Minolta Di152 User manual

Di152/Di183
User Manual
Di152/Di183
User Manual
2001. 8 4021-7707-01
Copyright
2001 MINOLTA CO., LTD.
Printed in Japan
The information contained in this manual
is subject to change without notice to
incorporate improvements made on the
product or products the manual covers.
MINOLTA CO., LTD.
3-13, 2-chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. 541-8556, Japan
● For the protection of the global environment and
human welfare, this manual was printed using
soy ink.
● For the preservation of forests, this manual
was made using bagasse (sugar cane fibers
used in the production of wood-free paper).

Energy Star®
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, we have determined that this machine
meets the ENERGY STAR®Guidelines for energy efficiency.
What is an ENERGY STAR®Product?
An ENERGY STAR®product has a special feature that allows it to
automatically switch to a “low-power mode” after a period of inactivity. An
ENERGY STAR®product uses energy more efficiently, saves you money
on utility bills and helps protect the environment.

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 We Want You to Be a Satisfied Customer ..................................1-1
CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity).........................................1-1
1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................1-2
Warning and Precaution Symbols...................................................1-2
Meaning of Symbols........................................................................1-2
WARNING.......................................................................................1-3
CAUTION........................................................................................1-4
Precautions for Routine Use...........................................................1-5
1.3 Safety Information.........................................................................1-6
Laser Safety....................................................................................1-6
Internal Laser Radiation..................................................................1-6
CDRH Regulation............................................................................1-7
For European Users........................................................................1-8
For Denmark Users.........................................................................1-8
For Finland, Sweden Users.............................................................1-8
For Norway Users...........................................................................1-9
Laser Safety Label..........................................................................1-9
LED Radiation Safety....................................................................1-10
Ozone Release .............................................................................1-10
Acoustic Noise ..............................................................................1-10
1.4 About the User Manual...............................................................1-11
Explanation of Manual Conventions..............................................1-11
[ ] key.............................................................................................1-11
1.5 Explanation of Basic Concepts and Symbols..........................1-12
Paper Feeding...............................................................................1-12
“Width” and “Length”.....................................................................1-13
Paper Orientation..........................................................................1-13
2 Precautions
2.1 Installation Precautions................................................................2-1
Installation site ................................................................................2-1
Power source..................................................................................2-1
Space Requirements.......................................................................2-2
2.2 Operation Precautions..................................................................2-3
Operating Environment...................................................................2-3
Proper Use......................................................................................2-3

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Transporting the Copier..................................................................2-4
Care of Copier Supplies .................................................................2-4
2.3 Legal Restrictions on Copying.................................................... 2-5
3 Before Making Copies
3.1 Available Features........................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Components and Their Functions ..............................................3-4
3.3 Parts Names and Their Functions .............................................. 3-6
Copier.............................................................................................3-6
Inside the Copier ............................................................................ 3-8
Options ...........................................................................................3-9
3.4 Control Panel .............................................................................. 3-12
Names of Control Panel Parts and Their Functions.....................3-12
Icons on the Control Panel...........................................................3-14
3.5 Turning ON and OFF and the Initial Mode................................3-15
How to Turn ON/OFF the Copier..................................................3-15
When Copier is Turned ON..........................................................3-15
Default Settings............................................................................3-16
3.6 Useful Functions ........................................................................ 3-17
Panel Resetting............................................................................3-17
Auto Panel Reset..........................................................................3-17
Energy Saver................................................................................3-18
Auto Shut OFF..............................................................................3-18
Auto Copy Start............................................................................3-18
Interrupting Copy Jobs .................................................................3-19
Auto Tray Switching...................................................................... 3-19
Account Number...........................................................................3-20
To enter an account number ........................................................3-20
Printing from the Personal Computer........................................... 3-21
Sending and Receiving Faxes Using the Copier..........................3-21
3.7 Copy Paper.................................................................................. 3-22
Paper Specifications.....................................................................3-22
4 Loading Originals
4.1 Two Ways of Loading the Original.............................................. 4-1
Specific Types of Originals.............................................................4-1
4.2 Loading Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ............4-2
Precautions for Using the Automatic Document Feeder ................4-2
Mixed Originals...............................................................................4-4
4.3 Place the Original on the Original Glass....................................4-6

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Precautions for Placing the Original on the Original Glass.............4-6
How to position a sheet original......................................................4-7
Highly Transparent Originals...........................................................4-8
Books..............................................................................................4-9
5 Making Copies
5.1 Copying..........................................................................................5-1
5.2 Selecting the Paper.......................................................................5-3
5.3 Feeding Paper Manually...............................................................5-5
Making Copies by Using the Bypass Tray ......................................5-6
5.4 Specifying the Zoom Ratio.........................................................5-11
Setting the Zoom Ratio .................................................................5-12
5.5 Adjusting the Image Density......................................................5-16
5.6 Interrupting a Copy Job..............................................................5-18
6 Advanced Copying
6.1 Making 1-Sided Copies.................................................................6-1
6.2 Finishing Copies (Sort and Group) .............................................6-5
Three Finishing Types.....................................................................6-5
Sorting.............................................................................................6-6
Grouping .........................................................................................6-8
6.3 Erasing Part of Original Image (Erase) .....................................6-10
Precautions for Erase Position......................................................6-11
6.4 Reversing Original Tonal Arrangements
(Neg. Pos. Reverse)...............................................................6-13
6.5 Providing a File Margin...............................................................6-14
Precautions for File Margin Position .............................................6-14
7 Using the Utility Mode
7.1 User’s Choice................................................................................7-2
Mixed Orig.......................................................................................7-6
Paper Priority ..................................................................................7-6
Copy Priority....................................................................................7-6
Density Priority................................................................................7-6
Exposure Level Priority (Auto)........................................................7-6
Exposure Level Priority (Manual)....................................................7-7
Output Priority.................................................................................7-7
Crisscross Mode .............................................................................7-7
4in1 Copy Order..............................................................................7-7
Book Binding Position.....................................................................7-7

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Margin Setting ................................................................................7-7
Erase Setting (Left, Upper, and Frame) ......................................... 7-8
Auto Panel Reset............................................................................7-8
Energy Saver..................................................................................7-8
Auto Shut OFF................................................................................7-8
Density (ADF).................................................................................7-8
Printer Density................................................................................7-8
Paper Auto Detection .....................................................................7-9
Paper Size Detection...................................................................... 7-9
Paper Type (1st Tray).....................................................................7-9
Paper Type (Bypass Tray)..............................................................7-9
Special Paper Setting.....................................................................7-9
Making the User’s Choice Settings............................................... 7-10
7.2 Drum Dehumidify........................................................................ 7-12
7.3 Toner Replenisher (Auxiliary Toner Replenishing).................7-13
7.4 Custom Size Input ...................................................................... 7-14
7.5 Administrator Mode.................................................................... 7-16
Administrator Mode ......................................................................7-16
Copy Track...................................................................................7-18
Disable Auto Shut OFF................................................................. 7-26
7.6 Checking the Total Number of Copies/Prints Produced......... 7-28
7.7 Storing a Job............................................................................... 7-30
8 Error Displays and Other Indicators
8.1 Major Error Displays and Remedial Actions..............................8-1
8.2 When the Add Paper Indicator Lights up................................... 8-4
Adding Paper..................................................................................8-4
8.3 When the Add Toner Indicator Lights up................................... 8-8
8.4 When the Paper Misfeed Indicator Lights................................8-11
Misfeed Indications and Misfeed Locations.................................. 8-11
Clearing a Paper Misfeed.............................................................8-12
9 Troubleshooting Tips
9.1 When This Type of Copy is Produced........................................ 9-1
9.2 When the Copier is not Operating Correctly..............................9-4
10 Appendix
10.1 Specifications .............................................................................10-1
Copier Di152/Di183......................................................................10-1
Automatic Document Feeder AF-10.............................................10-3

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Paper Feed Cabinet PF-120.........................................................10-3
Shifting Unit OT-103......................................................................10-4
Job Tray JS-202............................................................................10-4
Multiple Bypass Tray MB-5...........................................................10-4
10.2 Care of the Copier.......................................................................10-5
Cleaning........................................................................................10-5
10.3 Function Combination Table......................................................10-6
Function Combination Table.........................................................10-6
Conditions for Combined Functions..............................................10-6
10.4 List of Paper Sizes and Zoom Ratios........................................10-7
Paper Sizes...................................................................................10-7
Zoom Ratios(Original Size to Paper Size) ....................................10-8

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Introduction 1
Di152/Di183 1-1
1 Introduction
1.1 We Want You to Be a Satisfied Customer
Thank you for choosing a Minolta Di152/Di183.
This User Manual describes the functions, operating procedures,
precautions, and basic troubleshooting for the Di152/Di183 copier.
Before using this copier, be sure to read the User Manual thoroughly in
order to ensure that you use the copier efficiently. After you have gone
through the manual, store it in the holder on the rear side of the copier and
keep it handy at all times.
Note that some ofthe illustrations of the machine used in theUser Manual
may be different from what you actually see on your machine.
CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)
This product complies with the following EU directives:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives.
This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-
shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications
and is prohibited under EU directives.

1Introduction
1-2 Di152/Di183
1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION
This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-
nance of this machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all oper-
ators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
* Please note that some parts of the contents of this section may not correspond with the pur-
chased product.
Warning and Precaution Symbols
Meaning of Symbols
Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information
related to user safety and preventing equipment problems.
Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.
Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
A triangle indicates a danger against which you should take precaution.
This symbol warns against possible electrical shock.
A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action.
This symbol warns against dismantling the device.
A black circle indicates an imperative course of action.
This symbol indicates you must unplug the device.