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Riso KZ30 User Manual

Summary of KZ30

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    1 riso shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of this manual. Riso shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature, or losses or expenses resulting from the use of this product or included manuals. Riso shall not be re...

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents 2 contents welcome to the riso kz30 ................................................................................................ 5 about the notations in the explanatory note .........................................................................5 before starting to use 6 safety guide...

  • Page 3: Functions For Master-Making

    Contents 3 functions for master-making 26 selecting the image processing mode [line/photo/duo]................................................................................................................ 26 scanning originals written with pencils [pencil] ............................................

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    Contents 4 maintenance 58 safety guide - cleaning .................................................................................................... 58 cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 58 thermal p...

  • Page 5: Welcome to The Riso Kz30

    Welcome to the riso kz30 5 welcome to the riso kz30 thank you for purchasing this printing machine that produces clear prints with easy key operations. Besides many useful functions as a printer, the machine provides you with various conveniences. This manual contains detailed instructions concernin...

  • Page 6: Before Starting to Use

    Safety guide - installation 6 before starting to use safety guide - installation this section describes precautions to be observed when installing the machine. Read this section before installing the machine. Note: • your dealer will help you to determine a proper location for the machine at the tim...

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    Before starting to use safety guide - handling and operation 7 safety guide - handling and operation this section describes the precautions to be observed and the information the user should be aware of when oper- ating the machine. Operating environments important!: • operate the machine under the ...

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    Before starting to use safety guide - handling and operation 8 consumables important!: • for ink and master roll, it is recommended to use the products specified by riso. • store the consumables such as paper, master roll and ink properly. Do not store consumables in the following places: – location...

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    Before starting to use connection with a computer (option) 9 connection with a computer (option) with an optional interface card (riso pc interface card usb 2.0) installed, you can directly send data from a con- nected computer to the machine as an original for printing. Because digital data itself ...

  • Page 10: Paper Recommendations

    Before starting to use paper recommendations 10 paper recommendations size and weight restrictions the table shows the specifications of usable print paper. Important!: • be sure to load printing paper larger than the images to be created. If printing paper is smaller than the images, the inner roll...

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    Before starting to use paper recommendations 11 tips for better paper feeding to prevent paper jams and misfeeds, follow the directions below: • set the paper feed pressure adjustment lever to the position according to the thickness of the printing paper. ()p.20) standard paper: standard position 1 ...

  • Page 12: Originals

    Before starting to use originals 12 originals size and weight restrictions usable originals are as follows. • the maximum printing area is 249 mm × 352 mm ( 8 3 / 16 " × 13 17 / 32 " ). If the original image size is larger than this limit, you need to reduce the original when making a master. Note: ...

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    Before starting to use originals 13 important!: • a 10 mm ( 3 / 8 ") margin on the top side cannot be read when a master is made. If any letter is placed in the margin, a master cannot be made. • if the original area is larger than the print paper, always reduce the original to fit it inside of the ...

  • Page 14: Getting Acquainted

    Before starting to use getting acquainted 14 getting acquainted function and name of each part 1) original tray ()p.20) place an original face down. 2) df unit feeds the original from the original tray to the scanner. 3) master disposal unit (receiving originals) the scanned original is ejected. 4) ...

  • Page 15

    Before starting to use getting acquainted 15 1) print drum (cylinder) ()p.61) 2) ink cartridge holder 3) print drum (cylinder) lever ()p.50) pull out the print drum (cylinder) by holding this lever. 4) ink cartridge ()p.50) 5) paper receiving tray ()p.22) the printed copies are output to this tray. ...

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Before starting to use control panel 16 control panel 1) check & error display ()p.64) indicates error locations and status. 2) energy saving indicator lights when the machine is in the sleep (energy saving) mode. Print operations cannot be performed when this indicator is lit. Press the start/wake-...

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    Before starting to use control panel 17 1) reproduction size selection key ()p.28) when selecting from among the standard reproduction sizes, press / to switch the selection. The corre- sponding indicator lights to indicate the current selection. To restore 100%, press . 2) scanning level adjustment...

  • Page 18: Basic Process

    Before starting to use basic process 18 basic process the machine presents the following two basic operational processes: • master-making process: to make a master by scanning an original (master-making mode) • printing process: to actually print the master data on paper (printing mode) process for ...

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    Before starting to use basic process 19 kz30_ug.Book page 19 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Preparing to print 20 basic operations preparing to print setting the original tray open the original tray to the outer side. Setting up the paper feed tray and loading paper 1 lower the feed tray lock lever to lower the tray. 2 load paper. Slide and adjust the feed tray paper guides according to th...

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    Basic operations preparing to print 21 note: • when using custom-sized paper, load the paper so that its center comes to the center of the paper feed tray, and fit the feed tray paper guides to the sides of paper. 3 flip the lever up to lock paper. 4 select the paper feed pressure. Position the pape...

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    Basic operations preparing to print 22 setting up the paper receiving tray 1 position the receiving tray paper guides and paper stopper. Hold the lower parts of the receiving tray paper guides and slide them according to the scale on the paper receiving tray. Pull the stopper up to remove it from th...

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    Basic operations printing from a paper document 23 printing from a paper document 1 turn the power switch to (on). The power switch is located on the far right side of the machine. 2 check the display. Check that any check & error display is not lit up or blinking. ) p.64 3 place an original face do...

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    Basic operations printing data you have created on a computer (optional kit required) 24 printing data you have created on a computer (optional kit required) 1 turn the power switch to (on). The power switch is located on the far right side of the machine. 2 press the key to turn on its indi- cator....

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    Basic operations printing data you have created on a computer (optional kit required) 25 kz30_ug.Book page 25 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

  • Page 26: Functions For Master-Making

    Selecting the image processing mode [line/photo/duo] 26 functions for master-making selecting the image processing mode [line/photo/duo] in order to make a quality master, select an appropriate mode depending on whether originals contain only line (text), photos, or both of them. Press the key to se...

  • Page 27: [Pencil]

    Functions for master-making scanning originals written with pencils [pencil] 27 scanning originals written with pencils [pencil] this function allows clearer printing from such originals containing faint contents such as those written with pencils. Press the key to turn on its indicator. Important!:...

  • Page 28: Standard Ratios

    Functions for master-making enlarging or reducing originals by standard ratios [enlargement/reduction] 28 enlarging or reducing originals by standard ratios [enlargement/reduction] you can enlarge or reduce originals when making a master. Specify the standard ratio to enlarge or reduce an original. ...

  • Page 29: Contents

    Functions for master-making scanning originals having faint or dark contents [scanning level adjustment] 29 scanning originals having faint or dark contents [scanning level adjustment] you can adjust the scanning level according to the density of text and images on originals. With “auto” selected, t...

  • Page 30: [2-Up Printing]

    Functions for master-making printing originals side-by-side [2-up printing] 30 printing originals side-by-side [2-up printing] the same or different originals can be printed side by side. This is called 2-up printing. 2-up printing is divided between “single-original printing” and “two-original prin...

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    Functions for master-making printing originals side-by-side [2-up printing] 31 restrictions on 2-up printing 2-up printing restricts the sizes of paper to be used, paper orientations, and the enlargement / reduction ratios. Enlargement / reduction ratio the table shows enlargement / reduction ratios...

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    Functions for master-making printing originals side-by-side [2-up printing] 32 operational procedure 1 place an original. Place an original on the original tray. 2 press the key to turn on its indica- tor. Note: • to clear the mode, press the key again to turn off its indicator. 3 make necessary set...

  • Page 33: Automatic Printing

    Functions for master-making automatic printing [auto-process] 33 automatic printing [auto-process] master-making and printing can be performed automatically in sequence. When “auto-process” is selected, simply enter number of copies to print, then press the key. Press the key to turn on its indica- ...

  • Page 34: Functions For Printing

    Producing proof copies [proof] 34 functions for printing producing proof copies [proof] after adjusting the print position and density, you can produce proof copies to check the print quality. Press the key. Proof copy does not affect the number shown on the print quantity display. Note: • by holdin...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Print Position

    Functions for printing adjusting the print position [print position adjustment] 35 adjusting the print position [print position adjustment] you can adjust the print position in the vertical direction using the print position adjustment keys. Also, you can adjust it in the horizontal direction by sli...

  • Page 36: Changing The Print Speed

    Functions for printing changing the print speed [print speed adjustment] 36 changing the print speed [print speed adjustment] you can adjust the print speed to one of two levels; 60 pages per minute or 90 pages per minute. Press the key to adjust the print speed. Each time you press the key, the pri...

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    Functions for printing changing the print speed [print speed adjustment] 37 kz30_ug.Book page 37 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

  • Page 38: Advanced Features

    Automatic sorting into groups [program] 38 advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] “program” features printing into multiple groups of sets from a single original document. A maximum of 50 groups can be created, each having up to 99 sets. Each group can be up to 9999 pages. The mac...

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    Advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] 39 setting up for programed printing (when printing without registering) 1 press the key to turn on its indicator. [p-a] appears on the print quantity display. Note: • mode switches between [program settings] and [cancel program] by pressing ...

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    Advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] 40 8 press the master-making / print change over key. The machine switches into the master-making mode. 9 make necessary settings. Make various settings as necessary. You can set the following functions: • image processing mode • pencil • sca...

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    Advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] 41 saving programs if you have stored the frequently-used program settings in memory, you can retrieve them for later printing. Six programs can be stored. 1 set the program. Enter the required program settings from the con- trol panel. For d...

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    Advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] 42 retrieving a program stored programs can be retrieved for printing. 1 press the key to turn on its indica- tor. Note: • to cancel the program mode, press the key once again. 2 press the key. 3 enter program number using the print quantity ...

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    Advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] 43 making changes to stored programs modifying its settings. 1 retrieve a program to modify. Follow steps 1 through 3 in “retrieving a program” ()p.42) 2 press the key. Displays the stored number of pages or sets. Press the key repeatedly unt...

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    Advanced features automatic sorting into groups [program] 44 clearing programs 1 press the key to turn on its indica- tor. Note: • to cancel the program mode, press the key once again. 2 press the key. 3 enter the program number to clear using the print quantity keys. Note: • you cannot enter an unr...

  • Page 45: [Confidential]

    Advanced features protecting confidential documents [confidential] 45 protecting confidential documents [confidential] after printing is completed, the master remains on the print drum (cylinder) and is ready for printing another set of copies. To protect confidential documents from unauthorized dup...

  • Page 46: [Custom Setting Mode]

    Advanced features changing the initial settings [custom setting mode] 46 changing the initial settings [custom setting mode] you can change the initial settings that are restored when the power is turned on or when the key is pressed. The customised settings are effective until they are changed agai...

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    Advanced features changing the initial settings [custom setting mode] 47 7 minimum print quantity specify the minimum number of pages to be printed from one master. If a number lower than the specified minimum number is entered, the master-making process is not executed. Note: • when connecting to a...

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    Advanced features changing the initial settings [custom setting mode] 48 30 total quantity display the total number of pages printed with the machine is displayed. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the “changing procedure”. ) p.49 the total number of counter is shown on the display. This number is alternately...

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    Advanced features changing the initial settings [custom setting mode] 49 changing procedure 1 press the key to turn on its indica- tor. Note: • to exit the custom setting mode, turn off the indicator by pressing the key again. 2 enter an item number to be changed, using the print quantity keys. The ...

  • Page 50: Replacing and Disposing

    Replacing the ink cartridge 50 replacing and disposing consumables replacing the ink cartridge when the ink cartridge becomes empty, the replace ink cartridge indicator lights. Replace with a new ink cartridge. B caution: • because ink may have adhered to the outlet surface of the print drum (cylind...

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    Replacing and disposing consumables replacing the ink cartridge 51 3 pull the empty ink cartridge out of the holder. Turn the ink cartridge to the left, and then pull it out. Note: • dispose the depleted ink cartridge according to the disposal rule of your local commu- nity.)p.56 4 remove the cap fr...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Master Roll

    Replacing and disposing consumables replacing the master roll 52 replacing the master roll when the entire master roll is consumed, the replace master roll indicator lights. Replace with a new master roll. Important!: • for the master roll, it is recommended to use the products specified by riso. • ...

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    Replacing and disposing consumables replacing the master roll 53 5 close the master making unit cover. Kz30_ug.Book page 53 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

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    Replacing and disposing consumables emptying the master disposal box 54 emptying the master disposal box the used master is disposed in the master disposal box. When the master disposal box is filled with ejected masters, the empty disposal box indicator lights. Remove the ejected masters from the m...

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    Replacing and disposing consumables emptying the master disposal box 55 5 press the reset key. 6 close the master disposal unit cover. Kz30_ug.Book page 55 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

  • Page 56: Disposal of Used Consumables

    Replacing and disposing consumables disposal of used consumables 56 disposal of used consumables dispose the depleted ink cartridges, master rolls and ejected masters according to the regulations in your local community. If required, separate the specific components using the following procedures to...

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    Replacing and disposing consumables disposal of used consumables 57 kz30_ug.Book page 57 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Safety guide - cleaning 58 maintenance safety guide - cleaning this section describes the precautions to be observed when cleaning the machine. Read this section before cleaning the machine. A warning: • before cleaning any part of the machine, turn off the power. • do not remove any fixed covers. •...

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    Maintenance cleaning 59 gently wipe the thermal print head (golden section enclosed by green) in the back of the unit several times with a soft cloth or tissue. B caution: • since the thermal print head may be heated, do not touch it directly with your fingers. Important!: • since the thermal print ...

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    Maintenance cleaning 60 scanner glass and white sheet of the df unit grasp the original release lever and open the scanner cover. Gently wipe and clean the scanner glass and the white sheet with a soft cloth or tissue. Important!: • since the scanner glass is very delicate, avoid shocks or scratches...

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    Maintenance cleaning 61 pressure roller if the pressure roller holding printing paper to the print drum (cylinder) is dirty, dirty lines may appear on the back of the printed material. If such a situation occurs, gently wipe the pressure roller with a soft cloth or tissue. Important!: • make sure th...

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    Maintenance cleaning 62 b caution: • before cleaning the pressure roller, turn the machine off. • when putting your hand into the unit, take care not to touch the paper separation hook or surrounding parts ( ). The sharp tip of the hook and the cut surface of the metal can hurt your hand. • because ...

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    Maintenance cleaning 63 kz30_ug.Book page 63 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Check & error display 64 troubleshooting check & error display when an error occurs on the machine or when consumables or other sections are not yet ready, the check & error display shows error locations and numbers indicating error types. For some errors, error numbers are shown on the error number...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 65 when the (jam) indicator blinks check error locations and error numbers (on the error number display) and take the following procedures: location no. Error no. Cause action a-02 a master has not been correctly wrapped around the print drum (cylinder). 1) pull...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 66 a-04 master ejection has been failed. 1) pull out the print drum (cylinder) and remove the master from the print drum (cylinder) by hand. )p.65 2) set the print drum (cylinder) again. 3) press the key. J01 an original jam has occured in the df unit. Remove th...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 67 a-01 a-34 a master has not been correctly set. Open the master making unit cover, remove the master roll, and set the master correctly. ) p.52 1) remove the master roll and set the master again. 2) close the master making unit cover. ) p.52 3) press the key. ...

  • Page 68

    Troubleshooting check & error display 68 note: • "jxx" changes by error combinations of jam. Jxx a paper jam has occured on the paper receiving tray section. Remove the paper jammed on the paper receiving tray section. If you cannot remove the jammed paper, remove it after pulling out the separation...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 69 when the (check settings) indicator blinks check error locations and error numbers (on the error number display) and take the following procedures. If an error number is not shown, press the key. Location no. Error no. Cause action d-01 d-12 the print drum (c...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 70 d-05 a master roll has not been set or it has been incorrectly set. Set a master roll correctly and close the master making unit cover. ) p.52 if a rewound master has been wrinkled or has worn off, cut the edge of the master straight and then set the master a...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 71 the (low ink cartridge) indicator when the indicator brinks: the remaining ink quantity is small (10% or less). Prepare a new ink cartridge. When the indicator lights: because the entire ink has been consumed, set a new ink cartridge. ) p.50 the (low master r...

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    Troubleshooting check & error display 72 use the following procedure to enter necessary information. 1 enter a parameter using the print quantity keys. The parameters that can be entered differ among the consumables. 2 press the key to complete the set- tings. If the next h no. Appears, repeat steps...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting tips 73 troubleshooting tips if any problems occur during printing, check the following points and take appropriate procedures before calling your authorized service representative. Problem cause action the machine does not start when the power switch is pressed. You ...

  • Page 74

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting tips 74 an error indication does not disappear even though consumables (ink, master roll) are set. The consumables (ink, master roll) have not been correctly set. After inserting the ink cartridge until it stops. Or set the ink cartridge again. ) p.50 set a master rol...

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    Troubleshooting troubleshooting tips 75 dirt is found on printed copies. The scanner glass of the df unit is not clean. Wipe the scanner glass with a soft cloth or others. ) p.60 the trailing edge of printed copies are stained with ink. The size of original is almost equal to the maximum printing ar...

  • Page 76

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting tips 76 the left and right print positions have been shifted. The left and right print positions have not been adjusted for the center. Lower the paper feed tray, adjust the horizontal position, and then perform proof copy to check the position. ) p.35 paper sticks to...

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    Troubleshooting troubleshooting tips 77 the indicator lights even when a paper jam has not occured. Lifted paper was ejected at the time of the second rotation of the print drum (cylinder). Check the printed copies, and if the top margin is less than 10 mm ( 3 / 8 "), slightly lower the print positi...

  • Page 78: Appendixes

    Specifications 78 appendixes specifications riso kz30 feature unit of mm unit of inch master-making/ printing methods high-speed digital master-making / fully automatic stencil printing original type sheet original size max. 257 mm × 364 mm min. 182 mm × 257 mm max. 10 1 / 8 " × 14 5 / 16 " min. 7 3...

  • Page 79

    Appendixes specifications 79 notes • as we are constantly improving our products, the machine may differ in some respects from the illustrations used in this manual. • the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Master disposal capacity 20 sheets user interface led panel power sou...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index 80 index symbols * key ....................................................................... 16 + key ...................................................................... 16 × key ......................................................................16 numerics 2-up indicator ................

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    Index 81 maximum printing areas ....................................... 12 minimum print quantity ......................................... 47 o original guide ........................................................ 14 original mode ........................................................ 46 origin...

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    Index 82 kz30_ug.Book page 82 monday, december 21, 2009 11:11 am.