Ricoh Aficio 1515 Operating Instructions Manual
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1515/1515PS/1515F/1515MF
Placing Originals
Copying
Troubleshooting
User Tools (Copier Features)
Remarks
Specifications
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before
using the machine.
Operating Instructions
Copy Reference
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
1515/1515PS/1515F/1515MF Operating Instructions Copy Reference Placing Originals Copying Troubleshooting User Tools (Copier Features) Remarks Specifications Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before using the machine. - Page 2 For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts with your Ricoh office products.
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Page 3: Manuals For This Machine
Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Note ❒ Manuals provided are specific to machine type. ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file. ❒... - Page 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manuals for DeskTopBinder V2 Lite DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled "Scanner Driver & Document Management Utilities". • DeskTopBinder V2 Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2) Describes installation of, and the operating environment for DeskTop- Binder V2 Lite in detail.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i Notice ........................1 How to Read This Manual ..................2 Safety Information ....................3 Safety During Operation.....................3 Positions of R R WARNING and R R CAUTION Labels ..........5 Control Panel......................7 Display ........................8 Turning On the Power ..................10 Turning On the Main Power .................. - Page 6 3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want..........33 When a Message Is Displayed................. 33 If You Cannot Make Clear Copies............... 34 If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want ............35 When Memory Is Full ....................36 B Loading Paper ....................
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Page 7: Notice
The CE Declaration of Conformity is available on the Internet at URL: http://www.ricoh.co.jp/fax/ce_doc/ This product is only for use in EEA or other authorized countries. Outdoor use of this product in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, or the Netherlands is prohib-... -
Page 8: How To Read This Manual
How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol. -
Page 9: Safety Information
Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. - Page 10 R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
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Page 11: Positions Of R R R R Warning And R R R R Caution Labels
Positions of R R WARNING and R R CAUTION Labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. The inside of this machine gets very hot. Do not touch the inside. Doing so could result in a burn. - Page 12 Note ❒ The anti-condensation heater is optional. For details, contact your service rep- resentative.
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Page 13: Control Panel
Control Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copier only 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 ABU001S ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Fax, printer and/or scanner installed 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 ABU002S { { { { Copy} } } } key Reference Press to activate the copier function. -
Page 14: Display
{ { { { Sort} } } } key On indicator Lights when the operation switch is on. Automatically sorts copies. { { { { Lighter} } } } and { { { { Darker} } } } Reference Press to change the image density setting. p.10 “Turning On the Power”... - Page 15 Reading the Display and Using Keys The display is not touch sensitive. Use the following keys to select the keys and items displayed on the screen. ABU019S { { { { Cancel} } } } key Selection keys Correspond to items at the bottom line on Press to cancel an operation or return to the display.
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Page 16: Turning On The Power
Turning On the Power This machine has two power switch- Important ❒ Do not turn off the main power switch immediately after turn- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Operation switch (right side of the ing it on. Doing so may result in control panel) damage to the memory, leading Press to activate the machine. -
Page 17: Turning Off The Power
Turning Off the Power - When the fax unit is installed A A A A When the main power switch is Make sure the exposure glass cov- turned off while using the fax func- er, or ADF (Auto Document Feed- tion, waiting fax and print jobs may er) is in the right position. -
Page 18: Saving Energy
Saving Energy • Low Power/Auto Off The machine automatically enters Low Power mode automatically after a job is finished, and the se- lected time elapsed. A f te r a s p e c if ie d p e r io d h a s passed, following job completion, the machine automatically turns off, in order to conserve energy. -
Page 19: Placing Originals
1. Placing Originals Originals Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Original location Original size Original weight Exposure glass Up to A4L A4L – A5KL 52–105 g/m ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original location Original size Original weight "... -
Page 20: Sizes Selectable As Regular Size Originals
Placing Originals Note ❒ The original might become dirty if it is written with a pencil or a similar tool. Sizes Selectable as Regular Size Originals You can select the following original sizes on the display: " × 14"L " × A4L, B5 JIS (Japan Industrial Standard)L, A5KL, 8 "... -
Page 21: Placing Originals
Placing Originals Placing Originals Note Placing Originals on the ❒ Take care to place originals only af- Exposure Glass ter any correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this A A A A precaution could cause marks on Lift the exposure glass cover or the exposure glass that will be cop- ADF. -
Page 22: Placing Originals In The Adf
Placing Originals Note Placing Originals in the ADF ❒ Straighten curls in the originals before placing them in the ADF. Note ❒ To prevent multiple sheets feed- ❒ Do not stack originals over the lim- ing in at once, fan the originals it mark on the side fence of the before placing them in the ADF. -
Page 23: Placing Custom Size Originals
Placing Originals D D D D Select the paper size using the Placing Custom Size Originals scroll keys, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. Note ❒ Enter the size of your original if it is not one of the following: A4L, "... - Page 24 Placing Originals D D D D Enter the horizontal size of the original using the number keys, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. Note ❒ If you make a mistake, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then enter the value again.
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Page 25: Copying
2. Copying Basic Procedure A A A A F F F F If the machine has user codes set, Enter the number of copies using enter a user code (up to eight dig- the number keys. its) using the number keys, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } or { { { { #} } } } key. -
Page 26: Copying From The Bypass Tray
Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray A A A A Use the bypass tray to copy onto OHP Open the bypass tray. transparencies, thick paper, enve- lopes and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays. Important ❒ Paper of 357 mm in length, or larg- er, is likely to jam, crease, or not feed in properly. - Page 27 Copying from the Bypass Tray C C C C D D D D Insert the paper with the side you Pull down the paper guide release B B B B want to copy facing down, and lever (step then adjust the paper guide with The bypass tray is selected on the the paper size.
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Page 28: When Copying Onto Regular Size Paper
Copying When copying onto regular When copying onto custom size paper size paper A A A A Important Make sure the bypass tray is se- ❒ You should specify the size of copy lected. paper to avoid paper misfeeds. Note A A A A ❒... -
Page 29: When Copying Onto Special Paper
Copying from the Bypass Tray F F F F Enter the vertical size of the origi- When copying onto envelopes nal using the number keys, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. A A A A Make sure the bypass tray is se- lected. - Page 30 Copying E E E E Select the envelope size from [C6 L ] [C5 envL L ] [DL envL L ], and envL then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. The “ ” message appears. Accepted F F F F Press the { { { { #} } } } key.
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Page 31: Copier Functions
Copier Functions Copier Functions Adjusting Image Density Selecting Original Type Setting You can adjust copy image density to match your originals. Select one of the following two types If you require darker or lighter cop- to match your originals: ies, adjust image density accordingly. ❖... -
Page 32: Selecting Copy Paper
Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Base Point Selecting Copy Paper The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the orig- Choose the tray containing the paper inal is scanned. When the original you want to copy onto: a paper tray or is placed on the exposure glass, the the bypass tray. -
Page 33: Zoom
Copier Functions C C C C C C C C Select a ratio using { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } , Enter the ratio. -
Page 34: Sort
Copying D D D D Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Sort Note You can scan originals into memory ❒ When placing originals on the and automatically sort copies. exposure glass, press the { { { { #} } } } Copies are assembled as sequentially k e y a f t e r a l l o r i g i n a l s a r e ordered sets. -
Page 35: Duplex
Copier Functions Note Duplex ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided → → → → 2 Sided ❒ The maximum paper weight that Copies 2 one-sided pages onto 1 can be used with duplex copying is two-sided page. -
Page 36: One-Sided Combine
Copying B Select the copy orientation us- One-Sided Combine ing { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } , and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. You can combine two pages onto one side of a sheet. -
Page 37: Two-Sided Combine
Copier Functions To select the orientation Two-Sided Combine You can combine 4 pages of originals Note ❒ You can select the original ori- into one sheet with two sides. entation when [Always Specify] is ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side selected in [Orientation] under Copies 4 one-sided originals onto [Copier Features] (User Tools). - Page 38 Copying To select the orientation Note ❒ You can select the original ori- entation when [Always Specify] is selected in [Orientation] under [Copier Features] (User Tools). See p.44 “Orientation”. A Select the original orientation using { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } , and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want When a Message Is Displayed The following chart contains explanations for common messages. If other mes- sages appear, follow the instructions as they are displayed. Note ❒ For messages not listed here, see General Settings Guide. Message Causes Solutions... -
Page 40: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Causes Solutions Copies appear dirty. Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See p.25 “Adjusting Image Density”. The reverse side of an orig- Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See p.25 inal image is copied. -
Page 41: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want
If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want This section explains causes and remedies when copy results are not as expect- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Basic Problem Causes Solutions You cannot combine sever- Selected functions cannot Check the combination of functions al functions. -
Page 42: When Memory Is Full
Troubleshooting When Memory Is Full Messages Causes Solutions The scanned original Press [Print] to copy Memory is full. [Print] scanned exceeds the number scanned originals orig., [Clear] to cancel/clear of pages that can be and cancel the scan- memory. stored in memory. ning data. -
Page 43: B Loading Paper
B Loading Paper B Loading Paper ❒ If paper is left in the paper tray, Reference and then you add paper, a mis- For paper types and sizes, see Gen- feed might occur. eral Settings Guide. Note ❒ Fan the paper before loading. Loading Paper ❒... -
Page 44: D Adding Toner
Troubleshooting D Adding Toner When D appears, it is time to add toner. Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ig- nite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of used toner containers in accordance with local regulations. -
Page 45: Removing Toner
Removing Toner Removing Toner • 1: Open the front cover of the machine. • 2: Lift the green lever. ABU033S • 3: Push the green lever, and then gently pull out the holder. ABU034S • 4: Press the toner bottle back to raise its top, and then gently pull it out. -
Page 46: Inserting Toner
Troubleshooting Inserting Toner • 1: Hold the new bottle horizontally and shake it from side to side five or six times. 2: Remove the black cap. Note ❒ Do not remove the black cap before shaking. ❒ Do not remove the inner cap. •... -
Page 47: User Tools (Copier Features)
4. User Tools (Copier Features) Accessing User Tools (Copier Features) This section is for key operators in Changing Default Settings charge of this machine. Key operators can change or make default settings. Note Note ❒ If a key operator code is set, the ❒... -
Page 48: Quitting User Tools
User Tools (Copier Features) D D D D Change settings by following in- structions on the display, and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key. The “ ” message ap- Programmed pears. Note ❒ To discontinue the operation and return to the initial display, press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. -
Page 49: Settings You Can Change With User Tools
Settings You Can Change with User Tools Settings You Can Change with User Tools • Photo Mode 3 Auto Tray Switching actual photographic paper • Special Mode 1 If you load paper of the same size and Highly transparent originals (re- in the same orientation in two trays, verse side clearly visible), or light the machine automatically shifts to... -
Page 50: Orientation
User Tools (Copier Features) Orientation Reproduction Ratio • You can select the original orienta- You can select which reduce, enlarge, tion when making Combine cop- or input ratio is shown on the display ies. with priority when [Reduce] or [En- large] is selected. -
Page 51: Preset R/E Priority
Settings You Can Change with User Tools Preset R/E Priority You can set the ratio with priority when [R/E] is selected. Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: 71% • Inch version: 65% Duplex Margin You can specify left margin on the back side of copies, and top margin on the front side. - Page 52 User Tools (Copier Features)
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Page 53: Remarks
5. Remarks Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: • Do not turn off the operation switch while copying or printing. • Unplug the power cord from the Make sure all copying or printing wall outlet before you move the has finished first. machine. -
Page 54: Where To Put Your Machine
Remarks Where to Put Your Machine Environments to avoid Machine Environment • Locations exposed to direct sun- Choose your machine's location care- light or other sources of strong fully. Environmental conditions light (more than 1,500 lux). greatly affect its performance. •... -
Page 55: Moving
Where to Put Your Machine Moving Power Connection R CAUTION: R WARNING: • Unplug the power cord from the • Connect the machine only to wall outlet before you move the the power source described on machine. While moving the ma- the inside front cover of this chine, you should take care that manual. -
Page 56: Access To The Machine
Remarks Access to the Machine Place the machine near the power source, providing the clearance areas shown. Rear: 1 cm (0.4") or more Right: 1 cm (0.4") or more Front: 75 cm (29.6") or more Left: 1 cm (0.4") or more Note ❒... -
Page 57: Maintaining Your Machine
Maintaining Your Machine Maintaining Your Machine If the exposure glass, exposure glass Cleaning the Exposure Glass cover, or ADF belt is dirty, copy clari- ty may be reduced. Clean these parts Cover if they are dirty. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Cleaning the machine Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth. - Page 58 Remarks...
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Page 59: Specifications
6. Specifications Combination Chart The combination chart below shows which functions can be used together. When you read the chart, see the following table: ❍ These functions can be used together. These functions cannot be used together. The second function selected will be the function you are working in. -
Page 60: Supplementary Information
Specifications Supplementary Information ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Bypass Tray Copy • The following paper sizes can be selected as standard sizes: A4L, A5KL, B5 JISL, 8 "×14"L, 8 "×11"L, 5 "×8 "KL, "×10 "L, 8"×13"L, 8 "×13"L, 8 "×13"L, 8 "×14"L, 16KL, "×9 "L, 3... - Page 61 Supplementary Information ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original → → → → Copy paper size Ratio (%) 200 (enlarge area by 4) " × 8 " × 14" 155 (enlarge area by 2) "→8 " × 8 " × 11" "→8 A little reduced.
- Page 62 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combine • When using this function, the machine selects the reproduction ratio auto- matically. This reproduction ratio depends on original sizes, if specified, or copy paper sizes. • If the calculated ratio is under the minimum ratio, it is automatically ad- justed to within available range.
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Page 63: Index
INDEX 1 sided 2 pages → combine 1 side , 30 Enlarge , 26 , 54 1 sided 4 pages → combine 2 side , 31 Envelopes , 23 1 sided → 2 sided , 29 Environment , 48 Exposure glass , 15 Accessing User Tools , 41 Handling toner , 38 Adding toner , 38... - Page 64 Paper Text , 25 loading , 37 Toner Photo , 25 adding , 38 Placing custom size originals , 17 handling , 38 Placing originals , 15 inserting , 40 in ADF , 16 removing , 39 on exposure glass , 15 storage , 38 Placing regular size originals , 16 used , 38...
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