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 scanned originals to 
the desired recipient 
as a file attached to an 
E-mail message.
Send SMB
Saves the scanned 
image as a data file on 
your PC.
MFP
FA X
Administrator’s PC
COMMAND CENTER
Network settings, Scanner 
default settings, User and 
destination registration
Network FAX
(Option)
TWAIN Scanning
WIA Scanning
TWAIN and WIA are 
standardized interface 
for communication 
between software 
applications and image 
acquisition devices.
USB
Network
Network
Printing
Network Network
Network Network
Network
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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 cable 
(Hi-Speed USB compliant, 
Max. 5.0 m, Shielded)
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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, refer to  Network 
Setup (LAN Cable Connection) on page 2-14 .
Check that 
the indicators 
are off.
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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 cable to t he machine and the other end to a power outlet.
IMPORTANT: Only use the power cable that comes with the machine.
Check that 
the indicators 
are off.
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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 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 an 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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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 10 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 1 minute.
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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  key. The machine will be 
ready within 15 seconds.
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as 
ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more 
slowly.
Auto Sleep
Auto Sleep automatically switches the ma chine into Sleep if left idle for a preset time. The default preset time is 
15 minutes.
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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.
Common Settings - Language
Set the language to use for the touch panel display.
English Français
Deutsch Italiano


						

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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 administration is disabled, the user authentication screen appears. Enter 
a login user name and password, and press [Login]. Refer to  Adding a User on page 11-5 for the default login 
user name and password.
Be sure to set the time difference  before setting the date and time.
If you change Date/Time setting,  trial functions will be unavailable. For details, refer to Optional Functions on 
page 8-75.
1Press the  System Menu  key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of 
Time Zone.
3Select the region.
NOTE: Press [ ] or [ ] to view the next region.
4Press [Off] or [On] of  Summer Time and press [OK].
NOTE: If you select a region that does not utilize 
summer time, the  summer time setting screen will not 
appear.
5Press [Change] of  Date/Time.
Date/Timer - Time Zone
Set time zone.
Select the location nearest you.
Time Zone
-12:00 International Date Line West
1/13
-11:00 Midway Island, Samoa
-10:00 Hawaii
-09:00 Alaska
-08:00 Pacific Time (US & Canada)
-07:00 Arizona Summer Time
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Cancel
OK
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