imagistics im2520f User manual

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Introduction
Available Features
Before Making Copies
Basic Copy Operations
Copy Paper
Original Documents
Specifying Copy Settings
Touch Panel Messages
Troubleshooting 4032-7795-12
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Basic Operations

Contents
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Contents
The following items are written under “Basic Operations”. Read “Advanced Opera-
tions” and “Fax Operations” for all other items.
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................1-2
Structure of the Manual...................................................................1-2
1.2 Explanation of Manual Conventions ...........................................1-3
1.3 Explanation of Basic Concepts and Symbols ............................1-4
“Width” and “Length” .......................................................................1-4
Lengthwise......................................................................................1-4
Crosswise........................................................................................1-4
Portrait and Landscape...................................................................1-5
Display Icons...................................................................................1-5
Paper Supply Icons.........................................................................1-5
1.4 Components and Their Functions...............................................1-6
1.5 Part Names and Their Functions .................................................1-9
Main Unit.........................................................................................1-9
Options..........................................................................................1-12
Fax Option Names and Functions.................................................1-15
2 Available Features
2.1 Useful Operations .........................................................................2-2
Copying a Book or Magazine..........................................................2-2
Copying to Form a Booklet..............................................................2-5
Automatically Stapling Pages While Copying .................................2-7
Printing Multiple Copies of Tickets..................................................2-9
Copying While Erasing an Area Around the Document ...............2-13
Reducing Paper Usage.................................................................2-15
Reducing Electricity Usage ...........................................................2-17
3 Before Making Copies
3.1 Names of Control Panel Parts and Their Functions ..................3-2
3.2 Checking the Settings ..................................................................3-4
To check the settings ......................................................................3-4
To change the settings....................................................................3-5

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3.3 User Accessibility Operations..................................................... 3-6
To change the screen display setting (“Screen Mode”function) .... 3-6
To change the key settings (“Key Speed Settings”function).......... 3-7
To change the auto panel reset time
(“Confirming Screen”function) ....................................................... 3-8
To change the display time for the “The job is accepted.”screen
(“Notification Screen”function) ....................................................... 3-9
To change the volume of touch panel beeps and alarms
(“Sound Setting”function)............................................................... 3-9
3.4 Enlarging the Touch Panel Screens ......................................... 3-10
3.5 Turning the Machine On and Off............................................... 3-11
To turn on the machine................................................................. 3-11
When the machine is turned on.................................................... 3-12
To turn off the machine................................................................. 3-12
When the main switch is turned off............................................... 3-13
Auto Panel Reset.......................................................................... 3-13
Energy Save Mode....................................................................... 3-13
Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 3-14
3.6 Adjusting the Angle of the Control Panel ................................ 3-15
3.7 Using the Touch Panel............................................................... 3-16
Description of the Touch Panel .................................................... 3-16
Default Settings ............................................................................ 3-16
< Auto-mode Screen > ................................................................. 3-17
< Copy Screen >........................................................................... 3-17
< Fax Screen > ............................................................................. 3-18
Operating the Touch Panel........................................................... 3-18
Description of the Screens ........................................................... 3-19
Job List Screen............................................................................. 3-20
To check the status of a job.......................................................... 3-21
To check the printing order........................................................... 3-22
To check/delete listed items from the Print screen....................... 3-23
Memory Recall.............................................................................. 3-24
To use the memory recall feature................................................. 3-24
To verify transmission activity....................................................... 3-26
To confirm reception results ......................................................... 3-27
To verify the documents saved on the bulletin board................... 3-28
To verify the documents stored in the confidential box ................ 3-29
To check the general documents stored ...................................... 3-30

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4 Basic Copy Operations
4.1 Copying from the Auto-mode Screen .........................................4-2
4.2 Making Basic Copies ....................................................................4-3
4.3 Stopping Copying .........................................................................4-5
To stop/restart/delete a copy job.....................................................4-5
4.4 Interrupting a Copy Job................................................................4-6
To interrupt copying ........................................................................4-6
4.5 Making Copies Using Accounts ..................................................4-7
Using the “Copy Track Mode”Parameter .......................................4-7
To make copies when accounts are specified ................................4-7
5 Copy Paper
5.1 Paper Specifications.....................................................................5-2
Paper Types....................................................................................5-2
Paper Sizes.....................................................................................5-3
Paper Capacity................................................................................5-4
5.2 Unsuitable Paper...........................................................................5-5
5.3 Print Area .......................................................................................5-6
5.4 Paper Storage................................................................................5-7
5.5 Automatically Selecting the Paper Source .................................5-8
Operating conditions .......................................................................5-8
Order for Selecting Another Paper Drawer .....................................5-8
5.6 Loading Paper ...............................................................................5-9
Loading Paper Into the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Paper Drawer..................5-10
Loading Paper Into the Large Capacity Cabinet ...........................5-12
Loading Paper Into the Multiple Bypass Tray ...............................5-13
To load plain paper .......................................................................5-13
To load postcards..........................................................................5-14
To load envelopes.........................................................................5-14
To load overhead projector transparencies...................................5-15
To load label sheets......................................................................5-16
To set a non-standard (custom) paper size ..................................5-16
To store a non-standard (custom) paper size ...............................5-18
To select a stored non-standard (custom) paper size...................5-20
5.7 Selecting the Paper Setting........................................................5-22
To select paper loaded into a paper drawer..................................5-22
To select paper loaded into the multiple bypass tray....................5-22

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6 Original Documents
6.1 Feeding the Document................................................................. 6-2
Using the Duplexing Document Feeder.......................................... 6-2
Document Types ............................................................................ 6-2
Documents of Uniform Sizes .......................................................... 6-2
Documents of Mixed Original Detection mode ............................... 6-2
Mixed Width Document Sizes......................................................... 6-3
Sizes of Documents That Can Be Faxed ....................................... 6-3
Precautions Concerning the Documents ........................................ 6-4
6.2 Feeding the Document Through the Duplexing
Document Feeder ......................................................................... 6-5
Loading the Document ................................................................... 6-5
To load a document of mixed sizes
(“Mixed Orig Detection”function).................................................... 6-6
6.3 Positioning Documents on the Original Glass .......................... 6-8
To position sheet documents.......................................................... 6-8
To position transparent or translucent documents ......................... 6-9
To position books or magazines................................................... 6-10
6.4 Loading Documents for Specific Applications........................ 6-11
Description of the Table................................................................ 6-11
Single-Sided Documents.............................................................. 6-12
Left-Bound Double-Sided Documents .......................................... 6-18
Top-Bound Double-Sided Documents.......................................... 6-24
6.5 Large Documents ....................................................................... 6-30
Precautions for 11 ×17 L/Legal L Copies .................................... 6-30
7 Specifying Copy Settings
7.1 Specifying Finishing Settings ..................................................... 7-2
Available Finishing Settings............................................................ 7-2
Notes on Using the “Sort”and “Group”Settings............................. 7-6
Shift Sorting.................................................................................... 7-6
Crisscross Sorting .......................................................................... 7-7
Shift Grouping................................................................................. 7-7
Crisscross Grouping....................................................................... 7-7
To make copies using a stapling setting......................................... 7-8
To make copies using the “Hole Punch”setting ........................... 7-10
Creasing and Folding ................................................................... 7-11
Notes on the Staple Position ........................................................ 7-12
Notes on the Number of Possible Stapled Sets ........................... 7-14
Notes on the Hole Punch Position................................................ 7-14

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7.2 Specifying a Zoom Setting .........................................................7-15
To select a Zoom setting...............................................................7-16
Specifying a “Custom Zoom”Setting ............................................7-16
To enter a custom zoom ratio .......................................................7-16
To store Custom Zoom and Minimal zoom ratios .........................7-17
To recall a stored custom zoom ratio............................................7-18
To specify different vertical and horizontal scaling proportions
(“X/Y Zoom”setting)......................................................................7-18
7.3 Selecting the Orig. > Copy Settings ..........................................7-20
Orig. ÖCopy Settings ...................................................................7-20
To specify Orig. ÖCopy settings...................................................7-23
Copying a Bound Document .........................................................7-26
Copying a Book.............................................................................7-29
Copying Book Pages onto Separate Double-Sided Pages...........7-32
Quickly Selecting Default Settings ................................................7-34
7.4 Specifying a Copy Density .........................................................7-35
Selecting a Density Setting ...........................................................7-35
Selecting the “Text”Setting...........................................................7-35
Selecting the “Photo”Setting ........................................................7-36
Selecting the “Text/Photo”Setting ................................................7-36
8 Touch Panel Messages
8.1 When the Message “Ready to copy Please add
toner.” Appears .............................................................................8-2
8.2 When the Message “Please add toner.” Appears ......................8-3
To replace the toner bottle ..............................................................8-3
8.3 When the Message “Stapler empty.” Appears...........................8-7
To replace the staple cartridge for finisher......................................8-7
To replace the staple cartridge for the saddle kit ..........................8-10
8.4 When a Paper Misfeed Occurs...................................................8-13
Locations of Paper Misfeeds.........................................................8-13
To clear a paper misfeed in the duplexing document feeder ........8-14
To clear a paper misfeed in the fusing section..............................8-15
To clear a paper misfeed in the duplex unit ..................................8-18
To clear a paper misfeed in the multiple bypass tray....................8-19
To clear a paper misfeed in the 1st or 2nd paper drawer .............8-20
To clear a paper misfeed in the 3rd or 4th paper drawer..............8-21
To clear a paper misfeed in the 9218 large capacity cabinet........8-22
To clear a paper misfeed in the 9211 built in finisher....................8-23
To clear a paper misfeed in the 9213 mail bin kit..........................8-26
To clear a paper misfeed in the 9214 saddle kit ...........................8-28

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8.5 When the Message “Cannot Staple.”Appears ........................ 8-30
To clear jammed staples .............................................................. 8-30
8.6 When the Message “Hole Punch collection box is full.”
Appears ....................................................................................... 8-35
To empty the punch box............................................................... 8-35
9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Main Messages and Their Remedies .......................................... 9-2
9.2 When Incorrect Copies Are Printed ............................................ 9-4
9.3 When the Machine Is Not Operating Correctly .......................... 9-7
9.4 The Fax Does not Work Properly ................................................ 9-8
Transmission is Poor ...................................................................... 9-8
Reception is Poor ........................................................................... 9-9
Telephone Calls are Difficult to Make........................................... 9-10
9.5 Replacing the Completion Stamp ............................................. 9-11
Replacing the Spare TX Marker STAMP 2................................... 9-11
10 Index
10.1 Index ............................................................................................ 10-2

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Advanced Operations
Read the User Manual: Advanced Operations for the following items.
1Introduction
2Safety Information
3Precautions
4Auxiliary Functions
5Utility Mode Operations
6Configuring the Utilities and Fax
7Reports and Lists
8Administrator Management Operations
9Settings and FAX Items for the Administrator
10 Appendix
11 Index
Fax Operations
Read the User Manual: Fax Operations for the following items.
1Before Using
2Basic Transmission
3Basic Reception
4Using as a Telephone
5Verification of Results
6Transmitting Various Faxes
7Receiving Various Faxes
8Using the Document Functions
9Appendix
10 Index

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Introduction Chapter 1
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1Introduction

11.1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
Thank you for selecting an Imagistics solution for your document production and
management needs. The following information will help you get the most produc-
tiveand reliable useout of your system.
Imagistics brand supplies are designed for Imagistics copiers, printers and fax
machines to ensure maximum product performance and quality. Substituting other
supplies may result in inferior image quality and machine malfunction.
To order supplies call the Imagistics Supply Line at 1-800-462-6797 (US). For
faster service, please have your machine model and serial number available
before calling.
Should your product develop a problem that cannot be remedied by using the main-
tenance or troubleshooting procedures outlined in this manual please contact the
Imagistics National Diagnostic Center at 1-800-243-5556 (US).
Structure of the Manual
The User Manual for this product is made up of three sections: “Basic Operations”,
“Advanced Operations”, and “Fax Operations”.
“User Manual: Basic Operations, Fax Operations”can be read as needed during
use.
Be sure to read the “User Manual: Advanced Operations”before using this product
as it contains cautionary items on use.
Be sure to keep this manual after reading. It will be useful should there be anything
you do not understand during use, or if a problem arises.
GUser Manual: Basic Operations
Here, we will explain the basic methods of operation, precautions for using this
product and operation of the copy functions. Read “Basic Operations”if you
wish to use this machine.
GUser Manual: Advanced Operations
Here we will describe the precautions prior to use, the operation of the applica-
tion functions, the functions used by administrators (utilities, administrator
mode), troubleshooting, specifications, etc.
GUser Manual: Fax Operations
Here we will explain the operation of the fax functions.
Read “Fax Operations”when using the fax function.

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1.2 Explanation of Manual Conventions
The marks and text formats used in this manual are described below.
WARNING
Failure to observe instructions highlighted in this manner may result in fatal
or critical injuries.
➜Observe all warnings in order to ensure safe use of this machine.
CAUTION
Failure to observe instructions highlighted in this manner may result in
serious injuries or property damage.
➜Observe all cautions in order to ensure safe use of this machine.
✎
Note*
(*May also appear as “Important” or “Tip”)
Text highlighted in this manner contains useful information and tips to ensure
safe use of this machine.
1The number 1 as formatted here indicates the
first step of a sequence of actions.
2Subsequent numbers as formatted here
indicate subsequent steps of a sequence of
actions.
?Text formatted in this style provides
additional assistance.
➜Text formatted in this style describes the
action that will ensure the desired results are achieved.
[Copy] key
The names of keys on the control panel are written as shown above.
An illustration inserted here shows
what operations must be performed.

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1.3 Explanation of Basic Concepts and Symbols
The use of words and symbols in this manual are explained below.
“Width”and “Length”
Whenever paper dimensions are
mentioned in this manual, the first val-
ue always refers to the width of the pa-
per (shown as “Y”in the illustration)
and the second to the length (shown
as “X”).
Lengthwise
If the width (Y) of the paper is shorter
than the length (X), the paper has a
vertical or portrait orientation, indicat-
ed by either “L”or .
Crosswise
If the width (Y) of the paper is longer
than the length (X), the paper has a
horizontal or landscape orientation, in-
dicated by either “C”or .

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Portrait and Landscape
Portrait
With the “portrait”orientation, the paper is vertical, like a portrait.
Landscape
With the “landscape”orientation, the paper is horizontal, like a land-
scape.
Display Icons
Plain paper
Thick paper
Overhead projector transparencies
Envelope
Paper Supply Icons
The icons shown below may appear, indicating that no more paper remains.
The paper is empty.

11.4 Components and Their Functions
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1.4 Components and Their Functions
No. Part Name Description
1 Duplexing Document Feeder
9210 (optional)
Automatically feeds one document sheet at a time for scanning,
and automatically turns over double-sided documents for
scanning.
Referred to as the “duplexing document feeder”throughout the
manual.
2 Original Cover Kit
ZC3500010
(optional)
Presses down on the loaded document to keep it in place
Referred to as the “original cover”throughout the manual.
3 Copy Desk 9216
(optional)
This machine can be placed on the copy desk.
Using the copy desk allows the machine to be set up on the
floor.
Referred to as the “copy desk”throughout the manual.
4 Large Capacity Cabinet
9218 (optional)
A large-capacity paper supply cassette that can supply 2,500
sheets of paper.
Referred to as the “large capacity cabinet”throughout the
manual.
5 2 Way Paper Feed Cabinet
9217 (optional)
A two-level paper supply tray. Each paper supply tray can hold
up to 500 sheets of paper.
Referred to as the “paper feed cabinet”throughout the manual.
6 Job Separator ZC3500070
(optional)
Allows printed pages to be separated.
Pull the lever when taking out the paper.
•In order to use the job separator, the switchback unit must be
installed.
7 Duplex Unit
9219
Automatically turns the pages over, and prints on both sides.
Referred to as the “duplex unit”throughout the manual. When
using the duplex unit, the switchback unit is required.
8 Switchback Unit When copying to both sides of a page, this turns over the paper.
Required when using the duplex unit.
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9 Paper Feed Cabinet 9215
(optional)
Equipped with a paper drawer that can supply 500 sheets of
paper, for upper paper feed unit only.
Referred to as the “paper feed cabinet”throughout the manual.
10 Built in Finisher 9211
(optional)
Finishes printed pages according to the selected finishing mode
(sorting or stapling), then feeds out the pages.
Referred to as the “finisher”throughout the manual.
11 Additional Bin Kit
ZC3500060 (optional)
If this option is attached to the finisher, the bins for separating
printed pages increases.
Referred to as the “3rd paper output tray”throughout the
manual.
12 Saddle Kit 9214 (optional) If this option is attached to the finisher, stapling, hole-punching,
creasing and booklet-printing are available as Finishing
settings.
Referred to as the “saddle kit”throughout the manual.
13 Mail Bin Kit 9213 (optional) If this option is attached to the finisher, the printed pages can be
divided and fed into the appropriate bin assigned to a specific
individual or group.
•This option can only be used with computer printouts.
Referred to as the “mail bin kit”throughout the manual.
14 Punch Kit 9212
(optional)*
If this option is attached to the finisher, hole-punching is
possible.
Referred to as the “punch kit”throughout the manual.
15 32MB/64MB/128MB
Memory
(optional)*
Increases the memory of this machine to as much as 192 MB.
(64 MB standard memory + 32/64/128 MB expanded memory)
By expanding the memory, the number of pages that can be
stored in the memory can be increased.
Referred to as the “expansion memory”throughout the manual.
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* The internal options are not shown.
How to use the Job Separator ZC3500070
16 Hard Disk Drive Kit
ZC3500050 (optional)*
Allows more pages to be stored.
Increases the number of pages that can be scanned.
Additionally, can scan multiple jobs.
•To install the function expansion Hard Disk Drive Kit
ZC3500050, optional printer controllers ZC3500080 (PLCL)
or ZC3500130 (PCL/PS) are required.
Referred to as the “hard disk”throughout the manual.
17 Printer Controller
ZC3500080 or ZC3500130
(optional)*
An internal printer controller. This allows this machine to be
used as a computer printer.
For more details, refer to the manual of the printer controller.
18 Internet Fax & Network Scan
Kit ZC3500120 (optional)*
An internal Internet Fax & Network Scan Kit. You can use this
machine as a network scanner or as an Internet fax machine.
For more details, refer to the Scanner Mode User Manual.
19 Network Scan Kit
ZC3500110 (optional)*
An internal Network Scan Kit. You can use this machine as a
network scanner.
For more details, refer to the Scanner Mode User Manual.
20 Network Interface Card
ZC3500090 (optional)*
Required when using this machine as a printer, scanner, or as
an Internet fax machine.
For more details, refer to the Scanner Mode User Manual or the
Printer Controller Manual.
21 Parallel Interface Kit When this copier is used as a printer, printing can be performed
through a parallel connection (IEEE1284).
•When the Parallel Interface Kit is installed, the optional
Printer Controller ZC3500080 or ZC3500130 and the
Network Interface Card ZC3500090 are necessary.
No. Part Name Description
Allows printed pages to be
separated.
Pull the lever when taking
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1.5 Part Names and Their Functions
Main Unit
No. Part Name Description
1 Right-side door Opened when clearing paper misfeeds.
2 Right-side door release lever Used to open the right-side door.
3 Multiple bypass tray Used for manual feeding paper for making copies and printouts.
Can be loaded with 150 sheets of paper.
Can be loaded with special paper. →page 5-13
4 Tray extension Open the tray extension when loading large-sized paper.
5 Paper guide Adjust to the width of the paper.
6 Release lever Opened when clearing paper misfeeds.
7 Paper supply indicator As the amount of paper in the paper drawer decreases, the area
that appears in red increases.
8 Front door Opened when replacing the toner bottle. →page 8-3
9 Paper output tray Collects printed pages fed out of the machine facing down.
10 Paper stopper Prevents printed pages from falling out of the paper output tray.
Used when the optional sorter is installed.
11 Touch panel Liquid crystal display in the control panel.
Used to specify various copy and fax settings and program or
change functions.
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* The internal options are not shown.
No. Part Name Description
12 Document pad Presses down on the document positioned on the original glass.
13 Original glass When manually feeding the document, place it on the glass so
the document can be scanned.
Place the document face down on the glass.
14 Switchback unit * Built into the machine to turn over the paper when printing
double-sided pages.
15 Duplex unit Turns over printed pages, allowing double-sided pages to be
printed automatically.
When using the duplex unit, the switchback unit is required.
Referred to as the “duplex unit”throughout the manual.
16 Duplex unit door Opened when clearing a paper misfeed within the duplex unit.
17 1st paper drawer Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.
The paper size can be adjusted freely. →page 5-10
18 2nd paper drawer Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.
The paper size can be adjusted freely. →page 5-10
19 Control panel •Used to start scanning and printing operations.
•Used when starting fax transmission or when starting fax
reception following a telephone conversation.
20 Document scales Used to align the document.
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No. Part Name Description
21 Duplexing Document Feeder
connector
Used for connecting the duplexing document feeder hookup
cord.
22 Power switch Used to turn the machine on and off. →page 3-11
23 Power cord socket Used for connecting the machine’s power cord.
24 External telephone jack
(TEL PORT)
Used for connecting a line to a telephone.
25 Telephone line jack for line 1
(LINE PORT1)
Used for connecting to a standard telephone line.
26 Telephone line jack for line 2
(LINE PORT2)
Used for connecting to a standard telephone line.
In order to use LINE PORT2, the optional multi port must be
installed.
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