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Ricoh Aficio 3228C Copy Reference Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety
Information in the "General Settings Guide" before using the machine.
Placing Originals
Copying
Color Adjustment/Program
Troubleshooting
User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in the "General Settings Guide" before using the machine. Operating Instructions Placing Originals Copying Color Adjustment/Program Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your ma- chine before reading this manual. (For details, see P.3 “Machine Types”.) • Type 1: C2824/DSc428/LD328c/Aficio 3228C • Type 2: C3528/DSc435/LD335c/Aficio 3235C •...

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Note ❒ Manuals provided are specific to machine type. ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file.
  • Page 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Scanner Reference (PDF file - CD-ROM1) Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's scan- ner function. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite DeskTopBinder Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled “Scanner Driver &...

  • Page 5: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments>...
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  • Page 8: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with This Machine Functions differ depending on machine type and options. See p.4 “Functions Re- quiring Optional Configurations”.
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ... i What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments>... iii What You Can Do with This Machine... vi Notice ...1 How to Read This Manual ...2 Machine Types ...3 Functions Requiring Optional Configurations...4 Control Panel...5 Display Panel ...7 1.
  • Page 12 Staple ... 45 Punch ... 49 Duplex ... 53 1 Sided Combine... 55 2 Sided Combine... 56 Series Copies... 58 Copying Book Originals... 60 Image Repeat... 62 Double Copies... 64 Centring... 64 Positive / Negative ... 65 Mirror... 66 Erase... 66 Margin Adjustment ...
  • Page 13 5. User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) ... 105 Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)... 112 Changing Default Settings ...112 Exiting User Tools ...112 Settings You Can Change with User Tools ... 113 General Features P.

  • Page 15: Notice

    Notice Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law. Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses. The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive.

  • Page 16: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury if you misuse the machine by not following the instruc- tions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are includ- ed in the Safety Information section in the General Settings Guide.

  • Page 17: Machine Types

    Machine Types This machine comes in three models which vary by copy speed. To confirm which model you have, see the inside front cover of this manual. Type 1 Copy speed/B&W 28 copies/minute (A4K, 8 Copy speed/Full Color 24 copies/minute (A4K, 8 Type 2 35 copies/minute...

  • Page 18: Functions Requiring Optional Configurations

    Functions Requiring Optional Configurations Certain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. See the table below. ❍Required options Function Auto Document Feeder (ADF) 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher The paper tray unit is required in order to install the finisher. ❍...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Control Panel This illustration shows the control panel of a machine with options fully installed. Screen Contrast knob Adjusts display panel brightness. { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key • User Tools Press to change the defaults and con- ditions to meet your requirements.
  • Page 20 { { { { Energy Saver} } } } key Press to switch into and out of Energy Saver mode. See “Saving Energy”, Gener- al Settings Guide. { { { { Interrupt} } } } key Press interrupt a long copy job to make copies during copying or scanning.

  • Page 21: Display Panel

    Display Panel The function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify an item by lightly pressing them. When you select or specify an item on the display panel, it is highlighted like this: . Keys appearing as Note ❒...

  • Page 23: Placing Originals

    Originals Note ❒ Highlighter pen colors are difficult to reproduce. Depending on the color used, they may not come out on copies, or may come out as a different color. Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where original is placed Original size Exposure glass Up to A3...

  • Page 24: Sizes Detectable By Auto Paper Select

    Placing Originals • Perforated or torn originals • Curled, folded, or creased originals • Pasted originals • Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art paper, alu- minum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper • Originals with perforated lines •...
  • Page 25 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Exposure glass ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ADF Note ❒ When copying custom size originals, make sure you specify the size of the originals. If not, the image may not be copied properly. See p.17 “Placing cus- tom size originals”.

  • Page 26: Missing Image Area

    Placing Originals Missing Image Area Even if you correctly place originals in the ADF or on the exposure glass, mar- gins of a few millimeters on all four sides of the original might not be copied. 0.5 - 4.0 mm, 0"- 0.16" 0.5 - 6.0 mm, 0"- 0.24"...

  • Page 27: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Note ❒ Place originals only when all cor- rection fluid and ink has complete- l y d r i e d . N o t t a k i n g t h i s precaution could dirty the expo- sure glass, thus resulting in blem- ished copies.

  • Page 28: Placing Originals On The Exposure Glass

    Placing Originals B B B B Select the original orientation. Standard orientation A Make sure 90° turn A Place the original in the land- scape orientation, and then press C C C C Press [OK]. Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass A A A A is selected.

  • Page 29: Placing Originals In The Auto Document Feeder

    Placing Originals in the Auto Document Feeder Settings should be made accordingly in the following situations: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When placing originals consisting of more than 80 pages: p.15 “Batch” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When placing originals one by one: p.16 “SADF”...
  • Page 30 Placing Originals A A A A Press [Special Original]. B B B B Press [Batch], and then press [OK]. Note ❒ If [SADF] is displayed, change the settings. See p.124 “Switch to Batch (SADF)”. C C C C Place the first instalment of the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 31 ❒ Copy speed and scanning speed may slow down. ❒ You can place originals of two dif- ferent sizes at once. ❒ Sizes of originals that can be placed together using this function are as follows: A3L, B4 JIS L, A4KL, Metric version B5 JISKL...
  • Page 32 Placing Originals...

  • Page 33: Copying

    Basic Procedure Preparation When User Code Authentication is set, the screen for entering a user code will be displayed. Enter your user code using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. For user codes, see "Authentication In- formation", General Settings Guide.

  • Page 34: Interrupt Copy

    Copying - How to operate ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To stop the machine during a multi- copy run Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To return the machine to the initial condition after copying Press the { { { { Clear Modes} } } } key.

  • Page 35: Job Preset

    Job Preset You can make settings for the next copy job while copying is in progress. If a long copy job is in progress and you do not want to wait for it to fin- ish, you can use this function to make settings for the next copy job in ad- vance.

  • Page 36: Copying From The Bypass Tray

    Copying Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto spe- cial paper such as OHP transparen- cies, thick paper, thin paper, and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the pa- per trays. Preparation When copying from the bypass tray, select [1 Sided] for copying in [Dup./Combine/Series] (for example [1 Sided] →...
  • Page 37 B B B B Insert the paper with the side you want to copy facing up until you hear the beep, and align the paper guide to the paper size. 1: Extender Important ❒ If the guides are not flush against the copy paper, image skewing or misfeeds might occur.

  • Page 38: When Copying Onto Ohp Transparencies Or Thick Paper

    Copying ❒ To register the custom size entered, press [Program], and then press [Exit]. E Press [OK]. D D D D Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Note ❒ When the Sort function is set, press the { { { { #} } } } key after all origi- nals have been scanned.

  • Page 39: When Copying On The Back Side Of The Paper

    When Copying on the Back Side of the Paper Using the bypass tray, you can make copies on the back of paper which has already been copied on the other side. Note ❒ Do not use paper that has already been copied onto by other equipment.

  • Page 40: When Copying Onto Envelopes

    Copying When Copying onto Envelopes Note ❒ When placing an original on the exposure glass, place the original with the bottom line aligned to the left scale. ❒ When placing originals in the ADF, place the originals with the bottom line inserted in the ADF.

  • Page 41: Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" Full Bleed Copies

    Making A3, 11" × × × × 17" Full Bleed Copies You can make A3, 11" × 17" full bleed copies with 12" × 18" paper. This is useful for making A3, 11" × 17" size copies with a colored background (e.g. catalogues). A3, 11"...

  • Page 42: Color Functions

    Copying Color Functions Selecting a Color Mode Select a Color mode that best suits your originals and copying require- ments. Reference For color images, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjust- ments>” The following basic functions are ex- plained in this section.

  • Page 43: Convert Colors

    Note ❒ When copied using the regis- tered color, the original will be copied lighter than the regis- tered color. ❒ Press [Lighter] or [Darker], and you can adjust the density in 4 steps. When the { { { { Two-color} } } } key is selected A A A A Select either [Two-color] or [Red &...

  • Page 44: Erase Color

    Copying E E E E Select any one item from [Conver- sion 1] to [Conversion 4]. F F F F Select the color to be converted. G G G G Select the new color to be convert- Note ❒ You can adjust the density of each color in 4 levels.

  • Page 45: Color Background

    Color Background Copies by adding a color in the whole page. Note ❒ Since the Color Background func- tion overprints the entire original, the color of the image may change. A A A A Press [Edit / Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Color Creation].

  • Page 46: Copier Functions

    Copying Copier Functions Adjusting Copy Image Density There are three types of adjustment available: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Image Density The machine automatically adjusts image density. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual image density You can adjust the general density of the original in nine increments.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Original Type

    Selecting the Original Type Select one of the following six types to match originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text When originals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Text / Photo When originals contain photo- graphs or pictures alongside the text.

  • Page 48: Selecting Copy Paper

    Copying Selecting Copy Paper There are two ways to select copy paper: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of copy paper automatically based on orig- inal size and reproduction ratio. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manual Paper Select Choose the paper you want to copy onto from a paper tray, bypass tray, or Large Capacity Tray (LCT).
  • Page 49 Auto Paper Select A A A A Make sure [Auto Paper Select] is selected. Note ❒ Trays with a key mark are not automatically selected. See “Paper Type” in “Tray Paper Settings”, General Settings Guide. Manual Paper Select A A A A Select the paper tray, bypass tray or LCT.

  • Page 50: Rotated Copy

    Copying - Rotated copy If the orientation of the original (L or K) is different to that of the paper you are copying onto, this function rotates the original image by 90°, fitting it onto the copy paper. This function works when [Auto Paper Select] or [Auto Reduce / Enlarge] is selected.

  • Page 51: Preset Reduce/Enlarge

    Preset Reduce/Enlarge You can select a preset ratio for copy- ing. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Base Point The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the orig- inal was scanned. When the origi- nal is placed on the exposure glass, the upper left corner is the base point.

  • Page 52: Zoom

    Copying Press [Create Margin] on the initial display. If you do not want to combine it with the Reduce/Enlarge function, place originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Zoom You can change the reproduction ra- tio in increments of 1%.

  • Page 53: Size Magnification

    Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ When using Auto Reduce / En- large, see the following table for original sizes and orientations you can use: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Where original is Original size and placed orientation...

  • Page 54: Directional Magnification (%)

    Copying C C C C Make sure [Size Magnificatn] is high- lighted. D D D D Enter the length of the original using the number keys, and then press [#]. Note ❒ You can enter sizes within the following ranges: Metric 1–999 mm version...

  • Page 55: Directional Size Magnification (Inch)

    ❒ If you have incorrectly en- tered the ratio, readjust it us- n ] or [o o ]. ing [n D Press [Vertical]. E Adjust the ratio using [n o ]. F Press [OK]. D D D D Press [OK]. E E E E Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 56: Sort

    Copying Sort The machine can scan originals into memory and automatically sort cop- ies. Reference Related default settings: p.125 “Select Stack Function” p.124 “Memory Full Auto Scan Re- start” p.124 “Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue” p.113 “Auto Tray Switching” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort Copies are assembled as sequen- tially-ordered sets.
  • Page 57 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the booklet finisher is installed Note ❒ When the optional finisher is in- stalled, use the User Tools to display [Rotate Sort]. See p.125 “Select Stack Function”. B B B B Enter the number of copy sets us- ing the number keys.

  • Page 58: Stack

    Copying Changing the number of sets You can change the number of copy sets during copying. Note ❒ This function can only be used when the Sort function is turned A A A A While "Copying" is displayed, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. B B B B Press [Change Quantity].

  • Page 59: Staple

    Staple Individual copy sets can be stapled. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. Reference p.125 “Select Stapling Position” Stapling position and original setting Place all the originals in an orientation in which they can be read. They will be automatically rotated for copying.
  • Page 60 Copying Original location Exposure glass Stapling po- sition...
  • Page 61 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Booklet finisher Original location Exposure glass Copier Functions Stapling po- sition...
  • Page 62 Copying This table shows the stapling positions, not the orientation of delivery. Not available for A3, B4 JIS or 11" × 17", 8 A A A A Select one of the stapling positions. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 tray finisher ❖...

  • Page 63: Punch

    Note ❒ When placing originals on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied. When placing originals in the ADF, set the first page on top. ❒ When placing originals on the exposure glass or in the ADF using the Batch function, press the { { { { #} } } } key after all the originals have been scanned.
  • Page 64 Copying Note ❒ 3 holes is only available with the 2 tray finisher. ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ The relationship between the orientation in which you place the original and the punch hole positions is as follows: Punch hole positions ❖...
  • Page 65 Exposure glass 2 holes 3 holes 4 holes ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Booklet finisher Exposure glass 2 holes 4 holes Original location Original location Copier Functions Punch hole positions Punch hole positions...
  • Page 66 Copying Exposure glass 2 holes 4 holes This table shows the punch hole positions, not the orientation of delivery. A A A A Select one of the punch hole positions. B B B B Enter the number of copy sets with the number keys. C C C C Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 67: Duplex

    Duplex There are three types of duplex cop- ies: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Copies 2 one-sided pages onto a two-sided page. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided→ → → → 2 Sided Copies 1 two-sided page onto a two-sided page.
  • Page 68 Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. Note ❒ You can also select "1 Sided to 2 Sided" or "2 Sided to 2 Sided" di- rectly, by pressing the Copy Function Key. If you do this, proceed to step B B B B Select [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Original, and then select [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Copy.

  • Page 69: Sided Combine

    1 Sided Combine Combine several pages onto one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies 2 one-sided originals onto one side of a sheet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 1 Side Copies 4 one-sided originals onto one side of a sheet.

  • Page 70: Sided Combine

    Copying Reference Related default settings: p.118 “Erase Original Shadow in Combine” p.119 “Copy Order in Combine” p.120 “Separation Line in Com- bine” A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. Note ❒ You can select "1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side" or "1 Sided 4 Pages →...
  • Page 71 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided 16 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 16 one-sided originals onto a sheet, eight pages per side. Front Back ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided 4 Pages → → → → Combine 2 Side Copies 2 two-sided originals onto a sheet, two pages per side.

  • Page 72: Series Copies

    Copying A A A A Press [Dup./Combine/Series]. B B B B Press [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Orig- inal, and then press [Combine 2 Side] for Copy. Reference p.54 “Originals and copy orien- tation” C C C C Select the number of originals to combine, and then press [OK].
  • Page 73 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front&Back→ → → → 2 Sided Copies both sides of a two-page spread original onto both sides of a sheet. Note ❒ See the following table for orig- inal and copy paper sizes when using a 100% ratio. ❖...

  • Page 74: Copying Book Originals

    Copying Copying Book Originals Copies two or more originals in page order. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1 Sided → → → → Booklet Makes copies in page order for a folded booklet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right ❖...
  • Page 75 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 2 Sided→ → → → Magazine Copies two or more two-sided originals into magazine page order copies (when folded and stacked). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to left ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Open to right How to fold copies to make a booklet Open to Left Open to Right How to fold and unfold copies to make a...

  • Page 76: Image Repeat

    Copying D D D D Press [Book]. E E E E Select [1 Sided→ → → → Booklet], [2 Sid- ed→ → → → Booklet][1 Sided→ → → → Magazine], or [2 Sided→ → → → Magazine], and then press [OK].
  • Page 77 B B B B Press [Edit / Color Creation]. C C C C Press [Edit Image]. D D D D Press [Image Repeat]. E E E E Make sure that [Whole Area] is se- lected, then press [OK]. F F F F Press [OK] twice.

  • Page 78: Double Copies

    Copying Double Copies One original image is copied twice onto one sheet, as shown. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ See the following table for original and copy paper sizes and orienta- tions when using a 100% ratio: ❖...

  • Page 79: Positive / Negative

    Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ Original sizes and orientations for centring are listed below. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Metric version Original Original size and orientation placed on: Exposure A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, glass B5 JISKL A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5KL,...

  • Page 80: Mirror

    Copying B B B B Press [Edit Image]. C C C C Press [Positive / Negative]. D D D D Press [OK] twice. E E E E Select the paper. F F F F Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.
  • Page 81 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Center/Border Erases both the original's center and edge margins from the copy. Reference The erase width is set to 10 mm ( 0 . 4 ” ) a s d e f a u l t . Y o u c a n change this setting with User Tools.
  • Page 82 Copying Selecting [Diff. Width] A Press [Diff. Width]. B Press the key for the border you want to change, and then set the erase border width us- n ] and [o ing [n C Press [OK]. E E E E Press [OK] twice.

  • Page 83: Margin Adjustment

    Selecting [Diff. Width] A Press [Diff. Width]. B Press the key for the part you want to change, and then set the erase margin width using n ] and [o o ]. C Press [OK]. F F F F Press [OK] twice. G G G G Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key.

  • Page 84: Background Numbering

    Copying G G G G Place the originals, and then press the { { { { Start} } } } key. Background Numbering Use this function to have numbers printed on the background of copies. Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.
  • Page 85 Stamp position and original orientation Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ Only one message can be stamped at a time. ❒ The default stamp color is black. Reference p.121 “Stamp Priority” p.121 “Stamp Language” p.121 “Stamp Position”...

  • Page 86: User Stamp

    Copying User Stamp Prints a registered stamp onto copies. Preparation You have to register a user stamp before using this function. See p.73 “To program the user stamp”. Stamp position and original orientation Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.
  • Page 87 Changing the stamp color A A A A Press [Stamp Color]. B B B B Select the stamp color, then press [OK]. To change the stamp position A A A A Press [Change]. B B B B Select the position, and then press [OK].

  • Page 88: Date Stamp

    Copying L L L L Place the original for user stamp on the exposure glass, and then press [Start Scanning]. The original is scanned, and the stamp is registered. Note ❒ Originals cannot be scanned from the ADF when program- ming the user stamp.
  • Page 89 Stamp position and original orientation Note ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ The default stamp color is black. Reference Related default settings: p.122 “Format” p.123 “Font” p.123 “Stamp Position” p.123 “Stamp Setting” p.123 “Size” p.123 “Superimpose” p.123 “Stamp Color”...

  • Page 90: Page Numbering

    Copying To change the date format A A A A Press [Change Format]. B B B B Select the date format, and then press [OK]. To change the stamp position A A A A Press [Change]. B B B B Select the date stamp position, and then press [OK].
  • Page 91 p.123 “Page Numbering in Com- bine” p.124 “Stamp Position” p.124 “Superimpose” p.124 “Stamp Color” A A A A Press [Edit / Color Creation]. B B B B Press [Stamp]. C C C C Press [Page Numbering]. D D D D Select the format.
  • Page 92 Copying B B B B Press [First Printing Page], then en- ter the original page number from which to start printing using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key. Note ❒ To change the number entered, press [Clear] or the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then enter a new num- ber.
  • Page 93 ❒ To change the number entered, press [Clear] or the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then enter a new num- ber. C C C C Press [Numbering from / to], then en- ter the number of page from which to start numbering using the number keys, and then press the { { { { #} } } } key.

  • Page 94: Covers

    Copying Covers You can use this function to create cover sheets by adding additional pages of different paper, or copying existing pages onto different paper. Preparation Before selecting this function, set the tray for front cover sheets. See “Cover Sheet Tray” in “Tray Paper Settings”, General Settings Guide.

  • Page 95: Designate

    Designate You can use this function to copy cer- tain pages of your original onto slip sheets. Preparation Before using this function, set the special paper tray for slip sheets. See "Cover Sheet Tray" and "Slip Sheet Tray" in "Tray Paper Set- tings", General Settings Guide.

  • Page 96: Slip Sheets

    Copying Note ❒ You can specify up to 20 pages. ❒ This function can be used only when you select the Duplex (1 Sided→2 Sided) or Combine func- tion. A A A A Press [Cover / Slip Sheet]. B B B B Press [Desig.
  • Page 97 Note ❒ Press the { { { { #} } } } key and select [OHP Sheet] in Special paper. See p.24 “When copying onto OHP Trans- parencies or Thick Paper”. ❒ Paper will be delivered to the ex- ternal tray when copying onto OHP transparencies or thick paper from the bypass tray, even if you have specified not to use the exter-...

  • Page 98: Storing Data In The Document Server

    Copying Storing Data in the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents in memory and print them as you want. Important ❒ Machine failure can result in data loss. Important data stored on the hard disk should be backed up. The manufacturer shall not be re- sponsible for any damage that might result from loss of data.
  • Page 99 ❒ To check that the document has been stored, press the { { { { Docu- ment Server} } } } key to display the document selection screen. ❒ When the machine is printing a document stored using the copier function, wait until print- ing has finished before you store another copy document.

  • Page 100: Programs

    Copying Programs You can store frequently used copy job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❒ You can store up to 10 programs. ❒ You can select the standard mode or Program No.10 as the default mode to be set when modes are cleared or reset, or immediately af- ter the operation switch is turned...

  • Page 101: Changing A Stored Program

    F F F F Press [OK]. When the settings are successfully stored, the program name is dis- played on the right side of the reg- istered program number. The display returns to the initial copy display for a while. Changing a stored program A A A A Check the program settings.
  • Page 102 Copying...

  • Page 103: Color Adjustment/Program

    3. Color Adjustment/Program Color Adjustment This function lets you alter up to three single colors by mixing them with ad- jacent colors in the color circle. Reference For types and examples of image adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”.

  • Page 104: Color Balance

    Color Adjustment/Program Color Balance You can adjust the overall color tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”.
  • Page 105 Changing the registered settings A A A A Press the { { { { Adjust/Program Color} } } } key. B B B B Make sure that [Color Balance] is selected, and then press [Program Color Balance]. C C C C Select the program number (1–3) w h o s e s e t t i n g s y o u w a n t t o change.

  • Page 106: Image Adjustment

    Color Adjustment/Program Image Adjustment Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad- justments>”. You can make the following types of image adjustments. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sharp / Soft Adjusts the outline of an image.
  • Page 107 Adjusting the background density A Adjust by pressing [Lighter] or [Darker]. Note ❒ Adjust to a lighter density when copying dark textured originals, such as newspaper or recycled paper. ❒ Adjust to a darker density when darkening the color of markers or highlighters.

  • Page 108: User Color

    Color Adjustment/Program User Color You can register colors created by ad- justing the density of yellow, magen- ta, cyan, and black. You can also name the colors that you register, and print out registered colors. Reference For types and examples of the im- age adjustment functions, see p.iii “What You Can Do with This Ma- chine <Color Functions/Color Ad-...

  • Page 109: Mixing Colors Manually With The Number Keys

    Note ❒ Press [Custom Setting] to directly specify the density of each color with the number keys. See p.95 “Mixing Colors Manually with the Number Keys” Selecting from user colors A Press [User Color]. B Select from the registered col- ors.

  • Page 110: Deleting User Colors

    Color Adjustment/Program F F F F Enter the density in percentages (%) with the number keys, and then press [#]. When renaming a color A Press [Change Name]. B Enter the name of the color (up to 16 characters can be used), and then press [OK].

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want When a Message Is Displayed The following chart contains explanations of common messages. If other mes- sages are displayed, then follow the instructions as displayed. Note ❒ For messages not listed here, see “Troubleshooting”, General Settings Guide. Message Causes An irregular original is...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Message Cannot staple pa- per of this size. Duplex is not available with this paper size. Maximum number of sets is Cannot copy. Orig- inal is being scanned by another function. You do not have the privileges to use this function.

  • Page 113: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

    If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Causes Copies appear dirty. The image density is too dark. Auto Image Density is not selected. The reverse side of an orig- The image density is too inal image is copied. dark. Auto Image Density is not selected.

  • Page 114: If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want

    Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want This section explains causes of, and remedies for, unexpected copy results. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Basic Problem Copies are not stapled. Staples are wrongly posi- tioned. You cannot combine sever- al functions. When sorting, the pages are divided into two blocks.
  • Page 115 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Edit Problem Causes When using the Double The original and copy pa- Copies function, parts of per combination is not cor- the original image are not rect. copied. When using the Border, You set a wide erased mar- Center, or Center/Border gin.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combine Problem You cannot fold copies into a book using the Magazine or Booklet function. When using the Combine function, parts of the image are not copied. Copies are not in correct or- der. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex Problem When using Duplex, copy is made Top/Bottom even...

  • Page 117: When Memory Is Full

    When Memory Is Full Note ❒ If you set [Memory Full Auto Scan Restart] in User Tools (see p.124 “Memory Full Auto Scan Restart” ) to [Yes], even if memory becomes full, the memory over- flow message will not be displayed. The machine will make copies of scanned originals first, then automatically scan and copy remaining originals.
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 119: User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)

    5. User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features P.1/5 See p.113 “General Features P. Auto Paper Select Priority Paper Display Original Type Display Original Type Priority Original Photo Type Priority Auto Tray Switching General Features P.2/5 See p.114 “General Features P.
  • Page 120 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names General Features P.4/5 See p.115 “General Features P. Document Server Storage Key:F1~F5 General Features P.5/5 See p.115 “General Features P. Clear Bypass Mode Color Mode Priority Two-color Mode Priority Auto Image Density Priority Reproduction Ratio P.1/2 See p.116 “Reproduction Ratio P.
  • Page 121 User Tools Item Names Reproduction Ratio P.2/2 See p.116 “Reproduction Ratio P. Reduce1~6 Priority Setting: Reduce Ratio for Create Margin R/E Priority Edit P.1/2 See p.117 “Edit P. ”. Front Margin: Left/Right Back Margin: Left/Right Front Margin: Top/Bottom Back Margin: Top/Bottom 1 Sided→2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoT 1 Sided→2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoB Erase Border Width...
  • Page 122 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Edit P.2/2 See p.118 “Edit P. Front Cover Copy in Combine Copy Order in Combine Copy on Designating Paper Copy on Designating Page in Combine Orientation: Booklet, Magazine Edit P. See p.119 “Edit P.
  • Page 123 User Tools Item Names User Stamp Date Stamp User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) Default Settings Program / Delete Stamp Stamp Position: 1~4 Metric version • Position: Top Right • Top Margin: 24mm • Right Margin: 24mm Inch version •...
  • Page 124 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) User Tools Item Names Page Numbering Input/Output See p.124 “Input/Output”. Switch to Batch SADF Auto Reset Rotate Sort: Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Select Stack Function Select Stapling Position Letterhead Setting Default Settings Stamp Format...
  • Page 125 User Tools Item Names Adjust Color Image See p.125 “Adjust Color Image”. Background Density of ADS(Full Color / Two-color) Color Sensitivity A.C.S. Sensitivity A.C.S. Priority Administrator Tools See p.126 “Administrator Tools”. Menu Protect User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) Default Settings Center of the 5 level adjustment Center of the 5 level adjustment...

  • Page 126: Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) This section is for key operators in charge of this machine. With User Tools can change the machine's de- fault settings. Note ❒ Be sure to exit User Tools and re- turn to the initial copy display af- ter all settings are finished.

  • Page 127: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    Settings You Can Change with User Tools General Features P. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Paper Select Priority Auto Paper Select is the default setting. You can cancel this setting. See p.34 “Selecting Copy Paper”. Note ❒ Default: On ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Display You can choose to have the avail- able paper trays and sizes shown on the initial display.

  • Page 128: General Features P

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: With Image Rotation ❒ [With Image Rotation] Use to copy w he n usin g th e Au to T ray Switching function. ❒ [Without Image Rotation] Only copies with Auto Tray Switch- ing if you load paper of the same size and in the same orien- tation in two or more trays.

  • Page 129: General Features P

    General Features P. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy Function Key: F1-F5 You can assign frequently used functions to function keys F1 to F5. Note ❒ Default: • Copy Function Key: F1: 1 Sided → 2 Sided: T to T • Copy Function Key: F2: 2 Sid- ed: T to T →...

  • Page 130: Reproduction Ratio

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Auto Image Density Priority You can set whether Auto Image Density is “On” or “Off” when the machine is turned on, reset, or modes are cleared. Note ❒ Default: Full Color/Two-color: Off, B&W/Single Color: On ❒...

  • Page 131: Edit

    Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: • Reduce 1: 25% • Reduce 2: 50% • Reduce 3: 65% • Reduce 4: 71% • Reduce 5: 75% • Reduce 6: 82% • Inch version: • Reduce 1: 25% • Reduce 2: 50% •...

  • Page 132: Edit

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Margin: Top/Bottom You can specify top and bottom margins on the front side of copies using the Margin Adjustment function. Note ❒ Default: • Metric version: T/B 0 mm •...

  • Page 133: Edit

    Note ❒ Default: Combine ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy Order in Combine You can set the copy order when using the Combine function to Left to Right or Top to Bottom. Note ❒ Default: From Left to Right ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copy on Designating Paper You can make a combined copy on a designated paper.
  • Page 134 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❒ An image of approximately 1.5mm will not be displayed as the width of the separation line, when specifying solid or broken lines. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Double Copies Separation Line You can select a separation line us- ing the Double Copies function from: None, Solid, Broken A, Bro- ken B, or Crop Marks.

  • Page 135: Stamp

    ❒ Line color (Full Color): Yellow, Red, Cyan, Magenta, Green, Blue, Black ❒ Separation lines cannot be spec- ified when using [None]. ❒ In “Black and White”, printing will be done in black; in “Single Color”, printing will be done in the specified color;...
  • Page 136 User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: Normal ❒ Normal: The stamp is print- ed on the image. You cannot check which parts will over- lap. ❒ Lighter: The image can be seen through the stamp. ❒ Lightest: The image appears ev en c le are r t ha n in t he Lighter setting.
  • Page 137 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Font You can select the Date Stamp font. Note ❒ Default: Font 1 ❒ This setting is linked to the Page Numbering function. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp Position You can set the position where the stamp is printed.

  • Page 138: Input/Output

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Stamp on Designated Slip Sheet You can print the page number on slip sheets when you use the Des- ignate function set to "Copy" and Page Numbering function togeth- ❖...

  • Page 139: Adjust Color Image

    Note ❒ If you select [No] : • When memory becomes full, the machine stops operation, allowing you to remove the copies on the output tray. ❒ If you select [Yes] : • You can leave the machine unattended to make copies, but sorted pages will not be sequential.

  • Page 140: Administrator Tools

    User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features) Note ❒ Default: Center of the 5 level ad- justment ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A.C.S. Priority This setting determines the copy priority between “Black & White” and “Full Color” when “Auto Col- or Select” is selected. Note ❒...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Combination Chart The combination chart below shows which functions can be used together. The following tables explains the symbols used in the chart. means that these functions can be used together. means that these functions cannot be used together. The second function selected will be the function you are working in.
  • Page 142 Specifications AFZ029S...

  • Page 143: Supplementary Specifications

    Supplementary Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Mixed Size mode • Since small originals may not be correctly aligned with the original guide, the copy image may be slanted. • Copying speed and scanning speed will be reduced. • You can place originals of two different sizes at a time. ❖...
  • Page 144 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Inch version Ratio (%) 400 (enlarge area by 16) 200 (enlarge area by 4) 155 (enlarge area by 2) 50 (reduce area by ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Zoom • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%. •...
  • Page 145 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sort, Rotate Sort, Stack • Paper sizes and orientations that can be used in the Shift Sort and Stack functions are as follows: 2 tray finisher A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5K, 11" × 17"L, "...
  • Page 146 Specifications 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher Finisher shift tray Note ❒ When using the Rotate Sort or Staple functions, the capacity may be re- duced. Paper size and orientation Finisher shift tray 1 " × 11"KL A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5K, 8 A3L, B4 JISL, 11"...
  • Page 147 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Staple • The following types of paper cannot be stapled: • Translucent paper • OHP transparencies • Label paper (adhesive labels) • Thick paper • Curled paper • Paper of low stiffness • Paper of mixed sizes •...
  • Page 148 Specifications Note ❒ When stapling B4L, A3L, 8 tender of the finisher tray. ❒ When the number of copies exceeds tray capacity, copying stops. If this happens, remove the copies from the shift tray, and then resume copy- ing. • The tray capacity for the stapled sheets is as follows: (paper weight: 80 , 20 lb.) 2 tray finisher Booklet finisher...
  • Page 149 • When using [Top Slant], [Left 2] or [Top 2] with Combine, Double copies or Auto Reduce / Enlarge function, “ ”message may appear depending on the orientation of orig- orientation. inals and paper you placed. In this case, change the paper orientation. •...
  • Page 150 Specifications Booklet finisher Punch kit type 2 holes type 4 holes type • The punch hole positions change according to the orientation of the paper selected. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Duplex • You cannot use the following copy paper with this function: •...
  • Page 151 • If the number of originals placed is less than the number specified for com- bining, the last page segment will be left blank as shown. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Series Copies • The machine sets the reproduction ratio automatically to meet the paper size and copies the originals together onto the paper.
  • Page 152 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Erase The width of the erased margin varies depending on the reproduction ratio. If the size of the original is different from sizes listed in the following chart, the erased margin might be shifted: • Metric version Where original is placed Exposure glass •...
  • Page 153 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Date Stamp • When using Combine mode, the date stamp is printed as follows: • When using Magazine or Booklet function, the date stamp is printed as fol- lows: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Page Numbering When page numbering is used with Combine mode, page numbers are print- ed as follows: •...
  • Page 154 Specifications If you combine this function with the Duplex (Top to Top) function and select [P1, P2] or [1/n, 2/n], page numbers on the back are printed as follows: Front Back ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Cover, Front/Back Cover • If Blank mode is selected, the cover will not be counted as a copy. •...

  • Page 155: Index

    INDEX 1 sided → 2 sided , 53 2 sided → 1 sided , 53 2 sided → 2 sided , 53 90° turn , 14 Accessing user tools copier/document server features , 112 A.C.S. priority , 126 sensitivity , 125 Adjust Color Image , 125 Adjusting background density , 93...
  • Page 156 preset stamp , 70 selecting copy paper , 34 selecting the original type , 33 series copies , 58 size magnification , 39 slip sheets , 82 sort , 42 stack , 44 staple , 45 user stamp , 72 zoom , 38 Copy functions image repeat , 62...
  • Page 157 original type priority , 113 paper display , 113 tone − original remains , 114 two-color mode priority , 115 Generation copy , 33 Image adjustment , 92 background density , 92 , 93 contrast , 92 sharpness/softness , 92 text/photo sensitivity , 92 , 93 U.C.R.
  • Page 158 Placing custom size originals , 17 originals , 9 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 originals in auto document feeder , 15 originals on exposure glass , 14 Preset stamp , 121 changing color , 71 changing density , 71 changing position , 71 changing size , 71 color , 122...
  • Page 159 Text , 33 Text / Photo , 33 Tone − original remains , 114 Troubleshooting , 97 memory is full , 103 problems operating the machine , 97 you cannot make clear copies , 99 you cannot make copies as you want , 100 Two color copy , 28 two-sided combine 1 sided 16 pages →...
  • Page 160 MEMO...
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  • Page 162 MEMO B180-7509...
  • Page 163 In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. c means STAND BY. Trademark ® Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright © 2004...
  • Page 164 Type for C2824/DSc428/LD328c/Aficio 3228C Type for C3528/DSc435/LD335c/Aficio 3235C Type for C4535/DSc445/LD345c/Aficio 3245C Printed in Japan EN USA B180-7509 B1807509...

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