User manual RICOH TCII

[. . . ] TC-II Operating Instructions Zbrh021e. eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. TC-II Operating Instructions Printed in Japan UE USA C593-8602 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Notes: Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine. [. . . ] · Folded, curled, creased, or damaged paper · Torn paper · Slippery paper · Rough paper/envelope · Paper with any kind of coating (such as carbon) · Short grain paper · Thin paper that has low stiffness · Paper that is prone to generate a lot of paper dust · Grained paper loaded with the direction of the grain perpendicular to the feed direction · Certain types of long thin envelopes e. g. international mail envelopes · The following types of envelopes: Note If you print on rough grained paper, the following problems may occur: · Black-Spotted image · Blurred image · Damaging master 13 Operation 1 Important Correct curls in the paper before placing it in the machine. When you cannot correct the paper curl, stack the paper with the curl face down or face up as shown in the illustration. If paper is curled, it might wrap around the drum or stains might appear. 14 Standard Printing Standard Printing A Set the Drum Unit. Reference P. 7 "Setting the Drum Unit" B Make If the image density is slightly dark or light, adjust the image density, using {W} {V} Speed WV keys. P. 22 "Changing the Printing Speed". 1 sure that the machine is ready for printing. ous settings remaining. H Enter C Make sure that there are no previNote To clear any previous settings, press the {Clear Modes}. the number of prints required with the number keys. D Set the paper Reference P. 10 "Loading Paper" E Select the Paper type Reference P. 17 "Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper" Note The counter shows the number of prints you set. F Set your desired settings. } To change the number entered, press the {Clear/Stop} key and enter the new number. I Press the {Print} key. } Note If the Image position is not correct, adjust it by using {Whole} or {Drum 2}. P. 20 "Adjusting the Position of Printed Images". 15 Operation 1 Note To stop the machine during a multi-print run, press the {Clear/ Stop} key. This function is called "Auto Reset". Note You can change the time the machine can waits before Auto Reset mode starts. P. 26 "User Tools". To return the machine to the initial condition after printing, press the {Clear Modes} key. Removing Prints A Pull the front paper delivery side plate down towards you to open it. The machine will not automatically enter Auto Reset mode in the following cases: · If there is no ink · If paper misfeed occur · If the machine is printing · If there is no paper · If the cover open message is displayed Auto Off If you do not operate the machine for a certain period the machine can enter Quality Standby mode to remove ink from inside the machine, and then turn itself off. This function is called "Auto Off". Limitation Quality Standby mode does not available when you use Color Drum Type 40S/50S. Note You can change the time the machine can waits before Auto Off mode starts. P. 26 "User Tools". B Remove the prints from the paper delivery tray and close the paper delivery side plate. Auto Reset The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after your job is finished. 16 Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper Before printing onto thick paper, thin paper, envelopes or special kinds of paper loaded in the Paper feed tray, you must select the paper type. Printing onto Standard Paper 1 A Press the [Ppr. Type] key. Printing onto Thick Paper If you wish to print onto thick (157 to 209. 3g/m2, 42 to 55. 6 lb or heavier) paper, perform the following steps. A Press the [Ppr. Type] key. B Make sure that [1:STD] is selected. PAPER TYPE 1:STD 2:THICK 3:SPL ** C Press the [q] key. q B Select [2:THICK] with {~} {}} key. PAPER TYPE 1:STD 2:THICK 3:SPL ** Printing onto Special Kinds of Paper C Press the [q] key. q A Press the [Ppr. Type] key. B Select [3:SPL] with {~} {}} key. PAPER TYPE 1:STD 2:THICK 3:SPL ** 17 Operation C Press the [q] key. q Printing onto envelopes Paper Supply Adjustment If paper misfeeds occur frequently, you can adjust the paper feeding ratio and paper separation ratio. 1 A Place the envelopes in the paper feed tray as shown in the illustration. A Press the {Ppr. } GRENVE0E *: Paper feed direction Note When you use envelopes, the Paper feed tray capacity is about 150 sheets (85g/m2, 22 lb) or enough to load a stack up to 105mm, 4. 1" high. B If your envelopes do not feed in well, lift the paper feed tray a little, and then lower it so that it slants up slightly. FEED PRES. 0123456** SEPAR PRES 0123456** B Press {~} {}} {|} {{} or the number keys to adjust the paper feeding ratios and the paper separation ratios. } C Press {#} key. If the machine does not feed enough paper A Change the paper feeding ratio setting as follows. Paper type ZDZY030E Paper feed pressure ratio 56(*3) 6(*5) 56(*3) Standard Thick Special kinds of Paper *: Default 18 Printing onto Various Kinds of Paper If the machine feeds too much paper A Change the paper separation ratio setting as follows. Paper type Standard Thick Special kinds of Paper Paper feed separation ratio 46(*3) 34(*2) 34(*1) 1 *: Default 19 Operation Adjusting the Position of Printed Images 1 Use the following procedure to adjust the position of print images as required. Note Unexpected change to the image position may occur with the following actions: Drum2 Image Adjustment You can adjust the image position of Drum2. · Switching Drum1 and 2. There are two kinds of image adjustment as follows: Overall Image Adjustment You can adjust the mixed image position of Drum1 and Drum2. 1: Paper Feed Direction 2: Image of Drum2 Note When the main switch is turned off, the image returns to the default position. A Press the [Whole] or [Drum 2] key. OVERALL IMAGE ADJUST jl0. 40in. hi0. 40in B Adjust the image position using the {~}, {}}, {|}, and {{} keys. 1: Paper feed direction 20 Adjusting the Position of Printed Images Note When you shift the image forward, leave a 10mm, 0. 4" margin at the leading edge. [. . . ] When printing a large solid area on A3, 11" x 17" paper, the sides of the print tend to curl up after the print is fed out to the paper delivery tray. The next sheet that feeds out pushes against the curled sheet and a paper misfeed occurs. When you make a lot of prints from a small image, ink might ooze out from the edges of the master, especially under high temperature and when printing in two or more colors. Large uneven solid image wrinkles the master and you may not print as you want. 43 Remarks Where to Put Your Machine Environment Your machine's location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect its performance. Optimum environmental conditions R CAUTION: · Keep the equipment away from humidity and dust. [. . . ]