Panasonic Digital Color Imaging System DP-C106 Operating Instructions

							Storing the SuppliesMaintenance
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Storing the Supplies
Toner Cartridges
•  Store the Toner Cartridges away from direct sunlight in the following
environment:
•  Temperature = 37-95° F (3-35° C)
•  Humidity = 15-80% RH, with no condensation
•  Avoid hot and humid locations
•  Avoid magnetic fields, such as computer screens and disk drives
•  Keep out of the reach of children
Handling Precautions
WARNING
Never dispose of the used Toner cartridges in an open flame.  The Toner
could explode and cause burns or other injuries.
• Do not attempt to reuse the Toner Cartridges.
• Do not shake or hit used Toner Cartridges.
•  Wash immediately with cold water if Toner comes in contact with your
skin.
•  If Toner is found on your clothing, vacuum or brush away lightly.
•  Use the approved Toner only.
•  If moving Toner from a cold area to a warm area, allow at least one hour
for the cartridge temperature to equalize.  If condensation occurs, wait
for 12 hours before installing the cartridge in the Printer. 
						

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Print/Copy Cartridge
The Print/Copy Cartridge includes a light sensitive drum, a drum cleaner, and
the Toner Waste Container.
•  Always store the Print/Copy Cartridge in the carton.
•  Store the Print/Copy Cartridge away from direct sunlight, in the following
environment:
•  Temperature = 37-95° F (3-35° C)
•  Humidity = 15-80% RH, with no condensation
•  Avoid hot and humid locations
•  Avoid magnetic fields, such as computer screens and disk drives
•  Keep out of the reach of children
•  Keep the cartridge level, do not store on end.
Handling Precautions
• Never touch the blue surface of the drum.  Never hit or rub the drum
surface.  If scratched or contaminated with oil from your hand, printing
will be degraded.
• Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the drum surface.
• Do not attempt to reuse the Toner collected in the toner waste container.
• Always keep the Print/Copy Cartridge level.
• Do not shake or tilt the cartridge. 
						

							Types of Paper
This chart summarizes the characteristics of papers for digital color co\
pying and printing. It is not intended to be an 
exclusive guide to ordering paper. Rather, use it to create new ideas fo\
r using papers in jobs. Remember, not all 
paper in a grade comes in every combination of size, weight, and/or fini\
sh. 
For more detailed information about papers/materials, see the Color Mate\
rial Usage Guide on the CD.
Grade and
Basis Size(inches)
CommonNamesFeaturesSurfacesStandard Sizes (inches)Weight(lbs)
Weight
(g/m2)
Calliper(mils)
Name ofSpecialtyMaterials
Business Papers
17x22
Bond, Forms, Ledger, 
Laser,
Xerographic,Writing
Lightweight, matching 
envelopes, 
pastels, light colors, water-
marked
Cockle, Laid, Linen, Parch-
ment, Ripple, 
Wove
8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, 12x18, 17x22, 17x28, 19x24, 18x28, 22x34, rolls
16, 24, 28, 30, 3260, 75, 90, 105, 120.002–.006Color XpressionsEasternFox RiverInternational Paper
Premium 
Text 25x38
TextDeckle edged, 
textured, wide 
range ofcolors
Antique, 
Embossed, 
Felt, Laid, Linen, Vellum
8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, 12x18, 17.5x22.5, 23x35, 25x38, 26x40, rolls
70, 75, 80, 100105, 113, 120, 150.005–.008Color XpressionsMohawk 
Uncoated 
Book 
Papers 25x38
Book, Offset, 
Opaque
Easy folding, 
wide range of 
colors
Antique, 
Smooth, 
Vellum, Wove
8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, 12x18, 17.5x22.5, 23x29, 23x35, 25x38, 35x45, 38x50, rolls
30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80
44, 52, 59, 67, 75, 90, 105, 120
.003–.006Boise CascadeColor XpressionsFinchWeyerhauser
Coated 
Book 
Papers 25x38
Coated,
Offset, Dull, 
Enamel, Gloss, Matte, 
Slick
Good ink hold-
out, smooth 
surfaces,usually white 
only
Cast, Dull, 
Embossed, 
Gloss, Matte
8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, 12x18, 19x25, 23x29, 23x35, 25x38, 35x45, 38x50, rolls
Sheets; 60, 70, 80, 100 Rolls; 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100
Sheets; 90, 105, 120, 180Rolls; 59, 67,75, 90, 105, 120, 180
 
.003–.007ChampionColor XpressionsScheufelenStora EnzoWarsaw
Cover 20x26C1S, C2S, Cast coat, 
Cover, Text, 
Cover
Durable, stiff, strongUncoated: Antique, 
Embossed, 
Felt, Laid, Linen, Smooth, 
Vellum, Wove
Coated: Cast, 
Dull, 
Embossed, Gloss, Matte
8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, 12x18, 20x26, 23x35, 25x38, 26x40
50, 60, 65, 70, 80, 1008pt, 10pt
 135, 160, 175, 180, 190, 215, 220, 270
.006–.015ChampionColor XpressionsMohawk
 
 
 
Index 25.5x30.5Board, BristolStiff, strong, thickAntique, Smooth,
Vellum, Wove
8.5x11, 22x28, 22.5x28.5, 23x29, 23x35, 24x36, 25.5x30.5, 28x44
90, 110,125, 140, 170
160, 200, 225, 250, 310
.006– .050InternationalPaperWarsawXerox
The Name of Paper manufacturers listed above are not recommendations, th\
ey just represent a few 
examples of different paper manufacturers who sell paper that are availa\
ble for use on this unit.
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							Types of Paper
This chart summarizes the characteristics of specialty materials for digital color copying and printing. It is not 
intended to be an exclusive guide to ordering these materials. Rather, use it to create new ideas for using specialty 
m
For more detailed information about papers/materials, see the Color Mate\
rial Usage Guide on the CD.
aterials in jobs. Remember, not all materials come in every combination of size, weight, and/or finish. 
Specialty
MaterialsFeaturesSurfacesStandard Sizes 
(inches)
Weight
(lbs)
Weight
(g/m2)
Calliper
(mils)
Name ofSpecialtyMaterials
TransparencySpecially 
coated for crisp color
projection, 
heat stabilized
Special coating 
layers on a plastic
substrate
––8.5x110.004
PressureSensitive LabelVariety of con-figurationsUncoated, Coated, (Gloss, 
Matt, etc.)
––8.5x11VariesBrown BridgeColor XpressionsFasson
 
Transfer PaperLasts longer, 
image stands 
up to more washings
Specially 
coated for easy 
image transfer and improved 
productivity
––.003– .007
Synthetic FilmsDurable, tear-
proof, water resistant
Smooth,
textured
––
8.5x11, 11x17
8.5x11, 11x170.003 –
0.010
NewsprintInexpensive, lightweightVellumRolls, 8.5x11, 11x17, 12x18, 
13x19, 22x28, 
24x36
32, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 
90, 100, 
125, 150
52, 65, 81, 105, 114, 
130, 146, 
163, 203, 244
.003–.007–
Xerox NeverTear Paper
Xerox Transfer Paper
Color Xpressions
Color XpressionsPresentation 
Folder
Easy to 
assemble, 
on-demand presentation
Bright, white 
folders for 
sharp images
–9x112000.007 
The Name of Paper manufacturers listed above are not recommendations, th\
ey just represent a few 
examples of different paper manufacturers who sell paper that are availa\
ble for use on this unit.
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							Digital Color Imaging System
Model No.
DP-C106
Operating Instructions
Before operating this machine, please read
these instructions completely and keep these
operating instructions for future reference.
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