Operating Instructions Copy Reference Placing Originals Copying Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Manuals for This Machine Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine. Important ❒ Media differ according to manual. ❒ The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents. ❒...
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❖ Scanner Reference Explains Scanner functions and operations. ❖ Network Guide Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environ- ment, and use the software provided. This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and settings that might not be available on this machine.
What You Can Do with This Machine Available functions differ depending on the options. Reference p.2 “Functions Requiring Optional Configurations” Types of Duplex Copies ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → 2 Sided 1 Page See p.52 “Duplex”. ❖ 2 Sided 1 Page → 2 Sided 1 Page See p.52 “Duplex”.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i What You Can Do with This Machine..............iii Types of Duplex Copies .................... iii Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page ............v Copying Originals Such as Books................vi Copying onto Envelopes ................... vi How to Read This Manual ..................1 Symbols ........................1 Functions Requiring Optional Configurations............2...
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Copy Functions....................34 Adjusting Image Density ..................34 Original Type Setting....................35 Selecting Copy Paper ....................36 Preset Reduce/Enlarge ....................39 Zoom ........................40 Auto Reduce/Enlarge ....................42 Sort........................... 43 Rotate Sort .......................47 Stack ........................48 Staple ........................50 Duplex ........................52 One-Sided Combine....................55 Two-Sided Combine....................58 Series Copies......................61 3. Appendix Combination Chart....................65 Supplementary Information ................67 INDEX......................
How to Read This Manual Note ❒ For proper use of this product, be sure to read About This Machine first. ❒ Supplementary information about the copier mode is described in “Supple- mentary Information”. Reference p.67 “Supplementary Information” Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes.
Display This section explains how to read the display and how to use the selection keys on the initial copy display. Note ❒ The copy display is set as the default screen when the machine is turned on. Reading the Display ❖...
Using the Keys on the Control Panel AZB026S {Escape} key Selection keys Correspond to items at the bottom line on Press to cancel an operation or return to the display. the previous display. Example: initial copy display {OK} key • When the instruction “press [100%]” Press to set a selected item or entered nu- appears in this manual, press the left meric value.
User Tools Menu (Copier Features) This section describes items you can set in the copier feature. The copier features screen can be displayed by pressing the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details about how to set up these items, see General Settings Guide. Item Description APS/ Auto R/E Priority...
1. Placing Originals This chapter describes the types of originals you can set and how to place originals. Originals This section describes the types of originals that can be placed, paper sizes that are automatically detected, and missing image area. Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals The following describes recommended paper sizes and weights, and non-rec- ommended originals for the ARDF.
Placing Originals Non-compatible originals for the ARDF Placing the following types of originals in the ARDF can cause paper misfeeds or light and black lines, or result in damage to the originals. Place these originals on the exposure glass instead. •...
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Originals ❖ Inch version Size 11" × 17"L 8 " × 14"L " × 13"L " × 11"KL 5 " × 8 " Location of the original × Exposure glass × ARDF : Detectable × : Undetectable " × 8 If you want to make 5 "K paper detectable, contact your service representative.
Placing Originals Sizes difficult to detect It is difficult for the machine to detect the sizes of the following originals. Even if Auto Paper Select is set, the correct paper size may not be selected, so select the paper size manually. •...
Placing Originals Placing Originals This section describes the procedure for placing originals on the exposure glass and in the ARDF. Take care to place originals after any correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this precaution could cause marks on the exposure glass that will be copied onto paper.
Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass Place originals on the exposure glass. Important ❒ Do not lift the exposure glass cover or ARDF forcefully. Otherwise, it will be damaged, or the cover of the ARDF might open. Lift the exposure glass cover or ARDF. Be sure to lift the exposure glass cover or ARDF by more than 30 degrees.
Placing Originals Placing Originals in the ARDF Place originals in the ARDF. Settings should be made when placing custom size originals. ❖ When placing custom size originals: See “Specifying the Original Size When a Paper Tray is Selected” and “Spec- ifying the Original Size When the Bypass Tray is Selected”.
Placing Originals Note ❒ Straighten curls in the originals before placing them in the ARDF. ❒ To prevent multiple sheets from being fed at once, fan the originals before placing them in the ARDF. ❒ Set the originals squarely. Specifying the Original Size When a Paper Tray is Selected You can select either regular or custom for the size of the original when a paper tray is selected.
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Placing Originals Select the original size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed When the regular size originals settings are registered, appears on the top of the copy display. Note ❒ This function is not available in Auto Paper Select mode. ❒...
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Placing Originals Enter the horizontal size of the original (Horiz.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. ARB009S 1 Vertical size 2 Horizontal size Enter the vertical size of the original (Vert.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key.
Placing Originals Specifying the Original Size When the Bypass Tray is Selected You can select either regular or custom for the size of the original when the by- pass tray is selected. Regular sizes When placing regular size originals on the exposure glass or in the ARDF, select the size of the originals from the regular sizes shown on the display.
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Placing Originals Select the original size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed When the regular size originals settings are registered, appears on the top of the copy display. Note ❒ This function is not available in Auto Paper Select mode. ❒...
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Placing Originals Select [Custom Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Enter the horizontal size of the original (Horiz.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. Enter the vertical size of the original (Vert.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key.
2. Copying This chapter describes procedures for making copies in various modes. Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for making copies. Important ❒ When User Code Authentication is set, enter your user code (up to eight digits) with the number keys so that the machine accepts copy jobs. See “Authenti- cation Information”, General Settings Guide.
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Copying Press the {Start} key. ARB033S The machine starts copying. When placing originals on the exposure glass, press the {q} key after all originals are scanned. Copies are delivered face down. Note ❒ Always log off when you have finished using the machine to prevent un- authorized users from using the machine.
Copying from the Bypass Tray Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto OHP transparencies, thick paper, envelopes, and paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays. Important ❒ Paper that has a vertical length of 90-297 mm (3.55"-11.69") and a horizontal length of 148-600 mm (5.83"-23.62") can be copied from the bypass tray.
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Copying Push up the paper guide release lever. ARB017S 1 Paper guide release lever Insert the paper face down, and then align the paper guides to the paper size. If the guides are not flush against the paper, images might be skewed or pa- per misfeeds might occur.
Copying from the Bypass Tray Pull down the paper guide release lever. ARB019S 1 Paper guide release lever The bypass tray is selected on the display. Select the size and type of the paper, if required. Note ❒ If the bypass tray is not selected on the display in step , select it using {U} or {T}, and then press the {q} key.
Copying Select [Regular Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Select the paper type, if required. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key.
Copying from the Bypass Tray Enter the horizontal size of the paper (Horiz.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. Enter the vertical size of the paper (Vert.) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. The “...
Copying Select [Paper Type] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [OHP (Transparency)] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Select the paper size, if required. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. When the copy job is finished, press the {Clear Modes} key to clear the settings.
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Copying from the Bypass Tray Select [Paper Type] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Thick Paper] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Select the paper size, if required. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key.
Copying When Copying onto Envelopes When copying onto envelopes, select the envelope size in Paper Size, and [Thick Paper] in Paper Type. Important ❒ Before loading envelopes, use a pen or similar to flatten their edges. ALZ050S ALZ051S...
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Copying from the Bypass Tray ❖ Printable area The following areas of envelopes can be printed on: ARB024S 1 Feeding direction 2 Printable area 3 21 mm (0.83") 4 10 mm (0.40") 5 5 mm (0.20") ❖ Orientation of Originals and Envelopes Originals and envelopes must be placed in the same orientation.
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Copying Select the bypass tray using {U} or {T}. Load envelopes face down on the bypass tray. ARB020S 1 Paper guide release lever Press the {q} key. Select [Paper Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Regular Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
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Copying from the Bypass Tray Select [Thick Paper] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Place the original, and then press the {Start} key. When the copy job is finished, press the {Clear Modes} key to clear the settings. Reference p.23 “Loading Paper on the Bypass Tray”...
Copying Copy Functions Adjusting Image Density You can adjust the image density in five levels. If you want darker or lighter copies, adjust the image density accordingly. Press the {Lighter} or {Darker} key to adjust the image density. The density indicator “ ” moves. ARB045S...
Copy Functions Original Type Setting Select one of the following original types to match your originals: ❖ Text Select this mode when your originals contain only text (no pictures). ❖ Photo Delicate tones of photographs and pictures can be reproduced with this mode. •...
Copying Selecting Copy Paper There are two ways to select paper: ❖ Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of paper automatically based on the orig- inal size and reproduction ratio. ❖ Manual Paper Select Choose a tray containing the paper you want to copy onto: the paper trays or the bypass tray.
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Copy Functions Auto Paper Select The machine selects a suitable size of paper automatically based on the original size and the reproduction ratio. Make sure that [Auto Paper Select] is selected. Note ❒ If [Auto Paper Select] is not selected, select [Auto Paper Select] by using {U} or {T}.
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Copying Rotated Copy If the orientation in which your original is placed (KL) is different from that of the paper you are copying onto, the machine automatically rotates the original image by 90° and fits it on the paper. GCROTA0E Note ❒...
Copy Functions Preset Reduce/Enlarge You can select a preset reduce or enlarge ratio for copying. ❖ Base Point The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the original is scanned. When the original is set on the exposure glass, the upper left corner will be the base point. When it is set in the ARDF, the bottom left corner of the original will be the base point.
Copying Select a ratio using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. Reference “Copier Features: Reproduction Ratio”, General Settings Guide “Copier Features: Preset R/E Priority”, General Settings Guide Zoom You can change the reproduction ratio in increments of 1%.
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Copy Functions Specify a ratio using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Pressing {U} or {T} changes the ratio in increments of 1%. Pressing and hold- ing down the relevant key changes the ratio in increments of 10%. The “...
Copying Auto Reduce/Enlarge The machine automatically selects an appropriate reproduction ratio based on the paper and original sizes you select. Important ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❒ When using Auto Reduce/Enlarge, see the following table for paper sizes and orientations you can use: ❖...
Copy Functions Select the paper size using {U} or {T}. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. The machine automatically selects an appropriate ratio and then begins copying. Sort The machine assembles copies as sets in sequential order. When the finisher is installed Press the {Sort/Staple} key.
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Copying Select [Sort Only] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Enter the number of copy sets using the number keys. Place the originals. When placing originals on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied.
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Copy Functions When the finisher is not installed Press the {Sort} key. AZB035S Select [Sort] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Enter the number of copy sets using the number keys. Place your originals.
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Copying Changing the number of sets You can change the number of copy sets during copying. Important ❒ This function can only be used when the Sort function is turned on. While copying, press the {Clear/Stop} key. Press [Sets]. Enter the number of copy sets with the number keys, and then press [Resume]. Copying starts again.
Copy Functions Rotate Sort Every other copy set is rotated by 90 degrees (KL) and delivered to the copy tray. Important ❒ To use the Rotate Sort function, two paper trays loaded with paper of the same size and type, but in different orientation (KL), are required. See “Tray Paper Settings: Tray Paper Size: Tray 1-4”, General Settings Guide.
Copying Note ❒ To display the screen in step , select [On] for [Rotate Sort] with Copier Fea- tures in User Tools. ❒ To cancel this function in step , press the {Sort/Staple} key again. Make sure the indicator goes off. ❒...
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Copy Functions Select [Stack] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Enter the number of copy sets using the number keys. Place the originals. When placing originals on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied.
Copying Staple Each copy set can be stapled together. Important ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❖ Stapling position and original setting Place all the originals in the ARDF in the orientation in which they can be read normally.
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Copy Functions Press the {Sort/Staple} key. AZB028S The indicator goes on. Select [Sort and Staple] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the staple position using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key.
Copying Note ❒ To cancel this function in step , press the {Sort/Staple} key again. Make sure the indicator goes off. ❒ To display the screen in step , select [Always Specify] for [Orientation] with Copier Features in User Tools. If [Do not Specify] is selected, proceed to step Reference p.67 “Supplementary Information”...
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Copy Functions Original orientation and completed copies The resulting copy image will differ according to the orientation in which you place the originals (vertical K or horizontal L). The table shows the orientation of images on the front and back of copies, not the orientation of delivery.
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Copying Select the duplex mode using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the duplex orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
Copy Functions One-Sided Combine Combines several pages to one side of a sheet. There are four types of One-Sided Combine available. Important ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side Copies 2 one-sided originals to one side of a sheet.
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Copying ❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side Copies 2 two-sided originals to one side of a sheet. GCSHVYBJ Original orientation and image position of Combine Open to left (K) originals GCSHUY3E Open to top (L) originals GCSHUY4E Placing originals (originals placed in the ARDF) •...
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Copy Functions Press the {Combine/Series} key. AZB034S The indicator goes on. Select the combine mode using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ”...
Copying Two-Sided Combine Combines various pages of originals onto one two-sided sheet. There are four types of Two-Sided Combine. Important ❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function. ❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 2 Sides Copies 4 one-sided originals to one sheet with two pages per side. GCSHVY9J ❖...
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Copy Functions ❖ 2 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 2 Sides Copies 4 two-sided originals to one sheet with four pages per side. GCSHVY2E 1 Front 2 Back Press the {Combine/Series} key. AZB034S The indicator goes on. Select the combine mode using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.
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Copying Select the duplex orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Select the paper size using {U} or {T}. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. Note ❒ To cancel the Two-Sided Combine function in step , press the {Com- bine/Series} key again.
Copy Functions Series Copies You can separately copy the front and back of a two-sided original or two facing pages of a bound original onto two sheets. Important ❒ See the following table for original and paper sizes when using a 100% ratio with the Book→1 Sided function.
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Copying ❖ 2 Sided→1 Sided Copies each side of a two-sided original to two separate pages. Press the {Combine/Series} key. AZB034S The indicator goes on. Select [Series: Book Orig.] or [Series:2Sided Orig.] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. When selecting [Series: Book Orig.], proceed to step...
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Copy Functions Select the original orientation using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key. The “ ” message appears. Programmed Proceed to step Select the paper size using {U} or {T}. Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. Note ❒...
3. Appendix This chapter describes the copy machine's specifications and the function compatibility. Combination Chart The combination chart given below shows which modes can be used together. Blank : These modes can be used together. × : These modes cannot be used together. The first mode selected will be the mode you are working in.
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Appendix Auto Reduce/Enlarge can be set to [On] by selecting the combine function. The following function incompatibility messages appear if you select two conflicting functions, and copying is not possible until one of the functions is disabled: Combination of “Staple: Left 2” and “90° turn” ×. Combination of “Staple: Top 2”...
Supplementary Information Supplementary Information The following describes the detailed specifications of the respective functions. ❖ Bypass Tray Copy • The following paper sizes can be selected. A3L, A4KL, A5KL, A6L, B4 JISL, B5 JISKL, B6 JISL, 11" × 17"L, " × 14"L, 8 "...
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Appendix ❖ Inch version Original → Paper size Ratio (%) " × 8 " → 11" × 17" 200 (enlarge area by 4) " × 8 " → 8 " × 14" (enlarge area by 2) " × 11" → 11" × 17" "...
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Appendix • When the number of copies exceeds tray capacity, copying stops. If this happens, remove the copies from the Finisher Shift Tray, and then resume copying. The tray capacity for the stapled sheets is as follows: (paper weight: 80 g/m , 20 lb.) •...
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Supplementary Information ❖ Combine • The machine selects the reproduction ratio automatically based on the pa- per size and number of original pages to be combined on each copy page. • The selectable reproduction ratios are 50–200 %. • If the calculated ratio is under the minimum ratio, it is automatically ad- justed to within the available range.
INDEX Copy Paper Custom size originals 1 Sided 2 Pages to Combine 1 Side Custom Size Paper 1 Sided 4 Pages to Combine 1 Side 1 Sided 4 Pages to Combine 2 Sides 1 Sided 8 Pages to Combine 2 Sides Darker key 1 Sided to 2 Sided Detectable sizes...
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Max. Number of Sets Missing Image Area Scroll keys Selecting a Paper Tray Selecting Copy Paper Non-compatible originals for the ARDF Selecting the Bypass Tray Number keys Selection keys Series Copies Sizes Detectable by the Auto Paper Select Sizes difficult to detect OHP transparencies Sort OK key...
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In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. c means STAND BY. Trademarks ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader, PostScript, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trade- marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
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Type for 7025/DSm625/LD125/Aficio MP 2500 EN USA D327-7570...