Konica Minolta bizhub C550 Series User manual

User’s Guide [Copy Operations]

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this machine.
This manual contains details on the operation of the various functions of the
machine, precautions on its use, and basic troubleshooting procedures. In
order to ensure that this machine is used correctly and efficiently, carefully
read this manual as needed.
In order to operate the product safely and properly, be sure to read the ac-
companying Quick Guide [Copy/Print/Fax/Scan/Box Operations].
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of the actual equipment.
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the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledge-
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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
THIS SOFTWARE IS NOT ORIGINAL MIT SOFTWARE, MODIFIED BY KONI-
CA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Mersenne Twister
A C-program for MT19937, with initialization improved 2002/1/26.
Coded by Takuji Nishimura and Makoto Matsumoto.
Before using, initialize the state by using init_genrand(seed) or
init_by_array(init_key, key_length).
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Contents
Introduction
Kerberos ......................................................................................... x-3
Mersenne Twister ........................................................................... x-4
Contents ............................................................................................. x-5
Available features ............................................................................ x-17
Selecting the print color ............................................................... x-17
Automatically selecting the paper ................................................ x-17
Adjusting copies to the size of the paper ..................................... x-17
Specifying separate horizontal and vertical zoom ratios .............. x-17
Scanning the original in separate batches ................................... x-17
Carrying out half-fold/center staple & fold/tri-fold/Z-fold
finishing process ........................................................................... x-18
Sorting copies .............................................................................. x-18
Stapling copies ............................................................................. x-18
Punching holes in copies .............................................................. x-19
Copying multiple original pages onto a single page .................... x-19
Copying an original containing various page sizes ...................... x-19
Adjusting copies according to the image quality of the
original .......................................................................................... x-19
Inserting paper between copies of OHP ...................................... x-20
Adding a cover page .................................................................... x-20
Inserting different paper into copies ............................................. x-20
Inserting pages from a different original at specified locations
in a copy ....................................................................................... x-21
Printing double-sided copies with the specified page on the
front side ....................................................................................... x-21
Copying with reversed colors ....................................................... x-21
Printing a mirror image ................................................................. x-22
Copying with a background color ................................................ x-22
Improving the copy color quality .................................................. x-22
Separately copying a page spread ............................................... x-22
Repeating copy images ................................................................ x-23
Printing the enlarged image on multiple pages ............................ x-23
Creating booklets from copies of pamphlets ............................... x-23
Making copies for filing ................................................................ x-24
Adjusting the image to fit the paper size ...................................... x-24
Copying with the page layout of a magazine ............................... x-24
Erasing sections of copies ........................................................... x-25
Printing a sample copy ................................................................. x-25
Printing date/time or page number on copies .............................. x-25
Managing jobs .............................................................................. x-25
Programming copy settings ......................................................... x-25

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Checking the copy settings .......................................................... x-26
Enlarging the size of text in touch panel screens ......................... x-26
Displaying explanations of functions and settings ....................... x-26
Interrupting a copy job ................................................................. x-26
Explanation of manual conventions .............................................. x-27
Descriptions of original documents and paper ............................ x-29
User’s Guides .................................................................................. x-30
Printed manuals ............................................................................ x-30
User’s Guide CD manuals ............................................................ x-30
1 Before making copies
1.1 Part names and their functions ........................................................1-2
Options ........................................................................................... 1-2
Outside of machine ........................................................................1-5
Inside of machine ......................................................................... 1-11
Finisher FS-517/Punch kit PK-512 ............................................... 1-13
Finisher FS-518/Punch kit PK-512 ............................................... 1-15
Finisher FS-608/Punch kit PK-512 ............................................... 1-17
Z folding unit ZU-603 ................................................................... 1-20
Post inserter PI-503 ...................................................................... 1-22
Large capacity unit LU-301 .......................................................... 1-23
Control panel ................................................................................ 1-25
Basic settings screens .................................................................. 1-28
Icons that appear in the screen ....................................................1-31
1.2 Adjusting the angle of the control panel .......................................1-32
To adjust the angle of the control panel .......................................1-32
1.3 Turning on the main power and the sub power ...........................1-36
Turning on the machine ................................................................ 1-36
Scanning during warm-up ............................................................ 1-38
Turning off the machine ................................................................ 1-39
Automatically clearing settings (automatic panel reset) ...............1-41
Automatically canceling the mode screen
(System Auto Reset) ..................................................................... 1-42
Automatically conserving energy (Low Power mode) ..................1-42
Automatically conserving energy (Sleep mode) ...........................1-43
Manually conserving energy .........................................................1-44
Automatically turning the machine on/off (Weekly Timer) ............ 1-44
Controlling each user’s use of this machine
(User Authentication) .................................................................... 1-47
Controlling each account’s use of this machine
(Account Track) ............................................................................ 1-51
Controlling use of this machine with authentication unit
(biometric type) ............................................................................. 1-54

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When “1-to-many authentication” has been specified .................1-55
When “1-to-1 authentication” has been specified ....................... 1-56
Controlling use of this machine with the authentication unit
(IC card type) ................................................................................ 1-57
When “Card Authentication” has been specified ......................... 1-58
When “Card Authentication + Password” has been specified .....1-59
1.4 Loading paper into tray 1 and tray 2 .............................................1-60
1.5 Loading paper into tray 3 ...............................................................1-64
1.6 Loading paper into tray 4 ...............................................................1-67
1.7 Loading paper into the LCT ...........................................................1-70
1.8 Loading paper into the bypass tray ...............................................1-72
2 Basic copy operations
2.1 General copy operation ....................................................................2-2
2.2 Operations that cannot be combined .............................................2-5
Operations where the setting specified last is given priority ..........2-5
Operations where the setting specified first is given priority .........2-7
2.3 Feeding the document ......................................................................2-8
Loading the document into the ADF .............................................. 2-8
Placing the document on the original glass ................................. 2-11
Scanning the document in separate batches
(“Separate Scan” setting) ............................................................. 2-13
Scanning a multi-page document from the original glass ............ 2-17
2.4 Specifying document settings .......................................................2-23
Specifying the document size (Original Size settings) .................. 2-23
Copying documents of mixed sizes (“Mixed Original” setting) ....2-25
Loading folded (Z-folded) documents .......................................... 2-27
Selecting the document orientation
(Original Direction settings) .......................................................... 2-29
To select an Original Direction setting ..........................................2-31
Selecting the position of the binding margin
(Binding Position settings) ............................................................ 2-32
To select a Binding Position setting .............................................2-34
Reducing the effects of dust on the left partition glass ................ 2-35
Changing scan settings for each document ................................. 2-36
2.5 Selecting a Color setting ................................................................2-41
To select a Color setting ............................................................... 2-42
2.6 Selecting a Paper Setting ...............................................................2-44
Automatically selecting the paper size (“Auto” Paper setting) ..... 2-45
Manually selecting the desired paper size ...................................2-46
2.7 Specifying a Zoom setting ..............................................................2-47

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Automatically selecting the zoom ratio (“Auto” Zoom Setting) ....2-47
Specifying the zoom ratio of the document
(“Full Size” setting) ....................................................................... 2-48
Typing in the zoom ratio (XY Zoom setting) .................................2-49
Slightly reducing the copy (“Minimal” setting) .............................. 2-51
Selecting a preset zoom ratio (Enlarge and Reduce settings) ...... 2-52
Typing in separate X and Y zoom ratios
(Individual Zoom settings) ............................................................ 2-53
Selecting a stored zoom ratio ....................................................... 2-55
Storing the desired zoom ratio .....................................................2-56
2.8 Selecting an Original > Copy setting .............................................2-59
Selecting single-sided copies ....................................................... 2-60
Selecting double-sided copies ..................................................... 2-62
2.9 Selecting a combined copy setting ...............................................2-65
Copying multiple document pages onto a single page
(combined copy settings) ............................................................. 2-67
2.10 Selecting the quality of the document ..........................................2-69
Loading documents with small print or photos
(Original Type settings) ................................................................. 2-69
To select an Original Type setting ................................................ 2-70
2.11 Selecting the Density settings .......................................................2-73
Adjusting the print density (Density settings) ...............................2-73
Adjusting the background density
(Background Removal settings) ................................................... 2-75
Adjusting the reproduction quality of text .................................... 2-76
Printing with a glossy finish (“Glossy” setting) ............................. 2-78
2.12 Selecting Finishing settings ...........................................................2-79
Separating copies by sets (“Sort” setting) .................................... 2-83
Separating copies by pages (“Group” Setting) ............................ 2-84
Stapling copies (Staple settings) .................................................. 2-85
Punching holes in copies (Punch settings) ................................... 2-89
2.13 Selecting a folding setting ..............................................................2-93
Folding copies in half (“Half-Fold” setting) ................................... 2-95
Binding copies at the center (“Center Staple & Fold” setting) ..... 2-96
To fold copies in three (“Tri-Fold” setting) ....................................2-98
Z-Folding and outputting papers (“Z-Fold” setting) ................... 2-100
2.14 Manually using the finisher ..........................................................2-104
Names of control panel parts ..................................................... 2-106
Finishing ..................................................................................... 2-106
2.15 Selecting not to rotate the image ................................................2-108
2.16 Scanning the next document to be copied while a copy job
is being printed (next job reservation) ........................................2-109

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2.17 Temporarily stopping scanning/printing .....................................2-111
2.18 Deleting a paused job ...................................................................2-112
3 Additional copy operations
3.1 Checking the Copy Settings (Check Job) .......................................3-2
To check the settings .....................................................................3-2
To change the settings ...................................................................3-6
3.2 Printing a proof to check the settings (Proof Copy) ......................3-7
3.3 Checking the print image as a preview image
(Advanced Preview) ........................................................................3-11
Preview screen ............................................................................. 3-11
Zoom ............................................................................................ 3-12
Page Rotation ............................................................................... 3-12
View Finishing ............................................................................... 3-13
Change Setting ............................................................................. 3-14
Checking the advanced preview .................................................. 3-14
3.4 Interrupting a copy job (Interrupt mode) .......................................3-18
3.5 Registering copy programs (Mode Memory) ................................3-20
Deleting a copy program ..............................................................3-23
3.6 Copying with programmed copy settings (Mode Memory) .........3-25
3.7 Displaying function descriptions (Help) ........................................3-28
Overview of Help screens ............................................................. 3-28
Displaying main Help screens ......................................................3-32
3.8 Specifying control panel settings (Accessibility mode) ...............3-34
Displaying the Accessibility Setting screen .................................. 3-34
Setting the “Touch Panel Adjustment” function ...........................3-34
Setting the Key Repeat Start/Interval Time functions .................. 3-36
Setting the “System Auto Reset Confirmation” function .............. 3-38
Setting the “Auto Reset Confirmation” function ........................... 3-41
Setting the “Enlarge Display Mode Confirmation” function ......... 3-43
Setting the “Message Display Time” function .............................. 3-45
Setting the “Sound Setting” functions .........................................3-47
4 Troubleshooting
4.1 When the message “An internal error occurred.” appears
(call service representative) .............................................................4-2
4.2 When the message “Misfeed detected.” appears .........................4-5
Location of paper misfeed ..............................................................4-5
Paper misfeed indications .............................................................. 4-6
Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (feed section) .......................4-7
Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (transport section) ..............4-11

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Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (scanning section) .............. 4-16
Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (output section) .................. 4-21
Clearing a paper misfeed in the ADF (turnover section) ............... 4-24
Clearing a paper misfeed in the fusing unit ..................................4-27
Clearing a paper misfeed in the main unit .................................... 4-31
Clearing a paper misfeed in the automatic duplex unit ................ 4-35
Clearing a paper misfeed in the bypass tray ................................4-37
Clearing a paper misfeed in the paper transport section .............4-39
Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 1 ................................................4-42
Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 2 ................................................4-43
Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 3 ................................................4-45
Clearing a paper misfeed in tray 4 ................................................4-47
Clearing a paper misfeed in the tray 3/4 horizontal transport
unit ................................................................................................ 4-49
Clearing a paper misfeed in the LCT ............................................4-52
Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-517/FS-518 .................. 4-55
Clearing a paper misfeed in Finisher FS-608 ...............................4-62
Clearing a paper misfeed in Z folding unit .................................... 4-70
Clearing a paper misfeed in the post inserter .............................. 4-76
4.3 When the message “Unable to staple.” appears .........................4-77
Clearing jammed staples in Finisher FS-517 ................................4-77
Clearing jammed staples in Finisher FS-518 ................................4-82
Clearing jammed staples in Finisher FS-608 ................................4-87
4.4 When the message “Replenish paper.” appears .........................4-92
4.5 When the message “... due to insufficient memory.”
appears ............................................................................................4-93
4.6 When the message “Please replace following unit(s).”
appears ............................................................................................4-94
4.7 When the message “XXXX needs to be replaced.” appears .......4-96
4.8 When the message “Now remote operating. Please do not
turn off the power.” appears ..........................................................4-97
4.9 Simple troubleshooting ..................................................................4-98
4.10 Main messages and their remedies ............................................4-102
5 Specifications
5.1 Specifications ....................................................................................5-2
Main unit ......................................................................................... 5-2
Automatic duplex unit ..................................................................... 5-4
Automatic document feeder ........................................................... 5-5
Large capacity unit LU-301 ............................................................ 5-6
Finisher FS-517 .............................................................................. 5-6
Finisher FS-518 .............................................................................. 5-7
Finisher FS-608 .............................................................................. 5-8

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Punch kit PK-512 ..........................................................................5-10
Z folding unit ZU-603 ................................................................... 5-10
Post inserter PI-503 ...................................................................... 5-11
6 Copy paper/original documents
6.1 Copy paper ........................................................................................6-2
Possible paper sizes ....................................................................... 6-2
Paper types and paper capacities ..................................................6-4
Special paper .................................................................................. 6-5
Precautions for paper .....................................................................6-7
Paper storage ................................................................................. 6-7
Auto tray switch feature .................................................................. 6-8
Order for selecting paper trays .......................................................6-8
6.2 Selecting the Paper settings ............................................................6-9
Automatically detecting the paper size (“Auto Detect” setting) .....6-9
Selecting a paper size setting (Size Setting) ................................ 6-11
Specifying a non-standard paper size (Custom Size settings) ..... 6-13
Storing a non-standard paper size (Custom Size settings) ..........6-15
Selecting a setting for oversized paper (Wide Paper settings) .....6-18
Specifying a setting for special paper ..........................................6-21
Printing double-sided copies manually ........................................ 6-23
6.3 Original documents .........................................................................6-26
Documents that can be loaded into the ADF ...............................6-26
Precautions for loading documents into the ADF ........................ 6-28
Documents that can be placed on the original glass ...................6-28
Precautions for positioning documents on the original glass ...... 6-29
7 Application functions
7.1 Color Adjust parameters and samples ...........................................7-2
General information about color .....................................................7-4
“Red” parameter ............................................................................. 7-6
“Green” parameter ......................................................................... 7-7
“Blue” parameter ............................................................................ 7-8
“Color Balance” parameter (CMYK color adjustment) ...................7-9
“Brightness” parameter ................................................................ 7-11
“Contrast” parameter ................................................................... 7-12
“Saturation” parameter ................................................................. 7-13
“Sharpness” parameter ................................................................ 7-14
“Hue” parameter ........................................................................... 7-15
“Copy Density” parameter ............................................................ 7-16
“Single Color” function ................................................................. 7-17
“2 Color” function ......................................................................... 7-18
“Background Color” function ....................................................... 7-19

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“Neg-/Pos. Reverse” function ...................................................... 7-20
“Mirror Image” function ................................................................ 7-21
7.2 Inserting paper between OHP transparencies
(“OHP Interleave” function) ............................................................7-22
7.3 Adding cover pages (“Cover Sheet” function) ..............................7-25
7.4 Inserting different paper into copies
(“Insert Sheet” function) .................................................................7-29
7.5 Inserting copies of a different document for a specified page
(“Insert Image” function) ................................................................7-34
7.6 Specifying pages to be printed on the front side
(“Chapters” function) ......................................................................7-38
7.7 Scanning documents with different settings and printing
copies all together (“Program Jobs” function) .............................7-42
7.8 Copying with image colors inversed
(“Neg./Pos. Reverse” function) ......................................................7-48
7.9 Copying in a mirror image (“Mirror Image” function) ..................7-50
7.10 Adding a background color to copies
(“Background Color” function) ......................................................7-54
7.11 Adjusting the copy color quality (Color Adjust parameters) .......7-57
To adjust the Color Adjust parameters .........................................7-58
Checking the print result of the Color Adjust settings
(Sample Copy) .............................................................................. 7-60
7.12 Producing separate copies of each page in a page spread
(“Book Copy” function) ...................................................................7-62
7.13 Tiling copy images (“Image Repeat” function) .............................7-68
7.14 Copying an enlarged image on multiple pages
(“Poster Mode” function) ................................................................7-74
7.15 Copying booklets (“Booklet Original” function) ...........................7-79
7.16 Adding a binding margin to copies
(“Page Margin” function) ................................................................7-83
7.17 Adjusting the image to fit the paper (Image Adjust settings) ..... 7-87
7.18 Copying with the page layout of a booklet
(“Booklet” function) ........................................................................7-91
7.19 Erasing specified areas of copies (“Frame Erase” function) ...... 7-93
7.20 Printing the date/time or page number on copies
(Stamp/Composition functions) .....................................................7-95
Printing the date/time (“Date/Time” function) ...............................7-96
Printing the page number (“Page Number” function) .................7-100
Printing previously registered stamps (“Stamp” function) .......... 7-105
Printing copy protection text (“Copy Protect” function) .............7-109

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Printing repeating stamps (“Stamp Repeat” function) ...............7-118
Printing the image scanned first overlapped by the remaining
document pages (“Overlay” function) ........................................7-127
Saving a scanned image as a registered overlay
(“Overlay” function) ..................................................................... 7-130
Using a registered overlay (“Overlay” function) .......................... 7-133
Printing a header/footer (“Header/Footer” function) .................. 7-134
7.21 Saving the scanned document in a user box
(“Save in User Box” function) .......................................................7-136
8 Replacing toner cartridges and staple cartridges and
emptying punch scrap box
8.1 Replacing the toner cartridge ..........................................................8-2
To replace the toner cartridge ........................................................ 8-6
8.2 Replacing the waste toner box ......................................................8-10
To replace the waste toner box .................................................... 8-12
8.3 Replacing an imaging unit ..............................................................8-16
To replace the imaging unit (black) ..............................................8-18
To replace the imaging unit (yellow, magenta and cyan) .............8-26
8.4 Replacing the staple cartridge .......................................................8-34
To replace the staple cartridge in Finisher FS-517 ...................... 8-35
To replace the staple cartridge in Finisher FS-518 ...................... 8-40
To replace the staple cartridge in Finisher FS-608 ...................... 8-46
8.5 Emptying the punch scrap box ......................................................8-51
To empty the punch scrap box of the finisher .............................. 8-53
To empty the punch scrap box of the Z folding unit ....................8-54
9 Care of the machine
9.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................9-2
Housing .......................................................................................... 9-2
Original glass .................................................................................. 9-3
Left partition glass ..........................................................................9-3
Control panel .................................................................................. 9-4
Document pad ................................................................................ 9-4
Paper take-up rollers ...................................................................... 9-5
Electrostatic charger wire ............................................................... 9-6
Print head ....................................................................................... 9-6
9.2 Viewing counters (Meter Count) ......................................................9-8
Viewing counters ............................................................................ 9-8
Viewing the coverage rate ..............................................................9-9

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9.3 When the message “It is time for the scheduled inspection of
the device.” appears .......................................................................9-11
10 Managing jobs
10.1 Overview of Job List screen ...........................................................10-2
Jobs .............................................................................................. 10-2
Multi-job feature ........................................................................... 10-2
Job List screens ........................................................................... 10-3
Left panel Job List ........................................................................ 10-6
10.2 Performing operations on jobs ......................................................10-8
Deleting a job ................................................................................ 10-8
Checking job settings ................................................................... 10-9
Checking job details ................................................................... 10-10
Displaying the Current Jobs list (stored jobs and active jobs) ... 10-12
Displaying the Job History list ....................................................10-13
Printing a proof copy of a stored job .......................................... 10-14
Printing a stored job ................................................................... 10-15
Increasing printing priority .......................................................... 10-17
11 Utility mode
11.1 Overview of Utility mode parameters ............................................11-2
List of registration information and parameters ........................... 11-2
11.2 Registering a destination ...............................................................11-9
Create One-Touch Destination ..................................................... 11-9
Create User Box ........................................................................... 11-9
Limiting Access to Destinations ................................................... 11-9
Access Level ................................................................................. 11-9
Level settings .............................................................................. 11-10
Group .......................................................................................... 11-11
Specifying a group setting ..........................................................11-11
Specifying a destination level ..................................................... 11-13
Specifying a user level ................................................................ 11-15
Displaying the destination registration screen ........................... 11-18
11.3 Specifying user settings ...............................................................11-20
System Settings ......................................................................... 11-20
Custom Display Settings ............................................................11-23
Copier Settings ........................................................................... 11-24
Scan/Fax Settings ...................................................................... 11-28
Printer Settings ........................................................................... 11-28
Change Password ...................................................................... 11-28
Change E-Mail Address .............................................................. 11-29
Change Icon ............................................................................... 11-29
Displaying the User Settings screen .......................................... 11-29

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11.4 Specifying administrator settings ................................................11-31
System Settings ......................................................................... 11-31
Administrator/Machine Settings ................................................. 11-39
One-Touch/User Box Registration ............................................. 11-40
User Authentication/Account Track ........................................... 11-41
Network Settings ........................................................................ 11-45
Copier Setting ............................................................................. 11-45
Printer Settings ........................................................................... 11-46
Fax Settings ................................................................................ 11-47
System Connection .................................................................... 11-47
Security Settings ........................................................................ 11-47
License Settings ......................................................................... 11-51
Displaying the Administrator Settings screen ............................11-51
11.5 Check Consumable Life ...............................................................11-54
Displaying the Check Consumable Life screen .......................... 11-54
11.6 Overview of weekly timer settings ..............................................11-56
11.7 Printer Adjustment ........................................................................11-57
Leading Edge Adjustment .......................................................... 11-57
Centering .................................................................................... 11-58
Leading Edge Adjustment (Duplex Side 2) .................................11-60
Centering (Duplex 2nd Side) ....................................................... 11-62
Adjusting printing according to the media ................................. 11-64
11.8 Finisher Adjustment ......................................................................11-67
2-Position Staple Pitch Adjustment ............................................ 11-67
Center Staple Position Adjustment ............................................ 11-68
Half-Fold Position ....................................................................... 11-71
Tri-Fold Position Adjustment ...................................................... 11-73
Punch Vertical Position Adjustment ........................................... 11-76
Punch Horizontal Position Adjustment ....................................... 11-78
Punch Regist Loop Size Adjustment .......................................... 11-81
Punch Edge Sensor Adjustment ................................................11-83
Punch Unit Vertical Position Adjustment .................................... 11-84
Punch Unit Horizontal Position Adjustment ............................... 11-86
Punch Unit Size Detect Sensor ..................................................11-89
1st Z-Fold Position Adjustment/2nd Z-Fold Position
Adjustment ................................................................................. 11-90
Cover Sheet Feeder Size Adjustment ........................................11-93
11.9 Color Registration Adjust .............................................................11-95
Adjusting the color registration for yellow, magenta and
cyan ............................................................................................ 11-95
11.10 Gradation Adjustment ...................................................................11-99
11.11 Header/Footer Settings ..............................................................11-102
Specifying headers/footers ...................................................... 11-102

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Editing headers/footers ............................................................ 11-105
11.12 Authentication Method ...............................................................11-106
User authentication and account track .................................... 11-106
When user authentication and account track are
synchronized ............................................................................ 11-107
When user authentication and account track are used
separately ................................................................................. 11-108
Selecting an authentication method ......................................... 11-109
11.13 User Authentication Setting .......................................................11-114
Administrative Settings—List ................................................... 11-114
Default Function Permission ..................................................... 11-115
Public User Access .................................................................. 11-116
User Registration ...................................................................... 11-117
User Counter ............................................................................ 11-122
Viewing user counters .............................................................. 11-124
11.14 Account Track Setting ................................................................11-126
Account Track Registration ...................................................... 11-126
Account Track Counter ............................................................ 11-130
Viewing account counters ........................................................ 11-131
11.15 Password Rules ...........................................................................11-133
Conditions of the password rules ............................................. 11-133
11.16 Enhanced Security Mode ...........................................................11-135
12 Appendix
12.1 Entering text ....................................................................................12-2
Enlarging the keyboard ................................................................. 12-4
To type text ................................................................................... 12-5
List of Available Characters ..........................................................12-5
12.2 Glossary ...........................................................................................12-6
13 Index
13.1 Index .................................................................................................13-2

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Available features
Selecting the print color
The color used to print copies can be specified, for example, the copy can
be printed in full color or in black and white.
For details, refer to “Selecting a Color setting” on page 2-41.
Automatically selecting the paper
The most appropriate paper size can automatically be selected based on the
size of the loaded original and the specified zoom ratio.
For details, refer to “Automatically selecting the paper size (“Auto” Paper set-
ting)” on page 2-45.
Adjusting copies to the size of the paper
The most appropriate zoom ratio can automatically be selected based on the
size of the loaded original and the specified paper size.
For details, refer to “Automatically selecting the zoom ratio (“Auto” Zoom
Setting)” on page 2-47.
Specifying separate horizontal and vertical zoom ratios
By specifying separate horizontal and vertical zoom ratios, copies of the orig-
inal can be resized as desired.
For details, refer to “Typing in separate X and Y zoom ratios (Individual Zoom
settings)” on page 2-53.
Scanning the original in separate batches
An original with a large number of pages can be divided and scanned in sep-
arate batches. Double-sided copies can be produced by using the original
glass or the original pages can be alternately loaded onto the original glass
or into the ADF, and then all pages can be copied together as a single job.
For details, refer to “Scanning the document in separate batches (“Separate
Scan” setting)” on page 2-13 and “Scanning a multi-page document from
the original glass” on page 2-17.
ABC
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Carrying out half-fold/center staple & fold/tri-fold/Z-fold finishing proc-
ess
Copies can be folded at their center (“Half-Fold” setting) or bound with sta-
ples after being folded in half (“Center Staple & Fold” setting). In addition, the
copies can be folded in three (“Tri-fold” setting) or Z-folded (“Z-fold” setting).
For details, refer to “Selecting a folding setting” on page 2-93.
Sorting copies
The finishing method for copies can be selected.
For details, refer to “Separating copies by sets (“Sort” setting)” on
page 2-83, “Separating copies by pages (“Group” Setting)” on page 2-84.
Stapling copies
Multi-page originals can be copied and stapled together.
For details, refer to “Stapling copies (Staple settings)” on page 2-85.
Half-Fold Center Staple & Fold
Tri-Fold Z-Fold
ABC
ABC ABC
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Punching holes in copies
Holes for filing can be punched in the copies.
For details, refer to “Punching holes in copies (Punch settings)” on
page 2-89.
Copying multiple original pages onto a single page
Multiple pages of the original can be printed together on a single page.
For details, refer to “Copying multiple document pages onto a single page
(combined copy settings)” on page 2-67.
Copying an original containing various page sizes
An original with various page sizes can be scanned and copied together.
For details, refer to “Copying documents of mixed sizes (“Mixed Original”
setting)” on page 2-25.
Adjusting copies according to the image quality of the original
The copies can be adjusted according to the image quality of the original.
For details, refer to “Loading documents with small print or photos (Original
Type settings)” on page 2-69 or “Adjusting the print density (Density set-
tings)” on page 2-73.
ABC
ABC DEF ABC DEF
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