Ricoh AD1 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... i
FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................ii
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS .......................................................................viii
Options................................................................................................ ix
OPERATION PANEL (HARD KEYS) ..............................................................x
PANEL DISPLAY .........................................................................................xii
Display Panel Layout..........................................................................xiii
FUNCTION LIST BASED ON OPTIONS .....................................................xiv
ORIGINALS
ORIGINALS .................................................................................................2
RecommendedAnd Non-recommended Originals ...............................2
SETTING ORIGINALS...................................................................................4
SettingAn Original On The Exposure Glass ........................................5
Setting Originals In The Document Feeder ..........................................5
Setting Originals Of Special Sizes........................................................7
COPYING
BASIC PROCEDURE ..................................................................................10
BASIC FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................11
Adjusting Image Density..................................................................... 11
Selecting The Original Type ...............................................................12
Selecting Copy Paper.........................................................................13
Having The Machine ChooseThe Reproduction Ratio (Auto Reduce/
Enlarge)..............................................................................................14
SORTING INTO SETS (123, 123, 123)
(Sort/Rotate Sort).....................................................................................16
Panel Display For Sort/Rotate Sort ....................................................17
Stopping Image Storage And Deleting Stored Images During Copying.... 18
Making Copies In Sort Or Rotate Sort Mode......................................18
COPYING FROM THE BYPASS TRAY .........................................................19
When Copying Onto Special Size Copy Paper .................................. 21

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STORING YOUR COPY SETTINGS IN MEMORY (Program) .....................22
Storing/Changing The Program..........................................................22
RecallingAProgram...........................................................................23
OTHER FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................23
Temporarily Stopping One Job To Copy Something Else (Interrupt) ..23
Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) ..24
Original Beeper ..................................................................................24
REDUCING AND ENLARGING USING PRESET RATIOS
(Reduce/Enlarge) ...................................................................................25
REDUCING AND ENLARGING IN 1% STEPS (Zoom)...............................27
STRETCHING AND SQUEEZING THE IMAGE INTO THE COPY AREA
(Directional Size Magnification) ............................................................28
STRETCHING AND SQUEEZING THE IMAGE IN 1% STEPS
(Directional Magnification(%)) ..............................................................29
MAKING TWO-SIDED COPIES (Duplex) (Optional Duplex
Tray is Required) (Optional ARDF is Required for
2-Sided ➔➔
➔➔
➔2-Sided Mode) .....................................................................30
MAKING ONE-SIDED COPIES FROM VARIOUS ORIGINALS
(Series Copies) (Optional ARDF is Required for
2-Sided ➔➔
➔➔
➔1-Sided Mode) .....................................................................34
COMBINING ORIGINALS INTO ONE COPY (Combine) ........................35
COPYING THE IMAGE TWICE ON ONE PAGE (Double Copies) ...........38
ERASING THE CENTER AND THE BORDER (Erase Center/Border) .........39
If You Have Pressed The [Center] Key ..............................................40
If You Have Pressed The [Border] Key ..............................................41
If You Have Pressed The [Ctr/Bdr] Key..............................................41
EDITING THE COPY IMAGE......................................................................42
Reversing Black And White (Positive/Negative) .................................42
RepeatingAn Image Over The Entire Copy (Repeat) ........................42
Merging Images (Overlay)..................................................................44
STAPLING (Optional Finisher is Required) .............................................45
Stapling Position And Original Setting................................................46
COMBINATION CHART ............................................................................48

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WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT START ..........................................................50
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE CLEAR COPIES..................................................51
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES
AS YOU WANT ..........................................................................................53
CHANGING THE MACHINE′′
′′
′S SETTINGS
ACCESSING THE USER TOOLS (COPY FEATURES) ...................................56
Returning To Copy Mode....................................................................57
USER TOOLS MENU (COPY FEATURES) ....................................................58
SETTINGS YOU CAN CHANGE WITH THE USER TOOLS ...........................59
General Features 1/2 .........................................................................59
General Features 2/2 .........................................................................60
Adjust Image 1/2 ................................................................................61
Adjust Image 2/2 ................................................................................62
Input/Output 1/2 .................................................................................63
Input/Output 2/2 .................................................................................64
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS ........................................................64
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINFRAME .............................................................................................66
OPTIONAL COPIER MEMORY UNIT (8 MB) .............................................68
OPTIONAL COPIER MEMORY UNIT (4 MB) .............................................68
INDEX
INDEX........................................................................................................70

i
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance
of this machine. 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 “SAFETY INFORMATION” section in the “General Refer-
ence” before using this machine. It contains important information related to
USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
INTRODUCTION

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FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
12 12
4
3
2
1
43
12
2
1
8
7
8567
4123
2
1
16
15
16 13 14 15
8567
4123
12 9 10 11
12
12
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
31
2
1
32
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
12
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
AA
R
RR
RR
Positive/
Negative
Repeat
Overlay
Sorter
Sort
Combine/
Series Copies
Duplex
D.SizeMag.
(inch)
Direct.Mag.
(%)
EreseCenter/
Border
Double
Copies
A utoReduce/
Enlarge
Zoom Up
Zoom Down
Staple
B
AB A
BA
BA B
A
B
A
12
1
2
12
Duplex/Series Copies
Combine➔Page 35.
2 originals into
1 copy
4 originals into
1 copy
8 originals
into 1 copy
16 originals
into 1 copy
Series Copies➔Page 34.
Book ➔2 copies 2-sided➔1-sided
Positive/Negative ➔page 42.
Repeat ➔page 42.
Overlay ➔page 44.
Editing
Sort
Sort ➔page 16.
Rotate Sort ➔page 16.
Staple ➔page 45.
Duplex ➔page 30.
(optional duplex unit is
required)
1-sided ➔2-sided
Book ➔2-sided
2sided ➔2-sided
Erase Center/Border
➔page 39.

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FUNCTIONS
R
R
R
R
R
R R R R
Text/Photo
Photo Lighter Darker
AutoImageDensity
Double Copies ➔page 38.
Directional Size
Magnification ➔page 28.
Zoom ➔page 27.
Auto Reduce/Enlarge
➔page 14.
Directional
Magnification (%) ➔ page 29.
Reduce/Enlarge ➔page 25.
Selecting Original
Type Setting ➔page 12. Adjusting Image
Density ➔page11.
Selecting Copy
Paper ➔page 13.

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Bypass tray
Use to copy or print
onto post cards, OHP
transparencies,or other
non-standardsize
paper.
Right Side Cover
Opento removemisfed
paper.
<Right Side View>
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
<Front View> Exposure glass
Fit an original face
down to the rear left
corner.
Internal tray 2 (option)
Copiedor printedpaper
isdelivered hereface
down.
Internal tray 1
Copiedor printedpaper
isdelivered hereface
down.
Front cover
Opento removemisfed
paperor supplytoner.
Duplex Tray (unit for
two-sided copies)
(option)
Paper tray
Set paper here.⇒See
“BLOADING PAPER”
of“General Reference”.
1000-sheet tray unit
(option)
External tray
Opento delivercopies,
prints and faxes face up
whencopying fromthe
bypass tray or copying
along sizeoriginal.
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Platen cover (option)
Holdsdown theoriginal
placedon theexposure
glass.
Operation panel
⇒⇒
⇒⇒
⇒See page x.
Main switch
Switchesthe machine
on/off.
Left side cover
Opento removemisfed
paper.
Ventilation hole
Preventsoverheating.
Donot obstructthe
ventilationholeby placingor
leaninganobject nearit.If
themachineoverheats, a
faultmightoccur.
AC switch
Do not touch this switch.
This switch is used only by
servicerepresentative.
· If the machine does not
operateafter turningon the
main switch, check if the
AC switch is turned on. If
not, turn on it.

GUIDE TO
COMPONENTS
ix
Options
(1) Internal 1-bin tray
(Internal tray 2)
Sorts copies, faxes,
andprints.
(2)ADF (document feeder)
Set a stack of originals
here and they will be fed
oneat atime automatically.
(5) 1000-sheet tray unit
Consists of two paper trays.
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
❑Other options: platen cover
(3)ARDF (auto reverse
document feeder)
Set a stack of
originalhere and
they will be fed one
at a time
automatically.This
documentfeeder
canhandle 2-sided
original.
(6)Duplex tray
(4) Finisher
Sorts, stacks, and staples copies.
(Shift tray)

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User Tools
Commu-
nicating
Printer
Error
Receive
File
Facsimile
Error
F1 F2 F3 F4 Stamp
Immediate
Trans.
Memory
Trans.
Standard
Detail
Super Fine
ABCDEFG
HI J K L MN
OP QR ST U
VWXYZ
123
Positive/
Negative
Repeat
Overlay
Sorter
Sort
Staple
Combine/
Series Copies
Duplex
D.Size Mag.
(inch)
Direct.Mag.
(%)
Erese Center/
Border
Double
Copies
Auto Reduce/
Enlarge
Zoom up
Zoom Down
TX Files
Status
Start
Manual RX
TEL
Mode
(1) User Tools key
Useto change modes and
customize settings.⇒See page 56.
(2) Editing key
SelectsPositive/Negative, Repeat,
or Overlay mode.⇒See page 42.
(3) Sorter key
Automaticallysorts copies.
Staplescopies.
⇒See page 16.
⇒See page 45.
(4) Combine/Series Copies key
Combine... Combines 2~16originals
intoone copy.
Series.... Makes twoseparate
one-sidedcopies from
oneoriginal (bookor 2-
sided)
⇒See pages 34 ~ 35.
(5) Duplex key
Makestwo-sided copies.
⇒See page 30.
(6) Double Copies key
Copiesthe imagetwice onone page
so that two identical copies are
verticallypositioned.⇒See page38.
(7) Erase Center/Border key
Erases the shadow at the center and/
or all four sides of the original image.
⇒See page 39.
(8) Directional Size Magnification key
Makes a copy with the specified
height and width.⇒Seepage 28.
(9) Directional Magnification (%) key
Enlargesor reducesthe imageat different
reproductionratios horizontallyand vertically.
⇒See page 29.
(10)Auto Reduce/Enlarge key
Enlargesor reducesthe imageautomatically
accordingto thespecified papersize.
⇒See page 14.
(11) + Zoom Up key, - Zoom Down key
Changesthe reproductionratio in1% steps.
⇒See page 27.
(1)
(2) (3) (4)(5) (6)(7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
OPERATION PANEL (HARD KEYS)
OPERATION PANEL (HARD KEYS)
*1
*1*2
Flipup theoperationpanel plate.
· Do not press the plate or put something on it
whenit isopened.
◆◆
◆◆
◆Copy Operation Panel

GUIDE TO
COMPONENTS
xi
(12) Original Type key
Selects type of originals.⇒See page 12.
(13) Lighter and Darkey keys
Adjusts the copy image density.
⇒See page 12.
(14)Auto Image Density key
⇒See page 12.
(15) Number keys
Use to enter numbers−for example
reproductionratios ornumber ofcopies.
(16) Enter key
Sets a value you have entered.
(17) Clear/Stop key
Clear... Cancelsan enteredvalue.
Stop .... Stops/cancels a copy run.
(18) Start key
Press to start copying.
(19) Function key
Press to switch from Copy mode to another
feature.To return to Copy mode press the
Copy key.
(20) Interrupt key
Use to interrupt the current job and make
copies.⇒See page 23.
(21) Clear Modes/Energy Saver key
ClearModes ....Cancelsthe settings.
Energy Saver ...Hold down this key for more
than a second to enter
EnergySave mode.
(22) Program key
Useto programand recallfrequently used
settings.⇒See page 22.
(23) Memory Copy key
Lightswhen makingcopies withmemory.
Whencanceling usingmemory,you canget
betterimage qualitycopies fromoriginals with
gray scale.⇒See page 13.
(24) Panel Display⇒⇒
⇒⇒
⇒See page xii.
*1: These keys and indicator are for the
optionalFax unit.
*2: See“General Reference”.
(22)(23)(24)
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17)
(20)(21)
(18)
*1
OPERATION PANEL (HARD KEYS)
(19)
Enter
Clear/Stop
Start
Program
Clear Modes/
Energy Saver
Interrupt
Text/Photo
Photo Lighter Darker
Auto Image Density
C
C
ABC DEF
JKLGHI MNO
TUV
OPER
PRS WXY
123
456
78
0
9
Memory
Copy
Speed Dial
On Hook Dial
Pause/
Redial
Tone
Facsimile
Copy

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PANEL DISPLAY
The panel display shows operational status, error messages, and function
menus.
❑When you select or specify an item on the panel display, it is highlighted like
Auto . Keys appearing as OK cannot be used.
❑By default, the machine is in Copy mode when you switch on.
This can be changed. ⇒See “USER TOOLS - SYSTEM SETTINGS” in “General
Reference.”
Note: Do not apply a strong shock or force of about 30 N (about 3 kgf)
or more to the panel display. Otherwise, the display might be
damaged.
◆◆
◆◆
◆In this manual, we use the following conventions
Key name on the panel display: OK
In the manual: [OK]
◆◆
◆◆
◆Common keys
[OK] Sets a selected function or entered value and returns to the pre-
vious screen.
[Cancel] Cancels a selected function or entered value and returns to the
previous screen.
[↑↑
↑↑
↑Prev.] When there are too many items fit on the display, use these keys
[↓↓
↓↓
↓Next] to move between pages.
< > Press to highlight the selection you wish to select.
[PrevMenu] [Menu]
Press to return to the previous menu.
[Exit] Sets a selected function or entered value and returns to the pre-
vious screen.
PANEL DISPLAY
Thefunction itemsfor the
selectedfeature aredisplayed. Number oforiginals set
Displaysoperational
status or messages.
Displays items which
can be selected or
specified.
These keys correspond to the items on the display.
Press a relevant key to select a function.
<>

GUIDE TO
COMPONENTS
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Display Panel Layout
The basic elements used on the display are shown below. Understanding
their meaning help you exploit this machine’s features quickly and easily.
<Sample Display for Erasing the Center/Border>
Operationalstatus or
message
Selectable/specifiable
functionsare displayed.
Screened key means to
press it.
Selectable/specifiable
functionsare displayed.
[OK]..........Confirms thesettings andreturns you
to the previous screen.
[Cancel] ....Cancels the settings and returns you
to the previous screen.
PANEL DISPLAY
Press the[Center] key.

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FUNCTION LIST BASED ON OPTIONS
The function that are available to you depend on your machine configuration
and which options you have. See the table below.
❍... Available ×... Not available
FUNCTION LIST BASED ON OPTIONS
AdjustingImage Density ❍❍❍
SelectingOriginalType ❍❍❍
AutoPaper Select ❍❍❍
SelectingCopy Paper ❍❍❍
AutoReduce/Enlarge ❍❍❍
Sort *1 ❍❍
RotateSort *1 *3 ❍❍
Copying from the BypassTray ❍❍❍
Program ❍❍❍
Reduce/Enlarge ❍❍❍
Zoom ❍❍❍
DirectionalSize Magnification ❍❍❍
DirectionalMagnification (%) ❍❍❍
1-sided➝2-sided *1 *2 ❍❍
Duplex Book➝2-sided ❍*2 ❍❍
2-sided➝2-sided *1 *2 *4 ❍❍
SeriesCopies Book➝2-copies ❍❍❍
2-sided➝2-copies *4 ❍❍
2 originals➝1 copy (2 in 1) ❍❍❍
Combine 4 originals➝1 copy (4 in 1) ❍❍❍
8 originals➝ 1 copy (8 in 1) ❍❍❍
16 originals➝1 copy (16 in 1) ❍❍❍
Doublecopies ❍❍❍
EraseCenter/Border ❍❍❍
Editing ❍❍❍
OptionalStapling *6 *6 *6
onthe
exposure
glass
in the
document
feeder*5
Placeoriginals
*1 May require optional memory unit, depending on the size of originals.
⇒See “Sort/Rotate Sort”, or “Duplex”.
*2 Requires the optional duplex tray.
*3 Requires two paper trays identical in size but with different orientations.
*4 Requires the optional auto reverse document feeder.
*5 There are two kinds of document feeder. ⇒ See page ix.
*6 Requires the optional finisher.

ORIGINALS
1
ORIGINALS
ORIGINALS ........................................................................................................... 2
Recommended And Non-recommended Originals ................................................... 2
SETTING ORIGINALS ............................................................................................. 4
Setting An Original On The Exposure Glass................................................................... 5
Setting Originals In The Document Feeder................................................................... 5
Setting Originals Of Special Sizes ................................................................................... 7

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ORIGINALS
Recommended And Non-recommended Originals
Sizes and weights of recommended originals
ontheexposure
glass
inthedocument
feeder
Weight
__
52 - 105 g/m2
(14 - 28 lb)
❑You can set up to about 30 originals (80 g/m2, 20 lb) in the document feeder.
❑If you use sizes other than those above, enter the vertical and horizontal sizes.
⇒See page 7.
Non-recommended originals for the document feeder
❑Settingthefollowingoriginalsinthedocumentfeedermaycauseapapermisfeeds
or damage to the originals. Set these originals on the exposure glass.
· Originals of sizes other than those shown above
· Originals with staples or clips
· Perforated or torn originals
· Curled, folded, or creased originals
· Pasted originals
ORIGINALS
Size
Up toA3 (297×420 mm)
Maximum : 297×432 mm
A3L-A5KL
Maximum 297×1260 mm
Size
Up to 11" ×17" (279 x 432 mm)
Maximum : 11.7" ×17"
11" ×17" L-5½" ×8½"KL
Maximum : 11.7"×49.6"
Weight
52 - 105 g/m2
(14 - 28 lb)
inthedocument
feeder
Metric version
Inch version
ontheexposure
glass
in the auto reverse
documentfeeder 1-sided originals: A3L-A5KL
Maximum: 297 x 1260 mm
2-sidedoriginals: A3L-B5KL
52 - 105 g/m2
(14 - 28 lb)
in the auto reverse
documentfeeder 1-sided originals: 11" x 17"L-5½" x 8½"KL
Maximum: 11.7" x 49.6"
2-sidedoriginals:
11" x 17"L-8½" x 11"KL
52 - 105 g/m2
(14 - 28 lb)

ORIGINALS
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· Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermosensitive paper, art paper,
aluminum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper
· Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts
· Sticky originals such as translucent paper
· Thin and soft originals
· Originals of inappropriate weight (⇒See the table on the previous page.)
· Originals in bound form such as books
· Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper
· Damp originals
· Wavy originals
· Originals that are not made from paper
· Originals written in pencil on both sides, or two-sided carbon original
· Originals with globs of ink from a ball-point pen
Sizes difficult to detect
❑It is difficult for the machine to detect the sizes of the following originals. Auto
Paper Select might not select paper of the correct size for these originals. Select
the paper size manually for these originals.
· Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts
· Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper
· Dark originals with many characters and drawings
· Originals which partially contain solid printing
· Originals which have solid printing at their edges
· Originals other than those (with o) in the tables below.
Sizes detectable by auto paper select
Metric version
Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 11"×17" 8½"×14" 8½"×11" 5½"×8½" 8"×13"
Placeoforiginal L L KL KL KL L L KL KL L
Exposureglass oo o o ×× × × × o
Documentfeeder oo o o o ××× × o
Inch version
Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 11"×17" 8½"×14" 8½"×11" 5½"×8½"
Placeoforiginal L L KL KL KL L L KL KL
Exposureglass ×× × × × ooo ×
Documentfeeder ×× × × × oooo
Size 10"×14" 8½"×13" 8"×10"
Placeoforiginal LL K
Exposureglass ooo
Documentfeeder o × o
ORIGINALS

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Sizes and scanning area/missing image area
A3
A3A4
Reference
position
Vertical
size
Horizontal
size
Maximum Scanning area
A3 (297 x 420 mm)
11" x 17" (279 x 432 mm)
A3A4
Horizontal
size
Vertical
size Maximum Scanning area
(297 x 1260 mm)
❑When you correctly set an original in the document feeder or on the exposure
glass, an area of about 3mm width surrounding the original might not be copied.
SETTING ORIGINALS
Set the original on the exposure glass or in the document feeder. This should
be done correctly according to the type of originals and copying method.
❑Align the original to the rear left corner. The copying results might vary depend-
ing on the direction of the set original. See the description of each function.

<Originals> <Set in the document feeder><Set on the exposure glass>
❑Set the original after correction fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this
precaution could mark the exposure glass causing marks to be copied.
SETTING ORIGINALS
Exposureglass Document feeder

ORIGINALS
5
Setting An Original On The Exposure Glass
1
Lift the platen cover/document
feeder. Set the original face
down on the exposure glass.
The original should be aligned
to the rear left corner.
❑Be suretoopen theplatencover
/document feeder by more than
30°. Otherwise the original size
might not be detected correctly.
2
Lower the platen cover/docu-
ment feeder.
Setting Originals In The Document Feeder
❑You cannot set originals of different sizes at the same time. If you want to use
such originals, set one originals at a time (SADF) mode.
❑If you copy thin originals, set one original at a time in the document feeder or on the
exposure glass to avoid damage to the originals due to a multi-sheet feed (which
means that multiple sheets are fed together at the same time).
❑If you set two or more originals in the document feeder and copies exit to the
external tray, page order of copies becomes reverse.
Setting a stack of originals in the document feeder
1
Adjust the document guide to
theoriginalsize. Setthe aligned
originals face up into the docu-
ment feeder.
SETTINGORIGINALS
Reference
mark
Scale
Documentguide

6
Setting one original at a time in the document feeder
1
Setone original faceup into the
document feeder. Press the
Start key.
2
When the message appears
(see the illustration), set the
next original. The second and
subsequentoriginals can befed
automatically without pressing
the Start key.
❑Do not block the document feeder sensor. Also, be sure to set originals correctly.
Otherwise, the original size might not be detected correctly.
❑You can adjust the time the machine waits before being ready for the next origi-
nal. ⇒See page 63.
Setting a stack of originals in the auto reverse document feeder
1
Adjust the document guide to
the originals size. Set the
alignedoriginals faceup intothe
auto reverse document feeder.
SETTINGORIGINALS
Sensors

ORIGINALS
7
SETTINGORIGINALS
Setting one original at a time in the auto reverse document
feeder
1
Adjust the document guide to
the original size. Set one origi-
nal into the auto reverse docu-
ment feeder. Press the Start
key.
2
When the message appears (see the illustration on the previous page),
set the next original. The second and subsequent originals can be fed
automatically without pressing the Start key.
❑You can adjust the time the machine waits before being ready for the next origi-
nal. ⇒See page 63.
❑Do not block the document feeder sensors. Also, be sure to set originals cor-
rectly. Otherwise, the original size might not be detected correctly.
Setting Originals Of Special Sizes
❑You can set originals of the following sizes.
Metric version: length 128 to 1260 mm, width: 105 to 297 mm
Inch version: length 5.0" to 49.6", width: 4.1" to 11.7"
❑You cannot use the Editing functions with the special size originals.
❑You cannot make multi-copies of special size originals.
❑Special original size setting will be cleared by Copy Reset or by pressing the
Clear Modes/Energy Saver key.
1
Set one original in the document feeder.
2
Select paper or bypass tray (k) with [Paper] or the <>keys.
3
Press the #key. The non-standard paper menu will appear.
❑If you select the bypass tray in step 2, the display appears.
Sensor