Ricoh FT2012+ User manual

FT2012+/2212+
Operating Instructions
A2708600

Copyright 1998, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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Notes: The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages.
Check the type of your machine before reading this manual.
(For details, see pages 2.)
Type1 FT2012+
Type2 FT2212+
Certain type may not be available in some countries. For details, please
contact your local dealer.
For good print quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.
Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that may result from the
use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
Note: Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine.
Power Source: 120 V, 60 Hz, 7 A
Please make sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details
about power source connection, see page v.

In accordance with ISO Standard 7001, this machine uses the following symbols for the main
switch: smeans POWER ON.
tmeans POWER OFF.
Note to users in Canada
Note:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada
Avertissement:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................i
SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................................................i
Safety During Operation .............................................................................i
Examples Of Indications .............................................................................i
ENERGY STAR PROGRAM ......................................................................iv
WHERE TO PUT YOUR COPIER .............................................................v
Copier Environment ....................................................................................v
Power Connection .......................................................................................vi
Access To Copier ........................................................................................vi
WHERE IS IT & WHAT IS IT
COPIER EXTERIOR ..................................................................................2
COPIER INTERIOR ...................................................................................3
OPERATION PANEL .................................................................................4
Type 1 .........................................................................................................4
Type 2 .........................................................................................................5
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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COPYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ...............................................................................16
One-to-One Copying ..................................................................................16
Adjusting Copy Image Density ...................................................................18
Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance ................................................19
Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm-up Period (Auto Start) .....21
REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING ..................................................22
Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Ratios (Preset R/E) .....................22
Reducing And Enlarging In 1% Steps (Zoom) ...........................................23
WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
IF YOUR COPIER DOES NOT OPERATE AS YOU WANT ....................26
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE COPIES AS YOU WANT .................................28
LOAD PAPER ............................................................................................29
Non-recommended Paper For The Paper Cassette ...................................29
Notes For Paper .........................................................................................29
Loading Paper .............................................................................................30
fIS LIT OR BLINKING: ADD TONER .....................................................31
CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT .............................................................34
How To Change The Imaging Unit..............................................................34
How To Change The Ozone Filter .............................................................38
CLEARING MISFEEDS .............................................................................39
When The Copy Counter’s "PE" Indicator Is Lit..........................................39
When YIs Lit:.............................................................................................40
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CHANGING THE COPIER’S SETTINGS
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE .................................................................44
USER TOOLS ............................................................................................47
How To Access User Tools ........................................................................47
How To Change Adjustment Value Or Modes ...........................................48
User Tools Menu .........................................................................................49
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SETTINGS ..............................................55
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER
DO’S AND DON’TS
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER .................................................................58
Exposure Glass ...........................................................................................58
Platen Cover ...............................................................................................58
Corona Wires (Transfer corona wire and charge corona wire) ..................59
Guide Plates ................................................................................................62
Mirror ............................................................................................................63
DO’S AND DON’TS ...................................................................................65
Copier...........................................................................................................65
USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPLIES .......................................................67
Copy Paper ..................................................................................................67
Paper Storage .............................................................................................68
Toner Storage .............................................................................................68
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................70
Main Copier..................................................................................................70
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INTRODUCTION
This copier is a desktop plain paper copier carefully manufactured to
exacting standards of high performance. It consistently yields high con-
trast copies with a superior finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-
nance of this copier. To get maximum versatility from this copier, all
operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this man-
ual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the copier.
Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains impor-
tant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your copier, the following safety precautions should be
always be followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
R
WARNING:
Ignoring this warning could cause serious
injury or even death.
R Caution: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or
damage to property.
Examples Of Indications
R
Symbols R means a situation that requires you take care.
v
Symbols v mean "Hot surface".
q
Do NOT carry out the operation represented by this symbol m .
This example means "Do not take apart".
r
Symbols ● means you MUST perform this operation. This
example means "You must remove the wall plug".
INTRODUCTION
i

R
WARNING:
m
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•Only connect the copier to the power source described
on the inside front cover of this manual.
•
••
•Avoid multi-wiring.
•
••
•Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the
power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard
or bend it more than necessary. These actions could
cause an electric shock or fire.
•
••
•Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your hands wet.
Otherwise, an electic shock might occur.
o
•
••
•Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely
accesible so that in event of an emergency it can be
unplugged easily.
q
•
••
•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 modifications to this
copier. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or
loss of sight.
r
•
••
•If the copier looks damaged or breaks down, smoke is com-
ing out, there is a strange smell or anything looks unusual,
immediately turn off the mair switch then unplug the power
cord from the wall. Do not continue using the copier in this
condition. Contact your service representative.
•
••
•If metal, liruid or foreign matter falls into 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.
m
•
••
•Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water
(e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the copier. If the
contents fall inside the copier a fire or electric shock
could occur.
s
•
••
•Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner
dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dis-
pose of the used toner containers according to local
regulations for plastics.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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R
CAUTION:
m
•
••
•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 topples over it could cause injury.
r
•
••
•When you move the copier, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
•
••
•When the copier will not be used for a long time, unplug
the power cord.
t
•
••
•When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug
to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric
shock.
o
•
••
•If you use this copier in a confined space, make sure
there is a continuous air turnover.
m
•
••
•Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil,
carboncontaining paper or other conductive paper. Other-
wise, a fire might occur.
n
•
••
•When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing
section because it could be very hot.
R
•
••
•This copier has been tested for safety using this sup-
plier’s parts and consumable. We recommend you only
use these specified supplies.
R
•
••
•Do not eat or swallow toner.
•
••
•Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of
reach of children.
R
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••
•Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be
disposed or via domestic refuse collection.
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