Ricoh A251 User manual

A251
Operating Instructions
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SAFETYINFORMATION
When using your machine, the following safety precautions should be always be followed.
Inthismanual,thefollowingimportantsymbolsareused:
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WARNING:Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
R CAUTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.
SymbolRmean a situation thatrequires you take care.
Symbol vmean“Hot surface”.
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by this symbol m.
Thisexamplemeans“Donottakeapart”.
Symbols ●mean you MUST perform this operation.
Thisexamplemeans“You must removethewallplug”.
INTRODUCTION
This copier is a desktop plain copier carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high perfor-
mance.it consistently yields high contrast copieswith a superior finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this copier. To get
maximumversatilityfromthiscopier, alloperatorsshould carefullyreadand followtheinstructions
inthismanual.Please keepthismanualinahandyplacenearthecopier.
Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains important information related to
USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
SafetyDuringOperation
ExamplesOfIndications
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• Only connect the machine to the power source described on the
inside front cover of this manual.
• Avoidmulti-wiring.
• Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power
cord.Donotplaceheavyobjects on it, pull it hard or bend it more
than necessary.These actions could cause an electric shock or
fire.
• Donot plug or unplugthepower cord with yourhandswet.Other-
wise, an electric shock might occur.
• Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely acces-
sibleso that in event of an emergencyit can be unplugged easily.
• Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified
in this manual. Some parts of the machine are at a high voltage
and could give you an electric shock. Also, if the machine has
laser systems, direct(or indirect)reflected eye contact with the
laser beam may cause serious eye damage. When the machine
needs to be checked, adjusted, or repaired, contact your service
representatives.
• Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this machine.
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or loss of sight. If
the machine has laser systems, there is a risk of serious eye
damage.
• If the machine looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is coming
out, there is a strange smell or anything looks unusual, immedi-
atelyturnoff the operation and main power switches then unplug
thepower cord from the wall.Do not continue using themachine
in this condition. Contact your service representative.
• Ifmetal, liquid, orforeignmatter falls intothemachine,turn offthe
operation and main power switches, and unplug the main power
cord.Contact your service representative. Do notkeep using the
machine with a fault or defect.
• Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water(e.g.
vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the machine. If the contents fall
inside the machine, a fire or electric shock could occur.
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• Do not incinerate used toner, toner bottles or toner cartridges.
Tonerdust might ignite when exposedtoanopenflame.Dispose
of the used toner cartridges according to local regulations for
plastics.
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• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an
electric shock might occur.
• Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it
topples over,it could cause injury.
• After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fixture. Other-
wise,the machine might move or come down tocauseapersonal
injury.
• Whenyoumovethe machine,unplugthepowercord fromthe wall
outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
• When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the
powercord.
• Whenyoupull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid
damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
• If you use the machine in a confined space, make sure there is a
continuousair turnover.
• Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminium foil, carbon
containing paper or other conductive paper. Otherwise, a fire
mightoccur.
• When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section
because it could be very hot.
• This machine has been tested for safety using this supplier’s
partsandconsumables.Werecommendyouonlyusethesespeci-
fiedsupplies.
• Do not eat or swallow toner.
• Keep toner(used or unused) and toner cartridges out of reach of
children.
• This equipment is only to be installed by a qualified service
personnal.
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• Deliverto collection point forwasteproducts. Do not bedisposed
of via domestic refuse collection.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GETTINGSTARTED .................................................. 1
HOWTOUSETHIS COPYMACHINE............................. 1
WHERE IT IS & WHAT IT IS........................................... 4
CopierExterior ............................................................. 4
OperationPanel ........................................................... 6
RECOMMENDEDORIGINALS ....................................... 8
RECOMMENDEDPAPER ............................................ 10
TONER ........................................................................ 12
2. COPYING ................................................................ 13
BASICCOPYING ......................................................... 13
UsingtheRearTable .................................................. 18
COPYINGONTOROLLPAPER ................................... 19
SemiSynchroCutting ................................................ 20
PresetCutting............................................................ 22
VariableCutting.......................................................... 23
USINGTHEROLLCUTTINGRAIL................................ 24
3. COPY SETTINGS .................................................... 27
COPYINGONTOOTHERMEDIA ................................. 27
ADJUSTING COPY IMAGE DENSITY.......................... 29
MAKING SEVERAL COPIES OFTHE
SAMEORIGINAL..................................................... 30
SETTING A LEADING EDGE MARGIN ........................ 31
PARTIALCOPYING ..................................................... 32
PROGRAMMINGSETTINGYOUOFTEN USE ............. 34
A) Programkey......................................................... 34
B) ChangingTheDefaultSetting ................................ 35

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USERTOOLS ...............................................................36
Semi Synchro Cut Adjustment ....................................36
WHATYOURSERVICEREPRESENTATIVE
CANCHANGE...............................................................37
4. MAINTAININGYOUR COPIER ..................................39
CHANGINGTHETONERBOTTLE .................................39
ADDINGTONER ...........................................................42
LOADINGA ROLLOFPAPER ......................................45
LOADINGANEWROLL
(ONTOROLLCUTTINGRAIL) .......................................49
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................51
IfSomethingGoesWrong ...........................................51
If A Service Indicatior Lights Up ..................................51
IF JAMS OCCUR ..........................................................52
OTHERS .......................................................................58
THINGSTO DO EVERY DAY ........................................60
DO’S & DON’TS ............................................................61
WHERETOPUTYOURCOPIER...................................62
6. SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................65
COPIER ........................................................................65
OPTIONS......................................................................66
INDEX...........................................................................67

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1. GETTING STARTED
HOWTO USETHIS COPY MACHINE
1Turnthe machine switch on.
When the “Wait “ indicator goes off and the ”Set Paper” indicator goes on, the copier enter the
readycondition.
2Select any copy settings you require, such as the media type or copy density.
If you have Roll Feeder (option), press the R/F Select key to select “Roll Feeder”.
3Centerthe paperfaceupon the Copy PaperTable and slide the paper straight intothe copier.
❐These illustrations shows the copier with the Original Guides, the Paper Guides, and other
optionalequipment.
Copy Media Lighter Darker
Clear/Stop
Emergency Stop
Program
Clear Modes/
Energy Saver
Set
Paper RF Select
Wait
Vellum
Film
Lighter Copy
Set
Original
Energy
Saver
Paper Length
Semi Synchro
Preset/
Variable
Leading Edge
Copy Counter
Function Select
RF Select/Cut Copy Media Lighter Darker
Clear/Stop
Emergency Stop
Program
Clear Modes/
Energy Saver
Set
Paper RF Select
Wait
Vellum
Film
Cut Select
Preset Cut
Lighter Copy
Set
Original
Energy
Saver
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