Panasonic KX-CL400 Setup Manual
Panasonic KX-CL400 Setup Manual

Panasonic KX-CL400 Setup Manual

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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 KX-CL600 is faster than KX-CL400.
• An automatic duplex unit is provided with KX-CL600 as standard. (An option for KX-CL400)

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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.
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future reference.

Setup Guide

Color Laser Printer
KX-CL400
Model No.
KX-CL600

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    The major difference between the two models is as follows: • The print speed of KX-CL600 is faster than KX-CL400. • An automatic duplex unit is provided with KX-CL600 as standard. (An option for KX-CL400) Using Manuals: This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic Color Laser Printer and necessary precautions for safety and use.
  • Page 2: Automatic Duplex Printing

    Copyright © 2002 Wind River Systems, Inc. All right reserved. This product contains an implementation of LZW licensed under U.S.Patent 4,558,302.  silex technology, Inc. 1998-2005  2005 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  As an E Partner, Panasonic has...
  • 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 Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model Number: KX-CL400 or KX-CL600 Responsible Party:Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A.
  • 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.
  • Page 14: Installing The Automatic Duplex Unit

    Insert the automatic duplex unit while confirming the position (A and B). Push the automatic duplex unit down (1) (and paste the label (2) provided with KX-CL400 only so it is overlapped on the jam clear label that has been pasted).
  • 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

    [B] Parallel interface Installing Driver and Utilities KX-CL400 or KX-CL600 is the model of the PCL printer. If you install an Upgrade Kit (for PostScript 3) in the printer, the model name displayed on the printer driver and utility window becomes KX-CL410 or KX-CL610 respectively.
  • Page 19: Installing Printer Driver

    Click [Yes]. The Printer port selection window is displayed. [A] When using the Network interface cable: Click on Select the Network port for KX-CL400 check button, and select the printer of the IP Address confirmed on the Configuration Page (refer to “Printing the Configuration Page”...
  • Page 20: Using The Printer Driver

    • If you want to print Classic application documents, you are required to install the KX-CL410 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

    KX-CL600 KX-CLEM3 128 MB DIMM (Memory) KX-CLEM4 256 MB DIMM (Memory) KX-CLHD2 2.5” Hard Disk Drive Supplies It is recommended that genuine Panasonic supplies are used. Model Description Number KX-CLTC3 Cyan Toner Cartridge 6K KX-CLTC4 Cyan Toner Cartridge 3K...
  • Page 24 SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE Panasonic Digital Document Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (PSC) Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infateria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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