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PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Canon NP6551. This Operator’s Manual describes the NP6551, its functions, and its method of use. It also describes various precautions to be observed in order to ensure safe operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the NP6551, in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents ■ Illustrated Function Summary ..................................................................... 7 ■ How to Use This Operator’s Manual .......................................................... 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Safety Considerations ............................................................................ 1-2 Installation Precautions .......................................................................... 1-10 Handling Precautions ........................................
■ Copy Output ............................................................................................. 2-25 • Output to the Copy Tray (option) ............................................................. 2-25 • Output to the Sorter ................................................................................. 2-26 ■ Auto Start.................................................................................................. 2-27 ■ Using the Stack Bypass (Manual Feed Copying) ........................
■ Two-page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step) ...................................... 3-33 ■ Overlay Mode (Superimposes Two Original Images on a Single Copy Sheet) ............................................................................... 3-35 • Sheet Overlay (Superimposes Two Originals) ......................................... 3-36 • Book Overlay (Superimposes Facing Pages in a Book) ..........................
Chapter 6 Clearing Paper Jams ■ Clearing Paper Jams ................................................................................. 6-2 ■ Removing Jammed Originals in the RDF ................................................. 6-4 • Paper Jam in the Left Feeder Cover ......................................................... 6-4 • Paper Jam in the Right Feeder Cover ....................................................... 6-6 ■ Removing Jammed Copy Paper .......................................................
Illustrated Function Summary This section provides simplified descriptions of the NP6551’s various functions. Since reference pages are provided, you can utilize this section as an index. (The * mark indicates functions that require optional accessories.) ■ Copy ■ Quantity (see p. 2-20) Copies Original ■ Copy Original CITY CITY Automatic Exposure Control (see p. 2-21) The copier pre-scans each original and automatically adjusts the copy exposure to the most appropriate level.
■ Preset Copy Ratios (see p. 2-40) Use preset copy ratios when you want to enlarge or reduce a standard-size original to a standard-size copy. 11" x 17" copy ■ Reduction/Enlargement (see p. 2-43) ● Zoom (see p. 2-43) Enables you to select any copy ratio between 49 and 204%, in 1% increments. LGL original Copies CITY CITY CITY Original CITY CITY CITY CITY LTR copy ■ Fit Image Mode (see p.
■ Two-sided ■ Mode (see p. 2-50) ● 1 → 2-sided (see p. ● Sheet Frame Erase (see p. 2-51) Makes two-sided copies from one-sided originals. Originals Copy CITY CI TY 3-4) Makes clean copies of originals with ragged edges by eliminating the dark border around the edge of copy sheets. Original CITY CITY ● 2 → 2-sided (see p. Frame Erase Mode (see p. 3-2) Copy CITY CITY ● Original Frame Erase (see p. 2-53) Makes two-sided copies from two-sided originals.
■ Margin ■ Two-page Mode (see p. 3-9) Shifts the entire original image to the left, right, top or bottom by 0-20 mm (0"-3/4") to create a margin on copies. Original Copy CITY Separation Mode (see p. 3-33) Copies facing pages in a bound original in one step. Copies Original CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY Margin ■ Cover/Sheet Insertion Modes (see p. 3-14) Using the RDF, you can program the copier to add front and back covers to copy sets.
■ Image Combination Mode (see p. 3-18) ■ Reduces two or four originals to fit on a single copy sheet. Image Separation Mode (see p. 3-25) Divides an original into equal sections and outputs each section in enlarged form on a separate copy sheet. Copies Originals Copy CITY CITY CITY Original CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY ■ Transparency CITY CITY Interleaving Mode ■ (see p. 3-30) CITY Additional Functions (see p.
How to Use This Operator’s Manual The descriptions in this manual are presented using the following general format: Function Name (Title) Operational Instructions Numbered steps describe how to set and operate various functions. Two-page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step) Notes Notes and restrictions regarding the use of a function are provided.
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes various items which you should understand before operating the copier, such as the handling precautions and the names of the parts and their functions. Safety Considerations ..............................................................1-2 ■ Installation Precautions ..........................................................1-10 ■ Handling Precautions .............................................................1-12 ■ Overview of the Copier and Options .........
Safety Considerations Installation WARNING CAUTION 1-2 ● Do not install the copier near alcohol, paint thinner or other inflammable substances. If inflammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the copier, this may result in fire or electrical shock. ● Do not place the following items on the copier. If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the copier, this may result in a fire or electrical shock.
Do not install the copier in the following locations. • A damp or dusty location • A location which is exposed to direct sunlight • A location with high temperatures • A location that is subject to open flames ● Do not remove the copier’s fixing stopper after the copier has been installed, as this may cause the copier to fall or tip over, resulting in personal injury. Introduction ● Power Supply WARNING ● Do not damage or modify the power cord.
CAUTION 1-4 ● Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock. ● Insert the power cord completely into the outlet. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electrical shock. ● Do not use power cords other than the provided power cord, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock. ● As a general rule, do not use extension cords. Using an extension cord may result in a fire or electrical shock.
WARNING ● Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the copier. There are high temperature and high voltage components inside the copier which may result in a fire or electrical shock. ● If the copier makes strange noises, or emits smoke, heat or unusual smells, immediately turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your service representative. Continued use of the copier in this condition may result in a fire or electrical shock.
CAUTION 1-6 ● Close the RDF gently to avoid catching your hand, as this may result in personal injury. ● Do not touch the Sorter while making copies, as this may result in personal injury. ● Do not press down hard on the platen cover or feeder when using the platen glass to copy thick books. This may damage the platen glass and/or result in personal injury. ● Turn OFF the power switch for safety when the copier will not be used for a long period of time such as at night.
WARNING ● When cleaning the copier, first turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these items may result in a fire or electrical shock. ● Clean the copier using a firmly wrungout cloth dampened with a mild cleansing detergent. Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner or other inflammable substances. If inflammable substances come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the copier, this may result in a fire or electrical shock.
CAUTION 1-8 ● Unplug the power plug from the outlet at least once a year, and clean the area around the base of the plug's metal pins to ensure all dust is removed. If dust accumulates in this area, it may result in a fire. ● There are some areas inside the copier which are subject to high voltages and high temperatures. Take adequate precaution when performing internal inspections, to avoid burns or electrical shock.
When removing used toner bottles from the toner supply port, remove the bottles carefully to prevent toner from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If toner enters your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water and consult a physician. Introduction ● Consumables WARNING CAUTION ● Do not throw toner bottles into open flames, as this may cause the toner to ignite and result in burns or a fire. ● Do not store toner bottles or copy paper in places exposed to open flames.
Installation Precautions Observe the following precautions when selecting a site to install the copier: • Avoid locations which are subject to low temperatures and low humidity, or high temperatures and high humidity. For example, avoid installing the copier near water faucets, hot water heaters, humidifiers, air conditioners, heaters and stoves. • Do not install the copier in front of a window which receives direct sunlight. (If unavoidable, shade the copier using curtains.
About the copier’s fixing stoppers Introduction • Do not remove the copier’s fixing stoppers after the copier has been installed. • If you put weight on the front of the copier while the paper drawers or units within the copier are pulled out all the way, the copier might fall forward. To prevent this from happenning, make sure that the copier’s fixing stoppers are set in place. Select a safe power supply • Plug the copier into a 120V AC outlet.
Handling Precautions • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the copier. • There are some areas inside the copier which are subject to high voltages and temperatures. Take adequate precaution when performing internal inspections. Never perform any operation not specified in this Operator’s Manual. • Be careful not to drop any foreign objects (e.g., paper clips) inside the copier. Never spill liquids of any kind on or into the copier.
Overview of the Copier and Options Introduction The NP6551 and its options are configured as follows: Control Card Allows you to monitor the number of copies made by each card holder. (See p. 8-4.) Paper Deck-A1 Holds up to 3,500 sheets of copy paper (20-lb bond). (See p. 8-2.
Parts and Their Functions (Main Unit) ■ Main Unit RDF (Recirculating Document Feeder) Toner supply cover Automatically feeds sets of up to 100 originals to the platen glass for copying. Also automatically turns over two-sided originals to make two-sided copies. (See p. 1-24.) Control panel (See p. 1-16.
Introduction Platen glass Heater switch(inside) This switch should only be operated by your service representative. For more details, contact your service representative. Front door Copy tray(option) Copies are output to this tray when the Stapler Sorter/Sorter is not attached. Unit 1 (Fixing Unit) Unit 2 (Duplexing Unit) Unit 3(Duplexing Transport Unit) Counter Shows the total copy quantity made.
Parts and Their Functions (Control Panel/Touch Panel) ■ Control Panel Number keys Display Contrast dial Press to enter the desired copy quantity and other numerical values such as ID numbers. (See p. 1-22.) Turn it to adjust the contrast of the touch panel display. (See p. 1-23.) Energy Saver key Reset key If the copier will not be used for a while, press to place the copier in the Energy Saver mode. Press it again to cancel the Energy Saver mode. (See p. 2-13.
1 ’ 2-sided key Paper Select key Press to select or cancel the 2 → 2-sided, 2 → 1sided, or Book → 2-sided mode. (See p. 2-50.) Press to select Auto Paper Selection, a paper drawer, or the stack bypass. (See p. 2-22.) Enlarge, Reduce, and Direct keys Press to enlarge or reduce using a preset copy ratio, or to return the copier to direct copying (100%). (See p. 2-40.) One-sided key Press to select or cancel the One-sided mode. (See p. 2-58.) Fit Image key Press to select or cancel the Fit Image mode.
■ Touch Panel Display (Special Features) Frame Erase key Margin key Press to select or cancel the Original Frame Erase, Sheet Frame Erase, Book Frame Erase, or Binding Erase functions. This mode enables you to erase shadows or lines on an original that you do not want to appear on copies. (See p. 3-2.) Press to select or cancel the Margin mode. This mode enables you to create a blank margin at the edge of copies. (See p. 3-9.) Image Combination key Press to select or cancel the Image Combination mode.
Introduction Transparency Interleaving key Press to select or cancel the Transparency Interleaving mode. This mode enables you to insert a copy sheet between transparencies. You can copy onto interleaf sheets or leave them blank. (See p. 3-30.) Cover/Sheet Insertion key Press to select or cancel the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode. This mode enables you to add a front and back cover of different paper stock (for example colored paper). You can also insert up to 20 copy sheets at a specified page number.
Touch Panel Display and Keying Operations This section describes the different types of messages that appear in the touch panel display. It also describes how to use the Control Panel keys together with the touch panel display to perform settings.
Messages which describe the procedure for setting a mode Introduction In this example, the Zoom Program mode has been selected. The display at the right appears while setting the Zoom Program mode. Messages concerning copier self-diagnostics and inspection In this example, a paper jam has occurred. If a paper jam occurs, the display at the right appears. Messages which provide an explanation of copier functions (Guide messages) (In the example, the Transparency Interleaving mode has been selected.
Using the Control Panel to Perform Settings This section describes how to use the following keys to perform settings: Display Contrast Energy Saver Reset Stop Guide Addiitional Functions Interrupt Clear Start Reset key Number keys 1 - Number keys 0 Use these keys to enter the copy quantity, and ID numbers.
Using the Touch Panel Display to Perform Settings The keys below have the same function in any mode. REQUEST: [OK] Press to set an item and proceed to the next screen. [C] Press to cancel a set item and return to the previous screen. Introduction ● Press the touch panel display lightly. Do not use pointed items such as mechanical pencils or ball-point pens; they may scratch or damage the touch panel display. [DONE] Press to complete the setting process and return to the Standard mode.
RDF (Recirculating Document Feeder) Place a stack of originals in the RDF’s original tray, press the Start key, and the originals are automatically fed to the platen glass for copying. The RDF can also automatically turn over two-sided originals to make two-sided copies. The RDF eliminates the need to repeatedly place originals when copying multi-page documents. Parts and Their Functions Original Set indicator Lights when originals are placed in the original tray.
Main Functions Automatic two-sided original feeding When the Two-sided mode is set, the RDF automatically turns over two-sided originals so that both sides can be copied. ■ Sorting without a Sorter Even if your copier is not equipped with the optional Sorter or Stapler Sorter, copies can be sorted into sets arranged in page order. To set the Sort mode, select [SORT] key in the touch panel display.
■ How Originals Feed Through the RDF With the RDF, originals will feed through it differently depending on their size. There are two types of feeding and the type of feeding that is used will be automatically chosen based upon the original size. When the originals are LTR-size they will feed through the right side of the RDF. ➀ ➃ q Original tray lowers. w Original feeds into the RDF. e Original is scanned. r Original is returned to the tray.
Chapter 2 Basic Copying This chapter describes the steps necessary to perform basic copying with the NP6551, including turning the power ON, original placement, loading copy paper, and other basic operations. ■ Turning the Power ON ................................................................................... 2-2 ■ Making Copies ............................................................................................... 2-4 • Using the Platen Glass ...................................................
Turning the Power ON This section describes how to turn ON the copier and the steps to be followed until “Ready to copy,” appears in the touch panel display. 1 Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted into a power outlet. (See “Select a safe power supply,” on pp. 1-3, 1-11.) WARNING: ● Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet hands, as this may result in an electrical shock. 2 Press the power switch to the ON position.
If the message to the right appears, insert a Control Card. (See p. 8-22.) Basic Copying If the message to the right appears, enter an access-control ID number. Then, press the ID key. (See “Entering an Access-control ID Number,” on p. 2-38.
Making Copies The way a copy is taken depends on which of the following three locations is chosen for the setting of the original. 1. Using the Platen Glass (See p.2-4) 2. Using the RDF (See p.2-7) 3. Using the SADF Tray of the RDF (See p.2-10) The 1→2-sided mode is set as the standard mode in this copier. Please note the following points when making copies. NOTICE: ● Be certain to place the original horizontally when copying LTRR, STMTR and other horizontal sizes.
2 Place your original on the platen glass. MEMO: ● Place your original on the platen glass. The surface that you want to copy must be placed face down. Align the corner of the original with the V mark in the upper-left corner of the platen. V Basic Copying CBA 3 Gently lower the RDF. CAUTION: ● Close the RDF gently to avoid catching your hand, as this may result in personal injury. WARNING: ● Do not press down hard on the platen cover or feeder when using the platen glass to copy thick books.
5 Press the key. When Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the remaining time necessary to complete the copy job can be displayed. Start Stop Clear CAUTION: ● Do not touch the Sorter bins while making copies as this may result in personal injury. MEMO: Start ● After copying begins, you cannot change the copy quantity, paper size, copy ratio or other copy settings. ● Job Duration Display can be set to ON or OFF in Additional Functions.
Using the RDF Acceptable Originals ■ Original weight: Original tray: LTR, vertically placed: 15-lb bond to 110-lb index (52 g/m2 to 200 g/m2) LGL, 11" x 17", LTRR and STMT: 15 to 32-lb bond (52 g/m2 to 128 g/m2) Original size: STMT to 11" x 17" (STMT-size cannot be placed horizontally.
In general, you should use originals which are all the same size. When the Different Size Original mode is set (see p. 3-39), you can feed different-size originals together in one group. The leading edge of each page must be the same length and the originals must all be the same thickness.
Press the Start key and proceed to copy. If the Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the screen for entering the number of originals will be displayed. When the number of originals is entered with the Number keys ( 1 – 0 ), the remaining time necessary to complete the copy job is displayed. Stop Clear Start CAUTION: ● Do not touch the Sorter bins while making copies as this may result in personal injury.
Using the SADF Tray of the RDF Acceptable Originals ■ ■ Original weight: 12-lb bond to 110-lb index (38 g/m2 to 200 g/m2) • 32-lb bond to 110-lb index paper (129 g/m2 to 200 g/m2) may only be used when making copies of LTR vertical originals. Original size: STMT to 11" x 17" (STMT-size cannot be placed horizontally.
NOTICE: 5 ● Make the necessary copy settings before inserting the original. Place the side to be copied face down and insert the original. The original is pulled in and copying starts automatically. When the Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the remaining time necessary to complete the copy job can be displayed. CBA Basic Copying 4 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the original.
Common Functions Auto Drawer Switching (ADS) If the copy paper in one paper drawer runs out during copying, the copier automatically locates another paper supply loaded with the same paper size and begins feeding copy paper from that paper drawer. MEMO: ● You can cancel the Auto Drawer Switching. (See “Drawer Eligibility for APS/ADS,” on p. 4-8.) Auto Clear function If the copier is not in operation for a period of approximately two minutes, it automatically returns to the Standard mode (see p. 2-2).
Press the [TRANSP. INTERLVNG] key and the Guide display at the right will appear. Press the [DONE] key and the display returns to the initial Special Features screen. If you will not be using the copier for a while, you can press the key to put the copier in the Energy Saver mode. In the Energy Saver mode, only the key and Power indicator are lit, and the temperature of the fixing unit is lowered to reduce energy consumption. To begin making copies again, press the key again.
Auto Energy Saver function If the copier is not operated for a period of approximately 15 minutes (default), the copier automatically enters the Low-Power mode. To begin making copies again, press the key. Energy Saver MEMO: ● The Low-Power Mode Time can be set from 10 minutes to 4 hours: in 5-minutes increments from 10 minutes to 20 minutes, in 10-minute increments from 30 minutes to 50 minutes, in 30-minute increments from 1 hour to 2 hours, and hourly increments from 3 hours to 4 hours.
Job Duration Display function When the Job Duration Display is set to ON in Additional Functions and the appropriate modes are set, the remaining time necessary to complete the copy job can be displayed. Job Duration can only be displayed when the following modes are set. (However, this function cannot be used in combination with the Different Size Original mode.
Original Placement There are three methods for placing originals for copying. The original placement method that you select depends on the size and type of originals you are using, and the copy settings you have programmed. ■ Platen glass Use when copying books, originals on heavy paper, lightweight paper, and transparencies, etc. ■ RDF (Recirculating Document Feeder) Place a stack of originals in the RDF, and they are automatically fed to the platen glass for copying.
Placing an Original on the Platen Glass You should use the platen glass when copying books, originals on heavy paper, and transparencies, etc. 2 Place your original on the platen glass. The surface that you want to copy must be placed face down. Align the corner of the original with the V mark in the upper-left corner of the platen glass. MEMO: 3 Basic Copying 1 Lift the RDF. ● Place books and other bound originals on the platen glass in the same way.
Placing Originals in the RDF Place a stack of originals in the RDF, and they are automatically fed to the platen glass for copying.
Placing an Original in the SADF Tray of the RDF 2 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of your original. NOTICE: 3 Basic Copying 1 Open the SADF tray. ● Make the necessary copy settings before inserting the original. Place the side to be copied face down and insert the original. The original is pulled in and copying starts automatically. NOTICE: ● You can only insert one original at a time into the SADF tray. If you insert two or more, a paper jam may occur.
Entering the Copy Quantity This section describes how to enter and change the copy quantity. Entering the Copy Quantity Press the Number keys ( 1 – 0 ) to enter the desired copy quantity (1-999). Stop Guide Additional Functions Clear Interrupt MEMO: ● The copy quantity appears in the top right side of the touch panel display. ● After copying begins, you cannot change the copy quantity. Changing the Copy Quantity Stop Clear Press the C key to clear the entered number.
Adjusting the Copy Exposure The following two methods are available for adjusting the copy exposure: ■ Manual Exposure Control You can manually adjust the copy exposure to the desired level using the Exposure ([LIGHT] [DARK]) keys. ■ Automatic Exposure Control The copier automatically adjusts the copy exposure to the most appropriate level for the original. Manual Exposure (Standard Copy Setting) MEMO: Basic Copying Press the [LIGHT] [DARK] keys to adjust the copy exposure.
Selecting the Copy Paper Size The following two methods are available for selecting the copy paper size: ■ Automatic Paper Selection The copier automatically selects the appropriate paper size, based on the size of the original and the selected copy ratio. ■ Manual Paper Selection Using the Paper Select key, you can freely select the paper size.
If a paper size is shown in the center of the touch panel display, press the [PAPER SELECT] key to select [AUTO]. Basic Copying 1 Since Auto Paper Selection is the standard copy setting, normally no operation is necessary to set this feature. Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.
Manual Paper Selection 1 2 Press the [PAPER SELECT] key. Select the paper size (or paper drawer/Side Paper Deck). MEMO: ● The paper sizes shown in the display vary depending on which paper sizes are loaded in the paper drawers or the Side Paper Deck. Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.
Copy Output Copies are output as follows: ■ If your copier is equipped with a Sorter: Copies are output into the Stapler Sorter/ Sorter bins or to the top tray. ■ If your copier is equipped with a Copy Tray*: Copies are output to the copy tray. When originals are placed in the RDF and the Sort mode is set, your copier can automatically sort copies into sets arranged in page order even if the Stapler Sorter or the Sorter is not attached. * The Copy Tray is optional.
Output to the Sorter If your copier is equipped with the Sorter, the location where copies are output depends on the mode set (Sort, Staple-sort, Group, or Non-Sort). MEMO: ● When using the RDF, the copier automatically selects the sort bin or non-sort bin (the highest bin of the Stapler Sorter) depending on the original and copy quantity. (To change this setting, see “Auto Sort,” on p. 4-6.
Auto Start After turning the power ON, while waiting for the copier to warm up, you can program the copy settings for the first copy job and press the [Start] key. After the copier has warmed up, copying begins automatically.
2 Program the copier to begin copying automatically by pressing the key. Stop Start Clear Start When the copier is programed to begin copying automatically, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display and the key lights red. Start MEMO: ● You cannot use the Interrupt mode with Auto Start. Stop Reset ● To cancel Auto Start, press the key or the key. When the copier is ready to copy, copying begins automatically.
Using the Stack Bypass (Manual Feed Copying) Please note the following points when using the stack bypass: ■ Paper size: 41/8" x 51/8" to 11" x 17" ■ Paper weight: 17-lb bond to 110-lb index (64 to 200 g/m2) (However, keep in mind that the paper weight that can be used varies depending on the Sorter being used.) ■ Curl down copy stock before use. ■ There are some types of copy stock which may meet the above specifications but cannot be fed in the stack bypass.
2 3 Open the stack bypass. Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the copy stock. NOTICE: 4 ● Make sure that the slide guides are adjusted properly to fit the size of the copy stock. ● When feeding LTRR, LGL, or 11" x 17" copy stock, pull out the auxiliary tray. Align the required number of sheets of copy stock with the slide guides. The surface that you want to copy on must be placed face up. Insert the copy stock into the copier until it stops.
Press the Start key. Stop Clear Start ■ If you placed your original on the platen glass After the first original is copied, the message as shown on the right appears in the touch panel display. Place the second original, then press the key. Basic Copying 5 Start If you set the Two-sided, Overlay, Image Combination or Image Separation mode in step 1 without setting the stack bypass size, the stack bypass size entry screen will appear.
Interrupt Mode (Use to Interrupt the Current Copy Job to Make Priority Copies) The Interrupt mode enables you to stop the current copy job long enough to make up to 999 priority copies. After you finish making your copies, the copier resumes the interrupted copy job. MEMO: ● When using the Interrupt mode, place your originals on the platen glass or in the SADF tray of the RDF. ● Only one-sided copies can be made when the Interrupt mode is set.
3 4 Place your original on the platen glass. (See p. 2-17.) Lower the RDF. CAUTION: Basic Copying ● Close the RDF gently to avoid catching your hand, as this may result in personal injury. 5 Program the necessary copy settings. MEMO: ● You can enter up to 999 copies. Display Contrast Energy Saver Reset Stop Guide Additional Functions Interrupt Clear Start 6 Press the Start key. Stop Clear Start During copying, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display.
Interrupt 7 When you finish copying, press the key so that the Interrupt ( ) indicator goes out, and the Interrupt mode is canceled. MEMO: 8 9 Guide Interrupt Additional Functions ● If you do not cancel the Interrupt mode, you cannot perform normal copying. After you finish copying in Interrupt the Interrupt mode, be sure to press the key to cancel the Interrupt mode. Reset ● Pressing the key will not cancel the Interrupt mode. Clear Interrupt Lift the RDF.
When Placing an Original in the SADF Tray of the RDF If the interrupted copy job was being run using the RDF, and you use the SADF tray for interrupt copying, then you do not need to lift or lower the RDF to remove an original from the platen glass. Interrupt 1 Press the key. key begins flashing. The Guide Interrupt Additional Functions Clear Basic Copying Interrupt Interrupt After the current copy job has stopped, the key lights continuously.
4 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the original. 5 Place the side to be copied face down, and insert the original. The original is pulled in and copying starts automatically. CBA During copying, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. NOTICE: ● You can only insert one original at a time into the SADF tray. If you insert two or more, a paper jam occurs. ● If the original is curled, smooth it out completely before inserting it.
Interrupt 7 When you finish copying, press the key so that the Interrupt ( ) indicator goes out, and the Interrupt mode is cancelled. Guide Interrupt MEMO: Additional Functions ● You must cancel the Interrupt mode, to be able perform normal copying. After you finish copying in the Interrupt mode, be sure to press the key to cancel the Interrupt mode. Reset ● Pressing the key will not cancel the Interrupt mode. Clear Interrupt Interrupt Start key.
Entering an Access-control ID Number If the ID mode is set on your copier, it is necessary to enter a six-digit ID number after turning the power ON. If an ID number is not entered, the copier cannot be operated. The following procedure describes how to enter an ID number. Entering an ID Number After Turning the Power ON Press the power switch to the ON position to turn the power ON.
2 Press the ID key. Guide Additional Functions Interrupt Clear Basic Copying Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) When You Finish Copying 1 When you finish copying, press the ID key. Guide Additional Functions Interrupt Clear After pressing the ID key, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. MEMO: ● After the ID key is pressed, an ID number must be entered again in order to make copies.
Using Preset Copy Ratios (Enlarge/Reduce Originals from One Standard Paper Size to Another) The NP6551 is equipped with the preset copy ratios shown below. These ratios were chosen so that standard-size originals could easily be converted from one standard size to another.
MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. Basic Copying 2 Select a preset copy ratio. Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. ● You can also return to direct copying by pressing Reset the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
Fit Image Mode (Slightly Reduces the Size of Originals) The Fit Image mode enables you to reduce the size of the original slightly so that no parts of the image are cut off on copies, even if the original image covers the entire page. MEMO: ● You cannot set the Fit Image mode together with the Zoom, or Zoom Program and Margin modes. The Fit Image mode can be used with only the Margin mode if Center Shift in the Additional Functions is set to “OFF”. (See “Additional Functions/Fit Image Adjustments,” on p.
Zoom Mode (Reducing/Enlarging Originals to the Desired Size) There are three Zoom functions. ■ Zoom: You can enlarge or reduce images by a copy ratio of your choice, selectable in 1% increments. ■ Zoom Program: You can make copies with a copy ratio, by specifying the copy size and original size. ■ Auto Zoom: You can copy from a standard size original to a different standard size copy.
1 2 Press the [ZOOM] key. Enter the copy ratio. You can enter the copy ratio with the [+] [–] keys or the Number ([1] – [0]) keys in the touch panel display. • To increase the copy ratio, press the [+] key. • To decrease the copy ratio, press the [–] key. • To enter the copy ratio directly, press the Number ([1] – [0]) keys in the touch panel display. MEMO: 3 2-44 ● If you enter the copy ratio with the Number keys in the display, you can increase or decrease the entered value with the [+] [–] keys.
Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. ● You can also return to direct copying by pressing Reset the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.) Zoom Program (Calculates the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes) If you enter measurements for the original and desired copy images (or sheets), the copier will automatically calculates and sets the appropriate copy ratio.
2 3 Press the [ZOOM PROGRAM] key. Enter the original size and the desired copy size with the Number keys ([1] – [0]) in the display. You can switch between the original size and copy size settings by pressing the [ORIGINAL SIZE] and [COPY SIZE] keys. For example, to make a 3 1/8" (80 mm) copy of a 5 7/8" (150 mm) original, program the settings as shown in the display on the right. Press the [mm] key to enter in millimeters.
Settings are completed and the [ZOOM] key is highlighted. Basic Copying 4 Press the [OK] key. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To return to direct copying (100%), press the [DIRECT] key. ● You can also return to direct copying by pressing the Reset key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
Auto Zoom (Automatically Selects the Copy Ratio Based on the Original and Copy Paper Sizes) In this mode, the copier automatically selects the appropriate copy ratio, based on the size of the originals and the selected copy paper. To use this mode, your originals must conform to a standard paper size.
2 Press the [ZOOM] key. Basic Copying 3 Select the copy paper size. 4 Press the [AUTO ZOOM] key and then, press the [DONE] key. The mode is set and the [ZOOM] key is highlighted. ■ If you placed your original on the platen glass When you close the RDF, the selected copy ratio appears in the touch panel display. ■ If you placed your original(s) in the RDF After you press the Start key to begin copying, the selected copy ratio appears in the touch panel display.
Two-sided Mode (Copies on Both Sides of Copy Sheets) The following two-sided copying features are available: ■ 1 → 2-sided (Standard Setting): Makes two-sided copies from one-sided originals. ■ 2 → 2-sided: Makes two-sided copies from two-sided originals. ■ 2 → 1-sided: Makes one-sided copies from two-sided originals. ■ Book → 2-sided: Makes two-sided copies from facing pages in a bound original. MEMO: ● Non-standard paper sizes cannot be used to make two-sided copies.
1 → 2-sided (Make Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals) This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from one-sided originals. The 1→2-sided mode is set as the standard mode in this copier. Originals 1→2-sided selected in the Two-sided mode NOTICE: ● Be certain to place the original horizontally when copying LTRR, STMTR and other horizontal sizes. If the original is placed vertically, the back of the copy will be copied upside down.
Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See "Making Copies," on p.2-4.) ■ If you placed your original on the platen glass After the first original is copied, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. key. Place the second original, then press the Start MEMO: ● To cancel the setting, press the [1→2-SIDED] key and then the [C] key. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
2 → 2-sided (Make Two-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals) This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the RDF to make two-sided copies. Copy Original Basic Copying 2→2-sided selected in the Two-sided mode Place your originals in the RDF. (See p. 2-18.) C AB 1 Press the [1→2-SIDED] key.
2 After pressing the [2 → 2-SIDED] key, press the [OK] key. The mode is specified, and the [2 → 2-SIDED] key is highlighted. Proceed to copy in the usual way. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: 2-54 ● To cancel the setting, press the [2→2-SIDED] key and then the [C] key. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
2 → 1-sided (Make One-sided Copies from Two-sided Originals) This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the RDF to make one-sided copies. Copies Basic Copying Original 2→1-sided selected in the Two-sided mode NOTICE: ● Be certain to place the original horizontally when copying LTRR, STMTR and other horizontal sizes. If the original is placed vertically, the back of the copy will be copied upside down. Place your originals in the RDF. (See p. 2-18.
2 After pressing the [2 → 1-SIDED] key, press the [OK] key. The mode is set, and the [2 → 1-SIDED] key is highlighted. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the setting, press the [2→1-SIDED] key and then the [C] key. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
Place your original on the platen glass. MEMO: ABC Press the [1→2-SIDED] key. Basic Copying 1 ● If you want to make copies in page order, begin copying from the last pages and work your way forward. ● Place the original face down so that the top edge rests against the back edge of the platen glass. 2 After pressing the [BK → 2-SIDED] key, press the [OK] key. The mode is set, and the [BK → 2-SIDED] key is highlighted. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.
One-sided Mode (To Make One-sided Copies of One-sided Originals) The 1→2-sided mode is set as the standard mode in this copier. Select the One-sided mode when making One-sided copies from One-sided originals. NOTICE: 1 ● When copying in the Transparency Interleaving mode, always set the copier to the One-sided mode. Press the [ONE-SIDED] key. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: 2-58 Reset ● To cancel the setting, press the key.
Chapter 3 Special Features This chapter describes the modes that can be selected from the Special Features screen in the touch panel display. ■ Frame Erase Mode (Erase Shadows from Copies) ........................... 3-2 • Sheet Frame Erase (Erase Shadows from the Edge of Copies) ...... 3-4 • Original Frame Erase (Erase Shadows Around the Original Image on Copies)................................................................ 3-5 • Book Frame Erase (Erase Shadows from the Center Line/Edge of Copies) .....
Frame Erase Mode (Erase Shadows from Copies) This mode erases shadows and lines that appear when copying various types of originals. The following Frame Erase features are available: ■ Sheet Frame Erase Creates a blank border approximately 1/4" (7 mm) in width around the edge of copy sheets. Copy Original Sheet Frame Erase mode selected ■ Original Frame Erase Erases the dark border and frame lines that appear around the original image when the original is smaller than the selected paper size.
■ Book Frame Erase Erases the dark border as well as center and contour lines that appear when copying facing pages in a bound original onto a single copy sheet. Copies Book Frame Erase mode selected Original Special Features Book Frame Erase mode not selected ■ Binding Erase Erases the shadows that can appear in copies from binding holes in originals.
Sheet Frame Erase (Erase Shadows from the Edge of Copies) This feature creates a blank border approximately 1/4" (7mm) in width around the edge of copy sheets. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p. 2-19. 1 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [FRAME ERASE] key.
Original Frame Erase (Erase Shadows Around the Original Image on Copies) This feature eliminates the dark border and frame lines that appear around the original image when the original is smaller than the selected paper size. Place your originals. 1 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [FRAME ERASE] key. 2 Press the [ORIG. FRAME ERASE] key, then press the [OK] key. 3 Select the size of the originals, then press the [OK] key.
Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [FRAME ERASE], and [C] keys in that order. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.) Book Frame Erase (Erase Shadows from the Center Line/Edge of Copies) This feature eliminates the dark border as well as center and contour lines that appear when copying facing pages in a bound original onto two copy sheets.
3 Select the size of the book when opened, then press the [OK] key. After you have finished making the settings, press the [DONE] key. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: ● To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES], [FRAME ERASE], and [C] keys in that order. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
2 Press the [BIND. ERASE] key, then press the [OK] key. 3 Specify the frame erase width [1/8"-3/4" (1 ~ 20 mm)], then press the [OK] key. Use the [+] and [–] keys to set the frame erase width. • Press the [+] key to increase the width of the frame. • Press the [–] key to decrease the width of the frame. • Press the [mm] key to enter in millimeters. Millimeter Entry key MEMO: ● The default setting for the frame erase width is 3/4" (18 mm).
Margin Mode (Creates a Margin on Copies) This mode enables you to shift the entire original image slightly to the left, right, top or bottom to create a margin on copy sheets. Use this mode to make copies ready for placement in ring binders or files. The width of the margin is adjustable from 0" to 3/4" (0 to 20 mm).
Left / Right Margin Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p. 2-19. 1 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [MARGIN] key. 2 Press [LEFT MARGIN] or [RIGHT MARGIN], then press the [OK] key.
Use the [+] and [–] keys to set the width of the margin. • Press the [+] key to increase the size of the margin. • Press the [–] key to decrease the size of the margin. • Press the [mm] key to enter in millimeters. MEMO: ● The default setting for the margin width is 3⁄8" (10 mm). ● You can create a margin for front and back sides of the copy in one step.
Top/Bottom Margin Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p. 2-19. 1 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [MARGIN] key. 2 Press [TOP MARGIN] or [BOTTOM MARGIN], then press the [OK] key.
• Press the [+] key to increase the width of the margin. • Press the [–] key to decrease the width of the margin. • Press the [mm] key to enter in millimeters. MEMO: ● The default setting for the margin width is 3/8" (10 mm). ● Using the “Inch Entry” in the Additional Functions mode, you can set the copier so that entry can only be done in millimeters. In this case the [INCH] key is not displayed. After you have finished making the settings, press the [DONE] key.
Cover/Sheet Insertion Modes (Add Front and Back Covers and Insertion Sheets to Copy Sets) This mode enables you to program the copier to automatically add front and back covers and insertions sheets to copy sets. The copy stock which you use for the covers and insertion sheets can be different from the rest of the copies; you can select printed or blank insertion sheets. Also if you use this mode together with the 1 → 2-sided mode, you can perform the “Chapterization” of your copy sets.
■ Insertion Sheet This mode enables you to automatically add up to 20 printed or blank insertion sheets of a different type of copy stock between the pages of copy sets. It is very useful when you want to divide your copy sets into different sections. When using this mode together with the 1 → 2-sided copy mode you can perform the “Chapterization” of your copy sets. “Chapterization,” means that you can have copy stock inserted as a chapter heading sheet to identify a chapter within your copy set.
2 Select the [FRONT COVER/BACK COVER/ SHEET INSERTION] mode, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: 3 To copy onto the cover/insertion sheet, select the paper to be copied onto and then press the [OK] key. MEMO: 4 ● The [FRONT COVER], [BACK COVER] and [SHEET INSERTION] modes can all be selected at once. ● You can cancel the selection by pressing the corresponding mode key again. ● The display will change depending on what you selected in step 2. Make the following settings depending on the mode selected.
● When using the Sheet Insertion function to add sheet insertions when making 2 → 2-sided copies* or using it for “Chapterization” when making 1 → 2sided copies, the sheet insertions/chapter headings are inserted as follows: ■ When the sheet insertion /chapter heading is inserted at an odd numbered page (In the example the insertion sheet/chapter heading is inserted at page 5.
Image Combination Mode (Automatically Reduces Two or Four Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet) The mode automatically reduces two or four originals to fit on one or both sides of a selected paper size. NOTICE: ● Set the One-sided mode before copying in the Image Combination mode. ● Originals copied in the Image Combination mode must all be the same size. (You cannot use the Image Combination mode with the Different Size Original mode.
■ 4 ON 1 Reduces four originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. LTR Originals LTR selected (50% Auto Zoom) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ON 1 selected in the Image Combination mode Special Features 4 ■ 2 ON 1 / Two-sided Reduces four originals to fit on both sides of a single copy sheet.
Using the RDF You can select the following three features: ■ 2 ON 1 ...Reduces two originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. ■ 4 ON 1 ...Reduces four originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. ■ 2 ON 1 / Two-sided ...Reduces four originals to fit on both sides of a single copy sheet. MEMO: ● When using the RDF to copy, the originals are counted automatically before copying. If you do not want Auto Count to be performed, specify the number of originals.
MEMO: 4 ● This display will not appear depending on the size of the original. Select the desired Image Combination feature. The available features vary depending on the size of the original. ■ If your originals are LTR or STMT-size (vertically placed) Select the desired feature (2 ON 1, 4 ON 1, or 2 ON 1/TWO-SIDED), and press the [OK] key. NOTICE: ● When using the RDF, be sure to close the auxiliary tray. You cannot set the 4 on 1 and 2 on 1/Two-sided modes if the auxiliary tray is open.
5 Select the Auto Count function or specify the number of originals. ■ If you want the originals to be counted automatically, press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● If you place your originals in the RDF, the originals are counted automatically. Counting is performed to ensure that Image Combination is performed from the first page of the originals. ■ Specifying the number of originals Press the [CANCEL COUNT] key.
Using the Platen Glass You can select “2 ON 1” Image Combination only. This feature reduces two originals to fit on one side of a single copy sheet. MEMO: ● This feature is suitable for copying horizontally placed originals, such as 11" x 17", LGL, LTRR, or STMTR-size, etc. Place the first original on the platen glass. (See p. 2-17.) MEMO: ● You can perform “4 ON 1” Image Combination by placing two originals of the same size (STMT and LTR only) side by side on the platen glass.
Select the size of the Originals, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● When not using the RDF, place horizontal originals (11"x17", LGL, LTRR, STMTR) on the platen glass. Place the first original as in the figure on the right. 3 Press the [2 ON 1] key, then press the [OK] key. Afterwards, press the [DONE] key. 4 Press the [PAPER SELECT] key to manually select the copy paper size. (See “Manual Paper Selection,” on p. 2-24.
Image Separation Mode (Divides an Original Into Equal Sections and Copies Each Section on a Separate Copy Sheet) The mode automatically divides an original into equal sections, and copies each section in enlarged form on a separate sheet of copy paper. NOTICE: ● Originals copied in the Image Separation mode must all be the same size. (You cannot use the Image Separation mode with the Different Size Original mode.) MEMO: ● The enlargement ratio is automatically set to match the selected copy paper size.
■ 1 TO 4 Divides a one-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as four one-sided copies. NOTICE: ● Set the One-sided mode before copying in the 1 to 4 mode. Copies LTR Original 1 2 1 2 4 3 1 TO 4 selected in the Image Separation mode 3 4 LTR selected (200% Auto Zoom) ■ 1 TO 2 / Two-sided Divides a one-sided original into two equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as a single two-sided copy.
■ 1 TO 4 / Two-sided Divides a one-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as two two-sided copies. Copies 1 2 3 4 1 1 TO 4 / Two-sided selected in the Image Separation mode 3 LTR selected (200% Auto Zoom) ■ 1 TO 2 / 2Æ1-sided Divides a two-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as four one-sided copies.
■ 1 TO 2 / 2→2-sided Divides a two-sided original into four equal sections and outputs the sections in enlarged form as two two-sided copies. Copies LTRR Original 1 2 1 1 TO 2 / 2→2-sided selected in the Image Separation mode 3 LTR selected (129% Auto Zoom) MEMO: ● You can place STMT and LTR-size originals horizontally or vertically when using this feature. When placed vertically, each page is divided into upper and lower sections. Place your originals.
2 Select the desired Image Separation feature and press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● The display (available features) differs depending on the placement location of the original. For details, see p. 3-25. ■ If you selected 1 TO 4 / TWO-SIDED or 1 TO 4 Select the layout of the last page of the originals and press the [OK] key. MEMO: Press the [PAPER SELECT] key to manually select the copy paper size. (See “Manual Paper Selection,” on p. 2-24.
Transparency Interleaving Mode (Interleaves Sheets of Paper Between Transparencies) Use this mode when copying onto transparencies fed from the stack bypass. The copier automatically interleaves a sheet of copy paper between each transparency. The interleaf sheets protect the copied surface of the transparencies. The interleaf sheets can either be printed with the same images as the transparencies or left blank.
Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p. 2-19. 1 Press the [ONE-SIDED] key. Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [TRANSP. INTERLVNG] key. Special Features 2 C AB 3 Place the transparencies in the stack bypass.
4 Select the size of the transparencies and then, press the [OK] key. MEMO: 5 ● In the Transparency Interleaving mode, the transparencies are fed from the stack bypass and the copy paper is fed from the paper drawer or the Side Paper Deck. Make sure that one of the paper drawers is loaded with paper that is the same size as the transparencies. ● If the message to the right appears in the touch panel display, adjust the slide guides and select the size of the transparencies again.
Two-page Separation Mode (Copy Facing Pages in a Book onto Two Separate Copy Sheets in One Step) This feature enables you to copy facing pages in a book or magazine on separate sheets of copy paper in one step; there is no need to reposition the original during copying. Original Copies 1 1 Two-page Separation mode selected ● Set the One-sided mode before copying in the Two-Page Separation mode. Special Features NOTICE: Place your original on the platen glass. (See p. 2-17.
2 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [TWO-PAGE SEPERATION] key. 3 Select how you would like your copies output, then press the [OK] key. ■ To have copies output in page order starting with the first facing pages of the original, either select [YES] or instead, select [NO] and make your copies starting with the last pages of the original. MEMO: ● The follow restrictions apply to face down output copying: • You must select the paper size manually; Auto Paper Selection cannot be selected.
Overlay Mode (Superimposes Two Original Images on a Single Copy Sheet) The following overlay copying features are available: ■ Sheet Overlay Superimposes two sheet originals onto a single sheet of copy paper. Originals SCENE Copy SCENE Special Features Sheet Overlay selected in the Overlay mode ■ Book Overlay Superimposes facing pages in a bound original onto a single sheet of copy paper.
Sheet Overlay (Superimposes Two Originals) This feature enables you to superimpose the images from two sheet originals onto a single sheet of copy paper. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. 1 Press the [ONE-SIDED] key. 2 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [OVERLAY] key. 3 Press the [SHEET OVERLAY] key, then press the [OK] key.
Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) ■ If you place your originals on the platen glass After the first original has been copied, the message shown as the right appears in the touch panel display. Place the second original, then key. press the Start MEMO: Reset ● To cancel the settings, press the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
3 Press the [BOOK OVERLAY] key, then press the [OK] key. After you have finished making the settings, press the [DONE] key. Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: 3-38 Reset ● To cancel the settings, press the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
Different Size Original Mode (Feed Different-size Originals Together in the Feeder) You can feed different-size originals together in one group in the RDF if the leading edge of each page is the same length and the originals are the same thickness. The copier automatically selects the appropriate paper size for each original. If you set the Auto Paper Selection/Auto Zoom mode, the copier automatically selects the appropriate copy ratio for each original.
Proceed to copy in the usual manner. (See “Making Copies,” on p. 2-4.) MEMO: 3-40 ● To cancel the settings, press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] and [DIF. SIZE ORIGINAL] keys in that order. Reset ● You can also cancel the mode by pressing the key. (The copier returns to the Standard mode.
Photo Mode (Use to Copy Photos) This mode enables you to reproduce photos or other types of originals with halftones more faithfully. Place your originals. ■ For instructions on how to place an original on the platen glass, see p. 2-17. ■ For instructions on how to place originals in the RDF, see p. 2-18. ■ For instructions on how to place an original in the SADF tray of the RDF, see p. 2-19. Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [PHOTO] key.
Mode Memory (Use to Store Often Run Copy Jobs in Memory) You can store up to nine different copy jobs in memory for later use. A stored copy job can include settings for the copy quantity, copy ratio and copy exposure, etc. Stored copy jobs can be easily recalled with the touch of a key. This function is convenient for storing often run copy jobs. MEMO: ● The copy jobs stored in memory will not be erased even if you turn OFF the power.
4 Select the desired memory location. MEMO: ● Memory locations that contain a stored copy job are highlighted. ● In the display at the right, modes are registered in the M1-M5 keys. Special Features ■ If you have pressed a key which has already been registered The message at the right appears asking you to confirm that you want to change the registered settings. If you want to change the settings for a key: Press the [OK] key. The registered copy settings are replaced by the new settings.
Recalling a Copy Job 1 Press the [SPECIAL FEATURES] key, then press the [MODE MEMORY] key. 2 Select the key for the copy job that you want to recall, then press the [OK] key. MEMO: 3 ● In the display at the right, modes are registered with the M1-M5 keys. Check the registered contents of a key. If the contents are correct: Press the [OK] key. If the contents are incorrect: Press the [C] key. Select another key.
Chapter 4 Additional Functions You can change or adjust the factory settings for the various functions described in this chapter to meet your specific copying needs. This chapter also describes how you can make adjustments to the copier. ■ Additional Functions (Select or Adjust Various Functions to Meet Your Specific Copying Needs) .............................................. 4-2 • Standard Key Settings (Displaying Frequently Used Modes in the Basic Features Screen) ......................................
Additional Functions (Select or Adjust Various Functions to Meet Your Specific Copying Needs) You can change or adjust the factory settings for various functions to meet your specific copying needs. You can also perform cleaning and make adjustments to the copier.
Standard Key Settings (Displaying Frequently Used Modes in the Basic Features Screen) The Standard Key Settings feature enables you to select a mode from either the Two-sided, Sorter or Special Features modes and have the keys for these modes displayed in the Basic Features screen. 1 Press the Additional Functions key. Guide Additional Functions Interrupt 3 Press the [STANDARD KEY SETTINGS] key. Select the function that you want to register under your Standard key.
■ Items which may be registered with more detailed functions Mode Sorter Two-sided Frame Erase Margin Cover/Insertion Sheet Image Separation Overlay Mode Memory Functions Sort, Staple-sort, Group 1→2-sided, 2→2-sided, 2→1-sided, Book→2-sided Sheet Frame Erase, Original Frame Erase, Book Frame Erase, Binding Erase Left Margin, Right Margin, Top Margin, Bottom Margin Cover, Back Cover, Insertion Sheet 1 to 2, 1 to 4, 1 to 2 / Twosided, 1 to 4 / Two-sided, 1 to 2 / 2→1-sided, 1 to 2 / 2→2-sided Sheet Overlay
4 Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again. When the Standard keys are set, a Basic Features screen similar to the one on the right is displayed. MEMO: ● The display on the right is with PHOTO set as a Standard key 1. Custom Settings You can change the settings for various functions as necessary to meet your specific copying needs. 1 Press the Additional Functions key.
3 Press the [▲] and [▼] keys to display the mode to be changed. Follow the procedures described below to make changes to various functions. 4 Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again. ■ Auto Sort This setting is only available when your copier is equipped with the optional Stapler Sorter/Sorter.
■ Front Access Sorter Unloading This setting is only available when your copier is equipped with the optional Stapler Sorter. This function automatically outputs copies to the front of the copier after sorting is finished. ON: Automatically outputs copies to the front of the copier. OFF: Does not output copies to the front of the copier. Select FRONT ACCESS SORTER UNLOADING. the copier.
Select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● With the High Speed 1→2-sided mode, you can skip the page count and shorten the copying time by doing the following: 1. Copying alternate pages of the original from the last page and counting the number of sheets at the same time. 2. Matching the number of sheets in the original, copy the remaining pages so that the first page of the original comes first. (Example) If the original is 5 pages.
Select the DRAWER ELIGIBILITY FOR APS/ ADS. For each paper drawer, select the [ON] or [OFF] key, then press the [OK] key. NOTICE: MEMO: ● In order to set Drawer Eligibility for APS/ADS, first you must place the same sized paper in more than one paper drawer/Side Paper Deck. ● The default setting for all paper drawers is “Drawer Eligibility for APS/ADS: ON.
■ Inch Entry This function displays an Inch Entry key so that in modes where numerical entry is performed, inches as well as millimeters can be entered. ON: mm/inch (both can be entered) OFF: mm entry only MEMO: ● Inch Entry can be performed in the following modes. • Margin (setting the width of the margin) • Frame Erase (setting the width to be erased for the binding holes) • Zoom Program (setting the ratio) ● The default setting is “INCH ENTRY: ON.
■ Audible Tones Four types of tones can be turned ON or OFF to meet your needs. These tones sound at the following times. • Entry tone: When pressing keys on the touch panel display. • Error tones: When a copier malfunction occurs (e.g. paper jam or operational error). • Ready tone: When the warm-up time has ended, when the copier is turned ON, or when opening and closing the doors. • Job done tone: After the last copy has been made (outputting or stapling is finished). ON: The tone sounds.
■ Fit Image Adjustment The Fit Image mode selection can be changed and registered. • Copy ratio: Changes how much copies are reduced. • Center shift: Set to “ON” to shift the copied image to the center of the paper. • Lose bit of image: If copies made with the Fit Image mode have shadows or lines around them, set this to “ON”. Select FIT IMAGE ADJUSTMENT. 1 Set each: Copy Ratio Set the ratio by pressing the [+] and [–] keys. Center Shift Select the [ON] or [OFF] key.
■ Energy Saver Adjustment In the Energy Saver mode, the temperature of the fixing unit is lowered to reduce energy consumption. The amount of energy saved can be changed. Select ENERGY SAVER ADJUSTMENT. MEMO: ● The default setting is an Energy Saver setting of –10%. ● If you select –10%, then the copier will consume 10% less energy than normal. ● If you select –25%, then the copier will consume 25% less energy than normal. ● If you select –50%, then the copier will consume 50% less energy than normal.
1 2 Select the [STORE] or [INIT.] key. Storing the Standard Copy Settings Press the [STORE] key. The confirmation display at the right appears. (To store): Press the [YES] key. (To cancel): Press the [NO] key. MEMO: ● When changing the standard copy settings, first specify the mode you want to store as a standard copy setting. ● The stored standard copy settings will be stored until initialized, or until other settings are stored as the standard copy settings.
1 The confirmation display on the right appears. To initialize: Press the [YES] key. To cancel: Press the [NO] key. Timer Settings 1 Press the Additional Functions key. Guide Additional Functions 2 Press the [TIMER SETTINGS] key. 3 Select the desired function. 4 Clear Additional Functions Interrupt Follow the procedures described below to make changes to various functions. Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again.
■ Auto Clear Time If the copier is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time after copies have been made, the copier automatically returns to the Standard mode. This time period is called the “auto clear time.” You can freely change the auto clear time. Select AUTO CLEAR TIME. 1 Enter the desired time period with the [+] or [–] key. Then, press the [OK] key.
■ Auto Power-off Time If the copier is not operated (no keys are pressed) for a certain period of time, the power switch automatically moves to the OFF position. This time period is called the “auto power-off time.” You can freely change the auto power-off time. Select AUTO POWER-OFF TIME. Enter the desired time period with the [+] or [–] key. Then, press the [OK] key.
■ Daily Timer Settings You can set the Power-off Time to be different on different days of the week. NOTICE: ● In order to use the Daily Timer settings, the current day/time must be properly set beforehand. (See “Day/Time Settings,” on this page.) Select DAILY TIMER SETTINGS. 1 Setting the day of the week Select the day to be set from [SUN] - [WED] [SAT]. MEMO: ● Be sure to set the day of the week before setting the time. Setting the time Using the Number keys ( 1 - 0 ), enter the time.
1 Setting the day of the week Select the day to be set from [SUN] - [WED] [SAT]. MEMO: ● Be sure to set the day of the week before setting the time. Setting the time Using the Number keys ( 1 - 0 ), enter the time. The time is four digits in the form ‘Hours’ ‘Minutes’. Ex.) 8:30 AM→0830 9:54 PM→2154 MEMO: ● If you make a mistake in entering the time, choose the day of the week again, then enter the four digits. When all the settings are finished, press the [OK] key.
3 4 Select the mode to be changed. Follow the procedures described below to make changes to various functions. Press the [DONE] key. MEMO: ● When you are finished setting Additional Functions, press the [DONE] key again. ■ Zoom Fine Adjustment If there is a slight difference in size between the original and output copy images when the copy ratio is set to 100% (direct), use this function to correct the error. Adjustments can be made independently in the X and Y directions.
■ Feeder Cleaning This function enables automatic cleaning of the RDF’s feeding roller when it becomes dirtied with pencil lead, etc. If your originals have black streaks or appear dirty after feeding them in the RDF, perform Feeder Cleaning. Cleaning is accomplished by repeatedly feeding blank originals (copy sheets) through the RDF. Select FEEDER CLEANING. NOTICE: 2 ● Use only LTR-size copy sheets to clean the feeder. ● Make sure that the auxiliary tray is closed. Press the [START] key.
■ Wire Cleaning If dirt appears on copies, the corona wire can be cleaned if necessary. Select WIRE CLEANING. 1 Press the [START] key. While wire cleaning is being performed, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Wire cleaning is completed after approximately 40 seconds and the screen returns to the Basic Features screen.
Chapter 5 Loading Paper and Adding Toner This chapter describes how to load copy paper in a paper drawer, and how to add toner when it runs out. ■ Loading Paper ..........................................................................5-2 • Remaining Paper Quantity Display ......................................... 5-2 • Loading Paper in a Paper Drawer 1,2 .................................... 5-3 • Loading Paper in a Paper Drawer 3,4 ....................................
Loading Paper When the copy paper in the selected paper drawer or the Side Paper Deck runs out, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Confirm which paper drawer is out of paper by checking the touch panel display. Then, follow the procedure described below to load copy paper. CAUTION: ● When loading copy paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the copy paper.
Loading Paper in a Paper Drawer 1, 2 NOTICE: ● The paper sizes for the paper drawers can be set for LTR-size paper. The sizes must be changed by your service representative. For more details, contact your service representative. 1 Grip the handle on the front of the paper drawer in which you want to load paper. Pull out the paper drawer until it stops. 2 Open a package of copy paper, and remove the paper stack. (Make sure that the seam on the center of the package is face up.
4 Grip the handle on the front of the paper drawer. Gently slide the paper drawer back into the copier until it clicks into place in the closed position. CAUTION: ● When closing the paper drawer, be careful not to get your fingers caught in it, as this may result in personal injury. Loading Paper in a Paper Drawer 3, 4 If you want to load a new paper size in a paper drawer, you must first adjust the paper drawer guides to fit the new paper size (see p. 5-6).
3 Open a package of copy paper, and remove the paper stack. (Make sure that the seam on the center of the package is face up.) NOTICE: MEMO: 4 ● Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. ● Do not copy on the following types of copy stock; doing so may cause a paper jam.
Loading Paper in the Side Paper Deck (option) NOTICE: 1 ● The paper size for the Side Paper Deck can be set for LTR-size paper. The size must be changed by your service representative. For more details, contact your service representative. Press the open button to open the paper deck. Pull out the Side Paper Deck until it stops. Open button 2 Open a package of copy paper, and remove the paper stack. (Make sure that the seam on the centre of the package is face up.
4 Grip the handle of the paper drawer. Gently slide the Side Paper Deck back into the copier until it clicks into place in the closed position. CAUTION: ● When closing the Side Paper Deck, be careful not to get your fingers caught in it, as this may result in personal injury. Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size If you want to load a new paper size in a paper drawer, follow the procedure described below to adjust the paper drawer guides.
2 Squeeze the lever on the width guide as shown in the figure. Without releasing the lever, slide the width guide to align it with the mark for the desired paper size. NOTICE: 3 ● If the length and width guides are not adjusted properly for the paper size loaded in the paper drawer, then the correct paper sizes might not appear in the display. Also, not adjusting the guides correctly might cause paper jams, dirty copies or make the inside of the copier dirty.
Adding Toner When there is only a small amount of toner remaining, the message to the right appears in the display. Copies can still be made, but at this time you should purchase new toner so that you have it on hand when it is needed. If you press the [ADD TONER] key, a message appears describing how to add toner. MEMO: ● When this message appears, aproximately 200 copies can still be made.
3 Align the protrusions of the toner bottle with the slots on the toner supply port. Gently press the toner bottle down onto the toner supply port until you hear a click. MEMO: ● The toner bottle is now locked onto the toner supply port. 4 Press down lightly on the toner bottle with one hand, and pull out the black shutter of the toner box slowly as far as it will go. 5 Grip the shutter of the toner bottle, and pull it out slowly until it stops. Toner flows into the toner box.
Make sure you hear a click when the Toner box shutter has been pushed back in as far as the position. NOTICE: ● When the toner bottle starts to come loose from the toner supply port, lightly hold it so that it does not fall over. REQUEST: ● Never try to remove the toner bottle before you hear the click, doing so can damage the toner supply port. 8 Remove the empty toner bottle from the toner supply port.
Clearing Paper Jams Chapter 6 Clearing Paper Jams This chapter describes how to clear paper jams from the main unit. ■ Clearing Paper Jams ................................................................6-2 ■ Removing Jammed Originals in the RDF ................................. 6-4 • Paper Jam in the Left Feeder Cover ...................................... 6-4 • Paper Jam in the Right Feeder Cover .................................... 6-6 ■ Removing Jammed Copy Paper ......................................
Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, a message similar to the one shown to the right appears in the touch panel display. The numbers that appear in this message are called area numbers. Area numbers indicate the locations of jammed copy paper. Confirm which area numbers have appeared and how to clear the paper jam. Then, follow the procedure described in the corresponding pages to remove the jammed paper.
■ RDF Clearing Paper Jams 1 Inspect all areas which appeared in the touch panel display, and remove any jammed paper. See the appropriate pages for instructions on how to find and remove jammed paper. Unit 1 Unit 2 Jammed Copy Paper Paper Jam in Unit 1 (Fixing Unit)...see p. 6-9 ● Paper Jam in Unit 2 (Duplexing Unit)...see p. 6-16 ● Paper Jam in Unit 3 (Duplexing Transport Unit)...see p. 6-19 ● Paper Jam in the Stack Bypass Area...see p. 6-21 ● Paper Jam Behind the Right Door...see p.
Removing Jammed Originals in the RDF There are two types of paper jams in the feeder. ■ Paper Jam in the Left feeder Cover (See p.6-4.) ■ Paper Jam in the Right feeder Cover (See p.6-6.) Refer to the appropriate pages and remove any jammed paper. Paper Jam in the Left feeder Cover If a paper jam occurs in the left feeder cover, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Follow the procedure described below to remove any jammed originals.
3 Open the inside cover, and remove any jammed originals. 4 5 6 7 Clearing Paper Jams After removing all jammed originals, close the inside cover. Then, close the left feeder cover. Lift the feeder. Open the cover located on the bottom-left side of the RDF, and remove any jammed originals. If there is an original on the platen glass, remove it. Close the feeder. MEMO: ● Occasionally the paper jam message may remain in the display.
8 9 Rearrange your originals in page order with the first page on top. Then place your originals in the original tray again. Press the C AB key. Stop Start Clear Start Paper Jam in the Right feeder Cover If a paper jam occurs in the right feeder cover, the message to the right appears in the touch panel display. Follow the procedure described below and remove any jammed originals. 1 Open the right feeder cover, and remove all originals from the original tray.
2 Open the left feeder cover completely, and remove any jammed originals. 3 4 Clearing Paper Jams After removing all jammed originals, close the right feeder cover. Open the feeder. Open the cover located on the bottom-right side of the RDF, and remove any jammed originals. MEMO: ● If the original is difficult to remove, then as shown in step 2, open the right feeder cover again and remove the jammed original. 5 If there is an original on the platen glass, remove it. 6 Close the feeder.
7 8 When “Return pg. 1 to the top and press the Start key.” appears in the touch panel display, rearrange your originals in page order with the first page on top. Then, place your originals in the original tray. Press the Start C AB key.
Removing Jammed Copy Paper Clearing Paper Jams Paper Jam in Unit 1 A paper jam has occurred in Unit 1. There are two kinds of paper jams that may occur in the fixing unit. ■ ■ A paper jam in the fixing unit (See p. 6-9.) A paper jam in the space between Unit 1 and another unit. (See p. 6-11.) Remove the jammed paper following the procedures described below. ■ If a paper jam has occurred in the fixing unit The message to the right appears in the display.
3 Open the left cover. 4 Turn the green knob in the direction of the arrow, and remove any jammed paper. CAUTION: ● The parts located in the area around the green knob are subject to high temperatures. When removing jammed paper, take care not to touch anything in this area except the green knob. 5 Close the left cover. 6 Remove any remaining paper from the unit. 7 Push the fixing unit back into the main unit.
8 Return the green lever to its original position. 9 After removing all the jammed paper, close the front door. Clearing Paper Jams When the lever is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
1 Move the green lever in the direction of the arrow. 2 While gripping the lever, pull out Unit 1 (fixing unit). Pull out Unit 2 (duplexing unit) and Unit 3 (duplexing transport unit) together. 3 Open the left cover. 4 Remove the jammed paper in the cover. CAUTION: ● The parts located in the area around the green knob are subject to high temperatures. When removing jammed paper, take care not to touch anything in this area except the green knob. 5 6-12 Close the cover.
7 Following the directions in the display, turn the knob on the duplexing unit in the direction of the arrows. Clearing Paper Jams 6 Remove the paper remaining in the fixing unit. MEMO: ● Perform this procedure when paper is jammed between the fixing unit and the duplexing unit. Be sure to follow the directions in the display. 8 Push the fixing unit back into the main unit. 9 Return the green lever to its original position. When the lever is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound.
10 Remove any paper remaining in the duplexing unit. 11 Push down the left cover as shown in the figure, and remove any jammed paper. Push the duplexing unit back into the main unit. 12 When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound. Open the duplexing transport unit and remove 13 any jammed paper in it.
14 Push the duplexing transport unit back into the main unit. 15 Clearing Paper Jams When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone will sound. After removing all jammed paper, close the front door. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
Paper Jam in Unit 2 A paper jam has occurred in the unit (duplexing unit) which appears in the display. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. Open the front door. 1 6-16 Pull out the duplexing unit.
3 Push down the left cover as shown in the figure, and remove the jammed paper. 4 Turn the knob on the duplexing transport unit in the direction of the arrow, until the paper sticks out slightly from the right of the unit. Clearing Paper Jams 2 Remove any jammed paper remaining in the unit. Duplexing transport unit knob 5 Push in the top part of the duplexing unit.
6 Open the cover as shown in the figure, and remove the jammed paper. 7 Close the cover and push the unit back in. 8 After removing all the jammed paper, close the front door. When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone sounds. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: 6-18 ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
Paper Jam in Unit 3 Clearing Paper Jams A paper jam has occurred in the unit (duplexing transport unit) which appears in the display. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. Open the front door. 1 Pull out the duplexing transport unit. 2 Open the cover as shown in the figure, and remove the jammed paper.
3 Close the cover and push the duplexing transport unit back into the main unit. When the unit is pushed in as far as it will go, a tone sounds. 4 After removing all the jammed paper, close the front door. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: 6-20 ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
Paper Jam in the Stack Bypass Area 1 Open the cover of the stack bypass area. 2 Remove any jammed paper. 3 Close the cover of the stack bypass area. Clearing Paper Jams A paper jam has occurred in the stack bypass area. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper.
When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper. Paper Jam Behind the Right Door A paper jam has occurred behind the right door. MEMO: ● There are two types of paper jams behind the right door, a jam behind the upper right door, and a jam behind the lower right door.
■ Upper right door Clearing Paper Jams 1 Open the right door.
2 Remove the jammed paper. ■ Upper right door ■ Lower right door 3 Close the right door.
Clearing Paper Jams If you removed the optional side paper deck, return it to the original position. 4 Follow the directions in the display. If it indicates paper drawer 3 or 4, press the open button. 5 Pull out the indicated paper drawer and remove any jammed paper.
6 Return the paper drawer to its original position. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: 6-26 ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
Paper Jam in Drawer 1, 2 A paper jam has occurred in Drawer 1 or 2. There are two ways to clear paper jams that occur in Drawer 1 or 2. Clearing paper jams by pullling out Drawer 1 or 2 (See p. 6-27.) Clearing paper jams by pulling out the duplexing transport unit (See p. 6-28.) Clearing Paper Jams ■ ■ Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. ■ Clearing paper jams by pulling out Drawer 1 or 2 The message to the right appears in the touch panel display.
When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch key to make the panel display, press the remaining copies. Start MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper. ■ Clearing paper jams by pulling out the duplexing transport unit The message to the right appears in the display. Follow the procedures described below to remove the paper jammed in the duplexing transport unit. Open the front door.
4 Follow the directions in the display, pull out the indicated paper drawer and remove any jammed paper. 5 Return the paper drawer to its original position. Clearing Paper Jams 3 Return the duplexing transport unit to its original position. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch key to make the panel display, press the remaining copies. Start MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
Paper Jam in Drawer 3, 4 A paper jam has occurred in Drawer 3, 4. The paper drawer with the jam is shown in the display to the right. Follow the procedures described below to remove the jammed paper. 1 Press the open button of the paper drawer indicated in the display. Open button 2 Grip the handle on the front of the paper drawer. Pull out the paper drawer until it stops. 3 Remove the jammed paper.
Clearing Paper Jams 4 Return the paper drawer to its original position. When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch panel display, press the key to make the remaining copies. Start MEMO: ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper. Paper Jam in the Side Paper Deck (option) A paper jam has occurred in the Side Paper Deck (option). MEMO: ● There are two types of paper jams in the Side Paper Deck.
2 Remove the jammed paper. ■ Paper deck ■ Top cover 3 Return the paper deck or the top cover to its original position. ■ Paper deck CAUTION: ● Take care to protect your fingers when returning the paper deck. ■ Top cover When “Press the Start key” appears in the touch key to make the panel display, press the remaining copies. Start MEMO: 6-32 ● If the paper jam message remains in the display, follow the directions in the display and check again for any jammed paper.
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the procedures to be followed when a self-diagnostic message or service-call message appears in the touch panel display. It also describes how to perform routine cleaning of the copier. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ■ Self-diagnostic (Error) Messages ............................................. 7-2 ■ Service-call Message ...............................................................7-4 ■ Routine Cleaning .................................
Self-diagnostic (Error) Messages Self-diagnostic (error) messages appear in the touch panel display at the following times: ■ When copying cannot be performed because of an operational error. ■ When you need to make a judgment or take some action during the copying process. If a self-diagnostic message appears, follow the instructions in the touch panel display. Messages which require further explanation are described below. Message/Cause Remedy Load LTR-size paper.
The Side Paper Deck (Option) is out of order. Remedy Contact your service representative. (You can use paper drawers 1, 2, 3, 4.) Maintenance and Troubleshooting Message/Cause The feeder is out of order. The RDF is out of order. Contact your service representative. (You can use the platen glass to perform copying.) Two-sided copies cannot be made with this mode. Overlay copies cannot be made with this paper size. The copy paper size that you selected cannot be used to make copies in the set mode (e.g.
Service-call Message If a malfunction occurs and the copier will not operate normally, the message to the right (the service call message) appears in the touch panel display. If this message appears, follow the procedure described below. Press the power switch to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position. If the copier still does not operate normally, press the power switch to the OFF position and unplug the copier. Then, contact your service representative.
Routine Cleaning Clean the following parts once a week or whenever copies appear dirty. WARNING: ● When cleaning the copier, first turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these items may result in fire or electrical shock. CAUTION: ●Unplug the power plug from the outlet at least once a year, and clean the area around the base of the plug's metal pins to ensure all dust is removed. If dust accumulates in this area, it may result in a fire.
Consumables/Accessories The following consumables and accessories are available from Canon for the NP6551. For details, consult your service representative. WARNING: ● ● Do not store toner bottles or copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as this may cause the toner or copy paper to ignite resulting in burns or fire. Keep toner, waste toner, oil and other consumables out of the reach of the small children. If these items are ingested, consult a physician immediately.
NP6551 Main Specifications Main Unit Canon NP6551 Type: Console Platen: Stationary Photoconductive material: Amorphous Silicon Copying system: Electrostatic transfer system Developing system: Toner projection system Fixing system: Heat roller system Acceptable copy stock: Paper drawer:17 to 24-lb bond (64 to 90 g/m2); plain paper Stack bypass:17-lb bond to 110-lb index (64 to 200 g/m2); plain paper (However, Keep in mind that the paper weight that can be used varies depending on the type of th
Paper feeding system: Drawer 1, 2 (1,500 sheets x 2) Drawer 3, 4 (550 sheets x 2) Stack bypass (50 sheets; stack approx. 1/4" high) Multiple copies: 1-999 Power source: 120 V, 60 Hz Max. power consumption: Dimensions (H x W x D): Less than 1.5 kW 46" x 25 3/8" x 28 1/2" (1169 x 643 x 725 mm) Installation Space (W x D): 40 5/8" x 28 1/2" (1030 x 725 mm) 50 3/8" x 28 1/2" (1280 x 725 mm) [With copy tray (option) attached and stack bypass auxiliary tray extended] Weight: Approx.
Chapter 8 Optional Accessories: Functions and Method of Use This chapter describes the optional accessories which can be attached to the NP6551, their functions, and method of use. ■ Paper Deck-A1 .........................................................................8-2 • Parts and Their Functions ....................................................... 8-2 • Loading Paper .........................................................................8-3 • Removing Jammed Copy Paper ...........................
Paper Deck-A1 If you install the optional Paper Deck-A1 in the copier, one additional paper size can be used as well as the paper sizes of the drawers provided as standard. ■ Maximum 3500 sheets (20 lb-bond) can be stacked in the paper deck. Parts and Their Functions Top Cover Open to check for paper jam. (see p. 6-31.) Lever Open button Press to load copy paper (see p. 5-6.) or to check for paper jam. (see p. 6-31.) Release Lever Push down to remove the paper deck from the copier. (see p.6-22.
Loading Paper When the paper deck is out of paper, the display to the right appears. Load copy paper. (See “Loading Paper in the Side Paper Deck (Option),” on p. 5-5.) NOTICE: ● The paper size for the Side Paper Deck can be set for LTR-size paper. The size must be changed by your service representative.
Control Card V The Control Card V enables you to manage copier usage more efficiently. The Control Card V can monitor the copy quantity made by each card holder as well as all card holders, and prevent unauthorized use of the copier. ■ Checking the Control Card If the message to the right appears in the touch panel display, make sure that a Control Card is correctly inserted.
✂ ID Mode The pages regarding the use and operation of the ID mode, should be cut out of the manual by the copier supervisor or administrator. ✂ The ID mode prevents unauthorized use of the copier. In this mode, only operators with a six-digit ID number can make copies. You can store up to 300 ID numbers in the copier’s memory and keep track of the copy quantity made under each ID number. You can view the total for each ID number in the touch panel display. Storing ID Numbers ✂ 1 Press the order.
MEMO: 0 ) ● If you make a mistake entering an ID number, press Clear the C key. Then, enter the ID number again. ● You cannot enter two identical ID numbers. ● If you enter and store “000000” in place of a current ID number, that ID number is canceled. ● You can store up to 300 ID numbers. Press the [OK] key. If you want to store another ID number, repeat steps 3 to 5. ✂ After entering all the ID numbers to be stored, press the ID key. The display returns to the ID entry screen.
✂ 2 Press the [STORE USER ID#] key, then press the [OK] key. ✂ 3 Press the [CLEAR ALL ID#s] key. ✂ ✂ 4 Press the [OK] key. MEMO: ● If you want to stop all the ID#s from being cleared, press the [C] key. ✂ All the ID#s are cleared. If you press the [OK] key, you will return to the Standard mode. ✂ MEMO: ● Storing all the ID#s under “000000” will also clear all the ID#s.
✂ Copy Totals (Check Totals) In the ID mode, the copier keeps track of the copy quantity made under each ID number (up to 999,999). You can view the copy total for each ID number in the touch panel display. Additional Functions , ID , Stop , and Additional Functions keys in that Display Contrast Reset Energy Saver ✂ 1 Press the order. Stop Guide Additional Functions Clear After pressing the [COPY TOTALS] key, press the [OK] key.
✂ 3 Press the [CLEAR ALL TOTALS] key. 4 Press the [OK] key. ✂ 2 After pressing the [COPY TOTALS] key, press the [OK] key. ✂ ✂ MEMO: ● To cancel clearing all totals, press the [C] key. ✂ The copy totals for all ID numbers are cleared to zero. If you press the [OK] key the display requesting the entry of an ID number appears. ✂ MEMO: ● You cannot clear the copy totals for ID numbers individually.
Index A Accelerated mode ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-26, 2-9 Accessories --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-6 Adding toner --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-9 Additional functions ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2 Additional Functions key --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-16 Adjusting a paper drawe
Cover/Sheet Insertion mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-14 Custom settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5 D Daily timer settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-18 Day/Time settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-18 Different Size Original mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-39 DONE key ---------------------------
L Loading paper ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-2 Low-Power Mode Time ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4-16 M Making copies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-4 Manual Exposure Control ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-21 Manual feed copying -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-29 Manual Paper Selection --------------
Stack bypass -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-29 Stack bypass size setting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9 Standard copy settings ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2 Change the -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-13 Initializing the --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-14 Storing the --------------------
