Main
4506 Operating Instructions
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
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Safety Information
Safety During Operation
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How to Read This Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Basics
2.Copying
3.Adjustment and Color Memory
4.Area Editing (Option)
5.What to Do if Something Goes Wrong
6.Changing the Machine's Settings
7.Others
8.Specification
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Guide To Components
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Options
Operation Panel
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Using the Touch Panel Display
Selecting Functions
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2. 3.
4. 5.
Entering Numbers
Checking the Functions You Have Selected
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1. Basics
Turning On the Power
Turning on the Main Power
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When the machine is set for user codes
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When the Energy Saver indicator is lit
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Originals
Standard Size Originals
When you set originals on the exposure glass
When you set originals in the document feeder
Recommended Originals
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Setting Originals on the Exposure Glass
Setting a Stack of Originals in the
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D
1. 2.
Setting one Original at a Time in the
A B
C D
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Setting Originals of Different Sizes in the
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1. 2.
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Setting Custom Sized Originals
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2. Copying
Basic Procedure
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Adjusting Copy Image Density
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Auto image density
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Selecting a Color Mode
Auto color select mode
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Full color copy mode
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Black & White copy mode
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Single color mode
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Twin color mode
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Selecting the Original Image Type
Auto Text/Photo mode
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Special original mode
A B
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Manual paper select
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Copying from the Bypass Tray
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Copying onto standard size paper with the bypass tray
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C
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1. 2. 3. 4.
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Copying onto custom size paper with the bypass tray
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Making A3, 11"
17" full bleed copies
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Copying onto the reverse side of paper
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Auto Reduce/Enlarge
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Energy Saver Mode
Auto Off Mode
Interrupt copying
B
C D
E
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Auto Start
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Program
Storing your settings
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C
D
Recalling your settings
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Counter
Preset R/E
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Zoom
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Using the [-] and [+] keys
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Directional Magnification (%)
1. 2.
A B C D
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Directional Size Magnification (mm)
1. 2. 3. 4.
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DuplexMaking 2 Sided Copies
1 Sided
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2 Sided
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Book
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Multi
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Series Copies
Book
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2 Sided
1 Sided
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Combine
Combine 2 Originals
Setting originals (Originals set in the document feeder)
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Shifting the Image
Shift
B
C
AA
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Margin Adjustment
B
C
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Cover Sheet
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Front Cover
A
When you use front cover mode with 1 Sided
1 Sided mode
B C
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Back Cover: Copy
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1 Sided or 2 Sided
2 Sided mode
A
B
B C D E
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When you use Front & Back Covers mode with 2 Sided
1 Sided or 2 Sided
2 Sided mode
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B
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Color Creation
Color Conversion
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Color Erase
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Color Background
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Image Creation
Mirror
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Positive/Negative
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Finishing
Sort
Finishing
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Stack
The optional 20-bin sorter stapler, 10-bin sorter or 3-bin sorter is required to use this function.
All copies of each original are delivered to the same bin.
For stacking, the following limitations apply:
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Staple
For stapling, the following limitations apply:
Removing Jammed Staples.
If you want to add staples, P.164
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Adding Staples. When the stapler is jammed, P.166
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Combination Chart
10-bin sorter stapler.
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3. Adjustment and Color Memory
Color Balance
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Color Balance Adjustment
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Color Adjustment
B C
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Adjustment and Color Memory
Image Adjustment
You can change the following default settings for image adjustment:
Soft/Sharp, Contrast, Background Density, and Pastel
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C
U.C.R. Adjustment, A.C.S. Sensitivity and Auto Text/Photo Sensitivity
B
C
Program User Color
Adjusting Colors Based on the Selected Color
B
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Sampling the User Color (Option)
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4. Area Editing (Option)
What is Area Editing?
How to Edit Areas
Designating Areas
Designate Area Display
Designating Areas
Designate Area Tools
There are nine tools to designate areas.
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Notes for Designating Areas
The number of the points, areas, and groups that can be designated
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Selecting Modes for Designated Areas
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Area Editing
Basic modes
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B C
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Selecting Modes for Outside Designated Areas
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Changing Basic Settings for the Entire Image
1. 2.
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Checking and Changing Areas
Change Modes
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B
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Area Editing (Option)
Combination Chart for Area Editing
Combination Chart for Area Editing
Area Editing (Option)
5. What to Do if Something Goes Wrong
If Your Machine Does not Operate as You Want
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Check the following:
What to Do if Something Goes Wrong
If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want
If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want
What to Do if Something Goes Wrong
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If You Cannot Make Copies as You Want
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B Loading Paper
Non-recommended Paper for Paper Trays
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D Changing The Toner Cartridge
Pulling Out the Toner Cartridge
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When you use the Cartridge Replacement Tool
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When you use the Cartridge Replacement Tool
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x Clearing Misfeeds
Check the Misfeed Location Display
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d Adding Staples
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e Removing Jammed Staples
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6. Changing the Machine's Settings
Changing Paper Size
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Changing Paper Size with the User Tools
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User Tools
Accessing the User Tools
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Exiting from the User Tools
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Setting You can Change with the User Tools (System Settings)
For how to access the user tools, P.173 Accessing the User Tools.
System settings
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Settings You can Change with the User Tools (Copier Features)
For how to access the user tools, P.173 Accessing the User Tools.
General Features
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Program
Change
Clear
Delete All
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Duplex/ADF/Sorter
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Special Mode Program(s) Auto Color Calibration
Limitation
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7. Others
Do's and Don'ts
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Where to Put Your Machine
Machine Environment
Optimum environmental conditions
Environments to avoid
Power Connection
Access to Machine
Maintaining Your Machine
Exposure Glass
Platen Cover
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Remarks
Copier
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2. 3.
4.
Use and Storage of Supplies
Copy Paper
Paper Storage
Toner Storage
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8. Specification
Mainframe
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Document Feeder (Option)
20-bin Sorter Stapler (Option)
10-bin Sorter Stapler (Option)
3-bin Sorter (Option)
1000-sheet Tray Unit (Option)
1500-sheet Tray Unit (Option)
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Multi-access
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-Sample operations
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INDEX
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