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Canon NP6551 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 ® This copier model meets the NERGY Program for energy efficiency. The International NERGY ® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
  • Page 3 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Canon NP6551. This Operator’s Manual describes the NP6551, its functions, and its method of use. It also describes various precautions to be observed in order to ensure safe operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the NP6551, in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ■ Illustrated Function Summary ..............7 ■ How to Use This Operator’s Manual ............11 Chapter 1 Introduction Safety Considerations ................1-2 ■ Installation Precautions ................1-10 ■ Handling Precautions ................1-12 ■ Overview of the Copier and Options ............1-13 ■...
  • Page 5 ■ Copy Output ..................... 2-25 • Output to the Copy Tray (option) ............. 2-25 • Output to the Sorter ................. 2-26 ■ Auto Start....................2-27 ■ Using the Stack Bypass (Manual Feed Copying) ........2-29 ■ Interrupt Mode (Use to Interrupt the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies) ................
  • Page 6 ■ Two-page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step) ........3-33 ■ Overlay Mode (Superimposes Two Original Images on a Single Copy Sheet) ................3-35 • Sheet Overlay (Superimposes Two Originals) ......... 3-36 •...
  • Page 7 ■ Routine Cleaning ..................7-5 ■ Consumables/Accessories ............... 7-6 • Consumables .................... 7-6 • Accessories ....................7-6 ■ NP6551 Main Specifications..............7-7 • Main Unit ....................7-7 • RDF (standard equipment) ................ 7-8 Chapter 8 Optional Accessories: Functions and Method of Use ■...

  • Page 8: Illustrated Function Summary

    Illustrated Function Summary This section provides simplified descriptions of the NP6551’s various functions. Since reference pages are provided, you can utilize this section as an index. (The * mark indicates functions that require optional accessories.) ■ ■ Automatic Exposure Control (see p. 2-21) Copy Quantity (see p.
  • Page 9 ■ ■ Preset Copy Ratios (see p. 2-40) Reduction/Enlargement (see p. 2-43) Use preset copy ratios when you want to ● Zoom (see p. 2-43) enlarge or reduce a standard-size original to a standard-size copy. Enables you to select any copy ratio between 49 and 204%, in 1% increments.
  • Page 10 ■ ■ Two-sided Mode (see p. 2-50) Frame Erase Mode (see p. 3-2) 1 → 2-sided (see p. ● ● 2-51) 3-4) Sheet Frame Erase (see p. Makes two-sided copies from one-sided Makes clean copies of originals with ragged originals. edges by eliminating the dark border around the edge of copy sheets.
  • Page 11 ■ ■ Margin Mode (see p. 3-9) Two-page Separation Mode (see p. 3-33) Shifts the entire original image to the left, right, Copies facing pages in a bound original in one top or bottom by 0-20 mm (0"- ") to create a step.
  • Page 12 ■ ■ Image Combination Mode (see p. 3-18) Image Separation Mode (see p. 3-25) Reduces two or four originals to fit on a single Divides an original into equal sections and copy sheet. outputs each section in enlarged form on a separate copy sheet.

  • Page 13: How To Use This Operator's Manual

    How to Use This Operator’s Manual The descriptions in this manual are presented using the following general format: Function Name (Title) Operational Instructions Numbered steps describe how to set and operate various functions. Two-page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step) Notes Notes and restrictions regarding the...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes various items which you should understand before operating the copier, such as the handling precautions and the names of the parts and their functions. Safety Considerations ..............1-2 ■ Installation Precautions ............1-10 ■ Handling Precautions .............1-12 ■...

  • Page 15: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Installation WARNING Do not install the copier near alcohol, ● paint thinner or other inflammable substances. If inflammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the copier, this may result in fire or electrical shock. Do not place the following items on ●...

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Do not install the copier in the ● following locations. • A damp or dusty location • A location which is exposed to direct sunlight • A location with high temperatures • A location that is subject to open flames Do not remove the copier’s fixing ●...
  • Page 17 Do not bundle up or tie the power cord ● in a knot, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock. Insert the power cord completely into ● the outlet. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electrical shock. Do not use power cords other than the ●...
  • Page 18 Handling WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble or ● modify the copier. There are high temperature and high voltage components inside the copier which may result in a fire or electrical shock. If the copier makes strange noises, or ● emits smoke, heat or unusual smells, immediately turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug...
  • Page 19 CAUTION Close the RDF gently to avoid ● catching your hand, as this may result in personal injury. Do not touch the Sorter while making ● copies, as this may result in personal injury. Do not press down hard on the platen ●...
  • Page 20 Maintenance and Inspections WARNING When cleaning the copier, first turn ● OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these items may result in a fire or electrical shock. Clean the copier using a firmly wrung- ●...
  • Page 21 CAUTION Unplug the power plug from the outlet ● at least once a year, and clean the area around the base of the plug's metal pins to ensure all dust is removed. If dust accumulates in this area, it may result in a fire. There are some areas inside the ●...
  • Page 22 When removing used toner bottles ● from the toner supply port, remove the bottles carefully to prevent toner from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If toner enters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water and consult a physician. Consumables WARNING Do not throw toner bottles into open...

  • Page 23: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Observe the following precautions when selecting a site to install the copier: • Avoid locations which are subject to low temperatures and low humidity, or high temperatures and high humidity. For example, avoid installing the copier near water faucets, hot water heaters, humidifiers, air conditioners, heaters and stoves.
  • Page 24 About the copier’s fixing stoppers • Do not remove the copier’s fixing stoppers after the copier has been installed. • If you put weight on the front of the copier while the paper drawers or units within the copier are pulled out all the way, the copier might fall forward.

  • Page 25: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the copier. • There are some areas inside the copier which are subject to high voltages and temperatures. Take adequate precaution when performing internal inspections. Never perform any operation not specified in this Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Copier And Options

    Overview of the Copier and Options The NP6551 and its options are configured as follows: Control Card Allows you to monitor the number of copies made by each card holder. (See p. 8-4.) Paper Deck-A1 Holds up to 3,500 sheets of copy paper (20-lb bond).

  • Page 27: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and Their Functions (Main Unit) ■ Main Unit Toner supply cover (Recirculating Document Feeder) Automatically feeds sets of up to 100 Document tray originals to the platen glass for copying. Also automatically turns over two-sided originals to make two-sided copies. Holder for (See p.
  • Page 28 Platen glass Heater switch(inside) This switch should only be operated by your service Front door representative. For more details, contact your service representative. Copy tray(option) Copies are output to this tray when the Stapler Sorter/Sorter is not attached. Unit 1 (Fixing Unit) Unit 2 (Duplexing Unit)

  • Page 29: Control Panel

    Parts and Their Functions (Control Panel/Touch Panel) ■ Control Panel Number keys Display Contrast dial Press to enter the desired copy quantity and Turn it to adjust the contrast of the other numerical values such as ID numbers. touch panel display. (See p. 1-23.) (See p.

  • Page 30: Touch Panel Display (Basic Features)

    ■ Touch Panel Display (Basic Features) 1 ’ 2-sided key Paper Select key Press to select or cancel Press to select Auto Paper Selection, the 2 → 2-sided, 2 → 1- a paper drawer, or the stack bypass. sided, or Book → 2-sided (See p.

  • Page 31: Touch Panel Display (Special Features)

    ■ Touch Panel Display (Special Features) Frame Erase key Margin key Press to select or cancel the Original Frame Press to select or cancel the Erase, Sheet Frame Erase, Book Frame Erase, Margin mode. This mode or Binding Erase functions. This mode enables enables you to create a blank you to erase shadows or lines on an original margin at the edge of copies.
  • Page 32 Transparency Interleaving key Press to select or cancel the Transparency Interleaving mode. This mode enables you to insert a copy sheet between transparencies. You can copy onto interleaf sheets or leave them blank. (See p. 3-30.) Cover/Sheet Insertion key Press to select or cancel the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode. This mode enables you to add a front and back cover of different paper stock (for example colored paper).

  • Page 33: Touch Panel Display And Keying Operations

    Touch Panel Display and Keying Operations This section describes the different types of messages that appear in the touch panel display. It also describes how to use the Control Panel keys together with the touch panel display to perform settings. Touch Panel Display The following types of messages appear in the touch panel display: ■...
  • Page 34 Messages which describe the procedure for setting a mode In this example, the Zoom Program mode has been selected. The display at the right appears while setting the Zoom Program mode. Messages concerning copier self-diagnostics and inspection In this example, a paper jam has occurred. If a paper jam occurs, the display at the right appears.

  • Page 35: Using The Control Panel To Perform Settings

    Using the Control Panel to Perform Settings This section describes how to use the following keys to perform settings: Display Contrast Energy Saver Reset Stop Guide Addiitional Functions Clear Interrupt Start Reset key Number keys Number keys Stop Guide Use these keys to enter the copy quantity, and ID numbers.

  • Page 36: Using The Touch Panel Display To Perform Settings

    Using the Touch Panel Display to Perform Settings The keys below have the same function in any mode. REQUEST: ● Press the touch panel display lightly. Do not use pointed items such as mechanical pencils or ball-point pens; they may scratch or damage the touch panel display. [OK] Press to set an item and proceed to the next screen.

  • Page 37: Rdf (Recirculating Document Feeder)

    RDF (Recirculating Document Feeder) Place a stack of originals in the RDF’s original tray, press the Start key, and the originals are automatically fed to the platen glass for copying. The RDF can also automatically turn over two-sided originals to make two-sided copies. The RDF eliminates the need to repeatedly place originals when copying multi-page documents.

  • Page 38: Main Functions

    Main Functions ■ Automatic two-sided original feeding When the Two-sided mode is set, the RDF automatically turns over two-sided originals so that both sides can be copied. ■ Sorting without a Sorter Even if your copier is not equipped with the optional Sorter or Stapler Sorter, copies can be sorted into sets arranged in page order.
  • Page 39 ■ How Originals Feed Through the RDF With the RDF, originals will feed through it differently depending on their size. There are two types of feeding and the type of feeding that is used will be automatically chosen based upon the original size. When the originals are LTR-size they will feed through the right side of the RDF.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Basic Copying This chapter describes the steps necessary to perform basic copying with the NP6551, including turning the power ON, original placement, loading copy paper, and other basic operations. ■ Turning the Power ON ................... 2-2 ■ Making Copies ....................2-4 •...

  • Page 41: Turning The Power On

    Turning the Power ON This section describes how to turn ON the copier and the steps to be followed until “Ready to copy,” appears in the touch panel display. Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted into a power outlet. (See “Select a safe power supply,”...
  • Page 42 If the message to the right appears, insert a Control Card. (See p. 8-22.) If the message to the right appears, enter an access-control ID number. Then, press the key. (See “Entering an Access-control ID Number,” on p. 2-38.)

  • Page 43: Making Copies

    Making Copies The way a copy is taken depends on which of the following three locations is chosen for the setting of the original. 1. Using the Platen Glass (See p.2-4) 2. Using the RDF (See p.2-7) 3. Using the SADF Tray of the RDF (See p.2-10) The 1→2-sided mode is set as the standard mode in this copier.

  • Page 44: Place Your Original On The Platen Glass

    Place your original on the platen glass. MEMO: ● Place your original on the platen glass. The surface that you want to copy must be placed face down. Align the corner of the original with the V mark in the upper-left corner of the platen.
  • Page 45 Press the key. Start Stop When Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the remaining time necessary to complete the copy job can be displayed. Clear CAUTION: ● Do not touch the Sorter bins while making copies as Start this may result in personal injury.

  • Page 46: Using The Rdf

    Using the RDF Acceptable Originals ■ Original weight: Original tray: LTR, vertically placed: 15-lb bond to 110-lb index (52 g/m to 200 g/m LGL, 11" x 17", LTRR and STMT: 15 to 32-lb bond (52 g/m to 128 g/m ■ Original size: STMT to 11"...
  • Page 47 In general, you should use originals which are all the same size. Leading edge When the Different Size Original mode is set length 11"x17" (see p. 3-39), you can feed different-size Original feeding direction originals together in one group. The leading edge of each page must be the same length and the originals must all be the same thickness.

  • Page 48: Accelerated Mode

    Press the key and proceed to copy. Start Stop If the Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the screen for entering the number of originals will be displayed. When the number of Clear originals is entered with the Number keys ( –...

  • Page 49: Acceptable Originals

    Using the SADF Tray of the RDF Acceptable Originals ■ Original weight: 12-lb bond to 110-lb index (38 g/m to 200 g/m • 32-lb bond to 110-lb index paper (129 g/m to 200 g/m ) may only be used when making copies of LTR vertical originals.
  • Page 50 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the original. NOTICE: ● Make the necessary copy settings before inserting the original. Place the side to be copied face down and insert the original. The original is pulled in and copying starts automatically.

  • Page 51: Common Functions

    Common Functions Auto Drawer Switching (ADS) If the copy paper in one paper drawer runs out during copying, the copier automatically locates another paper supply loaded with the same paper size and begins feeding copy paper from that paper drawer. MEMO: ●...

  • Page 52: Energy Saver Mode

    Press the [TRANSP. INTERLVNG] key and the Guide display at the right will appear. Press the [DONE] key and the display returns to the initial Special Features screen. Energy Saver mode If you will not be using the copier for a while, Display Contrast Energy Saver Energy Saver...
  • Page 53 Auto Energy Saver function If the copier is not operated for a period of approximately 15 minutes (default), the copier automatically enters the Low-Power mode. Energy Saver To begin making copies again, press the key. MEMO: ● The Low-Power Mode Time can be set from 10 minutes to 4 hours: in 5-minutes increments from 10 minutes to 20 minutes, in 10-minute increments from 30 minutes to 50 minutes, in 30-minute increments...
  • Page 54 Job Duration Display function When the Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the remaining time necessary to complete the copy job can be displayed. Job Duration can only be displayed when the following modes are set.

  • Page 55: Original Placement

    Original Placement There are three methods for placing originals for copying. The original placement method that you select depends on the size and type of originals you are using, and the copy settings you have programmed. ■ Platen glass Use when copying books, originals on heavy paper, lightweight paper, and transparencies, etc.

  • Page 56: Placing An Original On The Platen Glass

    Placing an Original on the Platen Glass You should use the platen glass when copying books, originals on heavy paper, and transparencies, etc. Lift the RDF. Place your original on the platen glass. The surface that you want to copy must be placed face down.

  • Page 57: Placing Originals In The Rdf

    Placing Originals in the RDF Place a stack of originals in the RDF, and they are automatically fed to the platen glass for copying. NOTICE: ● Do not place the following types of originals in the RDF: • Originals with tears or large binding holes •...

  • Page 58: Placing An Original In The Sadf Tray Of The Rdf

    Placing an Original in the SADF Tray of the RDF Open the SADF tray. Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of your original. NOTICE: ● Make the necessary copy settings before inserting the original. Place the side to be copied face down and insert the original.

  • Page 59: Entering The Copy Quantity

    Entering the Copy Quantity This section describes how to enter and change the copy quantity. Entering the Copy Quantity Press the Number keys ( – ) to enter the desired copy quantity (1-999). Stop Guide Additional Functions Clear Interrupt MEMO: ●...

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Copy Exposure

    Adjusting the Copy Exposure The following two methods are available for adjusting the copy exposure: ■ Manual Exposure Control You can manually adjust the copy exposure to the desired level using the Exposure ([LIGHT] [DARK]) keys. ■ Automatic Exposure Control The copier automatically adjusts the copy exposure to the most appropriate level for the original.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Copy Paper Size

    Selecting the Copy Paper Size The following two methods are available for selecting the copy paper size: ■ Automatic Paper Selection The copier automatically selects the appropriate paper size, based on the size of the original and the selected copy ratio. ■...

  • Page 62: Proceed To Copy In The Usual Way

    Since Auto Paper Selection is the standard copy setting, normally no operation is necessary to set this feature. If a paper size is shown in the center of the touch panel display, press the [PAPER SELECT] key to select [AUTO]. Proceed to copy in the usual way.

  • Page 63: Manual Paper Selection

    Manual Paper Selection Press the [PAPER SELECT] key. Select the paper size (or paper drawer/Side Paper Deck). MEMO: ● The paper sizes shown in the display vary depending on which paper sizes are loaded in the paper drawers or the Side Paper Deck. Proceed to copy in the usual way.

  • Page 64: Copy Output

    Copy Output Copies are output as follows: ■ If your copier is equipped with a Sorter: Copies are output into the Stapler Sorter/ Sorter bins or to the top tray. ■ If your copier is equipped with a Copy Tray*: Copies are output to the copy tray. When originals are placed in the RDF and the Sort mode is set, your copier can automatically sort copies into sets arranged in page order even if the Stapler Sorter or the Sorter is not attached.

  • Page 65: Output To The Sorter

    Output to the Sorter If your copier is equipped with the Sorter, the location where copies are output depends on the mode set (Sort, Staple-sort, Group, or Non-Sort). MEMO: ● When using the RDF, the copier automatically selects the sort bin or non-sort bin (the highest bin of the Stapler Sorter) depending on the original and copy quantity.

  • Page 66: Auto Start

    Auto Start After turning the power ON, while waiting for the copier to warm up, you can program the copy settings for the first copy job and press the [Start] key. After the copier has warmed up, copying begins automatically. Auto Start is available at the following times: ●...
  • Page 67 Program the copier to begin copying Stop automatically by pressing the key. Start Clear Start When the copier is programed to begin copying automatically, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display and the key lights Start red.

  • Page 68: Using The Stack Bypass (Manual Feed Copying)

    Using the Stack Bypass (Manual Feed Copying) You can place up to approximately 50 sheets of copy paper [a stack approximately " (5mm) high] in the stack bypass to be automatically fed into the copier. Use the stack bypass when you want to copy onto special copy stock, such as transparencies or labels, or when the paper size that you want to copy on does not fit into a paper drawer.
  • Page 69 Open the stack bypass. Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the copy stock. NOTICE: ● Make sure that the slide guides are adjusted properly to fit the size of the copy stock. ● When feeding LTRR, LGL, or 11" x 17" copy stock, pull out the auxiliary tray.
  • Page 70 Press the key. Start Stop Clear Start ■ If you placed your original on the platen glass After the first original is copied, the message as shown on the right appears in the touch panel display. Place the second original, then press the Start key.

  • Page 71: Interrupt Mode (Use To Interrupt The Current Copy Job To Make Priority Copies)

    Interrupt Mode (Use to Interrupt the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies) The Interrupt mode enables you to stop the current copy job long enough to make up to 999 priority copies. After you finish making your copies, the copier resumes the interrupted copy job.
  • Page 72 Place your original on the platen glass. (See p. 2-17.) Lower the RDF. CAUTION: ● Close the RDF gently to avoid catching your hand, as this may result in personal injury. Program the necessary copy settings. MEMO: ● You can enter up to 999 copies. Display Contrast Energy Saver Reset...
  • Page 73 Interrupt When you finish copying, press the key so Guide Interrupt that the Interrupt ( ) indicator goes out, and the Interrupt mode is canceled. Additional Functions MEMO: ● If you do not cancel the Interrupt mode, you cannot Clear Interrupt perform normal copying.

  • Page 74: When Placing An Original In The Sadf Tray Of The Rdf

    When Placing an Original in the SADF Tray of the RDF If the interrupted copy job was being run using the RDF, and you use the SADF tray for interrupt copying, then you do not need to lift or lower the RDF to remove an original from the platen glass. Press the Interrupt key.
  • Page 75 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the original. Place the side to be copied face down, and insert the original. The original is pulled in and copying starts automatically. During copying, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. NOTICE: ●...
  • Page 76 Interrupt When you finish copying, press the key so Guide Interrupt that the Interrupt ( ) indicator goes out, and the Interrupt mode is cancelled. Additional Functions MEMO: ● You must cancel the Interrupt mode, to be able Clear Interrupt perform normal copying.

  • Page 77: Entering An Access-Control Id Number

    Entering an Access-control ID Number If the ID mode is set on your copier, it is necessary to enter a six-digit ID number after turning the power ON. If an ID number is not entered, the copier cannot be operated. The following procedure describes how to enter an ID number.

  • Page 78: When You Finish Copying

    Press the key. Guide Additional Functions Clear Interrupt Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) When You Finish Copying When you finish copying, press the key. Guide Additional Functions Clear Interrupt After pressing the key, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display.

  • Page 79: Using Preset Copy Ratios (Enlarge/Reduce Originals From One Standard Paper Size To Another)

    Using Preset Copy Ratios (Enlarge/Reduce Originals from One Standard Paper Size to Another) The NP6551 is equipped with the preset copy ratios shown below. These ratios were chosen so that standard-size originals could easily be converted from one standard size to another.
  • Page 80 Select a preset copy ratio. MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key.

  • Page 81: Fit Image Mode (Slightly Reduces The Size Of Originals)

    Fit Image Mode (Slightly Reduces the Size of Originals) The Fit Image mode enables you to reduce the size of the original slightly so that no parts of the image are cut off on copies, even if the original image covers the entire page. MEMO: ●...

  • Page 82: Zoom Mode (Reducing/Enlarging Originals To The Desired Size)

    Zoom Mode (Reducing/Enlarging Originals to the Desired Size) There are three Zoom functions. ■ Zoom: You can enlarge or reduce images by a copy ratio of your choice, selectable in 1% increments. ■ Zoom Program: You can make copies with a copy ratio, by specifying the copy size and original size. ■...
  • Page 83 Press the [ZOOM] key. Enter the copy ratio. You can enter the copy ratio with the [+] [–] keys or the Number ([1] – [0]) keys in the touch panel display. • To increase the copy ratio, press the [+] key. •...

  • Page 84: Zoom Program (Calculates The Copy Ratio Based On The Original And Copy Paper Sizes)

    Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. ● You can also return to direct copying by pressing Reset key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.) Zoom Program (Calculates the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes)
  • Page 85 Press the [ZOOM PROGRAM] key. Enter the original size and the desired copy size with the Number keys ([1] – [0]) in the display. You can switch between the original size and copy size settings by pressing the [ORIGINAL SIZE] and [COPY SIZE] keys. For example, to make a 3 "...
  • Page 86 Press the [OK] key. Settings are completed and the [ZOOM] key is highlighted. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. ● You can also return to direct copying by pressing the Reset key.

  • Page 87: Auto Zoom (Automatically Selects The Copy Ratio Based On The Original And Copy Paper Sizes)

    Auto Zoom (Automatically Selects the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes) In this mode, the copier automatically selects the appropriate copy ratio, based on the size of the originals and the selected copy paper. To use this mode, your originals must conform to a standard paper size.
  • Page 88 Select the copy paper size. Press the [ZOOM] key. Press the [AUTO ZOOM] key and then, press the [DONE] key. The mode is set and the [ZOOM] key is highlighted. ■ If you placed your original on the platen glass When you close the RDF, the selected copy ratio appears in the touch panel display.

  • Page 89: Two-Sided Mode (Copies On Both Sides Of Copy Sheets)

    Two-sided Mode (Copies on Both Sides of Copy Sheets) The following two-sided copying features are available: ■ 1 → 2-sided (Standard Setting): Makes two-sided copies from one-sided originals. ■ 2 → 2-sided: Makes two-sided copies from two-sided originals. ■ 2 → 1-sided: Makes one-sided copies from two-sided originals.

  • Page 90: 2-Sided (Make Two-Sided Copies From One-Sided Originals)

    1 → 2-sided (Make Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals) This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from one-sided originals. The 1→2-sided mode is set as the standard mode in this copier. Originals Copy 1→2-sided selected in the Two-sided mode NOTICE: ●...
  • Page 91 Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See "Making Copies," on p.2-4.) ■ If you placed your original on the platen glass After the first original is copied, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Place the second original, then press the key.

  • Page 92: 2-Sided (Make Two-Sided Copies From Two-Sided Originals)

    2 → 2-sided (Make Two-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals) This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the RDF to make two-sided copies. Copy Original 2→2-sided selected in the Two-sided mode Place your originals in the RDF. (See p. 2-18.) Press the [1→2-SIDED] key.
  • Page 93 After pressing the [2 → 2-SIDED] key, press the [OK] key. The mode is specified, and the [2 → 2-SIDED] key is highlighted. Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the setting, press the [2→2-SIDED] key and then the [C] key.

  • Page 94: 1-Sided (Make One-Sided Copies From Two-Sided Originals)

    2 → 1-sided (Make One-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals) This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the RDF to make one-sided copies. Original Copies 2→1-sided selected in the Two-sided mode NOTICE: ● Be certain to place the original horizontally when copying LTRR, STMTR and other horizontal sizes.

  • Page 95: Book → 2-Sided (Make Two-Sided Copies From Facing Pages In A Book In One Step)

    After pressing the [2 → 1-SIDED] key, press the [OK] key. The mode is set, and the [2 → 1-SIDED] key is highlighted. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the setting, press the [2→1-SIDED] key and then the [C] key.
  • Page 96 Place your original on the platen glass. MEMO: ● If you want to make copies in page order, begin copying from the last pages and work your way forward. ● Place the original face down so that the top edge rests against the back edge of the platen glass.

  • Page 97: One-Sided Mode (To Make One-Sided Copies Of One-Sided Originals)

    One-sided Mode (To Make One-sided Copies of One-sided Originals) The 1→2-sided mode is set as the standard mode in this copier. Select the One-sided mode when making One-sided copies from One-sided originals. NOTICE: ● When copying in the Transparency Interleaving mode, always set the copier to the One-sided mode.

  • Page 98: Two-Page Separation Mode

    Chapter 3 Special Features This chapter describes the modes that can be selected from the Special Features screen in the touch panel display. ■ Frame Erase Mode (Erase Shadows from Copies) ......3-2 • Sheet Frame Erase (Erase Shadows from the Edge of Copies) ..3-4 •...

  • Page 99: Frame Erase Mode (Erase Shadows From Copies)

    Frame Erase Mode (Erase Shadows from Copies) This mode erases shadows and lines that appear when copying various types of originals. The following Frame Erase features are available: ■ Sheet Frame Erase Creates a blank border approximately " (7 mm) in width around the edge of copy sheets. Original Copy Sheet Frame Erase mode...

  • Page 100: Binding Erase

    ■ Book Frame Erase Erases the dark border as well as center and contour lines that appear when copying facing pages in a bound original onto a single copy sheet. Copies Book Frame Erase mode selected Original Book Frame Erase mode not selected ■...

  • Page 101: Sheet Frame Erase (Erase Shadows From The Edge Of Copies)

    Sheet Frame Erase (Erase Shadows from the Edge of Copies) This feature creates a blank border approximately " (7mm) in width around the edge of copy sheets. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p.

  • Page 102: Original Frame Erase (Erase Shadows Around The Original Image On Copies)

    Original Frame Erase (Erase Shadows Around the Original Image on Copies) This feature eliminates the dark border and frame lines that appear around the original image when the original is smaller than the selected paper size. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p.

  • Page 103: Book Frame Erase (Erase Shadows From The Center Line/Edge Of Copies)

    Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [FRAME ERASE], and [C] keys in that order. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key.

  • Page 104: Binding Erase (Erase Binding Holes On Copies)

    Select the size of the book when opened, then press the [OK] key. After you have finished making the settings, press the [DONE] key. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [FRAME ERASE], and [C] keys in that order.
  • Page 105 Press the [BIND. ERASE] key, then press the [OK] key. Specify the frame erase width [ "- " 20 mm)], then press the [OK] key. Use the [+] and [–] keys to set the frame erase width. • Press the [+] key to increase the width of the frame.

  • Page 106: Margin Mode (Creates A Margin On Copies)

    Margin Mode (Creates a Margin on Copies) This mode enables you to shift the entire original image slightly to the left, right, top or bottom to create a margin on copy sheets. Use this mode to make copies ready for placement in ring binders or files.

  • Page 107: Left/Right Margin

    Left / Right Margin Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p.
  • Page 108 Specify the width of the margin [0" - " 20 mm)], then press the [OK] key. Use the [+] and [–] keys to set the width of the margin. • Press the [+] key to increase the size of the margin.

  • Page 109: Top/Bottom Margin

    Top/Bottom Margin Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p.
  • Page 110 Specify the margin width [0" - " (0 20 mm)], then press the [OK] key. Use the [+] and [–] keys to set the width of the margin. • Press the [+] key to increase the width of the margin. •...

  • Page 111: Cover/Sheet Insertion Modes (Add Front And Back Covers And Insertion Sheets To Copy Sets)

    Cover/Sheet Insertion Modes (Add Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets) This mode enables you to program the copier to automatically add front and back covers and insertions sheets to copy sets. The copy stock which you use for the covers and insertion sheets can be different from the rest of the copies;...
  • Page 112 ■ Insertion Sheet This mode enables you to automatically add up to 20 printed or blank insertion sheets of a different type of copy stock between the pages of copy sets. It is very useful when you want to divide your copy sets into different sections. When using this mode together with the 1 →...
  • Page 113 Select the [FRONT COVER/BACK COVER/ SHEET INSERTION] mode, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● The [FRONT COVER], [BACK COVER] and [SHEET INSERTION] modes can all be selected at once. ● You can cancel the selection by pressing the corresponding mode key again. To copy onto the cover/insertion sheet, select the paper to be copied onto and then press the [OK] key.
  • Page 114 ● When using the Sheet Insertion function to add sheet insertions when making 2 → 2-sided copies* or using it for “Chapterization” when making 1 → 2- sided copies, the sheet insertions/chapter headings are inserted as follows: ■ When the sheet insertion /chapter heading is inserted at an odd numbered page (In the example the insertion sheet/chapter heading is inserted at page 5.)

  • Page 115: Image Combination Mode (Automatically Reduces Two/Four Originals To Fit On A Single Copy Sheet)

    Image Combination Mode (Automatically Reduces Two or Four Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet) The mode automatically reduces two or four originals to fit on one or both sides of a selected paper size. NOTICE: ● Set the One-sided mode before copying in the Image Combination mode. ●...
  • Page 116 ■ 4 ON 1 Reduces four originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. LTR Originals LTR selected (50% Auto Zoom) 4 ON 1 selected in the Image Combination mode ■ 2 ON 1 / Two-sided Reduces four originals to fit on both sides of a single copy sheet. LTR Originals LGL selected (73% Auto Zoom) LTRR selected (64% Auto Zoom)

  • Page 117: Using The Rdf

    Using the RDF You can select the following three features: ■ 2 ON 1 ...Reduces two originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. ■ 4 ON 1 ...Reduces four originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. ■...
  • Page 118 Select the size of the originals, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● This display will not appear depending on the size of the original. Select the desired Image Combination feature. The available features vary depending on the size of the original. ■...

  • Page 119: Press The [Paper Select] Key To Manually

    Select the Auto Count function or specify the number of originals. ■ If you want the originals to be counted automatically, press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● If you place your originals in the RDF, the originals are counted automatically. Counting is performed to ensure that Image Combination is performed from the first page of the originals.

  • Page 120: Using The Platen Glass

    Using the Platen Glass You can select “2 ON 1” Image Combination only. This feature reduces two originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. MEMO: ● This feature is suitable for copying horizontally placed originals, such as 11" x 17", LGL, LTRR, or STMTR-size, etc.
  • Page 121 Select the size of the Originals, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● When not using the RDF, place horizontal originals (11"x17", LGL, LTRR, STMTR) on the platen glass. Place the first original as in the figure on the right. Press the [2 ON 1] key, then press the [OK] key.

  • Page 122: Image Separation Mode (Divides An Original Into Equal Sections And Copies Each Section On A Separate Copy Sheet)

    Image Separation Mode (Divides an Original Into Equal Sections and Copies Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet) The mode automatically divides an original into equal sections, and copies each section in enlarged form on a separate sheet of copy paper. NOTICE: ●...
  • Page 123 ■ 1 TO 4 Divides a one-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as four one-sided copies. NOTICE: ● Set the One-sided mode before copying in the 1 to 4 mode. Copies LTR Original 1 TO 4 selected in the Image Separation mode LTR selected (200% Auto Zoom)
  • Page 124 ■ 1 TO 4 / Two-sided Divides a one-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as two two-sided copies. LTR Original Copies 1 TO 4 / Two-sided selected in LTR selected (200% Auto Zoom) the Image Separation mode ■...
  • Page 125 ■ 1 TO 2 / 2→2-sided Divides a two-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as two two-sided copies. Copies LTRR Original 1 TO 2 / 2→2-sided selected in LTR selected (129% Auto Zoom) the Image Separation mode MEMO: ●...

  • Page 126: Select The Desired Image Separation Feature And Press The [Ok] Key

    Select the desired Image Separation feature and press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● The display (available features) differs depending on the placement location of the original. For details, see p. 3-25. ■ If you selected 1 TO 4 / TWO-SIDED or 1 TO 4 Select the layout of the last page of the originals and press the [OK] key.

  • Page 127: Transparency Interleaving Mode (Interleaves Sheets Of Paper Between Transparencies)

    Transparency Interleaving Mode (Interleaves Sheets of Paper Between Transparencies) Use this mode when copying onto transparencies fed from the stack bypass. The copier automatically interleaves a sheet of copy paper between each transparency. The interleaf sheets protect the copied surface of the transparencies. The interleaf sheets can either be printed with the same images as the transparencies or left blank.
  • Page 128 Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p.
  • Page 129 Select the size of the transparencies and then, press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● In the Transparency Interleaving mode, the transparencies are fed from the stack bypass and the copy paper is fed from the paper drawer or the Side Paper Deck. Make sure that one of the paper drawers is loaded with paper that is the same size as the transparencies.

  • Page 130: Two-Page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages In A Book Onto Two Separate Copy Sheets In One Step)

    Two-page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step) This feature enables you to copy facing pages in a book or magazine on separate sheets of copy paper in one step; there is no need to reposition the original during copying. Original Copies Two-page Separation mode selected...
  • Page 131 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [TWO-PAGE SEPERATION] key. Select how you would like your copies output, then press the [OK] key. ■ To have copies output in page order starting with the first facing pages of the original, either select [YES] or instead, select [NO] and make your copies starting with the last pages of the original.

  • Page 132: Overlay Mode (Superimposes Two Original Images On A Single Copy Sheet)

    Overlay Mode (Superimposes Two Original Images on a Single Copy Sheet) The following overlay copying features are available: ■ Sheet Overlay Superimposes two sheet originals onto a single sheet of copy paper. Originals SCENE Copy SCENE Sheet Overlay selected in the Overlay mode ■...

  • Page 133: Sheet Overlay (Superimposes Two Originals)

    Sheet Overlay (Superimposes Two Originals) This feature enables you to superimpose the images from two sheet originals onto a single sheet of copy paper. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■...

  • Page 134: Book Overlay (Superimposes Facing Pages In A Book)

    Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) ■ If you place your originals on the platen glass After the first original has been copied, the message shown as the right appears in the touch panel display.
  • Page 135 Press the [BOOK OVERLAY] key, then press the [OK] key. After you have finished making the settings, press the [DONE] key. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) Reset MEMO: ● To cancel the settings, press the key.

  • Page 136: Different Size Original Mode (Feed Different-Size Originals Together In The Feeder)

    Different Size Original Mode (Feed Different-size Originals Together in the Feeder) You can feed different-size originals together in one group in the RDF if the leading edge of each page is the same length and the originals are the same thickness. The copier automatically selects the appropriate paper size for each original.
  • Page 137 Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] and [DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL] keys in that order. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key.

  • Page 138: Photo Mode (Use To Copy Photos)

    Photo Mode (Use to Copy Photos) This mode enables you to reproduce photos or other types of originals with halftones more faithfully. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■...

  • Page 139: Mode Memory (Use To Store Often Run Copy Jobs In Memory)

    Mode Memory (Use to Store Often Run Copy Jobs in Memory) You can store up to nine different copy jobs in memory for later use. A stored copy job can include settings for the copy quantity, copy ratio and copy exposure, etc. Stored copy jobs can be easily recalled with the touch of a key.
  • Page 140 Select the desired memory location. MEMO: ● Memory locations that contain a stored copy job are highlighted. ● In the display at the right, modes are registered in the M1-M5 keys. ■ If you have pressed a key which has already been registered The message at the right appears asking you to confirm that you want to change the registered...

  • Page 141: Recalling A Copy Job

    Recalling a Copy Job Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [MODE MEMORY] key. Select the key for the copy job that you want to recall, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● In the display at the right, modes are registered with the M1-M5 keys.
  • Page 142 Chapter 4 Additional Functions You can change or adjust the factory settings for the various functions described in this chapter to meet your specific copying needs. This chapter also describes how you can make adjustments to the copier. ■ Additional Functions (Select or Adjust Various Functions to Meet Your Specific Copying Needs) ..........

  • Page 143: Additional Functions (Select Or Adjust Various Functions To Meet Your Specific Copying Needs)

    Additional Functions (Select or Adjust Various Functions to Meet Your Specific Copying Needs) You can change or adjust the factory settings for various functions to meet your specific copying needs. You can also perform cleaning and make adjustments to the copier. You can change or adjust the settings for the following items: ■...

  • Page 144: Standard Key Settings (Displaying Frequently Used Modes In The Basic Features Screen)

    Standard Key Settings (Displaying Frequently Used Modes in the Basic Features Screen) The Standard Key Settings feature enables you to select a mode from either the Two-sided, Sorter or Special Features modes and have the keys for these modes displayed in the Basic Features screen.
  • Page 145 ■ Items which may be registered with more detailed functions Mode Functions Sorter Sort, Staple-sort, Group 1→2-sided, 2→2-sided, Two-sided 2→1-sided, Book→2-sided Sheet Frame Erase, Original Frame Erase Frame Erase, Book Frame Erase, Binding Erase Margin Left Margin, Right Margin, Top Margin, Bottom Margin Cover, Back Cover, Insertion Cover/Insertion Sheet Sheet...

  • Page 146: Custom Settings

    Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again. When the Standard keys are set, a Basic Features screen similar to the one on the right is displayed. MEMO: ● The display on the right is with PHOTO set as a Standard key 1.

  • Page 147: Auto Sort

    Press the [▲] and [▼] keys to display the mode to be changed. Follow the procedures described below to make changes to various functions. Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again. ■...

  • Page 148: Front Access Sorter Unloading

    ■ Front Access Sorter Unloading This setting is only available when your copier is equipped with the optional Stapler Sorter. This function automatically outputs copies to the front of the copier after sorting is finished. ON: Automatically outputs copies to the front of the copier.

  • Page 149: Sadf Auto Feed

    Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● With the High Speed 1→2-sided mode, you can skip the page count and shorten the copying time by doing the following: 1. Copying alternate pages of the original from the last page and counting the number of sheets at the same time.

  • Page 150: Stack Bypass Size Setting

    Select the DRAWER ELIGIBILITY FOR APS/ ADS. For each paper drawer, select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the [OK] key. NOTICE: ● In order to set Drawer Eligibility for APS/ADS, first you must place the same sized paper in more than one paper drawer/Side Paper Deck.

  • Page 151: Inch Entry

    ■ Inch Entry This function displays an Inch Entry key so that in modes where numerical entry is performed, inches as well as millimeters can be entered. ON: mm/inch (both can be entered) OFF: mm entry only ● MEMO: Inch Entry can be performed in the following modes. •...

  • Page 152: Audible Tones

    ■ Audible Tones Four types of tones can be turned ON or OFF to meet your needs. These tones sound at the following times. • Entry tone: When pressing keys on the touch panel display. • Error tones: When a copier malfunction occurs (e.g.

  • Page 153: Fit Image Adjustment

    ■ Fit Image Adjustment The Fit Image mode selection can be changed and registered. • Copy ratio: Changes how much copies are reduced. • Center shift: Set to “ON” to shift the copied image to the center of the paper. •...

  • Page 154: Energy Saver Adjustment

    ■ Energy Saver Adjustment In the Energy Saver mode, the temperature of the fixing unit is lowered to reduce energy consumption. The amount of energy saved can be changed. Select ENERGY SAVER ADJUSTMENT. Select the Energy Saver setting, then press the [OK] key.

  • Page 155: Initialize Custom Settings

    Select the [STORE] or [INIT.] key. Storing the Standard Copy Settings Press the [STORE] key. The confirmation display at the right appears. (To store): Press the [YES] key. (To cancel): Press the [NO] key. MEMO: ● When changing the standard copy settings, first specify the mode you want to store as a standard copy setting.

  • Page 156: Timer Settings

    The confirmation display on the right appears. To initialize: Press the [YES] key. To cancel: Press the [NO] key. Timer Settings Additional Functions Press the key. Guide Additional Functions Clear Interrupt Press the [TIMER SETTINGS] key. Select the desired function. Follow the procedures described below to make changes to various functions.

  • Page 157: Auto Clear Time

    ■ Auto Clear Time If the copier is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time after copies have been made, the copier automatically returns to the Standard mode. This time period is called the “auto clear time.” You can freely change the auto clear time.

  • Page 158: Auto Power-Off Time

    ■ Auto Power-off Time If the copier is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time, the power switch automatically moves to the OFF position. This time period is called the “auto power-off time.” You can freely change the auto power-off time.

  • Page 159: Daily Timer Settings

    ■ Daily Timer Settings You can set the Power-off Time to be different on different days of the week. NOTICE: ● In order to use the Daily Timer settings, the current day/time must be properly set beforehand. (See “Day/Time Settings,” on this page.) Select DAILY TIMER SETTINGS.

  • Page 160: Adjustment/Cleaning

    Setting the day of the week Select the day to be set from [SUN] - [WED] - [SAT]. MEMO: ● Be sure to set the day of the week before setting the time. Setting the time Using the Number keys ( ), enter the time.

  • Page 161: Zoom Fine Adjustment

    Select the mode to be changed. Follow the procedures described below to make changes to various functions. Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again. ■ Zoom Fine Adjustment If there is a slight difference in size between the original and output copy images when the copy ratio is set to Copy 100% (direct), use this function to correct the error.

  • Page 162: Feeder Cleaning

    ■ Feeder Cleaning This function enables automatic cleaning of the RDF’s feeding roller when it becomes dirtied with pencil lead, etc. If your originals have black streaks or appear dirty after feeding them in the RDF, perform Feeder Cleaning. Cleaning is accomplished by repeatedly feeding blank originals (copy sheets) through the RDF.

  • Page 163: Wire Cleaning

    ■ Wire Cleaning If dirt appears on copies, the corona wire can be cleaned if necessary. Select WIRE CLEANING. Press the [START] key. While wire cleaning is being performed, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Wire cleaning is completed after approximately 40 seconds and the screen returns to the Basic Features screen.
  • Page 164 Chapter 5 Loading Paper and Adding Toner This chapter describes how to load copy paper in a paper drawer, and how to add toner when it runs out. ■ Loading Paper ................5-2 • Remaining Paper Quantity Display ......... 5-2 • Loading Paper in a Paper Drawer 1,2 ........5-3 •...

  • Page 165: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper When the copy paper in the selected paper drawer or the Side Paper Deck runs out, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Confirm which paper drawer is out of paper by checking the touch panel display.

  • Page 166: Loading Paper In A Paper Drawer 1, 2

    (20-lb bond). ● For high-quality copies, use paper recommended by Canon. Place the paper stack in the paper drawer. Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack against the right wall of the paper drawer or paper deck.

  • Page 167: Loading Paper In A Paper Drawer 3, 4

    Grip the handle on the front of the paper drawer. Gently slide the paper drawer back into the copier until it clicks into place in the closed position. CAUTION: ● When closing the paper drawer, be careful not to get your fingers caught in it, as this may result in personal injury.
  • Page 168 (20-lb bond). ● For high-quality copies, use paper recommended by Canon. Place the paper stack in the paper drawer. Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack against the right wall of the paper drawer or paper deck.

  • Page 169: Loading Paper In The Side Paper Deck (Option)

    (20-lb bond). ● For high-quality copies, use paper recommended by Canon. Place the paper stack in the Side Paper Deck. Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack against the right wall of the paper drawer or paper deck.

  • Page 170: Adjusting A Paper Drawer To Hold A Different Paper Size

    Grip the handle of the paper drawer. Gently slide the Side Paper Deck back into the copier until it clicks into place in the closed position. CAUTION: ● When closing the Side Paper Deck, be careful not to get your fingers caught in it, as this may result in personal injury.
  • Page 171 Squeeze the lever on the width guide as shown in the figure. Without releasing the lever, slide the width guide to align it with the mark for the desired paper size. NOTICE: ● If the length and width guides are not adjusted properly for the paper size loaded in the paper drawer, then the correct paper sizes might not appear in the display.

  • Page 172: Adding Toner

    REQUEST: ● Only use the toner which has been approved for use with the NP6551. ● Never add more than one bottle of toner.
  • Page 173 Align the protrusions of the toner bottle with the slots on the toner supply port. Gently press the toner bottle down onto the toner supply port until you hear a click. MEMO: ● The toner bottle is now locked onto the toner supply port.
  • Page 174 Make sure you hear a click when the Toner box shutter has been pushed back in as far as the position. NOTICE: ● When the toner bottle starts to come loose from the toner supply port, lightly hold it so that it does not fall over.
  • Page 175 Chapter 6 Clearing Paper Jams This chapter describes how to clear paper jams from the main unit. ■ Clearing Paper Jams ..............6-2 ■ Removing Jammed Originals in the RDF ......... 6-4 • Paper Jam in the Left Feeder Cover ........6-4 •...

  • Page 176: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, a message similar to the one shown to the right appears in the touch panel display. The numbers that appear in this message are called area numbers. Area numbers indicate the locations of jammed copy paper.
  • Page 177 1 Inspect all areas which appeared in the touch panel display, and remove any jammed paper. See the appropriate pages for instructions on how to find and remove jammed paper. Unit 1 ■ Unit 2 Jammed Copy Paper Paper Jam in Unit 1 (Fixing Unit)...see p. 6-9 ●...

  • Page 178: Removing Jammed Originals In The Rdf

    Removing Jammed Originals in the RDF There are two types of paper jams in the feeder. ■ Paper Jam in the Left feeder Cover (See p.6-4.) ■ Paper Jam in the Right feeder Cover (See p.6-6.) Refer to the appropriate pages and remove any jammed paper. Paper Jam in the Left feeder Cover If a paper jam occurs in the left feeder cover, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display.
  • Page 179 Open the inside cover, and remove any jammed originals. After removing all jammed originals, close the inside cover. Then, close the left feeder cover. Lift the feeder. Open the cover located on the bottom-left side of the RDF, and remove any jammed originals. If there is an original on the platen glass, remove it.

  • Page 180: Paper Jam In The Right Feeder Cover

    Rearrange your originals in page order with the first page on top. Then place your originals in the original tray again. Press the key. Stop Start Clear Start Paper Jam in the Right feeder Cover If a paper jam occurs in the right feeder cover, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display.
  • Page 181 Open the left feeder cover completely, and remove any jammed originals. After removing all jammed originals, close the right feeder cover. Open the feeder. Open the cover located on the bottom-right side of the RDF, and remove any jammed originals. MEMO: ●...
  • Page 182 When “Return pg. 1 to the top and press the Start key.” appears in the touch panel display, rearrange your originals in page order with the first page on top. Then, place your originals in the original tray. Press the key.

  • Page 183: Removing Jammed Copy Paper

    Removing Jammed Copy Paper Paper Jam in Unit 1 A paper jam has occurred in Unit 1. There are two kinds of paper jams that may occur in the fixing unit. ■ A paper jam in the fixing unit (See p. 6-9.) ■...
  • Page 184 Open the left cover. Turn the green knob in the direction of the arrow, and remove any jammed paper. CAUTION: ● The parts located in the area around the green knob are subject to high temperatures. When removing jammed paper, take care not to touch anything in this area except the green knob.
  • Page 185 Return the green lever to its original position. When the lever is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound. After removing all the jammed paper, close the front door. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start...
  • Page 186 Move the green lever in the direction of the arrow. While gripping the lever, pull out Unit 1 (fixing unit). Pull out Unit 2 (duplexing unit) and Unit 3 (duplexing transport unit) together. Open the left cover. Remove the jammed paper in the cover. CAUTION: ●...
  • Page 187 Remove the paper remaining in the fixing unit. Following the directions in the display, turn the knob on the duplexing unit in the direction of the arrows. MEMO: ● Perform this procedure when paper is jammed between the fixing unit and the duplexing unit. Be sure to follow the directions in the display.
  • Page 188 Remove any paper remaining in the duplexing unit. Push down the left cover as shown in the figure, and remove any jammed paper. Push the duplexing unit back into the main unit. When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound.
  • Page 189 Push the duplexing transport unit back into the main unit. When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound. After removing all jammed paper, close the front door. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start...

  • Page 190: Paper Jam In Unit 2

    Paper Jam in Unit 2 A paper jam has occurred in the unit (duplexing unit) which appears in the display. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. Open the front door. Pull out the duplexing unit. 6-16...
  • Page 191 Remove any jammed paper remaining in the unit. Push down the left cover as shown in the figure, and remove the jammed paper. Turn the knob on the duplexing transport unit in the direction of the arrow, until the paper sticks out slightly from the right of the unit.
  • Page 192 Open the cover as shown in the figure, and remove the jammed paper. Close the cover and push the unit back in. When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone sounds. After removing all the jammed paper, close the front door.

  • Page 193: Paper Jam In Unit 3

    Paper Jam in Unit 3 A paper jam has occurred in the unit (duplexing transport unit) which appears in the display. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. Open the front door. Pull out the duplexing transport unit. Open the cover as shown in the figure, and remove the jammed paper.
  • Page 194 Close the cover and push the duplexing transport unit back into the main unit. When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone sounds. After removing all the jammed paper, close the front door. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start...

  • Page 195: Paper Jam In The Stack Bypass Area

    Paper Jam in the Stack Bypass Area A paper jam has occurred in the stack bypass area. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. Open the cover of the stack bypass area. Remove any jammed paper. Close the cover of the stack bypass area. 6-21...

  • Page 196: Paper Jam Behind The Right Door

    When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start remaining copies. MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
  • Page 197 Open the right door. ■ Upper right door ■ Upper right door : When equipped with the optional Side Paper Deck ■ Lower right door ■ Lower right door : When equipped with the optional Side Paper Deck 6-23...
  • Page 198 Remove the jammed paper. ■ Upper right door ■ Lower right door Close the right door. ■ Upper right door ■ Lower right door 6-24...
  • Page 199 If you removed the optional side paper deck, return it to the original position. Follow the directions in the display. If it indicates paper drawer 3 or 4, press the open button. Pull out the indicated paper drawer and remove any jammed paper.
  • Page 200 Return the paper drawer to its original position. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start remaining copies. MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.

  • Page 201: Paper Jam In Drawer 1, 2

    Paper Jam in Drawer 1, 2 A paper jam has occurred in Drawer 1 or 2. There are two ways to clear paper jams that occur in Drawer 1 or 2. ■ Clearing paper jams by pullling out Drawer 1 or 2 (See p. 6-27.) ■...
  • Page 202 When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start remaining copies. MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
  • Page 203 Return the duplexing transport unit to its original position. Follow the directions in the display, pull out the indicated paper drawer and remove any jammed paper. Return the paper drawer to its original position. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start...

  • Page 204: Paper Jam In Drawer 3, 4

    Paper Jam in Drawer 3, 4 A paper jam has occurred in Drawer 3, 4. The paper drawer with the jam is shown in the display to the right. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. Press the open button of the paper drawer indicated in the display.

  • Page 205: Paper Jam In The Side Paper Deck (Option)

    Return the paper drawer to its original position. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the Start remaining copies. MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
  • Page 206 Remove the jammed paper. ■ Paper deck ■ Top cover Return the paper deck or the top cover to its original position. ■ Paper deck CAUTION: ● Take care to protect your fingers when returning the paper deck. ■ Top cover When “Press the Start key”...
  • Page 207 ■ Self-diagnostic (Error) Messages ..........7-2 ■ Service-call Message ...............7-4 ■ Routine Cleaning ..............7-5 ■ Consumables/Accessories ............7-6 • Consumables ................7-6 • Accessories ................7-6 ■ NP6551 Main Specifications ............ 7-7 • Main Unit .................7-7 • RDF (standard equipment) ............. 7-8...

  • Page 208: Self-Diagnostic (Error) Messages

    Self-diagnostic (Error) Messages Self-diagnostic (error) messages appear in the touch panel display at the following times: ■ When copying cannot be performed because of an operational error. ■ When you need to make a judgment or take some action during the copying process. If a self-diagnostic message appears, follow the instructions in the touch panel display.
  • Page 209 Message/Cause Remedy Contact your service representative. The Side Paper Deck (Option) is out of order. (You can use paper drawers 1, 2, 3, 4.) The feeder is out of order. The RDF is out of order. Contact your service representative. (You can use the platen glass to perform copying.) Two-sided copies cannot be...

  • Page 210: Service-Call Message

    Service-call Message If a malfunction occurs and the copier will not operate normally, the message to the right (the service call message) appears in the touch panel display. If this message appears, follow the procedure described below. Press the power switch to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position.

  • Page 211: Routine Cleaning

    Routine Cleaning Clean the following parts once a week or whenever copies appear dirty. WARNING: ● When cleaning the copier, first turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these items may result in fire or electrical shock. CAUTION: ●...

  • Page 212: Consumables/Accessories

    Consumables/Accessories The following consumables and accessories are available from Canon for the NP6551. For details, consult your service representative. WARNING: ● Do not store toner bottles or copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as this may cause the toner or copy paper to ignite resulting in burns or fire.

  • Page 213: Np6551 Main Specifications

    NP6551 Main Specifications Main Unit Name: Canon NP6551 Type: Console Platen: Stationary Photoconductive material: Amorphous Silicon Copying system: Electrostatic transfer system Developing system: Toner projection system Fixing system: Heat roller system Acceptable copy stock: Paper drawer:17 to 24-lb bond (64 to 90 g/m );...

  • Page 214: Rdf (Standard Equipment)

    Paper feeding system: Drawer 1, 2 (1,500 sheets x 2) Drawer 3, 4 (550 sheets x 2) Stack bypass (50 sheets; stack approx. " high) Multiple copies: 1-999 Power source: 120 V, 60 Hz Max. power consumption: Less than 1.5 kW Dimensions (H x W x D): 46"...

  • Page 215: Optional Accessories

    Chapter 8 Optional Accessories: Functions and Method of Use This chapter describes the optional accessories which can be attached to the NP6551, their functions, and method of use. ■ Paper Deck-A1 .................8-2 • Parts and Their Functions ............8-2 • Loading Paper .................8-3 •...

  • Page 216: Paper Deck-A1

    Paper Deck-A1 If you install the optional Paper Deck-A1 in the copier, one additional paper size can be used as well as the paper sizes of the drawers provided as standard. ■ Maximum 3500 sheets (20 lb-bond) can be stacked in the paper deck. Parts and Their Functions Top Cover Open to check for paper jam.

  • Page 217: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper When the paper deck is out of paper, the display to the right appears. Load copy paper. (See “Loading Paper in the Side Paper Deck (Option),” on p. 5-5.) NOTICE: ● The paper size for the Side Paper Deck can be set for LTR-size paper.

  • Page 218: Control Card V

    Control Card V The Control Card V enables you to manage copier usage more efficiently. The Control Card V can monitor the copy quantity made by each card holder as well as all card holders, and prevent unauthorized use of the copier. ■...

  • Page 219: Id Mode

    ID Mode The pages regarding the use and operation of the ID mode, should be cut out of the manual by the copier supervisor or administrator. The ID mode prevents unauthorized use of the copier. In this mode, only operators with a six-digit ID number can make copies.

  • Page 220: Canceling The Id Mode: Clearing All Id Numbers

    Enter a ID number with the Number ( keys. MEMO: ● If you make a mistake entering an ID number, press Clear key. Then, enter the ID number again. ● You cannot enter two identical ID numbers. ● If you enter and store “000000” in place of a current ID number, that ID number is canceled.
  • Page 221 Press the [STORE USER ID#] key, then press the [OK] key. Press the [CLEAR ALL ID#s] key. Press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● If you want to stop all the ID#s from being cleared, press the [C] key. All the ID#s are cleared. If you press the [OK] key, you will return to the Standard mode.

  • Page 222: Copy Totals (Check Totals)

    Copy Totals (Check Totals) In the ID mode, the copier keeps track of the copy quantity made under each ID number (up to 999,999). You can view the copy total for each ID number in the touch panel display. Display Contrast Energy Saver Additional Functions Stop...
  • Page 223 After pressing the [COPY TOTALS] key, press the [OK] key. Press the [CLEAR ALL TOTALS] key. Press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● To cancel clearing all totals, press the [C] key. The copy totals for all ID numbers are cleared to zero.

  • Page 224: Index

    Index Accelerated mode ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-26, 2-9 Accessories --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-6 Adding toner --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-9 Additional functions ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2 Additional Functions key --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-16 Adjusting a paper drawer to hold a different paper size ------------------------ 5-7 Adjusting the Contrast of the Touch Panel Display ---------------------------- 1-23 Adjusting the copy exposure ---------------------------------------------------------- 2-21 Adjustment/Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19 AE (Automatic Exposure Control) --------------------------------------------------- 2-21...
  • Page 225 Cover/Sheet Insertion mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-14 Custom settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5 Daily timer settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-18 Day/Time settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-18 Different Size Original mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-39 DONE key ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-23 Drawer Eligibility for APS/ADS --------------------------------------------------------- 4-8 Energy Saver mode --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-13 Energy Saver adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------- 4-13 Error messages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-2 Feeder cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-21 Fit Image mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-42...
  • Page 226 Loading paper ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-2 Low-Power Mode Time ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4-16 Making copies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-4 Manual Exposure Control ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-21 Manual feed copying -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-29 Manual Paper Selection --------------------------------------------------------------- 2-24 Margin mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-9 Mode Memory ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-42 Recalling settings from the --------------------------------------------------------- 3-44 Storing settings in the ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3-42 Non-sort mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-26 Number keys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-22...
  • Page 227 Stack bypass -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-29 Stack bypass size setting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9 Standard copy settings ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2 Change the -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-13 Initializing the --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-14 Storing the --------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-14 Standard Key Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-3 Staple-sort mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-26 Timer settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-15 Touch panel display --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-17 Transparency Interleaving mode ---------------------------------------------------- 3-30 Two-page Separation mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-33 Two-sided mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-50...

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