Kyocera KM-5050 User manual

KM-3050
KM-4050
KM-5050

Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of KM-3050/KM-4050/KM-5050.
This Operation Guide is intended to help you operate the machine
correctly, perform routine maintenance and take a simple troubleshooting
action as necessary, so that you can always use the machine in good
condition.
Please read this Operation Guide before you start using the machine, and
keep it close to the machine for easy reference.
In this Operation Guide, KM-3050, KM-4050 and KM-5050 are referred to
as 30 ppm model, 40 ppm model and 50 ppm model respectively.

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Legal and Safety Information
Please read this information before using your machine. This
chapter provides information on the following topics.
• Legal Information..............................................................ii
• Regarding Trade Names ................................................. iii
• Energy Star (ENERGY STAR®) Program........................vi
• Safety Conventions in This Guide .................................. vii
• Caution Labels .............................................................. viii
• Installation Precautions ...................................................ix
• Precautions for Use.........................................................xi
• Laser Safety .................................................................. xiv
• Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of
Power ................................................................ xv

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Legal Information
Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this guide without the prior
written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited.
Legal Restriction on Copying/Scanning
• It may be prohibited to copy/scan copyrighted material without
permission of the copyright owner.
• It is prohibited under any circumstances to copy/scan domestic or
foreign currencies.
• Local laws and regulations may prohibit or restrict copying/scanning of
other items not mentioned above.

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Regarding Trade Names
• KPDL is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation.
• Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT and Internet Explorer are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or
other countries.
• Windows Me and Window XP are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• PCL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
• Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader and PostScript are trademarks of
Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
• Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
• Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
• IBM and IBM PC/AT are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• Power PC is a trademark of IBM in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.
• AppleTalk is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk, Inc.
• PC-PR201/65A is a product of NEC Corporation.
• VP-1000 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• This machine has been developed using embedded real-time
operating system Tornado™ by Wind River Systems, Inc.
• PCL6, a command language of HP LaserJet emulated by this
machine, is using the compatible system PeerelessPrintXL developed
by Peerless Systems Corporation. PeerelessPrintXL is a trademark of
Peerless Systems Corporation (2381 Rosecrans Ave. ElSegundo, CA
90245, U.S.A.).
• TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• DFHSGOTHIC-W5 and DFHSMINCHO-W3 are Heisei fonts. Kyocera
Mita Corporation is using these fonts under agreements with the
Japanese Standards Association. Any form of reproduction of these
fonts without prior consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited.
• Heisei fonts have been developed by the working groups in
collaboration with the Japanese Standards Association. Reproduction
of these fonts without permission is prohibited.
• TypeBankG-B, TypeBankM-M and Typebank-OCR are trademarks of
TypeBank®.
• All European language fonts installed in this machine are used under
licensing agreement with Monotype Imaging Inc.
• Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-
Hell AG.
• ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC
ZapfDingbats are registered trademarks of International Type-face
Corporation.

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• UFST™ MicroType®fonts by Monotype Imaging Inc. are installed in
this machine.
• This machine contains the NF module developed by ACCESS Co.,
Ltd.
• This machine contains the software having modules developed by
Independent JPEG Group.
All other brands and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies. The designations ™ and ® will
not be used in this Operation Guide.
GPL
Firmware of this machine is using in part the GPL applied codes
(www.fsf.org/copyleft/gpl.html). Please access /www.kyoceramita.com/gpl
for more information on how to make GPL applied codes available.
Monotype Imaging License Agreement
1Software shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable,
scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the
UFST Software.
2You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to
reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters,
numerals, characters and symbols (Typefaces) solely for your own
customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on
the registration card you return to Monotype Imaging. Under the
terms of this License Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts
on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on
more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license
agreement which can be obtained from Monotype Imaging.
Monotype Imaging retains all rights, title and interest to the Software
and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than a License
to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
3To protect proprietary rights of Monotype Imaging, you agree to
maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning
the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable
procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and
Typefaces.
4You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except
that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy
shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the
original.
5This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and
Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be
terminated by Monotype Imaging if you fail to comply with the terms
of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days
after notice from Monotype Imaging. When this License expires or is

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terminated, you shall either return to Monotype Imaging or destroy all
copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as
requested.
6You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt,
reverse engineer or decompile the Software.
7Monotype Imaging warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery,
the Software will perform in accordance with Monotype Imaging-
published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Monotype Imaging does not warrant that
the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.
The parties agree that all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and
merchantability, are excluded.
8Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Monotype Imaging in
connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement
of defective parts, upon their return to Monotype Imaging.
In no event will Monotype Imaging be liable for lost profits, lost data,
or any other incidental or consequential damages, or any damages
caused by abuse or misapplication of the Software and Typefaces.
9Massachusetts U.S.A. law governs this Agreement.
10 You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the
Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of
Monotype Imaging.
11 Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or
subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropriate. Further use, duplication or
disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights
software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2).
12 You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it,
and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. Neither party
shall be bound by any statement or representation not contained in
this Agreement. No change in this Agreement is effective unless
written and signed by properly authorized representatives of each
party. By opening this diskette package, you agree to accept the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.

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Energy Star (ENERGY STAR®) Program
We have determined as a participating company in the International
Energy Star Program that this machine is compliant with the standards laid
out in the International Energy Star Program.
International Energy Star Program has as its basic goals the promotion of
efficient energy use and the reduction of the environmental pollution that
accompanies energy consumption by promoting the manufacture and sale
of products that fulfill program standards.
International Energy Star Program standards require that multi-function
machines come equipped with a Low Power Mode where energy
consumption is reduced after a certain amount of time elapses since the
machine was last used, as well as an Off Mode where the machine
automatically turns itself off after there is no activity within a set amount of
time. When the machine includes printer and fax functions, the printer and
fax must enter a Low Power Mode where power consumption is
automatically reduced after a certain amount of time elapses since they
were last used, and they must also support a Sleep Mode where power
consumption is reduced to a minimum when there is not activity within a
set amount of time.
This machine is equipped with the following features as a result of its
compliance with International Energy Star Program standards.
This machine has a Sleep Mode only to attain further savings of energy.
Sleep
The machine automatically enters Sleep when 10 minutes (30 and 40 ppm
models) or 15 minutes (50 ppm model) have passed since the machine
was last used. The amount of time of no activity that must pass before
Sleep is activated may be lengthened. For more information refer to Sleep
and Auto Sleep on page 3-4.
Automatic 2-Sided Copy Functions
The Energy Star Program encourages the use of 2-sided copying which
reduces the load on the environment and this machine includes 2-sided
copying as a standard function. For example, by copying two 1-sided
originals onto a single sheet of paper as a 2-sided copy, it is possible to
lower the amount of paper used. For more information refer to Duplex
Copying on page 3-13.
Paper Recycling
The Energy Star Program encourages the use of environmentally friendly
recycled paper. Your sales or service representative can provide
information about recommended paper types.
About the International Energy Star Program

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Safety Conventions in This Guide
The sections of this guide and parts of the machine marked with symbols
are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and
surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the machine.
The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.
Symbols
The Usymbol indicates that the related section includes safety warnings.
Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol.
The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on
prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside
the symbol.
The zsymbol indicates that the related section includes information on
actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are
indicated inside the symbol.
Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the
safety warnings in this Operation Guide are illegible or if the guide itself is
missing (fee required).
WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may result
from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the
related points.
CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage
may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance
with the related points.
.... [General warning]
.... [Warning of danger of electrical shock]
.... [Warning of high temperature]
.... [Warning of prohibited action]
.... [Disassembly prohibited]
.... [Alert of required action]
.... [Remove the power plug from the outlet]
.... [Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground
connection]

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Caution Labels
Caution labels have been attached to the machine at the following
locations for safety purposes. Be sufficiently careful to avoid fire or electric
shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner.
Do not attempt to incinerate the toner
container or the waste toner box.
Dangerous sparks may cause burns.
NOTE: Do not remove these labels.
The area indicated in the
label carries high
temperature. Do not
touch parts in this area,
because there is a danger
of getting burned.
The area indicated in the label
carries high voltage. Never
touch parts in this area, because
there is a danger of electric
shock.
The area indicated in the
label carries high
temperature. Do not
touch parts in this area,
because there is a danger
of getting burned.
Moving parts inside. Do not
touch parts in this area,
because there is a danger of
injury.

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Installation Precautions
Environment
CAUTION
Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unstable
or not level. Such locations may cause the machine fall down or
fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal
injury or damage to the machine.
Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt
become attached to the power plug, clean the plug to avoid the
danger of fire or electrical shock.
Avoid locations near radiators, heaters or other heat sources, or
locations near flammable items to avoid the danger of fire.
To keep the machine cool and facilitate changing of parts and
maintenance, allow access space as shown below. Leave
adequate space, especially around the rear cover, to allow air to
be properly ventilated out of the machine.
Other precautions
Adverse environment conditions may affect the safe operation and
performance of the machine. Install in an air-conditioned room and avoid
the following locations when selecting a site for the machine.
• Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct sunlight.
• Avoid locations with vibrations.
• Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.
• Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.
• Avoid poorly ventilated locations.
11 13/16"
30 cm
11 13/16"
30 cm
39 3/8"
100 cm
315/16"
10 cm

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If the floor is delicate against casters, when this machine is moved after
installation, the floor material may be damaged.
During copying, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause
any ill effect to one's health. If, however, the machine is used over a long
period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when making an extremely
large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. To maintain
the appropriate environment for copy work, it is suggested that the room
be properly ventilated.
Power supply/Grounding the machine
WARNING
Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that
specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These
types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock.
Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects
come into contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire
or electric shock.
Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground
connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case
of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact
your service representative.
Other precautions
Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the machine.
Handling of plastic bags
WARNING
Keep the plastic bags that are used with the machine away from
children. The plastic may cling to their nose and mouth causing
suffocation.

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Precautions for Use
Cautions when using the machine
WARNING
Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower
vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This type
of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should
they fall inside.
Do not remove any of the covers from the machine as there is a
danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the
machine.
Do not damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. Do not
place heavy objects on the cord, pull it unnecessarily or cause
any other type of damage. These types of situations present a
danger of fire or electrical shock.
Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine or its parts
as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or exposure to the
laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing
blindness.
If the machine becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from
the machine, there is an odd smell, or any other abnormal
situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn
the main power switch off immediately, be absolutely certain to
remove the power plug from the outlet and then contact your
service representative.
If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into
the machine, turn the main power switch off immediately. Next,
be absolutely certain to remove the power plug from the outlet to
avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. Then contact your
service representative.
Do not remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as
there is a danger of electrical shock.
Always contact your service representative for maintenance or
repair of internal parts.

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CAUTION
Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the
power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is
a danger of fire or electrical shock. (Always grasp the power plug
when removing the power cord from the outlet.)
Always remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the
machine. If the power cord is damaged, there is a danger of fire
or electrical shock.
Always hold the designated parts only when lifting or moving the
machine.
For safety purposes, always remove the power plug from the
outlet when performing cleaning operations.
If dust accumulates within the machine, there is a danger of fire
or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult
with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal
parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to
seasons of high humidity. Consult with your service
representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the
machine.
Other precautions
Do not place heavy objects on the machine or cause other damage to the
machine.
During the use, do not
• Open the front cover,
• Turn off the main power switch,
• Pull out the power plug.
When lifting or moving the machine, contact your service representative.
Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards.
They could be damaged by static electricity.
Do not attempt to perform any operations not explained in this guide.
Do not look directly at the light from the scanning lamp as it may cause your
eyes to feel tired or painful.
This machine comes equipped with an HDD (hard disk drive). Do not
attempt to move the machine while the power is still on. Since any resulting
shock or vibration may cause damage to the hard disk, be sure to turn off
the power before attempting to move the machine.

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Cautions when handling consumables
CAUTION
Do not attempt to incinerate the toner container or the waste
toner box. Dangerous sparks may cause burns.
Keep the toner container and the waste toner box out of the
reach of children.
If toner happens to spill from the toner container or the waste
toner box, avoid inhalation and ingestion, as well as contact with
your eyes and skin.
• If you do happen to inhale toner, move to a place with fresh
air and gargle thoroughly with a large amount of water. If coughing
develops, contact a physician.
• If you do happen to ingest toner, rinse your mouth with water and drink
1 or 2 cups of water to dilute the contents of your stomach. If
necessary, contact a physician.
• If you do happen to get toner in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with
water. If there is any remaining tenderness, contact a physician.
• If toner does happen to get on your skin, wash with soap and water.
Do not attempt to force open or destroy the toner container or the
waste toner box.
If the optional Fax kit is installed and the main power switch is off,
transmitting/receiving Fax is disabled. Do not turn off the main power
switch, but press the Power key on the operation panel to enter Sleep
mode.
Other precautions
Return the exhausted toner container and waste toner box to your dealer
or service representative. The collected toner container and waste toner
box will be recycled or disposed in accordance with the relevant
regulations.
Store the machine while avoiding exposure to direct sunlight.
Store the machine in a place where the temperature stays below 40ºC
while avoiding sharp changes of temperature and humidity.
If the machine will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the
paper from the cassette and the Multi Purpose (MP) Tray, return it to its
original package and reseal it.

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Laser Safety
Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser
radiation emitted inside this machine is hermetically sealed within the protective
housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by user, no
radiation can leak from the machine.
This machine is classified as Class 1 laser product under IEC 60825.
Caution: Performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
These labels are attached to the laser scanner unit inside the machine and are not
in a user access area.
The label shown below is attached on the right side of the machine.

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Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of Power
Caution: The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the
equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the
equipment from the power source.
VORSICHT: Der Netzstecker ist die Hauptisoliervorrichtung! Die anderen Schalter
auf dem Gerät sind nur Funktionsschalter und können nicht verwendet werden,
um den Stromfluß im Gerät zu unterbrechen.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TO
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 1995/5/EC
Radio Frequency Transmitter
This machine contains the transmitter module. We, the manufacturer hereby
declare that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Radio Tag Technology
In some countries the radio tag technology used in this equipment to
identify the toner container may be subject to authorization and the use of
this equipment may consequently be restricted.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this
declaration relates is in conformity with the following specifications.
EN55024
EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN60950
EN60825-1
EN300330-1
EN300330-2

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About this Operation Guide
This Operation Guide contains the following chapters.
Chapter 1 - Part Names
Identifies machine parts and operation panel keys.
Chapter 2 - Preparation before Use
Explains adding paper, placing original, connecting the machine, and
necessary configurations before first use.
Chapter 3 - Basic Operation
Describes the procedures for basic copying, printing and scanning.
Chapter 4 - Optional Equipment
Introduces the convenient optional equipment available for this machine.
Chapter 5 - Maintenance
Describes cleaning and toner replacement.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting
Explains how to handle error messages, paper jams and other problems.
Appendix
Explains how to enter characters, and lists the machine specifications.

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Included Guides
The following guides are supplied with the machine. Refer to them as
necessary.
Operation Guide (This Guide)
Describes how to load paper, basic copy, print and scan operations, and
troubleshooting.
Advanced Operation Guide
Explains copying, printing and scanning features in depth, as well as
default settings.
Conventions in This Guide
The following conventions are used depending on the nature of the
description.
Convention Description Example
Bold Indicates the operation panel
key or a computer screen.
Press the Start key.
[Regular] Indicates the touch panel keys. Press [OK].
Italic Indicates the message
displayed on the touch panel.
Ready to copy is displayed.
Used to emphasize a key word,
phrase or references to
additional information.
For more information refer to Sleep and
Auto Sleep on page 3-4.
Note Indicates supplemental
information or operations for
reference.
NOTE:
Important Indicates items that are required
or prohibited so as to avoid
problems.
IMPORTANT:
Caution Indicates what must be
observed to prevent injury or
machine breakdown and how to
deal with it.
CAUTION: