Panasonic Kx Ps8100 Operating Instructions Manual

							 
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3 
Connect the SCSI cable provided to the printer’s SCSI 
connector and to the scanner’s SCSI connector. 
The printer must be the last device in the chain because the printer 
has only one SCSI connector. 
4 
Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 and that 
of the printer is 1. (They are the default settings.)
• 
If you have other devices connected to the computer, make sure 
that each SCSI device has a different ID No. 
• 
To change an ID No., use ID No. switches (#1, #2, #3) located on 
the back of the scanner or ID No. switches (#2, #3, #4) located on 
the back of the printer. See Table 1 on page 66. 
5 
Make sure the terminator switch (#4) of the scanner is 
set to OFF and that switch (#1) of the printer is set to 
ON. (They are the default settings.)
• 
If you have other devices connected to the computer, make sure 
the terminator switches of all those devices are set to OFF. 
• 
To change the terminator setting, use the terminator switch 
located on the back of the units.
Scanner’s SCSI 
connector
SCSI 
cable
Printer’s SCSI 
connector
1234
ON
1234
ON
OFF
Scanner
Printer 
						

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6Connect the power cords to the scanner’s AC inlet, to 
the printer’s AC inlet and to AC outlets.
NOTE:
•The terminator must be installed or set to ON on the last SCSI device only 
(see page 66).
1Make sure the computer, scanner 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 interface cable, you 
will need to purchase one from your local computer store or 
dealer (see “SCSI interface” on page 298).
•If other SCSI devices are connected to the computer, connect the 
scanner anywhere in the SCSI chain.
AC inlet
Power cord
AC outlet
AC outlet
Power cordAC inlet
Connecting the 
scanner to a 
computer
Computer’s SCSI 
connectorSCSI connector
A or B
SCSI cable 
						

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3Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 (default 
setting).
•
If other devices are connected to the computer, make sure that 
each SCSI device has a different ID No.
•To change the scanner’s ID No., use the ID No. switches (#1, #2, 
#3) located on the back of the scanner. See Table 1 on page 66.
4aIf the scanner is the last device, set its terminator switch 
(#4) to ON. Go to step 5.
4bIf the scanner is not the last device, make sure the 
terminator switch (#4) is set to OFF (default setting).
5Connect the power cord to the scanner’s AC inlet and to 
an AC outlet.
1234
ON
AC inlet
Power cord
AC outlet 
						

							 
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CAUTION:
 
• 
Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can 
result in radio interference with data.
NOTE:
 
• 
Printing through a serial port (LocalTalk) is not supported on Macintosh 
computers. 
n  
 Using a parallel interface cable 
If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one 
from your local computer store or dealer (see “Bidirectional parallel 
interface” on page 296). 
1 
Make sure the computer, printer and the other 
connected peripheral devices are turned off. 
2 
Connect the Centronics Type C parallel interface cable 
to the computer’s parallel connector and the printer’s 
parallel interface connector.
NOTES:
 
• 
The actual connector on the computer may differ depending on 
the manufacturer of the computer. 
• 
If the cable is connected to the PC via a printer buffer or switch, 
the printer may not print. 
3 
Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to 
an AC outlet.
Connecting the 
printer to a local 
port of a PC
Parallel interface
connector
Centronics Type C parallel cable Computer’s parallel 
connector
AC outlet
Power cord 
						

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1Make sure the scanner and printer are turned off.
2Connect the SCSI cable provided to the scanner’s SCSI 
connector A or B and to the printer’s SCSI connector.
3Make sure the terminator switches (scanner: #4/
printer: #1) are set to ON.
•
To change a terminator setting, see page 66.
4Connect the power cord to the scanner’s AC inlet and to 
an AC outlet.
5Connect the other power cord to the printer’s AC inlet 
and to an AC outlet.
NOTE:
•The Printer function is also available if the printer is connected to the 
computer with a parallel interface cable.
DCIS stand alone 
system
Scanner’s SCSI
connector
Printer’s SCSI
connector SCSI cable
1234
ON
1234
ON
OFF
Scanner
Printer 
						

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n Setting the SCSI ID number
In most cases, there is no need to change the default settings (see Tables 1 
and 2 below).
However, if you have other peripheral devices connected in a SCSI chain, 
check if their ID numbers conflict with that of the printer or scanner. Be sure 
to choose an unassigned ID number.
SCSI ID number can be changed by using the scanner SCSI ID No. 
switches (#1, #2, #3) [see Table 1 below] and/or printer SCSI ID No. 
switches (#2, #3, #4) [see Table 2 below]. To set them, use a pointed object 
like a pen (do not use pencil).
Table 1 (scanner)
Table 2 (printer)
SCSI ID 
No.SCSI ID No. switches
#1#2#3
0 OFF OFF OFF
1 ON OFF OFF
2OFFONOFF
3 ON ON OFF
4 OFF OFF ON
5 ON OFF ON
6 OFF ON ON
7ONONON
SCSI ID 
No.SCSI ID No. switches
#2#3#4
0 OFF OFF OFF
1ONOFFOFF
2 OFF ON OFF
3 ON ON OFF
4 OFF OFF ON
5 ON OFF ON
6 OFF ON ON
7ONONON
Setting the SCSI ID 
number and 
terminator
1234
ON OFFON
SCSI ID No. switches
Terminator switch
1234
ON
OFF
SCSI ID No. 
switches Terminator switch
: Default setting
: Default settingExample:
SCSI ID No.=2
Terminator=OFF
Example:
SCSI ID No.=1
Terminator=ON 
						

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n Setting the terminator  
The default setting of the scanner is set to OFF and that of the printer is set 
to ON.
The terminator setting can be changed by using the terminator switch 
(scanner: #4, printer: #1). To set it, use a pointed object like a pen (do not 
use a pencil).
Terminator ON:
Terminator OFF:
1234
ON
ON OFF
1234
ON
OFF
Scanner
Printer
1234
ON
ON OFF
1234
ON
OFF
Scanner
Printer 
						

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Power on
1Turn ON the scanner, then the printer. 
2The scanner will be ready after approximately 20 
seconds, and “Ready”, “PTR Initializing” will be 
displayed on the scanner LCD panel.
3a)The READY indicator on the printer starts flashing 
and “Initializing” is displayed on the printer LCD 
panel.
b)After approximately 3.5 minutes, the printer’s READY 
indicator is illuminated and “Ready” is displayed on 
the printer LCD panel.
The printer is ready for printing.
4Turn ON the computer after “Ready” is displayed on the 
scanner and printer LCD panels.
NOTES:
•When you power on your system for the first time, if “New Hardware 
Found” is displayed on the computer screen, see page 102.
•If you use Macintosh 7500/7600/8500/9500, follow the procedure below. 
KX-PS8100 does not operate properly in the procedure above.
1. Turn on Macintosh 7500/7600/8500/9500.
2. Turn on the scanner, then the printer.
3. Check “Ready” is displayed on the scanner and printer LCD panels. 
						

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There are several pages that you can print from the printer panel. This 
section provides instructions for printing a Test Print. 
The Test Print includes a color sample as well as the printer’s name, 
enabled network protocols, memory configurations, and installed options.
You can print a Test Print before you set up the KX-PS8100 system—or at 
any other time from the “Ready” or the “Ready(Sleep)” screen.
To print a Test Print:
1Turn on the printer and allow it to warm up.
Messages appear on the printer panel as the KX-PS8100 printer 
runs through its power-up tests.
2From the Ready screen, press the MENU/EXIT button 
on the printer panel.
3Press the ENTER button. 
4Press the s/CONTINUE button until you see Test Print 
and then press the ENTER button.
5Examine the quality of the Test Print.
For more information, see page 202 .
Printing a Test 
Print from the 
printer panel
Installed Memory (RAM): 32MB
Disk: Not InstalledMemory
Panasonic KX-PS8100
ConfigurationPrinter Name: KX-PS8100
Resolution: 600 dpi x 600 dpi
Printer Language(s): PS3
Calibration: NO
Test Print 
						

							 
Chapter 3
70 
Connecting the Printer to a Network 
This chapter describes how to connect your printer to a network. You can 
connect the printer to your network with thicknet, twisted pair, or thinnet.
This chapter provides information about: 
• 
“Ethernet network connections” on page 70 
• 
“Token Ring network connections” on page 72 
• 
“Setting up TCP/IP printing” on page 73
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. 
• 
“Setting up IPX (Novell) printing” on page 82
IPX stands for Internet Packet Exchange. 
• 
“Setting up Windows 95 clients for SMB printing” on page 91 
• 
“Setting up Windows NT 4.0 clients for SMB printing” on page 93
SMB stands for Server Message Block.
After you have connected the printer to the network, follow the setup 
instructions in Chapter 6 “Setup from the Printer Panel and WebSetup”. 
Network connections 
This section describes the types of network connections supported by the 
KX-PS8100 system. Optional network card is available from your Panasonic 
dealer. For more information on upgrade options, see Chapter 10 “Options”.
IMPORTANT:
 
• 
Use a shielded cable when using a RJ45 connector port or an AUI 
connector port to ensure emission compliance to avoid radio frequency 
interference. 
• 
Thinnet (thin coaxial cable or 10Base2)
Uses an external transceiver (media access unit, or MAU) to attach to the 
AUI (attachment unit interface) connector on the printer. 
• 
Thicknet (thick coaxial cable or 10Base5)
Cable connects directly to the AUI connector on the printer. 
• 
Twisted pair (Category 5 shielded twisted pair cable or 100BaseTX)
Uses 8-pin RJ-45 connector that plugs into the RJ-45 jack on the printer.
NOTE:
 
• 
Category 3, shielded twisted pair cable is supported on 10BaseT 
networks.
Ethernet network 
connections