Kyocera KM-6230 Operation Guide
Print/Scan System (L)
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
AL WAYS 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.
Trademark Information
• MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Pac kard Company.
• PostScript is a registered trademark 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.
• PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of America and other corporations.
• TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• This product was developed using Tornado, the real-time operating system (ROTS) general development environment
from Wind River Systems, Inc.
• This printer uses PeerlessPrintXL, a PCL compatibility system developed by Peerless Group, to emulate the HP
LaserJet Printer Control Language (PCL6). PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of Peerless Group (Redondo Beach, CA
90278, U.S.A.).
• KPDL is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation.
All other company and product names contained in this Instruction Handbook are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. The designations ™ and ® will not be used in this handbook.
About this Instruction Handbook
This Instruction Handbook is meant to be read when the Printer Board is installed in your copier and the copier is to be
used as a printer, as well as when the Scanner Board is installed and the copier is to be used as a scanner. It explains
operations on using the machine as a printer and a scanner as well as installing the included software for either purpose.
As the required set-up and configurations for the printer or scanner may differ depending upon the environment in use in
the connected computer, please read those sections related to your specific computer environment and perform the
appropriate set-up and configuration explained there. It is additionally recommended that set-up and configuration be
performed under your network administrator's instructions and observation.
This handbook should also be read and used together with the appropriate On-Line Manual that is on the included
CD-ROMs. Refer to the following "Using the On-Line Manual".
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Using the On-Line Manual
The CD-ROMs included with this product contain a PDF (Printer Description File) that explains how to use the required
applications when using your copier as a printer or a scanner. The included CD-ROMs are as follows:
● CD-ROM (Printer edition)
• Printer Driver for Windows 95 and Windows 98
• Printer Driver for Windows NT 4.0
• Printer Driver for Windows 2000
• Utilities
● CD-ROM (Scanner edition)
• Installing the Network Scanner System
• Basic Image Scanning
• Utilities
Opening the On-Line Manual
Carry out the following procedure to open and view the On-Line Manual.
1. Insert the appropriate CD-ROM (Printer or Scanner edition) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The Main Menu
screen for set-up will automatically appear.
2. Click on Documents in the Main Menu screen in order to access the desired On-Line Manual
for viewing.
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Contents
Section 1 Preparation (Printer/Scanner) ............................................ 1-1
1-1 Names of Parts ................................................................................................1-1
● Main Body ....................................................................................................1-1
● Operation Panel ...........................................................................................1-1
1-2 Accessories......................................................................................................1-2
1-3 Included Software (main contents of CD-ROMs) .............................................1-2
1-4 Required Items.................................................................................................1-2
Section 2 Using the Printer ................................................................. 2-1
2-1 Setting up the Printer .......................................................................................2-1
(1) Connecting the printer cable.......................................................................2-1
(2) Installing the Printing System software.......................................................2-1
2-2 Installing the Printer Driver...............................................................................2-2
(1) System Conditions......................................................................................2-2
(2) Installing the Printer Driver .........................................................................2-3
2-3 Paper ...............................................................................................................2-5
(1) Paper acceptable for the drawer ................................................................2-5
(2) Paper acceptable for the stack bypass tray................................................2-5
2-4 Operation .........................................................................................................2-7
(1) Issuing printing commands.........................................................................2-7
(2) Canceling printing.......................................................................................2-8
(3) FORM FEED (Force-printing).....................................................................2-8
2-5 Printer Configuration ........................................................................................2-9
(1) Making a test print ......................................................................................2-9
(2) Printer default settings................................................................................2-9
(3) Network settings ....................................................................................... 2-11
(4) Making settings in the Job Storage tab ....................................................2-13
(5) Printing when the management function is on..........................................2-14
2-6 When This Message is Displayed ..................................................................2-15
2-7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................2-17
(1) When you think there is trouble ................................................................2-17
2-8 Specifications .................................................................................................2-18
Section 3 Using the Scanner............................................................... 3-1
3-1 Setting Up the Scanner ....................................................................................3-1
(1) Outline and Network Diagram ....................................................................3-1
(2) Connecting the Scanner to the Computer Network ....................................3-2
(3) Changing the Network Default Settings .....................................................3-2
● Setting the Scanner Address ......................................................................3-3
● DHCP Setting..............................................................................................3-3
● Changing the Management Pin Code for the Scanner ...............................3-3
3-2 Setting Up the Scanner Software.....................................................................3-4
(1) System requirements..................................................................................3-4
(2) Using the Network Scanner........................................................................3-5
(3) Installing the Scanner Driver (TWAIN) .......................................................3-5
(4) Installing the Required Utility ......................................................................3-5
3-3 Operation at the Scanner .................................................................................3-6
(1) Scanning an Image Using TWAIN..............................................................3-6
(2) Scanning & Sending an Image Using PCScan...........................................3-6
(3) Sending an Image Using E-mail .................................................................3-8
(4) The Function Set-up Screen.......................................................................3-9
3-4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 3-11
3-5 Scanner Specifications ..................................................................................3-12
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Section 1 Preparation (Printer/Scanner)
1-1 Names of Parts
● Main Body
1 Parallel interface connector
Connect a bi-directional parallel cable here
when you will use the copier as a local
printer.
2 Ethernet cable connector A
Connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or
10BASE-2 cable here when you will use the
copier as a network printer.
3 Ethernet cable connector B
Connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or
10BASE-2 cable here when you will use the
copier as a network scanner.
4 Main switch
Turn this switch ON ( | ) first, prior to using
the printer or scanner.
● Operation Panel
5 T ouch panel
Displays the various operation menus, etc., as well as indicating
the status of the machine. Set-up and configuration is accomplished by lightly touching the corresponding area on the panel.
* DO NOT press on the panel with pointed objects or wooden,
metal or other hard objects. All keys, tabs and indications shown
on the touch panel will be referred to throughout this handbook
in quotation marks.
6 Data/Error indicator
Blinks or lights during communication with a computer. Blinks or
lights red when an error has occurred during communication.
7 Copier/Printer/Scanner key
Press this key to switch between copy, printer and scanning
operation.
8 Start key
Set the desired original and press this key to start the scanning
operation.
9 Numeric keys
Press these keys when you want to enter a desired value for one
of the various settings.
0 Reset key
Press this key when you want to reset a value that was entered
for one of the various settings.
! Brightness adjustment control dial
Turn this dial when you want to adjust the brightness of the touch
panel.
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Section 1 Preparation (Printer/Scanner)
1-2 Accessories
Prior to using the printer/scanner for the first time, verify that the following accessories are included with this product.
• 1 CD-ROM (Printer Drivers)
• 1 CD-ROM (Scanner Utilities)
• 1 CD-ROM (TWAIN-compatible application)
• NIC (Network Interface Card) [For Scanner]
• Instruction Handbook
1-3 Included Software (main contents of CD-ROMs)
● CD-ROM (Printer Drivers)
• Printer Drivers
• Printer Utilites
• Acrobat Reader
• On-Line Manual
● CD-ROM (Scanner Utilities)
• Scanner File Utility
• Scanner Delivery Utility
• Network TWAIN Source
• Acrobat Reader
• On-Line Manual
Preparation (Printer/Scanner)
Using the Printer
1-4 Required Items
You must have on hand one of the following cables as appropriate to your computer network environment.
• Parallel cable (IEEE 1284 compliant)
• 100BASE-TX
• 10BASE-T
• 10BASE-2
* If you purchase the optional Network Card for the Printer, it will be
possible to use this copier as a network printer. For details, contact
your service representative or service centre.
* When you use a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable, make sure it is a shielded cable.
Using the Scanner
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Section 2Using the Printer
2-1 Setting up the Printer
(1) Connecting the printer cable
Caution
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ALWAYS turn the printer and the computer OFF before
connecting the printer cable.
Turn the main switch, located on the left side of the printer,
OFF (O).
Connect a printer cable to the parallel interface connector or
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Ethernet cable connector that is located on the right rear
side of the machine.
* If you are connected to a network through a Ethernet
connection, it is necessary to make the appropriate
network settings. (Refer to “(3) Network settings”,
page 2-11.)
(2) Installing the Printing System software
Carry out the following procedure to install the Printing System
software that is appropriate to the operating system that is in use on
your computer.
The following Printing System software is available with this product.
• Printer Drivers
• Printer Manuals
• Printer Utility softs
Refer to the corresponding section for the appropriate installation
procedure for each software package.
* The printer is compatible for use with computers running
Windows 98.
Refer to the explanations for Windows 95 when attempting to
perform set-up and operational procedures under Windows 98.
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2-1
Turn the main switch to the printer back ON ( | ).
Section 2 Using the Printer
2-2 Installing the Printer Driver
This chapter explains the required operating conditions for the printer driver and how to install it. The printer driver hands over the print data
created by Windows applications to the printer.
* For details of the functions of the printer driver, refer to the “Printing System On Line Manual” of the Printing System instruction manual.
(1) System Conditions
● Windows 95
Operating system IBM PC / AT or compatible
System
requirements
Recomended
requirements
CD-ROM drive
Parallel interface port
● Windows 98
CPU
RAM
HDD
CPU
RAM
HDD
i486SX 25 MHz or more
8 MB or more
10 MB or more
Pentium 90 MHz or more
16 MB or more
10 MB or more
1 drive
IEEE 1284 1port
Preparation (Printer/Scanner)
Operating IBM PC / AT or compatible
System
requirements
Recomended
requirements
CD-ROM drive
Parallel interface port
● Windows NT 4.0
Operating IBM PC / AT or compatible
System
requirements
Recomended
requirements
CD-ROM drive
Parallel interface port
CPU
RAM
HDD
CPU
RAM
HDD
CPU
RAM
HDD
CPU
RAM
HDD
i486DX 66 MHz or more
16 MB or more
10 MB or more
Pentium 90 MHz or more
32 MB or more
10 MB or more
1 drive
IEEE 1284 1port
i486SX 25 MHz or more
16 MB or more
10 MB or more
Pentium 90 MHz or more
32 MB or more
10 MB or more
1 drive
IEEE 1284 1port
Using the Printer
Using the Scanner
● Windows 2000
Operating IBM PC / AT or compatible
System
requirements
Recomended
requirements
CD-ROM drive
Parallel interface port
CPU
RAM
HDD
CPU
RAM
HDD
Pentium 133 MHz or more
64MB or more
10 MB or more
Pentium 133 MHz or more
64 MB or more
10 MB or more
1 drive
IEEE 1284 1port
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Section 2 Using the Printer
(2) Installing the Printer Driver
Install the printer driver as follows:
* The printer can be connected to the computer by one of the
following two methods: local or network. If you want to connect
them through network, refer to the operation manual of the
operating system (OS).
* The screens shown in the following explanation are those
displayed when installing the printer driver for Windows 95/98.
* The actual screen is still under development for Windows 95/98
(English OS).
Start Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or
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Windows 2000.
* If any applications are currently running, exit them.
Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the printer into the
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CD-ROM drive.
A start window will appear.
Select the printer you are using, then click Next.
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The language to be used can be selected. Select the
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desired language from the box, then click Next.
Click Install Driver in the lower left corner of the window.
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* If the start window does not appear even if the CD-ROM is
inserted, double-click My Computer on the desktop, then
double-click the CD-ROM icon.
The Setup Wizard window will appear, so click Next.
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A list of printer models will appear.
Select the driver type.
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From the list, select the type of driver to be installed, then
click Next.
* (XL) Driver: Extension Driver for Windows 95/98
KPDL2 Driver: Adobe PostScript2 Printer Driver
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Section 2 Using the Printer
Select the connection type: Local or Network.
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• Local: The printer is connected directly to the parallel port.
• Network: The printer is connected to the printer via
network (using a network interface).
* If Local is selected, proceed to step 10. If Network is
selected, proceed to step 9.
Enter the network queue name or the path for the network
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queue in the box.
A name can be assigned to your printer.
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Specify a new name or select the desired name from the
list, then click Next.
Installation of the printer driver will start.
Specify whether this printer is to be used as the default
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printer.
Click Yes if so, or click No if not.
The settings you have made so far will appear. If they are
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correct, click Next.
Installation of the printer driver will start.
To exit installation, click End.
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Preparation (Printer/Scanner)
To select another network queue name, press Browse.
If you are going to use a local port for the network queue,
click the check box displayed below, then proceed to
step 10.
Otherwise, proceed to step 11.
Select a printer port. From the list, select the desired port,
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then click Next.
Using the Printer
* If you want to add another printer driver, click Add Printer
and then repeat the same procedure.
Installation of the printer driver is now complete.
Using the Scanner
* Normally, set to LPT1.
* When installing the printer driver for Windows NT, the Add
LPR Port button will appear below the box, so press the
button to set the desired LPR printer.
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Section 2 Using the Printer
2-3 Paper
(1) Paper acceptable for the drawer
• Plain paper (64 g/m2): 500 sheets
• Recycled paper (64 g/m2): 500 sheets
• Color paper (64 g/m2): 500 sheets
* Acceptable weight: 64 g/m2 - 80 g/m
* Acceptable sizes: A5R - A3, Folio
* For information regarding setting paper, refer to the Instruction
Handbook for your copier.
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(2) Paper acceptable for the stack bypass tray
• Plain paper (64 g/m2): 100 sheets
• Recycled paper (64 g/m2): 100 sheets
• OHP transparencies: 25 sheets
• Postcard: 25 sheets
• Envelopes (DL, C5): 10 sheets
● Setting envelopes in the stack bypass tray
Carry out the following procedure when setting envelopes in the
stack bypass tray. Be sure also to enter into the printer’s operation
panel the size of the envelope as it corresponds to the envelope
type. (Refer to the sizes at right and carry out the following procedure
to enter the appropriate size in the operation panel of the printer.)
Envelope Type Size That Should Be Entered
DL 220 mm x 110 mm
C5 229 mm x 162 mm
Open the stack bypass tray.
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Adjust the insert guides to match the size of the envelope.
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* Acceptable weight: 45 g/m2 - 200 g/m
* Acceptable sizes: A5R - A3, Folio
It is additionally possible to set custom size paper other than those
sizes noted above as long as the dimensions of that paper are
within:
Width: 98 mm - 297 mm, Length: 148 mm - 432 mm
* When using OHP transparencies, flip through them to separate the
sheets before setting them into the stack bypass tray.
* For information regarding setting paper, refer to the Instruction
Handbook for your copier.
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2-5
Section 2 Using the Printer
Close the flap on the envelopes and, with the envelopes
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face up (flap side down) and the flap towards the rear of the
copier, slide them along the guides and into the stack
bypass tray, as far as they will go.
* If a mistake is made in setting an envelope, the direction
of printing and the surface that printing is accomplished
onto will not be as expected.
Press the Copier/Printer/Scanner switching key to switch to
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the screen for printer operation.
Press the “CUSTOM SIZES” key. The custom size setting
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screen will appear.
Press the “–” or “+” key to select the desired width and
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length. The width can be adjusted between 98 mm 297 mm, and the length between 148mm - 432 mm.
Preparation (Printer/Scanner)
Press the “END” key. The message display will return to the
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printer function screen.
Using the Printer
Using the Scanner
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