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Kyocera copier Operation Manual

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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 Section 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. This section contains explanations on information that is necessary for you to know prior to using this copier for the first time after purchase. For example, it contains notes and cautions on installation and operation that should be strictly obeyed in order to ensure its safe and proper operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Energy Star Program ...iv Please read this Operation Guide before using the copier. Keep it close to the copier for easy reference..v Section 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. 1-1 CAUTION LABELS ...1-1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ...1-2 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ...1-3 Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS ...2-1...
  • Page 5 MAKING FULL USE OF THE COPIER’S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Enlarging/reducing copies to a desired size between 50% and 200% <Zoom mode> (See page 4-4) 200% Saving on toner use <Eco-Copy mode> (See page 4-1) Memorizing frequently used settings <Program function> (See page 5-10) •...

  • Page 6: Energy Star Program

    “Off Mode” where the device automatically turns itself off after there is no activity within a set amount of time. When the copier includes printer and fax functions, the printer and fax must enter a “Low Power Mode”...

  • Page 7: 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 9: Important! Please Read First

    Section 1 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. NOTE: DO NOT remove these labels.

  • Page 10: Installation Precautions

    During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, 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 11: Precautions For Use

    ... NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the copier or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing blindness...

  • Page 12: Cautions When Handling Consumables

    Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. Store all consumables in a cool, dark location. If the copier will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the drawer, return it to its original package and reseal it.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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. 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 15 100,000 copies from date of installation by an Authorized Dealer, whichever first occurs. In the event the copier or an accessory is found to be defective within the warranty period, Kyocera’s only obligation and the Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts.

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts

    (7) Process Unit (Take this unit out when you need to replace the toner container or if a paper jam occurs inside the copier.) NAMES OF PARTS (11) (8) Toner container...
  • Page 18 Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS (16) (15) (14) (13) (12) (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 19 • Be sure that the original cover is closed whenever transporting the copier. • DO NOT attempt to carry the copier by holding only the top portion. Doing so may result in you dropping the copier and thereby damaging the copier and/or its covers.

  • Page 20: Operation Panel

    Press down on this key for at least 3 seconds when you want to engage the Off mode. When you want to release the copier from the Off mode, press any one of the keys on the operation panel.

  • Page 21: Auto Clear Function

    “1” and “Text & Photo” is selected as the image quality mode. * If the optional Paper Feeder is installed on your copier, it is possible for you to change which drawer will be automatically selected in the initial mode.
  • Page 22 Section 2 NAMES OF PARTS...

  • Page 23: Section 3 Preparations

    NOT to use paper that still has staples or clips attached to it. Doing so may result in lowered copying quality or even damage to the copier. • If you are using paper that has been folded or is curled at all, straighten it out before loading the paper into a drawer or setting it on the multi-bypass tray.
  • Page 24 Pull the drawer all the way out of the copier. IMPORTANT! When pulling the drawer out of the copier, be sure to support it so that it doesn’t fall out suddenly. Adjust the paper stopper in the rear portion of the drawer by pressing in on the release buttons and sliding the paper stopper to the fit the size of the paper being loaded.
  • Page 25 Push the drawer securely all the way back into the copier until it stops. IMPORTANT! If you will not be using the copier for a prolonged period of time, remove all paper from the drawer(s) and seal in its original packaging in order to protect it against moisture.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Paper Size

    Section 3 PREPARATIONS Press down on the stopper extension lock and slide the paper stopper towards the rear of the drawer to set the lock into place. The paper stopper is now in position for Folio and Oficio II size paper. Selecting the paper size Perform the following procedure to use the operation panel and select the size of paper that is loaded in the drawer.

  • Page 27: Setting Paper On The Multi-Bypass Tray

    Letter (8 Oficio II (8 Press the Recall%/Enter key. The displayed numbers will flash and the copier will return to a copy-ready state. Setting paper on the multi-bypass tray Standard copy paper (60 g/m² – 90 g/m²), thick paper (90 g/m² –...
  • Page 28 If you do need to use the multi-bypass tray and such paper does not feed smoothly, continue to support the paper by its trailing edge until all of the paper has been fed into the copier. " × 13" (Oficio II)
  • Page 29 There are two methods of selecting the paper size for the multi-bypass tray: standard and temporary. The standard setting will remain in memory even when the power switch copier is turned OFF, while the temporary setting will be cleared each time the power switch is turned OFF.
  • Page 30 BEFORE attempting to select that size. (See page 6-3.) " × 14") " × 11") " × 8 ") " × 13") Press the Recall%/Enter key. The copier will return to a copy-ready state.

  • Page 31: Thick Paper Mode

    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 32: Attaching 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. Open the face-up tray (located at the rear of the copier). 3-10 Perform the standard copying procedure. Finished copies will be ejected onto the face-up tray.

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    Turn the power switch ON ( | ). At the end of warm-up, the Start indicator will light. Selecting the desired functions Select from the copier’s various functions. Selecting the source of paper feed Select the location of the paper that you want to copy onto.
  • Page 34 • Shadows may appear around the edges and up the middle of copies made from open-faced originals (such as books, etc.). • When the copier is in a copy-ready state, the optical lamp will be lit. This does NOT indicate trouble with the copier.
  • Page 35 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 ( ).

  • Page 36: Making Enlarged And Reduced Copies

    Section 4 BASIC OPERATION Making enlarged and reduced copies Zoom mode With this mode, the magnification ratio can be set to any 1% increment between 50% and 200%. Press the Recall%/Enter key. The magnification ratio will be shown on copy quantity/magnification display and the “%”...

  • Page 37: Preset Zoom Mode

    Preset Zoom mode With this mode, the magnification ratio can be set to one of the pre-set ratios: Available magnification ratios (in the order they can be scrolled through*) 100%: (default setting) 78%: 8 " × 14" " × 11" 70%: A4 50%: 200%:...

  • Page 38: Low Power Mode

    Low Power mode The Low Power mode automatically puts the copier into a state of sleep if no operation has been performed on the copier for a pre-set period of time (between 1 minute and 240 minutes). “---” will be shown on the copy quantity/magnification display, but everything else on the operation panel will go out.

  • Page 39: Off Mode

    Off mode The Off mode automatically turns most of the power to the copier off if no operation has been performed on the copier for a pre-set period of time (between 15 and 240 minutes). “-” will be shown on the copy quantity/magnification display, but everything else on the operation panel will go out.
  • Page 40 Section 4 BASIC OPERATION...

  • Page 41: Copy Functions

    Section 5 Layout modes 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 dotted line.
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44 Press the Start key. Scanning of the first original will start. 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. Once scanning of the first original is completed, “1-” (the number of originals already scanned) will be shown.

  • Page 45: In-1

    4-in-1 Use this mode when you want to copy four originals onto each sheet of copy paper. Original Caution on setting the originals Be sure to set the originals as shown in the following illustrations. <When setting the originals on the platen> <When setting the originals in the Document Processor>...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Borderline

    Press the Start key. Scanning of the first original will start. 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. Once scanning of the first original is completed, “1-” (the number of originals already scanned) will be shown.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Order Of 4-In-1 Layout

    None Solid line Dotted line Press the Recall%/Enter key. The displayed numbers will flash and the copier will return to a copy-ready state. Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Selecting the order of 4-in-1 layout Perform the following procedure if you want to select the order in which the images will appear within the copy page in the 4-in-1 mode.
  • Page 48 (1 – 4) is shown. The displayed code numbers refer to the available layout orders as explained in the following table. Press the Recall%/Enter key. The displayed numbers will flash and the copier will return to a copy-ready state.

  • Page 49: Sort Mode

    Sort mode will be selected automatically once originals are set there. • 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. Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Once scanning of the first original is completed, “1-”...

  • Page 50: Program Function

    Section 5 COPY FUNCTIONS Program function By registering often used settings in advance as a single program, it is possible for you to make copies using those same settings by simply pressing the Program key. NOTE A single combination of copy modes and other functions displayed on the operation panel can be registered as a program using this function.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Reset/Power key is pressed. * If the optional Paper Feeder is not installed on your copier, this default setting will not appear. Sets whether the Auto Drawer Switching function (see page 2-5) will be used or not.
  • Page 53 Sets the amount of time after each copy job is finished until the Silent mode automatically engages and shuts down the motor inside the copier. If you set this value to “0” seconds, the motor will be stopped immediately after copying is completed.
  • Page 54 Description Sets whether the Off mode (see page 4-7), which automatically turns most of the power to the copier off when a certain time elapses without any operation being performed, will engage automatically or not. * If the Off mode interferes in any way with your copying operations, turn this function OFF.
  • Page 55 Description Adjusts for off-center printing. Adjusts for off-center printing. * If the optional Paper Feeder is not installed on your copier, this default setting will not appear. Adjusts for off-center printing. Adjusts for skewed feeding of originals in the Document Processor.

  • Page 56: Section 6 Copy Default Settings

    Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Accessing and changing the default settings NOTE If you want to access the “F30” default item (Document Processor Skewed Feed Adjustment), proceed directly to step 20. To access the “F26” default item (Document Processor Leading Edge Timing Adjustment), proceed directly to step 28.
  • Page 57 Sample User Copy Setting List Sample Toner Coverage Report Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or the Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to select either ON or OFF. (F11, F20, F21 and F25) Press the Recall%/Enter key.
  • Page 58 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press the Recall%/Enter key. The operation panel will return to the display in step 2. Once you are finished accessing default items, proceed to step 19. Press the Number of Copies / Zoom(+) or the Number of Copies / Zoom(-) key to set the copy limit.
  • Page 59 (F02 – F10, F12 – F14, F17 – F19, F22 – F24) Press the Recall%/Enter key. The operation panel will return to the display in step 2. Once you are finished accessing default items, proceed to the next step. Press the Reset/Power key. The copier will return to a copy-ready state.
  • Page 60 0.1 mm to the right. Press the Recall%/Enter key. The operation panel will return to the display in step 2. Press the Reset/Power key. The copier will return to a copy-ready state. NOTE Use the Document Processor to make another copy and, if further adjustment is necessary, repeat steps 22 through 27.
  • Page 61 Section 6 COPY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press the Recall%/Enter key. The operation panel will return to the display in step 2. Press the Reset/Power key. The copier will return to a copy-ready state. NOTE Use the Document Processor to make another copy and, if further adjustment is necessary, repeat steps 30 through 34.

  • Page 62: Checking The Total Copy Count And Printing Out A Report

    8 " × 11" (Letter) or A4 paper either loaded in a drawer or set on the multi-bypass tray. 6-12 Sample Total Count Report Once the total copy count has been shown, the copier will return to a copy-ready state.

  • Page 63: Optional Equipment

    Processor. Failure to do so may result in the originals being misfed.) IMPORTANT! Be sure that the Document Processor is closed whenever transporting the copier. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Names of parts (1) Original table (Set originals to be copied on this table.)

  • Page 64: Section 7 Optional Equipment

    Setting more than the acceptable number of originals can cause the originals to misfeed. • To keep ejected originals from falling off the copier, open the ejection extension when using larger sized originals such as 8 "...

  • Page 65: Setting Originals On The Platen

    If there are any originals left on either table, they may fall off the copier when the Document Processor is opened. Set the original to be copied face-down. Be sure to align the original flush up against the left rear corner of the platen.

  • Page 66: Paper Feeder

    The type, sizes and amount of paper that can be loaded in the Paper Feeder is the same as with the included drawer. IMPORTANT! If the optional Paper Feeder is installed on your copier, ALWAYS detach it before attempting to pick up or transport the copier.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Start key. Print out will be performed onto paper from the selected location. The amount of waste toner in the copier has reach the acceptable limit. Contact your service representative or an authorized service center. The toner container is not installed in the copier.

  • Page 68: Section 8 Troubleshooting

    Press the Stop/Clear key, set a lesser number of originals and try to copy again. The upper front cover or the front cover to the copier is open. Close the covers securely. The left cover to the Document Processor is open.

  • Page 69: If Paper Jams

    * Do not reuse jammed paper. * If paper is torn during removal, be sure to remove any loose scraps of paper from inside the copier. Failure to do so could cause another paper jam later. * Once all jammed paper has been removed, warm-up will begin.

  • Page 70: Removal Procedures

    If the paper is not visible at all, perform the “Paper jam in a drawer” procedure. 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 71 Paper jam in a drawer 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 72 Paper jam in the paper eject section 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. Close the face-up tray.

  • Page 73: Paper Jam In The Multi-Bypass Tray

    Paper jam in the multi-bypass tray Remove all of the paper remaining on the multi-bypass tray. Open and then close the upper front cover. The error indications will go out. Reset the paper on the multi-bypass tray. Section 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Original jam in the optional Document Processor Remove all of the originals remaining on the original table.
  • Page 74 Section 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Remove the jammed original. Close the Document Processor. Reset the originals.

  • Page 75: If Other Trouble Occurs

    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. Trouble Nothing lights on the Is the power plug connected to an AC...
  • Page 76 Is the copy paper curled, folded or wrinkled? Is there any jammed paper or loose scraps of paper remaining inside the copier? Does the registered paper size match the size you are actually using? The Add Toner indicator Did you shake the new toner container doesn’t go out even after...

  • Page 77: Maintenance And Operation Information

    MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION If the optional Document Processor is installed on your copier, lift open the Document Processor and wipe the gray portion, as shown in the illustration, with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or mild detergent.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Toner Container

    Add Toner indicator is lit, “E33” will appear on the copy quantity/magnification display and the copier will stop. Replace the toner container right away. In addition, you should perform the appropriate cleaning operation whenever you replace the toner container.
  • Page 79 Pull the lock lever towards you into its release position (marked “UNLOCK”), then pull the toner container release lever to the right as indicated by the arrow ( illustration. Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic bag and dispose of it. CAUTION DO NOT attempt to incinerate the toner container.

  • Page 80: Cleaning The Charger And The Registration Roller

    (B). After cleaning is finished, align the pins (C) on both sides of the Process Unit with the guides inside the copier, and slide the Process Unit slowly back into its original position in the copier until in stops.
  • Page 81 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. Section 9 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INFORMATION...

  • Page 82: Additional Memory

    Section 9 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 Copy sizes ...Drawer: 8 Copying speed...Same size (100%; [1:1]), 8 Warm-up time ...Within 15 secs.

  • Page 83: Document Processor (Option)

    Original paper weight... 50 g/m² – 120 g/m² Acceptable number of originals... Maximum of 50 (50 g/m² – 80 g/m²) Power source ... Via electrical connection to the copier Dimensions (W) × (D) × (H) ... 17 Weight ... Approx. 5.06 lbs. / Approx. 2.3 kg (Specifications are subject to change without notice.)

  • Page 84: Environmental Specifications

    Section 9 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 85: Optional Equipment

    Paper Feeder An extra drawer can be added below the drawer that is included with this copier. The type, sizes and amount of paper that can be loaded in the Paper Feeder is the same as with the included drawer.

  • Page 86: Appendix: Functions And Settings Combination Chart

    Appendix: Functions and settings combination chart (1) Image quality (Text mode) (2) Image quality (Photo mode) (3) Image quality (Text & Photo mode) (4) Image quality (Eco-copy mode) (5) Copy exposure (Manual adjustment) (6) Copy exposure (Auto Exposure Adjustment mode) (7) Zoom mode (8) Preset Zoom mode (9) Program function...
  • Page 87 Paper Feeder Skewed Feed Adjustment (default setting) ... 6-5 Paper jam in a drawer ... 8-5 Paper jam in the multi-bypass tray ... 8-7 Paper jam inside the copier ... 8-4 Photo mode (image quality mode) ... 4-1 Photo Mode Exposure Adjustment (default setting) ... 6-1 Photo Processing (default setting) ...
  • Page 88 Selecting the desired functions ...4-1 Selecting the image quality ...4-1 Selecting the paper size (standard setting) ...3-7 Selecting the paper size (temporary setting) ...3-8 Selecting the source of paper feed ...4-1 Setting an original ...4-2 Setting the number of copies to be made ...4-2 Silent Mode Time (default setting) ...6-3 Sort mode ...5-9 Specifications ...9-6...
  • Page 89 MEMO...
  • Page 91 For best copy results and machine performance, we recommend that you use only KYOCERA MITA original supplies for your KYOCERA MITA copier.
  • Page 92 ©2003 http://www.kyoceramita.com 2006. 2 302DC80014 Rev.2.0 is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation...

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