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 Connect Copy...
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For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts with your Ricoh office products.
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.
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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/Full Colour Copy speed/B&W Type 1 45 copies/minute " × 11"K) (A4K, 8 60 copies/minute "...
Control Panel This illustration shows the control panel of a machine with options fully installed. Indicators Displays the status of the machine and in- dicate errors. d: Add Staple indicator. D: Add Toner indicator. B: Load Paper indicator. L: Service Call indicator. M: Open Cover indicator.
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{ { { { Energy Saver} } } } key Press to switch to and from Energy Saver mode. See “Saving Energy”, General Set- tings Guide. { { { { Interrupt} } } } key Press to interrupt a long copy job to make copies.
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 ❒...
Originals 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...
Placing Originals Originals not recommended for the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) Placing the following types of originals in the ADF can cause paper misfeeds or result in damage to the originals. Place these originals on the exposure glass in- stead. •...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Size A3 Location of the original × × × Exposure glass ❍ × ❍ If you wish to switch detectable paper size from 8 contact your service representative. If you wish to switch detectable paper size from 11" × 17"L to 11" × 15"L, please con- tact your service representative.
Placing Originals Sizes difficult to detect It is difficult for the machine to automatically detect the sizes of the following types of originals, so select the paper size manually. • Originals with indexes, tags, or other protrusions • Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper •...
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”.
Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass Reference For related default settings, see p.156 “Eject Copy Face Up / Down in Glass Mode”. A A A A Lift the ADF. Important ❒ Do not lift the ADF forcefully. O t h e r w i s e , t h e A D F c o v e r might open or be damaged.
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A A A A Set the document guide to the original size. B B B B Place the aligned originals face up into the ADF. Limit mark Document guide Note ❒ Straighten any curls in the orig- inals before placing them in the ADF.
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Placing Originals Reference For related default settings, see p.154 “SADF Auto Reset”. A A A A Press [Special Original]. B B B B Press [SADF], and then press [OK]. C C C C Place one page of an original, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
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Placing custom size originals When placing custom size originals, specify the size of the originals. Note ❒ Paper with a vertical size of 128– 297 mm (5.1"–11.6") and a horizon- tal size of 128–432 mm (5.1"–17") can be placed with this function. A A A A Press [Special Original].
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. When Basic Authentication, Win- dows Authentication, or LDAP Authentication is set, the authenti-...
Copying - How to operate ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To stop the machine during a multi- copy run Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To return the machine to the initial condition after copying Press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key.
Copy Face Up Use this function to reverse the order of copies. Preparation Before using this function, register "Face up" as a copy function key. See p.144 “Copy Function Key: F1- F5”. A A A A Press { { { { Face Up} } } } key. B B B B Place originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Copying C C C C Press [Check / Change Job]. The contents of the job are dis- played. To check the job contents A A A A Check the contents of the job. B B B B Press [Confirmed]. The display returns to the Re- served Job screen.
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A A A A Load tab stock. Note ❒ Align the image you want to copy by checking the position of the index tab. If the image ex- tends beyond the index tab, the backs of sheets may get soiled with toner.
Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When Feeding Tab Stock from a Paper Tray Originals Tab stock Copies ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When Feeding Tab Stock from the By- pass Tray Originals Tab stock Copies Auto Start Copying starts immediately when the machine is ready.
Copying from the Bypass Tray 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. Preparation When copying from the bypass tray, select [1 Sided→...
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Copying A A A A Open the bypass tray. B B B B Insert the paper with the side you want to copy facing up until you hear the beep, and align the paper guide to the paper size. Extender Important ❒...
When copying onto special paper A Press the { { { { #} } } } key. B Select paper type in "Special paper". C Press [OK]. D D D D Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒...
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Copying I I I I Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. J J J J When your copy job is finished, press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key to clear the settings.
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).
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
Selecting the Original Type Select one of the following eight types to match originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text When originals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text / Photo When originals contain photo- graphs or pictures alongside the text.
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).
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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.
Copying 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.
Press [Create Margin] on the initial display. If you do not want to combine it with the Reduce / Enlarge func- tion, place originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Zoom You can change the reproduction ra- tio in increments of 1%.
Copying 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 placed Exposure glass ❖...
C C C C Make sure [Size Magnificatn] is high- lighted. D D D D Enter the length of the original using the number keys, and then press [#]. Note ❒ You can enter sizes within the following ranges: Metric 1–999 mm version (increments of 1 mm)
Copying ❒ If you have incorrectly en- tered the ratio, readjust it us- n ] or [o ing [n D Press [Vertical]. E Adjust the ratio using [n o ]. F Press [OK]. D D D D Press [OK]. E E E E Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Sort The machine can scan originals into memory and automatically sort cop- ies. Reference Related default settings: p.155 “Select Stack Function” p.154 “Memory Full Auto Scan Re- start” p.154 “Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue” p.142 “Auto Tray Switching” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort Copies are assembled as sequen- tially-ordered sets.
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Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the Finisher MEC BK (saddle stitch) is installed B B B B Enter the number of copy sets us- ing the number keys. Limitation ❒ The maximum number of sets is 999. Note ❒ To check the finishing, press the { { { { Sample Copy} } } } key.
Changing the number of sets You can change the number of copy sets during copying. Note ❒ This function can only be used when the Sort function is turned A A A A While " " is displayed, Copying... press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. B B B B Press [Change Quantity].
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Copying Reference p.155 “Select Stapling Position (Top Left)” p.155 “Select Stapling Position (Bottom Left)” p.155 “Select Stapling Position (Top Right)” p.155 “Select Stapling Position (Bottom Right)” Stapling position and original setting Place all the originals in an orienta- tion in which they can be read. They will be automatically rotated for cop- ying.
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The above tables show staple posi- tioning. The orientation of the paper does not indicate direction of delivery. You cannot staple at this position when copying onto A3 or B4 JIS size paper. If you want to staple at this position on A3 or B4 JIS size paper, select ] and then select "Top 2".
Copying Punch You can make punch holes in copies. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 holes ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 3 holes ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 holes Reference p.156 “Select Punch Type” Note ❒ The 4–hole punch type is only capable of punching in the 4-hole format. ❒...
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❒ The relationship between the orientation in which you place the original and the punch hole positions is as follows: Punch hole positions Direction in which Original is Set Exposure glass 2 holes 3 holes 4 holes Punch Hole Positions Copier Functions...
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Copying Exposure glass 2 holes 3 holes 4 holes The above table shows the punch hole positions. The orientation of the paper does not indicate direction of delivery. A A A A Select one of the punch hole positions. B B B B Enter the number of copy sets with the number keys.
Duplex There are two types of duplex copies: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Copies 2 one-sided pages onto a two-sided page. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Copies 1 two-sided page onto a two-sided page.
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Copying Original orientation and completed copies Copy images differ according to the orientation in which you place the originals (K or L). The table shows the orientation of im- ages on the front and back of copies, not the direction of delivery. Note ❒...
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.
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Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Orientation of the original and com- bine image position • Open to leftR originals • Open to top S originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Placing originals (originals placed in the ADF) • Originals read from left to right •...
Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided 16 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 8 two-sided originals onto a sheet, eight pages per side. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. Reference Related default settings: p.148 “Erase Original Shadow in Combine”...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Book→ → → → 1 Sided Copies a two-page spread original onto two separate pages. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Book→ → → → 2 Sided Copies a two-page spread original onto a sheet, one page per side. ❖...
Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. B B B B Press [Others]. C C C C Press [Series / Book]. D D D D Press [Series]. E E E E Select [Book→ → → → 1 Sided], [Book→ → → → 2 Sid- ed], or [Front &...
Copying Book Originals Copies two or more originals in page order. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided→ → → → Booklet Make copies in page order for a folded booklet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right ❖...
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Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right How to fold copies to make a booklet Open to Left Open to Right How to fold and stack copies to make a magazine Fold and stack copies to make a mag- azine.
Reference p.148 “Orientation: Booklet, Magazine” B B B B Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. C C C C Press [Others]. D D D D Press [Series / Book]. E E E E Press [Book]. F F F F Select [1 Sided→ → → → Booklet], [2 Sided→ → → → - Booklet][1 Sided→...
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.
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.
Copying ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original size and orientation " × 8 "L " × 8 "K " × 11"K ❒ Originals with a size of A5L, B6 " × 8 JISKL, 5 detected properly on the exposure glass.
A A A A Select the paper. 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.
Copying C C C C Press [Mirror Image]. D D D D Press [OK] twice. E E E E Place the originals, then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. 3 Edges Full Bleed You can make full image copy by cut- ting down the margin of top, bottom, and right sides.
B B B B Press [Edit Image]. C C C C Press [Scan Position] . D D D D Set the scanning position for the front of the original. Press [↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ] or [↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ] to set the top or bottom posi- tion.
Copying C C C C Press [Margin Adjustment]. D D D D Set a binding margin for the front pages. Press [← ← ← ← ] and [→ → → → ] when setting the left and right margins, and [↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ] and [↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ] when setting the top and bottom margins.
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Centre / Border Erases both the original's centre and edge margins from the copy. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inside Erases a designated area of the copy image. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Outside Erases all areas of the copy image other than the area you have se- lected.
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Copying B Set the erase border width us- n ] and [o ing [n Note ❒ To change the value entered, n ] and [o press [n new value. Selecting [Diff. Width] A Press [Diff. Width]. B Press the key for the border you want to change, and then set the erase border width us- n ] and [o...
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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 Centre / Border]. D D D D Press [Centre / Border]. E E E E Set the centre and border to be erased.
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Copying Inside Erase A A A A Specify the point where the ma- chine starts scanning (X1, Y1) and where it stops scanning (X2, Y2). Note ❒ You can input lengths of 0 – 432 mm, 0 – 17". B B B B Press [Edit / Colour Creation].
E E E E Enter the value of [X1] with the number keys, and then press [#]. F F F F Enter the value of [Y1] with the number keys, and then press [#]. G G G G Enter the value of [X2] with the number keys, and then press [#].
Copying Changing the stamp colour A A A A Press [Stamp Colour]. B B B B Select the stamp colour, then press [OK]. Preset Stamp Frequently used messages can be stored in memory and stamped on copies. One of the following eight messages can be stamped on copies with a frame around it: "COPY", "URGENT", "PRIORITY",...
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 stamp col- our, position, size, and density of the stamp.
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Copying Reference Related default settings: p.151 “Stamp Position 1 - 4” p.152 “Stamp Format 1 - 4” p.152 “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].
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B B B B Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. 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].
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].
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.
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Copying Stamp position and orientation of originals Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ The default stamp colour is black. Reference Related default settings: p.153 “Stamp Format” p.153 “Font” p.153 “Size” p.153 “Duplex Back Page Stamp- ing Position”...
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Changing the stamp position A A A A Press [Change]. B B B B Select the position, and then press [OK]. Specifying the first printing page and start number If you selected (P1, P2…, -1-,-2-…, P.1, P.2…, 1, 2…, ) Note ❒...
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Copying If you selected (1/5, 2/5…) A A A A Press [Change] on the right hand side of the display. B B B B Press [First Printing Page], then en- ter the original page number from which to start printing using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key.
D D D D Press [Numbering from / to], and then enter th e page n umb er fro m which to start numbering using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. E E E E When page designation is com- plete, press [OK].
Copying F F F F Press [All Pages] or [1st Page Only] to select the print page. G G G G Press [OK]. H H H H Place originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Changing the stamp position A A A A Press [Change].
• Blank ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front/Back covers When you select [Front Cover] and [Back Cover] together, the first and last page of original is copied onto a specified cover sheet paper. • Copy • Blank Reference p.148 “Front Cover Copy in Combine”...
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Copying ❒ If you have selected "Interposer" for "Designate Sheet 2 Tray" in Sys- tem Settings, you cannot copy on the slip sheets that you have speci- fied for this function. ❒ You cannot select the bypass tray for sheet paper to copy the origi- nals.
B B B B Press [Desig. / Chapter]. C C C C Press [Chapter]. D D D D Enter the number of the first page of the first chapter using the number keys. Then, press the { { { { #} } } } key.
Copying Slip Sheets Every time the originals' page chang- es, a slip sheet is inserted. This func- tion can be used to automatically insert a slip sheet between OHP transparencies, or as a stacking func- tion. You can also copy onto slip sheets.
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.
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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.
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...
Copying F F F F Press [OK]. When the settings are successfully stored, the m indicator followed by the program number and pro- gram name will be displayed. Af- ter a while, the screen reverts back to the initial copy display. Changing a stored Program A A A A Check the program settings.
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>”.
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>”.
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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.
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.
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Adjusting the background density A Adjust by pressing [Lighter] or [Darker]. 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. However, highlighter pen colours are difficult to repro- duce.
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...
Note ❒ Press [Custom Setting] to directly specify the density of each col- our with the number keys. See p.99 “Mixing Colours Manually with the Number Keys” Selecting from user colours A Press [User Colour]. B Select from the registered col- ours.
Colour Adjustment/Program F F F F Enter the density in percentages (%) with the number keys, and then press [#]. 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].
What is Connect Copy? Connect Copy allows you to connect two machines together via a cable. When you set up a copy job on one machine (the main machine), data is transferred to the other (the sub-machine) so copies can be made on both simultaneously. ❖...
Connect Copy How It Works Note ❒ In this manual, the two machines connected are referred to as main machine and sub-machine. Main machine Sub-machine After the original is scanned, the data is stored on the hard disk of the main ma- chine.
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What is Connect Copy? Before You Start Both machines must have paper trays loaded with paper of the same size, type and orientation. To ensure the same copy results from both machines, • Copy Quality settings in User Tools should be the same on each machine. •...
Connect Copy Connect Copy Display Panel The display panel shows machine status, error messages and function menus. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Initial copy display Paper Select Displays the size, type and orientation of the paper set on both machines. Press to switch from the initial copy display to the Connect Copy display. Numbers of originals Displays the number of originals scanned into memory of the main machine.
Display panel of the sub-machine Even if Connect Copy has been selected on the main machine, the sub-machine will still continue to show the initial copy display. To switch to the Connect Copy initial display, follow the procedure below. A A A A Press the { { { { Printer} } } } key.
Connect Copy Using Connect Copy You can select Connect Copy from ei- ther machine by pressing [ The machine on which you pressed ] and made Connect Copy settings becomes the main machine, and the other the sub-machine. Limitation ❒ Once Connect Copy has been se- lected, you must carry out all oper- ations on the main machine.
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❒ When the number of originals or copies is small, copying will be done on only the main ma- chine. F F F F Press the { { { { Start} } } } key on the main machine. Copying starts on the main ma- c h i n e a f t e r t h e o r i g i n a l s a r e scanned.
Connect Copy ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When copying with the Stack function (Example) Making 2 copies of each page of a three-page original Main machine Sub-machine Copies are delivered face-down on both the main and sub machines. Copies are delivered as shown in the above illustration.
Copying Stored Documents Using Connect Copy You can print a document stored in the Document Server using Connect Copy. Note ❒ The main machine is the one on which the document is stored. A A A A Press the { { { { Document Server} } } } key. B B B B Select the document to be printed.
Connect Copy Using Job Preset in Connect Copy You can make settings for the next Connect Copy job when the current job is still in progress on the main ma- chine. When the current job finishes, the next job begins automatically. Note ❒...
Connect Copy Job Flow The job flow depends on the status of the two machines. When One of the Two Machines is Idle One of the machines is copying Orig- inal A. Using the idle machine as the main machine (Connect Copy) A A A A Make Connect Copy settings for Original B on machine <2>...
Connect Copy B B B B When machine <1> has finished with Original A, Connect Copy is activated and both machines be- gin copying Original B. Sub-machine Main machine When Both Machines are in One machine is copying Original A and the other Original B.
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When one machines is copying a larger number of originals (Connect Copy: Job Preset) A A A A Make Connect Copy settings for Original C on machine <1> . B B B B When machine <1> has finished with Original A, it begins copy- ing Original C.
Connect Copy System Settings on Main and Sub- machines This section explains the System Settings on the two machines during Connect Copy. Reference See “User Tools (System Settings)”, General Settings Guide. Note ❒ In Connect Copy mode, the User Tools/Counter key on the sub-machine is disabled.
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Main machine ADF Original Table Elevation Job List Display Time <F/F4> Size Setting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Tray Paper Settings Main machine Paper Tray Priority: Copier Paper Tray Priority: Printer Paper Thickness Setting Tray Paper Size: Tray 2 Tray Paper Size: Tray 3 Paper Type: Bypass tray Paper Type: Tray 1 Paper Type: Tray 2...
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Connect Copy ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Timer Settings Auto Off Timer Energy Saver Timer Panel Off Timer System Auto Reset Timer Copier / Document Server Auto Reset Timer Printer Auto Reset Timer Scanner Auto Reset Timer Set Date Set Time Weekly Timer Code Auto Logout Timer Weekly Timer: Mon-...
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Main machine Enhanced External Charge Unit Man- agement Extended Security Display / Print Counter Display / Clear/Print Counter per User Address Book Man- agement Address Book: Pro- gram / Change / De- lete Group Address Book: Change Order Print Address Book: Destination List Address Book: Edit Title...
Connect Copy Copier / Document Server Features on Main and Sub-machines This section explains the Copier / Document Server Features on the two ma- chines during Connect Copy. Reference See p.133 “User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)”. Note ❒ In Connect Copy mode, the User Tools/Counter key on the sub-machine is disabled.
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User Tools Item Names Document Server Print Key: F1–F5 Clear Bypass Mode Colour Mode Priority Two-colour Mode Priority Auto Image Density Priority Reproduction Ratio Shortcut R/E1–3 Enlarge 1–5 Priority Setting: Enlarge Reduce 1–6 Priority Setting: Reduce Ratio for Create Margin R/E Priority Edit Front Margin: Left/Right...
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Connect Copy User Tools Item Names Stamp Background Numbering Size Density Stamp Colour Preset Stamp Stamp Priority Stamp Language Stamp Position Stamp Format Stamp Colour User Stamp Program / Delete Stamp Stamp Position 1–4 Stamp Format 1–4 Stamp Colour 1–4 Date Stamp Format Font...
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User Tools Item Names Page Numbering Stamp Format Font Size Duplex Back Page Stamping Position Page Numbering in Combine Stamp on Designating Slip Sheet Stamp Position: P1,P2... Stamp Position: 1/5,2/5... Stamp Position: -1,-2... Stamp Position: P.1,P.2... Stamp Position: 1,2... Stamp Position: 1-1,1-2... Superimpose Stamp Colour Page Numbering Initial Letter...
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Connect Copy User Tools Item Names Input/Output Switch to Batch SADF Auto Reset Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Select Stapling Position (Top Left) Select Stapling Position (Bottom Left) Select Stapling Position (Top Right) Select Stapling Position (Bottom Right) Select Stack Function Select Punch Type...
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 or custom size...
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Troubleshooting Message Original 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. Please note that only the files with access privi- leges will be de- leted.
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Connect Copy Message Causes The L L L L indicator is lit. Cannot connect to the sub-machine. The hard disk of the sub- Check the status machine is malfunctioning. of the sub-ma- chine. A paper misfeed has oc- Cannot print from curred on the sub-machine, the sub-machine.
Troubleshooting Message This tray is una- vailable because the sub-machine does not have the same paper set- ting(s). No stamp data in the sub-machine. Cannot print from the sub-machine. Sub-machine will be disconnected. Display During Connect Copy Problem ] is not dis- played.
If Connect Copy is Cancelled Problem Causes The machine exits from The main power of the Connect Copy. main machine is off, or the operation switch has been pressed. The main power of the sub- main machine is off. The Weekly Timer setting comes into effect on the main machine.
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Exit from Connect Copy Problem There is no response when you press [ Causes Solutions Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key on the Scanning of originals is still in progress. main machine, and then press [Yes]. Copying is in progress.
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.
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want Problem Copies are not stapled. Paper jams occur frequently. The paper size is not cor- You cannot combine sever- al functions. When sorting, the pages are divided into two blocks. In Double Copies mode, parts of the original image are not copied.
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Problem Causes In Image Repeat mode, the You selected copy paper original image is not cop- the same size as the origi- ied repeatedly. nals, or you did not select the proper reproduction ratio. The stamp position is The paper orientation is wrong.
Troubleshooting When Memory Is Full Note ❒ If you set [Memory Full Auto Scan Restart] in User Tools (see p.154 “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.
6. User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features P.1/6 See p.142 “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.2/6 See p.143 “General Features P.
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User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General FeaturesP.4/6 See p.144 “General Features P. Document Server Storage Key: F1~F5 General Features P.5/6 See p.145 “General Features P. Document Server Print Key: F1–F5 General Features P.6/6 See p.145 “General Features P. Clear Bypass Mode Colour Mode Priority Two-colour Mode Priority...
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User Tools Item Names Priority Setting: Enlarge Reproduction Ratio P.2/2 See p.146 “Reproduction Ratio P. Reduce1~6 Priority Setting: Reduce Ratio for Create Margin R / E Priority Edit P.1/3 See p.147 “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...
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User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Edit P.2/3 See p.148 “Edit P. Copy Back Cover Front Cover Copy in Combine Copy on Designating Page in Combine Orientation: Booklet, Magazine Copy Order in Combine Edit P.3/3 See p.149 “Edit P. Image Repeat Separation Line Double Copies Separation Line Separation Line in Combine...
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User Tools Item Names User Stamp Date Stamp User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) Default Settings Program / Delete Stamp Stamp Position: 1~4 Metric version • Position: Top Right • Top Margin: 24 mm • Right Margin: 24 mm Inch version •...
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User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Page Numbering Stamp Text Default Settings Stamp Format P1, P2... Font Font 1 Size Auto Duplex Back Page Stamping Opposite Position Position Page Numbering in Combine Per Original Stamp on Designating Slip Sheet Stamp Position Metric version...
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User Tools Item Names Input / Output P.1/2 See p.154 “Input / Output P. Switch to Batch SADF Auto Reset Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Select Stapling Position (Top Left) Select Stapling Position (Bottom Left) Select Stapling Position (Top Right) Select Stapling Position (Bottom Right) Input / Output 2/2 See p.155 “Input / Output P.
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.
Exiting User Tools A A A A After changing default settings, press [Exit] on the User Tools main menu. Changes to User Tools are com- plete, and the machine is ready to copy. Note ❒ You can also exit User Tools by pressing the { { { { User Tools/Coun- ter} } } } key.
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.36 “Selecting Copy Paper”. Note ❒...
❒ [With Image Rotation] Use to copy w he n usin g th e Au to T ray Switching function. Original Paper (Tray 1) Paper (Tray 2) Paper (Tray 3) ❒ [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.
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: On ❒ If Panel Tone in User Tools (Sys- tem Settings) is [Off], the beeper does not sound, whatever the Tone: Original remains setting. See “Panel Tone” in “General Features”, Genera l Settings Guide.
General Features P. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Document Server Print Key: F You can assign frequently used functions to function keys F1 to F5. You can also change assigned functions. Note ❒ Default: • Document Server Print Key: F1: 2 Sided Top to Top •...
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Enlarge 1-5 You can customize available en- largement ratios by pressing [Re- d u c e / E n l a r g e ] , f o l lo w e d b y [Enlarge].
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Ratio for Create Margin You can set a Reduce / Enlarge ra- tio when registering Create Mar- gin in a shortcut key. Note ❒ Default: 93% ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ R / E Priority Specifies which tab has priority on the display panel when [Reduce / Enlarge] is pressed.
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase Border Width You can specify the width of erased border margins using this function. Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: 10 mm • Inch version: 0.4" ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase Original Shadow in Combine In Combine Copy or Magazine C o p y m o d e , y o u c an s p e c i fy whether to erase a 3 mm, 0.1"...
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 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 Edit P. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Image Repeat Separation Line You can select a separation line and colour using the Image Repeat function from: None, Solid, Broken...
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Separation Line in Combine You can select a separation line us- ing the Combine function from: None, Solid, Broken A, Broken B, or Crop Marks. See p.53 “1 Sided Combine”...
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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.
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User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Format 1 - 4 You can adjust the print page for User Stamps 1 to 4 already regis- tered. • Page to Stamp Sets whether to print the stamp on all pages or only the first page.
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Page Numbering ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Format You can select the page number format given priority when [Page Numbering] is pressed. Note ❒ Default: P1, P2 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Font You can select the page number font. Note ❒...
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Setting You can have the text printed on the first page or all pages. Note ❒ Default: All Pages ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Size You can select the size of the stamp printed in Stamp Text mode.
❒ If you select [Yes] : • You can leave the machine unattended to make copies, but sorted pages will not be sequential. ❒ Default: No ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Select Stapling Position (Top Left) Specify which the type of stapling to be shown on the top left key of the initial display.
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Select Punch Type Specify which the type of punch to be shown on the initial display. Note ❒ Default: 2 Holes ❒ The optional finisher is required to use this function. ❖...
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 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 ❖...
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User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)
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.
Supplementary Information ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Batch mode You cannot switch between 1-sided and 2-sided originals during copying. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mixed Size mode • Copying or scanning speed might be slower in Mixed Size mode. • When using with 1 Sided→2 Sided mode, always ensure that the originals of each size are in even numbers.
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Specifications • Copies can be reduced or enlarged as follows: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Ratio (%) 400 (enlarge area by 16) 200 (enlarge area by 4) 141 (enlarge area by 2) 71 (reduce area by 50 (reduce area by ❖...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Size Magnification The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Directional Size Magnification • The reproduction ratio you can specify are 25–400%. • When entering a size in millimeters or inches, and the calculated ratio is over the maximum or under the minimum ratio, it will be automatically adjusted to within available range.
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Note ❒ When using Rotate Sort or Staple functions, tray capacity may be reduced. • Paper sizes and orientations that can be used with the Sort function are A3L, B4L, A4KL, B5KL, A5KL, 11" × 17"L, 8 " × 8 11"KL and 5 •...
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Specifications • In the following cases, copies will be delivered to the shift tray without sta- pling: • When the number of sheets for one set is over stapler capacity • When memory reaches 0% during copying • When using Double Copies, or “1 Sided→ 1 Sided”, “1 Sided→ 2 Sided”, “2 Sided→...
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Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Finisher MEC BK (saddle stitch) Paper Sizes and Orientation Finisher Tray " × 11"K A4K, 8 A4L, B5KL, 8 Other paper size In the Mixed Size Mode Booklet Tray (Saddle Stitch) You cannot change the stapling positions during copying. When the original image is rotated, the stapling direction turns by 90°.
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Finisher MEC BK (saddle stitch), Finisher MEC (50-sheet staples) Punch unit type 2 & 4 holes type 4 holes type 2 & 3 holes type ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Finisher 3000B(100–sheet staples) Punch unit type 2 & 4 holes type 4 holes type 2 &...
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Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex • You cannot use the following copy paper with this function: • Paper smaller than A5, 5 • Thick paper (Thick 2) • Thin paper (Thin) • Translucent paper • OHP transparencies • Label paper (adhesive labels) •...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copying Book Originals • The machine sets the reproduction ratio automatically to meet paper size and copies originals together onto the paper. • The machine uses ratios in the range of 25 to 400%. • If the calculated ratio is under the available minimum, it will be adjusted to minimum ratio.
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Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Centering Though the original is set to a different orientation from the paper loaded, the machine will not rotate the image by 90° (Rotate copy). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase The width of the erased margin varies depending on the reproduction ratio. If the size of the original is different from sizes listed in the following chart, the erased margin might be shifted: •...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Date Stamp • When using Combine mode, the date stamp is printed as follows: • When using Magazine or Booklet function, the date stamp is printed as fol- lows: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Page Numbering When page numbering is used with Combine mode, page numbers are print- ed as follows: •...
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Specifications If you combine this function with the Duplex (Top to Top) function and select the "P1, P2" or "1/n, 2/n" format, the page numbers on the back of are printed as follows: Front Back ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Cover, Back Cover •...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Connect Copy Important ❒ Do not use the connecting cable with other equipment. ❒ Always turn off the main power of the main and sub-machines when be- fore disconnecting the cable. Otherwise it might lead to malfunctioning of the two machines.
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Font , 152 Format , 152 Full colour copy , 30 Function keys , 6 Function Status indicator , 6 General features , 133 , 134 , 142 , 143 , 144 , 145 Auto Image Density Priority , 145 auto paper select priority , 142 auto tray switching , 142 change initial mode , 143...
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Page Numbering , 79 , 153 Page numbering duplex back page stamping position , 153 first printing page , 81 font , 153 page numbering in combine , 153 position , 81 position and orientation of originals , 80 size , 153 Stamp Colour , 153 stamp colour , 80 stamp format , 153...
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