Operating Instructions Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law. • Money • Stamps • Bank drafts • Checks • Bonds • Stocks • Passports • Driver’s licenses The copy samples in this Operating Instructions differ somewhat from actual copies due to printing effects. The coloring of each Color key may differ somewhat from the actual copies.
Safety Information Safety Information When using your machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety during Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: RWARNING: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. RCAUTION: Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property. Examples of Indications R Symbols R mean a situation that requires you take care. v Symbols v mean “Hot surface”.
Safety Information RWARNING: . iv m • Only connect the machine to the power source described on the inside front cover of this manual. • Avoid multi-wiring. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire. • Do not plug or unplug the power cord with your hands wet. Otherwise, an electric shock might occur.
Safety Information RCAUTION: m • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause injury. o • After you move the machine, fix it with the caster fixture. Otherwise, the machine might move or come down to cause a personal injury. r • When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
How to Read this Manual How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Where it is & What it is Machine Exterior ............................................................................................................. 2 Options ............................................................................................................................. 4 Operation Panel .............................................................................................................. 5 Touch Panel Display ....................................
Table of Contents Basics Starting the Machine..................................................................................................... 28 Power Switches .......................................................................................................................................28 Starting the Machine ................................................................................................................................28 Turning on the Power ...................................
Table of Contents Directional Magnification (%)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image in 1% Steps ................................ 63 Directional Size Magnification (inch)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image into the Copy Area .......... 64 Poster Mode—Enlarging the Complete Image onto Several Sheets ......................................................65 Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies .................................................................................
Table of Contents Staple—Stapling Copies ........................................................................................................................104 Combination Chart ..................................................................................................... 106 Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Summary of Image Overlay....................................................................................... 110 Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) .............................
Table of Contents Designate Area Display ........................................................................................................................ 142 Designate Area Tools ............................................................................................................................ 144 Area Shapes ......................................................................................................................................... 145 Frame/Line ..............................
Table of Contents Changing the Machine’s Settings Changing Paper Size .................................................................................................. 184 1st Tray Paper Size................................................................................................................................ 184 2nd and 3rd Tray Paper Size ...................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Projector Unit Operation Guide to Components ................................................................................................ 208 Before Operating the Projector .................................................................................. 211 Available Films and Setting ................................................................................................................... 211 About Copying ...................................................................
Table of Contents Large Capacity Tray (LCT) (Option) .......................................................................... 243 Projector Unit (Option) ................................................................................................ 243 Index Index ............................................................................................................................
1 Where it is & what it is Where it is & What it is
Machine Exterior Machine Exterior 1. Exposure glass (platen glass) Position originals here face down for copying. 2. Platen cover (option) Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass (platen glass) for copying. 3. Operation switch Press this switch to turn the power (on the On indicator lights up). To turn off the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off). 4. Operation panel ☛ See page 5. 5. Front cover Open to access the inside of the machine. 6.
Where it is & what it is Machine Exterior 1. Ventilation hole Prevents overheating. Do not obstruct the ventilation hole by placing or leaning an object near it. If the machine overheats, a fault might occur. 2. Bypass tray Use to copy onto OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper, post cards, and non-standard size paper, ☛ See page 48. 3. Right side cover /Lower right cover Open this cover to remove jammed paper.
Options Options This machine can be provided with the following options: 1. Platen cover Lower this cover over originals placed on the exposure glass (platen glass) for copying. 2. Document feeder (ADF) Insert a stack of originals here. They will be fed automatically. 3. Original tray Put your originals. 4. Film projector unit Use to copy films. ☛ See page 207. Note ❐ The holder is required for installation. 5. Large capacity tray (LCT) Holds 1,500 sheets of paper.
Operation Panel 1. Screen Contrast knob You can change the brightness of the display. 2. Special Accessory key Press to use the optional film projector unit. ☛See page 207. 3. User Tools key Press to change the default setting. ☛ See page 187. 4. Adjustment/Memory key Press to adjust the image or color balance, or to make user colors. ☛ See page 123. 5. Program key Press to select the program mode. ☛ See page 57. 6. Editor pen Use to designate areas. 7.
Operation Panel Touch Panel Display Total number of copies to make Initial display COPY COUNTER Counts number of copies made so far. ❐ You can select whether the copy counter counts up (counter up) or counts down (counter down). If you want to change the setting, ☛ see page 191. This machine’s features are accessed by simply pressing the name of the feature and following the instructions that come up on the display. Reference Regarding detailed information about each key and function, ☛ see page 12.
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Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type This machine comes in two versions. Refer to the table below for features available on your machine.
Functions Recall Edit type Basic type ✓ ✓ Auto Start ✓ ✓ Program ✓ ✓ Auto Reduce/Enlarge ✓ ✓ Bypass Tray Copying ✓ ✓ Duplex/Combine Copying ✓ ✓ Default Setting ✓ ✓ User Tools Display Color ✓ ✓ Full color Full color What You can do with this Machine Differences between Edit Type and Basic Type 9
What You can do with this Machine What You can do with this Machine • Color Mode ⇒ Page 40 • Full Color Copy • Black & White Copy • Single Color Copy • Twin Color Copy • Shift ⇒ Page 77 • Margin Adjustment ⇒ Page 78 • Center Erase ⇒ Page 81 • Cover Sheet ⇒ Page 82 • Border Erase ⇒ Page 81 • Center/Border Erase ⇒ Page 81 *1 Optional 20-bin sorter stapler required. *2 Optional document feeder required. *3 Only for Edit type.
What You can do with this Machine • Color Conversion ⇒ Page 152 *3 • Color Erase ⇒ Page 152 *3 • Sort ⇒ Page 102 *1 • Stack ⇒ Page 103 *1 • Staple ⇒ Page 104 *1 • Color Background ⇒ Page 152 *3 • Delete Area ⇒ Page 153 *3 • Full Image Overlay ⇒ Page 111 *3 • Paint ⇒ Page 152 *3 • Save Area ⇒ Page 154 *3 • Area Image Overlay ⇒ Page 115 *3 • Preset R/E ⇒ Page 59 • Zoom ⇒ Page 60 • Directional Magnification (%) ⇒ Page 63 • Directional Size Magnification (inch) ⇒ Page 64 • Size Magnification ⇒ P
Function Summary Function Summary See page 139. See page 39. See page 109. See page 40. See page 44. See page 47. See page 54. See page 102. See page 91. See page 85. See page 77. See page 68. See page 59. Selecting the Color ☛ See page 40.
Function Summary Reducing and Enlarging ☛ See page 59.
Function Summary Shifting the Image ☛ See page 77. Shift—Centering/Cornering the Image Margin Adjustment —Adding margins for binding A A GCTOJS1E Erasing Parts of the Copy Image ☛ See page 81.
Function Summary Adding the Cover ☛ See page 82.
Function Summary Making Duplex Copies ☛ See page 68. 1Sided → 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from one-sided originals 2 Sided → 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from two-sided originals Book → 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from facing pages of a bound original Multi → 2 Sided—Making two-sided copies from a book Making Series Copies ☛ See page 73.
Function Summary Making Combine Copies ☛ See page 75. 1 2 1 Combine 4 Originals—Combining four originals What You can do with this Machine Combine 2 Originals—Combining two originals 2 GCSYYK1E Color Creation ☛ See page 85.
Function Summary Image Creation ☛ See page 91.
Function Summary Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) ☛ See page 109. Area Image Overlay—Overlaying a portion of the overlay image onto a background original What You can do with this Machine Full Image Overlay—Overlaying the overlay image onto a background 1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original 1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original Color Balance—Adjusting and Storing the Color Balance ☛ See page 124.
Function Summary Color Adjustment—Adjusting a Single Color ☛ See page 131. Image Adjustment ☛ See page 132.
Function Summary Program User Color—Storing User Colors ☛ See page 135. Area Editing (Only for Edit Type) What You can do with this Machine ☛ See page 139.
Function Summary Finishing (Option) ☛ See page 102. Sort—Sorting into sets (123, 123, 123) 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 Stack—Stacking together all copies of a page (111, 222, 333) 1 23 GCSORT1E 1 11 2 22 3 33 GCSORT2E Staple—Stapling copies GCSORT3E Using the Projector (Option) ☛ See page 207.
Color Sample Chart Color Sample Chart This is the User Color sample. You can mix the basic colors to make your own colors (User Color). Note What You can do with this Machine ❐ The color sample might differ somewhat from actual copies due to printing effects.
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Using the Touch Panel Display Using the Touch Panel Display Selecting Functions On the touch panel display, you can find keys, instructions and messages. By pressing keys on the display, you can select or deselect functions, and enter data for the selected modes. If you make a mistake and wish to clear the current settings, press the Clear Modes key. Keys that have been selected. Keys that have the option of being selected. Keys that do not have the option of being selected are fainter.
Using the Touch Panel Display Checking the Functions You Have Selected When you set one or more copy settings, the last item you selected will remain on the screen. [Check Modes] key To check all the settings you have set so far, press the [Check Modes] key.
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Starting the Machine Starting the Machine To start the machine, press the operation switch to turn the power on. Note ❐ This machine automatically enters Energy Saver mode or turns itself off if you do not use the machine for a while. About Energy Saver mode, ☛ see page 55. About Auto Timer, ☛ see page 191. Power Switches This machine has the operation switch and main power switch. ❐ Operation switch (right side of the operation panel) Press this switch to activate the machine.
Starting the Machine Turning on the Power 1 Press the operation switch to make the On indicator lights up. Note ❐ If the power is not turned on when the operation switch is pressed, check if the main power switch is on. If off, turn it on. ❐ During the warm-up period (about 9 minutes), you can use the Auto Start function. ☛ See page 56. When the machine is set for user codes 1 Enter your user code using the Number keys. Then press the # key.
Originals Originals Standard Size Originals The machine will detect original of the following sizes and directions as standard size originals: ❐ When you set originals on the exposure glass (platen glass) Metric version A3l, B4l, A4lp, B5lp, A5lp, 81/2" × 13"l Inch version 11" × 17"l, 10" × 14"l, 81/2" × 13"l, 81/2" × 11"lp, 51/2" × 81/2"lp ❐ When you set originals in the document feeder Metric version A3l, B4l, A4lp, B5lp, A5lp, B6lp, 81/2" × 13"l, 81/2" × 11"l, 11" × 17"l, 11" × 81/2"p Inch version
Setting Originals on the Exposure Glass (Platen Glass) Setting Originals on the Exposure Glass (Platen Glass) 1 Lift the platen cover or the document feeder. the original face down on the exposure glass 2 Set (platen glass). The original should be aligned to 1 the rear left corner. 2 1. Reference mark 2. Scale Basics 3 Lower the platen cover or the document feeder.
Setting a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder Setting a Stack of Originals in the Document Feeder You can insert a stack of originals into the document feeder. These originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass (platen glass). Note ❐ Some originals are unsuitable for the document feeder. ☛ See page 30. ❐ Do not press down or hold originals after inserting them. ❐ While originals are fed from the original table to the exposure glass (platen glass), do not pull them out.
Setting one Original at a Time in the Document Feeder Setting one Original at a Time in the Document Feeder If you set one original at a time in the document feeder, the second and subsequent originals can be fed and copied automatically without pressing the Start key. Note ❐ Do not press down or hold originals after inserting them. ❐ While originals are fed from the original table to the exposure glass (platen glass), do not pull them out.
Setting Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder Setting Originals of Different Sizes in the Document Feeder You can insert a stack of originals of different standard sizes (e.g. A4, B5 etc.) into the document feeder. These originals are individually fed onto and removed from the exposure glass (platen glass). Preparation To use this function, you have to select ADF Mixed Sizes mode with the user tools. ☛ See page 198.
Setting Non-standard Sized Originals Setting Non-standard Sized Originals When copying from non-standard sized originals, enter the original size so that copy is well aligned. Limitation ❐ You must set your non-standard size originals on the exposure glass (platen glass). Reference For the standard sizes the machine can detect, ☛ see page 30. Note ❐ The dimensions you can enter must be within the following ranges: Vertical size 50 - 297mm (in 1mm steps), 2.0" - 11.7" (in 0.
Removing the Platen Cover to Copy a Large Original Removing the Platen Cover to Copy a Large Original You can remove the platen cover to copy a large (more than A3, 11" × 17") original. Note ❐ You cannot remove the document feeder. To remove the platen cover, lift it out. Note ❐ Lift the platen cover with both hands. Place the removed cover on a flat surface such as a desk and where it will not be damaged. To reset the platen cover, align the pins of the platen cover and the holes of the copier.
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Basic Operation Basic Operation How to Make Copies your original on the exposure glass (platen 1 Set glass) or in the document feeder. ☛ See page 31, 32, or 33. Confirm that the [Auto Color Select], [Text/ 2 Photo], [Auto Paper Select], [Full Size] keys are selected. If not, press the keys. Note ❐ Auto Color Select ☛ see page 40. ❐ Text/Photo ☛ see page 44. ❐ Auto Paper Select ☛ see page 47. the number of copies required using the 3 Enter Number keys.
Basic Operation Adjusting Copy Image Density Image density affects the contrast of copies. With these functions you can control the image density so that copies match originals. Make the selection you require then set your originals and press the Start key. Auto image density The machine automatically controls the image density. Note ❐ Auto Image Density and Auto Color Select cannot be set together. Auto Color Select mode is selected, select 1 Ifother color modes to cancel it. ☛ See page 40.
Basic Operation Selecting a Color Mode Select a color mode that best suits your originals and copying requirements. Auto color select mode The machine automatically detects whether the original has color parts or not. Originals with only black images will be copied in Black & White mode. Originals with some color areas will be copied in Full Color mode. Note ❐ If you make one copy set of a black original using the document feeder, it is recommended to select Black & White mode.
Basic Operation Single color mode This function makes copies in single colors. Note • 12 basic colors: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Beige, Marine Blue, Pink, Purple • 15 user colors: Up to 15 colors can be manually mixed and stored in memory. ☛ See page 137. • 1 scanned color (Only for Edit type): You can scan in a color from an original. ☛ See page 42. Reference For copy samples, ☛ see page 12. -Basic color 1 Press the [Single Color] key. 2 Select the color.
Basic Operation 4 Press the [OK] key. 5 Set your originals, then press the Start key. -Scanned color (Only for Edit type) Note ❐ When Single Color copying, Scanned colors might come out lighter. R ❐ “Scanned color” means that the color is specified from the original image directly. Exposure glass Display R 1 your original, then press the [Scanned 2 Set Color] key. Press the [Single Color] key. Note ❐ The image of the original is displayed.
Basic Operation Twin color mode This function makes copies with black parts in the selected color and other parts in the other selected color. Reference For copy samples, ☛ see page 12.
Basic Operation Selecting the Original Image Type To optimize the likeness between copies and originals, select an image type that matches your originals. Note ❐ You can adjust the readability of black lettering in colored areas, ☛ see page 131. Auto original type select mode This mode is selected automatically when the Full Color is selected and optimizes the likeness of copies to originals. 1 Press the [Auto Original Type Select] key. 2 Set your originals, then press the Start key.
Basic Operation Text mode This modes is suitable for copying originals consisting of characters, line diagrams, and letter, but not photographic images. 1 Press the [Text] key. 2 Set your originals, then press the Start key. Photo mode This mode is suitable for copying originals consisting of pictures, photographs, and screened letters/areas, but not solid letters. Note ❐ There are 3 types of Photo mode: [Press Print]: Use when copying photographs or pictures that are printed on paper (e.g. magazines).
Basic Operation Special original mode Use this function for originals written in highlight pen, originals printed from inkjet printers, or maps. 1 Press the [Special Original] key. your desired original type from the [High2 Select light Pen], [Inkjet Output], and [Map] key. 3 Set your originals, then press the Start 46 key.
Basic Operation Selecting the Copy Paper Size Select a suitable size of copy paper based on the original size and the reproduction ratio. Auto paper select The machine automatically selects a suitable size of copy paper based on the original size and the reproduction ratio. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. Note ❐ Depending on the original type and size you use, the machine cannot detect original size. In this case, select paper size manually.
Basic Operation Copying from the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to copy onto thick paper, adhesive labels, OHP transparencies, or non-standard size paper. Also use the bypass tray to copy onto the reverse side of paper that has already been copied onto.
Basic Operation Copying onto standard size paper with the bypass tray Note ❐ When you copy onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto, ☛ see page 52. 1 Open the bypass tray. the [Normal Paper], [Thick], [Extra 2 Press Thick], or [OHP] key. Note Make sure that the [Standard Size] key is selected. ❐ When you copy onto OHP transparencies, you can select whether a blank slip sheet is inserted between OHP tranparencies. Copying ❐ 3 Press the [OK] key.
Basic Operation 6 Set your originals, then press the Start key. Copying onto non-standard size paper with the bypass tray Preparation You can register non-standard paper sizes you use often in keys [Custom1], [Custom2], and [Custom3] with the user tools. ☛ See page 193. Note ❐ Be sure to set the size. Otherwise, a paper misfeed might occur. 1 Open the baypass tray. the [Normal Paper], [Thick], [Extra 2 Press Thick], or [OHP] key. 3 Press the [Custom Size] key.
Basic Operation 8 Adjust the paper guides to the paper size. Note ❐ Make sure that the paper guides match the paper size. If the paper guides are not adjusted to the paper size properly, paper might be skewed or a paper misfeed might occur. 9 Insert the paper into the bypass tray. 0 Set your originals, then press the Start key.
Basic Operation Copying onto the reverse side of paper that has been already copied onto Note ❐ If you wish to copy 2 sided onto normal paper, use the Duplex feature. ☛ See page 68. ❐ Make sure that you set your original and the copy paper in the correct direction to achieve the results you require.
Basic Operation 1 Open the bypass tray. 2 Insert the paper into the bypass tray. Note ❐ Make sure the front side (the side that has been copied onto) faces down. 3 Press the [Duplex Back] key. Note ❐ When you copy onto non-standard size paper, press the [Custom Size Orig.] key and select or enter the size. For details, ☛ see page 50. 4 Press the [OK] key. 5 Adjust the paper guides to the paper size. Note Make sure that the paper guides match the paper size.
Basic Operation Auto Reduce/Enlarge—Having the Machine Choose the Reproduction Ratios The machine can select the proper reproduction ratio based on the selected paper size and the original size. RRR RRR 1 GCYHEN1E Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. Example: Metric version: Inch version: original: A3l, copy paper: A4l original: 11" × 17"l, copy paper: 81/2" × 11"l 1 Press the [Auto Reduce/Enlarge] key.
Basic Operation Energy Saver Mode—Saving Energy If you do not operate the machine for a certain period after copying or press the Energy Saver key, the display goes out and the machine enters Energy Saver mode. When you press the Energy Saver key again and originals are set in the document feeder or when the platen cover or document feeder is opened, the machine returns to the ready condition. In Energy Saver mode, the machine uses less electricity.
Basic Operation Auto Start—Entering Copy Job Settings during the Warm-up Period If you press the Start key during the warm-up period, the Start key will blink and the machine will start copying after the warm-up period. your copy settings during the warm-up pe1 Set riod. 2 Press the Start key. Note ❐ To cancel Auto Start, press the Clear/Stop key. Recall—Recalling the Previous Job Settings This machine automatically stores the previous job settings.
Basic Operation Program—Storing and Recalling Your Copy Settings in Memory You can store up to five frequently used copy job settings in machine memory and recall them for future use. Note ❐ If you want to change the stored programs, store another program again. Storing Your Settings the copy settings you want to put into 1 Set memory. 2 Press the Program key. 3 Press the [Program] key. the program number you want to store 4 Select the settings in.
Basic Operation the program number you want to recall. 3 Select The stored settings are displayed. Note ❐ Only programs with m contain a program. 4 Set your originals, then press the Start key. Check Modes—Checking the Selected Copy Jobs By pressing the [Check Modes] key, you can see at a glance the modes you have selected. Counter—Checking the Total Number of Copies Made By pressing the Counter key, you can check the total number of copies made.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Preset R/E—Reducing and Enlarging Using Preset Ratios GCTHEN1E Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. Note ❐ You can add up to two preset ratios with the user tools. ☛ See page 195. ❐ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratios, parts of the image might not be copied or margins will appear on copies.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Enlarging 1 Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. sure that the [Preset R/E / Zoom] key is 2 Make selected. 3 Select the ratio you require. 4 Set your originals, then press the Start key. Zoom—Reducing and Enlarging in 1% Steps GCZOOM1E You can change the reproduction ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% steps. Note ❐ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging the reproduction ratio with the [+] or [-] 3 Adjust key. Note ❐ To change the ratio entered, press the Clear/Stop key and enter a new ratio. 4 Set your originals, then press the Start key. Using the Number keys 1 Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. 2 Press the [Input Ratio] keys. the reproduction ratio with the 3 Enter keys. Number Note ❐ To change the ratio entered, press the [Clear] key and enter a new ratio. 4 Press the [#] key. key.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Size Magnification—Fitting the Original to a Copy of a Different Size The suitable reproduction ratio will be automatically selected when you enter the length of the original and the length of the copy image you want. Note ❐ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratio, parts of the image might not be copied or blank margins might appear on copies. ❐ You can select a ratio from between 25% to 400%.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Directional Magnification (%)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image in 1% Steps 1 2 GCDHEN1E 1: Horizontal % 2: Vertical % Copies can be reduced or enlarged at different reproduction ratios horizontally and vertically. Note ❐ You can select a ratio from between 25% to 400%. ❐ You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper. With some ratio, parts of the image might not be copied or blank margins might appear on copies.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Directional Size Magnification (inch)—Stretching and Squeezing the Image into the Copy Area 1 3 4 2 GCDHEN2E 1: Horizontal original size 2: Vertical original size 3: Horizontal copy size 4: Vertical copy size The suitable reproduction ratios will be automatically selected when you enter the horizontal and vertical lengths of the original and copy image you require.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Poster Mode—Enlarging the Complete Image onto Several Sheets You can enlarge the complete image of originals onto several sheets. This function is convenient for making posters. Note Copying ❐ In this function, the copies are delivered with margins around the copy image (about 15mm, 0.6"). If you want to paste the sheets to make a poster (one large sheet), cut the margins out.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using the [Number of Pages] key By entering the desired number of pages, the machine automatically calculates the suitable enlargement ratio for copying. 1 Select the copy paper size. 2 Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. 3 Press the [Poster Mode] key. Note ❐ If you are using Auto Color Select mode and then choose Poster Mode, the machine switches automatically to Full Color mode. sure that the [Number of Pages] key is 4 Make selected. 5 Enter the number of pages.
Reduce/Enlarge—Reducing and Enlarging Using the [Direct. Mag. (%)] key By entering the desired enlargement ratio, the machine automatically calculates the necessary number of copy pages. 1 Select the copy paper size. 2 Press the [Reduce/Enlarge] key. 3 Press the [Poster Mode] key. 4 Press the [Direct. Mag. (%)] key. 5 Enter the ratio. Note ❐ You can specify different ratios or numbers or pages in the horizontal and vertical directions. 6 Press the [#] key. key.
Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies 1 Sided → 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from One-sided Originals This function makes 2 one-sided originals onto two-sided copy.
Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. The resulting copy image will differ according to the direction in which you set your original (lengthwise p or widthwise l). Originals Orientation Result*1 Copying *1 The illustrations show the directions of copied images on the front and back, not the directions of delivery. 1 Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. 2 Press the [1 Sided → 2 Sided] key.
Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies the [Even] key or the [Odd] key accord3 Press ing to the number of your originals. Note ❐ When you set the odd originals, back side of the last page is blank. ❐ If you don’t know the total number of originals, press the [Auto Count] key, then press the [Start Count] key. The optional document feeder is required to use Auto Count function. 4 Press the [OK] key. your originals in the document feeder, then 5 Set press the Start key.
Duplex—Making 2 Sided Copies Book → 2 Sided—Making Two-Sided Copies from Facing Pages of a Bound Original Use this feature to copy facing pages of a book or magazine onto both sides of the copy paper. Note ❐ Select the lengthwise p copy paper.
Duplex—Making 2-Sided Copies Multi → 2 Sided—Making Two-sided Copies from a Book This function copies three sides of a pamphlet to one single-sided copy and one double-sided copy.
Series Copies—Making Single Copies Series Copies—Making Single Copies Book → 1 Sided—From Book Originals to 2 One-sided Copies 1 2 1 2 GCSEPR1E This function makes one-sided copies from two facing pages of bound (book) originals. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106.
Series Copies—Making Single Copies 2 Sided → 1 Sided—From Two-sided Originals to 2 One-sided Copies The optional document feeder is required to use this function. 1 1 2 2 GCSEPR2E Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. 1 Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. 2 Select the lengthwise p copy paper. 3 Press the [2 Sided → 1 Sided] key. your originals in the document feeder, then 4 Set press the Start key.
Combine Combine Combine 2 Originals—Combining 2 Originals The optional document feeder is required to use this function. 1 2 1 2 GCSYYK1E This function automatically combines 2 one-sided originals onto one copy. Note ❐ The machine cannot copy originals different in size and direction. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106.
Combine 3 Press the [Combine 2 originals] key. your originals in the document feeder, then 4 Set press the Start key. Combine 4 Originals—Combining 4 Originals Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. 1 Press the [Duplex/Combine] key. 2 Select the widthwise l copy paper. 3 Press the [Combine 4 originals] key. your originals in the document feeder, then 4 Set press the Start key.
Shift—Shifting the Image Shift—Shifting the Image Shift—Centering/Cornering the Image You can move the image to a corner or edge as well as center it. This function is useful when the copy paper is larger than the original. Note ❐ You cannot use 12" × 18", 13" × 19" size copy paper for this function. 1 Press the [Shift/Book] key. 2 Press the [Shift] key. Copying the direction in which you want to shift 3 Select the image. Note ❐ When you want to center the image, press the [Center] key.
Shift—Shifting the Image Margin Adjustment—Adding Margins for Binding A A GCTOJS1E You can make a margin by shifting the image to the left or right. This function is useful when you want to bind copies. Note ❐ You can change the width of the binding margin as follows: Metric Version 0 - 20mm (in 1mm steps) Inch Version 0" - 0.8"mm (in 0.1" steps) ❐ The margin width default is as follows. You can change this default setting with the user tools. ☛ See page 195.
Shift—Shifting the Image the margins on the front side and back side 3 Set of copy paper. Note ❐ To change the value entered, press the [Clear] key and enter a new value. ❐ To make a left margin, press the [ ] key until the number displayed reaches the required setting. ❐ To make a right margin, press the [ ] key until the number displayed reaches the required setting. 4 Press the [OK] key. key.
Erase—Erasing Parts of the Copy Image Erase—Erasing Parts of the Copy Image Center Erase—Erasing the Center Margin of the Original Image Border Erase—Erasing the Surrounding Area of the Original Image Center/Border Erase—Erasing the Center Margin and Surrounding Area of the Original Image Reference For functions that cannot be used together with these functions, ☛ see page 106.
Erase—Erasing Parts of the Copy Image Note ❐ The position of the margin to be erased is determined according to the original size and reproduction ratio. l Copy paper p Copy paper 1:Erased part 1 Press the [Shift/Book] key. the [Center Erase], [Border Erase], or 2 Press [Center/Border Erase] key. the width of the margin to be erased by 3 Adjust pressing the [+] or [–] key. You can adjust the width in the range of 3 ~ 50mm, 0.1" ~ 2.0". Copying ❐ 4 Press the [OK] key.
Cover Sheet—Adding or Inserting Sheets Cover Sheet—Adding or Inserting Sheets Front Cover—Copying a Front Cover The optional document feeder is required to use this function. A B C A B C GCHYOS1E Note ❐ The cover sheets should be identical in size and direction with the copy paper. ❐ The cover sheets should be fed from the bypass tray. ❐ The covers are copied in Thick mode. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106.
Cover Sheet—Adding or Inserting Sheets When you use Front Cover mode with 2 Sided → 1 Sided or 2 Sided → 2 Sided mode 2 Sided→1 Sided or 2 Sided→2 Sided 1 Enter mode. ☛ See page 70 or 74. 2 Follow the steps 1 to 2 on page 82. [Image] or [Blank] key depending on the 3 Select reverse side of first original has an image or not. 4 Press the [OK] key. your originals in the document feeder, then 5 Set press the Start key.
Cover Sheet—Adding or Inserting Sheets When you use Front & Back covers mode with 1 Sided → 1 Sided mode 1 Press the [Shift/Book] key. 2 Press the [Front & Back Cover] key. the [Copy] or [Blank] key to choose 3 Select whether to copy onto the back cover. 4 Set your originals in the document feeder. 5 Press the Start key. When you use Front & Back Cover mode with 2 Sided → 1 Sided or 2 Sided → 2 Sided mode 2 Sided→1 Sided or 2 Sided→2 Sided 1 Enter mode. ☛ See page 70 or 74.
Color Creation Color Creation Color Conversion—Converting a Selected Color into a Different Color This function converts a selected color of an original into a different color on the copy. Reference For copy samples, ☛ see page 17. Note ❐ Up to 4 colors can be converted at one time.
Color Creation 3 Select the original color (color to be converted). 4 Select the new color (color to convert to). you want to convert more than one color, re5 Ifpeat steps 3 and 4. Note ❐ If you pick the wrong color, press the [Clear] key. 6 Press the [OK] key. 7 Set your originals, then press the Start 86 key.
Color Creation Color Erase—Erasing the Selected Color GCCLPR2E This function erases a selected color from the original image. Reference For copy samples, ☛ see page 17. Note ❐ Up to 4 colors can be erased at one time. ❐ Colors that can be erased: Yellow, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Black, and Scanned Color (only one Scanned Color can be selected at a time) ❐ This function can be made more or less sensitive to the color to be erased. It can be adjusted within five levels from “Narrow” to “Wide”.
Color Creation Color Background—Making Copy with Color Background This function makes copies with a selected color background. Reference For copy samples, ☛ see page 17. Note ❐ Colors that can be selected as a background color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Black, Beige, Pink, Marine Blue, Purple, Scanned Color, and User Colors ❐ In this mode, color tones of photo or picture in originals might be changed due to the color on the background.
Color Creation Type Mask—Coloring Text Part and Background Part Separately This function copies coloring text part and background part separately. Reference For copy samples, ☛ see 17. Note ❐ When the machine is not able to differentiate between the color of text/images and the background, the background is copied using the specified text color.
Color Creation the [Text] key and select the color for the 5 Press Text. Note ❐ You can select the color density level. 6 Press the [OK] key. 7 Set your originals, then press the Start 90 key.
Image Creation Image Creation Outline Image—Copying only the Outline of the Image This function copies only the outline of the image. Note ❐ This function is copied in Auto Image Density and Text/Photo mode. ❐ Colors that can be selected as an outline color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Blue, Yellow Green, Black, Beige, Pink, Marine Blue, Purple, Scanned Color, and User Colors. Copying 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Outline Image] key. 3 Select the width of the outline.
Image Creation Shadow Image—Adding a Shadow around the Copy Image Elements This function adds a shadow around the edges of copy image elements. ❐ You can select block shadow or offset shadow. 1: Offset 2: Block ❐ The orientation of the original decides the position of the shadow as follows: Originals Set on the exposure glass Set in the document feeder Copies Note ❐ You can select the color of shadow as follows: Same Color: A shadow of the same color as the original is added.
Image Creation ❐ Shadow widths: Metric version: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm Inch version: 0.04", 0.08", 0.12", 0.16" Same color shadow 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Shadow Image] key. 3 Press the [Block] or [Offset] key. 4 Adjust the width by pressing the [+] or [–] key. sure the [Same Color Halftone] key is 5 Make selected. 6 Press the [OK] key. Copying 7 Set your originals, then press the Start key.
Image Creation Select color shadow 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Shadow Image] key. 3 Press the [Block] or [Offset] key. 4 Adjust the width by pressing the [+] or [–] key. 5 Press the [Shadow Color/Density] key. 6 Select the color, then press the [OK] key. Note ❐ You can select the color density level. 7 Press the [OK] key. 8 Set your originals, then press the Start 94 key.
Image Creation Slanted Image—Slanting the Copy Image This function slants the copy image at a selected angle. Note ❐ The slant direction is decided as shown in the illustration. ❐ You can select the angle from –45° to +45°. ❐ Depending on the angle, some parts of the image may be lost. Copying 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Slanted Image] key. 3 Adjust the angle by pressing the arrow keys.
Image Creation Mirror Image—Making a Mirror Image R R GCMILL1E This function makes a mirror image copy of the original. Note ❐ Set the original as below when setting on the exposure glass (platen glass). GCMILL2E 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Mirror Image] key. 3 Set your originals, then press the Start 96 key.
Image Creation Repeat Image—Copying a Part of an Original Image Repeatedly This function copies a part of the original image repeatedly. Note ❐ When this function is used, the leading edge margin of 10mm, 0.4" is set on the copy paper. ❐ There are three ways to specify the image of the original to be repeated as follows: Size Input: This function allows you to reproduce the top band of an original repeatedly down the entire copy.
Image Creation When using the [Size Input] key 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Repeat Image] key. 3 Press the [Size Input] key. the horizontal and vertical length with the 4 Enter Number keys then press the [#] key. Note ❐ The length that you can enter is 1 ~ 300mm, 0.1" ~ 11.7". When you enter less than 5mm, 0.2", however, the image might not be repeated well. 5 Press the [OK] key. 6 Set your originals, then press the Start 98 key.
Image Creation When using the [Number of Images] key 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Repeat Image] key. 3 Press the [Number of Images] key. a horizontal and vertical number between 4 Enter 1 and 15 and press the [#] key. Note ❐ If the horizontal and vertical settings are 1 × 1, you cannot press the [#] key. 5 Press the [OK] key. key.
Image Creation When using the [Editor Area] key (Only for Edit type) 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Repeat Image] key. your original on the exposure glass (platen 3 Set glass), then press the [Editor Area] key. Limitation ❐ You cannot set your originals in the document feeder. diagonally opposite corners of area to be 4 Mark repeated. Note ❐ The area you have designated is scanned in. ❐ For details about designating the area, ☛ see page 142. 5 Press the [OK] key.
Image Creation Positive/Negative—Copying in Complementary Colors R R GCHATN1E This function copies the original image in complementary colors. If you use a black and white original, black and white areas of the original are reversed. Note ❐ If you copy using twin color mode, white areas are changed to black, black areas are changed to white, and color areas are changed to the selected color. 1 Press the [Image Creation] key. 2 Press the [Positive/Negative] key.
Finishing Finishing Note ❐ To avoid problems caused by curled copies, try turning over the paper stack in the paper tray. If there is no improvement, change to copy paper with less curl. Reference For functions that cannot be used together with this function, ☛ see page 106. Sort—Sorting into Sets (123, 123, 123) The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 GCSORT1E One copy of each original is delivered to each bin and copies are collated into sets.
Finishing 2 Set your originals in the document feeder. 3 Press the Start key. Stack—Stacking together all Copies of a Page (111, 222, 333) The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. 1 23 1 11 2 22 3 33 GCSORT2E All copies of each original are delivered to the same bin.
Finishing Staple—Stapling Copies The optional 20-bin sorter stapler is required to use this function. GCSORT3E Each copy set can be stapled together. Note ❐ When you select Staple mode, Sort mode is automatically selected. ❐ You cannot use Staple mode with Stack mode. ❐ You cannot use OHP transparencies or non-standard size paper in Staple mode. ❐ You cannot staple different widths of paper.
Finishing ❐ For stapling, the following limitations apply: Normal paper mode Thick mode Extra Thick mode Maximum paper size l: A3, 13" × 19" p: A4, 81/2" × 11" l: A3, 13" × 19" p: A4, 81/2" × 11" l: A3, 13" × 19" p: A4, 81/2" × 11" Minimum paper size l: B5, 8" × 10" p: B5, 81/2" × 11" l: B5, 8" × 10" p: B5, 81/2" × 11" l: B5, 8" × 10" p: B5, 81/2" × 11" Maximum paper capacity of bin 2 - 50 copies 2 - 25 copies 2 - 10 copies Reference If you want to add staples, ☛ see page 179.
Combination Chart Combination Chart Image Density Color Mode Auto Image Density Manual Image Density Auto Color Select Full Color Black & White Single Color Twin Color Auto Original Type Select Original Image Type Selection Auto Paper Select Auto Reduce/Enlarge Interrupt Copying Program After recalling your settings Bypass Tray Copying/Duplex Back Sort Finishing Stack Staple Custom Size Original Reduce/Enlarge Shift/Book Preset Reduce/Enlarge / Zoom Size Magnification Directional Magnification Post
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Summary of Image Overlay Summary of Image Overlay There are four kinds of Image Overlay. Text ( ☛ See page 111.) Full Image Overlay Image ( ☛ See page 113.) Image Overlay Text ( ☛ See page 115.) Area Image Overlay Image ( ☛ See page 117.
Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) 1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original This function overlay the foreground image original onto a background image original. Text Overlay This function can colorize a text original (foreground image original) and overlay it on the full color image original (background image original). Reference For functions that cannot be used together in image overlay. ☛ See 106.
Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) 2 Press the [Image Overlay] key. Note ❐ The maximum original size is A4p, 81/2" × 11"p. ❐ When the background original is B5p, A5p, 81/2" × 11"p Post card l size, press the [Change] key. 3 Press the [Text] key in the Full Image Overlay. you want to change the text color, press the 4 If[Text Color] key. Note ❐ If you want to edit the background original, press the [Edit Background] key. For details, ☛ see page 121.
Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Image Overlay This function can overlay an image original on the full color base image original. the foreground image original (original that 1 Set has the image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass. Then set the background image original (original that will be the background image) on the left of the exposure glass. 2 Press the [Image Overlay] key. the [Image] key in the Full Image Over3 Press lay.
Full Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) want to adjust the color creation, press 5 Iftheyou[Color Creation] key. 6 Make any adjustments you require. Note ❐ Color Conversion, ☛ see page 85. ❐ Color Erase, ☛ see page 87. ❐ Color Background, ☛ see page 88. 7 Press the [OK] key. you want to adjust the color/image adjustment, 8 Ifpress the [Color/Image] key. 9 Make any adjustments you require. Note ❐ You can select the overlay image density with Overlay Opacity. ❐ Image Density, ☛ see page 39.
Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) 1: Foreground image original 2: Background image original This function overlay a portion of the foreground image original onto a background image original. Text Overlay Use this function to colorize the text in the selected area and lay it over the background image. the foreground image original (original that 1 Set has the text or image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass.
Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) diagonally opposite corners of the overlay 4 Mark image area to be overlaid. Note ❐ If you want to clear the setting, press the [Erase] key. 5 Press the [Confirm Selection] key. diagonally opposite corners of destination 6 Mark area. 7 Press the [Confirm Selection] key. you want to change the text color, press the 8 If[Text Color] key. Note ❐ If you want to edit the background original, press the [Edit Background] key. For details, ☛ see page 121.
Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Image Overlay This function can overlay a selected image over another original image. Image overlay without opacity mode the foreground image original (original that 1 Set has the image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass. Then set the background image original (original that will be the background image) on the left of the exposure glass. 2 Press the [Image Overlay] key. the [Image] key in the Area Image Over3 Press lay.
Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) 6 Press the [Confirm Selection] key. diagonally opposite corners of destination 7 Mark area. 8 Press the [Confirm Selection] key. you want to edit the image, press the [Edit 9 IfOverlay Image] key. Note ❐ If you want to edit the background original, press the [Edit Background] key. For details, ☛ see page 121. ❐ If you want to change the job settings, press the [Basic Settings] key. For details, ☛ see page 122.
Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) Image overlay with opacity mode the foreground image original (original that 1 Set has the image to be composed) on the right of the exposure glass. Then set the background image original (original that will be the background image) on the left of the exposure glass. 2 Press the [Image Overlay] key. the [Image] key in the Area Image Over3 Press lay. 4 Select the [Overlay Opacity Yes] key. diagonally opposite corners of the overlay 5 Mark image area to be overlaid.
Area Image Overlay (Only for Edit Type) ! Make any adjustments you require. Note ❐ You can select the overlay image density with Overlay Opacity. ❐ Image Density, ☛ see page 39. ❐ Color Mode, ☛ see page 40. ❐ Original Type, ☛ see page 44. ❐ Image Adjustment, ☛ see page 132. ❐ Color Adjustment, ☛ see page 131. ❐ Color Balance Adjustment, ☛ see page 124. @ Press the [OK] key. want to adjust the color creation, press # Iftheyou[Color Creation] key. $ Make any adjustments you require.
Edit Background—Editing the Image to be Composed Edit Background—Editing the Image to be Composed You can edit the selected image. Note ❐ The modes that can be set are as follows: • Color/Image: Image Density, Color Mode, Original Type, Image Adjustment, Color Adjustment, Color Balance Adjustment • Color Creation: Color Conversion, Color Erase, Color Background Color/Image 1 Press the [Edit Background] key. 2 Press the [Color/Image] key. 3 Make any adjustments you require. Image Density, ☛ see page 39.
Edit Background—Editing the Image to be Composed Basic Settings—Changing Job Settings Color Creation 1 Press the [Edit Background] key. 2 Press the [Color Creation] key. 3 Make any adjustments you require. Note ❐ Color Conversion, ☛ see page 85. ❐ Color Erase, ☛ see page 87. ❐ Color Background, ☛ see page 88. 4 Press the [OK] key. Basic Settings—Changing Job Settings You can change the job settings. 1 Press the [Basic Settings] key. 2 Make any adjustments you require.
