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Explanation of Manual Conventions..........1-10 [ ] key.....................1-10 Explanation of Basic Concepts and Symbols ......1-11 Paper Feeding................1-11 “Width” and “Length” ..............1-12 Paper Orientation ................1-12 Precautions Installation Precautions..............2-1 Installation site ................2-1 Power source ..................2-1 Space Requirements...............2-2 Operation Precautions..............2-3 Operating Environment ..............2-3 Proper Use ..................2-3 Di152/Di183...
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Two Ways of Loading the Original..........4-1 Specific Types of Originals ............. 4-1 Loading Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder .... 4-2 Precautions for Using the Automatic Document Feeder ....4-2 Mixed Originals ................4-4 Place the Original on the Original Glass ........4-6 Di152/Di183...
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Using the Utility Mode User’s Choice ................7-2 Mixed Orig..................7-6 Paper Priority ..................7-6 Copy Priority..................7-6 Density Priority ................7-6 Exposure Level Priority (Auto) ............7-7 Exposure Level Priority (Manual) ............7-7 Output Priority .................7-7 Crisscross Mode ................7-7 4in1 Copy Order................7-7 Book Binding Position ..............7-7 Di152/Di183...
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Clearing a Paper Misfeed ............. 8-12 Troubleshooting Tips When This Type of Copy is Produced ........9-1 When the Copier is not Operating Correctly......9-4 10 Appendix 10.1 Specifications ................10-1 Copier Di152/Di183 ..............10-1 Automatic Document Feeder AF-10 ..........10-3 Di152/Di183...
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10.2 Care of the Copier ...............10-5 Cleaning ..................10-5 10.3 Function Combination Table............10-6 Function Combination Table ............10-6 Conditions for Combined Functions ..........10-6 10.4 List of Paper Sizes and Zoom Ratios ........10-7 Paper Sizes...................10-7 Zoom Ratios(Original Size to Paper Size) ........10-8 Di152/Di183...
Thank you for choosing a Minolta Di152/Di183. This User Manual describes the functions, operating procedures, precautions, and basic troubleshooting for the Di152/Di183 copier. Before using this copier, be sure to read the User Manual thoroughly in order to ensure that you use the copier efficiently. After you have gone through the manual, store it in the holder and keep it handy at all times.
This symbol warns against possible high temperature. A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action. This symbol warns against dismantling the device. A black circle indicates an imperative course of action. This symbol indicates you must unplug the device. Di152/Di183...
Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. Connect the power cord only to an electrical outlet that is equipped with a grounding terminal. Di152/Di183...
Dust that accumulates between the plug terminals could cause a fire. • When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold onto the plug. Pulling on the power cord could damage the cord, resulting in fire or electrical shock. Di152/Di183...
Do not touch or scratch the surface of the toner unit developing roller or the PC drum, as poor image quality could result. Use the supplies and consumables recommended by the dealer. Use of any supply or consumable not recommended could result in poor image quality or breakdown. Di152/Di183...
The laser diode and the scanning polygon mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM: Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Print Head Di152/Di183...
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770-795 nm. Di152/Di183...
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. Di152/Di183...
Acoustic Noise For European Users Machine Noise Regulation 3 GSGV, 18.01.1991 : The sound pressure lev- el at the operator position according to EN 27779 is equal to or less than 70 dB(A). Di152/Di183...
Text formatted in this style pro- vides additional assistance. ➜ Text formatted in this style describes the action that will ensure the desired results are achieved. [ ] key The names of keys on the control panel are written as shown above. 1-10 Di152/Di183...
During printing, paper is supplied from the right side of the copier and fed into the Exit Tray on top with the printed surface of the page facing down. The paper feed direction is shown by the arrows in the diagram below. Di152/Di183 1-11...
(B), the paper has a vertical or portrait orientation, indicated by either “L” or Crosswise ( If the width (A) of the paper is longer than the length (B), the paper has a horizontal or landscape orientation, indicated by either “C” or 1-12 Di152/Di183...
A location that is not near any kind of heating devices Power source The power source requirements are as follows. Voltage Fluctuation: Within ±10% (127 V: +6%, -10%) Frequency Fluctuation: Within ±3 Hz ❍ Use a power source with as few voltage or frequency fluctuations as possible. Di152/Di183...
Precautions Space Requirements To ensure easy copier operation, supply replacement, and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. <Di152> 40-3/4 37-3/4 <Di183> 40-3/4 39-1/4 Unit: Inch Note Be sure to allow a clearance of 4 inch or more at the back of the copier and 6 inch or more at the right of the copier for the removal of the misfed papers.
A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this copier. An unpleasant odor may, however, be detected in poorly ventilated rooms during extensive copier operations. ➜ For a comfortable operating environment, it is recommended that the room be well ventilated. Di152/Di183...
Keep all supplies out of the reach of children. CAUTION Be careful not to spill toner inside the copier or get toner on your clothes or hands. ➜ If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water. Di152/Di183...
Copyrighted works without permission of the copyright owner In addition, it is prohibited under any circumstances to copy domestic or foreign currencies, or works of art, without permission of the copyright owner. When in doubt about the nature of a document, consult with legal counsel. Di152/Di183...
Before Making Copies Available Features The main copy settings available with this copier are listed below. For details on their operation, refer to the pages indicated. Copies 1-sided copies (p.6-1) 2in1 copies (p.6-1) 4in1 copies (p.6-1) Book separation copies (p.6-2) Di152/Di183...
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Before Making Copies Zoom Ratio Reduced/Full Size/Enlarge (p.5-11) Finishing Sort (p.6-6) Group (p.6-7) Note The finishing functions available are limited according to the options equipped to the copier. Di152/Di183...
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Before Making Copies Applications Erase (p.6-10) Neg. Pos. Reverse (p.6-13) X/Y Zoom (p.5-14) File Margin (p.6-14) Mixed Orig. Detection Mixed Originals (p.4-4) Note The Mixed Orig. Detection function is available when the copier is equipped with an Automatic Document Feeder (option). Di152/Di183...
Before Making Copies Components and Their Functions Copier Di152/Di183 Original Cover Kit OC-5 (option) Presses down on an original placed on the Original Glass. Automatic Document Feeder AF-10 (option) Automatically feeds originals one page after another for scanning. Paper Feed Cabinet PF-120 (option) Capable of holding up to 250 sheets of paper.
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Copy Tabel CT-3 (option) Adjusts the height when a Paper Feed Cabinet is mounted. Fax unit for Di183/Di152 FX-1 (option) Permits fax transmission using this copier. Printer Controller Pi1802e (option) A built-in type printer controller that allows the copier to be used as a printer with the copier connected to a personal computer.
Before Making Copies Parts Names and Their Functions Copier * The above illustrations represent a copier mounted with the optional Original Cover Kit. Di152/Di183...
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Holds the original against the Original Glass. Original Glass Place your original on this glass to allow the copier to scan it. The original is to be placed face down. (p.4-6) Control Panel Use to start a copy cycle and make necessary settings. (p.3-12) Di152/Di183...
Forms a copy image. The Imaging Unit is to be replaced only by your Tech. Rep. Toner Bottle Holder Open to replace the Toner Bottle. Pressure Lever Use to clear a misfed sheet of paper at the Fusing Unit. (p.8-12) Di152/Di183...
Description Bypass Tray Up to 50 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets of special paper can be loaded on this tray. (p.8-7) Bypass Tray Extender Slide this Bypass Tray Extender out to load paper of a large size. Di152/Di183...
2nd Tray Up to 250 sheets of plain paper can be loaded. (p.8-6) Di183 accepts a Paper Feed Cabinet of four trays. 3rd Tray Di152 accepts a Paper Feed Cabinet of one tray. 4thTray 5thTray Side Cover Open to clear a misfed sheet of paper. (p.8-15)
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Job Tray Part Name Description Copy Tray Lamp Lights up when paper is fed into the Upper Copy Tray. Upper Copy Tray Receives printed pages produced via the personal computer or faxes received. Lower Copy Tray Receives copies made. Di152/Di183 3-11...
Pos. key • Press to copy an original with the original tonal arrangements reversed. Original key • Press to select the Mixed Org. or Book Separation function. Copy key • Press to select the 2in1 or 4in1 function. 3-12 Di152/Di183...
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Auto Paper/Auto Size • Press to select either Auto Paper or Auto Size. Paper key • Press to select the paper size. Auto/Photo key • Press to adjust the image density of the copy. Di152/Di183 3-13...
Blinks or lights up when the time approaches that copier needs maintenance service. Call your Tech. Rep. Add Paper indicator Lights up when the paper source currently selected for use runs out of paper. Add Toner indicator Lights up when toner will soon run out. 3-14 Di152/Di183...
Automatic Document Feeder and pressing the [Start] key. Pressing the [Start] key at this time will not immediately start the copy cycle. Rather, you are going to have to wait for about 30 seconds (at an ambient temperature of 23°C (73.4°F)). Di152/Di183 3-15...
Paper: Auto Paper (When Automatic Document Feeder is mounted) Finishing: Non-Sort Note For size setting, enter the value by mm using the 10-Key Pad. Refer to the conversion rate below. 1 inch = 25.4 mm The default settings can be customized by selecting User’s Choice. (p.7-2) 3-16 Di152/Di183...
The length of time before the copier automatically resets itself can be set between 1 min and 5 min, in addition to 30 seconds. The Auto Panel Reset function can even be disabled. For more details, refer to “User’s Choice” (p.7-2, p.7-8). Di152/Di183 3-17...
If a document is loaded and the [Start] key is pressed during the period after the copier has been turned ON but before it is ready to make copies, the copier will automatically start the copy cycle as soon as it completes the warm-up cycle. 3-18 Di152/Di183...
If the current tray runs out of paper during a copy cycle and there is another tray loaded with paper of the same size and in the same direction, the copier will automatically select that tray to continue copying. Di152/Di183 3-19...
The account number entry screen changes to the default setting indication, indicating that the copier is ready to make copies. Run the desired copy cycle. When the copy cycle is completed, press the [Access] key a second time. 3-20 Di152/Di183...
For details of operation, refer to the Printer Controller User Manual. Sending and Receiving Faxes Using the Copier When the optional Fax unit is mounted, fax transmission can be made using this copier. For details of operation, refer to the Fax unit User Manual, separately available. Di152/Di183 3-21...
• Plain paper, recycled paper (16 lb to 24 lb) • Special paper: Card (24-1/4 lb to 41-3/4 lb), OHP transparencies, postcards, labels Paper Size • Width: 3-9/16 to 11-11/16 • Length: 5-1/2 to 17 Capacity 1 sheet 3-22 Di152/Di183...
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When loading paper of any FLS size other than the default setting (8- 1/4 × 13), setting by your Tech. Rep. is necessary. Consult your Tech. Rep. for this setting. For how to load paper, refer to “When the Add Paper Indicator Lights.” (p.8-4) Di152/Di183 3-23...
16 lb to 24 lb Original Glass Max. weight of sheet 11 × 17 L to 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 originals, books, or three- • Original width: Up to 11-11/16 dimensional objects: • Original length: Up to 17 6-1/2 lb Di152/Di183...
Auto Paper mode are 11 × 17 L, 11 × 15 L, Legal L, Letter L, Letter C, 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 L, A4 L and A4 C. The copier may not be able to detect, or may detect of any other size or irregular size. Di152/Di183...
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Automatic Document Feeder. Refer to “Mixed Originals.” (p.4-4) Make the necessary settings. ❍ Making Copies (p.5-1) ❍ Advanced Copying (p.6-1) Press the [Start] key to start feeding and copying the originals from the top page. Di152/Di183...
E.g.: Ledger L (11 × 17 L) and Letter C Making Copies from Originals of Mixed Sizes Slide the front adjustable Document Guide Plate to the front of the copier. Load the originals face up in the Document Feeder Tray. Di152/Di183...
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Press the [Original] key to light the Mixed Orig. lamp. Press the [Auto Paper/Auto Size] key to light the Auto Paper lamp. Press the [Start] key to start feeding and copying the originals from the top page. Di152/Di183...
Let the copier scan the contents of the original with the Original Cover or the Automatic Document Feeder raised. Do not attempt to push the Original Glass with excessive force, as a malfunction could result. (The maximum load resistance of the Original Glass is 6-1/2 lb.) Di152/Di183...
Position the original in the left rear corner aligned with the marker on the scale. Gently lower the Automatic Document Feeder or Original Cover. Make the necessary settings. ❍ Making Copies (p.5-1) ❍ Advanced Copying (p.6-1) Press the [Start] key to start the copy cycle. Di152/Di183...
Place a blank sheet of paper of the same size over the original. Gently lower the Automatic Document Feeder or Original Cover. Make the necessary settings. ❍ Making Copies (p.5-1) ❍ Advanced Copying (p.6-1) Press the [Start] key to start the copy cycle. Di152/Di183...
Document Feeder or Original Cover. Do not look directly at the Original Glass surface during a scanning sequence since a strong beam of light is emitted. This light beam is not, however, a laser beam and is not as dangerous. Make the Book Separation setting. ❍ Book Separation (p.6-3) Di152/Di183...
The following procedure describes how to place an original and make a basic copy of it. Making a Basic Copy Position the original. ❍ Original Loading (p.4-1) Make the necessary control panel settings. ❍ Selecting the Paper (p.5-3) ❍ Zoom Ratio (p.5-11) ❍ Image Density (p.5-16) Di152/Di183...
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Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad. Any number from 1 to 99 can be entered. Press the [Start] key. This will start the copy cycle. To stop the copy cycle in mid- operation, press the [Stop] key. Di152/Di183...
[Start] key has been pressed, the paper size indicator on the control panel starts blinking. Load the paper whose paper size indicator is blinking or press the [Paper] key and select another desired paper size before pressing the [Start] key again. Di152/Di183...
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User’s Choice. Details: OHP transparencies Cards and postcards Plain paper If plain paper is set in User’s Choice, the “ 1 ” mark will not be displayed even if cards or postcards, or OHP transparencies, are loaded in the tray. Di152/Di183...
Insert one sheet of paper at a time when using the Manual Bypass Tray to make a copy. If the optional Multiple Bypass is mounted, the Bypass Tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper, or 20 sheets of cards, postcards, or OHP transparencies. Di152/Di183...
Do you know which FLS size has been set? ➜ The FLS size has been set to 8-1/4 × 13. Ask your Tech. Rep. if you want to change the FLS size. Press the [Enter] key to light the size of the paper loaded. Di152/Di183...
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Bypass Tray: This will automatically start the new copy cycle. To make copies continuously on cards, OHP transparencies, or postcards, load the paper in the 1st Tray. Refer to “Copy Paper”(p.3- 22) and “Adding Paper” (p.8-4). Di152/Di183...
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Ask your Tech. Rep. if you want to change the FLS size. Press the [Enter] key to light the size of the paper loaded. Make any other necessary settings. ❍ Zoom Ratio (p.5-11) ❍ Image Density (p.5-16) Press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183...
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Bypass Tray location indicator on the control panel lights. Press the [Bypass Tray Size Select] key until the Custom Size indicator blinks. Press the [Enter] key. Press the [Clear] key to clear the old value shown on the Display. Di152/Di183...
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Do you want to change the value just entered? ➜ Press the [Clear] key and then re-enter the new value. Press the [Enter] key. Enter the value by mm using the 10-Key Pad. Refer to the conversion rate below. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 5-10 Di152/Di183...
This setting makes a copy the same size as the original (100%). X/Y Zoom This setting allows the zoom ratio to be set independently for X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) directions. The ratios can be set directly from the 10-Key Pad, in the range between 50% and 100%. Di152/Di183 5-11...
Press the [Paper] key on the control panel until the desired paper size indicator lights. Make any other necessary settings. ❍ Image Density (p.5-16) Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. 5-12 Di152/Di183...
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1% increments. Make any other necessary settings. ❍ Selecting the Paper (p.5-3) ❍ Image Density (p.5-16) Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 5-13...
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Press the [Clear] key and then re-enter the new value. What happens when a value outside the specified range is entered? ➜ The Display shows “Err.” Press the [Clear] key and re-enter a new value that falls within the Y (width) range. (length) 5-14 Di152/Di183...
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Y in X/Y Zoom? ➜ The ratio can range from 50% to 100%. Make any other necessary settings. ❍ Image Density (p.5-16) Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 5-15...
Do you know how to select Auto? ➜ Light the auto exposure lamp as shown on the right. Auto Do you know how to select Photo? ➜ Light the Photo indicator. In the Photo mode, Auto cannot be selected. 5-16 Di152/Di183...
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Darker (Level 1) Darkest (Level 2) Make any other necessary settings. ❍ Selecting the Paper (p.5-3) ❍ Image Density (p.5-16) Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 5-17...
When the [Interrupt] key is pressed, all functions and settings indicated on the control panel are reset to their defaults. Remove the original of the interrupted copy job and then position the new one that you want to copy. 5-18 Di152/Di183...
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The Interrupt indicator will go out and the settings will be recovered for the interrupted copy job. Reposition the original for the interrupted copy job that has been removed in step 2. Press the [Start] key. The interrupted copy job will be resumed. Di152/Di183 5-19...
4in1: Important: ✔ This setting is available only when the copier is equipped with an Au- tomatic Document Feeder. ➜ The copier copies four different 1- Originals Copy sided originals onto one side of a single sheet of paper. Di152/Di183...
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❍ Original Loading (p.4-1) Press the [Copy] key to light either the 2in1 or 4in1 indicator. Make any other necessary settings. Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183...
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Erases a given width along the outside edges. ➜ Center Erase: Original Copies Erases a given width down the center. ➜ Frame + Center Erase: Original Copies Erases a given width along the outside edges as well as down the center. Di152/Di183...
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To change the setting for the frame erase width, use “Erase Set- ting” of User’s Choice. (p.7-8) Make any other necessary settings. Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183...
The copies are automatically divid- Originals Copies ed into sets with each set containing a copy of each page. Group: ➜ The copies are automatically divid- Originals Copies ed into stacks with each stack con- taining copies of the same page. Di152/Di183...
✔ The copier must be equipped with an Automatic Document Feeder and a Shifting Unit. ➜ The sorted copy sets are stacked in the same direction, but in a saw- tooth manner by shifting the tray for each set. Di152/Di183...
Group, shift grouping, and crisscross grouping. What is grouping? Important: ✔ The copier must be equipped with an Automatic Document Feeder. ➜ The copies are automatically divid- ed into stacks with each stack con- taining copies of the same page. Di152/Di183...
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Note To enable crisscross grouping, the copier must be loaded with paper of the same size and same paper type, but in two different directions. Di152/Di183...
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Sort and Group lamps are off? ➜ It means that Non-Sort is cur- rently selected for use. Make any other necessary settings. Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183...
A given width along all four edges is Original Copy erased. What is Center Erase? ➜ A given width is erased down the Original Copies center. Note This setting is available only when Book Separation is selected. (p.6-3) 6-10 Di152/Di183...
Precautions for Erase Position Note the correct direction of positioning the original when making copies in the Erase mode. For more details, refer to the table given below. Automatic Document Result Original Glass Feeder Left Erase Upper Erase Frame Erase Di152/Di183 6-11...
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To change the erase width, change the setting for “Erase Setting” of User’s Choice. (p.7-8) Make any other necessary settings. Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. 6-12 Di152/Di183...
Original Loading (p.4-1) Press the [Neg. Pos.] key and make sure that the Neg. Pos. lamp lights. Make any other necessary settings. Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 6-13...
To change the file margin width, change the setting for “Margin Setting” of User’s Choice. (p.7-8) Make any other necessary settings. Enter the number of copies to be made from the 10-Key Pad and then press the [Start] key. 6-14 Di152/Di183...
Hold down the [Panel Reset] key for 3 seconds. Check that “U--” appears on the Display. Using the 10-Key Pad, enter the code corresponding to the desired subfunction. E.g.: Enter “1” to make a setting for User’s Choice. Press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183...
11 × 14 L Legal L Letter L 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 L Letter C 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 C 1st Tray 2nd Tray 3rd Tray *1 4th Tray *1 5th Tray *1 Multiple Bypass Tray Copy Priority Auto Paper Auto Size Manual Di152/Di183...
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Crisscross stacking disabled 4in1 Copy Order Pattern A Pattern B Book Binding Position Left-bound Right-bound Margin Setting 0 inch 1/2 inch 3/4 inch Erase Setting (Left) 1/4 inch 1/2 inch 3/4 inch Erase Setting (Upper) 1/4 inch 1/2 inch 3/4 inch Di152/Di183...
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15 min 240 min Auto Shut OFF Auto Shut OFF disabled 15 min 30 min 240 min Density (ADF) Mode 1 Mode 2 Print Density Paper Auto Detection Inch (1st Tray) Metric Paper Auto Detection Inch (2nd Tray) Metric Di152/Di183...
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Auto Paper disabled, Auto Tray Switching enabled Auto Paper disabled, Auto Tray Switching disabled Special Paper Setting Auto Paper enabled (4thTray) *1 (Special Paper Setting OFF) Auto Paper disabled, Auto Tray Switching enabled Auto Paper disabled, Auto Tray Switching disabled Di152/Di183...
ON or panel reset, from among “Auto Paper,” “Auto Size,” or “Manual.” The default value is “Auto Paper.” Density Priority Choose the image density mode to be selected automatically when power is turned ON or panel reset, from among “Auto,” “Manual,” or “Photo Manual.” The default value is “Auto.” Di152/Di183...
Pattern B The default value is “Pattern A.” Book Binding Position Select whether to let the copier scan the left-hand-side page (Left-bound) or the right-hand-side page (Right-bound) first when it scans an open book. The default value is “Left-bound.” Di152/Di183...
The default value is “Mode 1.” Printer Density Select the image density level of copies and printed pages from among “- 2,” “-1,” “0,” “1,” or “2.” The smaller the value, the lighter the image, and the greater the value, the Di152/Di183...
Select this option in cases where “you give priority to plain paper for use,” but “you want an uninterrupted copy cycle to use recycled paper even when plain paper runs out.” The default value is “Auto Paper enabled (special paper setting OFF).” Di152/Di183...
Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. Check that “c--” appears on the Display. Enter the code assigned to the desired function from the 10-Key Pad. E.g.: Enter “3” to change the setting for “Copy Priority.” Press the [Start] key. 7-10 Di152/Di183...
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Press the [Clear] key and then enter the new setting. Press the [Start] key. To further change the setting for another function, repeat steps 4 through 9. Press the [Panel Reset] key to return to the default settings. Di152/Di183 7-11...
Running the Drum Dehumidify Sequence Call the Utility Mode to the Display. ❍ Calling the Utility Mode to the Display (p.7-1) Making sure that “U--” appears on the Display, enter “2” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. 7-12 Di152/Di183...
Running the Toner Replenisher Sequence Call the Utility Mode to the Display. ❍ Calling the Utility Mode to the Display (p.7-1) Making sure that “U--” appears on the Display, enter “3” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 7-13...
Custom Size Input Procedure (1st Tray) Call the Utility Mode to the Display. ❍ Calling the Utility Mode to the Display (p.7-1) Making sure that “U--” appears on the Display, enter “4” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. 7-14 Di152/Di183...
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Do you know the range for the paper width of custom size? ➜ The width can range from 3-9/16 to 11-11/16. When the Width is set 11-1/16 to 11-11/16, the maximum Length size that can be set becomes 16-1/2. Press the [Enter] key. Di152/Di183 7-15...
Settings for the Administrator Mode Call the Utility Mode to the Display. ❍ Calling the Utility Mode to the Display (p.7-1) Making sure that “U--” appears on the Display, enter “5” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. 7-16 Di152/Di183...
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Do you know the code for Copy Track? ➜ To select Copy Track, enter “1.” Do you know the code for Disable Auto Shut OFF? ➜ To select Disable Auto Shut OFF, enter “2.” Press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 7-17...
Copy Track Setting Procedure (A-1) Call the Administrator Mode to the Display. ❍ Settings for the Administrator Mode (p.7-16) Making sure that “Ad-” appears on the Display, enter “1” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. 7-18 Di152/Di183...
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10-Key Pad. Do you know the code for “enabling” Copy Track? ➜ To enable Copy Track, enter “0.” Do you know the code for “disabling” Copy Track? ➜ To disable Copy Track, enter “1.” Press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 7-19...
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999. ➜ If an account number entered already exists, the entry will be rejected. Enter a different number. Press the [Start] key. This stores the account number. To program another account number successively, repeat steps 4 through 7. 7-20 Di152/Di183...
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Press [ ] or [ ] key to select the account number to be deleted. Press the [Start] key. The selected account number will be deleted. Do you know what to do to delete another account number? ➜ Repeat steps 4 through 7. Di152/Di183 7-21...
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Press [ ] or [ ] key to select the account number to be changed. Press the [Start] key to delete the old account number. Enter the new account number from the 10-Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. This stores the new account number. 7-22 Di152/Di183...
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Display, enter “5” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. Press [ ] or [ ] key to select the account number for which you want to check the Total Counter value. Press the [Start] key. Di152/Di183 7-23...
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Then, the Display returns to the status that allows you to select the account number, in step 6. Do you know how to check or reset the Total Counter of another account successively? ➜ Repeat steps 6 through 9. 7-24 Di152/Di183...
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Making sure that “A--” appears on the Display, enter “6” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. Check that the Display shows “CLr.” Press the [Start] key. This clears the Total Counter values of all accounts, resetting them to “0.” Di152/Di183 7-25...
Call the Administrator Mode to the Display. ❍ Settings for the Administrator Mode (p.7-16) Making sure that “Ad-” appears on the Display, enter “2” from the 10- Key Pad. Press the [Start] key. Press the [Clear] key. This clears the current setting. 7-26 Di152/Di183...
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Using the Utility Mode Enter the new setting from the 10- Key Pad. Do you know the number for “authorize” Disable Auto Shut OFF? ➜ Enter “0.” Press the [Start] key. This validates the new setting. Di152/Di183 7-27...
Using the [Meter Count] Key Press the [Meter Count] Key. Make sure that “tc” appears on the Display. The Total Counter value is then displayed. E.g.: The Display looks like the one shown on the right when the value is 1,234. 7-28 Di152/Di183...
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The Size Counter value is then displayed. E.g.: The Display looks like the one shown on the right when the value is 123. After you have checked the counter value or values, press the [Meter Count] key. Then the original display reappears. Di152/Di183 7-29...
Each time the [Job Input] key is pressed, the Display alternates between “Jb1” and “Jb2.” Do you know what happens if another job has already been stored in the job number selected? ➜ Storing a new job will erase the old one. 7-30 Di152/Di183...
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Using the Utility Mode Press the [Enter] key. The Display changes as shown on the right, indicating that the job has been stored in Jb1. Di152/Di183 7-31...
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Do you know how to change the contents of the Display? ➜ Each time the [Job Recall] key is pressed, the Display alternates between “Jb1” and “Jb2.” Press the [Enter] key. Press the [Start] key. 7-32 Di152/Di183...
Paper exceeds capacity on the Remove the paper from the Upper Upper and Lower Copy Tray of and Lower Copy Tray of Job Tray Job Tary at power supply ON or and press the [Panel Reset] key. copy start. Di152/Di183...
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Check the paper size set with Custom Size Input and carry out the Custom Size Input procedure once again. Paper exceeds capacity on the Remove the paper from the Upper Upper Copy Tray of Job Tray. Copy Tray of Job Tray. Di152/Di183...
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Turning OFF, then ON, the copier the copier. will minor malfunciton. If this does not reset the minor malfunction, call your Tech. Rep. and give him or her the malfuncion code being shown on the Display. E.g.: C0510 Fusing malfunction Di152/Di183...
➜ Be careful not to touch the surface of the Paper Take-Up Roller. Press down on the Paper Lifting Paper Lifting Plate Plate until it clicks into the locked position. Di152/Di183...
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Do you know the special precautions to be used when loading paper? ➜ Be sure that the Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are pressed tightly up against the edges of the paper stack. Slide the tray back into the copier. Di152/Di183...
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Do you know the special precautions to be used when loading paper? ➜ Be sure that the Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are pressed tightly up against the edges of the paper stack. Slide the tray back into the copier. Di152/Di183...
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Ä mark. ➜ Be sure to smooth any curl in the paper before loading it. Adjust the Paper Guides and the Bypass Tray Extender to the size of the paper. Di152/Di183...
Do not throw away, but keep, the used Toner Bottle, which will be collected by your Tech. Rep. Replacing the Toner Bottle Open the Front Cover. Pull the Toner Bottle Holder to the front and gently pull out the used Toner Bottle. Di152/Di183...
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Do you know how much you need to insert the bottle? ➜ Fit the protrusion on the Toner Bottle all the way into the recess in the holder as illustrated. Tap the bottom of Toner Bottle three to four times. Di152/Di183...
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Front Cover is closed. Do you know what to do if the copy image density is still low immediately after the Toner Bottle has been replaced with a new one? ➜ Run “Toner Replenisher” of Utility Mode. (p.7-13) 8-10 Di152/Di183...
Open the Side Cover of the copier. Unlock the Pressure Lever of the Fusing Unit. Do you know how to unlock the Pressure Lever? ➜ Grasp the green lever to unlock the Pressure Lever. Pressure Lever 8-12 Di152/Di183...
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Do you know which part to grasp to turn the roller? ➜ Be sure to grasp the green knob to turn the roller. Lock the Pressure Lever into position. Di152/Di183 8-13...
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Are you informed of special precautions to be used when loading paper? ➜ Be sure that the Edge Guide and Trailing Edge Stop are pressed tightly up against the edges of the paper stack. Slide the 1st Tray back into the copier. 8-14 Di152/Di183...
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Error Displays and Other Indicators <Paper Feed Cabinet> Open the Side Cover of the Paper Feed Cabinet. Gently pull out the sheet of misfed paper. Close the Side Cover of the Paper Feed Cabinet. Di152/Di183 8-15...
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Gently pull out the sheet of misfed Transfer Roller paper. Do you know the precautions to be observed while performing this step? ➜ Be careful not to touch the Transfer Roller. A malfunction could result. Close the Side Cover. 8-16 Di152/Di183...
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Error Displays and Other Indicators Load the paper stack back in the Bypass Tray. Di152/Di183 8-17...
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Error Displays and Other Indicators <Automatic Document Feeder> Open the Document Feeder Cover. Unload the document from the Document Feeder Tray. Raise the Automatic Document Feeder. 8-18 Di152/Di183...
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Error Displays and Other Indicators Turning the document feed knob in the direction of the arrow, gently pull out the original. Close the Document Feeder Cover. Di152/Di183 8-19...
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Reload the document which has been unloaded in step 2. Do you know what to do if “-1” is shown on the Display? ➜ Merge the original which has been misfed with the remaining pages of the document for reloading. 8-20 Di152/Di183...
(p.4-6) The copy is blurry. The paper is damp. Change the paper. (p.8-4) The original is not placed Place the original in position firmly against the Original so that it is placed firmly Glass. against the Original Glass. (p.4-6) Di152/Di183...
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Select the zoom ratio is not in accord with the according to the paper size. paper size (when the copy is (p.5-13) Or, use Auto Size to made at a manually adjusted reduce the copy to the reduction ratio). appropriate size. (p.5-12) Di152/Di183...
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Trailing Edge Stop up up against the paper stack in against the edges of the the tray. paper stack. The paper has an excessive Smooth out curl in the paper curl. and reload the paper stack in the tray. Di152/Di183...
(p.3-19) The copier cannot be turned The power cord is unplugged Plug the power cord into the from the power outlet. power outlet. The room’s circuit breaker is Close the room’s circuit tripped. breaker. Di152/Di183...
Appendix Appendix 10.1 Specifications Copier Di152/Di183 Specifications Di152 Di183 Type Desktop Platen Type Stationary Photo conductor Copying System Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer to Plain Paper Developing System Micro-Toning Hight-Grade System Fusing System Lamp-Heated Roller Resolution 600 dpi Types of Original •...
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Appendix Specifications Di152 Di183 Zoom Ratios Full size: 100% Enlargement ratios: 121%, 129%, and 200% Reduction ratios: 78%, 64%, and 50% Variable ratios: 50% to 200% (in 1% increments) Multiple Copies 1 to 99 copies Exposure Control Auto Exposure Mode, Manual Exposure Mode and Photo...
11 × 17 L to 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 C Metric system equivalent A3 L to A5 C, FLS (8-1/4 × 13) Capacity 250 sheets Power Consumption 9 W or less Dimensions Width: 23-1/4 Depth: 22 Height: 4-1/4 Weight 12-1/4 lb Di152/Di183 10-3...
Paper Size Width: 3-9/16 to 11-11/16 Length: 5-1/2 to 17 Capacity Plain paper,recycled paper: 50 sheets Special paper: 20 sheets Power Consumption 9 W or less Dimensions Width Max.: 17-1/4 Depth: 17-1/4 Height: 5-1/2 Weight Approx. 6 lb 10-4 Di152/Di183...
Wipe the surface of the control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do you know if detergent can be used for cleaning? ➜ NEVER use household detergent or glass cleaner, as a damaged control key could result. Di152/Di183 10-5...
The functions cannot be combined. (The function set last takes precedence.) The function set first takes precedence if paper is loaded in the Bypass Tray. The functions can be combined in the Book Separation mode only. The functions cannot be combined. 10-6 Di152/Di183...
Letter 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 Di152/Di183 10-7...
8-1/4 × 11-3/4 141% 122% 148 mm × 210 mm 5-3/4 × 8-1/4 141% 200% 173% 122% 200% 105 mm × 148 mm 141% 4-1/4 × 5-3/4 173% 122% 257 mm × 364 mm 10 × 14-1/4 115% 10-8 Di152/Di183...
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Legal Foolscap Letter 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 11 × 14 Legal 279.4 mm × 355.6 mm Foolscap Letter 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 Legal Foolscap 8-1/2 × 14 Letter 215.9 mm × 355.6 mm 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 11 × 17 121% Di152/Di183 10-9...
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200% 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 11 × 14 164% 139.7 mm × 215.9 mm Legal 154% Foolscap 150% Letter 129% * Zoom Ratio = Paper Size ÷ Original Size 1 Inch = 25.4 mm 1 mm = 0.0394 Inch 10-10 Di152/Di183...
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Clear key ...................3-13 Clearing a Paper Misfeed ..............8-12 Control Panel ..................3-12 Copy Paper ..................3-22 Custom Size Input (Bypass Tray) ............5-9 Custom Size Input Procedure (1st Tray) ...........7-14 Default Settings .................3-16 Delete Account Procedure ..............7-21 Enter key ...................3-13 Erase ....................6-10 Di152/Di183 Index-1...
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Misfeed Indications and Misfeed Locations ........8-11 Mixed Originals ................... 4-4 Neg. Pos. Reverse ................ 6-13 Panel Resetting ................. 3-17 Paper Type ..................7-9 Photo mode ..................5-16 Ratios set using Zoom ([ ][ ]) key ..........5-11 Index-2 Di152/Di183...
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Toner Replenisher (Auxiliary Toner Replenishing) ......7-13 Turn ON/OFF the Copier ..............3-15 User’s Choice ..................7-2 Using “Auto Paper” ................5-3 Using the Utility Mode ................7-1 When the Copier is not Operating Correctly ........9-4 When This Type of Copy is Produced ..........9-1 X/Y Zoom ...................5-11 Di152/Di183 Index-3...
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Copyright 2001 MINOLTA CO., LTD. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. MINOLTA CO., LTD. 2001. 11 3-13, 2-chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. 541-8556, Japan 4021-7704-02...
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