EP4000/EP5000Thank you for choosing Minolta.This operator’s manual explains how to operate the copier and replenish its supplies. It also givessome tr
2. Precautions for Use Chapter 1Safety Notes4
An ID # can be programmed when "100 Accounts" is selected.Programming the ID #Press the User Mode key.1Touch User’s Choice .2Touch 6/6 .
Touch Copy Track Data .6Enter the ID # from the 10-Key Pad.Then, touch Enter .9Select the page number on which thetarget account is shown.7Touch t
A Limit can be set when "100 Accounts" is selected.Setting a Limit for Each AccountPress the User Mode key.1Touch User’s Choice .2Touch 6
Touch Copy Track Data .6Enter a number for the Limit from the10-Key Pad.Then, touch Enter .9Select the page number on which thetarget account is s
A counter can be cleared for each account when "100 Accounts" or "1000 Accounts" is selected.Clearing Counters for Each AccountPre
Touch Copy Track Data .6Select the page number on which thetarget account is shown.7You can touch Count Reset to clearthe counters of all accounts
5. Data SendThe copier provides a function that allows the user to tell his/her service shop the operatingstatus of the copier by means of preset code
Chapter 5When a Message Appears1. When the Message "The current Paper Drawer is empty." Appears p. 1022. When the Message "R
1. When the Message "The current Paper Drawer is empty." Appears1156O082DA1st DrawerSlide out the 1st Drawer.1When the drawer currently sele
2nd DrawerSlide the 2nd Drawer.11149O117AASlide the Edge Guides in the directionof the arrows.21149O118AALoad the paper stack into the Drawerso that i
1. Typical Types of Copies You Can Make with Your Copier p. 62. System Overview p. 83. Copier Parts and AccessoriesOutside the Copier p. 10Insid
3rd Drawer (1-Drawer Type)Press the Paper Descent Key and slidethe drawer out.1Load the paper stack into the right halfof the Drawer front side face d
3rd/4th Drawer (2-Drawer Type)Slide out the Drawer.11149O125AALoad the paper stack into the Drawerso that its front side faces down.21149O116AAThe pap
Large Capacity CassetteHolding the Door Lock Release Lever,open the Cassette Door. 11134O055AA◆When adding paper to a partiallyloaded Large Capacity C
Chapter 5When a Message Appears107
2. When the Message "Replenish Toner." AppearsReplacing the Toner BottleSwing down the Front Door.11136O001AASwing open the Toner Bottle Hol
Tap a new Toner Bottle against a deskor other hard surface four to five times.Then, turn the Toner Bottle upsidedown and tap it in the same way again.
3. When the Message "The Staple Cartridge is empty." Appears1149O386CAThe message shown on the left appears when thestaples are running out
Insert the new Staple Cartridge in thedirection of the arrow until it clicksinto position.51149O1440APlace a sheet of paper into the 1st Binof the Sta
20-Bin Staple SorterTaking hold of the Lock Release Leverof the Staple Sorter, slide the StapleSorter away from the copier.11136O166AA1136O166AAOpen t
*If no staples are evident, placeanother sheet of paper into the 1stBin and repeat steps 7, 8, and 9.Touch Staple .* The Staple Sorter automatically
Here’s a rundown of the features the copier is equipped with to turn out different types of copies.For the operations, see the relevant pages indicate
4. When the Message "A paper misfeed has been detected." Appears1149O387CAIf a paper misfeed occurs during acopy cycle, the message shown on
Misfeed Clearing ProceduresCopier Swing down the Front Door andremove the Exit Tray.1Open the Left Door. Pushing and, atthe same time, turning Misfeed
Open the Right Door and pull out thesheet of paper from the Paper Take-UpSection.7Close the Right Door.8Slide out the 1st Drawer and unloadthe paper f
Multi Bypass TrayUnload the paper stack from the MultiBypass Tray.Then open the Right Door.1Pull out the sheet of paper from thePaper Take-Up Section.
Paper Feed Cabinet (2-Drawer Type)Open the Lower Right Door and pullout the sheet of paper.1Slide out the drawer and unload thepaper stack from it.3To
Paper Feed Cabinet (1-Drawer Type)Open the Lower Right Door and pullout the sheet of paper.1Press the Paper Descent Key and thenslide out the drawer.3
Duplex UnitOpen the Middle Left Door and LowerLeft Door. Pull out the sheet of paperfrom the Transport Section.1Close the Middle Left and Lower LeftDo
Large Capacity CassettePress the Paper Descent Key.1Holding the Door Lock Release Lever,open the Cassette Door and thenremove the sheet of paper.2Clos
Duplexing Document Feeder Remove the original stack from theDocument Feed Tray.11156O014AA1156O015AASwing open Document Feed Unit DoorF1 and gently p
Automatic Document Feeder Remove the original stack from theDocument Feed Tray and the originalsfed onto the Document Exit Tray.11151O097AA1151O031AAS
1. Typical Types of Copies You Can Make with Your CopierZoom Ratio ➭ p. 36Auxiliary Functions ➭ p. 581149O004AA1149O004AA Reduced, Full Size, Enlar
Sorter/Staple SorterHolding the Lock Release Lever, slidethe Sorter/Staple Sorter away from thecopier.11139O0880A10-Bin 20-BinHolding the Lock Release
5. When Appears1149O264CAWhen appears in the lower leftcorner of the Touch Panel, it means thatpart of the copier mechanism ismalfunctioning. Call
6. What Does Each Message Mean?Message Cause ActionA malfunction has been detected.Please call your technical rep. andprovide the following code:The c
Message Cause ActionOriginal(s) left on the Glass. You have left an original on theOriginal Glass.Remove the original from theGlass.2-sided copying is
Message Cause ActionThe maximum # for 2-sided copiesis 50. Please reenter.You have entered 51 or more forthe number of copies to be made ina 2-sided c
Chapter 6TroubleshootingThis chapter gives you instructions on how to troubleshoot copier malfunctions by showing actualexamples.Chapter 6Troubleshoot
1. When This Type of Copy is producedSymptom Possible Cause ActionThe image is too light. The exposure level for the AutoExposure mode is set at "
Symptom Possible Cause ActionThe copy has dark specks or spots. The Original Glass is dirty. Wipe the Original Glass clean witha soft dry cloth. ➭ p.
Symptom Check for: ActionThe Touch Panel shows nothing. Is only the Start key lit up green? The copier is in the Energy Savermode.Press any key on the
Chapter 7Miscellaneous1. Specifications p. 134•Copier•Duplexing Document Feeder •Automatic Document Feeder •Sorter (10-Bin)•Sorter (20-Bin)•Staple
2. System Overview10-Bin Sorter S-106 <Option>Permits sorting or grouping copiesinto up to 10 copy sets or stacks.Staple Sorter ST-104 <Optio
EP4000 EP5000Type Console CopierPlaten Type StationaryPhotoconductor OPCCopying System Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer to Plain PaperDevelop
Document FeedingSystemStandard Mode : 1-sided original, 2-sided original, 2-in-1, Single FeedingMixed Original Detection Mode: 1-sided Mixed Or
No. of Bins Sort Bins : 10Modes Non-Sort Mode, Sort Mode, Group ModeKinds of Paper Non-Sort Mode•Plain paper, Recycled paper•Special Paper T
1. SpecificationsNo. of Bins Sort Bins : 10Modes Non-Sort Mode, Sort Mode, Group Mode, Sort-Staple ModeKinds of Paper Non-Sort Mode•Plain paper, Re
Kinds of Paper Plain paper, Recycled paper : Weighing 60g/m2 to 90g/m2Copy Paper Size 3rd Drawer : A5L to A3L4th Drawer : A4L to A3LPaper Feed
Name Data Controller D-102Type Magnetically encoded card accessed Copy CounterType of Cards Departmental, Register, Administration, Erasing, Time/Date
HousingCleaning◆Turn OFF the Power Switch of the copier when cleaning.Wipe the surface of the Housing cleanwith a soft cloth dampened with mildhome de
2. Care of the Copier1213Corona Units2Document Transport Belt34Gently slide out the Upper CoronaUnit Cleaning Lever as far as it goes.Gently slide the
Book 1 Book 2 Mixed Orig.Orig. Copy▲3. Function Combination Matrix O : The functions can be combined. ● : The functions can be combined (though a mi
: The functions cannot be combined. (The function set last takes precedence. The function set first is automatically canceled.Cover, Page Insertion, o
2. System OverviewPaper Feed Cabinet PF-205 <Option>Equipped with two paper drawers, eachcapable of holding up to 500 sheets of copypaper (80 g/
Conditions for Combined Functions A : The functions can be combined when the manual bypass paper size is input. B : The combination is possible if Aut
4. Description of Copy Paper Size and Zoom Ratio TableName Size (Metric) Size (Inch)A3 297 mm × 420 mm 11-3/4" × 16-1/2"B4 257 mm × 364 mm 1
5. Index1 (2in1) p. 421 1 p. 421 2 p. 421 2(2in1) p. 431(2in1) 1 p .432 1 p. 422 2 p. 422(2in1) 1 p. 432-Side
▼5. IndexOOHP Interleaving p. 68Original Copy Default (User’s Choice) p. 88Original Thickness (User’s Choice) p. 86PPage Insertion p. 62Panel
3. Copier Parts and Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111134O103CA12 1 Exit Tray Extender: Slide this Extender out when making copies on large-
Inside the Copier1134O009AA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1010 1 Toner Bottle Holder: Swing open to replace the Toner Bottle. 2 Toner Bottle: Contains ton
Options1134O046AA 2 1 1 Paper Descent Key: Press before sliding the Drawer out of the cabinet. 2 3rd Drawer: Holds up to 2,500 sheets of copy paper.
Options 1 Duplex Unit: Turns over 1-sided copies for making 2-sided copies. 2 Storage Drawer: Holds copy paper, toner and other supplies.Duplex Cabine
ContentsTerms and Symbols for the Type of Originals and Copy Paper vi Chapter 1 Safety Notes p. 11. Installing the Copier p. 2 Installation Site
Options1156O010AA 3 1 2 9 4 5 9 6 7 8 1 Sort Bins (1st to 20thBin): Hold sorted or grouped copies, each capable of holding up to 50. 2 Non-
Options 1 Lock Replase Lever: Press to unlock the sorter. ➭ pp. 110, 124 2 Sort Bins: Hold sorted or grouped copies. 3 Stapler Door: Open to replace t
114. Control Panel Keys and Indicators 1 Touch Panel•Shows various screens and messages. See Touch Panel ➭ p. 18 2 Start Key•Press to start a copy c
10User Mode Key•Press to show the User Mode menu. See Using the User Mode ➭ p. 7711Job Recall Key•Press to show the Job Recall screen, onwhich you ca
5. Using the Touch PanelWhat is the Touch Panel?When you turn ON the Power Switch, the Basic screen as shown below appears on the TouchPanel. It shows
5. Using the Touch Panel(2) Message Display1156O062DAExample: Add paperShows the current copier status, operatinginstructions, precautions, and other
▼▼▼▼6. Turning ON and OFF and Initial ModeTurning ON and OFFInitial ModeWhen the Power Switch is turned ON, the Basic screen appears on the Touch Pane
The Panel Reset key resets all control panelsettings to default settings including thenumber of copies and zoom ratio.* If a document feeder is used,
7. Auxiliary FunctionsThe Interrupt function allows you to interrupt acurrent job and run a different one. Pressingthe Interrupt key once sets the c
Chapter 3Making Copies 1. Basic Copying Overview p. 24 2. Placing Originals•Using the Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder p. 26•Placing Original
Chapter 1Safety NotesChapter 3Making CopiesChapter 6TroubleshootingChapter 7MiscellaneousChapter 3 Making Copies p. 231. Basic Copying Overview p.
One of the most basic copying jobs is to make full-size (×1.000) copies of the original.•Place the original in position (step 1), set the number of co
6. Touch Finishing ➭ p. 48Selecting the finishing type• To sort copies• To staple copies• To punch holes in copies7. Touch Auxiliary. ➭ p. 58Selecti
2. Placing OriginalsThe Automatic/Duplexing Document Feeder automatically feeds in sheet originals placed on theDocument Feed Tray one by one. After t
Using the Mixed Original Detection ModeNOTE2Touch Mixed Orig.1151O015AALoading the OriginalsSlide the Document Guide Plate to thesize of the originals
Using the Single Automatic Document Feeding Mode (SADF Mode)This is the mode in which you load your originals one by one onto the Automatic/DuplexingD
Different methods are used to place the original depending on its type. Use the appropriateprocedure.Placing Originals on the Original GlassSheet Orig
Making Copies from A Book Using Book Copy Mode("Book" refers to an open bound original.)Place the open book so that its topedge is at the re
Chapter 3Making Copies312. Placing Originals
3. Manual Bypass CopyingUse the Manual Bypass to make copies on paper not loaded in any drawer, or to copy ontotransparencies, translucent paper, or a
3. Manual Bypass CopyingTouch Paper .41149O269CCTouch Input Size .51156O083DASelect the desired paper size andtouch Enter .61156O008CAWhen you w
ContentsChapter 4 Using the User Mode p. 771. Job Memory Input and Job RecallJob Memory Input p. 78Recalling a Job from Memory p. 812. Zoom Memor
4. Basic FunctionsIn the following pages, we explain how to make the basic settings (copy paper, zoom ratio, andexposure level) to make copies.1149O26
If the drawer currently selected for useruns out of paper and there is anotherdrawer loaded with paper of the same sizeand in the same direction, the
When you touch Zoom on the Touch Panel, a screen appears that allows you to set the zoomratio. You have six different ways to choose from to set the
Pressing the ▼ or ▲ key changes thezoom ratio shown in 0.001 increments.You can keep touching the key to changethe ratio quickly.Using Zoom Up/Dow
1156O074DBTouch User Set .1Example: ×1.300Press 1, 3, 0, and 0, in that order.To correct a ratio, press the Clear keyand then enter the correct one
* When the key is touched, the ratio isshown on the key, indicating that ithas been stored in memory.Storing a Ratio in MemoryTouch User Set .1Examp
When you touch Exposure on the Touch Panel, a screen appears that allows you to set theexposure level or image density. You have a choice of three d
The copier can make a faithful reproductionof an original having a halftone image suchas photos. The image density of the photomay be varied in nine s
▲5. Selecting the Original Copy TypeIn the following pages, let’s look at how we should make the settings for the type of copy wewant to make from t
▲The size of the original should be A4crosswise for 2-in-1.NOTE1149O412AAOriginalsCopy1 2[2in1] <accessed via 2in1>▲▲<Only when an Automatic
Chapter 1Safety NotesChapter 3Making CopiesChapter 6TroubleshootingContentsChapter 6 Troubleshooting p. 1291. When This Type of Copy is Produced p.
▲▲▲Selecting Original Copy Type▲Touch the key corresponding to thedesired original-to-copy type.2Touch Orig. Copy .1▲When you make copies
▲5. Selecting the Original Copy Type # of Origs key•If you’re going to make copies using 1 2, 1 [2in1], or 1 2-[2in1], you need to enter t
▲Load the originals crosswise.If the originals are loaded lengthwise, the directions of the copy images will be mixed up.Some Precautions for Making C
▲•When the 2-in-1 separation function is selected, the copier automatically selects an enlargementratio. You can nonetheless make a full-size copy.•U
6. Finishing ModeIn the following, we explain about different finishing functions and setting procedures.When Finishing is touched on the Touch Pane
Group 1st Bin2nd Bin3rd BinCopiesOriginals1076O147<Only when a Sorter or Staple Sorter is mounted>•The copies made from each single originalar
Touch the desired finishing functionkey.1Selecting the Finishing FunctionSort / Group / Sort-and-Staple•The capacity of each Sorter Bin is asfollowsNo
Hole PunchTouch the desired finishing functionkey.11149O316DATouch Hole Punch .21149O319DA•When making copies in the Hole PunchMode, make sure to lo
Align the sheets of paper neatly.11134O039AAInsert the paper stack onto the 1st Binfacing up.21139O1320A•Make sure of the stapling position andpress t
6. Finishing ModeAlign the sheets of paper neatly.11134O039AAInsert the paper stack into the 1st Bin.21149O400AANon-Sort BinSort Bins1st BinNon-SortBi
A few special terms and symbols are used in this manual to designate types of originals and copypaper. This page explains about these terms and symbo
Place the original with its stapling position at the upper right corner as shown below.Note the correct direction of the originals if the copies are t
Load the originals so that the punched holes in them are located as shown below.Note the correct direction of the originals if the copies are to be pu
Auto Dual FunctionEach of the Sort Bins holds up to 50 (*25) sheets of paper. The Auto Dual function, however,allows sorting of copies of up to 100 (*
Auto Dual Function in Group ModeWhen more than 51 (*26) copies are to be grouped together into one group, the Sorter or StapleSorter uses the subseque
7. Auxiliary FunctionsCoverThese pages explain about convenient functions offered as the Auxiliary functions and how toset these features. When the
Touch Cover .11149O321CAUsing the Cover ModeSelect the appropriate function(W/Image, Blank, or None) for Frontand Back.31149O323CATouch the key for
Load your originals into the documentfeeder and press the Start key.13•The maximum number of originals thatcan be entered is 61.•Press the Clear key t
The copier offers a feature that automatically counts the number of originals. It can be used bytouching Auto Count .1149O332CAAuto Original CountUs
Page Insertion allows you to insert a blank sheet of paper (e.g., colored paper) into the copy set.Two different functions are available. Select the
Specifying the Place for an InsertIn the Page Insertion mode, you must specify where to place an insert. Two ways are available tospecify the insert p
Chapter 1Safety NotesChapter 1Safety NotesThis chapter explains about the operating environment, conditions, and precautions for use.1. Installing the
Touch the appropriate key for CopyOnto Inserts to select whether to copyonto inserts (YES) or not (NO).2Load the paper for inserts into thedrawer.3Tou
Put an insert marker into the desiredplace in the original set. (Insertmarkers can be used in up to 20 places.)81134O070AAOriginal SetInsert Marker\1
Using Page InsertionTouch the paper size key for InsertPaper.4<10-Key Input>1156O079DBTouch Page Insertion .11149O338DA1149O342DATouch or
11\1149O047AAExample 2: To place a non-copied insertbetween pages 1 and 2, enter 2 for position no.1.Original SetCopy Set Non-CopiedInsert•To correct
Single Copy<Copied Interleaves>The copier copies onto OHP transparencies and,after each transparency, inserts a non-copiedsheet of paper.<No
The copier copies onto OHP transparenciesand, for the 1st set, inserts a copied sheet ofpaper after each transparency. Also, thecopier sorts extra co
1145O367CBUsing OHP InterleavingTouch OHP Interleaving .21149O345CALoad OHP transparencies onto theMulti Bypass Tray. (Up to 20 sheets ofOHP transpa
Load the originals into the documentfeeder.91149O097AAIf you make each copy through theOriginal Glass, start with the last pageof the set."Placin
The copier provides a file margin along the leading edge for your ease in filing.There are four different ways available for making a file margin. Us
Touch File Margin .1Place the original.•If you use a document feeder, loadingyour originals in the document feederwill change the contents of the dis
1. Installing the Copier Installation SiteTo ensure utmost safety and prevent possible malfunctions of the copier, install it in a location whichmeets
The copier erases a margin of a set width along the four edges, one edge, or at the center to eraseshadows or other unwanted images. This feature is
Touch Edge/Frame Erase .1You must follow certain rules whenplacing the original. "Loading the Originals for Edge/FrameErase" ➭ p. 76NOTEP
<Using the Glass>1149O101AA1149O102AA1149O109AA1149O110AA1149O207AB1149O208AA1149O213AA1149O214AA1149O103AA1149O104AA1149O209AA1149O210AA1149O10
Chapter 4Using the User ModeThis chapter explains about the functions that are made available by using the User Mode key, i.e.,Job Memory Input, Zoom
1. Job Memory Input and Job RecallUp to 10 different, frequently used copying job programs can be stored in memory and recalledlater as necessary.If &
After you have checked the settings,touch Exit .6The job settings appear on the TouchPanel.Touch Exit on the Job Memory Inputscreen. Then, the Ba
Touch Delete , then touch the jobnumber key from which you want todelete a job program.The number key you touch should notbe marked with .31149O
Recalling a Job from MemoryPress the Job Recall key.11149O363CATouch the number key in which thedesired job has been stored.2If you want to recall a j
2. Zoom Memory InputUp to two different, frequently used zoom ratios can be stored in memory so you can use themlater whenever necessary. For the Mini
Touching Meter Count allows you to check the total count of each of the following five counters.Total Counter3. Meter Count, Toner Replenisher, and
2. Precautions for Use= Locate the Copier in a Well Ventilated Room = A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this copier
4. User’s ChoiceThe copier has been set so that the most frequently used settings are automatically selected in theinitial mode. User’s Choice allows
Mixed Orig. Detection1/6 2/6Select whether to enable ("ON") the MixedOriginal Detection mode or not ("OFF")when power is turned ON
3/6 4/6Auto Panel ResetSelect the time it takes the auto panel resetfunction to be activated from among "30sec.," "1 min.," "
Custom 2in15/6It is possible to store in memory varioussettings that are automatically recalled whenthe 2-in-1 copy is selected. Functions thatcan be
6/6Initial SettingEP4000 60minEP5000 90minCopyTrackThis mode is used only by the administratorof your copier. When Administrator Modeis selected, the
Max. Copy SetsDetermine the number of copies or copy setsthat can be set using the 10-Key Pad.The initial setting is "OFF."User HelpSet the
Press the User Mode Key.1Making the User’s Choice Settings1156O088DATouch User’s Choice .2Page 1/6 of the User’s Choice menuappears.Select the key o
Touch Sort .5Touch Enter .*Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make newsettings for other User’s Choicefunctions.6Touch Exit .71149O370CA1149O371CAChapter 4U
The administrator of the copier should make the setting, either "100 Accounts" or "1000Accounts."Press the User Mode key.1Copy Tra
Touch Copy Track .6Select the appropriate function.For example, to keep track of 100accounts, touch 100 Accounts and then Enter .71149O373CA1149O
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