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SP 1200S User’s Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Important Information in this manual before using the machine.
Table of Contents Section I General General information Using the documentation ..................2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ........2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide ..............2 Viewing documentation ................... 2 Control panel overview (For EU) ................4 Control panel overview (For Asia/Oceania) ............
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Section II Copy Making copies How to copy ......................22 Entering copy mode..................22 Making a single copy ..................22 Making multiple copies ..................22 Stop copying ....................22 2 in 1 ID Copy ....................22 Copy options (temporary settings) ...............23 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ............23 Adjusting contrast ..................24 Using the Options key ...................25 Improving copy quality ...................25...
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting ....................47 If you are having difficulty with your machine ..........47 Improving the print quality ................50 Error and maintenance messages............... 56 Document jams....................58 Paper jams ....................59 Routine maintenance................... 63 Cleaning the outside of the machine .............63 Cleaning the scanner glass ................64 Cleaning the laser scanner window ...............65 Cleaning the corona wire................
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Section I General General information Loading paper and documents General setup...
General information Using the Accessing the documentation Software User’s Guide Thank you for buying this machine! Reading This User’s Guide does not contain all the the documentation will help you make the information about the machine such as how most of your machine. to use the advanced features of Printer, Scanner.
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General information How to find scanning instructions The CD-ROM main menu will appear. There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User's Guide: Scanning a document using the TWAIN driver in Chapter 2 ...
Chapter 1 Control panel overview (For EU) 4 LCD Print key Displays messages to help you set up and use Job Cancel your machine. Cancels a programmed print job and clears it 5 Menu keys: from the machine’s memory. Clear/Back To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the key until the LCD shows...
General information Control panel overview (For Asia/Oceania) 1 Print key 4 LCD Job Cancel Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine. Cancels a programmed print job and clears it from the machine’s memory. 5 Menu keys: To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this Clear/Back key until the LCD shows...
Loading paper and documents Loading paper and Loading paper in the paper tray print media The machine can feed paper from the Printing on plain paper, recycled standard paper tray or manual feed slot. paper or transparencies from the paper tray When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: Pull the paper tray completely out of the...
Loading paper and documents Loading paper in the manual Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper feed slot mark (1). The side to be printed on must be face down. You can load envelopes and special print media one at a time into this slot.
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Chapter 2 Printing on thick paper, bond paper, Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the labels and envelopes paper that you are going to use. When the back output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to the back of the machine.
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Loading paper and documents Using both hands, slide the manual feed Note slot paper guides to the width of the • Put the paper into the manual feed slot paper that you are going to use. with the side to be printed face up. •...
Chapter 2 Unprintable area Unprintable area for copies 1 3 mm 2 2 mm The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom Note and 2 mm from both sides of the paper. This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper.
Loading paper and documents Acceptable paper and Recommended paper and print media other print media To get the best print quality, we suggest using Print quality may vary according to the type of the following paper. paper you are using. You can use the following types of print Paper Type Item...
Chapter 2 Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Paper types No. of sheets Paper Tray (For EU) Plain paper and recycled up to 250 A4, Letter, Executive, A5, paper [80 g/m A6, B5, B6. (For Asia) A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Folio Transparency up to 10...
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Loading paper and documents Envelopes If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or Most envelopes will be suitable for your creased, the paper may exhibit degraded machine. However, some envelopes may performance.
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Chapter 2 Types of envelopes to avoid • with double flaps as shown in figure below CAUTION DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape • that are extremely shiny or textured • with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings •...
Loading paper and documents Loading documents Labels The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels Using the automatic should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based document feeder (ADF) since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit.
Chapter 2 Using the scanner glass Fold out the ADF document output support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2). You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and 297 mm long.
General setup Paper settings Press Stop/Exit. Note Paper type If you chose Transparency as the paper type you will only be able to choose Set up the machine for the type of paper you Letter or A4 size paper in Step d. are using.
Chapter 3 Ecology features Sleep time Setting the sleep time reduces power Toner Save consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. You can save toner using this feature. When You can choose how long the machine must you set Toner Save to On, print appears be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes lighter.
General setup LCD contrast You can change the contrast to make the LCD look lighter or darker. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 5.LCD Contrast. Press OK. Press a to make the LCD darker. Or, press b to make the LCD lighter.
Making copies How to copy Stop copying To stop copying, press Stop/Exit. Entering copy mode 2 in 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. 1 Stack/Sort Place your identification card face down on the left side of the scanner glass.
Making copies Copy options Note (temporary settings) When 2 in 1 ID Copy is chosen, the machine sets the quality to Photo and the contrast to +1 (-nnnon+). When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys.
Chapter 4 Adjusting contrast When set to Auto, the machine calculates the reduction ratio that best fits the paper size the paper tray set to. (See Paper size on page 17.) Auto is only available when Contrast using the ADF. Adjust the contrast to help an image look Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a sharper and more vivid.
Making copies Using the Options key Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy. Press Menu selections Options Page Press a or b, then press OK Press a or b, then press OK 2 in 1 ID Copy Quality Auto*...
Chapter 4 Making N in 1 copies To change the default setting, follow the steps below: (page layout) Press Menu. You can reduce the amount of paper used when copying by using the N in 1 copy Press a or b to choose 2.Copy. feature.
Making copies After all the pages have been scanned, 4 in 1 (P) press b in h to finish. If you are copying from the ADF: Insert your document face up in the direction shown below: 4 in 1 (L) ...
Software features The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes Quick Setup Guide, User’s Guide and Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). These guides have easy to use links that, when clicked, will take you directly to a particular section.
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Section IV Appendixes Safety and legal Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Menu and features Specifications Glossary...
Safety and legal Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration. Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10 C and 32.5 C and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation). ...
Safety and legal Important information Safety precautions Please read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for later reference. When using your equipment, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. ...
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WARNING Before cleaning the inside of the machine, unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. Always make sure the plug is fully inserted. After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.
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Safety and legal DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations. If moving your machine, use the handholds provided.
Symbols for the main power switch In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: means POWER ON. means POWER OFF. Note When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom.
Safety and legal Disconnect device This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off power completely. Wiring information (U.K. only) If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling. Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below. The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must be disposed of separately via the appropriate return and collection systems available.
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Ricoh Campony, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Important safety instructions for EU 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Safety and legal If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
Important Information for Australia IMPORTANT-For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three- pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide connection to ground.
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Safety and legal 13 DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel. 14 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up. 15 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorised Service Personnel under the following conditions: ...
Important Information for Some Countries Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine and the scanner glass.
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For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment. Ricoh cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties...
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(For Windows 2000) Click the Start button and choose Settings and then Printers. Right-click TYPE SP 1200S Printer. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked. The machine prints unexpectedly Pull out the paper tray and wait until the machine stops printing. Then turn off or it prints garbage.
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Printing difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The machine prints the first couple Check the settings in your application to make sure that it is set up to work with of pages correctly, then some your machine. pages have text missing. ...
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Print quality difficulties Difficulties Suggestions Printed pages are curled. Low quality thin or thick paper or not printing on the recommended side of the paper could cause this problem. Try turning over the stack of paper in the paper tray.
Improving the print quality Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.) ABCDEFGH ...
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. F G H A B C D E h i j k...
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Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl. If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, fan the paper stack and then rotate the paper 180°...
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on, may cause this print fault. (See Choosing a location on page 32.) ABCDEFGH CDEF If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off abcdefghijk defg Toner Save mode in the machine menu settings or Toner Save...
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Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.) If you use label sheets for laser machines, the glue from the sheets ABCDEFGH may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface.
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our recommended paper. (See Device Options in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again.
Error and maintenance messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below.
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause Action The machine has a mechanical Disconnect the machine from the power for Init Unable XX problem. several minutes and then reconnect it. The paper is jammed in the back (See Paper jams on page 59.) Jam Rear of the machine.
Document jams Document is jammed under the document cover If the document is jammed, follow the steps Take out any paper from the ADF that is below. not jammed. Note Lift the document cover. After removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps are left in the Pull the jammed document out to the machine that could cause another jam.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper jams To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. Note • Please confirm that you have installed both a toner cartridge and a drum unit in the machine. If you have not installed a drum unit or have installed the drum unit incorrectly, then this may cause a paper jam in your machine.
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Slowly take out the drum unit and toner If you cannot pull the jammed paper out cartridge assembly. The jammed paper of the output tray opening, take the will be pulled out with the toner cartridge paper tray completely out of the and drum unit assembly.
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed at the back of the Pull the tabs toward you to open the fuser cover (1). machine Open the front cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser Slowly take out the drum unit and toner unit.
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Paper is jammed inside the drum unit Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. and toner cartridge assembly Open the front cover. Slowly take out the drum unit and toner CAUTION cartridge assembly.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Routine maintenance Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. WARNING Use neutral detergents. DO NOT use any flammable substances, spray or organic solvent/liquids containing alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine.
Cleaning the scanner glass Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust. Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Plug the machine’s power cord back into Open the front cover and slowly take out the electrical socket first, and then the drum unit and toner cartridge reconnect all cables. Turn on the assembly. machine’s power switch. Note In addition to cleaning the scanner glass and glass strip with a soft lint-free cloth...
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Wipe the laser scanner window by wiping it with a clean soft, dry lint-free cloth. CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the corona wire To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the If you have print quality problems, clean the electrodes shown in the illustration. corona wire as follows: Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
Cleaning the drum unit Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the If you have print quality problems, clean the machine’s power switch. drum unit as follows. Turn off the machine’s power switch. CAUTION Unplug the power cord from the To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT...
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the To prevent damage to the machine caused poor print. by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the OPC drum (1).
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DO NOT use excessive force when cleaning the drum unit. Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
Toner cartridge Drum unit Print Cartridge SP 1200E (for Europe) Drum Unit SP 1200 Print Cartridge SP 1200S (for Asia) (Approx. 12,000 pages A4/Letter pages) Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Note • Discard used consumable items according to local regulations. (See EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 on page 38.) If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office.
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Slowly take out the drum unit and toner WARNING cartridge assembly. HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
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Pull off the protective cover. when used with genuine toner cartridges (SP 1200E (for Europe), SP 1200S (for Asia)). We cannot guarantee this optimum performance if toner or toner cartridges of other specifications are used. We does not...
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Put the new toner cartridge firmly into Put the drum unit and toner cartridge the drum unit until you hear it lock into assembly back in the machine. place. If you put it in correctly, the lock lever will lift automatically. Close the front cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing the drum unit WARNING The machine uses a drum unit to create print HOT SURFACE images on paper. If the LCD shows Drum End Soon, the drum unit is near the After you have just used the machine, some end of its life and it is time to buy a new one....
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Slowly take out the drum unit and toner Push down the blue lock lever and take cartridge assembly. the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. CAUTION To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Put the toner cartridge firmly into the Put the new drum unit and toner new drum unit until you hear it lock into cartridge assembly in the machine. place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically.
Changing LCD Checking the page counters language You can see the machine’s page counters for copies, printed pages, reports and lists or a You can change the LCD language. summary total. Press Menu. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Press a or b to choose 3.Machine Setup.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Packing and shipping Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, AC cord and printed the machine materials in the original carton as shown below: CAUTION Make sure that the machine has fully cooled down by leaving it disconnected from the power for at least 30 minutes before packing.
Menu and features On-screen Menu keys programming Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. We have created step by step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine. Simply follow the steps as they Access the menu.
Menu and features How to access the menu mode Press Menu. Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want. Press OK when the option you want appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level.
Menu table The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page — Sets the type of 1.General 1.Paper Type Thin paper in the paper Setup Plain* tray.
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Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page — Adjusts the contrast 1.General 5.LCD Contrast b -nnnno+ a of the LCD. Setup b -nnnon+ a (continued) b -nnonn+ a* b -nonnn+ a b -onnnn+ a — —...
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Main Menu Submenu Menu Options Descriptions Page Selections — — You can check the serial 3.Machine Info. 1.Serial No. number of your machine. 5.Machine Info. 2.Page Counter — You can check the Total number of total pages the List machine has printed during its life.
Specifications General Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Memory Capacity 16 MB LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters 2 lines Power Source 220 - 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption Peak: 1056 W Copying: Average 320 W Sleep: Average 9 W Standby:...
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Temperature Operating: 10 to 32.5C Storage: 5 to 35C Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation) Storage: 10 to 90% (without condensation) ADF (automatic document Up to 35 pages (Staggered) [80 g/m feeder) Recommended Environment for Best Results: Temperature: 20 to 30C Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper:...
Specifications Print media Paper Input Paper Tray Paper Type: Plain paper, Transparencies or Recycled paper Paper Size: Letter, A4, B5 (ISO), A5, B6, A6 and Executive, Legal, Folio Paper Weight: 60 to 105 g/m Maximum paper tray capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m plain paper Manual Feed Slot ...
Copy Colour/Monochrome Monochrome Document Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm ADF Length: 148.0 to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm Scanner Glass Length: Max. 297 mm Copy Width Max. 210 mm Multiple Copies Stacks up to 99 pages Sorts up to 99 pages Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Print Printer Driver ® Host-Based Driver for Windows 2000 Professional/ ® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista HQ1200 (2400 600 dpi), 600, 300 dpi Resolution Print Speed Up to 22 pages/minute (A4 size) First Print Out Time Less than 10 seconds (from Ready state and standard tray) The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print.
Specifications Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Supported Processor Minimum Recommended Available Hard Operating System Interface Minimum Disk Space Version Software Speed Functions Drivers Applications ® ® Printing, ® 64 MB 150 MB 310 MB Windows Windows...
Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) Scanning The document can be placed in the ADF The process of sending an electronic and scanned one page at a time image of a paper document into your automatically.
Index Error messages on LCD ......56 Init Unable XX ........57 No Paper ..........57 ADF (automatic document feeder) Out of Memory ........57 using .............15 Print Unable XX ........57 Scan Unable XX ........57 Cancelling print jobs ..........4 Greyscale ..........
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Index N in 1 (page layout) ........26 Safety instructions ........40 Scanner glass using ............. 16 Shipping the machine ......79 Out of Memory message ....27 Sleep time ..........18 Sort ............26 Packing and shipping the machine ..79 Page layout (N in 1) .........26 Temporary copy settings ......
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This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. M086-6100 GB...