Thank you for purchasing the TASKalfa 3010i/TASKalfa 3510i.
This Operation Guide is intended to help you operate the machine correctly, perform routine maintenance, and take
simple troubleshooting measures as needed so that the machine can always be used in the optimum condition.
Please read this Operation Guide before using the machine.
We recommend the use of our own brand supplies.
Please use our genuine toner containers, which have passed rigorous quality control testing.
The use of non-genuine toner containers may cause failure.
We will not be liable for any damages caused by the use of third party supplies in this machine.
A label is affixed to our genuine supplies as shown below.
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> Overview
NOTE
Operations from your PC
Copy functionsPrinter functionsUSB memory
Send functions
Document
Box functions
Fax functions
OriginalElectronic dataFax dataUSB memory
Output Data
Application
SecurityInput Data
FAX Operation
Guide
This function is useful for a variety of purposes,
including saving data in the machine and in a USB
memory stick.
Printing Data Saved on the Printer (page 4-8)
Using a Custom Box (page 5-52)
You can expand the machine
functions according to your
needs.
Application (page 5-9)
You can use the machine security
levels according to your needs.
Strengthen security (page v)
Copying (page 5-17)
Printing from PC (page 4-1)
Saving Documents to
USB Memory (Scan
to USB) (page 5-69)
Sending (page 5-22)
Command Center RX
You can check the status and change
the settings of the machine from a
Web browser on your computer.
Command Center RX (page 2-39)
Command Center RX User Guide
Overview
This machine is equipped standard with copy and print functions, and a scanned image can be sent to an E-mail
recipient as an attachment or to a computer on the same network. A fax function is available as an option.
ā¢ Before using the machine, be sure to read Legal and Safety Information on page 1-1.
ā¢ For preparations for use of the machine such as cable connections and software installation, refer to Installing and
Setting up the Machine on page 2-1.
ā¢ To learn how to load paper, place originals, set up shared folders, and add addresses to the address book, refer to
Preparation before Use on page 3-1
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> Machine Features
Machine Features
The machine is equipped with many useful functions. Here are some examples. For details, refer to Using Various
Functions (page 6-1).
Optimize your office workflow
Access to frequently used functions
with just one touch (Program)
You can preset frequently used functions.
Once you set the functions as a preset
program, all you need to do is press the
program number to call up the functions.
Using this program brings the same
results even if operated by another
person.
Program (page 5-5)
Scan originals of different sizes at a
time (Mixed Size Originals)
It is useful when preparing conference
materials.
You can set the different sized originals at
one time so you don't need to reset the
originals regardless of size.
Mixed Size Originals (page 6-13)
Scan a large number of originals in
separate batches and produce as one
job (Continuous Scan)
It is useful when preparing many-page
handouts.
When a large number of originals cannot
be placed in the document processor at
one time, the originals can be scanned in
separate batches and then copied or sent
as one job.
Continuous Scan (page 6-49)
Optimize your office workflowSave energy and cost
Send one time with multiple sending
options (Multi Sending)
Save frequently used documents in
the machine (Custom Box)
Save energy as needed
(Energy Saver function / Energy Saver
Recovery Level)
You can send a same document to the
multiple destinations using a different
method.
You can specify multiple destinations of
different send methods such as E-mail,
SMB, and Fax.
You can reduce your workflow by sending
a job at once.
Sending to Different Types of
Destinations (Multi Sending) (page
5-35)
You can share frequently used
documents with the others.
You can save the frequently used
document in the machine and print or
send it when needed.
A document can be shared among
multiple users.
Using a Custom Box (page 5-52)
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OnOff
The machine is equipped with Energy
Saver function that automatically
switched into Low Power Mode or Sleep
Mode. You can set appropriate Energy
Saver Recovery Level depending on the
operation.
In addition, the machine can
automatically be switched into Sleep and
recovered at a specified time for each day
of the week.
Energy Saver function (page 2-31)
Weekly Timer Settings (page 8-56)
> Machine Features
Save energy and costCreate attractive documents
Print multiple originals onto one sheet
(Duplex / Combine)
You can print originals on both sides of
the paper. You can also print multiple
originals onto one sheet.
Combine (page 6-29)
Duplex (page 6-36)
Skip blank pages when printing
(Skip Blank Page)
When there are blank pages in a scanned
document, this function skips the blank
pages and prints only pages that are not
blank.
Display file size before sending /
storing a job (File Size Confirmation)
Various functions are available for
administrators to strengthen security.
To Strengthen the Security (page 2-
37)
The functionality of the machine can be
expanded by installing applications.
Applications that help you perform your
daily more efficiently such as a scan
feature and an authentication feature are
available.
Application (page 5-9)
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You can check the file size before
sending/storing the document.
If your server specifies an e-mail size
limit, you can check the size in advance.
File Size Confirmation (page 6-61)
> Machine Features
Use functions more efficiently
Install the machine without concerning
the network cables (Wireless Network)
In an environment where the wireless
LAN is used, you can install the machine
without concerning the network cables.
Wireless Network (page 8-48)
Use USB memory
(USB Memory)
It is useful when you need to print
document outside your office or you
cannot print document from your PC.
You can print the document from the USB
memory by plugging it directly into the
machine.
Original scanned at the machine can be
saved in the USB memory also.
Printing Documents Stored in
Removable USB Memory (page 5-
67)
Saving Documents to USB Memory
(Scan to USB) (page 5-69)
Specify image file format
(Scan Format)
You can select the various file formats
when sending/storing images.
File Format (page 6-56)
Use functions more efficiently
Skip the error job
(Job Skip Functions)
When paper empty error occurs at the
cassette by specifying the special paper
size or type, the machine skips the error
job and perform the next job.
Error Job Skip (page 8-55)
Perform remote operation
(Command Center RX)
You can access to the machine remotely
to print, send or download data.
Administrators can configure the machine
behavior or management settings.
Command Center RX (page 2-39)
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> Color and Image Quality Functions
Color and Image Quality Functions
The machine is equipped with various color and image quality functions. You can adjust the scanned image as desired.
Basic Color Modes
The basic color modes are as follows. For details, refer to Color Selection (page 6-22).
Color modeDescription
Color/Gray
Color/B & W
Full ColorScans a document in full color.
GrayscaleScans a document in grayscale.
Black & WhiteScans a document in black & white.
Automatically recognizes whether a document being
scanned is color or black & white.
Reference image
BeforeAfter
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> Color and Image Quality Functions
Adjusting Image Quality
To adjust the image quality, use the following functions.
Sample image
I want to...
BeforeAfter
Easily adjust the image quality to match your own image
FunctionPage
Remove dark background or
bleed-through from the original
such as a newspaper.
Clearly reproduce fine lines, faint
lines, broken lines, and other fine
details in a CAD or other
drawings.
Adjust the image quality precisely
Adjust the density.Densitypage 6-20
Emphasize or blur the image
outline.
Example: Emphasize the image
outlines
Darken or lighten the background
(the area with no texts or images)
of a document.
Example: Lightening the
background
Program
[Newspaper Copy]
Program
[Drawing Copy]
Sharpnesspage 6-23
Background Densitypage 6-23
page 5-5
page 5-5
Prevent bleed-through in 2-sided
originals.
Adjust the scanned image
Decrease the file size and
produce the characters clearly.
Convert a paper document to
PDF with searchable text.
Prevent BleedĀthrough
File format
[High Comp. PDF]
File format
[PDF] or
[High Comp. PDF]
with
[OCR]
page 6-24
page 6-56
page 6-56
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> Guides Provided with the Machine
Guides Provided with the Machine
The following guides are provided with the machine. Refer to each guide as needed.
The contents of the guides are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement of machine
performance.
Printed guides
Start using the
machine quickly
Quick Guide
Explains how to use basic functions of the machine, how to use convenient features, how
to perform routine maintenance, and what to do when problems occur.
Safety Guide
Provides safety and cautionary information for installation and use of the machine. Be sure to
For safe use of the
machine
read this guide before using the machine.
Safety Guide (TASKalfa 3010i/TASKalfa 3510i)
Indicates the space required for machine installation, and describes the cautionary labels
and other safety information. Be sure to read this guide before using the machine.
Guides (PDF) on the DVD (Product Library)
Use the machine
thoughtfully
Use the fax functions
Use the ID card
Strengthen security
Operation Guide (This Guide)
Explains how to load paper and perform copy, print and scan operations, and indicates
default settings and other information.
FAX Operation Guide
Explains how to use the fax function.
Card Authentication Kit (B) Operation Guide
Explains how to perform authentication using the ID card.
Data Security Kit (E) Operation Guide
Explains how to introduce and use the Data Security kit (E), and how to initialize the system.
Easily register
machine information
and configure settings
Print data from a
computer
Directly print a PDF file
Monitor the machine
and printers on the
network
Scan images and save
with information
Command Center RX User Guide
Explains how to access the machine from a Web browser on your computer to check and
change settings.
Printer Driver User Guide
Explains how to install the printer driver and use the printer function.
KYOCERA Net Direct Print Operation Guide
Explains how to print PDF files without launching Adobe Acrobat or Reader.
KYOCERA Net Viewer User Guide
Explains how to monitor your network printing system (the machine) with KYOCERA Net
Viewer.
File Management Utility User Guide
Explains how to use File Management Utility to set various parameters and send and save
scanned documents.
PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference
Print without using the
printer driver
Install the Adobe Reader (version 8.0 or later) to view the manuals on the DVD.
Describes the native printer language (PRESCRIBE commands).
PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference
Describes the PRESCRIBE command functions and control for each type of emulation.
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> About the Operation Guide (this Guide)
About the Operation Guide (this Guide)
Structure of the guide
The Operation Guide contains the following chapters.
ChapterContents
1Legal and Safety InformationProvides precautions regarding use of the machine and trademark information.
2Installing and Setting up the
Machine
3Preparation before UseExplains preparations and settings that are required in order to use the machine, such
4Printing from PCExplains functions that are available when the machine is used as a printer.
5Operation on the MachineExplains the basic procedures for using the machine, such as placing originals, making
6Using Various FunctionsExplains convenient functions that are available on the machine.
7Status/Job CancelExplains how to check the status of a job and the job history, and how to cancel jobs
8System MenuExplains System Menu and how it relates to the operation of the machine.
9User Authentication and
Accounting (User Login, Job
Accounting)
10TroubleshootingExplains what to do when toner runs out, an error is displayed, or a paper jam or other
11AppendixDescribes convenient options that are available for the machine. Provides information
Explains part names, cable connections, installation of the software, login, logout, and
other matters related to administration of the machine.
as how to use the operation panel, load paper, and create an address book.
copies, sending documents, and using document boxes.
being printed or waiting to print. Also explains how to check paper and toner levels, how
to check the device status, and how to cancel fax transmission.
Explains user login and job accounting.
problem occurs.
on media types and paper sizes, and gives a glossary of terms. Explains how to enter
characters, and lists the specifications of the machine.
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> About the Operation Guide (this Guide)
NOTE
Click to move from the current page to the previously
displayed page. This is convenient when you want to return to
the page from which you jumped to the current page.
Click an item in the Table of Contents
to jump to the corresponding page.
CAUTION
Indicates that personal injury or
mechanical damage may result
from insufficient attention to or
incorrect compliance with the
related points.
NOTE
Indicates supplemental
explanations and reference
information for operations.
IMPORTANT
Indicates operational
requirements and restrictions to
operate the machine correctly,
and avoid damage to the machine
or property.
Refer to
Click the underlined text to jump to
the corresponding page.
Conventions Used in This Guide
Adobe Reader X is used as an example in the explanations below.
The items that appear in Adobe Reader vary depending on how it is used. If the Table of Contents or tools do not
appear, refer to Adobe Reader Help.
Certain items are indicated in this guide by the conventions described below.
ConventionDescriptionExample
[Bold]Indicates keys on the operation panel and buttons on
your computer screen.
[Regular]Indicates keys on the touch panel.Press [OK].
"Regular"Indicates a message or setting displayed on the touch
On pages that explain a convenient function, the modes in which that function can be used are indicated by icons.
IconDescriptionIconDescription
The function can be used when copying a
document.
Copy screen
The function can be used when sending a
document.
The function can be used when saving to or
printing from a custom box.
Custom box screen
The function can be used when saving to or printing
from removable memory such as a USB memory stick.
Send screen
IconDescription
Access to the function is indicated by icons.
Example: Press the [Org./Paper/Finishing] tab in the Copy
screen to use the function.
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Removable memory screen
> About the Operation Guide (this Guide)
System Menu
Quick Setup Wizard
Close
Common Settings
Copy
Document Box/Removable
Memory
Printer
System/Network
Cassette/MP Tray Settings
Home
Send
FAX
Report
1/2
Press [] or [] to scroll up and down.
User Login/Job Accounting - User Login
ćŖ¦ćŖ½ćŖ½
OKCancel
Server Type
Kerberos
User login administration.
Select authentication method.
Local
Authentication
Network
Authentication
Expansion
Authentication
Add/Edit
NTLM
Ext.
Domain
Default Domain
Host Name
Host
3
1
2
Conventions used in procedures for operating the machine
In this Operation Guide, continuous operation of the keys on the touch panel is as follows:
Actual procedureProcedure indicated in this guide
Press the [System Menu] key
ļ±
Press [Common Settings]
ļ±
Press [] twice
ļ±
Press [Next] in "Message Board Settings"
Touch panel keys that are pressed are outlined in red.
Press the [System Menu] key, [Common Settings],
[] (twice), and then [Next] in "Message Board Settings".
Procedures consisting of a sequence of operation panel or touch panel operations are numbered as shown below.
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X
Y
Size and Orientation of Originals and Paper
Original sizes and paper sizes such as A4, B5, and Letter can be used in both the horizontal and vertical orientations. To
distinguish the orientations when these sizes are used, "R" is added to sizes used in the horizontal orientation. In
addition, the following icons are used to indicate original and paper placement orientations on the touch panel.
OrientationSetting Position
Vertical orientationOriginal
Paper
Horizontal
orientation (-R)
Original
(X=Length, Y=Width)
X
Y
OriginalOriginal
X
Y
Paper
X
Icons on the
touch panel
Paper
Indicated size in this
A4, B5, Letter .etc
A4-R, B5-R, Letter-R
.etc
Guide
*
Y
Original
Paper
PaperPaper
*Original/paper sizes that can be used vary depending on the function and source tray. For details, refer to
Specifications on page 11-21
.
Original
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Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................................................... i
Overview ................................................................................................................................. ii
Machine Features .................................................................................................................. iii
Color and Image Quality Functions .................................................................................... vii
Basic Color Modes ....................................................................................................... vii
Adjusting Image Quality .............................................................................................. viii
Guides Provided with the Machine...................................................................................... ix
About the Operation Guide (this Guide) .............................................................................. x
Structure of the guide..................................................................................................... x
Conventions Used in This Guide................................................................................... xi
Contents................................................................................................................................ xv
Menu Map............................................................................................................................ xxii
1Legal and Safety Information .................................................................1-1