Minolta EP1050 Manual do Operador

Thank you for choosing Minolta.This operator’s manual explains how to operate the copier and replenish itssupplies. It also gives some troubleshooting

Feeding Direction (Copy Paper Path) In this copier system, copy paper is taken up from the right-hand side of thecopier and fed through the copier to

1139O0670ARemove any sheet of paper fromthe Transport Section.32. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights1142O073AAHolding up the Fusing Unit, pull

1142O076AAGently swing down and lock theUpper Half of the copier. Then,close the Front Door.71142O077AA<If the copier is equipped with anAutomatic

1142O068ACMisfeed Clearing Procedure: Automatic Document Feeder1142O068ACThere is a misfed original in the AutomaticDocument Feeder.1139O0830AHolding

%1142O127CA1142O127CACheck the number shown on theMulti-Copy Display.Example: −2 (two sheets oforiginal)61139O0110AReload the correspondingnumber of o

1142O069ACMisfeed Clearing Procedure: Sorter1142O069ACThere is a misfed sheet of paper in the10-Bin Sorter.1142O079AAHold the Lock Release Lever ofthe

Meter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA4 %50%~200%AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book141% A4 A3115% B4 A3100% Full Size 81

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights94

Chapter 6TroubleshootingThis Chapter gives you instructions on how to troubleshoot copiermalfunctions.1. When this Type of Copy is Produced•The Image

Symptom Possible CauseThe Image is too light. The exposure level for the Auto ExposureMode is set at one of the "Light" levels.The manual ex

ActionChange the setting of the User’s Choice Mode U-13 (Default Auto Exposure Level). ➭ p. 58Cancel the Auto Exposure Mode and select the Manual Expo

"Width" and "Length" 1139O1610AWhen we talk about the size of theoriginal or copy, we call side A"width" and side B &qu

Symptom Possible CauseThe Copy has lines. The Corona Units are dirty.The Copy has dark specks or spots. The Original Glass is dirty.The Original Pad o

ActionUsing the Corona Unit Cleaning Levers, clean the Corona Units. ➭ p. 114Wipe the Original Glass clean with a soft dry cloth. ➭ p. 112Wipe the Ori

Symptom Check for:None of the Control PanelIndicators light up.Is the Start Key lit up green?Pressing the Start Key doesnot start the copy cycle.Is th

ActionThe copier is in the Energy Saver Mode.Press any Key on the Control Panel to cancel the Energy Saver Mode. ➭ p. 21The copier is now warming up.

Symptom Check for: ActionThe Copier is not activatedwhen the Power Switch isturned ON.Is the power cord pluggedinto the power outlet?Plug the power co

Chapter 7SpecificationsThis Chapter gives complete specifications of the copier system andoptions.1. Copier EP1050 1042. Automatic Document Feeder AF

1. CopierName MINOLTA EP1050Type Desk Top CopierPlaten Type StationaryPhotoconductor OPCCopying System Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer to Pl

Zoom Ratios Fixed ratiosFull size: 1:1±0.5%Reduction Ratios: 50%, 70%, 81%Enlargement Ratios: 115%, 141%, 200%Zoom ratios: From 50% to 200% in 1% incr

2. Automatic Document FeederName Automatic Document Feeder AF-3Type Take-up from bottom of stack and U-turn feeding to Glass, U-turnejectionInstallati

3. 10 Bin SorterName 10 Bin Sorter S-104Type 10-Moving-Bin SorterInstallation Attached to copierRegistration Front edgeNo. of Bins Sort Bins: 10Modes

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4. Multi Bypass TableName Multi Bypass Table MB-1Type Universal Multi-Sheet Bypass UnitInstallation Attached to copierRegistration Front edgeCapacity

Chapter 8MiscellaneousThis Chapter explains about care of the copier and the variouspossible combinations of functions.1. Care of the Copier•Daily Che

To keep your copier in good shape at all times, make the following daily checksand cleaning.Daily ChecksPower Cord, Communications Cable, Ground Cable

Original Cover, Automatic Document FeederItem ActionIs the Original Pad or Document TransportBelt dirty?Clean the Pad or Belt using the proceduregiven

1142O082AAHousing CoverWipe the surface of the HousingCover clean with a soft clothdampened with neutral homedetergent.Cleaning12Original Pad1139O1830

Control Panel1142O084AATurn the Power Switch OFF.Wipe the surface of the controlpanel clean with a soft, dry cloth.12NEVER use a glass cleaner or anyo

Corona Units1139O1870ASwing down the Front Door.Gently slide out the Corona UnitCleaning Lever (Upper) as far asit will go.121139O1880AGently slide th

Document Transport Belt1139O1910ARaise the AF-3.Wipe the surface of theDocument Transport Belt cleanwith a soft cloth dampened withneutral home deterg

Name Size (Metric) Size (Inch)A3 297 mm × 420 mm 11-3/4" × 16-1/2"B4 257 mm × 364 mm 10" × 14-1/4"A4 210 mm × 297 mm 8-1/4&qu

Metric AreasOriginal SizeCopy PaperSizeZoom RatioA3297 × 420 mm11-3/4" × 16-1/2"A4 70%A5 50%B4 86%B5 61%A4210 × 297 mm8-1/4" × 11-3/4

Chapter 1Safety NotesThis Chapter explains about the operating environment, conditions,and precautions for use.1. Installing the CopierInstallation Si

AAuto Size Mode 37Auto Size/Manual Priority 57Add Paper 72Add Toner 70Auto Panel Reset for Pulug-In Counter 62Auto Copy Start Function 20Auto Du

MManual Bypass Copying 49Manual Exposure Mode 41Misfeed 86Multi Bypass Copying 50NNon-Sort Mode 44Number of Copies 47OOriginal Placement 28PPap

Installation Site To ensure utmost safety and prevent possible malfunctions of the copier, install itin a location which meets the following require

Space Requirements To ensure easy copier operation, supply replacement and service maintenance,adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed

= Locate the Copier in a Well Ventilated Room = A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of thiscopier. An unpleasant odor ma

Care of Copier Supplies Use the following precautions when handling the copier supplies (toner, paper,etc.).uStore the paper, toner, and other suppli

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Chapter 2First Things to Knowabout your CopierThis Chapter gives you a brief description of the system andpreliminary information about the different

ContentsChapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies. Be sure to read these chapters before using your copier. Using this ManualO

The EP1050 system can be configured with the followingcomponents.◆Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 <Option>Permits automatic feeding of multipleor

Outside Copier 3 1 2 4 5 1142O011AA 6 7 8 10 9 2. Copier Parts and Accessories 1 Control Panel: Use to start a copy cycle or to make copyin

1 3 2 7 6 5 4 1142O012AA Inside Copier 1 OriginalWidth/Length Scale: Place the original along these Scales for correctpositioning. ➭ p. 28 2 O

8 1142O013AA101113 9 12 8 Upper Half ofCopier: The copier main body can be divided into twoparts, the upper and lower. The Upper Half can beswung upw

Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 1 1139O1070A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Document ExitTray: Receives originals that are automatically ejectedfrom AF-3. 2

10-Bin Sorter S-104 1 Sorter Bins: Hold sorted copies. The Top Bin is capable ofholding up to 50 copies and each of the 2nd to 10thBins up to 25 cop

Control PanelAMeter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA3 A5A4 B4A4 FLS. AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book 2 1 2019 18 3 4 5 6

13Stop Key:Press to stop a multi-copy cycle. ➭ p. 4814Start Key:Press to start a copy cycle. ➭ p. 48It also tells the status of the copier as follows:

Display1142O132DCA100%Meter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA3 A5A4 B4A4 FLS. %50%~200%AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book141%

1142O020AA1142O020AA•Call-Tech.-Rep. IndicatorIndicates that the copier has developed amalfunction.When a malfunction occurs, the correspondingmalfunc

Chapter 2 First Things to Know about your Copier 71. System Overview 82. Copier Parts and AccessoriesOutside Copier 9Inside Copier 10Automati

3 Zoom Ratio Indicator /Multi-Copy Display: Each shows the following data.% Zoom Ratio Indicator Multi-Copy Display•ExampleZoom ratio: 100%No. of c

Turning ON and OFF Turning Copier ON Turning Copier OFF ... Press the Power Switch to the " " position. ... Press the Power Switch

Auto Copy Start Function(Only when Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 is used)The Auto Copy Start Function allows a copy process to be started as soon as

Minimizing the Warm-up Time If the copier is shut down when it is not in use, it takes the copier a max. of 1minute to complete the warm-up cycle. Ins

Initial Mode and Panel Resetting Initial Mode When the Power Switch is turned ON, the initial settings are indicated on thecontrol panel.* The initial

Panel Reset1139O4782A1139O4782A*If the Automatic Document FeederAF-3 is used, the original present onthe Original Glass will be ejected outof the unit

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Chapter 3Making CopiesThis Chapter shows you how to make copies. The Copying Overview is on p. 26.These pages offer quick, at-a-glance instructions fo

1. Copying Overview• Place the original in position (step 1), set the number of copies to be made (step7), and press the Start Key (step 8). This will

To change theExposure Level 4. Setting the Image Density• Press the Book Copy Keyto select the BookCopying Mode. ➭ p. 42To copy from a book 5. Selec

Chapter 3 Making Copies 251. Copying Overview 262. Copying ProcedurePlacing Originals 28Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the PaperSour

Placing OriginalsPlace the original face down on the Original Glass.Different methods are used to load the originals depending on the type oforiginal

1134O0370APosition the higher-numberedpage on the Original Width Scaleend. Book Original *"Book original" refers to an open bound original.•

The Automatic Document Feeder AF-3 automatically feeds sheet originalsplaced on the Document Feed Tray one by one. After the copy cycle hasbeen comple

1139O0110ASwing the Document Exit Trayto the left as shown.Place a neat stack of originalsface up on the Document FeedTray, and then slide theDocument

1139O0920AOriginalPositioning PlateOriginal Width Scale Raise the AF-3 and place theoriginal face down on theOriginal Glass. Align the rear leftcorner

Checking the Copy Paper Size and Selecting the PaperSourceMeter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA4 %50%~200%AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book1

1139O3590AZoom RatioMeter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA4 %50%~200%AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book141% A4 A3115% B4 A31

1100%1142O105CAPress the Reduction, Full Size, orEnlargement Key to select a fixedzoom ratio of your choice.Selecting the Fixed Zoom Ratios100%141%

50%~200%1139O3640A1139O3640AHold down the Zoom Down orUp Key until the desired zoomratio is reached. Zoom Down Key makes the ratio smaller Z

Auto Size1142O096CC1142O096CCPress the Auto Size Mode Key. Selecting the Auto Size Mode Auto Size Mode •The Auto Size Mode can be selected only when

Chapter 4 Auxiliary Functions 511. Checking the Total Number of Copies Mode522. Auxiliary Toner Replenishing Mode(Increasing the Image Density) 54

The copier has been factory-set to automatically select the Manual Mode. Thisdefault setting can be changed to the Auto Size Mode by using the User’sC

Zoom Ratio Table (Original Size to Copy Paper Size)Metric SizeOriginal SizeCopyPaper SizeZoom RatioA3 A4 70%297 × 420 mm11-3/4" × 16-1/2"A5

Meter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA4 %50%~200%AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book141% A4 A3115% B4 A3100% Full Size

Lighter DarkerAAuto1139O2082APress the Exposure Control Key < or > to light up theExposure Level Indicator.Manual Exposure ModeAutoLighte

Book CopyingAuto Size Sort Book1142O150CAAuto Size Sort Book1142O150CA•Select Book Copying when youwant to make a 1-sided copy ofeach page of an open

Paper A3 A5 A4 B4 A4 FLS.1142O144DA1142O144DA•If paper other than A4 crosswise orA5 lengthwise paper is loaded intothe

Auto Size Sort Book1142O151CAAuto Size Sort Book1142O151CAThere are two different finishing modes:Non-Sort and Sort.Select the appropriate mode accord

Selecting the Finishing ModesSort1142O098CC1142O098CCPress the Finishing Mode Select Keyto select the desired mode.* If the Sort Mode is selected, the

Auto Dual FunctionEach of the Sorter Bins holds up to 25 sheets of paper. However, the AutoDual Function allows sorting of copies of up to 50 original

17369C25804Setting the Number of Copies1142O171AAUsing the Multi-Copy Keys, enter thenumber of copies to be made.* The maximum number that can beset i

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 951. When this Type of Copy is ProducedThe Image is too light 96The Image is too dark 96The Copy is blurry 96The Copy h

Starting the Copy Cycle1139O2360ACheck the control panel to makesure that you have set up yourcopy job correctly.Press the Start Key, if it is green.T

Manual Bypass CopyingUse the Manual Bypass to make copies on paper not loaded in the Drawer, or tocopy onto transparencies, translucent paper, or any

1139O0130APlace the original on the OriginalGlass and make the control panelsettings.Swing down the Multi BypassTable and slide the Paper GuidePlate t

Chapter 4Auxiliary FunctionsThis Chapter explains about the Auxiliary functions that can be usedfor specific purposes.1. Checking the Total Number of

Types of Counters•Total Counter:Shows the total number of copies made sincethe installation of the copier.•Size Counter:Shows the number of copies ma

Using the Meter Count FunctionMeter CountTonerDrum Dehumidify1142O116CA1142O116CAPress the Meter Count Key once.The count of the Total Counter isshown

Meter CountTonerDrum Dehumidify1142O118CA1142O118CAPress the Auxiliary TonerReplenishing Key.This causes the copier to initiate tonerreplenishing, whi

Meter CountTonerDrum Dehumidify1142O152CA1142O152CADuring high humidity periods or when thereare sudden rapid changes in humidity(especially when you

Functions Available in User’s ChoiceChoice Code Function Choice Code FunctionU- 4Lightweight OriginalModeU-20Auto Panel ResetON/OFFU-12Auto Size/Manua

Description of Each User’s Choice FunctionU-4 Lightweight Original Mode•Selects either one of the following settings when the copier is equipped with

ContentsChapter 8 Miscellaneous 1091. Care of the CopierDaily Checks 110Cleaning 1122. Description of Copy Paper Size 1163. Zoom Ratio Table(Ori

U-13 Default auto exposure level•Determines the default exposure level in the Auto Exposure Mode.Setting Value DescriptionInitialSetting46 Low, level

U-14 Default exposure mode/level•Determines the default exposure mode, either Auto or Manual, selected whenthe control panel settings are reset.If Aut

Manual Exposure Mode as DefaultSetting Value Description Initial Setting10 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP111 Manual Exposure Mode / EXP212 Manual Exposure

U-15 Default Finishing mode•Determines the default finishing mode when the copier is equipped with theSorter.Setting Value Description Initial Setting

U-21 Energy Saver Mode ON/OFF and Timing•Selects whether or not to set the copier into the Energy Saving Mode after agiven time after a copy cycle has

U-24 Sort/Non-Sort Auto Switching ON/OFF•Specifies whether to enable automatic switching between the Sort and Non-SortMode under the following conditi

Making the User’s Choice Mode Settings1142O056AA17369C258041142O056ABUsing the Multi-Copy Keys,enter the desired Choice Codenumber.*If you have presse

1139O2360APress the Start Key.* This causes the current settingof that particular choice code tobe shown on the Multi-CopyDisplay.31142O169AA17369C258

1142O171AA17369C258041142O171AAPress the appropriate Multi-CopyKey or Keys to enter the newsetting.See pages 57-63 for the ChoiceCode.* The Multi-Copy

Chapter 5When an Indicator Lights Up(Replenishing Supplies, Clearing Misfeeds,and Correcting a Closure Failure)This Chapter explains about the details

Organization Chapters 1 through 3 give the basic information for making copies. Be sure toread these Chapters before using your copier.Chapter 1 Safe

When the copier encounters any of the following conditions, a correspondingwarning indicator lights up. Some of the warning conditions entail inhibiti

Indicator Copier State ActionI.U. Service LifeIndicatorIt is now time to replace theImaging Unit.(When this Indicator lights up, nonew copy cycle can

Add Toner Indicator1142O021AB1142O021ABThe Add Toner Indicator lights upwhen toner in the Toner Bottle isrunning out.Once the Indicator lights up, re

1139O1420AEnsuring that the arrow ( )on the Toner Bottle is facingtoward you, insert the Bottle intoposition.Insert the Bottle all the wayinto t

Meter CountTonerDrum DehumidifyPaperA4 AutoLighter DarkerAuto Size Sort Book1142O160DA1142O160DAWhen the Drawer or the Multi BypassTable has ru

1139O0410ALoad the paper stack into theDrawer so that its front side (theside facing up when the packagewas unwrapped) faces down.Make sure that the p

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator LightsAdding Paper (Multi Bypass Table)1142O061AAMonitor Display1142O061AA Add Paper IndicatorThe indications o

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator LightsChapter 5When an Indicator Lights Up75

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator LightsI.U. Service Life Indicator1142O174CAWhen time is about to come when theImaging Unit needs replacement,

Precautions for Handling1139O6032A•Do not leave the I. U. in a brightplace.1139O6042A•Do not store the I. U. in a hot placeof 40°C (104°F) or more.113

Page OrganizationEach page of this manual is basically organized as follows.Control Panel IndicatorsA steady light and blinking light Indicator on the

Removing the I. U. from copier1142O071AASwing down the Front Door.Turn the Lock Release Levercounterclockwise to swing up theUpper Half of the copier.

4445U001AAStarter BottleI. U.Peel off the piece of tape andopen the Carton Box.Take the Starter Bottle out fromthe Carton Box.Take the I. U. with its

4445U004AARemove the Cap from the I. U.and re-fit it to the used I. U. asshown in the illustration.41139O0530AAlign the I. U. with the Rails inthe cop

4445U005AABe sure to push the I. U. into thelocked position until a click isheard.Then, check to see the positionof Lock Release Lever, as shownin the

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator LightsCharging the Copier with Starter and Toner4445U006AASwing out the Bottle Holder.11139O1410AHold the Start

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights1139O6012AClose the Front Door.Plug the Power Cord into theWall Outlet.Turn ON the Power Switch.This will

2. Detailed Instructions for Indicator Lights4445U009AASwing down the Front Door,swing out the Bottle Holder andremove the Starter Bottle.9Hold the To

Closure Failure Indicator1142O018AA1142O018AAThe Closure Failure Indicator lights up ifa copier door is left open, or an option isnot attached proper

Misfeed IndicatorMisfeed Indicator and Monitor DisplayCheck the Monitor Display for the location of the misfeed, and clear the misfedsheet of paper a

1142O019ABMisfeed Clearing Procedure: Copier1142O019ABUse care not to touch the areas markedwith , "High Voltage", and"Caution/Hot&quo