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Chapter 6
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The machine includes a USB connector as standard equipment.
The machine has the following features:
 High-speed data transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 connector)
 ROPM* function
* ROPM is an acronym for Rip Once Print Many processing. The ROPM function stores 
multiple pages of print data in memory before printing. When printing multiple copies, 
this eliminates the need for the computer to repeatedly transmit the print data.
To use the machine as a printer or scanner, the printer driver or scanner driver must 
first be installed as explained in the INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE.
 If a problem occurs in printer or scanner mode, see the Online 
Manual.
 When using USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode), be sure to read System 
requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode) (below) to verify that 
your system and the machine settings are configured appropriately.
System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)
The following system is required to use USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode):
 Your computer must be running Windows 2000 Professional/XP/Vista and the 
Microsoft USB 2.0 driver must be installed.
 The USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH setting in the machines user programs must be 
set to HI-SPEED. To change the setting, see USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH in the 
user programs (p.58).
* Even when the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is installed, some USB 2.0 expansion cards 
are not capable of attaining the speed stipulated by the Hi-Speed standard. This 
problem can often be fixed by installing a more recent driver for the card. To obtain 
the most recent driver for your card, contact the cards manufacturer. 
Note
PRINTER/SCANNER 
FUNCTIONS
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USING THE PRINTER MODE
The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. 
See LOADING PAPER (p.15).
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING
The basic procedure for printing is explained in the following. To use convenient 
printer functions, see the Online Manual or the printer driver help file.
1Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray.
The procedure for loading paper is the same as for copying. See LOADING 
PAPER (p.15) and make sure that the paper you wish to use is loaded.
2Open the file that you wish to print and select Print from the 
File menu.
3Make sure that the printer driver for the machine is selected, 
and select print settings in the printer driver.
For information on the settings in the printer driver, see the Online Manual  
or the printer driver help file.
4Click the Print button or the OK button to begin printing.
The print job will be delivered to the paper output tray.
Cancelling a print job
1Select printer mode with the [MODE SELECT] key on the 
operation panel of the machine, and then press the [CLEAR] 
key ( ) or the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ).
2CANCEL PRINT JOB? will appear in the display. Make sure 
that a checkmark appears in front of YES and press the 
[ENTER] key.
 Print jobs received while the machine is copying will be stored in 
memory. When the copy job is finished, the print jobs will begin 
printing.
 Printing is not possible when the front or side cover is opened for 
machine maintenance, or when a misfeed occurs or the machine 
runs out of paper or toner. 
Make sure that the paper size setting on the machine is the same as the 
paper size set in the printer driver.
For limitations on copying in print mode, scanner mode limitations, and 
print mode limitations in copy and scanner mode, see OPERATION IN 
COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES (p.52).
Note
Note
Note
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USING THE SCANNER MODE
The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See NORMAL 
COPYING (p.20).
SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE
When scanning is performed by this method, the application that has been set in 
Button Manager will automatically start and the scanned image will be pasted into 
the application.
Scanning from the operation panel of the machine
1Press the [MODE SELECT] key to select 
scanner mode.
The SCAN indicator lights up to indicate that 
scanner mode is selected.
2Place the original. (p.20)
3Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to 
select the desired Button Manager scan 
menu setting.
4Press the [START] key ( ) to begin scanning.
Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times:
 A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the 
RSPF).
 The user programs are being used.
 The tray paper size is being set.
 The machine is being used in copy mode.
 The front cover or side cover is open.
If the machine is in copy mode, press the [MODE SELECT] key to 
switch to scanner mode and clear the previously set copy settings.
Scanner mode remains selected after scanning is finished. (To change 
to a different mode, use the [MODE SELECT] key.)
Note
Note
SCAN USING:
SC1:
Note
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Button Manager scan menu
For information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file. The 
names in the Button Manager menu (xxxx in SC1:xxxx, etc.) can be changed. 
See the online manual.
SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER
The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible to scan from TWAIN-
compliant applications. The machine also supports WIA (Windows Image 
Acquisition), making it possible to scan from the Scanner and Camera Wizard in 
Windows XP. See the Online Manual for the procedures for TWAIN and WIA 
scanning. For information on TWAIN and WIA settings, see the help file for the 
scanner driver or Windows Help. 
OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER 
MODES
Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being 
used in printer mode, copy mode, or scanner mode.
* During two-sided printing, the copy job begins after the print job finishes.
ModesCopyingPrintingScanning 
from a 
computerScanning 
from the 
machine
CopyCopy key inputYe s Ye s Ye s N o
During copyingNo No No
PrinterDuring printingYe s * Ye s Ye s
ScannerDuring scan preview/
during scanningNo Yes
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HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL
The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer 
and scanner. It also provides methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems.
1Turn on your computer.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
3Click the start button, click My Computer ( ), and then 
double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.
 In Windows Vista, click the Start button, click Computer, and then 
double-click the CD-ROM icon.
 In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click My Computer and then double-
click the CD-ROM icon.
4Double-click the Manual folder, double-click the English 
folder, and then double-click the AR_M201.pdf icon.
5Click   to read the online manual.
To close the online manual, click the ( ) button located at the top-right of 
the window.
Viewing the online manual
The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains an online manual in PDF 
format. To view the manual in PDF format, Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader of 
Adobe Systems Incorporated is required. If neither program is installed on your 
computer, the programs can be downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
 The online manual can be printed out using Acrobat Reader. It is 
useful to print out sections that you refer to frequently.
 Refer to Acrobat Reader Help for more details on the operation and 
functions of Acrobat Reader.Note
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Chapter 7
The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your 
needs.
USER PROGRAMS
The user settings consist of the following items.
To change a user program setting, see SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER 
PROGRAM (p.59).
Copy mode
Program
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default
setting appears
in bold)
Explanation
1 AUTO CLEAR1: 10 SEC.
2: 30 SEC.
3: 60 SEC.
4: 90 SEC.
5: 120 SEC.
6: OFF
 Auto clear time automatically 
returns the copy settings to 
the initial settings (p.12) if no 
keys are pressed for a preset 
period of time following the 
end of a copy job.
 This program is used to select 
the period of time. Auto clear 
time can also be disabled.
2 PREHEAT MODE1: 30 SEC.
2: 1 MIN.
3: 5 MIN.
4: 30 MIN.
5: 60 MIN.
6: 120 MIN.
7: 240 MIN.
 This function automatically 
switches the machine to a low 
power consumption state if 
the set duration of time 
elapses without the machine 
being used when the power is 
on. The power save indicator 
lights up, however, the keys 
on the operation panel can be 
used. Normal operation 
automatically resumes when 
a key on the operation panel 
is pressed, an original is 
placed, a print job is received.
3AUTO SHUT-OFF1: ON
2: OFF Use this setting to enable or 
disable auto power shut-off 
mode.
USER SETTINGS
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4AUTO SHU T-O FF 
TIME1: 5 MIN.
2: 30 MIN.
3: 60 MIN.
4: 120 MIN.
5: 240 MIN.
 This function automatically 
switches the machine to a state 
that consumes even less power 
than preheat mode if the set 
duration of time elapses without 
the machine being used when 
the power is on. All lights except 
the power save indicator  go off. 
To resume normal operation, 
press the [START] key ( ). 
Normal operation also resumes 
automatically when a print job is 
received or scanning is begun 
from a computer. While in auto 
power shut-off mode, no keys 
(except the [START] key ( )) 
can be used.
7LAYOUT IN 2IN11: PATTERN 1
2: PATTERN 2
 Use this setting to select the 
layout pattern when two original 
pages are copied onto a single 
sheet of paper (see page 31 for 
the layout patterns).
8OFFSET 
FUNCTION1: ON
2: OFF
 When enabled, this function 
offsets the position of each 
set of copies in the output tray 
in copy mode, and each print 
job in printer mode.
9ROTATE ORIG. 
IMAGE1: ON
2: OFF
 When two-sided copying is 
performed, this function rotates 
the image on the back of the 
original. This is convenient 
when binding the copies at the 
top (tablet binding).
10AE/TEXT 
RESOLUTION1: 300dpi
2: 600dpi
 This setting is used to change 
the copy resolution in AUTO and 
TEXT mode from 600 x 300 dpi 
to 600 x 600 dpi (high-quality 
mode). Scanning is slower 
when high-quality mode is used.
Program
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default
setting appears
in bold)
Explanation
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112-SIDED COPY 
MODE1: HI-SPEED
2: NORMAL
 If the memory fills up when two-
sided copying is performed, 
NORMAL can be selected to 
make copying possible. 
However, NORMAL results in a 
slower copying speed. Normally 
HI-SPEED is selected to 
enable fast two-sided copying.
12 MARGIN WIDTH1: 5 mm (1/4)
2: 10 mm (1/2)
3: 15 mm (3/4)
4: 20 mm (1) Use this setting to set the 
margin width.
13MEM. FOR 
PRINTER1: 30%
2: 40%
3: 50%
4: 60%
5: 70%
 Use this to change the 
proportion of machine 
memory used for printer 
mode.
14AUTO KEY 
REPEAT1: ON
2: OFF
 Use this setting to select 
whether or not holding down a 
key causes repeated input of 
the key. For keys that normally 
cause a set value to decrease 
or increase when held down 
(for example, the [ ] key 
( ) or [ ] key ( )), this 
program can be used to have 
the set value not change 
when the key is held down.
15 KEY PRESS TIME1: NORMAL
2: 0.5 SEC.
3: 1.0 SEC.
4: 1.5 SEC.
5: 2.0 SEC.
 Use this setting to select how 
long a key must be pressed 
for the input to be accepted. 
By selecting a longer time, 
you can prevent settings from 
being changed by the 
accidental pressing of a key.
16KEY TOUCH 
SOUND1: LOW
2: HIGH
3: OFF This sets the volume of beep 
signals. (p.60) 
17SOUND AT 
DEFAULT1: ON
2: OFF Use this to sound a beep 
when a base setting is 
selected. (p.60)
18TONER SAVE 
MODE1: ON
2: OFF
 This mode reduces toner 
usage by about 10% when 
copying. Toner save mode is 
effective when the exposure 
mode is AUTO or TEXT.
Program
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default
setting appears
in bold)
Explanation
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19 AE LEVEL ADJUST1: SPF/RSPF
(Adjustment to 
5 levels is 
possible.)
2: DOCUMENT 
GLASS
(Adjustment to 
5 levels is 
possible.)
 This is used to adjust the 
exposure level.
 The automatic exposure level can 
be adjusted separately for the 
document glass and the RSPF.
 For the procedure for adjusting 
the exposure and guidelines 
for numeric values, see page 
24. The factory default setting 
for the exposure level is centre.
20 LANGUAGE1: AMERICAN  
ENGLISH
2: ENGLISH
3: FRENCH
4: SPANISH This is used to set the 
language used in the display.
21 RESET FACTORY1: YES
2: NO This is used to return all settings 
to the factory default settings.
22SORT AUTO 
SELECT1: ON
2: OFF Use this setting to enable or 
disable sort auto select mode.
24
 CHECK OC 
OPEN
 CHECK RSPF 
OPEN (When an 
RSPF is 
installed.)
1: ON
2: OFF
 You can set the operation that 
takes place if the [START] key 
( ) is pressed when the 
original cover/RSPF is not 
completely closed. (For 
details on the Check original 
cover/RSPF open function, 
see page 14.)
25VALID COPY 
WIDTH1: A4 (8.5x11)
2: B5R (5.5x8.5)
 Set the allowed paper sizes 
for copying from the bypass 
tray. When B5R (5.5x8.5) is 
selected, a copy of an A4 
(letter) size original will only 
be printed up to B5R (invoice) 
size.
28 LSU SETTING1: ON
2: OFF
 Select whether copying is only 
allowed when the polygon 
motor is rotating, or also when 
the polygon motor is stopped.
29 PAPER TYPE1: PLAIN PAPER2: HEAVY PAPER
 Set the temperature of the 
fusing unit when the bypass 
tray is used.
30DISPLAY 
CONTRAST1: LIGHTER
2: LIGHT
3: NORMAL
4: DARK
5: DARKER Set the contrast of the display.
Program
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default
setting appears
in bold)
Explanation
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Print mode
 *1The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to HI-SPEED, 
however, the printing speed does not increase considerably.
 *
2When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed.
Program
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default
setting appears
in bold)
Explanation
1FORCED 
OUTPUT1: ON
2: OFF When this function is enabled, 
printing in printer mode will 
automatically continue using a 
different size of paper if the 
specified size of paper runs 
out in all trays. This feature 
does not function in copy 
mode.
2USB 2.0 MODE 
SWITCH*
11: FULL-SPEED
2: HI-SPEED This sets the USB 2.0 data 
transfer speed. To obtain the 
fastest speed when using the 
USB 2.0 connector, first verify 
that your computer meets the 
system requirements 
(operating system and driver), 
and then use this program to 
change the USB 2.0 mode to 
Hi-Speed. Note that the 
setting should not be changed 
while running a TWAIN driver. 
(For the system requirements, 
see System requirements for 
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode) 
(p.49).)
3AUTO TRAY 
SWITCH*21: ON
2: OFF
 If the paper runs out during 
printing and there is paper of 
the same size in another tray, 
this function automatically 
switches to that tray 
(excluding the bypass tray). 
The function can be disabled.
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