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Replacing Consumables Maintenance Troubleshooting Appendix The “RISO SF9490/9390 Basic Guide”, which supports the Read Out Loud feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader, is stored in the attached “RISO Printer Driver” DVD-ROM. It contains excerpts from the User’s Guide (this guide) explaining the basic operations for printing using paper originals.
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® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, RISO KAGAKU CORP. has determined ® that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For SF9490U Duplicator Model: SF9490U RFID System Model: 050-34901 Contains FCC ID: RPARFR6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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■ RISO SF9490/9390 Basic Guide (Read Out Loud) This guide is included as a PDF file on the attached “RISO Printer Driver” DVD-ROM. It contains excerpts from the User’s Guide (this guide) explaining the basic operations for printing using paper origi- nals.
Contents Preface ................................1 About the User’s Guides ..........................2 User's guides provided for this machine ......................2 About symbols ..............................2 About screens and illustrations ..........................2 Contents................................3 Safety Precautions............................10 Warning indications ............................10 Installation location ............................10 Power connection ..............................10 Ground connection ............................10 Machine handling...............................11 Ink ..................................11 Locations of caution labels ..........................12...
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Overview ................................ 32 Preparation before Printing.......................... 32 Setting up the paper feed tray and the paper ....................32 Setting up the paper receiving tray ........................33 Placement of Originals ..........................36 When using the glass platen..........................37 When using the auto document feeder......................37 Printing of Paper Originals...........................
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Laying Out Multiple Originals on a Single Sheet of Paper [Multi-Up Print]..........62 [Single-Original], [Multiple-Original] ........................63 [Multi-Up Tickets] ...............................64 One-Touch Operation for 2-Up Printing [2 Up]................... 66 Cutting the Top Section of the Original [Top Margin Adj.]................ 67 Adjusting the Master Making Position [Binding Margin Adj.]..............68 Checking the Original Data Image [Preview]....................
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Chapter 5 Useful Functions Useful Functions ............................90 Printing the Sorted Originals [Program] ..................... 90 Setting [Single Page Mode] ..........................91 Setting [Multi-Page Mode] ..........................92 Canceling [Program] ............................92 Registering [Program] ............................92 Retrieving [Program] ............................93 Changing the settings of [Program] ........................93 Changing the name of [Program]........................94 Erasing [Program] ..............................94 Inserting Slip Sheet [Slip sheet sorting] .....................
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Chapter 6 Functions for Scanning Functions for Scanning ..........................110 Setting the Name of the Original Data to be Displayed [File Name]............111 Setting the Directory of the Original Data [Directory] ................111 Setting the Name of the Person Who Saves the Original Data [Owner] ..........112 Setting [Owner] ..............................112 Changing the owner name..........................113 Setting the Saving Size of the Original Data [Format]................
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting When a Message Is Displayed ........................160 How to view the message ..........................160 Example of message ............................161 When the [Consumables Information Input Wizard] screen is displayed............167 Troubleshooting............................171 Chapter 12 Appendix Optional Accessories ..........................182 Specifications.............................. 183 Index................................
Power connection Safety Precautions Warning This section describes the information that you need to be aware of before using this machine. ● Use this machine in accordance with the rated volt- Read this section before operating this machine. age value. Also, use this machine by connecting it to an electrical outlet with a capacity larger than the rated current value.
Machine handling Caution ● When you want to move this machine, consult your Warning dealer or authorized service representative. Forci- bly moving this machine by yourself could topple ● Do not place a container that is filled with water or the machine over, and may result in injury.
(A) to (C) in the figure above are as fol- lows. (A) 1440 mm (56 11/16 inches) (B) 1100 mm (43 5/16 inches) (C) 705 mm (27 3/4 inches) The depth of the main unit includes the dedicated rack (RISO Stand D Type III) and stabilizers.
• For the ink and master rolls, it is recommended to (E) 835 mm (32 7/8 inches) use the products specified by RISO. • Genuine RISO inks and master rolls are engineered ■ Installation location for maximum performance and maximum life, and •...
• Use a USB flash drive that is compatible with the the CD-ROM: USB mass-storage device class. Some USB flash • RISO USB PRINT MANAGER drives may not work properly. You can manage the information of the original data • Use a USB flash drive that was formatted to FAT.
(14-lb bond to 28-lb bond) • If you use papers outside the specifications of this • Do not mix originals of different sizes for the auto machine, RISO does not assure the paper feeding document feeder. and printing performance with these papers.
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• When using thick paper (drawing paper, etc.) or Statement 5 1/2 inches × 8 1/2 inches paper with a slippery surface, adjust the paper feed setting lever or paper arranger for the paper receiv- ing tray. SF9390 32 “Preparation before Printing”) 297 mm ×...
Printing area BThe master making area does not exceed the maximum printing area even when you set large paper. ■ Maximum Printing Area BEven when you set [Max. Scan] 60), The maximum printing area of this machine is as fol- master making is not performed within lows: the area of 5 mm (3/16 inches) from the...
Chapter 1 About This Machine Name and Function of Each Part Paper feeding side 1 Master disposal box 149) 7 Platen cover pad 157) Collects masters that are disposed of. 8 Gauge cover 2 Feed tray ascent / descent button Useful for adjusting the position of an original.
Chapter 1 About This Machine Paper receiving side 1 Master making unit cover 146) c Master Making Unit Release Button 145) You can pull out the master making unit while this 2 Master guide flap 146) button is lit. 3 Thermal print head 156) When the button is not lit, press the button to light it up and then pull out the master making unit.
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Chapter 1 About This Machine Option ■ Auto document feeder 1 ADF cover 166) Open this cover when a paper jam occurs to remove the original. 2 ADF original guides Slide these guides to fit the original width to prevent misalignment of the original.
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Chapter 1 About This Machine ■ Auto-control stacking tray 1 Paper arranger knob 5 Paper guides positioning button Press this knob to open the paper arranger. When it is pressed, it operates differently depending on the status of this machine as follows. The paper arranger helps improve the arrangement state of the printed paper.
Chapter 1 About This Machine Control panel 1 [HOME] key c [MASTER MAKING] key Press this key to display the [HOME] screen. Press this key to display the master making basic screen. 2 Touch panel d [PRINT] key 3 Numeric display Press this key to display the printing process Shows the number of prints and the entered val- basic screen.
Chapter 1 About This Machine ■ When [USB Flash Drive] is used for Touch Panel Displays authentication This section describes typical screen displays. [HOME] screen This screen is used to select an operation mode. This screen is displayed when you press the [HOME] key.
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Chapter 1 About This Machine ■ For data original 3 Function setting area Shows the function buttons that can be set. 4 Direct Access Area It is useful if you register functions that are used frequently in this area. 100 “Registering Frequently Used Functions for Each User [My Direct Access]”) 124 “Registering Frequently Used Functions in the [Basic] Tab Screen [DirectAccess Entry]”)
Chapter 1 About This Machine Print basic screen Scan basic screen This screen is used to set functions for the printing This screen is used to configure settings for scanning process. a paper original on this machine and saving it as data. Some display items are different between when a paper original is used and when a data original is used.
Chapter 1 About This Machine [Rename] screen This screen is displayed when you need to enter char- acters. 1 Cursor moving buttons You can move the position to enter a character to the left or right. 2 Erase one character button Touch this button to erase characters one by one.
Chapter 1 About This Machine Printing Flow “Master making process” and “Printing process” This machine is a digital duplicator that uses the screen printing method. The screen printing method first forms minute holes on a master (plate), which is the base of the printing process. Then, ink is applied through these holes to transfer images onto paper.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Overview Preparation before Printing This chapter describes the following procedures. Setting up the paper feed tray and the paper ■ Preparation Preparation before printing Open the paper feed tray. Describes the procedure to set up the paper feed While holding the paper feed tray with your tray and paper, and the procedure to set up the hand, open it until it stops.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations BThis machine identifies the paper BAfter replacing the paper with that of a size according to the position of different type, reposition the paper-feed the feed-tray paper guides. If the setting lever. feed-tray paper guides do not fit BAfter replacing the paper with that of a tightly to the paper, the paper size different size, also adjust the receiving-...
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations BThe optimal position of the Raise the receiving-tray paper receiving-tray paper guides var- guides and the paper stopper. ies depending on conditions such as the paper type, print speed, and operation environ- ment. Use the scale marks on the paper receiving tray as a refer- ence only.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations ■ How to close the paper receiving tray Adjust the paper arrangers. Remove all of the printed paper. Adjust the paper arrangers so that printed paper is aligned. • To open a paper arranger, press down the Slide the receiving-tray paper paper arranger knob.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Close the paper receiving tray. Placement of Originals Originals can be scanned by using the glass platen or the optional auto document feeder. ■ Relation of original and paper orienta- tions Make sure that the orientations of the original and the paper are as shown below.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations When using the glass platen When using the auto document feeder Open the platen cover. Place originals on the auto docu- Place an original on the glass ment feeder. platen. Place the originals with the scanning side fac- ing up.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Check the paper receiving tray. Printing of Paper Originals 33 “Setting up the paper receiving tray”) This section describes the procedure to scan and Check the [Auto Process] setting. print paper originals. 29 “What is [Auto Process]?”) Check that the power switch of BWhen you place originals on the this machine is on.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Press the [START] key. Printing from Computer The printing process starts. BTo stop the printing process, press You can print the original data that was created the [STOP] key. using a computer on this machine. Remove the printed copies. Fold the receiving-tray paper guides outward so the printed paper can be removed easily.
[ID print]: This setting is useful for printing played, go to step 3. highly confidential originals. ■ Other printing settings For more information, see the “RISO Printer Touch [Pause]. Driver User’s Guide” (DVD-ROM). Click [OK]. The [Print] dialog box is displayed.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Check the master making condi- Press the [START] key. tions. Master making starts. After master making is complete, a proof copy is output and then the 25 “Touch Panel Displays”) operation pauses. Check the printing conditions. Check the printing position and density on the proof copy.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations When [ID print] is set Check the master making condi- tions. Check that the master making 25 “Touch Panel Displays”) basic screen is displayed. If a screen other than the master making basic Press the [START] key. screen is displayed, press the [MASTER MAK- Printing starts.
BThe original data that was saved uses the unique file format for this machine. Insert a new card into the slot. You can use the original data on “RISO Set the card in the direction that is shown in the USB PRINT MANAGER”.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Scanning the paper originals Attach the cover. Return the cover to its original position, and Switch to the scan mode. then turn the thumbscrew clockwise to tighten In the [HOME] screen 25), touch [Scan- ning]. Set the information for the data to be saved.
(The data can be printed with minimum required steps.) BDepending on the type of original data, the following icon is displayed: – For the method to save data, see the “RISO Printer Driver User’s Guide” (DVD-ROM). : Original data that is edited using the [Editor] Printing from [Storage] Touch [Details].
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Printing from [USB Job List] Check the [Auto Process] setting. The settings that can be selected are the same You can print the original data that is saved in the USB for “Printing from Computer” 39). flash drive by performing the settings shown below.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Printing from [USB print (Auto pro- BIf the [USB Job List] screen does not appears automatically, touch cess)] [USB Job List] in the [Functions] tab screen. You can print the original data that is saved in the USB flash drive by performing the settings shown below.
43 “Saving Paper Original as Data”) • Original data with [ID print] set in the printer driver For the setting procedure, see the “RISO Printer Driver User’s Guide” (DVD-ROM). Follow the steps below to display ID data in the [Stor- age Selection] screen or the [USB Job List] screen.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making ■ Functions related to layout Functions for Master Making [Size] You can enlarge or reduce the size of the original. For the details and setting procedure of each function, see the pages that are specified as a reference. ■...
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making [Binding Margin Adj.] Image Processing That Is Suitable You can adjust the print position for master making. for the Original [Image] You can obtain clearer images by selecting pro- cessing that is suitable for the type of original. ■...
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Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making ■ For [Duo] BYou cannot use this function with the following functions. Type Description C[Auto] under [Contrast] [Standard] Select this option when you want C[Contrast Adj] to reproduce characters and pho- BYou can change the processing tos with good balance.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Selecting a Method to Process the Adjusting the Darkness and Light- Gradation of Photos ness of Photos [Contrast Adj] [Dot Process] You can change a blurry photo to a sharp final out- put. You can set the processing method to express the gradation of a photo.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Adjusting the Gradation of Photos Adjusting the Contrast of the [Tone Curve] Original [Contrast] You can adjust the tone of the bright parts and dark You can adjust the contrast according to the condi- parts in a photo in incremental levels.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Touch [Book Shadow] in the Using a Book Type Original [Functions] tab screen. [Book Shadow] Select a processing method. When you scan an original that is bound at the cen- ter, such as a book, it is possible to erase or reduce the shadow of the binding section.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making BWhen you select [Auto], the fol- Saving Ink [Ink Saving] lowing image parts are also erased or processed in the half- tone. By turning on [Ink Saving] when making a master, CA black image extending from you can reduce the amount of ink consumption dur- the area around the original ing printing.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Shortening the Master Making Enlarging or Reducing the Size of Time [Quick Master Making] the Original [Size] You can shorten the time required for master mak- You can scan an original so that it is enlarged or ing.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making 2 [Standard ratio]: You can select one of the [Zoom] typical rates to enlarge or reduce originals from a standard size to another standard size. Touch [Size] in the [Basic] tab 3 [Margin+]: In addition to the selected magni- screen.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making BTo use extended paper, the optional Using Custom Size Paper Wide Stacking Tray is required. For the [Paper Size] procedures to set the paper feed tray and the paper receiving tray, consult your dealer or authorized service repre- When standard size paper 15) is set on the sentative.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Minimizing Margins [Max. Scan] Laying Out Multiple Pages on a Single Sheet of Paper [Layout] This machine limits the master making range so that margins are applied inside the paper size. This The process for laying out an original of multiple feature is provided to prevent the rollers in this pages on a single sheet of paper is referred to as machine from being stained with ink and to prevent...
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Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Place the paper. Touch the number of copies to be laid out on a single sheet of paper. Place the paper in the direction of a short edge paper feed. Paper feeding direction Short side Long side BCheck that the original is placed in the direction shown at the bottom of...
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Press the [START] key. Laying Out Multiple Originals on a Scanning of the original starts. Single Sheet of Paper The rest of the procedure is the same as the [Multi-Up Print] normal printing operation of paper originals. 38 “Printing of Paper Originals”) The process for laying out multiple originals on a After scanning of an original is complete, place...
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making [Single-Original], [Multiple-Original] Check that the master making basic screen is displayed. Place an original. If a screen other than the master making basic screen is displayed, press the [MASTER MAK- The direction for placing the original varies ING] key 24).
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making [Multi-Up Tickets] Touch [Next]. The number of copies to be laid out on a single sheet Touch the number of copies to be of paper is determined automatically simply by speci- laid out on a single sheet of paper. fying the short side size (width) of the original.
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Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Place the paper. Touch [Next]. Place the paper in the direction of a short edge paper feed. Touch [Ticket]. Paper feeding direction Short side Long side Touch [Next]. BUse a standard size of paper. You cannot use custom size paper or paper that are registered in Touch [ON].
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making BTo cancel [Multi-Up Print], perform One-Touch Operation for 2-Up step 5 again and display the setting Printing [2 Up] screen. Touch [OFF] and then [OK]. The process for laying out multiple originals on a Press the [START] key.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Set the paper receiving tray. Cutting the Top Section of the 33 “Setting up the paper receiving tray”) Original [Top Margin Adj.] Check that the master making You can cut (trim) the top section of the original. basic screen is displayed.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Specify the length to shift. Adjusting the Master Making You can specify the length to shift using either Position [Binding Margin Adj.] of the following methods. • Entering a numeric value using the numeric You can adjust the master making position, for keys.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making ■ How to display the preview Checking the Original Data Image You can display the [Preview] screen in the following situations. [Preview] Situation Display method You can check the scan image of the original and Making a master Touch [Preview] in the [Functions] tab the original data image that is retrieved from [Stor-...
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Checking a Proof Copy of Each Printing from the Last Page Page [ADF Semi-Auto] [Output reversal] [ADF Semi-Auto] is displayed when the optional You can print in reverse order of the scanning order auto document feeder has been installed. of paper originals.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Set the other required printing Specifying the Scanning Side of conditions. Original [Scanning Side -ADF] 50 “Functions for Master Making”) You can specify which side of the original is Press the [START] key. scanned when the optional auto document feeder is used.
Using the RISO Printer Driver function, you can convert original data created on a computer into a digital pattern, and then print it with a laser printer The paper is called a “Paper Memory Original”.
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Touch [Paper Memory Print] in the Paper Memory Originals with this machine. [Functions] tab screen. BFor the procedure on creating Paper Mem- ory Originals, see the “RISO Printer Driver User’s Guide” (DVD-ROM). Place the paper. Check the header section of the Paper Memory Original.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making ■ [Show ID data] Managing the Saved Original Data [ID Print Job]: Lists only ID data. [Non-ID Print]: Lists items other than ID data. [Storage], [USB Job List] B[Show ID data] is displayed when [High/Full Management] is set in This section describes how to use the screen to [User Management]...
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Details of original data Touch [Retrieve]. Touch [Retrieve] to print the original data. Touch [Storage] in the [Functions] Touch [Cancel] to immediately close the tab screen. screen. Touch an original data item that Changing to the [USB Job List] you want to check.
Chapter 3 Functions for Master Making Touch [Overlay] in the [Functions] Overlaying Original Data on a tab screen. Paper Original [Overlay] Touch an original data item that you want to overlay. This function is dedicated for mono-color mode. You can overlay the original data (saved data) that •...
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Functions for Printing Adjusting the Print Speed [SPEED] For the details and setting procedure of each func- tion, see the pages that are specified as a refer- You can adjust the print speed. ence. It is possible to adjust the print speed not only before but also during the printing process.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing The print speed changes with a single touch of the respective button in the print screen. Adjusting the Print Density [190ppm]: Prints at approximately 190 sheets / [DENSITY] minute. [Silent]: Prints at approximately 60 sheets / minute (speed 1).
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Check the shifted length. Adjusting the Print Position The length that the printed image has been [PRINT POSITION] shifted is displayed on the touch panel screen. You can adjust the print position. It is possible to adjust the print position not only before but also during the printing process.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Reducing Offset of Ink [Interval] Making a Master Again [Renew Page] Printed paper is output at a high speed on this machine. Depending on the paper, ink on a printed This machine temporarily stores an image that was sheet may not be dried sufficiently.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Making a Master Again Automati- Adjusting Paper Feeding and cally [Auto Page Renewal] Receiving Conditions [Special Paper Ctrl] When printing a large amount of sheets, such as thousands of sheets, the master may be deterio- You can adjust the paper feeding and paper receiv- rated during the printing process.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Set each item as necessary. Set each item as necessary. Touch [Specific] to specify [Clutch ON Timing] Touch [OK]. and [Clutch OFF Timing]. The [Special Paper Ctrl] screen is displayed. Touch [OK]. BIt is useful if you register the adjust- The [Special Paper Ctrl] screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Adjust as necessary. Touch a button for which nothing has been registered. The button for which nothing has been regis- tered is outlined with a solid line. (You cannot touch a grayed button as the set- tings have already been registered.) ■...
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Touch [Retrieve]. Touch [Revise]. Touch the button for the settings Touch [OK] in the confirmation that you want to retrieve. screen. The [Special Paper Ctrl] screen is displayed. The changed adjustment values are overwrit- Check that the name of the retrieved adjust- ten, and the [Special Paper Ctrl] screen is dis- ment values is displayed.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing After entering a new name, touch Adjusting the Position of Paper [OK]. Jumping Wings The [Parameter List] screen is displayed. [Jump Wing Control] Touch [Close]. The paper jumping wings are used to eject the The [Special Paper Ctrl] screen is displayed. printed paper to the paper receiving tray.
Chapter 4 Functions for Printing Monitoring the Feeding State [D-Feed Check] This machine is equipped with the [D-Feed Check] function, which automatically stops printing when the feeding of overlapped sheets of paper (double feeding) is detected. [D-Feed Check] is on as a factory default setting. However, since this function is set for normal paper types, the function may detect some paper statuses as an error even when double feeding does not...
You can send the operation history of this machine to e-mail addresses that have been specified in advance. Up to 150 groups [Editor] This function scans paper originals, then edits the scanned originals and separates the colors. For more information, see the user's guide for the RISO Editor.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions [Multi-Page Mode]: Change the target for entry to You can set different numbers of copies for multiple [Sets]. originals. It is possible to set up to 9999 copies × 20 originals. • You can change the target for entry by press- ing the [×] key or the [U] key.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Setting [Multi-Page Mode] Touch [OK]. The basic screen is displayed. Touch [Program] in the [Functions] When you press the [START] key, printing can tab screen. be performed according to the program that you set. The [Program Type] screen is displayed. BWhen the optional auto document BYou can also display the [Program feeder is not installed, the print is...
Chapter 5 Useful Functions BYou can also display the [Program Touch [Entry/Call]. Type] screen by pressing the [P] key. Touch [Program List]. Touch the button for the settings that you want to retrieve. Touch a button for which nothing has been registered. The button for which nothing has been regis- tered is outlined with a solid line.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Touch [OK] in the confirmation Touch [Close]. screen. The basic screen is displayed. The [Program] setting screen is displayed. • When you touch [OK], printing can be per- Erasing [Program] formed according to the changed program settings.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Inserting Slip Sheet Using the Job Separator [Slip sheet sorting] [Job Separation] You can use the paper placed on the paper feed You can use the [Job Separation] function after tray as slip sheets for sorting printed papers. installing the optional Job Separator.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions BWhen you want to change the set- Using the Registered Settings ting of any function, touch [Cancel] [Job Memory] and then [Close] to go back to the basic screen. Then revise the set- ting of the function. You can register a set of required settings.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Changing the name of [Job Memory] Touch [Clear]. Touch [Job Memory] in the [Func- tions] tab screen. The [Job Memory] screen is displayed. BYou can also display the [Job Mem- ory] screen by pressing the [U] key. Touch [Rename].
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Extending the Reserve Period Preventing Blurring of Ink [Reservation] [Idling Action] This function is useful when this machine is con- When this machine has not been used for a long nected to a computer. time or after the print drum (cylinder) has been replaced, several sheets of printing may be faded at During the printing operation on this machine, the beginning of printing.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Touch [Idling Action] in the [Func- Preventing Copying of Confiden- tions] tab screen of the master tial Documents [Confidential] making basic screen. After printing, the master that has been made is still loaded on the print drum (cylinder) in the print ready status.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Touch the function name to be reg- Registering Frequently Used istered. Functions for Each User [My Direct Access] If you perform the authentication operation to use this machine, you can change the functions to be registered in the Direct Access Area in the [Basic] tab screen as you want.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions ■ [Print Drum Meter] Displaying the Accumulated Shows the accumulated number of copies that have been printed using the current print drum Counts [Meter Display] (cylinder). The value includes the count of proof copies You can check the accumulated results for the that were output during master making.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions ■ [USB Flash Drive] Calculating the Total Number of Touch this button to save the CSV format file to Copies [ID Counter Report] a USB flash drive. Before touching [ID Counter Report], you must insert the USB flash drive into the USB slot.
Chapter 5 Useful Functions Setting the notification day for total Touch [Close]. count output BOnce you specify a date for [Set You can display the report screen for [Report Output] Date], a warning screen is displayed 165) on the specified date of every month. each time the power is turned on until [Report Output] 102) is per-...
Enter an e-mail address of a person, such as a this section. person in charge of managing this machine. ■ [Receiver Address 1], [Receiver Address 2] Access the RISO Console from the You can specify up to two e-mail destinations. computer. ■ [Port No.] 138 “Accessing RISO Console”) Enter the port number of the SMTP server.
Check that the [E-mail] button is available in the [ID Counter Report] screen of this machine. BOnce you have performed the set- tings on the RISO Console, you can change the settings in [Copy Count Mail] 123) under [Admin.] as...
■ [Receiver Address 1] (fixed) Access the RISO Console from the The e-mail address of the department in charge computer. in RISO is set. You cannot change this 138 “Accessing RISO Console”) address. ■ [Receiver Address 2] Log in to the RISO Console.
Check that the [Service Info. Mail] button is available in the [Func- tions] tab screen of this machine. BOnce you have performed the set- tings on the RISO Console, you can change the settings in [Service Info. Mail] 122) under [Admin.] as...
Chapter 6 Functions for Scanning [Contrast] Functions for Scanning You can adjust the contrast according to the paper color and the tint of the original. For the details and setting procedure of each func- tion, see the pages that are specified as a refer- ence.
[Storage] or [USB]. Selection] screen or the [USB Job List] screen. 43 “Saving Paper Original as Data”) 74 “Managing the Saved Original Data [Stor- BWhen the optional RISO Controller IS300 age], [USB Job List]”) is connected, you cannot change [Direc- tory].
[Storage] folder in [Folder Renam- ing] 120) under [Admin.]. BYou can change the name of the [USB] folder in the RISO USB PRINT MANAGER. BYou can save up to 250 files of origi- Touch the owner name that you nal data in one folder.
Chapter 6 Functions for Scanning Changing the owner name Setting the Saving Size of the Original Data [Format] You can change the owner name as desired. Touch [Owner] in the scan basic You can set the saving size in the following cases: screen.
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Touch the button of the item that Setting the Operation Conditions you want to set. [Admin.] You can change the default values and set the sys- tem control-related settings in order to make this machine more convenient for use.
125 “Selections Entry” [Selections Entry] You can register the frequently used functions in the [Selections] tab screen for each mode. Home Screen, RISO Print, Scanning [Display Priority] You can change the screen that is displayed after this machine has started up.
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Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions ■ Default You can change the default values (values when the power is turned on or is reset) for various settings. Setting item Description Line, [Image Processing] Photo (Standard, Portrait), You can change the default setting of [Image] 51).
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Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Setting item Description OFF, ON [Jump Wing Control] You can change the default setting of [Jump Wing Control] 86). B[Jump Wing Control] is displayed only when the spe- cial paper has been set in advance. For more infor- mation, consult your dealer or authorized service representative.
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[Folder Renaming] You can change the folder name of [Storage]. OFF, ON [External Controller] To connect the optional RISO Controller IS300, set this item to [ON]. When this item is set to [ON], the following functions are dis- abled. • [Storage] •...
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• The RISO console cannot be displayed in sleep mode. (When [Standard] is set, the console can be displayed in sleep mode.) • Original data cannot be received in sleep mode. (When [Stan- dard] is set, data can be received in sleep mode.)
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Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Setting item Description OFF, ON [ECO mode] This item is set for reducing the power consumption during print- ing. When this item is set to [ON], this machine enters the following states: • Printing is performed at a lower pressure than when this item is set to [OFF].
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Touching [Initialize Network] displays an exe- [Initialize Network] cution confirmation screen. You can restore the settings of [Network Settings (IPv4)], [Network Touch [OK] to execute initialization. Settings (IPv6)], and [Network] for the RISO Console 141) to the factory default settings. OFF, Limited, ON [Beep Sound] •...
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Touch the function name to be reg- Registering Frequently Used istered. Functions in the [Basic] Tab Screen [DirectAccess Entry] You can register frequently used functions in the Direct Access Area in the basic screen. •...
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Touch the function name to be reg- Registering Frequently Used istered. Functions in the [Selections] Tab Screen [Selections Entry] You can register frequently used functions in the [Selections] tab screen. • Touch [E] or [D] to change the display. •...
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Specify the paper size. Registering the Custom Size Paper [Custom Paper Entry] When using paper other than the standard size paper 15), you need to register the paper size in advance. You can select the registered paper sizes in [Paper Size] 59).
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Changing the paper size Changing the name of the paper size Touch [Custom Paper Entry] in the Touch [Custom Paper Entry] in the [Admin.] screen. [Admin.] screen. Touch [Change]. Touch [Rename]. Touch the button of the paper that Touch the button whose name you you want to change.
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Erasing the paper size Connecting to the Network [Network Settings (IPv4)] Touch [Custom Paper Entry] in the [Network Settings (IPv6)] [Admin.] screen. To connect this machine to a network, perform set- Touch [Clear]. tings such as the IP address according to the con- nection environment.
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions When connecting to Identifying the User the IPv6 network [User Management] Set this item when you allocate an Internet Protocol version 6 address to this machine. “Authentication” means to identify the user of this machine by using the PIN code, etc., that is Touch [Network Settings (IPv6)] in assigned to each user.
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions ID print Touch the authentication method If a user sets [ID print] for the printer driver, it is neces- to be used. sary to perform the authentication operation (entry of PIN code, insertion of USB flash drive for authentica- tion, or holding of IC card over reader) before perform- B[IC Card] is displayed when the ing operations for the original data on this machine.
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions [Management Level] [Create User] Set the type of authentication. Register the users who use this machine. BSet [Recognized by] in advance. BSet [Recognized by] in advance. The number of users that can be registered varies Touch [Management Level] in the depending on the [Recognized by].
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Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions ■ When using USB flash drive Touch [Create User] in the [User Insert a USB flash drive that is to be registered Management] screen. for authentication. To display the [User Management] screen, per- form steps 1 to 3 in [Recognized by] 130).
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Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions ■ [Disable] Touch [OK]. You can prohibit the use of this machine by specific users. The [Register] screen is displayed. 133 “Temporarily disabling the usage of this ■ Setting the upper limit number of copies machine”) that can be used Touch [OK].
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Changing the user information BYou cannot erase the administrator from this screen. To erase the administrator, disable the authenti- Touch [Create User] in the [User cation function. Management] screen. 135 “Erasing the authentication setting”) To display the [User Management] screen, per- form steps 1 to 3 in [Recognized by] 130).
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions Touch [Reset Counter] in the [User Managing the Used Master Management] screen. [Protect] To display the [User Management] screen, per- form steps 1 to 3 in [Recognized by] 130). After printing, the master that has been made is still Touch [OK].
Chapter 7 Setting the Operation Conditions B[Cancel] is not displayed in the following cases: CWhen a new print drum (cylinder) for which [Confidential] has not been exe- cuted is installed. CWhen this machine has been restored from sleep mode that was activated while a confirmation screen prompting you to execute [Confidential] was dis- played.
Logging in RISO Console In order to perform the following operations, it is nec- essary to log in to the RISO Console. “RISO Console” is a function for remotely operating this machine using a Web browser. • Browsing the [Printer] menu screen You can check the status of this machine and •...
Chapter 8 RISO Console ■ Drum Information [Monitoring] Menu Shows the size and color of the print drum (cylinder) that is set in this machine. You can check the status of this machine and sys- tem information, and also change the login pass- [System] tab screen word.
Chapter 8 RISO Console Click [OK]. [Printer] Menu The [Done] screen is displayed. You can check the original data on this machine and Click [OK]. also change the folder name of [Storage]. [Active] tab screen You can check a list of the original data that is cur- rently being processed in this machine.
Chapter 8 RISO Console ■ [Download] [Network] Menu Click the job name of the original data that you want to download onto a computer. The original data is high- lighted. When you click [Download] and perform the You can check and change the settings that are operation according to the instructions on the screen, related to the network connection of this machine.
Chapter 8 RISO Console [SNMP Setting] screen This screen is used for the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. Set in accordance with the network environment. Clicking [OK] updates the changes. Clicking [OK] updates the changes. BThis screen may not be displayed depending on your system configuration.
Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables Display Description Checking the Remaining Amount Shows the color name and of Consumables remaining amount of the ink that is set in this machine. The information of the consumables is displayed in BIf this machine could not the status area of the basic screen.
Saving] 56) is used for making the master BIt is recommended to use products on the print drum (cylinder), [Ink Saving] is dis- specified by RISO when replacing the played. master roll. BKeep the power on while replacing the ■ Date and Time master roll.
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Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables 2 Pull out the master making unit slowly as far • Clean the thermal print head. as it will go. 156 “Maintenance”) Set a new master roll. Remove the package (transparent film) of the master roll. Set the master roll so that the [ I ] symbol is located on the left.
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Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables 2 If the master roll is loose, turn the flange on Return the master making unit to the right toward the rear and rewind it. its original position. Master guide flap Flange ■ If you cannot insert the master roll Close the front door.
BDo not peel off or scratch the BIt is recommended to use products label that is attached to the edge specified by RISO when replacing the of the ink cartridge. ink cartridge. BKeep the power on while replacing the ink cartridge.
Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables Lock the ink cartridge. Emptying the Master Disposal Turn the ink cartridge clockwise to lock it. Lock Used masters are sent to the master disposal box. When the master disposal box becomes full, a mes- sage is displayed and this machine stops. Dispose of the used masters.
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Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables BNormally, you can use this machine Remove the master disposal box. while the master disposal box is Pull out the master disposal box horizontally unlocked. Slide the lock lever to the while grasping the master disposal box handle. left to lock the master disposal box as necessary.
Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables BWhen the master making unit is Replacing the Print Drum (Cylin- pulled out, you cannot pull out the der) print drum (cylinder). Return the master making unit to its original position, and then press [Print Drum If you want to print in a different color, replace the (Cylinder) Release Button].
Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables Installing the print drum (cylinder) Close the front door. ■ When you have changed the type of Place the print drum (cylinder) on print drum (cylinder) the rail. When you change the type of print drum (cylin- Align the [V] mark on the print drum (cylinder) der) between Ledger/A3 and A4/Letter, a con- with the [M] mark on the rail.
Chapter 9 Replacing Consumables Master core Collecting and Disposing of Depleted Consumables • Dispose of the depleted master core according to the disposal regulations of your local community. If required, separate the specific components using the following procedures as a reference. Ink cartridge Parts Materials...
Chapter 10 Maintenance Thermal print head Maintenance The thermal print head is a component that produces heat during master making and forms minute holes on The finish of prints may be stained or blurred if the the master. Clean it whenever the master roll is thermal print head of the master making unit, parts replaced.
Chapter 10 Maintenance Exterior Glass platen and platen cover pad Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the entire exterior peri- If the glass platen or platen cover pad is stained, gen- odically in order to protect the machine exterior from tly wipe it off several times with a soft cloth or tissue dust.
Chapter 10 Maintenance Optional auto document feeder Pressure roller Gently wipe any stains off the scanner glass and white The pressure roller is a component that presses a sheet with a soft cloth or tissue paper. paper against the print drum (cylinder) unit. If the pres- sure roller is stained, smudged strips may appear on BThe scanner glass is extremely delicate.
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting When a Message Is Displayed This section describes the troubleshooting procedure when an error message is displayed. Caution When you put your hands inside the main unit, take care not to touch any protrusions or edges of the metal plate. It may result in injury.
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Example of message The following provides a typical example of a message. For anything that are not included in the following list, take an action according to the displayed message. ■ T00-0000: Service call error Code Message Action !!Battery Replacement!! Consult your dealer or authorized service representative and replace...
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Check that the type and color of the ink cartridge are appropriate. Cartridge Installed Set an appropriate ink cartridge in place. or Cannot Read Ink BUse the ink cartridge that is recommended by RISO. If Info other ink cartridges are used, it may result in malfunc- Replace Ink Cartridge tions or problems.
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Check that the type of master roll is appropriate. Installed Set an appropriate master roll in place. or Cannot Read BUse the master roll that is recommended by RISO. If other Master Info master rolls are used, it may result in malfunctions or Replace Master Roll problems.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Code Message Action Page Format is Larger The paper that is currently set is smaller than the size of the master than Paper Size that has been made. !! Possible Ink Smudges on Check the size of the paper and set an appropriate paper. Prints !! To continue outputting the proof copies, press the [PROOF] key.
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! Scanning is Not Possible ! Check that the optional RISO Controller IS300 is connected correctly. External Controller is not Con- If the RISO Controller IS300 is not connected, set [External Controller] nected 120) in [Admin.] to [OFF]. or Processing Connection...
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting ■ J00: Paper jam error The location in which an original or paper is jammed blinks on the screen. BIn order to prevent a paper jam, use appropriate papers for printing. 15 “Printing papers”) BWhen placing originals on the optional auto document feeder, use an appropriate original. 15 “Originals”) Error location Action...
BWe assume no responsibility or liability for cases in which you use any consumables other than the con- sumables recommended by RISO. We are also unable to provide appropriate values for setting. If appro- priate values for setting are unknown, we recommend that you adjust by changing values from [1] and on, while checking the print results at the same time.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Screen display Description of setting Value [H2]Print Density Fine Adjustment 1 (light) Select the value to obtain the appropriate print to 5 (dark) density according to the ink. [H3]First Print Density Adjustment 1 (light) Select the value to obtain the appropriate print to 5 (dark) density for the first print according to the ink.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting ■ [Master Information Input] 1 Touch [OK] on the following screen. 2 Set the items according to the following table. Screen display Description Value [H4]Master Density 1 (light) Select the value to obtain the appropriate mas- to 10 (dark) ter making density according to the master.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Screen display Description Value [H11]Master Use By date setting Mnth: Set the month and year to display the [F56] 01 to 12 warning 164). Year: 2001 to 2099 3 When setting is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed. Check the value, and then press the [START] key.
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following table and take appropriate measures before consulting your dealer or authorized service repre- sentative. Caution Do not perform any procedures (adjustment, repair, etc.) that are not described in this guide. When you want to adjust or repair, consult your dealer or authorized service representative.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action An error message does not Check if the master roll is set Set the master roll so that the side of the master core disappear even though a in place correctly. with the [ I ] mark is located on the left. master roll is set in place.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action Blank lines are found on Check if the thermal print Wipe the thermal print head or scanner glass with a printed papers. head of the master making soft cloth, etc. unit or the scanner glass of 156 “Maintenance”) the optional auto document feeder is stained.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action The edges of printed papers Check if the size of the paper Set the same size of paper on the paper feed tray as are smudged with ink. that was placed on the paper the original, and then perform the master making feed tray for master making process.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action Printed images are faint. Check if printing was per- If the print drum (cylinder) is not used for an Printed text is blurred. formed after the print drum extended period of time, ink on the surface of the (cylinder) was not used for print drum (cylinder) may dry.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action The printed papers that have Check if the positions of the Fit the receiving-tray paper guides and the paper been output are not neatly receiving-tray paper guides stopper to the paper size. piled up in the paper receiv- and paper stopper are For thick papers, slightly widen them.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action Papers are not smoothly fed Check if appropriate papers Use papers that are suitable for this machine. from the paper feed tray. are used. 15 “Printing papers”) (Papers are skipped, or mul- Check if the position of the When using thick or slippery papers, switch the tiple sheets are fed)
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action (Continued from the previ- Check if the paper stripper Turn the adjustment dial for the stripper pressure to ous page) pressure is adjusted prop- adjust the stripper pressure in accordance with the erly.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Problem Point to check Action An error message is dis- Check if a lifted paper has The margin at the top of the printed paper (leading played even though there is been output. edge in the paper output direction) must be at least 5 no paper jam.
A unit for feeding envelopes. ■ RISO Controller IS300 A dedicated controller that enables this machine to be used as a network-connected PostScript 3 printer. ■ RISO Printer Driver for Macintosh A printer driver that enables the use of this machine on Mac OS.
Chapter 12 Appendix Specifications Model SF9490 SF9390 Master Making Method High-speed digital master-making Master Making When [Quick Approx. 19 seconds Approx. 20 seconds Time Master Making] is (Letter paper, short edge feed) (A4 paper, short edge feed) Approx. 17 seconds Approx.
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Editor, Idling Action, Confidential, My Direct Access, Meter Display, ID Counter Report, Proof Copy, Direct Printing, USB Job List, Scanning Mode, Admin., Auto Sleep, Auto Power-OFF, Power-OFF Schedule, ECO mode, Protect, RISO iQuality System Color Change Print drum (cylinder) replacement method...
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Auto Document Feeder AF-VII, Color Print Drum (Cylinder), Wide Stack- ing Tray, Auto-control Stacking Tray, IC Card Reader Activation kit RG, Job Separator IV;NIII, Card Feed Kit, Envelope Feed Kit, RISO Control- ler IS300, RISO Printer Driver for Macintosh Measurement value when set to 100% reproduction ratio.
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The purpose of the “e-waste Rule” is to reduce waste and ensure Electrical Equip- ment is recycled at the end of life. RISO declares our products comply with the “India E-waste Rule” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers at or over a concentration of 0.1% by weight or at or over 0.01% by...
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