Panasonic Digital Imaging Systems Dp 1810p Copier Operating Instructions

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Problem Solving
ATTENTION
1
2
#Open the Entry Cover.
$Remove the misfed paper.
%Close the Entry Cover.
#Open the ADF Cover.
Note: To prevent damaging the originals,
open the ADF Cover before
removing the misfed original(s).
$Remove the misfed paper.
%Close the ADF Cover.
&Close the ADF.

ADF
CMake sure that the misfeed indicator
goes off after removing all misfed
paper.
CTo prevent original(s) damage, please make sure to open the ADF Cover
before removing misfed original(s).
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Troubleshooting
Before Calling Service
CheckAction
Unit Does Not Operate
Does the display light?Check if the Power Switch is turned On and
that the power cord is connected into the
outlet.
Does the Energy Saver key flash (or light)
and displays are turned OFF? (See page
24)Press Energy Saver key on the Control
Panel.
Perform actions in accordance with each
message. Does any of the U## codes and messages
appear on the display?
(U01, U07, U13, U14, U20 and U21)
(See page 54)
Add paper. (See page 42) Does the add paper indicator and message
appear on the display? (J)
∗
Remove the misfed paper. (See page 45) Does the paper misfeed indicator and
message appear on the display? (I)
Turn the copier Off, then On. If the Error
Code does not clear, call for service. Does E#-## indicator and message appear
on the display?
(No) (Yes)
When the Add Toner Warning Indicator begins to flash
∗ or is lit, replace the toner bottle with a new
one.  After this warning is activated, machine operation will begin with the Toner Charging Mode
(approximately 3 minutes to complete) each time the power switch is turned Off then On or if the
Front/Right Cover is opened and then closed.
Note: 
∗When the warning indicator starts flashing, a 300-sheet count-down counter is activated,
and upon reaching 0 the machine will stop operating.  The 300-sheet counter is based on
6 % fill, depending on the density some pages may print Blank.
Machine operation and displays are as follows:
1. When turning the power switch to On or opening and then closing the Front/Right Cover, the
machine starts to warm-up and the LCD displays:
PLEASE WAIT...
(No)
(No) (No)
(No)(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes) 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check Action
Light Copies
Does the exposure indicator say “Lighter”?Press the Darker key until the indicator
LED is set to Darker. (See page 12)
Does the add toner indicator and message
appear on the display? (?)Add Toner. (See page 43)
Marked Copies
Is the copier Platen Glass or Platen Cover
dirty?Clean the Glass or Platen Cover.
(See page 54)
2. The Toner Charging Mode starts and the LCD displays:
Add Toner Warning  Indicator:
CFlashing = Toner Bottle is nearly empty
CLit = Toner Bottle is empty
3. This message is displayed for approximately 200 seconds.
∗Each “ ❚ ” is approximately 10 sec.
4. This massage will continue to be displayed until the warm-up cycle is completed, and if the toner
bottle was replaced. Upon completion, the Add Toner Warning Indicator automatically turns Off.
(No)(Yes)
CHARGING TONER
CHARGING TONER
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
(Yes) (Yes)
Others 
						

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If the measures outlined above do not solve the problem, call your Service provider.
Copier Care

 As a rule, clean weekly.
Platen/Platen Cover
#Wipe marks off with a cloth and a neutral
detergent.
$Wipe again with a dry cloth. Platen
Cover
Platen
(Glass)
User Error Codes (U Code) Troubleshooting
The self-diagnostic functions detect troubles in the important components of the copier.
When any trouble occurs, the copier stops.
Code Display Message Check Points
U01 CLOSE FRONT/RT COVER Front Cover is open.
U07 CLOSE FEED COVER Feed Cover is open.
U13TONER IS RUNNING LOW
NO WASTE TONER BOX1. Toner Cartridge is incorrectly installed.
2. Low Toner or No Toner Waste Container.
U14 WASTE TONER BOX IS FULL1. Toner Waste Container is incorrectly
installed.
2. Toner Waste Container is full of toner.
U20 CLOSE ADF COVER ADF Cover is open.
U21 CLOSE PLATEN COVERWhile the copier is initializing, the ADF
Cover was opened. (Optional ADF installed) 
						

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Specifications

 

 


DP-1810P/2010E (Copier)
Platen TypeFixed
Acceptable OriginalsSheets, Books (max. size = Ledger)
Copying MethodLaser Electrophotography
Fixing MethodHeat Roller Fixing
Resolution
Max. 600 dpi
Maximum Copy SizeLedger
Void AreaMax. 0.2 in (5 mm)
Warm Up TimeApprox. 30 seconds (68°F/20°C)
First Copy TimeApprox. 6.5 seconds (Letter , from 1st tray)
Multi-Copy SpeedDP-1810P : 18 cpm (Letter size)
DP-2010E : 20 cpm (Letter size)
Enlargement RatiosPreset: 121 %, 129 %, 155 %, 200 %
Variable: from 101 to 200 % in 1 % increments
Reduction RatiosPreset: 79 %, 77 %, 65 %, 61 %, 50 %
Variable: from 99 to 50 % in 1 % increments
Paper FeedPaper Tray (550 sheets × 1) + Sheet Bypass (50 sheets)
2nd Paper Feed Module (550 sheets - option)
3rd Paper Feed Module (550 sheets - option)
4th Paper Feed Module (550 sheets - option)
Paper WeightPaper Tray: 16 - 24 lb (60 - 90 g/m
2)
[Sheet Bypass: 15 - 34 lb (56 - 128 g/m2)]
Quantity SelectorMax. 999 sheets (Output Tray capacity is 250 sheets)
Electrical ConsumptionAC 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 9 A
Energy ConsumptionMax. 1.2 kW, 1.5 Wh in Sleep Mode
Imaging MethodDry-Type Single component imaging
Dimensions (W 
× ×× ×
× D 
× ×× ×
× H)DP-1810P: 23.1 × 23.8 × 18.0 in (588 × 605 × 458 mm)
DP-2010E: 23.1 × 23.8 × 22.6 in (588 × 573 × 573 mm)
WeightDP-1810P: 90 lb (41 kg)
DP-2010E: 113 lb (51 kg)
Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 50 - 86°F (10 - 30°C) Relative Humidity: 30 - 80 %
(However, the humidity should be 70 % or less at a temperature of 86°F (30°C),
and the temperature should be 86°F (30°C) or less at a humidity level of 85 %.)
CSpecifications are subject to change without notice.
TypeDesktop
Others
Minimum Copy SizeInvoice, via paper tray 
						

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Specifications

 

 


ADF (DA-AS180)
DA-AS180

 

 


2nd/4th Paper Feed Module (DA-DS182)
DA-DS182
Weight
11.0 lb (5.0 kg)
Dimensions (W 
× ×× ×
× D 
× ×× ×
× H)22.0 × 19.7 × 4.4 in (558 × 501 × 112 mm) Tray CapacityLetter, Invoice: 50 sheets (20 lb)
Ledger, Legal: 30 sheets (20 lb)
Paper SizeInvoice/Letter/Legal/Ledger
Paper Weight14 – 28 lb (50 – 110 g/m
2)
Electrical RequirementsSupplied from the copier
20.9 lb (9.5 kg) Dimensions (W 
× ×× ×
× D 
× ×× ×
× H)
Weight Paper SizeInvoice/Letter/Legal/Ledger
Paper Weight16 – 24 lb (60 – 90 g/m
2)
CSpecifications are subject to change without notice.21.7 × 6.1 × 23.0 in (550 × 155 × 585 mm) Electrical RequirementsSupplied from the copier

 

 


i-ADF (DA-AR201)
DA-AR201
Weight
20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
Dimensions (W 
× ×× ×
× D 
× ×× ×
× H)21.7 × 20.5 × 5.3 in (552 × 520 × 135 mm) Tray CapacityLetter, Invoice: 50 sheets (20 lb)
Ledger, Legal: 30 sheets (20 lb)
Paper SizeInvoice/Letter/Legal/Ledger
Paper Weight14 – 28 lb (50 – 110 g/m
2)
Electrical RequirementsSupplied from the copier

 

 


3rd Paper Feed Module (DA-DS183)
DA-DS183
20.9 lb (9.5 kg) Dimensions (W 
× ×× ×
× D 
× ×× ×
× H)
Weight Paper SizeInvoice/Letter/Legal/Ledger
Paper Weight16 – 24 lb (60 – 90 g/m
2)
21.7 × 6.1 × 23.0 in (550 × 155 × 585 mm) Electrical RequirementsSupplied from the copier 
						

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Options and Supplies

The DP-1810P/2010E is a digital photocopier which can produce images with great clarity.
Furthermore, its copying functionality can also be greatly enhanced by the addition of the following
options and supplies.
We hope you find that the wide ranging capabilities will make your office-place more productive and efficient.
Remarks Part Name Part No.
DA-SM16B
Image Memory (16 MB)
For Electronic Sorting and Sort Printing
For Electronic Sorting and Sort Printing DA-SM28B Image Memory (128 MB)DA-AS180 Automatic Document Feeder
Also referred as ADF
DA-DS182 2nd/4th Paper Feed Module
PCL6 Emulation Kit
DA-PC210Printer Controller for PCL6.
(For Network Printing, DA-NE200 is also required)

 

 


For Printer
Part Name Part No. Remarks
∗PCL6 is a Page Description Language of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

 

 


Options
Toner Bottle DQ-TU10CToner Waste Container included

 

 


Supplies
Part Name Part No. Remarks
NOTE
Others
DA-AR201Inver ting Automatic Document FeederAlso referred as i-ADF (For DP-2010E only)
DA-DS183 3rd Paper Feed Module
10/100 Ethernet Interface/
Internet Fax KitDA-NE200Network Interface Board

 

 


For Network Printing
Part Name Part No. Remarks
DA-DA180 Plain Stand (High)
For USA/Canada only
DA-DA181 Plain Stand (Medium)
For USA/Canada only
DA-DA182 Plain Stand (Low)
For USA/Canada only
DA-DA183 Base Stand
For USA/Canada only
DA-SM08B Image Memory (8 MB)
For Electronic Sorting and Sort Printing
DA-SM64B Image Memory (64 MB)
For Electronic Sorting and Sort Printing
(2nd Paper Feed Module is standard on DP-2010E)
(4th Paper Feed Module is for DP-2010E only)
(3rd Paper Feed Module is for DP-2010E only) 
						

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							WARRANTY
PANASONIC DOCUMENT IMAGING COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, TO THE CUSTOMER WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PANASONIC MACHINE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
PANASONIC DOCUMENT IMAGING COMPANY ASSUMES NO RISK AND SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT
TO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFITS SUSTAINED BY THE
CUSTOMER IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PANASONIC MACHINE.
SEE YOUR DEALER FOR DETAILS OF DEALER’S WARRANTY.
Panasonic Document Imaging Company
A Business Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Two Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
S0402-0
DZSD001728-0
April 2002
Printed in Japan
U.S.A. Only
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5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
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