Kyocera TASKalfa 300i User Manual

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Caution / Warning Labels
Caution / Warning labels have been attached to the machine at the following locations for safety purposes. Be 
sufficiently careful to avoi d fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner.
High temperature inside. Do not 
touch parts in this area, because 
there is a danger of getting burned.
High temperature inside.
Do not touch parts in
this area, because 
there is a danger of 
getting burned.
Do not incinerate toner and toner container.
Dangerous sparks may cause burn. Label inside the machine 
(Laser radiation warning)
Moving parts inside. 
May cause personal injury. 
Do not touch moving parts.
NOTE: Do not remove these labels.
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Installation Precautions
Environment
CAUTION
Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which ar e unstable or not level. Such locations may cause 
the machine fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage 
to the machine.
Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt become attached to the power plug, clean 
the plug to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Avoid locations near radiators, heaters or other heat  sources, or locations near flammable items to 
avoid the danger of fire.
To keep the machine cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, a llow access space as 
shown below. Leave adequate space,  especially around the rear cover, to allow air to be properly 
ventilated out of the machine.
Other precautions
The service environmental conditions are as follows:
• Temperature: 50 to 90.5 °F (10 to 32.5 °C)
• Humidity: 15 to 80%
However, adverse environmental conditions may affect  the image quality.Avoid the following locations when 
selecting a site for the machine.
• Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct sunlight.
• Avoid locations with vibrations.
• Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.
1113/16
30 cm
393/8
100 cm
315/16
10 cm
153/4
40 cm
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• Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.
• Avoid poorly ve
ntilated locations.
If the floor is delicate against casters,  when this machine is moved after installation, the floor material may be 
damaged.
During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount  does not cause any ill effect to one’s health. If, 
however, the machine is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when making an 
extremely large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. To maintain the appropriate environment 
for copy work, it is suggested t hat the room be properly ventilated.
Power supply/Grounding the machine
WARNING
Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than  that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the 
same outlet. These types of situations pres ent a danger of fire or electrical shock.
Plug the power cord securely in to the mains power outlet and the power socket on the machine. A 
buildup of dust around the prongs on the plug or  contact between the prongs and metallic objects may 
cause a fire or electric shock.  Incomplete electrical contact could cause overheating and ignition.
Always connect the machine to an outlet with a grou nd connection to avoid the danger of fire or 
electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an  earth connection is not possible, contact your service 
representative.
Other precautions
Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the machine.
Handling of plastic bags
WARNING
Keep the plastic bags that are used with the machine  away from children. The plastic may cling to their 
nose and mouth causing suffocation.
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Precautions for Use
Cautions when using the machine
WARNING
Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near 
the machine. This type of situation presents a danger  of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside.
Do not remove any of the covers from the machine as there is a danger of electrical shock from high 
voltage parts inside the machine.
Do not damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord, 
pull it unnecessarily or cause any other type of da mage. These types of situations present a danger 
of fire or electrical shock.
Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine or its parts as there is a danger of personal injury, 
fire, electrical shock or exposure to the laser. If t he laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing 
blindness.
If the machine becomes excessively hot, smoke appears  from the machine, there is an odd smell, or 
any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger  of fire or electrical shock. Turn the main power 
switch off immediately, be absolutely certain to remo ve the power plug from the outlet and then contact 
your service representative.
If anything harmful (paper clips, wate r, other fluids, etc.) falls into the machine, turn the main power 
switch off immediately. Next, remove the power plug  from the outlet to avoid the danger of fire or 
electrical shock. Then contact your service representative.
Do not remove or connect the power plug with wet ha nds, as there is a danger of electrical shock.
Always contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of internal parts.
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CAUTION
Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may 
become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (Always grasp the power plug when 
removing the power cord from the outlet.)
Always remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the machine. If the power cord is 
damaged, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock.
Always hold the designated parts only when lifting or moving the machine.
If this machine will be left unused fo r an extended period (e.g. overnight), turn it off at  the main power 
switch. If the machine will not be used for an even longer period of time (e .g. vacation), remove the 
power plug from the outlet as a safety precaution. If  the optional Fax kit is installed, note that turning 
the machine off at the main power switch disables fax transmission and reception.
For safety purposes, always remove the power pl ug from the outlet when performing cleaning 
operations.
If dust accumulates within the machine, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore 
recommended that you consult with your service repres entative in regard to cleaning of internal parts. 
This is particularly effective if  accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult with your 
service representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the machine.
Other precautions
Do not place heavy objects on the machine or cause other damage to the machine.
Do not open the front cover, turn off the main power switch, or pull out the power plug during copying.
When lifting or moving the machine, contact your service representative.
When moving the machine, please turn the four adjusters  of the paper feeding unit until they reach the floor in 
order to stabilize the machine.
Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors or pr inted circuit boards. They could be damaged by static 
electricity.
Do not attempt to perform any operations not explained in this guide.
Caution : Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may 
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not look directly at the light from the scanning lamp as it may cause your eyes to feel tired or painful.
This machine comes equipped with an HDD (hard disk drive). Do not attempt to mo ve the machine while the 
power is still on. Since any resulting s hock or vibration may cause damage to th e hard disk, be sure to turn off 
the power before  attempting to move the machine.
In the event there is a problem with  the machine’s HDD (hard disk drive), stored data may be erased. It is 
recommended that important data be backed up on a PC or other media. Be also sure to store originals of 
important documents separately.
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Cautions when handling consumables
CAUTION
Do not attempt to incinerate the toner container or the waste toner box. Dangerous sparks may cause 
burns.
Keep the toner container and the waste toner box out of the reach of children.
If toner happens to spill from the toner container or the waste toner box, avoid inhalation and ingestion, 
as well as contact with your eyes and skin.
• If you do happen to inhale toner, move to a place with fresh air and gargle thoroughly with a large amount of  water. If coughing develops, contact a physician.
• If you do happen to ingest toner, rinse your mouth with water and drink 1 or 2 cups of water to dilute the  contents of your stomach. If necessary, contact a physician.
• If you do happen to get toner in your eyes, flush t hem thoroughly with water. If there is any remaining 
tenderness, contact a physician.
• If toner does happen to get on your skin, wash with soap and water.
Do not attempt to force open or destroy the toner container or the waste toner box.
If the optional Fax kit is insta lled and the main power switch  is off, transmitting/receiving Fax is disabled. Do not 
turn off the ma in power switch, but press the  Power key on the operation panel to enter Sleep.
Other precautions
Return the exhausted toner container and waste toner box to your dealer or service representative. The 
collected toner container and waste to ner box will be recycled or disposed in accordance with the relevant 
regulations.
Store the machine while avoiding exposure to direct sunlight.
Store the machine in a place wher e the temperature stays below 40ºC  while avoiding sharp changes of 
temperature and humidity.
If the machine will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the pa per from the cassette and the Multi 
Purpose (MP) Tray, return it to its original package and reseal it.
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SAFETY OF LASER BEAM (USA)
1. Safety of laser beam
This machine has been certified by the manufacturer to Class 1 level under the radiation performance standards 
established by the U.S.DHHS (Department of Health an d Human Services) in 1968. This indicates that the 
product is safe to use during normal operation and maintenance. The laser optical system, enclosed in a 
protective housing and sealed within the external  covers, never permits the laser beam to escape.
2. The CDRH Act
A laser-product-related act was implemented on Aug. 2,  1976, by the Center for Devices and Radiological 
Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This act prohibits the sale of laser products in 
the U.S. without ce rtification, and applies to laser products ma nufactured after Aug. 1, 1976. The label shown 
below indicates compliance with the CDRH  regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the 
United States. On this machin e, the label is on the right.
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3. Optical unit
When checking the optical unit, avoid direct exposure to the laser beam, which is invisible. Shown at below is 
the label located on the cover of the optical unit.
4. Maintenance
For safety of the service personnel, follow the maintenance in structions in the other section of this manual.
5. Safety switch
The power to the laser unit is cut off when the front cover is opened.
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Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power (the United 
States)
Caution: The power plug is the main isolation device! Othe r switches on the equipment are only functional 
switches and are not suitable for isolat ing the equipment from the power source.
Attention: Le débranchement de la fiche secteur est le seul moyen de mettre l’appareil hors tension. Les 
interrupteurs sur l’appareil ne sont que des interrupteurs de fonctionnement: ils ne mettent pas l’appareil hors 
tension.
Other precautions (for users in  California, the United States)
This product contains a CR Coin Li thium Battery which contains Perchlor ate Material - special handling may 
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
WARNING (the United States)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interf erence to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 
to correct the interference by one or  more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
• The use of a non-shielded interface cable  with the referenced device is prohibited.
CAUTION  — The changes or modifications not expressly approved  by the party responsible for compliance could void the 
user’s authority to  operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this  device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference, including interference  that may cause undesired operation of the device.
* The above warning is valid only  in the United States of America.
Radio Tag Technology (the United States)
In some countries the radio tag technology used in this equipment to identify the toner container may be subject to 
authorization and the use of this equi pment may consequently be restricted.
MERCURY WARNING (the United States)
THE LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN ME RCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF 
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, ST ATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.
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Warranty (the United States)
TASKalfa 300i
MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Kyocera Mita America, Inc. and Kyocera Mita Canada, Ltd. (both referred to as “Kyocera”) warrant 
the Customer’s new Multifunctional Product (ref erred to as “MFP”), and the new accessories 
installed with the initial in stallation of the MFP, against any defects in material and workmanship for 
a period of one (1) year, or 300,000 copies/prints fr om date of installation, whichever first occurs. In 
the event the MFP or an accessory is found to  be defective within the warranty period, Kyocera’s 
only obligation and the Customer’s exclusive reme dy shall be replacement of any defective parts. 
Kyocera shall have no obligation to furnish labor.
This warranty covers Maintenance Kits and the co mponents of Maintenance Kits included with the 
original MFP for a period of one year or 300,000  copies/prints, whichever first occurs. Maintenance 
Kits consist of the developing unit, the drum unit,  and the fixing unit. Replacement Maintenance Kits 
have a 90 day Limited Warranty.
This warranty is valid only for th e original retail purchaser (referre d to as the “Customer”) of a new 
Kyocera MFP in the United States of America or Canada, base d upon the country of purchase.
In order to obtain performance of this warranty, th e Customer must immediately notify the Authorized 
Kyocera Dealer from whom the product was purchased . If the Kyocera Dealer is not able to provide 
service, write to Kyocera at the  address below for the name and address of the Authorized Kyocera 
Dealer in your area, or  check Kyocera’s website  at http://www.kyoceramita.com
.
This warranty does not cover MFPs or access ories which: (a) have become damaged due to 
operator negligence, misuse, accidents, improper st orage or unusual physical or electrical stress, (b) 
have used parts or supplies which are not genuine  Kyocera brand parts or supplies, (c) have been 
installed or serviced by a technician not employed  by Kyocera or an Authorized Kyocera Dealer, or 
(d) have had the serial number modified, altered, or removed.
This warranty gives the Customer specific legal  rights. The Customer may also have other rights, 
which vary from state to state, or province to pr ovince. Neither the seller, nor any other person, is 
authorized to extend the time period or expand this warranty on behalf of Kyocera.
THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF  ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND KYOCERA SPECIFIC ALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY 
OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS 
WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO, AND KY OCERA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, ANY 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WH ICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF, OR 
INABILITY TO USE, THE MFP.
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