Panasonic KXP7510 Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsModel No. KX-P7500Laser PrinterKX-P7510≥ This manual describes for the Panasonic KX-P7500/KX-P7510 with Network Card KX-PNB2 La

10Warning • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture. Caution • Do not open covers and do not attem

100Using the PrinterThe printer prints the second sides of paper first, so paper such as letterhead and preprinted paper needs to be oriented as illust

101Using the Printer1Open the document to be printed in appropriate application.2Click Print from File menu.3Click Properties.The PCL printer driver i

102Care and MaintenanceChapter 5Care and MaintenanceThis chapter describes maintaining your printer and solving problems that you may frequently encou

103Care and MaintenanceThe toner cartridge is a user replaceable component. When the operator panel indicates “TONERLOW”*, make sure that you have the

104Care and Maintenance2Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.3Rotate the toner cartridge and gently shake it from side to side about 10 times i

105Care and Maintenance4a) Position the toner cartridge as shown with the arrow on the toner cartridge pointing to the back of the printer. Slide the

106Care and MaintenanceCAUTION• Never use alcohol or solvent based cleaning agents to clean the printer as they may damage the printer casing and comp

107Care and Maintenance3a) Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge.b) Clean the bottom face of the toner cartridge with a soft cloth.NOTE• D

108Care and Maintenance5If the outer casing or the MP tray are dirty, clean them with a soft, clean cloth, slightly dampened with any mild commercial

109Care and Maintenance3Slide the LSU cleaner horizontally across a track on the top of the LSU.4Replace the toner cartridge, close the top cover, and

11Warning • Make sure that the printer is installed in a well ventilated room so as not to increase density of ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavi

110Care and MaintenanceNOTE•Be very careful not to tear the paper when clearing paper jams.If a small piece of paper is left in the printer, it could

111Care and Maintenance“PAPER JAM 0”1Slide the cassette out of the printer, and remove any damaged paper from the tray.CAUTION• The cassette weighs ap

112Care and Maintenance2If the edge of jammed paper is visible in the feed area, grasp both sides of the jammed paper and slowly pull the paper down a

113Care and Maintenance“PAPER JAM 0” with 2nd feeder1Slide the cassette out of the printer, and remove any damaged paper from the tray.CAUTION• The ca

114Care and Maintenance2If the edge of jammed paper is visible in the feed area, grasp both sides of the jammed paper and slowly pull the paper down (

115Care and Maintenance“PAPER JAM 0” with multi-purpose tray1Grasp both sides of the jammed paper and slowly pull the paper out of the printer.2Open a

116Care and Maintenance2Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge.CAUTION• Do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than 3 minutes

117Care and Maintenance4a) Position the toner cartridge as shown with the arrow on the toner cartridge pointing to the back of the printer. Slide the

118Care and Maintenance2Open the rear cover.CAUTION• The fuser cover and fuser are hot.— Take care when clearing the jammed paper.— If you need to ope

119Care and Maintenance4Grasp both sides of the paper, and slowly pull the paper out of the printer.5If the fuser cover is opened, lift it up (a) and

12CAUTION : HOT SURFACEATTENTION : TEMPERATURE ELEVEEVORSICHT : HEISSPRECACION/ATTENZIONE : ALTA TEMPERATURA

120Care and Maintenance2Open the rear cover.CAUTION• The fuser cover and fuser are hot.— Take care when clearing the jammed paper.— If you need to ope

121Care and Maintenance“DUPLEX JAM 2” 1Open and close the top cover.The paper comes out of the printer and the paper jam message is cleared.If the pap

122Care and Maintenance3a) Pull down the metal plate holding the green tab on the right inside of the printer.b) Slowly pull the paper out of the prin

123Care and MaintenanceTroubleshootingGeneral printing problemsProblem SolutionThe power does not turn on. • Check the power cord connections.• Check

124Care and MaintenanceThe printed page appears dirty. •Clean the bottom face of the toner cartridge.Do not open the shutter or touch the green drum s

125Care and MaintenanceMacintosh problemsProblem SolutionThe printer driver icon does not appear in the Chooser dialog box.• LaserWriter 8.x driver sh

126Care and MaintenanceThe following table explains messages that might be displayed on the operator panel.Operator panel messagesStatus messagesMassa

127Care and MaintenanceIf the error message is still displayed after required action is taken correctly, contact an authorized service representive. E

128Care and MaintenanceThe printer detects a paper jam while printing both sides of paper.•Open the cover and remove the jammed paper (see pages 119–1

129Care and MaintenanceAn internal error has occurred.• Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on.• Contact an authorized service representat

13FOR USERS IN U.K. IMPORTANT:FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug e

130Care and MaintenanceIt is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packaging materials. Should you need to transport or ship yo

131Care and MaintenanceTo prepare the printer for repacking:1Turn off the printer; remove the power cord and all interface cables.2Slide the cassette

132Care and MaintenanceTo pack the toner cartridge:1Open the top cover of the printer by pressing the button on right side of the printer.2Remove the

133Care and MaintenanceTo finish repacking the printer:1Wipe off any loose toner in and around the printer.NOTE• If a toner vacuum is available, it is

134Care and Maintenance6Repack the printer in the original shipping box.Front

135OptionsChapter 6OptionsThe following upgrade options are available for the KX-P7500 Series Printer from your local Panasonic reseller:• 32 MB or 64

136OptionsYou must remove the printer cover from the right of the KX-P7500 Series in order to install following options.• DRAM SIMM• PS SIMM• Network

137Options2Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables connected to the connectors on the back of the printer.3a) Open the rear cover.b) Remove th

138Options4a) Pull the tab to release the printer cover.b) Slide printer cover towards back of the printer.c) Rotate the printer cover away from the p

139 Options ∫∫∫∫ Understanding the printer control board If the printer cover is opened, you can see the printer control board as below.For inst

14 Before You Start Chapter 1 Before You Start Before you set up your new printer, please read the following information. • “Cautions” l page 15

140OptionsTo close the printer cover:1a) Replace the top screw loosely and hang the plate on it.b) Tighten the other four screws.c) Tighten the top sc

141Options3a) Set the bottom of the printer cover onto the printer.Make sure the bottom tabs on the printer cover fit into the corresponding slots in t

142Options5a) Gently tighten all the screws.b) Close the rear cover.6Replace the 1st cassette, then reconnect any interface cables and power cord.Scre

143OptionsThe following section explains how to install a 32 or 64 MB DRAM SIMM on the KX-P7500 Series.To install the SIMM you will need to do the fol

144OptionsThe printer controller board ships with the following memory configuration:• The SIMM connectors numbered CN9 and CN10 are reserved for the p

145OptionsTo install a DRAMM SIMM:1Unpack the DRAM SIMM(s).Do not touch the connector edge on the SIMM.2Hold the SIMM with the connector edge pointing

146Options3Make sure both metal clips on the connector are fastened, and the two pins on each of the connector are pushed through the holes on the SIM

147OptionsTo remove the DRAM SIMM:Complete the following steps if you need to replace the installed SIMM by one with larger memory.1Push the metal cli

148OptionsThe following section explains how to install a PS SIMM (KX-PPSU4) on the KX-P7500 Series.To install the PS SIMM, you will need to do the fo

149OptionsThe printer controller board ships with the following memory configuration:• The DRAM SIMM connectors numbered CN7 and CN8 are reserved for t

15Before You StartTo avoid problems, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:Cautions• Direct exposure to sunlight• Extremely high or

150Options2Hold the PS SIMM with the connector edge pointing toward the connector (CN9 or CN10) and position the notch as shown.Insert the PS SIMM all

151OptionsThe following section explains how to install a Network Card for Ethernet (KX-PNB2) on the KX-P7500. To install the network card you will ne

152OptionsBefore you begin this procedure, remove the printer cover from the printer. For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer cover”

153Options3Insert the connector on the network card into the network card connector on the printer control board until it is completely in place.The t

154Options7Turn ON the printer.8See Network card’s Setup Guide for installation instructions and network menu displayed on the operator panel display.

155Options• IrDA adaptor• IrDA/RS-232C interface cardBefore you begin this procedure, remove the printer cover from the printer. For instructions, see

156Options3Insert the IrDA/RS-232C interface card into the card slot.4Insert the connector on the card into the IrDA/RS-232C connector on the printer

157Options5Gently tighten the screw to secure the card.6Continue with “step1-4” on “To close the printer cover:” on page 140. 7Plug the IrDA adaptor c

158Options∫∫∫∫ Printing Procedure1Install the infrared port driver on your computer.•If you do not have the driver, please ask your PC manufacturer.•

159Options10Send the print job from the computer.NOTE• If printing spped is too slow, please perform the following procedures.1)Perform step 7 and 8 a

16Before You StartTo prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROM:To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded

160Options• 2nd feederTo install a 2nd feeder:1Turn off the printer, then remove the power cord and cables.2Place the 2nd feeder on a solid table or c

161OptionsTo load the paper into the OPT cassette:Your printer has an OPT cassette that can hold up to 500 sheets of paper or 40 envelopes.To load pap

162Options2Make sure the green lever on the left side of the cassette is set as shown below. (See the label which shows a lever direction attached on

163Options3Perform the following steps before you start loading paper;a) Press down on the metal plate to lock it into position.b) Lift the length gui

164Options5Lift the length guide lever and slide the length guide to the desired paper size until it clicks into place. The paper size is indicated on

165Options7Squeeze the width guide, and slide it to the left until it lightly rests against the edge of the paper.8Slide the cassette completely into

166OptionsCAUTION• The cassette weighs approximately 4.7 kg {10.3 lbs.} when it is fully loaded. Hold it carefully with both hands as shown below.2Mak

167Options3Perform the following steps before you start loading envelopes;a) Press down on the metal plate to lock it into position.b) Lift the length

168OptionsCAUTION•To prevent any damage to the rear right guide, pull the tab of the rear right guide completely before slide it.5Lift the length guid

169Options7If necessary squeeze the envelope guide lever and slide it until it touches the edge of the envelopes.8Squeeze the width guide, and slide i

17Before You StartAlways use a shielded cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.Waste material may be dumped or i

170OptionsTo select Paper Source in PCL properties window:1Click [Start], select Settings, then click Printers.2Click on the Panasonic 7500 Series PCL

171For Macintosh User’s GuideChapter 7For Macintosh User’s GuideTo print, complete the following six sections in order:• Removing the printer cover l

172For Macintosh User’s GuideCAUTION• Do not remove the components which are not indicated.To remove the printer cover:1Turn the printer OFF, pull out

173For Macintosh User’s Guide3a) Open the rear cover.b) Remove the two screws from the back of the printer.4a) Pull the tab to release the printer cov

174For Macintosh User’s Guide5Remove the five screws from the metal plate covering the control board, then remove the plate.CAUTION•Do not remove the c

175For Macintosh User’s GuideThe following section explains how to install a PS SIMM (KX-PPSU4) on the KX-P7500 Series.IMPORTANT•To prevent static ele

176For Macintosh User’s GuideTo install a PS SIMM, you will need to remove and replace the printer cover. For instructions, see “Removing the printer

177For Macintosh User’s Guide3Make sure both metal clips on the connector are fastened, and the two pins on each of the connector are pushed through t

178For Macintosh User’s Guide• Network Card for Ethernet (KX-PNB2)CAUTION• Do not drop or bend the network card.• Do not touch the connector of the ne

179For Macintosh User’s Guide2Remove the plate.3Insert the connector on the network card into the network card connector on the printer control board

18Before You Start• Supports 100 Base-TX and 10 Base-T• Supports the following operating systems— Windows® 95*1/Windows® 98*2/Windows NT® 4.0*3— Netwa

180 For Macintosh User’s Guide The following section explains how to install a LocalTalk/RS-232C Interface Card (KX-PNB4) on the KX-P7500 Series. IMP

181For Macintosh User’s GuideTo install a LocalTalk/RS-232C Interface Card:1Remove the single screw that fastens the metal plate covering the cable co

182For Macintosh User’s Guide4Insert the connector on the card into the LocalTalk/RS-232C Connector on the printer control board until it is completel

183For Macintosh User’s GuideTo close the printer cover:1a) Replace the top screw loosely and hang the plate on it.b) Tighten the other four screws.c)

184For Macintosh User’s Guide3a) Set the bottom of the printer cover onto the printer.Make sure the bottom tabs on the printer cover fit into the corre

185For Macintosh User’s Guide5a) Gently tighten all the screws.b) Close the rear cover.6Replace the 1st cassette, then reconnect any interface cables

186For Macintosh User’s GuideConnect to network using standard cabling that you use for other network components. Make sure the printer is turned off

187For Macintosh User’s GuideConnect to a LocalTalk port using a LocalTalk cable. Make sure the printer is turned off before connecting to the port.1C

188For Macintosh User’s GuideThe following system requirements are necessary in order to connect a Macintosh computer to the printer.• Mac OS 7.5X, 7.

189For Macintosh User’s Guide3Double-click KXP7500 icon, ENGLISH folder and make a copy of the P7500.PPD file to Printer Descriptions folder in the Ext

19Before You StartYou can use the printer in a networked environment and print from a PC compatible computer running Windows or from a Macintosh compu

190For Macintosh User’s Guide6From Chooser on the Apple menu, select LaserWriter 8 icon. The name of your printer appears in the right pane of the win

191For Macintosh User’s Guide10Select [Auto Setup]. The P7500.PPD file is installed automatically and the P7500 printer icon appears on the desktop.IMP

192For Macintosh User’s GuideWhen you select Page Setup on the File menu of your application, a dialog box is displayed.NOTE• The Page Setup dialog bo

193For Macintosh User’s Guide PostScript OptionsTo display additional LaserWriter settings, select PostScript Options from the pop-up menu.The window

194For Macintosh User’s GuideWhen you select Print... on the File menu of your application, you will see the dialog box as shown below.NOTE• The Page

195For Macintosh User’s Guide Printer Specific Options featuresTo display additional printer settings, select Printer Specific Options from the pop-up

196For Macintosh User’s Guide LayoutTo display additional printer settings, select Layout from the pop-up menu directly below the printer name. The w

197AppendixAppendixThis appendix contains specifications for the following:• “Printer” l page 198• “Media” l page 199• “Cable” l page 208• “Bi-directio

198AppendixSpecificationsPrinterPower sourceRefer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit.Print speedContinuous printingfrom 1st cassetteLetter: Maxi

199Appendix Paper handling* When the optional 2nd feeder is installed. Acceptable paper type, paper size, paper weight and paper capacity for all tr

2 Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Laser Printer. The serial number is located on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, reco

20Before You Start• The voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the

200AppendixNOTE• Please store your paper according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.Media Paper size 1st Cassette OPT Cassette MP trayENVELO

201AppendixTo load the Legal or Folio (24lbs., 90g/m2) into the 1st cassette:Set the green lever according to the media type.About detailed descriptio

202AppendixPaper weightThe printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may have significant effects on the

203Appendix Two-sided printing (Duplex printing)Two-sided printing is possible by using the MP tray, the 1st cassette or the OPT cassette (optional 2

204Appendix• To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies and labels recommended for use in laser printers.• To avoid damaging the printer,

205Appendix EnvelopesIt is recommended that you print and purchase high quality envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:High qua

206AppendixIt is not recommended that you use envelopes with any of the following characteristics (using these may result in paper jams):• Irregularly

207Appendix•Self-adhesive envelopes•Envelopes that are baggy or not sharply creased•Embossed envelopes•Envelopes that have previously been printed onD

208Appendix For best printing results•Avoid printing in high humidity i.e., above 70% RH.High humidity may cause the envelope to curl and pick up exc

209AppendixThe bi-directional parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-B standard.If your computer has a bi-directional parallel port, the printe

21Before You StartMake sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from

210AppendixNOTES• “Return” denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable and is connected to signal ground.• Be sure to use only a shielded cab

211AppendixThis table is a corresponding table of font names in Windows Applications such as Microsoft Word and the resident font names shown in the P

212AppendixUnivers R 20 Swiss742 SWC21 Swiss742 SWC Bold22 Swiss742 SWC Italic23 Swiss742 SWC Italic BoldUnivers Cd R 24 Swiss742 Cn SWC Condensed25 S

213IndexNumerics10 envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3010/100 Base-T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 4

214IndexKKX-P7500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17KX-P7510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17K

215IndexPlug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Poor print quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Port

216IndexWWatermarks tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Width guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Wind

22Before You StartThe following illustration shows the front view of your printer and indicates the various main elements.The following illustration s

23Before You StartON LINE/CONTINUE button indicates a present activity of the printer.Overview of the operator panelLight Color Light State The Printe

24Before You StartUse the eight operator panel buttons to open a menu, scroll through a list of values, change printer settings, and respond to printe

25Setting up the PrinterChapter 2Setting up the PrinterThis chapter describes setting up the KX-P7500 Series, connecting it to a PC compatible compute

26Setting up the PrinterDuring the storage and transport of your printer, adhesive tape is used to block some of the elements that may move or open un

27Setting up the Printer3a) Press down on the metal plate until it locks, locking it in place.b) Remove the packaging material from the cassette caref

28Setting up the Printer1Remove the toner cartridge from its packaging.CAUTION• To prevent the toner cartridge from damages:—Do not remove the toner c

29Setting up the Printer3Rotate the toner cartridge and gently shake it from side to side about 10 times in the directions of the arrows to distribute

3 FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

30 Setting up the Printer Your printer has the 1st cassette that can hold up to 500 sheets of paper and the MP (Multi-Purpose) tray that can hold up

31Setting up the PrinterNOTE• The directions for loading paper in the OPT cassette of 2nd feeder differ from these directions (see page 161).1Pull the

32Setting up the Printer3Squeeze the back of the length guide and slide it to the desired paper size until it clicks into place. The paper sizes are i

33Setting up the Printer6Press down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place.7Fan the paper, and then tap it on a level surface to avoi

34Setting up the Printer8Place the paper against the rear side of the cassette and against the left side of the cassette carefully to prevent any dama

35Setting up the Printer10Make sure the paper is set below the tab on the cassette.11Gently slide the cassette back into the printer. The printer auto

36Setting up the PrinterMP tray provides a convenient way to print envelopes, transparencies, or other type of media without having to unload the othe

37Setting up the Printer3Place the paper against the side of the MP tray with the recommended print side face up and the top edge going in first toward

38Setting up the PrinterTransparencies automatically feed from the MP tray. Some brand of transparencies may require manual feeding. The MP tray is a

39Setting up the PrinterMany types of envelopes can be printed from the MP tray or the OPT cassette. The types of envelopes are COM-10, MONARCH, DL, C

4 THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET OF S

40Setting up the Printer2Load up to 10 envelopes in the left side of MP tray with the side-to-be printed facing up, and the postage-end toward the pri

41Setting up the Printer4Set the source item in the properties window to “Manual Feed” or “MP Tray” (see page 98).—To print continuously from the MP t

42Setting up the PrinterFor the MP tray, load the labels with the side-to-be-printed facing up, and the short edge toward the printer. Print a stack o

43Setting up the Printer2Connect the appropriate end of the parallel interface cable into the parallel interface connector on the rear of the printer.

44Setting up the Printer4Connect the other end of the parallel interface cable into the appropriate parallel connector on your computer and tighten th

45Setting up the Printer3To setup the printer for the network, see the KX-PNB2 Network Card for Ethernet Quick Installation Guide.1Connect the appropr

46Setting up the PrinterPrint a menu map page to make sure the printer is operating correctly.For instructions of buttons on the operator panel, see p

47Setting up the PrinterThe test page is printed as shown below.PRINTING MENUMenu MapPAPER = LETTERMP SIZE = A4COPIES = 1ORIENT = PTRAY = AUTOT-MARGIN

48Installing Software for WindowsChapter 3Installing Software for WindowsThis chapter describes installing software. * A software is sometimes used to

49Installing Software for WindowsIf you are setting up a printer that will be shared by many users, and you would like to make the printer drivers ava

5 4. LIMITED WARRANTY: Within ninety (90) days of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonic warrants that the storage media on which the SOFTWARE are f

50Installing Software for Windows2In the Panasonic KX-P7500 Series window, select a language and click the PCL Printer Driver from the installation op

51Installing Software for Windows4Click [Finish].5Click Exit. Using Plug and PlayFor Windows 951Turn on the printer.2When the “READY” is displayed on

52Installing Software for Windows7Click [Browse...].8Select your CD-ROM driver and click [OK].9Click [OK].The Panasonic KX-P7500 Series window is disp

53Installing Software for WindowsTo install the printer driver:1Start Windows and exit any applications that start automatically.2Insert the KX-P7500

54Installing Software for Windows3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.NOTE• If autorun is not enabled, you can run the

55Installing Software for WindowsFor successful printing using the PostScript Printer Driver, you need to install the optional PS SIMM.Before installi

56Installing Software for Windows3Click [NextÃ].4Click [NextÃ].•If you are printing to the parallel interface, select “Local printer”.• If you are pri

57Installing Software for Windows5Click [Have\Disk...], and click on the Browse “X*1:\English*2\Ps\Win95_98” and [OK], and then [OK].*1CD-ROM drive na

58Installing Software for Windows8Select whether the KX-P7500 Series is default printer or not, and click [NextÃ].9Click [Finish].•If you do not want

59Installing Software for Windows10Click [OK].11Insert the original CD for Windows. Select the CD-ROM drive, then select Win95 (or Win 98) folder. Cli

6 Contents End-user license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60Installing Software for WindowsTo set the PostScript driver features:1Click [Start], select Settings, then click Printers.The Printers window is dis

61Installing Software for WindowsTo install the PostScript Printer Driver for Windows NT 4.0:1Insert the KX-P7500 Series CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.T

62Installing Software for Windows3Click [NextÃ].4Click [NextÃ].•If the printer is managed and configured on this computer or used for Network Peer-to-P

63Installing Software for Windows5Click the check box next to the port(s) you want to use, and click [NextÃ].6Click [Have\Disk...].

64Installing Software for Windows7In the text field, type the name of the CD-ROM drive (for example, X:\), and click [Browse...].* CD-ROM drive name di

65Installing Software for Windows10Click [NextÃ].11Select whether the KX-P7500 Series is default printer or not, and click [NextÃ].

66Installing Software for Windows12Click [NextÃ].•Click “Shared”, and enter a share name in the Share Name box, if you want to share the printer with

67Installing Software for Windows13Click [Finish].•If you do not want to print a test page, click “No”.• If you want to print a test page, click “Yes

68Installing Software for WindowsTo set the PostScript driver features:1Click [Start], select Settings, then click Printers.The Printers window is dis

69Installing Software for WindowsIf you need to remove the KX-P7500 Series software, perform the following steps. For Windows 95/Windows 98 usersTo r

7 Contents Preparing the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Installing the toner cartridge . . . . . . . . .

70Installing Software for Windows For Windows NT 4.0 usersTo remove the PCL Printer Driver:1Click [Start], select Programs, Panasonic, and click Pana

71Using the PrinterChapter 4Using the PrinterThis chapter describes changing printer settings from operator panel, setting print options in the printe

72Using the PrinterA number of menus are available on the printer to make it easy for you to change printer settings. Some menus are displayed only if

73Using the PrinterOverview of the printer menusMenusPRINTING MENUCONFIG MENUJOB MENU TEST MENU PCL MENUItemsPAPERMP SIZECOPIESORIENTTRAYT-MARGINL-MAR

74Using the PrinterSome menus are displayed only if a required option is installed. They are as follows:MenusI/O MENUIf the LocalTalk/RS-232C card is

75Using the PrinterUse the PRINTING MENU to define all settings relating to printer input and output, as well as the specific print materials you are

76 Using the Printer Menu Item Value and Functions PRINTING MENUCOPIES 1 to 999 (1; Factory Default) The COPIES setting determines the number of copi

77 Using the Printer PRINTING MENUTRAY AUTO (Factory Default)1STMPOPT (If the 2nd feeder is installed)MANUAL The TRAY setting identifies the default p

78 Using the Printer PRINTING MENUDUPLEX OFF (Factory Default)LONGSHORT In printing both sides of paper, select either LONG or SHORT which is the bin

79 Using the Printer Use the CONFIG MENU to configure a variety of printer features. CONFIG MENU Items CONFIG MENU Menu Item Values and Functions CONF

8 Contents Manual Feed printing from MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Both side (Duplex) printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Using the Printer CONFIG MENUTON.SAVE OFF (Factory Default)ON The TON.SAVE (TONER SAVE) setting helps conserve the toner cartridge by controlling

81 Using the Printer Use the JOB MENU to define all settings relating to print quality, as well as Menu clear. JOB MENU Items JOB MENU Menu Item Value

82 Using the Printer JOB MENU PAP.TYPE NORMAL (Factory Default)THICKTHINTRANSP. The PAP.TYPE (PAPER TYPE) setting lets you specify the type of print

83 Using the Printer Use the TEST MENU to print a variety of listings relating to available printer resources, printer settings and print jobs. TEST

84 Using the Printer This menu is only available if the optional LocalTalk/RS-232C Interface Card or optional IrDA/RS-232C Interface kit is installed

85 Using the Printer PCL MENU SYMBOL ROMAN 8 to PCCYRILLICPC 8 (Factory Default)List of symbol set name A SYMBOL set is a set of alphabetic and numer

86 Using the Printer PS II MENU Menu Item Values and Functions PS ll FONTLIST You can print a font sample list showing all the fonts available for Po

87 Using the Printer With Windows 95/Windows 98 1 Click [Start] , select Settings , then click Printers . The Printers window is displayed. 2 S

88 Using the Printer With Windows NT 4.0 1 Click [Start] , select Settings , then click Printers . The Printers window is displayed. 2 Select

89 Using the Printer With Windows 3.1 1 Double click the Main icon in the Program Manager . The Main window is displayed. 2 Double click the C

9 Contents Printing a document using PS Option in Macintosh. . . . . . .171Removing the printer cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 Using the Printer The feature of the printer driver are arranged on nine tabs:To access one of the tab dialog boxes, click the tab at the top of t

91 Using the PrinterNOTES • If you want to know more about each menu, click the Help button. The help screen gives detailed information about each me

92Using the PrinterNOTES• Not all graphic images can print using the Vector setting. If you are using the Vector setting, and your graphic images do

93Using the Printer PrinterNOTE• If you want to know more about each menu, click the Help button. The Help screen gives detailed information about ea

94Using the Printer OverlaysYou can superimpose an existing file across your final output. Typical example of Overlays are the your company’s trademark

95Using the PrinterThe overlay printing is configured in the following outline order.To store a file as an overlay file:1Using an application such as P

96Using the Printer7Click [OK]. Create New Page Overlay window is displayed.8Click [YES]. Actually you will be printing to a file, so no print-out will

97Using the Printer WatermarksYou can superimpose a line of text diagonally across your final output. Typical example of Watermarks are the words “Dra

98Using the PrinterThe Manual Feed feature allows you to print on special paper from MP tray such as envelopes or letterhead. If the Tray menu item is

99Using the PrinterThe printer can automatically print on both sides of paper by setting the Printing Menu or Finishing tab of KX-P7500 Series PCL6 Dr