Panasonic KXPS8000 Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsModel No. KX-PS8000Please carefully read the Operating Instructions and the Utilities and Drivers Reference Guide before using t

10For Your SafetyCaution LabelsATTENTION:Rayonnement laser invisibledangereux en casd'ouverture et lorsquela sécurité est neutralisée.EXPOSITION

100Care and MaintenanceClearing a Jam When a jam occurs at the document input area:# Open the ADF top cover by lifting the cover release tab.$ Remove

101Care and Maintenance When a jam occurs at the document output area:# Open the ADF tray.$ Remove the jammed document while keeping the ADF trayraise

102 Clearing a media jamIf the printer has frequent media jams, make sure that you follow these guidelines:BAlways use high-quality laser paper and tr

103 Jam at A# Open the left side door corresponding to the selected mediatray.$ Remove the jammed media.% Close the left side door. OR # Remove the

104Care and Maintenance(2nd cassette feeder)# Open the lower left side door.$ Remove the jammed media.% Close the lower left side door. OR # Remove

105 Jam at BOpen the left side door.Use the green handles to pull out the paper feeder.Remove the jammed media on the paper feeder.Reinsert the paper

106 Jam at CRemove the fuser:# Open the printer front door.$ Turn the small green thumbscrew counterclockwise to unlockthe fuser.Safety Caution:BThe f

107# Hold the fuser as shown below, and slide it out of the printer.Safety Caution:BThe fuser unit weighs approximately 3.1 kg{6.8 lbs.}. Take care wh

108# Turn the fuser’s large green knob clockwise.$ Remove the jammed media.# Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser.$ Press down firmly on the oil

109Care and Maintenance# Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser.$ Close the front door.7#$# Open the front door.$ Slide the fuser

11FOR USERS IN U.K.IMPORTANT:FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLYBoth the printer and scanner are supplied with a moulded three pi

110Care and Maintenance Jam at DSafety Caution:BThe fuser is hot. To avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10minutes (after opening the

111Caution:BIf the fuser knob will not turn, do not force it, or you may damage the fuser.Instead, follow these steps:a) Unlock the fuser by turning t

112Care and Maintenance Jam at ERemove the jammed media from the output tray. OR Pull open the access door (above the plastic output tray) andremove

113Care and Maintenance Jam at MPT (Multi-purpose tray)Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose tray.Open and close the front door to clear the

114TroubleADF doesn’t feeddocument.Corrective ActionCondensation hasoccurred.Use a recommendedSCSI-2 board ( ☞ P. 16).Consult the Utilities andDrivers

115Service Error isdisplayed on LCD.An internal error hasoccurred.Read the printer panelmessage to determinethe printer status.Corrective ActionTroubl

116Try fresh paper, oranother type of paper.Care and MaintenanceReplace the color tonercartridge.The toner is almostdepleted.On the MaintenancePage, a

117Replace the color tonercartridge.Trouble Corrective ActionOn the MaintenancePage, a single color hasa sharp, dark or lightvertical streak.The toner

118Fingerprint(s) on theunderside belt orphotosensitive belt(inside) of the imagingunit.Print several pages untilthe spots fade.On the MaintenancePage

119Care and MaintenanceReplace the imaging unit;make sure that the oldimaging unit is notexposed to light for morethan 45 seconds.If a new imaging uni

12CautionsBefore You StartTo avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:Not genuine tonerBLiquids near the equ

120Care and MaintenanceTrouble Corrective ActionDark and wavy verticalstreaks appear in allcolors.Replace the imaging unit.The main charge grid isdirt

121Care and MaintenanceService Error isdisplayed on the LCD.An error occurred that isnot user-correctable.Turn the printer off andback on again. If th

122Care and MaintenanceIf the communication link between your computer andthe printer is working but the printer ejects a blank pagewhen printing from

123Make sure that you use a high-quality laser paper: 60-105 g/m2(16-28 lbs.) paper in the media trays and 75-165 g/m2(20-44 lbs.) paper in the multi-

124When using the multi-purpose tray, make sure that youhave selected the correct media type in the driver or inthe Menu mode of the printer panel.The

125Error MessagePrint memory is notenough for duplicating.Clean the white sheet( ☞ P. 93).Corrective ActionRemove the documentfrom the ADF tray.A jam

126Corrective ActionRefer to page 113 toclear the jam.Error MessageMedia tray is missing oremptyInstall the paper feeder.Close the optionalcassette si

127Fuser Unit and Oil RollWorn outCall for service.Lower TrayEmptyCorrective ActionReplace the magentatoner cartridge now.Error MessageCare and Mainte

128Error MessageToo hot to print LabelRemove Label, Cancel jobCorrective ActionYellow toner cartridgeis almost empty.Yellow toner cartridgeis empty.Ca

129Care and MaintenanceStatus Display ProgramThe Status Display program alerts the user to any errors. It displays an errormessage, identifies the pro

13Before You Start Static Electricity DamageTo prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface,su

130Care and MaintenanceScanner Status Dialog Box# This box shows an error or status message and the corresponding icon.$ This box lists the mode your

131Care and Maintenance/ This button provides you additional help.0 This button changes the Panasonic Scanner Status dialog box to the PanasonicPrinte

132Care and MaintenancePrinter Status Dialog Box# This box shows an error or status message and the corresponding icon.$ This box lists the mode your

133Care and Maintenance0 This button changes the Panasonic Printer Status dialog box to the PanasonicScanner Status dialog box, and is displayed only

134Care and MaintenanceRepackingIt is highly recommended that you keep the original cartons and ALL packingmaterials. Should you need to transport or

135Packing the ScannerTurn off the scanner. Remove the power cord and all interfacecables.# If the scanner is installed on the top of the printer, unl

136Care and MaintenanceOpen the ADF and remove it from the scanner bed by lifting it up.To lock the scanner, push and turn the lock clockwise with a f

137Care and MaintenancePacking the PrinterNote:BIf you do not have the packing for the imaging unit and the transfer unit: contactPanasonic for packag

138Reinsert the media tray into the printer; use adhesive tape tosecure the tray to the printer.If you have other media trays, repack them for shippin

139Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheet.Caution:BDo not expose the imaging unit to light for more than 45 seconds to avoiddamag

14Before You StartFeaturesThe KX-PS8000 is a high quality system that provides fast color image processingfunctions, including color scanning, color p

140Care and Maintenance# Open the left side door.$ Using the green handles, slide the paper feeder out.# Push in on green tabs to unlock the cover.$ R

141Place the transfer unit on newspaper or drop cloth. Rotate thehandles down and wrap the transfer unit with a piece of paperand adhesive tape.Note:B

142Packing the toner cartridges:# Open the right side door.$ Remove a toner cartridge.Caution:BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the cartr

143Care and MaintenanceWipe off any loose toner in and around the printer.Note:BIf a toner vacuum is available, it is the best tool for cleaning spill

144Repack any other accessories in the original shipping box.Repack the printer in the original shipping box. Make sure thatyou keep the printer uprig

145AppendixSpecificationsScannerPower sourceRefer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit.TemperatureOperating: 10°C to 32.5°CStorage: 0°C to 40°CHum

146AppendixResolution Flatbed Horizontal Line: Optical 600 dpi 30-2400 dpi (1 dpi step) by hardware interpolation2401-9600 dpi (1 dpi step) by softwar

147Power sourceRefer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit.TemperatureOperating: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)Best Print Quality: 15°C to 25°C (5

mono148Paper outputUp to 500 sheets [75 g/m2(20 lbs.)]Resolution600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi (additional RAM required)Maximum printing speedThe print

149Printing:*1Documents can be printed on Legal size paper when the print style is set to ColorGraphics (☞ P. 115 of the Utilities and Drivers Referen

15Before You Start High qualityResolutionMaximum 1200 dpi *1(*1with SIMM options installed) High speed Continuous printing on letter size paperFull-co

150 Media SizesNote:BPlease store your paper according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. Margins and Print AreaMediaDimensionsEnvelope104.9

151 Paper WeightThe printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences inpaper may have significant effects on the qualit

152 Transparencies and LabelsYou may also print on transparencies and labels that are made for the printer.Panasonic has tested and found that the fol

153Appendix EnvelopesIt is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10 orlarger laser envelopes with diagonal seams, a

154Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may causedamage to your printer.BEnvelopes with clasps, snaps or tie stri

155AppendixDuplicateDocument SizeOriginal document size:Flatbed: Max. Legal (216 mm x 356 mm)ADF: 100 mm x 178 mm-LegalDuplicate paper size: A4, Lette

156AppendixSoftwareWindows VersionBWindows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 (Intel only)TWAIN Scanner DriverPrinter DriverDigital Duplicator UtilityCol

157Connector TypeThe Panasonic DCIS SCSI interface is based on fast SCSI-2 ANSI standard.SpecificationsPin ConfigurationSCSI Interface Connector (Prin

158The parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-C standard.If your computer has a parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take advantag

159IndexAcceptable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75AC inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21ADF

One of the following can be used: SCSI interface requirements Parallel interface requirementBased on the IEEE P1284-C standard(An ECP compatible paral

160IndexLabels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,

161IndexSaving a scanned document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Scanner box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Scanner fun

17Before You StartMinimum Space RequirementsPower SourceBThe voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from thevoltage level mark

18Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not beendamaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the units

19Printer BoxBefore You Start1. Printer2. Toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)3. Power cord4. SCSI cable (for connection between the sc

2BMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.BPentium is a regist

20 Front side view Rear side viewBefore You StartPart NamesScannerPower switch( ☞ P. 53)ADF( ☞ P. 31, 76)ADF top cover ( ☞ P. 93)Scanner glassADF tray

21 Front side view Rear side viewBefore You StartPrinterFront door( ☞ P. 26)Printer panel ( ☞ P. 24)Imaging unit( ☞ P. 26)Fuser( ☞ P. 106)Power switch

22# LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panelThe scanner LCD has two 20-character lines to display the scanner’s orduplicator’s status/error messages or the

& READY/ERROR indicatorBThe READY indicator (green) blinks during initializing/scanning operationand is illuminated (ON) when the scanner is ready

24MENU/EXITCONTINUECANCELENTERREADYERORRBefore You StartPrinter Panel Overview# LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panelThe printer LCD has two 24-character

25Before You Start( ERROR indicator (orange)BON: an internal error (Call for Service Error) has occurred.BBlinking: user correctable error, such as me

26Open the front door.Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrowsare aligned. (This tightens the internal belts to ready the un

27SetupSetting Up the Output TrayRemove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against theprinter.Lower the tray to the operating position.12

28SetupInstalling the Toner CartridgesNote: BThe toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter cartridges.They are installed in exact

29SetupInsert the toner cartridge in the appropriately labeled slot.From top to bottom, the order of the color toner cartridges is BLACK, CYAN,MAGENTA

3The serial numbers are located on the labels on the rear of the units. For your convenience, record thesenumbers below and keep this book along with

30The scanner must be unlocked before it can be used. The scanner lock is located onthe left of the scanner.To unlock the scanner:Turn the scanner loc

31To install the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), perform the following steps.Hold the ADF vertically, then insert the tabs into the holes on therear

The scanner can be installed using two methods:Method A. On top of the printerMethod B. On left or right side of the printerFor method A, perform the

33SetupMatch the guide pins to the holes under the scanner, and placethe scanner gently onto the printer.Safety Caution:BThe scanner weighs approximat

34Legal PaperTray SizeA4 PaperA4 TransparencyLetter PaperLetter Transparency210 mm x 297 mm (8.3″ x 11.7″)210 mm x 297 mm (8.3″ x 11.7″)216 mm x 279 m

35Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place.Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a levelsurface to avoid media

36Place the media in the tray under the hooks.The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it maycause a jam.Notes:BLoad media

37Print area5.8 mm(0.23″)SetupWhen the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller thanthe media size. You may need to adju

The multi-purpose tray (MPT) serves as an additional tray for loading any type ofmedia that ranges in size from 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3.6

39Setup Loading Paper, Transparency, Coated PaperNotes:BReusing media that has been fed through the printer (for example, after jams)can reduce the li

4End-User License AgreementTHIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMSAND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO

40Fan the media, and then tap it on a level surface to avoid mediajams or skewed printing.Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-pu

41Setup Loading an EnvelopeDo not insert more than one envelope at a time. Only black text can be printedon envelopes. For more detailed information o

42The scanner, printer, and PC (with SCSI-2 board installed) can be installed indifferent configurations depending on the function(s) to be used.Only

Connecting the Scanner to a Computer ( ☞ P. 47)BFunction Scanning Documents ( ☞ P. 80) Connecting the Printer to a Computer ( ☞ P. 49)BFunction Pri

44SetupDCIS Standard SystemIf a SCSI-2 board has been installed in your computer, be sure it is compatible ( ☞ P. 157 “SCSI Interface” specifications)

45SetupMake sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 and that of theprinter is 1. (They are the default settings.)BIf you have other devices connected

46SetupMake sure the scanner and printer are turned off.Connect the SCSI cable provided to the scanner’s SCSIconnector A or B and to the printer’s SCS

47SetupConnecting the Scanner to a ComputerNote for Terminator setting:BThe terminator must be installed or set to ON on the last SCSI device only.Mak

48If the scanner is the last device, set its terminator switch (#4) toON. Go to step 5.If the scanner is not the last device, make sure the terminator

49SetupNote for Terminator setting:BThe printer must be the last device in the chain. The terminator setting of allother devices in the chain must be

5FOR USERS IN UNITED STATESThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the

50Make sure the terminator switch (#4) of the printer is set to ON(default setting).Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an ACoutle

51Setup Using a parallel interface cable:If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from yourlocal computer store or

ID No. Setting the SCSI ID NumberIn most cases, there is no need to change the default settings.However, if you have other peripheral devices connecte

53Turn ON the scanner, then the printer. Next turn ON thecomputer.The scanner will be ready after approximately 20 seconds, and“Ready”, “PTR Initializ

54SetupPrinting a Test Page From the Printer PanelThe test page provides general information on printer settings and configuration.Make sure the print

55SetupInstalling the KX-PS8000 SoftwareThe KX-PS8000 software installation will create the following.BPrinter driver for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or W

56SetupStart Windows 3.1.Quit all applications.Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROMdrive.Click File from the Program Manager, the

57Start Windows 95.Quit all applications.Click Start , move the pointer to Settings, then clickControl Panel.The Control Panel window is displayed.D

58Setup Using Plug and PlayTurn on the scanner, then the printer.Turn on the computer and start Windows 95.The New Hardware Found window is displayed

59SetupStart Windows NT 4.0.Quit all applications.Click Start , move the pointer to Settings, then clickControl Panel.The Control Panel window is di

6Chapter 2 SetupChapter 1 Before YouStartContentsCautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Featur

60SetupClick Next> .The Start Copying Files window is displayed.Click Next> .After copying files, the Add Printer Wizard window is displayed

61SetupInstalling the SCSI port:Notes:BIt is recommended that you do not connect the printer directly to the file server.Otherwise the printer and ser

62SetupSelect CD-ROM drive.Open Drivers, WinNT40, Printer, then select Monitor.inf file. Click Open .The Installing Print Monitor is displayed.Click

63Setup Using the Printer in a Network EnvironmentFor the server computer:To share the printer with other clients on the network, perform the followin

64SetupFor a client computer:To use the printer connected to the server, perform the following steps after installingthe printer driver.<For Window

65SetupClick Browse... .Select the KX-PS8000 printer.Click OK .Click Next> .If the server does not have the Printer Driver for Windows 95, cl

66Setup Removing the Printer DriverClick Start , move the pointer to Settings and click Printers.Select Panasonic KX-PS8000.Click File menu, then cl

67SetupIf you need to remove the KX-PS8000 software, perform the following steps. For Windows 3.1 users:From the Program Manager double click the Pana

68SetupInstalling the Bundled SoftwareFor Windows 3.1:BCorel Photo-Paint 5.0 PlusBTextBridgeBPanasonic font manager (in KX-PS8000 CD-ROM)For Windows 9

69Setup For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users:Start Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0.Quit all applications.Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into your computer C

7Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Acceptable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70The printer panel provides an interface to adjust the density of the toner applied tothe media. This feature compensates for the changes in density

71SetupColor Calibration Page (Example):The current density setting for each color is indicated by the line enclosure on theColor Calibration Page as

72SetupCompare the current color density settings on the ColorCalibration Page with the color density samples on the ColorCalibration Card to see if t

73SetupIf you wish to adjust the density for all colors simultaneously,perform the following, then go to step 5.# Repeat instructions # through % of s

74If you wish to adjust the density for each color independently,perform the following, then go to step 5.# Repeat instructions # through % of step 1

75Unacceptable DocumentsDo not use the following types of documents.For scanner glass: Document on which ink, paste or correction fluid has not compl

76Basic OperationsPerform the following and go to page 77 or 80 depending uponthe operation. Using the ADF# Fan the stack of documents and tap it on a

77Basic OperationsDuplicating DocumentsAny acceptable documents (☞ P. 75) can be duplicated. Before you start operation,make sure the printer is ready

78If you wish to make more than one duplicate, set the number ofduplicates using numbers 0-9.BYou can set the number of duplicates between 1 and 999.B

79Place the document in the ADF tray or on the scanner glass ( ☞ P. 76).When using the multi-purpose tray, be sure to select Multi-purpose Tray in the

8GeneralWarningBTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.CautionBDo not open covers and do not atte

80Basic OperationsScanning DocumentsAny acceptable documents ( ☞ P. 75) can be scanned. For Windows 3.1 users:Start Windows 3.1.From the Program Manag

81Basic OperationsClick Select Source... .The Select Source window is displayed.Select Panasonic KX-PS8000 32-bit Driver, then click Select .Click t

82Basic OperationsPrinting a Scanned DocumentMake sure the document that you wish to print has been selected. For Windows 3.1 users:Click the File men

83Basic OperationsSaving a Scanned DocumentMake sure the document that you wish to save has been selected. For Windows 3.1 users:Click the File menu,

84Quality (ADF)Main Menu (Upper line in LCD)Notes“Fine”600 x 600 dpi (Scanning)600 x 600 dpi (Printing)“Enhanced”600 x 600 dpi (Scanning)600 x 1200 dp

85Face UpFace Down *1OnOff *1Output Order (ADF)Main Menu (Upper line in LCD)Selection Menu(Lower line in LCD)NotesJAM RecoveryEnergy StarMenu DefaultO

86Jam RecoveryAfter clearing a media jam in the printer:If Jam Recovery is set to On, printing resumes from the same page at which the jamoccurred by

87Basic OperationsOutline for OperationPress the MODE button to enter the Menu mode.The Menu Mode is displayed momentarily, then the Density menu is d

88Main Menu Basic OperationsPrinter Menu ModeThe printer Menu mode includes a Main menu, Item menu, Selection 1 menu andSelection 2 menu which can be

89Usage=xx%Outline for MenusTest PagePrints the Configuration Page and Maintenance Page. Configuration PagePrints general information on printer setti

9For Your SafetyMoving the UnitsThe scanner weighs approximately 17.3 kg {38.1 lbs.} and the printer weighs approximately 47.9 kg {105.5 lbs.}.They mu

90 Reset CalibrationSetting YES resets the current settings back to the default settings.Note:BThe color density setting affects the average life of t

91Printer PanelPress the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu mode.Press the F/I button until the desired menu is displayed.Press the ENTER button to en

92Basic OperationsIf you wish to set more items in the same menu, repeat steps 4 to7 above.BTo exit the Menu mode at any stage, press the MENU/EXIT bu

9393Care and MaintenanceCleaningScannerPeriodic cleaning of the scanner is recommended. The frequency of cleaning isdependent upon the environment in

94 94Care and MaintenancePrinterPeriodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning isdependent upon the environment in which t

95Care and MaintenanceGently rotate the paper-pick rollers 180° (the paper-pick rollersare D-shaped) and wipe them with a lint-free cloth that has bee

96Care and MaintenanceRemove the imaging unit:# Loosen the two thumbscrews by turning themcounterclockwise.$ Turn the lower green lever 180° countercl

97Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the slot of the sensor.Reinsert the imaging unit into the printer, holding it by its greenhandles. Match the arro

98Average life*1Printer componentMonochrome 60,000 pagesorColor 15,000 pagesChange the color toner cartridge soon.Change the color toner cartridge now

99Printer component Average life28,500 pagesFuser unit *1(Oil supply rollinstalled)Change the Transfer unit soon.Change the Fuser unit now.Care and Ma