Panasonic Kx P1121 Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions
Installation
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot
equipment.
• The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures [temperature range: 5 °C to
40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)].
• The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH).
• Avoid condensation resulting from rapid changes in
temperature.
• Do not place the unit in areas with poor ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in areas with high
concentrations of dust or...

Unpacking
Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the
contents shown below is missing or damaged.
Report damage or shortages to the store from which the
unit was purchased.
Printer (KX-P1121E)Ribbon Cassette (KX-P145)Platen KnobCD-ROMInstallation ManualRemoving the Protective Paper
A  Protective paper
Installing the Platen Knob
Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of
the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft.
Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to...

Parts of the PrinterFront View
Paper support (Page 23)
Top cover
Paper feed selector
• "
" (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes
• "
" (Tractor) Fanfold paper
Head gap lever
Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead.
The lever moves in increments of 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.).
PositionUsed for1 or 2Thinner sheets3, 4, 5 and 6Thick or multiple sheets, envelopes
Parallel interface connector (Page 17)
USB connector (Page 17)
Smoked plastic cover
Operating Instructions13Before You...

Rear View
Tractors
Power switch (Page 17)
Platen knob (Page 12)
Power cord (Page 17)
Serial No. Label
Nameplate
14Operating InstructionsBefore You StartA
B
C
DE F        

Control Panel
FONT switch
Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31)
ON LINE indicator
This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE mode.
ON LINE switch
This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer.
LF/FF switch
Pressing this switch advances the paper one line at a time. Holding this switch advances the paper to the
first print line of the next page. (Page 31)
TEAR OFF switch
Pressing this switch will advance or...

Installing the Software
System RequirementsComputerIBM PC/AT ®
 or compatible machine
with a CD-ROM driveOperating
SystemWindows 2000  
/ Windows XP  
/
Windows Vista / Windows 7InterfaceUSB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics
parallel (IEEE1284 standard)
Software Installation
The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can be installed
on your computer.
Notice
•Make sure to install the software before
connecting your computer to the printer.
1. Turn on your computer and start Windows
operating system.
• Log into an...

Connecting to a
Computer
Before you connect the printer for the first time,
install the USB and Printer driver on to your
computer. For more information see "Installing the
Software (Page 16)".
Note
•If you do not have a USB or a parallel interface
cable, you will need to purchase one from your
local computer store or dealer.
1. Turn off the power switch of both the printer and
the computer.
2. When connecting with a USB cable:
Attach the USB cable ( B) from your computer
to the USB connector (...

Installing the Ribbon
Cassette
Mounting the Ribbon Cassette
1. A Turn the power on.
The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area
( A ) automatically.
Note
•The printer allows the ribbon cassette to be
mounted only in this area.
B  Open the smoked plastic cover.
2. Move the head gap lever ( A) to the (+) position.
3. Rotate the knob ( A) on the ribbon cassette to
remove any slack.
18Operating InstructionsSetupA B
A A A  

4.A Slip the ribbon ( A) between the ribbon mask
( B ) and the printhead nose ( C).
B Press down on rear of the ribbon cassette
until the wing tab ( A) snaps into place.
5. Close the smoked plastic cover.
6. Adjust the head gap lever ( A) for the thickness
of paper you are using.Operating Instructions19SetupA
B
CA B
A Position Used for
1 or 2 Thinner sheets
3, 4, 5 and 6Thick or multiple sheets or 
envelopes 1
2
3
4
5
6A  

Removing the Ribbon Cassette
1. A Turn the power on.
The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area
( A ) automatically.
B  Open the smoked plastic cover.
CAUTION
•The printhead may be hot, use caution
when cover is open.
2. Spread the wing tab ( A) and lift up the ribbon
cassette.
Handling Paper
Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices:
– Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode)
– Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode)
Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push
Mode)
1. A Turn the power on.
The PAPER OUT...