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Panasonic KX-PX2M Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Home Photo Printer. Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper operation. Especially, be sure to read the “Important Safety Instructions” (pages 6 – 8) before using this product. Store this manual and warranty in a safe place for future references.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Home Photo Printer. For your future reference Date of purchase Serial number (found on the rear of the unit) Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Attach your sales receipt here. Caution: Note that the images of printed documents will remain on the used ink sheet.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Note that a Paper and Ink set (sold separately) is required in order to print p. 12). Photo printer and accessories Photo Printer x 1 Paper cassette x 1...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ... 3 Important Safety Instructions ... 6 Notes on Use ... 9 Names and Functions of Each Part ...11 Paper and Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately) ... 12 Handling ... 12 Inserting the Paper ... 14 Inserting the Ink Cassette ...
  • Page 5 Printing with a Computer ... 51 System requirements ... 51 Installing the printer driver ... 52 Printing from the computer ... 56 Status monitor ... 56 License agreement ... 57 If a Paper Jam Occurs ... 58 LED Indicators ... 60 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the unit. 3.
  • Page 7 These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211- PANA (1-800-211-7262). CAUTION: • The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the power plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
  • Page 8 (2) this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) Information on Disposal in other...

  • Page 9: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use Usage locations Printer usage location • Do not use in the following locations: • Locations subject to a lot of dust or lint, as this may lead to inability to print cleanly. • In direct sunlight, near an air conditioner, or in any other location where temperature may rise above 35 °C (95 °F) or fall below 5 °C (41 °F).

  • Page 10: About The Lcd Monitor

    Notes on Use (continued) Storage Storing paper and ink cassettes After use, remove the paper cassette from the printer, close the cassette lid, leaving any remaining paper in the paper cassette. Then insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat.

  • Page 11: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    Names and Functions of Each Part Front View POWER Button LED Indicators p. 60) PRINT Lamp (Green) This lamp blinks while printing is in progress and lights up when waiting for printing. ACCESS Lamp (Green) This lamp lights up or blinks when image data is being accessed.

  • Page 12: Paper And Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately)

    Paper and Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately) • Starter kit is included (5 sheets of postcard size paper). Use only paper and ink cassettes in the Paper and Ink set described below. Paper and ink cassettes are kits consisting of paper and ink together. Do not use postcard and ink jet type paper.

  • Page 13: After Printing

    After printing • Do not remove unused sheets of paper from the paper cassette. Close the cassette lid, then insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat. • After removing the paper cassette, close the paper cassette compartment cover to prevent dust from getting inside the printer.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Paper

    Inserting the Paper For details on paper, refer to page 12. Open the paper cassette lid. • If the lid does not open, slide the lid until “ ” and “ ” marks align (until you hear the lid catch in place).
  • Page 15 Insert the paper cassette to the printer. Slide the paper cassette lid forward until it catches in place. Pull the paper stop upwards. Open the paper cassette compartment cover and insert the paper cassette firmly while holding the unit. • Make sure that the positions of the “...

  • Page 16: Inserting The Ink Cassette

    Inserting the Ink Cassette For details on ink cassette, refer to page 12. If the ink sheet is slack, tighten • Turn in the direction of the arrow displayed on the ink cassette. Open the ink cassette compartment cover and insert the cassette into the printer.
  • Page 17 Removing the ink cassette Open the ink cassette compartment cover. Pull the ink cassette as shown in the figure to the right. Close the ink cassette compartment cover. Notice of Ink Cassettes The numbers of the ink sheets and papers in the Paper and Ink set are matched. An ink cassette provides enough ink to print 36 sheets of paper (20 sheets of paper when using wide size paper).

  • Page 18: Connecting A Power Source

    Connecting a Power Source DC IN port AC adaptor Power cord CAUTION: • Never touch the power cord during a lightning storm. • When you operate this product, the wall outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. • Use only the included AC adaptor and power cord. POWER lamp Wall outlet Connect to household power...

  • Page 19: Pictbridge Printing With A Digital Camera

    PictBridge Printing with a Digital Camera You can connect the printer to a PictBridge compatible digital camera or digital video camera to print recorded images. An example of connecting to the Panasonic digital camera LUMIX (DMC-FX9) is described here. • Printer Insert the memory card into the digital camera.

  • Page 20: Printing Operation

    PictBridge Printing with a Digital Camera (continued) Follow the on-screen instructions on the digital camera to proceed the printing operation. When printing has finished, turn the printer off and disconnect the USB cable. Important • Connect only PictBridge compatible devices to the PictBridge terminal. •...

  • Page 21: Printing With The Lcd Monitor

    Printing with the LCD Monitor You can print images stored on SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will be impossible. Performing the procedures in "Preparation" p. 12 – 18) Inserting a memory card This printer supports SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, and miniSD Memory Card (adaptor required).

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On

    Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) Turning the power on Press the POWER button. POWER lamp on the printer will light up in green. • Printer Turning off the power • Press the POWER button for approximately 1 second. The POWER lamp goes out. ACCESS lamp POWER button POWER lamp...

  • Page 23: Changing The Language

    • Printer Changing the language You can change the language used for the setting screen. Press (MENU). Press to select [Settings] and press (OK). Press to select [Language] and press (OK). Press to select the language to be used and press Direction buttons PRINT CANCEL...
  • Page 24 Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) Printer Press to select [OK] and press (OK). To cancel changes Press (CANCEL).

  • Page 25: Printing Single Image

    Printing single image Press to select the image you want to print. Press (PRINT). Press (PRINT). • Printing begins. • If you press (CANCEL), the display will return to the "Image View". • For details on print settings, refer to page 28. Image display Image number/Total number of images...

  • Page 26: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) Printing multiple images Press to select the image you want to print. Press to set the number of copies. • The number of copies will increase one by one each time you press • The number of copies will decrease one by one each time you press •...
  • Page 27 Press (PRINT). • Printing begins. • If you press (CANCEL), the display will return to the "Image View". • For details on print settings, refer to page 28. To stop print job midway ● Press (CANCEL). Press to select [Yes] and press •...

  • Page 28: Printing With Various Print Settings

    Date and Baby mode. Before operation When printing images using LUMIX Travel Date and Baby mode with a Panasonic LUMIX digital camera, insert a memory card containing the images for which information has been recorded with LUMIX Travel Date and Baby mode.
  • Page 29 Press (PRINT). • Printing begins. • If you press (CANCEL), the display will return to the "Image View". (The changes for the print settings are cancelled.) To stop print job midway ● Press (CANCEL). Press to select [Yes] and press •...
  • Page 30 Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) With borders Whole part of the image is printed on the paper with margins on the paper edges. Scene ● Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast. Scene AUTO Auto Soft Skin Night Scenery Indoor Vividness Item Adjusts image brightness/contrast automatically.
  • Page 31 LUMIX ● If date and age information has been recorded for images using LUMIX Travel Date and Baby mode with a Panasonic LUMIX digital camera, they are printed in the lower right corner of the image. Example: • LUMIX: ON, Date: ON •...

  • Page 32: Printing All Images On A Memory Card

    Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) Printing all images on a memory card You can print all images on a memory card, one image per sheet. • You cannot proceed this operation if you set the number of copies for individual images beforehand ( p.

  • Page 33: Printing An Index

    Printing an index You can print an index of images on the memory card, showing 25 thumbnail images per sheet of paper (30 thumbnail images when using wide size paper). • You cannot proceed this operation if you set the number of copies for individual images beforehand ( p.
  • Page 34 Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) Press (PRINT). • Printing begins. • Printing will be made in the order of date from oldest to newest. • To return to the "Menu" screen, press (MENU). To stop print job midway ● Press Press to select [Yes] and press...

  • Page 35: Printing Using Dpof Settings

    Printing using DPOF settings You can select the images to be printed and the number of copies to be made using a DPOF compatible digital video camera or digital camera. When you have inserted a memory card containing DPOF settings into the printer, you can print images according to the setting. •...
  • Page 36 Printing with the LCD Monitor (continued) To stop print job midway ● Press Press to select [Yes] and press • The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted. Note • Changes made to Print settings are not applicable when printing DPOF images. •...

  • Page 37: Device Settings

    Device Settings You can change the print date format, language used for the setting screen, automatic LCD monitor OFF, and image information format. • Printer Press (MENU). Press to select [Settings] and press (OK). Press to select the item to be changed and press Press to select the desired option...
  • Page 38 Device Settings (continued) Press to select [OK] and press (OK). To cancel changes Press (CANCEL). Item Date Specifies print date format as year (Y), month (M) and day (D). Language Changes the display language. The LCD monitor is Sleep automatically turned off a few seconds after the screen saver is displayed, if the printer has not been used for the time...

  • Page 39: Restoring Default Settings

    Restoring Default Settings Performing this operation initializes all settings to the default values (factory settings). • Printer Press (MENU). Press to select [Defaults] and press (OK). Press to select [Yes] and press (OK). • For details on those settings which will be initialized and the factory settings, refer to page 71.

  • Page 40: Searching For Images

    Searching for Images You can search for images within a specified period and display these images. • Printer Press (MENU). Press to select [ Show by Date] and press Press to select the desired date and press Press to select the desired image. Note •...

  • Page 41: Creating Calendars

    Creating Calendars You can create original calendars with your favorite images. Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will be impossible. • You cannot proceed this operation if you set the number of copies for individual images beforehand ( p.
  • Page 42 Creating Calendars (continued) Press image and press Select calendar. Press calendar and press Press the image using (OK). • Press image. • For details of button functions, refer to the table below. • Button functions when changing zoom/rotate Button Function (Reduce/Enlarge/Rotate) Reduces the image.
  • Page 43 Press to move the image using , then press • Press (CANCEL) to cancel your edited image. • For details of button functions, refer to page 42. Press (OK). Press to select the item to specify the starting year, month, and day of the week, and then press (OK).
  • Page 44 Creating Calendars (continued) Print. Press copies. • The number of copies will increase one by one each time you press • The number of copies will decrease one by one each time you press • Up to 10 copies can be set for each image. Press •...

  • Page 45: Composite Printing

    Composite Printing You can create composite images by adding a frame. Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will be impossible. • You cannot proceed this operation if you set the number of copies for individual images beforehand ( p.
  • Page 46 Composite Printing (continued) Press image and press Select frame. Press frame and press Press the image using (OK). • Press image. • For details of button functions, refer to page 42. Press , then press • Press image. • For details of button functions, refer to page 42. Press to select the desired (OK).
  • Page 47 Print. Press to set the number of copies. • The number of copies will increase one by one each time you press • The number of copies will decrease one by one each time you press • Up to 10 copies can be set for each image. Press (PRINT).

  • Page 48: Printing Effects

    Printing Effects You can create composite images by adding special effects. Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will be impossible. • You cannot proceed this operation if you set the number of copies for individual images beforehand ( p.
  • Page 49 Press to select [Effect] and press (OK). Press to select the desired image and press Select effect. Press to select the desired effect and press Print. Press to set the number of copies. • The number of copies will increase one by one each time you press •...
  • Page 50 Printing Effects (continued) Press • Printing begins. To stop print job midway ● Press Press (OK). • The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted. To return to the "Menu" screen Press (MENU).

  • Page 51: Printing With A Computer

    • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may emit loud sound resulting in damage to the speaker. • Do not connect more than 2 Panasonic home photo printers to a computer. p. 52 – 55), perform print operations using...

  • Page 52: Installing The Printer Driver

    Printing with a Computer (continued) Installing the printer driver To print from the computer, you must first install the printer driver to your computer as follows. For details on printer driver operations, see the printer driver’s help. Important • Do not connect the printer to a computer before installing the printer driver. Also, be sure to turn off the printer’s power before making connections.
  • Page 53 Select the language for the installation. Click [Next]. • When the screen displaying the message “Before setup, make sure the printer is off.” appears, click [OK]. Read the License Agreement carefully. Select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and click If you do not agree to the conditions of •...
  • Page 54 Printing with a Computer (continued) Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable when “Connect the printer and switch it on.” screen is displayed. Then turn the printer on. p. 55) If “Printer not found. Check the • connection.”...

  • Page 55: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Disconnect the USB cable before uninstalling the printer driver. Quit all other active applications. Select [Start] → [All Programs (Programs)] → [Panasonic] → [Panasonic KX-PX2] and then click [Uninstall]. Click [Yes] when “Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features?”...

  • Page 56: Printing From The Computer

    Printing with a Computer (continued) Printing from the computer Use the application software installed on your computer to print images from the computer. Refer to the application software’s operating instructions for details on the printing operation. Open the image file to be printed using the application software.

  • Page 57: License Agreement

    PANASONIC or its licensor. 2. LICENSE: (1) You may use the SOFTWARE solely for the purpose of operation of your Panasonic Printer which is compatible with the SOFTWARE. (2) You may make a copy of the SOFTWARE for the use defined in subparagraph (1) above, or for internal back-up purpose only.

  • Page 58: If A Paper Jam Occurs

    If a Paper Jam Occurs The error message “Paper is jammed.” is displayed on the status monitor of the computer screen. Turn off the printer’s power once and turn it back on again with both the paper cassette and ink cassette still inserted.
  • Page 59 If paper is not ejected Turn off the power and remove the paper cassette. Remove the paper from either the front panel or the rear panel while pressing down on the paper jam removal lever. Important If the paper has stopped moving and no error message appears, wait for a while, leaving the paper as it is.

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The operational and error status of the printer is displayed using a combination of lit and blinking LED indicators. Messages can be displayed on the LCD monitor and the status monitor of the computer screen ( When operations are normal Status Power is on The LCD monitor...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Follow the procedures described below. If you are not able to solve the problem, contact your dealer. Power source Problem The power is not on. • Are the power cord and AC adaptor connected correctly? ⇒ Connect the power cord and AC adaptor correctly. The power is not off.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (continued) Printing Printer Problem The ink cassette cannot be inserted. • Not able to print. • Blank paper comes out. Printing time is unusually long. There is a noise during printing. Camera Printer Cause and Remedy • When attaching the ink cassette, if it does not catch in place when inserted, manually rotate the ink sheet reel slightly as described below and try again.
  • Page 63 Problem Not able to proceed • If you set the number of copies for individual images the print operation. beforehand, you cannot proceed printing all images, printing an index, printing using DPOF settings, creating calendars, composite printing or printing with effects. ⇒Cancel the number of copies you have set for all •...
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting (continued) 3 Cleaning thermal heads If photo images are marred by horizontal lines and you are not able to print high-quality photo images, use a commercially available cotton swab, approximately 15 cm (6″) in length, to clean the full length of the thermal heads in the ink cassette slot.
  • Page 65 Problem • Printer does not • Has the printer unit become hot? operate when the ⇒ If the inside of the unit becomes hot, buttons may button is pressed. • The menu is not displayed even when the MENU button is pressed. No image is •...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting (continued) Printing Problem • Don’t know how to stop the printing process when printing from a computer. • Printing has started after starting the computer. • Cannot start printing from the computer. • ERROR lamp on the printer is lit or blinking when printing from the computer.

  • Page 67: Message Display

    Message Display Paper cassette and ink cassette related messages LED indicators • POWER lamp Lit (Green) 1 Sometimes the PRINT lamp blinks or lights up during printing. • Messages Message Load a new ink cassette. (U02/U03/U04) Load the ink cassette. (U10/U12/U13/U14/U1A/ U1B/U1C/U43/U44/U45) Load paper.

  • Page 68: Internal Error

    Message Display (continued) Internal error • LED indicators POWER lamp Blink (Green) Messages • Message An error has occurred. Unplug/replug the power cord, then repower the unit. (Fxx 2 Numbers and/or letters will appear in place of xx. Others • LED indicators: No special indication.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Maintenance • When the feed roller and/or paper support lever are dirty Clear prints may become impossible if the feed roller or paper support lever become dirty. Wipe clean with a damp cloth that has been wrung thoroughly. • Wiping the printer surface To clean the printer surface, wipe up any dust with a soft dry cloth.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Printing System Printing Speed Ink Sheet Printing Paper Paper Feed Method Image Quality Printing Resolution Number of Images Displayable Maximum Pixels of Image Print Head Input Terminal Compatible Memory Card LCD Monitor 1 This is the time required from the start of printing the yellow layer to the end of printing the overcoat.

  • Page 71: List Of Factory Settings

    Allowable Storage: –20 °C to 55 °C (–4 °F to 131 °F) Temperature Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Allowable Storage: 0 % to 90 % Humidity Operation: 35 % to 80 % External Approx. 173 (W) x 63.5 (H) x 132 (D) mm Dimensions (Approx.

  • Page 72: Additional Information

    Copyright laws prevent their use in any other way without the written permission of the copyright holders. Disclaimer • Panasonic makes no warranties for damages, whether directly or indirectly, resulting from corrupted or lost data due to power failures, etc. Sudden drops in voltage •...
  • Page 73 Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This document uses the following abbreviation protocols: Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition is referred to Windows 98 SE Microsoft®...

  • Page 74: Customer Services

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 75: Warranty

    Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. When shipping the unit carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 76 Warranty (continued) IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

  • Page 77: Index

    Index ACCESS Lamp ... 11, 60 Air Vent ... 11 Calendar Printing ... 41 Composite Printing ... 45 Date ... 29 DCF ... 38, 70 DPOF ... 35 Enlarging Images ... 42, 46 ERROR Lamp ... 11, 60 Exif... 70, 72 Feed Roller ...
  • Page 78 Notes...
  • Page 79 Notes...
  • Page 80 Puerto Rico 00985 Copyright: • This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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