Kyocera KM-4220 User Manual

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

F-4220

ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly before use. After reading, maintain it in good condition and keep
it together with the Instruction Handbook for your copier.

ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly
before use. After reading, maintain it in good condition
and keep it together with the Instruction Handbook for
your copier.
Refer to the Instruction Handbook for your copier for
information on the service representative for your product.

The sections of this handbook and parts of the product marked
with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user,
other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct
and safe usage of the product. The symbols and their
meanings are indicated below.

DANGER: Indicates that serious injury or even death will
very possibly result from insufficient attention to or incorrect
compliance with the related points.

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

...............[General warning]

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 ●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 product to an outlet

with ground connection]

Please contact your service representative to order a
replacement if the safety warnings in the handbook are illegible
or if the handbook itself is missing. (fee required)

Contents

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS.....................................2

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ...............................................3

Names of parts........................................................................4

Cautions During Copying ......................................................5

Various Modes ........................................................................5

Sort Mode................................................................................5

Group Mode.............................................................................5

Sort-Staple Mode.....................................................................5

Booklet copy Mode..................................................................5

Troubleshootiong ...................................................................7

A. How to handle paper jam at finisher....................................7

B. How to replenish finisher stapler.........................................8

C. How to handle finisher stapler jam......................................9

D. How to handle paper jam at saddle stitcher......................11

E. How to replenish saddle stitcher stapler............................12

F. How to handle saddle stitcher stapler jam.........................13

Specifications .......................................................................15

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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

■ Environment

CAUTION

• Avoid placing the product on or in locations which are
unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the
product to fall down or fall over. This type of situation
presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the

product..........................................................................

• 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. .........................................................

Other precautions

• Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe
operation and performance of the product. Install in an
air-conditioned room (recommended room
temperature: around 20°C (68°F), humidity: around
65% RH) and avoid the following locations when
selecting a site for the product.

• 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.

■

Power supply/Grounding the product

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 in contact with the prongs on the plug, it

may cause a fire or electric shock. ...............................

• Always connect the product 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

• The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect
device. Ensure that the socket/outlet is
located/installed near the equipment and is easily
accessible.

■

Handling of plastic bags

WARNING

• Keep the plastic bags that are used with this product
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 product

WARNING

• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with
water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or
near the product. This type of situation presents a
danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall

inside. .........................................................................

• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair any of
the product’s cords. DO NOT place heavy objects on
any cord, pull them, bend them 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 product
or its parts as there is a danger of injury, fire or

electrical shock. ..........................................................

• If the product or copier becomes excessively hot,
smoke appears, there is an odd smell, or any other
abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or
electrical shock. Turn the main switch to the copier
OFF (O) immediately, remove the power plugs of
both the product and the copier from the outlet and

contact your service representative. ...........................

• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids,
etc.) falls into the product, turn the main switch to the
copier OFF (O) immediately. Next, remove the power
plug to the product from the outlet to avoid the
danger of fire or electrical shock and then contact
your service representative. If you do not take these

steps, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. .....

• 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. ......................

CAUTION

•

DO NOT pull on the power cord to remove the power
plug from the outlet. If you pull on the power cord, 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 all power plugs from the outlet
when moving the product. If either of the cords are
damaged, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock.

• If the product will not be used for an extended period
of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from
the outlet for safety purposes during the time the

product is not in use. ..................................................

• For safety purposes, ALWAYS the main switch to the
copier OFF (O) and remove the power plugs of both
the product and the copier from the outlet when

performing cleaning operations on the product. .........

• DO NOT touch the copy tray when moving the

product as there is a danger of injury..........................

• If dust accumulates within the product, 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 prior to seasons of
high humidity. Consult with your service
representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the

internal parts of the product. ......................................

Other precautions

• DO NOT place heavy objects on the product or
cause other damage to the product.

• When lifting or moving the product, 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 handbook.

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1 Saddle eject tray 1 (Finished copies are delivered to this

tray.)

2 Saddle eject tray 2 (Printed sheets are delivered to this

tray.)

3 Saddle stitcher section tray (Stitched sheets are delivered

to this tray.)

4 Finisher release button (Handle to separate the finisher

from the copier.)

5 Front cover (Open for adding staples for the finisher or for

some other purposes.)

6 Front lower cover (Open when a misfeed occurs in the

saddle stitcher, for adding staples for the saddle stitcher or
for some other purposes.)

7 Top cover (Open when a misfeed occurs in the finisher or

for some other purposes.)

8 Finisher unit

9 Finisher unit lever (Handle for adding staples for the

finisher or when a staple jam occurs in the finisher.)

0 Staple holder (Staples are set here.)
! Stitcher unit
@ Stitcher handle (Manipulate when a misfeed occurs in the

saddle stitcher.)

# Entrance guide section handle (Manipulate when a

misfeed occurs in the saddle stitcher.)

$ Buffer roller cover handle 1 (Open when a misfeed occurs

in the finisher or for some other purposes.)

% Buffer roller cover handle 2 (Open when a misfeed occurs

in the finisher or for some other purposes.)

Names of parts

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Cautions During Copying

* If finished copies come out curled or are stacked unevenly, turn

the paper in the cassette over and set it again.

* If the flap of envelopes is triangular, copies may be stacked

unevenly in the tray.

Cautions During Copying/

Various Modes

Various Modes
Sort Mode

This mode automatically sorts copies made from multiple originals
into identical sets.

Group Mode

This mode automatically groups copies made from multiple
originals, with all the copies produced from an individual original
grouped together in one set.

Sort-Staple Mode

This mode automatically sorts and then staples each copy set.

Booklet copy Mode

The booklet copy mode can be used for making a bound pamphlet
simply.

1. Booklet copy function
This mode can be used to copy one-sided / duplex originals onto
two-page, duplex copies in such a way that the finished copies can
be stacked and folded into a booklet format.

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Various Modes

2. Booklet + cover copy mode
This mode can be used to include covers, either blank or with an
image copied onto the front cover, with the output when carrying
out booklet copying.

3. Stitching mode
This mode can be used to copy duplex or one sided originals into
duplex copies with two pages on each side and to staple the copies
arranged in order of page into a booklet with a cover such as a
weekly magazine or a pamphlet.

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A. How to handle paper jam at finisher

1.Hold the part of the finisher shown in the below illustration, and
release the finisher from the machine body.

Troubleshooting

2.Remove the paper sticking out from the finisher.

3.Open the top cover, and check the inside.

4.Open buffer cover, and remove the jam paper.

5.Lift up the buffer roller, and remove the jam paper.

6.Set back the buffer roller and close the buffer cover and top
cover.

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Troubleshooting

7.Attach the finisher to the machine body.

8.Then follow the instruction displayed on the front panel.

B. How to replenish finisher stapler

When a message of replenishing stapler displays at front panel,
follow below procedure to replenish.

1.Open the front cover.

2.Release the green lever down.

3.The stapler unit will come out a little, so pull it out.

4.Hold both right and left end of the empty stapler case, and take it
out from the unit.

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5.Set the new stapler case to the unit.
Note:

Stapler can only be set one at a time. Please use the stapler
exclusive use for this model.

Troubleshooting

6.Remove the tape holding the stapler straight upward.

7.Fit the stapler unit all the way to the machine, until the green
lever goes up.

8.Check that the stapler unit is fixed in the machine, and close the
front cover.

C. How to handle finisher stapler jam

When a message of finisher stapler jam displays at front panel,
follow below procedure.

1.Remove the paper on the tray which is there waiting to be
stapled.

2.Open the front cover.

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Troubleshooting

3.Release the green cover down.

4.The stapler unit will come out a little, hold the right and left side,
and pull the unit out.

5.Push down the stapler cartridge lever down.

6.Remove the stapler which you can slide it out from the unit.

7.Set back the stapler cartridge lever.

8.Put the stapler unit back to the machine, and close front cover.

Note:
After the front cover is closed, the machine will automatically
operates empty stapling. This way, the stapler will come to the
original position.

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D. How to handle paper jam at saddle stitcher

When a message of saddle stitcher jam displays at front panel,
follow below procedure.

1.Hold the part of the finisher shown in the below illustration, and
release the finisher from the machine body.

Troubleshooting

2.Open front lower cover.

3.Turn the knob at the right side.

4.Turn the knob at the left side by pressing it while turning.

5.Remove the jam paper.

6.Remove the jam paper at the entrance guide section.

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Troubleshooting

7.Close the front lower cover.

8.Attach the saddle finisher to the machine body.

9.Then follow the instruction displayed on the front panel.

E. How to replenish saddle stitcher stapler

When a message of replenishing saddle stitcher stapler displays at
front panel, follow below procedure.

1.Open front lower cover.

2.Pull out the stitcher unit.

3.Pull the stitcher handle of the stitcher unit toward you, then lift it
open.

4.Remove the empty cartridge by holding right and left side.

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5.Install new cartridge.
Note:

When replenishing, replace both stapler at once.

Troubleshooting

6.Pull the stitcher toward you, then fit back the stitcher to the
original position.

7.Push back the stitcher unit in, and close front lower cover.

F. How to handle saddle stitcher stapler jam

When a message of saddle stitcher stapler jam displays at front
panel, follow below procedure.

1.Open front lower cover.

2.Pull out the stitcher unit.

3.Pull the stitcher handle of the stitcher unit toward you, then lift it
open.

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Troubleshooting

4.Remove the stapler cartridge by pulling both end.

5.Push down A, then lift up the B.

6.Remove the stapler which is caught, then push B back to the
position.

7.Install back the cartridge.

8.Pull the stitcher toward you, then fit back the stitcher to the
original position.

9.Push back the stitcher unit in, and close front lower cover.

Note:
Please confirm that after closing front cover, the machine empty
staples couple times until it comes to the original position.

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Specifications

1. Finisher section

Item

Stacking system

Stacking orientation

Paper sizes to be

stacked

Paper mass

Number of bins

Mode types

Stacking capacity

Mixed set stacking

capacity

Number of stapled

sheets

Applicable staples

Staple detection

Manual stapling

Acceptable paper

sizes for stapling

Paper detection

Dimensions

Mass

Power supply

Non staple­sort

Staple-sort

Small sizes
(Note 1)

Large sizes
(Note 1)

Small sizes
(Note 1)

Large sizes
(Note 1)

Tray 1: 147 mm high (1,000 sheets) (Note 2)
Tray 2: 147 mm high (1,000 sheets) (Note 2)

Tray 1: 74 mm high (500 sheets)
Tray 2: 74 mm high (500 sheets)

Tray 1: 110 mm / 30 sets (750 sheets) (Note 2)
Tray 2: 110 mm / 30 sets (750 sheets) (Note 2)

Tray 1: 74 mm / 30 sets (500 sheets)
Tray 2: 74 mm / 30 sets (500 sheets)

Small sizes
Large sizes

50 sheets
30 sheets

With 80 g/m2paper and two
sheets of thick paper (covers)

Model name: 36882040
Provided
Not provided

One-location stapling

One location, oblique
stapling (oblique
stapling)

Front side

Rear side
Rear side
A3, B4, A4, B5, 11" x 17", LTR

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 11" x 17",
LGL, LTR, LTRR

A3, B4, A4, B5, 11" x 17", LTR
A4R, LTRR, LGL

Provided
669 mm (W) x 582 mm (D) x 1,053 mm (H)
52 kg
DC 24V is supplied from the machine body.

Size mixing: 44 mm or less (300 sheets)
Size mixing with stapling: 22 mm or less (150 sheets/30 sets)

Non-sort stacking: Trays 1 and 2
Sort stacking: Trays 1 and 2
Staple stacking: Trays 1 and 2

Trays 1 and 2

64 - 200 g/m

2

AB series: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, B4, B5, B5R, postcard
Inch series: 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMT, STMTR

Face down stacking
Face up stacking

Trays 1 and 2: Tray rising and falling system

Description

Note 1: The number of sheets in the stacking capacity is calculated based on 80 g/m2paper for reference.
Note 2: The consistency of the number of sheets in the stacking capacity more than 750 sheets is not guaranteed.
Note 3: The precision of the stacking height is ± 7 mm.

Reference
Small sizes are A4, A5, A5R, B5, postcard, LTR, STMT, and STMTR.
Large sizes are A3, B4, A4R, B5R, LTRR, 11" x 17", and LGL.

Two-location stapling

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Specifications

2. Saddle stitcher section

Item

Stitching system

Paper sizes

Specifications for

stapling

Model name: 59982040
Provided

A3, B4, A4R, 11" x 17", and LTRR

Center stapling, folded into two

Description

Number of sheets

Without stitching: 1 sheet
With stitching : 2 - 15 sheets

(including one cover)

Paper mass

64 g/m2- 80 g/m2(up to 200 g/m2for a cover) (Note 1)

Stacking capacity

11- to 15-sheet sets: 10, 6- to 10-sheet sets: 15, 5-sheet or less sets: 25
Stapling location
Staple capacity
Applicable staples
Staple detection
Manual stapling
Folding system
Folding mode
Folding location

Folding location adjustment function

Provided

Not provided

Center of paper

Folded into two

Roller pressure folding

2,000 staples

Two locations (even distance from the center, fixed distance)

Specifications for

folding

Note 1: Special papers, postcard, and transparency film are not acceptable.

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WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

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

WARNING

This is Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

* The above warning is valid only in Australia.

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.

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.

A1

This machine has passed
all quality controls and
final inspection.

2000. 7

5C180031B