Kyocera KM-2540 User manual

Printing System (Y)
Operation Guide
Set-up Edition

About this Operation Guide
The Setup Edition of this Operation Guide is meant to be read when using this machine as a
local printer or a network printer by installing a printer board. This Operation Guide explains how
to set up this machine.
As the required set-up in order to use the printer as a scanner may differ depending upon the
environment in use in the connected computer, please read those sections related to your
specific computer environment and perform the appropriate set-up procedures explained there.
The Functions Edition of the Operation Guide explains how to perform printing, method of
various settings, and method of operating from a computer.
Using the Operation Guide (On-Line Manual)
The Operation Guide (On-Line Manual) is included in the supplied CD-ROM as a PDF (Portable
Document Format) file. To read the On-Line Manual, Adobe Reader is needed.
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Contents
1 Preparations .............................................................................................................1
Names of parts ................................................................................................................................. 1
Main body ................................................................................................................................... 1
Operation panel .......................................................................................................................... 2
2 Set-up .......................................................................................................................3
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Items to be prepared by user ............................................................................................................ 3
Connecting the printer cable ............................................................................................................. 3
Connecting the network cable .......................................................................................................... 3
Setting the network (TCP/IP) ............................................................................................................ 5
Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Software in Windows XP ....................................................................................... 9
Installing the Software in Windows Vista .................................................................................. 13
Installing the Optional Printer Driver Components .................................................................... 15
Uninstalling the Printer Driver ................................................................................................... 16
3 Canceling printing .................................................................................................17

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Getting connected
For local connection of this machine (direct connection between a computer and the printer
through a USB cable)
For network connection of this machine (connection of the printer through a network)
<Example connection>
1Page 3
Connect the computer and the printer
through a USB cable.
2Install the printer driver in the computer. Page 9
1Page 3
Connect a network cable (100Base-TX,
10Base-T or the like) to the printer.
2Page 5
Perform the network (TCP/IP) setting on
the printer.
3Page 9
Install the printer driver in the computer.

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1Preparations
Names of parts
Main body
1 Memory card (CompactFlash) slot — Insert an optional memory card (CompactFlash) here.
You can write optional fonts, macros, and forms into the memory card. For details, refer to The
Functions Edition of the Operation Guide.
2 USB interface connector — USB interface based on USB2.0. Use a USB cable to connect to
a USB port of a computer.
3 Network interface connector — Use a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network cable to connect to a
network.
4 Main power switch — When using this machine, turn on the main power switch. When
connecting a printer cable or the like, turn off this switch.
5 Operation panel — When performing setting on this machine, use the operation panel.
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Preparations
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Operation panel
1Printkey (indicator) — Press this key to light up when selecting the printer mode.
2Status indicator — Lights up or blinks to show the status of this machine.
Lighting green: This machine keeps print data.
Blinking green: This machine is processing print data.
Lighting orange: An error has occurred.
3Touch panel — Displays the status of the printer and various keys for operation.
4Numeric keys — Use these keys when you want to enter a desired value for one of the various
settings.
Touch panel in the printer mode
5[Printer Menu] — Press this key to perform printer initial setting.
6[Cancel] — Press this key to cancel printing or to cancel error display.
7[GO] — Select this key to continue printing or to perform form feed. Also, use this key to switch
between on-line and off-line.
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Printer
Menu Cancel
Ready to print.
GO
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2Set-up
Accessories
• CD-ROM: 1 pcs.
• Operation Guide (this document)
Items to be prepared by user
• For USB connection of the printer: USB2.0 compatible cable (based on High-Speed USB,
shorter than 5.0 m)
• For network connection of the printer: Network cable (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
Note When using a USB, 10Base-T or 100Base-TX cable, prepare a shielded cable.
Connecting the printer cable
When using this machine as a local printer, use a USB cable as a printer cable to connect this
machine to a computer.
1Connect the printer cable to the USB interface
connector located on the rear right of this machine.
2Connect the other side of the printer cable to the USB interface of the computer.
Connecting the network cable
When using this machine as a network printer, use a network cable (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) to
connect this machine to a network.
1Turn the main power switch located on the rear right of
this machine OFF ( ).

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2Connect the network cable to the network interface
connector located on the rear right of this machine.
3Connect the other side of the network cable to the hub (concentrator).
4Turn the main power switch of this machine ON ( | ).
5Perform the network setting.
For details, refer to Setting the network (TCP/IP) on page 5.

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Setting the network (TCP/IP)
When using this machine as a network printer, you must set the IP address of this machine.
Notes • The IP address that should be registered here will differ depending upon your environment.
Check with your network administrator BEFORE performing this setting.
• If you are using a DHCP or BOOTP server to automatically configure the IP address, you will
not need to change the IP address because DHCP or BOOTP server configuration is already
enabled as the factory default setting.
• To cancel the setting, press the Stop/Clear key.
1Press the Print key. The machine enters the printer
mode.
2Press [Printer Menu].
3Press [Interface].
4Press [Network].
Printer
Menu Cancel
Ready to print.
Printer menu
Print Sta-
tus Page
Interface
Emulation
Page Set
Print
Paper Others
RAMDISK
Mode
Select item.
Font
Quality
Handling
Interface
NetWare
Network
Change #
Setting Item Value
On
TCP/IP On
AppleTalk On
Network Status Page Off
USB
Printer menu

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5Press [S] or [T] to select TCP/IP and
press [Change #].
6Press [On] located under TCP/IP.
7Press [S] or [T] to select DHCP and
press [Change #].
8Press [Off] and press [Close].
9Press [S] or [T] to select BOOTP and
press [Change #].
10 Press [Off] and press [Close].
Interface
NetWare
Network
Change #
Setting Item Value
On
TCP/IP On
AppleTalk On
Network Status Page Off
USB
Printer menu
TCP/IP
Off
On
DHCP Off
BOOTP Off
IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0
Subnet Mask 0. 0. 0. 0
Gateway 0. 0. 0. 0
TCP/IP
Back
Setting Item Value
Printer menu - Interface - Network
Change #
Close
DHCP Off
BOOTP Off
IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0
Subnet Mask 0. 0. 0. 0
Gateway 0. 0. 0. 0
Back
Setting Item Value
Interface - Network
DHCP Setting
Off
On
Back
Printer menu - Interface - Network - TCP/IP
Change #
Close
DHCP Off
BOOTP Off
IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0
Subnet Mask 0. 0. 0. 0
Gateway 0. 0. 0. 0
Back
Setting Item Value
Interface - Network
BOOTP Setting
Off
On
Back
Printer menu - Interface - Network - TCP/IP