Kyocera TASKalfa 250ci User Manual

							Preparation before Use 
OPERATION GUIDE2-31
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How to Load Originals
IMPORTANT: Before loading originals, be sure that there are no originals left on the original eject table. 
Originals left on the original eject table may cause the new originals to jam.
1Adjust the original width guides to fit the originals.
2Place the originals. Put the side to be scanned (or 
the first side of two-sided originals) face-up. Slide 
the leading edge into the document processor as 
far as it will go. The origin al placement indicator will 
be lit.
IMPORTANT:  Confirm that the original width guides 
exactly fit the originals. If  there is a gap, readjust the 
original width guides. The gap may cause the originals 
to jam.
Ensure that loaded originals do not exceed the 
level indicator. Exceedin g the maximum level may 
cause the originals to jam (see the figure).
Originals with punched holes or perforated lines 
should be placed in such a way that the holes or 
perforations will be scan ned last (not first).
Original placement indicator
The original placement indicator is lit or unlit depending 
on how originals are placed.
Indications and their status are as follows.
• Green (left indicator) lit  : Original is placed 
properly.
• Green (left indicator) b linking : Original is not 
placed properly. Remove and place again. 
• Red (right indicator) blinking : Original is jammed.  Remove the jammed original and place it properly. 
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							OPERATION GUIDE3-1
3 Basic Operation
This chapter explains the following operations.
• Power On/Off ............. .......................................... ......... 3-2
• Low Power Mode and Auto Low  Power Mode ..............3-4
• Sleep and Auto Sleep ..... ..............................................3-5
• Adjusting the Operatio n Panel Angle ............................3-6
• Login/Logout ................ .................................................3-7
• Touch Panel Display .... ............................................... 3-11
• Original Preview ....... .......................................... .........3-12
• Copying .............................................................. .........3-13
• Reserve Copy ............ .................................................3-23
• Staple ............. .............................................................3-25
• Punching ........... ................................................. .........3-27
• Printing - Printing from Applications ....... .....................3-29
• Sending .............................................................. .........3-31
• Specifying Destination ............................. ...................3-37
• Using Document Box ... ...............................................3-40
• Basic Operation for Document  Box.............................3-42
• Canceling Jobs .......... .................................................3-49
• Quick Setup Screen ................. ...................................3-50
• Using the Internet Browser .........................................3-53
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							Basic Operation 
3-2OPERATION GUIDE
Power On/Off
Power On
When the main power indicator is lit...
Press the Power key.
When the main power indicator is off... Open the main power switch cover and turn the main 
power switch on.
NOTE: If the optional Data Security Kit is  installed, a message might display  indicating the security function is 
being activated and time may be taken to start up when the power is turned on.
IMPORTANT: When turning off the main power switch, do not turn  on the main power switch again immediately. 
Wait more than 5 seconds, and then turn on the main power switch.
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Power Off
Before turning off the main power switch, press the Power key on the operation panel to off. Make sure that the 
Power key and the memory indicator are off before turning off the main power switch.
CAUTION: The hard disk may be operating when the  Power key or Memory indicator is lit or blinking. Turning 
off the main power switch while the hard disk is operating may cause damage.
In case of not using the machine for a extended period of time
CAUTION: If this machine will be left unused for an extended period (e.g.  overnight), turn it off at the 
main power switch. If the ma chine will not be used for an even long er period of time (e.g. vacation), 
remove the power plug from the outlet as a safety precau tion. If the optional Fax kit is installed, note that 
turning the machine off at the main power swit ch disables fax transmission and reception. 
CAUTION: Remove paper from the cassettes and seal it in the paper storage bag to protect it from humidity.
Make sure 
that the 
indicators 
are off.
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3-4OPERATION GUIDE
Low Power Mode and Auto Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode
To activate Low Power Mode, press the Energy Saver key. Touch panel and all indicators on the operation 
panel will go out to save power ex cept the Energy Saver , Power , and main power indicators. This status is 
referred to as Low Power Mode.
If print data is received during Low Power Mode, the  machine automatically wakes up and starts printing.
Also when fax data arrives while t he machine is in Low Power Mode when using the optional fax, the machine 
automatically wakes up and starts printing.
To resume, perform one of the fo llowing actions. The machine will be r eady to operate within 30 seconds.
• Press any key on the operation panel.
• Open the original cover or the optional document  processor.
• Place originals in the optional document processor.
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as 
ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more 
slowly.
Auto Low Power Mode
Auto Low Power Mode automatically switches the machine  into Low Power Mode if left idle for a preset time. 
The default preset time is 3 minutes.
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Sleep and Auto Sleep
Sleep
To enter Sleep, press the Power key. Touch panel and 
all indicators on the operation panel will go out to save 
a maximum amount of power except the Main Power 
indicator. This status is referred to as Sleep.
If print data is received during Sleep, the print job is 
performed while the touch panel remains unlit.
When using the optional fax, received fax data is printed 
out while the operation panel also remains unlit.
To resume, press the  Power key. The 25/25 ppm or 30/
30 ppm model will be ready to use within 30 seconds, 
while the 40/40 ppm or 50/ 40 ppm model will be ready 
within 45 seconds.
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as 
ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more 
slowly.
Auto Sleep
Auto Sleep automatically switches the machine into Sleep  if left idle for a preset time in the Low Power Mode. 
The default preset time is 30 minutes for 25/25 ppm an d 30/30 ppm models, 45 minutes for 40/40 ppm model, 
or 60 minutes for 50/40 ppm model.
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3-6OPERATION GUIDE
Adjusting the Operation Panel Angle
Adjust the angle of the operation panel in two as shown 
by releasing the operation panel lock lever.
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OPERATION GUIDE3-7
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Login/Logout
If user login administration is enabled, it is necessary to enter the login user name and password to use the 
machine.
NOTE: You will be unable to login if you forget your login us er name or login password. In this event, login with 
administrator privileges and change your login user name or login password.
Login
1If the screen shown appears during operations, 
press [Login User Name].
Press [# Keys] to enter the login data using the 
numeric keys.
2Enter the login user name and press [OK].
NOTE: Refer to the Character Entry Method on 
Appendix-7 for details on entering characters.
3Press [Login Password].
Press [# Keys] to enter the login data using the 
numeric keys.
4Enter the password and press [OK].
5Check the login user name and password are 
correct, and press [Login].
NOTE: If Network Authentication  is selected as the 
user authentication method, either Local or Network 
can be selected as the authentication destination.
Logout To logout from the machine, press the Logout key to 
return to the login user name/password entry screen.
Login
User Name
Login
Status 10/10/2008    10:10
Enter login user name and password.
Login
Passwordabcdef
********
Login to: Local
# Keys
IC Card
Login
Cancel
Check Counter # Keys
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3-8OPERATION GUIDE
Selecting Color Mode
When you scan and then copy, send or store documents, you can select the color mode used for scanning from 
the operation panel.
The basic procedure for selecting the color mode is expl ained below, using an example in which the scanned 
document is copied.
1Press the  Copy key.
2Place the originals in the document processor or on 
the platen.
3Press the  Auto Color  key, Full Color  key or Black 
& White  key to select the color mode.
4Specify the required settings for copying.
5Press the  Start key.
NOTE: You can fine tune the color mode from the 
touch panel.
• Copying:  You can use Single Color copying  in Cyan, Green, etc. (page 4-15) .
• Sending/Storing:  You can select  Auto Color (Color/
Gray) , Auto Color (Color/B & W) 
or  Grayscale  (page 5-24) .
You can also change the default color mode for copying 
and sending/storing. For details, refer to  Color Selection 
(Copy) on page 8-22  or Color Selection (Send/
Store) on page 8-22.
Automatically recognizes whether scanned 
documents are color or black & white.
Scans all documents in full color.
Scans all documents in black & white.
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