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- Page 1 1500 Please read the Operation Guide before using the copier Keep it close to the copier for easy reference...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. Legal Restriction On Copying •...
- Page 3 Introduction to this Operation Guide Symbols in this guide The explanations contained in this operation guide have been This Operation Guide contains certain symbols to indicate points of separated into different sections in order to allow even those using caution and additional information that is important for you to a copier for the first time to use this machine efficiently, properly know.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ......7-1 Energy Star Program ..............iii Please read this Operation Guide before using the copier. Keep it If one of the following indications is displayed ......7-1 close to the copier for easy reference..........iv If paper jams ..................7-3 Misfeed location indicators ............. -
Page 5: Energy Star Program
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... -
Page 6: Please Read This Operation Guide Before Using The Copier. Keep It Close To The Copier For Easy Reference
Please read this Operation Guide before using the copier. Keep it close to the copier for easy reference. Please read this Operation Guide before using the copier. Keep it close to the copier for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the copier marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the copier. -
Page 7: Important! Please Read First
Section 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the copier 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. -
Page 8: Installation Precautions
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Environment During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, CAUTION however, the copier 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 9: Precautions For Use
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE CAUTION Cautions when using the copier WARNING 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 DO NOT place metallic objects or containers danger of fire or electrical shock. -
Page 10: Cautions When Handling Consumables
Cautions when handling Other precautions consumables DO NOT place heavy objects on the copier or cause CAUTION other damage to the copier. DO NOT open the upper front cover, turn off the power switch, or pull out the power plug during copying. -
Page 11: Laser Safety
Laser Safety 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. This machine is classified as Class 1 laser product under IEC 60825. - Page 12 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. VORSICHT! Der Netzstecker ist die Hauptisoliervorrichtung! Die anderen Schalter auf dem Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden, um den Stromfluß...
- Page 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following specifications. Limits and methods of measurement for immunity characteristics of information technology equipment EN55024 Limits and methods of measurement for radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment...
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Page 15: Names Of Parts
Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS Main Body (11) (10) (1) Original cover (8) Toner container (Open/close this cover when you are setting the original on the (9) Lock lever platen.) (Operate this lever when you need to replace the toner (2) Platen container.) (Set originals here for copying. - Page 16 Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS (16) (15) (14) (13) (13) (19) (19) (12) (17) (18) (12) Drawer (This drawer has a storage capacity of 250 sheets of standard copy paper (80 g/m²).) (13) Paper width guides (Adjust these guides to fit the width of the paper that is to be loaded in the drawer.) (14) Paper stopper (Adjust this stopper to fit the length of the paper that is to be...
- Page 17 Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS (23) (24) (21) (20) (22) (20) Power switch (23) Document Processor connector (Turn this switch ON ( | ) before copying.) (Attach the connection cable here when installing the optional (21) Face-up tray Document Processor.) (Finished copies can be ejected and stored face-up on this tray.
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Page 18: Operation Panel
Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS Operation panel (24) (23) (22) (19) (18) (21) (20) (16) (12) (17) (13) (11) (10) (14) (15) (1) Start key & indicator (8) Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key (Press this key when you want to start copying. Copying will (Press this key when you want to lower the number of copies begin immediately if you press this key when the indicator is to be made, as well as to decrease the currently selected copy... -
Page 19: Auto Clear Function
Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS Initial mode (15) Program key & indicator (the state that the copier enters at the end of (Press this key when you want to copy with the Program warm-up or when the Reset/Power key is pressed) function. - Page 20 Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS...
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Page 21: Section 3 Preparations
Section 3 PREPARATIONS Loading paper Loading paper into a drawer Copy paper can either be loaded into the drawer(s) or set on the multi-bypass tray. Standard copy paper (60 g/m² – 90 g/m²), thick paper (90 g/m² – 105 g/m²), recycled paper, or color paper can be loaded into each Note when adding paper drawer. - Page 22 Section 3 PREPARATIONS Pull the drawer all the way out of the copier. Set the paper in the drawer so that the leading edge is aligned against the paper stopper, but making sure that none of the paper gets caught on the overhanging tabs. IMPORTANT! When pulling the drawer out of the copier, be sure to IMPORTANT!
- Page 23 Section 3 PREPARATIONS Adjusting the paper stopper for Folio or Push the drawer securely all the way back into the copier until it stops. Oficio II size paper Perform the following procedure to adjust the paper stopper when you want to load Folio or Oficio II size paper into the drawer. Remove the stopper extension lock from the paper stopper.
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Page 24: Selecting The Paper Size
Section 3 PREPARATIONS Selecting the paper size Press down on the stopper extension lock and slide the paper stopper towards the rear of the drawer to set the lock Perform the following procedure to use the operation panel and into place. The paper stopper is now in position for Folio select the size of paper that is loaded in the drawer. -
Page 25: Setting Paper On The Multi-Bypass Tray
Section 3 PREPARATIONS Setting paper on the multi-bypass tray Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to select the appropriate paper size. The displayed code numbers refer to the available paper Standard copy paper (60 g/m² – 90 g/m²), thick paper (90 g/m² – sizes as explained in the following table. - Page 26 Section 3 PREPARATIONS Open the multi-bypass tray towards you until you hear it Slide the paper all the way in, along the insert guides, as click into place. far as it will go. Pull out the multi-bypass extension and then flip it open. IMPORTANT! •...
- Page 27 Section 3 PREPARATIONS Selecting the paper size Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to select the appropriate paper size. Perform the following procedure to use the operation panel and The displayed code numbers refer to the available paper select the size of paper that is set on the multi-bypass tray.
- Page 28 Section 3 PREPARATIONS Selecting the paper size (temporary setting) Press the Recall%/Enter key. The copier will return to a copy-ready state. Press the Paper Select key until the multi-bypass tray indicator is lit. Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to select the appropriate paper size.
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Page 29: Thick Paper Mode
Section 3 PREPARATIONS Thick Paper mode Perform the following procedure to select the Thick Paper mode when copying onto thick copy paper (90 g/m² – 163 g/m²). When this mode is selected, copying will be carried out at a higher fixing temperature and the copy speed will be lowered in order to ensure efficient fixing of the toner to the copy paper. -
Page 30: Attaching The Face-Up Tray
Section 3 PREPARATIONS Attaching the face-up tray When copying onto special paper, such as thick paper (90 g/m² – Perform the standard copying procedure. Finished copies 163 g/m²) and OHP transparencies, ALWAYS use the face-up tray. will be ejected onto the face-up tray. The face-up tray has a storage capacity of 30 sheets of standard copy paper (80 g/m²) but only 1 sheet of special paper should be stored there at one time. -
Page 31: Basic Operation
Section 4 BASIC OPERATION Basic copying procedure Warm-up Selecting the image quality Turn the power switch ON ( | ). At the end of warm-up, the The image quality mode can be selected according to the Start indicator will light. type of original. - Page 32 Section 4 BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the copy exposure Setting an original The copy exposure can be manually adjusted in all of the Open the original cover and set the original that you want image quality modes, except for the Auto Exposure to copy face-down onto the platen.
- Page 33 Section 4 BASIC OPERATION At the end of copying Finished copies will be ejected onto the copy storage table. NOTE The copy storage table has a storage capacity of 150 sheets of standard copy paper (80 g/m²). CAUTION If the copier will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch OFF ( ).
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Page 34: Making Enlarged And Reduced Copies
Section 4 BASIC OPERATION Making enlarged and reduced copies Zoom mode Press the Recall%/Enter key. The new magnification ratio will be registered and the copy quantity/magnification display will return to showing the number of copies to be With this mode, the magnification ratio can be set to any 1% made. -
Page 35: Preset Zoom Mode
Section 4 BASIC OPERATION Preset Zoom mode Press the Recall%/Enter key. The new magnification ratio will be registered and the copy quantity/magnification display will return to showing the number of copies to be With this mode, the magnification ratio can be set to one of the made. - Page 36 Section 4 BASIC OPERATION...
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Page 37: Copy Functions
Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Layout modes 2-in-1 With this mode, the images from either 2 or 4 originals can be reduced and then combined onto a single copy. In addition, the borderline of each original can also be marked with a solid or Use this mode when you want to copy two originals onto each sheet dotted line. - Page 38 Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Caution on setting the originals The following illustrations indicate how the orientation of the original will affect the resulting copies. <When setting the originals on the platen> NOTE Make sure the originals are set so that the first page is scanned first.
- Page 39 Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS <When setting the originals in the Document Processor> NOTE Make sure the originals are set so that the first page is scanned first.
- Page 40 Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Press the 2in1/4in1 key until the 2in1 indicator lights. Once you have finished scanning all of the originals, press the Recall%/Enter key or the 2in1/4in1 key. Copying will start. NOTE It is possible for you to change the type of borderline. (See “Selecting the borderline”...
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Page 41: In-1
Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS 4-in-1 <When setting the originals in the Document Processor> Use this mode when you want to copy four originals onto each sheet of copy paper. Original Copy Caution on setting the originals Be sure to set the originals as shown in the following illustrations. <When setting the originals on the platen>... -
Page 42: Selecting The Borderline
Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Selecting the borderline Press the Start key. Scanning of the first original will start. Perform the following procedure when you want to change the type of borderline. NOTE If the optional Document Processor is installed on your copier, all of the originals set there will be scanned and the copy operation will start. -
Page 43: Selecting The Order Of 4-In-1 Layout
Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Selecting the order of 4-in-1 layout Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or the Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to select the desired borderline. The displayed code numbers refer to the available Perform the following procedure if you want to select the order in borderline types as explained in the following table. - Page 44 Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or the Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key until the number that corresponds to desired layout order (1 – 4) is shown. The displayed code numbers refer to the available layout orders as explained in the following table.
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Page 45: Sort Mode
Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Sort mode Multiple originals can be scanned into memory in a single Once scanning of the first original is completed, “1-” (the operation and then the desired number of copy sets created. number of originals already scanned) will be shown. Set the next original and press the Start key. - Page 46 Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS 5-10...
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Page 47: Copy Default Settings
Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Available default items The state that the copier enters at the end of warm-up or when the Reset/Power key is pressed is called the “initial mode”. The modes, functions and other settings that are automatically pre-set for use in the initial mode are called “default settings”. These default settings can be changed as desired to suit your copying needs. - Page 48 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Item Reference Default Description Available settings number page Multi-Bypass Tray Paper Registers the size of paper that is to be set on -A4: A4 Size the multi-bypass tray. -A5: A5 * The “XXX” shown here refers to the actual -A6: A6 width of the paper as registered under the -Fo: Folio...
- Page 49 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Item Reference Default Description Available settings number page Paper Feeder Skewed Adjusts for off-center printing. -1.0 – 3.0 (mm) Feed Adjustment (option) * If the optional Paper Feeder is not installed (Adjustment is complete on your copier, this default setting will not at the time of purchase.) appear.
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Page 50: Section 6 Copy Default Settings
Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Accessing and changing the default settings Press the Recall%/Enter key. NOTE If you selected default items “F01” or “F32”: The If you want to access the “F30” default item (Document corresponding list/report will be printed out. Proceed to Processor Skewed Feed Adjustment), proceed directly to step 4. - Page 51 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Sample User Copy Setting List Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or the Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to select either ON or OFF. (F21 and F25) Press the Recall%/Enter key. The operation panel will return to the display in step 2.
- Page 52 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press the Recall%/Enter key. The operation panel will If the result is as shown in example (1), increase the return to the display in step 2. Once you are finished setting. If the result is as shown in example (2), decrease accessing default items, proceed to step 17.
- Page 53 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS The selected setting will change each time you press the Prior to performing the adjustment procedure, it is Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or the Number of Copies / necessary to use the Document Processor to make copies in Zoom(-) key.
- Page 54 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS If the result is as shown in example (1), increase the Prior to performing the adjustment procedure, it is setting. If the result is as shown in example (2), decrease necessary to use the Document Processor to make copies in the setting.
- Page 55 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Arrange the original and copy one on top of the other to verify the direction and amount of the shift. If the result is as shown in example (1), increase the setting. If the result is as shown in example (2), decrease the setting.
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Page 56: Checking The Total Copy Count And Printing Out A Report
Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Checking the total copy count and printing out a report It is possible to use the operation panel to check the total number of Sample Total Count Report copies made. It is also possible to print out that information in the form of a report. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING If one of the following indications is displayed When any of the following indications appears on the copy quantity/magnification display, perform the corresponding procedure. Reference Indication Procedure Page “E07” appears on the copy quantity/ The size of paper registered in the default settings is different than the magnification display size of the paper actually used. -
Page 58: Section 7 Troubleshooting
Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Indication Procedure Page “E72” appears on the copy quantity/ Originals for another job were set in the optional Document Processor — magnification display during copying from the platen in the 2-in-1 or 4-in-1 layout mode or in the Sort mode. -
Page 59: If Paper Jams
Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING If paper jams If a paper jam occurs, copying will stop. In this case, an indication about the jam will appear on the operation panel. Leave the power switch ON ( | ) and refer to “Removal procedures” on page 7-4 to remove the jammed paper. Misfeed location indicators Cautions WARNING... -
Page 60: Removal Procedures
Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Removal procedures If the leading edge of the jammed paper is visible, pull it out towards you. If the paper is not visible at all, perform the “Paper jam in a drawer” procedure. Paper jam inside the copier If the paper has been fed to the rear of the copier but the leading edge is not visible, perform the “Paper jam in the paper eject section”... - Page 61 Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper jam in a drawer Open and then close the upper front cover. The error indications will go out. Pull out the drawer that is currently being used. Remove the jammed paper. NOTE If a paper jam occurs in the optional Paper Feeder, the procedure to remove jammed paper is the same as with the included drawer.
- Page 62 Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper jam in the paper eject section Open and then close the upper front cover. The error indications will go out. Open the face-up tray. Remove the jammed paper. CAUTION The copier’s fixing unit is extremely hot. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of getting burned.
- Page 63 Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper jam in the multi-bypass tray Original jam in the optional Document Processor Remove all of the paper remaining on the multi-bypass tray. Remove all of the originals remaining on the original table. Open and then close the upper front cover. The error Open the left cover to the Document Processor.
- Page 64 Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Remove the jammed original. Close the Document Processor. Reset the originals.
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Page 65: If Other Trouble Occurs
Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING If other trouble occurs If trouble occurs with your copier, carry out the applicable checkpoints and procedures indicated on the following pages. If the trouble persists, contact your service representative or authorized service center. Reference Trouble Checkpoint Procedure Page Nothing lights on the... - Page 66 Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Trouble Checkpoint Procedure Page Black or white vertical bands Is the charger cleaner in its home position Remove the Process Unit and return the appear on the copies. (marked “CLEANER HOME POSITION”)? charger cleaner to its home position. If you are using the optional Document Clean the slit glass.
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Page 67: Maintenance And Operation Information
Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Cleaning the copier If the optional Document Processor is installed on your copier, lift open the Document Processor and wipe the gray portion, as shown CAUTION in the illustration, with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or mild detergent. -
Page 68: Replacing The Toner Container
Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Replacing the toner container When toner runs low, the Add Toner indicator will light. If you Open the upper front cover. continue to make copies while the Add Toner indicator is lit, “E33” will appear on the copy quantity/magnification display and the copier will stop. - Page 69 Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Pull the lock lever towards you into its release position Shake the new toner container horizontally 5 or 6 times to (marked “UNLOCK”), then pull the toner container release ensure that the toner is evenly distributed inside. lever to the right as indicated by the arrow ( ) in the illustration.
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Page 70: Cleaning The Charger And The Registration Roller
Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Cleaning the charger and the registration roller Hold the Process Unit stable and push on the areas marked “PUSH HERE” on the toner container, until the container Perform the following cleaning operation whenever you replace the clicks into place. - Page 71 Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Close the front cover. Close the upper front cover. After use, ALWAYS dispose of the toner container in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
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Page 72: Specifications
Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Specifications Main Body Type.................Desktop Original table ..............Fixed type Copying system ..............Indirect electrostatic system Acceptable originals ............Sheets of paper, books and 3-dimensional objects (Maximum size: 8 " × 14" (Legal) / Folio) Copy sizes ...............Drawer: 8 "... -
Page 73: Document Processor (Option)
Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Document Processor (option) Original feed system ............Automatic feeding Acceptable originals............Sheets of paper Original sizes ..............Max.: 8 " × 14" (Legal) and Folio Min.: 5 " × 8 " (Statement) and A5R Original paper weight............ -
Page 74: Environmental Specifications
Section 8 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION Environmental Specifications • Recovery time from the Low Power mode....10 seconds • Transition time to the Low Power mode (at time of purchase) ...........15 minutes • Transition time to the Off and Sleep modes (at time of purchase) ...........30 minutes Duplex (2-sided) copying •... - Page 75 For best copy results and machine performance, we recommend that you use only KYOCERA MITA original supplies for your KYOCERA MITA copier.
- Page 76 KYOCERA MITA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH KYOCERA MITA GMBH AUSTRIA KYOCERA MITA TAIWAN CORPORATION KYOCERA MITA SVENSKA AB KYOCERA MITA KYOCERA MITA NORGE CORPORATION ©2003 KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation 2003. 3 is a registered trademark of KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION 2DC80030A...