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Operating Instructions
(For Copier)
Digital Color Imaging Systems
Model No. DP-C354 / C264
Model No. DP-C323 / C263 / C213
Before operating this machine, please carefully read this manual,
and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
English
(Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.)
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Operating Instructions The following Operating Instruction manuals are included with this machine. Please refer to the appropriate manual and keep all manuals for future reference. If you lose the manual, contact the authorized Panasonic dealer. Operating Instructions (For Setting Up) This manual contains essential information for setting up the machine. Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations) Accessories This manual contains essential information for proper operation of the machi
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Conventions Icons The following icons are used in this manual. Icon Description Indicates important information that must be read in detail. Indicates reference Information. Notation The following notations are used in this manual. Notation Description For Keys and Buttons Hard buttons on the Control Panel are depicted as **** key, soft buttons on the Touch Panel are depicted as “xxx”. Ex: Press the Start key and select “More Menus”. 3
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Basic Operation Procedure ................................................................................................. 6 Selecting the Color Mode .................................................................................................... 8 Full Color Mode............................................................................................ “Full Color”9 Black Mode ...........................................................
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Zoom Mode............................................................................................... “Zoom / Effects”52 Variable Ratios .................................................................................................... “Zoom”52 Auto Zoom..................................................................................................“Auto Zoom”54 Effect Modes...............................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Basic Operation Procedure The machine automatically detects the original(s), and decides on which Copy Size, Black & White or Color Copy Mode to use. If the detection fails, manually set the settings. 1 Place original(s). 3 Select the required settings if necessary. Face Up. Up to 85 sheets (20 lb). The Original Size is detected, and a corresponding Copy Size is automatically selected. If the orientation of the original and of
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 4 Enter the desired number of copies. (Up to 999) When inputting a number 4 to 8 digits in length, with the optional Fax Communication Board installed; the machine interprets this as a telephone number, and switches to Fax Mode and displays the Number Pad screen. 5 Press the Start key. After finishing copying, press the Reset key to return to the initial screen of the current active mode. 7
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Selecting the Color Mode You can either copy in the machine selected color mode, or you can manually change it. Full Color Monochrome 2 Color Monochrome Full color 1 Color Monochrome 1 Color Ex: Full Color The default color mode settings can be changed. Refer to Copier Settings (For Key Operator) in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM. Manually selected color mode settings will return to the default settings under the f
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Full Color Mode Black Mode Color original can be copied in Full Color. Color and Monochrome originals can be copied in Black & White. Full Color Full Color Full Color Black & White Black & White Black & White 1 Select “Full Color”, and then select “OK”. 1 Select “Black”, and then select “OK”. To display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8). For the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 2 Color Mode Color original can be copied in 2 Colors, which can be achieved by using Black & another specified color. The specified color can be selected from the basic colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan), and registered colors. Ex: When copying a Full Color original in Cyan and Black. When 2 Color Mode is selected, Original Type setting selection is not available. 1 Select “2 Color”. 3 Select a color from the basic colors or custom colors, and
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 4 Select “OK”. Ex: “Green” is selected. For the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8). 11
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 1 Color Mode Color and Monochrome originals can be copied in one specified color. The color can be selected from the basic colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan), or from the registered colors. Ex: Copying a Full Color original in Cyan. Ex: Copying a Monochrome original in Cyan. When 1 Color Mode is selected, Original Type setting selection is not available. 1 Select “1 Color”. 3 Select a color from the basic colors or custom colors, and then select
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 4 Select “OK”. Ex: “Green” is selected. For the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8). 13
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features New Color Registration 1 Select “Add Custom”. 3 Adjust the color level of Cyan, Magenta, and/or Yellow colors. To display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 2 of 2 Color Mode (see page 10). Color Color Ratio 2 Select any button without a registered Color Sample Indicator color name, and then select “OK”. The created new color can be confirmed with the Color Sample Indicator in real time. The total combined color level of “Cyan”, “Magenta”, and “Yellow” sho
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 5 Input the original color name with the keyboard, and then select “OK”. Up to 20 characters. For instructions on how to enter characters, refer to Using the Keyboard in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM. 6 Confirm the registered color, and then select “OK”. 15
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the Density Select the original type corresponding to your documents. Text Text/Photo Photo Other Types Adjust the copy density according to your requirements. Decreased density Lighter Darker Increased density Original Type setting selection is not available when the 2 Color, or 1 Color mode is chosen. To change the “Original Type” default setting, refer to Copier Settings (For Key Operator) in the Operating Instruction
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 5 Adjust the density using “Lighter” or Text Select when copying text without “Darker”, and then select “OK”. any pictures. “Printed”: Original full of printed characters. “Pencil”: Original written with pencil to make it darker. Text/ Select when copying originals Photo containing text, and pictures. “Photo Paper”: “LaserPrinted”: “Commercial”: Lighter Each time it is selected, the density level is decreased, brightening the Ex: Brochure printed color.
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Registering Quality Preset Save your favorite Quality Adj. setting configuration, by registering up to 5 Quality Presets. The following quality adjustment settings can be registered: • Auto, Black, Full Color, 2 Color or 1 Color • Original Type • Density More Settings • Background Removal • BleedThrough Prevention •Tint • Contrast • Sharpness • Saturation • Color Balance For details on how to use Quality Preset, refer to Using Quality Preset (see page 20). The
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 6 Select a Quality Preset button, and 7 Enter any Quality Preset name, and then select “OK”. then select “OK”. When registering a new Quality Preset. Select an empty Quality Preset button. Registration will not be permitted without When updating a registered Quality assigning a name. Preset. Up to 20 characters. Select the registered Quality Preset button. For instructions on how to enter characters, refer to Using the Keyboard in the Operating Instruc
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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Using Quality Preset You can recall the registered quality adjustment configuration settings by using the following procedures. For details on how to register image quality adjustment settings into Quality Preset, refer to the Registering Quality Preset (see page 18). 1 Place original(s). 5 Select a Quality Preset button, and then select “OK”. Refer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations) of provided booklet. 2 Pre
