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This printer has been factory set to operate with the most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings. Installation Manual (printed documentation) The Installation Manual explains installation procedures. 2 Operating Instructions Your application software should control the printer's functions. For optimum performance and safety, please read these ... paper USB 2.0 and parallel About the documentation The printer's documentation consists of the unit. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer.
This printer has been factory set to operate with the most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings. Installation Manual (printed documentation) The Installation Manual explains installation procedures. 2 Operating Instructions Your application software should control the printer's functions. For optimum performance and safety, please read these ... paper USB 2.0 and parallel About the documentation The printer's documentation consists of the unit. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer.
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...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are designed to operate this device must use... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A. You may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Introduction Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States only...
...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are designed to operate this device must use... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A. You may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Introduction Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States only...
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... ...11 Before You Start 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 Removing the Ribbon...
... ...11 Before You Start 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 Removing the Ribbon...
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... hazard that must be emphasized in order to operate the unit safely. These symbols are used to alert operators to a specific operating procedure that the installation is completely safe. Only plug the unit into a standard three-prong AC outlet which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring. For Users WARNING...
... hazard that must be emphasized in order to operate the unit safely. These symbols are used to alert operators to a specific operating procedure that the installation is completely safe. Only plug the unit into a standard three-prong AC outlet which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring. For Users WARNING...
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... outlet. Doing so can cause damage to build up, and may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire. Prolonged exposure to a power source for service. Installation and Relocation Do not position the unit in a hot humid or dusty environment. If an unused unit is left connected to these adverse conditions may...
... outlet. Doing so can cause damage to build up, and may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire. Prolonged exposure to a power source for service. Installation and Relocation Do not position the unit in a hot humid or dusty environment. If an unused unit is left connected to these adverse conditions may...
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Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). CD-ROM • Do not write or stick paper on top of the printer. Do not touch. Caution Labels Operation • Do not operate the printer without installing paper and a ribbon cassette. ...other items on the front and/or back of CD-ROM. • Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near a heater for cleaning the outside of printer. • Plug the power cord ...
Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). CD-ROM • Do not write or stick paper on top of the printer. Do not touch. Caution Labels Operation • Do not operate the printer without installing paper and a ribbon cassette. ...other items on the front and/or back of CD-ROM. • Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near a heater for cleaning the outside of printer. • Plug the power cord ...
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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. 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. 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. CD-ROM Installation Manual 12 Operating Instructions Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to the store from which the unit was purchased. 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. 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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... These indicators show the Font being selected. (Page 31) POWER/PAPER OUT indicator This indicator is lit when the power is on and paper is installed. Operating Instructions 15 Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page. (Page 31) TEAR OFF switch Pressing this... This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer. It blinks when no paper is out in the ON LINE mode, and is installed. LF/FF switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in...
... These indicators show the Font being selected. (Page 31) POWER/PAPER OUT indicator This indicator is lit when the power is on and paper is installed. Operating Instructions 15 Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page. (Page 31) TEAR OFF switch Pressing this... This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer. It blinks when no paper is out in the ON LINE mode, and is installed. LF/FF switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in...
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...appear, select your computer and start Windows operating system. • Log into the CD-ROM drive. • The setup screen will be installed on the left side of this driver software anyway". 6. Follow the instructions on your CD-ROM drive in Explorer and double-click [CDRun....and starts, follow the operating system's on the enclosed CD-ROM can 't verify the publisher of the screen. 1. Select [Driver & Utility] from the "Installation" list on your computer to the printer with a CD-ROM drive Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics...
...appear, select your computer and start Windows operating system. • Log into the CD-ROM drive. • The setup screen will be installed on the left side of this driver software anyway". 6. Follow the instructions on your CD-ROM drive in Explorer and double-click [CDRun....and starts, follow the operating system's on the enclosed CD-ROM can 't verify the publisher of the screen. 1. Select [Driver & Utility] from the "Installation" list on your computer to the printer with a CD-ROM drive Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics...
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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 the right side of the printer. • The power switch is supplied to the printer, the power indicator ... cable: Attach the parallel interface cable (C) from your computer. A B C Power Supply 1. Setup Connecting to a Computer Before you will light up. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of both the printer and...
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 the right side of the printer. • The power switch is supplied to the printer, the power indicator ... cable: Attach the parallel interface cable (C) from your computer. A B C Power Supply 1. Setup Connecting to a Computer Before you will light up. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of both the printer and...
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A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to the (+) position. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. The carriage will move to be mounted only in this area. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Rotate the knob (A) on . B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Move the head gap lever (A) to remove any slack. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2.
A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to the (+) position. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. The carriage will move to be mounted only in this area. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Rotate the knob (A) on . B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Move the head gap lever (A) to remove any slack. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2.
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...the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. A 20 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on . CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is installed in the printer. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. Position...multiple sheets 1 2 3 A A 4 5 6 A B 2. The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. A Turn the power on . Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: -
...the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. A 20 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on . CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is installed in the printer. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. Position...multiple sheets 1 2 3 A A 4 5 6 A B 2. The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. A Turn the power on . Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: -
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... the thickness of the top cover into the slots in the printer. 3. Raise the top cover (A) to the " " position. 5. Raise the paper support (A). This is installed in the upper cabinet. A B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 A 4 5 6 B 4. A Operating Instructions 23 A A 2. Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction...
... the thickness of the top cover into the slots in the printer. 3. Raise the top cover (A) to the " " position. 5. Raise the paper support (A). This is installed in the upper cabinet. A B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 A 4 5 6 B 4. A Operating Instructions 23 A A 2. Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction...
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In most popular software packages. Using this software. It is necessary to install the printer driver to use this software, you should be set through the Control Panel (Page 27): Emulation, Page length, Auto LF, Graphic direction and ...) Off (Not available) TOF set to change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1121E] ® [Control Panel Software]. If no need to print. Using the Software Using the Software Control Panel Software Program This software is used...
In most popular software packages. Using this software. It is necessary to install the printer driver to use this software, you should be set through the Control Panel (Page 27): Emulation, Page length, Auto LF, Graphic direction and ...) Off (Not available) TOF set to change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1121E] ® [Control Panel Software]. If no need to print. Using the Software Using the Software Control Panel Software Program This software is used...
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... Manual To refer to the Command Reference Manual, select [Command Reference Manual] from the second time, the screen to uninstall. 3. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to select your country is displayed. Select the desired table. When you activate the software from the "Manuals" list on...below to select the emulation and character table is not displayed here, select [Other country]. Exit Exits the software. If your country is installed on the screen. 26 Operating Instructions In Control Panel, open [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows 2000, select [Add/Remove ...
... Manual To refer to the Command Reference Manual, select [Command Reference Manual] from the second time, the screen to uninstall. 3. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to select your country is displayed. Select the desired table. When you activate the software from the "Manuals" list on...below to select the emulation and character table is not displayed here, select [Other country]. Exit Exits the software. If your country is installed on the screen. 26 Operating Instructions In Control Panel, open [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows 2000, select [Add/Remove ...
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...down the LF/FF and TEAR OFF buttons to resume printing. Head gap lever is not in the proper position. Interface cable is not installed correctly. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. Emulation is printed instead of "#", or "#" is set emulation accordingly. (Page 25, ... print. "£" is printed instead of "£". Wrong international character selected. Unexpected characters appear in printing. Secure connection. (Page 17) Install new paper. (Page 20) Allow the printhead some of printhead is not ON LINE. The printer will assist the user in the proper ...
...down the LF/FF and TEAR OFF buttons to resume printing. Head gap lever is not in the proper position. Interface cable is not installed correctly. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. Emulation is printed instead of "#", or "#" is set emulation accordingly. (Page 25, ... print. "£" is printed instead of "£". Wrong international character selected. Unexpected characters appear in printing. Secure connection. (Page 17) Install new paper. (Page 20) Allow the printhead some of printhead is not ON LINE. The printer will assist the user in the proper ...
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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...
... 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...