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This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to
exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high
contrast copies with a superior finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and main-
tenance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all
operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this
manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the copier.
Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains
important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
When using your copier, the following safety precautions should
always be followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
WARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or
Caution: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to prop-
erty.
Examples Of Indications
$
A situation that requires you take care.
B
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the symbol.
This example means "Do not take apart".
C
You MUST perform this operation. This example means
"You must remove the wall plug".
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION, SAFETY INFORMATION
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- Page 1 INTRODUCTION, SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high contrast copies with a superior finish. This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and main- tenance of this copier.
- Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: > Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it could cause an electric shock or a fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet is near the copier and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
- Page 3 If any metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the copier,turn off the main switch and unplug the main power cord. Contact your service representative. Do not keep using the copier with a fault or defect. > Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or an electric shock might occur.
- Page 4 WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER The installation location should be carefully chosen because environ- mental conditions greatly affect the performance of a copier. Copier Environment Optimum Environmental Conditions Tem perature: 10 - 30°C, 50 - 86°F Hum idity: 15 - 90% Place upon a strong, stable, level base w ith a flat, even surface.
- Page 5 WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heated air from a heater. (Sudden tem perature changes m ight cause condensation within the copier.) Places where the copier m ight be subjected to frequent strong vi- bration.
- Page 6 WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER Power Connection WARNING: Only connect the copier to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi- wiring as it could cause an electric shock or a fire. Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall out- let is near the copier and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
WHERE IS IT & WHAT IS IT COPIER EXTERIOR................2 COPIER INTERIOR................3 OPERATION PANEL................4 Type 1 ..................4 Type 2 ..................5... -
Page 8: Copier Exterior
COPIER EXTERIOR COPIER EXTERIOR COPIER EXTERIOR M ANUAL POCKET EXPOSURE GLASS Insert the operator’s Position originals here m anual here. face dow n for copying. PLATEN COVER COPY TRAY Low er this cover Com pleted cop- over originals for ies are delivered OPERATION copying. -
Page 9: Copier Interior
COPIER INTERIOR COPIER INTERIOR COPIER INTERIOR GUIDE BLUE M ATERIAL (OPC) PLATES Do not touch this unit If the reverse CHARGE CORONA WIRE w hen you access the in- side of copies Clean this w ire w hen w hite side of the copier. -
Page 10: Operation Panel
OPERATION PANEL OPERATION PANEL OPERATION PANEL Type 1 Start Clear/Stop 1. M anual Image Density See page 18. indicators 2. Load Paper indicator See page 30. 3. Add Toner indicator See page 31. 4. Auto Image Density Indicates that the copier automatically con- trols the image density. -
Page 11: Type 2
OPERATION PANEL Type 2 3 4 5 6 11 129% Start Clear/Stop 10 14 8 10 14 8 1. Reproduction Ratio Indicates the selected preset reproduction ratios. indicators 2. Three Digit indicator Data display. 3. Load Paper indicator See page 30. 4. - Page 12 OPERATION PANEL...
- Page 13 BASIC STARTING THE COPIER ..............8 When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position ....8 When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mode ..9 SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS ......10 ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS........11 CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION ..........12...
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Page 14: Starting The Copier
STARTING THE COPIER STARTING THE COPIER STARTING THE COPIER When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position Turn on the main switch............Wait for the copier to warm up. During the w arm -up pe- riod, the indicator on the Start key stays red. -
Page 15: When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mode
STARTING THE COPIER When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mode To conserve energy, this cop- ier automatically turns off 10 minutes after the last copying job has been com pleted. To use the copier, turn on the main switch. -
Page 16: Setting Originals On The Exposure Glass
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE GLASS EXPOSURE GLASS Lift the platen cover............Set the original face down on the exposure glass. The origi- nal should be centered to the arrow mark on the scale. -
Page 17: Original Setting And Copy Directions
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS When you use the following kinds of paper, set them into the bypass feed entrance........................OHP sheets Front side W hen you copy onto OHP sheets, set the originals and OHP sheets as shown on the right. -
Page 18: Changing Platen Cover Position
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION You can change the direction from which the platen cover opens from horizontal position (default) to vertical position. This procedure in- volves moving the hinges and re-fixing the cover. stopper Lever up the stoppers with the tip of a ballpoint pen to release... - Page 19 CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION Fix these caps over the slots you uncovered when removing the cover in step 1............Insert the hinges in their new positions............Fit the platen cover onto the copier. The hinges should fit into the new holes............
- Page 20 CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION Push the stoppers back down with the tip of a ball-point pen to fix them.
- Page 21 COPYING BASIC OPERATIONS................16 One-to-One Copying ..............16 Adjusting Copy Image Density ..........18 Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance ....... 19 Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) ................21 REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING..........22 Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios (Preset R/E) ..
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Page 22: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS One-to-One Copying You can make copies that are the same size as your originals. Lift the platen cover ( ). Place the original face down on the exposure glass ( ), and lower the platen cover ( ). The original should be centered to the arrow m ark on the scale. - Page 23 BASIC OPERATIONS Open the copy tray under the following conditions: When you make 20 or more " x 11", A4 copies. When you make 10 or more " x 14" copies. When you use curled paper. Even if you open the copy tray, the page order m ay vary.
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Page 24: Adjusting Copy Image Density
BASIC OPERATIONS Adjusting Copy Image Density To match the type of originals, adjust the image density. You can increase or decrease Auto/M anual im age density with the user tools. See pages 49, 50 and 54........................Auto image density If the center image density in- dicator is lit, the copier auto- m atically controls the im age... -
Page 25: Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance
BASIC OPERATIONS Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance Use the bypass feed entrance to copy onto paper different than the one already in the paper cassette. One sheet should be inserted into the bypass feed entrance at a time. Bypass feed copying should also be used for OHP sheets, adhesive labels, translucent paper, or post cards. - Page 26 BASIC OPERATIONS Enter the number of copies re- quired using the Up (+) and Start Dow n (-) keys. Clear/Stop ............Press the Start key. Start Clear/Stop ............The indicator on the Start key turns green and the Load Pa- per indicator lights when the copier is ready for the next piece of copy paper.
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Page 27: Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-Up Period (Auto Start)
BASIC OPERATIONS Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) If you press the Start key during the warm-up period, the indicator on the Start key will blink (red-green-red-green), then the copier will start copying after the warm-up period. Set your copy settings during w arm -up period, then press Start... -
Page 28: Reduced And Enlarged Copying
REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING Not e: This funct ion can be used only when you have t he reduct ion/enlarge- ment feat ure. Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios (Preset R/E) Place the original face down on the exposure glass, and lower the platen cover. -
Page 29: Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom)
REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom) The reproduction ratio can be changed from 70% to 141% in 1 percent steps. Place the original face down on the exposure glass, and lower the platen cover. The original should be centered to the arrow mark on the scale. - Page 30 REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING...
- Page 31 WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY ....... 26 IF YOU CANNOT M AKE COPIES PROPERLY ........28 @ IS LIT: LOAD PAPER................. 29 Non-recommended Paper For The Paper Cassette ....29 Notes For Paper................29 Loading Paper ................
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Page 32: If Your Copier Does Not Operate Properly
IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY PROPERLY Check the following: Copier’s condition Action Nothing happens when Check the power cord. Is it properly the switch is turned on. plugged into the outlet? Plug it in firm ly. - Page 33 IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY Copier’s condition Action M isfeeds occur fre- Is the right kind of paper in the cassette? quently. Paper size and w eight m ust be w ithin the m inim um and m axim um standards set for this copier.
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Page 34: If You Cannot Make Copies Properly
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES PROPERLY IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES PROPERLY PROPERLY Problem Cause Action Copies appear The original has a gray or Adjust the image dirty. colored background. density. page 18. The image density is too dark. -
Page 35: Is Lit: Load Paper
IS LIT: LOAD PAPER d IS LIT: LOAD PAPER IS LIT: LOAD PAPER Not e: For a list of usable paper sizes, see page 66. Not e: If you want t o change t he paper size, see page 44. Non-recommended Paper For The Paper Cassette Folded, curled, or dam aged paper Torn paper... -
Page 36: Loading Paper
IS LIT: LOAD PAPER Loading Paper Pull out the paper cassette............Load paper in the paper cas- sette. M ake sure not to stack paper above the limit m ark of the side guide. M axim um capacity: 250 sheets (80 g/m , 20 lb) ............ -
Page 37: Bis Lit Or Blinking: Add Toner
IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER f IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER When the Add Toner B indicator blinks, it is time to supply toner (copying is still possible). When the Add Toner B indicator is continu- ously on, copies cannot be made until the toner bottle is replaced. - Page 38 IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER Remove the black cap from the bottle. Leave stopper in bottle. Store the cap — you w ill need in step 7............Open the top unit. To stop the top unit from spring- ing up, keep one hand on it while opening it.
- Page 39 IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER Take o u t t h e u sed b o t t l e, slow ly so you do not spill toner............If for some reason there is no cap on the removed toner bot- tle, remove the cap from under the lever.
- Page 40 IS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER Close the lever............Close the top unit with both hands. After you close the top unit, the copier replenishes toner for about 1 m inute. After the copier stops, make sure that the Add Toner indicator is off.
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Page 41: Changing The Imaging Unit
CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT When "iu" and the copy set number appear on the copy counter by turns, it is time to change the imaging unit and the ozone filter (copying is still possible). When "iu" is continuously displayed, copies cannot be made until the imaging unit and the ozone filter are replaced. - Page 42 CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT Take out the new imaging unit from the black bag horizon- tally............Put the used imaging unit into the black bag horizontally not to spill the toner. Do not shake the im aging unit to the right or left.
- Page 43 CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT Com pletely rem ove the tape from inside the imaging unit by pulling it out as shown. Hold down the unit w ith one hand to avoid turning it over. Pull out the tape in the direction of the arrow on the tape.
- Page 44 CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT Open the lever in the direction of the arrow............Put the cap side of the toner bottle under the lever............Push the other side of the toner bottle in until it locks in position............
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Page 45: How To Change The Ozone Filter
CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT How To Change The Ozone Filter While you change the ozone filter, be careful not to stain your hands with carbon. (Try not to touch filter surface.) Move the tab in the direction of the arrow while pulling the tape edge —... -
Page 46: Clearing Misfeeds
CLEARING MISFEEDS CLEARING MISFEEDS CLEARING MISFEEDS When there is a paper misfeed, the Check Paper Path ( ) indicator or Load Paper ( ) indicator will light. Caution: When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing sec- tion because it could be very hot. Note: When you clear a misfeed, be careful not to touch the blue material (OPC). -
Page 47: When Is Lit
CLEARING MISFEEDS If the paper cassette has run out of paper, load paper. See page 30. If paper remains in the paper cassette, follow the steps be- low. M ake sure that the end plate and side plates are positioned prop- erly to m atch the paper size you are using. - Page 48 CLEARING MISFEEDS Grasp the part of the imaging unit as shown in the illustra- tion and lift the imaging unit to r em o v e t h e m i sf ed pap er . Then, return the imaging unit to its original position.
- Page 49 CHANGING THE COPIER’S SETTINGS CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE ............. 44 USER TOOLS..................47 How To Access User Tools............47 How To Change Adjustment Value Or Modes ......48 User Tool Menu ................. 49...
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Page 50: Changing The Paper Size
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE Lift up slightly and pull out the paper cassette............Remove the copy paper............Remove the end plate. If you are changing the paper size from 8 "... - Page 51 CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE Set the end plate to the paper size you want to use. If you are changing to 8 " x 14", put the end plate in the hole of the cassette. If you use only 8 "...
- Page 52 CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE Load paper in the cassette. M ake sure not to stack paper above the limit m ark of the side guide. M axim um capacity: 250 sheets (80 g/m , 20 lb) ............When you use 8 "...
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Page 53: User Tools
USER TOOLS USER TOOLS USER TOOLS You can change or set the copier’s settings using the follow ing user tools. How To Access User Tools Turn off the m ain sw itch............While pressing the Clear/St op key, turn on the m ain sw itch............ -
Page 54: How To Change Adjustment Value Or Modes
USER TOOLS How To Change Adjustment Value Or Modes Access the user tool you w ant to adjust ( See page 47). The user tool’s num ber w ill be lit in the copy counter............Enter the required setting using the U p (+) and D ow n (-) keys. -
Page 55: User Tool Menu
USER TOOLS User Tool Menu 1. Image density level selection If the im age density is too dark or too light soon after installing a new im aging unit, adjust it using this function. When you want to adjust the image density after using the imaging unit for a long time, adjust it using "10. - Page 56 USER TOOLS 3. Adjusting image density of the left manual image density indicator The density represented by the l e f t i n d i c a t o r c a n b e m ad e lighter. For how to change settings, page 47.
- Page 57 USER TOOLS 6. Auto reset time As a default setting, the copier w ill reset itself 1 m inute after the final copy is m ade or after the last tim e any key is pressed. If a 1 m inute reset tim e is not appropriate, you can change this tim e.
- Page 58 USER TOOLS Press the D ark er key. You w ill find the second 2 digits of the total copy quantity are displayed on the copy counter. Example: When 12345 copies are made, "23" is displayed on the copy counter. At that time, the next image density indicator to the right is lit.
- Page 59 USER TOOLS 9. Check the imaging unit counter When "iu" is displayed on the copy counter, you have to change the im aging unit. When the im aging unit counter is approxim ately 30,000, the life of the unit is finished. You can check how m any copies you have m ade using this im aging unit using this function.
- Page 60 USER TOOLS Press the D ark er key again. You w ill find the last 2 digits of the total copy quantity are displayed on the copy counter. Example: When the counter is 12345, "45" is displayed on the copy counter. At that time, the right image density indicator is lit.
- Page 61 MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER DO’S AND DON’TS USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES M AINTAINING YOUR COPIER ............56 Exposure Glass ................56 Platen Cover ................56 Corona Wires (Transfer corona wire and charge corona wire) ..................... 57 Guide Plates ................60 DO’S AND DON’TS ................
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Page 62: Maintaining Your Copier
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER To maintain high copy quality, clean the following parts and units regularly. Exposure Glass Clean the exposure glass with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. If you do not clean the exposure glass, copies m ay be dirty. -
Page 63: Corona Wires (Transfer Corona Wire And Charge Corona Wire)
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Corona Wires (Transfer corona wire and charge corona wire) Clean the w ires by follow ing the procedures below . If you do not clean the wires, w hite streaks appear on copies or image density becomes uneven. Caution: When cleaning corona wires, do not touch the fusing section because it... - Page 64 MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Insert the square end of the tool between the wire (charge corona wire) as shown oppo- site. Note: Be sure to insert the cleaning tool as shown in the illustration. If you set the tool in the wrong direction, the charge corona wire may be damaged.
- Page 65 MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Push the forked end of the tool onto the other wire (transfer corona wire) — the round seal should face upwards. Note: Be sure to insert the cleaning tool as shown in the illustration. If you set the tool in the wrong direction, the transfer corona wire may be damaged.
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Page 66: Guide Plates
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER Close the top unit with both hands........................Guide Plates Open the top unit. Then, re- move the imaging unit and put it on a piece of spread out pa- per. Cover the blue m aterial (OPC) with paper not to expose it to the light. -
Page 67: Do's And Don'ts
DO’S AND DON’TS DO’S AND DON’TS DO’S AND DON’TS Copier General operation Open the copy tray under the following conditions: When you make 20 or more 8 " x 11", A4 copies. When you make 10 or more 8 " x 14" copies. When you use curled paper. -
Page 68: Copy Paper
DO’S AND DON’TS When you replace the imaging unit and close the top unit, push the top of the copier with both hands as show n in the illustration. While copying, do not turn off the main sw itch. While copying, do not open the top unit. While copying, do not lift the platen cover. -
Page 69: Use And Storage Of Supplies
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES Copy Paper Copy paper of the types or in the conditions listed below are not recommended for this copier. Folded, curled, creased, or damaged paper Torn paper Damp paper Perforated paper... -
Page 70: Toner Storage
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES Paper Storage Paper should alw ays be stored properly. Im properly stored paper m ight result in poor im age reproduction, creased copies, and paper m isfeeds. Generally, avoid curling and absorption of m oisture. Avoid storing paper in humid areas. - Page 71 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ................66 Main Copier ................66...
- Page 72 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Main Copier Desktop Configuration Dry electrostatic transfer system Copy Process Sheet/Book Originals Type 1: A5 ~ B4, 5 " x 8 " ~ 8 " x 14" Original Size Type 2: A5 ~ B4, 5 " x 8 "...
- Page 73 SPECIFICATIONS Bottle exchange (91g/bottle) Toner Replenish- ment Copy Tray Capac- Copy tray in Copy tray in the closed the open position position " x 11" , A4 20 sheets 50 sheets " x 14" 10 sheets 50 sheets See the inside of the front cover of this m anual. Pow er Source Pow er Consump- M axim um...
- Page 74 RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER...
- Page 75 RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER When you have to move the copier by vehicle, put your copier in the cardboard box this way. Find the box your copier came Pull out the plug from the out- let and remove paper from the cassette.
- Page 76 RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER Close the top unit with both hands............Put the imaging unit horizon- tally into the black bag. Do not shake the imaging unit to the right or left............Set the pieces of styrene foam to both sides of the imaging unit.
- Page 77 RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER Open the platen cover............Insert the two metal rods into the holes on both sides of the exposure glass. M ake sure to insert the metal rods to prevent a m achine failure while m oving the copier............
- Page 78 RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER Put the cassette in the clear wrapper............Put the copier in the clear bag............Put the copier in the cardboard box............Firmly put the styrene foam on the copier.
- Page 79 RE-PACKING YOUR COPIER Set the big support on the cop- ier. Then put the small sup- port, imaging unit box and pa- per cassette on the big sup- port............Seal the box firmly using the gum tape.
- Page 80 INDEX INDEX INDEX copy paper, 62 COPYING Access To Copier, v Full Size Copying, 16 Access User Tools, 47 Counter up/down, 51 ADD TONER, 31 - 34 Add Toner indicator, 4 - 5 Auto and manual image DAILY MAINTENANCE, 56 - 60 density level selection, 54 Exposure Glass, 56 Auto image density, 18...
- Page 81 INDEX SPECIFICATIONS, 66 - 67 Main Copier, 66 MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER, Stand-by Condition, 8 56 - 60 Start key, 4 - 5 Manual image density, 18 STARTING THE COPIER, 8 - 9 Manual Image Density indicator, SUPPLIES NOTES, 62 - 64 Manual Image Density indicators, 5 Three Digit indicator, 5...