Kyocera TASKalfa 250ci User Manual

							 
OPERATION GUIDEAppendix-7
Character Entry Method
To enter characters for a name, use the on-display keyboard in the touch panel following the steps as explained 
below.
NOTE: QWERTY , QWERTZ  and AZERTY  are available as keyboard layouts the same as a PC keyboard. 
Press the  System Menu  key, [Common Settings] and then [Change] of  Keyboard Layout to choose desired 
layout. QWERTY layout is used here as an example. You may use another layout following the same steps. 
Entry Screens
Lower-case Letter Entry Screen
Status 10/10/2008    10:10
Use the keyboard to enter.
Backspace
Upper-case No./Symbol Space Cancel OKInput:    characters Limit:      characters
0
126
Lower-case
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! = ^
 q w e  r  t  y  u  i  o  p [ ]  a s d f  g h j  k  l  ;  :
 z x c v b n m , . / \1
2
4
5
6
7891011
3
No. Display/Key
Description
1 Display Displays entered characters.
2 Limit Display Displays maxi mum number of characters.
3 Cursor Key Press to move  the cursor on the display.
4 [Backspace] Press to delete a character to the left of the  cursor.
5 Keyboard Press a character to enter.
6 [Upper-case] Press to use upper-case letters.
7 [Lower-case] Press to  use lower-case letters,
8 [No./Symbol] Press to enter numbers and symbols.
9 [Space] Press to insert a space.
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
Appendix-8OPERATION GUIDE
Upper-case Letter Entry Screen
Number/Symbol Entry Screen
10 [Cancel] Press to cancel entered characters and return 
to the screen before the entry.
11 [OK] Press to finalize entry and return to the screen 
before the entry. 
No. Display/Key
Description
Status 10/10/2008    10:10
Use the keyboard to enter.
Backspace
Upper-case Lower-case
No./Symbol Space
Cancel OK
Lower-case
!@#$%^&* ( ) _+˜
QW E R T Y U I O P { } ASDFGHJ KL : "
ZXCVBNM? |
Input:     characters Limit:     characters
0
126
Status
10/10/2008    10:10
Use the keyboard to enter.
Backspace
Upper-case Lower-case
No./Symbol Space
Cancel OK
Lower-case
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! " #
$%& ’ ( ) * + , - . / :;?@[ \ ]^_` {
|}˜ Input:     characters Limit:     characters
0
126
12
No. Display/Key
Description
12 [ ]/[ ] To enter a number or symbol not shown in the  keyboard, press the cursor key and scroll the 
screen to view other numbers or symbols to 
enter. 
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
OPERATION GUIDEAppendix-9
Entering Characters
Follow the steps shown below to enter List A-1 for example.
1Press [Upper-case].
2Press [L]. The letter  L is shown on the display.
3Press [Lower-case].
4Press [i], [s], [t] and [Space].
5Press [Upper-case].
6Press [A].
7Press [No./Symbol].
8Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to view the keyboard 
containing [-] and [1].
9Press [-] and [1].
10Check that the entry is correct. Press [OK].
Status 10/10/2008    10:10
Use the keyboard to enter.
Backspace
Upper-case Lower-case
No./Symbol Space
Cancel OK
Lower-case
L
!@#$%^&* ( ) _+˜ QW E R T Y U I O P { } ASDFGHJ KL : "
ZXCVBNM? |
Input:      characters Limit:      characters
1
126
Status
10/10/2008    10:10
Use the keyboard to enter.
Backspace
Upper-case No./Symbol
Space
Cancel OK
Lower-case
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! = `
 q w e  r  t  y  u  i  o  p  [ ]  a s d f  g h j  k  l  ; ’
 z x c v b n m, . / \
@_
List
Input:      characters Limit:      characters
4
126
Status
10/10/2008    10:10
Use the keyboard to enter.
Backspace
Upper-case Lower-case
No./Symbol Space
Cancel OK
Lower-case
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! " #
$%& ’ ( ) * + , - . / :;?@[ \ ]^_` {
|}˜ List_A-1
Input:       characters Limit:      characters
8
126
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
Appendix-10OPERATION GUIDE
Paper
This section explains the paper sizes and types that can be used in the paper source.
Cassettes 1
Cassettes 2 and the optional paper feeder
Optional 3,000 sheet paper feeder
Multi Purpose tray (MP tray)
Supported types Supported paper sizes No. of sheets
Plain paper (60 to 163 g/m
2)
Recycled paper (60 to 163 g/m2) Letter, Letter-R, Statement, A4, A4-R, 
B5, B5-R, A5-R, Fo
lio, 16K, 16K-R 500 (80 g/m
2)
Plain paper (60 to 163 g/m
2)
Recycled paper (60 to 163 g/m2) Ledger, Legal, A3, B4, Oficio II, 
8.5 × 13.5, 8K 250 (80g/m
2)
Supported types Supported paper sizes No. of sheets
Plain paper (60 to 163 g/m
2)
Recycled paper (60 to 163 g/m2) Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-R, 
Statement, A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, 
B5-R, A5-R, Oficio II, 8.5 × 13.5, 
Folio, 8K, 16K, 16K-R 500 (80g/m
2)
Supported types Supported paper sizes No. of sheets
Plain paper (60 to 105 g/m
2)
Recycled paper (60 to 105 g/m2) Letter, A4, B5
3,000 (80g/m
2)
Supported types Supported paper sizes No. of sheets
Plain paper (60 to 220 g/m
2)
Recycled paper (60 to 220 g/m2)
Colored paper (60 to 220 g/m2) Letter, Letter-R, Executive-R, 
Statement, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-R, 
B6-R, A6-R, Folio, 16K, 16K-R
Other sizes:
Portrait -  3 7/8 to 11 5/8 or
98 to 297 mm
Landscape - 5 7/8 to 17 or 148 to 432 mm 100 (80g/m
2)
Plain paper (60 to 220 g/m
2)
Recycled paper (60 to 220 g/m2)
Colored paper (60 to 220 g/m2) Ledger, Legal, A3, B4, Oficio II, 
8.5 × 13.5, 8K
50 (80g/m
2)
Postcards
Oufuku Hagaki  (return postcard) Postcards (100 × 148 mm)
Return postcard (148 × 200 mm) 30
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
OPERATION GUIDEAppendix-11
Basic Paper Specifications
This machine is designed to print on standard copy paper as used in regular (dry) copiers and page printers 
such as laser printers. It also supports a variety of other  types of paper that conform to the specifications given 
in this appendix. 
Be careful when choosing paper. Paper unsuitable fo r the machine may cause jams or may be wrinkled. 
Supported Paper 
Use standard copy paper for regular co piers or laser printers. The printing quality will be affected  by the quality 
of paper. Poor quality paper may result in unsatisfactory output.
Basic Paper Specifications 
The following table lists the specificatio ns of paper that is supported with this machine. Refer to the subsequent 
sections for further details. Envelopes
Envelope DL, Envelope C5, Envelope 
C4, Envelope #10  (Commercial #10), 
Envelope #9 (Commercial #9), 
Envelope #6 (Commercial #6 3/4), 
Monarch, ISO B5, Youkei 2, Youkei 4
Other sizes:
Portrait - 3 7/8 to 11 5/8 or 
98 to 297 mm
Landscape - 5 7/8 to 17 or 
148 to 432 mm 10
Transparency (OHP film) Letter, Letter-R, A4, A4-R 10
Supported types
Supported paper sizes No. of sheets
CriteriaSpecifications
Weight Cassettes: 60 to 163 g/m
2
Multi purpose tray: 60 to 220 g/m2
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm
Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
Moisture content 4 to 6%
Grain direction Long grain (paper supply direction)
Pulp content 80% or more
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
Appendix-12OPERATION GUIDE
NOTE: Some recycled paper does not meet requirements for use with this machine as listed in the Basic 
Paper Specifications shown below, such as moisture  or pulp content. For this reason, we recommend 
purchasing a small amount of recycled paper as a sample  for testing prior to use. Choose recycled paper that 
gives the best printing results and contains low levels of paper dust.
We are not responsible for the problems occurred from the use of paper that does not conform to our 
specifications.
Choosing the Appropriate Paper
This section describes guidelines for choosing paper. 
Condition 
Avoid using paper with bent corners or that is curled, dirty, or torn. Do not use paper that has a rough surface 
or paper fiber lint, or that is especially delicate. Use of paper in any of  these conditions will not only deliver poor 
copies but may also cause jams and shorten the useful  life of the machine. Choose paper with a smooth and 
even surface; however, avoid coated paper or paper wit h a treated surface as it may damage the drum or fusing 
unit.
Ingredient 
Do not use paper such as paper that has been coated or su rface-treated or paper that contains plastic or carbon. 
These paper may produce harmful fumes from the heat of printing and may damage the drum.
Be sure to use the standard paper that contains at le ast 80% pulp, i.e., not more than 20% of the total paper 
content consists of cotton or other fibers.
Supported Paper Sizes 
Paper of the following sizes is supported by the machine. 
Measurements in the table take into  account a ±0.7 mm dimensional accuracy for length and width. Corner 
angles must be 90° ± 0.2°. 
Multi Purpose Tray Cassette or Multi 
Purpose Tray
A6-R (105 × 148 mm) A3 (297 × 420 mm)
B6-R (128 × 182 mm) B4 (257 × 364 mm)
Hagaki (100×148mm) A4 (297 × 210 mm)
Oufuku Hagaki (148 × 200 mm) A4-R (210 × 297 mm)
Executive (7 1/4 ×10 1/2) B5 (257 × 182 mm)
Envelope DL (110 × 220 mm) B5-R (182 × 257 mm)
Envelope C5 (162 × 229mm) A5-R (148 × 210 mm)
Envelope C4 (229 × 324mm) Folio (210 × 330 mm)
ISO B5 (176 × 250 mm) Ledger
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
OPERATION GUIDEAppendix-13
Smoothness
The paper surface should be smooth, but it must be uncoated. With paper that is too smooth and slippery, 
several sheets may accidentally be supplied at once, causing jams. 
Basis Weight
In countries that use the metric system, basis weight is  the weight in grams of one sheet of paper one square 
meter in area. In the United States, basis weight is t he weight in pounds of one ream (500 sheets) of paper cut 
to the standard size (or trade size) for a specific grade  of paper. Paper that is too heavy or too light may be 
supplied incorrectly or cause paper jams, which may caus e excessive wear of the machine. Mixed paper weight 
(i.e., thickness) may cause several sheets to be supplied  at once accidentally and may also cause blurring or 
other printing problems if the toner fails to adhere correctly.
The recommended basis weight is between 60 and 163 g/m
2 for the cassettes and between 60 to 220 g/m2 for 
the multi purpose tray. 
Thickness
Avoid using paper that is too thick or  thin. Signs that paper may be thin include frequent problems with paper 
jams or with several sheets being suppli ed at once. Paper jams may also indicate that the paper is too thick. The 
proper thickness is between 0.086 and 0.110 mm. 
Moisture Content
Paper moisture content is the ratio of moisture to dryn ess expressed as a percentage. Moisture affects how the 
paper is supplied, the electr ostatic changeability of the pa per, and how the toner adheres.
Paper moisture content varies depending on the relative  humidity in the room. High relative humidity causes 
paper to become damp, making the edges expand so it  appears wavy. Low relative humidity causes paper to 
lose moisture, making the edges ti ghten and weakening print contrast.
Wavy or tight edges may cause the paper to slip when it  is supplied. Try to keep the moisture content between 
4 to 6%. 
To maintain the right level of  moisture content, bear in mind the following considerations.
Envelope #10 (Commercial #10) (4 1/8 × 9 1/2)Legal
Envelope #9 (Commercial #9) (3 7/8 × 8 7/8)Letter
Envelope #6 (Commercial #6 3/4) (3 5/8 × 6 1/2)Letter-R
Envelope Monarch (3 7/8 ×7 1/2) Statement-R
Youkei 2 (114 × 162 mm) Oficio II
Youkei 4 (105 × 235 mm) 8.5 × 13.5
Size Entry (98 × 148 to 297 × 432 mm)8K (273 × 394 mm)
16K (273 × 197 mm)
16K-R (197 × 273 mm)
Multi Purpose Tray
Cassette or Multi 
Purpose Tray
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
Appendix-14OPERATION GUIDE
• Store paper in a cool, well-ventilated place. 
• Store paper flat and unopened in the package. Once the 
package is opened, reseal it if the paper is not to 
be used for a while.
• Store paper sealed in the original package and box. Pu t a pallet under the carton to keep it raised above the 
floor. Especially during rainy seasons keep the paper a sufficient distance away from wooden or concrete 
floors.
• Before using paper that has been stored, keep it at the proper moisture level for at least 48 hours.
• Do not store paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or dampness.
Other Paper Specifications
Porosity:  The density of the paper fibers
Stiffness:  Paper must be stiff enough or it may buckle in the machine, causing jams.
Curl:  Most paper naturally tends to curl after the package  is opened. When paper passes through the fixing unit, 
it curls upward slightly . To deliver flat printouts, lo ad the paper so that the curl  faces towards the bottom of the 
paper tray. 
Static electricity:  During printing, paper is electrostatically charged so that the toner adheres. Choose paper 
that can be discharged quickly so that copies do not cling together.
Whiteness:  Paper whiteness affects print contrast. Use  whiter paper for sharper, brighter copies.
Quality:  Machine problems may occur if sheet sizes are no t uniform or if corners are not square, edges are 
rough, sheets are uncut, or edges or corners are crushed.  In order to prevent these problems, be especially 
careful when you cut the paper yourself.
Packaging:  Choose paper that is properly packaged and stacke d in boxes. Ideally, the packaging itself should 
have been treated with a coating to inhibit moisture.
 Specially treated paper:  We do not recommend printing onto the follo wing types of paper, even if it conforms 
to the basic specifications.  When you use these kinds of paper, purchase  a small amount first as a sample to 
test.
• Glossy paper
• Watermarked paper
• Paper with an uneven surface
• Perforated paper
Special Paper
This section describes printing onto special paper and print media. 
The following paper and media can be used.
• Transparencies
• Preprinted paper
• Bond paper
• Recycled paper
• Thin paper (from 60 g/m
2 to 64 g/m2 or less)
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
OPERATION GUIDEAppendix-15
• Letterhead
• Colored paper
• Prepunched paper
• Envelopes
• Cardstocks
• Thick paper (from 106 g/m
2 to 200 g/m2 or less)
• Labels
• Coated paper
• High-quality paper
When using these paper and media, choose that are design ed specifically for copiers or page printers (such as 
laser printers). Use the multi purpose tray for transpar encies, thick paper, envelopes, cardstocks, and label 
paper.
Choosing Special Paper
Although special paper that  meets the following requirem ents can be used with the machine, print quality will 
vary considerably due to differences in the construction  and quality of special paper. Thus, special paper is more 
likely than regular paper to cause printing problems. Before purchasing special paper in volume, try testing a 
sample to ensure the print quality is satisfactory. Genera l precautions when printing onto special paper are given 
below. Note that we are not responsible for any harm to the user or damage to the machine caused by moisture 
or specifications of special paper. 
Select a cassette or multi purpose tray for special paper. 
Transparencies
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of  printing. Transparencies must meet the following 
conditions.
To avoid problems, use the multi purpose tray for trans parencies and load transparencies with the long side 
facing the machine.
If transparencies jam frequently at output, try pulling t he leading edge of sheets gently as they are ejected. 
Criteria
Specifications
Heat resistance Must withstand at least 190°C
Thickness 0.100 to 0.110 mm
Material Polyester
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm
Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							 
Appendix-16OPERATION GUIDE
Hagaki
Before loading Hagaki into the multi purpose tray, fan 
them and align the edges. If the Hagaki paper is curled, 
straighten it before  loading. Printing onto curled Hagaki 
may cause jams.
Use unfolded Oufuku Hagaki (available at post offices). 
Some Hagaki may still have ro ugh edges developed by 
a paper cutter on the ba ck side. Remove any such 
rough edges by placing the Hagaki on a flat surface and 
rubbing the edges gently a few times with a ruler.
Envelopes
Use the multi purpose tray for envelopes.
Due to the structure of envelopes, pr inting evenly over the entire surface may not be possible in some cases. 
Thin envelopes in particular may be wrinkled by the machine in some cases as they pass through. Before 
purchasing envelopes in volu me, try testing a sample to ensure the print quality.
Storing envelopes for a long period may cause them to  become wrinkled. Thus, keep the package sealed until 
you are ready to use them. 
Keep the following  points in mind. 
Do not use envelopes with exposed adhesive. In addition, do not use the type  of envelope in which the adhesive 
is exposed after the top layer is peel ed off. Serious damage may be caused  if the paper covering the adhesive 
comes off in the machine. 
Do not use envelopes with certain special features.  For example, do not use envelopes with a grommet for 
winding a string to close the flap or envelopes with an open or film-covered window. 
If paper jams occur, load fewer envelopes at once.
To prevent paper jams when printing onto multiple enve lopes, do not allow more than ten envelopes remain in 
the output tray at once.
Thick Paper
Before loading thick paper in  the multi purpose tray, fan it and align the edges.  Some thick paper may still have 
rough edges developed by a paper cutter on the back si de. Remove any such rough edges just as with Hagaki 
by placing the paper on a flat surface and rubbing the ed ges gently a few times with a ruler. Printing onto paper 
with rough edges may cause jams.
NOTE: If the paper is not supplied correctly even after it is smoothed, load the paper in the multi purpose tray 
with the leading edge ra ised a few millimeters.
Label
Be sure to feed labels from the multi purpose tray.
For selecting labels, use extreme care so that the adhesive may not come in direct contact with any part of the 
machine and that the labels are not easily peeled from the carrier sheet. Adhesives that stick to the drum or 
rollers and peeled labels  remaining in the machine may cause a failure.
Burrs
Burrs
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals