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... feed. (Insert media one page at a time.) Ink jet media Not genuine toner • Media for ink jet printers (paper, transparency, etc.) or transparency for color laser printers; may wrap around the fuser heat roller and cause damage, and may damage the printer. Basics Windows Macintosh 3 Cautions Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use...;C (50°F to 90.5°F)] • Extremely high or low humidity. (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) • Condensation due to be replaced. • Any toner other than genuine Panasonic toner;
... feed. (Insert media one page at a time.) Ink jet media Not genuine toner • Media for ink jet printers (paper, transparency, etc.) or transparency for color laser printers; may wrap around the fuser heat roller and cause damage, and may damage the printer. Basics Windows Macintosh 3 Cautions Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use...;C (50°F to 90.5°F)] • Extremely high or low humidity. (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) • Condensation due to be replaced. • Any toner other than genuine Panasonic toner;
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... *1 *1 : Indicator is lit. : Indicator is turned off and back on the printer's condition. Basics Windows Printer Panel Macintosh 6 Printer Panel Indicators READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT PRINT / RESET PRINT / RESET button Indicators Three indicators show the following printer's status. Internal Error occurs. - - ->Turn the printer off . : Indicator is warming up (the three indicators light one after...
... *1 *1 : Indicator is lit. : Indicator is turned off and back on the printer's condition. Basics Windows Printer Panel Macintosh 6 Printer Panel Indicators READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT PRINT / RESET PRINT / RESET button Indicators Three indicators show the following printer's status. Internal Error occurs. - - ->Turn the printer off . : Indicator is warming up (the three indicators light one after...
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.... See "Maintenance and Specifications" for troubleshooting. Manual feed is worn out. Toner is not installed in the printer. Drum unit is low. *1 The status may be different depending on the printer's condition. Printer Status Front cover is empty. Media jam has occurred. Toner may be empty. Media tray (standard) or lower tray (2nd feeder) is...
.... See "Maintenance and Specifications" for troubleshooting. Manual feed is worn out. Toner is not installed in the printer. Drum unit is low. *1 The status may be different depending on the printer's condition. Printer Status Front cover is empty. Media jam has occurred. Toner may be empty. Media tray (standard) or lower tray (2nd feeder) is...
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... : Indicator is turned off. *1 The status may be cleared. The remaining data will print. The remaining data will be different depending on the printer status by pressing this button. To print the remaining data, press the PRINT / RESET button less than 2 seconds. *1 To clear the remaining...page, press the PRINT / RESET button more than 5 seconds until the READY and ERROR indicator blinks fast, then release it. READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Printer Status To recover from the error status (overrun or memory overflow), press the PRINT / RESET button less than 5 seconds. *1 To ...
... : Indicator is turned off. *1 The status may be cleared. The remaining data will print. The remaining data will be different depending on the printer status by pressing this button. To print the remaining data, press the PRINT / RESET button less than 2 seconds. *1 To clear the remaining...page, press the PRINT / RESET button more than 5 seconds until the READY and ERROR indicator blinks fast, then release it. READY ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Printer Status To recover from the error status (overrun or memory overflow), press the PRINT / RESET button less than 5 seconds. *1 To ...
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... 11 Loading Media and Printing Loading Media and Printing See the setup guide(s) for the following instructions. • Installing the toner cartridge and drum unit • Connecting cables • Installing the printer software The media is printed straight out. Manual feed A A : Normal pass (face down) B : Straight pass (face up) B Media tray Rear...
... 11 Loading Media and Printing Loading Media and Printing See the setup guide(s) for the following instructions. • Installing the toner cartridge and drum unit • Connecting cables • Installing the printer software The media is printed straight out. Manual feed A A : Normal pass (face down) B : Straight pass (face up) B Media tray Rear...
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... pass 11 Paper Size 9 Paper support 5, 17, 21 Paper weights 10 Parallel interface 5 Part names 5 Power source 4 Power switch 5 Print area 12 PRINT/RESET button 6, 8 Printer panel 5, 6 Printing Using manual feed 21 Using media tray 13 R READY indicator 6 Rear cover 5, 11, 17, 21 Recommended media 10...
... pass 11 Paper Size 9 Paper support 5, 17, 21 Paper weights 10 Parallel interface 5 Part names 5 Power source 4 Power switch 5 Print area 12 PRINT/RESET button 6, 8 Printer panel 5, 6 Printing Using manual feed 21 Using media tray 13 R READY indicator 6 Rear cover 5, 11, 17, 21 Recommended media 10...
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... Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. Basics Windows Macintosh 91 Setting the Printer Driver (Mac OS 8.5 - This is the default setting and is turned off. A higher resolution provides better print quality. Black areas and text are replaced by ...light gray shading. However, the throughput speed is turned on. Mac OS 9.2) Setting the Printer Specific Options 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. On: The...
... Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. Basics Windows Macintosh 91 Setting the Printer Driver (Mac OS 8.5 - This is the default setting and is turned off. A higher resolution provides better print quality. Black areas and text are replaced by ...light gray shading. However, the throughput speed is turned on. Mac OS 9.2) Setting the Printer Specific Options 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. On: The...
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...8226; All pages from • First page from • Remaining page from Allows you to set the current printer settings to select the paper source (see page 110). • Resolution • Toner Save Mode • Media Type • Fit To Page Shows the Print window's settings summary. Allows you ...file (see page 107). • Save as File • Format Allows you to the Custom in the Presets selection. Allows you to restore printer settings saved before by choosing Custom in the Presets selection. You will be able to select the error handling when a PostScript error has occurred. ...
...8226; All pages from • First page from • Remaining page from Allows you to set the current printer settings to select the paper source (see page 110). • Resolution • Toner Save Mode • Media Type • Fit To Page Shows the Print window's settings summary. Allows you ...file (see page 107). • Save as File • Format Allows you to the Custom in the Presets selection. Allows you to restore printer settings saved before by choosing Custom in the Presets selection. You will be able to select the error handling when a PostScript error has occurred. ...
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... replaced by light gray shading. Basics Windows Macintosh 110 Setting the PS Printer Driver (Mac OS X 10.1 - Mac OS X 10.2) Setting the Printer Features 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. Off:The toner save feature is recommended for the high print quality. However, the throughput...
... replaced by light gray shading. Basics Windows Macintosh 110 Setting the PS Printer Driver (Mac OS X 10.1 - Mac OS X 10.2) Setting the Printer Features 1 2 3 4 1 Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. Off:The toner save feature is recommended for the high print quality. However, the throughput...
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Basics Windows Macintosh Printer driver Mac OS 8.5 - 9.2 83 Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.2 98 Printer Features menu 110 Printer Specific Options menu 91 Printing Duplex 96 R Remaining from 87, 88 Resolution 91, 110 S Save as File 107 Scale 85, 101 Selecting printer 83, 98 AppleTalk 83, 98 USB 84, 99 T Toner Save Mode 91, 110 117 Index
Basics Windows Macintosh Printer driver Mac OS 8.5 - 9.2 83 Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.2 98 Printer Features menu 110 Printer Specific Options menu 91 Printing Duplex 96 R Remaining from 87, 88 Resolution 91, 110 S Save as File 107 Scale 85, 101 Selecting printer 83, 98 AppleTalk 83, 98 USB 84, 99 T Toner Save Mode 91, 110 117 Index
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.... Drum Unit Worn out Replace the drum unit now. Printer components Toner cartridge Drum unit Indicators ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Message of the toner cartridge will not exceed 6,000 pages. Toner Empty Replace the toner cartridge now. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Average ... : Indicator is lit. , : Indicator is blinking. *1 Refer to the next page. *2 The printer is shipped with a starter toner cartridge, which has half the amount of toner. (The page life expectancy is needed. Replaceable Components Network 2 Replaceable Components ■ Supplies When print...
.... Drum Unit Worn out Replace the drum unit now. Printer components Toner cartridge Drum unit Indicators ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT Message of the toner cartridge will not exceed 6,000 pages. Toner Empty Replace the toner cartridge now. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Average ... : Indicator is lit. , : Indicator is blinking. *1 Refer to the next page. *2 The printer is shipped with a starter toner cartridge, which has half the amount of toner. (The page life expectancy is needed. Replaceable Components Network 2 Replaceable Components ■ Supplies When print...
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Printer Specification Printing Method: Print Speed: Resolution: Paper Feed: Paper Outout: Software Emulation: Paper Size/Weight: Memory Capacity: Dimensions: Mass {Weight}: Consumables: Noise Level: CPU: Semiconductor Laser Electro-Photography X ppm maximum (A4 size paper, text mode, 5 % image area) 600 dpi X 600 dpi 1 ... to 80% RH 20 to 80% RH Feature: Congratulations on your purchase of the toner to today's office needs. This amasing little desktop unit can be used as a : Printer, Scanner, Copier. Continuously printing 10% coverage of the printable area will reduce the life...
Printer Specification Printing Method: Print Speed: Resolution: Paper Feed: Paper Outout: Software Emulation: Paper Size/Weight: Memory Capacity: Dimensions: Mass {Weight}: Consumables: Noise Level: CPU: Semiconductor Laser Electro-Photography X ppm maximum (A4 size paper, text mode, 5 % image area) 600 dpi X 600 dpi 1 ... to 80% RH 20 to 80% RH Feature: Congratulations on your purchase of the toner to today's office needs. This amasing little desktop unit can be used as a : Printer, Scanner, Copier. Continuously printing 10% coverage of the printable area will reduce the life...
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Cleaning the Printer Network 8 Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning of the printer is used. The frequency of the printer. CAUTION • Do not use benzene, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any mild commercial cleaner. Use any abrasive powder. Internal 1 Turn ...of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the printer is recommended. External 1 Turn the power OFF. 2 Clean all the covers with a soft cloth. You should clean the printer: • at least once a month. • when you replace the toner cartridge. • when print quality has deteriorated. ...
Cleaning the Printer Network 8 Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning of the printer is used. The frequency of the printer. CAUTION • Do not use benzene, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any mild commercial cleaner. Use any abrasive powder. Internal 1 Turn ...of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the printer is recommended. External 1 Turn the power OFF. 2 Clean all the covers with a soft cloth. You should clean the printer: • at least once a month. • when you replace the toner cartridge. • when print quality has deteriorated. ...
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Pick up roller 5 Lift the drum unit up roller, wipe it is recommended to place the drum unit on a newspaper or drop cloth. 1 1 2 Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 9 Cleaning the Printer 3 While rotating the pick up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). •To avoid possible toner spillage, it with a soft cloth that has been moistened with a mild commercial cleaner. 4 Open the front cover.
Pick up roller 5 Lift the drum unit up roller, wipe it is recommended to place the drum unit on a newspaper or drop cloth. 1 1 2 Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 9 Cleaning the Printer 3 While rotating the pick up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). •To avoid possible toner spillage, it with a soft cloth that has been moistened with a mild commercial cleaner. 4 Open the front cover.
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... the end of media is used. Incorrect type of useful life. Corrective Action Replace the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge has reached the end of useful life. Troubleshooting Network 27 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause The background of the printer driver correctly (see 44 ,91 or 110 in extremely high humidity. Faded image is...
... the end of media is used. Incorrect type of useful life. Corrective Action Replace the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge has reached the end of useful life. Troubleshooting Network 27 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause The background of the printer driver correctly (see 44 ,91 or 110 in extremely high humidity. Faded image is...
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Toner spots appear on page 8). Replace the drum unit. Clean the corona wire in The drum unit is damaged. black. The drum unit is damaged. Replace ... and Spec. The entire page prints in the drum unit (see "Adjustment to Media" on the photosensitive drum. value (-1, -2 or -3) (see "Cleaning the Printer" on the page. ABCD Toner spots put on page 41 in the drum unit is wet or dry. Wipe the photosensitive drum with soft cloth (refer to media...
Toner spots appear on page 8). Replace the drum unit. Clean the corona wire in The drum unit is damaged. black. The drum unit is damaged. Replace ... and Spec. The entire page prints in the drum unit (see "Adjustment to Media" on the photosensitive drum. value (-1, -2 or -3) (see "Cleaning the Printer" on the page. ABCD Toner spots put on page 41 in the drum unit is wet or dry. Wipe the photosensitive drum with soft cloth (refer to media...
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... damaged. Clean the corona wire in "Settings and Printing"). Replace the toner cartridge. The drum unit is damaged. Display the Remote Control Panel and select Fuser Cleaning from the gear (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 37). Trouble Possible Cause Horizontal lines appear A small dust... the dust from the Tool menu to replace the fuser unit. ABCD The toner cartridge is dirty. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. The toner cartridge is damaged. Try shaking to loosen toner.) Replace the drum unit. Replace the drum unit. If it is damaged....
... damaged. Clean the corona wire in "Settings and Printing"). Replace the toner cartridge. The drum unit is damaged. Display the Remote Control Panel and select Fuser Cleaning from the gear (see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 37). Trouble Possible Cause Horizontal lines appear A small dust... the dust from the Tool menu to replace the fuser unit. ABCD The toner cartridge is dirty. Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. The toner cartridge is damaged. Try shaking to loosen toner.) Replace the drum unit. Replace the drum unit. If it is damaged....
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... much media is used . Incorrect type of media is loaded in the media tray. Decrease the media stack so that the height of the toner cartridge. Check the media usable or not (see "About Media" on the page. The media is used . ABCD Maintenance and Spec. Install... media correctly in the media tray. Possible Cause The laser unit cover is mixed with the roller of media does not exceed the limit mark. A small matter is dirty. The printer prints aslant. The media is not installed correctly. Adjust media guides correctly. Adjust ...
... much media is used . Incorrect type of media is loaded in the media tray. Decrease the media stack so that the height of the toner cartridge. Check the media usable or not (see "About Media" on the page. The media is used . ABCD Maintenance and Spec. Install... media correctly in the media tray. Possible Cause The laser unit cover is mixed with the roller of media does not exceed the limit mark. A small matter is dirty. The printer prints aslant. The media is not installed correctly. Adjust media guides correctly. Adjust ...
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...9 in "Settings and Printing"). Trouble Possible Cause Network 32 Troubleshooting Corrective Action The back of media is not set correctly. Replace the toner cartridge. The media is used. A Image is not curled. Display the Remote Control Panel and select Fuser Cleaning from the Tool menu ...Settings and Printing"). Clean the pick up roller is contaminated after clearing a jam. Check the media is bigger than print area. The toner cartridge has reached the end of the length media guide. Pick up roller (see "Remote Control Panel" on page 12 in the ...
...9 in "Settings and Printing"). Trouble Possible Cause Network 32 Troubleshooting Corrective Action The back of media is not set correctly. Replace the toner cartridge. The media is used. A Image is not curled. Display the Remote Control Panel and select Fuser Cleaning from the Tool menu ...Settings and Printing"). Clean the pick up roller is contaminated after clearing a jam. Check the media is bigger than print area. The toner cartridge has reached the end of the length media guide. Pick up roller (see "Remote Control Panel" on page 12 in the ...
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum Network 37 Troubleshooting If the paste or glue of a label is attached to the photosensitive drum of the drum unit, clean it following the steps below. 1 Open the front cover of the printer. 2 Lift the drum unit up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). 1 1 2 3 While pushing the drum unit as illustrated below (1), lift the toner cartridge up (2). 2 1
Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum Network 37 Troubleshooting If the paste or glue of a label is attached to the photosensitive drum of the drum unit, clean it following the steps below. 1 Open the front cover of the printer. 2 Lift the drum unit up (1) and slide it out of the printer (2). 1 1 2 3 While pushing the drum unit as illustrated below (1), lift the toner cartridge up (2). 2 1