Dp205iia 203iia User Guide Ver1

DUPRINTER
DP-203 /203A ,DP-205 /205A

Instruction Manual
Ver.1
For this machine to be used safely, it MUST be

operated correctly and serviced regularly. Therefore,
read this Instruction manual thoroughly before using
the machine.
DUPLO CORPORATION
Keep this manual in a safe place where it can be consulted at any time.
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Copyright
2004
DUPLO SEIKO CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the DUPRINTER DP-2032 / 203A2 , DP-2052 / 205A2.
To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand
this manual before using this machine. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a
place to handy reference.
Precautions for printing and duplicating

There are restrictions on what you may print on the printer.
Please be aware that there are some printed materials that are illegal
even to possess.
1. Printed matters banned by law
Paper money, currency, government bonds and national and local
bonds cannot be duplicated, even if they are stamped with the
"sample" seal.
Paper money, currency and bonds, etc. that are valid in foreign
country cannot be duplicated.
Unused postage stamps and postcards cannot be duplicated
without governmental consent.
Government-issued papers pertaining to stamps, liquor and sales
tax laws cannot be duplicated.
2. Printed matters that need caution
Private-issued securities(stocks, bills and checks, etc.), passes and
tickets needs caution in duplicating unless a business is
duplicating them for needed amounts for their business needs.
Government-issued passports, public-and private-issued driver`s
licenses, permits, identifications, food stamps, etc. will need
caution in duplicating.
3. Copyrighted materials
Books, music, artwork, prints, maps, diagrams, movies, photography,
etc. are banned from duplicating outside the limits of private home
use and their related non-sale usage.
PLEASE NOTE
In the interest of upgrading our products, specifications and other data given in this
manual are subject to change without notice. If the manual contains anything that you
do not understand, contact the manufacturer for clarification.
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Contents
Safety Precautions
44
1. Before using the machine
11
Part names and their functions 11

Control panel 14
Printing process 16
2. Easy printing
17
Easy printing 17
3. Platemaking and printing procedure
19
Setting the document 22

Pressing the platemaking key 22
Entering the number of printed copies23
Pressing the print key 23
Setting the paper tray 19

Setting the paper stacker 20
Turning the power on 21
Checking the control panel 21
4. Various functions
24
When using a thick paper and/
or misfeed occurs 33
When using a thin paper and/or
double feed occurs 33
Confidential safeguard function34
To set confidential safeguard function 34
To clear 34
On-Line Print Function
(model : DP-203A2 / 205A2 only) 35
Drum unit 36
Changing the drum unit 36
Setting the drum unit 37
Tape cluster setting the tape cluster 39
Making plates of text/photographs 24

Adjusting the plate darkness 24
Changing the printing speed 25
Adjusting the printing position 25
Setting the enlargement and reduction 26
Setting the document size 27
Changing the image quality
in photograph mode28
Entering the number of sets 29
Setting the number of copies
for separate documents 31
Using a thick or thin paper
(Adjusting the feeder pressure) 33
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5. Replacing of consumable
40
Changing the ink pack 40

Changing the master roll42
Changing the master ejection core 45
6. Troubleshooting
46
Removing a master(eject error) 54
Removing a master(set error)56
Removing a jammed document 58
Trouble shooting for machine malfunction 59
OK Monitor 46
Removing a left paper jam
(feed tray side) 51
Removing a right paper jam
(print tray side) 52
1
2
3
7. Maintenance and inspection
60
Maintenance 60
Total counter 61
8. Specifications
62
Specifications 62
Original document/
copy paper specification 63
5
6
7
8
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Safety Precautions
About Machine Safety
Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the stickers affixed
to the machine. These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions to
prevent danger to you or other personnel, and to prevent damage to office
property. The meanings of these symbols and pictures are explained below.
WARNING:
Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is

ignored, death or serious injury may result.
CAUTION:
Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the

caution is ignored, medium injury or damage to property
may result.
Examples of pictorial symbols

A circle with a line through it indicates a prohibited action. The particular
act prohibited is indicated by a picture inside the circle. (In the example
shown here, the prohibited act is disassembly.)
A black disc indicates an instruction, or sometimes a prohibited action.
The instruction itself is indicated by pictorial symbols drawn in white on
the disc. (In the example shown here, the instruction is "Remove the
plug from the outlet.")
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WARNING
If the machine is used after heat, smoke, strange smell, or other

abnormality is detected, fire or electrical shock can result.
a Turn the main unit`s power switch to OFF.
Pull the power plug from the outlet.
Contact the sales distributor (or maintenance service
company).
Use only the power cord that is provided among the

accessories.
Insert the power cord plug firmly into the socket, so that
proper electrical contact is effected.
a Use of any other power cord could result in imperfect
grounding.
If grounding is imperfect and electrical leakage occurs, fire or
electric shock could result.
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Safety Precautions
If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments,

water, or other liquid) has gotten inside the machine, fire or
electrical shock can result.
a Turn the main unit`s power switch to OFF.
Pull the power plug from the outlet.
Contact the sales distributor (or maintenance service
company).
WARNING
Do not modify the machine.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
Do not remove the rear lid, cabinet, or cover from the

machine.
The interior contains high-voltage parts, which can cause
electrical shock.
Do not remove or insert the power plug if your hands are wet.
You can get electrically shocked.
Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord.

Do not place heavy objects on it, yank it, or unreasonably
bend it.
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WARNING
Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, or water

containers (including metal containers) on top of the
machine.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the liquid spills.
Do not use a source voltage other than that specified.

Do not connect multiple loads to a single outlet.
Before cleaning, pull the power plug from the outlet.

Prevent water and neutral cleansers from getting inside the
machine.
This action prevents not only breakdowns but electrical shock.
Maintenance a Refer to page 60
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Safety Precautions
Do not insert or drop metal, burnable material, or other matter

through the ventilation holes into the machine interior.
WARNING
Before moving the machine, pull the power plug from the
outlet.
If the cord is damaged, fire or electrical shock can result.
Pull the power plug itself, not the cord.

If you yank the cord, you can damage it (cause exposed
conductor, disconnection, etc.), resulting in fire or electrical
shock.
Do not place the machine in an unstable position, such as on

an unsteady support or sloping area.
If the machine drops or falls over, a person could get injured.
Do not place the machine in a humid or dusty area.

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Locations of warning stickers

Keep the WARNING and CAUTION stickers clean at all times.If stickers become
damaged or come off, replace them with new ones.
Safety Precautions
e
CAUTION
M7-T3060
Warning
Do not remove this cover. The

inside of the printer contains
movable cutting instruments,
contact with which could result
in injury.
J3-T3200
WARNING
Do NOT touch the drum or rollers
when you operate the jog switch.
Do NOT put hands Inside
machine while it is operatung.
Hands could get caught up
or crushed.
L5-T3020
No.
Parts No.
Name
Qty
q
w
e
J3-T3200
Warning Sticker 1
L5-T3020
M7-T3060
Warning Sticker 2
Caution Sticker 1
1
1
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GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL

Conventions Used in this Manual
WARNING:
Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is

ignored, death or serious injury may result.
CAUTION:
Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the

caution is ignored, medium injury or damage to property
may result.
IMPORTANT :
Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.

If these instructions are ignored, the machine my not be able
to operate at optimum performance, or may break down.
Note:
Introduces information that is useful for operation and

maintenance of the machine, or information about the
machines performance, etc.
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1. Before using the machine

Parts Names and Their Function
SUPPORT TRAY
DOCUMENT GUIDE
MACHINE EXTERIORS
SUPPORT TRAY
DOCUMENT
TRAY
1
DOCUMENT RECEIVING TRAY
DOCUMENT TRAY
CONTROL PANEL
SUPPORT TRAY
PAPER TRAY
FRONT COVER
POWER SWITCH
DRUM HANDLE
INK PACK HOLDER RELEASE LEVER

FRONT COVER
DRUM SECURING LEVER

DRUM UNIT
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INK PACK
This lever is lock or unlocks the drum

in stopping the drum position.
Before using the machine
ADF
THERMAL HEAD ESCAPE LEVER

MASTER SET SWITCH

MASTER HOLDER
ROLL MASTER
GUIDE LOCK SCREW
FEED PRESSURE LEVER
PAPER SET LEVER
PAPER FEED ROLLER

PAPER TRAY
PAPER GUIDE
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1
DOCUMENT TRAY
MASTER EJECTION BOX

LID RELEASE LEVER
MASTER EJECTION BOX
PAPER STACKER GUIDE
PAPER STOPPER
PAPER RECEIVING TRAY

MASTER EJECTION BOX
RELEASE LEVER
JOG SWITCH
PAPER STRIPPER FINGER
PAPER EJECTION ROLLER
JUMP PLATE
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MASTER EJECTION CORE
CONTROL PANEL
!8
!9
No.
!6
!7
@0
!5
Components
!4
!3
!2
!1
!0
Functions
PLATE MAKING " key
Starts plate making.
PRINT " key
Starts printing.This will not start plate making.When the tape cluster
have been installed,plate making will start automatically after end of
printing if the document is placed on the ADF.
TEST PRINT " key
Prints one copy.This is used to check the image position and contrast.
STOP " key
Stops printing.If this key is pressed while the machine is stopped,the

number of copies and plates will be displayed.
ALL CLEAR " key
Returns the control panel settings back to the standard mode.Hold

down for at least 0.5 second.
Key pad
Used for entering the number of prints.
=" key
Enters the number of prints and number of sets.To enter the number of
prints per document after a clear,press the = key.
CLEAR " key
Clears the display to 0" .Clears the number of prints only.
LCD panel
Displays number of prints and other machine settings.Displays error

messages when error is occurred.
!0
SELECT " key
Selects magnification and other functions.
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1
No.
Components
Functions
!1
MODE " key
Switches between normal mode and function mode.
!2
TEXT/PHOTOGRAPH " key
Each press of this key switches between the text mode and photograph mode.
!3
Document mode indicator

lamp
PLATE DARKNESS ADJUSTMENT
" key
Plate darkness indicator
lamp
PRINTING SPEED ADJUSTMENT
" key
Printing speed indicator
lamp
PRINTING POSITION ADJUSTMENT
" key
Printing position indicator
lamp
The lamp for the specified document mode lights.
OK Monitor
Indicates errors,LED to indicate the machine area.
!4
!5
!6
!7
!8
!9
@0
The plate darkness is adjusted with this key.

The lamp for the specified plate darkness lights.
The printing speed is adjusted with these keys.
The lamp for the specified printing speed lights.
The printing position(vertical) is adjusted with these keys.
The lamp for the specified printing position lights.
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Printing Process
The DUPRINTER goes through a process of"platemaking" and "printing".
"Platemaking"
In the "platemaking" process, the old master on the drum is removed while the thermal head
creates the scanned image on new master and loads it on the drum.
ROLL MASTER
MASTER EJECTION
BOX
DRUM
UNIT
THERMAL HEAD
"Printing"
In the "printing" process, the paper which is separated from the stack by the paper feed roller
and the paper separator unit are pressed to the drum by the pressure roller. There are small
holes in the image area of the master that is attached to the drum and ink that seeps from the
hole is transferred to the paper. The paper is separated from the drum unit by the stripper
finger. The paper is delivered to the paper receiving tray.
DRUM UNIT
PAPER FEED ROLLER
PAPER STRIPPER FINGER
PAPER
INK
PAPER RECEIVING TRAY
PAPER EJECTION ROLLER

PRESSURE ROLLER
PAPER SEPARATOR UNIT
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2. Easy Printing
Platemaking
Printing
Open the paper tray, set the paper,

and adjust the paper guide.
Open the paper receiving tray; then adjust the paper stacker
guide, paper stopper, and jump plate.
(See page 20.)
1
2
Turn on the power; then check the indication on the control

panel.
(See page 21.)
Easy Printing
Preparation
Set the original document face down in the ADF; then adjust
the document guide.
(See page 22.)
(See page 19.)
Press the PLATE MAKING

produced.
(See page 22.)
Check the finished product.
(See page 22.)
Enter the number of printed copies.
(See page 23.)
Press the PRINT

be printed.
key. One test-print will be
key. The number of copies entered will

(See page 23.)
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MEMO
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3. Platemaking and printing procedure

Setting the Paper Tray
Open the paper tray toward you Open

the paper tray toward you.
Lower the paper set lever.
PAPER TRAY
PAPER
Place the paper in the tray, and adjust

the paper guide to the width of the
paper.
Raise the paper set lever.
PAPER GUIDE
PAPER SET LEVER
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Platemaking and printing procedure
PAPER SET LEVER
Setting the Paper Stacker
Open the paper receiving tray.
Adjust the paper stacker guide and

paper stopper to the paper size marking.
Adjust the jump plate to the paper size

marking.
PAPER RECEIVING
TRAY
PAPER STACKER GUIDE
PAPER STOPPER
JUMP PLATE
PAPER STOPPER
After using the machine, push the paper

stopper inward as far as it will go, and
close the paper receiving tray back up.
Turning on the Power
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Turning the power on
1
ON
Turn the power switch to ON. The

power switch is ON when " I ", and OFF
when " K ".
OFF
POWER SWITCH
Checking the Control Panel
Check the control panel. When the

power is ON, the control panel displays
the initial settings.
Magnification, document
, and
plate darkness
can be changed as
needed.
Note:
When the magnification is 100%, no
indication will appear on the liquid crystal
display (LCD).
When the number of copies is set at 0, the
LCD will not indicate "0."
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0sht 1set
Setting the Document

SUPPORT TRAY
Open the support tray.
Adjust the document guide to the size of

the document; then set the document
face down.
Note:
Up to 10 original documents can be set at
one time.
Set the DOCUMENT SIZE.
(See page 62 and 63.)
Pressing the Platemaking Key
Press the PLATE MAKING
key. The
Check the finished product. Check the

registration and copy quality.
document will be automatically

forwarded and platemaking will begin.
When platemaking is finished, one test
print will be produced.
If the following settings are changed, return the document to the original position and make the plate again.
Magnification
Document mode
Plate darkness
Photo mode
Magnification
Document mode
a 100%, 94%, 86%, 81%, 70%, 115%, 122%, 141% (A/B size specifications)
100%, 94%, 77%, 74%, 64%, 121%, 129%, 141% (Inch size specifications)
/ Photograph
a Text
/ Lighter
a Auto AUTO / Darker
a Dark / Soft
S
See page 26
See page 24
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Plate darkness
Photo mode
See page 24
See page 28
Entering the Number of Printed Copies
KEY PAD
Using the number keys, enter the

number of copies you want to print.
0sht 1set
1234sht 1set
Example:If you enter 1, 2, 3, and 4, the LCD

will look like this:
aTo enter numbers of sets : See page 29.
aTo enter numbers of copies for separate
documents : See page 31.
Press the PRINT
key. When the
entered number of copies has been

printed, the machine will stop.
Note:
When the following documents are in the
ADF, platemaking / printing will be
automatically executed.
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Pressing the Print Key
4. Various functions
Making Plates of Text / Photographs
Press the DOCUMENT
key; then select
TEXT
.
or PHOTOGRAPH
S
TEXT
TEXT is appropriate for documents

containing characters only, and for blackand-white photograph documents that have
undergone dot processing.
:
PHOTOGRAPH
PHOTOGRAPH is appropriate for photograph

documents and color documents.
Note:
You can change the image quality of
photograph mode. (See page 28.)
Adjusting the Plate Darkness
There are three plate darkness settings; you

may select the desired darkness.
STD
STANDARD
Reads the darkness of the document, and

automatically makes plates with the optimal
darkness.
:
DARKER
Makes plates darker.

:
LIGHTER
Makes plates lighter.
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Changing the Printing Speed

Press
or
FASTER
STANDARD
SLOWER
for print speeds.
:
:
:
120shts/min
80shts/min
60shts/min
Adjusting the Printing Position

Press
or
of the PRINTING POSITION
key.
Print image moves up.
Print image moves down.
Adjustments of up to approximately
20mm (from top to bottom) can be made.
The lamp changes one position when a
shift of about 3mm is made.
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Various functions
Note:
Setting the Enlargement and Reduction
Press the MODE
key and switch to
the enlargement and reduction selection

display.
Enlargement and Reduction
1. ZOOM
Press the SELECT
key; then select
the desired enlargement and reduction.

Each time you press the key, the display
changes as shown in the figure below.
Magnification Display
A / B size Specifications
Inch size Specifications
100 %
100 %
94 %
94 %
86 %
77 %
81 %
74 %
70 %
64 %
141 %
141 %
122 %
129 %
115 %
121 %
Press the MODE
key and return to
the main display. The enlargement and

reduction is shown to the right of the
number of copies.
Example: If you select a reduction of 64%:
Main Display
0sht 1set 64%

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Setting the Document Size
Press the MODE
key and switch to
the document size selection display.

Document Size
2.DOCUMENT SIZE
Press the SELECT
key; then select
the document size.

changes as shown in the figure below.
Document Size Display

A / B size Specifications
DP - 205 / 205A
Inch size Specifications
DP - 203 / 203A
DP - 205 / 205A
DP - 203 / 203A
A4
10 914
LG
A4
B5
LG
LT
B5
A5
LT
ST
A5
POST
ST
POST
POST
POST
Press the MODE
key and return to
the main display.

Main Display
Osht 1set
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Various functions
B4
Changing the Image Quality in

Photograph Mode
Press the MODE
Press the SELECT
key and switch to
photograph mode (indicated in image

quality selection display).
Photograph Mode Image Quality
3 . P H O TO M O D E
key; then select
the image quality.

changes as shown in the left-hand
figure.
Image Quality
DARK
NORMAL
Darkens the half-tone light areas.
DARK
SOFT
Softens the outline`s highlighting.
SOFT
3
Main Display
Osht 1set
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Press the MODE

the main display.
key and return to
Entering the Number of Sets
Press the CLEAR

desired number of copies.
key to clear the
main displayed.
Main Display
0sht 1set
4
Main Display
Example: If you enter
1, 2, 3,
and
3
Main Display
1234sht 0set
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Press the =
key.
Various functions
the LCD will look like this:
1234sht 1set
4,
4
Main Display

desired number of sets.
5,
the LCD will
look like this:
1234sht 5set
Press the =
key.
Main Display
1234sht 5set
Note: When continuously inputting, repeat steps
2 thru 5.
Up to 15 original documents can be entered.

Printing stops after one set of copies are finished. Press the PRINT
key to
restart printing. (Using the optional tape cluster permits continuous printing.).
If two or more documents are set in the ADF,after all copies entered are
printed, platemaking and printing of the next document is automatically
executed.
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Setting the Number of Copies for

Separate Documents
Press the CLEAR
Press the =
will flash.
key to clear the
main displayed.
Main Display
0sht 1set
key, and the indication
4
Various functions
Main Display
0sht 1set
3
Main Display

desired number of copies. Starting from
the document set at the top of the ADF,
enter the number of copies.
1, 2, 3,
and
the LCD will look like this:
1234sht 1set
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4,
Press the =

desired number of sets.
key.
Main Display
1234sht 0set
Main Display
Example : If you enter
5 , the LCD will
look like this:
1234sht 5set
Press the =
key.
Main Display
1234sht 5set
Note: Repeat steps
2 thru 6 (for numbers of original documents only).
Up to 15 original documents can be entered.

Printing starts from the last group entered.
Printing stops after one set`s copies are finished. Press the PRINT
key to
restart printing. (Using the optional tape cluster permits continuous printing.)
After one document is printed, platemaking and printing of the next document
is automatically executed.
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Using a thick or thin paper(Adjusting the feeder pressure)

Adjust the feed pressure if you encounter a feeding error with thick or thin paper:
When using a thick paper and / or

Misfeed occurs
Set the feed pressure lever to "HEAVY PAPER".
When using a thin paper and / or

Double feed occurs
Set the feed pressure lever to "LIGHT PAPER".
Note:
HEAVY
PAPER
NORMAL
PAPER
LIGHT
PAPER
After the printing.

Please return the pressure lever to
"NORMAL PAPER" for the next person.
FEED
PRESSURE
4
Various functions
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Confidential safeguard function

By a simple procedure, the Printer can be programmed to confidential documentation.
or TEST
When confidential safeguard is set, printing can not be performed with PRINT
PRINT
keys.
Turning power off will not turn the confidential safeguard off.
Even with the confidential safeguard is on, plate making still functions.
Normal operation other than print or test print, can be performed.
Once the plate is made, the confidential safeguard will be cleared.
To Set Confidential Safeguard Function

Press and hold the CLEAR
press the STOP
key.
key, and
Beep tone will sound when confidential

safeguard is set.
To verify that confidential safeguard is

working. Hit PRINT
or TEST PRINT
key and it will not print with confidential
safeguard on.
PLS MAKE MASTER
To Clear
Press PLATEMAKING
key.
Once the plate making is performed, the

confidential safeguard is automatically
turned off.
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On-Line Print Function (model : DP-205A2 only)

This function allows you to make prints of documents directly from on-line data from personal computers.
IMPORTANT:
For details on connection and settings, and refer to the Printer Driver Operation Manual.
On-line Print Function

DUPRINTER
(REAR SIDE)
CONNECTOR
CABLE
Insert the cable from the computer into

the connector on the printer.
Set the size of the printing paper.

a See page 27
Connect the cable from the computer
into the printer as left figure.
Firmly fasten the locks on both sides of

the connector.
Use the print command of the computer

applications according to the manual.
Refer to the Printer Driver Operation
Manual about operation.
Platemaking and printing start automatically.
LOCK
Note:
When platemaking ends and printing
starts,you can again use the keys on the
control panel.
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Various functions
LOCK
1
2
3
Check that the top menu is displayed.
Drum unit
Changing the drum unit
JOG SWITCH
Press the JOG switch.

Hold down until the drum stops with a beep.
WARNING
Do NOT touch the drum or rollers when
you operate the jog switch.
Do NOT put hands inside machine while
it is operating.
Hands could get caught up or crushed.
Open the front cover.
Lift up the drum securing lever.

While lifting the lever up, pull out the
drum handle toward you, pulling it
straight out until it stops.
Taking the upper drum shaft with your

other hand, slightly lift up the front of the
drum and pull the drum out toward you.
FRONT COVER
DRUM SECURING LEVER
q Upper drum shaft
CAUTION
Do not touch the drum surface; the
ink will get on your clothes.
Hold the drum level and place it on a
flat, solid surface.
e
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Setting the drum unit

ROLLER
Hold the drum level and place the drum

guide roller onto the rail in the machine.
Holding the front up slightly, push in

about 10cm.
RAIL
DRUM
Lift the drum securing lever toward you

while pushing the drum in.
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Various functions
DRUM SECURING LEVER
Hold the drum level and push it in

gently until it stops.
DRUM SECURING LEVER
Push down the securing lever tightly

with the drum inside the machine.
Close the front cover.
Press the JOG switch.

Keep pressing until the drum stops with
a beep.
FRONT COVER
JOG SWITCH
WARNING
Do NOT put hands inside machine
while it is operating.
CAUTION
Slowly and gently
Avoid pressing and damaging the drum

surface with fingers etc.
It can stain your clothes, and the warp in
the drum surface may cause bad prints.
Always place the drum unit on flat and
stable surface.
Otherwise, the drum surface may be
damaged or warped and may cause bad
prints.
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Tape cluster
Setting the tape cluster
Tape cluster body
Open the tape cluster body.
Install the new tape.

Make sure it will wind off in the correct
direction.
Lift up the lever and pass the tape

through the slot.
CLUSTER TAPE
Lever
4
CLUSTER TAPE
4
5
Swing the tape cluster body back in.

aFor sectional printing, see p.29,
"Entering the Number of sets"
COVER
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Various functions
1cm
Make about 1cm of tape protrude out of

the slot.
5. Replacing of consumable
Changing the ink pack
Open the front cover.
Hold the ink pack holder release lever

and pull it toward you.
Pull up and remove the empty ink pack.
Twist open the cap of the new ink pack.
FRONT COVER
HOLDER RELEASE LEVER
INK PACK
INK PACK
INK PACK
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT leave an uncapped INK PACK for
a period longer then necessary.
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Insert the ink pack so that the groove on the

LIP fits into the "U" groove of the holder.
LIP
HOLDER
INK PACK
HOLDER
INK PACK
"u" GROOVE OF HOLDER
SET LINE
Push the ink pack to the set line on the

ink pack.
Push the side of the holder in with the

palm of your hand.
INK PACK
CAUTION
Do not operate the machine without
setting the ink pack.
FRONT COVER
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Replacing of consumable
Close the front cover.
Changing the master roll

Open the document receiving tray.
WARNING
Do not remove the cover affixed with
Warning Label 1.
Personnel can get injured by the
movable cutter installed inside.
THERMAL HEAD ESCAPE LEVER
Turn the master holder toward you while

pushing the thermal head escape lever.
Pull out the master.
Remove the master roll to pull up.
Remove the master holder from the

master roll.
MASTER HOLDER
MASTER HOLDER
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MASTER ROLL
GREEN LINE
YELLOW LABEL
5
6
Take out a new master roll from a bag.
Insert the master roll into the machine

so that the green line on the roll is facing
the control panel.
Peel off the seal.
Insert the master holders deeply into

both ends of the master roll. (Holders are
interchangeable.)
IMPORTANT:
Do not peel off the yellow label.
5
SEAL
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MASTER SET SWITCH
Pull out the master and insert the arrow

on the yellow label until it contacts the
roller.
YELLOW LABEL
THERMAL HEAD
ESCAPE LEVER
10
Push the master set switch.

The master will be pulled in, and cut
automatically.
If the master does not go in, push the
yellow label slightly back.
IMPORTANT:
If the master is wrinkled:push and hold the
master set switch again, and push down
the thermal head escape lever 2 or 3 times.
When the master stops, make sure that
you remove the trimmed piece of the
master.
11
Remove the trimmed piece of the

master.
IMPORTANT:
The cutter will operate and stop after the
master is cut.
Remove the cut piece left inside the
machine.
12
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Close the document receiving tray

gently.
Changing the master ejection core

MASTER EJECTION BOX
RELEASE LEVER
Open the paper receiving tray.(See page

20.)
Push the master ejection box release
lever. The master ejection box will open.
Open the box all the way until it stops.
Open the lid up by pushing the release

lever of the master ejection box lid.
Pull out the core and discard it by holding

the edges of the master ejection core.
MASTER EJECTION BOX
MASTER EJECTION BOX

LID RELEASE LEVER
There is ink on the master ejection

core; take care not to get it on your
clothing.
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Insert a new master ejection core and close

the master ejection box lid.Gently push
the master ejection box lid until it locks.
Close the master ejection box, and push
until it locks.
CAUTION
6. Troubleshooting
OK MONITOR
When a disposable part needs a replacement or the operator`s help is necessary due to an error,
the display will show a message and the OK MONITOR will show the area that needs attention.
CHANGE INK
There is no ink. Replace the old ink pack with a new one.
See p.40, "Changing the ink pack" for more details.
CHANGE MASTER
There is no master. Replace the master roll with a new one.
See p.42, "Changing the master roll" for more details.
EJECT.ROLL FULL
The master ejection core is full. Replace the core with a new
one. See p.45, "Changing the master ejection core" for more
details.
LOAD PRINT PAPER

There is no printing paper.
See p.19, "Setting the paper tray" for more details.
SET PAPER TRAY

The paper tray is not set. To set, lift the paper set lever.
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NO DRUM
There is no drum or it is installed incorrectly. Set the drum
unit on the machine.
See p.37 "Setting the drum unit" for more details.
FRONT COVER OPEN

Front cover is open. Close the cover.
FRONT COVER
ADF OPEN
The ADF cover is open. Close the cover.
ADF COVER
6
Document receiving tray is open. close the receiving tray.
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Troubleshooting
TOP COVER OPEN
PAPER LEFT JAM

Check the feeder side and remove the jammed paper.Follow
the instructions on p.51, "Removing a left paper jam (feed
tray side)".
PAPER RIGHT JAM

Check the delivery side and remove the jammed paper.
Follow the instructions on p.52, "Removing a right paper jam
(print tray side)".
MAST.EJECT ERROR
There is an old master on the drum. Remove all the masters
on the drum.
See p.54, "Removing the master(ejection error)" for more
details.
MASTER SET ERROR

There is an error during master Setting. Open the top cover
and remove the master that is left in the machine.
See p.56, "Removing a master (set error)" for more details.
ADF JAM
The document is jammed on the ADF. Remove the jammed
document in the ADF.
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--- WAIT ---
Printer is not ready. Please wait with the power

on. If the message remains after a few minutes,
turn the power off and contact your service
person.
MASTER MAKING
Appears while platemaking is in progress. Please

wait until platemaking is finished.
-- PRINTING --
Appears if you press while printing is not

finished. Please finish printing. When you want
to make a plate, press CLEAR C
and then
PLATEMAKING
.
PLS MAKE MASTER
Execute platemaking. Appears after you press

PRINT
and TEST-PRINT
in the
following situations: q when in confidential
safeguard mode, or w right after master set
error, or e right after distribution error.
SET KEYCARD
Insert the card into the keycard counter. If you

do not insert the card while the keycard counter
is connected, the printer cannot be operated.
6
Troubleshooting
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DRUM LOCK
Drum does not rotate. Turn off the power and

contact your service person.
CUTTER LOCK
Master cutter does not operate. Turn off the

power and contact your service person.
POWER(T.H)NG
Thermal head power is abnormal. Turn off the

power, wait for a few seconds, and then turn on
the power again. If this indication appears again,
turn off the power and contact your service
person.
ONLINE ERROR
Communication error occurred during on-line

platemaking. Check the connection cord and
retry. Turn off the power, wait for a few seconds,
and then turn on the power again. If this
indication appears again, turn off the power and
contact your service person.
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Removing a left paper jam (feed tray side)

If this message is indicated in the display
panel check the feeder side and remove the
jammed paper by following these steps:
PAPER LEFT JAM.
Push down the paper set lever to down

the paper tray.
Pull out the jammed paper as shown in

the diagram.
PAPER SET LEVER
Press the JOG switch until the drum

stops with a beep.
WARNING
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Troubleshooting
JOG SWITCH
Removing a right paper jam (print tray side)

If this message is indicated in the error
display panel check the delivery side and
remove the jammed paper by following these
steps:
PAPER RIGHT JAM.

MASTER EJECTION BOX
RELEASE LEVER

lever. The box will open toward you.
Remove the jammed paper.

Eject the paper that is printed halfway
by pressing the JOG switch.
Press the JOG switch to find the edge of

the paper; stop the drum at the position
shown in the diagram.
MASTER EJECTION BOX
Paper adhering to drum

JOG SWITCH
WARNING
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DRUM
Peel off the paper from the drum.
Pull the paper toward the ejection side

while pressing the JOG switch to peel
the paper off.
CAUTION
Make sure that the peeled paper do
not stick to your clothing.
JOG SWITCH
JOG SWITCH

stops with a beep.
6
MASTER
EJECTION BOX
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Troubleshooting
Close the master ejection box until it is

locked.
Removing a master (eject error)

If this message is indicated in the error
display panel, there is an old master on the
printing drum. Remove it by following these
steps:
MAST.EJECT ERROR
MASTER EJECTION BOX
RELEASE LEVER

lever. The box will open toward you;
continue opening until the box stops.
Press the JOG switch to stop the drum at

a position shown in the diagram.
MASTER EJECTION BOX
MASTER CRAMP
LEVER
JOG SWITCH
WARNING
w REMOVE MASTER
e CLOSE THE CLAMP
q OPEN THE
CLAMP
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Lift the lever toward you.

The master clamp will open and the edge
of the master will be released from the
clamp.
If the master is stuck, release it by hand.
Pull the front end of the master toward

you and press the JOG switch intermittently.
Continue until the master peels off.
CAUTION
Discard the old master, making sure
that it does not touch your clothing.
JOG SWITCH
JOG SWITCH

stops with a beep.
WARNING
Close the master ejection box until it is

locked.
MASTER
EJECTION BOX
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Troubleshooting
Make a plate again.
Removing a master (set error)

If this message is indicated in the error display panel, remove the master and remake
the plate by following these steps:
MASTER SET ERROR

Open the document receiving tray.
Remove the master out of the machine.
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Close the document receiving tray

gently. Verify that the OK monitor
indicator has switched off.
Make the master and print again.
PLS MAKE MASTER
Note:
key without
If you press the PRINT
executing platemaking,PLS PLATEMAKING
key will be displayed.
6
Troubleshooting
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Removing a jammed document

If this message is indicated in the error display panel, check the ADF and remove the
jammed document by following these steps:
ADF JAM
ADF COVER
Open the ADF cover.
Pull out the jammed document as shown

in the diagram.
Close the ADF cover gently.
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Trouble shooting for machine malfunction
The machine doesn't TURN ON.
Cannot make plates / print
Is power plug inserted?
Is a Massage displayed on
the ERROR DISPLAY?
Is the OK MONITOR lamp lit?
YES
NO
NO
Insert the power

plug securely.
See "OK MONITOR"

on page 46.
Is power switch ON?

YES
YES
NO
Turn the power
switch ON.
6
Please contact your service person.
Troubleshooting
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7. Maintenance and inspection

Maintenance
Alcohol
thinner
Clean the exterior as described in the

following procedure. Tightly wring a soft
cloth that has been soaked in water or
neutral detergent, and wipe dirt from the
surface.
Then, using a dry soft cloth, wipe away
remaining moisture.
Dust and clean the machine at least once a

week to avoid breakdowns.
Before cleaning, turn the power switch to
OFF and then pull out the power plug.
To clean the reader glass, use a dry soft cloth

and lightly wipe off any dirt.
WARNING
Before cleaning, pull the power plug from the outlet.

Prevent water and neutral cleansers from getting inside
the machine. This action prevents not only breakdowns
but electrical shock.
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Total counter
Total amount of print and platemaking can be shown on display panel.
Press the STOP
key while the Machine
is stopped. Print and platemaking amount

will be shown on Display Panel.
Total counter will appear while STOP
key is being pressed.
P1234500 F.12345
Example :
Print amount, 1,234,500
Platemaking amount, 12,345
Maintenance and inspection
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8. Specifications
Specifications
Product name / Model No.
Model
DUPRINTER DP-205
/ DP-205A
DUPRINTER DP-203
Table top
Platemaking method
Thermal digital system
Platemaking time
27 seconds (A4, same size)
Resolution
11.8 dot/mm (300dpi)
Scanning method
ADF / movable document
ADF capacity
10 sheets (64g/m 2,17 Ib)
Document type
Sheets
Image reading size
250mm 9 350mm
Document size
MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6"9 15"

M I N. 100mm 9 148mm, 4" 9 6"
Document weight
64g/m2 4 128g/m2, 17Ib 4 34Ib
Image area
/ DP-203A
A/B size : 250mm 9 350mm
A/B size : 204mm 9 288mm
Inch size : 10" 9 13.8"
Inch size : 8" 9 13.6" (204mm 9 347mm )
Paper capacity
(Feed and receiving trays)
500Sheets (64g/m2, 17 Ib)
Paper size
MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6"9 15"

M I N. 100mm 9 148mm,
4"9 6"
Paper weight
53g/m2 4 210g/m2, 14 Ib 4 56 Ib
Printing speed
120 pages/minute (60 4 120 pages/minute , 3 steps adjustment)
Reduction size
A / B size : 141%,122%,115%,94%, 86%, 81%, 70%

Inch size : 141%,129%,121%,94%, 77%, 74%, 64%
Printing position adjustment
20mm, 13/16"(Top 4bottom direction total adjustment)
Image modes
Text mode, Photograph mode
Contrast control
3 steps
Ink supply method
Full automatic control
Color printing
Drum unit exchange control (600cc)
Master feeder
Roll master automatic feed
Plate ejection
Complete automatic ejection plate rolling method
Option
Drum units
Tape cluster
I/F kit (mountable to DP-205 / 203
only) :
Compatible with an IEEE1284 compliant bi-directional parallel interface only
On-line
Power source
DP-205A / 203A
includes as standard equipment :
Compatible with Windows 95/98/Me ,Windows 2000/XP professional/home edition
120V Type; 120V

230V Type; 230V
Closed
10%, 60Hz, 2.0A

10%, 50Hz, 1.2A
Size of machine
600mm(W) 9 598mm(D) 9 524mm(H)

23.6"(W) 9 23.5"(D) 9 20.6"(H)
Opened 1004mm(W) 9 598mm(D) 9 600mm(H)
39.5"(W) 9 23.5"(D) 9 23.6"(H)
Weight
68kg
Operating temp.
10tC 4 30tC
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Original document/Copy paper Specification

8 Acceptable Document
Document Weight:
Document Size:
ADF Capacity:
Note:
64g/m24128g/m2, 17Ib434Ib
MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6" 9 15"
MIN. 100mm 9 148mm 4" 9 6"
10sheets (64g/m2, 17Ib)
Do not place the following types of documents in the ADF:

Documents with tears or large binding holes.
Severely curls documents or documents with sharp folds.
Clipped or stapled documents.
Carbon-backed paper or other documents which might not feed smoothly.
Transparencies and other highly transparent documents.
8 Acceptable Copy paper

Copy Paper Weight:
Copy Paper Size:
Copy Paper Capacity:
Note:
53g/m24210g/m2, 14Ib456Ib
MAX. 271mm 9 382mm, 10.6" 9 15"
MIN. 100mm 9 148mm 4" 9 6"
(Feed and Receiving Trays) 500Sheets (64g/m2, 17Ib)
Specifications
Do not use the following types of Copy Paper:

Copy paper with tears or large binding holes.
Severely curled paper or paper with sharp folds.
Clipped or stapled paper.
Carbon-backed paper or other paper which might not feed smoothly.
Coat paper or other copy paper that does not absorb ink well.
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MEMO
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DUPLO CORPORATION
Duplo building, 1-6, Oyama 4 chome, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 229-1180,Japan
TEL : +81-42-775-3602
FAX : +81-42-775-3606
E-mail : info@duplo.com
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DUPRINTER

DP-203 /203A ,DP-205 /205A

For this machine to be used safely, it MUST be

Complies with the provisions defined by the regulations listed below.

Precautions for printing and duplicating

1. Before using the machine

Part names and their functions 11

3. Platemaking and printing procedure

Setting the document 22

Setting the paper tray 19

Making plates of text/photographs 24

Changing the ink pack 40

Changing the master ejection core 45

7. Maintenance and inspection

Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the

Examples of pictorial symbols

If the machine is used after heat, smoke, strange smell, or other

Use only the power cord that is provided among the

If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments,

Do not remove the rear lid, cabinet, or cover from the

Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord.

Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, or water

Do not use a source voltage other than that specified.

Before cleaning, pull the power plug from the outlet.

Maintenance a Refer to page 60

Do not insert or drop metal, burnable material, or other matter

Pull the power plug itself, not the cord.

Do not place the machine in an unstable position, such as on

Do not place the machine in a humid or dusty area.

Locations of warning stickers

Do not remove this cover. The

GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL

Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the

Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.

Introduces information that is useful for operation and

1. Before using the machine

INK PACK HOLDER RELEASE LEVER

DRUM SECURING LEVER

This lever is lock or unlocks the drum

Before using the machine

THERMAL HEAD ESCAPE LEVER

DOCUMENT RECEIVING TRAY

GUIDE LOCK SCREW

FEED PRESSURE LEVER

PAPER SET LEVER

PAPER FEED ROLLER

MASTER EJECTION BOX

MASTER EJECTION BOX

PAPER STACKER GUIDE

PAPER RECEIVING TRAY

PAPER STRIPPER FINGER

PAPER EJECTION ROLLER

Before using the machine

MASTER EJECTION CORE

PLATE MAKING " key

Starts plate making.

PRINT " key

TEST PRINT " key

STOP " key

Stops printing.If this key is pressed while the machine is stopped,the

ALL CLEAR " key

Returns the control panel settings back to the standard mode.Hold