MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS Operator's Manual for Copying Functions
Preface Thank you for purchasing the TOSHIBA multifunctional digital systems. We have provided you with this manual for the operation of this equipment. This operator’s manual describes the following: y How to use this equipment y How to inspect and carry out maintenance on this equipment y How to remedy mechanical and copying problems Be sure to read this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual handy and retain it for future reference.
Notice to Users FCC NOTICE 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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 communications.
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Description of original/paper direction Paper or originals of LT size can be placed either in a portrait direction or in a landscape direction. In this manual, “-R” is added to this paper size when this size of paper or original is placed in a landscape direction. e.g.) LT size original on the original glass Placed in a portrait direction: LT Placed in a landscape direction: LT-R Paper or originals of LD or LG size can only be placed in a landscape direction, therefore “-R” is not added to these sizes.
CONTENTS Preface...........................................................................................................1 Notice to Users .............................................................................................2 Before Reading This Manual .......................................................................3 TOSHIBA Quality Is Second to None..........................................................9 General Precautions................................................................
Chapter 3 COPYING FUNCTIONS Default Settings ..........................................................................................52 Paper Selection...........................................................................................53 Automatic paper selection (APS).............................................................53 Manual paper selection ...........................................................................54 Zooming In/Out Copy Image...........................................
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Daily Inspection ..........................................................................................96 Cleaning charger .....................................................................................97 Cleaning transfer charger ........................................................................98 Chapter 7 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS e-STUDIO181 Specifications ...................................................................
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TOSHIBA Quality Is Second to None Recommended toner cartridges To assure optimal printing performance, we recommend that you use only genuine TOSHIBA toner cartridges. If you use a TOSHIBA-recommended toner cartridge, you can utilize the following three functions of this equipment: Cartridge detecting function: This function checks if the toner cartridge is correctly installed and notifies you if it is not.
Supplies / Parts Dependability Genuine TOSHIBA supplies are subjected to the strictest of inspections so that every supply you receive will perform at optimal levels. High Productivity Genuine TOSHIBA supplies are created to meet the demands of our competitive world and provide high-speed reliable copies when you need them. Stable Image Quality Genuine TOSHIBA supplies are designed to provide consistently stable image output.
General Precautions When installing or moving Warning y This equipment requires 115 V, 12 A, 50/60 Hz electric power. Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. This could cause a fire or give you an electric shock. If you are considering increasing the number of outlets, contact an electrician.
Caution y Avoid placing the equipment in a place unsuitable for its weight and also make sure the surface is level. Remember that if the equipment falls over, serious injuries could result. Weight of the equipment: approx. 70.1 lb. y When removing the plug from the outlet, do not pull the power cable. Always hold the plug when removing it from the outlet. If the power cable is pulled, the wires may become broken and this could cause a fire or give you an electric shock.
When using the equipment Warning y Do not take off the cover of the equipment; otherwise you could be injured or get an electric shock. y Do not remove or connect the plug with wet hands, as this could give you an electric shock. y Do not place any container with liquid (flower vases, coffee cups, etc.) on or near the equipment. This could cause a fire or give you an electric shock. y Keep paper clips and staples away from the air vent. If not, a fire could result or you could get an electric shock.
Position of Certification label, etc.
Other points y Do not turn the power OFF with jammed paper left inside the equipment. This could cause malfunctions when the main switch is turned ON next time. y Be sure to turn the power OFF when leaving the office or if there is a power failure. y Be careful because the paper exit area and paper just after exiting are hot. y Do not place anything other than paper on the receiving tray. This could disturb a normal operation and cause malfunctions.
First-aid measures If you inhale or touch toner, etc; carry out the following treatment. y Inhalation: Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. Contact a physician if there is any difficulty in breathing or other signs of distress. y Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. If irritation occurs or is persistent, seek medical attention. y Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a physician.
Disclaimer Notice The following notice sets out the exclusions and limitations of liability of TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION (including its employees, agents and sub-contractors) to any purchaser or user (‘User’) of the e-STUDIO181, including its accessories, options and bundled software (‘Product’). 1. The exclusion and limitations of liability referred to in this notice shall be effective to the fullest extent permissible at law.
Environmental Information ENERGY STAR® Program Toshiba Tec Corporation, as a member of the ENERGY STAR Program, attaches the ENERGY STAR logo to all products which meet the ENERGY STAR Program requirements. The ENERGY STAR Program aims at the promotion of the development and wider usage of office equipment including energy-efficient computers in order to address environmental issues such as global warming.
PREPARATION 1. This chapter describes what you need to know before using this equipment, such as how to turn the power ON or how to set copy paper. Description of Each Component ...........................................................................20 Front / Right side...............................................................................................................................20 Left side / Inner side...................................................................................
1 PREPARATION Description of Each Component Front / Right side 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 8 7 6 1. Platen Cover (optional, KA-1650PC) Place an original on the original glass and start copying with this cover closed. 2. Automatic Document Feeder (optional, MR-2020) A stack of originals placed on this are scanned one sheet after another. Maximum 100 sheets (or stack height 0.62") of originals can be placed in one go. (The maximum number of sheets can be placed may vary depending on the media type of the originals.
9. Drawer Maximum 250 sheets of plain paper can be placed in one go. 10. Front cover Open this cover when you replace the toner cartridge. P.85 “Replacing Toner Cartridge” Left side / Inner side 11 1 10 9 2 8 7 6 5 3 4 1. Original glass Use this to copy three-dimensional originals, book-type originals and special paper such as overhead transparencies or tracing paper, as well as plain paper. P.40 “Placing Originals” 2.
1 PREPARATION 7. USB terminal (4-pin) With this terminal, the equipment can be connected to your PC using a commercially available USB cable. y Use a USB2.0 Hi-Speed certified cable: USB cable supporting the USB2.0 Hi-Speed mode (480 Mbps of transfer speed) certified by the USB Implementers Forum. y Connect the equipment with a PC directly by the USB cable. When it is connected with a PC via a USB hub, the equipment may not be recognized. 8. Receiving tray 9.
Configuration of options The options listed below are available. Contact your service technician or service representative for the details.
1 PREPARATION Control panel 1 2 21 3 20 19 18 17 4 5 16 6 15 7 8 14 9 13 10 11 12 1. [SORT] button/lamp Use this to use the sorting function. P.61 “Copying in Same Page Order as Originals - Sort Copying -” 2. Media type setting button/lamps Use this button to switch the media type of paper placed on the bypass tray. P.48 “Using Bypass Tray” 3. [DATA] lamp The lamp blinks when print data are being received from a PC connected to the equipment. 4.
8. [INTERRUPT] button/lamp Use this to interrupt the copy job in process and perform another one (= interrupt copying). For the details of interrupt copying, see the following page: P.47 “Interrupting copying and making another copy - Interrupt copy -” 9. [ENERGY SAVER] button/lamp Use this to let the equipment enter into the energy saving mode when the equipment is not used. The lamp is lit when the equipment is in the energy saving mode.
1 PREPARATION - When the originals need to be placed on the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) (When a paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder is released) - When the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) on which the originals are placed is raised. 19. [COPY] button/lamps Use this button to select the size of paper to be used. The lamp of the paper size currently selected blinks when this size of paper is not placed in the drawer or on the bypass tray. See the following page for details: P.
Preparation 1 - Turning Power ON Turning power ON 1 Press the power switch to “ ” (ON) side. The equipment starts warming itself up. The warm-up time takes approx. 25 seconds. When the warm-up has finished, the [START] lamp is lit to show that the equipment is ready for copying. If you press the [START] button with an original placed while the warm-up is still continuing, copying automatically starts after it has finished. This is called auto job start.
1 PREPARATION Saving energy when not in use - Energy saving mode To reduce power consumption, the equipment automatically enters into the energy saving mode when a specified period of time has passed since its last use. You can also turn the equipment into this mode manually. Types of energy saving mode There are two types of the energy saving mode as follows. Sleep mode: The power consumption is 18 W. “SLP” appears on the LED display, and only the [ENERGY SAVER] lamp is lit.
Super sleep mode y When the [ENERGY SAVER] button on the control panel is pressed y When the Platen Cover (optional) or the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) is raised If this equipment is connected to your PC with a USB cable, change the setting so that it does not enter the super sleep mode. P.
1 PREPARATION Preparation 2 - Placing Copy Paper Place copy paper in an appropriate paper source before you start copying. Acceptable media types Standard size plain paper (17 to 20 lb. Bond) can be used for the drawers in the equipment and the Paper Feed Unit (optional). See the table below for the details. Feeder Drawers of the equipment and Paper Feed Unit (optional) Bypass tray Media type Paper size Plain paper (17 - 20 lb. Bond) Plain paper (17 - 20 lb.
Recommended paper To ensure the best copy performance, TOSHIBA recommends the paper types listed below. If you want to use paper other than that we recommend, contact your service technician. Media type Product name Plain paper TIDAL / Hammermill 20 lb. Bond THICK PAPER 1 Laser / Hammermill 24 lb. Bond THICK PAPER 2 Laser / Hammermill 32 lb. Bond Exact Index / WAUSAU 90 lb. Index Tracing paper Tracing paper / Ostrich International 20 lb.
1 PREPARATION Placing paper in drawers Follow the procedure below to place copy paper in the drawer. For the acceptable paper, see the following page: P.30 “Acceptable media types” 1 Turn the power of the equipment ON. 2 Pull out the drawer carefully. Pull out the drawer until it comes to a stop. 3 Press down the paper plate. Press it down until you hear a click sound and it is no longer lifted up.
4 Pull out the trailing guide (A), and then reinstall the guide at the position of the desired paper size. A The paper size is indicated on the bottom inner surface of the drawer. 5 While pushing the green knob of the side guides fully, widen the gap between them. Widen the gap with both hands.
1 PREPARATION 6 Place paper in the drawer. y The maximum number of sheets that can be placed at one time is 250 (17 to 20 lb. Bond). Be sure that the stack height of paper is not higher than the line indicated at the inner side of the side guide and trailing guide. P.30 “Acceptable media types” y Fan the paper well before placing it in the drawer, otherwise multiple feeding could occur. Be careful that the paper does not cut your fingers. y Place the paper face up.
8 Be sure that the stack of paper fits completely under the latches of the side guides. 9 Change the paper size indicator to match the size of paper placed. 10 Push the drawer straight into the equipment slowly until it comes to a stop. Do not let your fingers be caught when closing the drawer. This could cause injury. Register the paper size into the equipment. When you place paper, register the size of the paper into the equipment.
1 PREPARATION Preparation 3 - Registering Size of Paper Placed When you place paper in a drawer for the first time or when you place paper whose size is different from that of the paper which has been placed in the drawer, the new paper size needs to be registered into the equipment. Registration of standard sizes (LD, LT, LT-R, LG, ST-R) differs from that of standard sizes other than these.
3 Press the [COPY] button several times until the lamp of the paper size you placed in the drawer is lit. If the [FUNCTION CLEAR] button is pressed at this step, the size is not registered and the equipment will return to its normal status. 4 Press the [START] button. The paper size has been registered. Registering other standard sizes When standard size paper other than LD, LT, LT-R, LG or ST-R is placed, register this size as “OTHER” size.
1 PREPARATION 2 Press the [DRAWER] button several times until the lamp of the drawer in which you placed paper is lit. 3 Press the [COPY] button several times until the [OTHER] lamp is lit. 4 Key in the code number of the paper placed in the drawer. “Fxx” appears in the LED display. (Two digits come at “xx”.) e.g.) Placing A4 size (= code number “02”) If the [FUNCTION CLEAR] button is pressed at this step, the size is not registered and the equipment will return to its normal status.
HOW TO MAKE COPIES 2. This chapter describes basic copy operations. Placing Originals.....................................................................................................40 Acceptable originals ..........................................................................................................................40 Placing originals on the original glass ...............................................................................................
2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Placing Originals Acceptable originals Booklets, three-dimensional objects and some types of special media can be placed on the original glass, as well as plain paper. When the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) is used, a stack of plain paper originals can be automatically scanned one by one. Setting position Original glass Automatic Document Feeder (optional) Type of originals Plain paper Special media types*2 Booklets 3-dimensional objects Plain paper Maximum size 11.69" x 17.
Placing originals on the original glass Plain paper or some special media types which are not acceptable for the Automatic Document Feeder (optional), such as overhead transparencies or tracing paper, should be placed on the original glass. Do not place heavy objects (9 lb. or more) and do not press on it with force. Breaking the glass could injure you. 1 Raise the Platen Cover (optional) or the Automatic Document Feeder (optional).
2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Placing booklet-type originals such as books or catalogs Place a book-type original on the original glass. Do not place heavy objects (9 lb. or more) and do not press on it with force. Breaking the glass could injure you. 1 Raise the Platen Cover (optional) or the Automatic Document Feeder (optional). 2 Open the desired page of the original and place it face down. Align it against the left rear corner of the glass.
Using Automatic Document Feeder (optional) When a stack of originals are placed on the Automatic Document Feeder (optional), the originals are automatically scanned one by one. The following types of originals are available: Media types Plain paper Maximum size 11.69" x 17.01" Maximum number of sheets acceptable 100 sheets (or stack height 0.62") Paper weight 13.3 - 33.8 lb. y Some media types may not be used.
2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Placing originals on Automatic Document Feeder (optional) 1 Align all the originals. 2 Place them face up and align the side guides to the original length. y The top sheet of the originals will be scanned first. y The total sheets of originals placed must not exceed 100 (13.3 to 20 lb.) or the stack height of the originals must not exceed 0.62" regardless of their sizes.
Making Copies Follow the procedure below to make copies. The reproduction ratio or density of the copied image can be set. See the following page for the details: P.51 “COPYING FUNCTIONS” 1 Check if paper is placed in the drawer. 2 Place the original. 3 Key in the desired number of copies (= copy quantity) when you copy more than one set. For the acceptable types and sizes of paper, see the following pages: P.30 “Acceptable media types” P.
2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES When the number of sheets exiting has exceeded 250 To prevent exiting paper from falling off the receiving tray, the equipment causes copying to pause when approx. 250 sheets of paper have continuously exited. At this time the [START] lamp is lit and the [FUNCTION CLEAR] lamp blinks on the control panel. Also the paper jam position lamp ( ) at the middle is lit. Remove the paper from the receiving tray, and then press the [START] button. Copying resumes.
Interrupting copying and making another copy - Interrupt copy You can interrupt copying of one job and make another copy job (= interrupt copying). The copy quantity or functions applied to the interrupted job are stored in the memory of this equipment, so that you will not need to set them again when the interrupted job resumes. Interrupt copying is available only when the originals are placed on the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) and the sort functions are used. 1 Press the [INTERRUPT] button.
2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES Using Bypass Tray Place paper on the bypass tray when you use the following media types as copy paper: y Thick paper (21 lb. Bond to 90 lb. Index) y Special media types such as tracing paper, sticker labels or overhead transparencies y Standard size paper which cannot be placed in a drawer (e.g. ST-R) Using the bypass tray is recommended also for copying on standard-size paper other than those placed in the drawers.
Bypass copying This section describes the bypass copying procedure. 1 Place paper straight on the bypass tray face down. Then align the side guides to the paper length while holding (A). A y Be sure that the stack height of paper does not exceed the indicators of the side guides. y Fan the stack of paper well before placing it on the bypass tray. y Do not push the paper forcibly into the entrance of the bypass feeder. This could cause a paper misfeed.
2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES 3 Press the [START] button. 4 Press the media type setting button until the lamp of the media type placed on the bypass tray is lit. The paper size has been registered. You can select the media type from the following three: THICK PAPER 1: Thick paper (21 to 28 lb. Bond) THICK PAPER 2: Thick paper (29 lb. Bond to 90 lb. Index), sticker labels TRANSPARENCY: Overhead transparencies y You do not need to select the media type when you use plain paper (17 to 20 lb.
COPYING FUNCTIONS 3. This chapter describes various functions related to copy operations, such as how to make enlargement or reduction copies, or how to adjust the quality of copy images. Default Settings.......................................................................................................52 Paper Selection .......................................................................................................53 Automatic paper selection (APS) .............................................
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS Default Settings Initial settings established when the equipment is powered on before any of the user functions are changed are called default settings. Each setting returns to its default when the power is turned ON, when the energy saving mode is canceled, and when the [FUNCTION CLEAR] button is pressed. Each default setting of this equipment at the time of the installation is shown below.
Paper Selection You can select the size of copy paper in two ways; one is automatic paper selection in which the equipment automatically selects copy paper of the same size as the original, and the other is manual paper selection in which you can select the desired paper size manually. Automatic paper selection (APS): The equipment detects the size of the original placed and automatically selects copy paper of the same size as the original.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS 3 Press the APS/AMS selecting button and select APS. (The APS lamp is lit.) When the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) is not installed, the APS/AMS selecting button is not enabled. 4 Select the other copy modes as required, and then press the [START] button.
3 Press the [DRAWER] button several times until the lamp of the desired drawer is lit. e.g.) Selecting the drawer of the equipment 4 Select the other copy modes as required, and then press the [START] button.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS Zooming In/Out Copy Image You can set the reproduction ratio of the copy image in the following three ways: Automatic magnification selection (AMS): Specify the size of the copy paper in advance. As the original is placed, the equipment then detects the size of the original and sets the reproduction ratio most suited to the size of copy paper automatically.
1 Place paper in the drawer. 2 Press the [COPY] button several times until the lamp of the desired paper size is lit. e.g.) Selecting LT size You can select the desired paper size with the [DRAWER] button in the same procedure. 3 Press the APS/AMS selecting button until the AMS lamp is lit. 4 5 Place the original on the Automatic Document Feeder (optional). Select the other copy modes as required, and then press the [START] button.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS Specifying both the sizes of the original and the copy paper 1 Place paper in the drawer. 2 Place the original. 3 Press the [ORIGINAL] button several times until the lamp of the desired original size is lit. e.g.) Selecting LG for the original 4 Press the [COPY] button several times until the lamp of the desired paper size is lit. e.g.) Selecting LT for copy paper y You can select the desired paper size with the [DRAWER] button in the same procedure.
Specifying reproduction ratio manually 1 Place paper in the drawer. 2 Place the original. 3 Press the Copy qty. / zoom display selecting button. 4 Press the (zooming out) or (zooming in) button until the desired reproduction ratio appears. The reproduction ratio appears on the LED display. One press of each button increases or decreases the reproduction ratio by 1%. When you keep pressing either of them, the reproduction ratio also keeps changing.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS 5 Press the [COPY] button several times until the lamp of the desired paper size is lit. e.g.) Selecting LT for copy paper y You can select the desired paper size with the [DRAWER] button in the same procedure. y When standard size paper other than LD, LT, LT-R, LG or ST-R is placed, register this size as “OTHER” size in advance. P.37 “Registering other standard sizes” 6 60 Select the other copy modes as required, and then press the [START] button.
Copying in Same Page Order as Originals - Sort Copying When you make several sets of copies, the copies can be made to exit in the same order as the originals in each set. This is called sort copying. Copied and sorted in 2 sets 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Copied in 2 sets without being sorted 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 Place paper in the drawer. 2 Place the original. When originals are placed on the Automatic Document Feeder (optional), this function is automatically set.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS 4 Set the copy quantity, select other copy modes as required, and then press the [START] button. When the original is placed on the Automatic Document Feeder (optional), copying starts. When the original is placed on the original glass, it is scanned, the [SORT] lamp and the [FUNCTION CLEAR] lamp blink, the [START] lamp is lit and “set” appears on the LED display. Then proceed as follows. 5 Place the next original on the original glass, and then press the [SORT] button.
Copying Both Sides of Card into 1 Page - ID CARD The both sides of a card-sized original can be copied into one side of LT paper. This function is useful when you need to copy massive amounts of 2-sided cards. Front side 1 Back side Place paper in the drawer. Place LT or LT-R size paper in the drawer or on the bypass tray. 2 Press and hold the media type setting button and [SORT] button simultaneously for more than two seconds.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS 4 Place a card original on the original glass. Place the card face down, aligning and pushing it to the left rear corner of the original glass. The portion of an original which is on the upper and left edges (width of approx. 0.08") of the original glass may not be copied. Place an original away from both edges, if you want to copy the whole of the original. 5 Lower the Platen Cover (optional) or the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) carefully.
Selecting Image Mode You can select the most suitable quality of the copied image in the following three modes depending on the originals: TEXT/PHOTO: Originals with text and photographs mixed PHOTO: Originals with photographs TEXT: Originals with text only or with text and fine illustrations only “TEXT/PHOTO” is set by default at the installation of the equipment. 1 Place paper in the drawer. 2 Place the original. 3 Press the original mode button until the lamp of the desired mode is lit. e.g.
3 COPYING FUNCTIONS Adjusting Density Level The automatic copy density mode, which automatically selects the most suitable density level for the copied image by detecting that of the original, is set by default at the installation of the equipment. You can also adjust the density level as desired manually (=manual copy density mode) in the following procedure: 1 Place paper in the drawer. 2 Place the original. 3 Press the density adjustment buttons ( to adjust the density to the desired level.
SETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT 4. This chapter describes how to switch the operation sound ON or OFF, how to check the total number of sheets you have copied and how to switch the energy saving mode. Switching Operation Sound On/Off.......................................................................68 Checking Total Number Copied.............................................................................69 Changing of the Enabled Energy Saving Mode ..............................................
4 SETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT Switching Operation Sound On/Off You can switch the operation sound of the equipment on or off. 1 Press and hold the (light) and neously for more than two seconds. (dark) buttons simulta- “Fnc” appears on the LED display. The density adjustment lamps show the sound status as follows: All lamps on: Sound on All lamps off: Sound off 68 2 Press the 3 Press the [START] button. (AUTO) button to switch the sound on or off.
Checking Total Number Copied You can check the total number of sheets ever copied or printed. The total number of sheets appears on the LED display. 1 Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. The upper digits of the total number appear on the LED display. The total number is shown blinking. e.g.) The total number is 12,527 2 Switch the display to check the rest of the total number. Press the 3 (zooming out) or (zooming in) button to switch the display.
4 SETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT Changing of the Enabled Energy Saving Mode The settings of the enabled energy saving mode and auto sleep time (time until entering the mode) can be changed. 1 Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. The present mode name (Sleep mode: SLP or Super sleep mode: SPS) is displayed in the LED display for approx. 2 seconds, and then the current auto sleep time is displayed. e.g.
TROUBLESHOOTING 5. This chapter describes how to release a paper jam, how to replace a toner cartridge and how to settle other trouble. When Message Lamp is Lit/Blinking.....................................................................72 Paper Jams..............................................................................................................75 Checking position of paper jams .......................................................................................................
5 TROUBLESHOOTING When Message Lamp is Lit/Blinking Message lamps on the control panel are lit or blink depending on the status of the equipment. Each lamp shows the following status: 1 2 3 4 5 1. Cover open lamp This blinks when any cover of the equipment, such as the front cover, the side cover or the upper cover of the Automatic Document Feeder (optional), is not securely closed. Close it securely. 2. Paper empty lamp This blinks when the paper in a drawer or on the bypass tray has run out. Add paper.
To assure an optimal printing performance, we recommend that you use only TOSHIBA toner cartridges. Recommended toner cartridges To assure optimal printing performance, we recommend that you use only genuine TOSHIBA toner cartridges. If you use a TOSHIBA-recommended toner cartridge, you can utilize the following three functions of this equipment: Cartridge detecting function: This function checks if the toner cartridge is correctly installed and notifies you if it is not.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Service call lamp This is lit or blinks when the support of your service technician is needed. Contact your service representative. When the key of the digital keys and the [CLEAR/STOP] button are pressed simultaneously, an error code (consisting of a letter of the alphabet and numbers) appears on the LED display. Contact your service representative with this code. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the equipment by yourself.
Paper Jams Checking position of paper jams When an original or a sheet of copy paper has jammed within the equipment, copying stops and the paper jam lamp blinks. Additionally, the paper jam position lamp blinks to show you where the paper jam has occurred. Check the position and release the jammed paper. 1 2 3 1. Automatic Document Feeder (optional) ( P.76, P.78) 2. Bypass tray ( P.80) / Transfer unit ( P.81) / Fuser unit ( 3. Paper Feed Unit (optional) ( P.84) P.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING When releasing jammed paper Observe the following precautions when you release jammed paper: Do not tear jammed paper. Pull out jammed paper carefully with both hands, trying not to tear it. If you release it forcibly, the jammed paper will be torn and it will make the release difficult. If it is torn, be sure that the torn part is not left inside the equipment. Do not touch the fuser unit or the metal part around the unit.
2 Open the reverse cover, and remove the original. 3 Close the Automatic Document Feeder. 4 Raise the lever, and open the upper cover.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Raise the original feeder tray, and remove the original under the tray. 6 7 Lower the original feeder tray. Close the upper cover. Paper jams within Automatic Document Feeder (optional) (Upper) 1 78 Paper Jams Raise the lever and open the upper cover.
2 Remove the original. 3 Turn the dial to remove the original. 4 Open the transport guide.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Raise the guide plate under the transport guide, and remove the original under the guide plate. 6 7 Close the transport guide. Close the upper cover. Paper jams on bypass tray 80 1 Pull out the paper jammed on the bypass tray. 2 Check beneath the transport guide in the paper feeding area. Paper Jams Check if any paper is jammed under the transport guide behind the transfer unit. P.
Paper jam behind transfer unit Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the side cover. This could injure you. 1 Open the side cover. 2 Pull the transfer unit toward you carefully to lay it down while holding up the green lever. 3 Release the jammed paper. Be sure not to touch the photoconductive drum when releasing the jammed paper.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 Open the transport guide of the paper feeding area and check if any paper is jammed under this guide. Clear the paper if there is any. 5 Close the transfer unit and the side cover. Paper jams within fuser unit y Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the side cover. This could injure you. y Do not touch the fuser unit or the metal part around the unit. This could cause burns, or injury to your hands if you touch the inside of the equipment.
2 Open the transport guide while holding the knob. 3 Release the jammed paper. Pull the jammed paper up or down as shown below depending on the position of the paper. Be sure not to touch the photoconductive drum when releasing the jammed paper. Pulling it up 4 Pulling it down Return the transport guide to its original position, and then close the transfer unit and the side cover.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper jams within Paper Feed Unit (optional) 1 Open the side cover and check if any paper is jammed behind the transfer unit. P.81 “Paper jam behind transfer unit” 84 2 Open the paper feed cover of the unit. 3 Release the jammed paper. 4 5 Close the paper feed cover of the unit. Paper Jams Close the side cover.
Replacing Toner Cartridge When the toner in the toner cartridge has run out, replace the toner cartridge following the procedure below. y Before inserting a new toner cartridge, check the product name of the cartridge. If you can see “T-1810”, this cartridge is usable. y Dispose of used toner cartridges in accordance with local regulations. y Do not touch the parts on the circuit board mounted on the toner cartridge because they may be damaged. Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 Pull out the toner cartridge. Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges. Dispose of used toner cartridges in accordance with local regulations. 4 Shake the new toner cartridge strongly with the label surface down to loosen the toner inside. 10 5 86 Remove the protective sheet from the end of the cartridge.
6 Pull out the seal in the direction of the arrow. 7 Insert the toner cartridge along the rail. y Before inserting the toner cartridge, check if the green lever is raised and raise it if not. y Insert the toner cartridge until you hear a click sound. 8 Clean the charger. Hold the cleaning knob of the charger and pull it out toward you carefully until it comes to a stop. Then reinsert it in its original position carefully. Repeat this procedure two or three times.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 88 Open the side cover. 10 Pull the transfer unit toward you carefully to lay it down while holding up the green lever. 11 Remove the transfer charger cleaner from the front pocket of the transfer unit.
12 Wipe the transfer charger wire with the transfer charger cleaner. 13 Return the transfer charger cleaner into the cleaner pocket, and then close the transfer unit. 14 Close the side cover. 15 Close the front cover. (1) Insert the transfer charger cleaner into the front end of the transfer charger. (2) Push the cleaner onto the front wall, and then check if the cleaner pad has contacted with the transfer charger wire.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling Service Technician When you encounter trouble using this equipment, check the items listed below. General operation Phenomenon The equipment does not operate at all. The button does not respond to my operation. One or more of the message lamps is lit or blinking. “– – –” appears on the LED display. 90 Usual cause The power of the equipment is not turned ON. The power cable is not plugged in securely. It has been a short time since the power was turned ON.
Phenomenon Usual cause Even when the equipment is connected with a PC by a USB cable, the equipment is not recognized. This cable is not certified according to the USB2.0 HiSpeed. The equipment is connected with a PC via a USB hub. Countermeasure Printing, scanning or device setup cannot be performed from a PC connected with a USB cable. The operation on the left is performed in the super sleep mode. Use a USB2.0 Hi-Speed certified cable.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Phenomenon Copy paper jams. Usual cause Countermeasure Copy paper not acceptable for the equipment is being used. The size of the copy paper in the drawer or on the bypass tray is not registered properly in the equipment. Check if the copy paper is acceptable for the equipment. P.31 “Paper types not acceptable” Register the size of the placed copy paper properly. P.36 “Preparation 3 - Registering Size of Paper Placed” P.
Phenomenon Usual cause Countermeasure The copy paper is damp. Lower the Platen Cover (optional) or the Automatic Document Feeder (optional) fully so that the original will contact with the original glass. Replace with dry copy paper. The density level of the copy image is uneven in a horizontal direction. The transfer charger wire is dirty. Clean the transfer charger wire. P.98 “Cleaning transfer charger” The copy image is partially missing.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 6. This chapter describes how to clean this equipment to ensure you get the best possible copy performance. Daily Inspection ......................................................................................................96 Cleaning charger...............................................................................................................................97 Cleaning transfer charger.................................................................................
6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Daily Inspection We recommend a weekly cleaning of the following items to assure you the best scanning performance: y Be sure not to scratch the parts to be cleaned. y Do not use solvent such as thinner or benzene to clean machinery. This could cause deformation or tarnishing. y When using chemical cleaning pads, observe the precautions pertaining to the product. 2 3 4 1 1.
Cleaning charger If the inside of the charger is dirty, staining may appear on the copied image. Clean the charger following the procedure below. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Clean the charger. Hold the cleaning knob of the charger and pull it out toward you carefully until it comes to a stop. Then reinsert it in its original position carefully. Repeat this procedure two or three times. Check if the cleaning knob is fully inserted after cleaning. 3 Close the front cover.
6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Cleaning transfer charger When the transfer charger wire is dirty, white steaks or unevenness of the density may appear on copied images, or the density of the whole image may be lowered. Clean the transfer charger wire following the procedure below. Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the side cover. This could injure you. 98 1 Open the side cover.
4 Wipe the transfer charger wire with the transfer charger cleaner. 5 Return the transfer charger cleaner into the cleaner pocket, and then close the transfer unit. 6 Close the side cover. (1) Insert the transfer charger cleaner into the front end of the transfer charger. (2) Push the cleaner onto the front wall, and then check if the cleaner pad has contacted with the transfer charger wire. (3) Clean the wire from its front end to the other end in two reciprocating motions.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 7. e-STUDIO181 Specifications................................................................................102 Continuous copying speed..............................................................................................................103 Packing list ......................................................................................................................................103 Specifications of Options.......................................................
7 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS e-STUDIO181 Specifications Model name Type Original glass Printing (copying) system Developing system Fusing method Photosensor type Original scanning system Original scanning sensor Scanning light source Resolution Scanning Writing Acceptable originals Acceptable original size Acceptable copy Drawer paper size Bypass Acceptable copy paper weight Drawer Bypass Warm-up time First copy time (LT portrait) Continuous copy speed Multiple copying Excluded image Copy width Printer
Continuous copying speed sheets/min. Paper size LT, A4, B5 Continuous copying speed Feeder Drawer of the equipment 18 Drawer of the Paper Feed Unit (optional) 16 Bypass tray 16 LT-R, A4-R, B5-R Drawer 15.5 Bypass tray 15.5 ST-R, A5-R Drawer – *1 Bypass tray 16 LG, COMP, 13"LG, B4, FOLIO LD, A3 Drawer 13 Bypass tray 13 Drawer 11 Bypass tray 11 *1 ST-R and A5-R can be placed only on the bypass tray.
7 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications of Options Automatic Document Feeder Model name MR-2020 Copy sides 1-side Number of originals (LT) 100 originals (13.3 - 20 lb. Bond) or 0.63" or less in height (more than 20 lb. Bond) Feeding speed 1.79" - 7.17" Acceptable originals LD, LG, LT, LT-R, ST-R, COMP, A3, A4, A4-R, A5-R, B4, B5, B5-R, FOLIO (ST and A5 size are not acceptable.) Paper weight 13.3 - 33.8 lb. Power source Power supplied from the equipment Dimensions 22.6" (W) x 20.
INDEX A G Acceptable originals .................................... 40 Access code ............................................... 27 AC-IN terminal ............................................ 21 AMS .......................................................... 56 APS ........................................................... 53 APS/AMS selecting button/lamps ..... 26, 54, 57 Automatic copy density mode ....................... 66 Automatic Document Feeder ..................
Placing originals ...................................40, 44 Placing paper in drawers ............................. 32 Platen Cover .............................................. 20 Platen sheet ............................................... 22 Power switch ........................................21, 27 Precautions for Automatic Document Feeder .............................................................. 43 R Receiving tray ............................................. 22 Recommended paper ..............
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS Operator's Manual for Copying Functions 2-17-2, HIGASHIGOTANDA, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, 141-8664, JAPAN 2009 - 2011 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All rights reserved 6LH94730000 LT R090620H8501-TTEC Ver02 2011-02
