KYOCERA TASKALFA 181 Operating instructions

Brand: KYOCERA

Model: TASKALFA 181

Type: Operating instructions

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Legal and Safety Information

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Regarding Tradenames

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporationof America and other countries.

• Windows Me, Windows Server and Windows XP is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

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America.

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All other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective

companies. The designations ™ and ® will not be used in this Operation Guide.

About this Operation Guide

This Operation Guide contains the following chapters:

1 Scanner Settings

Explains the scanner functions and settings that can be configured from the machine touch

panel.

2 Setting Scanner from a Web Browser

Explains the scanner settings that can be configured from a web browser.

3 Included Scanner Utilities

Introduces the scanner utilities.

4 Troubleshooting

Explains how to solve problems when they occur.

Appendix

Includes a glossary.

iii

Conventions in This Guide

The following conventions are used depending on the nature of the description.

Convention Description Example

Bold Indicates a message or button

displayed on the machine’s operation

panel key or a computer screen.

Press the Start key.

[Regular] Indicates touch panel keys. Press [Basic].

Italic Indicates touch panel messages. Ready to copy is displayed.

Note Indicates supplemental information or

operations for reference.

NOTE: -

Important Indicates items that are required or

prohibited so as to avoid problems.

IMPORTANT: -

Originals Sizes

This section explains the notation used in this guide when referring to sizes of originals.

As in A4 and B5, which may be used either in the horizontal or vertical direction, in order to

indicate the orientation of the original, horizontal orientation is indicated by an additional R

character.

Set direction Indicated size

†

† The size of original that can be used depends on the function. For further details, refer to

the page detailing that function.

Vertical direction

For original, dimension A is longer than B.

A4, B5, A5, B6, A6, 16K

Horizontal direction

For original, dimension A is shorter than B.

A4R, B5R, A5R, B6R, A6R, 16KR

Original

Contents

Legal and Safety Information .......................................................................................................................... i

Regarding Tradenames ............................................................................................................... i

About this Operation Guide ........................................................................................................................... ii

Conventions in This Guide ........................................................................................................ iii

Originals Sizes .......................................................................................................................... iv

1 Scanner Settings ........................................................................................... 1-1

Basic Functions ....................................................................................................................... 1-2

Setting Scanner Functions ...................................................................................................... 1-4

Scanner Default Settings ........................................................................................................ 1-9

Confirming Sending History .................................................................................................. 1-12

2 Setting Scanner from a Web Browser ......................................................... 2-1

Web Page Feature ................................................................................................................. 2-2

System Setting ........................................................................................................................ 2-6

Scan to PC Setting ................................................................................................................ 2-15

Send E-mail Setting .............................................................................................................. 2-19

3 Included Scanner Utilities ............................................................................ 3-1

Introducing the Scanner Utilities ............................................................................................. 3-2

Scanner File Utility .................................................................................................................. 3-3

Address Editor ....................................................................................................................... 3-13

Address Book for Scanner .................................................................................................... 3-31

TWAIN Source ...................................................................................................................... 3-41

4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 4-1

Solving Malfunctions ............................................................................................................... 4-2

Scanner Error Messages ....................................................................................................... 4-3

Appendix ..................................................................................................... Appendix-1

Specifications ............................................................................................................. Appendix-2

Glossary ..................................................................................................................... Appendix-3

Index ................................................................................................................... Index-1

1-1

1 Scanner Settings

This chapter explains the scanner functions and settings that can be configured from the machine

touch panel. For basic scanner operation, refer to the Operation Guide Setup Edition.

• Basic Functions...1-2

• Setting Scanner Functions...1-4

• Scanner Default Settings...1-9

• Confirming Sending History...1-12

Scanner Settings

1-2

Basic Functions

The original size, sending size, scan resolution, and file type can be adjusted using the keys on the

operation panel.

Selecting Original Size

Select the original size (scanning area).

NOTE: For manual size input, place the original flush against the top left of the platen and set the

area to be scanned.

For scanning resolution, refer to Resolution on page 1-4.

Press the Original Size key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Auto Detection, Input Size, or original sizes, and then press the OK key.

Select Sending Size

Select the sending size (size of image to send).

The following send sizes are available.

Auto size, 11 × 17", 11 × 15", 8 1/2 ×14", 81/2 ×13", 81/2 ×11", 51/2 ×81/2", A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, B6,

Folio, 8K, 16K

NOTE: Not available when an custom original size has been specified.

For scanning resolution, refer to Resolution on page 1-4.

Press the Paper Select key

Press [S] or [T] to select Auto or sending sizes and press the OK key.

Item Original Size

Select size Inch models

Auto, 11 × 17", 11 × 15", 8

1/2 ×14", 81/2 × 13", 11 × 8 1/2", 8 1/2 ×11",

8 1/2 ×51/2 ", 5 1/2 ×81/2 ",A4, A4R

Metric models

Auto, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, A5R, B6, B6R, 11 × 15", 11 × 8

1/2",

8 1/2 × 11", Folio

Input size Inch models

Vertical (Y): 2 - 11 5/8"

Horizontal (X): 2 - 17"

Metric models

Vertical (Y): 50 - 297 mm

Horizontal (X): 50 - 432 mm

Other Regular Size Inch models

A3, B4, B5, B5R, A5, A5R, B6, B6R, Folio, 8K, 16K, and 16KR

Metric models

11 × 17", 8

1/2 ×14", 51/2 ×81/2", 8 1/2 ×51/2", 8 1/2 ×131/2", 8 1/2 × 13", 8K,

16K, and 16KR

Scanner Settings

1-3

Density Level

Adjust the scanned image density.

Press the Auto key to set the appropriate density by detecting the density of the original.

Press the Lighter or Darker key to manually adjust the scanned image density. Density can be

adjusted in 7 steps.

Original Image Quality

Press original image quality key to select the image quality suited to the type of original.

NOTE: For Send E-mail, Photo is not available.

Item Description

Text+Photo When scanning originals with mixed text and photos.

Photo To reproduce depth of photo originals.

Text To clearly reproduce penciled or fine lines.

OCR For use with OCR applications (software to convert optical characters to text

data).

Scanner Settings

1-4

Setting Scanner Functions

This section explains how to configure the scanner functions from the machine.

NOTE: Refer to each scanner function operation procedure as explained in Operation Guide (Setup

Edition) for information how to display the scanner function settings screen.

The available settings may vary depending on the sending method.

The following settings are available by pressing the Sanner Function key.

• Resolution...1-4

• File Format...1-4

• Original Type...1-5

• Mixed Size Originals...1-5

• Border Erase...1-6

• Original Orientation...1-6

• Continuous Scan...1-7

• Output Per Page...1-7

Resolution

Specify the degree of scanning detail. The larger the dpi value, the more details are captured, but

file sizes and sending time are also increased. Specify scan resolutions of 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 400 dpi

or 600 dpi.

NOTE: Typical computers display images on the screen at 96 dpi (for Windows), and printers

typically print at between 150 - 600 dpi. Scan images at higher resolutions if they will be later

enlarged or printed.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Resolution, and press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select 200dpi, 300dpi, 400dpi,or 600dpi, and then press the OK key.

NOTE: When selecting 200dpi or Book Rease, press [S] or [T] to enter the border erase width and

press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

File Format

Select TIFF or PDF as the image file format.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select File Format, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select TIFF or PDF, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Scanner Settings

1-5

Original Type

Select the original type according to type of original being scanned.

NOTE: [2 sided] ([2-sided]) is displayed when the optional document processor is installed.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Original Type, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select 1-sided, 2-sided, or Book, and then press the OK key.

NOTE: When selecting 2-sided, press [S] or [T] to select Left Side or Top Side, and then press the

OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Mixed Size Originals

Scan differently sized originals in one operation when placed in the optional document processor.

NOTE: For Mixed Sized Originals operation, refer to Chapter 4 (Copying Functions) of machine’s

Operation Guide.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Mixed Size Originals, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Item Bind Direction Description

1 sided (1-sided) – Single sided sheet original.

2 sided (2-sided) Left Side, Top Side 2-sided sheet original.

Book Original – Magazine or book originals with facing pages.

Item Description

On Enables Auto Selection.

Off Disables Auto Selection.

Scanner Settings

1-6

Border Erase

Removes black borders from around the edges of originals.

Follow the steps below to configure the border erase.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Border Erase, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Sheet Erase, Book Erase, or None, and then press the OK key.

NOTE: When selecting Sheet Erase or Book Rease, press [S] or [T] to enter the border erase

width, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Original Orientation

Specify the top edge of the placed original.

Placing originals on the platen

Function Value Description

Sheet Erase

(Border Erase)

Inch models

Border: 1/8 - 3/4" (1/8" increments)

Metric models

Border: 1 - 18 mm

Use this mode to erase black borders

around single sheet originals.

Book Erase Inch models

1/8 - 3/4" (1/8" increments)

Metric models

1 - 18 mm

Use this mode to erase black borders that

develop around the edges and in the

middle when scanning originals such as

thick books. You can specify the widths

individually to erase the borders around

the edges and in the center of the book.

None Do not erase borders.

Item Description

Top Edge Top Sets the top edge as the original's upper edge.

Top Edge Left Sets the left edge as the original's upper edge.

Original [Top Edge Top][Top Edge Left]

Scanner Settings

1-7

Placing originals in the optional document processor

NOTE: The original may not be scanned correctly if original set direction is not specified.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Orig. Direction, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Top Edge Top or Top Edge Left, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Continuous Scan

After scanning an original, you can continue scanning a new original. When this feature is enabled,

after an original is scanned, a selection screen prompts whether to continue scanning originals.

NOTE: For TWAIN image scanning, batch scanning is available when Wait for Scan is enabled.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Continuous Scan, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Output Per Page

Creates and sends a separate file for each page of a scanned original.

Press the Scanner Function key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Output Per Page, and press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

Original [Top Edge Top]

[

Top Edge Left]

Item Description

On Enables continuous scan.

Off Disables continuous scan.

Item Description

On Enables Output Per Page.

Off Disables Output Per Page.

Scanner Settings

1-8

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

Scanner Settings

1-9

Scanner Default Settings

Change the default settings for the scanner function.

Default Settings

This section explains how to change default settings which are applied when the machine is

powered up or the Reset key is pressed. Automatically configured details set in default setting

mode are called default settings. You can change the default settings as desired to meet your usage

patterns.

Accessing the Scan Default Screen

Follow the steps below to display the Scan Default screen.

Press the System Menu/Counter key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Scan Default, and then press the OK key.

Use the numeric keys to enter the 4 digit management code. The default setting is 1800 for the 18

ppm model and 2200 for the 22 ppm model.

If the correct management code has been entered, the Scanner setting menu screen is displayed.

NOTE: For security, it is recommended to change the management code. For further details, refer

to Chapter 6 (System Menu) of the machine’s Operation Guide.

Refer to the following configuration items to configure the default settings.

Original Image

Set the image quality for default settings mode. The setting items are as follows.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Original Image, and then press the OK key.

Select Tex t+Phot o, Photo, Text or OCR, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

File Format

Configure the file type for default settings mode. The setting items are as follows.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select File Type and press the OK key.

Item Description

Text+Photo When scanning originals with mixed text and photos.

Photo To reproduce depth of photo originals.

Text To clearly reproduce penciled or fine lines.

OCR For use with OCR applications (software to convert optical characters to text

data).

Item Description

PDF Configures PDF.

TIFF Configures TIFF.

Scanner Settings

1-10

Press [S] or [T] to select PDF or TIFF, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Uncompress Scanning

This scan system uses MMR compression when scanning image data. In this case, when

compressing the dots such as in photographs, the resulting data volume may actually be greater

than before it was compressed. You can select whether or not to have compression performed

automatically in cases such as these when the compressed data is greater that the original data.

The setting items are as follows.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Uncompress Scanning, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Resolution

Set the scan resolution for default settings mode. Specify scan resolutions of 200 dpi, 300 dpi,

400 dpi or 600 dpi.

For further details on scanning resolution, refer to page 1-4.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Resolution, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select 200dpi, 300dpi, 400dpi or 600dpi, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Continuous Scan

Configure batch scanning for default settings mode. The setting items are as follows.

For further details on continuous scan, refer to page 1-7.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Continuous Scan, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Item Description

On Enables uncompress scanning setting.

Off Disables uncompress scanning setting.

Item Description

On Enables continuous scan.

Off Disables continuous scan.

Scanner Settings

1-11

Full Scan

You scan the original that is filled its corner with the contents, a photo and so on. If this function is

set to On in the initial mode, all of the originals will be scanned with Full scanning.The setting items

are as follows.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Full Scan, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Continuous Sending

Use the same settings from a previously completed transmission for the next transmission. The

scan function screen is returned with the sender (user), destination and other settings remaining

from the previous operation.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Continuous Sending, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Bypass Sender Selection

When using this scanner, a sender (user) must be first selected. Set Bypass Sender Selection to set

the sender (user) to User No. 001 and skip the sender (user) selection step. Use this setting to limit

scanner usage to certain users or to skip this operation step.

NOTE: When enabling Bypass Sender Selection, be sure to register a user to User No. 001.

Referring to Accessing the Scan Default Screen on page 1-9, access the Scan Default screen.

Press [S] or [T] to select Bypass Sender Selection, and then press the OK key.

Press [S] or [T] to select On or Off, and then press the OK key.

The display returns to the Scan Default screen.

Item Description

On Scans the entire area of the selected original size as image.

Off Scans the original to one size smaller.

Item Description

On Enables Continuous Sending.

Off Disables Continuous Sending.

Item Description

On Skips sender user selection and transmits as the user registered to User No.

001.

Off Displays the sender (user) selection screen.

Scanner Settings

1-12

Confirming Sending History

Confirm the sending history from the operation panel.

Press the Scanner key.

Press [S] or [T] to select Send Confirmation List, and then press the OK key.

The Send Confirmation List is displayed.

Press [S] or [T] to scroll the screen to show the next page.

Press [S] or [T] to select End, and then press the OK key.

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