Ricoh FT2012 User manual

This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to
exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high
contrast copies with a superior finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and main-
tenance of this copier. 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 copier.
Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains
important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
When using your copier, the following safety precautions should
always be followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
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WARNING:Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or
even death.
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Caution: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to prop-
erty.
Examples Of Indications
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A situation that requiresyou take care.
B
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the symbol.
This example means "Do not take apart".
C
You MUST perform this operation. This example means
"You must remove the wall plug".
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION, SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING:
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Only connect the copier to the power source described on the
inside front cover of thismanual. Avoid multi-wiring asit could
cause an electric shock or a fire.
Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall outlet isnear
the copier and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency
it can be unplugged easily.
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Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power
cord. Do not place heavy objectson it, pull it hard or bend it
more than necessary. These actions could cause an electric
shock or fire.
B
Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified
in this manual. Some parts of the copier are at a high voltage
and could give you an electric shock. When the copier needs to
be checked, adjusted or repaired, contact your service
representative.
Do not take apart or attempt any modificationsto thiscopier.
There isa risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or lossof sight.
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If the copier looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is coming
out, there is a strange smell or anything looks unusual,
immediately turn off the main power switch then unplug the
power cord from the wall. Do not continue using the copier in
this condition. Contact your service representative.
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Do not put any containersholding metal objectsor water (e.g.
vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the copier. If the contents fall
inside the copier a fire or electric shock could occur.
D
Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust
might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of the
used toner containers according to local regulations.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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If any metal, liquid or foreign matter fallsinto the copier,turn
off the main switch and unplug the main power cord. Contact
your service representative. Do not keep using the copier with a
fault or defect.
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Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or an
electric shock might occur.
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Cautions:
C
When you move the copier, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
E
When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to
avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
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Keep the copier away from humidity and dust. A fire or an
electric shock might occur.
Do not place the copier on an unstable or tilted surface. If it
topplesover it could cause injury.
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When the copier will not be used for a long time, unplug the
power cord.
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If you use this copier in a confined space, make sure there is a
continuous air turnover.
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When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section
because it could be very hot.
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This copier has been tested for safety using this supplier’s parts
and consumable. We recommend you only use these specified
supplies.
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WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
The installation location should be carefully chosen because environ-
mental conditions greatly affect the performance of a copier.
Copier Environment
Optimum Environmental Conditions
❐Temperature: 10 - 30°C, 50 - 86°F
❐Humidity: 15 - 90%
❐Place upon a strong, stable, level
base with a flat, even surface. Do
not place on a surface that has
holes, ruts, cavities or is uneven
in any way.
❐The copier must be level within 3
mm, 0.11" both front to rear and
left to right.
❐To avoid a possible build-up of
ozone, make sure to locate this
copier in a large well ventilated
room that has air turnover of
more than 30 m3/hr/person.
Environments To Avoid
❐Locations exposed to direct sun-
light or strong light (more than
1,500 lux.)
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
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❐Locations directly exposed to cool
air from an air conditioner or
heated air from a heater. (Sudden
temperature changes might cause
condensation within the copier.)
❐Places where the copier might be
subjected to frequent strong vi-
bration.
❐Dusty areas.
❐Areas with corrosive gases.
❐Places higher than 2,000 m, 6,500
ft above sea level.
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
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Power Connection
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WARNING:Only connect the copier to the power source described
on the inside front cover of thismanual. Avoid multi-
wiring as it could cause an electric shock or a fire.
Avoid using an extension cord. Make sure the wall out-
let is near the copier and freely accessible so that in
event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily.
❐Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.
❐Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%.
❐Do not set anything on the power cord.
❐Always turn the copier off when you have finished copying for the day.
Access To Copier
Place the copier near the power source, providing clearance as shown.
More than 20 cm (7.9")
More than 20 cm
(7.9")
More than 40 cm
(15.8")
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER
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WHERE IS IT &
WHAT IS IT
COPIER EXTERIOR.............................................................................2
COPIER INTERIOR...............................................................................3
OPERATION PANEL.............................................................................4
Type 1 .........................................................................................4
Type 2 .........................................................................................5
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COPIER EXTERIOR
OPERATION
PANEL
There are two kinds
of panel depending
on your copier –
Type 1 and Type 2.
☛See pages 4 and
5 .
EXPOSURE GLASS
Position originals here
face down for copying. PLATEN COVER
Lower this cover
over originals for
copying.
TOP UNIT
Open to ac-
cess the inside
of the copier.
BYPASS FEED ENTRANCE
Use to copy onto OHP sheets,
adhesive labels, translucent
paper, and post cards.
BYPASS FEED GUIDES
Use to align copy paper
set in the bypass feed en-
trance.
MAIN SWITCH
Switches the copier
between on and off
condition.
COPY TRAY
Completed cop-
ies are delivered
here.
COPIER EXTERIOR
MANUAL POCKET
Insert the operator’s
manual here.
PAPER CASSETTE
This cassette can hold 250
sheets (81/2" x 11") or 100
sheets (81/2" x 14") of copy
paper.
COPIER EXTERIOR
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COPIER INTERIOR
IMAGING UNIT
Replace the imaging unit
when the "iu" indicator is
lit or blinking. ☛See
page 35.
TRANSFER CORONA
WIRE
Clean this wire when
white streaks appear on
copies, or when image
density becomes un-
even.
☛See page 57.
BLUE MATERIAL (OPC)
Do not touch this unit
when you access the in-
side of the copier. Do not
expose this unit to the
light for a long time.
FUSING UNIT
Fuses the copy image to
the paper. When ac-
cessing the inside of the
copier, use caution. This
unit may be very hot.
TONER BOTTLE
Replace the toner bottle
when the Add Toner
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indicator is lit or blink-
ing.
☛See page 31.
CHARGE CORONA WIRE
Clean thiswire when white
streaks appear on copies,
or when image density be-
comes uneven. ☛See
page 57.
COPIER INTERIOR
GUIDE
PLATES
If the reverse
side of copies
become dirty,
clean these
plates.
☛See
page 60.
COPIER INTERIOR
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OPERATION PANEL
Type 1
1. Manual Image Density
indicators ☛See page 18.
2. Load Paper indicator ☛See page 30.
3. Add Toner indicator ☛See page 31.
4. Auto Image Density
indicator Indicates that the copier automatically con-
trols the image density.
5. Check Paper Path
indicator ☛See page 40.
6. Up (+) and Down (-)
keys Use to set the desired number of copies.
7. Start key Press to start copying.
8. Clear/Stop key Press to cancel the copy number entered.
While copying, press to stop copying.
9. Copy Counter Indicates the number of copies.
10. Lighter and Darker
keys ☛See page 18.
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Clear/Stop
Start
Lighter Darker
Auto Image Density Quantity
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3
567
10 98
OPERATION PANEL
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OPERATION PANEL
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Type 2
1. Reproduction Ratio
indicators Indicates the selected preset reproduction
ratios.
2. Three Digit indicator Data display.
3. Load Paper indicator ☛See page 30.
4. Add Toner indicator ☛See page 31.
5. Auto Image Density
indicator Indicates that the copier automatically con-
trols the image density.
6. Check Paper Path
indicator ☛See page 40.
7. Manual Image Density
indicators ☛See page 18.
8. Up (+) and Down (-)
keys Use to set the desired number of copies.
9. Start key Press to start copying.
10. Clear/Stop key Press to cancel the copy number entered.
While copying, press to stop copying.
11. Copy Counter Indicates the number of copies.
12. Lighter and Darker
keys ☛See page 18.
13. Reduce/Enlarge key ☛See page 22.
14. Zoom Up key Enlarges in 1% steps. ☛See page 23.
15. Zoom Down key Reduces in 1% steps. ☛See page 23.
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8
12
Clear/Stop
Start
Lighter Darker
Auto Image Density Quantity
%
Reduce/Enlarge
Zoom Up
Zoom Down
Enlarge
Full Size 100%
5
12
8
12
11 129%
Reduce Create Margin
93%
85%
78%
10 14 8
12
11
10 14 8
12
14
12 3 4
5
67 8
15 14 13 12 11 10
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OPERATION PANEL
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OPERATION PANEL
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BASIC
STARTING THE COPIER.....................................................................8
When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position .................8
When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto-Off Mode ....9
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS.........................10
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS..................................11
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION ............................................12
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STARTING THE COPIER
When The Main Switch Is In The Stand-by Position
1Turn on the main switch.
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2Wait for the copier to warm
up. During the warm-up pe-
riod, the indicator on the Start
key stays red.
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3When the warm-up period is
completed, the indicator on the
Start key turns green. The
copier is ready to make copies.
❐At the end of the day, turn off the
main switch.
STARTING THE COPIER
STARTING THE COPIER
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When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By
Auto-Off Mode
To conserve energy, this cop-
ier automatically turns off 10
minutes after the last copying
job has been completed. To
use the copier, turn on the
main switch.
❐Auto-off is not in effect in the fol-
lowing conditions.
✒When the Start key is red.
✒While accessing the user tools.
❐As standard, the copier turns off
after 10 minutes. You can change
this – ☛see page 50.
STARTING THE COPIER
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SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE
GLASS
1.
Lift the platen cover.
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2.
Set the original face down on
the exposure glass. The origi-
nal should be centered to the
arrow mark on the scale.
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3.
Lower the platen cover.
❐When copying book originals it is
important that the platen cover
and exposure glass are parallel.
This prevents streaming light and
using unnecessary toner enabling
you to make clear copies. There-
fore, before lowering the cover lift
it from it’s hinges at the rear.
❐Book originals must be 20 mm,
0.78" thick or less.
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE
EXPOSURE GLASS
SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS
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ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY
DIRECTIONS
❐When you use the following kinds of paper, set them into the bypass feed
entrance.
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OHP sheets
When you copy onto OHP
sheets, set the originals and
OHP sheets as shown on the
right.
❐When using OHP sheets, set one
sheet at a time into the bypass
feed entrance and open the copy
tray. Remove copies delivered to
the copy tray one by one.
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Letterhead
When you copy onto letter-
head, set the originals and let-
terhead as shown on the right.
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Two-sided copies
When you make two-sided
copies, set the originals and
copy paper for copying the re-
verse side as shown on the
right.
❐Do not use paper that has been
copied onto by other machines.
Front
side
Front side
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY
DIRECTIONS
ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS
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CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
You can change the direction from which the platen cover opens from
horizontal position (default) to vertical position. This procedure in-
volves moving the hinges and re-fixing the cover.
11 Lever up the stoppers with the
tip of a ballpoint pen to release
the hinges.
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2Hold the platen cover as
shown and pull it towards you.
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3Remove the two hinges from
the platen cover.
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4Remove the two caps covering
the alternative hinge slots on
the top of the copier.
stopper
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
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5Fix these caps over the slots
you uncovered when removing
the cover in step 1.
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6Insert the hinges in their new
positions.
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7Fit the platen cover onto the
copier. The hinges should fit
into the new holes.
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8Push the hinges into the holes
with your finger.
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
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9Push the stoppers back down
with the tip of a ball-point pen
to fix them.
CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION
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