Panasonic Color Laser Printer Kx P8410 Operating Instructions

							31 Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purpose
tray.
The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the left guide, or it
may cause a media jam.
Adjust the media guides to the media size.
Use the printer driver to select the multi-purpose tray.
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Setup
nLoading an Envelope
Do not insert more than one envelope at a time. Only black text can be printed
on envelopes. For more detailed information on envelopes, refer to page 158.
Set the media thickness switch ( +P. 29).
Adjust the media guides to the width of the envelope.
Insert the envelope with the short end entering the printer first
and the printing side facing up. The edge where the stamp is
located enters the printer last.
Use the printer driver to select Envelope in the Paper size menu
and the Paper source menu.
nLoading Labels
For detailed information on labels, refer to page 157.
Set the media thickness switch ( +P. 29).
Adjust the media guides to the width of the label sheets.
Insert the label sheets in the multi-purpose tray with the printing
side up and the top of the sheets enter first.
The height of labels should not exceed the limit mark on the guide.
Use the printer driver to select Label.
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Only one PC can be directly connected to your printer.
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Connecting the Printer to a Computer 
						

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If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your
local computer store or dealer ( + P. 161 for Parallel Interface specifications).
Make sure the computer, printer and the other connected
peripheral devices are turned off.
Connect the parallel interface cable to the computer’s parallel
interface connector and the printer’s parallel interface connector.
Notes:
BThe actual connector on the computer may differ depending on the
manufacturer of the computer.
BIf the cable is connected to the PC via a printer buffer or selector, the printer
may not print.
Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an AC
outlet.
Setup
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Computer’s parallel
interface connector
Using a Parallel Interface Cable 
						

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Note for Terminator setting:
BThe printer must be the last device in the chain. The terminator setting of all
other devices in the chain must be off.
Make sure the computer, printer and the other connected
peripheral devices are turned off.
Connect the SCSI cable to the computer’s SCSI connector and
the printer’s SCSI connector.
BA SCSI-2 board must be installed in the computer.
If you do not have a SCSI-2 board or a SCSI interface cable, you will need to
purchase one from your local computer store or dealer ( + P. 15, 162 “SCSI
Interface” specifications).
Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the printer is 1 (default setting).
BIf you have other devices connected to the computer, make sure that each
SCSI device has a different ID No.
BTo change the printer’s ID No., use the ID No. switches (#1, #2, #3) located
on the back of the printer. Also refer to Table 1 on page 37.
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ON
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Computer’s SCSI
interface connector
Using a SCSI Cable 
						

							36Make sure the terminator switch (#4) of the printer is set to ON
(default setting).
Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an AC
outlet.
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nSetting the SCSI ID Number
In most cases, there is no need to change the default settings.
However, if you have other peripheral devices connected in a SCSI chain, check if
their ID numbers conflict with that of the printer. Be sure to choose an unassigned ID
number.
ID number can be changed by using the SCSI ID No. switches (#1, #2, #3) [ + Table
1 below].
Table 1
nSetting the Terminator
The terminator setting can be changed by using the terminator switch (#4).
Terminator ON:
Terminator OFF:
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ID No.SCSI ID No. switches
#3
0
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7#1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
#2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ONOFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
SCSI ID No.
switches
Terminator switch
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							38Turn ON the printer, then the computer.
#The READY indicator on the printer starts flashing and
“Initializing”is displayed on the printer LCD panel.
$After approximately 5 minutes, the printer’s READY indicator
is illuminated and “Ready”is displayed on the printer LCD
panel.
The printer is ready for printing.
Note:
BWhen you power on your system for the first time, if “New Hardware Found” is
displayed on the computer screen, refer to page 43
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Power On
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Setup
Printing a Test Page From the Printer Panel
The test page provides general information on printer settings and configuration.
Make sure the printer is ready and paper is loaded. Use the following procedure to
print a test page.
Press the MENU/EXITbutton to enter the MenuMode.
Press the ENTERbutton.
Press the ENTERbutton again.
The printer will start printing a configuration page.
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Menu Mode
Test Page
Test Page
Configuration Page
Panasonic Color Laser Printer
Model Name
Printer Rom Version No.
Installed Memory
Installed Cassette
< Panel Settings >
System Setting
Maintenance
Color Calibration:
 KX-P8410
:V0XX :  XXXXXX 
: 008 MBytes
:
Media Tray - Letter
Energy Staron
Auto Continueoff
Data Time Out off
Page Count 0000000000
Color Imaging Unit000%
Transfer Unit 000%
Fuser Unit000%
Oil Supply Roll 000%
OFFSET
00
CYAN00
MAGENTA00
YELLOW 00
BLACK 00
(C) 1996-1997 Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co.,Ltd.
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Setup
Installing the KX-P8410 Software
The KX-P8410 software installation will create the following.
BPrinter driver for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 ( + P. 41, 42, 45)
BStatus Display for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 ( + P. 142)
Note:
BIf you are using Windows 3.1, disable or uninstall any application software’s
printer status to prevent conflicts with the KX-P8410 Status Display for
Windows 3.1.
BWhen reinstalling the KX-P8410 software, do it immediately after restarting
Windows.