Ricoh Aficio MP C1800 User manual

Operating Instructions
Copy Reference
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Placing Originals
Copying
Colour Copying
Appendix
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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your
safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy
place for quick reference.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be li-
able for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper-
ating the machine.
Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law.
Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law:
bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver's licenses.
The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive. We assume no responsibility for its
completeness or accuracy. If you have any questions concerning the legality of copying or printing cer-
tain items, consult with your legal advisor.
The colour samples in this manual may differ slightly from the colours of actual copies.
Colours on colour keys or the colour circle may differ slightly from the colours of actual copies.
This machine is equipped with a function that prevents making counterfeit bank bills. Due to this func-
tion the original images similar to bank bills may not be copied properly.
Notes:
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Depending on which country you are in, certain units may be optional. For details, please contact your
local dealer.
Caution:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.

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Manuals for This Machine
Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine.
Important
❒Media differ according to manual.
❒The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents.
❒Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader must be installed in order to view the
manuals as PDF files.
❒Depending on which country you are in, there may also be html manuals. To
view these manuals, a Web browser must be installed.
❖About This Machine
Be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before using the machine.
This manual provides an introduction to the functions of the machine. It also
explains the control panel, preparation procedures for using the machine,
how to enter text, and how to install the CD-ROMs provided.
❖Troubleshooting
Provides a guide to solving common problems, and explains how to replace
paper, print cartridges, and other consumables.
❖Copy Reference
Explains Copier functions and operations. Also refer to this manual for expla-
nations on how to place originals.
❖Facsimile Reference
Explains Facsimile functions and operations.
❖Printer Reference
Explains Printer functions and operations.
❖Scanner Reference
Explains Scanner functions and operations.
❖Network Guide
Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environ-
ment, and use the software provided.
❖General Settings Guide
Explains User Tools settings, and Address Book procedures such as register-
ing fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and user codes. Also refer to this manual
for explanations on how to connect the machine.

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❖Security Reference
This manual is for administrators of the machine. It explains security func-
tions that you can use to prevent unauthorized use of the machine, data tam-
pering, or information leakage. For enhanced security, we recommend that
you first make the following settings:
• Install the Device Certificate.
• Enable SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption.
• Change the user name and password of the administrator using Web Im-
age Monitor.
For details, see “Setting Up the Machine”, Security Reference.
Be sure to read this manual when setting the enhanced security functions, or
user and administrator authentication.
❖PostScript 3 Supplement
Explains how to set up and use PostScript 3.
❖UNIX Supplement
For “UNIX Supplement”, please visit our Web site or consult an authorized
dealer.
This manual includes descriptions of functions and settings that might not be
available on this machine.
❖Other manuals
•QuickGuide
• Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite
• DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide
• DeskTopBinder Introduction Guide
•AutoDocumentLinkGuide
Note
❒Manuals provided are specific to machine types.

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What You Can Do with This Machine
<Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>
Colour Copying
You can switch the colour copy mode depending on the type of originals used
and the desired finish.
See p.59 “Selecting a Colour Mode”.
Primary colours
Colours can be created by combining the 3 primary colours: yellow, magenta
and cyan. Black can be made by combining yellow, magenta and cyan, however,
as there might be some slight differences, “black” will be expressed using a black
ink.
Full colour copy
Copies using four colours: yellow, magenta, cyan and black.
AMA013S
AMF033S

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Black/White copy
Copies in black and white even if the original is coloured.
Adjusting Colours
You can adjust the colour tone of copies.
Adjust Colour
Adjusts the specific colours (yellow, red, magenta, blue, cyan and green) by mix-
ing them with adjacent colours in the colour circle.
See p.66 “Colour Adjustment”.
AMF034S
AMA014S

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Colour Balance
Adjusts the overall colour tone of copies.
See p.60 “Colour Balance”.
Adjusting Images
You can adjust image qualities.
See p.68 “Image Adjustment”.
Soft/Sharp
Adjusts the outline of an image.
See p.69 “Soft/Sharp”.
AMA015S
AMA016S

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Contrast
Adjusts the shades of an image.
See p.69 “Contrast”.
Background Density
Adjusts the background density of an image.
See p.70 “Background Density”.
Adjust U.C.R.
Adjusts the amount of black ink to express vividly the black areas in an image.
See p.70 “Adjust U.C.R.”.
AMA017S
AMA018S

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What You Can Do with This Machine
This section introduces the machine's copier functions that you are likely to use
most often.
Available functions differ depending on the model and options.
Reference
p.2 “Functions Requiring Optional Configurations”
Reducing/Enlarging Originals by Specifying the Paper Size
The machine automatically detects the original size, and then selects an appro-
priate reproduction ratio based on the paper size you select.
Auto Reduce/Enlarge
See p.42 “Auto Reduce/Enlarge”.

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Saving Paper
The Duplex and Combine functions allow you to save paper.
Duplex
Copies two 1-sided pages or one 2-sided page onto a 2-sided page.
See p.46 “Duplex”.

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One-Sided Combine
Combines up to four pages of originals onto one side of a sheet.
See p.49 “One-Sided Combine”.
GCSHVY7J
GCSHVY8J
GCSHVYOJ
GCSHVYBJ

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Two-Sided Combine
Combines up to eight pages of originals onto two sides of one sheet.
See p.52 “Two-Sided Combine”.
1 Front
2 Back
1 Front
2 Back
GCSHVY9J
GCSHVYAE
GCSHVY1E
GCSHVY2E

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Copying onto Various Types of Paper
You can copy onto various types of paper such as envelopes and thick paper.
Copying onto envelopes
See p.29 “Copying onto Envelopes”.
Copying onto thick paper
See p.28 “Copying onto Thick Paper”.
Copying Originals Such as Books
Copies bound originals onto one side or both sides of a sheet.
Series Copies
Separately copies the front and back of a 2-sided original or the two facing pages
of a bound original onto two sheets.
See p.55 “Series Copies”.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manuals for This Machine ......................................................................................i
What You Can Do with This Machine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments> ....iii
Colour Copying ......................................................................................................... iii
Adjusting Colours ...................................................................................................... iv
Adjusting Images........................................................................................................ v
What You Can Do with This Machine.................................................................vii
Reducing/Enlarging Originals by Specifying the Paper Size.................................... vii
Saving Paper............................................................................................................viii
Copying onto Various Types of Paper ...................................................................... xi
Copying Originals Such as Books............................................................................. xi
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................1
Symbols .....................................................................................................................1
Names of Major Options ............................................................................................1
Functions Requiring Optional Configurations....................................................2
Display ....................................................................................................................3
Reading the Display ...................................................................................................3
Using the Keys on the Control Panel .........................................................................4
1. Placing Originals
Originals .................................................................................................................5
Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals.........................................................5
Sizes Detectable with Auto Paper Select...................................................................6
Missing Image Area ...................................................................................................8
Placing Originals....................................................................................................9
Original Orientation ....................................................................................................9
Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass.................................................................10
Placing Originals in the ADF or ARDF .....................................................................11
Specifying the Original Size (Regular Size) .............................................................13
Specifying the Original Size (Custom Size) .............................................................15

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2. Copying
Basic Procedure...................................................................................................19
Copying from the Bypass Tray...........................................................................21
Using the Bypass Tray .............................................................................................21
Using the One-Sheet Bypass Tray...........................................................................23
Copying onto Regular Size Paper............................................................................25
Copying onto Custom Size Paper ............................................................................26
When copying onto OHP Transparencies................................................................27
Copying onto Thick Paper........................................................................................28
Copying onto Envelopes ..........................................................................................29
Copier Functions .................................................................................................34
Adjusting Image Density ..........................................................................................34
Selecting Original Type Setting................................................................................35
Selecting Copy Paper ..............................................................................................36
Preset Reduce/Enlarge ............................................................................................38
Zoom ........................................................................................................................39
Auto Reduce/Enlarge ...............................................................................................42
Sort...........................................................................................................................44
Duplex ......................................................................................................................46
One-Sided Combine.................................................................................................49
Two-Sided Combine.................................................................................................52
Series Copies...........................................................................................................55
3. Colour Copying
Selecting a Colour Mode.....................................................................................59
Colour Balance.....................................................................................................60
Colour Balance Program.....................................................................................62
Registering the Adjusted Colour Balance ................................................................62
Changing the Registered Colour Balance................................................................63
Recalling the Registered Colour Balance ................................................................63
Deleting the Registered Colour Balance ..................................................................64
Colour Adjustment...............................................................................................66
Image Adjustment................................................................................................68
Soft/Sharp ................................................................................................................69
Contrast....................................................................................................................69
Background Density .................................................................................................70
Adjust U.C.R. ...........................................................................................................70
4. Appendix
Combination Chart...............................................................................................71
Supplementary Information ................................................................................72
User Tools Menu (Copier Features) ...................................................................75
INDEX......................................................................................................... 76

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How to Read This Manual
Note
❒For proper use of this product, be sure to read About This Machine first.
❒Supplementary information about the copier mode is described in “Supple-
mentary Information”.
Reference
p.72 “Supplementary Information”
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols:
Indicates important safety notes.
Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these
notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Machine.
Indicates important safety notes.
Ignoring these notes could result in moderate or minor injury, or damage to the
machine or to property. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the
“Safety Information” section of About This Machine.
Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations
of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure
to read these explanations.
Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine's functions, and instruc-
tions on resolving user errors.
This symbol is located at the end of sections. It indicates where you can find fur-
ther relevant information.
[]
Indicates the names of keys that appear on the machine's display panel.
{}
Indicates the names of keys on the machine's control panel.
Names of Major Options
Major options of this machine are referred to as follows in this manual:
• Auto Document Feeder →ADF
• Auto Document Feeder capable of scanning both sides of a sheet →ARDF

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Functions Requiring Optional
Configurations
Certain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. See
the table below.
Function
Option Duplex Unit Function
Upgrade
Option
Lower Paper
Tray or
Lower Paper
Trays
ARDF
Duplex (B&W) Required - - -
Duplex (Colour) Required Required - -
2 Sided →Duplex Required - - Required
1 Sided →2 Sided
Combine/Series (B&W)
Required - - -
1 Sided →2 Sided
Combine/Series (Colour)
Required Required - -
2 Sided →1 Sided
Combine/Series (B&W)
---Required
2 Sided →1 Sided
Combine/Series (Colour)
- Required - Required
2 Sided →2 Sided
Combine/Series (B&W)
Required - - Required
2 Sided →2 Sided
Combine/Series (Colour)
Required Required - Required
Sort (B&W) - - - -
Sort (Colour) - Required - -
Rotate Sort - - Required -

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Display
This section explains how to read the display and how to use the selection keys
on the initial copy display.
Note
❒The copy display is set as the default screen when the machine is turned on.
Reading the Display
❖Initial copy display
1. Displays operational status and
messages.
2. Displays the current paper tray
and selected items that appear in
brackets.
3. Displays the number of copies set.
4. Displays frequently used functions.
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Using the Keys on the Control Panel
1. Selection keys
Correspond to items at the bottom line on
the display.
Example: initial copy display
• When the instruction “press [100%]”
appears in this manual, press the left
selection key.
• When the instruction “press [R/E]” ap-
pears in this manual, press the centre
selection key.
• When the instruction “press [Auto
R/E]” appears in this manual, press the
right selection key.
2. {Escape}key
Press to cancel an operation or return to
the previous display.
3. {OK}key
Press to set a selected item or entered nu-
meric value.
4. Scroll keys
Press to move the cursor to each direction
one by one.
When {U} {T} {V}, or {W} appears in
this manual, press the scroll key of the
same direction.
BDV008S