Before Operation Digital Copier Operating Instructions (For Copier) Making Copies Model No. DP-150FP DA-DS150 (Option) Before operating this copier, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating instructions for future reference.
Operation Chart Common features ■ Full Size Copying 100% Automatic Document Feeder Control Panel 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY 1 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA AUTO DARKER SELECT PAPER TRAY ON LINE ZOOM (50~200%) abc.. DIRECTORY SEARCH - + 2 ABC 3 DEF CLEAR/STOP 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ FUNCTION SET START MONITOR TONE 0 -/() LIGHTER 1 2 (3) Turn the Power Switch ON.
Operation Chart Overview Overview Useful for office, more than 4 functions 1 Copier 2 Facsimile C Can copy up to B4 size. C Available to copy text/photos/ halftones originals. C Plain paper Super G3 compatible Fax. C Available duplex printing of received Faxes. Can be used as a regular telephone with optional handset. 3 Printer 4 Scanner 5 C Digital printer controller standard, printer resolution 300 dpi. C Black & White original scanner standard, scan resolution 400 dpi.
Energy Star The FP-150FP series copiers comply with Tier 2 of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program. This voluntary program specifies certain energy consumption and usage standards for copiers. These copiers will automatically “power down” after a specified period of non-use. The use of these Energy Star compliant copiers will reduce energy consumption and ultimately benefit the environment. The default functions can be adjusted depending on your office requirements.
Energy Star Table of Contents Table of Contents Before Operation Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 6 ■ External/Internal ................................................................................... 9 Components ■ Control Panel .................
Precautions For your safety ■ Laser Safety LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury. Caution This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Precautions Precautions Handling ■ Do not look directly at exposure lamp when copying. ■ Do not turn the power switch off or open the front panel during copying. (See page 9) C Do not drop paper clips or other metal objects into the copier. Toner and Paper ■ Store toner, developer and paper in cool areas with low humidity. C High quality paper of 60 – 90 g/m2 (55 – 130 g/m2 via sheet bypass) may be used. C For optimum copy quality, it is essential that Panasonic Brand Toner is used in the copier.
Precautions Ventilation ■ The copier should be installed in a well-ventilated area to minimize the ozone density in the air. FOR YOUR SAFETY Caution Note: Disconnect from the mains supply before removing covers. The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. For U.K. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
Precautions Components Components Using the Sheet Bypass ■ External Exit Tray Pull out the tray when copying. Control Panel ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Right Cover Sheet Bypass Button Power Switch 2nd Paper Feed Module (Option) ON OFF Please push here when closing Right Cover.
Components Control Panel ■ Function keys for making copies. (Function keys for fax, please see fax instruction.
Components Message Display Energy Saver Key REDIAL/ PAUSE FLASH/ SUB-ADDR abc.. DIRECTORY SEARCH + ENERGY SAVER 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ Reset Key C Press to reset all features to initial power on status. RESET CLEAR/STOP FUNCTION SET START MONITOR TONE Set Key 0 -/() Keypad Start Key Clear/Stop Key C Press to stop copy run or to clear copy count in display. By pressing Exposure Control key, the Exposure Indicator will be indicated as follows.
Mode Functions ■ Energy Saver Mode/Auto Off Mode Energy Saver Mode # To enter this mode Press Energy Saver key. The indicator will flash. Automatically activates after 15 minutes from the last copy. $ To cancel this mode Press Energy Saver key again. Auto Off Mode # Automatically activates after 30 minutes from the last copy. Power consumption will drop and the Energy Saver key indicator will light. $ To cancel this mode. Press Energy Saver key.
Mode Functions Features Features ■ Features List Reduction or Enlargement Copying (See page 14) Copying with preset ratios. Zoom Copying (See page 15) Copying with variable zoom ratios. Digital skyshot (See page 16) Copying from small originals without dark areas around the image. 2 in 1 copy (See page 17) Copying from two 1-sided originals, side by side, to 1-sided copies. Sorting (See page 18) Multiple copies to be sorted automatically.
Common features Reduction or Enlargement Copying ■ There are 3 preset reduction and 1 preset enlargement modes. 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY Message Display 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA AUTO DARKER ZOOM SELECT (50~200%) PAPER TRAY ON LINE - abc..
Common features Zoom Copying ■ A zoom ratio can be selected from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY Message Display 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA AUTO DARKER SELECT PAPER TRAY ON LINE ZOOM (50~200%) abc.. DIRECTORY SEARCH - + 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ CLEAR/STOP FUNCTION SET START MONITOR TONE 0 -/() 1 Paper Tray Key* 2 Position original Press Copy Key 3 Select zoom ratio.
Creative Features Digital skyshot ■ To copy from the platen with ADF open. Making copies from small originals without dark areas around the image. The Digital Skyshot mode is normally set on. If the mode is not set, please use the following procedure. 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY Message Display 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA AUTO SELECT DARKER PAPER TRAY ON LINE ZOOM (50~200%) abc..
Creative Features 2 in 1 Copy ■ For 2 in 1 copying. 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY Message Display 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA AUTO DARKER SELECT PAPER TRAY ON LINE ZOOM (50~200%) - abc..
Creative Features Sorting ■ Multiple copies to be sorted automatically. 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY Message Display 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA ZOOM SELECT AUTO DARKER (50~200%) PAPER TRAY ON LINE - abc..
Creative Features Using the Sheet Bypass ■ To copy on letterhead, mailing labels, transparencies and odd-size paper, etc., or to use bypass as an additional paper source. 1 2 Position original Select copy ratio/size. (See page 14) 3 Creative Features Open the Sheet Bypass. Open the tray. Tray # Place paper into the tray. (Up to 50 sheets) Insert the paper until it stops. 4 Do not fill above Copy side down for copying on letterhead paper and mailing labels.
Option Option ■ 2nd Paper Feed Module (DA-DS150) Available to add 250-sheet paper tray. C C For installation, see the Installation Instructions provided. For setting and changing paper size, see page 22. The illustration is the main unit with optional 2nd Paper Feed Module.
Handling Adding Paper ■ Use the following steps to add paper. 1 Lift paper tray and pull out of the copier until it stops. 2 Push the bottom plate down until it locks. 3 Place paper into the tray. How to place paper: Place the paper copy side up. 4 Option Do not fill above Make sure paper is not loaded above overfill indicator located in the paper tray. Overfill Indicator Single sided copy 5 NOTE Handling Push paper tray back into copier.
Handling Changing paper size ■ Following is the procedure to change paper size of paper tray from the control panel. This procedure is also same for optional 2nd Paper Feed Module. 2SIDED REDIAL/ PAUSE SORT ENERGY SAVER RESET COPY Message Display 2 in 1 FAX FLASH/ SUB-ADDR PHOTO DATA AUTO DARKER ZOOM SELECT (50~200%) PAPER TRAY ON LINE - DIRECTORY abc..
Handling Changing Toner Cartridge ■ Message will appear in the message display when needs to add toner. 1 Right Cover Button # Open the sheet bypass. $ Push the button. % Open the right cover. Sheet Bypass 2 3 4 # Open the front panel. Hook The front panel can not be opened until the right cover is open. See procedure 1. $ Pull the green hook of toner cartridge. Remove the toner cartridge. # Shake the new toner cartridge several times.
Handling Changing Drum Unit ■ Message will appear in the message display when needs to change drum unit. 1 # Open the sheet bypass. $ Push the button and open the right cover. % Open the front panel. & Remove the toner cartridge. For detail procedure, see page 23. (Procedure 1 to 3) 2 Remove the drum unit by pulling the handle with green label. 3 4 Take out the new drum unit from the plastic bag. 5 # Replace the toner cartridge. (See page 23) $ Close the front panel. % Close the right cover.
Handling Removing a Paper Misfeed (Main Unit) ■ Paper transport and paper entry areas 2SIDED SORT 2 in 1 PHOTO DATA I AUTO DARKER ZOOM SELECT (50~20 PAPER TRAY - LIGHTER 1 2 Button Right Cover # Open the Sheet Bypass. $ Push the button. % Open the right cover. Sheet Bypass Remove the misfed paper. Caution heated surface 3 4 ATTENTION When an original misfeed has occurred # Paper Misfeed Indicator will light. $ Paper misfeed message will appear in the message display.
Handling Removing a Paper Misfeed (Main Unit) ■ Paper exit area 2SIDED SORT 2 in 1 PHOTO DATA I AUTO DARKER ZOOM SELECT (50~20 PAPER TRAY When an original misfeed has occurred # Paper Misfeed Indicator will light. $ Paper misfeed message will appear in the message display. - LIGHTER 1 Right Cover # Open the sheet bypass. $ Push the button. % Open the right cover. Button Sheet Bypass 2 Open the front panel. 3 # Turn the knob. $ Remove the misfed paper.
Handling Removing an Original Misfeed (ADF) ■ ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) area 2SIDED SORT 2 in 1 PHOTO AUTO DATA I DARKER SELECT PAPER TRAY ZOOM (50~20 - When an original misfeed has occurred # Paper Misfeed Indicator will light. $ Paper misfeed message will appear in the message display. LIGHTER 1 Paper Feed area: Open paper feed cover of ADF. Paper Feed Cover Remove misfed paper and close paper feed cover. 2 Paper exit area: Open paper feed cover of ADF.
Handling Removing a Misfed Paper (2nd Paper Feed Module) ■ 2nd Paper Feed Module area 2SIDED SORT 2 in 1 PHOTO DATA I AUTO DARKER SELECT PAPER TRAY ZOOM (50~20 - When an original misfeed has occurred # Paper Misfeed Indicator will light. $ Paper misfeed message will appear in the message display. LIGHTER 1 Open paper feed cover. 2 Remove misfed paper. 3 Close paper feed cover. 4 Right Cover Button Sheet Bypass ATTENTION C C 28 To clear the paper misfeed indicator.
Checking Troubleshooting Check Action Unit does not operate Does the display light? Check if the Power Switch is turned on and if the power plug is inserted into the outlet. Is Energy Saver key flashing? Press Energy saver key on control panel. Does the Add Paper Indicator appear on display? (J) Does the Paper Misfeed Indicator appear on display? (I) Add paper. (See page 21) Or check if the paper tray is closed completely.
Checking Troubleshooting Copies are light Does the exposure indicator say “light”? Press Auto/Photo Select Key to choose the auto mode. (See page 2) Does the add toner indicator appear? Change toner cartridge. (See page 23) Light image on the front side of copier Copy Image Sample Image towards the front side of copier is light. Push the green handle of the toner cartridge to right. Direction of paper exit ■ If the measures outlined above do not solve the problem, call your Service provider.
Checking ■ When copies become unclear, clean the Corona by following procedure. Line images in the copy. ABCDEF (Sample) 1 Right Cover Button Sheet Bypass # Open the sheet bypass. $ Push the button. % Open the right cover. & Open the front panel. ( Pull the green hook of toner cartridge. 2 # Remove the toner cartridge. $ Remove the drum unit by pulling the handle with green label. 3 # Slide corona cleaner (green) back and forth one or two times. $ Put the corona cleaner to original position.
Specifications Copier Functions ■ Main unit Type: Desk Top Copy/Print Process: Laser/Electrostatic photographic method Process: Dry, New Mgnefine High Definition Toner Resolution: Max. 600 dpi Multi-Copy Speed: 15 A4 size copies per minute Maximum Copy Size: B4 (257 × 364 mm) Void Area: max. 5.
Consumables List ■ Consumables List When ordering consumables, please use the correct part number as listed below. Consumable Name Part Number Yield Toner Cartridge DQ-UG15A Approx. 5,000 sheets* Drum Unit DQ-UH32A Approx. 30,000 sheets ∗ Based on copying a A4 size 6% image area original. 33 Others Note: To see total count of copies, press and hold % Select key, then press CLEAR/STOP key. To print total count of copies, press and hold % Select key, then press START key.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION When requesting information, supplies or service always refer to the model and serial number of your machine. The model and serial number plate (Main Name Plate) is located on the rear side of machine. For your convenience, space is provided below to record information you may need in the future. Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase Dealer Address Telephone Number ( ) Supplies Telephone Number ( ) Service Telephone Number ( ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
