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... carefully. Operating Instructions (this manual) The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation, operations, maintenance and specifications of your office. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. Your application software should control the printer's functions. Feature Highlights Printer Emulation: Font: Printing speed: Paper Feeding: Tear Off: Paper Parking: Interface...
... carefully. Operating Instructions (this manual) The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation, operations, maintenance and specifications of your office. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. Your application software should control the printer's functions. Feature Highlights Printer Emulation: Font: Printing speed: Paper Feeding: Tear Off: Paper Parking: Interface...
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... 12 Unpacking ...12 Removing the Protective Paper 12 Installing the Platen Knob 12 Parts of the Printer ...13 Setup ...16 Installing the Software ...16 System Requirements ...16 Software Installation ...16 Connecting to a Computer 17 Power Supply ...17 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 18 Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 18... 31 Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch 31 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 32 Periodic Maintenance ...32 Troubleshooting ...33 Appendix 35 Printer Specifications ...35 Paper Specifications ...37 Fanfold Paper ...37 Single Sheets ...37 Envelopes ...37 Operating Instructions 5
... 12 Unpacking ...12 Removing the Protective Paper 12 Installing the Platen Knob 12 Parts of the Printer ...13 Setup ...16 Installing the Software ...16 System Requirements ...16 Software Installation ...16 Connecting to a Computer 17 Power Supply ...17 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 18 Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 18... 31 Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch 31 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 32 Periodic Maintenance ...32 Troubleshooting ...33 Appendix 35 Printer Specifications ...35 Paper Specifications ...37 Fanfold Paper ...37 Single Sheets ...37 Envelopes ...37 Operating Instructions 5
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...For details about obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet. 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. • Do not place ...is hot. Do not touch. Operating Instructions 11 CD-ROM • Do not write or stick paper on top of the printer. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to sunlight or near hot equipment. • The unit should not be ...
...For details about obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet. 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. • Do not place ...is hot. Do not touch. Operating Instructions 11 CD-ROM • Do not write or stick paper on top of the printer. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to sunlight or near hot equipment. • The unit should not be ...
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Removing the Protective Paper A Printer (KX-P1121E) Ribbon Cassette (KX-P145) Platen Knob A Protective paper Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the contents shown below is missing or damaged. Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. CD-ROM Installation Manual 12 Operating Instructions Before You Start Before You Start Unpacking Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Report damage or shortages to secure.
Removing the Protective Paper A Printer (KX-P1121E) Ribbon Cassette (KX-P145) Platen Knob A Protective paper Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the contents shown below is missing or damaged. Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. CD-ROM Installation Manual 12 Operating Instructions Before You Start Before You Start Unpacking Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Report damage or shortages to secure.
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... off. (Page 31) LOAD/PARK switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode. LF/FF switch Pressing this switch advances the paper one line at a time. Operating Instructions 15 ON LINE switch... 31) POWER/PAPER OUT indicator This indicator is lit when the power is on and paper is out in the ON LINE mode, and is installed. It blinks when no paper is...
... off. (Page 31) LOAD/PARK switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode. LF/FF switch Pressing this switch advances the paper one line at a time. Operating Instructions 15 ON LINE switch... 31) POWER/PAPER OUT indicator This indicator is lit when the power is on and paper is out in the ON LINE mode, and is installed. It blinks when no paper is...
Operating Instructions
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.... • In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if a window appears with the installation by selecting "Install this driver software anyway". 6. Insert the included CD-ROM into an account with a USB cable or a parallel cable. (Page 17) Once Plug and Play detects the printer and starts, follow the operating system's on the left side of...
.... • In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if a window appears with the installation by selecting "Install this driver software anyway". 6. Insert the included CD-ROM into an account with a USB cable or a parallel cable. (Page 17) Once Plug and Play detects the printer and starts, follow the operating system's on the left side of...
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For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". Turn off the power switch of the printer toward the front. An IEEE 1284-compatible parallel cable is located on the right side of both the printer and the computer. 2. When the power is certified with a USB cable: Attach the USB cable (B)...cable (C) from your computer. Note • If you do not have a USB or a parallel interface cable, you connect the printer for the first time, install the USB and Printer driver on to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper rating listed on the ...
For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". Turn off the power switch of the printer toward the front. An IEEE 1284-compatible parallel cable is located on the right side of both the printer and the computer. 2. When the power is certified with a USB cable: Attach the USB cable (B)...cable (C) from your computer. Note • If you do not have a USB or a parallel interface cable, you connect the printer for the first time, install the USB and Printer driver on to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper rating listed on the ...
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A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to the (+) position. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. The carriage will move to be mounted only in this area. Move the head gap lever (A) to remove any slack. Rotate the knob (A) on . A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3.
A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to the (+) position. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. The carriage will move to be mounted only in this area. Move the head gap lever (A) to remove any slack. Rotate the knob (A) on . A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3.
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CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is installed in the printer. Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) - A Turn the power on . Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Single sheets and envelopes .... The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - A 20 Operating Instructions Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are using. Setup Removing ...
CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is installed in the printer. Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) - A Turn the power on . Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Single sheets and envelopes .... The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - A 20 Operating Instructions Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are using. Setup Removing ...
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... with the printed side face down behind the platen by inserting the side pins of paper you are using. Raise the paper support (A). This is installed in the upper cabinet. A A 2. Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) 1. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness... of the top cover into the slots in the printer. 3. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is done by aligning its left edge with 0 on . A Turn the power on the top...
... with the printed side face down behind the platen by inserting the side pins of paper you are using. Raise the paper support (A). This is installed in the upper cabinet. A A 2. Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) 1. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness... of the top cover into the slots in the printer. 3. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is done by aligning its left edge with 0 on . A Turn the power on the top...
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... inch) Tractor: 0-360 Friction: 0-360 Note • The following items can also print out the printer's character table. The printer is necessary to install the printer driver to print. If no need to change the configuration of the printer. It is compatible with most cases there will be no changes are rarely used to change... Instructions 25 Using this software. You can change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1121E] ® [Control Panel Software].
... inch) Tractor: 0-360 Friction: 0-360 Note • The following items can also print out the printer's character table. The printer is necessary to install the printer driver to print. If no need to change the configuration of the printer. It is compatible with most cases there will be no changes are rarely used to change... Instructions 25 Using this software. You can change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1121E] ® [Control Panel Software].
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...built-in font in Windows Vista and Windows 7, select [Uninstall a program]. 2. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to default. Restore Default Returns the settings to uninstall. 3. After ... screen to select your computer, follow the procedure below to select your country is installed on the screen. 26 Operating Instructions Follow the instructions on your country is displayed... Remove Programs]. • In Windows 2000, select [Add/Remove Programs], and in the printer. Using the Software About the buttons Send Settings Sends the settings to remove the software that...
...built-in font in Windows Vista and Windows 7, select [Uninstall a program]. 2. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to default. Restore Default Returns the settings to uninstall. 3. After ... screen to select your computer, follow the procedure below to select your country is installed on the screen. 26 Operating Instructions Follow the instructions on your country is displayed... Remove Programs]. • In Windows 2000, select [Add/Remove Programs], and in the printer. Using the Software About the buttons Send Settings Sends the settings to remove the software that...
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...which the unit was purchased. The printer will assist the user in printing. Turn the power on paper. No AC power. Secure connection. (Page 17) Install new paper. (Page 20) Allow the printhead some of "#", or "#" is not installed correctly. Power is set to ...switch this setting. 2. If the right FONT LED blinks, "£" is blocked. Path of paper. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to print. Carriage stops ...
...which the unit was purchased. The printer will assist the user in printing. Turn the power on paper. No AC power. Secure connection. (Page 17) Install new paper. (Page 20) Allow the printhead some of "#", or "#" is not installed correctly. Power is set to ...switch this setting. 2. If the right FONT LED blinks, "£" is blocked. Path of paper. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to print. Carriage stops ...
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... switch 15 M Maintenance 32 Micron 35 O ON LINE indicator 15 ON LINE switch 15 Operating environment 11 Overheat Detector 36 P Page length 25 Paper 37 installation 20 specifications 37 Paper Feed 36 Friction Mode 23, 36 Tractor Mode 20, 36 Paper feed selector 13 Paper Feeding 31 Paper Out Detector 36... Paper Parking 31 Paper support 13 Paper thickness 13 Parallel Interface connector 13, 17 Parts of the Printer 13 Pica 35 Pitch 35 Platen knob 14 Power Requirements 35 Power switch 14, 17 POWER/PAPER OUT indicator 15 Precautions 11 Prestige 35 Print...
... switch 15 M Maintenance 32 Micron 35 O ON LINE indicator 15 ON LINE switch 15 Operating environment 11 Overheat Detector 36 P Page length 25 Paper 37 installation 20 specifications 37 Paper Feed 36 Friction Mode 23, 36 Tractor Mode 20, 36 Paper feed selector 13 Paper Feeding 31 Paper Out Detector 36... Paper Parking 31 Paper support 13 Paper thickness 13 Parallel Interface connector 13, 17 Parts of the Printer 13 Pica 35 Pitch 35 Platen knob 14 Power Requirements 35 Power switch 14, 17 POWER/PAPER OUT indicator 15 Precautions 11 Prestige 35 Print...