Ricoh Aficio MP C2000 User manual

Operating Instructions
Copy/Document Server
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
Document Server
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.
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.
Caution:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes:
The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your ma-
chine before reading this manual. (For details, see “Machine Types”, About This Machine.)
• Type 1: MP C2500/Aficio MP C2500/ISC 2525
• Type 2: MP C3000/Aficio MP C3000/ISC 3030
Certain types 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.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
For good copy quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine toner from the supplier.
The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.

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Manuals for This Machine
Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine.
❖About This Machine
Be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before using the ma-
chine.
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.
❖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.
❖Troubleshooting
Provides a guide to solving common problems, and explains how to replace
paper, toner, staples, and other consumables.
❖Security Reference
This manual is for administrators of the machine. It explains security func-
tions that the administrators can use to protect data from being tampered, or
prevent the machine from unauthorized use. Also refer to this manual for the
procedures for registering administrators, as well as setting user and admin-
istrator authentication.
❖Copy/ Document Server Reference
Explains Copier and Document Server functions and operations. Also refer to
this manual for explanations 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.
This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and
settings that might not be available on this machine. Images, illustrations, and
information about operating systems that are supported might also differ
slightly from those of this machine.

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❖Other manuals
• Quick Reference Copy Guide
• Quick Reference Fax Guide
• Quick Reference Printer Guide
• Quick Reference Scanner Guide
• PostScript3 Supplement
•UNIXSupplement
• Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite
• DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide
• DeskTopBinder Introduction Guide
•AutoDocumentLinkGuide
Note
❒Manuals provided are specific to machine types.
❒Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader must be installed in order to view the
manuals as PDF files.

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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.41 “Selecting a Colour Mode”.
❖Full Colour Copy
Copies using four colours: yellow, magenta, cyan and black.
❖Black/White Copy
Copies in black and white even if the original is coloured.
❖Convert Colours
See p.42 “Convert Colours”.
Copies by changing a specific colour in the original to another colour.
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❖Erase Specified Colour
See p.43 “Erase Colour”.
Copies by deleting a specific colour in the original.
❖Colour Background
See p.44 “Colour Background”.
Copies by adding a colour to the whole page.
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Stamping on Copies
Copies with the date, page numbers, etc. The stamp colour can be yellow, red,
cyan, magenta, green, blue, and black.
Printed inserts types:
❖Background Numbering
See p.106 “Background Numbering”.
❖Preset Stamp
See p.107 “Preset Stamp”.
❖User Stamp
See p.109 “User Stamp”.
❖Date Stamp
See p.114 “Date Stamp”.
❖Page Numbering
See p.118 “Page Numbering”.
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Adjusting Colours
See p.48 “Colour Adjustment”.
❖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, how-
ever, as there might be some slight differences, “black”will be expressed us-
ing a black toner.
❖Adjust Colour
Adjusts the specific colours (yellow, red, magenta, blue, cyan and green) by
mixing them with adjacent colours in the colour circle.
See p.48 “Colour Adjustment”.
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❖Colour Balance
Adjusts the overall colour tone of copies.
See p.45 “Colour Balance”.
Adjusting Images
See p.49 “Image Adjustment”.
❖Sharp/Soft
Adjust the outline of the image.
See p.50 “Adjusting the sharpness/softness”.
❖Contrast
Adjust the shades of the image.
See p.51 “Adjusting the contrast”.
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❖Background Density
Adjust the background density of the image.
See p.51 “Adjusting the background density”.
❖Other Adjustments
• Adjust U.C.R.
See p.52 “Adjusting the U.C.R”.
• Text/Photo Sensitivity
See p.52 “Adjusting the Text/Photo sensitivity”.
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