Kyocera KM 2550 User Manual

Maintenance 
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE5-3
Cleaning the Separation Needles
1Open the Front Cover and 
remove the cleaning brush.
2Pull up the Left Cover handle and 
open the cover.
3Remove any dirt or dust from the 
separation needles by moving the 
brush from left to right along the 
needle, as shown in the 
illustration.
4Close the Left Cover.
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Maintenance 
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Cleaning the Transfer Roller
This task should be carried out at least once a month.
1Open the Front Cover and 
remove the cleaning brush.
2Pull up the Left Cover handle and 
open the cover.
3Whilst turning the left transfer 
roller gear, as shown in the 
illustration, move the brush from 
left to right along the roller to 
remove any dirt or dust.
4Close the Left Cover.
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Maintenance 
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE5-5
Replacing the Toner Container and Waste Toner Box
If Unable to Copy. Please Add 
Toner displays, replace the Toner 
Container and Waste Toner Box.
Only add toner when this 
message displays.
Also, perform the appropriate cleaning operation whenever the Toner 
Container and Waste Toner Box are replaced.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to incinerate the Toner Container. 
Dangerous sparks may cause burns.
Do not attempt to force open or destroy the Toner Container.
1Open the...

Maintenance 
5-6BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
4Turn the Toner Container Release 
Lever (A) to the left and pull out 
the Toner Container.
5Place the used Toner Container 
and the used Waste Toner Box in 
the plastic bags provided for 
disposal.
6Hold the charger cleaner rod and 
gently pull it out as far as it will go, 
then push it back in again.
Repeat this operation two or three 
times.
IMPORTANT: Do not use 
excessive force to pull out the rod 
or attempt to pull it out completely.
NOTE: To ensure best copy...

Maintenance 
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE5-7
8Fit the Grid Cleaner to the notch 
and install it into the machine.
9Pull out the Electrical Charge 
Section as far as it will go, then 
push it in again after moving it 
back and forth several times.
10Remove the Grid Cleaner and 
close the cap.
IMPORTANT: After using the Grid 
Cleaner to clean the electrical 
charge section, wait 5 minutes 
before using the machine.
11Tap on the upper part of the new 
Toner Container several times 
and then shake the container...

Maintenance 
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13Install the new Waste Toner Box.
14Close the Front Cover.
NOTE: After use, always dispose of the Toner Container and Waste 
Toner Box in accordance with local rules and regulations.
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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE6-1
6 Troubleshooting
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Problem Solving ........................................................... 6-2
• Error Messages and Correction ................................... 6-5
• Paper Jams ................................................................ 6-10
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Troubleshooting 
6-2BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
Problem Solving
The table below provides general guidelines for problem solving. 
If a problem occurs with your machine, carry out the checkpoints and 
procedures indicated on the following pages. If the problem persists, 
contact your Service Representative or Authorized Service Center.
Problem Checkpoint ProcedureReference 
page
Nothing lights on the 
operation panel when 
the power switch is 
turned on.Is the power plug 
connected to an AC 
outlet?Connect the...

Troubleshooting 
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE6-3 The copies come out too 
dark.Is the copier in Auto 
Exposure Adjustment 
mode?In order to adjust the overall exposure 
level, perform the Auto Exposure 
Adjustment procedure.Chapter 3, 
Advanced 
Operation 
Guide
Is the manual exposure 
mode set?Use the Image Quality key to adjust the 
exposure level properly.page 3-3
To adjust the overall exposure, perform 
the relevant exposure adjustment 
procedure in each image quality mode.Chapter 3, 
Advanced 
Operation...

Troubleshooting 
6-4BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Black lines appear on 
copies when copying 
from the optional 
document processor.Is the slit glass dirty? Clean the slit glass.page 5-2
It is also possible to use the black line 
correction function to make any black 
lines on the copies less apparent.Chapter 3, 
Advanced 
Operation 
Guide
Wrinkling occurs on 
copies.Is the separation needle 
dirty?Clean the separation needle.page 5-3
Black or white vertical 
lines appear on copies.Is the electrical charge...