Panasonic WORKIO DP-CL21 Maintenance And Specifications

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Settings and Printing
User Replaceable Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Upgrade Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
External . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Clearing a Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Jam 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Jam 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Jam 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Jam 4, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Jam 21, 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Jam 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warning / Printer Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Printer LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Repacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
HOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Upgrade Options ........6 Cleaning the Printer........7 External .
  • Page 2: User Replaceable Components

    Settings and Printing User Replaceable Components When the printer panel indicates that a supply needs to be replaced, make sure that you have replacement supplies (see below) on hand. The printer may continue to print until the supply is completely used up.
  • Page 3 (Have the fuser unit available.) (Replace the fuser unit.) Ready, Ready(PCM), Processing, Printing or Power Save etc. is displayed in the upper line of LCD. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Printer panel message (Status)* WTC Full Replace (Status)* PC-Black wearing out...
  • Page 4 (Have the transfer roller available.) (Replace the transfer roller.) Ready, Ready(PCM), Processing, Printing or Power Save etc. is displayed in the upper line of LCD. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Printer panel message (Status)* AU wearing out (Status)* AU Replace (Status)*...
  • Page 5: Waste Disposal Method

    Personal Image Editing System Model No. XX-XXXX Feature: Congratulations on your purchase of the XX-XXXX, the three-in-one solution to today's office needs. This amasing little desktop unit can be used as a : Printer, Scanner, Copier. Printer Specification Printing Method: Semiconductor Laser Electro-Photography...
  • Page 6: Upgrade Options

    It is strongly recommended to install this option if printing documents in Enhance mode or Duplex mode. If the printer is not equipped with the optional memory, the Memory Overflow error may occur and it causes the deterioration of the image quality. Refer to the installation manual included in the option's carton to install it.
  • Page 7: Cleaning The Printer

    • If using the multi-purpose tray or opening the tray cover, 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. Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 8 Settings and Printing Pull the media tray out of the printer while slightly raising its front portion. CAUTION • Be sure to hold the media tray with both hands so you do not drop it. Remove media from the media tray.
  • Page 9 Settings and Printing Pull the delay pad (2) while pushing the tab (1), then remove the delay pad (3). Clean the pad. Turn over the media tray. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 10 Settings and Printing Remove the pickup roller (2) while pushing the tab (1). Wipe the rollers with a lint-free cloth that has been moistened with isopropyl alcohol while rotating it. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 11 Settings and Printing Install the pickup roller. Turn over the media tray and install the delay pad. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 12 Settings and Printing Push the front door release button (1) and open the front door (2). Clean the roller while rotating it. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. 2 2 2 Network Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 13 Settings and Printing If the Automatic Duplex Unit is installed in the printer, pull the lock lever (1) and open the cover (2). Clean the roller while rotating it. Close the cover of the Automatic Duplex Unit. Close the front door.
  • Page 14: Clearing A Jam

    • When a media jam occurs while you are using the multi-purpose tray, 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 15: Jam 1

    Pull the media tray (1) out of the printer. Then remove jammed media (2). • Be sure the tray cover is closed before you pull the media tray out of the printer. Tap the media stack on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing.
  • Page 16 Place media with the print side up under the hooks in the tray •Be sure that the media does not exceed the limit mark. Install the media tray into the printer. CAUTION • Be sure to hold the media tray with both hands so you do not drop it especially when it is fully loaded.
  • Page 17: Jam 2

    • Be sure the tray cover is closed before you open the front door. Open the media guide (1), then grasp both sides of the jammed media and slowly pull it out of the printer (2). Close the front door.
  • Page 18: Jam 3, 5, 6, 8, 9

    • When a Jam 9 has occurred, the length of the actual media size will be shorter than the paper size setting of the printer driver. Clear the media jam and replace the media with the correct one. Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 19: Jam 4, 7

    Settings and Printing Jam 4, 7 SAFETY CAUTION • The fuser is hot; to avoid personal injury, be careful to touch it by referring to the caution label of the fuser unit. Push the front door release button (1) and open the front door (2). •...
  • Page 20 Settings and Printing Unlock the both sides of the fuser unit. Remove the fuser unit. SAFETY CAUTION • Do not touch the film and the parts around the film when handling the fuser unit, because they may be hot. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 21 Settings and Printing Remove the jammed media. Reinstall the fuser unit. Push the both side knobs of the fuser unit until it is locked. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Clearing a Jam...
  • Page 22 Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network Maintenance and Spec. Clearing a Jam Connect the connector (1) of the fuser unit and close the front door (2).
  • Page 23 Settings and Printing Jam 21, 22 Pull the media tray out of the optional paper feeder. Then remove jammed media. Tap the media stack on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. •If a media feed error has occurred, remove the media stack from the media tray and tap it. Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 24 Place media with the print side up under the hooks in the tray • Be sure that the media does not exceed the limit mark. Install the media tray into the printer. CAUTION • Be sure to hold the media tray with both hands so you do not drop it especially when it is fully loaded.
  • Page 25: Jam 31

    Settings and Printing Jam 31 Push the front door release button (1) and open the front door (2). 01090007 • Be sure the tray cover is closed before you open the front door. Pull the lock lever (1) and open the cover (2), then remove jammed media (3) from the Automatic Duplex Unit.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ! Executing the Test Print It enables you to print each color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) halftone page to check the print quality. Press MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button on the printer panel. Press (CONTINUE) button until Test Page menu appears.
  • Page 27: Printer Components

    Settings and Printing ! Printer Components You may need to replace the following components if they have expired. For consumable model numbers, refer to “Options and Supplies” in the Setup Guide. Color print cartridge Waste toner cartridge Toner cartridges (4) (3) (2) (1) Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 28 Exit the Menu mode by pressing the MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button. Read the printer panel message to determine the printer status. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the indicator is still on, the printer requires service. Correct the condition displayed on the printer panel (e.g., close the...
  • Page 29 Print Page in the Color Calibration menu from the printer panel. Compare the settings with the color density samples on the Color Calibration Card. If necessary, adjust the density from the printer panel. Refer to “Adjusting the Color Density (Color Calibration)” on page 63 “Settings and Printing”.
  • Page 30 Settings and Printing Trouble Small white spots appear on OHP transparency. On the Test Print, a single color shows a light or dark, repeating horizontal line. Prints are missing fine- line detail. Dark color spots and dark or light streaks appear in all colors.
  • Page 31 Settings and Printing Trouble On the Test Print, straight, thin light vertical line in colors. On the Test Print, a single white spot appears in approximately the same vertical place on the page. On the Test Print, large light spot(s) appear randomly.
  • Page 32 Replace the accumulator unit. If a new accumulator unit does not correct the problem: Put the old accumulator unit back into the printer. Repack the new accumulator unit. Check the fuser. Replace the fuser unit. Replace the fuser unit (depending...
  • Page 33 An error occurred that is not user- correctable. page 34 Network Troubleshooting Corrective Action Turn the printer off and back on again. If the problem persists, call for service. Adjust the value of ADJ. to Media. “Setting the “ADJ. to Media” (Windows Only)” on page 69 in “Settings and Printing”.
  • Page 34 (2) Image Quality (at Halftone Image Pattern) Normal Image Sample Poor Image Sample Normal Image Sample Poor Image Sample Green Blue Black Cyan Magenta NOTE: • These image samples may differ depending on the media or circumstances (temperature and humidity) using the printer.
  • Page 35 Settings and Printing ! If the printer driver cannot be installed Trouble The following error message is displayed and the printer software cannot be installed. “You must log on your computer with the administrative privilege to run this Setup program.”...
  • Page 36 Click [Start], click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware icon, then click Printers and Faxes icon. 2. Click the printer icon, click File menu and click Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab. 4. Click the created printer port and click [Configure Port...].
  • Page 37 Windows after installing the printer driver in Windows XP. (Windows XP) Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Possible Cause The printer driver must be installed with plug & play. Network Troubleshooting Corrective Action Perform the following instructions. 1. Select Install the software...
  • Page 38 USB cable and restart Windows. 3. Insert the printer CD-ROM disk in the computer. 4. Exit the Panasonic Setup window. 5. Click [Start], select Settings and click Control Panel. 6. Double click the System icon. 7. Click the [Device Manager] tab.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Corrective Action Perform the following instructions to install the printer driver again. 1. Be sure to turn the printer on. 2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. 3. Click [Start], select Settings and click Control Panel.
  • Page 40: If You Can't Make A Print

    Network Troubleshooting Corrective Action Make sure that you plugged in the printer, turned it on and it's Ready. Make sure that you connected the interface cable(s) properly. If the communication link between your computer and the printer is working but...
  • Page 41 Perform the following instructions to avoid this problem: 1. Restart Windows. 2. Click [Start], select Settings and click Printers. 3. Click the printer icon using the LPT port, click File menu and click Properties. 4. Click the Details tab and click [Spool Settings...].
  • Page 42 Settings and Printing Trouble Printer does not print correctly when using Panasonic DP-CL21P PCL 5c or Panasonic DP-CL21M PCL 5c printer driver. Example: (1) Printer does not print an image even if it is displayed on the screen. (2) An image which is not displayed on the screen is printed.
  • Page 43 Click [Start], click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware icon, then click Printers and Faxes icon. 2. Click the PS printer icon. 3. Click File menu and click Properties. 4. Change the Form To Tray Assignment setting in Device Settings tab to the actual size of the media in the tray.
  • Page 44 • Windows XP Home: Click [Start], click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware icon, then click Printers and Faxes icon. 2. Click the printer icon to change the setting. 3. Click File menu and click Properties. 4. Click the tab.
  • Page 45 Settings and Printing ! If the printer does not work properly Trouble The following menu is grayed out or cannot be used: Pages per Sheet, Booklet, Scale, Fit to Output Paper Size, Poster, Watermark, Overlay, Reverse Page Order and Collate (without hard disk...
  • Page 46 Reader. Turn the feature off. Enable the Notify Remote Print feature as follows: 1. Click [Start], select Programs, Panasonic, and Panasonic DP-CL21P or Panasonic DP-CL21M, and then click Setup for Status Display. 2. Click on the Enable check button of the Notify Remote Print.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Corrective Action Update the HDD Spooler window. 1. Click the View menu and click Refresh. Turn the printer on or connect the network cable, and then update the HDD Utility window. 1. Click the View menu and click Refresh.
  • Page 48 Software (For Macintosh)” in the Setup Guide. 1. Remove the desktop printer icon. 2. Remove the following file. System Folder:Preferences:Printing Prefs:Parsed PPD Folder:Panasonic DP-CL21M.PPD 3. Reinstall the DP-CL21M software. Refer to “Installing the DP-CL21M Software (For Macintosh)” in the Setup Guide.
  • Page 49: Media Problems

    Settings and Printing ! Media problems Trouble Frequent paper-picking errors. Frequent media jams. Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Corrective Action Fan the paper or transparencies before installing them in their respective trays; this is especially important for transparencies because they tend to stick together.
  • Page 50: Problems With Image Size And Position

    Corrective Action Print the Calibration Test Print Page from the Color Calibration menu in the printer panel. Check the density settings for each color and compare them with the color density samples on the Color Calibration Card. Refer “Adjusting the Color Density (Color Calibration)” on page 63 the “Settings and Printing”...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the print cartridge stays covered until immediately before installing it in the printer. Exposure to light for more than 45 seconds may damage the print cartridge. Do not touch the intermediate belt of the accumulator unit; fingerprints affect print quality.
  • Page 52: Warning / Printer Error Messages

    Settings and Printing Warning / Printer Error Messages Printer LCD Panel NOTE: • Tray 1 is the standard media tray. Tray 2 is the tray of the Optional Paper Feeder. Tray 3 is the tray of the lower one when the 2nd Optional Paper Feeder is installed.
  • Page 53: Corrective Action

    HDD I/O error has occurred. At continuous printing fuser temperature is higher than predetermined temperature. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Replace the transfer roller. Have the fuser unit available. Replace the fuser unit. Load media in the tray 1.
  • Page 54 Settings and Printing ! Printer Error Messages (User Error) Error Message Output Tray Full Memory Overflow HDD I/O Error Not Installed TC-C Not Installed TC-C Replace TC-M Not Installed TC-M Replace TC-Y Not Installed TC-Y Replace TC-K Not Installed TC-K Replace Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 55 Letter size media is not loaded in tray 1. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Replace the waste toner cartridge. Install the black print cartridge. Install the color print cartridge.
  • Page 56: Error Message

    B5 (JIS) size media is not loaded in tray 3. Tray 3 is not installed. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load legal size media in tray 1. Load A4 size media in tray 1. Load B5 (JIS) size media in tray 1.
  • Page 57 Accumulator unit or waste toner cartridge is not installed. Letter size plain paper is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load media in tray 3. Clear media jam (see page Clear media jam...
  • Page 58 A4 size transparency is requested in the multi-purpose tray. A4 size label is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load thin, letter sized paper in the multi-purpose tray. Load thick, letter sized paper/card in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 59 Legal size recycled paper size is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load coated, A4 sized paper in the multi-purpose tray. Load A4 sized envelope in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 60 A5 size thick paper/card is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load plain, B5 (JIS) sized paper in the multi-purpose tray. Load thin, B5 (JIS) sized paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 61 Executive size envelope is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load A5 sized transparency in the multi-purpose tray. Load A5 sized label in the multi- purpose tray. Load coated, A5 sized paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 62 Envelope C5 size recycled paper is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load bond/letterhead, executive sized paper in the multi-purpose tray. Load recycled, executive sized paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 63 Envelope #9 size thin paper is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load plain, Envelope C6 sized paper in the multi-purpose tray. Load thin, Envelope C6 sized paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 64 Envelope #10 size transparency is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load thick, Envelope #9 sized paper/card in the multi-purpose tray. Load Envelope #9 sized transparency in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 65 Envelope DL size coated paper is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load Envelope #10 sized label in the multi-purpose tray. Load coated, Envelope #10 sized paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 66 Envelope Monarch size bond/ letterhead is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load Envelope DL sized envelope in the multi-purpose tray. Load bond/letterhead, Envelope DL sized paper in the multi- purpose tray.
  • Page 67 Custom size recycled paper is requested in the multi-purpose tray. Network Warning / Printer Error Messages Corrective Action Load recycled, Envelope Monarch sized paper in the multi-purpose tray. Load plain, Custom sized paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 68 Corrective Action Replace the media with the correct one and press (CONTINUE) button on the printer panel. The printer will print from the first page. Press (CANCEL) button on the printer panel to cancel printing. Set the paper size of the printer...
  • Page 69 LCD panel until the problem is fixed. If the LCD 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 70: Repacking

    • The printer weighs about 30 kg (66 lbs.). It must be handled by two people. NOTE: • Should you need to send your printer for service, consult your reseller first or Panasonic. • Please use the original carton and all of the original packing materials.
  • Page 71 Settings and Printing Turn off the printer, remove the power code and all interface cables. Open the right side door. Slide the green lever for the waste toner cartridge to the right (RELEASE). Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network...
  • Page 72 Settings and Printing Remove the waste toner cartridge. •Be sure the green lever is in the RELEASE position so that upper openings of the waste toner cartridge are completely closed. Insert the waste toner cartrigde into a plastic bag and seal the end of the bag tightly with adhesive tape.
  • Page 73 Settings and Printing Pull out the color print cartridge halfway and remove it (2) while pressing the green stopper (1) on the left side. NOTE: • To prevent damage to the print cartridge, - Do not touch the green drum surface. - Do not expose to light for more than 45 seconds.
  • Page 74 Settings and Printing Replace the lower seal cover (1) and the upper one (2). •Be sure the three sealing levers of the print cartridge are exposed through the lower seal cover. Lever Insert the color print cartridge into the black plastic bag and seal the end of the bag tightly with adhesive tape.
  • Page 75 Settings and Printing Pull out the black print cartridge. NOTE: • To prevent damage to the print cartridge, - Do not touch the green drum surface. - Do not expose to light for more than 45 seconds. - Do not expose to direct sunlight. Green drum Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 76 Settings and Printing Replace the lower seal cover (1) and the upper one (2). •Be sure the sealing lever of the print cartridge is exposed through the lower seal cover. Lever Insert the black print cartridge into the black plastic bag and seal the end of the bag tightly with adhesive tape.
  • Page 77 Close the print cartridge holder (1) and lock it (2). Close the right side door (3). NOTE: •Be sure the accumulator unit is kept in the printer. Remove the media from the multi-purpose tray. Push the multi-purpose tray (1) and close the tray cover (2).
  • Page 78 Settings and Printing Pull the media tray (1) out of the printer. Remove the media (2) from the media tray and install the tray pad (3) into the media tray. Install the media tray into the printer. Close (1) and insert (2) the paper support into the printer.
  • Page 79 Settings and Printing If the hard disk drive has been installed in the printer, confirm the hard disk drive is fastened with two screws provided. If it is not installed, proceed to step 19 ! Confirming whether the hard disk drive is secured (1) Remove the two thumb screws from the control board.
  • Page 80 Maintenance and Spec. Network Maintenance and Spec. Repacking (3) Reconfirm the hard disk drive is fastened with two screws. If it is not fastened, fasten it with two screws. (4) Install the control board back into the printer, as shown.
  • Page 81 •Make sure that you keep the printer upright and level when moving. SAFETY CAUTION •The printer weighs about 30 kg (66 lbs.). It must be handled by two people. (1) Place the printer in the plastic bag on the lower cushion and wrap the...
  • Page 82 Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network Maintenance and Spec. Repacking (2) Place the middle and upper cushions on the lower cushion. (3) Place the waste toner cartridge, black print cartridge, color print cartridge and accessory box on the upper cushion. Color print cartridge Black print cartridge Waste toner cartridge...
  • Page 83: Specifications

    (Printing resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi) It is strongly recommended to add Optional Memory when printing documents in Enhance mode. Power Supply: Refer to the nameplate on the back of the printer. AC 120 V 50 / 60 Hz Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 84: Storage Environment

    Power Save Mode: 9 W (AC120 V) First Print Time: Print Mode Color Print Monochrome Print [Standard print mode, simplex print, at 20°C (68°F) / 65%RH, measured by Panasonic’s method] Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Unsuitable area Suitable area 27˚C (80.6˚F) 32.5˚C (90.5˚F)
  • Page 85 Settings and Printing Continuous Print Speed: Quality Standard / Fine Enhance [Maximum speed on continuous printing, measured by Panasonic’s method] Dimensions (WxDxH): 419 x 536 x 395 mm (16.5 x 21.1 x 15.5 in.) Weight: (Net) Approximately 30 kg (66 lbs.) excluding packaging material (Gross) Approximately 35 kg (77 lbs.)
  • Page 86: Media

    Media ! Paper Specifications This 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 87: Available Media

    Settings and Printing ! Available Media For Tray 1 (Standard Media Tray) Media Type Plain paper* Bond/Letterhead Recycled paper Thin paper For Multi-purpose Tray Media Type Plain paper* Bond/Letterhead Recycled paper Thin paper Thick paper/Card Coated Paper Transparency* Label* Envelope “Recommended Media”...
  • Page 88: Recommended Media

    For Tray 2 / Tray 3 (Optional Paper Feeder) Media Type Plain paper Bond/Letterhead Recycled paper Thin paper For Automatic Duplex Printing To perform automatic duplex printing, the automatic duplex unit option must be installed in the printer. Media Type Plain paper Bond/Letterhead Recycled paper Thin paper NOTE: •...
  • Page 89 Settings and Printing ! Media Size and Dimension The following is the media size and dimension. Media Size Letter Legal B5 (JIS) Executive Envelope #9 Envelope #10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope Monarch Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Dimension 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 in.)
  • Page 90: Print Area

    Settings and Printing ! Print Area When using PCL printer driver Media Size Letter Legal B5 (JIS) Executive Envelope Envelope #9 Envelope #10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope Monarch 85.7 mm (3.38”) Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 91: Media Size

    Settings and Printing When using PS printer driver Media Size Letter Legal B5 (JIS) Executive Envelope Envelope #9 Envelope #10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope Monarch 89.2 mm (3.50”) Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. 206.6 mm (8.14”) 270.1 mm (10.64”)
  • Page 92 Settings and Printing ! Types of Paper to Avoid • Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured • Acid paper • Letterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the fuser unit’s roller and cause damage. Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
  • Page 93: Transparencies And Labels

    Settings and Printing ! Transparencies and Labels You may also print on labels and transparencies that are made for the printer. Panasonic has tested and found that the following transparencies and labels work satisfactorily. OHP transparencies: Labels: • To avoid damaging the printer, do not use ink jet transparency.
  • Page 94: Envelope Specifications

    Settings and Printing ! Envelope Specifications It is recommended that you purchase only high quality envelopes as shown in the diagram below: High quality envelopes have the following characteristics: • A thin, sharply creased leading edge • Paper weight of 90 g/m (24 lb.) •...
  • Page 95 • Envelopes with opening on the shorter edge cannot be used. • Envelopes that are baggy or not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes that have previously been printed with a laser printer • Envelopes that have been previously printed inside Curl...
  • Page 96 Settings and Printing 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 (see Figure 1) • Envelopes with transparent windows (see Figure 2) •...
  • Page 97: Controller

    Press simulation support (SWOP, Euroscale) Compatibility with HP utility Compatible with HP Web Jet Admin, Jet Admin (Network except IEEE1284,USB) Color Adjustment • Color Calibration • Adjustment to Media and Adjustment Utility • PANTONE Color (DP-CL21M only): Download from Panasonic Web Site.
  • Page 98: Host

    Settings and Printing HOST Support OS PCL Printer Driver • Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0* PS Printer Driver • Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0* • Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 •...
  • Page 99 Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0* Windows 2000, Windows XP (32bit) Interface: Network **Download from Panasonic Web Site. Print Media Test Pattern Support OS (operating system) Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0*...
  • Page 100: Parallel (Ieee1284) Interface

    Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 Data 8 nAck Busy PError Select nAutoFd Peripheral Logic High Parallel (IEEE1284) interface connector (printer side) Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Specifications Signal nInit nFault nSelectIn...
  • Page 101 • If the cable is connected to PC via printer buffer or selector, the printer may not print. • A print server cannot be used for printing. NOTE: • Be sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of the pins are not connected.
  • Page 102: Usb (Universal Serial Bus) Interface

    NOTE: • Be sure to use a full-speed shielded cable which the Data + and Data – cables are the twisted pair. • When using the printer and other USB devices simultaneously, we cannot guarantee normal printing. Maintenance and Spec.
  • Page 103: Network Interface

    Cable:Use category 5 shielded twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 100Base-TX/ 10Base-T. Pin configuration Signal pin Network interface connector (printer side) NOTE: • Do not connect other connectors than 100Base-TX / 10Base-T. Excessive current flow may cause damage of the printer.

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