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%
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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
GCMO022e
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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)
GCMO026e
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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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Notice
Do not make copies of any item for which copying is prohibited by law.
Copying the following items is normally prohibited by local law:
Bank bills, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass-
ports, driver's licenses.
The color copy samples in this book may differ slightly from the actual copies
due to printing effects.
The color on each Color key may differ slightly from that of the actual copy.
This machine is equipped with a function that prevents making counterfeit bank
bills. Due to this function the original images similar to bank bills may not be
copied properly.
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How to Read this Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
R
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in
death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in-
structions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are in-
cluded in the Safety Information section in the General Settings Guide.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in mi-
nor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this
symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are included in the Safety
Information section in the General Settings Guide.
• WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfeed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation or actions to take after misoper-
ation.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
[]
Keys that appear on the machine's display panel.
{}
Keys built into the machine's control panel.
Notice
B4 JISKL, B5 JISKL, B6 JISLare referred to as B4KL, B5KL, B6Lin this
manual.
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Machine Types
This machine comes in two models which vary by copy speed. To make sure
which model you have, see the inside front cover of this manual.
Type 1 Type 2
Copy speed/Single Colour 24 copies/minute
(A4K, 81/2" ×11"K)
32 copies/minute
(A4K, 81/2" ×11"K)
Copy speed/Full Colour 8 copies/minute
(A4K, 81/2" ×11"K)
10 copies/minute
(A4K, 81/2" ×11"K)
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Functions that Require Options
The available functions depend on your machine configuration and which op-
tions you have. See the table below.
❍Required options
Functions
Document Feeder Mixed Size Mode Copying from the Bypass Tray 1-Sided →
→→ →2-Sided (Duplex)
2-Sided →
→→ →2-Sided (Duplex)
2-Sided →
→→ →1-Sided (Duplex)
1-Sided 4, 8, 16 pages →
→→ →2-Sided (Combine)
2-Sided 2, 4, 8 pages→
→→ →2-Sided (Combine)
Book→
→→ →2-Sided (Series)
Front/Back→
→→ →2-Sided (Series)
Shift Sort Shift Stack Staple
Options
Document Feeder (ADF) ❍ ❍❍❍❍❍
500-Sheet Finisher ❍❍❍
1000-Sheet Finisher ❍❍❍
Shift Sort Tray ❍❍
Duplex Unit ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍
Bypass Tray ❍
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Control Panel
Note
❒This illustration shows the Control Panel of the machine with options fully in-
stalled.
1. Screen Contrast knob
Adjusts the brightness of the display pan-
el.
2. {
{{
{User Tools/Counter}
}}
}key
•User Tools
Press to change the default settings
and conditions to meet your require-
ments.
•Counter
Press to check or print the Counter
value.
•Inquiry
Shows where to order expendable
supplies and where to call when a
malfunction occurs. You can also print
these details.
3. Indicators
These indicators show the status of the
machine or indicate errors.
4. {
{{
{Adjust/Program Color}
}}
}key
Use this key to adjust and register col-
ours. ⇒p.73 “Colour Adjustment/Pro-
gram”
Note
❒When image quality is adjusted, the
lamp in the {
{{
{Adjust/Program Color}
}}
}key
is lit.
5. Colour Circle
Refer to this when adjusting colours. ⇒
p.73 “Colour Adjustment”
6. Display panel
Shows operation status, error messages,
and function menus.
7. {
{{
{Check Modes}
}}
}key
Press to check the entered copy job set-
tings.
8. {
{{
{Program}
}}
}key
Press to select the program mode. ⇒p.82
“Programs”
9. {
{{
{Clear Modes}
}}
}key
Press to clear the previously entered copy
job settings.
10. {
{{
{Energy Saver}
}}
}key
Press to switch to and from the Energy
Saver mode. ⇒“General Settings Guide”
11. {
{{
{Interrupt}
}}
}key
Press to interrupt a long copy job to make
copies. ⇒p.18 “Interrupt Copy”
12. Main power indicator
This indicator goes on when the main
power switch is turned on and goes off
when the switch is turned off.
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
JKL
JKL
GHI
GHI
MNO
MNO
TUV
TUV
PQRS
PQRS
WXYZ
WXYZ
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Important
❒Do not turn the main power off
while the main power indicator is
flashing. The hard disk may mal-
function.
13. Operation switch
Press this switch to turn the power on
(the On indicator goes on). To turn the
power off, press this switch again (the On
indicator goes off).
14. {
{{
{Sample Copy}
}}
}key
Use this key to make a single sample
copy before starting a long copy run. By
checking the sample copy and making
any necessary changes to the image qual-
ity settings before you make multiple
copies, you can save time and paper. ⇒
p.41 “Sample Copy”
15. {
{{
{Start}
}}
}key
Press to start copying. Press to start scan-
ning and printing in Document Server
mode.
16. {
{{
{Clear/Stop}
}}
}key
•Clear
Press to delete a number entered.
•Stop
Press to stop a copy job in progress.
17. {
{{
{#}
}}
}key
Press to enter a value.
18. Number keys
Use to enter the desired number of copies
and data for selected modes.
19. Colour Selection Key
Use these key to switch colour functions:
⇒p.25 “Colour Functions”
{
{{
{Auto Color Selection}
}}
}
{
{{
{Full Color}
}}
}
{
{{
{B & W}
}}
}
{
{{
{Single Color}
}}
}
{
{{
{Two-color}
}}
}
20. Function keys/Function Status
indicator
These keys switch display to the operat-
ing screen of each functions. Follow the
instructions displayed by switching be-
tween screen with the function keys.
These show the status of the above func-
tions:
•Yellow: the function is selected
•Green: the function is active
•Red: the function has been interrupted
Common Key Operations
The following keys are common to all screens.
[Exit]Returns to the previous screen.
[Cancel]Deletes a selected function or entered values, and then returns
to the previous screen.
[OK]Acknowledges a selected function or entered values, and then
returns to the previous screen.
[▲Previous][▼Next]Moves to the previous or the next page when all the functions
cannot be displayed on one page.
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1. Placing Originals
Originals
Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals
❖
❖❖
❖Metric version
❖
❖❖
❖Inch version
Note
❒The number of originals that can be placed in the document feeder is about 50.
❒The weight range for originals in the Mixed Size mode is 52-81g/m2, 13.8-21.5
lb.
Non-recommended originals for the document feeder
Placing the following types of originals in the document feeder can cause paper
misfeeds or result in damage to the originals. Place these originals on the expo-
sure glass instead.
•Originals other than those specified in ⇒p.7 “Sizes and Weights of Recom-
mended Originals”
•Stapled or clipped originals
•Perforated or torn originals
•Curled, folded, or creased originals
Where Original Is
Placed Original Size Original Weight
Exposure glass Up to A3 --
Document feeder 1-sided originals:
A3L–A5KL
40 –128g/m2
2-sided originals:
A3L–A5KL
52 –105g/m2
Where Original Is
Placed Original Size Original Weight
Exposure glass Up to 11" ×17" --
Document feeder 1-sided originals:
11" ×17"L–51/2" ×81/2"KL
11 –34 lb.
2-sided originals:
11" ×17"L–51/2" ×81/2"KL
14 –28 lb.
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1
•Pasted originals
•Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art paper, alu-
minum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper
•Originals with perforated lines
•Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts
•Sticky originals such as translucent paper
•Thin originals that have low stiffness
•Thick originals such as postcards
•Bound originals such as books
•Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper
Note
❒The original might become dirty if it is written with a pencil or a similar
tool.
Sizes Detectable by the Auto Paper Select
❖
❖❖
❖Metric version
❍: Detectable size ×: Undetectable size
❖
❖❖
❖Inch version
❍: Detectable size ×: Undetectable size
Size A3L
LL
LB4L
LL
LA4K
KK
K
L
LL
L
B5K
KK
K
L
LL
L
A5K
KK
K
L
LL
L
11" ×
××
×
17"L
LL
L
81/2" ×
××
×
14"L
LL
L
81/2" ×
××
×
11"K
KK
K
L
LL
L
51/2" ×
××
×
81/2"
K
KK
KL
LL
L
81/2" ×
××
×
13"L
LL
L
Location of
the original
Exposure glass ❍❍❍❍ ×××××❍
Document
feeder
❍❍❍❍❍ ××××❍
Size A3L
LL
LB4L
LL
LA4K
KK
K
L
LL
L
B5K
KK
K
L
LL
L
A5K
KK
K
L
LL
L
11" ×
××
×
17"L
LL
L
81/2" ×
××
×
14"L
LL
L
81/2" ×
××
×
11"K
KK
K
L
LL
L
51/2" ×
××
×
81/2"
K
KK
KL
LL
L
10" ×
××
×
14"L
LL
L
Location of
the original
Exposure glass ×××××❍❍❍ ××
Document
feeder
×××××❍❍❍❍❍
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Originals
9
1
❖
❖❖
❖Exposure glass
❖
❖❖
❖Document feeder
Sizes difficult to detect
It is difficult for the machine to detect the sizes of the following originals, so se-
lect the paper size manually.
•Originals with indexes, tags, or other projecting parts
•Transparent originals such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper
•Dark originals with a lot of text and drawings
•Originals which partially contain a solid image
•Originals which have solid images at their edges
A3
A3A4
Horizontal size
Vertical size
Reference
position
Maximum Scanning area
A3 (297x420mm)
11"x17" (279x432mm)
CP01AEE
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10
1
Missing Image Area
Even if you correctly place originals in the document feeder or on the exposure
glass, margins of a few millimeters on all four sides of the original might not be
copied.
1. 0 - 4 mm, 0”- 0.16”
2. 0 - 4 mm, 0”- 0.16”
3. 0 - 4 mm, 0”- 0.16”
4. 2 - 6 mm, 0.08”- 0.24”
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