Gestetner 5309L User manual

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Operating Instructions
For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy
for future reference.
Operation
Optional Functions
User Tools
Replenishing Supplies
Troubleshooting
Remarks
Specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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Introduction
This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine.
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully
and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Notes:
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Notes:
The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your ma-
chine before reading this manual.
•LG drum: 5309L, 3160DNP
• A4 drum: Not Available
• B4 drum: Not Available
Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
For good print quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine master and ink from the supplier.
The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.
Power Source
120V, 60Hz, 2.3A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source,
see ⇒p.122 “Power Connection”.

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Note to users in the United States of America
Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note to users in Canada
Note:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada
Avertissement:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch:
a
aa
ameans POWER ON.
b
bb
bmeans POWER OFF.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 1
Safety During Operation............................................................................................. 1
How to Read this Manual ......................................................................................3
What You Can Do with this Machine....................................................................4
Machine Exterior ....................................................................................................7
Machine Interior .....................................................................................................8
Options ...................................................................................................................9
Control Panel........................................................................................................10
Keys .........................................................................................................................10
Indicators..................................................................................................................12
1. Operation
Printing Paper ......................................................................................................13
Originals ............................................................................................................... 14
Preparation for Printing.......................................................................................15
Loading Paper.......................................................................................................... 15
Setting Up the Paper Delivery Tray..........................................................................16
Standard Printing.................................................................................................17
Restoring Paper Feed and Paper Delivery Trays..............................................19
Energy Saver Mode — Saving Energy ...............................................................20
Adjusting the Print Image Position ....................................................................21
Shifting the Print Image Position Forward or Backward...........................................21
Shifting the Print Image Position to the Right or Left ...............................................21
Adjusting the Print Image Density .....................................................................23
Before Making a Master ...........................................................................................23
After Making a Master .............................................................................................. 23
Tint Mode—Halftone Printing .............................................................................24
Fine Mode—Making Clear Prints ........................................................................25
Changing the Printing Speed..............................................................................26
Stopping the Machine during the Multi-print Run ............................................27
When You Want to Stop the Machine during the Multi-print Run and Print the Next
Original...................................................................................................................27
When You Want to Change the Number of Prints Entered or Check the Completed
Prints......................................................................................................................27
Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios........28
Center/Edge Erase—Erasing center and Edge Margins ..................................30
Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins..................................................................32
Paste Shadow Erase—Erasing the Shadow of Pasted Originals....................34
Printing on Thick or Thin Paper .........................................................................35
Pressure Lever Position ...........................................................................................35
Selecting Original Type .......................................................................................37
Economy Mode—Saving Ink...............................................................................38
Auto Cycle—Printing from Several Originals at Once .....................................39

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Class Mode—Group Printing from the Same Original .....................................41
Memory Mode—Group Printing from Different Originals ................................43
Combine—Combining 2 Originals onto One Print............................................ 46
Skip Feed Printing ...............................................................................................49
Program—Storing Your Print Settings in Memory ...........................................50
Storing Your Settings ...............................................................................................50
Recalling a Program.................................................................................................51
Protecting a Program ...............................................................................................52
Removing Program Protection ................................................................................. 53
Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents.....................................................54
2. Optional Functions
Printing Using the Optional Document Feeder.................................................55
Document Feeder Exterior .......................................................................................55
Originals ...................................................................................................................55
Setting Originals in the Document Feeder ............................................................... 56
Combine Copies with the Document Feeder ...........................................................58
Memory Mode with the Document Feeder ............................................................... 59
Color Printing Using the Optional Color Drum .................................................63
Making Color Prints..................................................................................................63
Changing the color Drum Unit.................................................................................. 63
Printing in Two colors...............................................................................................65
3. User Tools
Accessing User Tools .........................................................................................67
Changing the Settings of User Tools.................................................................68
User Tools Menu......................................................................................................69
User Codes ...........................................................................................................76
How to Set User Code Mode (# 120) .......................................................................76
How to Use User Code Mode ..................................................................................77
How to Check the User Code Counter (# 121) ........................................................77
How to Clear the User Code Counter (# 122) ..........................................................78
How to Check the Total Number of Masters and Prints Made Under All User Codes
(# 123).................................................................................................................... 80
How to Clear the User Code Total Counter (# 124) .................................................80
4. Replenishing Supplies
Loading Paper into the Paper Feed Tray...........................................................83
Replenishing Paper..................................................................................................83
Changing the Paper Size .........................................................................................84
When the Add Ink Indicator (j
jj
j) Lights .............................................................85
Master Roll Replacement .................................................................................... 87
Placing a New Roll of Tape in the Tape Dispenser (Option)............................89
5. Troubleshooting
If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want ...............................................91

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x
xx
xClearing Misfeeds ...........................................................................................94
“x”+ “ORIGINAL JAM. REMOVE ORIGINAL”.......................................................94
“x”+ “PAPER FEED JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER”......................................97
“x”+ “MASTER FEED JAM. REMOVE JAMMED MASTER”...............................100
“x”+ “PAPER WRAP JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER”...................................102
“x”+ “MASTER EJECT JAM. REMOVE JAMMED MASTER”.............................104
“x”+ “DELIVERY JAM. REMOVE JAMMED PAPER”.........................................106
When the Open Cover/Unit Indicator (M
MM
M) Lights ............................................ 107
When the Master Eject Indicator (k
kk
k) Lights ................................................... 109
When Other Indicators Light............................................................................. 110
When the Prints are Thrown Over the Paper Delivery Tray...........................111
Poor Printing ...................................................................................................... 112
Dirt on the Back Side of Paper...............................................................................112
Dirt on the Front Side of Paper (Black Line/Stain) .................................................114
White Prints or Incomplete Prints...........................................................................115
6. Remarks
Operation Notes ................................................................................................. 117
General Cautions ...................................................................................................117
Print Paper .............................................................................................................119
Originals .................................................................................................................119
Where to Put Your Machine .............................................................................. 121
Environmental Conditions ......................................................................................121
Power Connection.................................................................................................. 122
Access to Machine .................................................................................................122
Maintaining Your Machine ................................................................................ 123
Main Frame ............................................................................................................123
Optional Document Feeder ....................................................................................124
Combination Chart............................................................................................. 125
7. Specifications
Main Frame ......................................................................................................... 127
Document Feeder (Option)................................................................................131
Consumables .....................................................................................................132
INDEX....................................................................................................... 133

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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:
RWARNING:
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.
•Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-
tension cord.
•Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
•To avoid hazardous electric shock, do not remove any covers or
screws other than those specified in this manual.
•Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
not the cable) if any of the following occurs:
•You spill something into the machine.
•You suspect that your machine needs service or repair.
•The external housing of your machine has been damaged.

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RCAUTION:
•Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow.
•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine.
While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not
be damaged under the machine.
•When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the machine.
•For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the machine or expended
supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place
at an authorized dealer.
•Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when you reach inside the
machine to remove misfed sheets of paper or masters.
•Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and function-
ality, and we recommend that you use only the expendable supplies avail-
able at an authorized dealer.

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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. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are de-
scribed in the Safety Information section.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in mi-
nor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this
symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety
Information section.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating the machine.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop-
eration.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
[]
Keys that appear on the machine's display panel.
{}
Keys built into the machine's control panel.

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What You Can Do with this Machine
Below is a quick summary of this machine's features and where to look in this
manual for more information
❖
❖❖
❖Standard Printing
See ⇒p.17 “Standard Printing”.
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❖❖
❖Adjusting the Print Image Position
See ⇒p.21 “Adjusting the Print Image Position”.
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❖Adjusting the Print Image Density
See ⇒p.23 “Adjusting the Print Image Density”.
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❖❖
❖Halftone Printing
See ⇒p.24 “Tint Mode—Halftone Printing”.
❖
❖❖
❖Making Clear Prints
See ⇒p.25 “Use the {Fine}key to make clear prints.”.
❖
❖❖
❖Changing the Print Speed
See ⇒p.26 “Changing the Printing Speed”.
❖
❖❖
❖Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios
See ⇒p.28 “Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset
Ratios”.
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❖❖
❖Erasing Center and Edge Margins
See ⇒p.30 “Center/Edge Erase—Erasing center and Edge Margins”.
❖
❖❖
❖Erasing Edge Margins
See ⇒p.32 “Edge Erase—Erasing Edge Margins”.
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❖❖
❖Erasing the Shadow of Pasted Originals
See ⇒p.34 “Paste Shadow Erase—Erasing the Shadow of Pasted Originals”.
❖
❖❖
❖Printing on Thick or Thin Paper
See ⇒p.35 “Printing on Thick or Thin Paper”.
❖
❖❖
❖Selecting Original Type
See ⇒p.37 “Selecting Original Type”.
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❖❖
❖Saving Ink
See ⇒p.38 “Economy Mode—Saving Ink”.
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❖❖
❖Printing from Several Originals at Once
See ⇒p.39 “Auto Cycle—Printing from Several Originals at Once”.
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❖❖
❖Group Printing from the Same Original
See ⇒p.41 “Class Mode—Group Printing from the Same Original”.
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❖❖
❖Group Printing from Different Originals
See ⇒p.43 “Memory Mode—Group Printing from Different Originals”.
❖
❖❖
❖Combining Originals onto One Print
See ⇒p.46 “Combine—Combining 2 Originals onto One Print”.
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❖❖
❖Skip Feed Printing
See ⇒p.49 “Skip Feed Printing”.
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❖❖
❖Storing Your Print Settings in Memory
See ⇒p.50 “Program—Storing Your Print Settings in Memory”.
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❖❖
❖Printing Secret Documents
See ⇒p.54 “Security Mode—Printing Secret Documents”.
❖
❖❖
❖Making Color Prints
See ⇒p.63 “Making Color Prints”.
❖
❖❖
❖Printing in Two Colors
See ⇒p.65 “Printing in Two colors”.
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Machine Exterior
1. Front door
Open for access to the inside of the ma-
chine.
2. Control panel
Operator controls and indicators are lo-
cated here. See ⇒p.10 “Control Panel”.
3. Exposure glass cover
Lower this cover over an original before
printing.
4. Original tray release lever
Use to open the original tray unit when
installing the master.
5. Feed roller pressure lever
Use to adjust the contact pressure of the
paper feed roller according to paper
thickness.
6. Paper feed side plate lock lever
Use to lock or unlock the paper feed side
plates.
7. Side tray fine adjusting dial
Use to shift the paper feed tray sideways.
8. Paper feed tray
Set paper on this tray for printing.
9. Paper feed side plates
Use to prevent paper skew.
10. Paper feed tray down key
Press to lower the paper feed tray.
11. Behind cover
Flip up when you use the keys under-
neath.

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Machine Interior
1. Document feeder (Option)
Original inserted into the document feed-
er are individually and automatically fed
onto and removed from the exposure
glass. See ⇒p.55 “Printing Using the Op-
tional Document Feeder”.
2. Paper delivery side plates
Use to align the prints on the paper deliv-
ery tray.
3. Paper delivery end plate
Use to align the leading edge of prints.
4. Paper delivery tray
Completed prints are delivered here.
5. Main switch
Use to turn the power on or off.
6. Drum unit
The master is wrapped around this unit.
7. Drum unit lock lever
Lift to unlock and pull out the drum unit.
8. Ink holder
Set the ink cartridge in this holder.

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Options
❖
❖❖
❖Document feeder
Note
❒Other options:
•Color Drum: LG drum
•Color Drum: A4 drum
•Color Drum: B4 drum
•Tape Dispenser
•Key Counter

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Control Panel
Keys
1. {
{{
{Security}
}}
}key
Press to make prints of secret documents.
See ⇒p.54 “Security Mode—Printing Se-
cret Documents”.
2. {
{{
{Paste Shadow Erase}
}}
}key
Press to erase the shadow of pasted orig-
inals. See ⇒p.34 “Paste Shadow Erase—
Erasing the Shadow of Pasted Originals”.
3. {
{{
{Tint/Economy}
}}
}key
Press to make halftone prints. See ⇒p.24
“Tint Mode—Halftone Printing”.
Press to save ink. See ⇒p.38 “Economy
Mode—Saving Ink”.
4. {
{{
{Image Density}
}}
}key
Press to make prints darker or lighter. See
⇒p.23 “Adjusting the Print Image Den-
sity”.
5. Check Indicator
This indicator lights when you have se-
lected one or more of the functions ac-
cessed by lifting the behind cover and
pressing the keys underneath (e. g. {
{{
{Secu-
rity}
}}
}key, {
{{
{Paste Shadow Erase}
}}
}key etc.).
This lets you know whether one or more
of these functions is selected, even if the
cover is lowered.
6. {
{{
{Skip Feed}
}}
}key
Press to select skip feed printing. See ⇒
p.49 “Skip Feed Printing”.
7. {
{{
{Center/Edge Erase}
}}
}key
Press to print book originals that have a
solid image on the center or edges. See ⇒
p.30 “Center/Edge Erase—Erasing cen-
ter and Edge Margins”.
8. {
{{
{}
}}
}and {
{{
{}
}}
}keys (Scroll keys)
Press to select size and direction of paper
or original in Center/Edge Erase.
9. {
{{
{Reduce}
}}
}key
Press to reduce the image. See ⇒p.28
“Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and
Enlarging Using Preset Ratios”.
10. {
{{
{Full Size}
}}
}key
Press to make full size prints.
11. {
{{
{Enlarge}
}}
}key
Press to enlarge the image. See ⇒p.28
“Preset Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and
Enlarging Using Preset Ratios”.
12. {
{{
{Combine}
}}
}key
Press to combine originals onto 1 print.
See ⇒p.46 “Combine—Combining 2
Originals onto One Print”.

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13. {
{{
{Type of Original}
}}
}key
Press to select Letter, Photo, or Let-
ter/Photo mode. See ⇒p.37 “Selecting
Original Type”.
14. {
{{
{Fine}
}}
}key
Press to select the fine image. See ⇒p.25
“Fine Mode—Making Clear Prints”.
15. {
{{
{Image Position}
}}
}key
Press to shift the image forwards or back-
wards. See ⇒p.21 “Adjusting the Print
Image Position”.
16. {
{{
{Program}
}}
}key
Press to input or recall user programs.
See ⇒p.50 “Program—Storing Your
Print Settings in Memory”.
17. {
{{
{Clear Modes/Energy Saver}
}}
}key
•Clear Modes
Press to clear the previously entered
job settings.
•Energy Saver
Press to switch to and from Energy
Saver Mode ⇒p.20 “Energy Saver
Mode —Saving Energy”.
18. {
{{
{Auto Cycle}
}}
}key
Press to process the master and make
prints automatically. See ⇒p.39 “Auto
Cycle—Printing from Several Originals
at Once”.
19. {
{{
{Proof}
}}
}key
Press to make proof prints.
20. {
{{
{W
WW
W}
}}
}and {
{{
{V
VV
V}
}}
}keys (Speed keys)
Press to adjust the printing speed. See ⇒
p.26 “Changing the Printing Speed”.
21. {
{{
{Memory/Class}
}}
}key
Press to select Memory or Class mode.
See ⇒p.41 “Class Mode—Group Print-
ing from the Same Original”or ⇒p.43
“Memory Mode—Group Printing from
Different Originals”.
22. Number keys
Press to enter the desired number of
prints and data for selected modes.
23. {
{{
{q
qq
q}
}}
}key
Press to enter data in selected modes.
24. {
{{
{Clear/Stop}
}}
}key
Press to cancel a number you have en-
tered or to stop printing.
25. {
{{
{Master Making}
}}
}key
Press to make a master.
26. {
{{
{Print Start}
}}
}key
Press to start printing.

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Indicators
1. Error indicators
Show errors and machine status.
u: Key Counter indicator
See ⇒p.110 “When Other Indicators
Light”.
j: Add Ink indicator
See ⇒p.85 “When the Add Ink Indicator
(j) Lights”.
C: Master End indicator
See ⇒p.87 “Master Roll Replacement”.
B: Load Paper indicator
See ⇒p.83 “Loading Paper into the Pa-
per Feed Tray”.
k: Master Eject indicator
See ⇒p.109 “When the Master Eject Indi-
cator (k) Lights”.
x: Misfeed indicator
See ⇒p.94 “xClearing Misfeeds”.
M: Open Cover/Unit indicator
See ⇒p.107 “When the Open Cov-
er/Unit Indicator (M) Lights”.
2. Memory/Class indicator
Shows the number entered in Memory or
Class mode.
3. Speed indicators
These indicators show the printing speed
that is selected.
4. Counter
Displays the number of prints entered.
While printing, it shows the number of
prints remaining.
5. Guidance display
Display the machine's condition.

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1. Operation
Printing Paper
The following types of print paper are not recommended for this machine.
•Paper smaller than 90 mm ×148 mm, 3.6" ×5.9"
•Paper larger than 268 mm ×388 mm, 10.5" ×15.2"
•Paper heavier than 209.3 g/m2, 55.6 lb
•Paper lighter than 47.1 g/m2, 12.5 lb
•Roughly-cut paper
•Paper of different thickness in the same stack
•Buckled or curled paper
•Low stiffness paper
Correct curls in the paper before setting it in the machine. When you cannot cor-
rect the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down. Otherwise the paper
might wrap around the drum or stains might appear.
Store paper where it will not curl or absorb moisture. Use paper soon after it is
unpacked.
Only use paper where the leading edge has two right angle corners, as shown
below.
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