Muratec MFX-2550 manual

Copier Guide Plain-paper digital Fax/Copier/Printer/Scanner Please read this guide before operating this machine. After you finish reading this guide, keep it handy for easy reference.[...]

1 2 3 Chapter 1 Basic Copy Functions Chapter 2 Advanced Copy Functions Chapter 3 Device Settings[...]

ii Contents Contents How to Read This Manual ......................................................................................... iii Symbols ......................................................................................................................iii Key Descriptions ................................................................[...]

1 How to Read This Manual iii How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used with the items where important operational and safety information must be observed. Symbol Meaning W arning Describes warnings to protect yourself and others from serious or potentially fatal injury if you handle the machine incorrectly . F [...]

iv How to Read This Manual Key Descriptions In this manual, the operating keys are described as follows: The key names on the control panel are shown in < >, and the key names on the touch panel are in [ ]. Keys on the control panel   Enc losed in < >, for example , <Job Confirm.  F ax Cancel>. T ouch panel keys   [...]

Chapter 1 Basic Copy Functions Basic Copying .............................................................................................................. 1-2 Making Copies ......................................................................................................... 1-2 Selecting the P aper for Copying .................................[...]

1-2 Basic Copying Basic Copying Making Copies This section describes the often-used basic procedure for making copies. Load the document, and press <Copy>. 1 F or details on loading documents , refer to Chapter 1, “Loading Documents” in the User's • Guide. Set the document type • (see page 1-6) and contrast (see page 1-7) , as ne[...]

1 Basic Copy Functions Basic Copying 1-3 Selecting the P aper for Copying Y ou can select the paper that you want to copy to. Note When the paper size is set to auto, paper is automatically selected according to the size of the document. The paper sizes selected are Letter , Half-letter , and Legal. Other paper sizes will not be automatically selec[...]

1-4 Basic Copying Copying W ith the Bypass Tray  Y ou can use the bypass tray to load paper that cannot be loaded in a cassette. Note F or details on the paper you can load in the bypass tray , refer to Chapter 1, • “ Acceptable P aper” in the User's Guide. F or details on loading paper in the bypass tray , refer to Chapter 1, “ •[...]

1 Basic Copy Functions Basic Copying 1-5 Press [Bypass]. 4 Select the paper you loaded, and press [Enter]. 5 Press [Close]. 6 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies. 7 Y ou can set 1 to 99 copies. • When the number of copies is not set, one copy will be made. • Press <Start>. 8[...]

1-6 Basic Copy Settings Basic Copy Settings Set the document type and contrast according to the document and its text. Note Y ou can also change the default settings, as necessary . (See page 3-2.) Setting the Document Type Set the document type to scan with according to the document. T ext: Select to scan text. Auto: Select to scan a document that[...]

1 Basic Copy Functions Basic Copy Settings 1-7 Select the desired document type, and press [Enter]. 3 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies. 4 Y ou can set 1 to 99 copies. • When the number of copies is not set, one copy will be made. • Press <Start>. 5 Setting the Contrast Set the contrast to scan with according to the docum[...]

1-8 Basic Copy Settings Press [Contrast]. 2 If [Contrast] is not displayed, press [Advanced] and then select [Contrast]. Select the desired contrast, and press [Enter]. 3 Lightest Darker Lighter Normal Darkest Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies. 4 Y ou can set 1 to 99 copies. • When the number of copies is not set, one copy will b[...]

1 Basic Copy Functions Basic Copy Settings 1-9 Sorting The copied documents can be sorted in page order . This eliminates the need to sort them manually after copying. No Sorting The paper is sorted for each page of the document. Sort The paper is sorted for each copy . Load the document, and press <Copy>. 1 Press [Sort]. 2 If [Sort] is not d[...]

1-10 Basic Copy Settings Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies. 4 Y ou can set 1 to 99 copies. • When the number of copies is not set, one copy will be made. • Press <Start>. 5 Reduction / Enlargement Adjust the magnification setting to reduce or enlarge the image (specified zoom ratio). When specifying the zoom ratio, you [...]

1 Basic Copy Functions Basic Copy Settings 1-11 Press [Zoom]. 3 Select the zoom ratio, and press [Enter]. 4 Y ou can select the zoom ratio using the numeric keys or [+] and [-]. Press [Close]. 5 Select the cassette or the bypass tray containing the paper you w ant to use for 6 copying. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies. 7 Y ou can [...]

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Chapter 2 Advanced Copy Functions Introduction to Advanced Functions .................................................................... 2-2 Advanced Copy Functions........................................................................................2-3 Scanning the Next Document ..................................................................[...]

2-2 Introduction to Advanced Functions Introduction to Advanced Functions This product includes the following copy functions . Next Document Setting Once scanning is complete for the current job, you can begin scanning the next copy job. (See page 2-3.) Copy Reservation Another document can be scanned into memory while the current job is printing. [...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-3 Advanced Copy Functions Scanning the Next Document Once scanning is complete for the current job, you can begin scanning the next copy job. This enables you to continuously scan on the document glass or use both the ADF (Automatic Document F eeder) and the document glass (FBS) alternately . No[...]

2-4 Advanced Copy Functions Select [ON] and press [Enter]. 4 If you select [OFF], the next document setting is disabled. Press [Close]. 5 Press <Start>. 6 When the loaded documents have been scanned, the message “Set next document” is displayed. Load the next document to scan. 7 Press [Next Doc] or <Start>. 8 When the loaded documen[...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-5 If you want to scan another document, repeat steps 7 to 8. 9 When you have finished scanning all the documents , press [Complete]. 10 Reserving Copies Another document can be scanned into memory while the current job is printing. The copying of the next job starts immediately after the printi[...]

2-6 Advanced Copy Functions Duplex Copying Y ou can use this function to perform: • One-sided copying of a duplex document (2  1 sided) (See page 2-9.) • Duplex copying of a duplex document (2  2 sided) (See page 2-11.) • Duplex copying of a one-sided document (1  2 sided) (See page 2-12.) Note Enlargement copy is only available when[...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-7 How to  Set Y our Document Binding position Document orientation Result image of duplexed copy 2  1 sided Long Edge When you place the front side When you place the backside 2 1 1 1 2 2 Short Edge When you place the front side When you place the backside 2 1 1 1 2 Long Edge When you plac[...]

2-8 Advanced Copy Functions Binding position Document orientation Result image of duplexed copy 2  2 sided Long Edge When you place the front side When you place the backside 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 Short Edge When you place the front side When you place the backside 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 Long Edge When you place the front side When you place the backside 2[...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-9  How to Select the Binding P osition Refer to the illustration below to select the binding type. Long edge binding Short edge binding  One-sided Copying of a Duplex D ocument (2  1 Sided) This mode allows you to convert two-sided originals into one-sided documents. 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 3 2 6[...]

2-10 Advanced Copy Functions Press 2 [DuplexCopy]. P 3 ress [2  1 sided]. Select 4 [Long Edge] or [Short Edge], and press [Enter]. Press <Start>. 5 When the front side scan is over , the machine shows the following screen: Set 6 the backside of the duplex document and press [Start] or <Start>.[...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-11  Duplex Copying of a Duplex D ocument (2  2 Sided) This mode will convert two-sided originals into two-sided documents. 1 5 6 6 4 1 Scan the front side. 2 Pick up the documents and set them to scan the backside . 3 The scanned data temporarily saved in the memory will be sorted and prin[...]

2-12 Advanced Copy Functions  Duplex Copying of a O ne-sided D ocument (1  2 Sided) Load the document, and press <Copy>. 1 Press 2 [DuplexCopy]. Press [1 3  2 sided]. Select 4 [Long Edge] or [Short Edge], and press [Enter]. Press <Start>. 5 If you loaded the document in the ADF , this concludes the procedure. If you loaded the [...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-13 Combined Copying Y ou can copy a multiple page document onto a single page. This enables you to copy a two page or four page document onto a single page. 2 - in - 1 4 - in - 1 Note If you set the Combine function, the copy zoom ratio is automatically set, and the document size is set to Lette[...]

2-14 Advanced Copy Functions Select the number of pages of the document to combine onto a single page, and 4 press [Enter]. Press [Close]. 5 Press <Start>. 6 Specifying the Scan Size Dark shadows are created around the document by copying with the cover open or when copying books and magazines. These shadows can be erased when copying . Note [...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-15 Press [Doc.Size]. 3 If you loaded the document in the ADF , [Auto] is selected. Select the size of the document to scan, and press [Enter]. 4 Press [Close]. 5 If you select a size that is not loaded for the scan size in step 4, select the 6 cassette or the bypass tray containing the paper you[...]

2-16 Advanced Copy Functions Card Copy Y ou can copy the front and back of ID cards, checks, and custom size documents so that both sides are printed together on a single page. Note The ADF cannot be used. Use the document glass for copying. • If you use paper smaller than Letter size, some of the copied image may be left out. • If you set the [...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-17 Copying an ID Card or Check  Load the document on the document glass, and press <Copy>. 1 F or details on the orientation for cards and checks , refer to the table on the previous page. Press [Card Copy]. 2 If [Card Copy] is not displayed, press [Advanced] and then select [Card Copy][...]

2-18 Advanced Copy Functions Turn the card over , and press [Next Doc] or <Start>. 5 The back of the card is scanned. If you want to scan another document, load the document, and repeat steps 4 6 and 5. When you have finished scanning all the documents , press [Complete]. 7 Copying Custom Size Documents  Load the document on the document [...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-19 Set the document size using the numeric keys or [+] and [-], and press [Enter]. 4 When entering with the numeric keys, press the document size entry box. Press [Enter]. 5 Press <Start>. 6 The front of the document is scanned. Turn the document over , and press <Start>. 7 The back [...]

2-20 Advanced Copy Functions Press [ 3 ScanT ag]. Select the 4 ScanT ag setting you wish to use. If only one ScanT ag setting is registered, this screen is not displayed. Proceed to step 5. Set the 5 ScanT ag. If the date field is required, please insert the current date and press [Enter]. • If the selected • ScanT ag setting has been defined[...]

1 2 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Copy Functions 2-21 Confirm the entered values 6 , and press [Enter]. If you want to correct a value , select the value and correct it. P 7 ress [Close]. P 8 ress <Start>. The message “Checking copy ScanT ag A vailability” is displayed, and the folder in which the DocIndex was registered is chec ked. [...]

2-22 Advanced Copy Functions Advanced Function Combination List When you set another function in addition to the currently set function, some combinations are not available . Function already set Cassette (auto) Cassette (specified) Document Type Contrast Zoom (auto) Zoom (100%) Zoom (enlarge) Zoom (reduce) Document Size (ADF/auto) Document Size ([...]

Chapter 3 Device Settings Specifying Default Copy Settings ........................................................................... 3-2 Specifying Default Copy Function Settings ........................................................... 3-2[...]

3-2 Specifying Default Copy Settings Specifying Default Copy Settings The default values are those applied when you press <Reset>. The machine returns to the default settings if it is left without any operation for a designated period of time. Changing the default values of often-used functions can shorten the time required to adjust settings[...]

1 2 3 Device Settings Specifying Default Copy Settings 3-3 Press [Copy Settings]. 3 Select [Default Settings] or [Other Settings]. 4 In this example, [Default Settings] is selected. • F or details on the settings that can be specified, refer to “ • List of Default Copy Settings ” (see page 3-5) and “ List of Other Settings ” (see page [...]

3-4 Specifying Default Copy Settings Select the default value, and press [Enter]. 6 In this example, the default document type is changed to [Photo]. Press [Close]. 7 T o continue to change other default values , repeat steps 4 to 7 of the operation.[...]

1 2 3 Device Settings Specifying Default Copy Settings 3-5  List of Default Copy Settings Function Description Settings Reference page Doc.Type This sets the default document type setting. T ext Auto Photo Background 1-6 Contrast This sets the default contrast setting. Lightest Lighter Normal Darker Darkest Auto 1-7 Zoom This sets the default se[...]

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