Kyocera Mita KM-5050 User manual

Operation Guide
KM-NET for Clients

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General Information
When using this utility, the items that can be configured will be different depending on
the printing system model.
Examples in this document are described using Microsoft Windows XP operating
system environment.

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Table of Contents
1. Features ................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. What is KM-NET for Clients ............................................................................ 3
1.2. Requirements .................................................................................................. 3
2. Installation and Startup ........................................................................................ 4
2.1. Installation ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Startup ............................................................................................................ 4
3. Main Screen ........................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Views and Buttons .......................................................................................... 5
3.2. Settings ........................................................................................................... 9
4. Add Printing System Wizard .............................................................................. 11
4.1. Adding the Printing Systems Using Standard Mode ..................................... 11
4.2. Adding the Printing Systems Using Advanced Mode .................................... 12
4.3. Adding the Printing Systems Using History Mode ........................................ 14
5. Properties ............................................................................................................ 15
5.1. Accessing the Properties Dialog Box ............................................................ 15
5.2. Status Tab ..................................................................................................... 16
5.3. Input Tab ....................................................................................................... 17
5.4. Output Tab .................................................................................................... 17
5.5. Media Tab ..................................................................................................... 18
5.6. Printer Tab .................................................................................................... 19
5.7. Copy Tab ...................................................................................................... 20
5.8. Scan Tab ....................................................................................................... 21
5.9. Fax Basic ...................................................................................................... 22
5.10. Fax Advanced Tab ........................................................................................ 24
5.11. Consumable Tab ........................................................................................... 25
5.12. Counters Tab ................................................................................................ 25
5.13. Management Tab .......................................................................................... 26
5.14. Resource ....................................................................................................... 29
5.15. Interface Tab ................................................................................................. 30
6. Job Manager ........................................................................................................ 31
7. Job Viewer ........................................................................................................... 32
8. Broadcast ............................................................................................................ 33
9. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 35
10. Specifications ...................................................................................................... 37
10.1. System Requirements ................................................................................... 37
10.2. Support Language ........................................................................................ 37

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1. Features
1.1. What is KM-NET for Clients
KM-NET for Clients is a network utility intended for use to monitor and configure the
printing systems and maintain e-MPS (enhanced-Multiple Printing System) jobs in
storage devices. Monitoring the status of the printing system in real-time, confirming
and modifying default settings, and manipulating stored e-MPS jobs can all be
implemented between computers and printing systems.
1.2. Requirements
KM-NET for Clients is designed to run under Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or
Windows NT 4.0 operating systems.
When using KM-NET for Clients for the printing system connected via local interface,
ensure that the Kyocera Extended Driver is installed into the computer.
When using KM-NET for Clients for the printing system connected via network
interface, ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed into the computer.
For details, refer to System Requirements.
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2. Installation and Startup
2.1. Installation
KM-NET for Clients is provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printing system.
Perform the following procedure below to install KM-NET for Clients.
1Set the CD-ROM into the optical drive of the computer. The setup window appears
automatically. If the setup window does not appear automatically, double-click
Setup.exe located in the root directory of the CD-ROM.
2Follow the instructions displayed on the window to install KM-NET for Clients.
2.2. Startup
When the installation is completed, start the KM-NET for Clients by proceeding from
the start button > All Programs > Kyocera > KM-NET for Clients.

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3. Main Screen
3.1. Views and Buttons
The main screen is explained below.
The following table explains the views and buttons on the main screen of KM-NET for
Clients.
The numbers appearing in the figure above are referred to in the Reference Number
column on the following pages.
Note
The explanations of messages appearing in this manual are based on the premise that
the printing system is used over a network. Accordingly, the explanations include some
messages that do not appear when the printing system is used locally.
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Ref.
No. Name and Icon Description
1Connection View The Connection View displays connected printing
system icons for that have been discovered
through the printer discovery process.
A maximum of five printing system icons can be
displayed in this view. Each icon describes the
status of the printing system.
Add button: To search for a printing system,
click the Add button. The wizard starts.
Remove button: To remove the registered
printing system, follow these steps below.
1. Select the icon for the desired printing system
within the Connection view.
2. Click the Remove button.
2Information View The Information View is located below the
Connection View and describes the status of the
printing system in greater detail.
Depending on the printing system, the status icons
shown in the information view is different.
Status Icon Pattern 1
The printing system is ready to print.
The paper runs out or the cassette is not
installed properly.
A paper jam has occurred.
Toner is low or runs out.
An error has occurred.
Ready
Not connected
Error
Warning
Sleep

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Status Icon Pattern 2
The printing system is ready to print.
An error occurs for printing.
The printing system is ready to scan.
An error occurs for scanning.
The printing system is ready to fax.
An error occurs for fax.
Switch status information by clicking the icons
circled by red in the left images.
33D View 3D View can be set up to display a 3D rendering of
the selected printing system. It displays the status
of the printing system in real-time.
For example, if the top cover of the printing system
is opened, the top cover of the 3D image also
opens.
4Properties Button Click this button to open the properties dialog box.
The dialog box displays detailed information about
the printing system.
For details, refer to the section Properties.
Ref.
No. Name and Icon Description

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5Job Manager Button Click this button to open the job manager dialog
box.
The dialog box enables the user to obtain job
information and manage jobs on the printing
system connected locally or on a network.
For details, refer to Job Manager.
Job Viewer Button For the printing system which does not support job
manager, the job viewer button is available.
Click this button to open the job viewer dialog box.
The dialog box enables the user to confirmation job
status, scheduled job and job log on the printing
system connected locally or on a network.
For details, refer to Job Viewer.
6Broadcast Button Click this button to open the broadcast dialog box.
For details, refer to Broadcast.
7Setup Button The Setup button has 2 tabs.
For details, refer to Settings.
Status Polling Tab
Set up a polling interval and audible notification for
device error conditions here.
Appearance Tab
Set up a 3D image view and the appearance of this
utility here.
8Help Button The Help button displays the help window.
Ref.
No. Name and Icon Description

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3.2. Settings
When operating KM-NET for Clients, you can change settings for polling interval,
audible (error) notification, whether you want to use the 3D virtual printing system to
monitor the printing system status, etc.
1Click SETUP on the main screen. The KM-NET for Clients dialog box
appears.
2Configure the settings for status polling and appearance.
Status Polling Tab
Polling
When Polling is activated (check box checked), KM-NET for Clients logs itself
onto the printing system and automatically recognizes printing system changes at
predetermined intervals. The interval can be configured by moving the slider with
the mouse. The default setting is 5 seconds. Polling should normally be left
activated (check box checked).
Audible Notification
When Audible notification is activated (check box checked), a sound is played
when an error occurs. Specify the wave file (.wav file extension) by clicking the
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Appearance Tab
Show 3D image
This displays the 3D virtual printing system for monitoring the status of the printing
system.
Show on Taskbar
Error notification is given by displaying an icon in the task bar.
Always on top
Error notification is given by a message that is displayed on top of all other
windows that may be currently open on the desktop.

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4. Add Printing System Wizard
To search for printing systems to be registered, click Add or press F3. The Add
Printing System Wizard starts.
4.1. Adding the Printing Systems Using Standard Mode
To add the printing systems using standard mode, perform the following procedure.
1Select Standard.
2Select the check box for Network or Local connection to check in accordance
with that of the desired printing system.
3Click Next.
4Perform the instructions displayed by the wizard. The instructions are different
depending on the connection type selected above.
5After searching completes, the searched printing systems are displayed. Select
the desired printing system up to five. To select multiple printing systems, press
and hold Ctrl key and click on the desired printing system name.
6Click Finish.

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4.2. Adding the Printing Systems Using Advanced Mode
Advanced mode has the following three options below to find the printing systems.
Local Printer
To add printing system using local printer option, perform the following procedure.
1Select Advanced.
2Click Next.
3Select Local printer.
4Click Next.
5Perform the instructions displayed by the wizard.
Network Address
To add printing system using network address option, perform the following procedure.
1Select Advanced.
2Click Next.
3Select Network address.
4Click Next.
Option Description
Local printer Finds the printing system by selecting the local printer
name installed on PC.
Network address Finds the printing system by entering the network
address.
Import printing systems Imports printing systems from the selected file.

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5Select the protocol for printing system discovery.
6Perform the instructions displayed by the wizard. The instructions are different
depending on the protocol selected above.
Import Printing Systems
To add printing system using import printing systems option, perform the following
procedure.
1Select Advanced.
2Click Next.
3Select Import printing systems.
4Click Next.
5Select one data file to import network address. The data file that can be imported
is the CSV file exported by KM-NET VIEWER.
6Click Next.
7Perform the instructions displayed by the wizard.

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4.3. Adding the Printing Systems Using History Mode
History mode displays the printing systems that were previously searched using
standard mode or IP range discover in advanced mode.
To add the printing system using history mode, perform the following procedure.
1Select History.
2Click Next. The printing systems that were previously searched are displayed.
3Select the desired printing system up to five. To select multiple printing systems,
press and hold Ctrl key and click on the desired printing system name.
4Click Finish.

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5. Properties
5.1. Accessing the Properties Dialog Box
When you click Properties on the main screen, the printing system properties
dialog box as shown below appears. For details of the property items, refer to Help.
Notes
• The contents of the printing system property will be different depending on the printing
system model, the installed optional devices, and whether the printing system is
connected via network interface or local interface. Also, if the printing system does not
support color printing, the toner menu can only be displayed as black.
• The default settings and the range of possible values in this utility may be different
depending on the printing system model. For details, refer to the Operation Guide of
the each printing system.
• If you have set a password for the printing system, a password prompt will appear.
Enter your password and click OK. The properties dialog box appears.
• If you have set the user login function for the printing system, a login prompt will
appear. Enter user ID and password and click OK. The properties dialog box appears.
• If you are instructed during configuration, turn the printing system off and on.

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5.2. Status Tab
Displays the current condition of the printing system.
If an error occurs, Trouble tips appears instead of General information like below.

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5.3. Input Tab
Displays information about the paper feeder attached with a printing system, such as
the media size, the paper capacity, and the maximum paper capacity.
Depending on the printing system, the detailed setting of each media type can be
configured in this tab. To configure the detailed setting of media type, right click on the
media type and select Detail from the short cut menu.
5.4. Output Tab
Specifies the destination which the print job is output to and configures the detailed
settings of each output device.

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5.5. Media Tab
Displays the settings for media.
Main Item Sub Item Description
Media Type Weight Media weight can be set for the
customized paper.
Temperature The heat of fusing can be set for the
customized paper.
Density Print density can be set for the
customized paper.
Duplex Path Duplex printing can be set for the
customized paper.
Paper Size Custom Paper Size Sets the custom size for the paper.
Custom Original Size Sets the custom size for the original
document.
Offset Offset Establishes the vertical and horizontal
offsets of the print area for each feeder
and the scan area for either the platen or
the document processor.

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5.6. Printer Tab
Allows you to configure the settings for the printing function.
Main Item Sub Item Description
Print Quality Ecoprint Enables the printing system to reduce
the amount of toner consumption to
save printing costs.
Resolution Selects the resolution for printing.
Tone Selects the way the printing system
handles a pixel for representing the color
and halftoning for each pixel.
Gloss The gloss mode, when set to High,
increases the effect of glossiness in
printing by reducing the printing speed
by half.
KIR A smoothing function makes resolution
higher and realizes a high quality print
result.
Color Mode Selects the default color mode.
Page Control Duplex Mode Duplex printing is the mode of printing
on both sides of paper.
Copies Enables setting for the default number of
copies.
Page Orientation Enables settings for Portrait or
Landscape printing.
Emulation Default Emulation Allows you to change the emulation
mode.