Ricoh C3828 User manual

Paper type: OK Prince Eco G100(55kg), Paper Thickness=80 µm // Pages in book=156 // Print scale=81%
Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book ×Paper thickness / 2 = 6.240000 mm
Operating Instructions
Copy Reference
For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the
"General Settings Guide" before you use it.
Placing Originals
Copying
Color Adjustment/Program
Troubleshooting
User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)
Specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
Type for C3224/DSc332/LD232c/Aficio 2232C
Type for C3828/DSc338/LD238c/Aficio 2238C
Printed in Japan
EN USA B149-7509

Paper type: OK Prince Eco G100(55kg), Paper Thickness=80 µm // Pages in book=156 // Print scale=81%
Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book ×Paper thickness / 2 = 6.240000 mm
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
a
aa
ameans POWER ON.
b
bb
bmeans POWER OFF.
c
cc
cmeans STAND BY.
Trademark
Acrobat®is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Introduction
This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine.
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully
and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
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.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment 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 P.3 “Machine Types”.)
• Type 1: C3224/DSc332/LD232c/Aficio 2232C
• Type 2: C3828/DSc338/LD238c/Aficio 2238C
Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch 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.
Power Source
120V, 60Hz, 12A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as shown above. For details about power
source, see “Power Connection” in the General Settings Guide.
Copyright © 2003

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Manuals for This Machine
The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For
particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.
Note
❒Manuals provided are specific to machine type.
❒Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file.
❒Two CD-ROMs are provided:
• CD-ROM 1 “Operating Instructions for Printer/Scanner”
• CD-ROM 2 “Scanner Driver & Document Management Utilities”
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❖General Settings Guide
Provides an overview of the machine and describes System Settings (paper
trays, Key Operator Tools, etc.), Document Server functions, and trouble-
shooting.
Refer to this manual for Address Book procedures such as registering fax
numbers, e-mail addresses, and user codes.
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❖Network Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
Describes procedures for configuring the machine and computers in a net-
work environment.
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❖Copy Reference (this manual)
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's copier
function.
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❖Facsimile Reference <Basic Features>
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's fac-
simile function.
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❖Facsimile Reference <Advanced Features>
Describes advanced functions and settings for key operators.
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❖Printer Reference 1
Describes system settings and operations for the machine's printer function.
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❖Printer Reference 2 (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's print-
er function.
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❖Scanner Reference (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's scan-
ner function.
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❖Manuals for DeskTopBinder V2 Lite
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled “Scanner
Driver & Document Management Utilities”.
•DeskTopBinder V2 Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes installation of, and the operating environment for DeskTop-
Binder V2 Lite in detail. This guide can be displayed from the [Setup]dis-
play when DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is installed.
•DeskTopBinder V2 Lite Introduction Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes operations of DeskTopBinder V2 Lite and provides an overview
of its functions. This guide is added to the [Start]menu when DeskTop-
Binder V2 Lite is installed.
•Auto Document Link Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes operations and functions of Auto Document Link installed with
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite. This guide is added to the [Start]menu when
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is installed.
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❖Manuals for ScanRouter V2 Lite
ScanRouter V2 Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled “Scanner
Driver & Document Management Utilities”.
•ScanRouter V2 Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes installation of, settings, and the operating environment for Scan-
Router V2 Lite in detail. This guide can be displayed from the [Setup]dis-
play when ScanRouter V2 Lite is installed.
•ScanRouter V2 Lite Management Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes delivery server management and operations, and provides an
overview of ScanRouter V2 Lite functions. This guide is added to the [Start]
menu when ScanRouter V2 Lite is installed.
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❖Other manuals
•PS3 Supplement (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
•Unix Supplement (Available from an authorized dealer, or as a PDF file on
our Web site.)
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What You Can Do with This Machine
<Color Functions/Color Adjustments>
You can switch the color copy mode depending on the type of originals used and the desired
finish.
Copies using four colors: yellow, magenta,
cyan and black.
Copies in black and white, even when the
original is in color.
Copies in the designated color.
Color: Copies using 2 registered colors. Black/Red: Copies the red part of the
original in red, and copies all other areas
in black and white.
2-Color Copy (see p.29 )
Single Color Copy (see p.29)
Full Color Copy (see p.29) Black/White Copy (see p.29)
Color Copying (see p.29)
Yellow Beige Orange Red
Light green Cyan
Pink Magenta Green
Marine blue Blue Purple Registered color
GCMO022e
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Color Copying (see p.29)
Copies with the date, page numbers, etc.
The stamp color can be yellow, red, cyan,
magenta, green, blue, and black.
Printed inserts types:
• Preset Stamp (p.70)
• User Stamp (p.72)
• Date Stamp (p.75)
• Page Numbering (p.77)
Stamping on Copies (see p.70)
Copies by changing a specific color in the
original to another color.
Convert Colors (see p.31)
Copies by deleting a specific color in the
original.
Erase Specified Color (see p.32)
Copies by adding a color to the whole
page.
Color Background (see p.32)
GCMO026e
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Primary Colors
Adjusting Colors (see p.87)
Colors can be created by combining the 3 primary colors:
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
toner.
Adjusts the specific colors (yellow, red,
magenta, blue, cyan and green) by mixing
them with adjacent colors in the color
circle.
Adjusts the overall color tone of copies.
Adjust Color (see p.87) Color Balance (see p.88)
Adjusting Images (see p.90)
Adjusts the outline of the image. Adjusts the background density of the image.
Sharp/Soft (see p.90) Background Density (see p.91)
Adjusts the shades of the image. Adjust U.C.R (see p.91)
Text/Photo Sensitivity (see p.91)
A.C.S. Sensitivity (see p.125)
Color Sensitivity (see p.125)
Contrast (see p.90) Other Adjustments (see p.91)
Soft Sharp
Low High
Light Dark
Make yellow
more green
Make yellow
more red
Darker Lighter
Yellow Cyan
Magenta Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Magenta
Blue
Green
Cyan
Yellow
Red
Magenta
Blue
Green
Cyan
GCMO023e
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What You Can Do with This Machine
Functions differ depending on machine type and options. See p.4 “Functions Re-
quiring Optional Configurations”.
2-sided 2 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.59
" 2 Sided 4 Pages Combine 2 Side")
Front
Front
Back
Back
Front
Back
Front Back
Types of Duplex Copies
1-sided 4 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.58
" 1 Sided 4 Pages Combine 2 Side")
2-sided 4 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.59
" 2 Sided 8 Pages Combine 2 Side")
1-sided 8 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.58
" 1 Sided 8 Pages Combine 2 Side")
1-sided 16 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.59
" 1 Sided 16 Pages Combine 2 Side")
1-sided 2 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.55
" 1 Sided 2 Sided")
2-sided 1 Page 2-sided 1 Page (see p.55
" 2 Sided 2 Sided")
2-sided 8 Pages 2-sided 1 Page (see p.59
" 2 Sided 16 Pages Combine 2 Side")
Front/Back Bound Originals 2-sided Pages (see p.60
" Front & Back 2 Sided")
Bound Originals 2-sided Pages (see p.60
" Book 2 Sided")
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Copying Book Originals
Open to Left
Open to Right
1-sided Magazine (see p.61 " 1 Sided Magazine")
2
1
8
7
8
72
16
54
3
2
1
8
7
1
27
83
45
6
13
5
31
5
Open to Left
Open to Right
2-sided Magazine (see p.62 " 2 Sided Magazine")
13
5
31
5
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Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page (see p.57 " One-Sided Combine")
1-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 2-sided 1 Page 1-sided 1 Page
1-sided 4 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 2-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 1 Page
1-sided 8 Pages 1-sided 1 Page
Bound Originals 1-sided Pages
Bound Originals 2-sided Pages
Front/Back Bound Originals
2-sided Pages
2-sided 4 Pages 1-sided 1 Page
Copying Originals Such as Books
(see p.60 "Series Copies")
2-sided 1 Page 1-sided 2 Pages
Copying 2-Sided Pages onto 1-Sided Pages
(see p.55 "2 Sided 1 Sided")
Copying onto Envelopes (see p.26)
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