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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Part Names ..........................US/UK-4 Control Panel ..........................US/UK-6 Paper Specifications ....................... US/UK-8 Managing the Cartridge ......................US/UK-10 HC5000 Features to Recognize .................... US/UK-11 2. Let's Print ..............US/UK-14 Printing Process Overview ....................US/UK-14 Set Size and Type of Paper ....................US/UK-16 View Data to Print ........................
  • Page 4 HC5000 provides colour printing at an affordable price by using the FORCEJET™ ENGINE. The core component FORCEJET™ ENGINE combines 4 individual Fixed-Array print heads (YMCK) and high- speed paper feeding capabilities. In addition the HC5000 is equipped with advanced output features such as duplex.
  • Page 5 ComColor™ is a new type of printer that satisfies the need for "practical, fast and on- demand" printing for business, as well as for daily life. The HC5000 will ensure you never have to worry about the high cost and slow printing speed that usually is associated with colour printing.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Part Names Ink Compartment Cover ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Four different colour cartridges are installed in this compartment. Open this cover to replace an ink cartridge when “Ink Replace- ment”...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control Panel Main Power Switch and Power Key The Main Power Switch (located on the right side of the See "Control Panel" — in this booklet page US/UK-6. machine) should be kept on. The power can be turned on and off by using the Power Key, which is located on the control panel.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Introduction Control Panel Use to set the printer and check status. WAKE-UP Key FORCEJET™ Remaining Volume Link Indicator Notice Indicators Message Display Ready Auto Power Key PRINT/PAUSE Key Keys PRINT/PAUSE Key Switches Print Mode ON and OFF. See "Printing Mode ON/OFF" — in this booklet page US/UK-12.
  • Page 9 Explanation of Error Symbols and Display If an error occurs during printing, printing stops and an indicator will light up on the Operation Panel. An error message may appear in the display depending on the type of error. Check the display message and error code and follow the recommended procedures listed below.

  • Page 10: Paper Specifications

    Introduction Paper Specifications Usable Paper: Paper that conforms to the following restrictions can be used for printing. • Paper weight For Standard Paper Feed Tray 46g/m – 157g/m (12-lb bond to 42-lb bond) For Paper Feed Trays 52g/m – 104g/m (14-lb bond to 28-lb bond) •...
  • Page 11 The following paper should not be used: Regular inkjet paper Regular envelopes Curled, lipped, waved, folded, wet Certain inkjet paper is not suitable You cannot use paper for the oil-based ink, such as that has flaps on the specialized paper for photos or surface.

  • Page 12: Managing The Cartridge

    Introduction Managing the Cartridge Do not store The ink for a long period. Do not shake. Do not expose the ink cartridge to direct sunlight or There is no need to shake the cartridge when you replace it. Shaking creates bubbles inside the car- extreme temperatures.

  • Page 13: Hc5000 Features To Recognize

    HC5000 Features to Recognize The HC5000 has some small but important differences when compared to other, ordinary printers. RISO recomends that you learn the characteristics and usage of the HC5000. Please use recommended oil- Margins can be reduced based ink and paper.
  • Page 14 Always ON-LINE as long as Print Controller main power is on The HC5000 Print Mode ON/OFF controls the A regular printer's ON-LINE/OFF-LINE switches linkage between the FORCEJET™ ENGINE and between the Network and the Print Controller. controller. In other words, the controller will continue Therefore, data cannot be sent to the printer while receiving data from the pc while it is off.
  • Page 15 Windows / Machintosh to printers. (GDI) (QuickDraw) The HC5000 is a PS printer that uses PS page description language. The HC5000 uses it's printer controller to Only prints The printer translate data created in a PC (PS data) into a driver creates raster image that the printer can print.

  • Page 16: Let's Print

    Let's Print This booklet describes steps Printing Process Overview for Windows use. Load paper Load paper into the tray. Load paper with the print side facing upwards. Load paper with the print side facing downwards. Standard Paper Feed Tray Paper Feed Tray Enter size and type of paper Set specification of the loaded paper.
  • Page 17 Prepare the receiving tray. Open the receiving tray, and then flip up the paper guide. Print Depending on the situation, Test Print, Print Position Adjustment, and Temporary Data Retrieval functions are also available at this point. The Stack Guide will automatically adjust to paper size.

  • Page 18: Set Size And Type Of Paper

    You must enter the size and type of the paper tone, etc. sent to the • Create an image of the print according to ink loaded in the tray of the HC5000 into the PC's printer output volume, layout, and colour tone.
  • Page 19 • Orders ink output and colour tone to • Adjusts feed timing match the image • Adjusts print speed The synchronized operation of the printer driver and the printer enables high-speed matched colour printing. HC5000 Standard Feed Tray Paper settings of the printer Feed Tray 1 and the printer driver match.

  • Page 20: View Data To Print

    Let's Print Process stage: View Data to Print [Print] dialog box Prepare the printer and view the data to print. Choose [Print] from the [File] menu and open the print dialog box. Check the name of the printer and number of pages to be printed.
  • Page 21 The Printer Driver Screen If you click the [Properties] button in the [Print] dialog box, [Printing Preferences] appears. This screen is called the [Printer Driver Screen]. The printer driver screen consists of seven tabs. Change settings according to your needs. 4 5 6 1 [Main setting] Tab Sets Colour/Monochrome mode and Paper Type.

  • Page 22: Useful Hc5000 Functions

    Useful HC5000 Functions (RISO Extended Print Functions) Print Position Adjustment 0 – 20.0mm (0" - ") Print positions can be changed during the printing process. The position can be adjusted for binding or stapling. After adjusting the print position, press the [Menu] key and choose [Test Print] to check the result.

  • Page 23: Test Print

    Test Print Check the result after adjustment of print position and print tone. See User's Manual for Printer Main Body page 2-15. How to test print Press the [Print/Pause] Key while printing Press the [Menu] Key. Show [Test Print] on the display and confirm Menu 2 with the [OK] Key.

  • Page 24: Reprint (Temporary Data Retrieval)

    Useful HC5000 Functions Reprint (Temporary Data Retrieval) The last page that was sent to the printer can be retrieved and reprinted. This function can be used when there is a need to print more copies than was Use the printer's control panel to originaly set up in the printer driver.
  • Page 25 Enter the print quantity by using the arrow keys and press [Print/Pause] key to start printing. Print Quantity 0100 : Used to move the cursor : Used to set the number of pages to be printed Temporary Data Retention The printer function that saves the last page of data after completing printing is called [Temporary Data Retention].

  • Page 26: Storage

    RIP can be stored (archived) in the Form Note: To retrieve the saved Storage printer. (Only if RISO Controller Save data as a Form in the data and print, go to [Job PS7R-9000 is connected). manager] in [RISO console printer.
  • Page 27 Since the print job does not need to resend data, it also shortens printing time. Print PS data using FTP. The HC5000 can print PS data using FTP. The login name and password for a FTP connection is described below.

  • Page 28: Potential Print Solutions And Applications

    Potential Print Solutions and Applications Compared with monochrome or single colour printing, full colour printing creates a stronger im- pact and higher recognition with the viewer. The HC5000 can enhance the value of every document. 1. Flyers – as sales tools – "Forms"...
  • Page 29 See this booklet page US/UK-32, US/UK-35. For product manuals, company manuals, training sessions and human resources documents, notices for parents or classroom newspapers. The HC5000 lets you print high speed and low running cost. Materials are printed in a clear and understand- able fashion. Brochure...

  • Page 30: Duplex Printing

    Potential Print Solutions and Applications Duplex Printing Print on both sides of the paper. With the Multi-up function, material can be compacted. Use of “RISO Paper IJ” is recommended. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-6. Duplex printing (Long edge binding)
  • Page 31 B inside the Dial B printer until all paper is cleared. Please refer to the paper jam removal instructions graphic located on the inside of the Front cover of the HC5000. See User's Manual for Printer Main Body page 3-10. US/UK-29...

  • Page 32: Multi-Up

    Potential Print Solutions and Applications Multi-up Duplex printing and 2-in-1 printing are commonly used printing applications in the office. The HC5000 also has useful functions that will help you save paper. * You can print 2 pages on a single sheet of paper.
  • Page 33 Choose [Multi-up]. Select the number of pages per sheet. Order setting can be combined. Normally, set to Auto. (Only if RISO Controller Controller PS7R-9000 is connected) Orientation: Vertical Orientation: Vertical & Reverse Order (from right to left) Pagenation: Multi-up Pagenation: Multi-up...

  • Page 34: Pagination For Booklet Formats

    Potential Print Solutions and Applications Pagination for Booklet Formats Pagination for booklet formats can be done with [Layout] in the printer driver without using software applications. Since it is a direct print, there is no fading in image quality and the printing time is shortened. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-13.
  • Page 35 Select [Booklet] on the [Layout] tab. Output paper size If you wish to make a booklet with the original manuscript's size, choose double the original size. Choose Booklet Direction of pagination Create Booklet with Data Data Duplex print / both sides Booklet completed 2-in-1 pagination with binding.
  • Page 36 Potential Print Solutions and Applications How to Bind • Booklets need duplex printing, so load paper for duplex printing use. • Four pages will be printed on one sheet, so consider printing size and set the paper. Choose page order from left ¡ right •...

  • Page 37: Job Separation

    Job Separation Prepare large volume meeting material faster with the job separation function. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-23. Types of Job Separation Between Jobs :Separation Paper After finishing printing, place separation paper in every job. Every division •...
  • Page 38 Potential Print Solutions and Applications Choose the Type of Job Separation Click the [Options] tab in the printer driver. Choose the type of job separation. When [Every division] is chosen, the [Ejection mode] in the [Main setting] tab inserts separa- tion paper.
  • Page 39 Use Function to Insert Separation Paper The following is an example of inserting different colors of paper, using the separation function. If the first page of the booklet is the cover, you can print and prepare the cover beforehand and use it as a separation paper. Print the cover paper in advance.
  • Page 40 Potential Print Solutions and Applications Choose the type of job separation Print the contents page of the materials or booklet. New product promotion New product promotion Proposal Proposal The cover paper will be New product promotion Proposal automatically inserted as a separation paper.

  • Page 41: Form

    Form Add the same mark or sentences to the print document. This additional sentence or image is called a [Form]. To use a Form, you need to create the image on a PC and save it to the printer in advance. These saved Forms can be added to the printout using a simple operation.
  • Page 42 Potential Print Solutions and Applications How to Choose Form Click the [Form] tab in the printer driver screen. Choose whether you wish to have duplex printing in [Form print pattern]. US/UK-40...
  • Page 43 Select the appropriate data [Form List] and click [OK]. If [Double side overlay] is selected, choose the Form data print face. US/UK-41...

  • Page 44: Useful Features

    Useful Features The processing of half tone images can be adjusted by using the printer driver. This adjust- ment applies to the whole image and cannot apply only to parts. If you wish to adjust the colour or the image quality of a photo with the document, this should be done with software such as Photoshop before the photo is embedded in the document.

  • Page 45: Adjust Density

    Adjust Density Adjust the density of the entire image. See examples below. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-17. Light Standard Dark Adjust gamma level Check [Details] and click the [Change details] button, adjust the gamma level of C(cyan), M(Magenta), Y(Yellow), K(Black).

  • Page 46: Express Halftone Images With Dot Density (Error Diffusion)

    Useful Features Express halftone images with dot density (Error Diffusion) The density of printing dots will express halftone images or photographs. Recommended for colour printing. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-18. Express halftone images with dot size (Dot Screen) The size of printing dots will express halftone or photographs.
  • Page 47 To make character outlines smoother In order to print characters with smoother edges, check [Line smoothing] in the [Image processing] Print characters in smoothed line. tab. Check [Line smoothing] in the [Image processing] tab. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-19. Special image setting features Click the [Special setting] button in the [Image processing] tab.

  • Page 48: Printer Monitoring

    Printer Monitoring RISO Console PS7R An HC5000 connected to a LAN can be used in many different ways to use networking and send high-speed data. You can also check to see if the printer is ready, without going to the printer.

  • Page 49: Job Manager

    ..The job history of the printer can be checked. Administrator ..Settings for the print controller in the printer. Only users who login with passwords can access this menu to change settings. Help ......Help support to use the RISO Console. US/UK-47...

  • Page 50: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Out put Does Not Look Clear And Sharp Adjust the original data or adjust colour Change the paper The output quality can be improved by adjusting the Check that you are using the proper paper or printing data resolution and colour. on the correct side of the paper.

  • Page 51: Replace The Ink Cartridge

    Is the printer waiting for a confirmation? If the [Pause after a proof] check box is marked in the [Main Setting] tab, the printer will wait for confirmation to print after the proof printing fin- ishes. Find the printout in the receiving tray, confirm the print and Press the [Print / Pause] key to restart printing.

  • Page 52: Head Maintenance

    Trouble shooting Head Maintenance See User's Manual for Printer Main Body page 2-40. Display [Ready] and press the [Menu] Key Ready Auto Display [Administration] and press the [OK] Key Menu 5 Administration Use the arrow keys to display [Head Maintenance] Administration and press the [OK] key Head Maintenance...

  • Page 53: Accessories

    Rigorously clean each head individually Normal-Cleaning Clean all heads together Accessories Ink Cartridge RISO HC Ink Cyan RISO HC Ink Magenta RISO HC Ink Yellow RISO HC Ink Black Scan Function If you connect a specified scanner to the printer by using optional scanner connection kits, the printer can be used as a colour copy machine.
  • Page 54 As we are constantly improving our products, the machine may differ in some respects from the illustrations used in this manual. Riso shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature, or losses or expenses resulting from the use of this product or included manuals.

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