Kyocera TASKalfa 181 User Manual

Optional Equipment
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Optional Equipment
The locations for attaching options are shown below.
Available Options
The following options are available for this machine.
Document ProcessorAdditional Memory
Network Scanner Kit
Network Interface Card
Duplex Unit
Finisher
Job Separator Paper Feeder
Memory Card
(CompactFlash) Key Counter
Fax Kit
Hard Disk
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5 Maintenance
Cleaning the Machine
Cleaning the Original Cover
Open the original cover and wipe the back side of the 
cover with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or mild 
neutral detergent.
Important!Never use thinner or other organic solvents.
Cleaning the Platen
Open the original cover and wipe the platen with a soft 
cloth dampened with alcohol or mild neutral detergent.
Important!Never use thinner or other organic solvents.
Caution
For safety purposes, always remove the power plug from the...

Maintenance
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Cleaning the Slit Glasses
If copies appear soiled, such as black lines appearing 
on the copy image while using the optional document 
processor, the slit glasses A and  B are dirty. Wipe the 
slit glasses with  a dry soft cloth.
Important!Never use water, thinner, organic solvents or alcohol.
NoteFor cleaning the inside of the main body, see  Replacing the Toner Container and the Waste 
Toner Box on page 5-5.
Cleaning the Separation Needle
1Open the front cover.
2Remove the cleaning...

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4Move the brush from the left side to the right side along 
the separation needle as shown in the illustration to 
remove any dirt or dust.
5Close the left cover.
Cleaning the Transfer Roller
1Open the front cover.
2Remove the cleaning brush.
3Pull the left cover handle up to open the cover.
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4While turning the left transfer roller gear to turn the 
roller as shown in the illustration, move the brush from 
the left side to the right side along the roller to remove 
any dirt or dust.
5Close the left cover.
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Replacing the Toner Containe r and the Waste Toner Box
When message Unable to copy. Please Add 
Toner [Cannot copy. Add toner, resume 
copying.] is displayed on the message display and 
the machine stops, add toner. Replace the toner 
container together with the waste toner box.
NotesAdd toner only when  Add Toner is displayed on the message display.
Whenever the toner container is changed, be sure  to carry out the procedure described from step 7 
on page 5-7 through step 11 on page 5-8....

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3Use the cap attached to the center of the old waste 
toner box to cover the opening.
4Turn the toner container release lever  A up  to 
pull out the toner container.
5Place the old waste toner box in the plastic bag 
provided for disposal.
Warning
High voltage is present in the charger section.  Take sufficient care when working in this 
area, as there is a danger of electrical shock.
A
Caution
Do not attempt to incinerate the toner container or the waste toner box. Dangerous 
sparks may...

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6Place the old toner container in the plastic bag provided 
for disposal.
7While holding the charger cle aner rod, gently pull it out 
as far as it will go and push it in again.
Repeat this operation two or three times.
NoteDo not use excessive force to pull the rod or attempt to pull it out completely.
8While pushing the electrical charge section to the right, 
pull it out approximately 5 cm (2 inches).
Remove the accompanying grid cleaner from its 
package and remove its cap.
Fit the...

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10When the electrical charge section is pulled out 
approximately 5 cm (2 inches), remove the grid cleaner 
and then push back the electrical charge section all the 
way into the main body.
Important!After you use the grid cleaner to clean the electric al charge section, the machine can be used again 
after more than 5 minutes have elapsed.
11Hold the new toner container vertically and tap the 
upper part five times or more.
Turn the toner container upside down and tap the upper 
part...

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15Install the new waste toner box.
16Close the front cover.
After use, always dispose of the toner cont ainer and the waste toner box in accordance 
with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
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