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Operating Instructions LW 110 LW 110 LW 110 LW 110 Wide Format Copier you r docu ment man a ge ment pa r tne r...
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RICOH COMPANY, LTD. 15-5, Minami Aoyama 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8544, Japan Phone: +81-(0)3-3479-3111 Overseas Affiliates U.S.A. Spain RICOH CORPORATION RICOH ESPAÑA S.A. 5 Dedrick Place Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 08005 Barcelona Phone: +1-973-882-2000 Phone: +34-(0)93-295-7600 The Netherlands Italy RICOH EUROPE B.V.
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get 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 Safety Information before using this machine.
Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
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R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord. • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this man- ual. • Avoid multi-wiring. •...
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R CAUTION: • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide to Components ................1 Copier Exterior ....................1 Operation Panel .................... 3 1. Basics Turning on the Power................5 Turn On the Main Power ................5 Turn Off the Main Power ................5 Recommended Originals ................6 Non-recommended Originals ................
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools........... 40 4. Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Used Toner Bottle............45 Adding Toner ................... 48 Changing The Roll Paper Size..............52 Removing the Roll Paper Holder..............52 Setting the Roll Paper Holder..............52 Loading A Roll Of Paper .................
Guide to Components Copier Exterior Locks Operation Panel Squeeze both locks(1a&1b) to open the P.3 “Operation Panel”. unit. Open the unit to empty the used Rear Table toner bottle and to remove jammed pa- Place stiff originals face down here. per.
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Main switch Anti-humidity Heater Switch Use this switch to turn the copier on and When humidity is high, the paper in the off. The copier will need about 3 minutes paper roll tray may absorb moisture, to warm up, if it's been turned off for a which can effect the image quality of long time.
Operation Panel Function indicators Troubleshooting indicators These indicators show which setting you P.61 “Troubleshooting” for details. are currently editing, Press the Function Wait indicator key to cycle through them. Shows that the copier is not yet ready to • The top indicator (Paper Length indi- copy.
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{ { { { Function Select} } } } key { { { { Paper Feed} } } } key Press to change which setting you are ed- Press to feed the paper. iting. The current selection is shown by Paper Feed indicator(LED) lights up the indicators above the key: when the machine is ready to feed roll...
1. Basics Turning on the Power To turn the machine on, press the main switch. Turn On the Main Power Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall out- let. Turn on the main switch. Turn Off the Main Power Turn off the main switch.
Basics Recommended Originals • You can set originals with weight in the range 21g/m (6 lb) to 157 g/m lb). • You can set original with sizes between 914 3,000mm (W L), 36" 118" and 210 297mm (W L), 8.5" 11". (The maximum width that can be fed: 960mm, 38.4") •...
Recommended Originals Non-recommended Originals • The following types of originals are not recommended. • Wet originals • Originals with cardboard stuck on the leading edge • Originals with clips or staples • Originals with wet ink or white-out • Carbon paper •...
Basics Recommended Paper • Standard paper sizes that can be used in this copier are shown below. Metric version Inch version Bypass Roll Feeder E (36" 48") D (24" 36") C (18" 24") B (12" 18") A (9" 12") • When you make a copy on a non-standard size of paper, set the paper on the Copy Paper Table.
Recommended Paper • When you use paper in high humidity under hot conditions, take out only the necessary amount of paper from the bag. Do not take all the paper out of the bag. Anti-humidity Heater • When humidity is high, the paper in the paper roll tray may absorb moisture, which can effect the image quality of your copies.
Basics Toner Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottle or toner cartridge. • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Dispose of the used toner and the used toner cartridge ac- cording to local regulations.
2. Copying Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) Use bypass table or roll feeder to copy onto paper. Note For acceptable types of original and paper, P.6 “Recommended Originals” P.8 “Recommended Paper”. If you use bypass table, place one sheet of paper at a time on the bypass table and never insert more than one sheet of paper.
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Copying Turn on the main switch. Make sure that the Wait indicator goes off, and then Ready and the Set Pa- per indicator go on. Make sure that the Bypass Tray is selected. Select any copy settings you require, such as the media type or copy densi- Set the paper guide to match the width of the paper.
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Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops. The copier will soon pull it in. Note Center the paper face up on the bypass table and slide the paper straight into the copier.These illustrations show the copier with the Original Guides, the Paper Guides, and other optional equipment.
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Copying The copy is delivered from the slot on top of the copier (B). If you make several copies of the same original, when the copy comes out, re- move it and repeat from step C Note If you want to catch copies at the back of the machine, change the copy de- livery direction as shown in the figure.
Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) Using the Roll Feeder (Option) When the Wait indicator goes off and the Ready and the Set Paper indicator go on, the copier enters the ready condition. Make sure that the paper feed indicator lights up. Select any copy settings you require, such as the media type or copy densi- Press the {RF Select/Cut} key to select the Roll Feeder.
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Copying Make sure that the Set Original indicator goes on. Set the original guides to match the width of the original. Center your original face up on the original Table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.
Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) The original comes from the opening just under the Original Table (A A A A ). The copy is delivered from the slot on top of the copier (B B B B ). Using the Rear Table When you copy the following originals, set them in the Rear Table.
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Copying Insert the original face down from the rear table. Hold and take the original which has been read and delivered in the front of the copier.
Copying onto Roll Paper (Option) Copying onto Roll Paper (Option) The paper will be fed to the copier from the Roll Feeder. You can copy onto roll paper using the following functions: • Semi Synchro cutting • Preset cutting • Variable cutting Note If unused roll paper is left in the copier, cut 1000mm (39.4") from the edge of the paper before you start copying.
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Copying If you set the number of copies, Semi Synchro Cut can handle automatically by the length at your setting for first copy. Do not use carrier sheet and rear table when you use Semi synchro cutting. A fault might occur. Press the { { { { Cut Select} } } } key(1).
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Copying onto Roll Paper (Option) Press the { { { { Paper Feed} } } } key. Set the original guides to match the width of the original. Center your original face up on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.
Copying Just as the trailing edge of the original passes the table edge, press the { { { { RF Select/Cut} } } } key. Important To cancel copying, press the {Clear/Stop} key. The copier finishes the oper- ation in progress, and delivers the copy and the original. To cancel on-going copying, for example, when you have inserted a wrong blueprint, press the {RF Select/Cut} key.
Copying onto Roll Paper (Option) Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key (1). The Preset/Variable indicator lights up (2) and the Paper Length display shows the default preset cut length. (1189mm or 48.0"). Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key several times until the indicator shows the value you want.
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Copying Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key(1). The Preset/Variable indicator(2) lights up and the "Paper Length" display shows the default Preset Cut length. (1189mm or 48"). Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key to display the nearest value to the one you want. Press { { { { +} } } } key or { { { { } } } } key to specify the most appropriate length.
Copying onto Roll Paper (Option) Using The Roll Cutting Rail (Option) The Roll Cutting Rail allows you to use roll paper and cut your own sheets. For how to set the roll cutting rail, P.59 “Loading A New Roll Onto Paper Cutting Rail (Option)”...
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Copying With your other hand, insert the blade of a paper knife between the two rods and slide across the length of the rail. Make your copy as shown on P.27. Make sure the curl of the paper faces down.
3. Copy Settings Copying Onto Other Media To copy onto translucent or tracing paper or film, use the {Copy Media} key to match the paper type refer to the following table. Type of paper Media setting Plain paper Both indicators off Film Film indicator on Translucent paper...
Copy Settings Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually Press the { { { { Copy Media} } } } key to turn on the Translucent or Film indicator that you want. Hold down the { { { { Copy Media} } } } key for 3 seconds until beep. The indicator show the current fusing temperature.
Adjusting Copy Image Density Adjusting Copy Image Density To make copies darker or lighter, change the density setting. There are 14 densi- ty levels (=7 notches 2). • Standard density level (Default) • 3 darker levels • 10 lighter levels Set the density with the {i} and {j} keys under the density indicator.
Copy Settings Making Several Copies of the Same Original You can preset the number of copies (1 to 99) you want to make. Repeated cop- ying means making two or more copies of an original. To make more than one copy of the original, you have to reload the original after each copy.
Setting a Leading Edge Margin Setting a Leading Edge Margin You can set a margin at the leading edge of the copy. Leading Edge Margin Leading Edge Margin In the Semi Synchro Cut mode Using the Copy Paper Table, or in the Preset Cut mode, Variable cut mode Note You can set up to a 99mm, 4.0"...
Copy Settings Partial Copying The Partial Copy function copies only a part of an original. You need to enter start and end points in the feed direction of the original . Note You cannot use the Partial Copying function when using the Rear Table. You cannot use the Partial Copying function for originals shorter than 150mm.
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Partial Copying Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops, or press the { { { { RF Select/ Cut} } } } key to turn on the RF Select indicator. Place the original. Press the { { { { Function Select} } } } key when the leading edge of the area to be cop- ied reaches the edge of the original table cover.
Programming Settings You Often Use Programming Settings You Often Use There are two ways of programming settings you often use. A) Store the settings in the {Program} key. When you press this key, the settings will be recalled instantly. B) Change the default settings to those you use most frequently. Whenever you turn on the machine or press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key, these settings will be ready to use.
Copy Settings Recalling Settings Stored in the Program key Press the { { { { Program} } } } key before copying. Enter the number of copies required with the { { { { +} } } } and { { { { —} } } } key. Make a copy.
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Programming Settings You Often Use Turn off the main switch. Note The next time you turn the copier on, the settings you programmed in step will take effect.
Copy Settings User Tools Access the User Tools to make the following adjustments: A1) Not in use A2) Semi Synchro Cut Adjustment; Allows you to adjust the cut length. 25mm ~ +25mm ( 1.0" ~ 1.0") (by 1mm or 0.1") Without the Roll Feeder, A2) is not in use.
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User Tools Use the { { { { +} } } } and { { { { } } } } key to change the value. Press the { { { { Program} } } } key to return to step B B B B Press the { { { { Clear Modes/Energy Saver} } } } key to exit this mode.
Copy Settings Settings You Can Change with User Tools This section is for the key operators in charge of this machine. You can change or set the machine's default settings. Note For how to enter the User Tools program, press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key, and then press the {Clear/Stop} key for more than 3 seconds.
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools Default: 0 • Beeper On/Off(+05): The beeper can be turned off completely; turned off for setting the margin, multiple copies, and paper length; or left on to emit a tone whenever a key is pressed. Note 0: On, 1: All Off, 2: Partially Off Default: 2(The beeper does not work if you use leading edge margin.)
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Copy Settings • Auto Energy Saver Mode(+10): The fusing unit needs to be hot for copying. When the copier is idle, the fusing unit can be kept hot to save time or it can be allowed to cool to save energy. This feature can be set to start automatical- ly, but you can also turn it on yourself by pressing and holding the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key for three seconds.
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools • Semi-synchro Cut Original Scanning Mode(+18): Selects whether the roll paper cut key must be pressed at the appropriate time when the trailing edge of the original passes the Semi-synchro cut mark, or whether the original must be inserted again after the original is scanned and the length is meas- ured.
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Copy Settings Note 0: Standard Density 1: Darker Image Density Default: 0...
4. Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Used Toner Bottle When E is displayed, it is time to change the toner bottle. R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottle or toner cartridge. • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. •...
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Maintaining Your Copier Unplug the code from the machine. Open the door on the right side of the copier, and then carefully remove the plastic bottle. Note Put the used toner to the plastic bag and dispose of it according to local reg- ulations.
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Changing The Used Toner Bottle Close the upper unit.
Maintaining Your Copier Adding Toner When D is displayed, it is time to add toner. When the indicator starts blinking, you can still copy about 53 feet of paper (16 m, 27 8 " 11" size copies). When the indicator stays on, you can't copy until a new cartridge is installed.
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Adding Toner Open the toner cartridge cover. Turn the old cartridge towards you. Then, while pressing the cartridge to the right (A), lift the left end and re- move the cartridge (B). Put the old toner cartridge in a plastic bag and dispose of it according to lo- cal regulations.
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Maintaining Your Copier Make sure the cartridge is set well but don't push it in yet. Take the right edge of the seal and slowly remove it. Push the toner cartridge all the way to the left. Then turn the toner cartridge all the way in, as shown. Note If you can't close the toner cartridge cover, there might be problem setting the toner cartridge.
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Adding Toner The copier will need a few moments to warm up before it is ready to copy.
Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Roll Paper Size Change the size guides on the left and Setting the Roll Paper Holder right of the roll paper holder when you load different sized paper rolls. Insert the hook on the paper hold- Important er into (A A A A ), and then insert the Always follow the instructions be-...
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Changing The Roll Paper Size Metric version Roll Feeder...
Maintaining Your Copier Loading A Roll Of Paper When C is displayed, it is time to install a new roll of paper. R CAUTION: • Rolls of paper can be heavy, so you should be careful when load- ing one. •...
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Loading A Roll Of Paper Raise the lever on the paper holder (A A A A ), and then pull out the roll holder from the empty core (B B B B ). Set the paper holder (A A A A ) to the roll core, and then lower the lever (B B B B ). Note Insert the paper roll as far as it will go.
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Maintaining Your Copier If applicable, adjust the roll paper position and lock the lever. You may hardly to adjust the roll paper position when you set 914mm (“36 ). In this case, take out the paper holder, and then release the lock lever. Af- ter you adjust it, put it back to the roll feeder.
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Loading A Roll Of Paper Note Do not hold the paper knob from side. It may cause you touching a sticky oil. For how to turn the knob without any harm, see the illustration below: Make sure that the paper is not loose. Insert it straight into the roller. Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between feeder and the roller.
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Maintaining Your Copier Close the Roll Feeder.
Loading A New Roll Onto Paper Cutting Rail (Option) Loading A New Roll Onto Paper Cutting Rail (Option) Lift the rail. Remove the spool from its support. Remove one of the end caps and slide the old roll off the spool.
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Maintaining Your Copier Slide the new roll on the spool and put the cap over the end of the roll. Place the spool on the holder so that the paper rolls off the front. Push it all the way in. Lower the rail.
5. Troubleshooting If Something Goes Wrong If you have problems with your copier, consult the following pages. If a service indicator lights up, read the following section. If the original or copy is stuck in the copier; P.62; if the copier won't start, or if copies don't look right, P.70.
Troubleshooting If Jams Occur If the Original is Jammed at the Exit Note If the paper or original gets stuck in the copier, remove both original and pa- per. Lift the original table. Very gently pull the original out of the feed-out slot. Be careful not to tear Close the original table.
If Jams Occur If Sheet Paper is Jammed in the Feed-in Slot R CAUTION: • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down.
Troubleshooting If Sheet Paper is Jammed at the Paper Exit R CAUTION: • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the moddle unit be- tween the original table and the bypass table.
If Jams Occur Close the unit and all covers. Press firmly on both sides until it clicks into place. If Roll Paper Jams If roll paper jams anywhere in the machine, you still might need to check every- where to remove the entire length of paper. R CAUTION: •...
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Troubleshooting Note Slide the cutter one way only, otherwise paper waste may pile up inside the machine. Rotate the paper roll in the direction of the arrow until you can see the edge of the paper. Turn the knob anticlockwise about 1/4 to adjust the paper position. Slowly rotate the paper roll until the edge of the paper is fed into the rub- ber part of the roller(A A A A ).
If Jams Occur Make sure that the paper is not loose. Insert it straight into the roller. Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between feeder and the roller. Close the Roll Feeder. If You Cannot See the Roll Paper Jam If roll paper jams inside the roll feeder, you still might need to check everywhere to remove the entire length of paper.
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Troubleshooting Hold the paper (B B B B ), and then slide the cutter (A A A A ). Note Slide the cutter one way only, otherwise paper waste may pile up inside the machine. Turn the knob anticlockwise about 1/4 to adjust the paper position. Slowly rotate the paper roll until the edge of the paper is fed into the rub- ber part of the roller (A A A A ).
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If Jams Occur Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between feeder and the roller. Close the Roll Feeder.
Troubleshooting Others If a puzzling or recurring problem occurs, check the following before calling a service representative. It's also a good idea to check the P.73 “Do's & Don'ts” to make sure the paper and originals match what the copier can handle. Absolutely nothing happens •...
Others Creases • Try setting your copy paper sideways. • If long creases appear on copies, try setting your copy paper sideways, or try changing the copy media setting. • If creases appear on copies made to transparent film, try setting your film sheets sideways.
Troubleshooting Daily Maintenance Clean the Exposure Glass & the Platen Plate you should clean the copy and original tables with a damp cloth, then wipe them with a dry cloth. Clean the exposure glass and the Original Drive Roller with a damp cloth, then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Do's & Don'ts Do's & Don'ts R CAUTION: • When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock. • When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cord.
Troubleshooting Where to Put Your Copier Your copier should be installed by a qualified technician. If you need to trans- port your copier to a distant location, call your service center before the move. You can of course move your copier around your office without calling the serv- ice center.
Where to Put Your Copier • Areas prone to strong vibrations • Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heat from a nearby heater(Sudden temperature changes may lead to condensation within the copier.) • Locations near a diazo copy machine. Power Connection R WARNING: •...
Troubleshooting • Make sure the power outlet is close to the copier and easily accessible at all times. Access To Machine Place the copier near a power source and provide clearance as shown. 1. Rear: more than 60cm, 23.7” 2. Right: more than 60cm, 23.7” 3.
6. Specifications Copier Configuration Desktop Process Dry electrostatic transfer system Scanning Original moving over a fixed fiber optics array Originals Sheet Original Reference Position Center Original Size Maximum: 914mm (W) 3,000mm (L) (36" 118.0") Minimum: A4 K (210 (W) 297mm (L)) (8.5" 11") Copy Size Maximum: 914mm (W)
INDEX Absolutely nothing happens , 70 If Copies Look Wrong , 70 Access To Machine , 76 If Indicator Lights Up , 61 Adding Toner , 48 If Jams Occur , 62 Adjusting Copy Image Density , 29 If Jams Occur Frequently , 70 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature If Roll Paper Jams , 65 Manually , 28...
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Safety Information , i Semi Synchro cutting , 19 Setting a Leading Edge Margin , 31 Settings You Can Change with User Tools , 40 Setting the Roll Paper Holder , 52 Something happens, but Set Paper or RF Select never appear , 70 Specifications , 77 Things To Do Everyday , 72 Toner , 10...
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Operating Instructions LW 111 LW 111 LW 111 LW 111 Wide Format Copier you r docu ment man a ge ment pa r tne r...
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RICOH COMPANY, LTD. 15-5, Minami Aoyama 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8544, Japan Phone: +81-(0)3-3479-3111 Overseas Affiliates U.S.A. Spain RICOH CORPORATION RICOH ESPAÑA S.A. 5 Dedrick Place Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 08005 Barcelona Phone: +1-973-882-2000 Phone: +34-(0)93-295-7600 The Netherlands Italy RICOH EUROPE B.V.
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get 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 Safety Information before using this machine.
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Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
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R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord. • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this man- ual. • Avoid multi-wiring. •...
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R CAUTION: • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
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ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
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How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide to Components ................1 Copier Exterior ....................1 Operation Panel .................... 3 1. Basics Turning on the Power................5 Turn on the Main Power................5 Turn off the Main Power ................5 Recommended Originals ................6 Non-recommended Originals ................
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4. Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Used Toner Bottle............47 Adding Toner ................... 50 Changing the Roll Paper Size..............54 Removing the Roll Paper Holder..............54 Setting the Roll Paper Holder..............54 Loading A Roll Of Paper ................. 56 5. Troubleshooting If Something Goes Wrong ..............
Guide to Components Copier Exterior Locks Operation Panel Squeeze both locks (1a&1b) to open the P.3 “Operation Panel”. unit. Open the unit to empty the used Rear Table toner bottle and to remove jammed pa- Place stiff originals face down here. per.
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Main switch Use this switch to turn the copier on and off. The copier will need about 3 minutes to warm up, if it's been turned off for a long time. Copy Exit Guide Makes sure that copies don't fall off as they come out.
Operation Panel Function indicators Energy Saver indicator These indicators show which setting you Shows that the machine is in a state of are currently editing. Press the Function wait (Energy Saver). Press key 9. Select key to cycle through them. Troubleshooting indicators •...
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Density indicator and { { { { i i } } } } , The program indicator(LED) lights after j } } } } keys you store the setting. Shows the density level the copies will { { { { Function Select} } } } key have.
1. Basics Turning on the Power To turn the machine on, press the main switch. Turn on the Main Power Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall out- let. Turn on the main switch. Turn off the Main Power Turn off the main switch.
Basics Recommended Originals • You can set originals with weight in the range 21g/m of(6 lb) to 157 g/m lb). • You can set original with sizes between 914 3,000mm (W L), 36" 118" and 210 297mm (W L), 8.5" 11". (The maximum width that can be fed is 960mm, 38.4") •...
Recommended Originals • Curled originals Non-recommended Originals The following types of originals are not recommended. • Wet originals • Originals with cardboard stuck on the leading edge • Originals with clips or staples • Originals with wet ink or white-out •...
Basics Recommended Paper Standard paper sizes that can be used in this copier are shown below. Metric ver- Inch ver- Bypass Roll Feeder sion sion E (36" 48") K D (24" 36") KL C (18" 24") KL B (12" 18") KL A (9"...
Recommended Paper • When you use paper in high humidity under hot conditions, take out only the necessary amount of paper from the bag. Do not take all the paper out of the bag. Anti-humidity Heater • When humidity is high, the paper in the paper roll tray may absorb moisture, which can effect the image quality of your copies.
Basics Toner Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottles or toner cartridg- • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Dispose of toner bottles and the used toner cartridges ac- cording to local regulations. R CAUTION: •...
2. Copying Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) Use bypass table or roll feeder to copy onto paper. Note For acceptable types of original and paper, P.6 “Recommended Originals” P.8 “Recommended Paper”. If you use bypass teble, place one sheet of paper and never insert more than one sheet of paper.
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Copying Do not lean on the copy table or lay heavy objects on it. Pick up a sheet of copy, everytime you finish copying. R CAUTION: • If during copying your original gets stuck in the copier, press the {Emergency Stop} key. •...
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Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) Press the {Paper Select/Cut} key to select either the Roll Feeder or Bypass Tray. Note If you select two roll feeder, select one of the roll. If you select the Bypass table, center the paper face up on the bypass table and slide the paper straight into the copier.
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Copying Set the original guide to match the width of the original. Center your original face down on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in. Note If you want to feed manually, use the manual feed mode. Press the {Start} key for more than 3 seconds to enter the mode.
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Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) The original is fed through to the rear table. When the original is being sent back, the machine scans the original and starts copying. The copy is delivered at the back of the copier. Note You must always pick up copies everytime, otherwise copy paper will pile up without rule.
Copying After copying has finished, hold the original with one hand, press the Clear/Stop key, and remove the original. Note Do not hold down or pull out the original during copying. Do not put heavy object on the original table. If you do not insert the original in a certain interval after inserting the pa- per, the paper will be ejected automatically.
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Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) If any previous settings remain, press the { { { { Clear Modes/Energy Saver} } } } key. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key for more than 3 seconds. The green indicator, which is next to the start key, goes on. Note If you want to use this setting as a default, P.42 “Settings You Can Change...
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Copying If you select the Bypass table, Center the paper face up on the bypass table and slide the paper straight into the copier. Set the original guides to match the original size mark. Place the original face down and slide it straight into the copier along the original guides. Note Do not force to remove the original once you set it and if you want to change the position of your original or set another original.
Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) The original is fed through to the rear table. When the original is being sent back, the machine reads the original and starts copying. With Repeated Copying, the original is repeatedly fed through and sent back until all copies have been made.
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Copying • Synchro Cut with roll paper (The machine beeps.) • Partial Copying Choose any copy settings you require. For manual copying, set the paper. Pull up the guide to avoid paper misfeeds. Insert the original face down from the rear table. When the machine scans the original and starts copying, support the origi- nal with your hands at the front of the machine.
Copying onto Roll Paper Copying onto Roll Paper The paper will be fed to the copier from the Roll Feeder. You can copy onto roll paper using the following functions: • Synchro cutting • Preset cutting • Variable cutting Note If unused roll paper is left in the copier, cut 1000mm (39.3") from the edge of the paper before you start copying.
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Copying Press the { { { { Paper Select/Cut} } } } key. The Paper Select indicator lights up. Press the { { { { Cut Select} } } } key (1). The Synchro indicator (2) lights up. Press the { { { { Paper Select/Cut} } } } key to turn on the RF Select indicator. Select any copy settings you require.
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Copying onto Roll Paper Set the original guides to match the width of the original. Make sure that the wait indicator goes off and the ready and the set original indicator go on. Center your original face down on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.
Copying After copying has finished, hold the original with one hand, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then remove the original. Note To cancel copying, press the {Clear/Stop} key. The copier finishes the oper- ation in progress, and delivers the copy and the original.
Copying onto Roll Paper Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key (1). The Preset/Variable indicator lights up (2) and the Paper Length display shows the default Preset Cut length. (1189mm or 48"). Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key several times until the indicator shows the value you want.
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Copying Press the { { { { +} } } } key or the { { { { } } } } key to specify the most appropriate length. You can change the settings by 1mm (0.1”) steps. Choose any copy settings you require. Press the { { { { Paper Select/Cut} } } } key to turn on the Paper Select indicator.
3. Copy Settings Copying onto Other Media To copy onto translucent paper, film, use the {Copy Media} key to match the pa- per type refer to the following table. Type of pa- Media set- ting Plain paper Both indi- cators off Film Film indi- cator on...
Copy Settings When the wait indicator goes off and the ready and the set original indica- tor go on, the copier enters the ready condition. Note Even if you select the media type correctly, creasing might occur depend- ing on the temperature or humidity. If this happens, adjust the fusing tem- perature manually.
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Copying onto Other Media Choose any copy settings you require, and then start copying. Note The new fusing temperature for the selected paper type is cleared when you press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key or turn off the main switch.
Copy Settings Adjusting Copy Image Density To make copies darker or lighter, change the density setting. There are 14 densi- ty levels (=7 notches 2) . • Standard density level (Default) • 3 darker levels • 10 lighter levels Set the density with the {i} and {j} keys under the density indicator. Note The indicator shows seven levels at a time.
Setting the Number of Copies (Repeated Copying) Setting the Number of Copies (Repeated Copying) You can preset the number of copies (1 to 10) you want to make. Repeated cop- ying means making two or more copies of an original. Note With this feature, the image might be copied at a slant.
Copy Settings Setting a Leading/Trailing Edge Margin You can set a margin on the leading or trailing edge of the copy when you use Roll Feeder in the Synchro Cut mode. When using the bypass table, and Preset/ Variable Cut mode you can only set the trailing edge margin. Note You can set up to a 99mm, 4.0"...
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Setting a Leading/Trailing Edge Margin Using the original table, insert the leading edge of the original first. Note If you use the rear table, insert the original trailing edge first.
Copy Settings Partial Copying The Partial Copy function copies only a part of an original. You need to enter start and end points in the feed direction of the original . Synchro Cut Mode original Bypass Table Preset/Variable Cut Mode Note You cannot use the Partial Copying function when using the Rear Table.
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Partial Copying A "P" will blink in the copy counter display. Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops, or press the { { { { Paper Se- lect/Cut} } } } key to turn on the Paper Select indicator. Set the original.
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Copy Settings The copier starts copying. Press the { { { { Function Select} } } } key when the trailing edge of the area to be cop- ied reaches the edge of the original table cover. The "P" will start blinking again. After the paper has been delivered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and remove the original.
Programming Settings You Often Use Programming Settings You Often Use There are two ways of programming settings you often use. A) Store the settings in the {Program} key. When you press this key, the settings will be recalled instantly. B) Change the default settings to those you use most frequently. Whenever you turn on the machine or press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key, these settings will be ready to use.
Copy Settings Recalling Settings Stored in the Program key Press the { { { { Program} } } } key before copying. Enter the number of copies required with the { { { { +} } } } and { { { { —} } } } key. Make a copy.
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Programming Settings You Often Use While holding down the { { { { Emergency Stop} } } } key, turn the copier back on. The jam and service indicators will blink. Input the settings you want. Turn off the main switch. Note The next time you turn the copier on, the settings you programmed in step C will take effect.
Copy Settings User Tools Access the User Tools to make the following adjustments: A1) Magnification Adjustment: allows you to adjust the vertical degree. A2) Cut Length: allows you to adjust the cut length. 25mm ~ +25mm ( 1.0" ~ 1.0") (by 1mm or 0.1") Hold down the { { { { Program} } } } key for 3 seconds or more.
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User Tools Use the { { { { +} } } } and { { { { } } } } key to change the value Press the { { { { Program} } } } key to return to step B B B B . Press the { { { { Clear Modes/Energy Saver} } } } key to exit this mode.
Copy Settings Settings You Can Change with User Tools This section is for the key operators in charge of this machine. You can change or set the machine's default settings. Note For how to enter the User Tools program, press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key, and then press the {Clear/Stop} key for more than 3 seconds.
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools Default: 0 • Beeper On/Off(+05): The beeper can be turned off completely; turned off for setting the margin, multiple copies, and paper length; or left on to emit a tone whenever a key is pressed. Note 0: On, 1: All Off, 2: Partially Off Default: 2(The beeper does not work if you use leading edge margin.)
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Copy Settings • Auto Energy Saver Mode(+10): The fusing unit needs to be hot for copying. When the copier is idle, the fusing unit can be kept hot to save time or it can be allowed to cool to save energy. This feature can be set to start automatical- ly, but you can also turn it on yourself by pressing and holding the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key for three seconds.
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Settings You Can Change with User Tools • Auto Off Time(+15): You can set the time the machine waits after the last op- eration before switching itself off automatically. The time can be set by minute from 1 to 240 minutes. Note Default: 30min Auto Off cannot be used in the following cases.
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Copy Settings Note 0: 0.10 seconds, 1: 0.5 seconds, 2: 0.25 seconds, 3: 0.05 seconds, 4: 0.02 sec- onds, 5: 0.01 seconds Default: 0 • Fixed Paper Size Pattern Setting(+22): Select the fixed paper size pattern cho- sen when the “Preset Cut” key is press. For details about this setting, contact your service representative.
4. Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Used Toner Bottle When "E" is displayed, it is time to change the toner bottle. R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottle or toner cartridge. • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. •...
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Maintaining Your Copier Unplug the code from the mainframe. Open the door on the right side of the copier ,and then carefully remove the plastic bottle. Note Put the used toner to the plastic bag and dispose of it according to local reg- ulations.
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Changing The Used Toner Bottle Close the upper unit.
Maintaining Your Copier Adding Toner When D is displayed, it is time to add toner. When the indicator starts blinking, you can still copy about 53 feet of paper (16 m, 27 8 " 11" size copies). When the indicator stays on, you can't copy until a new cartridge is installed.
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Adding Toner Open the toner cartridge cover. Turn the old cartridge towards you. Then, while pressing the cartridge to the right (A), lift the left end and re- move the cartridge (B). Put the old toner cartridge in a plastic bag and dispose of it according to lo- cal regulations.
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Maintaining Your Copier Make sure the cartridge is set well but don't push it in yet. Take the right edge of the seal and slowly remove it. Push the toner cartridge all the way to the left. Then turn the toner cartridge all the way in, as shown. Note If you can't close the toner cartridge cover, there might be problem setting the toner cartridge.
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Adding Toner The copier will need a few moments to warm up before it is ready to copy.
Maintaining Your Copier Changing the Roll Paper Size Change the size guides on the left and Setting the Roll Paper Holder right of the roll paper holder when you load different sized paper rolls. Insert the hook on the paper hold- Important er into (A A A A ), and then insert the Always follow the instructions be-...
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Changing the Roll Paper Size Metric ver- Roll Feeder sion...
Maintaining Your Copier Loading A Roll Of Paper When C is displayed, it is time to install a new roll of paper. R CAUTION: • Rolls of paper can be heavy, so you should be careful when load- ing one. •...
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Loading A Roll Of Paper Raise the lever on the paper holder (A A A A ), and then pull out the roll holder from the empty core(B B B B ). Set the paper holder to the roll core (A A A A ), and then lower the lever (B B B B ). Note Insert the paper roll as far as it will go.
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Maintaining Your Copier If applicable, adjust the roll paper position and lock the lever. You may hardly to adjust the roll paper position when you set 914mm (“36 ). In this case, take out the paper holder, and then release the lock lever. Af- ter you adjust it, put it back to the roll feeder.
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Loading A Roll Of Paper Note Do not hold the paper knob from side. It may cause you touching a sticky oil. For how to turn the knob without any harm, see the illustration below: Make sure that the paper is not loose. Insert it straight into the roller. Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between the feeder and the roller.
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Maintaining Your Copier Close the Roll Feeder.
5. Troubleshooting If Something Goes Wrong If you have problems with your copier, consult the following pages. If a service indicator lights up, read the following section. If the original or copy is stuck in the copier; P.63; if the copier won't start, or if copies don't look right, P.71.
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Troubleshooting The used Empty the toner bottle used toner is full. bottle. P.47.
If Jams Occur If Jams Occur If the Original is Jammed at the exit Note If the paper or original gets stuck in the copier, remove both original and pa- per. Lift the original table. Very gently pull the original out of the feed-out slot. Be careful not to tear Close the original table.
Troubleshooting If Sheet Paper is Jammed in the Feed-in Slot R CAUTION: • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the unit. Pull out the copy paper.
If Jams Occur If Sheet Paper is Jammed at the Paper Exit R CAUTION: • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down.
Troubleshooting Close the unit and all covers. Press firmly on both sides until it clicks into place. If Roll Paper Jams If roll paper jams inside the roll feeder, you still might need to check everywhere to remove the entire length of paper. R CAUTION: •...
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If Jams Occur Note Slide the cutter one way only, otherwise paper waste may pile up inside the machine. Rotate the paper roll in the direction of the arrow until you can see the edge of the paper. Turn the knob anticlockwise about 1/4 to adjust the paper position. Slowly rotate the paper roll until the edge of the paper is fed into the rub- ber part of the roller (A A A A ).
Troubleshooting Make sure that the paper is not loose. Insert it straight into the roller. Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between the feeder and the roller. Close the Roll Feeder. If You Cannot See the Roll Paper Jam If roll paper jams inside the roll feeder, you still might need to check everywhere to remove the entire length of paper.
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If Jams Occur Hold the paper (B B B B ), and then slide the cutter (A A A A ). Note Slide the cutter one way only, otherwise paper waste may pile up inside the machine. Turn the knob anticlockwise about 1/4 to adjust the paper position. Slowly rotate the paper roll until the edge of the paper is fed into the rub- ber part of the roller (A A A A ).
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Troubleshooting Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between the feeder and the roller. Close the Roll Feeder.
Others Others If a puzzling or recurring problem occurs, check the following before calling a service representative. It's also a good idea to check the P.74 “Do's & Don'ts” to make sure the paper and originals match what the copier can handle. Absolutely Nothing Happens •...
Troubleshooting Creases • Try setting your copy paper sideways. • If long creases appear on copies, try setting your copy paper sideways, or try changing the copy media setting. • If creases appear on copies made to transparent film, try setting your film sheets sideways.
Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance Clean the Exposure Glass & the Platen Plate You should clean the copy and original tables with a damp cloth, and then wipe them with a dry cloth. Clean the exposure glass and the original drive roller with a damp cloth, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.
Troubleshooting Do's & Don'ts R CAUTION: • When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock. • When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cord.
Where to Put Your Copier Where to Put Your Copier Your copier should be installed by a qualified technician. If you need to trans- port your copier to a distant location, call your service center before the move. You can of course move your copier around your office without calling the serv- ice center.
Troubleshooting • Altitudes of over 6500 feet (2000 m) • Areas prone to strong vibrations • Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heat from a nearby heater (Sudden temperature changes may lead to condensation with- in the copier.) •...
Where to Put Your Copier • Make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the power outlet. • Make sure the power outlet is close to the copier and easily accessible at all times. Access To Machine Place the copier near a power source and provide clearance as shown. 1.
6. Specifications Copier Configura- Console tion with roll feeder Process Dry elec- trostatic transfer system Scanning Original moving over a fixed fiber optics array Originals Sheet Original Center Reference Position Original Maximum: Size 914 (W) 3,000mm (L) (36" 118") Minimum: A4 K (210 297mm (L)) (8.5"...
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Specifications First Copy Within 25 seconds (A1 L , 23" 35",) Copying 3600mm Speed (141.7") per minute Auto Reset 2 minutes Time (can also be turned off or set to 1,3,4 or 5 minutes) Reproduc- Fixed: 1 to tion Ratio Paper Feed manual feed/roll feeder...
Copier Dimension 1,080mm (W D H) 623mm 480mm (42.5" 24.5" 18.9") Weight 80kg (176lb) Roll Feeder Number 1 roll (Type780A) 2 roll of load- (Type78 ed pa- per rolls Accept- Width: 210, 257, 297, 364, 420, 515, 594, 660, 728, 800, 841, 880, 914mm Width: able Roll 210, 257,...
INDEX Absolutely Nothing Happens , 71 If Copies Look Wrong , 71 Access To Machine , 77 If Indicator Lights Up , 61 Adding Toner , 50 If Jams Occur , 63 Adjusting Copy Image Density , 30 If Jams Occur Frequently , 71 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature If Roll Paper Jams , 66 Manually , 28...
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Safety Information , i Setting a Leading Edge Margin/Trailing Edge Margin , 32 Settings You Can Change with User Tools , 42 Setting the Number of Copies (Repeated Copying) , 31 Setting the Roll Paper Holder , 54 Something Happens, but Set Paper or Paper Select Never Appear , 71 Specifications , 79 Synchro Cutting , 21...