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Electronic Board Operating Instructions With Installation Manual (for qualified service personnel) [Stand (option)] [Wall-mounting] The unit in this picture is UB-5315 series. (Stand kit is optional.) UB-5315 Model No. UB-5815 • Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Electronic Board. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Accessories Q’ty Q’ty • Thermal transfer film ....1 •...
For Your Safety CAUTION: TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS PRODUCT, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.
Precautions Never remove the cover, take apart or modify the Do not position the electronic board in a location where product. This will void the warranty. it is unstable. Do not put drinks, other liquids or heavy items on the After installing or moving the electronic board, lock the tray or screen.
Precautions Do not lean against the screen or on the cover (lower), The screen height must be adjusted by two people. even if the electronic board is mounted on the wall. Confirm both sides of the screen are hung in the same Make sure to tighten the height adjustment handles height slots.
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Precautions Installation • Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or near air-conditioning vents as this may cause stretching and/or discoloration of the screen. • Do not install the unit in strong sunlight or strong lighting. Proper copying may become impossible.
Part Names and Functions Scanner Screen Film Pritner Tray Stand The stand is optional. Output Port Control Panel This port holds up to 10 (See page 9 for details.) sheets of output paper. Power Switch Printer Open Lever Push down this lever to AC Inlet open the printer door.
Part Names and Functions ■ Control panel Advance Key Contrast/Remaining Film Copy Key Indicator Contrast Key Multi-Copy/Stop Key 2-Screen Copy Key Multi-Copy/Error Indicator Panel Name Description This lamp indicator notifies the user when the time to replace the thermal transfer film is approaching (estimated) and of the printing contrast used during copying.
Installing the Thermal Transfer Film Install the thermal transfer film in the printer. Set the power switch to on ( I ). • “ ” will flash on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator when the thermal transfer film has run out. Push down the printer open lever and open the printer door.
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Installing the Thermal Transfer Film 3) Place the blue gear on the front right groove. Blue gear 4) Place the white shaft on both sides of the back grooves. White shaft Tighten the film, then close the printer door. 1) Rotate the blue gear in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack on the film.
Loading Copy Paper It is possible to load up to 40 sheets of Letter size copy paper (assuming a paper weight of 80 g/m Note that only Letter size paper may be used. When the unit is first used or when “ ”...
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Loading Copy Paper To prevent paper jams such as those caused by multiple sheets feeding at once, fan the paper thoroughly, square it, align it with the guide inside, and insert as far as it will go. Notes • Only use Letter size copying paper having a weight of 60 to 90 g/m as the copy paper for this unit.
Making Copies This section describes how to copy text and illustrations drawn on the screen. Set the power switch to on ( I ). • “ ” will light on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator to indicate that the unit is ready to copy. Press the Copy Key •...
Making Copies ■ Copy types and procedures Copy Type Procedure Copying the front of Press the screen Copying the back of Press to move the screen to be copied to the front. the screen Press Making multiple Select the number of copies (1 to 9) by pressing copies (up to 9) necessary.
Thermal transfer film is replaced as follows. Notes on Replacing Thermal Transfer Film • Only use the designated product (UG-6001) from Panasonic as the replacement film. (Note that using another type of replacement film may result in degraded printing quality or damage to the unit.) •...
Paper Jams Remove paper jams by the following procedure when copy paper does not come out of the output port or when “ ” flashes on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator. Push down the printer open lever to open the printer door. Remove the thermal transfer film with both hands.
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Paper Jams Install the thermal transfer film. • Refer to steps 3 and 4 in the section of “Installing the Thermal Transfer Film” on pages 10, 11. • “ ” flashing on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator will go out. Notes • If “ ”...
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Paper Jams To prevent paper jams such as those caused by multiple sheets feeding at once, fan the paper thoroughly, square it, align it with the guide inside, and insert as far as it will go. Note • Do not stack more copy paper in the unit than the maximum paper limit indicated by the guide (see figure to the left) as this may result in paper jams.
Screen Height Adjustment The screen can be adjusted at 3 levels except for the lowest level. The lowest level of the board attachment frame is designed for installation of the screen, so the printer cannot be attached at this level. Adjust the level of the screen unit as follows.
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Screen Height Adjustment Tighten the height adjustment handles. Height Be sure to tighten the height adjustment handles adjustment handles firmly after adjusting the level of the screen. Height adjustment handles Store the step frame by hanging it on the board Step frame attachment (upper).
* If you connect the electronic board to a USB hub, it is not guaranteed to work. * Please note that if more than one Panasonic electronic boards are connected in a USB tree, only one of those electronic boards will perform the computer interfacing.
Computer Interfacing ■ Installing the driver and software When “Unknown Device”* is detected, click the [Next] button. Installing the USB and Printer driver Click on the “Search for the best driver Windows 98 for your device. (Recommended).” check button and click the [Next] button. Power on your computer and start Windows.
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Computer Interfacing Confirm that the “Specify a location:” Windows Me is the same as step 5, click the [Next] button. Power on your computer and start Windows. When the driver is found, click the [Next] button. Power on the electronic board, and connect the unit and your computer When the installation of “USB Printing with a USB cable.
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Computer Interfacing To search for the file in your computer Note Click the [Start] button on the Task Bar Special Note for Windows 98/Me and then click on [Find]–[Files or Folders...] (Windows 98) or [Search]– If your computer had Windows 98/Me pre-installed and the original Windows 98/Me CD-ROM or diskettes [For Files or Folders...] (Windows Me).
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Computer Interfacing Although “Digital Signature Not Windows 2000 Found” dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue the installation. Power on your computer and start Windows. When the installation of “Panaboard- • Log on as an administrator. UB5 USB Device Driver” is completed, click the [Finish] button.
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Computer Interfacing When “Panasonic Panaboard-UB5 Windows XP USB Printer (Letter)” is detected, click on the “Install from a list or specific Power on your computer and start location (Advanced)” check button Windows. and click the [Next] button. • Log on as an administrator.
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Installing Panasonic-DMS software and Click the [Install Panasonic-DMS TWAIN driver Software] button. When an old version of Panasonic-DMS is already installed, remove it and install the new version of the software in the same folder. Power on your computer and start Windows.
Click the [File] menu, then click [Acquire Image...], or click the Removing Panasonic-DMS software (scanner) icon on the Toolbar. and TWAIN driver If you need to remove the Panasonic-DMS • The Panaboard Operation Panel will software and TWAIN driver, perform the following appear. steps.
Computer Interfacing ■ Panaboard Operation Panel It is possible to perform the same operations as with the electronic board control panel (page 9) from the following Panaboard Operation buttons. Note: While the Panaboard Operation Panel is displayed, the Copy Key and 2-Screen Copy Key on the electronic board control panel are used for scanning images into the computer.
Computer Interfacing ■ Printing Status Box The status box displays the status of the TWAIN driver To print documents from the computer to the and the electronic board. printer, select the Print menu of the application software and select the printer name set when Stand by: The electronic board is stand by.
Daily Care and Maintenance Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power plug when cleaning outside and inside the unit. ■ Cleaning the screen and the unit Gently wipe the screen film and unit with a water- dampened cloth that has been thoroughly wrung. •...
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Daily Care and Maintenance Clean the Printer Head Dampen the tip of a cotton swab in ethyl alcohol and gently wipe the printer head. Note • Never touch the printer head or the surrounding area with your hands as this may disable copying. Cotton swab Printer head (Gold)
Troubleshooting Treat problems according to the information given in the table below. If problems still persist, call your dealer for service. Symptom Care and Remedy Page Power switch is on but the Check that the power plug is securely plugged in. –...
Troubleshooting ■ Meanings of error codes The following table describes the meaning of each of the symbols which may flash in the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator. Indication Cause Remedy Page Data transfer error Connect the USB cable securely. (Error) Remove any chart paper attached to The screen will not move.
Specifications Model No. UB-5315 UB-5815 Power supply AC 100 - 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 1.4 A (Operational) 1334 mm × 1372 mm 1334 mm × 1735 mm External dimensions (Height × Width × Depth, × 212 mm × 212 mm "...
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Installation Manual (for qualified service personnel) Table of Contents page Assembling the Electronic Board ..... . 38 ●Accessories for assembling ....... 38 ●Assembly .
■ Accessories for assembling The package includes the parts for setting up the electronic board shown below. Make sure that all of these parts are included in the package before proceeding. Illustration/Quantity Part Name Remarks UB-5315 UB-5815 Q’ty Board attachment (upper) [*Wall-mounting...
Assembling the Electronic Board ■ Assembly Assemble the optional stand or wall-mounting fixture. ■ If you are using a stand, refer to page 48. ■ If you are using a wall-mounting fixture, refer to page 52. Remove the electronic board from the shipping box. Remove the joints, then remove the electronic board from the shipping box.
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Assembling the Electronic Board Collapse the carton box. Hang the screen unit to the board attachment (upper). Remove the tape on the unopened side of the carton box, then collapse Hold the side covers of the screen unit the box. and hang two hooks of the screen unit on the left side of the board Remove the tape.
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Assembling the Electronic Board Extend the screen unit. Extend the screen unit. Open the center and right panels of Hang the right hook of the screen unit the screen unit as shown below and on the board attachment (upper). remove the cushion. Right hook Cushion Caution...
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Assembling the Electronic Board ■ Adjusting the level of the screen Hang the screen in the desired slots of the slide plates and tighten the unit (Step 12–15: only for use of handles. the optional stand) At the lowest level of the board attachment frame, the printer cannot be installed.
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Assembling the Electronic Board After hanging the screen, fix the Tighten the screws for the printer. stopper screw. Use four screws for the optional stand This prevents the user from adjusting and two screws for the wall mounting. the screen height at the lowest level by ■...
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Assembling the Electronic Board Connect the cables (2) to the screen Attach the cover (upper). panel connectors. Hook the cover with the projections on both sides, then cover the top of the board attachment (upper). Board attachment (upper) Remove the folding support screw Cover (upper) on the front side of the screen unit, then store the folding support on...
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Assembling the Electronic Board Attach the cover (lower). Attach the rear cover. (only for use of the optional stand) Push the cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Fix the cover with the wing bolt. Adhesive tape (UB-5815 only) Rivets...
Electronic Board Operations Check After assembling the electronic board, perform the procedures presented in the following table to make sure it functions properly. Points to Check Step Symptom Solutions Turn on the power switch. “ ” flashes after “ ” lights up. (Normal operation) (If not) Check power cord and cables.
Repacking Perform Assembly Steps 2 through 24 in reverse to repack the electronic board and accessories. Use the joints to fasten the shipping box to the lower box. Board attachment (lower) Board attachment (upper) Cover (upper) Manuals, CD-ROM Thermal transfer film Power cord Eraser Cover (lower)
, hold the nut with pliers. ■ Assembling the stand Slide sheet Side pipe Extension pipe S is used Reinforce pipe for UB-5315. Slide sheet Extension pipe L is used for UB-5815. Base pipe Base pipe Extension pipe • Assemble the side pipes with the slide sheets facing inside.
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Assembling the Optional Stand (UE-608005) Assembling the board attachment frame Stamp “UL” Board attachment (upper) Stamp “UR” Slide plate (left) Stamp “LL” Slide plate Stamp “LR” (right) Board attachment (lower) • The board attachments (upper and lower) are supplied with the electronic board. •...
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Assembling the Optional Stand (UE-608005) Step B Place the screws with the board attachment frame in the grooves of the side pipes. Board attachment frame Side pipe • When the side pipe leans to the inside, stand it up and attach the board attachment frame. Step C Insert the screws into the side pipes from the inside.
UB-5815 is 95 kgf (209 lbs.). 2. The position of the intended installation is of adequate size for the selected Panaboard. UB-5315 is 1,334 mm (H) × 1,372 mm (W) [4' 4 " (H) × 4' 6" (W)]. UB-5815 is 1,334 mm (H) × 1,735 mm (W) [4' 4 "...
Confirm that the wall is strong enough to support the weight of the electronic board. Caution The wall must be capable of supporting at least 784N [80 kgf (176 lbs.)] for UB-5315 931N [95 kgf (209 lbs.)] for UB-5815. Tape the wall-mounting template on the wall.
Wall-mounting ■ Attaching the wall-mounting fixtures The electronic board must be mounted with the method most suited to the material of the wall. Three methods are presented here. (Other options may be available in your area.) ● Attaching to metal or concrete walls Stud plugs (sold in stores) are needed.
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Wall-mounting ● Attaching to wooden walls Use wood screws (sold in stores). Wall-mounting fixture Wood screw For the correct hole size, refer to the instructions for the particular wood screws used. Wooden wall...