Kyocera ECOSYS M5526cdw Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
My M5526cdw displays “Check toner/Low toner”. 3
How do I check the Toner Level on my M5526cdw? 4
How do I access the Command Center RX webpage? 6
What is the administrator login via the M5526cdw OP Panel? 7
Where is the Serial Number located for the M5526cdw? 7
How do I install the Windows Print Driver for my M5526cdw? 8
My M5526cdw has poor image quality. 10
My M5526cdw displays an error indication. 11
My M5526cdw does not turn on. 13
My M5526cdw has a message on the display that a Paper Jam has
occurred. Also, there is a flashing Attention light. 13
Setting the Connection by Using the Wi-Fi Setup Tool
(Microsoft Windows). 17
Wireless Connection setup by Using Wi-Fi Direct. 20
When trying to access the Command Center web page on my
M5526cdw it states, “incorrect login Username or Password”. 25
How can I print onto “Special Media” such as Envelopes or Labels on
my M5526cdw? 26
Installing the Apple OS print driver. 27
Installing Kyocera Quick Scan Utility. For USB and network
connected devices. 31
Using Kyocera Quick Scan Utility. For USB and network
connected device. 33

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My M5526cdw displays “Check toner/Low toner”.
1. Check to ensure the toner is Genuine Kyocera Toner.
You can do this by checking if the toner has the Kyocera
Hologram on the toner bottle.
To maintain quality, we recommend using genuine
Kyocera toner containers, which must pass numerous
quality inspections.
The use of non-genuine toner containers may cause failure. We
will not be liable for any damages caused by the use of third-
party supplies in this machine.
A label is affixed to our genuine supplies, as shown below.
2. Remove the toner container and shake it, re-install
the toner container.
Shake the toner container.
3. Make sure the Right Cover is closed all the way.
4. Make sure the toner is installed in the
printer correctly.

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How do I check the Toner Level on my M5526cdw?
The Toner Gauges can be checked on the display.
1. Press the [Status / Job Cancel] key.
2. Select [Toner Status] in the touch screen.
3. The toner levels will be displayed.
4. Press the [System Menu / Counter] key.

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5. Select [Report] in the touch screen.
6. Select [Report Print] in the touch screen.
7. Select [Status Page] in the touch screen.
8. Check Toner Gauges at the bottom of the page.
Toner Gauges
Cyan
0 %
100 %
Magenta
0 %
100 %
Yellow
0 %
100 %
Black
0 %
100 %

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How do I access the Command Center RX webpage?
(Command Center is not available with USB Cable connected devices)
Print the Status Page to get the TCP IP address for the printer.
+ Press the [System Menu / Counter] key > Select [Report] > Select [Report Print] >
Select [Status Page].
+ Look for the heading of Network on left column of the printed Status Page.
+ Below Network look for IPv4.
+ Look for the IP Address on the third line down.
Open a Web Browser such as Internet Explorer then delete the text in the Address Field.
Key in the IP address obtained from the Status Page then press Enter.
The default login is
Username: Admin (capital A)
Password: Admin (capital A)

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What is the administrator login via the M5526cdw OP Panel?
Username: 2600
Password: 2600
Where is the Serial Number located for the M5526cdw?
Open the Multi-Purpose Tray to find the Serial Number.
It will be a white label that looks like a barcode.
Note: The serial # is also located in the upper right corner on the printed status page.
Checking the Equipment’s Serial Number
The equipment’s serial number is printed in the location shown in the figure.
You’ll need the equipment’s serial number when contacting your Service Representative. Please
check the number before contacting your Service Representative.

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How do I install the Windows Print Driver for my M5526cdw?
Supported operating systems.
+ Windows 10
+ Windows 8.1
+ Windows Server 2019
+ Windows Server 2016
+ Windows Server 2012 R2
+ Windows Server 2012
Note: If you install the driver in unsupported operating
systems including Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and
Windows Server 2008, a security message appears. To proceed
with the installation, allow the installer to make changes to
your computer. For more information on Microsoft Windows
support policy, go to the Microsoft Support website.
The KX Print Driver can be downloaded from:
https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.us/content/download-
center-americas/us/drivers/drivers/KX811109_exe.download.
exe
1. Once downloaded, double click on the exe file to start the
installation. The driver installation files will extract to a folder
on the C drive.
2. When the extraction completes, Windows Defender may
prompt an unrecognized app is starting. Click More Info.
3. Then select Run Anyway.
4. The Kyocera Product Library will open.
5. Accept the License Agreement.

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6. Acknowledge the Energy Star Compliance notification by
clicking OK.
7. In the menu on the left select Express Install.
8. In Express mode, the installer will search the network and
USB connections for any Kyocera devices.
Click on the printer to highlight it and click Install.
9. Select Yes to allow the driver to report issues to Kyocera in
the event of an issue. If you do not wish to allow the reporting,
select No.
10. The Product Library will start installing the selected driver
and components.
11. Once complete, select the check box to Print A
Test Page.
Please note that for Energy Star Compliance, Duplex is enabled
by default.

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My M5526cdw has poor image quality.
To maintain quality, be sure to use genuine
Kyocera toner.
The use of non-genuine toner containers may cause
failure. A label is affixed to our genuine supplies, as
shown below.
1. Replace the paper with new paper.
2. Shake the toner container from side to side several times.
3. Disable Eco Print mode.
4. Select the System Menu / Counter key >
Adjust/Maintenance > Drum Refresh > Start.
5. Select the System Menu / Counter key >
Adjust/Maintenance > Laser Scanner Cleaning > Start.
6. Select the System Menu / Counter key >
Adjust/Maintenance > Service Settings > Enter 2600 for
the username and password > Login > DEV-CLN > Start.
7. Select the System Menu / Counter key >
Adjust/Maintenance > Drum Refresh > Start.