Lanier LW 210 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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LW 210
LW 210
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LW 210
Wide Format Copier

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions LW 210 LW 210 LW 210 LW 210 Wide Format Copier you r do cu me nt m an a geme nt p ar t n er...
  • Page 2 I In accordance with ISO Standard 7001, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: means POWER means POWER OFF. means STAND BY. I For good copy q uality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. shall not be responsible for any damage or Ricoh expense that may result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high contrast copies with a superior finish. This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS: Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-writing as it could cause an electric shock or a fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the copier and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION Cautions: After you move the copier, lock it in position with the caster fixture. If you do not, the copier might move or fall causing personal injury. Do not lean on the original tray or copy table otherwise they might fall causing personal injury.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........i COPIER EXTERIOR .
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG WHEN THE "WAIT" INDICATOR IS LIT ....30 IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT ..31 WHEN A OR x IS LIT.
  • Page 9: Copier Exterior

    COPIER EXTERIOR Main Unit Original table Upper copy guide Set originals here. Copies are delivered here when the upper Original guide copy exit is selected. Original cover Original tray 1st/2nd roll feeder Operation panel Set roll paper here. Paper Path section 3rd roll feeder (option) Manual Feed...
  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    COPIER EXTERIOR Operation Panel Clear Modes/Energy Saver key Cancels all of the current Copy Exit key settings. When you hold Switches the direction down this key for three in which copies are seconds or more, the delivered. copier enters the Energy See page 10.
  • Page 11: Copying

    COPYING BASIC ......... . . 4 Recommended Originals .
  • Page 12: Basic

    BASIC This section describes how to set the functions and recommended originals and paper. Recommended Originals S When you copy the following originals, use the carrier sheet (option) to set them: See page 62, "OTHER OPTIONS" Thin originals Torn originals Folded originals Curled originals Pasted originals...
  • Page 13: Recommended Paper

    BASIC Remove the upper copy guide. Insert the original face down into the table along the size indication. Do not release the original until it is fed into the copier. S Set a leading margin of 5 mm, 0.2" or more when you copy an original whose leading edge has a large solidly-shaded area.
  • Page 14 BASIC S When you make a copy on a non-standard size of paper, set the paper on the manual feed table. S Paper of about the thickness of 51 to 134 g/m , 14 lb to 36 lb is suitable for this copier.
  • Page 15: Switching The Fusing Temperature

    BASIC Switching the Fusing Temperature When you make a copy on translucent paper or transparent film, switch the fusing unit temperature to stabilize toner fusing. S If you make a copy in the condition unsuitable for copy paper, the copy might be creased or a part of the image might not be copied.
  • Page 16: Setting The Number Of Copies (Repeated Copying)

    BASIC Setting the Number of Copies (Repeated Copying) Repeated copying means to make two or more copies of one original. This function allows you to make up to 10 copies in the size of 1,200 914 mm, 49" 36" to B5 K. S In repeated copying, the image might be copied slantly depending on the original size, type, and condition (e.g., curl, wave).
  • Page 17: Adjusting Copy Density

    BASIC Adjusting Copy Density The "Auto Image Density" function means to adjust copy density automatically to mask out dark backgrounds of an original. If you cannot make copies as you want with the Auto Image Density function, adjust the copy density manually. S When you turn on the copier, the "Auto Image Density"...
  • Page 18: Switching The Copy Exit

    BASIC Switching the Copy Exit This function switches the copy exit direction to the upper or lower according to the copy paper size. S Select the lower copy exit when copying onto A0, 36" 48" K or A1, 24" 36" K paper. If you use the upper copy exit to copy onto these paper, delivered copies might remain inside the copier causing a paper jam.
  • Page 19 BASIC When you take copies out of the rear side of the copier in the lower copy exit mode, pull out the delivery switch levers until they stop, as shown in the figure on the right. You must pull out both levers at the same time.
  • Page 20: Setting A Leading/Trailing Edge Margin

    BASIC Setting a Leading/Trailing Edge Margin You can set a margin at the leading or trailing edge of the copy. You can also make a copy using a narrower margin than that on the original. Leading margin Trailing Original margin Copy S You can set up to 99 mm, 4.0"...
  • Page 21 BASIC Press the + and - keys to specify a leading edge margin. Press the + key to increase the margin width and - to decrease the width. If you enter a wrong value, press the Clear/Stop key and reenter a correct value. Press the Edge Margin key.
  • Page 22: Copying Onto Roll Paper

    COPYING ONTO ROLL PAPER You can copy onto roll paper in the following three ways: synchro cutting, preset cutting, and variable cutting. S If roll paper is damp, cut it in about 1,000 mm, 39.4" immediately before copying. See page 41, "Cutting the Paper Automatically/Manually" Synchro Cutting This function cuts roll paper automatically according to the original length.
  • Page 23: Preset Cutting

    COPYING ONTO ROLL PAPER Insert the original lightly along the original guide. The copier starts copying. Do not release the original until it is fed into the copier. Preset Cutting This function cuts roll paper in a selected length. The paper is cut regardless of the original size.
  • Page 24 COPYING ONTO ROLL PAPER Inch version: Roll width Preset length Paper size and direction 48" 36" 24" 36" 24" 18" 24" 18" 12" 18" 12" 12" 9" Press the Cut Select key to display a length of the "Preset Cut". Set the original guide to match the original width and direction.
  • Page 25: Variable Cutting

    COPYING ONTO ROLL PAPER Insert the original lightly along the original guide. The copier starts copying. Do not release the original until it is fed into the copier. Variable Cutting This function cuts roll paper in a length you specify. S The variable cut can handle the cut length from 245 to 3,600 mm, 9.6"...
  • Page 26 COPYING ONTO ROLL PAPER Set the original guide to match the original width and direction. Insert the original lightly along the original guide. The copier starts copying. Do not release the original until it is fed into the copier. 18 COPYING...
  • Page 27: Partial Copying

    PARTIAL COPYING The Partial Copy function copies only a part of an original. This function specifies the start and end points in the original feed direction. S The Partial Copy function cannot apply to originals having a length of less than 245 mm, 9.6"...
  • Page 28 PARTIAL COPYING Press the Partial Copy key when the leading edge of the area to be copied comes to the position where it is covered with the origin- al table cover. The indicator on the Partial Copy key lights. If you do not press the Partial Copy key, the original is deli- vered without partial copying.
  • Page 29: Sample Copying

    SAMPLE COPYING The Sample Copy function copies an original in 245 mm, 9.6" from its leading edge in the paper feed direction. This allows you to check the copy condition of the current settings in advance. Press the Sample Copy key. The indicator on the Sample Copy key is lit.
  • Page 30: Paper Type/Roll Width Entry Function

    PAPER TYPE/ROLL WIDTH ENTRY FUNCTION This function allows you to store the paper type and roll width for a selected paper feeder. When you change the paper feeder to the specified one, the paper type and roll width are set to the stored values. Press the Paper Select key until your desired paper feeder indica- tor blinks.
  • Page 31 PAPER TYPE/ROLL WIDTH ENTRY FUNCTION Press the Fusing Temperature key to select the paper type. Press the Enter key. The above settings are stored. If you do not want to store the settings, press the Clear Modes key. COPYING 23...
  • Page 32: Using The Program Function

    USING THE PROGRAM FUNCTION The Program function allows you to store a collection of copy settings as programs 1 to 9 and switch them as needed. Programming a Collection of Copy Settings Press the Program key. The indicator on the Program key blinks.
  • Page 33 USING THE PROGRAM FUNCTION Specify values for each setting. You can store the following settings with the Program function. For the way to specify values, see the corresponding pages. Sample copying See page 21. Partial copying (The start and end points cannot be stored) See page Paper feeder See page 22.
  • Page 34: Recalling Programmed Settings

    USING THE PROGRAM FUNCTION Recalling Programmed Settings Press the Program key. The indicator on the Program key blinks. Use the keys to select a program number. Press the Program key. The Program key lights and the programmed settings recalled. When you press the Program key again, you can cancel the program recall.
  • Page 35: Copying With Manual Feed

    COPYING WITH MANUAL FEED When you make a copy with manual feed, you need not replace paper even if the required size or type of paper is not set in the copier. S Set a sheet of paper at a time on the manual feed table. S You cannot use the repeated copying function during manual copying in the default setting.
  • Page 36 COPYING WITH MANUAL FEED Set the copy paper guide to match the paper width and direction (the copy paper guide is an option). Insert the paper lightly along the copy paper guide (the copy paper guide is an option). Do not release the paper until it is fed into the copier.
  • Page 37 WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG WHEN THE "WAIT" INDICATOR IS LIT....30 IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT . 31 WHEN A OR x IS LIT .
  • Page 38: 30 What To Do If Something Goes Wrong

    WHEN THE "WAIT" INDICATOR IS LIT You cannot start copying while the "Wait" indicator is lit. Check indicators on the operation panel and take action according to the instructions shown below. S If no indicator is lit on the operation panel, check that the power is on. Indication Corrective action x is lit.
  • Page 39: If Your Copier Does Not Operate As You Want

    IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT The following table shows the causes of problems and the corrective actions when your copier does not operate as you want. If the same problem remains even when you take the corresponding action, contact your service representative.
  • Page 40 IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT Waved Copies Cause Corrective action The fusing temperature is Switch the fusing temperature according to the not appropriate. paper type. See page 7. The paper texture flow di- Use paper of the appropriate texture flow rection is not appropriate.
  • Page 41: When A Or X Is Lit

    WHEN A OR x IS LIT A paper jam has occurred. The corrective action varies depending on the location having the misfed paper. Remove the paper according to the corre- sponding instruction shown below. Be sure to remove the paper completely without tearing it. If a piece of the paper remains inside the copier, the paper jam might recur or another fault might occur.
  • Page 42: When A And Are Lit

    WHEN A OR x IS LIT When A and Are Lit Open the original cover. Remove the original. If you can remove it, go to 6. If you cannot remove the original, open the original table. Remove the original. 34 WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG...
  • Page 43: When X And Are Lit

    WHEN A OR x IS LIT Close the original table until it clicks. When you close the original table, hold its left and right sides. Close the original cover. When x and Are Lit Open the image producing unit by pulling up the left and right knobs.
  • Page 44 WHEN A OR x IS LIT If you cannot remove the paper, open the rear cover. Remove the paper. You should remove it from the front side of the copier. Close the rear cover. Close the image producing unit until it clicks. Close this unit completely.
  • Page 45: When Is Lit

    WHEN A OR x IS LIT When Is Lit Pull out the roll feeder. Pull out the feeder until it stops. If a paper misfeed occurs at the third roll, open the third roll feeder cover. Remove the roll paper gently. When you remove the roll pa- per, it is recommended to roll back the paper than to pull it...
  • Page 46: When C Is Lit

    WHEN C IS LIT The roll feeder runs out of paper or the roll paper is not set properly. Set paper in the roll feeder. S Set roll paper for each roll. S When you remove roll paper from a paper spool or set new paper on a spool, place the spool horizontally on a flat surface.
  • Page 47 WHEN C IS LIT Remove the roll paper while pressing the paper release lever on the right edge of the paper spool as shown in the figure on the right. Set new paper on the paper spool making sure that the paper is rolled in the proper direction.
  • Page 48 WHEN C IS LIT Feed the paper under the paper feed roller until it stops. Then turn the knob until the paper edge extrudes from under the cover by about 150 mm, 5.9" (cover closed). If the roll paper is damp, rotate the knob so that the paper edge extrudes from under the cover by about 1,000 mm,...
  • Page 49: Cutting The Paper Automatically

    WHEN C IS LIT Cutting the Paper Automatically S You can cut roll paper either manually or automatically. S When removing any jammed paper, cut the paper manually. When loading new paper, you can cut it both manually and automatically. Close the roll feeder gently.
  • Page 50: Cutting The Paper Manually

    WHEN C IS LIT Cutting the Paper Manually Cut the roll paper with the paper cutter and rotate the knob to roll back the paper in about 50 mm, 2.0". Move the paper cutter once in either the left or right direc- tion.
  • Page 51: When D Is Lit Or Blinking

    WHEN D IS LIT OR BLINKING The "Add Toner" indicator blinks when toner is running short, and is continuously lit when toner has run out. Replace the toner cartridge (toner container). Do not reuse once-used toner because it affects the copy quality. You can make some copies even if the "Add Toner"...
  • Page 52 WHEN D IS LIT OR BLINKING Rotate the toner cartridge down- ward and press it to the right to remove it from the copier. Dispose of the used toner container according to local regulations. Shake the new toner cartridge lightly five to ten times to remove lumps.
  • Page 53 WHEN D IS LIT OR BLINKING Rotate the toner cartridge by pulling up the tab on its right end as shown in the figure on the right. Close the toner cartridge cover. Close the original table and manual feed table. It takes about a minute to add the toner.
  • Page 55 MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER FUNCTIONS THAT CAN BE RESET ....48 COPY MAGNIFICATION/CUT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT..49 DO’S AND DON’TS ....... . 51 DAILY MAINTENANCE .
  • Page 56: Functions That Can Be Reset

    FUNCTIONS THAT CAN BE RESET You can make the copier easier to use by resetting some functions to meet your copying needs. When you want to reset a function, contact your service representative. You can reset the following functions: Changing the Auto Reset time The copier resets itself to the initial settings if it is idle for about 2 minutes during or after copying.
  • Page 57: Copy Magnification/Cut Length Adjustment

    COPY MAGNIFICATION/CUT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT This function adjusts the copy magnification and paper cut length in the paper feed direction. The copy magnification can be adjusted from -1 to 1 % in 0.05 % steps and the paper cut length from -10 to 10 mm, -0.5 to 0.5" in 1 mm, 0.1" steps. Press the Enter key until "A.1"...
  • Page 58 COPY MAGNIFICATION/CUT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Use the keys to enter a value to be set. When you press the Clear/Stop key, "0" is entered for the value to be set. Press the Enter key. The Trailing Edge indicator blinks. The paper cut length indicator lights.
  • Page 59: Do's And Don'ts

    DO’S AND DON’TS S Since some parts of the copier are supplied with high electrical voltage, touch only the parts specified in this manual. S While copying, do not turn off the main switch. When you turn off the copier, confirm that all copy runs have finished.
  • Page 60 DO’S AND DON’TS S To avoid possible build-up ozone, make sure to locate this copier in a large well-ventilated room that has an air turnover of more than 30 m /hr/person. S When the main switch is in the Stand-by position, the anticondensation heaters are on.
  • Page 61: Daily Maintenance

    DAILY MAINTENANCE If the exposure glass is dirty, you cannot make copies as you want. Clean it if you find it dirty. S When you clean the exposure glass, use the following clothes: Well-wrung damp cloth Dry cloth S For cleaning internal parts other than the exposure glass, contact your service representative.
  • Page 62: Paper/Toner

    PAPER/TONER Notes on Paper S Do not set the following paper. Otherwise, a paper jam might occur. Bent, folded, or creased paper Torn paper Perforated paper Non-smooth paper Slippery paper Thin paper that has low stiffness S Do not make a copy on paper with any kind of coating, such as thermosen- sitive paper, art paper, aluminum foil, and carbon paper.
  • Page 63: Where To Put Your Copier

    WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER This section shows the precautions you should follow when you move the copier if your office changes the equipment layout or moves to another location. S When you move the copier, contact your service representative. Installation Conditions S Install the copier in a location with the following range of temperature and humidity.
  • Page 64 WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER S When you install the copier near another electronic equipment, they might affect each other. In particular, when the copier is placed near a television or radio, their programs might be hampered by noises. In such a case, take the following actions: Leave enough space between the copier and the television or radio.
  • Page 65 WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER Power Connection WARNING: Only connect the copier 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 copier and freely accessible so outlet is near the copier and freely accessible so that in event of an emer- gency it can be unplugged easily.
  • Page 67: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ....... . . 60 OTHER OPTIONS ....... . . 62...
  • Page 68: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Spirio 700W Configuration Console Scanning Original moving over a fixed fiber optics array Photosensitivity Type OPC drum Copy Process Dry electrostatic transfer system Development Dry two-component magnetic brush system Fusing Heating roll system (oilless) Originals Sheet Original Size Maximum: 914(W) 3,600(L) mm, 36"...
  • Page 69 SPECIFICATIONS Power Source See inside this manual’s front cover. Power Consumption Maximum 1.41 kW Copy cycle condition 1.36 kW Warm up condition 1.21 kW Stand by condition 0.1 ~ 1.2 kW Roll feed copying: Less than 76 dB (A) Noise emission: Sound pressure level (The measurements...
  • Page 70: Other Options

    OTHER OPTIONS This copier has the following options in addition to those shown in this manual. For more information, contact your local dealer. Product name Paper Spool When you use several types of roll paper, you can replace the roll paper quickly by setting one paper roll on the paper spool in advance.
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