Kyocera KM-2540 manual

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This Operation Guide is for models KM-2540 and KM-3040. In this guide, KM-2540 refers to the 25 cpm (copies per minute) model and KM- 3040 to the 30 cpm model. Included Guides The following guides are included with this machine. Refer to the proper guide based on your requirements. Operation Guide (This Guide) Describes how to load paper , basic co[...]

i Safety Conventions in This Guide Please read this Operation Guide befo re using the machine. Keep it close to the machine for easy reference. The sections of this guide and p arts of the machine marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user , other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure corre ct and safe usage of the [...]

ii Contents Legal Information and Conventions ........................ ................ ... ix 1 Part Names ................ ................. ............ ................. ................ .... 1-1 Body .............. ............. ................. ................ ............. ................ .... 1-2 Operation Panel ............... .........[...]

iii Caution/W ar ning La bels 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 . High temperature inside. Do not touch part s in this area, because there is a danger of getting burned. Do not inci[...]

iv Installa tion Pr ecautions Environment Caution Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unst able or not level. Such locations may cause the machine to fall down or fall over . This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the machine. Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt become[...]

v Small amounts of ozone and other chemicals are released during copying, but the quantities do not present any health risk to humans. 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. T o maintain the appropriate environment [...]

vi Pr ecautions f or Use Cautions when using the machine Wa r n i n g Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This of 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[...]

vii If dust accumulates within the machine, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal part s. This is particularly ef fective if accomplis hed prior to seasons of high humidity . Consult with your service represent ative in regard to th[...]

viii If the machine will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette and the MP tray (multi-purpose tray), return it to its original package and reseal it. Don’t store the unit in a place exposed to: • Direct sunlight • High or rapidly variable temperature or humidity (limit: 104 °F or 40 °C)[...]

ix Le gal Infor ma tion and Con v entions Please read this information before using your machine. Th is chapter provides info rmation on the following topics: Legal Informa tion x Regarding T rad enames x Energy Saving Cont rol Function xi Automatic 2-Sided Co py Function xi Recycled P aper xi Energy St ar (ENERGY ST AR ® ) Program xi About this O[...]

x Legal Information Notice: The information in this guide is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition. No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions [...]

xi Energy Saving Control Function The device comes equipped with a Low Power Mode where energy consumption is reduced after a certain amount of time elapses since the device was last used, as well as an Off Mode where the device automatically turns itself of f after there is no activity within a set amount of time. When the copier includes printer [...]

xii Laser Safet y (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. This machine is classified as Class 1 laser [...]

xiii Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Powe r 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[...]

xiv SAFETY OF LASER BEAM (USA) 1. Safety of lase r beam This machine 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. The laser optica[...]

xv Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Powe r Caution: The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. Attention: Le débrancheme nt de la fiche secteur est le seul moyen de mettre l’appareil hors tensio[...]

xvi W arranty (USA) KM-2540 / KM-3040 MUL TIFUNCTIONAL PRODUCT LIMITED W ARRANTY Kyocera Mit a America, Inc. and Kyocera Mit a Canada , Ltd. (both referred to as “Kyocera”) warrant the Customer’s new Multifunctional Product (ref erred to as “MFP” ), and the new accessorie s installed with the initial installati on of the MFP , against any[...]

xvii About this Operation Guide This Operation Gui de contains the followin g chapters: 1P a r t N a m e s Identifies machine part s and operation panel keys. 2 Preparation for Usage Explains adding paper , placing original, connecting the machine, and necessary configurations before first use. 3 Basic Operation Describes the procedures for basic c[...]

xviii Originals and Paper Sizes This section explains the notation used in this guide when referring to sizes of originals or paper sizes. As in A4 and B5, which may be used either in the horizontal or vertical direction, in order to indicate the orientation of the original/p aper , horizontal orientation is indicated by an additional R character .[...]

Part Names 1-1 1P a r t N a m e s This chapter identifies machine part s and operation panel keys. Body 1-2 Operation Panel 1-5 T ouc h Panel 1-6[...]

1-2 Part Names Body 1 Original Cover (Option) 2 Platen 3 Original Size Indicator Plates 4 Left Cover 1 5 Left Cover 1 Lever 6 Left Cover 2 7 Clip Holder 8 Operation Panel 9 Cassette 1 10 Cassette 2 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 5 6[...]

Part Names 1-3 11 T oner Container 12 T oner Container S topper 13 Main Charger 14 W aste T oner Box 15 Cleaning Brush 16 Green Knob (A1) 17 Paper Feed Unit (A2) 18 Paper Feed Unit Cover (A3) 12 11 14 13 15 16 17 18[...]

1-4 Part Names 19 Front Cover 20 Paper Width Guide 21 Paper Width Adjusting T ab 22 Paper Length Guide 23 Carrying Handles 24 T op T ray 25 Output S topper 26 Paper Width Guide 27 Main Power Switch 28 MP T ray (multi-purpose tray) 27 28 26 24 25 19 23 22 21 20[...]

Part Names 1-5 Operation Panel 1 Brightness Adjustment Dial 2 Copy Key (Indicator/Lamp) 3P r i n t Key (Indicator/Lamp) 4F A X Key (Indicator/Lamp) 5 System Me nu/Counter Key 6 Print Management Key/Indicator 7 Repeat Copy Key/Indicator 8 Job Build Key/Indicator 9 Mixed Sized Originals Key/Indicator 10 Logout Key 1 1 Interrupt Key/Indicator 12 Energ[...]

1-6 Part Names T ouch Panel Displayed by pressing the Copy key . Screen changes when 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 are pressed. 1 [Basic] screen 2 [User choice] screen 3 [Function] screen 4 [Program] screen 11×8½" Paper Si ze Set 4 in 1 Bo r d E r a se Ma r g i n Lef t Pro gr am Funct i on Us er c ho i c e Ba s i c 11×8 ½" Pla i n 11×1 7" Co [...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-1 2 Pr epar ation f or Usa ge This chapte r explains the preparation s require d before u sing the machine. Loading Pap er 2-2 Before Loading Paper............... ............. ............. ............. ........ 2-2 Loading Paper into Cassette 1, 2 .... ................ ............. ........... 2-2 Loading Paper in the M[...]

2-2 Prepa ration for Usage Loading Paper Paper can be loaded standardly in the two cassettes and the MP tray . An optional paper feeder is also available. (Refer to Chapter 4 Optional Equipment .) Before Loading Paper When you open a new package of p aper , fan the sheets to sep arate them slightly prior to loading by the follo wing steps. 1 Bend t[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-3 1 Pull the cassette out toward you until it stops. 2 Holding the paper widt h adjusting tab, move the p aper width guides to fit the paper . 3 Adjust the paper length guide to the length of the p aper . IMPORTANT When using media types other than p lain paper (such as recycled or colored paper), always specify the media t[...]

2-4 Prepa ration for Usage 4 Align the paper flush against the left side of the cassette. 5 Insert the appropriate paper size card in the slot to indicate the size of the paper inside. 6 Gently push the cassette back in. 7 Select the media type (plain, recycled, etc.) for the cassette with the operation panel. (Refer to Specifying the Media T ype f[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-5 1 Open the MP tray . 2 Adjust the paper wid th guides to the width of the p aper . 3 Insert the paper along the p aper width guides into the tray until it stops. Note When you load custom size paper, enter the paper size by referring to Specifying the Paper Size for the MP Tray on page 2-9 . When you use special paper suc[...]

2-6 Prepa ration for Usage Loading Envelopes Up to 20 envelopes may be loaded in the MP tray . Acceptable enve lope sizes are as follows. 1 Open the MP tray . 2 Adjust the paper wid th guides to the width of the envelope. 3 For landscape form envelopes, close the flap. Insert the envelope all the way along the width guides, keeping the printing sid[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-7 Setting Media T ype an d Paper Size for the Cassettes and MP T ray The default paper size setting for cassettes 1 and 2 and for the optional paper feeder (cassettes 3 and 4) is [Auto Detection] and the default media type setting is [Plain]. T o fix the type of paper to be used, specify the paper size and media type sett i[...]

2-8 Prepa ration for Usage 5 If [Auto Detection] is selected, choose the unit type. If [S tandard sizes] is selected, choose the paper size. Press [Close]. 6 Press [Close]. 7 Press [End]. The display returns to the [Basic] screen. Specifying the Media T ype for the Cassettes T o use a media type other than plain paper in cassettes 1 and 2 or in the[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-9 5 Select the media type and press [Close]. 6 Press [Close]. 7 Press [End]. The display returns to the [Basic] screen. Specifying the Paper Size for the MP T ray T o fix the type of paper to be used in the MP tray , specify the paper size setting. The following paper sizes are available. Auto Detect The paper size is autom[...]

2-10 Prepa ration for Usage 2 Press [MP T r ay Setting]. 3 Press [Auto Detection]. 4 Select [Centimeter] ([Centimetre]) or [Inch]. 5 Press [Close]. The display returns to the [Basic] screen. Other S t andard Sizes S pecify special standard sizes. 1 Press the System Menu/Counter key . 2 Press [MP T r ay Setting]. 3 Press [Others S tandard] and press[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-1 1 Size Entry S pecify the required paper size. 1 Press the System Menu/Counter key . 2 Press [MP T ray Setting]. 3 Press [Size Entry]. 4 Press [+] and [–] to set the Y (height) and X (width) sizes. With the metric models, you may enter the size directly using the numeric keys by pressing [#-Keys]. 5 Press [Close]. The d[...]

2-12 Prepa ration for Usage 5 Press [ S ] or [ T ], select the number to register from Paper size (User reg. 1 - 4) and press [Change #]. 6 Press [On] and press [+] or [–] to set the Y (Length) and X (Width) sizes. With the metric models, you may enter the size directly using the numeric keys by pressing [#-Keys]. T o specify a media type, press [...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-13 Specifying the Media T ype for the MP T ray T o use a media type other than plain paper in the MP tray , specify the media type setting. The following media types are available. Plain , T ransparency , Rough , Ve l l u m , Labels , Recycled , Preprinted , Bond , Cardstock , Color ( Colour ), Prepunched , Letterhead , Thi[...]

2-14 Prepa ration for Usage Loading Originals Follow the steps below to load originals for copying. Loading Originals on the Platen Y ou may place books or magazines on the platen in addition to ordinary sheet originals. 1 Open the original cover . 2 Place the original. Put the scanning side facedown and align it flush against the original size ind[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-15 (Metric models) 3 Close the original cover . Loading Originals in the Document Processor (option) The optional document processor automatically scans each sheet of multiple originals. Both sides of two-sided originals are scanned. Part Names of the Document Proces sor 1 Original placement indicator 2 T op cover 3 Origina[...]

2-16 Prepa ration for Usage 5 Original eject t able 6 Original stopper 7 Opening handle Originals Supported by the Document Processor The document processor supports the following types of originals. Originals Not Suppor ted by the Doc ument Processor Do not use the document processor for the following types of originals. • Soft originals such as[...]

Prepar ation for Usage 2-17 2 Place the originals. Put the side to be scanned (or the first side of two-sided originals) face-up. Slide the leading edge into the document processor as far as it will go. The original placement indicator will be lit. Ensure that loaded originals do not exceed the level indicator . If exceeded, originals may jam (see [...]

2-18 Prepa ration for Usage Language Select the language displayed on the touch panel. The following languages are available. 1 Press the System Menu/Counter key . 2 Press [Language]. 3 Select the key for the language you would like to set. The touch panel display will change to that language. Model T ype Language Inch models English, French ( Fran[...]

Basic Operation 3-1 3 Basic Oper a tion This chapter explains the following operations. Basic Copying Procedur es 3-2 T urning of f the main power switch ... ................ ................ ........ 3-3 Selecting Imag e Quality 3-4 Adjusting Density 3-5 Zoom 3-6 Auto Zoom ... ............. ................ ................. ............ .........[...]

3-2 Basic Operation Basic Copying Procedure s Follow the steps as below for basic copying. 1 Open the main power switch cover and move the main power switch to on ( | position). After warm-up is complete, the St ar t key’s Start indicator will glow green. 2 Place the original. 3 Confirm that [APS] is selected. In this mode, paper that matches the[...]

Basic Operation 3-3 6 Remove the finished copies from the top tray . The top tray can hold up to 250 sheets o f standard p aper (80 g/m²). However , the actual capacity varies depending on the type and condition of the paper . T urning off the main power switch Press the Power key on the operation panel, and after verifying the Power indicator has[...]

3-4 Basic Operation Selecting Image Quality Choose the image quality suited to the type of original. 1 Place the original. 2 Press [Function]. 3 Press [Original Image]. 4 Select the image quality . 5 Press the Start key . Copying begins. Image Quality Description T ext+Photo Appropriate for mixed text and photo originals. Photo Appropriate for phot[...]

Basic Operation 3-5 Adjusting Density Adjust the density automatically or manually . The d efault setting is [Manual]. Follow the steps as below for Manual mode. 1 Place the original. 2 Press the density adjustment key ( / ) to adjust the density . Press [Auto Density] to use Auto Density . The machine determines a suitable density for copying. T o[...]

3-6 Basic Operation Zoom Adjust the magnification to reduce or enlarge the original image. The following zoom modes are available. • Auto Zoom – Automatically reduces or enlarges the original image suited to the selected paper size. • Manual Zoom – Reduces or enlarges the original image in 1 % increments between 25 - 400 %. • Preset Zoom [...]

Basic Operation 3-7 Manual Zoom Reduces or enlarges the original image in 1 % increment s between 25 - 400 %. Follow the steps as below to use manual zoom. 1 Place the original and press [Zoom]. 2 Press [+] and [–] to set the displayed magnification. Press [# keys] ([#-Keys]) to enter with numeric keys. 3 Press the Start key . Copying begins. Pre[...]

3-8 Basic Operation Follow the steps as below to use preset zoom. 1 Place the original and press [Zoom]. 2 Select the zoom level. 3 Press the Start key . Copying begins. XY Zoom Select vertical and horizontal magnifications individually . Set zoom level in 1 % increments between 25 - 400 %. Follow the steps as below to use XY zoom. 1 Place the orig[...]

Basic Operation 3-9 3 Press [+] and [–] to set the X and Y zoom ratios. Press [# keys] ([#-Keys]) to enter with numeric keys. 4 Under Select Original Orientation , select [T op Edge T op] or [T op Edge Left]. 5 Press the Start key . Copying begins. Ba Sel e Or i e T o Zoom Shor tc ut St and ar d XY Zo om X Y # keys # keys Rea dy t o c opy. Zoom T[...]

3-10 Basic Operation Duplex Mode Use Duplex mode to create two-sided copi es from a variety of originals, including facing pages (such as books or magazines) and two-sided originals. One-sided to T wo-sided Produces two-sided copies from one-sided originals. The back side of the last copied page will be blank for originals with an odd number of pag[...]

Basic Operation 3-1 1 Follow the steps as below to use duplex copying. 1 Press [Function]. 2 Press [Duplex]. 3 Select the desired Duplex mode. 4 For [2 sided J 2 sided] ([2-sided J 2-sided]) or [Book J 2 sided] ([Book J 2-sided]), select the bind direction for Original . For [1 sided J 2 sided] ([1-sided J 2-sided]) or [2 sided J 2 sided] ([2-sided[...]

3-12 Basic Operation For [1 sided J 2 sided] ([1-sided J 2-sided]) or [2 sided J 2 sided] ([2-sided J 2-sided]), set [T op Edge T op] or [T op Edge Left] from Select Original Orientation . 5 Place the original and press the Start key . If the original has been placed on the optional document processor , copying begins automatically . If the origina[...]

Basic Operation 3-13 Sp l i t M o d e Use S plit mode to create single-sided copies from two-sided originals or originals with facing pages (such as books or magazines) as follows. T wo-sided to One-sided Copies each side of a two-sided original onto two individual sheets. The following binding options are available. • Binding Left/Right: The bac[...]

3-14 Basic Operation 3 Select the desired S plit mode. 4 S pecify the binding in the Original section. 5 When [2 sided J 1 sided] ([2-sided J 1-sided]) is selected, select [T op Edge T op] or [T op Edge Lef t] for Select Original Orientation . 6 Place the original and press the Start key . If the original has been placed on the optional document pr[...]

Basic Operation 3-15 Collate Mode Scans multiple originals to deliver complete sets of copies as required according to page number . Follow the steps as below to use Collate mode. 1 Press [Function]. 2 Press [Collate/Offset]. 3 Press [Collate: On]. 4 Use the numeric keys to enter the copy quantity . 5 Place the original and press the Start key . If[...]

3-16 Basic Operation Interrupt Copy Interrupt copying is useful to pause one copy job and copy other originals with different copy settings. After completing the urgen t job, you can resume the interrupted jobs according to their original settings. Y ou can also pause copy jobs that are being printed when you need to make urgent copies. Follow the [...]

Basic Operation 3-17 Low-Power Mode T o activate Low-Power mode, press the Energy Saver key . On the operation panel, o nly the Energy Saver , Power , and main power indicator s will remain lit. T o resume copying, perform one of the following actions. The machine returns to a copy-ready condition. • Press any key on the operation panel. • Open[...]

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Optional Equipment 4-1 4 Optional Equipment This chapter introduces the opti onal equ ipment av ailable for the machine. Overview of Optional Equipment 4-2 Document Processor 4-3 Paper Feeder 4-3 Built-in Fin isher 4-3 Adding S taples.......... ................ ............. ................ ................. . 4-4 Clearing S taple Jams............[...]

4-2 Optional Equipment Overview of Optional Equipment The following optional equipment is available for the machine. Key Counter Document Finisher Document Processor Job Sep arator Paper Feeder Fax Kit Built-in Fini sher Printer Kit[...]

Optional Equipment 4-3 Document Processor Automatically scans originals. Also you can perform duplex copying and split copying. For document processor operation, refer to Loading Originals in the Document Processor (option) on page 2-15 . Paper Feeder T wo additional cassettes identical to the machine’s double cassettes can be installed in the ma[...]

4-4 Optional Equipment Adding St aples 1 Open the front cover of the stapler . Note Sorted copies are delivered onto the finisher tray. Adjust the ejected paper guide extension to the size of the paper. The paper sizes are marked on the ejected p aper guide extension. Open ejected paper guides 1 and 2 as necessary to accommodate the size of the pap[...]

Optional Equipment 4-5 2 Pull out the staple holder . 3 Remove the empty staple case from the st aple holder . 4 Holding the staple holder in your left hand, insert a n ew staple case with your right hand in the direction of the arrow . 5 Insert the staple case as far as it will go. Pull of the p aper tape wound around the staple case. 6 Reinsert t[...]

4-6 Optional Equipment 2 Lift the face plate up by t ab A . 3 Remove the jammed staple from the end of the cartridge (st aple- loaded side). 4 Lower the face plate back. 5 Insert the face plate back in place. The face plate clicks locked when fully inserted. 6 Lift the st aple unit slightly , then lower it and insert it again into its place. 7 Clos[...]

Optional Equipment 4-7 Key Counter Use the key counter to monitor machine usage. The key counter offers a convenient solution for centralized management of copy volume for different dep artments in a large company . Inserting the Key Counter Insert the key counter securely into the key counter slot. Printer Kit Install the printer kit to use the ma[...]

4-8 Optional Equipment Fax Kit Install the fax kit to use the machine as a fax as well. For further details, refer to the Fax Kit Operation Guide .[...]

Maintenanc e 5-1 5 Maintenance This chapter describes cleaning and toner replacement. Cleaning 5-2 Original Cover , Document Proc essor and Platen ...... ............. . 5-2 Slit Glass ......... ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. . 5-2 Separator ......... ................ ............. ................ .....[...]

5-2 Maintenance Cleaning Clean the machine regularly to ensure optimum copy quality . Original Cover , Document Processor and Platen Wipe the rear side of the optional document processor or original cover and the platen with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or diluted mild detergent. Original Cover (Document Processor) Platen Slit Glass If black [...]

Maintenanc e 5-3 3 Wipe white guide B in the document processor . 4 Press [End]. Sep arator T o maintain the best possible print quality , clean the machine as described below on a regular basis (once a month). 1 Open the front cover . 2 Remove cleaning brush (blue colored). 3 Pull up left cover 1 lever and open lef t cover 1. 4 Run the brush from [...]

5-4 Maintenance 5 Replace the cleaning brush and close the front cover and left cover 1. T ransfer Roller T o maintain the best possible print quality , clean the machine as described below on a regular basis (once a month). 1 Open the front cover . 2 Remove cleaning brush (blue colored). 3 Pull up left cover 1 lever and open left cover 1. 4 Run th[...]

Maintenanc e 5-5 5 Replace the cleaning brush and close the front cover and left cover 1. Main Charger If black or white vertical streaks appear on copies, clean the main charger . 1 Open the front cover . 2 Remove the waste toner box. 3 Clean the main charger as described in steps 6 to 1 1 in T oner Container and W aste T oner Box Replacement on p[...]

5-6 Maintenance 6 Press [User Adjustment]. 7 Press [Charger Cleaning]. 8 Press [End]. Adjustment begins. W ait 5 minutes. / Coun ter End Lan g u ag e Job MP T r a y count e r Ch e ck th e Ori g. Size Re g i ste r Re p o r t Pr int Ad ju stm e n t Us er Sett ing Acco u nti ng S yst em M en u / Co un t er Us er adj us t men t ref res h Drum Sy st e m[...]

Maintenanc e 5-7 T oner Cont ainer and W aste T oner Box Replacement When the touch panel displays Add toner , replace the toner without delay even if several more copies are still possible. When replacing the toner container , replace the waste toner box as well. Each time you replace the toner container , be sure to clean the part s as instructed[...]

5-8 Maintenance 4 Fit the cap into the opening in the waste toner box and attach the sticker over the cap. 5 Place the used waste toner box in the provided plastic disposal bag. 6 Pull the cleaner rod out slowly as far as it will go, and then push it back in. Repeat 2 or 3 times. 7 Hold the main charger to the right and pull out about 5 cm. 8 T ake[...]

Maintenanc e 5-9 9 Align the grid cleaner with the notch and attach it to the machine. 10 While gently holding the grid cleaner in place with your lef t hand, pull the main charger out fully and then push it back to a position where the roller A does not quite reach the white pad on the grid cleaner . Repeat 2 or 3 times. 11 With the main charger p[...]

5-10 Maintenance 14 Pull up left cover 1 lever and open left cover 1. 15 Run the brush from side to side along the separator as shown to remove any soiling. 16 Run the brush from side to side along the transfer roller as shown, rotating by the gear at the end, to remove any soiling. 17 After cleaning, replace the cleaning brush and close left cover[...]

Maintenanc e 5-1 1 19 Hold the toner container in both hands and remove slowly . 20 Place the used toner container in the provided plastic disposal bag. 21 Hold the new toner container upright and tap the top of the container 5 or more times. Then turn the container the other way up and again t ap the top of the container 5 or more times. 22 Then s[...]

5-12 Maintenance 24 Hold the new toner container in both hands and gently push it into the machine. 25 Using both hands, push the toner container in until it locks. 26 Open the MP tray . 27 Remove the filter . 28 Remove dust from the filter using a vacuum cleaner or dry cloth. 29 Put the filter back in place and close the MP tray . 30 Close the fro[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-1 6 T r oubleshooting This chapter explains h ow to solve problems with the machine. Solving Malfunctions 6-2 Responding to Error Message s 6-4 Clearing Paper Jams 6-8 Jam Location Indicators...... ................ ................ ................ ..... 6 -8 Paper Jam Precautions ...... ................ ................ ......[...]

6-2 T roubleshooting Solving Malfunctions The table below provides general guidelines for problem solving. If a problem occurs with your machine, check the checkpoints and perform procedures indicated on the following pages. If the problem persists, contact your Service Represent ative. Symptom Checkpoint s C orrective Actions Reference Page The op[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-3 Copies are skewed. Are the originals loaded correctly? When placing originals on the platen, place them face-down and flush against the original size indicator plates. page 2-14 When placing originals in the document processor , align the original width guides securely before placing the originals. page 2-15 Is the paper load[...]

6-4 T roubleshooting Responding to Error Messages If the touch panel displays any of these messages, follow the corresponding procedure. Error Messages Checkpoint s Corr ective Actions Reference Page Close ### cover . Is the indicated cover open? Close all covers securely . — Check the cover . Are any covers open? Does the message indicate which [...]

T r oublesho oting 6-5 Check paper size. Copy paper is not the same size as original. ( Paper size in cassette differs from actual size. Check paper size in cassette. ) Is the specified paper loaded? Or are the settings incorrect? Load the specified paper . Adjust any settings that are incorrect. — Reposition original or change cassette. ( Reset [...]

6-6 T roubleshooting Remove paper . Finisher tray . Is the maximum capacity of the optional document finisher output tray exceeded? Remove some pages from the optional document finisher . — These functions cannot be combined. Have you selected functions that cannot be used together? Check the settings. — Insert key counter . Is the optional key[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-7 Time for maintenance. — Periodic maintenance is required to keep your machine in good condition. Contact your Service Representative or Authorized Service Center promptly . — Paper misfeed. — If a paper jam occurs, the location of the jam will be indicated on the touch panel and the machine will stop. Leave the machine [...]

6-8 T roubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, the touch panel will display Paper misfeed and the copying will stop. Refer to these procedures to remove the jammed paper . Jam Location Indicators When a paper jam occurs, the jam location indicators and corrective action are displayed. Jam location indicators indicate the paper jam [...]

T r oublesho oting 6-9 Paper Jam Precautions • Do not reuse paper cleared from a jam. • If the paper was torn during removal, be sure t o remove any loose scraps of p aper from the machine inside. Scraps of p aper left in the machine may cause subsequent jamming. • Jammed paper from the document finisher (option) will be fed out again. Do not[...]

6-10 T roubleshooting 4 Remove the jammed p aper . If the paper tears, remove every loose scrap from inside the machine. 5 Push cassette 1 securely back in place. 6 Press the indicated position to close left cover 1. Cassette 2 Follow the steps below to clear p aper jams in cassette 2. 1 Open left cover 2. 2 Remove the jammed p aper . 3 Pull out ca[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-1 1 4 Remove the jammed paper . If the paper tears, remove every loose scrap from inside the machine. 5 Push cassette 2 securely back in place. 6 Close left cover 2. Optional Cassettes 3 and 4 Follow the steps below to clea r paper jams in cassettes 3 or 4 when using the optional p aper feeder . 1 Open left cover 3. 2 Remove th[...]

6-12 T roubleshooting MP T ray Follow the steps below to clear p aper jams in the MP tray . 1 Remove all papers from the MP tray . 2 If paper is jammed inside, pull the p aper toward you to remove. Inside the Lef t Covers 1, 2 and 3 Follow the steps below to clear p aper jams inside left cover 1, 2 or 3 (option). 1 Open the left cover where paper i[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-13 Duplex Unit Follow the steps below to clea r paper jams in the duplex unit. 1 Pull up left cover 1 lever and open lef t cover 1. 2 Remove the jammed paper . 3 Lift up the duplex unit and remove the jammed p aper . 4 Press the indicated position to close lef t cover 1. Duplex Unit and Cassette 1 Follow the steps below to clea[...]

6-14 T roubleshooting 2 Remove the jammed p aper . 3 Lift up the duplex unit and remove the jammed p aper . 4 Pull out cassette 1 and remove the jammed paper . If the paper tears, remove every loose scrap from inside the machine. 5 Push cassette 1 securely back in place. 6 Press the indicated position to close left cover 1. Paper Feed Unit Follow t[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-15 2 Remove the jammed paper . If the paper tears, remove every loose scrap from inside the machine. 3 Open the front cover . 4 T urn the lower green knob (A1) clockw ise. 5 Remove the jammed paper . If you cannot remove the paper , proceed with the next step. 6 Pull out the paper feed unit (A2) .[...]

6-16 T roubleshooting 7 Open the paper feed unit cover (A3) and remove the jammed paper . 8 Push the paper feed unit (A2) back in place, and close the front cover . 9 Press the indicated position to close left cover 1. Optional Built-in Finisher Follow the steps below to clear p aper jams in the optional built-in finisher . 1 Remove any paper lef t[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-17 5 Press the indicated position to close lef t cover 1. 6 Reattach the output tray . 7 T urn the dial to lower the finisher process tray . 8 Remove any paper from the tray . 9 Push the tray upward back into place. (2) (1)[...]

6-18 T roubleshooting Optional Document Processor Follow the steps below to clear p aper jams in the optional document processor . 1 Remove the original from the original tray . 2 Open the document processor top cover . 3 Remove the jammed original. 4 Lift up the p aper feed unit A . 5 Remove the jammed original. If the original tears, remove every[...]

T r oublesho oting 6-19 Optional Document Finisher If a misfeed occurs in the optional document finisher , refer to the Document Finisher Operation Guide to clear the jam. Optional Job Sep arator Follow the steps below to clea r paper jams in the optional job separato r . 1 If jammed paper can be seen through the p aper output slot, pull it out tow[...]

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Appendix 7-1 7 A ppendix This chapter explains how to enter text, describes the p a per types that can be used with the machine and list s the machine specifications. Entering Characters on T ouch Panel 7-2 Paper 7-5 Specifications 7-6 Body ................ ............. ............ ................. ............ ............. ..... 7-6 Document P[...]

7-2 Appendix Entering Characters on T ouch Panel T o enter characters on the touch panel such as dep artment names (for job accounting) or copying programs, etc., use the following procedures. Input Screen Inch models Keyboard 1 Character display: Displays the characters entered. 2 [Capit al]: Press this key to enter capital letters. 3[ L e t t e r[...]

Appendix 7-3 Numeral/Symbol keyboard Metric Models Keyboard 1 Character display: Displays the characters entered. 2[ C a p i t a l ] : Press this key to enter capital letters. 3 [Letter]: Press this key to enter lowercase letters. 4[ S y m b o l 1 ] : Press this key to enter the numeric and symbols. 5[ S y m b o l 2 ] : Press this key to enter othe[...]

7-4 Appendix Symbol 1 keyboard Symbol 2 keyboard Entering Characters The following is an example of how to enter ‘Abcde’ using the keyboard. 1 Press [Capital] and press [A] on the keyboard. 2 Press [Letter]. 3 Press [b], [c], [d] and [e] in order . 4 When entering all characters are complete, press [End]. Name t o d is play End Ca p i ta l St o[...]

Appendix 7-5 Paper This section explains the paper sizes and types that can be used in the paper source. Cassettes 1 and 2 and the optional p aper feeder MP tray (Multi Purpose tray) Supported types Supported p aper sizes No. of sheet s Plain paper (60 to 120 g/m²) Recycled paper (60 to 120 g/m²) 1 1 × 17", 8 1/2 × 14", 1 1 × 8 1/2&q[...]

7-6 Appendix Specifications Body Note These specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Description 25 cpm model 30 cpm model T ype Desktop Copying Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser Supported Original T ypes Sheet, Book, 3-dimensional objects (maximum original size: 1 1 × 17"/A3) Original Feed System Fixed Paper W[...]

Appendix 7-7 Paper Capacity Cassette 1, 2 500 sheet s (80 g/m²) MP T r ay 200 sheets (80 g/m²) Output T ray Capacity T op tray 250 sheet s (80 g/m²) with optional built- in finisher 100 sheets (80 g/m²) with optional job separator 150 sheets (80 g/m²) Continuous Copying 1 to 999 sheets Image Write System Semiconductor laser and electrophotogra[...]

7-8 Appendix Document Processor (option) Paper Feeder (option) Item Description Original Feed Method Automatic feed Paper Weight 45 to 160 g/m² Supported Original T ypes Sheet originals Paper Size Maximum: 1 1 × 17"/A3 Minimum: 5 1/2 × 8 1/2"/A5R Original No. of Sheets 75 sheets or less (50 to 80 g/m²) Mixed original sizes: 30 sheets [...]

Appendix 7-9 Document Finisher (option) Built-in Finisher (option) Item Description Number of T r ays 1 tray Paper Weight S tapling: 80 g/m² or less Paper Size and Maximum Sheets (Non- stapling) 1 1 × 17", 8 1/2 × 14", 8 1/2 × 13" (Oficio II), 8 1/2 × 13 1/2", A3, B4, Folio, 8K: 500 sheets 1 1 × 8 1/2", 8 1/2 × 1 1&q[...]

7-10 Appendix Job Sep arator (option) Environment al Specifications Item Description Number of T rays 1 tray Paper Weight 45 to 160 g/m² Media T ype Plain, Rough, V ellum, Recycled, Bond, Color (Colour), Thick paper Paper Size 1 1 × 17", 8 1/2 × 14", 1 1 × 8 1/2", 8 1/2 × 1 1", 7 1/4 × 10 1/2", 5 1/2 × 8 1/2", 8[...]

Index-1 Inde x A Adjusting density ............... ................. .............. ................ 3-5 Auto Low-Power mode ........ .............. ................ ............ 3-17 Auto Sleep mode ........ ................................................... 3-17 B Built-in finisher ..................... ................ .............. ..........[...]

Index-2 Energy S tar program .......... .............. ................. .......... xi Legal informa tion .... .............. ....................................... x Originals and paper sizes ..... ............................ ....... xviii Recycled pa per ............... .............. ................. ............. xi Regarding tradenames ....[...]

Index-3 T r ansfer roller Cleaning .............. .............. ................. .............. ........ 5-4 W W arm-up .................. .............. .............. .............. .............. 3-2 W aste toner box .... ............... ................ .............. .............. 1-3 Replacement ............. ................. ............[...]

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E1 We recomme nd the use of our own brand supplies. We will not be liable for any damag e caused by the use of third p arty supplies in this machine.[...]

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