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COPY FUNCTIONS
POINTS TO NOTE WHEN MAKING COPIES
Document glass and RSPF
• Paper in a different orientation from the original can be selected if the auto paper select or auto image function has
been selected. In this case, the image of the original will be rotated.
• When copying a book or an original that has been folded or crumpled, press down gently on the document
cover/RSPF. This will reduce shadow lines caused by uneven contact between the original and the document
glass.
glass.
• When the centre tray counter function is enabled, the number of pages that can be delivered to the output tray is
limited to 500 (A4 and 8-1/2" x 11" sizes only; the limit for all other sizes is 300 pages.). When the offset function is
used, the limit is approximately 300 pages. When the limit is reached, copying stops and the [START] key (
used, the limit is approximately 300 pages. When the limit is reached, copying stops and the [START] key (
)
light turns off. Remove the copies from the centre tray and then press the [START] key (
) to resume copying.
The centre tray counter function can be disabled in the key operator programs. (See the "Key operator’s guide".)
Originals that can be used in the RSPF
A maximum of 100 sheet originals of equal size (A4, 90g/m
2
(8-1/2" x 11", 24 lbs.)) can be placed in the RSPF.
Originals of different length can be placed together in the RSPF as long the widths are equal; however, some copy
functions may not operate correctly.
functions may not operate correctly.
Acceptable originals
Originals of size A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") having a weight of 35g/m
2
to 128g/m
2
(9 lbs. to 34 lbs.) or
52g/m
2
to 105g/m
2
(14 lbs. to 28 lbs.) for two-sided originals can be used.
Other considerations
• Use originals that are within the specified size and weight ranges. Originals outside the specified ranges may
cause misfeeds.
• Make sure that there are no paper clips or staples on the original.
• If an original has damp spots from correction fluid or ink, or glue from pasteups, be sure it has dried completely
• If an original has damp spots from correction fluid or ink, or glue from pasteups, be sure it has dried completely
before using it to make a copy. Otherwise the interior of the RSPF or the document glass may become soiled.
• The following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds, smudging, and unclear images.
• Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or translucent paper, photographs
• Carbon paper
• Thermal paper
• Originals that are creased, folded, or torn
• Glued originals, cut-out originals
• Originals with binder holes
• Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal transfer printing), originals printed on thermal transfer paper
• Carbon paper
• Thermal paper
• Originals that are creased, folded, or torn
• Glued originals, cut-out originals
• Originals with binder holes
• Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal transfer printing), originals printed on thermal transfer paper
Removing the document cover
• To copy large originals like newspaper, remove the document cover.
• To remove it, open the document cover and lift it at a slightly backward angle. To replace the cover, do the
• To remove it, open the document cover and lift it at a slightly backward angle. To replace the cover, do the
reverse.
• The RSPF cannot be removed.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
2
Copying originals of mixed length (Mixed feeding)
When using the RSPF, originals of mixed length can be fed together as long as the width of the originals is the same.
To copy originals of mixed length, follow these steps:
To copy originals of mixed length, follow these steps:
1
Touch the [SPECIAL MODES] key.
2
Touch the
key and then the
[ORIGINAL SIZE] key.
3
Select the "MIX SIZE ORIGINAL
FEEDING MODE" checkbox.
FEEDING MODE" checkbox.
4
Touch the [OK] key.
The setting is entered and
you return to the main
screen.
The original size icon
changes to
you return to the main
screen.
The original size icon
changes to
(
)
to indicate
that mixed feeding is
selected.
selected.
Automatic copy image rotation (Rotation copying)
If the originals are placed in a different orientation than the copy paper, the original image will be automatically
rotated 90
rotated 90
°
. (When an image is rotated, a message will be displayed.) If a function is selected that is not suitable for
rotation, such as enlarging the copy to greater than A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size or margin shift copy, rotation will not be
possible.
possible.
[Example]
• This function operates in both the auto paper select and auto image modes. Rotation copying can be disabled in
the key operator programs. (See the "Key operator's guide".)
2-SIDED COPY
SPECIAL MODES
ORIGINAL
SIZE
CARD SHOT
COV
AL MODES
MANUAL
ORIGINAL SIZE
AUTO
MIX SIZE ORIGINAL FEEDING MODE
OK
When copying is started in mixed feeding
mode, all originals are scanned before
copying begins.
mode, all originals are scanned before
copying begins.
OK
A4
Note
Orientation of
the placed original
Orientation of
the loaded paper
Copy after rotation
Face down
Face down
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COPY FUNCTIONS
BYPASS FEED (special paper)
The bypass tray must be used to feed special papers such as transparency film and labels. The bypass tray can also
be used to feed standard copy paper.
be used to feed standard copy paper.
1
Place the original(s). (p.22, p.23)
2
Insert the paper (print face down) all
the way into the bypass tray.
the way into the bypass tray.
For paper that can be
used in the bypass tray,
see "PAPER" (p.15).
To load paper, see
"Loading paper in the
bypass tray" (p.18).
used in the bypass tray,
see "PAPER" (p.15).
To load paper, see
"Loading paper in the
bypass tray" (p.18).
3
Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key or
the tray in the image of the machine in
the touch panel, and select the bypass
tray.
the tray in the image of the machine in
the touch panel, and select the bypass
tray.
Set the type of paper that
you loaded in the bypass
tray. (p.20)
you loaded in the bypass
tray. (p.20)
4
Select the number of copies and any
other desired copy settings, and then
press the [START] key (
other desired copy settings, and then
press the [START] key (
).
Shifting the starting position of copying
When copying on a special size of paper in the bypass tray, the starting position of printing can be shifted vertically
for fine adjustment of the image position. To adjust the starting position of printing, follow the steps below. This
function can only be used when feeding special sizes of paper from the bypass tray.
for fine adjustment of the image position. To adjust the starting position of printing, follow the steps below. This
function can only be used when feeding special sizes of paper from the bypass tray.
1 Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key and then touch the [EXTRA
IMAGE ADJUST] key on the bypass tray.
2 Use the
key or
key to adjust the printing position, and
then touch the [OK] key.
• The position can be adjusted from -10 mm to +10 mm in 0.5 mm
(-0.5 inch to +0.5 inch in 0.02 inch) increments.
• When a setting from -10 mm to -0.5 mm (-0.5 inch to -0.02 inch) is
selected, the starting position of printing is moved to front from the
standard position. When a setting from +0.5 mm to +10 mm (+0.02
inch to +0.5 inch) is selected, the starting position of printing is moved to rear.
standard position. When a setting from +0.5 mm to +10 mm (+0.02
inch to +0.5 inch) is selected, the starting position of printing is moved to rear.
EXPOSURE
AUTO A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
ACC.#-C
READY TO COPY.
EXTRA IMAGE ADJUST
TO FRONT TO REAR
OK
0
(-10 10)
mm
mm
0.0
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AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING
Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used,
two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made.
two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made.
USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS
1
Place the original on the document
glass. (p.22)
glass. (p.22)
2
Touch the [2-SIDED COPY] key.
3
Touch the [One-sided to two-sided
copy] key.
copy] key.
4
Touch the [OK] key.
Original
→ Paper
Document glass
One-sided original
→
Two sides (
)
RSPF
One-sided original
→
Two sides
(
)
Two-sided original
→
Two sides
(
)
Two-sided original
→
One side
(
)
• Paper sizes that can be used are A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, and A3 (8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17").
• When making two-sided copies on letterhead paper, place the side with the letterhead face down if using a
tray, or face up if using the bypass tray (This is the opposite of normal.).
• Automatic two-sided copying is not possible on thick paper, thin paper, labels, transparency film, envelopes, and
other special types of paper.
• Automatic two-sided copying can be disabled in the key operator programs. (See the "Key operator’s guide".)
• When dual page copy (p.43) is selected, two-sided original to two sides or two-sided original to one side cannot be used.
• When dual page copy (p.43) is selected, two-sided original to two sides or two-sided original to one side cannot be used.
Note
OUTPUT
2-SIDED COPY
Portrait-oriented original
(A3 or B4 (11" x 17" or 8-1/2" x 14") size)
Before [BINDING CHANGE]
After [BINDING CHANGE]
Touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key when making the tablet
binding, or when making automatic two-sided copies of a
one-sided A3 or B4 (11" x 17" or 8-1/2" x 14") size portrait
original, touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key.
binding, or when making automatic two-sided copies of a
one-sided A3 or B4 (11" x 17" or 8-1/2" x 14") size portrait
original, touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key.
BINDING
CHANGE
OK
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