Kyocera TASKalfa 181 User Manual

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If the floor is delicate, when this product is moved after installation, the floor material may be 
damaged.
During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to ones 
health. If, however, the machine is used over a long  period of time in a poorly ventilated room or 
when making an extremely large number of  copies, the smell may become unpleasant. To 
maintain the appropriate environment for copy wo rk, it is suggested that the room be properly 
ventilated.
Power supply/Grounding the machine
Warning
Do not use a power supply with a voltage othe r than that specified. Avoid multiple 
connections in the same outlet. These types  of situations present a danger of fire or 
electrical shock.
Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with 
the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the 
danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is 
not possible, contact your service representative.
Other precautions
Connect the power plug to the clos est outlet possible to the machine.
The power supply cord is used as the main di sconnect device. Ensure that the socket/outlet is 
located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
Handling of plastic bags
Warning
Keep the plastic bags that are used with th e machine away from children. The plastic 
may cling to their nose and mouth causing suffocation.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Cautions when using the machine
Warning
Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, 
cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This  situation presents a danger of fire or 
electrical shock should they fall and spill liquids inside. 
Do not remove any of the covers from the machine as there is a danger of electrical 
shock from high voltage parts inside the machine.
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Do not damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. Do not place heavy 
objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage. 
These types of situations present a  danger of fire or electrical shock.
Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine or its parts as there is a danger 
of fire, electrical shock or damage to the  laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a 
danger of it causing blindness.
If the machine becomes excessively hot,  smoke appears from the machine, there is 
an odd smell, or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or 
electrical shock. Turn the main power switch off ( {) immediately, be absolutely 
certain to remove the power plug from the outlet and then contact your service 
representative.
If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the machine, turn 
the main power switch off ( {) immediately. Next, be absolutely certain to remove the 
power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger  of fire or electrical shock. Then contact 
your service representative.
Do not remove or connect the power plug  with wet hands, as there is a danger of 
electrical shock.
Always contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of internal parts.
Caution
Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is 
pulled, the wires may become broken and there  is a danger of fire or electrical shock. 
(always grasp the power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.)
Always remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the machine. If the 
power cord is damaged, there is a  danger of fire or electrical shock.
If the machine will not be used for a short per iod of time (overnight, etc.), turn the 
main power switch off ( {). If it will not be used fo r an extended period of time 
(vacations, etc.), remove the power plug fr om the outlet for safety purposes during 
the time the machine is not in use.
Always hold the designated parts only when lifting or moving the machine.
For safety purposes, always remove the powe r plug from the outlet when performing 
cleaning operations.
If dust accumulates within the machine, there  is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is 
therefore recommended that you consult with  your service representative in regard to 
cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to 
seasons of high humidity. Consult with your service representative in regard to the 
cost of cleaning the internal parts of the machine.
Other precautions
Do not place heavy objects on the machine or cause other damage to the machine.
Do not open the upper front cover, turn off the main power switch, or pull out the power plug 
during copying.
When lifting or moving the machine, contact your service representative.
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Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards. They could be 
damaged by static electricity.
Do not attempt to perform any operations not explained in this handbook.
Caution : Use of controls or adjustments or per formance of procedures other than those 
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not look directly at the light from the scanning  lamp as it may cause your eyes to feel tired or 
painful.
Cautions when handling consumables
Caution
Do not attempt to incinerate the toner co ntainer or the waste toner box. Dangerous 
sparks may cause burns.
Keep the toner container and the waste toner  box out of the reach of children.
If toner happens to spill from the toner container or the waste toner box, avoid 
inhalation and ingestion, as well as contact with your eyes and skin.
• If you do happen to inhale toner, move to a place with fresh air and gargle  thoroughly with a large am ount of water. If coughing develops, contact a 
physician.
• If you do happen to ingest toner, rinse your mouth out with water and drink 1 or 2 cups of  water to dilute the contents of your stomach. If necessary, contact a physician.
• If you do happen to get toner in your eyes, fl ush them thoroughly with water. If there is any 
remaining tenderness, contact a physician.
• If toner does happen to get on your skin, wash with soap and water.
DO NOT attempt to force open or destroy th e toner container or the waste toner box.
Other precautions
After use, ALWAYS dispose of the toner container and the waste toner box in 
accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
Store all consumables in a cool, dark location.
If you will not be using the copier for a prolonged period of time, remove all paper from the 
cassette and the multi-purpose tray and seal in its original packaging.
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SAFETY OF LASER BEAM
1. Safety of laser beam
This machine has been certified by the manufacturer to Class 1 level under the radiation 
performance standards established by the U.S.DHHS (Department of Health and Human 
Services) in 1968. This indicates that the pro duct is safe to use during normal operation and 
maintenance. The laser optical system, enclosed  in a protective housing and sealed within the 
external covers, never permits the laser beam to escape.
2. The CDRH Act
A laser-product-related act was implemented on A ug. 2, 1976, by the Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Dr ug Administration (FDA). This act prohibits 
the sale of laser products in the U.S. with out certification, and applies to laser products 
manufactured after Aug. 1, 1976. The label  shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH 
regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. On this 
machine, the label is on the right.
3. Optical unit
When checking the optical unit, avoid direct ex posure to the laser beam, which is invisible. 
Shown at below is the label located  on the cover of the optical unit.
4. Maintenance 
For safety of the service personnel, follow the ma intenance instructions in the other section of 
this manual.
5. Safety switch
The power to the laser unit is cut off when the front cover is opened.
Safety Instructions Regarding  the Disconnection of Power
Caution: The power plug is the main isolation device!  Other switches on the equipment are only 
functional switches and are not suitable for  isolating the equipment from the power source.
VORSICHT: Der Netzstecker ist die Hauptisoliervorrichtung! Die anderen Schalter auf dem 
Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden, um den Stromfluß im 
Gerät zu unterbrechen.
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Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power
Caution: The po wer plug is the m ain isolation device! Other switches on the equ ipment are on ly functional 
switches a nd are not suitab le for isolating the eq uipment from  the power source.
Attent ion: Le débr anchement de la fiche secteur est le se ul moyen de mettre l’appareil hors tension. Les 
interrupte urs sur l’a ppareil ne sont que des interrup teurs de fonctionnemen t: ils ne me ttent pas  l’appareil hors 
tension.
Other precautions (for users in California, the United States)
This pro duct contains a CR Coin Lith ium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special ha ndling may 
a pply. See  www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate
.
WARNING
This e quipment  has been te sted and fou nd to comply  with the limits for a  Class B  digital  device, pu rsuant to Part 15 of the 
F CC  Rule s. These  limits are desig ned to  provide re asonable protection  against ha rmful in terference  in a resid ential 
in sta llation. Th is equ ipment  generates, uses a nd can  radiate ra dio frequ ency  energy an d, if not install ed and used  in 
acco rdance with  the instructions,  may cause harmful  interference to  radio commun ications. Howe ver, there is no 
g uarantee  that interferen ce will not  occur in a pa rticular insta llation.  If this eq uipment do es cause harmful in terference to 
rad io or t elevision  recepti
 on, which  can be dete rmined  by turni ng the eq uipment o ff and on, the user  is encoura ged to try 
to  correct  the interference by one or  more of the  following me asures:
• Reorient  or relocate  the rece iving ante nna.
• Increase the  separation betw een the eq uipment and re ceiver.
• Connect the  equipment  into an outlet on a  circuit different from that to wh ich the  receiver  is conn ected.
• Con sult the  dealer or an  experienced rad io/TV technician for he lp.
• The use of a  non-shield ed inte rface c able with the refere nced device is prohi bited.
CAUT ION — The  chan ges or mo difications  not exp
 ressly approved by the party  respon sible for  compliance co uld void the 
user’s authority to op erate the equipment.
This  device comp lies with  Part 15  of FCC  Rules and  RSS-Gen of  IC Rules.
Operation  is subject to  the following  two cond itions;  (1) this device may not cause  interference, and (2) this device must 
acce pt any in terference,  including inte rference that may c ause undesired  operation of the device.
* T he ab ove warning  is valid on ly in the  United States of  America.
Radio Tag Technology
In some  countries the radio tag  technology  used in this  equipment  to iden tify the  toner co ntainer may be subj ect to 
aut
h orization  and the use of this e quipment may conse quently be re stricted.
MERCURY WARNING
THE LAMP(S)  INSIDE TH IS PRODUCT  CONTAIN ME RCURY AND MUST BE RECYCL ED OR  DISPOSED  OF 
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, ST ATE OR FEDERAL  LAWS.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYTO
2004/108/EEC, 2006/95 EEC, 93/68/EEC, 1999/5/EC
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which 
this declaration relates is in conformity with the following specifications.
 
E N55024
E N55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN60950
E N60825-1
EN300 330-1
EN300 330-2 
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Guide to this Operation Guide
This operation guide has the following chapters. The content of these chapters is summarized 
below to be used as a reference.
1Names of Parts
This chapter contains explanations on the names and functions of the parts of the machine and 
its operation panel.
2 Preparations
This chapter contains explanations on procedu res for loading paper and connection of this 
product.
3 Basic Operation
This chapter contains explanations on the ba sic procedures of simple copying and printing.
4 Optional Equipment
This chapter contains explanations on the optional equipment that can be used with this product.
5 Maintenance
This chapter contains explanations on replac ement of the toner container and the waste toner 
box and maintenance of this product.
6 Troubleshooting
This chapter contains explanations on handling pr oblems that may occur, for example, when an 
error message appears or if a paper jam occurs.
Appendix
The appendix explains the spec ifications of this product.
Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
1Bold indicates key names.
2 Courier indicates messages shown on the message display.
3Note  contains important information aside from the text.
4 Italic refers to additional information in other sections or manuals.
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1 Names of Parts
Main Body
1 Original cover — Open/close this cover when setting the original on the platen.
2 Output tray  — Finished copies or printouts are stored on this tray. The output tray has a 
storage capacity of 250 shee ts of standard paper (80 g/m²).
3 Operation panel  — Perform operations from the main body here.
4 Cassette  — This cassette has a storage capacity of 300 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m²).
5 Paper width adjusting tab  — Use this tab to adjust the paper width guides to fit to the width of 
the paper to be loaded in the cassette.
6 Paper length adjusting tab  —  Adjust this tab to adjust the paper length guide to fit to the 
length of the paper to be loaded in the cassette.
7 Left cover handle  — Pull this handle up to open the left cover.
8 Multi-purpose tray  — When using small paper or special paper, set the paper here.
9 MP tray extension  —  Pull this to use when setting A4R paper or larger paper.
10 Slider  — Adjust this to fit to the width of p aper to be set in the multi-purpose tray.
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11 Platen — Set an original here for copying. Be sure to lay the original face-down and align the 
edge of the original flush up against the left rear corner of the platen.
12 Original size indicator plates  — Be sure to set an original along these plates when setting it 
on the platen.
13  Left cover  — Open this cover if a paper jam occurs inside the machine.
14  Waste toner box
15 Toner container release lever  —  Operate this lever when replacing the toner container.
16 Toner container
17 Charger cleaner rod  — Pull this rod and then push it back again after replacing the toner 
container or when images become dirty.
18 Front cover  — Open this cover when replacing the to ner container and the waste toner box or 
when cleaning this machine.
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19 Main power switch  —  Turn this switch on ( | ) before using this machine.
20 Main power switch cover —  Open to operate the main power switch.
21 Handles for transport  — Hold the four recessed portions at the right and left when 
transporting this machine.
22 Network interface connector  — When connecting this machine to a network, connect a 
network cable to this connector.
23 USB interface connector  —  When connecting this machine to a computer through USB, 
connect a USB cable to this connector.
24 Memory card slot  — Insert an optional memo ry card to this slot.
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