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Adjusting Copy Image Density

To m atch the type of originals, adjust the im age density.

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You can increase or decrease Auto/M anual im age density with the user
tools.

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See pages 49, 50 and 54.

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Auto image density

If the center im age density in-
dicator is lit, the copier auto-
m atically controls the im age
density.

If the density has been m anu-
al l y ad j u s t ed , p r ess t h e
Lighter (left) key or D arker
(right) key to light the center
im age density indicator.

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Manual image density

If you have dark or light origi-
nals, adjust the im age density
yourself.

Press the Lighter (left) key to
low er the im age density. Press
the D arker (right) key to in-
crease the im age density.

Lighter

Darker

Auto Image Density

BASIC OPERATIONS

Summary of Contents for Business Pro 1200

Page 1: ...t contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS When using your copier the following safety precautions should always be followed Safety During Operation In t...

Page 2: ...k When the copier needs to be checked adjusted or repaired contact your service representative Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this copier There is a risk of fire electric shock expl...

Page 3: ...t grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing fire or electric shock Keep the copier away from humidity and dust A fire or an electric shock might occur Do not place the copier on an unstable...

Page 4: ...e with a flat even surface Do not place on a surface that has holes ruts cavities or is uneven in any way The copier must be level within 3 mm 0 11 both front to rear and left to right To avoid a poss...

Page 5: ...r from a heater Sudden temperature changes might cause condensation within the copier Places where the copier might be subjected to frequent strong vi bration Dusty areas Areas with corrosive gases Pl...

Page 6: ...er and freely accessible so that in event of an emergency it can be unplugged easily Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet Voltage must not fluctuate more than 10 Do not set anything on...

Page 7: ...WHERE IS IT WHAT IS IT COPIER EXTERIOR 2 COPIER INTERIOR 3 OPERATION PANEL 4 Type 1 4 Type 2 5 1...

Page 8: ...of the copier BYPASS FEED ENTRANCE Use to copy onto OHP sheets adhesive labels translucent paper and post cards BYPASS FEED GUIDES Use to align copy paper set in the bypass feed en trance MAIN SWITCH...

Page 9: ...ot expose this unit to the light for a long time FUSING UNIT Fuses the copy image to the paper When ac cessing the inside of the copier use caution This unit may be very hot TONER BOTTLE Replace the t...

Page 10: ...ity 5 Check Paper Path indicator See page 40 6 Up and Down keys Use to set the desired number of copies 7 Start key Press to start copying 8 Clear Stop key Press to cancel the copy number entered Whil...

Page 11: ...sired number of copies 9 Start key Press to start copying 10 Clear Stop key Press to cancel the copy number entered While copying press to stop copying 11 Copy Counter Indicates the number of copies 1...

Page 12: ...OPERATION PANEL 6...

Page 13: ...8 When The Main Switch Is In The Stand by Position 8 When The Copier Has Been Turned Off By Auto Off Mode 9 SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EXPOSURE GLASS 10 ORIGINAL SETTING AND COPY DIRECTIONS 11 CHANGING...

Page 14: ...for the copier to warm up During the warm up pe riod the indicator on the Start key stays red 3 When the warm up period is completed the indicator on the Start key turns green The copier is ready to...

Page 15: ...minutes after the last copying job has been completed To use the copier turn on the main switch Auto off is not in effect in the fol lowing conditions When the Start key is red While accessing the use...

Page 16: ...over When copying book originals it is important that the platen cover and exposure glass are parallel This prevents streaming light and using unnecessary toner enabling you to make clear copies There...

Page 17: ...d entrance and open the copy tray Remove copies delivered to the copy tray one by one Letterhead When you copy onto letter head set the originals and let terhead as shown on the right Two sided copies...

Page 18: ...ng the hinges and re fixing the cover 1 1 Lever up the stoppers with the tip of a ballpoint pen to release the hinges 2 Hold the platen cover as shown and pull it towards you 3 Remove the two hinges f...

Page 19: ...ed when removing the cover in step 1 6 Insert the hinges in their new positions 7 Fit the platen cover onto the copier The hinges should fit into the new holes 8 Push the hinges into the holes with yo...

Page 20: ...9 Push the stoppers back down with the tip of a ball point pen to fix them CHANGING PLATEN COVER POSITION 14...

Page 21: ...py Image Density 18 Copying From The Bypass Feed Entrance 19 Entering Copy Job Settings During The Warm up Period Auto Start 21 REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING 22 Reducing And Enlarging Using Preset Rati...

Page 22: ...on the scale 2 If your copier has enlarge ment reduction make sure the magnification ratio is 100 3 Enter the number of copies re quired using the Up and Dow n keys Up to 50 copies can be entered To...

Page 23: ...rled paper Even if you open the copy tray the page order may vary 5 Press the Start key To stop the machine during a multi copy run press the Clear Stop key Press the Start key to resume copying or pr...

Page 24: ...the copier auto matically controls the image density If the density has been manu ally adjusted pr ess the Lighter left key or Darker right key to light the center image density indicator Manual imag...

Page 25: ...ying should also be used for OHP sheets adhesive labels translucent paper or post cards As for the original setting and copy directions see page 11 1 Place the original face down on the exposure glass...

Page 26: ...ce of copy paper If you are making more than one copy in this set insert the next piece of copy paper into the bypass feed entrance gently until the paper is fed automatically The next copy is made au...

Page 27: ...the warm up period the indicator on the Start key will blink red green red green then the copier will start copying after the warm up period Set your copy settings during warm up period then press th...

Page 28: ...the original face down on the exposure glass and lower the platen cover The original should be centered to the arrow mark on the scale 2 Press the Reduce Enlarge key to reduce or increase the re produ...

Page 29: ...riginal should be centered to the arrow mark on the scale 2 Press the Zoom Dow n key re peatedly to reduce the ratio in 1 steps Or press the Zoom Up key repeatedly to increase the ratio in 1 steps 3 E...

Page 30: ...REDUCED AND ENLARGED COPYING 24...

Page 31: ...ROPERLY 28 d IS LIT LOAD PAPER 29 Non recommended Paper For The Paper Cassette 29 Notes For Paper 29 Loading Paper 30 f IS LIT OR BLINKING ADD TONER 31 CHANGING THE IMAGING UNIT 35 How to Change The I...

Page 32: ...1 is lit Clear misfed paper See page 40 The copier has turned it self off 10 minutes after a copy was made or a key was pressed The Auto off function is set Turn on the main switch Copies have white s...

Page 33: ...nkled damp or curled paper in the cassette Always load paper correctly Is the paper properly set in the cassette Make sure that the end plate and the side guides are positioned properly See page 44 Ar...

Page 34: ...ies are too light The original has a low contrast image Adjust the image density See page 18 The image density is too light Damp or rough grain paper is used Use dry paper without rough grain The same...

Page 35: ...such as carbon or silver coating Thermal paper art paper Thin paper that has low stiffness Notes For Paper Do not copy onto the side of paper that has been already copied on The following types of pa...

Page 36: ...b When you use 81 2 x 14 paper make sure that the trailing edges of paper are under the guides Maximum capacity 100 sheets 80 g m2 20 lb 3 Push the paper down until the leading corners of the paper ar...

Page 37: ...n open flame Dispose of the used toner containers according to local regulations Note When you change the toner bottle be careful not to touch the blue material OPC Not e Before set t ing t he new t o...

Page 38: ...in step 7 4 Open the top unit To stop the top unit from spring ing up keep one hand on it while opening it 5 Open the lever in the direction of the arrow 6 Grasp the right side of the used toner bottl...

Page 39: ...no cap on the removed toner bot tle remove the cap from under the lever Fix the cap you took off the new bottle onto the used bottle 9 Put the cap side of the bottle under the lever A Push the other...

Page 40: ...s After you close the top unit the copier replenishes toner for about 1 minute After the copier stops make sure that the Add Toner f indicator is off If the f indicator is lit again turn the main swit...

Page 41: ...ially the blue material to the light How to Change The Imaging Unit 1 Open the top unit To stop the top unit from spring ing up keep one hand on it while opening it 2 Remove the used imaging unit with...

Page 42: ...6 Remove the black paper from the imaging unit and remove the tape fixing the lever Insert the trailing part of the imaging unit onto both hinges Then put the other part of the unit on the guide plat...

Page 43: ...ut the tape in the direction of the arrow on the tape After re moving it you will find the end mark at the end of the tape 8 Open the new toner bottle box and take out the toner bottle 9 Shake the new...

Page 44: ...lever in the direction of the arrow C Put the cap side of the toner bottle under the lever D Push the other side of the toner bottle in until it locks in position E Close the lever CHANGING THE IMAGI...

Page 45: ...ew ozone filter While pulling the tab in the di rection of the arrow push the new filter in the holder with the tape side of the filter on the bottom 3 Close the top unit with both hands After you clo...

Page 46: ...positions and the top unit is closed When a paper misfeed occurs the copier keeps track of the selected copy modes and how many copies have been completed It is not necessary to reset the copy modes a...

Page 47: ...ioned prop erly to match the paper size you are using If d is still lit change the paper type If the d indicator does not go out call for a service repre sentative See the back cover of this manual fo...

Page 48: ...ing unit is shaky if you push it there is no problem it does not lock in place 4 If you still cannot remove mis fed paper take it out through the copy tray area 5 Make sure that there are no scraps of...

Page 49: ...CHANGING THE COPIER S SETTINGS CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE 44 USER TOOLS 47 How To Access User Tools 47 How To Change Adjustment Value Or Modes 48 User Tool Menu 49 43...

Page 50: ...p slightly and pull out the paper cassette 2 Remove the copy paper 3 Remove the end plate If you are changing the paper size from 81 2 x 14 to a smaller sizes lift out the end plate CHANGING THE PAPER...

Page 51: ...1 or 81 2 x 14 paper do not follow steps 5 and 6 5 While pushing the bottom plate down pull up the two side guides as shown in the illustration 6 While pushing the bottom plate down set the two side g...

Page 52: ...ts 80 g m2 20 lb When you use 81 2 x 14 paper make sure that the trailing edges of paper are under the guide Maximum capacity 100 sheets 80 g m2 20 lb 8 Push the paper down until the leading corners o...

Page 53: ...A dot will appear in the upper left corner of the copy counter to show you are in the User Tools mode 4 Enter the required user tool s number using the Up and Dow n key You will find the user tool s...

Page 54: ...er the required setting using the Up and Dow n keys For the settings refer to pages 49 to 54 3 Press the Lighter key The setting will be stored in memory You will find the setting number blinks and th...

Page 55: ...using 10 Auto and manual image density level selection To change the setting see page 47 Default Normal Setting 0 Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Normal Light Dark Lighter Darker Lightest Darkest 2...

Page 56: ...10 Auto and manual image density level selection See page 54 If you still cannot get it right adjust the toner density using this function For how to change settings see page 47 Default Normal Settin...

Page 57: ...nter can be set to show the number of copies made count up or the number of copies remaining to be made count down For how to change settings see page 47 Default Up Setting 0 Setting 0 1 Definition Up...

Page 58: ...its of the total copy quantity are displayed on the copy counter Example When 12345 copies are made 45 is displayed on the copy counter At that time the right image density indicator is lit When you w...

Page 59: ...ber 9 You will find the first 2 digits of the total imaging unit counter ar e d i sp l ay ed o n t h e co p y counter Example When the counter is 12345 01 is displayed on the copy counter At that time...

Page 60: ...twice To access another user tool number press the Lighter key To exit the user tools turn off and on the main switch 10 Auto and manual image density level selection If the image density is too dark...

Page 61: ...SUPPLIES MAINTAINING YOUR COPIER 56 Exposure Glass 56 Platen Cover 56 Corona Wires Transfer corona wire and charge corona wire 57 Guide Plates 60 DO S AND DON TS 61 Copier 61 USE AND STORAGE OF SUPPL...

Page 62: ...an the exposure glass with a damp cloth and wipe it with a dry cloth If you do not clean the exposure glass copies may be dirty Platen Cover Clean the platen cover with a damp cloth and wipe it with a...

Page 63: ...ona wires do not touch the fusing section because it could be very hot Note When you clean the corona wires be careful not to touch the blue material OPC 1 Open the top unit To stop the top unit from...

Page 64: ...ustration If you set the tool in the wrong direction the charge corona wire may be damaged 4 Move the tool right to left a few times and take it out 5 Remove the imaging unit and put it on spread out...

Page 65: ...ection the transfer corona wire may be damaged 8 Move the tool right to left a few times 9 Take the tool out from the transfer corona wire and put the tool to the hole right next to the bypass feed en...

Page 66: ...terial OPC with paper not to expose it to the light See page 58 2 Clean the transfer and trans port guide plates with a damp cloth and wipe them with a dry cloth If you do not clean the guide plates t...

Page 67: ...then back on again Under the following conditions you might get light copies When you make 150 or more copies continuously When you make one solid full image copy When you make copies when the Add To...

Page 68: ...bjects to fall inside the machine Always turn the copier off when you have finished copying for the day When adding toner Before setting the new toner bottle shake it well at least 5 or 6 times Do not...

Page 69: ...n or sliver coated paper Wavy paper Thermal paper art paper Thin paper that has low stiffness Adhesive labels should be fed from the bypass feed entrance one sheet at a time Translucent paper should b...

Page 70: ...umidity or low temperature and low humidity conditions store paper in a vinyl bag Do not store paper where it will be exposed to heat Store on a flat surface Use older stock first Do not lay heavy obj...

Page 71: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 66 Main Copier 66 65...

Page 72: ...inute A4 lengthwise or 81 2 x 11 lengthwise Warm up Time Less than 30 seconds at 23 C or 73 F First copy Time Less than 9 seconds A4 lengthwise or 81 2 x 11 lengthwise Copy Number In put Up Down key 1...

Page 73: ...Dimensions Height Excluding for the platen cover Weight Copier with platen cover and copy tray Less than 18 kg 39 7 lb Specifications are subject to change without notice Copy tray in the closed posit...

Page 74: ...RE PACKING YOUR COPIER 1...

Page 75: ...To stop the top unit from spring ing up keep one hand on it while opening it 4 Remove the used imaging unit with the used toner bottle carefully and horizontally so you don t spill toner Make sure to...

Page 76: ...rizon tally into the black bag Do not shake the imaging unit to the right or left 8 Set the pieces of styrene foam to both sides of the imaging unit Then put it in the card board box 9 Seal the im agi...

Page 77: ...th sides of the exposure glass Make sure to insert the metal rods to prevent a machine failure while moving the copier C Close the platen cover D Remove the paper cassette and lay the end plate flat i...

Page 78: ...E Put the cassette in the clear wrapper F Put the copier in the clear bag G Put the copier in the cardboard box H Firmly put the styrene foam on the copier RE PACKING YOUR COPIER 5...

Page 79: ...I Set the big support on the cop ier Then put the small sup port imaging unit box and pa per cassette on the big sup port J Seal the box firmly using the gum tape RE PACKING YOUR COPIER 6...

Page 80: ...4 5 Check the imaging unit counter 53 Check the total copy counter 51 Clear Stop key 4 5 CLEARING MISFEEDS 40 42 COPIER EXTERIOR 2 COPIER INTERIOR 3 Copy Counter 4 5 copy paper 62 COPYING Full Size C...

Page 81: ...d Enlarging In 1 Steps 23 Reproduction Ratio indicators 5 Right image density indicator adjustment 49 S SAFETY INFORMATION i SETTING ORIGINALS ON THE EX POSURE GLASS 10 SPECIFICATIONS 66 67 Main Copie...

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