Panasonic Color Laser Printer Kx P8415 Setup Guide

Setup Guide 
Model No. KX-P8415
Color Laser Printer
and Reference Guide   
Setup Guide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before You Start
Setup
Reference Guide  . . . . . . . . . . .17
Loading Media
Settings and Printing
Maintenance
Appendix
This manual includes Setup Guide and Reference Guide.
Setup Guide: describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer
and necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the printer.
Reference Guide:describes the...

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End-User License Agreement
THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU
AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS
AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET
OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM. OPENING THE
PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not
agree to these terms and conditions, return the
unopened packet and the other components of the
Panasonic product to the place of purchase and
your money will be refunded. No refunds will be
given for the products that have an...

End-User License Agreement  . . . . .2
For Your Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . .8
Minimum Space Requirements  . . . .8
Power Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Unpacking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Part Names  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting Up the Printer  . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting the Printer to 
a Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Caution
This printer utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Warning
Make sure that the printer is installed in a well
ventilated room so as not to increase density of
ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavier than air, it
is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated.
The printer weighs approximately 49.2 k
g{108.4
lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. Turn the
power off and...

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CAUTION:HOT SURFACE
INSIDE
ATTENTION:SURFACE
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CI-INTERIEUR
VORSICHT:HEISSE FLÄCHE
INTERN
ATENCION:SUPERFICIE
CALIENTE
EN EL INTERNO
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE INSIDE
CAUTION:HOT SURFACE BELOWATTENTION:SURFACE CHAUDE CI-DESSOUSVORSICHT:HEIßE OBERFLÄCHE DARUNTERATENCION:SUPERFICIE CALIENTE ABAJO
Caution Labels
(220-240 V equipment)
CLASS
KLASSE
CLASSE
CLASE1 LASER PRODUCT
1 LASER PRODUKT
1 LASER PRODUIT
1 LÁSER PRODUCTO
Before You Start
Setup Guide 

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FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA
This mark shows that the product complies with AS/NZS 3548.
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...

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To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:
BLiquids near the equipment
BUnstable or unlevel surfacesBDirectly in front of air
conditioning vents
Cautions
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 temperature
BAreas of poor ventilation
BAreas of high dust or chemical
fume concentration...

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Based on the IEEE P1284-B standard 
(An ECP compatible parallel port is recommended for
Windows 95 and Windows 98. To turn on the ECP
mode, use the computer’s BIOS setup. Refer to the
computer’s manual for details.)
System Requirements
PC
Minimum Space Requirements
Left Right
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 rear of
the unit).
BDo not use an extension cord.
BDo not use a line conditioner,...

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Make sure that all accessories shown below were
provided and have not been damaged. Report
damage or shortages to the reseller from which the
units were purchased. Page 3 includes 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.
Unpacking
Toner cartridges...

10#Open the front door.
$Turn the upper green lever
clockwise until it stops and the
arrows are aligned. (This tightens
the internal belts to ready the unit
for printing.)
Close the front door.
Remove the adhesive tape and lower
the output tray.Remove the shipping cover from the
toner cartridge.
Caution:
BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the
toner cartridge.
Notes: 
BSave all packing material for shipping purposes.
BThe toner cartridges that are shipped with the
printer are starter toner...