Panasonic Digital Color Imaging Systems For Copier Dp C354 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 your machine.)
English
Model No.  DP-C354 / C264
Model No.   DP-C323 / C263 / C213
(For Copier) 
						

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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.
AccessoriesOperating Instructions (For Setting Up)
This manual contains essential information for setting 
up the machine.
Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations)
This manual contains essential information for proper 
operation of the machine.
It describes basic Copy, Print, Facsimile/Internet Fax, 
Scan/Email, and other functions.
For a more detailed explanation of each function, please 
refer to the Operating Instruction manuals included on 
two CD-ROM as illustrated below.
Operating Instructions CD
Contains manuals with detailed information for Copy, 
Facsimile/Internet Fax, Scan/Email Functions, Function 
Parameters and User Authentication.
Document Management System CD
Contains the PDMS Application Software, and manuals 
with detailed information for the Print function, and 
PDMS Application software.
Operating Instructions CD
Copy Function
Describes how to make a Color Copy with 
creative features.
Facsimile and Internet Fax 
Function
(These functions are available when the 
optional G3 Fax Board/ Internet Fax 
Module is installed.)
Describes how to send/receive a 
Facsimile/Internet Fax, or describes the 
course of action to take when a trouble 
message appears, etc.
Scan and Email Function
(Standard on DP-C354/C264, for DP-
C323/C263/C213 when the optional 
Network Scanner/Email Module, Hard 
Disk Drive, Main Memory, and Image 
Memory are installed.)
Describes how to scan, and send an Email.
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.
Document Management System CD
Print Function
Describes how to print with color, change 
default printer settings, or describes the 
course of action to take when a problem 
message appears, etc.
Application Software
Describes how to use the application 
software.
Ex: Web Device Monitor, Panafax 
Desktop, Document Manager/ 
Viewer, Client Device Monitor, 
Network Config/Add Editor, Network 
Setup Tool, Embedded Web 
Launcher 
						

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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, soft buttons on the Touch Panel 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
Basic Operation Procedure ................................................................................................. 6
Selecting the Color Mode .................................................................................................... 8
Full Color Mode ............................................................................................ “Full Color”9
Black Mode ......................................................................................................... “Black”9
2 Color Mode..................................................................................................... “2 Color”10
1 Color Mode..................................................................................................... “1 Color”12
New Color Registration ............................................................................ “Add Custom”14
Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the Density.............................................................. 16
Registering Quality Preset ......................................................................................... “Save”18
Using Quality Preset ............................................................................................... “Recall”20
Quality Adjusting.................................................................................................................. 22
Background .............................................................................. “Background Removal”24
BleedThrough.................................................................... “BleedThrough Prevention”25
Color Tone ..............................................................................................................“Tint”26
Contrast.......................................................................................................... “Contrast”27
Image Sharpness ........................................................................................“Sharpness”28
Saturation .................................................................................................... “Saturation”29
Color Balance........................................................................................ “Color Balance”30
Proof Copying .................................................................................................... “Proof Set”32
Confirming/Editing the Selected Copy Features................................... “Confirm Settings”33
Storing a Job in Memory................................................................................“Preset Jobs”34
Recalling a Preset Job Stored in Memory ........................................................................... 35
Checking the Waiting to Copy Job ............................................................ “Output Queue”36
Displaying a List of All Jobs ............................................................................................ 36
Displaying a List of Copy Jobs ........................................................................................ 36
Deleting Copy Jobs ......................................................................................................... 37
Completion Notice ............................................................................. “Completion Notice”38
Chapter 2 More Menus Features
2-Sided Copy Mode ................................................................. “2-Sided / Original->Copy”40
Basic Operation for the 2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................... 40
Copying 2-Sided original(s) Onto two separate sheets ........................................ “2 -> 1”41
Copying Facing Page Original to Two Separate Sheets ................................... “2 Page”42
From 1-Sided Originals to 2-Sided Copies using Saddle Stitch (Booklet) ....... “Booklet”43
Copying Mixed Size Originals from the ADF ....................................... “Multi-Size Feed”45
Copying Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from the ADF ........“Job Build and SADF”47
Sort Mode ..................................................................................................... “Sort / Finish”50 
						

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Zoom Mode............................................................................................... “Zoom / Effects”52
Variable Ratios .................................................................................................... “Zoom”52
Auto Zoom .................................................................................................. “Auto Zoom”54
Effect Modes ........................................................................................................................ 56
Setting a Blank Edge ............................................................................................ “Edge”56
Eliminate Dark Inner Binding Shadows ................................................................ “Book”58
Shift Image to Right, Left, Up or Down .............................................................. “Margin”59
Copying with Stamping ..................................................................................“Stamping”61
Centering ...................................................................................................... “Centering”70
Image Repeat ........................................................................................ “Image Repeat”71
Insertion Modes ................................................................................. “Insertion / Overlay”72
Add a Cover Page to Copies ...............................................................................“Cover”72
Inserts Blank/Copied Pages Between Copies ...................................... “Page Insertion”74
Inserts Blank Pages Between Transparency Film ............ “Transparency Interleaving”76
Overlay Modes..................................................................................................................... 78
Overlaying an Image Onto the Copies .............................................................“Overlay”78
Overlay Copying with Registered Image ................................................“Form Overlay”81
File Edit............................................................................................................ “File Edit”83
Chapter 3 Other Features
Making Copies with the ADF Opened.................................................................................. 88
Skyshot Mode .................................................................................................................. 88
Manual Skyshot Mode ..................................................................................................... 89
Reserving the Next Copy Job While the Current Copy Job is Progressing ......................... 90
Interrupt the Current Copy Jobs to Make an Urgent Copy .................................................. 91
Chapter 4 Appendix
Combined Copy Functions .................................................................................................. 92
Index .................................................................................................................................... 94 
						

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 Chapter 1    Basic Menu Features
Chapter 1
Basic Menu Features
Basic Operation Procedure
The machine automatically detects the original(s), and decides on which Copy Size, Black & White or 
Color Copy Mode to use. If the detection fails, manually set the settings.
1Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the 
Operating Instructions (For Basic 
Operations) of provided booklet.
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.
zIf the orientation of the original and of the 
copy paper are not the same, the original is 
copied, and the image is automatically 
rotated.
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 between 
the two settings, the copied image is 
automatically rotated by 90 degrees. 
zFor more details of Basic Menu screen, refer 
to Chapter 1, Basic Menu Features (see 
pages 8 to 39).
zWhen setting other features, refer to 
Chapter 2, More Menus Features (see 
page 40 to 87).
Ex: 2-Sided Copy, Sort/Finish, Zoom/
Effects, etc.
Face Up. Up to 85 sheets (20 lb).
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 in 
length, with the optional Fax Communication 
Board installed; the machine interprets this 
as a telephone number, and switches to Fax 
Mode and displays the Number Pad screen.
5Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key 
to return to the initial screen of the current 
active mode. 
						

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 Chapter 1    Basic Menu Features
Selecting the Color Mode
You can either copy in the machine selected color mode, or you can manually change it.
zThe default color mode settings can be changed. Refer to Copier Settings (For Key Operator) in the 
Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM.
zManually selected color mode settings will return to the default settings under the following conditions.
-If the Reset key is pressed.
- If Auto Reset Time interval has lapsed (default = 1 min).
- If the power is turned OFF.
1Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the 
Operating Instructions (For Basic 
Operations) of provided booklet.
2Press the Copy key if the machine is 
set to other function mode.
3Select “Quality Adj.”.
4Select the desired Color Mode, and 
then select “OK”.
5Enter the desired number of copies.
6Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key 
to return to the initial screen of the current 
active mode.
Full color MonochromeFull Color
Monochrome
2 Color
1 ColorMonochrome
1 Color
Ex: Full Color
•Auto:
The color original is copied in Full 
Color, and the monochrome 
original is copied in Black & White 
by automatically detecting the 
original’s color.
•Black (Monochrome) (see page 9)
•Full Color (see page 9)
•2 Color (see page 10)
•1 Color (see page 12) 
						

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 Chapter 1    Basic Menu Features
Full Color Mode
Color original can be copied in Full Color.
1Select “Full Color”, and then select 
“OK”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of 
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
zFor the following procedure, refer to steps 5 
to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page 
8).
Black Mode
Color and Monochrome originals can be copied 
in Black & White.
1Select “Black”, and then select “OK”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of 
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
zFor the following procedure, refer to steps 5 
to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page 
8).
Full Color Full ColorFull Color
Black & WhiteBlack & White
Black & White 
						

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2 Color Mode
Color original can be copied in 2 Colors, which can be achieved by using Black & another specified 
color.
The specified color can be selected from the basic colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan), 
and registered colors.
When 2 Color Mode is selected, Original Type setting selection is not available.
1Select “2 Color”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of 
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
2Select “Change Color”.
zThe color and the specified name are 
displayed.
3Select a color from the basic colors or 
custom colors, and then select “OK”.
‰When selecting a color from the basic colors.
‰When selecting a color from the custom colors.
zWhen registering a custom color, refer to New 
Color Registration (see page 14)
.
Ex: When copying a Full Color original in 
Cyan and Black.