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Model No.
Color Laser Printer Color Laser Printer
Setup Guide
and Reference Guide
KX-P8415
Color Laser Printer
Setup Guide
and Reference Guide
Model No. KX-P8415
Keep this manual near the
printer for quick reference.
Setup Guide ( . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 QUICK START)
Before You Start
Setup
Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . .17
Loading Media
Settings and Printing
Maintenance
Appendix
Using Manuals:
This manual includes Setup Guide and Reference Guide.
Setup Guide: describes basi
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of Computer Programs, OJL 122/42 (17 May End-User License Agreement 1991). (6) You may not use, copy, modify, alter or transfer the SOFTWARE, any copy thereof or its related documentation, in whole or in part, THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU except as expressly provided in this Agreement. AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS 3. TERM: AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET This license is effective until terminated. You may OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM. OPENING THE termi
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Before You Start Setup Setup Guide Setup Guide Contents Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P8415 Color Laser End-User License Agreement . . . . .2 Printer. For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The serial number is located on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, record the number below and keep this book Before You Start along with your proof of purchase, in the event of a theft or for future reference. Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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For Your Safety General Laser Safety Warning Caution To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this This printer utilizes a laser. Use of controls or product to rain or any type of moisture. adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in Caution hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Laser diode properties Laser output : 5 mW max Wavelength : 780 nm Emi
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Before You Start Setup Guide Caution Labels (220-240 V equipment) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT CLASSE 1 LASER PRODUIT CLASE 1 LÁSER PRODUCTO CAUTION: HOT SURFACE INSIDE CAUTION: HOT SURFACE INSIDE CAUTION:HOT SURFACE BELOW ATTENTION: ATTENTION:SURFACE CHAUDE CI-DESSOUS SURFACE CHAUDE VORSICHT:HEIßE OBERFLÄCHE DARUNTER CI-INTERIEUR ATENCION:SUPERFICIE CALIENTE ABAJO VORSICHT: HEISSE FLÄCHE INTERN ATENCION: SUPERFICIE CALIENTE EN EL INTERNO 5
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FOR USERS IN U.K. IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. ASA If the plug contains a removable fuse
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Before You Start Setup Guide Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions: BDirect exposure to sunlight BExtremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10˚C to 32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)] BExtremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) BAreas of poor ventilation BCondensation due to rapid change BAreas of high dust or chemical of temperature fume concentration (solvent etc.) BDirectly in front of air BLiquids near the equipmen
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System Requirements Minimum Space Requirements PC $ # To operate the KX-P8415 system effectively, see the following: CPU: Left Right Pentium 133 MHz or greater Operating System: 1 2 3 Windows® 95* , Windows 98* , Windows NT® 4.0* % & 4 or Windows 2000* RAM: # 45 cm (17.7† ) 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Multi-purpose tray opening space Free disk space: $ 35 cm (13.8† ) 100 MB or more Controller board opening space Virtual memory: % 50 cm (19.7† ) 16 MB or more (More than 32 M
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Before You Start Setup Guide Unpacking Part Names Make sure that all accessories shown below were Front side view provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the # $ units were purchased. Page 3 includes an area for recording important information such as the name of reseller, serial number, and date of purchase. % Note: BSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have been specifically desig
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Setting Up the Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges Preparing the Color Imaging Unit Remove the shipping cover from the 1 toner cartridge. # Open the front door. 1 $ Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows are aligned. (This tightens the internal belts to ready the unit for printing.) Caution: BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the $ toner cartridge. Notes: BSave all packing material for shipping purposes. # BThe toner cartridges that are shipped with t
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Setup Setup Guide Connecting the Printer to a Loading Media in the Media Computer Tray If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will The printer is shipped with a media tray (Letter need to purchase one (see below) from your local paper or A4 paper) installed. Besides them, computer store or dealer. For detailed information, transparency or legal paper tray can be used.To use see page 31 in the Reference Guide. these media trays, see page 18 on the Reference Guide or “Settings and Prin
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Push down on the metal plate until it Slide the media tray completely into 3 6 clicks, locking it in place. the slot. Note: BLaser paper, transparency, labels, envelope or cardstock can be loaded on the multi-purpose tray. For details to use the multi-purpose tray, see pages 18-20 of the Reference Guide. Fan the paper, then tap it on a level 4 surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Notes: BBe careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print. BReusing
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Setup Setup Guide Start Windows. Installing the KX-P8415 1 Software Quit all applications. When installing the KX-P8415 software, the 2 following can be installed. Insert the KX-P8415 CD-ROM into - KX-P8415 printer driver 3 CD-ROM drive. - KX-P8415 Operating Instructions and this manual 1 - Acrobat Reader* To open and read the KX-P8415 Operating Instructions manual on your screen, Acrobat Double click My computer icon, then 4 Reader program is needed. double click the drive (example D:) for - T
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Opening a Manual’s File Reading the Operating Instructions on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM To see the manual, Click Start , move the pointer to The KX-P8415 CD-ROM includes the files for Setup 1 Guide and Reference Guide, Operating Programs, Panasonic and Instructions, and the Acrobat Reader. Panasonic KX-P8415, then click Operating Instructions or Setup and Setup Guide and Reference Guide, and Operating Instructions are automatically installed on your Reference Guide (this manual). computer when inst
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Setup Setup Guide Removing the KX-P8415 Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel Software If you need to remove the KX-P8415 software, It is possible to confirm the printer's setting by perform the following steps. printing the configuration page. Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter 1 Click Start , move the pointer to the Menu Mode. 1 Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic Menu Mode KX-P8415. Test Page Press the H/ENTER button. Click Uninstall printer driver and 2 2 utility. Press the s /CONTINU
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Settings and Loading Media Maintenance Appendix Reference Guide Printing Reference Guide Contents Loading Media About Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 In the Media Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 On the Multi-purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Settings and Printing Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Automatic Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Using the P
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About Media In the Media Tray Caution: Media Tray BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Media Description 1 2 * Laser paper g/m B&W: 60 to 105 Available media tray: (16 to 28 lbs.) 2 g/m A4 Paper Color: 75 to 105 (20 to 28 lbs.) A4 Transparency Letter Paper Transparency 3M CG3710 Letter Transparency Legal Paper 1 * Recommended paper is as follows: 2 Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g/m (24 lbs.) 2 A4: 4CC 80 g/m Push down on the meta
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Loading Media Reference Guide Insert the media with the printing side up into 2 On the Multi-purpose Tray the multi-purpose tray. BThe height of media should not exceed the Caution: limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause Label damage. n Setting media thickness switch Because of the most reliable paper-picking for various media weights, media thickness can be manually selected. Open the left side door.
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Printing on Transparency, Using the Printer Panel Label or Envelope It is possible to see the following menus to configure the printer by printing the menu map. Display the print window in the application 1 software. BTest page, Bias Adjustment, Maintenance, Image 1 Area, Power Saver, Network Protocol Setup* , Select Panasonic KX-P8415 printer and click 2 Adjustment to Media, Language. Properties. 1 * This menu wil not appear if the network card is not Click Paper tab. 3 installed in the printer
