Panasonic Color Laser Printer Kx P8415 Setup Instructions

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About Media  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
For Media Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
For Multi-purpose Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Loading Media  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Media Tray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4...

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Ports Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000)  . . . . . . . . . . .44
Sharing Tab (Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000)  . . . . . . . . .45
Color Management Tab (Windows 2000)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Printing on Transparency 
(using Optional Transparency Tray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope 
(using Multi-purpose Tray)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Schema for Color Printing  . . . ....

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To print a document on a transparency using the Transparency tray, see “Printing on Transparency
(using Transparency Tray)” on page 49.
*
1Recommended paper is as follows: 
Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 
g
/m2(24 lbs.)
A4: 4CC 80 g
/m2
About Media
MediaDescription
Laser paper*
1
TransparencyB&W: 60 to 105g/m
2(16 to 28 lbs.)
Color: 75 to 105g/m2(20 to 28 lbs.)
3M CG3710
About Media
For Media Tray
For Multi-purpose Tray
MediaDescription
Laser...

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The printer is shipped with a media tray (Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. Besides them, the
following media can be used with five different trays.
Each tray is designed and labeled for only paper or transparency. If you load the incorrect media type
in a tray, it may cause a jam.
NOTE
BIf you have the 2nd Cassette Feeder installed:
¾If you wish to use the automatic cassette-switching feature (a large print job, for
example), make sure that all trays...

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1Pull the media tray out of the printer.
To use an appropriate media tray, always check the label indication on the tray.
2Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place.
3Fan the media (paper/transparencies), 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 that has been fed through the printer once (for...

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4Place the media with the print side downunder the hooks in the tray.
The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam.
NOTES
B
Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first.
BDo not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may
cause a jam.
BWhen using transparency (3M CG3710), be sure to use the transparency tray and load it
with the leading tape side...

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The multi-purpose tray (MPT) serves as an additional tray for loading any type of media that ranges in
size from 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3.6²x 10²to 8.5²x 14²).
n Setting media thickness switch:
Because of the most reliable paper-picking for various media weights, media thickness can be
manually selected.
1Open the left side door. 
2Move the media thickness switch to the desired setting.
3Close the left side door.Loading Media
Using the...

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n Loading Media:
1Set the media thickness switch.
2#Open the multi-purpose tray.
$Extend the media support.
3Separate the media guides to the approximate width of the media.
4Fan the media, and then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or
skewed printing.
NOTES
BReusing media that has been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams) can
reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components.
BWhen printing legal size using the...

5Insert the media with the printing side upinto 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.
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Loading Media
Taped side facing down
(3M  CG3710)
PaperTransparency
Envelope
Short-end
NOTES
BPlace only one envelope in the multi-purpose tray at a time. 
BWhen a wrinkle occurs, try printing with the flap inserted inside the
envelope as shown in figure.
Confirm the setting of the...

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6Adjust the media guides to the media size.
7Use the printer driver to select the multi-purpose tray and media type.
(Refer to “Paper Tab” on page 34).
NOTE
BWhen using transparency with leading tape, remove the tape after printing.
The image (print area) is printed a bit smaller than the media size. You may need to adjust the page
margins in the application software to match the print area.
For detailed information, refer to Specifications.
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