Operating instructions

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This section contains information on printer panel, printer driver and printing a

document.

This section contains information on cleaning the printer, replacing supplies,

clearing jams, troubleshooting, error messages, repacking and speciﬁcations of

the printer, media to be used and interface.

This section contains the information to conﬁgure the printer in the network.

Settings and Printing (Print.pdf)

Maintenance and Speciﬁcations (Mainte.pdf)

Network (Network.pdf)

Laser Printer

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-P7105 / KX-P7110

KX-P7110 comes standard with the network device. The Operating Instructions consist of the

following 3 ﬁles.

• Print.pdf

• Mainte.pdf

• Network.pdf

These ﬁles can be opened by clicking on their names below. The printer’s features are described on

the following pages of this ﬁle.

Please carefully read the Operating Instructions before operating.

Keep the printer CD-ROM in a safe place for future reference.

Do not expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight or extreme heat and do not scratch or smudge the

surface of the CD-ROM.

Summary of content (312 pages)

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Laser Printer Operating Instructions Model No. KX-P7105 / KX-P7110 KX-P7110 comes standard with the network device. The Operating Instructions consist of the following 3 files. • Print.pdf • Mainte.pdf • Network.pdf These files can be opened by clicking on their names below. The printer’s features are described on the following pages of this file. Settings and Printing (Print.pdf) This section contains information on printer panel, printer driver and printing a document.
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Features Features Congratulations on your purchase of the KX-P7105 or KX-P7110. We are sure it will meet your printing needs and give you many years of productive and efficient use. Printing in PCL and PostScript [with the optional Upgrade Kit (for PostScript) installed] In addition to printing in PCL or PostScript for Microsoft® Windows® operating system, provides printing for PostScript for Macintosh. PageStyler II is the emulation of PostScript.
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Features Remote Control Panel (see “Remote Control Panel” on page 23 in “Settings and Printing”) Enables to change the printer’s setting when using an application software running in Microsoft® MS-DOS® operating system. Animated Help Feature [see “Status Display” on page 75 (Windows) in “Settings and Printing”] The Printer Status alerts the user of common operational errors. Click the H button for animated help. This feature will walk you through the steps required to get your printer running once again.
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Features • Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Pentium is a trademark of Intel. • Dutch and Swiss are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. • ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Zapf Chancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. • Hewlett-Packard, HP, JetDirect and PCL are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. • Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Printer Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 2 Cautions Parts Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions: • Direct exposure to sunlight. • Extremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)] • Extremely high or low humidity. (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) • Condensation due to rapid change of temperature. • Unstable or unlevel surfaces. • Directly in front of air conditioning vents.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 3 Cautions ■ Static Electricity Damage To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component. • Interface connectors : parallel, USB, connector for 2nd feeder and network (KX-P7110 only) • Electrical components, connectors inside the printer ■ Interface Cable Always use a shielded interface cable.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 4 Part Names Part Names Front Side View Paper support (see pages 17, 19, 97, 101) Output tray Front cover Manual feed (see pages 9 , 19, 101) Printer panel (see page 5) Media tray (see pages 9, 13, 93) Paper level indicator (see pages 15, 95) Rear Side View Parallel interface connector (see page 57 in “Maintenance and Specifications”) Rear cover (see pages 11, 17, 19, 91, 97, 101) USB interface connector (see page 59 in “Maintenance and Specifications”) Jam release pan (
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Windows Parts Macintosh 5 Printer Panel Printer Panel READY Indicators ERROR TONER/ DRUM UNIT PRINT / RESET PRINT / RESET button Indicators Three indicators show the following printer’s status. READY Printer Status TONER/ ERROR DRUM UNIT Printer is warming up (three indicators light one after another). ✱1 Printer is ready for printing or in the sleep mode. Internal Error occurs. - - ->Turn the printer off and back on again. If the problem persists, call for service on your printer.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 6 Printer Panel PRINT / RESET Button The printer executes the following action depending on the printer status by pressing this button. READY TONER/ ERROR DRUM UNIT *1 Printer Status To recover from the error status (overrun or memory overflow), press the PRINT / RESET button less than 5 seconds. To clear the remaining data, press the PRINT / RESET button more than 5 seconds until the READY and ERROR indicator blinks fast, then release it. The remainig data will be cleared.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 7 Contents of Windows Section Windows Contents of Windows Section Contents of Windows Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Available Media and Media Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Available Paper Weights and Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 8 Contents of Windows Section Device Settings Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) . . . . . . . . 66 Using the Special Print Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Duplex Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Watermark Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Overlay Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 9 About Media About Media See the tables below for available media. For the notes and detailed media specification, refer to see “Media” on page 51 in “Maintenance and Specifications”. Available Media and Media Size Media Paper Cotton paper Media size Media tray Manual feed Duplex print 2nd feeder (option) Letter ❍ ❍ ❍*1 ❍*1 A4 ❍ ❍ ❍*1 ❍*1 Legal ❍ ❍ ❍*1 ❍*1 B5 ❍ ❍ ❍*1 ❍*1 ❍ ❍ ❍ 216 x 356 mm (8.5″ x 14″) 105 x 148.5 mm (4.1″ x 5.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 10 About Media Available Paper Weights and Capacity Media Plain paper Paper weights Thick paper Envelope Paper Paper capacity Transparency Label Envelope Media tray 2nd feeder (option) Manual feed 60 - 105 g/m2 (16 - 28 lbs.) 60 - 105 g/m2 (16 - 28 lbs.) ✕ 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) 250 sheets [75 g/m2 (20 lbs.)] 20 sheets 60 - 105g/m2 (16 - 28 lbs.) 106 - 165 g/m2 (29 - 44 lbs.) ✕ 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) ✕ 1 sheet 550 sheets [75 g/m2 (20 lbs.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 11 Loading Media and Printing Loading Media and Printing See the setup guide(s) for the following instructions. • Installing the toner cartridge and drum unit • Connecting cables • Installing the printer software The media is printed out to the output tray (top of the printer). When using thick paper [106 165 g/m2 (29-44 lbs.)] or when an envelope is printed, it may be curled. You can avoid this by opening the rear cover and the media is printed straight out.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 12 Loading Media and Printing Margins and Print Area The image (print area) is printed a bit smaller than the media size. 4.2 mm (0.17″) is required from the top, bottom and sides margins. You may need to adjust the page margins in the application software to match the print area. 4.2 mm (0.17˝) 4.2 mm (0.17˝) 4.2 mm (0.17˝) 4.2 mm (0.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 13 Loading Media and Printing Using the Media Tray 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer. 2 Pinch the media guides and slide them to the approximate width ( # ) and length ( $ ) of the media.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 14 Loading Media and Printing NOTE • When loading legal paper, slide the length guide unit ( $ ) to extend while pressing the stopper ( # ). $ # • If the media guide is removed, slide it back in. Media guide • If the metal plate is in the up position, the media tray cannot be inserted into the printer. Push the metal plate down until it clicks, locking it in place.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 15 Loading Media and Printing 3 Tap the media stack on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. NOTE • Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print. • Reusing media (used paper or jammed paper) that has been fed through the printer once can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. 4 Place media with the print side down. •Transparencies, labels or envelope cannot be loaded in the optional 2nd feeder.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 16 Loading Media and Printing Transparency Print side down Max. 20 sheets Envelope Flap Print side down Max. 30 sheets Flap (International C5) NOTE • Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. • Do not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam. • Loading media exceeding the designated sheets may cause a media jam or shifting of print. 5 Adjust the media guides to the media size.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 17 Loading Media and Printing 7 Raise the paper support so that the media is not dropped from the output tray. • It is recommended to open the rear cover of the printer to avoid a curl or wrinkles if you print on an envelope. Paper support Rear cover (Open it when printing on an envelope.) Before printing a document, specify the paper size, media type and paper source from the printer driver following the steps below. 8 Display the print window in the application software.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 18 Loading Media and Printing 10 Select the AutoSelect Tray (%) from Paper Source and specify the paper size (#) and media type ($). •When the optional 2nd feeder is installed in your printer, Media Tray is changed to Upper and Lower selection is added to Paper Source. • You cannot feed Thick Paper or Labels from the Media Tray (Upper) or (Lower) Paper Source. •You can only feed plain paper (A4, Letter, Legal, B5 or Executive) from the lower tray.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 19 Loading Media and Printing Using the Manual Feed The manual feed serves as an additional tray for loading any type of media that ranges in size from 76.2 mm x 127 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3″ x 5″ to 8.5″ x 14″). When using thick paper [106 – 165 g/m2 (29 – 44 lbs.)] or labels, use the manual feed. 1 Raise the paper support so that the media is not dropped from the output tray.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 20 Loading Media and Printing 3 Insert media with the printing side up into the manual feed while adjusting the media guides to the media width. The inserted media is slightly fed into the manual feed automatically. • Be sure to insert a media into the manual feed one at a time.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 21 Loading Media and Printing 4 Display the print window in the application software. 5 Select Panasonic KX-P7105 PCL6 or Panasonic KX-P7110 PCL6 printer and click Properties. The printer properties window is displayed. 6 Select the Manual Feed (%) for Paper Source and specify the paper size (#) and media type ($). • For the detailed information to setup the printer driver, see “Setting the Printer Driver” on page 38. # $ % 7 Click OK and print a document.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 22 Loading Media and Printing 8 After the media has been fed from the manual feed, insert media into the manual feed for the next printing. • If you delay inserting media into the manual feed when doing a multiple print job, a media empty error may occur. In that case, insert the media into the manual feed.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 23 Remote Control Panel Remote Control Panel The Remote Control Panel can be used for the following. 1. Used to display the option information installed in the printer (see “Information” on page 37). 2. Used to change the printer’s setting (see “Changing the Settings” on page 26). 3. Used to print the demo page, configuration page or fonts list [see “Tool menu” on page 27]. 4. Used to change the network setting [see “Network (KX-P7110 only)” on page 34].
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Parts Windows Macintosh 24 Remote Control Panel Displaying the Remote Control Panel Window 1 Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic KX-P7105 and KX-P7110, then click Remote Control Panel. •If more than one printer is connected to your computer, the screen prompts to select the printer. Click the desired, then click OK .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 25 Remote Control Panel 2 For information on the following menus, see the page indicated. ■ Tool Menus File menu Tool menu Option menu Help menu (see page 27) (see page 27) (see page 28) (see page 28) ■ Tree Menus Paper Quality Font Network*1 Adjustment to Media Others Information (see page 32) (see page 33) (see page 33) (see page 34) (see page 35) (see page 36) (see page 37) *1If your printer is KX-P7105, the Network menu is not displayed.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 26 Remote Control Panel Changing the Settings 1 Display the Remote Control Panel window (see page 24). 2 Click the ✚ button on the main menu from the tree menu. Or Double click the main menu. 3 Click the 2nd menu. 4 Click the ▼ button and click the desired selection. Or Click the or button to select the value. Or Type the value. 5 Click Tool menu and select Send to transfer the changed setting to the printer.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 27 Remote Control Panel Tool Menus (Tool Bar Icons) ■ File menu Refresh ( ) Updates the Remote Control Panel setting by loading the printer settings. Exit Exits the Remote Control Panel. ■ Tool menu Send ( ) Transfers the changed settings to the printer. Factory Default ( ) Resets the printer’s settings to the factory default settings. Reset ( ) Restarts the printer. Print Configuration ( ) Prints the current printer’s settings.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 28 Remote Control Panel ■ Option menu Interface If more than one printer are connected to the computer, this menu is activated. You can select the printer to use with Remote Control Panel. ■ Help menu About Displays the version of the Remote Control Panel software. Help ( ) Displays the help menu how to use the Remote Control Panel.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 29 Remote Control Panel Tree Menus Before you attempt to change any settings, check the factory default settings in the following table. For the information of each menu, see “Outline for Menus” on page 32. *Indicates the default setting. *1Optional 2nd feeder is installed on the printer, Media tray is changed to Upper and Lower selection is added. 2 * Default setting is different depending on the country.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 30 Remote Control Panel Menu Selection 1 / Information Orientation Selection 2 Front Top Calibration Front Left Calibration Back Top Calibration Back Left Calibration Portrait* Landscape None* Flip on long edge Flip on short edge 60* (0 – 120) 60* (0 – 120) 60* (0 – 120) 60* (0 – 120) Quality Density Normal* (Lightest – Darkest) Font Font Number Font pitch Font height Symbol set 0* (0 – 54) 10.00* (0.44 – 99.99) 12.00* (4.00 – 999.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 31 Remote Control Panel Menu Others Selection 1 / Information Cotton paper Transparency Label Envelope #10 Envelope C5 0* (-3 – +3) 0* (-3 – +3) 0* (-3 – +3) 0* (-3 – +3) 0* (-3 – +3) Power save mode On* Off On* Off Auto* Off On 60* (5 – 300) Auto* PCL English French German Italian Spanish Auto continues Page Protection I/O timeout setting Printer Emulation Language Information Selection 2 Controller FW Engine FW Page Styler2 Memory Size Option Cassette x.xx.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 32 Remote Control Panel Outline for Menus ■ Paper Paper Source Selects the source feeding media. If the optional 2nd feeder is installed, Media tray will be changed to Upper and Lower selection is added. Media type Selects the type of media loaded in the media tray, manual feed and 2nd feeder (option). Media size Selects the different media sizes. Lines per page Sets the maximum number of text lines that are enabled to print on each page.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 33 Remote Control Panel ■ Quality Density Adjusts the density of printing. ■ Font Font number Selects a font to print by selecting the font number. Font pitch Selects the font pitch. Font height Selects the font height. Symbol set Selects a symbol set used for the selected font. A symbol set is a collection of alphabetic characters, punctuation marks, numeric and special symbols.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 34 Remote Control Panel ■ Network (KX-P7110 only) The network menu is displayed for the KX-P7110 only. MAC address Displays the MAC address. MAC address is a private number assigned to each network device. Printer name Displays the printer name. Protocol (TCP/IP) Enables TCP/IP by selecting On. DHCP Enables DHCP by selecting On. The printer’s IP address is assigned by the DHCP server on the network when the DHCP is enabled.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 35 Remote Control Panel ■ Adjustment to Media Print quality may vary do to moisture in the media. It enables adjustment to the printer’s setting corresponding to the condition of media. To get better print quality, If media has high moisture, set it for + value (+1, +2 or +3). If media has low moisture, set it for – value (–1, –2 or –3). When performing duplex printing, set up Plain paper front side (side that prints first) and Plain paper back side (side that prints last) .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 36 Remote Control Panel ■ Others Power save mode To conserve energy and operating cost, this printer is provided with a programmable power save feature. The printer is factory set with the power save feature turned on to comply with ENERGY STAR® requirement. If power saving is enabled, the printer enters the Power Save mode when the printer is idle for 2 minutes.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 37 Remote Control Panel ■ Information Controller FW Displays the controller firmware version. Engine FW Displays the engine firmware version. Page Styler2 Displays the software version if the optional Upgrade Kit for PostScript is installed in the printer. Memory Size Displays the total memory size installed in the printer. Option Cassette Displays whether the optional 2nd feeder has been installed.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 38 Setting the Printer Driver Setting the Printer Driver Displaying the Printer Properties Window It is possible to set the printer by using the printer properties window. It can be displayed from Windows*1 (see below) or from an application (see page 40). ■ A Setting the Printer from Windows: When setting the printer by using printer properties window under Windows, the setting is retained even if Windows is shutdown and restarted.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 39 Setting the Printer Driver 4 Click a tab to view the features. Details Tab Sharing Tab Page Setup Tab Profiles Tab Device Tab (see page 41) (see page 42) (see page 43) (see page 56) (see page 58) [For Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me] [For Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me] For Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 [For Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me] (tab in Windows 98) •Tabs are different in Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 40 Setting the Printer Driver ■ A B Setting the Printer from an Application: When setting the printer using the printer properties window from an application, the setting is returned to the default setting if the application is closed. For example, to print a document created in Microsoft WordPad in Windows 98, perform the following steps. 1 Click Start , select Programs, select Accessories, then click WordPad. The WordPad window is displayed.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 41 Setting the Printer Driver Details Tab (Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me) NOTE • This option is available only in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. # # Print to the following port Enables the port where the interface cable (Parallel or USB) is connected. Parallel interface: LPT1 USB interface: USBXXX For the functions of other buttons, refer to the Help menu in Windows.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 42 Setting the Printer Driver Sharing Tab (Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me) # # Shared As Enables you to share the printer over the network. For detailed information, refer to the Help menu in Windows. When shared, for other PCs to print the printer driver must be loaded.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 43 Setting the Printer Driver Page Setup Tab # $ % & ' ( ) + * # Paper Size Enables selecting a different paper size Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, B5, A6, International DL or International C5.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 44 Setting the Printer Driver $ Media Type Enables selecting the type of media loaded in the media tray, manual feed or 2nd feeder (option). When Labels or Thick Paper is selected, Manual Feed must be set for Paper Source. Cotton Paper cannot be used for duplex printing and printing from 2nd feeder. % Paper Source Enables selecting the tray feeding a media.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 45 Setting the Printer Driver ' Duplex Selects either to Flip on long edge or to Flip on short edge when you want to print on both sides of paper. To perform duplex printing, the following media and paper source must be set to perform duplex printing, see “Duplex Printing” on page 68.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 46 Setting the Printer Driver Paper Tab (in Advanced) # # Copies Selects the number of copies of the document will be printed. NOTE • The number of copies can also be determined using some application software. However, it is recommended to set the number of copies using one method, either from this driver or from an application software to avoid having a printing problem. For the other menus, see “Page Setup Tab” on page 43.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 47 Setting the Printer Driver Setup Tab (in Advanced) # % & $ ' ( ) # Duplex See “Page Setup Tab” on page 43. $ Pages Per Sheet Specifies how many pages of a document to print on one piece of paper. The page border will be printed by clicking on the Print Page Border check box when selecting 2up or 4up.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 48 Setting the Printer Driver % Page Protection • Auto The printer first analyzes each page. If a page is complex, Page Protection is turned on automatically. • On The printer does not begin printing until the processor has finished imaging the entire page. The page then prints correctly, although it takes slightly longer to print. • Off The printer begins printing while the processor is making the print image. The printing speed will be faster than turning the feature on.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 49 Setting the Printer Driver Quality Tab (in Advanced) # & $ ' % ( # Toner Save Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. Off:The toner save feature is turned off. This is the default setting and is recommended for the high print quality. On:The toner save feature is turned on. Black areas and text are replaced by light gray shading.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 50 Setting the Printer Driver $ Quality Selects a resolution. Fast (300 x 300 dpi), Standard (600 x 600 dpi) or Fine (1200 x 600 dpi) can be selected. A higher resolution provides better print quality. However, the throughput speed is diminished. When using a transparency, it is not selectable. % Density Defines the darkness of the dots placed on the paper. Drag each slider left or right or click or .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 51 Setting the Printer Driver Overlay Tab (in Advanced) Overlay feature enables overlaying a file (images or characters) over a document (see “Overlay Printing” on page 71). # $ % & ' # Make Overlay / Cover / Trailer Page File Enables you to save a file for graphics and/or characters that you wish to overlay on/ before/after a document.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 52 Setting the Printer Driver $ Print With Overlay Enables you to select a file that you wish to overlay on a document when it is printed. The following are examples to use overlay feature: • Overlay 1st Page: Enables to incorporate your letterhead on the first page of a business letter. • Overlay All Pages: Enables to overlay the word “Confidential” on every page of an important document. % Print Cover Page Enables to print a cover page on a separate page before the document.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 53 Setting the Printer Driver Watermarks Tab (in Advanced) # Preview box $ % & ' ( # Watermark Enables the selected watermark in the box. The selected watermark is printed over a document. Click the Watermark box and select the desired one. TOP SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, ORIGINAL and COPY are registered by default. You can also create a new watermark. To perform watermark printing, see “Watermark Printing” on page 70.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 54 Setting the Printer Driver • Add Enables to create a new watermark. To add a new watermark. (1) Enter a watermark text in the Text box. The text is displayed in the preview box. (2) Click Add . The entered text is registered in the Watermark box. (3) Specify the font, font size, angle, font color, etc. (4) Click OK . (5) Click Yes to save the setting. • Update Enables to edit the registered watermark. To edit a watermark, (1) Select a desired watermark from Watermark box.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 55 Setting the Printer Driver $ Edit • Text: Enables to create/edit a watermark text by entering/editing the text in the Text box. • Size: Enables to set the font size of the watermark. Drag each slider left or right or click . • Angle: Enables to angle the watermark. Drag each slider left or right or click or or . • Fonts Enables to select the font for the watermark text. • Color Enables to select the gray scale level for the watermark text.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 56 Setting the Printer Driver Profiles Tab You can save the settings of the driver (for example, printing on a label or envelope etc.) using the Profile tab and retrieve it when necessary. # $ % & ' ( # Profile Name Displays the saved profile names. Profiles (DEFAULT and DRAFT) are registered by default and cannot be changed or deleted. You can set the driver by selecting the profile name saved in advance.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 57 Setting the Printer Driver $ Save as… Enables to register a new profile or change the saved profile. 1 2 3 4 Change the driver settings. Click the Profiles tab. Click Save as... . Enter a profile name and comment. • If you enter the same profile name that existed in the Profiles Name box, the profile is changed. 5 Click OK . • If you will change the profile, the confirmation window appears to overwrite the profile. ClickOK Yes .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 58 Setting the Printer Driver Device Tab (Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me) # $ % # Install Options This tab defines whether an option is installed or not. The printer driver installed on the computer cannot automatically detect that an option has been installed in the printer. After installing an option in the printer, you must define it using this tab.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 59 Setting the Printer Driver $ Restore Defaults Resets the Device tab’s settings to the default settings. % About Displays the program version and copyright information.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 60 Setting the Printer Driver Displaying the Printer Properties Windows for Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000 1 Click Start , move the pointer to Settings, then click Printers. The Printers window is displayed. 2 Click the Panasonic KX-P7105 PCL6 or Panasonic KX-P7110 PCL6 icon. 3 Click the File menu, then click Properties. The printer properties window is displayed.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 61 Setting the Printer Driver 4 Click a tab to view the features. Ports tab (see page 62) Sharing tab (see page 63) Device Settings tab (see page 66) # (tab in Windows NT 4.0) •Tabs are different in Windows 2000. NOTE • The separator page (#) cannot be printed from the General tab (Windows NT 4.0) or Advanced tab (Windows 2000).
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Parts Windows Macintosh 62 Setting the Printer Driver Ports Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) # (tab in Windows NT 4.0) # Checked port Documents will be printed to the selected port.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 63 Setting the Printer Driver Sharing Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) # $ (tab in Windows NT 4.0) # Shared (Windows NT 4.0) / Shared as (Windows 2000) It enables you to share the printer over the network. For the setup operation, refer to “Sharing the printer with a client computer” (see page 64). $ Alternate Drivers (Windows NT 4.0) / Additional Drivers... (Windows 2000) It enables you to install an alternate driver.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 64 Setting the Printer Driver ■ Sharing the printer with a client computer: 1 2 Click on the Shared (Windows NT 4.0) check button or Shared as check button (Windows 2000). Type the printer name (for example: KX-P7110) in the Share Name or Shared as box. NOTE •If the shared printer is used through Windows 95 or Windows 98, the printer name must not exceed 12 characters. 3 Click OK . Or If you want to install the alternate driver, proceed to the next steps.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 65 Setting the Printer Driver 6 Click Browse... . 7 Click Cancel . The Locate File window is displayed. 8 Insert the supplied Printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 9 Select CD-ROM drive. 10 Open Win9x, then select Kx-p7105 or Kx-p7110 file. Click Open . The Printer Drivers for Window 95 window is displayed. 11 Click OK .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 66 Setting the Printer Driver Device Settings Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) # $ (tab in Windows NT 4.0) # Form To Tray Assignment Used to assign the paper size to the media tray or manual feed. If the Hold mismatched documents check box is checked on in the Scheduling tab (Windows NT 4.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 67 Setting the Printer Driver $ Install Options The printer driver cannot automatically detect that an option has been installed in the printer. After installing an option in the printer, you must define it whether an option is installed or not. It must be changed by using the printer properties window under Windows (see “Displaying the Printer Properties Window” on page 38). This menu cannot be displayed in the printer properties window from an application.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 68 Using the Special Print Features Using the Special Print Features Duplex Printing When performing automatic duplex printing, paper must be fed from the media tray / upper tray or lower tray (option). Manual feed cannot be used for automatic duplex printing. NOTE • The following paper must be used. Otherwise, it may cause wrinkles or paper jam. Plain paper 75 – 90 g/m2 (20 – 24 lbs.) 1 Load paper [75 – 90 g/m2 (20 – 24 lbs.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 69 Using the Special Print Features 5 Click on the Flip on long edge or Flip on short edge check button for Duplex menu. A A : Flip on long edge A : Flip on short edge A 6 Click OK . 7 Print the document.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 70 Using the Special Print Features Watermark Printing The following is the example to print the watermark COPY on all pages. 1 Open a document to print with the overlay file and display the print window. 2 Select the Panasonic KX-P7105 PCL or Panasonic KX-P7110 PCL printer. 3 Click Properties to display the printer properties window. 4 Click Advanced... , then click the Watermark tab. 5 Click the Watermark box and select COPY.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 71 Using the Special Print Features Overlay Printing You can use the Overlay feature to: • Incorporate your letterhead on the first page of a business letter. • Print your logo at the bottom of each page of a set of presentation slides. • Overlay the word “Confidential” on every page of an important document. • Print a special cover page or trailer page for each print job. ■ Main steps for overlay printing 1. Create an overlay file and store it. ABC Company 2.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 72 Using the Special Print Features 1 Using an application such as Paintbrush or CorelDRAW, create and save the overlay file that you want to overlap on a document. 2 Verify the overlay data by printing it. 3 Display the print window and select the Panasonic KX-P7105 PCL6 or Panasonic KX-P7110 PCL6 printer. 4 Click Properties or to display the printer properties window. 5 Click Advanced...
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Parts Windows Macintosh 73 Using the Special Print Features 7 Enter a new file name or the same file name (Max. 12 characters including the extension) as used at step 1 in the file name box. The file is saved in the following directory. Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me: Windows (OS System)\System\Kme Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000: Winnt (OS System)\system32\Kme 8 Click OK . 9 Print the overlay file to the printer. The confirmation window to make an overlay file is displayed. 10 Click Yes OK .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 74 Using the Special Print Features 16 Click on the check box of your desired selection. Print With Overlay: The overlay file is overlapped only on the first page (Overlay 1st Page) or all pages (Overlay All Pages) of a document. Print Cover Page: The overlay file is printed as the cover page before the document. Print Trailer Page: The overlay file is printed as the trailer page after the document.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 75 Status Display Status Display The Status Display will show the following informations. When using the KX-P7110 and the printer is directly connected to the network with the network interface, the Status Display shows the network setting information.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 76 Status Display Displaying the Status Display Window 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic KX-P7105 and KX-P7110, then click Status Display. When staring the Status Display program for the first time, the Search Device window is displayed. Proceed to the following steps. For the detailed information of the window, see “Selecting the Printer to Get the Status” on page 85. 3 Click Search .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 77 Status Display Function of the Status Display # ) $ % ( & ' # This box shows the printer status. $ This box shows the printer is connected to local or network. If the printer is connected to the network, the printer’s IP address or server name will be displayed. % The loaded media, printer’s information, error recovery and network information (KXP7110 only) are displayed by clicking on the More Information check box (see “More Information Window” on page 78).
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Parts Windows Macintosh 78 Status Display More Information Window To display the More Information window, click on the More Information check box in the Status Display window. More Information window consists of two tabs: Information and Recovery Information. ■Information tab Shows the media information that set with the Remote Control Panel (see “Remote Control Panel” on page 23). Opens the window to display the following information by clicking Detail... .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 79 Status Display ■ Printer Information Tab Shows the firmware version and the information of the installed options Serial Number Controller FW Version Engine ROM Version Memory Size Total Page Density Power Save Auto Continue Time Out Page Protection Displays the printer’s serial number. Displays firmware version of the printer’s controller board. Displays version of the engine ROM. Displays memory size installed in the printer. Displays the total number of printed pages.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 80 Status Display ■ Network tab (KX-P7110 only) Shows the network information of the printer: IP address, MAC address, etc. Option menus appear by clicking the ✚ button of the Network Information in the left pane. The information appears in the right pane by clicking the option menu.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 81 Status Display AppleTalk Protocol Printer Name Zone Name AppleTalk protocol is enabled or disabled Printer name (KX-P7110-######) on the AppleTalk. ###### indicates the last 3 byte of MAC address of the printer. Zone name of the AppleTalk SMB Information Protocol Computer Name*1 WorkGroup Name*1 NetBEUI protocol is enabled or disabled. Printer name displayed in Windows. Workgroup name displayed in Windows.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 82 Status Display ■ Recovery Information tab # $ % & ' ( # Shows corrective action for the printer error with animation. $ Shows corrective instructions or status. % Clicking this button starts the animation. When the animation is started, the start button is changed to button. Clicking button will stops the animation. & Clicking the button steps backwards. ' Clicking the button exits the animation. ( Clicking the button steps forward.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 83 Status Display Setup for Status Display Window # % $ & ' # Status Display Type Stay: Event: Clicking on the Stay check button runs the Status Display program and places the icon on the task bar when starting Windows. The icon is blinking on the task bar when a printer error has occurred. To display the Status Display window, click the blinking icon.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 84 Status Display % Printer Interface Enables the printer status by clicking Select... (see “Selecting the Printer to Get the Status” on page 85). If the printer is connected with the network interface cable, the printer’s IP address or computer name is entered in the Server Name box.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 85 Status Display Selecting the Printer to Get the Status 1 Click Select... in the Setup for Status Display window. Search Device window appears.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 86 Status Display 2 Specify the destination for searching by clicking on the check button. ALL: Searches all KX-P7110 printers, local and network Local: Searches the local printers connected to you computer. Server name: Searches the name of the server computer sharing a printer. (1) Click on the Server name check button and type the computer name in the box. (2) Click Add to enter the name in the right box.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 87 Index Index A F AC inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Additional Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Adjustment to media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Alternate Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Auto continue . . . . . . . . . 31, 36, 47, 48, 79 AutoSelect Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 33 Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Manual feed . . . . . . . . . 4, 9, 10, 19, 29, 44 Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10 Media size . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 29, 32, 43, 46 Media tray . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 9, 10, 13, 29, 44 Media Type . . . . . . . . . 9, 29, 32, 43, 44, 46 Memory size . . . . . . . 31, 37, 58, 66, 67, 79 Metafile Spooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48 N Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 89 Index S Send data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sharing tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 63 Sharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Printer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Setup . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 90 Contents of Macintosh Section Macintosh Contents of Macintosh Section Contents of Macintosh Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Loading Media and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Margins and Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Using the Media Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Using the Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 91 Loading Media and Printing Loading Media and Printing See the setup guides for the following instructions. • Installing the toner cartridge and drum unit • Connecting cables • Intalling the printer software The media is printed out on the output tray (top of the printer). When thick paper [106-165 g/ m2 (29-44 lbs.)] or an envelope is printed, it may be curled. You can avoid it by opening the rear cover the media is printed out straight.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 92 Loading Media and Printing Margins and Print Area The image (print area) is printed a bit smaller than the media size. 4.2 mm (0.17″) is required for the top, bottom and sides margins. You may need to adjust the page margins in the application software to match the print area. 4.2 mm (0.17˝) 4.2 mm (0.17˝) 4.2 mm (0.17˝) 4.2 mm (0.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 93 Loading Media and Printing Using the Media Tray 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer. 2 Pinch the media guides and slide them to the approximate width ( # ) and length ( $ ) of the media.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 94 Loading Media and Printing NOTE • When loading legal paper, slide the length guide unit ( $ ) to extend while pressing the stopper ( # ). $ # • If the media guide is removed, slide it back in. Media guide • If the metal plate is in the up position, the media tray cannot be inserted into the slot. Push the metal plate down until it clicks, locking it in place.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 95 Loading Media and Printing 3 Tap the media stack on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. NOTE • Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in smudged print. • Reusing media (used paper or jammed paper) that has been fed through the printer once can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. 4 Place the media with the print side down. •Transparency, label or envelope cannot be loaded in the optional 2nd feeder.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 96 Loading Media and Printing Transparency Print side down Max. 20 sheets Envelope Flap Print side down Max. 30 sheets Flap (International C5) NOTE • Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. • Do not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam. • Loading media exceeding the designated sheets may cause the media jam or shifting of print. 5 Adjust the media guides to the media size.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 97 Loading Media and Printing CAUTION •Be sure to hold the media tray not to drop it with both hands when it is especially fully loaded. 7 Raise the paper support so that the media is not dropped from the output tray. • It is recommended to open the rear cover of the printer to avoid the curl or wrinkles if you print a document on an envelope. Paper support Rear cover (Open it when printing on an envelope.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 98 Loading Media and Printing 8 Open the file you want to print from the application. 9 Select Page Setup… from the application’s File menu. 10 Select your printer from the Printer menu. 11 Select the media size loaded in the tray from the Paper and click OK . • For the detailed information, see “Setting the Page Setup Window” on page 107. 12 Select Print… from the application’s File menu. NOTE Screen shots in Mac OS 8.6 are used in this Operating Instructions.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 99 Loading Media and Printing 13 Select Auto or Media Tray from the All pages from of Paper Source in the General menu. • When selecting the Auto, be sure that the media is not inserted in the manual feed. Otherwise, the media may be fed from the manual feed. •If the optional 2nd feeder is installed in the printer, Option Cassette can be available. •Auto Select is invalid selection.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 100 Loading Media and Printing 14 Click General menu and select Printer Specific Options menu. 15 Select the media type from the Media Type. •You cannot feed Thick Paper or Label from the Media Tray. •You can only feed Plain Paper from the Option Cassette (option). Cotton paper cannot be fed from the Option Cassette. For the detailed information, see “Setting the Printer Specific Options” on page 114. 16 Click Print to print the document.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 101 Loading Media and Printing Using the Manual Feed The manual feed serves as an additional tray for loading any type of media that ranges in size from 76.2 mm x 127 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3″ x 5″ to 8.5″ x 14″). When using thick paper [106 – 165 g/m2 (29 – 44 lbs.)] or label, use the manual feed. 1 Raise the paper support so that the media is not dropped from the output tray.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 102 Loading Media and Printing 3 Insert a media with the printing side up into the manual feed while adjusting the media guides to the media width. The inserted media is slightly fed into the manual feed automatically. • Be sure to insert a media into the manual feed one by one.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 103 Loading Media and Printing 4 Open the file you want to print from the application. 5 Select Page Setup… from the application’s File menu. 6 Select your printer from the Printer menu. 7 Select the media size loaded in the tray from the Paper and click OK . For the detailed information, see “Setting the Page Setup Window” on page 107. 8 Select Print… from the application’s File menu.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 104 Loading Media and Printing 9 Select Manual Feed from the All pages from of Paper Source in the General menu. For the detailed information, see “Setting the General Menu” on page 110.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 105 Loading Media and Printing 10 Click General menu and select Printer Specific Options menu. 11 Select the media type from the Media Type. For the detailed information, see “Setting the Printer Specific Options” on page 114. 12 Click Print to print the document. •If you opened the rear cover at step 1, be sure to remove the media every time the media is printed out.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 106 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Once you have installed the printer driver for PostScript, select the printer as the current printer in the Chooser desktop accessory or printer icon on the desktop screen. A If the printer is connected to the network with the network interface, select the printer in the Chooser.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 107 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Selecting the Printer Connected with USB [B] After the setting for USB is completed, KX-P7105 or KX-P7110 icon is created on your desktop screen. To select the printer connected with USB, 1 Click the KX-P7105 or KX-P7110 icon. 2 Click Printing menu and select Set Default Printer. Setting the Page Setup Window 1 Open the file you want to print from within the application. 2 Select Page Setup...
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Parts Windows Macintosh 108 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript 3 Select your printer from the Format for. # $ % & # Format for Select the printer to specify the printer driver. $ Paper Selects a different paper size Letter, Legal, A4, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, Com9 (Envelope #9), Com10 (Envelope #10), Monarch, DL (International DL) or C5 (International C5). % Orientation Selects (Portrait) or (Landscape).
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Parts Windows Macintosh 109 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Displaying the Print Window 1 Open the file you want to print from within the application. 2 Select Print... from the application’s File menu. 3 Select the KX-P7105 or KX-P7110 printer from the Printer menu. 4 Click General menu and select the desired menu. General menu (see page 110) Layout menu (see page 112) Printer Specific Options menu (see page 114) For other menus, refer to the balloon help.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 110 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Setting the General Menu $ # % & ' # Copies Determines the number of copies of the document will be printed. $ Collated Clicking on this check box prints the copies of the entire document a number of times, from 1st page to the last page. If you print 3 copies of a 5 pages document, printer prints page 1 through page 5 three times. Removing the check prints the copies of the 1st page, then the copies of the next page and so on.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 111 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript & Paper Source All pages from Enables to select the tray feeding media. If the optional 2nd feeder is installed in your printer and defined it in the Installable Options menu (see “Setting the Installable Options” on page 116), Option Cassette can be available. Auto Select Auto Select is the invalid selection. Auto The printer picks media from the tray loaded with the media that is selected in the Paper size.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 112 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Setting the Layout Menu # $ % & # Pages per sheet Specifies number of pages of your document to print on one piece of paper. $ Layout direction Specifies the layout of the pages per sheet. % Border Sets the type of line to appear around the page.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 113 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript & Print on Both Sides Enables to print on both sides of paper by clicking on the check box and selecting the binding style. To perform the duplex printing, the following media and paper source must be set. To perform duplex printing, see “Duplex Printing” on page 119.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 114 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Setting the Printer Specific Options # $ % & # Resolution Selects a quality setting. 300x300 dpi, 600x600 dpi or 1200x600 dpi can be selected. A higher resolution provides better print quality. However, the throughput speed is diminished. $ Toner Save Mode Enables to reduce the amount of toner used to print. Off: The toner save feature is turned off. This is the default setting and is recommended for the high print quality.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 115 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript % Media Type Enables to select the type of media loaded in the media tray, manual feed or 2nd feeder (Option Cassette). When the Label or Thick Paper is selected, Manual Feed must be set for Paper Source. Cotton Paper cannot be used for duplex printing and printing from 2nd feeder. & Fit to Page Document is printed in the size fitted to the media size.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 116 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript Setting the Installable Options The printer driver installed on the computer cannot automatically detect that an option has been installed in the printer. After installing an option in the printer, you must define whether an option is installed or not with Chooser or printer icon for USB. A Setting the options with Chooser 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu and ensure AppleTalk is Active. 2 Click the LaserWriter 8 printer icon.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 117 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript 6 Click the option installed in your printer and select Installed or total installed memory. 7 Click OK . 8 Click OK .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 118 Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript B Setting the options with printer icon for USB 1 Click the printer icon for USB on the desk top screen. 2 Click the Printing menu and select Change Setup.... •If Change Setup... menu does not appear, see the note below. 3 Select the installed option from Change 4 Select Installed or installed memory from To. 5 Click OK NOTE If Change Setup... menu does not appear in the Printing menu, follow the instructions below.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 119 Using the Special Print Feature Using the Special Print Feature Duplex Printing When performing automatic duplex printing, paper must be fed from the media tray / upper tray or lower tray (option). Manual feed cannot be used for automatic duplex printing. NOTE • Plain paper [75 – 90 g/m2 (20 – 24 lbs.)] must be used. Otherwise, it may cause wrinkles or paper jam. 1 Load paper [75 – 90 g/m2 (20 – 24 lbs.)] into the media tray.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 120 Using the Special Print Feature 10 Select Plain Paper from Media Type. 11 Click Printer Specific Options menu and select Layout menu. 12 Click on the Print on Both Sides check box and click your desired binding style icon. 13 Click Print . The document will be automatically printed on both sides of paper.
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Parts Windows Macintosh 121 Index Index A J AC inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 All pages from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 111 Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 111 Jam release pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 B Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Layout direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Layout menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Windows Macintosh 122 Index Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Print area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Print on Both Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 113 Print Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network Replaceable Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Upgrade Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing the Upgrade Kit (for PostScript) or RAM Board . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 2 Replaceable Components Replaceable Components ■ Supplies When print is faded or indicators show the following status, the replacement of a supply is needed. Indicators Printer components ERROR Toner cartridge TONER/ DRUM UNIT Message of printer status display Low Toner Change the toner cartridge soon. Toner Empty Average life — ✱1, ✱2 4,000 pages Replace the toner cartridge now. Drum unit Change Drum Unit — Change the drum unit soon.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 3 Replaceable Components *1Average life is based on an average of 5% coverage of the printable area and standard density when the recommended media is used (refer to Example: 5% coverage). The life of a toner cartridge is varied depending on the coverage, temperature, humidity or media etc. So the average life cannot be assured.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 4 Upgrade Options Upgrade Options The following upgrade options can be installed in the printer. 2nd Feeder (KX-PMF3) Additional cassette can be used by installing this option. Refer to the installation manual included in the option’s carton to install it. Upgrade Kit (KX-PPSU5) - for PostScript Printing for PostScript is available from Windows®*1 or Macintosh by installing this option. To install it, see instructions.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 5 Upgrade Options 2 Slide the option cover and remove it. 3 Remove the two screws, then remove the metal plate.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 6 Upgrade Options 4 Connect the optional board to the following connector as illustrated below. RAM board CN1 CN2 Upgrade kit 5 Install the metal plate in the printer. $ # 6 Fasten the metal plate with the two screws removed earlier.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 7 Upgrade Options 7 Install the option cover. 8 Plug in the power cord and reconnect any cables to the back of the printer.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 8 Upgrade Options Setting the Printer Driver If you install the RAM board, set the printer driver for the printer’s installed memory (see “Setting the Device Options” below). If you install the Upgrade Kit (for PostScript), install the printer driver for PostScript and set it. To install the printer driver for PostScript in Windows or Macintosh, refer to the Setup Guide.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 9 Upgrade Options ■ Setting the Printer Driver for PostScript in Windows It is possible to set the printer by using the printer properties window. It can be displayed from Windows (see below) or from an application. To display the printer properties window from an application, select the Panasonic KX-P7105 PS or Panasonic KX-P7110 PS printer in the print window and click Properties.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 10 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the printer is used. You should clean the printer: • at least once a month. • when you replace the toner cartridge. • when print quality has deteriorated. CAUTION • Do not use benzene, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any abrasive powder. External 1 Turn the power OFF.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 11 Cleaning the Printer 3 While rotating the pick up roller, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been moistened with a mild commercial cleaner. Pick up roller 4 Open the front cover. 5 Lift the drum unit up ( # ) and slide it out of the printer ( $ ). •To avoid possible toner spillage, it is recommended to place the drum unit on a newspaper or drop cloth.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 12 Cleaning the Printer ! SAFETY CAUTION • It is very hot inside the printer; to avoid personal injury, do not touch the components illustrated below. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE CAUTION • To prevent any damage to the drum unit, observe the following precautions. — Do not touch the black drum surface illustrated below. — Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes. — Do not expose the drum unit to direct sunlight.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 13 Cleaning the Printer 6 Wipe rollers (A) and (B), and paper chute with a soft cloth that has been moistened with a mild commercial cleaner. •Be sure to remove the paper dust. (B) Paper chute Sheet: Not to damage (A) NOTE • Front rollers (A) can be rotated half. Inner rollers (B) can be rotated to the direction of the arrow. Be sure not to damage the sheets in front of the inner rollers (B).
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 14 Cleaning the Printer 8 Carefully wipe the corona wire of the drum unit by sliding a dry cotton swab from end to end a few times. corona wire 9 Firmly insert the drum unit in the slot of the printer ( # ) [insert the side pins of the drum unit into the groove (label )]. Push down ( $ ). $ # Side pin 10 $ Close the front cover and replace the media tray into the printer.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 15 Clearing a Jam Clearing a Jam If the printer has frequent media jams, make sure that you follow these guidelines: • Always use high-quality paper and transparencies (see “Media” on page 51). • Make sure that you load thick paper [106 – 165 g/m2 (29 – 44 lbs.)] or labels only in the manual feed. If a media jam occurs, the printer status display reports “Jam at ”.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 16 Clearing a Jam Jam at STD / Jam at OP When a media feed error has occurred, clear the media feed error as follows: 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer or 2nd feeder (option). 2 Tap the media stack on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. •If a media feed error has occurred, remove the media stack from the media tray and tap it.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 17 Clearing a Jam 3 Place the media with the print side down. •Be sure that the media does not exceed the limit mark. Print side down Paper feeds in direction of arrow. NOTE • If the metal plate is in the up position by accident, the media tray cannot be inserted into the printer. Before loading the media, push down the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. 4 Replace the media tray into the printer or 2nd feeder (option).
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 18 Clearing a Jam 5 Open and close the front cover to clear the error indication.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 19 Clearing a Jam Jam at A 1 Open the front cover. 2 Lift the drum unit up.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 20 Clearing a Jam 3 Grasp both sides of the jammed media and slowly pull it out of the printer. 4 Push the drum unit down. 5 Close the front cover.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 21 Clearing a Jam Jam at B 1 Open the front cover. 2 Lift the drum unit up.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 22 Clearing a Jam 3 Remove the jammed media from the output tray. - Or - Open the rear cover of the printer ( #) and remove the jammed media ( $).
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 23 Clearing a Jam 4 Push the drum unit down. 5 Close the front cover.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 24 Clearing a Jam Jam at C 1 Perform the jam recovery steps for Jam at A (see page 19). - Or - 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer. 2 Slowly pull the jammed media ($) out of the printer while pushing the center tab (#) of the jam release pan down.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 25 Clearing a Jam 3 Replace the media tray into the printer. 4 Open and close the front cover to clear the error indication.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 26 Clearing a Jam Jam at D 1 Open the rear cover of the printer ( # ) and grasp both sides of the jammed media and slowly pull it out of the printer ( $ ). $ # CAUTION 2 HOT SURFACE Open and close the front cover to clear the error indication.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 27 Clearing a Jam Jam at E 1 Perform the jam recovery steps for Jam at D (see page 26). - Or - 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer. 2 Slowly pull the jammed media ($) out of the printer while pushing the center tab (#) of the jam release pan down.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 28 Clearing a Jam 3 Replace the media tray into the printer. 4 Open and close the front cover to clear the error indication.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 29 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Trouble The background of the images is printed in gray. ABCD------------------------------- Faded image is printed at the different position from the original. ABCD------------------------------ABCD------------------------------- Possible Cause Corrective Action The toner cartridge has reached the end of useful life. Replace the toner cartridge. The drum unit has reached the end of useful life.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 30 Troubleshooting Trouble Small dots are printed at the different position from the original Possible Cause Corrective Action Media is wet or dry. Set the Adjustment to media setting for – value (–1, –2 or –3) (see “Adjustment to Media” on page 35 in “Settings and Printing”). Toner spots put on the photosensitive drum. Clean the toner spots with soft cloth (refer to “Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum” on page 37). The drum unit is damaged.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 31 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause A white or black spots appear in intervals of 94 mm (3.7″). 94 mm (3.7″) Paste/Glue of a label or dust is attached to the photosensitive drum of the drum unit. Corrective Action Wipe the photosensitive drum of the drum unit (see “Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum” on page 37). The photosensitive drum of the drum unit is dirty or scratched. Replace the drum unit.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 32 Troubleshooting Trouble A black and vertical line appears on the page. ABCD------------------------------- A white vertical line appears on the page. ABCD------------------------------- The printer prints aslant. ------ABCD- ---------------------- Possible Cause Corrective Action Corona wire of the drum unit is dirty. Clean the corona wire in the drum unit (see “Cleaning the Printer” on page 10). The toner cartridge is damaged.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 33 Troubleshooting Trouble The print out media is wrinkled. The back of the printed page appears dirty. Possible Cause Corrective Action The media is not installed correctly. Install media correctly in the media tray. Adjust media guides correctly. The media is moist. Use fresh paper. Incorrect type of media is used. Check the media usable or not (see “About Media” on page 9 in “Settings and Printing”), (see “Media” on page 51).
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 34 Troubleshooting Trouble Frequent media-picking errors occur. Possible Cause The length media guide of the media tray is not set correctly. Corrective Action Check the length media guide is set to the groove indicating the media size. Check the loaded media is not curled. The media is not set correctly in the media tray. Check the media is not set on the media height stopper (A) of the length media guide. A Pick up roller is dirty.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 35 Troubleshooting ■ If you can’t make a print Trouble Printer not operating. Possible Corrective Action The printer may not be plugged into an AC outlet or turned on. Make sure that you plugged in the printer and turned it on. The interface cable(s) may not be connected properly. Make sure that you connected the interface cable(s) properly (see The printer driver is not set correctly.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 36 Troubleshooting Trouble Memory Overflow occurs. Possible Printer’s memory is insufficient in high resolution setting. Corrective Action Change the resolution for lower setting [see “Quality Tab (in Advanced)” on page 49 or see “Setting the Printer Specific Options” on page 114 in “Settings and Printing”]. Install the optional RAM board in the printer.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 37 Troubleshooting Cleaning the Photosensitive Drum If the paste or glue of a label is attached to the photosensitive drum of the drum unit, clean it following the steps below. 1 Open the front cover of the printer. 2 Lift the drum unit up ( # ) and slide it out of the printer ( $ ). # # $ 3 While pushing the drum unit as illustrated below ( # ), lift the toner cartridge up ( $ ).
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 38 Troubleshooting 4 Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit. 5 If a paste/glue of a label is attached, find the portion that it is attached while rotating the gear of the photosensitive drum in the direction of the arrow. •The paste will be attached the portion that white or black spots of the print appear. Paste Gear CAUTION To prevent any damage to the drum unit, observe the following precautions.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 39 Troubleshooting 6 Wipe the photosensitive drum with a dry cotton swab. Dust CAUTION • Do not use a sharp-pointed something like a ball-point pen to prevent the damage to the drum unit when removing the paste. 7 Insert the side pins of the toner cartridge into the slots of the drum unit (#). Push the toner cartridge in the drum unit ($).
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 40 Troubleshooting 8 Firmly insert the drum unit in the slot of the printer ( # ) [insert the side pins of the drum unit into the groove (label )]. Push down ( $ ). $ # Side pin 9 Close the front cover.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 41 Error Indication Error Indication Indicators READY Possible Cause Front cover is open. Close the front cover. Media tray is empty. Load media in the media tray. Media jam has occurred. Remove the jammed media, then open the front cover and close it. RAM overflow or overrun has occurred. Press the PRINT/RESET button (less than 5 seconds). Internal error has occurred. Turn the power off for a few secondes then on again.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 42 Repacking Instructions Repacking Instructions Repacking It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packing materials. Should you need to transport or ship your printer, please follow these instructions. SAFETY CAUTION The printer weighs about 10 kg {22 lbs.}. NOTE • Should you need to send your printer for service, consult your reseller first or Panasonic.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 43 Repacking Instructions 3 Lift the drum unit up ( # ) and slide it out of the printer ( $ ). •To avoid possible toner spillage, it is recommended to place the drum unit on a newspaper, drop cloth or best to place back in original (Black) shipping bag. # # $ CAUTION • To prevent any damage to the drum unit, observe the following precautions. — Do not touch the black drum surface illustrated below.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 44 Repacking Instructions 4 While pushing the drum unit as illustrated below ( # ), lift the toner cartridge up ( $ ). $ # 5 Replace the shipping cover on the toner cartridge.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 45 Repacking Instructions 6 Insert the toner cartridge into a plastic bag and certainly seal the end of the bag tightly. % $ # 7 Wrap the drum unit with the protective sheet to protect the drum surface. 8 Insert the drum unit into a plastic bag and seal the end of the bag tightly. 9 Close the front cover.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 46 Repacking Instructions 10 Wipe off any loose toner in and around the printer. NOTE • If a toner vacuum is available, it is the best tool for cleaning spilled toner. Do not use a standard office vacuum; the toner will not be retained by typical vacuum dust collectors. 11 Repack the printer.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 47 Specifications Specifications Printer Printing Method: Semiconductor Laser Print Speed: 14 ppm (pages per minute) maximum (A4 size plain paper, simplex printing, 5% image area) 15*1 ppm maximum (Letter size plain paper, simplex printing, 5% image area) *1 Maximum print speed is 14.6 ppm. Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi (dots per inch), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi Paper Feed: Media tray (universal cassette): up to 250 sheets of paper [75 g/m2 (20 lbs.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 48 Specifications Warm Up Time Less than 25 seconds [at 22°C (71.6°F), 50% RH] Operating Environment: 10 to 32.5°C (50 to 90.5°F), 20 to 80% RH Storage Environment: 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F), 10 to 80% RH Dimensions: 399 (W) X 390.5 (D) X 254 (H) mm (15.7″ X 15.4″ X 10″) Mass {Weight}: Approx. 10 kg {22 lbs.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 49 Specifications Fonts The following fonts can be used as the printer’s resident fonts by installing the optional Upgrade Kit (for PostScript) in the printer (see “Installing the Upgrade Kit (for PostScript) or RAM Board” on page 4). You can print the list of available fonts from the Remote Control Panel in Windows. See “Remote Control Panel” on page 23 in “Windows” of “Settings and Printing”.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 50 Specifications ■ Fonts for PostScript The following 35 fonts can be available.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 51 Specifications Media ■ Paper Specifications This printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling. It is strongly recommended that you always test paper before purchasing it to make sure it provides desirable performance. The following guidelines will be helpful. Basic Weight: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 52 Specifications NOTE • Please store your paper according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. ■ Paper and Envelope Sizes The following paper and envelope sizes are supported by the printer. Medium Paper Envelope*1 Name Dimension Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5″ x 11″) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27″ x 11.7″) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5″ x 14″) B5 176 x 250 mm (6.92″ x 9.84″) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25″ X 10.5″) A5*1 148.5 x 210 mm (5.85″ x 8.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 53 Specifications ■ Types of Paper to Avoid • Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured • Coated papers • Acid paper • Letterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the fusing roller and cause damage. Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. • Damaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, etc.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 54 Specifications NOTE • With any label stock, the labels must completely cover the backing material (see figure below). YES Labels cover the entire backing material NO The backing material is exposed.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 56 Specifications Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may cause damage to your printer. • Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings (see Figure 1) • Envelopes with transparent windows (see Figure 2) • Envelopes that will melt, discolour, scorch, offset or release hazardous emissions when exposed to 200°C (392°F) for 0.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 57 Specifications Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface Connector type:36PIN Anphenole connector Cable: use a shielded cable 2 meters (6.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 58 Specifications CAUTION • If the cable is connected to PC via printer buffer or selector, the printer may not print. • A print server cannot be used for printing. NOTE • Be sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of the pins are not connected.
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Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Network 59 Specifications USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Cable: use a shielded cable 5 m (16.4 feet) or less in length. Pin configuration Signal pin Signal 1 VBUS 2 -Data 3 + Data 4 Ground USB Interface connector (printer side) 2 1 3 4 NOTE • Be sure to use a full-speed shielded cable which the Data + and Data – cables are the twisted pair. • When using the printer and other USB devices simultaneously, we cannot guarantee normal printing.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setup in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Selecting the Operating System and Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Selecting the Printing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network Setting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Setting the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Setting Password with Network Setup Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 3 Features Features This chapter explains how to configure the KX-P7110 printer on a supported network environment. The KX-P7110 printer provides Ethernet connectivity by functioning as a network print server.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 4 Setup in Windows Setup in Windows This chapter explains how to set up printing in Windows*1 (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 environment). First select an Operating System and a network protocol which you are using or want to use, then select a network printing method ( “Selecting the Printing Method” on page 5).
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 5 Setup in Windows Selecting the Printing Method There are two methods of network printing. • Printing directly from a computer • Printing through the shared computer (server) You may need to consult with your network administrator which to select. ■ Printing directly from a computer The print data from a computer is transferred directly to the printer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 6 Setup in Windows Contents of the Printer Software The following software is included in the printer CD-ROM. You can selectively install it using the installer on the CD-ROM. ■ Printer Driver and Manual When installing the printer driver and manual, you can selectively install the following software. The Setup Guide and Operating Instructions are automatically installed on your computer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 7 Setup in Windows ■ Web Administrative Tool Manages the device by showing the status of the device connected to the network and changing its configuration, therefore, an administrator can manage a printer using this tool. Before installing or for using this tool, see the help menu of Web Administrative Tool.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 8 Setup in Windows LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me The following is the outline of the steps how to set up LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me. Step 1: Setting up TCP/IP on the computer Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP for the printer Select a network printing method before proceeding the step 3.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 9 Setup in Windows ■ Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP for the printer You need to set the IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for the printer. Set them by using one of the following three methods. You may need to contact your network administrator to select the best way.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 10 Setup in Windows NOTE • 0 should not be used at the initial value of IP address. For example, if the IP address is 5, enter the number 5 (05 or 005 is wrong). If it is 0, 0 is right, but 00 or 000 is wrong. First install the Network Setup Tool by using the printer CD-ROM and then set up TCP/IP of the printer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 11 Setup in Windows 3 Click Install Network Utilites. 4 Follow the instructions until the screen below is displayed.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 12 Setup in Windows 5 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . The list of KX-7110 printers residing on the network is displayed. • If you want to search printers in the network again, click the Device menu and select Search. 6 Click the KX-P7110 printer you want to set up in the list. Then click the Setup menu and select Network Setup….
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 13 Setup in Windows 8 Remove the check of the Use DHCP/BOOTP check box, then enter IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Click Setup . 9 Confirm the setting and click OK . You will see the message “Update is completed. Do you wish to reset the printer?”. 10 Click Yes .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 14 Setup in Windows NOTE • You cannot search for the printer while the printer is restarted. • To confirm that the IP address is set correctly, (1) On your computer, click Start , select Programs, then click — MS-DOS Prompt. (for Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me) Or — Command Prompt. (for Windows NT 4.0) Or — Accessories - Command Prompt.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 15 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Installing LPR Port on the computer This step explains how to install LPR port monitor for KX-P7110 network printer port. Before installation, confirm that the printer is connected to the network correctly and is ready status. 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 16 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . 6 Click on the Print by using LPR check button and click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 17 Setup in Windows 7 Enter the IP address or host name of the printer. •If you click Search, you will see the list of printers on the network. 8 Click Next> . 9 Change the print port name if needed. • By default, the IP address : lp will be automatically assigned to the Destination print port name. Example: KX-P7110 No.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 18 Setup in Windows 10 Click Next> . 11 Click Finish .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 19 Setup in Windows ■ Step 4: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, see page 21. ■ If the printer driver is not installed, First install the printer driver and set up the printer port as follows: 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 20 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the check box of the installed options in your printer. Click Next> 6 Click the LPR port (ex. KX-P7110 No.1) you created at the previous step from the Select the current port list, then click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 21 Setup in Windows 7 Click Finish . NOTE • Change the spool setting to disable bi-directional support in the printer driver as follows: (1)Display the Printers folder (Start-Settings-Printers). (2)Click the printer using the right mouse button and select Properties. (3)Click the Details tab and click Spool Settings... . (4)Click on the Disable bi-directional support for this printer check box.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 22 Setup in Windows 4 Click the Details tab. 5 Select the LPR port (ex. KX-P7110 No.1) you created at the previous step from the Print to the following port list. 6 Click OK . NOTE • Change the spool setting to disable bi-directional support in the printer driver as follows: (1)Click Spool Settings... in the Details tab.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 23 Setup in Windows ■ Step 5: Sharing the printer port on the server computer 1 Click Start , select Settings and then click Printers. 2 Click your printer with the right mouse button. 3 Click Properties. The printer properties window is displayed. 4 Click the Sharing tab.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 24 Setup in Windows 5 Click on the Shared As check button, then enter the printer name in the Share Name box. If needed, enter a comment and password. 6 Click OK to close the window. • If you entered the password at step 5, you are prompted to enter the password again. Enter the password, then click OK .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 25 Setup in Windows ■ Step 6: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the client computer If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, see page 27. ■ If the printer driver is not installed, First install the printer driver and set up the printer port as follows: 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 26 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the check box of the installed options in your printer. Click Next> 6 Click on the Add new port or connect to shared printer check button and then Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 27 Setup in Windows 7 Click on the Print through another Windows or NetWare check button. 8 Click Browse... and select the printer which is connected to the server. 9 Click OK . 10 Click Next> . 11 Click Finish . ■ If the printer driver is already installed: For Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000, see page 29.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 28 Setup in Windows 6 Click on the Network check button. 7 Click Browse... . 8 Click the printer that is connected to the server. 9 Click OK . The screen returns to the Add Port window and the selected printer is displayed in the Specify the network path to the printer box in the following form. \\server name\printer name 10 Click OK . 11 Click OK to close the printer properties window.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 29 Setup in Windows For Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000 1 Click Start , select Settings and then click Printers. 2 Click the printer with the right mouse button. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click Add Port... . 6 Click the Local Port for the printer port, and click New Port... .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 30 Setup in Windows IPP Port Printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me IPP printing allows you to print a document via the Internet. The following is the outline of the steps how to set up LPR port printing using the TCP/IP protocol in Windows NT4.0. NOTE • If the firewall, etc.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 31 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Installing IPP Port on the computer This step explains how to install IPP Port monitor for KX-P7110 Network Printer Port. Before installation, confirm that the printer is connected to the network correctly and is ready status. 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 32 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . 6 Click on the Print by using IPP check button and then Next> . • The proxy server has been set, proceed to step 8.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 33 Setup in Windows 7 Click either the Connect using a media and telephone line or Connect using a local area network check button. Click Next> . •If you select Connect using a media and telephone line, proceed to step 9. 8 Click either the Do not print using a proxy server check button or the Print using a proxy server check button.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 34 Setup in Windows 12 Click Next> . 13 Click Finish .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 35 Setup in Windows ■ Step 4: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, see page 37. ■ If the printer driver is not installed, First install the printer driver, then set up the printer port as follows: 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 36 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the check box of the installed options in your printer. Click Next> 6 Click the IPP port (ex. KX-P7110 No.1) you created at the previous step from the Select the current port list, then click Next> . 7 Click Finish .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 37 Setup in Windows ■ If the printer driver is already installed, Set up the printer port as follows: 1 Click Start , select Settings and then click Printers. 2 Click your printer with the right mouse button. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Details tab. 5 Select the IPP port (ex. KX-P7110 No. 1) you created at the previous step from the Print to the following port list. 6 Click OK .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 38 Setup in Windows ■ Step 5: Sharing the printer port on the server computer Refer to “Step 5: Sharing the printer port on the server computer” on page 23 in “LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 39 Setup in Windows Using NetBEUI in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me This section explains how to print using the NetBEUI protocol in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me environment. NOTE • When printing a document using NetBEUI, the error message is displayed and the printing is halted if the printer cannot receive a print data. The following is the steps of the setting.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 40 Setup in Windows ■ Step 2: Setting up NetBEUI on the printer First install the Network Setup Tool and then set up NetBEUI on the printer. 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically. NOTE • If the CD-ROM does not launch automatically, perform the following steps (1) – (2). (1)Double click My computer icon. (2)Double click the CD-ROM icon.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 41 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . The list of KX-P7110 printers residing on the network is displayed. If you want to search printers in the network again, click the Device menu and select Search. 6 Click the KX-P7110 printer you want to set up in the list.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 42 Setup in Windows NOTE • When several printers are listed in the Network Setup Tool window, select the printer using the Ethernet address (MAC address). You can obtain it (hexadecimal six digits number) from the label on the back of the printer or configuration page (press PRINT/ RESET button less than 5 seconds). • If a password is set for the printer, you must enter the password and click OK .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 43 Setup in Windows 9 Confirm the setting and click OK . If you change the setting, you will see the message “Update is completed. Do you wish to reset the printer?” 10 Click Yes . NOTE • You cannot search for the printer while the printer is restarted.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 44 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer If the printer driver is already installed on you computer, see page 47. ■ If the printer driver is not installed, First install the printer driver and then set up the printer port as follows: 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 45 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the check box of the installed options in your printer. Click Next> 6 Click Add new port or connect to shared printer and then click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 46 Setup in Windows 7 Click on the Print through another Windows or NetWare check button. 8 Click Browse... and select the printer which is connected to the server. 9 Click OK . 10 Click Next> . 11 Click Finish .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 47 Setup in Windows ■ If the printer driver is already installed, Set up the printer port as follows: 1 Click Start , select Settings and then click Printers. 2 Click your printer icon with the right mouse button. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Details tab. 5 Click Add Port... . 6 Click on the Network check button. 7 Click Browse...
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 48 Setup in Windows 8 Click OK . 9 Click OK . 10 Click OK or Apply . ■ Step 4: Sharing the printer port on the server computer Refer to “Step 5: Sharing the printer port on the server computer” on page 23 in “LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me”.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 49 Setup in Windows LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows NT 4.0 The following is the outline of the steps how to set up LPR port printing using the TCP/IP protocol in Windows NT4.0. Step 1: Setting up TCP/IP on the computer Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP for the printer Select a network printing method before proceeding the step 3.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 50 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Installing the LPR port on the computer You must login to the server computer as a supervisor to perform the following steps. 1 Click Start , select Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 Double click the Network icon. 3 Click the Services tab. 4 If the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is in the Network Service list, click OK . If it is not, click Add...
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 51 Setup in Windows 5 Select the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing in Network Service list, then click OK . 6 Insert the CD-ROM for Window NT 4.0 into the CD-ROM drive, type the path name and then click Continue . All necessary files are copied to the hard disk. 7 Click Close . 8 Click Yes to restart your computer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 52 Setup in Windows ■ Step 4: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer You must login to the server computer as a supervisor to perform the following steps. If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, see page 55. ■ If the printer driver is not installed, First install the printer driver and then set up the printer port.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 53 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the check box of the installed options in your printer. Click Next> 6 Click on the Add new port or connect to shared printer check button and then click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 54 Setup in Windows 7 Click LPR Port from Directly print to KX-P7110 list. Then click Next> . NOTE • If the LPR Port is not appeared, install the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing service in the Network property (see “Step 3: Installing the LPR port on the computer” on page 50). 8 Enter the IP address or host name of the printer in the Name or address of server providing lpd box.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 55 Setup in Windows ■ If the printer driver is already installed, Set up the printer port as follows: 1 Click Start , select Settings and then click Printers. 2 Click your printer with the right mouse button. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click Add Port... . 6 Click LPR Port from the Available Printer Ports list, then click New Port... .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 56 Setup in Windows 7 Enter the IP address or host name of the printer in the Name or address of server providing lpd box. Enter lp in the Name of printer or print queue on that server box. Then click OK . 8 Click Close . 9 Click OK .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 57 Setup in Windows 5 Click on the Shared check button [Shared as (Windows 2000)], then enter the printer name in the Share Name box. If you want to use the separator page, proceed to the following steps. Otherwise, click OK to close the printer properties window. 6 Click the General tab [Advanced tab (Windows 2000)]. 7 Click Separator Page... . 8 Click Browse... . 9 Click the pcl.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 58 Setup in Windows ■ Step 6: Setting up the printer driver and printer port on the client computer Refer to “Step 6: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the client computer” on page 25 of “LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me”. HP JetDirect Port printing using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX in Windows NT 4.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 59 Setup in Windows Using NetBEUI in Windows NT 4.0 The following is the outline of the steps how to print using the NetBEUI protocol in Windows NT 4.0. NOTE • When printing a document using NetBEUI, the error message is displayed and the printing is halted if the printer cannot receive the print data.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 60 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, see below. ■ If the printer driver is not installed, Refer to “Step 3: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer” on page 44 in “Using NetBEUI in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me”.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 61 Setup in Windows 7 Enter the network path of the printer according to the following form, then click OK . \\server name\printer name 8 Click Close . 9 Click OK or Close to close the printer properties window.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 62 Setup in Windows LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 2000 The following is the outline of the steps how to print using the TCP/IP protocol in Windows 2000. Step 1: Setting up TCP/IP on the computer Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP on the printer Select a network printing method before proceeding the step 3.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 63 Setup in Windows ■ Step 4: Sharing the printer port on the server computer Refer to “Step 5: Sharing the printer port on the server computer” on page 56 in LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows NT 4.0”.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 64 Setup in Windows Standard TCP/IP Port printing in Windows 2000 The following is the outline of steps how to print using the standard TCP/IP protocol in Windows 2000. Step 1: Setting up TCP/IP on the computer Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP on the printer Select a network printing method before proceeding the step 3.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 65 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, see page 68. ■ If the printer driver is not installed First install the printer driver and then set up the printer port. 1 Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM launches automatically.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 66 Setup in Windows 4 Follow the instructions on the screen until the screen below is displayed. 5 Click on the check box of the installed options in your printer. Click Next> 6 Click on the Add new port or connect to shared printer check button and then Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 67 Setup in Windows 7 Click Standard TCP/IP Port from Directly print to KX-P7110 list. Then click Next> . The Add Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard window is displayed. 8 Click Next> . 9 Enter the IP address or host name of the printer in the Printer Name or IP Address box, then click Next> . 10 Click Finish .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 68 Setup in Windows ■ If the printer driver is already installed, Set up the printer port as follows: 1 Click Start , select Settings and then click Printers. 2 Click your printer with the right mouse button. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click Add Port... . 6 Click Standard TCP/IP Port from the Available port types list, then click New Port... .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 69 Setup in Windows ■ Step 4: Sharing the printer port on the server computer Refer to “Step 5: Sharing the printer port on the server computer” on page 56 in “LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows NT 4.0”.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 70 Setup in Windows IPP Port Printing Using TCP/IP in Windows 2000 The following the outline of the steps how to print using the TCP/IP protocol in Windows 2000. NOTE • If the firewall, etc. intercepts the communication between the printer and your computer, it will be unable to use this printing method.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 71 Setup in Windows 5 Click Network printer and then Next> . 6 Click Connect to a printer on the internet or on your intranet. 7 Enter the URL for the printer in the URL box as follows: http://IP address/ipp or http://host name/ipp 8 Click Next> . The Connect to Printer window is displayed. 9 Click OK . The Add Printer Wizard window is displayed. 10 Click Have Disk... .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 72 Setup in Windows 16 Click Next> 17 Click Finish . HP JetDirect Port printing using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX in Windows 2000 Refer to “HP JetDirect Port Printing using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me” on page 38.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 73 Setup in Windows Using NetBEUI in Windows 2000 The following is the outline of the steps how to print using the NetBEUI protocol in Windows 2000 environment. Step 1: Setting up NetBEUI on the computer Step2: Setting up NetBEUI for the printer Select a network printing method before proceeding to the step 3.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 74 Setup in Windows ■ Step 3: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer ■ If the printer driver is not installed, First install the printer driver and then set up the printer port. Refer to “Step 3: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the computer” on page 44 in “Using NetBEUI in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me”.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 75 Setup in Macintosh Setup in Macintosh KX-P7110 Setup Utility uses TCP/IP. You need to set up AppleTalk and TCP/IP for your computer and printer. The printer does not work with AppleTalk Phase1. The following the outline of the steps how to set up in a Macintosh environment using the AppleTalk protocol.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 76 Setup in Macintosh 5 Assign the IP address to your computer or use the DHCP server for TCP/ IP setting. •To setup the TCP/IP, consult with your network administrator. 6 Close the dialog.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 77 Setup in Macintosh 5 Click the KX-P7110 printer you want to set up, click Setup and then select Network Setup.... NOTE •When several printers are listed, select the printer using the Ethernet address (MAC address). You can obtain it (hexadecimal six digits number) from the label on the back of the printer or configuration page (press PRINT/RESET button less than 5 seconds).
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 78 Setup in Macintosh 9 Click Setup and select Network Setup.... NOTE • If a password is set, you must enter the password and click OK . 10 Click the AppleTalk icon. 11 Click on the Use AppleTalk Protocol check box to enable it and enter the zone name and the printer name. 12 Click Setup . 13 Click OK . 14 Click OK .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 79 Setup in NetWare Setup in NetWare This chapter explains how to set to print from a client computer via the NetWare server. In NetWare 4.x / NetWare 5 Perform the following steps to set up.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 80 Setup in NetWare ■ Using NDS - PSERVER mode: The following is the steps for setting up the printer. First install the Network Setup Tool from the printer CD-ROM and then set up the printer. 1 Start the server system. 2 Start the client system and login into the network in the NDS mode.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 81 Setup in NetWare 5 Click Install Network Utilities. 6 Follow the instructions until the screen below is displayed.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 82 Setup in NetWare 7 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . The list of KX-7110 printers residing on the network is displayed. • If you want to search the network for printers again, click the Device menu and select Search. 8 Select the KX-P7110 printer you want to set up from the list. Then click the Setup menu and select Network Setup….
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 83 Setup in NetWare 9 Click the NetWare tab. NOTE • You can change the Print Server Name and Printer Name. It is recommended that the name is less than 8 characters. After changing, click Setup . Then go back to the step 8. 10 Click on the PSERVER Mode check button. NOTE • You can click NDS Setup to set NDS Tree and NDS Context. 11 Click Setup .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 84 Setup in NetWare 14 Click the Setup menu and select Create NetWare Queue. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen. • When asked to select NDS mode or Bindery mode, select NDS Mode and click Next> . 16 Select the NDS context to add the queue from the tree and click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 85 Setup in NetWare 17 Click on the Print Server Mode check button and click Next> . 18 Change the queue name if needed, then click Next> . 19 Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE • Turn the printer off and on before printing.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 86 Setup in NetWare ■ Using NDS - RPRINTER (NPRINTER) mode The following is the steps to set up the network card. First install the Network Setup Tool by using the printer CD-ROM and then set up the printer. 1 Start the server system. 2 Start the client system and login into the network in the NDS mode.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 87 Setup in NetWare 5 Click Install Network Utilities. 6 Follow the instructions until the screen below is displayed.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 88 Setup in NetWare 7 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . The list of KX-P7110 printers residing in the network. • If you want to search the network for printers again, click the Device menu and select Search. 8 Select the KX-P7110 printer you want to set up from the list. Then click the Setup menu and select Network Setup….
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 89 Setup in NetWare 9 Click the NetWare tab. NOTE • You can change the Print Server Name and Printer name. It is recommended that the name is less than 8 characters. After changing, click Setup . Then go back to the step 8. 10 Click on the RPRINTER Mode check button. 11 Click Setup . 12 If you change the setting, click OK , then click Yes . The following the steps to set up the server.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 90 Setup in NetWare 15 Select the context to add the queue from the tree and click Next> . 16 Click on the Remote Printer Mode check button and click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 91 Setup in NetWare 17 Select the print server name in the list or enter the print server name you want to use for printing. Click Next> . 18 Change the queue name if needed. Click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 92 Setup in NetWare 19 Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE • If you did not start the print server on the server, start the print server. Type “LOAD PSERVER xxxxxxxx”, then press the Enter key. (xxxxxxxx : print server name) • Turn the printer off and on before printing.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 93 Setup in NetWare ■ Using the Bindery - PSERVER Mode First install the Adminmamanager by using the printer CD-ROM and then set up the printer. 1 Start the server system. 2 Start the client system and login into the network in the Bindery mode.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 94 Setup in NetWare 5 Click Install Network Utilities. 6 Follow the instructions until the screen below is displayed.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 95 Setup in NetWare 7 Click on the Yes check button, and then Finish . The list of KX-7110 printers residing on the network is displayed. • If you want to search the network for printers again, click the Device menu and select Search. 8 Select the KX-P7110 printer you want to set up from the list. Then click the Setup menu and select Network Setup….
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 96 Setup in NetWare 9 Click the NetWare tab. NOTE • You can change the Print Server Name and Printer Name. It is recommended that the name is less than 8 characters. After changing, click Setup . Then go back to step 8. 10 Click Setup... of the Bindery Mode.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 97 Setup in NetWare 11 If you are satisfied with the contents, click OK . Or 12 Click Setup . 13 Select the printer you want to configure from the list. Click Setup menu and select Create NetWare Queue. 14 Follow the instructions on the screen. • When asked to select NDS Mode or Bindery Mode, select Bindery mode and click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 98 Setup in NetWare 15 Select the file server name and then click Next> . 16 Click Next> . NOTE • In Bindery mode, you can not select Remote Printer mode. 17 Change the queue name if needed. Then click Next> .
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 99 Setup in NetWare 18 Follows the instructions on the screen. NOTE • Turn off and on the printer before printing. ■ Step 2: Setting up the client (for Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me) Refer to “Step 6: Setting up the printer driver and the printer port on the client computer” on page 25 in “LPR Port printing using TCP/IP in Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me”.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 100 Setup in NetWare In NetWare 3.x Perform the following steps to set up. Step 1: Setting up the printer Step 2: Setting up the Server Step 3: Setting up the client (for Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me) There are two printing modes. •Print server (PSERVER) mode •Remote printer (RPRINTER) mode Before setting up, select a printing mode.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 101 Setup in NetWare 2 Start the client system. • Be sure to login to the network from a client computer with supervisor privilege. If you have a password, enter password. 3 Type PCONSOLE and press the Enter key to start PCONSOLE. Available Options menu is displayed. 4 Add the print queue. (1) Select Print Queue Information, then press the Enter key.Print Queues list is displayed.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 102 Setup in NetWare 6 Configure the print server (1) Select the print server name you added from the Print Servers list, then press the Enter key. The Print Server Information menu is displayed. (2) Select Print Server Configuration, then press the Enter key. The Print Server Configuration Menu is displayed. (3) Select Printer Configuration, then press the Enter key.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 103 Setup in NetWare ■ When using the Remote Printer (RPRINTER) mode 1 Start the server system. 2 Start the client system. • Be sure to login to the network from a client computer with supervisor privilege. If you have a password, enter password. 3 Type PCONSOLE and press the Enter key to start PCONSOLE. Available Options menu is displayed. 4 Add the print queue.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 104 Setup in NetWare 6 Configure the print server (1) Select the print server name you added from the Print Servers list, then press the Enter key. The Print Server Information menu is displayed. (2) Select Print Server Configuration, then press the Enter key. The Print Server Configuration Menu is displayed. (3) Select Printer Configuration, then press the Enter key.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 105 Setup in NetWare 8 Start the print server and perform the following procedure on the server computer. Type “LOAD PSERVER xxxxxxxx”, then press the Enter key. (xxxxxxxx : print server name) 9 Turn the printer off and on again.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 106 Setup in UNIX Setup in UNIX This chapter explains how to set up printing in various UNIX environments. Supported UNIX variants are as follows: • Solaris 2.6 • Solaris 2.3x – 2.5x • HP-UX 9.x and 10.x • AIX 4.xx • BSD UNIX There are two ways of printing.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 107 Setup in UNIX 1 Login as root. # login root 2 Edit your /etc/hosts file to add the printer as a network printer to your system. (Example) The printer’s IP address is “172.16.xxx.xxx” and the host name is “kxp7110”. 172.16.xxx.xxx kxp7110 #print server 3 Confirm the connection to the network by using ping command.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 108 Setup in UNIX ■ For Solaris 2.3x – 2.5x 1 Create Print Queue. (1) Login as root # login root (2) Stop print scheduler. # /usr/sbin/lpshut (3) Add print server. Example: Add host name “kxp7110” # /usr/sbin/lpsystem -RO -t bsd kxp7110 If you use csh, use “\!”. “lp” after “!” is the printer queue name. (4) Set up print queue.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 109 Setup in UNIX 2 Create print queue. (1) Login as root # login root (2) Create print queue “kxp7110lp” Example: Create print queue “kxp7110lp”. # /usr/lib/lpadmin –pkxp7110lp -mrmodel –ormkxp7110 -orplp -ocmrcmodel -osmrsmodel -ob3 -v/dev/null The “lp” after “-orp” is the remote printer queue name. (3) Enable print queue.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 110 Setup in UNIX 7 Select a remote printer name. Type “text” for ASCII or “raw” for Postscript, PCL or HP/GL/2. 8 Type “Y” to check for a remote printer on a BSD system. 9 Click OK at the bottom of the menu. If the configuration is successful, the program prints the message: The printer has been added and is ready to accept print request. 10 Click OK and select Exit from the menu list.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 111 Setup in UNIX 2 Add print queue with smit command (1) Perform smit. Move to “Add print queues”. # smit mkrque (2) From the list, select “remote” (printer connected to remote host). (3) From the list, select “Standard processing from the list”. (4) Set up the following item at “Add a Standard Remote Print Queue”. For items other than the ones below, change according to your system.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 112 Setup in UNIX ■ For BSD UNIX The following is an example for Sun OS4.1.3. The command and paths may differ depending on the OS version. Please refer to the workstation manual. 1 Create printer queue. (1) Login as root. # login root (2) Add an entry for the printer in /etc/printcap file.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 113 Setup in UNIX Printing using FTP FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol for transferring files installed on TCP/IP systems. Perform the following steps. 1 Log into the printer. Example: # ftp PANA (or ftp 172.16.xxx.xxx) Connected to PANA. 220 KX-P7110 Ver 1.0.0 FTP Server User(PANA:root): root 331 Password required. Password: 230 User Logged in.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 114 Setup in UNIX 5 Log out.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 115 Using the Web Server Using the Web Server If an IP address have been assigned to a printer, you can access the printer’s Web Server. It allows monitoring or setting the printer. Displaying the Web Server Screen 1 Open the browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape). 2 Enter a printer address in the Address box and press Return key. The Web Server screen is displayed. Ex. http://172.16.xxx.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 116 Using the Web Server 5 Click Submit Query . 6 Click OK . 7 Click Restart the Printer in the left pane. 8 Click Restart . Setting the Password 1 Perform step 1 - 3 of “Setting the Printer” on page 115. 2 Click General in the right pane. 3 Enter the password in the Value box (Max. 7 characters) and click Submit Query . 4 Click OK . 5 Click Restart the Printer in the left pane.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 117 Appendix Appendix Setting Password with Network Setup Tool Entering the password is needed to change the printer’s setting if a password is set for a printer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 118 Appendix 5 Enter the same password (Max. 7 characters) in the New password box and Confirm new password box. •If the password is already set, the current password must be entered in the Old password box. (Screen in Windows) 6 Click OK . 7 Click Setup . 8 Click OK to send the setting to the printer. 9 Windows: Click Yes to restart the printer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 119 Appendix Printing a Configuration Page Press PRINT/RESET button on the printer panel less than 5 seconds to print the configuration page. Resetting the Printer Settings to Factory Default It enables to reset the printer’s network settings to the factory default settings. 1 Display the Network Setup Tool.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 120 Appendix Troubleshooting This section explains how to resolve the common problems you may have with the KX-P7110. If KX-P7110 does not operate properly or you are unable to set up with Network Setup Tool, we recommend that you print the diagnostic/configuration pages first.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 121 Appendix ■ Trouble in Windows Environment (TCP/IP) Unables to search KX-P7110 printer using Network Setup Tool. *Make sure that the printer is connected to the network correctly. *In Option of the menu bar in Network Setup Tool, make sure Use TCP/IP Protocol is selected. *Initialize the configuration and set up KX-P7110 again. Unables to print.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 122 Appendix Unables to connect to NetWare Server in Print Server mode. • Make sure the frame type is set correctly. • KX-P7110 can switch to PSERVER and RPRINTER automatically, but it may take extra time depending on the environment. • If file server is defined to the KX-P7110, make sure the file server name is correct. • Make sure the printer port name is correct.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 123 Appendix Configuration Parameters ■ General Name Factory Default Change root password NULL Use HP JetAdmin ENABLE Description Password for Administartor. It is used for authentication when enterring Network Setup Tool. Enables or disables to use HP’s utility JetAdmin/Web Jetadmin.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 124 Appendix Name Factory Default Primary Server 0.0.0.0 Secondary Server 0.0.0.0 Scope ID NULL Description Sets WINS server (primary) address. The Computer Name of the NetBEUI/NetBIOS is used for NETBIOS name Sets WINS server (secondary) address. The Computer Name of the NetBEUI/ NetBIOS is used for NETBIOS name Sets Scope IP.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 125 Appendix name Factory Default Description Job Polling Time Bindery Mode File server to be connected NDS Tree 4 seconds ENABLE NULL Sets the interval to login to the file server. Enables or disables Bindery mode. You may set the name of the file server. NULL NDS Context NULL RPRINTER Mode DISABLE Print server to be connected Time Out NULL Sets the NDS tree.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 126 Appendix ■ NetBEUI name Factory Default Use NetBEUI Protocol Computer Name ENABLE KXPxxxxxx Workgroup KXP-Printer Comment Panasonic KX-P7110 Description Enables or disables NetBEUI protocol. Sets Computer name. This name is shown as the computer in Windows Explorer. Sets the workgroup to which KX-P7110 belongs. This comment is shown as the computer in Windows Explorer.
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Settings and Printing Settings and Printing Maintenance and Spec. Maintenance and Spec. Network Network 127 Appendix ■ Printer Port name Factory Default lp Port BOJ String NULL EOJ String NULL enc/sjis Port BOJ String NULL EOJ String \f Printer Emulation ASCII Tab Size 8 char Page Width 0 char Page Length 0 line Description Sets the string that will be sent before sending a print job to the direct output port(lp).