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 this machine. 
The  Print  indicator will light up when the machine is in the printer mode.
4 Scan key and indicator  — Press this key when using th e scanner functions of this 
machine. The  Scan indicator will light up when the machine is in the scanner mode. For the 
scanner functions, the optional network scanner kit must be installed.
5 Fax key and indicator  — Press this key when using the fax functions of this machine. The  Fax 
indicator will light up when the machine is in th e fax mode. For the fax functions, the optional 
fax kit must be installed.
6 Combine key and indicator  — Press this key to use the combine copy function. The 
Combine  indicator will light up. (See page 3-10.)
7 Border Erase key and indicator  — Press this key to use the border erase function. The 
Border Erase  indicator will light up. (For details, refer to  Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation 
Guide , Border Erase Mode .)
8 Duplex key  and indicator — Press this key to perform duplex copying or use the 
split page function. The  Duplex indicator will light up. For duplex copying, the 
optional duplex unit must be installed. (See page 3-6 and  3-7.)
9 Offset key and indicator  — Press this key to perform offset copying. The  Offset indicator will 
light up. (For details, refer to  Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide , Offset Copying.)
10 Function key  — Press this key to set the orientation of the originals or perform continuous 
scanning copying, auto rotation copying or EcoPrint mode. (For details, refer to  Chapter 1 in 
Advanced Operation Guide.)
11 Scanner Function key  —  Press this key to adjust various scanner settings. For th
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12   Mixed size original key and indicator  — Press this key when using the auto selection mode. The 
Auto Selection  indicator will light up. For the auto selection mode, the optional document 
processor must be installed. (For details, refer to  Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide , 
Auto Selection Mode .)
13 Margin key and indicator  — Press this key to use the margin function. The  Margin indicator 
will light up. (For details, refer to  Chapter 1 in Advanced Operation Guide,  Margin Mode.)
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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 1  in Advanced Operation Guide , Program Function.)
17 Zoom key / < key  — Press this key to perform zoom copying. (See page 3-4.) Also use this 
key to move the cursor left on the message display.
18 Auto%/100% key /  T key  — Press this key to switch bet ween automatic magnification 
selection and same size copying. Also use this key to move the cursor down on the message 
display.
19 Original Size key / S  key —  Press this key to select the size  of the original. Also use this key 
to move the cursor up on the message display.
20 Paper Selection key / > key  — Press this key to switch pape r feed between the cassette(s) and 
the multi-purpose tray. The selected paper size will be indicated on the message display. (See 
page 3-1.) Also use this key to move the cursor right on the message display.
21 Enter key  — Press this key to register a function  or currently selected item on the message 
display.
22 Image quality mode select key —  Press this key to select the image quality according to the 
type of the original. (See page 3-2.)
23 Auto Exposure key  —  Press this key to select the auto exposure mode. This will detect the 
density of the original and set the optimal exposure for copying it. (See page 3-2.)
24 Lighter key / Darker key / exposure display  —  Press these keys to adjust the exposure. The 
currently selected exposure  is indicated. (See page3-2.)
25 Message display  — Displays messages on how to operate the machine as well as when 
trouble occurs. Also use this key to adjust the contrast of the LCD. (For details, refer to 
Chapter 3  in Advan ced Operation Guide
, Display Contrast Adjustment .)
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Lit — The machine is ready to print.
Blinking — An error has occurred.  Clear the error referring to Displayed Messages on 
page 6-4.
Off — The machine is not ready to print.
27 Data indicator  (green)
Lit — The machine is processing print data.
Blinking — The machine is receiving print data.
28 Attention indicator  (red)
Lit — An error has occurred.  Clear the error referring to Displayed Messages on page6-4.
29    Logout  key — In the job accounting mode, press this key after copying is complete. 
The ID-code entry screen will appear. (For details, refer to  Chapter 4 in Advanced Operation 
Guide .)
30 Interrupt key and indicator  — Press this key to use the interrupt mode. The  Interrupt 
indicator will light up. (See page 3-14.)
31 Energy Saver key and indicator  — Press this key to turn the  low power mode on. In the low 
power mode, only the  Energy Saver indicator, Power indicator, and main power indicator will 
light up and the other indicators on the operation panel will go out. Press the same key again to 
turn the low power mode off. (See page 3-16.)
32 Power key and indicator  — Press this key to turn the sleep mode on. In the sleep mode, only 
the main power indicator will light up and all other indicators on the operation panel will go out. 
Press the same key again to turn the sleep mode off. (See page 3-17.)
33 Numeric keys  — Press these keys to set the number of copies or enter a numerical value.
34 Reset key  — Press this key to reset each function and to return the machine to the initial 
mode
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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 end of warm-up or when the  Reset key is 
pressed)
In the factory default setting, paper of the same  size as the original is selected automatically 
(auto paper selection mode), the copy magnification ratio is set to 100 %, the number of copies 
to be made is set to 1 and the image quality is set to the  Te x t + P h o t o mode.
Notes• The settings for the initial mode can be chan ged using the default setting procedure. This 
includes changing the cassette selected in the  initial mode,the image quality mode, and the 
exposure (Auto exposure mode).
Auto Clear Function
Once a designated amount of time has passed after copying stops (between 10 and 270 seconds), 
the machine will return to the same settings as those after warm-up. Copies can continually be 
made using the same settings (copy mode, number  of copies, and exposure mode) if the next batch 
of copying is started before the auto clear function is activated.
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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.
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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 3-4.)
4 Displayed in the auto paper selection mode.
5 Displays the original size, pa per size, and selected cassette.
6 Displays the number of copies.
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number Meaning
1 Indicates the current status of the machine and displays the message for required 
operation.
2 Select to switch between online and offline, to print/resume printing, to clear a 
specific error, and to begin a new page to forcibly print the last page that waits for 
printing.
3 Select to stop printing in progress.
4 Select to perform network setting. (See  Network (TCP/IP) Settings on page2-12.) 
Also select this to change various printer functions and settings.
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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:
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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.
Important!• When using paper that has been run through a machine before, check it to make sure that all  staples and paper clips have been removed. Not doing so may result in poor images or 
malfunctions.
• Straighten out any creases or curls in the pape r before loading it. Failure to straighten out 
creases and curls may lead to paper jams.
• Leaving paper out of its package under high  temperature and high humidity conditions may 
lead to problems caused by ambient moisture. 
After loading paper into the cassette, store the 
remaining paper sealed in the paper storage bag. 
Also if any paper remains in the multi-purpose 
tray, store the paper sealed in the paper storage 
bag. Before leaving the machine in disuse for a 
prolonged period of time, remove the paper from 
the cassette and seal it in the paper storage bag to 
protect it from moisture.
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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 printed facing up.
1Pull the cassette out toward you as far as it will go.
NoteDo not pull more than one cassette out at a time.
2Push down on the cassette base plate and secure it.
3Grasp the paper width adjusting tab and adjust the 
width guides to the paper size.
Important!Make sure that the width guides are flush against  the paper. If there is space between the guides 
and the paper, set the width guides again.
NoteThe paper sizes are marked in the cassette.
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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 not to bend or crease the paper when 
inserting it into the casse tte. Creases in the paper 
may lead to paper jams.
• The maximum paper limit indicator  A is provided 
on a paper width guide. Make sure that the paper 
loaded is below the maximum paper limit indicator.
• When loading paper into the cassette, set it with  the side which faced the top of its packaging 
facing up.
• Be sure to adjust the width and length guides to  the paper size before loading the paper. Failure to do so may result in paper skewing or 
jamming.
• If the length and width guides are not flush against  the paper, a size that is different from the 
actual size may be displayed on the message display.
• When the paper has become wrinkled from moistu re and cannot be fed, set the paper so that 
the wrinkled side is toward the length guide.A
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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 
special paper in the multi purpose tray.
Up to 100 sheets of standard (80 g/m²) paper (25 sheets of A3, B4, Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger), 
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1/2× 14 (Legal), 81/2× 13 (Oficio II), or 8K) can be set. The paper sizes that can be used are: A3 
to A6R, postcard, Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger) to 5
1/2×81/2 (Statement), 8K, 16K and 16KR .
• Color paper: 100 sheets
• Hagaki: 15 sheets
• Thin paper and Thick paper (90 to 105 g/m²): 150 sheets
Important!• Envelope DL, Envelope C5, Envelope #10 (Commercial #10), Monarch, Youkei 4, Youkei 2: 5  sheets.
1Open the multi-purpose tray.
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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 front end of the paper  is curled, straighten it out before setting it.
• Make sure there are no creases, etc. in the pa per. Creases in the paper may lead to paper 
jams.
• Make sure that the slider is flush against the edge  of paper. If not, adjust the slider until it is 
flush with the edge of paper.
NoteWhen loading paper into the multi-purpose tray, se t it with the side to be printed facing down.
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