Ricoh FT9105 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................i
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................i
Safety During Operation...............................................................................i
Example Symbols .......................................................................................i
WHERE IS IT & WHAT IS IT
COPIER EXTERIOR......................................................................................2
COPIER INTERIOR ......................................................................................4
OPTIONS ......................................................................................................5
OPERATION UNIT .......................................................................................6
Guide to keys ..............................................................................................6
Touch panel display ....................................................................................8
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS COPIER
FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................10
SETTING ORIGINALS
ORIGINALS ...................................................................................................22
Notes When Setting Originals......................................................................22
Recommended Original Types.....................................................................23
DF INDICATORS ..........................................................................................26
SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE
RECIRCULATING DOCUMENT HANDLER ..............................................27
SETTING ORIGINALS IN THE DOCUMENT FEEDER ...............................31
Setting A Stack Of Originals ........................................................................31
Setting One Original At A Time....................................................................33
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS ................................35
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MAKING A SAMPLE COPY .........................................................................36
LOADING PAPER
COPYING PAPER.........................................................................................38
Notes For Paper..........................................................................................38
Paper Storage ............................................................................................38
Recommended Paper.................................................................................. 39
Non-recommended Paper ...........................................................................39
WHEN PAPER RUNS OUT ..........................................................................40
Loading Paper In The 1st, 2nd, Or 3rd Paper Tray....................................41
Loading Paper In The Optional Large Capacity Tray.................................43
Loading Tab Sheets In The 3rd Tray For Tab Sheet Mode ....................... 45
CHANGING PAPER SIZE.............................................................................47
1st, 2nd, And 3rd Paper Tray...................................................................... 47
ADDING TONER, STAPLES, AND OIL
ADDING TONER ...........................................................................................50
ADDING STAPLES .......................................................................................53
ADDING OIL..................................................................................................54
COPYING
BASIC OPERATIONS...................................................................................56
Using The Touch Panel Display..................................................................56
Starting The Copier .....................................................................................58
Seeking Guidance About Functions (Guidance) ........................................60
Choosing The Paper Size ........................................................................... 61
Adjusting Copy Image Density.................................................................... 63
GROUP COPIES (FINISHING) .....................................................................64
Sorting Into Sets (123, 123, 123) ............................................................... 64
Stacking All Copies Of A Page Together (111, 222, 333) .........................66
Stapling Copies (Staple) ............................................................................. 67
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COVER/PAPER DESIGNATE ......................................................................69
Copying The Front Or Back Cover Of The Originals (Cover) ....................70
Copying Designated Pages Of Originals Onto Slip Or Tab Sheets (Paper
Designate) ...................................................................................................73
Separating 1 Sided Originals Into Chapters Of
2 Sided Copies (Chapters) .........................................................................82
ADDING MARGINS FOR BINDING (MARGIN ADJUSTMENT) .................83
Margin For One-sided Copying ...................................................................83
Margins For Two-sided Copying .................................................................84
ERASING PARTS OF THE COPY IMAGE (ERASE) ..................................85
Erasing The Surrounding Area Of The Original Image (Erase Border) .....85
Erasing The Center Margin Of The Original Image (Erase Center) ...........85
MAKING TWO-SIDED OR ONE-SIDED COPIES (DUPLEX) .....................87
Making 2 Sided Copies From 1 Sided Originals
(1 Sided Originals To 2 Sided Copy) ..........................................................88
Making 2 Sided Copies From 2 Sided Originals
(2 Sided Original To 2 Sided Copy) ............................................................89
Making 1 Sided Copies From 2 Sided Originals
(2 Sided Original To 1 Sided Copies) .........................................................90
REDUCING AND ENLARGING....................................................................91
Reducing And Enlarging With Preset Ratios (Preset R/E) .........................91
Having The Copier Choose The Reproduction Ratios (Auto
Reduce/Enlarge) .........................................................................................93
Reducing And Enlarging With The Zoom Up (+) And Zoom Down (-) Keys
(+-Zoom) ......................................................................................................94
Reducing And Enlarging With The Number Keys (Number Key Zoom) .....95
Fitting The Original To A Copy Of A Different Size (Size Magnification) ...96
SETTING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (SPECIAL FEATURES).........................97
3 Side Full Image.........................................................................................97
Finisher Face Up Output..............................................................................98
ADF 2-up Mode............................................................................................98
ADF Thin Paper Mode .................................................................................99
TEMPORARILY STOPPING ONE JOB TO COPY SOMETHING ELSE
(INTERRUPT) ...............................................................................................100
PRESET COPYING.......................................................................................102
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ENTERING COPY JOB SETTINGS DURING THE WARM-UP PERIOD
(AUTO START)..............................................................................................104
STORING YOUR COPY SETTINGS IN MEMORY (PROGRAM) ...............105
Storing your settings ................................................................................... 106
Recalling your settings ................................................................................106
Deleting your settings.................................................................................. 107
SAVING ENERGY.........................................................................................108
COPYING ON VARIOUS KINDS OF PAPER ..............................................109
Notes When You Load Special Paper ........................................................ 109
Recommended Use Of Special Paper Tray Mode......................................109
COMBINATION CHART................................................................................110
CHANGING THE COPIER SETTINGS
USER TOOLS ...............................................................................................114
How To Access The User Tools ................................................................. 114
User Tool Menu........................................................................................... 115
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS ..................................................141
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER
CLEARING PAPER AND ORIGINAL MISFEEDS
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER.....................................................................146
Exposure Glass .......................................................................................... 146
Recirculating Document Handler.................................................................146
Document Feeder........................................................................................ 147
CLEARING COPY PAPER MISFEEDS........................................................148
Clearing Misfed Paper................................................................................. 148
Movement Of Paper .................................................................................... 149
After Clearing Misfed Paper........................................................................ 151
Details About Each Misfeed Position.......................................................... 156
Clearing Two-sided Copy Double-feeds......................................................171
CLEARING ORIGINAL MISFEEDS..............................................................172
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Clearing Misfed Originals ............................................................................172
Clearing Original Double-feeds....................................................................174
REMOVING JAMMED STAPLES.................................................................175
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT .......................178
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU WANT ....................................182
SPECIFICATIONS
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
COPIER .........................................................................................................184
Recirculating Document Handler..................................................................187
Document Feeder.........................................................................................187
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY ...........................................................................188
FINISHER .....................................................................................................188
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER.................................................................190
Copier Environment......................................................................................190
Power Connection........................................................................................190
DO’S & DON’TS
REMARKS
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
DO’S & DON’TS............................................................................................192
Copier...........................................................................................................192
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............................................................................193
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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-
nance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all
operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains important
information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your copier, the following safety precautions should always be
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
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WARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or
even death.
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Caution: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to
property.
Example Symbols
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••The
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Symbol means a situation that requires you take
care.
B
••Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the
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symbol. This example means "Do not take apart".
C
••The
●
Symbol means you MUST perform this operation.
This example means "You must remove the wall plug".
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WARNINGS:
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••Only connect the copier to the power source described
on page 185 of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring as it
could cause an electric shock or a fire.
••Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall out-
let is near the copier and freely accessible so that in
event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
••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 and electric shock or fire.
••Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or
an electric shock might occur.
B
••Do not remove any covers or screws other than those
specified in this manual. Some parts of the copier are at
a high voltage and could give you an electric shock.
Also, if the machine has laser systems, direct (or indi-
rect) reflected eye contact with the laser beam may
cause serious eyes damage. When the copier needs to
be checked, adjusted or repaired, contact your service
representative.
••Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this
copier. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion
or loss of sight.
C
••If the copier looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is
coming out, there is a strange smell or anything looks
unusual, immediately turn off the main power switch
then unplug the power cord from the wall. Do not con-
tinue using the copier in this condition. Contact your
service representative.
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••Do not put any metal objects or containers holding
water (e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the copier. If
the contents fall inside the copier, a fire or electric
shock could occur.
D
••Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner
dust might ignite when exposed to open flame. Dispose
of the used toner containers according to local regula-
tions for plastics.
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••If any metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the copier,
turn off the main switch and unplug the main power
cord. Contact your service representative. Do not keep
using the copier with a fault or defect.
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Cautions:
C
••When you move the copier, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
••When the copier will not be used for a long time, unplug
the power cord.
E
••When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip
the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing
fire or electric shock.
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••Keep the copier away from humidity and dust. A fire or
an electric shock might occur.
••Do not place the copier on an unstable or tilted surface.
If it topples over it could cause injury.
••Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil,
carbon-containing paper or other conductive paper. Oth-
erwise, a fire might occur.
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••When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing
section because it could be very hot.
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••This copier has been tested for safety using this sup-
plier’s parts and consumable. We recommend you only
use these specified supplies.
••Do not eat or swallow toner.
••Keep toner or toner containers out of reach of children.
••This equipment is only to be installed by a qualified
service personnel.
••Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be
disposed of via domestic refuse collection.
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••After you move the copier, fix it with the caster fixture.
Otherwise, the copier might move or come down to
cause a personal injury.
••If you use this copier in a confined space, make sure
there is a continuous air turnover.
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••When clearing misfed originals in the document feeder,
do not insert your hands between feed rollers.
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WHERE IS IT
& WHAT IS IT
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COPIER EXTERIOR
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COPIER EXTERIOR
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1. Recirculating
document handler
(RDH)
Originals inserted into the RDH are individually
and automatically fed onto and removed from the
exposure glass. ☛See page 27.
2. Original feed-out unit
cover Open to remove misfed originals.
3. DF indicator screen Ready conditions for automatic feed are indi-
cated. ☛See page 26.
4. Original feed-in unit
cover Open to set originals in the recirculating docu-
ment handler. ☛See page 27.
5. Document feeder
(DF) Originals inserted into the DF are individually and
automatically fed onto and removed from the ex-
posure glass. ☛See page 31.
6. One-to-one copy
start key Press to make one set of copies when you set
originals in the document feeder.
7. Operation unit Operator controls and indicators are located here.
8. Copy tray Copies are delivered here.
9. Upper cover Open to access the inside of the copier.
10. Right front cover Open to access the inside of the copier.
11. Down key Press to load paper into the paper tray or
change paper. The key stops blinking and stays
lit when the paper tray is ready to be pulled out.
12. Paper tray Paper is stored here. The 1st tray can hold up to
500 sheets of plain paper. The 2nd tray and 3rd
tray can hold up to 1,000 sheets of plain paper.
13. Front cover Open to access the inside of the copier.
14. Toner replenishing
cover Open to supply toner.
15. Main switch Switches the copier between on and stand-by
conditions. ("stand-by" means that the anticon-
densation heaters and cooling fans are on.)
16. Original stacker Originals are fed out and stacked here when set-
ting originals in the document feeder. If you use
the Preset Copying function, the originals for the
current copy job set in the recirculating document
handler are fed out and stacked here.
COPIER EXTERIOR
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COPIER INTERIOR
1. Duplex tray This tray is used to make two-sided copies.
2. Fusing unit Toner which has been transferred onto the paper
is fused here. Pull out when a misfeed occurs in
the fusing section. When accessing the inside of
the copier, use caution. This unit may be very
hot.
3. Toner cartridge Replace the toner cartridge when the copier in-
structs you to add toner.
4. Fuser oil tank Pour in fuser oil here when the display instructs
you to add oil.
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COPIER INTERIOR
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OPTIONS
This copier can be provided with the following options:
1. Large capacity tray
(LCT) You can store up to 4,500 sheets of plain paper
here.
2. Finisher Copies will be sorted, stacked, or stapled here.
*Other option: key counter
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OPTIONS
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OPERATION UNIT
Guide to keys
1. Interrupt key Press to make interrupt copies during a copy run.
☛See page 100.
2. Clear Modes key When the Clear Modes indicator is orange,
press to clear previously entered settings and
modes. When the copier is in its initial condition,
the Clear Modes indicator is green.
3. Number keys Use to enter the desired number of copies or
data for the Size Magnification, Number Key
Zoom, Paper Designate, Chapters, or the user
tools. Up to 9999 copies can be entered as the
copy set number.
4. Enter key Press to input and store data for the Size Magnifi-
cation, Number Keys Zoom, Paper Designate,
Chapters, or the user tools.
123
456
789
0
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Special
Features
Guidance
Program Preset Display
Color
Interrupt
Clear
Modes
Sample
Stop
Start
Copy
Clear
Energy Saver
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12
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5. Clear/Stop key Press to cancel the copy number entered or the
data that you have input by pressing the Num-
ber keys. While copying, press to stop copying.
6. Start key Press to start copying. This key turns green from
red when copying is possible.
7. Sample Copy key Press to make a sample copy. ☛See page 36.
8. Display Color key Touch to change the display color. ☛See page
57.
9. Preset key Touch to use the Preset Copying. ☛See page
102.
10. Program key Touch to store, recall, or delete programs. ☛
See page 105.
11. Guidance key Touch for help on basic operations. ☛See page
60.
12. Special Features
key Touch to use the 3 Side Full Image, Finisher
Face Up Output, ADF 2-up, or ADF Thin Paper
function.
13. Operation display Shows all the modes of the copier and mes-
sages that indicate copier’s status. ☛See page
56.
14. Energy Saver key Press this key to enter/exit Energy Saver mode.
☛See page 108.
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Touch panel display
To operate the copier, touch the key you want to use. Then, the display
instructs what to do next.
❐Regarding detailed information about each key and function, ☛see page 10.
❐For how to use the touch panel display, ☛see page 56.
Initial Display
To save paper resources, 1 Sided Originals To 2 Sided Copy mode is the
default setting with this machine.
❐If you want to cancel this mode, touch the [Duplex] key and [1 Sided →2
Sided] key.
❐You can change this default setting with the user tools. ☛See page 119.
❐In this mode, a right margin of 5 mm, 1/4" is set on the back side automatically.
You can adjust this margin with the user tools. ☛See page 120.
OPERATION UNIT
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
WITH THIS COPIER
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FUNCTIONS
Full size copying
(Making copies of the same size as the original)
❐1 Sided Originals To 2 Sided Copy mode is the default setting. If you want to
cancel this mode, touch the [Duplex] key and [1 Sided →2 Sided] key. You can
change this default setting with the user tools. ☛See page 119.
Originals of the same size
Set a stack of originals in the
recirculating document handler or
document feeder. Then make
your copies. ☛See pages 27
and 31.
Originals of mixed sizes
Set one original at a time in the
document feeder and copy them.
☛See page 33.
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Finishing
❐This function can be used only when your copier is equipped with the optional
finisher.
Sorting into sets (123, 123, 123)
Select Offset ON or Offset OFF
mode.
☛See page 64.
Stacking all copies of a page together (111, 222, 333)
Touch the [Stack] key. Then, se-
lect Offset ON or Offset OFF
mode.
☛See page 66.
FUNCTIONS
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