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before
using the machine.

Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Placing Originals Copying Troubleshooting User Tools (Copier Features) Remarks Specifications Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before using the machine.
  • Page 2 Type for 3515/DSm415/LD015 /Aficio 1515 Type for 3515F/DSm415f/LD015f /Aficio 1515F Type for 3515MF/DSm415pf/LD015spf /Aficio 1515MF Printed in China EN USA B129-6607...
  • Page 3 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. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 4 In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. c means STAND BY. Trademark ® ® PostScript and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 5: 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. Two CD-ROMs are provided: •...
  • Page 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ...i Notice ...1 How to Read This Manual ...3 Safety Information ...4 Safety During Operation...4 Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels ...6 Control Panel...8 Display ...9 Turning On the Power ...11 Turning On the Main Power ...11 Turning On the Power ...11 Turning Off the Power ...12 Turning Off the Main Power ...12...
  • Page 8 3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want...35 When a Message Is Displayed...35 If You Cannot Make Clear Copies...36 If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want ...37 When Memory Is Full ...38 B Loading Paper ...39 Loading Paper...39 D Adding Toner...40 Handling Toner...40...

  • Page 9: Notice

    Notice Important 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 billes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses. Notice To Wireless LAN Interface (option) Users Notes to users in the United States of America Notice:...
  • Page 10 Note to users in Canada Note: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 11: How To Read This Manual

    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.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Positions Of Rwarning And Rcaution Labels

    Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION Labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. The inside of this machine gets very hot. Do not touch the inside. Doing so could result in a burn.
  • Page 15 Note The anti-condensation heater is optional. For details, contact your service rep- resentative.

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Control Panel Copier only ABU108S.eps Fax, printer and/or scanner installed ABU109S.eps {Copy} key Press to activate the copier function. Indicators Display errors and machine status. • h: Error indicator See “Control Panel”, General Settings Guide. • D: Add Toner indicator See p.40 “D Adding Toner”.

  • Page 17: Display

    On indicator Lights when the operation switch is on. Reference p.11 “Turning On the Power” Operation switch Press to turn the power on. The On indi- cator lights. To turn the power off, press again. Note This key is inactivate during scanning or while setting defaults.
  • Page 18 Reading the Display and Using Keys The display is not touch sensitive. Use the following keys to select the keys and items displayed on the screen. Selection keys Correspond to items at the bottom line on the display. Example: when the combine function is •...

  • Page 19: Turning On The Power

    Turning On the Power This machine has two power switch- Operation switch (right side of the control panel) Press to activate the machine. When the machine has finished warming up, you can operate the machine. Main power switch (left side of the ma- chine) Turning off this switch makes the main power indicator on the right...

  • Page 20: Turning Off The Power

    Turning Off the Power Press the operation switch. The On indicator goes off. ABU112S.eps Note Even if you press the operation switch, the indicator does not go out, but blinks in the follow- ing case: • During communication with external equipment. Turning Off the Main Power Important Do not turn off the main power...

  • Page 21: Saving Energy

    Saving Energy • Low Power/Auto Off The machine automatically enters Low Power mode automatically after a job is finished, and the se- lected time elapsed. A f t e r a s p e c i f i e d p e r i o d h a s passed, following job completion, the machine automatically turns off, in order to conserve energy.

  • Page 23: Placing Originals

    Originals Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals Metric version Original location Original size Exposure glass Up to A4L A4L – A5KL Inch version Original location Original size Exposure glass Up to 8 " Note About 30 originals can be placed in the ADF. Non-compatible originals for the ADF Placing the following types of originals in the ADF can cause paper misfeeds or re- sult in damage to the originals.

  • Page 24: Sizes Selectable As Regular Size Originals

    Placing Originals Note The original might become dirty if it is written with a pencil or a similar tool. Sizes Selectable as Regular Size Originals You can select the following original sizes on the display: A4L, B5 JIS (Japan Industrial Standard)L, A5KL, 8 13"L "...

  • Page 25: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Note Take care to place originals only af- ter any correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this precaution could cause marks on the exposure glass that will be cop- ied onto paper. Reference For original sizes you can set, see p.15 “Originals”...

  • Page 26: Placing Originals In The Adf

    Placing Originals Placing Originals in the ADF Note Do not stack originals over the lim- it mark on the side fence of the ADF. The last page should be on the bot- tom. Do not place anything on the ADF cover, doing so could cause a mal- function.

  • Page 27: Placing Custom Size Originals

    Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. ***CPY003.tif*** The “ ” message appears. Accepted When the regular size originals settings are registered, appears at the top of the copy dis- play. ***CPY006.tif*** Note To cancel the registered original size, press the {Clear Modes} key.
  • Page 28 Placing Originals Enter the horizontal size of the original using the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. ***CPY004.tif*** Note If you make a mistake, press the {Clear/Stop} key, and then enter the value again. Enter the vertical size of the origi- nal using the number keys, and then press the {OK} key.

  • Page 29: Copying

    Basic Procedure If the machine has user codes set, enter a user code (up to eight dig- its) using the number keys, and then press the {OK} or {#} key. The machine is ready to copy. Reference For user codes, see “Key Opera- tor Tools”, General Settings Guide.

  • Page 30: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto OHP transparencies, thick paper, enve- lopes and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays. Important Paper of 14.01 inch length, or larg- er, is likely to jam, crease, or not feed in properly.
  • Page 31 Insert the paper with the side you want to copy facing down, and then adjust the paper guide with the paper size. ZFOY250E.eps Horizontal size Vertical size Extender Paper guides Note If the guides are not flush against the copy paper, images might be skewed or paper mis- feeds might occur.

  • Page 32: When Copying Onto Regular Size Paper

    Copying When copying onto regular size paper Make sure the bypass tray is se- lected. Note If any other paper tray is select- ed, using {U} or {T} to select the bypass tray. Press the {#} key. Select [Paper Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.

  • Page 33: When Copying Onto Special Paper

    Enter the vertical size of the origi- nal using the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. ***CPY013.tif*** The “ ” message appears. Accepted When copying onto special paper Make sure the bypass tray is se- lected. Note If any other paper tray is select- ed, using {U} or {T} to select the bypass tray.
  • Page 34 Copying Select the envelope size from [C6 envL] [C5 envL] [DL envL], and then press the {OK} key. CPY011.tif The “ ” message appears. Accepted Press the {#} key. ***CPY015.tif*** Select [Paper Type] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. CPY009.tif Select [Thick Paper] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.

  • Page 35: Copier Functions

    Copier Functions Adjusting Image Density You can adjust copy image density to match your originals. If you require darker or lighter cop- ies, adjust image density accordingly. Press the {Lighter} or {Darker} key to adjust the density. ABU115S.eps The image density changes in five increments as follows: ABU042S.eps Lighter...

  • Page 36: Selecting Copy Paper

    Copying Selecting Copy Paper Choose the tray containing the paper you want to copy onto: a paper tray or the bypass tray. Select the paper tray or bypass tray using {U} or {T}. The selected tray and the paper size appear. CPY001.tif Reference p.22 “Copying from the Bypass...

  • Page 37: Zoom

    Select a ratio using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Accepted Place your originals, and then press the {Start} key. Zoom You can change the reproduction ra- tio in increments of 1%. CP2Z0100.eps Note You can also select a preset ratio...

  • Page 38: Sort

    Copying Sort You can scan originals into memory and automatically sort copies. Copies are assembled as sequentially ordered sets. Cp160-a.eps Press the {Sort} key. ABU117S.eps Note When canceling the Sort func- tion, press the {Sort} key, and make sure the {Sort} key indica- tor is off.

  • Page 39: Duplex

    Duplex 1 Sided 2 Sided Copies 2 one-sided pages onto 1 two-sided page. CP69.eps Original orientation and completed copies The resulting copy image will differ according to the orientation in which you place the originals (vertical K or horizontal L ). ABU043S.eps The table shows the orientation of im- ages on the front and back of copies,...

  • Page 40: One-Sided Combine

    Copying B Select the copy orientation us- ing {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. ***CPY019.tif*** The “ Accepted pears. Place your originals. When placing originals on the exposure glass A Place the original, and then press the {Start} key. Note Start from the first page to be copied.

  • Page 41: Two-Sided Combine

    To select the orientation Note You can select the original ori- entation when [Always Specify] is selected in [Orientation] under [Copier Features] (User Tools). See p.46 “Orientation”. A Select the orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. CPY018.tif The “...
  • Page 42 Copying To select the orientation Note You can select the original ori- entation when [Always Specify] is selected in [Orientation] under [Copier Features] (User Tools). See p.46 “Orientation”. A Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. CPY018.tif B Select the copy orientation us- ing {U} or {T}, and then press...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want When a Message Is Displayed The following chart contains explanations for common messages. If other mes- sages appear, follow the instructions as they are displayed. Note For messages not listed here, see General Settings Guide. Message Cannot dup.

  • Page 44: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

    Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Copies appear dirty. The reverse side of an orig- inal image is copied. A shadow appears on cop- ies if you use pasted origi- nals. The same copy area is dirty whenever making copies. Copies are too light.

  • Page 45: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want

    If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want This section explains causes and remedies when copy results are not as expect- Basic Problem Causes You cannot combine sever- Selected functions cannot al functions. be used together. Combine Problem Causes When using Combine, The copy paper you speci- parts of the image are not fied does not match the siz-...

  • Page 46: When Memory Is Full

    Troubleshooting When Memory Is Full Messages Memory is full. [Print] scanned orig., [Clear] to cancel/clear memory. [Clear][Print] Note Copying will stop and this message will be displayed when the memory is full. Reset * orig., then press [Resume] to scan and copy the re- maining originals.

  • Page 47: B Loading Paper

    B Loading Paper Reference For paper types and sizes, see Gen- eral Settings Guide. Loading Paper Note You can change the paper size, see General Settings Guide. This illustration shows Tray 1. Pull the paper tray out slowly un- til it stops. Push the metal plate down, and then square the paper and load it in the tray.

  • Page 48: D Adding Toner

    Troubleshooting D Adding Toner When D appears, it is time to add 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.

  • Page 49: Removing Toner

    Removing Toner ABU033S ABU034S • 1: Open the front cover of the machine. • 2: Lift the green lever. • 3: Push the green lever, and then gently pull out the holder. • 4: Press the toner bottle back to raise its top, and then gently pull it out.

  • Page 50: Inserting Toner

    Troubleshooting Inserting Toner ABU035S ABU036S • 1: Hold the new bottle horizontally and shake it from side to side five or six times. 2: Remove the black cap. Note Do not remove the black cap before shaking. Do not remove the inner cap. •...

  • Page 51: User Tools (Copier Features)

    4. User Tools (Copier Features) Accessing User Tools (Copier Features) This section is for key operators in charge of this machine. Key operators can change or make default settings. Note Be sure to quit User Tools and re- turn to the initial copy display when all settings are complete.

  • Page 52: Quitting User Tools

    User Tools (Copier Features) Change settings by following in- structions on the display, and then press the {OK} key. ***CPY024.tif*** The “ Programmed pears. Note To discontinue the operation and return to the initial display, press the {User Tools/Counter} key. Quitting User Tools Press the {User Tools/Counter} key.

  • Page 53: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    Settings You Can Change with User Tools Auto Tray Switching If you load paper of the same size and in the same orientation in two trays, the machine automatically shifts to the other tray when the first tray runs out of paper. This function is called "Auto Tray Switching".

  • Page 54: Orientation

    User Tools (Copier Features) Orientation • You can select the original orienta- tion when making Combine cop- ies. Note Default: Do not Specify When you select [Always Specify], you must select the orientation of originals. Max. Number of Sets The maximum copy quantity can be set between 1 and 99 using number keys.

  • Page 55: Preset R/E Priority

    Preset R/E Priority You can set the ratio with priority when [R/E] is selected. Note Default: • Metric version: 71% • Inch version: 65% Duplex Margin You can specify left margin on the back side of copies, and top margin on the front side.
  • Page 56 User Tools (Copier Features)

  • Page 57: Remarks

    Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the ma- chine, you should take care that the power cord will not be dam- aged under the machine. Important Do not turn the power off while the On indicator is lit or blinking.

  • Page 58: Where To Put Your Machine

    Remarks Where to Put Your Machine Machine Environment Choose your machine's location care- fully. Environmental conditions greatly affect its performance. Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from hu- midity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. •...

  • Page 59: Moving

    Moving R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the ma- chine, you should take care that the power cord will not be dam- aged under the machine. R CAUTION: •...

  • Page 60: Access To The Machine

    Remarks Access to the Machine Place the machine near the power source, providing the clearance areas shown. CP9991EE.eps Rear: 1 cm (0.4") or more Right: 1 cm (0.4") or more Front: 75 cm (29.6") or more Left: 1 cm (0.4") or more Note For the required space when op- tions are installed, contact your...

  • Page 61: Maintaining Your Machine

    Maintaining Your Machine If the exposure glass, or ADF belt is dirty, copy clarity may be reduced. Clean these parts if they are dirty. Cleaning the machine Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth. Then wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water.
  • Page 62 Remarks...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Combination Chart The combination chart below shows which functions can be used together. When you read the chart, see the following table: These functions can be used together. These functions cannot be used together. The second function selected will be the function you are working in.

  • Page 64: Supplementary Information

    Specifications Supplementary Information Bypass Tray Copy • The following paper sizes can be selected as standard sizes: A4L, A5KL, B5 JISL, 8 " 10 "L, 8" 13"L, 8 " 9 "L, 3 • When the beeper is turned off, it will not sound if you insert paper into the bypass tray.
  • Page 65 Inch version Ratio (%) 200 (enlarge area by 4) 155 (enlarge area by 2) 50 (reduce area by Zoom • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 50–200%. • You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratios, parts of the image might not be copied or margins will appear on copies.
  • Page 66 Specifications Combine • When using this function, the machine selects the reproduction ratio auto- matically. This reproduction ratio depends on original sizes, if specified, or copy paper sizes. • If the calculated ratio is under the minimum ratio, it is automatically ad- justed to within available range.

  • Page 67: Index

    INDEX 1 sided 2 pages combine 1 side 1 sided 4 pages combine 2 side 1 sided 2 sided Accessing User Tools Adding toner Adjusting image density Auto off Auto tray switching Basic procedure Bypass tray Bypass tray copy Cancel key Changing default settings Cleaning exposure glass...
  • Page 68 Paper loading Photo Placing custom size originals Placing originals in ADF on exposure glass Placing regular size originals Power Power connection Preset reduce/enlarge Preset R/E priority Quitting User Tools Reading display Reduce Regular size originals Regular size paper Remarks Removing toner Reproduction ratio Safety information Saving energy...

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