User GuideIM 2500/3000/3500/4000/5000/6000 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.

Front and Left View

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  1. Exposure glass cover/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.

    Placing an Original in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF)

  2. Exposure glass

    Place originals face down here.

    Placing an Original on the Exposure Glass

  3. Vents

    Prevent overheating.

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

  4. Control panel

    Names and Functions of the Control Panel

  5. Internal tray 1

    Copied/printed paper and fax messages are delivered here. And the paper is output under the paper holder attached inside the internal tray.

    Paper holder illustration
  6. Front cover

    Open to replace the toner cartridge or waste toner bottle.

    Replacing the Toner

    Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle

  7. Main power switch

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

    Turning On and Off the Power

  8. Paper trays (Trays 1–2)

    Standard paper trays. Load paper here.

    Loading Paper into the Paper Tray

  9. Lower paper trays

    Optional paper trays. Load paper here.

    Loading Paper into the Paper Tray

Note

  • When using paper holders, always follow the precautions below.

    • Be sure not to place objects in front of the paper holders. Doing so may cause paper jams.

    • After pulling out copied/printed paper, do not put it back under the paper holders. Doing so may result in malfunction and paper jams.

Front and Right View

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  1. ADF's extender

    Pull this extender out to prevent originals larger than B4 JIS or 81/2 × 14 size from falling.

  2. Bypass tray

    Use 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

  3. Paper guides

    When loading paper in the bypass tray, align the paper guides flush against the paper.

  4. Extender

    Pull this extender out when loading paper larger than A4Landscape, 81/2 × 11 in the bypass tray.

  5. Vents

    Prevent overheating.

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

  6. Lower right cover

    Open this cover to remove jammed paper.

  7. Right cover

    Open this cover to remove jammed paper.

Rear and Left View

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  1. Vents

    Prevent overheating.

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

  2. USB host interface

    Use the port to connect the IC card authentication device.

  3. USB 2.0 interface

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

  4. Ethernet interface

    Used the port to connect the machine to the network or to use the remote management service (RICOH @Remote) over the Internet.