Panasonic Kx P1121 Operating Instructions Manual

Selecting a Character 
Font
You can select any one of the character fonts by
pressing the FONT switch on the Control Panel.
The combination of FONT indicators show the current
character font status.
· Press and release FONT
Note •You must be in PROGRAM (both FONT
indicators are off) to allow your software to
control your font selection.
Feeding Paper
You can adjust the paper position by using the control
panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE
mode or when the printer is not printing in the ON...

Periodic MaintenanceThe printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its
life. The following periodic measures are recommended:
• Cleaning the unit is the most important action the user can perform.
The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment.
– Turn the power OFF.
– Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercial cleaner on the cloth, do not spray
directly on the printer.
– Remove the top and the smoked plastic...

TroubleshootingMost problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling.
The following table will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the more common problems. If you
need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased.SymptomPossible CauseProbable SolutionInk smears.Head gap lever is not in the
proper position.Move the lever toward the lower
position (+) until ink does not
smear. (Page 13)Printout is faint.Head gap lever...

SymptomPossible CauseProbable SolutionPrintout is double-spaced.Auto LF is ON.Set Auto LF to OFF.
(Page 27)Keeps printing on the same line.Computer is not sending a LF
command.Set Auto LF to ON.
(Page 27)Both of the FONT LEDs are
blinking just after turning on the
power.There is an electrical
malfunction.Consult your dealer.Wrong Character Set prints.Wrong Character Set is
selected.Set the Character Set as required.
(Page 25)When printing on custom fanfold
paper, the print position shifts
after the...

Printer SpecificationsPower requirements:
Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.
Frequency:Current:Interface:USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard)Print fonts:3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron)
3 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige)Software emulation:Epson LQ-850IBM Proprinter X24EBuffer:64K (When Download buffer is disabled)Character sets:96 ASCII characters,
96 Italic ASCII characters,
38 International characters — 14 countries,
158 IBM-PC special...

Printing direction:Text printing: Bi-Directional
Bit Image printing: Uni-Directional & Bi-DirectionalLine feed time:Approx. 100 ms
[with 4.2 mm ( 1
/6  in.) line feeding]Paper Feed:Push Tractor feed (with fanfold paper)
Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes)Operating environment:Temperature: 10 °C–35 °C (50 °F–95 °F)
Humidity: 30–80 % RH (Please allow the printer to stabilize at room
temperature within the operating temperature range before operation)Storage environment:Temperature: -20 °C–60 °C...

Paper SpecificationsPaper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.
Fanfold Paper Width:  102–254 mm (4–10 in.)
Quality and number of sheets:Type of paperSheets
Weightin lbsin g/m²Fine-quality paper116–2460–90Non-carbon2–411–14 (17 *1
)41–53 (64 *1
)Multi-layered with carbon211–14 (17 *1
)41–53 (64 *1
)
*1 Only for the last sheet
Note
•In multi-layered paper with carbon, the carbon is equivalent to a sheet of paper.
• "Weight in pounds" represents the...

Printing AreaFanfold PaperFanfold PaperA25.4 mm (1 in.)B17.8 mm (0.7 in.)C8.38 mm (0.33 in.)D25.4 mm (1 in.)A.Value A indicates the area near the paper perforations where the quality may not be optimum.B.Value B indicates the maximum distance between the sprockets and first printable character. (When
the left tractor is set on the left end and the margin is set to 0.)C.Value C indicates the area from the top edge of the paper to the top of the first printed character.D.Value D indicates the position...

Single Sheets and EnvelopesSingle Sheets and EnvelopesB38 mm (1.5 in.)C8.38 mm (0.33 in.)D25.4 mm (1 in.)B.Value B indicates the minimum distance between the edge of the paper and the first printable
character.C.Value C indicates the area from the top edge of the paper to the top of the first printed character.D.Value D indicates the position where paper out is detected and printing may not be optimum. (When
printing on envelopes, do not print on area where edges overlap. Print quality may not be...

SuppliesModel NumberDescriptionKX-P145Ribbon Cassette (black)
Note•To purchase Ribbon Cassette, please contact your dealer.
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