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Page 1: Operating Instructions
TC-II Operating Instructions Zbrh021e.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. - Page 2 Printed in Japan UE USA C593-8602...
- Page 3 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Safety During Operation
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. - Page 6 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • 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.
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Page 7: 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 8: 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 ⇒ P.15 “Standard Printing”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adjusting the Print Image Position ⇒... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Exterior... 1 Machine Interior... 2 Operation Panel ... 4 Keys ... 4 Indicators... 5 1. Operation Setting and Changing the Drum Unit... 7 Setting the Drum Unit ... 7 Changing the Drum Unit... 9 Printing Preparations ... 10 Loading Paper... - Page 10 3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want... 29 If You Cannot Make Prints as You Want ... 30 Loading Paper... 31 When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights... 32 x Clearing Misfeeds... 34 Paper Misfeed in the Paper Feed Section ... 34 Paper Misfeed in the Paper Feed Section ...
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Page 11: Machine Exterior
Machine Exterior Front door Open to access the inside of the machine. Operation panel ⇒ P.4 “Operation Panel”. Paper feed tray down key Press to lower the Paper feed tray. Paper feed side plates Prevent paper being fed skewed. Paper feed tray Set paper here. -
Page 12: 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 13 Trailing edge guides Swing out these guides when you use B5L paper.
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Page 14: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Keys { { { { Drum2} } } } key Press when you need to set or change the Drum 2 ⇒ P.7 “Setting the Drum Unit”. { { { { Drum1} } } } key Press when you need to set or change the Drum 1 ⇒... -
Page 15: Indicators
Indicators Error Indicators These indicators are lit when a non-stan- dard condition occurs within the ma- chine. Guidance Display Display the machine's condition. Counter Displays the number of prints entered. While printing, it shows the number of prints remaining. Speed Indicators These indicators show the printing speed that is selected. -
Page 17: Operation
Setting and Changing the Drum Unit Before you start printing, you must make a master print using the master making unit. The master print is wrapped around the drum unit. Note ❒ Color drum units are available as options in addition to the standard black unit. - Page 18 Operation ❒ Make sure that the drum unit lock lever B1 is released. Insert the drum unit along the guide rail. Slide in the drum unit until it locks in position. Note ❒ Insert the same kinds of drum u n i t f o r b o t h D r u m 1 a n d Drum2.
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Page 19: Changing The Drum Unit
Changing the Drum Unit Make sure that you select either { { { { Drum1} } } } or { { { { Drum2} } } } before chang- ing the drum unit. Open the front door. Make sure the green light beside the drum unit lock lever is on be- fore sliding out the drum. -
Page 20: Printing Preparations
Operation Printing Preparations Loading Paper Carefully open the paper feed tray. Lift the feed side/end plates. Make sure that the lock lever for the side plate is raised (lock is re- leased), and then grasp the side plate knob and adjust the side plate to match the paper size. -
Page 21: Setting Up The Paper Delivery Table
Important ❒ Always make sure that you push the lock lever for the side plates down to lock the side plates in position. Note ❒ Make sure that the paper size and direction in the panel dis- play correspond with the actual paper size and direction set on the paper feed tray. -
Page 22: Turning On The Main Power
Operation Lower or lift the paper alignment wings. Note ❒ When the guides are up, you might not be able to load the u nit to full capa city (1,0 00 sheets) depending on the paper you are using. ❒ Lift the paper alignment wings when B5L prints are curled. -
Page 23: Print Paper
Print Paper The following limitations apply: Metric Paper feed tray A3 L, B4 L, A4 L, B5 L, Others (Vertical: 70 - 297mm, Horizontal: 250 - 432mm) Non-recommended paper and envelope: • Roughly cut paper/envelope • Paper of different thickness in the same stack •... - Page 24 Operation Important ❒ Correct curls in the paper before placing it in the machine. When you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down or face up as shown in the illustration. If paper is curled, it might wrap around the drum or stains might appear.
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Page 25: Standard Printing
Standard Printing Set the Drum Unit. Reference ⇒ P.7 “Setting the Drum Unit” Make sure that the machine is ready for printing. Make sure that there are no previ- ous settings remaining. Note ❒ To clear any previous settings, press the {Clear Modes}. Set the paper Reference ⇒... -
Page 26: Auto Off
Operation Note ❒ To stop the machine during a multi-print run, press the {Clear/ Stop} key. ❒ To return the machine to the ini- tial condition after printing, press the {Clear Modes} key. Removing Prints Pull the front paper delivery side plate down towards you to open Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and close the paper... -
Page 27: 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 (157 to 209.3g/m , 42 to 55.6 lb or heavier) paper, perform the following steps. -
Page 28: Paper Supply Adjustment
Operation q ] key. Press the [q Printing onto envelopes A Place the envelopes in the pa- per feed tray as shown in the il- lustration. *: Paper feed direction Note ❒ When you use envelopes, the Paper feed tray capacity is about 150 sheets (85g/m lb) or enough to load a stack up to 105mm, 4.1"... - Page 29 If the machine feeds too much paper A Change the paper separation ratio setting as follows. Paper type Paper feed sepa- ration ratio Standard 4∼6(*3) Thick 3∼4(*2) Special kinds of 3∼4(*1) Paper *: Default Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper...
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Page 30: 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. Note ❒ Unexpected change to the image position may occur with the fol- lowing actions: • Switching Drum1 and 2. •... - Page 31 Note ❒ When you shift the image for- ward, leave a 10mm, 0.4" mar- gin at the leading edge. If there is no margin, paper might wrap around the drum and cause a misfeed. ❒ If you adjust the image position, a print shadow might appear.
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Page 32: Changing The Printing Speed
Operation 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 33: Skip Feed Printing
Skip Feed Printing If the backs of prints are dirty, you can increase the time between prints using the {Skip Feed} key. By default, when one sheet of paper is fed the drum rotates once. However, you can select the number of rotations of the drum. - Page 34 Operation...
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Page 35: User Tools
Accessing the User Tools The user tools allow you to customize various default settings. This section is intended for the machine adminis- trator. Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Using the {|}, or {{} key A Search for the desired user tool number with the { { { { | | | | } } } } , { { { { { { { { } } } } , key. -
Page 36: User Tools
User Tools User Tools Reference For how to access the user tools, ⇒ P.25 “Accessing the User Tools”. 1. System Mode Auto Reset Time Resettable Count Clr Resettable Count Max Print Total Counter Buzzer Off Auto Off Description The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after your job is finished. - Page 37 Mode Description Jump Table You can change the angle of the wing guide depending on the pa- per type you use. ❒ Default: Auto ❒ Available settings: Drm Stp Mode You can select the drum which you will be able to pull out imme- diately after you finish your job without pressing any key.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs, the following messages will appear on the panel display. Message Meaning RE-ENTER COPY The number of prints exceeds the maximum print quantity. NUMBER You can change the maximum number of prints that can be made in one operation with the user tools. -
Page 40: If You Cannot Make Prints As You Want
Troubleshooting If You Cannot Make Prints as You Want Problem Misfeeds occur frequently. Parts of the image are not printed. Print shadow appears. The print image appears too light. Scratches appear on the print image. The images of drum 1 and 2 do not mix well together. -
Page 41: Loading Paper
Loading Paper The Load Paper indicator (B)lights when the paper feed tray runs out of paper. Limitation ❒ Load paper when the paper feed tray is empty. Do not add paper when some paper is left in the tray. Doing so may cause problems, such as multiple feeds and mis- feeds. -
Page 42: When The Add Ink Indicator (J) Lights
Troubleshooting When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights The Add Ink indicator (j) lights when it is time to supply ink. R CAUTION: • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. In the case of any abnormal symptoms, consult a doctor. R CAUTION: •... - Page 43 Remove the used ink cartridge. Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. Note ❒ Always supply ink of the same color. Return the ink holder to its original position until it clicks. Close the front door.
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Page 44: Clearing Misfeeds
Troubleshooting x Clearing Misfeeds R CAUTION: • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp yellow edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed papers. Note ❒ After clearing misfeeds, make sure that all the doors, covers, and units are closed and the x indicator is off. -
Page 45: Paper Misfeed In The Paper Feed Section
• When paper edges stick together or paper is not fed in, shuffle the paper as shown. • When printing onto envelopes or thick paper, lower the printing speed. ⇒ P.22 “Changing the Print- ing Speed”. • When a multi-feed occurs or the paper is skewed, make sure that the paper feed side plates are prop- erly adjusted. -
Page 46: Paper Wrapped Around The Drum
Troubleshooting from the inside. If you cannot remove the misfed paper from the inside, remove from the Paper feed tray. Set the drum unit and close the front door. - To prevent paper misfeeds: ⇒ P.34 “Paper Misfeed in the Paper Feed Section”. - Page 47 Remove the misfed paper from the drum. If you cannot find misfed paper in step D D D D , remove misfed paper from the press roller. Set the drum unit and close the front door. When paper is misfed inside the machine DRUM1:DELIVERY JAM REMOVE PAPER Open the front cover.
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Page 48: Paper Misfeed In The Paper Exit Section
Troubleshooting Set the drum unit and close the front door. - To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the original's leading edge margin is too narrow, the following action is necessary. • When you use curled paper, cor- rect the curl as shown. -
Page 49: Poor Printing
Poor Printing Dirty Background If the background of prints is dirty, the drum unit might be dirty. R CAUTION: • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. In the case of any abnormal symptoms, consult a doctor. R CAUTION: •... - Page 50 Troubleshooting While pressing the drum lock, turn the drum until you can see the trailing edge of the master. With a dry soft cloth, remove any ink that has accumulated on the trailing edge of the drum unit. Important ❒ Do not use benzine, thinner, or other organic liquids—doing so can dam- age the machine.
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Page 51: When The Press Roller Is Dirty
Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever. Close the front door. When the Press Roller is Dirty If the background of prints is dirty, the Press Roller might be dirty. Make several prints until clear image appears. Note ❒... - Page 52 Troubleshooting...
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Page 53: Remarks
Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: • 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. Important • While printing, do not turn off the main switch. •... -
Page 54: Where To Put Your Machine
Remarks Where to Put Your Machine Environment Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental con- ditions greatly affect its performance. Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: • Keep the equipment away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. -
Page 55: Power Connection
Power Connection R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and do not use an extension cord. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it. -
Page 56: Maintaining Your Machine
Remarks Maintaining Your Machine To maintain high print quality, clean the following parts and units regularly. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Cleaning the machine Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth. Then wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. Important ❒... -
Page 57: Specifications
Main Frame ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Configuration: Floor standing (with custom table or cabinet) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printing Process: Twin color press roller printing system ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original Size & Printing Area: Refer to the Master Making Unit's Operating Instructions ❖... - Page 58 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Dimensions (W × × × × D × × × × H): Stored Set up ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Weight: • Machine: Less than 88kg, 194 lb ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise Emission Sound Power Level During printing Stand-by Sound Pressure Level...
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Page 59: Consumables
Consumables Name Size Ink-Black 1,000ml/pack Ink-Red 1,000ml/pack Ink-Blue Ink-Green Ink-Brown Ink-Purple Ink-Yellow Ink-Navy Ink-Maroon Ink-Teal Ink-Orange Ink-Gray Ink-Violet Ink-Hunter green Ink-Burgundy Ink-Gold Ink-Reflex Blue Note ❒ Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consumables Remarks Environmental conditions: -5 to 40°C 10 – 95% RH... -
Page 60: Index
INDEX {~}{}}{|}{{} , 4 accessing the user tools , 25 Add Ink Indicator (j) , 32 adjusting the position of printed images , Auto Off , 26 Auto Reset Time , 26 Buzzer Off , 26 changing the printing speed , 22 clearing misfeeds , 34 {Clear Modes} key , 4 {Clear/Stop} key , 4... - Page 61 paper alignment wings , 2 paper delivery end plate , 2 paper delivery side plates , 2 paper delivery tray , 2 paper feed side plates , 1 Paper feed side plates knob , 1 Paper feed tray , 1 Paper feed tray down key , 1 paper misfeed in the paper exit section , 38 paper misfeed in the paper feed section , 34 , 35...
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