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Table of Contents How to Use This Manual ............iv Symbols Used in This Manual.
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Chapter 2 Useful Copy Functions Copying Facing Pages in a Book on Two Separate Sheets of Paper (Two-page Separation) ............2-2 Making Copies with Margins (Margin).
Illustrations Used in This Manual Unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken when the Feeder (ADF-J1), Finisher-L1, and the Cassette Feeding Module-F1 are attached to the iR1600. Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly.
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Basic Copying This chapter describes the basic copy functions. What the iR2000/1600 Series Machine Can Do ......... . . 1-2 Flow of Copy Operations .
What the iR2000/1600 Series Machine Can Flexible document handling To make a copy of an original, you have the choice of setting the document in the optional Feeder (ADF-J1) when attached, or placing it directly onto the platen glass. The Feeder is useful when copying a multi-page document, and the platen glass is ideal when copying a single-page document, or from a book.
Flow of Copy Operations This section describes the flow of basic copy operations. NOTE For the following items, see the Reference Guide: - Main power and Energy Saver button ( - Routine maintenance If the platen glass is dirty, the output quality may deteriorate. Always keep the platen glass clean. Do not touch the platen cover while copying.
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Staple copy: place the original with its top upward Copies are stapled here. Vertical placement IMPORTANT The copies are stapled at the part equivalent to the upper left side of the original. NOTE A4, B5 and A5-size originals can be placed either vertically or horizontally. However, the scanning speed for horizontally placed originals is somewhat slower than for vertically placed originals.
If the message <INSERT CONTROL CARD> is displayed Insert a control card. (See the Reference Guide.) INSERT CONTROL CARD Set the desired copy mode (paper size, image quality, exposure, copy ratio and finishing). NOTE For details about these settings, see the pages from 1-8 in this chapter, or ‘Chapter 2 Useful Copy Functions’. Enter the copy quantity (1 to 99) using the numeric buttons.
NOTE If there is a current job, the machine scans the original, and waits to print it. Printing starts when the current job is completed. When scanning is completed, remove the original. If you have set the Department ID Management, press If the optional Card Reader is attached, remove the control card.
Entering the Copy Quantity The machine allows up to 99 copies to be made. Specifying the Required Number of Copies Press numeric buttons to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). The copy quantity appears on the right side of the display. 100% AUTO PAPER TEXT IMPORTANT...
The machine automatically selects copy paper. IMPORTANT When the optional Feeder (ADF-J1) is attached, or the original is set on the platen glass of iR1600, the machine cannot detect the original size and the Automatic Paper Selection does not function.
Place your original. Make sure that <AUTO PAPER> is displayed. If not, press 100% AUTO PAPER TEXT Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE If the message <NO APPROPRIATE SIZE> appears, the paper set is different in size from the original. Set the appropriate paper.
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Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To cancel all settings and return the machine to the standby mode, press (Reset). 1-10 Selecting the Copy Paper Size (Paper Select)
Adjusting Exposure and Image Quality The exposure and image quality can be adjusted when the original is scanned. Adjusting Copy Exposure You can manually adjust the exposure to the most appropriate level for the original. Place your original. 100% AUTO PAPER TEXT Press (Light) or...
Selecting Image Quality You can adjust image quality to the level best suited to the quality of text or photo originals. The following three modes are available for adjusting image quality: Text mode The world’s coral reefs, where brilliantly colored fish and a myriad of other tropical creatures come together.
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Place your original. Press (Image Quality) repeatedly until the desired type of original (TEXT, TEXT/ PHOTO, or PHOTO) appears. 100% AUTO PAPER TEXT 100% AUTO PAPER TEXT/PHOTO 100% AUTO PAPER PHOTO Press (Light) or (Dark) to adjust the copy exposure. Move the indicator between exposure lighter or to the right to make the exposure darker.
Automatic Adjustment of Exposure and Image Quality Place your original. Press indicator lights and exposure is automatically adjusted to the level best suited to the quality of the original. NOTE The copy mode is set to Text automatically. When scanning transparencies, adjust exposure using not operate correctly on transparent originals.
Changing the Copy Ratio You can set the machine to specify the copy ratio for a job. NOTE If you want to make copies at the copy ratio of 100%, press Enlarging/Reducing Originals to a Standard Size (Preset Zoom) You can enlarge or reduce standard size originals to a standard paper size. IMPORTANT Place your originals horizontally in the following cases: - When enlarging A4 or LTR-size originals to A3, B4, 11'' x 17'' or LGL-size paper...
Place your original. Press PRESET RATIO 141% A4 A3 Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To return the copy ratio to 100%, press To cancel all settings and return the machine to the standby mode, press Specifying the Copy Ratio by % (Zoom Designation) You can reduce or enlarge images by any copy ratio, in 1% increments.
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Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To return the copy ratio to 100%, press To cancel all settings and return the machine to the standby mode, press (Reset). Changing the Copy Ratio (Copy Ratio) 1-17...
Collating Copies The Finisher mode can be selected to collate the copies in various ways by copy sets. Below is a list of finishing functions and paper sizes available for each optional unit. Collation mode and available paper sizes Optional units None 11''x17'' Finisher-L1...
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When <Collate> Is Set Copies are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order, and output into the trays as follows: Originals Copy set 1 Three sets of copies specified When <Rotate> Is Set When originals of the same size are copied, the pages are aligned and the copy sets are output into the output trays in alternating directions.
When <Staple> Is Set Copies are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order, stapled, and output into the trays, as shown below. Originals Three sets of copies specified Collating Copies into Sets in Page Order (Collate) This section explains the settings to perform each collation mode. The setting differs depending on the mode, so follow the procedure below to make the required setting for the desired collation mode.
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IMPORTANT The <Rotate> function can be used when: - Rotatable paper is set both horizontally and vertically in the paper drawers - <DRAWER ELIGIBLTY> is set to <ON> for the paper drawer to be used in <Rotate> function. (See the Reference Guide) When the Finisher-L1 is attached, <Rotate>...
Collating Pages and Stapling (Staple) The Staple mode automatically collates the copies into sets arranged in page order, stapled, and output into the trays. IMPORTANT Pull out the output auxiliary tray when stapling the A3- or B4-size paper. Place your original. 100% AUTO PAPER TEXT Press...
Reserved Copying You can select copy settings and scan originals even if the machine is currently printing. Your scanned documents are processed after the current job is completed. IMPORTANT While the machine is warming up, at power on or after clearing the paper jam, it cannot scan the originals. NOTE You can set a different mode for each job.
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Once the original is scanned, remove it from the machine. 1-24 Reserved Copying...
Interrupting the Current Job to Make Priority Copies (Interrupt Mode) The Interrupt mode enables you to interrupt the reserved or current job long enough to make higher priority copies. This mode is useful when making a rush copy during a long copy job. NOTE You can make interrupt copies when the machine is ready to scan.
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Once the original is scanned, remove it from the machine. When the Interrupt copy job is completed, the interrupted printing operation resumes. IMPORTANT If you want to continue making Interrupt copies, wait until the current Interrupt copy job is completed (end of printing). 1-26 Interrupting the Current Job to Make Priority Copies (Interrupt Mode)
Useful Copy Functions This chapter describes more advanced copy functions. Copying Facing Pages in a Book on Two Separate Sheets of Paper (Two-page Separation)..2-2 Making Copies with Margins (Margin)........... 2-5 Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies (Frame Erase) .
Copying Facing Pages in a Book on Two Separate Sheets of Paper The Two-page Separation mode enables you to copy facing pages in a book or a magazine onto separate sheets of paper. Original IMPORTANT When the machine is operating in the Two-page Separation mode, you cannot use the Binding Hole Erase and 2 on 1 Combination mode.
Special Features Press The Special Features menu appears. SPECIAL FEATURES 1.2PG SEP SETTING Press to select <1.2 PG SEP SETTING>, and press SPECIAL FEATURES 1.2PG SEP SETTING When you press , the <OPENING DIRECTION> menu appears. Press to select <1.LEFT OPENING>, <2.RGHT OPENING>, or <3.OFF>, and press Set whether to start copying from the left page or right page according to whether the book starts from the left or right.
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Press ORIGINAL SIZE Enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99) using the numeric buttons. For details about entering the copy quantity, see “Specifying the Required Number of Copies,” on p. 1-7. 100% TEXT Press (Start). Copying starts. If you want to copy another facing-pages original, set it on the platen glass, and press NOTE To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press If you press...
Making Copies with Margins The Margin mode enables you to make copies with the entire original image shifted by a designated width to the left, right, top, or bottom to create a margin on the copies. Use this mode to make copies ready for placement in ring binders.
Press MARGIN>, <3.TOP MARGIN>, <4.BOTTOM MARGIN> or <5.OFF>), and press MARGIN TYPE 1.LEFT MARGIN Press You can also use the numeric buttons to enter the margin width. MARGIN WIDTH When you press NOTE You can set the margin width in the range from 1 mm to 20 mm. The default setting is 10 mm.
Erasing Shadows and Frame Lines from Copies (Frame Erase) The Frame Erase modes erase shadows and lines that appear when copying various types of originals. IMPORTANT Combination of the Original Frame Erase, Book Frame Erase, or Binding Erase modes cannot be set. If you select one of these modes, the previously set mode is canceled.
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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 sheet of paper. Original IMPORTANT Set the book to be copied on the platen glass. When the machine is operating in the Book Frame Erase mode, you cannot use the 2 on 1 Combination mode.
Making Copies Erasing the Frame of the Originals (Original Frame Erase) This section explains the settings to make copies erasing the Frame of the Originals. Before using this mode, set the width to be erased in the Additional Settings menu. (See “Setting the Standard Frame Erase Width,”...
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Press ORIGINAL SIZE When you press NOTE You can set the Original Frame Erase mode only on the original sizes shown on the display. The machine selects the paper according to the original size you set in step 5 and the selected paper size is displayed. Enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99) using the numeric buttons.
Making Copies Erasing the Book Frame (Book Frame Erase) Place your original, enter the Special Features menu, and open the <FRAME ERASE FEATURE> menu. For details about the procedure above, see steps 1 to 3 of “Making Copies Erasing the Frame of the Originals (Original Frame Erase),”...
NOTE You can set the book frame erase width in the range from 3 mm to 50 mm. The default setting is 10 mm. The machine selects the paper according to the original size you set in step 3 and the selected paper size is displayed. Enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99) using the numeric buttons.
IMPORTANT Do not place originals with binding holes in the feeder, as it may damage the originals. Press to select <3.HOLE PUNCH ERASE>, and press FRAME ERASE FEATURE 3.HOLE PUNCH ERASE Press to select the size of the original, and press ORIGINAL SIZE NOTE You can set the Binding Hole Erase mode only on the original sizes shown on the display.
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Enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99) using the numeric buttons. For details about entering the copy quantity, see “Specifying the Required Number of Copies,” on p. 1-7. 100% TEXT Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press If you press (Stop), the cancel job display appears.
Reducing Two Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet (2 on 1 Combination) The 2 on 1 Combination mode automatically reduces two originals to fit on the selected paper size. Original IMPORTANT When the machine is operating in the 2 on 1 Combination mode, you cannot use the Two-page Separation, Original Frame Erase, or Book Frame Erase modes.
Press If you want to use the 2 on 1 Combination mode, select <1.ON>. If you do not want to use the 2 on 1 Combination mode, select <2.OFF>. 2 ON 1 SETTING 1.ON Press ORIGINAL SIZE Press SELECT PAPER SIZE When you press IMPORTANT You cannot set Automatic Paper Selection in the 2 on 1 Combination mode.
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Press (Start). When the original is placed on the platen glass, follow the instructions that appear on the display and press (Start) once for each original. When scanning is completed, press Copying starts. NOTE To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press If you press (Stop), the cancel job display appears.
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2-18 Reducing Two Originals to Fit on a Single Copy Sheet (2 on 1 Combination)
Setting/Storing Specifications of the Copy Function This chapter describes how to store or change the default settings to suit your needs. Copy Settings List..............3-2 Changing the Current Standard Settings .
Copy Settings List The following items can be stored or set in the Copy Settings menu. Additional Function COPY SETTINGS 1.STANDARD EXPOSURE 2.STD ZOOM RATIO 3.STANDARD COPY QTY 4.FRAME ERASE WIDTH 5.AUTO SORT 6.SORT ROTATE 7.SHARPNESS 8.PRESCAN *1: Settings marked * are default settings. NOTE For instructions on how to set the modes not described in this manual, refer to the other manuals supplied separately.
Changing the Current Standard Settings Standard Settings refers to a combination of Copy modes that the machine automatically applies at power on or when (Reset) is pressed. In this section, the procedure for changing the Copy modes stored as the Standard Settings is explained. NOTE The Standard Setting is applied when: (Stop) or...
Press COPY SETTINGS 1.STANDARD EXPOSURE When you press Press STANDARD EXPOSURE Press For details about the adjustment of the copy exposure, see “Adjusting Copy Exposure,” on p. 1-11. STANDARD EXPOSURE When you press menu. Press (Stop) to return to the standby mode. Changing the Current Standard Settings to select <1.STANDARD EXPOSURE>, and press , the <STANDARD EXPOSURE>...
Setting the Standard Zoom Ratio You can set the standard zoom ratio. NOTE The default setting is <100%>. Enter the Additional Functions menu and open the <2.COPY SETTINGS> menu. For details about the procedure above, see steps 1 and 2 in “Setting the Standard Exposure,” on p. 3-3. COPY SETTINGS 1.STANDARD EXPOSURE Press...
Setting the Standard Copy Quantity You can set the standard copy quantity. NOTE The default setting is <01>. Enter the Additional Functions menu and open the <2.COPY SETTINGS> menu. For details about the procedure above, see steps 1 and 2 in “Setting the Standard Exposure,” on p. 3-3. Press COPY SETTINGS 3.STANDARD COPY QTY...
Setting the Standard Frame Erase Width You can set the standard frame erase width for Frame Erase function. NOTE The default setting is <02 mm>. Enter the Additional Functions menu and open the <2.COPY SETTINGS> menu. For details about the procedure above, see steps 1 and 2 in “Setting the Standard Exposure,” on p. 3-3. Press to select <4.FRAME ERASE WIDTH>, and press COPY SETTINGS...
Setting the Automatic Collate On/Off This mode allows automatic selection of the Collate (Offset Collate) mode when the original is placed in the feeder. This is helpful when making multiple copies, because you do not need to remember to select the Finisher mode. NOTE The default setting is <ON>.
Setting the Rotate Collate On/Off This mode allows automatic selection of the Rotate Collate mode when the original is placed in the feeder. For details about the Rotate Collate, see pages 1-8 and 1-9. IMPORTANT The Rotate Collate can be used with the following paper sizes: A4 The Rotate collate can be used when: - the Rotatable paper is set both vertically and horizontally - <DRAWER ELIGIBLTY>...
Setting the Sharpness You can set the sharpness of the copied image. When you want to copy texts and lines clearly, increase the sharpness level. If you want to copy a halftone original such as a picture, decrease the sharpness level. Sharpness level low If you make copies of an original containing halftones, such as a printed photograph, using the Photo mode, moire may occur.
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Enter the Additional Functions menu and open the <2.COPY SETTINGS> menu. For details about the procedure above, see steps 1 and 2 in “Setting the Standard Exposure,” on p. 3-3. Press to select <7.SHARPNESS>, and press COPY SETTINGS 7.SHARPNESS When you press , the <SHARPNESS>...
Setting the Prescan Function This function allows you to save the first copy time, by making the machine get ready to start copying before you press NOTE If <PRESCAN> is set to <ON>, the machine gets ready to start copying from the moment you set the original in the feeder or on the platen glass.
Chart of Available Combination of Functions The chart shows the settings combinations when you want to reconfigure the functions. : Combination available : Combination unavailable Enlargement Zoom Designation Automatic Exposure Control Photo Text Text/Photo Automatic Paper Selection Stack Bypass Collate Rotate Collating Offset Collating Staple...
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: Combination available : Combination unavailable Two-page Separation 2 on 1 Combination Original Frame Erase Book Frame Erase Binding Erase Right Margin Left Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin : Combination available : Combination unavailable Enlargement Zoom Designation Automatic Exposure Control Photo Text Text/Photo...
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: Combination available : Combination unavailable Two-page Separation 2 on 1 Combination Original Frame Erase Book Frame Erase Binding Erase Right Margin Left Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin Chart of Available Combination of Functions...