Operating Instructions Copy Reference ZENH010E.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. Type for Aficio 1015/1018/2515/2518/1502/1802 Printed in China UE USA B039-7207 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. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the Copy Reference before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Notes Some illustrations may be slightly different from your machine. Certain options may not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer. Operator Safety This machine is considered a CDRH class I laser device, safe for office/EDP use. The machine contains a 5-milliwatt, 760-800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected ) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator. Laser Safety: The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical unit in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement or the optical subsystem is required. Warning: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Notes: The model names of the machines do not appear in the following pages. Check the type of your machine before reading this manual. (For details, see P.iv "Machine Types".) · · Type 1: 15 copies/minute (A4K, 81/2" × 11"K) Type 2: 18 copies/minute (A4K, 81/2" × 11"K) Certain types might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version. For good copy quality, the supplier recommends that you use genuine toner from the supplier. The supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine parts from the supplier with your office products. Power Source 120V, 60Hz, 12A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. For details about power source, see P.69 "Power Connection". In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. c means STAND BY. Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. R WARNING: · Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord. · Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. · To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. · Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists: · You spill something into the equipment. · You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair. · Your equipment's cover has been damaged. · Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. · Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites. · Dispose of the used toner cartridge in accordance with the local regulation. i R CAUTION: · Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. · Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment. · When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the plug (not the cable). · Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside the equipment. · Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of the reach of children. · For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place at an authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites. · The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating the "hot surface". Otherwise it could cause a personal burn. · Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and functionality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies available at an authorized dealer. ii How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in minor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section. * The statements above are notes for your safety. Important If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this. Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating. Note This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation. Limitation This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together, or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used. Reference This symbol indicates a reference. { } Keys built into the machine's operation panel. iii Machine Types This machine comes in two models which vary in copy speed. Type 1 Copy speed Fax unit Printer unit Type 2 15 copies/minute (A4K, 81/2" 18 copies/minute (A4K, 81/2" × 11"K) × 11"K) Option Option Option Option iv v What You Can Do with This Machine vi vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide to Components ............................................................................... Options ....................................................................................................... Operation Panel ......................................................................................... Panel Display ............................................................................................. Displays and Key Operations........................................................................ 1 3 4 6 6 1. Basics Turning on the Power................................................................................ 7 Turning on the Main Power ........................................................................... 7 Starting the Machine ..................................................................................... 8 Changing Modes........................................................................................ 9 Originals ................................................................................................... 10 Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals .......................................... 10 Sizes Difficult to Detect ............................................................................... 11 Original Sizes and Scanning Area/Missing Image Area.............................. 12 Copy Paper............................................................................................... 13 Recommended Paper Sizes and Types...................................................... 13 Non-recommended Paper........................................................................... 15 Paper Storage ............................................................................................. 16 Toner......................................................................................................... 17 Handling Toner............................................................................................ 17 Toner Storage ............................................................................................. 17 Used Toner ................................................................................................. 17 2. Copying Basic Procedure ...................................................................................... Setting Originals...................................................................................... Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass .................................................... Loading Originals in the Document Feeder................................................. Setting Custom Original Size in the Document Feeder............................... Basic Functions....................................................................................... Adjusting Copy Image Density .................................................................... Selecting an Original Type .......................................................................... Selecting Copy Paper ................................................................................. Auto Reduce/Enlarge .................................................................................. Sort ........................................................................................................... Sort.............................................................................................................. Copying from the Bypass Tray .............................................................. Other Functions....................................................................................... User Codes ................................................................................................. Auto Start .................................................................................................... viii 19 21 21 22 23 25 25 25 26 28 29 29 31 35 35 35 Preset Reduce/Enlarge ........................................................................... Zoom......................................................................................................... Combine ................................................................................................... Series Copies........................................................................................... Book1 Sided ............................................................................................ Combination Chart .................................................................................. 36 37 38 40 40 41 3. Troubleshooting If Your Machine does not Operate as You Want................................... Message...................................................................................................... Display ........................................................................................................ If You Cannot Make Clear Copies .......................................................... If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want.............................................. Combine...................................................................................................... B Loading Paper..................................................................................... Loading paper in the optional paper tray unit.............................................. D Changing the Toner Cartridge........................................................... x Clearing Misfeeds............................................................................... Changing the Paper Size ........................................................................ Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray................................................ Changing ...