Ricoh Ml0 User manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
The Ricoh Ml0 is a desktop plain paper copier whioh is
carefully manufactured to exacting standards of high per-
formance. It consistently yields high contrast copies with
a superior matte finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the opera-
tion and care of the MlO.
To get the maximum versatility
from this copter, all operators should carefully read and
follow the rnstructions in this manual. Please keep this
manual in the holder provided on the machine.
MAJOR FEATURES
1. Copies everything from business cards to 84 (10” x
14”) sized documents
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Sample and relrable operation.
Easy-to-maintain cartrrdge desrgn
Compact, lrghtwerght design for easy transport
“Clam-shell” destgn allows easy mlsfeed clearance.

CONTENTS
1 INSTALLATION
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l-1 Unpacking procedure
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1-2 lnstallatlon procedure 3
1-3 Installation requirements 6
2 GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
2-l Overall machine layout
2-2 Operation panel
2-3 Operator controls
3 COPYING
3-l. Starttng the copter
3-2 Normal copying
3-3. Two-sided copying
3-4 Appltcattons
4 REPLENISHING SUPPLIES
4-1 Loading paper
4-2 Adding toner
5 REPLENISHING THE MASTER UNIT
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6-l Clearing mlsfeeds
6-2 Troubleshooting gurde
6-3 Service codes
7 MAINTENANCE
8 TRANSPORTING THE COPIER
9 DO’S AND DON’TS
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10. SPECIFICATIONS 33
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l. INSTALLATION
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1-I. UNPACKING PROCEDURE
I Accessdry Box I
1Cushion Blocks
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Slider
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Release Lever
5.
Take out the accessary box
and the machine
Check the accessarles (See
page 2 1
Remove the two cushion
blocks
Open the vinyl bag and take
out the machlne
Move the slider to the left untrl
the right edge of the slider IS
aligned with the heavy orange
line
Push down and slide the
release lever to the right to
open the top unit
Turn to the next page
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ACCESSORY CHECK
Make sure you have all the following accessories. Check the quantity of the accesso-
ries In the box according to the followincl list.
1 Paper Tray
1 PC
2. Copy Tray
1 PC
3 Paper Holder
1 PC
4. Master Unit 1 PC
Note: Keep it In the box until
installing It to the
copier.
5. Fusing Pad
1 PC
6. Power Supply Cord
1 PC
7.
Operating
1 PC
Instructions
8. Operating
1 PC
Instructions
Holder
9. Toner
1
cartridge
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l-2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
Insert the fusing pad in the
mounting slot of the fusing
unit.
2. Open the master unit cover.
3. Remove the three wedges
from the master unit.
Note: Do not touch the master
(purple material) and
avoid exposing it to
light.
4. Insert the master unit into the
copier until it stops.
5.
Peel the polyester cover off of
the master.
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1 6 Shut the master unit cover
7 Shake a cartridge of toner well,
and then Insert it Into the
cartrldge holder (Insert the
front end first)
8 Strip off the cartrldge seal,
then lower the top unit
Note At Installation, it IS re-
commended to load two
cartridges of toner
Caution
1) Hold the cartrldge while pe-
eling off the seal
2) To avoid possibly tippIng
over the development unit,
be careful not to pull the
seal to the right
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Install the operating Instruc-
tions holder on the back side of
the machine
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Set the paper tray In place on
the right stde of the machlne.
and load paper (See page
18.)
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Assemble the copy tray as
shown to the left
12
Set the copy tray In place on
the left side of the machine
13. Connect the power supply
cord
This completes machine Installa-
tion
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1-3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
. COPIER ENVIRONMENT
The rnstallation locatron should be carefully chosen because envrronmental condi-
tions greatly affect the performance of a copier
Optrmum envrronmental condrtrons:
l Temperature
l Humrdrty
lo-30°C
l Well-ventilated and wade room
(50-86” F)
Mm ventrlatton: Arr turnover 3
15-90%RH
trmes/Hour
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l On a strong and level base (a
sturdy desk, etc.)
l The coprer must be level within
5mm (13/64”) both front to rear
and left to right
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Environments to avoid:
l Locatlons exposed to direct sun-
light or strong light (more than
1.5001ux)
l Gas-filled areas
l Dusty areas
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0 Areas higher than 2.0OOm
(6.500ft) above sea level
l Areas where the copier may be
subjected to frequent strong
‘vibration
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Locatlons directly exposed to the cool air from an air condo-
tioner or to reflected heat from a space heater
(Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice ver-
sa may cause condensation wlthln the copier.1 Turn
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l POWER CONNECTION
l Connect the power cord to a
power source as shown below
a) 115V/60Hz More than 12A
b) 220V/50Hz
More than 6A
c) 240V/50Hz More than 6A
l Voltage must not fluctuate more
than 10%
l Do not set anythlng on the
power cord
l Ground the copier properly to
prevent accidents
Do not ground to a gas line
l Make sure the plug 15 firmly
Inserted tn the outlet
l Abold nlultlwlrlng
l If an extension cord must be used, It must have a capacity of more than 300V/30A
(300V/ZOA for 220/24OV machine) and be less than 5m (5 5 vds) long
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0 ACCESS TO COPIER
More than f 10 cm (3 9”)
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70 cm (27 6”)
l Place the copier near a power source provldlng clearance as shown
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2. GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
2-1. OVERALL MACHINE LAYOUT
Exposure Glass
Operation Panel Release
Lever
Exposure Control S
Image Density Control Lever
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Matn Switch
Master Unit Cover,
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Top Unit
Fu
Paper
#witch
Small-Paper Holder
End Holder
Reverse Lever
Fusing Umi
development Umt
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Paper Guides
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2-2. OPERATION PANEL
0Letter/Legal Version
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1. Check Paper Path Indicator
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2. Replace Master Unit
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Indicator
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3. Check Paper Tray Indicator
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4. Wait Indicator
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5 Ready Indicator
Copy Counter
Decrease Quantity Key
jncrease Quantity Key
Clear/Stop Key
Print Key
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2-3. OPERATOR CONTROLS
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0 Image Density Control Lever
Use this lever to make copies
darker or lighter
0 Check Paper Path Indicator
Lights If there IS a paper mlsfeed
within the copier
l Replace Master Unit Indicator
Lights when It IS time to change
the master unit.
l Check Paper Tray Indicator
Lights when there IS no paper
on the paper tray.
l Ready Indicator
Lights when the machine IS
ready to make coptes
l Wait Indicator
Lights when the copier IS
warming up Copies cannot be
made when this Indicator IS on
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l Copy Counter
Shows the number of copies
entered. While copying, this
counter shows the number of
copies made. (Count up type.)
l Decrease Quantity Key
Press to reduce the copy entry
number.
l Increase Quantity Key
Press to Increase the copy entry
number. (The maximum num-
ber of copies that can be
entered IS 20.)
l Clear/Stop Key
Press to cancel the copy num-
ber entered. While copying,
press to stop copy operatron.
l Print Key
Press to start copy operatron.
0 Exposure Control Switch
Normally leave this switch set
to the “N” position (operator
side). When copyrng low con-
trast origtnals, set It to the “L”
positron.
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3. COPYING
3-l. STARTING THE COPIER
Turn on the main switch.
The (I> (Wait) indicator will turn
on.
This means the copier is warming
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Copies can be made when 0
(Ready) turns on.
3-2. NORMAL COPYING
Raise the platen cover and
place the orlglnal face down
on the exposure glass.
Make sure the orlglnal IS flush
with the right scale and
aligned with the proper paper
stze marks.
Adjust the image density con-
trol lever to match the type
and quality of original.
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Enter the number of copies
required by pressing the
Increase Quantity Key.
(Use the Decrease Quantity
Key if you enter too many
copies.)
l Up to 20 copies can be
entered at one time.
l Press the m Key to cancel
the entry
Press the Print Key
The number of copies made
will be contrnuously shown by
the copy counter.
(To stop the machine during a
multrcopy run, press the q
Key.)
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3-3. TWO-SIDED COPYING
1 Copy the first side In the nor-
mal manner. Then, insert the
copy into the paper entrance
on top of the paper stack.
Important.
The copy must be Inserted
facedown
2 Set the second orIgInal.
press the Print Key and
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