Panasonic DP-150FX User Manual

Digital Copier

Operating Instructions (For Copier)

Model No.

DP-150FX

Options
DA-DS150
DA-SM16B

Making CopiesOptionMaintenance Before OperationOthers

DA-DS150
(Option)

Before operating this copier, please read
these instructions completely and keep these
operating instructions for future reference .

2

Operation Chart

Common Features

■■

■ Full Size Copying

■■

100%

Automatic Document F eeder

Turn the Po we r
Switch On
(See page 9)
Load the paper

Place the
Original

C Face-Up
C Up to 30 originals

(See page 23)

1

Control Panel

ON LINE

Press the
Copy Key

(20 lbs.), size:

COPY

FAX

2

2SIDED
2 SIDED

SORT PAUSE

2 in 1

PHOTO

SELECT

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

PAPER TRAY

(3)

Select paper
tray

ZOOM

(50~200%)

abc..

DIRECTORY
SEARCH

+-

FUNCTION

SET

REDIAL/

12

FLASH/

GHI JKL MNO

45

SUB-ADDR

PQRS

78

MONITOR

TONE

4

Number of
Copies
(Up to 99)

ABC DEF

TUV

-/()

0

Invoice - Legal

■■

■ How to copy without using ADF (A utomatic Document Feeder).

■■

Position of the original

INV LTR LGL

■■

■ Original Guide

■■

Place original against guide.

C

INV

LTR
LGL

INVOICE

LETTER R

LEGAL

F ace DO WN on platen.

C

If the original is not positioned properly, a portion of the
original may not be copied.

ENERGY

SAVER

RESET

3

CLEAR/STOP

6

WXYZ

START

9

5

Press Start

■■

■ When manually selecting exposure control

■■

C

The copier has auto exposure control and adjustments
are rarely required.

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

Select Photo to copy photos and halftones.
Select Auto to cop y with A uto exposure control.

Select Dark to copy light image originals.

LIGHTER

Select Light to copy colored backg round originals.

Normal Position

NOTE

Innappropriate originals for use with the ADF

C

Paper with a smooth surface such as glossy and coated papers

C

Transparencies

C

Paste-ups

C

Originals with a lead edge that is “creased”, “f olded”, “punched” or “glued”

C

Pressure sensitive or carbon back ed papers

C

Paper with excessive curl

C

Stapled originals

C

Originals with oil on them

C

Remove stac ked copies from the exit tra y every 200 sheets.

2

Overview

Useful for office, more than 4 functions

Copier

1

Facsimile

2

Printer

3

Scanner

4

C Can copy up to Legal size.
C Av ailab le to cop y te xt/photos/

halftones originals.

C

Plain paper Super G3 compatible Fax.

C Can be used as a regular

telephone with optional handset.

C Digital printer controller standard,

printer resolution 300 or 600 dpi.

C Black & White original scanner

standard, scan resolution at up to
400 dpi.

Operation Chart

Overview

Application Software

5

C Document Manager
C Document Viewer
C Document Scanner
C Utilities (Status Monitor , Phone

Book Editor, De vice Configuration
Editor)

DP-150FX Operating Instructions (Manual Overview)

This copier includes 3 operating instruction manuals, please use the correct manual when operator
intervention is necessary .

<Copier> Use the information provided in this manual whenev er a copier function

requires intervention. F or e xample: how to make copies , add paper,
replace the toner cartridge, etc..

<F acsimile> Use the information provided in the DP-150FX F acsimile Operating

Instructions manual whenev er a f ax function requires intervention. For
example: how to send/receive a f ax, or when a troub le message appears ,
etc..

<Printer> Use the information provided on the enclosed CD for an explanation of
& how to use as a Printer , Scanner, Phone Book Editor, Device Settings,
<Other Advanced Functions>

Status Monitor, and/or Document Management System.

3

Energy Star

The DP-150FX copier complies with Tier 2 of the En vironmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star
Program. This v oluntary program specifies certain energy consumption and usage standards for
copiers. These copiers will automatically “pow er down” after a specified period of non-use.
The use of these Energy Star compliant copiers will reduce energy consumption and ultimately
benefit the environment.

The default functions can be adjusted depending on your office requirements . Please see your
authorized Panasonic copier dealer f or more details.

4

Table of Contents

Before Operation

Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 6

Components ■ External/Internal ...................................................................................9

■ Control Panel......................................................................................10

Mode Functions ........................................................................................................................... 12

Features ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Making Copies

Common Features ■ Full Size Copying..................................................................................2

■ Reduction or Enlargement Copying ....................................................14

■ Zoom Copying ....................................................................................15

Creative Features

Option

■ Digital Skyshot Copy ..........................................................................16

■ 2 Sided Copy......................................................................................17

■ 2 in 1 Copy .........................................................................................18

■ 2 in 1 Copy (2 Sided mode) ................................................................19

■ Sorting................................................................................................20

■ Using the Sheet Bypass .....................................................................21

Energy Star

Table of Contents

Option ........................................................................................................................................... 22

Maintenance

Handling ■ Adding Paper......................................................................................23

■ Changing Paper Size..........................................................................24

■ Changing T oner Cartridge...................................................................25

■ Changing Drum Unit ...........................................................................26

■ Removing a Paper Misfeed (Main Unit) ..............................................27

■ Removing a P aper Misf eed (ADF) ......................................................29

■ Removing an original Misfeed (A utomatic Duplex Unit) ......................30

■ Removing a Paper Misfeed (2nd Paper F eed Module)........................31

Checking ■ Troubleshooting ..................................................................................32

Others

Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 35

Consumable List .......................................................................................................................... 36

5

Precautions

For your safety

■■

■ Laser Safety

■■

Caution

This product utilizes a laser .
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation e xposure .

■■

■ Caution Labels

■■

DANGER-Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock defeated.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.

FFPTE2479

Product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J in effect at date
of manufacture.

Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan

Label when manufactured in Japan.

Product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J in effect at date
of manufacture.

Matsushita Business Machine Corporation of the Philippines

Taytay, Rizal, Philippines

Label when manufactured in Philippines.

6

Handling

Toner and Paper

Precautions

■ Do not look directly at exposure lamp when cop ying.

■ Do not turn the power switch off or open the front

panel during copying. (See page 9)

C

Do not drop paper clips or other metal objects into
the copier.

■ Store toner cartridge and paper in cool areas with

low humidity.

C

High quality paper of 16 lbs. - 24 lbs . (15 – 34 lbs.
via sheet bypass) may be used.

C

For optimum perf ormance, it is recommended that
only Panasonic Brand supplies are used in the
copier.

Precautions

Ventilation

■ The copier should be installed in a well-ventilated

area to minimize the ozone density in the air .

7

Precautions

Installation

■ The copier should not be installed in areas with the

following conditions:

C

Extremely high or low temperature and humidity.
Proper ambient conditions

Temperature: 50°F – 90°F
Relative humidity: 30% – 80%

C

Where temperature and humidity can change
rapidly, causing condensation.

C

Direct exposure to sunlight.

C

Directly in air conditioning flow.

C

In areas of high dust concentration.

C

In areas of poor ventilation.

C

In areas with chemical fume concentration.

C

In areas with extreme vibration.

C

With unstable or unev en conditions (floors , etc.).

■ The power consumption is 1.0 kW.

A properly wired (with ground), dedicated, 15A, 120V AC outlet is required. Do not use an
extension cord.
The main plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect main power. Please ensure that the
socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessib le .

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class A digital de vice ,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate r adio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his/her own expense.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to
operate this device.

8

Components

Using the Sheet Bypass

External/Internal

■■

■ External

■■

Exit Tra y
Pull out the tray
when copying.

Control P anel ADF (Automatic Document F eeder)

Right Cover
Sheet Bypass

Button

Precautions

Components

Po wer Switch

On Off

■■

■ Internal

■■

Paper Tray
(See page 23, 24)

Knob
(See page 28)

2nd Paper
Feed Module
(Option)

Push here when closing
Right Cover.

Front P anel

Fuser Cover
(See page 27)

Duplex Unit
(See page 30)

Toner Cartridge
(See page 25)

Drum Unit
(See page 26)

Drum Surface

C

Do not touch it!

Transfer Roller

C

Do not touch it!

9

Components

Control Panel

■■

■ Function keys for making copies.

■■

(Function keys for fax, please see fax instruction.)

Copy Ke y

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

Sort Key

(See page 20)

SORT

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

Exposure Control
Key

Auto/Photo Select Key

(See page 2)

SELECT

P APER TRAY

ZOOM

(50~200%)

-

Paper T ray Key

Communications Monitor

2 Sided Copy Mode
Indicator (See page 17)

2 in 1 Copy Mode
Indicator (See page 18)

Data Indicator

ON LINE Indicator

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

% Select Key

Scroll Key

Note:Please check any pages referring to this

key that k ey is called Scroll Key; and just
explain function of top , bottom, left, and/
or right button.

SORT

Sort Mode Indicator
(See page 20)

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

Auto/Photo Mode
Indicator (See page 2)

Exposure Indicator

LIGHTER

(See page 2)

10

Paper Misf eed Indicator
(See page 27-31)

Add Paper Indicator
(See page 23)

Message Display Energy Saver Key Reset Key

C

Press to reset all features to
initial power-on state.

Components

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

REDIAL/
PAUSE

12

FLASH/

SUB-ADDR

FUNCTION

SET

+

MONITOR

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

78

TONE

ABC DEF

TUV

-/()

0

3

6

9

WXYZ

ENERGY

SAVER

CLEAR/STOP

START

RESET

Set Key Keypad Start Key Clear/Stop Key

C

Press to stop copy run or clear
copy count in displa y.

By pressing Exposure Control key, the Exposure Indicator will be indicated as
follows.

Darker

Lighter

Normal

Dark Darker Lighter Light

Position

11

Mode Functions

■■

■ Energy Saver Mode/Sleep Mode

■■

Energy Saver Mode

# To enter this mode

Press Energy Saver k ey. The indicator will flash.
Automatically enters after 15 minutes from the last cop y.

$ To cancel this mode

Press Energy Saver k e y again.

Sleep Mode

# Automatically enters after 30 minutes from the last cop y.

Po wer consumption will drop and the Energy Sa v er k ey indicator will light.

$ To cancel this mode.

Press Energy Saver key.

If you wish to change the abov e settings or if y ou need more inf ormation, call your Panasonic
authorized dealer.

Po wer Consumption Warm Up Time

Normal Operation Approximately 60 Wh None
Energy Saver Mode Appro ximately 35 W 5 seconds
Sleep Mode Approximately 1.5 W 25 seconds

■■

■ Toner Saver Mode

■■

1) This only works when using copy mode. When printing out by Printer or Fax function, this
mode does not work.

2) This Toner Saver Mode is to sav e toner consumption by copying dark originals lighter.
The exposure indicator “LIGHTER” flashes when Toner Saver Mode is on.

3) To enter this mode: # Press COPY key.

$ Press FUNCTION key.
% Press “4” ke y of Keypad
& Press SET key.
( Select “TONER SA VER 2:V ALID”.

Press “2” key of Keypad

) Press SET key.

To cancel this mode: #Press COPY key.

$ Press FUNCTION key.
% Press “4” ke y of Keypad
& Press SET key.

(

Select “TONER SA VER 1:INVALID”.
Press “1” key of Keypad

) Press SET key.

■■

■ Auto Start Function

■■

While the copier is warming up, you may position your original on the copier, enter y our
copy job selections and press the Start key. The Wait indicator (Start key) will flash until the
warm up cycle is completed and the copy job will automatically start.
Note: Please enter y our copy job, when “WARM UP, PLEASE W AIT SELECT COPY JOB”
appears in message display.

12

Features

■■

■ Features List

■■

Reduction or Enlargement Copying (See page 14) Copying with preset ratios.
Zoom Copying (See page 15) Copying with variab le zoom ratios .
Digital Skyshot copy (See page 16) Cop ying from small originals without

dark areas around the image.
2 Sided Copy (See page 17) Copying 2-sided from 1-sided originals.
2 in 1 copy (See page 18) Cop ying from tw o 1-sided originals, side

by side, to 1-sided copies.
2 in 1 copy (2 Sided mode) (See page 19) Copying from f our 1-sided originals,

side by side, to 2-sided copies.
Sorting (See page 20) Multiple copies to be sorted

automatically.

Mode Functions

Features

13

Common Features

Reduction or Enlargement Copying

■■

■ There are 3 preset reduction and 1 preset enlargement modes.

■■

1

Place the
Original

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

2

Press Copy
Key

SELECT

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

SORT PAUSE

Message Display

PHOTO

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

SELECT

PAPER TRA Y

ZOOM

(50~200%)

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

SET

+-

ENERGY

SAVER

3

6

WXYZ

9

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

Select paper tray
or sheet bypass*

3

Select the copy
ratio/size

4

Number of
Copies

5

Press Start

Select the copy ratio/size b y pressing
% Select Ke y

% Select Ke y

NOTE

100%

Legal→Letter

Example: Reduction

100%

79%

Original size Copy size

65%

Letter→Invoice

LEGAL LETTER

Legal→Invoice

Invoice→Letter

The correct ratio is automatically selected.

61%

129%

To cancel reduction or enlargement cop y, press RESET
Key .

When copy size is different from paper size of paper tray, select sheet bypass by

∗

pressing Paper Tra y key and place the paper into the sheet bypass. (See page 21)

C

To change the paper size of the paper tra y, see page 24.

14

Common Features

Zoom Copying

■■

■ A zoom ratio can be selected from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.

■■

1

Place the
Original

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

2

Press Copy
Key

ZOOM

(50~200%)

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

PHOTO

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

Paper Tray Ke y*

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

SORT PAUSE

Message Display

ZOOM

DIRECTORY

SELECT

PAPER TRA Y

(50~200%)

abc..

SEARCH

+-

SET

3 4

Select zoom ratio.

Zoom Ratio: 50% – 200%
Press and hold the F key or G key.

For enlargement

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

Number of
Copies

3

6

WXYZ

9

ENERGY

SAVER

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

5

Press Start

Common Features

NOTE

For reduction

(Increase/decrease in 1% increments.)

To cancel Zoom Copying, press RESET
Key.

When copy size is diff erent from paper siz e of paper tr a y, select sheet bypass

∗

by pressing Paper Tray key and place the paper into the sheet bypass. (See
page 21)

C

To change the paper size of the paper tra y, see page 24.

15

Creative Features

Digital Skyshot Copy

■■

■ To copy from the platen with ADF open. Making copies from small

■■

originals without dark areas around the image.
The Digital Skyshot mode is normally set on. If the mode is not set, please
use the following procedure.

1

Set original
to the platen

DIGITAL SKYSHO T

1: INVALID

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

2

Press Copy
Key

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

ABC DEF

12

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

6

Select Skyshot
Mode

SORT PAUSE

Message Display

PHOTO

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

SELECT

3

Press

PAPER TRA Y

ZOOM

DIRECTORY

abc..

(50~200%)

SEARCH

5A7

Press Set Key

SET

+-

Function Key

3

6

WXYZ

9

ENERGY

SAVER

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

4

Press “5”
Key

8

Press

Start

If this message appears.

(Message Display)

NOTE

Press “2” Key

C

Incorrect erasure may occur if there is not a blank line at the edge of the colored paper or
halftone image original which the copier is not detected as a blank pattern in the Digital
Skyshot mode.

C

Incorrect original position detection may occur if any strong light shines onto the glass
during Digital Skyshot mode.

C

If the ADF(Automatic Document F eeder) is closed, the Digital Skyshot mode will be
invalid.
To cancel this mode completely, select “Skyshot 1: INV ALID” in above procedure No 6.

DIGITAL SKYSHO T

2: VALID

16

2 Sided Copy

S

Y

■■

■ For 2-sided copying.

■■

Creative Features

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

1

Set originals
in ADF tray

Press I key to
select the 2
Sided Copy mode

1 time: Long Edge

2 times: Short Edge

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

2

Press Copy
Key

SORT PAUSE

Message Display

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

SELECT

PAPER TRA Y

ZOOM

(50~200%)

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

+-

3

Select 2 Sided
Copy mode

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

SET

FUNCTION

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

SORT

ENERGY

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

SAVER

3

CLEAR/STOP

6

WXYZ

9

45

Number of
copies

SELECT

PAPER TRAY

Press

Start

ZOOM

(50~200%) SEARCH

START

RESET

DIRECTOR

abc..

Creative Features

+-

3 times: Combined

with 2 in 1
mode
(See page 19)

If mode is changing from Short Edge to Long Edge, press the H key.

Long Edge and Short Edge are as follows

Original Copy Original Copy

Long Edge

Short Edge

AB

AB

A

Long Edge

Short Edge

B

C

2 in 1

ATTENTION

2 sided will not work off the platen glass.

C

Only Legal and Letter size is availab le for 2-Sided copy. For Legal size,
please set the paper into the paper tray.
Do not use the sheet bypass.

AB

AB

H keyI key

A

B

17

Creative Features

S

Y

2 in 1 Copy

■■

■ For 2 in 1 copying.

■■

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

1

Set originals
in ADF tray

2

Press Copy
Key

How to set original to ADF

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

SORT PAUSE

Message Display

PHOTO

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

SELECT

PAPER TRA Y

ZOOM

(50~200%)

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

SET

+-

ENERGY

SAVER

3

6

WXYZ

9

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

Paper Tray Ke y*

3 4

Select 2 in 1
Mode

Number
of copies

5

Press

Start

Press H key to
select the 2 in 1
mode

2/3 times:

1 time: 2 in 1

C

When copying the 2 in 1 mode from Invoice to Letter or from Legal to Letter, select the
preset copy ratio with the % Select K e y.

ATTENTION

Face-Up

2SIDED

Combined with
2 Sided Copy
(See P. 19)

2 SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

SORT

SELECT

PAPER TRAY

ZOOM

(50~200%) SEARCH

2 in 1

% Select key

To cancel combining with 2 Sided Cop y mode, press the I key.

When copy size is different from paper size of paper tray, select sheet b ypass by

∗

pressing Paper Tra y key and place the paper into the sheet bypass. (See page 21)

C

To change the paper size of the paper tray, see page 24.

C

2 in 1 will not work off the platen glass.

C

When copying the 2 in 1 mode with Inv oice siz e , cop y image will be missing.

H keyI key

DIRECTOR

abc..

+-

18

■■

S

Y

■ For 2 in 1 copying. (2 Sided mode)

■■

Creative Features

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

1

Set originals
in ADF tray

2

Press Copy
Key

How to set original to ADF

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

SORT PAUSE

Message Display

PHOTO

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

SELECT

PAPER TRA Y

ZOOM

(50~200%)

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

SET

+-

ENERGY

SAVER

3

6

WXYZ

9

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

Paper Tray Key*

3 4

Select 2 in 1
Mode

Number
of copies

5

Press

Start

Creative Features

1

1

2

3

4

2

34

Face-Up

Press H key to

2SIDED

2 SIDED

SORT

select the 2 in 1
mode

3 times: Combined

with 2 Sided
Copy
(Long Edge)

2 times:

Combined with

2 SIDED

2 in 1

2 in 1

DATA

% Select key

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

SELECT

PAPER TRAY

2 Sided Copy
(Short Edge)

To change the Long Edge to Short Edge mode of 2 Sided Copy, press the I key.

When copy size is diff erent from paper size of paper tra y, select sheet bypass by

NOTE

∗

pressing Paper Tra y k ey and place the paper into the sheet b ypass. (See page

21)

C

To change the paper size of the paper tra y, see page 24.

C

2 in 1 (2 sided mode) will not work off the platen glass.

ZOOM

(50~200%) SEARCH

DIRECTOR

abc..

+-

H keyI key

19

Creative Features

Sorting

■■

■ Multiple copies to be sorted automatically.

■■

2SIDED

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

When using ADF

1

Set originals
in ADF tray

When setting original to the platen

1

Set original
to the platen

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

2

Press Copy
Key

2

Press Copy
Key

6

When the copy of the first
original is finished, set the
next original

■■

■ Sorting is:

■■

Example: Copying 3 set from 3 originals.

SORT PAUSE

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

3

Press Sort Key

C

3

Press Sort Key

C

7

Press

Start

Message Display

ZOOM

DIRECTORY

SELECT

PAPER TRA Y

The indicator flashes

The indicator flashes

(50~200%)

abc..

SEARCH

+-

8

Continue procedure 6 and 7 until
the last original copying is
finished.Then press Sort key.

C

The indicator lights up

SET

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

4

Number of
Copies

4

Number of
Copies

ENERGY

SAVER

3

6

WXYZ

9

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

5

Press Start

5

Press Start

9

Press Start
Copying from
the 2nd set
will start.

20

ATTENTION

Original

1

1

2

3

With Sort mode, copies will be sorted as the same order
of the original.

C

Do not press Sort key when number of copy is one.

C

ADF’s(Automatic Document Feeder) scanning may stop in some cases when the
memory capacity has overflowed. This may occur especially when scanning halftone
originals. In this case, return from the original which did not scan and re-start scanning.
Detail procedure will be indicated in the message display.

1

Without Sort mode

1

1

2

3

With Sort mode

2

2

2

1

2

3

3

3

3

1

2

3

Creative Features

Using the Sheet Bypass

■■

■ To cop y o n printed paper, letterhead, mailing labels, transparencies and od d-

■■

size paper, etc., or to use the bypass as an additional paper source.

Position original.
Select copy ratio/size.

1

(See page 14)

Open the sheet bypass.

2
3

4

Tray

Side Guides

Open the tray.

Creative Features

# Place paper into the tray. (Up to

50 sheets)
Insert the paper until it stops.

Do not fill above.

Copy side down for copying
on letterhead paper and
mailing labels.

$ Adjust the side guides to paper

width.

Incorrect adjustment may cause paper
to wrinkle, misfeed or sk e w.

5

NOTE

Select sheet bypass with Paper
Tray key.

C

When using printed paper, do not set more than 25 (20 lbs.) sheets in bypass.

C

Some types of mailing labels and transparency film may damage your machine .
Contact your service provider for advice regarding non-standard paper types.

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Option

Option

■■

■ 2nd Paper Feed Module (DA-DS150)

■■

Available to add 250-sheet paper tray.

C

For installation, see the Installation Instructions provided.

C

For setting and changing paper size , see page 24.

The illustration is the
main unit with optional
2nd Paper F eed Module.

2nd Paper F eed Module
(DA-DS150)

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Handling

Adding Paper

■■

■ Use the following steps to add paper.

■■

1
2

Lift paper tray and pull out of the
copier until it stops.

Push the bottom plate down until it
locks.

3
4

5

Place paper into paper tray.

How to place paper:
Place the paper copy side up .

Do not fill above.

Make sure paper is not loaded
above overfill indicator located in
the paper tray.

Overfill Indicator

1-sided copy

Push paper tray back into copier.

OptionHandling

NOTE

C

Special papers, like glossy paper, mailing labels and transparencies cannot be
used in the paper tray. Use bypass for special paper.

C

When using copied paper, use the sheet b ypass.

C

If the paper tray is not closed completely, the Add Paper Indicator in the
control panel will light up. In that case, please close the paper tray completely.

23

Handling

Changing Paper Size

■■

■ Following is the pr ocedure to c hange paper size of paper tray fr om the contr ol

■■

panel. This procedure is also same for optional 2nd P aper Feed Module.

COPY

FAX

ON LINE

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

FUNCTION

REDIAL/

FLASH/
SUB-ADDR

MONITOR

ABC DEF

12

GHI JKL MNO

45

PQRS

TUV

78

TONE

-/()

0

SORT PAUSE

PHOTO

AUTO

DATA

DARKER

LIGHTER

Message Display

PAPER TRA Y

ZOOM

(50~200%)

SELECT

DIRECTORY

abc..

SEARCH

SET

+-

ENERGY

SAVER

3

6

WXYZ

9

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

START

1

Press Copy
Key

Press “3” Key

3

Press “1” or “2” Key

5

Select paper size by

7

■■

■ After changing paper size from the control panel, change the paper size of

■■

Keypad

2

Press
Function Key

4A6A83A5A7

Press Set Key

3: PAPER SIZE ?
PRESS SET TO SELECT

Press “1” to select standard 250-sheet paper tray
Press “2” to select optional 2nd Paper Feed Module*

1: LETTER 4: A4 7: FLS (8″ × 13″)
2: LEGAL 5: B5 8: FLS (8.5″ × 13″)
3: INV OICE 6: A5 0: NOT INSTALLED*

appears in the message
display.

9A10

1

2

paper tray by following procedure.

# Lift paper tray and pull out of

the copier until it stops.

9

$ Move the paper guide a to the

paper length required.

Paper Guide

aa

a

aa

24

10

ATTENTION

# Move the paper guide b to the

paper width required.

Squeeze the stopper to move the paper
guide b to the desired paper size.

$ Push paper tray back into copier.

Stopper

C

Please change the paper size of 2nd Paper Feed Module by same procedure.

1 When the optional 2nd Paper Feed Module is not installed, set to “TRAY 2 0: NOT

∗

INSTALLED”.

2 “TRAY 2 0: NOT INSTALLED” is av ailable to select only when optional 2nd Paper Feed

∗

Module is selected at the procedure 5.

Paper Guide

bb

b

bb

Changing T oner Cartridge

■■

■

Message will appear in the message display when needs to add toner.

■■

Handling

1
2

3
4

Button

Right Cover

Sheet Bypass

Hook

# Open the sheet bypass.
$ Push the button.
% Open the right cover.

# Open the front panel.

Do not open the front panel first. It can
not be opened unless you open the
covers shown in procedure 1.

$ Pull the green hook of toner

cartridge.

Remove the toner cartridge.

# Shake the new toner car tr idge

several times.

$

Take off the new toner cartridge
cover (white plastic) and discard.

Do not stand the toner cartridge on end!

5

ATTENTION

Do not touch the magnetic roller!

# Install new toner cartridge.

$

Push the green handle until it locks.

Handle

C

To maintain optimum perf ormance, we recommend only using genuine
Panasonic supplies and parts.
Store toner cartridge in a cool dark place. Install toner cartridge immediately
after unsealing.

% Close the front panel.

&

Close the right cover. (See page 9)

( Close the sheet bypass.

Handling

25

Handling

Changing Drum Unit

■■

■ Message will appear in the message display when needs to change drum

■■

unit.

# Open the sheet bypass.
$ Push the button and open the

1

right cover.

% Open the front panel.
& Remove the toner cartridge.

For detail procedure, see page 25.
(Procedure 1 to 3)

Remove the drum unit by pulling
the handle with green label.

2
3

4
5

Take out the new drum unit from
the plastic bag.

Replace new drum unit by aligning
the arrows on the drum unit with
those of the copier .

# Replace the toner cartridge.

(See page 25)

$ Close the front panel.
% Close the right cover.

(See page 9)

& Close the sheet bypass.

26

ATTENTION

C

To maintain optimum perf ormance, we recommend only using genuine
Panasonic supplies and parts.
Store drum unit in a cool dark place. Do not unseal drum unit bef ore use.
Use it as fast as possible after unsealing.

C

Do not touch or scratch the surface of the drum.

M

0

Removing a Paper Misfeed (Main Unit)

■■

■ Paper transport and paper entry areas

■■

Handling

I

1
2

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

Button

SORT

SELECT

PAPER TRAY

Right Cover

Sheet Bypass

Caution
heated
surface

-

ZOO

(50~2

When a paper misfeed has
occurred
# Paper Misfeed Indicator will

light.

$ Paper misfeed message will

appear in the message display.

# Open the sheet bypass.
$ Push the button.
% Open the right cover.

Remove the misfed paper.

In case the jam is in fuser unit:

# Open the fuser cover.
$ Remove misfed paper.

Caution: this fuser area will be

hot.

3
4

ATTENTION

Close the right cover.

Close the sheet bypass.

Handling

C

Make sure that the misfeed indicator goes off after remo ving a paper misf eed.
The misfeed indicator will not go off if the paper is still jammed in the copier .
Check again and remove all misf ed paper.

C

Do not touch or scratch the surface of the drum.

27

M

0

Handling

Removing a Paper Misfeed (Main Unit)

■■

■ Paper exit area

■■

I

1
2

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

Button

SORT

SELECT

Right Cover

Sheet Bypass

PAPER TRAY

ZOO

(50~2

-

When a paper misfeed has
occurred

# Paper Misfeed Indicator will light.
$ Paper misfeed message will

appear in the message display.

# Open the sheet bypass.
$ Push the button.
% Open the right cover.

Open the front panel.

Do not open the front panel first. It can
not be opened unless you open the
covers shown at procedure 1.

3
4

ATTENTION

# Turn the knob.
$ Remove the misfed paper.

Knob

# Close the front panel.

$

Close the right cover. (See page 9)

% Close the sheet bypass.

C

Make sure that the misfeed indicator goes off after remo ving a paper
misfeed. The misfeed indicator will not go off if the paper is still jammed in
the copier . Check again and remov e all misf ed paper.

28

M

0

Removing an Original Misfeed (ADF)

■■

■ ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) area

■■

Handling

I

1

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

SORT

SELECT

PAPER TRAY

Paper Feed Cover

ZOO

(50~2

-

When an original misfeed has
occurred
# Paper Misfeed Indicator will

light.

$ Paper misfeed message will

appear in the message display.

Paper Feed area:
Open paper feed cover of ADF.

Remove misfed paper and close
paper feed cover.

2

ATTENTION

Paper Exit Area:
Open paper feed cover of ADF.

Paper Feed Cover

Remove misfed paper and close
paper feed cover.

C

Make sure that the misfeed indicator goes off after removing the misfed paper.
The misfeed indicator will not go off if an original is still jammed in the ADF.
Check again and remov e the misf ed original.

Handling

29

M

0

Handling

Removing a Paper Misfeed (Automatic Duplex Unit)

■■

■ Automatic Duplex Unit area

■■

I

1
2

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

Button

SORT

SELECT

Right Cover

Sheet Bypass

PAPER TRAY

Caution
heated
surface

ZOO

(50~2

-

When a paper misfeed has
occurred
# Paper Misfeed Indicator will

light.

$ Paper misfeed message will

appear in the message display.

# Open the sheet bypass.
$ Push the button.
% Open the right cover.

Remove the misfed paper.

Caution: this fuser area will be

hot.

3
4

ATTENTION

Close the right cover.

Close the sheet bypass.

C

Make sure that the misfeed indicator goes off after remo ving a paper misf eed.
The misfeed indicator will not go off if the paper is still jammed in the copier .
Check again and remov e all misf ed paper.

30

M

0

Removing a Paper Misfeed (2nd Paper Feed Module)

■■

■ 2nd Paper Feed Module area

■■

Handling

I

1
2

2SIDED

2 SIDED

2 in 1

DATA

PHOTO

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

SORT

SELECT

PAPER TRAY

ZOO

(50~2

-

When a paper misfeed has
occurred
# Paper Misfeed Indicator will

light.

$ Paper misfeed message will

appear in the message display.

Open paper feed cover.

Remove the misfed paper.

3
4

ATTENTION

Right Cover

Button

Sheet Bypass

C

Make sure that the misfeed indicator goes off
after removing the misfed paper .
The misfeed indicator will not go off if the paper
is still jammed in the copier. Check again and
remove all misf ed paper.

C

Do not open the rear cover of the 2nd Paper
Feed module. And do not touch to the gear area.
Fingers might be wedged between gears.

Close paper feed cover.

To clear the paper misfeed
indicator.

# Open the sheet bypass.

$

Push the button.

% Open the right cover.
& Close the right cover.
( Close the sheet bypass.

Handling

31

Checking

Tr oubleshooting

Check Action

Unit does not operate

Does the display light up?

Is Energy Sav er k e y flashing? Press Energy Saver k e y on control panel.

Does the Add Paper Indicator appear on
display? (J)

Does the Paper Misf eed Indicator appear
on display? (I)

Does “CLOSE RIGHT COVER” appear on
message display?

Does U19 appear on message display?

Does “CLOSE ADF” appear on message
display?

Does U40 appear on message display?

Does any of the E#-## appear on display?

Does “INFO. CODE=###” message appear
on display?

Check if the P o w er Switch is turned on and
if the power plug is inserted into the outlet.

Add paper. (See page 23) or check if the
paper tray is closed completely.
When the 2nd paper feed module is not
installed, the paper size should be selected
“0: Not installed”. (See page 24)

Remove misf ed paper.
(See page 27-31)

Right cover is open. Please close it.

Check if toner cartridge is installed
completely. (See page 25)

Close ADF (Automatic Document F eeder)

Add paper to the sheet bypass and press
Start.

Turn copier power switch off, then back on.
If error code comes back again, call your
Panasonic authorized dealer .

Refer to the Inf ormation Codes of the
Operating Instructions (For F acsimile) on
page 89.

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Does “JAN-01-1999” appear on message
display?

Copies are marked

Is the copier platen glass or platen cover
dirty?

Is the corona dirty?

Is the back side of copies dirty?

Replace the Litium Battery ,
refer to operating instructions (For F acsimile).

Clean the glass or platen cover.
(See page 33)

Need to clean corona. (See page 34)

Clean the roller. refer to operating
instructions (For F acsimile).

Copies are light

Checking

Does the exposure indicator sa y “light”?

Does the add toner message appear on
the message display?

Light image on the front side of copier

Copy Image Sample

Image towards
the front side
of copier is light.

Direction of paper exit

■ If the measures outlined above do not solv e the prob lem, call your Service provider.

Press Auto/Photo Select K e y to choose
the auto mode. (See page 2)

Change toner cartridge. (See page 25)

Push the green handle of the toner cartridge
to right.

Care of Copier

■■

■ As a rule , clean weekly.

■■

White Miller

# Wipe marks off with cloth and a neutral

Platen Cover

detergent.

$ Wipe again with a dry cloth.

Scanning Area

■■

■ As a rule, clean monthly.

■■

Paper Feed Cover

Paper Feed Roller

C

ATTENTION

Do not use benzine, thinners or other volatile cleaners.

Platen

<Paper F eed Roller>

# Open the Paper F eed co v er.
$ Wipe paper feed roller with cloth and neutral

detergent.

% Wipe again with a dry cloth.

Checking

33

Checking

■■

■ When copies become unclear, clean the corona by following procedure.

■■

Line images in the copy.

A B C D E F

(Sample)

1
2

3

Button

Sheet Bypass

Correct

Right Cover

# Open the sheet bypass.
$ Push the button.
% Open the right cover.
& Open the front panel.
( Pull the green hook of toner

cartridge.

# Remove the toner cartridge.
$ Remove the drum unit by pulling

the handle with green label.

# Slide corona cleaner (green)

back and forth one or two times.

$ Put the corona cleaner to

original position.

Corona Cleaner
(Original Position)

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4
5

Wrong

Handle

Reinstall the drum unit.

# Reinstall the toner cartridge.

$

Push the green handle until it locks.

% Close the front panel.

&

Close the right cover. (See page 9)

( Close the sheet bypass.

Specifications

Copier Functions

■■

■ Main unit

■■

Type: Desk Top
Copy/Print Process: Laser/Electrostatic photographic method
Process: Mono-component Ultra Magnefine™ T oner
Resolution: Max. 600 dpi
Multi-Copy Speed:
Maximum Original Size: 8.5″ × 14″ (Legal size)

Copy Size: Legal - In voice via paper tray

Reduction Ratios: Preset: 79%, 65%, 61%

Enlargement Ratios:

Quantity Selector: 1 - 99, Automatic Repeat, Automatic Reset to 1
Paper W eight: 16 - 24 lbs. (Paper tray)

Exposure Control: Automatic/Manual plus Photo Mode
Dimensions (W)(D)(H): 19.5″ (W) × 19.2″ (D) × 15.1″ (H) (with ADF)
Weight: 50 lbs (including ADF)
Electrical Requirement: AC 120V, 50/60Hz, 8A

15 letter size copies per minute

Void area: max. 5.0 mm

Legal - Invoice via sheet bypass

V ari ab l e:from 99% to 50% in 1% increments
Preset: 129%

V ari ab le :from 101% to 200% in 1% increments
250 sheet paper tray plus 50 sheet bypassPaper F eed:

15 - 34 lbs. (Sheet bypass)

■■

■ ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

■■

Original Capacity: 30 sheets (20 lbs.)
Paper Siz e: Invoice R, Letter R, Legal
Paper W eight: 13-28 lbs.
Electrical Requirements: Supplied from the copier
Dimensions (W)(D)(H):

■■

■ 2nd Paper Feed Module (DA-DS150) (Option)

■■

Paper Siz e: Invoice R, Letter R, Legal
Paper W eight: 16-24 lbs.
Paper Capacity: 250 sheets
Electrical Requirements: Supplied from the copier
Dimensions (W)(D)(H):
Weight:

Note: To see total count of copies, press and hold % Select k ey, then press CLEAR/STOP ke y.

19.5″ (W) × 17.2″ (D) × 4.3″ (H)

19.5″ (W) × 17.2″ (D) × 3.5″ (H)
7 lbs.

CheckingOthers

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Consumables List

■■

■ Consumables List

■■

When ordering consumables, please use the correct part number as listed below.

Consumable Name Part Number Yield
Toner Cartridge DQ-UG15A Approx. 5,000 sheets
Drum Unit DQ-UH32A Approx. 30,000 sheets

Based on copying onto letter-size 6% image original.

∗

Note: To see total count of copies, press and hold % Select k e y, then press CLEAR/STOP key.

To print total count of copies, press and hold % Select key, then press START key.

*

36

NOTE

37

NOTE

38

39

U.S.A. only

WARRANTY

“PANASONIC DOCUMENT IMA GING COMPANY MAKES NO W ARRANTIES , GU ARANTEES OR
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, TO CUST OMER WITH RESPECT T O THIS
PANASONIC COPIER, INCLUDING BUT NO T LIMITED TO , ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
PANASONIC DOCUMENT IMA GING COMPANY ASSUMES NO RISK AND SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT
TO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NO T LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT , SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL D AMA GES OR LOSS OF PR OFITS SUSTAINED BY THE
CUSTOMER IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PANASONIC COPIER. SEE
YOUR DEALER FOR DETAILS OF DEALER’S W ARRANTY. ”

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When requesting information, supplies or service always refer to the model and serial number of your
machine. The model and serial number plate (Main Name Plate) is located on the rear side of machine.
For your con venience, space is provided below to record information you may need in the future.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Dealer

Address

Telephone Number
()

Supplies T elephone Number
()

Service T elephone Number
()

Panasonic Document Imaging Company
A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Two Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,
Ontario L4W 2T3

FFPTD10241 S1000-1
October 2000
Printed in Japan