Operating Instructions Impact Dot Matrix Printer Model No. KX-P1121E Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1121E Impact Dot Matrix Printer. This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the needs of your office. This printer has been factory set to operate with the most popular software packages. Your application software should control the printer’s functions. In most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings.
Introduction Abbreviations Windows® refers to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Windows® 2000 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. Windows® XP refers to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. Windows Vista® refers to the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Windows® 7 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
Introduction Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States only) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Information ....................................................................................7 For Your Safety .................................................................................................................7 Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) ............................................................10 Precautions ......................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Printing Area ...................................................................................................................38 Supplies ...........................................................................................................................40 Index..............................................................................................................
Safety Information Safety Information For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols used in this manual. WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Denotes hazards that could result in minor injury or damage to the unit.
Safety Information Plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe the power cord and plug. Damage to the power cord or plug can cause fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to repair the power cord, or plug. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, contact an authorized service representative for a replacement. Ensure that the plug connection is free of dust.
Safety Information CAUTION Power When the unit is not used over an extended period of time, switch it off, and unplug it. If an unused unit is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire. Installation and Relocation Do not position the unit in a location where it is unstable. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or any type of moisture.
Safety Information Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Safety Information Precautions Installation • • • • • • • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot equipment. The unit should not be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures [temperature range: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)]. The unit should not be exposed to extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH). Avoid condensation resulting from rapid changes in temperature. Do not place the unit in areas with poor ventilation.
Before You Start Before You Start Unpacking Removing the Protective Paper A Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below is missing or damaged. Report damage or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased.
Before You Start Parts of the Printer Front View A G B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 D E F Paper support (Page 23) Top cover Paper feed selector • " " (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes • " " (Tractor) Fanfold paper Head gap lever Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. The lever moves in increments of 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.).
Before You Start Rear View A F E B C Tractors Power switch (Page 17) Platen knob (Page 12) Power cord (Page 17) Serial No.
Before You Start Control Panel A G B C D E F H FONT switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE mode. ON LINE switch This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer. LF/FF switch Pressing this switch advances the paper one line at a time. Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page.
Setup Setup Installing the Software 3. Select KX-P1121E. System Requirements Computer IBM PC/AT® or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive Operating System Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Interface USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard) Software Installation The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can be installed on your computer. 4. Select [Driver & Utility] from the "Installation" list on the left side of the screen.
Setup Connecting to a Computer Notice • Before you connect the printer for the first time, install the USB and Printer driver on to your computer. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 16)". Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m (6 ft. 5 in.) or less in length. An IEEE 1284-compatible parallel cable is recommended. Note • If you do not have a USB or a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer. A B 1.
Setup Installing the Ribbon Cassette 2. Move the head gap lever (A) to the (+) position. A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. A Turn the power on. The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. B Open the smoked plastic cover. B 3. Rotate the knob (A) on the ribbon cassette to remove any slack.
Setup 4. A Slip the ribbon (A) between the ribbon mask (B) and the printhead nose (C). 5. Close the smoked plastic cover. 6. Adjust the head gap lever (A) for the thickness of paper you are using. A Position 1 or 2 Used for Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 4 5 6 A A B C B Press down on rear of the ribbon cassette until the wing tab (A) snaps into place.
Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette Handling Paper 1. A Turn the power on. Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: – Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) – Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area (A) automatically. B Open the smoked plastic cover. CAUTION • The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is open. Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. A Turn the power on.
Setup 2. Set the paper feed selector (A) to the " position. " 4. A Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers (A) forward. B Slide the tractors (B) to accommodate the approximate width of paper being used. A A A B A B B 3. Lift off the top cover (A). A 5. Raise the tractor covers (A).
Setup 6. Place the paper with the printed side face down and align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pins, then close the tractor covers. 8. Press LOAD/PARK . This will load the paper to the first print line. Make sure the paper is straight. 9. Replace the top cover. 10. If the ON LINE indicator (A) is not lit, press 7. A Adjust the tractors to remove any slack. ON LINE to get ready to print. B Lock the tractor clamping levers.
Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) 1. A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installed in the printer. 3. Raise the top cover (A) to single sheet feed position. This is done by inserting the side pins of the top cover into the slots in the upper cabinet. A B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for the thickness of paper you are using. Position 1 or 2 Used for Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 4.
Setup 6. Press LOAD/PARK . The paper will be loaded to the first print line. Self Test The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. 1. Load a sheet of paper, and turn the power off. (Page 20) 2. Turn the power on while pressing LF/FF . 7. If the ON LINE indicator (A) is not lit, press ON LINE to get ready to print. A 24 Operating Instructions A sample printout will begin, which serves as a self test. 3. Turn the power off.
Using the Software Using the Software Control Panel Software Program International character USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark1, Sweden, Italy, Spain1, Japan, Norway, Denmark2, Spain2, Latin America, Korea, Legal This software is used to change the configuration of the printer. Using this software, you can also print out the printer's character table. It is necessary to install the printer driver to use this software. When using the Windows driver, these settings are rarely used.
Using the Software About the buttons Send Settings Sends the settings to the printer. Restore Default Returns the settings to default. After pressing this button, the screen to select your country is displayed. Select your country. If your country is not displayed here, select [Other country]. Viewing the Command Reference Manual To refer to the Command Reference Manual, select [Command Reference Manual] from the "Manuals" list on the right side of the screen.
Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to set only Auto LF, Graphic Direction, Page Length, Emulation and Download buffer. If there is any paper loaded, you will get a print out of the current settings automatically. 1. Turn the power on while pressing LOAD/PARK . 3. Press and release ON LINE . Change the setting according to the ON LINE indicator (A) condition. The setting will switch each time you press ON LINE.
Using the Control Panel Control Panel EXAMPLES Emulation: Epson C AB Auto LF: Off A FONT indicator B FONT indicator C ON LINE indicator FONT indicator ITEM A Download buffer: Disable B Print current Initial Setup condition G. direction: Uni Emulation Auto LF Page length: 11 in.
Using the Control Panel Resetting All Current Settings to the Factory Settings 3. Press LOAD/PARK . You have exited the Initial Setup mode. Follow the instructions below: 1. Turn the power on while pressing LOAD/PARK . Make sure that both FONT indicators (A) are blinking. A 2. Press TEAR OFF . All the current settings will be reset to the Factory settings.
Using the Control Panel Printing Out the Current Settings Follow the instructions below to get a print out of the current settings. 1. Load a sheet of paper, and turn the power off. (Page 20) 2. Turn the power on while holding down the FONT , ON LINE and LOAD/PARK buttons. Make sure that both FONT indicators (A) are blinking. The current settings will print out.
Using the Control Panel Selecting a Character Font You can select any one of the character fonts by pressing the FONT switch on the Control Panel. The combination of FONT indicators show the current character font status. · Press and release FONT EXAMPLES Feeding Paper You can adjust the paper position by using the control panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is not printing in the ON LINE mode.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting M a i n Periodic Maintenance t The printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The following periodic measures are recommended: e n a • n c e & T r o u b l Cleaning the unit is the most important action the user can perform. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment. – Turn the power OFF. – Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The following table will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the more common problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased. Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution Ink smears. Head gap lever is not in the proper position. Move the lever toward the lower position (+) until ink does not smear.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Symptom 34 Possible Cause Probable Solution Printout is double-spaced. Auto LF is ON. Set Auto LF to OFF. (Page 27) Keeps printing on the same line. Computer is not sending a LF command. Set Auto LF to ON. (Page 27) Both of the FONT LEDs are blinking just after turning on the power. There is an electrical malfunction. Consult your dealer. Wrong Character Set prints. Wrong Character Set is selected. Set the Character Set as required.
Appendix A p p e Printer Specifications n d Power requirements: i x Frequency: Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer. Current: Interface: USB 2.
Appendix 36 Printing direction: Text printing: Bi-Directional Bit Image printing: Uni-Directional & Bi-Directional Line feed time: Approx. 100 ms [with 4.2 mm (1/6 in.
Appendix Paper Specifications Paper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below. Fanfold Paper Width: 102–254 mm (4–10 in.) Quality and number of sheets: Weight Type of paper Fine-quality paper Non-carbon Multi-layered with carbon *1 Sheets in lbs in g/m² 1 16–24 60–90 2–4 11–14 (17*1) 41–53 (64*1) 2 11–14 (17*1) 41–53 (64*1) Only for the last sheet Note • • • In multi-layered paper with carbon, the carbon is equivalent to a sheet of paper.
Appendix Printing Area Fanfold Paper B C 1st character Printing area A Paper perforations A Printing area D Fanfold Paper 38 A 25.4 mm (1 in.) B 17.8 mm (0.7 in.) C 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) D 25.4 mm (1 in.) A. Value A indicates the area near the paper perforations where the quality may not be optimum. B. Value B indicates the maximum distance between the sprockets and first printable character. (When the left tractor is set on the left end and the margin is set to 0.) C.
Appendix Single Sheets and Envelopes B C 1st character Printing area D Single Sheets and Envelopes B 38 mm (1.5 in.) C 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) D 25.4 mm (1 in.) B. Value B indicates the minimum distance between the edge of the paper and the first printable character. C. Value C indicates the area from the top edge of the paper to the top of the first printed character. D. Value D indicates the position where paper out is detected and printing may not be optimum.
Appendix Supplies Model Number Description KX-P145 Ribbon Cassette (black) Note • 40 To purchase Ribbon Cassette, please contact your dealer.
Index Index Uni Direction H A Alternate Graphic Mode (A.G.
Index R Re-inking Ribbon Cassette Ribbon cassette 18, 32 S Self Test 24 Single sheet 23, 37, 39 Smoked plastic cover 13 Specifications 35 T Tear Off 31 Top cover 13 Tractor clamping levers Troubleshooting 33 21 U Unpacking 12 USB connector 13, 17 Z Zero font 42 25 Operating Instructions 32
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