DC-10 mini

Instruction Manual
Please let our service people install the machine.

DUPLO CORPORATION
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a DC-10 mini Duplo Collator. This instruction manual describes the functions of the DC-10Bmini, how to operate it, and safety precautions in use. Before using your unit, read this instruction manual carefully in order to use your unit correctly and get the best out of it. After reading the manual, keep it safely for future reference when you have questions regarding your unit or when your unit malfunctions.

Safety Symbols Various safety symbols are shown in this instruction manual and labeled on the unit to guide you in using your unit correctly, and to prevent injuries to you and those around you, and other damages. These symbols have the following meanings.
Indicates death or serious injuries will result if this precaution is not followed and consequently, the unit is incorrectly handled.

WARNING CAUTION
Safety Symbols
Beware of Electric Hazard

Indicates injuries and damages to objects will result if this precautions is not followed and consequently, the unit is incorrectly handled.

The % symbols warn of possible danger. The specific danger is shown inside the %. (In this example, the symbol warns of possible electric hazard.) The symbols show prohibited acts.

Disassembly Prohibited

The specific prohibited act is shown inside the . (In this example, the symbol indicates disassembly is prohibited.) The symbols show instructions. The specific instruction is shown in the . (In this example, the symbol instructs that the plug be disconnected.)

Disconnect Plug

Table of Contents
1. 2. WARNINGS .................................... 5 PRECAUTIONS .............................. 8
2-1. Precautions in Installation ........................ 8 2-2. Component Parts ..................................... 9 2-3. Attaching the Parts ................................ 10 7-5. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR Lamp Blinks Quickly in Red ................... 32 7-6. When the CARRIER COVER OPEN Lamp Lights Up ...................................... 33 7-7. When the PAPER FULL Lamp Lights Up ...................................... 33 7-8. When the PERIPHERALS Lamp Lights Up ...................................... 33 7-9. When the PERIPHERALS Lamp Blinks ........................................... 33 7-10. When the Paper Jams ........................... 34

3. NAMES OF EACH PART .................. 12 4 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL PARTS ............... 13 5. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE......... 16
5-1. 5-2. 5-3. 5-4. Stacking the Paper ................................ 16 Stacking According to Paper Size ......... 17 Stacking Paper for the SINGLE Mode ... 17 Stacking Paper for the CONTINUOUS Mode ....................... 18 5-5. Stacking Paper for the INTERLEAVING Mode .................... 18

8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......... 35

8-1. When the Unit does not Start Even When the START/STOP Key is Pressed ......... 35 8-2. When the PAPER JAM ERROR Lamp Lights Up Although the Paper is Being Fed Properly .......................................... 35 8-3. When No-Feeding Occurs Frequently ... 35 8-4. When Multi-Feeding Occurs Frequently .............................................. 35 8-5. When E-1 is Displayed on the NO. OF SETS Window .................... 36 8-6. When E-2 is Displayed on the NO. OF SETS Window .......................... 36 8-7. When E-5 is Displayed on the NO. OF SETS Window .......................... 36

6. OPERATING PROCEDURES ........... 19

6-1. 6-2. 6-3. 6-4. Procedures for Using the Unit ................ 19 PRESET Key ......................................... 26 SORT Mode and NORMAL Mode ......... 27 SINGLE, CONTINUOUS, and INTERLEAVING Modes .................. 28 6-5. Dip Switches .......................................... 30

7. WHAT TO DO WHEN ........................ 31

7-1. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR Lamp Lights Up in Green ....................... 31 7-2. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR Lamp Blinks in Green ............................ 31 7-3. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR Lamp Lights Up in Red .......................... 31 7-4. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR Lamp Blinks in Red ................................ 32

9. DAILY CLEANING AND REPLACING EXPENDABLE PARTS ..................... 37 10.SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 38

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WARNINGS
Do not drop metallic objects, inflammable objects, and liquids such as water inside the unit. Should such objects and liquids accidentally drop inside the unit, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug, and remove the object or liquid. If the object or liquid cannot be removed, contact your dealer promptly. Using your unit in this state may cause malfunction, fire hazards, injuries, and electric hazards.

Disconnect Plug

Do not insert your fingers or hands between the paper receiving plate and left and right joggers while the unit is operating, or they may get caught and injured.

Do Not Touch

While the unit is operating, do not touch rotating parts of the unit, nor put objects inside as it may cause injuries.

Do Not Touch

Do not remove the covers and rear panels of this unit using tools as high voltage parts inside may cause electric hazards.

Disassembly Prohibited

Do not remodel the unit as it may cause fire and electric hazards, and injuries. If the unit grows hot, emits smoke, abnormal smell, or abnormal sounds, etc., turn off the power switch immediately, disconnect the power plug, and contact your dealer promptly. Using the unit in this state may cause fire and electric hazards.

Disconnect Plug

Do not use the unit in voltages other than those specified as this may cause fire and electric hazards.
Variable power range Variable frequency : AC-230V + 6% 10% : 50 Hz

Voltage Other

If the power supply plug or power cord becomes abnormally hot, turn off the power switch immediately, and disconnect the power supply plug from the outlet. Using the unit in this state may cause fire and electric hazards. Contact your dealer promptly.
Disconnect Plug

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WARNINGS

Do not scratch, damage, nor remodel the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it, nor bend it strongly, as the power cord may become damaged, and fire and electric hazards may result. If the power cord is frayed, scratched, or damaged, turn off the power switch immediately, disconnect the power supply plug from the outlet, and contact your dealer promptly.

Prohibited

Insert the power supply plug in the outlet properly, or fire and electric hazards may result.

Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the power supply plug from the outlet, or the power cord may be scratched, and fire and electric hazards may result.

Prohibited

Do not place the unit and power cord near heaters and vents of air-conditioners, as the cover of the unit and power cord may melt, and cause fire and electric hazards.

Prohibited

Do not place the power cord where it may be walked over, as this may damage the power cord, and cause fire and electric hazards.

Prohibited

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands as this may cause electric hazards.

Prohibited

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WARNINGS

Do not bind the power cord even if it is too long, as heat discharge may become poor and cause fire hazards.

Prohibited

Wipe away dusts collected on the power supply plug blades and the face of these blades with a dry cloth. If the dusts are not removed, they may cause fire hazards.

Wipe Plug

Disconnect the power supply plug from the outlet if not using the unit for some time, as unexpected malfunctions may cause power leakage and fire hazards.

Disconnect Plug

When cleaning the unit, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power supply plug from the outlet to prevent the unit from operating accidentally and causing injuries.

Disconnect Plug

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PRECAUTIONS
2-1. Precautions in Installation
Install the unit on a horizontal, wide, and stable ground, or the unit may turn over and cause injuries. The size of the unit in use is 790 (Width) x 500 (Depth) x 970 (Height) mm.

Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or it may not operate properly.

Install the unit on a strong ground which can bear the weight of the unit, or the unit may fall and cause injuries. The weight of the unit is 66 Kg (Including accessory parts).

Avoid installing the unit in dusty places as this may cause malfunction. Avoid humid and dusty places as this may cause the unit to rust, to malfunction, and cause electric and fire hazards.

Prohibited

Avoid installing the unit in places where it may be exposed to water, and where power leakage occurs easily. Use the unit only in the specified environment.
Prohibited

Do not use the product in environments other than those specified. The unit may rust and malfunction, and power leakage, fire and electric hazards may occur.
Temperature temperature change rate Humidity temperature change rate : 10 to 35C, : Below 10C/h : 20 to 85%RH, : Below 20%RH/h

Prohibited

Do not oil nor grease parts of the unit when large amounts of paper bits are produced, to maintain the performance of the unit. If the unit is oiled or greased, its performance will drop. If the unit shows abnormal symptoms, contact your dealer.
Prohibited

When cleaning the unit, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power supply plug from the outlet to prevent the unit from operating accidentally and causing injuries.

Disconnect Plug

2. INSTALLING THE UNIT

2-2. COMPONENT PARTS

Check that you have the following partsand attach them to the unit.

Fig. No.

Quantity Fig. No. Name 1 Power cord Jogger unit 1 Stabilizer Paper receiving table 10 Instruction manual Auxiliary paper feed table 1 Guide for feeding A5 paper * Support horizontally * Screw (MSKW6x10) Name

Quantity 1 1 1 1 1

NOTE The added parts (marked with *)are necessary for the installation of DC-10 mini on the exclusive cabinet. 9

2. INSTALLING THE UNIT

2-3. ATTACHING THE PARTS

Attach the jogger unit

Remove the two ornamental screws attached to the unit and attach the jogger unit . <Parts Used> Jogger unit ................................. 1

Jogger unit

Ornamental screws

Screw on the stopper screws lightly and push down the left and right edges of the jogger unit equally so that it does not tilt as shown in the figure. Then tighten the stopper screws firmly.

Jogger unit

Reinforcement Plate (lower)

Attach the paper receiving table

Adjust the left jogger to the B4 mark and move the right jogger to the right completely. Remove the two stopper screws attached to the unit. Push the back jogger of the paper receiving table
in the direction of the arrow so that the paper receiving table runs onto the jogger unit. Note If the back jogger moves to and fro when you move the paper receiving table to the left and right with your hand, it indicates that the table has been attached properly. <Parts Used> Paper receiving plate
Jogger (left)

Back jogger

Set screw Jogger (right)

Paper receving table

Screw on the stopper screws lightly and push

................. 1

Paper receiving table

down the left and right edges of the paper receiving plate equally so that it does not tilt as shown in the figure. Then tighten the stopper screws firmly.

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Attach the auxiliary paper feed table .

Insert the hook of the auxiliary paper receiving table into the pillar of the unit. <Parts Used> Auxiliary paper feed table

Auxiliary paper feed table

......... 10

Connect the power supply cord to the connector of the unit.

<Parts Used> Power cord ................................ 2

Power cord

For details of using the guide for feeding A5 paper horizontally, refer to step 9 on page 18.
Guide for feeding horizontally

In case the processor is not connected independently, use this stabilizer by all means to prevent the machine from falling down.
Screw up the reinforcement plate and the stabilizer together as shown in the figure.
Reinforcement plate Screw Stabilizer Tower A

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3. NAMES OF EACH PART

Control panel Movable guide Fixed guide Paper feed table

Auxiliary paper feed table

Paper feed pressure adjusting knob (One for each plate)

Jogger (right)

Paper receiving stopper

Power switch

Jogger (left)

Paper receiving table

Paper separator pressure adjusting knob

Carrier cover

Connector for connecting the paper D o w n s t r e a m p r o c e s s i n g ejection unit and downstream device (DC24V) connector processing device

Fuse Power cord Connector for connecting the carrier bridge

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4. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL PARTS

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4. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL PARTS

No.

Name NO. OF SETS window

Function Displays the number of sets to be collated into or the number of sets yet to be collated into. When the INTERLEAVING mode is set, it will display where the interleaf is to be inserted (after how many sets). When the alert for the paper feed table is displayed, it will display the number of sets that need to be checked. Increases the displayed number by 1 each time it is pressed. Decreases the displayed number by 1 each time it is pressed.

+ Key Key PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR lamp

Lights up in green Blinks in green Lights up in red Blinks in red Blinks quickly in red

Indicates the paper feed table has run out of paper. Indicates that no paper has been fed. Indicates that the paper has jammed. Indicates that several sheets of paper have been fed together (multi-feeding). Indicates that multi-feeding cannot be detected for the paper used.(excessivly thick paper or paper with large black area.) Lights up when the door is open, the bridge cover is open when towers are connected, or when these covers are not closed properly. Lights up when an error has occurred in Tower B.

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CARRIER COVER OPEN lamp

TOWER B ERROR lamp (For linked towers)

Dip Switches

Use to stop the functions of the paper jam sensor, multi-feed sensor, etc., when they are defective. Lights up when an error has occurred in the downstream processing device, carrier bridge (for linked towers) or paper ejection unit (for linked towers). Blinks when the paper has jammed at the gate of each unit. Lights up when a downstream processing devices is connected and used.

PERIPHERALS lamp

PERIPHERALS IN USE lamp PERIPHERALS key FAST lamp SLOW lamp SPEED key PRESET key

Use to select ''Use" or ''Don't Use" when downstream processing devices is connected. Lights up when the collating speed is fast. Lights up when the collating speed is slow. Use to select ''FAST" or ''SLOW" collating speed. Be sure to press this key before starting operations. Paper will be fed from the paper feed table for only one set, and the tables used and thickness and length of the paper will be recorded.

4. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL PARTS

No.

Name

Function Use to set the number of digits to be input for the number of sets required. Each time this key is pressed, the number of digits will change. Press this key to return the counter to 0. Press this key to set the number displayed to 0. * Press this key continuously until the counter becomes 0. Press this key when the paper has jammed. The paper will be ejected. * The unit will stop automatically after four seconds, even if this key is pressed continuously. Lights up when an error has occurred in Tower A.

123 key

CLEAR key

PAPER EJECTION key

TOWER A ERROR lamp (For linked towers) PAPER FULL lamp SORT MODE lamp NORMAL MODE lamp PAPER RECEIVING key SINGLE MODE lamp CONTINUOUS MODE lamp

Lights up when the paper receiving table is full (with the collated paper). Lights up when the SORT mode is set (mode that sorts the collated sets).

Lights up when the NORMAL mode is set (mode that does not sort the collated sets).

Use to select the SORT or NORMAL mode. Each time it is pressed, either one will be set. In this mode, all paper on the paper feed table will be fed. Normally, this mode will be set when the power switch is turned on in the INTERLEAVING mode. This mode will be set when the power is turned on in the normal COLLATING mode. Use this mode when dividing paper of the same page into two consecutive (upper and lower) tables (tables 1 and 2, tables 3 and 4, tables 5 and 6, tables 7 and 8, or tables 9 and 10) and collating them. The paper of either one table of the pair will be fed. Normally, the paper on the upper table will be fed, and when all paper have been fed, it will be switched automatically to the lower table. Lights up when the INTERLEAVING mode is set. In this mode, the interleaf will be repeatedly inserted after the number of sets specified. These interleaves are to be placed on the table below the last table stacked with paper. When this key is pressed, the mode will change in the order of SINGLE n CONTINUOUS n SINGLE. When pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, the INTERLEAVING mode will be set. When pressed for a further 0.5 seconds, the NORMAL mode will be set again. Lights up when the unit is operating. Use to start or stop the unit. 15

INTERLEAVING MODE lamp

COLLATION MODE key

START lamp START/STOP key

5. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

5-1. STACKING THE PAPER
Loosen the paper sufficiently and stack it on the paper feed table.
Insert the paper along the fixed guides until it touches the guide of the paper feed gate lightly. Flatten folded or curled paper before using them.

Stack the paper neatly on the paper feed table.

Insert the paper along the fixed guides until it touches the guide at the paper feed gate lightly. If the paper is not stacked neatly and used, the paper will not be fed or paper will be multi-fed.

Check that the ink on the paper has completely dried.

Use the paper after its ink has dried completely. If not, not only will the unit become dirty, but other problems (such as no-feeding) will occur.

5-2. STACKING ACCORDING TO

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5. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

5-2. STACKING ACCORDING TO PAPER SIZE

Take note that the way to stack the paper differs according to the size of the paper. For A3SR, A3, LD, A4, LT, and B5 paper:
Place the paper vertically as shown in the figure.

For A5 paper:
Place the paper horizontally as shown in the figure.

5-3. STACKING PAPER FOR THE NORMAL MODE

There are two ways of stacking paper on the paper feed table in this mode. When the paper is placed with its printed face up:
Place the paper on the tables, starting from the top table, in the order of its pages. The paper will be ejected onto the paper receiving table with its printed face down.

When the paper is placed with its printed face down:

Place the paper on the tables, starting from the bottom table, in the order of its pages. Use the method that makes it easier for you to carry out operations. When using downstream processing devices, refer to the instruction manual provided for them. 17

5. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

5-4. STACKING PAPER FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MODE

Divide paper of the same page into two piles and stack them on odd and even paper feed tables (tables 1 and 2, table 3 and 4, tables 5 and 6, tables 7 and 8, tables 9 and 10). The paper will be fed from either table of each pair (from the odd or even table). Normally, the paper will be fed from the odd table, and when it runs out of paper, paper will be fed from the even table. The process hereafter is the same as in ''5-3. Stacking Paper for the NORMAL Mode" on page 17.

When the paper is placed with its printed face up.

Printed face up.

When the paper is placed with its printed face down.

Printed face down.

Note When using peripherals, decide whether to place the paper with its printed face up or down according to the specifications of these devices.

5-5. STACKING PAPER FOR THE INTERLEAVING MODE

Stack the interleaves on the last table used. For example, if the first seven tables from the top are to be used, stack these interleaves on the seventh table. (See figure on the right.) The process hereafter is the same as in ''5-3. Stacking Paper for the NORMAL Mode" on page 17.

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6. OPERATING PROCEDURES
6-1. PROCEDURES FOR USING THE UNIT
Order 2 ---------------------------------------3 ---------------------------------------4 ---------------------------------------<Tower A Initial Setting Operations> Turn on the power Adjust the paper feed pressure Adjust the paper separator pressure Stack the paper <Operations when initial settings have been changed> Turn on the power

Adjust the paper feed pressure Adjust the paper separator pressure Stack the paper

5 ----------------------------------------

6 ------------------------

Initial Settings OFF

Turn off/on the peripherals

7 -- Peripherals

ON

8 -- OFFSET/ STRAIGHT Mode ------------ OFFSET

Adjust the paper receiving stopper

Select the OFFSET/ STRAIGHT mode

9 ----------------------------------------

Adjust the paper receiving stopper

10 --------------------------------------

Adjust the jogger

Adjust the jogger

11 Collating Speed ----------

Slow
Preset

Select the collating speed

12 -------------------------------------13 NORMAL, ALTERNATIVE,

INTERLEAVING Modes

Preset

--------------------- NORMAL Mode 14 Add/ Subtract Function -------

Set the mode (NORMAL, ALTERNATIVE, or INTERLEAVING)

Add
Start

Select the add or subtract function Start

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6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

I n s e rt t h e p o w er co rd in to t he electrical outlet.

Turn on the power switch.

When pushed to I, the power will be supplied. When pushed to O, the power will be cut off.

Power switch

Set the paper feed pressure adjusting knob as follows.

When using paper smaller than A3, turn the knob to the left (normal). When using paper bigger than A3, turn the knob to the right (strong).
Paper feed pressure knob

Paper feed pressure knob

Set the separator pressure adjusting lever to the center (normal).

When the lever is moved to the right, the pressure will be ''strong". When moved to the left, the pressure will be ''weak".

Paper separator pressure adjusting lever

Stack paper on the paper feed table.

Insert the paper along the fixed guides until it touches the guide of the paper feed gate lightly. Paper can be stacked up to 28 mm at one time. Be careful not to stack more than this. Paper is stacked differently for each modeSINGLE, CONTINUOUS, or INTERLEAVING.

Movable guides

Fixed guides Paper

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6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

Push the movable guides lightly against the sides of the paper.

Press the PERIPHERALS key.

When using the downstream processing devices (optional), press the key and turn it on. ...................................................... The lamp lights up When not using them, press the key and turn it off. It will remain off as long as no downstream processing devices are connected. ....................................................... The lamp goes off

PERIPHERALS key PAPER RECEIVING key

Press the PAPER RECEIVING key.

To sort the paper, set the OFFSET mode. ...................................... The OFFSET lamp lights up This key cannot be set if the PERIPHERALS key is set to on. When not sorting the paper, set the NORMAL mode. ................................... The NORMAL lamp lights up

Note If the paper receiving table is not at the designated position, it will automatically move to this position. While it is moving, the mode cannot be changed. When using A3SR paper, use the NORMAL mode.

Set the paper receiving stopper. (This step is not required if using the downstream processing device.)
Window

Paper receiving stopper

When using A3, LD, B4, A4 (LT), B5, etc. paper, set the paper size displayed at the paper receiving stopper to the one displayed on the window of the paper receiving table. LD:Short for double letter size LT:Short for letter size

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When using A5 paper, push in the paper receiving stopper completely and then attach the guide for feeding horizontally provided with your unit as shown in the figure.

Guide for feeding horizontally Paper receiving stopper

10 Set the jogger (left).

(This step is not required if using the downstream processing device.) For the SORT Mode
Adjust the jogger to the paper scale in front and set it. When using A5 paper, adjust the jogger (left) to the A4 mark. (As paper is fed horizontally)

Paper scale

Jogger (left)

NORMAL Mode

Jogger (right)

Move the right guide of the jogger unit inside

completely.

Take out one sheet of paper on the paper feed table

and place it on the paper receiving table along the normal guide. Set the jogger (left) so that it is about 5 mm away from the paper.

Jogger (left)

Paper

5mm

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11 Decide the speed.

When using the jogger unit and paper receiving table
When the power is turned on, the speed will be set to Slow (35 sets/minute). .... SLOW lamp lights up To set to Fast (55 sets/minute), press the SPEED key. ............................ Fast lamp light up When pressed again, the speed will be set to Slow again. Note If an error occurs with the speed set to Fast, there will be more sets of damaged paper.

When using peripherals

The speed of these devices differs according to the model used. The FAST or SLOW lamp shows the speed according to the peripherals. Refer to the downstream processing device.

12 Press the PRESET key.

The paper on the paper feed table will be fed for only one set. The NO. OF SETS window will display 1.

Refer to 6-2. Preset Key on page 26.

Check one set of paper ejected to the paper receiving table or downstream processing device. If paper feed errors occur, check the cause and correct it.

Refer to 7. WHAT TO DO WHEN... on page 31. After correcting the error, press the CLEAR key and return the counter to 0, and then press the PRESET key again.

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13 D e c i d e

which mode-NORMAL, ALTERNATIVE, or INTERLEAVING-to set.

When the power is supplied, the NORMAL mode will be set. The mode will change to NORMAL or ALTERNATIVE each time the COLLATION MODE key is pressed. The INTERLEAVING mode will be set when the key is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds. When pressed for a further 0.5 seconds, the NORMAL mode will be set. In the INTERLEAVING mode, the INTERLEAVING MODE lamp and NORMAL MODE lamp will light up. For the INTERLEAVING mode, it is necessary to input where the interleaf is to be inserted (after how many sets). Refer to 6-4. SINGLE CONTINUOUS, and INTERLEAVING Modes on page 28.

COLLATION MODE key

14 Decide the method of displaying the

number of sets required. Add display method
Before starting, check that the NO. OF SETS window displays 0. To set to 0, press the CLEAR key.

Subtract display method

Input the number of sets required as follows. Up to 9999 can be input.

Press the 123 key.

0.0.0.0. will be displayed on the NO. OF SETS window. The fourth 0. from the right will be blinking. This blinking digit will increase by one from 1 each time the + key is pressed and decrease by one from 9 each time the key is pressed. Set this fourth digit using these keys.

Press the 123 key again. The third 0. on the NO. OF SETS window will blink. Like step , use the + or key to set this third
digit.

second digit.

Press the 123 key again. The second 0. on the NO. OF SETS window will blink. Like step , use the + or key to set this

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Press the 123 key again. The first 0. on the NO. OF SETS window will blink. Like step , use the + or key to set this first digit.

6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

Press the 123 key again.

The NO. OF SETS window will display the number input continuously. The first digit will be blinking.

15 Press the START/STOP key and start

operations.
The following operations will be carried out according to the method set for displaying the number of sets to be collated into.

Add display method

The NO. OF SETS window will start counting and display the number of sets collated into during the operations. When the unit has collated the number of sets required, press the START/STOP key and stop operations. The unit will stop when all the paper has been ejected. The unit will stop automatically when the window shows 9999. To resume operations, press the START/STOP key again. The display will turn to 0 and start increasing again.

Subtract display method

The number on the NO. OF SETS window will be subtracted as each set is collated and show the number of sets still not collated (remainder of number input). The dot at the first digit will be blinking. When the window shows 0, the unit will stop automatically. To continue with the operations, be sure to input the number of sets required and then press the START/STOP key. Refer to step 14 on page 24 for details. If the START/STOP key is pressed during operations, the unit will stop and the NO. OF SETS window will show the number of sets still not collated and the dot at the first digit will be blinking. Operations will start again when the START/STOP key is pressed. Note If the last sheet of paper on the paper feed table remains, place a white sheet of paper under it and use it again. This is caused by static electricity produced by changes in the environmental temperature and humidity, and not because of faults.

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6-2. PRESET KEY

Use the PRESET key to check which table has paper and which does not, and at the same time, to record the thickness of the paper. After checking, the paper will be fed only from the table which has paper.

When the PRESET key is pressed, paper will be fed from the paper feed table for one set. Hold the set of paper ejected and check that the
paper has been fed properly. If it has, press the START/STOP key and start operations.

Paper

If there is no paper on all the paper feed tables, the error lamps of all tables will light up in green. In the first operation, the NO. OF SETS window will display 1. After the operation, the window will display the number it had displayed previously+1. If the subtract display method is used and the number of sets required is input first and then the preset key is pressed, the window will display the number input1.

When problems occur such as no-feeding, paper jams, etc. check the cause. When multi-feeding occurs, check the cause.
After correcting it, press the CLEAR key and return the NO. OF SETS window to 0. Note Multi-feeding detection cannot be carried out for some types of paper. In such cases, the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR lamp will blink quickly in red. Cancel the detection function using the dip switch. Refer to ''6-5. Dip Switches" on page 30.

Press the PRESET key again.

Check that the paper is fed properly. Note If the table used has been changed or the paper used has been replaced, be sure to press the PRESET key.

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6-3. OFFSET MODE AND STRAIGHT MODE

OFFSET Mode
In this mode, the paper ejected onto the paper receiving table will be stacked into one set as shown in the figure.

STRAIGHT Mode
The paper ejected on the paper receiving table will not be sorted but stacked into one pile.

Note 1 In the SORT and NORMAL modes, Err1 or Err2 will be displayed on the NO. OF SETS window if the unit stops because there is no more paper or because of problems such as no-feeding, multi-feeding, jams, etc. For Err1, remove the last set. For Err2, remove the last two sets. These removed sets will not be included in the number displayed on the NO. OF SETS window.

For the OFFSET mode, the first paper ejected after operations are resumed will be sorted into the proper pile according to the number of sets removed.

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6-4. SINGLE, ALTERNATIVE, AND INTERLEAVING MODES

NORMAL Mode
In this mode, paper can be stacked on all the paper feed tables. The paper will be fed from the tables, starting from the top one, and ejected as one set. For details of stacking paper, refer to 5-3. Stacking Paper for the SINGLE Mode on page 17.

ALTERNATIVE Mode
Stack paper of the same page on consecutive odd and even paper feed tables (tables 1 and 2, tables 3 and 4, tables 5 and 6, tables 7 and 8, tables 9 and 10). The paper will be fed from either table. Normally, paper will be fed from the upper table. The table will be switched to the lower one automatically when the upper table runs out of paper. When both tables have run out of paper, the NO PAPER alert will be displayed and the unit will stop. For details of stacking paper, refer to ''5-4. Stacking Paper for the ALTERNATIVE Mode" on page 18.
123 key + key

INTERLEAVING Mode
An interleaf will be repeatedly inserted after the specified number of sets. This enables you to sort the sets. Up to 999 (sets) can be input.

- key

Inputting between how many sets the interleaf is to be inserted

Press the COLLATION MODE key for more than

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0.5 seconds. The COLLATION mode will be set. -000 will be displayed on the NO. OF SETS window when the INTERLEAVING mode is set. The third 0 from the right will blink. This number will start increasing every time the + key is pressed and start decreasing every time the key is pressed. Using the + or key, input for this third digit. Press the 123 key. The second 0 on the NO. OF SETS window will blink. Using the + or key, input for this second digit. Press the 123 key again. The first 0 on the NO. OF SETS window will blink. Using the + or key, input for this first digit. Press the 123 key again. The NO. OF SETS window will display the number of sets required and operations will start.

6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

Checking the number of sets specified and re-inputting the number

To check the number of sets input and specified, press the COLLATION MODE key. It will be displayed on the NO. OF SETS window. When the key is pressed again, the window will show how many sets the paper are to be collated into, and operations can be carried out.

COLLATION MODE key

To re-input the number, press the CLEAR key. The NO. OF SETS window will display -000. Carry out steps to again. For details of stacking paper, refer to 5-5. Stacking Paper for the INTERLEAVING Mode on page 17.

Pressing the COLLATION MODE Key

<NORMAL, ALTERNATIVE Modes>

<INTERLEAVING Mode> 123 Key or MODE Kee

SINGLE

MODE Key
Lon

Mode for inputting the number of setss C L E A R

Input the number of sett

Stand-by

M O D E K e y

Shor

Shor

starting

MODE Key
Lon

K e y

ALTERNA TIVE

Check the number of sets specifiee

MODE Key
Shor

MODE KeK

MODE Key : COLLATION MODE key Shor : Press the key for less than 0.5 seconds. : Press the key for more than 0.5 seconds. Lon

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6-5. DIP SWITCHES

The dip switches are located inside the cover. The functions of the dip switches and settings at factory are as shown in the figure below.
Dip Switches OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 A 6 7 8 9 0 Setting OFF ON No No No No No No No No No No
Dip Switches C A B Cover

Detects paper jamming at 1st table Yes Detects paper jamming at 2nd table Yes Detects paper jamming at 3rd table Yes Detects paper jamming at 4th table Yes Detects paper jamming at 5th table Yes Detects paper jamming at 6th table Yes Detects paper jamming at 7th table Yes Detects paper jamming at 8th table Yes Detects paper jamming at 9th table Yes Detects paper jamming at 10th table Yes

1 2 3 4 5 B 6 7 8 9 0

Detects multi-feeding at 1st table Detects multi-feeding at 3rd table

Yes

No No No No No No No No No No

Detects multi-feeding at 2nd table Yes

Yes Detects multi-feeding at 4th table Yes

Detects multi-feeding at 5th table Yes Detects multi-feeding at 6th table Yes Detects multi-feeding at 7th table Yes Detects multi-feeding at 8th table Yes Detects multi-feeding at 9th table Yes Detects multi-feeding at 10th table Yes

1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8

Overlap Overlap

small big

Not effective Effective Not effective Effective

Paper full detection

Yes

No No

UNIT- bridge detection Yes Dont use Dont use Dont use Dont use

mark : means the setting position

Dip Switch A
When a paper jam sensor of a paper feed table breaks down, as a temporary measure, this dip switch can be turned on to stop the sensor.

Dip Switch B
When the multi-feed sensor breaks down, or cannot be used because special paper is used, this dip switch can be used to stop the function of the multi-feed sensor.

Dip Switch C
When the paper full sensor, paper ejection unit (UNIT) jam sensor, or bridge paper jam sensor breaks down, this dip switch can be used to stop the function.

Dip switches are used mainly as temporary measures. To use them, consult your service engineer.

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7. WHAT TO DO WHEN...
7-1. WHEN THE PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR LAMP LIGHTS UP IN GREEN Cause
There is no more paper on the paper feed table.

Correction
When there is not enough paper in the set ejected onto the paper receiving table or downstream processing device, Err1 will be displayed on the NO. OF SETS window. Remove one set. It will not be included in the number displayed on the window. Stack some paper and then press the START/ STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again.

7-2. WHEN THE PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR LAMP BLINKS IN GREEN Cause
Paper has not been fed from the paper feed table.

Correction
There is not enough paper in the set ejected onto the paper receiving table or downstream processing device. Remove sets for the number (1 or 2) next to Err displayed on the NO. OF SETS window. It will not be included in the number displayed on the window. Loosen the paper and then stack some paper. Press the START/STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again. If the error occurs again, turn the paper feed pressure knob to the right (strong) or move the separator pressure adjusting lever to the left (lower the pressure).

7-3. WHEN THE PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR LAMP LIGHTS UP IN RED Cause
The paper has jammed on the paper feed table.

Correction
There is not enough paper in the set ejected onto the paper receiving table or downstream processing device. Remove sets for the number (1 or 2) next to Err displayed on the NO. OF SETS window. Remove the jammed paper and then press the START/STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again. This number of paper removed will not be included in the number displayed in the NO. OF SETS window. 31

7. WHAT TO DO WHEN...

7-4. WHEN THE PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR LAMP BLINKS IN RED

Cause
Paper have been multi-fed from the paper feed table.

Correction
There is excessive paper in the set ejected onto the paper receiving table or downstream processing device. Remove sets for the number (1 or 2) next to Err displayed on the NO. OF SETS window. It will not be included in the number displayed on the window. Loosen the paper. Stack the paper neatly with their heads aligned. Press the START/STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again. If the error occurs again, turn the paper feed pressure knob to the left (weak) or move the separator pressure adjusting lever to the right (raise the pressure).

7-5. WHEN THE PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR LAMP BLINKS QUICKLY IN RED Cause
Normally when the PRESET key has been pressed, and when the multi-feeding detection function cannot work for the paper on the paper feed table.

Correction
Stop the multi-feeding detection function of the table with such paper with dip switch B on the control panel. Press the PRESET key and check the state. If it is normal, press the START/STOP key. Operations will start.
Cover

Dip Switches B

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7. WHAT TO DO WHEN...

7-6. WHEN THE CARRIER COVER OPEN LAMP LIGHTS UP

Cause
When the carrier cover is not closed properly.

Correction
Close the door properly. The lamp will go off. If the unit stops during operations, press the EJECT key and eject the paper inside. Press the START/STOP key to start operations.

7-7. WHEN THE PAPER FULL LAMP LIGHTS UP Cause

When the paper receiving table is full.

Correction
Remove the paper on the paper receiving table. Press the START/STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again.

7-8. WHEN THE PERIPHERALS LAMP LIGHTS UP Cause

When an error occurs in the downstream processing device.

Correction
Check the cause and correct it. Press the START/STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again. For details of errors which occur in these devices, refer to their instruction manuals.

7-9. WHEN THE PERIPHERALS LAMP BLINKS Cause

When paper has jammed at the gate of the peripherals.

Correction
Remove the paper at the gate. Press the START/STOP key. The error lamp will go off and operations will start again.

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7. WHAT TO DO WHEN...

7-10. WHEN THE PAPER JAMS When paper jams at the paper feed ring
Pull out the jammed paper towards you and remove it.

When the paper jams at the ejection gate

Press the EJECT key. The unit will start and eject the jammed paper.

If the paper does not come out even when the EJECT key is pressed, open the carrier cover and remove the jammed paper.

Door

Paper

If the paper is not ejected completely as shown in the figure, remove the jammed paper with your hand.

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
8-1. WHEN THE UNIT DOES NOT START EVEN WHEN THE START/STOP KEY IS PRESSED

Is the door open? Is the paper receiving table full with paper? Has a problem occurred inside the peripherals? If the subtract display method is used, is the NO.
OF SETS window showing 0?

n Close the door. The unit can be operated. n Remove the paper. Operations will start. n Check the cause and correct it. Operations will start. n Input the number of sets or press the CLEAR key to set the add display method.

8-2. WHENTHE PAPER JAM ERROR LAMP LIGHTS UP ALTHOUGHTHE PAPER is BEING FED PROPERLY
Was a different type of paper used halfway through the operation? n If the paper used is changed to a different type, be sure to press the PRESET key.

8-3. WHEN NO-FEEDING OCCURS FREQUENTLY

Is the paper feed pressure too weak? Is the paper feed pressure too strong? Is the paper feed ring or paper separator dirty? Has the paper feed ring or paper separator worn
out?

n Raise the paper feed pressure. (Turn the adjusting knob to the right.) n Lower the separator pressure. (Move the adjusting lever to the left.) n Clean. Refer to 9. DAILY CLEANING AND REPLACING EXPENDABLE PARTS on page 37. n Replace the parts. * Contact your nearest dealer.

Is the paper feed pressure too strong? Is the separator pressure too weak?

8-4. WHEN MULTI-FEEDING OCCURS FREQUENTLY

n Lower the paper feed pressure. (Turn the adjusting knob to the left.) n Raise the separator pressure. (Move the adjusting lever to the right.) n Clean. Refer to 9. DAILY CLEANING AND REPLACING EXPENDABLE PARTS on page 37. n Replace the parts. * Contact your nearest dealer.

Is the paper feed ring or paper separator dirty? Has the paper feed ring or paper separator worn
out?

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

8-5. WHEN E-1 IS DISPLAYED ON THE NO. OF SETS WINDOW

The paper receiver horizontal movement mechanism is faulty. n Turn off the power switch, wait 30 seconds, and turn on the power again. If E-1 is displayed again, contact your nearest dealer.

8-6. WHEN E-2 IS DISPLAYED ON THE NO. OF SETS WINDOW

The paper feed table up/down mechanism is faulty. n Turn off the power switch, wait 30 seconds, and turn on the power again. If E-2 is displayed again, contact your nearest dealer.

8-7. WHEN E-5 IS DISPLAYED ON THE NO. OF SETS WINDOW

The maintenance counter is faulty. n Turn off the power switch and turn it on again. If E5 is displayed again, contact your nearest dealer.

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9. DAILY CLEANING AND REPLACING EXPENDABLE PARTS

Cleaning the Unit Using paper feed rings, paper separators, etc. (parts carrying the paper) which are dirty with ink or paper powder will cause paper-feeding problems. Therefore, clean these parts occasionally according to the following procedure.

While pressing the paper feeding shaft in the direction of the arrow, pull out the shaft edge at the right of the shaft.
Pull out the paper feed shaft.

Paper feed shaft

Joint section

Wipe parts dirty with ink or paper powder with a cloth moistened with neutral detergent or alcohol, etc.

Joint section

Paper feed ring Paper feed shaft

Clean also the paper separator of the table whose paper feed shaft has been removed.
Remove the shaft first before cleaning.

Paper separator

Replacing Expendable Parts If the paper feed ring or paper separator has worn out, ask your nearest dealer to replace them for you.

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10. SPECIFICATIONS
Name Model No. of tables Paper feeding method Paper carrying method Paper feed table capacity Paper sizes

DC-10 mini
Desktop 10 3-rings paper separator Roller belt 28 mm (Fine quality paper:64g/m2, equivalent to 280 sheets) Smallest:A5 (148x210) Largest:A3SR (320x450) But the smallest paper (A5) can only be fed horizontally and the largest paper (A3SR) be collated in the NORMAL mode. The SORT mode can be carried out only for size A3 (297x420) and smaller. Medium quality paper, fine stencil paper, fine quality paper (52.3 to 128 g/m2) Sheet 35 sets/min. or 55 sets/min. But it depends on the specifications of the downstream processing device if it is used. 55 mm (Fine quality paper:64 g/m2, equivalent to 550 sheets) The PRESET key is used to distinguish the paper feed tables used No-feeding, multi-feeding, paper jamming No-paper detection, door open detection, paper receiving table full detection, downstream processing device error detection Displayed on the control panel Carrier cover open/close, Tower B error (when towers are linked), Tower A error (when towers are linked), downstream processing device error, paper receiving table full, No paper on tables, no-feeding, multi-feeding, paper jamming 4-digit adding counter, 4-digit subtracting counter Forcible ejection function Selection of NORMAL mode/SORT mode (Paper sorted by left/right swing) Selection of SINGLE, CONTINUOUS, INTERLEAVING modes Collating speed can be changed in two levels AC230V/50Hz 1.5A When used:790 (W) x 500 (D) x 970 (H) mm (including the stabilizer) 66 kg

Paper quality Paper type Collating speed

Paper receiving table capacity Paper feed table detection Paper feed error detection Other detections

Error display

Counter Additional functions

Power supply Power consumption Size Mass (Weight)

Specifications and external dimensions may be changed, without prior notice, to upgrade the unit.
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