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Installing and Setting up the Machine > Installing Software
Installing Software
To use printer function, TWAIN/WIA connection, or network fax function, download and install prerequisite softwares 
from our website (https://kyocera.info/).
Published Software (Windows)
Software Description
Recommended 
software
KX DRIVER This driver enables files on a computer to be printed by the machine. 
Multiple page description languages (PCL XL, KPDL, etc.) are 
supported by a single driver. This printer driver allows you to take full 
advantage of the features of the machine.
Use this driver to create PDF files.
KPDL mini-driver/PCL mini-
driver
This is a Microsoft MiniDriver that supports PCL and KPDL. There 
are some restrictions on the machine features and option features 
that can be used with this driver.
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FAX Driver This makes it possible to send a document created in a computer 
software application as a fax via the machine.
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Kyocera TWAIN Driver This driver enables scanning on the machine using a TWAIN-
compliant software application.
Kyocera WIA Driver WIA (Windows Imaging Acquisition) is a function of Windows that 
enables reciprocal communication between an imaging device such 
as a scanner and an image processing software application. An 
image can be acquired using a WIA-compliant software application, 
which is convenient when a TWAIN-compliant software application is 
not installed in the computer.
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KYOCERA Net Viewer This is a utility that enables monitoring of the machine on the 
network.
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Status Monitor This is a utility that monitors the printer status and provides an 
ongoing reporting function.
KYOCERA Net Direct Print This makes it possible to print a PDF file without starting Adobe 
Acrobat/Reader.
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FONTS These are display fonts that enable the machine's built-in fonts to be 
used in a software application.
Wi-Fi Setup Tool This is a tool for wireless network (wireless LAN) configuration of this 
machine.
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Scan to Folder Setup Tool for 
SMB
This is a tool to create a shared folder in personal computers and set 
the shared folder as a destination.
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• Installation on Windows must be done by a user logged on with administrator privileges.
• The optional FAX Kit is required in order to make use of fax functionality.