Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci Service Manual

TASKalfa 552ci

SERVICE

MANUAL

Published in July 2010

842KY111

2KYSM061

Rev. 1

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

It may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for proper disposal.

ATTENTION

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Revision history

Revision Date Replaced pages Remarks

1 July 20, 2010 1-1-1 to 1-1-3, 1-3-5, 1-3-7, 1-3-14, 1-3-31, 1-3-57, 1-3-58,

1-3-77, 1-3-112, 1-3-131, 1-3-144, 1-4-44, 1-4-45, 1-4-58 to 1-4-60, 2-4-1, 2-4-2, 2-4-7, 2-4-8

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Safety precautions

This booklet provides safety warnings and precautions for our service personnel to ensure the safety of their customers, their machines as well as themselves during maintenance activities. Service personnel are advised to read this booklet carefully to familiarize themselves with the warnings and precautions described here before engaging in maintenance activities.

Safety warnings and precautions

Various symbols are used to protect our service personnel and customers from physical danger and to prevent damage to their property. These symbols are described below:

DANGER: High risk of serious bodily injury or death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect

compliance with warning messages using this symbol.

WARNING: Serious bodily injury or death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance

with warning messages using this symbol.

CAUTION: Bodily injury or damage to property may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect com-

pliance with warning messages using this symbol.

Symbols

The triangle ( ) symbol indicates a warning including danger and caution. The specific point of attention is shown inside the symbol.

General warning. Warning of risk of electric shock.

Warning of high temperature.

indicates a prohibited action. The specific prohibition is shown inside the symbol.

General prohibited action. Disassembly prohibited.

indicates that action is required. The specific action required is shown inside the symbol.

General action required. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

Always ground the copier.

1. Installation Precautions

WARNING

• Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections to one outlet: they may cause fire or electric shock. When using an extension cable, always check that

it is adequate for the rated current. .....................................................................................................

• Connect the ground wire to a suitable grounding point. Not grounding the copier may cause fire or electric shock. Connecting the earth wire to an object not approved for the purpose may cause explosion or electric shock. Never connect the ground cable to any of the following: gas pipes, lightning rods, ground cables for telephone lines and water pipes or faucets not approved by the proper

authorities. ..........................................................................................................................................

CAUTION:

• Do not place the copier on an infirm or angled surface: the copier may tip over, causing injury. .........

• Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty place. This may cause fire or electric shock. .................

• Do not install the copier near a radiator, heater, other heat source or near flammable material. This

may cause fire. ...................................................................................................................................

• Allow sufficient space around the copier to allow the ventilation grills to keep the machine as cool

as possible. Insufficient ventilation may cause heat buildup and poor copying performance. ............

• Always handle the machine by the correct locations when moving it. .................................................

• Always use anti-toppling and locking devices on copiers so equipped. Failure to do this may cause

the copier to move unexpectedly or topple, leading to injury. ..............................................................

• Avoid inhaling toner or developer excessively. Protect the eyes. If toner or developer is accidentally ingested, drink a lot of water to dilute it in the stomach and obtain medical attention immediately. If it gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with copious amounts of water and obtain medical atten-

tion. .....................................................................................................................................................

• Advice customers that they must always follow the safety warnings and precautions in the copier’s

instruction handbook. .........................................................................................................................

2. Precautions for Maintenance

WARNING

• Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before starting machine disassembly. ................

• Always follow the procedures for maintenance described in the service manual and other related

brochures. ..........................................................................................................................................

• Under no circumstances attempt to bypass or disable safety features including safety mechanisms

and protective circuits. ........................................................................................................................

• Always use parts having the correct specifications. ............................................................................

• Always use the thermostat or thermal fuse specified in the service manual or other related brochure when replacing them. Using a piece of wire, for example, could lead to fire or other serious acci-

dent. ...................................................................................................................................................

• When the service manual or other serious brochure specifies a distance or gap for installation of a

part, always use the correct scale and measure carefully. ..................................................................

• Always check that the copier is correctly connected to an outlet with a ground connection. ...............

• Check that the power cable covering is free of damage. Check that the power plug is dust-free. If it

is dirty, clean it to remove the risk of fire or electric shock. .................................................................

• Never attempt to disassemble the optical unit in machines using lasers. Leaking laser light may

damage eyesight. ...............................................................................................................................

• Handle the charger sections with care. They are charged to high potentials and may cause electric

shock if handled improperly. ...............................................................................................................

CAUTION

• Wear safe clothing. If wearing loose clothing or accessories such as ties, make sure they are safely

secured so they will not be caught in rotating sections. ......................................................................

• Use utmost caution when working on a powered machine. Keep away from chains and belts. ..........

• Handle the fixing section with care to avoid burns as it can be extremely hot. ..................................

• Check that the fixing unit thermistor, heat and press rollers are clean. Dirt on them can cause

abnormally high temperatures. ...........................................................................................................

• Do not remove the ozone filter, if any, from the copier except for routine replacement. ......................

• Do not pull on the AC power cord or connector wires on high-voltage components when removing

them; always hold the plug itself. ........................................................................................................

• Do not route the power cable where it may be stood on or trapped. If necessary, protect it with a

cable cover or other appropriate item. ................................................................................................

• Treat the ends of the wire carefully when installing a new charger wire to avoid electric leaks. ..........

• Remove toner completely from electronic components. .....................................................................

• Run wire harnesses carefully so that wires will not be trapped or damaged. ......................................

• After maintenance, always check that all the parts, screws, connectors and wires that were removed, have been refitted correctly. Special attention should be paid to any forgotten connector,

trapped wire and missing screws. .......................................................................................................

• Check that all the caution labels that should be present on the machine according to the instruction

handbook are clean and not peeling. Replace with new ones if necessary. .......................................

• Handle greases and solvents with care by following the instructions below: ......................................

· Use only a small amount of solvent at a time, being careful not to spill. Wipe spills off completely.

· Ventilate the room well while using grease or solvents.

· Allow applied solvents to evaporate completely before refitting the covers or turning the power switch on.

· Always wash hands afterwards.

• Never dispose of toner or toner bottles in fire. Toner may cause sparks when exposed directly to

fire in a furnace, etc. ...........................................................................................................................

• Should smoke be seen coming from the copier, remove the power plug from the wall outlet immedi-

ately. ...................................................................................................................................................

3. Miscellaneous

WARNING

• Never attempt to heat the drum or expose it to any organic solvents such as alcohol, other than the

specified refiner; it may generate toxic gas. ........................................................................................

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1-1 Specifications

1-1-1 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................1-1-1

1-1-2 Parts names............................................................................................................................................1-1-4

(1) Body ..................................................................................................................................................1-1-4

(2) Operation panel.................................................................................................................................1-1-7

1-1-3 Machine cross section ............................................................................................................................1-1-8

1-2 Installation

1-2-1 Installation environment ..........................................................................................................................1-2-1

1-2-2 Unpacking and installation ......................................................................................................................1-2-2

(1) Installation procedure ........................................................................................................................1-2-2

(2) Setting initial copy modes................................................................................................................1-2-13

1-2-3 Installing the key counter (option) .........................................................................................................1-2-14

1-2-4 Installing the cassette heater (option) (inch specifications only)...........................................................1-2-23

1-3 Maintenance Mode

1-3-1 Maintenance mode .................................................................................................................................1-3-1

(1) Executing a maintenance item ..........................................................................................................1-3-1

(2) Maintenance mode item list...............................................................................................................1-3-2

(3) Contents of maintenance mode items.............................................................................................1-3-10

1-3-2 Management mode.............................................................................................................................1-3-158

(1) Using the management mode.......................................................................................................1-3-158

(2) Common Settings..........................................................................................................................1-3-159

(3) Copy Settings ................................................................................................................................1-3-162

(4) Sending Settings ...........................................................................................................................1-3-162

(5) Document Box Settings.................................................................................................................1-3-162

(6) Printer Settings..............................................................................................................................1-3-163

(7) Printing Reports/Sending Notice ...................................................................................................1-3-164

(8) Adjustment/Maintenance...............................................................................................................1-3-164

(9) Date/Timer.....................................................................................................................................1-3-166

(10) Editing Destination (Address Book/Adding One Touch Keys).......................................................1-3-167

(11) Internet Browser Setup..................................................................................................................1-3-168

(12) Applications ...................................................................................................................................1-3-169

(13) System Settings ............................................................................................................................1-3-169

(14) User Login Administration .............................................................................................................1-3-171

(15) Job accounting ..............................................................................................................................1-3-172

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1-4 Troubleshooting

1-4-1 Paper misfeed detection .........................................................................................................................1-4-1

(1) Paper misfeed indication ...................................................................................................................1-4-1

(2) Paper misfeed detection conditions ..................................................................................................1-4-2

(3) Paper misfeeds ...............................................................................................................................1-4-11

1-4-2 Self-diagnosis .......................................................................................................................................1-4-23

(1) Self-diagnostic function ...................................................................................................................1-4-23

(2) Self diagnostic codes ......................................................................................................................1-4-26

1-4-3 Image formation problems ....................................................................................................................1-4-61

(1) No image appears (entirely white)...................................................................................................1-4-62

(2) No image appears (entirely black)...................................................................................................1-4-62

(3) Dirty on the back side......................................................................................................................1-4-63

(4) Image is too light. ............................................................................................................................1-4-63

(5) The background is colored. .............................................................................................................1-4-64

(6) A white line appears longitudinally. .................................................................................................1-4-64

(7) A line appears longitudinally............................................................................................................1-4-65

(8) A line appears laterally....................................................................................................................1-4-65

(9) One side of the copy image is darker than the other.......................................................................1-4-65

(10) Dots appear on the image...............................................................................................................1-4-66

(11) The leading edge of the image is consistently misaligned with the original. ...................................1-4-66

(12) The leading edge of the image is sporadically misaligned with the original....................................1-4-66

(13) Paper creases. ................................................................................................................................1-4-67

(14) Offset occurs. ..................................................................................................................................1-4-67

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(15) Image is partly missing....................................................................................................................1-4-67

(16) Fusing is poor..................................................................................................................................1-4-68

(17) Image is out of focus. ......................................................................................................................1-4-68

(18) Colors are printed offset to each other. ...........................................................................................1-4-68

(19) Image center does not align with the original center.......................................................................1-4-68

1-4-4 Electric problems ..................................................................................................................................1-4-69

1-4-5 Mechanical problems ............................................................................................................................1-4-75

1-5 Assembly and Disassembly

1-5-1 Precautions for assembly and disassembly............................................................................................1-5-1

(1) Precautions .......................................................................................................................................1-5-1

(2) Drum..................................................................................................................................................1-5-1

(3) Toner .................................................................................................................................................1-5-1

(4) How to tell a genuine Kyocera Mita toner container ..........................................................................1-5-2

1-5-2 Paper feed section ..................................................................................................................................1-5-3

(1) Detaching and refitting the forwarding, paper feed and separation pulleys ......................................1-5-3

(2) Detaching and refitting the MP unit ...................................................................................................1-5-6

(3) Detaching and refitting the MP forwarding, MP paper feed and MP separation pulleys ...................1-5-8

1-5-3 Optical section ......................................................................................................................................1-5-11

(1) Detaching and refitting the exposure lamp......................................................................................1-5-11

(2) Detaching and refitting the scanner wires .......................................................................................1-5-15

(3) Detaching and refitting the ISU (reference).....................................................................................1-5-19

(4) Detaching and refitting the laser scanner unit.................................................................................1-5-21

(5) Manual color registration adjustment ..............................................................................................1-5-28

1-5-4 Image formation section........................................................................................................................1-5-30

(1) Detaching and refitting the image formation holder.........................................................................1-5-30

(2) Detaching and refitting the developing unit .....................................................................................1-5-34

(3) Detaching and refitting the drum unit ..............................................................................................1-5-35

(4) Detaching and refitting the charger roller unit .................................................................................1-5-36

1-5-5 Transfer section ....................................................................................................................................1-5-37

(1) Detaching and refitting the transfer belt unit....................................................................................1-5-37

(2) Detaching and refitting the transfer roller ........................................................................................1-5-39

1-5-6 Fuser section ........................................................................................................................................1-5-41

(1) Detaching and refitting the fuser unit...............................................................................................1-5-41

1-5-7 Other .....................................................................................................................................................1-5-42

(1) Detaching and refitting the left filter, rear upper filter 1/2, right filter 1/2, rear lower filter,

front filter and duct filter...................................................................................................................1-5-42

(2) Detaching and refitting the hard disk unit ........................................................................................1-5-44

(3) Detaching and refitting the left cover 1 (paper conveying unit) .......................................................1-5-47

(4) Direction of installing the principal fan motors.................................................................................1-5-52

1-6 Requirements on PWB Replacement

1-6-1 Upgrading the firmware...........................................................................................................................1-6-1

1-6-2 Remarks on main PWB replacement......................................................................................................1-6-2

1-6-3 Remarks on engine PWB replacement...................................................................................................1-6-5

2-1 Mechanical Construction

2-1-1 Paper feed section ..................................................................................................................................2-1-1

(1) Cassette paper feed section..............................................................................................................2-1-1

(2) MP tray paper feed section ...............................................................................................................2-1-3

2-1-2 Drum section...........................................................................................................................................2-1-6

(1) Drum section .....................................................................................................................................2-1-6

2-1-3 Developing section..................................................................................................................................2-1-8

(1) Developing section............................................................................................................................2-1-8

2-1-4 Optical section ......................................................................................................................................2-1-10

(1) Image scanner section ....................................................................................................................2-1-10

(2) Laser scanner section .....................................................................................................................2-1-12

2-1-5 Transfer/separation section ..................................................................................................................2-1-14

(1) Primary transfer section ..................................................................................................................2-1-14

(2) Secondary transfer/separation section............................................................................................2-1-16

2-1-6 Fuser section ........................................................................................................................................2-1-17

(1) Fuser section...................................................................................................................................2-1-17

2-1-7 Eject/feedshift section ...........................................................................................................................2-1-19

(1) Eject/feedshift section .....................................................................................................................2-1-19

2-1-8 Duplex section ......................................................................................................................................2-1-21

(1) Duplex section.................................................................................................................................2-1-21

2-2 Electrical Parts Layout

2-2-1 Electrical parts layout ..............................................................................................................................2-2-1

(1) PWBs ................................................................................................................................................2-2-1

(2) Switches and sensors .......................................................................................................................2-2-4

(3) Motors ...............................................................................................................................................2-2-6

(4) Others................................................................................................................................................2-2-8

2-3 Operation of the PWBs

2-3-1 Power source PWB.................................................................................................................................2-3-1

2-3-2 Engine PWB............................................................................................................................................2-3-6

2-3-3 Main PWB .............................................................................................................................................2-3-23

2-3-4 Main front PWB.....................................................................................................................................2-3-33

2-3-5 Sub front PWB ......................................................................................................................................2-3-37

2-3-6 Feed PWB.............................................................................................................................................2-3-41

2-3-7 ISM PWB ..............................................................................................................................................2-3-46

2-3-8 Main operation PWB .............................................................................................................................2-3-49

2-4 Appendixes

Maintenance parts list.............................................................................................................................2-4-1

Maintenance kits.....................................................................................................................................2-4-2

Periodic maintenance procedures ..........................................................................................................2-4-3

Chart of image adjustment procedures...................................................................................................2-4-7

Wiring diagram No.1 ...............................................................................................................................2-4-9

Wiring diagram No.2 .............................................................................................................................2-4-10

Wiring diagram No.3 .............................................................................................................................2-4-11

Wiring diagram No.4 .............................................................................................................................2-4-12

Wiring diagram No.5 .............................................................................................................................2-4-13

Wiring diagram No.6 .............................................................................................................................2-4-14

Wiring diagram No.7 .............................................................................................................................2-4-15

Wiring diagram No.8 .............................................................................................................................2-4-16

Wiring diagram No.9 .............................................................................................................................2-4-17

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1-1 Specifications

1-1-1 Specifications

Type................................................Desktop

Printing system ...............................Electrophotography by semiconductor laser, tandem drum system

Supported original types ................. Sheets, books and three-dimensional objects

Maximum size: A3/Ledger

Original feed system.......................Fixed

Paper weight...................................Cassette: 60 - 163 g/m

MP tray: 60 - 220 g/m

Paper type ......................................Cassette: Plain, Rough, Vellum, Recycled, Preprinted, Bond, Color (Colour),

Prepunched, Letterhead, Thick, High Quality, Custom 1 - 8 (Duplex: Same as Simplex)

MP tray: Plain, Transparency (OHP film), Rough, Vellum, Labels, Recycled,

Preprinted, Bond, Cardstock, Color (Colour), Prepunched, Letterhead, Thick, Coated, Envelope, High Quality, Custom 1 - 8

Paper size.......................................Cassette: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, Ledger, Legal, Letter, LetterR, Statement,

Oficio II, 8.5 x 13.5", Folio, 8K, 16K, 16KR

MP tray: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, B6R, A6R, Ledger, Legal, Letter, LetterR,

ExecutiveR, Statement, Oficio II, 8.5 x 13.5", Folio, 8K, 16K, 16KR, Postcards (100 x 148 mm), Return postcard (148 x 200 mm), Envelope DL, Envelope C5, Envelope C4, Envelope #10 (Commercial #10), Envelope #9 (Commercial #9), Envelope #6 (Commercial #6 3/4), Monarch, ISO B5, Youkei 2, Youkei 4

Zoom level ......................................Manual mode: 25 to 400%, 1% increments

Auto mode: Preset zoom

Printing speed.................................When the document finisher is not installed

When the 3000 sheet document finisher is installed

Black and white copying Full color copying

A4/Letter: 55 sheets/min. A4/Letter: 50 sheets/min.

A4R/LetterR: 37 sheets/min. A4R/LetterR: 33 sheets/min.

A3/Ledger: 28 sheets/min. A3/Ledger: 25 sheets/min.

B4/Legal: 28 sheets/min. B4/Legal: 25 sheets/min.

B5: 55 sheets/min. B5: 50 sheets/min.

When the document finisher is installed

Black and white copying Full color copying

A4/Letter: 50 sheets/min. A4/Letter: 50 sheets/min.

A4R/LetterR: 37 sheets/min. A4R/LetterR: 33 sheets/min.

A3/Ledger: 28 sheets/min. A3/Ledger: 25 sheets/min.

B4/Legal: 28 sheets/min. B4/Legal: 25 sheets/min.

B5: 50 sheets/min. B5: 50 sheets/min.

First print time.................................4.6 s or less (black and white)/6.1 s or less (full color)

Warm-up time .................................Room temperature 22

Power on: 57.5 s or less Low power mode:30 s or less Sleep mode: 57.5 s or less

Paper capacity ................................Cassette 1:

500 sh

250 sheets (80 g/m Cassette 2: 500 sheets (80 g/m2) MP tray: 100 sheets (80 g/m2, A

50 sheets (80 g/m

Output tray capacity........................Top tray: 250 sheets (80 g/m2)

When optional job separator installed: 150 sheets (80 g/m2)

Continuous copying ........................1 - 999 sheets

Light source ....................................Inert gas lamp

Scanning system ............................Flat bed scanning by CCD image sensor

Photoconductor...............................a-Si (drum diameter 30 mm)

Image write system.........................Semiconductor laser and electrophotography

Charging system.............................Charging roller

Developing system .........................Hybrid developing

Developer: 2-component Toner replenishing: Automatic from a toner container

(Duplex: 60 - 163 g/m2)

C/71.6 F, 60% RH

eets (80 g/m2, A4/Letter or less),

, B4/Legal or more)

4/Letter or less),

, more then A4/Letter)

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Transfer system ..............................Primary: Transfer belt

Secondary: Transfer roller

Separation system..........................Separation electrode

Cleaning system .............................Blade and cleaning roller

Charge erasing system...................Exposure by cleaning lamp

Fusing system.................................Belt fusing

Heat source: Halogen heaters Abnormally high temperature protection devices: thermostats

Main memory ..................................Standard: 2048 MB

Maximum: 2048 MB

Hard disk.........................................160 GB or more (standard)

Interface..........................................USB interface connector: 1 (USB Hi-speed)

USB memory slot: 2 (Full-Speed USB) Network interface: 1 (10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX) KUIO/W slot: 2 (option)

Resolution.......................................600 x 600 dpi

Operating environment ................... Temperature: 10 to 32.5

°C/50 to 90.5°F

Humidity: 15 to 80% RH Altitude: 2500 m/8,202 ft maximum Brightness: 1500 lux maximum

Dimensions .....................................605 (W) x 680 (D) x 745 (H) mm (main body only)

13/16" (W) x 26 3/4" (D) x 29 5/16" (H) (main body only)

Weight.............................................106 kg/233.7 lb (without toner container and waste toner box)

Space required................................889 mm (W) x 680 (D) mm (using MP tray)

35" (W) x 26

3/4" (D) (using MP tray)

Power source..................................120 V AC, 60 Hz, 12.0 A

220 to 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 7.2 A

Options ...........................................Document processor, paper feeder, 3000-sheet paper feeder, document finisher,

3000-sheet document finisher, center-folding unit, mailbox, punch unit, job separator, key counter, FAX kit, expansion memory, data security kit, printed document guard kit, document table and duct unit

Printer functions

Printing speed.................................Same as copying speed

First print time.................................5.2 s or less (black and white)/6.7 s or less (full color)

Resolution.......................................600 dpi

Operating system............................ Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,

Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Apple Macintosh OS 10.x

Interface..........................................USB interface connector: 1 (USB Hi-speed)

Network interface: 1 (10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX)

Page description language .............PRESCRIBE

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Scanner functions

System requirements......................CPU 600 MHz or higher

RAM 128 MB or more

Resolution.......................................600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 200 x 100 dpi, 200 x 400 dpi

File format.......................................TIFF (MMR/JPEG compression), JPEG, XPS, PDF (MMR/JPEG compression),

PDF (high compression)

Scanning speed..............................A4 landscape, 300 dpi, Image quality: Text/Photo original

Single scanning: 75 images/min (black and white), 75 images/min (full color)

Dual scanning: 100 images/min (black and white), 100 images/min (full color)

Interface..........................................Ethernet (10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX)

Network protocol.............................TCP/IP

Transmission system ...................... PC transmission SMB Scan to SMB

FTP Scan to FTP, FTP over SSL E-mail transmission SMTP Scan to E-mail Twain scan*1 WIA scan*2

*1 Available operating system:Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later),

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7

*2 Available operating system:Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7

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NOTE: These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1. Original cover (option)

2. Contact glass

3. Original size indicator plates

4. Slit glass

5. Left cover 1

6. Left cover 1 indicator

7. Left cover 1 lever

8. Left cover 2 indicator

9. Left cover 2

10. Left cover 3

11. Handles

12. Clip holder

13. Operation panel

14. Error indicator

15. Receive indicator

16. Front cover

17. Cassette 1

18. Cassette 2

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(1) Body

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8 9

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19. Toner container release lever (Magenta)

20. Toner container (Magenta)

21. Toner container release lever (Cyan)

22. Toner container (Cyan)

23. Toner container release lever (Yellow)

24. Toner container (Yellow)

25. Toner container release lever (Black)

26. Toner container (Black)

27. Cleaning brush

28. Waste toner box

29. Waste toner tray

30. Release button

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31. Top tray

32. USB memory slot

33. Paper feed unit cover

34. Paper feed unit

35. Knob

36. Paper width adjusting tab

37. Paper length guide

38. Handles

39. MP tray (multi-purpose tray)

40. Paper width guide

41. Optional interface slot (OPT2)

42. USB port

43. Network interface connector

44. USB interface connector

45. Optional interface slot (OPT1)

46. Main power switch

32 31

34 33

42 43

37 38 39

Figure 1-1-3

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(2) Operation panel

1. System menu key/indicator

2. Counter key/indicator

3. Help key/indicator

4. Print indicator

5. Send indicator

6. Receive indicator

7. Memory indicator

8. Attention indicator

9. Interrupt key/indicator

10. Logout key/indicator

11. Energy saver key/indicator

12. Power key/indicator

13. Main power indicator

14. Status/Job cancel key/indicator

15. Program key/indicator

16. Application key/indicator

17. Document box key/indicator

18. Accessibility key/indicator

19. Send key/indicator

20. Copy key/indicator

21. Black&White key

22. Full-color key

23. Auto color key

24. Numeric keys

25. Clear key

26. Quick No. search key

27. Enter key

28. Start key/indicator

29. Stop key

30. Reset key

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1. Cassette paper feed section

2. MP tray paper feed section

3. Image scanner section

4. Laser scanner section

5. Drum section (Black)

6. Drum section (Yellow)

7. Drum section (Cyan)

8. Drum section (Magenta)

9. Developing section (Black)

10. Developing section (Yellow)

11. Developing section (Cyan)

12. Developing section (Magenta)

13. Toner container section

14. Primary transfer section

15. Secondary transfer/separation section

16. Fuser section

17. Eject/feedshift section

18. Duplex section

1-1-3 Machine cross section

5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12

Paper path

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Figure 1-1-5 Machine cross section

1-2 Installation

1-2-1 Installation environment

1. Temperature: 10 to 32.5C/50 to 90.5F

2. Humidity: 15 to 80%

3. Power supply: 120 V AC, 12.0 A/220 to 240 V AC, 6.5 A

4. Power source frequency: 50 Hz

5. Installation location Avoid direct sunlight or bright lighting. Ensure that the photoconductor will not be exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light when removing paper jams. Avoid locations subject to high temperature and high humidity or low temperature and low humidity; an abrupt change in the environmental temperature; and cool or hot, direct air. Avoid places subject to dust and vibrations. Choose a surface capable of supporting the weight of the machine.

Place the machine on a level surface (maximum allowance inclination: 1 Avoid air-borne substances that may adversely affect the machine or degrade the photoconductor, such as mercury, acidic of alkaline vapors, inorganic gasses, NOx, SOx gases and chlorine-based organic solvents. Select a well-ventilated location.

6. Allow sufficient access for proper operation and maintenance of the machine. Machine front: 1000 mm/39 Machine right: 300 mm/11 13/16" Machine left: 300 mm/11 13/16"

2%/60 Hz 2%

°).

3/8" Machine rear: 100 mm/3 15/16"

100 mm/3 15/16"

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300 mm/11 13/16"300 mm/11 13/16"

1000 mm/39 3/8"

Figure 1-2-1 Installation dimensions

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1-2-2 Unpacking and installation

(1) Installation procedure

Start

Unpacking.

Removing the protective sheet and A3 paper.

Removing the eject spacer and silica gel.

Removing the tapes.

Installing the paper feeder (option).

Release of lift plate stopper.

Installing the toner containers.

Installing the waste toner box.

Loading paper.

Release the scanner lever holding

the mirror 1 and 2 frames.

Installing the original platen or DP (option).

Install other optional devices.

Connecting the cassette heater.

(metric specifications only)

Connecting the power cord.

Adjusting the image.

Completion of the machine installation.

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Moving the machine

When moving the machine, pull out two carrying handles on the left side, and move with carrying handles and the handhold two place of the right side.

Carrying handle

Figure 1-2-2

Handhold

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Unpacking.

1. Machine

2. Upper lid

3. Outer case

4. Inner frame

5. Upper pad

6. Skid

7. Bottom sheet

8. Bottom pad

9. Bottom front left pad

10. Bottom front right pad

11. Bottom rear left pad

12. Bottom rear right pad

13. Machine cover

14. Document tray

15. Power code

16. Plastic bag

17. Operation guide

18. Plastic bag

19. Jumper connector

20. Plastic bag

21. Cursor pins

22. Size plates

23. Barcode label

24. Hinge joints

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Place the machine on a level surface.

Figure 1-2-3 Unpacking

1. Remove five tapes and then remove the

Removing the protective sheet and A3 paper.

protective sheet.

Protective sheet

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Protective sheet

Ta pe

2. Remove three tapes and then remove the

A3 paper.

Ta pe

Figure 1-2-4

Ta pe

A3 paper

Ta pe

Figure 1-2-5

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Removing the eject spacer and silica gel.

Removing the tapes.

Ta pe

Installing the paper feeder (option).

1. Remove the eject spacer and silica gel from

the eject section.

Silica gel

Eject spacer

1. Remove three tapes.

Figure 1-2-6

1. Install the optional paper feeder as necessary.

2. Verify levelness at the four corners of the contact glass using a level gauge, and adjust the

level bolts at the bottom of the machine to optimize levelness.

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Figure 1-2-7

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Release of lift plate stopper.

Installing the toner containers.

1. Pull cassette 1 and 2 out.

Remove the lift plate stopper from each cassette and attach it to the storage location. When moving the machine, attach the lift plate in original position.

2. Gently push cassette 1 and 2 back in.

Lift plate stopper

Figure 1-2-8

Cassette

Lift plate stopper

1. Open the front cover.

2. Hold the toner container with the toner con-

tainer release lever positioned on the top, and shake the toner container in the horizontal direction.

Toner container

Figure 1-2-9

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Installing the waste toner box.

3. Install four color toner containers.

4. Turn down the toner container release

levers to lock the four color toner containers.

Front cover

Toner container

1. Push the release button and pull out the

waste toner tray.

2. Open the lid and install the waste toner box.

3. Push the waste toner tray back in.

4. Close the front cover.

Toner container release lever

Figure 1-2-10

Lid

Waste toner box

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Waste toner tray

Release button

Figure 1-2-11

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Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci Service Manual

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CONTENTS

1-1 Specifications

1-1-1 Specifications

1-1-2 Parts names

(1) Body

(2) Operation panel

1-1-3 Machine cross section

1-2-1 Installation environment

1-2-2 Unpacking and installation

(1) Installation procedure