Panasonic Electronic Board Ub-8325 Operating Instructions

							Using the View Window or Whiteboard Window
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Using
-Make the current page empty after copy 
page is added:
With check mark (default setting):
The selected page of the IPB document is 
copied and the selecting page is 
automatically erased as a new page (blank 
page) by pressing the   (Copy Key). 
When selecting this option, be sure to wipe 
to clear the Interactive Panaboard screen 
after pressing the   (Copy Key).
Without check mark
:
The selected page of the IPB document is 
copied by pressing the   (Copy Key) 
and the page is left as is.
-Do not output copy page from 
Panaboard printer when Copy Key is 
pressed.:
With check mark
:
The selected page of the IPB document is 
not printed when the   (Copy Key) is 
pressed.
Without check mark (default setting)
:
The selected page of the IPB document is 
printed when the   (Copy Key) is 
pressed.
•No response:
An IPB document it not influenced even if the 
 (Advance Key) on the Interactive 
Panaboard is pressed.
3Click [OK].
Note
•The computer screen will be projected onto 
the screen of the Interactive Panaboard in 
Projector mode and because there is no 
physical size, the display unit system is only 
in pixels (dots) and cannot be changed.
•The length unit millimeter or inch is used as 
unit to represent the page size on the status 
bar, pen width and eraser size. 
						

							Using the Panasonic-DMS
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You can scan images on the screen to your computer 
by operating Panasonic-DMS.
1Click [Start], move the pointer to Programs–
Panasonic–Panasonic Document 
Management System–Document Manager.
(For Windows XP, All Programs instead of 
Programs.)
•The Panasonic-DMS software runs.
2Click the File menu, then click Select 
Source....
3Select Panaboard UB-8 USB TWAIN Driver 
and click [Select].
4Click the File menu, then click Acquire 
Image..., or click the   (scanner) icon on the 
Toolbar.
•The Panaboard Operation Panel appears.
Note
•If the Panasonic Interactive Software is 
started, the Panaboard Operation Panel 
cannot be displayed. Close the Panasonic 
Interactive Software and start it.
•When the Panaboard Operation Panel is not 
displayed, check the USB cable connection 
or the condition of the electronic board.
5Click the   (Scan) button or the 
(2-Screen Scan) button.
•Scanning starts and the scanned image will 
be displayed on the screen of the computer. 
It is also possible to start scanning using the 
 (Copy Key) or   (2-Screen Copy 
Key) on the electronic board.
6Click [Close] on the Panaboard Operation 
Panel to finish scanning.
•About the Document Manager, refer to the 
Document Management System operating 
instructions in the CD-ROM.
Note
•Dragging the Panaboard Operation Panel using 
the mouse or activating other software programs 
during scanning may cause scanning troubles.
Using the Panasonic-DMS
Scanning 
						

							Using the Panasonic-DMS
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Using
It is possible to perform the same operations as with the electronic board control panel (page 16) from the following 
Panaboard Operation buttons.
Note
•While the Panaboard Operation Panel is displayed, the   (Copy Key) and   (2-Screen Copy Key) on 
the electronic board control panel are used for scanning images into the computer.
Panaboard Operation Panel
PanelNameDescription
Contrast/
Remaining Film 
Indicator
This lamp indicator notifies the user when the time to replace the 
thermal transfer film is approaching (estimated) and of the contrast used 
during scanning or copying.
Indicator off:  Normal scanning or copying contrast
Indicator on:  Darker than normal scanning or copying contrast
Indicator flashing*: Almost time to replace the thermal transfer film
(Note that only about 15 more sheets may be 
copied when this indicator starts flashing.)
Replacement film (UG-6001) is separately 
available from the dealer where you purchased 
your unit.
* The flashing indicator will go out after the power is turned off, or 
the printer has been opened and closed. (When copying is per-
formed, this indicator will begin flashing again.)
Contrast ButtonEach time this button is pressed, the unit will alternate between normal 
and dark contrast modes (Normal/Dark).
2-Screen Scan 
ButtonThis button scans the front and back of the screen on a single page.
Multi-Copy/
Error Indicator
This indicator displays the number of copies to be made. The display 
changes each time the Multi-Copy/Stop Button is pressed.
Example: 1 →  2 →  ··· →  9 →  1 →  ···
When an error occurs, a flashing symbol will appear in this display to 
indicate the error status. (See page 80.)
Multi-Copy/Stop 
Button
When making multiple copies, press this button until the desired number 
of copies is displayed on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator. This button can 
also be pressed to stop copying while executing multiple copies.
•The display changes as shown below each time the screen is copied. 
After reaching 0, the display will reset to 1.
Example: 5 →  4 →  3 →  2 →  1 →  0 →  1 
(Number is counted down.)
* If scanning, the setting 1 to 9 for the number of copies is ignored.
Scan ButtonThis button scans the screen.
Advance ButtonClicking this button advances the screen from right to left.
2-Screen Copy 
ButtonThis button causes the front and back of the screen to be copied on a 
single sheet of paper. 
						

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To print documents from the computer to the printer, select the Print menu of the application software and select the 
printer name set when installing.
The standard printer name is “Panaboard-UB8 USB Printer (A4/Letter
 *)”.
* A4 or Letter changes with the models.
Note
•The Multi-Copy/Error Indicator flashes when printing.
After printing, all the panel keys are disabled until the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator lights.
•You cannot stop printing after printing starts. Do not attempt to stop printing.
•Do not turn off the power of the electronic board or unplug the USB cable before printing finishes. It may cause 
the computer operation to become unstable.
•A maximum 9 copies are available.
•The output port can hold up to 10 sheets of copied paper. (Note that exceeding the output port’s capacity may 
result in paper jams.)
•The Contrast Key is not effective for adjusting the contrast of print.
•When printing almost black pages continuously uniform color density and light line streaks may appear. In such 
a case, try again after waiting a while.
•When the unit falls in abnormal condition during printing, printing jobs (jobs in the spooler) may be lost. In such 
a case, print again.
Copy ButtonThis button causes the screen to be copied.
Status Box
The status box displays the status of the TWAIN driver and the 
electronic board.
Stand by: The electronic board is stand by.
Both of the Panaboard Operation Panel and the electronic 
board control panel are operational.
Rotating: The electronic board is rotating the screen.
Copying: The electronic board is copying the screen.
Scanning: The electronic board is now scanning the images on the 
screen.
Converting: Indicates that the image data is being converted so that the 
computer will be able to display the scanned data.
Busy: The electronic board is processing jobs.
Error: An error has occurred with the electronic board.
About ButtonClick to display information about the TWAIN driver.
Close ButtonClick to close the Panaboard Operation Panel.
Printing
PanelNameDescription 
						

							Daily Care and Maintenance
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Help
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the 
power plug when cleaning outside and inside the 
unit.
Gently wipe the screen film and unit with a water-
dampened cloth that has been thoroughly wrung.
Note
•Use a commercially available white board 
cleaner for hard-to-erase stains. 
(SANFORD® EXPO® white board cleaner 
etc.)
If you accidentally write on the screen with an 
oil-based marker, wipe with a small amount of 
ethyl alcohol.
•Do not use thinner, benzine or cleaners 
containing abrasives as this may result in 
discoloration.
•Do not wipe the screen film with a dry cloth as 
this may generate a static charge.When the erasing surface of the eraser becomes dirty, 
hold down the sheet under the top sheet with your 
finger and peel off the dirty sheet (white or gray sheet) 
by pulling in the direction of the arrow.
Note
•Be sure to peel off only one sheet; white or 
gray sheet of the eraser.
•When the eraser becomes thin, make sure 
that the corners of the eraser do not strike the 
screen during erasing as this may damage 
the screen.
If black streaks appear on the copy, clean the printer 
head and the platen roller.
If paper jams occur frequently, clean the pick-up roller.
1
Push down the printer open lever and open the 
printer door.
Daily Care and 
Maintenance
Cleaning the Screen and the Unit
Caring for the Eraser
Cleaning the Printer Head, 
Platen Roller and Pick-up 
Roller
White or gray 
sheet
Printer door
Help 
						

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2
Dampen the tip of a cotton-tipped swab in ethyl 
alcohol and gently wipe the printer head.
Note
•Never touch the printer head or the 
surrounding area with your hands as this may 
disable copying.
3
Remove the thermal transfer film with both 
hands and carefully wipe any dirt or stains off 
the platen roller and pick-up roller.
•For details on removing the thermal transfer 
film, see page 22.
•Dampen a soft cloth with neutral kitchen 
cleaner diluted in water, wring the cloth 
thoroughly, and wipe the entire surface of the 
rollers while rotating them. If this does not 
remove all dirt, wipe with a cloth dampened 
with ethyl alcohol.
4
Install the thermal transfer film in its original 
position and close the printer door.
•For details on installing the thermal transfer 
film, see pages 18.
•Close the printer door firmly until a click is 
heard.
Note
•If “ ” is still flashing after closing the printer 
door, make sure that the thermal transfer film 
has been installed properly and tightened.
•The printer door should be closed to make 
copies properly. Confirm both latches are 
locked. Clean the Printer Head  
Cotton-tipped swab
Printer head
(Gold)
Clean the Platen Roller and the 
Pick-up Roller 
Pick-up roller
Platen roll
er
Latches 
						

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Help
As the lifetime of the batteries in the Electronic Pen or 
the Electronic Eraser comes near to the end, the 
message “Low Battery” appears on the computer 
screen to which the electronic board is connected 
using interactive functions. When this message 
appears, get new batteries ready and replace the old 
ones as soon as possible.
When replacing batteries, remove the old batteries and 
replace according to step 1 under “Setting the 
Electronic Pen” on page 25 in the case of the 
Electronic Pen or according to “Setting the Electronic 
Eraser” on page 26 in the case of the Electronic 
Eraser. Continued use of low batteries may result in a 
shifting of position or malfunction.
If the cloth of the Electronic Eraser becomes dirty with 
erased markings, replace with a new eraser cloth 
according to “Replacing the Eraser Cloth” on page 26.
Replacing the Batteries in the 
Electronic Pen and the 
Electronic Eraser
Replacing the Cloth of the 
Electronic Eraser
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contidas neste produto poderão 
ser dispostas em lixo doméstico. For Brasil
For Taiwan (台灣) 
						

							Troubleshooting
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Treat problems according to the information given in the table below. If problems still persist, call your dealer for 
service.
Troubleshooting
SymptomCare and RemedySee
Page
Power switch is on but the 
indicator is off.Check that the power plug is securely plugged in.
(If the indicator still does not light, turn the power off and on again.)–
Copied copy paper will not come 
out.The unit is out of copy paper or thermal transfer film. (The Error 
Indicator flashes “ ” or “ ”.)
Insert copy paper or replace the thermal transfer film.19
22
The printer door is open. (The Error Indicator flashes “ ”.)
Close the printer door firmly until a click is heard.19
The paper cover is open.
Close the paper cover firmly until a click is heard.20
Paper is jammed in the printer. (The Error Indicator flashes “ ”.)
Open the printer door and remove the jammed paper.23
The platen roller and pick-up roller are dirty.
Open the printer door and wipe the platen roller and the pick-
up roller to clean them.75
Nothing is printed on the paper or 
copies are faint or blurred.The markers for interactive (small) are used.
Use the markers (big).–
The writing on the screen is too thin or light.
Make thicker, darker lines or change to a new marker.–
The printer door is slightly open.
Close the printer door firmly until a click is heard.19
Black streaks or blank (unprinted) 
spots appear on the copy (copy 
paper is dirty).The printer head or platen roller is dirty.
Open the printer door and clean any dirt off the printer head 
and platen roller.75
The thermal transfer film is wrinkled because it was set in place 
without removing excess slack.
Rewind the used portion of the thermal transfer film to remove 
the excess slack, then reattach it.18
A black or white horizontal line 
appears, or the page prints in 
black or blank.The unit is in strong sunlight or strong lighting.
Change the direction of the screen or block the light.–
The screen does not advance 
when the Copy, Advance or 
Reverse Key is pressed.Static electricity was generated when the screen film was wiped.
Turn off the power and slowly move the screen by hand.–
Contrast/Remaining
Film Indicator flashes.The time to replace the thermal transfer film is approaching. (Only 
about 15 more sheets may be copied.)
Prepare a new replacement film (UG-6001).22
When connecting a USB cable 
after installing the driver, the 
warning message is displayed to 
require the Panaboard UB-8 
Driver Disk.The necessary file is not found in Windows 98.
Click the location’s box and select the pass 
“UB-8\UsbDrv\Win98-Me” in the pull down menu.– 
						

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Help
The software installed before is 
deleted from the Programs menu 
or cannot be used after installing 
the Panasonic-DMS.After the existing Panasonic-DMS software is uninstalled, the new 
Panasonic-DMS is installed.
Install the new Panasonic-DMS again as follows.
1. Uninstall the current Panasonic-DMS.
2. Install the old Panasonic-DMS.
3. Install the new Panasonic-DMS in the same folder with the 
old one.30-31
Panasonic Document 
Management System menu is 
remained in the Programs menu 
even if Panasonic-DMS is 
uninstalled.The old Panasonic-DMS is not uninstalled if the old version of the 
Panasonic-DMS has been installed before installing the new one.
Uninstall the old Panasonic-DMS from the Add / Remove 
Programs of the Control Panel. (Refer to “Removing the 
Panasonic-DMS Software” on page 31 and remove 
Panasonic-DMS instead of Panaboard UB-8 Software.)31
The USB driver or printer driver 
does not work properly 
immediately after the installation 
of the software.The Panaboard has not been registered in [Control Panel]–
[Scanners and Cameras] and [Printers].
Uninstall the software (refer to “Removing Drivers / Interactive 
Panaboard Software” on page 31) and install the software 
again (refer to “Installing Drivers / Interactive Panaboard 
Software” on page 28).28
31
The computer does not recognize 
the electronic board.Check that the electronic board is in the condition that enables 
operation or that the USB cable is connected properly.–
The electronic board is connected via a USB hub.
Do not connect via a USB hub.–
When the interactive function is used, communication port setting 
is not appropriate.
Change communication port setting according to “Setting the 
Communication Port” on page 35.35
The Electronic Pen position may 
shift when the Projector mode is 
used.The projection position shifts.
Calibrate to reposition the projected image on the screen.33
Data written on the electronic 
board may disappear from the 
electronic board screen and the 
computer screen or its position 
may shift when the interactive 
function is used.•Use the Electronic Pen inclined at an angle.
•Direct sunlight or strong light is striking the screen.
•A remote controller is being aimed at the receiver on the 
electronic board.
•The side of the electronic board is placed near the wall, or the top 
of the electronic board is placed near the ceiling.
•The electronic board is placed near the vents of an air 
conditioner.
•The receiver of the electronic board is blocked by a hand or other 
object.
•The transmitter of the Electronic Pen or the Electronic Eraser is 
covered with your hand.
•Two or more the Electronic Pens or the Electronic Eraser are 
used at the same time.
•If the position shifts for reasons other than the above, adjust the 
position according to “Adjusting the Shifted Position” on page 36.–
Unnecessary streaks not written 
are displayed on the computer 
screen when the interactive 
function is used.Do not do the followings near the electronic board while using the 
interactive function.
•Exchanging markers for interactive (small) of the Electronic Pen
•Setting or removing a marker cap of the Electronic Pen
•Pushing the point of the Electronic Pen– 
						

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The following table describes the meaning of each of the symbols which may flash in the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator.
If other indications appear, call your dealer.
Detection of the marker color of 
the Electronic Pen does not work 
well when the Whiteboard mode 
of the interactive function is used.The marker for interactive (small) is not securely set.
Rotate the pen holder lever to the release position, and then 
return the pen holder lever to the lock position while inserting 
the marker until you hear a buzzing sound.25
The proprietary marker for interactive (small) is not set into the pen 
holder.
Use the proprietary markers for interactive (small). 82
The message Low Battery 
appears on the computer screen.Replace batteries of the Electronic Pen or the Electronic Eraser 
which have “Low Battery” message displayed. 25
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Meanings of Error Codes
IndicationCauseRemedySee
Page
(Error)Data transfer error Connect the USB cable securely. 25
(Screen)The screen will not move.Turn off the power and slowly move 
the screen by hand.–
(door)The printer door is not closed 
securely.Close the printer door securely. 19
(Jam)Paper jamOpen the printer door and remove 
the jammed paper.23
(ribbon)The thermal transfer film is slack, has 
run out or is not installed.Remove the slack from the thermal 
transfer film, replace or install the 
thermal transfer film.18
22
(Paper)Out of paper Load copy paper. 19
(Scanner Failure)The scanner or screen is in strong 
sunlight or strong lighting.Change the direction of the screen or 
block the light.–