Loading paper ..........................6-4 6.2.1 Loading paper in Tray 1 to Tray 2 .......................6-4 6.2.2 Loading paper into the Bypass Tray ....................6-5 6.2.3 Loading envelopes..........................6-6 6.2.4 Loading postcards ..........................6-8 6.2.5 Loading label sheets ...........................6-9 6.2.6 Loading index papers ........................6-10 bizhub C257i Contents-1...
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When a message appears to replace consumables or carry out cleaning ......9-10 9.4.1 About Developing Unit ........................9-10 9.4.2 About Imaging Unit ...........................9-10 9.4.3 About Drum Unit ..........................9-10 9.4.4 About Toner Cartridge ........................9-12 9.4.5 About Waste Toner Box........................9-13 9.4.6 About Staple Cartridge ........................9-14 9.4.7 About hole-punch scraps .........................9-22 Contents-2 bizhub C257i...
With a product which has a duplex unit, you can print on both sides of paper automatically. Using this function leads to reducing consumption of natural resources and your cost. Attached printer driver provides this duplex printing function as initial setting in your computer (The setting can be changed after installation manually). bizhub C257i...
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Do not use the power source voltage other than being specified on the machine. Failure to do that could result in a fire or electrical shock. bizhub C257i...
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It could drop or fall, causing personal injury or mechanical breakdown. Do not let any object plug the ventilation holes of this product. Heat could accumulate inside the product, resulting in a fire or malfunction. bizhub C257i...
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When using the machine, do not look at the light of the lamp for a prolonged time. Eyestrain could result. Do not use stapled paper, conductive paper (such as silver paper or carbon paper) or treated heat-sensitive/inkjet paper, otherwise a fire may result. bizhub C257i...
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Then, leave the machine to stand idle for a specified period of time and make sure that the fusing section has cooled down to room temperature. Failure to follow these instructions could result in a burn. bizhub C257i...
KONICA MINOLTA branded model bizhub C257i. CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) for users of the European Union (EU) Hereby, Konica Minolta declares that the radio equipment models specified above are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: "https://www.konicaminolta.eu/en/business-solutions/support/download-center.html".
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The laser diode and the scanning polygon mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM: Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Laser Aperture of the Print Head Unit Print Head bizhub C257i...
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Pour avoir la certitude de travailler dans un environnment réunissant des conditions de confort, santé et de sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce ou se trouve l’appareil. 1-10 bizhub C257i...
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Telephone cable (for users in countries subject to class B regulations) Connect a telephone cable with a ferrite core to the telecommunication port of this machine. (Connect the modular jack on the ferrite-core-equipped end of the telephone cable to the telecommunication port.) bizhub C257i 1-11...
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Ground/Earth (Protective bonding ter- Ground/Earth (Protective earthing) minal) CLASS II EQUIPMENT Class II equipment with functional earthing Functional earthing General precaution High temperature Electrical shock hazard CAUTION CAUTION moving fan blade DOUBLE POLE / NEUTRAL FUSING 1-12 bizhub C257i...
If trouble is experienced with this equipment FK-513, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Konica Minolta dealer location where you purchased this equipment. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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The automatic calling functions of this equipment must not be used to cause a nuisance to other customers. Telepermitted equipment only may be connected to the auxiliary telephone port. The auxiliary port is not spe- cifically designed for 3-wire connected equipment. 3-wire might not respond to incoming ringing when con- nected to this port. 1-14 bizhub C257i...
Main unit + DF-633 + PC-218 + FS-533 + PK-519 Unit: inch (mm) NOTICE Be sure to allow a clearance of 8 inches (200 mm) or more at the back of this machine for the ventilation duct. bizhub C257i 1-15...
For details of the overwrite all data function, refer to the User's Guide. Contact your service representative before deleting data. It is recommended to backup storage periodically as the measures for storage defect. For the detail informa- tion of storage backup, contact your service representative. 1-16 bizhub C257i...
This machine provides the forgery prevention function in order to prevent financial instruments from being re- produced illegally. We appreciate your understanding that printed images may infrequently have some noise or image data may not be stored under certain circumstances due to this forgery prevention function. bizhub C257i 1-17...
Do not remove caution labels or notations. If any caution label or caution notation is soiled, please clean to make legible. If you cannot make them legible, or if the caution label or notation is damaged, please contact your service representative. 1-18 bizhub C257i...
Errors or damage have been discovered, Maintenance intervals have been exceeded, Mechanical or electrical functions do not work as they should. Exclusion of liability The manufacturer of the system assumes no liability for damages if the system was operated under imper- missible conditions. bizhub C257i...
Be sure to read this guide before use. HTML User's Guide This User's Guide is included in the User's Guide CD/DVD. The User's Guide provides basic and detailed information on the functions of this product and also explana- tions of other various setting functions. bizhub C257i...
An item enclosed by brackets [ ] indicates a key name on the Touch Panel or computer screen, or the name of a user's guide. Bold text This presents a key name, part name, product name, or option name on the Control Panel. bizhub C257i...
Administrator password Administrator password The administrator password is set to [1234567812345678] by factory default. Try this password if the admin- istrator password has not been changed. Change the administrator password periodically. bizhub C257i...
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We recommend that you use the latest Web browser that is compatible with your operating system to help you use this machine more conveniently and comfortably. Check that JavaScript in your Web browser is enabled. The HTML User's Guide uses JavaScript for the page display and search functions. bizhub C257i...
Collects small particles (UFP) generated in this machine to prevent them from escaping this machine. The Mount Kit MK-748 is required to install the Clean Unit CU-101. Mount Kit MK-748 This unit is required to install the Clean Unit CU-101. bizhub C257i...
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Install this unit onto the output tray of this machine. This unit sorts printed sheets. The Mount Kit MK-603 is required to install the Job Separator JS-506. Mount Kit MK-603 This unit is required to install the Finisher FS-539/FS-539 SD/FS-533 or Job Separator JS-506 on this machine. bizhub C257i...
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The Power Supply BOX MK-734 can be mounted when you pur- chase the Paper Feed Cabinet PC-118, PC-218 or PC-418 or Desk DK-518. Mount Kit MK-735 Required to have Authentication Unit AU-201S built in to the main unit. bizhub C257i...
Drum Unit, and to clean the Print Head Glass. Mobile Touch Area This area is used to associate this machine with an NFC-compatible Android terminal or an iOS terminal compatible with Bluetooth LE. Power key Switches this machine to the Power Save mode. bizhub C257i...
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(TEL PORT1) Telephone Jack 1 Used to connect a general telephone subscriber line. (LINE PORT1) Tips The network port of this product is following No.2 and No.3. A port is activated when a network port inserts a cable. bizhub C257i...
When turning the main power off, press r of the Main Power Switch. NOTICE When restarting this machine, turn the Main Power Switch off and on again after 10 or more seconds have passed. Not doing so may result in an operation failure. bizhub C257i...
Power key, refer to HTML User's Guide. Warning Indicator Indicates the status of this machine by the lamp color, flashing, or a lamp lighting up. • Flash (orange): Warning • Light-up (orange): The machine is stopped. bizhub C257i...
[Language] Temporarily changes the language to be displayed on the panel. This option is displayed when [Temporary Change Language] is set to [Utility] Configure settings of this machine or check the use status of this ma- chine. bizhub C257i...
When the target operation is completed, select to log out. % If this machine is left for a certain period of time during login (default: [1] min.), you are logged out automatically. Tap [Yes] on the logout confirmation screen. bizhub C257i...
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When the target operation is completed, select to log out. % If this machine is left for a certain period of time during login (default: [1] min.), you are logged out automatically. Tap [Yes] on the logout confirmation screen. bizhub C257i...
This function is useful when you want to scan a small original such as a book, magazine, or business card. Place the original with the scanning side facing down. Align the original with the mark at the left back of the Original Glass. bizhub C257i...
Plain paper, single-side-only paper, special paper, thick paper, letterhead, colored paper, recycled paper How to load paper Pull out the tray. NOTICE Be careful not to touch the Film. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper. bizhub C257i...
How to load paper Open the Bypass Tray. % To load large-sized paper, pull out the Tray Extension. NOTICE Be careful not to touch the surface of the Paper Feed Rollers with your hand. bizhub C257i...
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray. Move the Fusing Adjustment Lever up to the envelope position (top). Load envelopes with the flap part facing up. Align the Lateral Guide with the envelope size. bizhub C257i...
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The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may cause burns. When check- ing the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as a paper misfeed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a "Caution HOT" caution label. A burn could result. bizhub C257i...
Up to 20 postcards can be loaded into the tray. Load postcards with the print side facing down. Align the Lateral Guide with the postcard size. Select the desired postcard size from [Envelop/4 e 6] ([Envelop/A6 Card]) of [Paper Size]. Max. 20 sheets bizhub C257i...
Up to 20 label sheets can be loaded into the tray. With the print side facing down, load label sheets as shown in the figure. Align the Lateral Guide with the label sheet size. Select [Thick 1+] from [Paper Type]. bizhub C257i...
Up to 20 index papers can be loaded into the tray. With the print side facing down, align the tab side as shown below. Align the Lateral Guide with the index sheet size. Select [Index Paper] from [Paper Type]. 6-10 bizhub C257i...
How to copy Basic copy operations This section describes the basic copy operations. If user authentication is enabled, the login screen appears. Enter the required items, and tap [Login]. Load the original. Tap [Copy] on the home screen. bizhub C257i...
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How to copy Set copy options as needed. If necessary, specify the number of copies using the keypad. Use the Start key to start copying. bizhub C257i...
% The [Print] dialog box differs depending on the application. Specify the print range and the number of copies to print. Click [Properties] (or [Preferences]) to change the print settings of the printer driver as necessary. Click [Print]. bizhub C257i...
This section describes the basic scan operations. If user authentication is enabled, the login screen appears. Enter the required items, and tap [Login]. Load the original. Tap the scan function key on the home screen. Specify the destination. bizhub C257i...
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How to scan Specify transmission options as needed. Use the Start key to start transmission. bizhub C257i...
How to fax Basic fax operations This section describes the basic fax operations. If user authentication is enabled, the login screen appears. Enter the required items, and tap [Login]. Load the original. Tap [Fax] on the home screen. bizhub C257i...
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How to fax Specify the destination. Specify transmission options as needed. Use the Start key to start transmission. bizhub C257i...
Faxes are sent at a lower speed. • [Check Destination]: The fax number specified for fax is checked against the destination fax number (CSI) and the fax is sent only when they match. Tap [OK]. bizhub C257i...
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For a frequently used destination, select the [Main] check box. The destina- tions are displayed on the destination selection screen, enabling the user to easily select a destination. [E-mail] Enter the E-mail address of the destination (using up to 320 characters, ex- cluding spaces). Tap [OK]. bizhub C257i...
The notification icon is displayed on the home screen when there is a machine condition warning or notice notification. You can tap the icon to check the notification contents. Tap the notification icon on the home screen. Tap [ATTENTION List], and check the notification list. bizhub C257i...
If a paper jam is not cleared securely, the warning message is not reset. For details on how to take an action when a paper jam message is not reset, refer to the HTML User's Guide. When a paper jam is cleared, a screen showing how to correctly load paper or the original is displayed. bizhub C257i...
If a defective part can be separated in order to be able to continue operations after a problem has been de- tected, [Continue] or [Recover Data] is displayed. To continue operations, select any key. However, the prob- lem has not been resolved, so contact your service representative immediately. bizhub C257i...
On the Control Panel, press the Power key. If the Weekly Timer setting has put the machine in Erp Auto Power off mode, press the Power key to display the Touch Panel. To use it outside the preset operating hours, follow the on-screen instructions. Check to see that the Main Power Switch is turned ON. bizhub C257i...
Perform this procedure when the Reverse Automatic Document Feeder DF-633 is installed on the machine. Open the ADF. Wipe stains off the Slit Scan Glass using a dry, clean cloth. NOTICE Do not touch the Slit Scan Glass. bizhub C257i...
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Printing quality deteriorates if the Print Head Glass is dirty. If this occurs, clean the Print Head Glass ac- cording to the following procedure. Open the Front Door of the machine. Remove the Waste Toner Box. Remove the Printhead Cleaner from the Front Door of this machine. bizhub C257i...
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% Repeat this operation approximately three times for all the Print Head Glass sections. Mount the Printhead Cleaner onto the Front Door of this machine. Mount the Waste Toner Box. Close the Front Door of the machine. bizhub C257i...
If the message appears, contact your service representative. Tips The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Drum Unit. By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area. For details, contact your service representative. 9-10 bizhub C257i...
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If you get toner into your eyes, immediately rinse them with running water for over 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. If you swallow toner, rinse out your mouth and drink a few glasses of water. Seek medical advice if nec- essary. bizhub C257i 9-11...
7WARNING Do not throw toner or a container that contains toner (e.g., toner cartridge, developing unit and Waste Toner Box) into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. 9-12 bizhub C257i...
After removing the Waste Toner Box, quickly install the cap. If the Waste Toner Box is tilted, waste toner may spill. Your service representative will collect your used Waste Toner Box. Put it in a plastic bag, and store it in a box by itself. bizhub C257i 9-13...
When staples in the Finisher have run out, a message appears to prompt you to make replenish them. Take action while referring to the label inside the machine. Replacing a Staple Cartridge (for Finisher FS-539/Finisher FS-539 SD) Open the Front Door of the Finisher. 9-14 bizhub C257i...
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When a message appears to replace consumables or carry out cleaning Unlock the Staple Cartridge. Pull out the Staple Cartridge. Remove any empty staple cases from the Staple Cartridge. Attach a new staple case to the Staple Cartridge. Attach the Staple Cartridge. bizhub C257i 9-15...
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Replacing a Staple Cartridge (for Finisher FS-533) Pinch the Lock Release Lever, and slide the Finisher. Pull the Punch Kit Release Lever [FS2] in the arrow direction, and open the Punch Kit. Unlock the Staple Cartridge. 9-16 bizhub C257i...
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When a message appears to replace consumables or carry out cleaning Pull out the Staple Cartridge. Remove any empty staple cases from the Staple Cartridge. Attach a new staple case to the Staple Cartridge. Attach the Staple Cartridge. Close the Punch Kit. bizhub C257i 9-17...
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Be sure to replace the Staple Cartridge after the relevant message has appeared. If a Staple Cartridge is removed before the relevant message appears, it may result in a failure. Replacing a Saddle Staple Cartridge (for Finisher FS-539 SD) Open the Front Door of the Finisher. Pull out the Saddle Stitcher. 9-18 bizhub C257i...
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Saddle Staple Cartridge 1 Saddle Staple Cartridge 2 Pull out the Saddle Staple Cartridge. Open the Saddle Staple Cartridge cover. Remove any empty staple cases from the Saddle Staple Cartridge. Attach a new staple case to the Saddle Staple Cartridge. bizhub C257i 9-19...
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Push the blue knob of the Saddle Staple Cartridge to the back. % Check that the mark of the Saddle Staple Cartridge matches that of the Saddle Stitcher. Push in the Saddle Stitcher. Close the Front Door of the Finisher. 9-20 bizhub C257i...
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When moving the Saddle Stitcher, be sure to only hold the handle. Otherwise, your hand or finger may get caught in the machine. Be sure to replace the Saddle Staple Cartridge after the relevant message has appeared. If a Saddle Staple Cartridge is removed before the relevant message appears, it may result in a failure. bizhub C257i 9-21...
Take action while referring to the label inside the machine. Punch scrap processing (for Finisher FS-539/Finisher FS-539 SD) Tips The figure shows the Finisher FS-539 SD equipped with Punch Kit PK-524 and Relay Unit RU-514. 9-22 bizhub C257i...
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When a message appears to replace consumables or carry out cleaning Punch scrap processing (for Finisher FS-533) Tips The figure shows the Finisher FS-533 equipped with Punch Kit PK-519. bizhub C257i 9-23...
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