Kyocera KM 2550 User Manual

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE3-11 If [1 sided ¼ 2 sided] is selected, 
press S or T to select the Saddle 
Stitch Direction required and 
press [Enter].
3Press [Start]. 
If using the optional Document 
Processor, copying completes 
automatically.
If using the platen, a message 
displays when the next original is 
required. Position the next original 
and press [Start].
When all originals have been scanned, press [Enter].
Saddle Stitch Direction:
Left Side
Top Side
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Split Mode
Use this mode to produce one-
sided copies from two-sided or 
double-page spread originals, for 
example a magazine or book.
The following Split Modes are available:
Original Copy
2121
2112
Mode Description
2 sided ¼ 1 sidedOne-sided copies are produced from two-sided originals.
The following Original Stitch Side options are available:
•Left Side Æ Binding edge at left of originals: The images on 
the second side of the originals are copied without rotation 
to ensure correct image orientation on output copies.
•Top Side Æ Binding edge at top of originals: The images on 
the second side of the originals are rotated 180 degrees to 
ensure correct orientation on output copies.
Book ¼ 1 sidedOne-sided copies are produced from a double-page spread 
original, for example a magazine or book.
NOTE: The original sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4R, 
B5R, A5R, 11 × 17 (Ledger) and 8
1/2× 11 (Letter). The 
paper sizes are limited to 11 × 8
1/2 for inch specifications and 
A4, and B5 for metric specifications.
The paper size can be changed and the zoom ratio adjusted to 
fit the size of the paper.
Original Copy
2112
2121
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1Position the original and press 
[Duplex/Split Page].
If copying from a double-page 
spread original, place the original 
face-down on the platen. Align the 
original flush up against the left 
rear corner of the Platen.
NOTE: Use the Original Size Indicator plates located along the top and 
left edges of the platen to ensure the original is positioned correctly.
2Press S or T to select the Split 
Mode required and press [Enter].
If [2 sided ¼ 1 sided] is selected, 
press S or T to select the 
Original Stitch Side option 
required and press [Enter].
3Press [Start]. 
If using the optional Document 
Processor, copying completes 
automatically.
If using the platen, a message 
displays when the next original is 
required. Position the next original 
and press [Start].
When all originals have been scanned, press [Enter].
2 sided
BooK2-sided
1 sided
Book
1-sided Duplex/Split Page:
Original stitch side:
Left Side
Top Side
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Sort Mode
Multiple originals can be scanned 
into memory in a single operation 
and the required number of copy 
sets created.
The maximum number of originals 
which can be scanned depends 
on the machine’s available 
memory.
NOTE: If the optional Document Processor is installed, Sort mode can be 
set as default. For details refer to Chapter 3, Advanced Operation Guide.
1Position the original and press 
[Sort].
2Use the keypad to enter the number of copies required.
3Press [Start]. 
If using the optional Document 
Processor, copying completes 
automatically.
If using the platen, a message 
displays when the next original is 
required. Position the next original 
and press [Start].
When all originals have been scanned, press [Enter].
Original Copy








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Interrupt Mode
Interrupt Mode can be used to 
stop copying or printing 
temporarily to run a more urgent 
job.
After the urgent job is complete, 
the interrupted job can be 
resumed.
The following Interrupt Modes are available:
Interrupting Copying
1Press [Interrupt].
An Interrupt mode OK message 
displays.
2Remove and store the original for the current copying job.
Mode Description
Interrupt Copy• This mode can be used to interrupt a copy job which is 
currently scanning to make copies of a different original 
using different settings. After the interrupt job 
completes, the previous job settings return and the 
interrupted job is resumed.
• This mode can also be used to interrupt copy output to 
make a copy of another job. After the interrupt copy 
has been produced, the interrupted job is resumed.
Priority OutputThis mode can be used to interrupt output of a job to print 
an urgent print or received fax job. After the urgent job 
completes, the interrupted job is resumed.
NOTE: To use the fax functions, the optional Fax Kit must 
be installed.
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3Position the original for the 
interrupt job.
4Select the functions required for 
the interrupt job and press [Start].
5When the interrupt job completes remove the original and press 
[Interrupt].
The settings for the interrupted job are restored.
6Position the previous original and press [Start] to resume copying.
Interrupting Printing or Fax
1Press [Interrupt] when the 
machine is printing.
Select Interrupt mode displays.
2Press S or T to select the 
Interrupt Mode required and press 
[Enter].
The options available depend on 
the data received by the machine. If print data is received the 
Priority:Printer option displays. If fax data is received the Priority:Fax 
option displays.
NOTE: If no data is received, there are no options available and the 
machine assumes you are performing a copying job.
Select Interrupt Mode.
Interrupt Copy
P ri o rity:P ri n ter
Priority:Fax
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3If Priority:Printer or Priority:Fax is selected the output prints automatically.
To perform a copying job, position 
the original, select the functions 
required and press [Start].
4When the interrupt job completes, press [Interrupt].
The interrupted job resumes.
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Low Power Mode
Energy Saver
1Press [Energy Saver] to place 
the machine into an energy-
saving state.
Only the Energy Saver indicator, 
Power indicator, and the Main 
Power indicator remain lit on the 
operation panel.
2Press [Energy Saver] again to resume copying operations. The recovery 
time before copies can be made is 10 seconds.
NOTE: In Low Power mode, if the machine receives print or fax data it 
will automatically engage and output the data.
Auto Low Power
The Auto Low Power function automatically puts this machine into the 
lower power mode if no operation has been performed on the machine for 
a preset period of time. The factory default setting time is 15 minutes.
Auto Low Power mode automatically puts the machine into an energy-
saving state if no operation has been performed for a preset period of time. 
The factory default setting is 15 minutes. Time that can be set: 
• Inch Specification — 1 to 240 minutes (in 1 minute increments)
• Metric Specification — 1 to 120 minutes (in 1 minute increments)
NOTE: It is possible to set the amount of time before Low Power mode 
engages. For details, refer to Chapter 3, Advanced Operation Guide.
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Auto Sleep Mode
Auto Sleep mode puts the machine into a state of sleep if no operation has 
been performed for a preset period of time. The factory default setting is 
30 minutes (16 and 20 ppm models) and 45 minutes (25 ppm model).
Time that can be set: 
• Inch Specification — 1 to 240 minutes (in 1 minute increments)
• Metric Specification — 1 to 120 minutes (in 1 minute increments)
NOTE: It is possible to set the amount of time before Auto Sleep mode 
engages. For details, refer to Chapter 3, Advanced Operation Guide.
It is possible to engage Auto Sleep mode manually:
1Press [Power]. Auto Sleep mode 
engages immediately.
Only the Main Power indicator is 
lit, all other indicators are off.
Consumed power is this mode is 
less than in Low Power mode
2To enable copying again, press [Power]. Power is restored within 
approximately 20 seconds.
NOTE: In Auto Sleep mode, if the machine receives print or fax data it 
will automatically engage and output the data.
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Basic Printing Procedure
Ensure the machine’s printer and network cables and the power cord are 
connected correctly.
Installing the Printer Driver
To use the printer function of your machine, the printer driver software 
must be installed in your computer. For information on how to install the 
printer driver software, refer to the KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide.
Printing from Application Software
The steps required to print a document created with an application are 
explained below. You can select the printing Paper Size and Output 
Destination.
NOTE: The following procedure explains how to print from Microsoft 
Word as an example. Steps may vary if using a different application.
1Load the paper required into the paper cassette.
2From the application File menu, select [Print]. The Print dialog box 
displays.
3Click the drop down list of printer names. All the printers installed in 
Windows are listed. Click the name of the machine.
4Use [Number of copies] to enter the number of prints required. Up to 999 
copies can be entered.   When printing 2 or more copies, click to add a 
check mark (
9) in the [Collate] check box for collated sets.
For Microsoft Word, we recommend that you click [Options] and specify 
[Use printer settings] for the [Default tray].
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