Panasonic KX-P8420 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic KX-P8420 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-P8420 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KX-P8420
Model No.
Please carefully read the Operating Instructions and the
Drivers and Utilities Reference Guide
before
operating. Keep this CD-ROM in the protective case.
Do not expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight or extreme heat and do not scratch or smudge the surface of
the CD-ROM.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions KX-P8420 Model No. Please carefully read the Operating Instructions and the Drivers and Utilities Reference Guide before operating. Keep this CD-ROM in the protective case. Do not expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight or extreme heat and do not scratch or smudge the surface of...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P8420 Color Laser Printer. The serial number is located on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, record the number below and keep this book along with your proof of purchase, in the event of a theft or for future reference.
  • Page 3 Acrobat® Reader copyright ©1987-1997 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. The operating instructions are subject to change without notice. © Electronics for Imaging, Inc. 1998 © Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1998 ® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY...
  • Page 4: Efi Standard Software License Agreement

    EFI STANDARD SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Electronics for Imaging, Inc. grants to you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the software and accompanying documentation (“Software”) included with the Fiery® server you have purchased, including without limitation the PostScript® software provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated. You may: a.
  • Page 5 Remedies Unauthorized use, copying or disclosure of the Software, Coded Font Programs, Typefaces, Trademarks or accompanying documentation will result in automatic termination of this license and will make available to Electronics for Imaging other legal remedies. Limited Warranty And Disclaimer Electronics for Imaging warrants that, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery to you, the Software under normal use will perform without significant errors that make it unusable.
  • Page 6 Third Party Beneficiary You are hereby notified that Adobe Systems Incorporated, a California corporation located at 1585 Charleston Road, Mountain View, California 94039-7900 (“Adobe”) is a third-party beneficiary to this Agreement to the extent that this Agreement contains provisions which relate to your use of the Fonts, the Coded Font Programs, the Typefaces and the Trademarks licensed hereby.
  • Page 7 Automated 24-hour support via Fax back Electronic bulletin board World Wide Web Technical & Driver Support Technical Support Calls Helpful Phone Numbers CALL 1-800-742-8086 ask for COLOR CALL 1-800-222-0584 CALL 1-800-833-9626 CALL 1-888-744-2424 CALL 1-888-744-2424 CALL 1-800-222-0584 CALL 1-201-863-7845 http://www.panasonic.com/alive...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Before You Features of the KX-P8420 ......Start System requirements ....... .
  • Page 9 Configuring the NetWare server....... . . Setting up a KX-P8420 print queue ......
  • Page 10 Installing the Adobe PostScript printer driver ..... . . Setting up the KX-P8420 in the Chooser ......
  • Page 11 Index ..............Calibrating the printer using VisualCal ......
  • Page 12: For Your Safety

    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 13: Moving The Unit

    For Your Safety Moving the unit The printer weighs approximately 48.2 kg {106.2 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. Turn the power off and remove the power cord when handling the unit.
  • Page 14: Caution Labels

    For Your Safety Caution labels DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VARNING: PELIGRO: Cuando se abre y se Osynlig laser- invalida el bloqueo, se strålning när denna producen radiaciones del är öppnad och invisibles de láser.
  • Page 15 FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each 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 16: Cautions

    Before You Start Chapter 1 Cautions Before you set up your new printer, please read the following information. To avoid problems, do not use the equipment under the following conditions: • Direct exposure to sunlight • Extremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10˚C to 32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)]...
  • Page 17 Too much media/document which exceeds the limit mark on the guide of the tray. • Front/right/left doors opened while the printer is operating; it may cause a media jam. • Any toner other than genuine Panasonic toner. It may damage the printer. Before You Start Not genuine toner...
  • Page 18: Cd-Rom

    Before You Start CD-ROM To prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROMs: • Do not touch or write on the surface of the disc. • Do not leave the disc out of the protective case. • Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near heat sources. •...
  • Page 19: Static Electricity Damage

    Waste disposal method To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component. • The interface connectors—parallel and optional network •...
  • Page 20: Before You Start

    High speed Easy operation Networking and client capabilities The KX-P8420 Color Printer provides fast, high-quality color printing on plain paper, plus the ease of operation and high performance you expect from a laser printer, including the following. • Resolution—maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi (with optional additional memory) •...
  • Page 21: Color Capabilities

    Photographic • Presentation • Transparency Using the PostScript driver an image’s RGB data can be also converted to the color space and gamut of the KX-P8420 printer using RGB source profiles. Profiles available include: • EFIRGB • sRGB (PC) •...
  • Page 22: Fiery Webtools

    See “Installing additional memory” on Features and functionality available to printers operating in a networked environment. See “Installing network cards” on Fiery WebTools are utilities that enable users to manage the KX-P8420 from the Internet or your company’s intranet: •...
  • Page 23: System Requirements

    (page 202) It does not enable to connect KX-P8420 to Macintosh computer directly. The data is printed through the Ethernet Card installed in the KX-P8420. Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1 (hereafter Windows 3.1) Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system, and Microsoft®...
  • Page 24: Minimum Space Requirements

    Before You Start Minimum space requirements Power source 45 cm (17.7") Multi-purpose tray opening space Left • The voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the back of the unit).
  • Page 25: Unpacking

    Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment. 1. Printer (Color imaging unit, Fuser unit and Media tray are included.) 2. Toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) 3. Power cord 4.
  • Page 26: Part Names

    Before You Start Part names Front side view Front door (See Rear side view Power switch (See page 37.) page 29.) Color imaging unit (See Slot cover for optional Network card (See AC inlet Parallel interface (See page 36.) connector (See page 36.)
  • Page 27: Front Panel Overview

    The printer LCD has two 24-character lines to display the printer’s status/ error messages or menu settings. MENU /EXIT CANCEL The activity lights indicate the status of the printer. They have the following meanings: This light Ready indicator—Lit when the printer is on-line (ready READY...
  • Page 28: Buttons

    When entering numbers, CONTINUE increments to the next number. When using the Semi Automatic Duplexing function in the printer driver, after odd pages are printed, even pages are printed by pressing this key. Enter button—Accepts an option and advances to the ENTER next choice in menu mode.
  • Page 29: Printer Setup

    Setting up the printer Preparing the color imaging unit This chapter describes setting up the KX-P8420 Color Printer, connecting it to a PC compatible computer, and powering on the printer. It also includes print area specifications, guidelines for using the multi-purpose tray (MPT), and instructions on using the front panel.
  • Page 30: Setting Up The Output Tray

    Close the front door. Make sure that you have enough room for the output tray and that it is easy to access. To set up the output tray: Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against the printer.
  • Page 31: Installing The Toner Cartridges

    Lower the tray to the operating position. The toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter cartridges. They are installed in exactly the same manner as the optional cartridges; the only difference is that the starter cartridges have less toner. The page life expectancy is 3,000 pages, based on a 5% image area.
  • Page 32 Printer Setup Open the right side door. CAUTION: • Do not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute; the color imaging unit will be exposed to light and could be damaged. Insert the toner cartridge in the appropriately labeled slot.
  • Page 33: Loading Media

    If you have the 2nd cassette feeder installed and you wish to use the automatic cassette-switching feature (for a large print job, for example), make sure that all trays in the printer are the same media type and size. •...
  • Page 34 Printer Setup To load paper or transparencies: Pull the media tray out of the printer. Remove all packaging materials from inside the media tray; refer to the instruction sheet attached to the tray. Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place.
  • Page 35: Connecting The Printer To A Computer

    Do not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam. Slide the media tray completely into the slot. Only one PC compatible computer can be directly connected to your printer. Printer Setup...
  • Page 36: Using A Parallel Interface Cable

    The actual connector on the computer may differ depending on the manufacturer of the computer. • If the cable is connected to the PC via a printer buffer or selector, the printer may not print. Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to...
  • Page 37: Power On

    The Ready indicator on the printer starts flashing and Initializing is displayed on the printer’s front panel. After approximately 5 minutes, the printer’s Ready indicator is lit and Ready is displayed on the printer’s front panel. The printer is ready for printing.
  • Page 38: Margins And Print Area

    You may need to adjust the page margins in the application software to match the print area. The following table and illustrations show the page sizes, the largest print areas, and the margins for the media sizes supported on this printer. Media Page Size...
  • Page 39: Loading Media In The Multi-Purpose Tray

    You should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with one-sided printing. For details, see “Two-sided printing” on Setting media thickness switch: Because the printer accommodates various media weights from the multi- purpose tray, media thickness can be manually selected for the most reliable paper-picking. Follow these steps: a) Open the left side door.
  • Page 40 Close the left side door. Loading Paper, Transparency: NOTE: • Reusing media that has been fed through the printer (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. For detailed information on media, see “Media” on Set the media thickness switch a) Open the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 41 Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi- purpose tray. The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the left guide, or it may cause a media jam. Printer Setup...
  • Page 42 Insert the envelope with the short end entering the printer first and the printing side facing up. The edge where the stamp will be located enters the printer last. From your computer, use the printer driver to choose Envelope from the Paper Size menu and Paper Source menu.
  • Page 43 first. The height of labels should not exceed the limit mark on the guide. Choose MPT Label as the paper source in the Paper tab of the printer driver. NOTE: •...
  • Page 44: Using The Front Panel

    Printer Setup Using the front panel Status messages The printer’s front panel enables you to set options and view the status of the printer and print jobs. This section provides information about: • Status messages and error messages • Top-level menus you can access from the front panel •...
  • Page 45: Error Messages

    Some of these menus (Parallel Port Setup, Network Port Setup, and Network Protocol Setup) are used to configure the printer’s initial Setup, which must be completed before users can send jobs to the printer. For information on performing the initial Setup from the front panel, see page 106.
  • Page 46 Printer Setup Choose To specify Enable entering E NERGY mode which can reduce the total power consumption of the printer to less than 35 watts. Parallel Port Enable printing through the parallel Setup port, set parallel port timeout, specify data mode.
  • Page 47: Printing Pages From The Front Panel

    The PostScript Font List print out the list of available printer fonts. You can print a Test Print before you set up the KX-P8420—or at any other time from the Ready or the Ready(Sleep) screen. To print a Test Print: Turn on the printer and allow it to warm up.
  • Page 48: The Front Panel

    Press the Continue/Forward (or Cancel/Left ) button until you see Configuration Page or PS Font List in the window and press the Enter button. The KX-P8420 prints a Configuration Page or PostScript Font List. Page: 1 PostScript Font List Printer Name: KX-P8420...
  • Page 49: Network Connections

    “Chapter 6 Setup from the Front Panel and WebSetup”. This section describes the types of network connections supported by the KX-P8420. Optional network cards are available from your Panasonic dealer. For more information on upgrade options, see • Thinnet (thin coaxial cable or 10Base2) Uses an external transceiver (media access unit, or MAU) to attach to the AUI (attachment unit interface) connector on the printer.
  • Page 50: Connecting The Printer To A Network

    Parallel port NOTE: • Shut off the printer before connecting it to any network device Ethernet connection should be made to the printer at a time. To connect a thinnet cable to the printer: With the printer turned off, connect the MAU transceiver to the AUI connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 51: Token Ring Network Connections

    For Ethernet speed setting, see “Network Port Setup” on The printer supports the shielded twisted pair cable (Category 5 shielded twisted pair cable) that plugs into the RJ-45 jack on the back of the printer. • To prevent possible interference and assure continued FCC compliance, do not remove the cover from the D-sub connector and always use shielded twisted pair wire with RJ-45 jack.
  • Page 52: Parallel Cable Connection

    Connecting the Printer to a Network Parallel cable connection In addition to receiving print jobs over the network, the printer can accept print jobs directly from an IBM compatible computer through its high-speed, Centronics compatible parallel port. This connection is also advantageous for workstations on dedicated networks using protocols other than AppleTalk, TCP/IP, or IPX.
  • Page 53: Setting Up Tcp/Ip Printing

    NOTE: • On the KX-P8420 printer, numbers are entered from right to left. Press the Continue/Forward button to scroll through numbers from 0 to 9. Press the Cancel/Left button to accept a number and move to the next.
  • Page 54 Enter to advance to the Subnet Mask screen. Use the Continue/Forward button to select a number as the Subnet Mask value for the KX-P8420. Press Cancel/Left button to accept a number and move to the left—to the next number.
  • Page 55: Unix Server Print Queues

    NOTE: • In these examples, KX-P8420 is used as the printer name (the IP host name), and KX-P8420q is used to indicate the KX-P8420 Print queue. Since the printer supports only one TCP/IP (lpr) connection at a time, you can use the same name for the hostname and the queuename.
  • Page 56 Print or Hold queues (rp name: xjprint and xjhold), they can only receive print jobs over the Direct connection. Use the rp name xjdirect if your KX-P8420 has no hard disk, or is configured with less than 32 MB of memory.
  • Page 57 On each workstation that will print to the printer, log into the UNIX system as the root user. At the UNIX prompt, type lpsystem -t bsd KX-P8420 This tells your system that the printer is a print server of bsd (Berkeley Software Distribution) type.
  • Page 58: Verifying The Tcp/Ip Network Connection

    TCP/IP network connection Before a device on a TCP/IP network can send print jobs to the printer, the printer must be given a valid IP address and subnet mask, as well as a gateway address, if applicable. The printer is given these addresses in the printer’s Network Protocol Setup.
  • Page 59: Setting Up Tcp/Ip Clients For Printing

    As support cannot be guaranteed for all versions, use the versions specified above for best results. To access Fiery WebTools, enter the IP address or DNS name of the KX-P8420 as a URL in the Internet browser. For more information, see page...
  • Page 60: Printing And Administering Print Jobs

    Once the printer has been properly installed on the TCP/IP network, users should be able to send print jobs to the KX-P8420 from most applications. UNIX clients also commonly use UNIX printing commands to print PostScript files and text files to the printer.
  • Page 61: Setting Up Ipx (Novell) Printing

    English extension (_print, _hold or _direct), even if any language’s NetWare server is used. When the KX-P8420 is configured to connect to a NetWare server, it polls the NetWare server for jobs in each of its queues. If jobs are found, they are transferred over the network to the matching connection: Print to Print, Direct to Direct.
  • Page 62: Configuring The Netware Server

    NetWare file server. • The name to assign to the KX-P8420 Direct, Print or Hold queue. If you are defining a Hold queue, the last five characters must be _hold. You need to set up at least one print queue on the NetWare server for jobs that will be printed by the printer.
  • Page 63 Novell Directory Services (NDS). To provide backward compatibility with Novell 3.1x services, Novell 4.x servers use Bindery Emulation to “act” like a Novell 3.1x server. To set up the NetWare 4.x server for printing to the printer, you must do the following: •...
  • Page 64 Connecting the Printer to a Network Use the down arrow key to select Maintenance/ Selective Install. The Installation Options menu is displayed. Select NCF Files Options. In the menu of available NCF files, select EDIT AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
  • Page 65 Use the same command that you entered in the autoexec.ncf file (see step 7 in the previous procedure). If you can reboot the NetWare server, the set command is loaded automatically. You are ready to set up the KX-P8420 print server and print queue. See the next section for details.
  • Page 66: Setting Up A Kx-P8420 Print Queue

    NetWare Print Console, a NetWare utility that is stored in NetWare’s PUBLIC directory. To set up the NetWare server for printing to the KX-P8420: Log in to the NetWare server as the Supervisor. At the NetWare MS-DOS prompt, type pconsole The Available Options menu is displayed.
  • Page 67 Connecting the Printer to a Network Press the Insert key, type a name for the new print server, and press the Enter key. Then press the Esc key. You must select this print server later as the NetWare Print Server in WebSetup>Network Setup.
  • Page 68 6 The server name you select will appear in the Queue Servers list. You have associated the selected printer queue with the print server you created in step Press the Esc key to exit all PCONSOLE windows.
  • Page 69: Setting Up Netware Windows Clients

    • Install the PS printer driver on each Windows workstation. • Configure the printer driver to print to a print queue on a Novell file server. For instructions on installing the appropriate printer driver for your system “Chapter 4 Installing Software for Windows”.
  • Page 70: Setting Up Fiery Webtools

    Setting up Fiery WebTools Fiery WebTools allow you to manage your KX-P8420 remotely from the Internet or from your company’s intranet. The KX-P8420 has its own home page, from which you are able to select from a variety of functions including Status, Fiery WebSpooler, WebLink, Fiery WebDownloader, and Fiery WebSetup.
  • Page 71 Connecting the Printer to a Network • If Java Applet is not set to Enable, you can not access the Fiery WebTools. Follow the next steps: Netscape 4.x 1. Select Preferences in the Edit menu. The Preferences window appears. 2. Select Advanced in the Category.
  • Page 72 Make sure the workstation is installed with an Internet browser. Launch the Internet browser. Enter the IP address or DNS name of the printer in the browser’s URL line. The printer’s home page appears. For more information on using Fiery WebTools, see page 112 Jobs”...
  • Page 73: Setting Up Windows 95 Clients For Smb Printing

    To set up SMB printing on Windows 95: From the Start menu, choose Settings, and click Printers. Select the Panasonic KX-P8420 printer icon, and choose Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab in the Properties window and click Add Port.
  • Page 74 32 MB of memory, only the Direct printer icon will be available. If the Hold queue is specified, all jobs sent to the printer will be held on the printer’s hard disk and will be visible in the WebSpooler window until they are printed or deleted.
  • Page 75 Connecting the Printer to a Network In the Add Port dialog box, verify that the network path is correct and click OK. To confirm the connection, click the General tab in the Properties dialog box. Click Print Test Page and click OK.
  • Page 76: Setting Up Windows Nt 4.0 Clients For Smb Printing

    To set up SMB printing on Windows NT 4.0: From the Start menu, choose Settings, and click Printers. Select the Panasonic KX-P8420 printer icon, and choose Properties from the File menu. Click the Ports tab in the Properties window and click Add Port.
  • Page 77: Installing Software For Windows

    files from the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM to the location of your choice. Use this method, for example, to copy printer drivers to a server on your network, or to a floppy disk.
  • Page 78: Chapter 4 Installing The Postscript Printer Driver For Windows

    PostScript printer driver for Windows 95 To set up the KX-P8420 as a PostScript printer you must install the PostScript printer driver v4.2 for Windows 95. This file is included on the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM. If autorun is enabled on your computer, when the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM is inserted in the CD-ROM drive the installer runs automatically, allowing you to specify which files to install on your computer.
  • Page 79 To specify devices installed on the KX-P8420: From the Start menu, choose Settings >Printers. Select the Panasonic KX-P8420 printer icon and select Properties from the File menu. Click the Device Options >Options tab, and specify the devices installed on the printer.
  • Page 80 LPT 1 (Printer Port) or LPT1 (ECP Printer Port). Click Apply. You are now ready to print from your applications to the KX-P8420 with the parallel port. To confirm the connection, print a test page. Click the General tab.
  • Page 81 The following procedure describes how to prepare the computer for printing using IPX protocols. Before you begin: Verify the KX-P8420 has been configured for Novell printing in Network Protocol Setup. For more information about setting up the printer for IPX (Novell) printing, see “Setting up IPX (Novell) printing”...
  • Page 82: Setting Up Postscript Printing With Windows Nt 4.0

    finishes by configuring a particular type of connection between the workstation and the KX-P8420. The PostScript printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM, accordingly, if the KX-P8420 is the first PostScript printer to be used with your system, you will need to install this printer driver from your installation CD or disk for Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 83 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If this is the first PostScript printer installed on your computer and you attempt to install the KX-P8420 PPD, the Files Needed dialog box will appear, prompting you to locate the PostScript driver PSCRIPT.DLL for Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 84: Specifying Installed Devices

    To specify options installed on the KX-P8420: Select Settings >Printers from the Start menu. Click the Panasonic KX-P8420 printer icon and select Properties from the File menu. Click the Device Settings tab, and scroll down to Installable Options.
  • Page 85: Completing The Connection For Windows Nt

    To print from Windows NT 4.0 you need to: • Set up network servers, if any. • Set up the KX-P8420 to accept print jobs from your computer. • Configure a port on each computer with Windows NT 4.0 for the network or connection type.
  • Page 86 Configure the workstation for the TCP/IP connection. Before you continue, ask the system administrator for the IP address assigned to the KX-P8420 and the subnet mask as well as gateway address, if they are used. To prepare the KX-P8420 for TCP/IP and LPR printing: With the KX-P8420 turned off, connect it to the network.
  • Page 87 To set up TCP/IP and LPR printing for Windows NT 4.0: Click the Start button, select Settings, and then click Printers. Click the Panasonic KX-P8420 printer icon, and select Properties from the File menu (or right-click the printer icon, and left-click Properties).
  • Page 88 Add LPR compatible printer dialog box, enter the IP address of the KX-P8420. If your network uses Domain Name Services (DNS), enter the DNS name assigned to the KX-P8420 instead of the IP address. Press Tab and type the internal name of the KX-P8420 in lowercase letters.
  • Page 89: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver For Windows 3.1

    Select the Panasonic KX-P8420 from the Add Unlisted or Updated Printer dialog box and click OK. The necessary files are installed from the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM to your hard disk. When installation is complete, the Panasonic KX-P8420 on LPT1: appears in the Installed Printers list.
  • Page 90: Specifying Installed Devices

    In the Control Panel window, double-click the Printers icon. In the Printers dialog box, select the Panasonic KX-P8420 on LPT1: in the Installed Printers list, and click Setup. In the Panasonic KX-P8420 on LPT1: dialog box, click the Features tab.
  • Page 91: Completing The Connection For Windows 3.1

    To print to a file, select FILE. Printing to a file is useful if the KX-P8420 is not at your site. However, if you select the FILE port, you cannot print to a printer until you select a network or printer port. (In some applications, you can select the FILE port from the application’s Print dialog box;...
  • Page 92 The following procedure describes how to prepare the computer for printing using IPX protocols. Before you begin: Verify the KX-P8420 has been configured for Novell printing in Network Protocol Setup. For more information about setting up the printer for IPX (Novell) printing, see “Setting up IPX (Novell) printing”...
  • Page 93 If you are printing to a file, select FILE. Printing to a file is useful if the printer is not at your site. However, if you select the FILE port, you cannot print to a printer until you select a network or printer port.
  • Page 94: Installing Additional Software For Windows Users

    You can also select which additional files to install during a Custom installation procedure, or you can copy the additional files from the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM to a directory of your choice as they are needed. NOTE: •...
  • Page 95 When a Typical installation is performed all the files needed to install Adobe ATM for Windows 95 are copied to the KX-P8420 directory. Windows 3.1 users must manually copy the ATM files on the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM to their hard drive (double-click the install.exe in the atm_31 folder).
  • Page 96: Color Reference

    DOS prompt through parallel port by copy command (ex. copy cmyk_ref.ps prn). If the file has not already been installed in the Panasonic KX-P8420 directory on your hard disk drive, you can copy it from the English>Clrfiles directory on the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM to a directory of your choice.
  • Page 97 It specifies hundreds of spot colors, each identified with a unique number. Each PANTONE color is simulated on the printer by printing an appropriate combination of process (CMYK) colors. The ability to simulate PANTONE colors is a basic form of color management.
  • Page 98: Removing The Kx-P8420 Software

    Installing Software for Windows Removing the KX-P8420 software Follow the instructions below to remove the KX-P8420 software from your Windows system: To remove the KX-P8420 software with Windows 3.1: From the Program Manager, double-click the Main icon. Double-click the Control Panel icon.
  • Page 99 Programs >Panasonic KX-P8420 >Uninstall Panasonic KX-P8420. In the dialog box that appears, click Yes. Follow the instructions on your screen. NOTE: • To remove the Panasonic KX-P8420 printer icon from the Printers window, click the icon and select Delete from the File menu.
  • Page 100: General Steps For Installing Macintosh Software

    This chapter describes installing printer driver software and setting up printing on a Macintosh computer. Instructions for setting up additional software provided on the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM are included at the end of this chapter. Serial port printing (LocalTalk) from Macintosh computers is not supported by the KX-P8420 Color Printer.
  • Page 101: Installing Macintosh Printing Software

    Click Restart in the dialog box informing you that installation is complete. NOTE: • For best results any job sent to the KX-P8420 should be sent using the Adobe driver and the KX-P8420 PPD. Provide the installer to all users who send jobs. Installing Macintosh Software...
  • Page 102: Setting Up The Kx-P8420 In The Chooser

    Chooser After you install the printer driver and printer description file, you need to set up the KX-P8420 in the Chooser. This section describes how to set up the KX-P8420 with the Adobe PostScript printer driver. To set up the KX-P8420 in the Chooser: In the Chooser, ensure AppleTalk is enabled.
  • Page 103: Installing The Kx-P8420 Colorsync Profile

    The Adobe PostScript 8.5.1 driver can convert RGB colors of a file to a specified CMYK device target using ColorSync Color Management. The KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM includes a ColorSync profile for the KX-P8420. This profile is optimal for color conversions for the KX-P8420 printer.
  • Page 104 Printer pop-up menu in the Print dialog box. Select ColorSync Color Matching or PostScript Color Matching from the Print Color pop-up menu. Select KX-P8420 Color Printer ICC from the Printer Profile pop-up menu. Click Save Settings to save the changes to the settings in the dialog box.
  • Page 105: Installing Additional Software For Macintosh Users

    KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM. Copy fonts files from PS3 Fonts folder on the KX-P8420 Driver & Utility CD-ROM to the System Folder of your Macintosh hard drive. Note that fonts files need to be moved to specific locations (Fonts folder of the System Folder);...
  • Page 106: Initial Setup From The Front Panel

    Initial Setup from the front panel This chapter describes how to configure the printer’s Setup options. The settings you specify in Setup determine user access to the printer, printing defaults applied to jobs, and general system settings. Some Setup options are specified during an initial Setup from the printer’s front panel;...
  • Page 107: Energy Star

    Port Setup and do not change the settings in Network Protocol Setup, you have to turn off and on the printer. Before you set up the printer for a Novell IPX network, be sure you have set up the Novell servers as described in “Setting up IPX (Novell) printing” on...
  • Page 108 Detect may not correctly detect. If it happens, specify the correct speed in this menu or from WebSetup. B) When the Token Ring card is installed in the printer: Token Ring Setup Press the Enter button to view Token Ring network options.
  • Page 109: Network Protocol Setup

    Token Ring IP Address [127.000.000.001*] Use this option to assign the printer an Ethernet or Token Ring IP address. Press the Continue/Forward button to increment a value. Press the Cancel/ Left button to accept a value and move to the next number to be entered.
  • Page 110 The following option is displayed only if AppleTalk is enabled. AppleTalk Zone Select the AppleTalk zone in which you want the printer to appear. If you do not select a zone, the printer is assigned to the default AppleTalk zone.
  • Page 111: Language Setup

    To advance to the next screen, press the Enter button. Enable IPX/SPX? Yes/No [No*] Select Yes if you have an IPX (Novell) network connected to the printer. Note that you can enable AppleTalk, TCP/IP, and IPX (Novell) communication simultaneously. The panel language setup menus are used to select a language for the front panel.
  • Page 112: Completing Setup From Fiery Websetup

    The procedures described in “Setting up Fiery WebTools” on To use the Fiery WebTools via the Internet or your site’s intranet, you need an Internet browser and the IP address or DNS name of the KX-P8420. To access Fiery WebSetup: Start up your Internet browser application.
  • Page 113 Setup from the Front Panel and WebSetup Click WebSetup. If a password has been set on the printer, you are prompted to enter it before you can access Fiery WebSetup. The options that you can specify from Fiery WebSetup are grouped into three categories: System Setup, Network Setup, and Printer Setup.
  • Page 114: System Setup

    Edit the default name here. This is the name you should enter when you configure a connection to the printer over AppleTalk. Print Start Page—The KX-P8420 does not have Start Page. So please ignore this setting. Enable Printed Queue—If your printer has a hard disk drive installed, select this option to create a storage location on the hard disk for the most recent print jobs.
  • Page 115 Verify New Password text field as you have entered in the Enter New Password text field. NOTE: • By default no password is set on the KX-P8420. It is recommended that a password be set to protect the printer from accidental or incorrect changes to printer Setup settings.
  • Page 116: Network Setup

    Port Setup tab The options that you can set from the Port Setup tab are described below. Enable Ethernet—Enable this option if the KX-P8420 is to be connected to an Ethernet network. Transmission Speed—Select Auto Detect if your network environment is mixed, or select the speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) of the network to which the KX-P8420 is attached.
  • Page 117 Enabling this option is required to print PostScript files in binary format (not ASCII); under normal circumstances, this option should not be enabled. When this option is enabled, the KX-P8420 uses the parallel port timeout value to determine when the end of the file has been reached.
  • Page 118 The options that you can set from the Protocol Setup tab are described below. The KX-P8420 can accept jobs via TCP/IP (over either Ethernet or Token Ring), AppleTalk, and IPX/SPX simultaneously. To configure the KX-P8420, choose each protocol and enter the settings for that protocol.
  • Page 119 KX-P8420 is shipped with the IP address set to the loopback address, (127.0.0.1) which is an internal address used for network checking. If you plan to print with TCP/IP, you must first assign the KX-P8420 a unique network IP address. For information about setting up printing with TCP/IP, see “Setting up TCP/IP printing”...
  • Page 120 Select Zone— The KX-P8420 searches the network for AppleTalk zones in your network segment. Scroll through the list to select the AppleTalk zone in which you want the KX-P8420 to appear. If your segment has only one zone, the KX-P8420 is assigned to that zone automatically.
  • Page 121 120. A) PServer Setup (NDS Configuration) In initial setup, the KX-P8420 was connected to the network and an NDS directory tree, with a Printer, a Print Server, and one or more Print Queue objects for KX-P8420 jobs was configured (see changes to that setup through WebSetup.
  • Page 122 Setup from the Front Panel and WebSetup Select the new NDS tree and click Add. Your new NDS tree selection automatically overwrites any previous tree selection. If you change the NDS tree selection and there are also current Bindery settings, you are alerted that they will be deleted.
  • Page 123 Use Bindery Setup if you have already configured one or more bindery servers (file servers running NetWare 3.x or NetWare 4.x in bindery emulation) with a Print Server and a Print Queue for KX-P8420 jobs (see page 66). Before entering bindery settings, be sure the KX-P8420 is connected to the network and the NetWare file server is running.
  • Page 124 Setup from the Front Panel and WebSetup To set up the Bindery Setup: Click the Bindery Setup button to display the Add Connections window. The Novell Setup window appears. Click the server you want to add. Click Add. The Add Server window appears. Enter your user name and password.
  • Page 125 Enable Windows Printing Service— Enable this option to enable SMB (Server Message Block), the file and printer sharing protocol built into Windows. Enabling SMB allows the KX-P8420 to be listed on the network so that Windows clients can print to a particular print connection (Hold, Print, or Direct) on the KX-P8420 without any other networking software.
  • Page 126: Printer Setup

    IP Address—Enter the IP address of the WINS Server. NOTE: • The Enable LPD Printing Service and Enable Web Services options are not in effect for the KX-P8420. In Printer Setup, you specify PostScript printing option settings from the PS Setup tab. To set PostScript printing options:...
  • Page 127: Saving Your Settings And Exiting Fiery Websetup

    PS Setup tab The options that you can set from the PS Setup tab are described below. Print to PS Error—Specify whether the KX-P8420 should print the available portion of a print job when it encounters a PostScript error. Select Yes to print an extra page with PostScript error messages.
  • Page 128: Color Calibration

    Where color accuracy and consistency are crucial, regular calibration of the KX-P8420 is necessary. The color output of your KX-P8420 color printer is adjusted using three different methods: Bias Adjustment, VisualCal, and ColorWise Color Adjustment.
  • Page 129 The printer’s Bias Adjustment feature provides basic control over the printer’s color production. The Bias Adjustment screens, accessible via the front panel, allow you to override the printer’s current toner density and brightness settings. Using the Bias Adjustment and calibration offset controls, you can increase or decrease the density of cyan, magenta, yellow or black, and increase or decrease the overall brightness of all toner colors.
  • Page 130 Color Calibration Current color density settings The current density setting for each color is indicated by the line enclosure on the Color Calibration Page. Color Calibration Page:...
  • Page 131 To compare current setting with the color density samples: Compare the current color density settings on the Color Calibration Page with the color density samples on the Color Calibration Card to see if they match. Place the Color Calibration Page on at least 2 sheets of clean white paper in a well-lighted area.
  • Page 132 Color Calibration To perform Bias Adjustment: If you wish to adjust the density for all colors simultaneously, perform the following, then go to 1) Repeat steps 1 through 3 in “To print a color calibration page:” on Calibration Offset is displayed in the LCD panel. 2) Press the Enter button.
  • Page 133 If you are not satisfied with the current color density settings, repeat the steps above. NOTES: • Changes made using Bias Adjustment are retained until the printer is recalibrated. • The color density setting affects the average life of toner.
  • Page 134 30% dot gain field. When all values have been entered, the printer’s toner density and luminosity settings are recalculated.
  • Page 135: Calibrating The Printer Using Visualcal

    When the screen displays Endpoint Page on the first line and Print on the second line, press the Enter button. Wait for the VisualCal Limits and 30% Match page to be printed. You will use this page to reset the printer’s toner density and luminosity settings. Black Start:...
  • Page 136 Color Calibration When the screen displays Black Low, begin the process of specifying Low and High values for each of the four toner colors, and a value for the 30% Match. Follow the instructions provided on the Limits and 30% Match page. For startpoints and endpoints: —Locate the leftmost circle you can distinguish from its background.
  • Page 137: Gray Balance

    The Gray Balance page is printed and Best Patch (row) appears. VisualCal Gray Balance PURPOSE: The gray patch you select is used by the printer to balance all colors. HOW TO USE THIS PAGE: Locate the color patch that best matches the gray that surrounds all the patches.
  • Page 138 Enter button. The Color Test menu appears. If it is not acceptable, repeat the steps 5 and 6. Example for selecting the most acceptable patch: Row=+4 Column=Y CURRENT GRAY BALANCE CALIBRATION OF YOUR PRINTER Most acceptable patch Row : +4 Column : Y...
  • Page 139 Changes screen that appears, and press the Enter button to recalibrate the printer based on the previously entered values. If you are not satisfied with the printer’s calibration based on the new values, select No from the Apply Changes screen that appears. Or if you want to reset the calibration, select Default.
  • Page 140: Resetting The Visualcal Calibration

    Color Calibration Resetting the VisualCal calibration To reset VisualCal calibration: From Ready or Ready(Sleep), press the Menu button and then press the Continue/Forward button repeatedly to advance to the Visual Calibration menu. Press the Enter button. When the screen displays Endpoint Page on the first line and Print on the second line, press the Enter button.
  • Page 141: Color Adjustment

    The printer’s color adjustment feature provides additional creative control over printer’s color production. The color adjustment screens, accessible via the front panel, allow you to override the printer’s current toner density and brightness settings. Using the color adjustment controls, you can also increase or decrease the brightness of an image, or you can increase or decrease the density of each the following colors: red, yellow, green, cyan, blue or magenta.
  • Page 142 Yes. Press the Enter button. NOTE: • Changes made using Color Adjustment are retained until the printer is recalibrated. Or reset the adjusted colors to the last calibration made using the Reset All to 0 option in the Adjust Color screen; or recalibrate the printer using VisualCal.
  • Page 143: Resetting The Color Adjustment

    Resetting the Color adjustment To reset Color adjustment: From Ready or Ready(Sleep), press the Menu button and then press the Continue/Forward button repeatedly to advance to the Color Adjustment screen. Press the Enter button twice. The Brightness menu appears. Press the Enter button twice. The Adjust Color menu appears.
  • Page 144: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Chapter 8 Cleaning Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended, depending on the environment in which the printer is used. You should clean the printer: • At least once a month • When the printer experiences frequent media jams •...
  • Page 145 Use the green handles to pull out the paper feeder. Gently rotate the paper-pick rollers 180° (the paper-pick rollers are D-shaped) and wipe them with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. a ) Reinsert the paper feeder. b ) Close the left side door. Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 146 To clean the home sensor: If your printer panel displays PRINTER ERROR 30 , clean the home sensor inside the printer. Open the printer’s front door.
  • Page 147 ) Grasping the front green handle, slide the color imaging unit out until it catches. b ) Lift up the left green handle. Pull the color imaging unit out of the printer and cover it to protect it from light exposure. Black belt IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 148 Match the arrow on the right side of the color imaging unit with the arrow on the printer, and slightly push the color imaging unit into the printer. Then release the left handle and push the unit in until it stops.
  • Page 149: User Replaceable Components

    User replaceable components Example A When the printer panel indicates that a supply needs to be replaced, make sure that you have replacement supplies on hand. The printer may continue to print until the supply is completely used up; but then it stops until you replace the indicated supply.
  • Page 150 Refer to * page 149. The starter cartridges that ship with the printer have an average life of approximately 3,000 pages, based on an average of 5% coverage. Specialty media (Transparencies, coated paper, etc.) will result in shortening the life of a consumable to maintain better print quality. When replacing the fuser unit, replace the oil supply roll as well.
  • Page 151 Transfer wearing out Change the Transfer unit soon. When you have just replaced Transfer unit, you must select Yes in the New Transfer Unit menu. See “Maintenance” on Care and Maintenance Printer panel message 80,000 pages page 152. Average life...
  • Page 152: Displaying The Life Of Supplies And Coverage Of Toner

    So the consumable wearing warning message might occur regardless of the displayed values. Page Count —It shows the pages your KX-P8420 has printed since your purchase of the printer. Toner Cartridge —It shows the percentage of CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW and BLACK toner cartridges remaining.
  • Page 153: Image Area

    • MAGENTA: ###% • YELLOW: ###% • BLACK: ###% If the printer has frequent media jams, make sure that you follow these guidelines: • Always use high-quality laser paper and transparencies. See and 209. • Make sure that you load specialty media only in the multi-purpose tray and that you set the media thickness switch to the correct setting for the media used.
  • Page 154 Close the left side door. Remove the media tray. Remove the jammed media from inside the printer. Reinsert the media tray. Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD.
  • Page 155 To clear media jams in the 2nd cassette feeder: Open the lower left side door. Remove the jammed media. Close the lower left side door. Remove the selected media tray (middle or lower media tray). Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 156 Care and Maintenance Remove the jammed media from inside the printer. Reinsert the media tray. Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD. To clear media jams in location B with multi-purpose tray: Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 157 If the jammed media does not go out, proceed to the step 4. SAFETY CAUTION: • The fuser is hot; to avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10 minutes (after opening the front door) for the fuser to cool before touching it.
  • Page 158 ) Holding the green tab on the right, slide the fuser out until the safety catch stops it. c ) Slide the fuser back into the printer. Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser.
  • Page 159 Press the green lever on the left to release the safety catch. a) Hold the fuser as shown below, and slide it out of the printer. b) Close the front door. SAFETY CAUTIONS: •...
  • Page 160 Care and Maintenance Remove the oil supply roll. a) Press out on tabs to unlock the oil supply roll. b) Remove the oil supply roll out of the fuser. NOTE: • If the paper is not jammed in the fuser unit, perform the following. 1.
  • Page 161 a) Turn the fuser’s large green knob clockwise. b) Remove the jammed media. a) Remove the jammed media. b) Replace the cleaning pad. Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 162 Care and Maintenance a) Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser. b) Press down firmly on the oil supply roll to snap both sides into place. NOTE: • If the oiled cloth is loose, rotate the gear (A) clockwise until it is tight.
  • Page 163 Open the front door. b) Slide the fuser back into the printer. a) Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser. b) Close the front door. Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 164 To clear media jams in location D with face down printing: SAFETY CAUTION: • The fuser is hot; to avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10 minutes (after opening the front door) for the fuser to cool before touching it.
  • Page 165 Remove the jammed media from the fuser and the printer. SAFETY CAUTION: • The fuser is hot; to avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before touching it. Close the front door.
  • Page 166 Care and Maintenance To clear media jams in location E: Remove the jammed media from the output tray. Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the front panel. To clear jams with the multi-purpose tray: Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 167: Troubleshooting

    The printer is networked and WebTools are being accessed. Ready indicator is off. The printer is not ready, is disabled, or has detected an error. Error indicator is on. Error occurred that is not user-correctable. Error indicator is The printer has blinking.
  • Page 168 A single color appears The color density is faded. set incorrectly in the printer panel. The toner is almost depleted. A single color has a The toner cartridge is sharp, dark or light almost depleted and vertical streak.
  • Page 169 Trouble Possible Cause A single color shows a The roller in the toner light, repeating cartridge has a slight horizontal line. impression after a long period of storage. Prints are missing fine- The color imaging unit line detail. has reached its useful life.
  • Page 170 45 seconds. If a new color imaging unit does not correct the problem: • Put the old color imaging unit back into the printer. • Repack the new color imaging unit. Replace the fuser.
  • Page 171 Trouble Possible Cause A piece of the printed The fuser’s internal image is missing and roller is not being reappears out of place, consistently oiled or approximately 129 mm the fuser’s internal (5'') down the page. roller is contaminated with toner particles. The surface of the The fuser is near its printed image appears...
  • Page 172 Reinsert the color imaging unit to correct the contact for the main charge grid. Replace the color imaging unit. Replace the transfer unit. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the problem persists, call for service on your printer.
  • Page 173 If you can’t make a print: Trouble Printer not operating. Make sure that you plugged in the printer and turned it on. Make sure that you connected the interface cable(s) properly. More info to come for If the communication link between your these messages.
  • Page 174 Make sure that the media is installed under the hooks at the front of the media tray. If printing on transparencies and your printer has a 2nd Cassette Feeder, make sure that the transparency tray is installed in the upper or middle tray slot.
  • Page 175: Problems With Image Size And Position

    When using the multi-purpose tray, make sure that faded or pieces of you have selected the correct media type in the the image are driver or in the Menu mode of the printer panel. missing; toner on the page is loose. Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 176 Trouble Streaks or spots Most spots are caused by fingerprints or dust introduced into the printer while installing the color imaging unit or loading media. Make sure that the surface where you unpack the color imaging unit, paper, and transparencies is free of dust.
  • Page 177: Front Panel Messages

    Cycle Power. If printer does not function normally, call for service. Install cyan toner cartridge. Replace cyan toner. Cycle Power. If the printer does not function normally, call for service. Hard disk is functioning abnormally. Cycle Power. If printer does not function normally,...
  • Page 178 Close Front or Right door. Open Fuser Unit Fuser unit will need to be replaced soon. wearing out Fuser Unit Install a Panasonic fuser unit. Not installed Fuser Unit Replace the fuser unit. Worn out Imaging Unit Imaging unit will need to be replaced soon.
  • Page 179 Not enough memory to finish printing. Change printing resolution to 600 x 600 dpi if Memory you selected higher resolution. Install additional memory in the printer. Jam at A Clear paper jam. See front door label. (See See front door label Jam at B Clear paper jam.
  • Page 180 Care and Maintenance Message Corrective action/additional information Load Letter Load letter size paper in Middle tray. in Middle tray Load Letter Load letter size paper in Upper tray. in Upper tray Low Black Toner Black toner will need to be replaced soon. Low Cyan Toner Cyan toner will need to be replaced soon.
  • Page 181 Multi-Purpose Tray Add media to multi-purpose tray. Empty NVRAM Error NVRAM hardware error. Cycle Power. If printer does not function normally, call for Settings Changed service. NVRAM Full Hardware error of Flash DIMM. Cycle Power. If printer does not function normally, Settings Lost call for service.
  • Page 182 Printing Printer is printing the Test Page. Test Page Processing Printer is receiving or processing a print job. PS Memory Full Not enough memory to finish printing. Change printing resolution to 600 x 600 dpi if you selected higher resolution.
  • Page 183: Front Panel Service Calls

    A message will be displayed on the front panel until the problem is fixed. If the front panel message includes the instruction, Call for Service, contact an authorized service representative. In addition, if the following conditions occur, turn off and unplug the printer from the outlet and contact a qualified service representative: •...
  • Page 184: Repacking

    Should you need to transport or ship your printer, please follow these instructions. SAFETY CAUTION: • The printer weighs about 48.2 kg {106.2 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. NOTES: • Should you need to send your printer for service, consult your reseller first or Panasonic.
  • Page 185 To prepare the printer for repacking: Turn off the printer; remove the power cord and all interface cables. Remove the media tray(s) from the printer; remove the media from the tray(s). Press down on a media tray’s metal plate. Place the cardboard packing material into the media tray.
  • Page 186 Care and Maintenance a) Open the printer’s front door. b) Loosen the two thumbscrews by turning them counterclockwise. c) Turn the lower green lever 180° counterclockwise. a) Grasping the front green handle, slide the unit out until it catches. b) Lift up the green handle on the left and pull the imaging unit out of the printer.
  • Page 187 Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheet. CAUTION: CAUTION: • Do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than 45 seconds to avoid damage. On the imaging unit, turn the upper lever 90° counterclockwise; this is necessary to protect the imaging unit during shipment.
  • Page 188 Care and Maintenance Insert the imaging unit into the packaging. a) Open the left side door. b) Slide the paper feeder out, using the green handles.
  • Page 189 a) Push in on green tabs to unlock the cover. b) Raise the cover until it catches in the open position. a) Rotate the transfer unit’s green handles up. b) Lift out the transfer unit. Place the transfer unit on newspaper or drop cloth. Rotate the handles down and wrap the transfer unit with a piece of paper and adhesive tape.
  • Page 190 Care and Maintenance Install the plastic cover and insert the transfer unit into a plastic bag and seal the end tightly. Install the transfer unit into the packaging. To pack the toner cartridges: a) Open the right side door. b) Remove a toner cartridge. CAUTION: CAUTION: •...
  • Page 191 Do not use a standard office vacuum; the toner will not be retained by typical vacuum dust collectors. Raise the output tray and secure it to the printer with adhesive tape. Secure the front door, the multi-purpose tray and the left side door to the printer with adhesive tape.
  • Page 192 Care and Maintenance If you have a 2nd Cassette Feeder, lift the printer up and away from the 2nd Cassette Feeder. SAFETY CAUTION: • The printer weighs approximately 41.7 kg {91.9 lbs.} and the 2nd Cassette Feeder weighs approximately 14.3 kg {31.5 lbs.}.
  • Page 193: Upgrade Options

    202) You must remove the printer controller board from the back of the KX-P8420 in order to install or replace the hard disk, add or replace memory, or install a Token Ring or Ethernet network card. To remove the printer controller board:...
  • Page 194 Options Carefully pull the printer controller board out of its slot in the printer. Printer controller board For instructions on installing printer options see: • “Installing a hard disk drive” on • “Installing additional memory” on • “Installing network cards” on...
  • Page 195 To replace the printer controller board: Align the printer controller board with the groove on the back of the printer and carefully slide it back inside the printer. Printer controller board Tighten the two thumbscrews on the printer controller board that you loosened earlier, using a cross-point head (+) screwdriver.
  • Page 196: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Kit contents The following section explains how to install the hard disk drive on the KX-P8420. It also describes how to initialize the new hard disk drive for use from the printer’s front panel. To install the hard disk drive you will need to remove the printer controller board, install the drive and then replace the printer controller board in the printer.
  • Page 197 To install a new hard disk drive: Place the printer controller board on a stable surface. Insert the provided cable into the connector on the printer controller board, directing a projection on the cable against the groove in the connector.
  • Page 198 Options Put the four stand offs of the hard disk drive into the four holes, and secure the hard disk drive on the printer controller board with four screws. Insert the other end of the cable into the connector on the hard disk drive.
  • Page 199: Initializing The Hard Disk

    Installing additional memory Kit contents After you install the hard disk and power on the printer, you may be prompted to initialize the new hard disk drive. If so, follow the directions below: From Ready or Ready(Sleep), press the Menu/Exit button to enter the Setup menus.
  • Page 200: Installing Sdram Dimms

    32 MB configurations, allowing your printer a maximum memory configuration of 80 MB of SDRAM. To install a SDRAM DIMM you will need to remove the printer controller board, install the SDRAM DIMM, then replace the controller board in the printer.
  • Page 201 To install a SDRAM DIMM: Unpack the SDRAM DIMM(s). Do not touch the connector edge on the SDRAM DIMM. Place the printer controller board on a stable surface. Unlatch the lever on the side of the empty socket (J2 or J3).
  • Page 202: Installing Network Cards

    The following section explains how to install either an Ethernet (KX-PNBC5) or Token Ring (KX-PNBC6) network card (illustrated below) on the KX-P8420. It also describes how to configure the printer Setup when the new network card has been installed. Ethernet card To install the network card you will need to do the following: •...
  • Page 203 Installing a network card: Place the printer controller board on a stable surface. a) Use a flat blade screwdriver to gently remove the connector cover on the side of the network card connector. b) Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover on the front bracket, then remove the slot cover.
  • Page 204 Network card [The figure is Ethernet (KX-PNBC5) network card.] Replace the printer controller board in the printer. For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer controller board” on page 193. Connect the printer to a network.
  • Page 205: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Printer This appendix contains specifications for the following: • Printer • Media • Bidirectional Parallel Interface • Controller Printing method Semiconductor Laser Power source Refer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit. Temperature Operating: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Best Print Quality: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
  • Page 206 Appendix Media Paper output Up to 500 sheets [75 g/m (20 lbs.)] Resolution 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (more than or equal to 48 MB SDRAM required) 1200 x 1200 dpi (more than or equal to 48 MB SDRAM required, with SDRAM DIMM option installed) Maximum printing speed 3.5 ppm (Full Color), 14 ppm (Monochrome) at 600 x 600 dpi...
  • Page 207: Paper Weight

    (8.2 " x 13.6 " ) Paper weight The printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling. It is strongly recommended that you always test paper before purchasing it to make sure it provides desirable performance.
  • Page 208 Use multi-purpose tray for second side printing. • Avoid printing photograph or graphic in solid color to prevent paper jamming. It may cause a damage to the printer. • Before printing on the first side, set the unprintable area [at least 15 mm (0.59") in length] on the top of paper.
  • Page 209: Transparencies And Labels

    Transparencies and labels You may also print on transparencies and labels that are made for the printer. Panasonic has tested and found that the following work satisfactorily: OHP transparency: 3M CG3700 Labels: AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165, Avery L7163, Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery L7167, Avery L7168, Avery L7169 •...
  • Page 210 Appendix Envelopes It is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10 laser envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below: High quality envelopes have the following characteristics: • A thin, sharply creased leading edge •...
  • Page 211 Envelopes that have previously been printed on Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may cause damage to your printer. • Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings (as illustrated on left below) •...
  • Page 212 Appendix 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 excess toner. High humidity may also cause the envelope to seal. • Avoid printing below 10°C (50°F) with less than 30% RH. Low temperature with low humidity may cause light printing.
  • Page 213: Bidirectional Parallel Interface

    Bidirectional Parallel Interface The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-C standard. If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take advantage of faster data transfer. Specifications Connector Type IEEE 1284-C type connector Cable Use a shielded cable 1.8 m (5.9 ft) or less in length.
  • Page 214: Controller

    “Return” denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable and is connected to signal ground. • Be sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of the pin is not connected. 133 MHz, R4700 CPU...
  • Page 215: Index

    SDRAM DIMM ....using the printer ....
  • Page 216 Network Setup ....Printer Setup....
  • Page 217 TCP/IP network ....printer use with ..... . .
  • Page 218 167–176 Setting up the printer ....SMB printing ....73–76, Software installation .
  • Page 219 Windows NT 4.0 ..setting up the printer ....10Base2, 5, T Ethernet cable....

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