Riso EZ Series Specifications Page 1

1Riso shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of this manual.As we are constantly improving our products, th

Getting AcquaintedControl Panels10Sub Control Panel1) Free Reproduction Size Display (For EZ3XX only) ()p.38)Shows the enlargement/reduction ratio sp

CleaningCleaning100Scanner Glass and White Roller of the ADF unit (Option)Gently wipe the Scanner Glass, and the White Roller several times with a sof

CleaningCleaning101Printer ExteriorIn order to protect the machine from dust, wipe the machine exterior periodically with a soft cloth.If using cleans

Check & Error Display102TroubleshootingCheck & Error DisplayWhen an error occurs on the machine or when consumables or other sections are not

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display103When the indicator [Area *3] blinksCheck error locations and error numbers (Error Number Display) and tak

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display104A-02A master has not been correctly wrapped around the Print Drum (Cylinder).BCaution:• The Print Drum (Cyl

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display105A-01A-34A master has not been correctly set. Open the Master Making Unit Cover, remove the master roll, and

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display106J-02A paper jam has occurred on the Paper Receiving Tray section.Remove the paper jammed on the Paper Recei

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display107When the indicator [Area *3] blinksCheck error locations and error numbers (Error Number Display) and tak

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display108d-05A master roll has not been set or has not been correctly set.Set a master roll correctly and close the

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display109When the indicator [Area *3] lightsBecause the entire master roll has been consumed, set a new master rol

Getting AcquaintedControl Panels1112) Interface Key/Indicator ()p.32)When connected with a computer (optional kit needed), switches between line conne

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display110When the indicator [*2] is off and “H” is shown on the Print Quantity Display [*4].In order to assure opt

TroubleshootingCheck & Error Display111Use the following procedure to enter necessary information.1 Enter a parameter using the Print Quantity ke

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips112Troubleshooting TipsIf any problems occur during printing, check the following items and take appropriate proced

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips113An error indication does not disappear even though consumables (ink, master roll) are set.The consumables (ink,

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips114In the Book shadow editing, the position for shadow erasure is shifted.Custom-size paper has been placed on the

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips115The edges of printed copies are smudged with ink.Larger size of paper than the original was placed on the Paper

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips116Printed images are faint.Printed texts are blurred.If the machine is not used for an extended period of time, in

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips117Paper gets jammed in the ADF unit (Option).There is any paper caught in the ADF unit (Option).Pull the ADF Origi

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips118Paper goes over the receiving tray stopper.--- Follow the steps to level the receiving tray as follows:1) Fold

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips119Paper is not smoothly fed from the Paper Feed Tray.(skipped paper, or multiple-sheet feeding)The print paper is

Safety Guide - Installation12Before Starting to UseSafety Guide - InstallationThis section describes the precautions to be observed when installing th

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips120The machine repeats the master-making process for each original.“Collate Copies” or “Collate” was selected for p

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Optional Accessories122AppendixesOptional AccessoriesA variety of optional accessories are available to enhance the capabilities of the machine.For de

AppendixesSpecifications123SpecificationsRISO EZ391Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1The pollution degree of the

AppendixesSpecifications124RISO EZ371Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1 The pollution degree of the usage environ

AppendixesSpecifications125RISO EZ331Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1 The pollution degree of the usage environ

AppendixesSpecifications126RISO EZ301Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1 The pollution degree of the usage environ

AppendixesSpecifications127RISO EZ231Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1 The pollution degree of the usage environ

AppendixesSpecifications128RISO EZ221Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1The pollution degree of the usage environm

AppendixesSpecifications129RISO EZ201Note:• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*1The pollution degree of the usage environm

Before Starting to UseSafety Guide - Installation13Power connectionAWARNING:• Do not overload the electrical outlet or extension cord, nor damage the

AppendixesFeature List130Feature ListFeature EZ391/EZ371/EZ331/EZ301EZ231/EZ221/EZ201Standard Reproduction Ratio {{Zoom { NADot process { NAScanning l

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132IndexSymbols* Key ... 8+ Key ...

Index133Ii fit indicator ...8, 102, 110Idling ...

Index134Print Position Adjustment ... 50Print Position Adjustment Indicator ... 8Print Positi

Before Starting to UseConnection with a Computer (Option)14Connection with a Computer (Option)With an optional interface board (RISO PC Interface Card

Before Starting to UseConnection with a Computer (Option)15Software InstallationBefore printing from a computer connected to the machine via a USB cab

Before Starting to UsePaper Recommendations16Paper RecommendationsSize and Weight RestrictionsThe table shows the specifications of the usable print p

Before Starting to UsePaper Recommendations17Tips for Better Paper FeedingTo prevent paper jams and misfeeds, follow the directions below:• When using

Before Starting to UseOriginals18OriginalsSize and Weight RestrictionsUsable originals are as follows.• Originals are scanned according to the size of

Before Starting to UseOriginals19Maximum Printing Areas and MarginsThe maximum printing areas are as follows.Important!:• No matter which size of orig

2ContentsWelcome to the RISO EZ Series Model ... 5Getting Acquainted 6Funct

Before Starting to UsePreparing to Print20Preparing to PrintSetting up the Paper Feed Tray1 Open the Paper Feed Tray. 2 Load paper.Place paper in th

Before Starting to UsePreparing to Print21Adding or Replacing PaperWhen you add paper or replace with paper of a different size at the time of printin

Before Starting to UsePreparing to Print22Setting up the Paper Receiving Tray1 Open the Paper Receiving Tray. Pull the Paper Receiving Tray down unti

Before Starting to UsePreparing to Print23zFor plain paper with images lopsided on pagePress to open the two Paper Arrangers on the more heavily print

Before Starting to UsePreparing to Print246 Set the corrugators.(For EZ2XX only)Lower the corrugators to the inside of the Paper Guides.Note:• Usuall

Before Starting to UsePreparing to Print25z Closing the Paper Receiving Tray (For EZ2XX only)When closing the Paper Receiving Tray, first slide the Pa

Safety Guide - Handling and Operation26Basic OperationsSafety Guide - Handling and OperationThis section describes the precautions to be observed when

Basic OperationsSafety Guide - Handling and Operation27• The machine has precision parts and driving parts inside. Do not handle the machine in other

Basic OperationsBasic Process28Basic ProcessThe machine presents two basic operational processes; master-making process and printing process.z Process

Basic OperationsBasic Operations29Basic OperationsPrinting from a Paper Document or Book1 Turn the power on. The power switch is located on the lower

Contents3Setting up for Scanning Originals 34Selecting the Image Processing Mode [Line, Photo, Duo] ... 3

Basic OperationsBasic Operations30z When placing in the ADF unit (Option) Use the ADF unit if you are printing multiple originals in succession. Place

Basic OperationsBasic Operations318 Press the key.After printing has been finished, return the set-tings to the initial settings.9 Remove the prin

Basic OperationsBasic Operations32Printing with Data Generated by a Computer (Optional Kit Required)1 Set the power switch to (ON) to turn the power

Basic OperationsBasic Operations334 Send document data from the com-puter.While the machine is receiving data, the indi-cator blinks.When data-rece

Selecting the Image Processing Mode [Line, Photo, Duo]34Setting up for Scanning OriginalsSelecting the Image Processing Mode[Line, Photo, Duo]In order

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsScanning Originals Written with Pencils [Pencil]35Scanning Originals Written with Pencils [Pencil]This function allow

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsProcessing Photos with Dot Screening [Dot Process] (For EZ3XX only)36Processing Photos with Dot Screening [Dot Proces

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsEnlarging and Reducing Originals [Enlargement/Reduction]37Enlarging and Reducing Originals [Enlargement/Reduction]You

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsEnlarging and Reducing Originals [Enlargement/Reduction]38Enlarging and Reducing with the Zoom Function [Zoom] (For E

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsScanning Originals Having Faint or Dark Contents [Scanning Level Adjustment]39Scanning Originals Having Faint or Dark

Contents4Replacing and Disposing Consumables 88Replacing the Ink Cartridge...

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsReproducing Bound Documents [Book Shadow Edit]40Reproducing Bound Documents [Book Shadow Edit]This function erases th

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsPrinting Originals Side-by-Side [2-Up Printing]41Printing Originals Side-by-Side [2-Up Printing]The same or different

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsPrinting Originals Side-by-Side [2-Up Printing]42Note:• When using the ADF unit (option) for two-original printing, y

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsPrinting Originals Side-by-Side [2-Up Printing]43Paper orientationBefore printing, check the orientations of the orig

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsPrinting Originals Side-by-Side [2-Up Printing]44Operational Procedure1 Place an original.z When placing on the Glas

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsPrinting Originals Side-by-Side [2-Up Printing]454 Start the master-making process.z When placing originals on the G

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsAutomatic Printing [Auto-Process]46Automatic Printing [Auto-Process]With “Auto-Process” selected, enter the number of

Setting up for Scanning OriginalsSaving Ink [Ink Saving]47Saving Ink [Ink Saving]Setting the Ink Saving mode before making masters will allow the mach

Producing Proof Copies [Proof]48Setting up for PrintingProducing Proof Copies [Proof]After adjusting the print position and density, you can produce

Setting up for PrintingAdjusting the Print Density [Print Density Adjustment] (For EZ3XX only)49Adjusting the Print Density [Print Density Adjustment]

Welcome to the RISO EZ Series Model5Welcome to the RISO EZ Series ModelThank you for purchasing this printing machine that produces clear prints with

Setting up for PrintingAdjusting the Print Position [Print Position Adjustment]50Adjusting the Print Position [Print Position Adjustment]Use the Verti

Setting up for PrintingChanging the Print Speed [Print Speed Adjustment]51Changing the Print Speed [Print Speed Adjustment]You can select the print sp

Automatic Sorting into Groups [Program]52Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]“Program” features printing into multiple groups of s

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]53z Program B (Multi-Page Mode)From a single original, up to 9999 copies can be made.Each orig

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]54Setting Up for Programed Printingz From a single original document, print into multiple grou

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]555 Enter the number of set using the Print Quantity keys.To set the next group, go to step 6

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]569 Press the key.A proof copy is printed.Check the print result; and if necessary adjust t

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]57z From multiple original documents, reproduce a pre-assigned number of sheets (Program B)1

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]586 Place an original.z When placing on the Glass Platen.Place an original on the Glass Plate

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]59Saving ProgramsStore frequently-used program settings for later retrieval and printing.A tot

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Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]60Retrieving a ProgramStored programs can be retrieved for printing.1 Press the [P] key to tu

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]61Making changes to Stored ProgramsThe settings of the stored programs can be changed.1 Retri

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]62Clearing Programs1 Press the [P] key to turn on its indi-cator.Note:• To cancel program mod

Advanced FeaturesAutomatic Sorting into Groups [Program]635 Press the key.Selected program settings are cleared.Note:• Press the [P] key to cancel

Advanced FeaturesIdling Action [Idling]64Idling Action [Idling]Idling action prevents the machine from printing the first several copies with faint in

Advanced FeaturesProtecting Confidential Documents [Confidential Mode]65Protecting Confidential Documents [Confidential Mode]After printing is complet

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]66Customizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]You can change the init

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]6708Auto idling timeNone 6 hours 12 hours09 2-Up printing interval time None 15

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]6814 Minimum print quantitySpecify the minimum number of copies to be printed f

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]6921 2-UP printing restoration setting*1Set the automatic restoration setting f

Getting AcquaintedFunction and Name of Each Part71) Platen CoverOpened and closed when placing the original.2) Sub Control Panel ()p.10)3) Glass Pl

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]7050 Quantity DisplayThe number of copies for A4-sized (Letter-sized) and small

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]7170 Base IP address setting (For EZ3XX only)Set an IP address for the machine.

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]7290 ID Counter Report Output*2Prints out a listing of machine usage details fo

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]73Operation ProcedureThis section explains how to set items in the Custom Setti

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]745 Press the key to complete the set-tings.The changed contents are program

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]75IP Address SettingWhen connecting a computer, you need to set IP addresses on

Advanced FeaturesCustomizing the Initial Settings [Custom Setting Mode]766 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter an IP address up to the fourth field.7 Pres

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management77Setting Up User ManagementThis machine is equipped with a User Management function to ensure security and

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management78Registering Administrator/Users [Create User] In order to set the User Management function, the administr

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management796 Enter the PIN code.Enter the PIN code (up to four numeric digits except 0) using the Print Quantity ke

Getting AcquaintedControl Panels8Control PanelsMain Control Panel1) Check & Error Display ()p.102)Indicates error locations and status.2) indic

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management80Setting Up the Management ON/OFFThe administrator must be registered in advance from “Create User”. ()p.7

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management81Suspend a userYou can enable or disable any user from using the machine.A disabled user is not allowed to

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management82Setting the Upper Limit of the User’s UsageSet the Total Count Limit or Master Count Limit. Limits up to

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management83Clearing the TC or MC for each userYou can clear the current TC or MC for each user. You can also clear t

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management84Reset all User CountersYou can clear the count of both copy and master for all users in a single procedur

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management85Setting the ID Counter Report ReminderIf the counting result is output regularly on a specific day of the

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management86Output the ID Counter ReportThe listing of the use of the machine by all users is printed.Important!:• Th

Advanced FeaturesSetting Up User Management87Clearing all User Management Function SettingsThe settings for all users including administrator is clear

Replacing the Ink Cartridge88Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesReplacing the Ink CartridgeWhen the Ink Cartridge becomes empty, the Ink Replacement i

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesReplacing the Ink Cartridge894 Insert the new Ink Cartridge.Align the arrow on the Ink Cartridge with the mark

Getting AcquaintedControl Panels916) + KeyUse when setting up for programed printing or when changing the initial settings.17) × KeyUse when setting u

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesReplacing the Master Roll90Replacing the Master RollWhen the entire Master Roll is consumed, the Master Replacement

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesReplacing the Master Roll916 Remove the depleted Master Roll.Note:• Dispose the depleted Master Roll according to

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesReplacing the Master Roll92Tip:• If you cannot insert the leading edge of the master well, use the following proced

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesEmptying the Master Disposal Box93Emptying the Master Disposal Box1 Pull out the Master Disposal Box.If the Master

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesEmptying the Master Disposal Box94Tip:The Master Disposal Box of this machine can be locked by a padlock or other m

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesDisposal of Depleted Consumables95Disposal of Depleted ConsumablesDispose the depleted Ink Cartridges, Master Rolls

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesRemoving and Installing the Print Drum (Cylinder)96Removing and Installing the Print Drum (Cylinder)When replacing

Replacing and Disposing ConsumablesRemoving and Installing the Print Drum (Cylinder)975 Install the Print Drum (Cylinder).Align the mark with the

Safety Guide - Cleaning98CleaningSafety Guide - CleaningThis section describes the precautions to be observed when cleaning the machine.Read this sect

CleaningCleaning99CleaningThermal Print HeadClean the Thermal Print Head each time you replace the Master Roll. Open the Master Making Unit Cover, and