Ricoh Aficio Color 4006 User manual

U.S.A.
RICOH CORPORATION
5 Dedrick Place
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Phone: [phone]
The Netherlands
RICOH EUROPE B.V.
Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen
Phone: [phone]
United Kingdom
RICOH UK LTD.
Ricoh House,
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Middlesex, TW13 7HG
Phone: [phone]
Germany
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Mergenthalerallee 38-40,
65760 Eschborn
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France
RICOH FRANCE S.A.
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BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: [phone]
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111
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Printed in Japan
UE USA A259-8607
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Spain
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08005 Barcelona
Phone: [phone]
Italy
RICOH ITALIA SpA
Via della Metallurgia 12,
37139 Verona
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Hong Kong
RICOH HONG KONG LTD.
23/F., China Overseas Building,
139, Hennessy Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Singapore
RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD.
260 Orchard Road,
#15-01/02 The Heeren,
Singapore 238855
Phone: [phone]
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for
future reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Operating Instructions

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Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are
normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.
• Money • Stamps • Bonds • Stocks
• Bank drafts • Checks • Passports • Driver’s licenses
The copy samples in this Operating Instructions differ somewhat from actual copies due to printing effects.
The coloring of each Color key may differ somewhat from the actual copies.
This copier has a function that prevents making counterfeit bills.So, if you use an original image that is similar
to a bill, you may not get proper copies.

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Safety Information
When using your machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed.
Safety during Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
R WARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
R CAUTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
Examples of Indications
R
Symbols R mean a situation that requires you take care.
v
Symbols v mean“Hot surface”.
q
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by this symbol m .
This example means“Do not take apart”.
r
Symbols ● mean you MUST perform this operation.
This example means“You must remove the wall plug”.
Safety Information

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R WARNING:
m
• Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this
manual.
• Avoid multi-wiring.
• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause an
electric shock or fire.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your hands wet. Otherwise, an electric shock
might occur.
o
• Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of an
emergency it can be unplugged easily.
q
• Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual.Some parts
of the machine are at a high voltage and could give you an electric shock. Also, if the
machine has laser systems, direct (or indirect) reflected eye contact with the laser beam
may cause serious eye damage.When the machine needs to be checked, adjusted, or re-
paired, contact your service representative.
• Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this machine. There is a risk of fire,
electric shock, explosion or loss of sight. If the machine has laser systems, there is a risk
of serious eye damage.
r
• If the machine looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is coming out, there is a strange
smell or anything looks unusual,immediately turn off the operation and main power switches
then unplug the power cord from the wall. Do not continue using the machine in this
condition. Contact your service representative.
• If metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the machine, turn off the operation and main
power switches, and unplug the main power cord.Contact your service representative.Do
not keep using the machine with a fault or defect.
m
• Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water (e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses)
on the machine.If the contents fall inside the machine,a fire or electric shock could occur.
s
• Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers.Toner dust might ignite when exposed to
an open flame. Dispose of the used toner containers according to local regulations for
plastics.
u
• Do not insert your hands between sorter bins when your machine is equipped with the 20-
bin sorter stapler.You may be injured.
Safety Information

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R CAUTION:
m
• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur.
• Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause
injury.
o
• After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fixture. Otherwise, the machine might
move or come down to cause a personal injury.
r
• When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or
electric shock.
• When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cord.
t
• When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and
causing fire or electric shock.
o
• If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a continuous air turnover.
m
• Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil, carbon-containing paper or other
conductive paper. Otherwise, a fire might occur.
n
• When removing misfed paper,do not touch the fusing section because it could be very hot.
R
• This machine has been tested for safety using this supplier’s parts and consumables.We
recommend you only use these specified supplies.
R
• Do not eat or swallow toner.
• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of reach of children.
R
• This equipment is only to be installed by a qualified service personnel.
R
• Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be disposed of via domestic refuse
collection.
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How to Read this Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
R WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you
misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol.Be sure to read the instructions, all of
which are described in the Safety Information section.
R CAUTION:
Thissymbol indicates apotentially hazardous situation that might result in minor or moderate injury or property
damage that does not involve personal injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions
under this symbol.Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
*The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost.Be
sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation.
Limitation
Thissymbol indicates numerical limits,functions that cannotbe used together, orconditions in whicha particu-
lar function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
[ ]
Keys that appear on the machine’s panel display.
Keys built into the machine’s operation panel.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Where it is & What it is
Machine Exterior......................................................................................................... 2
Options ....................................................................................................................... 4
Operation Panel ......................................................................................................... 5
Touch Panel Display .................................................................................................................................. 6
What You can do with this Machine
Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type.......................................................... 8
What You can do with this Machine ......................................................................... 10
Function Summary .................................................................................................... 12
Selecting the Color.................................................................................................................................. 12
Reducing and Enlarging .......................................................................................................................... 13
Shifting the Image ................................................................................................................................... 14
Adding the Cover..................................................................................................................................... 14
Making Duplex Copies ............................................................................................................................ 15
Making Series Copies ............................................................................................................................. 15
Making Combine Copies ......................................................................................................................... 16
Color Creation ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Image Creation........................................................................................................................................ 17
Color Balance—Adjusting and Storing the Color Balance....................................................................... 18
Color Adjustment—Adjusting a Single Color ........................................................................................... 19
Image Adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 19
Program User Color—Storing User Colors ............................................................................................. 20
Area Editing (Only for EditType) ............................................................................................................. 20
Finishing (Option).................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Projector (Option).................................................................................................................... 21
Color Sample Chart.................................................................................................. 22
Using the Touch Panel Display .................................................................................. 23
Selecting Functions................................................................................................................................. 23
Entering Numbers ................................................................................................................................... 23

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Basics
Starting the Machine ................................................................................................ 26
Power Switches....................................................................................................................................... 26
Starting the Machine ............................................................................................................................... 26
Turning on the Power............................................................................................................................... 27
Originals ................................................................................................................... 28
Standard Size Originals .......................................................................................................................... 28
Recommended Originals......................................................................................................................... 28
Non-recommended Originals for the Document Feeder.......................................................................... 28
Setting an Originals on the Exposure Glass (Platen Glass)........................................ 29
Setting a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder .............................................. 30
Setting one Original at a Time in the Document Feeder .......................................... 31
Setting Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder .................................... 32
Setting Custom Sized Originals ................................................................................. 33
Removing the Platen Cover to Copy a Large Original............................................. 34
Copying
Basic Operation........................................................................................................ 36
How to Make Copies ............................................................................................................................... 36
Adjusting Copy Image Density ................................................................................................................ 37
Selecting a Color Mode ........................................................................................................................... 38
Selecting the Original Image Type........................................................................................................... 41
Selecting the Copy Paper Size ................................................................................................................ 43
Copying from the Bypass Tray................................................................................................................. 44
Auto Reduce/Enlarge—Having the Machine Choose the Reproduction Ratios ...................................... 51
Enegy Saver Mode—Saving Energy ....................................................................................................... 52
Interrupt Copying—Temporarily Stopping one Job to Copy Something Else........................................... 52
Auto Start—Entering Copy Job Settings During the Warm-up Period ..................................................... 53
Program—Storing and RecallingYour Copy Settings in Memory ............................................................ 54
Check Modes—Checking the Selected Copy Jobs ................................................................................. 55
Counter—Checking theTotal Number of Copies Made........................................................................... 55
Reduce/EnlargeReducing and Enlarging ............................................................. 56
Preset R/E—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios .................................................................... 56
Zoom—Reducing and Enlarging in 1% Steps .........................................................................................57
Directional Magnification (%)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image in 1% Steps ................................ 59
Directional Size Magnification (inch)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image into the Copy Area ........... 60

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DuplexMaking 2 Sided Copies ............................................................................. 62
1 Sided ∅2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals .............................................. 62
2 Sided ∅2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals............................................... 64
Book ∅2 Sided—MakingTwo-sided Copies from Facing Pages of a Bound Original ............................ 65
Multi ∅2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from a Book ....................................................................... 66
Series CopiesMaking Single Copies...................................................................... 67
Book ∅1 Sided—From Book Originals to 2 One-sided Copies .............................................................. 67
2 Sided ∅1 Sided—From Two-sided Originals to 2 One-sided Copies .................................................. 68
Combine .................................................................................................................. 69
Combine 2 Originals—Combining 2 Originals......................................................................................... 69
Combine 4 Originals—Combining 4 Originals......................................................................................... 70
ShiftShifting the Image .......................................................................................... 71
Shift—Centering/Cornering the Image .................................................................................................... 71
Margin Adjustment—Adding Margins for Binding....................................................................................72
Cover SheetAdding or Inserting Sheets................................................................. 74
Front Cover—Copying a Front Cover ...................................................................................................... 74
Front & Back Cover—Copying or Adding Front and Back Covers ........................................................... 75
Color Creation.......................................................................................................... 77
Color Conversion—Converting a Selected Color into a Different Color................................................... 77
Color Erase—Erasing the Selected Color ............................................................................................... 79
Color Background—Making Copy with Color Background ...................................................................... 80
Image Creation ........................................................................................................ 81
Mirror Image—Making a Mirror Image .................................................................................................... 81
Positive/Negative—Copying in Complementary Colors........................................................................... 82
Finishing.................................................................................................................... 82
Sort—Sorting into Sets (123, 123, 123) .................................................................................................. 83
Stack—Stacking Together All Copies of a Page (111, 222, 333)............................................................. 84
Staple—Stapling Copies ......................................................................................................................... 85
Combination Chart .................................................................................................. 88
Adjustment and Color Memory
Color BalanceAdjusting and Storing the Color Balance ....................................... 92
Color Balance Adjustment....................................................................................................................... 92
Color Balance Program—Storing and Recalling the Color Balance ........................................................ 93
Color Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 95
Image Adjustment .................................................................................................... 96
Soft/Sharp, Contrast, Background Density, and Pastel ........................................................................... 97
U.C.R.Adjustment, A.C.S.Sensitivity and AutoText/Photo Sensitivity.................................................... 98
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Program User ColorStoring User Colors.................................................................. 99
Adjusting Colors Based on the Selected Color ....................................................................................... 99
Mixing Colors Manually with the Number Key ....................................................................................... 101
Sampling the User Color (Only for EditType)........................................................................................ 102
Area Editing (Only for Edit Type)
What is Area Editing? .............................................................................................. 104
How to Edit Areas.................................................................................................... 105
Designating Areas .................................................................................................. 106
Designate Area Display......................................................................................................................... 106
Designate AreaTools ............................................................................................................................ 108
Area Shapes ......................................................................................................................................... 109
Frame/Line ............................................................................................................................................ 112
Notes for Designating Areas ................................................................................................................. 115
Selecting Modes for Designated Areas .................................................................. 116
Area Shapes ......................................................................................................................................... 116
Delete Area—Erasing a Part of the Image ............................................................................................ 117
Save Area—Blanking Out Part of the Image ......................................................................................... 118
Frame/Line ............................................................................................................................................ 119
Selecting Modes for Outside Designated Areas..................................................... 120
Area Shapes ......................................................................................................................................... 120
Changing Job Settings for the Entire Image .......................................................... 122
Checking and Changing Areas ............................................................................. 123
Change Modes...................................................................................................................................... 123
Adding Areas......................................................................................................................................... 124
Erasing an Area .................................................................................................................................... 125
Erasing a Group .................................................................................................................................... 126
Exiting Area Editing................................................................................................. 127
Combination Chart for Area Editing ....................................................................... 128
What to do if Something Goes Wrong
If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want..................................................... 132
If You cannot Make Copies as You Want................................................................ 134
Loading Paper .................................................................................................... 136
Non-recommended Paper for PaperTrays ............................................................................................ 136
Loading Paper in the PaperTray ........................................................................................................... 136
DAdding Toner ...................................................................................................... 138
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xClearing Misfeeds............................................................................................... 140
Check the Misfeed Location Display ..................................................................................................... 140
Clearing Paper Misfeeds ....................................................................................................................... 141
dAdding Staples ................................................................................................... 143
eRemoving Jammed Staples ................................................................................ 144
Changing the Machines Settings
Changing Paper Size .............................................................................................. 148
Changing Paper Size with the UserTools ............................................................................................. 150
User Tools ................................................................................................................ 151
Accessing the User Tools ...................................................................................................................... 151
Exiting from the User Tools ................................................................................................................... 152
UserTools Menu ................................................................................................................................... 153
SettingYou can Change with the User Tools (System Settings)............................................................ 155
SettingYou can Change with the User Tools (Copier Features) ............................................................ 158
Maintaining Your Machine
Where to Put Your Machine
Dos and Donts
Remarks
Use and Storage of Supplies
Maintaining Your Machine ..................................................................................... 164
Exposure Glass (Platen Glass) ............................................................................................................. 164
Platen Cover.......................................................................................................................................... 164
Document Feeder.................................................................................................................................. 164
Where to Put Your Machine .................................................................................... 165
Machine Environment............................................................................................................................ 165
Power Connection ................................................................................................................................. 166
Access to Machine ................................................................................................................................ 166
Dos and Donts ...................................................................................................... 167
Remarks .................................................................................................................. 168
Copier.................................................................................................................................................... 168
Use and Storage of Supplies .................................................................................. 169
Copy Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 169
Paper Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 170
Toner Storage........................................................................................................................................ 170
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Projector Unit Operation
Guide to Components............................................................................................ 172
Before Operating the Projector .............................................................................. 175
Available Films and Setting ................................................................................................................... 175
About Copying....................................................................................................................................... 176
Notes for Operation ............................................................................................................................... 177
How to Copy from Film ........................................................................................... 178
Positioning the Projector ......................................................................................... 179
Preparing the Film .................................................................................................. 180
Selecting the Base Film (If Needed)...................................................................................................... 181
Setting Films in the Holder (If Needed) ................................................................................................. 182
Cutting the Film Position Sheet (If Needed) .......................................................................................... 183
Selecting the Film Type and Performing Shading ................................................... 184
35mm Slide Positive .............................................................................................................................. 185
Positive Film on Glass........................................................................................................................... 186
35mm Strip Negative............................................................................................................................. 188
Negative Film on Glass ......................................................................................................................... 190
Adjusting Color, Density, and Focus ....................................................................... 192
ColorTones in Film Scanning................................................................................................................ 192
Density Adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 192
Adjusting the ColorTone/Brightness Using Negative Film .................................................................... 193
Selecting Modes..................................................................................................... 195
Choosing Next Job ................................................................................................. 196
Exiting Projector Mode ........................................................................................... 197
What to do If Something Goes Wrong .................................................................... 198
Daily Maintenance ................................................................................................. 200
Exterior.................................................................................................................................................. 200
Lens ...................................................................................................................................................... 200
Film Holder............................................................................................................................................ 200
Holder Slot ............................................................................................................................................ 200
Mirror Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 200
Specification
Mainframe .............................................................................................................. 202
Document Feeder (Option) .................................................................................... 205
20-bin Sorter Stapler (Option) ................................................................................. 206
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10-bin Sorter Stapler (Option) ................................................................................. 207
3-bin Sorter (Option) ............................................................................................... 208
1000-sheet Tray Unit (Option).................................................................................. 209
1500-sheet Tray Unit (Option).................................................................................. 209
Projector Unit (Option) ............................................................................................ 210
Index
Index ...................................................................................................................... 211
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Where it is & what it is
Where it is &
What it is

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Machine Exterior
Machine Exterior
1. Platen cover (option) Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass (platen glass)
for copying.
2. Main power switch To start the machine, turn on this switch.
Note
❑If the machine does not operate after turning on the operation switch,
check if the main power switch is turned on. If it is off, turn it on.
3. Copy tray Completed copies are delivered here.
4. Stopper When you copy onto thin paper, raise this to prevent curling.
5. Paper tray Set paper here.☛see page 136.
6. Auto duplex tray Use to make two-sided copies.
7. Front cover Open to access the inside of the machine.
8. Operation panel ☛see page 5.
9. Operation switch Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator lights up).To turn
the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).
10. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for copying.
(platen glass)

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Where it is & what it is
Machine Exterior
1. Bypass tray Use to copy onto OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper,
post cards, and custom size paper, ☛see page 44.
2. Right side cover
/Lower right cover Open this cover to remove jammed paper.
3. Ventilation hole Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct the ventilation hole by placing or
leaning an object near it.If the machine overheats, a fault might occur.

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Options
Options
1. Platen cover Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass (platen glass)
for copying.
2. Document feeder (ADF) Insert a stack of originals here.They will be fed automatically.
3. Original tray Put your originals.
4. Film projector unit Use to copy films.☛see page 171.
Note
❑The holder is required for installation.
5. 1000-sheet tray unit Consists of two paper trays.
(two 500-sheet trays)
6. 1500-sheet tray unit Consists of three paper trays.
(three 500-sheet trays)
7. 20-bin sorter stapler Sorts, stacks, and staples copies.
8. 3-bin sorter stapler Sorts and stacks copies.
9. 10-bin sorter stapler Sorts, stacks, and staples copies.
This machine can be provided with the following options:

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Where it is & what it is
Operation Panel
Operation Panel
1.Touch panel display
Youcansee the operationstatus and messages
here.
2. Screen Contrast knob
You can change the brightness of the display.
3. Special Accessory key
Press to use the optional film projector unit.
☛see page 171.
4. UserTools key
Press to change the default setting.
☛see page 151.
5. Adjustment key
Press to adjust the image or color balance, or to
make user colors.
☛see page 91.
6. Editor pen
Use to designate areas.
7. Program key
Press to select the program mode.
☛see page 54.
8. Clear Modes key
Press to clear the previously entered settings.
9. Interrupt key
Press to make interrupt copies.
☛see page 52.
10. Energy Saver key
Press to enter/exit the Energy Saver mode.
☛see page 52.
11. Counter key
Presstodisplaythetotalnumber ofcopiesmade.
12. Main Power indicator
This indicator lights up when the main power
switchis turned on,and goesoff whentheswitch
is turned off.
13. On indicator
Thisindicatorlights upwhenthe operation switch
is turned on, and goes off when the switch is
turned off.
14. Operation switch
Press this switch to turn the power on (the On
indicator lights up).To turn the power off, press
this switch again (the On indicator goes off).
15. Clear/Stop key
Pressto cancel thecopynumberentered.While
copying, press to stop copying.This key is also
used to clear data.
16. Start key
Press to start copying.
17. #key
Press to enter data in selected modes.
18. Number keys
Useto enter thedesired number of copies.They
are also used to enter data.

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Touch Panel Display
Initial display
This machine’s features are accessed by simply pressing the name of the feature and following the instruc-
tions that come up on the display.
Reference
Regarding detailed information about each key and function, ☛see page 12.
For how to use the touch panel display, ☛see page 23.
COPY COUNTER
Counts number of copies made so far.
❒You can select whether the copy counter counts up (coun-
ter up) or counts down (counter down). If you want to change
the setting, ☛see page 155.
Operation Panel
Total number of copies to make

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What You can do with this
Machine
What You can do with this
Machine