Panasonic Basic Digital Color Imaging Systems Dp C354 Operating Instructions

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Functional Information
Quality Adj.
 [Full Color]
 [Grayscale]
 [Black]
 Original Type
Density
 Resolution
Setting the Scanning 
Quality 
Setting Original Type 
and Scanning 
Density
Scanning Resolution
File Type and Name
Type
File Name
Setting the File Type and/or File Name
Original Size
Setting the Scanning Quality  [11x17 ]
 [Legal ]
 [8.5x11 ]
 [8.5x11 ]
 [5.5x8.5 ]
 [5.5x8.5 ]
2-Sided Original
Scanning Special Originals  [Long Edge]
 [Short Edge]
[Job Build and SADF]Scanning Special Originals
[Multi-Size Feed]Setting the Scanning Quality
[Adjustment]
 [Compression (Full Color)]
 [Compression (Grayscale)]
 [Compression (Black)]
 [Background Removal]
 [BleedThrough Prevention]
 [Contrast]
 [Sharpness]
Advanced Color Quality 
Settings 
						

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Print Function
SD Print
(Photo Print)
SD Print (File Print)
Individual Print
More Settings
Selected files are printed 
individually.
Selecting the Frame Size for 
Individual Print
Index Print
[Color Mode]
 [Quality Adj.] 
 [Sort Setting]
 [Frame Settings]
[Mirror]
 [2-Sided]
[1 to N]
Selecting the Color Mode
Quality Adjusting
Sort Mode
Selecting the Frame Size for Individual 
Print
Selecting the Layout for Index Print
Mirror Image
2-Sided Mode
Image Repeat
Selected files are printed 
as thumbnail indexes.
Selecting the Layout for 
Index Print
Refer to the Operating Instructions (For Printer) of provided CD-ROM. 
						

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Functional Information
Mailbox
Job Control
Mailbox Printing [Off Line]
 [On Line]
 [Cancel Print]
 [Output Queue]
Job Control (Output Queue)
Error Messages 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check
Check if the Power Switches (Main Power 
Switch on the rear and Power Switch on the 
front side of the machine) are turned ON and if 
the power cord is plugged into the AC outlet. Is the display dark?
Press the Energy Saver key on the Control 
Panel. Does the Energy Saver key flash (or light), 
and is the display turned OFF?
Perform operations in accordance with each 
message. Refer to the Operating Instructions 
(For Maintenance) of provided CD-ROM. Do any of the U## code and messages 
appear on the display?
(U1, U4, U6, U7, U11....etc.)
Add staples.
Remove all jammed staples. 
Refer to the Operating Instructions (For 
Maintenance) of provided CD-ROM. Do the Add Staples Indicator and message 
appear on the display?
Add papers. Refer to the Operating 
Instructions (For Maintenance) of provided CD-
ROM. Do the Add Paper Indicator and message 
appear on the display? ( )
Remove the misfed paper. Refer to the 
Operating Instructions (For Maintenance) of 
provided CD-ROM. Do the Paper Misfeed Indicator and message 
appear on the display? (J##)
Turn OFF the Power Switch on the front side 
and the Main Power Switch on the rear of the 
machine, and then turn them back ON. If the 
error code has not been cleared, call the 
authorized Panasonic dealer. Do E#-## Indicator and message appear on 
the display?
Turn OFF the Power Switch on the front side 
and the Main Power Switch on the rear of the 
machine, and then turn them back ON. If the 
machine still does not accept the next job, call 
the authorized Panasonic dealer. The machine does not accept the next job 
during operation, instructed job would not be 
accepted for a long time period, or job would 
not be completed.
Select “Darker”. Is the Density level set to the “Lighter” side?
Replace the Toner Cartridge.
Refer to the Operating Instructions (For 
Maintenance) of provided CD-ROM. Do the Add Toner Indicator and message 
appear on the display? ( )
„If the measures outlined above do not solve the problem, call the authorized Panasonic dealer.Remove the paper from inner tray. 
(For the capacity of Inner Tray, see page 28.) Does the error message “Remove paper from 
inner tray” appear on the display?
Action
Light Copies
Unit Does Not Operate 
						

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Appendix
Clean the White Reference Sheet, Platen 
Sheet, Scanning Glass (Small), or Platen 
Glass (Large). (Refer to Machine Care below.) Is the White Reference Sheet, Platen Sheet, 
Scanning Glass (Small), or Platen Glass 
(Large) dirty?
(1) Clean the LSU Aperture Glass. Refer to the 
Operating Instructions (For Maintenance) of 
provided CD-ROM.
(2) Clean the White Reference Sheet and the 
Scanning Glass (Small). (Refer to Machine 
Care below.) Are there any streaks on the copy image?
„If the measures outlined above do not solve the problem, call the authorized Panasonic dealer.
1. Select “Status” in yellow.
(Ex: Copy function screen)
2. Check the status, and then select “Close”.
(Ex: Paper Empty)
Select “Paper Empty”.Check the empty 
Paper Tray, and 
then select 
“Close”.
Select “Close”.
White Reference Sheet, Platen Sheet, 
Scanning Glass (Small), or Platen Glass (Large)
Wipe off any marks or dirt with a cloth and a 
neutral detergent.
Wipe again with a dry cloth.
CheckAction
Marked Copies
Displaying Status 
Normally, “Status” is displayed in gray on each function screen. 
“Status” is displayed in yellow if the Paper Tray is empty or toner becomes low.
Select “Status” displayed in yellow to confirm the status details.
Platen Sheet
Platen Glass (Large)
White Reference Sheet
Scanning Glass (Small)
Machine Care 
						

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User (U) / Jam (J) / Machine (E) Error Codes
User Error Codes (U Codes) / Machine Error Codes (E Codes)
NOTE*
A. When the Maintenance and Toner/Toner Waste Container Indicators are blinking 
The machine will complete the current job and stop operating. To continue using the machine temporarily while waiting for a 
replacement toner/container, press any key. (Ex: For Toner Waste Container, approximately 400 additional copies can be 
made.)
B. When the Maintenance and Toner/Toner Waste Container Indicators light up
The machine stops and will not allow further operation until the Toner Waste Container is replaced.
zWhen a user error occurs, the location and the procedures for 
handling the user error are displayed frame by frame on the 
Touch Panel Display. Check the location and handle the user 
error according to the displayed pictures. Refer to the Operating 
Instructions (For Maintenance) of provided CD-ROM.
Ex:Front Cover 
is opened.Ex:Toner Waste
Container is almost full.Ex:Toner Waste 
Container is full.
User Error (Locations)
Error Location Indicator

Toner Cartridges 
(Yellow/Magenta/Cyan/Black)
Toner Waste Container
OPC Drum Units 
(Yellow/Magenta/Cyan/Black)

ADF Cover
Finisher Top 
Cover (Option)ADF
(Automatic Document Feeder)
Section
Transport 
Cover 
(Option)Battery
Holder
Front CoverRight Side 
Cover
Feed Cover 1
ADU Cover
Feed Cover 2
Option Feed 
Cover
zSelect “Close” to 
continue the current 
job temporarily.zMachine will stop. 
Replace the Toner 
Waste Container. E Codes:
Call the authorized Panasonic dealer when 
machine Error Code (E Code) appears on the 
Touch Panel Display.
Code Check Points
U1 Front Cover is open.
U4 Finisher is pulled out.
U6 ADU Cover, Feed Cover 1, and/or Right 
Side Cover is open.
U7 Feed Cover 2 & Option Feed Cover are 
open.
U8 Transport Cover is open.
(When optional Paper Transport Unit is 
installed)
U11 Paper remains in the Finisher Bin.
(When optional Finisher is installed)
U12 Finisher Top Cover and/or Staple Cover is 
open.
(When optional Finisher is installed)
Code Check Points
U13* Toner level is low, or has run out.
(See page 15)
U14* Toner Waste Container is full. 
(See page 15)
U15 Toner Waste Container is not installed. 
U20 ADF Cover is open.
U21 ADF is open while scanning from ADF.
U25 Toner is hardened. Shake Toner Cartridge 
well. 
U28 OPC Drum Unit is not installed. 
U29 OPC Drum Unit requires replacement.  
						

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Appendix
Jam Error Codes (J Codes)
zThe display indicates the 
section of the misfed 
paper.
Remove the misfed paper 
and check to see if the 
Misfeed Indicator has been 
cleared.
If other locations indicate 
presence of paper, remove 
them and check the display 
again.
 
zWhen clearing a misfed 
paper that is difficult, or 
impossible to see, turn 
OFF the machine and 
contact the authorized 
Panasonic dealer.
Removing a Misfed Paper (Locations)zWhen a misfed paper occurs, the location and the procedures for 
removing misfed paper are displayed frame by frame on the Touch 
Panel Display.
Check the location and remove all misfed papers according to 
displayed pictures and this manual. Refer to the Operating 
Instructions (For Maintenance) of provided CD-ROM.
Ex: ADU Section
Misfed Location Indicator Finisher 
Section 
(Option)
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) 
Section
Paper
Transport 
Section 
(Option)
Paper Tray 1
Paper Tray 2
Paper Tray 3
Paper Tray 4Fuser/Exit Section
Paper Feed Section 
(Paper Tray 1-4 & 
Sheet Bypass)
ADU Section
Sheet Bypass
Paper Feed Section
(Paper Tray 2)
Paper Feed Section 
(Paper Tray 3, 4) 
(Option)
ATTENTION
Code Check Points
J00 Sheet Bypass (Remove the misfed paper 
and load the paper again.)
J01 Paper Tray 1 & Paper Feed Section 
(Paper Tray 1-4 & Sheet Bypass)
J02 Paper Tray 2 & Paper Feed Section 
(Paper Tray 2)
J03 Paper Tray 3 & Paper Feed Section 
(Paper Tray 2-4)
J04 Paper Tray 4 & Paper Feed Section 
(Paper Tray 3, 4)
J06, J26 Paper Feed Section (Paper Tray 1-4 & 
Sheet Bypass)
J07, J08, 
J09, J27, 
J28Paper Feed Section
(Paper Tray 2 & Optional Paper Tray 3 & 4)
J16, J18, 
J33-J35Paper Feed Section
(Paper Tray 1-4 & Sheet Bypass)
Verify that the media type selection in the 
Control Panel matches the media loaded 
on the Trays.
Ex:Select “Transparency” when 
Transparencies are loaded in the 
Sheet Bypass.
Code Check Points
J19 Paper Feed Section & ADU Section 
J82, J83, 
J88ADU Section & Fuser/Exit Section
J30-J32, 
J38-J40, 
J42-J45Paper Feed Section & Fuser/Exit Section
J41, J50, 
J51, J52, 
J86Fuser/Exit Section & Paper Transport 
Section
J80, J81, 
J87Fuser/Exit Section
J54-J56Paper Transport Section
J60-J66Optional Finisher Section
J70-J79, 
J92-J94ADF Section 
						

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Specifications
Main Unit
Ty p e :  Semi Console Type
Platen Type: Fixed
Acceptable Originals: Sheets, Books (Max. A3 / 11 x 17)
Copying Method: Laser Indirect Electrostatic
Fusing Method: Induction Heating System
Imaging Method: Dry-Type Dual Component Trickle
Resolution: Max. 600 dpi
Operation Panel: 8.5 TFT Full Color Touch Panel LCD
Copy Size:  Paper Tray: A3 - A5 / 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5
Sheet Bypass: A3 - A5 / 12 x 18 to 5.5 x 8.5
Warm  Up Time: 
(68°F / 20°C, from the Power 
Save/Sleep mode) Approx. 15 seconds
(When an optional equipment is installed, the time will rise.) 
First Copy Time: 
(A4 / 8.5 x 11, 
from Paper Tray 1)Color: Less than 10.3 seconds
B & W: Less than 6.2 seconds (DP-C406)
Less than 6.7 seconds (DP-C306)
Less than 7.3 seconds (DP-C266)
Multi-Copy Speed:
(A4 / 8.5 x 11, 
from Paper Tray 1)
(ppm = Pages per minute)Color: Up to 30 ppm (DP-C406/C306)
Up to 26 ppm (DP-C266)
B & W: Up to 40 ppm (DP-C406) / Up to 30 ppm (DP-C306)
Up to 26 ppm (DP-C266)
Enlargement Ratios:  Preset: 121%, 129%, 155%, 200%
Va ri a bl e: From 101 to 400% in 1% increments
Reduction Ratios:  Preset: 79%, 77%, 65%, 61%, 50%
Va ri a bl e: From 99 to 25% in 1% decrements
Paper Feed: Standard Paper Tray: (550 sheets x 2) + Sheet Bypass (100 Sheets)
Optional Paper Tray: (550 sheets x 2)
Paper Weight: 
Paper Tray (1-Sided Copy): 64-169 g/m2 / 18-45 lb (Bond Paper)
(2-Sided Copy): 64-169 g/m2 / 18-45 lb (Bond Paper)
Sheet Bypass (1-Sided Copy): 55-150 g/m2 / 15-40 lb (Bond Paper),
170-256 g/m2 / 90-140 lb (Index / Coated Paper)
(2-Sided Copy): 64-150 g/m2 / 18-40 lb (Bond Paper),
170-256 g/m2 / 90-140 lb (Index / Coated Paper)
Quantity Selector:Max. 999 sheets
Inner Tray Output Capacity:Max. 250 sheets (75 g/m2 / 20 lb)
With Optional Finisher or Exit Tray : Max. 150 sheets (75 g/m2 / 20 lb)
zThe capacity changes according to the paper type being used. When the paper on the 
inner tray exceeds the capacity, the machine stops and displays an error message. 
(see page 24)
SD Card Slot:Use only a genuine SD / SDHC Memory Card (up to 32GB).
USB Memory Port:Use only Mass Storage Class in FAT16/FAT32 Format.
Electrical Requirement: AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 12 A
Power Consumption:Less than 1.44 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H):664 mm x 774 mm x 933 mm (26.1 x 30.5 x 36.7)
Mass (Weight): Scanner: 39 kg (86 lb)
Engine: 122 kg (268.3 lb) 
						

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Appendix
ADF (Standard)
PCL Printer Unit (Standard)
3rd/4th Paper Tray (Option)
1Bin Finisher (Option)
The specifications are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make 
improvements in the product design without reservation and without notice.
*1 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system  *2 Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system*3 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 operating system  *4 Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system*5 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 operating system
Tray Capacity:  Letter: Max. 100 sheets (75 g/m2 / 20 lb)
Invoice/Legal/Ledger: Max. 70 sheets (75 g/m2 / 20 lb)
Original Size: A3, B4, A4, A4-R, A5, A5-R , FLS (8 x 13, 8.5 x 13)/
5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice), 5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice-R), 8.5 x 11 (Letter), 
8.5 x 11 (Letter-R), 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger)
Paper Weight:  1 sided : 50-105 g/m2 (14-28 lb)
2 sided : 64-105 g/m2 (18-28 lb)
Electrical Requirements: Supplied from the machine
Printing Speed: 
(Plain paper, from Paper Tray 1)Color:Up to 30 sheets/minute (DP-C406/C306)
Up to 26 sheets/minute (DP-C266)
B & W:Up to 40 sheets/minute (DP-C406)
Up to 30 sheets/minute (DP-C306)
Up to 26 sheets/minute (DP-C266)
Resolution (dots per inch):Max. 1200 x 1200 dpi
Interface:USB 2.0, Ethernet (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T)
Applicable OS:
Windows 2000*1, XP*2, Server 2003*3, Vista*4, Server 2008*5
Paper Size:A3, B4, A4, A4-R, A5-R, FLS1, FLS2/
5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice-R), 8.5 x 11 (Letter), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R),
8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger)
Paper Weight:
64-169 g/m2 / 18-45 lb (Bond Paper)
Paper Capacity: DA-DS400 : 550 sheets x 1
DA-DS401 : 550 sheets x 2
Electrical Requirements:Supplied from the machine
Dimensions (W x D x H):600 mm x 750 mm x 291 mm (23.6 x 29.5 x 11.5)
Mass (Weight): DA-DS400 : 26.5 kg (58.3 lb)
DA-DS401 : 27.4 kg (60.4 lb)
Paper Size:A5, A4, A4-R, B4, A3 / 8.5 x 11 (Letter), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R), 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger)
z A5 size is not available for “Shift-Sort” and “Staple-Sort”.
Paper Weight:
Non-sort mode : 55-169 g/m2 / 15-40 lb (Bond Paper), 90 lb (Index Paper)
Stacking Capacity:A4 / 8.5 x 11 (Letter): 500 sheets
B4, A3 / 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger) : 250 sheets
Staple Sort:A4 / 8.5 x 11 (Letter): 30 sheets
B4, A3 / 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger) : 20 sheets
Electrical Requirements:Supplied from the machine
Dimensions (W x D x H):182 mm x 498 mm x 257 mm (7.2 x 19.6 x 10.1)
Mass (Weight):10.6 kg (23.4 lb) 
						

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Specifications
1Bin Saddle-Stitch Finisher (Option)
Punch Unit (Option)
The specifications are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make 
improvements in the product design without reservation and without notice.
Mode:BinNon-sort, Sort, Staple
Tr aySaddle-Stitch
Paper Size:Bin Europe :A3, B4, A4, A4-R, A5, A5-R, FLS1, FLS2
North America :8.5 x 11 (Letter), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R), 5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice),
8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger)
Tr ayA3, B4, A4-R / 11 x 17 (Ledger), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R), 8.5 x 14 (Legal)
Paper Weight: Non-sort mode : 55-256 g/m2 (Bond : 15-40 lb, Index : 90-140 lb)
Paper 
Capacity:Bin Maximum (1-Sided Copy) :1000 sheets (A5, A4 / 5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice), 
8.5 x 11 (Letter))
500 sheets (B4, FLS1, FLS2, A3 / 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 
11 x 17 (Ledger))
30 sets (Stapling mode)
zTo avoid the paper from falling out of the bin due to paper curl while copying in the 
Duplex mode, empty the bin when the stack of paper reaches about halfway of the 
maximum paper capacity.
Tray Maximum : 20 sets
Staple:Paper Size Europe :A3, B4, A4, A4-R, FLS2 (8.5 x 13)
North America :8.5 x 11 (Letter), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R),
8.5 x 14 (Legal), 11 x 17 (Ledger)
Paper Weight55-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) (Bond Paper)
CapacityA4 (75 g/m2) / 8.5 x 11 (20 lb) : 2-50 sheets
A3 (75 g/m2) / 11 x 17 (20 lb) : 2-25 sheets
PointRear 1, Front 1, Middle 2-Point Staple
Saddle-
Stitch:Paper SizeA3, B4, A4-R / 11 x 17 (Ledger), 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R)
z Legal size is available only when printing from computer.
Paper Weight64-90 g/m2 (18-24 lb) (Bond Paper)
Stack 11-15 sheets : 10 sets* / 6-10 sheets : 10 sets / 2-5 sheets : 20 sets
* 64 g/m2 (17 lb)
Electrical Requirements:Supplied from the machine
Dimensions (W x D x H):661 mm x 603 mm x 464 mm (26.0 x 23.7 x 18.3)
Mass (Weight):37 kg (81.4 lb)
Paper Size: 3-hole : 8.5 x 11 (Letter), 11 x 17 (Ledger)
2-hole : 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R), 8.5 x 13 (FLS2)
Paper Weight:
64-200 g/m2 (Bond : 18-40 lb, Index : 90-110 lb)
Applicable Models:1Bin Saddle-Stitch Finisher