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Ricoh A251 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ® A251 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    INTRODUCTION This copier is a desktop plain copier carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high perfor- mance. it consistently yields high contrast copies with a superior finish. This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 3 R R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. • Avoid multi-wiring. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary.
  • Page 4 • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottles or toner cartridges. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of the used toner cartridges according to local regulations for plastics.
  • Page 5 R R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause injury. •...
  • Page 6 • Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be disposed of via domestic refuse collection.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GETTING STARTED ... 1 HOW TO USE THIS COPY MACHINE ... 1 WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS ... 4 Copier Exterior ... 4 Operation Panel ... 6 RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS ... 8 RECOMMENDED PAPER ... 10 TONER ...
  • Page 9 USER TOOLS ...36 Semi Synchro Cut Adjustment ...36 WHAT YOUR SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CAN CHANGE ...37 4. MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER ... 39 CHANGING THE TONER BOTTLE ...39 ADDING TONER ...42 LOADING A ROLL OF PAPER ...45 LOADING A NEW ROLL (ONTO ROLL CUTTING RAIL) ...49 5.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    1. GETTING STARTED HOW TO USE THIS COPY MACHINE 1 Turn the machine switch on. When the “Wait “ indicator goes off and the ”Set Paper” indicator goes on, the copier enter the ready condition. PM001 2 Select any copy settings you require, such as the media type or copy density.
  • Page 11 5 The original comes out from the opening just under the original table . The copy is delivered from the slot on top of the copier . If you make several copies of the same original, when the copy comes out, remove it and repeat from step3.
  • Page 12 Notes If you want to catch copies the back of the machine, change the copy delivery directions as shown in the figure. SB011...

  • Page 13: Where It Is & What It Is

    WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS Copier Exterior SB001 Set the Manual Pocket as shown in the figure. SB002...
  • Page 14 Holds your copier and the Roll Feeder. 12.Main switch Turn to start the copier and off when you’re done for the day. The copier will need about 5 minutes to warm up, if it’s been turned off for a long time. 13.Copy Exit Guide...

  • Page 15: Operation Panel

    Shows that it is in a state of wait (Energy Saver). Press key 10. See page 51 for details. Shows that the copier is not yet ready to copy. Lights up when the copier is ready to receive an original. Clear Modes/ Energy Saver...
  • Page 16 18. Density indicator Density keys 19. Clear/Stop key The Set Paper indicator on the left lights when the copier is ready to receive an paper. The RF Select indicator on the right lights when you select the Roll Paper. Cancels all of current settings. When you hold down this key for three seconds or more, the copier enters the Energy Saver mode allowing you to conserve power.

  • Page 17: Recommended Originals

    • Folded originals • Originals which have a hole near the leading edge 40mm (1.6”) to the right or left of the center • Creased, torn, or clipped-out originals • Pasted originals • Curled originals , 41 lb in this copier.
  • Page 18 Non-recommended originals The following types of originals are not recommended. • Wet originals • Originals with clips or staples • Carbon paper Notes For Originals Margins on the leading and side edges of originals are not copied as shown in the illustration. •...

  • Page 19: Recommended Paper

    RECOMMENDED PAPER Standard paper sizes that can be used in this copier are shown below. Metric version Inch version E (36” 48”) D (24” 36”) C (18” 24”) B (12” 18”) A ( 9” 12”) When you make a copy on a non-standard size of paper, set the paper on the Copy Paper Table.
  • Page 20 Do not take all the paper out of the bag. Dehumidifing Heater Under humid conditions, the copier turns on the dehumidifying heater. It is turned on automati- cally even when the main switch is off. Do not unplug the power.

  • Page 21: Toner

    Toner Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottle or toner cartridge. • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Dispose of the toner bottle and the used toner cartridge according to local regulations for plastics. R Caution: •...

  • Page 22: Copying

    You cannot copy to both sides of the paper at a time. It takes about 5 minutes until you can start copying after you turn the copier on. The machine is warming up when the “Wait” indicator is lit, but you can still edit settings, insert copy paper or insert your original.
  • Page 23 1 Pull down the Copy Paper Table. 2 Set the Paper Guides(options) on the Copy Paper Table, and set the Original Guides (option) on the Original Table. 3 Open the guides to keep original away from the paper entrance so that the edge cannot slip into the paper entrance.
  • Page 24 7 Set the paper along the size indication on the Copy Paper Table. Or set the Paper Guides (option), to match the paper width. 8 Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops. The copier will soon pull it in. Paper Length...
  • Page 25 Make sure that the “Set Original” indicator is lit. b Center your Original Table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in. c The original comes from the opening just under the Original Table . The copy is delivered from the slot on top of the copier .
  • Page 26 If you do not insert the paper at a certain time after you have inserted the original, the original will exit automatically. If the copier is idle at a certain time after you have used it, the machine resets itself to the initial settings (Auto Clear). If applicable, the copier will enter the Energy Saver mode automatically.

  • Page 27: Using The Rear Table

    3 Pull up the holder and turn in the copy exit guide. 4 Insert the original face down Table. 5 Hold and take the original which has been read and delivered in the front of the copier. 1mm). from the Rear SB012 SB013...

  • Page 28: Copying Onto Roll Paper

    To make a copy using the Roll Feeder option, you do not need to set paper on the Copy Paper Table; the paper will be fed to the copier from the Roll Feeder. You can copy onto roll paper using the following techniques: —Semi Synchro cutting...
  • Page 29 Semi Synchro Cut This feature lets you cut the roll paper manually to a length that approximates to that of the original. This saves you having to measure and enter the length of every original. Notes Semi Synchro Cut can handle the cut length in the range 410 ~ 2000mm, 16.5” ~ 80.0”. If you set the number of copies, Semi Synchro Cut can handle automatically by the length at your setting for first copy.
  • Page 30 Cut key. Notes To cancel copying, press the Clear/Stop key. The copier finishes the operation in progress, and delivers the copy and the original. To call off on-going copying, for example, when you have inserted a wrong blueprint, press the Cut key.

  • Page 31: Preset Cutting

    Preset Cutting This function cuts roll paper to a selected length. The paper is cut to this length regardless of the original size. Notes By the default Preset Cut length is as follows. For the change of the Preset Cut length pattern, please contact your service representatives.

  • Page 32: Variable Cutting

    Variable Cutting This function cuts roll paper in a length you specify. Notes The variable cut can handle the cut length from 245 to 2,000mm, 9.6” to78.7”. 1 Press the Preset Cut key. The “Preset/Variable” indicator lights up and the “Paper Length” display shows the default Preset Cut length.

  • Page 33: Using The Roll Cutting Rail

    USING THE ROLL CUTTING RAIL (OPTION) The ROLL Cutting Rail allows you to buy paper in rolls and cut your own sheets. 1 Pull a bit of paper out and insert it between the rail and the double rod. 2 Pull the length of paper you want. 3 With one hand, hold the paper firmly against the Original Table.
  • Page 34 4 With your other hand, insert the blade of a paper knife between the two rods and slide across the length of the rail. 5 Make your copy as shown on page14. Make sure the curl of the paper faces down...

  • Page 35: Copy Settings

    The “Wait” indicator goes on and either the “Vellum” or “Film” indicator lights. 2 When the “Wait” indicator goes off and the “Ready” indicator goes on, the copier enters the ready condition. Notes Even if you have set the Copy Media function correctly, creasing might occur depending on temperature or humidity.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Fusing Temperature Manually

    Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually 1 Press the Copy Media key to turn on the “Vellum” or “Film” indicator that you want. 2 Hold down the Copy Media key for at least 3 seconds. The “Lighter Copy” display will show the current fusing temperature.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Copy Image Density

    ADJUSTING COPY IMAGE DENSITY To make copies darker or lighter, change the density setting. There are 14 density levels: the standard density level, three darker level, and 10 lighter levels. Set the density with the Lighter and Darker keys under the density indicator. Notes The indicator shows seven levels at a time.

  • Page 38: Making Several Copies Of The Same Original

    MAKING SEVERAL COPIES OF THE SAME ORIGINAL Repeated copying means making two or more copies of a original. To make more than one copy of the same original, you have to reload the original after each copy. If you’re not using the Roll Feeder (option), you also have to set the copy paper for each copy.

  • Page 39: Setting A Leading Edge Margin

    SETTING A LEADING EDGE MARGIN You can set a margin at the leading edge of the copy. Using the Copy Paper Table, or in the Preset Cut mode, Variable cut mode Notes You can set up to ±99mm, ±4.0” margin in 1mm, 0.1” steps at the leading edge. The copy image is shifted to the trailing edge, when you make a copy using the Copy paper table, or in the Preset Cut mode, Variable Cut mode.

  • Page 40: Partial Copying

    The minimum available space between the start point and the end point is 30 mm. If you do not set the end point after setting the start point, the copier will regard the trailing edge of the original as the end point.
  • Page 41 2 Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops, or press the RF Select key to turn on the “RF Select “ indicator. 3 Set the original. 4 Press the Function Select key when the lead- ing edge of the area to be copied comes to the position where it is covered with the original table cover.

  • Page 42: Programming Setting You Often Use

    PROGRAMMING SETTING YOU OF TEN USE There are two ways of programming settings you often use. A) Store the settings in the Program key. When you press this key, the settings will be restored instantly. B) Change the default settings to those you use most frequently. Whenever you turn on the machine or press the Clear Modes key, these settings will be ready to use.

  • Page 43: B) Changing The Default Setting

    The jam and service indicators will blink. 3 Input the settings you want. 4 Turn the main switch off. The next time you turn the copier on or press the Clear Modes key, the settings you programmed in step 3 will take effect. Clear Modes/...

  • Page 44: User Tools

    USER TOOLS Access the User Tools to make the following adjustments: A1) Not in use A2) Semi Synchro Cut Adjustment; Allows you to adjust the cut length. Without the Roll Feeder, A2) is not in use. 1 Hold down the Program key for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 45: What Your Service Representative Can Change

    0.25, or 0.5 second. Auto clear time: If the copier is left alone for a while, it will clear itself. The time needed can be changed to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes. The function can also be turned off.
  • Page 46 Paper length count up/down, Paper length up/down speed, and Paper size pattern: When you press the preset length key, the copier scrolls through a selection of preset paper sizes. The copier can scroll through the preset lengths forward or backward, and at different speeds. There are many sets of sizes from which to choose.

  • Page 47: Maintaining Your Copier

    Notes If the toner bottle overflows, toner particles could get inside the copier and cause damage when you install a new bottle, make sure it is perfectly set in its holder. Do not use used toner. This will damage the machine.
  • Page 48 2 Open the door on the right side of the copier. 3 Carefully remove the plastic bottle and put the used toner in a vinyl bag. Dispose it according to local regulations for plastics. 4 Place the bottle in the copier.
  • Page 49 6 Close the upper unit. 7 If needed, turn the copier back on, and and press the Clear Modes key to clear the FULL message. SB023...

  • Page 50: Adding Toner

    ADDING TONER When D is displayed, it is time to supply toner. When the indicator starts blinking, you can still copy about 53 feet of paper (16 m, 27 8½”×11” size copies). When the indicator stays on, you can’t copy until a new cartridge is put in. R WARNING: •...
  • Page 51 2 Open the toner cartridge cover. 3 Turn the old cartridge towards you. Then, while pressing the cartridge to the right, lift the left end and remove the cartridge. 4 Put the old toner cartridge in a vinyl bag and dispose it according to local regurations for plastics.
  • Page 52 Then turn the toner cartridge all the way in, as shown. 9 Close the toner cartridge cover and the Origi- nal Table. The copier will need a few moments to warm up before it is ready to copy. SB029 SB030...

  • Page 53: Loading A Roll Of Paper

    2 If there is paper left, slide the blade from side to side and gently pull the paper out of the copier. 3 Unlock and lift the top unit of the Roll Feeder. a) Hold the handles on each side.
  • Page 54 4 Flip the two latches on each side of the paper spool. 5 Remove the spool. 6 Press and hold the lock on the spool and pull the spool out of the roll. Throw the old roll away. 7 Press and hold the lock on the spool and insert the spool into a new roll.
  • Page 55 8 While holding the lock down, align the paper roll with the size marks on the spool. 9 Load the spool back in the Roll Feeder so that the paper comes off the roll from the front, not from the rear, as shown below. a Make sure the spool is pushed all the way in the grooves and flip the two latches back in place.
  • Page 56 Lower the unit until it locks in place. e Spin the paper roll a bit to tighten the paper. f Slide the blade from side to side and gently pull the paper out of the copier. g Close the Roll Feeder covers. SM037...

  • Page 57: Loading A New Roll (Onto Roll Cutting Rail)

    LOADING A NEW ROLL (ONTO PAPER CUTTING RAIL) 1 Lift the rail. 2 Remove the spool from its support. 3 Remove one of the end caps and slide the old roll off the spool. 4 Slide the new roll on the spool and put the cap over the end of the roll.
  • Page 58 5 Place the spool on the holder so that the paper rolls off the front. Push it all the way in. SB021 6 Lower the rail. SB050...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    If you have problems with your copier, consult the following pages. If a service indicator lights up, read the section below; if the original or the copy is stuck in the copier; see page 52; if the copier won’t start, or if copies don’t look right, see page 58.

  • Page 60: If Jams Occur

    If Jams Occur If the original is jammed in the feed-in slot Very gently pull the original out of the feed-in slot. Be careful not to tear it. R CAUTION: • If the original sticks in the machine, or if you don’t think you can remove it without tearing, remove the original from the exit instead.
  • Page 61 3 Close the original table. Press firmly on both sides until it clicks into place. If sheet paper is jammed in the feed-in slot 1 Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the unit. 2 Pull out the copy paper. Do not leave any scraps of paper in the copier.

  • Page 62: If Sheet Paper Is Jammed At The Paper Exit

    • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. 1 Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the moddle unit between the Original Table and the Copy Paper Table.

  • Page 63: If Roll Paper Jams

    • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. 1 Open the roll feeder top cover. 2 Slide the blade across. 3 If you can, pull the paper out of the copier. SB023 SM026 SM027...
  • Page 64 4 Close the roll feeder top cover. If your were able to remove all the paper, stop here. 5 Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the unit. 6 Open the fusing unit cover. 7 Slowly pull the paper out. If there are scraps left inside, open the inner cover, wait for the copier to cool, and remove the scraps.
  • Page 65 8 Close the unit and all covers. Press firmly on both sides until it clicks into place. SB023...

  • Page 66: Others

    If a puzzling or recurring problem occurs, check the following before calling a service representative. It’s also a good idea to check the Do’s and Don’ts section on page 59 to make sure the paper and originals match what the copier can handle. Absolutely nothing happens...

  • Page 67: Copies Come Out Dog Eared

    Creases Try setting your copy paper sideways. If long runny creases appear on copies, try setting your copy paper sideways, or try changing the copy media setting. If creases appear on copies made to transparent film, try setting your film sheets sideways. Copies come out dog eared Try setting your copy paper with the other side facing up.

  • Page 68: Things To Do Every Day

    THINGS TO DO EVERY DAY Clean the exposure glass & the platen plate you should clean the copy and original tables with a damp cloth, then wipe them with a dry cloth. Clean the exposure glass and the Original Drive Roller with a damp cloth, then wipe it with a dry cloth.

  • Page 69: Do's & Don'ts

    Center your paper on the copy table using the size marks. Then slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops. When copying to a long sheet of paper, lightly hold the sheet as the copier pulls it in so that it goes in well.

  • Page 70: Where To Put Your Copier

    1000 ft Set your copier on a strong and level base. The copier must be level within less than a quarter of an inch (5 mm) left to right and less than half an inch (10 mm) front to rear.

  • Page 71: Power Connection

    Altitudes of over 6500 feet (2000 m) above sea level; Areas prone to strong vibrations. Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heat from a nearby heater. (Sudden temperature changes may lead to condensation within the copier.) Locations nearby diazo copy machine. Power connection R WARNING: •...

  • Page 72: Access To Machine

    Connect the copier to a power source meeting the specifications given on the inside front cover of this manual. Do not set anything on the power cord. Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%. Make sure the copier is grounded.

  • Page 73: Specifications

    North America: 120V, 60Hz, 12A Europe: Power consumption Maximum 1.4kW Noise emission Stand by, less than 57dB Copy cycle, less than 72dB (copier only) Measurements made following ISO7779 Dimension (W D H) 1,080 570 490mm (42.5” 22.4” 19.3”) Weight 79kg (174lb) 6.

  • Page 74: Options

    OPTIONS • Roll feeder Number of loaded paper rolls Acceptable Roll Size Roll Diameter Dimension(W D H) Weight • Side Guides • Table • Roll Cutting Rail 1 roll Maximum: 914mm (36”) Minimum: 210mm (8.5”) Within 170mm (6.7”) 1,080 475 295mm (42.5 18.7 11.6”) 33kg (73lb)

  • Page 75: Index

    INDEX altitude, 62 background, dirty, 58 bending originals avoiding, 18 blanking margins, 31 bleeding image, 31 clearance, 64 copy density, 29 copy media, 27 copying, 13 copying do’s & don’ts, 13, 61 crooking image (skewed), 58 daily maintenance, 60 dark copies, making, 29 dark copies, problem, 58 default settings, 35 density, 29...
  • Page 76 selected area, copying a, 32 semi synchro cutting, 20 service indicators, 51 settings, default, 35 skewed image, 58 stiff originals, 18 temperature, 62 temperature, fusing, 28 thick and thin paper, 10 toner bottle, 12, 39 toner, adding, 42 toner, do’s & don’t, 12 toner, used, 39 troubleshooting, 51...
  • Page 77 ® A252 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 78 INTRODUCTION This copier is a desktop plain copier carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high perfor- mance. it consistently yields high contrast copies with a superior finish. This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 79 R R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. • Avoid multi-wiring. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary.
  • Page 80 • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottles or toner cartridges. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of the used toner cartridges according to local regulations for plastics.
  • Page 81 R R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause injury. •...
  • Page 82 • Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be disposed of via domestic refuse collection.
  • Page 84 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GETTING STARTED ... 1 HOW TO USE THIS COPY MACHINE ... 1 WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS ... 4 Copier Exterior ... 4 Operation Panel ... 6 RECOMMENDED ORIGINALS ... 8 RECOMMENDED PAPER ... 10 TONER ...
  • Page 85 4. MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER ... 39 CHANGING THE TONER BOTTLE ...39 ADDING TONER ...42 LOADING A ROLL PAPER ...45 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ...49 If Something Goes Wrong ... 49 If A Service Indicator Lights Up ...49 IF JAMS OCCUR ... 50 OTHERS ...56...

  • Page 86: Getting Started

    1. GETTING STARTED HOW TO USE THIS COPY MACHINE 1 Turn the machine switch on. When the “Wait “ indicator goes off and the ”Set Original” indicator goes on, the copier enters the ready condition. PM001 2 Select any copy settings you require, such as the media type or copy density.
  • Page 87 4 Set the Original Guide to match the original size mark. Set the original face down and slide it straight into the copier along the Original Guide. PM004 5 First, the original is fed through to the Rear Table. PM005 6 When the original is being sent back, the machine reads the original and starts copying.
  • Page 88 7 Copies are delivered at the rear of the machine. PM007 Set the Manual Pocket as shown in the figure. SM062...

  • Page 89: Where It Is & What It Is

    WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS Copier Exterior SM001 SM009...
  • Page 90 Holds your copier and the Roll Feeder. Turn to start the copier and off when you’re done for the day. The copier will need about 5 minutes to warm up, if it’s been turned off for a long time.

  • Page 91: Operation Panel

    2. Paper length display 3. Preset Cut key 4. Cut Select key 5. Energy Saver indicator 6. Troubleshooting 7. Wait indicator 8. Ready/Set Original indicator Lights up when the copier is ready to receive an original. Energy Cut Select Saver Preset Cut Vellum...
  • Page 92 The RF Select indicator on the right lights when you select Roll Paper. Cancels all current settings. When you hold down this key for three seconds or more, the copier enters Energy Saver mode allowing you to conserve power. To exit Energy Saver mode, press this key again.

  • Page 93: Recommended Originals

    • Folded originals • Originals which have a hole near the leading edge 40mm (1.6”) to the right or left of the center • Creased, torn, or clipped-out originals • Pasted originals • Curled originals , 41 lb in this copier.
  • Page 94 Non-recommended originals The following types of originals are not recommended. • Wet originals • Originals with clips or staples • Carbon paper Notes For Originals Margins on the leading and side edges of originals are not copied as shown in the illustration. •...

  • Page 95: Recommended Paper

    RECOMMENDED PAPER Standard paper sizes that can be used in this copier are shown below. n t e s r e n o i When you make a copy on a non-standard size of paper, set the paper in the Bypass.
  • Page 96 Do not take all the paper out of the bag. Dehumidifing Heater Under humid conditions, the copier turns on the dehumidifying heater. It is turned on automati- cally even when the main switch is off. Do not unplug the power.

  • Page 97: Toner

    TONER Handling Toner R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottle or toner cartridge. • Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Dispose of the toner bottle and the used toner cartridge according to local regulations for plastics. R Caution: •...

  • Page 98: Copying

    You cannot copy to both sides of the paper at a time. It takes about 5 minutes until you can start copying after you turn the copier on. The machine is warming up when the “Wait” indicator is lit, but you can still edit settings, insert copy paper or insert your original.
  • Page 99 1 Pull down the Bypass Table. 2 Adjust the Paper Guides (options) on the Bypass Table to match the size of your copy paper. 3 Open the guides to keep the original away from the paper entrance so that the edge can- not slip into the paper entrance.
  • Page 100 Edge. 7 Set the paper along the size indication on the Bypass Table. Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops. The copier will soon pull it in. 8 Set the Original Guide to match the original width.
  • Page 101 Center your original face down on the Origi- nal Table. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in. b First, the original is fed through to the Rear Table. c When the original is being sent back, the ma- chine scans the original and starts copying.
  • Page 102 If you do not insert the paper a certain time after you have inserted the original, the original will exit automatically. If the copier is idle for a certain time after you have used it, the machine resets itself to the initial settings (Auto Clear).

  • Page 103: Using The Rear Table

    Using the Rear Table Set thick originals (0.19mm, 35µ~1mm) or originals less than 297mm in width and more than 1200mm in length, on the Rear Table. Notes You cannot use the following functions using the Rear Table. —Repeated Copying —Synchro cutting function with roll paper —Partial Copying 1 Choose any copy setting you require.

  • Page 104: Copying Onto Roll Paper

    —Variable cutting Notes If unused roll paper is left in the copier, cut 700mm (28") from the edge of the paper before you start copying. When you want to copy long originals, the curled originals, or thin originals (less than 0.1mm) which can be easily bent down, open the guide to keep the original away from the paper entrance.

  • Page 105: Synchro Cutting

    Synchro Cutting This function cuts roll paper automatically according to the original length. Notes This feature can cut paper lengths in the range of 245 to 2,000mm, 9.6” to 80.0”. 1 Press the Bypass Select key to turn on the “RF Select” indicator. 2 Press Cut Select key.
  • Page 106 Notes To cancel copying, press the Clear/Stop key. The copier finishes the operation in progress, and delivers the copy and the original. Press the Clear/Stop key again to remove the original. To call off on-going copying, for example, when you have inserted a wrong blueprint, press the Roll Paper Cut key.

  • Page 107: Preset Cutting

    Preset Cutting This function cuts roll paper to a selected length. The paper is cut to this length regardless of the original size. Notes By the default Preset Cut length is as follows. For the change of the Preset cut length pattern, please contact your service representatives.

  • Page 108: Variable Cutting

    Variable Cutting This function cuts roll paper to a length you specify. Notes You can have paper length cut in the range of 245 to 2,000mm, 9.6” to78.9”. 1 Press the Bypass Select key to turn on the “RF Select” indicator. 2 Press the Preset Cut key.

  • Page 110: Copy Settings

    The “Wait” indicator goes on and either the “Vellum” or “Film” indicator lights. 2 When the “Wait” indicator goes off and the “Ready” indicator goes on, the copier enters the ready condition. Notes Even if you have set the Copy Media function correctly, creasing might occur depending on temperature or humidity.
  • Page 111 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually 1 Press the Copy Media key to turn on the “Vellum” or “Film” indicator that you want. 2 Hold down the Copy Media key for at least 3 seconds. The “Lighter Copy” display will show the current fusing temperature.

  • Page 112: Adjusting Copy Image Density

    ADJUSTING COPY IMAGE DENSITY To make copies darker or lighter, change the density setting. There are 14 density levels: the standard density level, three darker level, and 10 lighter levels. Set the density with the Lighter and Darker keys under the density indicator. Notes The indicator shows seven levels at a time.

  • Page 113: Setting The Number Of Copies (Repeated Copying)

    SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES (REPEATED COPYING) Repeated copying means making two or more copies of a original. This function allows you to make up to 10 copies. Notes with this feature, the image might be copied at a slant. Whether this happens depends on the original size, type, and condition (e.g., curled, wavy, originals).

  • Page 114: Setting A Leading/Trailing Edge Margin

    SETTING A LEADING/TRAILING EDGE MARGIN You can set a margin on the leading or trailing edge of the copy when you use Roll Feeder (option) in the Synchro Cut mode. When using the Bypass Table, and Preset/Variable Cut Mode you can only set the trailing edge margin.
  • Page 115 2 Press the + key and - key to specify a edge margin. To zero the value, press the Clear/Stop key. 3 If you want to set both margins, press the Function Select key and specify the other mar- gin. 4 Using the Original Table, insert the original leading edge first.

  • Page 116: Partial Copying

    The minimum available space between the start point and the end point is 30 mm. If you do not set the end point after setting the start point, the copier will regard the trailing edge of the original as the end point.
  • Page 117 2 Slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops, or press the RF select key to turn on the “RF Select” indicator. 3 Set the original. 4 Press the Function Select key when the lead- ing edge of the area to be copied comes to the position where it is covered with the original table cover.

  • Page 118: Programming Setting You Often Use

    PROGRAMMING SETTING YOU OF TEN USE There are two ways of programming settings you often use. A) Store the settings in the Program key. When you press this key, the settings will be restored instantly. B) Change the default settings to those you use most frequently. Whenever you turn on the machine or press the Clear Modes key, these settings will be ready to use.

  • Page 119: B) Changing The Default Setting

    The jam and service indicators will blink. 3 Input the settings you want. 4 Turn the main switch off. The next time you turn the copier on or press the Clear Modes key, the settings you programmed in step 3 will take effect. Clear Modes/...

  • Page 120: User Tools

    USER TOOLS Access the User Tools to make the following adjustments: A.1) Magnification Adjustment; Allows you to adjust the degree of vertical A.2) Cut Length; Allows you to adjust the cut length. 1 Hold down the Program key for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 121: What Your Service Representative Can Change

    0.5 second. Auto clear time: If the copier is left alone for a while, it will clear itself. The time needed can be changed to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes. The function can also be turned off.
  • Page 122 You can set the number of minutes before the copier delivers the original automatically when the copier is ready to receive the paper. The time can be set to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes. The function can also be turned off.

  • Page 124: Maintaining Your Copier

    Notes If the toner bottle overflows, toner particles could get inside the copier and cause damage when you install a new bottle, make sure it is perfectly set in its holder. Do not use used toner. This will damage the machine.
  • Page 125 2 Open the door on the right side of the copier. 3 Carefully remove the plastic bottle. Put the the used toner in the vinyl bag and dispose of it according to local regulations for plastics. 4 Place the bottle in the copier again.
  • Page 126 7 If needed, turn the copier back on, and press the Clear Modes key to clear the FULL mes- sage. SM016...

  • Page 127: Adding Toner

    ADDING TONER When D is displayed, it is time to supply toner. When the indicator starts blinking, you can still copy about 53 feet of paper (16 m, 27 8½”×11” size copies). When the indicator stays on, you can’t copy until a new cartridge is put in. R WARNING: •...
  • Page 128 2 Open the toner cartridge cover. 3 Turn the old cartridge towards you. Then, while pressing the cartridge to the right, lift the left end and remove the cartridge. 4 Put the old toner cartridge in a vinyl bag and dispose it according to local regulations for plastics.
  • Page 129 Then turn the toner cartridge all the way in, as shown. 9 Close the toner cartridge cover and the Original Table. The copier will need a few moments to warm up before it is ready to copy. SM023 SM024 SM025...

  • Page 130: Loading A Roll Paper

    2 If there is paper left, slide the blade from side to side and gently pull the paper out of the copier. 3 Unlock and lift the top unit of the Roll Feeder. a) Hold the handles on each side.
  • Page 131 4 Flip the two latches on each side of the paper spool. 5 Remove the spool. 6 Press and hold the lock on the spool and pull the spool out of the roll. Throw the old roll away. 7 Press and hold the lock on the spool and insert the spool into a new roll.
  • Page 132 8 While holding the lock down, align the paper roll with the size marks on the spool. 9 Load the spool back in the Roll Feeder so that the paper comes off the roll from the front, not from the rear, as shown below. a Make sure the spool is pushed all the way in the grooves and flip the two latches back in place.
  • Page 133 Lower the unit until it locks in place. e Spin the paper roll a bit to tighten the paper. f Slide the blade from side to side and gently pull the paper out of the copier. g Close the Roll Feeder covers. SM037...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    If you have problems with your copier, consult the following pages. If a service indicator lights up, read the section below; if the original or the copy is stuck in the copier; see page 50; if the copier won’t start, or if copies don’t look right, see page 56.

  • Page 135: If Jams Occur

    If the original is jammed in the feed-in slot Notes If the paper or original gets stuck in the copier, remove both the original and paper. Very gently pull the original out of the feed-in slot. Be careful not to tear it.
  • Page 136 If sheet paper is jammed in the feed-in slot Notes If the paper or original gets stuck in the copier, remove both the original and paper. 1 Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the unit.
  • Page 137 If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. Notes If the paper or original gets stuck in the copier, remove both the original and paper. 1 Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the moddle unit between the Original Table and the Bypass Table.
  • Page 138 • The fusing unit can be very hot. Do not touch any parts under the fusing cover. If necessary, wait until the fusing unit has cooled down. 1 Open the roll feeder top cover. 2 Slide the blade across. 3 If you can, pull the paper out of the copier. SM050 SM026 SM027...
  • Page 139 4 Close the roll feeder top cover. If your were able to remove all the paper, stop here. 5 Squeeze the locks on each side of the copier and lift the unit. 6 Open the fusing unit cover. 7 Slowly pull the paper out. If there are scraps left inside, open the inner cover, wait for the copier to cool, and remove the scraps.
  • Page 140 8 Close the unit and all covers. Press firmly on both sides until it clicks into place. SM050...

  • Page 141: Others

    If a puzzling or recurring problem occurs, check the following before calling a service representative. It’s also a good idea to check the Do’s and Don’ts section on page 59 to make sure the paper and originals match what the copier can handle. Absolutely nothing happens...
  • Page 142 Creases Try setting your copy paper sideways. If long runny creases appear on copies, try setting your copy paper sideways, or try changing the copy media setting. If creases appear on copies made to transparent film, try setting your film sheets sideways. Copies come out dog eared Try setting your copy paper with the other side facing up.

  • Page 143: Things To Do Every Day

    THINGS TO DO EVERY DAY Clean the exposure glass & the platen plate you should clean the copy and original tables with a damp cloth, then wipe them with a dry cloth. Clean the exposure glass and the Original Drive Roller with a damp cloth, then wipe it with a dry cloth.

  • Page 144: Do's & Don'ts

    Center your paper on the copy table using the size marks. Then slide the paper straight into the copier until it stops. When copying to a long sheet of paper, lightly hold the sheet as the copier pulls it in so that it goes in well.

  • Page 145: Where To Put Your Copier

    1000 ft Set your copier on a strong and level base. The copier must be level within less than a quarter of an inch (5 mm) left to right and less than half an inch (10 mm) front to rear.
  • Page 146 Altitudes of over 6500 feet (2000 m) above sea level; Areas prone to strong vibrations. Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heat from a nearby heater. (Sudden temperature changes may lead to condensation within the copier.) Locations nearby diazo copy machine. Power connection R WARNING: •...
  • Page 147 Connect the copier to a power source meeting the specifications given on the inside front cover of this manual. Do not set anything on the power cord. Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%. Make sure the copier is grounded.

  • Page 148: Specifications

    Europe: Power consumption Maximum 1.4kW Noise emission Stand by, less than 57dB Copy cycle, less than 75dB (copier only) Measurements made following ISO7779 Dimension (W × D × H) 1,080 × 803 × 480mm (42.5” × 31.6” × 18.9”) Weight 80kg (176.2lb)

  • Page 149: Options

    OPTIONS • Roll feeder Number of loaded paper rolls Acceptable Roll Size Roll Diameter Dimension (W × D × H) Weight • Side Guides • Table • Copy Stacker 1 roll Maximum: 914mm (36”) Minimum: 210mm (8.5”) Within 170mm (6.7”) 1,080 ×...

  • Page 150: Index

    INDEX altitude, 60 background, dirty, 56 blanking margins, 29 bleeding image, 29 clearance, 62 copy density, 27 copy media, 25 copying, 13 copying do’s & don’ts, 13, 59 crooking image (skewed), 56 daily maintenance, 58 dark copies, making, 27 dark copies, problem, 56 default settings, 34 density, 27 dirty backgrounds, 56...
  • Page 151 selected area, copying a, 31 service indicators, 51 settings, default, 34 skewed image, 56 synchro cutting, 20 temperature, 60 temperature, fusing, 26 thick and thin paper, 10 toner bottle, 12, 39 toner, adding, 42 toner, do’s & don’t, 12 toner, used, 39 troubleshooting, 49...

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