[Maintenance]
- [Partner Support Code]
- [Print Maintenance Reports]
- [EP Registration]/[EP Diagnostics Request /
Repair Request ] - [Real-Time EP Remote Maintenance]
- [Remote Maintenance]
- [Quick Setup Home]
- [Check EP Connection]
- [Software Options]
- [Software Options - USB]
- [Update Software]
- [Power On Self-Test]
- [Check IC Card Details]
- [Delete All Certificates /
Initialize Settings ] - [Image Quality]
- [Adjust Finisher]
- [Clean Fusing Unit]
- [NVM Read/
Write ] - [Quality/
Speed Preference ] - [Altitude Settings]
- [Adjust Fusing Temperature]
- [Toner Density Settings]
- [Primary Transfer Current Adjustment]
- [Tray 5 Guide Adjustment]
[Partner Support Code]
Input the partner support code.
[Print Maintenance Reports]
Note
You can register the shortcut of this item to [Shortcuts] of the control menu by tapping on [Shortcut].
[Folder List]
Prints the list of settings and processing methods during folder storage for folders in the range of specified numbers.
[Job Counter Report]
Refer
For the job counter report, refer to [Print Reports].
[Accounting Reports]
Enables printing of accounting reports by user. The accounting reports that can be output varies depending on whether the accounting feature is enabled.
If [Authentication/Accounting Settings ] is set to something other than [Local]
The following screen is displayed, and a meter report (print jobs) can be printed. This enables confirmation of total pages printed with the machine, and the total sheets of paper used, for each client (job owner).
Note
[Meter Report (Print Jobs)] counts from the time that data was initialized.
If [Authentication/Accounting Settings ] is set to [Local]
The [Accounting Reports] screen is displayed. This enables printing by feature of accounting reports by user for features for which the accounting feature has been set to [Enable Accounting].
Refer
Refer to [Accounting].
To print an accounting report, select any accounting report, and specify the range of user numbers.
Note
The [No.] indicated on the report is the No. (user control no.) set at account setup with [Accounting] and [Authentication/
Security Settings ].
Item |
Description |
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[Accounting Report (Copy Jobs)] |
Enables confirmation of total pages copied, or pages printed, with the machine. If page limits have been set, those limit values are displayed. [Accounting Report (Copy Jobs)] counts from the time that data was initialized. |
[Accounting Report (Print Jobs)] |
Enables confirmation of total pages printed with the machine, and the total sheets of paper used, for each client (job owner). [Accounting Report (Print Jobs)] counts from the time that data was initialized. Note
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[Accounting Report (Scan Jobs)] |
Enables confirmation of total pages scanned with the machine. If page limits have been set, those limit values are displayed. [Accounting Report (Scan Jobs)] counts from the time that data was initialized. |
[Accounting Report (Fax Jobs)] |
Enables confirmation by user of data such as communication sessions, and number of documents sent. |
[NVM Read/Write History Report ]
You can print the history changed in [NVM Read/
[EP Registration]/[EP Diagnostics Request / Repair Request ]
If checking or repair is needed, contact our company.
[Real-Time EP Remote Maintenance]
Enables the function to retrieve the machine’s diagnostic data by operation of our customer contact center. This ensures that responses to malfunctions or troubles are handled efficiently.
[Remote Maintenance]
[Detect Noise and Send Diagnostic Data]
Sets whether to make the automatic detection of the noise of the machine to send the detected data to our customer contact center.
[Quick Setup Home]
Confirms that quick setup for using the machine is finished. The setting screen can be started from here for items that have not been finished with quick setup.
[Check EP Connection]
Checks whether communication with the EP-BB service is operating correctly.
Note
There are countries and regions where the EP-BB service is not available.
Refer
Refer to our official website for information on the EP-BB service.
[Software Options]
Set by a service representative.
[Software Options - USB]
Enables use of options by mounting a USB dongle.
[Update Software]
Updates software when the software version needs to be updated.
Important
Do not turn off power until the software update is finished.If power is turned off midway through, the software will be incomplete, and it may be impossible for the machine to start.
Note
When the software is downloaded, the machine restarts and updates the software.The machine restarts again and displays the Home screen then the software update is finished.
[Power On Self-Test]
Enables self testing when machine power is turned on.
If a problem is found in the self test, such as intentional rewriting of the program, startup is stopped, and a record is left in the audit log.
[Check IC Card Details]
If [Check IC Card Details] is selected, and the IC Card being used is touched to the IC Card reader, IC Card details are displayed on the touch panel display.
Note
Information used for authentication is set with Internet Services.
[Delete All Certificates / Initialize Settings ]
Deletes all certificates and initializes settings. This is used when certificate data can no longer be used for reasons such as errors with certificate files, even though the machine has been set to use certificates with [Network Settings] > [Security Settings] > [SSL/
[Image Quality]
Note
The following items can be used when there is free capacity of the total amount of folder spaces. Before adjustment, check [Stored File List] under [Print Reports] to confirm that there is free space in the folder.
[Combined Calibration]
[Spots/
Streaks Diagnostics ][Print Head Alignment]
[Auto Adjust Paper Registration]
[Adjust Image Transfer]
[Semi Auto Process Using Scanner]
[Save Diagnostic Charts]
For the items with [Shortcut] displayed on the top right of the screen, you can register the shortcut of this item to [Shortcuts] of the control menu.
If [Local User Access - Maintenance] is set to [Enabled] in [Other Settings], local users can adjust the following items. Local users should use the adjustment menu from [Shortcuts] of the control menu.
[Density Uniformity Adjustment]
If the situation does not improve even though image quality adjustment is regularly carried out, contact your local representative.
Item |
Description |
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[Calibration] |
Calibrates gradations when the color gradations of print image quality have shifted. Calibration enables print image quality of the machine to be maintained at a fixed level. Note
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[Combined Calibration] |
Automatically adjusts the image quality when the image quality of a copy or print becomes poor. Note
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[2 Sided Color Scanning Calibration] |
Adjusts the difference of the color between the both side of paper when you load the document with the document feeder. Note
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[Spots/ |
Diagnoses the cause when problems such as spots or streaks appear in the output. Diagnosis results are not displayed at the machine, but if there is a connection to the EP system, results are sent to our company by tapping on [EP Diagnostics]. |
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[Print Head Alignment] |
Adjusts periodic unevenness in vertical density. Note
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[Adjust Paper Registration] |
Adjusts position of image for printing on paper. Note
Refer
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[Auto Adjust Paper Registration] |
Adjusts the image position. Refer
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[Manual Adjust Paper Registration] |
Enter the adjustment value to adjust the image position. Refer
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[Adjust Image Transfer] |
Enables setting of the optimal image transfer voltage for each paper type when the toner image is not transferred in the optimal condition to paper. Specify the percentage of the voltage value to be applied numerically, or adjust it using a sample print. |
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[Density Uniformity Adjustment] (color models) |
Adjusts uniformity of density of image printed on paper. |
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[Manual Process] |
Enter the adjustment value to adjust uniformity of image. Refer
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[Semi Auto Process Using Scanner] |
Adjusts uniformity of image. Refer
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[Save Diagnostic Charts] |
Diagnoses the image when the image failure occurs. Note
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[Adjust Color Registration] |
Adjusts color registration when a shift in color registration has occurred in the print results. Note
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[Auto Adjust Paper Registration]
Adjusts the output image position per each paper tray.
Adjust the output image position when it is misaligned due to paper stretching, cutting accuracy, or paper storage conditions.
Note
Adjust it with the calibration chart on the document glass. For the background sheet, print “SIQA_sheet”
.
Printing the Adjustment Chart
- Load the paper for adjustment in the tray for adjustment.
Note
When printing the adjustment chart, load paper of size at least 182 x 182 mm.
- Log in to Administrator Mode.
- Tap on
> [Device] > [Maintenance] > [Image Quality] > [Adjust Paper Registration]. - Tap on [Auto Adjust Paper Registration].
- Set each item and tap on [Start].
[Paper Supply]
Select the tray where paper was loaded in step 1.
[Coverage - Side 1]/[Coverage - Side 2]
Set the density to print on the adjustment chart.
[Number of Sheets]
Set the number of charts to be printed. To calculate the average value of image variation, it is recommended to print 3 or more copies.
[Print Adjustment Charts]
If already printing the calibration chart and only reading it, set this item off.
Note
When adjusting multiple paper trays at the same time, reselect the paper trays in [Paper Supply] and print again.
- Read the printed adjustment chart.
Document Glass Adjustment
Adjust the document glass by reading the adjustment chart with it.
- Tap on [Scan with Document Glass].
- Load the adjustment chart and the background sheet, following the instruction on the screen, and tap on [Scan].
Align the square marks of the background sheet and the adjustment chart, and read them twice on the front side and twice on the back side.
Note
Align the line at the top of the square mark on the adjustment chart with the bottom edge of the background sheet.
- When printing multiple adjustment charts, tap on [Scan Next Chart] to repeat loading as many as the number of the charts.
- When reading the adjustment chart is completed, tap on [Start Adjustment].
- Print the print sample with [Sample Printout], and confirm adjustment results.
- To reflect the adjustment, tap on [Confirm].
Note
If you need to readjust, tap [x] at the top left of the screen to stop the adjustment and try the adjustment again.
Document Feeder Adjustment
Adjust the document feeder by reading the adjustment chart with it.
- Tap on [Scan with Document Feeder].
- Load the adjustment chart, following the instruction on the screen, and tap on [Scan].
Note
Multiple adjustment charts can be read at the same time. Also in case of the different paper tray, read the tray information automatically.
Do not set adjustment charts of different sizes together.
- Print the print sample with [Sample Printout], and confirm adjustment results.
- To reflect the adjustment, tap on [Confirm].
Note
If you need to readjust, tap [x] at the top left of the screen to stop the adjustment and try the adjustment again.
[Manual Adjust Paper Registration]
Paper registration can be adjusted more accurately using manual adjust paper registration. Auto Adjust is not possible with long paper, so paper registration is adjusted manually.
Adjustable Items
Adjustment if performed in the following sequence.
[Perpendicularity]
Adjusts image distortion (parallelogram) in the sub scan direction (paper feed direction).
[Slow Scan %]
Adjusts reduce/enlarge of image in sub scan direction (paper feed direction).
[Lead/Side Registration ]
Adjusts position of image in sub scan direction (paper feed direction) and main scan direction (perpendicular direction with respect to the paper feed direction).
Adjustment Procedure
- Load the paper for adjustment in the tray for adjustment.
Note
When printing the sample chart for adjustment, load either A3
, A4
, 11 x 17″
or Letter
paper.
- Log in to Administrator Mode.
- Tap on
> [Device] > [Maintenance] > [Image Quality] > [Adjust Paper Registration]. - Tap on [Manual Adjust Paper Registration].
- Tap on [Paper Supply], and select the tray where paper was loaded in step 1.
- Select the printing side for adjustment with [Adjusted Side].
- Tap on [Print Sample] to specify the number of prints of the sample.
Note
Due to image variation, it is recommended to print 3 or more copies of the sample.
- Tap on [Print].
- Confirm the printed sample, and input the adjustment values.
Note
Square black marks are printed at the back edge of the paper to indicate the paper feed direction. One black square is printed on side 1, two black squares are printed on side 2.
- Tap on [Adjust].
The adjustment values are applied.
- Tap on [Print Sample] > [Print].
The sample copy reflecting the adjustment value you entered is printed.
[Perpendicularity] Adjustment
Note
Adjustment cannot be done for each tray/adjusted side.
- Tap on [Perpendicularity].
- Enter the value obtained by adding the adjustment amount to the current setting (1 step = 0.1 mm).
Note
Adjustment amount (mm) = Inclination amount (A - B) (mm) x 400 ÷ (width in main scanning direction of paper (mm) - 20)
When fine-tuning is performed after Auto Adjust, calculation is done using the following formula.
Adjustment amount (mm) = Inclination amount (A - B) (mm) x 400 ÷ (width in main scanning direction of paper (mm) - 30)
- Tap on [OK].
[Slow Scan %] Adjustment
- Tap on [Slow Scan %].
- Enter the value obtained by adding the adjustment amount to the current setting (1 step = 0.025%).
Note
Adjustment amount (%) = (Paper length in sub scan direction (mm) - 20 - A) ÷ (Paper length in sub scan direction (mm) - 20) x 100
When fine-tuning is performed after Auto Adjust, calculation is done using the following formula.
Adjustment amount (%) = (Paper length in sub scan direction (mm) - 30 - A) ÷ (Paper length in sub scan direction (mm) - 30) x 100
- Tap on [OK].
[Lead/Side Registration ] Adjustment
- Tap on [Lead/
Side Registration ]. - Enter the value obtained by adding the adjustment amount to the current setting (1 step = 0.1 mm).
Note
[Lead Registration (L)]
Adjustment amount (mm) = 10 - A (mm)
When fine-tuning is performed after Auto Adjust, calculation is done using the following formula.
Adjustment amount (mm) = 15 - A (mm)
[Side Registration (S)]
Adjustment amount (mm) = 10 - B (mm)
When fine-tuning is performed after Auto Adjust, calculation is done using the following formula.
Adjustment amount (mm) = 15 - B (mm)
- Tap on [OK].
[Adjust Paper Registration]
Adjusts the output image position per each paper tray.
Adjust the output image position when it is misaligned due to paper stretching, cutting accuracy, or paper storage conditions.
Adjustment Procedure
- Load the paper for adjustment in the tray for adjustment.
Note
When printing the sample chart for adjustment, load either A3
, A4
, 11 x 17″
or Letter
paper.
- Log in to Administrator Mode.
- Tap on
> [Device] > [Maintenance] > [Image Quality] > [Adjust Paper Registration]. - Tap on [Paper Supply], and select the tray where paper was loaded in step 1.
- Select the printing side for adjustment with [Adjusted Side].
- Tap on [Print Sample] to specify the number of prints of the sample.
Note
Due to image variation, it is recommended to print 3 or more copies of the sample.
- Tap on [Print].
- Confirm the printed sample, and input the adjustment values.
Note
Square black marks are printed at the back edge of the paper to indicate the paper feed direction. One black square is printed on side 1, two black squares are printed on side 2.
Refer
Adjustment if performed in the following sequence.
- Tap on [Adjust].
The adjustment values are applied.
- Tap on [Print Sample] > [Print].
The sample copy reflecting the adjustment value you entered is printed.
[Perpendicularity] Adjustment
Adjusts image distortion (parallelogram) in the sub scan direction (paper feed direction).
Note
Adjustment cannot be done for each tray/adjusted side.
- Tap on [Perpendicularity].
- Enter the value obtained by adding the adjustment amount to the current setting (1 step = 0.1 mm).
Note
Adjustment amount (mm) = Inclination amount (A - B) (mm) x 400 ÷ (width in main scanning direction of paper (mm) - 20)
- Tap on [OK].
[Slow Scan %] Adjustment
Adjusts reduce/enlarge of image in sub scan direction (paper feed direction).
- Tap on [Slow Scan %].
- Enter the value obtained by adding the adjustment amount to the current setting (1 step = 0.025%).
Note
Adjustment amount (%) = (Paper length in sub scan direction (mm) - 20 - A) ÷ (Paper length in sub scan direction (mm) - 20) x 100
- Tap on [OK].
[Lead/Side Registration ] Adjustment
Adjusts position of image in sub scan direction (paper feed direction) and main scan direction (perpendicular direction with respect to the paper feed direction).
- Tap on [Lead/
Side Registration ]. - Enter the value obtained by adding the adjustment amount to the current setting.
The number of values you can enter in one step when tapping on
/
varies depending on the model.Note
[Lead Registration (L)]
Adjustment amount (mm) = 10 - A (mm)
[Side Registration (S)]
Adjustment amount (mm) = 10 - B (mm)
- Tap on [OK].
[Semi Auto Process Using Scanner]
Adjusts density uniformity of output image.
- Load the paper for adjustment in the tray for adjustment.
Note
When printing the adjustment chart, load paper of size at least 210 x 210 mm.
- Log in to Administrator Mode.
- In [Paper Supply], select the tray where paper was loaded in step 1, and tap on [Start].
The CMYK chart is printed on the first page, and the RGB chart on the second.
Note
If already printing the calibration chart and only reading it, set [Print Adjustment Charts] off.
- Load the CMYK chart on the document glass.
With the print side facing down, align the side with the black mark with the back of the original glass.
- Place five or more blank sheets of the same size as the chart on top of the chart.
- Close the document cover and tap on [Scan].
- Repeat from step 5 to 7, and also read the RGB chart.
- Print the print sample with [Sample Printout], and confirm adjustment results.
- To reflect the adjustment, tap on [OK].
Note
If you need to readjust, tap [x] at the top left of the screen to stop the adjustment and try the adjustment again.
[Manual Process]
Density uniformity can be adjusted more accurately using [Manual Process]. Auto Adjust is not possible with long paper, adjust manually.
- Load the paper for adjustment in the tray for adjustment.
- Log in to Administrator Mode.
- Tap on [Print Sample].
- Set each item and tap on [Print].
[Output Color]
To confirm density and balance of all colors, select [Full Color], and to confirm density only of a specific color, select [Single Color].
If [Single Color] is selected, select the color to print from [Yellow], [Magenta], [Cyan], and [Black] at [Color] on the [Manual Process] screen.
[Coverage 1]/[Coverage 2]
Two types of density can be set to print on the print sample for each color: yellow, magenta, cyan, and black.
[Paper Supply]
Select the tray where paper was loaded in step 1.
- Confirm the printed sample, and if there is any non-uniformity, adjust density.
[Color]
Select the color to be adjusted.
[Shape]
Select the amount of density distribution adjustment for the print sample from shapes 1 to 6.
[Level]
Select the level of the density difference of the print sample from 1 to 6. Level 1 indicates no adjustment, and the larger the value, the larger the adjustment amount.
[Inboard/
Outboard ]
Adjust the density distribution as follows with respect to the print sample. Set the adjustment amount in the range -17 to 17.
The larger the value, the larger the adjustment amount.
Note
When the density distribution differs from these patterns, adjust using [Shape] and [Level].
- After adjustment, print the print sample again with [Print Sample], and confirm adjustment results.
- If you can adjust correctly, tap on [OK].
[Adjust Finisher]
Note
The displayed items differ depending on the machine configurations.
Item |
Description |
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[Booklet Fold Position Adjustment] |
Sets booklet fold position for, respectively, smaller than JIS B4, and JIS B4 or larger. Refer
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[Punch Position Adjustment] |
Sets punch position for, respectively, smaller than JIS B4, and JIS B4 or larger. |
[Fold Position Adjustment] |
Registers the folding positions and the adjustment value according to paper type or number of sheets. Note
Refer
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[Fold Position Adjustment] |
Registers the folding positions and the adjustment value according to paper type or number of sheets. Note
Refer
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[Staple-Free Stapling Strength] |
Sets stapling strength when using staple-free stapling. |
[Stapling Preference] |
Sets whether to prioritize stapled stapling with staples or staple-free stapling. Note
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[Punch Unit] |
Set the punch unit. |
[Fold Assist Crease] |
Enables folding (creasing) for curbing bulge in case of saddle stapling. A larger number of creases alleviates bulge more effectively, but slows down output speed. |
[Fold Assist Crease] |
Enables folding (creasing) for curbing bulge in case of saddle stapling. A larger number of creases alleviates bulge more effectively, but slows down output speed. |
[Fold Position Adjustment] Type Setup
Folding
Single Fold |
Booklet Creation |
Booklet Creation + Staple |
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C Fold |
Z Fold |
Z Fold Half Sheet |
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[Fold Position Adjustment] Type Setup
Assign the names for each type, and by following the screen, set the adjustment value for fold position for Single Fold, Booklet, C Fold, Z Fold, and Z Fold Half Sheet.
Folding
Single Fold |
Booklet Creation |
Booklet Creation + Staple |
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C Fold |
Z Fold |
Z Fold Half Sheet |
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Refer
Refer to “Convenient Usage” in “User Guide”, for how to adjust the folding position.
[Clean Fusing Unit]
Enables improving black spots and black line stains by cleaning the dirt on the fusing roll.
Clean the fusing unit using the loaded paper.
Note
Load the paper larger than A4
or Letter
.You can register the shortcut of this item to [Shortcuts] of the control menu by tapping on [Shortcut].
[NVM Read/Write ]
Set the details of the machine operation.
Main Features That Can Be Set
Setting Number |
Description |
Setting |
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740 - 290 |
Set whether the center tray attention light comes on when there is paper in the center tray. |
0: Disabled 1: Enabled (default) |
740 - 291 |
Set whether the center tray attention light comes on when there is paper in the extra center tray. |
0: Disabled 1: Enabled (default) |
740 - 292 |
Set whether the center tray attention light comes on when there is paper in the side tray. |
0: Disabled 1: Enabled (default) |
785 - 070 |
Set whether to reset all documents or reset all but the ejected documents when the paper jam or multi-feeding occurs. |
1: Start over from the first document 2: Restart from the jammed document (default) |
Changing the Setting Value of [NVM Read/Write ]
- Log in to Administrator Mode.
- Tap on
> [Device] > [Maintenance] > [NVM Read/Write ]. - Enter the settings number in [Chain-Link].
The current value of the settings number is displayed on [Current Value].
- Tap on [Change].
- Enter the setting value to be changed and tap on [OK].
[Quality/Speed Preference ]
Set whether to prioritize the image quality or printing speed.
[Altitude Settings]
Set the altitude of the place the machine is located.
Setting the correct altitude helps the machine to secure the print quality and display the accurate remaining amount of toners.
[Adjust Fusing Temperature]
Adjusts the fusing temperature per paper type.
[Toner Density Settings]
Adjusts the maximum density for printing on paper. Lowering the density saves toner, while increasing the density produces clearer print results.
[Primary Transfer Current Adjustment]
You can adjust the black toner transfer output when unintended images are output due to transfer failure.
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If an unintended image is printed darkly on the surface, increase the value of [Black Offset Adjustment]. |
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If an unintended image is printed faintly on the surface, decrease the value of [Black Offset Adjustment]. |
[Tray 5 Guide Adjustment]
Adjusts detection precision of guide width of [Tray 5].