dp205iia 203iia user guide ver1

For this machine to be used safely, it MUST be

operated correctly and serviced regularly. Therefore,

read this Instruction manual thoroughly before using

the machine.

Keep this manual in a safe place where it can be consulted at any time.

DUPLO CORPORATION

DUPRINTERDP-203 /203A ,DP-205 /205A

Instruction ManualVer.1

Complies with the provisions defined by the regulations listed below.

EC Low Voltage Directive ( 73 / 23 / EEC )EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ( 89 / 336 / EEC )

Copyright 2004DUPLO SEIKO CORPORATIONAll Rights Reserved

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IntroductionThank you for your purchase of the DUPRINTER DP-20322 / 203A22 , DP-20522 / 205A22.To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understandthis manual before using this machine. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in aplace to handy reference.

PLEASE NOTEIn the interest of upgrading our products, specifications and other data given in thismanual are subject to change without notice. If the manual contains anything that youdo not understand, contact the manufacturer for clarification.

Precautions for printing and duplicatingThere are restrictions on what you may print on the printer.Please be aware that there are some printed materials that are illegaleven to possess.

1. Printed matters banned by law¡¡Paper money, currency, government bonds and national and local

bonds cannot be duplicated, even if they are stamped with the"sample" seal.

¡¡Paper money, currency and bonds, etc. that are valid in foreigncountry cannot be duplicated.

¡¡Unused postage stamps and postcards cannot be duplicatedwithout governmental consent.

¡¡Government-issued papers pertaining to stamps, liquor and salestax laws cannot be duplicated.

2. Printed matters that need caution¡¡Private-issued securities(stocks, bills and checks, etc.), passes and

tickets needs caution in duplicating unless a business isduplicating them for needed amounts for their business needs.

¡¡Government-issued passports, public-and private-issued driver`slicenses, permits, identifications, food stamps, etc. will needcaution in duplicating.

3. Copyrighted materialsBooks, music, artwork, prints, maps, diagrams, movies, photography,etc. are banned from duplicating outside the limits of private homeuse and their related non-sale usage.

4. Various functions 24

3. Platemaking and printing procedure 19

2. Easy printing 17

Safety Precautions 4 4

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Contents

Making plates of text/photographs ………24Adjusting the plate darkness………………24Changing the printing speed ………………25Adjusting the printing position ……………25Setting the enlargement and reduction …26Setting the document size …………………27Changing the image quality

in photograph mode………………………28Entering the number of sets ………………29Setting the number of copies

for separate documents …………………31Using a thick or thin paper

(Adjusting the feeder pressure) ………33

When using a thick paper and/or misfeed occurs …………………………33

When using a thin paper and/or double feed occurs ………………………33

Confidential safeguard function……………34To set confidential safeguard function……34To clear ………………………………………34On-Line Print Function

(model : DP-203A22 / 205A22 only) ……35Drum unit ……………………………………36Changing the drum unit ……………………36Setting the drum unit ………………………37Tape cluster setting the tape cluster ……39

Setting the paper tray ………………………19Setting the paper stacker …………………20Turning the power on ………………………21Checking the control panel…………………21

Setting the document ………………………22Pressing the platemaking key ……………22Entering the number of printed copies……23Pressing the print key ………………………23

Easy printing …………………………………17

1. Before using the machine 11

Part names and their functions……………11Control panel …………………………………14

Printing process………………………………16

6. Troubleshooting 46

5. Replacing of consumable 40

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Changing the ink pack………………………40Changing the master roll……………………42

Changing the master ejection core ………45

OK Monitor……………………………………46Removing a left paper jam

(feed tray side) ……………………………51Removing a right paper jam

(print tray side) …………………………52

Removing a master(eject error) ……………54Removing a master(set error)………………56Removing a jammed document ……………58Trouble shooting for machine malfunction…59

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7. Maintenance and inspection 60

Maintenance …………………………………60 Total counter …………………………………61

8. Specifications 62

Specifications …………………………………62 Original document/copy paper specification…………………63

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Safety Precautions

Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the stickers affixedto the machine. These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions toprevent danger to you or other personnel, and to prevent damage to officeproperty. The meanings of these symbols and pictures are explained below.

Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning isignored, death or serious injury may result.

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If thecaution is ignored, medium injury or damage to propertymay result.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

A circle with a line through it indicates a prohibited action. The particular

act prohibited is indicated by a picture inside the circle. (In the exampleshown here, the prohibited act is disassembly.)

A black disc indicates an instruction, or sometimes a prohibited action.The instruction itself is indicated by pictorial symbols drawn in white onthe disc. (In the example shown here, the instruction is "Remove theplug from the outlet.")

About Machine Safety

Examples of pictorial symbols

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Safety P

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WARNING¡¡If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments,

water, or other liquid) has gotten inside the machine, fire orelectrical shock can result.

aa Turn the main unit`s power switch to OFF.Pull the power plug from the outlet.Contact the sales distributor (or maintenance servicecompany).

¡¡If the machine is used after heat, smoke, strange smell, or otherabnormality is detected, fire or electrical shock can result.

aa Turn the main unit`s power switch to OFF.Pull the power plug from the outlet.Contact the sales distributor (or maintenance servicecompany).

¡¡Use only the power cord that is provided among theaccessories.Insert the power cord plug firmly into the socket, so thatproper electrical contact is effected.

aaUse of any other power cord could result in imperfectgrounding.If grounding is imperfect and electrical leakage occurs, fire orelectric shock could result.

¡¡Do not modify the machine. Fire or electrical shock can result.

¡¡Do not remove the rear lid, cabinet, or cover from themachine. The interior contains high-voltage parts, which can causeelectrical shock.

¡¡Do not remove or insert the power plug if your hands are wet. You can get electrically shocked.

¡¡Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, yank it, or unreasonablybend it. Fire or electrical shock can result.

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WARNING

¡¡Do not insert or drop metal, burnable material, or other matterthrough the ventilation holes into the machine interior. Fire or electrical shock can result.

¡¡Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, or watercontainers (including metal containers) on top of themachine. Fire or electrical shock can result if the liquid spills.

¡¡Do not use a source voltage other than that specified. Do not connect multiple loads to a single outlet. Fire or electrical shock can result.

¡¡Before cleaning, pull the power plug from the outlet.¡¡Prevent water and neutral cleansers from getting inside the

machine. This action prevents not only breakdowns but electrical shock.

Maintenance aa Refer to page 60

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Safety P

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WARNING

¡¡Before moving the machine, pull the power plug from theoutlet. If the cord is damaged, fire or electrical shock can result.

¡¡Pull the power plug itself, not the cord. If you yank the cord, you can damage it (cause exposedconductor, disconnection, etc.), resulting in fire or electricalshock.

¡¡Do not place the machine in an unstable position, such as onan unsteady support or sloping area.If the machine drops or falls over, a person could get injured.

¡¡Do not place the machine in a humid or dusty area. Fire or electrical shock can result.

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WARNING

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Safety P

recautio

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1Caution Sticker 1M7-T3060e

¡¡Keep the WARNING and CAUTION stickers clean at all times.If stickers becomedamaged or come off, replace them with new ones.

J3-T3200

q

Warning ¡Do not remove this cover. The inside of the printer contains movable cutting instruments, contact with which could result in injury.

w

L5-T3020

Do NOT touch the drum or rollers when you operate the jog switch.

Do NOT put hands Inside machine while it is operatung.Hands could get caught up or crushed.

WARNING

No. Parts No. Name Q´ty

q J3-T3200 Warning Sticker 1 1

w L5-T3020 Warning Sticker 2 1

Locations of warning stickers

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M7-T3060

CAUTION

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Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.If these instructions are ignored, the machine my not be ableto operate at optimum performance, or may break down.

Introduces information that is useful for operation andmaintenance of the machine, or information about themachine’s performance, etc.

IMPORTANT:

Note:

Conventions Used in this Manual

Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning isignored, death or serious injury may result.

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If thecaution is ignored, medium injury or damage to propertymay result.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL

Before using the m

achine

1

MACHINE EXTERIORS

DOCUMENT RECEIVING TRAY

DOCUMENT GUIDE

DOCUMENT TRAY

SUPPORT TRAY

SUPPORT TRAYCONTROL PANEL

FRONT COVER

INK PACK HOLDER RELEASE LEVERDRUM HANDLE

FRONT COVER

DRUM UNIT INK PACK

DRUM SECURING LEVER

POWER SWITCH

SUPPORT TRAY

DOCUMENTTRAY

PAPER TRAY

ADF

¡¡This lever is lock or unlocks the drumin stopping the drum position.

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Parts Names and Their Function

1. Before using the machine


THERMAL HEAD ESCAPE LEVER

ROLL MASTERMASTER HOLDER

FEED PRESSURE LEVER

PAPER TRAY

PAPER GUIDE

GUIDE LOCK SCREW

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER FEED ROLLER

MASTER SET SWITCH

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Before using the m

achine

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JOG SWITCH

PAPER STRIPPER FINGER

MASTER EJECTION CORE

DOCUMENT TRAY

MASTER EJECTION BOX

PAPER STACKER GUIDE

PAPER RECEIVING TRAY

MASTER EJECTION BOXLID RELEASE LEVER

MASTER EJECTION BOXRELEASE LEVER

PAPER EJECTION ROLLER

JUMP PLATE

PAPER STOPPER

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CONTROL PANEL

No. Components Functions

q “PLATE MAKING " key Starts plate making.

w “PRINT " keyStarts printing.This will not start plate making.When the tape clusterhave been installed,plate making will start automatically after end ofprinting if the document is placed on the ADF.

e “TEST PRINT " key Prints one copy.This is used to check the image position and contrast.

r “STOP " keyStops printing.If this key is pressed while the machine is stopped,thenumber of copies and plates will be displayed.

t “ALL CLEAR " keyReturns the control panel settings back to the standard mode.Holddown for at least 0.5 second.

y Key pad Used for entering the number of prints.

u “=" keyEnters the number of prints and number of sets.To enter the number ofprints per document after a clear,press the = key.

i “CLEAR " key Clears the display to “0" .Clears the number of prints only.

o LCD panelDisplays number of prints and other machine settings.Displays errormessages when error is occurred.

!0 “SELECT " key Selects magnification and other functions.

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!0!1!2!3!4!5!7!9

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Before using the m

achine

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No. Components Functions

!1 “MODE " key Switches between normal mode and function mode.

!2 “TEXT/PHOTOGRAPH " keyEach press of this key switches between the text mode and photo-graph mode.

!3Document mode indicatorlamp The lamp for the specified document mode lights.

!4“PLATE DARKNESS ADJUSTMENT" key

The plate darkness is adjusted with this key.

!5Plate darkness indicatorlamp The lamp for the specified plate darkness lights.

!6“PRINTING SPEED ADJUSTMENT" key

The printing speed is adjusted with these keys.

!7Printing speed indicatorlamp The lamp for the specified printing speed lights.

!8“PRINTING POSITION ADJUSTMENT" key

The printing position(vertical) is adjusted with these keys.

!9Printing position indicatorlamp The lamp for the specified printing position lights.

@0 OK Monitor Indicates errors,LED to indicate the machine area.

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"Printing"In the "printing" process, the paper which is separated from the stack by the paper feed rollerand the paper separator unit are pressed to the drum by the pressure roller. There are smallholes in the image area of the master that is attached to the drum and ink that seeps from thehole is transferred to the paper. The paper is separated from the drum unit by the stripperfinger. The paper is delivered to the paper receiving tray.

Printing Process

The DUPRINTER goes through a process of"platemaking" and "printing".

"Platemaking"In the "platemaking" process, the old master on the drum is removed while the thermal headcreates the scanned image on new master and loads it on the drum.

DRUMUNIT

ROLL MASTER

THERMAL HEAD

PAPER FEED ROLLER

PAPER INK

DRUM UNIT

PAPER SEPARATOR UNIT

PRESSURE ROLLER

PAPER EJECTION ROLLER

PAPER STRIPPER FINGER

PAPER RECEIVING TRAY

MASTER EJECTIONBOX

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Easy Printing

1

2. Easy Printing

Preparation

Platemaking

Printing

Open the paper tray, set the paper, and adjust the paper guide. (See page 19.)1Open the paper receiving tray; then adjust the paper stackerguide, paper stopper, and jump plate. (See page 20.)2Turn on the power; then check the indication on the controlpanel. (See page 21.)3Set the original document face down in the ADF; then adjustthe document guide. (See page 22.)4Press the PLATE MAKING key. One test-print will be

produced. (See page 22.)5Check the finished product. (See page 22.)6Enter the number of printed copies. (See page 23.)7Press the PRINT key. The number of copies entered will

be printed. (See page 23.)8

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MEMO

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Platem

aking and printing procedure

3

3. Platemaking and printing procedure

Setting the Paper Tray

Open the paper tray toward you Openthe paper tray toward you.1

Lower the paper set lever.2

Place the paper in the tray, and adjustthe paper guide to the width of thepaper.

3

Raise the paper set lever.4

PAPER TRAY

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER GUIDE

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Open the paper receiving tray.1

Adjust the paper stacker guide andpaper stopper to the paper size marking.2

Adjust the jump plate to the paper sizemarking.3

¡¡After using the machine, push the paperstopper inward as far as it will go, andclose the paper receiving tray back up.Turning on the Power

Setting the Paper Stacker

PAPER RECEIVINGTRAY

PAPER STACKER GUIDE

PAPER STOPPER

JUMP PLATE

PAPER STOPPER

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Platem


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Turning the power on

Turn the power switch to ON. Thepower switch is ON when " I ", and OFFwhen " K ".

1

Checking the Control Panel

Check the control panel. When thepower is ON, the control panel displaysthe initial settings.Magnification, document , andplate darkness can be changed asneeded.

¡¡When the magnification is 100%, noindication will appear on the liquid crystaldisplay (LCD).

¡¡When the number of copies is set at 0, theLCD will not indicate "0."

Note:

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POWER SWITCH

0sht 1set

ON OFF

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Setting the Document

Adjust the document guide to the size ofthe document; then set the documentface down.

¡¡Up to 10 original documents can be set atone time.

¡¡Set the DOCUMENT SIZE.(See page 62 and 63.)

Note:

2

Pressing the Platemaking Key

Press the PLATE MAKING key. Thedocument will be automaticallyforwarded and platemaking will begin.When platemaking is finished, one testprint will be produced.

Check the finished product. Check theregistration and copy quality.

1

2¡¡If the following settings are changed, return the document to the original position and make the plate again.

Magnification a 100%, 94%, 86%, 81%, 70%, 115%, 122%, 141% (A/B size specifications)100%, 94%, 77%, 74%, 64%, 121%, 129%, 141% (Inch size specifications)

Document mode a Text / PhotographPlate darkness a Auto / Darker / LighterPhoto mode a Dark / Soft

AUTO

S

¡¡Magnification See page 26¡¡Document mode See page 24

¡¡Plate darkness See page 24¡¡Photo mode See page 28

Open the support tray.1SUPPORT TRAY

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Platem


3

0sht 1set

Entering the Number of Printed Copies

Using the number keys, enter thenumber of copies you want to print.1

Example:If you enter 1, 2, 3, and 4, the LCDwill look like this:aTo enter numbers of sets : See page 29.aTo enter numbers of copies for separate

documents : See page 31.

Pressing the Print Key

Press the PRINT key. When theentered number of copies has beenprinted, the machine will stop.

¡¡When the following documents are in theADF, platemaking / printing will beautomatically executed.

Note:

1

KEY PAD

1234sht 1set

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4. Various functions

Press the DOCUMENT key; then selectTEXT or PHOTOGRAPH .

: TEXT

TEXT is appropriate for documentscontaining characters only, and for black-and-white photograph documents that haveundergone dot processing.

: PHOTOGRAPH

PHOTOGRAPH is appropriate for photographdocuments and color documents.

¡¡You can change the image quality ofphotograph mode. (See page 28.)

Note:

S

S

Making Plates of Text / Photographs

Adjusting the Plate Darkness There are three plate darkness settings; youmay select the desired darkness.

: STANDARD

Reads the darkness of the document, andautomatically makes plates with the optimaldarkness.

: DARKER

Makes plates darker.

: LIGHTER

Makes plates lighter.

STD

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Various functions

4

Changing the Printing Speed

Press or for print speeds.

FASTER : 120shts/min

STANDARD : 80shts/min

SLOWER : 60shts/min

Adjusting the Printing Position

Press or of the PRINTING POSITION

key.

Print image moves up.Print image moves down.

¡¡Adjustments of up to approximately20mm (from top to bottom) can be made.

¡¡The lamp changes one position when ashift of about 3mm is made.

Note:

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Setting the Enlargement and Reduction

Press the MODE key and switch tothe enlargement and reduction selectiondisplay.

1

Press the SELECT key; then selectthe desired enlargement and reduction.2¡¡Each time you press the key, the display

changes as shown in the figure below.

Magnification DisplayA / B size Specifications Inch size Specifications

Press the MODE key and return tothe main display. The enlargement andreduction is shown to the right of thenumber of copies.Example: If you select a reduction of 64%:

3

0sht 1set 64%

Enlargement and Reduction

Main Display

1. ZOOM

1 0 0 %

9 4 %

8 6 %

8 1 %

7 0 %

1 4 1 %

1 2 2 %

1 1 5 %

1 0 0 %

9 4 %

7 7 %

7 4 %

6 4 %

1 4 1 %

1 2 9 %

1 2 1 %

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Various functions

4

Setting the Document Size

Press the MODE key and switch tothe document size selection display.1

Press the SELECT key; then selectthe document size.2¡¡Each time you press the key, the display

changes as shown in the figure below.

Document Size Display

Press the MODE key and return tothe main display.3

A / B size Specifications Inch size Specifications

Document Size

2.DOCUMENT SIZE

Main Display

Osht 1set

B 4

A 4

B 5

A 5

P O S T

A 4

B 5

A 5

P O S T

1 0 9 1 4

L G

L T

S T

P O S T

L G

L T

S T

P O S T

DP - 205 / 205A DP - 203 / 203A DP - 205 / 205A DP - 203 / 203A

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Changing the Image Quality inPhotograph Mode

Photograph Mode Image Quality

Image Quality

3. PHOTO MODE

NORMAL

dd

DARK

dd

SOFT

Press the MODE key and switch tophotograph mode (indicated in imagequality selection display).

1

Press the SELECT key; then selectthe image quality.2¡¡Each time you press the key, the display

changes as shown in the left-handfigure.

DARK

Darkens the half-tone light areas.

SOFT

Softens the outline`s highlighting.

Press the MODE key and return tothe main display.3

Main Display

Osht 1set

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Various functions

4

Entering the Number of Sets

Press the CLEAR key to clear themain displayed.

C1

Using the number keys, enter thedesired number of copies.2

Press the = key.3

Example: If you enter 1, 2, 3, and 4,

the LCD will look like this:

Main Display

0sht 1set

Main Display

1234sht 1set

Main Display

1234sht 0set

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Using the number keys, enter thedesired number of sets.4

Example: If you enter 5, the LCD will

look like this:

Press the = key.5

¡¡When continuously inputting, repeat steps 2 thru 5.

¡¡Up to 15 original documents can be entered.¡¡Printing stops after one set of copies are finished. Press the PRINT key to

restart printing. (Using the optional tape cluster permits continuous printing.).¡¡If two or more documents are set in the ADF,after all copies entered are

printed, platemaking and printing of the next document is automaticallyexecuted.

Main Display

1234sht 5set

Main Display

1234sht 5set

Note:

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Various functions

4

0sht 1set

Setting the Number of Copies forSeparate Documents

Press the CLEAR key to clear themain displayed.

C1

Press the = key, and the indicationwill flash.2

Using the number keys, enter thedesired number of copies. Starting fromthe document set at the top of the ADF,enter the number of copies.

3

Example: If you enter 1, 2, 3, and 4,

the LCD will look like this:

Main Display

0sht 1set

Main Display

Main Display

1234sht 1set

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Press the = key.4

Using the number keys, enter thedesired number of sets.5

Press the = key.6

Example : If you enter 5 , the LCD will

look like this:

Main Display

1234sht 5set

Main Display

1234sht 0set

Main Display

1234sht 5set

¡¡Repeat steps 2 thru 6 (for numbers of original documents only).

¡¡Up to 15 original documents can be entered.¡¡Printing starts from the last group entered.¡¡Printing stops after one set`s copies are finished. Press the PRINT key to

restart printing. (Using the optional tape cluster permits continuous printing.)¡¡After one document is printed, platemaking and printing of the next document

is automatically executed.

Note:

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Various functions

4

Using a thick or thin paper(Adjusting the feeder pressure)

Adjust the feed pressure if you encounter a feeding error with thick or thin paper:

When using a thick paper and / orMisfeed occurs

Set the feed pressure lever to "HEAVY PAPER".

When using a thin paper and / orDouble feed occurs

Set the feed pressure lever to "LIGHT PAPER".

¡¡After the printing.Please return the pressure lever to"NORMAL PAPER" for the next person.

Note:HEAVYPAPER

NORMALPAPER

LIGHTPAPER

FEEDPRESSURE

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Confidential safeguard function

By a simple procedure, the Printer can be programmed to confidential documentation.¡¡When confidential safeguard is set, printing can not be performed with PRINT or TEST

PRINT keys.

¡¡Turning power off will not turn the confidential safeguard off.¡¡Even with the confidential safeguard is on, plate making still functions.

Normal operation other than print or test print, can be performed.¡¡Once the plate is made, the confidential safeguard will be cleared.

To Set Confidential Safeguard Function

Press and hold the CLEAR key, andpress the STOP key.Beep tone will sound when confidentialsafeguard is set.

To verify that confidential safeguard isworking. Hit PRINT or TEST PRINT

key and it will not print with confidentialsafeguard on.

C

PLS MAKE MASTER

To Clear

Press PLATEMAKING key.Once the plate making is performed, theconfidential safeguard is automaticallyturned off.

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Various functions

4

On-Line Print Function (model : DP-205A22 only)

Set the size of the printing paper.aaSee page 272

Connect the cable from the computerinto the printer as left figure.3

Firmly fasten the locks on both sides ofthe connector.5

CONNECTOR

LOCK

¡¡When platemaking ends and printingstarts,you can again use the keys on thecontrol panel.

Note:

¡¡For details on connection and settings, and refer to the Printer Driver Operation Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Check that the top menu is displayed.1

This function allows you to make prints of documents directly from on-line data from personal computers.

Insert the cable from the computer intothe connector on the printer.4

Use the print command of the computerapplications according to the manual.Refer to the Printer Driver OperationManual about operation.Platemaking and printing start automatically.

6

CABLE

DUPRINTER(REAR SIDE)

LOCK

On-line Print Function

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Changing the drum unit

Drum unit

Press the JOG switch.Hold down until the drum stops with a beep.1

WARNING¡¡Do NOT touch the drum or rollers when

you operate the jog switch.¡¡Do NOT put hands inside machine while

it is operating.Hands could get caught up or crushed.

Open the front cover.2

Lift up the drum securing lever.While lifting the lever up, pull out thedrum handle toward you, pulling itstraight out until it stops.

3

Taking the upper drum shaft with yourother hand, slightly lift up the front of thedrum and pull the drum out toward you.

4

JOG SWITCH

FRONT COVER

DRUM SECURING LEVER

q Upper drum shaft

w

e

CAUTION¡¡Do not touch the drum surface; the

ink will get on your clothes.¡¡Hold the drum level and place it on a

flat, solid surface.

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Various functions

4

Setting the drum unit

Hold the drum level and place the drumguide roller onto the rail in the machine.1

Holding the front up slightly, push inabout 10cm.2

Hold the drum level and push it ingently until it stops.3

Lift the drum securing lever toward youwhile pushing the drum in.4

ROLLER

RAIL

DRUM

DRUM SECURING LEVER

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Push down the securing lever tightlywith the drum inside the machine.5

Close the front cover.6

Press the JOG switch.Keep pressing until the drum stops witha beep.

7WARNING

¡¡Do NOT touch the drum or rollers whenyou operate the jog switch.

¡¡Do NOT put hands inside machinewhile it is operating.Hands could get caught up or crushed.

DRUM SECURING LEVER

FRONT COVER

JOG SWITCH

Slowly and gently CAUTION¡¡Avoid pressing and damaging the drum

surface with fingers etc. It can stain your clothes, and the warp inthe drum surface may cause bad prints.

¡¡Always place the drum unit on flat andstable surface. Otherwise, the drum surface may bedamaged or warped and may cause badprints.

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Various functions

4

Setting the tape cluster

Tape cluster

Open the tape cluster body.1

Lift up the lever and pass the tapethrough the slot.3

Make about 1cm of tape protrude out ofthe slot.4

Tape cluster body

CLUSTER TAPE

1cm

COVER

Lever

CLUSTER TAPE

Install the new tape. Make sure it will wind off in the correctdirection.

2

Swing the tape cluster body back in.aFor sectional printing, see p.29,

"Entering the Number of sets"5

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Changing the ink pack

Open the front cover.1

Hold the ink pack holder release leverand pull it toward you.2

Pull up and remove the empty ink pack.3

Twist open the cap of the new ink pack.4

FRONT COVER

HOLDER RELEASE LEVER

INK PACK

INK PACK

INK PACK

¡¡Do NOT leave an uncapped INK PACK fora period longer then necessary.

IMPORTANT:

5. Replacing of consumable

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Replacing of consum

able

5

Insert the ink pack so that the groove on theLIP fits into the "U" groove of the holder.5

Push the ink pack to the set line on theink pack.6

Push the side of the holder in with thepalm of your hand.7

Close the front cover.8

LIP

"u" GROOVE OF HOLDER

SET LINE

INK PACK

FRONT COVER

INK PACK INK PACK

HOLDER HOLDER

CAUTION¡¡Do not operate the machine without

setting the ink pack.

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MASTER HOLDER

Open the document receiving tray.1

Remove the master roll to pull up.3

Remove the master holder from themaster roll.4

Turn the master holder toward you whilepushing the thermal head escape lever.Pull out the master.

2

Changing the master roll


THERMAL HEAD ESCAPE LEVER

MASTER HOLDER

WARNING¡¡Do not remove the cover affixed with

Warning Label 1.Personnel can get injured by themovable cutter installed inside.

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Replacing of consum

able

5¡¡Do not peel off the yellow label.

IMPORTANT:

MASTER ROLL

Take out a new master roll from a bag. 5

Insert the master roll into the machineso that the green line on the roll is facingthe control panel.

7

Insert the master holders deeply intoboth ends of the master roll. (Holders areinterchangeable.)

6

Peel off the seal.8

GREEN LINE

YELLOW LABEL

SEAL

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Push the master set switch.The master will be pulled in, and cutautomatically.If the master does not go in, push theyellow label slightly back.

10

Pull out the master and insert the arrowon the yellow label until it contacts theroller.

9

¡¡If the master is wrinkled:push and hold themaster set switch again, and push downthe thermal head escape lever 2 or 3 times.

¡¡When the master stops, make sure thatyou remove the trimmed piece of themaster.

IMPORTANT:

Remove the trimmed piece of themaster.11

Close the document receiving traygently.12

¡¡The cutter will operate and stop after themaster is cut.Remove the cut piece left inside themachine.

IMPORTANT:

MASTER SET SWITCH

THERMAL HEADESCAPE LEVER

YELLOW LABEL


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Replacing of consum

able

5

Open the paper receiving tray.(See page20.)Push the master ejection box releaselever. The master ejection box will open.Open the box all the way until it stops.

1

Open the lid up by pushing the releaselever of the master ejection box lid.2

Pull out the core and discard it by holdingthe edges of the master ejection core.3

Insert a new master ejection core and closethe master ejection box lid.Gently pushthe master ejection box lid until it locks.Close the master ejection box, and pushuntil it locks.

4

Changing the master ejection core


MASTER EJECTION BOXLID RELEASE LEVER

MASTER EJECTION BOX



CAUTION¡¡There is ink on the master ejection

core; take care not to get it on yourclothing.

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6. Troubleshooting

OK MONITORWhen a disposable part needs a replacement or the operator`s help is necessary due to an error,the display will show a message and the OK MONITOR will show the area that needs attention.

CHANGE INK

There is no ink. Replace the old ink pack with a new one.See p.40, "Changing the ink pack" for more details.

CHANGE MASTER

There is no master. Replace the master roll with a new one.See p.42, "Changing the master roll" for more details.

EJECT.ROLL FULL

The master ejection core is full. Replace the core with a newone. See p.45, "Changing the master ejection core" for moredetails.

LOAD PRINT PAPER

There is no printing paper.See p.19, "Setting the paper tray" for more details.

SET PAPER TRAY

The paper tray is not set. To set, lift the paper set lever.

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Troubleshooting

6

NO DRUM

There is no drum or it is installed incorrectly. Set the drumunit on the machine.See p.37 "Setting the drum unit" for more details.

ADF OPEN

The ADF cover is open. Close the cover.

TOP COVER OPEN

Document receiving tray is open. close the receiving tray.

FRONT COVER OPEN

Front cover is open. Close the cover.

ADF COVER


FRONT COVER

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PAPER LEFT JAM

Check the feeder side and remove the jammed paper.Followthe instructions on p.51, "Removing a left paper jam (feedtray side)".

PAPER RIGHT JAM

Check the delivery side and remove the jammed paper.Follow the instructions on p.52, "Removing a right paper jam(print tray side)".

MAST.EJECT ERROR

There is an old master on the drum. Remove all the masterson the drum.See p.54, "Removing the master(ejection error)" for moredetails.

MASTER SET ERROR

There is an error during master Setting. Open the top coverand remove the master that is left in the machine.See p.56, "Removing a master (set error)" for more details.

ADF JAM

The document is jammed on the ADF. Remove the jammeddocument in the ADF.

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Troubleshooting

6

- - - WAIT - - -

MASTER MAKING

Printer is not ready. Please wait with the poweron. If the message remains after a few minutes,turn the power off and contact your serviceperson.

Appears while platemaking is in progress. Pleasewait until platemaking is finished.

- - PRINTING - - Appears if you press while printing is notfinished. Please finish printing. When you wantto make a plate, press CLEAR and thenPLATEMAKING .

C

PLS MAKE MASTER Execute platemaking. Appears after you pressPRINT and TEST-PRINT in thefollowing situations: q when in confidentialsafeguard mode, or w right after master seterror, or e right after distribution error.

SET KEYCARD Insert the card into the keycard counter. If youdo not insert the card while the keycard counteris connected, the printer cannot be operated.

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DRUM LOCK Drum does not rotate. Turn off the power andcontact your service person.

CUTTER LOCK Master cutter does not operate. Turn off thepower and contact your service person.

POWER(T.H)NG Thermal head power is abnormal. Turn off thepower, wait for a few seconds, and then turn onthe power again. If this indication appears again,turn off the power and contact your serviceperson.

ONLINE ERROR Communication error occurred during on-lineplatemaking. Check the connection cord andretry. Turn off the power, wait for a few seconds,and then turn on the power again. If thisindication appears again, turn off the power andcontact your service person.

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Troubleshooting

6

PAPER LEFT JAM.

If this message is indicated in the displaypanel check the feeder side and remove thejammed paper by following these steps:

Removing a left paper jam (feed tray side)

Push down the paper set lever to downthe paper tray.1

Pull out the jammed paper as shown inthe diagram.2

Press the JOG switch until the drumstops with a beep.3


you operate the jog switch.¡¡Do NOT put hands inside machine

while it is operating.Hands could get caught up or crushed.

PAPER SET LEVER

JOG SWITCH

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PAPER RIGHT JAM.

If this message is indicated in the errordisplay panel check the delivery side andremove the jammed paper by following thesesteps:

Removing a right paper jam (print tray side)

Push the master ejection box releaselever. The box will open toward you.1

Remove the jammed paper.Eject the paper that is printed halfwayby pressing the JOG switch.

2

Paper adhering to drum

Press the JOG switch to find the edge ofthe paper; stop the drum at the positionshown in the diagram.

1WARNING

¡¡Do NOT touch the drum or rollers whenyou operate the jog switch.

¡¡Do NOT put hands inside machinewhile it is operating.Hands could get caught up or crushed.

JOG SWITCH


MASTER EJECTION BOX

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Troubleshooting

6

Peel off the paper from the drum.2

Pull the paper toward the ejection sidewhile pressing the JOG switch to peelthe paper off.

3


Close the master ejection box until it islocked.5

DRUM

JOG SWITCH

JOG SWITCH

MASTEREJECTION BOX

CAUTION¡¡Make sure that the peeled paper do

not stick to your clothing.

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MAST.EJECT ERROR

If this message is indicated in the errordisplay panel, there is an old master on theprinting drum. Remove it by following thesesteps:

Removing a master (eject error)

Push the master ejection box releaselever. The box will open toward you;continue opening until the box stops.

1

Press the JOG switch to stop the drum ata position shown in the diagram.2




Lift the lever toward you.The master clamp will open and the edgeof the master will be released from theclamp.If the master is stuck, release it by hand.

3

MASTER CRAMPLEVER

JOG SWITCH

w REMOVE MASTERe CLOSE THE CLAMP

q OPEN THECLAMP


MASTER EJECTION BOX

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Troubleshooting

6

Pull the front end of the master towardyou and press the JOG switch intermit-tently. Continue until the master peels off.

4





Close the master ejection box until it islocked.6

Make a plate again.7

JOG SWITCH

JOG SWITCH

MASTEREJECTION BOX

CAUTION¡¡Discard the old master, making sure

that it does not touch your clothing.

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Removing a master (set error)

MASTER SET ERROR

If this message is indicated in the error dis-play panel, remove the master and remakethe plate by following these steps:

Open the document receiving tray.1

Remove the master out of the machine.2


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Troubleshooting

6

PLS MAKE MASTER

Close the document receiving traygently. Verify that the OK monitorindicator has switched off.

3

Make the master and print again.4

¡¡If you press the PRINT key withoutexecuting platemaking,PLS PLATEMAKING

key will be displayed.

Note:


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Removing a jammed document

ADF JAM

If this message is indicated in the error dis-play panel, check the ADF and remove thejammed document by following these steps:

Pull out the jammed document as shownin the diagram.2

Close the ADF cover gently.3

Open the ADF cover.1ADF COVER

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Troubleshooting

6

Trouble shooting for machine malfunction

The machine doesn't TURN ON.

Is power plug inserted?

Insert the powerplug securely.

Is power switch ON?

Turn the powerswitch ON.

Cannot make plates / print

Is a Massage displayed onthe ERROR DISPLAY? Is the OK MONITOR lamp lit?

See "OK MONITOR"on page 46.

Please contact your service person.

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

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¡¡Before cleaning, pull the power plug from the outlet.¡¡Prevent water and neutral cleansers from getting inside

the machine. This action prevents not only breakdownsbut electrical shock.

Clean the exterior as described in thefollowing procedure. Tightly wring a softcloth that has been soaked in water orneutral detergent, and wipe dirt from thesurface.Then, using a dry soft cloth, wipe awayremaining moisture.

Dust and clean the machine at least once aweek to avoid breakdowns. Before cleaning, turn the power switch toOFF and then pull out the power plug.

To clean the reader glass, use a dry soft clothand lightly wipe off any dirt.

WARNING

Alcoholthinner

7. Maintenance and inspection

Maintenance

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Maintenance and inspection

7

P1234500 F.12345 Example : Print amount, 1,234,500Platemaking amount, 12,345

Total amount of print and platemaking can be shown on display panel.

Press the STOP key while the Machineis stopped. Print and platemaking amountwill be shown on Display Panel.

Total counter will appear while STOP

key is being pressed.

Total counter

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Product name / Model No.

Model Table top

Platemaking method Thermal digital system

Platemaking time 27 seconds (A4, same size)

Resolution 11.8 dot/mm (300dpi)

Scanning method ADF / movable document

ADF capacity 10 sheets (64g/m2,17 Ib)

Document type Sheets

Image reading size 250mm 9 350mm

Document size MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6"9 15"M I N. 100mm 9 148mm, 4" 9 6"

Document weight 64g/m2 4 128g/m2, 17Ib 4 34Ib

Image areaA/B size : 250mm 9 350mm

Paper capacity(Feed and receiving trays) 500Sheets (64g/m2, 17 Ib)

Paper size MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6"9 15"M I N. 100mm 9 148mm, 4"9 6"

Paper weight 53g/m2 4 210g/m2, 14 Ib 4 56 Ib

Printing speed 120 pages/minute (60 4 120 pages/minute , 3 steps adjustment)

Reduction sizeA / B size : 141%,122%,115%,94%, 86%, 81%, 70%

Inch size : 141%,129%,121%,94%, 77%, 74%, 64%

Printing position adjustment 20mm, 13/16"(Top4bottom direction total adjustment)

Image modes Text mode, Photograph mode

Contrast control 3 steps

Ink supply method Full automatic control

Color printing Drum unit exchange control (600cc)

Master feeder Roll master automatic feed

Plate ejection Complete automatic ejection plate rolling method

Option

¡Drum units¡Tape cluster¡I/F kit (mountable to DP-205 / 203 only) :

Compatible with an IEEE1284 compliant bi-directional parallel interface only

Power source 120V Type; 120V ± 10%, 60Hz, 2.0A230V Type; 230V ± 10%, 50Hz, 1.2A

Size of machine

Closed 600mm(W) 9 598mm(D) 9 524mm(H)23.6"(W) 9 23.5"(D) 9 20.6"(H)

Opened 1004mm(W) 9 598mm(D) 9 600mm(H)39.5"(W) 9 23.5"(D) 9 23.6"(H)

Weight 68kg

Operating temp. 10tC 4 30tC

On-line DP-205A / 203A includes as standard equipment : Compatible with Windows 95/98/Me ,Windows 2000/XP professional/home edition

A/B size : 204mm 9 288mm

Inch size : 10" 9 13.8" Inch size : 8" 9 13.6" (204mm 9 347mm )

DUPRINTER DP-205 / DP-205A DUPRINTER DP-203 / DP-203A

8. Specifications

Specifications

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Specifications

8

88Acceptable Document¡¡Document Weight: 64g/m24128g/m2, 17Ib434Ib

¡¡Document Size: MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6" 9 15"MIN. 100mm 9 148mm 4" 9 6"

¡¡ADF Capacity: 10sheets (64g/m2, 17Ib)

88Acceptable Copy paper¡¡Copy Paper Weight: 53g/m24210g/m2, 14Ib456Ib

¡¡Copy Paper Size: MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6" 9 15"MIN. 100mm 9 148mm 4" 9 6"

¡¡Copy Paper Capacity: (Feed and Receiving Trays) 500Sheets (64g/m2, 17Ib)

Do not place the following types of documents in the ADF:¡¡Documents with tears or large binding holes.¡¡Severely curls documents or documents with sharp folds.¡¡Clipped or stapled documents.¡¡Carbon-backed paper or other documents which might not feed smoothly.¡¡Transparencies and other highly transparent documents.

Note:

Do not use the following types of Copy Paper:¡¡Copy paper with tears or large binding holes.¡¡Severely curled paper or paper with sharp folds.¡¡Clipped or stapled paper.¡¡Carbon-backed paper or other paper which might not feed smoothly.¡¡Coat paper or other copy paper that does not absorb ink well.

Note:

Original document/Copy paper Specification

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