Kyocera TASKalfa 300i User Manual

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Determining the Connection Method and Preparing Cables
Check the method to connect the equipment to a PC or network, and prepare the necessary cables.
Connection Example
Determine the method to connect the equipment to a PC or network by referring to the illustration below.
Connecting a scanner to your PC network with a network 
cable (100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T)
FAX (Option) Send FTP
Sends the scanned 
image as a data file on 
the FTP. Send E-mail
Sends the image data 
of...

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Preparing Necessary Cables
The following interfaces are available to connect the equipment to a PC. Prepare the necessary cables 
according to the interface you use.
Available Standard Interfaces
Function Interface Necessary Cable
Printer/Scanner
/Network FAX*
* Function available when using optional fax kit. For details on  Network FAX, refer to  the Fax Kit Operation Guide .
Network interface LAN (10Base-T or 
100Base-TX, Shielded)
Printer USB interface USB2 .0 compatible...

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Connecting Cables
Connecting LAN Cable (Optional)
Follow the steps below to connect a LAN cable to the machine.
1When the machine is powered up, first press the 
Power key on the operation panel. Check that the 
Power indicator and the memory indicator are off. 
After this, turn off the main power switch.
2Connect the LAN cable to the network interface 
located on right side of the body.
3Connect the other end of the cable to the hub.
4Configure the network. For details,...

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Connecting USB Cable
Follow the steps below to connect a USB cable to the machine.
1When the machine is powered up, first press the 
Power key on the operation panel. Check that the 
Power indicator and the memory indicator are off. 
After this, turn off the main power switch.
2Connect the USB cable to the appropriate interface 
located on the right side of the body.
3Connect the other end of the cable to the PC.
Connecting the Power Cable
Connect one end of the supplied power...

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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...

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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 an extended period of time
CAUTION: If this machine...

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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...

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Sleep and Auto Sleep
SleepTo 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...

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Adjusting the Operation Panel Angle
Adjust the angle of the operation panel in two as shown 
by releasing the operation panel lock lever.
Switching the Language for Display [Language] 
Select the language displayed on the touch panel. 
Use the procedure below to select the language.
1Press the System Menu  key.
2Press [Common Settings] and then [Change] of 
Language.
3Press the key for the language you want to use.
4Press [OK].
The touch panel la nguage will be changed....

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Setting Date and Time
Follow the steps below to set the local date and time at the place of installation.
When you send an E-mail using the tr ansmission function, the date and time  as set here will be printed in the 
header of the E-mail message. Set the date, time and time  difference from GMT of the region where the machine 
is used.
NOTE: If user login administration is enabled, you  can only change the settings by logging in with 
administrator privileges. If user login...