Panasonic Kx Ps8100 Operating Instructions Manual

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2Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and 
the arrows are aligned.
This tightens the internal belts to ready the unit for printing.
3Close the printer’s front door.
Make sure that you have enough room for the output tray and that it is easy 
to access.
To set up the output tray:
1Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray 
against the printer.
Setting up the 
output tray 
						

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2Lower the tray to the operating position.
The toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter cartridges. 
They are installed in exactly the same manner as the optional cartridges; 
the only difference is that the starter cartridges have less toner. The page 
life expectancy is 3,000 pages, based on a 5% image area.
NOTE:
•Save all packing material for shipping purposes.
To install the starter cartridges:
1Remove the packaging from the each toner cartridge.
2Remove the shipping cover from the each toner 
cartridge.
CAUTION:
•To avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt cartridge.
Installing the 
toner cartridges 
						

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3Open the right side door.
CAUTION:
•Do not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute; the 
color imaging unit will be exposed to light and could be damaged.
4Insert the each toner cartridge in the appropriately 
labeled slot. 
From top to bottom, the order of the toner cartridges is BLACK, 
CYAN, MAGENTA, and YELLOW. 
						

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5When you have installed all the toner cartridges, close 
the right side door.
Setting up the scanner
The general steps for setting up the scanner are:
•“Unlocking the scanner” on page 44
•“Installing the scanner on the printer” on page 45
•“Installing the Automatic Document Feeder” on page 47
The scanner must be unlocked before it can be used. The scanner lock is 
located on the left of the scanner.
To unlock the scanner:
1Turn the scanner lock counterclockwise with a flat-blade 
screwdriver until the lock pops out.
Unlocking the 
scanner
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n Before you begin
The scanner can be installed using two methods:
Method A. On top of the printer
Method B. On left or right side of the printer
For Method A, see “Installing the scanner on the printer” on page 45 and 
see “Installing the Automatic Document Feeder” on page 47.
For Method B, see “Installing the Automatic Document Feeder” on 
page 47.
To install the scanner on the printer:
1Remove the two top hole covers with a small flat-blade 
screwdriver, then remove the two screws from the 
printer.
AB
Installing the 
scanner on the 
printer 
						

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2Install the guide pins and tighten them with a flat-blade 
screwdriver.
3Match the guide pins to the holes under the scanner, 
and place the scanner gently onto the printer.
SAFETY CAUTIONS:
•The scanner without ADF weighs approximately 18.5 kg {38.1 lbs.}. 
It must be handled by two people.
•When you place the scanner onto the printer, move the scanner holding 
its handle to avoid injury. 
						

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4Lock the scanner by sliding it toward the right.
To install the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder):
1Hold the ADF vertically, then insert the tabs into the 
holes on the rear of the scanner.
2Close the ADF.
Installing the 
Automatic 
Document Feeder
TabsADF 
						

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3Plug the end of the ADF cable into the ADF connector 
located on the back of the scanner.
Loading media
The printer is shipped with one media tray (either Letter Paper or A4 Paper) 
installed, however the printer supports five different trays as shown in the 
following table.
NOTES:
•Make sure that you load the correct media. Each tray is designed and 
labeled for only paper or transparency. If you load the incorrect media 
type in a tray, it may cause a jam.
•If you have the 2nd cassette feeder (option) installed and you wish to use 
the automatic cassette-switching feature (for a large print job, for 
example), make sure that all trays in the printer are the same media type 
and size.
•The transparency tray should only be inserted in the upper or middle tray 
slots.
•Do not use a ink jet transparency that may be wrapped around the 
fuser roller and cause damage.
Tr a ySize
A4 Paper 210 mm x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7)
A4 Transparency 210 mm x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7)
Letter Paper 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5 x 11)
Letter Transparency 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5 x 11)
Legal Paper 216 mm x 356 mm (8.5 x 14)
ADF cable
ADF connector 
						

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•The recommended transparency is 3M CG3710.
The transparency has a side to be printed. The other side has a leading 
tape.
When loading the transparency, load it with the taped end entering the 
printer first.
The transparency can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray and 
transparency tray (option). To get better print result, use the transparency 
tray. Note that the side to face up differs depending on each tray.
To load paper or transparencies:
1Pull the media tray out of the printer.
To use an appropriate media tray, always check the label indication 
on the tray.
2Remove all packaging materials from inside the media 
tray; refer to the instruction sheet attached to the tray.
3Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in 
place.
Label 
						

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4Fan the media (paper or transparencies), and then tap it 
on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed 
printing.
Do not fan the transparency to avoid fingerprints.
NOTES:
•To optimize your printer’s performance, always use clean, 
unused media.
•Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result 
in a smudged print.
•Reusing media that has been fed through the printer once (for 
example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and 
paper path components.
5Place the media in the tray under the hooks. 
The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or 
it may cause a jam.
When loading the 
recommended transparency (3M CG3710), 
load it with the leading tape side facing up and the taped end 
under the hooks. (See the illustration below.)
NOTES:
•Load media with the print side down. Most media has instructions 
recommending the side to be printed first.
•Do not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media 
tray at one time; this may cause a jam.
•When using transparency, be sure to use the transparency tray.
Limit mark Hook
Taped side facing up