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  • Page 1 VT2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte- nance of this machine. To get the maximum versatility from this machine, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the next section before using this machine.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS: Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an electric shock or a fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or an electric shock might occur. CAUTIONS: When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock. When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS GUIDE TO COMPONENTS................1 Machine Exterior ..................1 Machine Interior ..................3 Operation Panel ..................5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS............... 8 Optimum Environmental Conditions ............8 Environments To Avoid ................8 Access To The Machine ................8 Power Connection ..................
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Combine 2 Originals ................63 Skip Feed Printing (Skip Feed Mode) ............71 User Program .................... 73 Printing Of Secret Documents (Security Mode) ......... 79 Recovering The Image Density (Quality Start) ........... 80 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS ................82 Printing Using The Optional Document Feeder ......... 82 Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum ........
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION NOTES ..................158 General Cautions ..................158 Print Paper ....................160 Originals ....................... 160 COMBINATION CHART ................161 SPECIFICATIONS ..................162 Main Frame ....................162 Document Feeder (Option)................165 Consumables ....................166...

  • Page 9: Guide To Components

    GUIDE TO COMPONENTS GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Machine Exterior...
  • Page 10 GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Operation panel Operator controls and indicators are located here. See pages 5 ~ 7. Platen cover Lower this cover over an original before printing. Original table Use to open the original table unit when installing the master. release lever Feed roller Use to adjust the contact pressure of the paper...

  • Page 11: Machine Interior

    GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Machine Interior...
  • Page 12 GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Document feeder Original inserted into the document feeder are in - dividually and automatically fed onto and re - (Option) moved from the exposure glass. See page 82. Master eject unit Press to remove misfed paper or a misfed mas - ter.

  • Page 13: Operation Panel

    GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Operation Panel Keys 1. Economy/Tint key 10. Edge Erase key See pages 42 ~ 44. See page 34. 2. Skip Feed key 11. Edge Erase/Center Erase key See page 71. See page 31. 3. Image Density key 12.
  • Page 14 GUIDE TO COMPONENTS 23 24 25 28 29 31 32 20. Full Size key 28. Speed keys Press to make full size prints. See page 24. 21. Combine 2 Originals key 29. Lower key See page 63. Press to lower the paper feed ta - ble.
  • Page 15 GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Indicators 1. Error indicators 4. Print indicator These indicators are lit when a This indicator is lit when Print non-standard condition occurs mode is selected. within the machine. See page 5. Speed indicators 128. These indicators show the printing 2.

  • Page 16: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The machine’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions can affect its performance. Optimum Environmental Conditions Temperature: 10 - 30 C, 50 - 86 F Humidity: Main frame: 20 - 90 % RH Document feeder (option): 20 - 70 % RH A strong and level base (A sturdy desk and cabinet etc.).

  • Page 17: Power Connection

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Power Connection WARNING: Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an electric shock or a fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION Printing Paper The following types of print paper are not recommended for this machine. Paper smaller than 90 mm x 148 mm, 3.6" x 5.9" Paper larger than 297 mm x 432 mm, 11.6" x 17.0" Paper heavier than 209.3 g/m , 55.6 lb Paper lighter than 47.1 g/m , 12.5 lb...

  • Page 19: Originals

    OPERATION Originals Originals that can be set on the exposure glass are as follows: Maximum size: 257 x 364 mm, 10.2" x 14.4" Maximum total thickness: 30 mm, 1.1" Maximum total weight: 5 kg, 11.0 lb If you use paste-up originals, make sure the pasted parts hold firmly to the base sheet and press the Paste Shadow Erase key.

  • Page 20: Preparation For Printing

    OPERATION Preparation For Printing Carefully open the paper feed ta- ble. Keep hold the paper feed table until it stops. Adjust the side plates to match the paper size. Place the paper on the paper feed table. Correct the paper curl before setting the paper.
  • Page 21 OPERATION Make sure that the paper feed side plates contact the paper lightly. Setting up the paper delivery table Lift up the paper delivery table a little and then open it. Lift the paper delivery end plate and move it to match the print paper size.
  • Page 22 OPERATION Lift the paper delivery side plates and adjust them to the paper size. If you want to use A4, 8 " x 11" or smaller paper, lift the small size paper delivery end plate and move it to match the print paper size.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Setting the small size end plate prop If A4, 8 " x 11" or smaller paper is not delivered to the paper delivery table properly, set the small size end plate prop to the small size paper delivery end plate. Set the small size end plate prop to the small size paper delivery end plate as shown in the illustra-...

  • Page 24: Standard Printing

    OPERATION Standard Printing Open the platen cover. Place the original face down on the exposure glass. The original should be centered according to the size marks on the right scale. Lower the platen cover. Make sure the Master Making indicator is lit. If not, press the Master Making/Print key and se- lect the Master Making mode.
  • Page 25 OPERATION Press the Start key. A trial print is delivered to the paper delivery table. Press the Proof key and check the image density and the image position of the proof print. If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the Image Position keys or the fine adjustment dial.
  • Page 26 OPERATION Remove the prints from the paper delivery table. To clear all the modes you have se - lected, press the Clear Modes key.

  • Page 27: Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables

    OPERATION Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables Remove the paper from the pa- per feed table. The paper feed table will lower. Turn off the main switch. Close the paper feed table. Push the small size paper deliv- ery plate to the left, then lower it, if necessary.
  • Page 28 OPERATION Return the left and right wing guides to their original positions, if necessary. Move the side plates to the sides, then lower them. Make sure that the side plates do not touch the small size paper delivery end plate. Move the end plate until the plate handle is flush with the end of the table.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Image Position

    OPERATION Adjusting The Image Position Shifting the image position forward or backward Press the right or left Image Po- sition key. When you shift the image forwards, leave a margin (more than 5 mm, 0.2") at the leading edge. If there is no margin, paper might wrap around the drum and cause a misfeed.
  • Page 30 OPERATION Shifting the image to the right or left Turn the side plate fine adjusting <Shifting the image to the right> dial as shown in the illustrations. The image position can be shifted up to about 10 mm, 2/5" each way. Each division on the scale is 2 mm, 0.08".

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Image Density

    OPERATION Adjusting The Image Density Before making a master Select the desired image density using the Image Density key. Make sure that Master Making in- dicator is lit and then press the Start key. After making a master Press the Speed keys. To in- crease the speed, press the ‘‘...

  • Page 32: Changing The Printing Speed

    OPERATION Changing The Printing Speed Use the Speed keys to adjust the speed of the machine with the image density and printing paper. Press the Speed keys. To in- crease the speed, press the ‘‘ S ’’ key. To reduce the speed, press the ‘‘...

  • Page 33: Stopping The Machine During A Print Run

    OPERATION Stopping The Machine During A Print Run When you want to stop the machine during a print run and print the next original Press the Stop key. Press the Master Making/Print key to select Master Making mode. Set the new original. Press the Start key.

  • Page 34: When You Want To Change The Number Of Prints Entered Or Check The Completed Prints

    OPERATION When you want to change the number of prints entered or check the completed prints Press the Stop key. Change the number of prints or check the completed prints. When you change the number of prints, you can re-enter the number using the Number keys after press- ing the Stop key.

  • Page 35: Reduction/Enlargement Printing (Reduce/Enlarge)

    OPERATION Reduction/Enlargement Printing (Reduce/Enlarge) The center and the leading edge of the print image do not shift when a print im - age is made with this function. Reduction Prints can be reduced in size by using the Reduce key. ---- Metric version ---- ---- Inch version ---- Reduction...
  • Page 36 OPERATION Select the desired reduction ratio using the Reduce key. If you want to return the ratio to 100 %, press the Full Size key. Make sure that the original and the print paper are the correct size. Set your originals on the expo- sure glass or in the optional document feeder.
  • Page 37 OPERATION Enlargement Prints can be enlarged by using the Enlarge key. ---- Metric version ---- ---- Inch version ---- Enlargement Original Enlargement Original Print Size Print Size Ratio Size Ratio Size 155 % " x 8 " 8 " x 14" 141 % 129 % "...
  • Page 38 OPERATION Select the desired enlargement ratio using the Enlarge key. If you want to return the ratio to 100 %, press the Full Size key. Make sure that the original and the print paper are the correct size. Set your originals on the expo- sure glass or in the optional document feeder.

  • Page 39: Erasing Center And Edge Margins (Edge Erase/Center Erase)

    OPERATION Erasing Center And Edge Margins (Edge Erase/Center Erase) When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges might appear on prints. To prevent this, follow the steps on the next page. As a default setting, the paper sizes and directions that can be used are as fol - lows: Metric version:...
  • Page 40 OPERATION Press the Edge Erase/Center Erase key. To cancel this mode, press the Edge Erase/Center Erase key again. Press the "<" or ">" key to select the paper size and direction. When you reach the desired pa- per size and direction, press the Enter key.
  • Page 41 OPERATION Make sure that Master Making indicator is lit and then press the Start key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the Image Position keys ( see page 21) or the side plate fine adjusting dial ( see page...

  • Page 42: Erasing Edge Margins (Edge Erase)

    OPERATION Erasing Edge Margins (Edge Erase) If you want to erase edge margins of a book original, follow the steps below. As a default setting, the paper sizes and directions that can be used are as fol - lows: Metric version: , A4 , A5 , A5...
  • Page 43 OPERATION Set the book on the exposure glass. Make sure that Master Making indicator is lit and then press the Start key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the Image Position keys ( see page 21) or the side plate fine adjusting dial (...

  • Page 44: Erasing The Shadow Of Pasted Originals (Paste Shadow Erase)

    OPERATION Erasing The Shadow Of Pasted Originals (Paste Shadow Erase) If you want to erase the shadow of pasted originals, follow the steps below. Set the original on the exposure glass. Press the Paste Shadow Erase key. Make sure that Master Making indicator is lit and then press the Start key.
  • Page 45 OPERATION Enter the number of prints using the Number keys. Make sure that Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key.

  • Page 46: Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper

    OPERATION Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper Printing on thick paper If your paper applied to "Thick" in the table below, perform the following steps. Size Weight 209.3 g/m , 55.6 lb Thick Standard 157.0 g/m , 41.7 lb Thick Standard 127.9 g/m , 34.0 lb...

  • Page 47: Printing On Thin Paper

    OPERATION Printing on thin paper Set the side pads (move the side pad levers to the right). Position the feed roller pressure lever to the Standard paper posi- tion. Set the separation roller pressure levers to the standard position. There are two pressure levers. Make sure that both levers are down.

  • Page 48: Photo Mode Printing (Type Of Original)

    OPERATION Photo Mode Printing (Type of Original) Original Photo mode Letter mode Letter/Photo mode When printing a photograph or a color original, select Photo mode. Moire patterns may occur when screened originals are printed. When printing originals with both letters and photos using Photo mode, the im - age of the letters will be light.
  • Page 49 OPERATION Set your originals on the expo- sure glass or in the optional document feeder. Make sure that the Master Mak- ing indicator is lit and then press the Start key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the Image Position keys (...

  • Page 50: Ink Saving (Economy Mode)

    OPERATION Ink Saving (Economy Mode) When you want to save ink, select Economy mode. The printing density may be light in this mode. Press the Economy/Tint key to select Economy mode. Set your originals on the expo- sure glass or in the optional document feeder.

  • Page 51: Making Half-Tone Prints (Tint Mode)

    OPERATION Making Half-tone Prints (Tint Mode) Press the Economy/Tint key to select Tint mode. Set your originals on the expo- sure glass or in the optional document feeder. Make sure that the Master Mak- ing indicator is lit and then press the Start key.
  • Page 52 OPERATION Make sure that the Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key.

  • Page 53: Printing From Several Originals At Once (Auto Cycle)

    OPERATION Printing From Several Originals At Once (Auto Cycle) Use the Auto Cycle key to process masters and make prints at one stroke. When you use the optional document feeder, it is not necessary to place origi - nals one by one. All originals are fed and prints are completed after you press the Start key.
  • Page 54 OPERATION Press the Start key. If you set the originals into the op - tional document feeder, originals are fed and prints are completed auto - matically. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until all originals are printed when you set originals on the exposure glass.

  • Page 55: Printing With A Programmed Number Of Prints For Each Class (One Touch Class Mode)

    OPERATION Printing With A Programmed Number Of Prints For Each Class (One Touch Class Mode) What is One Touch Class mode? This feature is useful for teachers who frequently make multiple print sets for their classes, e.g. notes, handouts, tests etc. Using a standard print function, the teacher would have to stand by the machine entering the number of prints and pressing the Start key for each class.
  • Page 56 OPERATION Example: Imagine a school with 4 grades and 6 classes in each grade. There are 27 students in every class in grades 1 to 3, and grade 4 has varying numbers of students due to a high transfer rate. The information you need to program in the machine might look like that shown in the table below: Class Grade...
  • Page 57 OPERATION Programming student numbers Before you can use One Touch Class Mode, you need to program the number of students in each class. Because classes are grouped into grades, you must program one grade at a time. There are two methods of programming a grade: Simple: Use if all classes in a grade have the same number of students.
  • Page 58 OPERATION Simple programming In this example we will program student numbers for grade 1 of the table shown on page 48. The information on the guidance display is in the format: SET PROGRAM CLASS SIMPLE X - (1 - YY) _ _ _ _ Grade Number of students in each class Number of classes in a grade...
  • Page 59 OPERATION Enter the number of students per class using the Number keys then press the Enter key. E.g. press "2", "7" and "#" key. The guidance display will appear as SET PROGRAM CLASS opposite. SIMPLE 1 - (1 - YY) _ _ 2 7 If you want to clear the class you have programmed, enter "0"...
  • Page 60 OPERATION Multi-programming In this example we will program student numbers for grade 4 of the table shown on page 48. The information on the guidance display is in the format: SET PROGRAM CLASS MULTI X - YY _ _ _ _ Grade Number of students in a class Class...
  • Page 61 OPERATION Enter the grade you wish to pro- gram. E.g. to program grade 4, press the One Touch Class key 4. The guidance display will appear as SET PROGRAM CLASS opposite. MULTI 4 - 1 Enter the number of students in class 1 with the Number keys, then press the Enter key.
  • Page 62 OPERATION Protecting One Touch Class settings If you want to prevent someone from writing over your settings, you can protect each grade. While pressing the Reset and Stop keys simultaneously, press the Program Class key. The guidance display will appear as 0 : CANCEL PROTECTION opposite.
  • Page 63 OPERATION Using the Number keys, enter the grade that you want to pro- tect. Press the Enter key. Cancelling protection While pressing the Reset and Stop keys simultaneously, press the Program Class key. The guidance display will appear as 0 : CANCEL PROTECTION opposite.
  • Page 64 OPERATION Press the Enter key. The grades which are protected will be displayed in the guidance display. If no grade is protected, the machine returns to the ready condition. Using the Number keys, enter the grade that you want to cancel protection.
  • Page 65 OPERATION Making prints with One Touch Class mode Example 1 -- making prints for all classes in a grade The example describes how to make print sets for all classes in the 1st and 2nd grades. Set the original on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder.
  • Page 66 OPERATION Enter the next grade you want to make prints for. E.g. to select grade 2, press the One Touch Class key 2. Press the Enter key. To select more grades, just repeat steps 5 and 6. If you have the optional tape dis- penser, switch it on.
  • Page 67 OPERATION Make sure that the Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key. After the last page of each printing set is fed out to the paper delivery table, the tape dispenser drops a strip of paper on the top of the paper stack.
  • Page 68 OPERATION Enter a grade number with the One Touch Class keys. E.g. press the One Touch Class key Enter a class number with the Number keys. E.g. press "2" key. Press the Enter key. You have three options: Select another class in this grade: go to step 3 Select another class from a different grade: go to step 3...
  • Page 69 OPERATION If you have the optional tape dis- penser, switch it on. Make sure that the Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key. If you do not have the optional tape dispenser, you will need to remove the copies from the paper delivery tray after each print set is finished, then press the Start key to continue...
  • Page 70 OPERATION Checking how many prints will be made in One Touch Class mode If you want to find out the programmed class numbers before making prints, do the following steps after step 6 (page 58) or step 5 (page 60): Flip over the plate so you can see the "<"...

  • Page 71: Combine 2 Originals

    OPERATION Combine 2 Originals You can print 2 separate originals on a single sheet of paper. The following tables list the combinations that can be used when combining two originals. ---- Metric version ---- Original Size B5 : A5 : B6 : A6 : Paper Size...
  • Page 72 OPERATION If the master length of the first original is longer than the maximum allowable length or shorter than the minimum allowable length, Combine 2 Originals mode is canceled. The following table gives the maximum and minimum allow - able master length. Master length = actual original length x Enlargement/Reduction ratio Minimum Maximum...
  • Page 73 OPERATION Example 1: When using 100 % reproduction ratios 1st original size 2nd original size Paper size Metric version Inch version " x 8 " " x 8 " " x 11" Set the first original face down. The first original will be printed on the leading part of the print.
  • Page 74 OPERATION Press the "<" or ">" key to select the original size and direction. When you reach the desired size and direction (metric version: B5 , inch version: 5 " x 8 " press the Enter key. Make sure that the Master Mak- ing indicator is lit and then press the Start key.
  • Page 75 OPERATION Make sure that the Master Mak- ing indicator is lit and then press the Start key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the Image Position keys ( See page 21) or the side plate fine adjusting dial.
  • Page 76 OPERATION Example 2: When using enlarging or reducing ratios 1st original size 2nd original size Paper size Metric version Set the first original face down. The first original will be printed on the leading part of the print. Press the Combine 2 Originals key.
  • Page 77 OPERATION Press the "<" or ">" key to select the original size and direction. When you reach the desired size and direction (metric version: B6 ), press the Enter key. Press the Reduce or Enlarge key to select the suitable repro- duciton ratio to match the paper size (metric version: 141 %).
  • Page 78 OPERATION The beeper sounds after the first original is on the master. Set the second original face down. Make sure that the Master Mak- ing indicator is lit and then press the Start key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the Image Position keys (...

  • Page 79: Skip Feed Printing (Skip Feed Mode)

    OPERATION Skip Feed Printing (Skip Feed Mode) If the back of prints are dirty, you can increase the time between two prints using the Skip Feed key. In the default setting, when one sheet of paper is fed the drum rotates once. However, you can select the number of rotations of the drum.
  • Page 80 OPERATION Enter the number of prints using the Number keys. Make sure that the Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key.

  • Page 81: User Program

    OPERATION User Program This User Program function allows you to store and recall up to 9 frequently used job setups. The stored programs are not cleared when you turn off the main switch. How to input a user program Select and enter the job settings you want to store in memory.
  • Page 82 OPERATION Enter one of the program num- bers displayed on the guidance display using the Number keys. Make sure that the previous job set - tings stored under the selected pro - gram number are overwritten. Press the Enter key.
  • Page 83 OPERATION How to access a user program Press the Program key. Numbers already containing a pro - gram are displayed on the guidance display. Using the Number keys, enter the number of the program that you want to access. Press the Enter key. All stored job settings are recalled.
  • Page 84 OPERATION How to protect a program If you want to prevent someone from writing over your program, do the following procedure. While pressing the Reset key and Stop key simultaneously, press the Program key. Enter "1" using the Number key. Press the Enter key.
  • Page 85 OPERATION Using the Number keys, enter the number of the program that you wish to protect. Press the Enter key.
  • Page 86 OPERATION How to remove user program protection While pressing the Reset key and Stop key simultaneously, press the Program key. Enter "0" using the Number key. Press the Enter key. If not program number is protected or no program is stored, the machine returns to the ready condition.

  • Page 87: Printing Of Secret Documents (Security Mode)

    OPERATION Printing Of Secret Documents (Security Mode) This function prevents others from making prints of secret documents using its master. Make your prints. Press the Security key. If you press the Start key in Print mode or press the Proof key after finishing one print job, the beeper sounds and you cannot make prints.

  • Page 88: Recovering The Image Density (Quality Start)

    OPERATION Recovering The Image Density (Quality Start) If the machine is not used for a long period of time, the image density might decrease because the ink on the drum might dry. Printing quality can be regained by making a few prints. The Quality Start function recovers the image density quality by making a print with slow printing speed (20 sheets/minute).
  • Page 89 OPERATION Enter the number of prints using the Number keys. Make sure that the Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key.

  • Page 90: Optional Functions

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Printing Using The Optional Document Feeder Guide to document feeder components Original Guides Adjust these guides to position the origi- ADF Unit Open Lever nals correctly. Use to open the ADF unit. Original Tray Originals used make masters are delivered this...
  • Page 91 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Originals The following types of originals are not recommended for use with the optional document feeder. Set these types of originals on the exposure glass. Originals heavier than 90 g/m , 23.9 lb (when setting a stack of originals) Originals lighter than 50 g/m , 13.3 lb (when setting a stack of originals) Originals heavier than 120 g/m...
  • Page 92 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Setting originals into the document feeder If you set one original into the document feeder while another original is still on the exposure glass, the original set into the document feeder will be scanned first. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals.
  • Page 93 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Combine 2 originals with the document feeder For details about Combine 2 Originals function, See page 63. Insert the 2 originals face up. The top original will be printed on the leading part of print. Press the Combine 2 Originals key.
  • Page 94 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Make sure that Print indicator is lit and then press the Start key.
  • Page 95 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Printing with One Touch Class mode For details about One Touch Class mode, see page 47. To prevent original misfeed, do not set originals of different sizes. Do not set more than 30 originals at one time. Set the originals face up into the document feeder.

  • Page 96: Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum Color drum units (red, blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, navy, maroon, orange and teal) are available as options in addition to the standard black unit. For making color prints, a separate drum unit is necessary for each color.
  • Page 97 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Changing the drum unit for color printing Open the front door. Press the drum rotation button until the beeper sounds. Lift the lock lever until it locks in position. Pull out the drum unit handle while pressing the release bar in- side the green handle.
  • Page 98 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Hold the rail on the drum and slide out the drum while pulling the release towards you. Remove the drum unit from the machine while holding the upper drum stay. Note: Be careful not to let the drum unit fall.
  • Page 99 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Lower the drum unit lock lever. Close the front door. Make sure that the Cover Open indi - cator turns off, and the Color Drum indicator lights.

  • Page 100: Printing In Two Colors

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Printing in two colors After printing in one color, you can print in another color on the same side of the print. You cannot print in two colors at one time. Leave the prints for a while before printing on them again to let the ink dry. Prepare the two originals.
  • Page 101 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Remove the prints from the paper delivery table and set them on the paper feed table again as shown in the illustration. Exchange the drum unit. pages 89 ~ 91. Set the second original. Make sure that Master Making indica- tor is lit and then press the Start key.

  • Page 102: Changing Default Settings (Service Program Mode)

    CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Printing needs may vary. To suit your applications, you can adjust the settings for certain functions. How To Access Service Programs The service programs can be set by following this procedure. If you want to change the settings of a selected service program, see page For the service program menu,...

  • Page 103: How To Change Settings Of Service Programs

    CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) How To Change Settings of Service Programs You can register SP No. 5, 20, 29, 84 or 88 and their setting in the CS Mode key ( see page 96). Procedure 1 After entering the desired SP No., press the Enter key.
  • Page 104 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) When you want to leave the Service Program mode, press the Clear Modes key twice.
  • Page 105 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Procedure 2 You can change the settings of the following 4 service programs using procedure 2. SP No. Mode Default Tape Marker Off 0: No Buzzer On 0: No Photo Background correct 0: No Auto Multi Copy mode selection 0: Multi Copy mode Auto Class mode...
  • Page 106 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) CS Mode How to register SP modes and settings in the Enter the service program mode and select the service program number you want to register. See page 94. While pressing one of the CS Mode key that you want to regis- ter the SP mode, press the Enter key until the beeper sounds.
  • Page 107 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) CS Mode How to make prints with the Photo Background Correct (Adjust background image in Photo or Letter/Photo mode) About this mode, see page 104. Set your originals on the expo- sure glass or in the optional document feeder.
  • Page 108 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Auto Multi Copy mode About this mode, see page 106. Set your original on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder. Press the CS Mode key you have registered Auto Multi Copy mode and select "AUTO MULTI COPY ON".
  • Page 109 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Auto Class mode About this mode, see page 106. Set your original on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder. Press the CS mode key you have registered Auto Class mode and select "AUTO CLASS MODE ON".

  • Page 110: Service Program Menu

    CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Service Program Menu SP No. Mode Function If your machine is equipped with the optional tape dispenser and you want to use it, select "0". Tape Marker Off Default: Adjustment value: 0: No 1: Yes Specifies the minimum number of prints that can be input with the Number keys.
  • Page 111 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) SP No. Mode Function The optional key counter usually counts the number of copies made regardless of the number of masters used. For accounting purposes, it is possible for the key counter to be incremented by a value between 0 and 50 whenever a new master is used.
  • Page 112 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) SP No. Mode Function By default, when master making is finished in Combine 2 Originals mode, this mode stays selected for the next master making. If you want to set the machine to clear this mode after the master making is finished, select "1".
  • Page 113 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) SP No. Mode Function Specifies whether Auto Cycle mode is selected at power on. Auto Cycle Mode Default: Adjustment value: 0: No 1: Yes Specifies the mode (Master Making or Print) at power on. Start Mode Setting Default: Adjustment value: 0: Master Making 1:Print...
  • Page 114 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) SP No. Mode Function If you set an original on the exposure glass and press the Combine 2 Originals keys and Start key, two identical images are printed on the one sheet. Auto Multi Copy Default: Adjustment value: 0: No...
  • Page 115 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) SP No. Mode Function Displays the total number of masters and prints for all the 20 user codes. Total User Code Count M: Number of masters P: Number of prints Clears the total user code counter. Clear Total User Default: Code Count...
  • Page 116 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Entering decimal values in SP No. 160 ~ 162 and 170 ~ 172 Press the Program key to enter a decimal point. Press the Enter key to fix the value. For example, if you want to enter 8.4" x 10.5" in SP No. 170, do the follow- ing steps (P: Program key, #: Enter key): Key input Display...

  • Page 117: User Codes

    CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) User Codes With the user code function, operators must input an authorized code before the machine will operate. The machine keeps rack of the number of prints made under each code. In this mode, the following 20 user codes (fixed) can be used to access the machine.
  • Page 118 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) Enter "1" (Yes) using the Num- ber key and press the Enter key. Specify the Auto Reset time. En- ter the desired setting using the Number keys and press the Enter key. Press the Clear Modes key to leave Service Program mode.

  • Page 119: How To Use User Code Mode

    CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) How to use user code mode Input your assigned 3-digit user code using the Number keys, then press the Enter key. Make your prints. After you have finished, press the Stop key while pressing the Clear Modes key.
  • Page 120 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) How to check the user code counter (# 121) If you want to check the total masters and prints made under all user codes, see page 114. Press the SP mode key. Enter "121" using the Number keys and press the Enter key.
  • Page 121 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) How to clear the user code counter (# 122) If you want to clear every user code counter, see page 115. Press the SP mode key. Enter "122" using the Number keys and press the Enter key. Keep pressing the Enter key until desired user code is displayed.
  • Page 122 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) How to check the total number of masters and prints made under all user codes (# 123) Press the SP mode key. Enter "123" using the Number keys and press the Enter key. The total number of masters and prints made under all user codes will be displayed in the guidance display.
  • Page 123 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) How to clear the user code total counter (# 124) Press the SP mode key. Enter "124" using the Number keys and press the Enter key. Enter "1" (Yes) using the Num- ber key and press the Enter key. Press the Clear Modes key to leave Service Program mode.

  • Page 124: Replenishing Supplies

    REPLENISHING SUPPLIES REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Loading Paper On The Paper Feed Table The Load Paper indicator ( ) blinks when the paper feed table runs out of paper. Replenishing paper Press the Stop key. This step is necessary only if you want to pause a print run to replenish paper.
  • Page 125 REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Load paper on the paper feed table. Release the pads of the feed side plates before loading paper. Reset the pads after the paper is set. Correct paper curl before setting the paper. To resume printing, make sure that the Master Making indicator is lit and then press the Start key...

  • Page 126: Changing The Paper Size

    REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Changing the paper size Remove the paper from the pa- per feed table. The paper feed tray will lower. Adjust the paper feed side plates to match the paper size. Place the paper on the paper feed table. Correct any paper curl before setting the paper.

  • Page 127: Supplying Ink

    REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Supplying Ink The Add Ink indicator ( ) is lit when it is time to supply ink. Open the front door. Lower the ink holder and remove the used ink cartridge. Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge.
  • Page 128 REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. Return the ink holder to its original position until it clicks. Always supply ink of the same color. Make sure to firmly insert the part in - dicated by the arrow mark into the guide.

  • Page 129: Master Roll Replacement

    REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Master Roll Replacement The Master End indicator ( ) is lit when it is time to replace the master roll. Open the original table. Lift the original table release lever and lift the original table. Open the right side cover. Lift the pressure release lever in the direction of the arrow to re- lease the feed roller pressure.
  • Page 130 REPLENISHING SUPPLIES The new master roll must be po- sitioned as shown in the illustra- tion. Insert the paper edge of the mas- ter roll under the arrow mark (1) until you can see the leading edge under the transparent cover.
  • Page 131 REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Close the right side cover. Return the original table to its original position.

  • Page 132: Placing A New Roll Of Tape In The Tape Dispenser (Option)

    REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Placing A New Roll Of Tape In The Tape Dispenser (Option) Make sure that the main switch is turned on and the tape power switch is off. Open the cover of the tape dis- penser. As shown, put the roll in the dis- penser.
  • Page 133 REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Turn on the power switch of the tape dispenser. Press the manual cut button to trim off the leading edge of the tape.

  • Page 134: Daily Maintenance

    DAILY MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE To maintain high print quality, clean the following parts and units regularly. Exposure Glass Clean the exposure glass with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. If you do not clean the exposure glass, marks on the glass will be printed.

  • Page 135: Separation Roller (Optional Document Feeder)

    DAILY MAINTENANCE Separation Roller (Optional Document Feeder) Clean the separation roller with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. If you do not clean the separation roller, original misfeeds tend to occur. Paper Feed Roller (Paper Feed Table) Wipe off the paper dust on the paper feed roller with a damp cloth, then wipe it with a dry...

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following indi- cators will be lit. ) is lit When the misfeed indicator ( Indicator Guidance Display Page ORIGINAL JAM REMOVE ORIGINAL PAPER FEED JAM REMOVE JAMMED PAPER MASTER FEED JAM REMOVE JAMMED MASTER PAPER WRAP JAM...
  • Page 137 TROUBLESHOOTING When the open cover/unit indicator (M) is lit Indicator Guidance Display and Action Page CLOSE THE COVER Close the original table unit. Close the front door. Close the master eject unit. CLOSE THE ADF COVER Close the optional ADF unit. SET THE DRUM COMPLETELY When the supply/exchange indicators are lit...
  • Page 138 TROUBLESHOOTING When one of the following messages is displayed on the guidance display: Guidance Display Meaning and action RE-ENTER COPY NUMBER The maximum number of prints that can be MAXIMUM IS XXXX entered is specified by the Service Program mode. Change the number of prints. RE-ENTER COPY NUMBER The minimum number of prints that can be MINIMUM IS XXXX...

  • Page 139: When The Misfeed Indicator ( ) Is Lit

    TROUBLESHOOTING When The Misfeed Indicator ( ) Is Lit After clearing misfeeds Press the Reset key to reset the error indicators. ress indicators. reset Reset Do not turn off the main switch when removing misfeeds. When original misfeed occurs in the optional document feeder, the error indicator will be reset by opening and closing the ADF unit.
  • Page 140 TROUBLESHOOTING " + "ORIGINAL JAM. REMOVE ORIGINAL" " Original misfeed occurs when using the optional document feeder. If you set originals in the document feeder and then turn on the main switch, the misfeed indicator will be lit. In this case, remove the originals, then open and close the ADF unit to reset the error indicator.
  • Page 141 TROUBLESHOOTING If you still cannot remove the mis- fed paper, push the ADF unit open lever and open the docu- ment feeder. Then remove the original. Close the ADF unit until it locks in position. To prevent original misfeeds: The following types of originals are not recommended for use with the docu - ment feeder.
  • Page 142 TROUBLESHOOTING " + "PAPER FEED JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER" " Misfeed in the paper feed section Slowly but firmly pull out the pa- per. Paper is wrapped around the drum Push the master eject unit open button and open the master eject unit.
  • Page 143 TROUBLESHOOTING If you cannot remove the misfed paper, pull out the drum unit and remove the misfed paper from the drum. Close the master eject unit. If you follow step 3 or 4, close the front door. Press the Reset key.
  • Page 144 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following adjustments before restarting the printing run. Is the paper feed pressure prop- erly adjusted? The standard position of the pressure lever is up. If your paper applied to "Thick" in the table below, push the lever down. Is the separation roller pressure properly adjusted? The standard position of the separa -...
  • Page 145 TROUBLESHOOTING To prevent paper feed misfeeds: When paper is curled, correct the curl as shown. When paper edges stick together, shuffle the paper as shown. When you use post cards and thick paper, lower the printing speed to step 2 or 1. ( page 24.)
  • Page 146 TROUBLESHOOTING If the paper is curled or the original’s leading edge margin is too narrow, the following action is necessary. When you use curled paper, cor- rect the curl as shown. If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown.
  • Page 147 TROUBLESHOOTING " " + "MASTER FEED JAM. REMOVE JAMMED MASTER" Open the original table. Lift the original table release lever and lift the original table. Open the right side cover. Pull the misfed master up and remove it.
  • Page 148 TROUBLESHOOTING If you could not remove the mis- fed master in steps 2 and 3, take out the drum and remove the misfed master from the inside. For how to take out the drum unit, see page 89. If the original misfeeds in the op- tional document feeder, press the ADF open lever and open the ADF unit to remove the misfed...
  • Page 149 TROUBLESHOOTING " " + "PAPER WRAP JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER" Push the master eject unit open button and open the master eject unit. Remove the misfed paper. If the paper is completely wrapped around the drum, peel off the edge of the paper. Then, close the master eject unit and press the drum rotation button until the beeper sounds.
  • Page 150 TROUBLESHOOTING Close the master eject unit. If you follow step 4 or 5, close the front door. Press the Reset key.
  • Page 151 TROUBLESHOOTING If the paper is curled or the originals leading edge margin is too narrow, the following action is necessary. When you use curled paper, cor- rect the curl as shown. If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown.
  • Page 152 TROUBLESHOOTING " + "MASTER EJECT JAM. REMOVE JAMMED MASTER" " Check where the misfeed is occurring Press the master eject unit open button and open the master eject unit. Check where the misfed master is. Remove the misfed master as follows.
  • Page 153 TROUBLESHOOTING When a master misfeed occurs in the master eject section Open the master eject container cover. Then, pull out the master eject box. Remove the misfed master. Be careful not to stain your hands with ink when you touch used mas - ters.
  • Page 154 TROUBLESHOOTING When a master misfeed occurs on the drum Lift the lever to unlock the drum unit and pull out the unit. For how to remove the drum unit, see page 89. Grasp the drum unit handle and remove the master from the drum.
  • Page 155 TROUBLESHOOTING " + "DELIVERY JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER" " Push the button to open the mas- ter eject unit. Remove the misfed paper. Close the master eject unit. Check the following adjustment before restart operation Is the paper delivery end plate in the correct position?
  • Page 156 TROUBLESHOOTING When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Is Lit M Make sure that the following door/units are closed. Original Table Close the original table until it locks in position. Front Door Close the front door completely. Master Eject Unit Close the master eject unit until it locks in position.
  • Page 157 TROUBLESHOOTING ADF Unit (Option) Close the ADF unit until it locks in position. Make sure that the drum is completely set in position Set the drum completely until it locks in position.

  • Page 158: When The Supply/Exchange Indicators Are Lit

    TROUBLESHOOTING When The Supply/Exchange Indicators Are Lit B Load paper See page 116. j Load new ink cartridge See page 119. C Load new master roll See page 121. k Empty master eject box Set the master eject box Open the master eject container cover.
  • Page 159 TROUBLESHOOTING Take out the master eject box and remove the used masters. Spread an old newspaper, then turn the master eject box upside down on it to remove the used masters. Then, throw away the masters. Reinstall the master eject box. Push in the box until it touches the inside bracket.

  • Page 160: When Other Indicators Are Lit

    TROUBLESHOOTING When Other Indicators Are Lit u Set the key counter The key counter (option) is not set. Insert the key counter. When The Prints Are Not Delivered In A Neat Stack, Or The Prints Are Thrown Over The Paper Delivery Table Reduce the printing speed by pressing the "...

  • Page 161: Poor Printing

    TROUBLESHOOTING Poor Printing Dirty Background When you use paper smaller than the original, select the proper reduction ra - tio. Otherwise, you might get dirty background prints. When you use postcards and the like, the background might be dirty because postcards do not absorb ink well.
  • Page 162 TROUBLESHOOTING Clean the pressure roller with a clean cloth. Remove with a clean cloth any ink that has accumulated on the trailing edge of the drum unit. Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever.
  • Page 163 TROUBLESHOOTING Black line/stain If there is no margin or if there is a solid image area near the leading edge of the original, make a margin of at least 5 mm, 0.2" at the leading edge. Other - wise, the paper exit pawl might become dirty and cause black lines on prints. Check the following parts and clean them if they are dirty.

  • Page 164: White Prints Or Incomplete Prints

    TROUBLESHOOTING White prints or incomplete prints Make sure that the paper feed side plates contact the paper lightly. When you use the optional docu- ment feeder, make sure that the original guides contact the origi- nals lightly.
  • Page 165 TROUBLESHOOTING When you get white or incomplete prints even if you check the items on the previous page, perform the following procedure. Pull out the drum unit. Refer to page 89 for the details. Remove the master from the drum. Remove paper that is stuck to the drum.

  • Page 166: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES OPERATION NOTES General Cautions Make sure to make a few trial prints to check the image position because the image position of the trial print might not correspond with that of the original. The image position of the prints might slightly change when the printing speed is changed while printing.
  • Page 167 OPERATION NOTES The outer portion of the image might not be printed under low temperature. In this case, increase the room temperature or slow the printing speed down to step 1 or 2. When you use originals with screened image in Letter mode, stripe patterns might appear on the prints.

  • Page 168: Print Paper

    OPERATION NOTES Print Paper When the paper is curled, stack the paper with the curl face down, otherwise the paper might wrap around the drum or stains may appear. Originals If there is no margin or if there is a solid image area near the leading edge of the original, make at least a 5 mm, 0.2"...

  • Page 169: Combination Chart

    COMBINATION CHART COMBINATION CHART This combination chart shows which modes can be used together. : means that these modes can be used together. : means that these modes cannot be used together. : means that some functions in these modes cannot be used together. 10 11 Reduction Enlargement...

  • Page 170: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Main Frame Configuration: Desk top Printing Process: Full automatic one drum system Original Type: Sheet/Book Original Size: Maximum 257 mm x 364 mm, 10.2" x 14.4" Pixel Density: 300 dpi Image Mode: Photo mode (Sand pattern) Letter mode (Standard mode) Letter/Photo mode Reduction Ratios: Inch version:...
  • Page 171 SPECIFICATIONS Color Printing: Drum unit replacement system (black,red, blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, navy, maroon, orange and teal) Image Position Horizontal: More than 20 mm, 0.79" (for either side) Adjustment: Vertical: More than 10 mm, 0.39" (on both sides) Horizontal Vertical Paper feed direction...
  • Page 172 SPECIFICATIONS Noise Emission: Sound power level (The measurements are made according to ISO 7779.) Printing Speed 60 rpm 73.6 dB (A) 90 rpm 77.6 dB (A) 120 rpm 80.2 dB (A) Sound pressure level (The measurements are made according to ISO 7779 at Less than 70 dB (A) the operator position.) Printing Speed...

  • Page 173: Document Feeder (Option)

    SPECIFICATIONS Document Feeder (Option) Original Type: Sheet Original Weight: When setting a stack of originals: 50 ~ 90 g/m , 13.3 ~ 23.9 lb When setting one sheet at a time: 40 ~ 120 g/m , 10.6 ~ 31.9 lb Original Size: Max.

  • Page 174: Consumables

    SPECIFICATIONS Consumables Name Size Remarks Length: 125m, 410 ft/roll 257 masters can Master for B4 drum Width: 280 mm, 11.0" be made per roll 2 Rolls/case Length: 125m, 410 ft/roll 290 masters can Master for A4 drum Width: 240 mm, 9.5" be made per roll 2 Rolls/case 1,000 ml/pack, 600 ml/pack,...
  • Page 175 INDEX INDEX Platen cover, 126 Separation roller, 127 Dirty background, 153 Access program, 75 Document Feeder, 82 Access Service Program, 94 Drum rotation button, 4 Access To The Machine, 8 Drum unit, 4 ADF Unit, 82 Drum unit lock lever, 4 ADF Unit Open Lever, 82 Adjust the image density, 23 Adjusting The Image Position, 21...
  • Page 176 INDEX Optimum Environmental Conditions, 8 Power Connection, 9 Paper delivery end plate, 4 Paper delivery side plate, 4 Load paper on the paper feed table, Paper delivery table, 4 Paper feed side plates, 2 Lower key, 6 Paper feed table, 2 paper size detection, 103 Paste Shadow Erase, 36 Paste Shadow Erase key, 5, 36...
  • Page 177 INDEX Clearing the user code total counter, Enabling user code mode, 109 SAFETY INFORMATION, i - iv Using user code mode, 111 Save ink, 42 User Program, 73 Security key, 5, 79 Security mode, 79 Separation roller pressure lever, 2 Service Program Menu, 102 White or incomplete prints, 156 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE,...
  • Page 178 INDEX...

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