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 .

Operation Chart

Common Features

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■ Full Size Copying

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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)

Control Panel

ON LINE

Press the Copy Key

(20 lbs.), size:

COPY

FAX

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/

FLASH/

GHI JKL MNO

SUB-ADDR

PQRS

MONITOR

TONE

Number of Copies (Up to 99)

ABC DEF

TUV

-/()

Invoice - Legal

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

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Position of the original

INV LTR LGL

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■ Original Guide

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Place original against guide.

INV

LTR LGL

INVOICE

LETTER R

LEGAL

F ace DO WN on platen.

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

ENERGY

SAVER

RESET

CLEAR/STOP

WXYZ

START

Press Start

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■ When manually selecting exposure control

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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

Paper with a smooth surface such as glossy and coated papers

Transparencies

Paste-ups

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

Pressure sensitive or carbon back ed papers

Paper with excessive curl

Stapled originals

Originals with oil on them

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

Overview

Useful for office, more than 4 functions

Copier

Facsimile

Printer

Scanner

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

halftones originals.

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

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.

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.

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

Precautions

For your safety

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■ Laser Safety

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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 .

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■ Caution Labels

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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.

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)

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

■ Store toner cartridge and paper in cool areas with

low humidity.

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

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 .

Precautions

Installation

■ The copier should not be installed in areas with the

following conditions:

Extremely high or low temperature and humidity. Proper ambient conditions

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

Where temperature and humidity can change rapidly, causing condensation.

Direct exposure to sunlight.

Directly in air conditioning flow.

In areas of high dust concentration.

In areas of poor ventilation.

In areas with chemical fume concentration.

In areas with extreme vibration.

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.

Components

Using the Sheet Bypass

External/Internal

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■ External

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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

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■ Internal

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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

Do not touch it!

Transfer Roller

Do not touch it!

Components

Control Panel

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■ Function keys for making copies.

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(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)

Paper Misf eed Indicator (See page 27-31)

Add Paper Indicator (See page 23)

Message Display Energy Saver Key Reset Key

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

Components