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Paper Profile Setting: Registering the Paper Conditions

Register the frequently used paper setting as a paper profile. You can make print settings of the tray by calling the paper profile.

This section describes how to select a paper size and register the paper profile.

Paper setting consists of the following paper conditions that can be specified as desired.

Setting item

Description

Setting options

Paper Type

The following seven paper types are provided according to the plainness of paper.

Plain, Fine, Color Specific, Coated-GL, Coated-ML, Coated-GO, Coated-MO , Envelope

Profile Name

Enter the desired paper profile name.

You can enter up to 50 one-byte characters (25 two-byte characters).

Paper size

Selecting Standard allows you to select the standard size of paper.

Selecting Custom allows you to enter the desired dimensions from the screen. This setting can also be made by recalling a custom size previously registered.

To specify Tab Paper, select either A4T or 8.5 11T and specify the number of tabs.

Standard:
SRA3 , SRA4 /, A3 , A4 /, A5 /, A6 , B4 , B5 /, B6 , 13 19 , 12  18 , 11  17 , 9 11 , 8.5  14 , 8.5  11 /, 8  13 , 5.5  8.5 /, Postcard

Custom:

Widthwise 100.0 mm to 330.2 mm, Lengthwise 148.0 mm to 487.7 mm / Widthwise 3.94" to 13", Lengthwise 5.83" to 19.2 "

Tab Paper:

A4T , 8.5 11T (number of tabs: 1 to 15)

No Setting

Weight

The unit of weight can be switched. The unit used to register the condition is also used to display that condition on the [MACHINE] screen and the [COPY] screen when called.

Weight Setting:

62-74g/m2 / 16-19 lb Bond

75-80g/m2 / 20-21 lb Bond

81-91g/m2 / 22-24 lb Bond

92-105g/m2 / 25-28 lb Bond

106-135g/m2 / 29-36 lb Bond

136-176g/m2 / 37-47 lb Bond

177-216g/m2 / 48-57 lb Bond

217-256g/m2 / 58-68 lb Bond

257-300g/m2 / 69-81 lb Bond

301-350g/m2 / 82-93 lb Bond

Change Unit:

g/m2, kg (A-Book), kg (B-Book), kg (Duodecimo), kg (Octavo), lb (Bond), lb (Index), lb (Cover), lb (Book), lb (Bristol), lb (Tag)

Speed Setting:

High, Middle, Low, Auto Change

Colored Paper

Specify the color of paper. This prevents erroneous printing on papers in mixed colors.

White, Blue, Goldenrod, Gray, Green, Ivory, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, Cream, Other, User Color

Punch

Specify whether or not the paper is punched. When pre-punched paper is used, selecting [Punch] for [Output Setting] has no effect.

Pre-Punched, No Hole-Punch

Both Sides Adjust

Adjust magnification ratios (vertical and horizontal), image shift amounts (up/down and right/left) for both front and back pages, and [Rotate/Skew] (skew adjustment or distortion adjustment) in order to align the images printed on the front and back pages using duplex printing.

It is advisable to perform Both Sides Adjust for every paper to be used, as the shrinkage ratio differs according to the paper type, paper brand, or difference in temperature of storage location.

When Integrated Color Care Unit IQ-501 is mounted on the machine, [Periodical Adjustment] can be set to ON or OFF in [AutoMeasure].

If [ON] is selected, Both Sides Adjustment is automatically performed at the specified intervals.

Vertical Zoom:

Front/Back -1.00 to +1.00 (1 step = 0.01%)

Horizontal Zoom:

Front -1.00 to +1.00 (1 step = 0.01%)

Back -0.80 to +0.20 (1 step = 0.01%)

Image Shift Up/Down:

Front/Back -10.0 mm to +10.0 mm (1 step = 0.1 mm)

Image Shift Right/Left:

Front/Back -3.0 mm to +3.0 mm (1 step = 0.1 mm)

Rotate:

Front/Back -1.00 to +1.00 (1 step = 0.01%)

Skew (Distortion adjustment):

Front/Back -1.00 to +1.00 (1 step = 0.01%)

Periodical Adjustment: [ON] or [OFF]

RU Curl Adjustment

The machine mounted with the optional Relay Unit RU-509 provides [RU Curl Adjustment] on the screen, which allows you to correct the curl (arc-like distortion) of output paper.

Also, switching [ON] and [OFF] for Humidifier Setting is available if Relay Unit RU-509 is equipped with Humidifier HM-102.

Curl Adjustment:

+2, +1.5, +1, +0.5, 0, -0.5, -1, -1.5, -2, OFF

Humidifier Setting: ON, OFF

Air Assist

Use this function to blow air to paper in order to prevent feeding multiple sheets or paper jam, which is likely to occur depending on the paper type.

When Paper Feeder Unit PF-602m is mounted
Auto, ON(Strong), ON(Weak), OFF

When Paper Feeder Unit PF-707 or Paper Feeder Unit PF-707m is mounted:
Auto, Manual
Followings can be set when selecting Manual:
Lead Edge Air Level Setting: (Weak) 1 to 9 (Strong)
Side Air Level Setting: (Weak) 1 to 9 (Strong), OFF

When Large Capacity Unit LU-202m or Large Capacity Unit LU-202XL is mounted
Auto, ON, OFF

When Perfect Binder PB-503 is mounted:
Auto, ON, OFF

Thickness

The machine mounted with Image Controller IC-603 provides [Thickness] on the screen, and selecting [Specify] allows the machine to estimate the remaining amount of paper in the tray with greater accuracy.

Not Specify, Specify

Adjustment Range: 0.050 mm to 0.500 mm

Expert Adjustment

Process Adjustment of transfer/separation/fusing and Upper Fusing Roller Temperature, Lead Edge Erase, Temp. Gap of Fus. Edge and Mid, Lower Fusing Roller Temperature, Rear Edge Erase Quantity, Reverse Output Timing, ADU Reverse Timing, Fusing Speed Adjustment, Registration Loop, Up Fusing Initial Temp., 2nd Transfer Pressure, CPM Down, Toner Amount Save, Density Adjustment Per Tray (YMC), Density Adjustment Per Tray (K), Mis-centering Detect JAM, Double Feed Detection *1, Int. Transfer Separation, Thick BK Mode, Feed Correction Level, Output Curl Adjustment, Output Curl (Back on Top), Centering Adjustment (Front), Centering Adjustment (Back), Fusing Air Separation Air Level Setting, Change Fusing Pressure, Hard Paper Mode, PFU Suction Air Level Setting *2, Output Paper Separation Setting, and Output Cooling Air Level Adjustment settings are available.

*1: This menu item is displayed when Tray 3 to Tray 5 are selected while Paper Feeder Unit PF-602m, Paper Feeder Unit PF-707, or Paper Feeder Unit PF-707m is mounted on this machine.

*2: This menu item is displayed when Tray 3 to Tray 5 are selected while Paper Feeder Unit PF-707 or Paper Feeder Unit PF-707m is mounted on this machine.

For details about the [Mis-centering Detect JAM] setting, refer to Print Job JAM Setting: Setting the Detection of Paper Jam Caused by Misalignment.

[Expert Adjustment] is not displayed by default. Contact your service representative.

[2nd Transfer Output Adj. (Front)]: -50 to +50

[2nd Transfer Output Adj. (Back)]: -50 to +50

[2nd Transfer-Lead Edge (Front)]: -50 to +50

[2nd Transfer-Lead Edge (Back)]: -50 to +50

[2nd Transfer-Rear Edge (Front)]: -50 to +50

[2nd Transfer-Rear Edge (Back)]: -50 to +50

[Separation AC(Front)]: -600 to +600

[Separation AC(Back)]: -600 to  +600

[Separation DC(Front)]: -60 to +60

[Separation DC(Back)]: -60 to +60

[Upper Fusing Roller Temperature]: -20 to +20

[Lead Edge Erase Quantity]: 0 to +200

[Temp. Gap of Fus. Edge and Mid.]: -10 to +10

[Lower Fusing Roller Temperature]: -15 to +70

[Rear Edge Erase Quantity]: 0 to +200

[Back on Top Output Timing Adj.]: -0 to 10

[ADU Reverse Timing]: -6 to +6

[Fusing Speed (Front Side)]: -200 to +200

[Fusing Speed (Back Side Offset)]: -200 to +200

[Registration Loop (Front)]: -99 to +99

[Registration Loop (Back)]: -99 to +99

[Up Fusing Initial Temp.]: [Auto], [OFF]

[2ndTrans.Pressure]: [Auto], [Normal], [Low]

[CPM Down]: [Normal], [Down]

[Toner Amount Save]: [ON], [OFF]

[Dens. Adj. Per Tray (YMC)]: [0 (Normal)], [+1], [+2], [+3 (Max)]

[Dens. Adj. Per Tray (K)]: [0 (Normal)], [+1], [+2], [+3 (Max)]

[Mis-centering Detect JAM]: [Detect], [Not Detect]

[Double Feed Detection]: [Detect], [Not Detect]

[Int. Transfer Separation]: [Auto], [ON], [OFF]

[Thick BK Mode]: [ON], [OFF]

[Feed Correction Level]: [0(Normal)], [-1], [-2]

[Output Curl Adjustment]: [Auto], [0], [+1], [+2]

[Output Curl (Back on Top)]: [Auto], [0], [+1], [+2]

[Centering Adj.(Front)]: [ON], [OFF], [Detection Position] (5 to 25mm)

[Centering Adj.(Back)]: [ON], [OFF], [Detection Position] (5 to 25mm)

[Fusing Air Separation Air Level Setting]: [Weak] (1) to [Strong] (7), [Auto]

[Change Fusing Pressure]: [Auto], [Normal], [Weak]

[Hard Paper Mode]: [ON], [OFF]

[PFU Suction Air Level Setting]: [Weak] (1) to [Strong] (9), [Auto] (9)

[Output Paper Separation Setting]: [ON(Coated)], ON(Uncoated), [Manual], [OFF], [Offset Value] (-50 to +100)

[Output Cooling Air Level Adjustment]: [Weak] (0) to [Strong] (8), [Auto] (0)

Color density control

The machine mounted with Relay Unit RU-509 provides [Color Density] on the screen. This setting is enabled when [ON] is selected for [Use Color Density Control], which is accessed from the [Adjustment Menu] screen, selecting [Color Density Control] - [Basic Settings].

Each Paper Type Color Adj.Data: Default Adj.Data, Registered Adj. Data , OFF

Paper Type Descriptions

Paper name

Description

Plain

The plain paper is used for copying/printing in general and is called "PPC paper." It is usually not recycled paper. Select [Plain] for the plain paper or recycled paper to be used in monochrome copying/printing.

Fine

The fine paper is non-coated paper generally used for offset printing. This paper type has a high degree of whiteness and used for various purposes. Select [Fine] for the paper having such characteristics as mentioned above.

Color Specific

Color Specific is the type of paper used in color copying/printing to prevent the color from dulling on fine paper. Specify [Color Specific] for the paper having such characteristics as mentioned above.

Coated-GL (Gloss Laser)

Glossy paper for laser printing. This paper type is selectable only when the weight is set to 81 g/m2 / 22 lb Bond or more.

Coated-ML (Mat Laser)

Matte paper for laser printing. This paper type is selectable only when the weight is set to 81 g/m2 / 22 lb Bond or more.

Coated-GO (Gloss Offset)

Glossy paper for offset printing. This paper type is selectable only when the weight is set to 81 g/m2 / 22 lb Bond or more.

Coated-MO (Mat Offset)

Matte paper for offset printing. This paper type is selectable only when the weight is set to 81 g/m2 / 22 lb Bond or more.

Envelope

Set to [Envelope] to use envelopes. Envelope Fusing Unit EF-103 is required to use envelopes.

Adding/Editing the Paper Conditions Registration

  1. Follow the procedure on User Setting to display the [User Setting Menu] screen.

  2. Press [System Setting] on the [User Setting Menu] screen, and then press [Paper Tray Setting] and [Paper Setting] in sequence.

  3. Press [Paper Profile Setting].

    The [Register/Delete Paper Setting] screen is displayed.

  4. Select the destination to register paper conditions.

    Use the scroll buttons [] or [] to display the desired destination, select that row, then press [Add/Edit].

    • To edit the paper conditions previously registered, select that row.

    The [Register Type/Weight] screen is displayed.

  5. Select one of the buttons under [Paper Type].

    • You can select [Coated-GL], [Coated-ML], [Coated-GO], and [Coated-MO] when you set the value of [Weight] to 81 g/m2 / 22 lb Bond or more.

  6. Press [Profile Name].

    • Enter the desired paper profile name. You can enter up to 50 one-byte characters (25 two-byte characters).

    • Press [OK].

  7. Press [Paper Size].

    The [Paper Size] screen is displayed.

  8. Select the desired button from [Standard], [Custom], [Tab Paper], [Don't Care].

    Proceed to step 9 if you selected [Standard].

    Proceed to step 10 when selecting [Custom].

    Proceed to step 11 when selecting [Tab Paper].

    Proceed to step 12 for setting [Don't Care].

  9. Pressing [Standard] displays the [Standard Size Setting] screen.

    Select the desired standard size button.

    • Press [OK].

    Proceed to step 12.

  10. Selecting [Custom] displays the [Custom Size Setting] screen.

    To specify a custom size:

    • Press [(1)], then use the touch panel keypad, [][] to enter the desired lengthwise dimension.

    • Press [(2)], then use the touch panel keypad, [][] to enter the desired widthwise dimension.

    • Press [(3)], then use the touch panel keypad, [][] to enter the desired trimming amount for covers used in Fold & Staple/Multi Half Fold mode. The button to enter the trimming amount is displayed on the machine with Saddle Stitcher SD-506 or Saddle Stitcher SD-513 mounted.

    To recall a registered custom size:

    • Press [Size Recall]. The [Size Recall] screen is displayed.

    • Use [Previous] and [Next] to scroll to the desired custom size. Entries from [01] to [20] are provided on the screen.

    • Press the number button of the custom size to be used, then press [OK].

    Proceed to step 12.

  11. Selecting [Tab Paper] displays the [Tab Paper Setting] screen.

    Select the desired one from A4T and 8.511T .

    Use the touch panel keypad, [][] to enter the number of tabs. Setting range for the number of tabs is from 1 to 15.

    Press [OK].

  12. Press [Weight].

    • The [Weight] screen is displayed. Select the desired weight key under [Weight].

    • Select the desired unit button under [Change Unit]. The screen displays the paper weight in the selected unit.

    • Process speed can be selected from the keys under [Speed Setting]. Some speed settings cannot be selected depending on the paper weight. Select the desired button.

  13. Press [Colored Paper].

    Select a desired Colored Paper key.

    To specify a desired color name:

    Press [User Color]. The [Input Colored Paper Name] screen is displayed.

    Enter the desired color name. Up to 20 one-byte characters can be used.

    Press [OK].

    • To change the specified color name, press [Input Color Name] to display the [Input Colored Paper Name] screen and rename it.

    To register a desired color name:

    Press [Register]. The [Register Color Name] screen is displayed.

    Display the number key to be registered, using [Previous] and [Next] as needed to scroll. Entries from [001] to [100] are provided on the screen.

    Press the number key to be registered, then press [Add].

    Enter the color name to be registered, then press [OK].

    • To delete a registered color name, press the number key to be deleted, then press [Delete].

    To recall a registered color name:

    Press [Recall]. The [Recall Color Name] screen is displayed.

    Display the desired number key, using [Previous] and [Next] as needed to scroll. Entries from [001] to [100] are provided on the screen.

    Press the number key on the left side of the color name to be used, then press [OK].

  14. Press [Punch].

    Select [Pre-Punched] for punched paper, or select [No Hole-Punch] for paper without punch holes.

  15. Press [Both Sides Adj.].

    For details about Both Sides Adjust, refer to Both Sides Adjust Screen.

    • If you change the [Zoom] setting for [Front] or [Back], [Image Shift] setting, or [Rotate/Skew], the Both Sides Adjust indication changes to [Offset Changed].

    • If you press [Reset], all Both Sides Adjust settings are restored to default values.

    • If Integrated Color Care Unit IQ-501 is installed on the machine, [AutoMeasure] is displayed. If [Periodical Adjustment] is set to [ON] in [AutoMeasure], Both Sides Adjustment is automatically performed at the specified intervals

  16. Press [RU Curl Adj.].

    For details about Curl Adjustment, refer to Curl Adjustment: Reducing Curl (Relay Unit RU-509).

    • [RU Curl Adjustment] is available on the machine mounted with Relay Unit RU-509. [Humidifier Set.] of [RU Curl Adjustment] is available on the machine with Relay Unit RU-509 that has Humidifier HM-102 mounted.

    • If the paper weight of [Color Specific] is set to 62 g/m2 to 135 g/m2 / 16 lb Bond to 36 lb Bond, and the paper weight of [Coated-GL], [Coated-ML], [Coated-GO], and [Coated-MO] is set to 81 g/m2 to 135 g/m2 / 22 lb Bond to 36 lb Bond, the [Humidifier Set.] and [ON]/[OFF] selection become unavailable.

  17. Press [Thickness].

    • [Thickness] is displayed when Image Controller IC-603 is mounted.

    Select the desired button from under [Thickness].

    Selecting [Specify] displays the touch panel keypad. Use the touch panel keypad, [][] to enter the adjustment value. Available range is from 0.050 mm to 0.500 mm.

    • The entered value is displayed on the right side of [Thickness] under [Change Setting]. Entering a value less than 0.050 mm automatically sets the value to 0.050 mm.

  18. Press [Expert Adj.].

    • For the [Registration Loop (Back)] that is displayed by pressing [Next] twice from [2nd Transfer Output Adj. (Front)], select the button for the item you want to adjust and press the touch panel keypad, [], [], or the keypad on the control panel to enter values.

    • Press [+/-] to specify the value to be positive or negative.

    • Press [Next] to display the setting screen.

    • Make settings for the following items.
      [Up Fusing Initial Temp.], [2nd Trans.Pressure], [CPM Down], [Toner Amount Save], [Dens. Adj. Per Tray(YMC)], [Dens. Adj. Per Tray(K)], [Mis-centering Detect JAM], [Double Feed Detection]*1, [Int. Transfer Separation], [Thick BK Mode], [Feed Correction Level], [Output Curl Adjustment], [Output Curl (Back on Top)], [Centering Adj. (Front)], [Centering Adj. (Back)], [Fusing Air Separation Air Level Setting], [Change Fusing Pressure], [Hard Paper Mode],[PFU Suction Air Level Setting ]*2, [Output Paper Separation Setting], [Output Cooling Air Level Adj.]
      *1: This menu item is to be displayed on the machine mounted with Paper Feeder Unit PF-602m, Paper Feeder Unit PF-707, or Paper Feeder Unit PF-707m.
      *2: This menu item is to be displayed on the machine mounted with Paper Feeder Unit PF-707 or Paper Feeder Unit PF-707m.

    • Press [OK] to complete the setting. To cancel the change, press [Cancel]. In either case, the screen returns to the [Register Type/Weight] screen.

  19. Press [Color Density].

    • This setting is enabled when [ON] is selected for Use Color Density Control, accessed from [Color Density Control] - [Basic Setting] on the [Adjustment Menu] screen. For details about Color Density Control, refer to Color Density Control.

  20. Press [Default Adj. Data], [Registered Adj. Data], or [OFF].

    • With [Default Adj. Data] selected, the machine performs Gamma Correction with reference to the adjustment data preset on the machine.

    • Selecting [Registered Adj. Data] displays the [Each Paper Type Color Adjustment List] screen. Select a name and press [OK]. The list displayed on the [Each Paper Type Color Adjustment List] screen shows the user-customized adjustment data that has been registered in [Each Paper Type Color Adj.], accessed from [Color Density Control] on the [Adjustment Menu] screen. For details, refer to Color Density Control.

    • Selecting [OFF] deactivates the Color Density Control function.

  21. Press [Overwrite] on the [Register Type/Weight] screen. The screen returns to the [Reg./Del. Paper Set] screen.

  22. Press [Close] to return to the [Paper Setting Menu] screen.

Deleting the Paper Conditions

  1. Follow the procedure on User Setting to display the [User Setting Menu] screen.

  2. Press [System Setting] on the [User Setting Menu] screen, and then press [Paper Tray Setting] and [Paper Setting] in sequence.

  3. Press [Paper Profile Setting].

    The [Register/Delete Paper Setting] screen is displayed.

  4. Select the row to be deleted from the list of paper conditions, then press [Delete].

  5. Press [Yes] on the confirmation dialog.

    • Or, press [No] to cancel.

  6. Press [Close] to return to the [Paper Tray Setting Menu] screen.

USB Import/Export Function for Paper Setting

    The USB Import/Export function saves the paper setting data registered on this machine to USB flash drive and registers the data to another machine of the same model. To import or export paper setting data, you need to connect USB flash drive to a USB port previously. The number of USB flash drive that can be connected is one.

    • When using the importing [All] option, all the data of paper size and paper setting stored on the USB flash drive is imported and the data registered on the machine is overwritten.

    • When using the importing [individual] option, the paper setting data you select is imported and the data is newly stored or overwritten on the machine. With the [New Store] option, up to 500 data, together with the number of the data that has already been registered on the machine, can be imported (The remaining data after reduction of the registered data from 500 can be imported). With the [Overwrite] option, up to 500 data can be imported.

    • The export function saves the entire paper setting data of a machine to a USB flash drive.

    Importing Paper Setting Data

    1. Follow the procedure on User Setting to display the [User Setting Menu] screen.

    2. Press [System Setting] on the [User Setting Menu] screen, and then press [Paper Tray Setting] and [Paper Setting] in sequence.

    3. Press [Paper Profile Setting].

      The [Register/Delete Paper Setting] screen is displayed.

    4. Check that the USB flash drive is connected, and press [Import].

      The [USB Import] screen is displayed.

    5. Select the data to import, then press [All] or [Individual].

      • When pressing [All], go to step 6.

      • When pressing [Individual], go to step 7.

      •  mark is displayed on the left side of the file name of the data which cannot be imported.

    6. Press [Import] to change all data.

      • The confirmation dialog is displayed. Press [Yes] to confirm. To cancel, press [No].

      In each case, the screen returns to the [Register/Delete Paper Setting] screen.

    7. When the [Individual] screen is displayed, select  paper setting data to import.

      • To select all data, press [Select All]. To cancel selecting all data, press [Reset].

      • To display details of the selected data, press [Confirm Details].

    8. Select [New Store] or [Overwrite].

      • With New Store, the data is imported to the blank number of paper setting on the machine.

      • With Overwrite, the data is imported to the same number of paper setting on the machine.

    9. Press [OK].

      The screen returns to the [USB Import] screen.

    10. Press [Import].

      The confirmation dialog is displayed.

    11. Press [Yes] to confirm. To cancel, press [No] (The confirmation dialog varies depending on whether to select [New Store] or [Overwrite]. The following shows an example of the screen for [New Store]).

      In each case, the screen returns to the [Register/Delete Paper Setting] screen.

    Exporting Paper Setting Data

    1. Follow the procedure on User Setting to display the [User Setting Menu] screen.

    2. Press [System Setting] on the [User Setting Menu] screen, and then press [Paper Tray Setting] and [Paper Setting] in sequence.

    3. Press [Paper Profile Setting].

      The [Register/Delete Paper Setting] screen is displayed.

    4. Select the paper setting data to be exported, check that the USB flash drive is connected, then press [Export].

      The screen for entering the file name of the exported paper setting data is displayed.

    5. Enter the file name, and then press [OK].

      • The default file name is displayed in the following order.

      machine number (13-digit)_year (4-digit) month (2-digit) day (2-digit) hour (2-digit) minute (2-digit)

      • Up to 60 one-byte characters can be entered for the file name.

      • When not changing the file name, press [OK] without entering any characters.