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. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. [. . . ] 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. · Remaking a master using the master making unit. 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. If there is no margin, paper might wrap around the drum and cause a misfeed. D Press the {Proof} key to check the } image position. 1 If you adjust the image position, a print shadow might appear. Overall image adjustment A You can change the overall image position of both Drum 1 and 2. Use {~} {}} {|} {{} keys to shift the image each way in 0. 5mm, 0. 02" steps. Up & Down +10mm, 0. 4" or 10mm, 0. 4" Right & Left +10mm, 0. 4" or 10mm, 0 4" Drum 2 image adjustment A You can change the image position of Drum 2. Use {~} {}} {|} {{} keys to shift the image each way in 0. 25mm, 0. 01" steps. Up & Down Moving sums of both adjustment functions (Max 10mm, 0. 4") Right & Left +5mm, 0. 2" or 5mm, 0 2" C Press the [Enter] key. 21 Operation Changing the Printing Speed 1 Use the {W} or {V} key to adjust the W V printing speed. The relationship between printing speed and print quality depends on the type of paper you use. A Press the {V} key to increase the speed and press the {W} key to reduce the speed. Note The following speeds are available: · Setting 1 (default): 90 sheets/minute · Setting 2: 105 sheets/minute · Setting 3: 120 sheets/minute The faster the printing speed becomes, the lighter the printing density is, and vice versa. If you change the print speed while printing, a print shadow might appear. When the machine is used in low temperature conditions, the image density might decrease. In this case, use setting one. 22 Skip Feed Printing Skip Feed Printing If the backs of prints are dirty, you can increase the time between prints using the {Skip Feed} key. [. . . ] In this case, slow the printing speed down. 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. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur. 4 · Do not place the equipment on an unstable or tilted surface. [. . . ]