Ricoh priport vt3600 User manual

PRIPORT VT3600
Operating Instructions
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For good print quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh master
and ink.
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IRicoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that may result from
the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product. ,
Power Source: 120V ,60Hz ,more than 4.1A
Please make sure to connect the power cord to apower source as above. For
sabout power connection, see page 6.
Power Comsuption: Master Making :374W Printing :372W
INote: Some of the illustrations may be slightly different from your machine,
@Copyright 1994 Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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Safety During Operation INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and care of this
machine. To get the maximum versatility from this machine, all operators should
read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a
handy place near the machine.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your machine, the following safety precautions should always be
followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, all safety messages are identified by
“Caution”. These words mean the following:
WARNING:
Important information to alert you to asituation
injury and damage to your property if instructions
Caution:
Important information on how to
avoid asituation that might cause
-WARNING -
prevent damage to
minor injuty.
the words “WARNING” and
that might cause
are not followed. serious
your equipment, or how to
IJ Do not modify or replace any parts other than the ones specified in this
manual.
CJSince some parts of the machine are supplied with high voltage, touch
on/y the parts specified in this manual.
IJ Do not operate the machine without covers. You might get your fingers
caught in the machine, or the machine might be damaged because of
something, such as dust, getting inside it.
IJ Since some parts of the machine are sharp and might cause injury,
touch only the parts
–Caution –
I_JWhile copying, do not
CIWhile copying, do not
specified in this manual.
turn off the main switch.
open the door.
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SAFETY INFORMATION General Safety Information
IJ While copying, do not unplug the power cord.
~While copying, do not move the machine.
CJKeep corrosive liquids, such as acid, off the machine.
CJDo not allow paper clips, staples, or other small objects to fall inside the
machine.
#Open and close the door and covers softly.
fJ Do not put anything except originals or command sheets on the machine.
nDo not spill liquid on the machine.
~When you open or close the door or cover, don’t let go of them.
~When you open or close the platen cover or optional document feeder, be
careful not to pinch your fingers between the platen cover or document feeder
and the back cover.
IJ If you clean rubber parts with benzine, wipe them with adry cloth afterwards.
General Safety Information
~Always turn the machine off when you have finished printing for the day.
uWhen the machine will not be used for long periods, disconnect the power
cord.
CI If the machine must be transported by vehicle, please contact your service
representative.
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Chapter I

Machine Exterior GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Machine Exterior
Original Holder
Convenient place for
holding originals while Original Table Release
operating the machine. Lever
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Use to open the original
table unit when installing
the master.
Platen Cover
Lower this cover
over an original
before printing.
Front Door
Open for access
too::i$eside of the
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Feed Roller Pressure
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Lever
Use to adjust the con-
tact pressure of the pa-
per feed roller accord-
ing to paper thickness.
Separation Roller
=Pressure Levers
Use to adjust the sepa-
ration roller pressure to
,prevent double feed.
rFeed Table
aper on this table
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IPaper Feed Side Plates
Use to prevent paper
skew.
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Paper Feed Table Down
key
Press to lower the paper
feed table.
Side Plate Fine
Adjusting Dial
Use to shift the pa-
per feed table side-
ways.

GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Operation Panel
Operation Panel
Screen key Combine 2Originals
Press to select the desired key Reset key
screen image according to the Press to combine two Press to reset error
type and quality of the origi- originals onto one print indicators.
nal. See page 30. image. See page 40 and
co
ad.
Contrast key
Press to select the de-
sired contrast according
to the type and quality of
the original. See page 30.
Margin Erase key
Press to print book origi-
nals that have asolid
image on the edges.
See page 27.
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Monitors
The monitors light up or
blink when anon-standard
condition occurs within the
machine. See page 92.
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Make Up key
Press to use the
optional Make-
up function. See
chapter 2.
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Image Mode key
Press to select Line
mode, Photo mode, or
Sharpen Image mode ac-
cording to the type and
aualitv of the original.
ISee page 30 and 31.
Image Density key
Press to make
prints darker or
lighter. See page 18.
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Reduce/Enlarge key
Press to reduce or en-
large the image. See
page 21.
Auto Cycle key
Use to automat-
ically process the
master and make
prints. See page
32.
Size key
Zoom keys
Press to alter the repro- Full
duction ratio in 1940in- Press to make
crements from 50’%0to prints the same
200?40.See page 24. size as the original.

TROUBLESHOOTING
When one of the following messages is displayed on the guidance display
Guidance Display
CHECK THE PAPER SIZE
PRESS MASTER KEY
RE-ENTER COPY NUMBER
MAXIMUM IS XXXX
IRE-ENTER cow NumERl
lMINIMUM IS xxxx I
200% MAXIMUM
ENLARGEMENT
50?40 MINIMUM
REDUCTION
ISET COMMAND SHEETS I
SET THE ORIGINALS
ORIGINAL IN ADF
CLOSE PLATEN COVER
IINPUT YOUR ID CODE
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You can resume your operation, but
the entire image might not appear com-
pletely (paper size too small). Change
the paper size to match the print area.
The maximum number of prints that
can be entered is specified by the
Service Program mode. Change the
number of prints.
The minimum number of prints that can
be entered is specified by the Service
Program mode. Change the number of
prints.
The maximum enlargement ratio that
can be entered is 200940. If the entered
reproduction ratio is over 200?4, 200%
will be selected.
The minimum reduction ratio that can
be entered is 50?40. If the entered re-
duction ratio is under 50?4, 50?40will be
selected.
Make prints after you confirm whether
there is an original or acommand
sheet on the exposure glass.
Lower the platen cover completely or
remove originals used previously from
the document feeder before making the
master.
User Code mode is set. Before printing,
enter your user code.

GUIDE TO COMPONENTS Machine Interior
Machine Interior
Master Eject Unit
Open Button
Main Switch
P~essto remove mis-
fed paper or amisfed
master.
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Use to turn the power
on or off.
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Master Cut Button
Press this button to cut
the master paper leading
edge after installing a
new master roil.
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Master Eject Container
Cover
Open when removing the
master eject box.
Paper Delivery Side
Plates
Use to align the prints
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on the paper delivery ta- ll 70!
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Pressure Release
Lever
Use to install the
master roll.
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Operation Panel
T& Operator controls
!JI”k‘N and indicators are
located here.
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/Drum Rotation
Paper Delivery End
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Button
Plate Press to replace
Use to align the leading the drum unit.
edge of prints larger than
A4, 81/2” x11”.
// ~\ ‘Drum Unit Lock Lever
Lift to unlock and pull
out the drum unit.
Small Size Paper Delivery
End Plate
Use to align the leading
edge of prints that are A4,
81/2” x11” or smaller.
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Paper Delivery Table Set the ink cartridge in
Completed prints are this holder.
delivered here.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Power Connection
Power Connection
IJ Connect the power cord to an appropriate power source (as described inside
of the front cover).
nMake sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.
CIAvoid multiwiring.
~Do not pinch the power cord.
CI Make sure that the wall-outlet is near the machine and easily accessible,