Installation of Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci on macOS

Since April 14th, 2020 all the multifunctional printers installed at Elettra have been replaced by the Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci.

The installation on a macOS system is pretty straightforward and should not give you any trouble.

You can follow this self-explanatory video:

Installation of Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci on macOS (movie)

Or you can follow these step by step instructions:

Download the "Mac Phase" drivers from:
https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.it/content/download-center/it/drivers/all/Mac_Universal_Driver_zip.download.zip
at the time of current writing, September 17th, 2024, the version is "5.6"
If the link to the page is broken or changes location, we refer you to the driver page for the specific product.
https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.it/it/support/downloads.html.name-L2l0L2l0L21mcC9UQVNLQUxGQTQwNTNDSQ==.html#tab=application
Double click to open the zip file just downloaded
Enter the "Mac56_2024.05.16-KDC-en" folder and double click on "Kyocera OS X 10.9+ Web build 2024.05.16.dmg" to install it
Go to "System Preferences" and open "Printers and Scanners"
Start the procedure to add the printer clicking on the "+" button on the bottom left of the window
Select "IP" from the icons on the top of the window
Select "Line Printer Daemon - LPD" as "Protocol:"
Type "print.elettra.eu" in the "Address:" text box
Type "XXXX-copy" in the "Queue:" text box, , with XXXX being the name of the printer you want to install
Correct the auto-completed "Name:" text box, typing the same information inserted in the "Queue:" text box
Type something you like in the "Location:" text box: this is just for your convenience
Choose "Select software..." and in the "Filter" menu type "4053"
Select "Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci (KPDL)" and click OK
Click "Add"
Select "Cassettes 3, 4" in "Paper feeders"
Select "Inner finisher" in "Document finisher" and tick "Punch Unit"
Click "OK"
...les jeux sont faits... :-)

Printing a Private Job on Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci from macOS

This guide explains how to print a private job on a Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printer from macOS using the Kyocera Print Panel.

Print a Private Job Using the Kyocera Print Panel

Once the printer is configured, you can proceed with printing a private or secured job. Follow these steps to access the Kyocera Print Panel and set up private printing:

Open the document you want to print, then go to File > Print (or use the Cmd + P shortcut).
In the print window, select the Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci printer.
Click Show Details to access more print options if the window isn’t already expanded.

Pannello stampa da macOS
From the drop-down menu that appears under the printer selection
(it usually shows the name of the active program, e.g., "Printer Options"), select Print Panel.
Click on a pop-up window the button "Settings".

The specific Kyocera panel for advanced print job management will open.
Pannello stampa da macOS - Setting

Here you can configure various options:
Select the print mode:
For a private job, click on Job.
Select from drop-down menù Private Print.

Enter a 4-digit PIN in the designated box.

This will be the PIN you need to enter on the printer to release the job.
After setting the PIN and selecting Private Print, click OK.
Kyocera Print Panel setup

Release the Private Job on the Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci Printer

Once the job has been sent to the printer with the private printing function, you will need to unlock it directly at the machine:
Go to the control panel of the Kyocera TASKalfa 4053ci.

Press the Job Box button - Casella lavoro (or access the Job Box menu from the panel).

Private print macOS for Kyocera

Private print macOS for Kyocera - job panel

Find your job in the private job queue.
Click Open - Apri button

Select the job and press Print / Stampa

Enter the 4-digit PIN you previously set in the Kyocera Print Panel on macOS.

Click OK.

Private print macOS for Kyocera - PIN code keyboard on screen

Select the number of copies you need, then clik Avvia stampa.

At this point the printer starts to print your private job.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Drivers: Always make sure you have the latest drivers installed from the Kyocera website for macOS.
Connection: If you do not see the Kyocera Print Panel option, you may need to reconfigure the printer with the correct drivers.
Forgotten PIN: If you forget the PIN, the job cannot be retrieved, so be sure to note it down.

Additional Considerations

Driver Compatibility: Always make sure you have the latest version of the Kyocera printer driver installed. After updating macOS, you may need to reinstall the drivers.
Job Box Management: The Kyocera TASKalfa has a limit on how many jobs can be stored in the Job Box. Be sure to delete unnecessary private jobs to avoid filling up the Job Box.
PIN Consistency: Use a secure and memorable PIN. Avoid common combinations like "0000" or "1234."
Private Job Timeout: Some Kyocera printers automatically delete private jobs from the Job Box after a certain time. Check with your IT administrator if there is a timeout set for the private print queue.
Troubleshooting Printing Issues: If you encounter printing problems, restart both your Mac and the printer. Also, check for any hardware issues, such as low paper or toner.
Privacy and Security
If you are using a shared printer in an office or public environment:
- Be sure to retrieve private print jobs promptly after releasing them to prevent others from viewing them.
- If you need to send particularly sensitive documents, check with your IT administrator to see if there are additional security policies in place to protect your privacy.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 October 2024 08:28