Ricoh Aficio GS 106 User manual

Operating Instructions
Copy Reference
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Placing Originals
Copying
Appendix
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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your
safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy
place for quick reference.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be li-
able for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper-
ating the machine.
Notes:
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options 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 inch version.
For good copy quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine ink from the supplier.
The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts
other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products.

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Manuals for This Machine
Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine.
❖About This Machine
Be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before using the ma-
chine.
This manual provides an introduction to the functions of the machine. It also
explains the control panel, preparation procedures for using the machine,
how to enter text, and how to install the CD-ROMs provided.
❖General Settings Guide
Explains User Tools settings, and Address Book procedures such as register-
ing fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and user codes. Also refer to this manual
for explanations on how to connect the machine.
❖Troubleshooting
Provides a guide to solving common problems, and explains how to replace
paper, print cartridges, and other consumables.
❖Security Reference
This manual is for administrators of the machine. It explains security func-
tions that the administrators can use to protect data from being tampered, or
prevent the machine from unauthorized use. Also refer to this manual for the
procedures for registering administrators, as well as setting user and admin-
istrator authentication.
❖Copy Reference
Explains Copier functions and operations. Also refer to this manual for expla-
nations on how to place originals.
❖Facsimile Reference
Explains Facsimile functions and operations.
❖Printer Reference
Explains Printer functions and operations.
❖Scanner Reference
Explains Scanner functions and operations.
❖Network Guide
Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environ-
ment, and use the software provided.
This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and
settings that might not be available on this machine. Images, illustrations, and
information about operating systems that are supported might also differ
slightly from those of this machine.

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❖Other manuals
• PostScript3 Supplement
•UNIXSupplement
• Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite
• DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide
• DeskTopBinder Introduction Guide
•AutoDocumentLinkGuide
Note
❒Manuals provided are specific to machine types.
❒Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader must be installed in order to view the
manuals as PDF files.

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What You Can Do with This Machine
<Color Functions/Color Adjustments>
Color Copying
You can switch the color copy mode depending on the type of originals used and
the desired finish.
See p.34 “Selecting a Color Mode”.
❖Full Color Copy
Copies using four colors: yellow, magenta, cyan and black.
❖Black/White Copy
Copies in black and white even if the original is colored.
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Adjusting Color
See p.39 “Color Adjustment”.
❖Primary Colors
Colors can be created by combining the 3 primary colors: yellow, magenta
and cyan. Black can be made by combining yellow, magenta and cyan, how-
ever, as there might be some slight differences, “black” will be expressed us-
ing a black ink.
❖Adjust Color
Adjusts the specific colors (yellow, red, magenta, blue, cyan and green) by
mixing them with adjacent colors in the color circle.
See p.39 “Color Adjustment”.
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❖Color Balance
Adjusts the overall color tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish.
See p.35 “Color Balance”.
Adjusting Images
See p.40 “Image Adjustment”.
❖Sharp/Soft
Adjusts the outline of an image.
See p.41 “Adjusting the sharpness/softness”.
❖Contrast
Adjusts the shades of an image.
See p.41 “Adjusting the Contrast”.
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❖Background Density
Adjusts the background density of an image.
See p.42 “Adjusting the background density”.
❖Adjust U.C.R.
Adjusts the amount of black ink to express vividly the black areas in an im-
age.
See p.42 “Adjusting the U.C.R”.
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What You Can Do with This Machine
Available functions differ depending on the model and options.
Reference
See p.3 “Functions Requiring Optional Configurations”.
Types of Duplex Copies
❖1 Sided 2 Pages →2 Sided 1 Page
See p.53 “Duplex”.
❖2 Sided 1 Page →2 Sided 1 Page
See p.53 “Duplex”.
❖1 Sided 4 Pages →Combine 2 Sided 1 Page
See p.59 “Two-Sided Combine”.
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❖1 Sided 8 Pages →Combine 2 Sided 1 Page
See p.59 “Two-Sided Combine”.
1 Front
2 Back
❖2 Sided 2 Pages →Combine 2 Sided 1 Page
See p.59 “Two-Sided Combine”.
❖2 Sided 4 Pages →Combine 2 Sided 1 Page
See p.59 “Two-Sided Combine”.
1 Front
2 Back
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