Panasonic KX-P4440 User Manual

PanasonicLaser PrinterBefore operatiriQ! this unit, please read these instructlof^s completely.

1.2 Part Names(Front and Right Side View)Face down output trayOutput tray extender ^— Clamshell release buttonFront panelUpperpaper cassette Lowerpap

6Re-install green ozone filter cover.Warning:It is essential that the ozone filter is replaced after the “CHNG DRUM U27” is displayed.

7Install new drum unit in rear guides.Be sure left notched shaft sets properly in left rear guide.Right rear guide8Close clamshell.Turn the power ON w

Changing Developer Unit with Toner Cartridge (KX-PDP5)When the printer displays the blinking message “CHNG DEV U26”, the developer unit shou

5Install new developer unit in front guides.Be sure left notched shaft sets properly in left front guide.Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer 5-

7Hold developer unit in place, grasp clear plastic sealing film and pull upward to completely remove.Lightly tap top of toner cartridge to

8Re-install drum unit.(Refer to Step 3 on page 2-8 for installation of drum unit.)9Close clamshell.Turn the power ON while pressing the ON LINE key.Ca

5.2 Cleaning the PrinterPeriodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment. You s

4Clean the inside of the printer.Remove cleaning pad before you clean fuser roller.Cautions•The printer must be turned OFF prior to cleaning.•Do not c

5.3 How to Clear a Paper JamPaper jam areasPaper Jam 1When a paper jam occurs in the paper feed input area, the display will show “JAM 1

4(T) Lift the guide plate tab until opening is made between resist pinch roller and platen.(2) Remove jammed paper.5Tighten the two green screws of gu

Cleaning padYour New Laser Printer—A Guided Tour. 1~3

Paper Jam 2When a paper jam occurs in the paper transfer area or the fuser area, the display will show “JAM 2 J01”.1Solution:Press clamshell release b

5If the back side of drum unit is dirty with toner, carefully clean it with a dry and soft cloth without touching the yellowish-green d

Paper Jam 3When a paper jam occurs in the paper ejection area, the display will show “JAM3 J01”.When using face down output tray:1Remove

1Removing paper from fuser area:Press clamshell release button. Clamshell will open automatically.2Remove drum unit. Remove developer unit.Cautions•Do

If Paper Jam Still Occurs in the Fuser Unit...After clearing a Paper Jam 2 or Paper Jam 3, if the paper jam message is still present,

C;iiitioiis• Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes.• Do not touch the yellowish-green drum surface. Lift the drum unit by the

7Tighten the two green screws and re-install cleaning pad.8Re-install developer unit. Re-install drum unit.9Close clamshell.To resume printing, pres

5.5 How to Clean the Tungsten WireIf reduced print quality occurs, clean the tungsten wire of the drum unit with a cotton swab.Important;T

5.6 Periodic MaintenancePerforming Periodic Maintenance will help keep your laser printer in its best working condition and give you the hi

5.7 TroubleshootingMany problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The error mes

1-4 Your New Laser Printer~A Guided Tour

Error MessagesErrorCodePossible CauseRecoveryPAPER EMPTYU10In automatic paper feed mode, both upper and lower paper are empty or no cassett

Error MessagesErrorCodePossible CauseRecoveryLOAD LGLU14 Printer requires legal paper in upper cassette or lower cassette.Load legal paper in upper ca

Error MessagesErrorCodePossible CauseRecoveryLOAD EXECU16Printer requires executive paper in upper cassette or lower cassette.Load executive paper in

Error MessagesErrorCodePossible CauseRecoveryNO DRUMU24 Drum unit is not installed. Install drum unit.CHNG DEVU26 Developer unit has been installed fo

5.8 Repacking InstructionsShould you need to move your laser printer, either to relocate it or for servicing, please follow these instru

3Remove face up output tray.Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer 5-31

CiuitionThe drum unit and developer unit should not be shipped with the laser printer.5-32 Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer

8Repack drum unit with protective bag.Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer 5-33

10Tape around developer unit with packing tape to avoid any spillage. Place developer unit in its original box for shipment.11Follow the directions

6. Specifications6.1 Printer SpecificationsPrinting Method: Electrophotographic semi-conductor laserPrint Speed: 10 pages per minute (ppm) maximum (

2. Installation and Initial Setup2.1 Unpacking and InspectionCarefully open the shipping carton and remove the contents. The figure below shows the

6.2 Paper SpecificationsGeneral GuidelinesThis printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper

Types of Paper to Avoid• Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured• Coated papers• Letterhead imprinted with low temperatu

OHP Film and LabelsYou may also print on labels and transparencies that are made for laser printers. Panasonic has tested and found

EnvelopeSpecificationsIt is recommended that you only purchase high quality envelopes, with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:Hi

Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may cause damage to your KX-P4440.• Envelopes with clasps, snap

6.3 Interface SpecificationsParallel InterfaceThe parallel interface is based on the Centronics standard.Specifications:• data transfer speed: 1000 cp

Signal pinReturn side pinSignal Direction119STBInput220 DATA 1Input321DATA 2422DATA 3523DATA 46 24DATA 5725 DATA 6826 DATA 7927 DATA 81028ACK Output11

Connector Pin SignalsSTB. ..STROBE•This is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer.•This signal is normally high. Data is read in w

SG SIGNAL GROUND•The twisted pair return wires (pins 19-30) are connected to signal ground.FG...FRAME GROUND• Frame ground is the same as ch

Serial InterfaceData input:7 bit or 8 bit serial; 1 start bit, data bits (7 or 8), parity bit and stop bit.Data input codes:Character; ASCII Graphics;

2.2 Installation RequirementsEnvironment•Temperature Range: 50° to 90.5^ (10° to 32.5°C)• Humidity Range: 20% to 80% RH• Do not install the printer un

Signal DescriptionsFG...Frame Ground• Frame ground is the same as chassis ground.TXD...Transmit Data• Outputs serial data to the computer. SPAC

Designation of Signal Polarity of DTRSelects POLARITY (MARK or SPACE) to match the computer through the front panel.MARK: When the signal is

Appendix AaResident Font Print SampleBitmap FontsCourier lOcpi 12pts Upright Medium Courier lOcpi 12pts Upright BoldCourier lOcpi 12pts Italic Medium

Appendix В______________Options, Accessories and SuppiiesPlease contact your local Panasonic dealer for availability.Options and AccessoriesKX-PKC2 Mu

GlossaryASCII: “ASCII” is an acronym for “American Standard Code for InformationInterchange”. In ASCII, each character has a unique code.BBASIC: Baud

Factory Default: Refer to “Defaults’" on page G-1.FF (Form Feed): “FF ” is a control code that advances the paper one page.Font: Font is a sty

uProportional Spacing Proportional spacing is a printing method of adjusting the character space (PS): in which a character is printed. A “w” will ta

IndexBACKNOWLEDGE (ACK)6-9AUTO CONTINUE3-32AUTO MODE3-27Bitmap fonts(Intellifont Scalable Typefaces)3-17BUSY 6-9Carton contents2-1CASSETTE menu3-27Cha

NDNumber of copies3-12ON LINE indicator3-4ON LINE key3-4, 3-7Optional font cartridgeB-1Options and AccessoriesB-1Origin3-27, 3-28OTHER menu3-32Outline

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2.3 Installing Developer Unit (with Toner Cartridge), Drum Unit, Power Cord and Face Up Output TrayDeveloper Unit (with Toner Cartridge)Important:The

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3While keeping developer unit horizontal, remove side seal cap. © Push top tab while pulling bottom tab.@ Pull side tab.('aiilidiiBe sure not to

6Install developer unit in front guides.Be sure left notched shaft sets properly in left front guide.///Left side viewVinstallation and Initial Setup

8Hold developer unit in place, grasp clear plastic sealing film and pull upward to completely remove.Lightly tap top of toner cartridge to empty t

Drum UnitImportant:The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum. Do not open the protective bag until you’ve

Danger: invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated.Avoid direct exposure to beam.Caution: This product utilizes a laser.Use of contro

3Install drum unit in rear guides.Be sure left notched shaft sets properly in left rear guide.2-8 Installation and Initial Setup

Power CordConnect power cord.Be sure to turn OFF the power switch before you connect the power cord.Face Up Output TrayInsert left and right tabs as s

Output Tray SelectorThe output tray selector switches the paper output between face up and face down.Note:Do not switch the paper output while the pri

2.4 Interfacing—Connecting Your Printer and ComputerThe printer will operate with either a parallel or serial interface. It automatically

Connect the Parallel Interface Cable1Turn OFF both the printer and computer power switches.2Plug one end of the cable into the parallel interfa

Connect the Serial Interface Cable1Turn OFF both the printer and computer power switches.2Plug one end of the cable into the serial interface connecto

2.5 Power On1Make sure the printer is plugged into a 3 prong AC socket. The following procedures should be followed when turning the printer ON.Plug t

2.6 Loading Paper and Installing Paper CassettesThis printer has mutti purpose upper and lower paper cassettes, and the upper cassette has a manual f

3Place paper in paper cassette.The height of the paper should not exceed the limit mark on the paper cassette.Notes:•Do not load different types or th

4Adjust the rear and side paper guides to the correct paper size. Be sure the edges of the paper are under the tabs.Note:Properly adjust the side pape

For United States OnlyImportant Phone Numbers:Authorized Service Centers Nearest Sales Dealer To Order Consumables Technical Support Operating Instruc

6Insert paper cassette into upper (lower) front opening. Make sure output tray extender is forward.7Verify the front panel displays the following mess

Loading Legal Paper (8WX14")1Remove paper cassette cover.2Pull down legal paper guide while pressing both sides of the paper cassette to the outs

5Fan the stack of paper.6Place legal paper in paper cassette. Do not exceed the paper limit mark.7Adjust the side paper guides to the paper size.Be su

8Re-install paper cassette cover.9Insert paper cassette into upper (lower) front opening. Make sure output tray extender is forward.Note:Failure to in

2.7 Manual FeedIf you wish to print a single sheet of different size paper, you should use the manual feed function.Before installing

Loading Paper for the Manual Feed1Adjust manual feed guides to accomodate your sheet of paper.2Be sure that the MANUAL indicator is lit.Insert a she

Cilutiol)• Do not insert paper while the printer is feeding paper since this may cause a paper jam.•When you use the manual feed function, the paper c

2.8 EnvelopesThis printer prints envelopes by using either the manual feed or multi purpose paper cassette.You can use Business Commercial #10, Busin

3Insert envelope, with side to be printed facing up, between manual feed guides until you feel resistance.Using Upper Paper CassetteNote:Wh

2Adjust rear and side paper guides to envelope size. Be sure envelopes are under tabs.3Re-inslall paper cassette cover.Installation and Initial Setup

For Users in United StatesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

5Verify front panel displays the following message:OFF LINE6Set the paper size to your envelope size through the front panel,(Refer to “CASSETTE Menu”

2.9 Test PrintingStatus PrintingThe initial 20 to 30 prints of a drum unit may be noticeably less dense than subsequent prints.Test pri

Font List PrintingOperation1This printer has a font list feature which prints the fonts that can be selected through the front panle key

Character PrintingThis printer has a character print feature that will output a full set of ASCII characters in the font selected through

Character PrintFont List PrintStatus PrintFont SourciFontК О , Font КалюPointSize Available Symbol SePanasonic Laser Printer (KX-F4440Version Ho. ! A

3. Front Panel—All It Takes Is a Touch_______3.1 Front Panel DescriptionThe front panel keys allow you to configure your printer to commu

Front panel1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)The KX-P4440 has a 16-character LCD to prompt the user with messages and instructions.2 Display Gui

7 ◄ KeyThe ◄ key advances the item on the display to the next selection. When you enter a numerical value, the M key allows you

12 ON LINE IndicatorThe ON LINE indicator allows you to know whether the printer is in ON LINE or OFF LINE.lit: ON LINE modeoff: OFF LIN

3.2 What You Can Perform Through the Front PanelYou can enter the menu mode by pressing the MENU key while in the OFF LINE mode. Menu

Table of Contents1.2.Your New Laser Printer—A Guided Tour Page1.1 Product Overview...

Easy Access to Menu ModeExample: Front Panel Operation ChartMain MenuSub-MenuLevel 1Level 2 Level 3Level 4(See Table 3.1 to 3.8.)SELECTINTERFACEAUTO S

45678 9OperationDisplay/DescriptionPressYou have entered the levelmenu.ENTERSELECT INTERFACEPress /Q/QPress the key until the display shows:SET RS232C

EMULATION MenuThe EMULATION Menu sets the desired printer emulation from Panasonic LP (HP LaserJet Series III), Diablo or IBM modes.Main MenuE

Selecting the Emulation:Operation12345Display/DescriptionPressOFF LINE'----------'ON LINEPressMENU IPressENTERPressC3/QEMULATIONThe display

Operation Display/Description10111213141516 17PressCR ACTIONr-------------1ENTERPressON LINEON LINE3-10 Front Panel—All It Takes Is a Touch

COPY MenuThe COPY menu sets the number of copies to be printed. When multiple copies are required, this function eliminates the nee

Setting the Number of Copies:Operation Display/Description12PressON LINEOFF LINEPressEMULATION'--------'MENU3PressQ/QPress the key until th

Setting the Verify Mode:Operation Display/Description12345678 910PressOFF LINEr------------1ON LINEPressPress ______ /______________Q/QPressPressQ/

11Operation Display/DescriptionPressENTERYES• If you wish to continue printing, jump to Step 13.• If you wish to discontinue printing, advance to St

CautionIf you execute the CLEAR BUFFER in the RESET function to discontinue printing, the remaining print data, as well as the fir

Table of Contents3. Front Panel—All It Takes Is a Touch Page3.1 Front Panel Description...

MANUAL FEEDThe MANUAL FEED menu sets the MANUAL FEED mode to ON or OFF as shown in Table 3.3. You may insert a sheet of paper

FONT MenuThe FONT menu allows you to select a default font, ZERO CHARACTER and FONT GROUP, The default font can be selected from

Main MenuSub-Menu 3Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4FONTRESIDENTFor Diablo & IBMCOURIER 10COURIER 10 BOLDCOURIER 10 ITA.COURIER 12COURIER 12 BOLDCOURIE

Factory default setting of symbol set is Roman-8.The SOFT FONT menu is displayed only when downloaded fonts are available.The UPLOADED FON

Font GroupFONT GROUP allows you to select available fonts by group.Font Group123Courier 10AA ACourier 10 Bold AAACourier 10 ItalicAA ACourier 12AA ACo

Selecting the Resident Font:Operation Display/Description1PressOFF LINEON LINE234PressEMULATIONMENUPressG/QPress the key until the display shows:FONT

Operation Display/Description10111213PressQ/CDisplay the font you desire.DPress The display will show the Level 5 message.ENTERh________iPress /G/CDis

Selecting the Font Card, Soft Font, Uploaded Font or Upload Font Card:The printer enables the selection of these menus with a font card, do

910111213OperationDisplay/DescriptionPress ,Q/QDisplay the symbol set or the point size you desire.PressMakes the selection of the symbol sets in Leve

Setting the Zero Character:Operation Display/Description123456PressON LINEOFF LINEPressMENUEMULATIONPressO/QPress the key until the display shows:FON

Table of Contents5. Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer Page5.1 How to Maintain and Change...

Setting the Font Group:Operation Display/Description12PressON LINEOFF LINEPressMENUEMULATION3PressCZD/QPress the key until the display shows:FONT4Pre

CASSETTE MenuThe CASSETTE menu determines the format (portrait and landscape). Setting the orientation, paper size, origin X and Y, l

Main MenuSub-Menu 4Level 1Level 2 Level 3Level 4 Level 5Level 6CASSETTE LOWERFORMATUPPERFORMATLEGALSame selections as LETTER mode.A4EXECUTIVELETTERSam

Selecting the Paper Feed from the Cassette:Operation12AUTO MODE is available only when lower paper cassette and upper paper cassette are sam

Formatting the Page:Operation123456Display/DescriptionPressON LINEOFF LINEPressEMULATIONr--------^MENUPressi ______ f ___________GD/QPress the key unt

Operation Display/Description10111213141516PressThe display will show the Level 4 message.ENTERPressQ/QDisplay the selection you desire.PressThe displ

OTHER MenuThe OTHER menu allows selection and setting of the functions shown in Table 3.8.Sub-Menu 5FunctionLevel 1Level 2 Level 3PWR ON ST

Main MenuSub-Menu 5FunctionLevel 1Level 2OTHERPAGEPROTECTION*^OFF*Does not reserve additional memory for PAGE PROTECTION.LETTERAdditionally reserves m

Setting the Other Menu;Operation123456 7Example for Setting the Power Save.Display/DescriptionPressON LINE jOFF LINEPress^MENU^EMULATIONPressC3/QPress

91011OperationDisplay/DescriptionPress ,q/qDisplay the item you desire.PressMakes the selection operational.ENTERThe display will show the Level 1 mes

Preventive Maintenance• Keep all liquids away from the printer. Accidental spillage of a liquid into the printer can cause severe damage.• Do not bloc

INTERFACE MenuThe INTERFACE menu sets the interface for communication with the computer. This printer has both Centronics parallel and

11Operation Display/Description2345678 910PressEMULATIONf-------^MENUPressO/QPress the key until the display shows:INTERFACEPressSELECT INTERFACE&apos

Selecting the Interface:Operation1Display/DescriptionPressON LINEOFF LINEzPress* 'MENUEMULATIONPress Press the key until the display shows:INTERF

Operation Display/Description9101112PressThe display will show the Level 4 message.ENTERPress /Q/GDisplay the buffer size selection you desire.PressMa

3.3 When You Wish to RESET/TESTUsing the RESET KeyThe RESET key allows you to reset the printer according to the following table:Level 1Le

Operation5Display/DescriptionPress6PressON LINEMakes the selection operational.'------------'ENTEROFF LINEorIf you selected USER DEFAULT or

Using the TEST KeyThe TEST key allows you to test the operating conditions of the printer.Level 1 Level 2 Level 3FunctionTESTSTATUS PRINTPrints curren

Note:If you execute test print when data remains in the printer, “CANCEL JOB” is displayed for two seconds and the printer will n

3.4 Factory Default SettingsEmulation: Number of copies: Verify mode: Interface: Power On Status Print: Power Save: Hex Dump; Data Time Out: Auto Con

4. Using Your Laser Printer4.1 General GuidelinesBy now you should be familiar with your Laser Printer. This chapter will help make yo

1. Your New Laser Printer—A Guided Tour1.1 Product OverviewCongratulations on your purchase of the printer. No matter why you purchased this printe

4.3 Configuring Your PrinterNow that you have configured your computer, you can move on to the printer. Since this is a printer manual, t

To assist you in selecting your emulation, please note the following:Panasonic LP: In this mode the printer interprets HP LaserJet Series III command

Configuring Your Font GroupFont Group 1□Font Group 2Font Group 3The KX-P4440 emulates the HP LaserJet Series III printer. Because of all of

4.4 Configuring Your SoftwareIn this section you must again refer to some of the settings you chose earlier. If you do not remember

4-6 Using Your Laser Printer

5. Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer5.1 How to Maintain and Change...Changing Cleaning Pad and Toner Cartridge (KX-P453)1When the toner

4Tap toner cartridge.Remove toner cartridge as shown below.CautionBe careful not to spill any residual toner in removed toner cartridge.5Install the

6Slide toner cartridge into place.Verify toner cartridge is locked to developer unit.Care and Maintenance of Your Laser Printer 5~3

8Hold developer unit in place, grasp clear plastic sealing film and pull upward to completely remove. Lightly tap top of toner car

Changing Drum Unit and Ozone Filter (KX-PDM5)When the printer displays the blinking message “CHNG DRUM U27”, the drum unit and ozone fil