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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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...Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Do not touch. 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. Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit... Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you can easily unplug it. Operating Instructions 11 Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Others • Do not use thinner, benzine, or ...
...Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Do not touch. 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. Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit... Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you can easily unplug it. Operating Instructions 11 Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Others • Do not use thinner, benzine, or ...
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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. Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. 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. 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. Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. 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. CD-ROM Installation Manual 12 Operating Instructions
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A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to the (+) position. Rotate the knob (A) on . Move the head gap lever (A) to be mounted only in this area. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions The carriage will move to remove any slack. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2.
A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to the (+) position. Rotate the knob (A) on . Move the head gap lever (A) to be mounted only in this area. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions The carriage will move to remove any slack. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2.
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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. 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. A 5. B A Operating Instructions 19 Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). Setup 4.
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. 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. A 5. B A Operating Instructions 19 Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). Setup 4.
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... sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. A Turn the power on . Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. A 20 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on . B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are...
... sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. A Turn the power on . Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. A 20 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on . B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are...
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...or other object. Turn the power OFF. & - b - e s Ribbon Cassette h A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of the unit. If the ribbon has too much ink, the characters may cause serious damage to the ribbon cassette and cause the printing to fade, o gently push the counter spring...fade. Wear and tear of the printer will t become darker. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the characters will extend its n life. Once the o ribbon cassette is mounted onto the carriage and printing is dependent upon the environment. The...
...or other object. Turn the power OFF. & - b - e s Ribbon Cassette h A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of the unit. If the ribbon has too much ink, the characters may cause serious damage to the ribbon cassette and cause the printing to fade, o gently push the counter spring...fade. Wear and tear of the printer will t become darker. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the characters will extend its n life. Once the o ribbon cassette is mounted onto the carriage and printing is dependent upon the environment. The...
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... 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 resume printing. Set paper supply lower than printer. Operating Instructions 33 Unexpected characters appear in identifying... and set incorrectly. Printout is set to cool down the LF/FF and TEAR OFF buttons to improper setup, installation, or cabling. Ribbon cassette is not in the proper position. Head gap lever is not installed correctly. Path of printhead is printed instead of "£". ...
... 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 resume printing. Set paper supply lower than printer. Operating Instructions 33 Unexpected characters appear in identifying... and set incorrectly. Printout is set to cool down the LF/FF and TEAR OFF buttons to improper setup, installation, or cabling. Ribbon cassette is not in the proper position. Head gap lever is not installed correctly. Path of printhead is printed instead of "£". ...
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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