Kyocera TASKalfa 181 User Manual

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Operation Panel
1 System Menu/Counter key and indicator — Press this key to set the job accounting function, 
adjust the default settings or set the machine. (For details, refer to Chapter 3  and Chapter 4  in 
Advanced Operation Guide.)
2 Copy key and indicator  —  Press this key when using the copier functions of this machine. 
The  Copy indicator will light up when the machine is in the copier mode.
3 Print key and indicator  — Press this key when using the pr inter functions of...

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14    Collate key and indicator  — Press this key to perform sort copying. The Collate  indicator will 
light up. (See page 3-9.)
15 Staple key and indicator  — Press this key to perform staple copying. The  Staple indicator will 
light up. For staple copying, the optional finisher must be installed. (For details, refer to 
Chapter 1  in Advanced Operation Guide , Staple Copying .)
16 Program key —  Press this key to use a registered program for copying. (For details, refer to 
Chapter...

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35 Stop/Clear key —  Press this key to stop copying or to change the number of copies. Also 
press this key to return to the previous screen  from a setting screen for copier functions or the 
like.
36 Start key and indicator  —  Press this key to start copying. Copying will start immediately if you 
press this key when the indicator is lit green.
37 Main power indicator  — Lights up when the main power switch is turned on ( | ).
† Initial mode (the state that the machine enters at the...

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Message Display
The message display on this machine indicates the operation status of the machine.
Copier Basic Screen
This screen is displayed when the  Copy key is pressed.
Printer Basic Screen
This screen is displayed when the  Print key is pressed.
Reference 
number
Meaning
1 Indicates the current status of the machine and displays the message for required 
operation.
2 Displayed when the original size is automati cally selected.
3 Displays the copy magnification ratio. (See page...

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NoteThe following procedure can also be used for changing the default settings of the printer functions.
1 Press the  System Menu/Counter  key.
2 Press the  S key or the  T key to select  Printer 
default .
3 Press the  Enter key. The same screen as 
displayed when  MENU is selected on the printer 
basic screen is displayed.
Copy default
Machine default
System Menu / Counter:
Printer default
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2 Preparations
Loading Paper
Paper can be loaded into either the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. For details on paper that can 
be used, refer to  Appendix in Advanced Operation Guide , Paper .
Note for Adding Paper
After taking new paper out of its packaging, be sure to 
fan through the paper a fe w times to separate the 
sheets before loading that paper into the cassette or 
the multi-purpose tray.
Set the paper in the cassette  with the side which faced 
the top of its packaging facing up....

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Loading Paper into the Cassette
Standard paper, recycled paper, and colored paper can be loaded into the cassette. Up to 300 
sheets of standard paper (80 g/m²) or 100 sheets of thick paper (90 to 105 g/m²) can be set.
Paper sizes that can be loaded are: A3, B4, A4,  A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger), 
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1/2× 14 (Legal), 11 × 81/2, 81/2× 11 (Letter), 51/2×81/2 (Statement), 81/2× 13 (Oficio II), 8K, 
and 16K.
NoteWhen loading paper into the cassette, set it  with the side to be...

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4Grasp the paper length adjusting tab and adjust the 
length guide to the paper size.
Important!• Make sure that the length guide is flush against the paper. If there is sp ace between the guide and 
the paper, set the length guide again.
• When setting 11 × 17 (Ledger) paper, move the  paper length guide to the right end and push it 
down as shown in the illustration.
NoteThe paper sizes are impressed in the cassette.
5Set the paper straight  from the upper part.
Important!• Be careful...

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6Affix the label supplied so that the paper size set in the 
cassette can be identified from the front of the 
cassette.
7Gently push in the cassette.
Important!When the machine will not be used for a long period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, 
put it in a storage bag, and seal the bag in  order to protect the paper from moisture.
Setting Paper in the Multi Purpose tray
 
In addition to standard paper and recycled paper, special paper can  also be used. Be sure to set...

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NotePull out the multipurpose tr ay extension to match the 
paper size.
2Adjust the sliders to the wi dth of the paper to be set.
3Set the paper along the sliders and put it in until it 
stops.
Important!• Always straighten out postcards and other types  of thick paper that are curled before using 
them. The paper may not be fed  depending on the paper quality.
• When loading paper into the multi-purpose tray,  set it with the side which faced the top of its 
packaging facing down. If the...