Panasonic Color Laser Multi-Function Printer Dp Mc210 Operating Instructions

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9.6 Scan features
Feature/CodeSelection
Setting the scan mode for 
scanning to your computer
{#}{4}{9}{3}{1} “Viewer” (default): The scanned image will be displayed in the [Quick 
Image Navigator]
*1/[Multi-Function Viewer]*2 window.
{2} “File”: The scanned image will be saved as a file.
{3} “E-Mail”: The scanned image will be saved for e-mail attachment.
{4} “OCR”: The scanned image will be displayed in the OCR window.
*1 For Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista users
*2 For Windows 98/Windows Me users
Holding the previous 
scanning parameter for Push 
Scan
{#}{4}{9}{4}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will hold the previous scan settings for each mode of 
push scan; scan size, resolution, file format, brightness, color contrast/contrast.
Setting the monochrome 
scan type for Push Scan
{#}{4}{9}{5}{1} “Black/White” (default): To scan as black lines, select this for text 
contents.
{2} “Grayscale”: To scan as black lines and gray shades, select this for 
images.
Setting the information for 
scan to e-mail (via an e-mail 
server) (LAN connection 
only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you send scanned files via an e-mail server, 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 [Advance Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 60). i [OK]
4.Select the [Scan 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 scan to e-mail 
destinations (via an e-mail 
server) (LAN connection 
only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you send scanned files via an e-mail server, 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 [Advance Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 60). i [OK]
4.Select the [Scan 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. 
						

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Setting the information for 
scan to FTP (LAN connection 
only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you send scanned files to an 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 [Advance Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 60). i [OK]
4.Select the [Scan 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 scanned image will be 
saved in the root folder.
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9.7 LAN features
Feature/CodeSelection
LAN setting with a DHCP 
server
{#}{5}{0}{0}{0} “Disabled”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled” (default): The following will be allocated automatically using a 
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
– IP address
– Subnet mask
– Default gateway
Setting the IP address for the 
LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{1}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{1} i {Set}
2.Enter the IP address of the unit on the LAN using the dial keypad. i {Set} 
i {Menu}
Setting the Subnet mask for 
the LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{2}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{2} i {Set}
2.Enter the subnet mask of the network on the LAN using the dial keypad. i 
{Set} i {Menu}
Setting the default gateway 
for the LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{3}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{3} i {Set}
2.Enter the default gateway of the network on the LAN using the dial keypad. 
i {Set} i {Menu}
Setting the primary DNS 
server for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{0}{4}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{4} i {Set}
2.Enter the primary DNS server of the network on the LAN using the dial 
keypad. i {Set} i {Menu}
Setting the secondary DNS 
server for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{0}{5}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{5} i {Set}
2.Enter the secondary DNS server of the network on the LAN using the dial 
keypad. i {Set} i {Menu}
Setting the machine name
{#}{5}{0}{7}1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{7} i {Set}
2.Enter the name of the unit to recognize on the LAN, up to 15 characters, 
using the English alphabet and numbers (see page 78 for character entry). 
i {Set} i {Menu}
Note:
LIn order to recognize the unit on the LAN, the default name of the unit is 
assigned automatically. If you change the name, assign a unique name to 
avoid overlapping.
Displaying the MAC address 
of the unit
{#}{5}{0}{8}1.{Menu} i {#}{5}{0}{8} i {Set}
2.The MAC address of the unit will be displayed. i {Menu} 
						

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Approving users for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{2}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: The unit will deny/approve access from the pre-programmed 
IP patterns. Whether to deny or approve, and up to 4 patterns can be 
programmed 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 [LAN Feature] tab.
5.Click [Edit] next to [Approved Users].
6.Click [Edit] next to [Filter].
7.Change the mode and edit IP filtering information. i [Submit]
8.Close the web browser.
Setting the IP address 
automatically for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{3}This feature will be displayed only when feature #500 is activated.
{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: IP address will be allocated automatically without using a 
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
Setting HTTPD for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{4}{0} “Disabled”: Denies access to the web browser.
{1} “Enabled” (default): Allows access to the web browser.
IPv6 protocol
{#}{5}{3}{5}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: IPv6 protocol can be used. After installing the printer driver, be 
sure to change the port to IPv6 protocol. You can check the IPv6 protocol 
address by printing the “Setup List” (page 110).
Note:
LTo activate this feature, you need to turn the power switch of the unit OFF, 
then ON.
Setting the paper input tray to 
use for the scan to e-mail 
print feature
{#}{5}{6}{5}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.
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9.8 Direct print feature
Feature/CodeSelection
Paper input tray setting for 
direct print
{#}{6}{6}{9}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 display sort
{#}{6}{7}{2}{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Name Order”: The files will be sorted alphabetically by name.
{2} “Date Order” (default): The files will be sorted by date.
Note:
LUsing the “Name Order” or “Date Order” setting will increase display 
time.
Setting the display mode for 
direct printing from an SD 
card
{#}{6}{7}{3}{1} “File List” (default): The file name for each file will be displayed.
{2} “Thumbnail”: A thumbnail image of each file will be displayed.
Note:
LUsing the “Thumbnail” setting will increase display time.
Setting the information for 
direct printing from an FTP 
server (LAN connection only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only through 
the web browser interface.When you print files on an FTP server, you can register FTP server (up to 6 
servers) 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, etc. i [Submit]
8.Close the web browser. 
						

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9.9 Network features (LAN connection only)
These features can be programmed only through the web browser interface.
FeatureTa bSelection
Setting the LAN 
features[LAN Feature]Enter the LAN feature settings. See page 73 for details.
Setting the community 
name for SNMP[SNMP]Enter the SNMP community name. Consult your 
service provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the location 
where you use this unit[SNMP]Enter the location information of the unit.
Displaying the link local 
address[IPv6]The link local address will be displayed.
Displaying the IP 
address for auto 
configuration[IPv6]The IP address for auto configuration will be displayed.
Setting the IP address 
for IPv6[IPv6]Enter the IP address for IPv6. Consult your service 
provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the default 
router for IPv6[IPv6]Enter the default router address for IPv6. Consult your 
service provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the FTP server 
information[FTP Feature]Enter the FTP server information to carry out the 
following functions:
– Printing a file stored on an FTP server (page 33).
– Sending scanned images to a folder on an FTP 
server (page 37).
– Saving the fax document in a folder on an FTP 
server (page 52).
Setting the e-mail server 
information[E-Mail Feature]Enter the e-mail server and SMTP server information to 
carry out the following functions:
– Sending scanned images from the unit via an e-mail 
(page 36).
– Saving the fax document as an e-mail attachment 
(page 52).
Registering the e-mail 
destinations (via an e-
mail server)[E-Mail Feature]Register e-mail destinations (up to 300 destinations) for 
the unit. See page 66, 71 for details.
Setting the error notify 
feature[Error Notify][Enabled]: The unit will send an e-mail to registered 
destinations when a problem occurs.
[Disabled] (default): Deactivates this feature.
Setting the information 
for the error notify 
feature[Error Notify]Enter the e-mail server and SMTP server information to 
send error notification e-mails to. 
						

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Registering 
destinations for the 
error notify feature[Error Notify]Enter the e-mail address to which error notifications will 
be sent and select the types of problems.
[Life Warning]: A warning indicating that the toner 
cartridge, drum cartridge or waste toner cartridge 
needs to be replaced soon.
[Media Path Error]: An error indicating that there is a 
problem with the paper input tray.
[Life Error]: An error indicating that the toner cartridge, 
drum cartridge or waste toner cartridge needs to be 
replaced.
Setting the scan to e-
mail print feature[Scan to E-Mail Print][Enabled]: The unit will automatically print e-mail 
attachments that it receives.
[Disabled] (default): Deactivates this feature.
See page 34 for details.
Setting the e-mail 
checking interval for the 
scan to e-mail print 
feature[Scan to E-Mail Print]Enter the desired e-mail checking interval.
Setting the header print 
option for the scan to e-
mail print feature[Scan to E-Mail Print][Enabled] (default): The unit will print the header 
information along with the received e-mail attachments.
[Disabled]: Deactivates this feature.
Setting the information 
for the scan to e-mail 
print feature[Scan to E-Mail Print]When you use the scan to e-mail print feature, you need 
to program the POP server settings beforehand. See 
page 34 for details.
Displaying the scan to 
e-mail print information[Scan to E-Mail Print]The information for the 30 most recently received e-
mails will be displayed.
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							10. Useful Information
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10 Useful Information U se ful  In for m at i on
10.1 Character entry
The dial keypad is used to enter characters and 
numbers.
–Press {} to move the cursor.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
–Press {Back} to erase the character or number 
highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold {Back} to 
erase all characters or numbers.
– To enter another character located on the same dial 
key, press {>} to move the cursor to the next space, 
then press the appropriate dial key.
To select characters using {V} or {^}
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select 
characters using {V} or {^}.
1.Press {V} repeatedly to display the desired 
character. Characters will be displayed in the 
following order:
1 Uppercase letters
2 Numbers
3 Symbols
4 Lowercase letters
LIf you press {^}, the order will be reversed.
2.Press {>} to insert the displayed character.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
10.2 Status of the unit
10.2.1 Using Remote Control
You can easily operate the following functions from your 
computer.
– Programming the features (page 60)
– Storing, editing or erasing items in directories (page 
46)
– Storing or erasing items for broadcast transmission 
(page 48)
– Viewing items in the journal report (page 46)
– Saving the journal report to your computer
– Viewing items in the Caller ID list (page 56)
– Storing caller information into directories (page 57)
– Saving the Caller ID list on your computer
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Remote Control]
LThe [Multi-Function Remote Control] window 
will appear.
2Select the desired tab.
LThe latest data in the unit will be displayed.
3Perform the desired operation.
LFor details about each function, click [Help].
LTo stop the operation, click [Cancel].
4[OK]
LYou can also click [Apply] to continue the next 
operation without closing the window.
5Enter the password (feature #155 on page 60). i 
[OK]
LThe new data will be transferred to the unit and 
the window will close.
Note:
LSome of the features cannot be programmed from 
your computer.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
LWhen another person is adjusting stored data in the 
unit, it may be overwritten. Make sure the unit is not 
currently being used for the same function.
KeypadCharacters
{1}1. _–[ ] { } +
/=,`: ;?|
{2}ABCa b c 2
{3}DEF d e f 3
{4}GHI g h i 4
{5}JKLj k l 5
{6}MN O mn o 6
{7}PQRSp q r s 7
{8}TUVt u v 8
{9}WX Y Z w x y z 9
{0}0@( ) < >!  #
$%&¥@^’→
{#}To switch between uppercase 
and lowercase letters.
{Flash}Hyphen
{Caller ID}To insert a space.
{Back}To delete a character. 
						

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10.2.2 Using Device Monitor
You can confirm the setting information and current 
status of the unit from your computer.
1Start Multi-Function Station.
2[Utilities] i [Device Monitor]
LThe [Device Monitor] window will appear.
3Confirm the status of the unit.
[Status]: Current status of the unit
Note:
LAdditional information (toner and recording paper 
status, unit information, etc.) will be displayed in 
[Status] tab by clicking [Advanced Information].
LYou can update the status of the unit by clicking 
[Refresh].
LIf a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor will start 
automatically and display the error information.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
10.2.3 Using the web browser (LAN 
connection only)
You can confirm the setting information and status of the 
unit from the web browser.
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Utilities] i 
[Configuration Web Page]
LYou can also access the unit by entering its IP 
address in a web browser.
2Select a category from the menu bar.
[Status]: Toner and paper information, etc.
[Device]: Current status of the unit, etc.
[Advance]: Feature settings information, etc.
[Network]: Network information, etc.
LWhen you select [Device], [Advance] or 
[Network], you can change which features are 
displayed by clicking the feature tabs at the top of 
the right frame.
3Confirm the status of the unit.
Note:
LYou can update the status of the unit by clicking 
[Reload].
10.3 Canceling the operations
You can cancel the current operation from the unit. You 
can also select the desired operation to cancel.
1{Stop}
LThe current operation will be canceled.
LIf the operation is not canceled, go to step 2.
2When a cancel confirmation message is 
displayed:
Press {Set} to cancel the operation.
When some operations are displayed:
Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the operation 
that you want to cancel. i {Set} 
						

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10.4 Changing the color 
calibration
If color printing is too dark or too light, change the color 
calibration.
1Select the desired color to change the calibration.
LTo change the color density for cyan, magenta, 
yellow and black, press {Menu}. i 
{#}{4}{8}{5}
LTo change the color calibration for cyan, press 
{Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{6}
LTo change the color calibration for magenta, 
press {Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{7}
LTo change the color calibration for yellow, press 
{Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{8}
LTo change the color calibration for black, press 
{Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{9}
2Select the desired color calibration.
{0} “-5”
{1} “-4”
{2} “-3”
{3} “-2”
{4} “-1”
{5} “0” (default)
{6} “1”
{7} “2”
{8} “3”
{9} “4”
{*} “5”
3{Set}
4Press {Menu} to exit.
Printing a color test
You can print the color test to check the color density for 
each color (page 110).
10.5 SD card
You can print files stored on an SD card and save files to 
an SD card.
This unit supports the following commercially available 
memory cards. These are referred to as SD cards in the 
operating instructions.
– SD Memory Card (up to 2 GB)
*1
– SDHC™ Memory Card (up to 32 GB)*1
– miniSD™ Card (up to 2 GB) (adaptor required)*2
– miniSDHC™ Card (up to 16 GB) (adaptor required)*2
– microSD™ Card (up to 2 GB) (adaptor required)*2
– microSDHC™ Card (up to 16 GB) (adaptor 
required)*2
*1 Equipped with a write-protect switch that can prevent 
data from being written to the card.
*2 First insert the card into the adaptor, and then insert 
the adaptor into the SD card slot. The card adaptor is 
equipped with a write-protect switch that can prevent 
data from being written to the card.
LTo ensure that the unit operates properly, we 
recommend the use of Panasonic SD cards.
Important:
LDo not remove the SD card or turn the power 
switch off while reading or writing data to avoid 
damage to the data.
LBe sure to make a backup copy of the data.
LWe are not responsible for any damages incurred 
to your SD card resulting from corrupted, or lost 
data.
LWhen the write-protect switch is in the lock 
position, it is not possible to write data to the 
card. Be sure that the switch is unlocked (1) to 
ensure correct operation.
Note:
LConfirm the SD card icon and the SD card access 
icon on the display (page 9). If the SD access icon is 
green, the SD card is working correctly.
LAn SD card is not supplied. Please purchase a 
supported SD card.
LThe access speed may be slightly different 
depending on the kind of SD card.
LFor details on the SD card, see the operating 
instructions of the SD card.
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