Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MP1500 Ricoh
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Paper type: O K Prince Eco G100(55kg), Pap er Thickness =80 µ m // Pages in book=88 // Print scale=81% Gap (when printe d at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper thickness / 2 = 3.
Paper type: O K Prince Eco G100(55kg), Pap er Thickness =80 µ m // Pages in book=88 // Print scale=81% Gap (when printe d at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper thickness / 2 = 3.5200 00 mm In accordance with IEC 60417, t his machine use s the following symb ols for the main p ower switch: a means POWER ON.
i TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyrights and Trademarks ..................... ...................... ......................... ............. 1 Tradem arks ......... ............... ............ ............. ............ ............ ............. ............ .
ii 4. User Tools User Tools Menu ( Syste m Settings )....... ...................... ..................... ............... 33 User Tools Menu ( Copier Setti ngs ) ............. ..................... ..................... ........... 35 Accessing User Tools .
iii 7. Remarks Do's and Don'ts ......... ..................... ..................... ......................... ..................... ... 63 Where to Put Your Mach ine . ..................... ...................... ..................... .....
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1 Copyrights and Trademarks Trademarks Microsoft ® , Windows ® and Windows NT ® are registered trademar ks of Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Acrobat ® is a registered tradema rk of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Bluetooth™ is a trademark of the Bluet oot h SIG, Inc.
2 Notice Important Do not copy or print any item for whic h reprodu ction is prohibi ted by law. Copying or printing the followin g items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses.
3 How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially h azardous situation that might result in death or serious injury wh en you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
4 Safety Information When using this machine, the fol lowing sa fety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, th e following important s ymbols are used: R WARNING: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially ha zardous situation which, if instructions are not follo wed, could resu lt in death or se rious injury .
5 R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wa ll outlet before you move the m achine. While moving the machine , you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the m achine.
6 Positions of Labels and Hallmarks for R WARNING and R CAUTION Labels This machine has labels for R WARNING and R CAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow th e instructions and handle the machine as indicated. APH002S KirC3a_oi_AE-F_FM.
7 ENERGY STAR Program •L o w P o w e r m o d e This product automatically lowers its power consumption 1 minute after fin- ishing the last cop y job. To make copi es, you have to press th e operation switch fi rst. For details ab out how to chan ge the interval be tween last job and Low Power mode, see p.
8 Recycled Paper In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled paper which is environmentally friendly. Please contact your sales representa- tive for recommended paper.
9 1. Getting Started Guide to Components 1. Exposure glass cover (optional) or ADF (optional). See p.11 “External Options” (The illustration shows the ADF.) 2. Exposure glass Place originals here face down. 3. Internal tr ay Copied paper is delivered here.
Getting Started 10 1 9. Front cover Open to access the inside of the machine. 10. Paper tray Load paper here. 1. Bypass tray Use to copy onto OHP transparencies, adhesive label s, translucen t paper, en ve- lopes, and custom size p aper. 2. Right cover Open this cover to remove jammed paper fed from the paper tray.
Options 11 1 Options External Options 1. Exposure glass cover Lower this cover over originals. 2. ADF Place stacks of originals here. They will feed i n automatically.
Getting Started 12 1 Control Panel This illustration shows the control panel of the machine with options fully in- stalled. 1. Indicators Display errors and machine status. h : Error indicator. See p.57 “ x Cleari ng Misfeeds”. B : Load Paper indicator.
Control Panel 13 1 9. Operation switch (On indica tor) Press to turn the po wer on. The O n indi- cator lights. To turn the power off, press again. Note ❒ This key is inactivate during scannin g or while setti ng defaults. Reference p.15 “Turning On the Power” 10.
Getting Started 14 1 Reading the Display and Using Keys This section explains how to read th e display and use the Selection key s. 1. Selection keys Correspon d to items at the botto m line on the display. Example: The Copy display • When the instruction “press [ 100% ] ” appears in this manual, pre ss the left selection key.
Turning On the Power 15 1 Turning On the Power This machine has two power switch - es. ❖ Operation switch (rig ht side of the con- trol panel) Press to activate the machine.
Getting Started 16 1 Turning Off the Power A Press the operation s witch. The On indicator goes off. Turning Off the Main Power Important ❒ Do not turn off the main po wer switch whe n the On indicator is lit or blinking. Doing so may r esult in damage to the memory.
17 2. Placing Originals Originals Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals ❖ Metric version ❖ Inch version Note ❒ About 30 originals can be placed in the ADF.
Placing Orig inals 18 2 Non-compatible originals for the ADF Placing the following types of original s in the ADF can cause pap er misfeeds or result in damage to the original s. Place these originals on the exposure glass in- stead. • Originals other than tho se specified on p.
Placing Orig inals 19 2 Placing Originals Note ❒ Take care to place or iginals only af- ter any correcti on fluid and ink has completely dried. Not taking this precaution could cause marks on the exposure glass that will be cop- ied onto paper. Reference For original sizes you can set, see p.
Placing Orig inals 20 2 Placing Originals in the ADF Settings sh ould be mad e in the fol- lowing situations: ❖ When placing custom size originals: p.20 “Placing custom size origi- nals” Note ❒ Do not stack originals o ver the lim- i t m a r k o n t h e s i d e f e n c e o f t h e ADF.
Placing Orig inals 21 2 B Select [ Custom Size ] using {U} or {T} key, and then pr ess the { OK } key. Note ❒ When [ Auto De tect ] is selected, the size of the p laced original will be detect ed automatically. C Enter the horizont al size of the original using the number keys, and then press the { OK } key.
Placing Orig inals 22 2 C Select the paper size usi ng the scroll keys , and then press { OK } key. The “ Programmed ” message ap- pears. When the regular size originals settings are registered, appears on the top of copy display. Note ❒ To cancel the size you have set, press the { Clear Modes } key.
23 3. Copying Basic Procedure A If the machine has user codes set, enter a user code (up t o eight dig- its) using the number keys, and then press the { OK } or { # } key. The machine is ready to copy. Reference For user codes, see p .40 “Key Operator Tools”.
Copying 24 3 Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto OHP transparencies, thick paper, enve- lopes and copy paper that cannot be loaded in the p aper tray. Important ❒ Paper longer than 433 mm may be- come wrinkled, may not feed in, and may jam.
Copying fr om the Bypass Tray 25 3 C Insert the paper with the side you want to copy faci ng down, and then adjust the paper guide with the pape r size. 1. Horizontal siz e 2. Vertical size 3. Extender 4. Paper guides Note ❒ If the guides are not flush against the copy paper, images might be skewed or paper mis- feeds might occur.
Copying 26 3 C Select the pape r size using the scroll keys, and then press the { OK } key. The “ Programmed ” message appears. When copying onto custom size paper Important ❒ You should specify the size of copy paper to avoid paper mis- feeds. A Select [ Paper S ize ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key.
Copying fr om the Bypass Tray 27 3 When copying onto envelopes A Select [ Paper S ize ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. B Select [ Regular Size ] using {U} or {T } , and then press the { OK } key. C Select the envelope size from [ C6 env L ] [ C5 env L ] [ DL env L ] , and then press t he { OK } key.
Copying 28 3 Copier Functions Adjusting Image Density You can adjust copy image density to match your originals. If you require darker or lighter cop- ies, adjust image density accordingly. A Press the { Lighter } or { Darker } key to adjust the density .
Copier Functio ns 29 3 Preset Reduce/Enlarge You can select a preset ratio for copy- ing. ❖ Base Point The base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how the orig- inal is scanned. When the original is placed on the expos ure glass, the upper left corner is the base point.
Copying 30 3 A Press [ R/E ] . B Press [ Zoom ] . C Enter the rati o. To select the ratio using {U} and {T} A Adjust the rati o using {U} or {T} . Note ❒ If you have incorrectly en- tered the ratio, readjust using {U} or {T} . ❒ To change the ratio in incre- ments of 10%, press and hold down {U} or {T} .
Copier Functio ns 31 3 B Enter th e number of copy sets us - ing the number keys. C Place your original s. Note ❒ When placing originals on the exposure glass, start from the first page to be copied. When placing originals in the ADF, set the first page on t op.
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33 4. User Tools User Tools Menu ( System Settings ) ❖ General Features (See p.38 “General Features”.) ❖ Tray Paper Settings (See p.38 “Tray Paper Settings”.
User Tools 34 4 ❖ Key Operator Tools (See p.40 “Key Operator Tools”.) Default User Code Man.: Copier Off Key Counter Management Off Key Operator Code Off Display/Print Counter — Counter per Use r Code Display — Print — Clear — Program/Change User Code Program — Change — Delete — AOF (Always On) On KirC3a_oi_AE-F_FM.
User Tools Me nu ( Copier Set tings ) 35 4 User Tools Menu ( Copier Settings ) ❖ Copier Features (See p.42 “Copier Features”.) Default Original Type Setting Original Type 1 (Text): Text Mode 1 Original Type 2 (Photo): Photo Mode 1 Max.
User Tools 36 4 Accessing User Tools This section is for key operators in charge of this machine. User Tools allow you to change or set defaults. Note ❒ Operations fo r system settings dif- fer from no rmal operatio ns. Al- ways quit User Tools when you have finished.
Accessing User Tools 37 4 Quitting User Tools A Press the { User Tools /Counter } key. APE044S ABC DEF MNO JKL WXYZ TUV ClearModes User T ools/Counter Clear/Stop Star t KirC3a_oi_AE-F_FM.
User Tools 38 4 Settings You Can Change with User Tools Reference To access User Tools, see p.36 “Ac- cessing Use r Tools”. System Settings General Features ❖ Copy Count Display The copy coun ter can be set to show the number of copies made (count up) , or the number of copies yet to be made (count down).
Settings You Can Change with User Tools 39 4 ❖ Paper Type: B ypass tray Set the display so you can see what type of paper is l oaded in the by- pass tray.
User Tools 40 4 Key Operator Tools The key operator must set the follow- ing items. For settings or more infor- mation, contact the ke y operator. It is recommended that the key oper- ator program a key operator code when performing the settings. See p.
Settings You Can Change with User Tools 41 4 B Select [ System Settings ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. C Select [ Key Operator Tools ] us- ing {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. D Select [ Display/Print Counter ] using {U } or {T} , and then press the { OK } key.
User Tools 42 4 Copier Features Original Type Setting You can adjust copy finish quality level according to original type. You can choose these functions after se- lecting [ Original Type 1 (Text) ] or [ Origi- nal Type 2 (Photo ) ] .
Settings You Can Change with User Tools 43 4 Reproduction Ratio You can select whic h reduce, enlarge, or input ratio is sh own on the display with priority when [ Reduce ] or [ En- large ] is selected.
User Tools 44 4 User Code Register user codes to restrict copier functions to certain users, and che ck on their use of copier functions: Registering a New User Code A Press the { User Tools /Counter } key. B Select [ System Settings ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key.
User Code 45 4 Changing a User Code Note ❒ Even if you change a user code, the counter value will not be cleared. A Press the { User Tools /Counter } key. B Select [ System Settings ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. C Select [ Key Operator Tools ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key.
User Tools 46 4 F Select [ Per User Code ] or [ All User Codes ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. When se lectin g [ All User Codes ] , a confirmation message appears. Press [ Yes ] , and then proceed to step I . G Enter the regi stered user code you want to delete using the numbe r keys, and then press the { OK } or { # } key.
User Code 47 4 Printing the Counter for Each User Code You can print ou t the counter for each user code. A Press the { User Tools /Counter } key. B Select [ System Settings ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. C Select [ Key Operator Tools ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key.
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49 5. Troubleshooting If Your Machine Does Not Operate As You Want The followin g chart gives explanat ions of common problems and messages. If other messages appear, follow the instructions displayed. Problem Causes Solutions “ Please wait. ” ap- pears.
Troubles hooting 50 5 If You Cannot Make Clear Copies Problem Causes Solutions Copies appear dirty. Image density is t oo dark . Adjust the image density. See p.28 “Adjusting Image Density”. The reverse side of an orig- inal image is copied. Image density is too dark .
If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want 51 5 If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want This section explains causes and remedies when copy results are not as expect- ed. ❖ Basic When Memory Is Full Problem Causes Solutions You cannot combine sever- al functions.
Troubles hooting 52 5 B Loading Paper Loading Paper Note ❒ You can change the paper size. ❒ This illustration shows the paper tray. A Pull the paper tray out slowly un- til it stops. B Square the paper and load it in the tray. Important ❒ Check the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark in- side the tray.
B Loading P aper 53 5 Orientation-Fixed Pape r or Two-Sided Paper Orientation-fixed (top to bottom) or tw o-sided paper (for example, letterhead paper, prepunched paper, or copied pape r) might not print co rrectly, depe nding on how the originals and paper are placed.
Troubles hooting 54 5 D Adding Toner When D appears, it is time to add toner. Handling Toner R WARNING: R CAUTION: Important ❒ Faults may occur if you use toner other than the recommended type. ❒ When adding toner, do not tur n off th e operation switch.
Removing Tone r 55 5 Removing Toner • 1: Open the front cover of the machine. • 2: Lift the green lever. • 3: Push the green lever, and then gently pull out the holder. • 4: Press the toner bottle back to raise its top, and then gently pull it out.
Troubles hooting 56 5 Inserting Toner • 1: Hold the new bottle horizontally and shake it from side to side five or six times. 2: Remove the black cap. Note ❒ Do not remove the black cap before shakin g. ❒ Do not remove the inner cap. • 3: Put the toner bottle on the holder , and then pull its top forward.
x Clearing Mi sfeeds 57 5 x Clearing Misfeeds R CAUTION: Important ❒ When clearing misfeeds, do n ot turn off the power switch . If you do, your copy settings are cleared. ❒ To prevent misfeeds, do not leave any torn scraps of paper inside th e ma- chine.
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Changing th e Paper Size 59 5 Changing the Paper Size Preparation Be sure to sele ct the paper size with User Tools and the paper size selector. If you do not, misfeed s might occur. See p.38 “Tray Paper Size: Tray 1”. Reference For details about paper sizes and types, see p.
Troubles hooting 60 5 E While pressing the re lease lever, adjust the side fences. F Push the metal p late do wn. G Square the paper an d set it in the tray. Important ❒ Be sure to s et the paper under the roller. ❒ Do not stack paper over the lim- it mark.
61 6. Other Functions Other Functions Displaying the Total Counter You can display the tota l counter val- ue used for all func tions. A Press the { User Tools /Counter } key. B Select [ Counter ] using {U} or {T} , and then press the { OK } key. C To print the counter list, press [ Print ] .
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63 7. Remarks Do's and Don'ts R CAUTION: Important ❒ Do not turn the power of f while the On indicator is lit or blinking. Doing so may damage the memo- ry. ❒ Before unplugging the power cord or turning off the main power switch, make sure remaining memory space is at 100%, as shown on the display.
Remarks 64 7 Where to Put Your Machine Machine Environment Choose your machine's location care- fully. Environmental conditions greatly affect its performance. Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: R CAUTION: • Temperature: 10-32 ° C (50-89.
Where to Put Your Ma chine 65 7 Important ❒ Be careful when movi ng the ma- chine. Take the foll owing precau- tions: •T u r n o f f t h e m a i n p o w e r . S e e p.16 “Turning Of f the Main Power”. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Remarks 66 7 Access to the Machine Place the machine near the power source, providing th e clearance areas shown. 1. Rear: 5 cm ( 2") or more 2. Right: 25 cm (1 0") or more 3.
Maintainin g Your Machine 67 7 Maintaining Your Machine If the exposure glass, exposure glass cover or ADF belt is dirty, copy clari- ty may be reduced. Clean these parts if they are dirty. ❖ Cleaning the machine Wipe the machine with a soft, d a m p c l o t h .
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69 8. Security Security Confidential information is always at ri s k of being copied w ithout permissi on or subject to unauthorized access through the network. To protect do cuments from such intrusion, not only can passwords be set, but also the Extended Security function can b e used to str engthen securi ty.
Security 70 8 Operating Environment and Notes Security for this machine is assured on th e premises that the machine is used un- der the following conditions: Operating Environment • The condition of the machine is norm al. (F or example, it is not damaged, modified, or lacking components.
71 9. Specifications Main Unit ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ Photosensitivity type: OPC dru m ❖ Original scanning: One-dimensional solid scan ning system through CCD ❖ Copy process: Dry electrost.
Specific ations 72 9 ❖ Copy pa per size: •T r a y : A 3 L – A5 K , 11" × 17" L – 5 1 / 2 " × 8 1 / 2 " K •B y p a s s : A 3 L – A6 L , 11" × 17" L – 5 1 / 2 " × 8 1 / 2 " L •B y p a s s ( c u s t o m s i z e ) : Vertical: 90 – 297 mm, 3.
Main Unit 73 9 ❖ Power consumption: ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H up to exposure glass): 550 × 568 × 420mm, 21.65" × 22.36" × 16.54" ❖ Noise Emission *1 : •S o u n d p o w e r l e v e l • Sound pressure level *2 *1 The above measurements made in accord ance with ISO 7779 are actual values.
Specific ations 74 9 Options Exposure Glass Cover Lower this over originals. Auto Document Feeder (ADF) ❖ Mode: ADF mode ❖ Original size: •A 3 L – A5 KL • 11" × 17" L – 5 1 / 2 .
Combination Ch art 75 9 Combination Chart The combination chart below shows whic h functi ons can be used together. When you read the chart, see the following table: The following shows the combinatio ns of functions. ❍ These functions can be us ed together.
Specific ations 76 9 Supplementary Information ❖ Bypass Tray Copy • The following paper sizes can be selected as sta ndard sizes: A3 L , A4 KL , A5 KL , B4 JIS L , B5 JIS KL , B6 JIS L , 11" .
Supplemen tary Infor mation 77 9 ❖ Inch version ❖ Zoom • The reproduction ratios you can specify are 50–200%. • You can select a ratio regard less of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratios, parts of the image might not be copied or margins will appear on copies.
Specific ations 78 9 Copy Paper Recommended Paper Sizes and Types The following limitations apply to ea ch tray: Metric version Inch version Paper weight Paper cap aci- ty Paper tray 1 A3 L , B4JIS L .
Copy Paper 79 9 *1 Paper weight: 80 g/m 2 , 20 lb *2 When you set cu stom size paper in the byp ass tray, You can specify the si ze. *3 8K(Ba-Kai) = 267 × 390 mm, 10.6" × 15.4" *4 16K(Shi-Lui-Kai) = 195 × 267 mm, 7. 7" × 10.6" *5 Set one sheet at a ti me for your needs.
Specific ations 80 9 Paper Storage Note ❒ When storing paper, the following pr ecautions should always be followed: • Do not store paper where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. • Avoid storing paper in humid areas (humidity: 70% or less). • Store on a flat surf ace.
81 INDEX A Accessing user tools ( System Settings ) , 36 Adding toner , 54 ADF , 11 Adjusting image density , 28 AOF (Always On) , 41 Auto Document feeder (AD F) , 74 Auto Off / Low Power , 16 Auto of.
82 K Key Counter Management , 40 Key Operator Code , 40 Key Operator Tool s , 40 Key Repeat , 38 L Loading paper , 52 M Machine environment , 64 Main power indicator , 9 Main power switch , 9 , 15 Mai.
83 T Text , 28 Timer settings , 39 Toner adding , 54 handling , 54 inserting , 56 removing , 55 storage , 54 used , 54 Toner s torage , 54 Tray paper settings , 38 Tray paper size , 38 Troubles hootin.
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Paper type: O K Prince Eco G100(55kg), Pap er Thickness =80 µ m // Pages in book=88 // Print scale=81% Gap (when printe d at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper thickness / 2 = 3.5200 00 mm In accordance with IEC 60417, t his machine use s the following symb ols for the main p ower switch: a means POWER ON.
Paper type: O K Prince Eco G100(55kg), Pap er Thickness =80 µ m // Pages in book=88 // Print scale=81% Gap (when printe d at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper thickness / 2 = 3.
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