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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Impact Dot Matrix Printer KX-P1121E Model No. Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Feature Highlights
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the needs of your office. This printer has been factory set to operate with the most popular software packages. Your application software should control the printer’s functions. - Page 3 ® ® Windows 2000 operating system. ® ® Windows XP operating system. ® ® Windows Vista operating system. ® ® Windows 7 operating system. ® ® ® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets Introduction Operating Instructions...
- Page 4 East Coast business hours (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM). The end user technical support number is 1-800-726-2797. Operating Instructions Panasonic KX-P1121E Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A. 1-800-726-2797...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Precautions ...11 Before You Start ...12 Unpacking ...12 Removing the Protective Paper ...12 Installing the Platen Knob ...12 Parts of the Printer ...13 Setup ...16 Installing the Software ...16 System Requirements ...16 Software Installation ...16 Connecting to a Computer ...17 Power Supply ...17... - Page 6 Table of Contents Printing Area ...38 Supplies ...40 Index...41 Operating Instructions...
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Page 7: Safety Information
For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols used in this manual. WARNING CAUTION This symbol is used to alert operators to a specific... - Page 8 Safety Information Plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe the power cord and plug. Damage to the power cord or plug can cause fire or electric shock.
- Page 9 CAUTION Power When the unit is not used over an extended period of time, switch it off, and unplug it. If an unused unit is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire. Installation and Relocation Do not position the unit in a location where it is unstable.
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Page 10: Safety Information (For United Kingdom Only)
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 PREMISES, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. -
Page 11: Precautions
40 °C (104 °F). • For details about the ink ribbon, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Please ask your Panasonic sales company about obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet. Others •... -
Page 12: Before You Start
A Protective paper Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to secure. -
Page 13: Parts Of The Printer
Parts of the Printer Front View Paper support (Page 23) Top cover Paper feed selector • " " (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes • " " (Tractor) Fanfold paper Head gap lever Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. - Page 14 Before You Start Rear View Tractors Power switch (Page 17) Platen knob (Page 12) Power cord (Page 17) Serial No. Label Nameplate Operating Instructions...
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Page 15: Control Panel
Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE mode. ON LINE switch This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer. -
Page 16: Setup
"Install this driver software anyway". Connect the computer to the printer with a USB cable or a parallel cable. (Page 17) Once Plug and Play detects the printer and starts, follow the operating system's on-screen instructions. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Computer
If you do not have a USB or a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer. Turn off the power switch of both the printer and the computer. When connecting with a USB cable: Attach the USB cable (B) from your computer to the USB connector (A). -
Page 18: Installing The Ribbon Cassette
The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. B Open the smoked plastic cover. Operating Instructions Move the head gap lever (A) to the (+) position. - Page 19 A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). B Press down on rear of the ribbon cassette until the wing tab (A) snaps into place. Close the smoked plastic cover. Adjust the head gap lever (A) for the thickness of paper you are using.
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Page 20: Removing The Ribbon Cassette
Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. Operating Instructions Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: – Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) – Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) - Page 21 Set the paper feed selector (A) to the " position. Lift off the top cover (A). A Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor " clamping levers (A) forward. B Slide the tractors (B) to accommodate the approximate width of paper being used. Raise the tractor covers (A).
- Page 22 Setup Place the paper with the printed side face down and align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pins, then close the tractor covers. Make sure the paper is straight. A Adjust the tractors to remove any slack. B Lock the tractor clamping levers. Operating Instructions Press This will load the paper to the first print line.
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Page 23: Single Sheets And Envelopes (Friction Mode)
Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installed in the printer. B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for the thickness of paper you are using. Position... -
Page 24: Self Test
ON LINE Operating Instructions Self Test The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. Load a sheet of paper, and turn the power off. (Page 20) Turn the power on while pressing A sample printout will begin, which serves as a self test. -
Page 25: Using The Software
In most cases there will be no need to change the initial setup items. To start the Control Panel Software program, from [Start], select [All programs] ® [Panasonic] ® [Panasonic KX-P1121E] ® [Control Panel Software]. You can change the following items:... -
Page 26: Viewing The Command Reference Manual
In Control Panel, open [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows 2000, select [Add/Remove Programs], and in Windows Vista and Windows 7, select [Uninstall a program]. Select [Panasonic KX-P1121 Series] to uninstall. Follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 27: Using The Control Panel
Using the Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to set only Auto LF, Graphic Direction, Page Length, Emulation and Download buffer. If there is any paper loaded, you will get a print out of the current settings automatically. Turn the power on while pressing LOAD/PARK Both font indicators will be blinking. - Page 28 Using the Control Panel Control Panel A FONT indicator B FONT indicator C ON LINE indicator FONT indicator ITEM Print current Initial Setup condition Emulation Auto LF Download buffer Graphic direction Page length ON LINE indicator (C) ITEM Print current Initial –...
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Page 29: Factory Settings
Resetting All Current Settings to the Factory Settings Follow the instructions below: Turn the power on while pressing LOAD/PARK Make sure that both FONT indicators (A) are blinking. Press TEAR OFF All the current settings will be reset to the Factory settings. -
Page 30: Printing Out The Current Settings
Using the Control Panel Printing Out the Current Settings Follow the instructions below to get a print out of the current settings. Load a sheet of paper, and turn the power off. (Page 20) Turn the power on while holding down the FONT ON LINE buttons. -
Page 31: Selecting A Character Font
Feeding Paper You can adjust the paper position by using the control panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is not printing in the ON LINE mode. Line Feed/Form Feed (LF/FF Switch) -
Page 32: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
– The platen should be cleaned with denatured alcohol only. – The carriage guide bar can be lubricated with a very light oil. Contact your Authorized Panasonic Service Center for advice on lubrication. Ribbon Cassette A single ribbon cassette permits the printing of about 3 million characters. When the printing starts to fade, gently push the counter spring in the re-ink hole (A) with the tip of a ballpoint pen or other object. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The following table will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased. - Page 34 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Symptom Printout is double-spaced. Keeps printing on the same line. Both of the FONT LEDs are blinking just after turning on the power. Wrong Character Set prints. When printing on custom fanfold paper, the print position shifts after the second page.
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Page 35: Appendix
(cpl): Printing speed [characters per second (cps)]: Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer. USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard) 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron) 3 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige) - Page 36 Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes) Temperature: 10 °C–35 °C (50 °F–95 °F) Humidity: 30–80 % RH (Please allow the printer to stabilize at room temperature within the operating temperature range before operation) Temperature: -20 °C–60 °C (-4 °F–140 °F) Humidity 10–90 % RH...
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Page 37: Paper Specifications
"Weight in pounds" represents the weight of 500 [423 ´ 559 mm (17 ´ 22 in.)] sheets. • The printer will handle multipart papers up to 0.32 mm (0.013 in.). Up to 4 copies of 14 lb. chemical release paper can be used. -
Page 38: Printing Area
Appendix Printing Area Fanfold Paper 1st character Printing area Paper perforations Printing area Fanfold Paper 25.4 mm (1 in.) 17.8 mm (0.7 in.) 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) 25.4 mm (1 in.) Value A indicates the area near the paper perforations where the quality may not be optimum. Value B indicates the maximum distance between the sprockets and first printable character. - Page 39 Single Sheets and Envelopes 1st character Printing area Single Sheets and Envelopes 38 mm (1.5 in.) 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) 25.4 mm (1 in.) Value B indicates the minimum distance between the edge of the paper and the first printable character.
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Page 40: Supplies
Appendix Supplies Model Number Description KX-P145 Ribbon Cassette (black) Note • To purchase Ribbon Cassette, please contact your dealer. Operating Instructions... -
Page 41: Index
Friction Mode Tractor Mode Paper feed selector Paper Feeding Paper Out Detector Paper Parking Paper support Paper thickness Parallel Interface connector Parts of the Printer Pica Pitch Platen knob Power Requirements Power switch POWER/PAPER OUT indicator Precautions Prestige Print Font... - Page 42 Index Re-inking Ribbon Cassette Ribbon cassette 18, 32 Self Test Single sheet 23, 37, 39 Smoked plastic cover Specifications Tear Off Top cover Tractor clamping levers Troubleshooting Unpacking USB connector 13, 17 Zero font Operating Instructions...
- Page 43 This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. © Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009 (For EU only) PJQXC0303YA KK0409KU1119...