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... Selecting a Character Pitch 42 Line Feed/Form Feed LF/FF) 43 Top of Form Function (TOF SET) Chap. 5 Software Commands 44 Tear Off (TEAR OFF) .9 45 Paper Parking LOAD/PARK) UI 46 Paper Out Detector 47 Initial Setup Mode C) 52 Command Reference Program (Using the Setup Disk) rn Chap. 6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 55 Periodic Maintenance/ 55 Troubleshooting 55 Periodic Maintenance Troubleshooting Appendix 57 Initialization/Hex Dump 57 Initialization/Hex Dump 58 Printer Specifications 60 Paper Specifications 60 Fanfold Paper/Single Sheet/Envelope 61 Printing Area 62 Interfacing...
... Selecting a Character Pitch 42 Line Feed/Form Feed LF/FF) 43 Top of Form Function (TOF SET) Chap. 5 Software Commands 44 Tear Off (TEAR OFF) .9 45 Paper Parking LOAD/PARK) UI 46 Paper Out Detector 47 Initial Setup Mode C) 52 Command Reference Program (Using the Setup Disk) rn Chap. 6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 55 Periodic Maintenance/ 55 Troubleshooting 55 Periodic Maintenance Troubleshooting Appendix 57 Initialization/Hex Dump 57 Initialization/Hex Dump 58 Printer Specifications 60 Paper Specifications 60 Fanfold Paper/Single Sheet/Envelope 61 Printing Area 62 Interfacing...
Operating Instructions
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... paper Cut Sheet Feeder Option Provides fast and automatic feeding of single sheets (KX-P38): Serial Interface Option You may select between parallel or serial when (KX-PS13 and KX-PS14): the KX-PS14 serial interface board is installed Buffer Chip Option A 32K chip option (KX-P44) is designed to meet the needs of the popular software packages. Features Printer Emulation: Epson FX-1170 and IBM Proprinter IIIXL Setup Disk: Setup program, Command Reference program and a Printer Driver for Windows...
... paper Cut Sheet Feeder Option Provides fast and automatic feeding of single sheets (KX-P38): Serial Interface Option You may select between parallel or serial when (KX-PS13 and KX-PS14): the KX-PS14 serial interface board is installed Buffer Chip Option A 32K chip option (KX-P44) is designed to meet the needs of the popular software packages. Features Printer Emulation: Epson FX-1170 and IBM Proprinter IIIXL Setup Disk: Setup program, Command Reference program and a Printer Driver for Windows...
Operating Instructions
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... that the 0 indicator on the tear bar is straight. 0 Close the tractor covers. 17 Tractor covers 0. Tractor clamping levers 0 0 Tractors N Tractor covers 0 0 Paper support paper 0 Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward. 0 Slide the tractors to accommodate the approximate width of the paper being used. CD -0 I%) O Slide the two paper supports between the tractors at equal spaces. 0 Open the tractor covers. (Rear view) Top cover 41> Feed paper through opening between printer and the top cover. In most print position.
... that the 0 indicator on the tear bar is straight. 0 Close the tractor covers. 17 Tractor covers 0. Tractor clamping levers 0 0 Tractors N Tractor covers 0 0 Paper support paper 0 Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward. 0 Slide the tractors to accommodate the approximate width of the paper being used. CD -0 I%) O Slide the two paper supports between the tractors at equal spaces. 0 Open the tractor covers. (Rear view) Top cover 41> Feed paper through opening between printer and the top cover. In most print position.
Operating Instructions
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... to print. Smoked plastic cover 19 O Remove the smoked plastic cover. 0 Open the top cover. r Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 or 6 Thick sheets or multi-part forms Head gap lever IL o MEI OFF POWER ON ()Set the paper feed selector to Printer Driver Selection. (a P. 26) Fanfold Paper: (Bottom, Front Feed/Pull Tractor Mode) -ma0 Paper feed 4 selector OTurn the power on. Installing paper 13 PITCH ON LINE indicators ON LINE • ON LINE 0 POWER PAPER OUT TEAR OFF If ON LINE indicator is not installed in the printer. 0 Adjust the head gap...
... to print. Smoked plastic cover 19 O Remove the smoked plastic cover. 0 Open the top cover. r Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 or 6 Thick sheets or multi-part forms Head gap lever IL o MEI OFF POWER ON ()Set the paper feed selector to Printer Driver Selection. (a P. 26) Fanfold Paper: (Bottom, Front Feed/Pull Tractor Mode) -ma0 Paper feed 4 selector OTurn the power on. Installing paper 13 PITCH ON LINE indicators ON LINE • ON LINE 0 POWER PAPER OUT TEAR OFF If ON LINE indicator is not installed in the printer. 0 Adjust the head gap...
Operating Instructions
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... Panasonic KX-P3696 will need to install a Windows printer driver. Consult your software, you will be changed in the Initial Setup items. (air P. 28-39, 47-49) 26 This driver is located on the Setup Disk supplied with your software, printer emulation must select an alternative from the following table. Printer Driver Selections (in order of priority) Printer Selections Panasonic KX-P3696 Panasonic KX-P1695 Epson FX-1170 Panasonic KX-P1150 Panasonic KX-P2180 Epson FX series IBM Proprinter IIIXL* If selecting the IBM Proprinter...
... Panasonic KX-P3696 will need to install a Windows printer driver. Consult your software, you will be changed in the Initial Setup items. (air P. 28-39, 47-49) 26 This driver is located on the Setup Disk supplied with your software, printer emulation must select an alternative from the following table. Printer Driver Selections (in order of priority) Printer Selections Panasonic KX-P3696 Panasonic KX-P1695 Epson FX-1170 Panasonic KX-P1150 Panasonic KX-P2180 Epson FX series IBM Proprinter IIIXL* If selecting the IBM Proprinter...
Operating Instructions
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... of the operating system to display a list of Printers: Panasonic KX-P3696 OK lc Cancel 0 Help 9 Click Set As Default Printer 10 Click Close 11 Exit the "Control Panel". 6 Insert the Setup Disk into drive A. Refer to step 9. 3 Click Add» Default Printer XXXXXXXXXXXXXX - Installed Printers. XXXXXXXXXXX Printers Set As Default Printer Cancel Connect... Note: •Use the DISKCOPY command of Printers", select "Install Unlisted or Updated Printer". 5 Click Install... C) 7 Click OK tv Install-Driver Insert unlisted, updated, or vendor-provided printer driver disk in...
... of the operating system to display a list of Printers: Panasonic KX-P3696 OK lc Cancel 0 Help 9 Click Set As Default Printer 10 Click Close 11 Exit the "Control Panel". 6 Insert the Setup Disk into drive A. Refer to step 9. 3 Click Add» Default Printer XXXXXXXXXXXXXX - Installed Printers. XXXXXXXXXXX Printers Set As Default Printer Cancel Connect... Note: •Use the DISKCOPY command of Printers", select "Install Unlisted or Updated Printer". 5 Click Install... C) 7 Click OK tv Install-Driver Insert unlisted, updated, or vendor-provided printer driver disk in...
Operating Instructions
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... Setup Mode Menu INSTALL Item AUTO CR/IBM Setting OFF' ON AUTO LF BUZZER AUTO LOADING OFF" ON OFF ON* OFF ON' C) SELECTS OFF 20 CPI ON' PAPER OUT OFF C.) DETECT ON' QUIET MODE OFF' ON REVERSE LF/PULL OFF* ON TEAR OFF MANUAL' AUTO CSF MODE DOWNLOAD OFF* ON OFF' ON AUTO ON LINE OFF ON* denotes set to MANUAL, the paper's perforation doesn't advance to the tear off position automatically. [This setting is operational when using the optional Auto Cut Sheet...
... Setup Mode Menu INSTALL Item AUTO CR/IBM Setting OFF' ON AUTO LF BUZZER AUTO LOADING OFF" ON OFF ON* OFF ON' C) SELECTS OFF 20 CPI ON' PAPER OUT OFF C.) DETECT ON' QUIET MODE OFF' ON REVERSE LF/PULL OFF* ON TEAR OFF MANUAL' AUTO CSF MODE DOWNLOAD OFF* ON OFF' ON AUTO ON LINE OFF ON* denotes set to MANUAL, the paper's perforation doesn't advance to the tear off position automatically. [This setting is operational when using the optional Auto Cut Sheet...
Operating Instructions
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... the File menu. 3 Type SETUP. 3 Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP). 4 Press Enter) 4 Click OK (or press (Enter 32 Note: •Use the DISKCOPY command of the programs from the File menu. 2. To perform an automatic installation of the popular software packages. This printer has been factory set to your DOS manual for further information. •You may find it is acceptable. Refer to operate with...
... the File menu. 3 Type SETUP. 3 Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP). 4 Press Enter) 4 Click OK (or press (Enter 32 Note: •Use the DISKCOPY command of the programs from the File menu. 2. To perform an automatic installation of the popular software packages. This printer has been factory set to your DOS manual for further information. •You may find it is acceptable. Refer to operate with...
Operating Instructions
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... an &flan Display Setting List Before you change any selections on the Setup Disk, you can view the current setting list on the display. 1 Press (F61 The setting list will return to the Main screen. « Item » "N": The print settings won't be printed. SETTING Setupththly nr r < Item > FONT PITCH PRINT SETTING Op0en INTERFACE PORT PARALLEL LPTI: Are you can verify the settings by getting a print-out. 1 Press [F5 A Print Setting window will be displayed...
... an &flan Display Setting List Before you change any selections on the Setup Disk, you can view the current setting list on the display. 1 Press (F61 The setting list will return to the Main screen. « Item » "N": The print settings won't be printed. SETTING Setupththly nr r < Item > FONT PITCH PRINT SETTING Op0en INTERFACE PORT PARALLEL LPTI: Are you can verify the settings by getting a print-out. 1 Press [F5 A Print Setting window will be displayed...
Operating Instructions
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... the left . The default for AUTO CR is OFF. It iS Only necessary to change this function. > IT] [I-I [ , i (ENTER KEY] II) IESC=EXIT) 39 Asm dnies eqi 6u!en 3 If Y) was selected, you may perform one of the following operations: Save to Disk -(F3) (u P. 36) Print Settings-(F5) (ffgr P. 34) Display Setting List-(F6) (Er P. 34) Send to Printer-(F10) Ow P. 38) Setup Mode...
... the left . The default for AUTO CR is OFF. It iS Only necessary to change this function. > IT] [I-I [ , i (ENTER KEY] II) IESC=EXIT) 39 Asm dnies eqi 6u!en 3 If Y) was selected, you may perform one of the following operations: Save to Disk -(F3) (u P. 36) Print Settings-(F5) (ffgr P. 34) Display Setting List-(F6) (Er P. 34) Send to Printer-(F10) Ow P. 38) Setup Mode...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions below: If paper is installed, a printout will automatically get a printout of the current settings. 1 ► To enter the Initial Setup mode While pressing LOAD/PARK , turn the power on, then release. FONT 711 C) FONT indicators ON LINE TEAR OFF LF/FF LOAD PARK Press TEAR OFF All current settings will be reset to the Factory settings, and a beep will reset ALL settings to the Factory Settings This procedure will sound. Make sure that FONT...
... instructions below: If paper is installed, a printout will automatically get a printout of the current settings. 1 ► To enter the Initial Setup mode While pressing LOAD/PARK , turn the power on, then release. FONT 711 C) FONT indicators ON LINE TEAR OFF LF/FF LOAD PARK Press TEAR OFF All current settings will be reset to the Factory settings, and a beep will reset ALL settings to the Factory Settings This procedure will sound. Make sure that FONT...
Operating Instructions
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... convenient to continue. (If your screen for keyboard operation. •There is a list of proportional spacing tables after the software commands list. Click OK (or press Enter 5 O The first screen is an introduction to access a detailed explanation of each time a change is monochrome, press "M" key.) Screen 1 will be printed out if required. Before using a computer mouse or your keyboard. Insert your...
... convenient to continue. (If your screen for keyboard operation. •There is a list of proportional spacing tables after the software commands list. Click OK (or press Enter 5 O The first screen is an introduction to access a detailed explanation of each time a change is monochrome, press "M" key.) Screen 1 will be printed out if required. Before using a computer mouse or your keyboard. Insert your...
Operating Instructions
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... Ribbon is not installed correctly Re-insert ribbon Or P. 12-14) printing a) Paper out detector inoperative PAPER OUT DETECT is OFF Set PAPER OUT DETECT to ON (W P. 30, 32-39) Paper slips around platen "n" Paper feed selector is set to "0" Set selector to Maintenance & Troubleshooting Printer does not power up No AC power Check power cord Or P. 11) Power is on but printer does not print Printer is not ON LINE Interface cable is dependent upon the environment. -Turn...
... Ribbon is not installed correctly Re-insert ribbon Or P. 12-14) printing a) Paper out detector inoperative PAPER OUT DETECT is OFF Set PAPER OUT DETECT to ON (W P. 30, 32-39) Paper slips around platen "n" Paper feed selector is set to "0" Set selector to Maintenance & Troubleshooting Printer does not power up No AC power Check power cord Or P. 11) Power is on but printer does not print Printer is not ON LINE Interface cable is dependent upon the environment. -Turn...
Operating Instructions
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...Buffer Chip option (KX-P44) is installed but cannot download Printout is double-spaced Keeps printing on the same line Wrong character set prints Cannot print ASCII characters with code above 127 Fanfold paper is jamming KX-PS14 (serial interface board) is installed but cannot print Cannot use parallel interface when installing serial interface board Possible Cause Path of printhead is blocked No reverse tension on paper Probable Solution Turn the power off, clear the path. Symptom Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking Paper wrinkles when using parallel interface Maintenance...
...Buffer Chip option (KX-P44) is installed but cannot download Printout is double-spaced Keeps printing on the same line Wrong character set prints Cannot print ASCII characters with code above 127 Fanfold paper is jamming KX-PS14 (serial interface board) is installed but cannot print Cannot use parallel interface when installing serial interface board Possible Cause Path of printhead is blocked No reverse tension on paper Probable Solution Turn the power off, clear the path. Symptom Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking Paper wrinkles when using parallel interface Maintenance...
Operating Instructions
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... the Control Panel will be cleared -present form position is designated as top of form -the Self Test mode is cleared -the Control Panel settings are read and set -Control Panel settings are not executed. To enter the Hex Dump mode: x While pressing FONT turn the power on . 57 O 0 O O 0 U2 0 Initialization The printer is initialized under the following conditions: -the AC power is turned on -the PRIME signal is received -the RESET PRINTER command is received -the clear buffer function is used...
... the Control Panel will be cleared -present form position is designated as top of form -the Self Test mode is cleared -the Control Panel settings are read and set -Control Panel settings are not executed. To enter the Hex Dump mode: x While pressing FONT turn the power on . 57 O 0 O O 0 U2 0 Initialization The printer is initialized under the following conditions: -the AC power is turned on -the PRIME signal is received -the RESET PRINTER command is received -the clear buffer function is used...
Operating Instructions
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... Set 38 Multilingual characters, 158 IBM-PC special characters 1/84 inch (0.3 mm) dot diameter Draft Matrix (Hor.xVer.) 9x9 NLQ 18x18 Dot pitch (Hor.) (Ver.) 1/ 120" (0.21 mm) 1/ 72" (0.35 mm) 17240" (0.11 mm) 1/ 144" (0.18 mm) Maximum number of the printer. 0 0 Power requirements: Frequency: Current: Interface: Print fonts: Software emulation: Buffer: Character sets: Dot configuration: Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of characters per line (cpl): Font Print line size: 8" / 13.6" Pica [10 cpi (character per inch)] 80...
... Set 38 Multilingual characters, 158 IBM-PC special characters 1/84 inch (0.3 mm) dot diameter Draft Matrix (Hor.xVer.) 9x9 NLQ 18x18 Dot pitch (Hor.) (Ver.) 1/ 120" (0.21 mm) 1/ 72" (0.35 mm) 17240" (0.11 mm) 1/ 144" (0.18 mm) Maximum number of the printer. 0 0 Power requirements: Frequency: Current: Interface: Print fonts: Software emulation: Buffer: Character sets: Dot configuration: Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of characters per line (cpl): Font Print line size: 8" / 13.6" Pica [10 cpi (character per inch)] 80...
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... -o printer. Buffer: Buffer is an area of dots printed in one horizontal inch. They are commands from the factory. Default: Default has two meanings: one (1). Draft mode uses a minimum number of characters printed on , reset or initialized; Control codes: Control codes are used by a printer or computer. cpl: "cpl" is an abbreviation for "characters per character to the left -to bits per inch (DPI): A measure of zero (0) and one indicates the previously set of information used to operate like another printer...
... -o printer. Buffer: Buffer is an area of dots printed in one horizontal inch. They are commands from the factory. Default: Default has two meanings: one (1). Draft mode uses a minimum number of characters printed on , reset or initialized; Control codes: Control codes are used by a printer or computer. cpl: "cpl" is an abbreviation for "characters per character to the left -to bits per inch (DPI): A measure of zero (0) and one indicates the previously set of information used to operate like another printer...
Operating Instructions
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... printing. It covers polarity, baud rate, parity, data length, start bit and stop bit. Self test: Self test is printed on the paper. (cisr P. 43) Typeface: All characters of the remaining buffer capacity (R.B.C.) to know any size and rotation. Ow P. 25) Serial interface: Transmitting data one bit at any of the remaining buffer capacity (R.B.C.) to be printed. Unidirectional printing: The printer prints left-to access printer features. This print method permits better vertical alignment. These drivers contain the software codes your software program uses to -right...
... printing. It covers polarity, baud rate, parity, data length, start bit and stop bit. Self test: Self test is printed on the paper. (cisr P. 43) Typeface: All characters of the remaining buffer capacity (R.B.C.) to know any size and rotation. Ow P. 25) Serial interface: Transmitting data one bit at any of the remaining buffer capacity (R.B.C.) to be printed. Unidirectional printing: The printer prints left-to access printer features. This print method permits better vertical alignment. These drivers contain the software codes your software program uses to -right...
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... 62, 63 4 28, 40, 58 42 10, 11 23 9 G Graphic direction Bidirectional printing Unidirectional printing 29, 48 29, 48 29, 48 H Head gap lever 10 Head service life 59 Hex dump 57 Initialization Interfacing International Character set Italics L Left margin LF switch Line feed Lines per second (cps) 58 Clear Buffer Function 57 Code page 29 Connecting 11 Country selection 29 Courier 28, 40 Cover open sensor 9, 59 Cut Sheet Feeder mode (CSF MODE) . 30, 48, 56 Cut Sheet Feeder.
... 62, 63 4 28, 40, 58 42 10, 11 23 9 G Graphic direction Bidirectional printing Unidirectional printing 29, 48 29, 48 29, 48 H Head gap lever 10 Head service life 59 Hex dump 57 Initialization Interfacing International Character set Italics L Left margin LF switch Line feed Lines per second (cps) 58 Clear Buffer Function 57 Code page 29 Connecting 11 Country selection 29 Courier 28, 40 Cover open sensor 9, 59 Cut Sheet Feeder mode (CSF MODE) . 30, 48, 56 Cut Sheet Feeder.
Operating Instructions
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... Quality (NLQ) 0 ON LINE indicator light ON LINE switch Operating environment Overheat detector Overload detector 4 58 9 9 5 59 59 59 Page format Page length Paper feed selector Paper feeding Friction mode Push/Pull tractor mode Paper out detector (PAPER OUT DETECT) Paper parking Paper specifications Paper support Paper thickness Parallel interface connector Parts of the printer Pica Pitch PITCH switch Platen knob PO (PAPER OUT) signal POWER/PAPER OUT indicator light Power requirement Power switch Prestige PRIME signal Print direction Print setting Print speed Print style Print width Printer...
... Quality (NLQ) 0 ON LINE indicator light ON LINE switch Operating environment Overheat detector Overload detector 4 58 9 9 5 59 59 59 Page format Page length Paper feed selector Paper feeding Friction mode Push/Pull tractor mode Paper out detector (PAPER OUT DETECT) Paper parking Paper specifications Paper support Paper thickness Parallel interface connector Parts of the printer Pica Pitch PITCH switch Platen knob PO (PAPER OUT) signal POWER/PAPER OUT indicator light Power requirement Power switch Prestige PRIME signal Print direction Print setting Print speed Print style Print width Printer...