Panasonic Software DP-130/150/1810/2000/2010/2500/3000 Operating Instructions

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Document Management 
System Section
Dialing Settings Tab
Specify the local and long distance call access number and whether or not to apply it when dialing.
Sender Details Tab
Used to identify yourself with various information on the Cover Sheet when sending a fax.
Setup Menu 
						

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Setup Menu
Connection Tab
Specifies the connection type and directory/folder path of the following components.
 Scheduler
 Send Log
 Receive Log
For details on setting up Client and Server connection, please refer to the section of Client and Server
Setting on page 165.
PIN Code Tab
Specify the PIN Code settings when required by your telephone system. 
						

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System Section
Page Size Tab
Set the page size to be used for the transmission. The selectable page sizes are depending on the
capability of the machine connected to your PC.
Quality Tab
Set the quality to be used for the transmission.
Configuration Menu 
						

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Configuration Menu
Others Tab
Set the other preferences. 
						

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Document Management 
System Section
The Panafax Desktop module can be setup on any Windows computer on a network to serve as a Fax
Server with a compatible Panasonic MFP Fax/Copier connected. Other computer on the network with the
Panafax Desktop module installed and setup as Client can then send and receive faxes through the
Panafax Desktop Server PC. All received faxes are stored on the Panafax Desktop Server PC, and
retrieved on the Client PC by accessing and viewing the shared Receive Log.
Setting the Panafax Desktop as a Server
NOTE1. UF-490 for North America supports standalone connection only.
Client and Server Setting
1
Install the Panafax Desktop module of the Panasonic-DMS on a networked
computer to be designated as the Fax Server.
2
Double-click the Panafax Desktop shortcut icon on the Windows Desktop.
3
The Panafax Desktop window appears.
4
From the Menu bar, select Tools then Setup...
5
The Setup dialog box appears.
6
Select the Connection tab.
7Change the Connection setting to Server and click  .
8
Start the Windows Explorer, locate the following folders and set them as a shared
folder.
 C:\Program Files\Panasonic\Panasonic-DMS\Port Controller (Set the Share Name 
as SCHEDULER)
 C:\Program Files\Panasonic\Panasonic-DMS\Panafax Desktop\Send (Set the Share 
Name as SEND_FOLDER)
 C:\Program Files\Panasonic\Panasonic-DMS\Panafax Desktop\Receive (Set the 
Share Name as RCV_FOLDER)
Update 
						

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Client and Server Setting
Setting the Panafax Desktop as a Client
1
Install the Panasonic-DMS on a networked computer and select Client install on the
Select Setup Type dialog box during the installation.
2
Click   to copy all the necessary files.
3Click   and restart the computer.
4
After the computer has restarted, double-click the Panafax Desktop shortcut icon on
the Windows Desktop.
5
The Panafax Desktop window appears.
6
From the Menu bar, select To o l s then Setup...
7
The Setup dialog box appears.
8
Select the Connection tab.
9
Verify the Connection setting is set to Client.
10
Set the Directory/Folder Path to the Panafax Desktop Server of the following
components
 Scheduler (Mfpscdl.exe)
 Send Log (SndLogList.mdb)
 Receive Log (RcvLogList.mdb)
Next
Finish 
						

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Troublesshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the printing operation fails, check the following points first:
 The connection cable (Parallel Printer Cable or Ethernet LAN Cable) is properly connected.
 The length of the parallel printer cable is not longer than 20 ft. (6 m).
 Power of the device is turned ON.
 Paper is loaded properly on the device.
 Error message is not displayed on the device.
The above points can be verified by printing a test page. Refer to the following for procedures for test page
printing:
NOTE1. The status of the devices can be verified by the status monitor  (See page 123).
Printing operation fails
Windows 95/98/Me [General Tab]   (See page 30)
Windows NT 4.0 [General Tab]  (See page 40)
Windows 2000/XP [General Tab]  (See page 54) 
						

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Document is not printed correctly
Problem Action
Printing position is wrong or print is
misses on the edge.Paper size or printing orientation is different between the application settings and
the printer driver settings. Specify the settings again.
The specified paper has not been loaded on the device.
Specify the settings again or load the appropriate paper.
The document margin is not sufficient. On the machine, a margin of approx. 5 mm
or more is required at the sheet edge.
(Recommended printing margin) Adjust the margin correctly.
Characters and symbols not used in
documents are printed.Verify that your machine has been selected as the printer driver.
Printing operation takes excessive
time.The wait time for printing operations depends on the spool settings.
Select Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster in spool settings.
 Reference :
Windows 95/98/Me [Details Tab]  (See page 31)
Windows NT 4.0 [Scheduling Tab]  (See page 42)
Windows 2000/XP [Advanced Tab]  (See page 57) 
						

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Troublesshooting
Error messages displayed on the computer
Problem Action
Error in writing to LPT1.
Unable to write to the Specified
device.Verify that the device is connected to the computer correctly.
Verify that the power of the device is turned on.
Verify that the paper is properly loaded.
Error in writing to LPT1.
Printer timeout error occurred.Verify that the power of the device is turned on.
Excessive data volume or number of pages may overflow the devices memory,
disabling data reception.
Increase the timeout setting value in properties (for transmission retry).
 Reference :
Windows 95/98/Me [Details Tab]  (See page 31)
Windows NT 4.0  [Ports Tab]  (See page 41)
Windows 2000/XP [Ports Tab]  (See page 56)
Printing is disabled due to an error in
the current printer settings.Differences in settings such as paper size or printing orientation exists between the
application and the printer driver.
Specify the correct settings. 
						

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Appendix
Printing/Scanning Area
Top
0.1/2.5
0.1/2.5
0.1/2.5
Bottom
(Unit: inches/mm)