Panasonic Color Laser Printer Kx P8415 Setup Guide

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If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will
need to purchase one (see below) from your local
computer store or dealer. For detailed information,
see page 31 in the Reference Guide.
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 one.
Notes:
BThe actual connector on the computer may
differ depending on the manufacturer of the
computer.
BIf the...

12Push down on the metal plate until it
clicks, locking it in place.
Fan the paper, then tap it on a level
surface to avoid media jams or
skewed printing. 
Notes:
BBe careful not to leave fingerprints on the media,
which can result in a smudged print.
BReusing media (used paper or jammed paper) that
has been fed through the printer once can reduce
the life of the consumables and paper path
components.
Place the media with the print side
downunder the hooks in the tray.
The height of media should not...

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When installing the KX-P8415 software, the
following can be installed.
- KX-P8415 printer driver
- 
KX-P8415 Operating Instructions and this manual
- Acrobat Reader*1
To open and read the KX-P8415 Operating
Instructions manual on your screen, Acrobat
Reader program is needed.
- Tool to print the media test pattern
Note:
BWhen manually installing the Acrobat Reader
program, double-click the install program
ar405eng.exe*
2under the Manual folder on the 
KX-P8415 CD-ROM.
*
1 It can be selectively...

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The KX-P8415 CD-ROM includes the files for Setup
Guide and Reference Guide, Operating
Instructions, and the Acrobat Reader.
Setup Guide and Reference Guide, and Operating
Instructions are automatically installed on your
computer when installing the KX-P8415 software.
For detailed information on adjusting colors,
troubleshooting, etc., refer to the Operating
Instructions. 
To see the manual,
Click  Start  , move the pointer to
Programs, Panasonic and
Panasonic KX-P8415, then click
Operating...

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If you need to remove the KX-P8415 software,
perform the following steps.
Click  Start  , move the pointer to
Programs, Panasonicand Panasonic
KX-P8415.
Click Uninstall printer driver and
utility.
Click  Yes .
After uninstallation, restart your
system.
Turn the printer on, then the computer.
The Ready indicator on the printer starts blinking.
After approximately 3.5 minutes, “Ready” is
displayed on the printer LCD panel.
The LCD will darken to save energy when the printer
is idle for 30 minutes.It is...

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17 About Media  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
In the Media Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
On the Multi-purpose Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Printing on Transparency, Label or 
Envelope  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Automatic Duplex Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the Printer Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjusting the Color Density  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the Printer  ....

Transparency
Paper  
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Caution:
BDo notuse a media for ink jetthat may be
wrapped around the fuser roller and cause
damage.
Available media tray:
A4 Paper
A4 Transparency
Letter Paper
Letter Transparency
Legal Paper
Push down on the metal plate until it clicks,
locking it in place.
Place the media with the print side down
under the hooks in the tray.
BThe height of media should not exceed the
limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. *
1Recommended paper is as follows: 
Letter/Legal: Hammermill...

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Caution:
BDo notuse a media for ink jetthat may be
wrapped around the fuser roller and cause
damage.
nSetting media thickness switch
Because of the most reliable paper-picking for
various media weights, media thickness can be
manually selected.
Open the left side door. 
Move the switch to the desired setting.
n
Loading Media
Available media size: 91 mm x 254 mm to 
216 mm x 356 mm (3.6
²x 10²to 8.5²x 14²).
#Open the multi-purpose tray.
$Extend the media support.Insert the media with theprinting side...

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It is possible to see the following menus to configure
the printer by printing the menu map.
BTest page, Bias Adjustment, Maintenance, Image
Area, Power Saver, Network Protocol Setup*1,
Adjustment to Media, Language.
*
1This menu wil not appear if the network card is not
installed in the printer.
To print the menu map,
Press the MENU/EXITbutton on the printer
panel. Press the 
H H
/ENTERbutton.
Press the F F
/CONTINUEor G G
/CANCEL
button until the Menu Map is displayed. Press
the H H
/ENTERbutton....