Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci User Manual

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Use the procedure below to set the color calibration.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and then [Change] of Color Calibration Cycle.
3Select [Auto], [Short], [Standard] or [Long].
4Press [OK].
Gray Adjustment
After prolonged use, or from the effects of surrounding temperature or humidity, the hue of printed color output 
may shift or color drift may occur. Use this function to correct color settings when the color of a finished copy 
does not match the original. Perform color calibration before using gray adjustment (see page 8-51). Use gray 
adjustment when the color is not enhanced even after performing color calibration.
Normal and detailed gray adjustment is available. While normal adjustment will almost completely eliminate 
errors in color tones, you can also use detailed adjustment for stubborn color tone problems or where more 
precise adjustment is needed.
NOTE: To perform gray adjustment, verify that either 11 × 8 1/2 or A4 paper is loaded into a cassette.
Normal adjustment
A total of 3 color pattern pages (No. 1 to 3) are is printed during normal adjustment. The printed color patterns 
are read sequentially during the adjustment.
Use the procedure below for normal adjustment.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and 
then [Next] of Gray Adjustment.
3Press [Execute]. A color pattern is printed.
 Check that the number 1 is printed at the bottom 
of the color pattern.
4As shown in the illustration, place the printed side 
down on the platen with the three black boxes 
aligned to the top.
5Press [Execute]. The color pattern is read and 
adjustment begins.
The second color pattern is output.
6Check that the number 2 (to 3) is printed at the 
bottom of the color pattern and repeat steps 4 to 6 
twice to read color patterns 2 and 3 in sequence.
7Press [OK] in the adjustment end confirmation 
screen.
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							Default Setting (System Menu)
8-52 Detailed Adjustment
A total of 5 color pattern pages (No. 1 to 5) are printed during detailed adjustment. As with normal adjustment 
(page 8-51), the printed color patterns are read sequentially during detailed adjustment.
Use the procedure below to carry out detailed adjustment.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and 
then [Next] of Gray Adjustment.
3Press [Detail].
4Press [Execute]. A color pattern is printed.
Check that the number 1 is printed at the bottom 
of the color pattern.
5As shown in the illustration, place the printed side 
down on the platen with the three black boxes 
aligned to the top.
6Press [Execute]. The color pattern is read and 
adjustment begins.
The second color pattern is printed.
7Check that the number 2 (to 5) is printed at the 
bottom of the color pattern and repeat steps 5 to 7 
four times to read color patterns 2, 3, 4 and 5 in 
sequence.
8Press [OK] in the adjustment end confirmation 
screen.
Color Calibration
After prolonged use, or from the effects of surrounding temperature or humidity, the hue of printed color output 
may shift or color drift may occur. Using this function enables printing in the most appropriate color by adjusting 
hue and color drift in detail. Use gray adjustment when the color is not enhanced even after performing color 
calibration (see page 8-51). If the hue and color are not enhanced, use color registration (see page 8-47).
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and then [Next] of Color Calibration.
3Press [Execute]. Color Calibration begins.
4Press [OK] after Color Calibration is complete.
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Developer Refresh
When the printing is too light or incomplete, even though there is enough toner, refresh the developer.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and then [Next] of Developer Refresh.
3Press [Execute]. Developer Refresh begins.
NOTE: Waiting time may be longer when the toner is refilled during developer refresh.
4Press [OK] after Developer Refresh is complete.
Laser Scanner Cleaning
If white or color streaks appear on images, perform Laser Scanner Cleaning.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and then [Next] of Laser Scanner Cleaning.
3Press [Execute]. Laser Scanner Cleaning begins.
4Press [OK] after Laser Scanner Cleaning is complete.
MP Tray Cleaning
If dirt appears on images when using the multi purpose tray, perform MP Tray Cleaning.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and then [Next] of MP Tray Cleaning.
3Load two sheets of A4 or Letter paper in the multi purpose tray.
4Press [Execute]. MP Tray Cleaning begins.
Press [OK] after MP Tray Cleaning is complete.
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							Default Setting (System Menu)
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First Print Position
Using this function speeds up either of the first print time of black and white printing or color printing by changing 
the default start position of the first print. In addition, the machine can automatically detect the appropriate 
position depending on your usage.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Adjustment/Maintenance], [ ] and then [Next] of First Print Position.
3Select [Standard], [Black & White Priority], [Color Priority] or [Auto].
4Press [OK].Item Description
Standard Default of the first print time.
Black & White Priority Speed up the first print time of black and white printing.
Color Priority Speed up the first print time of color printing.
Auto Automatically detects the appropriate position depending on your usage.
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							Default Setting (System Menu)
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Date/Timer 
Date/Timer settings include:
• Date/Time …8-55
• Date Format …8-55
• Time Zone …8-56
• Auto Panel Reset …8-56
• Low Power Timer …8-57
• Auto Sleep …8-57
• Error Clear Timer …8-59
• Interrupt Clear Timer …8-59
NOTE: If user login administration is enabled, you can only change the settings by logging in with 
administrator privileges.
Date/Time 
Set the date and time for the location where you use the machine. If you perform Send as E-mail, the date and 
time set here will be displayed on the header.
CAUTION: Be sure to set Time Zone before the Date/Time setup.
Use the procedure below to set the date and time.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Date/Time.
3Press [+] or [–] to enter the date and time respectively.
4Press [OK].
NOTE: If you try to change the date/time when a trial application (page 8-83) is running, the If you change 
Date/Time setting, trial functions will be unavailable. Are you sure? message is displayed. To change the date/
time, press [Yes].
Date Format
Select the display format of year, month, and date. The year is displayed in Western notation.
Use the procedure below to select the date format.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Date Format.
3Select [MM/DD/YYYY], [DD/MM/YYYY], or [YYYY/MM/DD] and press [OK]. 
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Time Zone 
Set the time difference in the location you are from GMT. 
Use the procedure below to set the time difference.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Time Zone.
3Select the location.
NOTE: Press [ ] or [ ] to select the location.
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.
Auto Panel Reset
If no jobs are run for a certain period of time, automatically reset settings and return to the default setting. 
NOTE: Refer to page 8-15 for the default settings.
Auto Panel Reset ON/OFF
Select to use Auto Panel Reset or not.
Use the procedure below to specify the auto panel reset setting.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Auto Panel Reset. 
3Press [Off] or [On].
4Press [OK].
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Panel Reset Timer
If you select [On] for Auto Panel Reset, set the amount of time to wait before Auto Panel Reset. Options are 
between 5 and 495 seconds (every five seconds).
NOTE: If you select [Off] for Auto Panel Reset, the time display does not appear. 
Use the procedure below to set the reset time.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Panel Reset Timer.
3Press [+] or [–] to enter the time until Auto Panel Reset is turned on. 
You cannot use the numeric keys to enter this value.
4Press [OK].
Low Power Timer
You can specify the amount of time to wait before Low Power Mode.
Specify a value from 1 - 240 minutes (1 minute increments).
For more information on Low Power Mode, refer to the Low Power Mode and Auto Low Power Mode on page 2-9.
Use the procedure below to set the Low Power Mode.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Low Power Timer].
3Press [+],[–] or the numeric keys to enter the time until Low Power Mode is turned on.
4Press [OK].
Auto Sleep
If no job runs for a certain period of time, automatically enter Sleep Mode. Refer to Sleep and Auto Sleep on 
page 2-10 for Sleep. 
Auto Sleep ON/OFF
Select whether to use Auto Sleep or not. 
NOTE: Time remaining before Auto Sleep can be modified as necessary.
Use the procedure below to specify the auto sleep setting.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Auto Sleep. 
3Press [Off] or [On]. 
4Press [OK].
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							Default Setting (System Menu)
8-58 Sleep Timer
Set the amount of time to wait before Auto Sleep. Options are between 1 and 240 minutes (every one minute).
NOTE: If you select [Off] for Auto Sleep, the time display does not appear.
Use the procedure below to set the Auto Sleep time.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Sleep Timer.
3Press [+] and [–]  or the numeric keys to enter the time until Auto Sleep is turned on.
4Press [OK].
Auto Error Clear
If an error occurs during printing, the print job stops to wait for the next step to be taken by the user. In the Auto 
Error Clear mode, automatically clear the error after a set amount of time elapses.
The following errors are automatically cleared.
Print overrun
Memory is full
Auto Error Clear ON/OFF
Select whether to use Auto Error Clear or not.
Use the procedure below to specify the auto error clear setting.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer] and then [Change] of Auto Error Clear.
3Press [Off] or [On].
4Press [OK].
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Error Clear Timer
If you select [On] for Auto Error Clear, set the amount of time to wait before automatically clearing errors. Options 
are between 5 and 495 seconds (every five seconds). 
NOTE: If you select [Off] for Auto Error Clear, the time display does not appear.
Use the procedure below to set the automatic error clear delay.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer], [ ] and then [Change] of Error Clear Timer. 
3Press [+] or [–] to enter the time until printing restarts.
You cannot use the numeric keys to enter this value.
4Press [OK].
Interrupt Clear Timer
Set the period after which the machine reverts to Normal mode when it has been set to Interrupt Copy mode 
and then left unused. Any period between 5 and 495 seconds (in five-second increments) can be set. 
The procedure for setting the interrupt clear timer is explained below.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [ ], [Date/Timer], [ ] and then [Change] of Interrupt Clear Timer.
3Press [+] or [-] to enter the time for the interrupt clear timer. 
4Press [OK].
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							Default Setting (System Menu)
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Editing Destination (Address Book/Adding One Touch Keys)
Save frequently used destinations to Address Book or One Touch Keys. The saved destinations can be 
changed. The destinations are available for Send as E-mail, Send to Folder, and Fax Transmission (optional).
Adding a Destination
Add a new destination to the Address Book. There are two registering methods, contacts and groups. When 
adding a group, enter the group name and select group members from the Address Book.
NOTE: If user login administration is enabled, you can only edit destinations in the Address Book by logging in 
with administrator privileges.
Adding a contact 
A maximum of 2,000 contact addresses can be registered. Each address can include the information such as 
destination name, E-mail address, FTP server folder path, computer folder path, and FAX No. (optional).
Use the procedure below to register a new individual contact.
1Press the System Menu key.
2Press [Edit Destination], [Register/Edit] of Address Book, [Add], [Contact] and then [Next].
3To specify the address number, press [Change] in Address Number.
4Press [+],[–] or numeric keys to enter a particular Address Number (1-2500). 
To have the number assigned automatically, enter 
“0000”.
NOTE: Address Number is an ID for a destination. You can select any available number out of 2,500 numbers 
for contacts and 500 numbers for groups.
If you specify an address number that is already in use, an error message appears when you press [Register] 
and the number cannot be registered. If you set 
“0000” as the address number, the address is registered under 
the lowest available number.
5Press [OK]. The screen shown in step 3 reappears.
6Press [Change] of Name.
7Enter the destination name (up to 32 characters) to be displayed on the Address Book and press [OK]. The 
screen shown in step 3 reappears.
NOTE: Refer to the Character Entry Method on page Appendix-7 for details on entering characters.
8Press [E-mail] to add an e-mail address, [SMB] to add a folder on the computer, or [FTP] to add an FTP 
folder.
The procedure differs depending on the transmission method selected.
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