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Ricoh Aficio 3131 Operator's Manual

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FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS
Before making copies
How to make copies
Setting of basic copy modes
Color editing and adjustment
Using the editing functions
Using the special functions
Selecting finishing modes (Using the optional finishers)
Network scanning function (Using the optional printer controller)
When the graphic symbols flash on the touch panel
Maintenance
Specifications & Options
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before
using the machine.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS Before making copies How to make copies Setting of basic copy modes Color editing and adjustment Using the editing functions Using the special functions Selecting finishing modes (Using the optional finishers) Network scanning function (Using the optional printer controller) When the graphic symbols flash on the touch panel Maintenance Specifications &...
  • Page 2 FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Our Quality Is Second To None

    OUR QUALITY IS SECOND TO NONE Supplies / Parts Dependability Genuine supplies from the supplier are subjected to the strictest of inspections so that every supply you receive will perform at optimal levels. High Productivity Genuine supplies from the supplier are created to meet the demands of our competitive world and provide high-speed reliable trouble-free copies when you need them.
  • Page 4 OUR QUALITY IS SECOND TO NONE (Cont.) General ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 Our toner plants are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Our toner is of the highest quality and are environmental friendly. Service and Support Benefits Our Service engineers are certified to keep your copier performing at optimum levels. To ensure continuous image quality, utilize an authorized Service provider to care for and perform periodical maintenance on your copier.

  • Page 5: Preface

    PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Digital Color Copier SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131. This Operator’s Manual describes the following: • how to use the digital color copier • how to inspect and carry out maintenance on the digital copier • how to remedy mechanical and copying problems The Color Guidebook in color, which comes in a separate volume explains copy density adjustment, color adjustment, copy editing, image editing and image processing in a way that is easy for you to understand.

  • Page 6: Features

    PREFACE (Cont.) Features This is a digital color copier employing a 4-step tandem copy process, which is capable of high-speed full-color copying. It incorporates a display with a touch panel and menu keys that graphically represent copier functions. As a result, anybody can make clear-looking copies quickly and easily. This machine also has the following convenient features, functions and options.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Our quality is second to none ......................1 Preface ..............................3 Features .............................. 4 Table of contents ..........................5 Precautions ............................8 1. Installation ............................8 2. General Precautions ........................9 3. Safety Information ........................11 Disclaimer notice ..........................13 Forgery prevention function / Storage of color copies ..............

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) 4. Color editing and adjustment ......................4-1 1. Monocolor copying ........................4-2 2. Hue adjustment ........................... 4-3 3. Saturation ............................ 4-4 4. Color balance (YMCK adjustment) ..................... 4-5 5. RGB adjustment .......................... 4-6 6. One-touch adjustment ........................ 4-7 7.
  • Page 9 7. Selecting finishing modes (Using the optional finishers) ............7-1 1. Finishing modes and finishers (optional) ................... 7-2 2. Sort/group copying ........................7-3 3. Staple sorting ..........................7-4 4. Magazine sort & saddle stitching mode (booklet mode) ............7-6 5. Hole punching mode ........................7-8 8.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS 1. Installation This machine should be installed by a qualified service technician. Note: The packing material should be disposed of properly. To obtain the best possible results, this copier should be used in conjunction with a dedicated AC power line at the following ratings. 115V–60Hz, 16A Notes: 1.

  • Page 11: General Precautions

    2. General Precautions Handle and use the copier gently and carefully. • Do not place anything on the paper drawers or the original feeding tray. • Never allow the power cable to be trampled on or pinched between hard objects, otherwise an accident or electrical trouble might occur.
  • Page 12 PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) 2. General Precautions (Cont.) Warning Label Copying Prohibition Label Identification Label Explanatory Label Warning for high > < CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT temperature areas APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUCTO DE LASER DE CLASE 1 Certification Label...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    3. Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 14 Fixing the adjusters (stoppers) There are two adjusters (stoppers) located in the front bottom part of the copier. After moving/installing the copier, be sure to turn the adjusters clockwise to fix them firmly on the ground. *To unlock the adjusters when moving the copier, turn them counterclockwise.

  • Page 15: Disclaimer Notice

    DISCLAIMER NOTICE The following notice sets out the exclusions and limitations of liability of the supplier (including its employees, agents and sub-contractors) to any purchaser or user (‘User’) of this machine, including its accessories, options and bundled software (‘Product’) 1. The exclusions and limitations of liability referred to in this notice shall be effective to the fullest extent permissible at law.

  • Page 16: Forgery Prevention Function / Storage Of Color Copies

    FORGERY PREVENTION FUNCTION / STORAGE OF COLOR COPIES FORGERY PREVENTION FUNCTION This copier has a forgery prevention function. Please ensure that your digital full-color copier is not used for making copies of prohibited items. Copying the following items is normally prohibited by local law: Bank bills, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver’s licenses.

  • Page 17: Before Making Copies

    1. BEFORE MAKING COPIES 1. Description of the digital color copier and the optional equipment ..- Main components ..................1-2 - Optional equipment ..................1-3 - Control panel ....................1-4 - Touch panel ....................1-6 2. Turning ON the power switch ............. - Controlling the use of the copier with access codes ........

  • Page 18: Description Of The Digital Color Copier And The Optional Equipment

    1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COLOR COPIER AND THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Main Components Original cover (Optional) Original scales Original glass Control panel Exit cover (Left side) Drawers*1 Power switch Bypass guide Feed side cover Paper size indicator Operator’s manual pocket (Back side) Toner cartridges Fuser unit...

  • Page 19: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment Reversing Automatic Document Feeder Automatically feeds a placed stack of originals one by one to have them copied. Automatic Duplexer This reverses the copies in order to make duplex copies. Optional Drawer Modules One optional module cannot be attached when the automatic duplexer (optional) is installed. Large-Capacity Feeder Feeds up to 1500 sheets of LT-sized paper (21lb.) continuously.

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COLOR COPIER AND THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Cont.) Control Panel TIMER lamp TIMER lamp lights when the timer is being used. HELP key When this key is pressed, the appropriate operation procedures are displayed. PRINTER/NETWORK key If you have a printing and scanning option (printer controller) installed, press this key to switch between the printer/scanner function and copier function.
  • Page 21 ACCESS CODE key Press this key to administer the users of the copier by the access code. Press this key again when you finish making copies so that the next person must enter his/her own access code to make the copier available again.

  • Page 22: Touch Panel

    1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COLOR COPIER AND THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Cont.) Touch Panel When the power is turned on, the following basic screen is shown on the touch panel. (If each department is controlled by an access code, a different screen is displayed. Page 1-9) On the screen, currently set functions, selected functions and the copier status are shown using messages and illustrations.
  • Page 23 Set functions confirmation key This key allows you to confirm the functions that have been set. (The display shown on the right is an example.) The icons displayed on the screen are as follows (some icons may not appear on the screen): Clearing the Functions Selected If you press any key that is half-tone shaded, the function selected is cleared.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Power Switch

    2. TURNING ON THE POWER SWITCH Turn ON the power switch. - This message appears on the message panel of the Basic Screen: Wait Warming Up About 4 minutes later, the copier will become ready for copying. - This message appears on the message panel: READY While the copier is warming up, you can use the Auto Job Start function.

  • Page 25: Controlling The Use Of The Copier With Access Codes

    Controlling the Use of the Copier with Access Codes With the use of access codes, you can restrict copier users as well as manage copy volumes made by individual groups or departments of your company. * Registering, changing and deleting an access code Page 6-25 When the department management function is in use, the screen shown on the right appears immediately...

  • Page 26: Energy-Saving Functions

    3. ENERGY-SAVING FUNCTIONS Off-mode (Base model) The power switch of the copier automatically shuts off when the copier is not being used for a certain period of time. The default setting is “OFF”, however, the period of time until the switch is turned OFF is selectable between 3 and 240 minutes on the “AUTO SHUTOFF”...

  • Page 27: How To Make Copies

    2. HOW TO MAKE COPIES 1. General copying procedures ............2. Setting copy paper ..............- Acceptable copy paper types and sizes ............2-4 - Handling and storing paper ................2-5 - Changing the paper size of the drawer / Setting the drawer for special uses ... 2-6 3.

  • Page 28: General Copying Procedures

    1. GENERAL COPYING PROCEDURES After setting (confirming) paper in the drawers, place the originals. When the START key is pressed with any settings unchanged, copies are made in the initial (default) settings (*1). You can make copies as desired by setting different copy modes. The initial (default) settings of the copier at the time of installation Initial (default) settings are as shown on the right.
  • Page 29 ACCESS FUNCTION CLEAR TIMER HELP STOP BLACK FULL COLOR PRINTER / NETWORK START ENERGY SAVER AUTO COLOR INTERRUPT CLEAR Place the next original (2nd side) and press the START key. - Set the first page of your originals first. - You can also press the YES key before pressing the START key to perform the same operation.

  • Page 30: Setting Copy Paper

    2. SETTING COPY PAPER Acceptable Copy Paper Types and Sizes Feeder Paper Type Paper Size Maximum Capacity Remarks Drawers Thin paper (Standard size) 600 sheets (optional (17-20 lb.) LT format: LD, LG, LT, LT-R, ST-R, Drawer Plain Paper COMP (10 ”x14”), 13”LG (8 ”x13”) 600 sheets (24 lb.)

  • Page 31: Handling And Storing Paper

    Recommended Paper / Handling and Storing Paper Handling and Storing Paper Pay attention to the following points: - Avoid using paper that is specially treated or paper that was printed on another machine, and also avoid performing double copying on the same side of paper; this may cause a malfunction. - Do not use paper with creases, wrinkles or prone to curling, slippery paper, or rough paper;...

  • Page 32: Changing The Paper Size Of The Drawer / Setting The Drawer For Special Uses

    2. SETTING COPY PAPER (Cont.) Changing the Paper Size of the Drawer / Setting the Drawer for Special Uses The paper size of the drawers of the copier can be changed. The drawers can also be set for THIN, THICK1 paper or OHP films. * Bypass copying Page 6-5 Pull out the drawer toward you.
  • Page 33 Press the drawer key corresponding to that in which the paper size has been changed. Press the key of the paper size newly set. - Pressing the Next key will display the AB format paper sizes. Setting the Drawer for THIN/THICK1/OHP Film For types of copy paper that can be set in the drawer Page 2-4 Place the THICK1 paper (or THIN paper or OHP films)
  • Page 34 2. SETTING COPY PAPER (Cont.) Changing the Paper Size of the Drawer / Setting the Drawer for Special Uses (Cont.) Press the drawer key in which the THICK1 paper (or THIN paper or OHP films) has been set, then select the THICK1 (or THIN or OHP ) key.

  • Page 35: Setting Originals

    3. SETTING ORIGINALS Acceptable Original Types and Sizes Sizes capable of Setting place Types of originals Maximum size Remarks automatic detection Do not place any heavy Glass Sheets Width:11.7” Regular size object (8.83 lb. or over) on Three-dimensional objects Length:17.0” LT format: Books LD, LG, LT, LT-R, ST-R,...

  • Page 36: When Placing An Original On The Glass

    3. SETTING ORIGINALS (Cont.) When Placing an Original on the Glass Sheet Originals Raising the original cover or the reversing automatic document feeder (optional), place the original face down on the glass. Align the original against the left inner corner of the Original glass.

  • Page 37: When Using The Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (Optional)

    When Using the Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (optional) Precautions for Using the Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (optional) Do not use the following types of originals as they tend to misfeed or become damaged: (1) Badly wrinkled or folded originals; in particular, (4) Clipped or stapled originals originals whose leading edge is curled may fail to be correctly fed.
  • Page 38 3. SETTING ORIGINALS (Cont.) When Using the Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (optional) (Cont.) In the Continuous Feed Mode Page 6-2 - Be sure to set only originals with the same width. Mixed-sized originals Page 6-4 - Align the originals in the order from the top. After aligning the edges of originals well, place them face up and align the slides to the width of the originals.
  • Page 39 In the Single-feed Mode Page 6-3 Align the slides to the desired original size. Slide Insert the original face up and straight along the slides; it will then be pulled in automatically. - When the original starts being pulled in, let go of it. 2-13...

  • Page 40: Auto Job Start (Job Preset)

    4. AUTO JOB START (JOB PRESET) During Warming up While the copier is warming up (when the power switch is just turned on, etc.), you can preset the copy modes. Copying operation starts when warming up has been completed. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s).

  • Page 41: During Copying

    During Copying You can preset the next copy modes during a copy run. You cannot preset the next copy modes during the scanning of the originals. Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the JOB PRESET key during a copy run. - The following message appears: JOB PRESETTING Select other copy modes as required.

  • Page 42: During Printing (Optional)

    4. AUTO JOB START (JOB PRESET) (Cont.) During Printing (optional) When the copier is being used as a printer (optional), you can interrupt it and make copies after the current printing job is completed. Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COPY JOB REQUEST key during printing. - The screen on the right appears during printing.

  • Page 43: Interrupt Copying

    5. INTERRUPT COPYING While multicopying is in progress, you can interrupt it and make copies from different originals. Only sheets that have already been set (in the drawer, optional large-capacity feeder or sheet bypass) are available in interrupt copying. *The following functions are not available: - duplex - book center erase - dual-page...

  • Page 44: Canceling/Resuming A Copy Operation

    6. CANCELING/RESUMING A COPY OPERATION You can suspend or cancel a copy operation during multicopying including scanning, or resume the suspended copy operation. Suspending a Copy Operation Press the STOP key on the control panel during FUNCTION CLEAR ACCESS copying. STOP START CLEAR...

  • Page 45: Setting Of Basic Copy Modes

    3. SETTING OF BASIC COPY MODES 1. Paper selection ................- Automatic paper selection (APS) ..............3-2 - Manual paper selection ................. 3-3 2. Reduction and enlargement copying ......... - Using automatic magnification selection (AMS) ..........3-4 - Specifying both original size and copy size ............ 3-5 - Using the reduction/Enlargement zoom keys or one-touch zoom keys ...

  • Page 46: Paper Selection

    1. PAPER SELECTION Automatic Paper Selection (APS) When you place regular-sized originals on the glass or in the reversing automatic document feeder (optional), the built-in sensors automatically work to detect the size of the originals, helping the copier select and copy on paper that is the same size as the original. * Depending on the condition of the original, automatic paper selection may not work correctly.

  • Page 47: Manual Paper Selection

    Manual Paper Selection It may not be possible for the device to perform Automatic Paper Selection with highly transparent originals such as OHP films and tracing paper, wholly dark originals or originals with dark borders, or irregular sized originals such as newspapers and magazines. For these types of originals, use manual paper selection.

  • Page 48: Reduction And Enlargement Copying

    2. REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING Using Automatic Magnification Selection (AMS) The built-in sensors automatically detect the size of the original(s) and calculate the reproduction ratio using the specified paper size. * It is not possible for the device to perform Automatic Magnification Selection with highly transparent originals such as OHP films and tracing paper, wholly dark originals or originals with dark borders, or irregular sized originals such as newspapers and magazines.

  • Page 49: Specifying Both Original Size And Copy Size

    Specifying both Original Size and Copy Size When the original size and copy size are specified, the reproduction ratio is automatically calculated to make copies. * Set the size for “the OTHER” key as required ( Page 6-16). When the set originals or paper are standard sizes other than LD, LG, LT or ST, you will select the OTHER key on the screen of step 4 below.

  • Page 50: Using The Reduction/Enlargement Zoom Keys Or One-Touch Zoom Keys

    2. REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING (Cont.) Using the Reduction/Enlargement Zoom Keys or One-touch Zoom Keys Use the Reduction/Enlargement Zoom keys to set the desired reproduction ratio. The reproduction ratio is adjustable from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. Use the one-touch keys, 400% , 200% , 100% (actual ratio), 50% or 25% for easier setting. Place paper in the drawer(s).

  • Page 51: Reducing/Enlarging Photos To Standard Size (Photo Zoom Key)

    Reducing/Enlarging Photos to Standard Size (Photo Zoom Key) Use the PHOTO ZOOM key for reduction/enlargement of photos as originals. There are four types of photo sizes as set items, however, the desired size other than these four can be set. - Place a photo on the original glass in a landscape direction.
  • Page 52 2. REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING (Cont.) Reducing/Enlarging Photos to Standard Size (Photo Zoom Key) (Cont.) Press the ORIGINAL SIZE key of the same size as the original (photo). - The actual size when the 3”x5” key is used is 3.5”x5.0”. - The photo size may differ a little depending on the printing laboratory.

  • Page 53: Duplex Copying (1-Sided, 2-Sided, Book-Type)

    3. DUPLEX COPYING (1-SIDED, 2-SIDED, BOOK-TYPE) This function allows you to set the type of originals (1-sided, 2-sided or book-type) and the desired type of copying (1-sided or 2-sided). Original Copy -12- -15- -12- -13- -13- -15- require the optional reversing automatic document feeder to be installed. require the optional automatic duplexer to be installed.
  • Page 54 3. DUPLEX COPYING (1-SIDED, 2-SIDED, BOOK-TYPE) (Cont.) 1-Sided Originals 1-Sided Copies (default setting) Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Confirm that the 1 1 mode is selected in the ba- sic mode. - If the “1-SIDED 1-SIDED”...
  • Page 55 1-Sided Originals 2-Sided Copies The optional automatic duplexer must be installed. Duplex copying can be performed in the thin paper (17~20 lb.) and the plain paper (21~28 lb.) modes. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 - When using this mode in bypass copying ( Page 6-5), be sure to specify the paper size.
  • Page 56 3. DUPLEX COPYING (1-SIDED, 2-SIDED, BOOK-TYPE) (Cont.) 2-Sided Originals 2-Sided Copies The optional reversing automatic document feeder and the automatic duplexer must be installed. Duplex copying can be performed in the thin paper (17~20 lb.) and the plain paper (21~28 lb.) modes. Place paper in the drawer(s).
  • Page 57 On the basic screen, press the key (shaded) on the right. Press the 2 1 key. Select other copy modes as required. Press the START key. Book-Type Originals 2-Sided Copies The optional automatic duplexer must be installed. Duplex copying can be performed in the thin paper (17~20 lb.) and the plain paper (21~28 lb.) modes.
  • Page 58 3. DUPLEX COPYING (1-SIDED, 2-SIDED, BOOK-TYPE) (Cont.) Press the BOOK 2 key. Select the book copying type. - Press the RIGHT RIGHT key if copying should start at a right-hand page and end at a right-hand page. By the same token, you can choose from among the RIGHT LEFT , LEFT LEFT and LEFT RIGHT keys.

  • Page 59: Copy Density Adjustment

    4. COPY DENSITY ADJUSTMENT There are two types of image density adjustments: manual mode (default setting) and automatic mode. In the manual mode, you can select the desired level of image density. It is recommended that lighter- density originals be copied in the manual copy density mode. In the automatic mode, the sensors automatically detect the density of each original and select the optimum image density and background level.

  • Page 60: Color Mode

    5. COLOR MODE This function is to switch the color copy mode and black-and-white copy mode. Press the desired color mode selection key. TIMER - The lamp inside of the selected key lights. - FULL COLOR : Regardless of color, all originals are HELP BLACK FULL COLOR...

  • Page 61: Original Mode

    6. ORIGINAL MODE By selecting an original mode according to the type of your originals, you can make copies with the suitable image. * Be sure to select the original mode after having selected the color mode. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s).
  • Page 62 3-18 SETTING OF BASIC COPY MODES...

  • Page 63: Color Editing And Adjustment

    4. COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Monocolor copying..............2. Hue adjustment ................. 3. Saturation .................. 4. Color balance (YMCK adjustment) ..........5. RGB adjustment ................ 6. One-touch adjustment ............... 7. Background adjustment ............. 8. Sharpness adjustment ...............

  • Page 64: Monocolor Copying

    1. MONOCOLOR COPYING You can select one color out of the 10 colors of the color sample seal to make a monocolor copy. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu. Then press the MONOCOLOR key.

  • Page 65: Hue Adjustment

    2. HUE ADJUSTMENT This function is available to allow you to adjust the hue by changing the hue circle. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu. Then press the HUE/SATURATION key.

  • Page 66: Saturation

    3. SATURATION This function allows you to adjust the saturation of copies. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu. Then press the HUE/SATURATION key. Press the SATURATION key, then the + or - key to adjust the saturation.

  • Page 67: Color Balance (Ymck Adjustment)

    4. COLOR BALANCE (YMCK ADJUSTMENT) This function allows you to adjust the color balance of copies by changing the strength of the primary colors (Yellow(Y), Magenta(M), Cyan(C) and Black(K)). Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu.

  • Page 68: Rgb Adjustment

    5. RGB ADJUSTMENT This function allows you to adjust the color balance by changing the strength of Red(R), Green(G) and Blue(B). Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu. Then press the RGB ADJUSTMENT key.

  • Page 69: One-Touch Adjustment

    6. ONE-TOUCH ADJUSTMENT You can make the image quality warm, cool, vivid or clear with just one touch. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu. Then press the ONE TOUCH ADJUSTMENT key. Press the WARM ( COOL , VIVID , or CLEAR ) key.

  • Page 70: Background Adjustment

    7. BACKGROUND ADJUSTMENT This function allows you to emphasize the background of light color originals or to avoid copying the background of dark color originals or rear side of originals. This function is available in the black or monocolor mode as well. *The automatic density mode is not available with this function.

  • Page 71: Sharpness Adjustment

    8. SHARPNESS ADJUSTMENT This function allows you to emphasize the letters and edges of images. This function is available in the black or monocolor mode as well. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the COLOR key to enter the color menu. Then press the SHARPNESS key.
  • Page 72 4-10 COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 73 5. USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 1. Image shift ................2. Edge erase ................3. Book center erase ..............4. Dual-page ................. 5. Full image ................. 6. 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 ................7. Magazine sort (from the editing menu) ........5-11 8.

  • Page 74: Using The Editing Functions

    1. IMAGE SHIFT With this feature, a margin for binding is created on each copy. You can place a binding margin on either the right or left side of the copy. You can also create binding margins on copies of book originals if you use this mode in combination with the Dual-Page mode (double-sided) or duplex copying from book originals.
  • Page 75 Adjust the binding margin, then press the SET key. - The default width of the margin is 7 mm. - To adjust the width, press the 0mm or 30mm key to select the desired number, then press the SET key. - In duplex copying, margins on the back are created on the other side of those in the front.

  • Page 76: Edge Erase

    2. EDGE ERASE If your original has a dirty or torn edge, it may be reproduced as a black stain on the copy. In that case, use Edge Erase Copying. A white border is created along the edges of the copy, eliminating those black stains.

  • Page 77: Book Center Erase

    3. BOOK CENTER ERASE This function allows you to erase the shadow in the center of a book original. Before After the book center has been erased Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 - When using this mode in bypass copying ( Page 6-5), be sure to specify the paper size.

  • Page 78: Dual-Page

    4. DUAL-PAGE Utilizing this feature allows the facing pages of a book or magazine to be copied page by page onto two separate sheets of paper or duplex-copied on one sheet. There is no need to move the original on the glass.
  • Page 79 Place the first page(s) to be copied on the glass, and press the START key. - If you do not copy your originals from the first page, the copies will not be arranged in the same order as the original. - Center the book on the yellow indicator line with the bottom toward you.

  • Page 80: Full Image

    5. FULL IMAGE When the image occupies the entire original (to the edges), use Full Image Copying to reduce the ratio a little bit so that the edges of the image will not be missed. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 - When using this mode in bypass copying ( Page 6-5),...
  • Page 81 6. 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 This feature allows multiple originals to be reduced and copied onto a single sheet of paper. There are two modes: 2 IN 1 copying, where two originals are copied onto a single sheet, and 4 IN 1 copying, where four originals are copied onto a single sheet.

  • Page 82: In 1 / 4 In 1

    6. 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 (Cont.) Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 - When using this mode in bypass copying ( Page 6-5), be sure to specify the paper size. To make copies onto paper which is not the same size as originals, press the ZOOM...

  • Page 83: Magazine Sort (From The Editing Menu)

    7. MAGAZINE SORT (FROM THE EDITING MENU) The magazine sort mode allows 1-sided originals to be copied and sorted so that they can be folded and bound along a center line like typical magazines or booklets. LD, LT-R, A3, A4-R and B4 are available. •...
  • Page 84 7. MAGAZINE SORT (FROM THE EDITING MENU) (Cont.) Adjust the binding margin and press the SET key. - The default width of the margin is 12 mm. - To adjust the width, press the 2mm or 30mm key to select the desired number, then press the SET key. - If the optional finisher (SR940) equipped with the saddle stitcher is installed, copies can be automatically stapled along their center line.

  • Page 85: X-Y Zoom

    8. X-Y ZOOM You can make copies with different reproduction ratios set for the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) directions, respectively. 100% 200% 100% 200% Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Place the original(s). Page 2-9 Press the EDIT key to enter the editing menu, and press the XY ZOOM key.

  • Page 86: Image Editing

    9. IMAGE EDITING Trimming/Masking You can select an area on an original and copy it with the area trimmed (only the inside of the area copied) or masked (only the outside of the area copied). One rectangular area can be specified on an original.
  • Page 87 Place an original on the glass to specify the area. - Set the original face up with the bottom toward you, fit its top left corner against the top left corner of the glass, and align it with the original scale. Using the original scale on the left and the inner (top) scale, read the position of the desired area as follows:...

  • Page 88: Mirror Image

    9. IMAGE EDITING (Cont.) Mirror Image Copies are made with images completely reversed in terms of right and left. Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 - When using this mode in bypass copying ( Page 6-5), be sure to specify the paper size. Place the original(s).

  • Page 89: Negative/Positive Reversal

    Negative/Positive Reversal In the full color mode, this function allows you to reverse both the hue and the shading of the entire original when making copies. In the black mode or monocolor mode, only the shading of the entire original is reversed. Place paper in the drawer(s).

  • Page 90: Centering

    10. CENTERING You can trim all of or a part of an original and copy it out in the center of a sheet. * Centering is only possible with standard sized originals. * If the settings of the original and copy sizes are not made appropriately, the image may not be copied completely.
  • Page 91 When centering a part of an original, place the original on the glass to specify the area. - Set the original face up with the bottom toward you, fit its top left corner against the top left corner of the glass, and align it with the original scale.

  • Page 92: Image Repeat

    11. IMAGE REPEAT You can repeat the entire original or a part of the area of the original on the copy. * Image repeat is only possible with standard sized originals. However, a non-standard sized original can be copied if it is placed on a standard sized original and its area is specified. Non-standard size Standard size Place paper in the drawer(s).
  • Page 93 Enter the distance values read for the area to be repeated. - Key in the value for X1 with the digital keys and press the upper SET key. - Similarly, set t he values for X2, Y1 and Y2. Press the lower SET key. Select the repeat number.
  • Page 94 5-22 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 95 6. USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Continuous original feeding / Single original feeding ....2. Mixed-sized originals ............... 3. Bypass copying ................ - Bypass copying on standard size or full bleed paper ........6-7 - Bypass copying on non-standard size paper ..........6-9 - Thin Paper/Thick Paper/OHP Film/Special Paper/Sticker Label ....

  • Page 96: Using The Special Functions

    1. CONTINUOUS ORIGINAL FEEDING / SINGLE ORIGINAL FEEDING When using the optional reversing automatic document feeder, you can select the continuous feed mode (default setting) where multiple (or single) originals are continuously fed in one by one, or the single-feed mode where if you insert an original, it is automatically pulled in and starts being copied. Continuous Feed Mode Place paper in the drawer(s).
  • Page 97 Single-feed Mode Place paper in the drawer(s). Page 2-4 Press the PROGRAM key to enter the program menu, and press the ADF key. Press the SADF key. Select other copy modes as required. Place an original. Page 2-9 - The original is automatically pulled in and the screen changes as shown on the right.

  • Page 98: Mixed-Sized Originals

    2. MIXED-SIZED ORIGINALS When the optional reversing automatic document feeder is used, different-sized originals can be cop- ied at the same time in this copying mode, if their widths are the same. * Do not set originals whose widths are different. Place paper in the drawer(s).

  • Page 99: Bypass Copying

    3. BYPASS COPYING When the desired size of paper is not set in any of the drawers, or when you want to make copies on Full Bleed or non-standard sized paper, use the sheet bypass. The modes below are available even in bypass copying if the paper size is specified: - automatic paper selection - automatic magnification selection - duplex...
  • Page 100 3. BYPASS COPYING (Cont.) Bypass Copying The general procedure for making bypass copies (the paper size is not specified) is described below. Set sheets of paper on the bypass guide and align the slides with the size of the paper. - This message appears: Ready for bypass copying - The paper should be placed with the side to be copied...

  • Page 101: Bypass Copying On Standard Size Or Full Bleed Paper

    Bypass Copying on Standard Size or Full Bleed Paper Perform steps 1 to 2 on page 6-6. Set the “OTHER” size key as necessary. Page 6-16 If the paper that has been set is the standard size other than LD, LG, LT or ST, you will select the OTHER key in step 4. In this case, you need to make the OTHER key recognize the same size as the paper that has been set.
  • Page 102 3. BYPASS COPYING (Cont.) Bypass Copying on Standard Size or Full Bleed Paper (Cont.) Select the key of the same size as the paper that has been set. - For Full Bleed paper, the selection is done in step 3. - For LT-R (or ST-R) size, press the LT (or ST ) key twice.

  • Page 103: Bypass Copying On Non-Standard Size Paper

    Bypass Copying on Non-standard Size Paper The size of non-standard paper is within the following ranges: Length: 100 ~ 305mm (3.9” ~ 12.0”) Width: 148 ~ 457mm (5.8” ~ 18.0”) Page 6-5 (table) Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 6-7. Press the NON-STANDARD key.
  • Page 104 3. BYPASS COPYING (Cont.) Storing a Non-Standard Size in the MEMORY It is convenient if a frequently used non-standard size of paper is stored in the memory. Press the desired Memory Number key. - When the paper size is ‘0 mm’, the selected Memory Number key is vacant.

  • Page 105: Thin Paper/Thick Paper/Ohp Film/Special Paper/Sticker Label

    Thin Paper/Thick Paper/OHP Film/Special Paper/Sticker Label Thin Paper/Thick Paper/Special Paper/Sticker Label Use the recommended thin paper/thick paper/special paper/sticker labels if possible. Copy paper sold at stores is also acceptable, but paper of some brands may not be suitable to acquire a clear image. In this case, ask your authorized dealer.
  • Page 106 3. BYPASS COPYING (Cont.) OHP Films - Only LT-sized OHP film is acceptable. - Using OHP films other than the recommended ones may cause jams and make the copier breakdown. The image quality may be lowered as well and copies cannot be made in clear color. If you want to use other kinds of OHP films, ask your authorized dealer.

  • Page 107: Job Memory

    4. JOB MEMORY You can store and recall a combination of frequently used copy jobs at any time. Up to eight such combinations of jobs can be stored. * You cannot delete the copy jobs that have already been stored in the memory, but you can rewrite new jobs on the memory key in which some copy jobs have already been stored.
  • Page 108 4. JOB MEMORY (Cont.) Press the desired Memory Number key. - The copy jobs are stored in the selected Memory Number key. - Memory Number keys where copy jobs have been already stored are shown in a half-tone shaded pattern. - The stored copy jobs remain unchanged until different copy jobs are entered.
  • Page 109 Confirming Stored Copy Jobs To confirm the copy jobs stored in the Memory Number key, perform steps 3 to 5 on the previous page, then press the Set functions confirmation key. - The screen on the right is an example of jobs that have been stored in “MEMORY 2”.

  • Page 110: Setting The "Other" Size Key

    5. SETTING THE “OTHER” SIZE KEY When original or paper size is required to be specified and you need to specify it to ‘OTHER’ size (except for non-standard size), this function should be used. - This function allows the OTHER key on the screen on the right to recognize the size that will be used.

  • Page 111: User Selection (Initial Settings)

    6. USER SELECTION (INITIAL SETTINGS) You can change the initial setting (default setting) of each mode displayed on the User Selection screen. The following modes can be changed. • Energy saving level • Color mode • Copy density (Exposure) mode •...
  • Page 112 6. USER SELECTION (INITIAL SETTINGS) (Cont.) - If you do not want to display the message “***** toner is low. Prepare new toner cartridge.”, select the DISABLE key for ‘Near Empty’. However, it returns to the ENABLE in the following case. 1.

  • Page 113: Weekly Timer

    7. WEEKLY TIMER Using the built-in weekly timer, you can have the copier automatically turned ON and OFF at specified times. For instance, you can set the timer for the starting time and closing time of your office so that the copier will automatically turn itself ON and OFF at those specified times.
  • Page 114 7. WEEKLY TIMER (Cont.) Canceling the Use of the Weekly Timer You can cancel the operation of the weekly timer so that the copier can be turned ON and OFF normally by the power switch. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the program menu.

  • Page 115: Setting The Date And Time

    8. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The clock built in to the copier can be set by entering the date, day of the week and time using the digital keys. Also, you can easily change the clock to and from the daylight saving time system at the touch of a key.

  • Page 116: Total Counter

    9. TOTAL COUNTER This function displays the total number of copies. The total counter is a cumulative counter. You cannot clear this counter. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the program menu, and press the TOTAL COUNTER key. - If the key for the desired function is not shown, press the Pre key or the Next key to switch the display.

  • Page 117: Department Management

    10. DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT You can administer the copy quantity and print quantity (with the optional printer controller installed) of each department depending on your purposes by setting an access code. - Up to 120 codes can be set. * When you want to set the access codes or reset the counters , the administrator password is needed. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the program menu, and press the DEPT .

  • Page 118: Printing An Access Code List

    10. DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT (Cont.) Printing an Access Code List You can print out the number of copies output for each department. Press the PRINT OUT ACCESS CODES key in the department management menu. - Procedure to display the screen on the right Page 6-23 - Printing begins.

  • Page 119: Setting Access Codes (Registration/Change/Deletion)

    Setting Access Codes (Registration/Change/Deletion) This function registers, changes and deletes the access codes. You can also restrict the numbers of copies and prints (with the optional printer controller installed) for each department. The limit numbers of copies and prints can be set and administered in “TOTAL” and “COLOR” respectively. * This setting is available when the administrator password has been entered in step 2 on page 6-23.
  • Page 120 10. DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT (Cont.) Setting Access Codes (Registration/Change/Deletion) (Cont.) Registering New Access Code and Limit Number of Outputs Key in the desired access code (5 digits) into the fields of NEW ACCESS CODE and CONFIRM ACCESS CODE, and press the SET key. - You cannot key in the access code which has already been registered.
  • Page 121 Changing an Access Code / Changing the Limit Number of Outputs by an Access Code Using the digital keys, enter the current access code (5 digits) of the department you want to change, and press the SET key. Press the ID CHANGE or LIMITATION key. - When the ID CHANGE key is selected, go to step 6 on the next page;...
  • Page 122 10. DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT (Cont.) Setting Access Codes (Registration/Change/Deletion) (Cont.) When the optional printer controller is installed, press the Next key in the screen of step 7, and then set the limit number of prints (7 digits). - The setting method is same as that for copies. Deleting an Access Code To delete all the registered access codes, press the ALL key, then the SET key.

  • Page 123: Resetting Counters

    Resetting Counters This function resets all counters or a specific counter to “00000”. However, the total counter ( Page 6-22) cannot be reset. - When the optional printer controller is installed, each counter for “COPY” and “PRINT” can be reset respectively, or both counters can be reset at a time.

  • Page 124: Automatic Calibration

    11. AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION This function allows the copier automatically to calibrate the color gradation when the color cannot be adjusted well because the shading or the hue of the image has deviated. - If the color often deviates, call your service technician. * If the glass is dirty or any foreign objects are stuck to the glass, the calibration may not be carried out properly.
  • Page 125 Press the CALIBRATION key. If you want to return the image quality level to the default setting, press the DEFAULT key. The chart is printed out. When the display on the right appears, place the chart face down on the glass and with its bottom toward you and its top left aligned against the original scale on the left side, in order that the black line be placed at the left side.

  • Page 126: Switching Between Languages

    12. SWITCHING BETWEEN LANGUAGES The language used on the touch panel can be changed to a different one. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the program menu, and press the CHANGE LANGUAGES key. - If the key for the desired function is not shown, press the Next key to switch the screen.

  • Page 127: Setting The Energy Saving Mode

    13. SETTING THE ENERGY SAVING MODE This function allows the copier automatically to go into the energy saving mode (unnecessary electricity is cut off at standby) if it is left inactive for a specified period of time. - Energy-saving functions Page 1-10 ENERGY SAVER key Page 1-4...

  • Page 128: Setting The Off-Mode (Auto Shutoff)

    14. SETTING THE OFF-MODE (AUTO SHUTOFF) This function allows the copier to automatically turn its power OFF when it is left inactive for a specified period of time. When the power is supplied to the optional printer controller, the copier will go into the sleep mode and it will stand by with the minimum power consumption.

  • Page 129: Clearing Of Toner Counter

    15. CLEARING OF TONER COUNTER The message " ***** toner is low. Prepare new toner cartridge." appears when the remaining toner becomes about 30%. For the proper timing of the appearance of this message, reset the number of toner counter to 0 (zero) after the replacement of the toner cartridge with a new one. (In case of the replacement with a new cartridge after the message "Install new ***** toner cartridge Press HELP"...
  • Page 130 6-36 USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 131 7. SELECTING FINISHING MODES (USING THE OPTIONAL FINISHERS) 1. Finishing modes and finishers (optional) ........2. Sort/group copying ..............3. Staple sorting ................4. Magazine sort & saddle stitching mode (booklet mode) ... 5. Hole punching mode ..............

  • Page 132: Selecting Finishing Modes (Using The Optional Finishers)

    1. FINISHING MODES AND FINISHERS (OPTIONAL) There are 2 types of optional finishers (SR930 and SR940). Functions available differ depending on whether the finisher is installed, or which type of finisher is installed. - Press the key on the basic screen on the right (shaded), and confirm the finishing modes on the panel.

  • Page 133: Sort/Group Copying

    2. SORT/GROUP COPYING To make multiple copies, you can select the sort mode or group mode as necessary. The paper sizes available for sort/group copying are LD, LG, LT, LT-R, COMP, A3, A4, A4-R, B4, B5 and FOLIO. Example of making 5 sets of copies from 5-page originals - Sort copying - Group copying Place paper in the drawer(s).

  • Page 134: Staple Sorting

    3. STAPLE SORTING When the optional finisher is installed, you can use a function that performs automatic stapling at one of the following three positions. The paper sizes that can be stapled are LD, LG, LT, LT-R, COMP, A3, A4, A4-R, B4, B5 and FOLIO. - FRONT STAPLE is selected: Set on the Reversing Placed on the glass...
  • Page 135 Press the key on the basic screen as shown on the right (shaded). Press the FRONT STAPLE (or DOUBLE STAPLE or REAR STAPLE ) key. Select other copy modes as required. Press the START key. - If you set the staple mode and the number of sheets goes over 50 in the case of LT, A4 or B5, and over 30 in the case of FOLIO, LD, LG, LT-R, COMP, A3, A4-R or B4, the finisher automatically enters the sort mode.

  • Page 136: Magazine Sort & Saddle Stitching Mode (Booklet Mode)

    4. MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCHING MODE (BOOKLET MODE) When the Magazine Sort mode is selected, 1-sided originals can be copied and bound like magazines or booklets. When a finisher with a saddle stitcher (optional, SR940) is installed, you can select the saddle stitching mode which will automatically staple in the center of the document.
  • Page 137 Press the key on the basic screen as shown on the right (shaded). Press the MAGAZINE SORT ( or MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCH or SADDLE STITCH ) key. - If the key for the desired function is not shown, press the Next key to switch the screen.

  • Page 138: Hole Punching Mode

    5. HOLE PUNCHING MODE With the optional punching unit attached to the optional finisher (SR930, SR940), you can have your copies punched with holes. * The paper weight should be in the range of 17 lb. bond to 140 lb. index. Special paper such as OHP films or labels is excluded.
  • Page 139 8. NETWORK SCANNING FUNCTION (USING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER CONTROLLER) 1. About the scanning function ............. 2. Procedure of scan setting ............3. About the setting before scanning ........... 8-18 - Setting by the user ................... 8-19 - Setting by the administrator ..............8-23 - Setting the administrator password ............

  • Page 140: Network Scanning Function (Using The Optional Printer Controller)

    1. ABOUT THE SCANNING FUNCTION If the scanning function of the optional printer controller is used, originals set on the reversing automatic document feeder (optional) or the original glass can easily be scanned as image data. The scanned image data can be stored on the hard disk of your personal computer or printer controller. The scanned image data can be sent to and stored in the various destinations using the following functions.

  • Page 141: Procedure Of Scan Setting

    2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING Perform the scan setting on the touch panel of the copier in the following procedure. It is recommended to perform the private scan setting to create a template in advance of the usual scan setting for effective scanning.
  • Page 142 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Press the SCAN key. * PRINT key Page 1-5 Press the SCAN key. Set the file name. - Press the area as shown on the screen on the right to switch to the file name input screen. Enter the file name within 31 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key.
  • Page 143 Confirm the entered file name. - Perform steps 5 to 6 if any correction is required. Select the destination. - General description for ‘MAILBOX’, ‘E-MAIL’, ‘HOLDQUEUE’, ‘IFAX’ and ‘FTP’ Page 8-2 - After pressing the MAILBOX key Page 8-9 - After pressing the E-MAIL key Page 8-11 * The setting for ‘HOLDQUEUE’...
  • Page 144 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Change the setting as required, then press the NEXT key. - Original type PRINTED IMAGE: Select this for an original with printed photos from gravure printing such as magazines or brochures. PHOTO: Select this for an original with photos printed on photographic paper.
  • Page 145 - When Using the Optional Reversing Automatic Document Feeder Scanning starts. The screen is switched as shown on the right during scanning, and the number of pages that have already been scanned is displayed. The screen automatically goes back to the copy (basic) screen after scanning has been completed.
  • Page 146 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Select your scan user name. - If you cannot find your scan user name, press the NEXT key to display the next screen. Key in the password (5 digits). Select the template to use from the templates which have been registered.
  • Page 147 Press the Scan! key (or START key on the control panel). - When Using the Optional Reversing Automatic Document Feeder Scanning starts. The screen is switched as shown on the right during scanning, and the number of pages that have already been scanned is displayed.
  • Page 148 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Press the ENABLE key, then key in the mailbox ID (0-99999). You can delete the mailbox ID which has been keyed in by pressing the C CLEAR key on the control panel. Confirm the entered mailbox ID, then press the SET key.
  • Page 149 Sending E-mail How to set the ‘E-mail’ after pressing the E-MAIL key is described in step 8 in page 8-5. Press the ENABLE key, then press the NEW key. Enter the E-mail address. - Enter the E-mail address within 80 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key.
  • Page 150 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Confirm the entered E-mail addresses. - If 4 or more E-mail addresses are set, confirm them using key and key. To delete the entered E-mail address - Select the E-mail address you want to delete, then press the DELETE key.
  • Page 151 Change the setting as required, then press the SET key. - File format Select a file format ( PDF , JPEG or TIFF ). * When ‘Scan to IFax’ is also set, the file format is limited to TIFF. * When ‘Scan to E-mail’ and ‘Scan to FTP’ are set in combination, the file formats of both become the same.
  • Page 152 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Press the ENABLE key, then press the NEW key. Enter the IFax address. - Enter the IFax address within 80 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key. - Use the following keys as required.
  • Page 153 - Press the DELETE key. The selected IFax address is deleted from the IFax Address list. Press the SET key. The preparation to send the IFax to the set address is completed. - The IFAX key is highlighted. - If you want to select more than one destination, press the corresponding keys in destination continuously.
  • Page 154 2. PROCEDURE OF SCAN SETTING (Cont.) Press the ENABLE key, then change the file format setting as required. - Select a file format ( PDF , JPEG or TIFF ). * When ‘Scan to E-mail’ and ‘Scan to FTP’ are set in combination, the file formats of both become the same.
  • Page 155 Set the FTP user name. - Press the area as shown on the screen on the right to switch to the letter input screen. Enter the FTP user name within 128 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key. Set the FTP password and FTP path as in the same manner as FTP user name.

  • Page 156: About The Setting Before Scanning

    3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING In advance of scanning, the administrator must set the administrator password to enable the ADMIN key under this password. (If this setting is not performed, anyone can perform each setting after pressing the ADMIN key, as a result, the administration of the scanning function becomes difficult.) After this setting, perform each setting of the FTP server (default setting) and scan user as required.

  • Page 157: Setting By The User

    Setting by the User Setting and Registration of Templates - Maximum 20 templates can be created for 1 scan user name. - Confirm your scan user name and password with the administrator before setting and registering the template. Press the PRINTER/NETWORK key on the control panel, then press the SCAN SETTING key on the touch panel.
  • Page 158 3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING (Cont.) Setting by the User (Cont.) Key in the password (5 digits), then press the SET key. Press the NEW key. Set the template. - Enter the file name as required, then press the DESTINATION key to set the destination.
  • Page 159 Set the template name. - Press the area as shown on the screen on the right to switch to the template name input screen. Enter the template name within 20 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key.
  • Page 160 3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING (Cont.) Confirming the FTP Server at the Default Setting The FTP default setup after pressing the USER key is only to confirm the setting contents of the FTP server at the default setting, not to perform the setup. Press the PRINTER/NETWORK key on the control panel, then press the SCAN SETTING key on the...

  • Page 161: Setting By The Administrator

    Setting by the Administrator Setting and Registration of Templates Press the PRINTER/NETWORK key on the control panel, then press the SCAN SETTING key on the touch panel. Press the ADMIN key. Key in the administrator password (5 digits), then press the SET key. - If the administrator password is not set, this step is skipped.
  • Page 162 3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING (Cont.) Setting by the Administrator (Cont.) Press the NEW key. Set the template. - Enter the file name as required, then press the DESTINATION key to set the destination. Then press the SETTING key to set the scanning condition.
  • Page 163 Enter the template name within 20 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key. - Use the following keys as required..Press these keys to move the cursor. Backspace ...Press this key to delete a letter before the cursor. Space ...Press this key to enter a space.
  • Page 164 3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING (Cont.) Setting the FTP Server at the Default Setting Perform steps 1 to 3 in page 8-23. Press the FTP SETTING key. Set the FTP server name. - Press the area as shown on the screen on the right to switch to the letter input screen.
  • Page 165 Set the FTP password and FTP path as in the same manner as FTP user name. - Enter the FTP password within 128 letters and enter the FTP path within 128 letters. - For the FTP path, specify the directory path on the FTP server to save the scanned data.
  • Page 166 3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING (Cont.) Set your scan user name. - Press the area as shown on the screen on the right to switch to the scan user name input screen. Enter the scan user name within 32 letters using the alphabet (touch panel) and numbers (digital keys), then press the SET key.
  • Page 167 If you want to perform the additional registration, press the NEW key. To delete the entered scan user name - Select the scan user name you want to delete, then press the DELETE key. - Press the DELETE key. The selected scan user name is deleted from the list of the scan user names.

  • Page 168: Setting The Administrator Password

    3. ABOUT THE SETTING BEFORE SCANNING (Cont.) Setting the Administrator Password The administrator sets the administrator password (5 digits). By this setting, the entry of the administrator password becomes necessary for setting after pressing the ADMIN key. Only the administrator can perform the setting with this key hereafter.
  • Page 169 Changing the Administrator Password Press the PRINTER/NETWORK key on the control panel, then press the SCAN SETTING key on the touch panel. Press the PASSWORD SETTING key. Key in the current password (5 digits) in the ‘CURRENT PASSWORD’ area, and key in the new password (the same number in 5 digits) in both ‘NEW PASSWORD’...

  • Page 170: Shutting Down The Power Supply To The Printer Controller

    4. SHUTTING DOWN THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE PRINTER CONTROLLER If the optional printer controller (E-750) is installed, be sure to shut down the power supply to the printer controller before turning the power switch of the copier OFF. Press the PRINTER/NETWORK key.
  • Page 171 9. WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH ON THE TOUCH PANEL 1. Description of the flashing graphic symbols ......2. Add paper symbol ..............- Adding paper to the drawers ................ 9-3 - Adding paper to the large-capacity feeder (optional) ........9-4 3.

  • Page 172: When The Graphic Symbols Flash On The Touch Panel

    1. DESCRIPTION OF THE FLASHING GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The graphic display on the touch panel shows the status of the copier. When one of the graphic symbols flashes, take the appropriate action referring to the page shown. CHECK ORIGINALS symbol DUPLEXER MISFEED symbol Flashes when an original misfeed occurs inside Flashes when a paper misfeed occurs inside the...

  • Page 173: Add Paper Symbol

    2. ADD PAPER SYMBOL Adding Paper to the Drawers When the paper supply in the selected drawer or the large-capacity feeder (optional) runs out, the drawer or large-capacity feeder shown on the display flashes, and the following message appears: Add paper Add paper as follows.

  • Page 174: Adding Paper To The Large-Capacity Feeder (Optional)

    2. ADD PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) Adding Paper to the Large-Capacity Feeder (optional) Open the cover of the large-capacity feeder (optional). If you want to add paper because the paper supply has become low, press the TRAY DOWN key before opening the cover.

  • Page 175: Replace Toner Cartridge Symbol

    3. REPLACE TONER CARTRIDGE SYMBOL When the toner cartridge runs out of toner, the REPLACE TONER CART RIDGE symbol and a letter showing the corresponding toner color flash, and the following message appears: Install new ****** toner cartridge Press HELP - Before the above message appears, the message “***** toner is low.
  • Page 176 3. REPLACE TONER CARTRIDGE SYMBOL (Cont.) Pull out the seal in the direction of the arrow as shown on the right. Grasping the holder of the new toner cartridge, push it along the rail fully back into the copier. - If the toner scatters, wipe it completely off. Close the covers in the order of - The following message appears: Wait adding toner...

  • Page 177: Clear Paper Symbol

    4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL When a paper misfeed occurs in the copier, the CLEAR PAPER symbol flashes in the positions where the paper is misfed. If symbol of flashes, the following message will appear: Misfeed in copier Press HELP If any of flashes, the following message will appear: Misfeed in finisher Refer to the diagram shown on the right and remove the misfed...

  • Page 178: Paper Misfeed In The Drawer Feeding Area

    4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) Open the exit-side cover and remove any misfed originals. Raise the automatic document feeder and remove any misfed paper. Paper Misfeed in the Drawer Feeding Area Open the cover. - Holding the handle, open the cover slowly. Remove any misfed paper.

  • Page 179: Paper Misfeed In The Large-Capacity Feeder (Optional)

    Paper Misfeed in the Large-Capacity Feeder (optional) Open the large-capacity feeder. - Holding its handle as shown, lift it to unlock it and open the feeder slowly away from the copier. Remove any misfed paper. Close the large-capacity feeder slowly and fully. Open the large-capacity feeder cover slowly.

  • Page 180: Paper Misfeed On The Bypass Guide

    4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) Paper Misfeed on the Bypass Guide Pull out any misfed paper on the bypass guide. - Reset the sheets of paper on the bypass guide. Paper Misfeed inside of the Copier Remove the copy receiving tray. - If a finisher (optional) is attached, first pull it away slowly from the copier by pushing the release lever.
  • Page 181 Open the exit cover. Remove any misfed paper. Open the bypass guide. - Open the bypass guide cover, press the blue button and Blue open the bypass guide. button - Remove any misfed paper. Bypass guide cover Turn the knob near the entrance of the transfer belt unit in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise) to send any paper to the transfer belt.
  • Page 182 4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) If the CLEAR PAPER symbol flashes as shown on the right, be sure to carry out step 6. If this action is not sufficient, the paper may be torn or be left in the copier. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) and pull out the transfer belt unit.

  • Page 183: Paper Misfeed In The Automatic Duplexer (Optional)

    Paper Misfeed in the Automatic Duplexer (optional) Remove the copy receiving tray. - If a finisher (optional) is attached, first pull it away slowly from the copier by pushing the release lever. Caution Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the finisher (optional).
  • Page 184 4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) Pull out the automatic duplexer slowly until it comes to a stop. Caution DO NOT touch the metal portion of a guide plate as it could burn you. Guide plate Holding the handle of the upper guide plate, lift it slowly until it comes to a stop.

  • Page 185: Paper Misfeed In The Hole Punch Unit (Optional)

    Paper Misfeed in the Hole Punch Unit (optional) Push the release lever and pull out the finisher slowly away from the copier. Caution Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the finisher (optional). This could injure you. Open the cover of the hole punch unit.

  • Page 186: Paper Misfeed In The Finisher (Optional)

    4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) Paper Misfeed in the Finisher (optional) Open the upper finisher cover. Lift knob or knobs , then remove any misfed paper. Remove any misfed paper in the paper exit area. 9-16 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH ON THE TOUCH PANEL...

  • Page 187: Paper Misfeed In The Saddle Stitch Unit (Optional)

    Paper Misfeed in the Saddle Stitch Unit (optional) Push the release lever and move the finisher away from the copier. Caution Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the finisher (optional). This could injure you. Open the entrance cover of the saddle stitcher and remove any misfed paper.
  • Page 188 4. CLEAR PAPER SYMBOL (Cont.) Remove any paper misfed on the exit side of the saddle stitcher. Open the exit cover of the saddle stitcher and remove any misfed paper. 9-18 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH ON THE TOUCH PANEL...

  • Page 189: Adding Staples (Optional)

    5. ADDING STAPLES (OPTIONAL) When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, the following message appears: Set staple cartridge Add staples to the cartridge according to the procedure below. Finisher Open the front cover of the finisher. Close the front cover of the finisher, and about 10 seconds later, open it again.
  • Page 190 5. ADDING STAPLES (OPTIONAL) (Cont.) Push down the green lever and take out the empty staple case. Push in a new staple case into the staple cartridge completely inside until a click is heard. - Do not remove the seal holding the staples before the staple case is set in the cartridge.
  • Page 191 Reinstall the stapler unit in its previous position and turn the blue lever 90 to the right to latch the stapler unit. Confirm that the finisher is attached to the copier, and that the paper size is set to any size other than ST-R.
  • Page 192 5. ADDING STAPLES (OPTIONAL) (Cont.) Slide out the saddle stitch unit carefully toward the front. Pull out the grip of the saddle stitch holder ( ) toward you and turn it ( ) 90 clockwise in the direction of the arrow. Remove the empty staple case and set a new one.

  • Page 193: Removing Jammed Staples (Optional)

    6. REMOVING JAMMED STAPLES (OPTIONAL) When copies have not been stapled in the staple mode, and if the following message is shown on the display: Examine stapler staples have been jammed. Remove them as described below. Finisher Perform steps 1 to 5 of the procedure for “6. ADD- ING STAPLES Finisher ”...
  • Page 194 6. REMOVING JAMMED STAPLES (OPTIONAL) (Cont.) Saddle Stitch Unit (SR940 only) Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure for “6. ADDING STAPLES Saddle Stitch Unit ”( Page 9-23). Remove the empty staple case. While pushing down on the lever , pull up the knob Remove any jammed staples, and then return the knob...

  • Page 195: Clearing Accumulated Punched Paper Bits (Optional)

    7. CLEARING ACCUMULATED PUNCHED PAPER BITS (OPTIONAL) When paper bits punched from copies have accumulated to a certain level, the following message appears. Please Dispose of Hole Punch Dust Dispose of the paper bits as described below. Open the cover of the hole punch unit. Holding the black handle, slide out the case containing the paper bits, and dispose of them properly.

  • Page 196: Call Service Symbol

    8. CALL SERVICE SYMBOL When the CALL SERVICE symbol flashes, the following message appears and copying is no longer possible. Call your service technician. Call for service When the CALL SERVICE or CLEAR PAPER symbol is flashing, if you press the C Clear key and the digital key 8 together, the corresponding error code will appear on the copy quantity display only while both keys are held down.

  • Page 197: Periodic Maintenance Message

    9. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE MESSAGE When the following message has appeared on the display panel: Time for periodic maintenance (Color) Time for periodic maintenance (Black) this indicates that assistance from a qualified service technician is required. Call your service technician for assistance. 9-27...
  • Page 198 9-28 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH ON THE TOUCH PANEL...

  • Page 199: Maintenance

    10. MAINTENANCE 1. Daily inspection ................ 10-2 2. Simple troubleshooting ............. 10-4 10-1...

  • Page 200: Daily Inspection

    1. DAILY INSPECTION Items for Daily Check Power switch ON/OFF status We recommend turning the power switch ON at the startup everyday so that copies can be made whenever you want. Also, be sure to turn the power switch OFF when you leave the office. In the following cases, do not turn the power switch OFF.
  • Page 201 Cleaning the Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (optional) If the scanning area is dirty, it may cause an original jam or result in dirty copies. Also, if the original transport belt is dirty, the copies may become solid or the original size may be incorrectly detected.

  • Page 202: Simple Troubleshooting

    2. SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items, and if the problem still occurs, call service for assistance. Caution NEVER attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the equipment by yourself. You could cause a fire or get an electric shock. ALWAYS contact your Service representative for maintenance or repair of the internal parts of the equipment.
  • Page 203 Copy density is too low Items to be checked Countermeasure Reference page Has the message “Install new Replace the toner cartridge. Page 9-5 *** toner cartridge” appeared on the screen? Is the copy density or the Use the manual density keys or the Page 3-15, 4-8 background adjustment set background adjustment function to set the...
  • Page 204 2. SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) Copy images are blurred Items to be checked Countermeasure Reference page Does the entire original lie Place the original firmly on the glass and close properly on the surface of the the original cover. glass? Is the copy paper moist? Replace with new paper.
  • Page 205 11. SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS 1. Specifications of the main unit ..........11-2 2. Specifications of options ............11-5 3. Packing list ................11-10 4. Copying function combination matrix ........11-11 5. Image quality adjustment combination matrix ......11-12 6. Index ..................11-13 11-1...

  • Page 206: Specifications & Options

    1. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MAIN UNIT SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131 Model Name Type Console type Original Glass Fixed Copying System Laser electronic copying Developing System Dry developing (2-component) Belt fusing Fixing Method Photosensor Type OPC (organic photoconductive) drum Original Scanning System Linear CCD sensor Read: 600dpi x 600dpi Resolution...
  • Page 207 Image Quality Density Control Manual adjustment (11 density steps) and automatic adjustment Image Control Hue, Saturation, Color balance (YMCK adjustment), RGB adjustment, Sharpness, Background adjustment and One-touch adjustment Additional Functions Automatic paper selection, Automatic magnification selection, Interrupt, Energy saving, Weekly timer, Help, Automatic energy saving, Automatic shutoff, Job memory, Date/Time setting, Auto job start, (*4) Automatic duplexing, Thin paper/Thick paper/OHP drawer feeding, Languages switching, User selection, Department management,...
  • Page 208 1. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MAIN UNIT (Cont.) Continuous Copying Speed Mode Paper Size Feeder Full color Black LT, ST-R, 8.5”SQ Drawer 31 sheets/min. A4, B5, A5-R Large-capacity feeder (LT) Bypass 21 sheets/min. LT-R Drawer 23 sheets/min. Plain Paper, A4-R, B5-R Bypass 17 sheets/min.

  • Page 209: Specifications Of Options

    2. SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTIONS Reversing Automatic Document Feeder Model Name DF81 Copy Sides Single-side, Duplex Number of Originals (LT) 50 originals (17~24lb.), 40 originals (25~28lb.) Feeding Speed (LT, single-side) 25 originals/min. Acceptable Originals LD~ST-R, A3~A5-R (ST and A5 are not acceptable) Paper weight: 17~28lb.
  • Page 210 2. SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTIONS (Cont.) Large-capacity Feeder Model Name RT47 Acceptable Paper Paper weight: 17lb.bond~90lb.index/60lb.cover Maximum Capacity 1250 sheets (24lb.) Power Source 5V, 24V (supplied from the copier) Dimensions 12.5”(W) x 18.1”(D) x 11.3”(H) Weight Approx. 18.8lb. Power Consumption 2.0kW max. (with the copier) Additional Drawer Module Model Name PS570...
  • Page 211 Finishers Model Name SR930 SR940 Type Floor type Floor type Acceptable Paper Full Bleed~ST-R, A3~A5-R (ST and A5 are not acceptable) Paper weight: 17lb.bond~140lb.index (*1) Number of Copies 24 lb. 21 lb. 28 lb Stapled at a Time LT, A4, B5 50 sheets 30 sheets 30 sheets...
  • Page 212 2. SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTIONS (Cont.) Finishers (Cont.) Tray Loading Capacity ...*The tray loading capacity is determined by the loading height as below. 21. lb Units of mm ± 7mm Values in parentheses ( ) = the number of sheets. Staples loaded Mode Non-sort Sort/Group...
  • Page 213 Scanner (the optional Printer Controller is required to be installed) * See the Operator’s manual for the Printer Controller (User Document CD-ROM) for the specifications of the printer controller. Scanning Method Original glass: Single-sided Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (optional): Single, Double Scanning Size LD at maximum (excluding 2mm of circumferential margin) Original Type...

  • Page 214: Packing List

    3. PACKING LIST Photoconductive Drum Copy Receiving Tray Packing List DF Level-up Kit Unpacking Instructions Operator’s Manual Color Guidebook Operator’s Manual Pocket Set-up Instructions 11-10 SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS...

  • Page 215: Copying Function Combination Matrix

    4. COPYING FUNCTION COMBINATION MATRIX 11-11...

  • Page 216: Image Quality Adjustment Combination Matrix

    5. IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT COMBINATION MATRIX 11-12 SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS...

  • Page 217: Index

    6. INDEX Booklet mode 7-6 Numbers Bypass copying 6-5 1-Sided Originals to 1-Sided Copies 3-10 Bypass guide 1-2 , 9-12 , 9-13 1-Sided Originals to 2-Sided Copies 3-11 2 IN 1/4 IN 1 Copying 5-9 2-Sided Originals to 1-Sided Copies 3-12 CALIBRATION key 6-30 2-Sided Originals to 2-Sided Copies 3-12 Call Service symbol 9-2 , 9-28...
  • Page 218 6. INDEX (Cont.) Copy density adjustment 3-15 FTP setting 8-22 , 8-26 COPY FINAL PAGE key 3-14 Full Bleed 6-5 , 6-7 COPY JOB REQUEST key 2-16 Full Color mode 1-5 , 3-16 Full Image 5-8 Copy paper maximum capacity 2-4 FUNCTION CLEAR key 1-5 types and sizes 2-4 Fuser unit 1-2 , 9-14...
  • Page 219 Manual Copy Density mode 3-15 Inside of the copier 9-12 Manual Paper Selection 3-3 Large-capacity Feeder 9-2 , 9-11 MAP mode 3-17 Paper path 9-2 Masking 5-14 Reversing Automatic Document Feeder 9-9 Maximum Number of Sheets that can be Saddle Stitch Unit 9-2 , 9-19 Stapled 7-5 Transfer Belt 9-2 MEMORY CLEAR key 2-18...
  • Page 220 6. INDEX (Cont.) Scan user setting 8-27 Toner cartridges 1 , 1-2 , 9-5 Scanner 11-9 Toner 2 Scanning area 10-3 Total copy quantity 1-6 Set functions confirmation key 1-7 Total Counter 6-22 Setting Touch panel 1-4 , 1-6 Access Codes 6-25 Touch-keys 1-6 copy paper 2-4 Tracing paper 3-3 , 3-4...
  • Page 221 MEMO 11-17...
  • Page 222 MEMO 11-18 SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS...
  • Page 223 In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: : means POWER ON. : means STAND BY. (When the optional heater for preventing condensation is installed, the current is supplied to the heater.) Printed in Japan SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131 OME030054A0...
  • Page 224 Type for SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131 Printed in Japan EN USA B186-8607 6LA99229000...
  • Page 225 COLOR GUIDEBOOK Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS before using the machine.
  • Page 226 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the digital color copier SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131. This color guidebook explains simply the functions of this machine such as “copy density adjustment”, “color adjustment”, “copy editing”, “image editing” and “processing” etc. in color. At the end of this manual, basic information about color and the full-color copy system is given.
  • Page 227 INTRODUCTION OF FUNCTIONS You can select functions by lightly touching the icons on the control panel. The functions (1) to (28) are explained from the next page.
  • Page 228 COPY DENSITY ADJUSTMENT BACKGROUND ADJUSTMENT Page 3-15 Page 4-8 Original * Refer to the Operator’s Front Back Manual ( Page 3-15) for how to use the function. After adjustment Darker Before adjustment Lighter (to the left ‘-’) TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PRINTED IMAGE, PHOTO AND MAP Page 3-17 Text/Photo Text...
  • Page 229 MONOCOLOR COPYING Page 4-2 Magenta Yellow Yellow green Cyan Pink Orange Green Blue Purple HUE ADJUSTMENT SATURATION Page 4-3 Page 4-4...
  • Page 230 COLOR BALANCE RGB ADJUSTMENT Page 4-5 Page 4-6 Yellow(Y) Magenta(M) Red(R) Green(G) Cyan(C) Black(K) Blue(B) ONE-TOUCH ADJUSTMENT SHARPNESS ADJUSTMENT Page 4-7 Page 4-9 Warm Cool Softer Sharper Vivid Clear...
  • Page 231 1-SIDED ORIGINALS 2-SIDED ORIGINALS 2-SIDED COPIES 2-SIDED COPIES Page 3-11 Page 3-12 2-SIDED ORIGINALS BOOK-TYPE ORIGINALS 1-SIDED COPIES 2-SIDED COPIES Page 3-12 Page 3-13...
  • Page 232 REPRODUCTION RATIO IMAGE SHIFT Page 3-4 Page 5-2 Enlargement Reduction EDGE ERASE BOOK CENTER ERASE Page 5-4 Page 5-5 Before adjustment After adjustment...
  • Page 233 DUAL-PAGE FULL IMAGE Page 5-6 Page 5-8 Before setting After setting 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 Page 5-9 2 IN 1 4 IN 1...
  • Page 234 TRIMMING/MASKING MIRROR IMAGE Page 5-14 Page 5-16 Trimming Masking * This mode is available only for standard size originals. NEGATIVE/POSITIVE REVERSAL CENTERING Page 5-17 Page 5-18 Part Full color Monocolor Black (Magenta) * This mode is available only for standard size originals.

  • Page 235: Magazine Sort

    IMAGE REPEAT X-Y ZOOM Page 5-20 Page 5-13 * This mode is available only for standard size originals. MAGAZINE SORT Page 5-11 * With the optional finisher (SR940) installed, the MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCH and SADDLE STITCH are also available. Page 7-6 MAGAZINE SORT &...
  • Page 236 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT COLOR 3 PRIMARY COLORS OF LIGHT AND ADDITIVE COLOR MIXING The 3 primary colors of light represent red, green and blue light. The more the colors are mixed, the brighter the resultant color becomes. Equal mixing of these three colors produces a colorless and transparent light (white light).
  • Page 237 Full-Color Copying System Laser equipment K developer C developer M developer Y developer unit unit unit unit Photo- Photo- Photo- Photo- Paper Paper conductor conductor conductor conductor Transfer belt (Y+M+C+K) (Y+M+C) (Y+M) Generally, printers use 4 color toners or inks (3 primary colors and black) which are mixed together to reproduce colors.
  • Page 238 THREE ELEMENTS OF COLOR There are 3 properties of color: hue, brightness and saturation. They are called the “3 elements of color”. Generally, color is expressed with hue, brightness and saturation. Brightness Saturation The hue is the tint of reddishness, yellowishness and blueness seen in a rainbow. A hue circle is made when the hues are arranged in a cycle.
  • Page 239 BRIGHTNESS AND SATURATION The degree of the brightness of a color is Achromatic Chromatic called “brightness”. The degree of vividness of a color is called “saturation”. High As shown on the right, the brightness and saturation influence each other. Mixing white increases the brightness, but the hue is weakened and saturation is lowered at the same time.
  • Page 240 Type for SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131 Printed in Japan EN USA B186-8617 6LA99230000...

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