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PREFACEThank you for purchasing the Canon imageRUNNER 550. This Manual describes the imageRUNNER 550, itsfunctions, and it methods of use. It also describes the various precautions to be observed in order to ensuresafe operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the imageRUNNER 550 in order tofamiliarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual,store it in a safe place for future reference.

CAUTION:In this manual, CAUTION MESSAGES with this symbol indicate that neglecting the suggestedprocedure or practice could result in personal injury.

NOTICE:Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions.However, as we are constantly improving our products, some of the data contained herein may notexactly reflect the current model of the particular product with which this manual has been included.If you have a need for an exact specification, please contact Canon for the current specification.

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the Operator’s Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which casethe user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in themanual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operationof the equipment.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon USA, Inc. has determined that this copiermodel meets the ENERGY STAR® Program for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program thatpromotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The programbacks the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energyconsumption. It is an open system in which businesses proprietors can participate voluntarily.Thetargeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, andcopiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

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Chapter 2 Basic CopyingThis chapter describes the most commonly used copy functions.

How This Manual isOrganized

Chapter 4 Setting and Adjusting Custom Common Settings to Suit Your Needs

This chapter describes the initial settings and how to change them to suit your needs.

Chapter 5 Loading Paper and Replacing the Toner Cartridge

This chapter describes how to load paper and add toner.

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingThis chapter describes what to do when there is a paper jam ora problem with copy quality.

Chapter 7 Handling OptionsThis chapter describes the use of accessories and what todo if there is a paper jam in an accessory unit.

Chapter 8 AppendixThis chapter describes how to use the Control Card, the Mail Box,entering characters and the main specifications of this machine.

Chapter 3 Useful Copy FunctionsThis chapter describes more advanced copy functions.

Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Copy FunctionsThis chapter describes items you should understand and be familiar withbefore using the machine, and gives an outline of how the copy functions work.

Some information in this manual is also relevant when usingthe printer functions of the imageRUNNER 550. Please usethis manual in combination with the imageRUNNER 550printer manual when using the printer functions.

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Safety Information

A. Laser SafetyThis product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to theRadiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the product does not producehazardous laser radiation.Since radiation emitted inside the product is completely confined within protective housings and externalcovers, the laser beam can not escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

B. CDRH RegulationsThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationimplemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser productsmanufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laserproducts marketed in the United States.

[CAUTION]Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the manual mayresult in hazardous radiation exposure.

CANON INC.3-30-2 SHIMOMARUKO, OHTA-KU, TOKYO, JAPANCANON U.S.A., INCONE CANON PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. 11042, U.S.A.CANON CANADA INC.6390 DIXIE ROAD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5T, 1P7, CANADAMANUFACTURED:THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS WITH DHHS RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARD, 21 CFRCHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J.

DANGER - Laser radiation when open.AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

DANGER - Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated.AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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What the imageRUNNER 550 Can Do

Using the Touch Panel Display

Press to select or cancel the FitImage mode. Setting this modeenables you to make copieswithout having any of the imagecut off. (See “Slightly ReducingImages to Prevent the OriginalPeriphery from Being Cut,” on p.2-12.)

Press to reduce or enlarge using a preset copy ratio,or return the copy ratio to direct copying (100%).(See “Changing the Copy Ratio,” on p. 2-7.)

FIT IMAGE

R DIR. E

Press to select the paper size (Auto PaperSelection, drawer or stack bypass). (See “Select-ing the Copy Paper Size,” on p. 2-2.)

PAPERSELECT

Press the [

] or [ ▼ ] key to manuallycontrol the copy exposure.Press the [A] key to select or cancelAuto Exposure Control. (See “AdjustingCopy Exposure,” on p. 2-17, “Auto-matic Adjustment of Exposure andImage Quality(A),” on p. 2-19.)

A

Press to select or cancel Collate, Staple -collate, or Group modes. (See “CollatingCopies,” on p. 2-36.)

FINISHER

Press to select or cancel the Two-sidedmode. (See “Two-Sided Copying,” on p. 2-30.)

Press to copy originalscontaining text. (See“Selecting ImageQuality,” on p. 2-18.)

Press to check the printing status or tocancel a printing. (See “Checking andChanging Printing Status,” on p. 1-16.)

Press to select the Special Featuresmode. (See chapter. 3, “UsefulCopy Functions”.)

Press to copy originalscontaining photos orphotographs printedon photographicprinting paper. (See“Copying PrintedPhotos/Photos Printedon PhotographicPaper,” on p. 2-19.)

Displays the current status of the copy job or other functions.

Basic Features Screen

TWO-SIDED

SPECIALFEATURES

Press to copy originalscontaining text andphotos. (See“Selecting ImageQuality,” on p. 2-18.)

Press to make settings forzooming to ratios other than thepreset ratios. (See “Specifyingthe Copy Ratio by %,” on p. 2-8.)

ZOOM

PRINTMONITOR

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What the imageRUNNER 550 Can Do

Press to set or cancel the Different Size Originalmode. This mode enables you to feed different-sizeoriginals together in one group in the feeder providingthat the leading edge of each page is the same length.(See “Feeding Different-size Originals Together in theFeeder,” on p. 3-15.)

Press to select or cancel theShift mode. This modeenables you to shift theposition of the original imageon the copy sheet. (See“Making Copies with OriginalImages Shifted,” on p. 3-7.)

SHIFT

Press to select or cancel theMargin mode. This modeenables you to createmargins along the sides ofcopies. (See “Making Copieswith Margins,” on p. 3-16.)

MARGIN

Press to select or cancel the Frame Erasemode. This mode enables you to eliminatedark border areas and lines that appeararound original images, or shadows frompunched holes. (See “Erasing Shadowsand Frame Lines from Copies,” on p. 3-18.)

Press to select or cancel the ImageCombination mode. This mode enables youto automatically reduce two, four or eightoriginals to fit on a single-sided or two-sided copy sheet. (See “Reducing Two,Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a SingleCopy Sheet,” on p. 3-22.)

Press to select or cancel the Image Separation mode.This mode enables you to divide an original into 2 or 4sections and enlarge each section onto a copy sheet ofspecified size. (See “Dividing an Original Into EqualSections and Enlarging Each Section on a SeparateCopy Sheet,” on p. 3-26.)

SHARPNESS

Press to select or cancel the Two-pageSeparation mode. This mode enables you tocopy two pages of an opened book ontoseparate copy sheets in one step. (See“Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Bookonto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step,”on p. 3-2.)

Press to add covers. Also to addinsertion sheets between specifiedpages and make copies. (See“Adding Front and Back Covers andInsertion Sheets to Copy Sets,” on p.3-11.)

Press to store or recall copy jobs. (See“Storing Often Used Copy Settings inMemory,” on p. 3-41.)

Press to recall a previously set copy job. (See “Recalling aPrevious Copy Job,” on p. 3-48.)

REC.

BOOKLET

Press when making copies of severaloriginals for a booklet. (See “MakingCopies for Use as a Booklet,” on p. 3-49.)

NEGA/POSI

Press to make copies with the entireblack/white image inverted. (See“Inverting Original Images,” on p. 3-30.)

Special Features Screen

When you press [SPECIAL FEATURES] in the Copy Basic Features screen, the Special Featuresscreen appears in the touch panel display. The Special Features screen displays special functionsavailable for copying. When a function is selected, a more detailed screen for the selected modeappears. To close the Special Features screen and return to the Basic Features screen, press the[DONE] key. Pressing the

Guide

key after selecting a function brings up a help screen with guidanceinformation.

Press to select or cancel the Transparency Interleavingmode. This mode enables you to insert a blank sheetbetween each transparency when copying transparen-cies. It is also possible to have the same image printedon the inserted sheet as on the transparency. (See“Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleavedbetween Transparencies,” on p. 3-4.)

Press to select or cancel the Sharpness mode. This modeenables you to make copies of original images with the contrastreproduced more sharply. (See “Making Sharp Contrast Copies,”on p. 3-31.)

TWO-PAGESEPARATION

MODEMEMORY

IMAGESEPARATION

IMAGECOMB.

FRAMEERASE

DIF. SIZEORIGINAL

TRANSP.INTERLVING

Press to make copies by adding images stored in memory to theoriginal image. (See “Composing Images,” on p. 3-33.)

COVER/SHTINSERTION

FORM COM-POSITION

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What the imageRUNNER 550 Can Do

Selecting a Mail Box Screen

NOTICE●You cannot use a Mail Box if the machine does not have the printer function.●Each Mail Box can store up to 100 documents.

When you press the MAIL BOX key, the “Mail Box Selection Screen” appears in the touch panel display. Whenprinting data from a computer using this machine, you can first input the data to a registered Mail Box,then print it as desired.The printing operation is performed from this machine, enabling you to avoid mixing the prints withcopies. Also, you can set a password in the Mail Box, enabling you to make prints while preventingother persons from observing the data in the Mail Box.

Print Monitor Screen

By using the Print Monitor screen, you can check the status of a printing document, cancel printing, orspecify the printing priority.

MAIL BOX

MEMO●For details on how to use the Mail Box, see chapter 8.

MEMO●For a description of this function, see chapter 1.

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What the imageRUNNER 550 Can Do

Additional Function Screen

MEMO●For details on how to set custom copy settings, see chapter 4.

CUSTOM COPY SETTINGS

CUSTOM COMMON SETTINGS

TIMER SETTINGS

ADJUSTMENT/CLEANING

Usage GuidePressing the

Guide

key after selecting a function brings up a guide screen withan explanation for that function. Use this guide function if you do notunderstand how to use the copy mode you are setting.

(In this example, the Transparency Interleaving mode has been selected)If you press the

Guide

key while setting [TRANS. INTERLVING], the touch paneldisplay changes to the Guide Function Screen shown on the left. To return tothe display for [TRANS. INTERLVING], press the [DONE] key.

Information GuideThis machine supports many functions.To find the right function for your particular copy needs or to find a simpledescription of a function, press the

Guide

key while the Basic Features screen orSpecial Features screen is displayed.

(In this example, copies are being made from photo originals.)Press the [VARIOUS TYPES OF ORIGINALS] key.You can display simple explanations of the TEXT/PHOTO or Book FrameErase modes using the [▼ ] or [

] keys.

To return the display to the Types of Originals screen, press the [DONE] key.

When you press the Additional Functions

key, the Additional Function Screen appears in the touch panel display. WithAdditional Functions, you can set the specifications common to all copy functions. By pressing the[CUSTOM COPY SETTINGS] key you can change the initial settings (defaults) of copy functions. Forexample, you can set Auto Collate to ON or OFF, or set the Photo mode to ON or OFF.

Guide Function Screen

Pressing the Guide

key brings up a guide screen with information about the various copying features thatare available with your copier.

IMAGE SERVER CUSTOMSETTINGS

Additional Functions

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ContentsHow This Manual is Organized ..................................................................................................... 1Safety Information.......................................................................................................................... 2What the imageRUNNER 550 Can Do........................................................................................... 3Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 7How to Use This Manual .............................................................................................................. 12Safety Considerations ................................................................................................................. 13Installation Precautions............................................................................................................... 21Handling Precautions .................................................................................................................. 23

Chapter 1 Before You Start Using Copy FunctionsParts and Their Functions .......................................................................................................... 1-2External View ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Internal View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Feeder .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-4

Control Panel Parts and Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 1-5

Main Power and Control Panel Power....................................................................................... 1-6Placing Originals ......................................................................................................................... 1-7Orientation of Originals ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

Placing an Original on the Platen Glass .............................................................................................................................. 1-8

Placing Originals in the Feeder ............................................................................................................................................ 1-9

Using the SADF tray .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

Flow of Copy Operations.......................................................................................................... 1-12Checking the Copy Mode Settings .......................................................................................... 1-14Changing or Canceling a Selected Copy Mode...................................................................... 1-15Checking and Changing Printing Status ................................................................................ 1-16Checking Detailed Information for Printing Documents ..................................................................................................... 1-16

Canceling Printing .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-17

Printing Priority ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-18

Checking the Printing History ............................................................................................................................................. 1-19

Chapter 2 Basic CopyingSelecting the Copy Paper Size (PAPER SELECT) .................................................................... 2-2Automatic Paper Selection ................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Manual Paper Selection ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Using the Stack Bypass ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Changing the Copy Ratio (Enlarging/Reducing Originals) ..................................................... 2-7Enlarging/Reducing Originals to a Standard Size ................................................................................................................ 2-7

Specifying the Copy Ratio by % ........................................................................................................................................... 2-8

Automatically Setting the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (AUTO ZOOM) ............................... 2-10

Slightly Reducing Images to Prevent the Original Periphery from Being Cut (FIT IMAGE MODE) ................................... 2-12

Calculating the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (ZOOM PROGRAM) ...................................... 2-13

Enlarging/Reducing Originals at Copy Ratios Set Independently for X and Y Axes (XY ZOOM) ...................................... 2-15

Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality (COPY EXPOSURE) ................................................ 2-17Adjusting Copy Exposure ................................................................................................................................................... 2-17

Changing the Exposure During Copying ............................................................................................................................ 2-17

Selecting Image Quality ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-18

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Automatic Adjustment of Exposure and Image Quality (A) ................................................................................................ 2-19

Copying Printed Photos / Photos Printed on Photographic Paper ..................................................................................... 2-19

Entering the Copy Quantity ...................................................................................................... 2-20Specifying the Required Number of Copies ....................................................................................................................... 2-20

Changing the Copy Quantity .............................................................................................................................................. 2-20

Using the Memory for Copying ................................................................................................ 2-21Making a Copy while the Machine is Warming Up (AUTO START) ................................................................................... 2-21

Reserving Copy Jobs While Copying ................................................................................................................................. 2-22

Memory Copy of Original on Platen Glass ......................................................................................................................... 2-24

If Memory Becomes Full During Copying .......................................................................................................................... 2-25

Interrupting the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies (INTERRUPT MODE) ............. 2-26Interrupting the Current Copy Job Using the Platen Glass ................................................................................................ 2-26

Interrupting the Current Copy Job Using the SADF Tray ................................................................................................... 2-28

Two-Sided Copying ................................................................................................................... 2-30Making Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals (1 → 2-SIDED) ................................................................................ 2-30

Making Two-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals (2 → 2-SIDED) ................................................................................. 2-32

Making One-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals (2 → 1-SIDED) ................................................................................ 2-33

Making Two-sided Copies from Facing Pages in a Book in One Step (BOOK → 2-SIDED) .............................................. 2-34

Collating Copies (FINISHER).................................................................................................... 2-36Checking a Sample Set Before Copying (SAMPLE SET) ...................................................... 2-39

Chapter 3 Useful Copy FunctionsMaking Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step

(TWO-PAGE SEPARATION) .................................................................................................. 3-2Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transparencies (TRANSP.

INTERLVING) ......................................................................................................................... 3-4Making Copies with Original Images Shifted (SHIFT).............................................................. 3-7Making Copies with Original Images Shifted to the Centre or Corner ................................................................................. 3-7

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted Using the Number Keys ................................................................................ 3-8

Adding Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets (COVER/SHEET INSERTION) ...... 3-11Feeding Different-size Originals Together in the Feeder (DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL) ................. 3-15Making Copies with Margins (MARGIN) .................................................................................. 3-16Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies (FRAME ERASE) ..................................... 3-18Reducing Two, Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet (IMAGE COMB.) ............... 3-22Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy

Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION) .............................................................................................. 3-26Inverting Original Images (NEGA/POSI) .................................................................................. 3-30Making Sharp Contrast Copies (SHARPNESS) ...................................................................... 3-31Composing Images(FORM COMPOSITION) ........................................................................... 3-33Storing the Image Form ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-33

Image Form Names ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-36

Erasing an Image Form ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-38

Image Composition Copying .............................................................................................................................................. 3-40

Storing Often Used Copy Setting in Memory (MODE MEMORY) .......................................... 3-41Storing Copy Settings for a Copy Job ................................................................................................................................ 3-41

Storing a Memory Key Name ............................................................................................................................................. 3-43

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Recalling a Copy Job ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-45

Erasing a Copy Job ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-46

Recalling a Previous Copy Job (REC.) .................................................................................... 3-48Making Copies for Use as a Booklet (BOOKLET) .................................................................. 3-49

Chapter 4 Setting and Adjusting Custom Common Settings to Suit Your NeedsCommon Functions .................................................................................................................... 4-2What Are “Additional Functions”? ........................................................................................................................................ 4-2

Sleep Function ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Auto Sleep ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Energy Saver Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Low-Power Mode Time ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-3

Auto Drawer Switching ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Auto Clear Function ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

Paper Supply Indicator Function .......................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Face Down Copy Output ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Additional Functions Settings Table ......................................................................................... 4-5Custom Settings for Copying and Printing .............................................................................. 4-6Settings for Automatic Exposure Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 4-6

Setting Entry Tone, Error Tone, Job Done Tone ................................................................................................................... 4-7

Setting a Drawer for Auto Drawer Switching/Auto Paper Selection ..................................................................................... 4-7

Setting the Printing Priority .................................................................................................................................................. 4-9

Changing the Energy Saver Mode Setting ......................................................................................................................... 4-10

Setting Inch Input ................................................................................................................................................................4-11

Identifying the type of paper in a cassette using the touch panel display .......................................................................... 4-12

Setting or Changing the System Settings Password ......................................................................................................... 4-13

Setting the Dept.ID for Managing the Number of Prints by Department ............................................................................ 4-14

Returning the Custom Common Settings to Their Defaults ............................................................................................... 4-20

Timer Settings ........................................................................................................................... 4-21Setting the Current Date and Time .................................................................................................................................... 4-21

Setting the Time to Initiate Auto Sleep after Finishing Operations ..................................................................................... 4-21

Setting the Time Taken for Display to Return to Basic Feature Screen after Finishing Operations ............................................... 4-22

Low-power Mode Time ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-23

Setting the Time Taken for the Unit to Quiet Down after Last Task .................................................................................... 4-23

Setting the Time That the Unit’s Power Turns OFF on Different Days of the Week ........................................................... 4-24

Adjustment ................................................................................................................................ 4-25Fine-adjusting Zoom When Differences in Original Image and Copy Image Occur ........................................................... 4-25

Adjusting the Double Staple Space ................................................................................................................................... 4-25

Custom Copy Settings.............................................................................................................. 4-26Setting Standard Keys ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-26

Auto Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-27

Setting Automatic Collate ON/OFF .................................................................................................................................... 4-27

Photo Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4-28

SADF Auto Feed ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-28

Changing the Fit Image Adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 4-29

Setting the Job Duration Display ........................................................................................................................................ 4-30

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Changing the Current Standard Settings ........................................................................................................................... 4-31

Restoring Settings to Initial Settings .................................................................................................................................. 4-33

Image Server Custom Settings ................................................................................................ 4-34Mail Box Setting/Storing ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-34

Deleting a Mail Box ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-36

Setting the Hard Disk Memory Assignment ....................................................................................................................... 4-37

Chapter 5 Loading Paper and Replacing the Toner CartridgeLoading Paper ............................................................................................................................. 5-2Loading Paper in the Drawers ............................................................................................................................................. 5-2

Loading Paper for the First Time .......................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size .................................................................................................... 5-7

Replacing the Toner Cartridge ................................................................................................... 5-8Consumables and Option......................................................................................................... 5-10Consumables ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-10

Option .................................................................................................................................................................................5-11

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingClearing Paper Jams................................................................................................................... 6-2Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam ............................................................................................................................. 6-2

Paper Jam in the Main Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 6-4

Paper Jam in the Duplexing Unit ......................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Paper Jam in the Right Cover .............................................................................................................................................. 6-9

Paper Jam in Paper Drawer 1 ............................................................................................................................................ 6-10

Paper Jam in Paper Drawer 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 6-12

Paper Jam in Paper Drawer 3 or 4 .................................................................................................................................... 6-12

Clearing a Paper Jam in the Stack Bypass ........................................................................................................................ 6-16

Paper Jam in the Feeder ................................................................................................................................................... 6-18

Routine Cleaning............................................................................................. 6-20Original is not Cleanly Scanned ......................................................................................................................................... 6-20

Original Scanned Using The Feeder Becomes Dirty (FEEDER CLEANING) .................................................................... 6-21

Output Sheets are Dirty (WIRE CLEANING) ..................................................................................................................... 6-22

Self-diagnostic (Error) Display ...................................................................... 6-23Self-diagnostic (Error) Displays ......................................................................................................................................... 6-23

Service Call Message...................................................................................... 6-25

Chapter 7 Handling OptionsSystem Configuration ................................................................................................................. 7-2Paper Deck-C1 ............................................................................................................................. 7-3Parts and Their Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

Paper Jam in the Paper Deck .............................................................................................................................................. 7-3

Loading Paper in the Paper Deck ........................................................................................................................................ 7-5

Main Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 7-6

Finisher-D1 .................................................................................................................................. 7-7

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Parts and Their Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 7-7

Collate Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7-8

Group Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

Staple-collate Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 7-8

Paper Jam Occurs while Non-collating .............................................................................................................................. 7-10

Paper Jam Occurs while Collating, Grouping or Staple-collating ...................................................................................... 7-12

Replacing the Staple Cartridge .......................................................................................................................................... 7-15

Removing Jammed Staples from the Stapler Unit ............................................................................................................. 7-17

Main Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 7-19

Consumables ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7-19

Chapter 8 AppendixOperation When User Restrictions Are Enabled ...................................................................... 8-2Inserting the Control Card .................................................................................................................................................... 8-2

Entering the Dept. ID and Password .................................................................................................................................... 8-3

Using the Mail Box (When the printer function is installed) ................................................... 8-5Printing Documents stored in the Mail Box .......................................................................................................................... 8-6

Printing Multiple Documents ................................................................................................................................................ 8-9

Checking the Document’s Detailed Information ..................................................................................................................8-11

Erasing a Document from the Mail Box ............................................................................................................................. 8-12

Erasing Multiple Documents .............................................................................................................................................. 8-14

Entering Characters on the Touch Panel Display .................................................................. 8-16Main Specifications................................................................................................................... 8-18Index ........................................................................................................................................... 8-21

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NOTICE● Combined use of the Two-sided, Transparency

Interleaving, Overlay, Image Combination andImage Separation modes cannot be set.

How to Use This Manual

The descriptions in this manual are presented using the following general format.

Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step

3–12

11

Place the [TWO-PAGE SEPARATION] key.2

Place the original on the machine and press [OK].1MEMO

● If you want to make copies in page order begin copyingfrom the last pages and work your way forward.

● Place the original face down so that the top of it is againstthe top edge of the platen glass.(See "Placing Originals" on p. 1-7.)

This feature enables you to copy facing pages in a book or magazine on separatesheets of copy paper in one step.

Orijinal Copy

Description of modes andoperations.

Main heading

Subheading

ReferencePage and chapter numbers containingrelated items are provided.

IllustrationsIllustrations help you identify keys andparts of the copier.

NOTICEIndicates operational warnings. Becertain to read these items so that youoperate the machine correctly.

Symbols Used in This ManualWARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not

performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property ifnot performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

REQUEST Indicates important items or prohibited actions that should always be followed when operating themachine. These should always be read to avoid damage to the machine or injury to persons.

●NOTICE Indicates operational warnings. Be certain to read these items so that you operate the machinecorrectly.

●MEMO Indicates notes for operation or additional explanations. Reading these is recommended.

The following symbols, key names and unit names are used in this manual.Key on control panel ............

Start

key Key on touch panel display .............. [OK] key

● Screens shots of the touch panel display used in this manual are those taken when the PrinterBoard and Finisher-D1 are attached to the imageRUNNER 550. Note that functions that cannotbe used depending on the model or options are not displayed in the touch panel display.

Operation InstructionsNumbered steps describe how to setand operate various functions.

Ch

apter h

eadin

gC

on

tent d

etailsThe above sample page does not actually exist in this manual.

Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Tw

o Separate Copy Sheets in One Step

Various U

seful Copy F

unctions

Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Bookonto Two Separate Copy Sheets in OneStep (TWO-PAGE SEPARATION)

MEMOIndicates notes for operation oradditional explanations. Reading theseis recommended.

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Safety Considerations

● Do not install the machine in unstable locationssuch as on unsteady platforms or on inclinedfloors, or in locations which are subject toexcessive vibrations, as this may cause themachine to fall or tip over, resulting in personalinjury.

● Do not install the machine in such a way thatthe ventilation ports are blocked by objects. Ifthe ventilation ports are blocked, heat will buildup inside the machine and may result in a fire.

● Do not place heavy objects on the machine, asthey may tip over or fall resulting in personalinjury.

Installation

WARNING ● Do not install the machine near alcohol, paintthinner or other inflammable substances. Ifinflammable substances come into contact withelectrical parts inside the machine, this mayresult in fire or electrical shock.

● Do not place the following items on the ma-chine.If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the machine, this may resultin a fire or electrical shock.• Necklaces and other metal objects• Cups, vases, flowerpots and other containers

filled with water or liquidsIf these items are dropped or spilled inside themachine, immediately turn OFF the main powerswitch and unplug the power plug from theoutlet. Then, contact your service representa-tive.

CAUTION

● Do not install the machine in the followinglocations.• A damp or dusty location• A location which is exposed to direct sunlight• A location subject to high temperatures• A location that is subject to open flames

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Safety Considerations

WARNING

● Do not remove the machine’s fixing stoppersafter the machine has been installed, as thismay cause the machine to fall or tip over,resulting in personal injury.

Power Supply

● Do not damage or modify the power cord. Also,do not place heavy objects on the power cord,or pull on or excessively bend it, as this couldcause electrical damage and result in a fire orelectrical shock.

● Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wethands, as this may result in electrical shock.

● Do not plug the machine into a multi-plug powerstrip, as this may cause fire or electrical shock.

● Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot,as this may result in a fire or electrical shock.

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● Insert the power cord completely into the outlet,as failure to do so may result in a fire orelectrical shock.

Safety Considerations

● Do not use power cords other than the providedpower cord, as this may result in a fire orelectrical shock.

● As a general rule, do not use extension cords.Using an extension cord may result in a fire orelectrical shock. If an extension cord must beused, however, untie the cord binding and insertthe power plug completely into the extensioncord outlet to ensure a firm connection betweenthe power and extension cords.

● Do not use power supplies with voltages otherthan 120 V AC, as this may result in a fire orelectrical shock.

● Always grasp the plug portion when unpluggingthe power plug. Pulling on the power cord mayexpose or snap the core wire, or otherwisedamage the power cord. If the cord is damaged,this could cause an electricity leak and result ina fire or electrical shock.

CAUTION

● Leave sufficient space around the power plugso that it can be unplugged easily. If objects areplaced around the power plug, you will beunable to unplug it in an emergency.

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WARNING

Handling

● Do not attempt to disassemble or modify themachine. There are high-temperature and high-voltage components inside the machine whichmay result in a fire or electrical shock.

● If the machine makes strange noises, or emitssmoke, heat or unusual smells, immediately turnOFF the main power switch and unplug thepower plug from the outlet. Then, contact yourservice representative. Continued use of themachine in this condition may result in a fire orelectrical shock.

● Do not use highly flammable sprays near themachine. If gas from these sprays comes intocontact with the electrical components insidethe machine, this may result in a fire or electricalshock.

● Do not drop paper clips, staples or other metalobjects inside the machine. Also, do not spillwater, liquids or inflammable substances(alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) inside themachine. If these items come into contact with ahigh-voltage area inside the machine, this mayresult in a fire or electrical shock. If these itemsare dropped or spilled inside the machine,immediately turn OFF the main power switchand unplug the power plug from the socket.Then, contact your service representative.

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● Close the feeder gently to avoid catching yourhand, as this may result in personal injury.

● Do not touch the Finisher while making copies,as this may result in personal injury.

● Turn OFF the power switch for safety when themachine will not be used for a long period oftime such as overnight. Also, unplug the powerplug for safety when the machine will not beused for an extended period of time such asduring consecutive holidays.

● Do not place your hand in the part of the traywhere stapling is performed while a Finisher isattached, as this may result in personal injury.

Safety Considerations

CAUTION

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● When cleaning the machine, first turn OFF themain power switch and unplug the power plug.Failure to observe these items may result in afire or electrical shock.

WARNING

Maintenance and Inspections

● Clean the machine using a firmly wrung-outcloth dampened with a mild cleansing detergent.Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner orother inflammable substances. If inflammablesubstances come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the machine, this may resultin a fire or electrical shock.

● Do not throw a used toner cartridge into openflames, as this may ignite the toner remaininginside the cartridge and result in burns or a fire.

Safety Considerations

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Safety Considerations

CAUTION ● Unplug the power plug from the outlet at leastonce a year, and clean the area around thebase of the plug’s metal pins to ensure all dustis removed. If dust accumulates in this area, itmay result in a fire.

● There are some areas inside the machine whichare subject to high voltages and high tempera-tures. Take adequate precautions whenperforming internal inspections to avoid burns orelectrical shock.

● When removing jammed paper or wheninspecting the inside of the machine, do notallow necklaces, bracelets or other metalobjects to touch the inside of the machine, asthis may result in burns or electrical shock.

● When removing copy paper which has becomejammed inside the machine, take care not toallow the toner on the jammed copy paper tocome into contact with your hands or clothing,as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If theybecome dirty, wash them immediately with coldwater. Washing with warm water will set thetoner and make it impossible to remove thetoner stains.

● When removing copy paper which has becomejammed inside the machine, remove thejammed copy paper gently to prevent the toneron the paper from scattering and entering youreyes or mouth. If toner enters your eyes ormouth, wash immediately with cold water andconsult a physician.

● When loading copy paper or removing jammedoriginals or copy paper, take care not to cut yourhands on the edges of the original or copypaper.

● When removing a used toner cartridge from thetoner supply port, remove the cartridge carefullyto prevent toner from scattering and enteringyour eyes or mouth. If toner enters your eyes ormouth, wash immediately with cold water andconsult a physician.

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Safety Considerations

● Do not throw a toner cartridge into open flames,as this may cause the toner to ignite and resultin burns or a fire.

WARNING

Consumables

● Do not store toner cartridges or copy paper inplaces exposed to open flames, as this maycause the toner or copy paper to ignite andresult in burns or a fire.

CAUTION ● Keep toner and other consumables out of the reach of small children. If these itemsare ingested, consult a physician immediately.

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■ Avoid locations which are subject to low temperaturesand low humidity, or high temperatures and high humidity.For example, avoid installing the machine near water faucets, hotwater heaters, humidifiers, air conditioners, heaters and stoves.

Avoid installing the machine in the following locations.

Installation Precautions

■ Avoid installing the machine in the direct sunlight.If unavoidable, shade the machine using curtains.

■ Avoid poorly ventilated locations.During use, the machine generates ozone. However, the amount ofozone generated is not enough to affect the human body.Nevertheless, if the machine is used for a prolonged period of timein a poorly ventilated room, or when making a large quantity ofcopies, be sure to ventilate the room to make the working environ-ment as comfortable as possible.

■ Avoid locations where a considerable amount of dustaccumulates.

■ Avoid locations where ammonia gas is emitted.■ Avoid locations near volatile flammables, such as

alcohol or paint thinner.■ Avoid locations which are subject to vibrations.

For example, avoid installing the machine on unstable floors orstands.

■ Avoid rapid changes in temperature.If the room in which the machine is installed is rapidly heated froma low temperature, condensation may form inside the machine.This can adversely affect copy quality or result in an inability toobtain copy images.

■ Avoid installing the machine near computers or otherprecision electronic equipment.Electrical interference and vibrations generated by the machineduring copying can adversely affect the operation of such equipment.

■ Avoid installing the machine near televisions, radios orother similar electronic equipment.The machine might interfere with sound and picture signal recep-tion, etc. Plug the machine into a dedicated power outlet andmaintain as much space as possible between the machine andother electronic equipment.

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■ Plug the machine into a 120V AC outlet.

■ Do not plug other electrical equipment into the outlet towhich the machine is connected.

■ Do not plug the machine into a multi-plug power strip.Doing so might cause a fire.

■ The power cable may become damaged if it is oftenstepped on or heavy objects are placed on it. Continueduse of a damaged power cable can lead to an accident.

Select a safe power supply.

Installation Precautions

Provide adequate installation space.

■ Provide enough space on each side of the machine forunrestricted operation.

Moving the machine

■ If you intend to move the machine, contact your servicerepresentative beforehand.

more than 7-1/8'' (180mm)

Finisher D-1 attachedmore than 7-1/8'' (180mm)

31-3

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■ Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine.

■ Some parts inside the machine are subject to highvoltages and temperatures. Take adequate precautionwhen inspecting the inside of the machine. Do not carryout any inspections not described in this manual.

Handling Precautions

■ Be careful not to drop any foreign objects such as paperclips or staples inside the machine. If a foreign objectcomes into contact with electrical parts inside themachine, it might cause a short circuit and result in afire or electrical shock.

■ If there is unusual noise or smoke, immediately turn themain power switch OFF, then call your service represen-tative. Using the machine in this state might cause a fireor electric shock. Also, avoid placing objects around theplug so that the machine can be unplugged whenevernecessary.

■ Do not turn the main power switch OFF or open thefront door during copying. This might result in paperjams.

■ To avoid danger of ignition, do not use flammableaerosol products near the machine.

■ If the machine will not be used for a prolonged period oftime, for example during the night, turn the main powerswitch OFF.

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Parts and Their Functions ............................................................... 1-2

Main Power and Control Panel Power ............................................ 1-6

Placing Originals .............................................................................. 1-7

Flow of Copy Operations ............................................................... 1-12

Checking the Copy Mode Settings ............................................... 1-14

Changing or Canceling a Selected Copy Mode ........................... 1-15

Checking and Changing Printing Status ..................................... 1-16

Chapter 1Before You Start UsingCopy Functions

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Parts and Their Functions

Extern

al View

Control panel(See "Control Panel Parts and Functions," on p.1-5)

Feeder

Original supply tray

Original output tray

Stack bypassFeeds transparencies and non-standard size copy stock.(See "Using the Stack Bypass," on p.2-4)

Right coverOpen to remove jammed copy paper.(See chapter 6, "Troubleshooting")

Main power switchPress to the "I" position to turn the power ON.(See "Main Power and Control Panel Power" on p. 1-6)

Drawer 1,2Each drawer holds up to

1500 sheets of copy paper (20lb-bond(80g/m2)).

Drawer 3,4Each drawer holds up to 550 sheetsof copy paper (20lb-bond(80g/m2)).You can adjust the drawers to hold the following standard paper sizes:

LGL, LTR, LTRR and STMTR.

External View

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Internal View

Intern

al View

Toner supply coverPlaten glass

Front coverOpen this cover whenclearing a paper jam.

Fixing Transport unit

Duplexing Transport unit

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Parts and Their Function

Feeder

Feed

er

Feeder cover

Slide guide

Original supply tray

SADF tray

Original output tray

CAUTION● If the paper delivery slot is blocked, copying may not be correctly performed. Therefore, do not place objects

in the original output tray.

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Control Panel Parts and Functions

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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ON/OFF

Display ContrastEnergy Saver

MEMORYCOPY A

MAIL BOX PRINT•I/F

Reset

Stop

Start

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

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4 5 6

7 8 9

0

Copying Error MEMORYCOPY B

Copying Error Data DataError Error

CID

MEMORY COPY A/MEMORY COPY B keyPress to use the copy function.

The Copy Basic Features Screen appears in the touch panel display.

While copying with one MEMORY COPY key, you can reserve another copy

job using the other MEMORY COPY key.

MAIL BOX keyPress to use the Mail Box function.

Control panel power switch(sub power supply)Press to turn the control panel ON or OFF. When set to OFF, the machine is in the Sleep mode.

CLEAR keyPress to clear incorrectlyentered values or characters.

Touch panel display

Display contrast control Use to adjust the brightnessof the touch panel display.

STOP keyPress to cancel copying operations (scanning, printing).

ENERGY SAVER key Press to place the copier in the Energy Saver mode.

START keyPress to start scanning of originals for copy operations.

ID key Press when setting the department ID management function.

Number keysPress to enter numerical values.

RESET keyPress to return the copy settings

to the Standard mode.

GUIDE keyPress to display explanations of modes or

functions in the touch panel display.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS keyPress to set additional functions.

INTERRUPT keyPress to interrupt a continuous copying job

when you need to make priority copies.

Main Power indicator Lights when the mainpower is turned ON.

PRINT I/F keyPress to use expanded functions other than the copy function.

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MEMO●The Copy mode on the Basic Features screen is set to

the standard mode.● If the message “Please insert a control card” appears,

insert a control card.● If the message “Enter Dept. ID and password” appears,

enter the department ID and password.Tu

rnin

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e Pow

er ON

The machine is provided with two power switches, a main power switch and a controlpanel power switch.

Turning the Power ON

Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted intothe power outlet, and press the power switches tothe ON position.The main power switch is located near the top of the right side of themachine. The main power lamp on the control panel lights when themain power switch is turned ON.

1

The Basic Features screen appears in thetouch-panel display.

3

Main Power and Control Panel Power

2 Press the control panel power switch.

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Place the original face down.

Place the original face down.

Placing Originals

Orien

tation

of O

rigin

als

Orientation of OriginalsYou can place originals vertically or horizontally. Always align the top edge of your original with the backedge of the platen glass.

NOTICE● If the original is not placed correctly, copies may not be made correctly depending on the copy mode you have set.

MEMO●LTR/STMT-size originals can be placed vertically or horizontally. However, the copy speed for vertically

placed originals is somewhat faster than that for horizontally placed originals. (Horizontally placed LTR/STMT-size originals are referred to as “LTRR/STMTR.”)

●11"x17"/LGL-size originals must be placed horizontally.

[Platen glass]

[Feeder]

Vertical placement Horizontal placement

Vertical placement Horizontal placement

There are three ways to place originals for copying. The method that you select willdepend on the size and type of the original that you are using, and the copy settings thatyou have programmed.

■Platen glassUse when copying books, originals on heavy paper, lightweight paper, and transparencies.

■FeederPlace a stack of originals in the feeder, and they are automatically fed to the platenglass for copying. Two-sided copies can also be automatically made from two-sidedoriginals.

■SADF trayTo make copies of heavyweight or lightweight originals, use the SADF tray placingyour originals one by one. When an original is inserted into the SADF tray, it isautomatically fed in and copied.

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Placin

g an

Orig

inal o

n th

e Platen

Glass

Placing an Original on the Platen GlassYou should use the platen glass when copying books, originals on heavy or thin paper, and transparen-cies, etc.

Lift up the feeder.1

Place your original.The surface that you want to copy must be placed face down.Align the corner of the original with the mark at the top left cornerof the platen glass.

2

NOTICE●When placing originals on the platen glass, the size

of the original is detected after the feeder has beenlowered. Be sure to lower the feeder beforecopying.

MEMO●Place books and other bound originals on the platen glass

in the same way.●When enlarging LTR/STMT-size originals to LGL/11"x17"-

size paper, place the original horizontally on the platenglass and align it with the LTRR or STMTR marks.

Gently lower the feeder.3

CAUTION●Close the feeder gently to avoid catching your

hand, as this may result in personal injury.●Do not press down hard on the feeder when using

the platen glass to copy thick books. This maydamage the platen glass.

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Placin

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e Feed

er

Placing Originals in the FeederPlace a stack of originals in the feeder, and they are automatically fed to the platen glass for copying.Two-sided copies can also be automatically made from two-sided originals.

You can place the following originals in the original supply tray:• Weight : 13 to 110-lb index (50 to 200 g/m2) (Up to 163 g/m2 for two-sided copies of 11"x17" size only.)• Size : STMT, LTR, LGL, 11"x17" (STMT size originals can not be placed horizontally)• Tray capacity : 11"x17"/LGL-size: 50 (20-lb bond or 80 g/m2),

LTR/LTRR/STMT-size: 100 (20-lb bond or 80 g/m2)

NOTICE●Do not place the following types of originals in the feeder:

• Originals with tears or large binding holes• Severely curled originals or originals with sharp folds• Clipped or stapled originals• Carbon-backed paper or other originals which might not feed smoothly• Transparencies and other highly transparent originals

●Check the condition of originals which have been fed through the feeder many times. Originals which havebeen fed through the feeder many times can become folded or wrinkled and might not feed smoothly.

Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the originals.1

Slide guides

Neatly stack your originals face up in the origi-nal supply tray.

2

NOTICE●After copying begins, do not add or remove originals.●Copies made using the Feeder may show black marks,

or marks that are not on the originals, caused by pencilpowder etc on the rollers. In such a case, circulate plainwhite originals (copy paper) through the Feeder toclean the dirt from the rollers.

MEMO●STMT-size originals must be placed vertically.●When enlarging STMT/LTR-size originals to LGL/

11"x17"-size paper, place your originals horizontally.●You can place different-size originals together in one

group in the feeder provided that the leading edge ofeach page is the same length and the originals are thesame thickness. (See "Feeding Different-size OriginalsTogether in the Feeder" on p. 3-15)

●Once copies are made from originals, originals areoutput to the original output tray in the same order andfacing down.

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Usin

g th

e SA

DF

tray

Using the SADF trayTo make copies of heavyweight or lightweight originals, use the SADF tray, placing your originals one byone. When an original is inserted into the SADF tray, it is automatically fed in and copied.

You can place the following originals in the SADF tray.• Weight : 10-lb bond to 110-lb index (38 to 200 g/m2)• Size : 11"✕17"/LGL/LTR/LTRR/STMT

Open the SADF tray.1

Set the required copy mode.2

Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of theoriginal.

3

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Usin

g th

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DF

tray

4

Close the SADF tray.5

MEMO●Once copies are made from originals, originals are returned

to the original output tray.●When you need to make another copy, set the copy mode

and place the original in the SADF tray.

Place one original sheet face down in the SADFtray, sliding it forward gently as far it will go.The original is automatically fed in and copying starts.

NOTICE●Be sure to place the originals one by one. If more than one

original is placed, a paper jam may occur.●When the original is curled, make the original flat and place it

in the SADF tray.● If the Basic Features screen is not shown on the touch panel

display, copying will not begin after placing the original in theSADF tray.

● If copying does not begin after placing the original in theSADF tray, press the

Start

key. In order to begin copyingautomatically after placing the original in the SADF tray, youmust change the setting in Additional Functions. (See “ADFAuto Feed” on p.4-28)

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s

Flow of Copy OperationsThis section describes the flow of basic copy operations.

MEMO●For details on the following items, see the indicated pages.

• Main Power and Control Panel Power (See p.1-6)• Loading Paper and Replacing the Toner Cartridge (See chapter 5)• Loading Paper (See p.5-2)• Routine Cleaning (See p.6-20)

Reset E

St

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

MEMORYCOPY A

Reset

Guide

1

Copying Error Copying Error DataMEMORYCOPY B

Press the MEMORYCOPY A or MEMORY

COPY B key.1MEMO

● If the message “Please insert a control card” appears, inserta Control Card.

● If the message “Enter Dept. ID and password” appears, enterthe department ID and password.

Place your originals.(See "Placing Originals" on p. 1-7.)

2

Enter the copy quantity.(See "Entering the Copy Quantity" on p. 2-20.)

3

Set the copy mode in the Basic Fea-tures screen.(See chapter 2, "Basic Copying".)

4

MEMO● In the Basic Features screen, you can

select the copy paper size, set exposureand image quality, and select the desiredcollating function.

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Stop

Start

3

6

9

C

Stop

Energy Saver

Start

3

6

9

C

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

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7 8 9

0 CID

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

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7 8 9

0 CID

Flow of Copy Operations

Set the copy mode in the Special Features screen.(See chapter 3, "Useful Copy Functions".)

5

Press the Start

key.6NOTICE

●You cannot change copy mode settings such as thecopy quantity, copy paper size and copy ratio duringcopying.

■ Stopping before copying is completed• To stop the machine before copying is completed, press the

Stop

key.

MEMO●After you have pressed the

Stop

key, severalcopies may be output from the machine.

■ To interrupt a copying job• To interrupt a copying job when you need to make priority

copies, press the Interrupt

key.(See "Interrupting the Current Copy Job to Make PriorityCopies" on p. 2-26.)

When the copy has been made, remove it from the tray.7MEMO

● If the optional Control Card is attached, remove the Control Card.● If you have set Department ID Management, press the ID key.

■ When you want to copy a different original whilecopying using Memory Copy A or Memory Copy B

• Press the MEMORYCOPY A or MEMORY

COPY B key while copying.(See "Reserving Copy Jobs While Copying" on p. 2-22.)

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Press the [SETTING CONFIRMATION] key on theBasic Features screen.The display shows the selected copy mode settings.

1

MEMO●When six or more copy modes have been set, use the

[▼] key to bring up the next screen. To return to theprevious screen, press the [▲] key.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

2

Checking the Copy Mode SettingsWhen the copy mode settings are selected on the Special Features screen, you can checkthe current settings.

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Press the [SETTING CONFIRMATION] key on theBasic Features screen.The display shows the selected copy mode settings.

1

MEMO●When six or more copy modes have been set, use the [▼]

key to bring up the next screen. To return to the previousscreen, press the [▲] key.

Press the key for the copy mode you want tochange or cancel.The copy mode settings screen appears.

2

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

3

Changing or Canceling a SelectedCopy Mode

From the Setting Confirmation screen, you can also change or cancel functions.

■ To change a mode (example: SHIFT)Perform the same steps as when setting the mode. When thesetting is as you want it, press the [OK] key.

The display returns to the Setting Confirmation screen.

■ To cancel a modePress the [C] key.

The display returns to the Setting Confirmation screen.

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Checking and Changing Printing StatusYou can check and change the printing status (Stand-by, Printing, etc.) using the PrintMonitor screen.

Press the [PRINT MONITOR] key.1

Select the document you wish to check thedetailed information for and press the[DETAILS] key.

2

After checking the detailed information,press the [DONE] key.Repeating this operation returns the display to the BasicFeatures screen.

3

Checking Detailed Information for Printing Documents

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Can

celing

Prin

ting

Press the [PRINT MONITOR] key.1

Select the document to be cancelled, and pressthe [CANCEL] key.

2

Press the [YES] key or [NO] key.3

Canceling Printing

MEMO●The cancelled document is displayed as NG on

the Print Log screen.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeating this operation returns the display to theBasic Features Screen.

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Prin

ting

Prio

rity

Press the [PRINT MONITOR] key.1

Select the document for printing priority andpress the [PRINT NEXT] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

3

Printing Priority

MEMO●Pressing the [PRINT NEXT] key ensures the docu-

ment you selected will be printed after the currentdocument has been printed.

NOTICE●You can only make priority prints when the Printer function is installed.

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istory

Press the [PRINT MONITOR] key.1

Press the [PRINT LOG] key.2

After checking the printing job history, pressthe [DONE] key.Repeating this operation returns the display to the BasicFeatures Screen.

3

Checking the Printing History

MEMO●When the document has been printed correctly,

OK is shown. NG is shown for documents forwhich printing has been canceled.

● In the PRINT LOG, the printing job history of upto 40 documents can be displayed.

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Selecting the Copy Paper Size (PAPER SELECT) ......................... 2-2

Changing the Copy Ratio (Enlarging/Reducing Originals) .......... 2-7

Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality (COPY EXPOSURE)..... 2-17

Entering the Copy Quantity ........................................................... 2-20

Using the Memory for Copying ..................................................... 2-21

Interrupting the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies (INTER-

RUPT MODE) .................................................................................. 2-26

Two-Sided Copying ........................................................................ 2-30

Collating Copies (FINISHER)......................................................... 2-36

Checking Sample Set Before Copying (SAMPLE SET) ............... 2-39

Chapter 2Basic Copying

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Automatic Paper Selection

Au

tom

atic Pap

er Selectio

n

Place your originals and press the [PAPER SELECT] key.1

MEMO●Auto Paper Selection is the Standard mode setting.

Select the [AUTO] key.2

The screen on the left appears.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3NOTICE

●You cannot use Auto Paper Selection whencopying the following types of originals. Copythese using Manual Paper Selection.• Non-standard size originals• Highly transparent originals such as transpar-

encies• Originals with an extremely dark background• Originals smaller than STMT in size

●Auto Paper Selection cannot be used togetherwith the following modes: AUTO ZOOM, IMAGECOMB., IMAGE SEPARATION, AUTO XYZOOM, ROTATE, and BOOKLET.

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aper S

election

Selecting the Copy Paper Size (PAPER SELECT)

Manual Paper Selection

Place your originals and press the [PAPER SELECT] key.1

MEMO●Auto Paper Selection is the Standard mode setting.

Select the desired paper size.2

The display returns to the Basic Features screen, and theselected paper size is displayed.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3MEMO

●The paper sizes are displayed in the order inwhich they are loaded in the paper drawers.

●The paper sizes which are loaded in the paperdrawers are shown in the display.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

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Selecting the Copy Paper Size (PAPER SELECT)

Using the Stack BypassTo make copies on transparencies or non-standard size copy stock, use the stack bypass. These copiescan not be made on paper fed from the paper drawers. They are made on copy stock placed in thestack bypass which is automatically fed into the machine.If you select the Stack Bypass mode with Paper Selection, you can make copies from the stack bypass.The following two types of paper can be copied using the stack bypass.

Place your originals and program the copy settings.1

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g th

e Stack B

ypass

■Standard SizeYou can select standard inch system copy paper, or A or B series copy paper.

■Free SizeYou can place standard-size or non-standard size copy paper.

NOTICE●Note the following points when using the stack bypass.

• Copy quantity: 1 to about 50 sheets (stack about 3/16" high)• Paper size: 4-1/8" x 5-1/8" to 11" x 17"• Paper weight: 17-lb bond to 110-lb index (64 g/m2 to 200 g/m2)• Curl down copy paper before use.• There are some types of copy stock which may meet the above specifications but cannot be fed in the

stack bypass.

MEMO●When copying the following originals, you cannot use Auto Paper Selection:

• Highly transparent originals such as transparencies• Originals with an extremely dark backgroundUse Manual Paper Selection with these types of paper.

●When the Transparency Interleaving mode is already set, you cannot make copies by Free Size using thestack bypass. When the Transparency Interleaving mode is selected when making copies by Free Size,enter the copy size during mode-setting operations.

●Two-sided mode cannot be set for transparencies and postcard size originals.

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e Stack B

ypass

Selecting the Copy Paper Size (PAPER SELECT)

Open the stack bypass.2

Adjust the slide guides to the size of the copypaper.

3

When feeding large-sizecopy paper, pull out theauxiliary tray.

Place the copy paper in the stack bypass.Align the required number of sheets of copy paper with theslide guides. The surface that you want to copy on must beplaced face up. Insert the copy paper into the machine untilit stops.

4

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Selecting the Copy Paper Size (PAPER SELECT)

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.5

NOTICE●Set the paper size to the same size as the original placed on the

stack bypass.●When making copies with transparencies, be sure to press the

[TRANSPAREN.] key.

After selecting a paper size, press the [OK] key.

■ If the screen on the left is displayed, adjust the width of theslide guides to match the paper size.

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MEMO●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.]

key.

Enlarging/Reducing Originals to a Standard Size

Changing the Copy Ratio (Enlarging/Reducing Originals)

Place your originals and press the [PAPER SELECT] key.1

Select the [AUTO] key.2

To enlarge, press the [E] key. To reduce,press the [R] key.

3

Select a preset copy ratio.4

The display returnsto the BasicFeatures screen,and the selectedcopy ratio isdisplayed.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.5MEMO

●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.] key.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns tothe Standard mode.)

En

largin

g/R

edu

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Orig

inals to

a Stan

dard

Size

MEMO●Auto Paper Selection is the Standard mode setting.

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Changing the Copy Ratio

Specifying the Copy Ratio by %You can reduce or enlarge images by any copy ratio, selectable in 1% increments.The copy ratios are 25% to 400%.

Place your originals and press the [ZOOM] key.1

Sp

ecifying

the C

op

y Ratio

by %MEMO

●Even if you entered the copy ratio with the Numberkeys ( 0 - 9 ), you can directly change (increase/decrease) the entered values with the [–] [+] keys in thetouch panel display.

● If you make a mistake when entering values, press theC key, and enter the correct value.

CITY

CITY CITYCITYCITY

CopyOriginal

You can enter the copy ratio with the [–] [+]keys or the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) in 1%increments.

2

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ecifying

the C

op

y Ratio

by %

Changing the Copy Ratio

Press the [DONE] key.3

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.4MEMO

●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.] key.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

The display returns to the Basic Features screen, and the selectedcopy ratio is displayed.

MEMO● If you specify a magnification of less than 25%, a message

telling you to reset it to 25% will appear. If you specify amagnification of more than 400%, a message telling you toreset it to 400% will appear.

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Changing the Copy Ratio

Automatically Setting the Copy Ratio Based on the Originaland Copy Paper Sizes (AUTO ZOOM)

In this mode, the machine automatically selects the appropriate copy ratio based on the size of theoriginals and the selected copy paper. The copy ratios are 25% to 400%.

Place your originals and press the [PAPER SELECT] key.1Autom

atically Setting the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (AUTO

ZOO

M)

NOTICE●Select a copy paper size other than “AUTO”.

Select the copy paper size.2

CopyOriginal

NOTICE●You cannot use the Auto Zoom mode with Auto Paper Selection.●You cannot copy highly transparent originals, such as transparencies, in the Auto Zoom mode. Use the

Reduction, Enlargement or Zoom modes.●To use the Auto Zoom mode, your originals must conform to a standard paper size.

MEMO● If an error occurs between the Auto Zoom copy ratio and the actual copy size, you can adjust this with the

Zoom Fine Adjustment function. (See "Fine-adjusting Zoom When Differences in Original Image and CopyImage Occur" on p. 4-25.)

●The copy paper placed in the stack bypass normally is not processed in the Auto Zoom mode. To processthis paper in the Auto Zoom mode, you must first specify the size of the copy paper to be placed in thestack bypass. (See "Using the Stack Bypass" on p. 2-4.)

●The paper sizes that can be used with Auto Zoom are as follows:For an original placed on the platen glass : 11"x17", LGL, LTR, STMTFor originals placed in the feeder : 11"x17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMT, STMTR

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MEMO●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.] key.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

● If the original was placed on the platen glass, the zoom ratio appears when the feeder islowered.

● If the original was placed in the feeder, the zoom ratio appears when the Start

key is pressed.●The copy ratio is set within the range of 25% to 400%.

Automatically Setting the Copy Ratio Based on the O

riginal and Copy Paper Sizes (AUTO ZO

OM

)

Changing the Copy Ratio

Press the [ZOOM] key.3

Press the [AUTO] key and then the [DONE] key.4

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.5

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Changing the Copy Ratio

Slightly Reducing Images to Prevent the O

riginal Periphery from Being Cut (FIT IM

AGE M

ODE)

Slightly Reducing Images to Prevent the Original Periphery from Being Cut(FIT IMAGE MODE)

When copying an original onto the same size of paper at a 100% copy ratio, the periphery of the originalmay be cut slightly on the copy.However, if you set the Fit Image mode, the copied image is automatically reduced slightly based on thecopy paper size and copy image size. As a result, the entire original image is reproduced on the copywithout its periphery being cut off.

Place your originals and press the [FIT IMAGE] key.1

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.2MEMO

●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.] key.●You can also cancel the setting by pressing the [FIT

IMAGE] key.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

NOTICE●When copying onto paper placed in the stack bypass using

the Fit Image mode, you must first specify the size of thecopy paper.

MEMO●The initial setting for the Fit Image reduction ratio is 93%.●You can change the percentage as desired. (See "Changing the Fit Image Adjustment," on p. 4-29.)

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Calculating the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes(ZOOM PROGRAM)

If you enter measurements for the original and desired copy images (or sheets), the machine willautomatically calculate and set the appropriate copy ratio. The following two Zoom Program modes areavailable.

MEMO●Sizes designated in millimeters are converted to the copy ratio (%) as follows:

copy ratio (%) = copy size (mm)/original size (mm) ×100Numbers past the decimal point are discarded.

● If the calculated copy ratio is smaller than 25%, it is set to 25%. If it is larger than 400%, it is set to 400%.

Calculating the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (ZO

OM

PROG

RAM)

Changing the Copy Ratio

■ Making copies with a different XY copy ratio (XY ZOOM)Designate a different copy ratio for the vertical and horizontal directions.

Copy sizeOriginal size

Original Copy

Original Copy

Original size (X) Copy size (X)

Copy size (Y)Original size (Y)

■ Making copies with the same XY copy ratio (ZOOM)Designate the same copy ratio for the vertical and horizontal directions.

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Changing the Copy Ratio

Calculating the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (ZO

OM

PROG

RAM)

Place your originals and press the [ZOOM] key.1

Press the [ZOOM PROGRAM] key.2

Press the [ZOOM] or [XY ZOOM] key.3

Press the [ORIGINAL SIZE] key and enter the original size, then press the[COPY SIZE] key and enter the copy size, using the Number keys on thetouch panel display.

4

MEMO● If you make a mistake when entering values, press the C key on the touch panel display,

and enter the values again.●When setting the distance in millimeters, you need to set the Inch Input function in the

Additional Functions beforehand. (See “Setting Inch Input” on p.4-11.)

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.5MEMO

●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.] key.●To cancel the settings, press the [ZOOM] , [ZOOM PROGRAM] and [C] keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

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Enlarging/Reducing Originals at Copy Ratios Set In-dependently for X and Y Axes (XY ZOOM)

If you set the XY Zoom mode, you can make enlarged or reduced copies at a different XY copy ratio.The following two XY Zoom modes are available.

MEMO● If the copy ratio is smaller than 25% in the Auto XY Zoom mode, it is set to 25%. If it is larger than 400%,

it is set to 400%.● If an error occurs between the Auto XY Zoom copy ratio and the actual copy size, you can adjust this with

the Zoom Fine Adjustment function. (See "Fine-adjusting Zoom When Differences in Original Image andCopy Image Occur" on p. 4-25)

■ Automatically specifying the copy ratio (AUTO XY ZOOM)The XY copy ratio is automatically set to suit the size of the selected copy paper.

■ Manually specifying the copy ratio (XY ZOOM)Manually specify the XY copy ratio in 1% increments.

Enlarging/Reducing O

riginals at Copy R

atios Set Independently for X and Y Axes (XY ZO

OM

)

Changing the Copy Ratio

LTR

LTRR

LTRR selected

Original Copy

X=120%

Y=80%

Original Copy

Enlarging and reducing atdifferent XY copy ratios

NOTICE● If you set the Auto XY Zoom mode, select the copy paper size by Manual Paper Selection. If you do not

select the copy paper size, the copy ratio is automatically set to the size of the copy paper set in thetopmost paper drawer during copying.

●You cannot copy highly transparent originals, such as transparencies, in the Auto XY Zoom mode. Usethe Reduction, Enlargement or Zoom modes.

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MEMO●To return the copy ratio to 100%, press the [DIR.] key.●To cancel the settings, press the [ZOOM],

[XY ZOOM], and C keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing

the Reset

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

Changing the Copy Ratio

Enlarging/Reducing O

riginals at Copy R

atios Set Independently for X and Y Axes (XY ZO

OM

)

Place your originals and press the [ZOOM] key.1

Press the [XY ZOOM] key.2

Press the [X] and [Y] keys and enter the valuesfor X and Y with the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) orthe [+] and [–] keys. Then press the [OK] key.

3

NOTICE● If you select [AUTO XY ZOOM], be sure to select

a copy size other than [AUTO]. If you select the[AUTO] key, the paper loaded in the upper draweris selected.

MEMO● If you make a mistake when entering values,

press the C key, and enter the correct value.● If you enter the copy ratio with the Number keys

( 0 - 9 ), you can directly change (increase/decrease) the entered values with the [–] [+] keyson the touch panel display.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.The display returns to the Basic Features screen, andthe selected copy ratio is displayed.

4

NOTICE●When the [AUTO XY ZOOM] is selected, X

AUTO and Y AUTO are displayed as thecopy ratios on the Basic Features screen.

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Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality(COPY EXPOSURE)

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Ch

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Place your originals and press the [ ▼ ] or [ ▼ ] key.1MEMO

●Move the indicator above the [ ▼ ] [A] [ ▼ ] keys to the left tomake the exposure lighter or to the right to make theexposure darker.

● If you press the [

] or [ ▼ ] keys while Automatic ExposureControl is active (i.e. the [A] key is highlighted), the [A] keyreturns to normal and Manual Exposure Control becomeactive.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.2

Adjusting Copy ExposureManually adjust the copy exposure to the most appropriate level for the original.

Place your originals and press theStart

key.Copying starts and the exposure adjustment screen is displayed.

1

Changing the Exposure During CopyingThe exposure can also be changed while a copy is being produced.

Press the [ ▼ ] or [ ▼ ] key.Copy exposure is changed.After copying is finished, the display returns to the Basic Featuresscreen.

2

MEMO●Move the indicator above the [

] or [ ▼ ] keys to the leftto make the exposure lighter or to the right to make theexposure darker.

●The copy exposure adjustment screen is also displayedwhen the Automatic Exposure Control is active (i.e. the[A] key is highlighted).

●Adjusting exposure after copying has started willproduce a different result to adjusting exposure beforecopying the original.

MEMO●You can cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (Themachine returns to the Standard mode.)

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Selectin

g Im

age Q

uality

The world'scoral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together. Aptlynicknamed "Tropical torests underthe sea". these spots ofbreathtaking beuty serve as hometo countless varieties of life. Andto us of the land, the warmtropical seas and all the romantic,dream-like, alluring world. Sadly,however, the continuingcontamination of the world'soceans in recent years has dealtblow afeter destructive blow to agreat many reefs.

PHOTOTEXT/PHOTOTEXT

The world'scoral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together.

This mode is best suited for makingcopies from text originals.

This mode is best suited for makingcopies from originals containingboth text and photos.

This mode is best suited formaking copies from photos printedon photographic paper, or photooriginals containing half-tones (i.e.printed photos).

Selecting Image QualityYou can adjust image quality to the level best suited to the quality of text or photo originals. Thefollowing three modes are available for adjusting image quality.

Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality (COPY EXPOSURE)

NOTICE● If you make copies of an original containing half-tones such as a printed photograph using the Photo

mode, moiré may occur. If this happens, you can soften this moiré effect by using the Sharpness mode.(See "Making Sharp Contrast Copies" on p. 3-31.)

●Combinations of these three modes cannot be set. If you select one of these modes, the previously setmode is canceled.

MEMO●When you have selected the Text, Text/Photo or Photo mode, the copy exposure can be adjusted only by

Manual Exposure Control. Automatic Exposure Control [A] cannot be selected.● If the original is a transparency, select the Text, Text/Photo or Photo mode to adjust the image quality to the

most appropriate level.

Place your original and press the [ ] (TEXT), [ ](TEXT/PHOTO) or [ ] (PHOTO) key.

1

Press the [

] or [ ▼ ] key to adjust the copy expo-sure.

2

MEMO●Move the indicator above the [

] or [ ▼ ] keys to the leftto make the exposure lighter or to the right to make theexposure darker.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3MEMO

●You can cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

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Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality (COPY EXPOSURE)

Automatic Adjustment of Exposure and Image Quality (A)

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atic Ad

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er

Place your originals and press the [A] key.The copy exposure is automatically adjusted to the level best suited tothe quality of the original.

1

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.2MEMO

●You can cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key. (Themachine returns to the Standard mode.)

MEMO● If the original is a transparency, you may not be able to use

Automatic Exposure Control. If so, adjust the copy exposureusing Manual Exposure Control.

Copying Printed Photos / Photos Printed on PhotographicPaper

When the [Photo Mode] key of Additional Functions is set to [ON], you can select printed image orphoto after pressing the [ ] (PHOTO) key.(See "Photo Mode" on p. 4-28.)

Select the [PRINTED IMAGE] key or [PHOTO] key.2

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3

Place your originals and press the [ ] (PHOTO) key.1

MEMO●You can cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

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equ

ired N

um

ber o

f Co

pies

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ing

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op

y Qu

antity

Entering the Copy Quantity

Specifying the Required Number of CopiesMEMO

●Up to 999 copies can be set. The maximum number of copies can also be changed. (For details, contactyour service representative.)

Copy quantity

Copy quantity

Reset E

St

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

Start

de

upt

unctions

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

Press the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) to enter thedesired copy quantity (1 to 999).

1

NOTICE●After copying begins, you cannot change the copy quantity.

MEMO●The maximum copy quantity varies according to the copy job

settings.●The copy quantity appears in the right side of the touch panel

display.

Changing the Copy Quantity

Press the C key to clear the entered number.Then press the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) to enter thecopy quantity again (1 to 999).

1

NOTICE●After copying begins, you cannot change the copy quantity.

MEMO●The copy quantity appears in the right side of the touch panel

display.

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ine is W

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UTO

STA

RT

)

Using the Memory for CopyingFor certain copy functions, the image is first scanned into memory and then used for copying.

Making a Copy while the Machine is Warming Up (AUTO START)While the machine is warming up, an original can be scanned. The message “Ready to scan” isdisplayed.

Place your originals and select the desired copy mode.1MEMO

●When wishing to copy several originals and a special copy mode is not required, use the feeder.● If no copy mode selection has been made, only one original can be scanned from the platen glass.

Press the Start

key.The message “Scanning ...” appears on the display.

2

When an original has been placed on the platen glass, a displaysuch as shown at left appears on the touch panel display,depending on the copy mode.

To scan the next original, press the Start

key again.When scanning is completed, press the [DONE] key.

After the machine has finished warming up, copying starts.3MEMO

● If warmup ends while scanning is still in progress, copying starts at that point.●During scanning, the image quality setting can be changed.●Adjusting exposure during scanning will produce a different result from adjusting exposure

after copying has started.

MEMO●To cancel copying, press the [CANCEL] key on the

touch panel display or press the Stop

key on thecontrol panel.

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Reserving Copy Jobs While CopyingThe machine has two copy functions ( MEMORY

COPY A , MEMORYCOPY B ). While copying in one copy function, you can reserve

the other copy job using the other copy function.A reserved copy job immediately starts after the current job copy is completed, this allows you to savethe time required for scanning the reserved copy job’s originals.

MEMO●You can set different copy modes in each copy job ( MEMORY

COPY A , MEMORYCOPY B ).

●You can only reserve one copy job while copying.

Press the other copy key ( MEMORYCOPY A or MEMORY

COPY B ) withwhich you will use to reserve the copy job.

2

Press the MEMORYCOPY A or MEMORY

COPY B key to start copying.1

MEMO●While copying with MEMORY

COPY A or MEMORYCOPY B , [Copying...] is displayed

on the message area on the lower part of the screen.

Using the Memory for Copying

Reservin

g C

op

y Job

s Wh

ile Co

pyin

g

MEMORYCOPY A

Reset

Guide

1

Copying Error Copying Error DataMEMORYCOPY B

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Reservin

g C

op

y Job

s Wh

ile Co

pyin

g

Press the Start

key and start scanning originals.4

Place your originals on the platen glass or in thefeeder and set the desired copy mode.

3

MEMO●While copying with MEMORY

COPY A or MEMORYCOPY B , [Scanning...] is

displayed on the message area on the lower part of thescreen.

MEMO●Use the feeder when you want to reserve a copy job

containing several sheets without any specified copy mode.●When no specific copy mode is set, only one original sheet at

a time can be scanned on the platen glass.

After the current copying job is completed,the reserved job copy starts.

5

MEMO●When a paper jam occurs while scanning

originals to reserve the copy job, scanning for thereserved copy job is finished first. Then a paperjam status screen is displayed.

●After the current copying job is completed, youcan reserve another copy job using the copy keyfor which copying has been completed.

Stop

Start

3

6

9

C

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f Orig

inal o

n P

laten G

lass

Memory Copy of Original on Platen GlassIf two-sided copying of an original on the platen glass is selected, the original is first scanned intomemory and then copied.

Using the Memory for Copying

MEMO●The machine’s memory can hold about 2,000 originals (LTR-size Canon Standard Chart) scanned in the

standard mode.

Place your original on the platen glass.1

Set the copy mode and press the Start

key.Original scanning starts. To copy several originals, place the nextoriginal and press the

Start

key again.

2

MEMO●During scanning, the image quality setting can be

changed.●Adjusting exposure during scanning produces a

different result from adjusting exposure after copyinghas started.

●To stop the process, press the [CANCEL] key on thetouch-panel or press the

Stop

key on the control panel.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen andcopying starts.

3

NOTICE●Originals of differing sizes cannot be scanned

continuously.

MEMO●During copying, the copy exposure can be

changed. (See “Changing the Exposure DuringCopying” on p. 2-17.)

●Adjusting the exposure after scanning the originaland before copying, will produce a different resultto adjusting the exposure during direct copying(no scanning).

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If Mem

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Co

pying

If Memory Becomes Full During CopyingIf the memory becomes full during scanning of originals, the following messages appear on the touch-panel display.

MEMO●The machine’s memory can hold about 2,000 originals (LTR-size Canon Standard Chart) scanned in the

standard mode.

If the message asking whether to print the originalpages scan into memory appears, select the [YES] or[NO] key as appropriate.

If the screen displayed on the left appears, press the[OK] key to return to the Basic Features screen. Allow the current copying or printing job to be completedand then restart the copy process.

● [YES] : Pages in memory are printed, and remaining originals are thenscanned.

● [NO] : Pages in memory are not printed.

When processing is completed, the display returns to the Basic Featuresscreen.

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ptin

g th

e Cu

rrent C

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y job

Usin

g th

e Platen

Glass

Interrupting the Current Copy Job toMake Priority Copies (INTERRUPT MODE)

The Interrupt mode enables you to stop the current copy job long enough to make other prioritycopies. This mode comes in useful when making a rush copy during a continuous copy job.

MEMO●Place your original on the platen glass or the SADF tray.●There are eight modes or settings which can be set in the Interrupt mode: • Selecting the Copy Paper Size (See p. 2-2) • Enlarging/Reducing Originals to a Standard Sizes (See p. 2-7) • Automatically Setting the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (See p. 2-10) • Slightly Reducing Images to Prevent the Original Periphery from Being Cut (See p. 2-12) • Calculating the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes (See p. 2-13) • Enlarging/Reducing Originals at Copy Ratios Set Independently for X and Y Axes (See p. 2-15) • Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality (See p. 2-17) • Entering the Copy Quantity (See p. 2-20)●Auto Clear is not carried out while the Interrupt mode is set.●Up to 999 copies can be made in the Interrupt mode.

Press the Interrupt

key.When the machine is ready for the Interrupt copy job, the

Interrupt

key stopsflashing and remains constantly lit.

1Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

MEMO● If a department ID was being used to run the current copy job, the

screen for entering the department ID and password appears.(See "Entering the Dept. ID and Password," on p. 8-3.)

●When managing copying using the control card, the controlcard must be inserted before using the Interrupt mode. (See"Inserting the Control Card," on p. 8-2.)

● If a paper jam message or out of paper message appears onthe display after pressing the

Interrupt

key, follow the instructions inthe message to take the appropriate action and then pressthe

Interrupt

key again.

Place the interrupt copy job on the platen glassand lower the feeder.

2

Select the desired copy mode.3

Interrupting the Current Copy job Using the Platen Glass

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Interru

ptin

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e Cu

rrent jo

b C

opy by U

sing

the P

laten G

lass

Stop

Start

3

6

9

C

Press the Start

key.4

When you finish copying, the touch paneldisplay appears as shown on the left.

5

Remove your original from the platen glassand then close the feeder.

6

Press the Start

key.The machine resumes the interrupted copy job.

7

NOTICE●Copies cannot be made in the regular mode unless the

Interrupt mode is canceled.●The Interrupt mode will not be canceled even by

pressing the Reset

key.

MEMO● If the Finisher is installed, the copy is delivered to tray A.

● Continue interrupt copy

● End interrupt copy

MEMO● If you want to copy another original, press the [YES]

key, place the new original, set the copy mode, andpress the

Start

key.

MEMO●You can also cancel this setting by pressing the

Interrupt

key.

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ptin

g th

e Cu

rrent C

op

y Job

Usin

g th

e SA

DF

tray

Press the Interrupt

key.When copying of the interrupt copy job becomes possible, the

Interrupt

keystops flashing and remains constantly lit.

1Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

MEMO● If a department ID was being used to run the current copy

job, the screen for entering the department ID andpassword appears. (See "Entering the Dept. ID andPassword" on p. 8-3.)

●When managing copying using the control card, the controlcard must be inserted before using the Interrupt mode. (See"Inserting the Control Card" on p. 8-2.)

● If a paper jam message or out of paper message appears onthe display after pressing the

Interrupt

key, follow the instructions inthe message to take the appropriate action and then pressthe

Interrupt

key again.

Open the SADF tray.2

Select the desired copy mode.3

Interrupting the Current Copy Job Using the SADF tray

Interrupting the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies

Adjust the slide guides to fit the size ofyour original.

4

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Interru

ptin

g th

e Cu

rrent C

op

y Job

Usin

g th

e SA

DF

tray

Place one original sheet face down in the SADFtray.The original is automatically fed in and copying starts.

5

When you finish copying, the touch paneldisplay appears as shown on the left.

6

Close the SADF tray.7

NOTICE●Copies cannot be made in the regular mode unless the

Interrupt mode is canceled.●The Interrupt mode will not be canceled even by

pressing the Reset

key.

● Continues interrupt copy.

● Ends interrupt copy.

MEMO● If you want to copy another original, press the [YES]

key, load the new original, set the copy mode, andpress the

Start

key.

NOTICE●Be sure to place the originals one by one. If more than one

original is placed, a paper jam may occur.●When the original is curled, make the original flat and place it

in the SADF tray.● If the Basic Features screen is not shown on the touch panel

display, copying will not begin after placing the original in theSADF tray.

●When copying does not begin after placing the original onthe SADF tray, press the

Start

key. In order to begin copyingautomatically after placing the original in the SADF tray, youmust change the setting in Additional Functions. (See "SADFAuto Feed" on p. 4-28.)

MEMO●Once copies are made from originals, originals are returned

to the originals output tray.●When you need to make another copy , set the copy mode

and place the original in the SADF tray.● If the Finisher is installed, the copy is delivered to tray A.

MEMO●You can also cancel this setting by pressing the

Interrupt

key.

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Making Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals (1 → 2-SIDED)This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from one-sided originals.M

aking

Two

-sided

Co

pies fro

m O

ne-sid

ed O

rigin

als (1 → 2-S

IDE

D)

Two-Sided Copying

CopyOriginals

NOTICE●Non-standard paper sizes cannot be used to make two-sided copies.●Two-sided modes cannot be used with the Two-page Separation, Image Combination, Image Separation,

Transparency Interleaving and Booklet modes.

MEMO●The Two-sided mode that you have set is displayed above the [TWO-SIDED] key in the Basic Features

screen.●Copy paper used to make two-sided copies must conform to the following specifications.

• Paper size : 11" x 17" to STMT (STMTR-size and paper less than 182 mm (7-3/16") wide cannot be used.)• Paper weight : 17 to 20-lb bond (64 g/m2 to 200 g/m2)

MEMO● If there are an odd number of originals, the back of the last page is left blank. (The machine's counter

does not count the blank page as a copy.)

Place your originals and press the [TWO-SIDED] key.1

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Two-Sided Copying

Makin

g Tw

o-sid

ed C

op

ies from

On

e-sided

Orig

inals (1 →

2-SID

ED

)

Select the [1 ▼ 2-SIDED] key and then press the[OK] key.

2

Select the appropriate orientation and pressthe [OK] key.

3

The display returns to the Basic

Features screen, and "1 ▼ 2" isdisplayed above the [TWO-SIDED]key.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.4MEMO

●When the original is placed on the platen glass, followthe instructions that appear on the screen and pressthe

Start

key once for each original. (See ‘Memory Copyof Original on Platen Glass,” on p.2-24.)

●To cancel the settings, press the [TWO-SIDED]and [C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

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Making Two-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals (2 → 2-SIDED)This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the feeder to make two-sided copies.

Makin

g Tw

o-sid

ed C

op

ies from

Two

-sided

Orig

inals (2 →

2-SID

ED

)

Two-Sided Copying

CopyOriginal

Place your originals in the feeder and press the[TWO-SIDED] key.

1

Select the [2 ▼ 2-SIDED] key and then press the[OK] key.

2

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3

The display returns to the Basic

Features screen, and "2 ▼ 2" isdisplayed above the [TWO-SIDED]key.

MEMO●To cancel the settings, press the [TWO-SIDED] and [C] keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

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Making One-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals (2 → 1-SIDED)This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the feeder to make one-sided copies.

Place your originals in the feeder and press the[TWO-SIDED] key.

1

Select the [2 ▼ 1-SIDED] key and then press the[OK] key.

2

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3

The display returns to the Basic

Features screen, and "2 ▼ 1" isdisplayed above the [TWO-SIDED]key.

MEMO●To cancel the settings, press the [TWO-SIDED] and [C] keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

Two-Sided Copying

Makin

g O

ne-sid

ed C

op

ies from

Two

-sided

Orig

inals (2 →

1-SID

ED

)

CopyOriginal

NOTICE●Be sure to place the original horizontally when making copies from LTRR, STMTR and other horizontal

sizes. If these originals are placed vertically, the back of the copy will be printed upside down.

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Making Two-sided Copies from Facing Pages in a Book in One Step (BOOK→2-SIDED)This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from facing pages in a bound original, such as amagazine.

Place your original on the platen glass and pressthe [TWO-SIDED] key.

1

Select the [BOOK ▼ 2-SIDED] key and thenpress the [OK] key.

2M

aking Two-sided C

opies from Facing Pages in a B

ook in One S

tep (BO

OK

2-SID

ED

)

Two-Sided Copying

CopyOriginal

NOTICE●When using this feature, select LTR size copy paper.

1

MEMO● If you want to make copies in page order, begin copying from

the last page and work your way forward.●Place the original face down so that its top edge rests against

the back edge of the platen glass.

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Two-Sided Copying

Making Tw

o-sided Copies from

Facing Pages in a Book in O

ne Step (B

OO

K 2-S

IDE

D)

The display returns to the Basic Features screenand “BOOK ▼ 2 ” is displayed above the [TWO-SIDED] key.

3

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.For the next two facing pages, place the original and press theStart

key again. (See "Memory Copy of Original on Platen Glass"on p. 2-24.)

4

MEMO●To cancel the setting, press the [TWO-SIDED] and [C]

keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key.(The machine returns to the standard mode.)

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44

33

22

11

4

4

3

32

21 1

43

21

1 11

Co

llating

Co

pies (F

INIS

HE

R)

Collating Copies (FINISHER)

■ When "Collate" is set:Copies are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order, and output onto thetrays as follows.

Copy set 1 Copy set 2 Copy set 3Three sets

of copiesspecified

Originals

OriginalsThree sets

of copiesspecified

Grouped copiesof page 1

■ When "Group" is set:All copies of the same original page are automatically collated and grouped together,and output onto the trays as follows.

Three setsof copiesspecified

Originals Copy set 1 Copy set 2 Copy set 3

Originals Copies

■ When "Staple" is set:Copies are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order, output onto thetrays as shown below, and then automatically stapled.

■ When none of the above (Collate, Group or Staple) are set:All copies are output into the top tray as follows.

43

21

43

21

43

21

43

21

43

4

3

2 2

11

The Finisher mode can be selected to collate the copies in various ways by pages or copysets. You can also have copied pages output facing downward.

■ When “Rotate” is specifiedWhen originals of the same size are placed, the pages are aligned and the copy sets aredelivered in alternating directions.

NOTICE●Only size LTR can be selected.●"Rotate" can only be specified when the machine is not equipped with the Finisher (option).

Grouped copiesof page 2

Grouped copiesof page 3

Grouped copiesof page 4

NOTICE● “Staple” can only be specified when the machine is equipped with the Finisher-D1 (option).

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Collating Copies (FINISHER)

Co

llating

Co

pies (F

INIS

HE

R)

Place your originals in the feeder and press the[FINISHER] key.

1

Select the desired collate feature and thenpress the [OK] key.

2

MEMO● [STAPLE] is only displayed when the optional Finisher

is installed.● [ROTATE] is only displayed when the optional Finisher

is not installed.

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Proceed to make copies in the usual way.3MEMO

●To cancel the settings, press the [FINISHER] and [C]keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

The display returns to the Basic Features screen and the selectedfeature is displayed above [FINISHER].

■ When [Rotate] is selectedSelect LTR size paper.

Co

llating

Co

pies (F

INIS

HE

R)

Collating Copies (FINISHER)

NOTICE●STMTR paper cannot be corner-stapled.●LTRR, STMTR paper cannot be double-stapled.

■ When [STAPLE] is selectedSelect the stapling position and press the [OK] key.

MEMO●You can adjust the double staple space. (See "Adjusting the

Double Staple Space," on p. 4-25.)

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Checking a Sample Set Before Copy-ing (SAMPLE SET)

Before making multiple copies, the copying result can be checked using the Sample Set mode.

Press the [SAMPLE SET] key and then pressthe

Start

key.

● Makes the remaining copies.● Cancels copying.

Sample Set copying startsand one copy set is made.

1

2

3

Place your originals and program the copy setting.

Press the [YES] or [NO] key.

MEMO● [SAMPLE SET] is displayed when you set a multiple number of

copy sets in the Collate or Staple modes.

Ch

ecking

a Sam

ple S

et Befo

re Co

pin

g(S

AM

PL

E S

ET

)

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Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy

Sheets in One Step (TWO-PAGE SEPARATION) ............................ 3-2

Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transpar-

encies (TRANSP. INTERLVING) ....................................................... 3-4

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted (SHIFT) ................... 3-7

Adding Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets

(COVER/SHEET INSERTION) ........................................................ 3-11

Feeding Different-size Originals Together in the Feeder (DIF. SIZE

ORIGINAL) ...................................................................................... 3-15

Making Copies with Margins (MARGIN) ....................................... 3-16

Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies (FRAME ERASE) .. 3-18

Reducing Two, Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet

(IMAGE COMB.) .............................................................................. 3-22

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Sec-

tion on a Separate Copy Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION) .............. 3-26

Inverting Original Images (NEGA/POSI) ....................................... 3-30

Making Sharp Contrast Copies (SHARPNESS) ........................... 3-31

Composing Images (FORM COMPOSITION) ............................... 3-33

Storing Often Used Copy Settings in Memory (MODE MEMORY) .... 3-41

Recalling a Previous Copy Job (REC.) ......................................... 3-48

Making Copies for Use as a Booklet (BOOKLET) ....................... 3-49

Chapter 3Useful Copy Functions

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This feature enables you to copy facing pages in a book or magazine on separate sheetsof copy paper in one step.

Making Copies of Facing Pages in aBook onto Two Separate Copy Sheetsin One Step (TWO-PAGE SEPARATION)

Place your original on the platen glass and pressthe [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.

1

MEMO● If you want to make copies in page order, begin copying from

the first pages and work your way forward.●Place the original face down so that the original’s top edge is

against the top edge of the platen glass.

Press the [TWO-PAGE SEPARATION] key.2

11

Original Copy

Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step (TWO-PAGE SEPARATION)

NOTICE● In the Two-page Separation mode, combined use of the Two-sided, Transparency Interleaving, Image

Combination, Image Separation, Cover/Sheet Insertion and Booklet modes cannot be set.

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Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step (TWO-PAGE SEPARATION)

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

3

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.For the next two facing pages, place the original and press the

Start

key again.

4

MEMO●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [TWO-PAGE SEPARATION], and [C]

keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

Making Copies of Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step

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■ Printed interleaf sheets selected in the Transparency Interleaving mode.

R E P O R TR E P O R T

R E P O R T

Originals Copy

Transparency

Printed interleafsheets

R E P O R T R E P O R T

Copy

Blank interleafsheets

Transparency

Originals

Use this mode when copying onto transparencies fed from the stack bypass. The machineautomatically interleaves a sheet of copy paper between each transparency. The interleafsheets protect the copied surface of the transparencies. They can also either be printedwith the same images as the transparencies or left blank.

■ Blank interleaf sheets selected in the Transparency Interleaving mode.

Making Copies with Sheets of PaperInterleaved between Transparencies(TRANSP. INTERLVING)

Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transparencies (TRANSP. INTERLVING)

NOTICE●You cannot make more than one set of copies at a time in the Transparency Interleaving mode.● In the Transparency Interleaving mode, combined use of the Two-page Separation, Cover/Sheet Insertion,

Image Combination, Image Separation, Two-sided and Booklet modes cannot be set.●Even if your machine is equipped with a Finisher, you cannot use any of the Finisher modes with the

Transparency Interleaving mode.

MEMO●When copying interleaf sheets, those sheets are included in the count of the total number of copies.

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Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transparencies (TRANSP. INTERLVING)

Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transparencies

Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

1

Press the [TRANSP. INTERLVING] key.2

Place the transparencies in the stackbypass.

3

Select the size of the transparencies,then press the [OK] key.

4

NOTICE●Adjust the slide guides in the stack bypass to fit

the size of the transparencies.

MEMO●You can place a stack of transparencies of up to

1/4" in height in the stack bypass.

NOTICE● If the message shown on the left appears in

the touch panel display, adjust the slideguides and select the size of the transpar-encies again.

● In the Transparency Interleaving mode, thetransparencies are fed from the stackbypass and the copy paper is fed from thepaper drawer.

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Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transparencies (TRANSP. INTERLVING)

Making Copies with Sheets of Paper Interleaved between Transparencies

Select whether or not to copy the image onto theinterleaf sheet and then press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

5

MEMO●When copying interleaf sheets, those sheets are included in

the total number of copies.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

6

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.7MEMO

●The copies are output with the copied side facing down, with the transparency first, followedby the interleaf sheet.

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [TRANSP. INTERLVING], and [C]keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

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■ CENTER/CORNER SHIFT (p.3-7.)Makes copies with the entire image shifted to the center or a corner.

Making Copies with Original ImagesShifted (SHIFT)

11"x17"

Copy with original imageshifted to the center

Copy with original imageshifted to a corner

11"x17"

STMTR

Original

Place your original and press the [SPECIAL FEA-TURES] key.

1

Makin

g C

op

ies with

Orig

inal Im

ages S

hifted

to th

e Cen

ter or C

orn

er

■ NO. KEY ENTRY (p.3-8.)Makes copies with the entire image shifted to a position designated with the Numberkeys.

Original Copy

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted to the Center or Corner

Move to designatedarea copy

Press the [SHIFT] key.2

CITY CITY

4-3/4"(120mm)

3-1/8"(80mm)

NOTICE● In the Shift with No. Key Entry mode, combined use of Image Combination, Image Separation and Booklet

modes cannot be set.

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Makin

g C

op

ies with

Orig

inal Im

ages S

hifted

Usin

g th

e Nu

mb

er Keys

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted

Press the [CENTER/CORNER SHIFT] key.3

Select the shift direction by using the arrowkeys, then press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

4

MEMO● “Shift direction” refers not to the direction in which the

original is placed, but to the position of the originalviewed from above.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

5

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.6MEMO

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIALFEATURES], [SHIFT], and [C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing theReset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

Place your original and press the [SPECIAL FEA-TURES] key.

1

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted Using the Number Keys

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Makin

g C

op

ies with

Orig

inal Im

ages S

hifted

Usin

g th

e Nu

mb

er Keys

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted

Press the [SHIFT] key.2

Press the [NO. KEY ENTRY] key.3

Select the shift direction, then enter thevalue using the number keys displayed onthe touch panel display.

4

MEMO●To change an entered value, select the direction

and enter the desired value again.● If you make a mistake when entering a value,

press the C key on the touch panel display andenter the correct value.

■ Entering millimetersPress the [mm] key.Enter the required shifting distance in millimeters usingthe Number keys ( 0 - 9 ).

MEMO●When setting the distance in millimeters, you need to

set the Inch Input function in the Additional Functionsto OFF beforehand. (See “Setting Inch Input,” on p.4-11.)

●To change an entered value, select the directionand enter the desired value again with theNumber keys ( 0 - 9 ).

● If you make a mistake when entering values,press the C key and enter the values again.

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Makin

g C

op

ies with

Orig

inal Im

ages S

hifted

Usin

g th

e Nu

mb

er Keys

Making Copies with Original Images Shifted

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

6

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.7MEMO

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEA-TURES], [SHIFT], and [C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

After you have entered the desired values with theNumber keys on the touch panel display, press the[OK] key.

Example:■ To move the image to the left

Press the left [ ], and enter the value.

5

MEMO●Follow the same procedure when shifting to the right, top

and bottom.

Example:■ To move the image in a diagonal direction

Press the top (or bottom) [ ], and enter the value. Then press theright (or left) [ ] and enter the value. The diagonal direction arrow isdisplayed.

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Ad

din

g F

ron

t and

Back C

overs an

d In

sertion

Sh

eets to C

op

y Sets

(CO

VE

R/S

HE

ET

INS

ER

TIO

N)

■ Front CoverAdds a front cover sheet to each set of copies. The cover sheet can also be copied.

Adding Front and Back Covers andInsertion Sheets to Copy Sets (COVER/SHEET INSERTION)

Originals Copy

NOTICE● In the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode, combined use of Group mode, Transparency Interleaving, Two-page

Separation, Image Combination, Image Separation, Booklet and Form Composition modes cannot be set.● In the Back Cover and Sheet Insertion modes, combined use of Front Cover, Back Cover and Booklet

mode cannot be set.●Stapling is not possible when the total number of originals and insertion sheets exceeds 50 sheets in the

Staple mode.

This mode enables you to program the copier to automatically add front and back coversand insertion sheets to copy sets using a different type of copy stock. In addition, thefront and back covers and insertion sheets can also be copied.

Printed front cover selected in the Cover/Sheet insertion mode

■ Back CoverAdds a back cover sheet to each set of copies. The back cover can also be copied.

Originals Copy

Printed front and back covers selected in the Cover/Sheet insertion mode

■ Sheet InsertionThis mode enables you to automatically add insertion sheets between the pages ofcopy sets. It is useful when you want to divide your copy sets into different sections.The sheet insertion can also be copied.

Originals Copy

Printed insertion sheets selected in the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode

R E P O R T R E P O R T

R E P O R T R E P O R T

R E P O R T R E P O R T

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Place your originals in the feeder and press the[SPECIAL FEATURES] key.

1

Press the [COVER/SHT INSERTION] key.2

Select the Cover/Sheet Insertion featureyou wish to use, and then press the [OK]key.

3

MEMO●The [FRONT COVER], [BACK COVER] and

[SHEET INSERTION] modes can all be selectedat once.

●You can cancel a mode by pressing the modekey again.

When copying onto the front cover,back cover or insertion sheet, press the[PRINTED] key and then press the [OK]key.

4

MEMO●The display will change depending on the

setting in step 3.

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Adding Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets

Make the following settings depending on the mode selected.5MEMO

●The display will vary depending on the mode selected.

■ When selecting the [BACK COVER] keySelect the side to be copied onto, then press the [OK] key.

MEMO●You can insert up to 20 insertion sheets.● If you wish to insert 8 or more sheets, use the [▲ ], [▼] keys to

scroll to the insertion positions.●To cancel a specific sheet insertion page setting, scroll the

highlighted display up and down with the [▲] or [▼] key and thenpress the C key.

■ When selecting the [SHEET INSERTION] keySet all positions where the sheet is to be inserted into the copies, thenpress the [OK] key.Specify the sheet insertion positions with the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ).

■ When selecting the the “Two-Sided Mode”Press the [SET DETAILS] key.

Select the side to becopied onto, thenpress the [DONE] key.

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Adding Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets

Select the paper source for each insertion sheet,then press the [OK] key.

6

MEMO●Select the same paper size for the front and back cover and

the insertion sheets.●The display will vary depending on the mode selected.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

7

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.8MEMO

●When the original is placed on the platen glass,follow the instructions that appear on the screenand press the

Start

key once for each original. Whenscanning is completed, press the [DONE] key. (See“Memory Copy of Original on Platen Glass,” on p.2-24.)

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIALFEATURES], [COVER/SHEET INSERTION], and[C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

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Feeding Different-size O

riginals Together in the Feeder (DIF. S

IZE O

RIG

INA

L)

You can feed different-size originals (e.g. LTR and 11"x17") together in one group in thefeeder, provided that the leading edge of each page is the same length.

Feeding Different-size Originals Togetherin the Feeder (DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL)

NOTICE●All originals placed together in the feeder must be the same weight (paper type).●Paper sizes in which the leading edge of each page are different (e.g. 11"x17" and LGL) cannot be fed

together.●STMT and LTR/LGL paper cannot be fed together.● In the Dif. Size Original mode, combined use of Image Combination, Image Separation and Booklet

modes cannot be set.

Place your original in the feeder and press the[SPECIAL FEATURES] key.

1

Press the [DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL] key.2

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

3

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.4MEMO

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIALFEATURES] and [DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL] keysin that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing theReset

key. (The machine returns to the Standardmode.)

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Makin

g C

op

ies with

Marg

ins (M

AR

GIN

)

This mode enables you to make copies with the entire original image shifted by a desig-nated width (0 to 20 mm/0" to 3/4") to the left, right, top or bottom to create a margin oncopy sheets. Use this mode to make copies ready for placement in ring binders or folders.

Making Copies with Margins (MARGIN)

NOTICE●When the Margin mode is set, the entire original image is shifted to the left, right, top or bottom by a

selected width and copied. When copying an original image that extends to the edge of the sheet, part ofthat image will be cut off.

●The margin mode cannot be set together with the Booklet mode.

Place your original and press the [SPECIAL FEA-TURES] key.

1

Press the [MARGIN] key.2

Left marginselected

Right marginselected

Top marginselected

Bottom marginselected

Original

Select the margin type and press the [OK] key.3

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ies with

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ins (M

AR

GIN

)

Making Copies with Margins

NOTICE● If you are using the Margin and Two-sided modes together and copying an original that already has a margin,

follow the instructions below:• 1 → 2 sided : Set the margin for the back only.• 2 → 2 sided : You do not need to set the margin. Proceed to make copies in the usual way.• 2 → 1 sided : Set the margin for the back only.

● If you are using the Margin and Two-sided modes together and copying an original that does not have a margin,follow the instructions below:• 1 → 2 sided : Set the margin for both the front and back.• 2 → 2 sided : Set the margin for both the front and back.• 2 → 1 sided : Set the margin for both the front and back.

■ When the [LEFT MARGIN] or [RIGHT MARGIN] key isselectedUse [+] and [–] to set the margin for the front and back (0" to 3/4" / 0to 20mm). Then press the [OK] key.

■ When the [TOP MARGIN] or [BOTTOM MARGIN] keyis selectedUse the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) or [+] and [–] to set the margin (1/16" to 3/4" / 1 to 20mm). Then press the [OK] key.

● If you want to make the input in millimeters. (See “Setting Inch Input”on p.4-11.)

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

4

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.5MEMO

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [MARGIN], and [C] keys inthat order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the Reset

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

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■ SHEET FRAME ERASECreates a blank border about 1/4" in width around the edge of the copy sheet.

This mode erases shadows and lines that appear when copying various types of originals.The following four Frame Erase features are available.

■ ORIGINAL FRAME ERASEErases the dark borders and frame lines that appear around the original image when theoriginal is smaller than the selected copy paper size.

Erasing Shadows and Frame Linesfrom Copies (FRAME ERASE)

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■ BOOK FRAME ERASEErases the dark border as well as center and contour lines that appear when copyingfacing pages in a bound original onto a single copy sheet.

NOTICE● In the Original Frame Erase mode, combined use of Image Combination, Image Separation and Booklet

modes cannot be set.

NOTICE● In the Book Frame Erase, combined use of Image Combination, Image Separation and Booklet modes

cannot be set.

Original(STMT)

Copy (LTR)

Copy (LTR)

Original Frame Erasemode not selected

Original Frame Erasemode selected

Original Copy

Book Frame Erase notselected

Book Frame Eraseselected

Original

Copy

Copy

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■ BINDING ERASEErases the shadows that appear in copies from binding holes in originals.

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Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies

Original

Copy

Copy

Binding Erase mode selected

Binding Erase mode not selected

REQUEST●Do not place originals with binding holes in the feeder, as this may damage the originals.

Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

1

Press the [FRAME ERASE] key.2

NOTICE● In the Binding Frame Erase mode, combined use of Two-page Separation, Image Separation and Booklet

modes cannot be set.

MEMO●Copy originals with binding

holes placed on the platenglass with the binding holeson the right.

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Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies

Select the Frame Erase feature, then press the [OK] key.3

Select the size of the book when opened orthe original size, then press the [OK] key.■ Original frame erase selected: go to step 6.

4

5

■ Original frame erase selected: go to step 4.■ Book frame erase selected: go to step 4.■ Sheet frame erase selected: go to step 6.■ Binding erase selected: go to step 5.

NOTICE●You can use the Original Frame Erase mode only

on original sizes shown in the touch panel display.

MEMO●For book frame erase, enter the center

frame erase width (center margin). Thecenter width can be set within the range of 1/8" to 1-15/16".

MEMO●The frame erase width for binding erase can be set within

the range 1/16" to 3/4".

■ Binding erase selected

■ If you want to make the input in millimeters, set inchentry to OFF in Additional Functions. (See "Setting InchInput" on p.4-11.)

Set the center margin using the Num-ber keys ( 0 - 9 ) or the [+] and [–]keys, then press the [OK] key.■ When book frame erase is selected

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Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

6

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.7MEMO

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEA-TURES], [FRAME ERASE], and [C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the RESET

key.(The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

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■ 2 ON 1Reduces two one-sided or two-sided originals to fit on one side or both sides of thecopy sheet.

Reducing Two, Four or Eight Origi-nals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet(IMAGE COMB.)

Reducing Tw

o, Four or Eight O

riginals to Fit on a Single C

opy Sheet (IM

AG

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OM

B.)

2

1

1 2

Originals Copy

4

3

2

1

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21

Originals Copy

NOTICE●Originals copied in the Image Combination mode must all be the same size. You cannot use the Image

Combination mode with the Different Size Original mode.● In the Image Combination mode, combined use of Two-sided, Two-page Separation, Transparency

Interleaving, Cover/Sheet Insertion, Image Separation, From Composition, and Booklet modes cannot beset.

MEMO●The reduction ratio is automatically set so that the originals fit in the selected copy paper size.

This mode automatically reduces two, four, or eight originals to fit on one side or bothsides of a selected copy paper size.

■ 4 ON 1Reduces four one-sided or two-sided originals to fit on one side or both sides of thecopy sheet.

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■ 8 ON 1Reduces eight one-sided or two-sided originals to fit on one side or both sides of thecopy sheet.

Reducing Tw

o, Four or Eight O

riginals to Fit on a Single C

opy Sheet (IM

AG

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OM

B.)

Reducing Two, Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

R E P O R T

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R E P O R T

5

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Reducing Tw

o, Four or Eight O

riginals to Fit on a Single C

opy Sheet (IM

AG

E C

OM

B.)

Reducing Two, Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet

Place your originals in the feeder and press the[SPECIAL FEATURES] key.

1

Press the [IMAGE COMB.] key.2

Select the size of the originals, then pressthe [OK] key.

3

Select the desired Image Combinationfeature, then press the [OK] key.

4

MEMO●When reducing a two-sided original, press the

[2-SIDED ORIGINAL] key after selecting theoriginal size.

MEMO●To make a two-sided copy, press the [2-SIDED

COPY] key.

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Reducing Tw

o, Four or Eight O

riginals to Fit on a Single C

opy Sheet (IM

AG

E C

OM

B.)

Reducing Two, Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet

■ If you press the [SET DETAILS] key, the layout order can bespecified.Copies are made in the order specified.

2 ON 1

4 ON 1, 8 ON 1

Select the copy paper size, then press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

5

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

6

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.7MEMO

●When the original is placed on the platen glass, follow the instructions that appear on the display andpress the

Start

key once for each original. When scanning is completed, press the [DONE] key. (See“Memory Copy of Original on Platen Glass” on p.2-24.)

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [IMAGE COMB.], and [C] keys in that order.●You can also cancel the mode by pressing the

Reset

key. (The machine returns to the Standard mode.)

NOTICE●You cannot set Auto Paper Selection in the Image Comb.

mode.

MEMO●The machine automatically selects the copy ratio depending

on the selected paper size.

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■ 1 TO 2Divides a one-sided original into two equal sections and outputs the sections in enlargedform as two one-sided copies or one two-sided copy.

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sectionsand Enlarging Each Section on a Sepa-rate Copy Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION)

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION)

NOTICE●Originals copied in the Image Separation mode must all be the same size. You cannot use the Different

Size Original mode with the Image Separation mode.● In the Image Separation mode, combined use of the Two-sided, Two-page Separation, Transparency

Interleaving, DIF. Size Original, Cover/Sheet Insertion, Form Composition, Image Combination, andBooklet modes cannot be set.

MEMO●The enlargement copy ratio is automatically set to match the designated copy paper size.

This mode automatically divides an original into equal sections and copies each sectionin enlarged form on a separate copy sheet.

■ 1 TO 4Divides a one-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlargedform as four one-sided copies or two two-sided copies.

2

1

1

1 2

CopyOriginal

Original Copy

4

3 3

2

1

43

21

1

The following Image Separation features are available:1 TO 2, 1 TO 4,TWO SIDED/1 TO 2 and TWO SIDED/1 TO 4.

MEMO●You can place LTR and STMT-size originals horizontally or vertically when using this feature. When

placed vertically, each page is divided into upper and lower sections.

MEMO●You can place LTR and STMT-size originals horizontally or vertically when using this feature.

or

or

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■ TWO SIDED/1 TO 2Divides a two-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in en-larged form as four one-sided copies or two two-sided copies.

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION)

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet

OriginalCopy

R E P O R T

R E P O R T

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

43

21

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PO

RT

3

1

7 5

78

4

3

2

121

3

1

MEMO●You can place LTR and STMT-size originals horizontally or vertically when using this feature.

When placed vertically, each page is divided into upper and lower sections.●When copying with the setting “TWO SIDED/1 to 2”, place the original in the feeder.

■ TWO SIDED/1 TO 4Divides a two-sided original into eight equal sections and outputs the sections inenlarged form as eight one-sided copies or four two-sided copies.

Original Copy

MEMO●You can place LTR and STMT-size originals horizontally or vertically when using this feature.●When copying with the setting “TWO SIDED/1 to 4”, place the original in the feeder.

or

or

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Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION)

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet

Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

1

MEMO●When copying with the setting “TWO SIDED/1 to 2” or “TWO

SIDED/1 to 4”, place the original in the feeder.

Press the [IMAGE SEPARATION] key.2

Select the desired Image Separationfeature, then press the [OK] key.

3

■ When [2-SIDED COPY] is selectedAfter selecting the appropriate layout press the [OK] key.

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Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

5

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.6MEMO

●When the original is placed on the platenglass, follow the instructions that appear onthe display and press the

Start

key once foreach original. When scanning is completed,press the [DONE] key. (See "Memory Copyof Original on Platen Glass," on p. 2-24.)

●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIALFEATURES], [IMAGE SEPARATION], and[C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressingthe

Reset

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet

Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet (IMAGE SEPARATION)

Select the layout for the last original, then press the[OK] key.● If the last page of a set of two-sided originals is a one-sided original,

select the [FRONT] key.

4

MEMO●Press the [SET DETAILS] key and the setting screen is displayed.

When selecting the detailed settings, the screen for specifying theimage (print) order is displayed, as shown below.

● 1 TO 4, Two-sided/1 TO 4

● 1 TO 2, Two-sided/1 TO 2

● 1 TO 4, Two-sided/1 TO 4

● 1 TO 2, Two-sided/1 TO 2

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Inverting

Orig

inal Im

ages (N

EG

A/P

OS

I)

Original Copy

SCENE SCENE

Inverting Original Images (NEGA/POSI)

Make copies of the entire original inverted as follows.

Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

1

Press the [NEGA/POSI] key.2

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

3

Proceed to make copies in the usualway.

4

MEMO●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL

FEATURES] and [NEGA/POSI] keys in thatorder.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressingthe

Reset

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

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Making Sharp Contrast Copies (SHARPNESS)

Makin

g S

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Co

ntrast C

op

ies (SH

AR

PN

ES

S)

This mode allows you to make copies of original images with the contrast reproducedsharper or softer. To make copies with text or lines reproduced sharper, use the [HIGH]key. To make copies with photographs or other half-tones reproduced more softly, use the[LOW] key.

■ LOWIf you make copies of an original containing half-tones such as a printed photographusing the Photo mode, moiré or screen clash may occur. However, by using the [LOW]key, you can soften this moiré effect so that the copy is easier on the eyes.This feature is suited to photographic images in newspapers and magazines.

Original CopyLow set Low not set

The world's coral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together.

The world's coral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together.

The world's coral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together.

Original Copy

High set High not set

The world's coral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together. Aptlynicknamed "Tropical torests underthe sea". these spots ofbreathtaking beuty serve as hometo countless varieties of life. Andto us of the land, the warmtropical seas and all the romantic,dream-like, alluring world.

The world's coral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together. Aptlynicknamed "Tropical torests underthe sea". these spots ofbreathtaking beuty serve as hometo countless varieties of life. Andto us of the land, the warmtropical seas and all the romantic,dream-like, alluring world.

The world's coral reefs, wherebrilliantly colored fish and amyriad of other creatures of thetropics come together. Aptlynicknamed "Tropical torests underthe sea". these spots ofbreathtaking beuty serve as hometo countless varieties of life. Andto us of the land, the warmtropical seas and all the romantic,dream-like, alluring world.

■ HIGHThis feature enhances the edges of original images so that faint or fine text is repro-duced more sharply. This is particularly suited to blueprints or faint pencil-drawnoriginals.

Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

1

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harp

Co

ntrast C

op

ies (SH

AR

PN

ES

S)

Making Sharp Contrast Copies

Press the [SHARPNESS] key.2

Use the [HIGH] or [LOW] keys to adjust thesharpness, and press the [OK] key.The display reverts to the Special Features screen.

3

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

4

Proceed to make copies in the usualway.

5

MEMO●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL

FEATURES], [SHARPNESS], and [C] keysin that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressingthe

RESET

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

MEMO●To copy text and lines clearly, the setting should be

towards "HIGH". To copy photographs etc., the settingshould be towards "LOW".

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Form Composition is a function that superimposes an image (image form) previouslyread and registered in the memory (image server) of the machine, on the image of theoriginal.

Composing Images (FORM COMPOSITION)

Sto

ring

the Im

age F

orm

NOTICE●Form composition can be used together with other copy modes to process images. However, other copy

modes can only be used for the copy image, and not for the stored image forms.●A maximum of up to 100 image forms can be registered. However the actual number that can be registered

depends on the available Mail Box capacity. (See “Setting the Hard Disk Memory Assignment,” on p.4-37.)

Entire ImageComposition

Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.1

Storing the Image Form

Image Form Original Copy

TransparentImage

Image Form Original Copy

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ring

the Im

age F

orm

Composing Images

Select the memory key (00-99) in which youwish to store the image form, and press the[STORE/ERASE] key.

3

Press the [STORE] key.4

Select the size of the original fromwhich you wish to scan the imageform.

5

Press the [FORM COMPOSITION] key.2

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Sto

ring

the Im

age F

orm

Composing Images

NOTICE●Be sure to place the original from which you wish to

scan the image form on the platen glass. It is notpossible to scan an original placed in the feeder.

Select a form feature, then press the [OK] key.6

■ When [TRANSPARENT IMAGE] is selected.Adjust the transparent density using the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) orthe [+][-] keys, then press the [OK] key.

MEMO● If you make a mistake entering the values, press the C

key and enter the correct value again.●Values entered using the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ) can be

changed using the [+] [-] keys.

Place the original from which you wish to scanthe image form on the platen glass, and pressthe

Start

key.

7

Press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

8

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Imag

e Fo

rm N

ames

Composing Images

Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.1

Image Form Names

Press the [FORM COMPOSITION] key.2

MEMO●To check the stored image forms, press the

[SAMPLE PRINT] key and make a copy of theimage.

Select the memory key (00-99) in whichyou wish to store the name of the imageform, and press the [STORE/ERASE] key.

3

Press the [STORE NAME] key.4

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Imag

e Fo

rm N

ames

Composing Images

MEMO●For details on how to enter characters on the touch panel

display. (See “Entering Characters on the Touch-PanelDisplay” on p. 8-16.)

After entering the new name, press the [OK] key.5

Press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

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Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.1

Erasing an Image Form

Press the [FORM COMPOSITION] key.2

MEMO●To check the stored image forms, press the

[SAMPLE PRINT] key and make a copy of theimage.

Select the memory key (00-99) for whichyou wish to erase the image form, andpress the [STORE/ERASE] key.

3

Press the [ERASE] key. The message to confirm whether or not you wish to

erase the image form is displayed.

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MEMO●When the [YES] key is pressed, the name stored with the

image is also erased.● If you do not want to erase the image, press the [NO] key.

Select the [YES] key.The image form stored in memory is erased.

5

Press the [C] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

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Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

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Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

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Image Composition Copying

Press the [FORM COMPOSITION] key.2

MEMO●To check the images stored as forms, press the

[SAMPLE PRINT] key and make a copy of theimage.

●When you wish to combine the images on theback of the copy sheet also, press the [BACK]key and select the desired image form.

After selecting the image form (00-99) to becombined, press the [OK] key.

3

4 Proceed to make copies in the usualway.

MEMO●To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL

FEATURES], [IMAGE COMPOSITION], and[C] keys in that order.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressingthe

Reset

key. (The machine returns to theStandard mode.)

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Storing Copy Settings for a Copy Job

Stored copy jobs can be quickly recalled by pressing the memory key. It is also possibleto assign a name when storing a copy job.

Program the copy job that you want to store in theBasic Features or Special Features screen.

1

Press the [MODE MEMORY] key.2

Press the [STORE/ERASE] key.3

Press the [STORE] key.4

MEMO● In the display on the left, [TWO- PAGE SEPARATION] and

[MARGIN] are set.

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Storing Often Used Copy Settings in Memory

Select the desired memory from among memorykeys [M1] to [M9], then press the [OK] key.

5

MEMO● If you have selected a memory key to which a copy job is

stored, its settings are displayed.● If there are more stored copy modes than currently dis-

played, you can scroll using the [▲] or [▼] keys.

Memorykeys

■ If you selected a memory key for which a copy job has notyet been stored :The message screen to confirm whether or not you want to store the newcopy job is displayed.

● To store : Select the [YES] key. The new copy job is stored to thememory key.

● To cancel storing : Select the [NO] key, then select another key.

■ If you selected a memory key for which a copy job hasalready been stored :The message screen to confirm that you want to replace the old copy jobsettings with the new copy job settings is displayed.

When you have finishedstoring copy settings, themessage on the left appearsfor about two seconds.

When the copy settings are stored, the memorykey storing the copy job is highlighted and thestored settings are displayed.

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Press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

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Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

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● To overwrite : Select the [YES] key. The contents of the memory keyare replaced with the new copy job.

● To cancel storing : Select the [NO] key, then select another key.

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Storing a Memory Key Name

Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.1

Press the [MODE MEMORY] key.2

Press the [STORE/ERASE] key.3

Press the [STORE NAME] key.4

Storing Often Used Copy Settings in Memory

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Storing Often Used Copy Settings in Memory

Select the memory key ([M1] to [M9]) for which youwish to assign a name, then press the [OK] key.

5

MEMO●For details on how to enter characters on the touch panel

display. (See “Entering Characters on the Touch-PanelDisplay,” on p. 8-16.)

● If you have selected a memory key to which a copy job isstored, its settings are displayed.

Enter the new name and press the [OK] key.6MEMO

● If you press the [OK] key without any charactersentered, the name of the memory key will revert backto its initial setting, e.g. [M1] or [M2].

Press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features Screen.

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Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

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Recalling a Copy Job

Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.1

Press the [MODE MEMORY] key.2

Select the memory key where the copysetting you wish to recall is stored.

3

Check the copy settings stored to thememory key. If the contents are cor-rect, press the [OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

4

Storing Often Used Copy Settings in Memory

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

5

MEMO●Recalling a copy job from memory cancels

the current copy job.●After recalling a copy job from memory, you

can change the settings stored to the copyjob.

● If you press another memory key, the copyjob stored to that key is recalled.

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Erasing a Copy Job

Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key.1

Press the [MODE MEMORY] key.2

Press the [STORE/ERASE] key.3

Press the [ERASE] key.4

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Select the memory key of the copy job that youwish to erase, then press the [OK] key.

5

The message on the left appears to confirmthat you want to erase the copy job.

Select the [YES] key.The stored copy job is erased.

6

The message “Erased.” is displayed for about two seconds on thetouch panel display.

7

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

8

NOTICE●Check the copy settings before you erase them.

MEMO● If you have selected a memory key to which a copy job is

stored, its settings are displayed.● If there are more stored copy modes than currently displayed,

you can scroll using the [▲] or [▼] keys.

MEMO● If you press the [YES] key, the currently stored copy job

and name are erased.● If you want to cancel erasing, select the [NO] key.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

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Recalling a Previous Copy Job (REC.)

You can recall up to three previously set copy jobs and make copies using these settings.NOTICE

●One copy job is defined by setting the number of copies, exposure, zoom etc. and pressing the Start

or Reset

key when the auto-clear function is on, or by calling up a copy job stored in memory. If one of these keyswas not pressed, or if the auto-clear function is not active, calling up a copy job by pressing [REC.] is notpossible.

●Once stored, the three copy jobs are held in memory even if the power is turned OFF.●The Standard mode or Additional Function settings are not stored.

For example, when the Photo mode is set to "ON" in the custom copy settings, the Photo mode cannot berecalled using the Recall mode.

Place your originals and press the [SPECIALFEATURES] key.

1

Press the [REC.] key.2

Select one of the [1BEFORE], [2BEFORE]or [3BEFORE] keys. Check that the copysettings are correct before pressing the[OK] key.The display returns to the Special Features screen.

3

MEMO●You can also check which copy jobs are stored to

memory other than the currently displayed copyjob by pressing the [▲] or [▼] key.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

4

Proceed to make copies in the usualway.

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You can copy single-sided or two-sided originals in such a way that the copies can beeasily made into a booklet.

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Place your originals in the feeder and press the[SPECIAL FEATURES] key.

1

Press the [BOOKLET] key.2

NOTICE● In the Booklet mode, combined use of Two-sided, Collate, Two-page Separation, Transparency Interleav-

ing, Cover/Sheet Insertion, Dif. Size Original, Margin, Image Separation and Form Composition modescannot be set.

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Select the paper size and press the [OK] key.4

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the Basic Features screen.

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NOTICE●The paper used for the cover page must be the same

size as the other pages.●The paper used for the cover page must not be heavier

than 110-lb index (200 g/m2).

MEMO●To add a cover page, press the [ADD COVER] key.● Insert the paper for the cover page in the stack bypass.●The cover page can only be copied on the front.

■ If the [ADD COVER] key is selected.After selecting the [YES] or [NO] key to set whether or not tocopy on the cover, press the [OK] key.

Proceed to make copies in the usual way.6MEMO

●When the original is placed on the platen glass,follow the instructions that appear on the displayand press the

Start

key once for each original.When scanning is completed, press the [DONE]key. (See “Memory Copy of Original on PlatenGlass” on p. 2-24.)

●To cancel the setting, press the [SPECIALFEATURES] , [BOOKLET] and [C] keys in thatorder.

●You can also cancel the mode by pressing theReset

key. (The machine returns to the standardmode.)

Select original type and size.3MEMO

●To copy two-sided originals in the Booklet mode, pressthe [2-SIDED ORIGINAL] key after selecting the size.

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Additional Functions Setting Table ................................................ 4-5

Custom Settings for Copying and Printing ................................... 4-6

Timer Settings ................................................................................ 4-21

Adjustment ..................................................................................... 4-25

Custom Copy Settings ................................................................... 4-26

Image Server Custom Settings ..................................................... 4-34

Chapter 4Setting and AdjustingCustom Common Settingsto Suit Your Needs

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What Are "Additional Functions"?When you turn the power ON or when you press the

Reset

key, the settings of this ma-chine return to their initial settings."Additional Functions" allows you to change initial settings by, for example, choosingwhether or not to use the initial values (defaults) for each of the modes supported onthis machine, or whether or not a mode is to be used. Defaults can also be changed bystoring or setting new values.This chapter describes items that can be set in the Custom Common Settings screen,Timer Settings screen, and Adjustment/Cleaning screen.

NOTICE●Depending on the options installed on your machine, some items may not need to be set. Such items will be

grayed out on the display. In the touch-panel illustrations of this manual, all items are shown as available.

If you press the control panel power switch to OFF, the display inthe touch-panel display goes out and the machine enters the Sleepmode.The Sleep mode helps to conserve power, but there will be a slightdelay when starting to use the machine next time.To reactivate the machine, press the power switch on the controlpanel. The Basic Features screen will appear on the touch-paneldisplay.

MEMO●Turn the control panel power switch OFF when not using your

machine for a prolonged period of time, for example at night.

Auto SleepIf the machine is not operated for a period of about 1 hour after copying has finished or after a keyingoperation, the control panel power switch automatically turns to OFF, and the machine enters the Sleepmode.To turn the power back ON, press the control panel power switch to ON.

MEMO●You can set the Auto Sleep Time from 10 minutes to 4 hours. (See "Setting the Time to Initiate Auto Sleep

after Finishing Operations," on p. 4-21.)

Energy Saver ModeWhen the copy functions of the machine will not be used for a long time, you can press the

Energy Saver

key toput the machine in Energy Saver mode. This reduces the temperature of the machine’s fixing unit andthereby conserves energy. To start copying again, press the

Energy Saver

key once more. Pressing the MEMORYCOPY A key,

MEMORYCOPY B key, MAIL BOX key or PRINT•I/F key also reactivates the machine.

MEMO●The following Energy Saver Mode settings can be selected: –10% mode, –25% mode, –50% mode, and

Return Directly to Standard Mode. (See "Changing the Energy Saver Mode Setting," on p. 4-10.)

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Auto Drawer SwitchingIf a paper drawer runs out of copy paper during copying, the machine automatically locates anotherpaper supply drawer loaded with the same size paper, and begins feeding copy paper from that paperdrawer.

MEMO●You can set whether or not a drawer is subject to Auto Drawer Switching for copy and printer functions.

(See "Setting a Drawer for Auto Drawer Switching," on p. 4-7.)

Auto Clear FunctionIf the machine is not operated for a period of about 2 minutes, it automatically returns to the Standardmode.

MEMO●You can set the Auto Clear Time from 1 to 9 minutes, in one-minute increments. You can also cancel this

function. (See "Setting the Time Taken for Display to Return to Basic Features Screen after FinishingOperations," on p. 4-22.)

Low-Power Mode TimeIf the copier is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a period of about 15 minutes after copies havebeen made or key operation performed, the copier automatically enters the Low-power mode. You caneasily change the Low-Power Mode Time. Pressing the MEMORY

COPY A key, MEMORYCOPY B key, MAIL BOX key or PRINT•I/F key also

reactivates the machine.

MEMO●The Low-Power Mode Time can be set from 10 minutes to 4 hours. (See "Low-Power Mode Time," on p. 4-23.)

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Paper Supply Indicator FunctionThis function shows the remaining amount of paper in each paper drawer when selecting the papersource or when paper in one cassette has run out during copying.There are four different indicators as shown below.

Face Down Copy OutputYou can have copied pages and printed pages output facing downward, in page order.

MEMO●Single copies of single originals, and copies on free size paper and postcards fed via the stack bypass

tray are output face upward.●When you turn Auto Collate OFF and set the Collate mode, papers will be output facing down even when

the number of originals is one.

Common Functions

Display Remaining paper

Drawer is approximately 50% - 100% full

Drawer is approximately 10% - 50% full

Drawer is less than approximately 10% full

Drawer is empty

Display when selecting paper Display when paper has run out

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Additional Functions Settings TableThe following items can be stored or set in the Custom Common Settings screen.(* indicates factory default setting)

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AE ADJUSTMENT SPEED PRIORITY*, IMAGE QLTY PRTYAUDIBLE TONES ENTRY TONE : ON*,OFF

ERROR TONE : ON*,OFFJOB DONE TONE : ON*,OFF

DRAWER ELIGIBILITY FOR APS/ADS COPY/PRINTER (Stack Bypass: ON,OFF* Drawers : ON*,OFF)

PRINTING PRIORITY COPY:1 (Priority)* /PRINT, COPYENERGY SAVER MODE -10%*, -25%, -50%,

RETURN DIRECTLY TO STANDARD MODEINCH ENTRY ON*, OFFPAPER ICON SETTING NONE* / All availableSET SYSTEM SETTINGS PASSWORD four-digit number (No setting*)DEPT. ID MANAGEMENT ON, OFF*

(STORE DEPT. ID PASSWORD/COPY TOTALS)

INITIALIZE CUSTOM COMMON SETTINGS INITIALIZEDATE&TIME SETTINGS Initial setting (ten-digit number)AUTO SLEEP TIME 1 hour*, 10/15/20/30/40/50/90 min., 1, 2, 3, 4 hoursAUTO CLEAR TIME 2 min*, 0 (no setting), 1 to 9 min.LOW-POWER MODE TIME 15 min*, 10/15/20/30/40/50/90 min., 1, 2, 3, 4 hoursTIME UNTIL UNIT QUIETS DOWN 1 min*, 0 (no setting), 1 to 9 min.DAILY TIMER SETTINGS Sunday to Saturday, 00:00 to 23:59 in one -

minute increments

ZOOM FINE ADJUSTMENT X/Y:0*, settable in 0.1% increments within range -1.0 to +1.0%FEEDER CLEANING Place blank paper in the feeder, and then press

the [START] key

WIRE CLEANING Press the [START] keyDOUBLE STAPLE SPACE ADJUSTMENT 4-4/3” *, 1-5/8” to 5-7/8”STANDARD KEY 1, 2 SETTING All modes (No setting*)AUTO ORIENTATION ON*, OFFAUTO COLLATE ON*, OFFPHOTO MODE ON, OFF*SADF AUTO FEED ON*, OFFFIT IMAGE MODE ADJUSTMENT Copy ratio:90 to 99% (93%*) / Center Shift: ON*, OFF

Lose Bit of Image : ON, OFF*JOB DURATION DISPLAY ON, OFF*STANDARD SETTINGS STORE, INITIALIZEINITIALIZE CUSTOM COPY SETTINGS INITIALIZEMAIL BOX REGISTRATION Mail Box No., Mail Box name, password (four-digit No.),

automatic delete

HD MEMORY ASSIGNMENT Mail Box : 500MB*, 0 to 1700MBTemporary/ Form

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Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

Settings for Automatic Exposure AdjustmentSpeed Priority : Text is automatically set as the image mode. Only the exposure is adjusted.

The machine judges the exposure each time an original is scanned so thatcopies made from originals with colored backgrounds onto white copy paperwill not have smudges in the background.

Image Quality Priority : Copies are made after automatically adjusting the exposure and imagequality. In order to make the automatic adjustment, the original needs to bescanned prior to copying. This reduces the copy speed.

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MEMO●The initial setting is “SPEED PRIORITY”.

MEMO●The Custom Common Settings screen is made up of several screens. Use the [▲] and [▼] keys to scroll to the

desired screen and make the required settings.●When [▲] or [▼] should be pressed, the indication is displayed in this manual.

1

Select the [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGEQLTY PRTY] key, then press the [OK] key.

2

● Pre-scanning is not performed.● The original is scanned once (pre-scanning) and exposure

adjustment is performed. Then the original is scanned onceagain.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

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Setting Entry Tone, Error Tone, Job Done ToneGives you the choice of whether or not to sound audible tones. The following tones sound at thefollowing times:Entry Tone : When pressing keys on the control panel or keys in the touch panel display

(initial setting: ON)Error Tone : When a machine malfunction occurs (e.g. paper jam or operational error)

(initial setting: ON)Job Done Tone : After the last copy has been made (e.g. outputting or stapling is completed)

(initial setting: ON)

Setting Entry Tone, Error Tone, Job Done ToneSetting a Drawer for Auto Drawer Switching/Auto Paper Selection

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Select the [ON] or [OFF] keys for "ENTRYTONE", "ERROR TONE" and "JOB DONETONE", then press the [OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Setting a Drawer for Auto Drawer Switching/Auto PaperSelection

The paper drawers to be used for Automatic Paper Selection and Auto Drawer Switching can be set.This setting can be made independently for copy and printer functions. It is useful when different paperdrawers are to be used for different purposes.

MEMO●Paper drawers set to ON are used for the following functions:

• Auto Paper Selection (APS) : The machine automatically selects the appropriate paper size (paperdrawer) for the size of the original and the set copy ratio.

• Auto Drawer Switching (ADS) : If a drawer runs out of paper during a continuous copy job, the machineautomatically selects another paper drawer with the same paper sizeand begins feeding paper from that drawer.

● Initial settings are "OFF" for the stack bypass and "ON" for the drawers (1 to 4).

Custom Settings for Copying and Printing

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

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Custom Settings for Copying and Printing

Select the [COPY] or [PRINTER] key.2

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key for the stack by-pass and each drawer, then press the [OK] key.

ON : Makes the drawer eligible for APS/ADS.OFF : Makes the drawer ineligible for APS/ADS.

3

MEMO●"PRINTER" can be set only when the machine supports

printer functions.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

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Select the printing priority, then press the [OK]key. Setting [1] sets the highest printing priority.

2

● [PRINT] : This can be set only when the machine supportsprinter functions.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●When the same printing priority has been set for

both functions, printing starts from whichever of thefunctions starts the earliest.

Setting the Printing PriorityYou can set the printing priority for the copy and printer functions of the machine. For example, themachine can be set so that output of copies takes precedence over printing of documents sent from acomputer.

MEMO●The initial settings are as follows:

• Copy: 1 (Priority) • Print: 2 (1 and 2 indicate priority sequence)

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

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Changing the Energy Saver Mode SettingYou can change the setting for the Energy Saver mode.

MEMO●The initial setting is “–10%”.

1

Select [–10%], [–25%], [–50%] or [RETURNDIRECTLY TO STANDARD MODE], then pressthe [OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●The approximate energy savings figures for each mode

and the approximate delay times from power ON to“Ready to copy” are listed below.• –10% mode :10% less power (approx 1 min)*• –25% mode :25% less power (approx 1 -1/2 min)*• –50% mode :50% less power (approx 2 -1/2 min)*• Return Directly to Standard mode

: 2% less power (approx 0 seconds)** The figures in parenthesis ( ) show the approximate

time it takes for the machine to return to the ready tocopy state.

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Setting Inch InputWhen this setting is [ON], keys for inputting values in inches will be displayed on the numeric input screen.

MEMO●The initial setting is “ON”.

1

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the[OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

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Identifying the Type of Paper in a Cassette Using the Touch Panel DisplayWhen making the paper selection, the type of paper in the cassette can be indicated by the icon. Forexample, it is useful when using recycled paper or colored paper.

MEMO●The initial setting is “None”.

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Select the cassette which you wish to registeran icon for.

2

Identifying the Type of Paper in a C

assette Using the Touch P

anel Display

MEMO●Select as many icons as are necessary for

your needs.

Select the icon to be indicated beside thepaper size when selecting paper in thecopy mode, then press the [OK] key.The screen returns to step 2.

3

● You can cancel the setting by pressing the [NOSETTINGS] key.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screenappears again.

4

MEMO●The icons registered here are

displayed when selecting paper inthe copy mode, as shown on the left.

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Settin

g o

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the S

ystem S

etting

s Passw

ord

Enter a four-digit number as the newsystem settings password, then press the[OK] key.

3

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appearsagain.

4

Setting or Changing the System Settings PasswordThis sets the password for the system administrator. If the system settings password is set, restrictionscan be placed on storing or changing the following item.■Common Setting Restrictions

• Dept. ID Management

MEMO●The initial setting : No system settings password is set.

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

To change the system settings password, firstenter the existing system settings passwordand then press the [OK] key.If making the setting for the first time, proceed to step 3.

2

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Setting the Dept. ID for Managing the Number of Prints by Department

By storing a four-digit Dept. ID and password for each department, you can set themachine so that its copy functions can be used only when the correct password hasbeen input. This is called "Dept. ID Management". Dept. IDs and passwords for up to300 departments can be stored. This function allows you to check the copy totals foreach department for management purposes. With Dept. ID Management, the followingoperations can be carried out:

• Setting whether or not to set Dept. ID Management• Storing the Dept. ID and the password

MEMO●The initial setting is "OFF".

Storing the Dept. ID and Password

1

Enter the system settings password, then pressthe [OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●Enter the password stored under set system settings

password. (See “Setting or Changing the SystemSettings Password,” on p. 4-13.)

●This step is not required if the system settingspassword is not stored.

Select whether to use the department IDmanagement function.■ When [NO] is selected

Press the [OK] key and proceed to step 7.

3

■ When [ON] is selectedTo set the department ID and password, press[STORE DEPT, ID/ PASSWORD] and proceed tostep 4.

Sto

ring

the D

ept. ID

and

Passw

ord

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Sto

ring

the D

ept. ID

and

Passw

ord

Press the [▼] and [▲] keys to display the positionwhere the Dept. ID is to be stored, and touch thatposition. Then enter the Dept. ID using the Numberkeys ( 0 - 9 ).

4

If a password is needed, touch the positioncorresponding to the dept. and enter the pass-word with the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ).

5

Press the [OK] key.6

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the display on the left (Dept. ID/Password entry screen) appears in the touch paneldisplay.

7

MEMO● If you do not store a password, the copy function can

be used by entering only the Dept. ID.

Press the[OK] key.

MEMO●When Dept. ID Management is set, the

display on the left (Dept. ID/Password entryscreen) appears in the touch panel displaywhen you turn the power ON.

MEMO●Up to 300 departments can be input, each identified by a

four-digit number.

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Deletin

g th

e Dep

t. ID an

d P

asswo

rd

Deleting the Dept. ID and Password

1

Enter the system settings password, then pressthe [OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●Enter the password stored under set system settings

password. (See “Setting or Changing the SystemSettings Password,” on p. 4-13.)

●This step is not required if the system settingspassword is not stored.

Press the [ON] key, then the [STOREDEPT. ID/PASSWORD] key.

3

Use the [▼] and [▲] keys to display theDept. ID/Password you want to changeor delete. Then touch the Dept. ID orPassword and press the C key.

4

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Ch

ecking

Co

py To

tals

Press the [OK] key.5

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

6

Press the [OK] key.

Checking Copy Totals

1

Enter the system settings password, then pressthe [OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●Enter the password stored under set system settings

password. (See “Setting or Changing the SystemSettings Password,” on p. 4-13.)

●This step is not required if the system settingspassword is not stored.

Select the [ON] key, then press the [COPYTOTALS] key.

3

This allows you to display the total number of copies made so far for each department.

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Ch

ecking

Co

py To

tals

Check the copy totals.Press the [▼] or [▲] keys to display the desired department. Afterchecking the copy totals, press the [OK] key.

4

Press the [OK] key.5

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appearsagain.

6

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Deletin

g C

opy To

tals

Deleting Copy Totals

1

Enter the system settings password, then pressthe [OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●Enter the password stored under set system settings

password. (See “Setting or Changing the SystemSettings Password,” on p. 4-13.)

●This step is not required if the system settingspassword is not stored.

Select the [ON] key, then press the [COPYTOTALS] key.

3

The following instructions describe how to delete the copy totals made so far for all departments.

Press the [CLEAR ALL TOTALS] key.4

Select the [YES] key.

The message "Initialized." is dis-played in the touch panel displayfor about two seconds.

5

MEMO●To cancel the deletion process, select

the [NO] key.

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Press the [OK] key.6

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

7

Press the [OK] key.

1

Press the [YES] key.2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●To cancel initialization, press the [NO] key.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Returning the Custom Com

mon Settings to Their Defaults

Returning the Custom Common Settings to Their DefaultsThis function allows you to return the custom common settings to their defaults (initial settings).

NOTICE●The settings for System Settings Password and Dept. ID Management cannot be initialized.

This screen is displayed for about 2 seconds.

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Setting the Current Date and TimeSets the current date and time. The date and time set here is also used as the time setting required forfunctions for which the time can be set.

Setting the Current D

ate and Time

Setting the Time to Initiate Auto Sleep after Finishing O

perations

MEMO●The initial setting is “ 1 hour”.

1

Enter the current date (year, month, day) and timewith the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ), then press the[OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Setting the Time to Initiate Auto Sleep after Finishing OperationsIf the machine is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time, the control panel powerswitch automatically switches OFF to save power. The machine then enters the Sleep mode.

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

MEMO●The Timer Settings screen is made up of several screens. Use the [▲] and [▼] keys to scroll to the desired

screen and make the required settings.●When [▲] or [▼] should be pressed, the indication is displayed in this manual.

Timer Settings

MEMO●Enter only the last two digits for the year.●Enter the date as four digits without a space, such as

0605 for June 5.●Enter the time in 24-hour notation as four digits

without a space, such as 1503 for 15:03.● If you make a mistake when entering values, press the

C key, and enter the values again starting with the year.●The year 2000 will be displayed as “00”.

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Setting the Time Taken for Display to Return to Basic Features Screen after Finishing Operations

Timer Settings

Enter the desired Auto Sleep Time with the [▼] or[▲] keys, then press the [OK] key.The Auto Sleep Time settings are 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 minutes, 1hour, 90 minutes and 2 to 4 hours (in one-hour increments).

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Setting the Time Taken for Display to Return to Basic Features Screen afterFinishing Operations

If the machine is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time, the display returns tothe Basic Features screen. This time is called "Auto Clear Time". Auto Clear Time can be set from 1 to 9minutes in one-minute increments. Auto Clear Time can also be set to "OFF".

MEMO●The initial setting is “ 2 minutes”.

1

Enter the desired time period with the Numberkeys ( 0 - 9 ) or [+] [–] keys, then press the[OK] key.0 : Auto clear OFF1 to 9 : Set in one-minute increments.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

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1 Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Setting the Time Taken for the Unit to Quiet Down after Last TaskThis machine enters the Quiet mode after a specified amount of time has elapsed following a copy jobor after a key has been pressed. On this screen you can specify the amount of time that must elapseprior to entering the Quiet mode.

MEMO●The initial setting is "1 minute."

NOTICE●When the machine is used in an environment where high temperatures can occur, do not set this item to

“0 minutes” (Off).

1

Select the Low-Power Mode Time by pressingthe [▼] or [▲] key, then press the [OK] key.The Low-Power Mode Time settings are 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50minutes, 1 hour, 90 minutes and 2 to 4 hours (in one-hourincrements).

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Timer Settings

Low-Pow

er Mode Tim

eSetting the Tim

e Taken for the Unit to Quiet Dow

n after Last Task

Low-Power Mode TimeIf the copier is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time after copies have made orkey operation performed, the copier automatically enters the Low-power mode. You can easily changethe Low-Power Mode Time.

MEMO●The initial setting is "15 minutes."

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Timer Settings

Enter the desired time period with the Number keys( 0 - 9 ) or [+] [–] keys, then press the [OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Setting the Time That the Unit’s Power Turns OFF on DifferentDays of the Week

Sets the time that the machine is automatically turned OFF on different days of the week.• Setting range:Daily from Sunday to Saturday, 00:00 to 23:59 in one-minute increments• The initial setting:No setting

MEMO●When the Auto Clear Time and Daily Timer are both set, the Auto Clear Time has priority.

1

Select the day of the week, enter the time withthe Number keys, then press the [OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●The time is expressed as four continuous digits in the

form of "Hours" and "Minutes".Example: 7:05 a.m. → 0705

11:18 p.m. → 2318● If you make a mistake when entering the time, choose

the day of the week again, then enter a four-digitnumber.

● If you do not want to specify the time, press the C key.

Setting the Time That the Unit’s Power Turns OFF on Different Days of the W

eek

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Adjustment

Fine-adjusting Zoom W

hen Differences in Original Image and Copy Im

age OccurAdjusting the Double Staple Space

Fine-adjusting Zoom When Differences in Original Image andCopy Image Occur

This function serves to compensate for slight differences in size between the original and the copy.

1

Press the [

] or [ ▼ ] keys to adjust the copyratio (%), then press the [OK] key.● Adjustment Ranges

X (horizontal) direction : –1.0 to +1.0% in 0.1% incrementsY (vertical) direction : –1.0 to +1.0% in 0.1% increments

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●The Adjustment/Cleaning screen is made up of several screens. Use the [▲] and [▼] keys to scroll to the desired

screen and make the required settings.●When [▲] or [▼] should be pressed, the indication is displayed in this manual.

Adjusting the Double Staple SpaceThe double staple space can be set from 1-1/2" to 5-7/8".

1

Enter the desired Double Staple Space with the[+] [-] keys, then press the [OK] key.

● If you want to make the input in milimeters, set Inch Input to [OFF] inthe Additional Function settings. (See “Setting Inch Input,” on p.4-11.)

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●The initial setting is " 4-3/4" ".

NOTICE●This setting is not required when the Finisher is not installed.

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● Standard key 1

● Standard key 2

Setting Standard KeysYou can store up to two Standard keys from the Zoom, Finisher and Two-sided keys on the BasicFeatures screen, the keys in the Special Features screen, or the memory keys containing copy jobsstored in the Mode Memory.

1

Press the [▼] or [▲] keys to display the desiredmode to be stored as a Standard key. Selectthe item, then press the [OK] key.Lightly dimmed lettering in the list of modes indicates that themode has already been stored.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

Example:Standard keys 1 and 2 are displayed in thetouch panel display as shown below.

3

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Custom Copy SettingsMEMO

●The Custom Copy Settings screen is made up of several screens. Use the [▲] and [▼] keys to scroll to thedesired screen and make the required settings.

●When [▲] or [▼] should be pressed, the indication is displayed in this manual.

Settin

g S

tand

ard K

eys

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Setting Automatic Collate ON/OFFThis function allows automatic selection of the Collate mode when the original is placed in the feeder.This is helpful when making multiple copies, because the user does not need to remember to select theCollate mode.

MEMO●The initial setting is “ON”.●Turn Auto Collate OFF and set the Collate mode when you want to keep the print direction fixed when

making prints on papers with headers or punched holes, or when you want to make a large amount ofprints of one page when the Finisher-D1 is attached.To avoid forgetting to set the Collate mode in such cases, we recommend setting the Collate mode as thestandard mode. (See “Changing the Current Standard Settings” on p.4-31. )

●When you turn Auto Collate OFF and set the Collate mode, papers will be output facing down even whenthe number of originals is one.

●When you turn Auto Collate OFF and set the Collate mode when the Finisher-D1 is attached, the paperswill be output to Tray B. (Transparencies and non standard size papers are not included.)

1 Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Auto OrientationUsing parameters such as original size and zoom ratio, this function automatically rotates the copyimage to the most suitable position for the specified copy paper size.

MEMO●The initial setting is “ON”.

1

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the[OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows.Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●When zoom is set to 100%, only standard paper sizes

up to LTR can be rotated.●When auto paper selection is selected, the paper

matching the width will be displayed as the optimumsize if there is no paper with the optimum length.

Au

to O

rientatio

nS

etting

Au

tom

atic Co

llate ON

/OF

F

Custom Copy Settings

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Custom Copy Settings

Photo ModeSets the Photo mode. When the Photo mode is set to “ON”, “Printed Image” or “Photo” is displayed inthe basic features screen when “Photo Mode” is selected.

MEMO●The initial setting is “OFF”.

1

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the[OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3P

ho

to M

od

eS

AD

F A

uto

Feed

SADF Auto FeedSets whether or not to start copying automatically when an original is placed in the SADF tray.

MEMO●The initial setting is “ON”.

1 Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the[OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

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Ch

ang

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the F

it Imag

e Ad

justm

ent

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the[OK] key.

2

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Changing the Fit Image AdjustmentThe following Fit Image mode settings can be changed and registered:• Copy Ratio : Reduction ratio can be set.• Center Shift : Image copied can be shifted to the center of the page.• Lose Bit of Image : When making copies with the Fit Image Mode, outline or shadow produced

around the image can be deleted.

MEMO●The initial settings are Copy ratio “93%”, Center Shift “ON” and Lose Bit of Image “OFF”.

1

Set the copy ratio using the [+] or [–] key.2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appearsagain.

4

Set [COPY RATIO], [CENTER SHIFT] and[LOSE BIT OF IMAGE], then press the[OK] key.

3

MEMO●Usually when copying, a few inches (millimeters)

around the edges of originals are not copied andmay appear blank on copy sheets.

●Even if Center Shift is set to “ON”, it may nottake effect, depending on the size of the imageand copy paper.

MEMO●The copy ratio can be set from 90%-99%, in 1%

increments. Note that even if you set “LOSE BIT OFIMAGE” to “OFF”, the image may be cut off if the ratio isset to enlarge.

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Setting the Job Duration DisplayWhen the Job Duration display is set to “ON”, the time remaining until completion of the copy job (JobDuration Time) is indicated in minutes on the touch panel display. (The job duration time is not displayedfor some copy modes.)

MEMO●The initial setting is “OFF”.●The job duration time is not displayed for the Transp. Interlving, Cover/Sht Insertion, Rotate-collate,

Rotate-group and Dif. Size Original modes.

1

Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the[OK] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

Settin

g th

e Job

Du

ration

Disp

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Custom Copy Settings

Changing the Current Standard Settings"Standard Settings" refers to a combination of copy modes that the machine is set to after the power isturned ON or when the

Reset

key is pressed. This section describes how to store the currently set copysettings as the Standard Settings. Standard Settings can also be returned to their initial settings (defaults).

MEMO●The Standard mode initial settings (defaults) are as follows:

Copy quantity : 1Paper selection : AutomaticExposure/Image quality : A

1

Press the [STORE] key.2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1 Sto

ring

the S

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s

Storing the Standard Settings

MEMO●To change the Standard settings, copy settings must already have been stored as the Standard settings.

Select the [YES] or [NO] key.■ To store the currently displayed settings as

the Standard Settings:Select the [YES] key.

■ To cancel storing the currently displayedsettings as the Standard Settings:Select the [NO] key.

3

The settings displayed here are the currently set copysettings. Press the [▼] or [▲] keys to display copymodes that do not fit in the display area.

This screen is displayed for about 2 seconds.

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Initializin

g th

e Stan

dard

Settin

gs

Custom Copy Settings

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screenappears again.

5

Select the [YES] or [NO] key.■ To initialize the Standard Settings:

Select the [YES] key.

■ To cancel initialization of the StandardSettings:Select the [NO] key. The display returns to the display instep 2.

3

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

4

1

Select the [INITIALIZE] key.2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Initializing the Standard Settings

When initialization is completed, themessage on the left appears. Thedisplay then returns to the CustomCopy Settings screen.

4

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Custom Copy Settings

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appearsagain.

4

When initialization is completed, the mes-sage on the left appears. The displayreturns to the Custom Copy Settingsscreen.

3

Resto

ring

Settin

gs to

Initial S

etting

s

Restoring Settings to Initial SettingsItems that have been changed in the Custom Copy Settings mode can be returned to their factorydefaults (initial settings).

1

Select the [YES] or [NO] key.■ To initialize custom copy settings:

Select the [YES] key. Proceed to step 3.

■ To cancel initialization of custom copy settings:Select the [NO] key. The display returns to the Custom CopySettings screen.

2

1

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Image Server Custom Settings

Mail Box Setting/StoringWhen using the Mail Box, you must set and store each mail box item beforehand.

MEMO●The Mail Box can store up to 100 items (Box number : 00 to 99).

1

Press the Mail Box number, then press the[STORE] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Mail B

ox S

etting

/Sto

ring

Enter the Mail Box name, then press the[OK] key.

3

MEMO●For details on how to enter the characters, see

“Entering Characters on the Touch-PanelDisplay” on p. 8-16.

● If you wish to cancel storing, press the [C] key.

NOTICE●This setting is not requied when the printer function is not installed.

MEMO●You can also select a Mail Box by entering the Mail Box

number using the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ).

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Mail B

ox S

etting

/Sto

ring

Enter the password with the Number keys ( 0 -9 ), then press the [OK] key.

4

Set the amount of time to elapse before receiveddocuments are automatically deleted by pressingthe [▲] or [▼] key, then press the [OK] key.

5

MEMO● If no password is registered, press the [OK] key.●You can delete the number you entered by pressing the C

key.● If you wish to cancel registration, press the [C] key.

NOTICE●Since there is no way to check the password registered,

please record the password you registered and keep itseparately.

MEMO●The initial setting is “2 hours”.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

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Deleting a Mail Box

Deletin

g a M

ail Bo

x

1

Select the Mail Box you wish to delete, thenpress the [DELETE] key.

2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Enter the password, then press the [OK] key.3

MEMO●Enter the password used when the mail box was

registered. (See "Mail Box Setting/Storing" on p.4-34.)If a password is not registered, this operation isnot required.

Press the [YES] or [NO] key.

■ If you wish to deleteSelect the [YES] key.

■ If you do not wish to deleteSelect the [NO] key.

4

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screenappears again.

5

NOTICE●You cannot delete a Mail Box if there is data remaining in it.

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Setting the Hard Disk Memory AssignmentSets the hard disk memory assignment.

MEMO●The initial setting is “500 MB”.

1

Press the [STORE/ERASE] key.2

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [▼] or [▲] key to set the reservedmemory, then press the [OK] key.

3

Settin

g th

e Hard

Disk M

emo

ry Assig

nm

entPress the [DONE] key.

Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appearsagain.

4

NOTICE●The figure you can set depends on the amount of

image forms that have already been registered.● If the Mail Box capacity is set to the maximum

value, then registration of image forms will not bepossible.

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Replacing the Toner Cartridge ........................................................ 5-8

Consumables and Option.............................................................. 5-10

Chapter 5Loading Paper and Replacingthe Toner Cartridge

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MEMO●The following size copy paper can be loaded in the drawers:

• 1st and 2nd drawer: LTR• 3rd and 4th drawer: 11" x 17" to STMTR

Loading Paper

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This section describes how to load paper in the paper drawers.

Loading Paper in the DrawersWhen the selected drawer runs out of copy paper during copying,the display on the left appears to indicate that the selected paperdrawer or stack bypass has run out of paper.

Press the drawer release button of the paper drawerin which you wish to load paper.

1

CAUTION●When loading copy paper, take care not to cut your hands on the

edges of the copy paper.

NOTICE●The message will also appear if the selected paper drawer is not

fully inserted into the machine. Properly insert the paper drawer.

MEMO●You can check the amount of paper remaining in the paper drawer

by looking at the remaining paper quantity display on the front ofthe paper drawer.

● If the above message appears during copying, load copy paper,and restart the copy operation. The remaining copies will be made.

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Open a package of copy paper, and removethe paper stack.

3

NOTICE●Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and

store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight.●Do not copy on the following types of copy stock. Doing

so may cause a paper jam.• Severely curled or wrinkled paper.• Transparencies for full-color copiers.• Paper on which color images have been copied.• Paper which has been copied on using a digital full color

copier (do not copy on the reverse side either).• Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer

printer (do not copy on the reverse side either).

MEMO●Drawer 1 and 2 hold up to about 1500 sheets of copy

paper each (20-lb bond (80g/m2)).●Drawer 3 and 4 hold up to about 550 sheets of copy

paper each (20-lb bond (80g/m2)).●For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper

recommended by Canon.

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Loading Paper

Grip the handle and pull out the paper drawer until itstops.

2

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Gently push the paper drawer back into themachine until it clicks.

5

NOTICE●Never place paper or any other items in the open part

of the paper drawer next to the paper stack. Doing somay cause paper jams.

MEMO●When output has been canceled due to insufficient

paper, load the paper and follow the instructionsdisplayed in the touch panel display. The machine willthen resume output of copies.

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Loading Paper

Turn the paper stack over, and place it in the paperdrawer.Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack againstthe right wall of the paper drawer.

4

NOTICE● If the copy paper is curled, curl it down before placing it in

the paper drawer.●Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not

exceed the limit mark at the back of the paper drawer.●When loading paper in the stack bypass, load the paper

directly after opening the package without turning the paperstack over.

●Make sure that the paper size setting in the paper drawermatches the size of paper to be loaded.

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Press the drawer release button of the paperdrawer.

1

Grip the handle and pull out the paper draweruntil it stops.

Loading Paper

Loading Paper for the First TimeWhen loading paper for the first time, you must adjust the paper drawer guides to match the paper size you wishto load, and set the size plate of the paper drawer. This should be done before loading paper.

Set the size plate for the paper size to beloaded in the paper drawer.

2

3

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Load the copy paper.(See "Loading Paper in the Drawers" on p. 5-2 and "Adjusting a PaperDrawer to Hold a Different Paper Size" on p. 5-7.)

4

Return the paper drawer to its original position.(See "Loading Paper in the Drawers" on p. 5-2. )

5

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Loading Paper

Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper SizeIf you want to load a new paper size in a paper drawer, follow the procedure described below to adjustthe paper drawer guides.You can adjust the paper drawers to hold the following standard paper sizes : 11" x 17", LGL, LTR andLTRR.

Squeeze the lever on the length guide as shown inthe figure and slide the length guide to align it withthe mark for the desired paper size.

1

Squeeze the lever on the width guide as shownin the figure. Without releasing the lever, slidethe width guide to align it with the mark for thedesired paper size.

2

Change the paper drawer’s size plate sothat it matches the new paper size that youloaded.

3

MEMO●The paper sizes loaded in the lower two drawers can be changed.●The paper sizes in the upper two drawers can be changed by your service representative. For more

details, contact your service representative.

When loading 11" x 17" size copy paper, slide thelength guide all the way to the left, and drop itdownward.

NOTICE●Not adjusting the guides correctly might cause paper

jams, dirty copies or make the inside of the machinedirty. To prevent these problems from occurring, makecertain that the guides are adjusted correctly for theloaded paper size.

Length guide

Width guide

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When there is only a small amount of toner remaining, the message shown below prompt-ing you to replace the toner cartridge appears in the touch panel display.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

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When there is only a small amount of toner remaining, themessage to the right appears in the display.Copies can still be made, but at this time you should purchasenew toner so that you have it on hand when it is needed. If youpress the [?] key, a message appears describing how to addtoner.

Open the toner supply cover.1

Gently pull out the toner cartridge.2

When the toner has run out and copies can no longer bemade, the message describing how to add toner appears inthe display. Add toner following the described procedure.

WARNING●Never dispose of waste toner in a fire or incinerator. Doing so may

result in an explosion.

MEMO●When this message appears, approximately 200 copies can

still be made (LTR-size Canon Standard Chart). However,since this number may vary depending upon the original, it isrecommended that the toner be replaced as soon as possible.

CAUTION●When removing the used toner cartridge from the

machine, remove the cartridge carefully to prevent tonerfrom scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If tonerenters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with coldwater and consult a physician.

REQUEST●Use only the toner cartridge recommended for use on this

machine.

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Gently push the new toner cartridge into the tonercartridge position.

3

Close the toner supply cover.4

NOTICE●Before setting the new toner cartridge, remove the sealing

tape from the front of the new toner cartridge.

MEMO●Push in the new toner cartridge until the toner cartridge ▲

marks align with the ▼ marks on the main unit.

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Consumables and Option

Co

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The following consumables and accessories are available from Canon.For details, consult your service representative.

Consumables

Copy stock

In addition to plain paper (11" x 17", LGL, LTR, STMT), transparencies,labels and other types of copy stock are available. For details, consult yourservice representative.

REQUEST●For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper recommended

by Canon.●To prevent moisture build-up, store any remaining copy paper

tightly wrapped in its original package.

Black toner

When the "Add toner" message appears in the touch panel display, replacethe toner cartridge with a new toner cartridge which has been approved foruse with this machine. Only black toner can be used with this machine.

WARNING●Do not store copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as this

may cause the copy paper to ignite and result in burns or a fire.

WARNING●Never dispose of waste toner in a fire or incinerator. Doing so may

result in an explosion.●Store toner cartridges in a cool location away from direct sunlight.

The recommended storage conditions are as follows: temperaturebelow 86°F, and humidity below 80%.

●Do not store toner cartridges in places exposed to open flames, asthis may cause the toner to ignite and result in burns or a fire.

We recommend that you order copy stock and toner cartridges from yourservice representative before they run out.

Genuine supplies

Canon has developed and manufactured parts, supplies and GPR-1 Tonerspecifically for use in this machine. As such, for superior print quality, werecommend that you use Canon-GENUINE brand parts, supplies and GPR-1Toner in this machine.Ask your authorized Canon-GENUINE brand parts, supplies and GPR-1Toner.

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Option

Cassette

The paper drawer can be adjusted to hold the copy paper size you want toload. For instructions on how to adjust paper drawers for copy paper sizes,see “Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size” on p.5-7.You can adjust the paper drawer for the following paper sizes:11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR.

Op

tion

Consumables and Option

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Routine Cleaning............................................................................ 6-20

Self-diagnostic (Error) Display ..................................................... 6-23

Service Call Message .................................................................... 6-25

Chapter 6Troubleshooting

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Clearing Paper Jams

Disp

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to C

lear the Jam

If a paper jam occurs, the following display appears in the touch panel display.

Display Indicating How to Clear the JamThe display indicating thelocation of the paper jamappears in the touch paneldisplay, followed by instruc-tions on how to clear thepaper jam. This display willrepeatedly appear in thetouch panel display until thepaper jam is entirelycleared.

Inspect all areas which appear in the touch panel display, and remove any jammed paper.See the appropriate pages for instructions on how to find and remove jammed paper.

Display indicating locations of the paper jam and page number describing how to removejammed copy paper.

1

Stack bypass (See p. 6-16)

Right cover (See p. 6-9)

Main unit (See p. 6-4)

Duplexing unit (See p. 6-7)

Paper drawer 3 or 4 (See p. 6-14)

Feeder (See p. 6-18)

Example of display indicating thelocation of the paper jam.

Example of display indicating howto clear the paper jam.

NOTICE● If a jammed paper tears while removing it, be sure to remove any remaining pieces from inside the

machine.

Paper drawer 1 (See p. 6-10)

CAUTION●When removing jammed originals or copy paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the original or copy

paper.●When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not allow necklaces, bracelets or

other metal objects to touch the inside of the machine, as this may result in burns or electrical shock.●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside the machine, take care not to allow the toner on the

jammed copy paper to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If theybecome dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing with warm water will set the toner and make itimpossible to remove the toner stains.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside the machine, remove the jammed copy paper gently toprevent the toner on the paper from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If toner enters your eyes or mouth,wash immediately with cold water and consult a physician.

Paper drawer 2(See p. 6-12)

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Deck-C1 (See p. 7-3)

Finisher-D1 (See p. 7-10, 7-12)

If a paper jam occurs within the accessories, see the description on the pages for theaccessory in question.

Finisher-D1 Paper Deck-C1

After you have removed all paper jams at the locations indicated in the touchpanel display, restore the levers and covers to the positions they were inbefore the paper jam occurred.

2

Continue operations following the instructions displayed in the touch paneldisplay.■ If there is remaining paper to be removed

The display indicating how to clear the paper jam appears in the touch panel display.Repeat the procedure from step 1.

3

MEMO●Once you have cleared the paper jam in the feeder, a screen prompting you to carry out the

necessary procedures to restart operations appears on the touch panel display. Restartoperations according to the instructions on the screen.

●Once you have cleared the paper jam and restarted operations, the remaining copies will bemade.

Saddle Finisher-D2 (For details, see the SaddleFinisher-D2 Manual.)

Saddle Finisher-D2

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in the Main UnitIf a paper jam occurs in the main unit, a display similar to the one on the leftappears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, and followthe procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Open the front cover of the main unit.1

Move the green lever in the direction of thearrow.

2

Grip the lever and pull out the fixing unit.3

MEMO● If the fixing unit and duplexing unit are pulled out

together, see “Paper Jam in the Duplexing Unit”on p.6-7.

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Clearing Paper Jams

Open the left cover.5

Turn the green knob in the direction of thearrow, and remove any jammed paper.

6

Close the cover.7

CAUTION●The parts located around the cover are subject to

high temperatures. When removing jammed paper,take care not to touch anything in this area exceptthis cover.

Remove any remaining jammed paper from thefixing unit.

4

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Clearing Paper Jams

Gently push the fixing unit back into its originalposition.

8

Return the green lever to its original position.9

Remove all jammed papers, and close thefront cover.

10

Follow the instructions in the touchpanel display.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam" on p.6-2.)

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in the Duplexing UnitIf a paper jam occurs in the duplexing unit, a display similar to the one on theleft appears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, andfollow the procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Open the front cover of the main unit.1

Turn the green knob in the direction of thearrow, and forward the jammed paper to theduplexing unit.

2

Gently pull out the duplexing unit.3

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Remove any remaining jammed paper from theduplexing unit.

4

Remove any jammed paper while pressing theleft cover downward as shown in the figure.

5

Open the duplexing transport unit, andremove any jammed papers.

6

Gently push the duplexing unit back toits original position.

7

Clearing Paper Jams

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Remove any jammed paper, andclose the front cover.

8

Follow the instructions in thetouch panel display.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear theJam" on p. 6-2.)

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in the Right CoverIf a paper jam occurs in the right cover, a display similar to the one on the leftappears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, and followthe procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Open the right cover of the main unit.1

Remove any jammed paper.2

Close the right cover.3

Follow the instructions in the touchpanel display.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam," on p.6-2.)

4

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in Paper Drawer 1If a paper jam occurs in drawer 1, a display similar to the one on the leftappears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, and followthe procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Open the right cover of the main unit.1

Remove any jammed paper.2

Press the drawer release button of thedrawer indicated on the touch panel displayuntil the paper drawer comes out.

3

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Clearing Paper Jams

Remove any jammed paper.4

Return the paper drawer to its original position.5

Follow the instructions in the touch paneldisplay.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam," on p. 6-2.)

6

NOTICE● If the paper jam message remains in the display,

follow the directions in the display, and checkagain for any jammed paper.

CAUTION●When returning the paper drawer to its original position,

be careful not to catch your finger between the edge ofthe paper drawer and the main unit.

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in Paper Drawer 2If a paper jam occurs in drawer 2, a display similar to the one on the leftappears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, and followthe procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Open the front cover of the main unit.1

Turn the green knob in the direction of thearrow so as to feed the jammed paper to theduplexing unit.

2

Gently pull out the duplexing unit.3

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Clearing Paper Jams

Remove any remaining jammed paper from theduplexing unit.

4

Remove any jammed paper.6

Return the paper drawer to its originalposition.

7

Follow the instructions in the touchpanel display.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam,"on p. 6-2.)

8

NOTICE● If the paper jam message remains in

the display, follow the directions in thedisplay, and check again for anyjammed paper.

CAUTION●When returning the paper drawer to its

original position, be careful not to catch yourfinger between the edge of the paper drawerand the main unit.

Press the drawer release button of the drawerindicated on the touch panel display until thepaper drawer comes out.

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Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in Paper Drawer 3 or 4If a paper jam occurs in drawer 3 or 4, a display similar to the one on the leftappears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, and followthe procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Press the drawer release button of the paperdrawer indicated in the touch panel display until thepaper drawer comes out.

1

Pull out the paper drawer.2

Remove any jammed paper.3

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Clearing Paper Jams

Return the paper drawer to its original position.4

Follow the instructions in the touch paneldisplay.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam," on p. 6-2.)

5

NOTICE● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow

the directions in the display, and check again for anyjammed paper.

CAUTION●When returning the paper drawer to the original position, be

careful not to catch your finger between the top of the paperdrawer and the main unit.

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Clearin

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in th

e Stack B

ypass

Clearing Paper Jams

Clearing a Paper Jam in the Stack BypassIf a paper jam occurs in the stack bypass, a display similar to the one on theleft appears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, andfollow the procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Remove all paper from the stack bypass.1

Pull out any jammed paper from the stackbypass.

3

Open the stack bypass cover.2

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aper Jam

in th

e Stack B

ypass

Clearing Paper Jams

Follow the instructions in the touch panel display.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam," on p. 6-2.)

5

Close the stack bypass cover.4

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eeder

Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam in the FeederIf a paper jam occurs in the feeder, a display similar to the one on the leftappears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, and followthe procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touch paneldisplay to remove the jammed paper.

Open the feeder cover, and remove any originalsremaining on the feeder.

1

Open the feeder cover completely, and removeany jammed originals.

2

After removing all jammed originals, closethe feeder cover.

3

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Clearing Paper Jams

Open the feeder, and open the left cover whileholding it in the center. Remove any originals.

4

Remove any originals from the platenglass.

6

Follow the instructions in the touchpanel display.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam" onp. 6-2.)

8

Close the feeder.7

Open the right cover, and remove any jammedoriginal.

5

NOTICE●When opening the left cover, hook your thumb into the slot

near the center of the cover as shown in the illustration. Ifyou hold the cover in an area other than this slot, the covermay bocome deformed.

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Routine Cleaning

Orig

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Clean

ly

Original is not Scanning CleanlyIf the original is not scanning cleanly, clean the platen glass and the feeding belt.

WARNING●When cleaning the machine, first turn OFF the main power switch and unplug the power plug. Failure to

observe these items may result in a fire or electrical shock.●Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner or other solvents for cleaning. Doing so might result in plastic

parts becoming deformed.

Platen Glass

Clean the platen glass with a cloth dampened with wateror a mild cleaning agent, then wipe with a dry cloth.

Feeding Belt

Move the feeding belt with your hand as you wipe it witha cloth dampened with water or a mild cleaning agent,then wipe with a dry cloth.

CAUTION●Unplug the power plug from the outlet at least once year, and clean the area around the base of the plug’s

metal pins to ensure all dust is removed. If dust accumulates in this area, it may result in a fire.

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Routine Cleaning

Original Scanned Using The Feeder Becomes Dirty (FEEDER CLEANING)If your originals have black streaks or appear dirty after feeding them in the feeder, perform Feeder Clean-ing. Cleaning is accomplished by repeatedly feeding blank originals (copy sheets) through the feeder.

MEMO● It takes about 10 seconds to clean the feeder.

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Place 10 blank LTR-size copy sheets in thefeeder, then press the [START] key.

2

When Feeder Cleaning is completed, thedisplay returns to the Adjustment/Cleaningscreen.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●To cancel Feeder Cleaning, press the [C] key.

● When the feeder is being cleaned, the message on the leftappears in the touch panel display.

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Routine Cleaning

Ou

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CL

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Output Sheets are Dirty (WIRE CLEANING)If dirt appears on copies, clean the wire of the corona assemblies as the need arises.

MEMO● It takes about 30 seconds to clean the wire.

Call up the desired screen as follows:Additional Functions

Key

1

Press the [START] key.2

When Wire Cleaning is completed, thedisplay returns to the Adjustment/Cleaningscreen.

Press the [DONE] key.Repeat this until the Basic Features screen appears again.

3

MEMO●To cancel Wire Cleaning, press the [C] key.

● While wire cleaning is being performed, the message to the leftappears in the touch panel display.

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rror) D

isplays

Self-diagnostic (Error) Display

Load LTR-size paper.

The paper drawer loaded with the correct paper

size is not inserted into the machine.

Load the indicated paper size in a paper drawer.

● If you press the Start

key while this message

appears, copying will be performed with the

currently selected paper size.

Message/Cause Remedy

Return pg.1 to the top and press the Start key.

Copying was stopped due to a problem with the

feeder.

Arrange the originals in page order with the first

page on top. Place the originals back in the feeder

original supply tray, then press the Start

key.

Remove the paper from the copy tray.

Copies from the previous copy job remain in the

output tray.

The stacking limit of the tray has been reached.

Remove the copies from the tray, then press theStart

key.

When you remove all of the paper from the

output tray, the remaining copies will be made.

Self-diagnostic (Error) DisplaysSelf-diagnostic (error) messages appear in the touch panel display at the following times:

■ When copying cannot be performed because of an operational error.■ When you need to make a judgment or take some action during copying.

If a self-diagnostic message appears, follow the instructions in the touch panel display.

The feeder is out of order.

The feeder is out of order. Contact your service representative.

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Self-d

iagn

ostic (E

rror) D

isplays

Message/Cause Remedy

Paper has jammed in the ● area.

An original jam or paper jam has occurred,

preventing you from making copies.

Remove paper from the machine following the

guidance messages in the touch panel display.

(See “Clearing Paper Jams,” on p. 6-2.)

Add toner.

There is not enough toner to make copies. Replace the toner cartridge with the recom-

mended toner cartridge.

(See “Replacing the Toner Cartridge,” on p. 5-8.)

Load paper.

The machine has run out of paper. No more copies

can be made.

The drawer is not correctly inserted.

Load paper.

(See “Loading paper,” on p. 5-2.)

Insert the drawer as far as it will go.

(See “Loading paper,” on p. 5-2.)

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Service C

all Messag

e

Service Call Message

Turn the main power switch OFF. Allow at least 10seconds before turning the main power switch backON.

1

If the machine still does not operate normally,carry out the following procedure, then contactyour service representative:

• Turn the main power switch OFF.• Unplug the power cable from the outlet.

2

If a malfunction occurs and the machine will not operatenormally, the message on the left (the service callmessage) will appear in the touch panel display.

If this message appears, follow the procedure describedbelow.

WARNING●Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet hands, as this may

result in electrical shock.

CAUTION●Always grasp the plug portion when unplugging the power cord.

Pulling on the power cord may expose or snap the core wire, orotherwise damage the power cord. If the cord is damaged, this couldcause an electricity leak and result in a fire or electrical shock.

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System Configuration ...................................................................... 7-2

Paper Deck-C1 .................................................................................. 7-3

Fnisher-D1 ........................................................................................ 7-7

Chapter 7Handling Options

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System Configuration

System

Co

nfig

uratio

n

Main Unit

Paper Deck-C1(P.7-3)

Finisher-D1(P.7-7)

Saddle Finisher-D2(For details, see the Saddle Finisher-D2 Manual provided separately)

Control Card

The following options can be connected to the machine.

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Paper Deck-C1

Parts and Their Functions

If you attach the Paper Deck-C1 to the machine, one extra size of copy paper can be usedin addition to the copy paper sizes in the drawers of the main unit.Up to 3500 sheets (20-lb bond (80g/m2)) of copy paper can be loaded in the paper deck.

Release LeverPress to remove the PaperDeck from the Main Unit. Open button

Press to load copy paper or to checkfor a paper jam.

Paper DeckMax. 3500 copy sheets (20-lbbond (80g/m2)) can be stacked.

Paper Supply indicatorEnables you to check the amount ofpaper remaining in the Paper Deck.

Paper Jam in the Paper Deck

If a paper jam occurs in the Paper Deck-C1, a display similar to the one onthe left appears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred,and follow the procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touchpanel display to remove the jammed paper.

CAUTION●When removing jammed originals or copy paper, take care not to cut

your hands on the edges of the original or copy paper.●When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the

machine, do not allow necklaces, bracelets or other metal objects totouch the inside of the machine, as this may result in burns or electricalshock.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside themachine, take care not to allow the toner on the jammed copy paper tocome into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty yourhands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with coldwater. Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossibleto remove the toner stains.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside themachine, remove the jammed copy paper gently to prevent the toner onthe paper from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If tonerenters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water andconsult a physician.

Parts an

d T

heir F

un

ction

sP

aper Jam

in th

e Pap

er Deck

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ptions

Paper Deck-C1

Press the release lever to remove the Paper Deckfrom the main unit.

1

Remove any jammed paper.2

Press the Open button to open the PaperDeck.

3

Remove any jammed paper.4P

aper Jam

in th

e Pap

er Deck

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ptions

Close the Paper Deck and reconnect it to the main unit.5

Follow the instructions in the touch panel dis-play.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam," on p. 6-2.)

6

Press the Open button to open the Paper Deck.1

Open a package of copy paper, and remove thepaper stack.

2

Loading Paper in the Paper Deck

NOTICE●Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and

store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight.●Do not copy on the following types of copy stock. Doing

so may cause a paper jam.• Severely curled or wrinkled paper• Transparencies for full-color copiers.• Paper on which color images have been copied• Paper which has been copied on using a digital full color

copier (do not copy on the reverse side either)• Paper which has been printed on using a thermal trans-

fer printer (do not copy on the reverse side either)

MEMO●The Paper Deck holds up to about 3500 sheets of copy

paper (20-lb bond (80g/m2)).●For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper

recommended by Canon.

Paper Deck-C1

Lo

adin

g P

aper in

the P

aper D

eck

CAUTION●When reconnecting the Paper Deck to the main unit, be

careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result inpersonal injury.

CAUTION●When loading copy paper, take care not to cut your

hands on the edges of the copy paper.

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ptions

Turn the paper stack over, and place it in the paperdrawer.

3

NOTICE● If the copy paper is curled, curl it down before placing it in the

paper drawer.●Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed

the limit mark at the back of the paper drawer.

Paper Deck-C1

Close the Paper Deck.4

Main Specifications

3500 sheets (20-lb bond (80g/m2))Paper deck capacity

Acceptable paper sizes

Paper Deck-C1Name

LTR

20-1/2" × 12-3/4" × 23" (519mm × 323mm × 583mm)Dimensions (H × W × D)

Approx. 90.3lb (41kg)Weight

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION●When returning the Paper Deck to its original position,

be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this mayresult in personal injury.

Main

Sp

ecification

s

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Finisher-D1The Finisher-D1 is equipped with the following functions :

■A Collate function for collating copies into sets arranged in page order.■A Group function for grouping together and outputting all copies of the same original.■A Staple-Collate function for collating and automatically stapling copies into sets

arranged in page order.

Tray BCopy or printer outputis delivered to thistray.

Parts an

d T

heir F

un

ction

s

Tray AThe following types of copiesare output to Tyay A:• Interrupt copies• Non-collate prints• Face upward copies

Upper coverOpen to remove jammed copy paper.(See “Paper Jam occurs while Non-collating,” on p. 7-10 and “Paper Jamoccurs while Collating, Grouping orStaple-collating,” on p. 7-12.)

Front coverOpen this cover to replace the staplecartridge in the staple unit, or when apaper jam or staple jam occurs. (See“Paper Jam occurs while Non-collating,” on p. 7-10, “Paper Jamoccurs while Collating, Grouping orStaple-collating,” on p. 7-12,“Replacing the Staple Cartridge,” onp. 7-15 and “Removing JammedStaples from the Stapler Unit,” on p.7-17.)

MEMO●You cannot use the Transparency Interleaving mode in combination with the Collate function, Group function

or Staple-collate function.

Parts and Their Functions

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Finisher-D1

Collate ModeThis function automatically collates copy sets into page order before they are delivered and slightlyshifts the output position of copy sets to make them easier to handle.

Co

llate Mo

de

Gro

up

Mo

de

Stap

le-collate M

od

e

Group ModeThis function outputs all copies of the same page in one set and slightly shifts the output position ofcopy sets to make them easier to handle.

MEMO●These functions shift each set of output paper 1-1/4" before

delivery, when the Collate function or Group function has beenset, and copies are made or prints output from a computer.

●The tray moves down when each set of paper is delivered.When the delivered paper reaches the stacking limit of the tray,the copying stops temporarily.After you remove the delivered paper from the tray, the traymoves up the corresponding distance and copying of theremaining sets restarts.

about 1 1/4"

5

1

•••5

1

•••5

1

•••

Staple-collate ModeThis function automatically collates copy sets into page order, staples the sets, and outputs them.

CAUTION●Do not put your hand in the tray’s stapling area when the machine is equipped with the Finisher. Doing so

may result in injury.

MEMO●The tray moves down when each set of paper is delivered. When the delivered paper reaches the stacking

limit of the tray, or the count of the sets of paper exceeds 100, the copying stops temporarily. Remove all thepaper on the tray, and the remaining copying and stapling will restart.

● If the number of sheets in a copy set exceeds 50, Staple-collate will not be performed. Only the Collatefunction will be performed.

● If the machine stops during stapling and a message is displayed, it means that almost all of the staples havebeen used up and the staple cartridge must be replaced. Replace the staple cartridge in this case. (See“Replacing the Staple Cartridge,” on p. 7-15.)

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Finisher-D1

Stap

le-collate M

od

e

Copies are stapled at the following places.

■ When an original is placed on the platen glass:

Copies are stapled here. Copies are stapled here.

■ When originals are placed in the Feeder:

Corner Staple Double Staple

Copies are stapled here.Copies are stapled here.

Corner Staple Double Staple

NOTICE●You cannot corner-staple

STMTR paper.●You cannot double-staple LGL,

LTRR, STMT or STMTR paper.

MEMO●You can adjust the double staple space. (See “Adjusting the Double Staple Space,” on p.4-25.)

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ptions

Paper Jam Occurs while Non-collating

If a paper jam occurs while non-collating, a display similar to the one on theleft appears in the touch panel display. Check where the jam occurred, andfollow the procedure below and the procedure that appears in the touchpanel display to remove the jammed paper.

Finisher-D1

Remove any paper protruding from the outputtray.

1

Open the front cover.2P

aper Jam

Occu

rs wh

ile No

n-co

llating

CAUTION●When removing jammed originals or copy paper, take care not to cut

your hands on the edges of the original or copy paper.●When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the

machine, do not allow necklaces, bracelets or other metal objects totouch the inside of the machine, as this may result in burns or electricalshock.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside themachine, take care not to allow the toner on the jammed copy paper tocome into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty yourhands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with coldwater. Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossibleto remove the toner stains.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside themachine, remove the jammed copy paper gently to prevent the toner onthe paper from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If tonerenters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water andconsult a physician.

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Finisher-D1

Turn the green knob, and remove any jammedpaper.

4

Press the green lever, and remove anyjammed paper.

5

Close the top cover.6

Close the front door.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam,"on p. 6-2.)

7

Pap

er Jam O

ccurs w

hile N

on

-collatin

g

Open the top cover, and check the inside of theFinisher.

3

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ptions

Paper Jam Occurs while Collating, Grouping or Staple-collating

If a paper jam occurs while collating, grouping or staple-collating, thedisplay at left will appear. Remove any jammed paper in the machine, thencheck the Finisher using the following procedure, and remove any jammedpaper.

Open the front cover.1

Finisher-D1

Paper Jam

Occurs w

hile Collating, G

rouping and Staple-C

ollatingOpen the top cover, and check the inside ofthe Finisher.

2

CAUTION●When removing jammed originals or copy paper, take care not to cut

your hands on the edges of the original or copy paper.●When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the

machine, do not allow necklaces, bracelets or other metal objects totouch the inside of the machine, as this may result in burns or electricalshock.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside themachine, take care not to allow the toner on the jammed copy paper tocome into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty yourhands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with coldwater. Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossibleto remove the toner stains.

●When removing copy paper which has become jammed inside themachine, remove the jammed copy paper gently to prevent the toner onthe paper from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If tonerenters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water andconsult a physician.

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ptions

Open the paper delivery guide, andremove any jammed paper.

6

Finisher-D1

Paper Jam

Occurs w

hile Collating, G

rouping and Staple-C

ollating

Turn the green knob, and remove any jammedpaper.

3

Press the green lever, and remove any jammedpaper.

4

Close the top cover.5

Lift up the lever, and remove anyjammed paper.

7

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Handling O

ptions

Return the lever to its original position.8

Pull open the paper delivery guide, and removeany jammed paper.

9

Open the open/close guide, and removeany paper jammed from inside the Finisher.

10

NOTICE●Do not remove any paper from the tray while a copy

job is being performed.

Close the front cover.(See "Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam," on p.6-2.)

11

NOTICE●If the paper jam message remains in the

display, follow the directions in the display,and check again for any jammed paper.

Paper Jam

Occurs w

hile Collating, G

rouping and Staple-C

ollating

Finisher-D1

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ptions

Finisher-D1

Replacing the Staple Cartridge

When the Finisher runs out of staples, the staple cartridge must bereplaced. The message on the left will appear in the touch panel display.Follow the procedure described below to replace the staple cartridge.

Open the front cover of the Finisher1

Push down the green lever.2

Pull out the slightly protruding staplecartridge holding it by its left and rightsides.

3

Rep

lacing

the S

taple C

artridg

e

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ptions

Finisher-D1

Pull out the empty staple case holding it by its leftand right sides.

4

Insert the new staple case.5

Remove the seal fixing the staples bypulling it straight out.

6

Gently push the stapler unit back intothe Finisher until the green lever re-turns to its original position.

7

Make sure that the stapler unit isfirmly secured, then close the frontcover of the Finisher.

8

Rep

lacing

the S

taple C

artridg

e

MEMO●Only one staple case can be inserted at a time.●Use only the special staple case for use on this machine.

MEMO●When you close the cover, the staple

unit automatically performs a “dry”stapling operation several times toreposition the staples.

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ptions

Removing Jammed Staples from the Stapler Unit

If a staple jam occurs, the screen on the left is displayed. Follow theprocedure described below to remove any jammed staples.

Remove the paper waiting to be stapled fromthe delivery tray.

1

Open the front cover of the Finisher.2

Push down the green lever.3

Finisher-D1

Rem

ovin

g Jam

med

Stap

les from

the S

tapler U

nit

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Handling O

ptions

Finisher-D1

Pull out the slightly protruding staple cartrige holding itby its left and right sides.

4

Lower the knob of the staple cartridge.5

Remove all of the staples that slide fromthe staple case.

6

Return the knob of the staple cartridgeto its original position.

7

Return the staple cartridge to itsoriginal position, and close the frontcover.

8

MEMO●When you close the cover, the staple

unit automatically performs a “dry”stapling operation several times toreposition the staples.

Rem

ovin

g Jam

med

Stap

les from

the S

tapler U

nit

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ptions

Finisher-D1Name

17-lb bond to 110-lb index (64 g/m2 to 200 g/m2)Paper

Tray A 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR: 250 sheets 20- lb bond (80 g/m2)

Tray B[Non-collate mode]

LTR, LTRR : 11-1/4" (285 mm) (equivalent to 2000 sheets 20-lb bond (80 g/m2))

11" × 17", LGL : 5-3/4" (145 mm) (equivalent to 1000 sheets 20-lb bond (80 g/m2))

[Collate mode] [Group mode]LTR, LTRR : 11-1/4" (285 mm) (equivalent to 2000 sheets

20-lb bond (80 g/m2)) 11" × 17", LGL : 5-3/4" (145 mm) (equivalent to 1000 sheets

20-lb bond (80 g/m2))[Staple-collate mode]

LTR, LTRR : 100 sets or 11-1/4" (285 mm) (equivalent to 2000 sheets 20-lb bond (80 g/m2))

11" × 17", LGL : 100 sets or 5-3/4" (145 mm) (equivalent to 1000 sheets 20-lb bond (80 g/m2))

Capacity per tray

Staple Unit : 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR 50 sheetsMax. stapling capacity

230WPower consumption

Dimensions (H × W × D)

68-1/2" × 31-3/8" (1738 mm × 795 mm)Installation location (W × D)

39-1/4" × 25-3/4" × 27-7/8" (995 mm × 655 mm × 708 mm)

Coner staple : 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRRDouble staple : 11" × 17", LTR

Available staple size

120V (From Main Unit)Power source

Approx. 141 lb (64 kg)Weight

These specitications are subject to change without notice.

Main Specifications

Finisher-D1

Consumables

Main

Sp

ecification

s/Co

nsu

mab

les

Staple cartridgeUse only the staple cartridges recommended for use on this machine. There is a space behind the front cover (upper)for storing staple cartridges (equivalent to the space occupied by three staple unit staple cartridges).We recommened that you order staple cartridges from your service representative before they run out.

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Operation When User Restrictions Are Enabled ........................... 8-2

Using the Mail Box (When the printer function is installed) ........ 8-5

Entering Characters on the Touch Panel Display ........................ 8-16

Main Specifications........................................................................ 8-18

Index ................................................................................................ 8-21

Chapter 8Appendix

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8–2

Operation When User RestrictionsAre Enabled

Insertin

g th

e Co

ntro

l Card

Inserting the Control CardWhen the optional Control Card is attached to the machine, you must insert the control card beforestarting to make copies.

NOTICE●When the display in step 3 below does not appear in the touch panel display even if the control card is

inserted, check the following:• Make sure that the control card is inserted in the correct direction.• Make sure that the control card is inserted as far as it can go.• Make sure that an unusable control card is not inserted.

MEMO●For details on how to handle the control card, see the Control Card Instruction Manual.

Operations before Using Copy Functions

Press the MEMORYCOPY A or MEMORY

COPY B key.The screen on the left appears.

1

Insert the control card into the card slot makingsure it is facing the correct direction.

2

The Basic Features screen appears in thetouch panel display.

3

MEMO●For details on operations to carry out to turn the power ON,

see "Main Power and Control Panel Power" on p. 1-6.

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Insertin

g th

e Co

ntro

l Card

Operation When User Restrictions Are Enabled

After making copies, remove the control card.The touch panel display returns to the screen for inserting the controlcard.

1

NOTICE●After a control card is removed, it must be inserted again

before copies can be made.

Operations after Using Copy Functions

Entering the Dept. ID and PasswordWhen Department ID Management has been set, the department ID and password must be enteredbefore starting to make copies.

MEMO● If you press the MEMORY

COPY A key or MEMORYCOPY B key when you are using the control card, the message “Insert a control

card.” appears in the touch panel display. Insert the control card into the card slot. (For details, see"Inserting the Control Card" on p. 8-2.)

Operations after Turning the Power ON

Press the MEMORYCOPY A key or MEMORY

COPY B key.The screen on the left appears.

1

Press the [DEPT. ID] key, and enter the depart-ment ID.

2

MEMO●For details on operations to carry out to turn the power ON,

see "Main Power and Control Panel Power" on p. 1-6.

MEMO●Enter the four-digit department ID with the Number

keys ( 0 - 9 ).● If you make a mistake when entering values, press the

C key, and enter the values again.

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En

tering

the D

ept. ID

and

Passw

ord

Press the [PASSWORD] key, and enter the pass-word with the Number keys ( 0 - 9 ).

3

After copying is completed, press the ID key onthe control panel.The screen for entering the department ID and password appears.

● To make copies again, enter the department ID and passwordagain.

1

NOTICE● If you do not press the ID key after finishing your copy

job, any additional copies will be totaled under the samedepartment ID which you previously entered.

Operations after Using Copy Functions

Operation When User Restrictions Are Enabled

MEMO●Enter the four-digit password with the Number keys ( 0 -

9 ).● If you make a mistake when entering the password, press

the C key, and enter the password again.● If a password has not been set, proceed to step 4.

Press the ID key.The Basic Features screen appears in the touch panel display.

● If the department ID and/or password that you entered arewrong, the message "Wrong ID or password" appears. Repeatthe procedure from step 2.

4

MEMO●After making copies, the screen for entering the

password automatically appears after the set time haselapsed if you forget to press the ID key. (See "AutoClear Function" on p. 4-3.)

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

Guide

Interrupt

Additional Functions

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 CID

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8–5

When printing data from a computer using this machine, you can first input the data to a registered MailBox, then print it whenever desired.The printing operation is performed from the main unit and enables you to avoid mixing the prints withcopy output. Also, you can set a password in the Mail Box, enabling you to make prints while preventingother persons from observing the data in the Mail Box.

Usin

g th

e Mailb

ox (W

hen

the p

rinter fu

nctio

n is in

stalled)

NOTICE●You cannot use a Mail Box if the machine does not have a printer function.●Each Mail Box can store up to 100 documents.

Data is sent to a registeredMail Box.

Using the Mail Box(When the printer function is installed)

Print output from a Mail Box

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Prin

ting

Do

cum

ents sto

red in

the M

ail Bo

x

Printing Documents stored in the Mail BoxYou can print out documents stored in the Mail Box.

Press the MAIL BOX key.1

Press the desired Mail Box number.2

Enter the password, and press the [OK] key.3MEMO

●Enter the password used when the Mail Box wasstored. (See "Mail Box Setting/Storing" on p.4-34.)

If a password has not been stored, this operation isnot required.

MAIL BOX PRINTÆI/F

Reset

Guide

1 2 3

MEMORYCOPY B

Error Data Error Data

Using the Mail Box

MEMO●You can directly enter the Mail Box number using the

Number keys ( 0 - 9 ).

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Prin

ting

Do

cum

ents sto

red in

the M

ail Bo

x

Using the Mail Box

Select the document you wish to print, and pressthe [PRINT] key.

Enter the number of sets you want to print, andpress the [OK] key.

5

MEMO●Enter the quantity with the number keys ( 0 - 9 ).●If you make a mistake entering the quantity, press the

C key and re-enter the correct quantity.

The Print Setting

The screen to the left is displayed after pressingthe [CHANGE CURRENT PRINT SETTINGS] key.

Make the necessary print settings, and press the[OK] key.

■ Paper selectionSelect the paper size for printing.

MEMO●When “RETURN TO PREVIOUS COMPUTER SETTINGS”

is pressed, the setting is cleared and the document isprinted under the setting registered by the computer.Printing quantity can be set.

4

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Using the Mail Box

Prin

ting

Do

cum

ents sto

red in

the M

ail Bo

x

■ CollateSelect the type of copy output (Collate, Group or Staple), and press the[OK] key.

■ Two-sidedPress the [TWO-SIDED] key to perform two-sided printing.

The machine starts printing.6MEMO

●To cancel printing, press the [CANCEL] key.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the selecting a Mail Box screen.

7

MEMO● [STAPLE] is only displayed when the optional finisher is

installed.● [ROTATE] is only displayed when the optional finisher is not

installed.

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Using the Mail Box

Prin

ting

Mu

ltiple D

ocu

men

ts

Printing Multiple DocumentsYou can print out multiple documents stored in the Mail Box.

Press the MAIL BOX key.1

2

Enter the password, and press the [OK] key.3MEMO

●Enter the password used when the Mail Box wasstored.(See "Mail Box Setting/Storing" on p.4-34.)

If a password has not been stored, this operationis not required.

MAIL BOX PRINTÆI/F

Reset

Guide

1 2 3

MEMORYCOPY B

Error Data Error Data

Press the desired Mail Box number.MEMO

●You can directly enter the Mail Box number using theNumber keys ( 0 - 9 ).

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Using the Mail Box

Prin

ting

Mu

ltiple D

ocu

men

ts

Press the [MULTIPLE SELECT] key, and select thedocuments you wish to print.

4

Press the [PRINT] key.5

Press the [OK] key.6NOTICE

●When you select to print multiple documents,you can not change the printer settings.

Start printing.7MEMO

●To cancel printing, press the [CANCEL] key.

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the selecting a Mail Boxscreen.

8

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Using the Mail Box

Ch

ecking

the D

ocu

men

t’s Detailed

Info

rmatio

n

Checking the Document’s Detailed InformationYou can check the detailed information of documents stored in the Mail Box.

Press the MAIL BOX key.1

Enter the password, and press the [OK] key.3

Select the document, and press the[DETAILS] key.

4

After checking the detailed informa-tion, press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the selecting a Mail Boxscreen.

5

MEMO●Enter the password used when the Mail Box was

stored.(See "Mail Box Setting/Storing," on p.4-34.) If a password has not been stored, this operation

is not required.

MAIL BOX PRINTÆI/F

Reset

Guide

1 2 3

MEMORYCOPY B

Error Data Error Data

Press the desired Mail Box number.2MEMO

●You can directly enter the Mail Box number using theNumber keys ( 0 - 9 ).

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Erasing a Document from the Mail BoxYou can erase a document stored in the Mail Box.

Press the MAIL BOX key.1

Enter the password, and press the [OK] key.3MEMO

●Enter the password used when the Mail Box wasstored. (See "Mail Box Setting/Storing," on p.4-34.)

If a password has not been stored, this operationis not required.

MAIL BOX PRINTÆI/F

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MEMORYCOPY B

Error Data Error Data

Press the desired Mail Box number.2MEMO

●You can directly enter the Mail Box number using theNumber keys ( 0 - 9 ).

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Select the document, and press the [ERASE] key.4

Check the document, and press the [YES] key.If you do not wish to erase the document, press the [NO] key.

5

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the selecting a Mail Box screen.

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Erasing Multiple DocumentsYou can erase multiple documents stored in the mail box.

Press the MAIL BOX key.1

Enter the password, and press the [OK] key.3MEMO

●Enter the password used when the Mail Box wasstored. (See "Mail Box Setting/Storing," on p.4-34.)

If a password has not been stored, this operationis not required.

MAIL BOX PRINTÆI/F

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MEMORYCOPY B

Error Data Error Data

Press the desired Mail Box number.2MEMO

●You can directly enter the Mail Box number using theNumber keys ( 0 - 9 ).

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Press the [MULTIPLE SELECT] key, and select thedocuments to erase.

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Check the document, and press the [YES]key.If you do not wish to erase the document, press the [NO]key.

6

Press the [DONE] key.The display returns to the selecting a Mail Box screen.

7

Press the [ERASE] key.5

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Entering Characters on the TouchPanel Display

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Entering Alphabet Characters

Example: Enter "CANON".

Press the Mode key, and select "UPPER."1MEMO

●Each press of the Mode key switches the entry mode.● If you press the [LOWER CASE] key, the entry mode

changes to the lower case mode, and lower case characterscan be entered.

Enter "CANON".2MEMO

● If you make a mistake when entering characters, pressthe [BACK SPACE] key to delete the character. Then,enter the correct character again.

●You can also delete all characters you have entered bypressing the C key.

●To continue entering special letters, press the Modekey to select the desired mode. Then, press the [OK]key.

When you have entered all characters,press the [OK] key.

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At screens which require alphanumeric input, enter characters using the alphabet keysdisplayed in the touch-panel display and the Number keys as described below.

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Entering Special Letters

Example:Enter "è".

Press the Mode key, and select "OTHER".1MEMO

●Each press of the Mode key switches the entry mode.

Entering Characters on the Touch Panel Display

Mode key

Press the [▼] or [▲] keys to display the desiredspecial letter.

2

Press the number of the desired specialletter in the touch panel display.

3

MEMO● If you make a mistake when entering special

letters, press the [BACK SPACE] key to delete thecharacter. Then, enter the correct character.

●You can also delete all characters you haveentered by pressing the C key.

●You can also press the number of the desiredspecial letter in the touch panel display to selectthe special letter.

●To continue entering alphabet characters, pressthe Mode key to select the desired mode. Then,press the [OK] key.

When you have finished entering thespecial letters, press the [OK] key.

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StationaryPlaten

A-siPhotoconductive material

Electrostatic Transfer SystemCopying system

Toner Projection SystemDeveloping system

Heat Roller system Fixing system

Resolution

256Number of tones

Plain paper(Paper drawer : 17-lb bond to 110-lb index (64g/m2 to 200g/m2),Stack bypass : 17-lb bond to 110-lb index (64g/m2 to 200g/m2))Transparencies *1, labels *1, postcard *1 ( *1 stack bypass selected )

Acceptable copy stock

Sheet, books, 3-dimensional objects (Up to 4.4-lb bond or 2 kg)Acceptable originals

Non-image areas

Feeder selected 6 seconds max [LTR - size, 100 % copying, Auto Exposure Control (no pre-scanning), Drawer 1 selected]

Platen glass selected 5.2 seconds max [LTR - size, 100 % copying, Auto Exposure Control (no pre-scanning), Drawer 1 selected]

First copy time

Warm-up time

11"× 17"Maximum original size

Paper drawer: 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR

Stack bypass: 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTRFree - size (5-1/2" to 7-1/8" × 11-3/4" to 17") (139 × 182mm to 297 × 432mm)

Copy sizes

Leading edge : 1/8" (4.0mm)Left and right side : 1/8" (2.5mm)Trailing edge : 1/8" (2.5mm)

When main power is turned ON 5 minutes maxActivation time from Sleep mode 5 minutes maxActivation time from Energy Saver mode Return directly to standard mode 0 second

-10% mode approx 1 min-25% mode approx 1- 1/2 min-50% mode approx 2- 1/2 min

Reading 600 dpi × 600 dpiWriting approx 1200 dpi × 600 dpi (main scan × sub scan)

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Main Specifications

Direct 11" x 17" 28 cpmLGL 35 cpmLTR 55 cpmLTRR 44 cpmSTMTR 55 cpm

Reduction 11" x 17"→ STMTR (50%) 55 cpm11" x 17"→ LTRR (64%) 44 cpm11" x 17"→ LGL (73%) 35 cpmLGL→ LTRR (78%) 44 cpm

Enlargement LGL→ 11" × 17" (121%) 28 cpmLTRR→ 11" × 17" (129%) 28 cpmSTMTR→ 11" × 17" (200%) 28 cpm

Copy speed

999 sheets max.Multiple copies

120 V AC, 60 HzPower source

2.4 kWMax power consumption

44-3/4" × 30-1/8" × 31-3/8" (1137 mm × 764 mm × 795 mm)Dimensions (H × W × D)

Automatic exposure control or manual exposure controlExposure control

55-3/4" x 28-3/8" (1416 mm × 795 mm) (Dimensions of eject tray and stack bypass tray are given for extended condition.)

Installation space (W × D)

Approx. 553 lb. (251kg)Weight

Drawer 1, 2 (1500 sheets each ) Drawer 3, 4 (550 sheets each ) Stack bypass (stack bypass tray: 50 sheets 20-Ib bond (80 g/m2);stack approx. 1/4" (5 mm) high)

Paper feeding system

Direct 1 : 1.000 ( 0.5%)Reduction 1 : 0.789 (LGL→LTR)

1 : 0.733 (11" × 17"→ LGL / 11" × 15"→ LTR)1 : 0.647 (11" × 17"→ LTR)1 : 0.500 (11" × 17"→ STMT)1 : 0.250

Enlargement 1 : 1.214 (LGL→ 11" × 17")1 : 1.294 (LTR→ 11" × 17")1 : 2.000 (STMT→ 11" × 17")1 : 4.0

Magniftcation

*: Except the stack bypass.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Original supply tray 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMT(13 lb bond to 110-lb index (50g/m2 to 200g/m2))

SADF tray 11" × 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMT(10 lb bond to 110-lb index (38g/m2 to 200g/m2))

Original supply tray 11" × 17" 50 sheets (20-lb bond or 80g/m2)

LTR, LTRR, STMT 100sheets (20-ld bond or 80g/m2)

SADF tray 11" × 17", LTR, LTRR, STMT 1sheet

Originals

Original tray capacity

55 sheets/minute (LTR)

DC 24V (From main unit)

Original replacement speed

Power source

97WPower consumption

5-8/8" × 25-1/2" × 22-1/8" (143mm × 646mm × 562mm)Dimensions (H × W × D )

Approx. 46.2 lb (21kg)Weight

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

■ Feeder (Standard equipment)

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AA (Automatic exposure adjustment) ..................................................................................................... p. 2-19ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Key ............................................................................................................ p. 1-5Adding Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets .................................................... p. 3-11Additional Function ................................................................................................................................ p. 4-2Additional Functions Screen ..................................................................................................................... p. 6Additional Function Settings Table ........................................................................................................ p. 4-5Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size ..................................................................... p. 5-7Adjusting Copy Exposure .................................................................................................................... p. 2-17Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality ................................................................................................ p. 2-17Adjusting the Double Staple Space ..................................................................................................... p. 4-25Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................... p. 4-25Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. Chap. 8AUDIBLE TONES .................................................................................................................................. p. 4-7AUTO CLEAR TIME ............................................................................................................................ p. 4-22Auto Orientation ................................................................................................................................... p. 4-27AUTO SLEEP TIME ............................................................................................................................. p. 4-21AUTO START ...................................................................................................................................... p. 2-21AUTO COLLATE ................................................................................................................................. p. 4-27AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................... p. 4-6AUTO ZOOM ....................................................................................................................................... p. 2-10Auto Clear Function ............................................................................................................................... p. 4-3Auto Drawer Switching (ADS) ................................................................................................................ p. 4-3Auto Sleep ............................................................................................................................................. p. 4-2Automatic Adjustment of Exposure and Image Quality ....................................................................... p. 2-19Automatically Setting the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes .......................... p. 2-10Automatic Paper Selection .................................................................................................................... p. 2-2Avoid installing the machine in the following locations ........................................................................... p. 21

BBasic Copying ..................................................................................................................................... Chap. 2Basic Features Screen ............................................................................................................................. p. 3Before You Start Using Copy Functions ............................................................................................. Chap. 1BINDING ERASE ................................................................................................................................. p. 3-19Black Toner ............................................................................................................................................ p. 5-9BOOK FRAME ERASE ........................................................................................................................ p. 3-18BOOKLET ............................................................................................................................................ p. 3-49BOOK → 2-SIDED ............................................................................................................................... p. 2-34

CCalculating the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes .......................................... p. 2-13Canceling Printing ................................................................................................................................ p. 1-17Cassette ............................................................................................................................................... p. 5-11CENTER/CORNER SHIFT .................................................................................................................... p. 3-7Changing or Canceling a Selected Copy Mode ................................................................................... p. 1-15Changing the Copy Quantity ................................................................................................................ p. 2-20Changing the Copy Ratio ....................................................................................................................... p. 2-7Changing the Energy Saver Mode Setting .......................................................................................... p. 4-10Changing the Exposure During Copying ............................................................................................. p. 2-17

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Changing the Fit Image Adjustment .................................................................................................... p. 4-29Changing the Current Standard Settings ............................................................................................. p. 4-31Checking a Sample Set Before Copying ............................................................................................. p. 2-39Checking and Changing Printing Status .............................................................................................. p. 1-16Checking Copy Totals .......................................................................................................................... p. 4-17Checking Detailed Information for Printing Documents ....................................................................... p. 1-16Checking the Printing History .............................................................................................................. p. 1-19Checking the Copy Mode Settings ...................................................................................................... p. 1-14Checking the Document’s Detailed Information ................................................................................... p. 8-11CLEAR key ............................................................................................................................................ p. 1-5Clearing a Paper Jam in the Stack Bypass ......................................................................................... p. 6-16Clearing Paper Jams ............................................................................................................................. p. 6-2Collating Copies ................................................................................................................................... p. 2-36Collate Mode .......................................................................................................................................... p. 7-8Common Functions ................................................................................................................................ p. 4-2Composing Images .............................................................................................................................. p. 3-33Consumables ....................................................................................................................................... p. 5-10Consumables and Option .................................................................................................................... p. 5-10Control card ........................................................................................................................................... p. 8-2Control Panel Parts and Functions ........................................................................................................ p. 1-5Control panel power switch .................................................................................................................... p. 1-5COPY TOTALS .................................................................................................................................... p. 4-17Copy stock ........................................................................................................................................... p. 5-10Copying Printed Photos/Photos Printed on Photographic Paper ......................................................... p. 2-19COVER/SHEET INSERTION............................................................................................................... p. 3-11Custom Settings for Copying and Printing ............................................................................................. p. 4-6Custom Copy Settings ......................................................................................................................... p. 4-26

DDAILY TIMER SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... p. 4-24DATE/TIME .......................................................................................................................................... p. 4-21Deleting Copy Totals ........................................................................................................................... p. 4-19Deleting a Mail Box .............................................................................................................................. p. 4-36Deleting the Dept. ID and the Password .............................................................................................. p. 4-16DEPT. ID MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... p. 4-14Dept. ID .................................................................................................................................................. p. 8-3DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL ........................................................................................................................... p. 3-15Display Indicating How to Clear the Jam ............................................................................................... p. 6-2Dividing an Original Into Equal Sections and Enlarging Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet ..... p. 3-26DRAWER ELIGIBILITY FOR APS/ADS ................................................................................................ p. 4-7

EE (enlarge) ................................................................................................................................................ p. 3E display (Service Call message) ........................................................................................................ p. 6-25ENERGY SAVER key ............................................................................................................................ p. 1-58 ON 1 ................................................................................................................................................. p. 3-23Energy Saver Mode ............................................................................................................................... p. 4-2Enlarging/Reducing Originals at Copy Ratio Set Independently for X and Y Axes .............................. p. 2-15Enlarging/Reducing Originals to a Standard Size .................................................................................. p. 2-7Entering Alphabet Characters .............................................................................................................. p. 8-16Entering Characters on the Touch Panel Display ................................................................................ p. 8-16

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Enter Image Composition .................................................................................................................... p. 3-33Entering Special Letters ....................................................................................................................... p. 8-17Entering the copy quantity ................................................................................................................... p. 2-20Entering the Dept. ID and Password ................................................................................................... p. 8-16Erasing a Copy Job ............................................................................................................................. p. 3-46Erasing a Document from the Mail box ................................................................................................ p. 8-12Erasing an Image Form ....................................................................................................................... p. 3-38Erasing Multiple Documents ................................................................................................................ p. 8-14Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies ................................................................................ p. 3-18Error messages ................................................................................................................................... p. 6-23Exposure control .................................................................................................................................. p. 2-17External View ......................................................................................................................................... p. 1-2

FFace Down Copy Output ....................................................................................................................... p. 4-4Feeder ................................................................................................................................................... p. 1-4FEEDER CLEANING ........................................................................................................................... p. 6-21Feeder Cover ......................................................................................................................................... p. 1-4Feeding Different-size Originals Together in the Feeder ..................................................................... p. 3-15Fine-adjusting Zoom When Differences in Original Image and Copy Image Occur ............................ p. 4-25FINISHER ................................................................................................................................................ 2-36Finisher -D1 ........................................................................................................................................... p. 7-7FIT IMAGE MODE ............................................................................................................................... p. 2-12Flow of Copy Operations ..................................................................................................................... p. 1-124 ON 1 ................................................................................................................................................. p. 3-22FRAME ERASE ................................................................................................................................... p. 3-18

GGroup ................................................................................................................................................... p. 2-36Group Mode ........................................................................................................................................... p. 7-8Guide Function Screen ............................................................................................................................. p. 6GUIDE key ............................................................................................................................................. p. 1-5

HHandling .................................................................................................................................................. p. 16Handling Options ................................................................................................................................ Chap. 7Handling Precautions ............................................................................................................................. p. 23Horizontal placement ............................................................................................................................. p. 1-7

IID key ..................................................................................................................................................... p. 1-5Identifying the type of paper in a cassette using the touch panel display ............................................ p. 4-12If Memory Becomes Full During Copying ............................................................................................. p.2-25IMAGE COMB. .................................................................................................................................... p. 3-22IMAGE SEPARATION ......................................................................................................................... p. 3-26Image Composition Copying ................................................................................................................ p. 3-40Image Server Custom Settings ............................................................................................................ p. 4-34Images Form Names ........................................................................................................................... p. 3-36

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Inserting the Control Card ...................................................................................................................... p. 8-2Installation ............................................................................................................................................... p. 13INTERRUPT MODE ............................................................................................................................ p. 2-26Interrupting the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies ................................................................. p. 2-26Interrupting the Current Copy Job Using the SADF tray ...................................................................... p. 2-28Interrupting the Current Copy Job Using the Platen Glass .................................................................. p. 2-26Information Guide ..................................................................................................................................... p. 6INITIALIZE CUSTOM COMMON SETTINGS ...................................................................................... p. 4-20INITIALIZE CUSTOM SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... p. 4-33Initializing the Standard Setting ........................................................................................................... p. 4-32Installation Precautions ........................................................................................................................... p. 21Internal View .......................................................................................................................................... p. 1-3Inverting Original Images ..................................................................................................................... p. 3-30INTERRUPT key .................................................................................................................................... p. 1-5

LLEFT MARGIN/RIGHT MARGIN ......................................................................................................... p. 3-16Loading Paper ....................................................................................................................................... p. 5-2Loading Paper and Replacing the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................ Chap. 5Loading Paper in Drawers ..................................................................................................................... p. 5-2Loading Paper for the First Time ........................................................................................................... p. 5-5Loading Paper in the Paper Deck .......................................................................................................... p. 7-5Low-Power Mode Time ........................................................................................................................ p. 4-23

MMAIL BOX key ....................................................................................................................................... p. 1-5Mail Box Setting/Storing ...................................................................................................................... p. 4-34Main Power and Control Panel Power ................................................................................................... p. 1-6Main Specifications .............................................................................................................................. p. 8-18Maintenance and Inspections ................................................................................................................. p. 18Making a Copy while the Machine is Warming Up............................................................................... p. 2-21Making Copies For Use as a Booklet .................................................................................................. p. 3-49Making Copies of Facing pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step .................... p. 3-2Making Copies with Margins ................................................................................................................ p. 3-16Making Copies with Original Images Shifted ......................................................................................... p. 3-7Making Copies with Original Images Shifted to the Center or Corner ................................................... p. 3-7Making Copies with Original Images Shifted using the Number Keys ................................................... p. 3-8Making Copies with Sheets of paper Interleaved between Transparencies .......................................... p. 3-4Making One-sided Copies from Two-Side Originals ............................................................................ p. 2-33Making Sharp Contrast Copies ............................................................................................................ p. 3-31Making Two-sided Copies from Facing Pages in a Book in One Step ................................................ p. 2-34Making Two-sided Copies from One-Side Originals ............................................................................ p. 2-30Making Two-sided Copies from Two-Side Originals ............................................................................ p. 2-32Main Specifications .............................................................................................................................. p. 8-18Manual Paper Selection ......................................................................................................................... p. 2-3MARGIN .............................................................................................................................................. p. 3-16MEMORY COPY A key .......................................................................................................................... p. 1-5MEMORY COPY B key .......................................................................................................................... p. 1-5Memory Copy of Original on Platen Glass ........................................................................................... p. 2-24MODE MEMORY ................................................................................................................................. p. 3-41Moving the machine ................................................................................................................................ p. 22

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NNAGE/POSI ......................................................................................................................................... p. 3-30NO. KEY ENTRY ................................................................................................................................... p. 3-8Number keys .......................................................................................................................................... p. 1-5

O1 TO 4 .................................................................................................................................................. p. 3-261 → 2 SIDED ........................................................................................................................................ p. 2-301 TO 2 .................................................................................................................................................. p. 3-26Option .................................................................................................................................................. p. 5-11Operation When User Restrictions Are Enabled .................................................................................... p. 8-2Operations after Turning the Power ON ................................................................................................ p. 8-3Operations after Using Copy Functions ................................................................................................. p. 8-3Operations before Using Copy Function ................................................................................................ p. 8-2Orientation of Originals .......................................................................................................................... p. 1-7ORIGINAL FRAME ERASE ................................................................................................................. p. 3-18Original is not Cleanly Scanned ........................................................................................................... p. 6-20Original output tray ................................................................................................................................ p. 1-4Original Scanned Using The Feeder Becomes Dirty ........................................................................... p. 6-21Original supply tray ................................................................................................................................ p. 1-4Output Sheets are Dirty ....................................................................................................................... p. 6-22

PPAPER SELECT .................................................................................................................................... p. 2-2Paper Deck-C1 ...................................................................................................................................... p. 7-3Paper Jam in the Duplexing Unit .......................................................................................................... p. 6-7Paper Jam in the Feeder ..................................................................................................................... p. 6-18Paper Jam in the Main Unit ................................................................................................................... p. 6-4Paper Jam in the Paper Deck ................................................................................................................ p. 7-3Paper Jam in the Paper Drawer 1 ....................................................................................................... p. 6-10Paper Jam in the Paper Drawer 2 ....................................................................................................... p. 6-12Paper Jam in the Paper Drawer 3 or 4 ................................................................................................ p. 6-14Paper Jam in the Right Cover ................................................................................................................ p. 6-9Paper Jam Occurs while Non-collating ................................................................................................ p. 7-10Paper Jam Occurs while Collating, Grouping or Staple-collating ........................................................ p. 7-12Paper Supply Indicator Function ............................................................................................................ p. 4-4Parts and Their Functions ...................................................................................................................... p. 1-2Password ............................................................................................................................................... p. 8-4PHOTO ................................................................................................................................................ p. 2-18Photo mode ......................................................................................................................................... p. 4-28Placing Originals .................................................................................................................................... p. 1-7Placing an Original on the Platen Glass ................................................................................................ p. 1-8Placing Originals in the feeder ............................................................................................................... p. 1-9Platen glass ........................................................................................................................................... p. 1-7Power indicator ...................................................................................................................................... p. 1-5Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................... p. 14PRINT•I/F key ........................................................................................................................................ p. 1-5Print Monitor screen ................................................................................................................................... p.5Printing Documents stored in the Mail Box ............................................................................................. p.8-6

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Printing Multiple Documents ................................................................................................................... p.8-9Printing Priority ..................................................................................................................................... p.1-18Provide adequate installation space. ...................................................................................................... p. 22

RR (reduction) ............................................................................................................................................. p. 3REC. .................................................................................................................................................... p. 3-48Recalling a Copy Job ........................................................................................................................... p. 3-45Recalling a Previous Copy Job ............................................................................................................ p. 3-48Reduction Two, Four or Eight Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet ............................................... p. 3-22Removing Jammed Staples from the Stapler Unit ............................................................................... p. 7-17Replacing the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................................... p. 5-8Replacing the Staple Cartridge ............................................................................................................ p. 7-15RESET key ............................................................................................................................................ p. 1-5Reserving Copy Jobs While Copying .................................................................................................. p. 2-22Restoring Settings to Initial Settings .................................................................................................... p. 4-33Returning the Custom Common Settings to Their Defaults ................................................................. p. 4-20Routine Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. p. 6-20

SSADF Auto Feed .................................................................................................................................. p. 4-28SADF tray .............................................................................................................................................. p. 1-4SAMPLE SET ...................................................................................................................................... p. 2-39Safety Considerations ............................................................................................................................. p. 13Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... Cover 2Self-diagnostic (Error) Display ............................................................................................................. p. 6-23Service Call Message .......................................................................................................................... p. 6-25Select a safe power supply. .................................................................................................................... p. 22Selecting a Mail Box screen ..................................................................................................................... p. 5Selecting the Copy Paper Size .............................................................................................................. p. 2-2Setting Automatic Collate ON/OFF ..................................................................................................... p. 4-27Setting and Adjusting Custom Common Settings to Suit Your Needs ................................................ Chap. 4Setting Inch Input ................................................................................................................................. p. 4-11Setting Standard Keys ......................................................................................................................... p. 4-26Setting the Hard Disk Memory Assignment ......................................................................................... p. 4-37Setting the Job Duration Display ......................................................................................................... p. 4-30Setting a Drawer for Auto Drawer Switching/Auto Paper Selection ....................................................... p. 4-7Settings for Automatic Exposure Adjustment ........................................................................................ p. 4-6Setting Entry Tone, Error Tone, Job Done Tone ................................................................................... p. 4-7Setting the Current Date and Time ...................................................................................................... p. 4-21Setting the Dept. ID for Managing the Number of Prints by Department ............................................. p. 4-14Setting the Printing Priority .................................................................................................................... p. 4-9Setting or Changing the System Settings Password ........................................................................... p. 4-13Setting the Time Taken for Display to Return to Basic Features Screen after Finishing Operations ....... p. 4-22Setting the Time Taken for the Unit to Quiet Down after Last Task .................................................... p. 4-23Setting the Time That the Unit’s Power Turns OFF on Different Days of the Week ............................ p. 4-24Setting the Time to Initiate Auto Sleep after Finishing Operations ...................................................... p. 4-21SHARPNESS ....................................................................................................................................... p. 3-31SHEET FRAME ERASE ...................................................................................................................... p. 3-18SHIFT .................................................................................................................................................... p. 3-7Sleep Function ....................................................................................................................................... p. 4-2

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Slide Guide ............................................................................................................................................ p. 1-4Slightly Reducing Images to Prevent the Original Periphery from Being Cut ...................................... p. 2-12Special Features Screen .......................................................................................................................... p. 4Specifying the Copy Ratio by % ............................................................................................................ p. 2-8Specifying the Required Number of Copies ......................................................................................... p. 2-20Stack bypass ......................................................................................................................................... p. 2-4STANDARD SETTING ......................................................................................................................... p. 4-31STANDARD KEY1/KEY2 SETTING .................................................................................................... p. 4-26Staple ................................................................................................................................................... p. 2-36Staple-collate Mode ............................................................................................................................... p. 7-8START key ............................................................................................................................................ p. 1-5STOP key .............................................................................................................................................. p. 1-5STORE DEPT. ID/PASSWORD .......................................................................................................... p. 4-14Storing Copy Settings for a Copy Job .................................................................................................. p. 3-41Storing Often Used Copy Setting in Memory ....................................................................................... p. 3-41Storing the Current Standard Settings ................................................................................................. p. 4-31Storing the Image Form ....................................................................................................................... p. 3-33Storing a Memory Key Name ............................................................................................................... p. 3-43Storing the Dept. ID and the Password ............................................................................................... p. 4-14System Configuration ............................................................................................................................ p. 7-2System Settings Password .................................................................................................................. p. 4-13

TTEXT .................................................................................................................................................... p. 2-18TEXT/PHOTO ...................................................................................................................................... p. 2-18TIME UNTIL UNIT QUIETS DOWN ..................................................................................................... p. 4-23Timer Settings ...................................................................................................................................... p. 4-21TOP MARGIN/BOTTOM MARGIN ...................................................................................................... p. 3-16Touch Panel Display .............................................................................................................................. p. 1-5TRANSP. INTERLVING ......................................................................................................................... p. 3-4Transparent Image .............................................................................................................................. p. 3-33Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. Chap. 6Turning the Power ON ........................................................................................................................... p. 1-62 ON 1 ................................................................................................................................................. p. 3-222 → 1 SIDED ........................................................................................................................................ p. 2-332 → 2 SIDED ........................................................................................................................................ p. 2-32TWO-PAGE SEPARATION ................................................................................................................... p. 3-2TWO-Sided Copying ............................................................................................................................ p. 2-30TWO SIDED/1 TO 2 ............................................................................................................................ p. 3-27TWO SIDED/1 TO 4 ............................................................................................................................ p. 3-27

UUsage Guide ............................................................................................................................................. p. 6Useful Copy Functions ........................................................................................................................ Chap. 3Using the SADF tray ............................................................................................................................ p. 1-10Using the Mail Box ................................................................................................................................. p. 8-6Using the Memory for Copying ............................................................................................................ p. 2-21Using The Touch Panel Display ................................................................................................................ p. 3Using the Stack Bypass ......................................................................................................................... p. 2-4

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VVertical placement ................................................................................................................................. p. 1-7

WWIRE CLEANING ................................................................................................................................ p. 6-22

XXY ZOOM ............................................................................................................................................ p. 2-15

ZZOOM ....................................................................................................................................................... p. 3ZOOM PROGRAM .............................................................................................................................. p. 2-13

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