Panasonic of North America 5Z6KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer With Parallel Port User Manual Instructions
Panasonic Corporation of North America Color Laser Printer With Parallel Port Instructions
User Manual
EXHIBIT #6 Fty Control No.: KM6-99-F008 FCC ID : ACJ5Z6KX-P8415 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Color Laser Printer Setup Guide and Reference Guide Model No. Keep this manual near the printer for quick reference. KX-P8415 Setup Guide (QUICK . . . . . . .START) . . . . . . . .3 Before You Start Setup Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . .17 Loading Media Settings and Printing Maintenance Appendix Using Manuals: Color Laser Printer Setup Guide and Reference Guide Model No. KX-P8415 This manual includes Setup Guide and Reference Guide. Setup Guide: describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer and necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the printer. Reference Guide: describes the instructions in outline for printing on a media (transparency, label or envelope), troubleshooting, etc. For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions installed on your computer. It is automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-P8415 software (see page 13). If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer, you are required to install it so that you can read the documentation (see page 13). Please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference. End-User License Agreement THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM. OPENING THE PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonic product to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded. No refunds will be given for the products that have an opened packet or missing components. 1. COPYRIGHT: Panasonic has the right to license or has been granted to license the enclosed Software Program (“SOFTWARE”), developed and copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. or its licensor (“Licensor”). You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related documentation, and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the SOFTWARE and related documentation, all of which title and rights shall remain with Licensor and Panasonic. 2. LICENSE: (1) You have the non-exclusive rights to use the SOFTWARE on your computer. (2) If you wish to use the SOFTWARE in your network, you may install the SOFTWARE into a network server and/or its clients and use the copies of SOFTWARE in your network. (3) You may make reasonable quantities of copies of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes. (4) You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your right under this License Agreement on a permanent basis, provided that you transfer this Agreement, all copies of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation and your Panasonic product, and the recipient thereof agrees to the terms of this Agreement. (5) You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except that in European Union and European Free Trade Association, you may have the limited right to reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE solely to the extent specifically permitted by the terms and conditions of Article 6 of the European Community’s Directive for the Legal Protection of Computer Programs, OJL 122/42 (17 May 1991). (6) You may not use, copy, modify, alter or transfer the SOFTWARE, any copy thereof or its related documentation, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. 3. TERM: This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the SOFTWARE and related documentation and all copies thereof. This license will also terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and related documentation. 4. LIMITED WARRANTY: Within ninety (90) days of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonic warrants that the storage media on which the SOFTWARE are furnished is free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use, and that it will repair or at its option replace any defective media at no charge to you, provided that such defective media is returned to Panasonic within such ninety (90) days period. 5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER MAKES OR PASSES ON TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER WARRANTS THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Setup Guide Setup Guide Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer. MODEL NO. KX-P8415 NAME OF RESELLER End-User License Agreement . . . . .2 For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before You Start Before You Start The serial number is located on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, record the number below and keep this book along with your proof of purchase, in the event of a theft or for future reference. Contents Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .8 Minimum Space Requirements . . . .8 SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. (ENERGY STAR is a U.S.registered mark.) The instructions are subject to change without notice. WinStylerTM DLC - Copyright 1995-1999, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 1.0 All Rights Reserved. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Setup Setup BMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BPentium is a registered trademark of Intel. BAdobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. BAvery and all other related brands and product names are trademarks of Avery Dennison Corporation. B4CC is a trademark of Stora Enso. BDestinyTM, WinStylerTM Display List Color and WinRefsTM are trademarks of Destiny Technology Corporation. BAll other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connecting the Printer to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Loading Media in the Media Tray . .11 Installing the KX-P8415 Software .13 Reading the Operating Instructions on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM . . . . .14 Removing the KX-P8415 Software .15 Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Printing a Test Page From the Printer Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 WinRefsTM Copyright 1994-1999, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 2.0 All Rights Reserved. Acrobat® Reader copyright © 1987-1999 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. © Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1999 For Your Safety General Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture. Caution Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Power Source Warning BThe power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the proper voltage. BWhen you operate this equipment, the outlet should be near the equipment and accessible. BTo ensure safe operation the AC cord supplied must be inserted into standard three-prong AC outlet which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring. BThe fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is grounded (earthed) and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding (earthing) of the power point, consult a qualified electrician. BIf the plug cannot be inserted into the AC outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) one. BDo not defeat the purpose of the grounding (earthing) plug (ex. do not use a conversion plug). Laser Safety Caution This printer utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Ozone Release Warning Make sure that the printer is installed in a well ventilated room so as not to increase density of ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavier than air, it is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated. Moving the Unit The printer weighs approximately 49.2 kg {108.4 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. Turn the power off and remove the power cord when handling the unit. Setup Guide Caution Labels (220-240 V equipment) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT CLASSE 1 LASER PRODUIT CLASE 1 LÁSER PRODUCTO Before You Start Laser diode properties Laser output : 5 mW max Wavelength : 780 nm Emission duration : Continuous CAUTION: HOT SURFACE INSIDE CAUTION: HOT SURFACE INSIDE ATTENTION: SURFACE CHAUDE CI-INTERIEUR VORSICHT: CAUTION:HOT SURFACE BELOW ATTENTION:SURFACE CHAUDE CI-DESSOUS VORSICHT:HEIßE OBERFLÄCHE DARUNTER ATENCION:SUPERFICIE CALIENTE ABAJO HEISSE FLÄCHE INTERN ATENCION: SUPERFICIE CALIENTE EN EL INTERNO FOR USERS IN U.K. IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code. Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol , or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. SCREWDRIVER FUSE COVER FUSE FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA This mark shows that the product complies with AS/NZS 3548. N52 Setup Guide Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions: BUnstable or unlevel surfaces BDirectly in front of air conditioning vents BAreas of poor ventilation BAreas of high dust or chemical fume concentration (solvent etc.) Before You Start BDirect exposure to sunlight BExtremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10˚C to 32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)] BExtremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) BCondensation due to rapid change of temperature BLiquids near the equipment Ink jet media Not genuine toner BToo much media/document which exceeds the limit mark ) on the guide of the tray. BDo not use a media for ink jet (paper, transparency, etc.) that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. BAny toner other than genuine Panasonic toner; it may damage the printer. ■ Static Electricity Damage To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component. BThe interface connectors : parallel and optional network BElectrical components, connectors inside the printer and any components on the optional board (RAM Expansion Board or Ethernet Card) BThe connector pins on the optional 2nd cassette feeder or auto duplex printing unit for the printer ■ Interface Cable Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data. System Requirements Minimum Space Requirements PC To operate the KX-P8415 system effectively, see the following: CPU: Pentium 133 MHz or greater Operating System: Windows® 95*1, Windows 98*2 or Windows NT® 4.0*3 RAM: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Free disk space: 100 MB or more Virtual memory: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Drive: CD-ROM drive *1 Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95) *2 Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98) *3 Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system, and Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 4.0 (hereafter Windows NT 4.0) Interface Based on the IEEE P1284-B standard (An ECP compatible parallel port is recommended for Windows 95 and Windows 98. To turn on the ECP mode, use the computer’s BIOS setup. Refer to the computer’s manual for details.) Left Right # 45 cm (17.7″) Multi-purpose tray opening space $ 35 cm (13.8″) Controller board opening space % 50 cm (19.7″) Media tray opening space & 60 cm (23.6″) Front cover opening space Power Source BThe voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the rear of the unit). BDo not use an extension cord. BDo not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error. Setup Guide Unpacking Part Names Make sure that all accessories shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the units were purchased. Page 3 includes an area for recording important information such as the name of reseller, serial number, and date of purchase. Front side view Toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) (see page 10) Power cord (see page 11) KX-P8415 CD-ROM (includes printer driver, manuals and Acrobat Reader program (see page 13, 14) Before You Start Note: BSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment. # Charge unit (see page 28) $ Printer panel %Right side door (see page 10) & Output tray (see page 10) ' Media tray (see page 11) ( Fuser unit ) Color imaging unit (see page 10) * Front door (see page 10) Rear side view Color Calibration Card (see page 21) Setup Guide and Reference Guide Supplement (for model numbers of supplies) # Multi-purpose tray (MPT) [see page 19] $ Left side door [Media thickness switch is accessible by opening the left side door (see page 19)] % Parallel interface connector (see page 11) & AC inlet (see page 11) ' Power switch (see page 15) Setting Up the Printer Preparing the Color Imaging Unit Installing the Toner Cartridges # Open the front door. Remove the shipping cover from the toner cartridge. $ Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows are aligned. (This tightens the internal belts to ready the unit for printing.) Close the front door. Caution: BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the toner cartridge. Notes: BSave all packing material for shipping purposes. BThe toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter toner cartridges, which have less toner. (The page life expectancy is 5,000 pages (Black)/4,000 pages (Y, M, C), which is based on a 5% coverage of the printable area.) $ Insert the toner cartridges in the appropriately labeled slots. Setting Up the Output Tray # Open the right side door. From top to bottom, the order of the color toner cartridges is BLACK, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW. Remove the adhesive tape and lower the output tray. Caution: BDo not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute; the color imaging unit will be exposed to light and could be damaged. 10 Close the right side door. If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one (see below) from your local computer store or dealer. For detailed information, see page 31 in the Reference Guide. Connector Type IEEE 1284-B type connector Cable Use a shielded cable 2.0 m (6.6 ft) or less in length. Loading Media in the Media Tray The printer is shipped with a media tray (Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. Besides them, transparency or legal paper tray can be used.To use these media trays, see page 18 on the Reference Guide or “Settings and Printing” on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM. Available media: Media Laser paper* Thickness Make sure the computer, printer and the other connected peripheral devices are turned off. Connect the parallel interface cable to the computer’s parallel interface connector and the printer’s one. Setup Guide Connecting the Printer to a Computer B&W: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Color: 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to 28 lbs.) *1Recommended paper is as follows: Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) A4: 4CC 80 g/m2 Caution: BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Pull the media tray out of the printer. Remove all packing materials from inside the media tray; refer to the instruction sheet attached to the tray. Setup Computer’s parallel interface connector Notes: BThe actual connector on the computer may differ depending on the manufacturer of the computer. BIf the cable is connected to the PC via a printer buffer or selector, the printer may not print. Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an AC outlet. 11 3 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. Fan the paper, then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Notes: BBe careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print. BReusing media (used paper or jammed paper) that has been fed through the printer once can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. Place the media with the print side down under the hooks in the tray. The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. Notes: BMost media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. BDo not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam. 12 Slide the media tray completely into the slot. Note: BLaser paper, transparency, labels, envelope or cardstock can be loaded on the multi-purpose tray. For details to use the multi-purpose tray, see pages 18-20 of the Reference Guide. 5 When installing the KX-P8415 software, the following can be installed. - KX-P8415 printer driver - KX-P8415 Operating Instructions and this manual - Acrobat Reader*1 To open and read the KX-P8415 Operating Instructions manual on your screen, Acrobat Reader program is needed. - Tool to print the media test pattern Note: BWhen manually installing the Acrobat Reader program, double-click the install program ar40eng.exe*2 under the Manual folder on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM. Setup Guide Installing the KX-P8415 Software Double click Setup.exe. Wait until the Welcome window is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After installation, restart your system. For Windows NT 4.0 Start Windows NT 4.0. Follow steps 2 through 5 for Windows 95/Windows 98. Click Next> . Click Next> . Click Next> . Select LPT port by clicking on the check box. *1 It can be selectively installed. *2 File name of Acrobat Reader may differ depending on the version. This guide describes the instructions to install the software when using the KX-P8415 as the local printer. For Windows 95/Windows 98 After copying files, the Add Printer Wizard window is displayed. Start Windows 95/Windows 98. Click Next> . Quit all applications. Insert the KX-P8415 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive. Click Have Disk... . Double click My computer icon, then double click the drive (example D:) for CD-ROM. Click Browse... . 10 Setup When printing a document from a computer to the KX-P8415 printer via network, refer to the Quick Installation Guide provided with the optional network card KX-PNBC8 to install the KX-P8415 software. The Choose Destination Location window is displayed. The Install From Disk window is displayed. Click Cancel . The Locate File window is displayed. (continued) 13 11 Select CD-ROM drive. 12 Open WinNT40, English then select Kx-p8415.inf file. 13 Click Open , then click OK . 14 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After installation, restart you system. Reading the Operating Instructions on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM The KX-P8415 CD-ROM includes the files for Setup Guide and Reference Guide, Operating Instructions, and the Acrobat Reader. Setup Guide and Reference Guide, and Operating Instructions are automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-P8415 software. For detailed information on adjusting colors, troubleshooting, etc., refer to the Operating Instructions Opening a Manual’s File To see the manual, Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic KX-P8415, then click Operating Instructions or Setup and Reference Guide (this manual). The cover page of the manual is displayed. To see the Operating Instructions, read the explanation and click the desired file name to open it. The first page of the file will be displayed on your computer screen. Refer to the Help of the Acrobat Reader for details on its operation. 14 If you need to remove the KX-P8415 software, perform the following steps. Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic KX-P8415. Click Uninstall printer driver and utility. Click Yes After uninstallation, restart your system. Setup Guide Removing the KX-P8415 Software Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel It is possible to confirm the printer's setting by printing the configuration page. Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu Mode. Menu Mode Test Page Press the H/ENTER button. Press the ▲/CONTINUE button twice. Test Page Configuration Page Press the H/ENTER button. BThe printer will start printing a Configuration Page. Configuration Page Printer name: Panasonic KX-P8415 Turn the printer on, then the computer. The Ready indicator on the printer starts blinking. After approximately 3.5 minutes, “Ready” is displayed on the printer LCD panel. Printer Information Controller FW Engine ROW Memory size Auto Duplex Unit Version: xxxx Version: xx 32 MB Not installed Bias Adjustment Offset CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Maintenance Page Count Color Monochrome Toner Cartridge CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Imaging Unit Charge Unit Transfer Unit Fuser Unit Oil Roll Cleaning pad Imaging Area Last CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Average CYAN XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX 0 % remaining remaining remaining remaining remaining remaining remaining remaining remaining remaining Network Information General Information Ethernet Card MAC Address Hardware Rev Software Rev Setup Power On Not installed 00:00:00:00:00:00 Version: 0.00 Version: 0.00 TCP/IP Protocol DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Banner Page Disable Disable 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. Disable Netware Protocol Frame Types Polling Internet Bindery Disable Auto 0 seconds Enable 0. 0. 0. NDS Tree Context Adjustment to Media Plain Paper Transparency Label Coated Paper Envelope Card The LCD will darken to save energy when the printer is idle for 30 minutes. 15 FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: BReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. BIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. BConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. BConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use the recommended shielded interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device. Technical Support Calls If you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are still having difficulty, please contact the reseller from which the unit was purchased. You may also call the end user technical support telephone number which is operational during East Coast business hours (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM). The end user technical support number is 1-888-744-2424. This number is available within the U.S. only. Helpful Phone Numbers To locate your nearest sales dealer To order consumables To order operating instructions/CD’s To locate your nearest authorized service center For technical support Automated 24-hour support via Fax back Electronic bulletin board World Wide Web Technical & Driver Support CALL 1-800-742-8086 ask for COLOR CALL 1-800-222-0584 CALL 1-800-833-9626 CALL 1-888-744-2424 CALL 1-888-744-2424 CALL 1-800-222-0584 CALL 1-201-863-7845 http://www.panasonic.com/alive ■ When the optional Network Interface Card (NIC) has been installed to this printer and connected to a Network cable, the printer meets the requirements of FCC Class A. 16 Reference Guide Reference Guide Contents Loading Media Loading Media About Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 In the Media Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 On the Multi-purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Automatic Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Using the Printer Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Adjusting the Color Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Clearing Media Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Appendix Appendix Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover This Reference Guide describes the instructions in outline. For the detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. 17 About Media In the Media Tray Media Tray Media Laser paper*1 Transparency Description B&W: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Color: 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to 28 lbs.) Multi-purpose Tray Laser paper Available media tray: A4 Paper A4 Transparency Letter Paper Letter Transparency Legal Paper 3M CG3710 *1Recommended paper is as follows: Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) g/m A4: 4CC 80 Media Caution: BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Description Single-sided printing: 75 to 165 g/m2 (20 to 44 lbs.) Manual duplex printing*1: 75 to 165 g/m2 (20 to 44 lbs.) Transparency*2 3M CG3710 Labels Avery 5163-5165, L7163, L7165-L7169 Envelope #10 [Black text only] Cardstock Up to 165 g/m Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. Place the media with the print side down under the hooks in the tray. BThe height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. Paper Paper Print side down *1When you perform the manual duplex printing, you should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with single-sided printing. See the notes on page 30. *2The print quality may not be stable. Use the media tray for best reliability. Transparency For the notes and detailed media specification, refer to “Specifications” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Transparency 3M CG3710:Leading tape side up 18 Caution: BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Reference Guide On the Multi-purpose Tray Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purpose tray. BThe height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. Label Loading Media ■ Setting media thickness switch Because of the most reliable paper-picking for various media weights, media thickness can be manually selected. Open the left side door. Print side up Move the switch to the desired setting. Transparency Thin Middle Thick Switch setting Thin (Default) Laser paper 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lbs.) Middle Laser paper 91 to 123 g/m2 (25 to 32 lbs.) Label, Transparency, Coated paper Laser paper 124 to 165 g/m2 (33 to 44 lbs.) Envelope #10 Card stock up to 165 g/m2 Thick ■ Envelope Loading Media Available media size: 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3.6″ x 10″ to 8.5″ x 14″). Taped side facing down (3M CG3710) Media # Open the multi-purpose tray. $ Extend the media support. Short-end Print side up Note: BWhen a wrinkle occurs, try printing with the flap inserted in the envelope as shown in figure. 19 Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope Using the Printer Panel It is possible to see the following menus to configure the printer by printing the menu map. Display the print window in the application software. Select Panasonic KX-P8415 printer and click Properties. Click Paper tab. BTest page, Bias Adjustment, Maintenance, Image Area, Power Saver, Network Protocol Setup*1, Adjustment to Media, Language. *1 This menu wil not appear if the network card is not installed in the printer. Select paper size (#), paper source ($) and media type (%). BIf transparency tray is used, select AutoSelect Tray of Paper source. BIf media is loaded on the multi-purpose tray, select Multi-purpose Tray of Paper source. To print the menu map, Press the MENU/EXIT button on the printer panel. Press the F/CONTINUE or G/CANCEL button until the Menu Map is displayed. Press the H/ENTER button. The menu map will be printed. To perform the setting: Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the menu mode. Set the printer using the following buttons. Button F/CONTINUE Display the next menu or item G/CANCEL Increase the numerical value of the selection by 1 or display the next selection Display the previous menu or item Decrease the numerical value of the selection by 1 or display the previous selection H/ENTER Enter a sub-menu Automatic Duplex Printing Installing the 2nd cassette feeder with ADU option enables automatic duplex printing . Be sure that the Duplex Unit must be added to the Installed Options on the Option tab in the printer driver before automatic duplex printing is possible. Display the print window in the application software and click Properties. Display the Setup tab of the Panasonic KX-P8415 Properties window. Enable Flip on long edge ( A A ) or Flip on short edge ( A ). For the detailed information, refer to the “Settings and Printing” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. 20 Operation Activate a selection Press the MENU/EXIT button to exit the menu mode. This feature compensates for the changes in density that can occur as environmental conditions change, toner cartridges or the color imaging unit age. To adjust the density, print a color calibration page and adjust the color density. For the detailed information with color images, see the “Settings and Printing” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Adjusting the Color Density Enter the menu mode and display the Bias Adjustment menu. Press the H/ENTER button. Select the desired menu. Calibration Offset menu: adjusts the density for all colors simultaneously. CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW or BLACK menu: adjusts each color. Printing a Color Calibration Page Display the Bias Adjustment menu by pressing the F/CONTINUE and the H/ENTER button. Display the Calibration Test menu by pressing the F/CONTINUE button 5 times and the H/ENTER button. A Color Calibration Page will be printed. Press the H/ENTER button. Press the F/CONTINUE or G/CANCEL button to darken/lighten all the colors. The color density will be changed by 1 level by pressing each button 2 times. Press the H/ENTER button to reprint the Color Calibration Page. Compare it with the Color Calibration Card to confirm the setting. Settings and Printing Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the menu mode. Reference Guide Adjusting the Color Density Current color density settings Compare the current color density settings on the Color Calibration Page with the color density samples on the Color Calibration Card to see if they match. Color Calibration Card Color Calibration Page Determine which each block on the Color Calibration Page most closely matches the density of the each color sample on the Color Calibration Card. 21 Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the printer is used. You should clean the printer: Jam at B (Method A or B) Method A Remove the jammed media from the multipurpose tray. Open and close the front door to clear the error message. BAt least once a month. BWhen the printer experiences frequent media jams. BWhen print quality has deteriorated. For the detailed information, refer to “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Clearing Media Jams ■ Jam at B, C, G, H: To clear a jam, see the instructions on this Reference Guide and “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Method B Open the left side door. Pull out the paper feeder using the green handles. Remove the jammed media on or under the paper feeder. Insert the paper feeder and close the left side door. ■ Jam at A, D, E, F, MPT: To clear a jam, refer to the label inside the front door and “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Label ■ Incorrect media or wrong media settings When “Media type mismatch” appears on the printer panel, remove the jammed media [ see instruction above in “Jam at A” or “Jam at MPT (multi-purpose tray)”], then load the media in the correct media tray or select the correct media in the printer driver (see “Settings and Printing” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer). Note: BIf the error message is not cleared after removing jammed media, open and close the front door to clear it. 22 1 Reference Guide Jam at C Press out on tabs to unlock and remove the oil supply roll out of the fuser unit. Open the front door and check whether the media is jammed under the color imaging unit. If the media jam is not found, go to next step. BIf the media is jammed, remove it by following Method B of Jam at B. To clear error message “Jam at C”, slide out the fuser unit, then slide it back to the printer. Note: BIf the paper is not jammed in the fuser unit, perform Method B of Jam at B on page 22. # Turn the fuser unit’s green knob clockwise. $ Remove the jammed media. Jammed media SAFETY CAUTION: The fuser unit is hot; to avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10 minutes (after opening the front door) for the fuser unit to cool before touching it. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE INSIDE Green Knob Note: BIf needed, you can remove the cleaning pad to remove the jammed media. Maintenance # Turn the green thumbscrew counterclockwise. $ Holding the green tab, slide the fuser unit out until it stops. % Press the green lever. Cleaning pad SAFETY CAUTION: BDo not touch the roller and the parts around the roller when handling the fuser unit, because they may be hot. Hold the fuser unit (see above) and slide it out and close the front door. SAFETY CAUTION: BThe fuser unit weighs approximately 3.1 kg {6.8 lbs.}. Take care when handling it. (continued) 23 6 Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser unit. If the oiled cloth is loose, rotate the gear (A) clockwise until it is tight. Do not touch the oiled cloth. Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD. OR Perform steps 1 through 5 of Jam at G, H (see below). Jam at G, H (A) Oiled cloth Remove the auto duplex printing unit. Open the lid of auto duplex printing unit while squeezing the green knobs. Remove the jammed paper. Close the lid and press down firmly on it to snap both sides into place. Reinsert the auto duplex printing unit. Press down firmly on the oil supply roll to snap both sides into place. Open the front door and slide the fuser unit back into the printer (Refer to the illustration on step 2). Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser unit. Close the front door. Note: • The error message “Jam at C” is cleared by sliding out the fuser unit, then sliding it back to the printer. Jam at F # Open the access door (above the plastic output tray). $ Remove the jammed media. 24 Reference Guide Troubleshooting For the detailed information, refer to “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. ■ Printing a Test Print Executing Test Print enables you to print the color halftone pages (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) to check the print quality. ■ Replacing Printer Components (see page 28) It may need to replace the following components to solve the trouble. Charge unit 1. Press the MENU/EXIT button on the printer panel. 2. Press the H/ENTER button. Toner cartridges 3. Press the F/CONTINUE button twice. The Test Print menu will appear. 4. Press the H/ENTER button to print each color page. Color imaging unit Fuser unit Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action Wait for the job to be completed or cancel the job. You have entered the Menu mode in the printer panel. Exit the Menu mode by pressing the MENU/EXIT button. READY indicator is off. The printer is not ready, is disabled, or has detected an error. Read the printer panel message to determine the printer status. ERROR indicator is on. Error occurred that is not usercorrectable. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the indicator is still on, the printer requires service. ERROR indicator is blinking. The printer has stopped because it detected a user-correctable error such as an open door or a media jam. Correct the condition displayed on the printer panel (e.g., close the door or clear the media jam). On the Test Print, a single color is not uniform or many vertical streaks (both light and dark) of slightly different density and nonuniform color. The toner is almost depleted. Replace the color toner cartridge. Maintenance The printer is receiving, processing or printing job. READY indicator is blinking. 25 Trouble On the Test Print, halftone area has areas of weak color. Possible Cause Paper doesn’t match the environmental conditions, or it has too much moisture. Corrective Action Try fresh paper, or another type of paper. Store media in the original, dustfree package in the same environmental conditions as the printer. The color density is set incorrectly in the printer panel. Adjust the color density (see page 21) The toner is almost depleted. Replace the color toner cartridge soon On the Test Print, a single color has a sharp, dark or light vertical streak. The toner cartridge is almost depleted and is not properly applying toner. Replace the color toner cartridge. On the Test Print, straight, thin light vertical line in colors. The photosensitive belt inside the color imaging unit is scratched. Replace the color imaging unit. On the Test Print, a single white spot appears in approximately the same vertical place on the page. The color imaging unit is damaged. Replace the color imaging unit. On the Test Print, large light spot(s) appear randomly. Fingerprint(s) on the underside belt or photosensitive belt (inside) of the color imaging unit. Print several pages until the spots fade. A single color appears faded. 26 Possible Cause Reference Guide Trouble Corrective Action A piece of the printed image is missing and reappears out of place, approximately 129 mm (5″) down the page. The fuser unit’s internal roller is not being consistently oiled. or The fuser unit’s internal roller is contaminated with toner particles. Print 5-10 pages of blank pages to clean the roller. If you still see the problem: BReplace the oil supply roll. If you still see the problem: BReplace the fuser unit. Media frequently wraps around the fuser unit. The oil supply roll has reached the end of its useful life. Replace the oil supply roll. The entire page prints in black, including the borders. Bad electrical contact for the Charge unit. Remove and reinsert the charge unit. Reinsert the color imaging unit to correct the contact for the charge unit. The charge unit is broken. Replace the charge unit. The back of the printed page appears dirty. The cleaning pad may get dirty with toner. Replace the cleaning pad. Solid color print for green, red and blue are not printed out evenly in the Adjustment to Media test pattern. Unrecommended media is used. Adjust the Adjustment to Media value using the Printer panel. (See “Adjusting the Adjustment to Media Setting” in the “Settings and Printing” installed on your computer). Use the recommended media (see page 18). *1 Maintenance Black, magenta and cyan halftone have weak color area. *1 Service Error is displayed on the LCD. An error occurred that is not usercorrectable. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the error persists, call for service. *1 To see the sample in full color, see “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. 27 Error Messages For the detailed information on error messages, refer to “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Printer Components Printer Components Color imaging unit *1 Monochrome Average Life 60,000 pages Color 15,000 pages Toner cartridges *1*2 Black 12,000 pages Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Fuser unit *1 10,000 pages 60,000 pages *3 *4 Oil supply roll (with cleaning pad) 15,000 pages *3 Cleaning pad *1 *5 15,000 pages *4 *1 Average life is based on an average of 5% coverage of the printable area and standard density for any one color (refer to Example A: Monochrome 5% coverage). For the components below, the average life may decrease depending on the percentage of colors and coverage used. For the detailed information of color imaging unit, fuser unit and cleaning pad, see page 29. BColor imaging unit BFuser unit BToner cartridge BCleaning pad *2 If you print with high density when “LowToner” is displayed, you may get faded printout before “ Toner Empty” is displayed. *3 Specialty media (Transparencies, coated paper, etc.) will result in shortening the life of each consumable. When one page is printed on this type of media, 2 pages are counted. Do not insert the used oil supply roll into the new fuser unit; it may damage the new fuser unit. *4 Using media except the recommended media (see page 18) will result in shortening the life of consumable. *5 When you have just replaced the transfer unit or cleaning pad, you must reset the counter to 100% remaining (see the each supply's manual). Example A Charge unit 30,000 pages Transfer unit *5 80,000 pages Oil supply roll Fuser unit Cleaning pad 28 Note when performing duplex printing: Duplex printing will result in shortening the life of fuser unit. When one sheet is printed, 2 pages are counted per one side. Reference Guide Average Life of Printer Components The average life of printer components (color imaging unit, fuser unit and cleaning pad) varies depending on the percentage of colors and coverage used. When printing at full color with high percentage of coverage, the average life of these components will be decreased. Print pattern Coverage of the printable area (%) Life (pages) Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Color imaging unit Fuser unit Cleaning pad 60,000 15,000 Monochrome 5% coverage (Example A) 60,000 Full color 5% coverage 15,000 Full color 10% coverage 10 10 10 10 7,500 30,000 7,500 Full color (Example B) 10 19 31 4,688 18,750 4,688 Full color (Example C) 32 22 29 17 3,000 12,000 3,000 Example A Example B Example C Maintenance For a reference to these examples in full color, see “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Appendix Note: B Each file’s coverage is measured by pixel counter on letter size. The coverage will differ depending on printers. 29 Specifications For detailed information on specifications, refer to “Specifications” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Notes for manual / automatic duplex printing: BIt is strongly suggested to use color laser bond paper. BBefore printing on the first side, set the unprintable area [at least 15 mm (0.59″) in length] on the top of paper (see below.) Unprintable area [a : at least 15 mm (0.59")] Media ■ Media sizes/Margins and print area Refer to “Specifications” of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Pollution of World Paper feed direction ■ Types of Paper to avoid BExtremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured BLetterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the fusing roller and cause damage. Any preprinted paper should use inks compatible with 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. BDamaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, etc. BMultipart forms or carbonless paper BPaper with a 25% or more cotton and/or fiber content BInk jet media (paper, transparency,etc.) (It may transfer onto the fuser unit roller and cause damage.) It is strongly recommended that the sizes of photograph and graphic printed on the page are as small as possible. BWhen printing on the first side, avoid printing photograph or graphic in solid color to prevent paper jamming. It may cause a damage to the printer. The first side printing OK N.G. ■ Duplex printing Manual duplex printing is possible by using the multipurpose tray. Automatic duplex printing is possible by installing the optional 2nd cassette feeder with ADU. However, you should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with singlesided printing. We strongly recommend that you follow the guidelines below. Notes for manual duplex printing: BDo not load more than 50 sheets in the multipurpose tray. BBefore loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, adjust it so that the edges of the media are lightly touching the media guides of the multi-purpose tray. BUse multi-purpose tray for second side printing. 30 Ex. Characters Ex. Photograph in solid color Panasonic has tested and found that the following work satisfactorily: OHP transparency: 3M CG3710 Labels: AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165, Avery L7163, Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery L7167, Avery L7168, Avery L7169 BRe-using transparencies that have been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams or if the transparency is ejected without being printed) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. BWith any label stock, the labels must completely cover the backing material. Reference Guide ■ Transparencies and labels Bidirectional Parallel Interface The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-B standard. If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take advantage of faster data transfer. Specifications Connector Type Cable IEEE 1284-B type connector Use a shielded cable 2 m (6.6 ft.) or less in length. YES Pin configuration Labels cover the entire backing material. NO The backing material is exposed. ■ Envelopes It is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10 laser envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below: Signal Pin Return side pin Signal 19 Busy 20 Select 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 36 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 nAck nFault PError Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 Data 8 nInit nStrobe nSelectin nAutoFd +5V(Host) +5V(Peripheral) Parallel Interface connector (printer side) 36 19 Appendix 18 High quality envelopes have the following characteristics: BA thin, sharply creased leading edge BPaper weight of 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) BFlat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc. Note: BWrinkle may occur in some case, even if high quality envelopes are used. Note: B“Return” denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable and is connected to signal ground. BBe sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of the pins is not connected. 31 Options and Supplies Options Model Number Supplies Description KX-PKC3 Letter paper tray KX-PKC4 A4 paper tray KX-PKC5 Letter transparency tray KX-PKC6 A4 transparency tray KX-PKC7 Legal paper tray KX-PCSF2 2nd cassette feeder with ADU (Letter) KX-PCSF3 2nd cassette feeder with ADU (A4) KX-PEMD3 64 MB DIMM KX-PEMD4 128 MB DIMM KX-PEMD5 256 MB DIMM KX-PNBC8 Network card for Ethernet For the model numbers of supplies, refer to the supplement provided. ■Waste Disposal Method Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all national and local environmental regulations. Panasonic Document Imaging Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (PSC) Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infatería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 http://www.panasonic.ca Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O.Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan Printed in Japan PJQQA0093YA S1299B1020 Un
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