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... Printer ...12 Setup ...15 Installing the Software ...15 System Requirements ...15 Software Installation ...15 Connecting to a Computer 16 Power Supply ...17 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 18 Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 18 Handling Paper ...20 Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode 20 Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode 22 Tearing off Paper ...24 Self...
... Printer ...12 Setup ...15 Installing the Software ...15 System Requirements ...15 Software Installation ...15 Connecting to a Computer 16 Power Supply ...17 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 18 Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 18 Handling Paper ...20 Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode 20 Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode 22 Tearing off Paper ...24 Self...
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...Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. Caution Labels Operation • Do not operate the printer without installing paper and a ribbon cassette. • Do not obstruct printhead movement while the printer is operating. • Protect the unit from rapid changes in temperature. ...low humidity (humidity range: 30 % to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit in...
...Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. Caution Labels Operation • Do not operate the printer without installing paper and a ribbon cassette. • Do not obstruct printhead movement while the printer is operating. • Protect the unit from rapid changes in temperature. ...low humidity (humidity range: 30 % to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit in...
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Report damage or shortages to secure. Printer (KX-P1131E) Ribbon Cassette*1 Platen Knob Extension Plate A Protective paper Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the A contents .... Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. CD-ROM Installation Manual *1 Model No.: KX-P180 (USA and Canada), KX-P181 (Outside USA and Canada) Operating Instructions 11 Before You Start Before You Start Unpacking Removing the Protective Paper Having unpacked the printer...
Report damage or shortages to secure. Printer (KX-P1131E) Ribbon Cassette*1 Platen Knob Extension Plate A Protective paper Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the A contents .... Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. CD-ROM Installation Manual *1 Model No.: KX-P180 (USA and Canada), KX-P181 (Outside USA and Canada) Operating Instructions 11 Before You Start Before You Start Unpacking Removing the Protective Paper Having unpacked the printer...
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Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 3. Install the ribbon cassette (B) and push down 4 arrows (A) until they click into place. B Open the smoked plastic cover (A). A Turn the power on. HEAD GAP A 18 Operating Instructions A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. Note • Do not take off the blue ribbon guide from the ribbon cassette. Move the head gap lever (A) to position "6". B A A B 2.
Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 3. Install the ribbon cassette (B) and push down 4 arrows (A) until they click into place. B Open the smoked plastic cover (A). A Turn the power on. HEAD GAP A 18 Operating Instructions A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. Note • Do not take off the blue ribbon guide from the ribbon cassette. Move the head gap lever (A) to position "6". B A A B 2.
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... 6. HEAD GAP Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are using. Close the smoked plastic cover. 7. Make sure the ribbon cassette is not twisted and rotate the knob (A) to reduce the slack. 5. A Operating Instructions 19 Adjust the head gap lever for Thinner sheets Thick or ...multiple sheets or envelopes B B C BA Note • If the ribbon cassette does not insert easily between the printhead nose (B) and the ribbon mask (C), and push it down. Setup 4.
... 6. HEAD GAP Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are using. Close the smoked plastic cover. 7. Make sure the ribbon cassette is not twisted and rotate the knob (A) to reduce the slack. 5. A Operating Instructions 19 Adjust the head gap lever for Thinner sheets Thick or ...multiple sheets or envelopes B B C BA Note • If the ribbon cassette does not insert easily between the printhead nose (B) and the ribbon mask (C), and push it down. Setup 4.
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.... Press TEAR OFF to reverse the paper back to test the printer. The printer has a self test feature which serves as a self test. 3. Install the ribbon cassette and paper, then turn the power off during the self test, or you can return your paper to the first print line upon receiving...
.... Press TEAR OFF to reverse the paper back to test the printer. The printer has a self test feature which serves as a self test. 3. Install the ribbon cassette and paper, then turn the power off during the self test, or you can return your paper to the first print line upon receiving...
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... off and unplug the AC power cord. & - r - The carriage guide bar can perform. o t Ribbon Cassette i Note n g • If the ribbon cassette begins to damage the printhead ribbon cable or the carriage drive belt. Clean the case and covers with denatured alcohol only. c The frequency of ...reasonable care of the printer will extend its n life. Be very o careful not to catch, snag, or tear from the printhead, your Authorized Panasonic o Service Center for advice on the printer. u b CAUTION l • The printhead may be hot, use caution when the cover is the...
... off and unplug the AC power cord. & - r - The carriage guide bar can perform. o t Ribbon Cassette i Note n g • If the ribbon cassette begins to damage the printhead ribbon cable or the carriage drive belt. Clean the case and covers with denatured alcohol only. c The frequency of ...reasonable care of the printer will extend its n life. Be very o careful not to catch, snag, or tear from the printhead, your Authorized Panasonic o Service Center for advice on the printer. u b CAUTION l • The printhead may be hot, use caution when the cover is the...
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...18) Set the lever to the proper position. (Page 12) Set Paper out detect to cool down. Paper out detector inoperative. Printhead has become overheated. Ribbon cassette is not in the proper position. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to " ". No AC power. Set paper.... Check printer driver of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased or the Panasonic technical support number found in printing. Head gap lever is not installed correctly.
...18) Set the lever to the proper position. (Page 12) Set Paper out detect to cool down. Paper out detector inoperative. Printhead has become overheated. Ribbon cassette is not in the proper position. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to " ". No AC power. Set paper.... Check printer driver of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased or the Panasonic technical support number found in printing. Head gap lever is not installed correctly.
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Appendix Paper Feed: Operating environment: Power consumption: Storage environment: Head service life: Ribbon cassette: Detectors: Dimensions: (Width ´ Depth ´ Height) Mass (Weight): Push Tractor feed (with fanfold paper) Friction feed (with single sheets or... Self Test: 55 W Temperature: -20 °C-60 °C (-4 °F-140 °F) Humidity: 10-90 % RH Approx. 200 million strokes in draft mode Black fabric ribbon in cassette Life expectancy in Draft mode: Approx. 6 million characters Paper out detector Printhead overheat detector Overload detector 434 ´ 326 ´ 140 mm (17...
Appendix Paper Feed: Operating environment: Power consumption: Storage environment: Head service life: Ribbon cassette: Detectors: Dimensions: (Width ´ Depth ´ Height) Mass (Weight): Push Tractor feed (with fanfold paper) Friction feed (with single sheets or... Self Test: 55 W Temperature: -20 °C-60 °C (-4 °F-140 °F) Humidity: 10-90 % RH Approx. 200 million strokes in draft mode Black fabric ribbon in cassette Life expectancy in Draft mode: Approx. 6 million characters Paper out detector Printhead overheat detector Overload detector 434 ´ 326 ´ 140 mm (17...
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... Prestige 41 Print Font 41 Printer driver 16 Printing Area 44 Printing direction 41 Printing Speed 2, 41 Proportional Spacing (P.S) 34 R Reverse micro line feed 30 Ribbon cassette 11, 18, 38 S Self Test 24 Serial interface 26 Serial interface cable 16 Serial interface connector 12, 16 Serial Interface Setup mode 36 Single...
... Prestige 41 Print Font 41 Printer driver 16 Printing Area 44 Printing direction 41 Printing Speed 2, 41 Proportional Spacing (P.S) 34 R Reverse micro line feed 30 Ribbon cassette 11, 18, 38 S Self Test 24 Serial interface 26 Serial interface cable 16 Serial interface connector 12, 16 Serial Interface Setup mode 36 Single...