Ricoh Aficio SGC 1506/GS Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsCopy ReferenceRead this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correc

viii❖ 1 Sided 8 Pages → Combine 2 Sided 1 PageSee p.59 “Two-Sided Combine”.1 Front2 Back❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 2 Sided 1 PageSee p.59 “Two-Sided

ixCombining Multiple Pages onto a Single PageSee p.56 “One-Sided Combine”.❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Sided 1 Page❖ 1 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 1 Side

x❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Sided 1 PageCopying Originals Such as BooksSee p.62 “Series Copies”.❖ Bound Originals → 1 Sided 2 Pages❖ 2 Sided 1 Page

xiTABLE OF CONTENTSManuals for This Machine ...iWhat You Can Do wit

xiiCopy Functions...43Adjusting Image Density ...

1NoticeDo not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law.Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by lo

2How to Read This ManualNote❒ For proper use of this product, be sure to read About This Machine first.❒ Supplementary information about the copier mo

3Functions Requiring Optional ConfigurationsCertain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. Seethe table below.Function Opt

4Display❖ Initial copy screen1. Operational status or messages.2. Messages and the selected trayappear here. Currently selecteditems appear in bracket

5User Tools Menu (Copier Features)This section describes items you can set in the copier feature.Copier featurescreen can be displayed by pressing the

IntroductionThis manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For yoursafety and benefit, read this manua

6❖ Copier Features 5❖ Copier Features 6Item DescriptionRotate Sort:Auto ContinueYou can continue copying when paper of the required orienta-tion has r

71. Placing OriginalsThis chapter describes the types of originals you can set and how to place origi-nals. OriginalsThis section describes the types

Placing Originals81Non-compatible originals for the ADF or ARDFPlacing the following types of originals in the ADF or ARDF can cause papermisfeeds or

Originals91Sizes Detectable by the Auto Paper SelectSizes detectable by the exposure glass , ADF and ARDF are:❖ Metric version*1JIS: Japanese Industri

Placing Originals101Note❒ When you copy custom size originals, make sure you specify the size of theoriginals. If not, the image may not be copied pro

Placing Originals111Placing OriginalsThis section describes the procedure for placing originals on the exposure glassand in the ADF or ARDF.Take care

Placing Originals121B Place the original face down on the exposure glass. The original should bealigned to the rear left corner. Start with the first

Placing Originals131❖ ADFA SensorsA Adjust the guide to the original size. B Set the aligned originals face up into the ADF or ARDF.Do not stack origi

Placing Originals141When Selecting a Paper TrayYou can select either Regular or Custom for the size of the original.Regular sizesA Select the paper tr

Placing Originals151Custom sizesImportant❒ Paper that has a vertical length of 105–297 mm (4.2”-11.6”) and a horizontallength of 128-1,260 mm (5.1”-49

iManuals for This MachineRefer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine.❖ About This MachineBe sure to read the Safety

Placing Originals161G Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key. Note❒ This function is not available in Auto Paper Select mode.❒ If you mak

Placing Originals171E Select the original size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key.F Place the originals, and then press the {Start} ke

Placing Originals181E Enter the horizontal size of the original (Horiz.) with the number keys, andthen press the {OK} key.F Enter the vertical size of

192. CopyingThis chapter describes the procedure for making copies in various modes. Basic ProcedureImportant❒ When User Code Authentication is set, e

Copying202F Press the {Start} key.The machine starts copying.When placing originals on the exposure glass, press the {q} key after alloriginals are sc

Copying from the Bypass Tray212Copying from the Bypass TrayUse the bypass tray to copy onto OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, translu-cent paper, p

Copying222B Lift the release lever.C Insert the paper face-up, and then align the paper guide to the paper size.If the guide is not flush against the

Copying from the Bypass Tray232E Select the size and type of the paper.F Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key.G When the copy job is fi

Copying242C Open the one-sheet output tray.Do not open the one-sheet output tray while the machine is in operation.D Insert the paper face-up, and the

Copying from the Bypass Tray252Copying onto Regular Size PaperMakes copies onto regular size paper from the bypass tray or one-sheet bypasstray.A Sele

ii❖ Other manuals• PostScript3 Supplement•UNIX Supplement• Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite• DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide• DeskTopBinder Introduction

Copying262C Place your originals.D Press the {q} key.E Select [Paper Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.F Select [Custom Size] using

Copying from the Bypass Tray272A Open the bypass tray.B Open the one-sheet bypass tray.C Open the one-sheet output tray.D Insert an OHP transparency

Copying282When copying onto thick paperWhen copying onto thick paper, select the paper type.To prevent multiple sheets from being fed at once, fan pap

Copying from the Bypass Tray292When copying onto envelopesWhen copying onto envelopes, select the paper type.Important❒ Before loading envelopes, use

Copying302❖ Printable areaThe following areas of envelopes can be printed on:A Feeding directionB Printable areaC 8 mm (0.4 inch)D 38 mm (1.5 inch)E 5

Copying from the Bypass Tray312A Select the bypass tray or the one-sheet bypass tray using {U} or {T} keys.B Open the bypass tray or one-sheet bypass

Copying322F Select [Regular Size] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.G Select the envelope size ([C6 Env.L], [C5 Env.L], or [DL Env.L]) usi

Copying from the Bypass Tray332K Lower the envelope lever, and then press [Exit].Do not lower the envelope lever while the machine is in operation.L P

Copying342Color FunctionsSelecting a Color ModeSelect a color (or colors) that suits your originals and copying requirements. For color images, see “W

Color Functions352Color BalanceAdjusts the overall color tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish.A Press the {q} key.B Select [Color Balance]

iiiWhat You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/Color Adjustments>Color CopyingYou can switch the color copy mode depending on the type of

Copying362Color Balance ProgramYou can also store the color balance setting as a color balance program and recallit when you want to use it.You can st

Color Functions372ReferenceSee p.iii “What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/ColorAdjustments>”.See p.35 “Color Balance”.Copying wit

Copying382Deleting the registered settingsDeletes contents stored in color balance programs. A Press the {q} key.B Select [Color Balance] using {U} or

Color Functions392Color AdjustmentAdjusts the specific colors (yellow, red, magenta, blue, cyan and green) by mix-ing them with adjacent colors in the

Copying402ReferenceSee p.iii “What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/ColorAdjustments>”.Image AdjustmentThe following four types of

Color Functions412ReferenceSee p.iii “What You Can Do with This Machine <Color Functions/ColorAdjustments>”.Adjusting the sharpness/softnessAdju

Copying422Adjusting the background densityAdjusts the background density of an image. A Adjust by pressing [Lighter] or [Darker].B Press the {OK} key.

Copy Functions432Copy FunctionsAdjusting Image DensityYou can adjust the image density in five steps. A Press the {Lighter} or {Darker} key to adjust

Copying442A Press the {Original Type} key to select the original type.The indicator of the selected original type goes on. Note❒ See “Original Type Se

Copy Functions452Auto Paper SelectThe machine selects a suitable size of copy paper automatically based on theoriginal size and the reproduction ratio

ivAdjusting ColorSee p.39 “Color Adjustment”.❖ Primary ColorsColors can be created by combining the 3 primary colors: yellow, magentaand cyan. Black c

Copying462❒ You cannot use the Rotated Copy function when enlarging onto A3, B4 JISor 11” × 17”, 81/2” × 14” size paper. In this case, place your orig

Copy Functions472Preset Reduce/EnlargeYou can select a preset ratio for copying.❖ Base PointThe base point of Reduce/Enlarge differs depending on how

Copying482B Press [Enlarge] or [Reduce].C Select a ratio using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.D Place your originals, and then press the {Sta

Copy Functions492To select the ratio using scroll keysSelect a ratio using {U} or {T}.A Select a preset ratio which is close to the desired ratio with

Copying502B Enter the desired ratio with the number keys, and then press the {OK} key.Auto Reduce/EnlargeThe machine can choose an appropriate reprodu

Copy Functions512A Press [Auto R/E].B Select the paper size using {U} or {T}.C Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key.ReferenceSee p.10 “

Copying522A Press the {Sort} key.B Select [Sort] or [Rotate Sort] using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.C Enter the number of copy sets using

Copy Functions532Changing the Number of SetsYou can change the number of copy sets during copying.Important❒ This function can only be used when the S

Copying542❖ 2 Sided → 2 SidedCopeis 1 two-sided page onto 1 two-sided page.❖ Original orientation and completed copiesThe resulting copy image will di

Copy Functions552A Press the {Dup/Comb/Series} key.B Select the setting of original and copy type using {U} or {T}, and thenpress the {OK} key.C Selec

v❖ Color BalanceAdjusts the overall color tone when the overall copy is reddish or bluish.See p.35 “Color Balance”.Adjusting ImagesSee p.40 “Image Adj

Copying562Note❒ You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.❒ The maximum paper weight that can be used with duplex copying is60-105 g/m2 (16-28

Copy Functions572❖ 2 Sided 1 Page → Combine 1 SideCopies 1 two-sided original onto one side of a sheet.❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 SideCopies 2 two-

Copying582Placing originals (originals placed in the ADF or ARDF)• Originals read from left to right• Originals read from top to bottomA Press the {Du

Copy Functions592D Select the paper size using {U} or {T}, and then press the {OK} key.E Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key.Note❒ To

Copying602❖ 1 Sided 8 Pages → Combine 2 SideCopies 8 one-sided originals to one sheet with four pages per side.A FrontB Back❖ 2 Sided 2 Pages → Combin

Copy Functions612A Press the {Dup/Comb/Series} key.B Select the number of originals to combine using {U} or {T}, and then pressthe {OK} key.C Select t

Copying622Note❒ To display the screens in step C and D, select [Always Specify] for [Orienta-tion] with User Tools (Copier futures). If [Do not Specif

Copy Functions632❖ 2 Sided→1 SidedCopies each side of a two-sided original onto two separate pages.A Press the {Dup/Comb/Series} key.B Select [Series:

Copying642E Place the originals, and then press the {Start} key.Note❒ To display the screen in step C, select [Always Specify] for [Orientation] withU

653. AppendixCombination ChartA given combination of the copy features may or may not be available depend-ing on the order of its setup.Blank: : These

vi❖ Background DensityAdjusts the background density of an image. See p.42 “Adjusting the background density”.❖ Adjust U.C.R.Adjusts the amount of bla

Appendix663Supplementary InformationFollowing describes the detailed specifications of the respective functions.❖ Bypass Tray Copy• The following pape

Supplementary Information673❖ Inch version• You can select a ratio regardless of the size of an original or copy paper.With some ratios, parts of the

Appendix683❖ Duplex• Following paper sizes and orientations can be duplexed.A3L, B4 JISL, A4KL, B5 JISKL, A5KL, 11” × 17”L, 81/2” × 11”KL• You cannot

69INDEX1 Sided 2 Pages → Combine 1 Side, 561 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 1 Side, 561 Sided 4 Pages → Combine 2 Side, 591 Sided 8 Pages → Combine 2 S

70 EN USA B229-7657LLetterhead Setting, 5MManual Paper Select, 44, 45Max. Number of Sets, 5Menu Protect, 5Missing Image Area, 10NNon-compati

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON.b means POWER OFF.Acrobat® is a regi

Operating Instructions Copy ReferenceType for SGC 1506/GS 106/LD215c/Aficio 615CEN USA B229-7657

viiWhat You Can Do with This MachineAvailable functions differ depending on the model and options.ReferenceSee p.3 “Functions Requiring Optional Confi