Panasonic 8410 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using the Printer
Device Settings Tab
#Printer memory
Selects the amount of memory installed in the printer. If the amount of
memory in the printer does not match this setting, a MEMORY
OVERFLOWmessage might be displayed. To determine how much
memory is installed in the printer, print out the Test page ( 
+P. 39).
As the printer memory increases, printing throughput improves. If the total
amount of memory installed in the printer is more than 32 MB, Printer
memory usageoption (
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$Printer memory usage
Determines how the printer memory is used, either for better print
performance or for better print quality. This selection is effective only when
the Gray Scaleor the Color Photoprint style is selected and the
Standard (600 dpi)is selected.
More than 32 MB is required on the printer to select this option.
BUse printer memory to make print performance better
Sends the data to the printer with the standard level of compression to
improve throughput.
BUse printer memory to make print quality better
Sends the data to the printer with a lower level of compression or
without compression to improve the print quality. However, the
throughput will be diminished. 
%Form To Tray Assignment
Server can assign and display the media loaded in the printer. Client can
view the media assignment. This assignment does not affect any print job.
n When Panasonic KX-P8410 Device Settings is
selected
#Undo Changed Option
Returns the Device Settingstab’s setting to the previous setting.
$About KX-P8410 Printer Driver...
Displays the window that contains the program version and copyright
information.
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You can adjust the color of your output using the Hyper-Tetra Adjustmentwindow.
Displaying the Hyper-Tetra Adjustment Window
Using the Hyper-Tetra Adjustment
nFor Windows 95 / 3.1
Click on theUse Hyper-Tetra Adjustment check box in the
Graphics/Colortab
( 
+P. 69).
The Adjustment...button becomes effective.
ClickAdjustment...  .
The Hyper-Tetra Adjustment window is displayed.
nFor Windows NT 4.0
Click on Hyper-Tetra Adjustment ...in the Advanced tab
( +P. 79).
The Hyper-Tetra Adjustment...button appears in the lower box.
Click  Hyper-Tetra Adjustment....
The Hyper-Tetra Adjustment window is displayed.
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To adjust the brightness, contrast, hue or saturation of color, select Color
Adjustmentin the
Hyper-Tetra Adjustment window.
#Brightness
Changes the brightness of an image. A higher brightness setting provides a
lighter image, and a lower brightness setting provides a darker image.
$Contrast
Adjusts the range between the darkest and the lightest shades in the 
image.
%Hue
Changes the aspect of color.
&Saturation
Changes the brightness and vividness of color. Lower saturation settings
provide dull and dark image, and higher saturation settings provide bright
and vivid image.
The setting range of each option (
#to 
&) is from 0 to 255.
OKbutton
Makes a selection effective and closes the window.
(Cancelbutton
Cancels a selection and closes the window.
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Color Adjustment
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							95 )About button
Displays the window that contains the program version and copyright
information.
*Reset button
Resets the current setting(s) made in this window to the default setting(s).
+Preview button
Allows you to view the result of the adjustment in the Preview box.
Adjust the color by performing the following steps.
Drag each slider left or right or click 
Ior 
H, or type the
numerical value.
ClickPreview to see the result of the adjustment.
BTo reset the setting, click  Reset.
Click  OK to make the setting(s) effective.
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To adjust the level of red, green or blue, select Color Balancein the Hyper-Tetra
Adjustment window. The following options appear.
#Red
Lightens or darkens red. Decreasing red increases cyan tones.
$Green
Lightens or darkens green. Decreasing green increases magenta tones.
%Blue
Lightens or darkens blue. Decreasing blue increases yellow tones.
The setting range of each option is from 0 to 255.
Color Balance
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%Preview box
Adjust the color by performing the following steps.
Drag each slider left or right or click 
Ior 
H, or type the
numerical value.
ClickPreview  to see the result of the adjustment in the Preview
box.
BTo reset the settings, click  Reset.
ClickOK  to make the setting(s) effective.
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Single sided documents can be printed on both sides of the paper using an
application software, such as Microsoft Word for Windows 95. The instructions
described here are only for Microsoft Word for Windows 95.
Open document in Word for Windows 95.
From the Filemenu, click Print....
The Printwindow is displayed.
Make sure that Panasonic KX-P8410is selected in the Printer
box, then click  Properties.
The Panasonic KX-P8410window is displayed.
Select Face upin the Output orderbox, then click  OK.
The Panasonic KX-P8410 window is closed.
Select Odd pagesfrom the Print menu box, then click  OK. The
Printwindow is closed and odd pages will be printed face up.
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Print menu box
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							98Place the printed pages in the multi-purpose tray with the pages
face down and top first.
From the Filemenu, clickPrint....
The Print window is displayed.
Click  Properties .
The Panasonic KX-P8410 window is displayed.
Select MPT Paper 2nd Sidefrom the Paper sourcepop-up
menu, then click  OK.
The Panasonic KX-P8410 window is closed.
Select Even Pagesfrom the Printmenu box, then click  OK .
The Printwindow is closed and even pages will be printed on the back side of
the paper.
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Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is
dependent upon the environment in which the printer is used. You should clean the
printer:
BAt least once a month.
BWhen the printer experiences frequent media jams.
BWhen print quality has deteriorated.
nExternal
Turn the power OFF.
Clean all the covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercial
cleaner.
Caution:
BDo not use benzine, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any abrasive powder.
nInternal
When using isopropyl alcohol with a lint-free cloth, make sure that the alcohol is at
least 90% pure, obtainable from your local pharmacy. (Do not use rubbing alcohol; it
can damage the printer.)
Cleaning the paper-pick rollers
Slide the media tray out (you do not have to remove it) to allow
access to the paper-pick rollers.
Open the left side door.
Use the green handles to 
pull out the paper feeder.
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Cleaning
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Care and Maintenance
Gently rotate the paper-pick rollers 180° (the paper-pick rollers
are D-shaped) and wipe them with a lint-free cloth that has been
moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Reinsert the paper feeder (#) and close the left side door ($).
Slide the media tray back into place.
Note:
BIf you have a 2nd Cassette Feeder, 
you may also need to clean the rollers 
for the middle and lower media trays, 
which are accessed through the lower
left side door.
Cleaning the home sensor
If your printer panel displays Printer Error 30, clean the home sensor inside the
printer.
Open the printer’s front door.
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