Minolta EP1083 User manual

EP1083
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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 ensure the best performance and effective use of your copier, 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
CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)
We declare under our sole responsibility that the copier and options to
which this declaration relates is in conformity with the specifications
below.
This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
Product Type Copying Machine
Product Name EP1083
OptionsAF-5, S-106, MB-4, Plug-In Counter
Standards Safety :EN 60 950 / 1992
(Safety of information technology equipment, including
electrical business equipment)
EMC :EN 55 022 (Class B) / 1995
(Limits and method for measurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
(ITE))
EN 55 082-1 / 1992
(Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic immunity
standard Part1: Residential, commercial and light
industry)
EC 801-2 / 1991 (Electrostatic discharge requirement)
IEC 801-3 / 1984 and IEC 801-3 / 1992 (draft) (Radiated
electromagnetic field requirement)
IEC 801-4 / 1988 (Electrical fast transient / burst
requirement)
EC Directives Safety
EMC : :73 / 23 / EEC and 93 / 68 / EEC art. 13 89 / 336 / EEC and 93 / 68 / EEC art. 5
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Contents
Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies.
Be sure to read these chapters before using your copier.
Using this Manual
Organization viii
Page Organization ix
Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and
Copy Paper x
Chapter 1 Safety Notes p. 1
1. Installing the Copier p. 2
Installation Site
Power Source
Grounding
Space Requirements
2. Precautions for Use p. 4
Operating Environment
Using the Copier Properly
Care of Copier Supplies
Moving
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Chapter 2 Getting to Know
your Copier p. 7
1. System Overview p. 8
2. Copier Parts and Accessories
Outside Copier p. 9
Inside Copier p. 10
Automatic Document Feeder AF-5 p. 12
10-Bin Sorter S-106 p. 13
Multi Bypass Tray MB-4 p. 13
3. Control Panel Keys and Indicators
Control Panel p. 14
Display p. 16
4. Turning ON and OFF, and Resetting the
Copier
Turning ON and OFF p. 19
When Copier is Turned ON p. 19
Auto Copy Start Function p. 20
Minimizing the Warm-up Time p. 21
Initial Mode and Panel Resetting p. 22
Auto Reset Function p. 23
Contents
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Chapter 3 Making Copies p. 25
1. Copying Overview p. 26
2. Copying Procedure
Placing Originals p. 28
Using the Automatic Document Feeder AF-5 p. 30
Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the Paper
Source p. 33
Zoom Ratio
•Types of Zoom Ratios p. 34
•Auto Size Mode p. 37
•Zoom Ratio Table
(Original Size to Copy Paper Size) p. 39
Image Density p. 40
Book Copying p. 42
Finishing Modes
•Finishing Modes p. 44
•Selecting the Finishing Mode p. 45
•Auto Dual Function p. 46
Number of Copies p. 47
Starting the Copy Cycle p. 48
Manual Bypass Copying p. 49
Contents
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Chapter 4 Auxiliary Functions p. 51
1. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode
p. 52
2. Toner Replenisher Function
(Increasing the Image Density) p. 54
3. Drum Dehumidifier Function p. 55
4. User’s Choice p. 56
Chapter 5 When an Indicator
Lights Up p. 67
(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeeds,
and Correcting a Closure Failure)
1. Quick Reference for Indicator Lights p. 68
2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights
Add Toner Indicator p. 70
Add Paper Indicator p. 72
Closure Failure Indicator p. 75
Misfeed Indicator
•Misfeed Indicator and Monitor Display p. 76
•Misfeed Clearing Procedures
: Copier p. 77
: Automatic Document Feeder p. 80
: Sorter p. 82
Call-Tech.-Rep. Indicator p. 83
I. U. Service Life Indicator p. 84
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting p. 93
1. When this Type of Copy is Produced p. 94
The image is too light
The image is too dark
The copy is blurry
The copy has lines
The copy has dark specks or spots
The edge of the copy is dirty
The image on the copy is not aligned properly
2. The Copier is not functioning as designed p. 98
None of the Control Panel Indicators light up
Pressing the Start Key does not start the copy cycle
The Copier is not activated when the Power Switch is
turned ON
Chapter 7 Specifications p. 101
1. Copier p. 102
2. Automatic Document Feeder p. 104
3. 10 Bin Sorter p. 105
4. Multi Bypass Tray p. 106
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous p. 107
1. Care of the Copier
Daily Checks P. 108
Cleaning p. 110
2. Description of Copy Paper
Size p. 114
3. Zoom Ratio Table
(Original Size to Copy Paper
Size) p. 115
4. Index p. 116
Chapter 1
Safety Notes
Chapter 2
Getting to Know
your Copier
Chapter 3
Making Copies
Chapter 4
Auxiliary Functions
Chapter 5
When an Indicator
Lights Up
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Specifications
Chapter 8
Miscellaneous
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Organization
Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies. Be sure to
read these Chapters before using your copier.
Chapter 1 Safety Notes
About the operating environment, conditions and precautions for use.
Chapter 2 First Things to Know your Copier
A brief description of the system and preliminary information about
the different parts of the system.
Chapter 3 Making Copies
About how to make copies.
"COPYING OVERVIEW" on p. 26
These pages offer quick, at-a-glance instructions for making copies.
Each step is keyed to a page number with more detailed information.
Chapter 4 Auxiliary Functions
About the auxiliary functions that can be used for specific purposes.
Chapter 5 When an Indicator Lights Up
About the various warning indications given on the control panel
and steps to correct these conditions.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Instructions on how to troubleshoot copier malfunctions.
Chapter 7 Specifications
Complete specifications of the copier system and options.
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous
About care for the copier and the various possible combinations of
functions.
Using This Manual
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Page Organization
Each page of this manual is basically organized as follows.
Control Panel Indicators
A steady light and blinking light Indicator on the control panel are indicated as
follows.
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Steady Light
➭p. XX (Cross-reference):
Shows the page to refer to for more detailed information.
Index: To locate your Chapter quickly.
Section title
Table of contents of the Chapter:
To quickly locate your page in the chapter.
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Blinking Light
Using This Manual
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Feeding Direction (Copy Paper Path)
In this copier system, copy paper is taken up from the right-hand side of the
copier and fed through the copier toward the left-hand side, out face up onto the
Exit Tray. In the figure below, the direction in which the copy paper is fed, as
indicated by the arrow, is called the "feeding direction."
Terms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy
Paper
A few special terms and symbols are used in this manual to designate types of
originals and copy paper. These two pages explain about these terms and
symbols.
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