Kyocera KM-4050, KM-5050, KM-3050 User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of 3050, 4050 and 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, 3050, 4050 and 5050 are referred to
as 30 ppm model, 40 ppm model and 50 ppm model respectively.

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 Saving Control Function.................................... viii

• Automatic 2-Sided Copy Function................................. viii

• Paper Recycling ............................................................ viii

• Energy Star (ENERGY STAR®) Program...................... viii

• Safety Conventions in This Guide...................................ix

• Caution / Warning Labels .................................................x

• Installation Precautions ................................................... xi

• Precautions for Use....................................................... xiii

• SAFETY OF LASER BEAM ......................................... xvii

• Safety Instructions Regarding the Disconnection of

Power ................................................................xix

• Warranty ............................................................ xx

OPERATION GUIDE i

Legal and Safety Information

Legal Information

Legal Restriction on Copying/Scanning

Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this guide without the prior
written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited.

• 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

Legal and Safety Information

• 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, Windows XP and Windows Vista 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 Linotype­Hell AG.

• ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC
ZapfDingbats are registered trademarks of International Type-face
Corporation.

®

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Legal and Safety Information

GPL

OpenSSL License

®

• UFST™ MicroType
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.

Firmware of this machine is using in part the GPL applied codes
(www.fsf.org/copyleft/gpl.html). Please access
“http://www.kyoceramita.com/gpl” for more information on how to make
GPL applied codes available.

Copyright (c) 1998-2006 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.

fonts by Monotype Imaging Inc. are installed in

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright

notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright

notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3 All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software

must display the following acknowledgment:
“This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project
for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)”

4 The names “OpenSSL Toolkit” and “OpenSSL Project” must not be

used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
without prior written permission.
For written permission, please contact [e-mail].

5 Products derived from this software may not be called “OpenSSL”

nor may “OpenSSL” appear in their names without prior written
permission of the OpenSSL Project.

6 Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following

acknowledgment: “This product includes software developed by the
OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://
www.openssl.org/)”

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT “AS IS”
AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE

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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

Original SSLeay License

Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young ([e-mail]) All rights
reserved.

This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young
([e-mail]). The implementation was written so as to conform
with Netscapes SSL.

Legal and Safety Information

This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the
following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions apply to all
code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code;
not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with this
distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder
is Tim Hudson ([e-mail]).

Copyright remains Eric Young’s, and as such any Copyright notices in the
code are not to be removed.

If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution
as the author of the parts of the library used.

This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in
documentation (online or textual) provided with the package.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1 Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this

list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright

notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3 All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software

must display the following acknowledgement:
“This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
([e-mail])”
The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the rouines from the library
being used are not cryptographic related :-).

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Legal and Safety Information

4 If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof)

from the apps directory (application code) you must include an
acknowledgement:
“This product includes software written by Tim Hudson
([e-mail])”

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO
EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or
derivative of this code cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be
copied and put under another distribution licence [including the GNU
Public Licence.]

Monotype Imaging License Agreement

1 Software shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable,

scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the
UFST Software.

2 You 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.

3 To 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.

4 You 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.

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5 This 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
terminated, you shall either return to Monotype Imaging or destroy all
copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as
requested.

6 You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt,

reverse engineer or decompile the Software.

7 Monotype Imaging warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery,

the Software will perform in accordance with Monotype Imaging­published 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.

8 Your 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.

9 Massachusetts 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 Saving Control Function

The device comes equipped with Sleep where printer and fax functions
remain in a waiting state but power consumption is still reduced to a
minimum when there is no activity with the device within a set amount of
time since the device was last used.

Sleep

The device automatically enters Sleep when 8 minutes have passed since
the device was last used. The amount of time of no activity that must pass
before Sleep is activated may be lengthened. For more information see
Sleep and Auto Sleep on page 3-4.

Automatic 2-Sided Copy Function

The Energy Star Program encourages the use of 2-sided copying which
reduces the load on the environment and this device 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 see Duplex
Copying on page 3-14.

Paper Recycling

The Energy Star Program encourages the use of recycled paper which
reduces the load on the environment and this device supports recycled
paper. Your sales or service representative can provide information about
recommended paper types.

Energy Star (ENERGY STAR®) Program

We have determined as a participating company in the International
Energy Star Program that this product is compliant with the standards laid
out in 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.

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.

Symbols

The U symbol indicates that the related section includes safety warnings.
Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol.

.... [General warning]

Legal and Safety Information

.... [Warning of danger of electrical shock]

.... [Warning of high temperature]

The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on
prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside
the symbol.

.... [Warning of prohibited action]

.... [Disassembly prohibited]

The z symbol indicates that the related section includes information on
actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are
indicated inside the symbol.

.... [Alert of required action]

.... [Remove the power plug from the outlet]

[Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground

....

connection]

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).

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Caution / Warning Labels

Caution / Warning 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.

High temperature inside. Do not
touch parts in this area, because
there is a danger of getting burned.

Do not incinerate toner and toner container.
Dangerous sparks may cause burn.

High temperature inside. Do not
touch parts in this area, because
there is a danger of getting burned.

Label inside the machine (Laser
radiation warning)

Moving parts inside. May cause
personal injury. Do not touch
moving parts.

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Installation Precautions

Environment

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.

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CAUTION

Other precautions

3 15/16"
10 cm

11 13/16"
30 cm

39 3/8"
100 cm

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

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Power supply/Grounding the machine

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.

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

Keep the plastic bags that are used with the machine away from
children. The plastic may cling to their nose and mouth causing
suffocation.

WARNING

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Precautions for Use

Cautions when using the machine

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.

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WARNING

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 plu g
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 d ama ge d, the re is a d ang er o f 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 servic e
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.

Do not open the front cover , turn of f the ma in power switch, or pull out th e
power plug during copying.

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.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

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, b e sure to turn off
the power before attempting to move the machine.

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In the event there is a problem with the machine’s HDD (hard disk drive),
stored data may be erased. It is recommended that important data be
backed up on a PC or other media. Be also sure to store originals of
important documents separately.

If using the optional Data Backup Kit, received fax data on the HDD can be
stored here and prevent accidental loss of data.

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.

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Other precautions

• 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.

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.

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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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SAFETY OF LASER BEAM

1. Safety of laser beam

This machine has been certified by the manufacturer to Class 1 level
under the radiation performance standards established by the
U.S.DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) in 1968. This
indicates that the product is safe to use during normal operation and
maintenance. The laser optical system, enclosed in a protective
housing and sealed within the external covers, never permits the
laser beam to escape.

2. The CDRH Act

A laser-product-related act was implemented on Aug. 2, 1976, by the
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA). This act prohibits the sale of laser products in
the U.S. without certification, and applies to laser products manufactured
after Aug. 1, 1976. The label shown below indicates compliance with the
CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the
United States. On this machine, the label is on the right.

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3050

COPYING MACHINE
120V 60Hz 11.5A

MACHINE
No.PPH

MANUFACTURED

FCC ID:E52B5J0151
Contains IC:1059B-B5J0151

MADE IN CHINA

4050

COPYING MACHINE
120V 60Hz 11.5A

MACHINE
No.PPJ

MANUFACTURED

FCC ID:E52B5J0151
Contains IC:1059B-B5J0151

MADE IN CHINA

5050

COPYING MACHINE
120V 60Hz 11.5A

MACHINE
No.PPK

MANUFACTURED

FCC ID:E52B5J0151
Contains IC:1059B-B5J0151

MADE IN CHINA

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3. Optical unit

4. Maintenance

When checking the optical unit, avoid direct exposure to the laser beam,
which is invisible. Shown at below is the label located on the cover of the
optical unit.

5. Safety switch

For safety of the service personnel, follow the maintenance instructions in
the other section of this manual.

The power to the laser unit is cut off when the front cover is opened.

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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.

Attention: Le débranchement de la fiche secteur est le seul moyen de
mettre l’appareil hors tension. Les interrupteurs sur l’appareil ne sont que
des interrupteurs de fonctionnement: ils ne mettent pas l’appareil hors
tension.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced device is prohibited.

CAUTION — The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

* The above warning is valid only in the United States of America.

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.

MERCURY WARNING

THE LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.

Other precautions (for users in California, the United States)

This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

.

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Warranty

NEW 3050/4050/5050 MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRODUCT LIMITED

WARRANTY

1. Kyocera Mita America, Inc. and Kyocera Mita Canada, Ltd. (both referred to as “Kyocera”)
warrant the Customer's new Multifunctional Product (referred to as “MFP”), and the new
accessories installed with the initial installation of the MFP, against any defects in material and
workmanship as follows. For model KM-3050 - one year from date of installation or
400,000copies/prints, whichever occurs first; and for models KM-4050 and KM-5050 - one year
from date of installation or 500,000 copies/prints,, whichever occurs first. In the event the MFP
or an accessory is found to be defective within the warranty period, Kyocera's only obligation
and the Customer's exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts. Kyocera shall
have no obligation to furnish labor.

2. This warranty is valid only for the original retail purchaser (referred to as the “Customer”) of a
new Kyocera MFP in the United States of America or Canada, based upon the country of
purchase.

3. In order to obtain performance of this warranty, the Customer must immediately notify the Authorized
Kyocera Dealer from whom the product was purchased. If the Kyocera Dealer is not able to provide
service, write to Kyocera at the address below for the name and address of the Authorized Kyocera
Dealer in your area, or check Kyocera’s Website at www.kyoceramita.com

./us.

4. This warranty does not cover MFP's or accessories which: (a) have become damaged due to
operator negligence, misuse, accidents, improper storage or unusual physical or electrical
stress, (b) have used parts or supplies which are not genuine Kyocera brand parts or supplies,
(c) have been serviced by a technician not employed by Kyocera or an Authorized Kyocera
Dealer, or (d) have had the serial number modified, altered, or removed.

5. This warranty does not cover Maintenance Kits or the components of Maintenance Kits, which
consist of the drum unit, the fixing unit, and the developing unit which have a separate warranty.

6. This warranty gives the Customer specific legal rights. The Customer may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state, or province to province. Neither the seller, nor any other
person, is authorized to extend the time period, or expand this warranty on behalf of Kyocera.

7. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND KYOCERA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO, AND KYOCERA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR, ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE OUT
OF THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE MFP.

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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 originals, 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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About this Operation Guide

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

keys or a computer screen.

[Regular] Indicates the touch panel keys. Press [OK].

Italic Indicates a message displayed

on the touch panel.

Used to emphasize a key word,
phrase or references to
additional information.

Note Indicates supplemental

information or operations for
reference.

Important Indicates items that are required

or prohibited so as to avoid
problems.

Caution Indicates what must be

observed to prevent injury or
machine breakdown and how to
deal with it.

Press the Start key.

Ready to copy is displayed.

For more information refer to Sleep and

Auto Sleep on page 3-4.

NOTE:

IMPORTANT:

CAUTION:

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Description of Operation Procedure

In this Operation Guide, continuous operation of the keys on the touch
panel is as follows:

About this Operation Guide

Actual procedure

Press [Copy].

T

Press [Next] of Quick Setup.

T

Press [T] twice.

T

Press [Change] of Original Image.

Description in this

Operation Guide

Press [Copy], [Next] of Quick
Setup, [T] twice, and then
[Change] of Original Image.

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Originals and Paper Sizes

This section explains the notation used in this guide when referring to sizes
of originals or paper sizes.

As with A4, B5 and Letter, which may be used either in the horizontal or
vertical direction, horizontal direction is indicated by an additional letter R
in order to indicate the orientation of the original/paper.

Placement direction Indicated size *

Vertical direction A4, B5, A5, B6,

B B

A6, 16K, Letter,
Statement

A A

Original

Paper

For the originals/paper, dimension A is longer
than B.

Horizontal direction A4-R, B5-R, A5-R,

B B

B6-R, A6-R, 16K­R, Letter-R,
Statement-R

A

Original

A

Paper

For the originals/paper, dimension A is shorter
than B.

* The size of the original/paper that can be used depends on the

function and source tray. For further details, refer to the page
detailing that function or source tray.

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Icons on the Touch Panel

The following icons are used to indicate originals and paper placement
directions on the touch panel.

Placement direction Originals Paper

Vertical direction

Horizontal direction

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Contents

Legal and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

About this Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

1Part Names

Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

2 Preparation before Use

Determining the Connection Method and Preparing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Configuring a Network (LAN Cable Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Accessing COMMAND CENTER (Settings for Network and Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Sending E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

User Login Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Selecting the Default Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Changing Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Loading Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

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3 Basic Operation

Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Sleep and Auto Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Adjusting the Operation Panel Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Touch Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Printing - Printing from Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Sending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Specifying Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Using Document Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Printing Documents Stored in Removable USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

Canceling/Viewing/Changing Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Checking Remaining Toner and Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

Quick Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

4 Optional Equipment

Overview of Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Document Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

3000 Sheet Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Built-in Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Document Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

3000 Sheet Document Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Job Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Document Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Key Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

FAX Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

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Data Backup Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Security Kit (USB Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

PDF Upgrade Kit (USB Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

5 Maintenance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Toner Container and Waste Toner Box Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

6 Troubleshooting

Solving Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Responding to Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix-1

Character Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix-2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix-6

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Index-1

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