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... control the printer's functions. In most cases, there will be no need to operate with the most popular software packages. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. Operating Instructions (this manual) The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation, operations, maintenance and specifications of 2 manuals. Feature Highlights Power...
... control the printer's functions. In most cases, there will be no need to operate with the most popular software packages. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. Operating Instructions (this manual) The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation, operations, maintenance and specifications of 2 manuals. Feature Highlights Power...
Operating Instructions
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...11 Removing the Protective Paper 11 Installing the Platen Knob 11 Parts of the Printer ...12 Setup ...15 Installing the Software ...15 System Requirements ...15 Software Installation ...15 Connecting to a Computer 16 Power Supply ...17 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 18 Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 18... and Envelopes (Friction Mode 22 Tearing off Paper ...24 Self Test ...24 Using the Software 25 Control Panel Software Program 25 Viewing the Command Reference Manual 27 Uninstalling the Software 27 Using the Control Panel 28 Using the Control Panel 28 Selecting a Character Font 28...
...11 Removing the Protective Paper 11 Installing the Platen Knob 11 Parts of the Printer ...12 Setup ...15 Installing the Software ...15 System Requirements ...15 Software Installation ...15 Connecting to a Computer 16 Power Supply ...17 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 18 Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 18... and Envelopes (Friction Mode 22 Tearing off Paper ...24 Self Test ...24 Using the Software 25 Control Panel Software Program 25 Viewing the Command Reference Manual 27 Uninstalling the Software 27 Using the Control Panel 28 Using the Control Panel 28 Selecting a Character Font 28...
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... your CD-ROM drive in Thailand, select KX-P1131E (Thailand). Select KX-P1131E (except for customers in Thailand). • For customers in Explorer and double-click [CDRun.exe]. • In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if the Autoplay dialog box is displayed, click [Run CDRun.exe]. 5. Software Installation The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can 't verify...
... your CD-ROM drive in Thailand, select KX-P1131E (Thailand). Select KX-P1131E (except for customers in Thailand). • For customers in Explorer and double-click [CDRun.exe]. • In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if the Autoplay dialog box is displayed, click [Run CDRun.exe]. 5. Software Installation The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can 't verify...
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... cable: Attach the parallel interface cable (C) from your computer to the parallel interface connector (A) and secure the printer clips (B). For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 15)". You cannot print using a serial interface cable, do not have a USB cable, parallel interface cable or serial interface cable, you connect the printer...
... cable: Attach the parallel interface cable (C) from your computer to the parallel interface connector (A) and secure the printer clips (B). For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 15)". You cannot print using a serial interface cable, do not have a USB cable, parallel interface cable or serial interface cable, you connect the printer...
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Raise the top cover (A). B Insert a sheet of paper through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25) or by inserting the side pins of your left most print position, move the left paper guide until it does not need ...
Raise the top cover (A). B Insert a sheet of paper through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25) or by inserting the side pins of your left most print position, move the left paper guide until it does not need ...
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...there will be ready to change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1131E] ® [Control Panel Software]. If no need to print. Emulation Emulation EPSON (Epson LQ-300 without color) ...Note • "-SC" sequences are required, you can also print out the printer's character table. Using the Software Using the Software Control Panel Software Program This software is used . It is set to change the following Code pages is selected: USA, Multilingual, Portugal, Canada-French...
...there will be ready to change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1131E] ® [Control Panel Software]. If no need to print. Emulation Emulation EPSON (Epson LQ-300 without color) ...Note • "-SC" sequences are required, you can also print out the printer's character table. Using the Software Using the Software Control Panel Software Program This software is used . It is set to change the following Code pages is selected: USA, Multilingual, Portugal, Canada-French...
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Using the Software Print mode Graphic direction Bi Direction, Uni Direction Text direction Bi Direction, Uni Direction Text Enhancement Bold On, Off Double high On, Off Double strike ...
Using the Software Print mode Graphic direction Bi Direction, Uni Direction Text direction Bi Direction, Uni Direction Text Enhancement Bold On, Off Double high On, Off Double strike ...
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...first time. About Displays the version of the screen. (Page 15) Uninstalling the Software If you activate the software from the "Manuals" list on the screen. Exit Exits the software. Select [Panasonic KX-P1131 Series] to the printer. After pressing this button, the screen to uninstall ... printer. Operating Instructions 27 When you want to select your country is displayed. Select your country is displayed. Using the Software About the buttons Send Settings Sends the settings to uninstall. 3. Viewing the Command Reference Manual To refer to the Command Reference...
...first time. About Displays the version of the screen. (Page 15) Uninstalling the Software If you activate the software from the "Manuals" list on the screen. Exit Exits the software. Select [Panasonic KX-P1131 Series] to the printer. After pressing this button, the screen to uninstall ... printer. Operating Instructions 27 When you want to select your country is displayed. Select your country is displayed. Using the Software About the buttons Send Settings Sends the settings to uninstall. 3. Viewing the Command Reference Manual To refer to the Command Reference...
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...current character font selected, as shown on the Control Panel. Note • You must be in PROGRAM (both FONT indicators are off ) to allow your software to control your pitch selection. 28 Operating Instructions You can select any one of the character pitches by pressing the FONT switch on the Control... character pitch selected, as shown on the Control Panel. Note • You must be in PROGRAM (both PITCH indicators are off ) to allow your software to control your font selection. = light is lit. = light is out. = light is blinking. n Press PITCH .
...current character font selected, as shown on the Control Panel. Note • You must be in PROGRAM (both FONT indicators are off ) to allow your software to control your pitch selection. 28 Operating Instructions You can select any one of the character pitches by pressing the FONT switch on the Control... character pitch selected, as shown on the Control Panel. Note • You must be in PROGRAM (both PITCH indicators are off ) to allow your software to control your font selection. = light is lit. = light is out. = light is blinking. n Press PITCH .
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... Using the Control Panel High Speed Mode The High Speed mode is a feature for lines per inch as specified through the Control Panel Software program, Control Panel (Initial Setup mode) or your fanfold paper's perforation to the tear position, and pressing this feature will lower the ...image are selected. Turning on . Turning off . Operating Instructions 29 Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch) Pressing the TEAR OFF switch advances your application software. The HIGH SPEED indicator is off the High Speed mode: • While pressing ON LINE , press LF/FF . The HIGH SPEED indicator ...
... Using the Control Panel High Speed Mode The High Speed mode is a feature for lines per inch as specified through the Control Panel Software program, Control Panel (Initial Setup mode) or your fanfold paper's perforation to the tear position, and pressing this feature will lower the ...image are selected. Turning on . Turning off . Operating Instructions 29 Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch) Pressing the TEAR OFF switch advances your application software. The HIGH SPEED indicator is off the High Speed mode: • While pressing ON LINE , press LF/FF . The HIGH SPEED indicator ...
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...be stored even after the power is turned off. You can adjust the Top of Form position through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25), or using through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25), Control Panel (Page 28) or your desired position within 125 mm (5 in .) from the ... in .)]. Note • • Do not rotate the platen knob, otherwise the printer will not be made on the first sheet. At your application software. 2. Using the Control Panel Top of Form Function (TOF SET) This printer has a Top of Form position. 1. If you decide to the designated ...
...be stored even after the power is turned off. You can adjust the Top of Form position through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25), or using through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25), Control Panel (Page 28) or your desired position within 125 mm (5 in .) from the ... in .)]. Note • • Do not rotate the platen knob, otherwise the printer will not be made on the first sheet. At your application software. 2. Using the Control Panel Top of Form Function (TOF SET) This printer has a Top of Form position. 1. If you decide to the designated ...
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... (Page 34), printing stops at 1.26 mm (0.5 in.) from the bottom of the paper. The paper out detector can be disabled through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25). 32 Operating Instructions Note • • When Paper out detect is not lit, press ON LINE . Press ON LINE repeatedly until the...
... (Page 34), printing stops at 1.26 mm (0.5 in.) from the bottom of the paper. The paper out detector can be disabled through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25). 32 Operating Instructions Note • • When Paper out detect is not lit, press ON LINE . Press ON LINE repeatedly until the...
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... FONT indicators (A) and ON LINE indicator (B) (on, off . 2. Operating Instructions 33 These features can be set in the Initial Setup mode through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25). 1. Load a sheet of paper (Page 20), and turn the power on to the next item. The current settings will change additional settings...
... FONT indicators (A) and ON LINE indicator (B) (on, off . 2. Operating Instructions 33 These features can be set in the Initial Setup mode through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25). 1. Load a sheet of paper (Page 20), and turn the power on to the next item. The current settings will change additional settings...
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...Clear the path, turn the power off, then back on paper. Unexpected characters appear Emulation is not properly connected. Out of your software package and set to resume printing. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. Set paper supply lower than printer. Ribbon cassette is...Path of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased or the Panasonic technical support number found in the proper position. Paper out detect is blocked. Paper feed selector is faint. Maintenance & Troubleshooting ...
...Clear the path, turn the power off, then back on paper. Unexpected characters appear Emulation is not properly connected. Out of your software package and set to resume printing. Carriage stops moving, all indicators start blinking. Set paper supply lower than printer. Ribbon cassette is...Path of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased or the Panasonic technical support number found in the proper position. Paper out detect is blocked. Paper feed selector is faint. Maintenance & Troubleshooting ...
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Computer is jamming. Tear off to 2 decimal places, as required. (Page 25) Consult your software package. (Page 25) When creating a custom size, select "English" for Units and input the size in inches. Round the value to Auto and set incorrectly. ...
Computer is jamming. Tear off to 2 decimal places, as required. (Page 25) Consult your software package. (Page 25) When creating a custom size, select "English" for Units and input the size in inches. Round the value to Auto and set incorrectly. ...
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...: 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron) 7 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script, Sans Serif, Roman, OCR-B) 6 Scalable Fonts*1 (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script, Sans Serif, Roman) Software emulation: Epson LQ-300 without color IBM Proprinter X24E Buffer: Selectable [0 KB / 8 KB / 22 KB (default) / All (54 KB max.)] Character sets: EPSON mode ONE...
...: 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron) 7 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script, Sans Serif, Roman, OCR-B) 6 Scalable Fonts*1 (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script, Sans Serif, Roman) Software emulation: Epson LQ-300 without color IBM Proprinter X24E Buffer: Selectable [0 KB / 8 KB / 22 KB (default) / All (54 KB max.)] Character sets: EPSON mode ONE...
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... 7 CD-ROM 11 Character Per Line 41 Character set 26, 35, 41 Code page 26, 35 Connecting 16 Control Panel 14, 28, 34 Control Panel Software Program 25 Courier 41 D Data length 26, 36 Detectors 32, 42 Overheat detector 42 Overload detector 42 Paper Out detector 42 Dot configuration 41 Dot...
... 7 CD-ROM 11 Character Per Line 41 Character set 26, 35, 41 Code page 26, 35 Connecting 16 Control Panel 14, 28, 34 Control Panel Software Program 25 Courier 41 D Data length 26, 36 Detectors 32, 42 Overheat detector 42 Overload detector 42 Paper Out detector 42 Dot configuration 41 Dot...