Operating Instructions
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For safety, please follow the instructions in this product and keep it handy for future reference. FW780 Operating Instructions Zfah010e.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this manual.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this product and keep it handy for future reference. FW780 Operating Instructions Zfah010e.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this manual.
Operating Instructions
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... result from the use genuine Ricoh toner. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this machine refer to the metric version. Warning: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might be sure to connect ...PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Notes: Some illustrations might result in hazardous radiation exposure. For details, please contact your machine. With this manual. For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that might not be available in some countries. For details about power source, ⇒ P.76 "Power connection" To...
... result from the use genuine Ricoh toner. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this machine refer to the metric version. Warning: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might be sure to connect ...PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Notes: Some illustrations might result in hazardous radiation exposure. For details, please contact your machine. With this manual. For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that might not be available in some countries. For details about power source, ⇒ P.76 "Power connection" To...
Operating Instructions
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i Safety During Operation In this manual, the following safety precautions should always be followed. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if instructions are not followed, may result in death or serious injury. Safety Information When using your equipment, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if instructions are not followed, could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
i Safety During Operation In this manual, the following safety precautions should always be followed. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if instructions are not followed, may result in death or serious injury. Safety Information When using your equipment, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if instructions are not followed, could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
Operating Instructions
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... shock or fire. • Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your service representative. • Do not keep using the machine in this manual. • Some parts of the machine are at appropriate collection sites. • Dispose of sight. Contact your equipment needs service or repair. • Your equipment...
... shock or fire. • Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your service representative. • Do not keep using the machine in this manual. • Some parts of the machine are at appropriate collection sites. • Dispose of sight. Contact your equipment needs service or repair. • Your equipment...
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... for operation, or actions to read this. Note This symbol indicates precautions for your safety. Be sure to take after misoperation. How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are described in the Safety Information section. Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
... for operation, or actions to read this. Note This symbol indicates precautions for your safety. Be sure to take after misoperation. How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are described in the Safety Information section. Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
Operating Instructions
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Copy Settings Copying onto Other Media 27 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually 28 Adjusting Copy Image Density 30 Setting the Number of the Originals 7 Recommended Paper 8 Anti-humidity Heater 9 Toner...10 Handling Toner 10 Toner Storage 10 ... 37 B) Changing the Default Setting 38 User Tools 40 Settings You Can Change with User Tools 42 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide to sheets 11 Manual Feed Mode 16 Using the Rear Table 19 Copying onto Roll Paper 21 Synchro Cutting 21 Preset Cutting 24 Variable Cutting 25 3.
Copy Settings Copying onto Other Media 27 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually 28 Adjusting Copy Image Density 30 Setting the Number of the Originals 7 Recommended Paper 8 Anti-humidity Heater 9 Toner...10 Handling Toner 10 Toner Storage 10 ... 37 B) Changing the Default Setting 38 User Tools 40 Settings You Can Change with User Tools 42 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Guide to sheets 11 Manual Feed Mode 16 Using the Rear Table 19 Copying onto Roll Paper 21 Synchro Cutting 21 Preset Cutting 24 Variable Cutting 25 3.
Operating Instructions
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... to select the paper feed type such as Roll feeder 1, 2 and Bypass Tray. Otherwise, the copy job automatically start copying when you select manual feed mode. Green indicator Lights up when you select Roll Feeder 1 or 2. 15. {Paper Select/Cut} key Use to change which setting ... and {-} key Press to make copies lighter. Press the right key to increase the value being edited. 13. For details about manual feed mode, ⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode" 20. While copying, press to decrease the value being edited. The current selection is getting stuck in the copier. Press...
... to select the paper feed type such as Roll feeder 1, 2 and Bypass Tray. Otherwise, the copy job automatically start copying when you select manual feed mode. Green indicator Lights up when you select Roll Feeder 1 or 2. 15. {Paper Select/Cut} key Use to change which setting ... and {-} key Press to make copies lighter. Press the right key to increase the value being edited. 13. For details about manual feed mode, ⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode" 20. While copying, press to decrease the value being edited. The current selection is getting stuck in the copier. Press...
Operating Instructions
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... the Original stopper (option, a part of the copy stacker) and put the edge of them, the copier starts copying automatically. If you want to feed manually, manual feed mode is lit, but you have set both sides of the paper at the same time. ❒ The machine needs about... manual feed mode, ⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode" 11 The machine is warming up after being turned on . ❒ Do not use paper which is more than 5mm(1/5"), creasing or a paper...
... the Original stopper (option, a part of the copy stacker) and put the edge of them, the copier starts copying automatically. If you want to feed manually, manual feed mode is lit, but you have set both sides of the paper at the same time. ❒ The machine needs about... manual feed mode, ⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode" 11 The machine is warming up after being turned on . ❒ Do not use paper which is more than 5mm(1/5"), creasing or a paper...
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Copying E Set the original guide to feed manually, use the manual feed mode. Note ❒ If you want to match the width of the original. 2 F Center your original face down on the original table. For details about the manual feed mode,⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode" . 14 Press the {Start} key for more than 3 seconds to enter the mode. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.
Copying E Set the original guide to feed manually, use the manual feed mode. Note ❒ If you want to match the width of the original. 2 F Center your original face down on the original table. For details about the manual feed mode,⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode" . 14 Press the {Start} key for more than 3 seconds to enter the mode. Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in.
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... and the Set Original indi- This function helps you can preset the initial settings of the copier ⇒ P.38 "B) Changing the Default Setting" Manual Feed Mode When you need to make larger sized paper, you to the initial settings (Auto Reset). cator go on the original table. ❒... If you do not insert the paper in a certain interval after you want to feed manually, use the manual feed mode. If you have used for a certain interval after inserting the pa- A When the Wait indicator goes off (Auto Off ). ❒...
... and the Set Original indi- This function helps you can preset the initial settings of the copier ⇒ P.38 "B) Changing the Default Setting" Manual Feed Mode When you need to make larger sized paper, you to the initial settings (Auto Reset). cator go on the original table. ❒... If you do not insert the paper in a certain interval after you want to feed manually, use the manual feed mode. If you have used for a certain interval after inserting the pa- A When the Wait indicator goes off (Auto Off ). ❒...
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F Press the {Clear/Stop} key and remove the original. If the paper is Jammed at the front of the machine. nal with roll paper (The machine beeps.) • Partial Copying A Choose any copy settings you require. Copying • Synchro Cut with your hands at the Paper Exit" 20 E When the machine scans the original and starts copying, support the origi- C Pull up the guide to remove, ⇒ P.65 "If Sheet Paper is hardly to avoid paper misfeeds. 2 D Insert the original face down from the rear table. B For manual copying, set the paper.
F Press the {Clear/Stop} key and remove the original. If the paper is Jammed at the front of the machine. nal with roll paper (The machine beeps.) • Partial Copying A Choose any copy settings you require. Copying • Synchro Cut with your hands at the Paper Exit" 20 E When the machine scans the original and starts copying, support the origi- C Pull up the guide to remove, ⇒ P.65 "If Sheet Paper is hardly to avoid paper misfeeds. 2 D Insert the original face down from the rear table. B For manual copying, set the paper.
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Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in. For details about the manual feed mode, ⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode". 23 Note ❒ Press the {Start}key if you select the manual feed mode. Copying onto Roll Paper E Set the original guides to match the width of the original. 2 F Make sure that the wait indicator goes off and the ready and the set original indicator go on the original table. G Center your original face down on .
Slide the original straight into the copier until the copier pulls it in. For details about the manual feed mode, ⇒ P.16 "Manual Feed Mode". 23 Note ❒ Press the {Start}key if you select the manual feed mode. Copying onto Roll Paper E Set the original guides to match the width of the original. 2 F Make sure that the wait indicator goes off and the ready and the set original indicator go on the original table. G Center your original face down on .
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Note ❒ Even if you want. See the next page. If this happens, adjust the fusing temperature manually. The indicator show the current fusing temperature. The number of temperature levels (7 levels) available depends on the temperature or humidity. ing on ...• Translucent paper: 1234 • Film : 1234 D After you have finished setting the temperature, press the {Copy Media} key. 28 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually 3 A Press the {Copy Media} key to increase the temperature. B Hold down the {Copy Media} key for 3 seconds until beep. tor go on the ...
Note ❒ Even if you want. See the next page. If this happens, adjust the fusing temperature manually. The indicator show the current fusing temperature. The number of temperature levels (7 levels) available depends on the temperature or humidity. ing on ...• Translucent paper: 1234 • Film : 1234 D After you have finished setting the temperature, press the {Copy Media} key. 28 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually 3 A Press the {Copy Media} key to increase the temperature. B Hold down the {Copy Media} key for 3 seconds until beep. tor go on the ...
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... for a while, it will process the copy paper without copying. If no original is pressed. Note ❒ 0: 2min, 1: 1min, 2: 3min, 3: 4min, 4: 5 min ❒ Default: 0 • Manual Feed Start Time Setting(+07): After copy paper is idle for a preset number of time. Note ❒ 0: 2.0sec, 1: 0.7sec, 2: 1.0sec, 3: 3.0sec, 4: 4.0sec, 5: 5.0sec ❒ Default...
... for a while, it will process the copy paper without copying. If no original is pressed. Note ❒ 0: 2min, 1: 1min, 2: 3min, 3: 4min, 4: 5 min ❒ Default: 0 • Manual Feed Start Time Setting(+07): After copy paper is idle for a preset number of time. Note ❒ 0: 2.0sec, 1: 0.7sec, 2: 1.0sec, 3: 3.0sec, 4: 4.0sec, 5: 5.0sec ❒ Default...
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...; Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%. • Make sure the copier is near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of this manual. • Do not set anything on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary. tric shock or fire. • Do not plug or...; Locations near a diazo copy machine Power connection R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. R CAUTION: • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock...
...; Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10%. • Make sure the copier is near the machine and freely accessible so that in event of this manual. • Do not set anything on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary. tric shock or fire. • Do not plug or...; Locations near a diazo copy machine Power connection R WARNING: • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. R CAUTION: • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock...
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... L , 23" × 35",) Copying Speed 3600mm (141.7") per minute Auto Reset Time 2 minutes (can also be turned off or set to tion Ratio 1 Paper Feed manual feed/roll feeder Toner re- LED indi- Maximum sumption 1.4kW Noise emission Stand by: less than 57dB Copy cycle: less than 75dB (copier only) Measurements...
... L , 23" × 35",) Copying Speed 3600mm (141.7") per minute Auto Reset Time 2 minutes (can also be turned off or set to tion Ratio 1 Paper Feed manual feed/roll feeder Toner re- LED indi- Maximum sumption 1.4kW Noise emission Stand by: less than 57dB Copy cycle: less than 75dB (copier only) Measurements...
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INDEX A Absolutely Nothing Happens, 71 Access To Machine, 77 Adding Toner, 50 Adjusting Copy Image Density, 30 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually, 28 Anti-humidity Heater, 9 A) Program key, 37 B Basic Copying (Copying to sheets), 11 Basics, 5 B) Changing the Default Setting, 38 Black Streaks Appear ...at the exit, 63 If You Cannot See the Roll Paper Jam, 68 L Loading A Roll Of Paper, 56 M Machine Environment, 75 Maintaining Your Copier, 47 Manual Feed Mode, 16 N Non-recommended Originals, 7 Notes for Leading and Side Edges of the Originals, 7 O Operation Panel, 3 Options, 83 Others, 71 P ...
INDEX A Absolutely Nothing Happens, 71 Access To Machine, 77 Adding Toner, 50 Adjusting Copy Image Density, 30 Adjusting the Fusing Temperature Manually, 28 Anti-humidity Heater, 9 A) Program key, 37 B Basic Copying (Copying to sheets), 11 Basics, 5 B) Changing the Default Setting, 38 Black Streaks Appear ...at the exit, 63 If You Cannot See the Roll Paper Jam, 68 L Loading A Roll Of Paper, 56 M Machine Environment, 75 Maintaining Your Copier, 47 Manual Feed Mode, 16 N Non-recommended Originals, 7 Notes for Leading and Side Edges of the Originals, 7 O Operation Panel, 3 Options, 83 Others, 71 P ...
Service Manual
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Untrained and uncertified users utilizing information contained in this manual should be either service trained or certified by Ricoh Corporation. WARNING The Service Manual contains information regarding service techniques, procedures, processes and spare parts of warranty protection. Users of this service manual to repair or modify Ricoh equipment risk personal injury, damage to property. or loss of office equipment distributed by successfully completing a Ricoh Technical Training Program. Ricoh Corporation
Untrained and uncertified users utilizing information contained in this manual should be either service trained or certified by Ricoh Corporation. WARNING The Service Manual contains information regarding service techniques, procedures, processes and spare parts of warranty protection. Users of this service manual to repair or modify Ricoh equipment risk personal injury, damage to property. or loss of office equipment distributed by successfully completing a Ricoh Technical Training Program. Ricoh Corporation
Service Manual
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... PROCESSES 1-4 4. MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT 1-6 5. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT 1-8 DETAILED SECTION DESCRIPTIONS 1. EXPOSURE 2-6 3.1 OVERVIEW 2-6 3.2 PAPER AND ORIGINAL FEED 2-7 3.2.1 Basic Operation (Manual Feed 2-7 3.2.2 Original Jam Check Timing 2-9 3.2.3 Drive mechanism 2-10 3.3 FL REGULATOR CONTROL 2-11 3.4 MANUAL ID CONTROL 2-12 3.4.1 Manual ID Control 2-12 4. DRIVE LAYOUT 1-7 6. CHARGE 2-3 2.1 OVERVIEW 2-3 2.2 CHARGE CORONA CIRCUIT 2-4 2.3 CORONA UNIT VENTILATION 2-5 3. DRUM 2-1 1.1 DRUM CHARACTERISTICS 2-1 1.2 DRUM...
... PROCESSES 1-4 4. MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT 1-6 5. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT 1-8 DETAILED SECTION DESCRIPTIONS 1. EXPOSURE 2-6 3.1 OVERVIEW 2-6 3.2 PAPER AND ORIGINAL FEED 2-7 3.2.1 Basic Operation (Manual Feed 2-7 3.2.2 Original Jam Check Timing 2-9 3.2.3 Drive mechanism 2-10 3.3 FL REGULATOR CONTROL 2-11 3.4 MANUAL ID CONTROL 2-12 3.4.1 Manual ID Control 2-12 4. DRIVE LAYOUT 1-7 6. CHARGE 2-3 2.1 OVERVIEW 2-3 2.2 CHARGE CORONA CIRCUIT 2-4 2.3 CORONA UNIT VENTILATION 2-5 3. DRUM 2-1 1.1 DRUM CHARACTERISTICS 2-1 1.2 DRUM...
Service Manual
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... 3-2 1.3 POWER SOURCE 3-3 A163 ii SM Rev. 06/2004 4.4.2 Recovery From Toner (Near) End condition 2-17 4.4.3 Toner Density Sensor 2-18 4.5 DEVELOPMENT BIAS 2-19 4.5.1 Basic Concept 2-19 4.5.2 Manual Image Density Bias 2-19 4.6 TONER SUPPLY 2-20 5. IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 2-21 5.1 PRE-TRANSFER LAMP (PTL 2-21 5.2 IMAGE TRANSFER 2-21 5.3 PAPER SEPARATION 2-21 5.4 PICK...
... 3-2 1.3 POWER SOURCE 3-3 A163 ii SM Rev. 06/2004 4.4.2 Recovery From Toner (Near) End condition 2-17 4.4.3 Toner Density Sensor 2-18 4.5 DEVELOPMENT BIAS 2-19 4.5.1 Basic Concept 2-19 4.5.2 Manual Image Density Bias 2-19 4.6 TONER SUPPLY 2-20 5. IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 2-21 5.1 PRE-TRANSFER LAMP (PTL 2-21 5.2 IMAGE TRANSFER 2-21 5.3 PAPER SEPARATION 2-21 5.4 PICK...