Kyocera TASKalfa 300i User Manual

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NOTE: Paper sizes are indicated on the cassettes.
To change between inch size and metric size (A, B 
sizes), follow the steps below  to adjust the size switch.
1. Holding the paper width adjusting tab, move the  paper width guide to a position other than that of the 
paper.
2. Turn the size switch A 90°.  > 
3. Move the size lever B up (C) or down (I). 
    C: metric size (centimeters) (A, B sizes)
     I: inch size
4. Turn the size switch 90°to lock it.  >
4Align the paper...

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5Insert the appropriate paper size card in the slot to 
indicate the size of the paper inside.
6Gently push the  cassette back in.
NOTE: If the machine will not be  used for a prolonged 
period, protect all paper from humidity by removing it 
from the cassettes and sealing it in the paper storage 
bag.
7Select the media type (plain, recycled, etc.) loaded 
in the cassette. (Refer to  Specifying Paper Size 
and Media Type for the Cassettes on page 2-28.)
Loading Paper in the...

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1Open the multi purpose tray.
2Adjust the paper width guides to the width of the 
paper.
3Insert the paper along the paper width guides into 
the tray until it stops.
IMPORTANT:  Keep the side that was closest the 
package seal facing up.
Curled paper must be uncurled before use.
Straighten the top edge if it is curled.
When loading paper into the multi purpose tray, check 
that there is no paper left over in the tray from a previous 
job before loading the paper. If there...

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Loading Envelopes
Up to 20 envelopes may be loaded in the multi purpose tray.
Acceptable envelope sizes are as follows.
1Open the multi purpose tray.
2Adjust the paper width guides to the width of the 
envelope.
3For landscape form envelopes, close the flap. 
Insert the envelope all the way along the width 
guides, keeping the printing side face-up and the 
edge with the flap facing towards you.
For portrait form envelopes, close the flap. Insert 
the envelope all the way...

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IMPORTANT: How to load envelopes (orientation and 
facing) will differ depending on  the type of envelope. Be 
sure to load it in correctly, otherwise printing may be 
done in the wrong direction or on the wrong face.
NOTE: When you load envelopes in the multi purpose 
tray, select the envelope type by referring to Specifying 
Paper Size and Media Type for the Multi Purpose 
Tray on page 2-30.
When you load envelopes or card stock in the multi purpose tray
Load envelope with...

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Specifying Paper Size and Media
The default paper size setting for cassettes 1 and 2, for multi purpose tray and for the optional paper feeder 
(cassettes 3 and 4) is [Auto], and the default media type setting is [Plain].
To fix the type of paper to be used in cassettes,  specify the paper size and media type setting. (Refer to 
Specifying Paper Size and Media Type for the Cassettes on page 2-28 .)
To fix the type of paper to be used in multi purp ose tray, specify the paper...

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1Press the System Menu  key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of  Original / 
Paper Settings , [Next] of Cassette Setting .
3Cassette Setting, select one of [Cassette 1] to 
[Cassette 4] and press [Next].
Then press [Change] of  Paper Size.
NOTE: [Cassette 3] and [Cassette 4] are shown when 
the optional paper feeder is installed. 
4For automatic detection of the paper size, press 
[Auto] and select [Metric] or [Inch] as the unit.
To select the paper size, press [Standard...

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Specifying Paper Size and Media Type for the Multi Purpose Tray
To fix the type of paper to be used in the multi pu
rpose tray, specify the paper size.When using other than a 
plain paper, specify the media type.
NOTE: If the optional FAX kit is installed and the multi purpose tray is used to print a received FAX, the 
available media types are as shown below.
Plain , Recycled , Bond , Color , High  Quality , Rough  and Custom 1  to 8
Item Description
Paper 
Size Auto Paper...

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1Press the System Menu  key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of  Original / 
Paper Settings , [Next] of MP Tray Setting , and then 
[Change] of  Paper Size.
3For automatic detection of the paper size, press 
[Auto] and select [Metric] or [Inch] as the unit.
To select the paper size, press any of [Standard 
Sizes 1], [Standard Sizes 2], [Others] or [Size 
Entry] and select the paper size.
If you have chosen [Size Entry], press [+] or [–] to 
enter X (horizontal) and Y...

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Loading Originals
Follow the steps below to load originals for copying, sending or storing.
Placing Originals on the Platen
You may place books or magazines on the platen in addition to ordinary sheet originals.
1Open the original cover.
NOTE: If the optional document processor is installed, 
open the document processor. Before opening the 
document processor, be sure that there are no originals 
left on the original table or on the original eject table. 
Originals left on the...