Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci User Manual

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8 Default Setting (System Menu)
This chapter explains how to configure various settings of the machine using the menus on 
the operation panel.
• Common Settings ...............................................................................8-2
• Copy Settings....................................................................................8-27
• Sending Settings ...............................................................................8-30
• Document Box Settings ....................................................................8-33
• Printer Settings .................................................................................8-35
• Printing Reports/Sending Notice .......................................................8-41
• Adjustment/Maintenance ..................................................................8-44
• Date/Timer ........................................................................................8-55
• Editing Destination (Address Book/Adding One Touch Keys)...........8-60
• Internet Browser Setup .....................................................................8-67
• Applications.......................................................................................8-69
• System Initialization ..........................................................................8-72
• Restarting the System.......................................................................8-72
• Network Setup ..................................................................................8-73
• Network Setup ..................................................................................8-77
• Interface Block Setting ......................................................................8-80
• Security Level (Security Level setting) ..............................................8-81
• Document Guard Setting ..................................................................8-81
• Optional Functions ............................................................................8-83
• Accessibility Display (Enlarged Touch Panel Display)......................8-84
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Common Settings
Common settings include;
• Switching the Language for Display [Language] …8-2
• Default Screen …8-2
• Sound …8-3
• Original/Paper Settings …8-4
• Switching Unit of Measurement …8-11
• Error Handling …8-12
• Paper Output …8-14
• Orientation Confirmation …8-15
• Settings for Color Toner Empty Action …8-15
• Function Defaults …8-15
NOTE: If user login administration is enabled, you can only change the settings by logging in with 
administrator privileges.
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 language will be changed.
Default Screen
Select the screen appearing right after start-up (default screen). The options are as follows.
The table below lists the available screens.
Item Description
Copy The Copy screen (the screen shown when the Copy key is pressed) 
appears.
Send The Send screen (the screen shown when the Send key is pressed) 
appears.
Status The Status/Job Cancel screen (the screen shown when the Status/
Job Cancel key is pressed) appears.
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Use the procedure below to select the default startup screen.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings] and then [Change] of Default Screen.
3Select the screen to be displayed as the default screen.
NOTE: The application names appear if the applications are installed and officially licensed on.
4Press [OK].
Sound
Set options for buzzer sound during the machine operations.
The table below lists the buzzer types and their settings and details.Document Box The Document Box screen (the screen shown when the Document 
Box key is pressed) appears.
Program The Program screen (the screen shown when the Program key is 
pressed) appears.
Application The Application selecting screen (the screen shown when the 
Application key is pressed) appears.
Accessibility Copy The Accessibility Copy screen (the screen shown when the 
Accessibility Display key is pressed in the Copy screen) appears.
Accessibility Send The Accessibility Send screen (the screen shown when the 
Accessibility Display key is pressed in the Send screen) appears.
Application name 
(Maximum 6 applications)
For example, Internet BrowserEach application is activated and the initial screen appears.
Item Value Description
Volume 0 (Mute), 1 (Minimum) to 
5 (Maximum)Set the buzzer volume level. 
Key Confirmation  Off, On  Emit a sound when the control panel 
and touch panel keys are pressed.
Job Finish Off, On Emit a sound when a print job is 
normally completed.
Ready Off, On Emit a sound when the warm-up is 
completed.
Warning Off, On Emit a sound when errors occur.Item Description
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8-4 Use the procedure below to set the sound options.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Sound and then [Next] of Buzzer. 
3Press [Change] of Volume, Key Confirmation, Job Finish, Ready, or Warning. 
4Select the buzzer volume level, or other sound options. 
Original/Paper Settings
Register additional types and sizes of originals and paper. 
Custom Original Size Setup
Set up frequently-used custom original sizes. The custom size options are displayed on the screen to select 
original size. The dimensions available are as follows.
The table below lists the sizes that can be registered.
Up to four custom original sizes can be added. Use the procedure below to set a custom original size.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings and then [Next] of Custom Original Size.
3Press [Change] of any one of Custom 1 to Custom 4, on which you wish to register the size. 
4Press [On], and then press [+],[–] or numeric keys to enter X(horizontal) and Y (vertical) dimensions. 
5Press [OK].
6Move to the copy, send, or document box screen and press the Reset key.
Adding a Custom Size and Media Type for Paper to Print
Set up a maximum of four frequently-used custom paper sizes. The custom size options are displayed on the 
screen to select paper set in the multi purpose tray.
The table below lists the sizes that can be registered.Input units Dimensions
Inch models X: 2 to 17 (in 0.01 increments) 
Y: 2 to 11.69 (in 0.01 increments) 
Metric models X: 50 to 432 mm (in 1 mm increments) 
Y: 50 to 297 mm (in 1 mm increments) 
Input units Dimensions
Inch models H: 5.83 to 17 (in 0.01 increments) 
V: 3.86 to 11.69 (in 0.01 increments)
Metric models H: 148 to 432 mm (in 1 mm increments) 
V: 98 to 297 mm (in 1 mm increments)
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Up to four custom paper sizes can be added.
Select media type for each paper size.
Media type: Plain, Transparency, Rough, Vellum, Labels, Recycled, Preprinted, Bond, Cardstock, Color, 
Prepunched, Letterhead, Thick, Envelope, Coated, High Quality, Custom 1-8
NOTE: Refer to Paper Weight on page 8-7 for Custom 1-8 for media type.
Use the procedure below to select a custom paper size and media type.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings and then [Next] of Custom Paper Size.
3Press [Change] of any one of Custom 1 to Custom 4, on which you want to register the size.
4Press [On], and then press [+],[–] or numeric keys to enter X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) dimensions. 
5Press [Media Type] to select the type of paper and press [OK] if necessary.
6Press [OK].
7Move to the copy or document box screen and press the Reset key.
Paper Size and Media Type Setup for Cassettes
Select paper size and media type for Cassette 1, 2 and optional paper feeders (Cassette 3 and 4).
The available paper sizes and media types are shown in the table below.
Item Description
Paper 
SizeAuto Automatically detect paper size. Select Metric or Inch for paper size. 
Standard 
Sizes 1Available options are as follows:
Inch models: Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-R, Statement-R, 8.5×13.5, Oficio II
Metric models: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-R, Folio
Standard 
Sizes 2Select a standard size except that selected in Standard Sizes 1.
Inch models: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, A5-R, B5, B5-R, Folio, 8K, 16K, 16K-R
Metric models: Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-R, Statement-R, 8.5×13.5, Oficio 
II, 8K, 16K, 16K-R
Media Type Plain (105 g/m
2 or less), Rough*, Vellum (64 g/m2 or less), Recycled, 
Preprint**, Bond*, Color, Prepunched**, Letterhead**, 
Thick (106 g/m
2 and more)*, High Quality, Custom 1-8*
* To change to a media type other than Plain, refer to Paper Weight on page 8-7. When the paper weight 
settings shown below are selected, the media indicated for each setting cannot be selected.
• Rough: 
Heavy 3
• Bond: Heavy 3
• Thick: Heavy 3 or Extra Heavy
• Custom 1 to 8: Heavy3 or Extra Heavy
** To print on preprinted or prepunched paper or on letterhead, refer to Special Paper Action on page 8-10.
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8-6 Use the procedure below to select the paper size and media type for each cassette.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings, [Next] of Cassette Setting, [Next] of Cassette 
1 to Cassette 4, on which you want to register the size, and then [Change] of Paper Size.
3To detect paper size automatically, press [Auto] and select Metric or Inch for Paper Size. 
To select paper size, press [Standard Sizes 1] or [Standard Sizes 2] for Paper Size. 
4Press [OK]. The previous screen reappears.
5Press [Change] of Media Type to select media type and press [OK]. 
Paper Size and Media Type Setup for Multi Purpose Tray
Select size and media type for multi purpose tray. Set up frequently-used size and media type before use. 
The available paper sizes and media types are shown in the table below.
NOTE: To change to a media type other than Plain, refer to Paper Weight on page 8-7 Item Description
Paper 
SizeAuto  Automatically detect paper size. Select Metric or Inch for paper size.
Standard 
Sizes 1Available options are as follows:
Inch models: Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-R, Statement-R, 8.5×13.5, Oficio II, 
Executive
Metric models: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-R, B6-R, A6-R, Folio
Standard 
Sizes 2Select a standard size except that selected in Standard Sizes 1.
Inch models: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-R, B6-R, A6-R, Folio, 8K, 16K, 16K-R
Metric models: Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-R, Statement-R, 8.5×13.5, Oficio II, 
Executive, 8K, 16K, 16K-R
Others Select special standard sizes or custom sizes*.
ISO B5, Envelope #10 (Commercial #10), Envelope #9 (Commercial #9), Envelope 
#6 (Commercial #6 3/4), Envelope Monarch, Envelope DL, Envelope C5, Envelope 
C4, Hagaki, Oufuku Hagaki, Youkei 4, Youkei 2
* Refer to Adding a Custom Size and Media Type for Paper to Print on page 8-4 for selecting Custom 1- 4 for 
Custom Paper Size.
Size 
Entry Enter a size not displayed in the standard sizes.
Inch models: 
H: 5.83 to 17 (in 0.01 increments) 
V: 3.86 to 11.69 (in 0.01 increments)
Metric models:
V: 98 to 297 mm (in 1 mm increments) 
H: 148 to 432 mm (in 1 mm increments)
Media Type Plain (105 g/m
2 or less), Transparency, Rough, Vellum (64 g/m2 or less), Labels, 
Recycled, Preprint**, Bond, Cardstock, Color, Prepunched**, Letterhead**, 
Envelope, Thick (106 g/m
2 and more), Coated, High Quality, Custom 1-8**
** Refer to Paper Weight on page 8-7 for selecting Custom 1- 8 from Media Type. 
To print on preprinted or prepunched paper or on letterhead, refer to Special Paper Action on page 8-10.
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Use the procedure below to select the paper size and media type for manual paper feed.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings, [Next] of MP Tray Setting and then [Change] 
of Paper Size. 
3To detect paper size automatically, press [Auto] and select Metric or Inch for Paper Size.
To select paper size, press [Standard Sizes 1], [Standard Sizes 2], [Others] or [Size Entry] for Paper Size.
If you select [Size Entry], press [+], [–] to enter X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) dimensions.
Press [# Keys] to enter the paper size using the numeric keys.
4Press [OK]. The previous screen reappears.
5Press [Change] of Media Type to select the media type and press [OK].
Paper Weight
Select weight for each media type. The options for media type and weight of paper are as follows. 
Paper types and weights
Y: Available N: Not available
Paper Weight Light Normal 1 Normal 2 Normal 3 Heavy 1 Heavy 2 Heavy 3Extra 
Heavy
Weight (g/m
2), 
Media type
64 g/m2 
or less60 g/m2 
to 
75 g/m
2
76 g/m2 
to 
90 g/m
2
91 g/m2 
to 
105 g/m
2
106 g/m2 
to 
128 g/m
2
129g/m2 
to 
g/m
2
164g/m2 
and moreTranspar-
encies 
Plain
YYY (default)Y*NNNN
TransparencyNNNNY**Y**Y**Y** 
(default)
RoughYYYY (default)Y**Y**Y**N
VellumY (default)Y Y Y NNNN
LabelsY**Y**Y**Y**Y** 
(default)
Y**Y**Y**
Recycled
YYY (default)Y NNNN
PreprintedYYY (default)Y NNNN
BondYYYY (default)YYY**N
CardstockNNNNY**Y** 
(default)
Y**Y**
Color
YYY (default)Y NNNN
PrepunchedYYY (default)Y NNNN
LetterheadYYY (default)Y NNNN
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8-8 For Custom 1-8, settings for duplex printing and media type name can be changed.
Use the procedure below to set the paper weight.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings and then [Next] of Media Type Setting.
3Press [Next] for the media type whose weight you want to change.
4Press [Change] of Paper Weight.
5Select the weight and press [OK].
6Press [Close].
The previous screen reappears.
7To change the duplex printing settings for Custom 1 (-8), press [Next] of Custom 1(-8) and then [Change] 
of Duplex. Select [Prohibit] or [Permit] and press [OK].
The previous screen reappears.
8Press [Close].
9To change the name for Custom 1(-8), press [Next] of Custom 1(-8) and then [Change] of Name. Enter the 
name and press [OK]. 
NOTE: Refer to the Character Entry Method on page Appendix-7 for details on entering characters.
Thick NNNNYY (default)Y**Y**
Envelope
NNNNY**Y** 
(default)
Y**Y**
Coated
Y**Y**Y**Y** 
(defaut)
Y**Y**Y**Y**
High Quality
YYY (default)Y NNNN
Custom 1-8YYY (default)YYYY**Y**
* When Normal 3 is selected with the machine that installs the optional document finisher or 3,000 sheet 
document finisher, the maximum sheets for stapling becomes 40 sheets for A4 or less sized paper.
** The media type cannot be selected for the cassettes.
Item Description
Duplex Prohibit  Duplex printing not allowed. 
Permit Duplex printing allowed. 
Name Change names for Custom 1-8. Names should be not more 
than 15 characters. Selecting media type at multi purpose 
tray, the name after change will be displayed.
Paper Weight Light Normal 1 Normal 2 Normal 3 Heavy 1 Heavy 2 Heavy 3Extra 
Heavy
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Default Paper Source
Select the default paper source from Cassette 1-4 and Multi Purpose Tray.
NOTE: [Cassette 3] is displayed when either of the optional paper feeder or 3,000 sheet paper feeder is 
installed, and [Cassette 4] is displayed when the optional paper feeder is installed.
Use the procedure below to select the default paper source.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings and then [Change] of Default Paper Source. 
3Select a paper cassette for the default setting. 
4Press [OK].
5Move to the copy or document box screen and press the Reset key.
Automatic Detection of Originals (Available for metric models only)
Automatically detect originals of special or non-standard size.
The table below lists the special or non-standard original sizes.
Use the procedure below to set automatic detection of originals.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings and then [Change] of Original Auto Detect. 
3Select [A6] or [Hagaki] of A6/Hagaki.
Select [Off] to disable automatic detection or [On] to enable automatic detection of Folio and 11 x 1 5   
respectively. 
4Press [OK]. 
Media for Auto Selection (Color/B&W)
Select a default media type for auto paper selection when [Auto] is selected of Paper Selection. If Plain is 
selected, the paper source with plain paper loaded in the specific size is selected. Select [All Media Types] for 
the paper source with any kind of paper loaded in the specific size.
NOTE: Default media types can be set for both Color and Black and White.Item Description
A6/Hagaki As A6 and Hagaki are similar in size, select either one of them for 
automatic detection. 
Folio Select Folio for automatic detection.
11x15 Select the 11×15 size for automatic detection. 
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8-10 Use the procedure below to select the paper size and media type used by Auto Selection.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings and then [Change] of Media for Auto (Color) 
or Media for Auto (B & W).
3Select [All Media Types] or any media type for paper selection. 
4Press [OK].
Paper Source for Cover Paper
Select paper source for cover paper from Cassette 1-4 or Multi Purpose Tray. Cover is used for Booklet (see 
page 4-18) and Cover (see page 4-21) modes. 
NOTE: [Cassette 3] is displayed when either of the optional paper feeder or 3,000 sheet paper feeder is 
installed, and [Cassette 4] is displayed when the optional paper feeder is installed.
Use the procedure below to select the paper source for the cover.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Common Settings], [Next] of Original / Paper Settings, [ ] and then [Change] of Paper Source for 
Cover.
3Select the paper source to load cover paper. 
4Press [OK].
Special Paper Action
When printing on Prepunched, Preprint, and Letterhead, punch-holes might not be aligned or the print direction 
might be upside-down depending on how originals are set and the combination of copying functions. In such a 
case, select [Adjust Print Direction] to adjust the print direction. When paper orientation is not important, select 
[Speed Priority].
The table below lists the available settings and their details.
Item Description 
Adjust Print Direction Adjust print direction. Print speed is a little slower. Select this item to 
print on Prepunched, Preprint and Letterhead.
Speed Priority Give the job speed top priority and disregard the paper orientation. 
Select this item when paper orientation is not important.
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