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... Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. Operating Instructions (this manual) The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation, operations, maintenance and specifications of your office. This printer has been factory set to operate with the most cases, there will be no need to use single sheets/envelopes without removing/wasting fanfold paper USB 2.0 and parallel About the documentation The printer's documentation consists of 2 manuals. Your application software should control the printer's functions. Installation Manual (printed documentation) The Installation...
... Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. Operating Instructions (this manual) The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation, operations, maintenance and specifications of your office. This printer has been factory set to operate with the most cases, there will be no need to use single sheets/envelopes without removing/wasting fanfold paper USB 2.0 and parallel About the documentation The printer's documentation consists of 2 manuals. Your application software should control the printer's functions. Installation Manual (printed documentation) The Installation...
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... occur in a particular installation. Technical Support Calls (For United States only) If you have read this device. The end user technical support number is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must use the recommended shielded interfacing cable when connecting to operate this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you...
... occur in a particular installation. Technical Support Calls (For United States only) If you have read this device. The end user technical support number is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must use the recommended shielded interfacing cable when connecting to operate this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you...
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...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 Using the Software 25 Control Panel Software Program 25 Viewing the Command Reference Manual 26 Uninstalling the Software 26 Using the Control Panel 27 Using the Control Panel 27 Selecting a Character Font 31 Feeding Paper ...31 Line Feed/Form Feed (LF/FF Switch 31 Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch 31 Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch 31 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 32...
...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 Using the Software 25 Control Panel Software Program 25 Viewing the Command Reference Manual 26 Uninstalling the Software 26 Using the Control Panel 27 Using the Control Panel 27 Selecting a Character Font 31 Feeding Paper ...31 Line Feed/Form Feed (LF/FF Switch 31 Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch 31 Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch 31 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 32...
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... unused unit is left connected to the unit could result in fire. Personal injury or damage to a power source for service. Do not block the air vents. Prolonged exposure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Otherwise, it becomes hot, even when not printing. Safety Information CAUTION Power When the unit is not used over an...
... unused unit is left connected to the unit could result in fire. Personal injury or damage to a power source for service. Do not block the air vents. Prolonged exposure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Otherwise, it becomes hot, even when not printing. Safety Information CAUTION Power When the unit is not used over an...
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..., etc. • Do not place books, paper or other items on the front and/or back of CD-ROM. • Do not touch the data side of printer. • Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you can easily unplug it is directly exposed...ROM, be exposed to extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). 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. Others • Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners ...
..., etc. • Do not place books, paper or other items on the front and/or back of CD-ROM. • Do not touch the data side of printer. • Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you can easily unplug it is directly exposed...ROM, be exposed to extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). 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. Others • Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners ...
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The lever moves in .). Parts of 0.07 mm (0.0028 in increments of the Printer Front View A B G C 1 D 2 3 4 5 6 EF Paper support (Page 23) Top cover Paper feed selector • " " (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes • " " (Tractor) Fanfold paper Head gap lever Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets, envelopes Parallel interface connector (Page 17) USB connector (Page 17) Smoked plastic cover Before You Start Operating Instructions 13
The lever moves in .). Parts of 0.07 mm (0.0028 in increments of the Printer Front View A B G C 1 D 2 3 4 5 6 EF Paper support (Page 23) Top cover Paper feed selector • " " (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes • " " (Tractor) Fanfold paper Head gap lever Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets, envelopes Parallel interface connector (Page 17) USB connector (Page 17) Smoked plastic cover Before You Start Operating Instructions 13
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... power is on and paper 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 the OFF LINE mode. Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page. (Page 31) TEAR OFF switch Pressing this switch will advance or reverse the paper for tearing off. (Page 31) LOAD/PARK switch...
... power is on and paper 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 the OFF LINE mode. Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page. (Page 31) TEAR OFF switch Pressing this switch will advance or reverse the paper for tearing off. (Page 31) LOAD/PARK switch...
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... by USB-IF. A Notice • Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m (6 ft. 5 in.) or less in the rear of both the printer and the computer. 2. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". A B C Power Supply 1. Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper rating listed on the nameplate located in length. B When connecting with a parallel interface cable...
... by USB-IF. A Notice • Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m (6 ft. 5 in.) or less in the rear of both the printer and the computer. 2. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". A B C Power Supply 1. Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper rating listed on the nameplate located in length. B When connecting with a parallel interface cable...
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... mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - A Turn the power on . Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are using. 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. Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) - A 20 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on . Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. Setup Removing...
... mode) Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. B A Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: - A Turn the power on . Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of paper you are using. 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. Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) - A 20 Operating Instructions A Turn the power on . Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. The carriage will flash indicating that no paper is open. Setup Removing...
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... aligning its left edge with 0 on . A A 2. Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) 1. A Operating Instructions 23 Raise the paper support (A). A Turn the power on the top cover. A B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 A 4 5 6 B 4. Raise the top cover (A) to the " " position. 5. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of the top cover into the slots in the printer. 3. This is installed in the upper cabinet. Insert a sheet of paper with the printed...
... aligning its left edge with 0 on . A A 2. Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) 1. A Operating Instructions 23 Raise the paper support (A). A Turn the power on the top cover. A B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for Thinner sheets Thick sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 A 4 5 6 B 4. Raise the top cover (A) to the " " position. 5. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for the thickness of the top cover into the slots in the printer. 3. This is installed in the upper cabinet. Insert a sheet of paper with the printed...
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..., Bi Direction Download buffer Enable, Disable Auto load On (Available) Off (Not available) Auto Online On (Available) Off (Not available) TOF set (# / 72 inch) Tractor: 0-360 Friction: 0-360 Note • The following items can also print out the printer's character table. When using the Windows driver, these settings are required, you can also be ready to use this software, you should be set to "EPSON". It is set through the Control Panel (Page 27): Emulation, Page length, Auto LF...
..., Bi Direction Download buffer Enable, Disable Auto load On (Available) Off (Not available) Auto Online On (Available) Off (Not available) TOF set (# / 72 inch) Tractor: 0-360 Friction: 0-360 Note • The following items can also print out the printer's character table. When using the Windows driver, these settings are required, you can also be ready to use this software, you should be set to "EPSON". It is set through the Control Panel (Page 27): Emulation, Page length, Auto LF...
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.... Character Table Prints out the character table of the built-in font in Windows Vista and Windows 7, select [Uninstall a program]. 2. When you activate the software from the "Manuals" list on the right side of the software. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to the printer. About Displays the version of the screen. (Page 16) Uninstalling the Software If you want to uninstall them. 1. In Control Panel, open [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows...
.... Character Table Prints out the character table of the built-in font in Windows Vista and Windows 7, select [Uninstall a program]. 2. When you activate the software from the "Manuals" list on the right side of the software. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to the printer. About Displays the version of the screen. (Page 16) Uninstalling the Software If you want to uninstall them. 1. In Control Panel, open [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows...
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... any paper loaded, you press FONT. If you press ON LINE. Press and release FONT . The setting will switch each time you will be blinking. You have entered the Initial Setup mode. 3. You have exited the Initial Setup mode. 2. Turn the power on the next page. Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to the ON LINE indicator (A) condition. Press and release ON LINE . A 4. Press LOAD/PARK . Select the...
... any paper loaded, you press FONT. If you press ON LINE. Press and release FONT . The setting will switch each time you will be blinking. You have entered the Initial Setup mode. 3. You have exited the Initial Setup mode. 2. Turn the power on the next page. Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to the ON LINE indicator (A) condition. Press and release ON LINE . A 4. Press LOAD/PARK . Select the...
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... length: 11 in . *1 is out. FONT indicators condition: =light is lit. =light is blinking. =light is current setting. Using the Control Panel Control Panel C AB EXAMPLES Emulation: Epson A FONT indicator B FONT indicator C ON LINE indicator ITEM Print current Initial Setup condition Emulation Auto LF Download buffer Graphic direction Page length FONT indicator A B ITEM ON LINE indicator (C) Print current Initial Setup condition Emulation Auto LF Download buffer Graphic direction Page length - - ON LINE indicator condition: =light is lit. =light is blinking. =light...
... length: 11 in . *1 is out. FONT indicators condition: =light is lit. =light is blinking. =light is current setting. Using the Control Panel Control Panel C AB EXAMPLES Emulation: Epson A FONT indicator B FONT indicator C ON LINE indicator ITEM Print current Initial Setup condition Emulation Auto LF Download buffer Graphic direction Page length FONT indicator A B ITEM ON LINE indicator (C) Print current Initial Setup condition Emulation Auto LF Download buffer Graphic direction Page length - - ON LINE indicator condition: =light is lit. =light is blinking. =light...
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... software to the first print line of the fanfold paper being used. ("Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch)" above.) 2. Tear off ) to allow your paper to the first print line. Operating Instructions 31 Replace the top cover. 5. Note • You must be in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is out. Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch) This function allows you are off the printed page(s) of next page. Using the Control Panel Selecting a Character Font You can adjust the paper position...
... software to the first print line of the fanfold paper being used. ("Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch)" above.) 2. Tear off ) to allow your paper to the first print line. Operating Instructions 31 Replace the top cover. 5. Note • You must be in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is out. Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch) This function allows you are off the printed page(s) of next page. Using the Control Panel Selecting a Character Font You can adjust the paper position...
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... for advice on the printer. The carriage guide bar can perform. 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 the most important action the user can be cleaned with a soft cloth. Use any routine maintenance. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short...
... for advice on the printer. The carriage guide bar can perform. 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 the most important action the user can be cleaned with a soft cloth. Use any routine maintenance. Contact your Authorized Panasonic l Service Center for a short...
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...-insert ribbon cassette. (Page 18) Set the lever to improper setup, installation, or cabling. Interface cable is printed instead of paper. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to the proper position. (Page 13) Check power cord. (Page 17) Press ON LINE switch. Head moves but printer does not print. Operating Instructions 33 The printer will assist the user in identifying and correcting some time to switch this setting. 2. If the right FONT LED blinks, "£...
...-insert ribbon cassette. (Page 18) Set the lever to improper setup, installation, or cabling. Interface cable is printed instead of paper. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to the proper position. (Page 13) Check power cord. (Page 17) Press ON LINE switch. Head moves but printer does not print. Operating Instructions 33 The printer will assist the user in identifying and correcting some time to switch this setting. 2. If the right FONT LED blinks, "£...
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...) When creating a custom size, select "English" for Units and input the size in the examples below: Form size Input size 8 1/2 inch 8.50 inch 11 1/3 inch 11.34 inch 34 Operating Instructions Set the Character Set as in inches. Wrong Character Set prints. Possible Cause Auto LF is double-spaced. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Symptom Printout is ON. The created custom paper size (paper length) setting is not sending a LF command. Keeps printing on the power. Computer is incorrect. Both of the FONT LEDs are blinking just after the...
...) When creating a custom size, select "English" for Units and input the size in the examples below: Form size Input size 8 1/2 inch 8.50 inch 11 1/3 inch 11.34 inch 34 Operating Instructions Set the Character Set as in inches. Wrong Character Set prints. Possible Cause Auto LF is double-spaced. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Symptom Printout is ON. The created custom paper size (paper length) setting is not sending a LF command. Keeps printing on the power. Computer is incorrect. Both of the FONT LEDs are blinking just after the...
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Current: Interface: USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard) Print fonts: 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron) 3 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige) Software emulation: Epson LQ-850 IBM Proprinter X24E Buffer: 64K (When Download buffer is disabled) Character sets: 96 ASCII characters, 96 Italic ASCII characters, 38 International characters - 14 countries, 158 IBM-PC special characters Dot configuration: 0.2 mm (1/127 in.) dot diameter Draft LQ Matrix (Hor. ´ Ver) 9 ´ 24 30 ´ 24 Dot pitch (Hor...
Current: Interface: USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard) Print fonts: 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron) 3 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige) Software emulation: Epson LQ-850 IBM Proprinter X24E Buffer: 64K (When Download buffer is disabled) Character sets: 96 ASCII characters, 96 Italic ASCII characters, 38 International characters - 14 countries, 158 IBM-PC special characters Dot configuration: 0.2 mm (1/127 in.) dot diameter Draft LQ Matrix (Hor. ´ Ver) 9 ´ 24 30 ´ 24 Dot pitch (Hor...
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... Auto load 25 Auto Online 25 B Bi-directional Printing 36 Bold PS 31, 35 Buffer 35 C CD-ROM 12 Character Per Line 35 Character set 25 Character sets 35 Code page 25 Connecting 17 Control Panel 15, 27, 28, 31 Control Panel Software Program 25 Courier 31, 35 Current Settings 30 D Detectors 36 Overheat Detector 36 Paper Out Detector 36 Dot configuration 35 Dot matrix 35 Download buffer 25 E Elite 35 Emulation 25 Epson LQ-850 25 IBM Proprinter...
... Auto load 25 Auto Online 25 B Bi-directional Printing 36 Bold PS 31, 35 Buffer 35 C CD-ROM 12 Character Per Line 35 Character set 25 Character sets 35 Code page 25 Connecting 17 Control Panel 15, 27, 28, 31 Control Panel Software Program 25 Courier 31, 35 Current Settings 30 D Detectors 36 Overheat Detector 36 Paper Out Detector 36 Dot configuration 35 Dot matrix 35 Download buffer 25 E Elite 35 Emulation 25 Epson LQ-850 25 IBM Proprinter...