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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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...extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Ink Ribbon • Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a place with high concentrations of dust or chemical fumes, solvents, etc. • Do not place ... CD-ROM • Do not write or stick paper on top of the printer. Do not touch. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Operating Instructions 11 Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place...
...extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH). • Avoid condensation resulting from static electricity. Ink Ribbon • Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a place with high concentrations of dust or chemical fumes, solvents, etc. • Do not place ... CD-ROM • Do not write or stick paper on top of the printer. Do not touch. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Operating Instructions 11 Safety Information Precautions Installation • Do not place...
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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The carriage will move to the (+) position. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. Rotate the knob (A) on . A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Move the head gap lever (A) to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2.
The carriage will move to the (+) position. A Turn the power on the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. Rotate the knob (A) on . A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. B Open the smoked plastic cover. 3. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions Move the head gap lever (A) to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2.
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Setup 4. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). B A Operating Instructions 19 Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. 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. 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.
Setup 4. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). B A Operating Instructions 19 Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. 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. 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.
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.... CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is installed in the printer. The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B Open the smoked plastic cover. B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets 1 2... 3 A A 4 5 6 A B 2. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - A 20 Operating Instructions The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. A Turn the...
.... CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is installed in the printer. The PAPER OUT indicator will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B Open the smoked plastic cover. B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets 1 2... 3 A A 4 5 6 A B 2. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - A 20 Operating Instructions The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. A Turn the...
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... of about 3 million characters. The platen should be lubricated with the tip of the printhead pins may smear when printed. Once the o ribbon cassette is mounted onto the carriage and printing is dependent upon the environment. c The frequency of the printer will t become darker. e ... commercial cleaner on the cloth, do not spray T directly on lubrication. Be very o careful not to fade. b - Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the characters will extend its n life. The following periodic measures are recommended: a n •...
... of about 3 million characters. The platen should be lubricated with the tip of the printhead pins may smear when printed. Once the o ribbon cassette is mounted onto the carriage and printing is dependent upon the environment. c The frequency of the printer will t become darker. e ... commercial cleaner on the cloth, do not spray T directly on lubrication. Be very o careful not to fade. b - Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short time, the characters will extend its n life. The following periodic measures are recommended: a n •...
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...Wrong international character selected. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to switch this setting. 2. Ribbon cassette is not in the proper position. Paper wrinkles when using tractor feed. Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Ink smears. Head...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. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. No reverse tension on to...
...Wrong international character selected. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to switch this setting. 2. Ribbon cassette is not in the proper position. Paper wrinkles when using tractor feed. Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Ink smears. Head...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. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. No reverse tension on 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