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EP1030/EP1030F
Thank you for choosing Minolta.
This operator's manual explains how to operate the copier and replenish
its supplies. It also gives some troubleshooting tips as well as general
precautions to be observed when operating the copier.
To ensurethe best performanceand effectiveuseof yourcopier,read this
manual carefully until you familiarize yourself thoroughly with its operation
and features. After you have read through the manual, keep it for ready
reference.
Please use this manual as a quick and handy reference tool for
immediately clarifying any questions which may arise.
Description of Icons
CAUTION
Warning for dangerous situations
NOTE
Important informations for handling the copier
1, 2, ... COURSE OF ACTION
Sequence for a course of action
USEFUL TIP
Additional remarks

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1 Table of Contents
OChapter 1 through 3 contain the basic information for making
copies. Be sure to read these chapters before attempting to use
your copier
1 Safety Notes
1.1 Installing the Copier........................2
1.1.1 InstallationSite......................................2
1.1.2 PowerSource.......................................2
1.1.3 SpaceRequirements .................................3
1.2 PrecautionsforUse........................4
1.2.1 OperatingEnvironment................................4
1.2.2 UsingtheCopierProperly..............................4
1.2.3 Moving ............................................5
1.2.4 CareofCopierSupplies...............................5
2 Before Making Copies
2.1 CopierPartsandtheirOperation.............8
 OutsidetheCopier................................8
 InsidetheCopier..................................9
 Semi-automaticDocumentHandler(SDH).............10
2.2 ControlPanelanditsOperation.............11
2.2.1 Control Panel . . . ...................................11
2.2.2 ServiceIndicators...................................11
2.3 TurningON/OFFandInitialMode............12
2.3.1 TurningONandOFF................................12
2.3.2 WhentheCopierisTurnedON.........................12
2.3.3 InitalMode........................................12
2.4 Convenient Functions . . ...................13
 Clear/Stop......................................13
 AutoReset .....................................13
 AutoPowerOff..................................13

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3 Making Copies
3.1 MakingCopies...........................16
3.2 PositioningtheOriginal...................18
3.2.1 PositioningontheGlass............................. 18
 PaperOriginals ................................. 18
 TransparentOriginals............................. 19
3.2.2 UsingtheSemi-automaticDocumentHandler(SDH)....... 19
 GuidelinesforOriginals........................... 19
 PositioningtheOriginal........................... 20
3.3 SettingtheNumberofCopies..............21
 SettingtheNumberofCopies...................... 21
3.4 SettingImageDensity.....................22
 AutoExposureMode............................. 22
 ManualExposureMode........................... 23
3.5 ManualBypassCopying...................24
 GuidelinesforMultiBypassPaper................... 24
 MakingaSingleCopy............................ 24
3.6 HintsforAdvancedCopying...............25
 Two-SidedCopying.............................. 25
 CompositeCopying.............................. 26
4 Special Functions
4.1 TonerReplenisher........................28
 TonerReplenisherFunction........................ 28
4.2 DrumDehumidifier.......................30
 Drum Dehumidifier Function ....................... 30
4.3 User’sChoice ...........................31
 User’sChoiceItem............................... 31
 User's Choice Function and Explanation of Settings . . . . . 31
 U-1AutoResetMode............................. 31
 MakingUser'sChoiceSelections.................... 32

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4.4 Default Manual Exposure Level Adjustment . . .34
4.5 Default Auto Exposure Level Adjustment . . . . .36
4.6 TotalCountFunction......................38
 TotalCount.....................................38
 IUCount.......................................38
4.6.1 Counter Display . ...................................38
 CheckingTotalCopies/IUCount.....................38
5 Error Messages and Indicators
5.1 IdentifyingandCorrectingProblems.........40
5.2 PC-Display ..............................41
 ReplenishingPaper...............................41
 RemovingaPaperMisfeed.........................42
5.3 AAddTonerIndicator.....................43
 ReplacingtheTonerCartridge......................43
 Toner Replenishing...............................45
5.4 BImagingUnitIndicator...................46
 HandlingCautionsforImagingUnit ..................46
 RemovingtheImagingUnit.........................47
 Installing the Imaging Unit..........................48
5.5 E-Display................................53
 ResettingtheCopier..............................53
 Before Calling Your Service Representative. . ..........53
5.6 J-Display................................55
 Paper Misfeed...................................55
5.6.1 RemovingaPaperMisfeed............................56
 J2/J3-Copier....................................56
 J8 - Semi-automatic Document Handler (SDH) . . . ......58
5.7 C-Display................................60
 ResettingtheCopier..............................60
 Before Calling Your Service Representative. . ..........60

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6 Troubleshooting
6.1 WhenThisTypeofCopyisProduced........62
6.2 CopierDoesNotWorkProperly.............64
7 Miscellaneous
7.1 CopierSpecifications.....................64
7.2 DailyMaintenance........................66
7.2.1 Cleaning: Before cleaning, always make sure the
Main Switch for the copier has been turned off. ........... 66
 OuterCover.................................... 66
 ControlPanel................................... 66
 OriginalCoverPad............................... 66
 OriginalGlass................................... 67
 InsideofFrontDoor.............................. 67
 SDHPad ...................................... 67
7.3 PaperSize ..............................68
7.4 Index...................................74

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Chapter 1
1 Safety Notes
OThis chapter explains about the operating environment, conditions
and restrictions.
1 Safety Notes
1.1 Installing the Copier .......................2
1.1.1 InstallationSite ..................................... 2
1.1.2 PowerSource ...................................... 2
1.1.3 Space Requirements ................................. 3
1.2 Precautions for Use .......................4
1.2.1 OperatingEnvironment............................... 4
1.2.2 Using the Copier Properly . ............................ 4
1.2.3 Moving............................................ 5
1.2.4 CareofCopierSupplies............................... 5

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1.1 Installing the Copier
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1.1 Installing the Copier
1.1.1 Installation Site
To ensure utmost safety and prevent possible malfunctions of the copier,
install it in a location which meets the following requirements.
 A place away from a curtain or the like that may catch fire and burn
easily.
 An area where there is no possibility of being splashed with water or
other types of liquid.
 An area free from direct sunlight.
 A place out of the direct air stream of an air conditioner, heater, or
ventilator.
 A well-ventilated place.
 A dry place.
 A dust-free location.
 An area not subject to undue vibration.
 A stable and level location.
 A place where ammonia or other organic gas is not generated.
 A placewhichdoes notput theoperator in the directstream ofexhaust
from the copier.
 A place which is not near any kind of heating device.
1.1.2 Power Source
The power source voltage requirements are as follows.
 Use a power source with little voltage fluctuation.
 Voltage Fluctuation: Within ±10%
 Frequency Fluctuation: Within ±0.3%