Panasonic KX MB773 User Manual
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3. Printer 31 3 Printer Printer 3.1 Printing from Windows applications You can print a file created in a Windows application. For example, to print from WordPad, proceed as follows. 1Open the document you want to print. 2Select [Print...] from the [File] menu. LThe [Print] dialogue box will appear. For details about the [Print] dialogue box, click [?], then click the desired item. Note: LFor Microsoft PowerPoint ®, select [Colour] or remove the check next to [Greyscale] in the print dialogue so that coloured text will be printed in greyscale. 3Select the unit’s name as the active printer. LIf you have changed the name of the unit when installing, select that name from the list. LTo change the printer settings, proceed as follows. For Windows 98/Windows Me: Click [Properties], then click the desired tab. Change the printer settings, then click [OK]. For Windows 2000: Click the desired tab and change the printer settings. For Windows XP/Windows Vista: Click [Preferences], then click the desired tab. Change the printer settings, then click [OK]. 4Click [Print] or [OK]. LThe unit will start printing. Note: LTo stop printing from the unit, see page 69. LTo load paper, see page 18, 32. LWhen using the manual input tray, load the recording paper after step 4. LFor details about the paper specifications, see page 93.LIf a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor will be started automatically and display the error information. Setting the printer properties You can change the printer setting in step 3. We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the unit before purchasing large quantities. You can change or display the settings on the following tabs. [Basic] Paper size, media type, page per sheet, etc. [Output] Number of prints, collate, etc. [Quality] Resolution, contrast, toner save feature, etc. [Effects] Watermark, overlay. [Profile] Saving the desired settings, selecting the saved settings, etc. [Support] Version information. Note: LWhen printing from a computer, the toner save feature on the [Quality] tab overrides the unit’s toner save setting (feature #482 on page 58). MBXXX MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 31 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
3. Printer 32 3.1.1 Using the manual input tray You can print on plain paper and labels. The manual input tray is used only for printing with the computer and can hold one page at a time. When printing multiple pages, add a next page after the first page has been fed into the unit. LPlease refer to page 93 for information on recording paper. 1Adjust the width of the guides (1) to the size of the recording paper. 2Insert the paper, print-side down (2) until the unit grasps the paper and a single beep is heard. Note: LIf the paper is not inserted correctly, re-adjust the paper, or the paper may jam. LMake sure the unit grasps the recording paper as specified in step 2. The display shows the following. PAPER IN TRAY #2 FOR PC PRINTING LTo use the manual input tray, you must change the paper source in the [Basic] tab when setting the printer properties (page 31). You can also select the desired media type. To print on labels Use labels designed for laser printing. We recommend the following: Aver y ® 5160/5161/5162/5163/5164/5165/5167/5168 XEROX ® LWH100/LWH110/LWH120/LWH130/LWH140 LUse the manual input tray to print labels. LLoad label sheets one page at a time for printing, print-side down. LRemove each label after printing. LDo not use the following types of labels: – Labels that are wrinkled, damaged or separated from the backing sheet.– Any sheet of labels that has spaces in it where some of the labels have been removed. – Labels that do not completely cover the backing sheet as follows. Load the recording paper after you have started printing with the computer. 1 2 MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 32 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
4. Scanner 33 4 Sca nner Sca nner 4.1 Scanning from the unit (Push Scan) You can easily scan the document by operating the operation panel on the unit. Select following scanning modes depending on the way to use the scanned image. – Viewing using Multi-Function Viewer (Viewer) – Saving as a file to your computer (File) – Sending as an attached file to e-mail destination (E- Mail) – Using OCR software (OCR) Note: LYou can set the desired scan mode for push scan beforehand (feature #493 on page 64). LThe scanned image will be automatically saved in the folder selected by [Settings] window. LWhen scanning a document, we recommend using the scanner glass rather than the auto document feeder for better results (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only). LDo not open the document cover when scanning a document with the auto document feeder (KX- MB773/KX-MB783 only). * The pictured model is KX-MB773/KX-MB783. 4.1.1 Scan to Multi-Function Viewer 1 Set the original (page 23). 2{SCAN} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “VIEWER”. i {SET} 4For USB connection: Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “USB HOST”. i {SET} For LAN connection (KX-MB783 only): Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the computer that you want to send the scanned image. i {SET} 5If necessary, change the scanning settings (scan type / resolution / file format / brightness / contrast / scan size). Press {>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired setting. i {SET} i {START} LThe scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window after scanning. However, when you select PDF as a file format, the software that is associated to open PDF file will start. Note: LTo stop scanning, see page 69. LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP or PDF formats. LSee page 23 for document requirements. 4.1.2 Scan to save as a file 1 Set the original (page 23). 2{SCAN} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “FILE”. i {SET} 4For USB connection: Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “USB HOST”. i {SET} For LAN connection (KX-MB783 only): Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the computer that you want to send the scanned image. i {SET} 5If necessary, change the scanning settings (scan type / resolution / file format / brightness / contrast / scan size). Press {>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired setting. i {SET} i {START} LThe scanned image will be automatically saved in the folder selected by [Settings] window. To change the folder, see page 30. Note: LTo stop scanning, see page 69. LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP or PDF formats. 4.1.3 Scan to E-mail You can send the scanned image as attached file to an e-mail using e-mail software in your computer. 1Set the original (page 23). 2{SCAN} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “E-MAIL”. i {SET} 4For USB connection: Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “USB HOST”. i {SET} For LAN connection (KX-MB783 only): Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the computer that you want to send the scanned image. i {SET} 5If necessary, change the scanning settings (scan type / resolution / file format / brightness / contrast / {LOWER} {SET}{V}{^}{>}{START} {SCAN}Station keys MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 33 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
4. Scanner 34 scan size). Press {>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired setting. i {SET} i {START} LThe e-mail software will automatically start and the scanned image will be attached to a new e- mail message. Note: LTo stop scanning, see page 69. LYou can save the images in JPEG or PDF formats. To send the scanned image via e-mail server (KX- MB783, LAN connection only) You can send the scanned image as an attachment without using e-mail software. To select the e-mail destination easily, register e-mail addresses using the web browser beforehand (page 64). Important: LProgram the SMTP server setting beforehand (see page 67). 1.Set the original (page 23). 2.{SCAN} 3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “E-MAIL”. i {SET} 4.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “E-MAIL SERVER”. i {SET} 5.Enter the destination e-mail address. Using stations 1-3: Press the desired station key. Using stations 4-6: Press {LOWER}, then press the desired station key. Using navigator key: Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired destination. Using dial keypad: Press {SET}, then enter the e-mail address using the dial keypad (page 68). 6.{SET} 7.If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press {>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired setting. i {SET} i {START} Note: LIf you select black/white for the scan type, you can save the images in TIFF or PDF formats. If you select greyscale or colour for the scan type, you can save the images in JPEG or PDF formats. 4.1.4 Scan to OCR With OCR software, you can convert an image into text data that can be edited with word processor software. Readiris OCR software can be installed when installing Multi-Function Station. 1Set the original (page 23). 2{SCAN} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “OCR”. i {SET} 4For USB connection:Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “USB HOST”. i {SET} For LAN connection (KX-MB783 only): Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the computer that you want to send the scanned image. i {SET} 5If necessary, change the scanning settings (scan type / resolution / file format / brightness / contrast / scan size). Press {>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired setting. i {SET} i {START} LThe scanned image will be displayed in the OCR window after scanning. Note: LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or BMP formats. LFor detailed instructions about OCR, select [Help]. MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 34 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
4. Scanner 35 4.2 Scanning from a computer (Pull Scan) Note: LWhen scanning a document, we recommend using the scanner glass rather than the auto document feeder for better results (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only). LDo not open the document cover when scanning a document with the auto document feeder (KX- MB773/KX-MB783 only). 4.2.1 Using Multi-Function scan application By clicking an application icon, the selected application starts automatically after scanning. 1Set the original (page 23). 2Start Multi-Function Station. i [Scan] 3Click the desired application icon. LWhen you click [Custom], the pre-programmed application starts. LTo cancel scanning while the documents is being scanned, click [Cancel]. Note: LYou can change the scanning settings beforehand for each application (page 30). LBy pointing the application icon, scanning settings can be displayed as tooltip. LSee page 23 for document requirements. 4.2.2 Using Multi-Function Viewer 1 Set the original (page 23). 2Start Multi-Function Station. 3[Utilities] i [Viewer] L[Multi-Function Viewer] will appear. 4Click the [Scan] icon in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window. LThe unit’s name dialogue box will appear. 5If necessary, change the scanning settings on your computer. LTo preview the scanned image, click [Preview]. You can drag the frame to specify the scanned area. If you change the scan mode, brightness, contrast setting, etc., click [Preview] to refresh the scanned image. If you use the auto document feeder (KX- MB773/KX-MB783 only), only the first page will be previewed. When you need to refresh the scanned image, set the document to preview again. 6[Scan] LIf you preview the scanned image using the auto document feeder in step 5, set the document again and click [Scan] (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only). LThe scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window after scanning. LTo save the scanned image, select [Save As ...] from the [File] menu. LTo cancel scanning while the document is being scanned, click [Cancel]. Note: LYou can display images in applications that support TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats. LYou can save images in TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX, BMP or PDF formats. LIf the [Select...] button is displayed in the [Ta r g e t Device], click the [Select...] to select the unit from the list, then click [OK]. The [Select...] button will not be displayed when the only one printer driver has been installed. LYou can move, copy and delete a file or page. 4.2.3 Using other applications Multi-Function Station includes a TWAIN compliant scanner driver. You can also scan using other applications that support TWAIN scanning. For example, proceed as follows. 1Set the original (page 23). 2Start an application that supports TWAIN scanning. 3Select [Acquire Image...] from the [File] menu. LThe unit’s name dialogue box will appear. 4If necessary, change the scanning settings on your computer. i [Scan] LThe scanned image will be displayed in the application window after scanning. LTo cancel scanning while the document is being scanned, click [Cancel]. Note: LDepending on the application used, the appearance may differ slightly. LIf the [Select...] button is displayed in the [Ta r g e t Device], click the [Select...] to select the unit from the list, then click [OK]. The [Select...] button will not be displayed when the only one printer driver has been installed. MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 35 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
5. Copier 36 5 Copier Copy 5.1 Making a copy Illegal copies LIt is unlawful to make copies of certain documents. Copying certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy in your country. – Currency – Bank notes and checks – Bank and government bonds and securities – Passports and identification cards – Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner – Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel. Notice: LInstall your machine near a supervised area to prevent illegal copies from being made. 5.1.1 Using the scanner glass 1 If the {COPY} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing {COPY}. 2Set the original (page 23). 3If necessary, change the resolution and contrast according to the type of document. LTo select the resolution, see page 36. LTo select the contrast, see page 36. 4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). 5{START} LThe unit will start copying. 6After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset the settings you set in step 3 and 4. Note: LTo stop copying, see page 69. LYou can change the default operation mode (feature #463 on page 58) and the timer before returning to the default operation mode (feature #464 on page 58) (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only). LIf the {FAX AUTO ANSWER} light is ON, the unit can receive faxes automatically even when in the copy mode (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only). To select the resolution 1.Press {RESOLUTION} repeatedly. –“TEXT/PHOTO”: For both text and photographs. –“TEXT”: For text only. –“PHOTO”: For photographs, shaded drawings, etc. 2.{SET} Note: LYou can change the default resolution (feature #461 on page 63). To select the contrast You can adjust this setting depending on the darkness or lightness of the document. 5 levels (light to dark) are available. Press {CONTRAST} repeatedly. i {SET} Note: LYou can hold the previous contrast setting (feature #462 on page 57). {COPY} {RESOLUTION} {START}{STOP}{CONTRAST} {SET} MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 36 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
5. Copier 37 5.1.2 Using the auto document feeder (KX- MB773/KX-MB783 only) 1 If the {COPY} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing {COPY}. 2Set the original (page 23). 3If necessary, change the resolution and contrast according to the type of document. LTo select the resolution, see page 36. LTo select the contrast, see page 36. 4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). 5{START} LThe unit will start copying. 6After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset the settings you set in step 3 and 4. Note: LTo stop copying, see page 69. 5.2 More copying features LMake sure that the {COPY} light is ON. 5.2.1 To enlarge/reduce a document 1 Set the original (page 23). 2Press {ZOOM} repeatedly to select the enlargement / reduction rate that fits the size of your document and recording paper. –“ZOOM =100%” –“50%” –“200%” –“97%(LTR>A4)” –“94%(A4>LTR)” –“83%(LGL>A4)” –“78%(LGL>LTR)” LIf you select “ZOOM =100%”, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to change the enlargement / reduction rate by 1% at a time from “25%” to “400%”. You can also enter the desired percentage specifically by using the dial keys. 3{SET} 4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). i {START} 5After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset this feature. Note: LEnlargement / reduction copy is not available for quick ID copy feature (page 38), poster feature (page 39) or N in 1 feature (page 39). LYou can hold the previous zoom (enlargement / reduction) setting (feature #468 on page 63). LWhen using the scanner glass, the unit will only enlarge the right top corner of the document starting from the m mark on the unit. LWhen using the auto document feeder, the unit will only enlarge the centre of the upper part of the document. To make an enlarged copy of the bottom of the document, turn the document around, and then make a copy (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only). LYou cannot reduce the whole area of a legal size document (KX-MB263 only). {COPY}{STOP} {START} MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 37 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
5. Copier 38 Example: 150% enlarged copy Using the scanner glass (1): Using the auto document feeder (KX-MB773/KX- MB783 only): Example: 70% reduced copy Using the scanner glass (1): Using the auto document feeder (KX-MB773/KX- MB783 only):5.2.2 To copy 2-sided documents onto 1 page (Quick ID copy feature) (Scanner glass only) You can make copies of both sides of 2-sided documents and print them on the same side of paper. The documents will not be reduced to fit the recording paper, so this feature is useful for copying small sized documents such as business cards. 1Set the original (page 23). LTo make a landscape copy, set the original in landscape direction. To make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait direction. LThe scanning area changes according to the selected setting in step 3. See the following table for details. The shaded area will be scanned. 2Press {PA G E L AYO U T} repeatedly to select “QUIK ID COPY”. i {SET} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the number of original documents from “2 in 1”, “4 in 1” or “8 in 1”. i {SET} 4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the page layout from “LANDSCAPE” or “PORTRAIT”. i {SET} 5If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). i {START} LThe unit will scan 1 page. 6To continue scanning, place the next document on the scanner glass and press {SET}. Repeat this until all the documents are scanned. LThe unit will start copying. LYou can press {START} anytime to start copying. 7After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset this feature. Original document Enlarged copy Original document Enlarged copy Original document Reduced copy Original document Reduced copy 1 1 Original documentPage layout “2 in 1”“LANDSCAPE” “PORTRAIT” “4 in 1”“LANDSCAPE” “PORTRAIT” MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 38 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
5. Copier 39 Note: LYou can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 63). 5.2.3 To make a poster size copy (Poster feature) (Scanner glass only) You can make copies divided in to 4 (“2 × 2”) or 9 (“3 × 3”) sections to make enlarged copies of the individual sections. You can then glue them together to make a poster. 1Set the original (page 23). 2Press {PA G E L AYO U T} repeatedly to select “POSTER”. i {SET} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “2 × 2” or “3 × 3”. i {SET} 4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). i {START} 5After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset this feature. Note: LYou can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 63). 5.2.4 To copy several pages onto 1 page (N in 1 feature) You can save paper by copying 2, 4 or 8 pages onto 1 page. The documents will be reduced to fit the recording paper. 1Set the original (page 23). LTo make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait direction. To make a landscape copy, set the original in landscape direction. 2Press {PA G E L AYO U T} repeatedly to select “N in 1”. i {SET} 3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the number of original documents from “2 in 1”, “4 in 1” or “8 in 1”. i {SET} 4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the layout from “PORTRAIT” or “LANDSCAPE”. i {SET} 5If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). 6When using the scanner glass: 1.{START} LThe unit will scan 1 page. 2.Place the next document on the scanner glass and press {SET}. Repeat this until all the documents are scanned. LThe unit will start copying. LYou can press {START} anytime to start copying. When using the auto document feeder: {START} 7After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset this feature. “8 in 1”“LANDSCAPE” “PORTRAIT” Original documentPage layout Original documentPage layout “2 in 1”“PORTRAIT” “LANDSCAPE” “4 in 1”“PORTRAIT” “LANDSCAPE” MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 39 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
5. Copier 40 Note: LYou can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 63). 5.2.5 To collate multiple copies The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages. 1Set the original (page 23). 2Press {COLLATE} repeatedly to display “ON”. 3{SET} 4Enter the number of copies (up to 99). 5When using the scanner glass: 1.{START} LThe unit will scan 1 page. 2.Place the next document on the scanner glass and press {SET}. Repeat this until all the documents are scanned, then press {START}. LThe unit will start copying. When using the auto document feeder: {START} 6After you finish copying, press {STOP} to reset this feature. Example: Making 2 copies of a 4-page original documentNote: LThe unit will store the documents into memory while collating the copies. If memory becomes full while storing, the unit will only print out the stored pages. During poster feature 1.Set the original and enter necessary settings for poster size copy (steps 2 to 3 on “5.2.3 To make a poster size copy (Poster feature) (Scanner glass only)”, page 39). 2.Press {COLLATE} repeatedly to display “ON” and continue copying (steps 3 to 6 on “5.2.5 To collate multiple copies”, page 40). During N in 1 feature 1.Set the original and enter necessary settings for N in 1 copy (steps 2 to 4 on “5.2.4 To copy several pages onto 1 page (N in 1 feature)”, page 39). 2.Press {COLLATE} repeatedly to display “ON” and continue copying (steps 3 to 6 on “5.2.5 To collate multiple copies”, page 40). Proof set feature (KX-MB773/KX-MB783 only) To make 1 set of collate copy first, press {COLLATE} repeatedly to display “PROOF SET” (step 2 on “5.2.5 To collate multiple copies”, page 40). The unit will make 1 set of collate copy and stop temporarily so you can check whether the copy is made as you expected. If the copy is correct, press {START} to continue copying. If the copy is not correct, press {STOP} and start again from the beginning. Copy reservation You can reserve your copy; – while the unit is printing documents from your computer. – while the unit is printing received fax documents (KX- MB773/KX-MB783 only). 1.Set the original (page 23). 2.While “PC PRINTING” or “PRINTING” (KX- MB773/KX-MB783 only) is displayed, press {COPY}. 3.Make necessary settings such as number of copies, resolution, zoom features and page layout features. i {START} L“COPY RESERVED” will be displayed. The unit will start copying after the current printing job. “8 in 1”“PORTRAIT” “LANDSCAPE” Collated pages Uncollated pages Original documentPage layout 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 MB263HX_773_783EX-PFQX2807ZC-OI-en.book Page 40 Monday, August 6, 2007 11:42 AM Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals