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
WARNING and consequently, the unit is incorrectly handled.

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

Safety Symbols

The % symbols warn of possible danger.

The specific danger is shown inside the %.
Beware of Electric Hazard (In this example, the symbol warns of possible electric hazard.)

The symbols show prohibited acts.

The specific prohibited act is shown inside the .
Disassembly Prohibited (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

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 Table of Contents
1. WARNINGS .................................... 5 7-5. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR
Lamp Blinks Quickly in Red ................... 32
2. PRECAUTIONS .............................. 8 7-6. When the CARRIER COVER OPEN
2-1. Precautions in Installation ........................ 8 Lamp Lights Up ...................................... 33
2-2. Component Parts ..................................... 9 7-7. When the PAPER FULL
2-3. Attaching the Parts ................................ 10 Lamp Lights Up ...................................... 33
7-8. When the PERIPHERALS
3. NAMES OF EACH PART .................. 12 Lamp Lights Up ...................................... 33
7-9. When the PERIPHERALS
4 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF Lamp Blinks ........................................... 33
CONTROL PANEL PARTS ............... 13 7-10. When the Paper Jams ........................... 34

5. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE......... 16 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......... 35

5-1. Stacking the Paper ................................ 16 8-1. When the Unit does not Start Even When
5-2. Stacking According to Paper Size ......... 17 the START/STOP Key is Pressed ......... 35
5-3. Stacking Paper for the SINGLE Mode ... 17 8-2. When the PAPER JAM ERROR Lamp
5-4. Stacking Paper for Lights Up Although the Paper is Being
the CONTINUOUS Mode ....................... 18 Fed Properly .......................................... 35
5-5. Stacking Paper for 8-3. When No-Feeding Occurs Frequently ... 35
the INTERLEAVING Mode .................... 18 8-4. When Multi-Feeding Occurs
Frequently .............................................. 35
6. OPERATING PROCEDURES ........... 19 8-5. When “E-1” is Displayed on
6-1. Procedures for Using the Unit ................ 19 the NO. OF SETS Window .................... 36
6-2. PRESET Key ......................................... 26 8-6. When “E-2” is Displayed on the
6-3. SORT Mode and NORMAL Mode ......... 27 NO. OF SETS Window .......................... 36
6-4. SINGLE, CONTINUOUS, 8-7. When “E-5” is Displayed on the
and INTERLEAVING Modes .................. 28 NO. OF SETS Window .......................... 36
6-5. Dip Switches .......................................... 30
9. DAILY CLEANING AND REPLACING
7. WHAT TO DO WHEN ........................ 31 EXPENDABLE PARTS ..................... 37
7-1. When the PAPER FEED TABLE ERROR
Lamp Lights Up in Green ....................... 31 10.SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 38
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

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 1. 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 : AC-230V +–10%

6%

• Variable frequency : 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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 1. 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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 1. 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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 2. 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 : 10° to 35°C,

temperature change rate : Below 10°C/h
• Humidity : 20 to 85%RH,
temperature change rate : 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
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 2. INSTALLING THE UNIT

2-2. COMPONENT PARTS

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

ó ò ô

ö õ ú

ù û ü

Quantity Fig. No. Name Quantity

ó õ
Fig. No. Name
1 Power cord 1
ò ú
Jogger unit

ù
1 Stabilizer 1
ô
Paper receiving table
10 Instruction manual 1
ö û
Auxiliary paper feed table
1 1
ü
* Support
Guide for feeding A5 paper
horizontally * Screw (MSKW6x10) 1

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

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 2. INSTALLING THE UNIT

2-3. ATTACHING THE PARTS

1 Attach the jogger unit ó.

ó
Remove the two ornamental screws attached to the
unit and attach the jogger unit .

ó
<Parts Used>
Jogger unit ................................. 1

Ornamental
Jogger unit screws

• Screw on the stopper screws lightly and push

Jogger unit
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.

Reinforcement Plate (lower)

2 Attach the paper receiving table ò. Back jogger

Set screw

ó Adjust the left jogger to the B4 mark and move the Jogger (right)

ò Remove the two stopper screws attached to the

right jogger to the right completely.

ô Push the back jogger of the paper receiving table

unit.

in the direction of the arrow so that the paper

receiving table runs onto the jogger unit.
Note Jogger (left)
If the back jogger moves to and fro when you move the Paper receving table
paper receiving table to the left and right with your
hand, it indicates that the table has been attached
properly.

ò ................. 1
<Parts Used>
Paper receiving table
Paper receiving plate

ö Screw on the stopper screws lightly and push

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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 2. INSTALLING THE UNIT

3
ô
Attach the auxiliary paper feed table
Auxiliary paper feed table
.

ô
Insert the hook of the auxiliary paper receiving table
into the pillar of the unit.

ô ......... 10
<Parts Used>
Auxiliary paper feed table

4 Connect the power supply cord to the

connector of the unit.

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

Power cord

5 For details of using the guide for ö

feeding A5 paper horizontally, refer to
step 9 on page 18.
Guide for
feeding horizontally

6 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
Tower A
plate

Screw Stabilizer

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 3. NAMES OF EACH PART

Movable guide
Fixed guide
Control panel 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 Function

ó NO. OF SETS
window
• 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.

ò “+” Key Increases the displayed number by 1 each time it is pressed.

ô “–” Key Decreases the displayed number by 1 each time it is pressed.

ö PAPER
Lights up
in green
Indicates the paper feed table has run out of paper.
FEED
Blinks in
TABLE green
Indicates that no paper has been fed.
ERROR
Lights up
lamp Indicates that the paper has jammed.
in red
Blinks in Indicates that several sheets of paper have been fed together (multi-feeding).
red
Blinks quickly Indicates that multi-feeding cannot be detected for the paper used.(excessivly thick
in red
paper or paper with large black area.)

õ CARRIER COVER Lights up when the door is open, the bridge cover is open when towers are connected,
or when these covers are not closed properly.
OPEN lamp

ú TOWER B ERROR lamp Lights up when an error has occurred in Tower B.

(For linked towers)

ù Dip Switches Use to stop the functions of the paper jam sensor, multi-feed sensor, etc., when they
are defective.

û PERIPHERALS Lights up when an error has occurred in the downstream processing device, carrier
bridge (for linked towers) or paper ejection unit (for linked towers).
lamp
Blinks when the paper has jammed at the gate of each unit.

ü PERIPHERALS IN Lights up when a downstream processing devices is connected and used.

USE lamp

† PERIPHERALS key Use to select ''Use" or ''Don't Use" when downstream processing devices is connected.

° FAST lamp Lights up when the collating speed is fast.

¢ SLOW lamp Lights up when the collating speed is slow.

£ SPEED key Use to select ''FAST" or ''SLOW" collating speed.

§ PRESET key • 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.

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 4. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL PARTS

No. Name Function

• 123 key 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.

¶ CLEAR key • 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.

ß PAPER Press this key when the paper has jammed. The paper will be ejected.
EJECTION key * The unit will stop automatically after four seconds, even if this key is pressed
continuously.

® TOWER A Lights up when an error has occurred in Tower A.

ERROR lamp
(For linked towers)

© PAPER FULL lamp Lights up when the paper receiving table is full (with the collated paper).

™ SORT MODE Lights up when the SORT mode is set (mode that sorts the collated sets).
lamp

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

¨ PAPER Use to select the SORT or NORMAL mode. Each time it is pressed, either one will be
RECEIVING key set.

≠ SINGLE MODE In this mode, all paper on the paper feed table will be fed. Normally, this mode will be
lamp set when the power switch is turned on in the INTERLEAVING mode.

Æ CONTINUOUS This mode will be set when the power is turned on in the normal COLLATING mode.
MODE lamp 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.

Ø INTERLEAVING Lights up when the INTERLEAVING mode is set.

MODE lamp 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.

∞ COLLATION When this key is pressed, the mode will change in the order of
MODE key 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.

± START lamp Lights up when the unit is operating.

≤ START/STOP key Use to start or stop the unit.

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 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.

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 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
<Tower A Initial Setting Operations> <Operations when initial
Order settings have been changed>

2 ---------------------------------------- Turn on the power Turn on the power

3 ---------------------------------------- Adjust the paper feed pressure Adjust the paper feed pressure
4 ---------------------------------------- Adjust the paper separator Adjust the paper separator
pressure pressure

5 ---------------------------------------- Stack the paper Stack the paper

6 ------------------------ Initial
Settings

7 -- Peripherals “OFF”
Turn off/on the
ON
peripherals

8 -- OFFSET/
STRAIGHT Select the OFFSET/
Mode ------------ “OFFSET” STRAIGHT mode

9 ---------------------------------------- • Adjust the paper Adjust the paper

receiving stopper receiving stopper

10 -------------------------------------- • Adjust the jogger Adjust the jogger

11 Collating Select the collating speed

Speed ---------- “Slow”

12 -------------------------------------- Preset Preset

13 NORMAL, ALTERNATIVE,
INTERLEAVING Modes Set the mode (NORMAL,
ALTERNATIVE, or
--------------------- “NORMAL INTERLEAVING)
Mode”

14 Add/ Subtract Select the add or subtract

Function ------- “Add” function

15 -------------------------------------- Start Start

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 6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

1 In ser t th e p o w e r c o r d in t o t he
electrical outlet.

2 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

3 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

4 Set the separator pressure adjusting

lever to the center (normal).
Paper separator pressure adjusting
lever
• When the lever is moved to the right, the pressure
will be ''strong". When moved to the left, the
pressure will be ''weak".

5 Stack paper on the paper feed table.

Movable guides Fixed guides

• Insert the paper along the fixed guides until it Paper

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 mode-
SINGLE, CONTINUOUS, or INTERLEAVING.

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 6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

6 Push the movable guides lightly

against the sides of the paper.

7 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.
PERIPHERALS key
It will remain off as long as no downstream PAPER RECEIVING key
processing devices are connected.
....................................................... The lamp goes off

8 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.

9 Set the paper receiving stopper. Paper receiving

(This step is not required if using the stopper
downstream processing device.)
Window
• 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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ö
• When using A5 paper, push in the paper receiving
Guide for
stopper completely and then attach the guide feeding
for feeding horizontally provided with your unit horizontally
as shown in the figure.
Paper receiving
stopper

10 Set the jogger (left). Paper scale

(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

Jogger (left)
it.
• When using A5 paper, adjust the jogger (left) to
the A4 mark. (As paper is fed horizontally)

NORMAL Mode Jogger (right)

ó Move the right guide of the jogger unit inside

completely.

ò Take out one sheet of paper on the paper feed table

and place it on the paper receiving table along the

ô
normal guide.
Set the jogger (left) so that it is about 5 mm away Jogger (left)
Paper
from the paper.

5mm

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 6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

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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 6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

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.
COLLATION MODE key
• 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.

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.

ó 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.

ò Press the 123 key again.

blink. Like step ó, use the + or – key to set this third
The third “0.” on the NO. OF SETS window will

digit.

ô Press the 123 key again.

blink. Like step ó , use the + or – key to set this
The second “0.” on the NO. OF SETS window will

second digit.

ö Press the 123 key again.

Like step ó, use the + or – key to set this first digit.
The first “0.” on the NO. OF SETS window will blink.
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õ 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
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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.
ó When the PRESET key is pressed, paper will be
ò Hold the set of paper ejected and check that the
fed from the paper feed table for one set.

Paper
paper has been fed properly. If it has, press the
START/STOP key and start operations.

• 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 input”–1.

ô When problems occur such as no-feeding, paper

ö When multi-feeding occurs, check the cause.
jams, etc. 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.

õ 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.

INTERLEAVING Mode 123 key

+ key
• 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

1 Inputting between how many sets the

interleaf is to be inserted
ó Press the COLLATION MODE key for more than
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

ò
– key is pressed.

ô
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,

ö
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,

õ
input for this first digit.
Press the 123 key again. The NO. OF SETS
window will display the number of sets required
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2 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 COLLATION
how many sets the paper are to be collated into, MODE key
and operations can be carried out.

• To re-input the number, press the CLEAR key.

ó ö
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.

3 Pressing the COLLATION MODE Key

<NORMAL, ALTERNATIVE Modes> <INTERLEAVING Mode>

123 Key or
MODE Key Mode for MODE Kee
SINGLE Input the
inputting the Stand-by
Lon number of sett
number of setss

M C
L
O E
D A
E
Shor
Shor starting
R
K
e K
y MODE Key e
y
Lon

Check the number MODE Key MODE KeK

ALTERNATIVE of sets specifiee Shor

MODE Key : COLLATION MODE key

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

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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 Setting

OFF ON OFF ON Cover
1 Detects paper jamming at 1st table Yes No
2 Detects paper jamming at 2nd table Yes No
3 Detects paper jamming at 3rd table Yes A
No
4 Detects paper jamming at 4th table Yes No B
5 Detects paper jamming at 5th table Yes No
A
6 Detects paper jamming at 6th table Yes No
7 Detects paper jamming at 7th table Yes No C
8 Detects paper jamming at 8th table Yes No Dip Switches
9 Detects paper jamming at 9th table Yes No
0 Detects paper jamming at 10th table Yes No

1 Detects multi-feeding at 1st table Yes No

2 Detects multi-feeding at 2nd table Yes No
3 Detects multi-feeding at 3rd table Yes No
4 Detects multi-feeding at 4th table Yes No
5 Detects multi-feeding at 5th table Yes No
B
6 Detects multi-feeding at 6th table Yes No
7 Detects multi-feeding at 7th table Yes No
8 Detects multi-feeding at 8th table Yes No
9 Detects multi-feeding at 9th table Yes No
0 Detects multi-feeding at 10th table Yes No

Not
1 Overlap small effective Effective
Not
2 Overlap big effective Effective

3 Paper full detection Yes No

4 UNIT- bridge detection Yes No
C
5 Don’t use
6 Don’t use
7 Don’t use
8 Don’t 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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7-1. 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.
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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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7-6. 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
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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

1 Press the EJECT key.

The unit will start and eject the
jammed paper.

2 If the paper does not come out even

Door
when the EJECT key is pressed, open
the carrier cover and remove the
jammed paper.

Paper

3 If the paper is not ejected completely

as shown in the figure, remove the
jammed paper with your hand.

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8-1. WHEN THE UNIT DOES NOT START EVEN WHEN THE START/STOP KEY IS PRESSED
ó Is the door open? n Close the door. The unit can be operated.

ò Is the paper receiving table full with paper? n Remove the paper. Operations will start.

ô Has a problem occurred inside the peripherals? n Check the cause and correct it. Operations will start.

ö If the subtract display method is used, is the NO. n Input the number of sets or press the CLEAR key to
OF SETS window showing 0? 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 n If the paper used is changed to a different type, be sure
the operation? to press the PRESET key.

8-3. WHEN NO-FEEDING OCCURS FREQUENTLY

ó Is the paper feed pressure too weak? n Raise the paper feed pressure.
(Turn the adjusting knob to the right.)

ò Is the paper feed pressure too strong? n Lower the separator pressure.
(Move the adjusting lever to the left.)

ô Is the paper feed ring or paper separator dirty? n Clean.

Refer to “9. DAILY CLEANING AND
REPLACING EXPENDABLE PARTS” on page 37.

ö Has the paper feed ring or paper separator worn n Replace the parts.
out? * Contact your nearest dealer.

8-4. WHEN MULTI-FEEDING OCCURS FREQUENTLY

ó Is the paper feed pressure too strong? n Lower the paper feed pressure.
(Turn the adjusting knob to the left.)

ò Is the separator pressure too weak? n Raise the separator pressure.

(Move the adjusting lever to the right.)

ô Is the paper feed ring or paper separator dirty? n Clean.

Refer to “9. DAILY CLEANING AND
REPLACING EXPENDABLE PARTS” on page 37.

ö Has the paper feed ring or paper separator worn n Replace the parts.
out? * Contact your nearest dealer.

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

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

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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.

1 While pressing the paper feeding

shaft in the direction of the arrow, pull Paper feed shaft
out the shaft edge at the right of the
shaft. Joint section

Pull out the paper feed shaft.

2 Wipe parts dirty with ink or paper Joint section

powder with a cloth moistened with
neutral detergent or alcohol, etc.

Paper feed ring

Paper feed shaft

3 Clean also the paper separator of the

table whose paper feed shaft has Paper separator
been removed.

Remove the shaft first before cleaning.

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 DC-10 mini

Model Desktop

No. of tables 10

Paper feeding method 3-rings paper separator

Paper carrying method Roller belt

Paper feed table capacity 28 mm (Fine quality paper:64g/m2, equivalent to 280 sheets)

Paper sizes 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.

Paper quality Medium quality paper, fine stencil paper, fine quality paper (52.3 to 128 g/m2)

Paper type Sheet

Collating speed 35 sets/min. or 55 sets/min.

But it depends on the specifications of the downstream processing device if it
is used.

Paper receiving table capacity 55 mm (Fine quality paper:64 g/m2, equivalent to 550 sheets)

Paper feed table detection The PRESET key is used to distinguish the paper feed tables used

Paper feed error detection No-feeding, multi-feeding, paper jamming

Other detections No-paper detection, door open detection, paper receiving table full detection,
downstream processing device error detection

Error display 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

Counter 4-digit adding counter, 4-digit subtracting counter

Additional functions • 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

Power supply AC230V/50Hz

Power consumption 1.5A

Size When used:790 (W) x 500 (D) x 970 (H) mm (including the stabilizer)

Mass (Weight) 66 kg

Specifications and external dimensions may be changed, without prior notice, to

upgrade the unit.
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