This guide describes total operation features and specifications.

Applicable Printer models

9150/9150R/9110/9110R
7150/7150R/7110/7110R
3150/3150R/3110/3110R
2150
052-36061-800
Options and functions vary depending on the model.

ComColor ComColor
ComColor ComColor ComColor
9150/9150R/ 9110/9110R/
3150/3150R 3110/3110R 2150
7150/7150R 7110/7110R
Maximum Print
Area (12 3/8” × 21 9/16”) (12 3/8” × 21 9/16”) (8 1/4” × 21 7/16”) (8 1/4” × 21 7/16”) (12 3/8” × 21 9/16”)
Standard: Standard: Standard: Standard: Standard:
Printable Area 3 mm (1/8”) 3 mm (1/8”) 5 mm (3/16”) 5 mm (3/16”) 3 mm (1/8”)
(Margin) Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
1 mm (0.04”) 1 mm (0.04”) 3 mm (1/8”) 3 mm (1/8”) 1 mm (0.04”)
Connectivity of a
Multifunction
Finisher (optional)
(Booklet, ✓ ✓ ✓ *1 ✓*1 ✓
Staple/Punch,
Paper folding
functions, etc)
FeedTray (Mixed
size original, Slip ✓ N/A*2 ✓ N/A*2 ✓
sheet, Add cover)
Connectivity of the
External Controller
ComColorExpress ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A
IS1000C / IS950C
(optional)
Connectivity of the
Perfect Binder ✓ ✓ N/A N/A N/A
(optional)
Connectivity of the
Wrapping Envelope ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A
Finisher (optional)

✓: available
N/A: not available

*12 The
When ComColor 3150/3150R/3110/3110R is connected, some restrictions are placed on the staple, punch and booklet functions.
* [Mixed size original] function in scanner mode is available only for reading.
For ComColor 3150/3150R/3110/3110R
Regular size paper whose width exceeds 216 mm (8 1/2”) is not displayed on the printer driver screen and the operation panel.

CAUTION
After reading this guide, keep it in handy for future reference.
The "Safety Precautions" are provided in the supplemental
Safety Information. Be sure to read through them prior to use.

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About This Guide

Preface

Thank you for using the ComColor Series product.

This ComColor Series is an inkjet printer that is network-compatible and performs high-speed, color printing.
You can use the various functions of this printer to print data and monitor printer operations from a computer.
And with the optional scanner, you can copy originals, save and use scanned data, and use various functions.

The following five guides are supplied with this machine.

● Basic Guide
This guide describes the basic printer, copy, and scanner operations and how to replace consumables.
Please start by reading this guide.

● User's Guide (this guide)

This guide describes handling precautions, specifications, operations and settings of each function.
Please read this guide when you want to know details about this machine.

● Administrator's Guide
This guide describes the machine settings and options (IC card reader, scanner, etc.) to be performed by the
administrator.

● Troubleshooting Guide
This guide describes the action to take when a paper jam or other problem occurs.

● Safety Information
This guide describes safety precautions and specifications.

About This Guide

(1) No part of this guide may be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of RISO KAGAKU
CORPORATION.
(2) The contents of this manual may undergo changes without prior notice to reflect improvements in the product.
(3) RISO shall not be liable for any consequence of using this guide or the machine.

Trademark Credits
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
ColorSet is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and may be registered
in certain jurisdictions.
FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Mifare is a registered trademark of Royal Philips Electronics.
ComColor and FORCEJET are trademarks of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION.
is a registered trademark of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION in Japan and other countries.
All other product names and company names written in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

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 Symbols, Notations, and Screenshots Used in This Guide

■ Symbols Used in This Guide

Indicates cautions that should be noted for safe use of this machine.

Indicates important items that should be noted or are prohibited.

Indicates useful information or additional information.

■ Names of Keys and Buttons

The names of hard keys on the operation panel and buttons on the touch panel screen or computer window are
indicated with square brackets [ ].
Operation Panel Touch Panel Screen Computer Window

Example: Press the [STOP] key.

Example: Press [ADF scan & pause]. Example: Select the [Mixed size]
check box.

■ Names of Optional Equipment

The following are the names of the optional equipment used in this guide. An individual name is used for each item of
equipment when describing its unique features.

Name Used in This Guide Optional Equipment

Standard tray High capacity feeder
Stacking tray* Wide stacking tray
Auto-control stacking tray
High capacity stacker

* Optional stacking tray connected to the right side of the machine

■ Illustrations Used in This Guide

The screenshots and illustrations contained in this guide may vary depending on the model of the machine, or the
usage environment, including the connected optional equipment.

Because ComColor 2150 uses black ink and red ink, the following screen displays may vary.
● Color modes on the printer driver screen and the copy mode screen
● Remaining ink indicators on each mode screen
● The general screen
● The meter display screen
Similarly on the RISO Console screen, the displays related to the inks may vary.

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Contents

About This Guide ..................................................................................... 1

Symbols, Notations, and Screenshots Used in This Guide .............................................. 2
Part Names and Functions ...................................................................... 7
Main Unit and Optional Scanner ........................................................................ 7
Face Down Offset Stapler (optional) .................................................................. 9
High Capacity Feeder (optional) ...................................................................... 10
Stacking Tray (optional) ................................................................................... 11
High Capacity Stacker (optional) ...................................................................... 12
Multifunction Finisher (optional) ....................................................................... 13
Operation Panel ............................................................................................... 14
Touch Panel ..................................................................................................... 15
Touch Panel Operations ........................................................................ 17
Using the Touch Panel ..................................................................................... 17
Logging In ........................................................................................................ 17
Entering Text .................................................................................................... 19
List of Settings for Each Mode ............................................................. 20
Print Preparations .................................................................................. 26
Turning the Power On/Off ................................................................................ 26
Loading Paper .................................................................................................. 27
Preparing the Stacking Tray (optional) ............................................................. 33
Setting the Corrugators to the High Capacity Stacker ..................................... 34
Removing Printouts from the High Capacity Stacker ....................................... 35
Placing the Stacking Tray in the Carriage ........................................................ 37

Chapter 1 Printer Driver ................................................................................................1-1

Overview of Print Operations ..............................................................1-2
Printer Driver Screen ....................................................................................... 1-2
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 1-3
List of Settings ................................................................................................. 1-5
Basic Settings .......................................................................................1-7
[Basic] Tab ...................................................................................................... 1-7
[Layout] Tab .................................................................................................. 1-12
[Image] Tab ................................................................................................... 1-15
[Finishing] Tab ............................................................................................... 1-19
[Advanced] Tab ............................................................................................. 1-27
[About] Tab .................................................................................................... 1-32

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 Environment Settings .........................................................................1-33
[Environment] Tab ......................................................................................... 1-33

Chapter 2 Copy ..............................................................................................................2-1

Overview of Copy Operations ..............................................................2-2
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 2-2
List of Settings ................................................................................................. 2-7
Basic Settings .......................................................................................2-9
Color mode ...................................................................................................... 2-9
Reproduction size ......................................................................................... 2-10
Feed tray ....................................................................................................... 2-10
Original .......................................................................................................... 2-13
Scanning level ............................................................................................... 2-14
Duplex/Simplex ............................................................................................. 2-14
Direct Access/Selections entry .........................................................2-16
Direct Access entry ....................................................................................... 2-17
Selections entry ............................................................................................. 2-17
Copying Functions .............................................................................2-18
Save as default ............................................................................................. 2-18
Check setting ................................................................................................ 2-18
Save/Call setting ........................................................................................... 2-19
Select layout .................................................................................................. 2-22
Copy and pause ............................................................................................ 2-23
Additional copies ........................................................................................... 2-24
Save to folder ................................................................................................ 2-24
Save to archive ............................................................................................. 2-25
ADF scan & pause ........................................................................................ 2-26
Scanning size ................................................................................................ 2-27
Mixed size original ......................................................................................... 2-28
Book shadow erase ....................................................................................... 2-28
Multi-up ......................................................................................................... 2-29
Stamp Page/Date .......................................................................................... 2-31
Image quality ................................................................................................. 2-35
Gamma control .............................................................................................. 2-35
Image control ................................................................................................ 2-36
Base color level ............................................................................................. 2-36
Print density .................................................................................................. 2-37
Program ........................................................................................................ 2-37
Add cover ...................................................................................................... 2-42
Collate/slip sheet ........................................................................................... 2-43
Auto-Rotate ................................................................................................... 2-44
Staple/Punch ................................................................................................. 2-45
Paper folding ................................................................................................. 2-47
Booklet .......................................................................................................... 2-48

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 Output tray .................................................................................................... 2-50
Paper guide control ....................................................................................... 2-51
Jump wing control ......................................................................................... 2-52
Head cleaning ............................................................................................... 2-52
Front door release ......................................................................................... 2-53
View balance ................................................................................................. 2-53
Overlay .......................................................................................................... 2-53
Interrupt copy ................................................................................................ 2-55

Chapter 3 Scanner.........................................................................................................3-1
Overview of Scan Operations ..............................................................3-2
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 3-2
List of Settings ................................................................................................. 3-8
Basic Settings .......................................................................................3-9
File format ....................................................................................................... 3-9
Reproduction size ......................................................................................... 3-10
Scanning size ................................................................................................ 3-10
Color mode .................................................................................................... 3-10
Scanning level ............................................................................................... 3-11
Duplex/Simplex ............................................................................................. 3-11
Scanning Functions ............................................................................3-12
Save as default ............................................................................................. 3-12
Check setting ................................................................................................ 3-12
Save/Call setting ........................................................................................... 3-12
Original .......................................................................................................... 3-12
Book shadow erase ....................................................................................... 3-13
Image size ..................................................................................................... 3-13
Mixed size original ......................................................................................... 3-13
Gamma control .............................................................................................. 3-14
Image control ................................................................................................ 3-14
Base color level ............................................................................................. 3-14
PIN code ....................................................................................................... 3-14
Front door release ......................................................................................... 3-15

Chapter 4 Printer ...........................................................................................................4-1

Overview of Printer Mode Operations .................................................4-2
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 4-2
List of Settings ................................................................................................. 4-5
Managing Jobs ......................................................................................4-6
[Active] Screen ................................................................................................ 4-6
[Waiting] Screen .............................................................................................. 4-7
[Finished] Screen ............................................................................................ 4-8
[Folder] Screen ................................................................................................ 4-9
Changing Finished Job and Folder Job Settings .......................................... 4-12

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 Printing a Job Held by an External System ................................................... 4-14
Printer Function Settings ...................................................................4-15
Online ............................................................................................................ 4-15
Feed tray ....................................................................................................... 4-15
Head cleaning ............................................................................................... 4-16
Paper guide control ....................................................................................... 4-16
Jump wing control ......................................................................................... 4-16
Front door release ......................................................................................... 4-16

Chapter 5 RISO Console ...............................................................................................5-1

Overview of the RISO Console ............................................................5-2
Starting the RISO Console .............................................................................. 5-3
[Monitoring] Menu .................................................................................5-4
[General] Screen ............................................................................................. 5-4
[System] Screen .............................................................................................. 5-5
[User] Screen .................................................................................................. 5-5
[License Info.] Screen ..................................................................................... 5-6
[Meter display] Menu ............................................................................5-7
[Details] Screen ............................................................................................... 5-7
[Limit] Screen .................................................................................................. 5-7
[Report] Screen ............................................................................................... 5-8
[Printer] Menu ........................................................................................5-9
[Active] Screen .............................................................................................. 5-10
[Waiting] Screen ............................................................................................ 5-10
[Finished] Screen .......................................................................................... 5-11
[Folder] Screen .............................................................................................. 5-11
[Functions] Screen ........................................................................................ 5-12
[Scanner] Menu ...................................................................................5-13

Chapter 6 Appendix.......................................................................................................6-1
Specifications ........................................................................................6-2
Consumables ......................................................................................6-15
Ink Cartridges ................................................................................................ 6-15
Features of the Multifunction Finisher ..............................................6-16
Staple Function and Orientation of the Paper ..................................6-17
Index .....................................................................................................6-18

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Part Names and Functions

Main Unit and Optional Scanner

<The ComColor 9150 is shown in this illustration.>

a Face Down Tray d Standard Tray

The printouts are output face-down. Load special paper (thick paper, envelopes, etc.) here.
b Operation Panel Plain paper can also be loaded in the standard tray.
Use to perform operations or settings. e Paper Feed Pressure Adjustment Lever
c Front Cover Use to adjust the paper feed pressure to suit the paper
Open when paper is jammed or when replacing an ink type in the standard tray.
cartridge. f Standard Tray Paper Guide
Use to prevent paper in the standard tray from becoming
Normally (when there are no problems such as misaligned.
paper jams), this cannot be opened. When you g Paper Feed Guide Lever
want to open it, turn the [Front door release] to Use to slide or fix the standard tray paper guide. Levers
ON. are located on both sides of the standard tray paper
guide, in two positions.

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 h Main Power Switch o Scanner Lamp (green/red)
Use to turn the main power ON and OFF. Usually the power Lights up in green when the scanner is ready to be used.
is left ON. Flashes in green when starting up or while reading, and
flashes in red when an error occurs.
When the high capacity feeder is connected, use p Platen Glass
its main power switch. For details, see "High Set the original face down and aligned with the position
Capacity Feeder (optional)" (p. 10). of the arrow in the top left.
i Scanner Socket q Original Cover
Use to connect the scanner power cord. Pull down to cover the original when reading it on the
j Main Unit Socket platen glass.
Use to connect the main unit power cord. r Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
k Standard Tray Descent Button Up to about 100 originals can be automatically fed.
Use to move the standard tray up or down when s ADF Original Unit Lever
replacing or adding paper to it. Pull this lever up to open the original unit cover when
l Feed Tray originals are jammed.
Set the paper to be used for printing here. Special paper t ADF Original Guide
such as thick paper cannot be set. Slide to fit the width of the original.
m USB Port u ADF Original Output Tray
Use to connect a USB flash drive to save scanner data or Documents that are read from the ADF are output here.
to output print jobs saved in a USB flash drive. v Scanner Power Switch
Use to turn the scanner power ON and OFF. Usually the
Use USB flash drive compatible with Mass power is left ON.
Storage Class and USB 1.1 or 2.0 specifications.

n Scanner (Optional)
Use to copy or scan documents that are read from the
platen glass or the ADF.

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 Part Names and Functions

Face Down Offset Stapler (optional)

If the optional face down offset stapler is connected, you can staple printed sheets, or perform the offset
output by print unit.

a Stacking tray c Jam Release Cover

Printouts are output face down. If paper jamming occurs during paper transfer from the
printer to the face down offset stapler, open this cover
The output tray slides. For normal output, align X and remove the jammed sheet.
and W indicated by b to use the tray. d Staple Cartridge
Pull out the staple cartridge to replace a staple, or if a
Tray setting position Paper type and output
staple is jammed.
conditions
e Staple Cover
XW Normal (other than the Open this cover if a staple is jammed, or to replace the
Align X and W. following)
staple cartridge.
X For thin paper smaller f Face Down Offset Stapler Socket
W
than B5 without staple
Slide the tray and place Connect the face down offset stapler power cord.
W to b.

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 High Capacity Feeder (optional)

If the optional high capacity feeder is connected, you can load approximately 4,000 sheets (plain paper,
recycled paper).

a Paper Feed Pressure Adjustment Lever h Envelope Guide Angle Adjustment Lever
Use to set the paper feed pressure to either "Standard" or Use to adjust the inclination angle of the envelope guide.
"Card" to suit the paper type in the high capacity feeder. Adjust the angle of the envelope guide to any of the four
b Standard Tray Descent Button levels.
Use to move the high capacity feeder up or down when i Envelope Guide Paper Feed Pressure
replacing or adding paper. Adjustment Lever
c Paper Feed Guide Lever Use to adjust the feed pressure to suit the quality of
Use to slide or fix the standard tray paper guide. Levers envelope you are using.
are located on both sides of the standard tray paper j Standard Tray Padding Cover
guide, in two positions. Remove the cover when you load sheets smaller than A4
d Front Cover (LTR) or larger than A3 (LDR), or C5/DL-R envelopes.
Open this cover when you turn the main power switch to k High Capacity Feeder Socket
ON/OFF or when paper jamming occurs. Use to connect the high capacity feeder power cord. The
e Main Power Switch socket is located to the right of the back of the standard
Use to turn the main power ON and OFF when the high tray.
capacity feeder is connected. Usually the power is left
ON. If the high capacity feeder is connected, you
f Standard Tray Paper Guide cannot use the standard tray.
Use to prevent paper in the high capacity feeder from l Machine Socket
becoming misaligned. Use to connect the machine power cord.
g Envelope Guide m Paper Transfer Cover
Use to print an envelope. Adjust the inclination angle to If paper jamming occurs, open this cover and remove the
suit the type of envelope you are using. jammed sheets.

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 Part Names and Functions

Stacking Tray (optional)

The auto-control stacking tray and wide stacking tray are available as optional stacking trays.
• With the auto-control stacking tray, the paper guides adjust automatically to fit the paper size.
• With the wide stacking tray, move the paper guides (sides and end) to match the size of the paper for printing.

<The auto-control stacking tray is shown in this a Paper Arranger

illustration.> Set to suit the paper type so that the output paper is
neatly aligned.
b Paper Guides Open Button
Use to spread the paper guides apart. Operation varies
depending on whether paper is present or not.
• When the machine is idle and there is no paper in the
stacking tray, the guides open to the loading position.
• When the machine is idle and there is paper in the
stacking tray, the paper guides spread apart, making it
easy to remove the paper. The paper guides that
spread apart when the button is pressed vary
depending on the "Admin. Settings".

This button is found only on the auto-control

stacking tray.

c Paper Guide (end)

d Paper Guide (side)
Use to prevent output paper in the stacking tray from
becoming misaligned.

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 High Capacity Stacker (optional)

If the optional high capacity stacker is connected, you can stack approximately 4,000 sheets (plain paper,
recycled paper). You can retrieve the output printouts with the carriage.

a Stacking Tray Descent Button e Carriage

Press to remove printouts from the stacking tray. If you Set inside the high capacity stacker. Connect the
press the stacking tray descent button, the stacking tray stacking tray to the carriage to move high-volume
lowers to the bottom (the position of the carriage). The printouts.
stacking tray stops when you press the stacking tray f Stacking Tray
descent button during lowering. If you press the button Printouts are output here.
again, the stacking tray continues lowering. The stacking g Left Cover
tray does not operate during printing even if you press If paper jamming occurs during paper transfer, open this
the stacking tray descent button. Press with the right and cover and remove the jammed paper.
left covers closed. h High Capacity Stacker Socket
b Right Cover Use to connect the high capacity stacker power cord. The
Open this cover to remove printouts, to set a carriage, or socket is located to the bottom of the back of the left
to remove a jammed paper. cover.
c Paper Guide
Use to prevent output printouts from becoming ● Do not open the cover during printing. You
misaligned. cannot print with the cover open.
d Corrugator ● The type of carriage you can use is the
Set to feed paper smoothly according to the paper type genuine carriage for the high capacity stacker.
and align printouts to stack neatly.

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 Part Names and Functions

Multifunction Finisher (optional)

If you connect the optional multifunction finisher, you can staple or punch the printed paper or create a
booklet.

a Top Tray e Right Cover

The printouts are output here when punching is Open to replace the staple cartridge or if paper is
performed. jammed.
b Stacking Tray f Left Cover
The printouts are output here when the staple or offset Open to remove the jammed paper from the paper feed
output function is used. path between the printer and the finisher.
c Eject Button g Multifunction Finisher Socket
Use this button to move the printouts in the booklet tray Use to connect the multifunction finisher power code.
to the position where you can easily retrieve them. The socket is located on the back of the finisher.
d Booklet Tray
Booklets and 2-fold printouts are output here.

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 Operation Panel

Various operations and settings can be performed using the operation panel.
You can also identify the machine status or errors such as paper jamming from the lamp colors and whether
the lamps light up or flash.

a Power Schedule Lamp m Data Receive Lamp

Lights up when you set the "Power schedule". Flashes when data is being received.
b Main Power Lamp n Numeric Keys
Lights up when the main power is "ON". Press to enter numbers.
c Wake Up Key If you press the key, the copy/scanner mode
Lights up when the machine is in the backlight OFF or sleep setting registration screen appears.
status. Then, press to make the machine ready for operation. o Touch Panel
Press to enter the power saving mode manually after a Use to perform operations or settings.
job is finished. This panel also displays information such as error
d Sub Power Key messages and confirmation messages (p. 15 "Touch
Use to turn the power ON and OFF. Lights up when the Panel").
power is ON. To switch to OFF, press and hold. p Counter Key
e Interrupt Lamp Press to switch into the meter display screen. The print
Lights up during copy interrupt. and copy sheet limits as well as the number of used and
f RESET Key remaining sheets are displayed. You can print out
Press to return the settings to their default values. displayed information and save it in a USB flash drive.
g Interrupt Key For details on the meter display screen, see "[Meter
Press to temporarily stop the job that is in progress and display] Menu"(p. 5-7) in "How to Use Useful Functions".
execute a different job. q Function Keys
h STOP Key Use as shortcut keys for moving to the mode by
Press to stop the job that is in progress. registering modes or functions. They are registered in the
i START Key "Admin. Settings".
Press to start an operation. r MODE Key
j Start Lamp Press to switch to the mode screen.
Lights up when the START key is ready to be used.
k Error Lamp
Flashes when an error occurs.
l Clear Key
Press to clear letters or numbers that have been entered.

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 Part Names and Functions

e Mode Buttons
Touch Panel Press these buttons to access screens for each mode.
Lock icons in the upper left corner of a button indicate
that you must log in to access that mode.

● Mode Screen
● The mode buttons are not displayed unless the
optional equipment has been connected.
● Buttons for modes that the current user is not
authorized to use are grayed out.
f [Status]
Press this button to check General, System, or User
information.
g [Front door release]
The front cover of the machine is normally locked (except
if a problem has occurred). To open the front cover, press
this button.

This is a screen to select the mode you want to ● Mode Screens

use. Press a mode button to access that mode. On
Pressing a mode button on the mode screen will
this screen, you can see the remaining amount of
switch to that mode screen.
ink and machine status.
You can access this screen anytime when pressing
the MODE key on the operation panel. ■ Printer Mode Screen
The buttons displayed vary depending on your Manage or check print jobs (jobs stored in shared or
model, the optional equipment connected and personal folders on the machine, or jobs sent from a
settings details. computer).

a [Login]
Press this button to log in.

While you are logged in, this button is labeled

[Logout], and the name of the current user is
displayed next to the button.

b Printer Status Button

This button indicates the current machine status: Idle,
Printing, Error, or Offline.
Press the button to switch to the printer mode screen.
c FORCEJETTM Link Icon
This icon indicates whether all parts required for printing
are working correctly. The icon is grayed out if accurate
color management is not possible.
d Remaining Ink Indicator
These icons indicate how much of each ink color is left.
The icons flash when less than 10% of the capacity is
left. Prepare a new ink cartridge of the color that flashes.

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 ■ Copy Mode Screen (Optional) ● System Screen
Enables you to check the model of the machine, MAC
Control copying on this screen.
and IP addresses and other information.

■ Scanner Mode Screen (Optional)

● User Screen
Control scanning on this screen. Enables you to check the logged in user name and
group. This screen is displayed only when a user is
logged in.

■ Status Screen
● General Screen
Enables you to check the status of the consumables, ● License Info. Screen
such as paper or ink. Enables you to view information about the license of
the system in the machine.

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Touch Panel Operations

You can operate the machine by using the touch panel and keys on the operation panel. To use a button on
the touch panel, touch it with your finger. That action is referred to as "press" in step-by-step instructions in
this guide.

■ Confirming or Canceling Settings

Using the Touch Panel
When [OK] is displayed on a screen, you must
press [OK] to save the settings. If you do not press
■ Buttons [OK], the settings may be discarded.
To cancel the settings you have completed, press
To select a button on the touch panel, press the [Cancel].
button.
"■" displayed in the lower right corner of a button
indicates that pressing the button will display another
screen to complete the settings.

If "■" is not displayed, the button activates or deactivates

the function each time it is pressed. Active functions are
displayed in orange.

When deactivated When activated Logging In

Lock icons in the upper left corner of mode buttons

indicate that you must log in to access those
Buttons that are not available under the current modes.
conditions are grayed out. You can use these
buttons when the required conditions are met.

Lock icon

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 ● How to Log In 3 Enter the password and press [OK].

● When using an optional IC card reader, you

can log in by holding the IC card over the card
reader.
● When using external system link, you must
select the billing account when you log in to the
copy mode. Specify the account on the [Billing
account] screen.
● When using multiple external servers (LDAP
servers) to perform authentication, you can The screen for the mode you have logged in is
specify the login domain. displayed.
To specify the domain when you log in, ask
your administrator.
After finishing operations, be sure to press [Logout].

1 Press [Login]. Ask your administrator if you cannot find your

name, or if you have forgotten the password.

● Changing Login Passwords

1 Once you are logged in, press

[Status] on the mode screen.

2 On the [Login] screen, select your

name.
To find your name, press [S] or [T] at right to
scroll through names, or press the index buttons
on the bottom of the screen to display their
corresponding names.

2 On the [User] screen, press

[Password change].

After you select your name, the [Password input]

screen is displayed.

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 Touch Panel Operations

3 Enter the new password and press 2 Press each character you want to
[Next]. enter.
To move the cursor, press [ ] or [ ]. To erase
the character to the left of the cursor, press
[Clear].

4 On the [Password change (input

again)] screen, enter the new
password again and press [OK].
The maximum number of characters to be entered
is displayed above the text input field.

3 Press [OK] when input is

Entering Text complete.

When entering user names or passwords, enter the To cancel information you have entered, press
required information on the text input screen. [Cancel].

1 Select the type of text to enter.

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● Printer Driver

Setting Description See

[Basic] tab
Color mode Select color or monochrome printing. p. 1-7
Duplex print Specify simplex or duplex printing. p. 1-7
Original size Specify the paper size and orientation of the original. p. 1-8
Mixed size*1 *2 Specify this when the original has multiple sizes. p. 1-8
Zoom Specify enlargement or reduction of original images before printing, if needed. p. 1-9
Paper size Specify the size of paper for printing. p. 1-9
Input tray*1 Specify the tray where paper for printing is loaded. p. 1-10
Paper type Specify the type of printing paper. p. 1-10
Output Select the output method ([Print], [Save to folder], [Save to USB flash p. 1-10
drive] or [Save as a file]) for original data sent from a computer.
Destination When [Output] has been set to [Print & Save to folder] or [Save to folder], p. 1-10
this field indicates the directory.
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-11
[Layout] tab
Imposition Specify the type of imposition. p. 1-13
Rotate Specify this when rotating the original. p. 1-14
Image position Specify this when adjusting the print position. p. 1-14
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-14
[Image] tab
Original image*3 Specify whether to emphasize the image quality of photos or text in originals. p. 1-15
Line smoothing Select this to smooth the outline of text or illustrations. p. 1-15
Envelope image Specify the image processing of envelope printing. p. 1-15
enhancement
Gamma control Adjust the lightness, chroma, contrast, and RGB gamma value. p. 1-16
Screening Specify the method of halftone processing. p. 1-16
Image quality Specify the print resolution. p. 1-17
Print density Specify the print density. p. 1-17
Barcode area Specify this to print a barcode. p. 1-17
definition
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-19
[Finishing] tab
Collate Specify the collating option. p. 1-19
Slip sheet* 1
Specify the timing for slip sheet insertion between printouts. p. 1-20
Offset output Specify the timing to offset output. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-20
finisher, face down offset stapler, or high capacity stacker)

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Setting Description See

1
Add cover* Specify this to add front and/or back cover. p. 1-21
Booklet binding Specify the type of booklet printing. (When using the optional p. 1-21
multifunction finisher)
Binding side Specify the position for stapling and punching. (When using the optional p. 1-23
multifunction finisher)
Staple Select the stapling method. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-24
finisher or face down offset stapler)
Punch Select the punching method. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-25
finisher)
Paper folding Select this when folding paper in two. (When using the optional p. 1-26
multifunction finisher)
Output tray Specify the output tray. (When using the optional multifunction finisher or p. 1-26
stacking tray)
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-27
[Advanced] tab
Copies Enter the number of copies to print. p. 1-27
Print and pause To check the printing result, the machine stops after printing one set. p. 1-27
Program Specify this when distributing different numbers of copies to multiple p. 1-27
groups.
Blank Paper Cut Down Specify this to not print blank pages of the original. p. 1-28
Continuous output Select this to switch the output tray automatically when the tray is full. p. 1-29
(When using the optional multifunction finisher, auto-control stacking tray,
or high capacity stacker)
Watermark Specify the background watermark to be added to document pages. p. 1-29
Stamp Page/Date Stamp page number and date on the header or footer. p. 1-30
Job name Select this when setting a desired job name. p. 1-31
PIN code Assign a PIN code to a job to be printed or saved to a folder. p. 1-31
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-32

*1 This function is not available for ComColor 9110/9110R/7110/7110R/3110/3110R.

*2 This function is not available for ComColor 3150/3150R.
*3 This function is not available for ComColor 2150.

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 ● Copy Mode

Setting Description See

Color mode Select color or monochrome printing. p. 2-9
Reproduction size Use this to reduce or enlarge the copied image. p. 2-10
Feed tray Change the feed tray, paper type, and feed control p. 2-10
settings according to the paper to be copied.
Original Select the original type to perform the appropriate p. 2-13
[Basic] image processing and print the scanned data.
Scanning level Adjust the scanning density of originals. p. 2-14
Duplex/Simplex Specify the sides of the original to be read and the sides p. 2-14
of the paper to be printed on.
Direct Access entry*1 Up to 4 frequently used functions can be registered to p. 2-17
the direct access area.
Selections entry*1 Up to 16 frequently used functions can be registered to p. 2-17
[Selections]
the selections screen.
Save as default*1 Register the current settings as the default values. p. 2-18
Check setting Confirm the current settings and print the settings p. 2-18
information.
Save/Call setting Up to 10 frequently used settings can be registered. p. 2-19
Select layout Set various finishing settings by selecting an output p. 2-22
image.
Copy and pause To check the printing result when copying a large p. 2-23
number of copies, the machine stops after printing one
set.
Additional copies*1 Print one or more copies of previously copied original p. 2-24
data.
Save to folder*1 Save scanned originals as data to the machine. You can p. 2-24
retrieve the data and print it when needed.
Save to archive*4 Save scanned originals as data to an external controller. p. 2-25
You can retrieve the data and print it when needed. (When
using the optional ComColorExpress IS1000C/IS950C)
[Functions]
ADF scan & pause Copy all originals together, even when copying a large p. 2-26
quantity of originals that cannot be loaded at one time in
the ADF.
Scanning size Specify the scanning size of the original. p. 2-27
Mixed size original*2 *3 Specify this option when the original has multiple sizes. p. 2-28
Book shadow erase Remove shadows that appear in the center of copies p. 2-28
when an open book is copied.
Multi-up Specify Multi-up (Plural) (arranges continuous pages on p. 2-29
one sheet) and Multi-up (Single) (arranges multiple
copies of one page on one sheet) copying.
Stamp Page/Date Stamp the page number, date, etc. on the header or p. 2-31
footer.
Image quality Specify the resolution for scanning originals. p. 2-35
Gamma control Adjust the color balance (CMYK) of scanned data. p. 2-35
Image control Specify the image processing of the original. p. 2-36

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Setting Description See

Base color level Make the background color (base color) lighter so that p. 2-36
the text is easier to read.
Print density Specify the print density. p. 2-37
Program Specify this when the number of required copies varies p. 2-37
by group (such as corporate division or classes). You
can quickly print exactly the number of copies of the
number of sets you need.
Add cover*2 Specify this to add front and back covers to the front p. 2-42
and back of the printout.
Collate/slip sheet*2 Specify the type of collation and slip sheet. p. 2-43
Auto-Rotate Rotate the image 90 degrees automatically when the p. 2-44
orientation of the original and paper do not match.
Staple/Punch Specify the position for stapling and punching. (When p. 2-45
using the optional multifunction finisher or face down
offset stapler)
Paper folding Select this when folding paper in two. p. 2-47
[Functions] Booklet Specify the imposition and paper folding when creating p. 2-48
a booklet. (When using the optional multifunction
finisher)
Output tray Specify the output tray for the copies and continuous p. 2-50
output settings. (When using the optional multifunction
finisher or stacking tray)
Paper guide control Adjust the position of the paper guides of the auto- p. 2-51
control stacking tray or high capacity stacker.
(When using the optional auto-control stacking tray or
high capacity stacker)
Jump wing control Adjust the position of the jump wing. p. 2-52
(When using the optional stacking tray)
Head cleaning Clean the ink heads. p. 2-52
Front door release Release the front door lock. p. 2-53
1
View balance* Displays the balance of the logged in user. p. 2-53
1
Overlay* Use the overlay image saved in the folder when copying p. 2-53
the original.

*1 Depending on the "Admin. Settings", this button may not be displayed.

*2 This function is not available for ComColor 9110/9110R/7110/7110R/3110/3110R.
*3 This function is not available for ComColor 3150/3150R.
*4 This function is not available for ComColor 2150.

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 ● Scanner Mode

Setting Description See

File format Specify the file format, compression level and resolution p. 3-9
for saving the scanned data.
Reproduction size Enlarge or reduce the scanned data. p. 3-10

[Basic] Scanning size Specify the scanning size for originals to be scanned. p. 3-10
Color mode Specify the color mode of the data to be scanned. p. 3-10
Scanning level Adjust the scanning density for originals. p. 3-11
Duplex/Simplex Specify sides of the original to be scanned. p. 3-11
Save as default* Register the current settings as the default values. p. 3-12
Check setting Confirm and register the current settings and print the p. 3-12
settings information.
Save/Call setting Up to 10 frequently used settings can be registered. p. 3-12
Original Select the original type to perform the appropriate p. 3-12
image processing and save the scanned data.
Book shadow erase Remove shadows that appear in the center of copies p. 3-13
when an open book is copied.

[Functions] Image size Specify the page size for saving scanned data. p. 3-13
Mixed size original Specify this when the original has multiple sizes. p. 3-13
Gamma control Adjust the color balance (CMYK) of originals. p. 3-14
Image control Specify the image processing of the original. p. 3-14
Base color level Make the background color (base color) lighter so that p. 3-14
the text is easier to read.
PIN code Assign PIN codes when saving scanned jobs on the p. 3-14
internal hard disk.
Front door release Release the front door lock. p. 3-15

* Depending on the "Admin. Settings", this button may not be displayed.

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 List of Settings for Each Mode

● Printer Mode

Setting Description See

[Active] Delete, Print, Details Confirm details of, print, and delete active jobs. p. 4-6
[Waiting] Confirm details of, print, and delete waiting jobs. p. 4-7
[Finished] Confirm details of, print, and delete finished jobs. p. 4-8
Confirm details of, print, and copy folder jobs or print p. 4-9
[Folder]
jobs saved in a USB flash drive.
Online Set the machine online or offline. p. 4-15
Feed tray Specify the feed tray, paper size, feed control, and p. 4-15
double feed check settings for each feed tray.
Head cleaning Clean the ink heads. p. 4-16
Paper guide control Adjust the paper guide position of the auto-control p. 4-16
[Functions] stacking tray or high capacity stacker.
(When using the optional auto-control stacking tray or
high capacity stacker)
Jump wing control Adjust the position of the jump wing. (When using the p. 4-16
optional stacking tray)
Front door release Release the front door lock. p. 4-16

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Before printing, load the paper, set the stacking tray (optional) so the machine is ready for use.

● When using the feed tray, you do not need to set the standard tray.
● With the RISO console, you can check the status of the machine on your computer.
(p. 5-1 "RISO Console")

Turning the Power On/Off 3 Press the [Sub power] key on the
machine.
The machine has two power switches: [Main The key is lit when the power is on.
power] switch and [Sub power] key. The [Main
power] switch turns the printer unit on and off.
Press the [Sub power] key to operate the machine.
The button is lit when the power is turned on.

● When the optional scanner, multifunction

finisher or high capacity stacker is connected to
the machine, the power of the optional
equipment is turned on and off by the power of
the machine.
● If the optional high capacity feeder is
connected, the main power switch is located ● Turning the Power Off
behind the front cover of the high capacity
feeder.
1 Press and hold the [Sub power]
key.
The key turns off.
● Turning the Power On
2 Check that the [Sub power] key is
1 Make sure that the power plug is
off, then turn off the [Main power]
inserted into an electrical outlet.
switch.
The [Main power] lamp turns off.
2 Turn on the [Main power] switch.
● Wait until the [Main power] lamp turns off
before turning on the [Main power] switch
again.
● Turn off the [Main power] switch before
removing the power plug.

The [Main power] lamp turns on.

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■ Power-saving features ● In the Feed Trays

If you leave the machine unattended for some time, it
automatically goes to power saving mode according 1 Pull a tray out, toward the front.
to the "Admin. Settings".
The power saving mode has backlight off and sleep
states. In the "Admin. Settings", set the time the
machine enters each state and the power
consumption value.
When the power saving mode turns on, the touch
panel turns off, and the [Wake up] key turns on.
When you press the [Wake up] key, the power saving
mode is canceled, and the machine recovers.
The machine takes longer to recover from sleep state
than from backlight off state.

Cautions when setting [Power consumption (in 2 Push the right side of the locking
sleep)] to [Low]: lever (in back) to free. Holding the
● The RISO Console is not displayed in sleep front tab, spread the guides fully
state.
● If you print on a network where wake on LAN
apart.
does not work, the printer does not wake up
automatically. Set "MAC address" in the printer
driver's [Environment] tab. ("Configuring the
MAC Address" on p. 1-33)
* The function that turns on the machine's sub
power via LAN

Loading Paper

Load paper in the feed trays and the standard tray. 3 Move the stopper to make space.
Hold the stopper from both sides and move it out
We recommend loading the feed trays with types of the way.
of paper you will use most often.
Use the standard tray for the following types of
paper.
• Thick paper and other special paper
• Preprinted paper
• Postcards
• Envelopes
For details, see "Printing Paper" in the "Safety
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 4 Load the paper. Be sure to move the stopper against the edge of
the paper. The machine determines the size of the
When using paper with different characteristics on
paper based on the stopper position.
the front and back sides, load the printing side
face-down. Do not load too many sheets.
When loading the paper, be careful not to let its To set A3 paper and B4 paper, install the A3/B4
edge contact the paper guides to prevent it from paper guide properly for each type. If you pinch
being bent. both sides of the A3/B4 paper guide, you can slide
it out and place it in each paper size hole.

B4
A3

When
using B4

5 Move the guides against the edges

7 Push the tray back into the
of the paper, and push the lever to
machine.
lock.

8 On the operation panel, check the

tray settings.
When you have switched to a different type or size
of paper, update the feed tray settings (p. 2-10
"Feed tray").

● In the Standard Tray

6 Move the stopper against the edge 1 Open the standard tray until it
of the paper. stops.

When using A4

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2 Spread the guides. 4 Move the guides against the edges

Set the paper feed guide levers (in two positions of the paper, and push the lever to
on both sides) to unlock the guides and slide the lock.
guides.

3 Load the paper.

Load paper with the printing side face-up.
The machine detects the paper size at the
positions of the guides. Move the guides against
the edges of the paper, and push the lever to lock.

5 Set the paper feed pressure

adjustment lever.
Normally, keep this lever in the " (NORMAL)"
position unless you set it to " (CARD)" for
envelopes and similar paper.

● When printing on envelopes, it is

recommended you install an optional stacking
tray.
● Be sure to load an envelope with its flap open
and its bottom side entering the machine first.

YES
6 On the operation panel, check the
NO
tray settings.
When you have switched to a different type or size
of paper, update the feed tray settings (p. 2-10
"Feed tray").

The [Rotate] feature is convenient when printing

on envelopes from a computer.

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 ● Adding or Switching Paper in ● Closing the Standard Tray
the Standard Tray
Press the standard tray descent button when
1 Remove the loaded paper.
loading additional sheets or when switching paper. The standard tray starts lowering.
Note that the standard tray is automatically lowered
when all paper is removed.

1 Press the standard tray descent

button to lower the standard tray.
Hold the button down until the tray reaches the
desired position.

Make sure the machine is on.

2 Close the standard tray.

2 Load additional paper, or switch

the loaded paper.

Make sure the standard tray is all the way down

before closing it.

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● In the High Capacity Feeder ● To load envelopes, leave their flaps open and
load them so that they will be fed from the
bottom. Use the envelope guide angle
1 Spread the guides. adjustment lever to adjust the inclination angle
of the envelope guide. Adjust the feeding
Set the paper feed guide levers (in two positions
pressure according to the quality of envelopes
on both sides) to unlock the guides and slide the
you use. For adjustment, use the envelope
guides.
guide feeding pressure adjustment lever. Lift
the lever and slide it. Refer to the seals near
the lever, and perform a setting suitable to your
envelopes.

Level this
surface

The paper guide cannot slide when the standard

tray padding cover is attached, so remove the
cover in either of the following cases. Envelope Guide Paper Feed Envelope Guide Angle
Pressure Adjustment Lever Adjustment Lever
• Paper size: Smaller than A4 (LTR)/Larger
than A3 (LDR)
• Envelope size: C5/DL-R

2 Load the paper. Thick

Thin Envelope or
Envelopes
Load paper with the printing side face-up. Paper
Thin Envelopes
Thick Paper and
Paper Other Long Envelope
Than Envelope

3 Adjust the paper guides so that

they will be suitable for the paper
size.
Move the guides against the edges of the paper,
lock the paper guides lever to fix the guides in
place.

● If you load many sheets at a time, you cannot

adjust the paper guides. (Sheets are not in
neat order because they are bent or bumpy.)
Separate sheets into several loads. If you load
many sheets at a time, see "If you load many
sheets at a time" (p. 32).

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 ● Adding Paper in the High
4 Adjust the feeding pressure
Capacity Feeder
adjustment lever.
Set it to “Standard” for normal use, and set it to To add paper, use the standard tray descent button.
"Card" for thick paper, special paper, etc. The downward position of the standard tray varies
depending on how the standard tray descent button
is pressed. The tray lowers automatically if you
remove all paper from the standard tray.

1 Press the standard tray descent

button to lower the standard tray.
Press and hold the standard tray descent
button.
While you are pressing the button, the standard
tray lowers. Press the button until the tray lowers
to the position where you wish to lower the tray.
5 Check the tray settings on the Press, not hold, the standard tray descent
touch panel. button.
The standard tray lowers to a certain position.
Set [Feed tray] for paper size and type. After
changing the type of paper to load, be sure to
change the [Feed tray] setting.

■ If you load many sheets at a time

1 Spread the guides and load

approximately 500 sheets in the
standard tray.

2 Adjust the paper guides so that ● The position to which the standard tray lowers
when paper runs out or when you press the
they will be suitable for the paper standard tray descent button varies depending
size. on the "Admin. Settings". See "High Capacity
Feeder Setting" in the "Administrator's Guide"
Move the guides against the edges of the paper,
for details.
lock the paper guides lever to fix the guides in
place. ● When the standard tray is at the bottom, you
can load many sheets at a time, but to do so
you need to crouch down. If you want to load
3 Load the rest of sheets. paper standing up or if you rarely load many
sheets at a time, do not lower the standard tray
After loading all the sheets, perform the normal
to the bottom.
setting. Follow steps 4 and 5 in "In the High
Capacity Feeder". ● It is recommended to set the downward
position of the standard tray according to your
use. If you want to change the downward
position of the stacking tray, contact the
administrator.

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2 Add paper. 2 Lift the paper guides (side) to

stand them upright.

■ If you add many sheets

Press and hold the standard tray decent button to 3 Adjust the paper arranger.
lower the standard tray to the bottom, and you can
load more sheets. Normally, the paper arranger should be extended
when printing on paper that is B4 size or smaller.
The position to which the standard tray lowers How paper is stacked after printing varies
when paper runs out or when you press, not hold, depending on stiffness and other factors. Adjust
the standard tray descent button varies depending the arranger as needed.
on the "Admin. Settings". If you want to change
the downward position of the standard tray,
contact the administrator.

Preparing the Stacking Tray

(optional)

Set up the stacking tray as follows. Depending on

the size or type of paper for printing, also adjust the
paper arranger at this time. 4 Lift the paper guide (end) to stand
it upright.
● The auto-control stacking tray is shown in this
illustration.
● When using the wide stacking tray, manually
adjust the paper guides' (side and end)
positions to fit the paper size.

1 Open the stacking tray until it

stops.

● For auto-control stacking tray.

Fold all paper guides when printing on paper
larger than 320 × 432 mm (12 1/2" × 17").
● For the wide stacking tray.
Set the tray to a different position, when
printing on paper larger than A3 or Ledger.
See the instruction label on the machine.

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 ● Closing the Stacking Tray
4 Lower the paper guides (side)
inward, and then close the
1 After confirming that there are no
stacking tray.
printouts in the stacking tray,
press the paper guides open
button.
The paper guides (side and end) now move into
position for storage.

Setting the Corrugators to the

High Capacity Stacker

Feeding and paper alignment vary depending on

the paper size and type that you use; therefore,
2 Lower the paper guide (end) adjust the corrugators so that printouts will be
toward the stacking tray to fold it aligned.
up.
● Normally, you do not need to adjust the
corrugators when you print. Adjust the
corrugators for better feeding and printout
alignment.
● Paper alignment may not improve according to
the paper size, paper type, environment and
storage. For details, contact your dealer (or
authorized service representative).

■ When using A3/B4/B5-LEF paper or

thin paper

3 Fold up the paper arranger.

1 Lower the front corrugator while
pressing it toward the machine (to
the left).

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● If you remove printouts along

2 Lower the back corrugator while
with the carriage
pressing it toward the machine (to
the left).
1 Press the stacking tray descent
button.
■ When you perform normal printing If you output approximately 3,200 to 4,000 (full)
(with the corrugator upright) sheets, the stacking tray automatically lowers to
the bottom.

1 Lift the front corrugator while

pressing it toward the machine (to
the left).

● When you press the stacking tray descent

button, make sure that both of the right and left
covers of the high capacity stacker are closed.
The button does not operate when the covers
2 Lift the back corrugator while are open.
pressing it toward the machine (to ● When printing is completed, the stacking tray
automatically lowers to the position that you
the left).
have set in [High capacity stacker] of the
"Admin. Settings". To change the downward
position of the stacking tray, contact the
administrator.
Removing Printouts from the High ● If you press the stacking tray descent button
Capacity Stacker during printing by mistake, remove printouts. If
printouts are piled up, you cannot raise the
stacking tray.
Remove printouts from the high capacity stacker.
There are two ways of removal.
2 Open the right cover of the high
You can remove printouts when the stacking tray
capacity stacker.
is at a stop. The message appears indicating the
state of the stacking tray. Follow the message.

• If you remove printouts along with the

carriage
Remove printouts using the carriage for the high
capacity stacker.
• If you remove only printouts
You can remove printouts without pulling out the
carriage. You can remove printouts without
waiting for the standard tray to lower to the
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 ● If you remove only printouts
3 Pull out the carriage along with the
stacking tray on it.
1 Open the right cover of the high
capacity stacker.
Hold the handle, and pull out the carriage slowly.
Printouts may fall if you move the carriage too
quickly.

● You can specify the downward position of the

stacking tray in [High capacity stacker] of the
4 Remove printouts from the "Admin. Settings". To change the downward
position, contact the administrator.
carriage.
● At some downward positions of the stacking
tray specified in [High capacity stacker] of the
5 Return the carriage to the high "Admin. Settings", removal may be difficult
because printouts touches the paper guides. In
capacity stacker. that case, close the right cover, press the
stacking tray descent button to lower the
stacking tray, and remove printouts.
Make sure in advance that the stacking tray has
been attached to the carriage.
2 Remove printouts.

6 Close the right cover of the high

capacity stacker. For some sizes of output sheets, removal may be
difficult because printouts are touching the handle
of the carriage. In that case, close the right cover,
and press the stacking tray descent button to
lower the stacking tray to the carriage. You can
pull out the carriage and remove sheets.

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3 Close the right cover of the high Placing the Stacking Tray in the
capacity stacker. Carriage

If you pulled out the carriage in step 2, place the You can remove the stacking tray from the carriage.
carriage to the high capacity stacker, and close To remove printouts along with the stacking tray,
the right cover. place the tray in the carriage, and return the tray
along with the carriage to the high capacity stacker.
If you specify [Do not lower stacking tray.] in [High
capacity stacker], and if paper is on the stacking
tray, the paper guides cannot move. Therefore,
1 Align the (two) screws on the
the paper guides cannot adjust to the paper size carriage's handle root to the end of
of the next job. If you print jobs of different sizes, the stacking tray.
setting direction and feed options, remove paper
from the stacking tray and proceed to the next
print.

2 Fit the holes of the stacking tray

on top of the knobs on the
carriage.

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Printer Driver

Overview of Print Operations

This chapter describes how to use the machine as a printer from a computer when it has been connected to
the machine via network.

Printer Driver Screen

Use the printer driver screen to configure the various settings.

Tabs

Print image

Output trays

• Tab : Click a tab to switch the screens.

• Print image : Displays a preview image of the document to be printed. The color mode icon is
displayed at the top left of the preview image. (The icon is not displayed when [Color
mode] is set to "Auto".)
• Output trays : Displays the output trays with orange arrows.

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The following are the components of the printer driver screen.

Tabs Description See
Basic Specify basic print settings, such as for the color mode and paper used. p. 1-7
Layout Specify settings to impose, or to print images rotated. p. 1-12
Image Specify the image quality and density. p. 1-15
Finishing Specify finishing settings, such as for collation and booklet binding. p. 1-19
Advanced Specify advanced settings, such as for PIN codes and the print and pause p. 1-27
function. 1
About Display printer driver information. p. 1-32

● The displayed settings vary depending on the selected item and how the administrator has configured the
settings.
● An option setting is displayed only when optional equipment required for that setting has been connected.
● The operations described in this guide use screenshots from Windows XP.

● Clicking [Restore default] restores all settings on the printer driver screen to their default values.
● When a multifunction finisher or other optional part has been connected, first configure [Printer configuration]. If
[Printer configuration] has not been configured correctly, the required buttons are not displayed on the printer
driver screen. (p. 1-33 "[Environment] Tab")

Procedure

The printing workflow is as follows.

1 Display the printer driver screen

2 Configure the settings as needed

3 Click [OK]

4 Click [Print]

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● 1 Displaying the Printer Driver • A job with mixed-size originals cannot be

output.
Screen

1 Select the print option in the ● 3 Click [OK]

application on the computer.
The print dialog box is displayed.
The print dialog box is displayed.

When the [Collate] check box on the print dialog

2 Confirm that this machine has box has been selected, remove the check mark. If
been selected for [Printer name] you do not remove the check mark, data is sent
from the computer to the machine the number of
and click [Properties] or [Details]. times that copies are specified.
The button names are different depending on the
application. • Specify [Sort] in [Collate] on the [Finishing] tab
for collated printing.

● 2 Configuring the Settings as

Needed ● 4 Click [Print] or [OK]
Printing starts.
For information on the settings that can be
configured, see "List of Settings" (p. 1-5).
When using external system link, all jobs received
• To restore all settings on the printer driver
from the computers are displayed in [External
screen to their default values, click [Restore
system job] on the [Folder] tab screen in printer
default].
mode. Jobs can be printed out or deleted from the
• To cancel the settings, click [Cancel]. [Folder] tab screen (p. 4-14).

● When using the multifunction finisher or face

down offset stapler
When [Staple], [Punch], and other items have
been grayed out on the [Finishing] tab, make
sure that the [Printer configuration] settings on
the [Environment] tab have been configured
correctly. (p. 1-33 "Environment Settings")
● The [Original image] and [Paper type] settings
of the printer driver greatly affect the print
quality. Change the settings according to use
conditions.
● When using the high capacity stacker
When outputting printouts to the high capacity
stacker, make sure that the carriage has been
attached, and that there is no paper left on the
stacking tray. Also, remove printouts after you
finish a job.
• If paper is on the stacking tray, the paper
guides cannot move when you turn on the
machine or send a job. Therefore, the paper
guides cannot adjust to the paper size of the
next job. To remove paper, follow the
message displayed on the touch panel.
However, when you send a job with the
same paper size, paper orientation and
paper feed setting, you can print without
removing printouts from the stacking tray.

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List of Settings

The following is a list of the settings on the printer driver screen.

● The settings displayed on the screen vary depending on the selected item and how the administrator has
configured the settings.
● An option setting is displayed only when optional equipment required for that setting has been connected.
1
Setting Description See
[Basic] tab
Color mode Select color or monochrome printing. p. 1-7
Duplex print Specify simplex or duplex printing. p. 1-7
Original size Specify the paper size and orientation of the original. p. 1-8
Mixed size* 1 2
* Specify this when the original has multiple sizes. p. 1-8
Zoom Specify enlargement or reduction of original images before printing, if needed. p. 1-9
Paper size Specify the size of paper for printing. p. 1-9
1
Input tray* Specify the tray where paper for printing is loaded. p. 1-10
Paper type Specify the type of printing paper. p. 1-10
Output Select the output method ([Print], [Save to folder], [USB memory save error] or p. 1-10
[Save as a file]) for original data sent from a computer.
Destination When [Output] has been set to [Print & Save to folder] or [Save to folder], this p. 1-10
field indicates the directory.
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-11
[Layout] tab
Imposition Specify the type of imposition. p. 1-13
Rotate Specify this when rotating the original. p. 1-14
Image position Specify this when adjusting the print position. p. 1-14
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-14
[Image] tab
Original image*3 Specify whether to emphasize the image quality of photos or text in originals. p. 1-15
Line smoothing Select this to smooth the outline of text or illustrations. p. 1-15
Envelope image Specify the image processing of envelope print. p. 1-15
enhancement
Gamma control Adjust the lightness, chroma, contrast, and RGB gamma value. p. 1-16
Screening Specify the method of halftone processing. p. 1-16
Image quality Specify the print resolution. p. 1-17
Print density Specify the print density. p. 1-17
Barcode area definition Specify this to print a barcode. p. 1-17
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-19
[Finishing] tab
Collate Specify the collating option. p. 1-19
Slip sheet* 1
Specify the timing for slip sheet insertion between printouts. p. 1-20
Offset output Specify the timing to offset output. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-20
finisher, face down offset stapler, or high capacity stacker)

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Setting Description See

Add cover* 1 Specify this to add front and/or back cover. p. 1-21
Booklet binding Specify the type of booklet printing. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-21
finisher)
Binding side Select the stapling and punching. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-23
finisher)
Staple Select the stapling method. (When using the optional multifunction finisher or p. 1-24
face down offset stapler)
Punch Select the punching method. (When using the optional multifunction finisher) p. 1-25
Paper folding Specify this when folding paper in two. (When using the optional multifunction p. 1-26
finisher)
Output tray Specify the output tray. (When using the optional multifunction finisher or p. 1-26
stacking tray)
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-27
[Advanced] tab
Copies Specify the number of copies to print. p. 1-27
Print and pause To check the printing result, the machine stops after printing one set. p. 1-27
Program Specify this when distributing different numbers of copies to multiple groups. p. 1-27
Blank Paper Cut Down Specify this to not print blank pages of the original. p. 1-28
Continuous output Select this to switch the output tray automatically when the tray is full. (When p. 1-29
using the optional multifunction finisher, auto-control stacking tray or high
capacity stacker)
Watermark Specify the background watermark to be added to document pages. p. 1-29
Stamp Page/Date Stamp the page number and date on the header or footer. p. 1-30
Job name Select this when setting a desired job name. p. 1-31
PIN code Assign a PIN code to a job to be printed or saved to a folder. p. 1-31
Save/Call setting Save and call frequently used settings. p. 1-32

*1 This function is not available for ComColor 9110/9110R/7110/7110R/3110/3110R.

*2 This function is not available for ComColor 3150/3150R.
*3 This function is not available for ComColor 2150.

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This section describes how to configure the basic settings of the printer driver, such as for color mode, duplex
printing, and paper type.

● Duplex print 1
[Basic] Tab
Specify simplex or duplex printing.

[OFF]
Simplex printing is performed.
[Long edge]
Duplex printing is performed with the long edge as
the binding position.
.

● Color mode
Select color or monochrome printing. [Short edge]

[Auto] Duplex printing is performed with the short edge as

the binding position.
Determine the color of the original automatically and .

prints in full color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black)

or black.
[Full color]
Print in four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and
black).
[Black]
Print in one color (black) regardless of the color of the
original.
[Cyan]
Print in one color (cyan) regardless of the color of the
original.
[Magenta]
Print in one color (magenta) regardless of the color of When you perform duplex printing for mixed-size
the original. originals, specify the binding orientation on the
[Details] screen in [Mixed size original].
● [Auto] and [Full color] are not displayed when
the administrator has restricted color printing.
● [Cyan] is not available for ComColor 2150.
Also, [Red] is displayed instead of [Magenta];
[Dual-color] instead of [Full color].

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● Original size
2 Enter the size of the original.
Specify the paper size and orientation of the Specify a width between 90 mm (3 9/16") and
original. 340 mm (13 3/8").
Select from the following. Specify a length between 148 mm (5 13/16") and
[A3W], [A3], [A4], [A5], [A6], [B4], [B5], [B6], 550 mm (21 5/8").
[Foolscap], [Tabloid], [Ledger], [Legal], [Letter],
[Statement], [C4], [C5], [C6], [DL-R], [Envelope 1], 3 Click [OK].
[Envelope 2], [No.10 envelope], [custom]
• To cancel the settings, click [Cancel].
Orientation of original
[Portrait], [Landscape] The size entered here is only valid when
configuring the size of the original. Registering
frequently used original sizes can be useful.
Portrait Landscape (p. 1-34 "Custom paper entry")

● Mixed size
Specify this option when the original has multiple
sizes.
Selecting this check box specifies the feed tray
automatically according to the original size.

● You cannot use [Mixed size] and [Imposition] at

When printing on envelopes, it is recommended
the same time. (p. 1-13 "Imposition")
you install an optional stacking tray.
● When the [Mixed size] has been selected, the
staple, punch, and offset output functions
This pull-down menu shows the sizes registered cannot be configured.
with [Custom paper entry] on the [Environment]
● A job with mixed-size originals cannot be
tab. (p. 1-34 "Custom paper entry")
output to the high capacity stacker. Change the
stacking tray.

■ Specifying a Custom Size ● When using this function with duplex printing,
duplex printing can only be performed if the
When the original is a non-standard size, select [custom].
size of the front and back of the original is the
same. (If the size is not the same, the back of
1 Select [custom] for [Original size]. the page is left blank.)
● When printing mixed size original data without
The dialog box for specifying the custom size is selecting the [Mixed size original] check box, all
displayed. pages are printed in the size of first page.

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■ Using This Function with Duplex ● Paper size

Printing
Specify the size of paper for printing.
When using this function with duplex printing, you can set Select from the following.
the binding position for each paper size.
[A3W], [A3], [A4], [A5], [A6], [B4], [B5], [B6],
Select the [Mixed size original] check box and click
[C4], [C5], [C6], [DL-R], [Envelope 1], [Envelope 2],
[Details], and the [Details] dialog box is displayed. Select
[No.10 envelope], [Foolscap], [Tabloid], [Ledger],
the binding position for each size-mixed page.
[Legal], [Letter], [Statement], [custom], [Same as

[Smaller page]: Long edge / Short edge

original] 1
[Larger page]: Long edge / Short edge
When printing on envelopes, it is recommended
When you select the [Rotate larger page 180 degrees] you install an optional stacking tray.
check box, the larger page rotates 180 degrees.

This pull-down menu shows the sizes registered

with [Custom paper entry] on the [Environment]
tab. (p. 1-34 "Custom paper entry")

■ Specifying a Custom Paper Size

When the paper is a non-standard size, select [custom].

1 Select [custom] for [Paper size].

The dialog box for specifying the custom size is
● [Larger page] means A3, B4 (Ledger, Legal), displayed.
and Tabloid; [Smaller page] means other sizes.
● Some applications do not allow you to rotate
the larger page to the desired orientation. In
this case, select the check box, and you can
rotate the print orientation 180 degrees.

● Zoom
Specify the enlarge/reduce ratio of the original.

Select the [Zoom] check box and enter the enlarge/ 2 Enter the size of the paper.
reduce ratio from 50% to 200%. Specify a width between 90 mm (3 9/16") and
When the [Zoom] check box has not been selected, the 340 mm (13 3/8").
enlarge/reduce ratio is selected automatically according Specify a length between 148 mm (5 13/16") and
to the [Original size] and [Paper size] settings. 550 mm (21 5/8").

3 Click [OK].
• To cancel the settings, click [Cancel].

The size entered here is only valid when

configuring the paper size. Registering frequently
used paper sizes can be useful. (p. 1-34 "Custom
paper entry")

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● Input tray
Color Profile
Specify the input tray to use for printing.
Colors on a monitor or other display are expressed in
[Auto] terms of the three primary colors of light (RGB: red,
The feed tray is selected automatically according to green, and blue), however colors printed with ink are
the [Paper type] and [Paper size] settings. expressed in terms of the three primary colors (CMY:
[Feed tray1] - [Feed tray3] cyan, magenta, and yellow).
Because CMY, which is used to express the colors
The paper loaded in the specified tray is used for
printed on paper, has fewer colors than RGB, which is
printing.
used to express colors displayed on a computer monitor,
[Standard tray] or the optional [High capacity
the printer cannot print the colors exactly as seen on the
feeder]
monitor. For this reason, it is necessary to use a special
The paper loaded in the standard tray is used for
method to convert RGB colors to CMY colors so as to
printing.
reproduce nearly the same colors or natural colors.
This method is called "color management", and the
When [Auto] has been selected but the paper conversion table is called a "color profile".
matching the "Paper size" and "Paper type"
With color management, the printer automatically
settings has not been loaded (or the paper is
selects several types of color profiles to obtain the
loaded but [Manual] has been selected for [Tray
optimal color according to the combination of the
selection]), an error occurs and the job is not
printed. See "[Any]" (p. 1-10) in "Paper type". original image and paper being used.
• This printer uses created and edited color profiles
based on ColorSet™ technology licensed from
You can use the RISO Console to confirm the Monotype Imaging K.K.
paper size and paper type loaded in the printer
feed tray. (p. 5-4 "[General] Screen" in "RISO
Console")
● Output and Destination
Specify whether to print the data sent from a
● Paper type computer or save it to a folder on the printer. Also,
save the data to a USB flash drive as a PRN file, or
Select the type of printing paper. create a file to use in the barcode area definition
During printing, the ink amount is adjusted and application.
image processing is performed to match the
selected paper type. [Print]
Print the data.
[Any] [Print & Save to folder]
Set the paper type of the corresponding tray or the Print the original data and saves it in a folder.
[Default paper type of "Any"] setting on the
[Save to folder]
[Environment] tab.
Save the original data in a folder.
[Plain]
[Save to USB flash drive]
[IJ paper], [Matt coated]
Even if you do not have a network environment, you
Select one of these when using IJ paper or similar
can connect a USB flash drive to the machine and
paper.
print. You can save original data to a USB flash drive
[High-quality] in a PRN file format. Connect a USB flash drive to the
[Card-IJ] machine, and original data are saved to a folder.
[Save as a file]
Create a PRN file to use in the barcode area
This printer selects the optimal color profile definition application.
according to the paper type. To print with the
appropriate color balance, match the printer paper
settings with the loaded paper.

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● Depending on the administrator setting, the 4 Click [OK].

folder and USB flash drive functions may not
The specified folder name is displayed in the
be usable.
[Destination] field.
● Do not remove the USB flash drive before
saving is finished. During data saving, a printer • To cancel the settings, click [Cancel].
icon appears in the taskbar shown on the
computer. When saving is completed, the icon
disappears. Before removing the USB flash ● Save/Call setting
drive, make sure that the icon has 1
disappeared. The current settings on the printer driver screen
can be saved and retrieved later as needed.
● Data saved in folders can be printed from the Up to 10 groups of settings can be saved.
[Folder] Screen in printer mode (p. 4-9) or the
[Folder] Screen of the RISO Console (p. 5-11).
● The computer user name is added as the
■ Saving Settings
[owner] to the data saved to a folder.
1 Configure the necessary settings on
■ Selecting the Destination Folder the printer driver screen.
The folders registered with [Register folder] on the
[Environment] tab are displayed in [Destination].
(p. 1-33 "[Environment] Tab")
2 Click [Entry/Clear] for [Save/Call
setting].
1 In [Output], select [Print & Save to The [Entry/Clear] dialog box is displayed.
folder], [Save to folder] or [Save to
USB flash drive]. 3 Enter a name.
• Enter a name of up to 20 characters long.
2 Click [Details].
The [Output] dialog box is displayed.

3 In the [Destination] pull-down

menu, select the directory of the
original data.
• The available folders are displayed in the
[Destination] list.
• You can enter up to 128 characters for comments
to the printer users in the [Job comment] field.
• You can display job comments using the touch
panel of the printer or the RISO Console.
• When you select [Save to USB flash drive], the
[Save to USB flash drive] screen is displayed. 4 Click [Entry].
The settings are saved and displayed in [Status
list].

5 Click [Close].

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■ Retrieving Settings
5 Click [Save].
The selected settings are saved.
1 Select the necessary settings in the
[Save/Call setting] pull-down menu.
The selected settings become the output settings
of the printer driver.
■ Reading Settings from a Computer
You can retrieve and use settings saved to a computer.

■ Clearing Settings 1 Click [Entry/Clear] for [Save/Call

setting].
1 Click [Entry/Clear] for [Save/Call The [Entry/Clear] dialog box is displayed.
setting].
The [Entry/Clear] dialog box is displayed. 2 Click [Open file].
The [Open file] dialog box is displayed.
2 Select the settings to delete in
[Status list]. 3 Select the file on the computer.

3 Click [Clear]. 4 Click [Open].

The read settings are displayed in [Status list] on
the [Entry/Clear] dialog box.
4 Click [Close].

[Layout] Tab
■ Saving Settings to a Computer
You can save the saved settings to a computer.
It is useful to save settings to a computer when, for
example, you want to share the settings among multiple
users or reinstall the printer driver.

1 Click [Entry/Clear] for [Save/Call

setting].
The [Entry/Clear] dialog box is displayed.

2 Select the settings to save in

[Status list].

3 Click [Save in file].

The [Save As] dialog box is displayed.

4 Specify the destination folder and

file name.

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● Imposition ■ Multi-up (Single) Setting

Impose an original with several pages onto one ● Pages/sheet
sheet. The setting items differ depending on the Select the number of pages per sheet.
imposition type. [2 pages], [4 pages], [8 pages]

[OFF] Example: When "Pages/sheet" is set to [4 pages]

No imposition is performed.
[Multi-up (Plural)]
Continuous multiple pages are printed in order on one 1
sheet. Select the number of pages per sheet and the
layout order.
[Multi-up (Single)]
The same page is printed multiple times on one
sheet. Select the number of pages per sheet.
[Booklet]
Continuous multiple pages are imposed and printed
to create a middle-binding booklet after duplex
printing.

You cannot use "Imposition" and "Mixed size" at

the same time. (p. 1-8 "Mixed size") ■ Booklet Setting
● Layout order
Specify the layout order.
■ Multi-up (Plural) Setting • When the original size has been set to [Portrait]
● Pages/sheet [Left to right]/[Right to left]
Select the number of pages per sheet. • When the original size has been set to [Landscape]
[2 pages], [4 pages], [8 pages] [Top to Bottom]
● Layout order
Specify the layout order.
• When specifying [2 pages]
[Left to right (T to B)] Left to right
[Right to left (B to T)]
• When specifying [4 pages] or [8 pages]
[Left top to right], [Right top to left], [Left top to
bottom], [Right top to bottom]

Example: When "Pages/sheet" is set to [4 pages] and

"Layout order" is set to [Left top to bottom]

● You cannot use "Booklet" and "Staple" or

"Punch" at the same time. (p. 1-24 "Staple",
p. 1-25 "Punch")
● To create a booklet (folded or with middle-
binding staples), configure the [Finishing] tab.

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● Rotate ● Image position

Specify this option when rotating the original. You can adjust the print position ± 20 mm (13/16")
Select from the following. up, down, left, or right. When performing duplex
printing, the front and back sides are adjusted
[Auto], [0 degree], [90 degrees], [180 degrees], separately.
[270 degrees]
Select the [Image position] check box and click [Details]
to display the [Image position] dialog box.
Select the side to adjust and enter the desired value in
the input box.
[Front Side]
Adjust the position of the front side.
[Back Side]
Adjust the position of the back side.

When [Auto] has been selected, the print orientation is

set automatically according to the orientation of the
original data and the orientation of the paper loaded in
the input tray. Normally, select [Auto].

● To align the print orientation with an envelope

or other paper with a fixed feeding direction,
specify the angle of rotation.
● [Auto] may be the only option available Clicking [Reset] resets all values to zero.
depending on the size of the original, the size
and orientation of the paper loaded in the tray,
and the settings of an optional multifunction
finisher.
● Save/Call setting
The current settings on the printer driver screen
can be saved and retrieved later as needed.
See "Save/Call setting" (p. 1-11) in "[Basic] Tab" for
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● Line smoothing
[Image] Tab
Supplement the intermediate colors of drawing and
background colors in outline sections of text or
illustrations (line drawing) to make the outlines
smoother.
You can select either of two different image
processing types.
[OFF]
Select this if you do not want to perform line 1
smoothing.
[Low]
Select this to make outlines smoother.
This is appropriate for originals with slants lines that
do not need fine processing.
[High]
Select this to make outlines smoother and make fine
characters and lines clearer.

● Original image
Select whether to give priority to the image quality
of photos or text in originals.

[Photo-based]
Process image data with more natural colors.
[Line-based]
Process text and illustrations with sharp rendering.
Image
For ComColor 2150, [Original image] cannot be
selected.
● Line smoothing's image processing is inversely
proportional to processing speed (print speed).
The higher the image quality, the lower the
print speed.
● If you set [Image quality] to [Fine], you cannot
select [Low].

● Envelope image enhancement

Prevent blur and small stains during envelope
printing. Select the [Envelope image enhancement]
check box.

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● Gamma control ● Screening

Adjust the lightness, chroma, contrast, and RGB Specify the method of halftone processing.
gamma value.
Halftone is a processing method that varies the density
Select the [Gamma control] check box and click [Details] and size of ink dots printed on paper to give the
to display the [Gamma control] dialog box. Specify a appearance of continuous color gradation when only
value between -25 and +25 for each item. using a limited number of inks.

● Lightness [Error diffusion]

The smaller the value, the darker (blackish) the color. Express gradation through the density of dots. The
The larger the value, the brighter (whitish) the color. higher the density, the darker the gradation. The
● Chroma lower the density, the lighter the gradation.
The smaller the value, the more washed-out the color.
The larger the value, the more vivid the color.
● Contrast (ratio of brightness to darkness)
The smaller the value, the lower the contrast. The
larger the value, the higher the contrast.
● Red, Green, Blue
Adjust the gamma value of colors.
The smaller the value, the weaker the color. The
larger the value, the stronger the color.
[Dot process (70 lpi)], [Dot process (100 lpi)]
Express gradation by changing the size of the dots.
The larger the dots, the darker the gradation. The
smaller the dots, the lighter the gradation. A dot
process of 100 lines per inch provides more detailed
images.

When printouts are yellowish, lower the values of

red and green. For adjustment of other colors, see 70 lines per inch 100 lines per inch
"Color Profile" (p. 1-10) or follow the
administrator's advice. (Enlarged image)

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● Image quality ● Barcode area definition

Specify the image resolution. Specify the method of processing barcodes.

[Standard (300 × 300dpi)] Set the print density of the barcode area so that a
Suitable for documents and other originals with text. printed barcode can be read.
Click [Details] to display the [Details] dialog box. The You can specify a barcode printing area by
[Draft] or [Data compression] functions enable you to installing the attached printer driver "Barcode area
definition application".
specify the ink amount and data size.
A file in which a barcode area is specified can be
[Standard]
registered to the printer driver on the printer's
1
Do not configure the data size or ink amount. [Properties]-[Environment] tab screen. A registered
[Draft] file is displayed on the [Barcode area definition]
Prints so that you consume less ink. When less ink is pull-down menu. ("Barcode area file entry"
used, print density lowers and neutral colors become (p. 1-37))
uneven. For details, see "Using the Barcode Area Definition
Application" in the "Basic Guide".
[Data compression]
[Barcode area definition]
Specify this to prioritize network communication
Select the check box, and select an area definition file
speed over quality. When file size of the print data
to print from the pull-down menu.
becomes smaller, neutral colors become uneven.
[Preview]
You can preview a selected barcode area definition
file.

[Fine (300 × 600dpi)]

Suitable for photos and similar originals.

Printing will take longer if you select [Fine (300 ×

600dpi)]. You cannot configure the details (Draft and
Data compression).

● Print density
Specify the print density.
[Barcode area proof]
Select from the following.
Check on printouts (printouts with shades on a
[-2] (light), [-1], [0 (Standard)], [+1], [+2] (dark) barcode print area) whether the barcode area
definition is out of alignment, and whether letters or
illustrations lie over the 1 mm (0.04") around the
barcode.

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If the specified area is not neatly aligned, correct ■ The flow of printing a barcode
the "a barcode area definition file" with the attached
original
barcode area definition application.

1 Save an original to the printer

Request for Toner driver as a PRN format file.
Collection
Set [Output] to [Save as a file] in the [Basic] tab,
and specify a directory from [Details]. Perform the
output setting as needed.

2 Specify a barcode area, and save it

in CSV format.
Activate the barcode area definition application,
Specified open the print format file mentioned in step a and
barcode area specify a barcode area.
(shaded part)
● RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION

Correct Specification 3 Register a barcode area definition

● Surround the barcode with a margin of around file to the printer driver.
1 mm (0.04") or more

1 mm Register the CSV format file mentioned in step b

(0.04") OK
to the printer driver. ("Barcode area file entry"
(p. 1-37))
● Do not surround an area smaller than the
barcode

NO 4 Print an original with a barcode in

the printer driver.
● Do not surround an area which is not aligned
with the barcode Select the [Barcode area definition] in the printer
driver's [Image] tab, select a barcode area
NO
definition file, and print.

● Do not include another object with the barcode Select the [Barcode area proof] check box, click
Content other than the black lines included in the area [OK], and a printout to check is output. Check
will be printed out white (disappear).
whether the specified area is out of alignment. If it
NO is, return to step b. If it is not, uncheck [Barcode
area proof] and click [OK].

● In an area specified using the barcode print

function, regardless of the color of the original,
the base color is white, and the barcode color For information on installing the "Barcode area
is black. definition application" and on step b, see "Using the
Barcode Area Definition Application" in the "Basic
● The type of targeted barcodes is one-
Guide".
dimensional. If the barcodes are two-
dimensional (e.g., QR code), you do not need
to perform this setting.
Set a frequently used original to the default. You can
● If you print using different resolutions for the
omit some necessary settings and perform barcode
application that has created the original and
printing easily.
the printer, barcodes may not be able to be
read correctly even using this function.

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■ How to register to the default

[Finishing] Tab
1 Select ComColor (9150/9110/7150/
7110/3150/3110/2150) printer from
[Printers and FAX] in the [Start]
menu, and click [Properties].

1
2 Start the printer driver in [Print
setting] to display the [Image] tab
screen.

3 Perform each setting necessary

for barcode printing, and click
[Apply].
The referred "Barcode area file" is registered as
the default value. From now on, you can perform
● Collate
barcode printing just by selecting the printer
Specify the paper output method when printing
driver.
multiple copies.
Select from the following.
[Group] (Select this to print the specified number of
● Save/Call setting copies of each page.), [Sort]
The current settings on the printer driver screen
● When you have selected [Group], the following
can be saved and retrieved later as needed. See
functions are not available.
"Save/Call setting" (p. 1-11) in "[Basic] Tab" for
details. • "Staple" (p. 1-24)
• "Booklet" in "Imposition" (p. 1-13)
• "Booklet binding" (p. 1-21)
● When selecting [Sort], remove the check mark
from the [Collate] check box on the "Print"
screen of the application. Printing may not be
properly performed when the check box has
been selected.

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● Slip sheet [A B C ...]

Letters are stamped on slip sheets in alphabetical
Insert a slip sheet between print units when printing order up to three digits (A, B, C...Z, AA, AB, AC...).
multiple copies. You can stamp a number or letter (Up to ZZZ)
on slip sheets.

Select the unit to insert a slip sheet and click [Details] to

display the [Slip sheet] dialog box.
Select the tray for slip sheets and specify the text to stamp.

[OFF]
Slip sheets are not inserted.
[Between sets]
Insert a slip sheet between sets, based on the unit
specified in [Collate].
[Between jobs]
Insert a slip sheet between print jobs. Slip sheets cannot be inserted when the following
settings are configured.
• [Paper folding] or [Fold + Staple] in the "Booklet
■ Select Sheet Insertion Tray binding" (p. 1-21)
[Standard tray/High capacity feeder], [Feed • "Add cover" (p. 1-21)
tray1], [Feed tray2], [Feed tray3]

■ Number on slip sheet ● Offset output

The text is printed at the bottom (within approx. 5 mm Stack each print unit shifted apart from one another
(3/16") of the edge) or top (within approx. 5 mm (3/ when printing multiple copies.
16") of the edge) of the sheet.
[OFF]
Offset output is not performed.
Output
[Between sets]
orientation
Stack each print unit, which is specified in [Collate],
shifted apart from one another.
or
[Between jobs]
Stack each print job shifted apart from one another.
Regular-sized paper, Irregular-sized paper
irregular-sized paper which has not been
specified in [Custom registered to the ● An optional multifunction finisher, face down
paper entry] printer driver offset stapler or high capacity stacker is
required to use this setting.
[OFF]
● When you have selected [Between sets] or
Nothing is stamped.
[Between jobs], the following functions are not
[1, 2, 3 ...] available.
Numbers are stamped on slip sheets in numerical • "Booklet binding" (p. 1-21)
order (1, 2, 3...). (Up to 9999) • "Paper folding" (p. 1-26)
• "Slip sheet" (p. 1-20)
• "Program" (p. 1-27)
When configuring program, there is an
"Offset output (Program)" setting for
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● This setting is not available for paper sizes that ● Add cover
cannot be output to the face down offset
stapler, stacking tray or high capacity stacker. Specify this option to add a front and/or back cover.
(p. 2-44 "Configuring the Offset Output Setting" Paper is added from a specified tray before or after
in "Copy") the data to be printed. Specify this option to use
● When using the face down offset stapler, you colored paper or paper that differs from the pages
cannot use this setting with stapling. to be printed.

Select the [Add cover] check box and click [Details] to

● Normally, two-layer offsetting is used. When
this setting has been combined with "Staple",
display the [Details] dialog box. Select the [Put front 1
cover] and [Put back cover] check boxes, and select the
three-layer offsetting is used.
trays for the covers.
● When using the high capacity stacker, the
output position slides vertically. [Put front cover]
Insert a cover sheet before the first page.
Two-layer offsetting [Put back cover]
Without stapling Insert a cover sheet after the last page.
(Multifunction finisher, face down offset stapler, high [Select front cover tray]/[Select back cover tray]
capacity stacker) [Standard tray/High capacity feeder], [Feed tray1],
[Feed tray2], [Feed tray3]

Three-layer offsetting
With stapling
(Multifunction finisher)

● Specify the trays loaded with paper to be used

for the covers.
● When loading preprinted paper, it is
recommended that one set be printed to check
that the orientation matches that of the other
pages to be printed.

● Booklet binding
Perform duplex printing for continuous multiple
pages to create a booklet with the paper folded in
two. The paper can also be bound in the middle
with staples.

Select the booklet binding method and click [Details] to

display the [Details] dialog box. Configure the [Separate
books], [Center margin], and [Booklet cover] settings.

The optional multifunction finisher is required to

use this setting.

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[OFF] Example: When "ON" has been selected for [Separate books]
Booklet binding is not performed. and [Paper folding] has been set for a 60-page original
[Fold]
Printing paper is folded in two.
p.41-60
[Fold + Staple]
p.21-40
Printing paper is folded in two and bound in the
p.1-20
middle with staples.

When [Booklet binding] has been set to [Fold] or

[Fold + Staple], [Imposition] is set to [Booklet]
automatically.

■ Separate books ■ Center margin

Specify the width of the center margin. Select the [Add
When you have selected [Paper folding] or [Fold +
center margin] check box and specify [Width] between
Staple], some restrictions apply to the number of sheets
0 mm and 50 mm (1 15/16") (in 1 mm units).
you can fold.
When you have selected the [Auto reduce] check box
[Paper folding] creates a separate booklet every 5
and the margin width you have specified would cause
sheets (20 pages), and [Fold + Staple], a booklet
the printed image not to fit on the sheet, the image is
every 15 sheets (60 pages).
automatically reduced to fit.
When the number of pages exceeds these numbers
of sheets, one fold is made every number of sheets
indicated above and the sheets are output (creating a ■ Booklet cover
separate booklet).
Only the cover pages (the first two pages and last two
The layout order is different depending on whether
pages) are printed separately. This is useful when
"middle binding" or "side binding" is performed for the
printing the covers and main text with separate paper.
separate stacks. Therefore, select [OFF] or [ON].
[OFF]
[OFF]
Booklet covers are not printed.
Data is imposed to create a book by opening,
[Print cover only]
layering, and then binding the sheets (in the center).
Only the cover pages are printed.
When [OFF] has been selected, the sheets are not
stapled even if [Fold + Staple] is selected. [Store booklet except cover]
[ON] With the [Store booklet except cover] check box
selected, you can start printing the main text on the
Data is imposed to create a book by folding, layering,
operation panel of the printer after the cover pages
and then binding the sheets (on the side).
are printed. When you select the check box, specify
Example: When "OFF" has been selected for [Separate books] the feed tray for the cover.
and [Paper folding] has been set for a 60-page original [Print except cover]
All pages except for the covers are printed as a booklet.
p.21-30 + p.31-40
p.11-20 + p.41-50
p.1-10 + p.51-60 ● Usage example

1 Select [Print cover only] and the [Store

booklet except cover] check box.

2 Select the tray with [Feed tray for

cover].
Specify the tray in which you will load the printed
covers before you start printing the main text in a
later step.

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● Binding side
3 Send the printing command.
Specify the position for stapling and punching and
The printer prints only the covers and the
remaining data is set to [Waiting] status. specify the binding margin.
Select the binding side and click [Details] to display the
[Binding side] dialog box.
4 Load the printed covers in the tray [Left], [Right], [Upper]
specified with [Feed tray for
cover]. ■ Binding margin 1
Select the [Add side margin] check box and specify
5 On the operation panel of the the width between 0 mm and 50 mm (1 15/16") (in 1
printer, press [Waiting] in printer mm units).

mode, and select a job from the When you have select the [Auto reduce] check box
and the margin width you have specified would cause
list. the printed image not to fit on the sheet, the image is
automatically reduced to fit.
6 Press [Print].
Without a margin With a margin
The main text is printed, aligned with the covers,
Paper
and created into a booklet.

Print surface Print surface

Example: When printing a document of 12 pages including
the cover pages by using the [Booklet cover] function

Cover
Binding margin
Front Back Print surface is
automatically
reduced.

12 1 2 11
Print surface

Pages except the cover pages (the main text)

Page 3-10 (4 pages on each sheet)
Binding margin

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■ Prioritizing speed when stapling ■ When using the multifunction

simplex printouts finisher
When using the multifunction finisher, expedite the <Types of paper that can be stapled>
stapling process for simplex printouts. Output is face- • Size and orientation of paper that can be stapled
up; therefore, both ends of a staple come out on the A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger, Legal,
front. Specify this when processing speed has higher Letter, Letter-LEF, Foolscap and custom size*
priority over finish. * The administrator must register the paper size in
advance. Ask your administrator.

● Staple 203 mm - 297 mm

(8"- 11 11/16")
Select the stapling method. Paper feed and
output direction
● An optional multifunction finisher or face down
offset stapler is required to use this setting. 182 mm - 432 mm
(7 3/16" - 17")
● When you have configured "Staple", be sure to
configure [Binding side]. • Paper weight: 52 g/m2 - 162 g/m2 (14-lb bond -
43-lb bond)
● When you select [Left] or [Right] for the binding When the paper weight exceeds 162 g/m2 (43-lb
side, select from the following options. bond), only one sheet can be stapled for the
[OFF], [1 pos.], [2 pos.] cover.
● When you select [Upper] for the binding side, select • Orientation when stapling A4-LEF/B5-LEF
from the following options.
[OFF], [Left 1], [Right 1], [2 pos.]

B5-LEF
Upper, Left 1 Upper, Right 1
Upper, 2 pos.
Paper feed and
Left, 1 pos. Right, 1 pos. A4-LEF
output direction

<Number of sheets that can be stapled>

• When using standard size paper
A4 or A4-LEF/B5-LEF (Letter or Letter-LEF): 2 to
100 sheets*
Other standard size paper (A3 or B4 (Ledger,
Legal)): 2 to 65 sheets*
Left, 2 pos. Right, 2 pos.
• When using non-standard size paper
Binding side Paper length exceeds 297 mm (11 11/16") : 2 to
65 sheets
Paper width and length exceed 216 mm (8 1/2") :
2 to 65 sheets
Orientation of the paper varies depending on the Other than the above: 2 to 100 sheets
stapling position.
(p. 6-17 "Staple Function and Orientation of the
Paper")

Paper feed and

output direction

297 mm (11 11/16")

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* When using plain paper and recycled paper ● Punch

(85 g/m2 (23- lb bond))
Specify the number of holes to be punched.
Punch holes at the position specified in [Binding side].
■ When using the face down offset Select from the following.
stapler [OFF], [2 holes], [3 holes], [4 holes]

<Types of paper that can be stapled>

The number of holes that can be punched varies
• Paper size: A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5, B5-LEF, depending on the connected finisher.
Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-LEF, Foolscap 1
Binding on the left Binding on the right

182 mm-297 mm
(7 3/16"- 11 11/16")
Paper feed and
output direction
2 holes 4 holes 2 holes 4 holes
257 mm-432 mm
(10 1/8"- 17") Binding at the top
Binding side
2 2
Paper weight: 52 g/m (14-lb bond) to 210 g/m
(56-lb bond) The illustrations are the
examples of 2-hole and
4-hole punches.
<Number of sheets that can be stapled>
2 holes 4 holes
• When using standard size paper
A4, A4-LEF, B5, B5-LEF (Letter, Letter-LEF): 2 to <Types of paper that can be punched>
50 sheets* • Size and orientation of paper that can be
Other than the above (A3, B4 (Ledger, Legal)): 2 punched
to 25 sheets* 2 holes: A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger,
* When using plain paper and recycled paper Legal, Letter, Letter-LEF
(85 g/m2 (23- lb bond)) 3 holes: A3, B4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger,
Letter-LEF
• When using irregular sized paper 4 holes: A3, A4-LEF, Ledger, Letter-LEF
Stapling is not possible.
• Paper weight: 52 g/m2 - 200 g/m2 (14-lb bond -
53-lb bond)
● You cannot use "Staple" and "Booklet binding"
at the same time. (p. 1-21 "Booklet binding")
● An optional multifunction finisher is required to
● You cannot offset printouts when you output to
use this setting.
the face down offset stapler.
● You cannot use "Punch" and "Booklet binding"
at the same time. (p. 1-21 "Booklet binding")

● When printing jobs that exceed the maximum <Using with stapling>
number of sheets that can be stapled, the You can use punching and stapling together. In this case,
sheets are output without being stapled.
the available punching positions are restricted based on
● Configure [Staple speed priority] to expedite the [Staple] setting.
the stapling process for simplex printouts.
("Prioritizing speed when stapling simplex Available punching
printouts" (p. 1-24)) [Staple] setting
positions
OFF Left, Upper, Right
Left 2, Left 1 Left
Upper 2, Upper Left 1, Upper
Upper Right 1
Right 2, Upper right 1 Right

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● Paper folding 2-fold

Select this when folding paper in two.

Print inside Print outside
Select [2-fold] and click [Details] to display the [Details]
dialog box.
Specify the paper fold direction.

The optional multifunction finisher is required to

use the "Paper folding" setting.

<Size of Paper that can be Folded>

• A3, B4, A4, Ledger, Legal, Letter, Foolscap and
custom size*
* The administrator must register the paper size
in advance. Ask your administrator.

210 mm - 330 mm
(8 1/4"- 13")
Paper feed and
output direction

280 mm - 457 mm
(11" - 18")

• Paper weight: 60 g/m2 - 90 g/m2 (16-lb bond -

24-lb bond) ● Output tray
[OFF] Specify the output tray for printouts.
Paper is not folded. When you have specified [Auto], printouts are
[2-fold] output to the appropriate tray automatically based
Each sheet of paper is folded in two. on the configured functions. Normally, select [Auto].
● When using an optional stacking tray, select from
■ Fold direction the following options.
[Auto], [Face down tray], [Auto-ctrl stacking
When you have selected [2-fold], specify the printed
tray/Wide stacking tray/High capacity stacker]
surface of the fold direction.
[Print inside] ● When using an optional multifunction finisher,
Fold the paper with the printed surface on the inside. select from the following options.
[Print outside] [Auto], [Face down tray], [Top tray], [Stacking
Tray]
Fold the paper with the printed surface on the outside.

When both sides have been printed, the first page [Output tray] is displayed only when optional
is the printed surface. output equipment has been connected.

When the staple, punch, paper folding, or booklet

binding settings have been configured, the output
trays that can be selected in [Output tray] vary
depending on the settings. (p. 1-21 "Booklet
binding", p. 1-24 "Staple", p. 1-25 "Punch", p. 1-26
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■ Face up/down ● Print and pause

Specify whether to output printouts face-up or
When printing an original with a large number of
face-down to the tray.
pages or sheets, the first page or first set is printed
[Face-up], [Face-down] (except for the specified number of sheets), printing
stops to allow you to check the printout, and then
printing can be resumed. After you check the
printout, press the [START] key on the printer to
continue printing. Select the check box to enable
this setting. 1
● [Print and pause] proceeds according to the
print unit ([Group] or [Sort]) selected with
[Collate]).
Specify this when you have set the output tray to ● After checking the printout, you can change the
[Stacking tray] or [High capacity stacker]. settings on the operation panel of the printer.
(p. 4-6 "Changing Settings During Printing" in
"Printer")

● Save/Call setting
The current settings on the printer driver screen ● Program
can be saved and retrieved later as needed. See
"Save/Call setting" (p. 1-11) in "[Basic] tab" for This function is useful when distributing different
details. numbers of copies to multiple groups. You can
configure up to 60 groups.

[Advanced] Tab Select the [Program] check box and click [Details] to
display the [Program] dialog box. Specify the number of
copies and sets for each group.

● Copies
Enter the number of copies (1 to 9999) to print.

When program has been configured, you cannot

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■ Entering the number of copies and sets ■ Number on slip sheet

Specify up to 9,999 copies and 99 sets per group. When you have selected this check box, numbers are
For example, to distribute a document to four divisions stamped on the slip sheets.
in an office, you can use [Program] to print by the When you have selected [Between sets], the group
number of sheets per division with a single operation. number and set number are stamped.
When you have selected [Between groups], the group
Division General General Accounting Management
Affairs 1 Affairs 2 number is stamped.

No. of 10 6 24 6
employees ■ Offset output (Program)
To output by group, configure the settings as follows. Stack each print unit shifted apart from one another to
distinguish separation.
Division General General Accounting Management
[OFF]
Affairs 1 Affairs 2
Program offset output is not performed.
Copies × 10 × 1 6×1 24 × 1 6×1
[Between sets]
Sets
Stack each print unit shifted apart from one another.
Even if two divisions have the same number of [Between groups]
employees (such as General Affairs 2 and Stack each print group shifted apart from one another.
Management), you can configure the settings as
follows to output by the number of sheets per division. An optional multifunction finisher, face down offset
stapler or high capacity stacker is required to use
Group 01G 02G 03G
this setting.
(General (General (Accounting)
Affairs 1) Affairs 2 and
Management)
Copies × 10 × 1 6×2 24 × 1
Sets

■ Collate
Specify whether to output page by page or in sets.
[Group], [Sort]

■ Slip sheet (Program)

Insert a slip sheet to distinguish separation.
[OFF]
Slip sheets are not inserted.
[Between sets]
Slip sheets are inserted between sets.
● Blank Paper Cut Down
[Between groups]
Slip sheets are inserted between groups. Print print data except for blank pages.

"Blank pages" means pages that are normally

■ Slip sheet tray selection output without anything printed on them. Pages
are printed even if they have only a header or
[Feed tray1], [Feed tray2], [Feed tray3], [Standard
footer but no main text.
tray/High capacity stacker]

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● Continuous output ■ Character decoration

Switch the output tray automatically when the tray ● Font
Select the font and style.
is full. You must set [Output tray] to [Auto], and
[Collate] to [Group] on the [Finishing] tab. ● Size
Specify the character string size between 1 pt and
600 pt.
An optional multifunction finisher, auto-control ● Color
stacking tray, or high capacity stacker is required Specify the color of the character string. Click
to use this setting. [Custom] to select a color from the color palette of the 1
operating system.
● Transparency
● Watermark Specify the transparency of the character string. A
higher transparency setting means that the print data
Add a watermark of the desired size and at the will be more visible in the background of the
desired position on printouts.
watermark character string.
Select the [Watermark] check box and click [Details] to ● Frame
display the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. Select the Specify the frame surrounding the watermark.
character string in the Character string list and configure [None], [Circle], [Rectangle], [Double rectangle]
the necessary settings.
The selected settings are immediately applied to the ComColor 2150 prints warm colors such as
preview image. orange or yellow in red, and cold colors such as
blue or green in black.

■ Applied page
[All pages], [First page only]

■ Character string
Select characters.
[Confidential], [Important], [Circulation],
[Reference], [Urgent], [Prohibited to copy]

● Adding a character string

You can also add a character string of up to 63
characters long.
Click [Add] under the list, and enter the character
string in the [Add] dialog box.
● Deleting a character string
Select the character string to delete from the list, and
click [Clear].
You cannot delete the factory preset character strings
(Confidential, Classified, Draft, etc.).
● Input text
You can input a character string up to 63 characters
long. However, you cannot register it. Input the
character string each time.

You need to have administrative authority for your

computer to add or delete a watermark character
string.

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■ Print position ● Stamp Page/Date

● Character angle Stamp the page number and date on the header or
Select the angle of the text. You can also enter the footer.
numerical angle of the text.
[Horizontal (0 deg)], [Vertical (90 deg)], [Vertical Select the [Stamp Page/Date] check box and click
(270 deg)], [Oblique (45 deg)], [Oblique (315 deg)], [Details] to display the [Stamp Page/Date] dialog box.
[custom (0-360 deg)] Use the tab screens to configure the settings.

● Print position The page number and date cannot be stamped

Select the print position of the watermark. You can together in the same position.
also enter the values for the positions in the X and Y
directions. ● When you have selected [Multi-up(Plural)] or
[Center], [Upper left], [Upper center], [Upper [Multi-up (Single)] for "Imposition", even if
right], [Right center], [Lower right], [Lower multiple pages are stamped onto a single
center], [Lower left], [Left center], [custom] sheet, the page numbers are stamped as "1"
on the first sheet, "2" on the second sheet, and
You can also use the mouse pointer to adjust the so on. (p. 1-13 "Imposition")
position in the preview image. ● When using "Booklet" and "Imposition" or
"Booklet" and "Paper folding" at the same time,
the page number and date are stamped so that
these numbers appear in order once the pages
are bound into a booklet.

■ Stamp page
To stamp the number of pages, select [ON] on the [Stamp
page] tab screen.
● Stamp position
Select from the following.
[Top L], [Top C], [Top R], [Bottom L], [Bottom C],
[Bottom R]
● Transparency
Select the [Transparency] check box to have the page
number stamped on top when the stamp area and
images overlap.
Remove the check mark from the [Transparency]
check box to create a white space by removing
images in the stamp area, and then stamp the page
number in that white space.
● Start number
Enter the stamp start number (1 to 9999).

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● Stamp start page ● Font

Enter the stamp start page (1 to 9999). Select the font and style.
To not stamp on the cover, set "Stamp start page" to ● Size
"2". Set this to "3" in some cases such as duplex Specify the date text size between 8pt and 32pt.
printing.
● Font
Select the font and style.
● Size
Specify the page number text size between 8pt and 1
32pt.

● Job name
You can set a desired job name. Select the [Job
name] check box, and then enter a job name 1-255
characters long.

■ Stamp date
To stamp the date, select [ON] on the [Stamp date] tab ● PIN code
screen.
You can set a PIN code when, for example, printing
a document you do not want others to view.
● Stamp position
Jobs with a PIN code are set to [Waiting] status. To
[Top L], [Top C], [Top R], [Bottom L], [Bottom C],
print, enter the PIN code using the operation panel
[Bottom R] of the printer. (p. 4-7 "[Waiting] Screen" in "Printer")
● Transparency
Select the [Transparency] check box to have the date Select the [PIN code] check box and enter a PIN code of
stamped on top when the stamp area and images up to eight digits. When you have selected the [Hide job
overlap. name] check box, the job name is displayed with
asterisks " " on the operation panel of the printer and on
Remove the check mark from the [Transparency]
the RISO Console.
check box to create a white space by removing
images in the stamp area, and then stamp the date in
that white space. Manage the PIN code so as not to forget it. Users
without administrative authority cannot delete jobs
● Applied page
from a list for which the PIN code is unknown. Ask
[All pages], [First page only]
the administrator to delete these jobs.
● Stamped date
[Today's date]
Stamp the date based on the date information of the
computer.
[Specified date]
Enter up to 20 numeric characters in the text box.

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● Save/Call setting
The current settings on the printer driver screen
can be saved and retrieved later as needed. See
"Save/Call setting" (p. 1-11) in "[Basic] tab" for
details.

[About] Tab

Check the version and color profile of the printer

driver and the model name of the printer.

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This section describes how to configure the environment settings, including the configuration of optional
equipment connected to the machine.
When using the printer driver for the first time or adding optional equipment to the machine, configure the
printer configuration.
■ Configuring the MAC Address 1
[Environment] Tab
Click [Get Printer Info] and [Apply] to obtain [MAC
address] and display it in [MAC address for this
To display the [Environment] tab, on your computer machine]. To configure this manually, select the [Wake
click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Printers and
On LAN] check box and configure [MAC address for this
Faxes], and open the [Properties] dialog box of the
machine] and [Connect to another network].
printer.
[Connect to another network]
Normally, leave the check box unselected. Configure this
when the printer's and computer's network segments are
different.

● Owner
You can enter an owner's name. Select the [Owner]
check box, and you can specify an owner's name 1-20
characters long.

● Printer configuration
Normally, click [Get Printer Info] to obtain the
optional equipment configuration information from
Clicking [Restore default] restores all settings on the printer automatically. The information obtained
the tab to their default values. from the machine is displayed in [Printer
configuration]. The obtained information can also be
changed manually.
● Through shared printer
The information displayed on the screen varies
Select this option to share the printer driver of the depending on the optional equipment connected.
server PC to use this machine.
Select the check box and enter the machine's IP address
in the [IP address of the printer] field. You can check the ■ Configuring the Printer Configuration
IP address in the [Status]-[System] tab on the touch panel
Automatically
screen.
Click [Get Printer Info] and [Apply] to obtain the optional
equipment configuration information from the printer and
display it in [Printer configuration].

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■ Configuring the Printer Configuration ● Custom paper entry

Manually
Register up to 99 non-standard paper sizes.
You can change the configuration of options that you The sizes registered here are displayed in [Original
obtain from the printer. size] and [Paper size].
Specify the following settings manually.
● Paper feeder ■ Configuring the Paper Size
Select whether there is a high capacity feeder.
Automatically
● Finisher/Basic unit
Select the type of optional output equipment You can use this option when the paper size is already
connected to the machine. registered in the printer.
● Offset stapler
Select whether there is a face down offset stapler. 1 Click [Custom paper entry].
● Unit of length
The [Custom paper entry] dialog box is displayed.
Select whether to display units of length in millimeters
or inches.
● Default paper type of "Any"
Select the color profile to use when [Paper type] is set
to "Any" on the [Basic] tab of the printer driver screen.

The machine changes the color profile according to

the paper type. (p. 1-10 "Paper type")
Even if a paper type is not specified, you must
select one of the color profiles. Make your selection
based on the administrator's recommendation.

2 Click [Get Printer Info].

The information of the paper size registered in the
printer is displayed.

3 Click [Close].
The paper size information is saved.

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■ Configuring the Paper Size Manually ■ Saving the Paper Size to a Computer
You can save the registered paper size to a computer.
1 Click [Custom paper entry]. It is useful to save settings to a computer when, for
example, you want to share the registered paper size
The [Custom paper entry] dialog box is displayed.
among multiple users or reinstall the printer driver.

2 Enter the paper width and length.

1 Click [Custom paper entry].
Specify a width between 90 mm - 340 mm (3 9/
16"-13 3/8"). The [Custom paper entry] dialog box is displayed. 1
Specify a length between 148 mm - 550 mm (5 13/
16"-21 5/8"). 2 Select the paper size to save from
• The size of paper that can be fed into the the list box.
machine is different when a multifunction
finisher has been connected. (p. 6-11
"Multifunction Finisher II (Optional)" in
3 Click [Save in file].
"Specifications")
4 Specify the destination folder and
file name.
Width

Paper feed and

output direction
5 Click [Save].
The selected paper size is saved.
Length

3 Enter a name for the paper size. ■ Reading a Paper Size from a
Enter a name of up to 30 characters long. Computer
You can read and use a paper size saved to a
4 Click [Add] to register the paper computer.
size.
1 Click [Custom paper entry].
5 Click [Close]. The [Custom paper entry] dialog box is displayed.

The paper size information is saved.

2 Click [Open file].

3 Select the file with the paper size

setting on the computer.

4 Click [Open].
The read paper sizes are displayed in the list on
the [Custom paper entry] dialog box.

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■ Deleting a Paper Size ■ Configuring the Register Folder

1 Click [Custom paper entry]. 1 Click [Register folder].

The [Custom paper entry] dialog box is displayed. The [Register folder] dialog box is displayed.

2 Select the paper size to delete

from the list box on the [Custom
paper entry] dialog box.

3 Click [Clear].
The selected paper size is deleted.

● Register folder
Register destination folders for print data on the
printer driver. The shared folders and personal
2 Click [Get Printer Info].
folders registered here are displayed as print data The information of the shared folder registered in
destination folders in the [Destination] in [Output] the printer is displayed in [Shared folder in the
on the [Basic] tab of the printer driver screen. printer].
(p. 1-10 "Output and Destination")

● When the information for register folders

3 Select the folder to add to
cannot be obtained from the printer, the shared [Registered folder] and click [Add].
folders are displayed as "Shared folder 1" to
"Shared folder 30".
● The [Use Personal folder] check box can be 4 Configure the personal folder.
selected only when the administrator has For personal folders, select the [Use Personal
configured the login setting for printer mode to folder] check box.
"Required".

5 Click [OK].
To cancel the settings, click [Cancel].

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● Barcode area file entry

Register a barcode area definition file to the
printer driver. A barcode area definition file that
you register here is displayed in the [Barcode area
definition] pull-down menu in the [Image] tab. For
details, see "Using the Barcode Area Definition
Application" in the "Basic Guide".

1 Click [Barcode area file entry]. 1

The [Barcode area file entry] dialog box is
displayed.

2 Click [Add] on the [Barcode area file

entry] screen.

3 Specify a barcode area definition file

that you have created using the
barcode area definition application.
You can change the file name, and also preview
the content.

4 Click [Close].
The barcode area definition file you have created
using the application is registered to the printer
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Copy

Overview of Copy Operations

You can use the machine as a copier by connecting the optional scanner.
You can save scanned data in folders for printing as necessary.
If you connect an optional multifunction finisher, you can create a booklet or fold, staple, or punch the printed
paper.

Procedure

The copy workflow is as follows.

1 Load the original

2 Select copy mode

3 Configure the functions

Specify the number of

4
copies

5 Press the [START] key

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● 1 Loading Originals
3 Close the original cover.
For information on the types of originals that can be
loaded, see "Originals" in the "Safety Information".
Open and close the original cover gently.

■ In the ADF
● 2 Selecting Copy Mode
1 Load the original in the ADF.
Align the originals and place them face up. 1 Press [Copy] on the mode screen.

2 Slide the original guides to match

the width of the originals.
The copy mode screen is displayed.

● Press the MODE key to display the mode

screen.
● You may have to log in before the copy mode
screen is displayed. (p. 17 "Logging In")
● Buttons for modes that the current user is not
authorized to use are grayed out.
● When using an optional IC card reader, you
■ On the Platen Glass can log in by holding the IC card over the card
reader.
Open the original cover and load the original on the ● The displayed mode buttons vary depending
glass surface. on the optional equipment connected.
● When using external system link, you must
1 Open the original cover. select the billing account when you log in to the
copy mode. Specify the account on the [Billing
account] screen.
2 Load the original.
Load the original face down on the glass. Align
the corner of the original with the upper-left corner
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● 3 Configuring the Functions

When using the high capacity stacker
Specify the copy finishing settings. When outputting printouts to the high capacity
For information on the functions that can be stacker, make sure that the carriage has been
configured, see "List of Settings" (p. 2-7). attached, and that there is no paper left on the
stacking tray. Also, remove printouts after you
finish a job.
a
• If paper is on the stacking tray, the paper
b guides cannot move when you turn on the
c
machine or send a job. Therefore, the paper
guides cannot adjust to the paper size of the
next job. To remove paper, follow the message
d displayed on the touch panel. However, when
you send a job with the same paper size, paper
orientation and paper feed setting, you can
e
print without removing printouts from the
stacking tray.
a Status bar
• A job with mixed-size originals cannot be
Displays the login or logout button, user name,
output.
machine status (Printer Status Button), and
remaining ink indicator.
b Message area
Displays the job name, number of copies, and any
● 4 Specify the Number of Copies
messages.
You can specify up to 9,999 copies using the
c Screen selection buttons numeric keys.
Displays the [Basic], [Selections], or [Functions] The specified number of copies is displayed at the
screen when touched. top right of the screen.
Use the [Basic] screen to configure the basic copy • To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
settings.
The [Selections] screen displays the frequently
used functions.
Use the [Functions] screen to configure the copy
functions.
d Function configuration buttons
Display the current settings. Press a button to display
the screen for configuring that function.
e Direct access area
Displays the frequently used function buttons.

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● 5 Press the [START] Key ■ Loading the Next Copy Job

The [Copying in progress] screen is displayed, During copying, once scanning of the original has
and copying of the original starts. been completed, you can begin scanning of
another original.
The current status, including the number of copied
pages, is displayed on the screen.
1 Press [Close] while the [Copying
in progress] screen is displayed.

2 Load the next original and press

the [START] key.
The message "Processing a job. Printing starts
automatically." is displayed and the original is
2
copied as the next job.

■ Canceling Copying
• When pressing the [START] key while printing
another job, the message "Processing a job.
Printing starts automatically." is displayed.
1 Press the [STOP] key.
Copying starts as processing is completed. The [Confirm] screen is displayed.
• When copying has been completed, the copy
mode screen is displayed.

Pressing the [Interrupt] key pauses printing of the

current job and enables you to perform another
copy.

■ When using the platen glass to scan

an original with several pages
After scanning a sheet of an original, the
confirmation screen is displayed. When there is
another page of the original to scan, load the next
page and press [Scan]. 2 Press [Cancel].
After all originals are scanned, press [Print]. Copying is canceled.
• To continue copying, press [Continue].
• To change the settings, press [Setting chg.].
When changing [Image position] and other
settings, see "Image position" (p. 4-13) in
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■ Changing the Settings During Copying

1 Press the [STOP] key.

The [Confirm] screen is displayed.

2 Press [Setting chg.].

The [Suspending] screen is displayed.

3 Change Settings.

You can modify the following settings.

• Image position (p. 4-13 "Image position" in
"Printer")
• Feed tray (p. 2-10 "Feed tray" in "Copy")
• Print density (p. 4-14 "Print density" in "Printer")

● To confirm the settings of the job, press

[Settings]. Press [S] and [T] to scroll the list.
● To configure the following settings, press
[Functions].
• "Paper guide control" (p. 2-51)
• "Jump wing control" (p. 2-52)
• "Head cleaning" (p. 2-52)
• "Front door release" (p. 2-53)

4 Press [Proof] or [Print].

● When you press [Proof]

The page that was being printed when the [STOP]
key was pressed is printed using the new settings.
If the print result is satisfactory, press [Print].

● When you press [Print]

Copying of the job with changed settings starts.

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List of Settings

The following is a list of copy mode settings.

● The settings displayed on the screen vary depending on the selected item and how the administrator has
configured the settings.
● An option setting is displayed only when optional equipment required for that setting has been connected.

Setting Description See

Color mode Select color or monochrome printing. p. 2-9
Reproduction size Use this to reduce or enlarge the copied image. p. 2-10
Feed tray Change the feed tray, paper type, and feed control p. 2-10 2
settings according to the paper to be copied.
Original Select the original type to perform the appropriate p. 2-13
[Basic] image processing and print the scanned data.
Scanning level Adjust the scanning density of originals. p. 2-14
Duplex/Simplex Specify the sides of the original to be read and the sides of p. 2-14
the paper to be printed on.
Direct Access entry*1 Up to 4 frequently used functions can be registered to p. 2-17
the direct access area.
Selections entry*1 Up to 16 frequently used functions can be registered to p. 2-17
[Selections]
the selections screen.
Save as default*1 Register the current settings as the default values. p. 2-18
Check setting Confirm the current settings and print the settings p. 2-18
information.
Save/Call setting Up to 10 frequently used settings can be registered. p. 2-19
Select layout Set various finishing settings by selecting an output image. p. 2-22
Copy and pause To check the printing result when copying a large number p. 2-23
of copies, the machine stops after printing one set.
Additional copies*1 Print one or more copies of previously copied original data. p. 2-24
1
Save to folder* Save scanned originals as data to the machine. You p. 2-24
can retrieve the data and print it when needed.
Save to archive*4 Save scanned originals as data to an external controller. p. 2-25
You can retrieve the data and print it when needed. (When
[Functions] using the optional ComColorExpress IS1000C/IS950C)
ADF scan & pause Copy all originals together, even when copying a large p. 2-26
quantity of originals that cannot be loaded at one time
in the ADF.
Scanning size Specify the scanning size of the original. p. 2-27
Mixed size original *2 *3 Specify this option when the original has multiple sizes. p. 2-28
Book shadow erase Erase shadows that appear in the center of copies p. 2-28
when an open book is copied.
Multi-up Specify Multi-up(Plural) (arranges continuous pages on p. 2-29
one sheet) and Multi-up(Single) (arranges multiple
copies of one page on one sheet) copying.
Stamp Page/Date Stamp the page number, date, etc. on the header or p. 2-31
footer.

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Setting Description See

Image quality Specify the resolution for scanning originals. p. 2-35
Gamma control Adjust the color balance (CMYK) of scanned data. p. 2-35
Image control Specify the image processing of the original. p. 2-36
Base color level Make the background color (base color) lighter so that p. 2-36
the text is easier to read.
Print density Configure the printer density. p. 2-37
Program Specify this when the number of required copies varies p. 2-37
by group (such as corporate division or classes). You
can quickly print exactly the number of copies of the
number of sets you need.
Add cover*2 Specify this to add front and back covers to the front and p. 2-42
back of the printout.
Collate/slip sheet*2 Specify the type of collation and slip sheet. p. 2-43
Auto-Rotate Rotate the image 90 degrees automatically when the p. 2-44
orientation of the original and paper do not match.
Staple/Punch Specify the stapling and punching settings. (When p. 2-45
using the optional multifunction finisher or face down
offset stapler)
[Functions]
Paper folding Select this when folding paper in two. (When using the p. 2-47
optional multifunction finisher)
Booklet Specify the imposition and paper folding when creating p. 2-48
a booklet. (When using the optional multifunction
finisher)
Output tray Specify the output tray for the copies and continuous p. 2-50
output settings. (When using the optional multifunction
finisher or stacking tray)
Paper guide control Adjust the position of the paper guides of the auto- p. 2-51
control stacking tray or high capacity stacker.
(When using the optional auto-control stacking tray or
high capacity stacker)
Jump wing control Adjust the position of the jump wing. p. 2-52
(When using the optional stacking tray)
Head cleaning Clean the ink heads. p. 2-52
Front door release Release the front cover lock. p. 2-53
1
View balance* Displays the balance of the logged in user. p. 2-53

Overlay*1 Use the overlay image saved in the folder when p. 2-53
copying the original.

*1 Depending on the "Admin. Settings", this button may not be displayed.

*2 This function is not available for ComColor 9110/9110R/7110/7110R/3110/3110R.
*3 This function is not available for ComColor 3150/3150R.
*4 This function is not available for ComColor 2150.

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This section describes the copy functions that are configured with the [Basic] screen.

Color mode 1 Press [Color mode].

The [Color mode] screen is displayed.
Select color or monochrome printing.
[Auto]
Determine the color of the original automatically and
copies in color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) or
black and white.
[Full color]
Convert and copy the data into four colors (cyan,
magenta, yellow, and black).
[Black]
Copy in one color (black) regardless of the color of
the original.
[Cyan]
Copy in one color (cyan) regardless of the color of the
original. 2 Select the color mode.
[Magenta]
Copy in one color (magenta) regardless of the color of
the original.
3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
● [Auto] and [Full color] cannot be selected when screen is displayed.
the administrator has restricted color copying.
● [Cyan] is not available for ComColor 2150.
Also, [Red] is displayed instead of [Magenta];
[Dual-color] instead of [Full color].

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Reproduction size Feed tray

Copy at the specified reproduction ratio. Select the feed tray.

You can also change the tray settings (paper size,
[Auto]
paper type, and tray selection).
The reproduction ratio is set automatically based on
the original size and paper size.
[100% (1:1)]
Copy at 100%.
● Selecting the Feed Tray
Preset Scaling
[Auto]
Copy by enlarging or reducing a standard size
The feed tray is selected automatically from the tray
original to another standard size paper.
selection.
[Zoom]
Feed tray selection
Specify the reproduction ratio to enlarge or reduce the
When using a paper size that is different from the
original when copying. Specify the reproduction ratio
original size, or to use a tray set [Manual] in [Tray
from 50% to 200%.
selection], select the feed tray.

When you have selected "Auto", the reproduction

size is set automatically to match the paper size. When [Tray selection] has been set to [Manual]
(p. 2-10 "Feed tray") for all feed trays, [Auto] cannot be selected.

When [Mixed size original] has been specified,

1 Press [Reproduction size]. only [Auto] can be selected. (p. 2-28 "Mixed size
The [Reproduction size] screen is displayed. original")

1 Press [Feed tray].

The [Feed tray] screen is displayed.
The settings for each tray are displayed.

2 Specify the reproduction ratio.

To enter any number, press the empty field at the
lower left and enter the number using [S] and [T]
or the numeric keys.
• The icon to the left of the tray button indicates
the amount of paper remaining in the tray.
3 Press [OK]. When (standard tray: ) is displayed,
The settings are confirmed and the previous this indicates that there is no paper. Load
screen is displayed. paper.

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2 Select the feed tray. 3 Press [Details].

The [Paper size] screen for the selected feed tray
is displayed.
3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

● Changing the Feed Tray Setting

To change the tray setting, select a feed tray and
press [Details].
When changing the paper loaded in a tray, be sure 2
to change the [Feed tray] settings.
■ Paper size
[Auto]
Standard-size paper is detected automatically and its 4 Select the paper size to use.
size is displayed on the [Feed tray] screen. To configure the paper type, go to Step 2 in
[Irregular size] "Paper type".
Select to print out unregistered irregular-sized sheets.
For sheet width, the width of each sheet tray guide is
specified. For length, the maximum value of each tray
5 Press [OK].
is specified. The settings are confirmed and the [Feed tray]
Paper size selection screen is displayed.
The non-standard paper sizes registered by the
administrator in advance are displayed. For the ■ Paper type
standard tray only, the factory presets card and
envelope sizes. Select from the following.
[Plain], [IJ paper], [Matt coated], [High-quality],
● When you select [Irregular size], you do not [Card-IJ]
need to configure [Custom paper entry] in the
"Admin. Settings". If you use an "Irregular size" ● The displayed paper types vary depending on
that the administrator has registered, print the feed tray.
speed and paper alignment improve. It is ● The machine selects the color profile according
recommended to register an irregular sheet to the selected paper type. (When you change
size before using it. the paper type, the printing result changes.) If
For details, ask your administrator. the printing result is not what you expected,
● Unregistered irregular-sized sheets cannot be change the paper type.
output to the high capacity stacker. Register an
irregular sized sheet before use.
1 Display the [Paper size] screen.
When using a tray loaded with special paper, it is Follow Steps 1 to 3 in "Changing the Feed Tray
recommended that you set [Tray selection] to Setting".
[Manual]. (p. 2-13 "Configuring the [Tray
selection] Setting")

1 Press [Feed tray].

2 Select the feed tray.

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2 Press [Paper type]. 4 Press [OK].

The [Paper type] screen is displayed. The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

■ D-Feed Check
Select whether to detect the feeding of multiple sheets
of paper. Normally, select [ON]. This function uses
light permeability to detect multiple sheets of paper, so
when using paper printed on the back or paper with a
dark base color or envelopes, select [OFF].
[ON], [OFF]

1 Display the [Paper size] screen.

3 Select the paper type. Follow Steps 1 to 3 in "Changing the Feed Tray Setting".

When the paper thickness changes, go to Step 3

in "Feed ctrl.".
2 Press [Paper type].
The [Paper type] screen is displayed.

4 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
3 Press [ON] for D-Feed Check.
screen is displayed.
4 Press [OK].
■ Feed ctrl. The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
The timing for paper feeding is adjusted to suit the
paper thickness. Select from the following.
[Standard], [Thin], [Thick], [Envelope], [Card]

When you have selected [Envelope] for the

standard tray, duplex printing cannot be performed
from the standard tray.

The displayed settings vary depending on the

selected feed tray.

1 Display the [Paper size] screen.

Follow Steps 1 to 3 in "Changing the Feed Tray Setting".

2 Press [Paper type].

The [Paper type] screen is displayed.

3 Select the paper feed setting.

When using special paper, you can specify the
adjustment values U1 to U5 in advance and add
settings. For more information, consult your
dealer (or authorized service representative).

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● Configuring the [Tray selection] [Map/Pencil]

Select this for originals with a lot of subtle colors or
Setting fine lines, such as a map, or for originals with pencil
When you have selected [Auto] on the [Feed tray] drawings.
screen, the machine automatically selects the feed
tray to use from among the feed trays with [Tray When you have selected [Line/Photo], [Photo], or
selection] set to [Auto]. [Map/Pencil], specify the dot process.
[OFF]
When loading special paper (high-quality paper, Dot process is not performed.
colored paper, thick paper, letterhead, etc.), you [70 lpi]
can prevent the unnecessary use of special paper Reproduce photos with a halftone dot of 70 lpi.
by setting [Tray selection] to [Manual].
[100 lpi]
Reproduce photos with a halftone dot of 100 lpi.
1 Press [Feed tray]. 2
The [Feed tray] screen is displayed. 1 Press [Original].
The [Original] screen is displayed.

2 Configure the [Tray selection]

setting.
The button switches between [Auto] and [Manual]
2 Select the original type.
each time it is pressed.

3 Press [OK]. 3 When you select [Line/Photo],

The settings are confirmed and the previous [Photo], or [Map/Pencil], specify
screen is displayed.
the dot processing.

Original
4 Press [OK].
Select the type of original for the appropriate image The settings are confirmed and the previous
processing and then printing. screen is displayed.

[Line/Photo]
Select this when the original has both text and
photos.
[Line]
Select this when the original has text or illustrations.
[Photo]
Select this when the original has photos.

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Scanning level Duplex/Simplex

You can adjust the scanning density of originals. Specify the sides of the original to be read and the
Select from the following. sides of the paper to be printed on.
The current settings (the original scanning side and
[1] - [5] output) are displayed on the screen.
The lower the setting (toward [1]), the lighter the
density. The higher the setting (toward [5]), the darker
the density.

1 Press [Scanning level].

The [Scanning level] screen is displayed. Original scanning side Output

■ Original Scanning Side

[Simplex], [Duplex]

■ Original Paging Direction

When the original is two-sided, select how pages of
the original are turned.
[Left / Right], [Top / Bottom]

■ Original orientation
2 Select the scanning level. [Top side up]
Select this when loading the original with the top of
the original facing toward the back of the platen glass
3 Press [OK]. or the ADF.

The settings are confirmed and the previous [Top side left]
screen is displayed. Select this when loading the original with the top of
the original facing toward the left of the platen glass
or the ADF.
You can make the background color (base color)
lighter so that the text is easier to read when
copying text originals with a background color or
colored paper. (p. 2-36 "Base color level")

Top side up Top side left

■ Output
Select the layout of the printout.
[Simplex], [Duplex]

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■ Output Paging Direction ● Simplex Copying of a Two-

When copying both sides of the original, select how sided Original
pages are turned.
Load the original in the ADF.
[Left / Right], [Top / Bottom]

1 Press [Duplex/Simplex].
● Duplex Copying
2 In [Original], press [Duplex].
1 Press [Duplex/Simplex].
The [Duplex/Simplex] screen is displayed. 3 In [Original], select the [Paging
Direction] setting.
2
4 Select the original orientation.

5 In [Output], press [Simplex].

6 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

2 Specify the sides of the original to

scan.
• When you have selected you select [Duplex],
select how pages of the original are turned.

Buttons that do not need to be configured are

grayed out.

3 Select the original orientation.

4 In [Output], press [Duplex].

5 In [Output], select the [Paging

Direction] setting.

6 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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You can register frequently used functions to the direct access area of the [Basic] screen or to the [Selections] screen.

The user who is logged in can register the user's own functions to the direct access area or the [Selections] screen
when [Login setting] has been set to [Required]. The functions configured by the administrator are displayed in the
direct access area and the [Selections] screen when [Login setting] has been set to [Not required].

Direct access area of the [Basic] screen [Selections] screen

The following are the functions that can be "Paper folding" (p. 2-47)
registered to the direct access area in the [Basic] or "Booklet" (p. 2-48)
[Selections] screen. "Output tray" (p. 2-50)
"Save as default" (p. 2-18) "Paper guide control" (p. 2-51)
"Check setting" (p. 2-18) "Jump wing control" (p. 2-52)
"Save/Call setting" (p. 2-19) "Head cleaning" (p. 2-52)
"Select layout" (p. 2-22) "Front door release" (p. 2-53)
"Copy and pause" (p. 2-23) "View balance" (p. 2-53)
"Additional copies" (p. 2-24) "Overlay" (p. 2-53)
"Save to folder" (p. 2-24)
"Save to archive" (p. 2-25)
"ADF scan & pause" (p. 2-26)
"Scanning size" (p. 2-27)
"Mixed size original" (p. 2-28)
"Book shadow erase" (p. 2-28)
"Multi-up" (p. 2-29)
"Stamp Page/Date" (p. 2-31)
"Image quality" (p. 2-35)
"Gamma control" (p. 2-35)
"Image control" (p. 2-36)
"Base color level" (p. 2-36)
"Print density" (p. 2-37)
"Program" (p. 2-37)
"Add cover" (p. 2-42)
"Collate/slip sheet" (p. 2-43)
"Auto-Rotate" (p. 2-44)
"Staple/Punch" (p. 2-45)

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Direct Access entry 6 Press [Close].

The previous screen is displayed.
Up to 4 frequently used functions can be registered
to the direct access area of the [Basic] screen.
Selections entry
1 Press [Entry].
Up to 16 frequently used functions can be
The [Direct Access entry] screen is displayed. registered to the [Selections] screen.

1 Press [Selections].

2 Press [Entry]. 2
The [Selections entry] screen is displayed.

2 Press a button to register (or

change) a function.
The [Function list] screen is displayed.

3 Press a button to register (or

change) a function.
The [Function list] screen is displayed.

4 Press the button of the function

you want to register.
• To cancel registration, press [No Entry].

3 Press the button of the function 5 Press [OK].

you want to register. The settings are confirmed and the [Selections
• To cancel registration, press [No Entry]. entry] screen is displayed.

4 Press [OK]. 6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register

additional functions as needed.
The settings are confirmed and the [Direct Access
entry] screen is displayed.
7 Press [Close].
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to register The previous screen is displayed.
additional functions as needed.

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This section describes the copy functions that are configured with the [Functions] screen.

You can register frequently used functions to the [Basic] screen or the [Selections] screen. (p. 2-17 "Direct Access
entry", p. 2-17 "Selections entry")

Press [S] and [T] scroll the

list.

Save as default Check setting

Register the current settings to each user as a Confirm the copy mode settings and print the
personal default value. settings information. You can also register the
current settings as the default values and restore
This activates only in an environment where login the default values set by the administrator.
is necessary, and this button is not displayed in an
environment where login is not necessary. The user who is logged in can register or clear the
user's own default values when [Login setting] has
been set to [Required]. Only administrator can
1 Press [Functions] on the copy register or clear the common use default values
mode screen. when [Login setting] has been set to [Not
required].

2 Press [Save as default].

The current settings are registered as the login
user's default values.

3 Press [OK].
The previous screen is displayed.
On the [Check setting] screen, you can print the
current default or clear the default values.

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● Confirming the Settings and

2 Press [Save as default].
Printing a List of the Settings
The current settings are registered as the default
Confirm the settings and print the settings as a list. values of copy mode for the user that is currently
logged in.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen. 3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
2 Press [Check setting].
The [Check setting] screen is displayed.
Check the current settings. ● Clearing the Default Values
2
Return the registered default values to those set by
the administrator. (If the administrator has not
registered the default values, the factory values
return.)

The user who is logged in can clear the user's

own default values when [Login setting] has been
set to [Required]. Only administrator can clear the
common use default values when [Login setting]
has been set to [Not required].

1 Press [Check setting].

3 Press [Print this list].
The copy mode settings are printed and the
2 Press [Initialize].
[Check setting] screen is displayed.
3 Press [OK].
4 Press [OK]. The settings are confirmed and the previous
The previous screen is displayed. screen is displayed.

Save/Call setting
● Registering the Default Values
Frequently used settings information can be
Confirm the current settings, and register them as
registered and retrieved later as needed. You can
the default values.
register up to 10 settings with multiple combined
functions.
The user who is logged in can register the user's
You can also display the [Save/Call setting]
own default values when [Login setting] has been
screen by pressing the [∗] key on the operation
set to [Required]. Only administrator can register
panel in copy mode.
the common use default values when [Login
setting] has been set to [Not required].
You can register the following settings in copy
mode.
1 Press [Check setting]. "Copies" (p. 2-4)
The [Check setting] screen is displayed. "Original" (p. 2-13)
Check the current settings. "Reproduction size" (p. 2-10)
"Feed tray" (p. 2-10)

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"Color mode" (p. 2-9)

"Scanning level" (p. 2-14) 3 Press [Save/Call setting].
"Duplex/Simplex" (p. 2-14) The [Save/Call setting] screen is displayed.
"Copy and pause" (p. 2-23)
"Save to folder" (p. 2-24)
"Save to archive" (p. 2-25)
"ADF scan & pause" (p. 2-26)
"Scanning size" (p. 2-27)
"Mixed size original" (p. 2-28)
"Book shadow erase" (p. 2-28)
"Multi-up" (p. 2-29)
"Stamp Page/Date" (p. 2-31)
"Image quality" (p. 2-35)
"Gamma control" (p. 2-35)
"Image control" (p. 2-36)
• [No Entry] is displayed for buttons that do not
"Base color level" (p. 2-36)
have registered settings.
"Print density" (p. 2-37)
"Program" (p. 2-37)
"Collate/slip sheet" (p. 2-43) 4 Press [No Entry].
"Auto-Rotate" (p. 2-44) The [Setting entry] screen is displayed.
"Add cover" (p. 2-42)
"Staple/Punch" (p. 2-45)
"Paper folding" (p. 2-47)
"Booklet" (p. 2-48)
"Output tray" (p. 2-50)
"Overlay" (p. 2-53)

● Saving Settings

1 Use the copy mode screen to

configure the copy functions you 5 Confirm the setting.
want to save or retrieve. The current settings are displayed on the [Setting
entry] screen.

2 Press [Functions] on the copy To add a name to a button, go to Step 3 in

"Renaming the Settings".
mode screen.

Only administrator can register settings shared by

all users when [Login setting] has been set to
[Required]. During this step, press [Setting is
shared by all users].

6 Press [Register].
The copy mode settings set in Step 1 are registered.
• The registration name is displayed as "M" with
a registration number ([M-1] to [M-9] and [M-
0]).

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7 Press [Close]. 2 Press a button to rename.

The previous screen is displayed. The [Setting call] screen is displayed.

● Retrieving Settings

1 Press [Save/Call setting].

Follow Steps 2 and 3 in "Saving Settings".

2 Press the button of the setting to

retrieve.
2
The [Setting call] screen is displayed.
Confirm the setting.
3 Press [Rename].
The [Rename] screen is displayed.

3 Press [Retrieve].
The setting is retrieved and the copy mode screen
is displayed. 4 Enter a name and press [OK].
• Enter a name up to 10 characters long, and
press [OK]. (p. 19 "Entering Text")
● Renaming the Settings • To erase the character to the left side of the
cursor for entering a new character, press
Rename the buttons with registered settings. [Clear].

Users without administrative authority cannot

rename shared registered settings (buttons with 5 Press [Close].
the shared mark ).
If you want to register a new setting, press
[Register] at this step.
1 Display the [Save/Call setting]
screen. 6 Press [Close].
Follow Steps 2 and 3 in "Saving Settings". The previous screen is displayed.

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● Deleting Settings
Select layout
Users without administrative authority cannot Set various finishing settings by selecting an output
delete shared registered settings (buttons with the
image.
shared mark ).

1 Display the [Save/Call setting]

screen.
Follow Steps 2 and 3 in "Saving Settings".

2 Press the button of the setting to

delete.
The [Setting call] screen is displayed.

3 Press [Delete].
The actual display may be different than the
The message "This setting will be deleted. Are above screenshot depending on the optional
you sure?" appears. equipment connected.

4 Press [Yes]. 1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.
5 Press [Close].
The previous screen is displayed. 2 Press [Select layout].
The [Select layout] screen is displayed.

3 Select the output image.

The [Duplex/Simplex] screen is displayed.

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4 Select the [Paging Direction] Copy and pause

(when selecting [Duplex]) and
[Original orientation] settings. This function is useful for high-volume copying.
One sheet is copied and then copying stops,
enabling you to check the result of the settings.

When [Collate] has been set to [Sort], you can use

Copy and pause to copy only one set. (p. 2-43
"Collate/slip sheet")

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen. 2
2 Press [Copy and pause].
Copy and pause is set.
• Press again to cancel the setting.
5 Press [OK].
After the necessary settings are completed, press
The output settings are completed and the copy the [START] key to begin scanning of the original.
mode screen is displayed. One sheet (set) is printed, and then the following
screen is displayed.

• To continue copying without changing the

settings, press [Continue].
• To change the settings, press [Setting chg.],
and then change the settings. (p. 4-6
"Changing Settings During Printing" in
"Printer")
• To cancel copying, press [Cancel].

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Additional copies 4 Use the numeric keys to specify

the number of sets.
Print one or more copies of previously copied
original data. (You do not need to scan the original
again.) You can also change the setting as needed. 5 Press [OK].
Printing of additional copies starts.
Additional copies cannot be made in the following
cases:
• When the administrator has set "Additional Save to folder
copies" to [OFF]
• When auto reset has been executed after Save scanned originals and their settings as data to
copying the original the machine. You can retrieve the data and print it
• When the owner is logged out when needed.

When the administrator has set [Folder function]

1 Immediately after completing to [OFF], [Save to folder] is not displayed.
copying, press [Functions] on the
copy mode screen. Data saved in folders is retrieved using the
[Folder] screen in printer mode. (p. 4-9 "[Folder]
Screen" in "Printer")
2 Press [Additional copies].
The following screen is displayed.
■ Save to folder
[OFF]
Do not save the data.
[Save]
Save the data in a folder.
[Save & Copy]
Save data in a folder, and then print the data.

■ Directory
The folders configured by the administrator in
advance are displayed in the [Directory] list.
3 Change the setting as needed, and Data from all users can be saved in shared folders.
The personal folders to which users who are logged
press [Close].
in can save data are displayed when [Login setting]
has been set to [Required].

■ Owner
Specify the owner of data to save.

■ Job name
Type or edit the job name of data to save.

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■ PIN code
7 Specify the PIN code.
Select whether to assign a PIN code for data to save.
To add a PIN code when saving the data, press
[Not use]
[Use].
Do not specify a PIN code.
[Use]
Specify a PIN code (up to eight numbers).

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.

2 Press [Save to folder]. 2

The [Save to folder] screen is displayed.

Use the numeric keys to enter a PIN code (up to 8

numbers) on the [PIN code] screen, and press
[OK].
• The entered PIN code is displayed with
asterisks " ".
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.

8 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
3 Select the save operation.
Press [Save] or [Save & Copy].
Save to archive
4 Select the storage directory. Save scanned originals and the settings as data to
an optional external controller (ComColorExpress
IS1000C/IS950C). You can retrieve the data and
5 Change the owner name. print it when needed.
To change the name, press [Owner] and specify
the owner name. ● This function is displayed when an optional
external controller is connected to the machine.
• Enter a name up to 10 characters long on the
● For information on how to retrieve data saved
text input screen. (p. 19 "Entering Text")
to the archive, see the guide of the external
controller.
When login is necessary, the name of the logged
in user is displayed and the name cannot be
changed. ■ Save to archive
[OFF]
6 Change the job name. Do not save the data.
To change the name, press [Job name] and type [Save]
or edit the job name. Save the data.
• Enter a name up to 10 characters long on the
text input screen. (p. 19 "Entering Text")

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■ Owner
ADF scan & pause
Specify the owner of data to save.

When copying a quantity of originals that cannot be

■ Job name loaded at one time in the ADF, these can be copied
as one job. Up to 1,000 one-sided originals or 500
Type or edit the job name of data to save. two-sided originals can be copied as one job.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy ● The maximum number of sheets that can be
loaded at one time in the ADF is 100 sheets
mode screen. (with a paperweight of 80 g/m2 (21.3-lb bond)).
● Scan all originals using the ADF, and do not
use the platen glass.
2 Press [Save to archive].
The [Save to archive] screen is displayed.
1 Press [Functions] on the copy
mode screen.

2 Press [ADF scan & pause].

ADF scan & pause is set.
• Press again to cancel the setting.
The following screen is displayed after copying
starts and all loaded originals have been scanned.

3 Press [Save].

4 Change the owner name.

By default, the name of the logged in user is
displayed. To change the name, press [Owner]
and specify the owner name.
• Enter a name up to 10 characters long on the
• When there are additional originals, load the
text input screen. (p. 19 "Entering Text")
originals in the ADF and press [Scan].
• When there are no additional originals, press
5 Change the job name. [Print] to start copying of the scanned originals.
To change the name, press [Job name] and type
or edit the job name.
• Enter a name up to 10 characters long on the
text input screen. (p. 19 "Entering Text")

6 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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● Entering the Size of the Original

Scanning size
When the original is a non-standard size that is not
registered, specify the size of the original to be
Specify the scanning size for originals.
scanned.

● Selecting standard size or

1 Display the [Scanning size]
registered size
screen.
Select a standard paper size or registered paper Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Selecting standard size
size by the administrator. or registered size".
[Auto]
Standard size originals are detected automatically. If 2 Enter the original size. 2
the original is a standard size, normally select [Auto].
Press the input box of [Numerical input], and enter
Original size list the numbers using [S] and [T] or the numeric
When selecting a paper size that is different from the keys.
original even though the original is a registered size
Specify the size in a range of 90 to 303 mm (W) by
or standard size, select from the original size list.
148 to 432 mm (H) (3 9/16" to 11 15/16" (W) by
When the administrator has registered paper sizes in 5 13/16" to 17" (H)).
advance with "Custom paper entry", registered paper
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
sizes are displayed.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
mode screen.
screen is displayed.

2 Press [Scanning size].

The [Scanning size] screen is displayed.

Original size list [Numerical input]

3 Select the original size from the

original size list.

4 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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Mixed size original Book shadow erase

Specify this option when loading originals with Erase shadows that appear in the center of copies
multiple sizes. when copying an open book.

● Only originals with one side of equivalent When placing a book on the platen glass, place it
length (A4-LEF and A3, B4 and B5, Ledger and top side up and aligned with the arrow at the
Letter-LEF) can be scanned together. upper left of the glass surface. This function
● You cannot use "Mixed size original" and cannot be used with the book placed vertically or
"Booklet", "Book shadow erase", "Multi-up", or at an angle.
"Overlay" at the same time. (p. 2-48 "Booklet",
p. 2-28 "Book shadow erase", p. 2-29 "Multi-
up", p. 2-53 "Overlay")
● Specify [Mixed size original] when scanning
YES
originals of various sizes on different pages as
[Sort] on the platen glass.
● A job with mixed-size originals cannot be
output to the high capacity stacker.

You can use any combination of the original size

copying with the platen glass.
NO

1 Load the originals so that the

sides of equivalent length are
aligned.

2 Select [Auto] for [Feed tray].

NO
For information on how to configure the feed tray
settings, see "Feed tray" (p. 2-10).

3 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.
■ Center erase
[ON], [OFF]
4 Press [Mixed size original].
"Mixed size original" is set.
• Press again to cancel the setting.

Original
orientation
in the ADF

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■ Erasure width
Multi-up
[10mm](3/8"), [20mm](13/16"), [30mm](1 3/16"),
[40mm](1 9/16"), [50mm](1 15/16")
Impose several pages of an original onto one
sheet.
1 Press [Functions] on the copy You can select [Plural] or [Single]
mode screen.
You cannot use "Multi-up" and "Mixed size
original" or "Overlay" at the same time. (p. 2-28
2 Press [Book shadow erase]. "Mixed size original", p. 2-53 "Overlay")

The [Book shadow erase] screen is displayed.

● Setting Multi-up (Plural)

2
Impose continuous pages onto one sheet.

■ Original orientation
[Top side up]
Select this when loading originals in an orientation
from which they can be read normally.
[Top side left]
Select this when loading originals so that the top of
the original is aligned with the left edge.

3 Press [ON].
■ Pages/sheet
4 Select the erasure width. Select the number of pages per sheet.
[2], [4], [8]

5 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
■ Layout order
screen is displayed. When you have selected [2]
[Left to right (T to B)], [Right to left (B to T)]
When you have selected [4] or [8]
[Left top to right], [Left top to bottom], [Right top
to left], [Right top to bottom]

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

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● Setting Multi-up (Single)

2 Press [Multi-up].
The [Multi-up] screen is displayed. This imposes multiple copies of the same original
onto one sheet.

■ Original orientation
[Top side up]
Select this option when loading originals in an
orientation from which they can be read normally.
[Top side left]
Select this option when loading originals so that the
top of the original is aligned with the left edge.

■ Pages/sheet
[Output image] displays an output image that
reflects the settings. Select the number of pages per sheet.
[2], [4], [8]

3 Select the original orientation.

1 Display the [Multi-up] screen.
4 Press [Plural]. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Setting Multi-up".

2 Select the original orientation.

3 Press [Single].

[Output image] displays an output image that

reflects the settings.

5 Select the number of pages per

sheet. [Output image] displays an output image that
reflects the settings.

6 Select the layout order.

4 Select the number of pages per
sheet.
7 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed. 5 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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■ Stamp start page

Stamp Page/Date
Specify the initial page to stamp (1 to 1000).
Example: When the stamp start page has been set to
Stamp the page number, date, etc. on the header or [2] and the stamp start number has been set to [3]
footer.

● The page number, date, and text cannot be

stamped together in the same position.
● The page number and date cannot be stamped
on slip sheet paper or cover paper. (p. 2-42
"Add cover", p. 2-43 "Collate/slip sheet")
● When using this with "Multi-up", the page
number and date are stamped on each page of
the copy paper, not on the original page. 2
However, when using "Booklet", the page
number and date are stamped on each page
after the booklet is created.
● Specifying the reproduction ratio does not 1 Press [Functions] on the copy
affect the stamped size of the page number mode screen.
and date.

● Stamping the Page Number 2 Press [Stamp Page/Date].

The [Page] screen is displayed.
Stamp the page number on the header or footer.

■ Stamp position
[Top L], [Top C], [Top R], [Bottom L], [Bottom C],
[Bottom R]

■ Transparency
[OFF]
Remove images in the stamp area to create a white
space, and stamp the page number in that white space.
[ON]
Stamp page number on top when the stamp area and
images overlap.
3 Press [ON].
■ Start number
Specify the initial number to stamp (1 to 9999).
4 Select the stamp position.

5 Select the transparency.

6 Specify the start number.

Use [S] and [T] to enter a number between 1
and 9999. You cannot enter "0".
• You can also enter the number using the
numeric keys.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.

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■ Stamped date
7 Specify the stamp start page.
[Today's date]
Use [S] and [T] to enter a number between 1
Today's date (the date set on the machine) is
and 1000. You cannot enter "0".
stamped.
• You can also enter the number using the [Specified date]
numeric keys. Specify the date to be stamped.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
To not stamp on the cover, set "Stamp start page"
to "2" (For duplex printing, set this to "3" 1 Display the [Stamp Page/Date]
depending on the case). screen.
Follow Steps 1 to 2 (p. 2-31) in "Stamping the
8 Press [OK]. Page Number".

The settings are confirmed and the previous

screen is displayed. 2 Press [Date].
The [Date] screen is displayed.

● Stamping the Date

Print the date on the header or footer.

■ Stamp position
[Top L], [Top C], [Top R], [Bottom L], [Bottom C],
[Bottom R]

■ Transparency
[OFF]
Remove images in the stamp area to create a white
space, and stamp the date in that white space.
3 Press [ON].
[ON]
Stamp date on top when the stamp area and images 4 Select the date stamp position.
overlap.
• You cannot select the position for stamping the
page number and text.
■ Applied page
Select the page(s) to stamp the date. 5 Select the transparency.
[All pages], [First page]

6 Select the pages to apply.

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■ Input text
7 Select the date to be stamped.
Enter the text using alphanumeric characters.
Select [Specified date] to display the [Specified
date] screen.
Press the input box and enter the date using [S]
1 Display the [Stamp Page/Date]
and [T] or the numeric keys. screen.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key. Follow Steps 1 to 2 (p. 2-31) in "Stamping the
Page Number".

2 Press [Text].
The [Text] screen is displayed.
2

• Press [OK] on the [Specified date] screen to

confirm the setting and display the [Date]
screen.

8 Press [OK].
3 Press [ON].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
4 Select the text stamp position.
• You cannot select the position for stamping the
● Stamping the Text page number and date.

Stamp the text (comment) on the header or footer.

5 Select the transparency.
■ Stamp position
[Top L], [Top C], [Top R], [Bottom L], [Bottom C],
6 Select the pages to apply.
[Bottom R]

■ Transparency
[OFF]
Remove images in the stamp area to create a white
space, and stamp the text in that white space.
[ON]
Stamp the text on top when the stamp area and
images overlap.

■ Applied page
Select the page(s) to stamp the text.
[All pages], [First page]

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7 Specify the text (character strings) 2 Press [Text size].

to be stamped. The [Text size] screen is displayed.
Select [Input text] to display the [Input text]
screen.
Select the type of text to enter. You can enter up
to 128 alphanumeric characters.

3 Specify the page.

Enter the number between 8pt and 32pt using [S]
and [T].
• Press [OK] on the [Input text] screen to confirm • You can also enter the number using the
the setting and display the [Text] screen. numeric keys.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
8 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous 4 Specify the date.
screen is displayed. Enter the number between 8pt and 32pt using [S]
and [T].
• You can also enter the number using the
● Setting the Text Size numeric keys.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
Specify the text size of page number, date, and text.

■ Page 5 Specify the text.

Enter the number between 8pt and 32pt using [S]
Specify the page number text size between 8pt and
and [T].
32pt.
• You can also enter the number using the
numeric keys.
■ Date • To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.

Specify the date text size between 8pt and 32pt.

6 Press [OK].
■ Text The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
Specify the text size between 8pt and 32pt.

1 Display the [Stamp Page/Date]

screen.
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Stamping the Page
Number" (p. 2-31).

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Image quality Gamma control

Specify the resolution for scanning originals. Adjust the color balance (CMYK) of scanned
images.
[Standard (300 × 300dpi)]
Select this when the original has mostly text. C [1] to R [7]
[Fine (300 × 600dpi)] The lower the setting (toward [1]), the stronger the
Select this when the original has photos. Scan with cyan (C) and the weaker the red (R) in the image. The
higher resolution. higher the setting (toward [7]), the stronger the red
(R) and the weaker the cyan (C) in the image.
M [1] to G [7]
1 Press [Functions] on the copy The lower the setting (toward [1]), the stronger the
mode screen. magenta (M) and the weaker the green (G) in the 2
image. The higher the setting (toward [7]), the
stronger the green (G) and the weaker the magenta
2 Press [Image quality]. (M) in the image.
The [Image quality] screen is displayed. Y [1] to B [7]
The lower the setting (toward [1]), the stronger the
yellow (Y) and the weaker the blue (B) in the image.
The higher the setting (toward [7]), the stronger the
blue (B) and the weaker the yellow (Y) in the image.
K [1] to [7]
The higher the setting (toward [7]), the stronger the
black (K) in the image, and the lower the setting
(toward [1]), the weaker the black (K) in the image.

When [Color mode] has been set to [Black],

[Cyan], or [Magenta], the gamma value can only
be adjusted for [K]. The gamma value cannot be
adjusted between C and R, M and G, or Y and B.
(p. 2-9 "Color mode")
3 Select the resolution.
1 Press [Functions] on the copy
4 Press [OK]. mode screen.
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
2 Press [Gamma control].
The [Gamma control] screen is displayed.

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3 Select the balance for each color. 4 Press [OK].

[Output image] displays a preview of the image The settings are confirmed and the previous
with the adjusted color balance. screen is displayed.

4 Press [OK]. Base color level

The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed. Make the background color (base color) lighter so
that the text is easier to read when copying text
originals with a background color or colored paper.
Image control
[Auto]
Specify the appropriate image processing settings The density of the background color is set
for scanned originals. automatically.
Base color level density [1] to [7]
[Auto]
The higher the value, the more the background color
The values are automatically configured based on the level is reduced.
"Color mode" and "Original" settings. (p. 2-9 "Color
mode", p. 2-13 "Original")
Photo/Line level [1] to [7] 1 Press [Functions] on the copy
The higher the setting (toward [7]), the higher the text mode screen.
recognition (even text with unclear outlines is
recognized as text).
Edge enhancement [1] to [7]
2 Press [Base color level].
The higher the setting (toward [7]), the greater the The [Base color level] screen is displayed.
emphasis on the edge of portions recognized as text.
Moire elimination [1] to [7]
The higher the setting (toward [7]), the greater the
reduction of moire in portions recognized as photos.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.

2 Press [Image control].

The [Image control] screen is displayed.

3 Select the base color level.

4 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

3 Select the image control.

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Print density Program

Adjust the print density to any of the five levels. This option is convenient when the number of
Select from the following. required copies varies by group (such as corporate
division or classes).
[-2] to [+2] You can program settings for the number of copies
Light Dark and sets, collating, slip sheets, and other options
Select a small value for light print and a large value for each group. This enables you to quickly print
for dark print. exactly the number of copies of the number of sets
you need.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy You can configure up to 60 groups.

mode screen. 2
■ Examples of Entering the Number of
2 Press [Print density]. Copies and Sets
The [Print density] screen is displayed. • Specify the number of copies between 1 and 9,999
and the number of sets between 1 and 99.
For example, to distribute a document to the parents of
all students in first grade in a school, you can use
[Program] to print by the number of sheets per class with
a single copy operation.

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6

Students 35 33 35 30 32 33

To output by group, configure the settings as follows.

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6

Copies 35 × 1 33 × 1 35 × 1 30 × 1 32 × 1 33 × 1
× Sets

3 Select a print density value. Even if two classes have the same number of students
(such as Classes 1 and 3 or Classes 2 and 6), you can
configure the settings as follows to output by the number
4 Press [OK].
of sheets per class.
The setting is completed, and the previous screen
is displayed. Classes 1 Classes 2 Class 4 Class 5
and 3 and 6
Copies 35 × 2 33 × 2 30 × 1 32 × 1
× Sets

■ Collate
Specify the type of collation ([Group] or [Sort]) for
program printing.
[Auto]
Copies are collated in sets when loaded on the ADF
and by page when loaded on the platen glass.
[Group]
Copy by page.
[Sort]
Copy in sets.

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■ Slip sheet ● Configuring the Program

Specify how slip sheets are inserted.
Configure new settings (copies, sets, etc.) for each
[OFF] group (01G to 60G).
Do not insert a slip sheet.
[Between sets] 1 Press [Functions] on the copy
Insert a slip sheet between sets. mode screen.
[Between groups]
Insert a slip sheet between groups.
2 Press [Program].
[Select tray]
When you select [Between sets] or [Between groups], The [Program (1)] screen is displayed.
specify the feed tray set in [Slip sheet].

■ Number on slip sheet

[ON]
Stamp the group number and set number when set to
[Between sets], and stamp the group number when
set to [Between groups].
[OFF]
Do not stamp numbers.

You cannot use this function with [Collate/slip

sheet] on the [Functions] screen. 3 Enter the number of copies and sets.
Press the input box and enter the number using
the numeric keys.
■ Offset output
After you enter the number of copies and sets, the
Stack each print job shifted apart from one another.
total number of copies is displayed.
[OFF]
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
Do not shift each print job apart from one another.
• Press the [∗] key to enter a number in the next
[Between sets]
input box.
Stack each print set shifted apart from one another.
• Press [S] and [T] to scroll the list.
[Between groups]
To use the settings without saving them, go to
Stack each print group shifted apart from one another.
Step 4. To save the settings, go to Step 3 in
"Saving a Program".
A multifunction finisher, face down offset stapler or
high capacity stacker is required to use this
setting.
4 Press [Next].
The [Program (2)] screen is displayed.

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5 Configure the [Collate], [Slip sheet], 4 Press [Register] on the [Program

and [Offset output] settings. list] screen.
The [Registration name] screen is displayed.
You cannot use this function with "Collate/slip
sheet" on the [Functions] screen.

6 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the copy mode
screen is displayed.

● Saving a Program 2
Save settings to retrieve and use later.
Up to 12 program settings can be saved and
recalled later as needed.
5 Enter the registration name of the
1 Display the [Program (1)] screen. program.
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the • Enter a name up to 10 characters long. (p. 19
Program". "Entering Text")

2 Enter the number of copies and sets. 6 Press [OK].

Press the input box and enter the number using The program is saved and the [Program list]
the numeric keys. screen is displayed.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key. • To only save the program, press [Close], and
• Press the [∗] key to enter a number in the next then press [Cancel] on the [Program (1)]
input box. screen.
• Press [S] and [T] to scroll the list. • To copy, press [Close] and then press [Next] on
the [Program (1)] screen.

3 Press [Save/Call].
The [Program list] screen is displayed.

When 12 program settings have already been

saved, delete one before saving a new program.
("Deleting a Program" (p. 2-41))

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● Retrieving a Program ● Renaming a Program

Retrieve a saved program.
1 Display the [Program (1)] screen.
1 Display the [Program (1)] screen. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the
Program".
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the
Program".
2 Press [Save/Call].
2 Press [Save/Call]. The [Program list] screen is displayed.

The [Program list] screen is displayed.

3 Select the program to rename.
Select one program.

4 Press [Rename].
The [Rename] screen is displayed.

3 Select the program to retrieve.

Select one program.

4 Press [Retrieve].
The [Program (1)] screen for the selected settings The current registration name is displayed in the
is displayed. input box.

5 Press [Next]. 5 Enter the new registration name.

The [Program (2)] screen is displayed. • Enter a name up to 10 characters long on the
text input screen. (p. 19 "Entering Text")

6 Configure the [Collate], [Slip sheet],

and [Offset output] settings. 6 Press [OK].
The new registration name is saved and the
[Program list] screen is displayed.
You cannot use this function with "Collate/slip
sheet" on the [Functions] screen. • To only rename the program, press [Close],
and then press [Cancel] on the [Program (1)]
screen.
7 Press [OK].
• To copy, press [Close] and then press [Next] on
The settings are confirmed and the copy mode the [Program (1)] screen.
screen is displayed.
• To return to the [Program (1)] screen, press
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● Changing the program settings ● Deleting a Program

Change the number of copies and sets for the
program. 1 Display the [Program (1)] screen.
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the
1 Display the [Program (1)] screen. Program".

Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the

Program". 2 Press [Save/Call].
The [Program list] screen is displayed.
2 Press [Save/Call].
The [Program list] screen is displayed. 3 Select the program to delete.
You can also select multiple programs. 2
3 Select the program with the
settings to change. 4 Press [Delete].
The message "Selected setting will be deleted.
4 Press [Retrieve]. Are you sure?" appears.

The [Program (1)] screen is displayed.

5 Press [Yes].
5 Enter the number of copies and The program is deleted and the [Program list]
screen is displayed.
sets.
• See "Configuring the Program" (p. 2-38) for
6 Press [Close].
details on how to enter the number of copies
and sets. The [Program (1)] screen is displayed.

6 Press [Overwrite]. 7 Press [Cancel].

The changes are saved. 8
• To only change the program, press [Cancel].
• To copy, press [Close] and then press [Next] on
the [Program (1)] screen.

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Add cover 4 Configure the cover settings.

Select [Yes] or [No] for [Front cover] and [Back
Add preprinted sheets or colored paper that has cover].
been loaded in the tray, to the front and back of the
printouts as covers.
5 Press the select tray button.
Press [Yes] to display the [Select tray] screen.
■ Binding side
Select the binding side of the paper.
[Left], [Right], [Upper]

■ Front cover
[No]
[Yes]
A cover is added to the front of the printouts.
Select the feed tray to use.

■ Back cover
Select the feed tray that is loaded with cover
[No] paper, and press [OK].
[Yes] The cover paper settings are confirmed and the
A cover is added to the back of the printouts. [Add cover] screen is displayed.
Select the feed tray to use.

You cannot use paper of a different size from that

6 Press [OK].
of the paper to be copied. The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen. 7 Load the cover paper.
Load cover paper in the tray selected in Step 5.

2 Press [Add cover].

● The side in which the paper is loaded varies
The [Add cover] screen is displayed. depending on the tray.
Standard tray: Load the paper with the first
page facing up.
Feed tray: Load the paper with the first page
facing down.
See "Loading Paper" (p. 27) in "Print
Preparations".
● Change the paper type and feed control
settings to match the paper to be loaded.
(p. 2-10 "Feed tray")

3 Select the binding side.

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● Configuring the Slip Sheet Setting

Collate/slip sheet
Insert a slip sheet between sets or jobs.
Specify the paper output method when copying
■ Slip sheet
multiple copies. You can configure the [Slip sheet]
and [Offset output] settings. [OFF]
[Between sets]
Insert a slip sheet between sets, based on the unit
● Configuring the Collate Setting specified in [Collate].
[Between jobs]
Specify the collate method when copying multiple Insert a slip sheet between print jobs.
copies.
■ Select tray
[Auto] 2
Copies are collated in sets when the original is loaded When selecting [Between sets] or [Between jobs],
on the ADF and by page when the original is loaded select the tray in which [Slip sheet] is loaded.
on the platen glass. [Standard tray/High capacity feeder], [Feed tray1],
[Group] [Feed tray2], [Feed tray3]
Collate by page.
[Sort]
■ Number on slip sheet
Collate in sets.
Stamp numbers or letters on slip sheets.
[OFF] Nothing is stamped.
1 Press [Functions] on the copy
[1, 2, 3 ...]
mode screen. Numbers are stamped on slip sheets in numerical
order (1, 2, 3...).

2 Press [Collate/slip sheet]. [A B C ...]

Letters are stamped on slip sheets in alphabetical
The [Collate/slip sheet] screen is displayed. order up to three digits (A, B, C...Z, AB, AC...). (Up to
ZZZ)

The text is printed at the bottom (within approx. 5 mm

(3/16") of the edge) or top (within approx. 5 mm
(3/16") of the edge) of the sheet.

Output
orientation

or

Regular-sized paper, Irregular-sized paper

3 Select the collate method. irregular-sized paper which has not been
To configure [Slip sheet] or [Offset output], go to specified in [Custom registered to the printer
paper entry] driver
Step 2 (p. 2-43) in the procedure for configuring
that setting.

It is recommended that you set [Tray selection] to

4 Press [OK]. [Manual] on the [Feed tray] screen, when using
special paper as slip sheets.
The settings are confirmed and the copy mode
screen is displayed.

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● Configuring the Offset Output

1 Display the [Collate/slip sheet] screen.
Setting
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the Collate Setting".
This function outputs each printout shifted apart
2 Select the position where slip from one another.

sheets are to be inserted. An optional multifunction finisher, face down offset

stapler or high capacity stacker is required to use
this setting.
3 Select the feed tray for slip sheets.
Pressing the "Select tray" button will display the [OFF]
[Select tray] screen. [Between sets]
Stack each collated set shifted apart from one
another.
[Between jobs]
Stack each print job shifted apart from one another.

■ Paper that can be offset

• When using the face down offset stapler:
131 mm × 148 mm to 305 mm × 550 mm (5 3/16"
× 5 13/16" to 12" × 21 5/8")
• When using a multifunction finisher:
A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger, Legal,
Select the feed tray that is loaded with slip Letter, Letter-LEF, Foolscap, custom size
sheets, and press [OK]. (203 mm × 182 mm to 297 mm × 488 mm (8" ×
The slip sheet settings are confirmed and the 7 3/16" to 11 11/16" × 19 3/16"))
[Collate/slip sheet] screen is displayed. • When using the high capacity stacker:
90 mm × 182 mm to 340 mm × 432 mm (3 9/16"
× 7 3/16" to 13 3/8" × 17")
4 Select "Number on slip sheet" as
needed.
1 Display the [Collate/slip sheet]
5 Press [OK]. screen.
The settings are confirmed and the copy mode Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the Collate
screen is displayed. Setting".

2 Select the offset output setting.

3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the copy mode
screen is displayed.

Auto-Rotate

This rotates the image 90 degrees automatically

when the orientations of the original and paper do
not match, even if the paper size loaded in the tray
matches the size of the loaded original. Normally,
select [ON].

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• When using non-standard size paper

Staple/Punch Paper length exceeds 297 mm (11 11/16") : 2 to
65 sheets
Paper width and length exceed 216 mm (8 1/2") :
Configure the staple and punch settings.
2 to 65 sheets
Other than the above: 2 to 100 sheets
● An optional multifunction finisher is required to
use this setting.
● If the face down offset stapler has been
connected, you can configure only the staple
settings. Paper feed and
● You cannot use "Staple/Punch" and "Booklet" output direction
at the same time. (p. 2-48 "Booklet")
297 mm (11 11/16")
2
* When using plain paper and recycled paper
● Configuring the Staple Setting 2
(85 g/m (23- lb bond))

Staple at the specified position.

■ When using the face down offset
When printing jobs that exceed the maximum stapler
number of sheets that can be stapled, the sheets
are output without being stapled. <Types of paper that can be stapled>
• Paper size: A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5, B5-LEF,
Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-LEF, Foolscap
■ When using the multifunction
finisher
182 mm-297 mm
(7 3/16"- 11 11/16")
<Types of paper that can be stapled>
Paper feed and
• Paper size: A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger,
output direction
Legal, Letter, Letter-LEF, Foolscap and custom
size* 257 mm-432 mm
(10 1/8"- 17")
* The administrator must register the paper size
in advance. Ask your administrator.
• Paper weight: 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 210 g/m2
(56-lb bond)
203 mm - 297 mm
(8" - 11 11/16") <Number of sheets that can be stapled>
Paper feed and • When using standard size paper
output direction A4, A4-LEF, B5, B5-LEF (Letter, Letter-LEF): 2 to
50 sheets*
182 mm - 432 mm Other than the above (A3, B4 (Ledger, Legal)): 2
(7 3/16" - 17")
to 25 sheets*
* When using plain paper and recycled paper
• Paper weight: 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 162 g/m2
(85 g/m2 (23- lb bond))
(43-lb bond)
When the paper weight exceeds 162 g/m2 (43-lb • When using irregular sized paper
bond), only one sheet can be stapled for the cover. Stapling is not possible."
<Number of sheets that can be stapled>
• When using standard size paper
A4 or A4-LEF/B5-LEF (Letter or Letter-LEF): 2 to
100 sheets*
Other standard size paper (A3 or B4 (Ledger or
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■ Original orientation
4 Select the binding side.
[Top side up]
Select this when loading originals in an orientation
from which they can be read normally. 5 Configure the staple setting.
[Top side left]
Select this when loading originals so that the top of
the original is aligned with the left edge.
6 Configure [Staple speed priority]
in [Details] as needed.
You can configure this only during simplex printing
■ Binding side when using the multifunction finisher.
Select the binding side of the paper.
[Left], [Right], [Upper]

■ Staple
Select the position for stapling. If you set [Staple
speed priority] in the details to [ON], the processing
speed of stapling does not decrease.
[OFF], [1 pos.] (or [Left 1], [Right 1]), [2 pos.],
[Details]

● [Left 1] and [Right 1] are displayed only when

[Binding side] is set to [Upper].
● If you set [Staple speed priority] to [ON], both 7 Press [OK].
ends of the staples will come out on the front
pages. The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

1 Press [Functions] on the copy ● Configuring the Punch Setting

mode screen. Punch holes in the paper.

The number of holes that can be punched varies

2 Press [Staple/Punch]. depending on the connected multifunction finisher.
The [Staple/Punch] screen is displayed.
<Types of paper that can be punched>
• Paper size
2 holes: A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger,
Legal, Letter, Letter-LEF
3 holes: A3, B4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger,
Letter-LEF
4 holes: A3, A4-LEF, Ledger, Letter-LEF
• Paper weight: 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 200 g/m2
(53-lb bond)

■ Original orientation
[Top side up]
[Output image] displays an output image that Select this option when loading originals in an
reflects the [Staple/Punch] settings. orientation from which they can be read normally.
[Top side left]
Select this option when loading originals so that the
3 Select the original orientation.
top of the original is aligned with the left edge.

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■ Binding side
Paper folding
Select the binding side of the paper.
[Left], [Right], [Upper]
Select this when folding paper in two.
■ Punch
● The multifunction finisher is required to use this
Specify the number of holes to be punched. function.
[OFF], [2 holes], [3 holes], [4 holes] ● You cannot use "2-fold" and "Staple/Punch" at
the same time.
1 Display the [Staple/Punch] screen. <Size of paper that can be folded>
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the Staple Setting". • A3, B4, A4, Ledger, Legal, Letter, Foolscap and
custom size*
2 Select the original orientation. 2

3 Select the binding side. 210 mm - 330 mm

(8 1/4" - 13")
Paper feed and
4 Configure the punch setting. output direction

280 mm - 457 mm
(11" - 18")
5 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous * The administrator must register the paper size
screen is displayed. in advance. Ask your administrator.
• Paper weight: 60 g/m2 (16-lb bond) to 90 g/m2
(24-lb bond)
● Specifying the binding margin
You can specify the binding margin so that staples ■ Original orientation
and punch holes are not in the printing area. [Top side up]
Specify the binding margin between 0 mm and 50
Select this when loading originals in an orientation
mm (1 15/16") (in 1 mm units).
from which they can be read normally.
[Top side left]
1 Display the [Staple/Punch] screen. Select this when loading originals so that the top of
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in "Configuring the Staple the original is aligned with the left edge.
Setting".
■ Paper folding type
[OFF], [2-fold]
2 Specify the binding margin.
• Press the input box and enter the number using
[S] and [T] or the numeric keys.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
• If part of the printing area is missing due to the
binding margin setting, press [Auto reduce].

3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous 2-fold
screen is displayed.

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■ Fold direction
Booklet
When you have selected [2-fold], specify which side
is to be printed if the paper is folded.
[Print inside]
Create a booklet by performing duplex printing
while imposing continuous pages and then folding
Simplex printing: Fold the paper with the printed
the paper in two. The paper can also be bound in
surface on the inside. the center with staples.
Duplex printing: Fold the paper with the first page on
the inside. ● The optional multifunction finisher is required to use
[Print outside] the [Fold] and [Fold + Staple] settings.
Simplex printing: Fold the paper with the printed ● You cannot use "Booklet" and "Mixed size
surface on the outside. original" at the same time. (p. 2-28 "Mixed size
Duplex printing: Fold the paper with the first page on original")
the outside. ● You cannot use "Booklet" and "Staple/Punch"
at the same time. (p. 2-45 "Staple/Punch")

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

■ Types of paper that can be used to
mode screen.
create booklets
Paper size: A3, B4, A4, Tabloid, [Ledger], Legal,
2 Press [Fold].
Letter, Foolscap and custom size*
The [Paper folding] screen is displayed.
* The administrator must register the paper size
in advance. Ask your administrator.

210 mm - 330 mm
(8 1/4" - 13")
Paper feed and
output direction

280 mm - 457 mm
(11" - 18")

• Paper weight: 60 g/m2 (16-lb bond) to 90 g/m2

(24-lb bond)
[Output image] displays an output image that
reflects the settings.
■ Booklet setting
Specify the imposition, paper folding, and staple
3 Select the original orientation.
settings when creating a booklet.
[OFF]
4 Select [2-fold]. Do not create a booklet. (Imposition only)
[Imposition]
Arrange the layout to create a booklet.
5 Select the fold direction or binding
[Fold]
side. Paper is folded in two.
[Fold + Staple]
6 Press [OK]. Paper is folded in two and bound in the center with staples.

The settings are confirmed and the previous

screen is displayed. ■ Binding side
Specify the binding side of the paper.
[Left to right], [Right to left], [Top / Bottom]

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■ Separate books ■ Center Margin and Auto Reduce

When you have selected [Paper folding] or [Fold + You can specify the center margin to the center of
Staple], some restrictions apply to the number of folded sections to prevent the folded sections from
sheets you can fold. not being visible when folded in two. Specify the
[Paper folding] creates a separate booklet every 5 center margin between 0 mm and 50 mm (1 15/16")
sheets (20 pages), and [Fold + Staple], a booklet (in 1 mm units).
every 15 sheets (60 pages). If a center margin you have specified would cause the
When the number of pages exceeds these numbers printed image not to fit on the sheet, you can
of sheets, one fold is made every number of sheets configure the image to be automatically reduced.
indicated above and the sheets are output (creating a
separate booklet).
1 Press [Functions] on the copy
The layout order is different depending on whether
center binding or side binding is performed for the mode screen. 2
separate stacks. Therefore, select [OFF] or [ON].

[OFF]
2 Press [Booklet].
Data is imposed to create a book by opening, The [Booklet] screen is displayed.
layering, and then binding the sheets (in the center).
When [OFF] has been selected, the sheets are not
stapled even if [Fold + Staple] is selected.
[ON]
Data is imposed to create a book by folding, layering,
and then binding the sheets (on the side).

When "OFF" has been selected for [Separate books]

and [Paper folding] has been set for a 60-page original

p.21-30 + p.31-40
p.11-20 + p.41-50
p.1-10 + p.51-60
3 Select the booklet type.

When you have selected [Fold] or [Fold + Staple],

[Imposition] is set to [ON] automatically. To disable
Imposition, press [Imposition] and select [OFF].

4 Select the binding side.

When "ON" has been selected for [Separate books] and
[Paper folding] has been set for a 60-page original 5 Specify [Separate books].

p.41-60

p.21-40

p.1-20

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6 Enter the center margin value. 2 Press [Output tray].

• Press the input box and enter the number using The [Output tray] screen is displayed.
[S] and [T] or the numeric keys.
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.
• If part of the printing area is missing due to the
center margin setting, press [Auto reduce].

7 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

Output tray

Specify the output tray for the copies and output 3 Select the output tray.
tray relay settings.

An optional multifunction finisher or stacking tray 4 Press [OK].

is required to use this setting.
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

● Selecting the Output Tray

Select the output tray for printouts. ● Configuring the Output Tray
[Auto]
Relay Setting
The appropriate tray is selected automatically. When Switch the output tray automatically when the tray
"Output tray relay" is set to [ON], select [Auto]. is full.
Output tray for optional equipment Select from the following.
Select the output tray.
[ON], [OFF]

The buttons displayed on the [Output tray] screen

● An optional multifunction finisher, high capacity
varies depending on the optional equipment
stacker or auto-control stacking tray is required
connected.
to use this setting.
● [Output tray] must be set to [Auto], and
1 Press [Functions] on the copy [Collate] must be set to [Group].
mode screen.
1 Display the [Output tray] screen.
Follow Steps 1 to 3 in "Selecting the Output Tray".

2 Press [ON] for [Output tray relay].

3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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● Configuring the Output Side

You can also use the paper guides open button on
Specify whether to output printouts face-up or face- the auto-control stacking tray when manually
down to the tray. removing paper from the tray.
See "Stacking Tray (optional)" (p. 11) in "Part
[Face-up], [Face-down]
Names and Functions" for details on using the
paper guide open button on the auto-control
Specify this when you have set the output tray to stacking tray.
[Stacking tray] or [High capacity stacker].

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

Paper guide control mode screen.
Adjust the position of the paper guides of the
optional auto-control stacking tray or high capacity 2 Press [Paper guide control]. 2
stacker.
The [Paper guide control] screen is displayed.

■ Automatic paper guide adjustment

Normally, select [Auto].
[Auto]
The position of the paper guides is adjusted
automatically to fit the paper size. 3 Adjust the positions of the paper
guides.
■ Manual paper guide adjustment The paper guide adjustment values are displayed
You can widen or narrow the paper guides beyond on the screen.
the position set automatically. • To reset the adjustment value to 0 mm, press
You can adjust the side and end paper guides [Auto].
separately. • The adjustment value is also reset to 0 mm
[Wider] when the power is turned off, the [RESET] key
Each time you press the button, the paper guides is pressed, or the paper size is changed.
move 1 mm (0.04") toward the outside of the stacking
tray.
[Narrower]
4 Press [Close].
Each time you press the button, the paper guides The settings are confirmed and the previous
move 1 mm (0.04") toward the inside of the stacking screen is displayed.
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Jump wing control Head cleaning

When using an optional stacking tray, you can Clean the ink head when you notice a change in
adjust the position of the jump wings so that the image quality, such as blurring in part of a copy,
paper is more evenly aligned. Normally, the position white streaking, or faded colors.
of the jump wings is adjusted automatically based
on the paper type and size; however, the paper [Normal cleaning]
may not be evenly aligned depending on the paper Head cleaning that is useful in preventing clogging.
used. In this case, specify jump wing control. [Strong cleaning]
Strong cleaning when the head is clogged.

The administrator has set normal cleaning to be

performed automatically after a set number of
sheets is printed.

Jump wings 1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.

This function is only displayed when the [Jump

wing control] button has been registered in 2 Press [Head cleaning].
advance. To register this function or change the The [Head cleaning] screen is displayed.
setting, contact your dealer (or authorized service
representative).

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.

2 Press [Jump wing control].

[Jump wing control] is set.

3 Select the type of head cleaning.

4 Press [OK].
The message "Cleaning in progress. Please wait
a moment." appears. When head cleaning is
completed, the previous screen is displayed.

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Front door release Overlay

Normally, you cannot open the front cover of the You can use the job (stamps or texts) saved in the
machine. When the front cover needs to be folder to overlay on the original. Specify the overlay
opened, such as when a paper jam occurs or an ink function before starting to copy.
cartridge is empty, the front cover can be unlocked
and opened. ● You cannot use "Overlay" and "Mixed size
original" or "Multi-up" at the same time. (p. 2-28
To open the front doors in all other cases, press this "Mixed size original", p. 2-29 "Multi-up")
button. The front cover is unlocked and can be ● The job used as the overlay image cannot be
opened. enlarged or reduced. Make sure that the size of
the overlay image is the same as the size of
When the front cover has been closed, it is locked
when the machine starts operations.
the original. 2
1 Press [Functions] on the copy
View balance mode screen.
Displays the user's balance when using external
system link. 2 Press [Overlay].
The [Overlay] screen is displayed.
● This function is displayed when [External
system link] is set to [ON] by the administrator.
● For details on the billing system on the 3 Press [ON] for Overlay.
[External system link] function, contact your
dealer (or authorized service representative).

1 Press [Functions] on the copy

mode screen.

2 Press [View balance].

The [View balance] screen is displayed.

When [OFF] is selected, "Folder name", "Job

name", "Target page(s)", "Repetition", "Priority
layer", and the overlay result image are not
displayed.

The account name and balance of logged in user

are displayed.

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4 Press [Image selection]. 6 Press [OK] on the [Overlay image

The [Overlay image selection] screen is selection] screen.
displayed. Select the folder and the job to be used
The [Overlay] screen is displayed.
as the overlay image.

7 Specify the target page(s) of the

overlay image.
[All pages]: Use all the pages of the job as the
overlay images. Each page of the job is overlaid
page by page on the original.
[First page]: Use only the first page of the job as
the overlay image.

8 Specify [Repetition].
Specify whether to use the target page(s) set in
The selected overlay image is displayed in step 7 repeatedly.
"Preview".
[ON]: Use the overlay image repeatedly until the
last page of the original.
● You must save the overlay image in the folder
[OFF]: Do not use the overlay image repeatedly.
on the machine in advance. For details, see
Once all the overlay images are used up, the rest
"Save to folder" (p. 1-10, p. 2-24).
of the original is copied without the overlay
● The folder function may not be available,
images.
depending on how the administrator has
configured the settings.
● Personal folders are displayed when [Login 9 Specify [Priority layer].
setting] has been set to [Required].
Specify which layer is laid on top, the original layer
● Shared folders are registered by the or the overlay image layer.
administrator.
[Original]: The original layer is laid over the
● When you select a job with a PIN code
overlay image.
assigned, the PIN code input screen is
displayed. Enter the PIN code and press [OK]. [Overlay image]: The overlay image layer is laid
over the original.

5 Press [Details].
● If the image size of the priority layer is larger
The [Details] screen is displayed. You can check than that of the non-priority layer, the image of
the details of the saved job to be used as the the non-priority layer may not be printed.
overlay image.
● If some parts of the original and overlay image
are in the same color, the overlapped parts
may not be reproduced correctly.
● The original and overlay image cannot be
placed on the same layer.
● Data for the job is saved in the folder together
with the settings. When printing the job, use the
same paper type as that used when saving the
data in the folder. The printing result varies with
the paper type.
● When the resolution in copying the original is
different from that of the job used as the
overlay image, the output may be grainy. Make
sure that the overlay image and the original are
Press [Close] to display the previous screen.
in the same resolution.

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10 Check the "print result(s) image" Interrupt copy

in the overlay result image.
Pause the job being printed to copy another job.

11 Press [OK].
1 Press the [Interrupt] key.
The interrupting screen is displayed.

2 Load the original and press the

[START] key.
• You can make copies continuously while
"Ready to Copy (Interrupting)" is displayed in
the message area.

3 After the interrupt copy has been

completed, press the [Interrupt]
key to cancel interrupt copy.
Printing of the paused job resumes.
• When the machine has not been operated for
60 seconds, interrupt copy is canceled.

● The following functions are not available for

interrupt copy.
[Program], [Slip sheet], [Add cover], [ADF scan
& pause], [Save to folder], [Save to archive],
[PIN code]
● The following functions are not available when
using interrupt copy to interrupt jobs being
output to the multifunction finisher.
[Staple], [Punch], [Fold], [Booklet], [Add cover],
[Separate books], [Binding margin]

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Scanner

Overview of Scan Operations

You can scan a paper original to digitize it. You can also select the format of the scanned data according to
how you want to use the data. Select [Format for PC] to read scanned images on a computer, to attach the
data to e-mail messages or to save data to a USB flash drive. Select [Printable in this machine (save to
folder)] to save images in a folder on the machine and print them when necessary.
Select the file format according to how you want to use the scanned image.
This chapter describes [Format for PC].
The optional scanner is required to use the scanning functions.

For information on [Printable in this machine (save to folder)], see "Save to folder" (p. 2-24) in "Copy".

Procedure

The scanning workflow is as follows.

1 Load the original

2 Select scanner mode

3 Select the file format

4 Select the directory

5 Configure the functions

6 Press the [START] key

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● 1 Loading Originals ■ On the Platen Glass

For information on the types of originals that can be Open the original cover and load the original on the
used, see "Originals" in the "Safety Information". glass surface.

The machine cannot scan the area within 1 mm 1 Open the original cover.
(0.04") of the edge of the paper.
(Any part of the image within this area will be lost.)
2 Load the original.
■ In the ADF Load the original face down on the glass. Align
the corner of the original with the upper-left corner
of the glass.

1 Load the original in the ADF.

Align the originals and place them face up.

3 Close the original cover.

Open and close the original cover gently.

2 Slide the original guides to match
the width of the originals.

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● 2 Selecting Scanner Mode ● 3 Selecting the File Format

1 Press [Scanner] on the mode ■ [Format for PC]

screen. Select the file format (PDF, TIFF, or JPEG). You can
use the saved data as follows.
• Save data to the internal hard disk
(Download using RISO Console.)
• Save data to a USB flash drive
• Save data to a computer on the network
• Attach data to an e-mail message

1 Press either [PDF], [TIFF], or

[JPEG].

2 Press [OK].
● Press the MODE key to display the mode The scanner mode screen is displayed.
screen.
● You may have to log in before the scanner
mode screen is displayed.
■ [Printable in this machine (save to
● Buttons for modes that the current user is not folder)]
authorized to use are grayed out. The [Save to folder] screen is displayed.
● When using an optional IC card reader, you Data is saved in folders on the machine and can be
can log in by holding the IC card over the card
printed from the machine.
reader.
See "Save to folder" (p. 2-24) in "Copy" for details.
● The mode buttons displayed vary depending
on the optional equipment connected.
■ [Printable in this machine (save to
The screen for confirming the scanned data file
format is displayed. external CI)]
[Printable in this machine (save to external CI)] is
displayed when the optional external controller
(ComColorExpress IS1000C/IS950C) has been
connected to this machine. See "Save to archive"
(p. 2-25) in "Copy" for details.

The [Confirm] screen may not be displayed,

depending on how the administrator has
configured the settings. In this case, configure
[File format] on the scanner mode screen.
See "File format" (p. 3-9) for details.

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● 4 Selecting the Directory ■ Save Data to the Internal Hard Disk

Specify the directory for saving scanned data. You can save scanned data to the internal hard disk
of this machine. You can then download the saved
data to a user's computer. See "[Scanner] Menu"
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION is not
(p. 5-13) in "RISO Console".
responsible for the loss of any data on the
machine's internal hard disk or on a USB flash
drive when used with this machine. For data 1 Press [Directory] on the scanner
protection, it is recommended to back up data
in advance.
mode screen.
The currently specified directory, e-mail The [Directory] screen is displayed.
destination, job name or owner is displayed in
[Directory] on the scanner mode screen.

a
b

3
c

When the [Mail to] screen has been displayed,

a Status bar press [Directory].
Displays the login or logout button, user name, machine
status (Printer Status Button), and remaining ink 2 Press [Internal HDD].
indicator.

b Message area 3 Press [OK].

Displays the file format and any messages.
The previous screen is displayed.
c Screen selection button
Displays the [Basic] or [Functions] screen. You can use the console to download and use
Use the [Basic] screen to configure the basic scan data saved to the internal hard disk. (p. 5-14)
settings. The storage period for scanned data is configured
Use the [Functions] screen to configure the scanning by the administrator.
functions.

Press [Job name] or [Owner], and the text input

screen is displayed. You can perform the setting.

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■ Save Data to a USB Flash Drive

3 Press [OK].
You can save scanned data to a USB flash drive
connected to the USB port of the machine. The previous screen is displayed.

To save data to a computer not listed in

1 Insert the USB flash drive into the [Networked computer], ask your administrator.
USB port of the machine.
For information on the USB port, see "Part Names ■ Attach Data to an e-mail Message
and Functions" (p. 7).
You can attach scanned data to e-mail messages and
send them.
2 Press [Directory] on the scanner
mode screen.
1 Press [Directory] on the scanner
The [Directory] screen is displayed.
mode screen.
If the [Mail to] screen is displayed, press
[Directory]. The [Directory] screen is displayed.

3 Press [USB flash drive].

4 Press [OK].
The previous screen is displayed.

● Do not remove the USB flash drive until saving

is finished.
● [USB flash drive] in the [Directory] screen is
grayed out when no USB flash drive has been
inserted into the USB port.
Index buttons Mail destination list

■ Save Data to a Computer on the When the [Directory] screen has been displayed,
Network press [Mail to].

You can save scanned data to a computer on the

network. 2 Select the mail destination.
<To select an address from the mail destination list>
1 Press [Directory] on the scanner 1. Use the index buttons to narrow down the
mode screen. addresses that are displayed.
2. Press [S] and [T] to scroll the list, and
The [Directory] screen is displayed.
select a destination from the mail
When the [Mail to] screen has been displayed, destination list.
press [Directory].
<To enter a destination directly>
A list of directories is displayed in [Networked
1. Press the [Direct input] button to display
computer].
the text input screen.
2. Enter the recipient's address.
2 Select the directory for the saved
• Enter the recipient's address within 256
data. characters, and press [OK].
Press [S] and [T] to scroll the list. • To erase the character to the left side of the
cursor for entering a new character, press
[Clear].

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● 6 Press the [START] key

The administrator can register e-mail destinations.
You may not be able to enter e-mail addresses The [Scanning] screen is displayed, and scanning
directly, depending on how the administrator has of the original starts.
configured the settings.
The current status, including the number of
scanned pages, is displayed on the screen.
3 Press [OK].
The scanner mode screen is displayed.

■ Save Scanned Data in Folders

You can save scanned data to a folder.
You can retrieve the data and print it when needed.
For information on saving data to a folder, see "Save
to folder" (p. 2-24) in "Copy".

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● 5 Configuring the Functions
When scanning and saving have finished, the
Specify the detailed settings for scanning. scanner mode screen is displayed.

For information on the functions that can be

configured, see "List of Settings" (p. 3-8). ■ To cancel scanning:

1 Press the [STOP] key, or press

[Cancel].
Scanning is stopped and the scanner mode
screen is displayed.

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List of Settings

The following is a list of scanner mode settings.

● The buttons displayed on the screen vary depending on the selected item and how the administrator has
configured the settings.
● An option setting is displayed only when optional equipment required for that setting has been connected.

Setting Description See

File format Specify the file format, compression level and p. 3-9
resolution for saving the scanned data.
Reproduction size Enlarge or reduce the scanned data. p. 3-10

[Basic] Scanning size Specify the scanning size for originals to be scanned. p. 3-10
Color mode Specify the color mode of the data to be scanned. p. 3-10
Scanning level Adjust the scanning density for originals. p. 3-11
Duplex/Simplex Specify sides of the original to be scanned. p. 3-11
Save as default* Register the current settings as the default values. p. 3-12
Check setting Confirm and register the current settings, and print the p. 3-12
settings information.
Save/Call setting Up to 10 frequently used settings can be registered. p. 3-12
Original Select the original type to perform the appropriate p. 3-12
image processing and save the scanned data.
Book shadow erase Remove shadows that appear in the center of copies p. 3-13
when an open book is copied.
Image size Specify the page size for saving scanned data. p. 3-13
[Functions]
Mixed size original Specify this when the original has multiple sizes. p. 3-13
Gamma control Adjust the color balance (CMYK) of originals. p. 3-14
Image control Specify the image processing appropriate for the p. 3-14
original.
Base color level Make the background color (base color) lighter so that p. 3-14
the text is easier to read.
PIN code Assign PIN codes when saving scanned jobs on the p. 3-14
internal hard disk.
Front door release Release the front cover lock. p. 3-15

* Depending on the "Admin. Settings", this button may not be displayed.

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Use the [Basic] screen to specify the basic settings for scanning.

3
[User PIN]
File format Specify a PIN (1 to 32 alphanumeric characters) for
document browsing.
Specify the file format, compression level, [Owner PIN]
resolution, and PIN of scanned images. Specify a PIN (1 to 32 alphanumeric characters) for
authorizing document printing and editing.

■ File format
● When [400dpi] or [600dpi] has been selected,
[PDF], [TIFF], [JPEG] the scanned data cannot be enlarged/reduced.
● To save scanned data to a folder, select "Save
to folder" (p. 2-24) on the copy mode screen.
■ Data compression
Numerical scale from [1] Low compression (High 1 Press [File format] on the scanner
quality) to [5] High compression (Low quality)
mode screen.
The [File format] screen is displayed.
■ Resolution
[200dpi], [300dpi], [400dpi], [600dpi]

■ PIN protection
You can PIN-protect a document read by the scanner.
By restricting which users can access and then print
or edit a document, you can prevent it from being
improperly used.

This can be configured when you select [PDF] as

the saving format of scanned data.

2 Specify the file format.

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3 Specify the compression level. Scanning size

The lower the setting (toward [1]), the lower the
compression and the higher the quality at which Specify the size of the original to be scanned.
the scanned images are saved, and the higher the For operations, see "Scanning size" (p. 2-27) in
setting (toward [5]), the higher the compression "Copy".
and the lower the quality at which the scanned
images are saved.

4 Specify the resolution. Color mode

5 PIN-protect as needed. Select the color mode of the data to be scanned.

[Auto]
The machine automatically determines if the original
is in color or black and white. If it is determined that
the original is in color, it is converted to RGB data and
saved. If it is determined that the original is in black
and white, it is converted to black data and saved.
[Full color]
Originals are converted to RGB data and saved.
[Grayscale]
Color originals or color photos are converted to
grayscale data and saved.
● You cannot specify the same PIN for User PIN [Black]
and Owner PIN. Originals are saved as black and white (binary) data.
● The [PDF file with PIN] function is only
displayed when you select [PDF] in [Format for
PC] as the save format of the scanner.
1 Press [Color mode] on the scanner
mode screen.
6 Press [OK]. The [Color mode] screen is displayed.

The settings are confirmed and the previous

screen is displayed.

Reproduction size

Enlarge or reduce the scanned data.

For operations, see "Reproduction size" (p. 2-10) in
"Copy".

When the resolution for "File format" is set to

[400dpi] or [600dpi], the scanned data cannot be
enlarged/reduced.
2 Select the color mode.

3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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Scanning level 2 Specify the sides of the original to

scan.
Adjust the scanning density for originals. When you have selected [Duplex], select how
For operations, see "Scanning level" (p. 2-14) in pages of the original are turned.
"Copy".

3 Select the original orientation.

Duplex/Simplex 4 Press [OK].

The settings are confirmed and the previous
Specify the sides of the original to be scanned. screen is displayed.

■ Original
[Simplex], [Duplex]

3
■ Paging Direction
When the original is two-sided, select how pages of
the original are turned.
[Left / Right], [Top / Bottom]

■ Original orientation
[Top side up]
Select this when loading the original with the top of
the original facing toward the back of the platen
glass or the ADF.
[Top side left]
Select this when loading the original with the top of
the original facing toward the left of the platen
glass or the ADF (so that the text of the original is
on its side).

1 Press [Duplex/Simplex] on the

scanner mode screen.
The [Duplex/Simplex] screen is displayed.

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Save as default Original

Register the current settings as the default values. Select one of the following original types to perform
For operations, see "Save as default" (p. 2-18) in the appropriate image processing and save the
"Copy". scanned data.

[Line/Photo]
Select this when the original has both text and
photos.
Check setting
[Line]
Select this when the original has text or illustrations.
You can confirm and register the scanner mode
[Photo]
settings, and print the settings information.
For operations, see "Check setting" (p. 2-18) in Select this when the original has photos.
"Copy".
1 Press [Functions] on the scanner
mode screen.
Save/Call setting
2 Press [Original].
Frequently used settings information can be The [Original] screen is displayed.
registered and retrieved later as needed. You can
register up to 10 settings with multiple combined
functions.
For operations, see "Save/Call setting" (p. 2-19) in
"Copy".
You can register the following settings in scanner
mode.

"Directory" (p. 3-5)

"File format" (p. 3-9)
"Reproduction size" (p. 3-10)
"Scanning size" (p. 3-10)
"Color mode" (p. 3-10)
"Scanning level" (p. 3-11)
"Duplex/Simplex" (p. 3-11) 3 Select the original type.
"Original" (p. 3-12)
"Book shadow erase" (p. 3-13)
"Image size" (p. 3-13)
4 Press [OK].
"Mixed size original" (p. 3-13) The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
"Gamma control" (p. 3-14)
"Image control" (p. 3-14)
"Base color level" (p. 3-14)

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Book shadow erase 3 Select the image size.

Remove shadows that appear in the center of 4 Press [OK].

copies when an open book is copied.
For operations, see "Book shadow erase" (p. 2-28) The settings are confirmed and the previous
in "Copy". screen is displayed.

● Entering an Image Size

Image size When the original is a non-standard size, you can
specify the original size by entering the numerical
Specify the image size for saving scanned data. value.
Select a standard image size or enter an image size.

1 Press [Image size] on the

● Selecting a Standard Image Size [Functions] screen in the scanner
mode.
3
Select from the following.
The [Image size] screen is displayed.
[Auto]
The scanned data is automatically enlarged or
reduced depending on the original size and
2 Enter the image size.
reproduction ratio. Press the input box and enter the number using
Standard size [S] and [T] or the numeric keys.

[A3], [A4], [A4 ], [A5], [A5 ], [A6], [B4], [B5], Enter a number between 90 mm (3 9/16") and
[B5 ], [B6], [Foolscap], [Ledger], [Legal], 303 mm (11 15/16") for the [W] field and between
[Letter], [Letter ], [Statement], [Statement ], 148 mm (5 13/16") and 432 mm (17") for the [H]
[C4], [C5], [C6], [DL-R], [Envelope 1], [Envelope 2], field.
[No. 10 Envelope] • To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.

Registered custom sizes are also displayed.

3 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
1 Press [Functions] on the scanner
screen is displayed.
mode screen.

2 Press [Image size].

The [Image size] screen is displayed. Mixed size original

Specify this when the original has multiple sizes.

The original sizes that can be used together are
"A3 and A4-LEF", "B4 and B5-LEF" and "Ledger
and Letter-LEF".
For operations, see "Mixed size original" (p. 2-28)
in "Copy".

Originals with different sizes cannot be saved as a

PDF with one page size. When [Mixed size
original] is specified, be sure to set [Image size] to
[Auto].

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Gamma control PIN code

Adjust the color balance of scanned data. Assign PIN codes when saving scanned jobs on
For operations, see "Gamma control" (p. 2-35) in the internal hard disk. The PIN code set here is
"Copy". required when using the RISO Console to
download to a computer.
When [Color mode] has been set to [Grayscale] or
[Black], the gamma value can only be adjusted for
K. The gamma value cannot be adjusted between
1 Press [Functions] on the scanner
C and R, M and G, or Y and B. (See "Color mode" mode screen.
on p. 3-10)

2 Press [PIN code].

The [PIN code] screen is displayed.

Image control

Specify the image processing appropriate for the

original.
For operations, see "Image control" (p. 2-36) in
"Copy".

Base color level

Make the background color (base color) lighter so

that the text is easier to read when scanning text
originals with a background color or colored paper.
For operations, see "Base color level" (p. 2-36) in
"Copy". 3 Press [ON].

4 Enter the PIN code.

Enter the PIN code (a number of up to eight digits)
using the numeric keys.
• The entered PIN code is displayed with
asterisks "*".
• To clear the fields, press the [Clear] key.

5 Press [OK].
The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.

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Security Front door release

You have two ways of authorizing saving scan
jobs: using a PIN and using a PIN code. See the Normally, you cannot open the front cover of the
descriptions below, and choose the one that machine. When the front cover needs to be
meets the needs of your use. opened, such as when a paper jam occurs or an ink
For operations, see "PIN protection" (p. 3-9) and cartridge is empty, the front cover is unlocked and
"PIN code" (p. 3-14). can be opened.

To open the front doors in all other cases, press this

Directory button. The front cover is unlocked and can be
USB memory/ opened. When the front cover is closed, it is locked
Internal when the machine starts operations.
Network PC/
hard disk
Mail
PDF 3 3
File with
PIN TIFF N/A N/A
JPEG N/A N/A
3
PDF 3 N/A

PIN code TIFF 3 N/A

JPEG 3 N/A

3: available
N/A: not available

PIN Security
For either file location, you can only specify data that
are saved in PDF format. You can prevent scan data
from being browsed or falsified. Scan data are PIN-
protected, so you need to enter a PIN every time you
browse scan data on a computer.

PIN code Security

You can specify any of the file formats for scan data,
which are only saved in the internal hard disk. You
can restrict downloading on a computer on which you
are using the RISO Console. Scan data are not PIN-
protected. You do not need a PIN code to access
scan data downloaded on another computer.

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Printer

Overview of Printer Mode Operations

A list of jobs being processed for printing is displayed.
You can use this mode screen to control jobs whose data has already been sent to the machine but not yet
printed.

● Each unit of processing for the print, copy, and other modes is called a "job".
● You cannot use this screen to control the data of [Format for PC].
(See "Overview of Scan Operations" (p. 3-2) in "Scanner" for creating scanned data and "Downloading Scanned
Jobs to a Computer" (p. 5-14) in "RISO Console" for downloading scanned data.)

Procedure

The job operation workflow is as follows.

1 Select printer mode

2 Press the screen selection button

3 Select a job

4 Print a job

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● 1 Selecting Printer Mode ■ HDD Usage

The used internal hard disk space is displayed in the
message area using a 10-bar scale.
When the hard disk usage exceeds 91% and the
display begins to blink, delete any unnecessary data
to free up hard disk space.

Less than 20% used More than 51% used More than 91% used

The printer mode screen is displayed.

● 3 Selecting a job
● The displayed mode buttons vary depending
on the optional equipment connected.
● To log in to the printer mode, you may be asked
to enter your password for authentication.

4
● 2 Pressing the Screen
Selection Button
Press the button of the location where the job to
be controlled is saved, depending on the intended
use.
Icons Displayed in the Job Name
a
b Copied job
c

Job with a PIN code

d
Broken jobs (broken data or a file format
different from the RISO printer driver's)
None
Other job (such as job sent using the printer
a Status bar driver or job retrieved from a folder)
Displays the login or logout button, user name, machine
status, and remaining ink indicator.
b Message area
Displays a message and the hard disk usage.
c Screen selection buttons
Switch between the [Active], [Waiting], [Finished],
[Folder] and [Functions] screens.
d Job list
Displays the job name, status, owner name, number of
copies, and receiving time for jobs.

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Operation Buttons ● 4 Printing a job

A button is not available when it is grayed
Press [Print]. The selected job is printed.
out.
Depending on the job, the screen asking you to
enter the PIN code may appear. Follow the
[Select all]
displayed instructions.
Select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes)
displayed in the list.
[Delete]
Delete the selected job from the list.
[Details]
Display the details of the selected job.
There are two [Details] screens. The buttons
that are available on the [Active], [Waiting],
[Finished], and [Folder] screens vary.
When a button is grayed out, you can confirm
the current setting but cannot change it.

Pressing [Print this list] prints a list of the

settings (on A4/Letter paper).

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List of Settings

Setting Description See

[Active] Delete, Print, Details Confirm details of, print, and delete active jobs. p. 4-6
[Waiting] Confirm details of, print, and delete waiting jobs. p. 4-7
[Finished] Confirm details of, print, and delete finished jobs. p. 4-8
[Folder] Confirm details of, print, and copy jobs in a folder or p. 4-9
print jobs saved in a USB flash drive.
[Functions] Online Set the machine online or offline. p. 4-15
Feed tray Specify the feed tray, paper size, feed control, and p. 4-15
double feed check settings for each feed tray.
Head cleaning Clean the ink heads. p. 4-16
Paper guide control Adjust the paper guide position of the auto-control p. 4-16
stacking tray or high capacity stacker.
(When using the optional auto-control stacking tray or
high capacity stacker)
Jump wing control Adjust the position of the jump wings. (When using the p. 4-16
optional stacking tray)
Front door release Release the front cover lock. p. 4-16
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This section describes how to confirm details of, print, and delete jobs on the job list of each screen.

● Changing Settings During

[Active] Screen Printing
Press [Active] to display the [Active] screen.
1 Press the [STOP] key.
The confirmation screen is displayed.

Operation buttons Active job list

The jobs that are being printed and the jobs that are
• Press [Cancel] to stop printing and delete the
waiting to be printed are displayed.
The jobs displayed in the job list are automatically job.
printed in order from top to bottom. • Press [Continue] to continue printing.

• The job list displays the job name, status, owner

name, number of copies, and receiving time for jobs 2 Press [Setting chg.].
that are being printed, processing, and waiting to be The [Suspending] screen is displayed.
printed.
• The current status of the job being printed is displayed
with a status bar.
• You can change the settings of jobs being printed.
(p. 4-6 "Changing Settings During Printing")
• For information on the operation buttons, see
"Operation Buttons" (p. 4-4).

Output order (order of job priority) of the "active

job list"
Print jobs operated from the machine have higher
priority over direct print jobs sent from a computer
by a user who is not logged in. When copying is
You can use the [Basic] screen on the
performed on the machine, the copy job has
[Suspending] screen to modify the following
higher priority over jobs sent from the printer
settings.
driver. Next, the job selected in the waiting list has
priority. • "Image position" (p. 4-13)
• "Feed tray" (p. 4-13)
• "Print density" (p. 4-14)

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● To view the settings, press [Settings]. ● When the job name exceeds the character
● You can enter a job comment that is displayed limit, the first half of the job name is omitted
in a list of the settings on the printer driver. and the job name is displayed as "...xyz.doc".
(p. 1-10 "Output and Destination" in "Printer ● In the following cases, all job names are
driver") displayed.
• When [Login setting] has been set to [Not
required]
3 Modify the settings as needed, and
• When the user with administrative authority
then press [Print]. is logged in
Printing of the job with modified settings starts. ● In the following cases, the job name is
displayed as "∗∗∗∗∗".
• To print the previously printed sheet with the
• Jobs with the "Hide job name" check box
modified settings, press [Proof].
selected on the printer driver
(p. 1-31 "PIN code" in "Printer driver")
• Jobs with a job name that is closed and
requiring login
[Waiting] Screen
Meaning of Icons Displayed in the Job Name
Press [Waiting] to display the [Waiting] screen. (p. 4-3 "Icons Displayed in the Job Name")

Operation Buttons
4
A button is not available when it is grayed out.

[Select all]
Select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes) displayed
in the list.
[Delete]
Delete the selected job from the list.
[Details]
Display the details of the selected job.
(p. 4-4 "[Details]")
Waiting job list [Print]
Print the selected job. (The job will be listed in the
This list displays jobs awaiting commands from the active job list.)
operation panel in order to be printed.

• The job list displays the job name, owner name, Jobs printed from the waiting job list are displayed
number of copies, and receiving time. after jobs that are active and being processed in
the active job list. Even if a job has been sent
Jobs that require commands using the printer driver, a job printed from the
• Jobs with a PIN code (with the icon) (The PIN waiting job list is printed immediately as long as
there are no jobs that are active or being
code must be entered.)
processed.
• All jobs sent from a computer when [Login setting]
has been set to [Required]*
* Depending on the "Admin. Settings", printing
may be performed simply by logging in.
(In this case, the job is not displayed in the waiting
job list.)

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■ Jobs with a PIN Code Operation Buttons

Select a job with a PIN code and press [Print] to

Some functions may not be available, depending
display the PIN code input screen. Enter the PIN code
on how the administrator has configured the
and press [OK].
settings. (Buttons for these functions are grayed
out.)

[Select all]
Select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes) displayed
in the list.
[Delete]
Delete the selected job from the list.
[Details]
Display the details of the selected job. See [Settings]
to check how many sheets have been printed.
(p. 4-4 "[Details]")
[Print]
Reprint the selected job. (The job will be listed in the
active job list.)

[Finished] Screen ● Copy jobs in the finished job list cannot be

reprinted.
Press [Finished] to display the [Finished] screen. ● Printing may be restricted by the administrator.
(In this case, the list and [Print] button are
grayed out.)

Finished job list

Jobs for which printing is finished are displayed in this

list.
This list also displays a history of processed jobs, and
the save period and number of jobs displayed in the
list is specified by the administrator.

• The job list displays the job name, status, owner

name, and end printing date for jobs for which
printing is finished and for jobs that finished due to
errors.

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[Delete]
[Folder] Screen Delete the selected job from the list.
[Details]
Press [Folder] to display the [Folder] screen. Display the details of the selected job.

Folder job list

"Select folder" button Operation buttons

The jobs saved to the folder or the print jobs saved to

a USB flash drive (USB folder jobs) are displayed.
Press "Select folder" button and select the folder with
the list you want to display. 4
• The job list displays the job name, owner name,
number of pages, and saved date for jobs saved to
the shared and personal folders.

Jobs Saved to Folders

• Jobs for which [Save to folder] or [Save to USB
flash drive] has been set on the [Output] pull-down
menu of the printer driver
• Jobs for which [Save to folder] has been set in
copy mode
• Jobs for which [Printable in this machine (save to
folder)] has been set on the confirmation screen of
scanner mode

● The folder function may not be available,

depending on how the administrator has
configured the settings.
● Personal folders are displayed when [Login
setting] has been set to [Required]. You can use the printer driver setting to enter job
comments to be displayed on the [Settings]
● Shared folders are registered by the administrator.
screen. (p. 1-10 "Output and Destination" in
Operation Buttons "Printer driver")

[Print]
Some functions may not be available, depending on
Print the selected job.
how the administrator has configured the settings.
[Copy]
(Buttons for these functions are grayed out.)
Copy the selected job to another folder.
[Select all] [Sorting]
Select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes) displayed Change the display order of the currently displayed list.
in the list.

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● Printing Jobs Stored in Folders ● Copying a Job to Another

Folder
When the destination folder of the job to be printed
has already been selected, start from Step 4.
When the destination folder of the job to be copied
has already been selected, start from Step 4.
1 On the [Folder] screen, press
"Select folder" button. 1 On the [Folder] screen, press
The [Select folder] screen is displayed. "Select folder" button.
The [Select folder] screen is displayed.

2 Select the folder where the job to

be copied is saved.

3 Press [OK].
The [Folder] screen is displayed and then the job
list for the selected folder is displayed.

4 Select a job.
2 Press the folder where the job to Press the job to be copied.

be printed is saved. • To cancel the selection, press again.

Pressing [Details] will display the preview screen

3 Press [OK]. so you can check the print image.
The [Folder] screen is displayed and then the job
list for the selected folder is displayed.
5 Press [Copy].
The [Copy to] screen is displayed. Select the
4 Select a job. folder to which to copy the job.
Press the job to be printed. • Only the folders accessible to the logged in
• To cancel the selection, press again. user are displayed on the [Copy to] screen.

Data for the job is saved in the folder together with

the settings. When printing the job, use the same
paper type as that used when saving the data in
the folder.
The printing result varies with the paper type.

Pressing [Details] will display the preview screen

so you can check the print image.

5 Press [Print].
The selected job is moved to the active job list and
printed.
• When printing a job with a PIN code, on the screen 6 Press [OK].
with the message "Input the PIN code.", use the The selected job is copied (saved).
numeric keys to enter the PIN code (a number up
to eight digits) set for that job and press [OK].

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● Sorting the Job List ● Printing Jobs Stored in USB

Folders
1 On the [Folder] screen, press Print original data (PRN file format) saved to a USB
[Sorting]. flash drive from the printer driver. See "Output and
Destination" (p. 1-10) for information on [Save to
The [Sorting] screen is displayed.
USB flash drive], which is on the [Output] pull-down
menu of the printer driver.

1 Insert the USB flash drive into the

USB port of the machine.
The [Select folder] screen is displayed.

2 Select the sorting parameter ([Job

name], [Owner], [Page], or 4
[Saved]) and press [Ascend] or
[Descend] below that parameter.

3 Press [OK]. When [USB flash drive printing] in "Admin.

Settings" is set to [Manual], the [Select folder]
The displayed list is sorted by the selected
screen is not displayed automatically. In this case,
parameter.
press the "Select folder" button on the [Folder]
screen.

2 Select a USB folder to in which to

save data in a USB flash drive.

3 Press [OK].
If login is unnecessary in printer mode, the
[Folder] screen is displayed. If login is necessary,
the [Login] screen is displayed.

4 Select a job.
Press the job to be printed.
• To cancel the selection, press again.

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Press [Details] and change the following settings. Changing Finished Job and
• [Image position] (p. 4-13) Folder Job Settings
• [Feed tray] (p. 4-13)
• [Print density] (p. 4-14)
• [Copies] (p. 2-4) 1 Display the job list.
Display the preview screen, and you can check
Press the screen selection button of the job list to
the print image.
be displayed.

5 Press [Print].
2 Select the job with the settings to
The selected job is moved to the active job list and
printed.
change.
To cancel the selection, press again.

Do not remove the USB flash drive until saving

is finished. 3 Press [Details] and change the
settings.
You can copy, arrange, change use setting of, or
The [Details] screen is displayed.
display a thumbnail of jobs saved to a USB flash
You can change the following settings.
drive as well as the jobs in the job list.
• "Image position" (p. 4-13)
For operations, see "Copying a Job to Another
Folder" (p. 4-10), "Sorting the Job List" (p. 4-11) • "Feed tray" (p. 4-13)
and "Changing Finished Job and Folder Job • "Print density" (p. 4-14)
Settings" (p. 4-12).

On the [Details] screen of a folder job, you can

rename the job and save it.

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● To view the current settings, press [Settings]. 2 Press [S] [T] [W] or [X] to adjust
● To preview the print image of a folder job, press the image position.
[Preview].

3 Press [OK].
4 Press [Print] or [Save]. The settings are confirmed and the previous
screen is displayed.
The specified operation is executed.

● Image position ● Feed tray 4

You can select the feed tray to use and configure
Adjust the printing position of images. You can
the paper size and paper type settings.
adjust the printing position ± 20 mm (13/16") up,
For operations, see "Feed tray" (p. 2-10) in "Copy".
down, left, or right. When performing duplex
printing, the front and back sides can be adjusted
separately.

When you adjust the image position, an illustration

indicating the adjusted image position is displayed.
[S]
Move up 0.5 mm (0.02") each time the button is
pressed.
[T]
Move down 0.5 mm (0.02") each time the button is
pressed.
[X]
Move to the right 0.5 mm (0.02") each time the button
is pressed.
[W]
Move to the left 0.5 mm (0.02") each time the button
is pressed.
[Reset]
Reset all adjusted positions to 0 mm.

1 Press [Image position] on the

[Details] (or [Suspending]) screen
for the selected job.
The [Image position] screen is displayed.

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● Print density
Printing a Job Held by an External
Adjust the print density.
System
[-2] Light
[-1] Somewhat light Press [Folder] to display the print jobs of logged in
[0] Standard user (External system job).
[+1] Somewhat dark
[+2] Dark

1 Select [Print density] on the

[Details] (or [Suspending]) screen
for the selected job.
The lower the setting, the lighter the print density.
The higher the setting, the darker the print density.

External system job list [Check amount]

"Select folder" button

• Press "Select folder" button to display the shared

folder jobs and USB folder jobs on the [Select
folder] screen.
• The job name, owner name, page amount and
saved date saved in the external system are
displayed in the external system job list.

Operation Buttons
[Select all]
Select all jobs displayed in the list.
[Delete]
Delete the selected jobs from the list.
[Check amount]
Displays the total price of the selected jobs and
balance of the logged in user.
[Print]
Print the selected job. The jobs with a PIN code are
listed in the waiting job list.

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Use the [Functions] screen to configure the user-configurable functions of the main unit (system).

Online 2 Press [Feed tray].

The [Feed tray] screen is displayed. 4
Set the machine online or offline. When you set the
machine offline, the machine cannot receive print
commands from a computer.
Set this for exclusive use of the machine.

● When the machine is offline, [ Offline] is

displayed in the status button.
● If the machine has not been online after
printing, the machine is set online automatically
in the following cases.
• When auto reset is executed (The auto reset
timing is set by the administrator.)
• When you log out

3 Select the feed tray.

The [Details] screen for the tray is displayed.
Specify the paper size and paper type.
Feed tray
See "Feed tray" (p. 2-10) in "Copy" for details.
Specify the paper size, paper type, paper feed, and
double feed check settings for each feed tray.

1 Press [Functions] on the printer

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Head cleaning

Clean the ink heads when you notice a change in

image quality, such as blurring in part of a printout,
white streaking, or faded colors.
For operations, see "Head cleaning" (p. 2-52) in
"Copy".

Paper guide control

Adjust the position of the paper guides of the

optional auto-control stacking tray or high capacity
stacker.
For operations, see "Paper guide control" (p. 2-51)
in "Copy".

Jump wing control

When outputting printouts to an optional stacking

tray, you can adjust the position of the jump wings
so that the paper is more evenly aligned.
Normally, the position of the jump wings is adjusted
automatically based on the paper type and size;
however, the paper may not be evenly aligned
depending on the paper used. In this case, specify
jump wing control.
For operations, see "Jump wing control" (p. 2-52) in
"Copy".

Front door release

Normally, you cannot open the front cover of the

machine. When the front cover needs to be
opened, such as when a paper jam occurs or an ink
cartridge is empty, the front cover can be unlocked
and opened.

To open the front doors in all other cases, press this

button. The front cover is unlocked and can be
opened.

When the front cover is closed, it is locked when

the machine starts operations.

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RISO Console

Overview of the RISO Console

The RISO Console is software that uses a Web browser to remotely control this machine. With a computer
connected to the printer via local area network, you can check the printer status, change the settings of a job,
and perform other operations.

Status bar

Message area
Side menu

● When an item on the side menu has the icon, this indicates that you must log in before you can access that
item. When an item has the icon, this indicates that access to that mode is restricted.
● Make sure the machine has been connected to the network.
● The Web browsers that support the RISO Console are Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP 1 or later),
Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0, Windows® Internet Explorer 8.0, Windows® Internet Explorer 10.0 and
Windows® Internet Explorer 11.0.
● The screens displayed vary depending on the operating system used and the optional equipment connected.
● The actual displayed content may be different from the above screenshot, depending on how the administrator
has configured the settings.
For details, ask your administrator.
● The RISO Console screen is not displayed in some power save settings. Contact the administrator for details.

Select an item from the side menu of the RISO Console to perform the following operations.

Menu Name Description See

Monitoring • Check the status of the printer. p. 5-4
• Check the status of the consumables, such as the remaining amount of ink or paper.
• Check the printer model, serial number, MAC address, and other system information.
• Check information about the user currently logged in.
Meter display • Check the use conditions, limit of number of printable sheets, and charge count for p. 5-7
users.
Printer • Check the job list and change the job settings. p. 5-9
Scanner • Check and download scanned jobs saved to the internal hard disk drive. p. 5-13

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● When [Login setting] has been

Starting the RISO Console set to [Required]
Click [login] to display the login screen of the RISO
1 Start your Web browser. Console.

2 Enter the IP address of the printer in

the address box of your Web browser.
• The [Status]-[System] screen on the operation
panel shows the IP address of the printer.

<Example of how to enter the IP address

"192.168.1.99">

Enter the user name and password and click [OK] to

display the [Monitoring] screen.
• Enter a password of between 0 and 16
alphanumeric characters long. The entered
characters are displayed with asterisks (∗).
• To logout, click [ Logout].
• When the user is logged in with administrative
authority, [Admin mode] is displayed to the right of
the user name.
You can access the RISO Console when the
computer is connected to the printer by a local ● If you forget the password, ask your
area network. administrator. 5
Connection to the Internet is not required. ● You can change the user password on the
[User] screen of the [Monitoring] screen. (p. 5-5
"[User] Screen")
3 Press the [Enter] key.
The [Monitoring] screen of the RISO Console is
displayed.

You can create a shortcut on the desktop to easily

display the RISO Console screen.

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You can click [Monitoring] on the side menu to check paper and ink information, system information, and user
information.

[General] Screen The amount of remaining ink is not displayed

when using Non-Riso ink.
The [General] screen displays the printer status. ● Printer Status
This screen displays information on the machine
Displays a message indicating the current printer
and its consumables.
status ([Ready to print.], [Sleeping.], etc.).
If an error occurs, the error code is displayed here.

● Paper
Displays the estimated amount of remaining paper
(three levels for feed tray 1 to 3 and five levels for
the standard tray), the paper size, paper type, feed
control, and tray selection.
When or is displayed, this indicates that there
is no paper. Load paper.

Standard Tray (5 levels):

Icon Remaining Paper
51%-100%

31%-50%
11%-30%

● Remaining Ink Indicator 1%-10%

The amount of remaining ink in the ink cartridges is 0%

displayed using a 10-bar scale.
When the remaining amount of ink decreases to 9% Feed Tray 1-3 (3 levels):
or less, the display flashes. Prepare a new ink Icon Remaining Paper
cartridge.
51%-100%
1%-50%
Cyan ink (1000 ml bottle)(10-bar scale):
0%
Icon Remaining Ink
90%-100%
For the paper settings, see "Changing the Feed
80%-89% Tray Setting" (p. 2-11) in "Copy".
70%-79%

60%-69%

50%-59%

40%-49%

30%-39%

20%-29%

10%-19%
(flashes) 0%-9%

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[System] Screen [User] Screen

The [System] screen displays the serial number, The [User] screen displays information about the
used internal hard disk space, and other system user currently logged in.
information.
[User] is not displayed when [Login setting] has
been set to [Not required].

● User name
● Model: Machine model
● Group
● Serial No.: Machine serial number
● MAC address: Machine MAC address
The displayed information is registered by the
● HDD usage: Ratio of used internal hard disk space
administrator. If the actual information is different,
● Date/Time: Date and time of the machine's internal ask your administrator.
clock
● Comment: Comments entered by the administrator
● Firmware: Version of the firmware 5
● Changing the User Login
Only users with administrative authority can enter Password
comments in the [Comment] field.
The user can change the login password.
• [Print system info]
Click this to print the system information.
1 Click [Change password].
• [Print sample image]
Click this to print a sample page so you can check the
result of a printed image.

2 Enter the new password in [New

password].
Enter a password of between 0 and 16
alphanumeric characters long. The entered
characters are displayed with asterisks (∗).

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3 Enter the new password again for

confirmation.

4 Click [OK].
The message "Settings have been sent." appears.
• To cancel the settings, click [Cancel].
• If an error message appears, enter the
password again.

[License Info.] Screen

The [License Info.] screen displays information

about the license of the system in the machine.

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[Meter display] Menu

Click [Meter display] on the side menu to display the number of printouts on this machine.

[Details] Screen [Limit] Screen

The [Details] screen displays the total number of The [Limit] screen (button) is displayed when a
printouts and copies and the number of printouts by quantity limit has been specified for the user logged
paper size. in.
You can use this screen to check the quantity limit
specified by the administrator and the current print/
copy count.

• [Print this list]

Click this to print the latest information. 5
• [Download this list as CSV file]
Click this to save the latest information to a computer
as a CSV file. The information displayed on the screen varies
depending on the "Admin. Settings".
When you click [Print this list] or [Download this
list as CSV file], the latest information is obtained
and may be different from the information
displayed on the screen.

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[Report] Screen

The [Report] screen displays the charge count

amounts for monochrome and color jobs per paper
size.

● This screen may vary depending on the model

of the machine.
● For details on the charge counting, contact
your dealer (or authorized service
representative).

• [Print this list]

Click this to print the latest information.

• [Download this list as CSV file]

Click this to save the total count and details to a
computer as a CSV file.

When you click [Print this list] or [Download this

list as CSV file], the latest information is obtained
and may be different from the information
displayed on the screen.

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You can click [Printer] on the side menu to display the job list on the RISO Console screen and check the
status of jobs. You can also operate the printer and change the settings job.

● When an item on the side menu has the icon, this indicates that you must log in before you can access that
item. When an item has the icon, this indicates that access to that mode is restricted.
● is displayed on the left side of the screen while information on the machine is being collected. 5
● Select [50 in block] or [100 in block] to change the number of jobs displayed in the list.
● Click or on the right of the screen (at above and under the list) to scroll one page through the list and
or to jump to the first or last page.
● When the job name exceeds the character limit, the first half of the job name is omitted and the job name is
displayed as "...xyz.doc".
● In the following cases, all job names are displayed in the list.
• When [Login setting] has been set to [Not required]
• When the user is logged in with administrative authority
● In the following cases, the job name is displayed as "∗∗∗∗∗".
• Jobs with the [Hide job name] check box selected on the printer driver
(p. 1-31 "PIN code" in "Printer driver")
• Jobs with a job name that is closed and requiring login

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[Active] Screen [Waiting] Screen

The [Active] screen displays the jobs that are being The [Waiting] screen displays waiting jobs.
printed and the jobs that are waiting to be printed
automatically.

• The job list displays the job name, processing status, Waiting jobs cannot be printed from the RISO
owner name, number of copies, and receiving date/ Console. Use the operation panel of the machine
time. to print these jobs.
• To select a job, click the job name and add a check
mark. • The job list displays the job name, owner name,
• To select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes), select number of copies, and receiving date/time.
the [Job name] check box in the title bar (indicated in • To select a job, click the job name and add a check
blue in the above screenshot). mark.
• You can sort jobs by clicking an item in the title bar • To select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes), select
([Job name], [Status], [Owner], [Cps.], or [Received]). the [Job name] check box in the title bar (indicated in
blue in the above screenshot).
● Details • The storage period for jobs is configured by the
Select a job and click [Details] to display the setting administrator.
details for that job. • You can sort jobs by clicking an item in the title bar
([Job name], [Status], [Owner], [Cps.], or [Received]).

● Details
Select a job and click [Details] to display the setting
details for that job.

● Delete
Select a job and click [Delete] to delete that job.

You can enter job comments using the printer

driver setting. (p. 1-10 "Output and Destination" in
"Printer driver")

● Delete
Select a job and click [Delete] to delete that job.

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[Finished] Screen [Folder] Screen

The [Finished] screen displays the jobs for which The [Folder] screen displays the jobs saved to the
printing is finished and jobs with errors. shared and personal folders. These jobs can be
printed or copied to another folder.

• The job list displays the job name, status, owner name,
and finished date/time.
• To select a job, click the job name and add a check ● The folder function may not be available,
mark. depending on how the administrator has
• To select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes), select
configured the settings.
the [Job name] check box in the title bar (indicated in
blue in the above screenshot). ● Personal folders are displayed when [Login 5
• The storage period for jobs is configured by the setting] has been set to [Required].
administrator. ● Shared folders are registered by the
• You can sort jobs by clicking an item in the title bar administrator.
([Job name], [Status], [Owner], [Cps.], or [Received]).
• Jobs are displayed for the folder displayed in the upper
● Details
left of the list. You can select another folder name to
Select a job and click [Details] to display the setting display the jobs inside that folder.
details for that job. • The job list displays the job name, owner name,
number of pages, and saved date/time.
● Delete
• To select a job, click the job name and add a check
Select a job and click [Delete] to delete that job. mark.
• To select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes), select
the [Job name] check box in the title bar (indicated in
blue in the above screenshot).
• You can sort jobs by clicking an item in the title bar
([Job name], [Status], [Owner], [Cps.], or [Received]).

● Print
Select a job and click [Print] to print that job. The
job remains on the [Folder] screen after printing.

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● Details
Select a job and click [Details] to display the setting [Functions] Screen
details for that job.

You can change the following settings. Use the [Functions] screen to configure the user-
• Job name configurable functions of the printer main unit
• Feed tray (system).
• Print density
• Copies
• Job comment

● Head cleaning
Clean the ink head to prevent clogging. Clean the
ink head when you notice a change in image
quality, such as blurring in part of a printout, white
streaking, or faded colors.

When the printer is being used, cleaning of the ink

head is performed after the printer has finished
printing or copying.

1 Click [Head cleaning], and then

click [OK].
● Delete
Select a job and click [Delete] to delete that job. When cleaning has been performed normally, the
message "Settings have been sent." appears.
● Copy to
• To cancel cleaning, click [Cancel].
To copy a job to another folder, select the job and
then select the folder name in the [Copy to] pull-
down menu.

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[Scanner] Menu

You can click [Scanner] on the side menu to display the scanned job list on the RISO Console screen. You
can download scanned data saved on the internal hard disk to a computer.

● When an item on the side menu has the icon, this indicates that you must log in before you can access that
item. When an item has the icon, this indicates access to that mode is restricted.
● is displayed on the left side of the screen while information on the machine is being collected.
5
• The job list displays the scanned job name, owner ● Details
name, number of pages, and saved date/time. Select a job and click [Details] to display the setting
• To select a job, click the job name and add a check details and file size for that job.
mark.
• To select all jobs (except jobs with PIN codes), select
the [Scanned job name] check box (indicated in blue in
the screen above) in the title bar.
• You can sort jobs by clicking an item in the title bar
([Job name], [Owner], [Cps.], or [Received]).

The storage period for scanned jobs is configured

by the administrator with [Scan data save setting].
When that period is reached, the job is deleted
automatically.

● Delete
Select a job and click [Delete] to delete that job.

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● Downloading Scanned Jobs to

a Computer

1 Select the check box of the

scanned job to download.
You can select one job.

2 Click [Download].
The [Download file] dialog box is displayed.

For a job with a PIN code, the [Input the PIN code]
screen is displayed. Enter the PIN code and click
[OK].

3 Click [Save].
The [Save As] dialog box is displayed.

4 Specify the destination folder and

file name, and then click [Save].
The scanned data is saved to the computer.

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Specifications
■ ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R/2150 Specifications
Basic Functions and Print Functions
ComColor 9150/9150R: 59A01
Model ComColor 7150/7150R: 59A03
ComColor 2150: 60A01
Type Console
ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R: Full color
Color Support
ComColor 2150: Dual-color (Red, Black)
Print Type Line-type inkjet system
ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R:
Oil-based pigment ink (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
Ink Type
ComColor 2150:
Oil-based pigment ink (Red, Black)
Standard: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) × 300 dpi (sub-
scanning direction)
Resolution
Fine: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) × 600 dpi (sub-scanning
direction)
ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R: ComColor 2150:
Number of Gray Levels For each CMYK color (8 gray levels) For each RK color (8 gray
levels)
Standard: 300 dpi × 300 dpi
Data Processing Resolution Fine: 300 dpi × 600 dpi
Line smoothing: 600 dpi × 600 dpi
Warm-up Time 2 min. 45 sec. or less (at room temperature of 20ºC (68ºF))

First Print Time 5 sec or less*1 (when copying A4-LEF/Letter-LEF orientation using
color mode)
ComColor 9150/2150:
Simplex: 150 ppm Duplex: 75 sheets/minute (150 ppm)
A4-LEF*8
ComColor 7150:
Simplex: 120 ppm Duplex: 60 sheets/minute (120 ppm)
ComColor 9150/2150:
Continuous Print Simplex: 146 ppm Duplex: 73 sheets/minute (146 ppm)
Letter-LEF
Speed*2*6 ComColor 7150:
Simplex: 120 ppm Duplex: 60 sheets/minute (120 ppm)
ComColor 9150/2150:
Simplex: 110 ppm Duplex: 55 sheets/minute (110 ppm)
A4
ComColor 7150:
Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 45 sheets/minute (90 ppm)

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ComColor 9150/2150:
Simplex: 116 ppm Duplex: 58 sheets/minute (116 ppm)
Letter
ComColor 7150:
Continuous Print Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 45 sheets/minute (90 ppm)
Speed*2*6 ComColor 9150/2150:
Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 42 sheets/minute (84 ppm)
B4/Legal
ComColor 7150:
Simplex: 76 ppm Duplex: 38 sheets/minute (76 ppm)
ComColor 9150/2150:
Simplex: 80 ppm Duplex: 40 sheets/minute (80 ppm)
A3
ComColor 7150:
Continuous Print Simplex: 66 ppm Duplex: 33 sheets/minute (66 ppm)
Speed*2*7 ComColor 9150/2150:
Simplex: 78 ppm Duplex: 39 sheets/minute (78 ppm)
Ledger
ComColor 7150:
Simplex: 66 ppm Duplex: 33 sheets/minute (66 ppm)
Maximum: 340 mm × 550 mm (13 3/8" × 21 5/8")
Standard Tray
Minimum: 90 mm × 148 mm (3 9/16" × 5 13/16")
Paper Size
Maximum: 297 mm × 420 mm (11 11/16" × 17")
Feed Tray
Minimum: 182 mm × 182 mm (7 3/16" × 7 3/16")
Printable Area Maximum: 314 mm × 548 mm (12 3/8" × 21 9/16")
Standard: Margin width of 3 mm (1/8")
Guaranteed Print Area*3 Maximum: Margin width of 1 mm (0.04")
Standard Tray 46 g/m2 (12-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond) (plain paper)
Paper Weight
Feed Tray 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 104 g/m2 (28-lb bond) (plain paper)
Paper Feed Method/ Standard Tray Height up to 110 mm (4 5/16")
Paper Tray Capacity Feed Tray Height up to 50 mm (1 15/16") (3 trays)

Output Tray Capacity Standard Height up to 60 mm (2 3/8")

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Page Description Language RISORINC/CIII
TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPs (SSL), DHCP, ftp, lpr, IPP, SNMP,
Supported Protocols
Port 9100 (RAW port), IPv4, IPv6, IPsec

Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (32-bit/64-bit)

Supported Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)

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Network Interface Ethernet 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T (1ch)

Memory Capacity 1 GB
Capacity 320 GB
Hard Disk*5
Available Space 280 GB
Operating System Linux
ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R:
AC 100-240 V, 10.0-5.0 A, 50-60 Hz
Power Source
ComColor 2150:
AC 100-240 V, 7.0-3.5 A, 50-60 Hz
ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R: ComColor 2150:
Max. 1,000 W Max. 700 W
Power Consumption Ready*4: 150 W or less
Sleep*7: 5 W or less
Stand-by: 0.5 W or less
Max. 66 dB A4-LEF (one-sided/two-sided) at the maximum print
Operating Noise
speed
Temperature: 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF)
Operating Environment
Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
In use: 1,220 mm × 705 mm × 1,030 mm
(48 1/32" × 27 3/4" × 40 9/16")
Dimensions (W × D × H) With cover and tray closed:
1,155 mm × 705 mm × 1,010 mm
(45 15/32" × 27 3/4" × 39 3/4")
ComColor 9150/9150R/7150/7150R: Approx. 171 kg (376 lb)
Weight
ComColor 2150: Approx. 166 kg (366 lb)
IEC60950-1 compliant, Indoor, pollution degree 2*, At altitudes of
2000m or lower
Safety * The pollution degree of the usage environment due to dirt and
dust in the air. Degree "2" corresponds to a general indoor
environment.
With front cover and feed tray extended:
Required Space (W × D × H) 1,220 mm × 1,240 mm × 1,030 mm
(48 1/32" × 48 13/16" × 40 9/16")

*1 Within 10 minutes after the last print job

2
*2 When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 g/m (23-lb bond)), and density setting 3 (Standard)
Chart used: Print measurement pattern [Color measurement sample 2 (JEITA standard pattern J6)]
*3 The margin when printing envelopes is 10 mm (3/8").
The guaranteed area when printing images is the area enclosed within 3 mm (1/8") of the edges of the paper.
*4 Without printing and temperature adjustment operation
*5 One gigabyte (GB) is calculated as 1 billion bytes.
*6 The continuous print speed varies depending on the type of optional output equipment connected.
Multifunction finisher: Max. 120 sheets/minute (A4-LEF Simplex)
Face down offset stapler: ComColor 9150/2150: Max. 150 sheets/minute (A4-LEF Simplex)
ComColor 7150: Max. 120 sheets/minute (A4-LEF Simplex)
*7 When setting [Power consumption (in sleep)] to [Low].
*8 LEF stands for Long edge feed.

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■ ComColor 9110/9110R/7110/7110R Specifications

Basic Functions and Print Functions
ComColor 9110/9110R: 59A02
Model
ComColor 7110/7110R: 59A04
Type Console
Color Support Full color
Print Type Line-type inkjet system
Ink Type Oil-based pigment ink (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
Standard: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) × 300 dpi (sub-
scanning direction)
Resolution
Fine: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) × 600 dpi (sub-
scanning direction)
Number of Gray Levels For each CMYK color (8 gray levels)
Standard: 300 dpi × 300 dpi
Data Processing Resolution Fine: 300 dpi × 600 dpi
Line smoothing: 600 dpi × 600 dpi
Warm-up Time 2 min. 45 sec. or less (at room temperature of 20ºC (68ºF))

First Print Time 5 sec or less*1 (when copying A4-LEF/Letter-LEF orientation

using color mode)
ComColor 9110:
Simplex: 150 ppm Duplex: 75 sheets/minute (150 ppm)
A4-LEF*8
ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 120 ppm Duplex: 60 sheets/minute (120 ppm)
ComColor 9110:
Simplex: 146 ppm Duplex: 73 sheets/minute (146 ppm)
Letter-LEF
ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 120 ppm Duplex: 60 sheets/minute (120 ppm)
6
ComColor 9110:
Simplex: 110 ppm Duplex: 55 sheets/minute (110 ppm)
A4
ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 45 sheets/minute (90 ppm)
ComColor 9110:
Continuous Print Simplex: 116 ppm Duplex: 58 sheets/minute (116 ppm)
Letter
Speed*2*6 ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 45 sheets/minute (90 ppm)
ComColor 9110:
Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 42 sheets/minute (84 ppm)
B4/Legal
ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 76 ppm Duplex: 38 sheets/minute (76 ppm)
ComColor 9110:
Simplex: 80 ppm Duplex: 40 sheets/minute (80 ppm)
A3
ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 66 ppm Duplex: 33 sheets/minute (66 ppm)
ComColor 9110:
Simplex: 78 ppm Duplex: 39 sheets/minute (78 ppm)
Ledger
ComColor 7110:
Simplex: 66 ppm Duplex: 33 sheets/minute (66 ppm)

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Maximum: 340 mm × 550 mm (13 3/8" × 21 5/8")

Paper Size Standard Tray
Minimum: 90 mm × 148 mm (3 9/16" × 5 13/16")
Printable Area Maximum: 314 mm × 548 mm (12 3/8" × 21 9/16")
Standard: Margin width of 3 mm (1/8")
Guaranteed Print Area*3 Maximum: Margin width of 1 mm (0.04")
Paper Weight Standard Tray 46 g/m2 (12-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond) (plain paper)
Paper Feed Method/ Height up to 110 mm (4 5/16")
Standard Tray
Paper Tray Capacity

Output Tray Capacity Standard Height up to 60 mm (2 3/8")

Page Description Language RISORINC/CIII

TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPs (SSL), DHCP, ftp, lpr, IPP, SNMP,
Supported Protocols
Port 9100 (RAW port), IPv4, IPv6, IPsec

Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (32-bit/64-bit)

Supported Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)

Network Interface Ethernet 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T (1ch)
Memory Capacity 1 GB
Capacity 320 GB
Hard Disk*5
Available Space 280 GB
Operating System Linux
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 10.0-5.0 A, 50-60 Hz
Max. 1,000 W
Ready*4: 150 W or less
Power Consumption
Sleep*7: 5 W or less
Stand-by: 0.5 W or less
Max. 66 dB A4-LEF (one-sided/two-sided) at the maximum
Operating Noise
print speed
Temperature: 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF)
Operating Environment
Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
In use:1,220 mm × 705 mm × 1,030 mm
(48 1/32" × 27 3/4" × 40 9/16")
Dimensions (W × D × H) With cover and tray closed:
1,155 mm × 705 mm × 1,010 mm
(45 15/32" × 27 3/4" × 39 3/4")
Weight Approx. 149 kg (328 lb)

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IEC60950-1 compliant, Indoor, pollution degree 2*, At

altitudes of 2000m or lower
Safety * The pollution degree of the usage environment due to dirt
and dust in the air. Degree "2" corresponds to a general
indoor environment.
With front cover and feed tray extended:
Required Space (W × D × H) 1,220 mm × 1,240 mm × 1,030 mm
(48 1/32" × 48 13/16" × 40 9/16")

*1 Within 10 minutes after the last print job

2
*2 When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 g/m (23-lb bond)), and density setting 3 (Standard)
Chart used: Print measurement pattern [Color measurement sample 2 (JEITA standard pattern J6)]
*3 The margin when printing envelopes is 10 mm (3/8").
The guaranteed area when printing images is the area enclosed within 3 mm (1/8") of the edges of the paper.
*4 Without printing and temperature adjustment operation
*5 One gigabyte (GB) is calculated as 1 billion bytes.
*6 The continuous print speed varies depending on the type of optional output equipment connected.
Multifunction finisher: Max. 120 sheets/minute (A4-LEF Simplex)
Face down offset stapler: ComColor 9110: Max. 150 sheets/minute (A4-LEF Simplex)
ComColor 7110: Max. 120 sheets/minute (A4-LEF Simplex)
*7 When setting [Power consumption (in sleep)] to [Low].
*8 LEF stands for Long edge feed.

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■ ComColor 3150/3150R/3110/3110R Specifications

Basic Functions and Print Functions
ComColor 3150/3150R: 59A05
Model
ComColor 3110/3110R: 59A06
Type Console
Color Support Full color
Print Type Line-type inkjet system
Ink Type Oil-based pigment ink (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
Standard: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) × 300 dpi (sub-
scanning direction)
Resolution
Fine: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) × 600 dpi (sub-
scanning direction)
Number of Gray Levels For each CMYK color (8 gray levels)
Standard: 300 dpi × 300 dpi
Data Processing Resolution Fine: 300 dpi × 600 dpi
Line smoothing: 600 dpi × 600 dpi
Warm-up Time 2 min. 45 sec. or less (at room temperature of 20ºC (68ºF))
5 sec or less*1 (when copying A4-LEF*9/Letter-LEF orientation
First Print Time
using color mode)
Continuous Print A4/Letter Simplex: 90 ppm Duplex: 45 sheets/minute (90 ppm)
Speed*2*6 Legal Simplex: 76 ppm Duplex: 38 sheets/minute (76 ppm)
Maximum: 340 mm × 550 mm (13 3/8" × 21 5/8")
Standard Tray
Minimum: 90 mm × 148 mm (3 9/16" × 5 13/16")
Paper Size
Maximum: 297 mm × 420 mm (11 11/16" × 17")
Feed Tray*7
Minimum: 182 mm × 182 mm (7 3/16" × 7 3/16")
Printable Area Maximum: 210 mm × 544 mm (8 1/4" × 21 7/16")
Standard: Margin width of 5 mm (3/16")
Guaranteed Print Area*3 Maximum: Margin width of 3 mm (1/8")
Standard Tray 46 g/m2 (12-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond) (plain paper)
Paper Weight
Feed Tray*7 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 104 g/m2 (28-lb bond) (plain paper)
Paper Feed Method/ Standard Tray Height up to 110 mm (4 5/16")
Paper Tray Capacity Feed Tray*7 Height up to 50 mm (1 15/16") (3 trays)

Output Tray Capacity Standard Height up to 60 mm (2 3/8")

Page Description Language RISORINC/CIII

TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPs (SSL), DHCP, ftp, lpr, IPP, SNMP,
Supported Protocols
Port 9100 (RAW port), IPv4, IPv6, IPsec

Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 (32-bit/64-bit)

Supported Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)

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 Specifications

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 (64-bit)

Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)

Network Interface Ethernet 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T (1ch)
Memory Capacity 1 GB
Capacity 320 GB
Hard Disk*5
Available Space 280 GB
Operating System Linux
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 10.0-5.0 A, 50-60 Hz
Max. 1,000 W
Ready*4: 150 W or less
Power Consumption
Sleep*8: 5 W or less
Stand-by: 0.5 W or less
Max. 66 dB A4-LEF (one-sided/two-sided) at the maximum
Operating Noise
print speed
Temperature: 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF)
Operating Environment
Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
In use: 1,220 mm × 705 mm × 1,030 mm
(48 1/32" × 27 3/4" × 40 9/16")
Dimensions (W × D × H) With cover and tray closed:
1,155 mm × 705 mm × 1,010 mm
(45 15/32" × 27 3/4" × 39 3/4")
ComColor 3150/3150R: Approx. 171 kg (376 lb)
Weight
ComColor 3110/3110R: Approx. 149 kg (328 lb)
IEC60950-1 compliant, Indoor, pollution degree 2*, At
altitudes of 2000m or lower 6
Safety * The pollution degree of the usage environment due to dirt
and dust in the air. Degree "2" corresponds to a general
indoor environment.
With front cover extended:
Required Space (W × D × H) 1,220 mm × 1,240 mm × 1,030 mm
(48 1/32" × 48 13/16" × 40 9/16")

*1 Within 10 minutes after the last print job

2
*2 When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 g/m (23-lb bond)), and density setting 3 (Standard)
Chart used: Print measurement pattern [Color measurement sample 2 (JEITA standard pattern J6)]
*3 The margin when printing envelopes is 10 mm (3/8").
The guaranteed area when printing images is the area enclosed within 5 mm (3/16") of the edges of the paper.
*4 Without printing and temperature adjustment operation
*5 One gigabyte (GB) is calculated as 1 billion bytes.
*6 The continuous print speed varies depending on the type of optional output equipment connected.
Multifunction finisher: Max. 90 sheets/minute (A4 Simplex)
Face down offset stapler: Max. 90 sheets/minute (A4 Simplex)
*7 The feed tray is available only for ComColor 3150/3150R.
*8 When setting [Power consumption (in sleep)] to [Low].
*9 LEF stands for Long edge feed.

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■ Scanner HS5000 (Optional)

Copy/Scan Functions
Type Flat Bed Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scanning Modes Color, Monochrome, Auto
Scanning Resolution 600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, or 200 dpi
303 mm × 432 mm (11 15/16" × 17") (when using platen glass)
Maximum Scanning Area
295 mm × 430 mm (11 5/8" × 16 15/16") (when using ADF)
Standard: 300 dpi × 300 dpi
Writing Resolution
Fine: 300 dpi × 600 dpi
Maximum: 303 mm × 432 mm (11 15/16" × 17")
Copy Paper Size
(equivalent to A3)
Monochrome/Color: 7 sec or less (when copying A4-LEF/
Initial Copy Time Letter-LEF orientation using Color Priority
Mode)
Copy Functions
Simplex copying (A4-LEF/Letter-LEF, using ADF):
50 ppm or higher
Scanning Speed Duplex copying (A4-LEF/Letter-LEF, using ADF):
12 sheets/minute
(24 ppm) or higher
50% to 200% (Copy mode)
Reproduction Size 50% to 200% (Scanner mode, resolution: 200/300 dpi), only
100% (Scanner mode, resolution: 400/600 dpi)
Original source displacement
Type
(capable of duplex scanning by switch-back)
Maximum: 297 mm × 432 mm (11 11/16" × 17")
Original Source Size (equivalent to A3)
Minimum: 100 mm × 148 mm (3 15/16" × 5 13/16")
Paper Quality 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 128 g/m2 (34-lb bond)
Original Source 80 g/m2 (21-lb bond) or less: Max. 100 sheets
ADF Capacity
More than 80 g/m2 (21-lb bond): Height up to 15 mm (5/8")
Smaller than B4 Size
Original Source 80 g/m2 (21-lb bond) or less: Max. 60 sheets
Capacity
More than 80 g/m2 (21-lb bond): Height up to 9 mm (3/8")
B4 Size or Larger
Simplex printing: 50 ppm or higher (A4-LEF/Letter-LEF)
Original Source
Duplex printing: 12 sheets/minute (24 ppm) or higher
Exchange Speed
(A4-LEF/Letter-LEF)
Scanning Gray Levels 10-bit input and 8-bit output for each RGB color
Monochrome/Color: 50 ppm
Original Source
∗ RISO KAGAKU standard original (A4-LEF/Letter-LEF),
Scanning Speed
200 dpi, when stored to main unit hard drive
Scan Functions Network Interface* Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

Save to main unit hard drive, server, or USB flash drive, or

Data-saving Method* send by e-mail
Monochrome: TIFF, PDF
Data-saving Format* Grayscale/Full Color: TIFF, JPEG, PDF
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 1.0-0.6 A, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption Max. 100 W

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650 mm × 560 mm × 255 mm

Dimensions
(25 19/32" × 22 1/16" × 10 1/32")
Weight Approx. 26 kg (57 lb)
In use: 1,225 mm × 810 mm × 1,220 mm (48 7/32" × 31 7/8" ×
48 1/32")
Dimensions (when connected to main unit)
With cover and tray extended:
(W × D × H)
1,225 mm × 1,345 mm × 1,615 mm (48 7/32" × 52 31/32" ×
63 19/32")

* Via the internal host controller

■ Multifunction Finisher II (Optional)

Top Tray Collating, stacking

Tray Type Stacking Tray Collating, stacking (offset)
Booklet Tray Booklet, Paper folding
Maximum: 330 mm × 488 mm (13" × 19 3/16")
Top Tray*1 Minimum: 100 mm × 148 mm (3 15/16" × 5 13/16")
Maximum: 330 mm × 488 mm (13" × 19 3/16")
Stacking Tray*1 Minimum: 182 mm × 182 mm (7 3/16" × 7 3/16")
Usable Paper Size Maximum: 297 mm × 432 mm (11 11/16" × 17")
Stapling (equivalent to A3)
Minimum: 203 mm × 182 mm (8" × 7 3/16")
Maximum: 330 mm × 457 mm (13" × 18")
Booklet Tray*1 Minimum: 210 mm × 280 mm (8 1/4" × 11")
Top Tray 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond)
Stacking Tray 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond)
Paper Weight
60 g/m2 (16-lb bond) to 90 g/m2 (24-lb bond)
Booklet Tray 6
(cover: 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond))
Top Tray Height up to 50 mm
Tray Capacity Stacking Tray Height up to 200 mm

Booklet Tray Height up to 50 mm

Maximum Number of 100 sheets
Staples*2*3
Maximum: 297 mm × 432 mm (11 11/16" × 17")
(equivalent to A3)
Usable Paper Size
Stapling Minimum: 203 mm × 182 mm (8" × 7 3/16")
(equivalent to B5-LEF)
1 at front side (angle stapling),
Staple Position 1 at rear side (angle stapling*4, parallel stapling), 2 at center
(parallel stapling)

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2 holes, 3 holes
Number of Punches
2 holes, 4 holes
2 holes: A3, B4, A4-LEF, A4, B5-LEF , Ledger, Legal, Letter,
Punching Letter-LEF
Usable Paper Size
3 holes: A3, B4, A4-LEF, B5-LEF, Ledger, Letter-LEF
4 holes: A3, A4-LEF, Ledger, Letter-LEF
Paper Weight 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 200 g/m2 (53-lb bond)
Creating a Booklet Maximum Number of Center margin: 15 sheets (60 pages)
(Center margin/2-fold) Sheets*2*5 2-fold: 5 sheets (20 pages)

Temperature: 15ºC to 35ºC (59ºF to 95ºF)

Operating Environment
Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
1,120 mm × 765 mm × 1,130 mm
Dimensions (W × D × H)
(44 3/32" × 30 1/8" × 44 1/2")
Weight Approx. 131 kg (289 lbs)
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 2.0-1.0 A or less
Power Consumption Max. 175 W
Operating Noise (when using multifunction Max. 68 dB
finisher)
In use: 2,315 mm × 765 mm × 1,130 mm
(91 5/32" × 30 1/8" × 44 1/2")
Dimensions (when Connected to main unit)
With cover, and tray extended:
(W × D × H)
2,315 mm × 1,280 mm × 1,130 mm
(91 5/32" × 50 13/32" × 44 1/2")

*1 When color printing on paper that is longer than 432 mm (17"), the image printed beyond 432 mm (17") may be distorted.
*2 When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 g/m2 (23-lb bond))
*3 65 sheets for a paper size exceeding A4/Letter
*4 Rear-side angle stapling is only available for A4-LEF and A3.
*5 Includes an added cover.

■ Face Down Offset Stapler (Optional)

Type External Unit

Finishing Functions Offset output, staple
Without offset
Maximum:340 mm × 550 mm
(13 3/8" × 21 5/8")
Usable Paper Size Minimum: 90 mm × 148 mm
(3 9/16" × 5 13/16")
Offset output
Paper width: 131 mm - 305 mm (5 3/16" - 12")

Paper Weight 46 g/m2 (12-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond)

(plain paper, recycled paper, postcards)
Tray Capacity Height up to 108 mm (4 1/4")

50 sheets*1 A4, A4-LEF, B5, B5-LEF, Letter,

Maximum Number of Staples Letter-LEF
25 sheets*1 A3, B4, Ledger, Legal
A3, B4, A4, A4-LEF, B5, B5-LEF, Ledger, Legal,
Usable Paper Size for Staple
Letter, Letter-LEF, Foolscap

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Paper Weight for Staple 52 g/m2 (14-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond)
(plain paper, recycled paper)
1 at front side (angle stapling) /
Staple Position 1 at rear side (angle stapling)
2 at center (parallel stapling)
759 mm × 677 mm × 582 mm
Dimensions (W × D × H)
(29 7/8" × 26 21/32" × 22 29/32")
Weight Approx. 30 kg (66 lb)
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 1.2-0.6 A, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption Max. 110 W
1,440 mm × 705 mm × 1,345 mm
Dimensions (when Connected to main unit) (W × D × H)
(56 11/16" × 27 3/4" × 52 31/32")

2
*1 When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 g/m (23-lb bond))

■ High Capacity Feeder (Optional)

Type External Unit

Maximum: 340 mm × 460 mm (13 3/8" × 18 1/8")
Paper Size
Minimum: 90 mm × 148 mm (3 9/16" × 5 13/16")

Paper Type and Weight 46 g/m2 (12-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond)
(plain paper, recycled paper, envelopes, postcards)
Tray Capacity Height up to 440 mm (17 5/16")
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 1.0-0.5 A, 50-60 Hz
Max. 100 W
Ready*1: 30 W or less
Power Consumption
Sleep*2: 0.5 W or less
Stand-by: 0.5 W or less 6
68 dB (A) or less A4-LEF (one-sided/two-sided) at the
Operating Noise
maximum print speed
790 mm × 625 mm × 740 mm
Dimensions (W × D × H)
(31 3/32" × 24 19/32" × 29 1/8")
Weight Approx. 67 kg (148 lb)
1,565 mm × 1,240 mm × 1,030 mm
Dimensions (when Connected to main unit) (W × D × H)
(61 5/8" × 48 13/16" × 40 9/16")

*1 Without printing operation

*2 When setting [Power consumption (in sleep)] to [Low]

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■ High Capacity Stacker (Optional)

Type External Unit

Finishing Functions Collating, stacking (offset)
Maximum: 340 mm × 460 mm (13 3/8" × 18 1/8")
Minimum: 90 mm × 148 mm (3 9/16" × 5 13/16")
Paper Size Offset: 90 mm × 182 mm - 340 mm × 432 mm
(3 9/16" × 7 3/16" - 13 3/8" × 17")
(Envelopes are not acceptable.)

Paper Type and Weight 46 g/m2 (12-lb bond) to 210 g/m2 (56-lb bond)
(plain paper, recycled paper, postcards)
Collating: Height up to 440 mm (17 5/16") *1
Tray Capacity
Offset: Height up to 405 mm (15 15/16") *2
Power Source AC 100-240 V, 1.4-0.7 A, 50-60 Hz
Max. 140 W
Ready*3: 30 W or less
Power Consumption
Sleep*4: 0.5 W or less
Stand-by: 0.5 W or less
68 dB (A) or less A4-LEF (one-sided/two-sided) at the
Operating Noise
maximum print speed
1,000 mm × 700 mm × 935 mm
Dimensions (W × D × H)
(39 3/8" × 27 9/16" × 36 13/16")
Weight Approx. 130 kg (287 lb)
2,810 mm × 1,320 mm × 1,030 mm
Dimensions (when Connected to main unit) (W × D × H)
(110 5/8" × 51 31/32" × 40 9/16")

*1 For A5, postcard, envelope, irregular size, etc., height up to 110 mm (4 11/32") is applicable
*2 A5, postcard, envelope, irregular size, etc. are not applicable
*3 Without printing operation
*4 When setting [Power consumption (in sleep)] to [Low]

■ IC Card Authentication Kit (Optional)

Applicable Card ISO 14443 TypeA/TypeC (FeliCa®/Mifare®)

Radio Law Category Guided read-write communication equipment
Power Source Power received from USB port
Operating Environment Temperature: 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF)
Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W × D × H) 93 mm × 65 mm × 19 mm (3 21/32" × 2 9/16" × 25/32") (excluding protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

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Consumables

It is recommended that you use consumables manufactured by RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION.

Consumable specifications and types are subject to change without notice.
For pricing information, contact your dealer (or authorized service representative).

Ink Cartridges

Type Color Quantity Unit

ComColor X1 Ink Cartridge Cyan
Magenta
Yellow NET. 1,000 ml
Black
Red 1 piece
ComColor X1 Ink Cartridge R Cyan
Magenta
NET. 1,000 ml
Yellow
Black

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● Finishing functions

B
Feeding direction

Punch Staple
ComColor ComColor ComColor ComColor ComColor ComColor
3150/ 7150/ 9150/ 3150/ 7150/ 9150/
3110 7110 9110/2150 3110 7110 9110/2150

4A
A4

4A

A4 N/A
B5 N/A

4A
5B N/A
A3
B4

N/A

B5
A4 N/A
A4
B5 N/A
3A
4B

N/A
A3
B4

N/A
3A
4B

N/A
Booklet
ComColor ComColor ComColor
3150/ 7150/ 9150/
4A

3110 7110 9110/2150

A3 B5
B4 N/A A4 N/A

A4
Foolscap
3A
4B

N/A

A4 A3 4A 3A
B5 B4 5B 4B

Face up feed Face down feed

Paper sizes in inches are as follows:

A3 (Ledger) A4 (Letter) B4 (Legal)

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Staple Function and Orientation of the Paper
The orientation of the paper in the feed tray (standard tray) and the staple binding side are as follows.
Print direction: Print direction:
Face-up data Face-down data
Portrait Landscape

Staples

Binding
Staple position
side
1 pos. 2 pos.

Left

1 pos. 2 pos.

Right

6
Left, 1 pos. Right, 1 pos. Upper, 2 pos.

Upper

Paper
transfer Paper feed and
output direction

● When the corresponding size of paper is not loaded in the feed tray, a message appears.
Follow on-screen instructions to load the paper.
● For [1 pos.] binding, the staple angle may be different from the images above and printing images on the printer
driver screen depending on the paper size or orientation.

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 Index
A Custom paper entry ............................................ 1-34
Cyan ...................................................................... 1-7
About tab .............................................................1-32
Active screen ............................................... 4-6, 5-10 D
Add cover ................................................... 1-21, 2-42
Additional copies ..................................................2-24 Data compression ........................................1-17, 3-9
Advanced tab .......................................................1-27 Data receive lamp ...................................................14
Attach data to an e-mail message .........................3-6 Details screen ....................................................... 5-7
Auto reduce ............................................... 1-22, 2-49 D-Feed Check ..................................................... 2-12
Automatic document feeder (ADF) ........................... 8 Direct Access entry ............................................. 2-17
Auto-Rotate ..........................................................2-44 Directory ................................................................ 3-5
Dot process ......................................................... 1-16
B Draft .................................................................... 1-17
Duplex copying ................................................... 2-15
Barcode ..................................................... 1-17, 1-37 Duplex printing ...................................................... 1-7
Barcode area definition .............................. 1-17, 1-37 Duplex/Simplex ..........................................2-14, 3-11
Base color level ...................................................2-36
Basic tab ................................................................1-7 E
Between jobs ............................................. 1-20, 2-43
Between sets ............................................. 1-20, 2-43 Eject button .............................................................13
Binding margin ........................................... 1-23, 2-47 Envelope image enhancement ........................... 1-15
Binding side ..................................... 1-23, 2-46, 2-48 Envelopes, loading ..................................................29
Black .................................................... 1-7, 2-9, 3-10 Environment tab .................................................. 1-33
Blank Paper Cut Down ........................................1-28 Error diffusion ...................................................... 1-16
Book shadow erase .............................................2-28 Error lamp ...............................................................14
Booklet .................................................................2-48 External system job ............................................. 4-14
Booklet binding ....................................................1-21
Booklet cover .......................................................1-22 F
Booklet tray ............................................................. 13
Face down offset stapler ...........................................9
C Face down tray .........................................................7
Face up/down ..................................................... 1-27
Card-IJ .................................................................1-10 Feed ctrl. ............................................................. 2-12
Carriage ..................................................... 12, 35, 37 Feed tray ............................................... 8, 2-10, 4-15
Center margin ......................................................1-22 changing settings .......................................... 2-11
Changing settings selecting ....................................................... 2-10
during copying .................................................2-6 File format ............................................................. 3-9
during printing ..................................................4-6 Finished job, changing settings ........................... 4-12
Check amount ......................................................4-14 Finished screen ............................................4-8, 5-11
Check setting ............................................. 2-18, 3-12 Finisher ...................................................................13
Chroma ................................................................1-16 Finishing tab ........................................................ 1-19
Clear key ................................................................. 14 Fold direction ...................................................... 1-26
Collate ........................................................ 1-19, 2-43 Folder job, changing settings .............................. 4-12
Color ....................................................................3-10 Folder screen ...................................................... 5-11
Color mode .......................................... 1-7, 2-9, 3-10 FORCEJET link icon ...............................................15
Color profile .........................................................1-10 Format for PC ....................................................... 3-4
Consumables .......................................................6-15 Front cover ................................................................7
Continuous output ................................................1-29 Front door release ............................................... 2-53
Contrast ...............................................................1-16 Full color ........................................................1-7, 2-9
Copies ..................................................................1-27 Function keys ..........................................................14
Copy and pause ...................................................2-23 Functions screen ................................................. 5-12
Copy mode screen .................................................. 16
Copy, canceling .....................................................2-5
Corrugator ........................................................ 12, 34
Counter key ............................................................ 14

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G M
Gamma control .......................................... 1-16, 2-35 MAC address ........................................ 16, 1-33, 5-5
General screen ............................................... 16, 5-4 Magenta ................................................................ 1-7
Grayscale .............................................................3-10 Main power lamp .....................................................14
Group ...................................................................2-43 Main power switch ....................................................8
Main unit ...................................................................7
H Main unit socket ........................................................8
Matt coated ......................................................... 1-10
Halftone ...............................................................1-16 Message area ....................................................... 4-3
HDD usage ............................................................4-3 Mixed original size .............................................. 2-28
Head cleaning ............................................ 2-52, 5-12 Mixed size ............................................................. 1-8
High capacity feeder .................................. 10, 31, 32 Mode buttons ..........................................................15
High capacity stacker ....................................... 12, 35 MODE key ...............................................................14
High-quality ..........................................................1-10 Mode screen ...........................................................15
Multi-up ............................................................... 2-29
I Multi-up (Plural) ..........................................1-13, 2-29
Multi-up (Single) .........................................1-13, 2-30
Icons, job ...............................................................4-3
IJ paper ................................................................1-10 N
Image control .......................................................2-36
Image position ........................................... 1-14, 4-13 Normal cleaning .................................................. 2-52
Image quality ............................................. 1-17, 2-35 Numeric keys ..........................................................14
Image size ...........................................................3-13
Image tab .............................................................1-15 O
Imposition ............................................................1-13
Index buttons .......................................................... 18 Offset output ..............................................1-20, 2-44
Ink cartridges .......................................................6-15 Online .................................................................. 4-15
Input text ..............................................................1-29 Operation panel ................................................. 7, 14
Input tray ..............................................................1-10 Original .......................................................2-13, 3-12
Interrupt copy .......................................................2-55 Original cover ............................................................8
Interrupt key ............................................................ 14 Original guide ............................................................8
Interrupt lamp .......................................................... 14 Original image ..................................................... 1-15
IP address ............................................................... 16 Original orientation ................... 1-8, 2-46, 2-47, 3-11
Irregular sized paper ............................................2-11 Original output tray ....................................................8 6
Original size
J about ............................................................... 1-8
custom ............................................................ 1-8
Jam release cover .................................................... 9 Original unit lever ......................................................8
Job list ....................................................................4-3 Output tray .................................................1-26, 2-50
Job name ........................................... 1-31, 2-24, 3-5 Output tray relay ................................................. 2-50
Jobs stored in folders, printing .............................4-10 Overlay ................................................................ 2-53
Jobs, saving ...........................................................3-7 Owner ..........................................................1-33, 3-5
Jump wing control ................................................2-52
P
L
Page size
Layout tab ............................................................1-12 about ......................................................1-9, 2-11
Left cover ................................................................ 13 Paging direction .................................................. 3-11
License Info. screen ........................................ 16, 5-6 Paper arranger ................................................. 11, 33
Lightness .............................................................1-16 Paper feed guide lever ..............................................7
Limit screen ...........................................................5-7 Paper feed pressure adjustment lever ......................7
Line smoothing ....................................................1-15 Paper feeder ....................................................... 1-34
Loading envelopes ........................................... 29, 31 Paper folding ..............................................1-26, 2-47
Loading the next copy job ......................................2-5 Paper guide (end) ...................................................11
Locking lever ........................................................... 27 Paper guide (side) ...................................................11
Login .........................................................15, 17, 5-3 Paper guide control ............................................. 2-51
Login password, changing .............................. 18, 5-5 Paper guides open button .......................................11
Long edge ..............................................................1-7

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Paper size Stacking tray

custom .............................................................1-9 about .......................................................... 11, 13
Paper type ................................................. 1-10, 2-11 closing ..............................................................34
Paper, loading ......................................................... 27 preparing ..........................................................33
PIN code .......................................... 1-31, 3-14, 3-15 Stamp Page/Date .......................................1-30, 2-31
PIN protection .............................................. 3-9, 3-15 Standard tray
Platen glass .............................................................. 8 about ...................................................................7
Power-saving features ............................................ 27 adding paper .....................................................30
Print and pause ....................................................1-27 closing ..............................................................30
Print density ..................................... 1-17, 2-37, 4-14 switching paper .................................................30
Printable in this machine (save to external CI) ......3-4 Standard tray descent button ....................................8
Printable in this machine (save to folder) ...............3-4 Standard tray paper guide ........................................7
Printer driver screen ..............................................1-2 Staple .........................................................1-24, 2-45
Printer mode screen ............................................... 15 Staple speed priority ........................................... 1-24
Printer status button ................................................ 15 START key ..............................................................14
Printing Jobs Stored in USB Folders ...................4-11 Start lamp ................................................................14
Program ..................................................... 1-27, 2-37 Status ......................................................................15
Punch ......................................................... 1-25, 2-45 Status bar .............................................................. 4-3
Status Save/Call ................................................. 1-11
R Status screen ..........................................................16
STOP key ................................................................14
Register folder .....................................................1-36 Stopper ...................................................................27
Remaining ink indicator .......................................... 15 Strong cleaning ................................................... 2-52
Report screen ........................................................5-8 Sub power key ........................................................14
Reproduction size ................................................2-10 System screen ................................................ 16, 5-5
RESET key ............................................................. 14
Resolution ..............................................................3-9 T
Right cover .............................................................. 13
RISO Console, starting ..........................................5-3 Tab ........................................................................ 1-2
Rotate ..................................................................1-14 Text, entering ..........................................................19
Top side left ...............................................2-14, 3-11
S Top side up ................................................2-14, 3-11
Top tray ...................................................................13
Save Touch panel ..................................................... 14, 17
to a computer on the Network .........................3-6 Tray selection ...................................................... 2-13
to a USB flash drive ............................... 1-10, 3-6 Two-sided original, simplex copying ................... 2-15
to the internal hard disk ...................................3-5
Save as default ................................ 2-18, 2-19, 3-12 U
Save to archive ....................................................2-25
Save to folder ............................................. 1-10, 2-24 USB port ...................................................................8
Save/Call setting ..................................................2-19 User screen ..................................................... 16, 5-5
Scan, canceling .....................................................3-7
Scanner .................................................................... 8 V
Scanner lamp ............................................................ 8
Scanner mode screen ............................................. 16 View balance ....................................................... 2-53
Scanner power switch ............................................... 8
Scanner socket ......................................................... 8 W
Scanning level ........................................... 2-14, 3-11
Scanning size ............................................ 2-27, 3-10 Waiting screen .............................................4-7, 5-10
Screening .............................................................1-16 Wake up key ...........................................................14
Select layout ........................................................2-22 Watermark .......................................................... 1-29
Selections entry ...................................................2-17
Separate books .......................................... 1-22, 2-49 Z
Short edge .............................................................1-7
Slip sheet ......................................... 1-20, 2-38, 2-43 Zoom ..................................................................... 1-9
Sort ......................................................................2-43

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