Panasonic KX-P4440 - Operating Instructions
KXP4440
Panasonic
Panasonic KX-P4440 - Operating Instructions
Panasonic KX-P4440 - Operating Instructions Panasonic
Laser Printer
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Danger: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Caution:
This product utilizes a laser. Use of control or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or any type of moisture.
The serial number of the unit may be found on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, note this number below, and retain this book, along with your proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase in the event of a theft, or for future reference.
MODEL NO. KX-P4440
NAME OF DEALER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
SERIAL NO. _ _ _ _ _ __ DATE OF PURCHASE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
DANGER-Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1991 KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Any details given in these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.
For United States Only
Important Phone Numbers:
Authorized Service Centers
1-800-447 -4 700
Nearest Sales Dealer
1-800-742-8086
To Order Consumables
1-800-346-4786
Technical Support
1-800-222-0584
Operating Instructions
1-206-395-7343
-HP and LaserJet are registered trademarks 01 Hewlett-Packard Company. -IBM and IBM Proprinter are registered trademarks 01 International Business Machines
Corporation. - Diablo is a registered trademark 01 Xerox Corporation. - Times, Helvetica and Univers are trademarks 01 Linotype AG and/or its subsidiaries. -CG and InteUilont are registered trademarks 01 Agla Corporation. -CG Times, based on Times New Roman under license lrom Monotype Corporation Pic,
is a product 01 Agla Corporation.
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InteUIFOnI
All other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered trademarks 01 their respective holders.
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected. -Consult 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 only the recommended shielded interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users 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 store 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 5:00 PM).
The end user technical support number is 1-800-222-0584.
For Users in Canada
L'interference radioelectrique genSrEle par cet appareil numerique de type B ne depasse pas les limites enoncees dans Ie Reglement sur les perturbations radioelectriques, section appareil numerique, du Ministere des Communications.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Table of Contents
1. Your New Laser Printer-A Guided Tour Page
1.1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-1 1.2 Part Names ........................................ 1-2
Front and Right Side View .............................. 1-2 Rear and Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Inside View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2. Installation and Initial Setup
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-1 2.2 Installation Requirements ............................ 2-2
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-2 Minimum Space ...................................... 2-2 Power Source ........................................ 2-2
2.3 Installing Developer Unit (with Toner Cartridge), Drum Unit, Power Cord and Face Up Output Tray . . . . .. 2-3
Developer Unit (with Toner Cartridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-3 Drum Unit .......................................... 2-7 Power Cord ......................................... 2-9 Face Up Output Tray .:................................ 2-9 Output Tray Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-10 Output Tray Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-10
2.4 Interfacing-Connecting Your Printer and Computer. .. 2-11
Connect the Parallel Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-12 Connect the Serial Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2- 13
2.5 Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-14 2.6 Loading Paper and Installing Paper Cassettes. . . . . . . . . .. 2-15
Loading Paper Except Legal Size Paper ..................... 2-15 Loading Legal Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-19
2.7 Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-22
Setting the Manual Feed by the Front Panel .................. 2-22 Loading Paper for the Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-23
2.8 Envelopes.......................................... 2-25
Using Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-25 Using Upper Paper Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-26
2.9 Test Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-29
Status Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-29 Font List Printing ..................................... 2-30 Character Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-31
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3. Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
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3.1 Front Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-1 3.2 What You Can Perform Through the Front Panel ....... 3-5
Easy Access to Menu Mode .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-6 EMULATION Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-8
-Selecting the Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-9 COPY Menu......................................... 3-11
-Setting the Number of Copies ......................... 3-12 -Setting the Verify Mode ............................. 3- 13 MANUAL FEED Menu ................................ 3-16 -Selecting the Manual Feed ........................... 3-16 FONT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-17 -Selecting the Resident Font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-21 -Selecting the Font Card, Soft Font, Uploaded Font or
Upload Font Card ............................... 3-23 -Setting the Zero Character ........................... 3-25 -Setting the Font Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-26 CASSETTE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-27 -Selecting the Paper Feed from the Cassette ............... 3-29 -Formatting the Page ................................ 3-30 OTHER Menu ....................................... 3-32 -Setting the Other Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-34 INTERFACE Menu ................................... 3-36 -Setting the Parameter of RS-232C ...................... 3-36 -Selecting the Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-38
3.3 When You Wish to RESET/TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-40
Using the RESET Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-40 - Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-40
Using the TEST Key ................................... 3-42 -Performing the Test Print (Status Print, Font List Print or Character Print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-42 -Checking the Remaining Memory Capacity ............... 3-43
3.4 Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-44 3.5 The RS-232C Defaults ............................... 3-44
4. Using Your Laser Printer
4.1 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-1 4.2 Configuring Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-1 4.3 Configuring Your Printer ............................ 4-2
Configuring Your Emulation ............................. 4-2 Configuring Your Font Group ............................ 4-4 Configuring Your Printer Interface .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-4
4.4 Configuring Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-5
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5. Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer Page
5.1 How to Maintain and Change... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-1
Changing Cleaning Pad and Toner Cartridge (KX-P453) ......... 5-1 Changing Drum Unit and Ozone Filter (KX-PDM5) ............ 5-5
Changing Developer Unit with Toner Cartridge (KX-PDP5) ..... . 5-8
5.2 Cleaning the Printer . ............................... . 5-12
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ....................... . 5-12 Cleaning the Inside of the Printer ......................... . 5-12
5.3 How to Clear a Paper Jam .......................... . 5-14
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Paper Jam 2 ........................................ . 5-15
Paper Jam 3 ........................................ . 5-17
If Paper Jam Still Occurs in the Fuser Unit .................. . 5-19
5.4 How to Adjust Print Density . ........................ . 5-21
5.5 How to Clean the Tungsten Wire . .................... . 5-22
5.6 Periodic Maintenance . .............................. . 5-23
Resetting the LCD Messages ............................ . 5-23
5.7 Troubleshooting ................................... . 5-24
5.8 Repacking Instructions
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6. Specifications
6.1 Printer Specifications ............................... . 6-1 6.2 Paper Specifications ........................ '........ . 6-2
General Guidelines ................................... . 6-2 Paper Specifications ................................... . 6-2 Types of Paper to Avoid ............................... . 6-3 Paper Sizes ......................................... . 6-3 OHP Film and Labels ................................. . 6-4 Duplex Printing (Double Sided Printing) .................... . 6-4 Envelope Specifications ................................ . 6-5 6.3 Interface Specifications ............................. . 6-7
Parallel Interface ..................................... . 6-7 Serial Interface ...................................... . 6-11
Appendix A Resident Font Print Sample ................. . A-I
Appendix B Options, Accessories and Supplies ............ . B-1
Glossary
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Index
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Preventive Maintenance
· Keep all liquids away from the printer. Accidental spillage of a liquid into the printer can cause severe damage.
· Do not block the air flow around the printer. Do not place books, paper, or other items on the top of the printer.
.Special care should be taken to protect the printer if it is used in an unfriendly environment such as a machine shop, a dusty or sandy area,
etc .
· If the printer is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the power cord.
· Do not open the cover while in operation.
· Do not leave the paper cassette loaded with paper in a high humidity
area when not used.
· Keep the paper cassette away from dust when not used.
· Do not add paper to the paper cassette while paper remains in it.
1. Your New Laser Printer-A Guided Tour
1.1 Product Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the printer. No matter why you purchased this printer we are sure it will meet your printing needs and give you many years of productive and efficient use.
Printing speed: 10 pages per minute (Letter size paper, text mode, 5.5% image area, all originals)
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Paper input: Upper; Multi purpose paper cassette with manual feed Lower; Multi purpose paper cassette
Paper output: Face up and face down paper output
Interfaces: Centronics parallel and RS-232C serial
Emulations: HP LaserJet Series III Diablo 630 IBM Proprinter II
Internal memory: 1 MB (expandable to maximum 5 MB with optional
o MB RAM Expansion Module plus 1 MB SIMM or
2 MB SIMM)
Fonts:
22 resident -14 Bitmap fonts available in both portrait and landscape
-8 Outline fonts
(Intellifont Scalable Typefaces)
Satin Print:
Panasonic's SatinPrint technology reduces "jaggies" creating a much smoother looking output. By interspacing standard 300 DPI dots at 600 DPI addresses and adding in 600 DPI dots where necessary, SatinPrint provides higher quality output than is available from conventional 300 DPI laser printers.
Your New Laser Printer-A Guided Tour 1-1
1.2 Part Names
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(Front and Right Side View)
Face down output tray _ _,
Output tray extender
Clamshell release button
Front panel - - - ,
~~~)2::~=~~~~~L--outPut tray selector
Upper paper cassette --"\....-~';E3::~~::::::::::
Lower paper cassette
~-- Power switch
guides
(Rear and Left Side View)
Output tray selector---1'~><
Face up output tray----->;, ~\ Power connector plug _ _ _~~~
Frame ground terminal Parallel interface connector Serial interface connector - - _ . /
" - - - - - - - Font card slot ' - - - - - P r i n t density dial
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(Inside View)
Drum unit - - "
Developer unit with - - - "
toner cartridge
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Cleaning pad
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1-4 Your New Laser Printer-A Guided Tour
2. Installation and Initial Setup
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully open the shipping carton and remove the contents. The figure below shows the items that the carton should contain. Inspect the printer and accessories for damage. Report damage or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased. Inside the front cover of this manual is an area for recording important information regarding the printer. Please record the serial number. date of purchase and your dealer's name.
Upper paper cassette
Developer unit (with toner cartridge)
Lower paper cassette
Drum unit
Face up output tray
Power cord
Manuals (Operating instructions and software commands)
Note: Please keep all packing materials so that they may be used if you transport the printer in the future. They have been specifically designed to protect your printer during shipment.
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2.2 Installation Requirements
Environment
eTemperature Range: 50" to 90.S'F (10" to 32.S"C) eHumidity Range: 20% to 80% RH e Do not install the printer under the following conditions:
- Extremely high or low temperature or extremely high or low humidity
- Direct exposure to sunlight - Areas of high dust concentration -Areas of poor ventilation - Areas with chemical fume concentration -Areas with extreme vibration - Directly in front of air conditioning vents
e Place the printer on a stable, level table.
Minimum Space
Minimum space requirements for setup are shown below.
Front space'
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Power Source
e Use a voltage level which does not vary more than ± 10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the rear of the printer).
eDo not use an extension cord. eThis printer should be connected to a grounded outlet. e Do not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor, or surge protector.
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2.3 Installing Developer Unit (with Toner Cartridge), Drum Unit, Power Cord and Face Up Output Tray
Developer Unit (with Toner Cartridge)
Important: The developer unit contains developer for printing. · Keep the developer unit away from dust and small objects. · Do not place the developer unit in a high humidity or high tem-
perature area.
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Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
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Open protective bag. Take out developer unit and remove tape.
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While keeping developer unit horizontal, remove side seal cap.
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Be sure not to touch exposed developer after you remove the side seal cap.
Note: Please keep the side seal cap in the event the printer must be repacked.
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Clean the transparent plastic sheet with a soft cloth as shown in the figure.
Transparent plastic sheet
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Verify toner cartridge is locked to developer unit.
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Install developer unit in front guides. Be sure left notched shaft sets properly in left front guide.
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Developer unit ---4!\. Left front
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7 Peel back green tape.
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Hold developer unit in place, grasp clear plastic sealing film and pull upward to completely remove.
Lightly tap top of toner cartridge to empty toner into developer unit.
Note: Be careful handling sealing film since some toner residue may remain.
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Drum Unit
Important: The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum. Do not open the protective bag until you've read the following instructions and are ready to install the drum unit. Once you've opened the protective bag: - Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes. -Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit
by the green labeled tabs.
- Keep the drum unit away from dust or dirt. - Do not place the drum unit in a high humidity area, and keep it
out of direct sunlight.
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1 Open protective bag. Take out drum unit. Lift Ihe drum unil by Ihe green labeled lahs.
Green labeled tabs
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Remove drum protection cap and drum protection sheet by releasing right and left tabs.
Do nol expose Ihe drum unil 10 lighl for more Ihan 5 minules.
Do nol louch Ihe yellowish-green drum surface.
Drum protection sheet
ight tab Drum protection cap
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Power Cord
Connect power cord. Be sure to turn OFF the power switch before you connect the power cord.
Power connector plug
Face Up Output Tray
Insert left and right tabs as shown below.
Note:
.06 not print more than 20 sheets at one time [75 g/m2 (20 lb.)]
through the face up output tray. This may cause a paper jam. · Print envelopes, 0 HP film and labels using the face up output tray
to prevent jamming.
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Output Tray Selector
The output tray selector switches the paper output between face up and face down.
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Face down
Note: Do not switch the paper output while the printer is ejecting the paper. This may cause a paper jam.
Output Tray Extender
When using the face down output tray, flip the output tray extender forward.
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2.4 Interfacing-Connecting Your Printer and Computer
The printer will operate with either a parallel or serial interface. It automatically selects the active interface when both are connected and Auto Switch is selected through the front panel. If you do not have an interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer.
Paraliel interface connector Serial interface connector _ _ _J
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Connect the Parallel Interface Cable
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Turn OFF both the printer and computer power switches.
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Plug one end of the cable into the parallel interface connector of the printer.
Snap the clips into place.
If the cable has a frame ground wire, connect it to the frame ground terminal.
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Plug the other end of the cable into the connector of the computer.
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Connect the Serial Interface Cable
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Turn OFF both the printer and computer power switches.
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Plug one end of the cable into the serial interface connector of the printer. Tighten screws.
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Plug the other end of the cable into the connector of the computer.
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2.5 Power On
Make sure the printer is plugged into a 3 prong AC socket. The following procedures should be followed when turning the printer ON.
1 Plug the power cord into the outlet.
2 Turn the power ON.
The display will show:
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After about 1.5 minutes, if the paper cassettes are not installed, the display will show:
I PAPER EMPTY U11
Refer to the next section, to install the paper cassettes.
Note: If error messages other than "PAPER EMPTY U11" are displayed, refer to Section 5.7 for clearing error messages.
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2.6 Loading Paper and Installing Paper Cassettes
This printer has multi purpose upper and lower paper cassettes, and the upper cassette has a inanual feed function. You can adjust the cassettes from envelope size to legal size.
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Letter
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Executive Envelope OHP Film
Label
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Table 2.1 Available Paper Size
" Envelopes must meet specifications. (For details refer to pages 6-5 and 6-6.)
The paper size selected through the front panel or software commands should match the size of the paper in the cassette. If the selected paper size is different from the installed paper size, a paper jam may occur. Refer to "CASSETTE Menu" on page 3-27 for page formatting.
Loading Paper Except Legal Size
Paper
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Paper is loaded into the upper and lower cassette in the same manner. The figure below shows the upper cassette.
Remove paper cassette cover.
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2 Fan the stack of paper.
This suidpe .·.. Non-curl side
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Place paper in paper cassette. The height of the paper should not exceed the limit mark on the paper
cassette.
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Notes: eDo not load different types Or thickness of paper in the same
cassette since this may cause a paper jam. e Make sure you load the paper with the print side up. Most paper
has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. Please follow these instructions when you load the paper cassette. However, when using 161b (60 g/m2) paper, always load the paper with the "non-curl side" up rather than following the instructions on the paper package. e For more detailed information on paper, refer to "Paper Specifications" in Section 6.2 on page 6-2.
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Adjust the rear and side paper guides to the correct paper size. Be sure the edges of the paper are under the tabs.
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Note: Properly adjust the side paper guides to fit the paper snugly. 1m· proper adjustment may cause skewed paper-feeding, improper printing or a paper jam.
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Re-install paper cassette cover.
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Insert paper cassette into upper (lower) front opening. Make sure output tray extender is forward.
Output tray extender
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Verify the front panel displays the following message:
OFF LINE
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Set the paper size through the front panet. (Refer to page 3-27.)
Notes: eThe paper cassette with manual feed should be installed in the
upper front opening. e Failure to insert the tabs on the cassette sides into the edges in the
printer completely may cause a paper jam or skewed paper-feeding.
When setting up the printer for the first time, please allow the printer to warm-up before installing the paper cassette. Installation of the paper cassette before the warm-up period is complete may result in a paper jam If a paper jam does occur please refer to Section 5.3.
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Loading Legal Paper (81).z"x 14")
1 Remove paper cassette cover.
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Pull down legal paper guide while pressing both sides of the paper cassette to the outside.
Legal paper guide
3 Remove rear paper guide.
Rear paper guide
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Install rear paper guide on bottom of paper cassette for storage.
5 Fan the stack of paper.
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Place legal paper in paper cassette. Do not exceed the paper limit mark.
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Adjust the side paper guides to the paper size. Be sure the edges of the paper are under the tabs.
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Note: Properly adjust the side paper guides to the paper. Improper adjustment may cause skewed paper-feeding, improper printing or a paper jam.
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Re-install paper cassette cover.
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Insert paper cassette into upper (lower) front opening_ Make sure output tray extender is forward.
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Note: Failure to insert the tabs on the cassette sides into the edges in the printer completely may cause a paper jam or skewed paper-feeding.
10 Set the paper size to legal through the front panel. (Refer to page 3-28.)
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2.7 Manual Feed
If you wish to print a single sheet of different size paper, you should use the manual feed function.
Before installing the paper, set the manual feed using the front panel (refer to page 3-27) or through software commands (refer to the "Paper Input Control" on the Software Commands Manual).
Setting the Manual Feed through the Front Panel
1 Press
Operation
Display/Description
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2 Press [MENU)
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7 Press
ON
Manual feed is operational.
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The MANUAL indicator will be lit.
ON LINE
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Loading Paper for the Manual Feed
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Adjust manual reed guides to accomodate your sheet of paper.
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Be sure that the MANUAL indicator is lit. Insert a sheet of paper between manual feed guides until you feel resis-
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Send data from the computer to the printer. The printer will start printing when the print data transfer has been'
completed.
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· Do not insert paper while the printer is feeding paper since this may cause a paper Jam.
· When you use the manual feed function, the paper cassette should contain paper since a jam may occur if the cassette is empty.
Notes: .The paper cassette with manual feed must be on the upper cas-
sette. · Labels and OHP films should use the manual feed function. · We recommend using manual feed when you print envelopes. · Print envelopes, labels and OHP films using the face up output
tray to prevent creasing. · Minimum and maximum paper dimensions that can be fed from
the manual feed are shown below. Paper size:
Width; 3.5" (88 mm) to 8.5" (216 mm) Length; 6.3" (160 mm) to 14" (355.6 mm) Weight: 16 to 35 pounds (60 g/m2 to 135 g/m2)
2-24 Installation and Initial Setup
2.8 Envelopes
This printer prints envelopes by using either the manual feed or multi purpose paper cassette. You can use Business Commercial #\0, Business Commercial #9, Monarch, International DL and International C5 (manual feed only). However, when using the multi purpose paper cassette, envelope types and condition, as well as temperature and humidity conditions, may affect accurate feeding and print quality. For optimum print quality, manual
II feed is recommended.
The paper size selected by the front panel or software commands should match the size of the paper in cassette. If the selected paper size is different from the installed paper size, a paper jam may occur. Refer to "CAS. SETTE Menu" on page 3-27 for page formatting and "Paper Sizes" on page 6-3 for selecting the envelope size.
Using Manual Feed
1
Make sure paper cassette with paper is installed. See section 2.6 for details.
Turn Manual Feed ON using front panel. The MANUAL indicator will be lit. See page 2-22.
2
Adjust manual feed guides to fit your envelope.
Manual feed guides
'.
Installation and Initial Setup 2-25.
3
Insert envelope, with side to be printed facing up, between manual feed guides until you feel resistance.
II
I I
Note: When installing an envelope, the flap should be underneath and to the left.
Using Upper Paper Cassette
Notes: · When using the upper paper cassette, it is strongly recommended
that you test your envelopes before purchasing them, to ensure desirable performance. eFor International CS, print with manual reed only. eTo avoid paper jam, do not load more than 10 envelopes in the paper cassette at one time. e If you are setting up this printer for the first time, please allow the printer to complete its warm-up cycle before installing the paper cassette.
1 Remove cover from paper cassette. Fan stack of envelopes. Place envelopes in paper cassette to the paper limit mark with flap underneath and to the left (maximum 10 envelopes).
2-26 Installation and Initial Setup
2
Adjust rear and side paper guides to envelope size. Be sure envelopes are under tabs.
Side paper guides
Rear paper guides
3 Re-install paper cassette cover.
4
Insert paper cassette by firmly pushing cassette into front upper opening.
Installation and Initial Setup 2-27
II
5
Verify front panel displays the following message:
I OFF LINE
I ··
6 Set the paper size to your envelope size through the front panel. (Refer to "CASSETTE Menu" on page 3-27.)
The origin in the landscape printing mode is set on the upper left corner of the envelope as shown below:
Paper feed direction
\ \ \
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/
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Envelope
Unprintable area
(The figure shows an envelope set on the cassette, with the side to be printed facing up.)
2-28 Instaliation and Initial Setup
2.9 Test Printing
The initial 20 to 30 prints of a drum unit may be noticeably less dense than subsequent prints.
Test printing is operational only in the OFF LINE mode.
Status Printing
2 This printer has a status print feature that provides the printer configura-
tion and print menu settings selected through the front panel key opera-
tions. The printer will feed a single sheet of paper with the current configuration selected via the front panel.
1 Press
Operation
( ON LINE)
DisplaylDescription
I OFF LINE
··
2 Press
I RESET
3 8 8 Press
/
4 Press
5 Press
6 Press
I TEST
I STATUS PRINT
The printer will output the STATUS PRINT.
I OFF LINE
..
I ON LINE
..
Installation and Initial Setup 2-29
Font List Printing
This printer has a font list feature which prints the fonts that can be selected through the front panle key operations. The printer will output paper with a list of the available fonts including the font source, font number, name, pitch, points size and available symbol sets.
Operation
11 Press ( ON LINE)
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
..
2 Press
RESET
8 8 ~ Press
/
4 Press
TEST STATUS PRINT
8 8 ~ Press
/
6 Press
7 Press
Press the key until the display shows: FONT LIST PRINT
The printer will output the FONT LIST PRINT.
I OFF LINE
..
ON LINE
··
2-30 Installation and Initial Setup
Character Printing
This printer has a character print feature that will output a full set of ASCII characters in the font selected through the front panel.
1 Press
Operation
( ON LINE)
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
**
2 Press
I RESET
3 8 8 Press
/
4 Press
I TEST
STATUS PRINT
5 8 8 Press
/
6 Press
7 Press
Press the key until the display shows:
I CHARACTER PRINT
The printer will output the CHARACfER PRINT.
I OFF LINE
**
ON LINE
**
Installation and Initial Setup 2-31
Character Print
Font List Print
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Test print samples ·'Version No. may change. "Verify your unit's
Available User Area with the Status Print.
Notes: -The above status print sample shows the factory default settings,
If you change the settings through the front panel, the status print will change, -The printer will feed three sheets of paper with a list of the font source, font number, name, pitch point size and available symbol sets.
2-32 Installation and Initial Setup
3. Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
3.1 Front Panel Description
The front panel keys allow you to configure your printer to communicate properly with the computer and to set the desired print conditions.
A 16-character LCD display prompts the user with operational messages. When changing settings using the front panel, these messages will guide you through the steps. The display will also indicate the appropriate error message so that you may take corrective action.
Your KX-P4440 has been set, at the factory, to the most commonly used
setting. Please check the Factory Default Settings on page 3-44 before
changing settings through the front panel. In many cases, your software
can control printer functions, eliminating the need to change front panel
settings.
E1
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-1
1
3
5 67
10 11
2
Front panel
II
4
1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The KX-P4440 has a l6-character LCD to prompt the user with messages and instructions.
2 Display Guidance
5 labels on the left indicate the selection of paper size; LTR (Letter), LEGAL (Legal), A4 (A4), EXEC (Executive) and ENV (Envelope). 2 labels on the right indicate the selection of cassettes; UPPER (Upper cassette) and LOWER (Lower cassette).
3 MANUAL Indicator
The MANUAL indicator is lit when the MANUAL FEED mode is selected.
4 MENU List
A list of menus available in menu mode. (Refer to page 3-5 "What You Can Perform Through the Front Panel". )
5 MENU Key
The MENU key allows you to enter and exit the menu mode.
6 RESET/TEST Key
The RESET/TEST key allows you to enter the RESETITEST operation. (Refer to page 3-40 "Using the RESET Key" and page 3-42 "Using the TEST Key".)
3-2 Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
7 ... Key
I ! I The'" key advances the item on the display to the next selection. i i i When you enter a numerical value, the'" key allows you to move
to the next numerical column.
8 J;. Key
The & key advances the item on the display to the next selection. When you enter a numerical value, the & key increases the current digit by one.
9 ENTER Key
The ENTER key selects the modes or values shown on the display through the menu mode and makes the desired selection operational.
10 PRINT Indicator
The PRINT indicator blinks while data is being received by the printer, and is lit when data remains in the printer.
lit: data remains in the printer off: data is empty blink: data is being received by the printer
11 PRINT Key
The PRINT key prints all remaining data in the printer. Data remains in the print buffer when the printer is not in print start condition. For example, when the FF command is not included at the end of the data stream sent from the computer, data will remain in the print buffer.
Fronl Panel-All II Takes Is a Touch 3-3
II II::: lTA lEGAl .... UlC ON ~ II;::;,...
Front panel
II
12 ON LINE Indicator
The ON LINE indicator allows you to know whether the printer is in ON LINE or OFF LINE.
lit: ON LINE mode off: OFF LINE mode blink: ON LINE key has been pressed when the printer is printing.
13 ON LINE Key
The ON LINE key is an alternate action key which opens (ON LINE mode) and closes (OFF LINE mode) the communications line with the computer. If the ON LINE key is pressed when the printer is printing, the ON LINE indicator blinks until the printing stops and then, the printer goes OFF LINE.
All other keys are active only after the OFF LINE mode has been selected.
3-4 Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
3.2 What You Can Perform Through the Front Panel
You can enter the menu mode by pressing the MENU key while in the OFF LINE mode. Menu mode is composed of a main menu and submenus that allow you to select modes and parameters. These menus are diagrammed in the following flow chart.
I I Menu Mode
Main Menu
I
I
EMULATION
I I
(page 3-8)
I
I
COpy
I
I
(page 3-11)
: MANUAL FEED :
(page 3-16)
I
I
FONT
I I
(page 3-17)
I
I
CASSETTE
I I
(page 3-27)
I
I
OTHER
I I
(page 3-32)
I
I
INTERFACE
I I
(page 3-36)
Menu mode flow chart
Sub-Menu
I I
I
Sub-Menu 1
II I
I
Sub-Menu 2
I
I I
ON or OFF
I
I I
Sub-Menu 3
I
I
I
Sub-Menu 4
I
I I
I
Sub-Menu 5
I
I Sub-Menu 6 I
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-5
Easy Access to Menu Mode
Example: Front Panel Operation Chart
Main Menu
EMULATION COpy
,
, ,
II INTERFACE
Levell
Level 2
(See Table 3.1 to 3.8.)
Sub-Menu Level 3
SELECT INTERFACE
SET RS232C
AUTO SWITCH'
CENTRONICS RS232C PROTOCOL
POLARITY
. . -
STOP BIT
CENT. BUFF SIZE 232C BUFF SIZE CENT. BUFF SIZE 232C BUFF SIZE DTR' X-ON I X-OFF MARK' SPACE
· · ·
1 STOP BIT' 2 STOP BITS
Level 4
1KB'
4KB
1KB'
4KB
1KB
4KB
1KB
4KB
64KB 64KB 64KB 64KB
('=Factory default setting)
Example for Setting the Parameter of RS-232C: Operation DisplaylDescription
1 Press ( ON LINE]
You have entered the OFF LINE mode.
I OFF LINE
··
2 Press
(MENU]
You have entered the menu mode. You will see this menu just after you pressed the MENU key.
I EMULATION
~
Press the key until the display shows:
8 8 Press
/
I INTERFACE
I
You have selected the INTERFACE menu.
3-6 Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
4 Press
Operation
5 8 8 Press
/
Display/Description
You have entered the level menu.
I SELECT INTERFACE
Press the key until the display shows:
I SET RS232C
I
6 E J Press
You have entered Level 2. I PROTOCOL
11
7 E J Press
You have entered Level 3. IDTR
8 8 / 8 Press
I X-ON I X-OFF
9 Press
You have made the selection operational, and the message will automatically show the Level 2 message.
I POLARITY
I
Return to Step 7 to change other parameters.
If the setting of STOP BIT has been completed, the printer will exit the menu mode.
I OFF LINE
··
If you wish to EXIT the menu mode,
· Press the ON LINE key. The display will show "ON LINE". The printer will return to the ON LINE mode. or
· Press the MENU key. The display will show "OFF LINE". The printer will remain in the OFF LINE mode.
In the both cases, the settings that have been selected with the ENTER key will be active.
Front Pane/-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-7
II
EMULATION Menu
The EMULATION Menu sets the desired printer emulation from Panasonic LP (HP LaserJet Series III), Diablo or IBM modes.
Main Menu
Level I
Sub-Menu I Level 2
Level 3
EMULATION Panasonic LP'
Diablo
PITCH
10
12
15
CHARACTER SET
USA
DENMARK! NORWAY
ENGLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
ITALY
SWEDENI FINLAND
SPAIN
IBM
PRINT MODE NORMAL
EMPHASIS
DOUBLE WIDTH
CHARACTER SET
IBM CHAR. SET 1 IBM CHAR. SET 2
CRiLF/FF
CR ACTION
CR ONLY'
CR+LF
LF ACTION
LF ONLY'
LF+CR
FF ACTION
(Panasonic LP,
Diablo only)
FF ONLY' FF+CR
Table 3.1 EMULATION menu operation chart ('=Factory default setting)
3-B Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
Selecting the Emulation:
1 Press
Operation
2 Press
3 Press
DispiaylDescription
I OFF LINE
**
EMULATION The display will show the level I message.
4 8 8 Press
/
5 Press
6 8 / 8 press
7 Press
Display the selection you desire.
Make the Panasonic LP emulation operational.
I CRILF/FF
e If you wish to exit the mode, jump to Step 17. or
eThe display will show the level 2 message. Display the selection you desire.
The display will show the CR/LFIFF Level 3 message.
8 8 8 Press
/
9 Press
Display the selection you desire.
I CRILF/FF
elf you wish to exit the mode, jump to Step 17. or
elf you wish to set CRiLFIFF, advance to Step 10.
II
Front Pane/-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-9
Operation
10 Press
DisplaylDescription
I CR ACTION
11 8 8 Press
/
I CR ONLY or
11 12 Press
I CR+lF
r:::::J IlF ACTION
~.
13 8 / 8 Press
IlF ONlY
or
14 Press
IlF+CR I FF ACTION
15 8 8 Press
/
I FF ONLY or
16 Press
I FF+CR
Make the selection operationaL
I OFF LINE
**
17 Press
I ON LINE
**
3-10 Front Pane/-All It Takes Is a Touch
COPY Menu
The COPY menu sets the number of copies to be printed. When multiple copies are required, this function eliminates the need for the computer to send the data to the printer more than once ..
The VERIFY mode allows you to check that the page being printed is correct before outputting multiple copies using the copy feature. With the VERIFY mode enabled the first copy of each page will print. The front panel will then show a message asking whether or not to continue printing the remaining copies. "YES" will continue with the rest of the copies; "NO" will cancel the copies of that page and continue to the next page.
Main Menu
Sub-Menu 2
Level I
Level 2
COpy
NUM OF COPY
COpy ="
VERIFY
OFF'
ON
Table 3.2 COPY menu operation chart
Function
II
Continuously prints out all pages you set.
Prints out one page before printing out all pages you set.
('=Factory default setting)
· Factory default setting of the number of copies is "01".
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-11
Setting the Number of Copies:
Operation
Display/Description
1 Press ( ON LINE]
I OFF LINE
**
2 Press
(MENU]
11 3 8 8 Press
/
4 Press
EMULATION
Press the key until the display shows:
I COpy
NUM OF COPY
5 Press
I COpy = **
8 8 ~ Press
/
7 Press
8 Press
Display the number of copies you desire.
I COpy = ..
Makes the selection operational.
OFF LINE
··
I ON LINE
··
3-12 Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch
Setting the Verify Mode:
1 Press
Operation
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
..
2 Press [MENU]
I EMULATION
8 8 ~ Press
/
Press the key until the display shows:
I COpy
II
4 Press
I NUM OF COPY
5 8 / 8 press 6 Press
I VERIFY I OFF
7 8 8 Press
/
8 Press
I CONTINUE
**
9 Press
I ON LINE
**
10 Send data from your computer.
The printer will output one page.
I CONTINUE?
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-13
11 Press
Operation
Display /Description
1 YES · If you wish to continue printing, jump to Step 13. · If you wish to discontinue printing, advance to Step 12.
12 8 / 8 Press
I,---NO_ - - - - - ' I
113 Press
If you selected YES:
ION LINE
..
.. The printer will resume printing the remaining page(s). ON LINE
or If you selected NO, the printer will clear data of the page.
ON LINE
The printer will print the first page of the next print data (if it exists). 1 CONTINUE?
Return to Step II, until the print out of all print data has been completed.
1 ON LINE
··
If you wish to discontinue pnntmg all print data, execute CLEAR BUFFER in the RESET function (refer to "Using the RESET Key" on page 3-40).
3-14 Front Pane/-All It Takes Is a Touch
If you execute the CLEAR BUFFER in the RESET function to discontinue printing, the remaining print data, as well as the first print data, will be cleared.
Notes:
e In verify mode, the "CONTINUE ?" message will display for 30
seconds. If you do not press the ENTER key within this time, the
printer automatically assumes "YES" and will print out the re-
maining copies.
eThe Maximum number of copies you can select is 99 (if you select
''~O'', the printer will automatically reset to "01 ").
3
eThe reset command (ESC "E") returns the number of copies
setting to the value set by the front panel.
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-15
MANUAL FEED
The MANUAL FEED menu sets the MANUAL FEED mode to ON or OFF as shown in Table 3.3. You may insert a sheet of paper manually at any time but, after printing that sheet, the printer will default to the selected cassette. MANUAL FEED ON or OFF can be permanently saved as a power on default when saved via the PERMANENT SAVE function of the OTHER menu.
Main Menu
Function
MANUAL FEED
OFF'
Normally feeds paper from the paper
cassette, but if there is a sheet of paper in
the manual feed, the printer will feed the paper inserted in the manual feed.
ON
Only feeds paper from the manual feed.
Table 3.3 MANUAL FEED menu operation chart
(' =Factory default setting)
Selecting the Manual Feed: Operation
1 Press ( ON LINE]
Display/Description
OFF LINE
**
2 Press
(MENU]
EMULATION
8 8 ~ Press
/
4 Press
Press the key until the display shows: MANUAL FEED
OFF
8 8 ~ Press
/
6 Press
7 Press
ON
Makes the manual feed setting operational.
I OFF LINE
**
The MANUAL indicator will be lit.
I ON LINE
**
3-16 Front Pane/-AI/It Takes Is a Touch
FONT Menu
The FONT menu allows you to select a default font, ZERO CHARACTER and FONT GROUP. The default font can be selected from among RESIDENT or FONT CARD, if an optional font card is installed, SOFT FONT, if downloaded fonts are present, UPLOADED FONT, if uploaded fonts are present. The following table shows all of the items you can select in the FONT menu.
Main Menu Levell
Level 2
Sub-Menu 3
Level 3
Level 4
FONT
RESIDENT For Panasonic BITMAP
LP
FONTS
COURIER 10' COURIER 10 BOLD
COURIER 10 ITA.
COURIER 12
COURIER 12 BOLD
COURIER 12 ITA.
COURIER 15
COURIER 15 ITA.
COURIER 17
COURIER 17 ITA.
COURIER 20
CENTURY PS
CENTURY PS BOLD
CENTURY PS ITA.
OUTLINE FONTS
CG TIMES CG TIMES ITALIC
CG TIMES BOLD
CG TIMES BD ITA.
UNIVERS
UNIVERS ITALIC
UNIVERS BOLD
UN IVERS BD ITA.
Table 3.4 FONT menu operation chart (continued)
LevelS
(Displays of symbol sets shown in Table 3.5"' on page 3-19.)
Level 6
*** **
POINTS (4.00 to 999.75)
(Displays of symbol sets shown in Table 3.5"' on page 3-19.)
('= Factory default setting)
Front Pane/-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-17
Main Menu
Level I
Level 2
Sub-Menu 3 Level 3
Level 4
FONT
RESIDENT
For Diablo & IBM
COURIER 10
COURIER 10 BOLD
COURIER 10 ITA.
COURIER 12
COURIER 12 BOLD
COURIER 12 ITA.
COURIER 15
I
COURIER 15 ITA. COURIER 17
COURIER 17 ITA.
COURIER 20
CENTURY PS
CENTURY PS BOLD
CENTURY PS ITA.
SOFT FONT" SOFT FONT B###'6
(Displays all available symhol sets for each font selected in Level 2.)
SOFT FONT 0###"
***. ** POINTS
(4.00 to 999.75)
(Displays all available symbol sets for each font selected in Level 2.)
UPLOADED FONT"
UPLOAD FONT ###
(Displays all available symbol sets for each font selected in Level 2.)
FONT CARD'4 EXT. FONT ###
(Displays all available symbol sets for each font selected in Level 2.)
UPLOAD
NO
FONT CARD'S YES
ZERO
0'
CHARACTER 0
FONT GROUP FONT GROUP I'
FONT GROUP 2
FONT GROUP 3
Table 3.4 FONT menu operation chart
(,=Factory default setting)
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.\ Factory default setting of symbol set is Roman-8 . ·, The SOFT FONT menu is displayed only when downloaded fonts are
available. ') The UPLOADED FONT menu is displayed only when uploaded fonts
are available. '4 The FONT CARD menu is displayed only when a font card is installed
in the font card slot. '5 The UPLOAD FONT CARD menu is displayed only when a font card
is installed in the font card slot. '6 B###=Bitmap fonts ### '7 O###=Outline fonts (Intellifont Scalable Typefaces) ###
C;i!iiiiiii
When uploading a font card, do not remove the font card from the
3
font card slot until UPLOAD FONT CARD has been completed
and the display shows "OFF LINE".
Symbol Sets A symbol set is the set of printable characters.
The following table lists the Symbol Set Display Number and the corresponding symbol names.
Display
Symbol Set
8U
Roman-8
OU
ISO 6: US ASCII
OE
Roman-8 Extensions
ON
ISO 100: ECMA-94 (Latin 1)
10U PC-8
11U PC-8 Danish/Norwegian
1U
Legal
2U
ISO 2: International Reference Version
1E
ISO 4: United Kingdom
OF
ISO 25: ISO French
1F
ISO 69: ISO French
OG German
1G
ISO 21: ISO German
01
ISO 15: ISO Italian
OK
ISO 14: JIS ASCII
2K
ISO 57: ISO Chinese
3S
ISO 10: ISO Swedish/Finnish
OS
ISO 11: ISO Swedish: names
1S
Spanish
2S
ISO 17: ISO Spanish
Table 3.5 Symbol set
Display
6S 4S 5S 00 10 12U
Symbol Set
ISO 85: ISO Spanish: IBM ISO 16: ISO Portuguese ISO 84: ISO Portuguese: IBM ISO 60: ISO Norwegian Version 1 ISO 61: ISO Norwegian Version 2 PC-850
Outline Fonts (Intellifont Scalable
Typefaces)
6M
VN Math: Ventura Math
13J VN Inti: Ventura International
14J VN US: Ventura US
5M
PS Math: PS Math
10J PS Text: PS Text
8M
Math-8: Math-8
15U Pi Font: Pi Font
6J
MS Publ: Microsoft Publishing
9U
Windows: Windows
7J
DeskTop: DeskTop
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II
Font Group
FONT GROUP allows you to select available fonts by group.
Courier IO Courier IO Bold Courier IO Italic Courier 12 Courier 12 Bold Courier 12 Italic Courier 15 Courier 15 Italic Courier 11'* Courier 17' Italic Courier 20 Century PS Century PS Bold Century PS Italic CG Times PS CG Times PS Italic CG Times PS Bold CG Times PS Bold Italic Univers PS Univers PS Italic U nivers PS Bold U nivers PS Bold Italic
Table 3.6 Font groups
Font Group
I
2
3
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A=active - = not active
Courier 17' is actually 16.66 cpi (cpi=characters per inch).
Font group 1 selects all resident fonts. Font group 2 selects all resident fonts except Century. Font group 3 selects LaserJet Series III resident fonts.
Notes: · When an optional font card is installed in the font card slot,
resident Century PS fonts are automatically disabled. If you have selected FONT GROUP I, the printer will automatically switch to FONT GROUP 2 when a font card is installed. To re-enable the Century PS fonts, re-select FONT GROUP 1 through the front panel. .When you set the FONT, we recommend that you select the FONT GROUP first. If you change the font group from FONT GROUP 1 to FONT GROUP 2 or 3 after selecting Century PS as a default font, Courier 10 will be substituted as the default font.
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Selecting the Resident Font:
Operation
1 Press
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
**
2 Press
EMULATION
3 8 8 Press
/
4 Press
Press the key until the display shows: FONT
RESIDENT
5 Press
8 8 ~ Press
/
7 Press
For Panasonic LP or
For Diablo & IBM Display the selection you desire.
The display will show the Level 3 message.
8 8 ~ Press
/
9 Press
Display the name of the font you desire.
Makes the selection of a font for Diablo & IBM operational.
I OFF LINE
** I
eJump to Step 16. or
eThe display will show the Level 4 message.
II
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Operation Display/Description
10 8 / 8 Press
Display the font you desire.
11 8 Press
The display will show the LevelS message.
II 12 ,re· 8 / 8
Display the symbol set number or the point size you desired.
13 Press
Makes the selection of symbol sets for bitmap fonts operational.
I OFF LINE
'*
eJump to Step 16. or
eThe display will show the symbol set for outline fonts (Intellifont Scalable Typefaces) or Level 6 (refer to Table 3.5 on page 3-19).
14
8 8 Press
/
Display the symbol set display number you desire for outline fonts (Intellifont Scalable Typefaces).
15 8 Press
16 Press ( ON LINE)
Makes the selection of symbol sets for outline fonts (Intellifont Scalable Typefaces) operational.
OFF LINE
**
I ON LINE
**
Notes: eTo select the default font. ..
1. Select a font source 2. Select the desired font 3. Select the desired symbol set eWhen the memory in RAM is not sufficient to upload fonts, the display will show "CANCEL JOB". eThe printer will enable users to upload a maximum of four font cards. eThe maximum number of fonts users can use is 84.
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Selecting the Font Card, Soft Font, Uploaded Font or Upload Font Card:
The printer enables the selection of these menus with a font card, downloaded or uploaded fonts present.
1 Press
Operation
( ON LINE)
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
**
2 Press (MENU)
EMULATION
3 8 8 Press
/
Press the key until the display shows: FONT
E1
4 Press
RESIDENT
5 8 8 Press
/
6 Press
Display the selection you desire. The display will show the Level 2 message.
7 8 8 Press
/
8 Press
Display the selection you desire.
Makes the selection of NO or YES in the UPLOAD FONT CARD operational.
I OFF LINE
**
eJump to Step 13. or
eThe display will show the Level 3 message:
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Operation Display/Description
9
8 8 Press
/
Display the symbol set or the point size you desire.
10 Press
Makes the selection of the symbol sets in Level 3 operational.
I OFF LINE
..
eJump to Step 13. or
eThe display will show the Level 4 message of SOIT FONT.
111
Display the symbol set you desire.
8 8 Press
/
12 8 Press
Makes the selection operational.
OFF LINE
**
13 Press ( ON LINE)
I ON LINE
**
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Setting the Zero Character:
Operation
1 Press
Display/Description
1 OFF LINE
··
2 Press [MENU)
EMULATION
4 Press
Press the key until the display shows: 1 FONT
1 RESIDENT
5 8 8 Press
/
6 Press
1 ZERO CHARACTER
0
1
or
7 8 8 Press
/
8 Press
9 Press
Display the zero character you desire.
..
1 OFF LINE
..
1 ON LINE
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Setting the Font Group:
1 Press
Operation
2 Press
( MENU)
DisplaylDescription
I OFF LINE
**
EMULATION
4 Press
Press the key until the display shows:
I FONT
RESIDENT
5 8 8 Press
/
6 Press
7 8 8 Press
/
8 Press
9 Press
Press the key until the display shows:
I FONT GROUP
FONT GROUP *
(*=1,20r3) Display the font group you desire (refer to Table 3.6 on page 3-20).
Makes the selection operational.
OFF LINE
**
ON LINE
**
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CASSETTE Menu
The CASSETTE menu determines the format (portrait and landscape). Setting the orientation, paper size, origin X and Y, lines per inch, page length and width, top, bottom, left and right margins completes formatting of the page. Refer to Section 4.2 "Page Formatting" in the Software Commands Manual.
The CASSETTE menu sets one of three paper feeding modes from cassette; upper cassette, lower cassette and auto mode. The printer supplies paper from the upper cassette in upper mode, from lower cassette in lower mode, and if one cassette is empty when the two cassettes are set to the same paper size, supplies paper from the other cassette in auto mode.
I!I The paper size selected by the front panel or software commands should i i i match the size of the paper in the cassette. If the selected paper size is
different from the installed paper size, a paper jam may occur.
Main Menu Level I
Level 2
Sub-Menu 4
Level 3
Level 4
LevelS
Level 6
CASSETTE CASSETTE LOWER
SEL.
CASSETTE'
UPPER CASSETTE
AUTO MODE'!
LOWER FORMAT
LETTER
PORTRAIT ORIGIN X
>It*'" DOT COLUMNS"
ORIGIN Y
... DOT ROWS"
LINES PER INCH
"'''' LPI*2
PAGE LENGTH
# OF INCHES # OF LINES
"''''. "'''' INCHES*2 "''''''' LINES
PAGE WIDTH # OF INCHES
"''''.'''''' INCHES*2
# OF COLUMNS .... COLUMNS
TOP MARGIN # OF INCHES
*'II. "'''' INCHES*2
# OF LINES
*** LINES
BOTTOM MARGIN
# OF INCHES # OF LINES
"''''. "'''' INCHES*2 ... LINES
LEFT MARGIN # OF INCHES
"''''. "'''' INCHES*2
# OF COLUMNS .... COLUMNS
RIGHT MARGIN
# OF INCHES
"''''. "'''' INCHES*2
# OF COLUMNS .... COLUMNS
LANDSCAPE Same selections as PORTRAIT mode.
Table 3.7 CASSETTE menu operation chart (continued)
(' =Factory default setting)
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Main Menu
Level I
CASSETTE LOWER FORMAT
Level 2
LEGAL A4
Sub-Menu 4
Level 3 I Level 4 I LevelS
Same selections as LETTER mode.
I Level 6
EXECUTIVE
UPPER FORMAT
LETTER LEGAL
Same selections as LOWER FORMAT mode.
A4
EXECUTIVE
E1
ENVELOPE # 10 ENVELOPE #9 MONARCH
INTERNATIONAL DL
INTERNATIONAL C5
Table 3.7 CASSETTE menu operation chart
('=Factory default setting)
*' AUTO MODE is available only when lower paper cassette and upper
paper cassette are same paper size.
*' For the factory default setting of dot columns, dot rows and inches
when setting the default paper size to LETTER, refer to Section 3.4
"Factory Default Settings" on page 3-44.
Note: The number value of dot columns, dot rows and lines (***) depends on the paper size selected.
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Selecting the Paper Feed from the CasseHe:
AUTO MOD E is available only when lower paper cassette and upper paper cassette are same paper size.
1 Press
Operation
( ON LINE)
DisplaylDescription
I OFF LINE
..
2 Press (MENU)
EMULATION
3 8 8 Press
/
Press the key until the display shows:
I CASSETIE
I
4 Press
CASSETIE SEL.
5 Press
The display will show the Level 2 message.
6 8 8 Press
/
7 Press
8 Press
Display the cassette selection mode you desire.
Makes the selection operational. The display will show the Levell message.
I LOWER FORMAT
or
I UPPER FORMAT
-If you wish to exit the mode, advance to Step 8. or
-If you wish to format a page, start at Step 6 in "Formatting the Page" on the next page.
I ON LINE
**
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-29
Formatting the Page: Operation
1 Press ( ON LINE)
2 Press [MENU)
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
··
EMULATION
D3 '''''8/0
4 Press
Press the key until the display shows:
I CASSETTE
I CASSETTE SEL.
5 8 8 Press
/
6 Press
LOWER FORMAT or
UPPER FORMAT
The display will show the Level 2 message.
7 8 8 Press
/
8 Press
9 8 8 Press
/
Display the paper size you desire.
PORTRAIT or
LANDSCAPE Display the page orientation you desire.
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10 Press
Operation
Display/Description
The display will show the Level 4 message.
11
Display the selection you desire.
8 8 Press
/
12 Press
The display will show the LevelS message.
13
8 8 Press
/
Display the value or selection you desire.
14 Press
Makes the selection in ORIGIN X, ORIGIN Y or LINES PER INCH operational. The display will show the Level 4 message. Return to Step 11.
or
The display will show the Level 6 message.
1 ~
8 8 Press
/
Display the value of INCHES, LINES or COLUMNS in PAGE LENGTH, PAGE WIDTH, TOP MARGIN, BOTTOM MARGIN, LEIT MARGIN and RIGHT MARGIN.
16 Press
Makes the selection operational. The display will show the Level 4 message.
Return to Step II to set the other selections.
17 Press
If the setting of RIGHT MARGIN has been completed,
I OFF LINE
**
I ON LINE
**
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-31
OTHER Menu
The OTHER menu allows selection and setting of the functions shown in Table 3.8.
Main Menu
Level I
OTHER
PWR ON STAT PRT
Sub-Menu 5 Level 2
OFFON
Level 3
POWER SAVE
OFF" ON
HEX DUMP
OFF" ON
30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS
DATA TIME our l ON"
"'** SEC
AUTO CONTINUE
OFF OFF" ON
SatinPrint
ON"
OFF
PERMANENT
NO"
SAVE
YES
MIDDLE" HIGH LOW
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH"
FRENCH
GERMAN
SPANISH
ITALIAN
Table 3.8 OTHER menu operation chart (continued)
Function
Does not print a status page. Prints the printer status and active settings when powered on. Always supplies full power to the printer. Reduces power supplied to the printer if data has not been received within the set time.
Prints normal ASCII characters. Prints all data received from the computer in hexadecimal form (Function codes for the printer: CR, LF, HT, etc. are not executed). Automatically prints the remaining data when the computer docs not send data to the printer during a present time (minimum 10 seconds). Does not print the remaining data. Error conditions are not recovered automatically. Automatically goes ON LINE in approximately IO seconds, when an error condition occurs, which can be recovered by the ON LINE key. Achieves higher quality printing of text and graphics by smoothing the edges of the printed image. The Satin Print option has three choices: MIDDLE, HIGH and LOW.
Prints normal images. The status set through the front panel key operations is not stored and is not active when the power is turned on. The status set through the front panel key operations is stored as default settings and remain even if the power is turned off. Selects the display language. The display language set through the front panel key operations is stored as default setting and remains even if the power is turned off.
('=Factory default setting)
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Main Menu
Sub-Menu 5
Level I
Level 2
OTHER
PAGE PROTECTION"'
OFFLETTER
A4
LEGAL
Table 3.8 OTHER menu operation chart
Function
Does not reserve additional memory for PAGE PROTECfION. Additionally reserves memory to process the entire page (in memory) composed with very dense or complex graphics and text before printing out the page. This setting assures complete printing.
(' =Factory default setting)
" Factory default setting On-3D seconds Whenever AUTO SWITCH in the INTERFACE menu being selected, DATA TIME OUT is set to ON.
" The PAGE PROTECTION menu is displayed only when optional RAM is installed.
When PAGE PROTECTION is executed, all downloaded and uploaded fonts, including permanently-saved fonts, and all macros, including permanent macros, are erased. You will need to redownload or re-upload fonts and macros you desire.
Notes: eThe status in PERMANENT SAVE is automatically defaulted to
"NO", after you set it to "YES". eHEX DUMP "ON" cannot be permanently saved and will be
released when the power is turned off. e When HEX DUMP "OFF" is set, data received during HEX
DUMP "ON" will be automatically cleared.
Front Pane/-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-33
Setting the Other Menu:
1 Press
Operation
2 Press [MENU)
13 8 / 8 press
4 Press
Example for Setting the Power Save.
Display/Description
OFF LINE
..
EMULATION
Press the key until the display shows: OTHER PWR ON STAT PRT
8 8 ~ Press
/
6 Press
Press the key until the display shows:
I POWER SAVE
I
OFF
7 8 8 Press
/
8 Press
ON
The display will show the Level 3 message. eThis procedure makes the setting selected at Level 2 operational.
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Operation DisplaylDescription
9
8 8 Press
/
Display the item you desire.
10 8 Press 1 1 Press
( ON LINE)
Makes the selection operational. The display will show the Levell message.
HEX DUMP
ON LINE
**
Notes: e After PERMANENT SAVE has been completed, the printer will
go to the OFF LINE mode and display "OFF LINE". eAfter LANGUAGE setting has been changed, the printer will
automatically go to the ON LINE mode. "WARM UP" and "ON LINE" will be continuously displayed in the selected language.
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-35
INTERFACE Menu
The INTERFACE menu sets the interface for communication with the computer. This printer has both Centronics parallel and RS-232C serial interfaces as standard.
In the AUTO SWITCH mode, it is not necassary to select an active interface, since this printer polls the interfaces for the active port.
Main Menu
Level I
INTERFACE
II
SELECT INTERFACE
SET RS232C
Level 2
AUTO SWITCH'
CENTRONICS RS232C PROTOCOL
POLARITY
BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH STOP BIT
Table 3.9 INTERFACE menu operation chart
Sub-Menu 6
Level 3
CENT.BUFF SIZE
232C BUFF SIZE
CENT. BUFF SIZE
232C BUFF SIZE
DTR"
X-ON I X-OFF
MARK"
SPACE
9600"
1200
19200
2400
300
4800
600
NO"
EVEN
ODD
8 BITS"
7 BITS
1 STOP BIT"
2 STOP BITS
1KB" 1KB" 1KB 1KB
Level 4
4KB 4KB 4KB 4KB
64KB 64KB 64KB 64KB
("=Factory default setting)
SeHing the Parameter of RS-232C:
1 Press
Operation
DisplaylDescription
OFF LINE
··
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2 Press
Operation
Display/Description
EMULATION
3 8 8 Press
/
Press the key until the display shows:
I INTERFACE
I
4 B Press
SELECT INTERFACE
II
5 8 / 8 Press
SET RS232C
6 B Press
PROTOCOL
~
8 8 Press
/
Display the selection you desire.
8 Press
The display will show the Level 3 message.
9 ' ' ' ' ' 8 / 0 Display the selection you desire.
10 Press
1 1 Press
Makes the selection operational. The display will show the Level 2 message.
Return to Step 7 to make the other selections.
If the setting of STOP BIT has been completed:
I OFF LINE
..
I ON LINE
··
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-37
Selecting the Interface:
1 Press
Operation
2 Press [MENU)
11 8 8 3 Press
/
4 Press
5 Press
Display/Description
I OFF LINE
··
I EMULATION
Press the key until the display shows:
I INTERFACE
SELECT INTERFACE
The display will show the Level 2 message.
8 8 ~ Press
/
7 Press
8 8 8 Press
/
Display the interface selection you desire.
The display will show the Level 3 message.
I CENT.BUFF SIZE
or
I 232C BUFF SIZE
Display the selection you desire.
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9 Press
Operation
Display/Description
The display will show the Level 4 message.
1 0
8 8 Press
/
Display the buffer size selection you desire.
1 1 Press
12 Press
Makes the selection operational.
I OFF LINE
**
or If you selected RS232C,
I SET RS232C
EI
If you wish to set the parameter of RS-232C, start at Step 6 in "Setting the Parameter of RS-232C" on page 3-36.
I ON LINE
··
eWhen SELECT INTERFACE has been changed, all downloaded and uploaded fonts, including permanently-saved fonts, and all macros, including permanent macros, are erased. You will need to re-download or re-upload fonts and macros you desire.
eIn the AUTO SWITCH mode, you should not send any data from both Centronics parallel and RS-232C serial interfaces at one time to assure a normal printing.
Front Pane/-Allft Takes fs a Touch 3-39
3.3 When You Wish to RESETITEST
II
Using the RESET Key
The RESET key allows you to reset the printer according to the following table:
Levell
Level 2
Function
RESET
USER DEFAULT
Resets the printer to user selected parameters.
CLEAR BUFFER
Clears text produced on the printer, data in the receive buffer and any modes sct by software command.
CLEAR SOFT FONTS Clears downloaded fonts in RAM.
CLR UPLOAD FONTS
Clears uploaded fonts in RAM from a bitmap font card.
CLEAR MACROS
Clears downloaded MACROs in RAM.
FACTORY DEFAULT
Resets the printer to factory set defaults.
Table 3.10 RESET function operation chart
Resetting the Printer: Operation
1 Press ( ON LINE)
DisplaylDescription
I OFF LINE
..
2 Press
I RESET
3 Press
4 8 8 Press
/
I USER DEFAULT
Jump to Step 5 if you select USER DEFAULT.
Display the selection you desire.
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5 Press
Operation
8
6 Press ( ON LINE)
Display/Description
Makes the selection operational.
I OFF LINE
··
or If you selected USER DEFAULT or FACTORY DEFAULT.
I WARM UP
00
and then
I ON LINE
··
Ignore Step 6, if you selected USER DEFAULT or FACTORY DE-
FAULT.
I
ION LINE
··
Notes: -If you try to execute CLEAR SOFT FONTS, CLR UPLOAD
FONTS and CLEAR MACROS when print data remains in the buffer, "CANCEL JOB" is displayed for two seconds and the printer will not execute these commands. When this occurs, press the PRINT key to force printing the remaining data, and then execute these commands via the front panel. -Selecting FACTORY DEFAULT will reset the printer to the configuration set at the factory. The FACTORY DEFAULT settings will not be stored as the USER DEFAULT settings unless they are permanently saved through PERMANENT SAVE of the OTHER menu on page 3-32. For a list of the FACTORY DEFAULT settings refer to the "Status Printing" on page 2-29.
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-41
Using the TEST Key
The TEST key allows you to test the operating conditions of the printer.
Levell
Level 2
Level 3
Function
TEST
STATUS PRINT
Prints currently selected printer settings.
FONT LIST PRINT
Prints the list of fonts which arc available.
CHARACTER PRINT
Prints an entire page of characters with the currently selected font.
USER AVAIL. RAM
****.** KB FREE Shows the remaining memory capacity.
Table 3.11 TEST function operation chart
II Performing the Test Print (Status Print, Font List Print or Character Print):
Operation
Display/Description
1 Press [ ON LINE]
I OFF LINE
··
2 Press
[R!TEESSETT]
RESET
8 8 ~ Press
/
4 Press
8 8 ~ Press
/
6 Press
7 Press
I TEST
I STATUS PRINT Jump to Step 6, if you wish to select STATUS PRINT.
Display the selection you desire.
The printer will output the paper printed with your selection.
I OFF LINE
..
ION LINE
··
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Note: If you execute test print when data remains in the printer, "CANCEL JOB" is displayed for two seconds and the printer will not print the test page. When this occurs, press the PRINT key to print the remaining data, and then execute test print via the front panel.
Checking the Remaining Memory Capacity:
Operation
DisplaylDescription
1 Press ( ON LINE)
I OFF LINE
**
2 Press
RESET
4 Press
I TEST
STATUS PRINT
5 8 8 Press
/
6 Press
7 Press
8 Press
Press the key until the display shows: USER AVAIL. RAM
***'." KB FREE
The remaining memory capacity will be displayed.
OFF LINE
··
I ON LINE
··
II
Front Panel-All It Takes Is a Touch 3-43
3.4 Factory Default Settings
II
Emulation: Panasonic LP (HP LaserJet Series III)
Number of copies: I
Verify mode: Off
Interface: Auto (Centronics/RS-232C)
Power On Status Print: Off
Power Save: Off
Hex Dump: Off
Data Time Out: On: 30 seconds
Auto Continue: Off
SatinPrint: On (Middle)
Permanent Save: No
Display Language: English
Format: Portrait
Paper Size; Origin X; Origin Y; Lines Per Inch; Page Length; Page Width; Top Margin; Bottom Margin; Left Margin; Right Margin;
Letter 75 0 6 LPI 11" 8.011
OS'
lOS' 0.00"
8.0"
Font:
Default; Symbol Set; Zero Character; Font Group;
Courier 10 (Resident Bitmap Font) Roman-8 Non-Slashed Font Group I
Cassette Select: Lower
Manual Feed: Off
Buffer Size: Centronics; IKB
RS-232C;
IKB
3.5 The RS-232C Defaults
Protocol: Polarity: Baud Rate:
Parity: Data Length:
Stop Bits:
DTR Mark 9600 No 8 Bits I Bit
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4. Using Your Laser Printer
4.1 General Guidelines
By now you should be familiar with your Laser Printer. This chapter will help make your system work together for you and it will point out the items that you may have to review.
This chapter is designed as a guide to the steps needed to configure your system. Before you proceed, we recommend that you have all the manuals for your system, including software, since you will need them for reference.
The Panasonic Laser Printer is designed to work with virtually all computers and off-the-shelf software. In order to make your printer work for you, there are a few things you need to do. These include configuring your:
computer and ... printer and ...
software
II
Configuring your entire system is extremely important. If the system is not configured correctly, then you may experience problems.
4.2 Configuring Your Computer
Configuring your computer is the starting point for setting up your system. Some of the things you need to select are: monitor type, printer port and interface output parameters. After you configure your computer, be sure to write down the settings you have made. These will be used again when configuring your printer and software.
If you need specific information on configuring your computer, we suggest
you refer to the user's manual or contact the manufacturer or the place
of purchase.
Using Your Laser Printer 4-1
4.3 Configuring Your Printer
Now that you have configured your computer, you can move on to the printer. Since this is a printer manual, this section will receive emphasis.
Configuring the printer involves three (3) major areas:selecting the emulation, selecting the font group (this determines the printer driver to be selected), and selecting the interface.
After you configure the printer, you should permanently save the settings. This will eliminate the need to re-configure your printer every time you turn it on. Please note that your printer has been configured to the most common settings at the factory. These settings are listed on page 3-44. Please check these settings before proceeding.
II
Configuring Your Printer Emulation
The KX-P4440 emulates various printers. To get optimum versatility in both text and graphics from your printer, we suggest that you use the
Panasonic LP emulation mode. In this mode, the printer emulates an HP LaserJet Series Ill. Below is a list of the printer's emulation modes, and the corresponding models it emulates:
Emulation Mode
Panasonic LP Diablo IBM
Printer Emulated
HP LaserJet Series III Diablo 630 IBM Proprinter
Please remember that whichever emulation you choose, all your software should also use that emulation. Before choosing an emulation, we recommend that you refer to your software manuals to determine which of the emulations in the printer are supported by the software.
Selection of the Emulation Mode can be done in two ways:
Front Panel:
While in the OFF LINE mode, select the desired emulation mode through the front panel. (See Chapter 3 for a detailed explanation of how to use the front panel.)
Super Set:
Send the command from the computer to select the desired emulation mode. [See the Software Commands Manual for information on how to use the Special Codes (Super Set) commands.]
Be sure to remember which emulation mode you select. It will be used when you configure your software.
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To assist you in selecting your emulation, please note the following:
Panasonic LP: In this mode the printer interprets HP LaserJet Series III commands as the HP LaserJet Series III does,
Diablo:
In this mode the printer interprets most of the Diablo 630 commands. Those commands that are not interpreted by the printer are ignored. An example is Auto Backward Printing ON/OFF. Since the printer prints only in the one direction, this command is ignored. The print position will be within VJoo" of that from the Diablo 630 since the vertical and horizontal dot resolution of this printer is 300 dots per inch.
IBM:
In this mode the printer interprets most of the IBM Proprinter II commands. Those commands that are not interpreted by the printer are ignored. An example is NLQ ON/OFF. Since this printer always prints in the highest quality, this command is ignored. The print position will be within VJoo" of that from the IBM Proprinter
I I II, since the vertical and horizontal dot resolution of this printer is 300
dots per inch.
Note: The printer converts print data to dot data before printing. An error condition may occur if the total amount of data (including text, macros, downloaded fonts and graphic image data) exceeds the total amount of RAM memory installed. When this occurs, the LCD display will show "RAM OVERFLOW". If this happens, the image density or data amount must be reduced or the downloaded fonts and macros, if any, may be cleared from RAM memory.
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Configuring Your Font Group
The KX-P4440 emulates the HP LaserJet Series HI printer. Because of all of its additional fonts, it is actually possible for the printer to be compatible with various printer drivers.
There are 3 different font groups available in the printer. (Refer to page 3-20 for more information on Font Groups.) Below is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of selecting each as the default:
Font Group I This group offers the maximum font versatility of the KX-P4440. It should be selected whenever you are using a Panasonic laser printer driver.
If you select this font group and are using a printer driver other than a Panasonic laser printer and encounter problems, such as improper justification or character spacing of proportional characters, then we suggest that Font Group 2 be selected. This problem may be due your software selecting the resident Century font, which is a proportional space font, while the parameters are set for a mono-space font, such as Courier.
Font Group 2
This group again offers a high level of font versatility. It offers all of the KX-P4440's resident fonts except Century (proportionally-spaced) fonts. It should be selected in the unlikely occurrence that you encounter the problem described above.
Font Group 3
This group supports only those fonts available in the HP LaserJet Series HI. While offering less fonts than Font Group 2, this is another alternative if the Century font is selected instead of a different proportionally spaced font. (See above.)
Whenever possible, the KX-P4440 should be set with Font Group 1 se· lected. This will otTer maximum versatility of fonts.
Configuring Your Printer Interface
The KX-P4440 features both Centronics parallel and RS-232C serial interfaces. Please check to see which you are using to connect your system to your printer. The printer is set to AUTO SWITCH at the factory, allowing the printer to accept data through either port. If you choose to send data through the RS-232C serial port, check the settings on both the system and the printer to be sure they watch. The factory settings are listed on page 3-44.
As an example if you have an IBM PC or compatible, and you are going to use LPTl: or one of the COM ports as your printer port, then you simply select AUTO SWITCH. Select RS-232C, only if you change the protocol, polarity, baud rate, parity, data length, start and stop bits to match the computer's settings.
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4.4 Configuring Your Software
In this section you must again refer to some of the settings you chose earlier. If you do not remember how you configured your computer and printer, you need to go back and check.
When configuring your software, you need to refer to the operator's manual that came with each of your software packages. Be sure to follow the instructions and make all of the correct selections to correspond with those you made for your computer and printer.
Most commercial software will allow you to select a printer. A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to communicate with the printer via the interface in use. Do not be afraid to try the printer's different emulation modes and font groups with their carre· sponding software printer drivers. Different software packages will pro·
II vide additional features depending upon the printer driver you select.
Whenever possible, a Panasonic laser printer driver should be used with the KX·P4440 set with Font Group I selected. This driver will offer maximum versatility of fonts and all other features of this printer.
Always use a KX·P4440 driver if it is available. The chart below shows alternative drivers that may be used with each of the printer's emulation modes:
Note: In software that lists Panasonic LP as a printer driver menu selec· tion, it should always be your first choice.
Emulation Mode Panasonic LP
Diablo IBM
First Choice
KX·P4440 KX·P445I KX·P4430 Diablo 630 IBM Proprinter II
Second Choice
HP LaserJet Series III HP LaserJet Series HIP HP LaserJet Series IIID Diablo IBM Graphics
Please remember that you must check the paper size and page format in your software. We recommend that you control the appearance of the printed output throught your software, not by the printer. In other words, let the software control the printer.
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5. Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer
5.1 How to Maintain and Change...
Changing Cleaning Pad and Toner
Cartridge (KX-P4S3)
When the toner decreases to a level requiring replacement, the printer displays the blinking message "CHNG TONER U20" on the display. When this occurs, install an optional Toner Kit, w.hich contains a toner cartridge and cleaning pad.
To add toner, follow these procedures:
1 Turn the power OFF.
2
Press the clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
Clamshell release
3
Remove the existing cleaning pad and install a new cleaning pad.
Cleaning pad
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4
Tap toner cartridge. Remove toner cartridge as shown below.
Be careful not to spill any residual toner in removed toner cartridge.
5
Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the four corner tabs on the cartridge with the slots on the developer unit, and push down.
toner cartridge
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Slide toner cartridge into place. Verify toner cartridge is locked to developer unit.
New toner cartridge
7 Peel back green tape.
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8
Hold developer unit in place, grasp clear plastic sealing film and pull upward to completely remove. Lightly tap top of toner cartridge to empty
toner into developer unit.
Note: Be careful handling the sealing film since it may contain toner residue.
9 Close clamshell.
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Changing Drum Unit and Ozone Filter (KX-PDM5)
When the printer displays the blinking message "CHNG DRUM U27", the drum unit and ozone filter should be replaced, The printer will output approximately 50 pages after message is first displayed,
Important: The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum, Exposing it to light may damage the drum, - Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes,
-Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface, Lift the drum unit by the green labeled tabs,
- Keep the drum unit away from dust or dirt, - Do not place the drum unit in a high humidity area, and keep it
out of direct sunlight.
To change the drum unit, follow these procedures:
1 Turn the power OFF,
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2
Press clamshell release button, Clamshell will open automatically,
3 Remove drum unit.
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4
Remove green ozone filter cover by moving the tab to the right.
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Remove ozone filter and install new ozone filter.
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6
Re-install green ozone filter cover.
Warning: It is essential that the ozone filter is replaced after the "CHNG DRUM U27" is displayed. Failure to do so will contravene health and safety requirements. Panasonic will accept no liability for damages resulting from failure to replace the filter as indicated.
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Install new drum unit in rear guides. Be sure left notched shaft sets properly in left rear guide.
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Right rear guide
8
Close clamshell. Turn the power ON while pressing the MENU key.
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Changing Developer Unit with Toner
Cartridge (KX-PDP5)
When the printer displays the blinking message "CHNG DEV U26", the developer unit should be replaced.
Important: · When installing a new developer unit, be sure to use the toner
cartridge attached to a new developer unit. · Do not use the toner of the previously installed toner cartridge.
To change the developer unit, follow these procedures:
1 Turn the power OFF.
2
Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically. Remove the existing cleaning pad and install the new cleaning pad.
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3
Remove drum unit.
Important: The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum. · Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes. · Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit
by the green labeled tabs. · Keep the drum unit away from dust or dirt. · Do not place the drum unit in a high humidity area, and keep it
out of direct sunlight.
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Remove developer um.t.
Developer unit
(with toner cart"'dgel
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Peel back green tape.
Green tape
7
Hold developer unit in place, grasp clear plastic sealing film and pull upward to completely remove.
Lightly tap top of toner cartridge to empty toner into developer unit.
Note: Be careful handling the sealing film since it may contain toner residue.
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8
Re-install drum unit. (Refer to Step 3 on page 2-8 for installation of drum unit.)
9
Close clamshell. Turn the power ON while pressing the ON LINE key.
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5.2 Cleaning the Printer
Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment. You should clean the printer:
eat least once a month .when you install a new d~um unit
.when conditions such as blurred printing or stains on paper have occurred
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
1
Turn the power OFF.
2
Clean the cover with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercial cleaner.
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer
Clean the inside of the printer by wiping any visible toner away with a dry cloth. The following areas should be cleaned.
· Paper transport plate · Resist pinch roller .Transfer roller · Pick up roller · Fuser roller
1 Turn the power OFF.
Before cleaning the inside of the printer. allow the fuser to cool (about 5 minutes).
2
Push clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
3
Remove drum unit. Remove developer unit.
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Clean the inside of the printer. Remove cleaning pad before you clean fuser roller.
Pick up roller Transfer roller
Fuser roller
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-The printer must be turned OFF prior to cleaning. - Do not clean the fuser with stiff material, or you may damage the
fuser roller. _Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes.
- Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit by the green labeled tabs.
-Be sure not to touch the exposed developer.
5
Re-install developer unit. (Refer to Step 6 on page 2-5 for installation of developer unit.)
Re-install drum unit. (Refer to Step 3 on page 2-8 for installation of drum
unit.)
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5.3 How to Clear a Paper Jam
(Paper ejection area)
"JAM3 J01"
(Paper feed area) "JAM1 J01"
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"JAM3 J01" (Fuser area)
"JAM2 J01" (Paper transfer area)
Paper jam areas
Paper Jam 1
When a paper jam occurs in the paper feed input area, the display will show "JAM 1 J01".
Solution:
1
Remove upper and lower paper cassettes. Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
2
Remove drum unit. Remove developer unit.
3
Loosen the two green screws of guide plate. (The green screws cannot remove.)
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4
<D Lift the guide plate tab until opening is made between resist pinch
roller and platen.
@ Remove jammed paper.
Jammed paper
5
Tighten the two green screws of guide plate.
6
Reinstall developer unit. Reinstall drum unit.
7 Close clamshell. Reinstall upper and lower paper cassettes. To resume printing, press the ON LINE key.
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Paper Jam 2
When a paper jam occurs in the paper transfer area or the fuser area, the display will show "JAM 2 J01".
Solution:
1 Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
2
Remove drum unit. Remove developer unit.
3 Remove jammed paper.
- Do not touch the fuser and main motor since they are hot. - Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes. -Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit
by the green labeled tabs. - Be sure not to touch the exposed developer. -.If the jammed paper has toner on it, do not pull it out through the
slot for paper feed. -Be sure that no paper fragments remain in the printer.
4
Re-install developer unit. (Refer to Step 6 on page 2-5 for installation of developer unit.)
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If the back side of drum unit is dirty with toner, carefully clean it with a dry and soft cloth without touching the yellowish-green drum surface.
Yellowish-green drum surface
Note: Keep the drum unit horizontal when you clean it.
6
Gently shake drum unit 4 to 5 times horizontally. Re-install drum unit.
(Refer to Step 3 on page 2-8 for installation of drum unit.)
7 Close clamshell. To resume printing, press the ON LINE key_
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Paper Jam 3
When a paper jam occurs in the paper ejection area, the display will show "JAM 3 J01".
1
When using face down output tray:
Remove jammed paper.
To resume printing, press the ON LINE key.
When using face up output tray:
1 Remove jammed paper.
To resume printing, press the ON LINE key.
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Removing paper from fuser area:
1 Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
2
Remove drum unit. Remove developer unit.
3 Remove jammed paper.
· Do not touch the Coser and main motor, since they are hot. - Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes. - Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit
by the green labeled tabs. -Be sure not to touch the exposed developer. eBe sure that no paper fragments remain in the printer.
4
Re-install developer unit. (Refer to Step 6 on page 2-5 for installation of developer unit.)
Re-install drum unit. (Refer to Step 3 on page 2-8 for installation of drum
unit.)
5 Close clamshell. To resume printing, press the ON LINE key.
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If Paper Jam Still Occurs in the Fuser
Unit. ..
After clearing a Paper Jam 2 or Paper Jam 3, if the paper jam message is still present, there may be paper fragments under the fuser, requiring removal of the fuser unit.
Before checking the inside of the fuser, allow the fuser to cool (about 5 minutes).
1
Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
2
Remove drum unit. Remove developer unit.
3 Remove cleaning pad.
Cleaning pad
4
Remove fuser access cover by loosening the two green screws.
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5
Gently remOve jammed paper with a pair of tweezers.
- Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes.
-Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit
by the green labeled tabs.
- Be sure not to touch the exposed developer. · Be sure that no paper fragments remain in the printer.
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Re-install fuser access cover inclining it as shown below, and put it horizontally. Do not rub the fuser roller by projections.
Projections
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7
Tighten the two green screws and re-install cleaning pad.
8
Re-install developer unit. Re-install drum unit.
9 Close clamshell. To resume printing, press the ON LINE key.
Notes: · If stains appear on the back of printed paper after a paper jam is
cleared, it is recommended that you run several test prints. (Refer to page 2-29 for test print.) · After removing the jammed paper, open and close the printer once to clear jam messages.
15.4 How to Adjust Print Density
Print density refers to the relative darkness of the print on the paper. The print density dial is located on the left side of the printer. Normal position is upright.
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Dark
0
Light
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5.5 How to Clean the Tungsten Wire
If reduced print quality occurs, clean the tungsten wire of the drum unit with a cotton swab.
Important: The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum. -Do not expose the drum unit to room light or sun light.
To clean the tungsten wire follow these procedures:
1 Turn the power OFF.
2
Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
3
I I Carefully wipe the tungsten wire by sliding a cotton swab from end to end
4 to 5 times.
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Tungsten wire
4 Close clamshell.
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5.6 Periodic Maintenance
Performing Periodic Maintenance will help keep your laser printer in its best working condition and give you the highest quality output.
Table 5.1 lists messages, maintenance cycle and recommended procedures
for periodic maintenance.
Message
PM Cycle
CHNG CORONA Ma5 180,000 pages
CHNG FUSER Ma6
90,000 pages
Table 5.1 Periodic maintenance chart
Items to be Replaced Transfer Corona Unit Fuser Unit
Model No. KX-PCR3 KX-PFS6
Recovery Printing continues. Printing continues.
The "CHNG CORONA Ma5" can be performed by the operator. Instruction for Transfer Corona Unit is included with the replacement unit box.
It is recommended that the "CHNG FUSER Ma6" be performed by a qualified service engineer. Please contact your maintenance organization.
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Resetting the LCD Messages
You may turn off the "CHNG CORONA Ma5" or "CHNG FUSER Ma6" messages on the display by following the instructions below.
Message CHNG CORONA Ma5 CHNG FUSER Ma6
Turn off Sequence Power on while pressing the PRINT key. Power on while pressing the A key.
Also, you may turn off the "CHNG DEV U26" message on the display by following the instructions below.
Message CHNG DEV U26
Turn off Sequence
Power on while pressing the RESETrrEST key.
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5.7 Troubleshooting
Many problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The error messages shown on the display (see Table 5.3) and the following tables will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the more common problems.
Trouble Printer dead Power on but printer not printing data Front panel keys not operational Paper jam occurs continually
Stains on paper Vertical line on paper
Very faint print
"CALL SERVICE" message appears on the display, no display or the printer does not function properly.
Table 5.2 Troubleshooting
Possible Cause No AC power Printer not ON LINE Interface cable not connected Printer not OFF LINE Paper size selected by the front panel or software commands is different from the installed paper size
Torn paper may be present in fuser Dirty paper path
Dirty paper path
Scratch on drum Scratch on fuser roller Print density dial not adjusted Abnormal transfer corona current Developer unit requires replacement Internal errors
Corrective Action
Check power cord.
Press ON LINE key.
Check interface cable.
Press ON LINE key.
Select the correct paper size through the front panel or software commands. (Refer to page 3-27, refer to Software Commands Manual.)
Remove torn paper. (Refer to page 5-19.)
Clean paper path. (Refer to page 5-12.)
Clean paper path. (Refer to page 5-12.)
Replace drum.
Replace fuser.
Properly adjust the dial.
Replace transfer corona.
Install a new developer unit. (Refer to page 5-8.)
If one of these error appears, turn the power off for a few seconds then on again. If the error continues, service by an Authorized Panasonic Service Center is required.
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Error Messages
Error Code
Possible Cause
Recovery
PAPER EMPTY
U10 In automatic paper feed mode, both Load paper. upper and lower paper are empty or no cassettes are installed.
PAPER EMPTY
U11 In automatic paper feed mode or
Load paper.
upper cassette feed mode, the upper
paper is empty or no cassettes are
installed.
PAPER EMPTY
U12 In automatic paper feed mode or
Load paper.
lower cassette feed mode, the lower
paper is empty or no cassettes are
installed.
LOAD ENV
U13 Printer requires envelope.
Load envelope or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
UC LOAD ENV
II UC LOAD MON
Printer requires #9 or #10 envelope in upper cassette.
Printer requires monarch paper in upper cassette.
Load #9 or #10 envelope in upper cassette and set to #9 or #10 envelope format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
Load monarch paper in upper cassette and set to monarch format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
UC LOAD DL
Printer requires international DL paper in upper cassette.
Load international DL paper in upper cassette and set to international DL format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
UC LOAD C5
Printer requires international C5 paper in upper cassette.
Load international CS paper in upper cassette and set to international CS format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD ENV
Printer requires #9 or #10 envelope in manual feed area.
Load #9 or #10 envelope in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD MON
Printer requires monarch paper in manual feed area.
Load monarch paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD DL
Printer requires international 0 L paper in manual feed area.
Load international DL paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD C5
Printer requires international C5 paper in manual feed area.
Load international CS paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
Table S.3 Error messages (continued)
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Error Messages
Error Code
Possible Cause
Recovery
LOAD LGL
U14 Printer requires legal paper in upper Load legal paper in upper cassette
cassette or lower cassette.
or lower cassette and set to legal
format in upper or lower format
menu or force printing by pressing
the ON LINE key.
UC LOAD LGL
Printer requires legal paper in upper cassette.
Load legal paper in upper cassette and set to legal format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
LC LOAD LGL
Printer requires legal paper in lower cassette.
Load legal paper in lower cassette and set to legal format in lower format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD LGL
Printer requires legal paper in manual feed area.
Load legal paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
LOAD LTR
U15 Printer requires letter paper in upper cassette or lower cassette.
Load letter paper in upper cassette or lower cassette and set to letter format in upper or lower format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
UC LOAD LTR
Printer requires letter paper in upper cassette.
Load letter paper in upper cassette and set to letter format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
LC LOAD LTR
Printer requires letter paper in lower cassette.
Load letter paper in lower cassette and set to letter format in lower format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD LTR
Printer requires letter paper in manual feed area.
Load letter paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
Table 5.3 Error messages (continued)
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Error Messages
Error Code
Possible Cause
Recovery
LOAD EXEC
U16 Printer requires executive paper in upper cassette or lower cassette.
Load executive paper in upper cassette or lower cassette and set to executive format in upper or lower format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
UC LOAD EXEC
Printer requires executive paper in upper cassette.
Load executive paper in upper cassette and set to executive format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
LC LOAD EXEC
Printer requires executive paper in lower cassette.
Load executive paper in lower cassette and set to executive format in lower format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD EXEC
Printer requires executive paper in manual feed area.
Load executive paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
LOAD A4
U17 Printer requires A4 paper in upper Load A4 paper in upper cassette or
cassette or lower cassette.
lower cassette and set to A4 format
in upper or lower format menu or
force printing by pressing the ON
LINE key.
UC LOAD A4
Printer requires A4 paper in upper cassette.
Load A4 paper in upper cassette and set to A4 format in upper format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
LC LOAD A4
Printer requires A4 paper in lower cassette.
Load A4 paper in lower cassette and set to A4 format in lower format menu or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
MF LOAD A4
Printer requires A4 paper in manual feed area.
Load A4 paper in manual feed area or force printing by pressing the ON LINE key.
CHNG TONER
U20 Too little toner is in the toner cartridge. (Printing is possible.)
Change toner cartridge. (Refer to page 5-\.)
TONER EMPTY
U21 Over 50 copies tried with "CHNG TONER" cartridge displayed. (Printing is not possible.)
Change toner cartridge. (Refer to page 5-\.)
Table 5.3 Error messages (continued)
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Error Messages NO DRUM CHNG DEV
CHNG DRUM
Error Code
Possible Cause
U24 Drum unit is not installed.
U26 Developer unit has been installed for 90,000 print cycles. (Printing is possible.)
U27 Drum unit reaches time for replacement.
DOOR OPEN FONT UNAVAIL NO FONT CARD RESEND JOB
BUFFER FULL RAM OVERFLOW PAGE FORMAT
U30 The clamshell is open.
U32 Font card is not installed when requested.
U33 Font card is removed in ON LINE mode.
U34 Communication error is detected in the RS-232C interface during receIve.
U35 Receive buffer overflow.
U36 Page overflow,. image overflow or download overflow has occurred.
U37 Overrun has occurred.
RE-DO FORMAT
U38
Table 5.3 Error messages
Format designation from format menu is not correct.
Recovery
Install drum unit.
Install new developer unit and turn the power on while pressing the ON LINE key. (Refer to page 5-8.)
Install new drum unit and turn the power on while pressing the MENU key. (Refer to page 5-5.) The printer will enable approximately 50 pages print-out after the message is displayed. And then the printer will automatically stop printing.
Close the clamshell.
Install font card.
Power off then on.
Press ON LINE key twice. (A little time may be required for recovery. )
Power off then on.
Press ON LINE key.
Press ON LINE key. Set the page size (LETTER, LEGAL or A4) through the front panel keys depending on the installed paper, if a expansion SIMM over I Mbyte is installed.
Reset format.
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5.8 Repacking Instructions
Should you need to move your laser printer, either to relocate it or for servicing, please follow these instructions.
Please Note: Damage caused by improper repacking may result in a service charge to repair or clean the unit of toner and/or developer that has spilled in the printer.
Please use all of the original packing materials provided with the laser printer.
Additionally, you will need the following items: plastic shipping tape, scissors, newspaper and original packing carton. It is recommended that you wear an old shirt, or one that you do not mind getting dirty.
1
Disconnect your laser printer from both electrical outlet and computer.
Inter/ace cable
2
Spread newspaper around your laser printer to prevent you or floor from getting dirty.
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3
Remove face up output tray.
4
Remove upper and lower paper cassettes.
5
Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.
Clamshell release
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6
Remove drum unit and developer unit.
The drum unit and developer unit should not be shipped with the laser printer.
7
Repack drum unit with drum protection sheet and drum protection cap.
Drum
sheet
protection cap
5-32 Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer
8
Repack drum unit with protective bag.
9
Repack developer unit with side seal cap.
Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer 5-33
1 0 Tape around developer unit with packing tape to avoid any spillage. Place developer unit in its original box for shipment.
11
Follow the directions printed on the laser printer box to re-pack the printer. Do not ship the drum unit and developer unit with the laser printer. If you are relocating your laser printer we suggest that the drum unit be transported by hand since it is very delicate .
5-34 Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer
.. FRONT
6. Specifications
6.1 Printer Specifications
Printing Method: Electrophotographic semi-conductor laser
Print Speed: 10 pages per minute (ppm) maximum (Letter size paper, text mode, 5,5% image area, all originals)
Resolution: 300 dots per inch (dpi) with Satin Print
Paper Feed: 2 multi purpose cassettes (I with manual feed)
Paper Output: Face down; Up to 150 sheets of paper [75 glm' (20 Ib,)] Face up; Up to 20 sheets of paper [75 glm' (20 Ib,)]
Power Source: Refer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit
Software Emulation: Panasonic LP (HP LaserJet Series Ill) Diablo 630 IBM Proprinter II
Resident Fonts: Bitmap fonts
Courier 10, 12
Upright, Bold and Italic
Courier 15
Upright and Italic
Courier 16,66
Upright and Italic
Courier 20
Upright
Century 702
Proportional Spacing; Upright, Bold and Italic
Outline fonts
(Intellifont Scalable Typefaces)
6
CG Times;
Upright, Italic, Bold and Bold Italic
Univers;
Upright, Italic, Bold and Bold Italic
RAM Buffer: 1 MB (expandable to maximum 5 MB with optional 0 MB RAM Expansion Module plus 1 MB SIMM or 2 MB SIMM)
Interface: Centronics compatible parallel and RS-232C serial
. Operating Environment: 10 to 32SC {50 to 90SF} 20 to 80% RH
Storage Environment: 0 to 35°C {32 to 95°F} 10 to 80% RH
Dimensions: 370 (W) X 424,5 (D) X 285 (H) mm {14,6"x 16,?"x 1L2"}
Mass {Weight}: Approx, 17 kg {37,8 Ib}
Consumables/Life:
Toner; Drum; Developer;
3,000 pages average (5.5% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages) 12,000 pages average (5.5% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages) 90,000 pages average (5.5% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages)
Specifications 6-1
6.2 Paper Specifications
General Guidelines
This printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling. It is strongly recommended that you always test paper before purchasing it to make sure it provides desirable performance. The following guidelines will be helpful.
Note: Please store your paper according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Paper Specifications
Basic Weight:
Regular paper using the paper cassette
Face up;
60 to 135 g/m' (16 to 35 pounds)
Face down; 60 to 90 g/m' (16 to 24 pounds)
Regular paper using the manual feed
Face up;
60 to 135 g/m' (16 to 35 pounds)
Face down; 60 to 90 g/m' (16 to 24 pounds)
Envelope
Face up only; 90 g/m' (24 pounds) only
Thickness: 3.7 to 7.5 mils (I mil= 1/1000")
Moisture Content: 4% to 6%
Smoothness: 100 to 300 Sheffield
Acid Content: 5.5 PH minimum
Fusing Compatibility: Must not scorch, melt, offset material, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 second
Cutting Dimensions: ±0.0313 inch of nominal, corners 90° ±4°
Grain: Long grain
Cut Edge Conditions: Cut with sharp blades, no paper dust
Ash Content: Not to exceed \0%
Curl: No allowable curl toward side to be imaged (printed)
Packing: Polylaminated moisture proof ream wrap
6-2 Specifications
Types of Paper to Avoid
- Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured
- Coated papers
-Letterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the fusing roller and cause damage. Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 392'F (200'C) for 0.1 second.
- Damaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, etc.
-Multipart forms or carbonless paper
- Paper with a cotton and/or fiber content over 20%
Paper Sizes
(Paper size)
Paper Letter Legal A4 Executive
Size S.5"x 11" (216x279 mm) S.5"x 14" (216x356 mm) S.27"xll.7" (210x297 mm) 7.25"x 10.5" (IS4.1X266.7 mm)
(Envelope size)
Envelope
Size
Business #10
4.13"x9.5" (104.9x241.3 mm)
Business #9
3.SS"xS.S8" (9S.5X225.5 mm)
Monarch
3.SS"x7.5" (9S.5x190.5 mm)
International DL 4.33"xS.66" (IlOx220 mm)
International C5 6.4"x9.02" (162x229 mm) (Manual feed only)
[24 pounds (90 g/m2) only]
Note: Print envelopes using the face up output tray to prevent jamming.
Specifications 6-3
OHP Film and Labels
You may also print on labels and transparencies that are made for laser printers. Panasonic has tested and found that the following work satisfactorily.
OHP film
3M154. 3M688, 3M688C, SCOTCH8803, 3M/SCOTCH-CG3300
Labels
AVERY 5351. AVERY XS6016 AVERY ACLOI, ACLOS, ACLl6, ACL24, ACL33 Avery Laser Graphic
LG703724, LG704221, LGI053716, LGI054214 Avery Copier Labels (70x36 mm) Avery White (I05x37 mm) 16 labels per sheet COPY TACK C-16, C-24 ESSELTE OATALlNE, ESSELTE KOPIETIKETTER
15914, 15917, 15920, 15922 FASTONALL COPY-LINE
18-030, IS-033, 18-034, 18-035, IS-036, IS-037 HERMA Copy-print 4455, 4464
Notes: -Use manual feed function for OHP film and labels. _Print OHP film and labels using the face up output tray to prevent
Jammmg. -Only OHP film without coating should be used. -With any label stock, the labels must completely cover the backing
material. (See figure below.)
YES
NO
Labels cover the entire backing material.
The backing material is exposed.
Duplex Printing (Double Sided Printing)
6-4 Specifications
Duplex printing is possible. However, you should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with single sided printing. We strongly recommend that you follow the guidelines below.
- Use 20 to 24 Ib (75 to 90 g/m2) paper. rOo not use 16 Ib (60 g/m2) paper.] -Do not load more than 100 sheets in the cassette. -Before loading paper in the cassette, adjust it so that the edges are even. - Use only upper cassette to duplex print.
Envelope Specifications
It is recommended that you only purchase high quality envelopes, with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:
Side seam construction Twist
High quality envelopes have the following characteristics:
· A thin, sharply creased leading edge · Paper weight of 24 pounds (90 g/m') · Flat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc.
It is not recommended that you use envelopes with any of the following characteristics (use of these may result in paper jamming):
.Irregularly shaped envelopes · Envelopes with curls, wrinkles, nicks, twist, dog-ears or other damage · Envelopes with side seam construction · Highly textured envelopes, or with extremely shiny surfaces · Envelopes that seal by removing a peel-off strip · Envelopes with more than one Hap to be sealed · Envelopes that are baggy or not sharply creased · Embossed envelopes · Envelopes too bulky to allow the cassette cover to be closed after they
are loaded · Envelopes that have already been printed on once
iI!i!iI
~-------------·-9
~
Peel-off strip
Multiple flaps
Curl
\22~-----~
Wave
" - ~)
Dog-ears
Specifications 6-5
Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may cause damage to your KX-P4440.
e Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings (See figure 1) e Envelopes with transparent windows (See figure 2) e Envelopes that will melt, discolor, scorch offset or release hazardous
emissions when exposed to 392'F (200'C) for 0.1 second e Envelopes that use encapsulated types of adhesive that do not require
moistening but, rely on pressure to seal them
Figure 1
Figure 2
Test samples of the envelopes you are thinking of buying. Confirm that the envelope performs acceptably.
For best printing results eAvoid printing in high humidity i.e., above 70%.
High humidity may cause the envelope to curl and pick up excess toner. High humidity may also cause the envelope to seal. eAvoid printing below 50'F (IO'C) with less than 30% relative humidity. Low temperature with low humidity may cause light printing.
The storage of your envelopes is very important. Store them away from moisture and humidity air where they can lay flat and their edges won't be bent and damaged. The humidity should not exceed 70% RH.
6-6 Specifications
6.3 Interface Specifications
Parallel Interface
The parallel interface is based on the Centronics standard.
Specifications: .data transfer speed: 1000 cps minimum .synchronization: external STROBE pulse .Iogic levels: TTL .handshaking: BUSY and ACK signals .connector type: 57-30360 (AMPHENOL) or equivalent .cable: use a shielded cable 6.6 feet (2 meters) or less in length.
When the printer is processing data, the BUSY signal is high. The printer will not accept new data from the computer. After the processing is completed, the BUSY signal goes low. (The BUSY signal is also high when the printer is OFF LINE.) When this occurs, the ACK signal goes low indicating to the computer that the data has been processed and the printer is ready to accept more data. This handshaking routine occurs each time a character is sent to the printer.
BUSY
ON LINE
LOW
OFF LINE
HIGH
PAPER OUT
HIGH
Table 6.1 Printer status signals
SLCT HIGH LOW LOW
PO LOW LOW HIGH
I ERROR
HIGH LOW LOW
19
36
000000000000000000
000000000000000000
1
18
Figure 6.1 Parallel interface connector (Printer side)
Specifications 6-7
Signal pin Return side pin
Signal
I
19
STB
2
20
DATA 1
3
21
DATA 2
4
22
DATA 3
5
23
DATA 4
6
24
DATA 5
7
25
DATA 6
8
26
DATA 7
9
27
DATA 8
10
28
ACK
11
29
BUSY
12
PO
13
SLCT
14
Do not use.
15
16
SG
17
FG
18
+5 V
31
30
PRIME
32
ERROR
33
SG
34
35
36
Table 6.2 Pin configuration (Parallel)
Direction Input
Input
Output Output Output Output Input
Output Input Output
Notes: ."INPUT" refers to a signal coming into the printer. "OUTPUT"
denotes a signal exiting the printer. ."RETURN" denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable
and is connected to signal ground . · All interface signals are at TTL levels.
6-8 Specifications
Connector Pin Signals
STB ... STROBE
eThis is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer. eThis signal is normally high. Data is read in when it goes low. -The pulse must be low for at least I microsecond.
DATA I-DATA 8
eThese are the input signals which carry the 8 data bits of information. eThe signal is read in synchronization with the STROBE pulse. A high
level indicates a logical "I". eThe signal must be present 0.5 microseconds before and after the
STROBE pulse.
ACK ... ACKNOWLEDGE
eThis is an output signal to the computer indicating that the printer is ready to receive the next block of data. It is sent out when the BUSY signal drops from high to low. Therefore, it can be thought of as a data request pulse.
eThe signal is normally high. When the condition becomes true, the signal goes low.
eThe ACK signal is automatically sent whenever the printer is switched ON LINE.
BUSY
eThis output signal indicates the status of the printer. The signal is high when the printer is busy and cannot receive data.
eThe signal is high under the following conditions: I. receive buffer full 2. printer is OFF LINE 3. printer is in an error condition
PO ... PAPER OUT
eThis output signal indicates that paper out detector detects the absence
1\
of paper.
eThe signal is normally low and goes high during a "Paper Out" condi-
tion.
SLCT .. SELECT
eSELECT is an output signal which indicates the ON LINE or OFF LINE state of the printer. The signal is high in the ON LINE state and low when OFF LINE.
eThe printer enters the ON LINE state: I. when the printer is turned on 2. when the RESET command is received 3. when the ON LINE switch is pressed
eThe printer enters the OFF LINE state: I. when the printer is out of paper 2. when the printer is switched OFF LINE
Specifications 6-9
SG ... SIGNAL GROUND -The twisted pair return WIres (pins 19-30) are connected to signal
ground.
FG ... FRAME GROUND · Frame ground is the same as chassis ground.
+S v... (through register)
-This is for evaluation only. It should not be used to supply power for external equipment.
PRIME ... (except Panasonic LP) -This input signal is used to initialize the printer. The signal is normally
high and goes low to reset the printer. It can be received anytime when the printer is ON LINE.
ERROR -This output signal is an "error" or "fault" condition. Normally high,
this signal goes low when an error occurs. An error condition can be caused by: I. a" Paper Out" condition 2. the printer is OFF LINE 3. a paper jam or a hardware error condition exists
Timing Chart (When normal printing code is received)
DATA1to8 -
STB
r-
BUSY ACK
r - T1 T2 3
~
~
t-
TS
T4 to-
Tl ... 0.5 ~s (Min.) T2 ... I ~s (Min.) T3 ... 0.5 ~s (Min.) T4 ... 5 ~s (Max.) T5 ... about 7 ~s when buffer not full
Is or less when buffer full
Figure 6.2 Timing diagram
6-10 Specifications
Serial Interface
Data input: 7 bit or 8 bit serial; I start bit. data bits (7 or 8). parity bit and stop bit.
Data input codes:
Character; ASCII Graphics; 8 bit
Transmission speed (Baud rate): 300, 600, 1200. 2400, 4800. 9600 or 19200
25 PIN Figure 6.3 RS-232C connector pin assignment
Signal Pin
Signal
I
FG
2
TXD
3
RXD
7
SG
20
DTR
Table 6.3 Pin configuration (Serial)
RS·232C
· Do not connect 4, 5, 6 or 8.
Direction
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
Note: Use a shielded cable 9.8 feet (3 meters) or less in length when connecting the printer to the computer.
Specifications 6·]]
Signal Descriptions
FG ... Frame Ground eFrame ground is the same as chassis ground.
TXD...Transmit Data -Outputs serial data to the computer. SPACE indicates "0" data; MARK
indicates" I" data.
RXD ... Receive Data -Inputs serial data from the computer. SPACE indicates "0" data;
MARK indicates "I" data.
SG ... Signal Ground -Connected to the signal ground of the printer's circuit board.
DTR ... Data Terminal Ready -This signal is sent to inform the computer that data reception is not
possible at the present time, even though the printer might be on-line. Printer and computer polarities can be matched through the front panel key operations.
Protocol
This printer supports two types of protocol: XON/XOFF and DTR. DTR protocol uses a DTR signal (both MARK and SPACE are selectable) to indicate the condition of the printer, while XON/XOFF protocol uses an ASCII code corresponding to XON/XOFF.
DTR Protocol When the input buffer is reduced to less than 64 bytes, the printer indicates that data reception is no longer possible by setting the DTR. In this condition, the computer is forced to stop transmitting data. Should the computer continue transmitting, all excessive data will be ignored by the printer.
XON/XOFF Protocol When the input buffer is reduced to less than 512 bytes, the printer outputs the XOFF character. When this character is output, the computer is forced to stop transmitting data. Should the computer continue transmitting, all excessive data will be ignored by the printer. The XOFF character is also output when the printer is off-line. The XON character is output when the printer goes from the off-line to the on-line condition.
XON=l1I1EX (17DEc) XOFF= I3HEX (I9DEC)
6-12 Specifications
Designation of Signal Polarity of DTR
Selects POLARITY (MARK or SPACE) to match the computer through the front panel.
MARK: When the signal is "mark", the printer tells the computer that it can not accept transferring data.
SPACE: When the signal is "space", the printer tells the computer that it can not accept transferring data.
MARK is set at shipment. When XON/XOFF Protocol is selected, DTR signal is held "mark" or "space" depending on POLARITY.
mark: space:
logic "1" (- 12 V) logic "0" (+ 12 V)
Specifications 6-13
Appendix A
Resident Font Print Sample
Bitmap Fonts
Courier 10cpi 12pts Upright Medium Courier lOcpi 12pts Upright Bold Courier 10cpi 12pts Italic Medium
courier 12cpi lOpts Upright Medium courier 12cpi 10pts Upright Bold Courier l2cpi lOpts Italic Medium
Courier lScpi 8pts Upright Medium
Courier lScpi Spts Italic Hedium
courier 16.66cpi 7.2pt. upright Medium
Courier 16.66cpi 7.2pt. Italic Hedium
Century PS lOpts Upright Medium Century PS lOpts Upright Bold Century PS lOpts Italic Medium
Outline Fonts (Intellifont Scalable Typefaces)
CO Times Upright Medium
CG Times Upright Bold CO Times Italic M.dimn CG TImes Bold Italk Univers Upright Medium Unlvers Upright Bold Univers Itslic Medium Unlvtml Bold italic
A-J Appendix
· Performing "CHARACTER PRINT" through the front panel shows you an entire page of characters with the currently selected font. Refer to Section 2.9 on page 2-31.
Appendix B
Options, Accessories and Supplies
Please contact your local Panasonic dealer for availability.
Options and Accessories
KX-PKC2 KX-P496 KX-P446 KX-P447 KX-P448
Multi Purpose Cassette Manual Feed Cover for KX-PKC2
o MB RAM Expansion Module
1 MB SIMM 2 MB SIMM
Supplies
KX-P453 KX-PDM5 KX-PDP5 KX-PFS6 KX-PCR3
Toner Kit-3,OOO page life Drum Unit and Ozone Filter-12,OOO page life Developer Unit with Toner Kit-90,OOO page life Fuser Unit-90,OOO page life Transfer Corona Unit-180,OOO page life
Note: The page life above is based upon printing 5.5% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages.
Optional Font Cards
KX-P470
KX-P471 KX-P472 KX-P473 KX-P474
KX-P475
Font Card-SwisslDutch Provides Compatibility with HP's C, F, and P font cartridges
Font Card-Tax Preparation Provides Compatibility with HP's T font cartridge
Font Card-Legal Elite Provides Compatibility with HP's G font cartridge
Font Card-Presentations Provides Compatibility with HP's R font cartridge
Font Card-Prestige Provides Compatibility with HP's D and M font cartridges
Font Card-Swiss/Dutch Provides Compatibility with HP's S2 font cartridge
Appendix B-1
Glossary
A
ASCII: "ASCII" is an acronym for "American Standard Code for Information
Interchange". In ASCII. each character has a unique code.
B
BASIC: BASIC is a commonly used microcomputer programming language.
Baud (baud rate): Baud is a unit of data transmission speed between computer devices. Can
be but not necessarily equal to bits per second.
Bit: Bit is an abbreviation for "binary digit (0-1)", and is the smallest unit of
information used by a printer for computer.
Bitmap Font: Bitmap font is composed with symbols which contains fixed characters
size and shape. This printer has another font: outline font (lntellifont Scalable Typeface).
Buffer: Buffer is an area of memory which stores data temporarily.
Byte: Byte is the unit of information used by a printer or computer. One byte
is equivalent to eight (8) bits.
c
Configuration: Configuration is a process for your computer to communicate properly
with the printer.
CR (Carriage Return): "CR" is a control code that returns the printing position to the left margin
of the current line.
o
Defaults:
Default has two meanings: one indicates the previously set conditions or setting executed when the power is turned on, reset or initialized; and the other indicates the original settings when shipped from the factory (FACTORY settings).
Downloading: Downloading means to transfer data from your computer to the printer.
E
Emulation: Emulation means to operate like another printer.
This printer can emulate the following printers: HP LaserJet Series III, IBM Proprinter II and Diablo 630.
G-l Glossary
F
Factory Default: Refer to "Defaults" on page G-!. FF (Form Feed): "FF" is a control code that advances the paper one page.
Font: Font is a style and size of type designated by a family name.
Interface: Interface is the connection between two separate systems, such as the
computer and the printer. A parallel interface transfers data one character of code at a time, and a serial interface transfers data one bit at a time.
L
LF (Line Feed): "LF" is a control code that advances the paper one line.
Liquid Crystal Display: LCD is a display to show the messages which guide the operation or it
may show the error messages (see page 5-20). The message is composed of 16 characters at most.
LPI: "LPl" is an abbreviation for "lines per inch", and describes the vertical
line density.
o
OFF LINE: OFF LINE is the condition in which the printer can not communicate
with the computer.
ON LINE: ON LINE is the condition in which the printer can communicate with the
computer.
Outline Font (Intellifont Outline fonts (Intellifont Scalable Typefaces) are fonts you can shrink or
Scalable Typeface): enlarge to the size you need. After you set a font to a desired size, you
can use it as a bitmap font.
p
Page Protection: In Page Protection mode, the printer puts aside memory necessary to
prevent "PAGE FORMAT U37" in composing very dense or complex graphics and text.
Parallel Interface: Refer to "Interface" on this page.
Parity: Parity is a method for a computer and printer to check the accuracy of
data transfer.
Printer Drivers:
Most of today's off-the-shelf software programs use printer drivers to control printer functions. These drivers contain the software codes your software program uses to access printer features. With the printer driver installed, you will seldom need to know any of this printer's commands.
Glossary G-2
Proportional Spacing Proportional spacing is a printing method of adjusting the character space (PS): in which a character is printed. A "w" will take up more space than an
"i" .
Protocol: Protocol is the set of rules permitting communication between a computer
and printer when a serial interface is used. It covers polarity, baud rate, parity, data length, start bit and stop bit.
R
RAM: RAM is an acronym for "Random Access Memory". It is the part of the
printer's memory in which data, control codes, or download characters are stored. RAM is cleared when the printer is turned off.
ROM:
ROM is an acronym for "Read Only Memory". It is the part of the printer's memory in which predefined characters and operating information for the printer are stored. ROM is not cleared when the printer is turned off.
s
SatinPrint: Satin Print provides you with the technology which smoothes the edge of
the print image.
Serial Interface: Refer to "Interface" on page G-2.
SIMM: SIMM is an acronym for "Single Inline Memory Module".
It is the part of the printer's memory module for expanded RAM memory.
u
Uploading: Uploading means to transfer data from a bitmap font card to the RAM
memory in the printer.
G-3 Glossary
Index
A
ACKNOWLEDGE (ACK)
6-9
AUTO CONTINUE
3-32
AUTO MODE
3-27
B
Bitmap fonts
(Intellifont Scalable Typefaces)
3-17
BUSY
6-9
C
Carton contents CASSETTE menu Character print Clamshell release button Cleaning
pad tungsten wire unit Configuration
computer
interface
printer software
COpy menu
2-1 3-27 2-31, 2-32, 3-42
1-2
1-3,5-1 5-22
5-12,5-13 4-1 4-1 4-3 4-2 4-3 3-11
D
DATAI-DATA8 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) DATA TIME OUT Default font Developer unit (with toner cartridge)
changing installing Display guidance Drum protection cap Drum protection sheet Drum unit changing installing DTR Protocol
6-9 6-12 3-32 3-44
1-3 5-8-5-11
2-3-2-5 3-2
2-7,5-31 2-7,5-31
1-3 5-5, 5-6 2-7,2-8
6-12
E
Emulation Emulation menu ENTER key ERROR Error messages
I-I 3-8 3-3 6-10 5-25-5-28
F
Face up output tray Factory Default Settings Font card slot Font sample Font groups Font list printing FONT menu FRAME GROUND (FG) Frame ground terminal Front panel Fuser unit
H
HEX DUMP
1-2, 2-9, 5-30 3-44 1-2 A-I
3-18, 3-20 2-30, 2-32, 3-42
3-17 6-10,6-12
1-2,2-12 1-2,3-1-3-4
1-3
3-32
INTERFACE menu Interface cable, parallel Interface cable, serial Interface connector, parallel Interface connector, serial
K
Keys
L
LANDSCAPE LCD Display Legal paper guide
M
Maintenance Manual Feed
guides paper dimensions MANUAL FEED menu MANUAL indicator MENU key MENU mode Cassette menu Copy menu Emulation menu Font menu Interface menu Manual feed menu Other menu
3-36 2-12 2-13 1-2, 2-11 1-2, 2-11
3-2-3-4
3-28, 3-37 3-2 2-19
5-23 2-22-2-24
2-23
a 2-24
3-16 3-2 3-2, 3-7 3-5, 3-8 3-27 3-11 3-8 3-17 3,36 3-16 3-32
Index I-I
N
Number of copies
0
ON LINE indicator ON LINE key Optional font cartridge Options and Accessories Origin OTHER menu Outline fonts Output tray selector
P
a
PAGE PROTECTION Panel, front Paper
Jam loading output Paper cassette installing PAPER OUT (PO) Parallel interface cable
connector Parts locations
PERMANENT SAVE Polarity PORTRAIT
Power cord
POWER SAVE Power source
Power switch on/off
PRIME Print density
dial Print sample PRINT indicator PRINT key Protocol PWR ON STAT PRT
1-2 Index
3-12
3-4 3-4, 3-7
B-1 B-1 3-27, 3-28 3-32 3-17 2-10
3-33 1-2,3-1-3-4
5-14-5-20 2-15 2-10 1-2
2-15-2-21 6-9 6-7 2-12
1-2,2-11 1-2, 1-3
3-32 6-13 3-27, 3-28 2-9 3-32
2-2 1-2,2-14
2-14 6-10 5-21 1-2, 5-21 A-I
3-3 3-3 6-12 3-32
R
Rear paper guide Receive Data (RXD) Remaining memory Repacking RESET key RESETrfEST key RS-232C Defaults
S
Safety tray SatinPrint
Save, permanent
Sealing film Sealing tape Side paper guides Side seal cap SELECT (SLCT) Serial interface
cable
connector
SIGNAL GROUND (SG) SIMM Specifications
envelope interface paper printer Status print STROBE (STB) Supplies Symbol sets
T
TEST key TEST print Temperature Toner cartridge Transmit Data (TXD) Troubleshooting
V
VERIFY mode
X
XON/XOFF Protocol
Z
Zero character +5 V (through resister) ... key A key
2-17,2-19 6-12 3-43
5-29-5-33 3-40
3-2, 3-40-3-43 3-44
1-2,2-10 3-32 3-32
2-5, 5-3 2-5, 5-3
2-17 2-4, 5-32
6-9 6-11 2-13 1-2,2-11 6-10, 6-12 1-1,6-1
6-1 6-5 6-7 6-2 6-1 2-29, 2-32, 3-42 6-9 B-1 3-19
3-42 2-29, 3-42
2-2 5-1-5-3
6-12 5-24-5-28
3-11,3-13,3-14
6-12
3-18,3-25 6-10 3-3 3-3
MEMO
MEMO
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