Panasonic Color Laser Printer Kx P8410 Operating Instructions

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FOR USERS IN U.K.
IMPORTANT:
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY
This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each for your safety and convenience. A 13
amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark           or the BSI mark           on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you...

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To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:
Cautions
Before You Start
BLiquids near the equipment BUnstable or unlevel surfacesBDirectly in front of air
conditioning vents BDirect exposure to sunlight
BExtremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10˚C to
32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)]
BExtremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH)
BCondensation due to rapid change of temperatureBAreas of poor ventilation
BAreas of high dust or chemical...

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Before You Start
nStatic Electricity Damage
To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface,
such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component.
BThe interface connectors : SCSI, parallel and optional network
BElectrical components, connectors inside the printer and any components on the optional board (RAM
Expansion Board or Ethernet Card)
BThe connector pins on the optional 2nd cassette feeder for the printer
nInterface...

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Before You Start
Features
The KX-P8410 Color Laser Printer provides fast, high-quality color printing on plain
paper, plus the ease of operation and high performance you expect from a laser
printer.
Some of its features include:
nHigh quality
Resolution
Maximum 1200 dpi*
(*with SIMM options installed)
nHigh speed 
Continuous printing on letter size/A4 size paper
Full-color mode:  Maximum 3.5 ppm (pages per minute)
Monochrome mode:  Maximum 14 ppm
nEasy operation
Printer driver
Easily print full-color...

One of the following can be used:
nParallel interface requirement
nSCSI interface requirements
SCSI cable
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SCSI-2 (FAST SCSI) compatible ( +
P. 162)
Interface
ASPI managerASPI Manager is required. 
(Refer to the SCSI-2 board manual.)
Before You Start
System Requirements
PC
Interface
To operate the KX-P8410 effectively, see the following.
CPU: More than Pentium or Pentium PRO
(133 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.)
Operating System: Windows
Ò3.1*1, Windows 95*2or Windows NTÒ4.0*3
(Intel Only)
RAM: 16 MB...

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Before You Start
Minimum Space Requirements
Power Source
BThe voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the
voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the back of the unit).
BDo not use an extension cord.
BDo not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may
cause a machine error.Left RightRear
35 cm (13.8²)
Controller Board 
Opening Space 45 cm (17.7²) 
Multi-Purpose Tray
Opening Space
60 cm (23.6²) 
Front cover opening space50 cm (19.7²)...

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Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not been
damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the unit was
purchased. Page 3includes an area for recording important information such as the
name of reseller, serial number, and date of purchase.
Note:
BSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and
transporting of the unit. They have been specifically designed to protect the
equipment during shipment.
Before You Start
Unpacking...

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nFront side view
nRear side view
Front door
( +P. 21)Printer panel ( +P. 19)
Imaging unit
( +P. 21)Fuser
( +P. 109)
Power switch
( +P. 38)Right side door 
( +P. 23, 114)
Output tray ( +P. 22)
Media tray ( +P. 25)
SCSI connector ( +P. 35)
Multi-purpose tray (MPT)
( +P. 29) SCSI ID NO. and 
terminator switches ( +P. 37)
Left side door ( +P. 29)
[Media thickness
switch* ( +P. 29)]
Parallel interface
connector ( +P. 34)AC inlet
( +P. 34, 36)
Before You Start
Part Names
* Accessible by opening
the left...

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MENU
/EXIT
CONTINUE CANCELENTERREADY
ERORR
Before You Start
Printer Panel Overview
#LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
The printer LCD has two 24-character lines to display the printer’s status/error
messages or menu settings.
$MENU/EXIT button
BWhen the printer is ready, pressing this button enters the Menu mode.
BPressing this button exits the Menu mode.
%I I
/CANCEL button
BPressing this button for 2 or more seconds cancels the data in the printer.
BWhen the printer is in the Menu mode, pressing...

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Before You Start
(ERROR indicator (orange)
BON: an internal error (Call for Service Error) has occurred.
BBlinking: user correctable error, such as media jam, open door, or a missing
replaceable component (e.g. Toner) has occurred.
)READY indicator (green)
BON: the printer is ready for operation.
BBlinking: the printer is warming up or in the Menu mode.
BBlinking fast: the printer is printing.