Ricoh Aficio MP 1800 Operating Instructions Manual

Ricoh Aficio MP 1800 Operating Instructions Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Placing Originals
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Copying
Appendix
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Operating Instructions
Copy Reference

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Copy Reference Placing Originals Copying Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Manuals for This Machine Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine. Important ❒ Media differ according to manual. ❒ The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents. ❒...
  • Page 4 ❖ Network Guide Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environ- ment, and use the software provided. This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and settings that might not be available on this machine. Images, illustrations, and information about operating systems that are supported might also differ slightly from those of this machine.
  • Page 5: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine Available functions differ depending on the model and options. Reference p.2 “Functions Requiring Optional Configurations” Types of Duplex Copies ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → 2 Sided 1 Page See p.47 “Duplex (Type 2 only)”. ❖...
  • Page 6 ❖ 1 Sided 8 Pages → Combine 2 Sided 1 Page See p.53 “Two-Sided Combine (Type 2 only)”. GCSHVYAE 1 Front 2 Back ❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 2 Sided 1 Page See p.53 “Two-Sided Combine (Type 2 only)”. GCSHVY1E ❖...
  • Page 7: Combining Multiple Pages Onto A Single Page

    Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page See p.50 “One-Sided Combine”. ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Sided 1 Page GCSHVY7J ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 1 Sided 1 Page GCSHVY8J ❖ 2 Sided 1 Page → Combine 1 Sided 1 Page GCSHVYOJ...
  • Page 8: Copying Originals Such As Books

    ❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Sided 1 Page GCSHVYBJ Copying Originals Such as Books See p.56 “Series Copies”. ❖ Bound Originals → 1 Sided 2 Pages CP2B0100 ❖ 2 Sided 1 Page → 1 Sided 2 Pages Copying onto Envelopes ❖...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i What You Can Do with This Machine..............iii Types of Duplex Copies .................... iii Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page ............v Copying Originals Such as Books................vi Copying onto Envelopes ................... vi How to Read This Manual ..................1 Symbols ........................1 Names of Major Options ....................1...
  • Page 10 3. Appendix Combination Chart....................59 Supplementary Information ................60 INDEX......................63 viii...
  • Page 11: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Note ❒ For proper use of this product, be sure to read About This Machine first. ❒ Supplementary information about the copier mode is described in “Supple- mentary Information”. Reference p.60 “Supplementary Information” Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes.
  • Page 12: Functions Requiring Optional Configurations

    Functions Requiring Optional Configurations Certain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. See the table below. Function Option Paper Tray Unit ARDF (1- or 2-tray type) Duplex (Type 2 Only) 2 Sided→Duplex (Type 2 Only) Required 1 Sided→2 Sided Combine/Series (Type 2 Only) 2 Sided→1 Sided Combine/Series Required 2 Sided→2 Sided Combine/Series (Type 2 Only)
  • Page 13: Display

    Display This section explains how to read the display and how to use the selection keys on the initial copy display. Note ❒ The copy display is set as the default screen when the machine is turned on. Reading the Display ❖...
  • Page 14: Using The Keys On The Control Panel

    Using the Keys on the Control Panel APE010S {Escape} key Selection keys Correspond to items at the bottom line on Press to cancel an operation or return to the display. the previous display. Example: initial copy display {OK} key • When the instruction “press [100%]” Press to set a selected item or entered nu- appears in this manual, press the left meric value.
  • Page 15: User Tools Menu (Copier Features)

    User Tools Menu (Copier Features) This section describes items you can set in the copier feature. The copier features screen can be displayed by pressing the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details about how to set up these items, see General Settings Guide. Item Description APS/ Auto R/E Priority...
  • Page 17: Placing Originals

    1. Placing Originals This chapter describes the types of originals you can set and how to place originals. Originals This section describes the types of originals that can be placed, paper sizes that are automatically detected, and missing image area. Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals The following describes recommended paper sizes and weights, and non-rec- ommended originals for the ADF or ARDF.
  • Page 18 Placing Originals Non-compatible originals for the ADF or ARDF Placing the following types of originals in the ADF or ARDF can cause paper misfeeds or light and black lines, or result in damage to the originals. Place these originals on the exposure glass instead. •...
  • Page 19: Sizes Detectable By Auto Paper Select

    Originals Sizes Detectable by Auto Paper Select Sizes detectable from the exposure glass, and ADF or ARDF are: ❖ Metric version " × Size A3L A4KL A5KL B4 JIS B5 JIS B5 JIS 13"L Location of the original × × Exposure glass ADF / ARDF : Detectable ×...
  • Page 20 Placing Originals Maximum scanning area ❖ Exposure glass CP01AEE ❖ ADF or ARDF CP02AEE Note ❒ When you copy custom size originals, make sure you specify the size of the originals. If not, the image may not be copied properly. Reference p.16 “Specifying the Original Size When a Paper Tray is Selected”...
  • Page 21: Missing Image Area

    Originals Missing Image Area Even if you correctly place originals in the ADF or ARDF, or on the exposure glass, margins of a few millimeters on all four sides of the original might not be copied. GCGENK2E 1 0.5 mm (0.02") or more 2 0.5 mm (0.02") or more 3 2 ±...
  • Page 22: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Placing Originals This section describes the procedure for placing originals on the exposure glass and in the ADF or ARDF. Take care to place originals after any correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this precaution could cause marks on the exposure glass that will be copied onto paper.
  • Page 23: Placing Originals On The Exposure Glass

    Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass Place originals on the exposure glass. Important ❒ Do not lift the exposure glass cover, ADF, or ARDF forcefully. Otherwise, it will be damaged, or the cover of the ADF or ARDF might open. Lift the exposure glass cover, ADF, or ARDF.
  • Page 24: Placing Originals In The Adf Or Ardf

    Placing Originals Placing Originals in the ADF or ARDF Place originals in the ADF or ARDF. Settings should be made when placing custom size originals. ❖ When placing custom size originals: See p.16 “Specifying the Original Size When a Paper Tray is Selected” and p.18 “Specifying the Original Size When the Bypass Tray is Selected”.
  • Page 25 Placing Originals Adjust the document guide to the original size. Set the aligned originals face up into the ADF or ARDF. Do not stack originals beyond the limit mark. The first page should be on the top. Be sure not to block the sensor or load the original untidily. Doing so may cause the machine to detect the size of the scanned image incorrectly or dis- play a paper misfeed message.
  • Page 26: Specifying The Original Size When A Paper Tray Is Selected

    Placing Originals Specifying the Original Size When a Paper Tray is Selected You can select either regular or custom for the size of the original when a paper tray is selected. Regular sizes When placing regular size originals on the exposure glass, or in the ADF or AR- DF, select the size of the originals from the regular sizes shown on the display.
  • Page 27 Placing Originals Custom sizes When placing custom size originals on the exposure glass, or in the ADF or AR- DF, specify the size of the originals using the number keys. Important ❒ Originals that have a vertical length of 105–297 mm (4.2"-11.6") and a horizon- tal length of 128-1,260 mm (5.1"-49.6") can be specified.
  • Page 28: Specifying The Original Size When The Bypass Tray Is Selected

    Placing Originals Enter the vertical size of the original (Vert.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed When the custom size originals settings are registered, appears on the top of the copy display. Note ❒...
  • Page 29 Placing Originals Select [Original Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Regular Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. When [Auto Detect] is selected, the size of the placed original will be detected automatically.
  • Page 30 Placing Originals Custom sizes When placing custom size originals on the exposure glass, or in the ADF or AR- DF, specify the size of the originals using the number keys. Important ❒ Originals that have a vertical length of 105–297 mm (4.2"-11.6") and a horizon- tal length of 128-1,260 mm (5.1"-49.6") can be specified.
  • Page 31 Placing Originals Enter the vertical size of the original (Vert.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed When the custom size originals settings are registered, appears on the top of the copy display. Note ❒...
  • Page 32 Placing Originals...
  • Page 33: Copying

    2. Copying This chapter describes procedures for making copies in various modes. Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for making copies. Important ❒ When User Code Authentication is set, enter your user code (up to eight dig- its) with the number keys so that the machine accepts copy jobs. See “Authen- tication Information (For machine with copier function only)”, General Settings Guide.
  • Page 34 Copying Press the {Start} key. ARB027S The machine starts copying. When placing originals on the exposure glass, press the {q} key after all originals are scanned. Copies are delivered face down. Note ❒ Always log off when you have finished using the machine to prevent un- authorized users from using the machine.
  • Page 35: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying from the Bypass Tray Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto OHP transparencies, thick paper, envelopes, and paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays. Important ❒ Paper that has a vertical length of 90-297 mm (3.55"-11.69") and a horizontal length of 148-600 mm (5.83"-23.62") can be copied from the bypass tray.
  • Page 36 Copying Push up the paper guide release lever. ARB017S 1 Paper guide release lever Insert the paper face down, and then align the paper guides to the paper size. If the guides are not flush against the paper, images might be skewed or paper misfeeds might occur.
  • Page 37: When Copying Onto Regular Size Paper

    Copying from the Bypass Tray Pull down the paper guide release lever. ARB019S 1 Paper guide release lever The bypass tray is selected on the display. Select the size and type of the paper, if required. Note ❒ If [Bypass] is not selected on the display in step , select [Bypass] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {q} key.
  • Page 38: When Copying Onto Custom Size Paper

    Copying Select [Regular Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. When the copy job is finished, press the {Clear Modes} key to clear the set- tings.
  • Page 39: When Copying Onto Ohp Transparencies

    Copying from the Bypass Tray Enter the horizontal size of the paper (Horiz.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. Enter the vertical size of the paper (Vert.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “...
  • Page 40: When Copying Onto Thick Paper

    Copying Select [Paper Type] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [OHP (Transparency)] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Select the paper size, if required. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. When the copy job is finished, press the {Clear Modes} key to clear the settings.
  • Page 41 Copying from the Bypass Tray Select [Paper Type] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Thick Paper] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. When the copy job is finished, press the {Clear Modes} key to clear the settings.
  • Page 42: When Copying Onto Envelopes

    Copying When Copying onto Envelopes When copying onto envelopes, select the envelope size in Paper Size, and [Thick Paper] in Paper Type. Important ❒ Before loading envelopes, use a pen or similar to flatten their edges. ALZ050S ALZ051S...
  • Page 43 Copying from the Bypass Tray ❖ Printable area The following areas of envelopes can be printed on: ARB024S 1 Feeding direction 2 Printable area 3 20 mm (0.79") 4 10 mm (0.40") 5 5 mm (0.20") ❖ Orientation of Originals and Envelopes Originals and envelopes must be placed in the following orientation.
  • Page 44 Copying Select [Bypass] using {U} or {T}. Load envelopes face down on the bypass tray. ARB020S 1 Paper guide release lever Press the {q} key. Select [Paper Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Regular Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the envelope size from [C6 Env.L], [C5 Env.L], and [DL Env.L] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 45 Copying from the Bypass Tray Select [Paper Type] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Thick Paper] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Place the original, and then press the {Start} key. When the copy job is finished, press the {Clear Modes} key to clear the settings.
  • Page 46: Copy Functions

    Copying Copy Functions Adjusting Image Density You can adjust the image density in five levels. If you want darker or lighter cop- ies, adjust the image density accordingly. Press the {Lighter} or {Darker} key to adjust the image density. The density indicator “ ” moves. APE014S...
  • Page 47: Original Type Setting

    Copy Functions Original Type Setting Select one of the following original types to match your originals: ❖ Text Select this mode when your originals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ Photo Delicate tones of photographs and pictures can be reproduced with this mode.
  • Page 48: Selecting Copy Paper

    Copying Selecting Copy Paper There are two ways to select paper: ❖ Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of paper automatically based on the orig- inal size and reproduction ratio. ❖ Manual Paper Select Choose a tray containing the paper you want to copy onto: the paper trays or the bypass tray.
  • Page 49 Copy Functions Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of paper automatically based on the original size and the reproduction ratio. Make sure that [Auto Paper Select] is selected. Note ❒ If [Auto Paper Select] is not selected, select [Auto Paper Select] by using {U} or {T}.
  • Page 50: Preset Reduce/Enlarge

    Copying Note ❒ This function works when Auto Paper Select or Auto Reduce/Enlarge is selected. ❒ The default setting for Auto Tray Switching is [On]. You cannot use the Rotat- ed Copy function if this setting is changed to [Off]. ❒...
  • Page 51 Copy Functions ❖ Base Point The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the original is scanned. When the original is set on the exposure glass, the upper left corner will be the base point. When it is set in the ADF or ARDF, the bottom left cor- ner of the original will be the base point.
  • Page 52: Zoom

    Copying Zoom You can change the reproduction ratio in increments of 1%. Selecting a ratio using the scroll keys Select a ratio using {U} or {T}. Press [R/E]. Select a preset ratio which is close to the desired ratio with [Enlarge] or [Re- duce] and then press [Zoom].
  • Page 53 Copy Functions Note ❒ If you make a mistake in step , readjust it using {U} or {T}. Entering a ratio with the number keys Select a ratio using the number keys. Press [R/E]. Press [Zoom]. Enter the desired ratio with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “...
  • Page 54: Auto Reduce/Enlarge

    Copying Auto Reduce/Enlarge The machine automatically selects an appropriate reproduction ratio based on the paper and original sizes you select. Important ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ When using Auto Reduce/Enlarge, see the following table for paper sizes and orientations you can use: ❖...
  • Page 55: Sort

    Copy Functions Select the paper size using {U} or {T}. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. The machine automatically selects an appropriate ratio and then begins copying. Reference p.10 “Sizes difficult to detect” Sort The machine assembles copies as sets in sequential order. Important ❒...
  • Page 56 Copying Press the {Sort} key. ARB030S The indicator goes on. Select [Sort] or [Rotate Sort] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “Programmed” message appears. Enter the number of copy sets using the number keys. Place the originals. When placing originals on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied.
  • Page 57: Duplex (Type 2 Only)

    Copy Functions Changing the number of sets You can change the number of copy sets during copying. Important ❒ This function can only be used when the Sort function is turned on. " is displayed, press the {Clear/Stop} key. While " Copying...
  • Page 58 Copying ❖ 2 Sided → 2 Sided Copies 1 two-sided page to 1 two-sided page. Note ❒ An optional ARDF is required to scan two-sided originals. Original orientation and completed copies The resulting copy image will differ according to the orientation in which you place the originals (vertical K or horizontal L).
  • Page 59 Copy Functions Press the {Duplex} key. ARB031S The indicator goes on. Select the duplex mode using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the duplex orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 60: One-Sided Combine

    Copying Note ❒ The paper weight that can be used with duplex copying is 64-90 g/m (20-24 lb.) ❒ To cancel the Duplex function in step , press the {Duplex} key again. Make sure the indicator goes off. ❒ To display the screens in steps , select [Always Specify] for [Orienta- tion] with Copier Features in User Tools.
  • Page 61 Copy Functions ❖ 2 Sided 1 Page → Combine 1 Side Copies 1 two-sided original to one side of a sheet. GCSHVYOJ ❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side Copies 2 two-sided originals to one side of a sheet. GCSHVYBJ Note ❒...
  • Page 62 Copying Placing originals (originals placed in the ADF or ARDF) • Originals read from left to right Combine5 • Originals read from top to bottom Combine6 Press the {Combine/Series} key. ARB032S The indicator goes on. Select the combine mode using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 63: Two-Sided Combine (Type 2 Only)

    Copy Functions Select the paper size using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. Note ❒ To cancel the One-Sided Combine function in step , press the {Com- bine/Series} key again. Make sure the indicator goes off. ❒...
  • Page 64 Copying ❖ 1 Sided 8 Pages → Combine 2 Sides Copies 8 one-sided originals to one sheet with four pages per side. GCSHVYAE 1 Front 2 Back ❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 2 Sides Copies 2 two-sided originals to one sheet with two pages per side. GCSHVY1E ❖...
  • Page 65 Copy Functions Press the {Combine/Series} key. ARB032S The indicator goes on. Select the combine mode using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the duplex orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 66: Series Copies

    Copying Note ❒ An optional ARDF is required to scan 2-sided originals. ❒ To cancel the Two-Sided Combine function in step , press the {Com- bine/Series} key again. Make sure the indicator goes off. ❒ To display the screens in steps , select [Always Specify] for [Orienta- tion] with Copier Features in User Tools.
  • Page 67 Copy Functions ❖ Book → 1 Sided Copies two facing pages of a bound original (book) to two separate pages. CP2B0100 ❖ 2 Sided→1 Sided Copies each side of a two-sided original to two separate pages. Press the {Combine/Series} key. ARB032S The indicator goes on.
  • Page 68 Copying Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Proceed to step Select the paper size using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. Note ❒...
  • Page 69 3. Appendix Combination Chart This chapter describes the copy machine's specifications and the function compatibility. The combination chart given below shows which modes can be used together. Blank : These modes can be used together. × : These modes cannot be used together. The first mode selected will be the mode you are working in.
  • Page 70 Appendix Supplementary Information The following describes the detailed specifications of the respective functions. ❖ Bypass Tray Copy • The following paper sizes can be selected. A3L, A4KL, A5KL, B4 JISL, B5 JISKL, B6 JISL, 11" × 17"L, " × 14"L, 8 "...
  • Page 71 Supplementary Information ❖ Inch version Original → Paper size Ratio (%) " × 8 " → 11" × 17" 200 (enlarge area by 4) " × 8 " → 8 " × 14" (enlarge area by 2) " × 11" → 11" × 17" "...
  • Page 72 Appendix ❖ Duplex (Type 2 only) • The following paper sizes and orientations can be duplexed. A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5KL, 11" × 17"L, 8 " × 14"L, " × 13"L, 8 " × 11"KL, 8 " × 14"L, 8 "...
  • Page 73 INDEX Copy Paper Custom size originals 1 Sided 2 Pages to Combine 1 Side Custom Size Paper 1 Sided 4 Pages to Combine 1 Side 1 Sided 4 Pages to Combine 2 Sides 1 Sided 8 Pages to Combine 2 Sides Darker key 1 Sided to 2 Sided Detectable sizes...
  • Page 74 Manual Paper Select Ratio Maximum scanning area Reading the Display Max. Number of Sets Recommended originals Menu Protect Reduce Missing Image Area Regular size originals Regular Size Paper Reproduction Ratio Rotated Copy Non-compatible originals for the Rotate Sort ADF or ARDF Number keys Scroll keys Selecting a Paper Tray...
  • Page 75 Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and its amending di- rectives and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and its amending directives.” In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON.
  • Page 76 GB GB B843-7551...

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