5308L OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TSLH02HE 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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For good print quality, Gestetner recommends that you use genuine Gestetner master and ink. Gestetner shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Gestetner parts in your Gestetner office product.
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Note to users in the United States of America Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devices, pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Safety Information When using your machine, the following safety precautions should be always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. R CAUTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
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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.
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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. •...
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• 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.
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.
What You Can Do With This Machine Standard Printing P.5 “Standard Printing”. Adjusting The Print Image Position P.8 “Adjusting The Print Image Position”. Adjusting The Print Image Density P.10 “Adjusting The Print Image Density”. Making Half-tone Prints P.11 “Tint Mode—Making Half-tone Prints”. Making Clear Prints P.12 “Fine Mode—Making Clear Prints”.
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Erasing Edge Margins P.19 “Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins”. Erasing The Shadow Of Pasted Originals P.21 “Paste Shadow Erase—Erasing The Shadow Of Pasted Originals”. Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper P.22 “Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper”. Selecting Original Type P.23 “Selecting Original Type”. Ink Saving P.24 “Economy Mode—Ink Saving”.
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Combining Originals Into One Print P.32 “Combine Copies—Combining 2 Originals Into One Print”. Skip Feed Printing P.35 “Skip Feed Printing”. Storing Your Print Settings In Memory P.36 “Program—Storing Your Print Settings In Memory”. Printing Secret Documents P.40 “Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents”. Making Color Prints P.49 “Making Color Prints”.
Guide To Components Machine Exterior Front Door Open for access to the inside of the ma- chine. Operation Panel Operator controls and indicators are lo- cated here. See P.xii “Operation Panel”. Platen Cover Lower this cover over an original before printing.
Behind Cover Flip up when you use the keys under- neath. Machine Interior Document Feeder (Option) Original inserted into the document feed- er are individually and automatically fed onto and removed from the exposure glass. See P.41 “Printing Using The Op- tional 30 Originals Document Feeder”.
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Options 30 Originals Document Feeder TSLP015E Note Other options: • Color Drum: LG drum • Color Drum: B4 drum • Tape Dispenser • Key Counter...
Operation Panel Keys { { { { Security} } } } key Press to make prints of secret documents. P.40 “Security Mode—Printing Se- cret Documents”. { { { { Paste Shadow Erase} } } } key Press to erase the shadow of pasted orig- inals.
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{ { { { Type of Original} } } } key Press to select Letter, Photo, or Letter/ Photo mode. See P.23 “Selecting Origi- nal Type”. { { { { Fine} } } } key Press to select the fine image. See “Fine Mode—Making Clear Prints”.
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Indicators Error Indicators These indicators are lit when a non-stan- dard condition occurs within the ma- chine. Memory/Class Indicator Shows the number entered in Memory or Class mode. Speed Indicators These indicators show the printing speed that is selected. Counter Displays the number of prints entered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OPERATION Printing Paper ... 1 Originals ... 2 Preparation For Printing ... 3 Loading Paper... 3 Setting Up The Paper Delivery Table... 4 Standard Printing ... 5 Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables ... 7 Adjusting The Print Image Position...
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Program—Storing Your Print Settings In Memory ... 36 Storing Your Settings ... 36 Recalling A Program ... 37 Protecting A Program... 38 Removing Program Protection ... 39 Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents ... 40 2. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Printing Using The Optional 30 Originals Document Feeder ... 41 Document Feeder Exterior ...
Printing Paper The following types of print paper are not recommended for this machine. • Paper smaller than 90 mm • Paper larger than 268 mm • Paper heavier than 157.0 g/m • Paper lighter than 47.1 g/m • Roughly-cut paper •...
OPERATION Originals Note Originals that can be set on the exposure glass are as follows: • Maximum size: 257 • Maximum total thickness: 30 mm, 1.1" • Maximum total weight: 5 kg, 11.0 lb If you use paste-up originals, make sure the pasted parts hold firmly to the base sheet and press the {Paste Shadow Erase} key.
Preparation For Printing Loading Paper Carefully open the paper feed ta- ble. Put the paper feed side plates lock lever. Adjust the side plates to match the paper size. 1: Paper Feed Side Plates Lock Le- Place the paper on the paper feed table.
OPERATION Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper light- ly. Put back the lock lever. Setting Up The Paper Delivery Table Open the paper delivery table. Reference When the prints are not deliv- ered in a neat stack, see “When The Prints Are Thrown Over The Paper Delivery Table”.
A standard copier scans in the origi- nal for each copy set made. This ma- chine, however, scans in your original once and makes multiple prints from this master.
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OPERATION Press the { { { { Proof} } } } key and check the image density and the image position of the proof print. Note If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the {Image Position} keys or the fine adjust- ment dial.
Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables Remove the paper from the paper feed table. The paper feed table will lower. Turn off the main switch. O f f Close the paper feed table. Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables Move the end plate until the plate handle is flush with the end of the table.
OPERATION Adjusting The Print Image Position After master making, you can adjust the print image position to suit your needs. There are two ways: Shifting The Image Position Forward Or Backward Shift the image position using the {Image Position} keys. Shifting The Image Position To The Right Or Left Shift the image position using the...
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Turn the side table fine adjusting dial as shown in the illustrations. Shifting the image to the right Shifting the image to the left Note The image position can be shift- ed up to about 10 mm, 0.4" each way. Each division on the scale is 2 mm, 0.08".
OPERATION Adjusting The Print Image Density You can adjust the print image densi- ty to suit your needs. There are two ways: Before Making A Master Adjust the image density using the {Image Density} key. After Making A Master Adjust the image density using the {W} or {V} key.
Tint Mode—Making Half-tone Prints Use the {Tint} key to make half-tone prints. Press the { { { { Tint} } } } key to select Tint mode. Set your originals on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
OPERATION Fine Mode—Making Clear Prints Use the {Fine} key to make clear prints. Press the { { { { Fine} } } } key to select Fine mode. Set your originals on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder.
Changing The Printing Speed Use the {W} or {V} key to adjust the speed of the machine with the image density and printing paper. Press the { { { { V V V V } } } } key to increase the speed and press the { { { { W W W W } } } } key to re- duce the speed.
OPERATION Stopping The Machine During The Multi- print Run When You Want To Stop The Machine During The Multi- print Run And Print The Next Original Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. Set the new original. Enter the number of prints and press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios You can select a preset ratio for print- ing. Note The center and the leading edge of the print image do not shift when a print image is made with this func- tion. a: Paper Feed Direction b: Constant You can select one of 7 preset ratios...
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OPERATION Enlargement (Metric version) Enlarge- Original ment Ratio Size 141 % 122 % 115 % Enlargement (Inch version) Enlarge- Original ment Ratio Size 155 % " 8 129 % " 8 121 % " 11" Select the desired reduction or en- largement ratio using the { { { { Re- duce} } } } key or the { { { { Enlarge} } } } key.
Center/Edge Erase—Erasing Center And Edge Margins When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges might ap- pear on prints. To prevent this, follow the steps below. Note As a default setting, the paper sizes and directions that can be used are as follows: Metric...
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OPERATION When you reach the desired paper size and direction, press the { { { { #} } } } key. Set the book on the exposure glass. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print.
Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins If you want to erase edge margins of a book original, follow the steps below. Note As a default setting, the paper sizes and directions that can be used are as follows: Metric B4L, A4L, A5K, A5L, version B5K, B5L Inch...
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OPERATION Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print. Note If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the {Image Position} keys (see justing The Print Image Position”) or the side table fine adjusting dial (see P.8 “Shifting The...
Paste Shadow Erase—Erasing The Shadow Of Pasted Originals If you want to erase the shadow of pasted originals, follow the steps be- low. Set the original on the exposure glass. Press the { { { { Paste Shadow Erase} } } } key. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
OPERATION Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper When you make prints on thick (127.9 to 157.0 g/m , 34.0 to 41.7 lb) or thin (47.1 to 81.4 g/m , 12.5 to 21.6 lb) pa- per, perform the following steps. Printing On Thick Paper When you use paper heavier than 127.9 g/m , 34.0 lb and lighter than...
Selecting Original Type Select one of the following three types to match your originals: Photo mode Delicate tones of photographs and pictures can be reproduced with this mode. Letter mode Select this mode when your origi- nals contain only letters (no pic- tures).
OPERATION Economy Mode—Ink Saving When you want to save ink, select Economy mode. Note Prints will come out lighter. Press the { { { { Economy} } } } key. Set your originals on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder.
Auto Cycle—Printing From Several Originals At Once Use the {Auto Cycle} key to process masters and make prints at one stroke. Note When you use the optional docu- ment feeder, it is not necessary to place originals one by one. All originals are fed and prints are completed after you press the {Print} key.
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OPERATION If you use the optional tape dis- penser, turn on the tape dispenser power switch. O f f Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. Note Repeat steps A through C until all originals are printed when you set originals on the expo- sure glass.
Class Mode—Group Printing From The Same Original Use the {Memory/Class} key to make sets of prints from the same original. The same number of prints is made for each set. Note The optional tape dispenser auto- matically feeds out strips of paper which separate groups on the paper delivery table.
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OPERATION Turn on the optional tape dis- penser power switch. O f f Set one original face down on the exposure glass or in the optional document feeder. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print.
Memory Mode—Group Printing From Different Originals Use the {Memory/Class} key to make sets of prints from different originals. Note With the optional document feed- er, you can set several originals and make prints of all of them at once. See P.45 “Memory Mode With The Document Feeder”.
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OPERATION With the { { { { Number} } } } keys, enter the number of prints for the second original. Press the { { { { #} } } } key. This stores the number of prints to be made for the second original in memory 2.
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Turn on the optional tape dis- penser power switch. O f f Press the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key. Note If you press the {Auto Cycle} key, you cannot make proof prints by pressing the {Proof} key.
OPERATION Combine Copies—Combining 2 Originals Into One Print As a default, this function cannot be used. If you want to use this function, set “SET COMBINE KEY” to “Yes”. See “SET COMBINE KEY” in “Service Program Menu”. You can print 2 separate originals on a single sheet of paper.
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mm, 0.16" for the second original) from the leading edge. You can select different kinds of image settings for the first and sec- ond original. Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper lightly when in the Combine Copies func- tion.
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OPERATION Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The beeper sounds after the first original is on the master. Set the second original face down. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Check the image position of the trial or proof print.
Skip Feed Printing If the backs of prints are dirty, you can increase the time between two prints using the {Skip Feed} key. In the default setting, when one sheet of paper is fed the drum rotates twice. However, you can select the number of rotations of the drum.
OPERATION Program—Storing Your Print Settings In Memory You can store up to 9 frequently used print job settings in machine memory, and recall them for future use. Note The stored programs are not cleared when you turn off the main switch.
Select the program number you want to store the settings in with the { { { { Number} } } } keys. Note Make sure that the previous job settings stored under the select- ed program number are over- written. Press the { { { { #} } } } key.
OPERATION Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Protecting A Program If you want to prevent someone from writing over your program, do the following procedure. While holding down the { { { { Clear/ Stop} } } } key, press the { { { { Program} } } } key.
OPERATION Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents This function prevents others from making prints of secret documents from the master. For example, if you want to print some documents with sensitive information, use this func- tion after making your prints so that nobody can access that master again.
2. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Printing Using The Optional 30 Originals Document Feeder Insert a stack of originals in the document feeder. They will be fed automatically. Document Feeder Exterior Original Tray Original used to make masters are deliv- ered to this tray. ADF Unit Feeds the original to the master making position.
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS • Originals with glue on them • Originals perforated for ring binders • Book originals • Originals written with a pencil or ball-point pen • Originals smaller than 148 mm • Originals larger than 257 mm • Folded, curled, creased originals •...
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Adjust the guide to the original size. Insert the aligned originals face up in the document feeder until they stop. Limitation Approximately 30 originals (64 g/m the 30 originals document feeder. The first (top) original will be fed first. Note Do not insert different size originals at the same time.
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Note If the next original has been set in the document feeder before the machine stops, that original is fed automatically and a trial print is delivered to the paper delivery table after the print of the first original is completed. Check the image position of the trial print of the next original.
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 Position} keys (see P.8 “Shifting The Print Image Position Forward Or Backward”) or the side table fine adjusting dial (see The Right Or Left”).
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OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Press the { { { { Memory/Class} } } } key to light the Memory indicator. With the { { { { Number} } } } keys, enter the desired number of prints for the first original. Press the { { { { #} } } } key. This stores the number of prints to be made for the first original in memory 1.
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Set your originals face up into the document feeder. Note When you use the optional 30 originals document feeder, the originals are fed from the bottom of the stack. Make sure that the originals are set in the correct sequence with the first original on the bottom. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
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OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Turn on the optional tape dispenser power switch. O f f Press the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key. Note In Auto Cycle mode, printing starts automatically after a trial print is de- livered. Press the { { { { Print} } } } key.
Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum Color drum units (red, blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, navy, ma- roon, orange, teal and gray) are avail- able as options in addition to the standard black unit. For making color prints, a separate drum unit is neces- sary for each color.
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OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Pull out the drum unit handle. Note If you cannot pull out the drum unit, push the drum unit han- dle, then pull out the drum unit. Hold the rail on the drum and slide out the drum while pulling the release towards you.
Close the front door. Note Make sure that the Cover Open indicator (M) turns off, and the COLOR is shown in the guid- ance display. Printing In Two Colors After printing in one color, you can print in another color on the same side of the print.
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OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Press the { { { { Print} } } } key. Remove the prints from the paper delivery table and set them on the paper feed table again as shown in the illustration. Exchange the drum unit. See P.49 “Changing The Color Drum Unit”.
3. SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Accessing Service Programs The service programs can be set by following this procedure. Reference For the service program menu, see P.55 “Service Program Menu”. Press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key. Hold down the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key for at least 3 seconds.
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Changing The Settings Of Service Programs After entering the desired SP No., press the { { { { #} } } } key. The value or mode set at the factory will be displayed at the end of the second line on the guidance display.
Note If you enter the wrong value or mode, press the {Clear Modes} key. Then, go back to step A. When you want to leave the service program mode A Press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key. Service Program Menu SP No.
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SERVICE PROGRAM MODE SP No. Mode SET DISPLAY SET SIZE MODE SET COMBINE KEY BUZZER ON Function If you want to change the language used by the guidance display, select the language version. Note Default: 1 Adjustable value: • 0: Japanese •...
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SP No. Mode PRINTS/MASTER COST CLEAR 2 IN 1 PHT BCKGRND COR- RECT ORIGINAL Changing The Settings Of Service Programs Function The optional key counter usually counts the num- ber of prints made regardless of the number of masters used. For accounting purposes, it is possi- ble for the key counter to be incremented by a val- ue between 0 and 50 whenever a new master is used.
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SERVICE PROGRAM MODE SP No. Mode IMAGE DENSITY PRINT SPEED AUTO CYCLE MODE QUALITY START NO. SKIP FEED NO. Function Specifies the image density at power on. Note Default: 1 Adjustment value: • 0: Light • 1: Standard • 2: Dark •...
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SP No. Mode AUTO MULTI COPY MEMORY PRINT AUTO MEMORY/ CLASS RESETTABLE COUNT Changing The Settings Of Service Programs Function If you set an original on the exposure glass and press the {Combine Copies} key and {Start} key, two identical images are printed on the one sheet. Note Default: 0 Adjustment value: 0: No 1: Yes...
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SERVICE PROGRAM MODE SP No. Mode CLR RESETTABLE COUNT USER CODE MODE UC COUNT CLR UC COUNT TOTAL UC COUNT CLEAR TOTAL UC COUNT Function Clears the resettable master/print counter. Note Default: 0 Adjustment value: 0: No 1: Yes Selects user code mode. When you set this func- tion, you have to also specify the auto reset time.
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SP No. Mode SIDE ERS. CENTER ERS. HORIZONTAL ERS. Entering decimal values in SP No. 160–162: • Press the {Program} key to enter a decimal point. • Press the {q} key to fix the value. Changing The Settings Of Service Programs Function Adjust the default side edge margin width in Edge Erase and Center/Edge Erase mode.
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE User Codes If the machine is set to use the User Code function, operators must input their user codes before the machine can operate. The machine keeps count of the number of prints made under each user code. In this mode, the following 20 user codes (fixed) can be used to access the machine: 382, 191, 182, 173, 164, 155,...
key. Press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key to leave Service Program mode. How To Use User Code Mode Input your assigned 3-digit user code with the { { { { Number} } } } keys, then press the { { { { #} } } } key.
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE for at least 3 seconds. Enter “121” with the { { { { Number} } } } keys and press the { { { { #} } } } key. The number of masters and prints made under the user code “382” will be displayed in the guidance display.
Hold down the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key for at least 3 seconds. Enter “122” with the { { { { Number} } } } keys and press the { { { { #} } } } key. Keep pressing the { { { { #} } } } key until desired user code is displayed.
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Enter “123” with the { { { { Number} } } } keys and press the { { { { #} } } } key. The total number of masters and prints made under all user codes will be displayed in the guidance display.
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Enter “1” (Yes) with the { { { { Number} } } } keys and press the { { { { #} } } } key. Press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key to leave Service Program mode. TSLS01VN TSLS01UN User Codes...
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4. REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Loading Paper On The Paper Feed Table The Load Paper indicator (B) blinks when the paper feed table runs out of paper. Replenishing Paper Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. Note This step is necessary only if you want to pause a print run to replenish paper.
REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Note Correct paper curl before set- ting the paper. Press the { { { { Print} } } } key to resume printing. Changing The Paper Size Remove the paper from the paper feed table. The paper feed tray will lower. Put the paper feed side plates lock lever.
When The Add Ink Indicator (j) Blinks The Add Ink indicator (j) blinks when it is time to supply ink. 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.
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REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Pull out the ink holder and remove the used ink cartridge. Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. Return the ink holder to its original position until it clicks. Note Always supply ink of the same color.
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Make sure to firmly insert the part indicated by the arrow mark into the guide. Close the front door. The machine will start idling to supply ink to the drum. Note It will stop when the correct amount of ink reaches the drum. When The Add Ink Indicator (j) Blinks TSLT011E...
REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Master Roll Replacement The Master End indicator (C) is lit when it is time to replace the master roll. Open the original table. Note Lift the original table release le- ver and lift the original table. Open the right side cover. Open the plotter cover.
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Set the paper edge of the master roll as shown. Note Rotate the spools backward to take up any slack in the master. Close the plotter cover. Close the right side cover. Master Roll Replacement Return the original table to its original position.
REPLENISHING SUPPLIES Placing A New Roll Of Tape In The Tape Dispenser (Option) Note Make sure that the main switch is turned on and the power switch of the tape dispenser is off. Open the cover of the tape dis- penser.
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Placing A New Roll Of Tape In The Tape Dispenser (Option) Press the manual cut button to trim off the leading edge of the tape. TSLP014E...
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5. WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following indicators will blink or light. When the misfeed indicator (x Indicator Guidance Display ORIGINAL JAM.
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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG 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. Note To prevent misfeeds, do not leave any torn scraps of paper within the ma- chine.
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When one of the following messages is displayed on the guidance display Guidance Display RE-ENTER COPY NUMBER MAXIMUM IS XXX RE-ENTER COPY NUMBER MINIMUM IS XXX SET THE ORIGINALS INPUT YOUR ID CODE NO ADDITIONAL PRINTS ALLOWED Security mode is set. If you make the next mas- MASTER MAKING HALTED - When a service code (E-XX) is displayed in the guidance display Turn the main switch off and on.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG x Clearing Misfeeds Important When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off main switch. If you do, your print set- tings are cleared. - After clearing misfeeds Press the {Clear Modes} key to reset the error indicators. x ”...
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Pull out the original gently. If you cannot remove the misfed original, pull out the original from the side of the original tray and remove the original. If you still cannot remove the misfed paper, press the ADF open lever and open the ADF unit to remove the original.
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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG • Originals lighter than 40 g/m • Carbon coated originals • Damaged originals • Originals with glue on them • Originals perforated for ring binders • Book originals • Originals written with a pencil or ball-point pen •...
x ” + “PAPER FEED JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER” “x 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. Misfeed in the paper feed section Slowly but firmly pull out the paper.
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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Re-insert the drum unit until the drum unit locks in position and put the lever back in place. Close the front door. - To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the originals leading edge margin is too narrow, the fol- lowing action is necessary.
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• If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown. • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5 mm, 0.2" or there is a solid image on the leading edge, insert the original with the widest mar- gin first or make a leading edge margin by making a copy.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG x ” + “MASTER FEED JAM. REMOVE JAMMED MASTER” “x Open the original table. Note Lift the original table release lever and slide the original table all the way to the left. Open the right side cover. Open the plotter cover.
If you could not remove the misfed master in steps B B B B and C C C C , take out the drum and remove the misfed master from the inside. Reference For how to take out the drum unit, see Unit”.
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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Remove the misfed paper. If the paper is completely wrapped around the drum, pull out the drum unit and remove the misfed paper from the drum. Re-install the drum unit locks in position and put the lever back in place. Note If you followed step B or C, close the front door.
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• When you use curled paper, correct the curl as shown. • If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown. • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5 mm, 0.2" or there is a solid image on the leading edge, insert the original with the widest mar- gin first or make a leading edge margin by making a copy.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG x ” + “MASTER EJECT JAM. REMOVE JAMMED MASTER” “x Check where the misfed master is. Remove the misfed master as follows. When a master misfeed occurs in the master eject section A Pull out the master eject box. B Remove the misfed master.
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When a master misfeed occurs on the drum A Lift the lever to unlock the drum unit and pull out the unit. Reference For how to remove the drum unit, see Unit”. B Grasp the drum unit handle and remove the master from the drum. C Pull the master out of the master clamp.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG D Re-insert the drum unit until the drum unit locks in position and put the lever back in place. x ” + “DELIVERY JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER” “x Remove the misfed paper. Note Make sure that the paper delivery end plate and paper delivery side plates are in the proper position.
When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Blinks MMake sure that the following door/units are closed. Original Table Close the original table until it locks in position. Front Door Close the front door completely. ADF Unit (Option) Close the ADF unit until it locks in position. When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Blinks TSLH025E TSLH024E...
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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Make sure that the drum is completely set in position. • Set the drum unit completely until it locks in position. TSLH028E...
When The Master Eject Indicator (k) Blinks The Master Eject indicator (k) and the Reset indicator blink when it is time to empty master eject box or when you need to set the master eject box. Take out the master eject box and remove the used masters. Note Spread an old newspaper, then turn the master eject box upside down on it to remove the used masters.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG When Other Indicators Blink Set the key counter The key counter (option) is not set. Insert the key counter. TSLP017E...
When The Prints Are Thrown Over The Paper Delivery Table When The Prints Are Thrown Over The Paper Delivery Table Reduce the printing speed by pressing the { { { { W W W W } } } } key. TSLS017N...
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Poor Printing Dirt On The Back Side Of Paper Note When you use paper smaller than the original, select the proper reduction ra- tio. Otherwise, you might get dirty background prints. When you use postcards and the like, the background might be dirty because postcards do not absorb ink well.
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Reference P.49 “Changing The Color Drum Unit” for the details. Clean the pressure roller with a clean cloth. With a clean cloth, remove any ink that has accumulated on the trailing edge of the drum unit. Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Turn on the main switch. Dirt On The Front Side Of Paper (Black Line/Stain) Note When black lines or stains still appear on prints even if you clean the above, contact your service representative. If there is no margin or if there is a solid image area near the leading edge of the original, make a margin of at least 5 mm, 0.2"...
• Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper lightly. Put back the lock lever. • When you use the optional document feeder, make sure that the original guides contact the originals lightly. When you get white or incomplete prints even if you check the items above, per- form the following procedure.
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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Remove paper that is stuck to the drum. Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever. Close the front door. TSLH031E TSLH028E TSLH024E...