User GuideIM 550/600 series

Guide to Names and Functions of Components

CAUTION

  • Do not obstruct the machine's vents. Doing so can result in fire as the internal components are overheated.

Region A and Region B symbols

Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia), (mainly Europe), or (mainly Asia)

Region B icon(mainly North America)

Differences in the functions of Region A and Region B models are indicated by two symbols.

Read the information indicated by the symbol that corresponds to the region of the model you are using.

Model-Specific Information

Exterior: Front and Left View

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  1. Auto Document Feeder (ADF)

    Lower the cover over originals placed on the exposure glass.

    If you load a stack of originals in the ADF, the ADF will automatically feed the originals one by one.

  2. Exposure glass

    Place originals facedown here.

    Printing Documents in Order of Priority

  3. Control panel

    Names and Functions of the Control Panel

  4. Tray extension

    Pull this fence to prevent paper from falling off.

  5. Main power switch

    To turn the power on and off, press the main power switch.

    Turning On and Off the Power

  6. Paper size dial

    Use this dial to specify the paper size. To use a paper size that is not indicated on the paper size dial, set the dial to "Asterisk". If this is the case, set the paper size using the control panel.

  7. Paper tray

    Standard paper tray. Load paper here.

    Loading Paper into the Paper Tray

  8. Left cover

    Open to access the waste toner bottle.

    Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle

  9. Waste toner bottle

    Waste toner is collected here. Replace the bottle when it is full.

  10. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheating.

  11. Standard tray

    Copied/printed paper and received fax pages are delivered here.

Exterior: Front and Right View

IM 550F/IM 600F

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  1. ADF tray extender

    Pull this extender out to prevent originals larger than A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait from falling.

  2. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheat.

  3. Extender for the bypass tray

    Pull this extender out when loading paper larger than A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait.

  4. Bypass tray

    Use the tray to copy or print on OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, and paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays.

    Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray

  5. Paper guides

    When loading paper in the bypass tray, align the paper guides with the edges of the paper.

  6. Front cover

    Open to access the inside of the machine and remove jammed paper.

    Open here to replace the print cartridge.

IM 600SRF

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  1. Extender for the finisher shift tray

    Pull this extender out when loading paper larger than A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait.

  2. Finisher shift tray

    Sorted or stapled papers are delivered here.

  3. ADF tray extender

    Pull this extender out to prevent originals larger than A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait from falling.

  4. Staple cartridge

    Staple cartridge for the finisher. Replace the cartridge when the staples run out.

  5. Right cover

    Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge.

  6. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheating.

  7. Extender for the bypass tray

    Pull this extender out when loading paper larger than A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait.

  8. Bypass tray

    Use the tray to copy or print on OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, and paper that cannot be loaded paper trays.

    Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray

  9. Paper guides

    When loading paper in the bypass tray, align the paper guides with the edges of the paper.

  10. Front cover

    Open to access the inside of the machine and remove jammed paper.

    Open here to replace the print cartridge.

Exterior: Rear and Left View

IM 550F/IM 600F

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  1. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheat.

    After large-volume printing, the ventilation fan may continue to work to lower the temperature inside the machine.

  2. Rear Cover

    Open to access the inside of the machine.

  3. USB2.0 Interface Type A

    Use the port to connect the IC card authentication device.

  4. USB2.0 Interface Type B

    Use the port to connect the machine and the computer with the USB cable.

  5. Ethernet port

    Use a network interface cable to connect the machine to a network.

  6. Optional interface board slot

    Optional interface boards can be inserted.

    Insert an optional wireless LAN interface board, IEEE 1284 interface board, Device server or File format converter.

IM 600SRF

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  1. Vents

    Holes for ventilating the inside the machine to prevent the internal components from overheat.

    After large-volume printing, the ventilation fan may continue to work to lower the temperature inside the machine.

  2. Rear cover

    Open to access the inside of the machine.

  3. Rear upper cover

    Open to remove jammed paper.

  4. USB2.0 Interface Type A

    Use the port to connect the IC card authentication device.

  5. USB2.0 Interface Type B

    Use the port to connect the machine and the computer with the USB cable.

  6. Ethernet port

    Use a network interface cable to connect the machine to a network.

  7. Optional interface board slot

    Optional interface boards can be inserted.

    Insert an optional wireless LAN interface board, IEEE 1284 interface board, Device server or File format converter.

Note

Interior: Front View

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  1. Print cartridge

    Messages appear on the screen when the print cartridge needs to be replaced, or a new cartridge needs to be prepared.

    Replacing the Toner

Guide to Functions of the Machine's Internal Options

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  1. SD memory card options

    • VM card

      With this card, you can install embedded software applications.

    • XPS card

      Allows you to print XPS files.

    • IPDS unit

      Allows you to print using Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS).

      Installing SD Card Options

    • PostScript3 unit

      Allows you to output using genuine Adobe PostScript3.

    • Fax connection unit

      Allows you to send and receive faxes via a different machine that has the fax unit installed.

    • OCR unit

      Allows you to use OCR unit.

  2. Optional interface units

    • Wireless LAN board

      Allows you to communicate over a wireless LAN.

    • IEEE 1284 interface board

      Allows you to connect to an IEEE 1284 cable.

    • Device server

      Allows you to add an Ethernet port to the machine and use two IP addresses at the same time.

    • File format converter

      Allows you to download the documents that are stored in the Document Server.

To install the following option, contact your service representative.

  • Enhanced Security HDD

    Allows you to enhance the security of the hard disk by using an encryption function that is compliant with FIPS 140-2.

Note

  • If you want to use two or more SD cards that can be inserted in the same slot, contact your sales or service representative.