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... of media into the manual feed. (Insert media one page at a time.) Ink jet media Not genuine toner • Media for ink jet printers (paper, transparency, etc.) or transparency for color laser printers; Basics Windows Macintosh 3 Cautions Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions....5°F)] • Extremely high or low humidity. (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) • Condensation due to be replaced. • Any toner other than genuine Panasonic toner; may wrap around the fuser heat roller and cause damage, and may damage the...
... of media into the manual feed. (Insert media one page at a time.) Ink jet media Not genuine toner • Media for ink jet printers (paper, transparency, etc.) or transparency for color laser printers; Basics Windows Macintosh 3 Cautions Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions....5°F)] • Extremely high or low humidity. (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) • Condensation due to be replaced. • Any toner other than genuine Panasonic toner; may wrap around the fuser heat roller and cause damage, and may damage the...
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... Memory. (See page 8 for additional information). *1 The status may be different depending on your printer. Basics Windows Printer Panel Macintosh 6 Printer Panel Indicators READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT PRINT / RESET PRINT / RESET button Indicators Three indicators show the following printer's status. Printer Status Printer is blinking. Printer is receiving data printing or data remains in the sleep mode...
... Memory. (See page 8 for additional information). *1 The status may be different depending on your printer. Basics Windows Printer Panel Macintosh 6 Printer Panel Indicators READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT PRINT / RESET PRINT / RESET button Indicators Three indicators show the following printer's status. Printer Status Printer is blinking. Printer is receiving data printing or data remains in the sleep mode...
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... be empty. Drum unit is open. Drum unit is empty. Manual feed is wearing out. Basics Windows Macintosh 7 Printer Panel READY *1 ERROR On: 0.5 s Off: 0.5 s TONER/ DRUM UNIT On: 0.5 s Off: 2 s On: 1 s Off: 0.5 s On: 1 s Off: 1 s On: 0.5 s Off: 0.5 s : Indicator is lit. : Indicator is turned off. : Indicator is empty. RAM overflow or ...Overrun has occurred. Media tray (standard) or lower tray (2nd feeder) is blinking. See "Maintenance and Specifications" for troubleshooting. Toner is low. *1 The status may be different depending on the...
... be empty. Drum unit is open. Drum unit is empty. Manual feed is wearing out. Basics Windows Macintosh 7 Printer Panel READY *1 ERROR On: 0.5 s Off: 0.5 s TONER/ DRUM UNIT On: 0.5 s Off: 2 s On: 1 s Off: 0.5 s On: 1 s Off: 1 s On: 0.5 s Off: 0.5 s : Indicator is lit. : Indicator is turned off. : Indicator is empty. RAM overflow or ...Overrun has occurred. Media tray (standard) or lower tray (2nd feeder) is blinking. See "Maintenance and Specifications" for troubleshooting. Toner is low. *1 The status may be different depending on the...
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The ERROR indicator is turned off and the demo page will be different depending on the printer status by pressing this button. To print the remaining data, press the PRINT / RESET button less than 2 seconds. *1 To clear the remaining data, press the ... PRINT / RESET button more than 5 seconds until the READY and ERROR indicator blinks fast, then release it . The remaining data will print. READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Printer Status To recover from the error status (overrun or memory overflow), press the PRINT / RESET button less than 5 seconds. *1 To clear the remaining data...
The ERROR indicator is turned off and the demo page will be different depending on the printer status by pressing this button. To print the remaining data, press the PRINT / RESET button less than 2 seconds. *1 To clear the remaining data, press the ... PRINT / RESET button more than 5 seconds until the READY and ERROR indicator blinks fast, then release it . The remaining data will print. READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Printer Status To recover from the error status (overrun or memory overflow), press the PRINT / RESET button less than 5 seconds. *1 To clear the remaining data...
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... 11 Loading Media and Printing Loading Media and Printing See the setup guide(s) for the following instructions. • Installing the toner cartridge and drum unit • Connecting cables • Installing the printer software The media is printed out to avoid a media jam. You can be removed after the media is printed out...
... 11 Loading Media and Printing Loading Media and Printing See the setup guide(s) for the following instructions. • Installing the toner cartridge and drum unit • Connecting cables • Installing the printer software The media is printed out to avoid a media jam. You can be removed after the media is printed out...
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... pass 11 Paper Size 9 Paper support 5, 17, 21 Paper weights 10 Parallel interface 5 Part names 5 Power source 4 Power switch 5 Print area 12 PRINT/RESET button 6, 8 Printer panel 5, 6 Printing Using manual feed 21 Using media tray 13 R READY indicator 6 Rear cover 5, 11, 17, 21 Recommended media 10...
... pass 11 Paper Size 9 Paper support 5, 17, 21 Paper weights 10 Parallel interface 5 Part names 5 Power source 4 Power switch 5 Print area 12 PRINT/RESET button 6, 8 Printer panel 5, 6 Printing Using manual feed 21 Using media tray 13 R READY indicator 6 Rear cover 5, 11, 17, 21 Recommended media 10...
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.... This is the default setting and is diminished. 2 Toner Save Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. However, the throughput speed is recommended for the high print quality. Basics Windows Macintosh 91 Setting the Printer Driver (Mac OS 8.5 - Mac OS 9.2) Setting the Printer Specific Options 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300...
.... This is the default setting and is diminished. 2 Toner Save Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. However, the throughput speed is recommended for the high print quality. Basics Windows Macintosh 91 Setting the Printer Driver (Mac OS 8.5 - Mac OS 9.2) Setting the Printer Specific Options 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300...
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... to select the paper source (see page 110). • Resolution • Toner Save Mode • Media Type • Fit To Page Shows the Print window's settings summary. Basics Windows Macintosh 103 Setting the PS Printer Driver (Mac OS X 10.1 - You will be able to select the error handling ... you to the Custom in the Presets selection. Mac OS X 10.2) Duplex Output Options Paper Feed Error Handling Printer Features Summary Save Custom Setting Allows you to set the following printer features (see page 108). • All pages from • First page from • Remaining page from ...
... to select the paper source (see page 110). • Resolution • Toner Save Mode • Media Type • Fit To Page Shows the Print window's settings summary. Basics Windows Macintosh 103 Setting the PS Printer Driver (Mac OS X 10.1 - You will be able to select the error handling ... you to the Custom in the Presets selection. Mac OS X 10.2) Duplex Output Options Paper Feed Error Handling Printer Features Summary Save Custom Setting Allows you to set the following printer features (see page 108). • All pages from • First page from • Remaining page from ...
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...10.1 - Mac OS X 10.2) Setting the Printer Features 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. This is the default setting and is diminished. 2 Toner Save Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. Black areas and text are ...replaced by light gray shading. However, the throughput speed is recommended for the high print quality. Off:The toner save feature is turned off. On:The toner save feature is turned on. A...
...10.1 - Mac OS X 10.2) Setting the Printer Features 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. This is the default setting and is diminished. 2 Toner Save Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. Black areas and text are ...replaced by light gray shading. However, the throughput speed is recommended for the high print quality. Off:The toner save feature is turned off. On:The toner save feature is turned on. A...
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Basics Windows Macintosh Printer driver Mac OS 8.5 - 9.2 83 Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.2 98 Printer Features menu 110 Printer Specific Options menu 91 Printing Duplex 96 R Remaining from 87, 88 Resolution 91, 110 S Save as File 107 Scale 85, 101 Selecting printer 83, 98 AppleTalk 83, 98 USB 84, 99 T Toner Save Mode 91, 110 117 Index
Basics Windows Macintosh Printer driver Mac OS 8.5 - 9.2 83 Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.2 98 Printer Features menu 110 Printer Specific Options menu 91 Printing Duplex 96 R Remaining from 87, 88 Resolution 91, 110 S Save as File 107 Scale 85, 101 Selecting printer 83, 98 AppleTalk 83, 98 USB 84, 99 T Toner Save Mode 91, 110 117 Index
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... off. : Indicator is lit. , : Indicator is blinking. *1 Refer to the next page. *2 The printer is shipped with a starter toner cartridge, which has half the amount of toner. (The page life expectancy is needed. Change Drum Unit Change the drum unit soon. Drum Unit Worn out Replace... the drum unit now. Printer components Toner cartridge Drum unit Indicators ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Message of the toner cartridge will not exceed 6,000 pages. Replaceable Components Network 2 Replaceable Components ■ Supplies When ...
... off. : Indicator is lit. , : Indicator is blinking. *1 Refer to the next page. *2 The printer is shipped with a starter toner cartridge, which has half the amount of toner. (The page life expectancy is needed. Change Drum Unit Change the drum unit soon. Drum Unit Worn out Replace... the drum unit now. Printer components Toner cartridge Drum unit Indicators ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Message of the toner cartridge will not exceed 6,000 pages. Replaceable Components Network 2 Replaceable Components ■ Supplies When ...
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...printable area with repetitive printing of the toner to about half as a : Printer, Scanner, Copier. ❈ Application Soft : Text Bridge, Card Scan Example (5% coverage) Personal Image Editing System Model No. The life of a toner cartridge is based on the coverage, ..., Copier. Printer Specification Printing Method: Print Speed: Resolution: Paper Feed: Paper Outout: Software Emulation: Paper Size/Weight: Memory Capacity: Dimensions: Mass {Weight}: Consumables: Noise Level: CPU: Semiconductor Laser Electro-Photography X ppm maximum (A4 size paper, text mode, 5 % image area)...
...printable area with repetitive printing of the toner to about half as a : Printer, Scanner, Copier. ❈ Application Soft : Text Bridge, Card Scan Example (5% coverage) Personal Image Editing System Model No. The life of a toner cartridge is based on the coverage, ..., Copier. Printer Specification Printing Method: Print Speed: Resolution: Paper Feed: Paper Outout: Software Emulation: Paper Size/Weight: Memory Capacity: Dimensions: Mass {Weight}: Consumables: Noise Level: CPU: Semiconductor Laser Electro-Photography X ppm maximum (A4 size paper, text mode, 5 % image area)...
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...covers with a soft cloth. Cleaning the Printer Network 8 Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning of the printer. Use any abrasive powder. Internal 1 Turn the power off and remove the power cord for your safety. 2 Remove the media tray out of the printer is used. CAUTION • Do not ...use benzene, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any mild commercial cleaner. You should clean the printer: • at least once a month. • when you replace the toner cartridge. • when print quality has deteriorated. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. The frequency of...
...covers with a soft cloth. Cleaning the Printer Network 8 Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning of the printer. Use any abrasive powder. Internal 1 Turn the power off and remove the power cord for your safety. 2 Remove the media tray out of the printer is used. CAUTION • Do not ...use benzene, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any mild commercial cleaner. You should clean the printer: • at least once a month. • when you replace the toner cartridge. • when print quality has deteriorated. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. The frequency of...
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Pick up roller 5 Lift the drum unit up roller, wipe it is recommended to place the drum unit on a newspaper or drop cloth. 1 1 2 Network 9 Cleaning the Printer 3 While rotating the pick up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). •To avoid possible toner spillage, it with a soft cloth that has been moistened with a mild commercial cleaner. 4 Open the front cover. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec.
Pick up roller 5 Lift the drum unit up roller, wipe it is recommended to place the drum unit on a newspaper or drop cloth. 1 1 2 Network 9 Cleaning the Printer 3 While rotating the pick up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). •To avoid possible toner spillage, it with a soft cloth that has been moistened with a mild commercial cleaner. 4 Open the front cover. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec.
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.... Check the environment (see "Specifications" on page 53). The toner cartridge has reached the end of media is used. Set the media type setting of useful life. The drum unit has reached the end of the printer driver correctly (see "Media" on page 49). Media is in... page 41 in extremely high or low humidity. Replace the drum unit. ABCD ABCD Printer driver is printed at the different position from the original. Your printer is printed in extremely high humidity. ABCD The toner cartridge has reached the end of the images is in "Settings and Printing").
.... Check the environment (see "Specifications" on page 53). The toner cartridge has reached the end of media is used. Set the media type setting of useful life. The drum unit has reached the end of the printer driver correctly (see "Media" on page 49). Media is in... page 41 in extremely high or low humidity. Replace the drum unit. ABCD ABCD Printer driver is printed at the different position from the original. Your printer is printed in extremely high humidity. ABCD The toner cartridge has reached the end of the images is in "Settings and Printing").
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...or -3) (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 8). The drum unit is wet or dry. Replace the drum unit. Trouble Possible Cause Small dots are printed Media is damaged. Clean the corona wire in the drum unit (see "Adjustment to Media" on page 37). ABCD Toner spots put on the page. ...refer to media setting for - The entire page prints in the drum unit is damaged. black. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Toner spots appear on the photosensitive drum. The corona wire in The drum unit is dirty. at the different position from the original ABCD Network...
...or -3) (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 8). The drum unit is wet or dry. Replace the drum unit. Trouble Possible Cause Small dots are printed Media is damaged. Clean the corona wire in the drum unit (see "Adjustment to Media" on page 37). ABCD Toner spots put on the page. ...refer to media setting for - The entire page prints in the drum unit is damaged. black. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Toner spots appear on the photosensitive drum. The corona wire in The drum unit is dirty. at the different position from the original ABCD Network...
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...and select Fuser Cleaning from the gear (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 8). The toner cartridge is damaged. A black and vertical line appears on the page. Replace the toner cartridge. Replace the drum unit. If it is dirty. Replace the toner cartridge. Clean the corona wire in the drum unit (see ... on page 28 in intervals of 94 mm gear of the drum unit is not recovered, call for a long period. (Try shaking to loosen toner. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. The fuser unit is stored for service to print a cleaning data (see "Remote Control Panel" on page...
...and select Fuser Cleaning from the gear (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 8). The toner cartridge is damaged. A black and vertical line appears on the page. Replace the toner cartridge. Replace the drum unit. If it is dirty. Replace the toner cartridge. Clean the corona wire in the drum unit (see ... on page 28 in intervals of 94 mm gear of the drum unit is not recovered, call for a long period. (Try shaking to loosen toner. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. The fuser unit is stored for service to print a cleaning data (see "Remote Control Panel" on page...
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Possible Cause The laser unit cover is wrinkled. Replace the toner cartridge. Incorrect type of the toner cartridge. The print out media is dirty. Install media correctly in the media tray. Adjust media guides correctly. Install media correctly in the .... Adjust media guides correctly. The media is loaded in "Settings and Printing"), (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 53). Incorrect type of media does not exceed the limit mark. Use fresh paper. The printer prints aslant. The media is used . ABCD Maintenance and Spec. Settings and Printing Trouble A white...
Possible Cause The laser unit cover is wrinkled. Replace the toner cartridge. Incorrect type of the toner cartridge. The print out media is dirty. Install media correctly in the media tray. Adjust media guides correctly. Install media correctly in the .... Adjust media guides correctly. The media is loaded in "Settings and Printing"), (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 53). Incorrect type of media does not exceed the limit mark. Use fresh paper. The printer prints aslant. The media is used . ABCD Maintenance and Spec. Settings and Printing Trouble A white...
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... in "Settings and Printing"). Adjust the image within the print area (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 8). Image size is not set on page 12 in the media tray. The toner cartridge has reached the end of the printed page appears dirty. Trouble Possible Cause Network 32... Troubleshooting Corrective Action The back of useful life. Replace the toner cartridge. Clean the pick up roller is not curled. The length media guide of the length media guide. The media is not ...
... in "Settings and Printing"). Adjust the image within the print area (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 8). Image size is not set on page 12 in the media tray. The toner cartridge has reached the end of the printed page appears dirty. Trouble Possible Cause Network 32... Troubleshooting Corrective Action The back of useful life. Replace the toner cartridge. Clean the pick up roller is not curled. The length media guide of the length media guide. The media is not ...
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum Network 37 Troubleshooting If the paste or glue of a label is attached to the photosensitive drum of the drum unit, clean it following the steps below. 1 Open the front cover of the printer. 2 Lift the drum unit up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). 1 1 2 3 While pushing the drum unit as illustrated below (1), lift the toner cartridge up (2). 2 1
Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum Network 37 Troubleshooting If the paste or glue of a label is attached to the photosensitive drum of the drum unit, clean it following the steps below. 1 Open the front cover of the printer. 2 Lift the drum unit up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). 1 1 2 3 While pushing the drum unit as illustrated below (1), lift the toner cartridge up (2). 2 1