Minolta EP3010 User manual

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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents.......................................................1-7
2 Introduction................................................................2-1
2.1 We Want You to Be a Satisfied Customer ..................................2-1
2.2 What is Energy Star®?.................................................................2-2
2.3 Guide to this Manual.....................................................................2-3
How Is this Manual Structured?......................................................2-3
A Brief Explanation of the Conventions Used in this Manual..........2-4
A Brief Explanation of Important Concepts and Symbols ...............2-5
3 Getting to Know Your Copier....................................3-1
3.1 System Overview ..........................................................................3-1
EP3010 Copier................................................................................3-1
EP3010 ...........................................................................................3-2
10-Bin Sorter/Staple Sorter (optional accessory)............................3-3
20-Bin Sorter/Staple Sorter (optional accessory)............................3-4
Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder (optional accessory)........3-5
Duplex Unit (optional accessory) ....................................................3-6
Paper Feed Cabinet (optional accessory).......................................3-7
Data Controller (optional accessory)...............................................3-8
3.2 The Safe Use of Your Copier........................................................3-9
3.3 Transporting the Copier.............................................................3-11
3.4 Setting Up the Copier .................................................................3-11
Operating Environment.................................................................3-11
Installation Site..............................................................................3-11
Space Requirements for the Copier..............................................3-12
Storage of Supplies.......................................................................3-12
3.5 Power Requirements ..................................................................3-12
Voltage and Frequency Tolerances..............................................3-12
3.6 Switching the Copier On and Off...............................................3-13
Switching the Copier ON.............................................................. 3-13
Switching the Copier OFF............................................................ 3-13
3.7 Control Panel Keys and Indicators............................................3-14
3.8 Layout of the Touch Panel.........................................................3-15
3.9 Please Observe the Following Precautions..............................3-16

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3.10 Proper Use of Your Copier ........................................................3-16
4 Initial Steps . . ........................................................... 4-1
4.1 Making a Copy, Step by Step ......................................................4-1
4.2 Placing Originals on the Original Glass.....................................4-3
Paper Originals and Transparent Originals................................... 4-3
Books and Bound Originals........................................................... 4-4
4.3 Feeding Originals Automatically................................................. 4-5
Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder.........................................4-5
Single Automatic Document Feeding Mode .................................. 4-6
4.4 Entering the Access Number ...................................................... 4-7
4.5 Displaying Current Copying Settings.........................................4-8
4.6 Stopping the Copy Process.........................................................4-9
4.7 Resetting the Copier to Default Settings....................................4-9
4.8 Interrupting the Copy Process.................................................... 4-9
4.9 Manually Stapling Copies.......................................................... 4-10
4.10 Refilling the Paper Drawer......................................................... 4-11
Standard Paper Drawer (500 sheets)...........................................4-11
Universal Paper Drawer (variable paper size)..............................4-12
Large Paper Drawer (2500 sheets)..............................................4-13
4.11 Changing the Toner Bottle ........................................................ 4-15
4.12 Changing the Staple Cartridge.................................................. 4-17
10-Bin Sorter ................................................................................4-17
20-Bin Sorter ................................................................................4-19
5 How Would You Like Your Copy? ........................... 5-1
5.1 Basics............................................................................................ 5-1
Toggling Auto Exposure.................................................................5-2
Lightening/Darkening Copies .........................................................5-3
Copying Photographs.....................................................................5-4
Toggling Auto Size Mode ...............................................................5-5
Enlarging/Reducing Originals with Standard Ratios (Zoom)..........5-6
User-Defined Zoom Ratios.............................................................5-7
Saving Frequently Used Zoom Ratios............................................5-8
Recalling Stored Zoom Ratios......................................................5-10
Activating Auto Paper Mode.........................................................5-11
Selecting a Paper Drawer Manually.............................................5-12
Setting the Paper Size for the Manual Bypass Tray.....................5-13
Toggling the Mixed Original Detection Mode................................5-15
5.2 Original-to-Copy Modes............................................................. 5-16

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1 > 1 Mode (full-size copy)............................................................5-17
2-in-1 Mode...................................................................................5-18
2 > 1 Mode....................................................................................5-20
1 > 2 Mode....................................................................................5-22
Separation Mode...........................................................................5-24
2 > 2 Mode....................................................................................5-26
5.3 Finishing......................................................................................5-27
Non-Sorted Copies........................................................................5-28
Sorting Copies...............................................................................5-29
Grouping Copies...........................................................................5-31
Sorting and Stapling Copies..........................................................5-33
Punching Copies...........................................................................5-35
5.4 Auxiliary Modes...........................................................................5-37
Add Front/Back Cover...................................................................5-38
Adding Inserts...............................................................................5-40
Adding a File Margin.....................................................................5-42
Frame Erase Mode .......................................................................5-44
Making Copies for Overhead Projector Presentations..................5-46
6 User Mode Settings ...................................................6-1
6.1 Storing a Copy Job Program .......................................................6-1
6.2 Recalling Copy Job Programs.....................................................6-3
6.3 Deleting Copy Job Programs.......................................................6-4
6.4 Checking Meter Counts................................................................6-5
6.5 Activating Auxiliary Toner Replenisher Mode............................6-6
6.6 Activating the Drum Dehumidifier...............................................6-6
6.7 User Set – 1/6.................................................................................6-7
Set Mixed Original Detection Priority ..............................................6-7
Changing the Display Language.....................................................6-7
Setting the Paper Priority................................................................6-7
Setting the Copy Priority.................................................................6-7
6.8 User Set – 2/6.................................................................................6-8
Setting the Default Exposure Level.................................................6-8
Setting Exposure Priority.................................................................6-8
Setting the Exposure Manually .......................................................6-8
Setting the Sort/Staple Priority........................................................6-8
6.9 User Set – 3/6.................................................................................6-9
Setting the Auto Panel Reset..........................................................6-9
Setting the Energy Saver Mode......................................................6-9
Setting the Drum Dehumidifier........................................................6-9
Access Counter Reset ..................................................................6-10

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6.10 User Set – 4/6.............................................................................. 6-11
Intelligent Sort...............................................................................6-11
Toggling the Confirmation Beep...................................................6-11
Setting the Original Thickness......................................................6-11
Undersize Originals......................................................................6-12
6.11 User Set – 5/6.............................................................................. 6-13
Selecting the 2-in-1 Settings.........................................................6-13
Selecting the 2-in-1 Separation Settings......................................6-13
Setting Paper Drawers for Special Paper.....................................6-14
6.12 User Set – 6/6.............................................................................. 6-15
Original-to-Copy Settings .............................................................6-15
Setting the Auto Shut Off Mode....................................................6-15
Original on Original Glass.............................................................6-15
Administrator Mode ......................................................................6-16
6.13 Toggling Copy Track Data.........................................................6-17
6.14 Setting Up Access Numbers ..................................................... 6-19
6.15 Viewing Meter Counts................................................................ 6-21
6.16 Resetting Counters .................................................................... 6-23
7 Troubleshooting........................................................ 7-1
7.1 If You Are Not Satisfied with Your Copy . . . ..............................7-1
7.2 If a Message Appears on the Display Panel. . ........................... 7-3
7.3 If Your Copier is Not Working Correctly . . ................................7-6
7.4 If the Tool Appears . . ..................................................................7-7
7.5 How to Clear a Paper Misfeed ..................................................... 7-8
Copier Fusing Unit..........................................................................7-8
Copier Paper Take-Up Section.....................................................7-10
Automatic Document Feeder........................................................7-12
Duplexing Document Feeder........................................................7-14
Multi Bypass Tray.........................................................................7-16
Duplex Unit................................................................................... 7-17
10-Bin Sorter/Staple Sorter .......................................................... 7-19
20-Bin Sorter/Staple Sorter .......................................................... 7-20
Paper Feed Cabinet (1 Paper Drawer).........................................7-21
Paper Feed Cabinet (2 Paper Drawers).......................................7-22
7.6 Modes that Cannot Be Combined.............................................7-23
Basic Modes.................................................................................7-23
Original-to-Copy Modes................................................................7-24
Finishing.......................................................................................7-25
Auxiliary Modes............................................................................7-26

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8 Appendix.....................................................................8-1
8.1 Care of the Unit .............................................................................8-1
Cleaning..........................................................................................8-1
Cleaning the Document Transport Belt...........................................8-1
Cleaning the Corona Wires.............................................................8-2
8.2 Copier Specifications ...................................................................8-3
EP3010 Copier................................................................................8-3
10-Bin Sorter S-106 ........................................................................8-4
20-Bin Sorter S-207 ........................................................................8-5
10-Bin Staple Sorter ST-104...........................................................8-6
20-Bin Staple Sorter ST-210...........................................................8-7
Automatic Document Feeder AF-5..................................................8-8
Duplexing Document Feeder ..........................................................8-9
Duplex Unit AD-11 ..........................................................................8-9
Paper Feed Cabinet PF-206 (2 Paper Drawers)...........................8-10
Paper Feed Cabinet PF-112 (1 Paper Drawer).............................8-10
Duplex Cabinet PF-6D..................................................................8-10
Data Controller D-102...................................................................8-11
8.3 Paper Size Tables........................................................................8-12
Metric ............................................................................................8-12
Inch Areas.....................................................................................8-12
8.4 Zoom Ratio Tables......................................................................8-13
Metric ............................................................................................8-13
Inch Areas.....................................................................................8-14
8.5 CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)...................................8-15
8.6 Index.............................................................................................8-16

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Introduction 2
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2 Introduction
2.1 We Want You to Be a Satisfied Customer
Thank you for choosing a Minolta Copier System.
To ensure the best performance and effective use of your copier, this
manual will provide information on the following topics:
lusing your copier;
lcare and maintenance;
ltroubleshooting and
lsafety information.
Please read this manual carefully before using your copier and keep it
handy at all times. Store the manual in the holder on the rear side of the
copier.
For further information and assistance in the event of difficulties, please
contact:
lyour Minolta Technical Representative;
lthe Minolta Hotline, or
lour Web site, http://www.minolta.com.
Please keep the serial number (located on the copier's rating plate) and
the copier'sdate of purchase handy toensure fast, accurate assistance in
the event of difficulties.
. . . because we want you to be a satisfied customer.

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2.2 What is Energy Star®?
After long periods of idleness, Energy Star®copiers switch into Energy
Saver Mode or turn themselves off. This function can reduce the annual
energy costs for the unit by up to 60%.
Copierswithahighcopyingspeedautomaticallyswitchto2-sidedcopying
mode. This reduces the costs for copy media and the volume of paper
consumed.
Did you know that manufacturing a sheet of paper requires 10 times as
much energy as making a copy?
The conservation of paper thus also has a direct global effect on the
conservation of energy.
This copier complies with the Energy Star®energy efficiency criteria.

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2.3 Guide to this Manual
HowIsthisManualStructured?
If you are not sure where to locate the information you need, please refer
to this section. The following table will help you. For detailed information
on specific issues, refer to the index at the end of the manual.
No. Chapter Description
1 Table of Contents A list of the manual's chapters and subsections.
2 Introduction This chapter contains introductory information,
especially for the effective use of this manual.
3 Getting to KnowYourCopier This chapter introduces the copier in detail and
provides information on the following topics:
• Design of the copier
• Safe use of the copier
• Setting up the copier
• Plugging the copier in, switching it on and off
4 Initial Steps . . . This chapter covers the basics of using your copier,
such as:
• Loading the original
• A step-by-step guide to the finished copy
• Stopping the copy process
• Restoring the copier's default settings
• Interrupting the copy process
• Filling the Paper Drawers
• Changing the Toner Bottle
5 How Would You Like Your
Copy? This chapter explains the effective use of the copier's functions.
6 User Settings This chapter describes how to change the default
settings of the copier to suit your needs.
7 Troubleshooting This chapter contains tables and instructions to help
you recognize faults and eliminate malfunctions such
as paper misfeeds.
8 Appendix This chapter contains a collection of useful
supplementary information such as:
• Caring for the unit
• Specifications
• Paper size and Zoom Ratio tables
• Index

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A Brief Explanation of the Conventions Used in this Manual
A variety of conventions and types of illustrations are used for special
emphasis in this manual. The following examples show the most
important conventions and how to respond to them.
CAUTION
This is a warning
A warning points out a danger of potentially serious injury or death, or of
damage to the unit resulting from incorrect operation.
ÜThe arrow marks the precautionary measure required to avoid the
danger.
START Control panel button with the function “START“
[Staple] Touch Panel box with the name “Staple“
ERROR Touch panel display with the message ERROR
ÜIndividual action to be performed
(no further steps)
1Step 1 of a sequence of actions
2Step 2 of a sequence of actions
etc.
?
This is additional assistance.
ÜThe action described here is
sure to achieve the results you
desire.
.
This is a helpful hint
Texts highlighted in this manner contain useful little tips and tricks for
the copying process.
This will show you what
needs to be done

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A Brief Explanation of Important Concepts and Symbols
Paper feeding direction, length and width, vertical format and horizontal
format are standard terms. They are defined below.
Original and copy
The original is the document to be duplicated during the copy process.
Feeding direction
The feeding direction is the paper's path through the copier. The feeding
direction is symbolized by the arrows in the following illustration.
Original
(document to be copied) Copy (duplicates of the original document)
Copy process
enlargement,
reduction,
sorting,
stapling,
punching . . .

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Width and length
Whenever paper dimensions are specified in this manual, the first value
always refers to the width of the paper (side A) and the second to the
length (side B).
Vertical and horizontal format
If side A of the paper format is shorter than side B, this is referred to as
vertical or portrait format.
If side A of the paper format is longer than side B, this is referred to as
horizontal or landscape format.
21 x 29.7 cm
Width of the paper
(side A) Length of the paper (side B)
Vertical format Horizontal format
21 x 29.7 cm 29.7 x 21 cm

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3 Getting to Know Your Copier
3.1 System Overview
EP3010 Copier
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3
4
5
67 8 9
101112
Pos. Specification Description
1 Copy Tray Holds copies fed out of the copier
2 Copy Tray Extender Pulloutthisextender whenmaking large-formatcopies
3 Front Door Open this door to: replenish the toner, clear paper
misfeeds or clean the corona wires
4 1st Drawer Holds up to 500 sheets of paper
5 2nd Drawer Holds up to 500 sheets of paper in a variety of formats
6 Control Panel Operating Keys and Indicators
7 Original Cover Holds the original in place on the Original Glass
8 Power Switch Turns the copier ON and OFF
9 Multi Bypass Tray Holdsupto50sheets, includingthickpaper,OHP-films
and other special paper types
10 Multi Bypass Tray
Extender Pull out this extender when copying large-format originals
11 Right Copier Door Open to clear a paper misfeed
12 Total Counter Shows the total number of copies made so far

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EP3010
CAUTION
Danger of burns from the Heating Unit!
The Heating Unit may reach temperatures of up to 120°C.
ÜTo tilt the Heating Unit, touch the lever with the yellow marking only.
2
1
3
4
6
5
Pos. Specification Description
1 Lock Release Lever for the
Copier Cabinet Raise this lever to open the top section of the Copier Cabinet
2 Toner Bottle Holder Take this holder out to replace the Toner Bottle
3 Original Cover Holds the original in place on the Original Glass
4 Original Glass Place the originalon the Original Glass with the sideto
be copied face down
5 Corona Cleaning Unit
(top/bottom) Pull the Corona Cleaning Unit out using the levers to clean the corona wires
6 Heater Unit Lever Tilt this lever to the right to move the Heater Unit if
required to clear a paper misfeed

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10-Bin Sorter/Staple Sorter (optional accessory)
for the further processing of copies:
l10-Bin Sorter S-106
Sorts and groups up to 10 sets of copies.
l10-Bin Staple Sorter ST-104
Sorts, groups and staples up to 10 sets of copies.
.
Consult your Technical Representative.
TheSorter has “poweredbins“thatautomaticallymovetheSorterBins
upward with the copy process is complete. This function can be
disabled. For further information, consult your Technical
Representative.
3
2
1
Pos. Specification Description
1 LockReleaseLever for the
Sorter Press to unlock the Sorter
2 Sorter Bins Hold sorted or grouped copies
3 Stapler Door (Staple Sorter only)
Open this door to replace the Staple Cartridge

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20-Bin Sorter/Staple Sorter (optional accessory)
for the further processing of copies:
l20-Bin Sorter S-207
Sorts and groups up to 20 sets of copies.
l20-Bin Staple Sorter ST210
Sorts, groups, staples and/or punches up to 20 sets of copies.
.
Consult your Technical Representative.
TheSorterhas“powered bins“ thatautomaticallymovetheSorterBins
upward with the copy process is complete. This function can be
disabled. For further information, consult your Technical
Representative.
1
2
3
4
Pos. Specification Description
1 Stapler Door (Staple Sorter only)
Open this door to replace the Staple Cartridge
2 Sorter Bins Hold sorted or grouped copies
3 Copy Tray Stores up to 100 copies in Non-Sort Mode
4 Lock Release Lever for the
Sorter Press to unlock the Sorter

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Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder (optional accessory)
for the automatic feed of originals:
lAutomatic Document Feeder AF-5
Feeds originals.
lDuplexing Document Feeder AFR-12
Feeds originals and turns 2-sided originals over.
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7
2 5
Pos. Specification Description
1 Document Exit Tray Receives originals ejected from the Document Feeder
2 Document Feed Tray
Extender Pull out this extender when copying large-format originals
3 Document Feed Tray Placetheoriginalsonthe Document FeedTraywiththe
side to be copied face up
4 Document Guide Plate Slide theDocument GuidePlate to the size ofthe copy
paper
5 Document Feed Unit Door Open to clear a misfed document in the Document
Feed Unit
6 Original Placement Place the originals on the Document Feed Tray with the
side to be copied face down
7 Document Turnover/Exit
Unit Door Lock Release
Key
(Duplexing Document Feeder only)
Hold down when opening the DocumentTurnover/Exit
Unit Door

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Duplex Unit (optional accessory)
For 2-sided copying:
lDuplex Unit AD-11
Turns copies over (to be integrated in a paper Cabinet).
lDuplex Cabinet PF-4D
Turns copies over (with storage drawer for supplies).
CAUTION
Improper operation can cause damage to the Duplex Unit
A foil is visible when lifting the Misfeed Removal Guide. This foil is a
component of the Paper Guide. Do not remove or damage this foil.
ÜNever use sharp objects when clearing paper misfeeds.
1
Pos. Specification Description
1 Misfeed Removal Guide Open to clear a paper misfeed

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Paper Feed Cabinet (optional accessory)
For the storage of Copy Media:
lPaper Feed Cabinet PF-206
With two Drawers for 500 sheets of 80 g/m² paper each.
lPaper Feed Cabinet PF-112
With a Drawer for up to 2500 sheets of 80 g/m² paper each.
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3
1
2
PF-206 PF-112
Pos. Specification Description
1 3rd Drawer Holds up to 500 sheets of paper
2 4th Drawer Holds up to 500 sheets of paper
3 3rd Drawer Holds up to 2500 sheets of paper
4 Paper Descent Key for
Paper Drawer with
illuminated indicator
Press to open the Paper Drawer

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Data Controller (optional accessory)
Records number and cost of copies:
lData Controller D-102
Displays and records the number of copies, costs incurred and data
related to special user cards.
1
Pos. Specification Description
1 Data Controller See the manual for the Data Controller for details