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Ricoh Aficio MP C400 User Manual

Ricoh Aficio MP C400
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Placing Originals
Basic Copying
Color Copying
Advanced Copying
Document Server
Copier and Document Server Features
Appendix
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Ricoh Aficio MP C400 Specifications

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BrandRicoh
ModelAficio MP C400
CategoryAll in One Printer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Placing Originals

Originals

Describes types of originals, selectable paper sizes, and missing image area.

Sizes and Weights of Recommended Originals

Details recommended paper sizes and non-recommended originals for exposure glass and ADF.

Non-compatible originals for the Auto Document Feeder

Lists originals unsuitable for ADF to prevent misfeeds or damage.

Sizes Selectable as Regular Size Originals

Lists original sizes that can be selected as regular sizes on the display.

Missing Image Area

Explains margins on all four sides of the original that might not be copied.

Original Orientation

Allows specifying readable or unreadable orientation for originals.

Left Original Beeper

Alerts when originals are left on the exposure glass after copying.

Placing Originals on the Exposure Glass

Provides instructions for placing originals on the exposure glass.

Placing Originals in the Auto Document Feeder

Details how to place originals into the Auto Document Feeder (ADF).

Batch Mode

Allows copying large originals by placing them in sections (batches).

SADF Mode

Each page is automatically fed when placed, even if originals are page by page.

Specifying Original Sizes

Explains methods for specifying original sizes: paper tray, regular, or custom.

Using paper tray settings

Scans originals based on paper size/orientation in the selected tray.

Regular sizes

Allows selecting original size from a list of regular sizes.

Custom sizes

Enables specifying horizontal and vertical sizes for custom originals.

Basic Copying

Basic Procedure

Describes the fundamental steps for making copies.

Interrupt Copy

Allows interrupting a long copy job to make urgent copies.

Auto Start

Scans and makes copies automatically when the machine is ready.

Job Preset

Allows setting up the next copy job in advance during copying.

Copying from the Bypass Tray

Instructions for copying onto non-standard paper using the bypass tray.

Copying onto Regular Size Paper

Makes copies onto regular size paper from the bypass tray.

Copying onto Custom Size Paper

Makes copies onto custom size paper using the bypass tray.

Registering a custom size

Guides on how to register custom paper sizes for future use.

Copying onto OHP Transparencies or Thin Paper

Instructions for copying onto OHP transparencies and thin paper.

Copying onto Thick Paper

Details on selecting paper type and size for copying thick paper.

Copying onto Envelopes from the Bypass Tray

How to copy onto envelopes using the bypass tray.

Reducing or Enlarging Originals

Preset Reduce/Enlarge

Allows reducing or enlarging images using preset ratios.

Zoom

Enables specifying the reproduction ratio in increments of 1%.

Specifying the ratio with [ ] and [ ]

How to specify a ratio using the plus and minus keys.

Entering the ratio with the number keys

Guides on entering the desired ratio using the number keys.

Auto Reduce / Enlarge

Automatically calculates ratio to fit originals to paper, rotating if needed.

Duplex Copying

1 Sided 2 Sided

Copies two 1-sided pages onto one 2-sided page.

2 Sided 2 Sided

Copies one 2-sided page onto one 2-sided page.

Original orientation and completed copies

Explains how original orientation affects the resulting copy image.

Originals and Copy Orientation

Details on selecting the orientation of originals and copies.

Combined Copying

One-Sided Combine

Combines several pages onto one side of a sheet.

Two-Sided Combine

Combines pages onto two sides of one sheet.

Finishing

Sort

Assembles copies as sets in sequential order.

Shift Sort (Types 2 and 4 only)

Stacks sets of copies offset from one another for easy distinction.

Sample Copy

Checks copy settings before a long copy run by printing one set.

Changing the number of sets

Allows changing the number of copy sets during copying.

Stack (Types 2 and 4 Only)

Groups together copies of each page in a multi-page original.

Staple (Types 2 and 4 Only)

Enables stapling each copy set together.

Original orientation and stapling position

Details original orientation and stapling position for staple function.

Storing Data in the Document Server

Managing Jobs

Job List Screen

Explains displays and icons that appear in the Job List screen.

Checking Jobs in the Job List

Allows checking the contents of jobs in the job list.

Changing the Order of Jobs

Provides steps to change the order of jobs in the job list.

Holding Jobs

Enables holding jobs that are queued or currently printing.

Deleting Jobs

Allows deleting jobs that are queued or currently printing.

Checking the Job History

Enables viewing the history and contents of completed print jobs.

Registering Frequently Used Functions

Registering Functions in a Program

Guides on how to register copy job settings into programs.

Changing a Stored Program

Explains how to change settings of stored programs.

Recalling a Stored Program

Applies stored settings to copy jobs using recall function.

Deleting a Stored Program

Allows erasing the contents of a program.

Color Copying

Selecting a Color Mode

Selects a color mode suiting originals and copying requirements.

Convert Colors

Copies by changing a certain color in the original to another color.

Erase Color

Copies by erasing a certain color in the image of the original.

Color Background

Copies by adding a color to the whole page.

Adjusting Color and Image Quality

Color Balance

Adjusts the overall color tone when the copy is reddish or bluish.

Color Balance Program

Stores color balance settings as programs for later recall.

Changing the color balance

Modifies settings stored in color balance programs.

Recalling the color balance

Applies registered color balance program settings to copy jobs.

Deleting the color balance

Deletes settings stored in color balance programs.

Color Adjustment

Adjusts specific colors by mixing them with adjacent colors.

Image Adjustment

Adjusts various image qualities like sharpness, contrast, and density.

Sharp / Soft

Adjusts the outline of an image.

Contrast

Adjusts the shades of an image.

Background Density

Adjusts the background density of an image.

Adjust U.C.R.

Adjusts black toner for vivid black areas in an image.

Text / Photo Sensitivity

Adjusts image judgment level for text and photo parts.

User Color

Registers user colors by adjusting density of yellow, magenta, cyan, black.

Adjusting colors based on the selected color

Creates colors by adjusting density of primary colors based on a basic color.

Creating colors by specifying the density of primary colors with number keys

Creates colors by directly specifying primary color density using number keys.

Advanced Copying

Adjusting Copy Image Density

Covers three types of image density adjustments: Auto, Manual, and Combined.

Auto Image Density

Automatically adjusts image density by scanning original densities.

Manual Image Density

Allows adjusting the density of the overall original in nine steps.

Combined Auto and Manual Image Density

Adjusts image density for dark textured originals.

Selecting the Original Type

Selects an original type suitable for your originals (Text, Photo, etc.).

Selecting Copy Paper

Selects the tray containing the paper to copy onto.

Advanced Reduce/Enlarge Copying

Size Magnification

Calculates reproduction ratio based on original and copy lengths.

Directional Magnification (%)

Specifies horizontal and vertical reproduction ratios individually.

Specifying the ratio with [ ] and [ ]

Specifies ratios using the plus and minus keys.

Entering the ratio with the number keys

Enters a ratio using the number keys.

Directional Size Magnification (inch)

Specifies horizontal and vertical lengths of original and copy images.

Create Margin

Stamps

Background Numbering

Prints numbers on the background of copies.

Preset Stamp

Stamps predefined messages on copies.

User Stamp

Copies a scanned image as a stamp, allowing registration of frequent images.

Date Stamp

Prints dates on your copies.

Page Numbering

Prints page numbers on your copies.

Advanced Copier Functions

Margin Adjustment

Copies originals leaving a binding margin on front and back pages.

Erase Center / Border

Erases the center and/or all four sides of the original image.

Erase Border (same width)

Erases edge margins with a uniform width.

Erase Border (different width)

Erases edge margins with different widths for each side.

Erase Center

Erases the center margin of the original image.

Image Repeat

Copies the original image repeatedly.

Whole Area Repeat

Repeatedly copies the entire image.

Specified Area Repeat

Repeatedly copies a specified portion of the image.

Centering

Makes copies with the image moved to the center of the copy paper.

Series Copies

Separately copies front and back of a 2-sided original onto two sheets.

Booklet/Magazine

Copies two or more originals in page order for booklets or magazines.

Covers

Creates cover sheets by adding pages of different paper.

Designate

Copies specific pages onto designation sheets or inserts designation sheets.

Chapters

Specifies page locations that appear on the front of copy sheets.

Slip Sheet

Inserts a slip sheet when an original page changes.

Document Server

Relationship between Document Server and Other Functions

Describes how Document Server state varies depending on the function used.

Document Server Display

Explains the screens and icons displayed in the Document Server function.

Simplified Display

Explains how to switch to the simplified display for easier operations.

Preview Display

Explains items on preview display and how to preview stored documents.

Using the Document Server

Provides instructions on how to use the Document Server.

Storing Data

Describes the procedure for storing documents on the Document Server.

Specifying a user name

Allows specifying a user name for the stored file.

Specifying a file name

Explains how to change the name of a stored document.

Specifying a password

Allows setting a password for stored documents to prevent unauthorized access.

Changing the User Name of a Stored Document

Provides steps to change the user name for a stored document.

Changing the File Name of a Stored Document

Explains how to change the file name of a stored document.

Changing the Password of a Stored Document

Details how to change the password for a stored document.

Checking the Details of a Stored Document

Confirms the details of a stored document.

Searching for Stored Documents

Searches for stored documents by user name or file name.

Searching by file name

Searches for stored documents using their file name.

Searching by user name

Searches for stored documents using the user name.

Printing Stored Documents

Prints documents stored in the Document Server.

Interrupting a print job

Provides steps to interrupt a print job.

Changing the number of print copies while printing is in progress

Allows changing the number of sets during printing.

Sample print

Prints a single set to check order and conditions before massive printing.

Printing the first page

Prints only the first page of selected documents for confirmation.

Printing a specified page

Prints a specified page alone of the selected document.

Printing a specified range

Prints pages in a specified range alone of the selected document.

Deleting a Stored Document

Deletes a stored document from the Document Server.

Displaying Stored Documents with Web Image Monitor

Displays stored documents on a computer screen using Web Image Monitor.

Registering Frequently Used Functions for Printing Stored Documents from the Document Server

Stores and recalls Document Server print job settings for future use.

Changing the Default Functions of the Document Server's Initial Display

Configures initial screen settings for document print and scan original.

Copier and Document Server Features

Accessing User Tools

Describes how to access the User Tools menu for changing settings.

Changing Default Settings

Explains how to change the settings within User Tools.

Quitting User Tools

Provides instructions on how to quit the User Tools settings.

General Features

Auto Image Density Priority

Sets whether Auto Image Density is On or Off on startup or reset.

Original Type Priority

Selects original type priority when power is on or modes are cleared.

Original Photo Type Priority

Specifies priority for original photo types in Text/Photo or Photo selection.

Original Type Display

Controls display of original types on the initial display.

Paper Display (Stored File Print)

Chooses display of available paper trays and sizes on document print screen.

Original Orientation in Duplex Mode

Sets original orientation when copying two-sided originals.

Copy Orientation in Duplex Mode

Sets copy orientation when making two-sided copies.

Max. Copy Quantity

Sets the maximum quantity for copies between 1 and 999.

Auto Tray Switching

Automatically shifts to another tray when the current tray runs out of paper.

Alert Sound: Original left on Exposure Glass

Sets a buzzer to alert when an original is forgotten on the exposure glass.

Job End Call

Sets whether to generate a buzzer sound when a copy is completed.

Customize Function: Copier

Assigns up to six frequently-used functions to Copy Function keys.

Customize Function: Document Server Storage

Assigns frequently-used functions for scanning to Document Server Storage keys.

Bypass Tray Paper Misfeed Prevention

Specifies machine response when bypass tray paper size differs from selected.

Reproduction Ratio

Shortcut Reduce/Enlarge

Registers and shows frequently used Reduce/Enlarge ratios on the initial display.

Reproduction Ratio

Specifies enlargement and reduction ratios that appear on the copier screen.

Reduce/Enlarge Ratio Priority

Sets ratio priority when [Reduce / Enlarge] is pressed.

Ratio for Create Margin

Sets a Reduce/Enlarge ratio when registering Create Margin in shortcut key.

Edit

Front Margin: Left / Right

Specifies left/right margins on front copies in Margin Adjustment mode.

Back Margin: Left / Right

Specifies left/right margins on back copies in Margin Adjustment mode.

Front Margin: Top / Bottom

Specifies top/bottom margins on front copies in Margin Adjustment mode.

Back Margin: Top / Bottom

Specifies top/bottom margins on back copies in Margin Adjustment mode.

1 Sided 2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoT

Specifies margins on back side in 1-sided 2-sided Duplex mode.

1 Sided 2 Sided Auto Margin: TtoB

Specifies margins on back side using Back Margin Top/Bottom setting.

Erase Border Width

Specifies the width for erasing the border.

Erase Original Shadow in Combine

Erases boundary margin around edges of each original in Combine mode.

Erase Center Width

Specifies the width of erased center margins.

Front Cover Copy in Combine

Makes a combined copy on the front cover sheet in Front Cover mode.

Copy Order in Combine

Sets copy order in Combine mode to From Left to Right or From Top to Bottom.

Orientation: Booklet, Magazine

Selects opening orientation of copies made using Booklet or Magazine mode.

Copy on Designating Page in Combine

Specifies combined copy on slip sheets in Desig./Chapter mode.

Image Repeat Separation Line

Selects a separation line for Image Repeat function (None, Solid, Broken, Crop Marks).

Separation Line in Combine

Selects a separation line for Combine function (None, Solid, Broken, Crop Marks).

Stamp

Background Numbering

Sets size, density, and color for numbers printed on copy backgrounds.

Preset Stamp

Selects language, priority, and format for stamped messages.

User Stamp

Manages registration, adjustment, and color of user stamps.

Date Stamp

Sets date format, font, size, superimpose, color, and position.

Page Numbering

Configures page number format, font, size, duplex position, and combine settings.

Input / Output

Switch to Batch

Selects Batch or SADF mode display when pressing [Original Setting].

SADF Auto Reset

Sets time limit for original feed in SADF mode.

Memory Full Auto Scan Restart

Manages machine behavior when memory is full during scanning.

Letterhead Setting

Rotates the image correctly if Letterhead setting is selected to Yes.

Staple Position

Specifies priority for staple types shown on initial display.

Simplified Screen: Finishing Types

Selects priority display for Finishing Types on Simplified Screen.

Adjust Color Image

Background Density of ADS (Full Color)

Adjusts background density to skip texture and copy in Full Color.

Color Sensitivity

Adjusts specified colors for Convert/Erase Color in five levels.

A.C.S. Sensitivity

Determines standard level for discriminating black/white and color originals.

A.C.S. Priority

Determines copy priority between B&W and Full Color in Auto Color Select.

Appendix

Function Compatibility

Shows which modes can be used together in a combination chart.

Trademarks

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