Ricoh Priport VT 6000 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ i
SAFETY INFORMATION ...............................................................................i
Safety During Operation....................................................................................i
Example Symbols ............................................................................................i
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS ..........................................................................1
Machine Exterior ..............................................................................................1
Machine Interior ...............................................................................................3
Options .............................................................................................................5
Operation Panel ...............................................................................................6
Indicators ..........................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 9
Optimum Environmental Conditions ................................................................9
Environments To Avoid.....................................................................................9
Access To The Machine ..................................................................................10
Power Connection ............................................................................................10
OPERATION ................................................................................................. 12
Printing Paper ..................................................................................................12
Originals ...........................................................................................................13
Preparation For Printing ...................................................................................14
Standard Printing .............................................................................................19
Restoring Paper Feed And Paper Delivery Tables .........................................21
Adjusting The Image Position ..........................................................................23
Adjusting The Image Density ...........................................................................25
Changing The Printing Speed ..........................................................................26
Stopping The Machine During A Print Run .....................................................27
Reduction/Enlargement Printing ......................................................................28
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Zoom ................................................................................................................32
Directional Magnification Printing ....................................................................33
Erasing Center And Edge Margins .................................................................37
Erasing Margins ...............................................................................................39
Printing On Thick Or Thin Paper .....................................................................41
Photo Mode Printing ........................................................................................43
Ink Saving (Economy Mode) ...........................................................................45
Printing From Several Originals At Once ........................................................46
Group Printing From The Same Original (Class Mode) ..................................48
Group Printing From Different Originals (Memory Mode) ...............................51
Multi Copy ........................................................................................................55
Skip Feed Printing (Skip Feed Mode) .............................................................60
User Programs ................................................................................................62
Printing Of Secret Documents (Security Mode) ..............................................69
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS ...............................................................................70
Printing Using The Optional 20 Originals Or
50 Originals Document Feeder .......................................................................70
Printing Using The Optional Sorter Stapler .....................................................78
Printing Using The Optional Large Capacity Tray (LCT) ................................95
Color Printing Using The Optional Color Drum ...............................................108
Changing The Drum Size ................................................................................114
CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS (SERVICE PROGRAM MODE) ................115
How To Access Service Programs .................................................................115
How To Change The Settings Of Service Programs ......................................116
Service Program Menu ....................................................................................133
User codes ......................................................................................................143
REPLENISHING SUPPLIES .............................................................................150
Loading Paper On The Paper Feed Table .....................................................150
Supplying Ink ...................................................................................................153
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Master Roll Replacement .................................................................................155
Placing A New Roll Of Tape In The Tape Dispenser (Option) .......................158
Adding Staples .................................................................................................160
DAILY MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 162
Exposure Glass ................................................................................................162
Platen Cover ....................................................................................................162
Separation Roller (Optional Document Feeder) ..............................................163
Sheet (Optional Document Feeder) .................................................................163
Paper Size Detection Sensors (Paper Feed Table) ........................................163
Paper End Sensor (Paper Feed Table) ...........................................................164
Paper Feed Roller (Paper Feed Table) ...........................................................164
Non-sort Tray (Optional Sorter Stapler) ...........................................................164
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 165
When The Misfeed Indicator (Y)Blinks............................................................172
When The Open Cover/Unit Indicator (k)Blinks ............................................193
When The Supply/Exchange Indicators Blink...................................................197
When Other Indicators Blink.............................................................................199
When The Prints Are Thrown Over The Paper Delivery Table........................203
When The Prints Are Not Delivered In A Neat Stack.......................................203
Poor Printing ....................................................................................................204
OPERATION NOTES ..................................................................................... 209
General Cautions ..............................................................................................209
Print Paper .......................................................................................................211
Originals ...........................................................................................................212
Misfed Paper ....................................................................................................212
Optional Sorter Stapler ....................................................................................213
Optional Large Capacity Tray ..........................................................................213
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COMBINATION CHART ...............................................................................214
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................215
Main Frame .....................................................................................................215
20 Originals Document Feeder .......................................................................218
50 Originals Document Feeder .......................................................................218
Large Capacity Tray (LCT) ..............................................................................219
20-Bin Sorter Stapler .......................................................................................220
Consumables ...................................................................................................222
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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-
nance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine, 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 machine. It contains impor-
tant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
When using your machine, 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
property.
Example Symbols
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••The
$
Symbol means a situation that requires you take
care.
B
••Do NOT carry out the operation represented by the
>
symbol. This example means "Do not take apart".
C
••The
●
Symbol means you MUST perform this operation.
This example means "You must remove the wall plug".
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WARNINGS:
>
••Only connect the machine to the power source de-
scribed on page 217 of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring
as it could cause an electric shock or a fire.
••Avoid using an extension cord.
••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 wet hands or
an electric shock might occur.
B
••Do not remove any covers or screws other than those
specified in this manual. Some parts of the machine 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 machine needs
to be checked, adjusted or repaired, contact your serv-
ice representative.
••Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this
machine. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion
or loss of sight.
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••If the machine 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 machine in this condition. Contact your
service representative.
••If any metal, liquid or foreign matter falls into the ma-
chine, turn off the main switch and unplug the main
power cord. Contact your service representative. Do not
keep using the machine with a fault or defect.
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••Do not put any metal objects or containers holding
water (e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the machine. If
the contents fall inside the machine, a fire or electric
shock could occur.
@
••Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely
accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be
unplugged easily.
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Cautions:
C
••When you move the machine, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
••When the machine will not be used for a long time,
unplug the power cord.
E
••When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip
the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing
fire or electric shock.
>
••Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire
or an electric shock might occur.
••Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted sur-
face. 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.
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••This machine has been tested for safety using this sup-
plier’s parts and consumable. We recommend you only
use these specified supplies.
••This equipment is only to be installed by a qualified
service personnel.
••Deliver to collection point for waste products. Do not be
disposed of via domestic refuse collection.
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••After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fix-
ture. Otherwise, the machine might move or come down
to cause a personal injury.
••If you use this machine in a confined space, make sure
there is a continuous air turnover.
••If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately in running water. In the case of any abnormal
symptoms, consult a doctor.
••Keep the ink or ink container out of reach of children.
••If ink is ingested, force vomiting by drinking a strong
saline solution and consult a doctor immediately.
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••Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges when
you reach inside the machine to remove misfed sheets
of paper or masters.
••When the master cut button is pressed, the master roll
will rotate. Do not touch the master roll. You may be
injured.
••Do not touch the belt at the end of the paper delivery
table. Do not insert your hands under the paper feed
table or the paper delivery table. You may be injured.
••Do not insert your hand between sorter bins during
printing or stapling using the optional sorter stapler.
You may be injured.
••Do not put your hands under the master eject unit
during printing or stapling using the optional sorter
stapler.
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GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
Machine Exterior
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
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1. Platen Cover Lower this cover over an original before printing.
2. Front Door Open for access to the inside of the machine.
3. Side Plate Fine
Adjusting Dial Use to shift the paper feed table sideways.
4. Paper Feed Table
Down key
or
Change Paper key
Press to lower the paper feed table.
When you have an optional large capacity tray,
this key is used to remove paper.
5. Paper Feed Side
Plates Use to prevent paper skew.
6. Paper Feed Table Set paper on this table for printing.
7. Separation Roller
Pressure Levers Use to adjust the separation roller pressure to
prevent double feed.
8. Feed Roller
Pressure Lever Use to adjust the contact pressure of the paper
feed roller according to paper thickness.
9. Original Table
Release Lever Use to open the original table unit when installing
the master.
10.Original Holder Convenient place for holding originals while oper-
ating the machine.
11.Operation Panel Operator controls and indicators are located
here. ☛See page 6.
12.Behind Cover Open to access the CS Mode key and so on. ☛
See page 6.
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Machine Interior
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1. Main Switch Use to turn the power on or off.
2. Master Eject
Container Cover Open when removing the master eject box.
3. Paper Delivery Side
Plates Use to align the prints on the paper delivery table.
4. Paper Delivery End
Plate Use to align the leading edge of prints larger
than A4, 81/2" x 11".
5. Small Size Paper
Delivery End Plate Use to align the leading edge of prints that are
A4, 81/2" x 11" or smaller.
6. Paper Delivery Table Completed prints are delivered here.
7. Small Size End Plate
Prop When the prints A4, 81/2" x 11" or smaller are not
delivered properly, set this prop.
8. Wing Guide Release
Lever Push it up when you print on A3, 11" x 17" or
larger paper.
9. Ink Holder Set the ink cartridge in this holder.
10.Drum Unit The master is wrapped around this unit.
11.Drum Unit Lock
Lever Lift to unlock and pull out the drum unit.
12.Drum Rotation
Button Press to rotate the drum unit.
13.Pressure Release
Lever Use to install the master roll.
14.Master Cut Button Press this button to cut the master leading edge
after installing a new master roll.
15.Master Eject Unit
Open Button Press to remove misfed paper or a misfed mas-
ter.
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Options
This machine can be provided with the following options:
*Other options: 20 Originals Document Feeder
Color Drums
A3 drum (red, blue, green, brown, yellow,
purple, navy, and maroon)
A4 drum (black, red, blue, green, brown, yellow,
purple, navy, and maroon)
Tape Dispenser
Key Counter
Cabinet
❐If you have sorter staplers and you want to have a document feeder, the 50
originals document feeder should be equipped with your machine.
❐Sorter staplers and a tape dispenser cannot be equipped together.
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
50 Originals Document
Feeder
Large Capacity
Tray
LCT Cabinet
20-Bin Sorter
Staplers
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Operation Panel
Keys
1. CS Mode key
☛See pages 69 and 118.
2. Screen key
Press to select the screen image.
☛See page 44.
3. Contrast key
Press to select the contrast. ☛See
page 44.
4. Image Density key
Press to make prints darker or lighter.
☛See page 25.
5. Economy Mode key
Press to save ink. ☛See page 45.
6. Speed keys
Press to adjust the printing speed.
☛See pages 25 and 26.
7. Memory/Class key
Press to select Memory or Class
mode. ☛See pages 48 and 51.
8. Skip Feed key
Press to select skip feed printing.
☛See page 60.
9. Zoom up/down keys
Press to alter the reproduction
ratio in 1% increments from 50% to
200%. ☛See page 32.
10.Margin Erase key
Press to print book originals that
have a solid image on the edges.
☛See page 39.
11.Sort key (for the optional
sorter stapler)
Press to select Sort, Staple Sort, or
Class Sort mode. ☛See page 81.
12.Reduce/Enlarge key
Press to reduce or enlarge the
image. ☛See page 28.
13.Directional Magnification key
Press to specify a different
reproduction ratio for each
direction. ☛See page 33.
14.Make Up key
Press to use the Make-up function.
☛See section 2.
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CS Mode
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3.
4.
Photo Mode
Screen Contrast
Normal
Fine
Coarse
Normal
Light Tone
Dark Tone
Over lay
Image Density
Lighter
Normal
Darker 1
Darker 2
Speed
Slow Fast
Economy Mode Memory/Class
Directional
Magnification
Margin Erase
Up
Down
Reduce
+1 0
Color
Create Margin
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Image P
Reduce /Enlarge
Sort
Staple Sort
Stack
Full Size
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Make-Up
Skip Feed
Enlarge
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Drum
Zoom
Full Size
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15.Full Size key
Press to make full size prints.
16.Image Position keys
Press to shift the image forwards or
backwards. ☛See page 23.
17.Multi Copy key
Press to combine originals onto 1
print. ☛See pages 55 and 74.
18.Image Mode key
Press to select Line, Photo, or
Line/Photo mode. ☛See page 43.
19.Reset key
Press to reset error indicators.
☛See page 172.
20.Clear key
Press to change the number set in the
counter.
21.Number keys
Press to enter the number of prints
and data.
22.Enter key
Press to input data into memory.
23.Auto Cycle key
Use to process the master and
make prints automatically.
☛See page 46.
24.Program key
Press to input or recall user
programs. ☛See page 62.
25.Stop key
Press to stop the machine
operation.
26.Proof key
Press to make proof prints.
27.Print Start key
Press to start printing.
28.Master Making key
Press to make a master.
29.Clear Modes key
Press to cancel all previously
entered settings.
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Reset
+1 0 -1 -2
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reate Margin
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Memory
Class
Line
Line/Photo
Photo
Reset
Stop Master Making
Print Start
Proof
Auto Cycle Program On Line Clear Modes
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Image Position
Multi Copy
Image Mode
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/Enlarge
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Clear Enter
Full Size
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rge
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Drum
Full Size
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Indicators
1. Special Feature indicator
This indicator is lit when you press
keys under the cover on the operation
panel.
2. Guidance Display
Displays the machine’s condition.
3. Monitors
The monitors light up or blink when a
non-standard condition occurs within
the machine. ☛See page 165.
4. Paper Size And Direction
indicators
Indicates print paper size and
direction.
5. Counter
Displays the number of prints
entered. While printing, it shows the
number of prints remaining.
6. Memory/Class indicator
Shows the number entered in
Memory mode or Class mode.
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Directional
Magnification
Up
Down
Reduce
Reset
+1 0 -1 -2
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Color
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Create Margin
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Class
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Photo
Reset Auto Cycl
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Image Position
Multi Copy
Image Mode
Reduce /Enlarge
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Sort
Staple Sort
Stack
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Clear
Full Size
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Enlarge
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The machine’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental
conditions can affect its performance.
$ WARNING: Make sure the wall outlet is near the machine and freely
accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be
unplugged easily.
$ WARNING: Do not put any metal objects or containers holding water
(e.g. vases, flowerpots, glasses) on the machine, a fire
or electric shock could occur.
$
Caution: Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an
electric shock might occur.
$
Caution: Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it
topples over it could cause injury.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
❐Temperature: 10 – 30°C, 50 – 86°F
❐Humidity: 20 – 90% RH
❐A strong and level base (a sturdy desk and cabinet etc.).
❐The machine must be level within 5 mm, 13/64" both front to rear and left to right.
❐Make sure to locate this machine in a large well ventilated room that has an air
turnover of more than 30 m3/hr/person.
Environments To Avoid
❐Direct sunlight or strong light (more than 1500 lux).
❐Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heated air from a
heater. (Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice versa may cause
condensation within the machine.)
❐Dusty areas.
❐Places where the machine might be subjected to frequent strong vibration.
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Access To The Machine
❐Place the machine near a power source, providing clearance as shown.
Main Frame
Main Frame With Optional Sorter Stapler
Power Connection
Main Frame
$ WARNING: Only connect the machine to the power source de-
scribed on page 217 of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring
as it could cause an electric shock or a fire.
$ WARNING: Avoid using an extension cord.
More than 20 cm, 8.0"
More than
60 cm, 23.7" More than 60 cm, 23.7"
More than
60 cm, 23.7"
More than 20 cm, 8.0"
More than
60 cm, 23.7"
More than
60 cm, 23.7"
More than
60 cm, 23.7"
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$
WARNING: 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.
$ WARNING: Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands or
an electric shock might occur.
$
Caution: When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to
avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock.
$
Caution: When the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the
power cord.
❐Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.
Optional Sorter Stapler
$ WARNING: Only connect the machine to the power source de-
scribed on page 221 of this manual. Avoid multi-wiring
as it could cause an electric shock or a fire.
❐The socket out-let must be near this equipment and easily accessible.
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