DS8000C User's Manual
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The Federal Communications Commission Statement Note this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started.......................................... 1-1 PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................. 1-1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 1-2 EXTERNAL VIEW ...................................................................................... 1-2 THE FRONT VIEW ...........................................................................
SELECTING PHOTO OR TEXT .............................................................. 3-8 ADJUSTING DENSITY ............................................................................. 3-9 INCREASING COPY COUNT ................................................................ 3-10 CHOOSING COPY QUALITY ................................................................ 3-11 4 Troubleshooting ........................................ 4-1 LCD MESSAGE DURING SCANNING AND COPYING ................................
1 Getting Started Precautions • Keep the machine out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit. • Do not install the machine near heating or air conditioning units. • Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty place. • Be sure to use the proper AC power source. • Only use the AC adapter (model name ADP-50ZB made by Delta Electronics, Inc.) included with the machine. Using other AC adapters may damage the machine and void the warranty.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Avision DS8000C. The DS8000C provide you a fast and affordable access to color digital copying by simply connecting the product to a color laser printer. The new way to make digital copies is cost-saving and it produces a dramatic high-quality copy result compared to regular analog copier. EXTERNAL VIEW THE FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 1. 2. 3.
THE REAR VIEW 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 1. Document Cover 2. RJ-45 Network Port (For updating printer profile, and firmware) 3. Printer Port 4. ADF Port 5.
Control Panel u v w x y u Scaling Area: Used to reduce document(s) down to 25% or enlarge it up to 400%. Increase scaling in 1% increment Decrease scaling in 1% Decrement Select scaling from the preset percentage v Paper Supply Area: Used to detect your original paper orientation (for A3, A4 portrait, A4 landscape only) and specify your output paper size. Used to indicate A4 Portrait. Used to indicate A4 landscape.
w LCD-display & Moving Keys: Used to display current operation and select your command. LCD-display Moving Keys and Others: Used to move to up/down/left/right. x The Copy Count: Used to enter copy count.
y Start & Other Keys: Used to select scanning resolution and start making copies. Used to clear previous settings or stop during copying. Used to select copy resolution from Fine(300 dpi) to Super Fine (600 dpi). • • • The Power LED – Used to indicate power on and ready status. The warning LED – Used to indicate error. The Sleep LED – Used to indicate power-saving status. Used to select color copies. Used to start making copies.
2 Setting up Your Machine Minimum Configuration Requirements • • A PCL-compliant laser printer A printer cable Checking Package Contents Unpack the box and check its components. If there is any item missing, contact your dealer immediately. 1 2 3 4 Accessories: CD, User’s Manual.
Unlocking the Scan Unit The scan unit is locked during transport to protect the scanning mechanism from being damaged. Be sure to unlock the scan unit before using the machine. 1). Locate the lock switch at the 2). Push the lock switch left side of the machine. down to unlock the scan unit. Locked Unlocked The scan unit at this position before locking Note: If you need to move your DS8000C for repair or any other reason, be sure to lock your DS8000C before moving.
Setting up the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) (Optional) 1. 2. 3. Raise the ADF Tray to about 45 degrees. Pull down the wire leg beneath the ADF Tray. Pull out the ADF Tray extension to its full length.
Connecting the Cables CONNECTING THE PRINTER CABLE 1. 2. Connect one end of the printer cable (not included) to your printer. Connect the other end to the printer port of your DS8000C. CONNECTING THE ADF CABLE Connect the ADF cable which is attached to the document cover to the ADF port.
CONNECTING THE POWER AND TURNING ON THE MACHINE 1. Press the power switch to the “0” position to turn off the DS8000C. 2. Connect the small end of the power cable to the power port of your DS8000C. 3. Connect the other end to an appropriate power outlet. 4. Note: Press the power switch to the "I" position to turn on your DS8000C. After showing the warming up message, the LCD display prompts the Copy ready status (present) as shown below.
3 Operation With an intuitive control panel, the DS8000C is designed to be easy-to-use. Basically, to operate the DS8000C takes three simply steps: 1. 2. Place your paper on the glass. Enter your copy count. 3. Press the and then the want to make color copies. Press the white copies. button if you button if you want to make black and The following sections describe in detail the things you should know and the advanced features on how to make copies with the DS8000C.
Loading Paper You can load the paper from the DS8000C either in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or on the glass. If you need to copy multiple pages, please load your papers in the ADF. The ADF can hold up to 50 pages at one time. If you need to send pages from books, newspaper clippings, paper with wrinkles or curls, please place your paper on the glass.
PLACING DOCUMENT(S) IN THE ADF 1. Make sure your document is free of staples, paper clips and is not torn out. 2. If you have multiple pages, fan your document(s) to avoid occasional paper jam. The ADF can hold up to 50 pages at one time. 3. Place your document(s) with the text FACE UP in the ADF and make sure that the top of the pages is fed in first. Paper Guide 4. Adjust the Paper Guides to center the document(s) in the ADF.
PLACING DOCUMENT(S) ON THE GLASS 3-4 1. 2. Open the document(s) cover to reveal the glass. Place your document(s) with the text FACE DOWN on the glass and align the document(s) in the upper-right corner of the glass. 3. Close the document cover.
Accessing Copy Features The DS8000C provides the following features: • Changing Scaling • Choosing Paper Size • Focusing on Text/Photo/Mixed • Adjusting Density • Increasing Copy Count • Choosing Copy Quality To use the copy features is easy and intuitive. However, you may refer to the following pages to learn how to use these features.
CHANGING SCALING The paper scaling is preset to 100%. If required, you can change the scaling by reducing it down to 25% or enlarging it to 400%. To reduce or enlarge the original document, 1. Press the p key to enlarge your document in 1 percent increment. Or press the ‚ key to reduce your document in 1 percent decrement. Or, you may press the round button to choose your scaling from preset scaling from 141%, 122%, 115%, 93% (whole page) 86%, 81%.
CHOOSING PAPER SIZE Paper Supply specifies your output paper size. To specify your output paper size, Used to indicate A4 Portrait. Used to indicate A4 landscape. 1. Press the round button on the Paper Supply area. 2. Press repeatedly until the LED for your desired paper size appears. ** After you have made your copies, the settings you have just made will remain in the LCD-display for three minutes. After three minutes, the machine will automatically return to the factory default settings.
SELECTING PHOTO OR TEXT The machine is preset to Text mode. You can sele ct photo or text to optimize your copy result. To select photo or text, 1. Press the q key to scroll down to the Text/Photo/Mixed field. 2. Choose your focus with the t or u keys. ** 3-8 After you have made your copies, the settings you have just made will remain in the LCD-display for three minutes. After three minutes, the machine will automatically return to the factory default settings.
ADJUSTING DENSITY The DS8000C is preset to the normal level of density. If your original document comes with a lighter or darker contrast, your can improve the quality using the Adjusting Density feature. To change your density, 1. Press the q key to move your cursor down to the Density field. 2. Choose your desired density with the t or u keys. ** After you have made your copies, the settings you have just made will remain in the LCD-display for three minutes.
INCREASING COPY COUNT The DS8000C is preset to 1 copy. If you wish to increase the number of copies, choose your desired copy count with the numeric keypad or keyboard. To increase your copy count, Enter your desired copy count with the numeric keypad. The LCD display shows the number of your copy count. 55 ** After you have made your copies, the settings you have just made will remain in the LCD-display for three minutes.
CHOOSING COPY QUALITY The DS8000C is preset to Fine copy quality, the setting suitable for most business document(s). If necessary, this setting can be changed to Super Fine (enhanced quality) copy quality. To choose your copy quality, Press the key to enhance your copy quality. The Super Fine button appears with a lit LED. ** After you have made your copies, the settings you have just made will remain in the LCD-display for three minutes.
4 Troubleshooting LCD Message During Scanning and Copying LCD Message Copy function disables. Check printer cable or status. Action Please download the printer profile. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check if the printer cable has been correctly connected. Check if the printer is turned on. Restart the DS8000C and your printer. If the message still appears, contact your dealer.
Clearing a Paper Jam 1. Lift the ADF release button on the ADF front cover and open the cover to the left. 2. Gently pull out the jammed paper. 3. Close the ADF cover.
Cleaning the Glass The DS8000C is designed to be maintenance-free. However, it still needs to be cleaned occasionally to ensure optimum image quality and performance. To clean the glass, 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the document cover as shown below. Dip a soft clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol (95%). Gently wipe the document glass and the white sheet beneath the document cover to remove the dust or any toner particles. Close the document cover. The DS8000C is now ready for use. 1 2 1. Document Cover 2.
Cleaning the ADF From time to time the pad assembly and feeding rollers may become contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper dust. In this case the DS8000C may not feed documents smoothly. If this occurs please follow the cleaning procedures to return your machine to its original state. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol (95%). Lift the ADF release button. Open the ADF front cover to the left. Wipe the feeding rollers by moving the swab from side to side.
Replacing the Snap-in Pad Module After scanning approximately 100,000 pages through the ADF, the pad may be worn out and you may experience problems with document feeding. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the pad module with a new one. For ordering the pad module, please consult your nearest dealer and follow the procedure below to replace it. Disassembling Procedure 1. Lift the ADF release button. 2. Open the ADF front cover to the left. 3.
Assembling Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4-6 Take out the ADF pad module from the box. Press both arms of the ADF snap-in pad module inwardly with your two fingers Place it into the holes until it snaps into place.
Technical Support If your problem still exists after trying the above solutions, please prepare the following information and then contact the technical support of Avision. • • • Serial number of your machine Error Code and its description if any Brand and model name of the Printer connected to the machine Headquarter Avision Inc. No. 20, Creation Road I, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, ROC TEL: +886 (3) 578-2388 FAX: +886 (3) 577-7017 E-Mail: service@avision.com.
Appendix Quick Guide u Placing Your Documents Multi-page copy Single-page copy Place your document FACE UP Place your documents FACE DOWN on the glass. in the ADF. v Making Copies Through Your Printer Press the Start button to make B&W copies. Enter your copy count via the copy count keypad Press these two buttons subsequently to make Color copies.
Specifications System Overview Image Sensor Light Source Optical Resolution Color Depth LCD External Connections Copy Area CPU Memory Size Dimension Weight ADF Capacity ADF Document Weight/Thickness ADF Paper Feed Flatbed Paper Feed Power Supply Power Consumption Environment Operating Color CCD CCFL 600 x 600 dpi 36-bit Color 132*65 dot Graphic display 1. RJ-45 (Network connection, for updating printer profile, and firmware) 2.
Index A ADF D Document Cover, 1-2 ADF tray, ADF tray extension, ADF wire leg, Paper guide, Push button, Front cover, 2-3 ADF cable, 2-4 F Focusing on Photo or Text, 3-8 ADF port, 2-4 I Adjusting Density, 3-9 Auto Document Feeder, 1-2 increasing Copy Count, 3-10 L C Changing Scaling, 3-6 Choosing Paper Size, 3-7 Clean the ADF, 4-4 LCD-display, 1-5 Loading Your Paper Via the ADF, Via the Glass, 3-2 lock switch Clean the Glass, 4-3 locked position, unlocked Control Panel, 1-2 position, 2-2 C
Paper Supply Area, 1-4 placing your document(s) in the R RJ-45 Network Port, 1-3 adf, 3-3 power saving, 2-5 power switch, 2-5 printer cable, 2-4 printer port, 2-4 S Scaling Area, 1-4 Setting up the ADF, 2-3 Single-page copy, a P/N 250-0370-0 V1 e Aug/2002
