Kyocera TASKalfa 181 User Manual

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Notes on Use
Be sure not to use the following as originals in the document processor. In addition, originals with 
punched holes or perforations should be set so t hat the edge of the paper with the holes or 
perforations is facing away from the directi on of insertion into the document processor.
• Transparencies
• Carbon paper, crumpled originals or originals with  strong folds, and soft originals such as vinyl
• Originals which are not rectangular, wet originals, and originals with adhesive tape or glue
• Originals with clips or staples (To use such originals, remove the clips or staples and straighten  any crumples or folds before using them.)
• Clippings or originals with very slippery surfaces
• Originals with wet correction fluid
• Originals with folds (If you mu st use such originals, smooth out the folded portions before 
setting them in the document processor.)
• Curled originals (If you must use such original s, smooth out the curled portions before setting 
them in the document processor.)
Important!When moving this machine, be sure to close the document processor.
Names of Parts
1 Original table  —  Set originals to be copied 
on this table.
2 Original insert guides  —  Adjust these 
guides to the width of the originals to be 
copied.
3 Left cover  — Open this cover if an original 
jam occurs.
4 Original eject table  —  Originals that have 
been copied are ejected and stored here.
5 Ejection extension  — Open this extension 
when using large originals such as A3, B4, 
11 × 17 (Ledger), and 8
1/2× 14 (Legal).
6 Document processor release grip  — Hold 
this grip to open or close the document 
processor.
7 Ejection tray  —  In the case of two-sided originals,  the originals will be temporarily ejected 
here.
Setting Originals in  the Document Processor
1
Adjust the original insert guid es to the width of original 
to be copied.
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Notes• Before setting originals,  make sure that there are 
no originals remaining on the original eject table. 
Originals left on the eject table may cause other 
originals to jam.
• When setting multiple originals at one time, be  sure to use originals of the same size. It is, 
possible, however to use different size originals of 
the same width (for example, 11 × 17 (Ledger) 
and 11 × 8
1/2 or A4 and A3 at the same time in 
the auto selection mode. (Refer to  Chapter 1 in 
Advanced Operation Guide , Auto Selection 
Mode .)
2Arrange the originals in order and set them face up 
(front side up for 2-sided originals) on the original table.
Important!• Be sure to set only a number of originals that does 
not exceed the level indicator located inside the 
rear original insert guide. If you set originals 
exceeding the specified number, the originals may 
jam. (For the number of or iginals that can be set, 
see page 4-1.)
• To keep ejected originals from falling off the  machine, open the ejection extension when using 
large originals such as A3, B4, 11 × 17 (Ledger), 
and 8
1/2× 14 (Legal).
• When copying from 2-sided originals, the originals  are temporarily ejected ont o the ejection tray in 
order to turn them over. Do not touch them at this 
point. Any attempt to remove them may cause the 
originals to jam.
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Setting Originals on the Platen
When copying from an original which cannot be set in 
the document processor, open the document processor 
and set the original directly on the platen.
Notes• Before opening the document processor, make sure that there are no originals remaining on the original table or on the original eject table. If there are originals left in either place, they may 
fall off the machine when the document processor is opened.
• When double-page spread originals such as books are copied, shadows may appear along the  edges and at the middle of copies.
• Do not put undue pressure on the platen when closing the document processor. The platen  glass may be broken.
Caution
Do not leave the document processor open as  there is a danger of personal injury.
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Paper Feeder
In addition to the cassette(s) provided with the main 
body, a paper feeder (with cassettes that can hold 300 
sheets each) can be used.
• The number of sheets t hat can be accommodated: 
300 sheets (standard paper, 64 to 105 g/m²).
• Paper sizes that can be set are: A3, B4, A4, A4R,  B5, B5R, A5R, Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger), 8
1/2×14 
(Legal), 11 × 8
1/2, 81/2× 11 (Letter), 51/2×81/2 
(Statement), 8
1/2× 13 (Oficio II), 8K, and 16K
Copy paper can be set in the same way as the 
standard cassette provided with the main body. (See page 2-1.)
The left covers are provided to allow paper to be removed when a paper jam occurs.
Important!When lifting and transporting this machine, be sure to detach the paper feeder in advance.
NoteUp to three cassettes can be added for the 18-ppm model, and up to two cassettes can be added 
for the 22-ppm model.
Duplex Unit
Two-sided copies can be made if the duplex unit is 
installed. Two-sided copies of sizes from A3 to A5R, 
Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger) to 5
1/2×81/2 (Statement), 8K, 
16K, and 16KR (64 to 80 g/m²) can be made.
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Finisher
The finisher stores a large quantity of copies and can sort multiple copy sets by shifting the position 
of ejection for each one. It can also staple collated copy sets.
The number of sheets that can be st ored in the finisher and the specifications of stapling are shown 
below.
Names of Parts
1 Finisher tray
2 Process tray
3 Process tray extension
4 Finisher tray extension
5 Paper output guide 1
6 Paper output guide 2
Notes• Sorted copies are output onto the finisher tray.
• According to the paper size, adjust the finisher tray  extension.
Tray capacity and paper sizes
Non-stapling 500 sheets (A4, 11 × 8
1/2, B5)
250 sheets (A3, B4, Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger), 8
1/2× 14 (Legal), 
8
1/2× 13 (Oficio II))
Stapling (80 g/m² or less) For stapling of 2 to 4 sheets: 130 sheets For stapling of 5 sheets or more: 250 sheets
Stapling capacity  30 sheets (A4, 11 × 8
1/2, B5)
20 sheets (A3, B4, Folio, 11 × 17 (Ledger), 8
1/2× 14 (Legal), 
8
1/2× 13 (Oficio II))
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• The paper sizes are marked on the finisher tray extension. Open paper output guide 1 or 2 
according to the paper size.
• When stapling large paper such as A3, B4,  11 × 17 (Ledger), and 8
1/2× 14 (Legal), open the 
process tray extension to  prevent the paper from 
dropping.
Adding Staples
1
Open the stapler front cover toward your side.
2Pull out the staple holder.
3Remove the empty staple cartridge from the staple 
holder.
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4While holding the staple holder with one hand and the 
new staple cartridge with the other hand, insert the 
cartridge into the holder with care about the direction.
NoteThe arrow on the staple cartridge indicates the insertion direction.
5Push the staple cartridge all the way into the holder and 
remove the paper tape around the staple cartridge by 
pulling it.
6Insert the staple holder into the insertion slot as it was. 
Insert it completely until it clicks.
7Close the stapler front cover.
Clearing Staple Jam
1
Remove the staple holder in the same way as 
described in Adding Staples .
Hold knob  A of the face plate of the staple holder with 
your fingers and raise the plate.
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2Remove the staple jammed at the end (side on which 
staples are set).
3Lower the face plate of the staple holder to its original 
position.
4Insert the staple holder  into the insertion slot as it was. Insert it completely until it clicks.
5Close the stapler front cover.
Job Separator
This unit is used to separate paper output destinations 
for easy classification. Copies are output to the output 
tray, and printer output is  ejected onto the job separator 
tray. Also the output destinations can be specified.
On the front side of the machine, a paper indicator is 
provided for showing that there is paper on the job 
separator tray.
Important!• Note that a paper jam may occu r at the output section due to paper curling depending on the 
paper type.
• If finished papers come out curled or are stacked unevenly, turn the paper in the cassette over  and set it again.
Notes• To output paper onto the job separator, change the 
setting in the machine default settings (copier) or 
the paper settings (printer).
• When removing paper from the job separator tray,  pull it at an angle so that  any corner of the paper is 
not hit.
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Key Counter
The key counter is used to confirm the amount of 
usage of the copier functions. It is useful in managing 
copier usage for each departme nt, section, etc. as well 
as in the company overall.
Setting the Key Counter
Set the key counter securely in the key counter slot.
NoteIn the case where the key counter is used, no one will be able to make copies until it is installed in 
the machine.  Insert key counter  will be displayed when the key counter has not been securely 
inserted.
Fax Kit
If the fax kit is installed in this machine, you can us e this machine as a facsimile machine. Also if the 
optional network scanner kit is used together, this  machine can be used as a network fax with which 
data can be transmitted and received through a computer. For details, refer to the  Operation Guide 
for the fax kit.
Network Scanner Kit
If the network scanner kit is installed in this machine, you can use this machine as a network 
scanner. For details, refer to the  Operation Guide for the network scanner kit.
Network Interface Card (IB-23)
The network interface card  supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI a nd Apple Talk protocols, so that 
the printer can be used on a net work environments including Wi ndows, Macintosh, UNIX, Netware 
etc.
For details refer to the documentation included in the card.
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Additional Memory
A memory can be added for the copier functions an d the printer functions respectively. Adding a 
memory will increase the maximum number of originals that can be scanned at one time. Also 
complicated data can be printed. An additional memory of 64 MB or 128 MB is effective for originals 
containing photos with a low compression ratio.
Notes• Available memory For copier: 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB
For printer: 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB
• Number of originals that can be scann ed (A4 originals with of 6 % coverage, Te x t + P h o t o 
mode)
16 MB 32 MB64 MB128 MB
289 sheets 
(179 sheets) 392 sheets 
(282 sheets)597 sheets 
(487 sheets)1006 sheets 
(896 sheets)
The values within ( ) are those for the machine  with the optional network scanner kit installed.
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