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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, UTAX GmbH, a company of TA Triumph - Adler AG, has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program is an energy reduction plan introduced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in response to environmental issues and for the purpose of advancing the development and utilization of more energy efficient office equipment.
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Please read the instruction handbook before using the copier. Keep it close to the copier for easy reference. The sections of this handbook and parts of the copier marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the copier. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 6 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. .. 1-1 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS ..... 6-1 1. Error and status indications ......6-1 CAUTION LABELS ........1-1 2. When paper misfeeds ......... 6-3 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ....1-2 (1) Misfeed location indications ....6-3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .......
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MAKING FULL USE OF THE MACHINE'S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Various functions for making enlarged and Making copies using the magnification Making clear reproductions of reduced copies ratios preset in the copier photographs Enlarging/reducing copies to any size <Standard zoom mode> (page 4-3) <Copy quality selection>...
CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the copier at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner. Label 2 High temperature inside.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Environment Power supply/Grounding the copier CAUTION WARNING • Avoid placing the copier on or in locations which are • DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the than that specified.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Cautions when using the copier Other precautions • DO NOT place heavy objects on the copier or cause WARNING other damage to the copier. • DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or •...
CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS 1 Original cover (Open/close to set the original on the platen.) 2 Operation panel (Contains the keys and indicators for operating the copier.) 3 Left cover handle (Hold to open the left cover.) 4 Left cover (Open when a paper misfeed occurs.) 5 Multi-Bypass (Load paper here when copying onto small-size or special paper.)
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CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS Inch specifications European metric specifications Asia and Oceania metric specifications...
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CHAPTER 2 NAMES OF PARTS (2) Operation panel 1 Start key (indicator) (Press to start copying. Copying is possible when the indicator is lit green.) 2 Stop/Reset key (Stop: Interrupts or aborts copying and printing. Reset: Cancels settings and returns the copier in the initial mode.) 3 Size Select key (Press when copying using the standard zoom mode.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 1. How to load paper Paper can be loaded into the drawer and the multi-bypass. Press the drawer bottom plate down and lock it there. (1) Precautions for loading paper After unpacking the paper, ruffle it several times and then load into the tray.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE * If the paper reaches the right-hand wall of the drawer, the Gently push the drawer back in. length guide is not used. Store it in the space shown in the * If you force the drawer in, the paper may come out from illustration.
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CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Pull out the support guide. IMPORTANT * When loading paper into the multi-bypass, make sure that the copy side is facing downward. (The copy side is the side facing upward when the package is opened.) If the leading edge of the paper is curled, straighten it out before loading the paper in the multi-bypass.
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CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Select the paper size by changing the display indication using the Paper Select key. (Inch specifications) (Metric specifications) The display indication can also be changed using the Number of Copies/Zoom (+) key or Number of Copies/Zoom (-) key.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2. How to set originals (1) Setting an original on the platen Set the original with the side to be copied facing downward. Be sure to align a corner of the original with the rear left corner of the platen.
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 3. Replacing the toner container and waste toner tank When the level of toner becomes low, the Add Toner indicator lights Open the front cover. and a toner replacement message is printed out. When the message is printed, replace the toner container and waste toner tank immediately.
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CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Slide the toner container to the left and then pull it out toward you. Hold the new toner container vertically and tap the top 15 times. Turn the container upside-down and tap the top 15 times.
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CHAPTER 3 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Install the waste toner tank. NOTE If the waste toner tank is not installed correctly, the front cover will not close. Close the front cover. Toner replenishment requires 2 to 3 minutes. NOTE If the Add Toner indicator does not turn off 2 to 3 minutes after the start of toner replenishment, repeat step 6.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Basic copying procedure (English text panel) (Symbol panel) 1. Warm-up 4. Copy quality selection Turn the main switch ON (|). When warm-up ends, the Start indicator Copy quality can be selected according to the original type. Press the lights.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS (English text panel) (Symbol panel) (English text panel) (Symbol panel) 5. Copy exposure adjustment 8. Starting copying Copy exposure can be selected for all the image modes excluding the Press the Start key. Copying is possible when the indicator is lit auto exposure mode.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 2. Enlargement/reduction (1) Zoom copy (2) Standard zoom copy The zoom ratio can be set to any value from 50 to 200% in 1% Copying is possible using the ratios preset in the copier. increments. Available ratios (Inch specifications) 200%: 129%: 5 1/2"...
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 3. Energy saver (auto preheat) function This function automatically puts the copier in the sleep mode if no * To resume copying after the energy saver (auto preheat) function copying operation is performed for a certain period of time (5 to 45 has been activated, press any of the operation section keys.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING 1. Default settings The state the copier is in at the end of warm-up or when the Reset key is pressed is called the initial mode, and the function settings that are automatically set for the initial mode are called the default settings. The default settings can be changed according to how you wish to use the copier.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Default code Setting item Setting contents Setting code Photo original exposure Adjusts the exposure for when photo original is selected 1: 1 Light adjustment for the image mode. The larger the setting code number, 2: 2 the darker the copy density.
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CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Default code Setting item Setting contents Setting code Silent mode Selects the length of time from when copying ends to 1: 0 seconds when entering the silent mode, which stops the motors 2: 5 seconds inside the copier.
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CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Default code Setting item Setting contents Setting code Viewing total counter value Displays the total number of copies made. The total number of copies are displayed on the copy quantity display three digits at a time. Example When the total number of copies is 1,234 “---”...
CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING 2. How to make default settings Hold down both of the copy exposure adjustment keys for 3 When the report is printed out, the display returns to that for seconds. "F00" (default code) appears on the copy quantity step 2.
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CHAPTER 5 COPIER DEFAULT SETTING Press the Start key. The image pattern shown in the Press the Zoom Input/Enter key. The display returns to that illustration will be printed out. for step 2. To end the making of default settings, proceed to * When adjusting paper feed shifting of the multi-bypass, be step 17.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 1. Error and status indications When any of the indications listed in the table below appears on the operation panel, take the corrective action as instructed. Indication Action Page “A” and “100” alternate on the copy quantity Turn the main switch OFF and ON and check that the lamp under the platen ––...
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CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS Indication Action Page “A” and “011” alternate on the copy quantity If this indication appears, turn the main switch OFF and ON. An error message display. will automatically be printed out. The copier initializes the data to remedy the error. Make the specifications setting (F22 Inch/metric specifications setting) before using the copier again.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 2. When paper misfeeds If a paper misfeed occurs, copying will stop. An indication signaling a paper misfeed appears on the operation panel and an indicator lights showing the location of a paper misfeed. Remove the misfed paper by referring to “(3) Removal procedures” on page 6-4, with the main switch in the ON (|) position.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS Misfeed in multi-bypass (3) Removal procedures If the multi-bypass indicator flashes green when the multi-bypass is 1 Misfeed in paper feed section used, a misfeed has occurred in the multi-bypass. Remove the misfed Misfeed in drawer paper using the procedure given below.
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CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS IMPORTANT WARNING The drum 1 is highly sensitive to light and dirt. Be careful not to High voltage is present in the charger section. Take expose it to strong light such as room lighting or to touch the drum sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a with the hands.
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CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS Close the ejection guide. Lift the fixing section release levers. NOTE If the fixing section release levers are lowered, the left cover does not close. Close the left cover and multi-bypass. Pull the drawer out and check that no paper is misfed. Close the drawer slowly.
CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS 3. Troubleshooting If trouble occurs, carry out the applicable checks and actions given below. If the trouble persists, print out a user status report and contact your service representative. Trouble Checks Action Page Nothing lights on the Is the power plug connected to an AC Connect the plug to an AC outlet.
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CHAPTER 6 WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURS Trouble Checks Action Page Copies come out too dark. Is the copier in the auto exposure mode? To change the overall exposure, perform auto exposure adjustment. Is the copier in the Photo, Text & Photo or Adjust the exposure to the correct degree Text mode? using the copy exposure adjustment keys.
CHAPTER 7 CLEANING AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Cleaning the copier CAUTION For safety purposes, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning operations. Lift open the original cover. Wipe the shaded areas shown in the below illustrations with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or a mild detergent.
Laser Safety Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this machine is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by user, no radiation can leak from the machine.
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CAUTION! The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. VORSICHT! Der Netzstecker ist die Hauptisoliervorrichtung! Die anderen Schalter auf dem Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden, um den Stromfluß...
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