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Ricoh DX 4542 Operating Instructions Manual

Ricoh DX 4542 Operating Instructions Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.
Operation
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Optional Functions
User Tools
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Replenishing Supplies
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Troubleshooting
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Remarks
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Specifications
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DX 4542

Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DX 4542 Operating Instructions Operation Optional Functions User Tools Replenishing Supplies Troubleshooting Remarks Specifications 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...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 4 R CAUTION: • After you move the machine, use the caster fixture to fix it in place. Other- wise the machine might move or come down to cause an injury. • If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a continuous air turnover.

  • Page 5: Position Of Label For Rcaution

    Position of Label for RCAUTION This machine has a RCAUTION label at the position indicated below. For your own safety, always adhere to the instructions on the label. ABL020D...

  • Page 6: User Information On Electrical & Electronic Equipment

    User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate re- cycling. Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below. The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must be disposed of separately via the appropriate return and collection sys- tems available.

  • Page 7: How To Read This Manual

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

  • Page 8: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do with this Machine ❖ Reducing and Enlarging by Preset Ra- Below is a quick summary of this ma- chine's features and where to look for tios more information. See p.29 “Preset Reduce/Enlarge”. ❖ Standard Printing See p.17 “Standard Printing”. ❖...
  • Page 9 ❖ Memory/Class Modes ❖ Printing in Two Colours See p.39 “Memory/Class”. See p.72 “Printing in Two Col- ours”. ❖ Combining Two Originals onto One Print See p.53 “Combine”. GRCOLO0E ❖ Repeating Images See p.55 “Repeat”. ❖ Skip Feed Printing See p.56 “Skip Feed Printing”. ❖...

  • Page 10: Making Prints

    Making Prints This section explains the basic proce- Lower the exposure glass cover. dure for making prints. Lift the exposure glass cover. ZFRH061E Specify your print settings. ZFRH060E Enter the number of prints with Reference the number keys. For details on how to place orig- inals in the optional document feeder, see p.66 “Placing Origi- nals in the Document Feeder”.
  • Page 11 Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to disable Auto Cycle mode. See p.18 “When Auto Cycle mode is off”.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ....................i Safety During Operation....................i Position of Label for RCAUTION ................iii User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment ........iv Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway ..............iv All Other Users......................iv How to Read This Manual ..................v What You Can Do with this Machine..............vi Making Prints ......................viii Machine Exterior ....................1...
  • Page 13 Printing on Thick or Thin Paper .................34 Pressure Lever Position ...................34 Type of Original....................35 Economy Mode ....................37 Auto Cycle ......................38 Memory/Class.......................39 Select Class/Year ....................41 Registering Class/Year ....................41 Printing for All Years ....................42 Printing for Selected Classes ...................43 Memory Mode.......................44 Normal Memory Mode....................44 Stack Memory Mode ....................45 Class Mode ......................47 Recall ........................49...
  • Page 14 3. User Tools Accessing the User Tools ...................75 Quitting User Tools ....................75 User Tools Menu ....................76 1 System ........................76 2 Set Operat'n Mode ....................77 3 Initial Setting......................78 4 Mode Setting ......................79 5 Admin. Mode ......................81 6 Online Paramet's....................81 User Tool Menus in Detail ...................82 3-5 Edge Erase Area....................82 4-11 No.
  • Page 15 6. Remarks Operation Notes ....................123 General Cautions ....................123 Print Paper ......................125 Originals .........................125 Where to Put the Machine ................. 126 Environmental Conditions ..................126 Power Connection....................127 Access to Machine ....................127 Maintaining the Machine ................... 128 Main Frame ......................128 Optional Document Feeder ..................129 Combination Chart.....................

  • Page 17: Machine Exterior

    Machine Exterior AQN002S Front cover Feed roller pressure lever Open for access to the inside of the ma- Use to adjust the contact pressure of the chine. paper feed roller according to paper thickness. Control panel Paper feed side plates Operator controls and indicators are lo- cated here.

  • Page 18: Machine Interior

    Machine Interior AQN020S Main switch Chocks Use to turn the power on or off. Use to adjust the buffer fins. Master eject box Drum unit Used masters are stored here. The master is wrapped around this unit. Paper alignment wings Drum unit lock lever Lift or lower the wings according to the Lift to unlock and pull out the drum unit.

  • Page 19: Options

    Options ❖ Document feeder AQN003S 1. Document feeder ❖ Exposure glass cover AQN004S 1. Exposure glass cover Note ❒ Other options: • A3, 11" × 17" Colour Drum • A4, 11" × 8 " Black Drum • Tape Dispenser • Key Counter...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Control Panel Keys ZLKS010E {Quality Start} key {Reduce/Enlarge} key Press to have the machine perform a few Press to reduce or enlarge the image by idle spins before printing. See p.61 preset ratios. See p.29 “Preset Re- “Quality Start Mode”. duce/Enlarge”.
  • Page 21 {Clear/Stop} key {Master Making} key Press to cancel a number that you have Press to make a master. entered or to stop printing. {Print} key {User Tools} key Press to start printing. Press to change the default settings to suit your requirements. See p.75 “User Tools”.

  • Page 22: Indicators

    Indicators ZLKS020E k: Master Eject indicator Special feature indicator See p.114 “When the Master Eject Indica- Lets you know when one or more of the tor (k) Lights”. keys under the behind cover has been se- lected. M: Open Cover/Unit indicator See p.112 “When the Open Cover/Unit Colour drum indicator Indicator (M) Lights and a Message is...

  • Page 23: Panel Display

    Panel Display The panel display shows the machine status, error messages, and function menus. Important ❒ Do not subject the panel display to strong impact or a force equivalent to 30N or more, otherwise it could be damaged. Note ❒ When you select an item on the panel display, it is highlighted (e.g. AQN005S Menu for the function selected Machine status or messages...

  • Page 24: Panel Display Layout

    Panel Display Layout The basic elements of the panel display are explained below. Understanding their meaning helps you use this machine's features quickly and easily. ❖ Sample display when selecting the {Reduce/Enlarge} key AQN022S Machine status or messages When the {Reduce/Enlarge} key is pressed, the following display is shown. ZLKS070E Functions and settings available: •...

  • Page 25: Operation

    1. Operation Print Paper The following limitations apply: Paper Size Paper Weight Metric Inch 11" × 17" L, 8 " × 14" L, Paper feed tray A3 L, B4 JIS (Japanese Industrial 47.1 - 209.3 Standard) L, A4 L K, "...
  • Page 26 Operation • The following types of envelopes: If you print on rough grained paper, the copy image might be blurred. You can use A3 (297 × 420mm) or 11" × 17" originals or printing paper. However, use the Reduce mode to ensure that the entire image is printed. This is because the maximum print areas are as follows: •...

  • Page 27: Originals

    Originals Originals The maximum original size that you can place on the exposure glass is 304.8 × 432mm, 12" × 17". If your originals have bold letters or solid images at the leading edges, you might get prints with dirty edges. In this case, place the original face down on the ex- posure glass, with its widest margin toward the paper delivery tray.

  • Page 28: Printing Preparations

    Operation Printing Preparations Make sure that the paper feed Loading Paper side plates touch the paper light- ly. Shift the lock lever back to its Gently open the paper feed tray. original position. TSLH026E TSLY015E Release the paper feed side plate Setting Up the Paper Delivery lock lever and adjust the side plates to match the paper size.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Paper Alignment Wings And Chocks

    Printing Preparations Lift the paper delivery side plates Adjusting the Paper Alignment and adjust them to match the pa- Wings and Chocks per size. Use the paper alignment wings and chocks to stack printed paper neatly. Note ❒ Prints may be delivered curled up if they contain large areas of solid image.

  • Page 30: Turn On The Power

    Operation ❖ Paper alignment wings Paper Paper Paper Chocks Adjust the paper alignment wings. Weight Size align- ment wings A3 L, Lower Down 128 g/m 11" × 34 lb or 17"L, wings. thicker B4 JIS L A4 LK, Lower Down B5 JIS wings.

  • Page 31: After Printing

    After Printing After Printing Remove the paper from the paper Remove the prints from the paper feed tray. delivery tray. AFG050S ZFRY030E The paper feed tray will lower. Lower the paper alignment wings. Gently close the paper feed tray. ABL040S TSLH020E Slide the chocks down.

  • Page 32: Turn Off The Power

    Operation Move the paper delivery end plate Close the paper delivery tray. until its handle is flush with the end of the tray. ABL023S Turn off the power ZFRH190E Lower the paper delivery end plate. Turn off the main switch. ABL054S ZFRH100E Move the side plates to each side,...

  • Page 33: Standard Printing

    Standard Printing Standard Printing This section explains the basic proce- Lift the exposure glass cover. dure for making prints. The proce- dure differs depending on whether or not the machine is in Auto Cycle mode. With Auto Cycle mode, you can proc- ess masters and make prints in a sin- gle operation.
  • Page 34 Operation Lower the exposure glass cover. When Auto Cycle mode is on A Check that Auto Cycle mode is ZFRH061E Specify the print settings. ZLKS035E Enter the number of prints with B Press the {Master Making} key. the number keys. ZLKS030E ZLKS032E Printing starts automatically af-...
  • Page 35 Standard Printing B Press the {Master Making} key. When the print job is finished, press the {Clear Modes/Energy Sav- er} key. ZLKS030E Note ZLKS036E ❒ If necessary, press the {Proof} Your print settings are cleared and key and check the print im- the machine returns to its initial age.

  • Page 36: Saving Energy

    Operation Saving Energy If not used for a certain period of time Note after printing, the machine will enter ❒ The machine will not automatical- the Energy Saver or Auto Off mode to ly enter the Energy Saver or Auto reduce energy consumption.

  • Page 37: Auto Off Timer

    Auto Off Timer Auto Off Timer You can set the machine to turn itself off at a specified time everyday. Make the timer setting in User Tools. See “9 Auto Off Timer” on p.76 “1 System”. Note ❒ The machine will not automatical- ly turn itself off if you are using it at the set time.

  • Page 38: Auto Reset

    Operation Auto Reset This machine can be set to return au- tomatically to its initial condition if it has not been operated for a certain pe- riod of time. This is called “Auto Re- set”. Note ❒ The Auto Reset time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes, or to “Off”.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Print Image Position

    Adjusting the Print Image Position Adjusting the Print Image Position You can adjust the print image posi- Note tion in two ways: ❒ One push of either {Image Posi- ❖ Forwards or Backwards tion} key shifts the image posi- tion by 0.5mm, 0.02" , up to a Use the {Image Position} keys.

  • Page 40: Right Or Left

    Operation ❖ Shifting the image to the left Right or Left TSLH02JE Note GRLEFT0E ❒ The image position can be shifted * Paper feed direction up to 10mm, 0.4" in each direc- tion. Each division on the scale Press the paper feed tray down represents a shift of 2mm, 0.08".

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Print Image Density

    Adjusting the Print Image Density Adjusting the Print Image Density You can adjust the print image densi- Press the {Master Making} key. ty to suit your needs. Note ❒ You can specify the image density that is selected by default when the power is turned on.

  • Page 42: Tint Mode

    Operation Tint Mode Use this function to make halftone Press the {Master Making} key. prints. GRTINT0E ZLKS030E Press the {Tint} key. Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to disable Auto Cycle mode.

  • Page 43: Changing The Printing Speed

    Changing the Printing Speed Changing the Printing Speed Use the {W}{V} keys (Speed keys) to adjust the printing speed to suit the type of printing paper. Press the {V} key to increase the speed, or the {W} key to reduce the speed.

  • Page 44: Stopping A Multi-Print Run

    Operation Stopping a Multi-print Run Stopping a Multi-print Run to Changing the Number of Print Another Original Prints and Checking the Completed Prints Press the {Clear/Stop} key. Press the {Clear/Stop} key. ZLKS034E ZLKS034E Set the new original. Change the number of prints or Enter the number of prints and check the completed prints.

  • Page 45: Preset Reduce/Enlarge

    Preset Reduce/Enlarge Preset Reduce/Enlarge ❒ You can select a ratio regardless of Use this function to reduce or enlarge originals by a preset ratio. the size of the original or the print- ing paper. However, with some ra- tios, parts of the image might not be printed or margins will appear on prints.
  • Page 46 Operation Press the {Reduce/Enlarge} key. Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS051E ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after Use the {~}{}} keys to select the trial print. your desired reproduction ratio, and press the {OK} key. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to...

  • Page 47: Zoom

    Zoom Zoom Use this function to fine-tune the re- Enter the number of prints with production ratio in 1% steps. the number keys. GRZOOM0E Note ZLKS032E ❒ You can select from a range of 50– Press the {Master Making} key. 200%.

  • Page 48: Edge Erase

    Operation Edge Erase When printing from thick books, or Press the {Edge Erase} key. similar originals, a shadow caused by the binding may show up on the prints. If you print using the Edge Erase mode, such shadows will be erased automatically.
  • Page 49 Edge Erase Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to disable Auto Cycle mode.

  • Page 50: Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper

    Operation Printing on Thick or Thin Paper Perform the following steps when Make sure that paper feed side you make prints on thick (127.9 to plates touch the paper lightly. 209.3g/m , 34.0 to 55.6 lb), standard (52.3 to 127.9g/m , 13.9 to 34.0 lb) or thin (47.1 to 52.3g/m , 12.5 to 13.9 lb)

  • Page 51: Type Of Original

    Type of Original Type of Original Select from the following original Press the {Type of Original} key. types to match your originals: ❖ Letter mode Use this mode when the original contains only text (no pictures). ❖ Letter/Photo mode Use this mode when the original contains photographs or text with pictures.
  • Page 52 Operation Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to disable Auto Cycle mode. See p.18 “When Auto Cycle mode is off”.

  • Page 53: Economy Mode

    Economy Mode Economy Mode Use this function to save ink. Press the {Master Making} key. Note ❒ Prints will appear lighter when Economy mode is used. ❒ The default is Off. To select either “On” or “Off” for Economy mode, see “4 Eco.

  • Page 54: Auto Cycle

    Operation Auto Cycle Use this function to process masters and make prints in a single operation. Note ❒ The default is On. ❒ You can specify whether Auto Cy- cle mode is enabled or not when the power is turned on. See “1 Auto Cycle ON/OFF”...

  • Page 55: Memory/Class

    Memory/Class Memory/Class ❖ Memory Mode The Memory/Class function is useful especially for people such as teachers, You can choose from the following who often have to make different two types of Memory mode: numbers of prints from the same orig- •...
  • Page 56 Operation ❖ Class Mode Use to make prints from one origi- nal for multiple classes, with the same number of prints for each class. GRCLAS0E ❖ Recall Use to recall settings that you have stored under the Memory Mode and Class Mode.

  • Page 57: Select Class/Year

    Select Class/Year Select Class/Year Use the {~}{}} keys to select the Preparation desired school year, and then To use this mode, you need to first press the {OK} key. register the number of prints re- quired for each class. Registering Class/Year Note With the number keys, enter the ❒...

  • Page 58: Printing For All Years

    Operation Press the {Master Making} key. Printing for All Years Press the {Memory/Class} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. ZLKS052E Note Use the {~}{}} keys to select Se- ❒ If you wish to check the image lect Class/Year, and then press the before printing, press the {Auto {OK} key.

  • Page 59: Printing For Selected Classes

    Select Class/Year Use the {~}{}} keys to select the Printing for Selected Classes class that you wish to print for, and then press the {q} key. Press the {Memory/Class} key. Note ❒ Repeat Step to select more classes. ❒ You can only select classes from the same school year.

  • Page 60: Memory Mode

    Operation Memory Mode If you are using the optional tape Normal Memory Mode dispenser, turn on the tape dis- penser switch. Note ❒ You can make prints from up to 30 originals at one time. Press the {Memory/Class} key. O f f TSLP013E Note ❒...

  • Page 61: Stack Memory Mode

    Memory Mode Press the {Master Making} key. Stack Memory Mode Limitation ❒ To use Stack Memory mode, you need to first set Memory Mode to “Stack” using the user tools. See “12 Memory Mode” on p.79 “4 Mode Setting”. Note ❒...
  • Page 62 Operation Press the {OK} key. If you are using the optional tape dispenser, turn on the tape dis- penser switch. Set your original. Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to...

  • Page 63: Class Mode

    Class Mode Class Mode Note With the number keys, enter the ❒ You can print for up to 24 combi- desired number of classes, and then press the {q} key. nations of number of prints and number of classes. ❒ The maximum possible number of classes in one combination is 99.
  • Page 64 Operation Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to disable Auto Cycle mode. See p.18 “When Auto Cycle mode is off”.

  • Page 65: Recall

    Recall Recall Use the {~}{}} keys to select 8 Note ❒ You can store up to 10 entries for Prog./Change:Mem., and then press the {OK} key. Memory mode with each entry containing settings for up to 30 originals (Normal Memory mode), or settings for up to 30 classes (Stack Memory mode).
  • Page 66 Operation Use the {~}{}} keys to select a Storing Stack Memory Mode Settings number, and then press the {OK} key. Limitation ❒ To use Stack Memory mode, you need to first set Memory Mode to “Stack” using the user tools. See “12 Memory Mode”...

  • Page 67: Storing Class Mode Settings

    Recall Use the {~}{}} keys to select a Storing Class Mode Settings number, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools} key. Note ❒ If the number is already in use, a message will be displayed asking if you wish to overwrite the settings stored.

  • Page 68: Recalling The Stored Settings

    Operation Press the {Master Making} key. Recalling the Stored Settings Press the {Memory/Class} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. ZLKS052E Note Use the {~}{}} keys to select Re- ❒ If you wish to check the image call, and the press the {OK} key. before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to...

  • Page 69: Combine

    Combine Combine ❒ If the length of the first original is Use this function to combine two originals onto one sheet of paper. shorter than 91mm, 3.6" , Combine mode will be disabled. ❒ You can set the machine to auto- matically cancel Combine/Repeat mode once you have finished us- ing it.
  • Page 70 Operation Press the {Combine/Repeat} key. Press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS053E ZLKS030E Use the {~}{}} keys to select After the first original has been Combine 2, and then press the scanned, place the second origi- {OK} key. nal in the same way. Press the {Master Making} key.

  • Page 71: Repeat

    Repeat Repeat Use this function to repeat the image Set your original. twice on the same sheet of paper. Enter the number of prints with the number keys. Limitation ZLKS032E ❒ You cannot use the optional docu- ment feeder with the Repeat func- Press the {Master Making} key.

  • Page 72: Skip Feed Printing

    Operation Skip Feed Printing If the backs of prints are dirty, you Press the {Master Making} key. can use the {Skip Feed} key to make the drum rotate twice instead of once with every sheet of paper fed. This gives you time to remove prints one by one from the paper delivery tray, or to insert a sheet of paper between two prints.

  • Page 73: Program

    Program Program Use this function to store up to nine Storing Print Settings frequently used print job settings and to recall them for future use. First specify the print settings that Note you wish to store. ❒ The stored contents will not be cleared even when you turn off the Press the {Program} key.

  • Page 74: Recalling A Program

    Operation Press the {Master Making} key. Recalling a Program Press the {Program} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. ZLKS037E Note Use the {~}{}} keys to select Re- ❒ If you wish to check the image call, and then press the {OK} key. before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to...

  • Page 75: Security Mode

    Security Mode Security Mode Use this function to prevent others from accessing your masters and making prints of confidential docu- ments after you have done so. After you have made your prints, press the {Security} key. ZLKS086E Press the {OK} key. Note ❒...

  • Page 76: Entering A User Code To Use The Machine

    Operation Entering a User Code to Use the Machine Under the User Code mode, users Enter your 3–digit user code with need to enter a user code before they the number keys. can use the machine. The machine keeps count of the number of copies made under each user code.

  • Page 77: Quality Start Mode

    Quality Start Mode Quality Start Mode If the machine is not used for a long Press the {Master Making} key. time, or when you change to a colour drum that has not been used recently, the ink on the drum may dry up. This might affect the print quality.

  • Page 78: On Line Printing

    Operation On Line Printing On Line printing allows you to use " × When printing on A5K, 5 this machine as a PC printer. " K paper Limitation A Press the {User Tools}key. ❒ The optional PC controller is re- quired.

  • Page 79: Auto On Line

    On Line Printing When printing on custom size paper Auto On Line You can select whether or not the ma- Limitation ❒ When printing on custom sizes, chine automatically switches to On Line mode when it receives data from always set the paper in the L a PC.
  • Page 80 Operation...

  • Page 81: Optional Functions

    2. Optional Functions Optional Document Feeder Place a stack of originals in the op- This machine can detect the following tional document feeder. They will be original sizes when the original is fed into the machine automatically. placed in the optional document feed- Originals A3 L, B4 JIS L, A4 KL, Metric version...

  • Page 82: Placing Originals In The Document Feeder

    Optional Functions Specify the print settings, and then Placing Originals in the enter the number of prints with the Document Feeder number keys. Adjust the guides to match the orig- inal size. Align the originals and place them in a stack facing up. ZLKS032E Press the {Master Making} key.

  • Page 83: Using The Document Feeder When Combining Originals

    Optional Document Feeder Press the {Master Making} key. Using the Document Feeder when Combining Originals Reference For details on combining originals, see p.53 “Combine”. Press the {Combine/Repeat} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to...
  • Page 84 Optional Functions Use the {~}{}} keys to select Place the originals face up in the Memory, and then press the {OK} document feeder. key. With the number keys, enter the desired number of prints for each original, and then press the {q} key.
  • Page 85 Optional Document Feeder Place the original face up in the Using the Document Feeder in Stack document feeder. Memory Mode Press the {Master Making} key. Reference For details of the Stack Memory mode, see p.45 “Stack Memory Mode”. Press the {Memory/Class} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print.

  • Page 86: Colour Printing Using The Optional Colour Drum

    Optional Functions Colour Printing Using the Optional Colour Drum A3, 11" × 17" colour drum units in red, Lift to unlock the drum unit lock blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, lever. navy, maroon, orange, teal and grey are available as options in addition to the standard black unit.
  • Page 87 Colour Printing Using the Optional Colour Drum Hold the upper drum stay and re- Lower the drum unit lock lever. move the drum unit from the ma- chine. AQN015S Close the front cover. ZFRH360E Note Note ❒ Make sure that the open cov- ❒...

  • Page 88: Making Colour Prints

    Optional Functions Making Colour Prints Printing in Two Colours After printing in one colour, you can Make sure that the colour drum in- print in another colour on the same dicator on the panel display is lit. side of the print. GRCOLO0E ZLKS054E Important...
  • Page 89 Colour Printing Using the Optional Colour Drum Enter the number of prints with the Remove the prints from the paper number keys. delivery tray and place them onto the paper feed tray again as shown. ZLKS032E ZFRY040E Press the {Master Making} key. Change the drum unit.
  • Page 90 Optional Functions Place the second original, and then press the {Master Making} key. ZLKS030E Printing starts automatically after the trial print. Note ❒ If you wish to check the image before printing, press the {Auto Cycle} key before pressing the {Master Making} key, in order to disable Auto Cycle mode.

  • Page 91: User Tools

    3. User Tools Accessing the User Tools This section is intended for the ma- Quitting User Tools chine administrator. The user tools al- low the administrator to customize the default settings of this machine. To quit the User Tools menu, press the {User Tools} key.

  • Page 92: User Tools Menu

    User Tools User Tools Menu 1 System Mode Description Auto Reset The machine automatically returns to its initial condition if it has not been operated for a certain period of time. Note ❒ Default: Off R.Counter Display Shows the total number of masters and prints. Note ❒...

  • Page 93: Set Operat'n Mode

    User Tools Menu 2 Set Operat'n Mode Mode Description Min. quantity You can set a minimum print quantity between 0 and 9999. Any number below the minimum will not be printed. Note ❒ Default: 0 Max. quantity You can set a maximum print quantity between 0 and 9999. Note ❒...

  • Page 94: Initial Setting

    User Tools 3 Initial Setting Mode Description MSTR You can specify the image density that is selected by default Makg.Density when the power is turned on. Note ❒ Default: Std.(Standard) Original Priority You can specify the original type that is selected by default when the power is turned on.

  • Page 95: Mode Setting

    User Tools Menu 4 Mode Setting Mode Description Auto Cycle You can select to have Auto Cycle mode as either “ON” or “OFF” ON/OFF when the power is turned on. Note ❒ Default: ON Ignore Paper Size If you are making prints on paper of custom sizes, you can set pa- per size detection to “Ignore”.
  • Page 96 User Tools Mode Description Idling for You can specify the number of times that the drum unit idles Q.Mode when in Quality Start mode. Note ❒ Default: 2 Setting Q.Mode You can select “Yes” to have the machine automatically carry out a few idle spins when the power is turned on.

  • Page 97: Admin. Mode

    User Tools Menu 5 Admin. Mode ❖ User Codes If user codes are turned on, operators must enter their user codes before they can operate the machine. The machine keeps count of the number of copies made under each user code. See “3 Set User Code”...

  • Page 98: User Tool Menus In Detail

    User Tools User Tool Menus in Detail 3-5 Edge Erase Area 4-11 No. of Q.Start Press the {User Tools} key. Note ❒ The defaults are as follows: Time interval ZLKS084E Low Tmp. Use the {~}{}} keys to select 3 Normal Tmp. Initial Setting, and then press the {OK} key.

  • Page 99: Reset Counters

    User Tool Menus in Detail Use the {~}{}} keys to select 11 5-2 Reset Counters No. of Q.Start, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools} key. Use the {~}{}} keys to select the temperature range in which you are using this machine, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 100 User Tools C Press the {OK} key. Note ❒ If you have selected the wrong user code, press the {Escape} key to return to the previous display. D Press the {OK} key. To clear all counters A Use the {~}{}} keys to select All.

  • Page 101: Replenishing Supplies

    4. Replenishing Supplies Loading Paper on the Paper Feed Tray The load paper indicator (B) lights Press the {Print} key to resume print- when the paper feed tray runs out of ing. paper. Replenishing Paper Press the {Clear/Stop} key. ZLKS033E Changing the Paper Size Press the paper feed tray down key.
  • Page 102 Replenishing Supplies Shift the paper feed side plate lock Make sure that the paper feed side lever forward. Adjust the paper plates touch the paper lightly. Shift feed side plates to match the paper the lock lever back to its original size.

  • Page 103: When The Add Ink Indicator (J) Lights

    When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights The add ink indicator (j) lights up when it is time to supply ink. R CAUTION: • Keep the ink or ink container out of reach of children. R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 104 Replenishing Supplies Open the front cover. AQN006S Lift out the ink holder. ZFRH390E Remove the used ink cartridge. ZFRH400E...
  • Page 105 When the Add Ink Indicator (j) Lights Remove the cap of the new ink cartridge. ZFRH500E Note ❒ Hold the cartridge upright to prevent ink from spilling out. Insert the new cartridge into the ink holder. ZFRH410E Return the ink holder to its original position until it clicks. Note ❒...
  • Page 106 Replenishing Supplies Close the front cover. The machine will start idling to supply ink to the drum. Note ❒ It will stop when a sufficient amount of ink reaches the drum.

  • Page 107: When The Master End Indicator (C) Lights

    When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights The master end indicator (C) lights Remove the used master roll and up when it is time to replace the mas- pull out both spools. Then, insert ter roll.
  • Page 108 Replenishing Supplies Insert the master until its leading edge hides the indicators com- pletely. ZJVH080E Note ❒ Rotate the spools backward to take up any slack in the master. Close the master feeding cover firmly. ZFRH250E Close the master tray. ZFRH230E...

  • Page 109: Placing A New Roll Of Tape In The Optional Tape Dispenser

    Placing a New Roll of Tape in the Optional Tape Dispenser Placing a New Roll of Tape in the Optional Tape Dispenser Note Insert the tape into the slot as far ❒ Make sure that the main switch is as it can go. Close the cover of the tape dispenser.
  • Page 110 Replenishing Supplies...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Machine Operation Problems If a malfunction or a misfeed occurs within the machine, the following indicators will be shown on the display. ❖ When the misfeed indicator (x) lights and the location indicators are displayed Indicator Page x and “P” p.98 “When “x”...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting ❖ When the master end indicator (C) lights and a message is displayed Indicator Message Page Cover Open. p.113 “When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights and a Message is Displayed” Feeding cover is open. Please close. Master tray is not set. Set master tray. Cover Open.

  • Page 113: Printing Problems

    Printing Problems Printing Problems Problem Cause Action When you try to select several Some functions cannot be See p.130 “Combination functions at the same time, used together. Chart”. some of them cannot be select- Parts of the image are not The edge erase margin that Adjust the edge erase margin printed in Edge Erase mode.

  • Page 114: Clearing Misfeeds

    Troubleshooting x Clearing Misfeeds The location indicators show where the jam has occurred. Important ❒ When clearing misfeeds, do not turn off the main switch. Otherwise, your print settings are cleared. When “x” lights and “P” is indicated An original misfeed has occurred in the optional document feeder. Note ❒...
  • Page 115 x Clearing Misfeeds Pull the green knob towards you to remove the original. TPEH220E Return the document feed sheet to its original position. Close the document feeder cover until it clicks in position. ZDCY100E...
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting -To prevent original misfeeds Use the exposure glass for the following kinds of originals. • Originals heavier than 128g/m , 34 lb • Originals lighter than 52g/m , 14 lb • Originals smaller than 148mm × 210mm, 5.9" × 8.3" •...

  • Page 117: When "X" Lights And "A" Is Indicated

    x Clearing Misfeeds When “x” lights and “A” is indicated A paper misfeed has occurred in the paper feed section. R CAUTION: • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters. Slowly but firmly pull out the paper.
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting Unlock the lever and pull out the drum unit. ZFRH360E Reference See p.70 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit” Remove the misfed paper. ZFRH440E Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, and then lower the drum unit lock lever. AQN011S Close the front cover.

  • Page 119: When "X" Lights And "C" Is Indicated

    x Clearing Misfeeds When “x” lights and “C” is indicated A paper misfeed has occurred in the paper delivery section. R CAUTION: • Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters. Remove the misfed paper and press the {OK} key.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting Unlock the lever and pull out the drum unit. ZFRH360E Reference See p.70 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit” Remove the paper from the inside. ZJVH040E Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, and then lower the drum unit lock lever.
  • Page 121 x Clearing Misfeeds -To prevent paper misfeeds If paper is curled or the margin on the leading edge of the original is too narrow, the following action is necessary. • Before using the paper, correct the curl as shown below. GRCURL0E •...

  • Page 122: When "X" Lights And "D" Is Indicated

    Troubleshooting • When the leading edge margin of the original is less than 5mm, 0.2" , or when there is a solid image on the leading edge, feed the original from the edge with the widest margin. Alternately, create a leading edge margin on a dupli- cate of the original, and then print from the duplicate.

  • Page 123: When "X" Lights And "A", "B" Are Indicated

    x Clearing Misfeeds Close the feeding cover and the master tray. Open the lower master tray and remove the misfed master. ZJVH051E Close the lower master tray. When “x” lights and “A”, “B” are indicated The paper is jammed between the drum and the paper feed section. Confirm the green lamp is on.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Unlock the lever and then pull out the drum unit. ZFRH360E Reference See p.70 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit” Remove the misfed paper from inside. ZFRH421E Insert the drum until it locks into position, and then lower the lock lever. AQN011S Close the front cover.

  • Page 125: When "X" Lights And "B", "E" Are Indicated

    x Clearing Misfeeds When “x” lights and “B”, “E” are indicated Either a master misfeed has occurred either in the master eject section, or the master is wrapped around the drum unit. Open the master eject box. ZJVH091E Remove the misfed master. ZFRH120E Note ❒...
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting When the master is wrapped around the drum Confirm the green lamp is on. AQN007S Note ❒ If the red lamp is on, close the front cover, wait for five seconds, and then open it. Unlock the lever and then pull out the drum unit. ZFRH360E Reference See p.70 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit”...
  • Page 127 x Clearing Misfeeds Pull out the misfed master from the clamp. ZFRH462E Note ❒ If you still cannot remove the master, release the lock lever at the back of the drum unit to open the clamp while pulling the master out. Insert the drum until it locks into position, and then lower the lock lever.

  • Page 128: When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights And A Message Is Displayed

    Troubleshooting When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M) Lights and a Message is Displayed A message is displayed explaining the place where the doors/covers are not properly closed. Front Cover is Open Close the front cover completely. AQN016S Cover of Optional Document Feeder is Open Close the document feeder until it clicks into place.

  • Page 129: When The Master End Indicator (C) Lights And A Message Is Displayed

    When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights and a Message is Displayed When the Master End Indicator (C) Lights and a Message is Displayed A message is displayed explaining Lower Master Tray is Open the place in the master feed section that is not properly set.

  • Page 130: When The Master Eject Indicator (K) Lights

    Troubleshooting When the Master Eject Indicator (k) Lights The master eject indicator (k) lights when it is time to empty master eject box. Pull out the master eject box and remove the used masters. ZJVH091E Note ❒ Spread out an old newspaper, and then pour the used masters onto the newspaper.

  • Page 131: When Other Indicators Light

    When Other Indicators Light When Other Indicators Light The key counter (option) is not set. Slot in the key counter. Set Key Counter. ZFRH150E...

  • Page 132: When The Prints Are Thrown Over The Paper Delivery Tray

    Troubleshooting When the Prints are Thrown Over the Paper Delivery Tray Reduce the printing speed by pressing the {W} (Speed) key. ZLKS042E Note ❒ If a jam occurs with the current printing speed, reduce the paper delivery speed.

  • Page 133: Poor Printing

    Poor Printing Poor Printing Dirt on the Back Side of Paper GRDIRT0E Note ❒ When you use paper smaller than the original, select the proper reduction ra- tio. Otherwise, you might get dirty background prints. ❒ When you use postcards, the background might be dirty because postcards do not absorb ink well.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting Pull out the drum unit. AQN017S Reference For details about how to remove the drum unit, see p.70 “Changing the Colour Drum Unit”. Clean the pressure roller with a clean cloth. ZFRH430E Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, and then lower the drum unit lock lever.

  • Page 135: Dirt On The Front Side Of Paper (Black Line/Stain)

    Poor Printing Turn on the main switch. ZFRH090E Dirt on the Front Side of Paper (Black Line/Stain) GRBLAC1E Note ❒ If there is no margin or if there is a solid image area near the leading edge of the original, make a margin of at least 5mm, 0.2" at the leading edge. Other- wise, the paper exit pawl might become dirty and cause black lines on prints.

  • Page 136: Blank Prints Or Incomplete Prints

    Troubleshooting Blank Prints or Incomplete Prints GRWHIT0E • Make sure that the paper feed side plates touch the paper lightly. Shift the lock lever backward. TSLY015E • When you use the optional document feeder, make sure that the original guides contact the originals lightly. When blank or incomplete prints persist even after you have checked the above, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 137 Poor Printing Remove any paper wrapped around the drum. ZFRH440E Remove the master from the drum. ZFRH462E Note ❒ If you still cannot remove the master, release the lock lever at the back of the drum unit to open the clamp while pulling the master out. Insert the drum unit until it locks in position, and then lower the lock lever.
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting Close the front cover. AQN016S...

  • Page 139: Remarks

    6. Remarks Operation Notes General Cautions • While printing, do not turn off the main switch. • While printing, do not open the door or covers. • While printing, do not unplug the power cord. • While printing, do not move the machine. •...
  • Page 140 Remarks • When using paper which has printing on the reverse side, a black area on the leading edge of the reverse side would cause the machine to mistake it for a case of paper wrapping around the drum. Always keep a margin of at least 5mm, 0.2"...

  • Page 141: Print Paper

    Operation Notes • In Letter/Photo mode, moire patterns might occur you are printing from screened originals. In this case, print using Letter mode or Photo mode. • When you use originals with light lettering, edges of the letters might be printed clearly and the inside of the letters might be light.

  • Page 142: Where To Put The Machine

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

  • Page 143: Power Connection

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

  • Page 144: Maintaining The Machine

    Remarks Maintaining the Machine To maintain high print quality, clean Exposure Glass Cover the following parts and units regularly. Lift the exposure glass cover. Main Frame Clean the exposure glass cover with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry Exposure Glass cloth.

  • Page 145: Optional Document Feeder

    Maintaining the Machine Optional Document Feeder Cleaning the Sheet Lift the document feeder. Clean the sheet with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth. AM1D600 Note ❒ If you do not clean the sheet, marks on the sheet will be print-...

  • Page 146: Combination Chart

    Remarks Combination Chart This combination chart shows which modes can be used together. Blank means that these modes can be used together. × means that these modes cannot be used together. Function chosen later × Image Density × × Type of Original ×...

  • Page 147: Specifications

    7. Specifications Main Frame ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ Printing Process: Full automatic one drum system ❖ Original Type: Sheet/Book ❖ Original Size: • Maximum 300mm × 432mm, 11.8" × 17.0" ❖ Pixel Density: 400dpi × 400dpi ❖ Image Mode: Photo mode Letter mode Letter/Photo mode Pencil mode...
  • Page 148 Specifications ❖ Printing Paper Size: Maximum 297mm × 432mm, 11.6" × 17.0" Minimum 70mm × 148mm, 2.8" × 5.9" ❖ Leading Edge Margin: 5mm ± 2mm, 0.2" ± 0.08" ❖ Print Paper Weight: 47.1g/m to 209.3g/m , 12.5 lb to 55.6 lb ❖...
  • Page 149 Main Frame ❖ Noise Emission Sound Power Level Printing speed Noise emission Stand-by 45 dB(A) During Printing 120 cpm 79 dB(A) Sound Pressure Level Printing speed Noise emission Stand-by 31 dB(A) During Printing 120 cpm 65 dB(A) The above measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 are actual value. It is measured at the position of the operator.

  • Page 150: Document Feeder (Option)

    Specifications Document Feeder (Option) ❖ Original Type: Sheet ❖ Original Weight: 52.3g/m to 127.9g/m , 13.9 lb to 34 lb ❖ Original Size: Max. 297mm × 864mm, 11.7" × 34.0" Min. 149mm × 210mm, 5.9" × 8.3" ❖ Original Capacity: 50 sheets (80g/m , 20 lb) 7.5mm, 0.3"...

  • Page 151: Consumables

    Consumables Consumables Name Size Remarks Master: Length: 110m, 410ft/roll A3 drum Width: 320mm, 12.6" More than 200 masters can be made per roll 2 Rolls/case A4 drum More than 270 masters can be made per roll Ink-Black 600ml/pack, 5 packs/case Environmental conditions: –...

  • Page 152: Index

    INDEX drum unit Changing the Drum Unit A4 drum indicator drum unit lock lever Access to machine Admin. Mode Auto Class Eco. Mode ON/OFF {Auto Cycle} key Economy mode Auto off mode {Economy Mode} key Auto Off Timer Edge Erase Auto off timer {Edge Erase} key Auto Online...
  • Page 153 Mode Setting Monitor indicators Key Counter Adj. MSTR Makg.Density multi-print run Language on LCD LCD Contrast No. of Q.Start Letter mode No. of Skip Feed Letter/Photo mode Normal Memory Mode Loading Paper number keys Load paper indicator (B) location indicator Longer Paper {OK} key lower master tray...
  • Page 154 PC controller Side tray fine adjusting dial Pencil mode side tray fine adjusting dial {Skip Feed} key Photo mode Poor Printing Skip feed Printing Dirt on the Back Side of Paper Special feature indicator Dirt on the Front Side of Paper Specifications {Speed} key Power Connection...
  • Page 155 Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and its amending di- rectives and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and its amending directives.” In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: a means POWER ON.
  • Page 156 GB GB C264-0750...

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