Panasonic Kx Ps8100 Operating Instructions Manual

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6Slide the media tray completely into the slot.
7When using transparency with leading tape:
Remove the tape after printing.
When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit 
smaller than the media size. You may need to adjust the page margins in the 
application software to match the print area.
The following table and illustrations show the page sizes, the largest print 
areas, and the margins for the media sizes supported on this printer.
MediaPage SizePrint area
Margins
To pBottomSides
Letter 216 mm x 279 mm 
(8.5
 x 11)208 mm x 270 mm 
(8.2 x 10.6)4.2 mm 
(0.17)4.3 mm 
(0.17)3.9 mm 
(0.15)
A4 210 mm x 297 mm 
(8.3
 x 11.7)201 mm x 289 mm 
(7.9 x 11.4)3.4 mm 
(0.13)3.9 mm 
(0.15)4.3 mm 
(0.17)
Legal 216 mm x 356 mm 
(8.5
 x 14)208 mm x 346 mm 
(8.2 x 13.6)3.2 mm 
(0.13)6.0 mm 
(0.24)3.9 mm 
(0.15)
Margins and print 
area 
Letter
216 mm x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11)A4
210 mm x 297 mm
(8.3 x 11.7)Legal
216 mm x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14)
208 mm 
(8.2)
208 mm 
(8.2) 201 mm 
(7.9)
270 mm (10.6)
289 mm (11.4)
346 mm (13.6) 
						

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The multi-purpose tray (MPT) serves as an additional tray for loading any 
type of media that ranges in size from 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 
mm (3.6 x 10 to 8.5 x 14). Use it to load a single sheet or a stack of 
media, depending on the media’s type and thickness.
Use the multi-purpose tray to accomplish the following:
Print on standard and special media
•Standard media
— Laser paper [75 to 165 g/m
2 (20 to 44 lbs.)]
•Special media
— Labels
— Envelope (#10 or larger size) [Black Text only]
— Transparency (The print quality may not be stable. Use the media tray 
for best reliability.)
— Coated paper
Two-sided printing (Duplex printing) on laser paper
You should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with 
one-sided printing. For details, see “n Two-sided printing (Duplex printing)” 
on page 292.
To set media thickness switch:
Because the printer accommodates various media weights from the multi-
purpose tray, media thickness can be manually selected for the most 
reliable paper-picking. Follow these steps:
1a)Open the left side door.
b)Move the switch to the desired setting.
The green media thickness switch is located on the paper feeder 
and has three settings:
Loading media in 
the multi-purpose 
tray
a
b
Thick
Middle Thin 
						

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2Close the left side door.
To load paper, transparency:
NOTE:
•Reusing media that has been fed through the printer (for example, after 
jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path 
components.
For detailed information on media, see “Media” on page 290.
1Set the media thickness switch (see page 52).
2a)Open the multi-purpose tray.
b)Extend the media support by sliding it outward.
Switch settingMedia
Thin (Default)
Laser paper 75 to 90 g/m
2 (20 to 24 lbs.)
MiddleLaser paper 91 to 123 g/m
2 (25 to 32 lbs.)
Transparency, Label, Coated paper
ThickLaser paper 124 to 165 g/m
2 (33 to 44 lbs.)
Envelope
a
b 
						

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3Separate the media guides to the approximate width of 
the media.
4Fan the media, and then tap it on a level surface to avoid 
media jams or skewed printing.
Do not fan the transparency to avoid fingerprints.
5Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-
purpose tray. 
The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the left 
guide, or it may cause a media jam.
When loading the recommended transparency (3M CG3710) in 
the multi-purpose tray, loading it with the leading tape side facing 
down and the taped end entering the printer first. (See the 
illustration below.)
NOTE:
•Do not use a ink jet transparency that may be wrapped around 
the fuser roller and cause damage.
Taped side facing down 
						

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6Adjust the media guides to the media size.
7Use the printer driver to select the multi-purpose tray.
8When using transparency with leading tape:
Remove the tape after printing. (See page 51.)
To load an envelope in the multi-purpose tray:
Do not insert more than one envelope at a time. Only black text can be 
printed on envelopes. For more detailed information, see “n Envelopes” on 
page 294.
1Set the media thickness switch (see page 52).
2Adjust the media guides to the width of the envelope.
3Insert the envelope with the short end entering the 
printer first and the printing side facing up. 
The edge where the stamp will be located enters the printer first.
NOTE:NOTE:
•When wrinkle occurs, try printing with the envelope flap tucked in 
as shown below.
4From your computer, use the printer driver to choose 
Envelope from the Paper Size menu and Paper 
Source menu. 
						

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To load labels in the multi-purpose tray:
For detailed information on labels, see “n Transparencies and labels” on 
page 293.
1Set the media thickness switch (see page 52).
2Adjust the media guides to the width of the label sheets.
3Insert label sheets in the multi-purpose tray with the 
printing side up and insert the top of the sheets first. 
The height of labels should not exceed the limit mark on the guide.
4Choose MPT Label as the paper source in the Paper 
tab of the printer driver.
NOTE:
•Avoid printing labels if the temperature is too high; doing so may damage 
consumables. 
						

							 
57 Setup 
Connecting the system 
The scanner, printer, and computer can be installed in different 
configurations depending on the function(s) to be used or computer system 
to be connected. 
n  
 Digital Color Imaging System (DCIS) standard system 
(See pages 60, 64 and 70.)
The printer must be connected to computer through the   
Parallel port  
 (local 
port) or   
Network port  
 to print documents.
You cannot print documents using the SCSI connection.
* 
1 
Only when using Parallel port (local Port) or Network port.
* 
2 
Only when using Network port.
* 
3 
Duplicating Documents using Digital Duplicator Utility is not available. 
Duplicating Documents using scanner panel is available. 
n  
 Connecting the scanner to a computer 
(See page 62.) 
Functions
WindowsMac  
Scanning Documents Yes Yes
Printing Documents
Yes*
 
1 
Yes* 
2 
Duplicating Documents Yes
Yes* 
3 
Function
WindowsMac  
Scanning Documents Yes Yes
Network port or local port of a Windows PC 
						

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n Connecting the printer to a local port of a Windows PC
(See page 64.)
n DCIS stand alone system
(See page 65.)
FunctionWindowsMac
Printing Documents Yes No
FunctionAvailability
Scanning Documents No
Printing Documents No
Duplicating Documents Yes 
						

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n Connecting the printer to a network port
(See page 70.)
FunctionWindowsMac
Printing Documents Yes Yes 
						

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If a SCSI-2 board has been installed in your computer, be sure it is 
compatible (see “SCSI interface” on page 298). If it is not installed, be sure 
to install only a recommended SCSI-2 board (see page 29).
If you do not have a SCSI cable, you will need to purchase one from your 
local computer store or dealer (see “SCSI interface” on page 298).
Recommendation for connecting DCIS:
•We recommend you to connect your DCIS with only one SCSI device.
•For a SCSI chain with up to three SCSI-2 (FAST SCSI) devices 
connected, the total length of the SCSI cables must be less than 3 m 
(9.8 ft.).
•Use shielded cables for SCSI-2 (FAST SCSI).
NOTE:
•Although a SCSI chain may exceed the recommended length and still 
operate we cannot guarantee this operation.
1Make sure the computer, scanner, printer and the other 
connected peripheral devices are turned off.
2Connect the SCSI cable (not provided) to the 
computer’s SCSI connector and to the scanner’s SCSI 
connector A or B.
The SCSI-2 board must be installed in the computer.
If you do not have a SCSI-2 board or a SCSI cable, you will need to 
purchase one from your local computer store or dealer (see “SCSI 
interface” on page 298).
Digital Color 
Imaging System 
(DCIS) standard 
system
SCSI connector
A or B
SCSI cable Computer’s 
SCSI connector