Panasonic Digital Color Imaging System DP-C106 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions Table of contents
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Transporting the Scanner....................................................................................... 68
5.  Problem Solving ..................................................................................................... 69
Avoiding Paper Jams ................................................................................................. 69
Printer Jam Clearance Areas..................................................................................... 70
Document Feeder (ADF) Jam Clearance Area .......................................................... 71
Clearing a Paper Tray Jam ........................................................................................ 73
Clearing a Duplex Unit/Kit Jam .................................................................................. 75
Clearing Area 1 Jams ................................................................................................ 77
Clearing Area 2 Jams ................................................................................................ 81
Clearing Area 3 Jams ................................................................................................ 83
Clearing Area 4 Jams ................................................................................................ 85
Clearing Area 5 Jams ................................................................................................ 87
Clearing the Fuser Area ......................................................................................... 87
Clearing the Upper Inverter .................................................................................... 89
Clearing Area 6 Jams ................................................................................................ 93
Clearing Jams in the 10 Bin Sorter ............................................................................ 94
Copy/Print Quality Problems...................................................................................... 95
Adjusting The Printer Color........................................................................................ 97
VisualCal ................................................................................................................ 97
1.  Print Limits Page ........................................................................................... 97
2.  Gray Balance Page ....................................................................................... 99
3.  Comparison Page ........................................................................................ 100
Printer Error Messages ............................................................................................ 101
Printer Error Codes .................................................................................................. 105
Scanner Error Codes ............................................................................................... 107
10 Bin Sorter Error Messages ................................................................................. 109
Network Problem Solving ........................................................................................ 111
Troubleshooting During Setup from the Control Panel ......................................... 111
Network Protocol Setup Messages ...................................................................... 112
Novell Problems During Network Setup ............................................................... 116
Novell Error Messages ......................................................................................... 117
Runtime Printer Error Messages .......................................................................... 119
Name Table ......................................................................................................... 121 
						

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Printing Problems .................................................................................................... 122
On a Windows Workstation .................................................................................. 122
On a Mac OS Workstation ................................................................................... 123
General Printing Problems ................................................................................... 124
Problems with Print Quality .................................................................................. 127
Job Management Problem Solving .......................................................................... 129
Job Management Error Messages ....................................................................... 129
Unexpected Printing Results ................................................................................ 131
Clearing the Printer .............................................................................................. 132
Users are Unable to Connect to the DP-C106 ..................................................... 132
6.  Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 133
Cleaning Procedures ............................................................................................... 133
Cleaning the Printer Covers ................................................................................. 133
Cleaning the Scanner........................................................................................... 134
Document Glass and ADF Cover ..................................................................... 134
Cleaning the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ............................................ 135
Replacing the Toner Cartridges ............................................................................... 137
Replacing the Print/Copy Cartridge ......................................................................... 141
Replacing the Toner Waste Container ..................................................................... 147
Storing the Supplies................................................................................................. 149
Toner Cartridges .................................................................................................. 149
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................... 149
Print/Copy Cartridge............................................................................................. 150
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................... 150
Types of Paper .......................................................................................................... 151 
						

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Getting to Know the DP-C106
Printer, Front View
1. Paper Tray 1 – place paper supply here
2. Duplex Unit/Kit – option that allows two-sided printing
3. Front Cover – open to access the Toner Cartridges and the Print/Copy
Cartridge
4. Control Panel – use to access the Printer menus and to view messages
5. Printer Output Top Tray – the prints are delivered here
6. Paper Stop – use to stop oversized prints from being pushed out of the
Output Tray.  The Paper Stop is adjustable up to 17 x 11 inch (B4) paper
7. Top Right-hand Cover – open to add additional memory
8. Bypass Tray – use for transparencies, envelopes, postcards, or other
stock
9. Bypass Transport – open to access paper jams
10. Paper Feed Area – open to access paper jams
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							Getting to Know the DP-C106 Printer, Rear View
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Printer, Rear View
11. Scanner Power Connector –provides power to the Scanner
12. Scanner Interface Connector – provides interface to the Scanner
13. Area 4 Access Cover – open to access paper jams
14. Printer Side Output Tray – copies are delivered to this tray
15. Printer Power Switch – use to switch the Printer power Off and On
16. Printer Power Cable Connector – connect the Printer Power Cable
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							Printer, Internal View Getting to Know the DP-C106
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Printer, Internal View
17. Toner Carousel Access – the four Toner Cartridges are installed one at
a time, through this opening
18. Fuser Jam Clearance Area – the Fuser applies heat to the Toner in
order to adhere it to the paper
19. Anti-rotation Lever – use to release the Toner Carousel in order to
remove and replace the Toner Cartridges
20. Lever B – used to lock the Print/Copy cartridge in position
21. Print/Copy Cartridge – use to transfer copy/print image to media
22. Knob – used to manually turn the carousel in order to access the Toner
Cartridges
23. Lever A – the Print/Copy Cartridge is accessed through here
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							Getting to Know the DP-C106 Printer Control Panel
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Printer Control Panel
1. Control Panel Screen – use to view the system status, menu options,
problem messages, and fault codes
2. (              ) ARROW buttons – use to view listed options in a menu
3. MENU button – use to step through the Printer menus
4. OFFLINE button– use this button to change the system status from on-
line to off-line and back again
5. CLEAR/STOP button – use this button to Clear an entry, Stop a
procedure or Cancel an operation and to return to the READY menu
6. ITEM/ENTER button– use this button to select options displayed on the
screen
7. ERROR Indicator – this indicator is lit when an error has occurred
8. PROCESSING Indicator – this indicator is lit when Printer is processing
a job
9. ONLINE Indicator – this indicator is lit when the system is on-line
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							Scanner and Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Components Getting to Know the DP-C106
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Scanner and Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Components
The ADF comes mounted to the Scanner. Its components are illustrated and
described by numbers 3 through 6.
1. Scanner Control Panel – use to access the DP-C106 features and
options
2. Memory Expansion Slot – provided for the 1 to 2 Side Copy option
3. Document Input Tray – place the originals to be scanned here
4. Original Exit Tray – scanned originals are delivered here
5. Document Cover Handle – use to access the Document Glass
6. Access Cover – raise to access the feed rollers and to clear jams
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							Getting to Know the DP-C106 Scanner and Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Components
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7. Registration Guide– align the original with the Registration Guide
8. Document Glass – supports the original for scanning
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							Scanner Control Panel Getting to Know the DP-C106
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Scanner Control Panel
1. Control Panel Screen – use to view the system status, menu options,
problem messages, and fault codes
2. Copy button – use to change the system from the on-line mode to
copying mode
3. Tools button – provides access to the administration features
4. Clear All button – use to clear the selected option and reset the system
to the defaults
5. Stop button – use to stop the copying process
6. Start button – use to start the copying process
7. Numeric Keypad – use to enter copy quantity and passwords
8. Exit button – use to return to the previously displayed screen message
9. Select button – use to save the currently selected features and options
10. (              ) ARROW (Menu) buttons – use to view listed options in a
menu
11. Advanced Features button – use to access the Output, Erase, 2-sided,
and 2 Up features
12. Quality Adjustment buttons – use to access the quality adjustment
screen in order to change the Sharpness and the Color Level of the
copies
13. Contrast Dial – use to lighten or darken the Control Panel Screen
14. Paper Supply (        )ARROW buttons – use to select the desired paper
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							Getting to Know the DP-C106 Scanner Control Panel
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15. Zoom (        ) ARROW buttons – use to select Reduce/Enlarge from 25-
400%
16. Reduce/Enlarge (        ) ARROW buttons – use to select one of the
preset reduction or enlargement settings
17. Reduce/Enlarge indicators – indicates which setting is currently
selected
18. Paper Supply indicators – indicates which paper tray is currently
selected
19. Color Mode button – use to access color mode options
20. Lighten/Darken button – use to lighten or darken the output