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 chemical fumes, solvents,
etc.
• Do not place books, paper or other items on top of
the printer.
Operation
• Do not operate the printer without installing paper
and a ribbon cassette.
• Do not obstruct printhead movement while the
printer is operating.
• Protect the unit from static electricity.
CD-ROM
• Do not write or stick paper on the front and/or back
of CD-ROM.
• Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. When
handling the CD-ROM, be careful not to leave
fingerprints or otherwise damage the CD-ROM.
• Do not leave the CD-ROM where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near a heater for extended
periods.
• Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM.Ink Ribbon
• Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a
place with a temperature over 40 °C (104 °F).
• For details about the ink ribbon, please refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Please ask your Panasonic sales company about
obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Others
• Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing
abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outside of
printer.
• Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you
can easily unplug it.
Caution LabelsOperating Instructions11Safety InformationThe printhead is hot.
Do not touch.
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							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 secure.
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							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
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							Rear View
Tractors
Power switch (Page 17)
Platen knob (Page 12)
Power cord (Page 17)
Serial No. Label
Nameplate
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							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 reverse the paper for tearing off. (Page 31)
LOAD/PARK switch
Pressing this switch will load/park the paper. (Page 31)
FONT indicators
These indicators show the Font being selected. (Page 31)
POWER/PAPER OUT indicator
This indicator is lit when the power is on and paper is installed. It blinks when no paper is installed.
Operating Instructions15Before You StartAB
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							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 account with Administrator
privileges.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
• The setup screen will be displayed.
• If the setup screen does not appear, select your
CD-ROM drive in Explorer and double-click
[CDRun.exe].
• In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if the
Autoplay dialog box is displayed, click [Run
CDRun.exe].
3. Select KX-P1121E.
4.Select [Driver  & Utility] from the  "Installation" list on
the left side of the screen.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if a window
appears with the message "Windows can't
verify the publisher of this driver software",
continue with the installation by selecting
"Install this driver software anyway".
6. Connect the computer to the printer with a USB
cable or a parallel cable. (Page 17)
Once Plug and Play detects the printer and starts,
follow the operating system's on-screen
instructions.
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							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 ( A).
Notice
•Use a shielded USB cable that is certified
with a logo by USB-IF.
When connecting with a parallel interface cable:
Attach the parallel interface cable ( C) from your
computer to the parallel interface connector
( A ) and secure the printer clips ( B).
Notice
•Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m (6 ft.
5 in.) or less in length. An IEEE
1284-compatible parallel cable is
recommended.
Power Supply
1. Connect the power cord to a grounded AC
outlet.
• Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper
rating listed on the nameplate located in the rear
of the printer.
• The  power switch is located on the right side of
the printer toward the front.
When the power is supplied to the printer, the
power indicator on the control panel will light up.
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							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.
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							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
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A Position Used for
1 or 2 Thinner sheets
3, 4, 5 and 6Thick or multiple sheets or 
envelopes 1
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							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 indicator will flash indicating that
no paper is installed in the printer.
B  Adjust the head gap lever ( A) for the
thickness of paper you are using.20Operating InstructionsSetupA
A B A Position Used for
1 or 2 Thinner sheets
3, 4, 5 and 6
Thick or multiple sheets  1
2
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4
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