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Panasonic KX-PS8000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KX-PS8000
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Please carefully read the Operating Instructions and the Utilities and Drivers Reference Guide before using the
Digital Color Imaging System. 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-PS8000 Model No. Please carefully read the Operating Instructions and the Utilities and Drivers Reference Guide before using the Digital Color Imaging System. 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.
  • Page 2 BMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BPentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. BCorel is a trademark of Corel Corporation. BAdaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc. BCentronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
  • Page 3 BDo not duplicate any kind of certificates, licenses, passports, official or private documents, and the like. As an Energy Star Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. (The international Energy Star Europe and Japan only.) These operating instructions are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: End-User License Agreement

    CONDITIONS. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonic product to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded. No refunds will be given for the products that have an opened packet or missing components.
  • Page 5 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Printing a Test Page From the Printer Panel ... . Installing the KX-PS8000 Software ....
  • Page 7 Before Operation ........Chapter 3 Duplicating Documents ......Basic Operations Scanning Documents .

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety General BTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture. BDo not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. BAvoid contact with the rotating rollers when the ADF top cover is open.
  • Page 9 Light Source Do not look directly at the light source lamps of the scanner as this may be harmful to your eyes. Moving the Units The scanner weighs approximately 17.3 kg {38.1 lbs.} and the printer weighs approximately 47.9 kg {105.5 lbs.}. They must be handled by two people.
  • Page 10 For Your Safety Caution Labels DANGER: CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock when open and defeated. interlocks defeated. AVOID DIRECT AVOID EXPOSURE EXPOSURE TO BEAM. TO BEAM. PELIGRO: VARNING: Cuando se abre y se Osynlig laser- invalida el bloqueo, se strålning när denna producen radiaciones...
  • Page 11 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

  • Page 12: Cautions

    BAreas of poor ventilation BAreas of high dust or chemical fume concentration (solvent etc.) BLiquids near the equipment Not genuine toner BAny toner other than genuine Panasonic toner; it may damage the printer.

  • Page 13: Static Electricity Damage

    CD-ROM To prevent the CD-ROMs from accidental damages: BDo not touch or write on the surface of the disc. BDo not place heavy objects on the disc case or drop the case. Static Electricity Damage 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.

  • Page 14: Features

    Before You Start Features The KX-PS8000 is a high quality system that provides fast color image processing functions, including color scanning, color printing, and color duplicating. The KX-PS8000 is comprised of two components: BColor scanner BColor laser printer The KX-PS8000 system offers you the following functions:...
  • Page 15 Printer Function High quality Resolution Maximum 1200 dpi * with SIMM options installed) High speed Continuous printing on letter size paper Full-color mode: Maximum 3.5 ppm (pages per minute) for 4 Color (CMYK) Maximum 4.7 ppm for 3 Color (CMY)* Monochrome mode: Maximum 14 ppm only when using plain paper) Easy operation...

  • Page 16: System Requirements

    Before You Start System Requirements To operate the KX-PS8000 Enhanced system effectively, see the following. CPU: Operating System: RAM: Free disk space: Virtual memory: Display: Drive: One of the following can be used: More than Pentium or Pentium PRO (133 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.)

  • Page 17: Minimum Space Requirements

    Minimum Space Requirements 45 cm (17.7 ) Multi Purpose Tray Opening Space Power Source BThe 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 units). BDo not use an extension cord.

  • Page 18: Unpacking

    Before You Start Unpacking Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the units were purchased. name of reseller, serial numbers, and date of purchase. Note: 1.

  • Page 19: Printer Box

    3. Power cord 4. SCSI cable (for connection between the scanner and the printer) 5. Guide pins (2) 6. KX-PS8000 Driver & Utility and Operating Manuals CD-ROM 7. Corel Photo-Paint 5 & 6 (CD-ROM) 8. TextBridge (OCR) CD-ROM 9. Color Calibration Card 10.

  • Page 20: Part Names

    Before You Start Part Names Scanner Front side view ADF top cover P. 31, 76) Scanner glass Scanner panel Rear side view AC inlet P. 46, 48) SCSI connector [SCSI A] P. 44) SCSI ID NO. and terminator switches P. 52) SCSI connector [SCSI B] P.

  • Page 21: Printer

    Printer Front side view Front door P. 26) Rear side view Power switch P. 53) AC inlet P. 46, 50) Before You Start Printer panel P. 24) Right side door P. 28, 111) Output tray Media tray Fuser P. 106) Imaging unit P.

  • Page 22: Scanner Panel Overview

    Before You Start Scanner Panel Overview LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel The scanner LCD has two 20-character lines to display the scanner’s or duplicator’s status/error messages or the duplicator’s menu settings. When the duplicator is ready, “Ready” with duplicate settings such as number of copy, density setting is displayed.
  • Page 23 & READY/ERROR indicator BThe READY indicator (green) blinks during initializing/scanning operation and is illuminated (ON) when the scanner is ready. BThe ERROR indicator (orange) blinks only when an error such as ADF jam occurs and is illuminated (ON) when a system error occurs. Status Diagnosing/Initializing Ready...

  • Page 24: Printer Panel Overview

    Before You Start Printer Panel Overview & MENU /EXIT CANCEL LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel The printer LCD has two 24-character lines to display the printer’s status/error messages or menu settings. MENU/EXIT button BWhen the printer is ready, pressing this button enters the Menu mode. BPressing this button exits the Menu mode.
  • Page 25 ERROR indicator (orange) BON: an internal error (Call for Service Error) has occurred. BBlinking: user correctable error, such as media jam, open door, or a missing replaceable component (e.g. Toner) has occurred. READY indicator (green) BON: the printer is ready for operation. BBlinking: the printer is warming up or in the Menu mode.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Printer

    Setup Setting Up the Printer Preparing the Imaging Unit Open the front door. Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows are aligned. (This tightens the internal belts to ready the unit for printing.) Close the front door.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Output Tray

    Setting Up the Output Tray Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against the printer. Lower the tray to the operating position. Setup...

  • Page 28: Installing The Toner Cartridges

    Setup Note: Caution: Note: Caution: Installing the Toner Cartridges B 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, which is based on a 5% image area.) Remove the packaging from the toner cartridge.
  • Page 29 Insert the toner cartridge in the appropriately labeled slot. From top to bottom, the order of the color toner cartridges is BLACK, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 4 for each toner cartridge. When you have installed all the toner cartridges, go to step 6. Close the right side door.

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Scanner

    Setup Setting Up the Scanner The scanner must be unlocked before it can be used. The scanner lock is located on the left of the scanner. To unlock the scanner: Unlocking the Scanner Turn the scanner lock counterclockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver until the lock pops out.

  • Page 31: Installing The Automatic Document Feeder

    Installing the Automatic Document Feeder To install the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), perform the following steps. Hold the ADF vertically, then insert the tabs into the holes on the rear of the scanner. Close the ADF. Plug the end of the ADF cable into the ADF connector located on the back of the scanner.

  • Page 32: Installing The Scanner

    Setup Installing the Scanner The scanner can be installed using two methods: Method A. On top of the printer Method B. On left or right side of the printer For method A, perform the following procedure. Remove the two top hole covers with a small flat-blade screwdriver, then remove the two screws from the printer.
  • Page 33 Match the guide pins to the holes under the scanner, and place the scanner gently onto the printer. Safety Caution: B The scanner weighs approximately 17.3 k g {38.1 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. Lock the scanner by sliding it toward the right. Setup...

  • Page 34: Loading Media

    Setup Loading Media The printer uses five different trays: Notes: The printer is shipped with a media tray (either Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. Loading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Tray Tray A4 Paper A4 Transparency Letter Paper Letter Transparency Legal Paper B Make sure that you load the correct media.
  • Page 35 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Notes: B To optimize your printer’s performance, always use clean, unused media. B Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print.
  • Page 36 Setup Notes: Place the media in the tray under the hooks. The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. B Load media with the print side down. Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first.

  • Page 37: Margins And Print Area

    Margins and Print Area When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller than the media size. 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.

  • Page 38: Loading Media In The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Setup The multi-purpose tray (MPT) serves as an additional tray for loading any type of media that ranges in size from 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3.6² x 10² to 8.5² x 14²). Use it to load a single sheet or a stack of media. The amount of media you can load depends upon its thickness.
  • Page 39 Loading Paper, Transparency, Coated Paper Notes: B Reusing media that has been fed through the printer (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. B When printing legal size using the multi-purpose tray, backside marking may occur.
  • Page 40 Setup Fan the media, and then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. 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.

  • Page 41: Loading Labels

    Loading an Envelope Do not insert more than one envelope at a time. Only black text can be printed on envelopes. For more detailed information on envelopes, refer to Note: BThe envelope may be creased when printed. Set the media thickness switch Adjust the media guides to the width of the envelope.

  • Page 42: Connecting The System

    Setup Connecting the System The scanner, printer, and PC (with SCSI-2 board installed) can be installed in different configurations depending on the function(s) to be used. Only one PC can be connected with your DCIS. BFunctions BFunction Digital Color Imaging System (DCIS) Standard System Duplicating Documents Scanning Documents Printing...
  • Page 43 Connecting the Scanner to a Computer BFunction Scanning Documents Connecting the Printer to a Computer BFunction Printing P. 47) P. 80) P. 49) Setup...

  • Page 44: Dcis Standard System

    Setup If a SCSI-2 board has been installed in your computer, be sure it is compatible recommended SCSI-2 board Recommendation for connecting DCIS: Note: DCIS Standard System P. 157 “SCSI Interface” specifications). If it is not installed, be sure to install only a B We recommend you to connect your DCIS with only one SCSI device.
  • Page 45 Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 and that of the printer is 1. (They are the default settings.) BIf you have other devices connected to the computer, make sure that each SCSI device has a different ID No. BTo change an ID No., use ID No.

  • Page 46: Dcis Stand Alone System

    Setup DCIS Stand Alone System Make sure the scanner and printer are turned off. Connect the SCSI cable provided to the scanner’s SCSI connector A or B and to the printer’s SCSI connector. Make sure the terminator switches (#4) of the scanner and printer are set to ON.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Scanner To A Computer

    Connecting the Scanner to a Computer Note for Terminator setting: B The terminator must be installed or set to ON on the last SCSI device only. Make sure the computer, scanner and the other connected peripheral devices are turned off. Connect the SCSI cable to the computer’s SCSI connector and to the scanner’s SCSI connector A or B.
  • Page 48 Setup If the scanner is the last device, set its terminator switch (#4) to ON. Go to step 5. If the scanner is not the last device, make sure the terminator switch (#4) is set to OFF (default setting). Connect the power cord to the scanner’s AC inlet and to an AC outlet.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Printer To A Computer

    Connecting the Printer to a Computer Note for Terminator setting: B The printer must be the last device in the chain. The terminator setting of all other devices in the chain must be off. Using a SCSI cable: Make sure the computer, printer and the other connected peripheral devices are turned off.
  • Page 50 Setup Make sure the terminator switch (#4) of the printer is set to ON (default setting). Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an AC outlet.
  • Page 51 Using a parallel interface cable: If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer Make sure the computer, printer and the other connected peripheral devices are turned off. Connect the parallel interface cable to the computer’s parallel interface connector and the printer’s parallel interface connector.

  • Page 52: Setting The Scsi Id Number, Terminator

    Setup In most cases, there is no need to change the default settings. However, if you have other peripheral devices connected in a SCSI chain, check if their ID numbers conflict with that of the printer or scanner. Be sure to choose an unassigned ID number.

  • Page 53: Power On

    Power On Turn ON the scanner, then the printer. Next turn ON the computer. The scanner will be ready after approximately 20 seconds, and “Ready”, “PTR Initializing” will be displayed on the scanner LCD panel. # The READY indicator on the printer starts flashing and $ After approximately 3.5 minutes, the printer’s READY indicator Note: B When you power on your system for the first time, if “New Hardware Found”...

  • Page 54: Printing A Test Page From The Printer Panel

    Test Page Press the ENTER button. Test Page Configuration Page Press the ENTER button again. The printer will start printing a configuration page. Panasonic Color Laser Printer Model Name : KX-PS8000 Enhanced Printer Rom Version No. : V043 : Installed Memory...

  • Page 55: Installing The Kx-Ps8000 Software

    BStatus Display for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 Notes: B If you are using Windows 3.1, disable or uninstall any application software’s printer status to prevent conflicts with the KX-PS8000 Status Display for Windows 3.1. B When reinstalling the KX-PS8000 software, do it immediately after restarting Windows.

  • Page 56: Installing The Printer Driver And Utilities For Windows 3.1

    Installing the Printer Driver and Utilities for Windows 3.1 Start Windows 3.1. Quit all applications. Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into your computerÕs CD-ROM drive. Click File from the Program Manager, then click Run..Click Browse and select your CD-ROM drive from the [Drives:] box.

  • Page 57: Installing The Printer Driver And Utilities For Windows 95

    Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive. Click Next> . The Run Installation Program window is displayed. Click Finish . Wait until the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Utilities Welcome window is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After installation, restart your system. Note: BDuring installation, when ÒSetup is adding icon to the Printer folder.
  • Page 58 Type in your CD-ROM drive name followed by :\ (example; D:\) in the Copy file from field and click OK . Wait until the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Utilities Welcome window is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

  • Page 59: Installing The Printer Driver And Utilities For Windows Nt 4.0

    Click Next> . The Run Installation Program window is displayed. Click Finish . Wait until the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Utilities Welcome window is displayed. Click Next> . The Setup Type window is displayed. Click the type of setup, then click Next> .
  • Page 60 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. To connect the printer to a SCSI port, install the SCSI port. Refer to the Ports tab of the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Properties window P. 131 to P. 135 of the Utilities and Drivers Reference Guide).
  • Page 61 BWhen printing through the SCSI port, the access speed between other connected SCSI devices is diminished. BTo connect the KX-PS8000 to your SCSI port, a SCSI driver and ASPI Manager must be installed. Refer to your SCSI board manual. Click Start , select Settings, then click Printers.
  • Page 62 Setup Select CD-ROM drive. Open Drivers, WinNT40, Printer, then select Monitor.inf file. Click Open . The Installing Print Monitor is displayed. Click OK . The Printer Ports window is displayed. Click New Port..The Port Name window is displayed. Type the port name (for example;...
  • Page 63 To share the printer with other clients on the network, perform the following steps after installing the printer driver. Double click the My computer icon. Double click the Printers icon. Select the Panasonic KX-PS8000 printer. Click File menu, then click Sharing... Click Shared. Enter the printer name (ex.
  • Page 64 The Printers window is displayed. Double click the Add Printer icon from Printers. Select Network printer server. Click Next> . Select the Panasonic KX-PS8000 printer in the Shared Printers box. Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen. Click Finish .
  • Page 65 If the server does not have the Printer Driver for Windows 95, click Have Disk..The Install From Disk window is displayed. Click Browse..Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM drive. Open Drivers, Win95, Printer, then select Pgdi95.inf file. Click OK .
  • Page 66 Setup Removing the Printer Driver Click Start , move the pointer to Settings and click Printers. Select Panasonic KX-PS8000. Click File menu, then click Delete. Click Yes .

  • Page 67: Removing The Kx-Ps8000 Software

    Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, then to KX-PS8000 Utilities. Click Uninstall . Click Yes . Note: B For removing the Panasonic KX-PS8000 icon in the Printer Folder, refer to Help in Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0. Setup...

  • Page 68: Installing The Bundled Software

    Installing the Bundled Software For Windows 3.1: BCorel Photo-Paint 5.0 Plus BTextBridge BPanasonic font manager (in KX-PS8000 Driver & Utility CD-ROM) For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0: BCorel Photo-Paint 6.0 BTextBridge BPanasonic font manager (in KX-PS8000 Driver & Utility CD-ROM) To install the above applications, perform the following steps.
  • Page 69 For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users: Start Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0. Quit all applications. Insert the KX-PS8000 Driver & Utility CD-ROM into your computer CD-ROM drive. Click Start , move the pointer to Run..., then click Run .

  • Page 70: Setting The Color Density

    Setup Setting the Color Density The printer panel provides an interface to adjust the density of the toner applied to the media. This feature compensates for the changes in density that can occur as environmental conditions change, toner cartridges or the imaging unit age. Perform the following steps to adjust the color density: MENU /EXIT...
  • Page 71 The current density setting for each color is indicated by the line enclosure on the Color Calibration Page as shown in the following example. The factory default setting for each color density is 0. Color Calibration Page (Example): Setup Current color density settings...
  • Page 72 Setup 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 73 If you wish to adjust the density for all colors simultaneously, perform the following, then go to step 5. # Repeat instructions # through % of step 1 on Color Calibration Calibration Offset $ Press the ENTER button. Calibration Offset 0* (-5 to 5) % Press the F/I button to darken/lighten all the colors.
  • Page 74 Setup Notes: If you wish to adjust the density for each color independently, perform the following, then go to step 5. # Repeat instructions # through % of step 1 on $ Press the F button. Color Calibration CYAN % Press the ENTER button. CYAN 0* (-10 to 10) &...

  • Page 75: Before Operation

    Basic Operations Before Operation Acceptable Documents The documents that meet the following conditions can be scanned. For scanner glass: Max. 216 mm x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 ) For ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): Document width: 100 mm to 216 mm (3.94 to 8.5 Document length: 178 mm to 356 mm (7 to 14 ) ADF tray: up to 50 pages of document [75 g/m Document weight: 52.5 g/m...

  • Page 76: Placing Documents

    Basic Operations Notes: Placing Documents Perform the following and go to the operation. Using the ADF # Fan the stack of documents and tap it on a level surface to avoid document jams. $ Insert the documents fully in the ADF tray with the printed sides facing up and top of the documents first.

  • Page 77: Basic

    B. Using the Scanner Panel Using the Digital Duplicator Utility For Windows 3.1 users: From the Program Manager, double click the KX-PS8000 Utilities icon and double click the Digital Duplicator Utility icon. The Digital Duplicator Utility window is displayed. Go to step 2.

  • Page 78: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Notes: If you wish to make more than one duplicate, set the number of duplicates using numbers 0-9. BYou can set the number of duplicates between 1 and 999. BClicking will reset the number of duplicates to 1. If you wish to use the multi-purpose tray, perform the following and go to step 5.

  • Page 79: Using The Scanner Panel

    Using the Scanner Panel Scanner Panel Place the document in the ADF tray or on the scanner glass P. 76) When using the multi-purpose tray, be sure to select Multi-purpose Tray in the Paper Source menu BFor instructions on how to set the scanner menu, refer to BFor instructions on how to insert the media in the multi-purpose tray, refer to page Press the button(s) that corresponds to your original document.

  • Page 80: Scanning Documents

    Click Select Source..The Select Source window is displayed. Select Panasonic KX-PS8000 16-bit Driver, then click Select . Click the File menu, then click Acquire Image, and go to step 8. For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users: Start Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 81 Click Select Source..The Select Source window is displayed. Select Panasonic KX-PS8000 32-bit Driver, then click Select . Click the File menu, and move the pointer to Acquire Image. Click Acquire..The Panasonic Scanner Driver and the Preview Screen are displayed.

  • Page 82: Printing A Scanned Document

    Basic Operations Make sure the document that you wish to print has been selected. Note: Note: Printing a Scanned Document For Windows 3.1 users: Click the File menu, then click Print . The Print window is displayed. Click OK . After several minutes, the document will be printed.

  • Page 83: Saving A Scanned Document

    Saving a Scanned Document Make sure the document that you wish to save has been selected. For Windows 3.1 users: Click the File menu, then click Save As . The Save an Image to Disk window is displayed. Enter the File Name. Select the File Type.

  • Page 84: Scanner Menu Mode

    Basic Operations Scanner Menu Mode The scanner Menu mode includes a Main menu and a Selection menu that can be changed from the scanner panel. In the duplicate ready status (when “Ready” is displayed in the upper line of the LCD), pressing the Mode button will allow you to enter the Menu mode.

  • Page 85: Outline For Menus

    Main Menu (Upper line in LCD) Face Up Output Order (ADF) Face Down * JAM Recovery Off * On * Energy Star Set * Menu Default Reset Factory default setting Outline for Menus Density Adjusts a print density from level 1 to 5. Level 1 produces the lightest printout (duplicate), and level 5 produces the darkest.

  • Page 86: Jam Recovery

    Basic Operations Jam Recovery After clearing a media jam in the printer: If Jam Recovery is set to On, printing resumes from the same page at which the jam occurred by pressing the START COLOR/ENTER button. If it is set to Off, printing does not resume.

  • Page 87: Outline For Operation

    Outline for Operation Scanner Panel Press the MODE button to enter the Menu mode. The Menu Mode is displayed momentarily, then the Density menu is displayed. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired menu is displayed. Press the INCREASE/NEXT button repeatedly until the selection you wish to change is displayed.

  • Page 88: Printer Menu Mode

    Basic Operations Printer Menu Mode The printer Menu mode includes a Main menu, Item menu, Selection 1 menu and Selection 2 menu which can be changed from the printer panel. When Ready is displayed in the upper line of the LCD, pressing the MENU/EXIT button will allow you to enter the Menu mode.

  • Page 89: Outline For Menus

    Main Menu Item Menu System Setting Energy Star Auto Continue Data Timeout Network * IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Maintenance Page Count Imaging Unit Transfer Unit Fuser Unit Oil Roll Factory default setting This menu appears when the optional network card is installed. Outline for Menus Test Page Prints the Configuration Page and Maintenance Page.

  • Page 90: System Setting

    Basic Operations Reset Calibration Setting YES resets the current settings back to the default settings. Note: System Setting Configures the printer. Energy Star To conserve energy and operating cost, this printer is provided with a programmable power save feature. Printer is factory set with the power save feature turned on.

  • Page 91: Outline For Operation

    Outline for Operation Printer Panel MENU /EXIT MENU/EXIT Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu mode. Press the F/I button until the desired menu is displayed. Press the ENTER button to enter the item menu. Press the F/I button until the desired item is displayed. Press the ENTER button to enter the Selection 1 menu.
  • Page 92 Basic Operations If you wish to set more items in the same menu, repeat steps 4 to 7 above. BTo exit the Menu mode at any stage, press the MENU/EXIT button. BTo change the setting of an item of a different menu, first exit the Menu mode, then repeat steps 1 to 8 above.

  • Page 93: Cleaning

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning Periodic cleaning of the scanner is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the scanner is used. You should clean the scanner: BAt least once a month. BWhen the scanner experiences frequent document jams. BWhen scan quality has deteriorated.

  • Page 94: Printer

    Care and Maintenance Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the printer is used. You should clean the printer: BAt least once a month. BWhen the printer experiences frequent media jams. BWhen print quality has deteriorated.

  • Page 95: Care And Maintenance

    Gently rotate the paper-pick rollers 180° (the paper-pick rollers are D-shaped) and wipe them with a lint-free cloth that has been moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Reinsert the paper feeder (#) and close the left side door ($). Slide the media tray back into place. Note: B If you have a 2nd Cassette Feeder, you may also need to clean the rollers...
  • Page 96 Care and Maintenance Important: Safety Caution: Cautions: Remove the imaging unit: # Loosen the two thumbscrews by turning them counterclockwise. $ Turn the lower green lever 180° counterclockwise. % Grasping the front green handle, slide the imaging unit out until it catches.
  • Page 97 Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the slot of the sensor. Reinsert the imaging unit into the printer, holding it by its green handles. Match the arrow on the right side of the imaging unit with the arrow on the printer, and slightly push the imaging unit into the printer.

  • Page 98: User Replaceable Components

    Care and Maintenance User Replaceable Components 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; then it stops until you replace the indicated supply. Printer component Toner cartridges Color imaging unit...
  • Page 99 Printer component Fuser unit * Fuser Unit wearing out (Oil supply roll installed) Oil Roll wearing out Change the Fuser unit soon. Fuser Unit and Oil Roll Worn out Change the Fuser unit now. Oil supply roll Oil Roll wearing out Change the Oil supply roll soon.

  • Page 100: Cleandring And Jandm

    Care and Maintenance Clearing a Jam Scanner When a jam occurs at the document input area: # Open the ADF top cover by lifting the cover release tab. $ Remove the jammed document. Cover release tab # Open the ADF top cover by lifting the cover release tab. $ Open the ADF.
  • Page 101 Care and Maintenance When a jam occurs at the document output area: # Open the ADF tray. $ Remove the jammed document while keeping the ADF tray raised. # Open the ADF. $ Open the exit guide. % Remove the jammed document.

  • Page 102: Printer

    Care and Maintenance If the printer has frequent media jams, make sure that you follow these guidelines: BAlways use high-quality laser paper and transparencies. Refer to BMake sure that you load specialty media only in the multi-purpose tray and that you If a media jam occurs, the printer panel reports Jam at <Location>.
  • Page 103 Jam at A # Open the left side door corresponding to the selected media tray. $ Remove the jammed media. % Close the left side door. # Remove the media tray. $ Remove the jammed media from inside the printer. % Reinsert the media tray.
  • Page 104 Care and Maintenance (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). $ Remove the jammed media from inside the printer. % Reinsert the media tray.
  • Page 105 Jam at B Open the left side door. Use the green handles to pull out the paper feeder. Remove the jammed media on the paper feeder. Reinsert the paper feeder and close the left side door. Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 106: Jam At C

    Care and Maintenance Safety Caution: Jam at C Remove the fuser: # Open the printer front door. $ Turn the small green thumbscrew counterclockwise to unlock the fuser. BThe 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 107 # Hold the fuser as shown below, and slide it out of the printer. Safety Caution: B The fuser unit weighs approximately 3.1 k g {6.8 lbs.}. Take care when handling $ Close the front door. Remove the oil supply roll: # Press out on tabs to unlock the oil supply roll.
  • Page 108 Care and Maintenance Note: Caution: # Turn the fuser’s large green knob clockwise. $ Remove the jammed media. # Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser. $ Press down firmly on the oil supply roll to snap both sides into place.
  • Page 109 # Open the front door. $ Slide the fuser back into the printer. # Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser. $ Close the front door. Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 110: Jam At D

    Care and Maintenance Safety Caution: Note: Jam at D B 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. B First check the exit opening for media that has jammed and folded like an accordion.
  • Page 111 Caution: BIf the fuser knob will not turn, do not force it, or you may damage the fuser. Instead, follow these steps: a) Unlock the fuser by turning the small green thumbscrew counterclockwise. b) Pull the fuser out. The media will probably tear. c) Remove the oil supply roll.
  • Page 112 Care and Maintenance Jam at E Remove the jammed media from the output tray. Pull open the access door (above the plastic output tray) and remove the media. Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD.
  • Page 113 Jam at MPT (Multi-purpose tray) Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose tray. Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD. Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Scanner does not turn Scanner Error 49 is displayed on LCD when powered on. Scanning operation can- not be performed. Scanned image is dirty. One or both ends of image is/are not scanned. Scanned image is blurred or partially colored.

  • Page 115: Printer

    Trouble Scanned image has ADF scanner glass or vertical lines when a white sheet is dirty. document is scanned using the ADF. ABCD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scanned image is Document guides are not skewed when a adjusted correctly.
  • Page 116 Care and Maintenance On the Maintenance Page, a single color is not uniform or many vertical streaks (both light and dark) of slightly different density and non-uniform color. On the Maintenance Page, half tone area has areas of weak color. A single color appears faded.
  • Page 117 Trouble On the Maintenance The toner cartridge is Page, a single color has almost depleted and is a sharp, dark or light not properly applying vertical streak. toner. Small white spots OHP transparency has appear on OHP dust on its surface. transparency.
  • Page 118 Care and Maintenance On the Maintenance Page, straight, thin light vertical line in colors. On the Maintenance Page, each color “bleeds” into the color band. On the Maintenance Page, a single white spot appears in approximately the same vertical place on the page.
  • Page 119 Trouble On the Maintenance The imaging unit is Page,one or more dark scratched. vertical lines appear on the print in all colors. The fuser is damaged. A piece of the printed The fuser’s internal roller image is missing and is not being consistently reappears out of place, oiled.
  • Page 120 Care and Maintenance Light vertical streaks appear in all colors. Dark and wavy vertical streaks appear in all colors. The entire page prints in black, including the borders. Toner spots appear on the back of the media. Trouble Possible Cause The main charge grid is dirty.
  • Page 121 Trouble The page prints in black Either the image in the image area only. processor board or (The borders are clear.) engine control board is not functioning properly. The page is completely The problem could be blank. with one of the following: BEngine control board.
  • Page 122 (The Status Display function becomes ineffective.) Windows 95: 1. Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers. 2. Click the Panasonic KX-PS8000 icon. 3. Click the File menu, then click Properties. 4. Click the Details tab and Spool settings..

  • Page 123: Media Problems

    If it is, change the setting to Face Up. Use only recommended transparencies We cannot guarantee the results of other transparencies in KX-PS8000 printers. Make sure that the media is installed under the hooks at the front of the media tray.

  • Page 124: Print Quality Problems

    Care and Maintenance Prints have dull, faded colors. Image is very faded or pieces of the image are missing; toner on the page is loose. Streaks or spots The back of the printed page appears dirty. The print quality of a transparency is poor.

  • Page 125: Error Messages

    Error Messages Scanner LCD Panel Error Message ADF top cover open. Close the ADF top cover ADF paper Jam. Remove document from ADF tray. ADF open. Close the ADF. No detection marker in ADF Memory Error Select lower quality Care and Maintenance Possible Cause Corrective Action ADF top cover is open.

  • Page 126: Printer Lcd Panel

    Care and Maintenance Jam at A See front door label Jam at B See front door label Jam at C See front door label Jam at D See front door label Jam at E See front door label Jam at MPT See front door label Front or Right door Open...
  • Page 127 Error Message Upper Tray Media tray is empty. Empty Middle Tray Middle tray is empty in Empty the 2nd cassette feeder option. Lower Tray Lower tray is empty in Empty the 2nd cassette feeder option. Multi-Purpose Tray Multi-purpose tray is Empty empty.
  • Page 128 Care and Maintenance Yellow Toner Empty Low Black Toner Low Cyan Toner Low Magenta Toner Low Yellow Toner Memory Overflow Too hot to print Label Remove Label, Cancel job Error Message Possible Cause Yellow toner cartridge is empty. Black toner cartridge is almost empty.

  • Page 129: Status Display Program

    For Windows 3.1 users: When Windows 3.1 is started, the Panasonic Printer/Scanner Status icon appears and stays on the screen. This enables you to display the printerÕs/scannerÕs status at any stage during operation.

  • Page 130: Scanner Status Dialog Box

    $ This box lists the mode your scanner is in, device name (scanner), and the % This button minimizes the Panasonic Scanner Display dialog box. Pressing the & This button displays the Status Display Setup dialog box, where you can change ' This button displays the version of the Status Display.
  • Page 131 / This button provides you additional help. 0 This button changes the Panasonic Scanner Status dialog box to the Panasonic Printer Status dialog box, and is displayed only when using the digital duplicator utility. Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 132: Printer Status Dialog Box

    $ This box lists the mode your printer is in, device name (printer), interface cable % This button minimizes the Panasonic Printer Status dialog box. Pressing the ESC & This button displays the Setup for Status Display dialog box, where you can ' This button displays the version of the Status Display.
  • Page 133 Care and Maintenance 0 This button changes the Panasonic Printer Status dialog box to the Panasonic Scanner Status dialog box, and is displayed only when using the digital duplicator utility.

  • Page 134: Repacking

    47.9 k g {105.5 lbs.}. They must be handled by two people. B Should you need to send your scanner and/or printer for service, consult your reseller first or Panasonic. B Please use the original cartons and all of the original packing materials.

  • Page 135: Packing The Scanner

    Packing the Scanner Turn off the scanner. Remove the power cord and all interface cables. # If the scanner is installed on the top of the printer, unlock the scanner by sliding it toward the left. $ Gently raise and remove the scanner by releasing it from the guide pins.
  • Page 136 Care and Maintenance Open the ADF and remove it from the scanner bed by lifting it up. To lock the scanner, push and turn the lock clockwise with a flat- blade screwdriver. Repack the ADF and the scanner bed into the original carton.

  • Page 137: Packing The Printer

    Packing the Printer Note: B If you do not have the packing for the imaging unit and the transfer unit: contact Panasonic for packaging. 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).
  • Page 138 Care and Maintenance Important: Safety Caution: Reinsert the media tray into the printer; use adhesive tape to secure the tray to the printer. If you have other media trays, repack them for shipping or storage in their original shipping boxes. # Open the printer’s front door.
  • Page 139 Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheet. Caution: B 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. Insert the imaging unit into the packaging.
  • Page 140 Care and Maintenance # Open the left side door. $ Using the green handles, slide the paper feeder out. # Push in on green tabs to unlock the cover. $ Raise the cover until it catches in the open position. # Rotate the transfer unit’s green handles up.
  • Page 141 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. Note: BDo not touch or bump the roller: it can damage the roller Install the plastic cover and insert the transfer unit into a plastic bag and seal the end tightly.
  • Page 142 Care and Maintenance Packing the toner cartridges: # Open the right side door. $ Remove a toner cartridge. Caution: BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the cartridge. % Replace the shipping cover. & Secure the shipping cover with adhesive tape. &...
  • Page 143 Wipe off any loose toner in and around the printer. Note: B If a toner vacuum is available, it is the best tool for cleaning spilled toner. Do not use a standard office vacuum; the toner will not be retained by typical vacuum dust collectors.
  • Page 144 Care and Maintenance Repack any other accessories in the original shipping box. Repack the printer in the original shipping box. Make sure that you keep the printer upright and level when moving.

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Scanner Power source Refer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit. Temperature Operating: Storage: Humidity Operating: Storage: Warm Up Time Less than 20 seconds Power Consumption 55 W Max. (Scanning) 16 W (Standby) 10 W (Energy Star mode) Mass {Weight} 17.3 kg {38.1 lbs.} (with ADF) Dimensions...
  • Page 146 Appendix Resolution Flatbed Color Depth Internal: Output: Image Data Processing BImage sharpening and unsharpening (3 x 5 MTF correction) BBrightness/Contrast adjustment BPseudo halftone (Dither/error diffusion) BMirror, Positive / Negative reverse B correction: Linear/Adjustable BBackground reduction BColor / B & W mode Scanning Time* Color, B&W gray scale (A4 size) Auto Document Feeder (ADF)

  • Page 147: Printer

    Printer 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) Storage: 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Humidity Operating: 20% to 80% RH...
  • Page 148 Appendix Paper output Up to 500 sheets [75 g/m Resolution 600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi (additional RAM required) Maximum printing speed The print speeds listed in the following table represent the time the printer produces multiple prints on various media and resolution (Continuous throughput rate). Continuous Print Speed (ppm) 600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi...
  • Page 149 Printing: Total Memory Selectable Print Quality Mode Fast (300 dpi) 16 MB (Standard) Standard (600 dpi) 20 MB (Add 4 MB) Standard (600 dpi) 64 MB (Add 48 MB) High Quality (1200 dpi) 80 MB (Add 64 MB) Documents can be printed on Legal size paper when the print style is set to Color Graphics ( P.

  • Page 150: Media

    Appendix Paper Transparency Envelope Note: When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller than the media size. 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.

  • Page 151: Paper Weight

    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 152: Transparencies And Labels

    Appendix You may also print on transparencies and labels that are made for the printer. Panasonic has tested and found that the following work satisfactorily. Transparencies and Labels OHP transparency 3M CG3700 Labels AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165 Avery L7163, Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery L7167...
  • Page 153 Envelopes It is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10 or larger laser envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below: High quality envelopes have the following characteristics: BA thin, sharply creased leading edge BPaper weight of 90 g/m (24 lbs.) BFlat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc.
  • Page 154 Appendix Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may cause damage to your printer. BEnvelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings (see Figure 1) BEnvelopes with transparent windows (see Figure 2) BEnvelopes that will melt, discolor, scorch offset or release hazardous emissions BEnvelopes that use encapsulated types of adhesive that do not require moistening Always test a sample of the envelopes you are thinking of buying.

  • Page 155: Duplicate

    Duplicate Document Size Original document size: Flatbed: ADF: Duplicate paper size: Original Image Type Color: Printed Photo Mode, Glossy Photo Mode Mono: Text Mode, Halftone / Photo Mode Duplicate Speed (Standard 300 x 300, Standard memory, Letter size paper) Continuous (Same original): ADF duplicate (Different original): Multiple Duplicate Digital Duplicator Utility: 1-999...

  • Page 156: Software

    Appendix Windows Version BWindows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 (Intel only) TWAIN Scanner Driver Printer Driver Digital Duplicator Utility Color Management: ICM (Windows 95 only) System Requirement CPU: Operating System: Memory: Free disk space Virtual memory: Display: Drive: Bundled Software BCorel Photo Paint 5 &...

  • Page 157: Scsi Interface

    SCSI Interface The Panasonic DCIS SCSI interface is based on fast SCSI-2 ANSI standard. Specifications Connector Type 50-Pin Half Pitch Pin-type Connector Use a shielded cable for SCSI-2 (FAST SCSI). Cable The total length of the SCSI chain must not exceed 3 m (9.8 ft.) to ensure reliable operation.

  • Page 158: Parallel Interface

    Appendix The parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-C standard. If your computer has a parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take advantage of faster data transfer. Specifications Connector Type Cable Pin configuration Signal Pin Parallel Interface connector (printer side) Notes: Parallel Interface IEEE 1284-C type connector...

  • Page 159: Index

    INCREASE/NEXT button ... . .22, 84, Installing the KX-PS8000 software ... Installing the scanner .....
  • Page 160 READY indicator ......126 Removing the KX-PS8000 software ...125 Removing the Printer Driver .
  • Page 161 Saving a scanned document ....Scanner box ......Scanner function .

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