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
$
Symbol means a situation that requires you take
care.
B
••Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the
>
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.
>
••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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C
••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.
>
••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.
F
••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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