Introduction This Quick Guide [Copy/Fax/Scan/Box Operations] uses illustrations to describe operating procedures for the most commonly used functions in an easy-to-understand way. Start by using this manual to become proficient with the useful functions that this machine offers. For details on the various functions, refer to the User’s Guides on the User’s Guide CD included with this machine.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA, KONICA MINOLTA Logo, and The essentials of imaging are registered trademarks or trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC. PageScope and bizhub are registered trademarks or trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Contents Introduction ® Energy Star ................................x-1 Trademarks and Registered Trademarks......................x-2 Contents................................. x-3 Safety information..............................x-5 Regulation notices .............................. x-10 Caution notations and labels ..........................x-15 Space requirements............................x-16 Operation precautions............................x-17 Introduction to the User’s Guides ........................x-18 Available features..............................
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Sending documents with a command from the recipient..............3-16 Reducing communication costs......................3-18 Reducing communication costs (using the Internet) ................3-19 Sending documents by e-mail ........................ 3-20 3.10 Reducing printing costs .......................... 3-22 3.11 Sending confidential documents......................3-24 3.12 Forwarding received data ........................3-26 3.13 Faxing data directly from a computer....................
Safety information This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please read the following section before connecting the machine to the supply. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems.
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Power cord WARNING • Use only the power cord supplied in the package. If a power cord is not sup- plied, only use the power cord and plug that is specified in POWER CORD INSTRUCTION. Failure to use this cord could result in a fire or electrical shock.
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Power plug WARNING • Do not unplug and plug in the power cord with a wet hand, as an electrical shock could result. • Plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. Failure to do this could result in a fire or electrical shock.
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Ventilation CAUTION • Always use this product in a well ventilated location. Operating the product in a poorly ventilated room for an extended period of time could injure your health. Ventilate the room at regular intervals. Actions in response to troubles WARNING •...
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When the optional Fax Kit FK-502 is not installed: Before successive holidays CAUTION • Unplug the product when you will not use the product for long periods of time. C550...
Regulation notices CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) for users of the European Union (EU) This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union. This device must be used with a shielded network cable . The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR rules and local rules.
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Laser Aperture of the Print Head Unit Print Head CDRH regulations This machine is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under Radiation Performance Standard according to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1990. Compliance is mandatory for Laser products marketed in the United States and is reported to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.
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VAROITUS! Laitteen Käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuus- luokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle la-sersäteilylle. Tämä on puolijohdelaser. Laserdiodin sunrin teho on 30 mW ja aallonpituus on 775-800 nm. VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
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Laser safety label A laser safety label is attached to the outside of the machine, as shown below. * Only for the U.S.A. Ozone release Locate the Machine in a Well-Ventilated Room A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this machine. An unpleasant odor may, however, be created in poorly ventilated rooms during extensive machine operations.
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For EU member states only This symbol means: Do not dispose of this product together with your household waste! Please refer to the information of your local community or contact our dealers regrading the proper handling of end-of-life electric and electronic equipments. Recycling of this product will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health caused by inappropriate waste handling.
Caution notations and labels Safety precaution notations and labels appear on this machine at the following positions. Be very careful that an accident does not occur when operations such as removing paper misfeeds are performed. C550 x-15...
Space requirements To ensure that machine operation, consumables replenishing, part replacement, and regular maintenance can easily be performed, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. 806.5 958.3 391.9 1130 (31-3/4) (37-3/4) (15-1/4) (15-7/16) (44-1/2) (1-15/16) Unit: mm (inch) C550+FS-608+LU-301 Reminder Be sure to allow a clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) or more at the back of this machine for the ventilation duct.
Operation precautions To ensure the optimum performance of this machine, observe the precautions described below. Power source The power source requirements are as follows. - Voltage fluctuation: Maximum ± 10% (at 110 V/120 to 127 V/220 to 240 V AC) - Frequency fluctuation: Maximum ±...
Introduction to the User’s Guides The User’s Guides for this machine include three books and the User’s Guide CD. The three volumes provided as books contain descriptions for immediately operating the machine. For detailed descriptions of functions or maintenance operations, refer to the User’s Guide on the User’s Guide CD. Introduction to the books Quick Guide [Copy/Fax/Scan/Box Operations] This manual contains operating procedures and descriptions of the most frequently used functions, allowing the...
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User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations] This User’s Guide contains descriptions for specifying standard network functions and operating procedures for Scan mode functions. Refer to this User’s Guide for details on using network functions and the Scan to E-mail, Scan to FTP and Scan to SMB operations. User’s Guide [PageScope Web Connection Operations] This User’s Guide contains descriptions on specifying machine settings from PageScope Web Connection using a Web browser on a computer.
Available features bizhub C550 is a digital color multifunctional peripheral that eases the workflow and satisfies any application or office environment. In addition to the copy, fax, scanning and printing functions essential to any business, this machine provides network and box functions to support efficient document management.
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Copy operations High-quality copies can be printed at a high speed. Vivid copies in color, black and white or any other single color can be produced to meet any need. The many Application functions greatly assist in reducing office costs and increasing efficiency.
Control panel The control panel consists of the touch panel, which can be used to specify settings for the various functions, and various keys, such as the [Start] key and the [Stop] key. The operations that can be performed with these keys are described below.
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Part Name Description [Start] key Press to start an operation. When this machine is ready to begin an operation, the indicator on the [Start] key lights up in blue. While a document is being scanned or when a job is temporarily stopped, the indicator on the [Start] key lights up in orange.
Turning the machine on/off This machine has two power controls: the main power switch and the [Power] (auxiliary power) key. [Power] (auxiliary power)key Main power switch Main power switch This switch turns on/off all functions of the machine. Normally, the main power switch is turned on. [Power] (auxiliary power) key Press to turn on/off machine operations.
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Detail When turning the machine off, then on again, wait at least 10 seconds to turn the machine on after turning it off. The machine may not operate correctly if it is turned on a short time after being turned off. Do not turn off the machine while it is printing, otherwise a paper misfeed may occur.
Loading paper Follow the procedure described below to load paper into the various paper trays. Loading paper into tray 1 and tray 2 Follow the procedure described below to load paper into tray 1 and tray 2. Slide the lateral guides to fit the size of paper to be loaded. x-26 C550...
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Load the paper into the tray. – Load paper so that the surface to be printed on faces upward. – Do not load so many pages that the top of the stack is higher than the mark. – Up to 500 sheets of plain paper can be loaded. For details on the number of sheets of thick paper that can be loaded, refer to chapter 6, “Copy paper/original documents”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations].
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Load the paper into the tray. Tray 3 Tray 4 – Lift up the paper take-up roller, and then load the paper so that the surface to be printed on faces upward. – Do not load so many pages that the top of the stack is higher than the mark.
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Loading paper into the large capacity unit Follow the procedure described below to load paper into the large capacity unit. Load the paper into the tray. – Lift up the paper take-up roller, and then load the paper so that the surface to be printed on faces downward.
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Loading paper into the bypass tray Paper can be fed manually through the bypass tray when you wish to print onto paper of a size that is not loaded into a paper tray, or when you wish to print onto label sheets or other special paper. Follow the procedure described below to load paper into the bypass tray.
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– Press [↑] and [↓] until the desired paper type appears. – If label sheets are loaded, select “Thick 1”. – If non-standard-size paper is loaded, specify the Paper Size setting. – For details on specifying the paper size and paper type settings, refer to chapter 6, “Copy paper/original documents”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations].
Clearing paper misfeeds If a paper misfeed occurs, a screen like the one shown below appears with the location of the misfeed indicated. To clear the misfeed, check the location indicated in the screen, and then perform the necessary operation. A flashing “...
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Clearing paper misfeeds (main unit) The following procedure describes how to clear paper misfeeds that have occurred in the ADF, right-side door unit or paper tray. CAUTION The area around the fusing unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burnt, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention.
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Clearing paper misfeeds (finisher FS-608) The following procedure describes how to clear paper misfeeds that have occurred in finisher FS-608. The location of the paper misfeed in the finisher differs depending on the selected Finishing settings. Horizontal transport unit Stacker unit Reminder Do not forcefully push or pull the sensor pin in the horizontal transport unit, otherwise the horizontal transport unit may be damaged.
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Clearing paper misfeeds (finisher FS-517) The following procedure describes how to clear paper misfeeds that have occurred in finisher FS-517. The location of the paper misfeed in the finisher differs depending on the selected Finishing settings. Horizontal transport unit Stacker unit Reminder Do not forcefully push or pull the sensor pin in the horizontal transport unit, otherwise the horizontal transport unit may be damaged.
Replacing consumables When it is time to replace consumables, for example, when the toner cartridge is empty or the waste toner box is full, a message appears, indicating the part that should be replaced. When the message appears, follow the corresponding procedure to replace the part.
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When the toner is about to run out, the following message appears (If it is replaceable by the user.). Detail For details on the replacement procedure, refer to page x-40 of this manual. When the waste toner box is full, the following message appears (If it is replaceable by the user). Detail For details on the replacement procedure, refer to page x-41 of this manual.
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When it is time to replace an imaging unit, the following message appears (If it is replaceable by the user). Detail For details on the replacement procedure, refer to page x-42 of this manual. When there are no more staples in the finisher, the following message appears. Detail For details on the replacement procedure for finisher FS-608, refer to page x-44 of this manual.
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When the punch scrap box is full, the following message appears (If it can be emptied by the user). Detail For details on the emptying procedure, refer to page x-46 of this manual. C550 x-39...
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Replacing the toner cartridge The following procedure describes how to replace a toner cartridge. The procedure for replacing the toner cartridge is the same for all toner colors. As an example, the procedure for replacing the black toner cartridge is described. New toner cartrdge Note Before installing the new toner cartridge, shake it up and down five to ten times.
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Replacing the waste toner box The following procedure describes how to replace the waste toner box. Nwe waste toner box Note Keep used waste toner box, on which the cap was installed, in the black plastic bag inside the box to be collected by your service representative.
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Replacing an imaging unit The following procedure describes how to replace an imaging unit. Note When replacing an imaging unit other than the black one, tilt the new imaging unit to the left and lightly shake it twice in the direction of the tilt, and then tilt the unit to the right and lightly shake it twice in the direction of the tilt.
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CAUTION Precautions for toner spills Be careful not to spill toner inside the machine or get toner on your clothes or hands. If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water. If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek professional medical attention. Detail When replacing the black imaging unit, be sure to replace the filter at the back of the machine.
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Replacing the staple cartridge (finisher FS-608) The following procedure describes how to replace the staple cartridge for finisher FS-608. Stacker unit Reminder When moving the stacker unit, do not grab any part other than handle, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched.
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Replacing the staple cartridge (finisher FS-517) The following procedure describes how to replace the staple cartridge for finisher FS-517. Stacker unit Reminder When moving the stacker unit, do not grab any part other than handle, otherwise your hand or fingers may be pinched.
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Emptying the punch scrap box The following procedure describes how to empty the punch scrap box. x-46 C550...
Options This section describes the configuration of the options installed on this machine. By adding options, various office needs can be satisfied. Part Name Description Main unit The document is scanned by the scanner section, and the scanned image is printed by the printer section.
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Part Name Description Output tray OT-503 Collects printed pages. Fax kit FK-502* Allows this machine to be used as a fax machine. Stamp unit SP-501* Applies a stamp to documents that have been scanned. Scan accelerator kit SA-501* Creates images at high speed when sending scans. Security kit SC-503* Installed to encode the data saved on the hard disk so that the hard disk can be used more safely.
Basic operations Basic operations Basic copy operation This section contains information on the general operation for copying. Position the document to be copied. – If a screen for entering the user name/account name and password appears, type in the necessary information, and then touch [Login] or press the [Access] key.
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Basic operations Select the Basic screen settings. – Color: Select whether the document will be copied in color or in black and white. As a factory default, “Auto Color”, is selected. – Paper: Select the paper tray that is to be used. As a factory default,“Auto” is selected. –...
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Basic operations – To use the various copy functions, touch [Application], and then specify the desired settings. For details, refer to chapter 7, “Application functions”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. Press the [Start] key. – To stop scanning or printing, press the [Stop] key. –...
Basic operations Basic fax operation This section contains information on the general operation for faxing. Change the mode. – If a screen for entering the user name/account name and password appears, type in the necessary information, and then touch [Login] or press the [Access] key.For details, refer to chapter 1, “Before making copies”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations].
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Basic operations Select the destination. – If fax numbers are already registered, a registered destination can be selected. For details on registering destinations, refer to page 3-2 of this manual. C550...
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Basic operations – When directly entering the fax number, use the keypad to type in the number. A00JTXE2049HA.eps – A document can be sent to multiple destinations at the same time. For details on sending a document to multiple destinations, refer to page 3-9 of this manual. –...
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Basic operations Press the [Start] key. Detail To stop the transmission after the [Start] key was pressed, touch [Job List], then [Job Details], and then delete the job to be stopped. For details, refer to chapter 2, “To send a fax”, of the User’s Guide [Fax Operations]. Å´...
Basic operations Basic scan operation This section contains information on the general operation for sending scan data. Scan data transmissions A document scanned with this machine can be sent as a data file. There are three transmission methods. - Scan to E-mail: The scan data is sent as an attachment to an e-mail message. - Scan to FTP: The scan data is sent to an FTP server.
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Basic operations Select the destination. – If destinations are already registered, a registered destination can be selected. For details on registering destinations, refer to page 4-2 of this manual. – To directly type in the destination address, touch [Direct Input], select the transmission method, and then type in the destination address.
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Basic operations Position the document to be scanned. Press the [Start] key. 1-12 C550...
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Basic operations Detail The network settings must be specified before scan data can be sent. Network settings should be specified by the administrator. Network settings can also be specified by using PageScope Web Connection. For easier operation, specify in advance any settings other than the network settings according to the desired application.
Basic operations Basic box operation (registering user boxes) In order to use the User Box mode functions, boxes must first be created. The following procedure describes how to register public, personal and group user boxes. Box operations These functions allow document data to be saved on the hard disk installed in the machine and retrieved when necessary.In addition to data scanned with this machine, data created on the computer and data sent from another multifunctional peripheral can be saved in this user box.
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Basic operations Touch [New]. – To change the settings for a registered user box, select the user box whose settings are to be changed, and then touch [Edit]. 1-16 C550...
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Basic operations – To delete a registered user box, select the user box to be deleted, and then touch [Delete]. Specify the desired settings. – User Box No.: Specify the user box number. Touch [User Box No.], and then use the keypad to type in the user box number.
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Basic operations – Type: Select whether the box to be registered will be a public user box, personal user box or group user box. [Personal] appears beside “Type” if you have logged on when user authentication settings have been applied. [Group] appears beside “Type” if you have logged on when account track settings have been applied.
Basic operations Basic box operation (saving data in a user box) The following procedures describe how to save data in user boxes. Data can be saved in boxes from Copy mode, Fax/Scan mode and User Box mode. Detail Data saved from Copy mode cannot be transmitted. The operations for saving data in user boxes differ depending on how the data is to be used.
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Basic operations Select the user box where the document is to be saved. – The user box can also be specified by touching [Enter User Box No.], then typing in the box number. – To search for a user box name, touch [Search User Box]. Check the name of the document.
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Basic operations Position the document to be saved. Press the [Start] key. – When saving a document to a user box with a Copy mode function, select “Page Print” to “Yes” to print the document at the same time that it is saved. Saving data in a user box with a Fax/Scan mode operation Touch [User Box].
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Basic operations Select the user box where the document is to be saved. – The user box can also be specified by touching [Enter User Box No.], then typing in the box number. – To search for a user box name, touch [Search User Box]. 1-22 C550...
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Basic operations Check the name of the document. – The document name automatically set as the default is displayed. – To change the document name, touch [Document Name], and then use the keyboard that appears in the touch panel to type in the name. Position the document to be saved.
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Basic operations Saving data in a user box with a User Box mode operation Touch [Save Document]. Select the user box where the document is to be saved. – The user box can also be specified by touching [Enter User Box No.], then typing in the box number. –...
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Basic operations Check the name of the document. – The document name automatically set as the default is displayed. – To change the document name, touch [Document Name], and then use the keyboard that appears in the touch panel to type in the name. –...
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Basic operations Basic box operation (using saved documents) The following procedures describe how to print and send data saved in user boxes. User Box mode uses Data saved in a user box can be printed or sent when needed. This is useful in the following cases. - Reprinting documents that have previously been printed: The documents can quickly be printed without using a computer or an application.
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Basic operations – If a password has been specified for the user box, type in the password, and then touch [OK]. 1-28 C550...
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Basic operations Select the document to be printed, and then touch [Print]. – From the Print screen, Finishing settings and settings such as the number of copies can be specified. – To print multiple saved data at the same time, touch [Combine]. Up to 10 documents can be printed at the same time.
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Basic operations Sending saved documents Select the user box containing the document to be sent. 1-30 C550...
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Basic operations – If a password has been specified for the user box, type in the password, and then touch [OK]. Select the document to be sent, and then touch [Send]. – To send multiple saved data at the same time, touch [Bind TX]. Up to 10 documents can be sent at the same time.
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Basic operations – To directly type in the destination address, touch [Direct Input], select the transmission method, and then type in the destination address. – A document can be sent to multiple destinations at the same time. For details on sending a document to multiple destinations, refer to page 3-9 of this manual.
Useful copy operations Useful copy operations Reducing paper use while copying Double-sided copies (printing on both sides of the paper) and combined copies (reducing multiple pages and printing them together on a single sheet of paper) are convenient for reducing paper use and reducing office space needed for storage.
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Useful copy operations Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Basic copy operations”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. Combined copies Select “2in1”, “4in1” or “8in1”, depending on the number of pages that can be printed on a single page. Combine these settings with double-sided copying to further reduce paper use.
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Useful copy operations If “4in1” or “8in1” is selected, the page arrangement can be selected. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Basic copy operations”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. C550...
Useful copy operations Copying a large number of document pages at one time If the number of document pages to be copied is too large to be loaded into the ADF, the document can be divided into batches, which are scanned separately. After all document pages are scanned, the copies can be outputted together.
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Useful copy operations Detail To copy documents that cannot be loaded into the ADF, position them on the original glass. Documents can also be scanned in separate batches from the original glass. To change the settings, touch [Change Setting]. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Basic copy operations”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations].
Useful copy operations Producing a booklet from copies Copies can be bound at the center to finish them like magazines and pamphlets. Whether the “Booklet” function or the “Booklet Original” function is used depends on the layout of the original document. Booklet For a document containing individual pages, select the “Booklet”...
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Useful copy operations Note For details, refer to chapter 7, “Application functions”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. Booklet Original For a pamphlet with its staples removed from the center binding, select the “Booklet Original” function. The document will be copied and bound at the center to create copies like the original pamphlet. C550...
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Useful copy operations Note For details, refer to chapter 7, “Application functions”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. C550...
Useful copy operations Erasing document shadows from copies Frame Erase Copies can be produced by erasing unwanted areas around the document, such as the transmission information on received faxes and the shadows of punched holes. 2-10 C550...
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Useful copy operations Reminder The same width can be erased on all four sides of the document, or the width that is erased can be specified for each side. The width of the frame to be erased can be set between 0.1 and 50 mm. Note For details, refer to chapter 7, “Application functions”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations].
Useful copy operations Printing copies enlarged/reduced on paper with a different size Auto zoom Copies can be produced with the zoom ratio automatically selected based on the size of the loaded document and the specified paper size. 2-12 C550...
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Useful copy operations If the “Auto” Zoom setting is selected, the “Auto” Paper setting cannot be selected. Select the paper tray loaded with the desired paper size. Reminder When copying onto paper larger than the document, load the document with the same orientation as the paper.
Useful copy operations Copying book page spreads on separate sheets of paper Book Copy A page spread, such as in an open book or pamphlet, can be copied onto separate pages. 2-14 C550...
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Useful copy operations Detail The following Book Scanning settings are available. Settings can be specified for copying the front and back covers of a book. Parameter Description Book Spread Both pages of the page spread are printed on the same page. Separation Separate copies of each page in the page spreads are printed in the document page order.
Useful copy operations Adding cover pages while copying Cover Sheet When copying using paper for cover pages that is different from the paper of the main body of the document, instead of copying the cover pages and document separately, the entire document can be printed at the same time using the different types of paper.
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Useful copy operations Select the paper tray loaded with the paper to be used for the cover pages. Reminder Use paper with the same size for the cover pages and for the main body of the document, and load them in the paper trays in the same orientation.
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Useful copy operations Binding with staples and punching holes in copies Staple/Punch Multi-page documents can be copied and stapled together. Settings can be specified to staple the document in the corner or at two locations. The Staple settings are available only if the optional finisher is installed. Holes for filing can be punched in the copies.
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Useful copy operations Specify the position where holes are to be punched. Detail The following paper can be used with the Staple settings. Paper weight: Plain Paper(64 g/m to 90 g/m ), Thick paper1/1+/2 (91g/m to 209 g/m Paper sizes: to A5 , 12-1/4 ×18 , 11×17...
Useful copy operations Easily recalling frequently used functions Registering/recalling programs Frequently used functions can be registered as a copy program. The registered copy program can easily be recalled and used. Registering a program First, specify the functions to be registered. 2-22 C550...
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Useful copy operations Detail A maximum of 30 copy programs can be registered. Recalling a program C550 2-23...
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Useful copy operations Note For details, refer to chapter 3, “Additional copy operations”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. Shortcut keys Frequently used Application functions can be added as a shortcut key to the Basic screen. Up to two shortcut keys can be created.
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Useful copy operations The shortcut key is created. Note For details, refer to chapter 11, “Utility mode”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. 2-26 C550...
Useful copy operations 2.10 Checking the copies Proof Copy Before printing a large number of copies, a single proof copy can first be printed so that it can be checked. This allows copy errors to be corrected before a large number of copies are printed. Select the desired copy settings.
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Useful copy operations A single copy is printed. Check the proof copy. 2-28 C550...
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Useful copy operations Detail To change the selected settings after checking the proof copy, touch [Change Setting], and then change the settings. Note For details, refer to chapter 3, “Additional copy operations”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. C550 2-29...
Useful copy operations 2.11 Copying onto envelopes Bypass tray Use the bypass tray when copying onto envelopes. When copying onto envelopes, the orientation of the document and paper is extremely important. Position the document and the paper. Document Paper – Load with the side to be printed on facing down.
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Useful copy operations Specify the paper type and size. – If envelopes are loaded, select the “Envelope” Paper Type setting. Select a size that matches the size of the envelope that is loaded. Note For details, refer to chapter 1, “Before making copies”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. C550 2-31...
Useful copy operations 2.12 Checking the number of prints Meter Count The total number of printed pages and detailed counts of prints, such as the number of black-and-white prints, can be checked for various functions. 2-32 C550...
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Useful copy operations The following information can be viewed on the Copy tab. Total: Displays the total number of pages copied using the “Black” setting, the “Full Color” setting, the “Single Color” setting, the “2 Color” setting, and the total for all Color settings. Large Size: Displays the total number of pages copied on large-sized paper using the “Black”...
Useful copy operations 2.13 Reducing electricity usage This machine is equipped with two Power Save modes for conserving energy. In addition, the weekly timer allows use of the machine to be limited if days and time periods when the machine is not used are programmed. Settings can be specified for these features from Administrator mode.
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Useful fax operations Useful fax operations Registering frequently used fax numbers Frequently used destinations can be registered. Destinations can be registered in the address book or as group destinations. Address book destinations By registering a frequently used destination in the address book, the destination can be recalled simply with the press of an address book button.
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Useful fax operations Destination registration screen Registering a fax number C550...
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Useful fax operations Name: Specify the name of the fax number to be registered. Index: Select the index characters used for organizing the fax numbers. By selecting index characters appropriate for the registered name, the fax number can easily be found. Address: Using the keypad, type in the fax number to be registered.
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Useful fax operations Group destinations Multiple fax numbers can be registered together as a single group. The fax numbers that can be registered as a group destination must be registered in the address book. In order to register a group destination, the individual fax numbers must first have been registered in the address book.
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Useful fax operations Note For details, refer to chapter 9, “Registering/Specifying Settings”, of the User’s Guide [Fax Operations]. C550...
Useful fax operations Checking fax operations performed until now Communication List A log of the transmissions and receptions can be viewed in a report and printed. The transmission report, reception report and activity report, which combines the transmission and reception reports, are available in the Communication List screen.
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Useful fax operations Select the report to be printed. Detail The activity report can be printed periodically. For details, refer to chapter 11, “Reports and Lists”, of the the User’s Guide [Fax Operations]. Fax jobs that could not be sent are automatically saved in the Fax Retransmit User Box. Jobs saved in the Fax Retransmit User Box can be sent manually.
Useful fax operations Transmitting to multiple recipients at the same time A document can be sent to multiple recipients with a single operation. This is called a “broadcast transmission”. Broadcast transmission Recipients can be specified for broadcast transmissions by typing in the destination using the keypad or by selecting a registered destination.
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Useful fax operations Touch [Next Destination] to display a screen for entering the second destination. A destination can also be entered from the control panel. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “To send a fax”, of the User’s Guide [Fax Operations]. 3-10 C550...
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Useful fax operations Selecting a registered destination Select the multiple destinations where the transmission is to be sent. The currently selected destinations can be checked. Detail A maximum of 605 destinations can be specified. Destinations can be specified in the following combination. Address book: 500 destinations Direct input:...
Useful fax operations Selecting registered transmission source information Fax transmission source information settings Registered transmission source information (transmission source name and fax ID) can be selected and changed. From : User01 From : Group03 3-12 C550...
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Useful fax operations Detail The transmission source information is specified in Administrator mode. Check with the machine’s administrator for the administrator password. The transmission source information is registered by the administrator. Check with the machine’s administrator for registered information. The administrator can set the position for printing the transmission source information on the outside or inside of the document or it can be set to not be printed.
Useful fax operations Scanning the documents to be sent Scan Settings From the Scan Settings screen, settings such as the image quality, resolution and density of the scanned document can be changed. Parameter Description Original Type The document can be scanned according to its contents. Simplex/Duplex Select “2-Sided”...
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Useful fax operations Quality Adjustment Parameter Description Color This parameter is not available when sending to a fax number. Background Removal The density of a colored document background can be adjusted. Sharpness Adjust the setting when the edges of text are not sharp. Application Parameter Description...
Useful fax operations Sending documents with a command from the recipient Polling transmission Saving the data for scanned documents on the sender’s machine and sending it with a request from the recipient is called “polling transmission”. A document sent using this machine’s “Polling TX” function is stored in this machine’s Polling Transmission User Box and is sent when a request is received from the recipient.
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Useful fax operations Detail With polling transmissions, the receiver incurs the cost of the transmission. To receive data sent as a polling transmission, touch [Polling RX] in the Communication Method Settings screen, and then specify the sender to receive the data. Polling transmission can be used if the recipient’s fax machine supports F-code functions.
Useful fax operations Reducing communication costs Transmitting to multiple long-distance recipients (relay transmission) To send a document to multiple recipients, the document can be sent to a representative recipient, and the representative recipient (relay station) can forward the document to the remaining recipients. The sender incurs only the cost of transmitting to the relay station.
Useful fax operations Reducing communication costs (using the Internet) Internet faxing Using the Internet, a scanned document can be sent as an e-mail attachment. The transmission costs are included in the Internet charges. Detail The file attachment is in the TIFF format. Even if a color document is scanned, black-and-white data will be sent.
Useful fax operations Sending documents by e-mail Internet faxing Using the Internet, a scanned document can be sent as an e-mail attachment. The transmission costs are included in the Internet charges. When the destination is registered 3-20 C550...
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Useful fax operations When the destination is entered directly Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Transmission”, of the User’s Guide [Network Fax Operations]. C550 3-21...
Useful fax operations 3.10 Reducing printing costs Memory RX User Box Received faxes can be saved in user box as data and printed when they are needed. By selecting the received faxes to be printed, printing costs can be reduced. Printing data in the Memory RX User Box 3-22 C550...
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Useful fax operations Detail A password can be specified for the Memory RX User Box. Settings for the Memory RX User Box are specified in Administrator mode. The administrator password is required to specify the settings. Note For details, refer to chapter 7, “Useful reception functions”, of the User’s Guide [Fax Operations]. C550 3-23...
Useful fax operations 3.11 Sending confidential documents When sending documents, a confidential user box (SUB address) and the transmission password (transmission ID) can be specified in addition to the fax number of the destination to preserve the confidentiality of the document.
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Useful fax operations Detail In order perform an F-code transmission, a confidential box and transmission ID must be specified on the recipient’s fax machine. An F-code transmission can be used only if the recipient’s fax machine supports F-code functions. Note For details, refer to chapter 6, “Useful transmission functions”, of the User’s Guide [Fax Operations].
Useful fax operations 3.12 Forwarding received data Received fax data can be forwarded to a previously specified destination. Fax forwarding Detail Settings for the fax forwarding are specified in Administrator mode. The administrator password is required to specify the settings. In Administrator mode, settings can be specified to print the data of a received fax, even from the machine, when the fax is forwarded or to have the machine print forwarded data only when an error occurs.
Useful fax operations 3.13 Faxing data directly from a computer Computer faxing Data created on the computer can be sent to a destination fax machine with the same settings as if it is printed. In order to use computer faxing, the fax driver must be installed. The fax document settings can be specified.
Useful scanning operations Useful scanning operations Registering frequently used destinations Frequently used destinations can be registered. Destinations can be registered in the address book or as group destinations. Address book destinations By registering a frequently used destination in the address book, the destination can be recalled simply with the press of an address book button.
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Useful scanning operations Name: Spcify the name of the e-mail address to be registered. Index: Select the index characters used for organizing the e-mail addresses. By selecting index characters appropriate for the registered name, the e-mail address can easily be found. E-Mail Addless: Use the keyboard that appears in the touch panel to type in the e-mail address.
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Useful scanning operations Group destinations Multiple destinations can be registered together as a single group. The destinations that can be registered as a group destination must be registered in the address book. In order to register a group destination, the individual destinations must first have een registered in the address book.
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Useful scanning operations Note For details, refer to chapter 3, “Specifying Utility mode parameters”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. C550...
Useful scanning operations Transmitting fine text and clean images The amount of details (resolution) and the scanning method (according to whether the document contains text or images) can be specified when scanning a document. A document of good quality can be sent by using a combination of these settings.
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Useful scanning operations Detail The higher the resolution, the larger the data becomes. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. Selecting an Original Type setting Select the appropriate scanning method for the text and image type of the document. C550...
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Useful scanning operations Parameter Description Text Select this setting for documents consisting only of text. Text/Photo Select this setting for documents consisting of both text and photos. Photo Select this setting for documents consisting only of photos. Dot Matrix Original Select this setting for documents consisting of text that generally appears faint.
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Useful scanning operations If “Text/Photo” or “Photo” is selected, the photo type can be selected. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. 4-10 C550...
Useful scanning operations Transmitting with the selected Color and File Type settings Selecting the Color and File Type settings File Type C550 4-11...
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Useful scanning operations File type Description This type of file can be displayed in Adobe Reader. An encrypted PDF file format is also available. Compact PDF This type of file can be displayed in Adobe Reader. Since higher compression is used, the amount of data is less than with a normal PDF format.
Useful scanning operations Transmitting with the page number or time added The page number or date/time can be added to the scanned document. Both the page number and the date/ time can be added at the same time. Page number The page number can be added to a document to be sent.
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Useful scanning operations Text Color: The color of the text can be selected. Text Size: The size of the text can be selected. Detail If a text color is selected, changing the color of the text with the date/time settings also changes the color with the page number settings.
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Useful scanning operations Adding the date and time The date and time of scanning can be added to a document to be sent. C550 4-15...
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Useful scanning operations Text Color: The color of the text can be selected. Text Size: The size of the text can be selected. Detail If a text color is selected, changing the color of the text with the page number settings also changes the color with the date/time settings.
Useful scanning operations Transmitting with the background color adjusted Background Removal When scanning a document with a colored background, a cleaner scan can be created by lightening the background. C550 4-17...
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Useful scanning operations Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. 4-18 C550...
Useful scanning operations Transmitting with shadows erased Frame Erase Scans can be sent while erasing unwanted areas around the document, such as the transmission information on received faxes and the shadows of punched holes. C550 4-19...
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Useful scanning operations Detail The same width can be erased on all four sides of the document, or the width that is erased can be specified for each side. The width of the frame to be erased can be set between 0.1 and 50 mm. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations].
Useful scanning operations Transmitting to multiple recipients Searching for a registered destination Select a recipient registered in the address book. C550 4-21...
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Useful scanning operations Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. Program destinations Scanning settings, transmission settings and destination can be registered with a single button. These are called “program destinations". 4-22 C550...
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Useful scanning operations Detail Unwanted destinations can be deleted from under “Broadcast Destinations”, or the settings can be changed. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. C550 4-23...
Useful scanning operations Sending documents by e-mail E-mail transmissions Scan data can be sent as an e-mail attachment simply by specifying the e-mail address. Select a registered destination, or directly type in the e-mail address. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. 4-24 C550...
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Useful scanning operations Changing the e-mail subject or name of the attached file The subject of the e-mail message and the file name can be changed when sending scan data by e-mail. Document Name:The name of the attached file can be changed. Subject: The subject of the e-mail message can be changed.
Useful scanning operations Checking transmissions performed until now Current Jobs/Job History lists The transmission log includes the Current Jobs list, which allows the jobs currently being performed to be checked, and the Job History list, which allows completed transmission jobs to be checked. 4-26 C550...
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Useful scanning operations Detail Jobs that are being sent and jobs queued to be sent are displayed in the Current Jobs list. Jobs that have been sent are displayed in the Job History list. Note For details, refer to chapter 2, “Scanning”, of the User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations]. C550 4-27...
Useful box operations Useful box operations Changing the name of a saved document Edit Name The name of a document saved in a user box can be changed. Documents that were not named when they were saved can be given a name that will be easier to remember. C550...
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Useful box operations Detail The document name is the name of the file sent by e-mail or to an FTP or SMB server. Change the document name after considering the conditions of the destination server. Note For details, refer to chapter 3, “Organizing user box documents”, of the User’s Guide [Box Operations]. C550...
Useful box operations Scanning double-sided documents Scan Settings When saving data in a user box from User Box mode, touch [Scan Settings] to change the settings for scanning the document. To scan double-sided documents, select “2-Sided” in the Scan Settings screen. C550...
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Useful box operations Detail From the Scan Settings screen, not only can the setting for double-sided documents be specified, but settings can be specified for the document image quality and the file format of the data to be saved. When scanning a double-sided document from Fax/Scan mode, specify the “2-Sided” setting in the Scan Settings screen in the same way that it is specified in User Box mode.
Useful box operations Automatically erasing data from user boxes Auto Document Delete Time The length of time that data is saved in user boxes can be specified for each user box. When the specified length of time has passed, data saved in user boxes will automatically be erased. Specify a setting for "Auto Document Delete Time"...
Useful box operations Printing/sending multiple data combined Combine/Bind TX Two or more data saved in user boxes can be printed or sent. C550...
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Useful box operations Specify the order that the data is combined. When “Combine” is selected Specify the Finishing settings, and then print the data. 5-10 C550...
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Useful box operations When “Bind TX” is selected Select the destination, and then send the data. Detail Data saved from Copy mode cannot be sent. If data saved from Copy mode is combined with other data, the data cannot be sent. Note For details, refer to chapter 4, “Printing a user box document”...
Useful box operations Changing finishing settings for saved data before printing Finishing Before printing data saved in a user box, the finishing settings can be changed. 5-12 C550...
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Useful box operations Available Finishing settings The Finishing settings that are available differ depending on the installed options. For details, refer to chapter 2, “Basic copy operations”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. Setting Description Sort Select this setting to separate each set of a multi-page document. Group Select this setting to separate the copies of each page in a multi-page document.
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Useful box operations Note For details, refer to chapter 4, “Printing a user box document”, of the User’s Guide [Box Operations]. 5-14 C550...
Useful box operations Performing box operations from a computer PageScope Web Connection User boxes can be created and operations can be performed on data in user boxes by using PageScope Web Connection. You can use data in user boxes from the computer at your desk. Enter the IP address of this machine in the “Address”...
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Useful box operations About PageScope Web Connection PageScope Web Connection is a device management utility integrated into this machine. Using a Web browser on a computer connected to the network, machine settings can be specified from PageScope Web Connection. The following basic operations can be performed from PageScope Web Connection. - Check various machine information.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes common troubleshooting procedures in a question and answer format. If the problem is not corrected, even after performing the described procedure, contact your technical representative. Why can’t the machine be turned on? This machine has two switches. Answer Check for the following.
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Troubleshooting Answer Check for the following. - Use the [Brightness] dial in the control panel to adjust the brightness of the screen in the touch panel. - Touch the touch panel. There is no problem if the touch panel lights up. When the machine is in Power Save mode, touching the touch panel or pressing a key in the control panel cancels Power Save mode.
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Troubleshooting Why does a message appear, indicating that consumables must be replaced? When the consumables used by the machine are nearly empty, a warning about the replacement period appears. Answer Replace the specified consumable. The consumable is empty when a message appears, indicating that the consumable be replaced. Copying is possible for a short time after the message appears, but the consumables should be prepared soon.
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Troubleshooting Why does the misfeed message remain displayed? A misfeed may have occurred in a location other than that indicated in the screen. Check the location indicated in the displayed screen. Answer Check for the following. - Check that no torn paper remains in the part indicated by in the touch panel screen.
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Troubleshooting Why did an error message appear? If the malfunction that occurred cannot be corrected by the user, the message “Malfunction detected. Inform the service representative of the error code.” appears. (call technical representative screen) The phone number and fax number for the usual technical representative appear in the center of the call technical representative screen. Answer When this message appears, turn the machine off with the main power switch, and then wait about 10 seconds before turning it on again.
User Settings parameters User Settings parameters With the User Settings parameters, common machine settings and settings for specific functions can be changed according to the operating conditions and environment. Displaying the User Settings screen Various settings can be specified from the User Settings screen. Detail To change the default settings for Fax/Scan mode, press the [Fax/Scan] key, and then press the [Utility/ Counter] key.
User Settings parameters Settings that can be specified Settings can be specified for parameters in the following five categories on the User Settings screen. Note For details on the Copier Settings parameters, refer to chapter 11, “Utility mode”, of the User’s Guide [Copy Operations].
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User Settings parameters Custom Display Settings The display in the left panel of the touch panel screen and the settings in the Basic screen can be changed. Copier Settings The settings for copy functions can be changed so that the operations can easily be performed. Scan/Fax Settings The settings for fax/scan functions can be changed so that the operations can easily be performed.
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User Settings parameters Printer Settings The settings for print functions can be changed so that the operations can easily be performed. C550...
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Glossary Glossary Glossary Broadcast This function is called “broadcast transmission” on this machine. This is the function that sends a fax to multiple recipients with a single operation. Center Staple & Fold This is the Finishing function that feeds out paper that is folded in half and stapled at two places along the center.
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Index Index Index Frame erase ............ 2-10 4-19 Auto zoom ..............2-12 Group user box ............1-14 Background removal ..........4-17 Bind TX ............... 5-9 Image stabilization ............6-5 Book copy ..............2-14 Internet faxing ............3-19 Booklet ................ 2-7 IP address faxing ............
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Index Resolution ..............4-7 Safety information ............x-5 Saving in user box ............ 1-19 Scan settings ............ 3-14 Searching destination ..........4-21 Selecting destination ..........1-5 Selecting destinations ..........3-20 Separate scan ............. 2-5 Shortcut key .............. 2-22 Sleep mode ............... 2-34 Space requirements ..........
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