Ricoh Aficio 1232C User manual

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1224C/1232C Operating Instructions Copy Reference
B0516608
1224C/1232C Operating Instructions Copy Reference
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
15-5, Minami Aoyama 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8544, Japan
Phone: [phone]
1224C/1232C
Operating Instructions
Copy Reference
For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the
General Settings Guide before you use it.
Placing Originals
Copying
Colour Adjustment/Program
Troubleshooting
User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)
Specifications
Overseas Affiliates
U.S.A.
RICOH CORPORATION
5 Dedrick Place
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Phone: [phone]
The Netherlands
RICOH EUROPE B.V.
Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen
Phone: [phone]
United Kingdom
RICOH UK LTD.
Ricoh House,
1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham,
Middlesex, TW13 7HG
Phone: [phone]
Germany
RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Mergenthalerallee 38-40,
65760 Eschborn
Phone: [phone]
France
RICOH FRANCE S.A.
383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle
BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: [phone]
Spain
RICOH ESPAÑA S.A.
Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14,
08005 Barcelona
Phone: [phone]
Italy
RICOH ITALIA SpA
Via della Metallurgia 12,
37139 Verona
Phone: [phone]
Hong Kong
RICOH HONG KONG LTD.
21/F., Tai Yau Building,
181, Johnston Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]
Singapore
RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD.
260 Orchard Road,
#15-01/02 The Heeren,
Singapore 238855
Phone: [phone]
Printed in China
AE AE B051-6608

Paper type: OK Prince Eco G100(55kg), Paper Thickness=80 µm // Pages in book=128 // Print scale=81%
Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book ×Paper thickness / 2 = 5.120000 mm
In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:
a
aa
ameans POWER ON.
b
bb
bmeans POWER OFF.
c
cc
cmeans STAND BY.
Introduction
This manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine.
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators are requested to read this manual carefully
and follow the instructions. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Notes
Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine.
Certain options may not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes:
The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your ma-
chine before reading this manual. (For details, ⇒P.3 “Machine Types”.)
•Type 1: Aficio 1224C
•Type 2: Aficio 1232C
Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.
For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other
than genuine Ricoh parts with your Ricoh office products.
Power Source
220 - 240V, 50/60Hz, 8A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source,
see “Power Connection”in the General Settings Guide.
Copyright © 2002 Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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What You Can Do With This Machine
<Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>
You can switch the colour copy mode depending on the type of originals used and the desired
finish.
Copies using four colours: yellow,
magenta, cyan and black.
Copies in black and white, even when the
original is in colour.
Copies in the designated colour.
Colour: Copies using 2 registered colours. Black/Red: Copies the red part of the
original in red, and copies all other areas
in black and white.
2-Colour Copy ( p.25)
Single Colour Copy ( p.25)
Full Colour Copy ( p.25) Black/White Copy ( p.25)
Colour Copying ( p.25)
Yellow Beige Orange Red
Light green Cyan
Pink Magenta Green
Marine blue Blue Purple Registered colour
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Colour Copying ( p.25)
Copies with the date, page numbers, etc.
The stamp colour can be yellow, red,
cyan, magenta, green, blue, and black.
Printed inserts types:
• Preset Stamp (p.60)
• User Stamp (p.61)
• Date Stamp (p.64)
• Page Numbering (p.66)
Stamping on Copies ( p.60)
Copies by changing a specific colour in
the original to another colour.
Convert Colours ( p.26)
Copies by deleting a specific colour in the
original.
Erase Specified Colour ( p.27)
Copies by adding a colour to the whole
page.
Colour Background ( p.27)
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Primary Colours
Adjusting Colours ( p.73)
Colours can be created by combining the 3 primary colours:
yellow, magenta and cyan. Black can be made by combining
yellow, magenta and cyan, however, as there might be some
slight differences, "black" will be expressed using a black
toner.
Adjusts the specific colours (yellow, red,
magenta, blue, cyan and green) by mixing
them with adjacent colours in the colour
circle.
Adjusts the overall colour tone of copies.
Adjust Colour ( p.73) Colour Balance ( p.74)
Adjusting Images ( p.76)
Adjusts the outline of the image. Adjusts the background density of the image.
Sharp/Soft ( p.76) Background Density ( p.76)
Adjusts the shades of the image. Adjust U.C.R ( p.77)
Text/Photo Sensitivity ( p.77)
A.C.S. Sensitivity ( p.106)
Colour Sensitivity ( p.106)
Contrast ( p.76) Other Adjustments ( p.77)
Soft Sharp
Low High
Light Dark
Make yellow
more green
Make yellow
more red
Darker Lighter
Yellow Cyan
Magenta Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Magenta
Blue
Green
Cyan
Yellow
Red
Magenta
Blue
Green
Cyan
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What You Can Do With This Machine
2-sided 2 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.49
Front
Front
Back
Back
Front
Back
Front Back
Types of Duplex Copies
1-sided 4 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.49
2-sided 4 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.50
1-sided 8 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.49
1-sided 16 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.49
The functions available may vary according to the options installed. For details p.4
"Functions that Require Options"
1-sided 2 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.46 2-sided 1 Page 2-sided 1 Page p.46
2-sided 8 Pages 2-sided 1 Page p.50
Front/Back Bound Originals 2-sided Pages p.51
Bound Originals 2-sided Pages p.51
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Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page ( p.48)
The functions available may vary according to the options installed. For details, see p.4
"Functions that Require Options"
1-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 2-sided 1 Page 1-sided 1 Page
1-sided 4 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 2-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 1 Page
1-sided 8 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 2-sided 4 Pages 1-sided 1 Page
2-sided Page 1-sided 2 Pages p.46
Bound Originals 2-sided Pages p.51
Bound Originals 1-sided Pages p.51
Copying Originals Such as Books
Copying onto Envelopes ( p.22)
Front/Back Bound Originals
2-sided Pages p.51
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What You Can Do With This Machine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments> ...i
What You Can Do With This Machine .................................................................iv
Notice......................................................................................................................1
How to Read this Manual ......................................................................................2
Machine Types .......................................................................................................3
Functions that Require Options ...........................................................................4
Control Panel..........................................................................................................5
Common Key Operations...........................................................................................6
1. Placing Originals
Originals .................................................................................................................7
Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals.........................................................7
Sizes Detectable by the Auto Paper Select ...............................................................8
Missing Image Area .................................................................................................10
Direction-fixed paper or 2-sided paper.....................................................................11
Placing Originals..................................................................................................12
Original Orientation ..................................................................................................12
Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass.................................................................13
Placing Originals in the Document Feeder...............................................................13
2. Copying
Basic Procedure...................................................................................................17
Auto Start .................................................................................................................18
Interrupt Copy ..........................................................................................................18
Original Beeper ........................................................................................................18
Job Preset ................................................................................................................ 19
Copying from the Bypass Tray...........................................................................20
When Copying on the Back Side of Paper...............................................................23
Making A3, 11" ×
××
×17" Full Bleed Copies ............................................................24
Colour Functions .................................................................................................25
Selecting a Colour Mode..........................................................................................25
Convert Colours .......................................................................................................26
Erase Colour ............................................................................................................27
Colour Background ..................................................................................................27
Copy Functions....................................................................................................29
Adjusting Copy Image Density.................................................................................29
Selecting Original Type Setting................................................................................30
Selecting Copy Paper ..............................................................................................31
Preset Reduce/Enlarge ............................................................................................34
Zoom ........................................................................................................................35
Auto Reduce/Enlarge ...............................................................................................36
Size Magnification ....................................................................................................37
Directional Magnification (%) ...................................................................................37
Directional Size Magnification (mm).........................................................................38
Sort...........................................................................................................................39
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Stack ........................................................................................................................42
Staple .......................................................................................................................43
Duplex ......................................................................................................................46
1 Sided Combine......................................................................................................48
2 Sided Combine......................................................................................................49
Series Copies...........................................................................................................51
Image Repeat...........................................................................................................52
Double Copies..........................................................................................................54
Centering..................................................................................................................54
Positive/Negative .....................................................................................................55
Mirror........................................................................................................................56
Margin Adjustment ...................................................................................................56
Erase........................................................................................................................57
Preset Stamp ...........................................................................................................60
User Stamp ..............................................................................................................61
Date Stamp ..............................................................................................................64
Page Numbering ......................................................................................................66
Covers......................................................................................................................69
Slip Sheets ...............................................................................................................70
Storing Originals in the Document Server ........................................................72
3. Colour Adjustment/Program
Colour Adjustment...............................................................................................73
Colour Balance.....................................................................................................74
Colour Balance Program..........................................................................................74
Image Adjustment................................................................................................76
Auto Colour Calibration ............................................................................................ 77
User Colour ..........................................................................................................79
Adjusting Colours Based on the Selected Colour ....................................................79
Mixing Colours Manually with the Number Keys......................................................81
Deleting User Colours ..............................................................................................81
Sampling the User Colours ......................................................................................81
Programs ..............................................................................................................82
Storing a Program ....................................................................................................82
Deleting a Program ..................................................................................................83
Recalling a Program.................................................................................................83
4. Troubleshooting
If Your Machine Does Not Operate as You Want ..............................................85
When a Message is Displayed.................................................................................85
If You Cannot Make Clear Copies.......................................................................87
If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want..........................................................88
When Memory is Full ...............................................................................................90
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5. User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features)
User Tools Menu (Copier/Document Server Features) ....................................91
Accessing the User Tools (Copier/Document Server Features) .....................97
Exiting From the User Tools.....................................................................................97
General Features 1/5................................................................................................98
General Features 2/5................................................................................................99
General Features 3/5................................................................................................99
General Features 4/5................................................................................................99
General Features 5/5..............................................................................................100
Reproduction Ratio 1/2...........................................................................................100
Reproduction Ratio 2/2...........................................................................................100
Edit 1/2....................................................................................................................101
Edit 2/2....................................................................................................................101
Stamp ....................................................................................................................103
Input/Output ..........................................................................................................105
Adjust Colour Image...............................................................................................106
6. Specifications
Combination Chart.............................................................................................107
Supplementary Informations ............................................................................108
INDEX....................................................................................................... 116
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