Page 1 Digital Imaging System Operating Instructions (For Copier) DP-6000/7000 Options DA-FS700/MA700/XT700/TR700 Before operating this copier, please read The digital copier with options these instructions completely and keep this operating guide for future reference.
Page 2 We welcome any comments on ambiguities, errors, omissions, or missing pages. Never attempt any procedure on the machine that is not specifically described in this guide. Unauthorized operation can cause faults or accidents. Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from unauthorized operation of the equipment.
Page 3 Preface Thank you for choosing Panasonic DP-6000/7000 Series. This manual aims to provide all the information necessary for effectively operating the copier together with notes on safety precautions and maintenance tips. To get the most out of your copier, please read the manual carefully and completely before using the machine.
Page 4: Copying Mixed Size Originals
DP-6000/7000 Series Useful Features Making a copy with Making and out putting altered dimensions collated copies You can make copies by You can select to output the copies changing the length/width of as collated sets. your document. T A B L E...
Page 5 Creating a binding Making copies of a margin bound document onto separate You can shift the copy image to create a binding margin at the sheets edge. You can make copies from a bound document onto separate sheets of paper. 5-7 Setting the Margins (Image Shift) 5-6 Copying Facing Pages onto...
Page 6 Specifying the size Creating an of a document negative-type image You can specify the area of the You can create a negative-type document you wish to copy. image on a copy by reversing the black and white areas of the original.
Page 7 Enhancing the Making duplex sharpness of a copies of facing photo pages You can enhance or reduce the You can make two sided copies sharpness of a photo. of documents with facing pages. 5-13 Enhancing Sharpness 5-17 Making Duplex Copies of (Sharpness) Facing Pages (Book Duplex) Inserting covers...
Page 8: Using This Guide
Using This Guide This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Copier This chapter contains operating instructions about your copier like information on the major components, the methods of switching the power ON and OFF and how to use the touch panel display. After the copier has been properly installed, be sure to read this chapter completely before operating the machine.
Page 9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes the actions to be taken in the event of errors or machine faults. Read this chapter for instructions on how to resolve these errors if they occurred. Chapter 8 Daily Care This chapter provides information on regular maintenance such as replacing drum/toner cartridges, checking the meters and cleaning the machine.
Page 10: Conventions
Conventions The manual uses the following conventions. viii...
Page 11: Safety Notes
Your authorized Panasonic Do not place the machine near heaters or representative will provide necessary support for volatile, flammable, or combustible materials the proper installation of the machine.
Page 12 Rated voltage: 220 - 240 V Japan, it is 125 V/15 A. In other countries, contact Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz your local authorized Panasonic service representative. If you use a cord with an unspecified current rating, the machine or plug may...
Page 13 These conditions can cause fire. fire. Immediately switch off and unplug the machine, and contact your local authorized Panasonic Once a month, unplug the machine and check service representative. the power cord for the following:...
Page 14 Drug Administration:USA). This means that the wrapped around the heat roller. You can get machine does not emit hazardous laser burnt as a result. Switch off the machine, and radiation. contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative.
Page 15 Doing so can cause can cause injuries. injuries. Switch off the machine immediately, and contact your local authorized Panasonic Do not staple document with punched holes service representative. (e.g. perforated paper available in the market) as...
Page 16 If you inhale toner, exit the area immediately properly disposed of. Contact your local authorized and gargle with plenty of water. Panasonic service representative for disposal. If you swallow toner, induce vomiting and consult a doctor immediately. Administer emergency treatment as follows: If toner gets into your eyes, rinse them well with plenty of clean water.
Page 17: Illegal Copies
Illegal Copies It is illegal to make copies of certain documents Copying certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy in your country. See "Legal Requirements in Japan"...
Page 18 3. Exploiting copyrighted works, including but not limited to books, newspapers, magazines, brochures, paintings, plans, photography, images, movies, music and computer programs shall NOT be permissible without obtaining the consent of the copyright owner. In the following cases, the copyright owners may exercise their right of demanding cessation and/or may claim compensation for damages.
Page 19: The Objective Of The International Energy Star Program
To protect the global environment and conserve energy sources, the International Energy Star Program encourages the following product features. Panasonic confirms the DP-6000/7000 Series satisfy the requirements for this program. Two-sided copying feature To reduce the volume of copy paper used, the two-sided copying feature is set as a default for this machine.
Page 20: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface Useful Features Using This Guide Conventions Safety Notes Illegal Copies The Objective of the International Energy Star Program Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Copier Main Components and Their Functions ..................2 Switching On and Off ........................ 6 Breaker switch .........................
Page 21 Chapter 3 Loading Documents Documents ..........................34 Loading documents in the DADF ..................34 Placing documents on the document glass ................35 Loading Documents ........................ 36 Loading documents in the DADF ..................36 Placing documents on the document glass ................37 Screen display when using document glass .................
Page 22 5-12 Selecting the Original Size (Original Size) ................106 5-13 Enhancing Sharpness (Sharpness) ..................108 5-14 Creating Negative-like Images (Negative Image) ..............110 5-15 Creating Mirror Images (Mirror Image) .................. 112 5-16 Repeating an Image (Repeat Image) ..................114 5-17 Making Duplex Copies of Facing Pages (Book Duplex) ............
Page 23 Document Jams ........................183 Document jam at the feeding point of the DADF ..............183 Document jam inside the DADF ..................184 Document jam at the document tray ................... 186 Document jam underneath the DADF ................. 187 Stapler Faults ........................189 Chapter 8 Daily Care Cleaning the Copier .......................
Page 24: Getting To Know Your Copier
Getting to Know Your Copier Main Components and Their Functions ......Switching On and Off ............ Using the Touch Panel Display ........Entering Password (When the Auditron Feature is Enabled) ....... Saving Power ..............
Page 25: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Copier
Getting to Know Your Copier Main Components and Their Functions Main Components Automatically feeds a stack of documents, one sheet at a time, for scanning. For copying a two-sided document, side one is scanned first and the document is flipped in the DADF for side two to be scanned. The Duplex Automatic DADF serves as the document cover when the document to be copied is Document Feeder (DADF)
Page 26 Getting to Know Your Copier Finisher (optional) Enables stapling and hole-punching. Finisher Tray 1 Receives copy output other than stapled, punched, or high capacity. Finisher Tray 2 Receives stapled, punched, or high capacity copy output. Finisher Top Cover Open this cover to remove jammed paper. Finisher Front Door Open this door to remove jammed paper, and replace or remove staples.
Page 27: Control Panel
Getting to Know Your Copier Control Panel Brightness Adjustment Dial Adjusts the brightness of the touch panel display. Touch the feature buttons on this panel to select the desired options for a copy, scan Touch Panel Display or print job. Press this button to go to the Settings/Meter Check screen or screen for setting printer Settings/Meter Check Button specifications if the printer function is installed.
Page 28 Getting to Know Your Copier Clear All Button Press this button to clear all settings and return to the default screen. Stop Button Press this button to stop the current copy or print job. Press this button to start copying or scanning. Start Button The Auto indicator light at the upper left lights up when Auto Start is activated.
Page 29: Switching On And Off
The breaker switch is normally If the breaker trips repeatedly, contact your local authorized set to the "I" position. Panasonic service representative. However, when it is not used Check the earth fault interrupter for an extended period of time once a month to ensure that it works correctly.
Page 30: Switching Off The Power
Getting to Know Your Copier Switching off the power Turn the power switch to the " " position. The power is switched off. If the machine is switched on but has been left unused for a fixed period of time, the Power Saver feature will reduce the power consumption of the machine to conserve energy.
Page 31: Using The Touch Panel Display
Getting to Know Your Copier Using the Touch Panel Display You can select a feature shown on the touch panel display by touching its corresponding button on the display. Here, the Basic Features screen is used to explain the respective parts of a screen. In this section, the touch panel display will be referred to as the “display”.
Page 32 Getting to Know Your Copier Changing the display screen Four screens are available for selection on the display. They are the Basic The System Administrator can use Features screen, Customised Features screen, Features Menu screen and the Tools Mode to select the screens Stored Jobs screen.
Page 33 Getting to Know Your Copier Selecting a feature Touch a displayed button to select a feature or value. See “Chapters 4 to 6” for details. When the feature name is displayed on the button: When there is a pop-up mark attached to the button: 1-3 Using the Touch Panel Display...
Page 34 Getting to Know Your Copier When there are scroll buttons Functions of the Reset, Cancel and Close/Save buttons Returns all the selected features and values to their original settings when the screen was first displayed. Cancels all the selected features and values of the displayed screen and returns to the previous screen.
Page 35 Getting to Know Your Copier Message pop-up and confirmation pop-up screens A message pop-up screen will be displayed to show warning or caution notes. Select Close to exit from this screen. A confirmation pop-up screen will be displayed when an action requires your confirmation.
Page 36: Entering Password (When The Auditron Feature Is Enabled)
Entering Password (When the Auditron Feature is Enabled) The Auditron feature allows you to control the number of copies that a department (account user) can make by assigning a password to the user. The diagram shows the relationship between the Password Entry screen and the default screen.
Page 37 Getting to Know Your Copier Procedure If you made a mistake while entering When the password screen is being displayed, enter your the password, press the Clear C button to clear and re-enter. password by using the keypad. Each input digit is represented by an asterisk. Use the Numeric Keypad to key in the password.
Page 38: Saving Power
Saving Power The machine has a power-saving feature, which lowers the power consumption when copying is stopped for a period of time. This consists of two modes based on the level of power consumption. Low Power Mode (Power Saver Mode) Power consumption: 180 W (DC506), 210 W (DC706/606) The power of the control panel and fuser unit lowers.
Page 39 Getting to Know Your Copier Entering Power Saver Mode automatically When the machine is not used for a set period of time, it automatically goes into the Low Power Mode (Power Saver Mode). In addition, after a set period of time, it shifts to the Power Off Mode (Auto Power Off Mode). By factory default, the shift to Power Saver mode and Auto Power Off mode after the last copy job or...
Page 40 Loading Paper What Paper to Use ............. Storing and Handling Paper ........Loading Paper ............Changing the Paper Tray Size ........
Page 41: What Paper To Use
Loading Paper What Paper to Use This section describes the paper stock that can be used on this machine. Weights of paper The weights of paper for the respective trays are as shown below. Tray G.S.M. G.S.M. measures the substance of Tray 1 12 - 28lbs.
Page 42: Types Of Special Media
Loading Paper Types of special media The types of media for the respective trays are as shown below. Special medium Tray The special medium mentioned on Transparencies, perforated paper (30-hole) Trays 2 to 4 the right cannot be used for two- sided copying.
Page 43: Storing And Handling Paper
Loading Paper Storing and Handling Paper Observe the following when storing paper: • Always store paper in a cabinet or at a place with low humidity. Damp paper may cause jams or affect the image quality. • Always re-pack unused paper, preferably with desiccant. •...
Page 44: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Loading Paper The following screen will appear when paper runs out during a copy job. Add paper according to the displayed instructions. After adding the paper, you can resume the copy job by pressing the Start button. During a copy job, paper can be added to a tray not selected for the current job that is in progress.
Page 45 Loading Paper Push the tray in slowly until it stops. The message, "Ready to copy. Press Start to continue or press C button to cancel the job." appears on the display once you have properly replenished the tray. 2-3 Loading Paper...
Page 46: Loading Paper In Tray 5 (Bypass)
Loading Paper Loading paper in tray 5 (bypass) Load special media, non-standard size paper, which cannot be loaded in trays 1-4, tray 6 (high capacity feeder) (optional), and tray 5 (bypass). The tray 5 (bypass) has a capacity of 50 sheets. The paper size is as Procedure follows.
Page 47: Loading Paper In Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder) (Optional)
Loading Paper Loading paper in tray 6 (high capacity feeder) (optional) Load paper in tray 6 (high capacity feeder) (optional) by following the procedures below. Tray 6 (high capacity feeder) is Procedure optional. The capacity of tray 6 (high capacity feeder) (optional) is 3600 sheets.
Page 48: Changing The Paper Tray Size
Loading Paper Changing the Paper Tray Size Changing the size of tray 1 Follow the procedures shown below to change the size of tray 1 in order to load paper stock of the desired size. For changing paper size A5 5.5 x 8.5", you have to do it via the Tools 2.1 What Paper to Use Mode screen.
Page 49 Loading Paper Place paper stock of the desired size against the bottom-right corner of the tray. Pinch and hold the release on the lever again and push the lever forward until it touches the edge of the paper. Paste the new paper size label on the front of the tray.
Page 50: Changing The Size Of Trays 2 To 4
Loading Paper Changing the size of trays 2 to 4 Request assistance from your System Administrator if you need to change the size of trays 2 to 4. Your System Administrator can follow the procedures shown below to make the changes. After changing paper size, follow the steps from Step 9 to adjust settings on the Tools Mode screen.
Page 51 Loading Paper Place paper stock of the desired size against the bottom-right corner of the tray. Adjust the guides according to the size of the paper. Remove the paper from the tray and use a screwdriver to fasten the If the guide is not fastened properly, screws as shown in the paper jam may occur.
Page 52 Loading Paper Press Settings/Meter Check on the control panel. Select Tools Mode. The screen on the right has the Auditron mode enabled. For details, refer to Chapter 9 Using the Auditron Feature . Enter the access number of the System Administrator by using the keypad and select Confirm.
Page 53 Loading Paper Select the tray that you have changed by using the buttons. Then select Change Settings. The tray can also be selected directly by touching its button on the For example, select Tray 3. display. As tray 1 and tray 6 (high capacity feeder) (optional) can automatically detect the loaded paper size, they are not shown on the screen on the...
Page 54: Changing The Size Of Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder)
Loading Paper Changing the size of tray 6 (high capacity feeder) This section explains the procedures for changing the paper sizes to be loaded in tray 6 (high capacity feeder). Paper sizes that can be loaded are B5 , A4 , and 8.5 x 11" . Tray 6 (high capacity feeder) is optional.
Page 55 Loading Paper When the paper size is changed to B5 , remove the horizontal guide from the right side of the tray. Insert the horizontal guide into the gap (B5) and fasten the screw. When B5 is changed to A4 8.5x11"...
Page 56: Chapter 3 Loading Documents
Loading Documents Documents ..............Loading Documents ............
Page 57: Documents
Loading Documents Documents Place document on the document glass or load it in the Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF). Edge Erase/Copy All is not available Place the following types of documents on the document glass. They will when copying some types of cause jams when loaded in the DADF.
Page 58: Placing Documents On The Document Glass
Loading Documents G.S.M. is a measure of the substance of paper expressed in grams per square metre, which does not depend on the number of sheets in the ream. • G.S.M. 1 sided: 38-128 g/m , 2 sided: 50-105 g/m •...
Page 59: Loading Documents
Loading Documents Loading Documents Load the documents in the DADF or place it on the document glass. Loading documents in the DADF The DADF lets you load a stack of documents for feeding to the scanner one sheet at a time, and output them after scanning. 50 sheets can be loaded each time, thus saving time of loading documents manually.
Page 60: Placing Documents On The Document Glass
Loading Documents Placing documents on the document glass Procedure Placing documents on the document Open the document cover. glass in 3-1 Documents for information on the types of documents that can be placed on the document glass. For documents of mixed sizes, see 5-5 Loading MIxed Size Originals (Mixed Size Originals) .
Page 61: Screen Display When Using Document Glass
Loading Documents Screen display when using document glass The message "Size Mismatch" may be displayed if you have pressed the Start button after placing your document on the document glass and selecting the copy function. See 5-12 Selecting the Original Size (Original Size) on how to input the Size here refers to the image size that is calculated based on the document document size.
Page 62: Basic Features
Basic Features Overview of Basic Features ........Selecting a Paper Tray (Paper Supply) ...... Reducing/Enlarging (Reduce/Enlarge) ....... Reducing/Enlarging the Length and Width (Independent X-Y%) ..........Copying on One Side (2 Sided) ........Copying on Two Sides (2 Sided) ......... Collating Copy Output (Output/Finishing) ....Stapling (Stapling) ............
Page 63: Overview Of Basic Features
Basic Features Overview of Basic Features The icons and buttons on the display that are used for carrying out a basic copy job are shown in the diagram below. This diagram shows their locations on the control panel as well as the features that they have. You will find it useful to familiarise yourself with the respective locations of the icons and buttons before operating the machine.
Page 64 Basic Features Interrupt For interrupting the current job Clear All with an urgent job For clearing and returning the selected settings to their default values Stop For stopping a copy job Keypad Start For entering numerical For starting a copy job values such as number of sets Clear C...
Page 65: Selecting A Paper Tray (Paper Supply)
Basic Features Selecting a Paper Tray (Paper Supply) Before starting a copy job, select a paper tray with the required paper size. There are two methods of selecting a paper tray: A message will appear on the display if the auto-selected tray has Auto Paper Selection (Auto) no paper or the machine is unable to The machine will detect the document size, match it with the percentage...
Page 66: Reducing/Enlarging (Reduce/Enlarge)
Basic Features Reducing/Enlarging (Reduce/Enlarge) The Reduce/Enlarge feature allows you to adjust the size of your copy image. There are two methods to choose from: Enter the vertical and horizontal ratios of the document. The machine Size-for-size copying (100%) will convert these into length and The copied image is the same size as the original image.
Page 67: Size-For-Size Copying
Basic Features Size-for-size copying You can make an exact copy of the original by selecting 100% in Reduce/ Enlarge on the Basic Features screen. Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. On the Basic Features screen, select 100% in Reduce/Enlarge. The factory default for Reduce/ Enlarge is 100%.
Page 68: Reduction Or Enlargement
Basic Features Reduction or enlargement If you have selected Auto % in Reduce/Enlarge, the machine determines an appropriate reduction or enlargement ratio so that the copy image fits onto the paper from the tray which you have selected in Paper Supply. Procedure Load the document.
Page 69: Preset Percentage Change
Basic Features Preset percentage change Procedure The values of the preset ratios can Load the document. be changed. If you use a ratio more frequently than those shown on the right, then you will find it convenient to change one of those preset ratios On the Basic Features screen, select Reduce/Enlarge.
Page 70: Variable Percentage Change (Variable %)
Basic Features Variable percentage change (Variable %) You can make copies by selecting a ratio between 25-400%. Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. On the Basic Features screen, select Reduce/Enlarge. Paper Supply can also be selected on the Features Menu screen.
Page 71 Basic Features , or the keypad displayed on the screen to enter the ratio. Touch C on the screen if you made a For example, enter 120%. mistake while entering the ratio. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Select Save twice. Some features cannot be selected Select other features if necessary.
Page 72: Reducing/Enlarging The Length And Width (Independent X-Y%)
Basic Features Reducing/Enlarging the Length and Width (Independent X-Y%) The Independent X-Y% feature allows you to make copies with independent length or width of the original. There are three methods available. Specifying X/Y percentage change (Variable X-Y%) If you have also selected Auto You can make copies of Centre for Image Shift, then the the originals by...
Page 73: Specifying X/Y Percentage Change (Variable X-Y%)
Basic Features Specifying X/Y percentage change (Variable X-Y%) You can make copies of your original by specifying its X and Y ratios separately. The image will be copied according to the ratios that you have entered. Procedure On the Basic Features screen, select Reduce/Enlarge. The factory default for Reduce/ Enlarge is 100%.
Page 74 Basic Features Enter the X and Y ratios by using For example, enter Y = 120% and X = 200%. You can use below XY on the display to increase or decrease the ratio of X and Y simultaneously. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Load the original in the orientation of Head to Top, or Head to Left.
Page 75: Specifying Original/Copy Size (Calculator )
Basic Features Specifying original/copy size (Calculator %) The machine will make copies of your original based on the ratios calculated from the measurements of the original and the copy that you have entered. The machine will automatically Procedure adjust the ratio to 25% if the calculated ratio is 25% or below, and 400% if the calculated ratio is 400% On the Basic Features screen, select Reduce/Enlarge.
Page 76 Basic Features Check that there is a on the left of Original Size under Y. Enter the length of the document by using the keypad. Use the ruler markings surrounding For example, enter "210 mm". the document glass to set the area of the original for scanning.
Page 77: Automatic X/Y Percentage Change (Auto-Fit)
Basic Features Automatic X/Y percentage change (Auto-Fit) The machine will make copies of your original by calculating the X and Y ratios so that the image can fit onto the selected paper size. Procedure On the Basic Features screen, select the tray with the desired paper size in Paper Supply.
Page 78 Basic Features Select Auto-Fit. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Load the original in the orientation of Head to Top, or Head to Left. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded.
Page 79: Copying On One Side (2 Sided)
Basic Features Copying on One Side (2 Sided) The 2 Sided feature allows you to make one sided copies from one sided documents or two sided documents, To make one sided copies from a two sided document, use the DADF. Procedure On the Basic Features screen, select 2 Sided.
Page 80 Basic Features Select either 1 1 Sided or 2 1 Sided. For example, select 2 1 Sided. The factory default is 1 1 Sided. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. When making two sided copies, use the DADF. The document glass can only be used for making one sided copies.
Page 81 Basic Features Load the original in the orientation of Head to Top, or Head to Left. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. For 2 1 Sided copying, use the DADF. Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded.
Page 82: Copying On Two Sides (2 Sided)
Basic Features Copying on Two Sides (2 Sided) You can make two sided copies from one or two sided documents. However, to make two sided copies from a two sided document, you need to have the DADF installed. You cannot make two sided copies onto paper size smaller than 5.5x8.5".
Page 83 Basic Features Select 1 2 Sided. The factory default is 1 1 Sided. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Select Head to Head or Head to Toe as the image orientation of the copy. Head to Head: When all sides of a document have the same orientation. Head to Toe: When the orientation of side two is the reverse of side one.
Page 84: Making Two Sided Copies From Two Sided Originals
Basic Features Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded, and select Save. Select Head to Top or Head to Left. 5-10 Selecting the Original Orientation (Original Orientation) for details. Some features cannot be selected together with this feature. See Appendix B Possible Combinations of Features for details.
Page 85 Basic Features Select Copy Result. Select the image orientation of both the documents and the copies. Head to Head: When all sides of a document have the same orientation. When the copy result is where sides one and two have the same orientation.
Page 86 Basic Features Load the original in the DADF. Load the original in the orientation of Head to Top or Head to Left. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. 5-10 Selecting the Original Orientation (Original Orientation) for Select the corresponding document orientation of the original details.
Page 87: Collating Copy Output (Output/Finishing)
Basic Features Collating Copy Output (Output/Finishing) You can choose to output multiple sets of the copies in three ways: If the optional offset catch tray is installed, each set is offset from the Collated/Finishing previous copy. This means that the The copies are sorted according to their page sequence and the edge of each set is placed to the left specified number of sets are delivered facing downwards.
Page 88 Basic Features Procedure Load the document. Use the DADF. If the number of originals is 51 and above, divide them into Chapter 3 Loading Documents for smaller numbers for loading. A total of up to 700 sheets can be scanned information on how to load continuously.
Page 89 Basic Features When there is an original to be scanned next, select Next Document, which is displayed on the screen when scanning is If you have selected Collated and you place your document on the in progress. document glass, then you will have to repeatedly place each page and press Start to scan.
Page 90: Stapling (Stapling)
Basic Features Stapling (Stapling) The Stapling feature allows you to have your copies sorted by page sequence, stapled and delivered set by set if the finisher is installed. Up to 50 sheets of paper can be stapled together. Stapling and Large Output cannot be selected for interrupting copy job.
Page 91 Basic Features Procedure On the Basic Features screen, select Output/Finishing. The screen on the right has the tray 6 (high capacity feeder), and finisher installed. Output/Finishing can also be selected on the Features Menu screen. Select Collated/Finishing. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Select stapling position from Top Left, Top Right, Top Double, Left Double or Right Double.
Page 92 Basic Features Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded, and select Save. Select Head to Top or Head to Left. 5-10 Selecting the Original Orientation (Original Orientation) the details. Confirm the settings at the lower left side of the screen and To stop the copy job, press Stop on the control panel or touch Stop select Save.
Page 93: Punching Holes (Punching)
Basic Features Punching Holes (Punching) When the finisher (optional) is installed, copies can be made and output with punched holes. Paper sizes that can be punched and the positions of holes are as follows. The machine will stop punching holes once the punch scrap 8-7 Emptying container is full.
Page 94 Basic Features Procedure On the Basic Features screen, select Output/Finishing. The screen on the right has the tray 6 (high capacity feeder), and finisher installed. Output/Finishing can also be selected on the Features Menu screen. Select Collated/Finishing. Then select On for Punching. Select Cancel to cancel the settings.
Page 95 Basic Features Load the original in the orientation of Head to Top, or Head to Left. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. For documents of mixed sizes, use the DADF. Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded, and select Save.
Page 96: Resetting The Copy Sets And Feature Settings To Their Defaults
Basic Features Resetting the Copy Sets and Feature Settings to Their Defaults If you made a mistake while entering the value for the number of sets to be copied, you can select the Clear C button from the control panel to clear and then re-enter the value.
Page 97: Stopping A Copy Job
Basic Features Stopping a Copy Job To stop a copy job, pressing Stop will stop the job temporarily. Press Clear C or Clear All after that to stop the copy job. Procedure Press Stop. The current copy job is stopped temporarily. The screen below is displayed. A If there is an Auto Start copy job, the Auto indicator light on the top left of waiting copy job that uses the Auto Start feature is also stopped temporarily.
Page 98: Interrupting A Copy Job
Basic Features Interrupting a Copy Job You can interrupt a copy job that is in progress for an urgent job. Once the urgent job is done, the copier will resume the interrupted copy job. Interrupting a copy job cannot be carried out under the conditions below: Interrupting job is up to 200 sheets •...
Page 99: Programming Ahead
Basic Features Programming Ahead The Program Ahead feature allows you to make selections for, and perform scanning of jobs in advance, while preceding jobs are being output. Procedure While the screen below is being displayed, select Program Ahead. On a model with printer function, select Exit, which is displayed in place of Program Ahead.
Page 100 Added Features Overview of Added Features ........Adjusting Copy Density (Lighter/Darker) ....Making a Copy according to Original Type (Original Type) ............Copying Several Documents onto One Copy (Multi-Up (N Up)) ............Loading Mixed Size Originals (Mixed Size Originals) ..........Copying Facing Pages onto Separate Sheets (Book Copying) ............
Page 101: Overview Of Added Features
Added Features Overview of Added Features The above screen has the finisher installed. Paper Supply 2 Sided Select this option to select the paper size. Select this option to make two sided or one sided 4.2 Selecting a Paper Tray (Paper Supply) copies.
Page 102 Added Features Edge Erase/Copy All Sharpness Select this option to make copies with the document Select this option to enhance or reduce the sharpness cover open, or to make copies from booklets. of an image. 5-8 Erasing the Edges and Copying All 5-13 Enhancing Sharpness (Sharpness) (Edge Erase/Copy All) Sample Set...
Page 103: Adjusting Copy Density (Lighter/Darker)
Added Features Adjusting Copy Density (Lighter/Darker) The Lighter/Darker feature allows you to adjust the copy density by using the seven-grade density scale provided. The default is Normal. After you have adjusted the copy density, you can still darken the copy by increasing the toner level if you find that the copy is still too light.
Page 104 Added Features Use the buttons in Lighter/Darker to select the desired copy density. The factory default for Lighter/ To make a lighter copy, touch a button near Lightest. To make a darker copy, Darker is Normal. touch a button near Darkest. Select Cancel to cancel the settings.
Page 105: Making A Copy According To Original Type (Original Type)
Added Features Making a Copy according to Original Type (Original Type) The Original Type feature allows you to make copies of photographs, texts or texts with photographs by selecting their matching original type. Also, if you have selected Text or Text & Photo, you can choose to remove the background color of texts and so forth by enabling the Background Suppression feature.
Page 106 Added Features Select an original type. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. When the document consists of both photograph and text: Select Text & Photo. The factory default, Background Select Background Suppression to remove the background color. Suppression is being selected. When the document consists of mainly text: Select Text.
Page 107: Copying Several Documents Onto One Copy (Multi-Up (N Up))
Added Features Copying Several Documents onto One Copy (Multi-Up (N Up)) The Multi-Up (N Up) feature allows you to use the DADF to copy two, four or eight sheets of documents onto one copy. Two, four, or eight sheets of documents are reduced and copied onto the selected paper.
Page 108 Added Features Procedure Select the tray with the desired paper size loaded from Basic Features screen under Paper Supply. Select Features Menu. Then select Multi-Up (N Up). The screen on the right has the finisher installed If Multi-Up (N Up) is selected, Reduce/Enlarge becomes Auto % and two, four, or eight sheets of documents are reduced to fit, and...
Page 109 Added Features Load the document into the DADF. Load the document in the orientation of Head to Top, or Head to Left. Loading documents in the DADF in 3-2 Loading Documents on how to load documents. Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded, then select Save.
Page 110: Loading Mixed Size Originals (Mixed Size Originals)
Added Features Loading Mixed Size Originals (Mixed Size Originals) The Mixed Size Originals feature allows you to use the DADF to load documents of different sizes, and scan them all at the same time. Copies of these documents are output according to the sizes of their originals. Alternatively, you can choose to make copies of these documents on a selected paper size.
Page 111: Copying On Paper Size Matching The Document Size
Added Features Copying on paper size matching the document size Procedure Loading documents in the DADF in 3-2 Loading Documents on how to Load all documents such that they are properly inserted in the load documents. DADF. Paper Supply can also be selected On the Basic Features screen, select Auto in Paper Supply on the Features Menu screen.
Page 112: Copying Onto A Selected Paper Size
Added Features Copying onto a selected paper size Procedure Load all documents such that they are properly inserted in the Loading documents in the DADF in DADF. 3-2 Loading Documents on how to load documents. 4-2 Selecting a Paper Tray (Paper Supply) on paper tray selection.
Page 113: Copying Facing Pages Onto Separate Sheets (Book Copying)
Added Features Copying Facing Pages onto Separate Sheets (Book Copying) The Book Copying feature allows you to make copies of a document with facing pages and binding margin. This feature can only be used when the document is placed on the document glass.
Page 114: Press Start
Added Features Confirm the settings, and select Save. Some features cannot be selected Select other features if necessary. together with this feature. See Appendix B Possible Combinations of Features for details. Place the document on the document glass. Loading documents in the DADF in 3-2 Loading Documents on how to load documents.
Page 115: Setting The Margins (Image Shift)
Added Features Setting the Margins (Image Shift) The Image Shift feature allows you to move the position of the original image up, down, left, right or centre. Also, it allows you to set a top, bottom, left, or right margin. The default value of Image Shift can be changed by using the Tools Mode.
Page 116 Added Features Procedure Select Features Menu. Then select Image Shift. The screen on the right has the finisher installed. Select Side 1. Select the position to shift the document to. The factory default is No Shift. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. For example, set a left margin of 10 mm (Right) at 10 mm.
Page 117 Added Features Load the document. • When loading document in DADF: Load document in the orientation of Head to Top or Head to Left. Chapter 3 Loading Documents information on how to load documents. • When loading document on the document glass: When the document is loaded on the document glass, and if input of the Load document in the orientation of Head to Top or Head to Left.
Page 118 Added Features Select Side 2 when making two-sided copies, and define the image and binding shifts. Select Mirror Shift if you want side Select Cancel to cancel the settings. two of the document to be a mirror image of side one. The factory default is Mirror Shift.
Page 119: Erasing The Edges And Copying All (Edge Erase/Copy All)
Added Features Erasing the Edges and Copying All (Edge Erase/Copy All) When copying with the document cover open or when copying bound documents, shadows are sometimes found at the edges or centre of the copies made. These shadows can be erased with the feature, Edge Erase. When Copy All is selected, It is also possible to make a copy without erasing these shadows by depending on the type of document...
Page 120 Added Features Procedure Select Features Menu. Then select Edge Erase/Copy All. The screen on the right has the finisher installed. Select Copy All to copy the entire page. To erase edges, select Variable Erase. If you have selected Variable Erase, use to select a value for Top &...
Page 121 Added Features Load document in the orientation of Head to Top or Head to Left. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents. Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded, and select Save. Select Head to Top or Head to Left. 5-10 Selecting the Original Orientation (Original Orientation) for details.
Page 122: Interleaving Blank Sheets Between Transparencies (Transparency Separators)
Added Features Interleaving Blank Sheets between Transparencies (Transparency Separators) The Transparency Separators feature allows you to make copies on transparencies and output them with blank sheets of paper inserted as transparency separators between them. You can also make copies for distribution (N Sets) at the same time. When making copies on transparencies with separators (Blank Transparencies, transparency Separators)
Page 123 Added Features Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents on how to load documents. Select Features Menu. Then select Transparency Separators. The screen on the right has the finisher installed. Select Blank Separators. When making distribution copies at the same time, select Blank Sep & N Sets. For example, select Blank Sep &...
Page 124 Added Features Select the paper tray to be used, and select Save. The screen on the right has the tray 6 (high capacity feeder) installed. Auto, tray 1, tray 6 (high capacity feeder) cannot be used as the tray for transparencies. Auto, tray 5 (bypass) cannot used as the tray for separators and distribution sets.
Page 125: Selecting The Original Orientation (Original Orientation)
Added Features Selecting the Original Orientation (Original Orientation) The Original Orientation feature allows you to specify the text orientation of the document if you have selected 2 Sided, Multi-Up (N Up), Image Shift, Edge Erase/Copy All, Repeat Image or Stapling/Punching (optional). The default value of Original Orientation can be changed by using Select Head to Left if the orientation of the document is such that the head...
Page 126 Added Features Select the corresponding document orientation of the original loaded. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Select Head to Top or Head to Left. Select Save. Some features cannot be selected Select other features if necessary. together with this feature. See Appendix B Possible Combinations of Features for details.
Page 127: Rotating And Copying In Different Directions (Image Rotation)
Added Features Rotating and Copying in Different Directions (Image Rotation) The Image Rotation feature allows you to make copies in the correct orientation even if the orientation of the paper is different from the loaded document. This is because the machine will automatically rotate the image The default value of Image Rotation can be changed by using Tools of the document to match the orientation of the paper.
Page 128 Added Features Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load Select Features Menu. Then select Image Rotation. documents. The screen on the right has the finisher installed. Image Rotation can also be selected on the Customised Features screen.
Page 129: Selecting The Original Size (Original Size)
Added Features Selecting the Original Size (Original Size) The Original Size feature allows you to specify the document size to copy if you wish to copy a non standard size document or part of the document. Also, you have to specify the size of the document to copy in the case of When making copies of namecards, receipts, etc, the use of Original Size highly permeable media like transparencies as their document sizes cannot...
Page 130 Added Features Procedure Chapter 3 Loading Documents f or information on how to load Load the document. documents. Select Features Menu. Then select Original Size. The screen on the right has the finisher installed. Original Size can also be selected from the Customised Features screen.
Page 131: Enhancing Sharpness (Sharpness)
Added Features Enhancing Sharpness (Sharpness) The Sharpness feature allows you to enhance or reduce the sharpness of the image outline of a document if you have selected Photo, or Text & Photo for Original Type. The default value for Sharpness can be changed by using the Tools Mode.
Page 132 Added Features Select Sharpness. Select one option between Sharper and Softer. The factory default is Normal. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Confirm the settings and select Save. Select the other features if necessary. Enter the required number of sets by using the keypad and Some features cannot be selected together with this feature.
Page 133: Creating Negative-Like Images (Negative Image)
Added Features Creating Negative-like Images (Negative Image) The Negative Image feature allows you to create negative-like copies by reversing the black and white regions of the document. In the case of a color document, the negative copy is achieved by reversing the brightness of the document.
Page 134 Added Features Check that On is selected. Select Cancel or Off to cancel the settings. Confirm the settings, and select Save. Select other features if necessary. Some features cannot be selected together with this feature. See Appendix B Possible Combinations Enter the required number of sets by using the keypad and of Features for details.
Page 135: Creating Mirror Images (Mirror Image)
Added Features Creating Mirror Images (Mirror Image) The Mirror Image feature allows you to make copies containing mirror images of your documents. Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents on how to load documents. Select Features Menu. Then select Next Page.
Page 136 Added Features Check that On is selected. Select Cancel or Off to cancel the setting. Confirm the settings, and select Save. Select other features if necessary. Some features cannot be selected together with this feature. See Enter the required number of sets by using the keypad and Appendix B Possible Combinations press Start.
Page 137: Repeating An Image (Repeat Image)
Added Features Repeating an Image (Repeat Image) The Repeat Image feature allows you to reduce the document image and repeat it on a single sheet of copy paper. The same image can be repeated up to six times to create six identical images on both short and long edges. This feature is only available when the document is placed on the To copy the image in the same size as the original, set the number of...
Page 138 Added Features Select On. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Use the buttons to select the number of image repetitions from 1-6 for the length and width of the paper. For example, select 2 for repetitions on both short and long edges. Load the document on the document glass.
Page 139 Added Features Select the paper size under Paper Supply, and % under Reduce/Enlarge. If Auto % of Reduce/Enlarge is selected, the repeated images are reduced or Paper Supply and Reduce/Enlarge can also be selected on the enlarged to fit the selected paper. Features Menu screen.
Page 140: Making Duplex Copies Of Facing Pages (Book Duplex)
Added Features Making Duplex Copies of Facing Pages (Book Duplex) The Book Duplex feature allows you to make duplex copies of a bound document. The copies are assigned a page numbering This feature can only be used when sequence which is the same as the bound document. For this the document is placed on the feature, a blank page is automatically inserted in front like the document glass.
Page 141 Added Features Select one of the following: • Off 5-10 Selecting the Original • Left Page Then Right Orientation (Original Orientation) for • Right Page Then Left details. • Top Page Then Bottom Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Place the bound document on the document glass as shown in the following diagram.
Page 142 Added Features Confirm the settings, and select Save. Select other features if necessary. Some features cannot be selected together with this feature. See Appendix B Possible Combinations Enter the required number of sets by using the keypad and of Features for details. press Start.
Page 143: Inserting Covers (Covers)
Added Features Inserting Covers (Covers) The Covers feature allows you to use another type of paper (for example, colored/heavy weight paper) and insert them as the first page of the copies made. Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents.
Page 144 Added Features Select Covers. Select Front Cover. The factory default is No Covers. Select Cancel to cancel the settings. Confirm the selection of the tray used for the cover as well as the tray used for body pages. When using other trays, select Paper Tray Settings. (When not changing the tray, proceed to Step 7.) Select the same size for paper used for covers and that use for body...
Page 145 Added Features Confirm the settings, and select Save. Load paper for covers in tray 5 (bypass). Load paper in the same Loading paper in tray 5 (bypass) of 2-3 Loading Paper . orientation as paper used for copying the body pages. (If another tray is selected in Step 6, load paper in that tray.)
Page 146: Making A Sample Set (Sample Set)
Added Features Making a Sample Set (Sample Set) If you need to make many sets of a document, the Sample Set feature allows you to output only one set of the document for checking. The remaining sets will only be copied after the sample set is confirmed. This feature cannot be used during Auto Start.
Page 147 Added Features Check that On is selected. Select Cancel or Off to cancel the settings. Confirm the settings, and select Save. Select other features if necessary. Some features cannot be selected together with this feature. See Appendix B Possible Combinations Enter the required number of sets by using the keypad and of Features for details.
Page 148: Creating A Booklet (Booklet Creation)
Added Features Creating a Booklet (Booklet Creation) The Booklet Creation feature enables one sided or two sided documents to be copied as a booklet. Procedure Load the document. Select Features Menu. Then select Next Page. 5-20 Creating a Booklet (Booklet Creation)
Page 149 Added Features Select Booklet Creation. Select the image orientation of the loaded originals and the desired binding location. The factory default orientation is See below about the copy results based on the selected binding location and Left Bind. original orientation. For example, select Left Bind, and Head to Left.
Page 150 Added Features Select Originals/Image Order. For two sided originals, select Head to Head or Head to Toe. Then select Original Order or Last Orig. as Back Cover. If the selection for two sided If Last Orig. as Back Cover is selected, the last page of the originals will be originals is incorrect, the desired copied as the back cover of the booklet.
Page 151: Job Memory Operations
Added Features Job Memory Operations The Stored Jobs feature allows you to save the frequently used features as a job in the job memory. Up to eight jobs can be saved and each job can be accessed by touching its corresponding button. Registering a routine job in the job memory This section explains the procedures for registering copy job settings in the job memory.
Page 152 Added Features Select Store Current Selections. Select a job number to save the selections. You can select a number from 1-8. For example, select 5. Enter a job memory name of not more than 18 characters. See Text Input Method on the next page for more information on how to enter the name.
Page 153 Added Features Text Input Method Enter the name of job memory alphabets by using the keys shown on the screen once the Enter Job Name screen is displayed. To enter alphabets and numbers ......Select Alphanumeric To enter symbols ............Select Symbol To delete a character ..........
Page 154 Added Features Using the Settings/Meter Check button Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check. Select Stored Jobs (Store/Delete). The jobs currently stored are displayed. The screen on the right is when the Auditron feature is enabled. See Chapter 9 Using the Auditron Feature for details.
Page 155 Added Features After making your selections, press Start to save the job. Select Enter Job Name. Select a job from job numbers 1-8 in order to change its name. For example, select 5. Enter a job name of not more than 18 characters. See Text Input Method for more information on how to enter the name.
Page 156: Overwriting Jobs Stored In The Job Memory
Added Features Overwriting jobs stored in the job memory The procedures for overwriting the contents and name of a registered job in the job memory is the same as those used for storing the job. Select a job number to overwrite the contents of a registered job. Select Yes when the following screen is displayed.
Page 157 Added Features Select Stored Jobs (Store/Delete). The jobs currently stored are displayed. The screen on the right is when the Auditron feature is enabled. See Chapter 9 Using the Auditron Feature for details. On models with the printer feature, the screen on the right differs. Select Store/Modify to display Stored Jobs (Store/Delete) screen.
Page 158: Copying By Using The Job Memory
Added Features Copying by using the job memory This section describes the procedures for performing copying jobs by accessing the jobs that were saved beforehand. Stored Jobs cannot be selected when an interrupt job is in progress. Procedure Load the document. Chapter 3 Loading Documents for information on how to load documents.
Page 159: Using The Document/Copy Counter
To make use of this feature, contact your local The following types of copies are not recorded by the counter: authorized Panasonic service representative. • Blank paper inserted by the machine.
Page 160 Added Features Check the readings. Select Reset to return the Number of Originals Scanned and Number of Copies Made counters to 0. Select Close until the default screen is displayed. The default screen returns. 5-22 Using the Document/Copy Counter...
Page 162: Chapter 6 Custom Presets
Custom Presets List of Custom Preset Functions ........Displaying the Tools Mode Screen ........ Configuring the Machine with Tools Mode ....
Page 163: List Of Custom Preset Functions
Custom Presets List of Custom Preset Functions The Settings/Meter Check feature is for the System Administrator to select the feature defaults as well as customise the features for use. The System Administrator can select and register these settings by using 6-2 Displaying the Tools Mode Tools Mode.
Page 164: Feature Defaults
Custom Presets Feature Defaults Select the default values of the features. The settings of the machine will return to the default values selected here when the power is switched on, when it returns from the power saver mode or when Clear All is pressed. Selecting the feature defaults of 6-3 Although these are the factory defaults, you can make copying more Configuring the Machine with Tools...
Page 165: Audio Tones
Custom Presets Item Description Available Options Original Type Select the default value of Original Type. Text & Photo*, Text, Photo • 5-3 Making a Copy according to Original Type (Original Type) Lighter/Darker Select the default value of Lighter/Darker. Darkest to Normal* to Lightest (7 levels) •...
Page 166: Original Size Defaults
Custom Presets Original Size Defaults Description Available Options A/B Series Size Select the original size defaults shown in Original Size on the A3, B4, A4, A4 , B5, B5 , A5, A5 , B6, A6 Customised Features screen or the Features Menu screen. Inch Size You can select up to 11 types of original sizes including the "...
Page 167: Time-Outs
Custom Presets Time-Outs This setting allows you to set the waiting time until features such as Auto Clear and Power Saver are enabled. On a model with the printer function, Operating Instructions (Printer) the timeout settings may differ. See the 6-2 Displaying the Tools Mode Screen, and details.
Page 168: Change Of Access Number
Custom Presets Change of Access Number You can change the access number of the System Administrator. The access number must be in numeric values between 4 to 12 digits. To The factory default is change the access number, use the keypad to enter the new access “11111”.
Page 169: System Setup
Custom Presets System Setup This feature allows you to impose restrictions on, for example, the maximum number of copies, and Auto Power Off Timer. Item Description Available Options Maximum No. of Sets Select the maximum number of sets that can be made. 1 to 999 sets (999 sets*) Auto Power Off feature Enable, Disable*...
Page 170: Displaying The Tools Mode Screen
Custom Presets Displaying the Tools Mode Screen Displaying the Tools Mode screen This section describes the procedures for displaying the Tools Mode screen. You need to enter the access number of the System Administrator in order to proceed with selecting the features on the Tools Menu. The factory default for the access number is "11111".
Page 171: Exiting The Tools Mode Screen
Custom Presets Select an item to change its settings. For models with the printer feature, the screen displayed differs. Exiting the Tools Mode screen You can return to the default screen by the following procedures once you have selected the required features. If default time of System Admin.
Page 172: Configuring The Machine With Tools Mode
Custom Presets Configuring the Machine with Tools Mode This section uses the three examples described below to explain the procedures for configuring Tools Mode. • Selecting the feature defaults • Changing the access number of the administrator • Configuring a screen (default/basic/customised) Selecting the feature defaults This section describes the procedures for selecting the feature defaults.
Page 173 Custom Presets Enter the access number of the System Administrator and select Confirm. The factory default of the access Each input digit is represented by an asterisk. number is "11111". Select Feature Defaults. For models with the printer feature, the screen displayed differs. to select Lighter/Darker.
Page 174 Custom Presets Select the default value of Lighter/Darker. For example, select Darkest. Select Save. Select Close until the screen shown in Step 4 is displayed. Select Exit Tools. The default value of Lighter/Darker is set. 6-3 Configuring the Machine with Tools Mode...
Page 175: Changing The Access Number Of The Administrator
Custom Presets Changing the access number of the administrator This section explains the procedures for changing the access number of the administrator. The factory default is "11111". If you have changed the access number, make sure that you keep a record of the new number.
Page 176 Custom Presets Select Change of Access Number. For models with the printer feature, the screen displayed differs. Enter the new access number by using the keypad. You can enter between 4 to 12 digits. Then select Enter. If you made a mistake while entering the access number, press the Clear C button to clear and re-enter.
Page 177: Configuring A Screen (Default/Basic/Customised)
Custom Presets Configuring a screen (default/basic/customised) This section explains the procedures for changing the default screen, and customising the Basic Features screen and the Customised Features screen. Changing the default screen This feature allows you to display the desired screen when the power is switched on, when it returns to the ready mode from the power saver mode, or when Clear All is pressed.
Page 178 Custom Presets Select Screen Layout. For models with the printer feature, the screen displayed differs. Select Change Settings in Default Screen. Select Change Settings. Select the screen to be displayed as the default screen and select Save. For example, select Customised Features. 6-3 Configuring the Machine with Tools Mode...
Page 179 Custom Presets Then select Close until the screen shown in Step 4 is displayed. Select Exit Tools. The new default screen is defined. Configuring the Basic Features screen Basic Features screen can display a This feature allows you to select the number of features to be displayed maximum of four feature buttons.
Page 180 Custom Presets Enter the access number of the System Administrator and select Confirm. The factory default of the access Each input digit is represented by an asterisk. number is "11111". Select Screen Layout. For models with the printer feature, the screen displayed differs. Select the number of features to be displayed on the Basic Features screen and select Change Settings.
Page 181 Custom Presets Use the buttons to select the desired basic button. You can also select the basic button directly by touching it. Select Change Settings. Select the feature to be displayed in the selected basic button and select Save. For example, select Original Type. The buttons are displayed on two pages.
Page 182 Custom Presets Configuring the Customised Features screen This feature allows you to assign the customised features to be displayed Select No Feature if you do not wish to on the Customised Features screen. You can assign a maximum of eight assign any feature to the button.
Page 183 Custom Presets Select Screen Layout. For models with the printer feature, the screen displayed differs. Select Change Settings in Customised Features screen. to select the desired customised button. You can also select the customised button directly by touching it. Select Change Settings. 6-3 Configuring the Machine with Tools Mode...
Page 184 Custom Presets Select the feature to be displayed in the selected customised button and select Save. For example, select Output/Finishing. The buttons are displayed on two pages. Use to page up or page down. Select No Feature if you do not wish to assign any feature to the button.
Page 186 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............Paper Jams ..............Document Jams ............Stapler Faults ..............
Page 187: Troubleshooting
A message will be shown on the display if paper is jammed or there is an internal machine fault. Follow the displayed instructions to identify the problems and troubleshoot. Contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative if any problem persists even after you have tried the following solutions.
Page 188 Troubleshooting Symptom Check Measure Select a darker copy density setting. The copy is too light. Is the density of the document too light? Increase toner dispensing level if copy is still light after adjusting the copy density. Is copy density set at Lightest? •...
Page 189 Troubleshooting Symptom Check Measure If the paper is damp, either some parts of Part of the image is missing on Is the paper damp? the copy are not shown or the copy is the copy. smudged and unclear. Replace it with a newly opened ream of paper.
Page 190 Troubleshooting Symptom Check Measure Paper is often jammed or Load the paper correctly. Is the paper loaded correctly in the tray? wrinkled. • 2-3 Loading Paper Ensure that the paper tray is pushed in Is the paper tray set correctly? completely.
Page 191: Paper Jams
Doing so can cause injuries or burns. Switch off the machine immediately, and contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative. Paper jam at trays 1-4 The following messages will be shown on the display if paper is jammed at trays 1 to 4.
Page 192: Paper Jam At Tray 5 (Bypass)
Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper by following the procedures shown below. Procedure Pull out the paper tray that is shown on the display. Remove the jammed paper. Push the tray in slowly until it stops. This message will not appear and the machine will not resume its "Ready to copy.
Page 193: Paper Jam At Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder)
Troubleshooting Procedure Remove the jammed paper, which is fed halfway, from the tray. Remove other paper loaded in the If the paper is torn, check that tray before clearing the paper jam. After the jam is cleared, “Ready to there is no remaining pieces of copy.
Page 194 Troubleshooting Follow the instructions on the screen, and Procedures A-C to remove jammed paper. Procedure A Open tray 5 (bypass) by the grip on the left. Move the centre lever towards you and pull out the tray until it stops. Remove the jammed paper.
Page 195 Troubleshooting Lift the jammed paper. Close the top cover. Procedure C Pull out tray 6 (high capacity feeder). Remove the jammed paper. Push tray 6 (high capacity feeder) all the way in. 7-2 Paper Jams...
Page 196: Paper Jam At Lower Right Section Of The Machine
Troubleshooting Paper jam at lower right section of the machine The following messages will be shown on the display if paper is jammed at the lower right section of the machine. When these messages appear, follow the instructions in Steps 1 and 2 to remove the jammed paper.
Page 197 Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper slowly. If the paper could not be removed in Step 2, push up the green lever as indicated by the arrow on the upper-right of the cover to open the inner cover. Remove the jammed paper slowly.
Page 198: Paper Jam Inside The Machine
Troubleshooting Paper jam inside the machine The following messages will be shown on the display if paper is jammed inside the machine. The error messages shown on the right indicate that paper jam has occurred at four locations, namely, 1, 2, 3 and 4 inside the machine. The error messages shown differ depending on the location where the error occurred.
Page 199 Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper on the top right of the transfer unit. If the paper cannot be removed easily, turn knob 5 to the left to send out the jammed paper. • Do not put your fingers inside the transfer unit.
Page 200 Troubleshooting Open 4 on the right of the transfer unit to the right to open it. Push in the transfer unit until it stops and turn the green lever to the left until you hear a click sound. When the lever cannot be turned, pull out the transfer unit halfway and then push it in again.
Page 201: Paper Jam At The Output Tray
Troubleshooting Paper jam at the output tray The following messages will be shown on the display if paper is jammed at the output area during a copy job. When these messages appear, follow the instructions from Steps 1 to 4 to remove the jammed paper. When these messages appear, follow the instructions in Step 1 and after Step 5 to remove the jammed paper.
Page 202 Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper by pulling it out slowly. Close the lower right cover of the machine. If the cover is not closed completely, error messages will continue to be shown on the display and the machine will not resume its operation.
Page 203: Paper Jam Inside The Finisher
Troubleshooting Paper jam inside the finisher The following messages will be shown on the display if paper is jammed inside the finisher (optional). Follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. Procedure Hold the handle of the finisher and open its top cover.
Page 204: Paper Jam At The Finisher Tray
Troubleshooting Close the top cover of the finisher. If the cover is not closed completely, error messages will continue to be shown on the display and the machine will not resume its operation. If sheets of paper are still jammed at other locations, other error messages will be displayed.
Page 205 Troubleshooting If the jammed paper could not be removed easily, open the front door of the finisher and turn knob 10 anti-clockwise to send out the paper. Close the front door. When the message is still displayed even though the If the cover is not closed completely, jammed paper is removed, error messages will continue to be...
Page 206: Document Jams
Troubleshooting Document Jams The following messages will be shown on the display when the machine stops as the document is jammed at the DADF. Follow the instructions on the display to remove the jammed document. After you have removed the jammed document, follow the instructions on the display and load your document again in the DADF.
Page 207: Document Jam Inside The Dadf
Troubleshooting Remove the jammed document. Close the left cover of the DADF until you hear a click sound. Check if the document is torn, wrinkled, or folded. If A torn, wrinkled, or folded document not, follow the instructions will cause it to be jammed at the on the display and re-load DADF.
Page 208 Troubleshooting Procedure Press the lever at the centre of the DADF and lift The cover will be stationary when it the left cover until it is is fully open. completely open. Lift the green lever to open the inner cover. Remove the jammed document.
Page 209: Document Jam At The Document Tray
Troubleshooting Document jam at the document tray The following messages will be shown on the display if the document is jammed at the document tray. If the following messages are shown, refer to the descriptions in the previous section to remove the jammed sheet of document from the feeding point of the DADF.
Page 210: Document Jam Underneath The Dadf
Troubleshooting Lift the document tray and remove the jammed document. Put the document tray slowly back in place. Check if the document is torn, wrinkled, or folded. If A torn, wrinkled, or folded document will cause it to be jammed at the not, follow the instructions DADF.
Page 211 Troubleshooting Procedure Lift the DADF slowly. Remove the jammed document. If the document cannot be taken out easily, turn the knob to the right to remove it. Put the DADF slowly back in place. Check if the document is torn, wrinkled, or folded. If A torn, wrinkled, or folded document not, follow the instructions will cause it to be jammed at the...
Page 212: Stapler Faults
(optional). Follow the procedures on the following page to troubleshoot problems such as faulty stapler and bent staples. Contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative if the staples are stapled on the copies in the manner as shown in the diagrams below.
Page 213 If the staples could not be removed, push in the Contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative if direction of the arrow to the problems could not be resolved remove the staples. even after trying out the solutions described on the right.
Page 214 Troubleshooting Push the staple cartridge in until the orange lever returns to its original position. Close the front door of the finisher. 7-4 Stapler Faults...
Page 216: Daily Care
Daily Care Cleaning the Copier ............ Consumables .............. Increasing the Toner Level .......... Replacing the Toner Cartridge ........Replacing the Drum Cartridge ........Replacing the Staple Cartridge ........Emptying the Punch Scrap Container ......Checking the Billing Meter .......... Making Clean Copies ..........
Page 217: Chapter 8 Daily Care
Daily Care Cleaning the Copier In order that clean copies can be made each time, you are recommended to clean the following areas of the machine once a month. • Document cover/Document glass/DADF scanning glass • DADF film/roller sections Cleaning document cover, document/scanning glass Procedure Lift the DADF slowly.
Page 218: Cleaning The Dadf Film/Roller Sections
Daily Care Use a dry cloth made of soft material to wipe. Put the DADF slowly back in place. Cleaning the DADF film/roller sections Procedure Press the lever at the centre of the DADF to If the film and roller sections of the open the cover.
Page 219 Daily Care Close the inner cover. Then close the left cover of the DADF until you hear a click sound. Lift the DADF slowly. Use a moistened and soft cloth to clean the film section and the roller Do not press hard on the film as the film section is very delicate.
Page 220: Consumables
Follow the instructions and warning notes on the boxes or containers of the consumables when using them. Keeping an extra box of consumables is recommended. Check the product code of the consumables and contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative to place your orders. 8-2 Consumables...
Page 221: Increasing The Toner Level
Daily Care Increasing the Toner Level If you find that copies made are too light, you can increase the copy density by adjusting the toner level. This feature can be used besides the Lighter/ Darker feature to adjust the copy density. However, normally there is no 5-2 Adjusting Copy Density (Lighter/ need to use this feature because the toner quantity of the developer unit is Darker)
Page 222 Daily Care The following screen will be displayed for 40 seconds and the toner level will be adjusted during this time. No copy job can be done during this time. After the toner level is adjusted, the default screen re-appears. 8-3 Increasing the Toner Level...
Page 223: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Never throw a toner cartridge into an open flame. It can cause an explosion and you can get burnt. Use Panasonic-recommended toner cartridges as non- recommended ones may affect quality and performance of the machine.
Page 224 Lift the toner cartridge and remove it from the toner cartridge holder. Contact your local authorized Panasonic servive representative for disposal of used toner cartridges. Never touch a labelled area found on or near the fuser unit.
Page 225 Daily Care Push the toner cartridge in and turn it to the right until it stops. Hold the orange lever and swing it back to the original position until you hear a click sound. Close the front door. If the door is not closed completely, error messages will be shown on the display and the machine will not resume its operation.
Page 226: Replacing The Drum Cartridge
Do not touch the drum parts when you replace the drum cartridge. Also, do not expose the drum to Use Panasonic-recommended drum cartridges as non- direct sunlight or a bright light. Contact your local authorized recommended ones may affect quality and performance of Panasonic servive representative for the machine.
Page 227 Hold the handle at the top and pull the drum cartridge straight out. Contact your local authorized Panasonic servive representative for disposal of used drum cartridges. Remove the new drum cartridge from the package and align the drum cartridge with the two rails.
Page 228 Daily Care Push the drum in until you hear a click sound. Check that the drum cartridge has Do not touch the surface of the drum been set properly. as you may scratch or damage it. Also, the drum may be dirtied in the process making it difficult for the machine to produce clean copies.
Page 229: Replacing The Staple Cartridge
When it is time to replace the staple cartridge, the following messages will be shown on the display. Follow the procedures below to replace the staple cartridge. Contact your local authorized Panasonic servive representative when ordering a new staple cartridge.
Page 230 Daily Care While pressing the position as indicated by the right arrow, pull to remove the used staple case. Insert a new staple case into the staple cartridge. Pull to remove the tab of the staple case as shown in the diagram. Push the staple cartridge back to its original position Check that the staple cartridge is...
Page 231: Emptying The Punch Scrap Container
Daily Care Emptying the Punch Scrap Container When the optional finisher with the puncher is installed, the following messages will be shown on the display when the punch scrap container is full. Follow the steps to dispose of the scraps in the container. Each time you pull the punch scrap container out from the machine, make sure that all the scraps are emptied before you put the container back.
Page 232: The Machine
Daily Care Empty all the scraps. You must dispose of all the scraps in the container even if you have just pulled the container out a little. This is because the machine will sense that the container has been pulled out.
Page 233: Checking The Billing Meter
To use this function, contact your local authorized Panasonic servive representative. Select Meter Check. 9-3 Confirming the Account Data information on how to confirm the account data of each user when the Auditron feature is used.
Page 234 Daily Care Check the reading. Select Close until the default screen is shown. The Settings/Meter Check screen clears and the default screen re-appears. 8-8 Checking the Billing Meter...
Page 235: Making Clean Copies
The paper used for fuser cleaning will not be recorded by the billing meter. Select Fuser Cleaning. If your copy volume is large, it is possible to set fuser cleaning to activate automatically. Contact your local authorized Panasonic servive representative. 8-9 Making Clean Copies...
Page 236 Daily Care Select Start. If fuser unit is not warmed up, wait a while for cleaning to begin. The following screen is displayed while the fuser cleaning is in progress. No copy job can be done during this time. After the end of fuser cleaning, the Fuser Cleaning screen re-appears. Select Close until the default screen is shown.
Page 238: Using The Auditron Feature
Using the Auditron Feature Auditron ..............Displaying the Auditron Administration Mode Screen . Confirming the Account Data ........Editing the Account Data ..........Deleting the Account Data .......... Enabling/Disabling Auditron ........Defining Automatic Display of the Password Entry Screen ................ Changing the Auditron Access Number ......
Page 239: Chapter 9 Using The Auditron Feature
Using the Auditron Feature Auditron When the Auditron mode is enabled, the copy volume of each account user can be calculated. This is done by assigning a password to each account user. The relationship between the Password Entry screen and a normal 9-4 Editing the Account Data screen is as shown below.
Page 240 The password, copy limit and current copy volume volume can be calculated. To use settings can be reviewed for every account. this feature, contact your local • authorized Panasonic servive 9-3 Confirming the Account Data representative. Copy limit refers to the setting of the Creating/Modifying Account Data...
Page 241: Displaying The Auditron Administration Mode Screen
Using the Auditron Feature Displaying the Auditron Administration Mode Screen Displaying the Auditron Administration Mode screen This section explains the procedures for displaying the Auditron Administration Mode screen. Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check. Select Auditron Admin. Mode. The screen on the right has the Auditron mode enabled.
Page 242: Exiting The Auditron Administration Mode
Exiting the Auditron Administration Mode This section explains the procedure for exiting the Auditron Administration Mode screen. Procedure Select Exit Auditron on the Auditron Administration Mode screen. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. 9-2 Displaying the Auditron Administration Mode Screen...
Page 243: Confirming The Account Data
Using the Auditron Feature Confirming the Account Data Confirming data of own account This section explains the procedures for confirming the copy volume and copy limit of the user's own account. Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check. Select Accounts Meter Check. The screen on the right has the Auditron mode enabled.
Page 244: Confirming Data Of Every Account
Using the Auditron Feature Confirming data of every account This section explains the procedures for confirming the settings of the current copy volume, password and copy limit of every account. Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check. Select Auditron Admin. Mode. The screen on the right has the Auditron mode enabled.
Page 245 Using the Auditron Feature Select Review Accounts. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. Select the account number that you wish to review by using the buttons. The Password, Copy Limit and Copy Volume are displayed. Select Close.
Page 246: Editing The Account Data
Using the Auditron Feature Editing the Account Data This section explains the procedures for creating/modifying the password and copy limit for each account. 299 accounts for number 101 to 399 can be registered. Account number When totalling the number of 2-sided copies from copying or 100 is the number for the Auditron Administrator.
Page 247 Using the Auditron Feature Select Create/Modify Accounts. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. Auditron Administration Mode Select the account number that you wish to define/change by using the buttons. For an Account No. which has already been defined, its password, copy limit, current copy volume are displayed.
Page 248 Using the Auditron Feature Enter the new password by using the keypad, and select Enter. The password must be within the range of 4 to 12 digits. If you made a mistake while entering the password, press the Clear C button to clear and re-enter.
Page 249 Using the Auditron Feature Clearing the current copy volume: Select Reset. The diagram on the right shows an Account No. which has already been defined. Select Close. Select Exit Auditron. The Password Entry screen is displayed. The default screen is displayed if Auditron Mode is not enabled.
Page 250: Deleting The Account Data
Using the Auditron Feature Deleting the Account Data This section explains the procedures for deleting the controlled copy volume, copy limit and password at the same time, and setting them to 0. You can also choose to delete only the copy volume or copy limit. Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check.
Page 251 Using the Auditron Feature Select Auditron Setup. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. Select All Data to delete the password, copy volume and copy limit of all the accounts together. Select only All Copy Volumes or All Copy Limits to delete either the copy volume or copy limit of all accounts.
Page 252: Enabling/Disabling Auditron
Using the Auditron Feature Enabling/Disabling Auditron This section explains the procedures for enabling/disabling the Auditron Mode. If Auditron Mode is set to On in Auditron Setup, then the Auditron Mode is enabled. In this case, the Password Entry screen will appear when The factory default is Off.
Page 253 Using the Auditron Feature Select Auditron Setup. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. Select On or Off. Select Close. Select Exit Auditron. The default screen is displayed if you have selected Off. 9-6 Enabling/Disabling Auditron...
Page 254: Defining Automatic Display Of The Password Entry Screen
Using the Auditron Feature Defining Automatic Display of the Password Entry Screen This section explains the procedures for defining the time required for the machine to return to the Password Entry screen after a copy job is completed. The factory default is 2 minutes. Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check.
Page 255 Using the Auditron Feature Select Auditron Setup. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. Select Set Timer for Password Entry Screen Timer. Specify a time between 1-59 seconds or 1-10 minutes in 1 second/minute increments by using the buttons.
Page 256: Changing The Auditron Access Number
Using the Auditron Feature Changing the Auditron Access Number You can define the access number by using 4 to 12 digits. The factory default is “11111”. Procedure Select Auditron Admin. Mode. Select Auditron Admin. Mode. The screen on the right has the Auditron mode enabled.
Page 257 Using the Auditron Feature Select Change of Access No. Review CE Data is used only by Panasonic Customer Engineer. Enter the new access number and select Enter. To change the access number setting, select Reset or the Clear C button.
Page 258: Appendix
Appendix Specifications .............. Possible Combinations of Features ......Stapling ...............
Page 259: Specifications
Appendix Specifications The following are the specifications for the DP-6000/7000 series. We regret that improvements in specifications/appearance of the product may be made without prior notice. Standard Specifications Copier Type Console Platen Type Fixed Photosensitive type Organic photosensitive conductor (OPC)
Page 260 2.7 sec (Document is on document glass and paper is A4 from Tray 1) 2.8 sec (for models with printer functions) Continuous Copy Speed DP-6000 60 copies per minute ( A4 or 8.5 x 11"size) (1 Sided/Size-for-size) DP-7000 70 copies per minute ( A4 or 8.5 x 11"size)
Page 261 Appendix Tray 6 (high capacity feeder) Power From main body of machine Power Consumption Size (W) 356 x (D) 652 x (H) 580 mm or (W) 14.0 x (D) 25.7 x (H) 22.8" Dimensions Main body + Output Tray (extended) + high capacity feeder: (W) 1370 x (D) 778 mmm or (W) 53.9 x (D) 30.6"...
Page 262: Possible Combinations Of Features
Appendix Possible Combinations of Features B Possible Combinations of Features...
Page 263 Appendix B Possible Combinations of Features...
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Page 265 Appendix B Possible Combinations of Features...
Page 266: Stapling
Appendix Stapling Refer to the following chart to check the paper size and the staple position. When stapling, select the correct document orientation. If the selection is incorrect, it may not result in the desired output. When stapling with the following conditions: Document Size: Reduce/Enlarge : Auto...
Page 267 Appendix When stapling with the following conditions Document Size: Reduce/Enlarge: Auto Document Orientation: Head to Left Image Rotation: Size of paper Top Right Top Left Right Double Left Double Top Double loaded in tray Cannot be loaded in tray Cannot be stapled Cannot be stapled Cannot be loaded in tray Cannot be loaded in tray...
Page 268 Index Numerals 2 Sided ..................59 DADF ....................2 Deleting a job ................133 Deleting the account data ............227 Distribution copies ................. 99 Increasing the toner level ............198 Document Glass ................2 Audio Tones ................142 Document jam at the document tray ........... 186 Auditron Administration Mode screen .........
Page 269 Index Replacing the Toner Cartridge ............ 200 Reset ..................... 73 Margin ................... 92 Review Accounts ................. 222 Maximum Number of Sets ............146 Message pop-up screen ............... 12 Minimum clearances ............... ix Mirror Image ................. 112 Mixed Size Originals ..............87 Sample Set .................
Page 270 PANASONIC MACHINE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PANASONIC DOCUMENT IMAGING COMPANY ASSUMES NO RISK AND SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFITS SUSTAINED BY THE CUSTOMER IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PANASONIC MACHINE.

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Panasonic DP-6000 Operating Instructions Manual

Useful Features

Using this Guide

Conventions

Safety Notes

Illegal Copies

The Objective of the International Energy Star Program

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Copier

Chapter 2 Loading Paper

Chapter 3 Loading Documents

Chapter 4 Basic Features

Chapter 5 Added Features

Chapter 6 Custom Presets

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Daily Care

Chapter 9 Using the Auditron Feature

Appendix

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