Kyocera TASKalfa 181 User Manual

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User Interface language
You can select the language that is used in the message display. The following languages are 
available: English, French (Français), German (Deutsch), Italian ( Italiano), Nederlands 
(Nederlands ), Spanish (Español), , Russian (Русский ),  and Português (Português).
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3 Basic Operation
This chapter explains the following operations. For other functions, refer to the Advanced 
Operation Guide .
• Basic Copying Procedure
• Zoom Copying
• Duplex Copying
• Collated Copying
• Combined Copying
• Interrupt Mode
•Low Power Mode
•Sleep Mode
• Basic Printing Procedure
Basic Copying Procedure
1Turn the main power switch on ( | ). At the end of 
warm-up, the  Start indicator lights up green.
2Set the original onto the platen. Be sure to set the 
original by aligning it with  the left rear corner of the 
platen along the original size indicator plates.
NoteFor the method of setting originals in  the optional document processor, see Setting Originals in 
the Document Processor on page 4-2.
3Select the paper size. If  Auto is displayed on the 
message display, the paper of the same size as the 
original is automatically selected.
Auto
1100 %
Ready to copy .
Auto
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To change the paper size, press the Paper Selection 
key to select the desired paper source.
4Press the image quality mode select key to light up the 
desired image quality mode indicator. 
See the table below for image quality to choose.
5Adjust the density either  manually (manual density 
mode) or automatically ( auto density mode) with 
automatic detection of the contrast of the original.
6Press the numeric keys to set the desir ed number of copies (Up to 999).
7Press the Start key to start copying.
8Finished copies are delivered into the output tray.
Image quality modeDescription
Text + Photo Select to copy originals that contain a mixture of both text and 
photographs.
Text Select to copy originals that contain large amounts of text, such 
as documents, etc.
Photo Select to copy originals that contain photographs.
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NoteThe capacity of the output tray is 250 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m²). The capacity varies 
depending of the paper that is used.
If the optional fax kit is installed:
When the main power switch is turned off or the power plug is removed from the outlet, fax 
transmission and reception cannot be performed.If the optional fax 
kit is not installed:
Caution
If the machine will not be used for a short 
period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the main 
power switch off (
{). If it will not be used for an 
extended period of time  (vacations, etc.), 
remove the power plug from the outlet for 
safety purposes during  the time the machine is 
not in use.
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Zoom Copying
Copied images can be reduced or enlarged by zooming. The following modes are available for 
zoom copying.
NoteWhen the magnification ratio is larger than 201%, the images will be rotated 90° counter-clockwise 
prior to copying.
Auto Zoom Ratio Selection Mode
The original image is reduced or enlarged according to 
the selected paper size.
NoteYou can set a default setting so that the auto zoom  ratio selection mode is selected when you select 
a cassette.
1Set the original.
2Press the  Auto%/100%  key. Auto % is displayed on the message display.
3Press the  Paper Selection  key to select the copy paper. The z oom ratio is displayed on the 
message display.
4Press the  Start key. Copying starts.
Mode
Description
Auto zoom ratio selection 
mode Original images are reduced or enlarged according to the selected 
paper size.
Zoom mode The zoom ratio can be changed from 25 % to 400 % in 1 % 
increments.
Preset zoom mode A preset zoom ratio can be  set to reduce or enlarge original images:
100%, Auto, 400% (Max.), 200 % (A5 ÆA3), 141 % (A4 ÆA3, 
A5 ÆA4), 127 % (Folio ÆA3), 106 % (11 × 15 ÆA3), 
90 % (Folio ÆA4), 75 % (11 × 15 ÆA4), 70 % (A3 ÆA4, 
A4 ÆA5), 50 %, 25% (Min.)
81/2×11
A4 11 × 17: 129 %
A3: 141 %
5
1/2×81/2: 64 %
A5: 70 %
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Zoom Mode
With this mode, the zoom ratio can be set between 
25 % and 400 % in 1 % increments.
1Set the original.
2Press the Zoom key.
3Use the numeric keys to in put the zoom ratio. The 
zoom ratio is displayed on the message display.
(In this example 118% is entered)
4Press the  Enter key.
5Press the  Start key. Copying starts.
Preset Zoom Mode
With this mode, the zoom ratio can be set to one of the preset ratios.
1Set the original.
2Press the  Zoom key.
3Press the  S key or the  T key to select the desired 
zoom ratio.
4Press the  Enter key. The zoom ratio is displayed on 
the message display.
5Press the  Start key. Copying starts.
25 %
400 %
 118%100%:
121%:8.5x14
78%:8.5x14
Zoom: 11x17
8.5x11
 100%100%:
121%:8.5x14
78%:8.5x14
Zoom: 11x17
8.5x11
Auto
1
Ready to copy .
Auto
 121 %
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Duplex Copying
Duplex (two-sided) copies can be made from a variety 
of originals including double-page spread or two-sided 
originals.
NoteThe optional duplex unit must be installed.
The following modes are available for duplex copying:
OriginalCopy
Mode Description
1-sided->2-sided
 (2-sided copying from 1-sided 
originals) One-sided originals are copied onto
 the front and back sides of the 
copy paper. If the number of originals is odd, the back side of the 
last copy page is blank.
Note
In the 1-sided to 2-sided mode, select the following setting.
• Binding at left/right of originals  Æ Binding at left of copies: The 
images for the back side are copied without rotation... A
• Binding at left/right of originals  Æ Binding at top of copies: The 
images for the back side are rotated 180 degrees and copied. 
Finished copies can be bound at the top so that double-page 
spread pages are copied in the same orientation... B 
OriginalCopy
ghidefabc
ghiabcdef
ghiabc
def
Original Copy
AB
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2 sided->2 sided 
 (2-sided copying from 2-sided 
originals) Front and back sides of originals are copied in the same way onto 
both sides of copy paper.
Note
The paper sizes that can be used are A3 to A5R, Folio, 11 × 17 
(Ledger), 8
1/2× 14 (Legal), 81/2× 11 (Letter), 11 × 81/2, 
5
1/2×81/2 (Statement), 81/2× 13 (Oficio II), 8K, 16K, and 16KR.
Book->2-sided (2-sided 
copying from double-page 
spread originals) A double-page spread original of magazines, books, etc. can be 
copied onto both sides of copy paper by pressing the 
Start key one 
time.
Note
The original sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4R, B5R, A5R, 
11 × 17 (Ledger), 8
1/2× 11 (Letter), and 8K. The paper sizes are 
limited to 11 × 8
1/2 and 16K in the inch specifications and A4, B5, 
and 16K in the metric specificat ions.The paper size can be changed 
and the zoom ratio adjusted to fit the size of the paper.
2 sided->1 sided 
 (Split copying from 
double-page spread originals) Each page of 2-sided originals is copied separately.
Book->1-sided 
(Split copying from 2-sided 
originals) Each page of double-page spread originals of magazines, books, 
etc. is copied separately.
Note
The original sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4R, B5R, A5R, 
11 × 17 (Ledger), 8
1/2× 11 (Letter), and 8K. The paper sizes are 
limited to 11 × 8
1/2 and 16K in the inch specifications and A4, B5, 
and 16K in the metric specificat ions.The paper size can be changed 
and the zoom ratio adjusted to fit the size of the paper.
Mode
Description
OriginalCopy
Original Copy
Original Copy
2112
Original Copy
2121
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1Set the original.
2Press the Duplex key.
3Press the  S key or the  T key to select the desired 
duplex copy mode.
4Press the  Enter key.
If you have selected  1 sided->2 sided, proceed to the next step.
If you have selected  2 sided->2 sided or  Book->2-sided, proceed to step 7.
5Press the S key or the  T key to select the desired 
finished stitch side.
6Press the  Enter key.
7Press the  Start key. Scanning of the original starts.
If the originals have been set in the optional docu ment processor, copying starts automatically.
If the original has been set on the platen, a messa ge prompting replacement of the original is 
displayed. In this case, proceed to the next step.
8Replace the original and press the  Start key. Scanning of the original starts.
9If no original remains, press the  Enter key. Copying starts.
Book
1 sided2 sided
2 sided
2 sided
2-sided
Duplex/Split Page:
Saddle Stitch Direction:
Left side
Top side
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Collated Copying
A number of collated copy sets can be produced.
NoteIf the optional document processor is installed, you  can select whether or not to turn on the sort 
mode at a default setting. 
1Set the original.
2Press the  Collate key.
3Input the number of copies and press the  Start key. Scanning of the original starts.
If the originals have been set in the optional doc ument processor, copying starts automatically.
If the original has been set on the platen, a me ssage prompting replacement of the original is 
displayed. In this case, proceed to the next step.
4Replace the original and press the  Start key. Scanning of the original starts.
5If no original remains, press the  Enter key. Copying starts.
Original Copy




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