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Ricoh PRIPORT JP730 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 JP730...
  • Page 3 Introduction This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and its amending di- rectives and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and its amending directives.” In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: a means POWER ON.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ...1 Safety During Operation...1 How to Read this Manual ...3 What You Can Do with this Machine...4 Machine Exterior ...6 Machine Interior ...7 Control Panel...8 Keys ... 8 Indicators...9 1. Operation Printing Paper ... 11 Originals ...
  • Page 6 3. Replenishing Supplies Loading Paper into the Paper Feed Tray ... 37 Replenishing Paper... 37 Changing the Paper Size ... 38 When the Add Ink Indicator (j Master Roll Replacement ... 41 4. Troubleshooting If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want ... 43 x Clearing Misfeeds ...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 8 R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.

  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.

  • Page 10: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with this Machine Below is a quick summary of this machine's features and where to look in this manual for more information. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Standard Printing See p.15 “Standard Printing”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adjusting the Print Image Position See p.18 “Adjusting the Print Image Position”.
  • Page 11 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Combining Originals onto One Print See p.29 “Combine—Combining Two Originals onto One Print”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Making Colour Prints See p.33 “Making Colour Prints”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printing in Two Colours See p.35 “Printing in Two Colours”. ZCTX040E...

  • Page 12: Machine Exterior

    Machine Exterior Front door Open for access to the inside of the ma- chine. Original delivery tray The scanned original is delivered here. Control panel Operator controls and indicators are lo- cated here. See p.8 “Control Panel”. Document feeder cover Open this cover to clean the document feeder.

  • Page 13: Machine Interior

    Machine Interior Document feeder Place the original in the document feeder one sheet at a time. Main switch Use to turn the power on or off. Master eject box Used masters are stored here. Paper delivery side plates Use to align the prints on the paper deliv- ery tray.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control Panel Keys { { { { Image Density} } } } key Press to make prints darker or lighter. See p.20 “Adjusting the Print Image Densi- ty”. { { { { Type of Original} } } } key Press to select Letter or Photo mode. See p.27 “Selecting Original Type”.

  • Page 15: Indicators

    Indicators Magnification indicators Show the preset magnification ratio se- lected. See p.23 “Preset Reduce/En- large—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios”. Machine indicators Show the jammed area with the x indi- cator. See p.45 “x Clearing Misfeeds”. Show the cover/unit that is opened with the M indicator.

  • Page 17: Operation

    1. Operation Printing Paper The following types of print paper are not recommended for this machine. • Paper smaller than 90 mm × 140 mm, 3.6" × 5.6" • Paper larger than 275 mm × 395 mm, 10.8" ×15.6" • Paper heavier than 127.9 g/m , 34.0 lb •...

  • Page 18: Originals

    Operation Originals Note ❒ Originals that can be set in the document feeder are as follows: • Maximum size: 275 × 395 mm, 10.8" × 15.6" • Minimum size: 90 × 140 mm, 3.6" × 5.6" • Maximum weight: 127.9 g/m •...

  • Page 19: Printing Preparations

    Printing Preparations Loading Paper A A A A Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever. B B B B Release the paper feed side plate lock levers and adjust the side plates to match the paper size. 1: Paper Feed Side Plate Lock Le- vers Printing Preparations C C C C...

  • Page 20: Preparing The Paper Delivery Tray

    Operation D D D D Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper light- ly. Shift the lock levers back to their original positions. E E E E Shift the tray adjustment lever to the paper feeding position. Note ❒...

  • Page 21: Standard Printing

    Standard Printing - Printing In this manual, the word, “printing” is used as opposed to “copying” in or- der to distinguish between the proc- ess that your machine uses to make prints, and the process used by a standard copier machine. A standard copier scans in the origi- nal for each copy set made.
  • Page 22 Operation D D D D Enter the number of prints re- quired with the number keys. Note ❒ Up to 9999 prints can be entered at a time. ❒ To change the number entered, press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key and enter the new number.

  • Page 23: After Printing

    After Printing A A A A Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever and remove the paper from the paper feed tray. B B B B Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray. C C C C Turn off the main switch. After Printing...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Print Image Position

    Operation Adjusting the Print Image Position After master making, you can adjust the print image position to suit your needs. There are two ways to do this: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Shifting the Image Position Forwards or Backwards Adjust the image position using the { { { { Image Position} } } } keys.

  • Page 25: Shifting The Print Image Position To The Right Or Left

    Shifting the Print Image Position to the Right or Left * Paper feed direction A A A A Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever and unlock the paper feed side plates. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Shifting the image to the right Shift the paper towards the front of the machine.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Print Image Density

    Operation Adjusting the Print Image Density You can adjust the print image densi- ty to suit your needs. There are two ways to do this: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Before Making a Master Adjust the image density using the { { { { Image Density} } } } key. ❖...

  • Page 27: Changing The Printing Speed

    Changing the Printing Speed Use the { { { { Speed} } } } key to adjust the speed of the machine to suit the im- age density and paper type. A A A A Press the { { { { Speed} } } } key to select the printing speed.

  • Page 28: Stopping The Machine During The Multi-Print Run

    Operation Stopping the Machine during the Multi-print When You Want to Stop the Machine during the Multi-print Run and Print the Next Original A A A A Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. B B B B Place the new original in the doc- ument feeder.

  • Page 29: Preset Reduce/Enlarge-Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios

    Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios You can select a preset ratio for print- ing. Note ❒ The centre and the leading edge of the print image do not shift when a print image is made with this func- tion.
  • Page 30 Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Enlargement (Metric version) Indica- Original Size B5VB4 B5 JIS A4VB4 A5VB5 B5VA4 B5 JIS ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Enlargement (Inch version) Indica- Origi- nal Size " × " × "V8 " " × 14" " × "...

  • Page 31: Printing On Different Types Of Paper Thickness

    Printing on Different Types of Paper Thickness Depending on the thickness of the pa- per that you are printing on, you need to perform the following steps. Feed Roller Pressure Lever A A A A Shift the feed roller pressure le- ver to the Thick or Standard paper position.

  • Page 32: Separation Pressure Lever

    Operation Separation Pressure Lever A A A A To prevent double-feed, adjust the paper separation pressure us- ing the separation pressure lever. Note ❒ Paper separation pressure can be adjusted according to the pa- per weights as shown in the fol- lowing table.

  • Page 33: Selecting Original Type

    Selecting Original Type Select one of the following two types to suit your originals: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Photo mode Delicate tones of photographs and pictures can be reproduced with this mode. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Letter mode Select this mode when your origi- nals contain only letters (no pic- tures).

  • Page 34: Auto Cycle-Processing A Master And Making Prints In One Step

    Operation Auto Cycle—Processing a Master and Making Prints in One Step Use the { { { { Auto Cycle} } } } key to process masters and make prints in one step. A A A A Place the original in the docu- ment feeder.

  • Page 35: Combine-Combining Two Originals Onto One Print

    Combine—Combining Two Originals onto One Print You can print two separate originals on a single sheet of paper. The follow- ing diagrams show the available pa- per lists and orientations. 1: B5 JISK, A5K, B6 JISK or A6K. 2: B5 JISK, A5K, B6 JISK or A6K. 3: B4 JISL, A4L, B5 JISL or A5L.
  • Page 36 Operation A A A A Press the { { { { Combine} } } } key. B B B B Place the first original face down in the document feeder. Note ❒ The first original will be printed on the leading part of the print. C C C C Specify the reproduction ratio and check that the correct paper size is...
  • Page 37 H H H H Enter the number of prints with the number keys. I I I I Press the { { { { Print Start} } } } key to make your prints. Combine—Combining Two Originals onto One Print...
  • Page 38 Operation...

  • Page 39: Optional Functions

    2. Optional Functions Colour Printing Using the Optional Colour Drum In addition to the standard black drum, colour drum units (red, blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, navy, maroon, orange, and teal) are also available as options. To make colour prints, a separate drum unit is needed for each colour.

  • Page 40: Changing The Colour Drum Unit

    Optional Functions Changing the Colour Drum Unit A A A A Open the front door. B B B B Lift the drum handle to unlock the drum. C C C C Slowly pull the drum out. Note ❒ If you cannot pull out the drum unit, turn off the main switch and then try again.

  • Page 41: Printing In Two Colours

    G G G G Slide in the drum unit until it locks in position. H H H H Lower the drum unit lock lever. I I I I Close the front door. Note ❒ Make sure that the Cover Open indicator (M) turns off.
  • Page 42 Optional Functions C C C C Check the image position on the trial or proof print. Note ❒ If the image position is not cor- rect, adjust it using the { { { { Image Position} } } } key (see p.18 “Shifting the Print Image Position For- wards or Backwards”) or by moving the position of the pa-...

  • Page 43: Replenishing Supplies

    3. Replenishing Supplies Loading Paper into the Paper Feed Tray The Load Paper indicator (B) and the machine indicator “A” lights when the paper feed tray runs out of paper. Replenishing Paper A A A A Press the { { { { Clear/Stop} } } } key. Note ❒...

  • Page 44: Changing The Paper Size

    Replenishing Supplies Changing the Paper Size A A A A Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever. Remove the paper from the paper feed tray. B B B B Release the paper feed side plate lock levers. Adjust the paper feed side plates to match the new pa- per size.

  • Page 45: When The Add Ink Indicator

    When the Add Ink Indicator (j The Add Ink indicator (j) lights up when it is time to supply ink. R CAUTION: • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. For other symptoms, consult a doctor. R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 46 Replenishing Supplies C C C C Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. D D D D Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. Note ❒ Always supply ink of the same colour. ❒ Make sure that the part indicated by the arrow mark is firmly inserted into the guide.

  • Page 47: Master Roll Replacement

    Master Roll Replacement The Master End indicator (C) lights up when it is time to replace the mas- ter roll. A A A A Open the right side cover. B B B B Open the plotter cover. C C C C Remove the used master roll and pull out both spools.
  • Page 48 Replenishing Supplies F F F F Close the plotter cover using both hands until it clicks into place. G G G G Close the right side cover. TSLH023E...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following indicators will light. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the misfeed indicator (x Indicator Page x and “P” p.46 “When “x” and “P” light up” x , B and “A”...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the open cover/unit indicator (M Indicator Meaning Close the front door or the right side cover. M and “M” Set the drum. M and “D” Close the plotter cover. M and “E” Close the master eject box. ❖...
  • Page 51 x Clearing Misfeeds The machine indicator shows the area where jams occur. Important ❒ When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off the main switch. If you do, your print settings are cleared. - After clearing misfeeds Press the { { { { Clear Modes/Recovery} } } } key to reset the error indicators. x Clearing Misfeeds...

  • Page 52: When "X" And "C" Light Up

    Troubleshooting x ” and “P” light up When “x An original misfeed occurs in the document feeder. A A A A Open the cover of the document feeder. B B B B Pull out the original gently. C C C C Close the cover of the document feeder.

  • Page 53: When "X" And "E" Light Up

    • Bound, stapled, or clipped originals • OHP transparencies • Translucent paper • Pasted originals Note ❒ The first 5 mm, 0.2" of the leading edge cannot be printed. Make sure the lead- ing edge margin is at least 5 mm, 0.2". Original ❒...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting x ” and “B” light up When “x The master or paper is wrapped around the drum, or a paper misfeed occurs in- side the machine. A A A A Pull out the drum unit. B B B B Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 55 • When you use curled paper, correct the curl as shown. • If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown. • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5 mm, 0.2" or there is a solid image on the leading edge, insert the original with the widest mar- gin first or make a leading edge margin by making a copy.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting x ” and “C” light up When “x A paper misfeed occurs in the paper delivery section. R CAUTION: • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters. A A A A Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 57 - To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the original's leading edge margin is too narrow, the fol- lowing action is necessary. • When you use curled paper, correct the curl as shown. • If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5 mm, 0.2" or there is a solid image on the leading edge, insert the original with the widest mar- gin first or make a leading edge margin by making a copy. x ”...
  • Page 59 C C C C If you could not remove the misfed master in steps B B B B and C C C C , take out the drum and remove the misfed master from the inside. D D D D Close the right side cover.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting C Return the master eject box to its original position. Note ❒ Set the drum unit and close the front door. When a master misfeed occurs on the drum A Lift the lever to unlock the drum unit and pull out the unit. Reference For how to remove the drum unit, see p.34 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit”.

  • Page 61: When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator

    When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M Lights MMake sure that the following door/units are closed. The machine indicator shows the place where the door/units are not closed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Right Side Cover Close the right side cover firmly until it locks into position. ❖...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Drum Unit Set the drum unit completely until it locks in position.

  • Page 63: When The Master Eject Indicator (K K ) Lights

    When the Master Eject Indicator (k The Master Eject indicator (k) lights when it is time to empty master eject box or when you need to set the master eject box. A A A A Take out the master eject box and remove the used masters. Note ❒...

  • Page 64: Poor Printing

    Troubleshooting Poor Printing Dirt on the Back Side of Paper Note ❒ When you use paper smaller than the original, select the proper reduction ra- tio. Otherwise, you might get dirty background prints. ❒ When you use postcards and the like, the background might be dirty because postcards do not absorb ink well.
  • Page 65 Reference See p.34 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit”for the details. C C C C Clean the pressure roller with a clean cloth. D D D D With a clean cloth, remove any ink that has accumulated on the trailing edge of the drum unit. E E E E Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever.

  • Page 66: Dirt On The Front Side Of Paper (Black Line/Stain)

    Troubleshooting G G G G Turn on the main switch. Dirt on the Front Side of Paper (Black Line/Stain) Note ❒ When black lines or stains still appear on prints even if you clean the above, contact your service representative. ❒...

  • Page 67: White Prints Or Incomplete Prints

    White Prints or Incomplete Prints • Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper lightly. Put back the lock levers. When you get white or incomplete prints even when you have checked the above, perform the following procedure. A A A A Pull out the drum unit.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting B B B B Remove the master from the drum. C C C C Remove paper that is stuck to the drum. D D D D Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever.

  • Page 69: Remarks

    Operation Notes General Cautions • While printing, do not turn off the main switch. • While printing, do not open the door or covers. • While printing, do not unplug the power cord. • While printing, do not move the machine. •...
  • Page 70 Remarks • When the machine is used in low temperature conditions, the image density might decrease. In this case, select the slower printing speed. • Press the { { { { Proof} } } } key to perform a test print as the first few prints might be light.

  • Page 71: Print Paper

    • When marks on the printing paper occur, clean the paper feed roller. See p.68 “Paper Feed Roller (paper feed tray)”. • If you make a print before the ink on the first print dries, the ink may adhere to the paper feed roller and soil the print. Before printing on the reverse side of a printed sheet or overprinting on a printed sheet, be sure that the ink on the first print is adequately dry.

  • Page 72: Where To Put Your Machine

    Remarks Where to Put Your Machine Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental con- ditions greatly affect its performance. Environmental Conditions Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec- tric shock might occur.

  • Page 73: Power Connection

    Power Connection R WARNING: • Connect the machine only to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and do not use an extension cord. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it.

  • Page 74: Maintaining Your Machine

    Remarks Maintaining Your Machine To maintain high print quality, clean the following parts and units regular- Document Feeder A A A A Lift the document feeder cover. B B B B Clean the two areas indicated be- low using a damp cloth and then wipe with a dry cloth.

  • Page 75: Combination Chart

    Combination Chart This combination chart shows which modes can be used together. ❍ means that these modes can be used together. × means that these modes cannot be used together. Enlarge/Reduce Auto Cycle Combine Type of Original Image Density On-Line Combination Chart ❍...
  • Page 76 Remarks...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Main Frame ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Configuration: Desk top ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printing Process: Full automatic one drum stencil system ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original Type: Sheet ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Original Size: Maximum 275 mm × 395 mm, 10.8" × 15.6" ❖...
  • Page 78 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Leading Edge Margin: 5 mm ± 3 mm, 0.2" ± 0.12" ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Print Paper Weight: 35 g/m to 127.9 g/m ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Print Speed: 60 – 90 cpm (2 steps) ❖...
  • Page 79 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise Emission *1: Sound Power Level During printing Stand-by Sound Pressure Level*2 During printing Stand-by *1 These noise emission levels are actual values measured in accordance with ISO 7779. *2 Sound pressure level 2 is measured from the position of the operator. ❖...

  • Page 80: Consumables

    Specifications Consumables Name Master for LG drum Master for B4 drum Ink-Black Ink-Red Ink-Blue Ink-Green Ink-Brown Ink-Yellow Ink-Purple Ink-Navy Ink-Maroon Ink-Orange Ink-Teal Note ❒ Specifications are subject to change without notice. Size Remarks Length: 50 m, 164ft/roll 100 masters can be made per roll Width: 240 mm, 9.5"...

  • Page 81: Index

    INDEX Access to machine , 67 Adjusting the Print Image Density , 20 Adjusting the Print Image Position , 18 After clearing misfeeds , 45 After Printing , 17 Auto Cycle , 28 {Auto Cycle} } } } key , 8 , 28 Changing the Colour Drum Unit , 34 Changing the Paper Size , 38 Changing the Printing Speed , 21...
  • Page 82 Paper delivery end plate , 7 Paper delivery side plates , 7 Paper delivery tray , 7 Paper Feed Roller , 68 Paper feed side plate lock levers , 6 Paper feed side plates , 6 Paper feed tray , 6 Paper feed tray adjustment lever , 6 Photo mode , 27 Poor Printing , 58...
  • Page 83 MEMO...
  • Page 84 MEMO C252-8600...

  • Page 85: Operating Instructions

    Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information before using the machine. Operation Optional Functions Replenishing Supplies Troubleshooting Remarks Specifications Operating Instructions...
  • Page 87 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ... 1 Safety During Operation...1 How to Read this Manual ... 3 What You Can Do with this Machine... 4 Machine Exterior ... 6 Machine Interior ... 7 Control Panel... 8 Keys ...8 Indicators...9 1. Operation Printing Paper ...11 Originals ...12 Printing Preparations ...13...
  • Page 88 3. Replenishing Supplies Loading Paper into the Paper Feed Tray ...37 Replenishing Paper...37 Changing the Paper Size ...38 When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights ... 39 Master Roll Replacement ...42 4. Troubleshooting If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want ...45 x Clearing Misfeeds ...

  • Page 89: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 90 R CAUTION: • After you move the machine, use the caster fixture to fix it in place. Other- wise the machine might move or come down to cause an injury. • If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a continuous air turnover.

  • Page 91: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.

  • Page 92: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with this Machine Below is a quick summary of this machine's features and where to look in this manual for more information. ❖ Standard Printing See p.15 “Standard Printing”. ❖ Adjusting the Print Image Position See p.18 “Adjusting the Print Image Position”. ❖...
  • Page 93 ❖ Combining Originals onto One Print See p.29 “Combine—Combining Two Originals onto One Print”. ❖ Making Color Prints See p.33 “Making Color Prints”. ❖ Printing in Two Colors See p.35 “Printing in Two Colors”. ZCTX040E...

  • Page 94: Machine Exterior

    Machine Exterior Front door Open for access to the inside of the ma- chine. Original delivery tray The scanned original is delivered here. Control panel Operator controls and indicators are lo- cated here. See p.8 “Control Panel”. Document feeder cover Open this cover to clean the document feeder.

  • Page 95: Machine Interior

    Machine Interior Document feeder Place the original in the document feeder one sheet at a time. Main switch Use to turn the power on or off. Master eject box Used masters are stored here. Paper delivery side plates Use to align the prints on the paper deliv- ery tray.

  • Page 96: Control Panel

    Control Panel Keys {Image Density} key Press to make prints darker or lighter. See p.20 “Adjusting the Print Image Density”. {Type of Original} key Press to select Letter, Photo or Let- ter/Photo mode. See p.27 “Selecting Original Type”. {Clear Modes/Recovery} key •...

  • Page 97: Indicators

    Indicators Magnification indicators Show the preset magnification ratio se- lected. See p.23 “Preset Reduce/En- large—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios”. Machine indicators Show the jammed area with the x indi- cator. See p.47 “x Clearing Misfeeds”. Show the cover/unit that is opened with the M indicator.

  • Page 99: Operation

    1. Operation Printing Paper The following types of print paper are not recommended for this machine. • Paper smaller than 90 mm × 140 mm, 3.6" × 5.6" • Paper larger than 275 mm × 395 mm, 10.8" ×15.6" • Paper heavier than 127.9 g/m , 34.0 lb •...

  • Page 100: Originals

    Operation Originals Note ❒ Originals that can be set in the document feeder are as follows: • Maximum size: 275 × 395 mm, 10.8" × 15.6" • Minimum size: 90 × 140 mm, 3.6" × 5.6" • Maximum weight: 127.9 g/m •...

  • Page 101: Printing Preparations

    Printing Preparations Loading Paper Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever. Release the paper feed side plate lock levers and adjust the side plates to match the paper size. 1: Paper Feed Side Plate Lock Le- vers Load paper into the paper feed tray.

  • Page 102: Preparing The Paper Delivery Tray

    Operation Preparing the Paper Delivery Tray Adjust the paper delivery side plates to match the paper size. Adjust the paper delivery end plate to match the paper size. Turn on the main switch.

  • Page 103: Standard Printing

    Standard Printing -Printing In this manual, the word, “printing” is used as opposed to “copying” in or- der to distinguish between the pro- cess that your machine uses to make prints, and the process used by a stan- dard copier machine. A standard copier scans in the origi- nal for each copy set made.
  • Page 104 Operation Enter the number of prints re- quired with the number keys. Note ❒ Up to 9999 prints can be entered at a time. ❒ To change the number entered, press the {Clear/Stop} key and enter the new number. Press the {Print Start} key. Note ❒...

  • Page 105: After Printing

    After Printing Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever and remove the paper from the paper feed tray. Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray. Turn off the main switch. After Printing...

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Print Image Position

    Operation Adjusting the Print Image Position After master making, you can adjust the print image position to suit your needs. There are two ways to do this: ❖ Shifting the Image Position Forwards or Backwards Adjust the image position using the {Image Position} keys.

  • Page 107: Shifting The Print Image Position To The Right Or Left

    Shifting the Print Image Position to the Right or Left * Paper feed direction Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever and unlock the paper feed side plates. ❖ Shifting the image to the right Shift the paper towards the front of the machine.

  • Page 108: Adjusting The Print Image Density

    Operation Adjusting the Print Image Density You can adjust the print image densi- ty to suit your needs. There are two ways to do this: ❖ Before Making a Master Adjust the image density using the {Image Density} key. ❖ After Making a Master Adjust the image density using the {Speed} key.

  • Page 109: Changing The Printing Speed

    Changing the Printing Speed Use the {Speed} key to adjust the speed of the machine to suit the im- age density and paper type. Press the {Speed} key to select the printing speed. Note ❒ The following speeds are avail- able: •...

  • Page 110: Stopping The Machine During The Multi-Print Run

    Operation Stopping the Machine during the Multi- print Run When You Want to Stop the Machine during the Multi-print Run and Print the Next Original Press the {Clear/Stop} key. Place the new original in the doc- ument feeder. Enter the number of prints and press the {Master Making} key.

  • Page 111: Preset Reduce/Enlarge-Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios

    Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios You can select a preset ratio for print- ing. Note ❒ The center and the leading edge of the print image do not shift when a print image is made with this func- tion.
  • Page 112 Operation ❖ Enlargement (Metric version) Indica- Original Size B5VB4 B5 JIS A4VB4 A5VB5 B5VA4 B5 JIS ❖ Enlargement (Inch version) Indica- Original Size " × " × "V8 " " × 14" " × " × "V8 " " × 11"...

  • Page 113: Printing On Different Types Of Paper Thickness

    Printing on Different Types of Paper Thickness Depending on the thickness of the pa- per that you are printing on, you need to perform the following steps. Feed Roller Pressure Lever Shift the feed roller pressure le- ver to the Thick or Standard paper position.

  • Page 114: Separation Pressure Lever

    Operation Separation Pressure Lever To prevent double-feed, adjust the paper separation pressure us- ing the separation pressure lever. Note ❒ Paper separation pressure can be adjusted according to the pa- per weights as shown in the fol- lowing table. Posi- Metric version Inch version tion Use this position if the lead-...

  • Page 115: Selecting Original Type

    Selecting Original Type Select one of the following two types to suit your originals: ❖ Photo mode Delicate tones of photographs and pictures can be reproduced with this mode. ❖ Letter mode Select this mode when your origi- nals contain only letters (no pic- tures).

  • Page 116: Auto Cycle-Processing A Master And Making Prints In One Step

    Operation Auto Cycle—Processing a Master and Making Prints in One Step Use the {Auto Cycle} key to process masters and make prints in one step. Place the original in the document feeder. Press the {Auto Cycle} key. Enter the number of prints re- quired with the number keys.

  • Page 117: Combine-Combining Two Originals Onto One Print

    Combine—Combining Two Originals onto One Print You can print two separate originals on a single sheet of paper. The follow- ing diagrams show the available pa- per lists and orientations. 1: B5 JISK, A5K, B6 JISK or A6K. 2: B5 JISK, A5K, B6 JISK or A6K. 3: B4 JISL, A4L, B5 JISL or A5L.
  • Page 118 Operation Press the {Combine} key. Place the first original face down in the document feeder. Note ❒ The first original will be printed on the leading part of the print. Specify the reproduction ratio and check that the correct paper size is loaded.
  • Page 119 Enter the number of prints with the number keys. Press the {Print Start} key to make your prints. Combine—Combining Two Originals onto One Print...
  • Page 120 Operation...

  • Page 121: Optional Functions

    2. Optional Functions Color Printing Using the Optional Color Drum In addition to the standard black drum, color drum units (red, blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, navy, maroon, orange, and teal) are also available as options. To make color prints, a separate drum unit is needed for each color.
  • Page 122 Optional Functions Lift the drum handle to unlock the drum. Slowly pull the drum out. Note ❒ If you cannot pull out the drum unit, turn off the main switch and then try again. Hold the rail on the drum and slide out the drum while pulling the release towards you.

  • Page 123: Printing In Two Colors

    Lower the drum unit lock lever. Close the front door. Note ❒ Make sure that the Cover Open indicator (M) turns off. Printing in Two Colors After printing in one color, you can print in another color on the same side of the print.
  • Page 124 Optional Functions Enter the number of prints with the number keys. Press the {Print Start} key. Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and re-load them into the paper feed tray, as shown in the illustration. Change the drum unit. See p.33 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”.

  • Page 125: Replenishing Supplies

    3. Replenishing Supplies Loading Paper into the Paper Feed Tray The Load Paper indicator (B) and the machine indicator “A” lights when the paper feed tray runs out of paper. Replenishing Paper Press the {Clear/Stop} key. Note ❒ This step is necessary only if you want to pause a print run to replenish paper.

  • Page 126: Changing The Paper Size

    Replenishing Supplies Changing the Paper Size Lower the paper feed tray adjust- ment lever. Remove the paper from the paper feed tray. Release the paper feed side plate lock levers. Adjust the paper feed side plates to match the new pa- per size.

  • Page 127: When The Add Ink Indicator (J) Lights

    When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights The Add Ink indicator (j) lights up when it is time to supply ink. R CAUTION: • Keep the ink or ink container out of reach of children. R CAUTION: • Be careful not to get ink on your clothes when replacing an ink container. Ink stains on clothes are hard to remove.
  • Page 128 Replenishing Supplies Release the ink holder lock lever and pull out the ink holder. Remove the used ink cartridge. Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. TSLT012E...
  • Page 129 Note ❒ Always supply ink of the same color. ❒ Make sure that the part indicated by the arrow mark is firmly inserted into the guide. Slide the ink holder back in until it clicks into place. Close the front door. The machine will start idling to supply ink to the drum.

  • Page 130: Master Roll Replacement

    Replenishing Supplies Master Roll Replacement The Master End indicator (C) lights up when it is time to replace the mas- ter roll. Open the right side cover. Open the plotter cover. Remove the used master roll and pull out both spools. Then, insert both spools into a new master roll.
  • Page 131 Close the plotter cover using both hands until it clicks into place. Close the right side cover. TSLH023E Master Roll Replacement...
  • Page 132 Replenishing Supplies...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following indicators will light. ❖ When the misfeed indicator (x) lights with the machine indicators Indicator Page x and “P” p.48 “When “x”...
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting ❖ When the open cover/unit indicator (M) lights up Indicator Meaning Close the front door or the right side cover. M and “M” Set the drum. M and “D” Close the plotter cover. M and “E” Close the master eject box. ❖...

  • Page 135: Clearing Misfeeds

    x Clearing Misfeeds The machine indicator shows the area where jams occur. Important ❒ When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off the main switch. If you do, your print settings are cleared. -After clearing misfeeds Press the {Clear Modes/Recovery} key to reset the error indicators. x Clearing Misfeeds...

  • Page 136: When "X" And "P" Light Up

    Troubleshooting When “x” and “P” light up An original misfeed occurs in the document feeder. Open the cover of the document feeder. Pull out the original gently. Close the cover of the document feeder.
  • Page 137 -To prevent original misfeeds: Use the exposure glass for the following kinds of originals. • Originals heavier than 127.9 g/m • Originals lighter than 40 g/m • Carbon coated originals • Damaged originals • Originals with glue on them • Originals perforated for ring binders •...

  • Page 138: When "X", "B" And "A" Light Up

    Troubleshooting When “x”, “B” and “A” light up A paper misfeed occurs in the paper feed section. R CAUTION: • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters. Lower the paper feed tray adjustment lever.
  • Page 139 Re-insert the drum unit until the drum unit locks into position and put the lever back in place. Close the front door. -To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the originals leading edge margin is too narrow, the fol- lowing action is necessary.

  • Page 140: When "X" And "C" Light Up

    Troubleshooting • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5 mm, 0.2" or there is a solid image on the leading edge, insert the original with the widest mar- gin first or make a leading edge margin by making a copy. When “x”...
  • Page 141 If the paper is completely wrapped around the drum, pull out the drum unit and remove the misfed paper from the drum. Re-install the drum unit locks in position and put the lever back in place. Note ❒ If you followed step B or C, close the front door. -To prevent paper misfeeds: If the paper is curled or the original's leading edge margin is too narrow, the fol- lowing action is necessary.
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting • If you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down as shown. • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5 mm, 0.2" or there is a solid image on the leading edge, insert the original with the widest mar- gin first or make a leading edge margin by making a copy.

  • Page 143: When "X" And "D" Light Up

    When “x” and “D” light up Open the right side cover. Open the plotter cover, and then remove the misfed master. If you could not remove the misfed master in steps B and C, take out the drum and remove the misfed master from the inside. Close the right side cover.

  • Page 144: When "X" And "E" Light Up

    Troubleshooting When “x” and “E” light up Check where the misfed master is. Remove the misfed master as follows: When a master misfeed occurs in the master eject section A Pull out the master eject box. B Remove the misfed master. Note ❒...
  • Page 145 When a master misfeed occurs on the drum A Lift the lever to unlock the drum unit and pull out the unit. Reference For how to remove the drum unit, see p.33 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”. B Remove the master from the drum. C Re-insert the drum unit until the drum unit locks in position and put the lever back in place.

  • Page 146: When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights

    Troubleshooting When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights MMake sure that the following door/units are closed. The machine indicator shows the place where the door/units are not closed. ❖ Right Side Cover Close the right side cover firmly until it locks into position. ❖...
  • Page 147 When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights ❖ Drum Unit Set the drum unit completely until it locks in position.

  • Page 148: When The Master Eject Indicator (K) Lights

    Troubleshooting When the Master Eject Indicator (k) Lights The Master Eject indicator (k) lights when it is time to empty master eject box or when you need to set the master eject box. Take out the master eject box and remove the used masters. Note ❒...

  • Page 149: Poor Printing

    Poor Printing Dirt on the Back Side of Paper Note ❒ When you use paper smaller than the original, select the proper reduction ra- tio. Otherwise, you might get dirty background prints. ❒ When you use postcards and the like, the background might be dirty because postcards do not absorb ink well.
  • Page 150 Troubleshooting Reference See p.33 “Changing the Color Drum Unit”for the details. Clean the pressure roller with a clean cloth. With a clean cloth, remove any ink that has accumulated on the trailing edge of the drum unit. Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever.

  • Page 151: Dirt On The Front Side Of Paper (Black Line/Stain)

    Turn on the main switch. Dirt on the Front Side of Paper (Black Line/Stain) Note ❒ When black lines or stains still appear on prints even if you clean the above, contact your service representative. ❒ If there is no margin or if there is a solid image area near the leading edge of the original, make a margin of at least 5 mm, 0.2"...

  • Page 152: White Prints Or Incomplete Prints

    Troubleshooting White Prints or Incomplete Prints • Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper lightly. Put back the lock levers. When you get white or incomplete prints even when you have checked the above, perform the following procedure. Pull out the drum unit.
  • Page 153 Remove the master from the drum. Remove paper that is stuck to the drum. Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, then lower the drum unit lock lever. TSLH031E TSLH02BE Poor Printing...
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting Close the front door.

  • Page 155: Remarks

    Operation Notes General Cautions • While printing, do not turn off the main switch. • While printing, do not open the door or covers. • While printing, do not unplug the power cord. • While printing, do not move the machine. •...
  • Page 156 Remarks • The outer portion of the image might not be printed under low temperature. In this case, either select the slower printing speed, or increase the room tem- perature. • The paper exit pawl might come in contact with the printing paper and cause black lines on the prints.

  • Page 157: Print Paper

    Print Paper • When the paper is curled, stack the paper with the curl face down, otherwise the paper might wrap around the drum or stains might appear. • Postcards and the like do not absorb ink well. Offset images might appear on the rear side of subsequent prints.

  • Page 158: Where To Put Your Machine

    Remarks Where to Put Your Machine Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental con- ditions greatly affect its performance. Environmental Conditions Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec- tric shock might occur.

  • Page 159: Power Connection

    Power Connection R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex- tension cord. • Only connect the machine to the power source describe in the manual. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it.

  • Page 160: Maintaining Your Machine

    Remarks Maintaining Your Machine To maintain high print quality, clean the following parts and units regular- Document Feeder Lift the document feeder cover. Clean the two areas indicated be- low using a damp cloth and then wipe with a dry cloth. Note ❒...

  • Page 161: Combination Chart

    Combination Chart This combination chart shows which modes can be used together. ❍ means that these modes can be used together. × means that these modes cannot be used together. Enlarge/Reduce Auto Cycle Combine Type of Original Image Density On-Line Combination Chart ❍...
  • Page 162 Remarks...

  • Page 163: Specifications

    Main Frame ❖ Configuration: Desk top ❖ Printing Process: Full automatic one drum stencil system ❖ Original Type: Sheet ❖ Original Size: Maximum 275 mm × 395 mm, 10.8" × 15.6" ❖ Pixel Density: 300 × 300 dpi ❖ Image Mode: Photo mode Letter mode Letter/Photo mode...
  • Page 164 Specifications ❖ Print Paper Size: Maximum 275 mm × 395 mm, 10.8" × 15.6" Minimum 90 mm × 140 mm, 3.6" × 5.6" ❖ Leading Edge Margin: 5 mm ± 3 mm, 0.2" ± 0.12" ❖ Print Paper Weight: 35 g/m to 127.9 g/m ❖...
  • Page 165 ❖ Noise Emission *1: Sound Power Level Stand-by During printing Sound Pressure Level*2 Stand-by During printing *1 The above measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 are actual val- *2 It is measured at the position of the operator. ❖ Power Source: See the inside front cover of this manual.

  • Page 166: Consumables

    Specifications Consumables Name Master for LG drum Master for B4 drum Ink-Black Ink-Red Ink-Blue Ink-Green Ink-Brown Ink-Yellow Ink-Purple Ink-Navy Ink-Maroon Ink-Orange Ink-Teal Note ❒ Specifications are subject to change without notice. Size Remarks Length: 50 m, 164ft/roll 100 masters can be made per roll Width: 240 mm, 9.5"...

  • Page 167: Index

    INDEX Access to machine , 71 Adjusting the Print Image Density , 20 Adjusting the Print Image Position , 18 After clearing misfeeds , 47 After Printing , 17 Auto Cycle , 28 {Auto Cycle} key , 8 , 28 Changing the Color Drum Unit , 33 Changing the Paper Size , 38 Changing the Printing Speed , 21...
  • Page 168 Paper delivery end plate , 7 Paper delivery side plates , 7 Paper delivery tray , 7 Paper Feed Roller , 72 Paper feed side plate lock levers , 6 Paper feed side plates , 6 Paper feed tray , 6 Paper feed tray adjustment lever , 6 Photo mode , 27 Poor Printing , 61...
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