Kyocera KM 5050 User Manual

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OPERATION GUIDE2-31
NOTE: If you use special paper such as letterheads, paper with holes or 
paper with pre-prints like logo or company name.
Loading Paper in the Cassettes
Up to 500 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m2) or colored paper may be 
loaded in each of the standard two drawers of cassettes.
The following paper sizes are supported: Ledger, Legal, Oficio II, 
8.5×13.5, Letter, Letter-R, Statement-R, A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5-R, A5-R, 
Folio, 8K, 16K, and 16K-R.
1Pull the cassette out toward you until it stops.
NOTE: Do not pull out more than one cassette at a time.
2Holding the paper width adjusting tab, move the paper width guide to fit the 
paper.
NOTE: Paper sizes are marked on the cassette.
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2-32OPERATION GUIDE
3Using the paper length 
adjusting tab, move the plate 
to fit the paper.
4Align the paper flush against 
the left side of the cassette.
IMPORTANT: 
• Before loading the paper, be sure that it is not curled or folded. Paper 
that is curled or folded may cause paper jams.
• Ensure that the loaded paper does not exceed the level indicated (see 
illustration below).
• When loading the paper, keep the side toward the sealed side facing 
up.
• Paper length and width guides must be adjusted to the paper size. 
Loading the paper without adjusting these guides may cause skewed 
feeding and paper jams.
• Be sure that the paper length and width guides rest securely against 
the paper. If there is a gap, readjust the guides to fit the paper.
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OPERATION GUIDE2-33
5Insert the appropriate paper 
size card in the slot to indicate 
the size of the paper inside.
6Gently push the cassette back in.
NOTE: If the machine will not be used for a prolonged period, protect all 
paper from humidity by removing it from the cassettes and sealing it in the 
original package.
7Select the type of the paper (plain, recycled, etc.) loaded in the cassette. 
(Refer to Selecting Paper Size and Type to the Cassettes on page 2-36).
Loading Paper in the Multi Purpose Tray
Up to 200 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m2) may be loaded in the Multi 
Purpose Tray.
The Multi Purpose Tray accepts the paper sizes from A3 to Hagaki and 
from Ledger to Statement-R. Be sure to use the Multi Purpose Tray when 
you print on any special paper.
NOTE: The capacity of the Multi Purpose Tray is as follows.
• Thick paper (120 g/m
2): 130 sheets
• Thick paper (160 g/m
2), Japanese noshi paper: 100 sheets
• Thick paper (200 g/m
2), Rough paper (45 g/m2): 50 sheets
• Hagaki: 80 sheets
• OHP film: 25 sheets
• Envelope DL, Envelope C5, Comm. #10, Monarch, Youkei 4, Youkei 2
: 20 sheets
NOTE: When you load custom size paper, enter the paper size by 
referring to Selecting Paper Size and Type to the Multi Purpose Tray on 
page 2-38.
When you use special paper such as transparency or thick paper, select 
the media type by referring to Selecting Paper Size and Type to the Multi 
Purpose Tray on page 2-38.
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2-34OPERATION GUIDE
1Open the Multi Purpose Tray.
2Adjust the paper width guides 
to the width of the paper.
3Insert the paper along the 
paper width guides into the 
tray until it stops.
IMPORTANT: Keep the side toward the sealed side facing up.
Curled paper must be uncurled before use.
Straighten the top edge if it is curled.
Loading Envelopes
Up to 20 envelopes may be loaded in the Multi Purpose Tray.
Acceptable envelope sizes are as follows.
Acceptable Envelope Size
Monarch 3 1/8×7 1/2
Comm. #10 4 1/8×9 1/2
Envelope DL 110×220 (mm)
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OPERATION GUIDE2-35
1Open the Multi Purpose Tray.
2Adjust the paper width guides 
to the width of the envelope.
3In the case of the landscape form envelope, close the flap. Insert the 
envelope all the way along the width guides, keeping the printing side face-
up and with the flap positioned backward.
In the case of the portrait form envelope, open the flap. Insert the envelope 
all the way along the width guides, keeping the printing side face-up and 
with the flap positioned opposite to the entrance.Envelope C5 162×229 (mm)
Executive 7 1/4×10 1/2
Comm. #9 3 7/8×8 7/8
Comm. #6-3/4 3 5/8×6 1/2
ISO B5 176×250 (mm)
Envelope C4 229×324 (mm)
Oufuku Hagaki 200×148 (mm)
Youkei 2 Haguruma Envelope Swiss-You 2 w/o 
border print WE-S2162×114 (mm)
Youkei 4 LIFE E506B (w/o border print)234×105 (mm) Acceptable Envelope Size
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2-36OPERATION GUIDE
IMPORTANT: How to load envelope (orientation and facing) will differ 
depending on the type of envelope. Be sure to load it in a correct way. 
Otherwise printing may be done in wrong direction or on wrong face.
NOTE: When you load envelope in the Multi Purpose Tray, select the 
envelope type by referring to Selecting Paper Size and Type to the Multi 
Purpose Tray on page 2-38.
Selecting Paper Size and Type
Selecting Paper Size and Type to the Cassettes
When you use the cassettes 1 or 2 or the optional side feeder (cassettes 3 
and 4), select the paper size and media type you load.
When you use the optional side feeder (cassette 3) of up to 3,000 sheets 
capacity, select the media type only.
Selection Item Selectable Size/Type
Paper Size Auto Paper size is automatically detected and 
selected. Select whether the paper is in 
Metric size or in Inch size.
Standard 
Size 1Select from the standard sizes. Selectable 
paper sizes are as follows.
Inch size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, 
Statement-R, 8.5×13.5 and Oficio II
Metric size: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, 
A5-R, and Folio
Standard 
Size 2Select from the standard sizes not included 
in the Standard Size 1. Selectable paper 
sizes are as follows.
Inch size: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-
R, and Folio, 8K, 16K-R and 16K
Metric size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, 
Statement-R, 8.5×13.5 and Oficio II, 8K, 
16K-R and 16K
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OPERATION GUIDE2-37
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Change] of Original/Paper Setup, [Change] of 
Cassette setting, [Change] of the required paper source and then [Change] 
of Paper Size.
3For automatic 
detection of the 
paper size, press 
[Auto] and select 
[Metric] or [Inch] as 
the unit.
To select the paper 
size, press 
[Standard Sizes 1] 
or [Standard Sizes 
2] and select the 
paper size.
4Press [OK].
5Press [Change] of Media Type and select the media type. Then press [OK]. Media Type Plain, Rough, Vellum, Recycled, Preprinted, 
Bond, Color, Prepunched, Letterhead, High 
Quality and Custom 1~8 Selection Item Selectable Size/Type
Common Se tti ngs - Custom 1
S e t ca sse tte  p a p e r si ze .
Ca nce l OK
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A3A4 A4 A5
B4 B5 B5
Standard
Sizes 1 Auto
Standard
Sizes 2
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2-38OPERATION GUIDE Selecting Paper Size and Type to the Multi Purpose Tray
Select the paper size and media type when using the Multi Purpose Tray. 
You may select in advance the paper size and media type that will be used 
often.
Item Description
Paper 
SizeAuto Paper size is automatically detected and 
selected. Select whether the paper is in Metric 
size or in Inch size.
Standard 
Size 1Select from the standard sizes. Selectable paper 
sizes are as follows.
Inch size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, 
Statement-R, Executive, 8.5×13.5, and Oficio II
Metric size: A3, A4-R, A4, A5-R, A6-R B4-R, B5-
R, B5, B6-R and Folio
Standard 
Size 2Select from the standard sizes not included in the 
Standard Size 1. Selectable paper sizes are as 
follows.
Inch size: A3, A4-R, A4, A5-R, A6-R B4-R, B5-R, 
B5, B6-R and Folio, 8K, 16K-R and 16K
Metric size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, 
Statement-R, Executive, 8.5×13.5, and Oficio II, 
8K, 16K-R and 16K
Others Select from special standard sizes and custom 
sizes.
Selectable paper sizes are as follows.
ISO B5, Envelope #10, Envelope #9, Envelope 
#6, Envelope Monarch, Envelope DL, Envelope 
C5, Envelope C4, Hagaki, Oufuku Hagaki, Youkei 
4, Youkei 2
Size
EntryEnter the size not included in the standard size.
Selectable paper sizes are as follows.
Inch size
X (Horizontal): 5.83~17 (in 0.01 increments),
Y (Vertical): 3.86~11.69 (in 0.01 increments) 
Metric size
X (Horizontal): 148~432 mm (in 1mm 
increments),
Y (Vertical): 98~297 mm (in 1mm increments)
Media Type Selectable media types are as follows.
Plain, Transparency, Rough, Vellum, Labels, 
Letterhead, Recycled, Preprinted, Bond, 
Cardstock, Color, Prepunched, Envelope, Thick, 
High Quality and Custom 1~8
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OPERATION GUIDE2-39
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Change] of Original/Paper Setup, [Change] of 
MP Tray Setting, and then [Change] of Paper Size.
3For automatic detection of the paper size, press [Auto] and select [Metric] 
or [Inch] as the unit.
To select the paper 
size, press any of 
[Standard Sizes 1], 
[Standard Sizes 2], 
[Others] or [Size 
Entry] and select the 
paper size.
If you have chosen 
[Size Entry], press 
[+] or [–] to enter X 
(horizontal) and Y 
(vertical) sizes. You 
may enter the size 
directly using the 
numeric keys by 
pressing [# Keys].
4Press [OK].
5Press [Change] of Media Type and select the media type. Then press [OK].
Common Settings - Multi Purpose Tray Setting
S e t th e  m u l ti -p u rp o se  tra y p a p e r si ze .
Ca nce l OK
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A3 A4 A4 A5
A6 B4 B5 B5
B6 Standard
Sizes 1 Auto
Standard
Sizes 2
Others
Size Entry
Common Settings - Multi Purpose Tray Setting
S e t th e  m u l ti -p u rp o se  tra y p a p e r si ze .
Standard
Sizes 1X(148 - 432)
432 Au to
Ca nce l OK
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# Ke ys
Y(98 - 297)
297
# Ke ys
Paper is  pres ent in Doc ument Proc es s or.
mm
mm Standard
Sizes 2
Others
Size Entry
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2-40OPERATION GUIDE
Loading Originals
Follow the steps below to load originals for copying, sending or storing.
Placing Originals on the Platen
You may place book or magazine on the platen in addition to ordinary 
sheet originals.
1Open the original cover.
NOTE: If the optional document processor is installed, open the 
document processor. Before opening the document processor, be sure 
that there are no originals left on the original table or on the original eject 
table. Originals left on the original table or on the original eject table may 
fall off when the document processor is opened.
Keep the document processor open if the original is 40 mm or thicker.
2Place the original. Put the 
scanning side facedown and 
align it flush against the 
original size indicator plates 
with the back left corner as the 
reference point.
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