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DIGITAL COLOUR PLAIN PAPER COPIER OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS DIGITAL COLOUR PLAIN PAPER COPIER OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS 1-1,KANDA NISHIKI-CHO,CHIYODAKU,TOKYO,101-8442,JAPAN Recycled paper is used for the inside pages of this book.
PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE Toshiba copiers are manufactured to the highest technical standards, using quality parts and components, and are designed to meet all electrical safety and environmental requirements.
Storage of Colour Copies (1) The copies should be kept in a place which is not exposed to light to prevent fading when they are stored for a long time. (2) If copies are kept pressed between plastics made of chloroethylene for a long time, the toner may melt and stick to the plastic due to high pressure and high temperature.
Forgery Prevention Function This copier has a forgery prevention function. Please ensure that your digital full colour copier is not used for making copies of prohibited items.
1 PREFACE CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS PREF ACE Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba Digital Colour Copier FC15/22. This Operator’s Manual describes the following: • how to use the digital colour copier • how to inspect and carry out maintenance on the digital copier • how to remedy mechanical and copying problems.
2 The FC15/22 is a plain paper digital colour copier. The FC15/22 allows you not only to process and edit these digital image data, but also enables copies to be sorted and grouped quietly, quickly and easily. The FC15/22 incorporates a large- size display with a touch panel and menu keys that graphically represent copier functions.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER HOW TO MAKE COPIES COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS USING THE OPTIONAL SORTER WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS PREFACE CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ■ PREFACE .
4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) 4 10. MIRROR IMAGE ................................................................................................................. 87 11. NEGA TIVE/POSITIVE REVERSAL ......................................................
5 PREFACE CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1. INST ALLA TION The copier should be located near a wall outlet which should be easily accessible. 3 2 1 The FC15/22 should be installed by a qualified service technician. Note: The packing material should be disposed of properly.
6 2 1 3 2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Handle and use the copier gently and carefully. Do not place anything on the paper cassettes or original feed tray. Never allow the power cable to be trampled on or pinched between hard objects, otherwise an accident or electrical trouble might occur.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGIT AL COPIER 1. Names of the Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Description of the Optional Equipment . . . . . . 9 3. Description of the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4. Description of the Message Display .
8 T oner cartr idge Right-hand front cov er Left-hand front cov er Used toner bag T ransfer belt unit knob Fuser unit Explanatory Label Tr ansfer belt unit Electrophotographic unit Operator's man.
9 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER 3 Staple sor ter 2 A utomatic duplex er 4 Large-capacity f eeder 5 K ey cop y counter 1 Re versing automatic document f eeder Original feed tra y 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Reversing Automatic Document Feeder A set of originals can automatically be fed one by one to make copies.
10 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL P ANEL q MECHANICAL COUNTER The total number of copies (converted into Letter size) made after the installation of the copier is shown here. w TIMER lamp This lamp lights during the use of the timer. e INFO key Use this key to display the appropriate operation procedure.
11 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER !0 FUNCTION CLEAR key When you press this key, all the modes you have selected will be cleared to the default copy status. !1 STOP key Press this key to stop a multicopy run. !2 START key Press this key to start copying.
12 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL P ANEL( C o n t . ) ● If you press the SETTINGS key , the screen on the right will appear. SETTINGS CONFIRMATION function The icons displayed on the screen are as fo.
13 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER The Message Display panel shows the operation state,error messages and function menus. 䢇 Each icon displayed is shown in the form of a touch key.You can select the function by touching the key lightly with your finger.
14 8 Colour Mode The selected colour mode (AUTO COLOUR, FULL COLOUR, BLACK or MONOCOLOUR) is displayed here. 9 PROGRAM key Use this key to select: AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (Page 24) MIXED ORIGINAL SI.
15 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER q CHECK ORIGINAL symbol This symbol flashes when an original is misfed inside the automatic document feeder. (Page 147) w BYPASS MISFEED symbol This symbol flashes when no paper is fed into the copier in bypass copying.
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17 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 2. HOW T O MAKE COPIES 1. Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. Energy-Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3. Turning ON the Power Switch/ Auto Job Start . . . . . . . . .
18 1. P APER Acceptable Paper T ypes and Sizes Refer to the list below for the acceptable paper. Use the recommended paper for optimum copy quality. Feeder 1st Cassette 2nd Cassette 3rd Cassette 4th C.
19 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Recommended Paper To make copies with a fine image, use of the following sheets is recommended. If you use copy paper other than the recommended types, ask your service technician.
20 2. ENERGY -SA VING FUNCTION * Power consumption during normal standby : approx. 284W ● Level 1 is set as the default mode. You can switch the initial mode depending on user's environment (see page 119). The energy-saving function is to save the power consumption by lowering the fuser temperature while the copier is not being used.
21 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 1 2 3. TURNING ON THE POWER SWITCH / AUTO JOB ST ART Turn ON the power switch. T urning ON the Power Switch ● The following message appears. Wait Warming Up About 9 minutes later, the message “READY” appears. ● This message indicates that you can make copies at any time.
22 3. TURNING ON THE POWER SWITCH / AUTO JOB ST ART (Cont.) If you set the desired copying modes and press the START key during warm-up, the copier automatically starts copying when it becomes READY. Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass.
23 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 3 Press the START key. ● The message “Wait Warming Up. Auto Start” appears. When the copier becomes ready, it automatically starts copying in the selected modes. Tip: You can change the copying modes even after pressing the START key.
24 The optional Reversing Automatic Document Feeder automatically feeds and copies sheet paper originals placed on the feeding tray one at a time. This is called the “continuous feed mode.” You can also manually feed originals in one sheet at a time.
25 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Copying in the Continuous Feed Mode 1 2 Press the ADF key on the panel to select continuous feed. ● ADF is highlighted and selected as the default feed mode. ● The panel returns to the original display. 3 5 Slides 6 Press the PROGRAM key on the display panel.
26 Press the PROGRAM key on the display panel. 1 Copying in the Single-Feed Mode 2 Press the ADF key. 3 4 5 Press the SADF key on the panel to select single feeding. ● SADF is highlighted and selected. ● The touch panel returns to the original display.
27 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Press the PROGRAM key on the display panel. 1 2 Press the MIXED ORIGINAL SIZES key. 4 5 3 Press the SET key . Select the Automatic Paper Selection (APS) mode or Automatic Magnification Selection (AMS) mode. Then select the desired copy size, reproduction ratio, image density level and copy quantity as required.
28 When the power switch is turned ON, the Automatic Paper Selection (APS) mode is selected as the default mode. In this mode, if you place an original on the document feeder or on the glass, the copier automatically detects the size of the original, and selects paper of the same size as the original.
29 HOW TO MAKE COPIES When Placing the Original on the Glass 3 ● Lifting the original cover or the optional reversing automatic document feeder, place the original on the glass face down and with its bottom toward you and with its top left aligned against the original scale on the left side.
30 5 Press the START key. ● Copying starts and when the required number of copies are made, the copier automatically stops. ● If you do not press the START key within 45 seconds after having set the desired copy modes, the functions you have selected are automatically cleared to the default mode.
31 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 3 Press the START key. 4 Tip: If there are sheets of paper set on the sheet bypass, you must press the COPY- SIZE key corresponding to the sheets. See page 41. Return to the Basic menu, then select the image density level and copy quantity as required.
32 There are three methods available for enlargement and reduction copying. ● Using Automatic Magnification Selection (AMS): After selecting the AMS mode and the copy size, when you place an origina.
33 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 5 Select the desired image density level and copy quantity. Press the START key. ● Reduced or enlarged copies of the selected size will exit.
34 1 Selecting the Original Size and the Copy Size 3 4 Press the ZOOM ORG. A4 KEY. Press the desired COPY-SIZE key. ● The copier calculates the correct reproduction ratio based on the selected original size and copy size, and displays the reproduction ratio on the reproduction-ratio display.
35 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 4 Select the desired image density level and copy quantity if required. 1 Using the Zoom Keys 3 Press the Up or Down key to select the desired reproduction ratio. ● For enlargement, use the UP key. For reduction, use the DOWN key.
36 7. COPYING WITH COPY DENSITY SELECTION There are two modes of adjusting the image density and background level of the copy. In the manual copy density mode, you can produce lighter or darker copies.
37 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 1 Press the START key. ● The copier automatically detects the density of the original, and makes copies at the optimum image density and background level. 4 Copying in Automatic Density Mode Press the AUTO key. Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass.
38 Note: In the Advance Image Enhancement mode, the patterns of originals are recognized during copying, so the copying speed becomes slower. You can select the copy mode (Text/Photo, Text, Printed Image, Photo, Map or Advanced Image) and produce clear copies matched to the type of original.
39 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 5 6 4 If necessary, press the or key to adjust the image density. Select the desired copy size, reproduction ratio and copy quantity.
40 9. COLOUR MODE Tips: ● In the AUTO COLOUR mode, the colours of originals are recognized during copying, so the copying speed becomes slower. ● In the AUTO COLOUR mode,if the colour area is too small or the colours are close to black or they are too light, colour originals may be copied in black.
41 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Bypass copying is convenient when the size of any paper cassettes installed in the copier is not the size you require or when you want to use special sizes of paper such as A3-wide (305X457mm) paper or special types of paper such as thick paper and OHP films(transparency or sticker labels).
42 10. BYP ASS COPYING (THICK P APER/OHP FILM) (Cont.) 2 Place the sheets of copy paper on the sheet bypass and align the slides to the paper size. ● If you put several sheets on the sheet bypass at a time, fan the paper well before placing it.
43 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 5 Select the desired copy size and set the other copy modes if required. Tips: ● If A4-R paper is used, press the A4 key twice. ● If the size of the sheets fed from the sheet bypass is not set, the Automatic Magnification Selection is cancelled.
44 10. BYP ASS COPYING (THICK P APER/OHP FILM) (Cont.) Thick Paper ● Use the recommended thick paper and sticker labels if possible. Thick paper sold at stores is also available for this copier, but paper of some brands may not be suitable to acquire a clear image.
45 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 3 Select the copy size for bypass copying and set the desired reproduction ratio if required (see page 32). ● Press the COPY-SIZE key corresponding to the copy paper that is set. ● If A4-R paper is used, press the A4 key twice.
46 OHP Films ● Use the recommended OHP films (A4 only). Using other kinds of OHP films may cause jams and copier failure, and image quality may be lowered as well and copies cannot be made in clear colour. If you want to use the other kinds of OHP films, ask your service technician.
47 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Thick paper with a weight of 91~105g/m 2 can be fed from the cassette or large-capacity feeder, and OHP film can be fed from the cassette.
48 1 3 Pull out the second cassette slowly until comes to a stop. ● Only the 2nd cassette is available for setting the cassette for OHP films. Take out the size mark plate of the cassette and set that of the OHP film. ● "OHP FILM" is shown in the paper size indicator.
49 HOW TO MAKE COPIES When the Controller (optional) is installed Interrupt Copying during Printing If you press the COPY JOB REQUEST key while the printer is being used, interrupt copying becomes available when the current printing job is completed. The screen on the right appears during printing.
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51 COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 3. COLOUR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Monocolour Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2. Hue Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 3. Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 1. MONOCOLOUR COPYING You can select one colour out of 10 colours of the colour sample seal to make a monocolour copy. 1 Procedure 2 3 Press the START key. 4 Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the MONOCOLOUR key. Press the desired copy colour key.
53 COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 2. HUE ADJUSTMENT This function is available to adjust the hue by changing the hue circle. 1 2 Procedure Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the HUE/SATURATION key. Press the HUE key, then the + or – key to adjust the hue.
54 3. SA TURA TION This function allows you to adjust the saturation of copies. 1 2 Procedure Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the HUE/SATURATION key. Press the SATURATION key, then the + or – key to adjust the saturation. ● Pressing the + key increases the brightness while pressing the – key decreases the brightness.
55 COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 4. COLOUR BALANCE (YMCK ADJUSTMENT) This function allows you to adjust the colour balance of copies by changing the strength of the primary colours (Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C) and Black (K)). 1 2 Procedure Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the COLOUR BALANCE key.
56 5. RGB ADJUSTMENT This function allows you to adjust the colour balance by changing the strength of Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B). 1 2 Procedure Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the RGB ADJUSTMENT key. Press the + or – key to adjust the colour balance.
57 COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 6. ONE-T OUCH ADJUSTMENT You can make the image quality warm, cool, vivid or clear with one touch. 1 2 Procedure Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the ONE TOUCH ADJUSTMENT key. Press the desired mode key.
58 This function allows you to emphasize the background of light colour originals or to avoid copying the background of dark colour originals or rear side of originals. This function is available in the black or monocolour mode as well. * Automatic density mode is not available with this function.
59 COLOR EDITING AND ADJUSTMENT 8. SHARPNESS ADJUSTMENT This function is available when you want to emphasize the letters and edges of images. This function is available in the black or monocolour mode as well. 1 2 Procedure Press the COLOUR key to enter the colour menu, then press the SHARPNESS key.
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USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 61 4. USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 1. Image Shift Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2. Edge Erase Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3. Book Centre Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62 1. IMAGE SHIFT COPYING You can create margins on the copy. You can specify the position of these margins on either the right or the left side of the copy. You can also create margins on copies of book originals by just using the DUAL PAGE mode. 1 2 Procedure Press the EDIT key to enter the Edit menu, then press the IMAGE SHIFT key.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 63 Y ellow indicator line 4 5 6 Tip: Margins can be created also in the bypass copy mode. To do this, set the paper in the sheet bypass (see page 42), and press the desired COPY-SIZE key to select the desired paper size. Press the START key.
64 How to Change the Edge Erase Margin ● The default edge erase margin is 5mm. ● To change the edge erase margin, press the 2mm or 20mm key to select the desired edge erase margin. ● If the setting is OK, press the SET key. 2. EDGE ERASE COPYING If the edges of an original are torn or dirty, they are reproduced as black stains on the copy.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 65 3 Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. ● See page 22 for how to set the originals. 4 5 Select the desired copy size, image density level, reproduction ratio, copy quantity, etc. if necessary.
66 Changing the Erased Margin ● The default book centre erase margin is 10mm. ● To change the margin to be erased, press the 2mm key or 50mm key to set the desired margin. ● If the set value is correct, press the SET key. 3. BOOK CENTRE ERASE Press the EDIT key to enter the Edit menu.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 67 4 Set the original(s) on the glass. ● The book should be centred on the yellow indicator line with its bottom toward you. Select the desired copy size, image density level, reproduction ratio, copy quantity, etc. if necessary.
68 4. DUAL-P AGE COPYING The facing pages of a book or magazine are copied one at a time onto two separate sheets of paper at the same time. You need not move the original on the glass. *The available paper size for this function is A4 only. 1 Procedure 2 Press the EDIT key to enter the Edit menu.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 69 4 Place the original on the glass. ● The book should be centred on the yellow indicator line with its bottom toward you. 5 6 7 Select the A4 copy size. Select the desired image density level, copy quantity, etc. as required.
70 5. FULL IMAGE COPYING Press the EDIT key to enter the Edit menu. 2 Press the FULL IMAGE key. ● The image is automatically reduced by a few percent so that the entire image is copied on a sheet.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 71 6. 2 IN 1 MODE COPYING When you set A4 sized originals on the original feed tray and select the 2 in 1 function, the copier automatically feeds in the originals two at a time and causes them to be copied onto a single sheet of paper.
72 Set the desired image density level, copy quantity, etc. ● Maximum copy quantity for the 2 in 1 duplex copying is as shown below. 80g/m 2 : 50 (all sizes) 90g/m 2 : 40 (all sizes) 5 6 Note: For a.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 73 2 Press the 1 → 2 key to select the function of single-sided originals to double-sided copies. 7. DUPLEX COPYING There are three methods of making duplexed copies from.
74 7. DUPLEXED COPYING (Cont.) 3 4 Place the originals. ● See page 22 for how to set the originals. Press the EVEN or ODD key according to the number of originals. When you do not know the number of originals, set them on the reversing automatic document feeder and press the Original Count key.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 75 3 4 Press the EVEN or ODD key according to the number of originals. Tip: The original counting function is not available when the originals are placed on the glass. Select the desired copy size, image density level, reproduction ratio, copy quantity, etc.
76 7. DUPLEX COPYING (Cont.) 5 6 7 Vertical placement (First side) (Second side) Place the last page of the originals (first side). ● Lifting the original cover or the reversing automatic document f.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 77 Select the desired copy size, reproduction ratio, image density level, copy quantity, etc. if necessary. ● The maximum number of copies is as shown below. 80g/m 2 : 50 (all sizes) 90g/m 2 : 40 (all sizes) 3 4 Place the originals.
78 Copy Copy Original 1 Press the 1 → 1 key on the Basic menu. Press the 2 → 1 key. 2 3 Single-sided Copies from T wo-sided Originals 3 Select the desired copy size, reproduction ratio, image density level, copy quantity, etc. if necessary. ● The maximum number of copies is as shown below.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 79 4 Duplexed Copies from Book Originals The copies made will be arranged in the same page order as the book. Notes: • This copying mode requires the optional automatic duplexer to be installed. Notes: • Duplex copying can be made in the plain paper (64~90g/m 2 ) mode only.
80 Press the 1 → 1 key on the Basic menu. Press the BOOK → 2 key. 1 2 3 4 Select the start and end page. ● Press the desired key. ● RIGHT → RIGHT Copying is started from a right page of the book and it ends on a right page. ● RIGHT → LEFT Copying is started from a right page of the book and it ends on a left page.
USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 81 6 Select the desired image density level, reproduction ratio, copy quantity, etc. if necessary. ● The maximum number of copies is as shown below. 80g/m 2 : 50 (all sizes) 90g/m 2 : 40 (all sizes) Set the next original.
82 8. X-Y ZOOM This function allows you to make copies of originals with the reproduction ratio of the X and Y directions changed. When the Y zoom ratio is changed (200%) When the X zoom ratio is changed (200%) 100% 200% 100% 200% Procedure 1 3 4 6 Select the desired copy size, image density level, copy quantity, etc.
83 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 9. TRIMMING/MASKING This function allows you to trim or mask copies. You can trim originals (extracting inside area only) by selecting the trimming mode, and you can mask originals (hiding inside area) by selecting the masking mode.
84 9. TRIMMING/MASKING (Cont.) 1 Specifying an area X2 X1 Y2 Y1 Rear scale Original scale Place the original face up on the glass with its bottom edge towards you and its top left aligned against the top left of the glass. Align the original with the original scale on the left.
85 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 4 3 Specify the area of the original. (To display the screen on the right, follow steps 1-3 in the "Procedure" below.) ● Key in the value X1 using the digital keys and press the upper SET key. If you key in a wrong value, press the RESET key.
86 7 6 Select the desired copy size, image density level, copy quantity, etc. if necessary. Tips: ● If the setting of original size and copy size is not appropriate, the image may not be copied completely. ● In bypass copying, the copy size must be specified.
87 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 10. MIRROR IMAGE This function allows you to make mirror-imaged copies of the entire original. Example of mirror image Procedure 1 3 4 Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass and press the START key.
88 4 Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. ● See page 22 for how to set the originals. 5 Select the desired copy size, image density level, reproduction ratio, copy quantity, etc.
89 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS 12. CENTRING Procedure 1 3 Press the EDIT key to enter the Edit menu, then press the Next key. Press the ALL or PART key to select the area for centring. 2 Press the CENTRING key. This function allows you to trim all of or a part of the original and print it out in the centre of a copy sheet.
90 5 7 Following the "Specifying an area" on page 84, key in the size of the area to be centred with the digital keys, then press the SET key. Select the desired copy size, image density level, copy quantity, etc. if necessary. Tip: If the setting of original size and copy size is not appropriate, the image may not be copied completely.
91 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS The non-standard size original can be copied if it is placed on the standard size original and its area is specified. Standard size Non-standard size 13. IMAGE REPEA T Procedure 1 Press the EDIT key to enter the Edit menu, and then press the Next key.
92 8 Press the START key. 6 7 Set the repeat number. ● To change the repeat number: Press the 2 or 8 key to select the desired repeat number, and press the SET key. Select the desired copy size, image density level, copy quantity, etc. if necessary.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 93 5. USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Automatic Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 2. Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 3. Weekly Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94 1. AUT OMA TIC CALIBRA TION This function allows the copier to automatically calibrate the colour gradation when the colour cannot be adjusted well because the shading or the hue of the image has deviated. • Set the A3-sized paper in the cassette before starting the calibration.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 95 When the display on the right appears, set the chart face down on the glass and with its bottom toward you and its top left aligned against the original scale on the left side, in order that the black line comes to the left side.
96 1. AUT OMA TIC CALIBRA TION ( Cont. ) 11 When the message “Scanning and calibrating” goes out, all the operation is completed. 12 Tip: If you want to return the image quality level to the default setting after the calibration, press the DEFAULT key in step 4.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 97 2. SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME With the digital keys, dates and times of the copier‘s internal clock can easily be set consistent with the current date and time. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Programme menu. Press the Next key and then the DATE/TIME key.
98 Key in the date (1~31) and press . Example: 1st, April → 0 + 1 + 4 Key in the number corresponding to the day of the week (1: Sun., 2: Mon. ~7: Sat.) and press . Example: Thu. → 5 + Numbe r1 23 4567 Day Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 5 Key in the hour (0~23) and press .
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 99 3. WEEKL Y TIMER The weekly timer, which is incorporated in the copier, is a feature for turning ON and OFF the copier automatically at the desired times specified.
100 Cancelling Operation of the W eekly T imer You can cancel operation of the weekly timer so that the copier can be turned ON and OFF as normal by the power switch. 1 Check that the WEEKLY TIMER key is shaded. Then press the WEEKLY TIMER key to return the display to normal.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 101 4. MODE MEMOR Y You can store and recall a combination of frequently used copy modes at any time you like. In addition to reproduction ratios, you can also store image density levels and copy quantities, colour adjustment modes, editing modes and duplex copying modes.
102 Press the MEMORY1 (or, MEMORY2 , ME MORY3 , MEMORY4 ) key. ● The combination of copy modes is stored in mode memory 1 (or, 2, 3, 4) ● Stored combinations of copy modes remain until new ones are entered. They are not erased even when the power switch is turned OFF.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 103 65~300mm (2.6"~11.8") 150~434mm ( 5.9"~17.0" ) Original 5. COPYING USING P APER OF UNIVERSAL SIZES If you set the paper of non-European sizes such a.
104 5. COPYING USING P APER OF UNIVERSAL SIZES ( Cont. ) To change to a US standard size, reset the size mark plate so that the UNIVERSAL mark appears and set the corresponding size of paper (see page 133).
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 105 After you have set the originals, select the copy quantity, etc. if necessary, and press the START key. Tip: FOLIO is the default size of the UNIVERSAL size. 9 Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Programme menu. 1 Press the UNIVERSAL key.
106 5. COPYING USING P APER OF UNIVERSAL SIZES ( Cont. ) Press the BASIC key to enter the Basic menu, then press the ZOOM ORG. → A4 key. 6 Press the UNIV key of the ORIGINAL on the screen. 7 After you have set the originals, select the copy quantity, etc.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 107 If the Department Management function is activated, the screen on the right is displayed when the power switch is turned ON or the automatic function clear mode (page 14) is operated. Key in a registered access code (4 digits) to make the copier available.
108 7. T OT AL COUNTER This function displays the total number of copies or number of prints. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Programme menu and press the Next key. 1 2 Press the TOTAL COUNTER key. ● The total number of copies or prints of the copier is displayed classified by the color mode.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 109 Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Programme menu, and press the Next key then the DEPT.MANAGEMENT key. Enter the password of the administrator (key operator). 1 2 This function allows you to administer the copy quantity of each department by setting an access code for each department.
110 This function displays the number of copies output for each department (or access code) classified according to colousr mode. ID Counter Press the ID COUNTER key in the Department Management menu. If you want to check the counters of all access codes, press the ALL key.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 111 ● 4 access codes can be displayed at a time. Press the NEXT or PREV key to switch the screen for other access codes. ● Access codes are displayed in numerical order (up to 120 codes).
112 This function clears a certain department (access code) or all departments to “0”. Clearing Counters Press the CLEAR COUNTER key in the Department Management menu. If you want to clear the counters of all the access codes, press the ALL key. 2 1 8.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 113 Press the YES key. ● The counter is cleared and the number becomes “0”. 4.
114 This function registers, changes and deletes the access codes. Registration/Change/Deletion of Access Codes Press the ID REGISTER/CHANGE key in the Department Management menu.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 115 Press the ID REGISTER/CHANGE key in the Department Management menu. Press the CHANGE key. 2 1 Changing the access code of a certain department Using the digital keys, enter the access code (4 digits) you want to change, then press the SET key.
116 Press the ID REGISTER/CHANGE key in the Department Management menu. Press the DELETE key. 2 1 Using the digital keys, enter the access code (4 digits) you want to delete, then press the SET key. 3 Press the YES key. 4 8. DEP ARTMENT MANAGEMENT ( Cont.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 117 When the copier is set up so that key copy counters can be used, you can make copies only by inserting your key copy counter, and the copies made are recorded (added) in the key copy counter. You can use any number of key copy counters.
118 Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Programme menu, press the Next key twice to display the panel on the right, then press the CHANGE LANGUAGES key. 10. CHANGE OF LANGUAGE ON THE DISPLA Y P ANEL Press one of the other languages. You can change the language on the display panel.
USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 119 This function allows you to change the initial setting (default setting) of each mode displayed when the power is turned ON, when the Energy-Saving mode is cancelled, or when the FUNCTION CLEAR key is pressed. Press the desired key for which you want to change the initial setting.
120 MEMO 120.
121 USING THE OPTIONAL SORTER 6. USING THE OPTIONAL ST APLE SORTER 1. Description of the Main Components . . . . . . 122 2. Non-sort Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 3. Sort or Staple Sort Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 4.
122 ST APLE Stapler* Stapler cov er* Sort bins (Bins "1" ~ "20") Non-sort bin Staple car tridge* key* In the non-sor t mode , copies exit into this bin. How ev er, the y will also go into the sor t bins when more than 250 sheets are copied or depend-ing upon the size of paper selected.
123 USING THE OPTIONAL SORTER 2. NON-SORT COPYING 1 2 Key in the desired copy quantity. ● When 250 or less is copied at a time, all the copies will exit into the non-sort bin. When you use the optional automatic document feeder, the total number of copies (the number of originals X copy quantity) should be 250 or less.
124 3. SORT OR ST APLE SORT COPYING Press the NON-SORT, NON-STAPLE key on the Basic menu to enter the Sorter menu. ● To select the SORT mode, press the SORT key. Sort or Staple Sort 1 ● To select the SORT/STAPLE mode, press the STAPLE SORT key. 5 page originals Example: Making 5 sets of copies from 5-page originals.
125 USING THE OPTIONAL SORTER Stapling position 3 Key in the number of copies (sets). Up to 20 sets can be keyed in (all sizes). 2 Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. Using the automatic document feeder: Place them with facing up and align the side guides to the originals.
126 3. SORT OR SORT/ST APLE COPYING (Cont.) 6 Pressing the STAPLE key will cause the copies in each bin to be stapled automatically. ● While stapling is in progress, if you press the STAPLE key again, stapling will stop. Pressing the key again will resume stapling.
127 USING THE OPTIONAL SORTER Manual Stapling 1 Align the edges of the copies and insert them into the first sort bin. ● The copies should be inserted fully inside and moved to the right and to the front until being stopped. ● The STAPLE key lamp will come on.
128 4. GROUP COPYING 1 Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. ● Up to 20 originals (all sizes) can be set at a time. ● See page 22 for how to set the originals. 2 Key in the number of copies. ● The maximum number of copies that can be set is 30 for A4, or 25 for A3, B4 or A4-R.
129 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 7. WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 1. Add Paper Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 2. Replace Toner Bag Symbol . . . . . . . . . . 134 3. Add Toner Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 4. Clear Paper Symbol .
130 Limit line Side guide Side guide 0.5mm 0.5mm When the paper supply in the selected cassette or the optional large-capacity feeder runs out, the cassette or large-capacity feeder symbol on the display panel flashes and this message appears: Add paper Add paper as described below.
131 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 3 Push in the cassette straight and slowly until it comes to a stop. ● Make sure that the cassette is pushed in fully.
132 Ele vator tra y Guide plate at rear side Close the cover of the large-capacity feeder. ● The elevator tray will automatically move up to the paper feeding position.
133 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH Size mark plate Paper size indicator 1 The paper size of the cassette can be changed to any of A3, B4, A4, A4-R and A5-R. Use the following procedure. 3 1 2 4 Changing the Paper Size of the Cassette Pull out the cassette slowly and fully.
134 When the toner bag becomes full of used toner, the REPLACE TONER BAG symbol flashes and this message appears: Dispose of used toner Press INFO Replace the toner bag as described below. Replacing Procedure 1 2 2. REPLACE T ONER BAG SYMBOL Open the right-hand front cover.
135 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 3 4 Remove the used toner bag from the copier. ● Take out the toner bag in the direction of the arrow. Close the used toner bag. ● The cap is provided on the used toner bag. 5 Set the new toner bag in the copier.
136 When the toner supply in a toner cartridge runs out, the ADD TONER symbol and the symbol that shows the corresponding toner colour flash and then the following message appears on the Basic menu: Install new Yellow toner cartridge Press INFO Replace the toner cartridge as described below.
137 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 3 4 5 2 Grasping the holder of the toner cartridge, slide the cartridge along the rail toward you and remove it. ● The empty cartridge should be disposed of properly. Shake the new cartridge to the right and left 5 or 6 times to loosen the toner inside.
138 4. CLEAR P APER SYMBOL When a paper misfeed occurs in the copier, the CLEAR PAPER symbol flashes and the following message will appear: Misfeed in copier Press INFO The CLEAR PAPER symbol flashes in different positions in the diagram depending on where the paper has misfed.
139 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH Remove the misfed paper. 5 4 Open the exit cover. Blue button 3 Open the left-hand front cover. 2 Open the right-hand front cover. Open the bypass guide. ● Open the bypass guide cover, press the blue button and open the bypass guide.
140 4. CLEAR P APER SYMBOL (Cont.) 8 Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) and pull out the transfer belt unit. 9 Remove any misfed paper on the transfer belt. Turn the knob near the entrance of the transfer belt unit in the direction of the arrow (anticlockwise) and remove any paper that comes out.
141 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH Fuser unit Reinstall the transfer belt unit and turn the knob in the direction shown (anticlock- wise) until you hear a click. 12 Close the exit cover. 13 If the misfed paper is gripped between the rollers, remove it by rotating the lever in the direction shown.
142 4. CLEAR P APER SYMBOL (Cont.) Close the sheet bypass. 14 Close the left-hand and right-hand front cover, and reinstall the copy receiving tray or the staple sorter.
143 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH Lower guide of e xit side 2 : Misfeeding in the Automatic Duplexer 1 Remove the copy receiving tray. ● If a staple sorter is attached, first pull it away from the copier by lifting the release lever. 2 Open the exit cover and remove any misfed paper.
144 4. CLEAR P APER SYMBOL (Cont.) 6 7 Holding the handle of the upper guide plate, lift it slowly and fully. ● Be careful not to allow the guide plate to drop. ● Remove any misfed paper. Pull out the automatic duplexer slowly until it comes to a stop.
145 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH Holding its handle, open the feed side cover slowly. 1 3 : Misfeeding from the Cassettes Remove any misfed sheets of paper.
146 4. CLEAR P APER SYMBOL (Cont.) Open the large-capacity feeder. ● Holding its handle as shown, lift it to unlock it and open the feeder slowly away from the copier. 1 Remove any misfed sheets of paper from the feeder as shown. 2 3 Close the large-capacity feeder slowly and fully.
147 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH Open the feed-side cover of the automatic document feeder and remove any misfed original. 1 Raise the automatic document feeder and remove any misfed original. ● If an original is left on the glass. remove it. 2 3 Close the feed-side cover.
148 4. CLEAR P APER SYMBOL (Cont.) 5 : Misfeeding in the Bypass Guide Open the exit cover of the automatic document feeder and remove any foreign matter such as bits of paper, paper clips, etc. 5 6 7 Raise the automatic document feeder and remove any misfed paper.
149 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 1 Remove any misfed paper in the staple sorter bins. Lift the release lever and move the staple sorter slowly away from the copier. 2 3 Pull open the paper transport guide of the staple sorter and remove the misfed paper.
150 1 2 Remove the empty staple cartridge ● Lift the cartridge slightly and slide it out. 5. REPLACING ST APLES Open the stapler cover. The STAPLE symbol flashes on the staple sorter when the follow.
151 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 3 ● Slide the new staple cartridge fully into the stapler. Install a new staple cartridge. ● First remove the cap from the new staple cartridge.
152 1 2 Holding the stapler unit as shown, lift its outer side slightly (arrow 1 ) and take it out slowly toward you (arrow 2 ). 6. REMOVING JAMMED ST APLES Turn OFF the power switch of the copier and open the stapler cover and loosen the wing nut that holds the stapler unit in place.
153 WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH 4 Pull out the slider fully toward you (arrow). Slider 6 Push the slider fully in. ● Make sure that the lever has moved up to latch the slider. If not, pull the lever up by hand. Lever Slider 7 Replace the stapler unit in the staple sorter and tighten the wing nut.
154 When the CALL SERVICE symbol flashes, the following message appears and copying is no longer possible: Call for service The telephone number of your service technician will be displayed. Note it down, then turn the power switch off and immediately call service for assistance.
155 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 1. Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 2. Simple Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
156 1. DAIL Y INSPECTION Items Countermeasure Remarks Items to Inspect Every Day When cleaning, be careful not to scratch the belt. Power switch ON/ OFF status If you are using the copier as a network printer, make sure if you can turn OFF the power before doing so.
157 MAINTENANCE 2. SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING Status Items to be Checked Countermeasure Reference page Copier does not start Display panel does not change when keys or icons are pressed Is the power cord .
158 2. SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING (C ont.) Status Items to be Checked Countermeasure Reference page C opy density is too dark Is the adjustment of the image density and background set darker than standard? Set the copy density by manual density mode, or set the background adjustment properly.
159 SPECIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SPECIFICA TIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS 1. FC15/22 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 2. Specifications of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 3. Packing List . . . . . . . .
160 1. FC15/22 SPECIFICA TIONS FC-15/FC-22 Console type Fixed Laser electronic copying Dry developing Heat roller OPC Linear CCD sensor Read: 600 dpi/256 gradation Write: Corresponding to 9600dpi x 60.
161 SPECIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS Automatic Duplexer Type Acceptable Original Size Maximum Capacity Dimensions Weight Power Source Power Consumption MD-5007 Modular (cassette-type) Minimum : A5-R Maximum : A3 Paper weight : Plain paper (64~90g/m 2 ) mode only 50 sheets (A4, 64~80g/m 2 ).
162 Large-Capacity Feeder Acceptable Paper Weight Acceptable Paper Size Dimensions Weight Power Source Power Consumption MP-1501 Plain paper (64~105g/m 2 ) A4 317mm(W) x 460mm(D) x 288mm(H) Approx.
163 SPECIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS 3. P ACKING LIST Packing List Unpacking/Set-up instructions Copy receiving tray Operator’s manual pocket Detachable cords (220-240V only) Size mark plate of OHP film * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
164 4. COPYING FUNCTION COMBINA TION MA TRIX Function set first Basic settings Modes Duplex Sorting Editing functions APS AMS Enlarge/Reduce Oroginal mode selection Automatic colour selection 1 → 1 .
165 SPECIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS 5. IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT COMBINA TION MA TRIX Function set last Function set first Copy density Manual Auto Hue Saturation Colour balance RGB Sharpness.
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DIGITAL COLOUR PLAIN PAPER COPIER OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS DIGITAL COLOUR PLAIN PAPER COPIER OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR COPYING FUNCTIONS 1-1,KANDA NISHIKI-CHO,CHIYODAKU,TOKYO,101-8442,JAPAN Recycled paper is used for the inside pages of this book.
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