
THE RIGHT MULTIFUNCTIONAL
FOR YOUR
The new TASKalfa 180, 220, 181 and 221 are highly flexible multifunctional devices for documents up to A3 in
size. Output speeds of up to 18/22 pages per minute (A4) and 8/10 pages per minute (A3) give them enough
power to take care of your everyday tasks and answer your growing office demands. Their image resolution of
600 dpi with 256 greyscales means that copy quality is superb. Add optional print (TASKalfa 180/220), scan and
fax functions for even greater flexibility or an additional paper cassette to keep the work flowing on larger jobs.
Alternatively, choose the optional duplex unit for double-sided printing to reduce your paper costs and make
these economical multifunctionals even more efficient and environmentally conscious. Whatever your needs,
the flexibility, compact design and user-friendly operation of the TASKalfa 181, 220, 181 and 221 make them
the right choice for your office.
TEAM
EFFICIENCY FOR YOUR OFFICE
Excellent functionality, reliability and productivity – all in a stylish new design: that sums up KYOCERA’s
new TASKalfa range. The exceptional reliability of KYOCERA’s long-life components forms the basis for
this range of office devices. From the bottom cassette grip all the way up to the convenient control
panel, everything has been designed and optimised to provide maximum functionality.
TASKalfa 180/220 & 181/221 HIGHLIGHTS:
Up to 18/22ppm A4 and 8/10ppm A3
Time to first copy: 5.7 seconds or less
Standard network print function (TASKalfa181/221)
Optional GDI print function (TASKalfa 180/220)
Optional duplex unit for cost-saving double-sided printing
Optional 50-sheet reversing document processor for effortless copying, scanning and faxing
600 dpi laser technology with 256 greyscale copying for crisp text and realistic photos
TASKalfa 180/220/181: 350-sheet, standard paper capacity (expandable to 1,250 sheets)
TASKalfa 221: 650-sheet standard paper capacity (expandable to 1,250 sheets)
standard paper capacity (expandable to 1,300 sheets)
Long-life components for exceptional efficiency and reliability

TASKalfa 180/220 & 181/221
A3 MONOCHROME MULTIFUNCTIONALS
The TASKalfa 180, 220, 181 and 221 incorporate extremely durable components that guarantee efficient and reliable operation to
meet the demanding requirements of busy office environments. They provide effective productivity and maximise uptime whilst
ensuring a minimum impact on the environment.
General
Technology: KYOCERA Laser, Mono component
Type: Desktop
Engine speed
TA SKal fa 18 0/181: M ax . 18/8 pag es p er minut e A4/A 3
TASKalfa 220/221: Max. 22/10 pages per minute A4/A3
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi 256 greyscales (scan/copy),
Fast 1,200 dpi (1,800 dpi level x 600 dpi), 2,400 x 60 0 dpi
with KIR (print)
Warm-up time: 17.2 seconds or less from power on
Time to first copy: 5.7 seconds or less
Dimensions (W x D x H)
TASKalfa 180/220: 568 x 546 x 502mm
TASKalfa 181: 568 x 594 x 502mm
TASKalfa 221: 568 x 594 x 607mm
Weight
T A S K a l f a 1 8 0 / 2 2 0 : A p p r o x 3 3 k g
TASKalfa 181: Approx 34kg
T A S K a l f a 2 2 1 : A p p r o x . 4 0 k g
Power source: AC 220 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
TASKalfa 180: Printing: 424 W – Stand-by: 60 W –
Sleep monde: 2.6 W
TASKalfa 220: Printing: 437 W - Stand-by: 60 W Sleep mo de: 2.6 W
TASKalfa 181: Printing: 421 W - Stand-by: 63 W Sleep mo de: 6.2 W
TASKalfa 221: Printing: 450 W – Stand- by: 63 W –
Sleep mo de: 6.2 W
Noise (ISO 7779/9296)
Printing: 65. 3/66.7 dB(A)
Stand-by: 40 dB(A)
Safety standards
GS, TÜV, CE
These units are manufacture d according to ISO 9001 quality
standard and ISO 14001 environment al standard.
Paper handling
All paper capacities quoted are based on a paper thickness
of max. 0.11mm. Please use paper recommended by
KYOCERA under normal environmental conditions.
Input capacity
TASKalfa 180/220/181: 300-sheet universal pap er cassette,
64-105 g/m
50-sheet multi -purpose tray, 45-160 g/m
Ledger, Letter, Legal, Folio, Cus tom (98 x 148mm to 297 x
432mm); max. 1,250 sheets (4 paper feeders)
TASKalfa 221: 2 x 300-sheet universal paper casset te
64–105 g/m
50-sheet multi -purpose tray, 45–160 g/m
Ledger, Letter, Legal, Folio, Cus tom (98 x 148mm to
297 x 432mm); max . 1,250 sheet s (4 paper feeders)
Output capacity: 250 sheets face -down
Copy functions
Max. original size: A3
Continuous copying: 1–999
Memory capacity
TASKalfa 180/220: Standard 32MB, max. 160MB
TASKalfa 181/221: Standar 6 4MB, max, 192MB (1 additional slot
for 128MB)
Zoom range: 25–400 % in 1 % s teps
Present magnification ratios: TASKalfa 181/221: 5R / 5E
Exposure mode: auto, manual
Image adjustments: text + photo, text , photo
Digital copy features
Energy s ave mode, interrupt copy, scan-once-print-many,
electronic sort, rotate sort, rotate sort copy*, automatic
paper selection, duplex**, stapling***, layout mode (2-in-1,
4-in-1), split copy, margin shift, border erase, ECOcopy
mode, program key mo de, depar tment code (100)
2
, A3, A4, A5, Ledger, letter, Legal, Folio
2
, A3, A4, A5, Ledger, Letter, Legal, Folio
2
, A3, A4, A5, A6,
2
, A3, A4, A5, A6,
* PF-420 is required on TASKalfa 180/220/181
** DU-420 required
***Only available with TASKalfa 181/221, DF-420 required
Print func tions (TASKalfa 180/220 option)
CPU
ARM 946-S @ 150MHz, Flex R1SC
Memory
32MB
Emulations
Host-based printing system for all current Windows
operating systems
Standard Interface
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)
Print func tions (TASKalfa 181/221 option)
CPU Power PC 440 @ 50 0 MHz
Memory Standard 128MB, max. 1,152MB
(1 additional slot for 1GB) + hard disc drive
Interfaces
Standard interface
USB 2.0 (High-speed), 10Base -T/100Base-T X standar d, KUIO
LV Option interface slot, CF card Option interface slot
Multiple interface connection (MIC)
MIC allow s for simultaneous data transfer via up to three
interfaces, with each inter face having its own virtual printer.
Emulations
P CL 6 (5e/XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3 compatible) with
Automatic Emulation Sensing (AE S) KC-GL, Line Printer, IBM
Proprinter X24E, EPSON LQ- 850, Diablo 630
Operating Systems
All current Windows operating systems, Mac OS X Version
10.2 or higher, UNIX LINUX, as well as other operating
systems on request.
Controller language: PRESCRIBE IIe
Fonts
80 outline fonts (PCL), 136 outline font s(KPDL3),
1 bitmap font, 45 types of one- dimensional bar codes ,
plus two-dimensional bar code PDF-417
Print features
eMPS-for quick copy, proof, and hold private print, storage
and job management functionality with HD -5A hard disc
drive, PDF direct printing
Scan functio ns ( TASKalfa 181/221 option)
Scan functionality
Scan-to-P C, scan -to-email, net work TWAIN
Scan speed: Max. 22 originals per minute (600 dpi/A4)
Original type: Text, photo, tex t + photo and OCR
Maximum scan size: A3
Scan resolution
600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi (256 greyscales)
Interface: 10/100Base-TX
Network protocol: TCP/IP
Image format: TIFF, PDF
Bundled software
Scanner file utilit y, Address book, Addr ess editor, TWAIN
Source, Scan to Mac
Fax functions (TASKalfa 181/221 opti on)*
*DP-420 is required
Compatibility: ITU-T Super G3
Modem speed: Max. 33.6 kbps
Transmission speed: 3 seconds or less (JBIG)
Scanning density: 8 dot/mm x 3.85 line/mm, Fine: 8 dot/
mm x 7.7 line/mm, Superfine: 8 dot/mm x 15.4 line/mm,
Ultrafine:16 dot/mm x 15.4 line/mm (with optional memory),
halftone
Maximum original size: A3
Compression metho d: JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Memory
Standard 4MB Bitmap (max. 8MB), Standard 4MB Image
(max. 32MB)
Fax features
Network faxing*, rotate transmission, duplex fax reception,
confidential, relay and bulletin board, transmission and
reception, N-up reception, mailbox, remote diagnostics.
*Scan Sy stem(F) B is required
Bundled software
Addres s book for fax, Address editor for fax
Consumables
TK-435 Toner-kit
Microfine toner for 15,000 pages at 6 % A4 coverage
Capacity of starter toner for 3,000 p ages at 6 % A4
coverage
Options
Printing System Z (TASKalfa 180/220 only)
Scan System (F)B, (TASKalfa 181/221 only)
Fax System (R) (TASKalfa 181/221 only)
Paper handling
DP-420 Reversing document pro cessor: 50-sheet, Duplex
scan, 45–160g/m
PF-420 Paper fee der: 300 -sheets, 64–105 g/m
Folio, Le dger-Statement-R (3 can be added to the TASKalfa
180/ 220/181, 2 to the TASK alf a 221)
DU-420 Duplex unit: 64–105 g/m
Statement-R
JS-420 Job separator: 100-sheet, 45–160 g/m
Folio, Ledger-Statement-R
DF-420 Document finisher: 500-sheet, 60–105 g/m
Folio, Le dger-Statement-R, Staple(30 -sheet), 1 position
(TASKalfa 181/221 onl y)
Memory
Copy memory
DIMM memory: 1 additional slot for 16MB, 32MB ,64MB, or
128M B
Printer memory (TASKalfa 181/221 only)
DIMM memory: 1 additional slot for 1GB (max . 1,152MB)
Compac tFlash® card: 1 slot (up to 4GB), forms, fonts,
logos, macro stor age
HD-5A Hard disc drive: 40GB storage of data, forms, fonts,
etc and eMPS
Fax memor y (TASKalfa 181/221 only)
MM-13-32: Bitmap (4MB) and Image memory (28MB)
Optional interfaces
TASKalfa 180/220
IB-110: external networkprint server
TASKalfa 181/221
IB-23 Network card: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
PS159: Wireless LAN (802 .11b/g)
PS1109 Gigabit Ethe rnet:
10BaseT / 100BaseTX / 1000BaseT (RJ- 45)
PS129 Fibre Optic: 100Base SX (SC)
PS1129 Gigabit Fibre Optic: 1000BaseSX (SC)
Others
Platen cover (E)
Cabinets: wooden / metal with desk storage capacity
including castors (wheels)*
CB- 420L (low / wooden)
CB- 420H (high / wooden)
*For high cabinet, ma x 2 casset tes can be confirgured
2
, A3–A5R, Folio, Le dger-Statement-R
2
, A3–A5R, Folio, Le dger-
2
, A3–A5R,
2
, A3–A5R,
2
, A3–B5,
KYOCERA Mita (UK) Ltd, 8 Beacontree Plaza, Gillet te Way, Reading RG2 0BS
Tel: 0118 931 1500, Fax: 0118 931 1108
www.k yoceramita.co.uk, info@kyoceramita.co.uk
* KYOCERA does not warrant that any specification mentioned will be error-free. Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Information is correct at time of going to pres s. All other brand and pro duct names may be registered trademarks and
their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
0905BRO_181_221/EMC
Product depicted includes optional extras.