Operating Instructions Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versa- tility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
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Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law. • Money • Stamps • Bonds • Bank drafts • Checks •...
When using your machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety during Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. R CAUTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property. Examples of Indications Symbols R mean a situation that requires you take care.
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Safety Information R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. • Avoid multi-wiring. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary.
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R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause injury. • After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fixture. Otherwise, the machine might move or come down to cause a personal injury.
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 instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
Machine Exterior ... 2 Options ... 4 Operation Panel ... 5 Touch Panel Display ...6 What You can do with this Machine Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type ... 8 What You can do with this Machine ... 10 Function Summary ...
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Table of Contents Starting the Machine... 28 Power Switches ...28 Starting the Machine ...28 Turning on the Power ...29 Originals ... 30 Standard Size Originals ...30 Recommended Originals ...30 Non-recommended Originals for the Document Feeder ...30 Setting Originals on the Exposure Glass (Platen Glass) ... 31 Setting a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder ...
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Directional Magnification (%)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image in 1% Steps ... 63 Directional Size Magnification (inch)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image into the Copy Area ... 64 Poster Mode—Enlarging the Complete Image onto Several Sheets ...65 Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies ... 68 1 Sided 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals ...68 2 Sided 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals ...70 Book 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from Facing Pages of a Bound Original ...
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Table of Contents Staple—Stapling Copies ...104 Combination Chart ... 106 Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Summary of Image Overlay... 110 Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) ... 111 Text Overlay ... 111 Image Overlay ... 113 Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) ... 115 Text Overlay ...
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Designate Area Display ... 142 Designate Area Tools ... 144 Area Shapes ... 145 Frame/Line ... 148 Notes for Designating Areas ... 151 Selecting Modes for Designated Areas ... 152 Area Shapes ... 152 Delete Area—Erasing a Part of the Image ... 153 Save Area—Blanking out Part of the Image ...154 Frame/Line ...
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Table of Contents Changing the Machine’s Settings Changing Paper Size ... 184 Tray Paper Size... 184 and 3 Tray Paper Size ... 185 Changing Paper Size with the User Tools ... 185 User Tools ... 187 Accessing the User Tools ... 187 Exiting from the User Tools ...
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Projector Unit Operation Guide to Components ... 208 Before Operating the Projector ... 211 Available Films and Setting ... 211 About Copying ... 212 Notes for Operation ... 213 How to Copy from Film ... 214 Positioning the Projector ... 215 Preparing the Film ...
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Table of Contents Large Capacity Tray (LCT) (Option) ... 243 Projector Unit (Option) ... 243 Index Index ... 246...
Machine Exterior 1. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for copying. (platen glass) 2. Platen cover (option) Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass (platen glass) for copying. 3. Operation switch Press this switch to turn the power (on the On indicator lights up). To turn off the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).
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1. Ventilation hole Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct the ventilation hole by placing or leaning an object near it. If the machine overheats, a fault might occur. 2. Bypass tray Use to copy onto OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper, post cards, and non-standard size paper, 3.
Options This machine can be provided with the following options: 1. Platen cover Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass (platen glass) for copying. 2. Document feeder (ADF) Insert a stack of originals here. They will be fed automatically. 3.
1. Screen Contrast knob You can change the brightness of the display. 2. Special Accessory key Press to use the optional film projector unit. See page 207. 3. User Tools key Press to change the default setting. See page 187. 4.
Operation Panel Touch Panel Display Initial display This machine’s features are accessed by simply pressing the name of the feature and following the instruc- tions that come up on the display. Reference Regarding detailed information about each key and function, For how to use the touch panel display, Total number of copies to make COPY COUNTER...
Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type This machine comes in two versions. Refer to the table below for features available on your machine. Functions Auto Image Density Auto Color Select Full Color Black &...
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Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type Functions Edit type Basic type Recall Auto Start Program Auto Reduce/Enlarge Bypass Tray Copying Duplex/Combine Copying Default Setting User Tools Display Color Full color Full color...
What You can do with this Machine • Color Mode Page 40 • Shift • Full Color Copy • Center Erase • Black & White Copy *1 Optional 20-bin sorter stapler required. *2 Optional document feeder required. *3 Only for Edit type. •...
Function Summary See page 39. See page 40. See page 44. See page 47. See page 54. See page 91. Full color GCFCLR1E User color See page 85. See page 77. See page 68. Selecting the Color Black & White GCWTBL1E Scanned color Function Summary...
Preset R/E—Reducing and enlarging us- ing preset ratios Size Magnification(inch)—Fitting the original to a copy of a different size Poster Mode—Enlarging the complete image onto several sheets Reducing and Enlarging Zoom—Reducing and enlarging in 1% steps GCTHEN1E Directional Magnification (%)—Stretching and squeezing the image in 1% steps 1: Horizontal % 2: Vertical %...
Function Summary Shift—Centering/Cornering the Image Erasing Parts of the Copy Image Center Erase—Erasing the center mar- gin of the original image Center/Border Erase—Erasing the center margin and surrounding area of the original image Shifting the Image Margin Adjustment —Adding margins for binding Border Erase—Erasing the surrounding area of the original image...
Front Cover—Copying a front cover Front & Back Cover—Copying front cover and adding back cover Adding the Cover Front & Back Cover—Copying front and back covers GCHYOS1E Function Summary See page 82. GCHYOS3E...
Function Summary 1Sided 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from one-sided originals Book 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from facing pages of a bound original Book 1 Sided—From book originals to 2 one-sided copies Making Duplex Copies 2 Sided 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from two-sided originals Multi 2 Sided—Making two-sided cop- ies from a book...
Making Combine Copies Combine 2 Originals—Combining two originals Color Conversion—Converting a se- lected color into a different color Color Background—Making copies with a color background Combine 4 Originals—Combining four originals GCSYYK1E Color Creation Color Erase—Erasing the selected color Type Mask—Coloring text part and background part separately Function Summary See page 75.
Function Summary Outline Image—Copying only the out- line of the image Slanted Image—Slanting the copy im- Positive/Negative—Copying in comple- mentary colors Image Creation Shadow Image—Adding a shadow around the copy image elements Mirror Image—Making a mirror image Repeat Image—Copying a part of the original image repeatedly GCHATN1E See page 91.
Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Full Image Overlay—Overlaying the overlay image onto a background 1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original Color Balance—Adjusting and Storing the Color Balance Color Balance Adjustment—Adjusting the color balance Dark Color Balance Program—Storing and recalling the color balance Color Balance Sample—Sampling the color balance Area Image Overlay—Overlaying a portion of the overlay image onto a...
Function Summary Color Adjustment—Adjusting a Single Color Soft/Sharp Background Density Image Adjustment Contrast GCGAZO1E Pastel GCGAZO2E See page 131. See page 132. GCGAZO3E...
Function Summary Sort—Sorting into sets (123, 123, 123) Staple—Stapling copies Using the Projector (Option) Finishing (Option) Stack—Stacking together all copies of a page (111, 222, 333) GCSORT1E GCSORT3E See page 102. GCSORT2E See page 207.
Color Sample Chart Color Sample Chart This is the User Color sample. You can mix the basic colors to make your own colors (User Color). Note The color sample might differ somewhat from actual copies due to printing effects.
Selecting Functions On the touch panel display, you can find keys, instructions and messages. By pressing keys on the display, you can select or deselect functions, and enter data for the selected modes. If you make a mistake and wish to clear the current settings, press the Clear Modes key.
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Using the Touch Panel Display Checking the Functions You Have Selected When you set one or more copy settings, the last item you selected will remain on the screen. [Check Modes] key To check all the settings you have set so far, press the [Check Modes] key.
Starting the Machine To start the machine, press the operation switch to turn the power on. Note This machine automatically enters Energy Saver mode or turns itself off if you do not use the machine for a while. About Energy Saver mode, see page 55.
Turning on the Power Press the operation switch to make the On indi- cator lights up. Note If the power is not turned on when the operation switch is pressed, check if the main power switch is on. If off, turn it on.
Originals Standard Size Originals The machine will detect original of the following sizes and directions as standard size originals: When you set originals on the exposure glass (platen glass) Metric version A3l, B4l, A4lp, B5lp, A5lp, 8 Inch version 11" 17"l, 10"...
Setting Originals on the Exposure Glass (Platen Glass) Lift the platen cover or the document feeder. Set the original face down on the exposure glass (platen glass). The original should be aligned to the rear left corner. Lower the platen cover or the document feeder. Setting Originals on the Exposure Glass (Platen Glass) 1.
Setting a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder Setting a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder You can insert a stack of originals into the document feeder. These originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass (platen glass). Note Some originals are unsuitable for the document feeder.
Setting one Original at a Time in the Document Feeder If you set one original at a time in the document feeder, the second and subsequent originals can be fed and copied automatically without pressing the Start key. Note Do not press down or hold originals after inserting them. While originals are fed from the original table to the exposure glass (platen glass), do not pull them out.
Setting Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder Setting Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder You can insert a stack of originals of different standard sizes (e.g. A4, B5 etc.) into the document feeder. These originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass (platen glass). Preparation To use this function, you have to select ADF Mixed Sizes mode with the user tools.
When copying from non-standard sized originals, enter the original size so that copy is well aligned. Limitation You must set your non-standard size originals on the exposure glass (platen glass). Reference For the standard sizes the machine can detect, Note The dimensions you can enter must be within the following ranges: Vertical size 50 - 297mm (in 1mm steps), 2.0"...
Removing the Platen Cover to Copy a Large Original Removing the Platen Cover to Copy a Large Original You can remove the platen cover to copy a large (more than A3, 11" Note You cannot remove the document feeder. To remove the platen cover, lift it out. Note Lift the platen cover with both hands.
Basic Operation How to Make Copies Set your original on the exposure glass (platen glass) or in the document feeder. 31, 32, or 33. Confirm that the [Auto Color Select], [Text/ Photo], [Auto Paper Select], [Full Size] keys are selected. If not, press the keys. Note Auto Color Select see page 40.
Adjusting Copy Image Density Image density affects the contrast of copies. With these functions you can control the image density so that copies match originals. Make the selection you require then set your originals and press the Start key. Auto image density The machine automatically controls the image density.
Basic Operation Selecting a Color Mode Select a color mode that best suits your originals and copying requirements. Auto color select mode The machine automatically detects whether the original has color parts or not. Originals with only black im- ages will be copied in Black & White mode. Originals with some color areas will be copied in Full Color mode. Note If you make one copy set of a black original using the document feeder, it is recommended to select Black &...
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Single color mode This function makes copies in single colors. Note 12 basic colors: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Beige, Marine Blue, Pink, Purple 15 user colors: Up to 15 colors can be manually mixed and stored in memory. 1 scanned color (Only for Edit type): You can scan in a color from an original.
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Basic Operation Press the [OK] key. Set your originals, then press the Start key. -Scanned color (Only for Edit type) Note When Single Color copying, Scanned colors might come out lighter. “Scanned color” means that the color is specified from the original image directly.
Twin color mode This function makes copies with black parts in the selected color and other parts in the other selected color. Reference For copy samples, see page 12. Note You can have colored areas copied in one of the following colors: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Green, Orange, Marine Blue, Beige, Pink, Purple and User Colors You can have black parts copied in one of the following colors: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Green, Orange, Marine Blue, Beige, Pink, Purple, and User Colors...
Basic Operation Selecting the Original Image Type To optimize the likeness between copies and originals, select an image type that matches your originals. Note You can adjust the readability of black lettering in colored areas, Auto original type select mode This mode is selected automatically when the Full Color is selected and optimizes the likeness of copies to originals.
Text mode This modes is suitable for copying originals consisting of characters, line diagrams, and letter, but not photo- graphic images. Press the [Text] key. Set your originals, then press the Start key. Photo mode This mode is suitable for copying originals consisting of pictures, photographs, and screened letters/areas, but not solid letters.
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Basic Operation Special original mode Use this function for originals written in highlight pen, originals printed from inkjet printers, or maps. Press the [Special Original] key. Select your desired original type from the [High- light Pen], [Inkjet Output], and [Map] key. Set your originals, then press the Start key.
Selecting the Copy Paper Size Select a suitable size of copy paper based on the original size and the reproduction ratio. Auto paper select The machine automatically selects a suitable size of copy paper based on the original size and the reproduc- tion ratio.
Basic Operation Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto thick paper, adhesive labels, OHP transparencies, or non-standard size paper. Also use the bypass tray to copy onto the reverse side of paper that has already been copied onto. Note The following limitations apply: Normal paper (64 ~ 105g/m...
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Copying onto standard size paper with the bypass tray Note When you copy onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto, Open the bypass tray. Press the [Normal Paper], [Thick], [Extra Thick], or [OHP] key. Note Make sure that the [Standard Size] key is selected.
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Basic Operation Set your originals, then press the Start key. Copying onto non-standard size paper with the bypass tray Preparation You can register non-standard paper sizes you use often in keys [Custom1], [Custom2], and [Custom3] with the user tools. See page 193. Note Be sure to set the size.
Adjust the paper guides to the paper size. Note Make sure that the paper guides match the paper size. If the paper guides are not adjusted to the pa- per size properly, paper might be skewed or a paper misfeed might occur. Insert the paper into the bypass tray.
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Basic Operation Copying onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto Note If you wish to copy 2 sided onto normal paper, use the Duplex feature. Make sure that you set your original and the copy paper in the correct direction to achieve the results you require. Original set on Copy paper set in the exposure glass...
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Open the bypass tray. Insert the paper into the bypass tray. Note Make sure the front side (the side that has been cop- ied onto) faces down. Press the [Duplex Back] key. Note When you copy onto non-standard size paper, press the [Custom Size Orig.] key and select or enter the size.
Basic Operation Auto Reduce/Enlarge—Having the Machine Choose the Reproduction Ratios The machine can select the proper reproduction ratio based on the selected paper size and the original size. 1 1 1 GCYHEN1E Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Example: Metric version: original: A3l,...
Energy Saver Mode—Saving Energy If you do not operate the machine for a certain period after copying or press the Energy Saver key, the display goes out and the machine enters Energy Saver mode. When you press the Energy Saver key again and originals are set in the document feeder or when the platen cover or document feeder is opened, the machine returns to the ready condition.
Basic Operation Auto Start—Entering Copy Job Settings during the Warm-up Period If you press the Start key during the warm-up period, the Start key will blink and the machine will start copying after the warm-up period. Set your copy settings during the warm-up pe- riod.
Program—Storing and Recalling Your Copy Settings in Memory You can store up to five frequently used copy job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note If you want to change the stored programs, store another program again. Storing Your Settings Set the copy settings you want to put into memory.
Basic Operation Select the program number you want to recall. The stored settings are displayed. Note Only programs with m contain a program. Set your originals, then press the Start key. Check Modes—Checking the Selected Copy Jobs By pressing the [Check Modes] key, you can see at a glance the modes you have selected.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Preset R/E—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Note You can add up to two preset ratios with the user tools. You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratios, parts of the image might not be copied or margins will appear on copies.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Enlarging Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Make sure that the [Preset R/E / Zoom] key is selected. Select the ratio you require. Set your originals, then press the Start key. Zoom—Reducing and Enlarging in 1% Steps You can change the reproduction ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% steps. Note You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper.
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Adjust the reproduction ratio with the [+] or [-] key. Note To change the ratio entered, press the Clear/Stop key and enter a new ratio. Set your originals, then press the Start key. Using the Number keys Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Input Ratio] keys.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Size Magnification—Fitting the Original to a Copy of a Different Size The suitable reproduction ratio will be automatically selected when you enter the length of the original and the length of the copy image you want. Note You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper.
Directional Magnification (%)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image in 1% Steps 1: Horizontal % 2: Vertical % Copies can be reduced or enlarged at different reproduction ratios horizontally and vertically. Note You can select a ratio from between 25% to 400%. You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Directional Size Magnification (inch)—Stretching and Squeezing the Im- age into the Copy Area 1: Horizontal original size 2: Vertical original size 3: Horizontal copy size 4: Vertical copy size The suitable reproduction ratios will be automatically selected when you enter the horizontal and vertical lengths of the original and copy image you require.
Poster Mode—Enlarging the Complete Image onto Several Sheets You can enlarge the complete image of originals onto several sheets. This function is convenient for making posters. Note In this function, the copies are delivered with margins around the copy image (about 15mm, 0.6"). If you want to paste the sheets to make a poster (one large sheet), cut the margins out.
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Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using the [Number of Pages] key By entering the desired number of pages, the machine automatically calculates the suitable enlargement ratio for copying. Select the copy paper size. Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Poster Mode] key. Note If you are using Auto Color Select mode and then choose Poster Mode, the machine switches automati-...
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Using the [Direct. Mag. (%)] key By entering the desired enlargement ratio, the machine automatically calculates the necessary number of copy pages. Select the copy paper size. Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. Press the [Poster Mode] key. Press the [Direct. Mag. (%)] key. Enter the ratio.
Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies 1 Sided 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals This function makes 2 one-sided originals onto two-sided copy. Limitation You cannot use the following copy paper in this function: • Paper smaller than A5, 5 " •...
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Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, The resulting copy image will differ according to the direction in which you set your original (lengthwise p or widthwise l). Originals *1 The illustrations show the directions of copied images on the front and back, not the directions of delivery. Press the [Duplex/Combine] key.
Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies Press the [Even] key or the [Odd] key accord- ing to the number of your originals. Note When you set the odd originals, back side of the last page is blank. If you don’t know the total number of originals, press the [Auto Count] key, then press the [Start Count] key.
Book 2 Sided—Making Two-Sided Copies from Facing Pages of a Bound Original Use this feature to copy facing pages of a book or magazine onto both sides of the copy paper. Note Select the lengthwise p copy paper. Refer to the following table when you select original and copy paper sizes with 100% ratio: Metric version Original Copy Paper...
Duplex—Making 2-Sided Copies Multi 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from a Book This function copies three sides of a pamphlet to one single-sided copy and one double-sided copy. Note Refer to the following table when you select original and copy paper sizes with 100% ratio: Metric version Original Copy Paper...
Book 1 Sided—From Book Originals to 2 One-sided Copies This function makes one-sided copies from two facing pages of bound (book) originals. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Note Refer to the following table when you select original and copy paper sizes with 100% ratio: Metric version Original Copy Paper...
Series Copies—Making Single Copies 2 Sided 1 Sided—From Two-sided Originals to 2 One-sided Copies The optional document feeder is required to use this function. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Select the lengthwise p copy paper. Press the [2 Sided 1 Sided] key.
Combine 2 Originals—Combining 2 Originals The optional document feeder is required to use this function. This function automatically combines 2 one-sided originals onto one copy. Note The machine cannot copy originals different in size and direction. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Setting Originals (Originals set in the document feeder) Originals reading from left to right Originals reading from top to bottom...
Combine Press the [Combine 2 originals] key. Set your originals in the document feeder, then press the Start key. Combine 4 Originals—Combining 4 Originals Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. Select the widthwise l copy paper. Press the [Combine 4 originals] key.
Shift—Centering/Cornering the Image You can move the image to a corner or edge as well as center it. This function is useful when the copy paper is larger than the original. Note You cannot use 12" 18", 13" 19" size copy paper for this function. Press the [Shift/Book] key.
Shift—Shifting the Image Margin Adjustment—Adding Margins for Binding You can make a margin by shifting the image to the left or right. This function is useful when you want to bind copies. Note You can change the width of the binding margin as follows: Metric Version 0 - 20mm (in 1mm steps) Inch Version...
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Set the margins on the front side and back side of copy paper. Note To change the value entered, press the [Clear] key and enter a new value. To make a left margin, press the [ number displayed reaches the required setting. To make a right margin, press the [ number displayed reaches the required setting.
Erase—Erasing Parts of the Copy Image Erase—Erasing Parts of the Copy Image Center Erase—Erasing the Center Margin of the Original Image Border Erase—Erasing the Surrounding Area of the Original Image Center/Border Erase—Erasing the Center Margin and Surrounding Area of the Original Image Reference For functions that cannot be used together with these functions, see page 106.
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Note The position of the margin to be erased is determined according to the original size and reproduction ratio. l Copy paper p Copy paper 1:Erased part Press the [Shift/Book] key. Press the [Center Erase], [Border Erase], or [Center/Border Erase] key. Adjust the width of the margin to be erased by pressing the [+] or [–] key.
Cover Sheet—Adding or Inserting Sheets Front Cover—Copying a Front Cover The optional document feeder is required to use this function. Note The cover sheets should be identical in size and direction with the copy paper. The cover sheets should be fed from the bypass tray. The covers are copied in Thick mode.
When you use Front Cover mode with 2 Sided Enter 2 Sided 1 Sided or 2 Sided 2 Sided mode. See page 70 or 74. Follow the steps 1 to 2 on page 82. Select [Image] or [Blank] key depending on the reverse side of first original has an image or not.
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Cover Sheet—Adding or Inserting Sheets When you use Front & Back covers mode with 1 Sided Press the [Shift/Book] key. Press the [Front & Back Cover] key. Select the [Copy] or [Blank] key to choose whether to copy onto the back cover. Set your originals in the document feeder.
Color Conversion—Converting a Selected Color into a Different Color This function converts a selected color of an original into a different color on the copy. Reference For copy samples, see page 17. Note Up to 4 colors can be converted at one time. Colors you can convert to: Yellow, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Black, White, and Scanned Color (only one Scanned Color can be selected at a time)
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Color Creation Select the original color (color to be converted). Select the new color (color to convert to). If you want to convert more than one color, re- peat steps 3 and 4. Note If you pick the wrong color, press the [Clear] key. Press the [OK] key.
Color Erase—Erasing the Selected Color This function erases a selected color from the original image. Reference For copy samples, see page 17. Note Up to 4 colors can be erased at one time. Colors that can be erased: Yellow, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Black, and Scanned Color (only one Scanned Color can be selected at a time) This function can be made more or less sensitive to the color to be erased.
Color Creation Color Background—Making Copy with Color Background This function makes copies with a selected color background. Reference For copy samples, see page 17. Note Colors that can be selected as a background color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Black, Beige, Pink, Marine Blue, Purple, Scanned Color, and User Colors In this mode, color tones of photo or picture in originals might be changed due to the color on the background.
Type Mask—Coloring Text Part and Background Part Separately This function copies coloring text part and background part separately. Reference For copy samples, see 17. Note When the machine is not able to differentiate between the color of text/images and the background, the background is copied using the specified text color.
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Color Creation Press the [Text] key and select the color for the Text. Note You can select the color density level. Press the [OK] key. Set your originals, then press the Start key.
Outline Image—Copying only the Outline of the Image This function copies only the outline of the image. Note This function is copied in Auto Image Density and Text/Photo mode. Colors that can be selected as an outline color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Black, Beige, Pink, Marine Blue, Purple, Scanned Color, and User Colors.
Image Creation Shadow Image—Adding a Shadow around the Copy Image Elements This function adds a shadow around the edges of copy image elements. You can select block shadow or offset shadow. 1: Offset 2: Block The orientation of the original decides the position of the shadow as follows: Originals Set on the exposure glass...
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Shadow widths: Metric version: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm Inch version: 0.04", 0.08", 0.12", 0.16" Same color shadow Press the [Image Creation] key. Press the [Shadow Image] key. Press the [Block] or [Offset] key. Adjust the width by pressing the [+] or [–] key. Make sure the [Same Color Halftone] key is selected.
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Image Creation Select color shadow Press the [Image Creation] key. Press the [Shadow Image] key. Press the [Block] or [Offset] key. Adjust the width by pressing the [+] or [–] key. Press the [Shadow Color/Density] key. Select the color, then press the [OK] key. Note You can select the color density level.
Slanted Image—Slanting the Copy Image This function slants the copy image at a selected angle. Note The slant direction is decided as shown in the illustration. You can select the angle from –45 to +45 . Depending on the angle, some parts of the image may be lost. Press the [Image Creation] key.
Image Creation Mirror Image—Making a Mirror Image This function makes a mirror image copy of the original. Note Set the original as below when setting on the exposure glass (platen glass). Press the [Image Creation] key. Press the [Mirror Image] key. Set your originals, then press the Start key.
Repeat Image—Copying a Part of an Original Image Repeatedly This function copies a part of the original image repeatedly. Note When this function is used, the leading edge margin of 10mm, 0.4" is set on the copy paper. There are three ways to specify the image of the original to be repeated as follows: Size Input: This function allows you to reproduce the top band of an original repeatedly down the entire copy.
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Image Creation When using the [Size Input] key Press the [Image Creation] key. Press the [Repeat Image] key. Press the [Size Input] key. Enter the horizontal and vertical length with the Number keys then press the [#] key. Note The length that you can enter is 1 ~ 300mm, 0.1" ~ 11.7".
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When using the [Number of Images] key Press the [Image Creation] key. Press the [Repeat Image] key. Press the [Number of Images] key. Enter a horizontal and vertical number between 1 and 15 and press the [#] key. Note If the horizontal and vertical settings are 1 cannot press the [#] key.
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Image Creation When using the [Editor Area] key (Only for Edit type) Press the [Image Creation] key. Press the [Repeat Image] key. Set your original on the exposure glass (platen glass), then press the [Editor Area] key. Limitation You cannot set your originals in the document feeder. Mark diagonally opposite corners of area to be repeated.
Positive/Negative—Copying in Complementary Colors This function copies the original image in complementary colors. If you use a black and white original, black and white areas of the original are reversed. Note If you copy using twin color mode, white areas are changed to black, black areas are changed to white, and color areas are changed to the selected color.
Finishing Note To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in the paper tray. If there is no improve- ment, change to copy paper with less curl. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, Sort—Sorting into Sets (123, 123, 123) The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function.
Set your originals in the document feeder. Press the Start key. Stack—Stacking together all Copies of a Page (111, 222, 333) The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. All copies of each original are delivered to the same bin. For stacking, the following limitations apply: Normal paper mode l: A3, 13"...
Finishing Staple—Stapling Copies The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. Each copy set can be stapled together. Note When you select Staple mode, Sort mode is automatically selected. You cannot use Staple mode with Stack mode. You cannot use OHP transparencies or non-standard size paper in Staple mode.
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For stapling, the following limitations apply: Normal paper mode l: A3, 13" Maximum paper size p: A4, 8 l: B5, 8" Minimum paper size p: B5, 8 Maximum paper capacity 2 - 50 copies of bin Reference If you want to add staples, see page 179.
Combination Chart : These modes can be used together. : These modes can be used together with some limitations. : The original mode is overridden and only the newly selected mode is active. : These modes cannot be used together. Auto Image Density Image Density Manual Image Density...
Summary of Image Overlay There are four kinds of Image Overlay. Full Image Overlay Image Overlay Area Image Overlay Summary of Image Overlay Text ( See page 111.) Image ( See page 113.) Text ( See page 115.) Image ( See page 117.)
1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original This function overlay the foreground image original onto a background image original. Text Overlay This function can colorize a text original (foreground image original) and overlay it on the full color image original (background image original).
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Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Press the [Image Overlay] key. Note The maximum original size is A4p, 8 When the background original is B5p, A5p, 8 11"p Post card l size, press the [Change] key. Press the [Text] key in the Full Image Overlay. If you want to change the text color, press the [Text Color] key.
Image Overlay This function can overlay an image original on the full color base image original. Set the foreground image original (original that has the image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass. Then set the background image original (original that will be the back- ground image) on the left of the exposure glass.
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Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) If you want to adjust the color creation, press the [Color Creation] key. Make any adjustments you require. Note Color Conversion, see page 85. Color Erase, see page 87. Color Background, see page 88. Press the [OK] key.
1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original This function overlay a portion of the foreground image original onto a background image original. Text Overlay Use this function to colorize the text in the selected area and lay it over the background image. Set the foreground image original (original that has the text or image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass.
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Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Mark diagonally opposite corners of the overlay image area to be overlaid. Note If you want to clear the setting, press the [Erase] key. Press the [Confirm Selection] key. Mark diagonally opposite corners of destination area.
Image Overlay This function can overlay a selected image over another original image. Image overlay without opacity mode Set the foreground image original (original that has the image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass. Then set the background image original (original that will be the back- ground image) on the left of the exposure glass.
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Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Press the [Confirm Selection] key. Mark diagonally opposite corners of destination area. Press the [Confirm Selection] key. If you want to edit the image, press the [Edit Overlay Image] key. Note If you want to edit the background original, press the [Edit Background] key.
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Image overlay with opacity mode Set the foreground image original (original that has the image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass. Then set the background image original (original that will be the back- ground image) on the left of the exposure glass. Press the [Image Overlay] key.
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Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Make any adjustments you require. Note You can select the overlay image density with Overlay Opacity. Image Density, see page 39. Color Mode, see page 40. Original Type, see page 44. Image Adjustment, see page 132.
Edit Background—Editing the Image to be Composed You can edit the selected image. Note The modes that can be set are as follows: Color/Image: Image Density, Color Mode, Original Type, Image Adjustment, Color Adjustment, Color Balance Ad- justment Color Creation: Color Conversion, Color Erase, Color Background Color/Image Press the [Edit Background] key.
Edit Background—Editing the Image to be Composed Basic Settings—Changing Job Settings Color Creation Press the [Edit Background] key. Press the [Color Creation] key. Make any adjustments you require. Note Color Conversion, see page 85. Color Erase, see page 87. Color Background, see page 88.
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