Operating Instructions Impact Dot Matrix Printer Model No. KX-P1131E Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the needs of your office. This printer has been factory set to operate with the most popular software packages. Your application software should control the printer’s functions. In most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings.
Introduction Abbreviations Windows® refers to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Windows® 2000 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. Windows® XP refers to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. Windows Vista® refers to the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Windows® 7 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
Introduction Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States only) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Information ....................................................................................7 For Your Safety .................................................................................................................7 Precautions ......................................................................................................................10 Before You Start .....................................................................................
Table of Contents Appendix .................................................................................................41 Printer Specifications .....................................................................................................41 Paper Specifications .......................................................................................................43 Fanfold Paper .................................................................................................................
Safety Information Safety Information For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols used in this manual. WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Denotes hazards that could result in minor injury or damage to the unit.
Safety Information Plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe the power cord and plug. Damage to the power cord or plug can cause fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to repair the power cord, or plug. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, contact an authorized service representative for a replacement. Ensure that the plug connection is free of dust.
Safety Information CAUTION Power When the unit is not used over an extended period of time, switch it off, and unplug it. If an unused unit is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire. Installation and Relocation Do not position the unit in a location where it is unstable. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or any type of moisture.
Safety Information Precautions Installation • • • • • • • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot equipment. The unit should not be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures [temperature range: 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)]. The unit should not be exposed to extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 30 % to 80 % RH). Avoid condensation resulting from rapid changes in temperature. Do not place the unit in areas with poor ventilation.
Before You Start Before You Start Unpacking Removing the Protective Paper A Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below is missing or damaged. Report damage or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased. Printer (KX-P1131E) A Protective paper Ribbon Cassette*1 Platen Knob Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft.
Before You Start Parts of the Printer Front View A H B C D E G F HEAD GAP Paper support (Page 21) Top cover Paper feed selector • " " (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes • " " (Tractor) Fanfold paper Head gap lever Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead.
Before You Start Rear View A F E B C D Tractors Power switch (Page 17) Platen knob (Page 11) Power cord (Page 17) Serial No.
Before You Start Control Panel A B C D E J 14 F G H I K A FONT indicators These indicators show the Font being selected. (Page 28) G LF/FF switch Pressing this switch advances the paper one line at a time. Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page. (Page 29) B FONT switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 28) H TEAR OFF switch Pressing this switch will advance or reverse the paper for tearing off.
Setup Setup Installing the Software System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT® or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive Operating System Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Interface USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard), RS-232C serial 3. Select KX-P1131E (except for customers in Thailand). • For customers in Thailand, select KX-P1131E (Thailand). Software Installation The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can be installed on your computer.
Setup Connecting to a Computer Notice • Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m (6 ft. 5 in.) or less in length. An IEEE 1284-compatible parallel cable is recommended. Before you connect the printer for the first time, install the USB and Printer driver on to your computer. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 15)". A Note • If you do not have a USB cable, parallel interface cable or serial interface cable, you will need to purchase one or contact your dealer. B B 1.
Setup Power Supply 1. Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper rating listed on the nameplate located in the rear of the printer. • The power switch is located on the right side of the printer toward the front. When the power is supplied to the printer, the power indicator on the control panel will light up. AC Outlet Note • If the printer is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the power cord.
Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 3. Install the ribbon cassette (B) and push down 4 arrows (A) until they click into place. A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. A Turn the power on. B Open the smoked plastic cover (A). B A A B Note • 2. Move the head gap lever (A) to position "6". HEAD GAP A 18 Operating Instructions Do not take off the blue ribbon guide from the ribbon cassette.
Setup 4. A Lift the blue ribbon guide (A) from the ribbon cassette. B Slide the blue ribbon guide between the printhead nose (B) and the ribbon mask (C), and push it down. A A B 6. Close the smoked plastic cover. 7. Adjust the head gap lever for the thickness of paper you are using.
Setup Handling Paper 2. Set the paper feed selector (A) to the " " position. Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: – Fanfold paper (Push tractor mode) – Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode) A 1. A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installed in the printer. B Adjust the head gap lever for the thickness of paper you are using.
Setup 5. Raise the tractor covers (A). 8. Press LOAD/PARK . This will load the paper to the first print line. A 9. Raise the top cover (A). This is done by inserting the side pins of the top cover into the slots in the upper cabinet. A 6. Place the paper with the printed side face down and align the paper sprocket holes (B) with the tractor pins (C), then close the tractor cover (A). A 10. Raise the paper support (A). A B C 7. A Adjust the tractors (A) to remove any slack.
Setup 11. Insert the paper support into the slot of the extension plate (A) until it stops. A Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) 1. A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installed in the printer. B Adjust the head gap lever for the thickness of paper you are using. Position 1 or 2 Used for Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick sheets or envelopes 12. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press ON LINE to get ready to print. HEAD GAP B A 2.
Setup 3. Raise the top cover (A). This is done by inserting the side pins of the top cover into the slots in the upper cabinet. A 5. A Separate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper or envelope. Note • To predetermine your left most print position, move the left paper guide until it clicks into place. B Insert a sheet of paper through the paper guides (A). The paper will be automatically loaded to the first print line. B A 4. Raise the paper support (A).
Setup Tearing off Paper Self Test With fanfold paper installed, this function allows you to advance your paper to the tear position. After tearing off the page you can return your paper to the first printer The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. When activated, this feature will print 5 lines of each resident font. When complete, it will return to the draft font and continue for approximately 20 minutes. 1.
Using the Software Using the Software Control Panel Software Program This software is used to change the configuration of the printer. Using this software, you can also print out the printer's character table. It is necessary to install the printer driver to use this software. When using the Windows driver, these settings are rarely used. When using the Windows driver, make sure Emulation is set to "EPSON". The printer is compatible with most popular software packages.
Using the Software Print mode Graphic direction Bi Direction, Uni Direction Text direction Bi Direction, Uni Direction Text Enhancement Bold On, Off Double high On, Off Double strike On, Off Double wide On, Off Italics On, Off Outline On, Off Shadow On, Off Zero font Normal, Pointed, Slashed Character set Character set Italic Graphic 1 Graphic 2 International character USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark 1, Sweden, Italy, Spain 1, Japan, Norway, Denmark 2, Spain 2, Latin America, Korea, Slovenia, Legal Code
Using the Software About the buttons Send Settings Sends the settings to the printer. Restore Default Returns the settings to default. After pressing this button, the screen to select your country is displayed. Select your country. If your country is not displayed here, select [Other country]. Viewing the Command Reference Manual To refer to the Command Reference Manual, select [Command Reference Manual] from the "Manuals" list on the right side of the screen.
Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Selecting a Character Pitch Selecting a Character Font This printer contains resident pitches which are accessible through the Control Panel. You can select any one of the character pitches by pressing the PITCH switch on the Control Panel. This printer contains resident fonts which are accessible through the Control Panel. You can select any one of the character fonts by pressing the FONT switch on the Control Panel.
Using the Control Panel High Speed Mode The High Speed mode is a feature for doubling the print speed only when LQ Font and one of the 120 dpi, 180 dpi or 360 dpi of 24-pin bit image are selected. Note • When enabled, this feature will lower the print density. Line Feed/Form Feed (LF/FF Switch) You can adjust the paper position by using the front panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is not printing in the ON LINE mode. • While pressing ON LINE , press LF/FF .
Using the Control Panel Top of Form Function (TOF SET) This printer has a Top of Form (TOF) function which stores the first print line position and loads the paper to the designated position automatically. The first print line position will be stored even after the power is turned off. You can adjust the Top of Form position through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25), or using Micro Line Feed or Reverse Micro Line Feed from the Control Panel within 125 mm (5 in.) from the top of your paper.
Using the Control Panel Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch) 4. Move the paper feed selector to " " (Tractor Mode). This function moves the fanfold paper to the park position, enabling you to use single sheets or envelopes without removing or wasting your fanfold paper. 1. Tear off the printed page(s) of the fanfold paper being used (Page 24). 2. Press LOAD/PARK to reverse the fanfold paper to the park position. 5. Press LOAD/PARK to reload the fanfold paper to the first print line. 3.
Using the Control Panel Paper Out Detector Your printer has a paper out detector. When an out of paper condition occurs, printing stops, the printer goes to the OFF LINE mode, and the POWER/PAPER OUT indicator starts blinking. To continue printing to the end of the current page, follow the steps below. 1. Press ON LINE repeatedly until the page is completed. 2. Insert the new paper (Page 20). 3. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press ON LINE .
Using the Control Panel Initial Setup Mode 4. Press PITCH to set the item’s status. The 18 features (items) can be set in the Initial Setup mode through the Control Panel. For the features and the indicators condition, refer to Page 34. These features can also be set through the Control Panel Software program (Page 25). 1. Load a sheet of paper (Page 20), and turn the power off. The item’s status will change each time you press PITCH (Page 34). To change additional settings, repeat step 3 and 4. 2.
Using the Control Panel Control Panel A C B A FONT indicators: B PITCH indicators: C ON LINE indicator: Press Press Press ON LINE . FONT . PITCH . Item Setting C A B Emulation EPSON IBM — — — — G.direction Bi Uni — — — — Manual Auto — — — — Page length 11 in. 12 in. 11.66 in. 14 in. 8 in. 8.5 in. Line/in. 6 LPI 8 LPI 3 LPI 4 LPI 7.5 LPI 12 LPI Font Draft Courier Roman Sans Serif Prestige Script Pitch 10 CPI 12 CPI 15 CPI 17 CPI 20 CPI P.
Using the Control Panel Item Setting A.G.M.
Using the Control Panel Serial Interface Setup Mode The following items can be set in the Interface Setup mode through the Control Panel: Data length, Baud rate, Parity, Protocol and Signal polarity. You can select and change the desired item according to the status of the FONT/PITCH indicators. 1. Load a sheet of paper (Page 20), and turn the power off. 2. While pressing PITCH , turn the power on to enter the Interface Setup mode. Both FONT indicators and the HIGH SPEED indicator will be blinking.
Using the Control Panel Resetting All Current Settings to the Factory Settings Printing Out the Current Settings Follow the instructions below: 1. Turn the power on while pressing the Follow the instructions below to get a print out of the current settings. 1. Load a sheet of paper, and turn the power off. (Page 20) 2. Turn the power on while pressing the ON LINE and LOAD/PARK . ON LINE and PITCH .
Maintenance & Troubleshooting M a i n Periodic Maintenance t The printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The following periodic measures are recommended: e n a • n c e & T r o Cleaning the unit is the most important action the user can perform. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment. – Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. – Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The following table will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased or the Panasonic technical support number found in Page 4. Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Ink smears. Head gap lever is not in the proper position.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Fanfold paper is jamming. Paper is not installed correctly in tractor. Set paper feed selector to " " and rotate platen knob to remove jammed paper. Reinstall paper correctly into tractor. (Page 20) Printout is double-spaced. Auto LF is ON. Set Auto LF to OFF. (Page 28) Keeps printing on the same line. Computer is not sending a LF command. Set Auto LF to ON. (Page 28) Wrong Character Set prints.
Appendix A p p e Printer Specifications n d Power requirements: i x Frequency: Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer. Current: Interface: USB 2.
Appendix *1 42 Paper Feed: Push Tractor feed (with fanfold paper) Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes) Operating environment: Temperature: 10 °C–35 °C (50 °F–95 °F) Humidity: 30–80 % RH (Please allow the printer to stabilize at room temperature within the operating temperature range before operation.) Power consumption: Max: 180 W Ready: 3 W Self Test: 55 W Storage environment: Temperature: -20 °C–60 °C (-4 °F–140 °F) Humidity: 10–90 % RH Head service life: Approx.
Appendix Paper Specifications Paper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below. Fanfold Paper Width: 102–254 mm (4–10 in.) Quality and number of sheets: Weight Type of paper Fine-quality paper Non-carbon Multi-layered with carbon *1 Sheets in lbs in g/m² 1 16–24 60–90 2–5 11–14 (17*1) 41–53 (64*1) 2 11–14 (17*1) 41–53 (64*1) Only for the last sheet Note • • • • To insure optimum print quality, 60–82.5 g/m² (16–22 lbs.
Appendix Printing Area Fanfold Paper B C 1st character Printing area A Paper perforations A Printing area D Fanfold Paper 44 A 25.4 mm (1 in.) B 17.8 mm (0.7 in.) C 2 mm (0.08 in.) D 15 mm (0.6 in.) A. The area near the paper perforations where the print quality may not be optimum. B. The minimum distance between the sprockets and first printable character. (When the left tractor is set on the left end and the margin is set to 0.) C.
Appendix Single Sheets and Envelopes B C 1st character Printing area D Single Sheets and Envelopes B 3 mm (0.12 in.) C 2 mm (0.08 in.) D 15 mm (0.6 in.) B. The minimum distance between the edge of the paper and first printable character. (When the left paper guide is set to the 0 position and the margin is set to 0.) C. The area from the top edge of the paper to the top of the first printed character. D. The position where paper out is detected and printing may not be optimum.
Appendix Supplies Model Number KX-P180 (USA and Canada) KX-P181 (Outside USA and Canada) Note • 46 To purchase Ribbon Cassette, please contact your dealer.
Index Index H A Alternate Graphic Mode (A.G.M.
Index Precautions 10 Prestige 41 Print Font 41 Printer driver 16 Printing Area 44 Printing direction 41 Printing Speed 2, 41 Proportional Spacing (P.
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