Ricoh FT5035 User manual

INTRODUCTION
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 manual.
Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the next section before using this copier. It contains important
information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your copier, the following safety precautions should 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
••Symbol R
means a situation that requires you take
care.
q
••Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the
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".
e-eu-1
INTRODUCTION
i

R
WARNINGS:
m
••Only connect the copier to the power source described
on the inside front cover of this manual. Avoid multi-wir-
ing 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.
••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 and electric shock or fire.
••Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or
an electric shock might occur.
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.
Also, if the machine has laser systems, direct (or indi-
rect) reflected eye contact with the laser beam may
cause serious eyes damage. 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
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 con-
tinue using the copier in this condition. Contact your
service representative.
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 open flame. Dispose
of the used toner containers according to local regula-
tions for plastics.
e-eu-1
SAFETY INFORMATION
ii

r
••If any metal, liquid 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.
Ru
••Do not insert your hands between sorter bins when
your copier is equipped with the 20-bin sorter sta-
pler. You may be injured.
R
Cautions:
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.
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.
••Do not reuse stapled paper. Do not use aluminum foil,
carbon-containing paper or other conductive paper. Oth-
erwise, a fire might occur.
o
••After you move the copier, fix it with the caster fixture.
Otherwise, the copier might move or come down to
cause a personal injury.
••If you use this copier in a confined space, make sure
there is a continuous air turnover.
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.
e-eu-1
SAFETY INFORMATION
iii

WHERE IS IT
& WHAT IS IT
e-eu-2
1

MODELS
Basic
Two 500-sheet trays
With 1000-sheet large capacity tray
Two 500-sheet trays
A 1000-sheet large capacity tray
With 1000-sheet large capacity tray and unit for two-
sided copying
A 500-sheet tray
A 1000-sheet large capacity tray
A unit for two-sided copying
e-eu-2
500-sheet tray
500-sheet tray
500-sheet tray
1000-sheet
large capacity
tray
unit for two-
sided copying
500-sheet tray
500-sheet tray
1000-sheet
large capacity
tray
MODELS
2

OPTIONS
This copier can be provided with the following options:
*Other options: Platen cover (in some areas), key counter
e-eu-2
Document feeder
1500-sheet tray unit (three
500-sheet trays)
20-bin sorter
20-bin sorter stapler
10-bin sorter stapler
1000-sheet tray unit (two
500-sheet trays)
20-bin multi-position
sorter stapler
OPTIONS
3

COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
e-eu-2
4
6
7
2
1
3
5
12
13 8
9
*10, *11
14
15
COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
4

1. Operation panel Operator controls and indicators are located here.
2. Left scale Use to align originals on the exposure glass.
3. Platen cover
(option in some areas) Lower this cover over originals for copying.
4. Exposure glass Position originals here face down for copying.
5. Bypass feed table Use to copy onto OHP sheets, adhesive labels,
translucent paper, post cards, and special size
paper.
6. 1000-sheet large
capacity tray This tray can hold 1,000 sheets of copy paper.
Two of three models have this tray. (☛See page
2.)
7. Key counter holder Insert the optional key counter here.
8. Front cover Open to access the inside of the copier.
9. 500-sheet tray This tray can hold 500 sheets of copy paper.
*10. 500-sheet tray This tray can hold 500 sheets of copy paper. The
model with a unit for two-sided copying does not
have this tray. Instead, it has the unit for two-
sided copying (*11).
*11. Unit for two-sided
copying This unit is used to make two-sided copies.
12. Main switch Switches the copier between on and stand-by
conditions. ("stand-by" means that the anticon-
densation heaters are on.)
13. Copy tray Completed copies are delivered here.
14. Toner Bottle Replace the toner bottle when the Add Toner
indicator is lit or blinking.
15. 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.
e-eu-2
COPIER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
5

PAPER TRAYS
Each 500-sheet tray’s name changes depending on what kind of copier and
optional paper tray unit you have. Find your copier among the illustrations
below and on the next page. Then, when you find paper tray’s name (ex.
1st tray) in this manual, confirm which paper tray is pointed in the case of
your copier.
e-eu-2
With optional 1000-
sheet tray unit
Basic
1st tray
2nd tray
3rd tray
4th tray
1st tray
2nd tray
With optional 1500-
sheet tray unit
3rd tray
4th tray
1st tray
2nd tray
5th tray
PAPER TRAYS
6

e-eu-2
With large capac-
ity tray
large capacity tray
(LCT)
1st tray
2nd tray
With large capac-
ity tray and op-
tional 1000-sheet
tray unit
LCT
3rd tray
4th tray
With large capac-
ity tray and op-
tional 1500-sheet
tray unit
LCT
3rd tray
4th tray
1st tray
2nd tray
5th tray
With large capac-
ity tray and unit for
two-sided copying
LCT
1st tray
unit for two-
sided copying
With large capac-
ity tray, unit for two-
sided copying,
and optional 1000-
sheet tray unit
LCT
3rd tray
1st tray
2nd tray
1st tray
2nd tray
unit for two-
sided copying
With large capac-
ity tray, unit for two-
sided copying,
and optional 1500-
sheet tray unit
LCT
3rd tray
4th tray
1st tray
2nd tray
unit for two-
sided copying
PAPER TRAYS
7