Ricoh 3232 Operations Instructions

Paper type: Wood Free 80g/m2, Paper Thickness=100 µm // Pages in book=152 // Print scale=81%Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper

viiiCombining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page (see p.51 " One-Sided Combine")1-sided 2 Pages 1-sided 1 Page 2-sided 1 Page 1-sided

Colour Adjustment/Program863Image AdjustmentReferenceFor types and examples of the im-age adjustment functions, see p.iii“What You Can Do with This Ma

Image Adjustment873Adjusting the background densityA Adjust by pressing [iiiiLighter]or [Darkerjjjj].Note❒ Adjust to a lighter densitywhen copying dar

Colour Adjustment/Program883User ColourYou can register colours created byadjusting the density of yellow, ma-genta, cyan, and black. You can alsoname

User Colour893Note❒ Press [Custom Setting] to directlyspecify the density of each col-our with the number keys. Seep.89 “Mixing Colours Manuallywith t

Colour Adjustment/Program903When renaming a colourA Press [Change Name].B Enter the name of the colour(up to 16 characters can beused), and then press

914. TroubleshootingIf Your Machine Does Not Operate As You WantWhen a Message Is DisplayedThe following chart contains explanations of common message

Troubleshooting924Maximum number of sets is *.The number of copies ex-ceeds maximum copy quantity.You can change the maximum copy quantity. See p.109

If You Cannot Make Clear Copies934If You Cannot Make Clear CopiesProblem Causes SolutionsCopies appear dirty. The image density is too dark.Adjust the

Troubleshooting944If the original is a photo-graphic print, black spots may appear on the copy.High humidity causes prints to stick to the expo-sure g

If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want954If You Cannot Make Copies As You WantThis section explains causes of, and remedies for, unexpected copy result

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Troubleshooting964❖❖❖❖ Edit❖❖❖❖ StampProblem Causes SolutionsWhen using the Double Copies function, parts of the original image are not copied.The ori

If You Cannot Make Copies As You Want974❖❖❖❖ Combine❖❖❖❖ DuplexProblem Causes SolutionsYou cannot fold copies into a book using the Magazine or Bookle

Troubleshooting984When Memory Is FullNote❒ If you set [Memory Full Auto Scan Restart] in User Tools (see p.120 “Memory FullAuto Scan Restart” ) to [Ye

995. User Tools (Copier /Document Server Features)User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features)User Tools Item Names Default SettingsGeneral Fea

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1005General Features P.3/5 See p.110 “General Features P.3/5”.Copy Function Key: F1~F5 When 2 Sided is a

User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features)1015Enlarge 1~5 Metric version•Enlarge 1: 115%•Enlarge 2: 122%•Enlarge 3: 141%•Enlarge 4: 200%•Enla

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1025Edit P.1/2 See p.112 “Edit P.1/3”.Front Margin: Left/Right Metric version: Left 5mmInch version: Lef

User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features)1035Stamp See p.116 “Stamp”.Background Numbering Size NormalDensity NormalStamp Colour BlackPreset

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1045Date Stamp Format Metric version:DD / MM / YYYYInch version:MM / DD / YYYYFont Font 1Stamp Position

User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features)1055Page Numbering Stamp Format P1, P2...Font Font 1Size AutoDuplex Back Page Stamping PositionOppo

xStack ...44Staple ...

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1065Adjust Colour Image See p.120 “Adjust Colour Image”.Background Density of ADS(Full Colour / Two-colo

Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1075Accessing User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)This section is for key operators

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1085Settings You Can Change with User ToolsGeneral Features P.1/5❖❖❖❖ Auto Paper Select Priority Auto Pa

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1095❒ [With Image Rotation] Use to copywhen using the Auto TraySwitching function.❒ [Without Image Rotation] On

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1105General Features P.3/5❖❖❖❖ Copy Function Key: F1-F5You can assign frequently usedfunctions to functi

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1115❖❖❖❖ Auto Image Density PriorityYou can set whether Auto ImageDensity is “On” or “Off” when themachine is t

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1125Note❒ Default:• Metric version:• Reduce 1: 25%• Reduce 2: 50%• Reduce 3: 65%• Reduce 4: 71%• Reduce

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1135❖❖❖❖ Front Margin: Top/Bottom You can specify top and bottommargins on the front side of copiesusing the Ma

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1145Note❒ Default: Combine❖❖❖❖ Copy Order in CombineYou can set the copy order whenusing the Combine fun

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1155❒ An image of approximately1.5mm will not be displayed asthe width of the separation line,when specifying s

xi5. User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)User Tools Menu (Copier / Document Server Features) ...99Accessing U

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1165Note❒ Default: None❒ Line colour (Full Colour): Yel-low, Red, Cyan, Magenta,Green, Blue, Black❒ Sepa

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1175Note❒ Default: • Metric Version:• Position: Top Right• Top Margin: 24 mm• Right Margin: 24 mm• Inch Version

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1185Note❒ Default: All Pages❖❖❖❖ Stamp Colour: 1 - 4Sets the colour registered in UserStamp colour (1 to

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1195Note❒ Default: Auto❖❖❖❖ Duplex Back Page Stamping Position You can set the position of the du-plex back pag

User Tools (Copier / Document Server Features)1205❖❖❖❖ Auto SortYou can specify whether the Sortfunction is to be selected when themachine is turned o

Settings You Can Change with User Tools1215❖❖❖❖ A.C.S. SensitivityThis 5-step setting determines thelevel of the standard used for dis-criminating bet

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1236. SpecificationsCombination ChartThe combination chart below shows which functions can be used together. Thefollowing tables explains the symbols

Specifications1246Supplementary Specifications❖❖❖❖ Mixed Size mode• Since small originals may not be correctly aligned with the original guide,the cop

Supplementary Specifications1256❖❖❖❖ Inch version❖❖❖❖ Zoom• The reproduction ratios you can specify are 25–400%.• You can select a ratio regardless of

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Specifications1266❖❖❖❖ Sort, Rotate Sort, Stack• Paper sizes and orientations that can be used in the Shift Sort and Stackfunctions are as follows:*1T

Supplementary Specifications1276*1250 sheets when the optional bridge unit is installed.*2125 sheets when the optional bridge unit is installed.*3B5JI

Specifications1286• When using Double Copies, or [1 Sided→→→→1 Sided], [1 Sided→→→→2 Sided], [2Sided→→→→1 Sided], or [2 Sided→→→→2 Sided] in Combine

Supplementary Specifications1296❖❖❖❖ Duplex • You cannot use the following copy paper with this function:• Paper thicker than 105 g/m2, 28 lb.• Paper

Specifications1306❖❖❖❖ Series Copies• The machine sets the reproduction ratio automatically to meet the papersize and copies the originals together on

Supplementary Specifications1316❖❖❖❖ Margin Adjustment • If you set a binding margin that is too wide, part of the image may not becopied.• When makin

Specifications1326• Page Numbering per copy:Combined with 1 Sided / 2 Sided in the Combine functionIf you combine this function with the Duplex (Top t

133INDEX1 sided → 2 sided, 492 sided → 1 sided, 492 sided → 2 sided, 4990° turn, 14AAccessing user toolscopier/document server features, 107

134selecting the original type, 33series copies, 54size magnification, 39slip sheets, 78sort, 42stack, 44staple, 46user stamp, 67zoom,

135original type display, 108original type priority, 108paper display, 108tone − original remains, 109two-colour mode priority, 110Generatio

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

136Preset stamp, 116changing colour, 67changing density, 67changing position, 67changing size, 67colour, 117format, 117language, 116po

137TText, 33Text / Photo, 33Tone − original remains, 109Troubleshooting, 91memory is full, 98problems operating the machine, 91you cannot

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Paper type: Wood Free 80g/m2, Paper Thickness=100 µm // Pages in book=152 // Print scale=81%Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper

Paper type: Wood Free 80g/m2, Paper Thickness=100 µm // Pages in book=152 // Print scale=81%Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper

2How to Read This ManualSymbolsThis manual uses the following symbols:R WARNING:This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might res

3Machine TypesThis machine comes in two models which vary by copy speed. To confirm whichmodel you have, see the inside front cover of this manual.Typ

4Functions Requiring Optional ConfigurationsCertain functions require special machine configuration and extra options. Seethe table below.❍Required op

5Control PanelThis illustration shows the control panel of a machine with optionsfully installed.1.Screen Contrast knobAdjusts display panel brightnes

Paper type: Wood Free 80g/m2, Paper Thickness=100 µm // Pages in book=152 // Print scale=81%Gap (when printed at 81% scale) = Pages in book × Paper

612.Main power indicator and OnindicatorThe main power indicator turns on whenyou turn on the main power. The On in-dicator lights when the power is o

7Display PanelThe function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify anitem by lightly pressing them.When you select or specif

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91. Placing OriginalsOriginalsNote❒ Highlighter pen colours are difficult to reproduce. Depending on the colourused, they may not come out on copies,

Placing Originals101• Curled, folded, or creased originals• Pasted originals• Originals with any kind of coating, such as thermal fax paper, art paper

Originals111❖❖❖❖ Exposure glass❖❖❖❖ ADFNote❒ When copying custom size originals, make sure you specify the size of theoriginals. If not, the image may

Placing Originals121Missing Image AreaEven if you correctly place originals in the ADF or on the exposure glass, mar-gins of a few millimeters on all

Placing Originals131Placing OriginalsNote❒ Place originals only when all cor-rection fluid and ink has complete-ly dried. Not taking thisprecaution co

Placing Originals141BBBBSelect the original orientation.Standard orientationA Make sure is selected.90° turnA Place the original in the land-scape o

Placing Originals151Placing Originals in the ADFSettings should be made accordinglyin the following situations:❖❖❖❖ When placing originals consisting

iManuals for This MachineThe following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. Forparticular functions, see the relevant parts of

Placing Originals161AAAAPress [Special Original].BBBBPress [Batch], and then press [OK].Note❒ If [SADF] is displayed, changethe settings. See p.119 “

Placing Originals171❒Sizes of originals that can be placedtogether using this function are asfollows:AAAAPress [Special Original].BBBBPress [Mixed Siz

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192. CopyingBasic ProcedurePreparationWhen User Code Authentication isset, the screen for entering a usercode will be displayed. Enter youruser code u

Copying202❖❖❖❖ When clearing entered valuesPress the {{{{Clear/Stop}}}} key or [Clear]on the display.❖❖❖❖ To check the settingsPress the {{{{Check Mod

Basic Procedure212Job PresetYou can make settings for the nextcopy job while copying is in progress.If a long copy job is in progress andyou do not wa

Copying222Copying from the Bypass TrayThe optional bypass tray is requiredto use this function.Use the bypass tray to copy onto spe-cial paper such as

Copying from the Bypass Tray232BBBBInsert the paper with the side youwant to copy facing down untilyou hear the beep, and align thepaper guide to the

Copying242D Enter the horizontal size of thepaper using the number keys,and then press [#].Note❒ If [Horiz.mm] is not highlight-ed, press [Horiz.mm].❒

Copying from the Bypass Tray252FFFFPress [OK] twice.GGGGPlace the originals, and then pressthe {{{{Start}}}} key.Important❒ When copying onto OHP tran

ii❖❖❖❖ Scanner Reference (PDF file - CD-ROM1)Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's scan-ner function.❖❖❖❖ Manual

Copying262AAAAOpen the bypass tray, and thenadjust the guides to the papersize.BBBBGently insert the copied paperwith the side you want to copyface do

Making A3, 11" × 17" Full Bleed Copies272Making A3, 11" ×××× 17" Full Bleed CopiesYou can make A3, 11" × 17" full bleed

Copying282Colour FunctionsSelecting a Colour ModeSelect a Colour mode that best suitsyour originals and copying require-ments.ReferenceFor colour imag

Colour Functions292When the {{{{Single Colour}}}} key is selectedAAAASelect designation method of col-our ( [Basic Colour], [User Colour] ).BBBBSelect

Copying302BBBBPress [Edit / Colour Creation].CCCCPress [Colour Creation].DDDDPress [Convert Colour].EEEESelect any one item from [Conver-sion 1] to [C

Colour Functions312EEEEPress [OK] after selecting all thecolours to be deleted.FFFFPress [OK] twice.GGGGPlace the originals, and then pressthe {{{{St

Copying322Copier FunctionsAdjusting Copy Image DensityThere are three types of adjustmentavailable:❖❖❖❖ Auto Image Density The machine automatically a

Copier Functions332Selecting the Original TypeSelect one of the following six types tomatch originals:❖❖❖❖ Text When originals contain only text(no pi

Copying342Selecting Copy PaperThere are two ways to select copy paper:❖❖❖❖ Auto Paper SelectThe machine selects a suitable size of copy paper automati

Copier Functions352Auto Paper SelectAAAAMake sure [Auto Paper Select] is selected.Note❒ Trays with a key mark are not automatically selected. See “Pap

iiiWhat You Can Do with This Machine <Colour Functions/Colour Adjustments>You can switch the colour copy mode depending on the type of originals

Copying362----Rotated copyIf the orientation of the original (L or K) is different to that of the paper you arecopying onto, this function rotates the

Copier Functions372Preset Reduce/EnlargeYou can select a preset ratio for copy-ing.❖❖❖❖ Base PointThe base point of Reduce/Enlargediffers depending on

Copying382A Press [Create Margin] on the initialdisplay.B If you do not want to combine itwith the Reduce/Enlarge function,place originals, and then

Copier Functions392Note❒ You cannot use the bypass traywith this function.❒When using Auto Reduce / Enlarge,see the following table for originalsizes

Copying402Note❒ You can enter sizes within thefollowing ranges:EEEEEnter the length of the copy usingthe number keys, and then press[#].Note❒To change

Copier Functions412DDDDPress [OK].EEEEPlace the originals, and then pressthe {{{{Start}}}} key.Directional Size Magnification (mm)A suitable reproduct

Copying422SortThe machine can scan originals intomemory and automatically sort copies.ReferenceRelated default settings:p.120 “Select Stack Function”p

Copier Functions432❖❖❖❖ When the 500-sheet finisher is installed❖❖❖❖ When the 1000-sheet finisher is installedNote❒ When the optional finisher is in-s

Copying442Note❒If you press [Suspend] after check-ing the results, return to step Ato adjust the copy settings asnecessary. You can change thesettings

Copier Functions452BBBBEnter the number of copies usingthe number keys.CCCCPlace the originals, and then pressthe {{{{Start}}}} key.Note❒ When placing

ivColour Copying (see p.28)Copies with the date, page numbers, etc. The stamp colour can be yellow, red, cyan, magenta, green, blue, and black.Printed

Copying462StapleAn optional finisher and the bridge unit are required to use this function.Individual copy sets can be stapled.Note❒ You cannot use th

Copier Functions472❖❖❖❖ 1000-Sheet finisher*1Not available for paper size larger than A4.Original location Stapling positionExposure glass Document Fe

Copying482AAAASelect one of the stapling positions.❖❖❖❖ 500-Sheet finisherNote❒ The stapling position will be fixed to “Top”.❖❖❖❖ 1000-Sheet finisherN

Copier Functions492DuplexA duplex unit is required to use thisfunction (1 Sided→ 2 Sided, 2Sided→2 Sided only).There are three types of duplex cop-ies

Copying502AAAAPress [Dup./Combine/Series].Note❒ You can also select "1 Sided to 2Sided" or "2 Sided to 2 Sided" di-rectly, by pres

Copier Functions5121 Sided CombineCombine several pages onto one sideof a sheet.❖❖❖❖ 1 Sided 2 Pages →→→→ Combine 1 SideCopies 2 one-sided originals o

Copying522AAAAPress [Dup./Combine/Series].Note❒ You can select "1 Sided 2 Pages→ Combine 1 Side" or "1 Sided 4Pages → Combine 1 Side&qu

Copier Functions532❖❖❖❖ 1 Sided 16 Pages →→→→ Combine 2 SideCopies 16 one-sided originals ontoa sheet, eight pages per side.1.Front2.Back❖❖❖❖ 2 Sided

Copying542BBBBPress [1 Sided] or [2 Sided] for Orig-inal, and then press [Combine 2Side] for Copy.Referencep.50 “Originals and copy orien-tation”CCCCS

Copier Functions552❖❖❖❖ Metric version❖❖❖❖ Inch version❒ You cannot use the bypass traywith Book→ 2 Sided orFront&Back→2 Sided.AAAAPress [Dup./Com

vPrimary ColoursAdjusting Colours (see p.83)Colours can be created by combining the 3 primary colours:yellow, magenta and cyan. Black can be made by c

Copying562❖❖❖❖ 2 Sided →→→→ BookletMakes 2 sided originals into pageordered copies for a folded book-let.❖❖❖❖ Open to left❖❖❖❖ Open to right❖❖❖❖ 1 Sid

Copier Functions572How to fold copies to make a booklet1.Open to Left2.Open to RightHow to fold and unfold copies to make a magazine❖❖❖❖ Open to left❖

Copying582Image RepeatThe original image is copied repeatedly.There are two types of designationmethods for Image Repeat.❖❖❖❖ Whole Area RepeatRepeate

Copier Functions592Specified Area RepeatYou can use this function only whenyou are making a copy from the Ex-posure Glass.Note❒ The base point X1, Y1,

Copying602❖❖❖❖ Inch version❒ Originals with a size of A5KL, B6JISKL, 51/2" × 81/2"L cannot bedetected properly on the exposureglass. Be sure

Copier Functions612BBBBPress [Edit / Colour Creation].CCCCPress [Edit Image].DDDDPress [Centring].EEEEPress [OK] twice.FFFFPlace the originals, and th

Copying622Note❒Copy results may differ dependingon the set orientation of the originals.AAAAPress [Edit / Colour Creation].BBBBPress [Edit Image].CCCC

Copier Functions632Border EraseAAAAPress [Edit / Colour Creation].BBBBPress [Erase / Margin Adj.].CCCCPress [Erase].DDDDSet the erase border width.Sel

Copying642Centre/border eraseAAAAPress [Edit / Colour Creation].BBBBPress [Erase / Margin Adj.].CCCCPress [Erase].DDDDPress [Centre / Border].EEEESet

Copier Functions652Note❒ You can change the width of thebinding margin as follows:AAAAPress [Edit / Colour Creation].BBBBPress [Erase / Margin Adj.].C

viWhat You Can Do with This MachineFunctions differ depending on machine type and options. See p.4 “Functions Re-quiring Optional Configurations”.2-si

Copying662EEEEPress [OK] 3 times.FFFFPlace the originals, then press the{{{{Start}}}} key.Changing the stamp colourAAAAPress [Stamp Colour].BBBBSelect

Copier Functions672BBBBPress [Stamp].CCCCPress [Preset Stamp].DDDDSelect the message.EEEEPress [All Pages] or [1st Page Only] toselect the print page.

Copying682ReferenceRelated default settings:p.117 “Stamp Position 1 - 4”p.117 “Stamp Format 1 - 4”p.118 “Stamp Colour: 1 - 4”AAAAPress [Edit / Colour

Copier Functions692CCCCPress [Copier / Document Server Fea-tures].DDDDPress [Stamp].EEEEPress [User Stamp].FFFFPress [Program / Delete Stamp].GGGGPres

Copying702DDDDPress [Stamp].EEEEPress [User Stamp].FFFFPress [Program / Delete Stamp].GGGGPress [Delete], and then press thestamp number you want to d

Copier Functions712AAAAPress [Edit / Colour Creation].BBBBPress [Stamp].CCCCPress [Date Stamp].DDDDPress [All Pages] or [1st Page Only] toselect the p

Copying722Page NumberingYou can use this function to printpage numbers onto copies.There are six types of Page Number-ing (“n” is the total number of

Copier Functions732Note❒ You can specify the Stamp Col-our, position, pages to bestamped, and numbering. See“Changing the stamp colour”,“To change the

Copying742Note❒ The example below shows thefirst printing page as “2”and thestart number as “3”.DDDDPress [Last Number], enter thenumber of the page

Copier Functions752EEEEPress [Total Pages], enter the totalnumber of original pages usingthe number keys, and then pressthe {{{{#}}}} key.FFFFWhen pag

viiCopying Book Originals1-sided 4 Pages Booklet ( P.55 " 1 Sided Booklet")43214321Open to Left31Open to Right31432112342-sided

Copying762❖❖❖❖ Front coverThe first page of originals is copiedonto a specified cover sheet paper,or a cover sheet is inserted beforethe first copy pa

Copier Functions772Note❒ The paper for slip sheets should bethe same size as the copy paperand should be set in the same di-rection.❒ You cannot selec

Copying782EEEEEnter the number of the first pageof the first chapter using thenumber keys. Then, press the {{{{#}}}}key.FFFFTo specify another page, r

Storing Data in the Document Server792Storing Data in the Document ServerThe Document Server enables you tostore documents in memory and printthem as

Copying802❒ To check that the document hasbeen stored, press the {{{{Docu-ment Server}}}} key to display thedocument selection screen.❒ When the machi

Programs812ProgramsYou can store frequently used copyjob settings in machine memory andrecall them for future use.Note❒ You can store up to 10 program

Copying822FFFFPress [OK].When the settings are successfullystored, the program name is dis-played on the right side of the reg-istered program number.

833.Colour Adjustment/ProgramColour AdjustmentThis function lets you alter up to threesingle colours by mixing them withadjacent colours in the colour

Colour Adjustment/Program843Colour BalanceYou can adjust the overall colour tonewhen the overall copy is reddish orbluish.ReferenceFor types and examp

Colour Balance853Changing the registered settingsAAAAPress the {{{{Adjust/Program Colour}}}}key.BBBBMake sure that [Colour Balance] isselected, and th