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Ricoh Aficio 3224C Operating Instructions Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety
Information in the "General Settings Guide" before using the machine.
Placing Originals
Copying
Colour Adjustment/Program
Troubleshooting
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in the "General Settings Guide" before using the machine. Operating Instructions Placing Originals Copying Colour Adjustment/Program Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your ma- chine before reading this manual. (For details, see P.3 “Machine Types”.) • Type 1: DSc424/LD124c/Aficio 3224C/ISC1024c • Type 2: DSc432/LD132c/Aficio 3232C/ISC1032c Certain types might not be available in some countries.

  • 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/Adobe Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file.
  • Page 4 Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's scan- ner function. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite DeskTopBinder Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled “Scanner Driver and Document Management Utility”. • DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2) Describes installation of, and the operating environment for DeskTop- Binder Lite in detail.

  • Page 5: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments> GCMO022e...
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  • Page 8: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine Functions differ depending on machine type and options. See p.4 “Functions Re- quiring Optional Configurations”. Front Back Front Back Front Front Back Back...
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ... i What You Can Do with This Machine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>... iii What You Can Do with This Machine... vi Notice ...1 How to Read This Manual ...2 Machine Types ...3 Functions Requiring Optional Configurations...4 Control Panel...5 Display Panel ...7 1.
  • Page 12 Stack ... 44 Staple ... 46 Duplex ... 49 1 Sided Combine... 51 2 Sided Combine... 52 Series Copies... 54 Copying Book Originals... 55 Image Repeat... 58 Double Copies... 59 Centring... 60 Positive / Negative ... 61 Mirror... 61 Erase... 62 Margin Adjustment ...
  • Page 13 5. User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) ... 99 Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)... 107 Changing Default Settings ...107 Exiting User Tools ...107 Settings You Can Change with User Tools ... 108 General Features P.

  • Page 15: Notice

    Notice Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law. Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses. The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive.

  • Page 16: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury if you misuse the machine by not following the instruc- tions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are includ- ed in the Safety Information section in the General Settings Guide.

  • Page 17: Machine Types

    Machine Types This machine comes in two models which vary by copy speed. To confirm which model you have, see the inside front cover of this manual. Copy speed/B&W Copy speed/Full Colour Type 1 24 copies/minute " × 11"K) (A4K, 8 10 copies/minute "...

  • Page 18: Functions Requiring Optional Configurations

    Functions Requiring Optional Configurations Certain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. See the table below. ❍Required options Functions 500-Sheet Finisher 1000-Sheet Finisher Shift Sort Tray Duplex Unit Bypass Tray ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Control Panel This illustration shows the control panel of a machine with options fully installed. Screen Contrast knob Adjusts display panel brightness. { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key • User Tools Press to change the defaults and con- ditions to meet your requirements.
  • Page 20 Main power indicator and On indicator The main power indicator turns on when you turn on the main power. The On in- dicator lights when the power is on. Important ❒ Do not turn off the main power switch while the On indicator is lit or blinking.

  • Page 21: Display Panel

    Display Panel The function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify an item by lightly pressing them. When you select or specify an item on the display panel, it is highlighted like this: . Keys appearing as Note ❒...

  • Page 23: Placing Originals

    Originals Note ❒ Highlighter pen colours are difficult to reproduce. Depending on the colour used, they may not come out on copies, or may come out as a different colour. Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where original is placed Original size Exposure glass Up to A3...

  • Page 24: Sizes Detectable By Auto Paper Select

    Placing Originals • Curled, folded, or creased originals • Pasted originals • Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art paper, alu- minum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper • Originals with perforated lines • Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts •...
  • Page 25 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Exposure glass ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ADF Note ❒ When copying custom size originals, make sure you specify the size of the originals. If not, the image may not be copied properly. See p.17 “Placing cus- tom size originals”.

  • Page 26: Missing Image Area

    Placing Originals Missing Image Area Even if you correctly place originals in the ADF or on the exposure glass, mar- gins of a few millimeters on all four sides of the original might not be copied. 0 - 4.0 mm, 0"- 0.16" 0 - 4.0 mm, 0"- 0.16"...

  • Page 27: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Note ❒ Place originals only when all cor- rection fluid and ink has complete- ly dried. Not taking this precaution could dirty the exposure glass, thus resulting in blemished copies. Reference For original sizes you can set, see p.9 “Originals”.

  • Page 28: Placing Originals On The Exposure Glass

    Placing Originals B B B B Select the original orientation. Standard orientation A Make sure 90° turn A Place the original in the land- scape orientation, and then press C C C C Press [OK]. Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass A A A A is selected.

  • Page 29: Placing Originals In The Adf

    Placing Originals in the ADF Settings should be made accordingly in the following situations: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When placing originals consisting of more than 50 pages: p.15 “Batch” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When placing originals one by one: p.16 “SADF” ❖...
  • Page 30 Placing Originals A A A A Press [Special Original]. B B B B Press [Batch], and then press [OK]. Note ❒ If [SADF] is displayed, change the settings. See p.119 “Switch to Batch (SADF)”. C C C C Place the first instalment of the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 31 ❒ Sizes of originals that can be placed together using this function are as follows: Metric A3L•A4K, A4L•A5K version 11" × 17"L•8 " × 11"K, Inch version " × 14"L•8 " × 11"K, " × 11"L•5 " × 8 " × 14"L•5 "...
  • Page 32 Placing Originals...

  • Page 33: Copying

    Basic Procedure Preparation When User Code Authentication is set, the screen for entering a user code will be displayed. Enter your user code using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. For user codes, see "Authentication In- formation", General Settings Guide.

  • Page 34: Auto Start

    Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When clearing entered values Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key or [Clear] on the display. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To check the settings Press the { { { { Check Modes} } } } key. Auto Start Copy starts automatically when the machine is ready for copy.

  • Page 35: Job Preset

    Job Preset You can make settings for the next copy job while copying is in progress. If a long copy job is in progress and you do not want to wait for it to fin- ish, you can use this function to make settings for the next copy job in ad- vance.

  • Page 36: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray The optional bypass tray is required to use this function. Use the bypass tray to copy onto spe- cial paper such as OHP transparen- cies, thick paper, thin paper, and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the pa- per trays.
  • Page 37 B B B B Insert the paper with the side you want to copy facing down until you hear the beep, and align the paper guide to the paper size. 1: Extender Important ❒ If the guides are not flush against the copy paper, image skewing or misfeeds might occur.

  • Page 38: When Copying Onto Ohp Transparencies Or Thick Paper

    Copying D Enter the horizontal size of the paper using the number keys, and then press [#]. Note ❒ If [Horiz.mm] is not highlight- ed, press [Horiz.mm]. ❒ To register the custom size entered, press [Program], and then press [Exit]. E Press [OK].

  • Page 39: When Copying On The Back Side Of The Paper

    F F F F Press [OK] twice. G G G G Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Important ❒ When copying onto OHP trans- parencies, remove copied sheets one by one. H H H H When your copy job is finished, press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key to...

  • Page 40: When Copying Onto Envelopes

    Copying A A A A Open the bypass tray, and then adjust the guides to the paper size. B B B B Gently insert the copied paper with the side you want to copy f a c e d o w n u n t i l t h e b e e p e r sounds.

  • Page 41: Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" Full Bleed Copies

    Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" Full Bleed Copies You can make A3, 11" × 17" full bleed copies with 12" × 18" paper. This is useful for making A3, 11" × 17" size copies with a coloured background (e.g. cata- logues).

  • Page 42: Colour Functions

    Copying Colour Functions Selecting a Colour Mode Select a Colour mode that best suits your originals and copying require- ments. Reference For colour images, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Machine <Colour Functions/Colour Ad- justments>” The following basic functions are ex- plained in this section.

  • Page 43: Convert Colours

    When the { { { { Single Colour} } } } key is selected A A A A Select designation method of col- our ( [Basic Colour], [User Colour] ). B B B B Select the colour, and then press [OK].

  • Page 44: Erase Colour

    Copying B B B B Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. C C C C Press [Colour Creation]. D D D D Press [Convert Colour]. E E E E Select any one item from [Conver- sion 1] to [Conversion 4]. F F F F Select the colour to be converted.

  • Page 45: Colour Background

    E E E E Press [OK] after selecting all the colours to be deleted. F F F F Press [OK] twice. G G G G Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Colour Background Copies by adding a colour in the whole page.

  • Page 46: Copier Functions

    Copying Copier Functions Adjusting Copy Image Density There are three types of adjustment available: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Image Density The machine automatically adjusts image density. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual image density You can adjust the general density of the original in nine increments.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Original Type

    Selecting the Original Type Select one of the following six types to match originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text When originals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text / Photo When originals contain photo- graphs or pictures alongside the text.

  • Page 48: Selecting Copy Paper

    Copying Selecting Copy Paper There are two ways to select copy paper: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of copy paper automatically based on orig- inal size and reproduction ratio. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Paper Select Choose the paper you want to copy onto from a paper tray, bypass tray, or Large Capacity Tray (LCT).
  • Page 49 Auto Paper Select A A A A Make sure [Auto Paper Select] is selected. Note ❒ Trays with a key mark are not automatically selected. See “Paper Type” in “Tray Paper Settings”, General Settings Guide. Manual Paper Select A A A A Select the paper tray, bypass tray or LCT.

  • Page 50: Rotated Copy

    Copying - Rotated copy If the orientation of the original (L or K) is different to that of the paper you are copying onto, this function rotates the original image by 90°, fitting it onto the copy paper. This function works when [Auto Paper Select] or [Auto Reduce / En- large] is selected.

  • Page 51: Preset Reduce/Enlarge

    Preset Reduce/Enlarge You can select a preset ratio for copy- ing. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Base Point The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the orig- inal was scanned. When the origi- nal is placed on the exposure glass, the upper left corner is the base point.

  • Page 52: Zoom

    Copying Press [Create Margin] on the initial display. If you do not want to combine it with the Reduce/Enlarge function, place originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Zoom You can change the reproduction ra- tio in increments of 1%.

  • Page 53: Size Magnification

    Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ When using Auto Reduce / En- large, see the following table for original sizes and orientations you can use: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where original is Original size and placed orientation...

  • Page 54: Directional Magnification (%)

    Copying Note ❒ You can enter sizes within the following ranges: Metric 1–999 mm version (increments of 1 mm) Inch 0.1"–99.9" version (increments of 0.1") E E E E Enter the length of the copy using the number keys, and then press [#].

  • Page 55: Directional Size Magnification (Mm)

    D D D D Press [OK]. E E E E Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Directional Size Magnification (mm) A suitable reproduction ratio is auto- matically selected when you enter the horizontal and vertical lengths of the original and copy image you require.

  • Page 56: Sort

    Copying Sort The machine can scan originals into memory and automatically sort cop- ies. Reference Related default settings: p.120 “Select Stack Function” p.120 “Memory Full Auto Scan Re- start” p.119 “Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue” p.108 “Auto Tray Switching” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort Copies are assembled as sequen- tially-ordered sets.
  • Page 57 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the 500-sheet finisher is installed ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the 1000-sheet finisher is installed Note ❒ When the optional finisher is in- stalled, use the User Tools to display [Rotate Sort]. See p.120 “Select Stack Function”. B B B B Enter the number of copy sets us- ing the number keys.

  • Page 58: Stack

    Copying Note ❒ If you press [Suspend] after check- ing the results, return to step to adjust the copy settings as necessary. You can change the settings for Staple, Duplex, Copy Orientation, Stamp, Mar- gin Adjust., and Cover / Slip Sheet.
  • Page 59 B B B B Enter the number of copies using the number keys. C C C C Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ When placing originals on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied.

  • Page 60: Staple

    Copying Staple An optional finisher and the bridge unit are required to use this function. Individual copy sets can be stapled. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. Stapling position and original setting Place all the originals in an orientation in which they can be read. They will be automatically rotated for copying.
  • Page 61 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1000-Sheet finisher Not available for paper size larger than A4. Original location Exposure glass Document Feeder Copier Functions Stapling position...
  • Page 62 Copying A A A A Select one of the stapling positions. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 500-Sheet finisher Note ❒ The stapling position will be fixed to “Top”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1000-Sheet finisher Note ❒ When you select the stapling position, the Sort function is automatically se- lected.

  • Page 63: Duplex

    Duplex A duplex unit is required to use this f u n c t i o n ( 1 S i d e d → 2 S i d e d , 2 Sided→2 Sided only). There are three types of duplex cop- ies: ❖...
  • Page 64 Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. Note ❒ You can also select "1 Sided to 2 Sided" or "2 Sided to 2 Sided" di- rectly, by pressing the Copy Function Key. If you do this, proceed to step B B B B Select [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Orig- inal, and then select [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Copy.

  • Page 65: Sided Combine

    1 Sided Combine Combine several pages onto one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies 2 one-sided originals onto one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies 4 one-sided originals onto one side of a sheet.

  • Page 66: Sided Combine

    Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. Note ❒ You can select "1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side" or "1 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 1 Side" by us- ing Copy Function key. In this case, proceed to step B B B B Press [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Orig- inal, and then press [Combine 1...
  • Page 67 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 16 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 16 one-sided originals onto a sheet, eight pages per side. Front Back ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 2 two-sided originals onto a sheet, two pages per side.

  • Page 68: Series Copies

    Copying B B B B Press [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Orig- inal, and then press [Combine 2 Side] for Copy. Reference p.50 “Originals and copy orien- tation” C C C C Select the number of originals to combine, and then press [OK]. D D D D Select the paper size.

  • Page 69: Copying Book Originals

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Paper for one-sided Original copy A4K × 2 sheets B5 JISK × B4 JISL 2 sheets A5K × 2 sheets ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Paper for one-sided Original copy 11" × 17"L 8 "...
  • Page 70 Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided → → → → Booklet Makes 2 sided originals into page ordered copies for a folded book- let. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided→ → → → Magazine Copies two or more originals into magazine page order copies (when folded and stacked).
  • Page 71 How to fold copies to make a booklet Open to Left Open to Right How to fold and unfold copies to make a magazine ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.

  • Page 72: Image Repeat

    Copying Image Repeat The original image is copied repeat- edly. There are two types of designation methods for Image Repeat. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Whole Area Repeat Repeatedly copies the entire im- age. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Specified Area Repeat Repeatedly copies a specified por- tion of the image.

  • Page 73: Double Copies

    Specified Area Repeat You can use this function only when you are making a copy from the Ex- posure Glass. Note ❒ The base point X1, Y1, and the length set by point X2, Y2 deter- mines the area of an image repeat- edly copied.

  • Page 74: Centring

    Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original size and orientation " × 8 "L " × 8 "K " × 11"K ❒ Originals with a size of A5KL, B6 " × 8 JISKL, 5 detected properly on the exposure glass.

  • Page 75: Positive / Negative

    B B B B Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. C C C C Press [Edit Image]. D D D D Press [Centring]. E E E E Press [OK] twice. F F F F Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Positive / Negative If your original is black and white, copy images are inverted.

  • Page 76: Erase

    Copying Note ❒ Copy results may differ depending on the set orientation of the originals. A A A A Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. B B B B Press [Edit Image]. C C C C Press [Mirror Image]. D D D D Press [OK] twice.
  • Page 77 Border Erase A A A A Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase / Margin Adj.]. C C C C Press [Erase]. D D D D Set the erase border width. Selecting [Same Width] A Press [Same Width]. B Set the erase border width us- n ] and [o o ].

  • Page 78: Margin Adjustment

    Copying Centre/border erase A A A A Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase / Margin Adj.]. C C C C Press [Erase]. D D D D Press [Centre / Border]. E E E E Set the centre and border to be erased.

  • Page 79: Background Numbering

    Note ❒ You can change the width of the binding margin as follows: Metric 0–30 mm (increments of 1 mm) version Inch 0"–1.2" (increments of 0.1") version A A A A Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. B B B B Press [Erase / Margin Adj.].

  • Page 80: Preset Stamp

    Copying E E E E Press [OK] 3 times. F F F F Place the originals, then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Changing the stamp colour A A A A Press [Stamp Colour]. B B B B Select the stamp colour, then press [OK].

  • Page 81: User Stamp

    B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [Preset Stamp]. D D D D Select the message. E E E E Press [All Pages] or [1st Page Only] to select the print page. Note ❒ You can change the colour, po- sition, size, and density of the stamp.
  • Page 82 Copying Reference Related default settings: p.117 “Stamp Position 1 - 4” p.117 “Stamp Format 1 - 4” p.118 “Stamp Colour: 1 - 4” A A A A Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [User Stamp].
  • Page 83 C C C C Press [Copier / Document Server Fea- tures]. D D D D Press [Stamp]. E E E E Press [User Stamp]. F F F F Press [Program / Delete Stamp]. G G G G Press [Program], and then press the stamp number (1–4) you want to program.

  • Page 84: Date Stamp

    Copying D D D D Press [Stamp]. E E E E Press [User Stamp]. F F F F Press [Program / Delete Stamp]. G G G G Press [Delete], and then press the stamp number you want to delete. H H H H Select [Delete], and then press [Exit].
  • Page 85 A A A A Press [Edit / Colour Creation]. B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [Date Stamp]. D D D D Press [All Pages] or [1st Page Only] to select the print page. Note ❒ You can change the colour, for- mat and position of the date stamp.

  • Page 86: Page Numbering

    Copying Page Numbering You can use this function to print page numbers onto copies. There are six types of Page Number- ing (“n” is the total number of pages in original): • P1, P2,…Pn • 1/n, 2/n,...n/n • -1-, -2-,...-n- •...
  • Page 87 Note ❒ You can specify the Stamp Col- o u r , p o s i t i o n , p a g e s t o b e stamped, and numbering. See “Changing the stamp colour”, “To change the stamp position”, “Specifying the first printing page and start number”.
  • Page 88 Copying Note ❒ The example below shows the first printing page as “2”and the start number as “3”. D D D D Press [Last Number], enter the number of the page to stop numbering us- ing the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key.

  • Page 89: Covers

    ❒ The last number is the last page number printed. For example, if [Total Pages] is ten, if you want to print seven pages up to page 7, enter [7] as the [Last Number]. ❒ Normally, you do not need to enter this number.

  • Page 90: Designate

    Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front cover The first page of originals is copied onto a specified cover sheet paper, or a cover sheet is inserted before the first copy page. • Copy • Blank ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front/Back covers The first and last page of original is copied onto a specified cover sheet paper.
  • Page 91 Note ❒ The paper for slip sheets should be the same size as the copy paper and should be set in the same di- rection. ❒ You cannot select the bypass tray for sheet paper to copy the origi- nals. ❒...

  • Page 92: Slip Sheets

    Copying E E E E Enter the number of the first page of the first chapter using the number keys. Then, press the { { { { #} } } } key. F F F F To specify another page, repeat D D D D E E E E steps...

  • Page 93: Storing Data In The Document Server

    Storing Data in the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents in memory and print them as you want. Important ❒ Machine failure can result in data loss. Important data stored on the hard disk should be backed up. The manufacturer shall not be re- sponsible for any damage that might result from loss of data.
  • Page 94 Copying ❒ To check that the document has been stored, press the { { { { Docu- ment Server} } } } key to display the document selection screen. ❒ When the machine is printing a document stored using the cop- ier function, wait until printing has finished before you store another copy document.

  • Page 95: Programs

    Programs You can store frequently used copy job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❒ You can store up to 10 programs. ❒ You can select the standard mode or Program No.10 as the default mode to be set when modes are cleared or reset, or immediately af- ter the operation switch is turned...

  • Page 96: Changing A Stored Program

    Copying F F F F Press [OK]. When the settings are successfully stored, the program name is dis- played on the right side of the reg- istered program number. The display returns to the initial copy display for a while. Changing a stored program A A A A Check the program settings.

  • Page 97: Colour Adjustment/Program

    3. Colour Adjustment/Program Colour Adjustment This function lets you alter up to three single colours by mixing them with adjacent colours in the colour circle. Reference For types and examples of image adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>”.

  • Page 98: Colour Balance

    Colour Adjustment/Program Colour Balance You can adjust the overall colour tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>”.
  • Page 99 Changing the registered settings A A A A Press the { { { { Adjust/Program Colour} } } } key. B B B B Make sure that [Colour Balance] is selected, and then press [Program Colour Balance]. C C C C Select the program number (1–3) w h o s e s e t t i n g s y o u w a n t t o change.

  • Page 100: Image Adjustment

    Colour Adjustment/Program Image Adjustment Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>”. You can make the following types of image adjustments. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sharp / Soft Adjusts the outline of an image.
  • Page 101 Adjusting the background density A Adjust by pressing [i i Lighter] or [Darkerj j ]. Note ❒ Adjust to a lighter density when copying dark textured originals, such as newspaper or recycled paper. ❒ Adjust to a darker density when darkening the colour of markers or highlighters.

  • Page 102: User Colour

    Colour Adjustment/Program User Colour You can register colours created by adjusting the density of yellow, ma- genta, cyan, and black. You can also name the colours that you register, and print out registered colours. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Colour Functions/Colour...

  • Page 103: Mixing Colours Manually With The Number Keys

    Note ❒ Press [Custom Setting] to directly specify the density of each col- our with the number keys. See p.89 “Mixing Colours Manually with the Number Keys” Selecting from user colours A Press [User Colour]. B Select from the registered col- ours.

  • Page 104: Deleting User Colours

    Colour Adjustment/Program When renaming a colour A Press [Change Name]. B Enter the name of the colour (up to 16 characters can be used), and then press [OK]. Reference “Entering Text” General Set- tings Guide. G G G G Check the names of each colour, and then press [OK].

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want When a Message Is Displayed The following chart contains explanations of common messages. If other mes- sages are displayed, then follow the instructions as displayed. Note ❒ For messages not listed here, see “Troubleshooting” General Settings Guide. Message Causes An irregular original is...
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting Message Maximum number of sets is Cannot copy. Orig- inal is being scanned by another function. You do not have the privileges to use this function. Authentication has failed. Selected files contain file(s) that the user does not have access privileges to.

  • Page 107: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

    If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Causes Copies appear dirty. The image density is too dark. Auto Image Density is not selected. The reverse side of an orig- The image density is too inal image is copied. dark. Auto Image Density is not selected.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Problem If the original is a photographic print, black spots may appear on the copy. Causes Solutions High humidity causes Set the print in one of the following prints to stick to the expo- ways: sure glass. • With an OHP transparency •...

  • Page 109: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want

    If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want This section explains causes of, and remedies for, unexpected copy results. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Basic Problem Causes Copies are not stapled. There are jammed staples in the stapler. The number of copies ex- ceeds stapler capacity.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Edit Problem When using the Double Copies function, parts of the original image are not copied. When using the Border, Centre, or Centre/Border function, parts of the origi- nal image are not copied. When using the Margin Adjustment function, parts of the original image are not copied.
  • Page 111 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combine Problem Causes You cannot fold copies into Combine Original Maga- a book using the Magazine zine Format is not set cor- or Booklet function. rectly. When using the Combine You specified a reproduc- function, parts of the image tion ratio that does not are not copied.

  • Page 112: When Memory Is Full

    Troubleshooting When Memory Is Full Note ❒ If you set [Memory Full Auto Scan Restart] in User Tools (see p.120 “Memory Full Auto Scan Restart” ) to [Yes], even if memory becomes full, the memory over- flow message will not be displayed. The machine will make copies of scanned originals first, then automatically scan and copy remaining originals.

  • Page 113: User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)

    5. User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features P.1/5 See p.108 “General Features P. Auto Paper Select Priority Paper Display Original Type Display Original Type Priority Original Photo Type Priority Auto Tray Switching General Features P.2/5 See p.109 “General Features P.
  • Page 114 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features P.3/5 See p.110 “General Features P. Copy Function Key: F1~F5 General Features P.4/5 See p.110 “General Features P. Document Server Storage Key:F1~F5 General Features P.5/5 See p.110 “General Features P. Clear Bypass Mode Colour Mode Priority Two-colour Mode Priority...
  • Page 115 User Tools Item Names Enlarge 1~5 Priority Setting: Enlarge Reproduction Ratio P.2/2 See p.111 “Reproduction Ratio P. Reduce1~6 Priority Setting: Reduce Ratio for Create Margin R/E Priority User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) Default Settings Metric version •Enlarge 1: 115% •Enlarge 2: 122% •Enlarge 3: 141% •Enlarge 4: 200%...
  • Page 116 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Edit P.1/2 See p.112 “Edit P. Front Margin: Left/Right Back Margin: Left/Right Front Margin: Top/Bottom Back Margin: Top/Bottom 1 Sided→2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoT 1 Sided→2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoB Erase Border Width Erase Original Shadow in Combine Erase Centre Width...
  • Page 117 User Tools Item Names Stamp See p.116 “Stamp”. Background Numbering Preset Stamp User Stamp User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) Default Settings Size Normal Density Normal Stamp Colour Black Stamp Priority COPY Stamp Language English Stamp Position Metric version •...
  • Page 118 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Date Stamp Default Settings Format Metric version: DD / MM / YYYY Inch version: MM / DD / YYYY Font Font 1 Stamp Position Metric version • Position: Top Left •...
  • Page 119 User Tools Item Names Page Numbering Input/Output See p.119 “Input/Output”. Switch to Batch SADF Auto Reset Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Select Stack Function Letterhead Setting User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) Default Settings Stamp Format P1, P2...
  • Page 120 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Adjust Colour Image See p.120 “Adjust Colour Image”. Background Density of ADS(Full Colour / Two-colour) Colour Sensitivity A.C.S. Sensitivity A.C.S. Priority Administrator Tools See p.121 “Administrator Tools”. Menu Protect Default Settings Centre of the 5 level adjustment Centre of the 5 level adjustment...

  • Page 121: Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)

    Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) This section is for key operators in charge of this machine. With User Tools can change the machine's de- fault settings. Note ❒ Be sure to exit User Tools and re- turn to the initial copy display af- ter all settings are finished.

  • Page 122: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Settings You Can Change with User Tools General Features P. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select Priority Auto Paper Select is the default setting. You can cancel this setting. See p.34 “Selecting Copy Paper”. Note ❒...

  • Page 123: General Features P

    ❒ [With Image Rotation] Use to copy w he n usin g th e Au to T ray Switching function. ❒ [Without Image Rotation] Only copies with Auto Tray Switch- ing if you load paper of the same size and in the same orien- tation in two or more trays.

  • Page 124: General Features

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) General Features P. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy Function Key: F1-F5 You can assign frequently used functions to function keys F1 to F5. Note ❒ Default: • Copy Function Key: F1: 1 Sided → 2 Sided: T to T •...

  • Page 125: Reproduction Ratio

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Image Density Priority You can set whether Auto Image Density is “On” or “Off” when the machine is turned on, reset, or modes are cleared. Note ❒ Default: Full Colour/Two-col- our: Off, B&W/Single Colour: ❒ When using the Auto Colour Select function, the settings of Full Colour/Two-colour will be effective.

  • Page 126: Edit

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: • Reduce 1: 25% • Reduce 2: 50% • Reduce 3: 65% • Reduce 4: 71% • Reduce 5: 75% • Reduce 6: 82% • Inch version: •...

  • Page 127: Edit

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Margin: Top/Bottom You can specify top and bottom margins on the front side of copies using the Margin Adjustment function. Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: T/B 0 mm • Inch version: T/B 0.0" ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Back Margin: Top/Bottom You can specify top and bottom margins on the back side of copies using the Margin Adjustment...

  • Page 128: Edit

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: Combine ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy Order in Combine You can set the copy order when using the Combine function to Left to Right or Top to Bottom. Note ❒ Default: From Left to Right ❖...
  • Page 129 ❒ An image of approximately 1.5mm will not be displayed as the width of the separation line, when specifying solid or broken lines. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Double Copies Separation Line You can select a separation line us- ing the Double Copies function from: None, Solid, Broken A, Bro- ken B, or Crop Marks.

  • Page 130: Stamp

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: None ❒ Line colour (Full Colour): Yel- l o w , R e d , C y a n , M a g e n t a , Green, Blue, Black ❒...
  • Page 131 Note ❒ Default: • Metric Version: • Position: Top Right • Top Margin: 24 mm • Right Margin: 24 mm • Inch Version: • Position: Top Right • Top Margin: 1.0" • Right Margin: 1.0" ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Format You can adjust the stamp's size, density, and print page.
  • Page 132 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: All Pages ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Colour: 1 - 4 Sets the colour registered in User Stamp colour (1 to 4). Note ❒ Default: Black Date Stamp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Format You can select the date format for the Date Stamp function.

  • Page 133: Input/Output

    Note ❒ Default: Auto ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex Back Page Stamping Position You can set the position of the du- plex back page number printed us- ing the Duplex function. Note ❒ Default: Opposite Position ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Page Numbering in Combine You can set page numbering when using t he Co mb in e and Page Numbering function together.

  • Page 134: Adjust Colour Image

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Sort You can specify whether the Sort function is to be selected when the machine is turned on, or when the functions are cleared. Note ❒ Default: No ❖...

  • Page 135: Administrator Tools

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A.C.S. Sensitivity This 5-step setting determines the level of the standard used for dis- criminating between black & white originals and full colour originals when “Auto Colour Select” is se- lected. Note ❒ Default: Centre of the 5 level ad- justment ❖...
  • Page 136 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Combination Chart The combination chart below shows which functions can be used together. The following tables explains the symbols used in the chart. means that these functions can be used together. means that these functions cannot be used together. The second function selected will be the function you are working in.

  • Page 138: Supplementary Specifications

    Specifications Supplementary Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mixed Size mode • Since small originals may not be correctly aligned with the original guide, the copy image may be slanted. • Copying speed and scanning speed will be reduced. • You can place originals of two different sizes at a time. ❖...
  • Page 139 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Ratio (%) 400 (enlarge area by 16) 200 (enlarge area by 4) 155 (enlarge area by 2) 50 (reduce area by ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Zoom • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%. •...
  • Page 140 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort, Rotate Sort, Stack • Paper sizes and orientations that can be used in the Shift Sort and Stack functions are as follows: 500-Sheet finisher A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISK, 11" × 17"L, 8 To place paper of size 12"...
  • Page 141 Paper Size and Direction A4KL, B5JISKL " × 10 "KL A3L, B4JISL, 11" × 17"L, 8 " × 13"L, 8KL Finisher proof tray A4KL, B5JISKL, A5KL, B6JISL, A6L, 8 " × 10 "KL, 5 A3L, B4JISL, 11" × 17"L, 8 "...
  • Page 142 Specifications • When using Double Copies, or [1 Sided→ → → → 1 Sided], [1 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided], [2 Sided→ → → → 1 Sided], or [2 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided] in Combine mode, select K paper for L original and L paper for K original.
  • Page 143 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex • You cannot use the following copy paper with this function: • Paper thicker than 105 g/m • Paper thinner than 64 g/m • Translucent paper • OHP transparencies • Label paper (adhesive labels) • When an odd number of originals is placed in the ADF, the back of the last page of copied paper is blank.
  • Page 144 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Series Copies • The machine sets the reproduction ratio automatically to meet the paper size and copies the originals together onto the paper. • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%. • If the calculated ratio is under the minimum ratio, it is automatically ad- justed to within acceptable range.
  • Page 145 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Margin Adjustment • If you set a binding margin that is too wide, part of the image may not be copied. • When making copies in Combine mode, the binding margin is added to the copies after the combination is finished. ❖...
  • Page 146 Specifications • Page Numbering per copy: Combined with 1 Sided / 2 Sided in the Combine function If you combine this function with the Duplex (Top to Top) function and select [P1, P2] or [1/n, 2/n], page numbers on the back are printed as follows: Front Back ❖...

  • Page 147: Index

    INDEX 1 sided → 2 sided , 49 2 sided → 1 sided , 49 2 sided → 2 sided , 49 90° turn , 14 Accessing user tools copier/document server features , 107 A.C.S. priority , 121 sensitivity , 121 Adjust Colour Image , 120 Adjusting background density , 87...
  • Page 148 selecting copy paper , 34 selecting the original type , 33 series copies , 54 size magnification , 39 slip sheets , 78 sort , 42 stack , 44 staple , 46 user stamp , 67 zoom , 38 Copy functions image repeat , 58 mirror , 61 positive/negative , 61...
  • Page 149 original type display , 108 original type priority , 108 paper display , 108 tone − original remains , 109 two-colour mode priority , 110 Generation copy , 33 Image adjustment , 86 background density , 86 , 87 contrast , 86 sharpness/softness , 86 text/photo sensitivity , 86 , 87 U.C.R.
  • Page 150 Preset stamp , 116 changing colour , 67 changing density , 67 changing position , 67 changing size , 67 colour , 117 format , 117 language , 116 position , 116 position and original orientation , 66 priority , 116 Program key , 5 Programs , 81 Recalling a program , 82...
  • Page 151 Text , 33 Text / Photo , 33 Tone − original remains , 109 Troubleshooting , 91 memory is full , 98 problems operating the machine , 91 you cannot make clear copies , 93 you cannot make copies as you want , 95 Two colour copy , 28 two-sided combine 1 sided 16 pages →...
  • Page 152 MEMO...
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  • Page 154 MEMO B156-7541B...
  • Page 155 In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. c means STAND BY. Trademark ® Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright © 2005...
  • Page 156 Type for DSc424/LD124c/Aficio 3224C/ISC1024c Type for DSc432/LD132c/Aficio 3232C/ISC1032c Printed in China B156-7541B B1567541B...

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