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Panasonic KX-CL500 Setup Manual

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This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-CL500/KX-CL510 Color
Laser Printer and necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the
printer.
For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions included on the printer
1
CD-ROM*
, or it is automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-CL500/
KX-CL510 software (see page 17).
If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer, it is required to be
installed to read the documentation for the printer (see page 22).
*1
The KX-CL510 printer CD-ROM provided is the Hybrid CD-ROM including both files for Windows*
Macintosh. Each files can be displayed in applicable operating system only.
*2
Microsoft Windows operating system (hereafter Windows)
Please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for
future reference.
Color Laser Printer

Setup Guide

Model No.
KX-CL500
KX-CL510
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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions included on the printer CD-ROM* , or it is automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-CL500/ KX-CL510 software (see page 17). If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer, it is required to be installed to read the documentation for the printer (see page 22).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Part Names ......8 Printer Panel ......9 System Requirements .

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    Ozone Release Warning 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 heavier than air, it is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated.

  • Page 4: Caution Labels

    For Your Safety Caution Labels CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH. CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH. CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Do not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error. ■ Ventilation Space The ventilation space is needed more than 20 mm (0.8") between the printer and a wall. • Direct exposure to sunlight.
  • Page 7 Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model Number : KX-CL500 or KX-CL510 Responsible Party:Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A.

  • Page 8: Part Names

    Media tray / Multi-purpose tray Rear View Parallel interface connector Power switch Toner door Output tray Paper support Printer panel Front door release Right side door Rear cover Network interface connector USB interface connector Optional paper feeder cable cover AC inlet...

  • Page 9: Printer Panel

    Decreases the numerical value of the selection by 1. Hold down this button to scroll faster. While the printer prints, pressing this button will allow you to stop printing or processing the current job. Displays the next menu or item.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Before You Start Indicators Three indicators show the following printer's status. Indicators Printer Status • Printer is warming up. POWER READY ERROR • Printer is ready for printing. POWER READY ERROR • Printer is receiving data, printing or data remains in the POWER memory.

  • Page 11: Minimum Space Requirements

    350 mm (13.8") shipment. For right side door Toner cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) Printer includes free starter toner cartridges that yield 2,500 pages (based on 5% page coverage per color). Color print cartridge Black print cartridge...

  • Page 12: Options And Supplies

    Distributed by Panasonic Digital Document Company A Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Secaucus, NJ 07094 Supplies Use of supplies other than genuine Panasonic supplies can damage the printer. This will void the warranty of the printer. Description KX-CLTC1...

  • Page 13: Setup

    Setup Setup Setting up the Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges Open the toner door and remove the sealing tapes. Open the plastic bags and take out the toner cartridges. Shake the toner cartridges several times. Insert the toner cartridges in the appropriately labeled slots.
  • Page 14 Setup Holding the color print cartridge with the protective tray, match the arrow marks ( ) then insert the color print cartridge halfway into the printer. Firmly push the color print cartridge until it snaps into place. • Store the protective tray for repacking in future.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Printer To A Computer

    • When the tray cover is opened or the multi-purpose tray Power cord is used, you cannot pull the media tray out of the printer. Be sure to push the multi-purpose tray and close the tray cover before you pull the media tray out of the printer or open the front door.
  • Page 16 • Reusing media (used paper or jammed paper) that has been fed through the printer once can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. Place media with the print side up under the hooks in the tray.

  • Page 17: Installing The Kx-Cl500/Kx-Cl510 Software

    Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP on the printer You need to set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for the printer. It can be set by using one of the following three methods. • Using the DHCP server •...
  • Page 18 When using the Parallel Interface Cable When you install the printer driver and utilities using the parallel interface cable, be sure to turn off the printer or not to connect the printer with a parallel interface cable to avoid the Plug and Play installation.
  • Page 19 Quit all applications. Insert the printer CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Exit the Panasonic Setup window to setup the USB port first. Turn the printer on (see “Power On” on page 29). The Wizard window appears. Go to the following step depending on the operating system.
  • Page 20 Setup (For Windows Me) (1) Click on the Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) check button and click [Next>]. (2) Click on the Search for the best drive for your device(Recommended) check button and Specify a location check box and click [Browse]. (3) Select WINME folder [D (CD-ROM drive letter):\USB\WINME] and click [OK].
  • Page 21 To install utilities software, double click My computer icon, then double click the drive (example D:) for CD- ROM. The Panasonic Setup window is displayed. Click Automated Printer Setup. If the Purchase Information window is displayed, select the shop where you purchased the printer and click [Next >].

  • Page 22: Installing Applications

    Click [Continue]. The KX-CL510 Installer window is displayed. Click Easy Install and select Custom Install. If you find the shop where you purchased the printer, click on its check box. If you cannot find the shop where you purchased the printer, select Easy Install from the Installation type.

  • Page 23: Printer Driver

    Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the installation. NOTE: • For best results any job sent to the printer should be sent using the Adobe driver and the KX-CL510 PPD. Provide the installer to all users who send jobs.
  • Page 24 Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP on the printer You need to set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for the printer. It can be set by using one of the following three methods. • Using the DHCP server •...
  • Page 25 Setup For Mac OS X 10.1 - Mac OS X 10.2 Before you can use a printer, you must add it in the Print Center. If you want to select the KX-CL510 in the Print Center, be sure the printer is connected to the network and turned it on in advance (see “Power On”...
  • Page 26 For Mac OS X 10.1 Step 1: Setting the PostScript printer driver Before you can use a printer, you must add it in the Print Center. If you want to select the KX-CL510 in the Print Center, be sure you connect the printer and your Macintosh using a USB interface cable and turn the printer on (see “Power On”...

  • Page 27: Using The Manuals

    ATM folder. This application can be used to transfer Type 1 fonts to the printer's memory or hard disk drive, or to manage fonts on the printer. Manual downloading of fonts not already provided on the printer eliminates the need for automatic downloading of fonts used by a document, which speeds printing.

  • Page 28: Removing The Kx-Cl500/Kx-Cl510 Software

    Refer to the Help of the Acrobat Reader for details on its operation. Removing the KX-CL500/ KX-CL510 Software If you need to remove the KX-CL500/KX-CL510 software, perform the following steps. For Windows Click [Start], move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic, and Panasonic KX-CL500 or Panasonic KX-CL510.

  • Page 29: Power On

    POWER indicator will start blinking and “Power Save” will be displayed on the printer LCD panel. • When you turn on the printer for the first time, it will take about 5 minutes to fill the printer with toner. When the process is completed, the printer's LCD will display “Ready”.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Color Density (Color Calibration)

    Setup Adjusting the Color Density (Color Calibration) The printer panel provides an interface to adjust the density of the toner applied to the media. This feature compensates for the changes that can occur as environmental conditions change, replacement of accumulator unit and/or print cartridge.
  • Page 31 Setup Adjusting the Density for All Colors Simultaneously Press MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button on the printer panel. Press (CONTINUE) button until Color Calibration menu is displayed. Press ENTER button. Calibration Offset item menu appears. Press ENTER button. 0* (-5 to 5) selection menu appears.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    This number is available within the U.S. only. Panasonic Digital Document Company A Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (PSC) Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infateria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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