Thank you for choosing the bizhub 181. This user manual describes the functions, operating procedures, precau- tions, and basic troubleshooting for the bizhub 181. Before using this machine, be sure to read the user manual thoroughly in or- der to ensure that you use the machine efficiently. After you have gone through user’s guide, store it in the holder and keep it handy at all times.
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CDRH regulation ................1-11 For European users ..............1-11 For Denmark users ............... 1-12 For Finland, Sweden users ............1-12 For Norway users ................. 1-13 Laser safety label ................. 1-14 Ozone release ................1-14 Acoustic noise ................1-15 bizhub 181...
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Automatically conserving energy (Power Save mode) ....2-19 Automatically turning off the machine (auto shut-off) ....2-19 Queued copy jobs .................2-19 Reducing electricity usage .............2-20 Specifying settings for entering Power Save mode ......2-20 Specifying settings for the auto shut-off operation ......2-22 bizhub 181...
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Order for automatically switching paper drawers ......4-14 Making copies on manually fed paper .......... 4-15 Paper that can be fed manually ........... 4-15 Adjusting the multi bypass tray ............ 4-16 Loading plain paper into the bypass tray ........4-17 bizhub 181...
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Making 2in1 or 4in1 copies ...............5-9 Using the original glass ..............5-9 Using the document feeder ............5-12 Making double-sided copies ............5-14 Types of double-sided copying ............5-14 Precautions on double-sided copying ..........5-15 Using the original glass ..............5-16 Using the document feeder ............5-17 bizhub 181...
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Changing the display contrast (“LCD CONTRAST” parameter) ............ 6-14 Changing the key repeating settings (“KEY SPEED SETTING” parameter) ........... 6-15 Changing the display language (“LANGUAGE” parameter) ..6-17 PAPER SOURCE SETUP ..............6-18 Displaying the “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu ......6-19 bizhub 181...
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Adjusting the margin width (“MARGIN SETTING” parameter) ..6-63 Adjusting the width of the erased area (“ERASE SETTING” parameter) ............6-64 Selecting the setting for small-sized documents (“SMALL ORIGINAL” parameter) ..........6-66 COPY SETTING 2 ................6-67 Displaying the “COPY SETTING 2” menu ........6-68 bizhub 181...
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When incorrect copies are produced ..........8-2 When the machine is not operating correctly ........ 8-4 Appendix Specifications ................... 9-2 Main unit (bizhub 181) ..............9-2 Automatic duplex unit AD-504 ............9-3 Reverse automatic document feeder DF-605 ........ 9-4 Automatic document feeder DF-502 ..........9-5 Paper feed unit PF-502 ..............
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Housing ...................9-7 Original glass ..................9-7 Document pad ................9-8 Control panel ..................9-8 Function combination matrix ............9-9 Function combination matrix for bizhub 181 ........9-9 Function combination codes ............9-9 Paper size and zoom ratio tables ..........9-11 Copy paper sizes ................9-11 Copy zoom ratios ................9-12 10 Index 10.1...
Copying Single-sided copying For details, refer to page 4-2. Double-sided copying For details, refer to page 5-14. 2in1 copying For details, refer to page 5-9. 4in1 copying For details, refer to page 5-9. bizhub 181 x-11...
For details, refer to page 4-53. Separate horizontal and vertical zoom ratios (X/Y zoom) For details, refer to page 4-57. Finishing Sorting For details, refer to page 5-2. Note The required options differ depending on the desired copy function. x-12 bizhub 181...
Grouping For details, refer to page 5-2. Crisscross sorting For details, refer to page 5-2. Crisscross grouping For details, refer to page 5-2. Special features Erasing For details, refer to page 5-23. bizhub 181 x-13...
Negative/positive inverting For details, refer to page 5-26. Page margins For details, refer to page 5-28. Documents Mixed document widths For details, refer to page 3-25. x-14 bizhub 181...
(shown as “Y”). If the length (Y) is longer than the width (X), the paper orien- tation is indicated by w. If the length (Y) is shorter than the width (X), the paper orien- tation is indicated by v. x-18 bizhub 181...
In addition, it is prohibited under any circumstances to copy domestic or for- eign currencies, or works of art, without permission of the copyright owner. When in doubt about the nature of a document, consult with legal counsel. bizhub 181 x-19...
This symbol warns against cause burns. A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action. This symbol warns against dismantling the device. A solid circle indicates an imperative course of action. This symbol indicates you must unplug the device. bizhub 181...
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(exposed core wire, broken wire, etc.) could result in a fire or breakdown. Should any of these conditions be found, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service representative. bizhub 181...
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Overload could result in a fire. CAUTION • The outlet must be near the equipment and easily accessible. Otherwise you can not pull out the power plug when an emergency occurs. bizhub 181...
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Dust that accumu- lates between the plug terminals may cause a fire. Grounding WARNING • Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is equipped with a grounding terminal. bizhub 181...
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• Do not let any object plug the ventilation holes of this product. Heat could accumulate inside the product, resulting in a fire or malfunction. • Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result. bizhub 181...
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When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as a paper misfeed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a “Caution HOT” caution label. bizhub 181...
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The product may also be damaged or malfunction. When the optional Fax Kit FK-506 is not installed: Before successive holidays CAUTION • Unplug the product when you will not use the product for long periods of time. bizhub 181...
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio commu- nications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local rules. bizhub 181...
Incorrect handling may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The print head unit is not a field-serviceable item. Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circum- stances. Laser Aperture of the Print Head Unit Print head 1-10 bizhub 181...
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation expo- sure. This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770-795 nm. bizhub 181 1-11...
Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning spe- cificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. Det här är en halvledarlaser. Den maximala effekten för laserdioden är 5 mW och våglängden är 770-795 nm. 1-12 bizhub 181...
Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruk- sanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som over- skrider grensen for laser klass 1. Dette en halvleder laser. Maksimal effekt till laserdiode er 5 mW og bølge- lengde er 770-795 nm. bizhub 181 1-13...
Pour avoir la certitude de travailler dans un environnement réu- nissant des conditions de confort, santé et de sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce ou se trouve l’appareil. Placer l’appareil dans une pièce largement ventilée. 1-14 bizhub 181...
For EU member states Only This product complies with RoHS (2002/95/EC) Directive. This device is not intended for use at a video workstation in compliance with BildscharbV. Das Gerat ist nicht fur die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gemas Bild- scharbV vorgesehen. bizhub 181 1-15...
- A location that is not near any kind of heating devices Power source The power source requirements are as follows. - Voltage fluctuation: AC127 V +6% - Frequency fluctuation: Within ±3Hz Use a power source with as few voltage or frequency fluctuations as possi- ble. 1-16 bizhub 181...
*4 inch or more on the left side. Allow a clearance of **15-3/4 inch or more on the right side of the ma- chine so that the side cover can be opened. bizhub 181 1-17...
If the ventilation duct on the left side of the machine is blocked, the in- side of the machine will accumulate heat, resulting in a malfunction or fire. Be sure to allow a clearance of 4 inch or more on the left side of the machine for the ventilation duct. 1-18 bizhub 181...
Be careful not to spill toner inside the machine or get toner on your clothes or hands. If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water. If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek professional medical advice. bizhub 181 1-19...
Copies that are to be kept for a long time should be kept where they are not exposed to light in order to prevent them from fading. Adhesive that contains solvent (e.g., spray glue) may dissolve the toner on copies. 1-20 bizhub 181...
DF-502 (optional) Reverse automatic Automatically feeds one document sheet at a time for scanning, document feeder and automatically turns over double-sided documents for scan- DF-605 ning. Referred to as the “reverse automatic document feeder” through- out the manual. bizhub 181...
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Referred to as the “expanded memory unit” throughout the man- ual. Dehumidifier heater Installed in the paper feed cabinet or desk to prevent humidity HT-502* (optional) from collecting in the paper. * The internal options are not shown in the illustration. bizhub 181...
• Special paper can be loaded. (See p. 6-22.) Manual bypass tray • Used for manually feeding paper for making copies. • Load only one sheet of paper at a time. • Special paper can be loaded. (See p. 4-15.) bizhub 181...
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Used for connecting a USB cable from the computer. Power switch Used to turn the machine on and off. (See p. 2-17.) Control panel Used to start copying or sending or to specify various settings. (See p. 2-11.) bizhub 181...
Fusing unit release Used when clearing paper misfeeds in the fusing unit. (See levers p. 7-7.) Original glass Position the document here so it can be scanned. Place the document face down on the glass. (See p. 3-20.) bizhub 181...
Multi bypass tray Part name Description Tray extension Pulled out when large-sized paper is loaded. Bypass tray Can be loaded with up to 100 sheets of plain paper, 20 sheets of special paper, or 10 envelopes. (See p. 4-15.) bizhub 181...
Tray extension Installed when the optional multi bypass tray has not been in- stalled. • Used for manually feeding paper for making copies. • Load only one sheet of paper at a time. • Special paper can be loaded. bizhub 181...
• Can be loaded with up to 250 sheets of plain paper. 3rd paper drawer/4th • Up to four paper feed unit can be installed. paper drawer/5th pa- per drawer Right-side door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds. (See p. 7-13.) bizhub 181...
Paper output indica- Lights up when paper remains in the copy output tray and the up- per output tray is being moved up. Upper output tray Collects pages printed from the computer. Lower output tray Collects copies. 2-10 bizhub 181...
Press to register frequently used addresses, and to recall them during transmissions. (Available only if image controller IC-206 or network interface card NC-503 is installed.) [Phone Book] key Press to display the information programmed for speed dialing. [Back] key Press to return to the previous screen. bizhub 181 2-11...
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Press to specify settings in Utility mode. MACHINE SETTING, PAPER SOURCE SETTING, CUSTOM SIZE MEMORY, USER MANAGEMENT, ADMIN. MANAGEMENT, COPY SETTING 1, COPY SETTING 2 [Mode Memory] key Press to register specified copy programs and recall them. 2-12 bizhub 181...
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(See p. 2-19.) • The key lights up in green to indicate that copy jobs can be queued, and the key lights up in orange to indicate that the ma- chine is not ready to begin copy operations. bizhub 181 2-13...
Press the display to adjust to any of three angles. Adjust the display to the angle that allows for easy operation. Press the display at either A or B to adjust the display angle. A: Lowers the display (➂→➁→➀) B: Raises the display (➀→➁→➂) 2-14 bizhub 181...
Indicates that the 5th paper drawer is selected. Indicates that the manual bypass tray or the multi bypass tray is se- lected. Paper size Indicates the paper size that is selected. [X/Y] A custom paper size is specified. bizhub 181 2-15...
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With this setting, the copied text is reproduced with sharp edges, making it easier to read. This setting can be selected together with the “AUTO” Density set- ting. Menu or function Displays the current menu, function or setting. 2-16 bizhub 181...
The indicator on the [Start] key lights up in or- ange and the message “PLEASE WAIT!” ap- pears in the display. Turning off the machine Check that all jobs are finished. Set the power switch to [o]. bizhub 181 2-17...
The length of time until the auto panel reset operation is performed can be set to 30 seconds or a setting between 1 and 5 minutes. In addition, the auto panel reset operation can be disabled. For details, refer to page 6-7. 2-18 bizhub 181...
Copy jobs can be queued by loading the document and pressing the [Start] key while “>>Warming Up” appears in the fourth line of the display. When the message “>>Warming Up” disappears, scanning of the loaded document begins, and copies are produced. bizhub 181 2-19...
Specifying settings for entering Power Save mode Press the [Utility] key. The UTILITY MODE menu screen appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MACHINE SETTING” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The MACHINE SETTING menu appears. 2-20 bizhub 181...
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Use the keypad to type in the length of time until the machine enters the mode, and then press the [OK] key. Note The time can be set between 1 and 240 minutes. To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then type it in correctly. bizhub 181 2-21...
Administrator mode. For details, refer to page 6-39. Press the [Utility] key. The UTILITY MODE menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MACHINE SETTING” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The MACHINE SETTING menu appears. 2-22 bizhub 181...
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Press the [OK] key. Note The time can be set between 15 and 240 minutes. To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then type it in correctly. bizhub 181 2-23...
× 8-1/2 Manual bypass tray Multi bypass tray 1st paper drawer 2nd paper drawer — 3rd paper drawer — 4th paper drawer — 5th paper drawer — Double-sided copies — o: Can be specified —: Cannot be specified bizhub 181...
- Paper that has been decorated with foil or embossing - Paper of a non-standard shape (not rectangular) - Paper that is bound with glue, staples or paper clips - Paper with labels attached - Paper with ribbons, hooks, buttons, etc., attached bizhub 181...
A, B, C: 3/16 inch (at full size) Detail For details when printing from a computer, refer to the User’s Guide for the printer driver. If optional image controller IC-206 is installed, refer to the User’s Guide for image controller IC-206. bizhub 181...
Not exposed to a flame – Not exposed to high humidity – Not extremely dusty - Unwrapped paper should be placed in a plastic bag and stored in a cool, dark location. - Keep paper out of the reach of children. bizhub 181...
While loading paper, be sure to observe the following precautions. - If the paper is curled, flatten it before loading it. - Do not load so much paper that the top of the stack is higher than the , mark or exceeds the specified number of sheets. bizhub 181...
- Push the paper guides firmly up against the edges of the paper. Loading paper into the 1st paper drawer Reminder Be careful not to touch the surface of the paper take-up roller with your hands. Pull out the 1st paper drawer. Paper take-up roller bizhub 181...
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Press down on the pa- per-lifting plate until it locks into place. Paper-lifting plate Load the paper into the drawer. – Do not load so much paper that the top of the stack is higher than the , mark. 3-10 bizhub 181...
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Before making copies Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. – Be sure that the pa- per guides are slid up against the edges of the loaded paper. Close the 1st paper drawer. bizhub 181 3-11...
Before making copies Loading paper into the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th paper drawer Pull out the drawer. Press down on the pa- per-lifting plate until it locks into place. Paper-lifting plate 3-12 bizhub 181...
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, mark. Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. – Be sure that the pa- per guides are slid up against the edges of the loaded paper. bizhub 181 3-13...
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Before making copies Close the paper drawer. 3-14 bizhub 181...
Using an incorrect type of document may cause a paper misfeed or damage to the document or copier. Note In order to copy double-sided documents, the reverse automatic docu- ment feeder must be installed. Document types Single-sided document Document of mixed size bizhub 181 3-15...
— — 8-1/2 inch Legal w — Letter w — Invoice v — (8-1/2 × 5-1/2 v) 5-1/2 inch Invoice w — — — — — (8-1/2 × 5-1/2 w) o: Copying possible —: Copying not possible 3-16 bizhub 181...
“AUTO” Paper setting and “AUTO” Zoom setting cannot be used. When a document of a non-standard paper size is placed, press the [Paper] key to select a paper size, or press the [Zoom] key to select a zoom ratio. (Refer to page 4-51.) bizhub 181 3-17...
– A maximum of 50 document pages can be loaded. – Do not load so many pages that the top of the stack is higher than the , mark. 3-18 bizhub 181...
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Before making copies Slide the document guides to fit the size of document being loaded. Reminder Be sure to load the document correctly, otherwise the pages may not be fed in straight. bizhub 181 3-19...
Position the document so that the side to be copied faces down. – Align the document with the document scales at the top and at the left side of the original glass. Carefully close the document feeder. 3-20 bizhub 181...
Lift open the document feeder. Position the document so that the side to be copied faces down. – Align the document with the document scales at the top and at the left side of the original glass. bizhub 181 3-21...
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Before making copies Place a blank sheet of paper of the same size over the document. Carefully close the document feeder. 3-22 bizhub 181...
Documents of different sizes can be copied only if all pages have the same width. For example: A document consisting of 11×17 w- and Letter v-size pag- DF-605 Refer to “Mixed width document sizes (DF-605)” on page 3-16. Slide apart the adjusta- ble document guides. bizhub 181 3-25...
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, mark. Slide the document guides to fit the size of document being loaded. Press the [Mixed Origi- nal] key. The indicator on the [Mixed Original] key lights up. 3-26 bizhub 181...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. – Check that “AUTO” appears in the first line of the screen. The main screen appears again. Press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 3-27...
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Before making copies Reminder Be sure to load the document correctly, otherwise the pages may not be fed in straight. 3-28 bizhub 181...
Basic copy operation Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. From the control panel, select the desired copy settings. – Refer to “Selecting the paper source” on page 4-12. bizhub 181...
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The number of cop- ies can be set be- tween 1 and 99. – To clear the specified number of copies, press the [Clear/ Stop] key. Press the [Start] key. – To stop copying, press the [Clear/ Stop] key. Copying begins. bizhub 181...
As an example, the following procedure describes how to enlarge a Legal- size document to an 11×17-size copy. Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Zoom] key. bizhub 181...
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If “AUTO” does not appear in the first line, press the [Paper] key, and then select a paper drawer loaded with 11×17-size paper. – To change the paper size setting selected for a paper drawer, refer to page 4-12. bizhub 181...
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Making copies If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. bizhub 181...
Select the appropriate setting (“TEXT”, “PHOTO”, or “TEXT/PHOTO”) for the quality of the document to be copied in order to make sharp copies of the document. Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Quality] key. bizhub 181...
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[OK] key. The main screen appears again. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. bizhub 181...
Making copies Selecting the print density Note If “PHOTO” is selected as the image quality, “AUTO” cannot be selected. Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Density] key. bizhub 181...
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[OK] key. The main screen appears again. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-10 bizhub 181...
“>>Please Wait” appears, and the job is stopped. – To continue the stopped job, select “NO”, and then press the [OK] key. – To delete the stopped job, select “YES”, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-11...
If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Specifying a Zoom setting” on page 4-51. – Refer to “Selecting a Density setting” on page 4-59. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-12 bizhub 181...
If there is no paper in any paper drawer, a message appears indicating that paper must be replenished. Copying/printing may not continue if pa- per is loaded into other paper drawers than the one specified in the mes- sage. bizhub 181 4-13...
If the default paper drawer is selected in Utility mode, that paper drawer is selected as a default. For details on selecting the default paper drawer, refer to “Selecting the default paper drawer (“PAPER PRIORITY” param- eter)” on page 6-54. 4-14 bizhub 181...
Making copies Adjusting the multi bypass tray The bypass tray extension can be adjusted to fit the size of paper to be load- ed, as shown below. 4-16 bizhub 181...
Reminder Load the paper so that the side to be printed on faces down. Make sure that the paper is not curled (rolled). Load the paper into the manual bypass tray. bizhub 181 4-17...
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For details on specifying the settings for the paper size and paper type, refer to steps 4 through 7 of the procedures in “Copying onto manually fed paper (manual bypass tray)” on page 4-27 and “Copying onto manually fed paper (multi bypass tray)” on page 4-30. 4-18 bizhub 181...
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Making copies – The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image printed on the paper is shown below. bizhub 181 4-19...
For details on specifying the settings for the paper size and paper type, refer to steps 4 through 7 of the procedures in “Copying onto manually fed paper (manual bypass tray)” on page 4-27 and “Cop- ying onto manually fed paper (multi bypass tray)” on page 4-30. 4-20 bizhub 181...
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Making copies – The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image printed on the overhead projector transparency is shown below. bizhub 181 4-21...
For details on specifying the settings for the paper size and paper type, refer to steps 4 through 7 of the procedures in “Copying onto manually fed paper (manual bypass tray)” on page 4-27 and “Cop- ying onto manually fed paper (multi bypass tray)” on page 4-30. 4-22 bizhub 181...
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Making copies – The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image printed on the label sheet is shown below. bizhub 181 4-23...
For details on specifying the settings for the paper size and paper type, refer to steps 4 through 7 of the procedures in “Copying onto manually fed paper (manual bypass tray)” on page 4-27 and “Cop- ying onto manually fed paper (multi bypass tray)” on page 4-30. 4-24 bizhub 181...
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Making copies – The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image printed on the envelope is shown be- low. bizhub 181 4-25...
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Making copies Reminder Envelopes cannot be loaded in the v orientation. Do not load envelopes with the flap side facing down. Do not load envelopes with the flap inserted last. 4-26 bizhub 181...
The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears. Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. bizhub 181 4-27...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until the appropriate paper size is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears again. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MEDIA” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 4-28 bizhub 181...
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To copy additional pages with the same settings, loading paper into the manual bypass tray automatically starts copying. – To copy continuously on thick paper, postcards, overhead projec- tor transparencies or envelopes, use the 1st paper drawer. bizhub 181 4-29...
The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears. Adjust the tray extension and the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. 4-30 bizhub 181...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until the appropriate paper size is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears again. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MEDIA” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-31...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Specifying a Zoom setting” on page 4-51. – Refer to “Selecting a Density setting” on page 4-59. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-32 bizhub 181...
– Load the overhead projector transparencies in either the w or v ori- entation, depending on the orientation of the document. – A maximum of 20 overhead projector transparencies can be loaded. bizhub 181 4-33...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “TRAY1 PAPER” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 4-34 bizhub 181...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MEDIA TYPE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-35...
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[OK] key. Press the [Back] key twice. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-36 bizhub 181...
Adjust the paper guides in the 1st paper drawer, and then load the label sheets into the drawer. – Load the label sheets so that the side to be printed on faces up, as shown in the illus- tration. bizhub 181 4-37...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “TRAY1 PAPER” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 4-38 bizhub 181...
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[OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE INPUT” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Use the keypad to type in “200” for the length (X), and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-39...
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The PAPER SOURCE SETUP menu appears again. Press the [+] or [,] key until “TRAY1 PAPER” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MEDIA TYPE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 4-40 bizhub 181...
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Press the [Paper] key, and then select the 1st paper drawer. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 4-41...
Adjust the paper guides in the bypass tray, and then load the paper into the tray. – Load the paper so that the side to be printed on faces down. – Load the paper into the manual bypass tray one sheet at a time. 4-42 bizhub 181...
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The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE INPUT” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-43...
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Use the keypad to type in “180” for the width (Y), and then press the [OK] key. – The paper width (Y) can be set between 3-1/2 inch (90 mm) and 11- 3/4 inch (297 mm). The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears again. 4-44 bizhub 181...
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Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. – When making continuous copies using the manual bypass tray, continue loading paper into the tray. Note To correct the entered value, press the [Clear/Stop] key. bizhub 181 4-45...
Before loading envelopes, press them down to make sure that all air is removed, and make sure that the folds of the flaps are firmly pressed. – Load envelopes into the manual bypass tray one at a time. 4-46 bizhub 181...
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The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE INPUT” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-47...
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Use the keypad to type in “150” for the width (Y), and then press the [OK] key. – The paper width (Y) can be set between 3-1/2 inch (90 mm) and 11- 3/4 inch (297 mm). The BYPASS PAPER SETTING menu appears again. 4-48 bizhub 181...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “RETURN” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The main screen appears. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. bizhub 181 4-49...
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Making copies Press the [Start] key. – When making continuous copies using the manual bypass tray, continue loading paper into the tray. Note To correct the entered value, press the [Clear/Stop] key. 4-50 bizhub 181...
Length: The zoom ratio can be set between 50% and 100%.The zoom ratio can be typed in directly by using the keypad. Each time [+] or [,] is pressed, the zoom ratio is in- creased or decreased by 1%. bizhub 181 4-51...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-52 bizhub 181...
Press the [Zoom] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “FIXED” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired zoom ratio is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-53...
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Making copies If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-54 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key or use the keypad to specify the desired zoom ratio, and then press the [OK] key. – When specified using the [+] and [,] keys, the zoom ratio is set in 1% increments. bizhub 181 4-55...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Selecting the paper source” on page 4-12. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. 4-56 bizhub 181...
The COPY FUNCTION menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “X/Y ZOOM” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ON” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 4-57...
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Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. Note To correct the specified value, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then spec- ify the correct value. 4-58 bizhub 181...
Selecting a density level that is too dark may cause the media color of the document to be reproduced, and selecting a level that is too light may produce a very faint copy. Therefore, select the appropriate level de- pending on the document. bizhub 181 4-59...
Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Density] key. The DENSITY menu ap- pears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” or “MANUAL” is selected. – If “AUTO” was selected, press the [OK] key. 4-60 bizhub 181...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Selecting the paper source” on page 4-12. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 4-61...
When the [Interrupt] key is pressed, all settings are reset to their defaults. Press the [Interrupt] key. The indicator on the [In- terrupt] key lights up, and the current copy/ print operation is paused. 4-62 bizhub 181...
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Reload the document that was removed in step 2. – For printing from the computer, continue with step 7. Press the [Start] key. The interrupted copy/print job or computer printing job continues. bizhub 181 4-63...
This counter shows the total number of fax pages received since this machine was installed. With the main screen displayed, press the [Confirm] key. The CONFIRM MODE menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “TOTAL PAGE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 4-64 bizhub 181...
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Making copies Press the [+] or [,] key until the counter to be checked is selected. Press the [OK] key. The CONFIRM MODE menu appears again. Press the [Back] key. The main screen appears again. bizhub 181 4-65...
The copies are fed out and stacked on top of each other as they are printed. SORT The copies are automatically divided into the specified number of sets with each set containing a copy of each page of the multi-page document. bizhub 181...
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The “AUTO” Paper setting is selected. The “Mixed Original” setting is not selected. The “CRISSCROSS MODE” parameter in Utility mode is set to “ON”. (Refer to page 6-75.) bizhub 181...
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Advanced copy operations Crisscross grouping Each page set is fed out in an alternating crisscross pattern of the w and v orientations. bizhub 181...
“GROUP” appears only if the document feeder or reverse automatic doc- ument feeder is installed. Load the document into the document feeder. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Finishing] key. The COPY FINISHING menu appears. bizhub 181...
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Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies, and then press the [Start] key. Note If no Finishing setting is selected, the indicator on the [Finishing] key does not light up. bizhub 181...
Lift open the document feeder. Position the first page of the document on the original glass. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Finishing] key. The COPY FINISHING menu appears. bizhub 181...
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Repeat this step for all pages of the document. The number of document pages that have been scanned is displayed. Press the [Start] key. Note If no Finishing setting is selected, the indicator on the [Finishing] key does not light up. bizhub 181...
If the document is placed on the original glass and 2in1 or 4in1 copies are being produced, the copy job cannot be interrupted. Lift open the document feeder. Position the first page of the document on the original glass. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. bizhub 181...
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DER” parameter)” on page 6-71. The indicator on the [Combine Original] key lights up. If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. 5-10 bizhub 181...
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Place the next document page on the original glass, and then press the [OK] key. – Repeat this step for all pages of the document. The number of document pages that have been scanned is displayed. After all document pages have been scanned, press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 5-11...
Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Combine Original] key. The COMBINE ORIGI- NAL menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “2in1” or “4in1” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 5-12 bizhub 181...
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Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies, and then press the [Start] key. – If multiple copies are to be printed, press the [Finishing] key, and then select “SORT”. bizhub 181 5-13...
- The manual bypass tray is selected. - Special paper (cards, OHP transparencies, envelopes, or label sheets) is loaded. - The paper type setting is “1-SIDE”. - Paper with a width less than 5-1/2 inch is selected. bizhub 181 5-15...
Advanced copy operations Using the original glass Position the first page of the document on the original glass. Press the [Simplex/Du- plex] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “1-SIDE→2-SIDE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 5-16 bizhub 181...
Place the next document page on the original glass, and then press the [OK] key. – Repeat this step for all pages of the document. Press the [Start] key. Using the document feeder Load the document into the document feeder. Press the [Simplex/Du- plex] key. bizhub 181 5-17...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies. Press the [Start] key. 5-18 bizhub 181...
Advanced copy operations Making copies using the “BOOK SEPARATION” func- tion Documents Copies Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Function] key. The COPY FUNCTION menu appears. bizhub 181 5-19...
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“/” appears beside “BOOK SEPARATION” in the COPY FUNCTION menu. To erase around the text or along the binding, select “ERASE” in the COPY FUNCTION menu, and then press the [OK] key. – To begin copying, continue with step 7. 5-20 bizhub 181...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies, and then press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 5-21...
Copies are printed with Documents Copies (book center the area along the erased) binding erased. CENTER+FRAME Copies are printed with Copies Documents ERASE the frame around the (book frame +center document and along erased) the binding erased. 5-22 bizhub 181...
Areas such as the unclean-looking frames around documents can be erased. Precautions on the erased margin location The location of the erased area in the copy depends on how the document is positioned. Finish Original glass Document feeder LEFT ERASE UPPER ERASE FRAME ERASE bizhub 181 5-23...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “ERASE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “LEFT ERASE”, “UPPER ERASE” or “UP- PER ERASE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. “/” appears beside “ERASE” in the COPY FUNCTION menu. 5-24 bizhub 181...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies, and then press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 5-25...
(text) reversed. Document Copy Making copies using the “NEG. <-> POS.” function Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. Press the [Function] key. The COPY FUNCTION menu appears. 5-26 bizhub 181...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies, and then press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 5-27...
The location of the binding margin in the copy depends on how the docu- ment is positioned. Original glass Document feeder Making copies using the “PAGE MARGIN” function Position the document to be copied. – Refer to “Loading the document” on page 3-18. 5-28 bizhub 181...
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The width of the erased area can be changed using the “MARGIN SETTING” parameter in the Utility mode. (Refer to “Adjusting the margin width (“MARGIN SETTING” parameter)” on page 6-63.) “/” appears beside “PAGE MARGIN” in the COPY FUNCTION menu. bizhub 181 5-29...
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If necessary, specify any other copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Using the keypad, type in the desired number of copies, and then press the [Start] key. 5-30 bizhub 181...
Copy programs cannot be stored while the machine is warming up or while a copy job is paused (Interrupt mode). Select the various settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Mode Memo- ry] key. bizhub 181 5-31...
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[OK] key. – If copy settings have already been registered with the selected pro- gram number, the previously stored copy settings are deleted and replaced with the new ones. The current copy settings are registered. 5-32 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “RECALL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired program number is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [Start] key. bizhub 181 5-33...
MENT” menu in the Utility mode). Refer to page 6-34. Using the keypad, type in the three-digit account number. – To correct the entered account number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then type the number in correctly. 5-34 bizhub 181...
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Position the document(s) to be copied, and then select the desired copy settings. – Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2. – Refer to “Advanced copy operations” on page 5-2. Press the [Start] key. When you are finished making copies, press the [Access] key again. bizhub 181 5-35...
503 is installed on the machine. For details, refer to the User’s Guide for the corresponding op- tion. Note Depending on the options installed, some parameters may not be avail- able. If an unavailable parameter is selected, an error message appears. bizhub 181...
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MIXED ORIGINAL OFF* / ON CRISSCROSS MODE OFF / ON* ** When using the 10-Key Pad to enter a measurement, the values are en- tered in millimeters. The conversion ratio is shown below. 1 inch = 25.4 mm bizhub 181...
206 or network interface card NC-503 is installed. This parameter can be used to specify the amount of memory that is available before the memory becomes full and scanning stops. For details, refer to the User’s Guide for the corresponding option. bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired MACHINE SETTING parameter is selected. – The following MACHINE SETTING parameters are available. AUTO PANEL RESET ENERGY SAVE MODE AUTO SHUT OFF DENSITY (ADF) DENSITY (BOOK) PRINT DENSITY LCD CONTRAST KEY SPEED SETTING LANGUAGE SCAN THRESHOLD bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO PANEL RESET” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “OFF”, “30sec”, “1min”, “2min”, “3min”, “4min” or “5min” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. bizhub 181...
Power Save mode, and then press the [OK] key. – The time can be set between 1 and 240 minutes. – To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then type in the correct number. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO SHUT OFF” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “OFF” or “ON” is selected. – If “OFF” was selected, press the [OK] key. bizhub 181...
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MENT” menu is set to “DISABLE”, “OFF” cannot be selected. – The time can be set between 15 and 240 minutes. – To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then type in the correct number. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. 6-10 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “DENSITY (ADF)” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MODE1” or “MODE2” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-11...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “DENSITY (BOOK)” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MODE1” or “MODE2” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. 6-12 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “PRINT DENSITY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [*] or [)] key until the desired density level is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-13...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “LCD CONTRAST” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [*] or [)] key until the desired contrast is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. 6-14 bizhub 181...
To specify the setting for “TIME TO START”, continue with step 3. – To specify the setting for “INTERVAL”, continue with step 5. Press the [+] or [,] key until “TIME TO START” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-15...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired time interval is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “KEY SPEED SETTING” menu appears again. Press the [Back] key to return to the “MACHINE SETTING” menu. 6-16 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “LANGUAGE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until desired language is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-17...
The paper drawer can be selected with the “Auto” Paper set- ting and the auto tray switching feature only when making sin- gle-sided copies. In addition, it can be used to make double- sided copies. The manufacturer’s default setting is “PLAIN”. 6-18 bizhub 181...
The “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired PAPER SOURCE SETUP pa- rameter is selected, and then press the [OK] key. – The following PAPER SOURCE SETUP parameters are available. INCH/METRIC TRAY1 PAPER PAPER TYPE bizhub 181 6-19...
6-19. Press the [+] or [,] key until “INCH/METRIC” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired paper drawer is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-20 bizhub 181...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Press the [+] or [,] key until “METRIC” or “INCH” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-21...
– To specify the paper size, continue with step 3. – To select the paper type, continue with step 5. Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-22 bizhub 181...
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To select the paper type, select “TRAY1 PAPER”, and then contin- ue with step 5. The “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu appears again. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MEDIA TYPE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-23...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired paper type is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu appears again. 6-24 bizhub 181...
6-19. Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER TYPE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired paper drawer is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-25...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired special paper type is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu appears again. Note “1-SIDE” appears only when the machine is equipped with the duplex unit. 6-26 bizhub 181...
1 inch = 25.4 mm Registering a custom paper size Press the [Utility] key. The “UTILITY MODE” menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “CUSTOM SIZE MEMORY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-27...
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– The paper length (X) can be set between length (X) 5-1/2 inch (140 mm) and 17 inch (432 mm). – To correct the en- tered value, press width (Y) the [Clear/Stop] key. 6-28 bizhub 181...
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Use the keypad to type in width (Y), and then press the [OK] key. – The paper width (Y) can be set between 3-1/2 inch (90 mm) and 11- 3/4 inch (297 mm). – To correct the entered value, press the [Clear/Stop] key. The “CUSTOM SIZE MEMORY” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-29...
If this occurs, use this function to force replenishing of the toner and immediately re- turn the density to its normal level. Drying (dehumidifying) the drum (“DRUM DEHUMIDIFY” function) Press the [Utility] key. The “UTILITY MODE” menu appears. 6-30 bizhub 181...
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[OK] key. The “USER MANAGEMENT” menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “DRUM DEHUMIDIFY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Drum drying begins, and the “USER MANAGEMENT” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-31...
[OK] key. The “USER MANAGEMENT” menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “TONER REPLENISHER” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Toner replenishing begins, and the “USER MANAGEMENT” menu ap- pears again. 6-32 bizhub 181...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Reminder While toner is being refilled, do not turn off the machine or open the ma- chine’s front door. Note If the density of the toner is suitable, do not perform the toner replenish- ing operation. bizhub 181 6-33...
This menu option appears only when optional image con- troller IC-206 or network interface card NC-503 is installed. Settings for the NTP server and the time zone can be spec- ified from this menu. For details, refer to the User’s Guide for the corresponding option. 6-34 bizhub 181...
The administrator should be sure to keep the administrator access code in a safe place. Displaying the “ADMIN. MANAGEMENT” menu Press the [Utility] key. The “UTILITY MODE” menu appears. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ADMIN. MANAGEMENT” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-35...
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[USER SETTING] appear only when optional image controller IC-206 or network interface card NC-503 is installed. – The following ADMIN. MANAGEMENT parameters are available. ADMINISTRATOR NO. AUTO SHUT OFF ACCOUNT TRACK NETWORK SETTING E-MAIL SETTING 1 E-MAIL SETTING 2 USER SETTING 6-36 bizhub 181...
[OK] key. Use the keypad to type in the current administrator access code, and then press the [OK] key. – To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then type in the correct number. bizhub 181 6-37...
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Use the keypad to type in the new administrator access code, and then press the [OK] key. Use the keypad to type in the new administrator access code again for confirmation, and then press the [OK] key. The “ADMIN. MANAGEMENT” menu appears again. 6-38 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO SHUT OFF” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ENABLE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “ADMIN. MANAGEMENT” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-39...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO SHUT OFF” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “OFF” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “MACHINE SETTING” menu appears again. 6-40 bizhub 181...
6-35. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK MODE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-41...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Press the [+] or [,] key until “ON” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “ACCOUNT TRACK” menu appears again. 6-42 bizhub 181...
6-35. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT NO. REG.” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-43...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until “RETURN” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. – To register another account number, select “ADD”. – If account numbers for 50 account have already been registered, the message “UP TO 50 ACCOUNTS” appears. The “ACCOUNT TRACK” menu appears again. 6-44 bizhub 181...
6-35. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT NO. REG.” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-45...
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Press the [+] or [,] key until the number to be changed or deleted is selected. – To change the number, press the [OK] key, and then continue with step 7. – To delete the number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then select “YES” in the screen that appeared. 6-46 bizhub 181...
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If the entered account number is already registered, the message “REGISTERED!” appears. – To change/delete another number, repeat steps 6 and 7. After the numbers have been changed/deleted as desired, press the [Back] key three times. The “ADMIN. MANAGEMENT” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-47...
6-35. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK DATA” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-48 bizhub 181...
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To erase the displayed counters, press the [Clear/Stop] key. The total counters for the selected account number is cleared. Note When optional fax kit FK-506 is installed, “LIST” is displayed in step 4. If “LIST” is selected, the registered account track information is listed. bizhub 181 6-49...
6-35. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ACCOUNT TRACK DATA” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-50 bizhub 181...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Press the [+] or [,] key until “ALL COUNTER CLEAR” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “ACCOUNT TRACK DATA” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-51...
The manufacturer’s default setting is 3/8 inch for. SMALL ORIGINAL This parameter is used to select whether or not copying is possible after loading a small document whose size cannot be automatically detected. The manufacturer’s default setting is “DISABLE”. 6-52 bizhub 181...
[OK] key. – The following COPY SETTING 1 parameters are available. PAPER PRIORITY QUALITY PRIORITY DENSITY PRIORITY DENSITY LEVEL (A) DENSITY LEVEL (M) BINDING POSITION MARGIN SETTING ERASE SETTING SMALL ORIGINAL bizhub 181 6-53...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER PRIORITY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired default paper drawer is select- ed, and then press the [OK] key. 6-54 bizhub 181...
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PER PRIORITY” parameter, and if all of these paper drawers become empty, a message may appear indicating that paper be loaded into a pa- per drawer that was not given priority. At that time, load paper according to the message that appears. bizhub 181 6-55...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “QUALITY PRIORITY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired default image quality is select- ed, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. 6-56 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “DENSITY PRIORITY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” or “MANUAL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-57...
Refer to “Displaying the “COPY SETTING 1” menu” on page 6-53. Press the [+] or [,] key until “DENSITY LEVEL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-58 bizhub 181...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Press the [*] or [)] key until the desired density level is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-59...
Refer to “Displaying the “COPY SETTING 1” menu” on page 6-53. Press the [+] or [,] key until “DENSITY LEVEL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “MANUAL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-60 bizhub 181...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Press the [*] or [)] key until the desired density level is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-61...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “BINDING POSITION” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “LEFT” or “RIGHT” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. 6-62 bizhub 181...
The binding width can be set between 0 inch (0 mm) and 13/16 inch (20 mm). – To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then use the keypad to type in the correct number. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-63...
Refer to “Displaying the “COPY SETTING 1” menu” on page 6-53. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ERASE SETTING” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “LEFT”, “UPPER” or “FRAME” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. 6-64 bizhub 181...
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The width of the area to be erased can be set between 3/16 inch (5 mm) and 13/16 inch (20 mm). – To correct the entered number, press the [Clear/Stop] key, and then use the keypad to type in the correct number. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-65...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “SMALL ORIGINAL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “ENABLE” or “DISABLE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 1” menu appears again. 6-66 bizhub 181...
This parameter can be used to select whether or not copies are fed out in a crisscross pattern when the crisscross output conditions are met. This parameter is not available if shift tray SF-501 is installed. The manufacturer’s default setting is “ON”. bizhub 181 6-67...
Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired COPY SETTING 2 parameter is selected, and then press the [OK] key. – The following COPY SETTING 1 parameters are available. COPY PRIORITY OUTPUT PRIORITY 4IN1 COPY ORDER MIXED ORIGINAL DUPLEX COPY CRISSCROSS MODE 6-68 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “COPY PRIORITY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO PAPER SELECT”, “AUTO ZOOM” or “MANUAL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 2” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-69...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “OUTPUT PRIORITY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “NON-SORT”, “SORT” or “GROUP” is se- lected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 2” menu appears again. 6-70 bizhub 181...
Refer to “Displaying the “COPY SETTING 2” menu” on page 6-68. Press the [+] or [,] key until “4IN1 COPY ORDER” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “PATTERN1” or “PATTERN2” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. bizhub 181 6-71...
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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters – The page arrange- ments for “PATTERN1” and PATTERN1 PATTERN2 “PATTERN2” are shown at the right. The “COPY SETTING 2” menu appears again. 6-72 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “MIXED ORIGINAL” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “OFF” or “ON” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 2” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-73...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “DUPLEX COPY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “OFF” or “ON” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 2” menu appears again. 6-74 bizhub 181...
Press the [+] or [,] key until “CRISSCROSS MODE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [+] or [,] key until “OFF” or “ON” is selected, and then press the [OK] key. The “COPY SETTING 2” menu appears again. bizhub 181 6-75...
Reminder Use only toner bottles developed specifically for this machine. Use of any other toner bottle may cause damage to the machine. For details, contact your service representative. To dispose of used toner bottles, contact your service representative. bizhub 181...
When a message appears Replacing the toner bottle Open the front door. Open the toner bottle holder toward you, and then pull out the toner bottle. bizhub 181...
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“UP” fac- ing up, insert the toner bottle into the toner bot- tle holder. – As shown at the right, the tab on the toner bottle should securely fit into the notch in the toner bottle holder. bizhub 181...
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Detail If the copy is faint immediately after the toner bottle is replaced, select the “TONER REPLENISHER” function in Utility mode. For details, refer to “Replenishing toner (“TONER REPLENISHER” function)” on page 6-32. bizhub 181...
3rd paper drawer (p. 7-13) OPEN 4th SIDE COVER 4th paper drawer (p. 7-13) OPEN 5th SIDE COVER 5th paper drawer (p. 7-13) OPEN DUPLEX COVER Duplex unit (p. 7-20) Follow the appropriate procedure described below to clear the misfed paper. bizhub 181...
The area around the fusing unit is extremely hot. %Touching any part other than those indicated may result in burns. If you are burnt, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Open the right-side door of the machine. bizhub 181...
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Be careful not to touch the surface of the PC drum. PC drum Pull down the fusing unit release levers. – Only hold the green part of the fusing unit release levers when pulling them down. fusing unit release level bizhub 181...
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When a message appears Slowly pull out the pa- per. While holding the guide plate pressed down, slowly pull out the paper. bizhub 181...
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While turning the knob on the roller, slowly pull out the paper. – Only turn the green knob when turning the roller. – Do not touch the sur- face of the PC drum. Close the right-side door of the machine. 7-10 bizhub 181...
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When a message appears Pull out the 1st paper drawer. Remove all paper from the drawer, and then load the drawer with pa- per again. bizhub 181 7-11...
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When a message appears Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. – Be sure that the pa- per guides are slid up against the edges of the loaded paper. Close the 1st paper drawer. 7-12 bizhub 181...
When a message appears Clearing a paper misfeed in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th (optional) paper drawer Open the right-side door. Slowly pull out the pa- per. bizhub 181 7-13...
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When a message appears Close the right-side door. Pull out the paper draw- 7-14 bizhub 181...
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, mark. Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. – Be sure that the pa- per guides are slid up against the edges of the loaded paper. bizhub 181 7-15...
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When a message appears Close the paper drawer. 7-16 bizhub 181...
When a message appears Clearing a paper misfeed in the multi bypass tray (optional) Remove all paper from the multi bypass tray. Open the right-side door of the machine. bizhub 181 7-17...
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Decreased copy quality may result if the surface of the im- age transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer roller. Image transfer roller Slowly pull out the pa- per. 7-18 bizhub 181...
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When a message appears Close the right-side door of the machine. Reload paper into the multi bypass tray. bizhub 181 7-19...
When a message appears Clearing a paper misfeed in the duplex unit The optional duplex unit must be installed. Open the duplex unit cover. Carefully pull out any misfed paper. 7-20 bizhub 181...
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When a message appears Close the duplex unit cover. bizhub 181 7-21...
If the document is misfed, the following message appears and scanning of the document stops. Follow the appropriate procedure described below to clear the misfed paper. Clearing a paper misfeed in the document feeder Open the misfeed-clear- ing cover. 7-22 bizhub 181...
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When a message appears Remove all document pages from the docu- ment feed tray. Lift open the document feeder. bizhub 181 7-23...
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When a message appears While turning the knob on the document feeder in the direction of the ar- row, slowly pull out the document. Close the document feeder and the misfeed- clearing cover. 7-24 bizhub 181...
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2. – If the message “RE- TURN ORIGINAL to ADF and PRESS START KEY” ap- pears on the display, return the document pages that caused the misfeed to their original positions. bizhub 181 7-25...
When interrupting a copy job to Remove the document from the perform a different copy opera- document feeder. tion other than the “BOOK SEPARATION” function, the document for the interrupted copy job was left in the docu- ment feeder. 7-26 bizhub 181...
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Press any control panel key, or ADMIN STRATOR the computer has exceeded turn the machine off, then on (PRESS ANY KEY) the capacity of the memory. again. (The received image data should be cleared from the memory.) bizhub 181 7-27...
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A counter key is not inserted. Insert the counter key. MACHINE TROUBLE Some problem occurred in the Turn the machine off, then on SERVICE CALL (C####) machine. again. If the error is still dis- played, contact your service representative. 7-28 bizhub 181...
Press the [Density] key, and then select a lighter density setting. (See page 4-9.) The PC drum unit has reached Contact your service representa- the end of its service life. tive. bizhub 181...
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Slide the document guides guides incorrectly positioned against the edges of the docu- against the edges of the docu- ment. ment? Was curled paper loaded into the Flatten the paper before loading paper drawer? it into the paper drawer. bizhub 181...
The machine is still warming up bizhub 181 takes about 15 sec- after just being turned on. onds to warm up after they are turned on. Wait until the machine has fin- ished warming up.
Appendix Appendix Specifications Main unit (bizhub 181) Specification bizhub 181 Type Desktop Platen Stationary Photoconductor Copying system Electro photographic printing system Developing system HMT method Fusing system Heat-roller-fixing system Resolution 600 dpi × 600 dpi Document • Types: Sheets, books, and other three-dimensional objects •...
Appendix Specification bizhub 181 First-page print time Less than 7 seconds (using the original glass and 1st paper drawer) Less than 11 seconds (using document feeder and 1st paper drawer) Copy speed (sheets/minute) 11 sheets/minute (11 × 17 w) 14 sheets/minute (Legal w)
— — 8-1/2 inch Legal w — Letter w — Invoice v — (8-1/2 × 5-1/2 v) 5-1/2 inch Invoice w — — — — — (8-1/2 × 5-1/2 w) * o: Copying possible —: Copying not possible bizhub 181...
Power consumption 9 W or less Dimensions 23-1/4 inch (width) × 22 inch (depth) × 4-1/4 inch (height) Weight 12 lb Shift tray SF-501 Specification Shifting amount 1 inch Paper capacity 250 sheets Power consumption Less than 63 W bizhub 181...
• Special paper (thick paper, overhead projector transparen- cies, postcards, label sheets): 20 sheets • Envelopes: 10 Power consumption 9 W or less Dimensions 17-1/4 inch (width) × 17-1/4 inch (depth) × 5-1/2 inch (height) Weight 6-3/4 lb bizhub 181...
Turn off the machine before cleaning it. Housing Clean the surface of the hous- ing by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild household detergent. Original glass Clean the original glass by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. bizhub 181...
Control panel Clean the control panel by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Reminder Incorrectly cleaning the control panel keys may damage them. Never use a mild household detergent or glass cleaner to clean the control panel. bizhub 181...
Appendix Function combination matrix Function combination matrix for bizhub 181 Function combination codes Code Description The functions can be combined. × When mode B is set, mode A is canceled automatically. – The functions cannot be combined. Mode B cannot be set.
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Appendix Code Description If the “PHOTO” Quality setting is selected, the “AUTO” Density setting cannot be se- lected. After the “PHOTO” Quality setting is selected, the Density setting changes to “MAN- UAL”. 9-10 bizhub 181...
8-1/2 × 11 216 mm × 279 mm GOVERNMENT 8 × 10-1/2 203 mm × 267 mm LETTER QUARTO 8 × 10 203 mm × 254 mm STATEMENT INVOICE 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 140 mm × 216 mm bizhub 181 9-11...
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Finishing (sorting and grouping) ..5-2 Copy density ......... 4-60 Fixed zoom ratios ......4-53 Copy paper ........3-8 Front door ........7-3 COPY SETTING 1 menu ....6-52 Function combination table ..... 9-9 COPY SETTING 2 menu ....6-67 10-2 bizhub 181...
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Index USER MANAGEMENT menu ..6-30 Utility key ....... 2-11 UTILITY MODE menu .... 2-11 Zoom ratio settings ......4-51 10-4 bizhub 181...
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