Kyocera KM-2050 Basic Operation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Kyocera Manuals
  4. All in One Printer
  5. KM-2050
  6. Basic operation manual
Kyocera KM-2050 Basic Operation Manual

Kyocera KM-2050 Basic Operation Manual

Kyocera km-2050: user guide
Hide thumbs Also See for KM-2050:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Online Manual , Service Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Kyocera KM-2050

Summary of Contents for Kyocera KM-2050

  • Page 2 This Operation Guide is for 1650, 2050, and 2550. This Operation Guide mentions that 1650 is a 16 ppm (prints per minute) model, 2050 is a 20 ppm (prints per minute) model, and 2550 is a 25 ppm (prints per minute) model. Note This Operation Guide contains information that corresponds to using both the inch and metric versions of this machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Names of Parts ... 1-1 Main Body ...1-1 Operation Panel ...1-4 Preparations ... 2-1 Loading Paper ...2-1 Note for Adding Paper ...2-1 Loading Paper into the Cassette ...2-2 Setting Paper in the Multi-Bypass Tray ...2-4 Multi-Bypass Tray Settings ...2-6 Connecting the Cables ...2-11 Connecting the Network Cable ...2-11 Connecting the Printer Cable ...2-11...
  • Page 4 Network Scanner Kit ... 4-10 Memory Card (CompactFlash) ...4-11 Hard Disk ...4-11 Additional Memory ...4-11 Optional Equipment ... 4-12 Maintenance ... 5-1 Cleaning the Machine ... 5-1 Replacing the Toner Container and the Waste Toner Box ... 5-5 Troubleshooting ... 6-1 If Trouble Occurs ...
  • Page 5 MAKING FULL USE OF THE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS OF THIS MACHINE Automatic selection of the copy paper of the same size as the original <Auto paper selection mode> (See page 3-2.) One-touch selection of the copy magnification ratio <Preset zoom mode> (See page 3-8.) Automatic sorting of copy sets <Sort copying>...
  • Page 6 Making a margin space on copies <Margin mode> (Refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Margin Mode.) Memorizing copy settings <Program function> (Refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Program Function.) Full range of optional equipment Document processor (See page 4-1.) Finisher (See page 4-6.) Making copies with clean edges...
  • Page 7 Fax kit (See page 4-10.) Hard Disk (See page 4-11.) Network scanner kit (See page 4-10.) Additional memory (See page 4-11.) Memory card (CompactFlash) (See page 4-11.)
  • Page 8 Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.
  • Page 9 Energy Star Program We have determined as a participating company in the International Energy Star Program that this product is compliant with the standards laid out in the International Energy Star Program. About the International Energy Star Program International Energy Star Program has as its basic goals the promotion of efficient energy use and the reduction of the environmental pollution that accompanies energy consumption by promoting the manufacture and sale of products that fulfill program standards.
  • Page 10 Please read this Operation Guide before using this machine. Keep it close to the machine for easy reference. Please read this Operation Guide before using this machine. Keep it close to the machine for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the machine marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the machine.
  • Page 11 symbol indicates that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol. [Alert of required action] [Remove the power plug from the outlet] [Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground connection] Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in this Operation Guide are illegible or if the guide itself is missing.

  • Page 12: Caution Labels

    IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the machine at the following locations for safety purposes. Be sufficiently careful to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner. Label 2 High temperature inside.

  • Page 13: Installation Precautions

    INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Environment Caution Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the machine to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the machine. Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt.

  • Page 14: Precautions For Use

    If the floor is delicate, when this product is moved after installation, the floor material may be damaged. During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, however, the machine is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when making an extremely large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant.

  • Page 15: Other Precautions

    Do not damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or damage to the laser.

  • Page 16: Cautions When Handling Consumables

    Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards. They could be damaged by static electricity. Do not attempt to perform any operations not explained in this handbook. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 17: Safety Of Laser Beam

    SAFETY OF LASER BEAM 1. Safety of laser beam This copier has been certified by the manufacturer to Class 1 level under the radiation performance standards established by the U.S.DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) in 1968. This indicates that the product is safe to use during normal operation and maintenance.

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions Regarding The Disconnection Of Power

    Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power Caution The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. Attention Le débranchement de la fiche secteur est le seul moyen de mettre l’appareil hors tension. Les interrupteurs sur l’appareil ne sont que des interrupteurs de fonctionnement: ils ne mettent pas l’appareil hors tension.
  • Page 19 Authorized Kyocera Dealer from whom the product was purchased. If the Kyocera Dealer is not able to provide service, write to Kyocera at the address below for the name and address of the Authorized Kyocera Dealer in your area or check our Website at www.kyoceramita.com/us.
  • Page 20 Guide to this Operation Guide This operation guide has the following chapters. The content of these chapters is summarized below to be used as a reference. 1 Names of Parts This chapter contains explanations on the names and functions of the parts of the machine and its operation panel.
  • Page 21 This guide describes how to install and set the printer driver software. PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera Mita printers. This Technical Reference contains the information about how the printing is performed using the PRESCRIBE commands as well as the font and emulation description.
  • Page 22 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Bold indicates key names. Courier indicates content of the message display. Note contain important information aside from the text. Italic refers to another page or other guide.
  • Page 23 IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND.
  • Page 24 Agfa Japan License Agreement 1. “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software. 2. You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols (“Typefaces”) solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan.

  • Page 25: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Main Body Original cover — Open/close this cover when setting the original on the platen. Output tray — Finished copies or printouts are stored on this tray. The output tray has a storage capacity of 250 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m²). Operation panel —...
  • Page 26 12 Platen — Set an original here for copying. Be sure to lay the original face-down and align the edge of the original flush up against the left rear corner of the platen. 13 Original size indicator plates — Be sure to set an original along these plates when setting it on the platen.
  • Page 27 20 Main power switch — Turn this switch on ( | ) before using this machine. 21 Main power switch cover — Open to operate the main power switch. 22 Handles for transport — Hold the four recessed portions at the right and left when transporting this machine.

  • Page 28: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel System Menu/Counter key and indicator — Press this key to set the job accounting function, adjust the default settings or set the machine. (For details, refer to Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 in Advanced Operation Guide.) Copier key and indicator — Press this key when using the copier functions of this machine. The Copier indicator will light up when the machine is in the copier mode.
  • Page 29 13 Margin key and indicator — Press this key to use the margin function. The Margin indicator will light up. (For details, refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Margin Mode.) 14 Sort key and indicator — Press this key to perform sort copying. The Sort indicator will light up.

  • Page 30: Auto Clear Function

    35 Stop/Clear key — Press this key to stop copying or to change the number of copies. Also press this key to return to the previous screen from a setting screen for copier functions or the like. 36 Start key and indicator — Press this key to start copying. Copying will start immediately if you press this key when the indicator is lit green.

  • Page 31: Message Display

    Message Display The message display on this machine indicates the operation status of the machine. Copier Basic Screen Ready to copy. 100% This screen is displayed when the Copier key is pressed. Reference Meaning number Indicates the current status of the machine and displays the message for required operation.
  • Page 32 Note The following procedure can also be used for changing the default settings of the printer functions. Press the System Menu/Counter key. Press the default. Press the Enter key. The same screen as displayed when MENU is selected on the printer basic screen is displayed.

  • Page 33: Preparations

    Preparations Loading Paper Paper can be loaded into either the cassette or the multi-bypass tray. For details on paper that can be used, refer to Appendix in Advanced Operation Guide, Paper. Note for Adding Paper After taking new paper out of its packaging, be sure to fan through the paper a few times to separate the sheets before loading that paper into the cassette or the multi-bypass tray.

  • Page 34: Loading Paper Into The Cassette

    Loading Paper into the Cassette Standard paper, recycled paper, and colored paper can be loaded into the cassette. Up to 300 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m²) or 100 sheets of thick paper (90 to 105 g/m²) can be set. Paper sizes that can be loaded are: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, Folio, 11 ×...
  • Page 35 Grasp the paper length adjusting tab and adjust the length guide to the paper size. Important! • Make sure that the length guide is flush against the paper. If there is space between the guide and the paper, set the length guide again. •...

  • Page 36: Setting Paper In The Multi-Bypass Tray

    Set the accompanying paper sheet so that the paper size set in the cassette can be identified from the front of the cassette. Gently push in the cassette. Important! When the machine will not be used for a long period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, put it in a storage bag, and seal the bag in order to protect the paper from moisture.
  • Page 37 Note When setting paper greater than A4R/8 × 11" (Letter), pull out the bypass tray extension to match the paper size. Adjust the sliders to the width of the paper to be set. Set the paper along the sliders and put it in until it stops.

  • Page 38: Multi-Bypass Tray Settings

    Multi-Bypass Tray Settings Set the following items for feeding paper from the multi-bypass tray. Paper Size Set the size of paper to be used from the multi-bypass tray. You can use irregular size paper by inputting the size. Note If the paper size is unknown or no particular paper size setting is required, select Universal Size.
  • Page 39 Press the Enter key. The Bypass Paper type screen is displayed. Proceed to Paper Type described below. Selecting a Size from Other Regular Sizes Sizes that can be set: Inch Specification — A3, B4, B5R, B5, A5R, B6R, A6R, HAGAKI, Folio, Executive, ISO B5, Envelope DL, Envelope C5, Envelope C4, Comm.
  • Page 40 Press the Enter key. Press the Press the Enter key. The Bypass Paper type screen is displayed. Proceed to Paper Type described below. Inputting a Paper Size Press the System Menu/Counter key. Press the setting. Press the Enter key. key or the key to select the paper size.
  • Page 41 Press the key or the key to select Input Size. Press the Enter key. Press the < key or the > key to set the vertical size. You can set the vertical size to 3 increments [98 to 297 mm in 1 mm increments]. Press the key to select the horizontal size.

  • Page 42: Paper Type

    Paper Type To set the paper type to be used in the multi-bypass tray, continue the procedure from Paper Size setting. Paper types that can be set: Plain, Transparency, Preprinted, Labels, Bond, Recycled, Vellum, Rough, Letterhead, Color [Colour], Prepunched, Envelope, Cardstock, Thick paper, High quality, Custom 1 (to 8) Press the Press the Enter key.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the Cables This machine can be connected either to a network or directly to a single computer. This section describes the procedures to make both types of connection. Connecting the Network Cable To connect this machine to a network, use an Ethernet cable (10Base-T or 100Base-TX). Open the main power switch cover located on the right side of the machine, turn the main power switch off ( ), and remove the power cord from the outlet.
  • Page 44 Connect the printer cable to the parallel interface connector or the USB interface connector located at the right side of the machine. Notes • Use the USB cable that complies with Revision 2.0 of the USB standard. (a rectangular Type A plug and a square Type B plug).

  • Page 45: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord to this machine. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector located at the right side of the machine. Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet. 2-13...

  • Page 46: Turning The Power On

    Turning the Power On Turn the power of this machine on. Open the main power switch cover located on the right side of the machine and turn the main power switch on ( | ). The machine starts to warm up. Once warm-up is completed, the Start indicator lights up green.

  • Page 47: Network (Tcp/Ip) Settings

    Network (TCP/IP) Settings Register the IP address of this machine. Notes • The IP address that should be registered here differs depending upon your network environment. Check with your network administrator before performing this setting. • If you use the following procedure to manually register the IP address, be sure to turn the DHCP setting Off and the TCP/IP setting On.
  • Page 48 Press the Enter key. Press the Press the Enter key. Press the Press the Enter key. Press the Press the Enter key. 2-16 key or the key to select TCP/IP. key or the key to select Change #. key or the key to select IP Address.

  • Page 49: Registering The Subnet Mask

    Use the numeric keys to input the IP address. Enter the first block of 3 digits of the address in the highlighted area. Press the # key. Enter the next block of 3 digits of the address in the highlighted area. Continue the same procedure for the other 2 blocks.

  • Page 50: Registering The Default Gateway

    Press the Enter key. Next, set the default gateway. Registering the Default Gateway To register the default gateway, continue the procedure from step 4 above. Press the Press the Enter key. Use the same procedure as steps 14 to 17 of IP address setting to input the address.

  • Page 51: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time, time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and summer time. Press the System Menu/Counter key. Press the default. Press the Enter key. Use the numeric keys to input the four-digit management code.

  • Page 52: Setting The Time

    Press the Enter key. Setting the Time Difference Press the Press the < key or the > key to set the time difference. Next, set the time. Setting the Time Press the Press the < key or the > key to set the current time. Next, set the summer time.

  • Page 53: Setting The Date

    Press the < key or the > key to select On or Off. Next, set the date. Setting the Date Press the key or the Press the < key or the > key to set the current year. Press the key or the Press the <...
  • Page 54 Press the < key or the > key to set the current day. After all the setting is complete, press the key to select End. Press the Enter key. Press the Reset key. The message display returns to the copier basic screen. 2-22 key or the Date/Time:...

  • Page 55: Language Setting

    Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the message display. The following languages are available for selection: Inch Specification — English, French (Français), Spanish (Español), and Japanese ( Metric Specification — English, German (Deutsch), French (Français), Spanish (Español), and Italian (Italiano) For details, refer to Chapter 3 in Advanced Operation Guide, Language Setting.
  • Page 56 Preparations 2-24...

  • Page 57: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This chapter explains the following operations. For other functions, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide. • Basic Copying Procedure • Zoom Copying • Duplex Copying • Split Copying • Sort Copying • Combine Copying • Interrupt Mode • Low Power Mode •...
  • Page 58 Select the desired copier’s functions to use. Select the copy paper. If Auto is displayed on the message display, copy paper of the same size as the original is automatically selected. To change the paper size, press the Paper Select key to select the desired paper source.
  • Page 59 Adjust the exposure. You can adjust the exposure either manually (manual exposure mode) or automatically (auto exposure mode) with automatic detection of the contrast of the original. (For details, refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Copy Exposure Adjustment.) Press the numeric keys to set the desired number of copies.
  • Page 60 If the optional fax kit is not installed: If the machine will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the main power switch off ( ). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outlet for safety purposes during the time the machine is not in use.

  • Page 61: Zoom Copying

    Zoom Copying The zoom ratio can be changed to reduce or enlarge the copies. The following modes are available for zoom copying. Mode Auto zoom ratio selection mode Zoom mode Preset zoom mode Auto Zoom Ratio Selection Mode Original images are reduced or enlarged according to the selected paper size.

  • Page 62: Zoom Mode

    Press the Auto%/100% key. Auto % is displayed on the message display. Press the Paper Select key to select the copy paper. The zoom ratio is displayed on the message display. Press the Start key. Copying starts. Zoom Mode With this mode, the zoom ratio can be set between 25 % and 200 % in 1 % increments.
  • Page 63 Press the Zoom key. Use the numeric keys to input the zoom ratio. The zoom ratio is displayed on the message display. (The display example shows a screen displayed when an operator enters 1, 1, and 8.) Press the Enter key. Press the Start key.

  • Page 64: Preset Zoom Mode

    Preset Zoom Mode With this mode, the zoom ratio can be set to one of the preset ratios. Set the original. Press the Zoom key. Press the zoom ratio. Press the Enter key. The zoom ratio is displayed on the message display. Press the Start key.

  • Page 65: Duplex Copying

    Duplex Copying Two-sided copies can be made from a variety of originals including double-page spread or two-sided originals. Note The optional duplex unit must be installed. The following modes are available for duplex copying. Mode 1 sided->2 sided [1-sided->2-sided] (2-side copying from 1-sided originals) Description One-sided originals are copied onto the front and back sides of the...
  • Page 66 Mode 2 sided->2 sided [2-sided->2-sided] (2-sided copying from 2-sided originals) Book->2-sided (2-sided copying from double-page spread originals) Set the original. Press the Duplex/Split Page key. Press the duplex copy mode from 1 sided->2 sided [1-sided->2-sided], 2 sided->2 sided [2-sided->2-sided], and Book->2-sided. 3-10 Description Front and back sides of originals are copied in the same way onto...
  • Page 67 Press the Enter key. If you have selected 1 sided->2 sided [1-sided->2-sided], proceed to the next step. If you have selected 2 sided->2 sided [2-sided->2-sided] or Book->2-sided, proceed to step 7. Press the key or the key to select the desired finished stitch side.

  • Page 68: Split Copying

    Split Copying Each page of double-page spread or two-sided originals is copied separately. The following modes are available for split copying. Mode 2 sided->1 sided [2-sided->1-sided] (Split copying from double-page spread originals) Book->1-sided (Split copying from 2-sided originals) Set the original. 3-12 Original Description...
  • Page 69 Press the Duplex/Split Page key. Press the key or the key to select the desired split copy mode from 2 sided->1 sided [2-sided->1-sided] and Book->1-sided. Press the Enter key. If you have selected 2 sided->1 sided [2-sided->1-sided], proceed to the next step. If you have selected Book->1-sided, proceed to step Press the key or the...
  • Page 70 Basic Operation If no original remains, press the Enter key. Copying starts. 3-14...

  • Page 71: Sort Copying

    Sort Copying Since copying in this mode is performed after multiple originals are scanned and memorized, a required number of collated copy sets can be produced. Note If the optional document processor is installed, you can select whether or not to turn on the sort mode at a default setting.
  • Page 72 Basic Operation If no original remains, press the Enter key. Copying starts. 3-16...

  • Page 73: Combine Copying

    Combine Copying Two or four originals can be reduced and copied onto a single sheet. Also borderlines of each original can be marked with solid lines or dotted lines. Note Both the original size and the copy paper size must be regular sizes. The following modes are available for combine copying.
  • Page 74 2 in 1 The orientations of the originals and the finished copy are shown below. When the originals are set on the platen: When the originals are set in the document processor: Note For the method of setting the 2 in 1 function, refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Combine Copying.

  • Page 75: In 1 (Horizontal Arrangement)

    4 in 1 (horizontal arrangement) The orientations of the originals and the finished copy are shown below. When the originals are set on the platen: When the originals are set in the document processor: Note For the method of setting the 4 in 1 (horizontal arrangement) function, refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Combine Copying.

  • Page 76: In 1 (Vertical Arrangement)

    4 in 1 (vertical arrangement) The orientations of the originals and the finished copy are shown below. When the originals are set on the platen: When the originals are set in the document processor: Note For the method of setting the 4 in 1 (vertical arrangement) function, refer to Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide, Combine Copying.

  • Page 77: Interrupt Mode

    Interrupt Mode The interrupt mode can be used to stop output of copying or another job temporarily and to output urgent copy or print data or received fax data. After the interrupt processing is complete, the interrupted job can be resumed. The following modes are available for the interrupt function.
  • Page 78 During Output Press the Interrupt key during output. Select Interrupt mode is displayed. Note If the machine has neither print data nor received fax data, Interrupt mode OK [Interrupt mode] is displayed. Proceed to step 4. Press the interrupt mode. Notes •...

  • Page 79: Low Power Mode

    Low Power Mode Pressing the Energy Saver key puts the machine into a resting state (low power mode) even when the main power switch is on. Only the Energy Saver indicator, Power indicator, and main power indicator will light up and the other indicators will go out on the operation panel.

  • Page 80: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode Pressing the Power key puts the machine into a resting state (sleep mode) even when the main power switch is on. Only the main power indicator lights up and all other indicators are turned off on the operation panel.

  • Page 81: Basic Printing Procedure

    Basic Printing Procedure Make sure that the machine’s printer or network cable and the power cord are properly connected before using this machine as a printer. Installing the Printer Driver For information on how to install the printer driver software, refer to the KX Printer Driver Operation Guide.
  • Page 82 Basic Operation 3-26...

  • Page 83: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment The following options are available for this machine. • Document Processor • Paper Feeder • Duplex Unit • Finisher • Job Separator • Key Counter • Fax Kit • Network Scanner Kit • Memory Card (CompactFlash) • Hard Disk •...

  • Page 84: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use Be sure not to use the following as originals in the document processor. In addition, originals with punched holes or perforations should be set so that the edge of the paper with the holes or perforations is facing away from the direction of insertion into the document processor. •...
  • Page 85 Notes • Before setting originals, make sure that there are no originals remaining on the original eject table. Originals left on the eject table may cause other originals to jam. • When setting multiple originals at one time, be sure to use originals of the same size. It is, possible, however to use different size originals of the same width (for example, 11 ×...

  • Page 86: Setting Originals On The Platen

    Setting Originals on the Platen When copying from an original which cannot be set in the document processor, open the document processor and set the original directly on the platen. Notes • Before opening the document processor, make sure that there are no originals remaining on the original table or on the original eject table.

  • Page 87: Paper Feeder

    Paper Feeder In addition to the cassette(s) provided with the main body, a paper feeder (with cassettes that can hold 300 sheets each) can be used. • The number of sheets that can be accommodated: 300 sheets (standard paper, 64 to 105 g/m²). •...

  • Page 88: Finisher

    Finisher The finisher stores a large quantity of copies and can sort multiple copy sets by shifting the position of ejection for each one. It can also staple collated copy sets. The number of sheets that can be stored in the finisher and the specifications of stapling are shown below.

  • Page 89: Adding Staples

    • The paper sizes are marked on the finisher tray extension. Open paper output guide 1 or 2 according to the paper size. • When stapling large paper such as A3, B4, 11 × 17" (Ledger), and 8 process tray extension to prevent the paper from dropping.

  • Page 90: Clearing Staple Jam

    While holding the staple holder with one hand and the new staple cartridge with the other hand, insert the cartridge into the holder with care about the direction. Note The arrow on the staple cartridge indicates the insertion direction. Push the staple cartridge all the way into the holder and remove the paper tape around the staple cartridge by pulling it.

  • Page 91: Job Separator

    Remove the staple jammed at the end (side on which staples are set). Lower the face plate of the staple holder to its original position. Insert the staple holder into the insertion slot as it was. Insert it completely until it clicks. Close the stapler front cover.

  • Page 92: Key Counter

    Key Counter The key counter is used to confirm the amount of usage of the copier functions. It is useful in managing copier usage for each department, section, etc. as well as in the company overall. Setting the Key Counter Set the key counter securely in the key counter slot.

  • Page 93: Memory Card (Compactflash)

    Memory Card (CompactFlash) The memory card is a microchip card to which optional fonts, macros, and forms can be written. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot located on the right side of the machine. Hard Disk The hard disk is used for storage of print data of printer. To use all the e-MPS functions, the hard disk must be installed.

  • Page 94: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment The locations for attaching options are shown below. Available Options The following options are available for this machine. Document Processor Duplex Unit Finisher Job Separator 4-12 Additional Memory Paper Feeder Hard Disk Key Counter Fax Kit Network Scanner Kit Memory Card (CompactFlash)
  • Page 95 Optional Equipment Document Processor This equipment automatically feeds and scans multiple-sheet originals one by one. Up to 50 originals can be set at one time. Two-sided originals are automatically turned over so that both sides can be scanned. Paper Feeder Cassettes the same as the cassette provided with the main body (300-sheet cassette) can be added below the cassette of the main body.
  • Page 96 Optional Equipment 4-14...

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the Machine For safety purposes, always remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning operations. Cleaning the Original Cover Open the original cover and wipe the back side of the cover with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or mild neutral detergent.

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Slit Glass

    Cleaning the Slit Glass If copies appear soiled, such as black lines appearing on the copy image while using the optional document processor, the slit glass A is dirty. Wipe the slit glass with a dry soft cloth. Important! Never use water, thinner, organic solvents or alcohol. Note For cleaning the inside of the main body, see Replacing the Toner Container and the Waste Toner Box on page 5-5.

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Transfer Roller

    Move the brush from the left side to the right side along the separation needle as shown in the illustration to remove any dirt or dust. Close the left cover. Cleaning the Transfer Roller Open the front cover. Remove the cleaning brush. Pull the left cover handle up to open the cover.
  • Page 100 While turning the left transfer roller gear to turn the roller as shown in the illustration, move the brush from the left side to the right side along the roller to remove any dirt or dust. Close the left cover.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Toner Container And The Waste Toner Box

    Replacing the Toner Container and the Waste Toner Box When message Unable to copy. Please Add Toner [Cannot copy. Add toner, resume copying.] is displayed on the message display and the machine stops, add toner. Replace the toner container together with the waste toner box. Notes Add toner only when Add Toner is displayed on the message display.
  • Page 102 High voltage is present in the charger section. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of electrical shock. Use the cap attached to the center of the old waste toner box to cover the opening. Turn the toner container release lever A to the left to pull out the toner container.
  • Page 103 Place the old toner container in the plastic bag provided for disposal. While holding the charger cleaner rod, gently pull it out as far as it will go and push it in again. Repeat this operation two or three times. Note Do not use excessive force to pull the rod or attempt to pull it out completely.
  • Page 104 (16/20 ppm model) While holding gently the grid cleaner with your left hand, pull out the electrical charge section as far as it will go and push it back until the portion B does not touch the white pad of the grid cleaner. Repeat this operation several times.
  • Page 105 Hold the toner container horizontally and shake it from side to side five times or more. Insert the knob, which comes with the toner container, into the middle white gear of the drive section located at the back of the container. Turn the knob clockwise, as indicated by the arrow, completely two or three times.
  • Page 106 Close the front cover. After use, always dispose of the toner container and the waste toner box in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. Note In order to ensure the best copying quality, in addition to the cleaning done when changing the toner container, regularly (about once per month) carry out step 7 on page 5-7 and step 4 on page 5-4.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If Trouble Occurs If trouble occurs with this machine, carry out the items indicated below. If the trouble persists, contact your service representative. Symptom Items to check Nothing is displayed on the Is the power plug connected to an AC operation panel when the outlet? main power switch is...
  • Page 108 Symptom Items to check The copies come out too Is the auto exposure adjustment mode dark. set? Is the manual exposure mode set? A moire pattern (the Is the original a printed photograph? phenomenon where the dots do not appear to be lined up properly but seem to be grouped together in patterns) appears on the...
  • Page 109 Symptom Items to check Black lines appear on Is the slit glass dirty? copies when copying from the optional document processor. Wrinkling occurs in copies. Is the separation needle dirty? Black or white vertical lines Is the electrical charge section dirty? appear on copies.

  • Page 110: Displayed Messages

    Displayed Messages When any of the following message appear on the message display, take the indicated action. Message Close ## cover. Add paper in cassette. [Place paper in P cassette.] Add paper in cassette. ## size (###) Set cassette. [Close paper cassette.] Check paper size.
  • Page 111 Message Call for service. Time for maintenance Memory is full. Paper misfeed. Reset all original in DP. Misfeed in DP. Remove original(s). Procedure Open the front cover once and close it. If the message is displayed again, check C and the number. Turn the main power switch off ( ) and contact your service representative or authorized service center.
  • Page 112 Message Remove paper from Top tray. Press START key. Remove paper from Top tray. Press GO Remove paper from Finisher. Press START key. Remove paper from Finisher. Press GO Paper capacity exceeded. Remove paper from Job sep. Paper misfeed in Finisher, lower Process Tray and remove paper.
  • Page 113 Message System error. Main switch off / on. RAM disk error Press GO MemoryCard err Press GO Memory card error Insert again. Insert same memory card Format error Memory card Print overrun Press GO. Interface occupied Checksum Error (25 ppm model only) Check the Toner Container.

  • Page 114: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, copying or printing stops. At this time, jam location indicators are displayed as well as an error message indicating a paper jam. Leave the main power switch on ( | ) and refer to Removal Procedures on page 6-9 to remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 115: Notes

    Notes High voltage is present in the charger section. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of electrical shock. The fixing unit is extremely hot. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of getting burned.

  • Page 116: Paper Jam Inside Cassettes 2 To

    Push the cassette back in firmly. Notes • Check to see if paper is out of position in the cassette. If the paper is out of position, set the paper properly. • If JAM21 is displayed, remove the jammed paper referring to Paper Jam in the Left Cover on page 6-12.
  • Page 117 Close the left cover of the cassette. Pull out the cassette. Remove any jammed paper without tearing it. Note If the paper does happen to tear, remove any loose scraps from inside the machine. Push the cassette back in firmly. Paper Jam in the Multi-Bypass Tray (JAM10) If Paper misfeed in stack bypass.

  • Page 118: Paper Jam In The Left Cover

    Reset the paper in the multi-bypass tray. The error message disappears. Paper Jam in the Multi-Bypass Tray (except JAM10) Important! • If JAM20 is displayed, remove the jammed paper referring to Paper Jam in the Left Cover. • If JAM40 is displayed, remove the jammed paper referring to Paper Jam in the Left Cover. •...

  • Page 119: Paper Jam In The Paper Output Slot

    Remove any jammed paper without tearing it. (25 ppm model only) If paper is left between the drum cover A and the drum as shown in the illustration, remove the paper from the lower side (in the direction indicated by the arrow). Note that if you try to remove the paper by force from the upper side of the drum cover A, the drum cover A may be damaged.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting If jammed paper is seen through the paper output slot, pull it out to remove it. Note If the paper does happen to tear, remove any loose scraps from inside the machine. Pull the left cover handle up to open the left cover. Remove any jammed paper without tearing it.
  • Page 121 Remove all of the originals remaining in the original table. Open the left cover. Remove any jammed original without tearing it. Note If the original does happen to tear, remove any loose scraps from inside the document processor. Failure to do so may cause another paper jam later. Raise the paper feed unit A.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Turn the dial as shown in the illustration to remove the jammed original. Close the left cover to its original position. Reset all the originals and start copying again. Paper Jam in the Optional Finisher If Paper misfeed in Finisher, lower Process Tray and remove paper appears and the jam location indicator shown in the illustration blinks, a paper jam has occurred in the optional...
  • Page 123 Remove the finisher tray. Pull the left cover handle up to open the left cover. Remove any jammed paper. Note If the paper does happen to tear, remove any loose scraps from inside the machine. Close the left cover. Reattach the finisher tray. Lower the process tray temporarily and return it.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Paper Jam in the Optional Job Separator If Paper misfeed at Job separator. Remove paper appears and the jam location indicator shown in the illustration blinks, a paper jam has occurred in the optional job separator. Perform the following procedure to remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 125: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice to reflect improvements in performance. Main Body Copying system Original types accommodated Copy sizes Cassette Multi-bypass tray Width that cannot be copied Paper Paper feed source capacity Cassette Multi-bypass tray Output tray capacity Warm-up time Memory...

  • Page 126: Copier Functions

    Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) Weight Noise emission Required space (W) × (D) Copier Functions Copying speed Platen (1:1) Document processor (1:1) First copy time Resolution Continuous copying Copying magnification Appendix-2 16 ppm model × 23 574 × 593 × 502 mm 20/25 ppm model ×...

  • Page 127: Printer Functions

    Printer Functions Printing speed First print time Resolution Applicable OS Interface Document Processor (optional) Original feed system Acceptable originals Original sizes Original paper weight Acceptable number of originals Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) Weight Paper Feeder (optional) Paper feed system Paper sizes Acceptable paper Dimensions...

  • Page 128: Duplex Unit (Optional)

    Appendix Duplex Unit (optional) System Paper sizes Acceptable paper Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) Weight Finisher (optional) Number of trays Paper sizes Acceptable paper Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) Weight Job Separator (optional) Number of trays Tray capacity Paper sizes Acceptable paper Dimensions...

  • Page 129: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Recovery time from the low power mode Transition time to the low power mode (at time of purchase) Transition time to the sleep mode (at time of purchase) Duplex (2-sided) copying Paper feed Note Please consult with your dealer or service representative for information on the recommended types of paper, etc.
  • Page 130 Appendix Appendix-6...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Numerics 2 in 1 ... 3-18 4 in 1 (horizontal arrangement) 4 in 1 (vertical arrangement) Additional memory Application software Auto clear function Auto low power function Auto sleep function Auto zoom ratio selection mode Automatic cassette switching function Bypass tray extension Cassette Caution labels...
  • Page 132 Fax kit ...4-10 Finisher ... 4-6 Front cover Hard disk If trouble occurs Image quality mode Initial mode Installation precautions Interrupt mode IP address Jam location indicators Job separator Key counter Language setting Left cover Loading paper Loading paper into the cassette Low power mode Main power switch Maintenance...
  • Page 133 Operation panel ... 1-1 Option ... 4-1 Original cover ... 1-1 Other regular size ... 2-7 Output tray ... 1-1 Paper feeder ... 4-5 Paper jam in the document processor Paper jam in the finisher ... 6-16 Paper jam in the job separator Paper jam in the left cover ...
  • Page 134 Text ...3-2 Text + Photo Time ...2-20 Time difference Toner container Turning the power on USB cable USB interface connector Warm up Waste toner box Zoom copying Zoom mode Index-4 ...3-2 ...2-20 ... 1-2 ...2-14 ...2-11 ... 1-3 ... 2-14 ...
  • Page 135 MEMO...
  • Page 136 MEMO...
  • Page 137 MEMO...
  • Page 138 For best print results and machine performance, we recommend that you use only KYOCERA original supplies for your KYOCERA products.
  • Page 139 ©2004 is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation...

This manual is also suitable for:

Km-2550Km-1650165020502550

Table of Contents