Panasonic Color Laser Multi-Function Printer Dp Mc210 Operating Instructions

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Setting the toner 
maintenance time
{#}{1}{5}{8}The unit will automatically activate for maintenance, once every 24 hours. 
Because this is to prevent the toner from solidifying, the noise that the unit 
makes during maintenance cannot be stopped. However, if the unit’s noise 
bothers you, you can change the start time.
1.{Menu} i {#}{1}{5}{8} i {Set}
2.Enter the maintenance start time.
LThe default time is “12:00AM”.
LPress {*} repeatedly to select “AM” or “PM”.
3.{Set} i {Menu}
Setting the ringer pattern
{#}{1}{6}{1}{1} “A” (default)
{2} “B”
{3} “C”
Changing the ring count in 
FAX ONLY mode
{#}{2}{1}{0}{1} “1”
{2} “2”
{3} “3” (default)
{4} “4”
{5} “5 Ext. Tam” (External Telephone Answering Machine)
Setting the Caller ID list to 
print automatically
{#}{2}{1}{6}{0} “Off” (default): The unit will not print the Caller ID list, but will keep records 
of the information for the last 30 callers.
{1} “On”: The unit will print the Caller ID list automatically after every 30 new 
calls (page 56).
Setting the time adjustment
{#}{2}{2}{6}Using this feature, the unit’s date and time setting will be automatically adjusted 
when caller information is received.
{1} “Auto” (default): The date and time setting will be automatically adjusted.
{2} “Manual”: Deactivates this features.
Setting the recording paper 
size in the standard input tray
{#}{3}{8}{0}{1} “Letter” (default): Letter-size paper
{2} “A4”: A4-size paper
{3} “Legal”: Legal-size paper
Setting the recording paper 
size in the optional input tray
{#}{3}{8}{2}This feature will be displayed only when the optional input tray is installed.
{1} “Letter” (default): Letter-size paper
{2} “A4”: A4-size paper
{3} “Legal”: Legal-size paper
Setting the recording paper 
type
{#}{3}{8}{3}{1} “Plain Paper” (default): 75 g/m
2 to 105 g/m2 (20 lb to 28 lb) paper.
{2} “Thin Paper”: 60 g/m2 to 74 g/m2 (16 lb to 19 lb) paper.
{3} “Thick Paper”: 106 g/m2 to 165 g/m2 (29 lb to 44 lb) paper.
Note:
LThis setting is valid for both the standard input tray and the optional input 
tray.
L“Thick Paper” will be displayed only when “#1” is selected for the 
following:
– Paper input tray setting for fax (Feature #440 on page 65).
– Paper input tray setting for copy (Feature #460 on page 67).
– Paper input tray in PCL
® (Feature #760 on page 68).
– Paper input tray setting for the scan to e-mail print feature (Feature #565 
on page 74).
– Paper input tray setting for direct print (Feature #669 on page 75).
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Setting the waiting time for 
the power save mode
{#}{4}{0}{3}To set the length of time before the unit enters power save mode.
{1} “5min”: 5 minutes
{2} “15min” (default): 15 minutes
{3} “30min”: 30 minutes
{4} “1h”: 1 hour
Note:
LWhen in power save mode, the unit needs to preheat the fuser unit before 
it can begin printing.
Holding the previous contrast 
setting
{#}{4}{6}{2}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Note:
LThe previous setting will be held individually for copying and sending faxes.
Setting the default operation 
mode
{#}{4}{6}{3}To select the default operation mode when the selected time of the mode timer 
(feature #464) passes.
{1} “Copy” (default): Copy mode is selected as default.
{2} “Fax”: Fax mode is selected as default.
Note:
LYou cannot select the scan mode or print mode using this feature.
Setting the default operation 
mode timer
{#}{4}{6}{4}To set the timer before returning to the default operation mode (feature #463).
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “30s”: 30 seconds
{2} “1min” (default): 1 minute
{3} “2min”: 2 minutes
{4} “5min”: 5 minutes
Cleaning the drum
{#}{4}{8}{0}Clean the drum cartridge automatically. See page 110 for details.
Setting toner save feature
{#}{4}{8}{2}{0} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On”: The toner cartridge will last longer.
Note:
LThis feature may lower the print quality by reducing toner consumption.
Changing the color 
calibration for all colors 
(cyan, magenta, yellow and 
black)
{#}{4}{8}{5}Change the color calibration if color printing is too dark or too light. See page 80 
for details.
Changing the color 
calibration for cyan
{#}{4}{8}{6}Change the color calibration if color printing is too dark or too light. See page 80 
for details.
Changing the color 
calibration for magenta
{#}{4}{8}{7}Change the color calibration if color printing is too dark or too light. See page 80 
for details.
Changing the color 
calibration for yellow
{#}{4}{8}{8}Change the color calibration if color printing is too dark or too light. See page 80 
for details.
Changing the color 
calibration for black
{#}{4}{8}{9}Change the color calibration if color printing is too dark or too light. See page 80 
for details.
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9.3 Fax features
Feature/CodeSelection
Printing a confirmation report
{#}{4}{0}{1}{0} “Off”: Confirmation reports will not be printed.
{1} “On”: A confirmation report will be printed after every fax transmission.
{2} “Error” (default): A confirmation report will be printed only when fax 
transmission fails.
Setting the journal report to 
print automatically
{#}{4}{0}{2}{0} “Off”: The unit will not print a journal report, but will keep a record of the 
last 30 fax transmissions and receptions.
{1} “On” (default): The unit will print a journal report automatically after every 
30 new fax transmissions and receptions (page 46).
Sending documents 
overseas
{#}{4}{1}{1}If you cannot send a fax overseas even if the number is correct and the line is 
connected, activate this feature before sending the fax.
This feature improves the reliability by reducing the transmission speed.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Next Fax”: This setting is effective only for the next attempted fax 
transmission. After transmission, the unit will return to the previous setting.
{2} “Error” (default): When the previous fax transmission fails and you wish to 
re-send the document.
Note:
LThis feature is not available for broadcast transmission.
LCalling charges may be higher than usual.
Sending a fax at a specific 
time
{#}{4}{1}{2}This feature allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling hours offered by 
your telephone company. This feature can be set up to 24 hours in advance of 
the desired time.
{0} “Off” (default)
{1} “On”
To send a document:
1.If the {Fax} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing {Fax}.
2.Set the original (page 20).
3.{Menu} i {#}{4}{1}{2}
4.Press {1} to select “On”. i {Set}
5.Enter the fax number.
LTo enter an item using navigator directory, see steps 2 to 3 on 
“6.3.1 Using the scanner glass”, page 47.
6.{Set}
7.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Time”. i {}
8.Enter the transmission start time.
LPress {} repeatedly to move the cursor, and then press {V} or 
{^} repeatedly to select “AM” or “PM”.
9.{Set}
10.If necessary, change the resolution (page 45) and the contrast (page 45).
11. When using the scanner glass, press {Black}. i {Black}
When using the automatic document feeder, press {Black}.
LThe document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory. The 
unit will then send the data at the specified time. You cannot use this 
feature for another fax transmission until the former sending is 
completed.
Note:
LTo cancel this setting after programming, press {Stop} while the unit is idle, 
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Setting the Error Correction 
Mode (ECM)
{#}{4}{1}{3}This feature is available when the sending / receiving fax machines are ECM 
compatible.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On” (default): Fax transmission / reception will be carried out so that the 
errors do not occur.
Setting the connecting tone
{#}{4}{1}{6}If you often have trouble when sending faxes, this feature allows you to hear 
connecting tones: fax tone, ring back tone and busy tone. You can use these 
tones to confirm the status of the other party’s machine.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On” (default): You will hear connecting tones.
Note:
LIf the ring back tone continues, the other party’s machine may not be a fax 
machine or may have run out of paper. Check with the other party.
LThe connecting tone volume cannot be adjusted.
Setting the maximum fax 
speed
{#}{4}{1}{8}{1} “14.4Kbps”
{2} “33.6Kbps” (default)
Note:
LThe fax speed maybe lower than the selected speed depending on your 
line.
Activating the Distinctive 
Ring feature
{#}{4}{3}{0}{0} “Off” (default)
{1} “On”
See page 58 for details.
Setting the ring pattern for fax 
(Distinctive Ring feature)
{#}{4}{3}{1}{1} “A”
{2} “B”
{3} “C”
{4} “D”
{5} “B-D” (default)
See page 58 for details.
Setting auto reduction 
feature
{#}{4}{3}{2}To receive a fax document that is longer than your recording paper.
{0} “Off”: The unit will print received documents at their original size.
{1} “On” (default): The unit will scale received documents to fit your recording 
paper.
Changing the fax activation 
code
{#}{4}{3}{4}If you wish to use an extension telephone to receive faxes, activate this feature 
and program the activation code.
Important:
LThe fax activation code must be different from the code that you 
programmed on the answering machine.
{0} “Off”
{1} “On” (default)
1.{Menu} i {#}{4}{3}{4}
2.Press {1} to select “On”. i {Set}
3.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits, using 0–9, {*} and {#}.
LThe default code is “;#9”.
LDo not enter “0000”.
4.{Set} i {Menu}
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Setting the memory reception 
alert
{#}{4}{3}{7}To alert you with a beeping sound when a received fax document is stored into 
memory due to some existing problem.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On” (default): You will hear a beeping sound.
Note:
LThe slow beeps will continue until you solve the printing problem and make 
sure the unit is supplied with enough paper to print the stored document.
Setting friendly reception
{#}{4}{3}{8}To receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling 
tone (slow beep).
{0} “Off”: You have to press {Black} for fax reception.
{1} “On” (default): You do not have to press {Black} for fax reception.
Setting the paper input tray to 
use for printing received 
faxes
{#}{4}{4}{0}This feature will be displayed only when the optional input tray is installed.
{1} “#1” (default): Standard input tray
{2} “#2”: Optional input tray
{3} “#1+#2”
Note:
LIf you select “#1+#2”, make sure the same paper size is selected for the 
following:
– Standard input tray (feature #380 on page 61)
– Optional input tray (feature #382 on page 61)
If either is changed, “#1” will be selected automatically.
Receiving a fax into the 
computer
{#}{4}{4}{2}If you wish to receive a fax into the computer, activate this feature and run [PC 
FA X] from Multi-Function Station.
This feature is available when feature #448 is deactivated.
{0} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Always”: If the unit recognizes the connection to the computer, it will 
transfer received documents to the computer. If the unit cannot recognize the 
connection, it will store received documents in memory, and then transfer the 
data after recognition of the connection.
{2} “Connected”: If the unit recognizes the connection to the computer, it will 
transfer received documents to the computer. If the unit cannot recognize the 
connection, it will print the data.
Setting the computer for PC 
fax reception
{#}{4}{4}{3}To select the computer that will be used for receiving a fax. See page 24 for 
details.
Sending legal size 
documents using the scanner 
glass
{#}{4}{4}{5}{0} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Next Fax”: Legal-size documents can be sent for the next fax 
transmission using the scanner glass. After transmission, this setting will turn 
OFF automatically.
{2} “Always”: Legal-size documents can be sent using the scanner glass 
anytime.
Setting the fax preview mode
{#}{4}{4}{8}If you wish to display the received fax document, activate this feature.
{0} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On”: The unit will store the received fax document in memory. You can 
display the fax document before printing or saving (page 51).
Note:
LIf you select “On”, the PC fax setting (feature #442 on page 65) will be 
deactivated.
Deleting received fax 
documents automatically
{#}{4}{4}{9}This feature is available when feature #448 is activated.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On” (default): The received fax document will be deleted automatically 
after printing (page 52).
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Resetting fax features to their 
default settings
{#}{4}{5}{9}{0} “No” (default)
{1} “Yes”
To reset the fax features:
1.{Menu} i {#}{4}{5}{9}
2.Press {1} to select “Yes”. i {Set} i {Set} i {Menu}
Note:
LThe PC fax reception (feature #443 on page 24) will not be reset.
LIf you select “Yes”, the unit will print the received fax documents that have 
been stored into memory.
Setting the information for 
saving a fax document as an 
e-mail attachment (via an e-
mail server) (LAN connection 
only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you save the fax document as an e-mail attachment, you need to 
program the e-mail server and SMTP server settings beforehand. Consult your 
service provider or network administrator for details.
1.Start Multi-Function Station.
2.[Utilities] i [Configuration Web Page] i [Network Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 60). i [OK]
4.Select the [E-Mail Feature] tab.
5.Click [Edit] next to [E-Mail Server].
6.Enter the e-mail server and SMTP server information. i [Submit]
7.Close the web browser.
Registering the e-mail 
destinations (via an e-mail 
server) (LAN connection 
only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you save the fax document as an e-mail attachment, you can register e-
mail destinations (up to 300 destinations) for the unit through the web browser 
interface in advance.
1.Start Multi-Function Station.
2.[Utilities] i [Configuration Web Page] i [Network Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 60). i [OK]
4.Select the [E-Mail Feature] tab.
5.Click [Edit] next to [Send User].
6.Click [Edit] next to the desired e-mail user.
7.Enter the name and e-mail address. i [Submit]
8.Close the web browser.
Setting the FTP server 
information for saving a fax 
document (LAN connection 
only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you save the fax document in the folder on the FTP server, you can 
register FTP destinations (up to 6 destinations) to the unit through the web 
browser interface.
1.Start Multi-Function Station.
2.[Utilities] i [Configuration Web Page] i [Network Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 60). i [OK]
4.Select the [FTP Feature] tab.
5.Click [Edit] next to [FTP Server].
6.Click [Edit] next to the desired FTP server.
7.Enter the server name, IP address, folder directory, etc. i [Submit]
8.Close the web browser.
Note:
LIf you do not enter a folder directory in step 7, the fax document will be 
saved in the root folder.
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9.4 Copy features
Feature/CodeSelection
Setting the paper input tray to 
use for copy
{#}{4}{6}{0}This feature will be displayed only when the optional input tray is installed.
{1} “#1” (default): Standard input tray
{2} “#2”: Optional input tray
{3} “#1+#2”
Note:
LIf you select “#1+#2”, make sure the same paper size is selected for the 
following:
– Standard input tray (feature #380 on page 61)
– Optional input tray (feature #382 on page 61)
If either is changed, “#1” will be selected automatically.
Changing the default copy 
resolution
{#}{4}{6}{1}To change the default resolution setting for copying.
{1} “Text/Photo” (default): For documents containing both text and 
photographs.
{2} “Text”: For documents containing only text.
{3} “Photo”: For documents containing photographs, shaded drawings, etc.
Holding the previous page 
layout setting
{#}{4}{6}{7}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Holding the previous zoom 
setting
{#}{4}{6}{8}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Holding the previous collate 
setting
{#}{4}{6}{9}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Holding the previous duplex 
setting
{#}{4}{7}{0}This feature will be displayed only when the automatic duplex unit is installed.
{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will hold the previous setting. 
						

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9.5 PC print features
Feature/CodeSelection
Setting the paper input tray in 
PCL
{#}{7}{6}{0}This feature will be displayed only when the optional input tray is installed.
{1} “#1” (default): Standard input tray
{2} “#2”: Optional input tray
{3} “#1+#2”
Note:
LIf you select “#1+#2”, make sure the same paper size is selected for the 
following:
– Standard input tray (feature #380 on page 61)
– Optional input tray (feature #382 on page 61)
If either is changed, “#1” will be selected automatically.
Setting the number of copies 
in PCL
{#}{7}{6}{2}1.{Menu} i {#}{7}{6}{2} i {Set}
2.Enter the number of copies from “001” to “999”, using the dial keypad.
LThe default setting is “001”.
3.{Set} i {Menu}
Setting the recording paper 
size in PCL
{#}{7}{6}{3}{1} “Letter” (default): Letter-size paper
{2} “A4”: A4-size paper
{3} “Legal”: Legal-size paper
Setting the image reduction 
feature in PCL
{#}{7}{6}{4}{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On” (default): The document resolution will be automatically reduced 
when the data size is too large to print.
Note:
LThis feature may lower the print quality by reducing the resolution.
Setting the recording paper 
direction in PCL
{#}{7}{6}{5}{1} “Portrait” (default): The document will be printed in portrait direction.
{2} “Landscape”: The document will be printed in landscape direction.
Setting the A4 wide feature in 
PCL
{#}{7}{6}{6}You can change the margin and printable area of A4-size recording paper so 
that 80 characters in 10 cpi font may be printed on a line.
{0} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On”: The margin and printable area of A4 recording paper will be changed.
Setting the line per page in 
PCL
{#}{7}{6}{7}To set the number of lines per page in PCL printing.
1.{Menu} i {#}{7}{6}{7} i {Set}
2.Enter the number of lines per page from “005” to “128”, using the dial 
keypad.
LThe default setting is “060”.
3.{Set} i {Menu}
Setting the font source in PCL
{#}{7}{6}{8}This feature is available when the downloaded font is registered to the unit.
{1} “Resident” (default): The document will be printed using resident font.
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Setting the font number in 
PCL
{#}{7}{6}{9}To set the font number to be used in PCL printing. The unit assigns a number 
to each font.
1.{Menu} i {#}{7}{6}{9} i {Set}
2.Enter the font number from “000” to “054”, using the dial keypad.
LThe default setting is “000”.
3.{Set} i {Menu}
Note:
LIf feature #768 is set to “Download Font”, the default setting is “001”.
LTo print the font list, see page 110.
Setting the font pitch/point in 
PCL
{#}{7}{7}{0}To set the font pitch/point to be used in PCL printing.
1.{Menu} i {#}{7}{7}{0} i {Set}
2.Enter the font pitch from “00.44” to “99.99”, or the point from “004.00” 
to “999.75”, using the dial keypad.
LThe default pitch is “10.00” and the default point is “012.00”.
3.{Set} i {Menu}
Setting the symbol set in PCL
{#}{7}{7}{1}To set the symbol set to be used in PCL printing.
1.{Menu} i {#}{7}{7}{1}
2.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired symbol set. i {Set} 
i {Menu}
Setting the line breaks in PCL
{#}{7}{7}{2}To set each behavior when receiving CR, LF, and FF codes.
{1} “CR/LF/FF” (default): CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF
{2} “CR+LF/LF/FF”: CR=CR+LF, LF=LF, FF=FF
{3} “CR/CR+LF/CR+FF”: CR=CR, LF=CR+LF, FF=CR+FF
Setting the waiting time for 
auto continue mode
{#}{7}{7}{3}To set the length of time before the unit recovers if a memory overflow occurs.
{1} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{2} “20s”: 20 seconds
{3} “30s”: 30 seconds
{4} “60s”: 60 seconds
{5} “90s”: 90 seconds
{6} “120s”: 120 seconds
Changing the data timeout 
setting
{#}{7}{7}{4}The unit will automatically print the remaining data in memory when the 
computer does not send data to the unit during the set time.
1.{Menu} i {#}{7}{7}{4} i {Set}
2.Enter the desired data timeout setting from “005” seconds to “600” 
seconds, using the dial keypad.
LThe default setting is “060” seconds.
3.{Set} i {Menu}
Detecting monochrome 
pages
{#}{7}{7}{5}{0} “Off”: When you make a color printout, all pages including monochrome 
pages will be printed using color toner cartridges and the color drum cartridge. 
This will increase consumable usage for color toner cartridges and the color 
drum cartridge.
{1} “On” (default): When you make a color printout, this feature automatically 
detects the monochrome pages of your document and prints only using the 
black toner cartridge and monochrome drum cartridge. This will decrease 
consumable usage for color toner cartridge and color drum cartridge, but will 
require time to automatically switch between monochrome printing and color 
printing.
Note:
LDepending on the type of document, this feature may not be activated even 
when “On” is selected.
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Setting mutual A4/letter print
{#}{7}{7}{6}This feature allows printing in A4-size even if letter-size recording paper is 
installed, and vice versa.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “On” (default): Printing is possible between A4/letter-size.
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