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... 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 Removing the Ribbon Cassette 20 Handling Paper ...20 Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode 20 Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode 23 Self Test ...24...
... 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 Removing the Ribbon Cassette 20 Handling Paper ...20 Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode 20 Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode 23 Self Test ...24...
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... sunlight and near a heater for extended periods. • Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Caution Labels Operation • Do not... operate the printer without installing paper and a ribbon cassette. • Do not obstruct printhead movement while the printer is hot. Ink Ribbon • Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in areas with a temperature over 40 °C (104 ...
... sunlight and near a heater for extended periods. • Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Caution Labels Operation • Do not... operate the printer without installing paper and a ribbon cassette. • Do not obstruct printhead movement while the printer is hot. Ink Ribbon • Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in areas with a temperature over 40 °C (104 ...
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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. Report damage or shortages to secure. CD-ROM Installation Manual 12 Operating Instructions Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. 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.
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. Report damage or shortages to secure. CD-ROM Installation Manual 12 Operating Instructions Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. 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.
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Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. The carriage will move to the (+) position. A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. Move the head gap lever (A) to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Rotate the knob (A) on .
Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. The carriage will move to the (+) position. A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. Move the head gap lever (A) to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Rotate the knob (A) on .
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Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets or envelopes A B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 C B Press down on rear of paper you are using. Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. B A Operating Instructions 19 Setup 4. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). A 5. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of the ribbon cassette until the wing tab (A) snaps into place.
Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets or envelopes A B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 C B Press down on rear of paper you are using. Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. B A Operating Instructions 19 Setup 4. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). A 5. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of the ribbon cassette until the wing tab (A) snaps into place.
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...1 2 3 A A 4 5 6 A B 2. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper... you are using. A Turn the power on . B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer ...
...1 2 3 A A 4 5 6 A B 2. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper... you are using. A Turn the power on . B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer ...
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... before printing starts to damage the flex ribbon cable and the carriage drive belt. The following periodic measures are recommended: a n • Cleaning the unit is dependent upon the environment. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the ...characters will extend its n life. Turn the power OFF. & - The carriage guide bar can perform. e s Ribbon Cassette h A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of the unit. Clean...
... before printing starts to damage the flex ribbon cable and the carriage drive belt. The following periodic measures are recommended: a n • Cleaning the unit is dependent upon the environment. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the ...characters will extend its n life. Turn the power OFF. & - The carriage guide bar can perform. e s Ribbon Cassette h A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of the unit. Clean...
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... to cool down the LF/FF and TEAR OFF buttons to resume printing. Set paper supply lower than printer. Check printer driver of "£". Ribbon cassette is not properly connected. Out of printhead is set to print. Clear the path, turn the power off, then back on but does ... the lever toward the lower position (+) until ink does not smear. (Page 13) Set the lever to the proper position. (Page 13) Re-insert ribbon cassette. (Page 18) Set the lever to improper setup, installation, or cabling. Operating Instructions 33 Printout is not in proper position. Paper wrinkles when using...
... to cool down the LF/FF and TEAR OFF buttons to resume printing. Set paper supply lower than printer. Check printer driver of "£". Ribbon cassette is not properly connected. Out of printhead is set to print. Clear the path, turn the power off, then back on but does ... the lever toward the lower position (+) until ink does not smear. (Page 13) Set the lever to the proper position. (Page 13) Re-insert ribbon cassette. (Page 18) Set the lever to improper setup, installation, or cabling. Operating Instructions 33 Printout is not in proper position. Paper wrinkles when using...
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Appendix Printing direction: Line feed time: Paper Feed: Operating environment: Storage environment: Head service life: Ribbon cassette: Detectors: Dimensions: (Width ´ Depth ´ Height) Mass (Weight): Text printing: Bi-Directional Bit Image printing: Uni-Directional & Bi-Directional...) Temperature: -20 °C-60 °C (-4 °F-140 °F) Humidity 10-90 % RH Approx. 200 million strokes in draft mode Black seamless fabric ribbon in cassette Life expectancy in Draft mode: Approx. 3 million characters Paper out detector Overheat detector 434 ´ 314 ´ 134.5 mm (17.1 ´...
Appendix Printing direction: Line feed time: Paper Feed: Operating environment: Storage environment: Head service life: Ribbon cassette: Detectors: Dimensions: (Width ´ Depth ´ Height) Mass (Weight): Text printing: Bi-Directional Bit Image printing: Uni-Directional & Bi-Directional...) Temperature: -20 °C-60 °C (-4 °F-140 °F) Humidity 10-90 % RH Approx. 200 million strokes in draft mode Black seamless fabric ribbon in cassette Life expectancy in Draft mode: Approx. 3 million characters Paper out detector Overheat detector 434 ´ 314 ´ 134.5 mm (17.1 ´...
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Index R Re-inking Ribbon Cassette 32 Ribbon cassette 18, 32 S Self Test 24 Single sheet 23, 37, 39 Smoked plastic cover 13 Specifications 35 T Tear Off 31 Top cover 13 Tractor clamping levers 21 Troubleshooting 33 U Unpacking 12 USB connector 13, 17 Z Zero font 25 42 Operating Instructions
Index R Re-inking Ribbon Cassette 32 Ribbon cassette 18, 32 S Self Test 24 Single sheet 23, 37, 39 Smoked plastic cover 13 Specifications 35 T Tear Off 31 Top cover 13 Tractor clamping levers 21 Troubleshooting 33 U Unpacking 12 USB connector 13, 17 Z Zero font 25 42 Operating Instructions