Panasonic 8415 Setup Guide

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If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will
need to purchase one (see below) from your local
computer store or dealer. For detailed information,
see page 31 in the Reference Guide.
Make sure the computer, printer and
the other connected peripheral
devices are turned off.
Connect the parallel interface cable to
the computer’s parallel interface
connector and the printer’s one.
Notes:
BThe actual connector on the computer may
differ depending on the manufacturer of the
computer.
BIf the cable is connected to the PC via a printer
buffer or selector, the printer may not print.
Connect the power cord to the
printer’s AC inlet and to an AC outlet.
The printer is shipped with a media tray (Letter
paper or A4 paper) installed. Besides them,
transparency or legal paper tray can be used.To use
these media trays, see page 18 on the Reference
Guide or “Settings and Printing” on the KX-P8415
CD-ROM.
Available media:
*
1Recommended paper is as follows: 
Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 
g
/m2
(24 lbs.)
A4: 4CC 80 g
/m2
Caution:
BDo notuse a media for ink jetthat may be
wrapped around the fuser roller and cause
damage.
Pull the media tray out of the printer.
Remove all packing materials from
inside the media tray; refer to the
instruction sheet attached to the tray.
Connecting the Printer to a 
Computer
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Computer’s
parallel interface
connector
Cable
Connector TypeIEEE 1284-B type connector
Use a shielded cable 2.0 m 
(6.6 ft) or less in length.
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Loading Media in the Media
Tray
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MediaThickness
Laser paper*
1B&W: 60 to 105g/m2
(16 to 28 lbs.)
Color: 75 to 105g/m2
(20 to 28 lbs.)
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							12Push down on the metal plate until it
clicks, locking it in place.
Fan the paper, then tap it on a level
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 media (used paper or jammed paper) that
has been fed through the printer once can reduce
the life of the consumables and paper path
components.
Place the media with the print side
downunder the hooks in the tray.
The height of media should not exceed the
limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam.
Notes:
BMost media has instructions recommending the
side to be printed first. 
B
Do not mix different types or thicknesses of media
in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam.
Slide the media tray completely into
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.
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When installing the KX-P8415 software, the
following can be installed.
- KX-P8415 printer driver
- 
KX-P8415 Operating Instructions and this manual
- Acrobat Reader*1
To open and read the KX-P8415 Operating
Instructions manual on your screen, Acrobat
Reader program is needed.
- Tool to print the media test pattern
Note:
BWhen manually installing the Acrobat Reader
program, double-click the install program
ar405eng.exe*
2under the Manual folder on the 
KX-P8415 CD-ROM.
*
1 It can be selectively installed.
*
2File name of Acrobat Reader may differ depending
on the version.
This guide describes the instructions to install the
software when using the KX-P8415 as the local
printer.
When printing a document from a computer to the
KX-P8415 printer via network, refer to the Quick
Installation Guide provided with the optional network
card KX-PNBC8 to install the KX-P8415 software.
Start Windows.
Quit all applications.
Insert the KX-P8415 CD-ROMinto
CD-ROM drive.
Double click 
My computericon, then
double click the drive (example 
D:) for 
CD-ROM.
Double click Setup.exe.
Follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the installation.
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Installing the KX-P8415
Software
Setup
Setup Guide
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The KX-P8415 CD-ROM includes the files for Setup
Guide and Reference Guide, Operating
Instructions, and the Acrobat Reader.
Setup Guide and Reference Guide, and Operating
Instructions are automatically installed on your
computer when installing the KX-P8415 software.
For detailed information on adjusting colors,
troubleshooting, etc., refer to the Operating
Instructions. 
To see the manual,
Click  Start  , move the pointer to
Programs, Panasonic and
Panasonic KX-P8415, then click
Operating Instructions orSetup and
Reference Guide (this manual)
.
The cover page of the manual is displayed.
To see the Operating Instructions,
read the explanation and click the
desired file name to open it.
The first page of the file will be displayed on
your computer screen. 
Refer to the Help of the Acrobat Reader for
details on its operation.
Reading the Operating
Instructions on the 
KX-P8415 CD-ROMOpening a Manual’s File
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If you need to remove the KX-P8415 software,
perform the following steps.
Click  Start  , move the pointer to
Programs, Panasonicand Panasonic
KX-P8415.
Click Uninstall printer driver and
utility.
Click  Yes .
After uninstallation, restart your
system.
Turn the printer on, then the computer.
The Ready indicator on the printer starts blinking.
After approximately 3.5 minutes, “Ready” is
displayed on the printer LCD panel.
The LCD will darken to save energy when the printer
is idle for 30 minutes.It is possible to confirm the printers setting by
printing the configuration page.
Press the MENU/EXITbutton to enter
the Menu Mode.
Press the 
H/ENTER button.
Press the 
s/CONTINUEbutton.
Press the H/ENTER button.
BThe printer will start printing a Configuration
Page.
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Removing the KX-P8415
Software
Power On
Printing a Test Page from
the Printer Panel
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Configuration Page
Printer name: Panasonic KX-P8415
Printer Information                            Network Information
   Controller FW        Version: xxxx           General Information  
   Engine ROW             Version: xx              Ethernet Card       Not installed
   Memory size            32  MB                   MAC Address         00:00:00:00:00:00
   Auto Duplex Unit       Not installed            Hardware Rev        Version: 0.00
                                                   Software Rev        Version: 0.00
 Bias Adjustment
   Offset                  0                      TCP/IP       
   CYAN                    0                       Protocol             Disable
   MAGENTA                 0                       DHCP                 Disable
   YELLOW                  0                       IP Address             0.  0.  0.  0  
   BLACK                   0                       Subnet Mask            0.  0.  0.  0 
                                                   Gateway                0.  0.  0.  0 
 Maintenance                                       Banner Page          Disable
   Page Count
     Color                0                       Netware
     Monochrome           0                         Protocol            Disable
   Toner Cartridge
     CYAN                 XX % remaining            Polling Internet    0  seconds
     MAGENTA              XX % remaining            Bindery             Enable
     YELLOW               XX % remaining
     BLACK                XX % remaining            NDS
   Imaging Unit           XX % remaining              Tree
   Charge Unit            XX % remaining
   Transfer Unit          XX % remaining
   Fuser Unit             XX % remaining              Context
   Oil Roll               XX % remaining
   Cleaning pad           XX % remaining
Imaging Area
   Last
     CYAN                  0 %
     MAGENTA               0 %                  Adjustment to Media
     YELLOW                0 %                    Plain Paper           0
     BLACK                 0 %                    Transparency          0
   Average                                        Label                 0
     CYAN                  0 %                    Coated Paper          0
                                                  Envelope              0
                                                  Card                  0  
Frame Types         Auto
Menu Mode
Test Page
Test Page
Configuration Page
Setup
Setup Guide
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							17 About Media  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
In the Media Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
On the Multi-purpose Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Printing on Transparency, Label or 
Envelope  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Automatic Duplex Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the Printer Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjusting the Color Density  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clearing Media Jams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Error Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Options and Supplies  . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
Contents
Reference Guide
Loading Media
Settings and Printing
Maintenance
Appendix
Loading Media
Settings and
Printing
Maintenance
Appendix
Reference Guide
This Reference Guide describes the instructions in outline. 
For the detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions installed on your
computer. 
						

							Transparency
Paper  
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Caution:
BDo notuse a media for ink jetthat may be
wrapped around the fuser roller and cause
damage.
Available media tray:
A4 Paper
A4 Transparency
Letter Paper
Letter Transparency
Legal Paper
Push down on the metal plate until it clicks,
locking it in place.
Place the media with the print side down
under the hooks in the tray.
BThe height of media should not exceed the
limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. *
1Recommended paper is as follows: 
Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 
g
/m2
(24 lbs.)
A4: 4CC 80 g
/m2
*1When you perform the manual duplex printing,
you should not expect the same print quality and
reliability that you get with single-sided printing.
See the notes on page 30.
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2The print quality may not be stable. Use the
media tray for best reliability.
For the notes and detailed media specification, refer
to “Specifications” of the Operating Instructions
installed on your computer.
About Media
Media Tray
MediaDescription
Laser paper*
1
TransparencyB&W: 60 to 105g/m
2
(16 to 28 lbs.)
Color: 75 to 105g/m2
(20 to 28 lbs.)
3M CG3710
MediaDescription
Laser paper
Transparency*
2
Single-sided printing:
75 to 165g/m2
(20 to 44 lbs.)
Manual duplex printing*1:
75 to 165 g/m2
(20 to 44 lbs.)
3M CG3710
LabelsAvery 5163-5165,
L7163, L7165-L7169
Envelope
#10 [Black text only]
Cardstock
Up to 165 g
/m
2
In the Media Tray
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2
Print side down
3M CG3710:Leading tape side up
Paper
Transparency
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Caution:
BDo notuse a media for ink jetthat may be
wrapped around the fuser roller and cause
damage.
nSetting 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. 
Move the switch to the desired setting.
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Loading Media
Available media size: 91 mm x 254 mm to 
216 mm x 356 mm (3.6
²x 10²to 8.5²x 14²).
#Open the multi-purpose tray.
$Extend the media support.Insert the media with theprinting side upinto
the multi-purpose tray.
BThe height of media should not exceed the
limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam.
Notes:
BPlace only one envelope in the multi-purpose tray
at a time. 
BWhen a wrinkle occurs, try printing with the 
flap inserted in the envelope as shown in figure.
Switch settingMedia
Thin (Default)
MiddleLaser paper 75 to 90 
g/m2
(20 to 24 lbs.)
Laser paper 91 to 123 g/m
2
(25 to 32 lbs.)
Label, Transparency, Coated paper
ThickLaser paper 124 to 165 g/m2
(33 to 44 lbs.)
Envelope #10
Card stock up to 165 g/m
2
Thin
MiddleThick
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Taped side facing down
(3M  CG3710)
Transparency
Label
Envelope
Short-end
Print side up
Print side up
Loading Media
Reference Guide
On the Multi-purpose Tray
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It is possible to see the following menus to configure
the printer by printing the menu map.
BTest page, Bias Adjustment, Maintenance, Image
Area, Power Saver, Network Protocol Setup*1,
Adjustment to Media, Language.
*
1This menu wil not appear if the network card is not
installed in the printer.
To print the menu map,
Press the MENU/EXITbutton on the printer
panel. Press the 
H H
/ENTERbutton.
Press the F F
/CONTINUEor G G
/CANCEL
button until the Menu Map is displayed. Press
the H H
/ENTERbutton.
The menu map will be printed.
To perform the setting:
Press the MENU/EXITbutton to enter the
menu mode.
Set the printer using the following buttons.
Press theMENU/EXITbutton to exit the menu
mode. Display the print window in the application
software.
Select Panasonic KX-P8415printer and click
Properties.
ClickPapertab.
Select paper size (
#), paper source ($) and
media type (%).
BIf transparency tray is used, select
AutoSelect Tray of Paper source.
BIf media is loaded on the multi-purpose tray,
select Multi-purpose Tray of Paper source.
Installing the 2nd cassette feeder with ADU option
enables automatic duplex printing .
Be sure that the Duplex Unit must be added to the
Installed Options on the Option tab in the printer
driver before automatic duplex printing is possible.
Display the print window in the application
software and click Properties.
Display the Setuptab of the Panasonic 
KX-P8415 Propertieswindow.
Enable Flip on long edge(      ) or Flip on
short edge (     ).
For the detailed information, refer to the “Settings
and Printing” of the Operating Instructions installed
on your computer.
Printing on Transparency,
Label or Envelope
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A A
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ButtonOperation
Display the next menu or item
G/CANCEL
Increase the numerical value of
the selection by 1 or display the
next selection
F/CONTINUE
Display the previous menu or
item
Decrease the numerical value of
the selection by 1 or display the
previous selection
Enter a sub-menu
Activate a selection H/ENTER
Using the Printer Panel
Automatic Duplex Printing