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Click Yes or No on the
message window.
Yes: Printer cannot be
used. Turn off the
printer and the
computer, then turn
them on again.
No: Waits until the printer
responds.
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Error messagePossible causeRecovery
Printer is not
responding.
KX-P8410 software is
not installed correctly. Status Display does not
exist.
winaspi.dll is not found.Reinstall the KX-P8410
software.
SCSI board is not
correctly set.Correctly set the SCSI
board in the computer.
(Refer to the instructions
manual of the SCSI
board.) For any other
trouble related to SCSI,
refer to the SCSIsection of
Care and Maintenance 
( +P. 127). SCSI device is not
responded. 
						

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Status Display Program
The Status Display program alerts the user to any errors. It displays an error
message, identifies the problem area on the printer, and provides information
regarding corrective action.
nFor Windows 3.1 users:
When Windows 3.1 is started, the Panasonic Printer Status icon appears and
stays on the screen. This enables you to display the printer’s status at any
stage during operation.
The Panasonic Printer Status dialog box appears when:
BA SCSI device error is found while using the printer driver.
This dialog box reduces to an icon when:
BThe printer recovers from an error situation
If you have selected the “When device error” option in the Start Up box of the
Setup for Status Display dialog box:
BThe Panasonic Printer Status icon does not appear when Windows 3.1 is
started
BThe Panasonic Printer Status dialog box disappears after recovering from an
error situation
Note:
BThe Setup for Status Display dialog box can be displayed by double clicking the
Status display setup icon. In this dialog box you can display the Start Up box by
clicking the Start Up tab.
nFor Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users:
The Panasonic Printer Status dialog box appears when:
BA SCSI device error is found while using the printer driver
This dialog box disappears when:
BThe printer recovers from an error situation 
						

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Printer Status Dialog Box
#This box shows an error or status message and the corresponding icon.
$This box lists the mode your printer is in, device name (printer), interface cable
and tray being used, the built-in memory size of the printer and the name of the
print job.
%This button minimizes the Panasonic Printer Status dialog box. Pressing the ESC
key on the keyboard can also minimize it.
&This button displays the Setup for Status Display dialog box, where you can
change different settings.
This button displays the version of the Status Display.
(This button resumes printing after recovering from an error situation.
)This button cancels the print job which caused an error.
*This button displays the Panasonic Show Configuration dialog box.
+This button displays the previous recovery message.
,This button displays the initial recovery message.
-This button displays the next recovery message.
.This box displays a recovery procedure along with a picture.
/This button provides you additional help.
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Repacking
It is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALLpacking
materials. Should you need to transport or ship your printer, please follow these
instructions.
Safety Caution:
BThe printer weighs about 47.9 kg{105.5 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people.
Notes:
BShould you need to send your printer for service, consult your reseller first or
Panasonic.
BPlease use the original carton and all of the original packing materials.
BIf you do not have the packing for the imaging unit and the transfer unit: contact
Panasonic for packaging.
BImproper repacking of the printer may result in a service charge to remove
spilled toner.
BSince the printer uses dry toner, extreme care must be taken when handling.
The printer should be handled in the upright (vertical) position.
Material required:
BOriginal cartons and packing materials
BNewspaper or drop cloth
BShipping tape and scissors 
						

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Turn off the printer; remove the power cord and all interface
cables.
Remove the media tray(s) from the printer; remove the media
from the tray(s).
Press down on a media tray’s metal plate. Place the cardboard
packing material into the media tray.1
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							146Reinsert the media tray into the printer; use adhesive tape to
secure the tray to the printer.
If you have other media trays, repack them for shipping or
storage in their original shipping boxes.
#Open the printer’s front door.
$Loosen the two thumbscrews by turning them
counterclockwise.
%Turn the lower green lever 180° counterclockwise.
#Grasping the front green handle, slide the unit out until it
catches.
$Lift up the green handle on the left. Pull the imaging unit out of
the printer.
Important:
BDo not touch the green surface (the right side) or the black belt (the under side).
Finger prints may affect the print quality.
Safety Caution:
BThe imaging unit weighs approximately 6.5 kg {14.3 lbs.}. Always use the
handles when lifting it.
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							147 Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheet.
Caution:
BDo not expose the imaging unit to light for more than 45 seconds to avoid
damage.
On the imaging unit, turn the upper lever 90° counterclockwise;
this is necessary to protect the imaging unit during shipment.
Insert the imaging unit into the packaging.
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#Open the left side door.
$Using the green handles, slide the paper feeder out.
#Push in on green tabs to unlock the cover.
$Raise the cover until it catches in the open position.
#Rotate the transfer unit’s green handles up.
$Lift out the transfer unit.11
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							149 Place the transfer unit on newspaper or drop cloth. Rotate the
handles down and wrap the transfer unit with a piece of paper
and adhesive tape.
Note:
BDo not touch or bump the roller: it can damage the roller
Install the plastic cover and insert the transfer unit into a plastic
bag and seal the end tightly. Install the transfer unit into the
packaging.
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Packing the toner cartridges:
#Open the right side door.
$Remove a toner cartridge.
Caution:
BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the cartridge.
%Replace the shipping cover.
&Secure the shipping cover with adhesive tape.
Insert each toner cartridge into a plastic bag and seal the end
of the bag tightly.
(Repeat instructions $to for each toner cartridge.
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