Panasonic Color Laser Multi-Function Printer Dp Mc210 Operating Instructions

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bottom of the document, turn the document around, 
and then make a copy.
Example: 150 % enlarged copy
Using the scanner glass (1):
Using the automatic document feeder:
Example: 70 % reduced copy
Using the scanner glass (1):
Using the automatic document feeder:5.1.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1
If the {Copy} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing 
{Copy}.
2Set the original (page 21).
3If necessary, change the copy settings according to 
the type of document.
LTo change the number of copies, see page 40.
LTo select the contrast, see page 40.
LTo select the resolution, see page 40.
LTo select the zoom rate, see page 40.
4{Black}/{Color}
LThe unit will start copying.
5After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset the 
settings you set in step 3.
Note:
LTo stop copying, see page 79. Original document Enlarged copy
Original document Enlarged copy
Original document Reduced copy
Original document Reduced copy
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{Color}
{Copy}
{Black}
{Stop} 
						

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5.2 More copying features
LMake sure that the {Copy} light is ON.
5.2.1 Collate copy
The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as 
the original document pages.
1Set the original (page 20).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Copies”.
3Enter the number of copies (up to 99). i {Set}
4{Advance}
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Collate”.
6Press {} repeatedly to select “On”. i 
{Set} i {Advance}
7When using the scanner glass:
1.{Black}/{Color}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}. Repeat this until you have 
scanned all pages, and then press 
{Black}/{Color}.
LThe unit will start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Black}/{Color}
8After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Example: Making 2 copies of a 4-page original 
document
Note:
LThe unit will store the documents into memory while 
collating the copies. If memory becomes full while 
storing, the unit will only print out the stored pages.
LYou can hold the previous collate setting (feature 
#469 on page 67).
Proof set feature
To make 1 set of a collated copy first, press {} 
repeatedly to display “Proof Set” (step 6 on “5.2.1 Collate copy”, page 42). The unit will make 1 set of 
a collated copy and stop temporarily so you can check 
whether the copy was made as you expected. If the copy 
is correct, press {Black}/{Color} to continue copying.
If the copy is not correct, press {Stop} and start again 
from the beginning.
5.2.2 Quick ID copy feature / Easy repeat 
feature (Scanner glass only)
Quick ID copy feature: To copy 2-sided documents 
onto one page.
Easy repeat feature: To copy a single document 
repeatedly onto one page.
Note:
LThe copied documents will not be reduced to fit the 
recording paper, and useful for copying small sized 
documents such as business cards.
1Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Page 
Layout”. i {}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Quick ID 
Copy” or “Easy Repeat”. i {Set}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
page layout.
Quick ID copy feature:
–“2 in 1 (Landscape)”
–“2 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“4 in 1 (Landscape)”
–“4 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“8 in 1 (Landscape)”
–“8 in 1 (Portrait)”
Easy repeat feature:
–“2 in 1”
–“4 in 1”
–“8 in 1”
4Set the original (page 20).
LTo make a landscape copy, set the original in 
landscape direction. To make a portrait copy, set 
the original in portrait direction.
LThe scanning area changes according to the 
selected setting in step 3. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
5{Set}
6If necessary, enter the number of copies (page 40).
LOther copy settings are also available. See page 
40 for details.
7Quick ID copy feature:
1.{Black}/{Color}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}. Repeat this until all the 
documents are scanned.
LThe unit will start copying. Collated pages Uncollated pages
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LYou can press {Black}/{Color} anytime to 
start copying.
Easy repeat feature:
{Black}/{Color}
8After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 67).
5.2.3 Poster feature (Scanner glass only)
You can make copies divided into 4 (“2×2”) or 9 (“3×3”) 
sections to make enlarged copies of the individual 
sections. You can then glue them together to make a 
poster.
1Set the original (page 20).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Page 
Layout”. i {}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Poster”. i 
{Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “2×2” or 
“3×3”. i {Set}
5If necessary, enter the number of copies (page 40).
LOther copy settings are also available. See page 
40 for details.
6{Black}/{Color}
7After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 67).
5.2.4 N in 1 feature
You can save paper by copying 2, 4 or 8 pages onto 1 
page. The documents will be reduced to fit the recording 
paper.
1Set the original (page 20).
LTo make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait 
direction. To make a landscape copy, set the 
original in landscape direction.
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Page 
Layout”. i {}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “N in 1”. i 
{Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
page layout.
–“2 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“2 in 1 (Landscape)”
–“4 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“4 in 1 (Landscape)”
–“8 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“8 in 1 (Landscape)”
5{Set}
6If necessary, enter the number of copies (page 40).
LOther copy settings are also available. See page 
40 for details.
7When using the scanner glass:
1.{Black}/{Color}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}. Repeat this until all the 
documents are scanned.
LThe unit will start copying.
LYou can press {Black}/{Color} anytime to 
start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Black}/{Color}
8After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 67).
Separate N in 1 feature (Scanner glass only)
You can separate an N in 1 copied document back into 
its original, separate pages. This feature is available for 
documents created using the “2 in 1” and “4 in 1” 
settings.
1.Set the original (page 20).
2.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Page 
Layout”. i {}
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Separate N 
in 1”. i {Set}
4.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
page layout.
–“2 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“2 in 1 (Landscape)”
–“4 in 1 (Portrait)”
–“4 in 1 (Landscape)”
5.{Set}
6.If necessary, enter the number of copies (page 40).
LOther copy settings are also available. See page 
40 for details.
7.{Black}/{Color}
8.After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
5.2.5 Copy reservation
You can make a copy reservation under the following 
conditions:
– while the unit is printing documents from your 
computer.
– while the unit is printing received fax documents.
– while the unit is performing direct printing.
1Set the original (page 20). 
						

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2While “PC Printing”, “Printing” or 
“Loading” is displayed, press {Copy}.
3Make necessary settings such as number of copies, 
resolution, zoom features and page layout features 
(page 40). i {Black}/{Color}
L“Copy Reserved” will be displayed. The unit 
will start copying after the current printing job.
5.2.6 Duplex copy (optional)
You can make a duplex copy if the optional automatic 
duplex unit is connected (page 84). This allows you to 
make 2-sided copies of 1-sided documents.
1Set the original (page 20).
2{Advance}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Duplex”.
4Press {} repeatedly to select the desired 
binding.
–“Long Edge”
–“Short Edge”
LSelect “Off” to deactivate this feature.
5{Set} i {Advance}
6If necessary, enter the number of copies (page 40).
LOther copy settings are also available. See page 
40 for details.
7When using the scanner glass:
1.{Black}/{Color}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}.
LThe unit will start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Black}/{Color}
8After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LDuplex copy is not available for the quick ID copy 
feature (page 42), easy repeat feature (page 42) or 
poster feature (page 43).
LYou can save the previous duplex setting (feature 
#470 on page 67).
Booklet feature
You can make copies, and then fold them in half to create 
booklets. The documents will be reduced to fit the 
recording paper.
1.Set the original (page 20).
2.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Page 
Layout”. i {}
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Booklet”. 
i {Set}
4.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
binding direction and pages.–“Left Binding(1)”
–“Left Binding(All)”
–“Right Binding(1)”
–“Right Binding(All)”
L“(1)”: To print 4 documents as separate blocks.
L“(All)”: To print all documents as 1 block 
(monochrome printing only).
5.{Set}
6.If necessary, enter the number of copies (page 40).
LOther copy settings are also available. See page 
40 for details.
LMultiple copies will be collated automatically.
7. When using the scanner glass:
1.{Black}/{Color}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next page on the scanner glass and 
press {Set}. Repeat this until you have scanned 
all pages.
3. If “Left Binding(1)” or “Right 
Binding(1)” is selected in step 4, the unit will 
start copying.
LYou can press {Black}/{Color} anytime to 
start copying.
LFor multiple copies, press {Black}/{Color} to 
start copying.
If “Left Binding(All)” or “Right 
Binding(All)” is selected in step 4, press 
{Black} to start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Black}/{Color}
8.After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LIf “Left Binding(All)” or “Right 
Binding(All)” is selected in step 4, only 
monochrome copy is available, so press {Black} in 
step 7. If you press {Color}, steps 2 to 6 will be reset.
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 67). 
						

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6Fax Sen ding Faxes
6.1 Sending a fax manually
Important:
LYou can only send faxes in monochrome.
6.1.1 Using the scanner glass
By using the scanner glass, you can send a page from 
booklets or small size paper that cannot be sent with the 
automatic document feeder.
1If the {Fax} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing 
{Fax}.
2Set the original (page 20).
3If necessary, change the resolution and contrast 
according to the type of document.
LTo select the resolution, see page 45.
LTo select the contrast, see page 45.
4Dial the fax number.
LTo send a single page, go to step 7.
LTo send multiple pages, go to the next step.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Quick 
Scan”, then press {} repeatedly to select 
“On”. i {Black}
LWait until “Scan: Press .” “Send: 
Press .” is displayed.
LPress {} repeatedly to change the 
resolution during scanning, and then press 
{Set}. The setting will be applied starting with the 
next page.
6Place the next page on the scanner glass. i {Set}
LTo send more pages, repeat this step.
7{Black}
Note:
LTo stop sending, see page 79.
LYou can change the default operation mode (feature 
#463 on page 62) and the timer before returning to 
the default operation mode (feature #464 on page 
62).
To select the resolution
1.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“Resolution”.
2.Press {} repeatedly to select the desired 
resolution. i {Set}
–“Standard”: For normal-sized characters.
–“Fine”: For small-sized characters.
–“Super Fine”: For very small-sized characters.
–“Photo”: For photographs, shaded drawings, 
etc.
LUsing the “Fine”, “Super Fine” and “Photo” 
settings will increase transmission time.
To select the contrast
Adjust this setting depending on the darkness or 
lightness of the document. 5 levels (low to high) are 
available.
1.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Contrast”.
2.Press {}. i {Set}
Note:
LYou can save the previous contrast setting (feature 
#462 on page 62).
To redial the last number
{Redial}
LIf the line is busy, the unit will automatically redial the 
number 1 time.
Note:
LTo stop sending, see page 79.
Reserving the fax transmission (Dual Access)
You can reserve a fax transmission even when the unit is 
just receiving a fax or sending a fax from memory.
– Up to 3 reservations when sending
– Up to 4 reservations when receiving
1.Set the original during fax reception or fax memory 
transmission.
2.Enter the fax number using the dial keypad or 
navigator directory.
3. When using the scanner glass:
1.{Black}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass. 
i {Set}
LRepeat this until all the documents are 
scanned.
3.{Black}
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Black}
LIf the document exceeds the memory capacity, 
transmission will be canceled. You must send the 
entire document manually.
{Black}
{Set}{
V}{^}{}
{Fax}
{Redial} 
						

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Printing a confirmation report
A confirmation report provides you with a printed record 
of transmission results. To print confirmation reports, 
make sure feature #401 is activated (page 63). For an 
explanation of error messages, see page 86.
Printing a journal report
A journal report provides you with a printed record of the 
30 most recent faxes. To print it manually, see page 110. 
To print it automatically after every 30 new fax 
transmissions and receptions, make sure feature #402 is 
activated (page 63). For an explanation of error 
messages, see page 86.
6.1.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1
If the {Fax} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing 
{Fax}.
2Set the original (page 21).
3If necessary, change the resolution and contrast 
according to the type of document.
LTo select the resolution, see page 45.
LTo select the contrast, see page 45.
4{Monitor}
5Dial the fax number. i {Black}
Note:
LTo stop sending, see page 79.
LDo not open the document cover when sending a fax 
with the automatic document feeder.
Pre-dialing a fax number
1.Enter the fax number.
2.Set the original (page 21). i {Black}
Sending from memory (Quick scan feature)
1.Set the original (page 21).
2.Enter the fax number.
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Quick 
Scan”, then press {} repeatedly to select 
“On”. i {Black}
6.2 Storing items for the 
navigator directory
The unit provides a navigator directory (300 items).
6.2.1 Storing navigator directory items
1
{Menu}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Directory 
Set”.
3Press {} repeatedly to select “New 
Addition”. i {Set}
4Enter the name, up to 20 characters (see page 78 for 
character entry). i {Set} i {V}/{^}
5Enter the telephone number, up to 32 digits. i 
{Set} i {Set}
LTo program other items, repeat steps 4 to 5.
6{Menu}
Note:
LA hyphen or a space entered in a telephone number 
counts as 2 digits.
6.2.2 Editing a stored item
1
{Menu}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Directory 
Set”. 
3Press {} repeatedly to select “Edit”. i 
{Set}
4Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select the 
desired item. i {Set}
5Edit the name if necessary. i {Set} i {V}/{^}
6Edit the telephone number if necessary. i {Set} 
i {Set} i {Menu}
6.2.3 Erasing a stored item
1
{Menu}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Directory 
Set”.
3Press {} repeatedly to select “Edit”. i 
{Set}
{V}{^}{} {Monitor}
{Black}
{Fax}
{V}{^}{} {Menu}{Set}
{Stop} 
						

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4Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select the 
desired item. i {#}
LTo cancel erasing, press {Stop}, then press 
{Menu}.
5{Set} i {Menu}
6.3 Sending a fax using navigator 
directory
Before using this feature, store the desired names and 
telephone numbers into the navigator directory (page 
46).
LMake sure that the {Fax} light is ON.
6.3.1 Using the scanner glass
1
Set the original (page 20).
2Press {} to initiate the navigator directory.
3Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select the 
desired item. i {Set}
4If necessary, change the resolution (page 45) and 
the contrast (page 45).
LTo send a single page, go to step 7.
LTo send multiple pages, go to the next step.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Quick 
Scan”, then press {} repeatedly to select 
“On”. i {Black}
6Place the next page. i {Set}
LTo send more pages, repeat this step.
7{Black}
To search for a name by initial
Example: “Lisa”
1.Press {} to initiate the navigator directory.
2.Press {5} repeatedly to display any name with the 
initial “L” (see page 78 for character entry).
LTo search for symbols, press {*}.
3.Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select 
“Lisa”.
LTo stop the search, press {Stop}.
Fax auto redial
If the line is busy or if there is no answer, the unit will 
automatically redial the number 1 time.
Note:
LTo stop sending, see page 79.
6.3.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1
Set the original (page 21).
2Enter the fax number using navigator directory.
3If necessary, change to the desired resolution (page 
45) and the desired contrast (page 45).
4{Black} 
						

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6.4 Broadcast transmission
You can send the same document to multiple parties (up 
to 20). To use this feature, store the fax numbers into 
broadcast memory using the navigator directory (page 
46).
Your programmed items will remain in the broadcast 
memory, allowing frequent re-use.
6.4.1 Programming items into the 
broadcast memory
1
{Menu}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Directory 
Set”. 
3Press {} repeatedly to select 
“Broadcast”. i {Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
broadcast memory location (“” to 
“”).
LWhen you do not wish to change the broadcast 
memory name, press {} and go to step 
8.
5Press {Set} to change the broadcast memory name.
6{} i Change the name, up to 20 characters 
(see page 78 for character entry).
7Press {Set} 2 times.
8Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select the 
desired item. i {Set}
LThe number in the upper right indicates the 
number of registered items.
LTo program other items, repeat this step (up to 20 
items).
LIf you have programmed the wrong item, press 
{Set} again to remove “,” and cancel the 
selected item.
9{Back} i {Menu}
6.4.2 Adding a new item into the broadcast 
memory
1
{Menu}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Directory 
Set”.
3Press {} repeatedly to select 
“Broadcast”. i {Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
broadcast memory location (“” to 
“”). i {} i {;}
LIf you changed the broadcast memory name 
when programming, select that name.
5Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select the 
item that you want to add. i {Set}LTo add other items, repeat this step (up to 20 
items).
6{Back} i {Menu}
Note:
LWhen adding new items to the broadcast memory, 
you can only select stored items.
6.4.3 Erasing a stored item from the 
broadcast memory
1
{Menu}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Directory 
Set”.
3Press {} repeatedly to select 
“Broadcast”. i {Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
broadcast memory location (“” to 
“”). i {}
LIf you changed the broadcast memory name 
when programming, select that name.
5Press {V}, {^}, {} repeatedly to select the 
item that you want to erase.
LTo cancel erasing, press {Stop}, then press 
{Menu}.
6{#} i {Menu}
Note:
LIf you erase all programmed items, the broadcast 
memory name will return to the default name.
6.4.4 Sending the same document to pre-
programmed parties
LMake sure that the {Fax} light is ON.
To send the same document using the scanner glass
1.Set the original (page 20).
2.Press {} to initiate the navigator directory.
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
broadcast memory location. i {Set}
4.If necessary, change the resolution (page 45) and 
the contrast (page 45). i {Black}
LTo send a single page, go to step 6.
LTo send multiple pages, go to the next step.
5.Place the next page. i {Set}
LTo send more pages, repeat this step.
6.{Black}
Note:
LTo stop sending, see page 79.
LIf you select “Fine”, “Super Fine” or “Photo” 
resolution, the number of pages that the unit can 
send will decrease.
LIf the document exceeds the memory capacity, 
sending will be canceled. 
						

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LIf a party is busy or does not answer, it will be skipped 
and redialed later 1 time.
LAfter transmission, the unit will automatically print a 
report (broadcast sending report).
To send the same document using the automatic 
document feeder
1.Set the original (page 21).
2.Press {} to initiate the navigator directory.
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
broadcast memory location. i {Set}
4.If necessary, change the resolution (page 45) and 
the contrast (page 45).
5.{Black}
6.5 Sending a computer 
document as a fax message from 
your computer
You can access the fax function from a Windows 
application using Multi-Function Station.
For example, to send a document created from 
WordPad, proceed as follows.
1Open the document you want to send.
2Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
LThe [Print] dialog box will appear.
3Select the PCFAX unit’s name as the active printer.
4Click [Print] or [OK].
LThe [Send a Fax] dialog box will appear.
5Enter the fax number using the keypad display or the 
directory.
LTo stop the operation, click [Cancel].
6[Send]
LThe document will be sent through the unit from 
your computer.
Note:
LTo stop sending, see page 79.
LIf the document exceeds the memory capacity of the 
unit, sending will be canceled.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
LClick [Select...] to change the active unit. 
						

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Receiving Faxes
6.6 Receiving a fax automatically 
– Auto answer ON
Important:
LYou can only receive faxes in monochrome.
6.6.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode
Press {Fax Auto Answer} repeatedly to display “Fax 
Only Mode”.
LThe display will show the ring count in FAX ONLY 
mode. If you wish to change it, press {V} or {^} 
repeatedly to display the desired setting, and press 
{Set}.
LThe {Fax Auto Answer} light turns ON.
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer 
all calls and only receive fax documents.
Note:
LThe number of rings before a call is answered in FAX 
ONLY mode can be changed (feature #210 on page 
61).
If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring service
See page 58.
6.7 Receiving a fax manually – 
Auto answer OFF
Important:
LUse this mode with an extension telephone or the 
optional handset unit.
LYou can only receive faxes in monochrome.
6.7.1 Activating TEL mode
Set the unit to TEL mode by pressing {Fax Auto 
Answer} repeatedly to display “Tel Mode”.
LThe {Fax Auto Answer} light turns OFF.
Note:
LIf you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the unit 
will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other 
party can then send a fax.
How to receive faxes with an extension telephone
If you have another telephone connected to the [EXT] 
jack or the same line (extension telephone), you can use 
the extension telephone to receive faxes.
1.When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset 
of the extension telephone.
2.When:
– document reception is required,
– a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
– no sound is heard,
press {*} {#} {9} (default fax activation code) 
firmly.
3.Replace the handset.
Note:
LTo stop receiving, see page 79.
LTo receive fax documents using the extension 
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned 
ON (feature #434 on page 64) beforehand. The 
default setting is ON.
How to receive faxes with the optional handset unit
1.Lift the handset to answer the call.
{Set}{V}{^}
{Black}