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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Color Laser Printer.
The major difference between the two models is as follows:
• The print speed of DP-CL22 is faster than DP-CL18.
• An automatic duplex unit is provided with DP-CL22 as standard. (An option for DP-CL18)
Using Manuals:
This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic Color Laser Printer and
necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the printer.
For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions included in the printer CD-ROM.
To read Operating Instructions, Adobe Reader must be installed on the computer. If it is not
installed, you need to install it on your computer by downloading it from Adobe's Web site or by
other means.
Please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for
future reference.
Setup Guide
Color Laser Printer
DP-CL18
Model No.
DP-CL22
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Page 1: Setup Guide
This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic Color Laser Printer and necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the printer. For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions included in the printer CD-ROM. -
Page 2: Automatic Duplex Printing
Measured by Panasonic's method. Microsoft Windows operating system (hereafter referred to as Windows) • Agfa® and the Agfa rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in other jurisdictions. Monotype®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Part Names ......Printer Panel ...... -
Page 4: For Your Safety
• Avoid the media tray going across an edge of a desk. Dropping the printer may cause injury. • Do not place the printer in an area where there is a lot of smoke, dust, chemical fumes or vibration. • When moving the printer, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. -
Page 5: Waste Disposal
For Your Safety Operating Safeguards [ WARNING ] • If metal fragments or water gets into the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the printer immediately. Contact an authorized service representative. Operating the contaminated printer can cause fire or electric shock. - Page 6 For Your Safety Caution Labels CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH. CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH. CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH. Precautions FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 and 18 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 7: Before You Start
Before You Start Precautions ■ General To avoid printer malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions: • Unstable or uneven surfaces. • A very large stack of media into the manual feed. ■ CD-ROM To prevent the CD-ROM from accidental damage: •... -
Page 8: Accessories
(located on the rear of the printer). Do not use an extension cord. Do not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a printer error. ■ Ventilation Space The ventilation space is needed more than 20 mm (0.8") between the printer and a wall. -
Page 9: Part Names
Media tray / Multi-purpose tray ■ Rear View Parallel interface connector Power switch Toner door Output tray Paper support Printer panel Front door release Right side door Rear cover Network interface connector USB interface connector Optional paper feeder cable cover... -
Page 10: Printer Panel
Pressing this button advances to the upper level menu. If an upper level menu does not exist, the action will be ignored. While the printer prints, pressing this button will allow you to stop printing or cancel processing the current job. -
Page 11: System Requirements
Before You Start Indicators Four indicators show the following printer states. Indicators Printer Status • Printer is turned on. • Printer is in Power Save mode. • Printer is turned off. • Printer is On Line and ready for printing. -
Page 12: Setup
Setup Setting up the Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges Open the toner door and remove the sealing tapes. Open the plastic bags and take out the toner cartridges. Shake the toner cartridges several times. Insert the toner cartridges in the appropriately labeled slots. - Page 13 Setup Holding the color print cartridge with the protective tray, match the arrow marks ( ) then insert the color print cartridge halfway into the printer. Protective tray NOTES: To prevent damage to the print cartridges, • Do not touch the green drum surface.
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Page 14: Installing The Automatic Duplex Unit
(option) in future. Save it carefully for the time. • If it is difficult to paste the Jam clear label, take the automatic duplex unit out of the printer and paste it. Close the front door. Pasting the Re-order Label Paste the enclosed “Supplies Re-order Label”... -
Page 15: Tray
6.4 kg (14 lbs.) when it is fully loaded. NOTE: • When the tray cover is open or the multi-purpose tray is used, you cannot pull the media tray out of the printer or open the front door. Be sure to close the multi-purpose tray and the tray cover before pulling the media tray out of the printer or opening the front door. -
Page 16: Using The Multi-Purpose Tray
Confirm the media guides are adjusted to the media size, then make sure to fix the length guide unit. Slide the media tray completely into the printer. CAUTION: • Be sure to hold the media tray with both hands so that you do not drop it. -
Page 17: Settings And Printing
Power Save will be displayed on the printer LCD panel. • When you turn on the printer for the first time, it will take about 5 minutes to fill the printer with toner. When the process is completed, Ready is displayed on the printer LCD panel. -
Page 18: Connecting The Printer To A Computer
• Use a shielded cable 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) or less in length. Turn off the printer. • Be sure to turn off the printer to avoid the Plug and Play installation. Connect the interface cable from the printer to a computer. -
Page 19: Installing Printer Driver
NOTES: • If using the Network interface cable, be sure to connect the printer with a network interface cable and to turn it on. • If using the Parallel or USB interface cable, be sure to turn off the printer or not to connect the printer with an interface cable to avoid the Plug and Play installation. -
Page 20: Using The Printer Driver
• If you want to print Classic application documents, you are required to install the DP-CL18M software for Mac OS 9.2, then set the computer and printer. Refer to "For Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2" in this section. Using the Printer Driver ■... -
Page 21: Maintenance
Replacing Supplies When the life of a component is worn out, the printer cannot print. For detailed information, refer to the installation guide included in the supply’s carton to install it. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting / Others
Print Quality”. Technical Support Calls If you have read this manual, then tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are still having difficulty, please contact the reseller from which the printer was purchased. LCD Panel Message Trouble Corrective Action • Load Letter size media. -
Page 23: Options And Supplies
Quality” in the Maintenance and Specifications section. ■ Media This printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling. - Page 24 The serial number is located on the label on the rear of the printer. For your convenience, record the number below and keep this book along with your proof of purchase, in the event of a theft or for future reference.