Parts and Their Functions
This section provides you with the names and functions of all the parts of the machine.
For more information on optional products, parts and their functions, see e-Manual > Optional
Products/Software.
External View
This section contains an external view of the
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When the Cassette Module-AA1 and Staple
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Finisher-R1 Are Attached:
When the Cassette Module-AA1 Is Attached:
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Main Power Switch
Press to the "I" side to turn ON the machine.
LINE 1
Use this port to connect a fax line to the machine.
LINE 2
Use this port to connect the Super G3 2nd Line
Fax Board to the machine.
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Feeder
Originals placed in the feeder are automatically
fed sheet by sheet to the scanning area. The
feeder also automatically turns over two-sided
originals to make one- or two-sided copies.
Control Panel
The control panel includes the keys, touch panel
display, and indicators required for operating the
machine. (See "Control Panel Parts and Functions,"
on p. 38.)
Paper Drawer 1
Paper Drawer 1 holds up to 550 sheets of paper
(80 g/m
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Output Tray
Prints are output to this tray if the optional Staple
Finisher-R1 is not attached.
USB Port (1)
Use the USB port to connect USB memory,
external hard disks, and other devices to the
machine.
Right Cover of the Main Unit
Open this cover when clearing a paper jam inside
the main unit. (See e-Manual > Problem Solving.)
LAN Port
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the machine to a
network.
USB Port (2)
Use the USB port to connect external hard disks
and other devices to the machine. You can also
connect the machine to a computer using a USB
cable.
Multi-Purpose Tray
Use the multi-purpose tray to feed paper
manually, and for loading nonstandard paper
stock, such as envelopes. (See e-Manual > Basic
Operations.)