Digital Imaging System Operating Instructions (For Copy & Network Scan Functions) DP-180 Model No. Before operating this equipment, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating instructions for future reference. English...
For example: How to make copies, add paper, replace the toner cartridge, etc. Use the information provided in the DP-180 Facsimile & Internet Fax/Email Operating Instructions manual whenever a Fax/Internet Fax function requires intervention. For example: How to send/receive a Fax/Email, or when a trouble message appears, etc.
Operating Instructions Outline Getting To Know Your Machine Before Starting Making Copies Function Network Scanner Problem Solving Appendix ● Precautions ● Quick Operation Chart, Adding Paper (See pages 14, 15) ● Problem Solving, Memory Full, Replacing Toner Cartridge, Removing Misfed Paper, Error Codes (U Code/J Code) ●...
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Getting To Know Your Machine Symbols/Icons The following Symbols/Icons are used throughout this operating instructions manual. Place original(s) on the ADF Place original on the Platen (Book) Place original on the Platen (Sheet) Press any Hard Key on the Control Panel Press Hard Key Input numbers ●...
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Getting To Know Your Machine Precautions ■ Laser Safety LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Precautions For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before using the Panasonic DP-180 to ensure proper and safe operation of your machine. ■ This section explains the graphic symbols used in this Operating Instructions manual.
Never touch a power cord with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists. If the power cord is broken or insulated wires are exposed, contact your Service Provider for a replacement. Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks. Stop operation immediately if your machine produces smoke, excessive heat, unusual noise, or smell, or if water is spilt onto the machine.
Getting To Know Your Machine Precautions CAUTION Do not place a magnet near the safety switch of the machine. A magnet can activate the machine accidentally, resulting in injuries. Do not use a highly flammable spray or solvent near the machine. It can cause fire. When copying a thick document, do not use excessive force to press it against the document glass.
Output Tray more often to avoid paper jams. ■ Use of other than genuine Panasonic supplies can damage the printer. This may void the warranty of the printer and supplies. Be sure to use only genuine Panasonic Toner Cartridge (DQ-UG16H) designed for the machine.
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If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR...
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■ Key Operator Password ● The Initial Machine Modes can be checked or changed with the Function Modes, however, these modes require the Key Operator Password. For Key Operator : When setting up this machine, please consult with the authorized service provider, and decide on the Key Operator Password together, then record it and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Tray-1 or Tray-2 have either ran out of paper or are not closed firmly (see page 21). Replenish the paper in the tray(s) or ensure that the tray(s) are closed. to the Panasonic-DMS Operating Instructions manual included on the CD. If set in other...
->A4 ZOOM:100% COPIES:001 Select desired settings (See pages 24-33) ■ Copying onto Transparency Film (OHP), Thick Paper Stock, etc. (except thin paper) Before Pressing Start Key Rear Cover For Tray-1 Load Paper: Face Down Paper Weight: 60 - 105 g/m (2-Sided Copy: 75 - 90 g/m Paper Capacity: 250 Sheets (75 g/m...
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Press "1" or "2" Key to print Order Form. "1" Toner Cartridge Order Form "2" Drum Unit Order Form (ATTENTION) ● For optimum copy quality use the recommended Panasonic Toner Cartridge. Store Toner Cartridge in a cool dark place. above. Front Cover Release Button Toner (Old)
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Drum/Toner Unit To replace the Toner Cartridge only: Drum Clean the excess toner with a soft cloth. (ATTENTION) ● Be careful not to scratch the surface of the Drum Unit (Green), and not to touch it with bare hands. New Toner Cartridge* Drum Unit Front Cover...
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Getting To Know Your Machine Operation Chart ■ Problem Solving ● Removing Misfed Paper (Paper Feed/Paper Transport/Automatic Duplex Unit Area) J44, J82, J83: (Ex.) REMOVE MISFED PAPER NOTE: The J## Code indicates the most probable Jam location. If the jam message reappears after the jam is cleared, paper is most likely jammed at other location(s).
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Rear Cover Paper Tray Drum/Toner Unit Front Cover Paper Transport Knob Remove Misfed Paper Paper Tray Front Cover Misfed Paper (ATTENTION) ● Do not scratch or touch the surface of the OPC Drum (Green) with bare hands. The OPC Drum is sensitive to light. To prevent optical exposure problems, do not expose the OPC Drum to direct sunlight or bright light.
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Getting To Know Your Machine Operation Chart ■ Problem Solving ● User Error Codes (U Code) U20/U21 Code Check Points Front Cover is open. Low Toner. (See page 16) Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge is not installed correctly. ● Jam Error Codes (J Code) Code Check Points Remove paper from the Sheet Bypass.
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ATTENTION Correct Incorrect NOTE: When the optional Tray-2 is installed and the same size of paper is loaded in both trays, the paper will feed from Paper Tray-2 first. This is the default setting, if you wish to change the setting, please consult with your service provider.
Before Starting Control Panel Icon Used for Fax and Internet Fax/Email 12 13 Functions. LCD Display (Copy Function) A4 ->A4 ZOOM:100% COPIES:001 5 6 7 9 10 Contents MEMORY IN key To store the desired copy job(s). M1 Key To store/recall a job or custom original size stored in memory.
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Icon Contents RESET Key Resets all features to the initial power-on state. SET Key Sets the parameter(s) of Function settings. FUNCTION Key Use when changing the paper size, initial function values (default values) and key operator settings. ALARM LED (RED) Lights/Flashes when trouble occurs.
Making Copies Basic Copy ■ Copying the Same Size Originals (1:1) Copy size is automatically selected. 100% ■ Sort Mode ■ Position of the Original(s) For ADF (Face Up) ● Feeds originals automatically Up to 50 A4 size (75 g/m (up to 30 FLS size) ■...
Pressing the DARKER/LIGHTER Keys to adjust the Manual Exposure. Select the type of Original(s) by pressing ORIGINAL Key TEXT/PHOTO : Text and Photo combined PHOTO TEXT ■ Using the ADF Originals that cannot be used ● Post Cards, Drawing Papers, Transparencies, Labelling Papers, Heavyweight Papers, Thin Art Papers, Film Thermal Papers Inappropriate Originals...
Making Copies Creative Features ■ 1 2 Copy 1-Sided 2-Sided Copy This function can be combined with N in 1 function. NOTE: When using the Sheet Bypass, 1→2 Copy function is not permitted. ■ 2 2 Copy, 2 1 Copy 2 Copy 2-Sided 2-Sided Copy...
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Select Duplex mode 2 Copy : 1-Sided to 2-Side Copy PRESS START TO CONTINUE Select Duplex mode 2 Copy : 2-Sided to 2-Side Copy 1 Copy : 2-Sided to 1-Side Copy PRESS START TO CONTINUE NOTE: If the page count for the Back side does not Bind Position Within 10 seconds Long Edge...
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Making Copies Creative Features ■ N in 1 From two/four 1-Sided originals, side by side, to 1-Sided pages. This function can be combined with 1→2 function. ● 2 in 1 Copy ● 4 in 1 Copy NOTE: ● If the original's Orientation is incorrect when N in 1 copy mode is used, the copy sequence may not reproduce properly.
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For Preset Ratios For Variable Zoom Ratios : A4-R : A5-R : FLS The following steps, illustrate how to make multiple copies when the Sort Mode is selected. (See pages 24 and 38) ANOTHER ORIGINAL? 1:YES 2:NO 1: YES Continues to copy another original, repeat steps 1 and to step 9 (10: 4 in 1).
Making Copies Other Features ■ Double Exposure From 2-Sided originals to 1-Sided copies (side-by-side image). Original Size: Maximum A5 Copy Size: A4 ex. A5 Front Side Image ex. A5-R Front Side Image NOTE: When opening the ADF ● An incorrect position detection of the original may occur when a strong light shines on the glass during this mode.
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Number of Copies (Max. 999) Select A5 or A5-R as original direction. The following steps, illustrate how to make multiple copies when the Sort Mode is selected. (See pages 24 and 38) ANOTHER ORIGINAL? 1:YES 2:NO 1: YES Continues to copy another original, repeat steps 1 and 4- to step 7.
Making Copies Other Features ■ Energy Saver (Power Saver Mode, Sleep/Shutdown Mode) These modes save power while the machine is not in use. Power Saver Mode To enter Sleep/Shutdown Mode Automatically enters the Sleep/ Shutdown Mode after 10 minutes from the last copy job. NOTE: To adjust the default Sleep/Shutdown Mode timer, see page 36.
■ Job Memory Copy Job can be stored in Memory (M1) for recall at a later time. ● Job Memory mode will not be deleted even if the power switch is turned Off. To store a job in memory Set up the copy job to be stored.
Function ■ Using Function Modes to Change the Initial Machine Modes General Copier Settings Settings General Copier Settings for Settings for Key Operator Key Operator General Settings: ■ Procedure Select a Function Mode COPY : General/Copier Settings FAX/EMAIL : Fax/Email Settings SCAN/FILE : Scanner Settings PRINT...
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Copier Settings: Printer Settings: Scanner Settings: Fax/Email Settings: Select a mode with the Cursor Key or Keypad. When selecting the Key Operator Mode: (ex. General Settings) 09 KEY OPERATOR MODE ENTER PASSWORD=_ Input the Key Operator Password (3-digit) (See page 13) Changing the Initial Copy Modes ●...
Function ■ General Settings Modes POWER ON DEFAULT SORT MEMORY USAGE DEPT. COUNTER TONER REPLACEMENT DRUM REPLACEMENT SUPPLY FORMS KEY OPERATOR MODE NOTE: When inputting above General Settings mode No., no need to input the first "0", input only the second number of the two digit display.
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■ General Settings (For Key Operator) (Continued) Modes ORIG. SET BEEP ADF DEPT. COUNTER MODE LANGUAGE PRIORITY DATE & TIME DAYLIGHT TIME IP ADDRESS (DHCP) * SUBNET MASK (DHCP) * DEF. G/W IP (DHCP) * DHCP DEFAULT * DNS SERVER ADDR * MAC ADDRESS HARD DISK FORMAT * HARD DISK ERR CHK *...
The following Parameter Settings require the input of the Key Operator Password: ■ Copier Settings (For Key Operator) Modes COPY SETTING LIST ORIGINAL (HOME) TEXT CONTRAST T/P CONTRAST PHOTO CONTRAST MAX. COPY SETTING MEM. FULL ACTION TONER SAVE (TEXT) TONER SAVE (T/P) TONER SAVE (PHOTO) ■...
Function ■ Printer Settings (Continued) Modes 2-SIDED PRINT BIND POSITION RESOLUTION FONT (PCL)*1 SYMBOL TABLE (PCL) * PITCH (PCL) * POINT SIZE (PCL) * LINES/PAGE (PCL) * RETURN CHARACTER (PCL) * MUTUAL A4/LETTER MAILBOX MEMORY * KEY OPERATOR MODE Available only when the optional Printer Controller Module is installed. Available only when the optional Hard Disk Drive Unit is installed.
■ Printer Settings (For Key Operator) (Continued) Modes ERROR PAGE PRINT SPOOL FUNCTION TEXT PRINT PS CONFIGURATION * FONT LIST PRINT (PCL) * FONT LIST PRINT (PS) * MAILBOX DATA HOLD * DELETE MAILBOX * APPLETALK ZONE * Available only when the optional Multi Page Description Language Controller Module is installed. Available only when the optional Printer Controller Module is installed.
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Adjust the width guides. Incorrect adjustment may cause the paper to wrinkle, misfed or skew. NOTE: For envelope printing refer to the Panasonic-DMS Operating Instructions manual included on the CD. FUNCTION MODE (1-2) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ 1: General Settings...
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1:GENERAL SETTINGS PRESS SET TO SELECT TRAY-1 ∨ ^ LETTER LEGAL *A5 size except TRAY-2. Paper Tray A4 ->A4 ZOOM:100% COPIES:001 GENERAL PARAM. ( 0-9) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ 9 (09 KEY OPERATOR MODE) When selecting the Tray-1 with LETTER/ A4 size media.
Function For Example ■ Department Counter The Department Counter feature can limit the number of copies, administer counters and Identification Code numbers for each department. (Maximum Number of Departments: 50) Contact your authorized service provider to enable the Department Counter feature. If set in other function mode KEY OPR.
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DEPT. CODE (1-50 ) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ Department No (01-50) KEY OPR. MODE ( 00-31) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ 22 DHCP DEFAULT 21 TCP/IP G/W ADDR. Input Gateway Address same procedure as step 5. GENERAL PARAM. (0-9) ENTER NO.
Network Scanner Document Scanning ■ Document Scanning When the Panasonic Document Management System (Panasonic-DMS) is installed and configured on your PC, document(s) can be scanned from the machine to the PC. Direct Connection (with Crossover Cable, see page 54) ● Document Scanning directly from the machine to your PC using Windows “My Network Places”...
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Select a Station (PC's IP Address) ABBR ABBR. [_ ] ENTER ABBR NO. DIRECTORY SEARCH ENTER LETTER (S) QUICK NAME SEARCH* Enter a letter of a name you wish to search Select a station [06]SALES_3 [05]SALES_2 10.74.252.66 [01]SALES 10.74.252.66 10.74.252.66 ONE- TOUCH* <10>PANA...
Network Scanner Address Book ■ Adding your PC's IP Address If the Scanner Configuration is not set with the Panasonic Communications Utility of Panasonic-DMS software (refer to Panasonic-DMS CD-ROM), input your PC's IP Addresses using the machine's Keyboard. 1:ONE-TOUCH 2:ABBR NO.
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1:SET MODE? PRESS SET TO SELECT Enter a Station Name STATION NAME <13> SALES (Max. 40 characters) When inputting a special character, press the "_/() ... " Key and use the ( Cursor Keys to select a character. When changing the stored character, move the cursor ( ) back to the character and press the CLEAR Key then input a new character.
Network Scanner Function ■ Scan Parameters SCAN PARAM. (0-5) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ ■ Select Mode When adding a file name, selecting a compression format or gray scale mode before scanning document(s). For Scan File Name 1:SCAN FILE NAME ? PRESS SET TO SELECT For Compression 2:COMPRESSION ?
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1:SET MODE ? PRESS SET TO SELECT 2:SELECT MODE ? PRESS SET TO SELECT (When Custom is Selected) SCAN FILE NAME ENTER NAME For Gray Scale 3:GRAY SCALE ? PRESS SET TO SELECT SET MODE (1-2) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ SELECT MODE (1-3) ENTER NO.
Scanned image data can be printed on other Printer through PC in the network. When using this function, register the Station (Machine Name/ Printer) (See page 48), the Panasonic-DMS should be installed and Panasonic Communication Utility is figured on other PC. For Panasonic Communication Utility, refer to Operating Instructions (For Document Management System and Printer).
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REMOTE COPY NO. OF COPY=_ ENTER STATION THEN PRESS START Select a Station (PC's IP Address) (See page 47) Scanned image data will be transferred to selected PC. Number of Copies (1-99) PC will output the received data to the default (desired) printer. NOTE: The paper size defaults to the size which has been set by the...
LAN Cable. Input your PC's IP Scan the document(s) to Address into the Address your PC. (See page 46) Book in the machine (see page 48) or into the Panasonic-DMS software (refer to the enclosed CD). To PC LAN Cable (Crossover)
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Turn On the Power Switch (Machine and the PC). For more detailed information, refer to Windows OS operating instructions manual. For Windows 2000 Right click "My Network Places" and select "Properties". For Windows XP Open the Control Panel. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)".
Problem Solving Troubleshooting Check Unit Does Not Operate Does the display light? Does the Energy Saver key flash (or light) and the display is turned OFF? (See page 32) Does any of the U## codes and messages appear on the display? (U1, U13, U16...etc.) Does the Add Paper indicator and message appear on the display?
Check Marked Copies Is the machine’s Platen Glass or Platen Sheet dirty? Are the machine’s ADF Rollers or Separation Rubber dirty? Is the original a transparency film or a dark original? If a dark vertical line of 2-3cm in width is printed.
Problem Solving Replacing the Battery/Set the Date and Time The machine has an internal battery (Product No.: CR2032) which maintains the date and time. In the event the battery requires replacement, the following message will be displayed. REPLACE BATTERY When setting the Date and Time, start from step 6.
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Used “+” side of battery should be up side. (Observe the polarity, see CAUTION! below) FUNCTION MODE (1-2) ENTER NO. OR ∨ ^ 1: General Settings 17 DATE & TIME _ 1 2-05-2004 00:01 Move the cursor (_) under the Date/Month/Year/ Time that you wish to change, then input the new data using the...
Paper Feed: Paper Weight: Quantity Selector: Electrical Consumption: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W)(D)(H): Mass (Weight): Operating Environment: ∗ When used only with Panasonic's recommended A4 size paper. ■ ADF (Standard) Tray Capacity: Paper Size: Paper Weight: Electrical Requirements: Desk Top Fixed Sheets (Max.
Specifications ■ Network Scanner (Standard) Scanning Type: Scanning Speed: (w/o Transmission Time) Resolution (dpi/Monochrome): Resolution (dpi/Colour): Max Scanning Area (Platen): Max Scanning Area (ADF): Duplex Scan: Scanning Mode: Scale: Compression Format: File Format: Send to Station (PC): Send to Station (FTP): Send to Station (Printer): Pop up Notification: Protocol:...
(Availability varies from country to country.) DZHT000004 X-Stamp DA-PC188 Printer Controller for PCL6 DA-MC188 Printer Controller for PCL6/PS3 DA-HD19 For DP-180 DA-WA10 For Accounting function Part No. DQ-UH34H Drum Unit for DP-180 DQ-UG16H Toner Cartridge for Drum Unit (DQ-UH34H) Remarks Remarks...
This product will automatically “power down” after a specified period of non-use. The use of this ultimately benefit the environment. The default functions can be adjusted depending on your office requirements. Please ask your authorized Panasonic dealer for more details. ® NERGY Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets ®...
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For Service, Call: For Customer Support: Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. Fukuoka, Japan http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Ko0504-0 PJQMC0021ZA May 2004 Published in Japan English...