Kyocera KM 5050 User Manual

Maintenance 
OPERATION GUIDE5-7
Toner Container and Waste Toner Box Replacement
When the touch panel displays Add toner, replace the toner without delay 
although several more copies are still possible. When replacing the toner 
container, replace the waste toner box as well.
Every time you replace the toner container, be sure to clean the parts as 
instructed below. Dirty parts may deteriorate output quality.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to incinerate the toner container or the waste 
toner box. Dangerous...

Maintenance 
5-8OPERATION GUIDE
3Keep the stopper up, hold the 
toner container handle and 
take out slowly.
4Unwrap a new toner container 
and tap its top 5-6 times.
5Shake the toner container at 
least 10 times horizontally to 
distribute the toner evenly.
6Insert the toner container 
slowly while holding its handle.
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Maintenance 
OPERATION GUIDE5-9
7Using both hands, push in the 
toner container until it is 
locked.
8Remove the waste toner box.
9Seal the opening of the waste 
toner box.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to incinerate the toner container or the waste 
toner box. Dangerous sparks may cause burns.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to force open or destroy the toner container or 
the waste toner box.
10Install a new waste toner box.
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Maintenance 
5-10OPERATION GUIDE
11Remove the cleaning brush 
(blue colored).
12Pull up left cover 1 lever and 
open left cover 1.
13As shown in the figure, clean 
dirt from the separator by 
moving the brush from side to 
side along the separator.
14As shown in the figure, clean 
dirt from the transfer roller by 
moving the brush from side to 
side along the roller while 
rotating the roller by turning 
the gear at the left end of the 
roller.
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Maintenance 
OPERATION GUIDE5-11
15Put away the cleaning brush 
after the cleaning. Close the 
front cover and left cover 1 by 
pressing specified part.
16Open the Multi Purpose Tray and remove the filters F1 and F2.
17Clean the filters using a vacuum cleaner or the like.
CAUTION: Do not wash the filters with water. Do not use the attached 
cleaning brush.
F1
F2
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Maintenance 
5-12OPERATION GUIDE
18Put the filters back in place and close the Multi Purpose Tray.
NOTE: Return the exhausted toner container and waste toner box to 
your dealer or service representative. The collected toner container and 
waste toner box will be recycled or disposed in accordance with the 
relevant regulations.
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OPERATION GUIDE6-1
6 Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to solve problems with the 
machine.
• Solving Malfunctions .................................................... 6-2
• Responding to Error Messages .................................... 6-4
• Clearing Paper Jams .................................................. 6-12
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Troubleshooting 
6-2OPERATION GUIDE
Solving Malfunctions
The table below provides general guidelines for problem solving.
If a problem occurs with your machine, look into the checkpoints and 
perform procedures indicated on the following pages. If the problem 
persists, contact your Service Representative.
Symptom Checkpoints Corrective ActionsReference 
Page
The operation panel 
does not respond 
when the main power 
switch is turned on.Is the machine plugged in? Plug the power cord into an AC...

Troubleshooting 
OPERATION GUIDE6-3 Printouts are not 
clear.Did you choose appropriate 
image quality for the original?Select appropriate image quality.3-9
Printouts are dirty.Is the platen or the document 
processor dirty?Clean the platen or the document 
processor.5-2
Is the transfer roller dirty? Brush the transfer roller clean.5-5
Images are skewed.Are the originals placed 
correctly?When placing originals on the 
platen, align them with the original 
size indicator plates.2-42
When placing...

Troubleshooting 
6-4OPERATION GUIDE
Responding to Error Messages
If the touch panel displays any of these messages, follow the 
corresponding procedure.
Alphanumeric
Error Message Checkpoints Corrective ActionsReference 
Page
Acceptable staple 
count exceeded.Is the acceptable staple 
count exceeded? For 
details, refer to 
Specifications on page 
Appendix-6.Press [Continue] to print without 
using Staple.
Press [Cancel] to cancel the job.—
Add paper in cassette 
#.Is the indicated cassette out 
of...