Contents Legal and Safety Machine Parts Main Body ..............1-1 Document Processor .
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Configuring the Scan To PC Button ..........7-2 Copy Function Section .
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Making Full Use of This Machine’s Advanced Functions Zoom mode Copy Mode selection EcoPrint mode Enlarging/reducing copies to Making clear reproductions Saving on toner use a desired size between 25% of photographs and 400% 25 % 400 % Combine modes Collate mode Language Selection Making one copy from either...
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Legal and Safety Energy Star Program We have determined as a participating company in the International Energy Star Program that this product is compliant with the standards laid out in the International Energy Star Program. The International Energy Star Program has as its basic goals the promotion of efficient energy use and the reduction of the environmental pollution that accompanies energy consumption by promoting the manufacture and sale of products that fulfill program standards.
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Legal and Safety CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points. Symbols The following symbols indicate that the related section includes safety warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol..
Legal and Safety IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ FIRST. CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the machine at the following locations for safety purposes. Be sufficiently careful to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner.
Legal and Safety Installation Precautions Environment CAUTION: Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the machine to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the machine.
Legal and Safety During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, however, the machine is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when making an extremely large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant.
Legal and Safety Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Machine WARNING: Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. Do not remove any of the covers from the machine as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the machine.
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Legal and Safety CAUTION Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (Always grasp the power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.) Always remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the machine.
Legal and Safety CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not look directly at the light from the scanning lamp as it may cause your eyes to feel tired or painful.
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Legal and Safety Laser Safety (Europe) Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this machine is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by user, no radiation can leak from the machine.
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Legal and Safety Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power (Europe) CAUTION: The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. VORSICHT: Der Netzstecker ist die Hauptisoliervorrichtung! Die anderen Schalter auf dem Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden, um...
Legal and Safety Safety of Laser Beam (USA) 1. Safety of laser beam This equipment has been certified by the manufacturer to Class 1 level under the radiation performance standards established by the U.S.DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) in 1968. This indicates that the product is safe to use during normal operation and maintenance.
Legal and Safety 5. Safety switch The power to the laser unit is cut off when the upper front cover is opened. Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power CAUTION: The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source.
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Legal and Safety Introduction Included Manuals Included manuals are different depending on models. Model Included Manual d-Copia 163MF Operation Guide (this document) d-Copia 164MF Operation Guide (this document) Facsimile Operation Guide Operation Guide (this document) Describes how to load paper or how to operate copying, printing, or scanning and explains how to handle problems.
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Legal and Safety Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Convention Description Example Italic Typeface Used to emphasize a key word, Open the Front Cover. phrase or references to additional For details on Auto Sleep, refer to Sleep information. Mode on page 8-1. Courier Typeface Used to denote messages or Access 13.
Legal and Safety Accessing Menu Items When you configure the machine, you do so by accessing a menu item and making your setting from there. Each configuration instruction in this guide tells you to access the menu item and provides a route map to direct you to that item. An example of a route map and its significance is shown below.
1 Machine Parts Main Body Scan Unit Toner Container Front Cover Developer Unit Cassette Drum Unit Manual Feed Tray Shipping Lock Platen Original Size Indicator Plate Output Tray Operation Panel Paper Stopper Original Cover OPERATION GUIDE...
Machine Parts USB Interface Connector Power Switch 5V DC Output (for Print Server IB-110) Power Cord Receptacle Rear Cover Document Processor Original Table Ejection Extension Original Insert Guides Original Eject Table Left Cover OPERATION GUIDE...
Machine Parts Operation Panel d-Copia 164MF 12 13 d-Copia 163MF 12 13 Copy Mode Key and Indicator Exposure Adjustment Key Collate Key and Indicator Zoom Key Combine Key and Indicator Paper Jam Indicator SCAN Key and Indicator Toner Indicator COPY Key and Indicator Scan To PC Key Message Display Menu Key...
Machine Parts Status Information Message Meaning The machine is warming up and is not ready. Warming Up When the machine is switched on for the first time, this message will take several minutes. The machine is ready to use. This is the ready screen in the copy mode. 100% •••••••...
Loading Paper Before Loading Paper Set the paper in the cassette with the side which faced the top of its packaging facing NOTE: Please set paper according to the instruction when paper side is directed. When you open a new package of paper, fan through the sheets to separate them slightly prior to loading.
Loading Paper Adjust the position of the width guides located on the left and right sides of the paper cassette. Press the release button on the left guide and slide the guides to the paper size required. NOTE: The paper sizes are marked on the cassette.
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Loading Paper Pull out the cassette to access the Manual Feed Tray. Pull the Manual Feed Tray up and out. Pull out the front of the Manual Feed Tray. Push the cassette back into the printer. Adjust the paper width guides and slide the paper into the tray as far as it will go.
Loading Paper Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, right edge first. NOTE: Prior to purchasing envelopes, print a sample to check quality. IMPORTANT: Slide the paper firmly into the tray until it stop. Load one sheet or envelope at a time. Start printing after loading the Manual Feed Tray.
Loading Paper Load the printed sheet in the printed face-down position on the Manual Feed Tray again, and print the rear side. Long edge binding or Short edge binding can be selected depending on the orientation of the sheet. Binding Orientation How to Load Long Edge Binding Short Edge Binding...
Loading Paper Selecting Media Type You can select the media type. The media type that can be used are: PLAIN, TRANSP., PREPRINT, BOND, RECYCLED, VELLUM, ROUGH, LETTERHD, COLOR, PREPUNCH, ENVELOPE, CARDSTOCK, COATED, THICK, HIGH QLT, CUSTOM Access 15.Media Type. [Menu] If you are unsure how to use this route map refer to Accessing Menu Items on page xx.
3 Preparations Connecting the Cables The machine can be connected to a computer. Connecting the USB Cable To connect the machine directly to your computer, use the USB cable. Turn the machine off, remove the power cord from the outlet and turn the computer off.
Preparations Turning the Machine On Turn the power switch on. The machine will begin to warm up after which the ready screen is displayed. Loading Software Installing the Printer Driver and Scanner Driver. Ensure the machine is plugged in and connected to the computer’s USB port before installing software from the CD-ROM.
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Preparations Click Accept to proceed. Exit Click Select Language. Click the language to be used. Click Install Software. The Installation Wizard starts. Click Next. For the simple, default installation, select Express Mode and click Next. NOTE: If you selected Custom Mode, select Universal serial bus (USB) to select connection method, and follow the on- screen instructions.
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Preparations Click Install. The installation program installs the software. NOTE: When installing software for Windows XP, if a software installation warning for an unsigned device driver is displayed, click Continue Anyway to bypass the warning and install the driver. All device drivers have been fully tested.
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Preparations Click Next. Click Finish to leave the install program and return to the disc main menu. OPERATION GUIDE...
4 Copy Functions Basic Copying Procedure To change the default settings for the machine, refer to System Settings. Turn the machine on. At the end of warm-up, the ready screen will be displayed. Select from the copier’s various functions. Press [Copy Mode] to select the desired mode.
Copy Functions Enter the number of copies required. Up to 99 can be entered. Open the original cover and place the original face down onto the platen against the left rear corner of the platen. Close the original cover. Press [Start]. Copying begins immediately. To cancel copying, press [Stop/Clear].
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Copy Functions Originals to Avoid Be sure not to use the following originals in the document processor. • Originals with punched holes or perforations. • Transparencies. • Soft originals such as carbon or vinyl paper, or other originals that are curled, wrinkled or creased.
Copy Functions Placing a Thick Original on the Platen When copying from an original which cannot be placed in the document processor (books, magazines, etc.), open the document processor and place the original directly on the platen. Close the document processor after use. Zoom Copies It is possible to change the zoom ratio in order to make copies of an enlarged or...
Copy Functions To start copying, place the original on the platen and press [Start]. Variable Zoom Perform the following procedure to make settings for the Variable Zoom mode. Press [Zoom]. Press to select Custom and press [OK]. Enter the desired ratio using numeric keys. Press [OK].
Copy Functions Once all of the originals have been scanned, press . Copying starts. Scanned pages are printed. Combine Mode The images from either 2 or 4 originals can be reduced and combined onto a single copy. Mode Description Copies four originals onto one sheet. Copies two originals onto one sheet.
5 Scanning Functions This product allows you to operate the scanner from within a TWAIN or plug-in software application. As the scanner driver is not a stand-alone software, it has to be started from within a TWAIN-compliant software application and then the scanner driver is able to scan and load the image to your computer.
Scanning Functions Click Preview or Scan to preview or scan your document(s). Selecting the Scan Method Select how you want to scan on the Scan Method drop-down menu. Mode Description Simplex/Multi-page Use this setting if you are using the Document Processor to scan documents at a time.
Scanning Functions Enhancing Your Image Brightness Adjusts the lightness or darkness of an image. The higher the value, the brighter the image. Contrast Adjusts the range between the darkest and the lightest shades in the image. The higher the contrast, the bigger the different gray scales. Invert The invert command reverses the brightness and the color in the image.
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Scanning Functions Color Adjustment Click the Color Adjustment button to enable the button for the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness feature. NOTE: The Advanced Settings button must be enabled in order to use the Hue Saturation, and Lightness feature. Auto Level Click the Auto Level button to add shadow to reveal more details in an image.
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Scanning Functions Hue/Saturation/Lightness Click this button to adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image. This button is enabled when the Color Adjustment button is selected. You can type values in the text boxes or you can drag the sliding arrow under the each item. º...
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Scanning Functions Using a scan You can use an existing settings file. Right-click the file settings file name for the settings you want to use and click Load. The settings in the file will automatically be specified in the scanning features dialog box. Deleting a scan Right-click a file name and press [Delete] on the settings file...
6 Printing Functions This section explains how to customize the installed printer driver settings and how to make prints. Printing Preferences Basic Tab Orientation Use to select the output orientation. Copies Use to select the number of prints required. If sets are required, select Collate.
Printing Functions Layout Tab N-up Use to select N-Up to print up to 9 images on one sheet. Enabling the Print Borders displays the page borders of each page. Output Paper Size Use to enlarge or reduce the image between 25% and 400%.
7 Using QLINK The QLINK is a software utility that allows you to quite easily, with very few mouse clicks, access the most frequently used scanning applications. Using the QLINK eliminates the need to manually launch the specific applications and allows you to scan a document directly to a folder on your computer.
Using QLINK MFP Button Setting Section Using the Scan To PC Button on the Operation Panel to Scan Using [Scan to PC] eliminates the need to manually launch the specific applications and allows you to scan a document directly to a folder on your computer. Place the original face up in the Document Processor, or face down on the platen.
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Using QLINK Click one of the applications in the list and then Edit to launch Preferences dialog box, as shown below: Program path Select the path where your application’s executable file is located in your computer by clicking Browse. Program name Your application’s original name is shown here.
Using QLINK Copy Function Section The three copy buttons in the QLINK can be customized to allow you to take advantage of the features built into this machine’s printer driver to do the Combine function if you load originals in the Document Processor. By following the figure directions below, click one of the three copy buttons in the QLINK to copy.
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Using QLINK Advanced Setting This button is to show the Scan preference dialog box, as shown below: You can make good use of this Scan preference dialog box to adjust all other preferred scan settings, including Original Size, Resolution, Brightness, and Contrast. Copy Setting Copies Selects the number of copies.
Using QLINK Scan Function Section Send to email Send to email enables you to scan a page or document directly into the E-mail application, Outlook Express, as a standard attachment. To scan your originals to the E-mail application in the QLINK, click Send to email. NOTE: If your Outlook Express application does not work, try to launch it before clicking Send to email.
8 System Settings This chapter explains the procedures to make the various settings that are required in relation to the overall operation of this machine. Message Language You can select the language of the message display from English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Español, Dansk, Svenska, Norsk, Polski, Čeština, Magyar, Suomi, РУССКИЙ, Lithuanian, Ελληνικά, İngilizce, , Português, Português(SA).
System Settings Access 13. Sleep Mode. [Menu] If you are unsure how to use this route map refer to Accessing Menu Items on page xx. 1. Common Setup [OK] Press to select the time for the Sleep Mode to engage and press [OK]. The display returns to the ready screen.
System Settings Access 17. Drum Reset. [Menu] If you are unsure how to use this route map refer to Accessing Menu Items on page xx. 1. Common Setup [OK] Press to select On and press [OK]. The display returns to the ready screen.
System Settings Access 110. Eco Fuser. [Menu] If you are unsure how to use this route map refer to Accessing Menu Items on page xx. 1. Common Setup [OK] Press to select On or Off. Press [OK]. The display returns to the ready screen.
System Settings Printing the Report Pages The following table shows the reports that are available for printing. Item Description Lists information on the settings and environments of 31. Configuration use for this machine. List of the menu selection system. 32. Menu map No.
9 Maintenance Toner Container Replacement The toner container requires replacing when empty. A starter toner container provides approximately 3000 prints. A full toner container is offered in two yield types, 2000 or 6000 pages (at 5% coverage). The machine displays messages at two stages of toner usage. •...
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Maintenance Turn Lock Lever A to the unlock position, push Lock Lever B to the right and pull out the Toner Container. Place the used Toner Container in the plastic bag provided for disposal. Remove the packaging from the new Toner Container.
Maintenance Close the Front Cover. Close the Scan Unit pushing the Lever. IMPORTANT: Take care not to place your fingers between the scan unit and the main body when the scan unit is closed. Cleaning the Charger and Registration Roller To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the machine must be cleaned with every Toner Container replacement.
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Maintenance Open the Front Cover. Lift the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container out of the printer. Using the green handles lift the Drum Unit out of the machine. NOTE: The Drum Unit is sensitive to light. Never expose the Drum Unit to light for more than five minutes.
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Maintenance Slide the Charger Cleaner (green) back and forth 2 or 3 times to clean the charger wire, then return it to its original position. When cleaning is complete, return the Drum Unit to its position, aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the machine.
Maintenance IMPORTANT: Take care not to place your fingers between the scan unit and the main body when the scan unit is closed. Cleaning the Machine CAUTION: For safety purposes, always remove the power cord from the outlet when performing cleaning. Always use a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or mild detergent to clean the machine.
Maintenance Wipe the Pad from top to bottom. Be careful not to snag the Pick Spring. Replacing the Document Processor Pad After scanning approximately 50,000 pages through the Document Processor, the pressure pad may be worn out and you may experience problems with document feeding.
Maintenance Shipping Lock Always slide shipping lock to Lock position before moving this machine from one location to another. And slide to Unlock position before using it. OPERATION GUIDE...
10 Troubleshooting General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the machine. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Check Item Corrective Action Reference Nothing lights on Is the power plug connected to Connect the plug to an AC outlet.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Check Item Corrective Action Reference Black or white Is the charger wire dirty? Clean the charger wire. page 9-3 bands on copies. Is the charger cleaner in the Remove the process unit and return the page 9-3 CLEANER HOME charger cleaner to its home position.
Troubleshooting Maintenance and Error Messages When any of the following messages appears on the message display, perform the procedure provided below. Message Procedure Reference The scan unit is open. Close the scan unit. — Close Scan Unit The front cover is open. Close the covers securely. —...
Troubleshooting Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, copying or printing will stop. Leave the power switch on and to remove the jammed paper. WARNING: High voltage is present in the charger section. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of electrical shock. CAUTION: The fuser unit is extremely hot.
Troubleshooting Close the Scan Unit pushing the Lever. The error is cleared. IMPORTANT: Take care not to place your fingers between the scan unit and the main body when the scan unit is closed. Paper Cassette Pull out the cassette. Remove any partially fed paper.
Troubleshooting Open the Front Cover. Close the Front Cover. Close the Scan Unit pushing the Lever. The error is cleared. IMPORTANT: Take care not to place your fingers between the scan unit and the main body when the scan unit is closed. Manual Feed Tray Remove the paper from the Manual Feed Tray.
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Troubleshooting Open the Scan Unit. Open the Front Cover. Lift the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container out of the printer. Using the green handles lift the Drum Unit out of the machine. NOTE: The Drum Unit is sensitive to light. Never expose the Drum Unit to light for more than five minutes.
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Troubleshooting If it has not be fed as far as the metal registration roller, remove the paper from the Manual Feed Tray side. Return the Drum Unit to its position, aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the printer.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: Take care not to place your fingers between the scan unit and the main body when the scan unit is closed. Reload the Manual Feed Tray. Inside Machine Open the Scan Unit. Open the Front Cover. Lift the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container out of the printer.
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Troubleshooting Using the green handles lift the Drum Unit out of the machine. NOTE: The Drum Unit is sensitive to light. Never expose the Drum Unit to light for more than five minutes. Remove the paper from the machine. NOTE: If the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal running direction of the paper.
Troubleshooting Close the Scan Unit pushing the Lever. IMPORTANT: Take care not to place your fingers between the scan unit and the main body when the scan unit is closed. Document Processor Remove all of the originals from the Original Table.
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Troubleshooting Remove the jammed original. Close the Left Cover. Place the originals. 10-12 OPERATION GUIDE...
Print Server (IB-110) The print server (IB-110) provides an optimal printing network for Olivetti printers and copiers so that all users on the network can take advantage of them. The included utility, Virtual Link enables you to utilize the MFP’s scanning function.
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INDEX Numerics Error Messages 10-3 2 in 1 4 in 1 General Guidelines 10-1 Accessing Menu Items Installation Precautions Buzzer Language Loading paper Cassette Cassette Manual Feed tray CAUTION LABELS viii Loading Software Changing Function Defaults LoadingPaper Cleaning Charger Document Processor Machine Machine Parts Registration Roller...
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Paper Jam 10-4 Image Type Document Processor 10-11 Resolution Inside Machine 10-9 Scan Method Manual Feed Tray 10-6 Shipping Lock Output Tray 10-4 Sleep Mode Paper Cassette 10-5 Specifications 11-1 Rear Cover 10-4 Copying Functions 11-2 Paper length adjusting tab Document Processor 11-3 Paper width adjusting tab...
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For best results and machine performance, we recommend that you use only our original supplies for your products.
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DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CE ON THE TREATMENT, COLLECTION, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND THEIR COMPONENTS INFORMATION 1. FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) The disposal of electric and electronic devices as solid urban waste is strictly prohibited: it must be collected separately. The dumping of these devices at unequipped and unauthorized places may have hazardous effects on health and the environment.