Panasonic Digital Color Imaging System DP-C106 Operating Instructions

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Clearing the Upper Inverter
1.  In order to access Area 5, pull open the Upper Inverter.
2.  To release any paper, lift the Green Lever, and gently pull the paper in
the direction of the arrow. If the paper is not visible, turn the Green
Knob in the direction of the arrow. 
						

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3.  Open the small, clear, cover and ensure that all the paper and paper bits
are removed.
a.  If paper is visible under the clear cover, hold the cover open and
push the paper toward the paper exit with your fingers. 
						

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b.  Pull the paper in the direction of the arrow shown below.
c.  If paper is only partially visible under the cover, check under the
tray for access to the paper.
d.  Pull the paper down and remove.
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4.  Close the small clear cover and move the Green Lever to the lower
position.
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5.  Firmly close the Upper Inverter. 
						

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Clearing Area 6 Jams
Perform this procedure when the message CLEAR JAM IN AREA 6 is
displayed on the Control Panel.
1.  In order to access Area 6, open the Lower Inverter Cover.
2.  Remove the jammed paper.  Ensure that there are no pieces of torn
paper remaining in the Lower Inverter.
3.  Close the Lower Inverter Cover. 
						

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Clearing Jams in the 10 Bin Sorter
1.  Read the messages that display on the copier and printer control panels.
2.  Slide the 10 Bin Sorter to the left away from the DP-C106.
3.  Lift the Jam Clearance Cover.
4. Lift the Green Handle and gently remove any sheets that are jammed in
the output area.
5.  Close the Jam Clearance Cover.
6.  Continue to follow the messages that display in the copier and printer
control panels and clear any additional jams that have occurred in the
DP-C106. 
						

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Copy/Print Quality Problems
If the problem still exists after following the instructions in this table, call your
local Authorized Panasonic Representative.
Description Possible Cause Action
Faded print/copy Printer out of adjustment.Go to Adjusting the Color in
this section.
The Print/Copy Cartridge is
old or damaged.Go to Replacing the
Supplies in the
Maintenance section.
If only some colors are
faded, a Toner Cartridge is
old or damaged.Go to Replacing the Toner
Cartridges in the
Maintenance section.
Stray black dots, or white
dots in solid black or color
areasThe Document Glass is
dirty.Go to the Cleaning
Procedures in the
Maintenance section.
Vertical streaks The drum in the Print/Copy
Cartridge is old or
damaged.Go to Replacing the
Print/Copy Cartridge in the
Maintenance section.
Horizontal streaks Dirt in the paper path. Clean the Document Glass,
and make 50 blank copies.
If the problem still exists,
call for service.
Repeating defect The drum in the Print/Copy
Cartridge is old or
damaged.Go to Replacing the
Print/Copy Cartridge in the
Maintenance section.
Toner smears when
touchedThe Fuser is not operating. Call for service.
Black pages The Print/Copy Cartridge is
old or damaged.Go to Replacing the
Print/Copy Cartridge in the
Maintenance section. 
						

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Blank pages Sheets of paper are
sticking together.Remove the paper stack
from the Paper Tray. Fan
the corners of the stack,
and replace it in the Paper
Tray.
The Low Toner  message
is displayed on the Control
Panel.Go to Replacing the Toner
Cartridges in the
Maintenance section.
The Print/Copy Cartridge is
old or damaged.Go to Replacing the
Print/Copy Cartridge in the
Maintenance section.
Vertical blanks The Print/Copy Cartridge is
old or damaged.Go to Replacing the
Print/Copy Cartridge in the
Maintenance section.
Image is slanted The Paper Guides in the
Paper Tray are not in the
appropriate position.Open the Paper Tray and
adjust the Paper Guides to
the size of the paper.  For
more information, go to the
Loading the Paper in the
Paper Tray procedure in
the Setting Up the DP-
C106.
The ADF guides may not
be in the appropriate
positions.Adjust the ADF guides to
the size of the paper.  For
more information, go to the
ADF procedure in the
Accessories section.
The color is too light or too
darkColor is out of adjustment.Go to the Adjusting the
Color procedure in this
section. 
						

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Adjusting the Printer Color
Perform this procedure if you have color problems such as insufficient
amounts of one or more colors, or excessive amounts of one or more colors.
If a message to replace a Color Toner Cartridge is displayed on the Printer
Control Panel, replace the cartridge BEFORE performing this adjustment.
VisualCal
There are three parts to the VisualCal adjustment.  Do not skip any steps or
perform any part out of sequence.
If you wish to stop the VisualCal adjustment, you may press the
CLEAR/STOP button at any time.  Pressing the CLEAR/STOP button
returns the menu to READY.
1.  Print Limits Page
The limits you select are used by the printer to adjust highlights, and contrasts
to compensate for normal print engine fluctuations.
1. Ensure that READY is displayed on the Printer Control Panel. Any error,
low toner, or paper messages will result in a printing warning to abort
calibration.
2. Press the MENU button repeatedly until VISUALCAL is displayed.
3. Press the ITEM/ENTER button.  PRINT LIMITS YES is displayed on the
Control Panel screen.
4. Press the ITEM/ENTER button.  PRINTING LIMITS PAGE is displayed
and after a few moments, the page is delivered to the Top Tray.
5.  Under your normal lighting, study the BLACK START row.
a.  Select the Left-most circle that you can distinguish from the
background and draw a circle around it.
View the page at an angle for the best results.
b.  Select the Left-most circle that you can distinguish from the
background on the next row, BLACK END, and draw a circle
around it.
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d.  If you see all the circles in a row, write 0 next to the row.
6.  Repeat step 5 for each color rows, drawing circles around your preferred
selections or recording a 9 or a 0 next to the row.
7. For the 30% MATCH row, hold the sheet at arms length.  Select the
circle that best matches the background and draw a circle around it.
8. BLACK START 4 is displayed on the Printer Control Panel.  Press the
(        ) ARROW buttons to enter the number that corresponds to the
value that you selected on the first row.
Pressing the      ARROW button increases the number displayed. Pressing
    ARROW button decreases the number.
a.  When the desired number is displayed, press the ITEM/ENTER
button.  BLACK END 4 appears on the Control Panel.
b.  Use the (        ) ARROW buttons to enter the number that
corresponds to the value that you selected on the next row.
c. Press the ITEM/ENTER button. CYAN START 4 appears on the
Control Panel.
9.  Repeat step 8 for each of the color rows and for the 30% MATCH row.
If you entered a 9 or a 0 for any row, VisualCal will generate another Print
Limits Page containing the adjustments from your previous selections.
Perform step 8 again until you are able to select circles within the desired 1
to 8 range.
10.  When all the values are entered and accepted by VisualCal, PRINT
GRAYS YES is displayed on the Control Panel.