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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
• First-copy time*
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at 300 dpi*
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is only 7.2 seconds .
• Copying speed is 16 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace
productivity.
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First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.
*
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"dpi" ("dots per inch") is unit that is used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in
a printed or scanned image.
a printed or scanned image.
High-quality digital image
• High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed.
• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, two original modes can be selected: "TEXT" for text-only originals,
• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, two original modes can be selected: "TEXT" for text-only originals,
and "PHOTO" for photographs. The exposure can be adjusted to five levels in each mode.
• The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome
photos and colour photos.
Enhanced copying features
• Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.
(When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)
• Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible. (Can be changed to a maximum of 99 copies in the user
programs.)
• The user programs allow customised machine settings and management. Access to the machine can be
controlled by enabling audit mode.
Scan once/Print many
• The machine is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 999
copies of the scanned image. This improves workflow, reduces operating noise from the machine and reduces
wear and tear on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.
wear and tear on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.
Laser printer function
• The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer. (See the
accompanying Software Setup Guide.)
Colour scanner function
• The accompanying scanner driver can be installed and the machine connected to a computer using a USB cable
to enable use as a scanner. (See the accompanying Software Setup Guide.)
Environment and people friendly design
• Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in
use.
• A universal design has been implemented in the product whereby the height of the operation panel and shape of
the keys are designed to be usable by as many people as possible.
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Chapter 1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Document feeder cover (only on the SPF
model) /document cover (only on the document
cover model)
model) /document cover (only on the document
cover model)
Open to make copies from the document glass.
(p.21)
(p.21)
Document glass
Place an original that you wish to copy/scan face
down here. (p.21)
down here. (p.21)
Handles
Use to move the machine.
Power switch
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.15)
Operation panel
Contains operation keys and indicator lights. (p.10)
Paper output tray
Copies and prints are deposited to this tray.
Front cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
machine maintenance. (p.56, p.61)
machine maintenance. (p.56, p.61)
Paper trays
Each tray holds 250 sheets of paper. (p.17)
Side cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
machine maintenance. (p.55, p.61)
machine maintenance. (p.55, p.61)
Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover. (p.55)
Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)
Bypass tray
Paper including special paper (such as transparency
film) can be fed from the bypass tray. (p.18, p.29)
film) can be fed from the bypass tray. (p.18, p.29)
Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as B4 and
A3. (p.18)
A3. (p.18)
Charger cleaner
Use to clean the transfer charger. (p.67)
USB 1.1 port
Connect to your computer to use the printer and
scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide)
scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide)
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Parallel port
Connect to your computer to use the printer
function. (Software Setup Guide)
function. (Software Setup Guide)
Document feeder tray
Place the original(s) that you wish to copy/scan
face up here. Holds up to 40 originals.
face up here. Holds up to 40 originals.
Original guides
Adjust to the size of the originals.
Feeding roller cover
Open to remove misfed originals. (p.54)
Right side cover
Open to remove misfed originals. (p.54)
Exit area
Originals exit the machine here after
copying/scanning.
copying/scanning.
TD cartridge
Contains toner. (p.61)
TD cartridge strap
Lift to remove the TD cartridge (p.61)
TD cartridge lock release lever
To replace the TD cartridge, pull out the TD
cartridge while pulling up on this lever. (p.61)
cartridge while pulling up on this lever. (p.61)
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.56, p.57)
Fusing unit release levers
To remove a paper misfeed from the fusing unit,
push down on these levers and remove the paper.
(p.57)
push down on these levers and remove the paper.
(p.57)
Drum cartridge
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum. (p.62)
drum. (p.62)
Drum cartridge handle
Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. (p.62)
Fusing unit paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
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The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or
injury.
the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or
injury.
The model name can be seen on the machines
front cover.
front cover.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
OPERATION PANEL
SCAN MENU key
Use to scan by means of the provided Button
Manager software. (p.34)
Manager software. (p.34)
SCAN key (
) / indicator
Press to switch the machine to scanner mode and
scan by means of the provided Button Manager
software.(p.33) The indicator blinks during scanning
and transmission of the scanned data.
scan by means of the provided Button Manager
software.(p.33) The indicator blinks during scanning
and transmission of the scanned data.
ON LINE key (
) / indicator
Press to toggle the machine between online and
off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine
is online, and goes off when the machine is
off-line. The indicator blinks while the machine is
receiving print data and while printing is paused.
(p.32)
off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine
is online, and goes off when the machine is
off-line. The indicator blinks while the machine is
receiving print data and while printing is paused.
(p.32)
DUAL PAGE COPY key (
) / indicator
Use to make individual copies of the two pages of
an open book or other two-page original. (p.30)
an open book or other two-page original. (p.30)
XY-ZOOM key (
) / indicator
Press to change the horizontal and vertical copy
ratios independently. (p.27)
ratios independently. (p.27)
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key (
/
/
) /
indicators
Use to select the exposure mode:
"AUTO", "TEXT", or "PHOTO". (p.24)
"AUTO", "TEXT", or "PHOTO". (p.24)
AUDIT CLEAR key (
)
Closes an open account. (p.44)
AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator (
)
Paper of the proper size will be automatically
selected depending on the original size and
selected copy ratio when this indicator is on. (p.22)
selected depending on the original size and
selected copy ratio when this indicator is on. (p.22)
Alarm indicators
[
] TD cartridge replacement required indicator
(p.53)
[
] Drum cartridge replacement required
indicator (p.53)
[
] Paper required indicator (p.53)
[
] Misfeed indicator (p.53)
POWER SAVE indicator (
)
Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode.
(p.15)
(p.15)
Display
Shows the set number of copies, as well as the copy
ratio, user program function or setting code, or an
error code when an error occurs.
When the [SCAN] key (
ratio, user program function or setting code, or an
error code when an error occurs.
When the [SCAN] key (
) is pressed to enter
scanner mode, the display shows the port used (U_1
for USB 1.1). When Button Manager software is
used, the display shows a program number. (p.25,
p.33, p.40)
for USB 1.1). When Button Manager software is
used, the display shows a program number. (p.25,
p.33, p.40)
Copy ratio display key (
)
Hold down when the machine is not in use to
display the copy ratio in the display. (p.27)
display the copy ratio in the display. (p.27)
ZOOM indicator
Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. (p.27)
Zoom keys (
,
)
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio
from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (p.27)
from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (p.27)
INTERRUPT key (
) / indicator
Interrupts a copy run. (p.31)
Light and Dark keys (
,
) / indicators
Use to adjust the TEXT or PHOTO exposure level.
(p.24)
(p.24)
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