Panasonic Digital Color Imaging Systems For Copier Dp C266 Operating Instructions

							Digital Color Imaging Systems
Operating Instructions
Before operating this machine, please carefully read this manual
and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
(Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on y\
our machine.)
English
(For Copier)
Model No. DP-C406 / C306 / C266 
						

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Operating Instructions
The following Operating Instruction manuals are included with this machine. Please refer to the appropriate manual 
and keep all manuals for future reference. If you lose the manual, contact the authorized Panasonic dealer.
AccessoriesQuick Reference Guide
Describes the basic procedures for each function, and 
introduces various settings for Copy function.
Operating Instructions (For Basic)
Describes the overview of this machine.
For a detailed explanation of functions, please refer to 
the Operating Instruction manuals included on two 
CD-ROMs as illustrated below.
Operating Instructions CD
Contains manuals with detailed information for 
Administrator Setup, User Setup, Copy, Facsimile/
Internet Fax, Scan/Email, Print functions, Function 
Parameters, User Authentication, and Maintenance.
Document Management System CD
Contains the Panasonic Document Management 
System Application software, and manuals for the 
Panasonic Document Management System Application 
software.
Operating Instructions CD
Setup Guide For Administrator
Describes how to set up the machine.
Setup Guide For User
Describes how to install the printer driver 
and application software to client PC.
Copy Function
Describes how to make a Color Copy with 
creative features.
Facsimile and Internet Fax 
Function
(The Facsimile function is available when 
the optional G3 Fax Communication 
Board is installed.)
Describes how to send/receive a 
Facsimile/Internet Fax, and describes the 
course of action to take when a trouble 
message appears, etc.
Scan and Email Function
Describes how to scan and how to send 
Email through the machine.
Print Function
Describes how to print using the Control 
Panel of the machine.
Function Parameters
Describes how to change the default 
settings of each function using the Control 
Panel of the machine.
User Authentication
Describes how to enable and use the 
User Authentication function.
Maintenance Guide
Describes how to maintain the machine, 
and the course of action to take when a 
problem message appears.
Document Management System CD
Application Software
Describes how to use the application 
software.
Ex: Printer Driver, Fax Driver, Quick 
Image Navigator, Device Monitor/
Device Explorer, Network 
Configuration and Address Book 
Editor 
						

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Conventions
Icons
The following icons are used in this manual.
Notation
The following notations are used in this manual.
IconDescription
Indicates important information that must be read in detail. 
Indicates reference information.
NotationDescription
For Keys and Buttons Hard buttons on the Control Panel are depicted as **** key, and soft buttons on the Touch 
Panel Display are depicted as “xxx”.
Ex:
Press the Start key and select “More Menus”. 
						

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features
Placing Originals.................................................................................................................. 6
How to Place Originals .................................................................................................... 6
Basic Operation Procedure ................................................................................................. 8
Copying with Preset Ratios (Reduction/Enlargement) ........................................................ 10
Selecting the Color Mode .................................................................................................... 11
Black Mode ......................................................................................................... “Black”12
Full Color Mode ............................................................................................ “Full Color”12
2 Color Mode..................................................................................................... “2 Color”13
1 Color Mode..................................................................................................... “1 Color”15
New Color Registration ............................................................................ “Add Custom”17
Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the Density........................................ “Quality Adj.”20
Registering Quality Preset......................................................................................... “Save”22
Using Quality Preset............................................................................................... “Recall”24
Quality Adjusting........................................................................................ “More Settings”25
Background Removal ............................................................... “Background Removal”27
BleedThrough Prevention ................................................. “BleedThrough Prevention”28
Tint ..........................................................................................................................“Tint”29
Contrast.......................................................................................................... “Contrast”30
Sharpness ................................................................................................... “Sharpness”31
Saturation .................................................................................................... “Saturation”32
Color Balance........................................................................................ “Color Balance”33
Proof Copying .................................................................................................... “Proof Set”34
Confirming/Editing the Selected Copy Features................................... “Confirm Settings”35
Storing a Job in Memory................................................................................ “Preset Jobs”36
Recalling a Preset Job Stored in Memory ........................................................................... 37
Checking the Waiting to Copy Job ............................................................ “Output Queue”38
Displaying a List of All Jobs ............................................................................................ 38
Displaying a List of Copy Jobs ........................................................................................ 38
Deleting Copy Jobs ......................................................................................................... 39
Completion Notice ............................................................................. “Completion Notice”40
Chapter 2 More Menus Features
2-Sided Copy Mode ................................................................. “2-Sided / Original->Copy”42
Basic Operation for the 2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................... 42
Copying 1-Sided Originals onto 2-Sided Sheets .................................................. “1 -> 2”43
Copying 2-Sided Original(s) onto Two Separate Sheets ..................................... “2 -> 1”44
Copying 2-Sided Original onto 2-Sided Sheet ..................................................... “2 -> 2”45 
						

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Copying Facing Page Original onto Two Separate Sheets ............................... “2 Page”46
Copying Facing Page Original onto a 2-Sided Sheet ....................................“Book -> 2”47
Copying Multiple Pages onto a Single Sheet (N in 1 Copy) ................................ “N in 1”49
Copying Originals with Saddle-Stitch Binding (Booklet) ...................................“Booklet”52
Copying Mixed Size Originals from the ADF .......................................“Multi-Size Feed”55
Copying Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from the ADF ....... “Job Build and SADF”58
Sort Mode ..................................................................................................... “Sort / Finish”60
Zoom Mode............................................................................................... “Zoom / Effects”64
Variable Ratios .................................................................................................... “Zoom”64
Auto Zoom .................................................................................................. “Auto Zoom”66
Effect Modes ............................................................................................. “Zoom / Effects”68
Setting a Blank Edge ............................................................................................ “Edge”68
Eliminating Dark Inner Binding Shadows ............................................................. “Book”70
Shifting Image to Right, Left, Up, or Down ........................................................ “Margin”71
Copying Mirror Image ......................................................................................... “Mirror”73
Copying with Stamping ..................................................................................“Stamping”74
Centering ...................................................................................................... “Centering”83
Image Repeat ........................................................................................ “Image Repeat”84
Copying Inverse Image..................................................................................... “Inverse”85
Insertion Modes ................................................................................... “Insertion/Overlay”86
Adding a Cover Page to Copies ..........................................................................“Cover”86
Inserting Blank/Copied Pages Between Copies ................................... “Page Insertion”88
Inserting Blank Pages Between Transparency Films ....... “Transparency Interleaving”90
Overlay Modes..................................................................................... “Insertion/Overlay”92
Overlaying an Image onto the Copies ..............................................................“Overlay”92
Overlay Copying with Registered Image ................................................“Form Overlay”95
File Edit............................................................................................................ “File Edit”97
Double Exposure ............................................................................. “Double Exposure”101
Chapter 3 Other Features
Making Copies with the ADF Opened.................................................................................. 104
Digital Skyshot Mode....................................................................................................... 104
Manual Skyshot Mode ..................................................................................................... 105
Reserving the Next Copy Job while the Current Copy Job is Progressing ....“Reverse a Job”106
Interrupting the Current Copy Jobs to Make an Urgent Copy.............................................. 107
Chapter 4 Appendix
Combined Copy Functions .................................................................................................. 108
Index .................................................................................................................................... 110 
						

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 Chapter 1    Basic Menu Features
Chapter 1
Bas i c Menu F eatur es
Placing Originals
How to Place Originals
zOn the ADF
Acceptable Paper Type
Original Size:A3, B4, A4, A4-R, A5, A5-R, FLS (8 x 13, 8.5 x 13), 5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice), 
5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice-R), 8.5 x 11 (Letter), 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R), 8.5 x 14 (Legal), 
11 x 17 (Ledger)
Paper Weight:1 sided: 50-105 g/m
2 (14-28 lb)
2 sided: 64-105 g/m2 (18-28 lb)
Notice for ADF
Do not use the following type / flawed originals.
z
Drawing papers, Transparencies, Labeling paper, Heavy weight papers, Thin Art papers, Film, Thermal papers.
zPapers which are curled, ripped, creased, folded, punched, glued, stapled, or self-adhesive.
zPressure sensitive or carbon backed papers.
zPaper which is still wet with color ink or white-out.
A3, B4, A4, A4-R, A5, A5-R, or FLS sized papers can be scanned from the ADF, but the size is not 
displayed on the Touch Panel Display.
zOn the Platen Glass
Ex:Book Original (“Book -> 2” mode) 
When copying 8.5 x 11 sized bookEx:Sheet Original
Face up. Up to 100 
sheets (20 lb/Letter)
Original Guides
Adjust the Original 
Guides to the 
original’s width.Originals can be set up to the 
Upper Limit Indicator.
Upper Limit Indicator
Upper Guide
Face down.
Align the center of the book with 
the “8.5” indication.Face down.
Align with top left corner. 
						

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Notice for Platen Glass
Align the original to the top left corner mark ( ).
zIf the original is not positioned properly, a portion of the 
original may not be copied.
zFor originals smaller than 5.5 x 8.5 (Invoice) size, 
position the original within the 5.5 x 8.5 area and select 
5.5 x 8.5.
Original Orientation
Ex:5.5 x 8.5
For Book -> 2 Copy
Ex:When copying 5.5 x 8.5 sized book, align the center of 
the book with the “5.5” indication.
Copying a thick booklet
zIf there are less than 5 mm of white margin on originals, the edge of the copied paper may get blurred in 
white. To avoid the problem, change the setting of “Digital Skyshot Mode” to “No”. For setting of 
“Digital Skyshot Mode”, refer to Copier Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function 
Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
zAfter copying a thick booklet, open the ADF and verify that the ADF Hinge was returned to original 
position in order to prevent the rear of the ADF from being raised.
zWhen copying with the ADF open, do not look directly at the exposure lamp.
Direct eye exposure can cause eye fatigue or eye injury.
zWhen copying a thick original, do not use excessive force to press it against the Platen Glass.
The Glass may break and cause injuries. 
5.58.5
11Legal
17
118.5
Legal
5.5
8.5 x 11
(Letter-R)
8.5 x 14
(Legal)
11 x 17
(Ledger)
5.5 x 8.5
(Invoice-R)
5.58.5
11Legal
17
118.5
Legal
5.55.5 x 8.5
(Invoice)8.5 x 11
(Letter)
For Portrait Orientation 
Original Guides
For Landscape Orientation 
Original Guides
5.5 x 8.5 
(Invoice)5.5 x 8.5  
(Invoice-R)
AA
5.58.5
11Legal
17
118.5
Legal
5.5
CAUTION! 
						

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 Chapter 1    Basic Menu Features
Basic Operation Procedure
The machine automatically detects original(s) and decides on the Copy Size and Color mode to use. If 
the detection fails, manually set the settings.
1Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (see page 6).
2Press the Copy key if the machine is 
set to other function mode.
3Select the required settings if 
necessary.
zThe original size is detected and a 
corresponding Copy Size is automatically 
selected.
zWhen the desired size of paper is not set in 
the Paper Trays, use the Sheet Bypass. For 
using the Sheet Bypass, refer to Adding 
Paper  in the Operating 
Instructions (For Maintenance) of provided 
CD-ROM.
zThe original’s color is detected and the 
corresponding color mode is selected 
automatically.
zIf the orientation of original does not match 
the orientation of copy paper, the image of 
original is rotated automatically and copied.
zWhen copying 8.5 x 11 size originals, 
selecting 8.5 x 11   for the Copy Size 
accelerates the continuous copying speed. 
If the orientation is not the same for both 
settings, the copied image is automatically 
rotated by 90 degrees. 
zFor more details of the Basic Menu screen, 
refer to Basic Menu Features (see pages 
10 to 40).
zWhen setting other features, refer to More 
Menus Features (see pages 42 to 102).
Ex:2-Sided Copy, Sort / Finish, Zoom/
Effects, etc.
Face up. Up to 100 sheets (20 lb/
Letter)
Face down. Align with top left 
corner. Close ADF. 
						

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4Enter the desired number of copies.
(Up to 999)
zWhen inputting a number (4 to 8 digits) with 
the optional Fax Communication Board 
installed, the machine automatically 
interprets it as a telephone number, 
switches to the Fax mode, and displays the 
Number Pad screen.
zThe number of digits interpreted as a fax 
number can be set from 4 to 8 digits in the 
Function Parameter “118 Fax Function 
Detect” (Fax/Email Settings > Fax 
Parameters). For more details, refer to Fax/
Email Settings in the Operating Instructions 
(For Function Parameters) of provided CD-
ROM.
5Press the Start key.
zTo stop the job while making copies, select 
“Stop” on the above screen. To cancel the 
job, select “Yes”.
zWhile and after making copies, the fan 
motor may spin to cool down the machine.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key to 
return to the initial screen of the currently active 
mode. 
						

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Copying with Preset Ratios (Reduction/
Enlargement)
You can easily enlarge or reduce the copy size by selecting the preset size with the Copy Size buttons.
zTo change the assigned paper size of Copy Size buttons, select “Paper/Output Tray” and modify the settings. 
For setting the paper size and media type for Paper Trays, refer to General Settings (Key Operator Mode) in 
the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
1Place original(s) in Landscape 
Orientation.
zRefer to Placing Originals (see page 6). 
2Press the Copy key if the machine is 
set to other function mode.
3Select a Copy Size.
Ex:Enlargement
Original Size: 8.5 x 11 (Letter-R)
Copy Size: 11 x 17 (Ledger)The exact ratio (%) is automatically selected.
(%)
(Legal: 8.5 x 14)
zPaper Tray will be selected according to the 
copy size.
zWhen the desired size of paper is not set in 
the Paper Trays, use the Sheet Bypass. For 
using the Sheet Bypass, refer to Adding 
Paper  in the Operating 
Instructions (For Maintenance) of provided 
CD-ROM.
4Enter the desired number of copies.
5Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key to 
return to the initial screen of the currently active 
mode.
Ex: Enlargement
8.5 x 11 (Letter-R)Ex: Reduction
11 x 17 (Ledger)
11 x 17 (Ledger)  8.5 x 11 (Letter-R)
Original
Size
(Landscape)Copy Size (Landscape)
11 x 17Legal8.5 x 115.5 x 8.5
11 x 17100776550
Legal1211007961
8.5 x 1112910010065
5.5 x 8.5200155129100