Panasonic 8420 Operating Instructions Manual

 
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To install a SDRAM DIMM: 
1 
Unpack the SDRAM DIMM(s).  
Do not touch the connector edge on the SDRAM DIMM. 
2 
Place the printer controller board on a stable surface.  
3 
Unlatch the lever on the side of the empty socket (J2 or 
J3). 
4
Ensure that the notches on the SDRAM DIMM are 
aligned inside the empty socket.
5a) Slide the SDRAM DIMM into the empty socket (J2 or 
J3) at a 45-degree angle and push the DIMM into the 
socket.
b) Snap the lever(s) into place.
6Replace the printer...

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Installing network cards
The following section explains how to install either an Ethernet (KX-PNBC5) 
or Token Ring (KX-PNBC6) network card (illustrated below) on the 
KX-P8420. It also describes how to configure the printer Setup when the 
new network card has been installed. 
To install the network card you will need to do the following:
•Remove the printer controller board from the back of the printer.
•Install the network card on the printer controller board.
•Replace the printer...

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Installing a network card:
1Place the printer controller board on a stable surface.
2a) Use a flat blade screwdriver to gently remove the 
connector cover on the side of the network card 
connector.
b) Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover on 
the front bracket, then remove the slot cover.
Save the screws.
a
b Connector cover on 
network card connector
Slot cover 

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3a) Align the network card into the cutout in the front 
bracket.
b) Insert the network card into the network card 
connector.
c) Secure the network card to the front bracket using 
the two screws you removed from the slot cover.
4Replace the printer controller board in the printer.
For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer controller 
board” on page 193.
5Connect the printer to a network.
For instructions, see “Chapter 3 Connecting the Printer to a 
Network”.
cab Network card...

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Appendix
This appendix contains specifications for the following:
•Printer 
•Media
•Bidirectional Parallel Interface
•Controller 
Specifications
Printing method
Semiconductor Laser
Power source
Refer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit.
Temperature
Operating:  10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) 
Best Print Quality:  15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) 
Storage:  0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity
Operating:  20% to 80% RH 
Best Print Quality:  30% to 70% RH 
Storage:  10% to 80% RH
Warm up time
Less than...

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Paper output
Up to 500 sheets [75 g/m
2 (20 lbs.)]
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi, 
1200 x 600 dpi 
(more than or equal to 48 MB SDRAM required)
or 
1200 x 1200 dpi 
(more than or equal to 48 MB SDRAM required, with SDRAM DIMM option 
installed)
Maximum printing speed
3.5 ppm (Full Color), 14 ppm (Monochrome) at 600 x 600 dpi
n Media sizes
NOTE:
•Please store your paper according to the recommendations of the 
manufacturer.
MediaSizeDimensions
Paper Letter 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5 x 11)
A4 210 mm x...

 
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n   
Margins and print area 
When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit 
smaller than the media size. You may need to adjust the page margins in 
the application software to match the print area. 
The following table shows the page sizes, the largest print areas, and the 
margins for the media sizes supported on this printer. 
n   
Paper weight 
The printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, 
differences in paper may have significant...

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n Types of paper to avoid
•
Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured
•Letterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These 
materials may transfer onto the fusing roller and cause damage. 
Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 200°C (392°F) for 
0.1 second.
•Damaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, 
staples, etc.
•Multipart forms or carbonless paper
•Paper with a 25% or more cotton and/or fiber content
•Ink jet...

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n Transparencies and labels
You may also print on transparencies and labels that are made for the 
printer. Panasonic has tested and found that the following work 
satisfactorily:
OHP transparency:3M CG3700
Labels:AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165, Avery L7163, 
Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery L7167, Avery L7168, Avery L7169
•Re-using transparencies that have been fed through the printer once (for 
example, after jams or if the transparency is ejected without being 
printed) can reduce the...

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n Envelopes
It is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality 
#10 laser envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:
High quality envelopes have the following characteristics:
•A thin, sharply creased leading edge
•Paper weight of 90 g/m 2 (24 lbs.)
•Flat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc.
NOTE:
•Wrinkle may occur in some case, even if high quality envelopes are used.
It is not recommended that you use envelopes with any of the following...