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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. - Page 2 Note to users in the United States of America Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 3 Introduction This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Notes: Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
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Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. - Page 5 R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
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Page 6: How To Read This Manual
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 7 Making Prints Before making prints using this ma- chine, you have to make a master by pressing the { { { { Start} } } } key. When you press the { { { { Start} } } } key, the machine scans the original image and makes a master.
- Page 8 To decrease the image density, press the { { { { V V V V } } } } key. See p.25 “Ad- justing the Image Density of Prints”. D D D D Enter the desired number of prints with the number keys. E E E E Press the { { { { Print} } } } key.
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Page 9: What You Can Do With This Machine
What You Can do with this Machine Below is a quick summary of this ma- chine's features and where to look in this manual for more information. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Standard Printing See p.19 “Standard Printing”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Energy Saver Mode See p.22 “Energy Saver Mode”... - Page 10 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Directional Magnification (%) See p.36 “Directional Magnifica- tion (%)”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Directional Magnification (Size) See p.38 “Directional Magnifica- tion (Size)”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erasing Center and Edge Margins See p.40 “Erasing Center and Edge Margins”.
- Page 11 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals See p.59 “Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Class Mode See p.62 “Class Mode”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combining Originals See p.64 “Combine Originals”. viii ❖...
- Page 12 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printing in Two Colors See p.134 “Printing in Two Col- ors”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Image Rotation See p.85 “Image Rotation”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Make-up Printing See p.97 “Make-up Printing”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Merging Images See p.108 “Image Overlay”.
- Page 13 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory Combine See p.118 “Memory Combine”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original Storage See p.103 “Original Storage”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Storage Overlay See p.108 “Image Overlay”. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE...
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Page 14: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Exterior... 1 Machine Interior... 2 Options ... 4 Operation Panel ... 5 Keys ... 5 Indicators... 7 Panel Display ... 8 Panel Display Layout ... 9 1. Operation Print Paper ... 11 Originals ... 13 Printing Preparations ... 15 Loading Paper... - Page 15 Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper... 43 Printing onto Thick Paper... 43 Printing onto Standard Paper... 43 Printing onto Envelopes ... 44 Printing onto Special Kinds of Paper... 44 Selecting Original Modes... 46 Letter/Photo Mode Printing ... 46 Photo Mode Printing... 47 Pencil Mode Printing ...
- Page 16 Command Sheets for Make-Up Printing... 90 Command Sheets ... 90 Making a Command Sheet... 90 Command Sheets and Finished Prints... 95 Make-up Printing ... 97 Make-up Samples ... 100 Original Storage... 103 Storing Originals... 103 Selecting Stored Originals... 105 Protecting Stored Originals ... 105 Deleting Stored Originals ...
- Page 17 4. User Tools Accessing the User Tools... 141 User Tools Menu... 143 1. System ... 143 2. Set Operat'n Mode ... 144 3. Initial Setting... 145 4. Mode Setting ... 146 5. Stamp... 151 6. Administrator Mode ... 153 7. On Line Mode... 154 User Tool Menus in Detail...
- Page 18 When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M When the Add Ink Indicator (j When the Master End Indicator (C When the Master Eject Indicator (k When Other Indicators Are Lit... 191 When Prints Are Not Delivered in a Neat Stack... 192 When Printing on Small Size Paper ...
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Page 20: Machine Exterior
Machine Exterior Front door Open to access the inside of the machine. Flip up cover Flip up to access the keys underneath. Operation panel See p.5 “Operation Panel”. Master tray Open this unit when installing the mas- ter. Paper feed tray down key Press to lower the paper feed tray. -
Page 21: Machine Interior
Machine Interior Main switch Use to turn the power on or off. Paper alignment wings Lift or lower the wings depending on the type of paper being used. Paper delivery end plate This plate aligns the leading edge of prints. Paper delivery end plate knob Use to move the end plate. - Page 22 Ink holder Set the ink cartridge in this holder. Drum unit lock lever B1 Lower to unlock and pull out the drum unit. Drum unit The master is wrapped around this unit. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for printing.
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Page 23: Options
Options ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Document feeder Document Feeder Note ❒ Other options: • Color Drum Type 80(L) A3, 11" × 17" • Color Drum Type 80(S) A4, 8 • Exposure Glass Cover • Printer Unit Type 80 RCP80 • Interface Cable Type 85 •... -
Page 24: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Keys Auto On Line Original Storage { { { { Quality Start} } } } key See p.77 “Quality Start Mode”. { { { { Security} } } } key See p.76 “Security Mode”. { { { { Skip Feed} } } } key Press to select skip feed printing. - Page 25 { { { { Class} } } } key Press to select All Class, Auto Class, Manual Class, or Class mode. See p.52 “All Class Mode”, see p.54 “Auto Class Mode”, see p.57 “Manual Class Mode with One Original”, see p.59 “Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals”, see p.62 “Class Mode”.
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Page 26: Indicators
Indicators Special feature indicator Lights to indicate that special features have been selected. To access the special features, lift up the cover on the left side of the operation panel. Monitor indicators These indicators light to inform you of the status of the machine. See p.171 “If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want”. -
Page 27: Panel Display
Panel Display The panel display shows the machine status, error messages, and function menus. Items for the selected function These keys correspond to the se- lectable items shown above them on the panel display. To select an item shown on the panel display, press the key directly below it. -
Page 28: Panel Display Layout
Panel Display Layout The basic elements used on the panel display are shown below. Understanding their meaning helps you use this machine's features quickly and easily. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sample display when selecting the [Original] key Machine status or message Available functions When the [Original] key is pressed, the following display is shown. -
Page 30: Operation
Print Paper The following limitations apply Metric Paper feed tray A3 L, B4 L, A4 L K, B5 L K, A5 L, B6 L, A6 L, Others (Ver- tical: 70 - 297mm, Horizontal: 148 - 432mm) Non-recommended paper: • Roughly cut paper •... - Page 31 Operation • The following types of envelopes Note ❒ If you print on rough grained paper, the copy image might be blurred. ❒ You can use A3 (297 × 420mm) or 11" × 17" originals or printing paper. When you want to print the entire image of an A3, 11" × 17" original, select Reduce mode because the maximum print areas are as follows: •...
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Page 32: Originals
Originals The machine can detect the following original sizes placed on the exposure glass. Metric version A3L, B4L, A4KL, B5KL 11" × 17"L, 8 Inch version If the machine cannot detect the original sizes properly, select the area to copy with the { { { { Edge Erase} } } } key. - Page 33 Operation Original Print a = 8mm, 0.32"...
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Page 34: Printing Preparations
Printing Preparations Loading Paper A A A A Carefully open the paper feed tray. B B B B Lift the paper feed side plates. Note ❒ When loading larger paper, slide out the extender. C C C C Make sure that the paper feed side plates knob lock lever is raised (lock is released), and then grasp the paper feed side plates knob... -
Page 35: Setting Up The Paper Delivery Tray
Operation E E E E Make sure that the paper feed side plates are touching both sides of the paper, and then push the lock lever for the side plates down to lock the side plates into position. Important ❒ Always make sure that you push the lock lever for the side plates down to lock the side plates into position. - Page 36 When you use standard paper (47.1 g/m to 105 g/m , 12.5 lb to 28 lb) A Adjust the side plates to match the paper size scale on the end plate side. C C C C Lower or lift the paper alignment wings by turning the left and right knobs.
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Page 37: Entering A User Code To Use The Machine
Operation Entering a User Code to Use the Machine If user codes are turned on, operators must enter their user code before they can use the machine. The machine keeps count of the number of copies made under each user code. Note ❒... -
Page 38: Standard Printing
Standard Printing A A A A Make sure that the machine is ready for printing. B B B B If user codes are turned on, enter your user code with the number keys, and then press the { { { { q Reference See p.18 “Entering a User Code to Use the Machine”. -
Page 39: Removing Prints
Operation I I I I Press the { { { { Proof} } } } key and check the image density and the image position on the proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = ] key. - Page 40 Standard Printing B B B B Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and close the paper delivery side plate.
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Page 41: Energy Saver Mode
Operation Energy Saver Mode If you do not operate the machine for a certain period the machine can enter Idling for pre-printing function to remove ink from inside the ink drum, and then the machine can enter Energy Saver mode to save energy consumption. You can press the { { { { Clear Modes/Energy Saver} } } } key to cancel Energy Saver mode and return the machine to the ready condition. -
Page 42: Auto Reset
Auto Reset If you do not operate the machine for a certain period after printing, the machine will return to the initial condition. This function is called “Auto Reset”. Note ❒ You can change the time the machine waits before Auto Reset starts. See “Au- to Reset”... -
Page 43: Adjusting The Position Of Printed Images
Operation Adjusting the Position of Printed Images Use the following procedure to adjust the position of print images as re- quired. * Paper feed direction Limitation ❒ For 308 mm, 12.2"-width paper, you can only adjust the position of the print image 5 mm, 0.2" up or down. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Image Density Of Prints
Adjusting the Image Density of Prints There are two ways to adjust the im- age density of prints: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Before making a master Use the { { { { Image Density} } } } key. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ After making a master Use the { { { { W W W W } } } } { { { { V V V V } } } } (Speed) keys. -
Page 45: Tint Mode
Operation Tint Mode Use this function to make halftone prints. A A A A Press the [Original] key. B B B B Select the [Tint] with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C C C C Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. -
Page 46: Changing The Printing Speed
Changing the Printing Speed Use the { { { { W W W W } } } } or { { { { V V V V } } } } key to adjust the printing speed. The relationship be- tween printing speed and print quali- ty depends on the type of paper you use. -
Page 47: Stopping A Multi-Print Run
Operation Stopping a Multi-print Run Stopping a Multi-print Run to Print Another Original A A A A Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. B B B B Set the original. C C C C Enter the number of prints and press the { { { { Start} } } } key. -
Page 48: Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios
Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios Use this function to have originals re- duced or enlarged by a preset ratio. A total of 7 ratios are available (3 en- largement ratios, 4 reduction ratios). Note ❒ The leading edge of the print im- age does not shift when a print im- age is made with this function. - Page 49 Operation A A A A Press the [Ratio] key. B B B B Select the desired ratio with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C C C C Press the [OK] key.
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Page 50: Auto Magnification
Auto Magnification Use this function to have the machine choose an appropriate enlargement or re- duction ratio based on the size of your original and the paper size you select. Note ❒ The range of ratios which the machine can select depends on where you place the original: •... - Page 51 Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Original 11" × 17"L Paper 11" × 17"L 100% " × 14"L " × 11"L " × 11"K " × " L The machine automatically rotates the original image by 90° to match the paper direction and selects an appropriate reproduction ratio.
- Page 52 E E E E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not correct, adjust it using the [Image = p.24 “Adjusting the Position of Printed Images”.
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Page 53: Zoom
Operation Zoom Use this function to fine-tune the re- production ratio in increments of 1%. Note ❒ The range of ratios you can select depends on where you place the original: • On the exposure glass: 50–200% A A A A Press the [Ratio] key. - Page 54 Using the number keys A Enter the ratio with the num- ber keys. B Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. G G G G Press the [OK] key. H H H H Make sure that the original and the print paper are the correct size.
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Page 55: Directional Magnification (%)
Operation Directional Magnification (%) Use this function to choose different reproduction ratios for the horizontal and vertical directions. The result is a squeezing or stretching effect. Note ❒ The range of ratios you can select depends on where you place the original: •... - Page 56 C Enter the horizontal ratio with the number keys. D Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. G G G G Press the [OK] key. H H H H Make sure that the original and the print paper are the correct size.
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Page 57: Directional Magnification (Size)
Operation Directional Magnification (Size) Use this function to have the machine select suitable reproduction ratios based upon the dimensions of the print you require and the size of the original you specify. 1. Horizontal original size 2. Vertical original size 3. - Page 58 F F F F Enter the vertical original size with the number keys and press the { { { { q q } } } } key. Note ❒ To change the value entered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and enter the new value.
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Page 59: Erasing Center And Edge Margins
Operation Erasing Center and Edge Margins When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges might ap- pear on prints. To prevent this, per- form the following steps. Important ❒ Be sure to keep the platen cover at an angle of at least 25 degrees with the exposure glass. -
Page 60: Edge Erase
Edge Erase This function erases all four margins of the original image. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Using Edge Erase mode ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When not using Edge Erase mode When printing from thick books, or similar originals, the binding margin at the center and the edges might appear on prints. - Page 61 Operation F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = ] key. See p.24 “Adjusting the Position of Printed Images”. G G G G Make your prints.
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Page 62: Printing Onto Various Kinds Of Paper
Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper Before printing onto thick paper, thin paper, envelopes or special kinds of paper loaded in the paper feed tray, you must select the paper type. Printing onto Thick Paper If you wish to print onto thick (128 to 209.3g/m , 34 to 55.6 lb or heavier) paper, perform the following steps. -
Page 63: Printing Onto Envelopes
Operation Printing onto Envelopes A A A A Press the [Ppr.Type] key. B B B B Select [Special] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. C C C C Press the [OK] key. - Page 64 - To prevent paper misfeeds: If paper misfeeds occur frequently, even if you have selected a suitable paper, follow the steps below. Press the [Select] key. Select the type of paper misfeed and frequency with the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } keys.
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Page 65: Selecting Original Modes
Operation Selecting Original Modes Select one of the following five modes to match your originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Letter mode Select when originals contain only letters (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Letter/Photo mode Select when originals contain pho- tographs or pictures with letters. -
Page 66: Photo Mode Printing
D D D D Adjust the contrast with the [← ← ← ← ] [→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. Note ❒... -
Page 67: Pencil Mode Printing
Operation B Adjust the contrast with the [← ← ← ← ][→ → → → ] or { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C Press the [OK] key. - Page 68 B B B B Select [Pencil] with the [→ → → → ] or { { { { } } } } } } } } key. C C C C Press the [OK] key. D D D D Place your original on the expo- sure glass.
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Page 69: Economy Mode
Operation Economy Mode When you want to save ink, select Economy mode. Note ❒ Prints will be lighter in this mode. A A A A Press the { { { { Economy Mode} } } } key. Stamp Make-Up Over lay Edge Erase Skip Feed B B B B... -
Page 70: Auto Cycle
Auto Cycle Use the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key to process masters and make prints in a single operation. A A A A If the indicator of { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key is off, press the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key. -
Page 71: All Class Mode
Operation All Class Mode Preparation You have to store the number of students in each class with the user tools. See p.157 “3-5 Class Enter No.”. Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original. - Page 72 E E E E Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. F F F F Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the [Image = ] key.
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Page 73: Auto Class Mode
Operation Auto Class Mode Preparation You have to store the number of students in each class with the user tools. See p.157 “3-5 Class Enter No.”. Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original. - Page 74 Selecting classes with the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } , or { { { { { { { { } } } } key A Select the desired class for the grade with the { { { { } } } } } } } } key.
- Page 75 Operation F F F F Place one original on the expo- sure glass or in the optional docu- ment feeder. G G G G Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. H H H H Check the image position on the trial or proof print.
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Page 76: Manual Class Mode With One Original
Manual Class Mode with One Original Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from the same original. Vari- ous numbers of prints are made for each set. Note ❒ When you set the Manual Class mode, Job Separation mode is auto- matically turned on. - Page 77 Operation F F F F Enter the desired number of prints for the second set with the number keys. G G G G Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. Note ❒ Repeat steps F and G for each set.
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Page 78: Manual Class Mode With Two Or More Originals
Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals Preparation To use this function, you have to select “by each original” with the “Class Manual Set” setting in the user tools. See “Class Manual Set” on p.146 “4. Mode Setting”. Use the { { { { Class} } } } key to make sets of prints from different originals. -
Page 79: Repeat
Operation E E E E Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. F F F F Enter the desired number of prints for the second original with the number keys. G G G G Press the { { { { q q } } } } key. -
Page 80: Manual Class Mode With Two Or More Originals
N N N N After the first set is completed, place the second original on the exposure glass, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ Repeat step N until you have finished printing. Manual Class Mode with two or More Originals...