Riso ComColor FT Series User manual

067-36006
This guide describes total operation features
and specifications.
User's Guide

CAUTION
This device is compliant with the substance emission inspections of the German
environmental label "RAL-UZ205".
ComColor FT Series
Model: 67A01/67A03/67A04/67A05/67A06/67A07
This Product Contains RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) System
Model: 050-34901
Contains FCC ID: RPARFR6
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user is cautioned that unauthorized changes or modifications not approved could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Contains IC: 4819A-RFR6
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
This product may contain certain substances which are restricted when disposed. Therefore, be sure to consult
your contracted service dealer.
Be sure to read this guide prior to use.
After reading this guide, keep it in handy for future reference.
RE directive Class1 device

About This Guide
Preface
Thank you for using a ComColor FT Series product.
This ComColor FT Series product is a network-compatible inkjet printer that performs high-speed, color
printing.
This machine is equipped with a variety of functions designed to meet various customer needs, such as the
ability to print the data and monitor printer operations from a computer.
In addition, using the machine with the optional scanner provides additional functions such as copying
originals, saving and using the scanned data, and copying multiple originals scanned with different settings
as one job.
The following manuals are included with this machine.
About This Guide
This guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of RISO KAGAKU
CORPORATION.
The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to product improvements.
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION shall not be liable for any consequence of using this guide or the
machine.
Trademark Credits
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mac, macOS, OS X, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, PostScript, and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Linux is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and/or other
countries.
ColorSet is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and may
be registered in certain jurisdictions.
FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Mifare is a registered trademark of Royal Philips Electronics.
,
, ComColor, and FORCEJET are trademarks or registered trademarks of RISO KAGAKU
CORPORATION in the United States and other countries.
Other corporate names and/or trademarks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of each company,
respectively.
Quick Guide
This guide describes basic machine operations and how to replace consumables.
Keep this guide handy, such as near the machine, for easy reference.
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User's Guide (this guide)
This guide describes handling precautions and specifications, as well as the operations and settings of
each function.
Read this guide for a more detailed understanding of the machine.
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Administrator's Guide
This guide describes the machine settings and optional equipment (IC card reader, scanner, etc.) to be
configured by the administrator.
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Troubleshooting Guide
This guide describes the actions to take when a paper jam or other problem occurs.
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Symbols, Notations, and Screenshots Used in This
Guide
Indicates cautions that should be noted for safe use of this machine.
Indicates important items that should be noted or are prohibited.
Indicates useful or additional information.
The names of hard keys on the operation panel and buttons/items on the touch panel screen or computer
window are indicated with square brackets [ ].
Example: Press the [Stop] key. Example: Touch [Color Mode].
Example: Select the [Mixed Size
Original] check box.
In this guide, the names of the optional equipment are described using a generic term as shown below. The
specific name for each item of equipment is used when its unique features are explained.
Name Used in This Guide Optional Equipment
Stacking tray Wide stacking tray
Auto-control stacking tray
The operating procedures, screenshots, and illustrations in this guide are for the ComColor FT5430 with
the optional scanner connected. This guide also assumes that each function is set to the factory setting,
and that [Login Setting] is set to [ON].
The screenshots and illustrations in this guide may vary depending on the machine model and usage
environment, including the connected optional equipment.
Symbols Used in This Guide
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Names of Keys and Buttons
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Operation Panel
Touch Panel Screen Computer Window 
Names of Optional Equipment
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Optional stacking tray connected to the right side of the machine.*
Illustrations and Operating Procedures in This Guide
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The ComColor FT2430 uses black and red ink, and the ComColor black FT1430/FT1430R only uses black
ink. This guide includes information for a full-color printer. The operating procedures, screenshots, and
illustrations in this guide are for the ComColor FT5430 with the optional scanner connected.
Note that some functions and screen displays are different from those of the full-color printer.
The screen displays for some functions may vary or may not be displayed, due to the different number of
colors available for printing.
Remaining ink indicator on the
[System Info] screen
[Color Mode], [Page Border], [Image Quality], or [Gamma Correction] for
the copy function
[Color Mode] in the [Basic] tab [Original Type], [Image Quality], [Screening], or [Gamma Correction] in
the [Image] tab
For ComColor FT2430 and ComColor black FT1430/FT1430R
Users
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Screen Displays
Touch Panel
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Printer Driver
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[Consumables] screen
The ComColor FT2430 expresses full-color originals in two colors, black and red. Non-reddish colors are
automatically converted to black. A sample result of printing a full-color original with [Dual Color] or [Auto] is
shown below. Warm colors such as orange and yellow are printed with red ink, and cool colors such as blue
and green with black ink.
Original Printed result
RISO Console
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Color profile
^^
To ensure that the printed colors are consistent with those of the original, it is recommended that you create
the original in black and red before printing.
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Functions Made Possible by Installing Optional
Equipment
A variety of optional equipment is available to expand the functionality of this machine.
The list below shows the optional equipment that is required to expand each function.
For more information, see "Optional Equipment" (p.165).
Function to Expand Optional Equipment Required (Select one of these)
Staple Face Down Finisher
Multifunction Finisher
Punch Multifunction finisher with the punch unit installed
Bi-fold Multifunction finisher
Tri-fold, Z-fold Multifunction finisher with the folder unit installed
Creating the booklets with saddle stitch stapling Multifunction finisher
Offset output Face Down Finisher
Multifunction Finisher
Output tray selection
Multifunction Finisher
Auto-control stacking tray
Wide stacking tray
Automatic switching of output tray (output tray relay) Multifunction Finisher
Auto-control stacking tray
High capacity feeder Additional tray
Login with authentication card IC card authentication kit
IC card reader activation kit
Printing with PostScript 3 printer driver PostScript kit
Printing PDF files saved on USB flash drive PostScript kit
Printing from Mac OS PostScript kit
Printing from tablet or smartphone using RISO PRINT-
S application PostScript kit
PS Kit FG10 is not supported in some regions.
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Conserve paper when printing
Duplex / Simplex (p.62, p.104),
Combine (p.65, p.109)
You can print on both sides of the paper or print
multiple pages on a single sheet. You can also use
duplex printing in conjunction with the combine
function.
Sort (p.62, p.105), Separation, Slip Sheet (p.74,
p.114)
You can use the sort or slip sheet function to
quickly separate a large amount of meeting
documents or handouts. You can increase
efficiency even more with offset output, which is
available when using the optional multifunction
finisher or face down finisher.
Register and retrieve settings
Favorites (p.78, p.92, p.108, p.133, p.142)
You can add settings as favorites, and quickly
retrieve them when desired. This eliminates the
need to configure the same settings each time.
Quickly sort large amounts of documents
Sample Copy (p.78), Print and Pause (p.105)
You can print one sample and check the results and
settings.
Stamp (p.66, p.112), Overlay (p.70), Watermark
(p.111)
You can add the page number, date, text stamps, or
watermarks onto an original for printing. In addition,
you can copy the original overlaid with the image
saved on the storage.
Poster (p.110)
Enlarge one page of image data and divide it onto
multiple sheets of paper for printing.
You can create a large printout as a poster by
sticking the printed sheets of paper together.
Check the results before printing large amounts
Superimpose image and text on an original
Enlarge and print onto multiple sheets of paper
What You Can Do With This Machine
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Storage (p.128)
By saving documents in a folder, you can quickly
print them when needed. You can also share
folders.
Protect documents with a PIN code
PIN Code (p.90, p.119)
When you assign a PIN code to a job, only the
person who knows the PIN code can print it. You
can also assign a PIN code to documents read by
the scanner.
RISO Console (p.146)
Check the machine's status and settings from your
computer, and perform job operations without
having to actually go to the machine.
Save your frequently printed documents on the printer
Check the printer status from a computer
Scan Job Build (p.76)
Collectively copy multiple data scanned with
different settings as one job.
Document Name (p.88)
View and specify the document name when saving
the scanned data.
Mixed Size Original (p.63, p.90, p.105)
The machine automatically recognizes the size of
originals when copying and scanning, even when
you load originals of various sizes.
Collectively output multiple scanned data
Specify the document name of the scanned data
Process originals of various sizes together at the same time
ComColor FT Series User's Guide

Contents
About This Guide 1
Symbols, Notations, and Screenshots Used in This Guide 2
For ComColor FT2430 and ComColor black FT1430/FT1430R Users 3
Functions Made Possible by Installing Optional Equipment 5
What You Can Do With This Machine 6
Conserve paper when printing 6
Quickly sort large amounts of documents 6
Register and retrieve settings 6
Check the results before printing large amounts 6
Superimpose image and text on an original 6
Enlarge and print onto multiple sheets of paper 6
Save your frequently printed documents on the printer 7
Protect documents with a PIN code 7
Check the printer status from a computer 7
Collectively output multiple scanned data 7
Specify the document name of the scanned data 7
Process originals of various sizes together at the same time 7
Safety Precautions 14
Warning Symbols 14
Power Plug 14
Installation Location 14
Power Connection 15
Ground Connection 15
Handling 15
Ink Cartridge 16
Before Use 17
Model Configuration Table 17
Installation Location 17
Power Connection 18
Connecting to a Computer 19
Required Spacing 20
Handling 24
Originals 24
Printable Area 25
Printing Paper 25
Printouts 27
Materials Not to Be Printed 27
Ink Cartridge Storage and Handling Precautions 28
Disposing of Used Ink Cartridges and Cleaning Tanks 28
Part Names and Functions 29
Main Unit and Optional Scanner 29
Operation Panel 31
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