Ricoh Priport JP5000 Operating Instructions Manual

Ricoh Priport JP5000 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TPEH162N
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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  • Page 1 JP5000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TPEH162N 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.
  • Page 2 (TEL) 045-851 00 44 (TEL) 020-5474111 Hong Kong United Kingdom RICOH HONG KONG LTD. RICOH U.K. LTD. 23/F., China Overseas Building, 139, Ricoh House 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 7HG Kong (TEL) 181-261-4000 (TEL) 2862-2888 Germany...
  • Page 3 For good print quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh master and ink. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 4 “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.” In accordance with ISO Standard 7001, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. Copyright © 1998 Ricoh Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5 Safety Information When using your machine, the following safety precautions should be always 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.
  • Page 6 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 pow- er cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary.
  • Page 7 R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an elec- tric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it top- ples over, it could cause injury. •...
  • Page 8 • Keep the ink or ink container out of reach of children. • If ink is ingested, force vomiting by drinking a strong saline solu- tion and consult a doctor immediately. • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Making Prints Before making prints using this ma- Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. 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.
  • Page 11 key. See ⇒ P.26 “Adjusting Print Image Density”. 1 2 3 4 5 TPES100E Enter the desired number of prints with the Number keys. TPES040E Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. TPES070E When the print job has finished, press the {Clear Modes} key.
  • Page 12 What You Can Do With This Machine Standard Printing Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset See ⇒ P.20 “Standard Printing”. Ratios See ⇒ P.30 “Preset Reduce/En- Adjusting Print Image Position large—Reducing And Enlarging Us- See ⇒ P.25 “Adjusting Print Image ing Preset Ratios”. Position”.
  • Page 13 Stretching And Squeezing The Image The Same Original Using All Stored Data”. In 1 % Steps See ⇒ P.37 “Directional Magnifica- tion—Stretching And Squeezing The Image In 1 % Steps”. GRCLAS2E Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using Stored GRDIRE0E Data See ⇒...
  • Page 14 Making Variable Numbers Of Prints Having Images Repeated On One From Different Originals Print See ⇒ P.58 “Manual Class Mode See ⇒ P.68 “Auto Combine Mode— With 2 Or More Originals—Making Having Images Repeated On One Variable Numbers Of Prints From Print”.
  • Page 15 On Line Printing Having The Date Stamped On Your See ⇒ P.80 “On Line Printing”. Prints See ⇒ P.115 “Stamping Date—Hav- Making Color Prints ing The Date Stamped On Your See ⇒ P.87 “Making Color Prints”. Prints”. Printing In Two Colors See ⇒...
  • Page 16 Printing Your Own Messages On Your Prints See ⇒ P.122 “User Stamping— Printing Your Own Messages On Your Prints”. GRUSTA0E Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board See ⇒ P.124 “Memory Combine— Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board”. GRMCOM0E GRREPE0E...
  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Exterior..................1 Machine Interior..................2 Options ....................... 4 Operation Panel ..................6 Keys ......................6 Indicators....................... 8 Panel Display ..................... 9 Display Panel Layout .................. 10 1. OPERATION Printing Paper ..................11 Originals ....................13 Preparation For Printing ................. 15 Loading Paper.....................
  • Page 18 Entering The Dimensions Of The Original And Print Paper ......38 Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins............40 Printing On Various Kinds Of Paper............42 Printing On Thick Paper ................42 Printing On Thin Paper................42 Printing On Envelopes ................43 Printing On Special Kinds Of Paper ............43 Selecting A Mode To Match Your Original ..........
  • Page 19 Setting Originals In The Document Feeder..........82 Combine Originals Printing With The Document Feeder ......83 Manual Class Mode With 2 Or More Originals Using The Document Feeder..84 Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum........87 Making Color Prints ..................87 Changing The Color Drum Unit ..............
  • Page 20 6. Set User Code (s) ................. 146 User Tool Menus In Detail..............148 1-8 Time Setting..................148 3-4 Reproduction Ratio ................148 3-5 Class Enter No..................149 3-9 Margin Erase Area ................150 4-11 No. of Skip Feed ................151 4-14 No.
  • Page 21 5. REMARKS Operation Notes..................189 General Cautions ..................189 Print Paper ....................191 Originals ....................191 Misfed Paper ..................... 191 PC Controller..................... 192 Where To Put Your Machine..............193 Environmental Conditions ................. 193 Power connection..................194 Access to machine ..................194 Maintaining Your Machine ..............
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  • Page 23: Machine Exterior

    Machine Exterior TPEH162E Front Door Open for access to the inside of the ma- chine. Flip-up Cover Open to access the {Image Density} key and so on. See ⇒ P.6 “Operation Panel”. Operation Panel Operator controls and indicators are lo- cated here.
  • Page 24: Machine Interior

    Machine Interior TPEH260E Main Switch Paper Delivery End Plate Use to turn the power on or off. This plate aligns the leading edge of prints. Paper Alignment Wing Knobs Paper Delivery End Plate Knob Use to lift or lower the paper alignment wings.
  • Page 25 Paper Delivery Side Plates These plates align the prints on the paper delivery tray. Paper Delivery Side Plate Knobs Use to move the side plates. Master Eject Unit Front Handle Use to pull out the master eject unit. Ink Holder Set the ink cartridge in this holder.
  • Page 26: Options

    Options TPEH163E Document Feeder Note Other options: • Color Drums: A3, 11" × 17" drum (red, blue, green, and brown) " × 11" drum (black, red, blue, green, and brown) • Color Drums: A4, 8 • Key Counter • Cabinet •...
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  • Page 28: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Keys A3 A4 1 2 3 4 5 { { { { Quality Start} } } } key { { { { Edge Erase} } } } key See ⇒ P.76 “Quality Start Mode— Regain- Press to print originals that have an un- necessary image on the edges.
  • Page 29 A3 A4 2 3 4 5 20 21 TPES011E { { { { Class} } } } key Number keys Press to select All Class, Auto Class, Press to enter the desired number of Manual Class, or Class mode. See ⇒ P.51 prints and data for selected modes.
  • Page 30: Indicators

    Indicators A3 A4 1 2 3 4 5 TPES012E Special Feature indicator Counter This indicator is lit when you press keys Displays the number of prints entered. under the flip-up cover. While printing, it shows the number of prints remaining. Monitors Panel Display The monitors light up when a non-stand-...
  • Page 31: Panel Display

    Panel Display The panel display shows operational status, error messages, and function men- TPES590E The function items for the select- • To move the selection to the right, press the [→ → → → ] key. ed function are displayed. Displays operational status or These keys correspond to the item messages.
  • Page 32: Display Panel Layout

    Display Panel Layout The basic elements used on the display are shown below. Understanding their meaning helps you exploit this machine's features quickly and easily. Sample Display for Selecting the [Original] key TPES500E Operational status or message. Available functions. If you see a picture with a key whitened out, it means “Press this key”.
  • Page 33: Operation

    1. OPERATION Printing Paper The following types of print paper are not recommended for this machine. • Paper smaller than 70 mm × 148 mm, 2.8" × 5.9" • Paper larger than 297 mm × 432 mm, 11.6" × 17.0" •...
  • Page 34 OPERATION Important Correct curls in the paper before setting it in the machine. When you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down. If paper is curled, it might wrap around the drum or stains might appear. Do not store paper where it will be exposed to heat or direct sunlight.
  • Page 35: Originals

    Originals Originals The following original sizes set on the exposure glass (contact glass) can be de- tected. Metric version A3L, B4L, A4KL, B5KL 11" × 17"L, 8 " × 14"L, 8 " × 11"KL Inch version Under the following conditions, the machine might not detect the original. In this case, select the original image area with the {Edge Erase} key.
  • Page 36 OPERATION The first 10 mm, 0.4", of the leading edge and the last 2 mm, 0.08”, of the trailing edge cannot be printed. Make sure the leading edge margin is at least 10 mm, 0.4", and the trailing edge margin is at least 2 mm, 0.08”. Original Print a = 10 mm, 0.4"...
  • Page 37: Preparation For Printing

    Preparation For Printing Preparation For Printing Place the paper on the paper feed Loading Paper tray. Carefully open the paper feed tray. TPEY040E Note Correct the paper curl before TPEY998E setting the paper. If you cannot Lift the feed side/end plates. do so, stack the paper with the curl face down.
  • Page 38: Setting Up The Paper Delivery Tray

    OPERATION posite side of the operation Setting Up The Paper Delivery panel. Tray Grasp the end plate knob and move the paper delivery end plate to match the print paper size. " × 11"L When you use A4, 8 or smaller paper TPEH040 A Adjust the end plate to match Grasp the side plate knobs and...
  • Page 39 Preparation For Printing " × × × × 11"K K , or Lower or lift the paper alignment When you use A4, 8 L paper, swing out the trailing wings by turning the left and right knobs. edge guides. TPEH141E TPEH310E Note "...
  • Page 40 OPERATION Turn on the main switch. TPEH021E Note You can have the machine dis- play how much ink and master are left when you switch it on. See “User Tools—Ink/Master Left” in ⇒ P.139 “4. Mode Set- ting”.
  • Page 41: User Codes

    User Codes User Codes Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Preparation You have to turn on User Code mode and register your user code with the user tools. You can regis- ter up to 20 user codes. See “Set User Code”, “Reg.
  • Page 42: Standard Printing

    OPERATION Standard Printing Lift the platen cover. Enter the number of prints re- quired with the Number keys. TPEH010E TPES040E Note Note Be sure to lift the platen cover more than 30 cm, 12". Up to 9999 prints can be entered at one time.
  • Page 43 Standard Printing Press the { { { { Proof} } } } key and check Open the paper delivery side the image density and the image plate of the operation panel side. position of the proof print. TPEH050E TPES060E Note Note You cannot open the side plate on the opposite side.
  • Page 44: Loading Paper On The Paper Feed Tray

    OPERATION Loading Paper On The Paper Feed Tray The Load Paper indicator (B) lights Load paper on the paper feed tray. when the paper feed tray runs out of paper. Replenishing Paper Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. TPEY040E Note If you wish to set a different...
  • Page 45: Changing The Paper Size

    Loading Paper On The Paper Feed Tray Make sure that the side/end Changing The Paper Size plates touch the paper lightly. Make sure that the paper size and direction in the panel dis- Remove the paper from the paper play correspond with the actual feed tray.
  • Page 46: Closing The Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Trays

    OPERATION Closing The Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Trays Remove the paper from the paper Close the paper feed tray. feed tray. TPEY011E TPEY997E Push in the paper delivery tray, if The paper feed tray will lower. necessary. Turn off the main switch. TPEH041E TPEH020E Adjust the side/end plates to...
  • Page 47: Adjusting Print Image Position

    Adjusting Print Image Position Adjusting Print Image Position You can adjust the print image posi- Note tion to suit your needs. When you shift the image for- wards, leave a 10 mm, 0.4" mar- gin at the leading edge. If there is no margin, paper might wrap around the drum and cause a misfeed.
  • Page 48: Adjusting Print Image Density

    OPERATION Adjusting Print Image Density You can adjust the print image densi- After Making A Master ty to suit your needs. There are two ways to do this: To increase the image density, Before Making A Master press the { { { { W W W W } } } } key. To reduce the Use the {Image Density} key.
  • Page 49: Tint Mode-Halftone Printing

    Tint Mode—Halftone Printing Tint Mode—Halftone Printing Use this function to print tinted imag- GRTINT0E Press the { { { { Tint} } } } key. TPES110E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES050E...
  • Page 50: Changing The Printing Speed

    OPERATION Changing The Printing Speed Use the {Speed} keys to adjust the printing speed. The relationship be- tween printing speed and print quali- ty depends on the type of paper you use. Press the { { { { V V V V } } } } key to increase the speed and press the { { { { W W W W } } } } key to re- duce the speed.
  • Page 51: Stopping The Machine During A Multi-Print Run

    Stopping The Machine During A Multi-print Run Stopping The Machine During A Multi-print When You Want To Stop The When You Want To Change Machine During A Multi-print The Number Of Prints Entered Run And Print A Different Or Check The Completed Original Prints Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key.
  • Page 52: Preset Reduce/Enlarge-Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios

    OPERATION Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios You can select a preset ratio for print- You can change the fixed repro- ing. duction ratio with the user tools. See “Reproduction Ratio” in ⇒ P.148 “3-4 Reproduction Ratio”. Prints can be reduced or enlarged as follows: Metric version Ratio (%) Original →...
  • Page 53 Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios =] key (see ⇒ P.25 “Adjusting Press the [Ratio] key. Print Image Position”). Make your prints. TPES570E Select the desired ratio with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. TPES530E Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 54: Auto Magnification Selection-Having The Machine Choose The Reproduction Ratios

    OPERATION Auto Magnification Selection—Having The Machine Choose The Reproduction Ratios The machine can choose an appropriate reproduction ratio based on the paper and original sizes you use. GRAUTO0E Note You can change the reproduction ratio from 50 % to 200 % when you set an original on the exposure glass (contact glass).
  • Page 55 Auto Magnification Selection—Having The Machine Choose The Reproduction Ratios Set these originals in the optional document feeder. Inch version 11" × 17"L " × 14"L 8 " × 11"L 8 " × 11"K 8 " × 5 × 5 " K Original "L Paper...
  • Page 56 OPERATION Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES050E Check the image position of the trial or proof print. Note If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the [Image =] keys (See ⇒ P.25 “Adjusting Print Image Position”).
  • Page 57: Zoom-Reducing And Enlarging In 1 % Steps

    Zoom—Reducing And Enlarging In 1 % Steps Zoom—Reducing And Enlarging In 1 % Steps You can change the reproduction ra- Select [Mag.] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } tio in 1 % steps.
  • Page 58 OPERATION Check the image position of the Using the number keys trial or proof print. A Enter ratio with Note Number keys. If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image =] key (see ⇒ P.25 “Adjusting Print Image Position”).
  • Page 59: Directional Magnification-Stretching And Squeezing The Image In 1 % Steps

    Directional Magnification—Stretching And Squeezing The Image In 1 % Steps Directional Magnification—Stretching And Squeezing The Image In 1 % Steps Prints can be reduced or enlarged at Entering The Reproduction different reproduction ratios horizon- tally and vertically. There are two Ratios ways to use this feature: Press the [Ratio] key.
  • Page 60: Entering The Dimensions Of The Original And Print Paper

    OPERATION Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Enter the vertical and horizontal ratio. Note To change the value entered, press the {Clear/Stop} key and TPES050E enter the new value. Check the image position of the Adjusting ratios with the [←...
  • Page 61 Directional Magnification—Stretching And Squeezing The Image In 1 % Steps The machine will select proper re- Press the [OK] key. production ratios for vertical and horizontal directions. Select [Direct. Mag. (size)] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. Make sure that the original and the print paper are the correct size.
  • Page 62: Edge Erase-Erasing Edge Margins

    OPERATION Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins This function erases all four sides of Enter the number of prints re- the original image. quired with the Number keys. Using Edge Erase mode GRERAS0E TPES040E When not using Edge Erase mode Press the { { { { Edge Erase} } } } key. When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges...
  • Page 63 Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES050E Check the image position of the trial or proof print. Note If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image =] key (see ⇒...
  • Page 64: Printing On Various Kinds Of Paper

    OPERATION Printing On Various Kinds Of Paper Note Printing On Thick Paper If necessary, lower the paper alignment wings. See ⇒ P.15 When you make prints on thick (157 “Preparation For Printing”. to 209.3 g/m , 42 to 55.6 lb) paper, perform the following steps.
  • Page 65: Printing On Envelopes

    Printing On Various Kinds Of Paper Note If necessary, lower or lift the pa- per alignment wings. See ⇒ P.15 “Preparation For Printing”. Set the side pads (move the side pad levers to as shown). GRENVE0E *: Paper feed direction Note When you use envelopes, the paper feed tray capacity is...
  • Page 66 OPERATION Select one of the paper types with Press the [Ppr. Type] key. the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], {~}, or {}} key. TPES520E TPES530E Select [User 1] or [User 2] with the Press the [Select] key. [←...
  • Page 67: Selecting A Mode To Match Your Original

    Selecting A Mode To Match Your Original Selecting A Mode To Match Your Original Select one of the following four Select [Photo] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } modes to match your originals: key.
  • Page 68: Letter/Photo Mode Printing

    OPERATION Adjust the lightness with the [← ← ← ← ], Letter/Photo Mode Printing [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. Press the [Original] key.
  • Page 69: Pencil Mode Printing

    Selecting A Mode To Match Your Original Select [Pencil] with the [← ← ← ← ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. key.
  • Page 70: Economy Mode-Saving Ink

    OPERATION Economy Mode—Saving Ink When you want to save ink, select Economy mode. Note Prints will be lighter in this mode. Press the { { { { Economy Mode} } } } key. TPES140E Set your original on the exposure glass (contact glass) or in the op- tional document feeder.
  • Page 71: Auto Cycle-Making Master And Prints At One Stroke

    Auto Cycle—Making Master And Prints At One Stroke Auto Cycle—Making Master And Prints At One Stroke Use the {Auto Cycle} key to process Check the image position of the masters and make prints at one trial or proof print. stroke. Note Note If the image position is not cor-...
  • Page 72 OPERATION If you set original in the option- al document feeder, originals are fed and prints are complet- ed automatically.
  • Page 73: All Class Mode-Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using All Stored Data

    All Class Mode—Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using All Stored Data All Class Mode—Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using All Stored Data Preparation Note You have to store the number of When you set All Class mode, Job students in each class with the user Separation mode is automatically tools.
  • Page 74 OPERATION Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES050E Check the image position of the trial or proof print. Note If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image =] key (see ⇒ P.25 “Adjusting Print Image Position”).
  • Page 75: Auto Class Mode- Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using Stored Data

    Auto Class Mode— Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using Stored Data Auto Class Mode— Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using Stored Data Preparation Note You have to store the number of When you set Auto Class mode, students in each class with the user Job Separation mode is automati- tools.
  • Page 76 OPERATION E Press the [Select] key. Press the [OK] key. Note Select the desired classes for each Repeat steps C to E until grade. you have finished designat- ing all the desired classes. Selecting classes with the number keys Selecting classes with the {~}, A Enter the desired number of {}} , {|}, or {{} key grade and class with the...
  • Page 77 Auto Class Mode— Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Using Stored Data key and press the [Cancel] key. Repeat steps A and B until you have finished selecting all the desired classes. Press the [OK] key. Set one original on the exposure glass (contact glass) or in the op- tional document feeder.
  • Page 78: Manual Class Mode With One Original-Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original

    OPERATION Manual Class Mode With One Original— Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Use the {Class} key to make sets of Press the { { { { Class} } } } key. prints from the same original. Vari- ous numbers of prints are made for each set.
  • Page 79 Manual Class Mode With One Original—Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES020E TPES050E Enter the desired number of Check the image position of the prints for the second set with the trial or proof print.
  • Page 80: Manual Class Mode With 2 Or More Originals-Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From Different Originals

    OPERATION Manual Class Mode With 2 Or More Originals—Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From Different Originals and make prints of all of them at Preparation once. See ⇒ P.84 “Manual Class To use this function, you have to Mode With 2 Or More Originals Us- select “by each original”...
  • Page 81 Manual Class Mode With 2 Or More Originals—Making Variable Numbers Of Prints From Different Originals Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES020E TPES050E Enter the desired number of Check the image position of the prints for the second original trial or proof print.
  • Page 82 OPERATION Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. TPES070E After the first set is completed, set the second original on the expo- sure glass (contact glass) and press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES050E Note Repeat step N until you have...
  • Page 83: Class Mode-Making Fixed Numbers Of Prints From The Same Original

    Class Mode—Making Fixed Numbers Of Prints From The same Original Class Mode—Making Fixed Numbers Of Prints From The same Original Use the {Class} key to make sets of Select [Same-NO.] with the [← ← ← ← ] or prints from the same original. The { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } key.
  • Page 84 OPERATION With the Number keys, enter the Make your prints. number of sets you wish to make. TPES070E TPES040E Note Up to 99 sets can be selected for an original. Press the [OK] key. Set one original on the exposure glass (contact glass) or in the op- tional document feeder.
  • Page 85: Combine Originals-Combining Originals Into One Print

    Combine Originals—Combining Originals Into One Print Combine Originals—Combining Originals Into One Print You can combine originals in two ways: GRCOMB2E 2 One-sided Originals → → → → 1 One-sided Print Of 2 Images Combine two single-sided originals onto one single-sided print with the two images placed side-by-side.
  • Page 86 OPERATION Metric version Original Size Paper Size A3L 100 % 115 % 141 % 163 % 200 % 87 % 100 % 122 % 141 % 173 % 71 % 82 % 100 % 115 % 141 % 61 % 71 % 87 % 100 %...
  • Page 87 Combine Originals—Combining Originals Into One Print Inch version Original Size 11" × 17"L " × " × " × 8 14"L 11"L "L 11" × 17"L Paper Size 50 % 65 % 65 % 100 % " × 14"L 50 % 50 % 77 % "...
  • Page 88 OPERATION Note To have the machine choose a suitable ratio automatically, use Auto Mag- nification Selection mode. See ⇒ P.32 “Auto Magnification Selection—Hav- ing The Machine Choose The Reproduction Ratios”. Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. 1 2 3 4 5 TPES170E Select [combine 2] or [Quadruple] with the [←...
  • Page 89 Combine Originals—Combining Originals Into One Print The beeper sounds after the first original has been stored. Set the second original face down. TPEH270E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. Note If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the [Image =] key (see ⇒...
  • Page 90: Auto Combine Mode-Having Images Repeated On One Print

    OPERATION Auto Combine Mode—Having Images Repeated On One Print Preparation Enter the number of prints using the Number keys. To use this function, you have to select Auto Combine mode with the user tools. See “Combine” in ⇒ P.139 “4. Mode Setting”. You can have images repeated in two ways: TPES040E...
  • Page 91 Auto Combine Mode—Having Images Repeated On One Print Select [Repeat 2] or [Repeat 4] with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. TPES530E Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 92: Skip Feed Printing

    OPERATION Skip Feed Printing If the backs of prints are dirty, you Press the { { { { Skip Feed} } } } key. can increase the time between two prints using the {Skip Feed} key. By default, when one sheet of paper is fed the drum rotates once.
  • Page 93 Skip Feed Printing Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. TPES050E Check the image position of the trial or proof print. Note If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image =] key (see ⇒ P.25 “Adjusting Print Image Position”).
  • Page 94: Program-Storing Your Print Settings In Memory

    OPERATION Program—Storing Your Print Settings In Memory You can store up to 9 frequently used Note print job settings in machine memory The program numbers (1 to 9) and recall them for future use. will be displayed in the panel display.
  • Page 95: Recalling A Program

    Program—Storing Your Print Settings In Memory Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Recalling A Program Press the { { { { Program} } } } key. TPES050E Protecting A Program TPES190E Make sure that [Recall] is selected. If you want to prevent someone from writing over your program, do the following procedure.
  • Page 96: Removing Program Protection

    OPERATION Note Select the program number you want to protect with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], Already protected program {~}, or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. numbers are shown with a black background (e.g.A).
  • Page 97: Security Mode-Printing Secret Documents

    Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents This function prevents others from You cannot pull out the drum making prints of secret documents unit before making the next from the master. For example, if you master. want to print some documents with sensitive information, use this func- tion after making your prints so that nobody can access that master again.
  • Page 98: Quality Start Mode- Regaining The Image Density When The Ink On The Drum Dries

    OPERATION Quality Start Mode— Regaining The Image Density When The Ink On The Drum Dries If the machine is not used for a long Using Quality Start Manually period of time or you change the color drum unit, the ink on the drum might dry causing print quality to deterio- Press the { { { { Quality Start} } } } key.
  • Page 99: Job Separation-Separating Printing Sets On The Paper Delivery Tray

    Job Separation—Separating Printing Sets On The Paper Delivery Tray Job Separation—Separating Printing Sets On The Paper Delivery Tray The print on the top of each print set on the paper delivery tray is pulled by the job separator. This function is useful when you make 2 or more print sets. GRJOBS0E R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 100 OPERATION Press the { { { { Job Separator} } } } key. TPES220E Make your prints. Note After the last page of each printing set is fed out to the paper delivery tray, the job separator pulls the last sheet of each group in Job Separation mode. The next cycle begins.
  • Page 101: Saving Master

    Saving Master Saving Master The machine automatically changes the master length depending on the paper size you use. This saves both master and ink. GRMSAV0E a = Images on the master b = Masters c = Area that you can save master and Limitation The optional document feeder is required.
  • Page 102: On Line Printing

    OPERATION On Line Printing " × × × × 8 B Select A5K K , 5 K , or The images on a personal computer "K can be printed using this machine. Custom (non-standard) with the [← ← ← ← ] or [→ → → → ] key. Limitation The PC controller is required.
  • Page 103: Optional Functions

    2. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Printing Using The Optional Document Feeder Insert a stack of originals in the docu- • Thin originals that have low stiff- ment feeder. It will be fed automati- ness cally. • Originals with index tabs • Translucent paper Originals The following original sizes set in the document feeder can be detected.
  • Page 104: Setting Originals In The Document Feeder

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Basically, set originals as shown be- Set the aligned originals face up low. into the document feeder. GRSETT1E TPEH350E When you have an optional memory Limitation board and the original is set in a dif- Approximately 30 originals (80 ferent direction from the print paper, the machine automatically rotates the , 21 lb) can be inserted at...
  • Page 105: Combine Originals Printing With The Document Feeder

    Printing Using The Optional Document Feeder Note Make your prints. The top original will be printed on the leading part of print. Enter the number of prints with the Number keys. TPES070E Note If the next original has been set in the document feeder before the machine stops, that original TPES040E...
  • Page 106: Manual Class Mode With 2 Or More Originals Using The Document Feeder

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Select [Combine 2] or [Quadruple] Manual Class Mode With 2 Or with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } More Originals Using The key.
  • Page 107 Printing Using The Optional Document Feeder Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Note The originals are fed from the top of the stack. Make sure that the originals are set in the cor- rect sequence with the first orig- inal on the top.
  • Page 108 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. TPES070E...
  • Page 109: Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum

    Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum Color drum units (red, blue, green, Changing The Color Drum Unit and brown) are available as options in addition to the standard black unit. For making color prints, a separate Open the front door.
  • Page 110: Printing In Two Colors

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS out the drum unit while holding Lift the drum unit lock lever. handle B2 and drum stay B3. TPEH081E TPEH100E Close the front door. Important Be careful not to let the drum Note unit fall. Make sure that the Open Cover/ Unit indicator turns off, and the Lower lock lever B1 of the option- Color Drum indicator lights.
  • Page 111 Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. Prepare the two originals. Set the first original on the exposure glass (contact glass). TPES070E Remove the prints from the paper TPEH270E delivery tray and set them on the Enter the number of prints with paper feed tray again as shown in...
  • Page 112: Changing The Drum Size

    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) Metric version More then 290 ×...
  • Page 113: Image Rotation-Rotating Original Images

    Image Rotation—Rotating Original Images Image Rotation—Rotating Original Images When the direction in which your original is set is different from that of the pa- per, and your machine is equipped with the optional memory board, the ma- chine automatically rotates the original image by 90° to match the paper direction.
  • Page 114 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS It takes longer than usual to make masters in Image Rotation mode. You can cancel Image Rotation mode with the user tools. See “Auto Rotation” in ⇒ P.139 “4. Mode Setting”.
  • Page 115: Make-Up Printing Features

    Make-up Printing Features Make-up Printing Features 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. Limitation The memory board option is required for this feature.
  • Page 116: Make-Up Modes For Outside Designated Areas

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Mode Sample Designated Area Command sheet/Original Print (Closed area method) P./N. mode (Positive Negative mode) BALLET BALLET Solid mode (Image Pat- tern mode) BALLET BALLET All Page Pattern mode (Area Pattern mode) LUNCH LUNCH MENU MENU All + Outline (Image Outline and Area Pat- tern mode) Make-up Modes For Outside Designated Areas...
  • Page 117 Make-up Printing Features Mode Sample Undesignated Area Command sheet/Original Print Save Area mode: The area outside the desig- HAWAII nated areas is deleted. Please enjoy your Summer vacation. Outline mode: The area outside the designated area is printed in Out- line mode.
  • Page 118: Background Patterns

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Background Patterns There is a total of 164 background patterns for Make-up mode: • 40 basic patterns • 40 patterns similar to the basic patterns but with patterns elements at 4 times the size. • 90° rotations of all the basic and enlarged patterns. •...
  • Page 119 Make-up Printing Features Note The basic patterns are numbered 1 to 40. You can make your own make-up background patterns with the user tools. See ⇒ P.161 “5-15 Make/Chg. Pattern”.
  • Page 120: Making A Command Sheet For Make-Up Printing

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Making A Command Sheet For Make-Up Printing Command sheets are fed first so that through the paper and get the ex- the machine can recognize the areas posure glass (contact glass) dirty. of the original which are to be edited as designated areas.
  • Page 121: How To Make A Command

    Making A Command Sheet For Make-Up Printing How To Make A Command There are two ways of designating areas: the diagonal line method and the closed area method. - Features • You can combine up to 4 command sheets when making a master. •...
  • Page 122 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS - Notes about drawing a command sheet The image might differ depending on how the designated area is drawn, so re- member the following when making the command sheet: Designated area Area recognized Preferred designated area Part of the designated area is Make a space of at least 2 mm, surrounded by 3 sides of the 0.08", in front of the area sur-...
  • Page 123 Making A Command Sheet For Make-Up Printing When using the diagonal line method Note A diagonal line must be drawn through the area that you wish to edit. Put the command sheet on top of the original. ZM-20 Draw a line using a felt tip pen (black, red or blue) with a thickness of at least 1 mm.
  • Page 124 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS GRCOMM2E a, b, c = 2 mm, 0.08" When using the closed area method Note The line designating the area must be a closed loop. Put the command sheet on top of the original. ZM-20 Using a black, red, or blue felt tip pen, draw a line around the area to des- ignate.
  • Page 125 Making A Command Sheet For Make-Up Printing GRCOMM3E a = Line marking the designated area b = 2 mm, 0.08" c = Image within the designated area The line marking the designated area should be more than 2 mm, 0.08", from any neighboring image.
  • Page 126: Command Sheets And Finished Prints

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Command Sheets And Finished Prints The following illustrations will help you understand how to draw a command sheet. When drawing a command sheet using a diagonal line          The diagonal line method is easy to use for designating rectangular areas. It is also more precise, but it is difficult to use for designating complex areas.
  • Page 127: Make-Up Printing

    Make-up Printing Make-up Printing Press the { { { { Make-Up} } } } key. Select the mode for the first com- mand sheet with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], {~}, { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } key. TPES310E TPES530E Make sure that [1] is selected.
  • Page 128 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS age density with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], To change the value entered, press the {Clear/Stop} key and {~}, or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. enter the new value.
  • Page 129: Make-Up Printing With The Optional Document Feeder

    Make-up Printing With The Optional Document Feeder Make-up Printing With The Optional Document Feeder Under the following conditions, you Press the { { { { Make-Up} } } } key. should set command sheets and the original on the exposure glass (con- tact glass).
  • Page 130 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Select the mode for the first com- After you have finished designat- mand sheet with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], ing modes for all the command {~}, { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } key. sheets, select [Outside Area] with the [←...
  • Page 131 Make-up Printing With The Optional Document Feeder density with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. TPES530E Note Four coarseness settings are...
  • Page 132: Make-Up Samples

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Make-up Samples - Sample 1 Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape , Designated area: Delete Area mode Outside area: Letter mode Print Original Command sheet No.1 Print...
  • Page 133 Make-up Samples - Sample 2 Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape/, Designated area: All + Outline No. 30 Command Sheet No. 2 Frame shape , Designated area: All page pattern No. Outside area: Fn1 Print   BB C P P RR S B C R S @ AB CP QR S...
  • Page 134 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS - Sample 3 Print the original as it is Change the drum unit for color printing Command Sheet No. 1, Frame shape , Designated area: All page pattern No. 39 Outside area: Letter mode Print BIRTHDAY PARTY BIRTHDAY PARTY Original Command sheet No.1...
  • Page 135: Image Overlay-Merging Images

    Image Overlay—Merging Images Image Overlay—Merging Images The machine can merge two different The optional PC controller is re- originals onto the same print paper. quired to use On Line Overlay mode. Two types of merging are available: The original and the image on Overlay the personal computer sizes should be the same.
  • Page 136 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Setting originals on the exposure Setting originals in the optional glass (contact glass) document feeder A Set the first original on the ex- A Set originals in the document posure glass (contact glass). feeder. TPEH270E TPEH281E B Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. B Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 137: Stamping Date-Having The Date Stamped On Your Prints

    Stamping Date—Having The Date Stamped On Your Prints Stamping Date—Having The Date Stamped On Your Prints You can print the date on your prints. Stamping Print image Date direc- tion on the '98.7.25 display 98.7.25 98.7.25 98.7.25 GRDATE0E GRDPOS4E GRDPOS12 GRDPOS8E Preparation Before you use this function, you...
  • Page 138 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Make sure that [Date] is selected. Setting your original (K) on the exposure glass (contact glass) A Set your original as shown in the illustration. Press the [OK] key. Select the desired Stamping Date position and direction with the [←...
  • Page 139: Page Stamping-Having Page Numbers Stamped On Your Prints

    Page Stamping—Having Page Numbers Stamped On Your Prints Page Stamping—Having Page Numbers Stamped On Your Prints You can print page numbers on your Page Print image prints. Stamping direction on the dis- play – 1 – –1– –1– –1– GRPPOS6E GRPPOS4E GRPAGE0E Three numbering formats are availa-...
  • Page 140 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS B Press the [OK] key. Select the [Page] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. If you selected [1/5, 2/5] A Enter the last page number of original with the [←...
  • Page 141 Page Stamping—Having Page Numbers Stamped On Your Prints Note Select the desired orientation with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } Repeat step I for the other key.
  • Page 142: Stamping Function-Printing Preset Messages On Your Prints

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Stamping Function—Printing Preset Messages On Your Prints Press the { { { { Stamp} } } } key. Priority Preliminary Confidential GRSTAM0E TPES330E One of the following 3 messages can Select [Stamp] with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], be stamped on prints.
  • Page 143 Stamping Function—Printing Preset Messages On Your Prints Select the page to be stamped Setting your original (K) on the with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } exposure glass (contact glass) key.
  • Page 144: User Stamping-Printing Your Own Messages On Your Prints

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS User Stamping—Printing Your Own Messages On Your Prints Up to 4 messages which you use fre- Press the { { { { Stamp} } } } key. quently can be stored in the machine memory. You can have these messag- es stamped on your prints.
  • Page 145 User Stamping—Printing Your Own Messages On Your Prints Select the page to be stamped Setting your original (K) on the with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } exposure glass (contact glass) key.
  • Page 146: Memory Combine-Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Memory Combine—Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board You can combine originals in four ways: 4 One-sided Originals → → → → 1 One-sided Print Of 4 Images 4 one-sided pages are printed onto 1 one-sided sheet, 4 original images on one side.
  • Page 147: Combine 4, 8, Or 16 Originals - 4, 8, Or 16 One-Sided Originals

    Memory Combine—Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board Combine 4, 8, or 16 Originals – 4, 8, or 16 One-sided Originals → → → → 1 One-sided Print Of 4, 8, or 16 Images 4 One-sided Originals → → → → 1 One-sided Print Of 4 Images GRMCOM0E 8 One-sided Originals →...
  • Page 148 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS If the calculated ratio is under the minimum ratio, it is corrected within the range of the ratio automatically. However, with some ratios, parts of the im- age might not be copied. The machine cannot copy originals different in size and direction. Note The number of originals printed (combined) can be 4, 8, or 16.
  • Page 149 Memory Combine—Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board When you set originals on the exposure glass (contact glass) (Metric version) Original A3L A4KL B5KL Paper A4KL B5KL 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.
  • Page 150 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Press the [OK] key. Select one of the desired combine modes. TPES530E Press the [OK] key. Set your originals. Setting your original (K) on the exposure glass (contact glass) A Set your original as shown in the illustration. TPEH270E Setting your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Set your originals as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 151: Repeat-Repeating An Image Over The Entire Print

    Memory Combine—Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board 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 {Enter} key after all the originals have been scanned.
  • Page 152 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS The original and paper setting direction and the number of repeated images are as follows: For example, when you use A4 L L originals and A3L L paper. The number of repeated Reproduction ratio Print image images 71 % GRREPE3E L originals in the optional document feeder and For example, when you set A5L...
  • Page 153 Memory Combine—Combining Originals Into One Print With The Memory Board Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. 1 2 3 4 5 TPES170E Select [Memory Combine] with the [← ← ← ← ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } key. TPES550E Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 154 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Setting your original (K) on the exposure glass (contact glass) A Set your original as shown in the illustration. TPEH270E Setting your originals (K) in the optional document feeder A Set your originals as shown in the illustration. TPEH281E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 155: User Tools

    3. USER TOOLS Accessing The User Tools This section is for the key operators in Note charge of this machine. You can [Next]: Press to go to the next change or set the machine's default page. settings. [Prev.]: Press to go back to the Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key.
  • Page 156 USER TOOLS pressing the [OK] key. Then en- ter the new value. [Cancel]: Press to return to the previous menu without chang- ing any data. Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key to re- turn to the Ready condition. TPES250E Note The settings are not canceled...
  • Page 157: User Tools Menu

    User Tools Menu User Tools Menu Reference For how to access the user tools, see ⇒ P.133 “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 minute).
  • Page 158: Set Operation Modes

    USER TOOLS Mode Description Time Setting Use to set the machine's internal clock. Note The clock must be adjusted if you change the clock to daylight saving time/summer time, or return to stand- ard time. Reference For how to set the clock, see ⇒ P.148 “1-8 Time Setting”. Auto Online Specifies whether On Line mode is automatically selected when the machine detects the data from the personal com-...
  • Page 159: Initial Setting

    User Tools Menu Mode Description Copy Count The counter can be set to show the number of prints made Display (Up), or the number of prints remaining to be made (Down). Note Default: Down Panel Beeper Turns the beeper on or off. Note Default: STD.
  • Page 160 USER TOOLS Mode Description Reproduction Adjust a fixed reproduction ratio between 50 and 200 %. Ratio Note Default: • Metric version: 71 %, 82 %, 87 %, 93 %, 100 %, 115 %, 122 %, 141 % • Inch version: 65 %, 74 %, 77 %, 93 %, 100 %, 121 %, 129 %, 155 % Reference For how to set the ratios, see ⇒...
  • Page 161: Mode Setting

    User Tools Menu Mode Description Margin Erase Adjust the erase edges margin. Area Note Default: 2 mm, 0.1" Reference For how to adjust the erase edges area, see ⇒ P.150 “3-9 Margin Erase Area”. Specifies the paper size when you press the {On Line} key. Ppr.
  • Page 162 USER TOOLS Mode Description Background When you make prints in Photo, Letter/Photo, or Tint ON/OFF mode, the background of the prints might become dirty. Turn Background On to improve the clarity of your prints. Note Default: w/o back. correction (off) Longer Paper You can select whether you can use paper longer than 432 mm, 17.0"...
  • Page 163 User Tools Menu Mode Description Cancel Comb. Specifies whether Combine Originals or Memory Combine mode is cleared after finishing your print job. Note Default: Not to cancel No. of Skip Specifies the number of drum rotations in Skip Feed mode Feed at power on.
  • Page 164 USER TOOLS Mode Description Deflector Angle You can change the angle of the wing guide depending on the paper type you use. Note Default: Auto Available settings: • Up (Select this setting when standard thickness or thin paper misfeeds at the paper exit section occur frequently.) "...
  • Page 165 User Tools Menu Mode Description Ink/Master Specifies whether you can check the amount of ink and Left master. Note Default: OFF Available settings: • OFF (You cannot check the remaining amount of ink or master.) • ON (When the remaining amount of ink or master is less than half, the panel display indicates these amounts when you turn on the main switch.) •...
  • Page 166: Stamp

    USER TOOLS 5. Stamp Note You can use these functions only when you have an optional memory board. Mode Description Type You can change the message selected at power on in the Stamping function. Note Default: Confidential Size You can edit the preset stamp sizes. Note Default: Standard (about 32 ×...
  • Page 167 User Tools Menu Mode Description Density (User) You can select the style of the user stamps. Note Default: Solid-fill Position (User) You can edit the preset user stamp position co-ordinates. Note Default: See ⇒ P.156 “5-7 Position (User)”. Available settings: See ⇒ P.156 “5-7 Position (User)”. Reference For how to adjust the user stamp position, see ⇒...
  • Page 168: Set User Code (S)

    USER TOOLS Mode Description Direction You can select the page numbering direction at power on in (Page) Page Stamping mode. Note Default: • When you select [P1, P2] or [ ] with the “Type (Page)” user tool: Upper right • When you select [-1-, -2-] with the “Type (Page)” user tool: Down center Position (Page) You can edit the preset page numbering position co-ordi-...
  • Page 169 User Tools Menu Reset Counters You can clear each or all user codes' counters. Note Default: Single Reference For how to clear the number of masters and copies, see ⇒ P.163 “6-2 Reset Counters”. Reg. User Code You can register user codes. Note Up to 20 user codes (up to 4 digits) can be registered.
  • Page 170: User Tool Menus In Detail

    USER TOOLS User Tool Menus In Detail Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. 1-8 Time Setting Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. TPES020E Input month with Number keys. TPES250E Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key.
  • Page 171: Class Enter No

    User Tool Menus In Detail Enter 4 with the Number keys. Enter 3 with the Number keys. Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. Select the ratio you want to adjust Enter 5 with the Number keys.
  • Page 172: Margin Erase Area

    USER TOOLS Enter the number of students Enter 3 with the Number keys. Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. with the Number keys. Then press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Enter 9 with the Number keys.
  • Page 173: Of Skip Feed

    User Tool Menus In Detail Note Enter 4 with the Number keys. Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. You can also enter the ratio with the Number keys and the {Enter} key. If you selected * A Enter the erase edge margin Enter 11 with the Number keys.
  • Page 174: Of Q. Start

    USER TOOLS 4-14 No. of Q. start Note The default settings are as follows: Time period 0 – 4 4 – 24 24 – 72 More hours hours hours than 72 hours Temperature Low Tmp. (10 – 15°C, 50 – 59°F) Normal Tmp.
  • Page 175 User Tool Menus In Detail Select the temperature at which you use this machine with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], {~}, or { { { { }} } } } key. TPES530E Press the [OK] key. Select the time period you want to change how many times the drum unit idles with the [←...
  • Page 176: Type Of Paper

    USER TOOLS Select the paper type and misfeed 4-19 Type of Paper condition with the [← ← ← ← ] or [→ → → → ] key. Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. TPES530E Press the [OK] key.
  • Page 177 User Tool Menus In Detail Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Stamp po- Default Available sitions settings a = 24 mm, a = 8 – 104 0.96" mm, 0.32" – 4.16" b = 24 mm, 0.96"...
  • Page 178: Position (User)

    USER TOOLS Stamp po- Default Available Adjust the horizontal stamp posi- sitions settings tion with the Number keys. a = 24 mm, a = 8 – 104 0.96" mm, 0.32" – 4.16" b = 0 mm, 0" b = – 72 – 72 mm, –...
  • Page 179 User Tool Menus In Detail Stamp po- Default Available Select the user stamp position you want to adjust with the [← ← ← ← ], sitions settings [→ → → → ], {~}, or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. a = 0 mm, 0"...
  • Page 180: Regist. (User)

    USER TOOLS Press the [OK] key. 5-8 Regist. (User) Set the original you want to regis- Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. ter as a user stamp on the expo- sure glass (contact glass). TPES250E Enter 5 with the Number keys.
  • Page 181 User Tool Menus In Detail Stamp po- Default Available Enter 5 with the Number keys. sitions settings Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. a = 8 mm, a = 8 – 40 0.32"...
  • Page 182: Position (Page)

    USER TOOLS When you select -1- Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Stamp po- Default Available sitions settings a = 8 mm, a = 8 – 40 0.32" mm, 0.32" – 1.60" –1– GRPPOS2E TPES020E Adjust the vertical date stamping position with the Number keys.
  • Page 183: Make/Chg. Pattern

    User Tool Menus In Detail Press the { { { { Enter} } } } key. Select the page numbering direc- tion you want to adjust with the [← ← ← ← ], [→ → → → ], { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. Press the [OK] key twice.
  • Page 184: Check Counter

    USER TOOLS Move the cursor to the position Enter 6 with the Number keys. you wish to edit with the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. {}}, { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } key.
  • Page 185: Reset Counters

    User Tool Menus In Detail masters and prints made under 6-2 Reset Counters your user code. Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. TPES570E B Press the [OK] key. C Press the [Yes] key. D Press the [Cancel] key twice. TPES250E Enter 6 with the Number keys.
  • Page 186: Del. User Code

    USER TOOLS Keep pressing the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key Enter 6 with the Number keys. Then press the [OK] or { { { { Enter} } } } key. to display your user code.
  • Page 187: If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want

    4. What To Do If Something Goes Wrong If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following messages will appear on the panel display. Message Meaning Drum unit is not set. Make sure that the drum is completely set in position.
  • Page 188 What To Do If Something Goes Wrong - When a service call message is displayed in the panel display Press the [Exit] key. Then turn the main switch off and on. If a service code ap- pears again, contact your service representative. Note If a service code appears on the panel display after you turn the main switch off and on a few times, do not continue turning it on and off.
  • Page 189: If You Cannot Make Prints As You Want

    If You Cannot Make Prints As You Want If You Cannot Make Prints As You Want Problem Cause Action Misfeeds occur frequently. Improper paper type is se- Select proper paper type. See ⇒ P.42 “Printing On lected with the [Ppr. Type] key.
  • Page 190: Clearing Misfeeds

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong 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 masters. • Did you select appropriate paper Note type with the [Ppr.
  • Page 191: A + B" Paper Misfeed In The Paper Feed Section

    x Clearing Misfeeds • When paper edges stick together Lower drum unit lock lever B1. or paper is not fed to the machine, shuffle the paper as shown. Take out the drum. Z067 • When you use postcards or thick paper, lower the printing speed to setting 1 or 2.
  • Page 192: B" Paper Or Master Wrapped Around The Drum

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong Note Set the drum unit and close the front door. For how to take out the drum unit, see ⇒ P.87 “Changing The Color Drum Unit”. - To prevent paper misfeeds: While pressing the drum lock, See ⇒...
  • Page 193 x Clearing Misfeeds Take out the drum. Lower drum unit lock lever B1. Take out the drum. Note For how to take out the drum unit, see ⇒ P.87 “Changing The Color Drum Unit”. Remove the misfed paper from the drum. Note For how to take out the drum unit, see ⇒...
  • Page 194: C" Paper Misfeed In The Paper Exit Section

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong - To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the original's leading edge margin is too narrow, the following action is necessary. • When you use curled paper, cor- rect the curl as shown. * = Less than 10 mm, 0.4"...
  • Page 195: D" Master Misfeed In The Master Feed Section

    x Clearing Misfeeds tion until the master edge reaches x + D” Master Misfeed In ”x the arrow mark. The Master Feed Section Pull out the master feed unit until it stops. Open the master guide. Close the master guide. Open the master feed unit cover (1).
  • Page 196: B + E" Master Misfeed In The Master Eject Section

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong Take out the drum. Take out the drum. Note Pull out the misfed master from the inside. For how to take out the drum unit, see ⇒ P.87 “Changing The Color Drum Unit”. If you find a misfed master on the drum unit, grasp the edge of the master (the white area) and peel it...
  • Page 197: E" Master Misfeed In The Master Eject Section

    x Clearing Misfeeds Pull out lever E3 and remove the Return the master eject unit to its misfed master. original position and close the front door. x + P” Original Misfeed ”x Occurs When Using The Optional Document Feeder Open the ADF cover. Return lever E3 and the master eject unit to their original posi- tion.
  • Page 198 What To Do If Something Goes Wrong • Curled, folded, or creased origi- Pull the green knob towards you nals and remove the misfed original. • Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art pa- per, aluminum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper •...
  • Page 199: When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights

    When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights MMake sure that the following door/ cover are closed. Front Door Close the front door completely. TPEH070E Document Feeder Cover (Option) Close the document feeder cover until it locks in position.
  • Page 200: When The Add Ink Indicator (J) Lights

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong When The Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights 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 run- ning water.
  • Page 201 When The Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights Remove the used ink cartridge. Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. Note Always supply ink of the same color. Return the ink holder to its original position until it clicks. Close the front door.
  • Page 202: When The Master End Indicator (C) Lights

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong When The Master End Indicator (C) Lights 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: •...
  • Page 203 When The Master End Indicator (C) Lights Insert the paper edge of the master roll as shown in the illustration until the master edge reaches the arrow mark. Close the master guide. Push in the master feed unit until it stops.
  • Page 204: When The Master Eject Indicator (K) Lights

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong When The Master Eject Indicator (k) Lights The Master Eject indicator (k) lights Remove the used master by push- when it is time to empty the master ing down the master eject unit up- eject unit or when you need to set the per handle towards the trash box master eject unit.
  • Page 205: When Other Indicators Are Lit

    When Other Indicators Are Lit 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"...
  • Page 206: When The Prints Are Not Delivered In A Neat Stack

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong When The Prints Are Not Delivered In A Neat Stack If you use small size paper, prints might not be delivered in a neat stack. In this case, follow the steps below. Lower the end plate a little. While holding the end plate, lift the an- gle adjustment screw.
  • Page 207: Poor Printing

    Poor Printing Poor Printing Dirty Background If the background of prints is dirty, the drum unit is dirty. Z091 R CAUTION: • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in run- ning water. In the case of any abnormal symptoms, consult a doctor.
  • Page 208 What To Do If Something Goes Wrong Pull out the drum unit. TPEH101E Note For how to take out the drum unit, see ⇒ P.87 “Changing The Color Drum Unit”. While pressing the drum lock, turn the drum until you can see the trailing edge of the master.
  • Page 209 Poor Printing Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever. TPEH091E Close the front door. Turn on the main switch. TPEH021E...
  • Page 210: Black Line/Stain

    What To Do If Something Goes Wrong Reference Black Line/Stain See ⇒ P.87 “Changing The Color Drum Unit”. Check the platen cover and clean it if dirty. See ⇒ P.196 “Platen Cover”. While pressing the drum lock, Check the exposure glass (contact grasp the edge of the master glass) and clean it if dirty.
  • Page 211: Remarks

    5. REMARKS Operation Notes General Cautions • While printing, do not turn off the main switch. • While printing, do not open the door or covers. • While printing, do not unplug the power cord. • While printing, do not move the machine. •...
  • Page 212 REMARKS • When making duplex prints or when using non-white printing paper, the pa- per end sensor might malfunction and fail to detect the paper. In this case, place a blank sheet under the printing paper on the paper feed tray. •...
  • Page 213: Print Paper

    Operation Notes • When you use originals with light lettering, edges of the letters might be printed clearly and the inside of the letters might be light. In this case, in- crease the image density. • When you use originals of fine letters, letters on prints might be skipped. In this case, increase the image density or use Letter mode.
  • Page 214: Pc Controller

    REMARKS PC Controller Important Make sure that m indicator on the PC controller operation panel is off before unplugging the power cord.
  • Page 215: Where To Put Your Machine

    Where To Put Your Machine Where To Put Your Machine Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental con- ditions greatly affect its performance. Environmental Conditions Optimum environmental conditions R WARNING: • Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water (e.g.
  • Page 216: Power Connection

    REMARKS • Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heated air from a heater. (Sudden temperature changes might cause condensation with- in the machine.) • Places where the machine might be subjected to frequent strong vibration. •...
  • Page 217 Where To Put Your Machine Main Frame GRINST0E More than 10 cm, 4.0" More than 60 cm, 23.7" More than 60 cm, 23.7" More than 60 cm, 23.7"...
  • Page 218: Maintaining Your Machine

    REMARKS Maintaining Your Machine To maintain high print quality, clean Clean the platen cover with a the following parts and units regular- damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. Important Do not use benzine, thinner, or other organic liquids. Otherwise, this machine might be damaged.
  • Page 219: Optional Document Feeder

    Maintaining Your Machine Optional Document Feeder Sheet Lift the document feeder. Clean the sheet with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. AM1D600 Note If you do not clean the sheet, marks on the sheet will be print-...
  • Page 220: Combination Chart

    REMARKS 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. Function to be specified later takes priority.
  • Page 221 Combination Chart Function to be specified later Memory Com- bine mode (16 *1 *1 *1 *1 -- *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *1 *2 Originals) Edge Erase All Class mode -- *1 *1 *1 Auto Class mode *1 -- *1 *1 Manual Class *1 *1 -- *1 mode...
  • Page 222 REMARKS This page is intentionally blank.
  • Page 223: Specifications

    6. SPECIFICATIONS Main Frame Configuration: Desk top Printing Process: Full automatic one drum system Original Type: Sheet/Book Original Size: Maximum 304.8 mm × 432 mm, 12.0" × 17.0" Pixel Density: 400 dpi Image Mode: Photo mode (Sand pattern) Letter mode (Standard mode) Letter/Photo mode Pencil mode Tint mode...
  • Page 224 SPECIFICATIONS From 50 % to 200 % in 1 % steps Printing Area: • A3 drum: • Inch version: More than 290 × 419 mm, 11.4" × 16.4" • Metric version: More than 290 mm × 409 mm, 11.4" × 16.1" •...
  • Page 225 Main Frame Master Eject Unit Capacity: • A3 drum More than 60 masters • A4 drum 90 masters Dimensions (W × × × × D × × × × H): Width Depth Height Stored 625 mm, 24.6" 650 mm, 25.6" 575 mm, 22"...
  • Page 226 SPECIFICATIONS Noise Emission: Sound power level: The measurements are made according to ISO 7779. Printing Speed 60 rpm 71 dB 90 rpm 74 dB 120 rpm 77 dB Power Source: See the inside front cover of this manual. Power Consumption: •...
  • Page 227: Document Feeder

    Document Feeder Document Feeder Original Type: Sheet Original Weight: 40.7 g/m to 127.9 g/m , 10.8 lb to 34 lb Original Size: Max. 297 mm × 864 mm, 11.6" × 33.8" Min. 105 mm × 128 mm, 4.2" × 5.1" First Copy Time (Master Process Time): Less than 19.5 seconds (A3, 11"...
  • Page 228: Consumables

    SPECIFICATIONS Consumables Name Size Remarks Master: Length: 110 m, 410 ft/roll A3 drum Width: 420 mm, 16.5" 2 Rolls/case More than 200 masters can be made per roll A4 drum 330 masters can be made per roll Ink-Black 1,000 ml/pack, 600 ml/pack, 5 packs/case Environmental conditions: -5 –...
  • Page 229: Index

    INDEX 1 One-sided Originals → 1 One-sided Cancel , 9 Print Of 2 Images , 68 Cancel Comb. , 141 16 One-sided Originals → 1 One-sided Caution , iii Print Of 16 Images , 124 Changing The Paper Size , 23 2 One-sided Originals →...
  • Page 230 Economy Mode , 48 Language on LCD , 135 {Economy Mode} key , 6 LCD Contrast , 137 Edge Erase , 40 Letter mode , 45 {Edge Erase} key , 6 Letter/Photo Mode Printing , 46 {Enter} key , 7 Loading Paper , 15 Envelopes , 43 Longer Paper , 140...
  • Page 231 MSTR Makg. Density , 137 Photo (Lightness) , 138 Photo Mode Printing , 45 Photo (Screen) , 138 Platen Cover , 3 Next , 9 Poor Printing , 185 No. of Q.start , 141 , 152 Position (Date) , 145 , 158 No.
  • Page 232 Saving Ink , 48 User Stamping , 122 Saving Master , 79 USER TOOLS , 133 {Security} key , 6 {User Tools} key , 6 Security Mode , 75 User Tools Menu , 135 Select , 9 Separating Printing Sets , 77 service call , 166 Warning , ii Set Operation Modes , 136...

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