Konica-minolta bizhub 181 User Manual

User’s Guide

bizhub 181 x-9Selecting the default copy settings (“COPY PRIORITY” parameter) ... 6-69Selecting the d

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-7Making copies Chapter 4Selecting the image quality setting appropriate for the documentSelect the appropriate setting (“TE

4Making copies4-8 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 43 Press the [+] or [,] key until “TEXT/PHOTO”, “TEXT” or “PHOTO” is selected, and then press the [O

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-9Making copies Chapter 4Selecting the print density2Note If “PHOTO” is selected as the image quality, “AUTO” cannot be sele

4Making copies4-10 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 43 Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” or “MANUAL” is selected.– If “AUTO” was selected, press th

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-11Making copies Chapter 44.2 Stopping/restarting/canceling a copy jobFollow the procedure described below to stop a copy jo

4Making copies4-12 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 44.3 Selecting the paper source1 Position the document to be copied.– Refer to “Loading the documen

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-13Making copies Chapter 4!Detail If “NO SUITABLE PAPER” appears in the display after “AUTO” is selected and the [Start] key

4Making copies4-14 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Order for automatically switching paper drawersWhen automatic tray switching operation is performe

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-15Making copies Chapter 44.4 Making copies on manually fed paperManually feed the copy paper if you wish to make copies ont

4Making copies4-16 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Adjusting the multi bypass trayThe bypass tray extension can be adjusted to fit the size of paper

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Making copies4bizhub 181 4-17Making copies Chapter 4Loading plain paper into the bypass trayLoad the paper into the manual bypass tray one sheet at a

4Making copies4-18 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 42 Adjust the tray extension and the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded.– For detai

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-19Making copies Chapter 4– The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image pr

4Making copies4-20 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Loading overhead projector transparencies into the bypass trayLoad overhead projector transparenci

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-21Making copies Chapter 4– The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image pr

4Making copies4-22 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Loading label sheets into the bypass trayLoad label sheets into the manual bypass tray one sheet a

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-23Making copies Chapter 4– The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image pr

4Making copies4-24 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Loading envelopes into the bypass trayLoad envelopes into the manual bypass tray one at a time.A m

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-25Making copies Chapter 4– The relationship between the document image orientation and the orientation of the copy image pr

4Making copies4-26 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 42Reminder Envelopes cannot be loaded in the v orientation.Do not load envelopes with the flap side

bizhub 181 x-11Available copy featuresThe main copy functions available with this machine are listed below. For de-tails on their operation, refer to

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-27Making copies Chapter 4Copying onto manually fed paper (manual bypass tray)2Reminder When loading thick paper or postcard

4Making copies4-28 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 44 Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.5 Press the [+] o

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-29Making copies Chapter 47 Press the [+] or [,] key until the appropriate paper type is selected, and then press the [OK] k

4Making copies4-30 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Copying onto manually fed paper (multi bypass tray)2Reminder When loading thick paper or postcards

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-31Making copies Chapter 44 Press the [+] or [,] key until “SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.5 Press the [+] o

4Making copies4-32 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 47 Press the [+] or [,] key until the appropriate paper type is selected, and then press the [OK] k

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-33Making copies Chapter 44.5 Copying onto various types of mediaCopying onto overhead projector transparenciesAs an example

4Making copies4-34 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 43 Press the [Utility] key.The UTILITY MODE menu appears.4 Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SO

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-35Making copies Chapter 46 Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.7 Press the

4Making copies4-36 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 49 Press the [+] or [,] key until “TRANSPARENCY” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.10 Press

x-12 bizhub 181Book separation copyingFor details, refer to page 5-19.ZoomReduced/full-sized/enlargedFor details, refer to page 4-53.Separate horizont

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-37Making copies Chapter 4Copying onto label sheetsAs an example, the following procedure describes how to make copies onto

4Making copies4-38 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 43 Press the [Utility] key.The UTILITY MODE menu appears.4 Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SO

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-39Making copies Chapter 46 Press the [+] or [,] key until “PAPER SIZE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.7 Press the

4Making copies4-40 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 49 Use the keypad to type in “250” for the width (Y), and then press the [OK] key.The PAPER SOURCE

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-41Making copies Chapter 412 Press the [+] or [,] key until “CARD” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.13 Press the [Ba

4Making copies4-42 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Copying onto non-standard-sized paperAs an example, the following procedure describes how to make

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-43Making copies Chapter 4– A maximum of 100 sheets of paper can be loaded into the multi by-pass tray. Do not load so much

4Making copies4-44 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 45 Use the keypad to type in “250” for the length (X), and then press the [OK] key.– The paper leng

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-45Making copies Chapter 47 Check that “MEDIA: PLAIN” appears in the third line of the screen.– If any paper type setting ot

4Making copies4-46 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Copying onto envelopesAs an example, the following procedure describes how to make copies onto 7-7

bizhub 181 x-13GroupingFor details, refer to page 5-2.Crisscross sortingFor details, refer to page 5-2.Crisscross groupingFor details, refer to page 5

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-47Making copies Chapter 4– A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded into the multi bypass tray. Do not load so many envelope

4Making copies4-48 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 45 Use the keypad to type in “200” for the length (X), and then press the [OK] key.– The paper leng

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-49Making copies Chapter 47 Press the [+] or [,] key until “MEDIA” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.8 Press the [+]

4Making copies4-50 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 411 Press the [Start] key.– When making continuous copies using the manual bypass tray, continue lo

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-51Making copies Chapter 44.6 Specifying a Zoom settingBy specifying a zoom ratio, the copy can be enlarged or reduced.Zoom

4Making copies4-52 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Making copies using an auto zoom ratio1 Position the document to be copied.– Refer to “Loading the

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-53Making copies Chapter 4Making copies using a preset zoom setting1 Position the document to be copied.– Refer to “Loading

4Making copies4-54 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 45 If necessary, specify any other copy settings.– Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2.– Re

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-55Making copies Chapter 4Making copies using a manual zoom ratio1 Position the document to be copied.– Refer to “Loading th

4Making copies4-56 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 45 If necessary, specify any other copy settings.– Refer to “Selecting the paper source” on page 4-

x-14 bizhub 181Negative/positive invertingFor details, refer to page 5-26.Page marginsFor details, refer to page 5-28.DocumentsMixed document widthsFo

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-57Making copies Chapter 4Making copies using separate horizontal and vertical zoom ratios1 Position the document to be copi

4Making copies4-58 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 45 Press the [+] or [,] key or use the keypad to specify the zoom ratio for the length (X), and the

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-59Making copies Chapter 44.7 Selecting a Density settingDocument type and copy density settings- “TEXT” setting: Select thi

4Making copies4-60 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Making copies after specifying a copy density2Note If “PHOTO” is selected as the image quality, “A

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-61Making copies Chapter 4– If “MANUAL” was selected, press the [*] or [)] key until one of the nine density levels is selec

4Making copies4-62 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 44.8 Interrupting a copy jobLong continuous copy or computer printing operations can quickly be pau

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-63Making copies Chapter 42 Remove the current document, and then load the other document to be copied.– While a computer do

4Making copies4-64 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 44.9 Checking machine countersPressing the [Confirm] key displays the total number of pages printed

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-65Making copies Chapter 43 Press the [+] or [,] key until the counter to be checked is selected.4 Press the [OK] key.The CO

4Making copies4-66 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4

bizhub 181 x-15Explanation of manual conventions

5Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Advanced copy operations

5Advanced copy operations5-2 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 55 Advanced copy operations5.1 Finishing settings (SORT/GROUP)When copying/pri

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-3Advanced copy operations Chapter 5GROUPThe copies are divided into sets of each page of the multi-page document

5Advanced copy operations5-4 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Crisscross groupingEach page set is fed out in an alternating crisscross patt

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-5Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Making copies using a Finishing setting (with the document loaded into the do

5Advanced copy operations5-6 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 53 Press the [+] or [,] key until “SORT” or “GROUP” is selected, and then pres

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-7Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Making copies using a Finishing setting (with the document placed on the orig

5Advanced copy operations5-8 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 54 Press the [+] or [,] key until “SORT” or “GROUP” is selected, and then pres

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-9Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.2 Making 2in1 or 4in1 copiesUsing the original glass2Note If the document i

5Advanced copy operations5-10 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 53 Press the [Combine Original] key.The COMBINE ORIGI-NAL menu appears.4 Pres

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Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-11Advanced copy operations Chapter 5– If multiple copies are to be printed, press the [Finishing] key, and then

5Advanced copy operations5-12 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Using the document feeder1 Load the document into the document feeder.– Refe

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-13Advanced copy operations Chapter 5– Two page arrange-ments are available for 4in1 copies.The manufacturer’s de

5Advanced copy operations5-14 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.3 Making double-sided copiesDouble-sided copies in addition to 2in1 and 4i

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-15Advanced copy operations Chapter 5* To copy double-sided documents using the original glass, press the [Simple

5Advanced copy operations5-16 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Using the original glass1 Position the first page of the document on the ori

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-17Advanced copy operations Chapter 54 If necessary, specify any other copy settings.– Refer to “Before making co

5Advanced copy operations5-18 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 53 Press the [+] or [,] key until “1-SIDE→2-SIDE” is selected, and then press

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-19Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.4 Making copies using the “BOOK SEPARATION” func-tion1 Position the docume

5Advanced copy operations5-20 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 53 Press the [+] or [,] key until “BOOK SEPARATION” is selected, and then pre

bizhub 181 x-17Descriptions and symbols of documents and paperThe descriptions and symbols used in this manual for documents and paper are explained b

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-21Advanced copy operations Chapter 56 Press the [+] or [,] key until “FRAME ERASE”, “CENTER ERASE” or “CENTER+FR

5Advanced copy operations5-22 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Frame/center erasing methodsERASE settings Description FinishFRAME ERASE(boo

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-23Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.5 Erasing sections of copies (“ERASE” function)Areas such as the unclean-l

5Advanced copy operations5-24 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Making copies using the “ERASE” function1 Position the document to be copied

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-25Advanced copy operations Chapter 55 Press the [Back] key.The main screen appears again.6 If necessary, specify

5Advanced copy operations5-26 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.6 Negative/positive-reversed copying (“NEG. <-> POS.” function)Copie

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-27Advanced copy operations Chapter 53 Press the [+] or [,] key until “NEG. <-> POS.” is selected, and then

5Advanced copy operations5-28 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.7 Making copies for filing (“PAGE MARGIN” Function)Copies can be printed w

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-29Advanced copy operations Chapter 52 Press the [Function] key.The COPY FUNCTION menu appears.3 Press the [+] or

5Advanced copy operations5-30 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 55 Press the [Back] key.The main screen appears again. The indicator on the [

x-18 bizhub 181“Width” and “length”Whenever paper dimensions are mentioned in this manual, the first value always refers to the width of the paper (sh

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-31Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.8 Registering copy settingsStore up to two of the more frequently used cop

5Advanced copy operations5-32 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 53 Press the [+] or [,] key until “REGISTER” is selected, and then press the

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-33Advanced copy operations Chapter 5Copying with a recalled copy program1 Position the document to be copied.– R

5Advanced copy operations5-34 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 55.9 Copying using an account numberIf account numbers have been specified, u

Advanced copy operations5bizhub 181 5-35Advanced copy operations Chapter 52 Press the [Access] key.The basic screen ap-pears and copying can be starte

5Advanced copy operations5-36 bizhub 181Advanced copy operations Chapter 5

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-2 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66 Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6.1 Utility modeThere ar

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-3Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.2 Utility mode/Copy mode parameters* indicates manufactur

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-4 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6** When using the 10-Key Pad to enter a measurement, the va

bizhub 181 x-1IntroductionThank you for choosing the bizhub 181.This user manual describes the functions, operating procedures, precau-tions, and basi

bizhub 181 x-19Legal restrictions on copyingCertain types of documents must not be copied with the purpose or intent to pass copies of such documents

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-5Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.3 MACHINE SETTINGFrom the “MACHINE SETTING” menu, the fol

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-6 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Displaying the “MACHINE SETTING” menu1 Press the [Utility]

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-7Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing settings for the auto panel reset operation (“AUTO

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-8 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Specifying energy-saving (Power Save mode) settings (“ENERG

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-9Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing settings for the auto shut-off operation (“AUTO SH

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-10 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6– If “ON” was selected, use the keypad to type in the leng

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-11Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the image quality level when the document feeder

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-12 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the image quality level when the original glass i

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-13Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the print density (“PRINT DENSITY” parameter)1 Di

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-14 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the display contrast (“LCD CONTRAST” parameter)1

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Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-15Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the key repeating settings (“KEY SPEED SETTING” p

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-16 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired length of tim

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-17Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the display language (“LANGUAGE” parameter)1 Disp

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-18 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.4 PAPER SOURCE SETUPFrom the “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu,

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-19Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Displaying the “PAPER SOURCE SETUP” menu1 Press the [Utili

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-20 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the paper size unit measurement system (“INCH/ME

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-21Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until “METRIC” or “INCH” is sel

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-22 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Specifying settings for the paper loaded into the 1st pape

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-23Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO”, “SIZE INPUT”, “ME

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-24 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66 Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired paper type is

1Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Installation and operation precautions

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-25Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Specifying special paper settings for paper drawers (“PAPE

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-26 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until the desired special paper

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-27Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.5 CUSTOM SIZE MEMORYFrom the “CUSTOM SIZE MEMORY” menu,

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-28 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6The “CUSTOM SIZE MEMORY” menu appears.3 Press the [+] or [

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-29Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 65 Use the keypad to type in width (Y), and then press the

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-30 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.6 USER MANAGEMENTFrom the “USER MANAGEMENT” menu, certai

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-31Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 62 Press the [+] or [,] key until “USER MANAGEMENT” is sele

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-32 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Replenishing toner (“TONER REPLENISHER” function)1 Press t

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-33Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 62Reminder While toner is being refilled, do not turn off t

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-34 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.7 ADMIN. MANAGEMENTFrom the “ADMIN. MANAGEMENT” menu, va

1Installation and operation precautions1-2 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 11 Installation and operation precautions1.1 Safet

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-35Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 62Note For details on programming and specifying settings f

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-36 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 63 Use the keypad to type in the administrator access code,

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-37Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing the administrator access code (“ADMINISTRATOR NO.

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-38 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Use the keypad to type in the new administrator access c

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-39Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Enabling the “AUTO SHUT OFF” parameter to be set to “OFF”

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-40 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 In the “UTILITY MODE” menu, select “MACHINE SETTING”.– R

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-41Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Enabling/disabling account number management1 Display the

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-42 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until “ON” is selected, and the

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-43Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Registering account numbersAccount numbers can be register

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-44 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Use the keypad to type in the account number, and then p

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-3Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Disassemble and modificationWARNING• Do not attem

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-45Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Changing/deleting account numbers1 Display the “ADMIN. MAN

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-46 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Use the keypad to type in account number to be changed o

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-47Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 67 Use the keypad to type in the new number, and then press

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-48 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Displaying/clearing total counters for each account1 Displ

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-49Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until “DISPLAY” is selected, an

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-50 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Clearing all total counters1 Display the “ADMIN. MANAGEMEN

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-51Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [+] or [,] key until “ALL COUNTER CLEAR” is se

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-52 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.8 COPY SETTING 1The settings that are selected when the

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-53Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Displaying the “COPY SETTING 1” menu1 Press the [Utility]

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-54 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default paper drawer (“PAPER PRIORITY” param

1Installation and operation precautions1-4 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Power sourceWARNING• Use only the specified power

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-55Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6– If the multi bypass tray is installed, the following scr

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-56 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default image quality (“QUALITY PRIORITY” pa

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-57Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default density (“DENSITY PRIORITY” paramete

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-58 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default “AUTO” density level (“DENSITY LEVEL

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-59Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [*] or [)] key until the desired density level

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-60 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default “MANUAL” density level (“DENSITY LEV

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-61Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Press the [*] or [)] key until the desired density level

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-62 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the book binding position (“BINDING POSITION” pa

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-63Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Adjusting the margin width (“MARGIN SETTING” parameter)1 D

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-64 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Adjusting the width of the erased area (“ERASE SETTING” pa

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-5Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Power plugWARNING• Do not unplug and plug in the

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-65Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 64 Use the keypad to type in width to be erased, and then p

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-66 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the setting for small-sized documents (“SMALL OR

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-67Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 66.9 COPY SETTING 2The settings that are selected when the

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-68 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Displaying the “COPY SETTING 2” menu1 Press the [Utility]

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-69Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default copy settings (“COPY PRIORITY” param

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-70 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default Finishing setting (“OUTPUT PRIORITY”

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-71Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the 4in1 page order (“4IN1 COPY ORDER” parameter

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-72 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6– The page arrange-ments for “PATTERN1” and “PATTERN2” are

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-73Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the default “MIXED ORIGINAL” setting (“MIXED ORI

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-74 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the setting for double-sided copying (“DUPLEX CO

1Installation and operation precautions1-6 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1InstallationWARNING• Do not place a flower vase o

Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6bizhub 181 6-75Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6Selecting the setting for crisscross feeding (“CRISSCROSS

6Utility mode/Copy mode parameters6-76 bizhub 181Utility mode/Copy mode parameters Chapter 6

7When a message appears Chapter 7When a message appears

7When a message appears7-2 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 77 When a message appears7.1 When the message “TONER EMPTY” appearsWhen the toner

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-3When a message appears Chapter 7Replacing the toner bottle1 Open the front door.2 Open the toner bottle holder to

7When a message appears7-4 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 73 While holding the sealed end of the new toner bottle up, slowly peel off the se

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-5When a message appears Chapter 75 Lightly tap the bottom of the toner bottle three or four times.6 Close the tone

7When a message appears7-6 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 77.2 When the message “PAPER JAM” appearsIf a paper misfeed occurs while copying/p

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-7When a message appears Chapter 7Clearing a paper misfeed inside the machine or in the 1st paper drawer7 CAUTION T

7When a message appears7-8 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 7– Decreased copy quality may result if the surface of the PC drum is touched.Be c

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-7Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1VentilationCAUTION• Always use this product in a

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-9When a message appears Chapter 73 Slowly pull out the pa-per.4 While holding the guide plate pressed down, slowly

7When a message appears7-10 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 75 While turning the knob on the roller, slowly pull out the paper.– Only turn th

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-11When a message appears Chapter 77 Pull out the 1st paper drawer.8 Remove all paper from the drawer, and then loa

7When a message appears7-12 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 79 Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded.– Be sure that th

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-13When a message appears Chapter 7Clearing a paper misfeed in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th (optional) paper drawer1 Op

7When a message appears7-14 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 73 Close the right-side door.4 Pull out the paper draw-er.

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-15When a message appears Chapter 75 Remove all paper from the drawer, and then load the drawer with pa-per again.–

7When a message appears7-16 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 77 Close the paper drawer.

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-17When a message appears Chapter 7Clearing a paper misfeed in the multi bypass tray (optional)1 Remove all paper f

7When a message appears7-18 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 7– Decreased copy quality may result if the surface of the im-age transfer roller

1Installation and operation precautions1-8 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1When the optional Fax Kit FK-506 is not installed

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-19When a message appears Chapter 74 Close the right-side door of the machine.5 Reload paper into the multi bypass

7When a message appears7-20 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 7Clearing a paper misfeed in the duplex unitThe optional duplex unit must be inst

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-21When a message appears Chapter 73 Close the duplex unit cover.

7When a message appears7-22 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 77.3 When the message “ORIGINAL DOC. JAM” appearsIf the document is misfed, the f

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-23When a message appears Chapter 72 Remove all document pages from the docu-ment feed tray.3 Lift open the documen

7When a message appears7-24 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 74 While turning the knob on the document feeder in the direction of the ar-row,

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-25When a message appears Chapter 76 Reload the tray with the document pages re-moved in step 2.– If the message “R

7When a message appears7-26 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 77.4 Main error messages and their remediesMessage Cause RemedyPAPER JAMOPEN 1st

When a message appears7bizhub 181 7-27When a message appears Chapter 7Paper Empty (when specifying copy settings)The selected paper drawer contains no

7When a message appears7-28 bizhub 181When a message appears Chapter 7UPPER TRAY FULLREMOVE PAPER(PRESS ANY KEY)If the optional job separator is insta

x-2 bizhub 181Trademarks and registered trademarksKONICA MINOLTA, the KONICA MINOLTA logo, and The essentials of imag-ing are registered trademarks of

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-9Installation and operation precautions Chapter 11.2 Regulation NoticesCE Marking (Declaration of

8Troubleshooting Chapter 8Troubleshooting

8Troubleshooting8-2 bizhub 181Troubleshooting Chapter 88 Troubleshooting8.1 When incorrect copies are producedSymptom Possible Cause RemedyThe copy is

Troubleshooting8bizhub 181 8-3Troubleshooting Chapter 8The edge of the copy is dirty.Is the document pad dirty? Clean the document pad with a soft clo

8Troubleshooting8-4 bizhub 181Troubleshooting Chapter 88.2 When the machine is not operating correctlySymptom Possible Cause RemedyNothing appears on

9Appendix Chapter 9Appendix

9Appendix9-2 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 99 Appendix9.1 SpecificationsMain unit (bizhub 181)Specification bizhub 181Type DesktopPlaten StationaryPhotoc

Appendix9bizhub 181 9-3Appendix Chapter 9Automatic duplex unit AD-504First-page print time Less than 7 seconds (using the original glass and 1st paper

9Appendix9-4 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 9Reverse automatic document feeder DF-605Mixed width document sizes (DF-605)* o: Copying possible —: Copying n

Appendix9bizhub 181 9-5Appendix Chapter 9Automatic document feeder DF-502Paper feed unit PF-502Shift tray SF-501SpecificationDocument feed methods • S

9Appendix9-6 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 9Job separator JS-503Multi bypass tray MB-501SpecificationPaper types • Plain paper (16 lb to 24 lb), recycled

1Installation and operation precautions1-10 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Laser safetyThis is a digital machine which oper

Appendix9bizhub 181 9-7Appendix Chapter 99.2 Care of the machineThis section describes the procedures for cleaning each part.2Reminder Turn off the ma

9Appendix9-8 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 9Document padClean the surface of the docu-ment pad by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with al-cohol.Cont

Appendix9bizhub 181 9-9Appendix Chapter 99.3 Function combination matrixFunction combination matrix for bizhub 181Function combination codesCode Descr

9Appendix9-10 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 9(3) If the “PHOTO” Quality setting is selected, the “AUTO” Density setting cannot be se-lected.(4) After the

Appendix9bizhub 181 9-11Appendix Chapter 99.4 Paper size and zoom ratio tablesCopy paper sizesName (metric sizes) Size (centimeters) Size (inches)A3 2

9Appendix9-12 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 9Copy zoom ratiosMetric sizesDocument size Paper size Copy zoom ratioA3297 mm × 420 mm(11-3/4 × 16-1/2)A4 70%

Appendix9bizhub 181 9-13Appendix Chapter 9B6128 mm × 182 mm(5 × 7-1/4)A6 81%A4 164%A5 115%B4 200%B5 141%Inch sizesDocument size Paper size Copy zoom r

9Appendix9-14 bizhub 181Appendix Chapter 9Zoom ratio=Paper size÷Document size1 inch = 25.4 mm1 mm = 0.0394 inchInvoice5-1/2 × 8-1/2(139.7 mm × 215.9 m

10Index Chapter 10Index

10Index10-2 bizhub 181Index Chapter 1010 Index10.1 IndexNumerics2in1 copying ... 5-94in1 copying ...

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-11Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1CDRH regulationThis machine is certified as a cl

Index10bizhub 181 10-3Index Chapter 10IImage quality when scanning using the original glass ...6-11Image troubleshooting ...

10Index10-4 bizhub 181Index Chapter 10UUSER MANAGEMENT menu ... 6-30Utility key ... 2-11, 6-2UTILITY MODE menu ...

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1Installation and operation precautions1-12 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1For Denmark users7 ADVARSELUsynlig laserstråling

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-13Installation and operation precautions Chapter 17 VAROITUSAvattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaess

1Installation and operation precautions1-14 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Laser safety labelA laser safety label is attach

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-15Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Acoustic noiseFor European usersMaschinenlärminf

1Installation and operation precautions1-16 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 11.3 Installation precautionsInstallation siteObs

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-17Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Space requirementsTo ensure easy machine operati

1Installation and operation precautions1-18 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 11.4 Operation precautionsOperating environmentTh

bizhub 181 x-3ContentsIntroductionEnergy Star® ... x-1Energy Star® p

Installation and operation precautions1bizhub 181 1-19Installation and operation precautions Chapter 17 WARNINGThe area around the fusing unit is extr

1Installation and operation precautions1-20 bizhub 181Installation and operation precautions Chapter 1Storage of copiesCopies that are to be kept for

2Precaution Chapter 2Precaution

2Precaution2-2 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 22 Precaution2.1 Components and their functions109867452 31No. Part name Description1 Original coverOC-504

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-3Precaution Chapter 2* The internal options are not shown in the illustration.4 Automatic duplex unitAD-504Automatically turns

2Precaution2-4 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 22.2 Part names and their functionsMain unit7654123891110No. Part name Description1 Copy output tray Colle

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-5Precaution Chapter 25 Right-side door re-lease leverUsed to open/close the right-side door.6 Right-side door Opened when clea

2Precaution2-6 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2Inside of machine541623No. Part name Description1 Original cover Presses down on the document positioned

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-7Precaution Chapter 2Automatic document feeder/multi bypass tray (optional)Automatic document feederMulti bypass tray123456No.

2Precaution2-8 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2Automatic duplex unitAutomatic duplex unit12No. Part name Description1 Duplex unit cover Opened when clea

x-4 bizhub 181Notification for California Customers ...1-15For EU member states only ...

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-9Precaution Chapter 2Paper feed unit (optional)Paper feed unit51234No. Part name Description1-4 2nd paper drawer/3rd paper dra

2Precaution2-10 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2Job separator (optional)Job separator123No. Part name Description1 Paper output indica-torLights up when

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-11Precaution Chapter 22.3 Control panel parts and their functionsNames of control panel parts and their functions1 2 346789212

2Precaution2-12 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 211 “Caution” indicator This indicator lights up or flashes if an error has occurred. For de-tails, refer

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-13Precaution Chapter 222 23 24 262527282930No. Part name Description22 [Fax] key Press to enter Fax mode. The indicator on the

2Precaution2-14 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2Adjusting the angle of the displayPress the display to adjust to any of three angles.Adjust the display

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-15Precaution Chapter 2Display indications12 3 456879Copy mode screenUTILITY MODE screenNo. Display indication Description1 Pap

2Precaution2-16 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 23 Paper type Indicates the paper type that is selected.Indicates that plain paper is selected.Indicates

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-17Precaution Chapter 22.4 Power supplyTurning on the machine2Note The machine warms up within 15 seconds (at normal room tempe

2Precaution2-18 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2Default settingsThe settings that are automatically selected when the machine is turned on or an auto pa

bizhub 181 x-53 Before making copies3.1 Paper ... 3-2Pa

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-19Precaution Chapter 2Automatically conserving energy (Power Save mode)With the Power Save mode, the machine automatically ent

2Precaution2-20 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 22.5 Reducing electricity usageThe Power Save mode and auto shut-off operation are extremely useful for c

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-21Precaution Chapter 23 Press the [+] or [,] key until “ENERGY SAVE MODE” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.4 Use the k

2Precaution2-22 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2Specifying settings for the auto shut-off operation2Reminder Permissions for specifying settings for the

Precaution2bizhub 181 2-23Precaution Chapter 23 Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO SHUT OFF” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.4 Press the [+

2Precaution2-24 bizhub 181Precaution Chapter 2

3Before making copies Chapter 3Before making copies

3Before making copies3-2 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 33 Before making copies3.1 PaperUse paper that meets the following specifications.Pape

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-3Before making copies Chapter 32Note The 2nd paper drawer, 3rd paper drawer, 4th paper drawer, 5th paper drawer and

3Before making copies3-4 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 32Note The 2nd paper drawer, 3rd paper drawer, 4th paper drawer, 5th paper drawer and

x-6 bizhub 181Loading overhead projector transparencies into the bypass tray ...

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-5Before making copies Chapter 32Note The 2nd paper drawer, 3rd paper drawer, 4th paper drawer, 5th paper drawer and

3Before making copies3-6 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 33.2 Copy/print areaAny part of the image within the area indicated below is not copie

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-7Before making copies Chapter 33.3 Paper storageObserve the following precautions when storing the paper.- Store the

3Before making copies3-8 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 33.4 Loading paperWhile loading paper, be sure to observe the following precautions.-

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-9Before making copies Chapter 3- Push the paper guides firmly up against the edges of the paper.Loading paper into t

3Before making copies3-10 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 32 Press down on the pa-per-lifting plate until it locks into place.3 Load the paper

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-11Before making copies Chapter 34 Slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper being loaded.– Be sure that the pa

3Before making copies3-12 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 3Loading paper into the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th paper drawer1 Pull out the drawer.2 Pres

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-13Before making copies Chapter 33 Load the paper into the drawer.– Load the paper so that it fits under the tabs and

3Before making copies3-14 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 35 Close the paper drawer.

bizhub 181 x-75.4 Making copies using the “BOOK SEPARATION” function ... 5-19Frame/center erasing methods ...

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-15Before making copies Chapter 33.5 Original documentsUsing the document feederThe document feeder automatically fee

3Before making copies3-16 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 3Documents of uniform sizesMixed width document sizes (DF-605)o: Copying possible —:

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-17Before making copies Chapter 3Precautions concerning documentsThe following types of documents should not be loade

3Before making copies3-18 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 33.6 Loading the documentThe document can be loaded into the document feeder or posit

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-19Before making copies Chapter 33 Slide the document guides to fit the size of document being loaded.2Reminder Be su

3Before making copies3-20 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 3Placing the document on the original glassFor ordinary documents or documents that c

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-21Before making copies Chapter 3Placing highly translucent or transparent documents on the original glassWhen copyin

3Before making copies3-22 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 33 Place a blank sheet of paper of the same size over the document.4 Carefully close

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-23Before making copies Chapter 3Placing a book on the original glassWhen copying two facing pages of a bound documen

3Before making copies3-24 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 33 Carefully close the document feeder.

x-8 bizhub 181Selecting the paper size unit measurement system (“INCH/METRIC” parameter) ...6-20

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-25Before making copies Chapter 3Copying documents of mixed sizes (“Mixed Original” setting)The “Mixed Original” sett

3Before making copies3-26 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 32 Load the document so that the side to be cop-ied faces up.– A maximum of 50 docume

Before making copies3bizhub 181 3-27Before making copies Chapter 35 Press the [Paper] key.6 Press the [+] or [,] key until “AUTO” is selected, and the

3Before making copies3-28 bizhub 181Before making copies Chapter 32Reminder Be sure to load the document correctly, otherwise the pages may not be fed

4Making copies Chapter 4Making copies

4Making copies4-2 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 44 Making copies4.1 CopyingThe following procedure describes how to load documents and perform the s

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-3Making copies Chapter 4– Refer to “Specifying a Zoom setting” on page 4-51.– Refer to “Selecting a Density setting” on pag

4Making copies4-4 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 4Enlarging/reducing a standard-sized document to a different standard sizeAs an example, the followi

Making copies4bizhub 181 4-5Making copies Chapter 43 Press the [+] or [,] key until “FIXED” is selected, and then press the [OK] key.4 Press the [+] o

4Making copies4-6 bizhub 181Making copies Chapter 46 If necessary, specify any other copy settings.– Refer to “Before making copies” on page 3-2.– Ref