Panasonic Color Laser Printer Kx P8415 Setup Instructions
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Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications1 Settings and Printing About Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 For Media Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 For Multi-purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Media Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Multi-purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Margins and Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Using the Printer Panel (Menu Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Menu Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Outline for Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Outline for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Adjusting the Color Density (Bias Adjustment) . . . . . . . . . .20 Printing a Color Calibration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Adjusting the Density for All Colors Simultaneously . . . . . . .23 Adjusting the Density for Each Color Independently . . . . . .24 Setting the “Adjustment to Media” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Displaying the Panasonic KX-P8415 Properties Window . . .28 Details Tab (Windows 95 / Windows 98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Color Management Tab (Windows 98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Sharing Tab (Windows 95 / Windows 98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Paper Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Quality Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Option Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Displaying the Panasonic KX-P8415 printer Properties Window (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) . . . . . . . . . . . .43 (Continued)
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications2 Ports Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) . . . . . . . . . . .44 Sharing Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000) . . . . . . . . .45 Color Management Tab (Windows 2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Printing on Transparency (using Optional Transparency Tray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope (using Multi-purpose Tray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Schema for Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 The Concept of “color” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Methods for Creating Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Using the Agfa CMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Displaying the Adjustment Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Using the Brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Displaying the Adjustment Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Overlay Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Duplex printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Automatic Duplex Printing (with Auto duplex printing unit) . .68 Manual Duplex Printing (using Microsoft Words for Windows 95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 BNovell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries. BIPX is a trademark of Novell, Inc. BMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BCorelDRAW is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited in Canada, the United States and/or other countries. BAvery and all other related brands and product names are trademarks of Avery Dennison Corporation. B4CC is a trademark of Stora Enso. BAgfa is a registered trademark of Agfa-Gevaert, AG. BAll other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications3 To print a document on a transparency using the Transparency tray, see “Printing on Transparency (using Transparency Tray)” on page 49. * 1Recommended paper is as follows: Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g /m2(24 lbs.) A4: 4CC 80 g /m2 About Media MediaDescription Laser paper* 1 TransparencyB&W: 60 to 105g/m 2(16 to 28 lbs.) Color: 75 to 105g/m2(20 to 28 lbs.) 3M CG3710 About Media For Media Tray For Multi-purpose Tray MediaDescription Laser paper Transparency* 2 Single-sided printing: 75 to 165g/m2(20 to 44 lbs.) Manual duplex printing*1: 75 to 165 g/m2(20 to 44 lbs.) 3M CG3710 Labels Avery 5163-5165, L7163, L7165-L7169 Envelope #10 [Black text only] To print a document on a transparency, label or envelope using the multi-purpose tray, see “Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope (using Multi-purpose Tray)” on page 52. * 1When you perform the duplex printing, you should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with single-sided printing. See the Specifications. * 2The print quality may not be stable. Use the media tray for best reliability. For the notes and detailed media specification, refer to Specifications. Cardstock Up to 165 g /m 2
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications4 The printer is shipped with a media tray (Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. Besides them, the following media can be used with five different trays. Each tray is designed and labeled for only paper or transparency. If you load the incorrect media type in a tray, it may cause a jam. NOTE BIf you have the 2nd Cassette Feeder installed: ¾If you wish to use the automatic cassette-switching feature (a large print job, for example), make sure that all trays in the printer are the samemedia type and size. ¾The transparency tray should only be inserted in the upper or middle tray slots. Loading Media Using the Media Tray Legal Paper TraySize A4 Paper A4 Transparency Letter Paper Letter Transparency210 mm x 297 mm (8.3²x 11.7²) 210 mm x 297 mm (8.3²x 11.7²) 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5²x 11²) 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5²x 11²) 216 mm x 356 mm (8.5²x 14²) Loading Media Upper tray slot Middle tray slot
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications5 1Pull the media tray out of the printer. To use an appropriate media tray, always check the label indication on the tray. 2Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. 3Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. NOTES BBe careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print. BReusing media that has been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. Loading Media Label
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications6 4Place the media with the print side downunder the hooks in the tray. The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. NOTES B Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. BDo not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam. BWhen using transparency (3M CG3710), be sure to use the transparency tray and load it with the leading tape side facing up (3M CG3710) and the taped end under the hooks. 5Slide the media tray completely into the slot. NOTE BWhen using transparency with leading tape, remove the tape after printing. Loading Media PaperTransparency Leading tape side up
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications7 The multi-purpose tray (MPT) serves as an additional tray for loading any type of media that ranges in size from 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3.6²x 10²to 8.5²x 14²). n Setting media thickness switch: Because of the most reliable paper-picking for various media weights, media thickness can be manually selected. 1Open the left side door. 2Move the media thickness switch to the desired setting. 3Close the left side door.Loading Media Using the Multi-purpose Tray Thin MiddleThick Laser paper 91 to 123 g/m2(25 to 32 lbs.) Transparency, Coated paper, Label Laser paper 75 to 90 g/m 2(20 to 24 lbs.) Laser paper 124 to 165 g/m 2(33 to 44 lbs.) Envelope #10 Card stock up to 165 g/m 2 Thin (Default) Switch setting Middle ThickMedia
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications8 n Loading Media: 1Set the media thickness switch. 2#Open the multi-purpose tray. $Extend the media support. 3Separate the media guides to the approximate width of the media. 4Fan the media, and then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. NOTES BReusing media that has been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. BWhen printing legal size using the multi-purpose tray, backside marking may occur. If this occurs, use the legal paper tray. Loading Media $ #
5Insert the media with the printing side upinto the multi-purpose tray. The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the left guide, or it may cause a media jam. Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications9 Loading Media Taped side facing down (3M CG3710) PaperTransparency Envelope Short-end NOTES BPlace only one envelope in the multi-purpose tray at a time. BWhen a wrinkle occurs, try printing with the flap inserted inside the envelope as shown in figure. Confirm the setting of the media thickness switch.
Settings and Printing MaintenanceSpecifications10 6Adjust the media guides to the media size. 7Use the printer driver to select the multi-purpose tray and media type. (Refer to “Paper Tab” on page 34). NOTE BWhen using transparency with leading tape, remove the tape after printing. The image (print area) is printed a bit smaller than the media size. You may need to adjust the page margins in the application software to match the print area. For detailed information, refer to Specifications. Loading Media Margins and Print Area