FW780 Operating Instructions Zfah010e.eps 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 copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. 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.
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R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord. • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this man- ual. • Avoid multi-wiring. •...
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R CAUTION: • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended recycled paper types that may be used in this machine. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. P.40 FW780 1.0 W 30 minute...
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide to Components ... 1 Copier Exterior ... 1 Operation Panel ... 3 1. Basics Turning on the Power... 5 Turn on the Main Power... 5 Turn off the Main Power ... 5 Recommended Originals ... 6 Non-recommended Originals ...
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4. Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Used Toner Bottle... 47 Adding Toner ... 50 Changing the Roll Paper Size... 54 Removing the Roll Paper Holder... 54 Setting the Roll Paper Holder... 54 Loading A Roll Of Paper ... 56 5. Troubleshooting If Something Goes Wrong ...
Guide to Components Copier Exterior Locks Squeeze both locks (1a&1b) to open the unit. Open the unit to empty the used toner bottle and to remove jammed pa- per. Front Cover Open the cover (and the unit) to access the toner cartridge. Original Guides Use the guides to keep the original straight as you feed the original into the...
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Main switch Use this switch to turn the copier on and off. The copier will need about 3 minutes to warm up, if it's been turned off for a long time. Copy Exit Guide Makes sure that copies don't fall off as they come out.
Operation Panel Function indicators These indicators show which setting you are currently editing. Press the Function Select key to cycle through them. • The top indicator (Paper Length indi- cator) lights when the paper length is being set. • The second indicator (Leading Edge indicator) lights when the leading margin is being set.
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The program indicator(LED) lights after you store the setting. { { { { Function Select} } } } key Press to change which setting you are ed- iting. The current selection is shown by the indicators above the key: • Paper Length •...
Turning on the Power To turn the machine on, press the main switch. Turn on the Main Power Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall out- let. Turn on the main switch. Turn off the Main Power Turn off the main switch.
Basics Recommended Originals • You can set originals with weight in the range 21g/m lb). • You can set original with sizes between 914 3,000mm (W L), 36" 118" and 210 297mm (W L), 8.5" 11". (The maximum width that can be fed is 960mm, 38.4") •...
Recommended Originals • Curled originals Non-recommended Originals The following types of originals are not recommended. • Wet originals • Originals with cardboard stuck on the leading edge • Originals with clips or staples • Originals with wet ink or white-out •...
Basics Recommended Paper Standard paper sizes that can be used in this copier are shown below. Metric ver- Inch ver- sion sion E (36" 48") K D (24" 36") KL C (18" 24") KL B (12" 18") KL A (9" 12") Note When you make a copy on a non-standard size of paper, set the paper in the bypass tray.
• When you use paper in high humidity under hot conditions, take out only the necessary amount of paper from the bag. Do not take all the paper out of the bag. Anti-humidity Heater • When humidity is high, the paper in the paper roll tray may absorb moisture, which can effect the image quality of your copies.
Basics Toner Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottles or toner cartridg- • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Dispose of toner bottles and the used toner cartridges ac- cording to local regulations. R CAUTION: •...
Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) Use bypass table or roll feeder to copy onto paper. Note For acceptable types of original and paper, P.8 “Recommended Paper”. If you use bypass teble, place one sheet of paper and never insert more than one sheet of paper.
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Copying Do not lean on the copy table or lay heavy objects on it. Pick up a sheet of copy, everytime you finish copying. R CAUTION: • If during copying your original gets stuck in the copier, press the {Emergency Stop} key. •...
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Press the {Paper Select/Cut} key to select either the Roll Feeder or Bypass Tray. Note If you select two roll feeder, select one of the roll. If you select the Bypass table, center the paper face up on the bypass table and slide the paper straight into the copier.
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Copying Set the original guide to match the width of the original. Center your original face down on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in. Note If you want to feed manually, use the manual feed mode. Press the {Start} key for more than 3 seconds to enter the mode.
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The original is fed through to the rear table. When the original is being sent back, the machine scans the original and starts copying. The copy is delivered at the back of the copier. Note You must always pick up copies everytime, otherwise copy paper will pile up without rule.
Copying After copying has finished, hold the original with one hand, press the Clear/Stop key, and remove the original. Note Do not hold down or pull out the original during copying. Do not put heavy object on the original table. If you do not insert the original in a certain interval after inserting the pa- per, the paper will be ejected automatically.
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If any previous settings remain, press the { { { { Clear Modes/Energy Saver} } } } key. Press the { { { { Start} } } } key for more than 3 seconds. The green indicator, which is next to the start key, goes on. Note If you want to use this setting as a default, with User Tools”...
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Copying If you select the Bypass table, Center the paper face up on the bypass table and slide the paper straight into the copier. Set the original guides to match the original size mark. Place the original face down and slide it straight into the copier along the original guides. Note Do not force to remove the original once you set it and if you want to change the position of your original or set another original.
The original is fed through to the rear table. When the original is being sent back, the machine reads the original and starts copying. With Repeated Copying, the original is repeatedly fed through and sent back until all copies have been made. Copies are delivered at the rear of the machine.
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Copying • Synchro Cut with roll paper (The machine beeps.) • Partial Copying Choose any copy settings you require. For manual copying, set the paper. Pull up the guide to avoid paper misfeeds. Insert the original face down from the rear table. When the machine scans the original and starts copying, support the origi- nal with your hands at the front of the machine.
Copying onto Roll Paper The paper will be fed to the copier from the Roll Feeder. You can copy onto roll paper using the following functions: • Synchro cutting • Preset cutting • Variable cutting Note If unused roll paper is left in the copier, cut 1000mm (39.3") from the edge of the paper before you start copying.
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Copying Press the { { { { Paper Select/Cut} } } } key. The Paper Select indicator lights up. Press the { { { { Cut Select} } } } key (1). The Synchro indicator (2) lights up. Press the { { { { Paper Select/Cut} } } } key to turn on the RF Select indicator. Select any copy settings you require.
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Set the original guides to match the width of the original. Make sure that the wait indicator goes off and the ready and the set original indicator go on. Center your original face down on the original table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.
Copying After copying has finished, hold the original with one hand, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key, and then remove the original. Note To cancel copying, press the {Clear/Stop} key. The copier finishes the oper- ation in progress, and delivers the copy and the original.
Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key (1). The Preset/Variable indicator lights up (2) and the Paper Length display shows the default Preset Cut length. (1189mm or 48"). Press the { { { { Preset Cut} } } } key several times until the indicator shows the value you want.
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Copying Press the { { { { +} } } } key or the { { { { } } } } key to specify the most appropriate length. You can change the settings by 1mm (0.1”) steps. Choose any copy settings you require. Press the { { { { Paper Select/Cut} } } } key to turn on the Paper Select indicator.
Copying onto Other Media To copy onto translucent paper, film, use the {Copy Media} key to match the pa- per type refer to the following table. Type of pa- Media set- ting Plain paper Both indi- cators off Film Film indi- cator on Translu- Translu-...
Copy Settings When the wait indicator goes off and the ready and the set original indica- tor go on, the copier enters the ready condition. Note Even if you select the media type correctly, creasing might occur depend- ing on the temperature or humidity. If this happens, adjust the fusing tem- perature manually.
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Copying onto Other Media Choose any copy settings you require, and then start copying. Note The new fusing temperature for the selected paper type is cleared when you press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key or turn off the main switch.
Copy Settings Adjusting Copy Image Density To make copies darker or lighter, change the density setting. There are 14 densi- ty levels (=7 notches 2) . • Standard density level (Default) • 3 darker levels • 10 lighter levels Set the density with the {i} and {j} keys under the density indicator. Note The indicator shows seven levels at a time.
Setting the Number of Copies (Repeated Copying) You can preset the number of copies (1 to 10) you want to make. Repeated cop- ying means making two or more copies of an original. Note With this feature, the image might be copied at a slant. Whether this happens depends on the original size, type, and condition (e.g., curled, wavy).
Copy Settings Setting a Leading/Trailing Edge Margin You can set a margin on the leading or trailing edge of the copy when you use Roll Feeder in the Synchro Cut mode. When using the bypass table, and Preset/ Variable Cut mode you can only set the trailing edge margin. Note You can set up to a 99mm, 4.0"...
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Setting a Leading/Trailing Edge Margin Using the original table, insert the leading edge of the original first. Note If you use the rear table, insert the original trailing edge first.
Copy Settings Partial Copying The Partial Copy function copies only a part of an original. You need to enter start and end points in the feed direction of the original . original Note You cannot use the Partial Copying function when using the Rear Table. You cannot use the Partial Copying function for originals shorter than 255mm.
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A "P" will blink in the copy counter display. Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops, or press the { { { { Paper Se- lect/Cut} } } } key to turn on the Paper Select indicator. Set the original.
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Copy Settings The copier starts copying. Press the { { { { Function Select} } } } key when the trailing edge of the area to be cop- ied reaches the edge of the original table cover. The "P" will start blinking again. After the paper has been delivered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and remove the original.
Programming Settings You Often Use There are two ways of programming settings you often use. A) Store the settings in the {Program} key. When you press this key, the settings will be recalled instantly. B) Change the default settings to those you use most frequently. Whenever you turn on the machine or press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key, these settings will be ready to use.
Copy Settings Recalling Settings Stored in the Program key Press the { { { { Program} } } } key before copying. Enter the number of copies required with the { { { { +} } } } and { { { { —} } } } key. Make a copy.
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While holding down the { { { { Emergency Stop} } } } key, turn the copier back on. The jam and service indicators will blink. Input the settings you want. Turn off the main switch. Note The next time you turn the copier on, the settings you programmed in step C will take effect.
Copy Settings User Tools Access the User Tools to make the following adjustments: A1) Magnification Adjustment: allows you to adjust the vertical degree. A2) Cut Length: allows you to adjust the cut length. 25mm ~ +25mm ( 1.0" ~ 1.0") (by 1mm or 0.1") Hold down the { { { { Program} } } } key for 3 seconds or more.
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Use the { { { { +} } } } and { { { { } } } } key to change the value Press the { { { { Program} } } } key to return to step B B B B . Press the { { { { Clear Modes/Energy Saver} } } } key to exit this mode.
Copy Settings Settings You Can Change with User Tools This section is for the key operators in charge of this machine. You can change or set the machine's default settings. Note For how to enter the User Tools program, press the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key, and then press the {Clear/Stop} key for more than 3 seconds.
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Default: 0 • Beeper On/Off(+05): The beeper can be turned off completely; turned off for setting the margin, multiple copies, and paper length; or left on to emit a tone whenever a key is pressed. Note 0: On, 1: All Off, 2: Partially Off Default: 2(The beeper does not work if you use leading edge margin.) •...
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Copy Settings • Auto Energy Saver Mode(+10): The fusing unit needs to be hot for copying. When the copier is idle, the fusing unit can be kept hot to save time or it can be allowed to cool to save energy. This feature can be set to start automatical- ly, but you can also turn it on yourself by pressing and holding the {Clear Modes/Energy Saver} key for three seconds.
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• Auto Off Time(+15): You can set the time the machine waits after the last op- eration before switching itself off automatically. The time can be set by minute from 1 to 240 minutes. Note Default: 30min Auto Off cannot be used in the following cases. •...
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Copy Settings Note 0: 0.10 seconds, 1: 0.5 seconds, 2: 0.25 seconds, 3: 0.05 seconds, 4: 0.02 sec- onds, 5: 0.01 seconds Default: 0 • Fixed Paper Size Pattern Setting(+22): Select the fixed paper size pattern cho- sen when the “Preset Cut” key is press. For details about this setting, contact your service representative.
4. Maintaining Your Copier Changing The Used Toner Bottle When "E" is displayed, it is time to change the toner bottle. R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottle or toner cartridge. • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. •...
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Maintaining Your Copier Unplug the code from the mainframe. Open the door on the right side of the copier ,and then carefully remove the plastic bottle. Note Put the used toner to the plastic bag and dispose of it according to local reg- ulations.
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Changing The Used Toner Bottle Close the upper unit.
Maintaining Your Copier Adding Toner When D is displayed, it is time to add toner. When the indicator starts blinking, you can still copy about 53 feet of paper (16 m, 27 8 " 11" size copies). When the indicator stays on, you can't copy until a new cartridge is installed.
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Open the toner cartridge cover. Turn the old cartridge towards you. Then, while pressing the cartridge to the right (A), lift the left end and re- move the cartridge (B). Put the old toner cartridge in a plastic bag and dispose of it according to lo- cal regulations.
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Maintaining Your Copier Make sure the cartridge is set well but don't push it in yet. Take the right edge of the seal and slowly remove it. Push the toner cartridge all the way to the left. Then turn the toner cartridge all the way in, as shown. Note If you can't close the toner cartridge cover, there might be problem setting the toner cartridge.
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Adding Toner The copier will need a few moments to warm up before it is ready to copy.
Maintaining Your Copier Changing the Roll Paper Size Change the size guides on the left and right of the roll paper holder when you load different sized paper rolls. Important Always follow the instructions be- low when adjusting the roll paper holder.
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Metric ver- Roll Feeder sion Changing the Roll Paper Size...
Maintaining Your Copier Loading A Roll Of Paper When C is displayed, it is time to install a new roll of paper. R CAUTION: • Rolls of paper can be heavy, so you should be careful when load- ing one. •...
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Raise the lever on the paper holder (A A A A ), and then pull out the roll holder from the empty core(B B B B ). Set the paper holder to the roll core (A A A A ), and then lower the lever (B B B B ). Note Insert the paper roll as far as it will go.
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Maintaining Your Copier If applicable, adjust the roll paper position and lock the lever. You may hardly to adjust the roll paper position when you set 914mm (“36 ). In this case, take out the paper holder, and then release the lock lever. Af- ter you adjust it, put it back to the roll feeder.
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Note Do not hold the paper knob from side. It may cause you touching a sticky oil. For how to turn the knob without any harm, see the illustration below: Make sure that the paper is not loose. Insert it straight into the roller. Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between the feeder and the roller.
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Maintaining Your Copier Close the Roll Feeder.
If Something Goes Wrong If you have problems with your copier, consult the following pages. If a service indicator lights up, read the following section. If the original or copy is stuck in the copier; P.63; if the copier won't start, or if copies don't look right, If Indicator Lights Up If one of the indicators shown appears on the operation panel, turn to the appro- priate page and follow the instructions described there.
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Troubleshooting The used toner bottle is full. Empty the used toner bottle. P.47.
If Jams Occur If the Original is Jammed at the exit Note If the paper or original gets stuck in the copier, remove both original and pa- per. Lift the original table. Very gently pull the original out of the feed-out slot. Be careful not to tear Close the original table.
Troubleshooting If Sheet Paper is Jammed in the Feed-in Slot R CAUTION: • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the unit. Pull out the copy paper.
If Sheet Paper is Jammed at the Paper Exit R CAUTION: • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the moddle unit be- tween the original table and the bypass table.
Troubleshooting Close the unit and all covers. Press firmly on both sides until it clicks into place. If Roll Paper Jams If roll paper jams inside the roll feeder, you still might need to check everywhere to remove the entire length of paper. R CAUTION: •...
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Note Slide the cutter one way only, otherwise paper waste may pile up inside the machine. Rotate the paper roll in the direction of the arrow until you can see the edge of the paper. Turn the knob anticlockwise about 1/4 to adjust the paper position. Slowly rotate the paper roll until the edge of the paper is fed into the rub- ber part of the roller (A A A A ).
Troubleshooting Make sure that the paper is not loose. Insert it straight into the roller. Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between the feeder and the roller. Close the Roll Feeder. If You Cannot See the Roll Paper Jam If roll paper jams inside the roll feeder, you still might need to check everywhere to remove the entire length of paper.
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Hold the paper (B B B B ), and then slide the cutter (A A A A ). Note Slide the cutter one way only, otherwise paper waste may pile up inside the machine. Turn the knob anticlockwise about 1/4 to adjust the paper position. Slowly rotate the paper roll until the edge of the paper is fed into the rub- ber part of the roller (A A A A ).
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Troubleshooting Watch carefully to make sure that the flap of the paper is inserted between the feeder and the roller. Close the Roll Feeder.
Others If a puzzling or recurring problem occurs, check the following before calling a service representative. It's also a good idea to check the to make sure the paper and originals match what the copier can handle. Absolutely Nothing Happens •...
Troubleshooting Creases • Try setting your copy paper sideways. • If long creases appear on copies, try setting your copy paper sideways, or try changing the copy media setting. • If creases appear on copies made to transparent film, try setting your film sheets sideways.
Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance Clean the Exposure Glass & the Platen Plate You should clean the copy and original tables with a damp cloth, and then wipe them with a dry cloth. Clean the exposure glass and the original drive roller with a damp cloth, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.
Troubleshooting Do's & Don'ts R CAUTION: • When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock. • When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cord.
Where to Put Your Copier Your copier should be installed by a qualified technician. If you need to trans- port your copier to a distant location, call your service center before the move. You can of course move your copier around your office without calling the serv- ice center.
Troubleshooting • Altitudes of over 6500 feet (2000 m) • Areas prone to strong vibrations • Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heat from a nearby heater (Sudden temperature changes may lead to condensation with- in the copier.) •...
Where to Put Your Copier • Make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the power outlet. • Make sure the power outlet is close to the copier and easily accessible at all times. Access To Machine Place the copier near a power source and provide clearance as shown. 1.
Copier Configura- Console tion with roll feeder Process Dry elec- trostatic transfer system Scanning Original moving over a fixed fiber optics array Originals Sheet Original Center Reference Position Original Maximum: Size 914 (W) 3,000mm (L) (36" 118") Minimum: A4 K (210 297mm (L)) (8.5"...
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Specifications First Copy Within 25 seconds (A1 L , 23" 35",) Copying 3600mm Speed (141.7") per minute Auto Reset 2 minutes Time (can also be turned off or set to 1,3,4 or 5 minutes) Reproduc- Fixed: 1 to tion Ratio Paper Feed manual feed/roll feeder...
Dimension 1,080mm (W D H) 623mm 480mm (42.5" 24.5" 18.9") Weight 80kg (176lb) Roll Feeder Number 1 roll (Type780A) of load- ed pa- per rolls Accept- Width: 210, 257, 297, 364, 420, 515, 594, 660, 728, 800, 841, 880, 914mm able Roll Roll length: less than 150mm Size...
INDEX Absolutely Nothing Happens , 71 Access To Machine , 77 Adding Toner , 50 Adjusting Copy Image Density , 30 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually , 28 Anti-humidity Heater , 9 A) Program key , 37 Basic Copying (Copying to sheets) , 11 Basics , 5 B) Changing the Default Setting , 38 Black Streaks Appear on Copies , 72...
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Safety Information , i Setting a Leading Edge Margin/Trailing Edge Margin , 32 Settings You Can Change with User Tools , 42 Setting the Number of Copies (Repeated Copying) , 31 Setting the Roll Paper Holder , 54 Something Happens, but Set Paper or Paper Select Never Appear , 71 Specifications , 79 Synchro Cutting , 21...