Operating Instructions For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
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Introduction This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Notes: Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
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Note to users in the United States of America Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Introduction This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Notes: Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
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R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
Making Prints Before making prints using this ma- chine, you have to make a master by pressing the { { { { Start} } } } key. When you press the { { { { Start} } } } key, the machine scans the original image and makes a master.
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To decrease the image density, press the { { { { V V V V } } } } key. See p.25 “Ad- justing the Image Density of Prints”. D D D D Enter the desired number of prints with the number keys. E E E E Press the { { { { Print} } } } key.
What You Can do with this Machine Below is a quick summary of this ma- chine's features and where to look in this manual for more information. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Standard Printing See p.19 “Standard Printing”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Energy Saver Mode See p.22 “Energy Saver Mode”.
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Directional Magnification (%) See p.36 “Directional Magnifica- tion (%)”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Directional Magnification (Size) See p.38 “Directional Magnifica- tion (Size)”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erasing Center and Edge Margins See p.40 “Erasing Center and Edge Margins”.
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals See p.59 “Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Class Mode See p.61 “Class Mode”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combining Originals See p.63 “Combine Originals”. viii ❖...
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printing in Two Colors See p.132 “Printing in Two Col- ors”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Image Rotation See p.82 “Image Rotation”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Make-up Printing See p.94 “Make-up Printing”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Merging Images See p.105 “Image Overlay”.
Machine Exterior Front door Open to access the inside of the machine. Flip up cover Flip up to access the keys underneath. Operation panel See p.6 “Operation Panel”. Master tray Open this unit when installing the mas- ter. Paper feed tray down key Press to lower the paper feed tray.
Machine Interior Main switch Use to turn the power on or off. Paper alignment wings Lift or lower the wings depending on the type of paper being used. Paper delivery end plate This plate aligns the leading edge of prints. Paper delivery end plate knob Use to move the end plate.
Ink holder Set the ink cartridge in this holder. Drum unit lock lever B1 Lower to unlock and pull out the drum unit. Drum unit The master is wrapped around this unit. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for printing.
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❒ Other options: • Color Drum Type 55(L) A3, 11" × 17" • Color Drum Type 55(S) A4, 8 • Exposure Glass Cover • Printer Unit Type 80 RCP80 • Interface Cable Type 85 • Editing Function Type 85 " × 11"...
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{ { { { Class} } } } key Press to select All Class, Auto Class, Manual Class, or Class mode. See p.52 “All Class Mode”, see p.54 “Auto Class Mode”, see p.57 “Manual Class Mode with One Original”, see p.59 “Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals”, see p.61 “Class Mode”.
Indicators Special feature indicator Lights to indicate that special features have been selected. To access the special features, lift up the cover on the left side of the operation panel. Monitor indicators These indicators light to inform you of the status of the machine. See p.167 “If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want”.
Panel Display The panel display shows the machine status, error messages, and function menus. Items for the selected function These keys correspond to the se- lectable items shown above them on the panel display. To select an item shown on the panel display, press the key directly below it.
Panel Display Layout The basic elements used on the panel display are shown below. Understanding their meaning helps you use this machine's features quickly and easily. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sample display when selecting the [Original] key Machine status or message Available functions Illustrations of displays in this manual show the next key to be...
Print Paper The following limitations apply Metric Paper feed tray A3 L, B4 L, A4 L K, B5 L K, A5 L, B6 L, A6 L, Others (Ver- tical: 70 - 297mm, Horizontal: 148 - 432mm) Non-recommended paper: • Roughly cut paper •...
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Operation • The following types of envelopes Note ❒ If you print on rough grained paper, the copy image might be blurred. ❒ You can use A3 (297 × 420mm) or 11" × 17" originals or printing paper. When you want to print the entire image of an A3, 11" × 17" original, select Reduce mode because the maximum print areas are as follows: •...
Originals The machine can detect the following original sizes placed on the exposure glass. Metric version A3L, B4L, A4KL, B5KL 11" × 17"L, 8 Inch version Reference For the original sizes placed in the document feeder can be detected, see p.125 “Optional Document Feeder”.
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Operation The first 8mm, 0.32", of the leading edge and the last 2mm, 0.08", of the trailing edge cannot be printed. Make sure the leading edge margin is at least 8mm, 0.32", and the trailing edge margin is at least 2mm, 0.08". Original Print a = 8mm, 0.32"...
Printing Preparations Loading Paper A A A A Carefully open the paper feed tray. B B B B Lift the paper feed side plates. C C C C Grasp the paper feed side plates knob and adjust the paper feed side plates to match the paper size.
Operation Setting Up The Paper Delivery Tray A A A A Raise the paper delivery tray slightly, and then gently lower it with your hand. B B B B Raise each paper delivery side plate, and then grasp the side plate knobs and move the paper delivery side plates to match the print paper size.
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" × 11"KL When you use A4, 8 paper A Swing out the guides as shown in the illustration. D D D D Turn on the main switch. Note ❒ You can have the machine dis- play how much ink and master are left when you switch it on.
Operation Entering a User Code to Use the Machine If user codes are turned on, operators must enter their user code before they can use the machine. The machine keeps count of the number of copies made under each user code. Note ❒...
Standard Printing A A A A Make sure that the machine is ready for printing. B B B B If user codes are turned on, enter your user code with the number keys, and then press the { { { { q Reference See p.18 “Entering a User Code to Use the Machine”.
Operation I I I I Press the { { { { Proof} } } } key and check the image density and the image po- sition on the proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = key.
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Standard Printing B B B B Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and close the paper delivery side plate.
Operation Energy Saver Mode If you do not operate the machine for a certain period, the display disappears and the machine enters Energy Saver mode to reduce energy consumption. Note ❒ You can change the time the machine waits before Energy Saver mode starts. See “Energy Saving”...
Auto Reset If you do not operate the machine for a certain period after printing, the machine will return to the initial condition. This function is called “Auto Reset”. Note ❒ You can change the time the machine waits before Auto Reset starts. See “Au- to Reset”...
Operation Adjusting the Position of Printed Images Use the following procedure to adjust the position of print images as re- quired. * Paper feed direction Limitation ❒ For 308 mm, 12.2"-width paper, you can only adjust the position of the print image 5 mm, 0.2" up or down.
Adjusting the Image Density of Prints There are two ways to adjust the im- age density of prints: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Before making a master Use the { { { { Image Density} } } } key. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ After making a master Use the { { { { W W W W } } } } { { { { V V V V } } } } (Speed) keys.
Operation Tint Mode Use this function to make halftone prints. A A A A Press the [Original] key. B B B B Select the [Tint] with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C C C C Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Changing the Printing Speed Use the { { { { W W W W } } } } or { { { { V V V V } } } } key to adjust the printing speed. The relationship be- tween printing speed and print quali- ty depends on the type of paper you use.
Operation Stopping a Multi-print Run Stopping a Multi-print Run to Print Another Original A A A A Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. B B B B Set the original. C C C C Enter the number of prints and press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios Use this function to have originals re- duced or enlarged by a preset ratio. A total of 7 ratios are available (3 en- largement ratios, 4 reduction ratios). Note ❒ The leading edge of the print im- age does not shift when a print im- age is made with this function.
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Operation A A A A Press the [Ratio] key. B B B B Select the desired ratio with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C C C C Press the [OK] key.
Auto Magnification Use this function to have the machine choose an appropriate enlargement or re- duction ratio based on the size of your original and the paper size you select. Note ❒ The range of ratios which the machine can select depends on where you place the original: •...
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Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original 11" × 17" Paper 11" × 17"L 100% " × 14" " × 11" " × 11" " × 5 " The machine automatically rotates the original image by 90° to match the paper direction and selects an appropriate reproduction ratio.
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E E E E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the [Image = p.24 “Adjusting the Position of Printed Images”.
Operation Zoom Use this function to fine-tune the re- production ratio in increments of 1%. Note ❒ The range of ratios you can select depends on where you place the original: • On the exposure glass: 50–200% A A A A Press the [Ratio] key.
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Using the number keys A Enter the ratio with the num- ber keys. B Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. G G G G Press the [OK] key. H H H H Make sure that the original and the print paper are the correct size.
Operation Directional Magnification (%) Use this function to choose different reproduction ratios for the horizontal and vertical directions. The result is a squeezing or stretching effect. Note ❒ The range of ratios you can select depends on where you place the original: •...
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Entering ratios with the number keys A Enter the vertical ratio with the number keys. B Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. C Enter the horizontal ratio with the number keys. D Press the { { { { q q } } } } key.
Operation Directional Magnification (Size) Use this function to have the machine select suitable reproduction ratios based upon the dimensions of the print you require and the size of the original you specify. 1. Horizontal original size 2. Vertical original size 3.
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F F F F Enter the vertical original size with the number keys and press the { { { { q q } } } } key. Note ❒ To change the value entered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and en- ter the new value.
Operation Erasing Center and Edge Margins When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges might ap- pear on prints. To prevent this, per- form the following steps. Important ❒ Be sure to keep the platen cover at an angle of at least 25 degrees with the exposure glass.
Edge Erase This function erases all four margins of the original image. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Using Edge Erase mode ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When not using Edge Erase mode When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges might appear on prints.
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Operation F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = key. See p.24 “Adjusting the Po- sition of Printed Images”. G G G G Make your prints.
Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper Before printing onto thick paper, thin paper, envelopes or special kinds of paper loaded in the paper feed tray, you must select the paper type. Printing onto Thick Paper If you wish to print onto thick (128 to 209.3g/m , 34 to 55.6 lb or heavier) paper, perform the following steps.
Operation Printing onto Envelopes A A A A Press the [Ppr.Type] key. B B B B Select [Special] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. C C C C Press the [OK] key.
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- To prevent paper misfeeds: If paper misfeeds occur frequently, even if you have selected a suitable paper, follow the steps below. Press the [Select] key. Select the type of paper misfeed and frequency with the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } keys.
Operation Selecting Original Modes Select one of the following five modes to match your originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Letter mode Select when originals contain only letters (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Letter/Photo mode Select when originals contain pho- tographs or pictures with letters.
Operation B Adjust the contrast with the [← ← ← ← ][→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C Press the [OK] key.
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B B B B Select [Pencil] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. C C C C Press the [OK] key. D D D D Place your original on the expo- sure glass.
Operation Economy Mode When you want to save ink, select Economy mode. Note ❒ Prints will be lighter in this mode. A A A A Press the { { { { Economy Mode} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Edge Erase Skip Feed B B B B...
Auto Cycle Use the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key to process masters and make prints in a single operation. A A A A If the indicator of { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key is off, press the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key.
Operation All Class Mode Preparation You have to store the number of students in each class with the user tools. See p.154 “3-5 Class Enter No.”. Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original.
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E E E E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = key.
Operation Auto Class Mode Preparation You have to store the number of students in each class with the user tools. See p.154 “3-5 Class Enter No.”. Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original.
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D D D D Select the desired classes for each grade. Selecting classes with the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } key A Select the desired class for the grade with the { { { { } } } } } } } } key.
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Operation F F F F Place one original on the expo- sure glass or in the optional docu- ment feeder. G G G G Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. H H H H Check the image position on the trial or proof print.
Manual Class Mode with One Original Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original. Vari- ous numbers of prints are made for each set. Note ❒ When you set the Manual Class mode, Job Separation mode is au- tomatically turned on.
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Operation F F F F Enter the desired number of prints for the second set with the number keys. G G G G Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. Note ❒ Repeat steps F and G for each set.
Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals Preparation To use this function, you have to select “by each original” with the “Class Manual Set” setting in the user tools. See “Class Manual Set” on p.144 “4. Mode Setting”. Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from different originals.
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Operation F F F F Enter the desired number of prints for the second original with the number keys. G G G G Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. Note ❒ Repeat steps F and G for each original.
Class Mode Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original. The same numbers of prints are made for each set. Note ❒ When you choose Class mode, Job Separation mode is automatically turned on.
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Operation F F F F With the number keys, enter the number of sets you wish to make. Note ❒ Up to 99 sets can be selected for an original. G G G G Press the [OK] key. H H H H Place one original on the expo- sure glass or in the optional docu- ment feeder.
Combine Originals You can combine originals in two ways: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print with 2 images Combine two single-sided originals onto one single-sided print with the two images placed side-by-side. ❖...
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Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Paper Size ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Paper Size ❒ The following tables list the combinations that can be used with the Combine feature (2 single-sided originals → 1 single-sided print with 4 images). ❖...
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❒ If a suitable reproduction ratio is not selected, images might not completely appear on prints. ❒ Originals reading from left to right. Reference When you use the optional document feeder with this function, see p.127 “Combine Printing”. A A A A Place the first original face down.
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Operation C C C C Check the print paper size and the reproduction ratio. Note ❒ To have the machine choose a suitable ratio automatically, use Auto Mag- nification mode. See p.31 “Auto Magnification”. D D D D Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. E E E E Select [Combine 2] or [Quadruple] with the [←...
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H H H H The beeper sounds after the first original has been stored. Place the second original face down. I I I I Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. J J J J Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒...
Operation Auto Combine Mode Preparation To use this function, you have to select Auto Combine mode with the user tools. See “Combine” on p.144 “4. Mode Setting”. You can have images duplicated in two ways: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 single-sided original → → → → 1 single-sid- ed print of 2 images The original image is duplicated twice on one print.
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F F F F Press the [OK] key. G G G G Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. H H H H Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = key.
Operation Skip Feed Printing You can increase the time between prints using the { { { { Skip Feed} } } } key. By de- fault, when one sheet of paper is fed, the drum rotates twice. However, you can select the number of drum rota- tions.
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F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = key. See p.24 “Adjusting the Po- sition of Printed Images”. G G G G Make your prints.
Operation Programs You can store up to 9 frequently used print job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❒ Stored programs are not cleared when you turn off the main switch. ❒ Stored programs cannot be delet- ed.
Protecting a Program If you want to prevent someone from writing over your program, do the following: A A A A Press the { { { { Program} } } } key. B B B B Select [Protect] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key.
Operation E E E E Press the [Select] key. F F F F Press the [OK] key. Recalling a Program A A A A Press the { { { { Program} } } } key. B B B B Make sure that [Recall] is selected. C C C C Press the [OK] key.
Security Mode This function prevents others from making prints of confidential docu- ments from the master. For example, if you want to print some documents with sensitive information, use this function after making your prints so that nobody can access that master again.
Operation Quality Start Mode If the machine is not used for a long period of time or you change the color drum unit, the ink on the drum might dry causing print quality to deterio- rate. To solve this problem, you can have the machine carry out a few idle spins of the drum before a print run.
Job Separation The print on the top of each print set in the paper delivery tray is pulled by the job separator. This function is useful when you make two or more print sets. R CAUTION: • While printing, do not touch the belt at the end of the paper delivery tray or the job separator.
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Operation A A A A Press the { { { { Job Separator} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Edge Erase Skip Feed B B B B Make your prints. Note ❒ After the last page of each print set is fed out to the paper delivery tray, the job separator pulls the last sheet of each group in Job Separation mode.
Conserving the Master The machine automatically changes the master length depending on the paper size you use. This saves both master and ink. a = Images on the master b = Masters c = Conserved area Limitation ❒ The optional document feeder is required.
Operation On Line Printing On Line printing allows you to use this machine as a PC printer. Limitation ❒ The optional PC controller is re- quired. Note ❒ Before printing onto A5K, 5 " K, or non-standard size pa- per, you need to select the paper size with the [Pnt.Size] key.
Auto On Line You can select whether the machine automatically switches to On Line mode when it receives data from a Preparation • The default setting for On Line mode is On. However, you can change the setting to Off if re- quired.
Operation Image Rotation When your original setting direction is different from the paper direction, the machine automatically rotates the original image by 90° to match the paper di- rection. Note ❒ The following tables list the combinations that can be used in Image Rotation mode.
Make-up Printing Features The optional editing function is required for this feature. Make-up mode enables you to do more than just make an exact copy of the orig- inal. A variety of editing and image processing functions allow you to quickly and easily customize your prints.
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Operation Mode Designated Area P./N. mode (Positive Neg- ative mode) Solid mode (Image Pattern mode) All Page Pattern mode (Area Pattern mode) All + Outline (Image Out- line and Area Pattern mode) Sample Command sheet/Original (Closed area method) BALLET BALLET LUNCH MENU Print...
Make-up Modes for Outside Designated Areas Mode Undesignated Area Letter mode: The area out- side designated areas is printed in Letter mode. Photo mode: The area out- side designated areas is printed in Photo mode. Save Area mode: The area outside the designated ar- eas is deleted.
Operation Background Patterns A total of 164 background patterns is available in Make-up mode: • 40 basic patterns • 40 patterns similar to the basic patterns but with patterns elements at 4 times the size. • 80 variants based on 90° rotations of all the basic and enlarged patterns. •...
Command Sheets for Make-Up Printing Command sheets are fed first so that the machine can recognize the areas of the original which are to be edited as designated areas. Command Sheets The command sheet is a sheet of paper designating the areas to be edited. Com- mand sheets must be made on white or translucent paper, and should be the same size as the original.
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Operation • There is no limit to the number of areas you can designate on a single com- mand sheet. • If designated areas on two or more command sheets overlap, the last com- mand sheet will apply to the overlapping portion. •...
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Designated area The designated area is sur- rounded by 3 sides of another designated area. Non-closed line Diagonal line method Note ❒ A diagonal line must be drawn through the area that you wish to edit. A A A A Put the command sheet on top of the original.
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Operation B B B B Draw a line using a felt tip pen (black, red or blue) with a thickness of at least 1mm. Note ❒ Make sure there is no break in the line. ❒ The diagonal line can be drawn from left to right or vice versa. ❒...
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Closed area method Note ❒ The line designating the area must be a closed loop. A A A A Put the command sheet on top of the original. B B B B Using a black, red, or blue felt tip pen, draw a line around the area to des- ignate.
Operation ❒ The line marking the designated area should be more than 2mm, 0.08", from any neighboring image. a = 2mm, 0.08" b = Neighboring image c = Line marking the designated area d = Image within the designated area Command Sheets and Finished Prints The following illustrations will help you understand how to draw a command sheet.
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Command Sheets for Make-Up Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Drawing a command sheet using a closed line fruit The closed line method is easier to use for complex areas, but it is less precise. It also takes longer to draw a command sheet with the closed line method.
Operation Make-up Printing A A A A Press the { { { { Make-Up} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Skip Feed Edge Erase B B B B Make sure that [1] is selected. Then press the [OK] key. C C C C Select the frame shape with the [←...
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❒ To change the value entered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and en- ter the new value. J J J J After you have finished designat- ing modes for all the command sheets, select [Outside Area] with the [←...
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Operation O O O O Place the first command sheet face down on the exposure glass and press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The beeper sounds after the com- mand sheet is scanned. Note ❒ Repeat step O for the other com- mand sheets.
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- Sample 3 Print the original as it is Change the drum unit for color printing Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape No. 39 Outside area: Letter mode Print Original Command sheet No.1 Make-up Samples , Designated area: All page pattern ZM-52 Print...
Operation Original Storage You can store frequently used origi- nals in machine memory and then easily recall them later to make prints whenever they are needed. Preparation • You can store up to 8 Original Storage settings in machine memory. •...
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E E E E Place the original on the exposure glass as shown, then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ If print images for an original have already been stored in ma- chine memory, check the stored images and choose whether to overwrite them or not.
Operation Selecting Stored Originals To select the images of originals that have been stored in machine memo- ry, do the following: A A A A Press the { { { { Original Storage} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Skip Feed Edge Erase B B B B...
F F F F Press the [OK] key. Removing Original Protection A A A A Press the { { { { Original Storage} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal Darker 1 Make-Up Darker 2 Over lay Economy Mode Edge Erase Skip Feed Original Storage...
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Operation D D D D Select the [Yes] or [No] key. Note ❒ Press the [No] key if you do not wish to delete the Stored Origi- nal. TPES580E...
Operation C C C C Press the [OK] key. Note ❒ If the one of the stored originals already chosen, the display in step C does not show. Skip to step D. D D D D Press the [OK] key. E E E E Place your originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
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Placing originals on the exposure glass A Place the first original on the exposure glass. B Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ When you select [Format] in step B, the original for the template should be placed first.
Operation Date Stamp Use this function to have the date stamped on prints. Preparation Before you use this function, you have to set the machine's internal clock with the user tools. See p.153 “1-6 Time Setting”. Limitation ❒ The font size of the date cannot be changed.
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B B B B Make sure that [Date] is selected. C C C C Press the [OK] key. D D D D Select the desired position and di- rection with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } {} } } } } } } } keys.
Operation Page Stamp Use this function to have page num- bers stamped on prints. Three numbering formats are avail- able: • P1, P2,..., P5 • 1/5, 2/5,..., 5/5 • -1-, -2-,..., -3- Limitation ❒ The size and font of Page Stamp cannot be changed.
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E E E E Press the [OK] key. If you selected [P1,P2] or [-1-,-2-] A Enter the first page number with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. Note ❒...
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Operation Placing your originals (K) on the exposure glass A Place the first original as shown in the illustration. Note ❒ Repeat step I for the other originals. Placing your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Place your originals as shown in the illustration.
Stamp Priority Preliminary One of the following 3 messages can be stamped on prints. CONFIDENTIAL PRIORITY PRELIMINARY Limitation ❒ Only one message can be stamped at a time. Note ❒ You can change some Stamp set- tings (size, density, or position) with the user tools.
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Operation H H H H Select the stamp position with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. I I I I Press the [OK] key.
Memory Combine You can combine originals in four ways: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print of 4 images 4 one-sided pages are printed onto 1 one-sided sheet, 4 original images on one side.
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Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 8 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print of 8 images ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 16 single-sided originals → → → → 1 single-sided print of 16 images Limitation ❒ To use “16 one-sided originals → 1 one-sided print of 16 images” mode, the optional document feeder is required.
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❒ You can set the machine to cancel Memory Combine mode after finishing your print job with the user tools. See “Cancel Comb.” on p.144 “4. Mode Set- ting”. ❒ Refer to the following table when you select the original and paper sizes. ❖...
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Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Placing originals on the exposure glass (inch version) Original 11" × 17"L Paper 11" × 17"L " × 14"L " × 11"KL " × 8 " L You can use these original and paper sizes in Combine 4, 8 Originals mode. You can use these original and paper sizes in Combine 4 Originals mode.
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F F F F Place your originals. Placing your original (K) on the exposure glass A Place your original as shown in the illustration. Placing your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Place your originals as shown in the illustration. Note ❒...
Operation G G G G Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ Even if the number of originals is less than the number required in the se- lected mode, prints can be made as shown in the illustration. In this case, press the { { { { q q } } } } key after all the originals have been scanned.
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❒ Check the following table for the relationship between the direction of the original and paper, and the number of repeated images. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Example: copying A4 L L originals onto A3L The number of repeated im- ages ❖...
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Operation A A A A Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. B B B B Select [Memory Combine] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. C C C C Press the [OK] key.
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Placing your original (K) on the exposure glass A Place your original as shown in the illustration. Placing your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Place your originals as shown in the illustration. Note ❒ To avoid originals misfeeding, fan the originals before placing them in the document feeder.
2. Optional Functions Optional Document Feeder Insert a stack of originals in the docu- ment feeder. It will be fed automati- cally. Originals Placing the following originals in the document feeder might cause mis- feeds or damage to the originals. Place the following kinds of originals on the exposure glass: •...
Optional Functions When you use thin originals, place one original at a time in the document feeder or place them on the exposure glass. The first 8mm, 0.32", of the leading edge and the last 2mm, 0.08" of the trailing edge cannot be printed. Make sure the leading edge margin is at least 8mm, 0.32", and the trailing edge margin is at least 2mm, 0.08".
Combine Printing Reference See p.63 “Combine Originals” for details. A A A A Insert the two originals face up. Note ❒ The first original will be printed on the left side of the paper. ❒ To avoid originals misfeeding, fan the originals before placing them in the document feeder.
Optional Functions ❒ If you place only one original, the beeper sounds after the first original has been scanned in. Place the second original and any print settings you require. Then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Manual Class Mode with Two or More Originals Reference...
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Note ❒ To avoid originals misfeeding, fan the originals before placing them in the document feeder. ❒ The originals are fed from the top of the stack. Make sure that the originals are placed in the correct sequence with the first on the top.
Optional Functions Color Printing Using the Optional Color Drum Color drum units are available as op- tions in addition to the standard black unit. For making color prints, a sepa- rate drum unit is necessary for each color. Note ❒ If the ink on the color drum dries, use the Quality Start mode.
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C C C C Pull the drum unit handle out slowly (B2). D D D D Lift the upper drum stay (B3) a lit- tle to unlock the drum unit, and then pull out the drum unit while holding the drum unit handle (B2) and the upper drum stay (B3).
Optional Functions I I I I Lift drum unit lock lever (B1). J J J J Close the front door. Note ❒ Make sure that the Open Cov- er/Unit indicator turns off, and the Color Drum indicator turns Printing in Two Colors After printing in one color, you can print in another color on the same side of the print.
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E E E E Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. F F F F Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and place them on the paper feed tray again as shown in the illustration. G G G G Change the drum unit.
Optional Functions Changing the Drum Size To save costs on master rolls and ink, you can shorten the length of each master by changing to an optional smaller drum. Printing Area (At 23° ° ° ° C/73° ° ° ° F, 65% RH) ❖...
3. Combination Chart Combination Chart This combination chart shows which modes can be used together. ✩ means that these modes can be used together. means that these modes cannot be used together. means that these modes cannot be used together (the function chosen sec- ond takes priority).
Accessing the User Tools The user tools allow you to customize various default settings. This section is intended for the machine adminis- trator. A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal...
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User Tools C C C C Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel dis- play, and then press the [OK] key. Note ❒ To change the value entered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key before pressing the [OK] key.
User Tools Menu Reference For accessing the user tools, see p.139 “Accessing the User Tools”. 1. System Mode Description Auto Reset The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after your job is finished. The automatic reset time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes or off (0 minutes).
User Tools Mode Data Print Energy Saving 2. Set Operat'n Mode Mode Min. Quantity Max. Quantity CopyCount Dis- play Panel Beeper LCD Contrast Description Use to print out the following data. Note ❒ Available settings: • Log Data (Number of prints made, how many times paper misfeeds occur and so on.) •...
3. Initial Setting Mode Description Paper Type Specifies the paper type at power on. ❒ Default: Std. (Standard) MSTR Makg. Specifies the image density at power on. Density ❒ Default: Std. (Standard) Original Priority Specifies the original mode at power on. ❒...
User Tools Mode Photo Contrast Photo(Screen) Eco.Mode ON/OFF Margin Eras.Area Adjusts the erase edges margin. Ratio Priority 4. Mode Setting Mode Auto Cycle ON/OFF Class Manual Set Ignore Paper Size If you are making prints on non-standard paper and the original No Orig.
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Mode Description No Orig. Size When you place originals of non standard sizes on the exposure glass, set original detection to “Ignore”. The machine will not de- tect the original size. ❒ Default: Not to ignore Background When you make prints in Photo, Letter/Photo, or Tint mode, the ON/OFF background of the prints might become dirty.
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User Tools Mode Cancel Comb. No. of Skip Feed Idling for Q.start Setting Q.start No. of Q.start Description Specifies whether Combine Originals or Memory Combine mode is cleared after finishing your print job. Note ❒ Default: Not to cancel Specifies the number of drum rotations in Skip Feed mode at power on.
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Mode Description Deflector Angle You can change the angle of the wing guide depending on the pa- per type you use. ❒ Default: Auto ❒ Available settings: Auto Class When you do not use the Separation mode, you can select the ma- chine's condition after each printing set is fed out to the paper de- livery tray.
User Tools Mode Auto Rotation Master length Cancel Stor.O.lay Specifies whether settings for Storage Overlay are retained, or 5. Stamp Mode Type Size Stamp Density Stamp Position Description When the direction in which your original is placed differs from that of the paper, the machine automatically rotates the original image by 90°...
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Mode Description Date Style Set You can select the format of the date stamp. ❒ Default: Month Day Year Date Position Set You can select the date stamp direction at power on in Date Stamp mode. ❒ Default: Upper Left Position(Date) You can edit the date stamp position.
User Tools 6. Administrator Mode ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ User Codes If user codes are turned on, operators must enter their user codes before they can operate the machine. The machine keeps count of the number of copies made under each user code. Turn this function on with the “Set User Code(s)”...
Del. User Code Key Operator Code Use to turn Key Operator Code mode on or off. Reg/Chg Key- OpCode Restrict. Access 7. On Line Mode Mode Description Set aut-O/L def Specifies whether Auto On Line mode is set to “On” or “Off” when power is switched on or after mode settings are cleared.
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I/O Buffer Menu Reset Description Sets the IP Address. Note ❒ Default: 011.022.033.044 Reference See the Printer Reference 1 for information about the IP Ad- dress setting. Sets the Ethernet communication speed. Note ❒ Default: Auto Sets the Network boot. Note ❒...
User Tool Menus in Detail 1-6 Time Setting A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal Darker 1 Make-Up Darker 2 B B B B Make sure that “1” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.
User Tools 3-4 Reproduction Ratio A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up B B B B Enter 3 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q C C C C Enter 4 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q...
D D D D Press the [Change] key. E E E E Change the number of drum rota- tions while one sheet of paper is fed with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys.
User Tools D D D D Select the temperature at which you use this machine with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. E E E E Press the [OK] key.
F F F F Select the paper type and misfeed condition with the [← ← ← ← ] or [→ → → → ] key. G G G G Press the [OK] key. H H H H Press the [Cancel] key. 5-4 Stamp Position Note ❒...
User Tools A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up B B B B Enter 5 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q C C C C Enter 4 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q...
A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal Darker 1 Make-Up Darker 2 B B B B Enter 5 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q C C C C Enter 7 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q...
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User Tools ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ -1- Stamp Default positions a = 8mm, 0.32" –1– GRPPOS2E a = 8mm, 0.32" GRPPOS3E A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up B B B B Enter 5 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q C C C C...
5-11 Make/Chg. Pattern A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter Normal Darker 1 Make-Up Darker 2 B B B B Enter 5 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q C C C C Enter 11 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q...
User Tools 6-1 Check Counter A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up B B B B Enter 6 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q C C C C Make sure that 1 is selected, and then press the [OK] key.
C C C C Enter 2 with the number keys, and then press the [OK] or { { { { q key. D D D D Select [Single] or [All] with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. E E E E Press the [OK] key.
User Tools F F F F Enter the new user code with the number keys. G G G G Press the [OK] key. 6-6 Del. User Code A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up B B B B...
If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs, the following messages will appear on the panel display. Message Meaning Check the original direc- The paper is not placed in the same direction as the original. tion.
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Troubleshooting Message Print image is larger than the selected paper size. Change the paper size. - When a service call message is shown on the panel display Press the [Exit] key. Then turn the main switch off and back on again. If a service code appears again, contact your service representative.
If You Cannot Make Prints as You Want Problem Misfeeds occur frequently. When you try to set several functions at a time, you can- not set some functions. Parts of the image are not printed in Edge Erase mode. Prints are blank or parts of the image are not printed.
Troubleshooting Loading Paper The Load Paper indicator (B) lights when the paper feed tray runs out of paper. Limitation ❒ Load paper when the paper feed tray is completely empty. If you add paper when some paper is left in the tray, it may cause multiple feeds or misfeeds.
x Clearing Misfeeds R CAUTION: • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or mas- ters. Note ❒ After clearing misfeeds, make sure that all the doors, covers, and units are closed and the x x indicator is off.
Troubleshooting • When paper edges stick together or paper is not fed in, fan the paper as shown. • When printing onto postcards or thick paper, lower the printing speed to setting 1 or 2. See p.27 “Changing the Printing Speed”. •...
E E E E If you cannot remove the misfed paper, remove it from the paper feed tray. F F F F Set the drum unit and close the front door. Note ❒ For setting the drum unit, see p.130 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”.
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Troubleshooting B B B B Lower drum unit lock lever (B1). C C C C Take out the drum. Note ❒ For taking out the drum unit, see p.130 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”. D D D D Remove the misfed paper from the drum.
F F F F Set the drum unit and close the front door. Note ❒ For setting the drum unit, see p.130 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”. - To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the original's leading edge margin is too narrow, the following action is necessary.
Troubleshooting x + D” Master Misfeeds in ”x the Master Feed Section A A A A Pull out the master tray until it stops. B B B B Open the master guide. C C C C Open the master tray cover (1). D D D D Remove the master roll (2).
C C C C Take out the drum. Note ❒ For taking out the drum unit, see p.130 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”. D D D D Pull out the misfed master from inside. E E E E Set the drum unit and close the front door.
Troubleshooting E E E E Pull out lever (E3) and remove the misfed master. F F F F Return lever (E3) and the master eject unit to their original posi- tions. G G G G Set the drum unit and close the front door.
- If master misfeeds occur often If the master misfeeds often, frag- ments of the master might be left in the bottom of the master tray. Re- move the fragments. A A A A Slide out the master tray. B B B B Open the cover at the bottom of the master tray while holding the lever and remove the fragments.
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Troubleshooting E E E E Return the document feed sheet to its original position. F F F F Close the document feeder (ADF) cover until it clicks in position and if necessary, close the docu- ment feeder. - To prevent originals misfeeding: Placing the following kinds of origi- nals on the exposure glass may cause...
When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M Lights MMake sure that the following doors/covers are closed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front door Close the front door completely. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Optional document feeder (ADF) cov- Close the document feeder (ADF) cover until it locks in position.
Troubleshooting When the Add Ink Indicator (j The Add Ink indicator (j) lights when it is time to supply ink. R CAUTION: • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. For other symptoms, consult a doctor. R CAUTION: •...
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C C C C Remove the used ink cartridge. D D D D Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. E E E E Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. Note ❒ Always supply ink of the same color. F F F F Return the ink holder to its original position until it clicks.
Troubleshooting When the Master End Indicator (C The Master End indicator (C) lights when it is time to replace the master roll or when you need to set the master roll. R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and function- ality, and we recommend that you use only the expendable supplies avail- able at an authorized dealer.
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G G G G Position the master roll so that the edge reaches the interior of the master holder. H H H H Close the master guide. I I I I Push in the master feed unit until it stops. When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights...
Troubleshooting When the Master Eject Indicator (k The Master Eject indicator (k) lights when it is time to empty the master eject unit or when you need to set the master eject unit. Note ❒ Ink is easily removed from skin by waterless hand cleaners followed by washing with soap and water.
When Other Indicators Are Lit Indicator Meaning and action The key counter (option) is not set. Insert the key counter. TPES270E • (Metric version) Color drum unit is installed. A3 A4 TPES280E • (Inch version) Color TPES280N A3/11" × 17" drum unit is set. •...
Troubleshooting When Prints Are Not Delivered in a Neat Stack When Printing on Small Size Paper A A A A Adjust the angle of the end plate by turning the screw clockwise or counterclockwise. When the Machine Cannot Detect the Paper Size If the paper size is not detected cor- rectly when printing, prints might not be delivered in a neat stack.
Poor Printing Dirty Background If the background of prints is dirty, the drum unit might be dirty. R CAUTION: • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. For other symptoms, consult a doctor. R CAUTION: •...
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Troubleshooting B B B B Pull out the drum unit. Note ❒ For taking out the drum unit, see p.130 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”. C C C C While pressing the drum lock, turn the drum until you can see the trailing edge of the master.
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E E E E Turn the drum unit and lock it after cleaning. F F F F Insert the drum unit until it locks into position, and then lower the drum unit lock lever. G G G G Close the front door. H H H H Turn on the main switch.
Troubleshooting Black Lines/Stained Prints Check the platen cover and clean it if dirty. See p.197 “Cleaning the platen cov- er”. Check the exposure glass and clean it if dirty. See p.197 “Cleaning the exposure glass”. Check the sheet of the optional document feeder and clean it if dirty. See p.198 “Cleaning the Sheet”.
Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine. Important ❒ Make sure that the m m indicator on the PC controller operation panel is off be- fore unplugging the power cord.
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Remarks • If the printed paper is stored for more than one day, the paper may become wrinkled. If this paper is used, wrinkles may also appear on the master. If the paper will be stored for more than one day, store it in its original wrapping paper or other protective covering.
Where to Put Your Machine Environment Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental con- ditions greatly affect its performance. Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec- tric shock might occur.
Remarks Power Connection R WARNING: • Connect the machine only to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and do not use an extension cord. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it.
Maintaining Your Machine To maintain high print quality, clean the following parts and units regular- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Cleaning the machine Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth. Then wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. Important ❒...
Remarks Cleaning the Optional Document Feeder Cleaning the Sheet A A A A Lift the document feeder. B B B B Clean the sheet with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. Note ❒ If you do not clean the sheet, marks on the sheet will be print- AM1D600...
Color Drum Type 55(L) A3, 11" × × × × 17" (Option) Color Drum Type 55(S) A4, 8 Exposure Glass Cover (Option) Printer Unit Type 80 RCP80 (Option) Interface Cable Type 85 (Option) Editing Function Type 85 (Option) Document Feeder (Option)
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