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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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Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Others • Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives ...°F). • 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 hot. Operating Instructions 11 Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit...
Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Others • Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing abrasives ...°F). • 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 hot. Operating Instructions 11 Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place the unit...
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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. Report damage or shortages to secure. 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.
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. Report damage or shortages to secure. 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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Move the head gap lever (A) to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. Rotate the knob (A) on . The carriage will move to the (+) position. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1.
Move the head gap lever (A) to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. Rotate the knob (A) on . The carriage will move to the (+) position. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1.
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A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). 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. Setup 4. Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. A 5. 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. B A Operating Instructions 19
A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). 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. Setup 4. Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. A 5. 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. B A Operating Instructions 19
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B Open the smoked plastic cover. A Turn the power on . Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. Fanfold paper...
B Open the smoked plastic cover. A Turn the power on . Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. Fanfold paper...
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.... Be very o careful not to fade. b - Wear and tear of the printer will t become darker. Use any routine maintenance. e s Ribbon Cassette h A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of the unit. Clean the case and covers with the tip of cleaning is performed for advice on the printer...about 3 million characters. c The frequency of a ballpoint pen or other object. The carriage guide bar can perform. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the characters will extend its n life. i n g A Note • • Do not re-ink the...
.... Be very o careful not to fade. b - Wear and tear of the printer will t become darker. Use any routine maintenance. e s Ribbon Cassette h A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of the unit. Clean the case and covers with the tip of cleaning is performed for advice on the printer...about 3 million characters. c The frequency of a ballpoint pen or other object. The carriage guide bar can perform. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the characters will extend its n life. i n g A Note • • Do not re-ink the...
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Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Ink smears. Ribbon cassette is not properly connected. Interface cable is not installed correctly. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. Paper wrinkles when using tractor feed. No .... Move 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. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to...
Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Ink smears. Ribbon cassette is not properly connected. Interface cable is not installed correctly. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. Paper wrinkles when using tractor feed. No .... Move 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. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to...
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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