Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci User Manual

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3Adjust the paper width guides to the width of the 
paper.
4Insert 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 is just a small 
amount of paper left over in the multi purpose tray and 
you want to add more, first remove the left-over paper 
from the tray and include it with the new paper before 
loading the paper back into the tray.
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Loading Envelopes
Up to 10 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 along the width guides, 
keeping the printing side face-up and the edge with 
the flap facing the insertion slot. Acceptable Envelope Size
Monarch 3 7/8×7 1/2
Envelope #10 (Commercial #10) 4 1/8×9 1/2
Envelope DL 110×220 (mm)
Envelope C5 162×229 (mm)
Youkei 2 162×114 (mm)
Youkei 4 235×105 (mm)
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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 cardstock in the multi purpose tray
Load envelope with the print side facing up.
Close the flap. Landscape form 
envelopes
Portrait form envelopes
Cardstock (Hagaki)
Return postcard (Oufuku Hagaki)
IMPORTANT: Use unfolded return postcard (Oufuku Hagaki).
Close the lap of envelopes.Close the flap.
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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 purpose tray, specify the paper size setting. (Refer to Specifying 
Paper Size and Media Type for the Multi Purpose Tray on page 2-30.)
Specifying Paper Size and Media Type for the Cassettes
To fix the type of paper to be used in cassettes 1 or 2 or the optional paper feeder (cassettes 3 and 4), specify 
the paper size. Also, you use a media type other than plain paper, specify the media type setting.
NOTE: If the optional FAX kit is installed, the available media types for printing received faxes are as shown 
below.
Plain, Recycled, Bond, Color, High Quality, Rough and Custom 1 to 8 Selection Item Selectable Size/Type
Paper 
SizeAuto Paper size is automatically detected and 
selected. Select whether the paper is in Metric 
size or in Inch size.
Standard 
Sizes 1Select from the standard sizes. Selectable paper 
sizes are as follows.
Inch size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, 
Statement-R, 8.5×13.5 and Oficio II
Metric size: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-R, 
and Folio
Standard 
Sizes 2Select from the standard sizes not included in 
Standard Sizes 1. Selectable paper sizes are as 
follows.
Inch size: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5-R, 
Folio, 8K, 16K-R and 16K
Metric size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, 
Statement-R, 8.5×13.5, Oficio II, 8K, 16K-R and 
16K
Media Type Plain (105 g/m
2 or less), Rough, Vellum (64 g/m2 
or less), Recycled, Preprinted**, Bond*, Color, 
Prepunched**, Letterhead**, Thick (106 g/m
2 and 
more)*, High Quality and 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.
• Bond: Heavy 3
• Thick: Heavy 3 or Extra Heavy
• Custom 1 to 8: Heavy 3 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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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 Sizes 1] 
or [Standard Sizes 2] and select the paper size.
5Press [OK]. The previous screen reappears.
6Press [Change] of Media Type and select the 
media type. Then press [OK].
Common Settings - Paper Size
Set cassette paper size.
Standard
Sizes 1 Auto
Status10/10/2008    10:10
A3A4
Standard
Sizes 2A4 A5
B4 B5 B5
Cancel OKFolio
Common Settings - Media Type
Select type of paper in Cassette 1.
Rough Vellum Plain
Preprinted Recycled Bond
Letterhead PrepunchedColor
Custom 2 Custom 1High Quality
Custom 3 Custom 4
Custom 7 Custom 6Custom 5
Custom 8
Status10/10/2008    10:10Cancel OK Thick
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To fix the type of paper to be used in the multi purpose 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 
SizeAuto Paper size is automatically detected and selected. 
Select whether the paper is in Metric size or in Inch size.
Standard 
Sizes 1Select from the standard sizes. Selectable paper sizes 
are as follows.
Inch size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, Statement-R, 
Executive, 8.5×13.5 and Oficio II
Metric size: A3, A4-R, A4, A5-R, A6-R, B4-R, B5-R, B5, 
B6-R and Folio
Standard 
Sizes 2Select from the standard sizes not included in Standard 
Sizes 1. Selectable paper sizes are as follows.
Inch size: A3, A4-R, A4, A5-R, A6-R B4-R, B5-R, B5, 
B6-R, Folio, 8K, 16K-R and 16K
Metric size: Ledger, Letter-R, Letter, Legal, Statement-R, 
Executive, 8.5×13.5, Oficio II, 8K, 16K-R and 16K
Others Select from special standard sizes and custom sizes.
Selectable paper sizes are as follows.
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
Size 
EntryEnter the size not included in the standard size.
Selectable paper sizes are as follows.
Inch size
X (Horizontal): 5.83~17 (in 0.01 increments),
Y (Vertical): 3.86~11.69 (in 0.01 increments) 
Metric size
X (Horizontal): 148~432 mm (in 1mm increments),
Y (Vertical): 98~297 mm (in 1mm increments)
Media Type Selectable media types are as follows.
Plain (105g /m
2 or less), Rough, Transparency, 
Vellum (64 g/m2 or less), Labels, Recycled, Preprinted**, 
Bond, Cardstock, Color, Prepunched**, Letterhead**, 
Envelope, Thick (106 g/m
2 and more), Coated, 
High Quality and Custom 1~8
* To change to a media type other than Plain, refer to Paper Weight on page 
8-7.
** To print on preprinted or prepunched paper or on letterhead, refer to Special 
Paper Action on page 8-10.
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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 (vertical) sizes. You may 
enter the size directly using the numeric keys by 
pressing [# Keys].
4Press [OK]. The previous screen reappears.
5Press [Change] of Media Type and select the 
media type. Then press [OK].
Common Settings - Multi Purpose Tray Setting
Set the multi-purpose tray paper size.
Standard
Sizes 1 Auto
Standard
Sizes 2
Others
Size EntryA3A4 A4 A5
A6 B4 B5 B5
Status10/10/2008    10:10Cancel OK B6 Folio
Common Settings - Paper Size
Set the multi-purpose tray paper size.
Standard
Sizes 1X(148 - 432)
420
Auto
Status10/10/2008    10:10
# KeysY(98R0297)
297
# Keys Standard
Sizes 2
Others
Size Entry
Cancel OK mmmm
Common Settings - Media Type
Select type of paper in Multi-Purpose Tray.
Rough Vellum Plain
Preprinted Recycled Bond
Letterhead PrepunchedColor
Custom 2 Custom 1Coated
Custom 3 Custom 4
Custom 7 Custom 6 Custom 5 Custom 8Transparency Labels
Cardstock
Thick Envelope
Status10/10/2008    10:10Cancel OK High Quality
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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 original table or on the original 
eject table may fall off when the document processor is 
opened.
Keep the document processor open if the original is 
40 mm (1 5/8) or thicker.
2Place the original. Put the scanning side facedown 
and align it flush against the original size indicator 
plates with the back left corner as the reference 
point.
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Original size indicator plates
(Inch models)
(Metric models)
3Close the original cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not push the original cover forcefully 
when you close it. Excessive pressure may crack the 
platen glass.
NOTE: Shadows may be produced around the edges 
and in the middle of open-faced originals.
CAUTION: Do not leave the document processor open 
as there is a danger of personal injury.
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Loading Originals in the Document Processor
The optional document processor automatically scans each sheet of multiple originals. Both sides of two-sided 
originals are scanned.
Part Names of the Document Processor
(1) Original placement indicator
(2) Top cover
(3) Original width guides
(4) Original table
(5) Original eject table
(6) Original stopper
(7) Opening handle
Originals Supported by the Document Processor
The document processor supports the following types of originals.
Originals Not Supported by the Document Processor
Do not use the document processor for the following types of originals.
• Soft originals such as vinyl sheets
• Transparencies such as OHP film
• Carbon paper
• Originals with very slippery surfaces
• Originals with adhesive tape or glue
• Wet originals
• Originals with correction fluid which is not dried
• Irregularly shaped (non-rectangular) originals
• Originals with cut-out sections
• Crumpled paper
• Originals with folds (Straighten the folds before loading. Failure to do so may cause the originals to jam).
• Originals bound with clips or staples (Remove the clips or staples and straighten curls, wrinkles or creases 
before loading. Failure to do so may cause the originals to jam).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(7) (5)
(6)
Weight 45 to 160 g/m2 (duplex: 50 to 120 g/m2)
Size Maximum A3 to Minimum A5
Maximum Ledger to Minimum Statement-R
Capacity Plain paper (80 g/m
2), Colored paper, Recycled paper: 
100 sheets (Mixed size originals: 30 sheets) 
Thick paper (120 g/m
2): 66 sheets
Thick paper (160 g/m2): 50 sheets
Art paper: 1 sheet
High quality paper (110 g/m
2): 72 sheets
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