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The KM-1820 model is applicable to USA, Canada, and the Asia Pacific region. The FS-1118MFP model is applicable to Europe and Australasia.
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Making Full Use of This Machine’s Advanced Functions Enlarging/reducing copies to a desired size between 50 % and 200 % Zoom mode (Refer to page 4-4) 50 % 200 % Saving on toner use EcoPrint mode (Refer to the Advanced Operation Guide.) Interrupting the current job using Print Override mode (Refer to page 4-7)
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Changing the operational environment by each individual user User Login (Refer to the Advanced Operation Guide) • Paper Feeder (Refer to the Advanced Operation Guide) A full range of optional equipment is available • Expansion Memory (Refer to the Advanced Operation Guide) •...
All rights are reserved the prior written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.
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Legal Restriction On Copying It may be prohibited to copy copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner. It is prohibited under any circumstances to copy domestic or foreign currencies. Copying other items may be prohibited. This product has been certified by the USB Implementers Forum, Inc. Agfa Japan License Agreement “Software”...
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. The 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.
Paper Recycling The Energy Star Program encourages the use of environmentally friendly recycled paper. Your sales or service representative can provide information about recommended paper types. Please read this Operation Guide before using the 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.
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The following symbols indicate that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol. 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. (fee required) OPERATION GUIDE [Alert of required action]...
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. NOTE: Do not remove these labels.
Installation Precautions Environment 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.
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.
Legal and Safety Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Machine WARNING: Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. Do not remove any of the covers from the machine as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the machine.
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Legal and Safety CAUTION Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (Always grasp the power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.) Always remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the machine.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not look directly at the light from the scanning lamp as it may cause your eyes to feel tired or painful. Cautions when Handling Consumables Do not attempt to incinerate the Toner Container.
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Legal and Safety Laser Safety (Europe) Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this machine is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by user, no radiation can leak from the machine.
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Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power (Europe) CAUTION: equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. VORSICHT: auf dem Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden, um den Stromfluß im Gerät zu unterbrechen. We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following specifications.
Safety of Laser Beam (USA) 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.
5. Safety switch The power to the laser unit is cut off when the upper front cover is opened. Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power CAUTION: equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. ATTENTION: l’appareil hors tension.
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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 visit our website at www.kyoceramita.com.
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ROM as a PDF document. PRESCRIBE Technical Reference PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera 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. This guide is stored on the CD-ROM as a PDF document.
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PRESCRIBE Command Reference Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE command syntax and parameters with the aid of print examples. This guide is stored on the CD-ROM as a PDF document. KM-NET for Clients Operation Guide KM-NET for Clients is a network printing utility intended to monitor and configure the printing system.
1 Machine Parts Main Body OPERATION GUIDE Original Cover Platen Original Size Indicator Plate Operation Panel Top Cover Front Cover Process Unit Charger Cleaner Lock Lever Toner Container Toner Container Release Lever...
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Output Tray Stopper Extension Lock Paper Stopper Paper Width Guides Cassette Paper Width Guides (MP Tray) MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray MP Tray Extension OPERATION GUIDE...
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OPERATION GUIDE Document Processor Connector Parallel Interface Connector USB Interface Connector Right Cover Anchor Pin Network Interface Connector Rear Cover (Face-up Tray) Power Switch Power Cord Receptacle...
Operation Panel Status/Job Cancel Key and Indicator Copy Key and Indicator One-touch Keys (1 to 8) Scan Color Select Key and Indicator Program Key and Indicator Scan Resolution Key and Indicator Function Key and Indicator Print Indicator Send/Receive Indicator Memory Indicator Error Indicator: Flashing red indicates an error has occurred.
Message Display The following examples explain the messages and icons used on the message display. Reference number OPERATION GUIDE Ready to copy. 100% Zoom Copier Screen Indicates the current status of the machine. Also displays the title of the current menu whenever the operation panel is being used. Displays an icon that indicates the currently selected source of paper feed.
2 Loading Paper Paper can be loaded into the cassette or on the MP tray. For details on the media types that can be used, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide. After taking new paper out of its packet, fan it to separate the sheets before loading it.
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Adjust the paper width by pressing in on the release buttons and sliding the guides to fit the width of the paper. Place the paper in the cassette, with side to be printed downward, so that the leading edge is aligned against the paper stopper. Be sure that none of the paper gets caught on the overhanging tabs, that there is no gap between the paper and the stopper or...
Adjusting the Paper Stopper for Folio or Oficio II Size Page Slide the paper stopper towards the rear of the cassette until the grooves that are cut into the paper stopper are aligned with the rear edge of the cassette. Remove the stopper extension lock from the paper stopper.
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Open the MP tray towards you until it click into place. Pull out the MP tray extension and then flip it open. Adjust the paper width guides to fit the width of the paper. Slide the paper, with the side to be copied or printed onto is facing upward, along the paper width guides, as far as it will go.
Using the Face-up Tray When copying and printing onto special paper, such as thick paper (90 to 163 g/m²), and transparencies, always use the face-up tray. The face-up tray has a storage capacity of approximately 30 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m²) but only 1 sheet of special paper should be stored there at one time.
3 Preparations Connecting the Cables The machine can be connected to a network or directly to a computer. Connecting the Network Cable When connecting the machine to the network, use the appropriate network cable (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX). Turn the machine off, and remove the power cord from the outlet.
Connect the printer cable to the appropriate connector located at the rear side of the machine. Connect the other end of the printer cable to the appropriate connector on your computer. Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord to the rear of the machine.
Accessing Menu Items When you configure the machine, you do so by accessing a menu item and making your setting from there. Each configuration instruction in this guide tells you to access the menu item and provides a route map to direct you to that item. An example of a route map and its significance is shown below.
Network Settings Registering the IP Address Check the IP address with your network administrator before performing this setting. This will only function if the DHCP setting is Off and the TCP/IP setting is On. Any changes made to the network settings will become valid after you turn the power to the machine off and then back on again.
Registering the Default Gateway System Menu/ Counter System Setting Enter Network Setting Enter TCP/IP Setting Enter Default Gateway Enter Date and Time Settings Setting the Time Zone You can also make this setting using COMMAND CENTER. For details on COMMAND CENTER, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide. System Menu/ Counter Date/Timer Set...
Summer Time Setting You can also make this setting using COMMAND CENTER. For details on COMMAND CENTER, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide. System Menu/ Counter Date/Timer Set Enter Summer Time Enter Setting the Current Date and Time You can also make this setting using COMMAND CENTER. For details on COMMAND CENTER, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide.
Default Operation Mode Use the following procedure to set the operation mode selected when the machine is powered on. Modes available are Copy Operation, Send Operation or Status Operation. It is recommended you select the most commonly used mode as the default.
Character Entry To enter an e-mail address, etc., the characters are entered using the Numeric Keys. To move the cursor, use the Keys Used for Entering Characters Address Entry: h_pttr@ Cancel Text Cursor — Characters are entered by the cursor. To delete a character, move the cursor to the corresponding character and then press Stop/Clear.
Available Characters The following characters types are available. Press right Select to switch between types of characters. Type Alphabetic/ Symbol Text Numeric Text Symbol Text List of Character Assignments The following characters can be entered using the numeric keys. OPERATION GUIDE Available Characters Refer to List of Character Assignments below.
Entering Characters This section explains the procedure to enter characters using the key pad. This is necessary for entering details such as an e-mail address and host name. Each character is entered by pressing the associated key on the numeric keys as many times as necessary in order to display the required character - refer to List of Character Assignments on page 3-9.
Selecting Message Language You can select the language of the messages display by following the procedure in the Advanced Operation Guide. You can optionally download messages in other languages. Contact your dealer for information. The following languages are available for selection: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Español, Português, and the downloaded languages.
4 Basic Operation Basic Copying Procedure To change the default settings for the machine, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide. Turn the machine on. At the end of warm-up, the Start indicator will light. Select from the copier’s various functions. Press Paper Select to select the paper feed location, and press Enter.
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The copy exposure can be adjusted either automatically or manually. This machine is initially set for manual exposure adjustment. Normally there will be no need for you to adjust the copy exposure. Enter the number of copies required. Up to 999 can be entered.
Canceling Copy Press Stop/Clear. The Pausing Job List screen will be displayed. Press Press left Select. Cancel Job. Are you sure? is displayed. Press left Select. Canceling is displayed and the copying is canceled. The Pausing Job List screen is displayed. If you want to cancel another job, repeat steps 2 through 5.
Zoom Copies It is possible to change the zoom ratio in order to make copies of an enlarged or reduced size. The following modes are available for selecting the desired zoom ratio. Mode Standard Zoom Variable Zoom Standard Zoom Press Copy. Press left Select.
Variable Zoom Perform the following procedure to make settings for the Variable Zoom mode. Press Copy. Press left Select. Press Press Enter. Press ratio. Press Enter. The message display shows Completed and returns to the basic screen. The new zoom ratio is registered. To start copying, place the original on the platen and press Start.
Collate Mode Multiple originals can be collated. To use the collate mode turn the continuous scan function on. For details, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide. Press Copy. Press Function. Press Press Enter. Press Press Enter. The message display shows Completed and returns to the Function screen.
Print Override Mode The print override mode temporarily stops processing of the current job to enable copies of a more urgent job to be made. After the print override processing is completed, the interrupted job will be resumed. Press Function. Press Press Enter.
Low Power Mode The machine has a Low Power Timer that is used to conserve power when the machine is not in operation. You can adjust the length of time (between 1 minute and 240 minutes) the machine waits before entering low power mode. The factory default time is 5 minutes.
The scanner can be operated from a PC connected locally through a USB connection using a Kyocera TWAIN driver contained in attached CD-ROM. The format of the scanned image is selectable. The initial format is PDF.
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Press Enter the destination e-mail address. Refer to Character Entry on page 3-8 for information on entering characters. Once you have completed entering the address, press Enter. To enter a subject and/or message, press right Select. If you do not need subject and message, go directly to step 10 without pressing right Select.
Press Enter. Press Press Enter. Completed will appear and the message display returns to the basic screen. Place the original on the platen and press Start. The scanned image is sent to the destination e-mail address as an attachment. The image (PDF) is named as doc plus the date and time at which it was transmitted.
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Enter the login user name and press Enter. If you also have a domain name, enter it after the user name. Enter the login password and press Enter. Press Enter. Place the original on the platen and press Start. The scanned image is sent to the destination e-mail address as an attachment. The image (PDF) is named as doc plus the date and time at which it was transmitted.
Be sure that you connect your PC with the machine using the USB cable and install the Kyocera TWAIN Driver. The scan can be carried out from any TWAIN compatible application program. Refer to Advanced Operation Guide for the installation procedure and the usage of Kyocera TWAIN Driver.
Choose this machine from the printer names drop-down list. Specify the number of copies to print in Number of copies and any other options you want to use. For details, refer to the Kyocera Extended Driver Operation Guide. Click the OK button.
5 Maintenance Cleaning the Machine CAUTION: when performing cleaning. Always use a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or mild detergent to clean the machine. Open the original cover and wipe the platen and the original cover, as shown in the illustration.
Replacing Toner Container Open the top cover. Open the front cover. Lift the process unit, together with the toner container, out of the machine and place it on a clean, level surface. Do not stand the process unit on end and never expose the drum to normal lighting for more than five minutes.
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Shake the new toner container horizontally 5 or 6 times to distributed the toner inside. Remove the orange protective seal. Align the knob on the left side of the container with the groove in the process unit and insert it. Push on the PUSH HERE marks until the container clicks into place.
Cleaning the Charger and the Registration Roller Slide the charger cleaner knob backwards and forwards 2 to 3 times, then return it to the CLEANER HOME POSITION. If the charger cleaner is not properly restored a black band will appear on copies. Use the cleaning cloth supplied to clean paper dust and dirt accumulated on the metal registration roller (A) inside the...
Reinstalling the Transport Pin Follow the instructions below to reinstall the transport pin before moving the machine System Menu/ Counter Service Setting Enter Transport Mode Enter OPERATION GUIDE Access Transport mode. If you are unsure how to use this route map refer to Accessing Menu Items on page 3-3.
6 Troubleshooting General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the machine. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Nothing lights on the Is the power plug connected to operation panel when an AC outlet? the power switch is...
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Symptom Black or white bands Is the charger cleaner in the on copies. CLEANER HOME POSITION? If you are using the optional document processor, is the slit glass dirty? Skewed copies. Were the originals placed correctly? Frequent paper jams. Is the paper loaded properly in the cassette? Is the paper curled, folded or wrinkled?
Maintenance and Error Messages When any of the following messages appears on the message display, perform the procedure provided below. Message Add paper to (paper source). Close Document Processor. Close Document Processor Cover. Close Top Cover. Enter address. Enter destination. Enter file name.
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Message Insert Cassette1. Insufficient memory. Unable to start job. KPDL error. Job is canceled. #### Load paper in Cassette1. Size # Type # Load paper in Cassette2. Size # Type # Load paper in MP Tray. Size # Type # Memory overflow.
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Message Replace Toner. Scan memory overflow. Job is canceled. Send error. #### OPERATION GUIDE Procedure Toner has run out so further copying or printing is impossible. Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. Press right Select to cancel the copying procedure. The total amount of data received by the machine exceeds the machine’s internal memory.
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Message Send error. #### This key is not registered. Toner low. Waste toner near full. Waiting to scan. Wrong account ID. Wrong password. Wrong user ID. Procedure 3101: SMTP Authentication error. Consult with your network administrator to verify that the Login Account Name and Login Password required for SMTP Authentication are correct.
Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, a message will be displayed about the jam and copying or printing will stop. Leave the power switch on and to remove the jammed paper refer to MP Tray and Inside Machine on page 6-7. Jam Location Indicators Indicator WARNING:...
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Open the front cover. Take the process unit out of the machine. If the leading edge of the jammed paper is visible, pull it out towards you. If the paper is not visible, perform the Cassette procedure. If the paper has been fed to the rear of the machine but the leading edge is not visible, perform the Face-up Tray procedure.
Cassette Pull out the cassette that is in use. Remove the jammed paper. If a paper jam occurs in the optional paper feeder, the procedure is the same as for the cassette. Push the cassette back in securely. The misfeed indications will disappear. Face-up Tray Open the rear cover.
Close the rear cover. Open and then close the top cover. The jam indications will disappear. Optional Document Processor Remove all of the originals from the document feed tray. Open the left cover of the document processor. Remove the jammed original. If the original is caught in the rollers or difficult to remove, proceed to the next step.
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Open the document processor. Remove the jammed original. Close the document processor. Place the originals. OPERATION GUIDE 6-11...
7 Specifications NOTE: Main Body Printing system Originals Copy sizes Cassette MP tray Print margin loss Paper Paper feed capacity Paper cassettes: MP tray: Stacking capacity Output tray: Face-up tray: Warm-up time Recovery from low power mode: Recovery from sleep mode: OPERATION GUIDE Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printing Functions Printing speed First print Resolution Compatible operation system Host Interface Emulations Scanning Functions Scanning Speed Resolution Color mode File format Zoom ratios Host Interface †. The maximum resolution using full color or gray scale modes is 300 dpi. To scan in full color or gray scale with 400 dpi or 600 dpi resolution, expansion of the internal memory is required.
Document Processor (Option) Original feed system Originals Original sizes Original paper weight Maximum number of originals Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) Weight Paper Feeder (Option) Paper feed capacity Paper sizes Paper Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) Weight Environmental Specifications Duplex copying Paper feed Item...
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INDEX Application software 4-14 Canceling copy 4-3 Cassette 2-1 Caution labels Legal and Safety-xi Character assignments 3-9 Charger 5-4 Charger cleaner knob 5-4 Cleaner home position 5-4 Cleaning 5-1 Collate mode 4-6 Color scan mode 4-13 COMMAND CENTER 3-5 Connecting the cables 3-1 Copying 4-1 Date and time 3-6 Default gateway 3-5...
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Scan to E-mail 4-9 Scan to Folder 4-11 Scanning 4-9 Sleep mode 4-8 Specifications 7-1 Copying Functions 7-2 Document Processor (Option) 7-4 Environmental Specifications 7-4 Main Body 7-1 Paper Feeder (Option) 7-4 Printing Functions 7-3 Scanning Functions 7-3 Standard zoom 4-4 Stopper extension lock 2-3 Subnet mask 3-4 Summer time 3-6...
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