Panasonic dp-6000 Operation Manual

Digital Imaging System

Operating Instructions (For Copier)

DP-6000/7000

Options
DA-FS700/MA700/XT700/TR700

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

English

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Contents are subject to change without notice.

Printed in Japan.

Preface

Thank you for choosing Panasonic DP-6000/7000 Series. This manual aims to provide all the information
necessary for effectively operating the copier together with notes on safety precautions and maintenance tips.
To get the most out of your copier, please read the manual carefully and completely before using the machine.
Keep this manual handy as a quick reference should you encounter any difficulties when using the copier.

In this manual, safety instructions are preceded by the symbol .
Always read and follow the instructions before performing the required procedures.

Safety Notes, Compliances Certifications, and Other Notices

Safety Notes

Your DP-6000/7000 and its supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These
include safety agency examination and approval, and compliance with established environmental standards.
Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the DP-6000/7000.
Failure to follow the recommendations in this section may result in personal injury or rescinding of the
Dealer's Warranty/Maintenance Agreement.

Ozone Safety

Make sure that the machine is installed in a spacious or well-ventilated room so as not to increase the amount
of ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavier than air, it is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated.

Laser Safety

Use of controls, adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified herein, may result in
hazardous laser radiation exposure.

This equipment complies with safety standards. With specific regard to laser safety, the equipment complies
with performance standards for laser products set by government agencies as a Class I laser product and
does not emit hazardous lights, the beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer
operation and maintenance.

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FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 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 radio 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 own expense.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Technical Support: Panasonic Document Imaging Company/

Technical Support Department
Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
1-800-225-5329
Email:

The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if any unauthorized changes or modifications are
made to this equipment.

[e-mail]

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

European Union

This product complies with the requirements of EC Council Directives 73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC,
and 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

WARNING

This product is certified, manufactured and tested in compliance with strict safety and radio
frequency interference regulations. Any unauthorized alteration, which includes the addition of
new functions or the connection of external devices, may impact this certification. Please contact
your local authorized Panasonic representative for a list of approved accessories.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio frequency
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made to this equipment.

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DP-6000/7000 Series

Useful Features

Making Copies of
Odd Sizes

You can make copies by
changing the length/width of
your document.

4-4 Reducing/Enlarging the
Length and Width (Independent
X-Y%)

Copying Multiple
Documents on one
Page

You can copy multiple pages
onto a single sheet of paper.

Making Sorted Sets

You can select to output the copies
as collated sets.

4-7 Collating Copy Output
(Output/Finishing)

Copying Mixed Size
Originals

Mixed size documents can be
copied simultaneously without
having to specify the size of
each original.

5-4 Copying Several Documents
onto One Copy (Multi-Up (N Up))

5-5 Loading Mixed Size Originals
(Mixed Size Originals)

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Creating a Binding

Making Copies of a

Margin

You can shift the copy image to
create a binding margin at the
edge.

5-7 Setting the Margins (Image
Shift)

Bound Document
onto Separate
Sheets

You can make copies from a
bound document onto separate
sheets of paper.

5-6 Copying Facing Pages onto
Separate Sheets (Book Copying)

Inserting Blank
Sheets Between
Copied
Transparencies

You can insert blank sheets as
separators between the copied
transparencies. Copies for
distribution can also be made
simultaneously.

5-9 Interleaving Blank Sheets
between Transparencies
(Transparency Separators)

Erasing Shadows
on Copies

You can erase dark lines
usually found on copies made
with the document cover open,
or when the copies are made
from bound documents.

5-8 Erasing the Edges and
Copying All (Edge Erase/Copy All)

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Specifying the Size

Creating a

of a Document

You can specify the area of the
document you wish to copy.

5-12 Selecting the Original Size
(Original Size)

Negative-type
Image

You can create a negative-type
image on a copy by reversing
the black and white areas of the
original.

5-14 Creating Negative-like
Images (Negative Image)

Creating Mirror
Images

You can create a copy
containing the mirror image of a
document by reversing its
orientation.

5-15 Creating Mirror Images
(Mirror Image)

Repeating an Image

You can copy an image and
repeat it on a paper.

5-16 Repeating an Image
(Repeat Image)

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Making Duplex

Enhancing the
Copies of Facing
Pages

You can make two sided copies
of documents with facing
pages.

5-17 Making Duplex Copies of
Facing Pages (Book Duplex)

Stapling/Punching
Holes in Copies

Sharpness of a

Photo

You can enhance or reduce the
sharpness of a photo.

5-13 Enhancing Sharpness
(Sharpness)

Inserting Covers

You can insert a cover such as
a colored sheet as the front
copy.

(optional)

You can staple and output the
copies. Alternatively, you can
punch holes in the copies.

This feature is only available
when the optional Finisher is
installed.
4-8 Stapling (Stapling)
4-9 Punching Holes (Punching)

5-18 Inserting Covers (Covers)

Storing Jobs in
Memory

You can store the jobs which you
frequently perform into memory.

5-21 Job Memory Operation

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Using These Operating
Instructions

This manual consists of the following chapters.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Copier

This chapter contains operating instructions about your copier like information on the major components, the
methods of switching the power On and Off and how to use the touch panel display.
After the copier has been properly installed, be sure to read this chapter completely before operating the machine.

Chapter 2 Loading Paper

This chapter covers the types of paper that can be used on this copier, the precautions on paper handling and the
methods on how to load paper in the respective trays. Read this chapter before loading paper in the trays.

Chapter 3 Loading Documents

This chapter covers the types of original documents that can be used on this copier, the precautions on document
handling and how to load the documents. Read this chapter before loading documents on the copier.

Chapter 4 Basic Features

This chapter describes the basic copying operations and nice-to-know applications so that users can perform
normal copying jobs required in a typical office environment. Read this chapter before performing any copying
operations.

Chapter 5 Added Features

This chapter describes how to use the special features and the many versatile ways of making copies. Read this
chapter after you have understood and know how to use the features described in

Chapter 4 Basic Features

Chapter 6 Custom Presets

This chapter provides information required to preset the parameters of the copying features to facilitate daily
operations of the copier. For instance, the default screen, the default values, the tone and the time can all be
preset.
This chapter shows the contents of those parameters that can be selected and explains how to select them with
the use of examples. Read this chapter before selecting the parameters.

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

This chapter describes the actions to be taken in the event of errors or machine faults. Read this chapter for
instructions on how to resolve these errors if they occurred.

Chapter 8 Daily Care

This chapter provides information on regular maintenance such as replacing drum/toner cartridges, checking the
meters and cleaning the machine. Read this chapter when necessary.

Chapter 9 Using the Auditron Feature

This chapter explains the Auditron feature of this copier. Auditron is the feature that captures information on the
number of copies made by each account user. Read this chapter when managing account data of the users.

Appendix

The appendix includes information on the specifications, the possible combinations of features, and the stapling
function of the machine.

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Conventions

The manual uses the following conventions.

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Safety Notes

Read these safety notes carefully before using this product to ensure that you operate the machine properly.

This section explains the graphic symbols used throughout this guide.

Warnings alert you to potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

Cautions alert you to operations that may result in minor injury or damage to the
machine.

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This symbol is used to alert operators to a specific operating
procedure that requires close attention. Read and follow
instructions carefully to ensure the task is accomplished safely.

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This symbol is used to alert operators to a specific operating
procedure that must not be performed. Read and follow
instructions carefully.

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This symbol is used to alert operators to a specific operating
procedure that should be emphasized for operating safety.
Read instructions carefully before performing the required
procedure.

Precautions for Installation and Relocation

The machine has ventilation holes on its bottom.
A poorly ventilated machine can cause
excessive internal heat and fire.

Do not place the machine in a hot, humid, dusty,
or poorly ventilated environment. Prolonged
exposure to these adverse conditions can cause
fire or electric shocks.

Do not place the machine near heaters or
volatile, flammable, or combustible materials
such as curtains that may catch fire.

Place the machine on a level and sturdy surface
that can withstand the machine weight of 418 lbs
or 190 kg If tilted, the machine may fall over and
cause injuries.

When relocating the machine, contact your local
authorized Panasonic service representative.

The accompanying diagram shows the minimum
clearances required for normal operation,
consumable replacement, and maintenance to
ensure your machine operates at peak
performance. Your authorized Panasonic
representative will provide necessary support for
the proper installation of the machine.

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When moving the machine, be sure to unplug
the Power Cord from the outlet. If the machine
is moved with the Power Cord connected, it can
cause damage to the cord which could result in
fire or electric shocks.

When moving the machine, do not tilt it more
than indicated below. If tilted excessively, the
machine may fall over and cause injuries.

After the machine is installed, be sure to lock the
caster stoppers. An unlocked machine may fall
over or slide and cause injuries.

Other Precautions

The machine is capable of operating normally
within the following recommended environmental
limits. The temperature range is 50°-95°F,
humidity range is 15-85% (without condensation).
The humidity should be 47.5% or below at 95°F,
and 85% at 95°F or below.

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Sudden temperature fluctuations can affect copy
quality. Rapid heating of a cold room can cause
condensation inside the machine, directly interfering
with image transfer.

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Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight can adversely affect
the machine’s performance.

Power Requirements and Ground Connection

Never use multi-plug adaptors to plug multiple
power plugs in the same outlet. Be sure to
operate the machine on a single-use

Two power specifications are listed below. The
specifications that apply to your machine
depend on your machine configuration. Connect
the power plug only to a properly rated power
outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric
shocks. If in doubt, contact your local
authorized Panasonic service representative.

Rated voltage: 120 VAC
Rated frequency: 60 Hz
Rated voltage: 220 - 240 VAC

Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz

receptacle. Multiple connectors can cause
the outlet to overheat and cause fire.

Ensure that the plug connection is free of dust.
In a damp environment, a contaminated
connector can draw a non-negligible amount of
current that can generate heat and eventually
cause a fire over an extended period of time.

Always use the Power Cord provided with your
machine. When an extension Power Cord is
required, always use a properly rated cord. In USA,
it is 125 V/15 A. In other countries, contact your
local authorized Panasonic service representative.
If you use a cord with an unspecified current rating,
the machine or plug may emit smoke or become
hot to the touch externally .

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Do not attempt to rework, pull, bend, chafe, or
otherwise damage the Power Cord. Do not
place a heavy object on the cord. A damaged
cord can cause fire or electric shocks.

Never touch a Power Cord with wet hands.
Danger of electric shock exists.

Stop operation immediately if your machine
produces smoke, smell, excessive heat, or
unusual noise, or if water is spilt onto the
machine. These conditions can cause fire.
Immediately switch off and unplug the machine,
and contact your local authorized Panasonic
service representative.

If the Power Cord is broken or insulated wires are
exposed, ask your local authorized Panasonic
service representative for a replacement. Using a
damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks.

To prevent fire or electric shocks, your machine

must be grounded. If in doubt, contact your local
authorized Panasonic service representative.
Never connect the ground wire to any of the
following:

Gas pipe, which can be ignited and explode
Telephone line ground wire or lightning rod,
which can draw an excessive electric current
if hit by lightning
Water faucet or pipe whose electrical
conductivity is broken by a non-metal part

Be sure to switch Off and unplug the machine
before accessing the interior of the machine for
cleaning, maintenance, or fault clearance.
Access to a live machine's interior can cause
electric shocks.

When the machine is not used over an extended

period of time, switch it Off and unplug it. If an
unused machine is left connected to a power
source for a long period, degraded insulation
can cause electric shocks, current leakages, or
fire.

Once a month, unplug the machine and check
the Power Cord for the following:

The Power Cord is plugged firmly into a
receptacle.
The plug is not excessively heated, rusted, or
bent.
The plug and receptacle are free of dust.

The cord is not cracked or frayed.
If you notice any unusual conditions, contact your
local authorized Panasonic service representative.

This machine has a ground fault interrupter. Once
a month, check the protection circuit for correct
operation using the following procedure. If the
circuit does not operate, an electric shock can
occur on a poorly grounded component. If you
notice any unusual conditions, contact your local
authorized Panasonic service representative.

Press the power switch to the " " position.

Do not unplug the machine while it is on.

Unplugging a live connector can deform the plug
and cause a fire.

When unplugging the machine, grasp the plug
instead of the cord. Forcibly pulling on a cord
can damage it and cause fire or electric shocks.

Press the test button below the breaker
switch with the tip of a ball pen. When the
breaker switch is turned from " " to " ",
the circuit is OK.

Turn the breaker switch, then the power
switch to the " " position.

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Other Precautions

When installed at a certain location, the machine
may cause interference with radio and television
reception. If you notice flickering or distorted
images or noises on your audio-visual units, your
machine may be causing radio interference.
Switch it Off, and if the interference disappears,
the machine is the cause of radio interference.
Perform the following procedures until the
interference is corrected:

Move the machine, and the TV and radio away
from each other.
Reposition or re-orientate the machine and/or
the TV and radio.

Operating Safeguards

Do not place any liquid container such as
a vase or coffee cup on the machine.
Spilt water can cause fire or electric
shocks.

Unplug the machine, TV, and radio, and replug

them into outlets that operate on different

circuits.

Re-orientate the TV and/or radio antennas and

cables until the interference stops. For an

outdoor antenna, you should ask your local

electrician for support.

Use coaxial cable antennas.
The machine has a built-in circuit for protection

against lightning-induced surge current. If
lightning strikes in your neighborhood, switch Off
the machine. Disconnect the Power Cord from the
machine, and reconnect them only when lightning
has stopped.

Since radiation emitted inside the machine is
completely confined within the protective
housings and external covers, the laser beam
cannot escape from the machine during any
phase of user operation. Do not perform any
operation apart from the instructions given in the
manual. There may be a danger of laser beam
leakage.

Do not place any metal part such as staples or
clips on the machine. If metal and flammable
parts entered the machine, they can short
internal components, and cause fire or electric
shocks.

If debris (metal or liquid) entered the machine,
switch Off and unplug the machine. Contact your
local authorized Panasonic service representative.
Operating a debris-contaminated machine can
cause fire or electric shocks.

Never open or remove machine covers that are
secured with screws unless specifically
instructed in this manual. A high voltage
component can cause electric shocks.

Do not try to alter the machine configuration, or
modify any parts. An unauthorized modification
can cause smoke or fire.

This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser
product under IEC60825 and FDA (Food and
Drug Administration:USA). This means that the
machine does not emit hazardous laser
radiation.

Do not place any heavy object on the machine.
An off-balance machine can fall over or the
heavy object can fall, causing injuries.

If you make copies with the document cover
open, avoid looking directly at the copy lamp.
Direct eye exposure can cause eye fatigue or
damage.

Do not use a highly flammable spray near the
machine. It can cause fire.

When copying a thick document, do not use
excessive force to press it against the document
glass. The glass may break and cause injuries.

Do not touch areas on or near the Fuser Unit
that are affixed with the label, “Hot Surface”.
You can get burnt as a result. Do not forcefully
remove paper that are in the Fuser Unit or
wrapped around the Heat Roller. You can get
burnt as a result. Switch Off the machine, and
contact your local authorized Panasonic service
representative.

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Do not place a heavy object or lean your elbow

on the touch-sensitive panel or display. The
panel or display can break and the broken glass
can cause injuries.

Do not use papers that conduct electricity (for
example, origami paper, carbon paper and
coated paper). If the paper is jammed in the
machine, it can result in a short circuit or fire.

Do not staple document with punched holes
(e.g. perforated paper available in the market)
as the resultant detached staples can injure your
fingers.

When sliding out a Paper Tray, pull it out slowly.
If pulled out with too much force, the tray can hit

and injure your knees.

When pushing back the Tray, be careful so that

your fingers are not hurt by the pincers.
When opening the Transfer Unit, be careful so

that your fingers are not hurt by the pincers.
Do not reach your hand to the back of the

Transfer Unit. You can injure your hand this
way, or your fingers may be hurt by the pincers.

When removing jammed paper, make sure that
no pieces of torn paper are left in the machine.
A piece of paper remaining in the machine can
cause a fire.

If a sheet of paper cannot be removed or is
wrapped around the Heat Roller, do not try to
remove it by yourself. Doing so can cause
injuries. Switch Off the machine immediately,
and contact your local authorized Panasonic
service representative.

It is recommended to ventilate the room to keep
the environment comfortable during continuous
copying runs in a small room.

When removing jammed staples, take care not
to injure your fingers.

Other Precautions

When clearing a paper jam or other fault, follow
the appropriate procedures given in this manual.

As the cooling fan is always switched On to
prevent the machine from overheating, it is not an
error. Do not block the ventilation outlets of the
machine.

This DP-6000/7000 utilizes tin-lead solder, and
has a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount
of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be
regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities,
or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
"www.eiae.org".

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Consumable Safeguards

Never throw a Drum Cartridge into an open
flame. Toner remaining in the cartridge can
cause an explosion and you can get burnt.

Never throw a Toner Cartridge into an open
flame. It can cause an explosion and you can
get hurt.

Never throw developer or a developer container
into an open flame. It can cause an explosion
and you can get hurt.

Never heat the drum in a cartridge, or scratch its
surface. A heated or scratched drum can be
hazardous to your health.

Other Precautions

Do not unpack consumables before use. Store
consumables in a cool, dry, and clean
environment, away from an open flame, and out of
direct exposure to sunlight.

When using consumables, read and observe
operating instructions and safeguards written on
the package and container.

- Handling Instructions -

Used Drum Cartridges and Toner Cartridges should
be properly disposed of. Contact your local authorized
Panasonic service representative for disposal.

Administer emergency treatment as follows:

If toner gets into your eyes, rinse them well with
plenty of clean water. Consult a doctor, if
necessary.

If toner adheres to your skin, wash it with soap
and water, then rinse it well.
If you inhale toner, exit the area immediately
and gargle with plenty of water.
If you swallow toner, induce vomiting and
consult a doctor immediately.

Locations of Warning and Caution Labels

To ensure your safety in operating the copier, please read the Warning and Caution Labels pasted on the
internal parts of the machine carefully.

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The Objective of the
International Energy Star
Program

As a member of the International ENERGY STAR® Program,
Panasonic confirms that this product satisfies the requirements
for International

T o protect the global environment and conserve energy sources, the International
Energy Star Program encourages the following product features. Panasonic
confirms the DP-6000/7000 Series satisfy the requirements for this program.

ENERGY STAR

Two-sided Copying Feature

To reduce the volume of copy paper used, the two-sided copying feature is set
as a default for this machine. You can copy two single-sided originals on both
sides of a sheet of paper. You can also make single-sided copies.
See

4-6: Copying on Two Sides (2 Sided)

details.

®

Program standards.

of these Operating Instructions for

Auto Power Off Feature

This product has a power-saving feature, which turns the machine Off
automatically if it is On and not operated for a certain period of time. The default
auto shut-off time is set at 60 minutes and above. See

6.1: List of Custom Preset Functions

of these Operating Instructions for details.

Time-Outs

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Sleep Mode Feature

This product has a power-saving feature, which switches the machine to the
sleep mode automatically if the machine is not operated for a certain period of
time. In this mode, the machine consumes minimum power. The default sleep
mode start time is set as 60 minutes. See the

Operating Instructions (Printer).

Low Power Mode Feature

This product has a power-saving feature, which switches the machine to the
low power mode automatically if the machine is On and not operated for a
certain period of time. In this mode the machine lowers the fuser temperature
and saves power consumption. The default low power mode start time is set
at 15 minutes. The recovery time for low power mode is 29 seconds for
machines that prints 50, 60, or 70 copies per minute. See

List of Custom Preset Functions

of these Operating Instructions for details.

Time-Outs

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Table of Contents

Preface
Useful Features
Using These Operating Instructions
Conventions
Safety Notes
The Objective of the International Energy Star Program

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Copier

1-1 Main Components and Their Functions.....................................................................................2

1-2 Switching On and Off.................................................................................................................6

Breaker Switch ..............................................................................................................6

Switching On the Power................................................................................................6

Switching Off the Power................................................................................................7

Switching Off the Power Automatically..........................................................................7

Auto Start ......................................................................................................................7

1-3 Using the Touch Panel Display .................................................................................................. 8

1-4 Entering Password (When the Auditron Feature is Enabled) ................................................. 13

1-5 Saving Power .......................................................................................................................... 15

Entering Power Saver Mode Automatically.................................................................16

Using the Power Saver Mode .....................................................................................16

Chapter 2 Loading Paper

2-1 What Paper to Use ..................................................................................................................18

Weights of Paper.........................................................................................................18

Paper Size and Tray Loading Capacity.......................................................................18

Types of Special Media...............................................................................................19

2-2 Storing and Handling Paper .................................................................................................... 20

Handling Curled Paper................................................................................................20

2-3 Loading Paper .........................................................................................................................21

Loading Paper in Trays 1 to 4 .....................................................................................21

Loading Paper in Tray 5 (Bypass)...............................................................................23

Loading Paper in Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder) (optional)........................................24

2-4 Changing the Paper Tray Size ................................................................................................ 25

Changing the Size of Tray 1........................................................................................25

Changing the Size of Trays 2 to 4...............................................................................27

Changing the Size of Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder) (optional)..................................31

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Chapter 3 Loading Documents

3-1 Documents .............................................................................................................................. 34

Loading Documents in the DADF................................................................................34

Placing Documents on the Document Glass...............................................................35

3-2 Loading Documents ................................................................................................................36

Loading Documents in the DADF................................................................................36

Placing Documents on the Document Glass...............................................................37

Screen Display When Using Document Glass............................................................38

Chapter 4 Basic Features

4-1 Overview of Basic Features ....................................................................................................40

4-2 Selecting a Paper Tray (Paper Supply) ................................................................................... 42

4-3 Reducing/Enlarging (Reduce/Enlarge) .................................................................................... 43

Size-for-Size Copying .................................................................................................44

Reduction or Enlargement ..........................................................................................45

Preset Percentage Change.........................................................................................46

Variable Percentage Change (Variable %)..................................................................47

4-4 Reducing/Enlarging the Length and Width (Independent X-Y%) ............................................ 49

Specifying X/Y Percentage Change (Variable X-Y%) .................................................50

Specifying Original/Copy Size (Calculator%) ..............................................................52

Automatic X/Y Percentage Change (Auto-Fit) ............................................................54

4-5 Copying on One Side (2 Sided)...............................................................................................56

4-6 Copying on Two Sides (2 Sided) ............................................................................................. 59

Making Two Sided Copies from One Sided Originals .................................................59

Making Two Sided Copies from Two Sided Originals..................................................61

4-7 Collating Copy Output (Output/Finishing)................................................................................64

4-8 Stapling (Stapling) ...................................................................................................................67

4-9 Punching Holes (Punching).....................................................................................................70

4-10 Resetting the Copy Sets and Feature Settings to Their Defaults............................................73

Resetting the Number of Copy Sets............................................................................73

Resetting the Feature Settings....................................................................................73

4-11 Stopping a Copy Job ............................................................................................................... 74

4-12 Interrupting a Copy Job ...........................................................................................................75

4-13 Programming Ahead................................................................................................................76

Chapter 5 Added Features

5-1 Overview of Added Features...................................................................................................78

5-2 Adjusting Copy Density (Lighter/Darker) .................................................................................80

5-3 Making a Copy According to Original Type (Original Type) .....................................................82

5-4 Copying Several Documents onto One Copy (Multi-Up (N Up)) ............................................. 84

5-5 Loading Mixed Size Originals (Mixed Size Originals)..............................................................87

Copying on Paper Size Matching the Document Size ................................................88

Copying onto a Selected Paper Size ..........................................................................89

5-6 Copying Facing Pages onto Separate Sheets (Book Copying)............................................... 90

5-7 Setting the Margins (Image Shift)............................................................................................92

5-8 Erasing the Edges and Copying All (Edge Erase/Copy All).....................................................96

5-9 Interleaving Blank Sheets Between Transparencies (Transparency Separators) ................... 99

5-10 Selecting the Original Orientation (Original Orientation) .......................................................102

5-11 Rotating and Copying in Different Directions (Image Rotation).............................................104

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5-12 Selecting the Original Size (Original Size) ............................................................................ 106

5-13 Enhancing Sharpness (Sharpness).......................................................................................108

5-14 Creating Negative-like Images (Negative Image).................................................................. 110

5-15 Creating Mirror Images (Mirror Image).................................................................................. 112

5-16 Repeating an Image (Repeat Image) .................................................................................... 114

5-17 Making Duplex Copies of Facing Pages (Book Duplex)........................................................ 117

5-18 Inserting Covers (Covers) .....................................................................................................120

5-19 Making a Sample Set (Sample Set) ...................................................................................... 123

5-20 Creating a Booklet (Booklet Creation)................................................................................... 125

5-21 Job Memory Operations........................................................................................................128

Registering a Routine Job in the Job Memory ..........................................................128

Overwriting Jobs Stored in the Job Memory .............................................................133

Deleting a Job Stored in the Job Memory .................................................................133

Copying by Using the Job Memory ...........................................................................135

5-22 Using the Document/Copy Counter.......................................................................................136

Chapter 6 Custom Presets

6-1 List of Custom Preset Functions ...........................................................................................140

Paper Tray Attributes.................................................................................................140

Feature Defaults........................................................................................................141

Audio Tones ..............................................................................................................142

Original Size Defaults................................................................................................143

Original/Paper Size Sensing .....................................................................................143

Time-Outs..................................................................................................................144

R/E Presets ...............................................................................................................144

Change of Access Number .......................................................................................145

Screen Layout ...........................................................................................................145

System Setup............................................................................................................146

Image Quality ............................................................................................................146

6-2 Displaying the Tools Mode Screen ........................................................................................147

Displaying the Tools Mode Screen............................................................................147

Exiting the Tools Mode Screen..................................................................................148

6-3 Configuring the Machine with Tools Mode............................................................................. 149

Selecting the Feature Defaults..................................................................................149

Changing the Access Number of the Administrator...................................................152

Configuring a Screen (Default/Basic/Customized)....................................................154

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

7-1 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................164

When an Error Message is Displayed.......................................................................164

When Other Problems Occurred...............................................................................164

7-2 Paper Jams ...........................................................................................................................168

Paper Jam at Trays 1-4.............................................................................................168

Paper Jam at Tray 5 (Bypass)...................................................................................169

Paper Jam at Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder)............................................................170

Paper Jam at Lower Right Section of the Machine ...................................................173

Paper Jam Inside the Machine..................................................................................175

Paper Jam at the Output Tray...................................................................................178

Paper Jam Inside the Finisher ..................................................................................180

Paper Jam at the Finisher Tray.................................................................................181

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7-3 Document Jams ....................................................................................................................183

Document Jam at the Feeding Point of the DADF ....................................................183

Document Jam Inside the DADF...............................................................................184

Document Jam at the Document Tray.......................................................................186

Document Jam Underneath the DADF .....................................................................187

7-4 Stapler Faults ........................................................................................................................189

Chapter 8 Daily Care

8-1 Cleaning the Copier...............................................................................................................194

Cleaning Document Cover, Document/Scanning Glass............................................194

Cleaning the DADF Film/Roller Sections ..................................................................195

8-2 Consumables ........................................................................................................................197

8-3 Increasing the Toner Level ....................................................................................................198

8-4 Replacing the Toner Cartridge...............................................................................................200

8-5 Replacing the Drum Cartridge...............................................................................................203

8-6 Replacing the Staple Cartridge .............................................................................................206

8-7 Emptying the Punch Scrap Container ...................................................................................208

8-8 Checking the Billing Meter.....................................................................................................210

8-9 Making Clean Copies ............................................................................................................212

Chapter 9 Using the Auditron Feature

9-1 Auditron .................................................................................................................................216

9-2 Displaying the Auditron Administration Mode Screen............................................................218

Displaying the Auditron Administration Mode Screen ...............................................218

Exiting the Auditron Administration Mode..................................................................219

9-3 Confirming the Account Data.................................................................................................220

Confirming Data of Own Account..............................................................................220

Confirming Data of Every Account ............................................................................221

9-4 Editing the Account Data .......................................................................................................223

9-5 Deleting the Account Data.....................................................................................................227

9-6 Enabling/Disabling Auditron ..................................................................................................229

9-7 Defining Automatic Display of the Password Entry Screen ................................................... 231

9-8 Changing the Auditron Access Number.................................................................................233

Appendix

A Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 236

B Possible Combinations of Features....................................................................................... 239

C Stapling .................................................................................................................................243

D Options and Supplies ............................................................................................................245

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1

Getting to Know Your Copier

1-1 Main Components and Their Functions........................ 2

1-2 Switching On and Off.................................................... 6

1-3 Using the Touch Panel Display ..................................... 8

1-4 Entering Password

(When the Auditron Feature is Enabled)....................... 13

1-5 Saving Power................................................................ 15

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Getting to Know Your Copier

Main Components and
Their Functions

Main Components

Duplex Automatic

1

Document Feeder (DADF)

Power Switch

2

Output Tray (optional)

3

4

Lower Right Cover
Paper Trays 1 to 4

5

6

Front Door
Control Panel

7

Document Glass

8

Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder) (optional)

9

Top Cover of Tray 6 (High Capacity Feeder)

10

Tray 5 (Bypass)

11

Automatically feeds a stack of documents, one sheet at a time, for
scanning. For copying a two-sided document, side one is scanned first
and the document is flipped in the DADF for side two to be scanned. The
DADF serves as the document cover when the document to be copied is
placed on the document glass.

Switches On/Off the power of the machine.
Receives copies made from the machine. If the optional offset catch tray

is installed, each copy set is offset from the previous copy set. This
means that the edge of each set is placed to the left or right of the
previous copy set to allow easy separation.

Open this cover to clear paper jams.
Load paper stock in these trays.
Open this door to clear paper jams or replace the Drum/Toner Cartridge.
Contains operating buttons, indicator lights and the touch panel display.
Set originals here.

Up to 3600 sheets of paper can be loaded.
Open this cover to clear paper jams.
Load special media and non standard size paper here.

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1

12 Finisher (optional) Enables stapling and hole-punching.

Finisher Tray 1 Receives copy output other than stapled, punched, or high capacity.

13
14

Finisher Tray 2 Receives stapled, punched, or high capacity copy output.
Finisher Top Cover Open this cover to remove jammed paper.

15
16

Finisher Front Door Open this door to remove jammed paper, and replace or remove staples.

17

Fuser Unit

18

Transfer Unit

19

Drum Cartridge Comprises devices such as a photoreceptor drum and charge corona.
Toner Cartridge Contains toner (image forming powder).

20

Breaker Switch

21

Fixes the printed image on the paper by fusing the toner. Do not touch this unit as it is
extremely hot.

Transfers the toner image on the drum to the paper. Pull out this unit to clear paper jams.

Controls the power supply to the machine. Once leakage is detected, this switch will
automatically interrupt the power supply to the machine. It is usually left in the “I” position.

* Indicates that the feature may not be available on certain models.

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Getting to Know Your Copier

Control Panel

1

2

1

Brightness Adjustment Dial

2

Touch Panel Display

3

Settings/Meter Check Button

Password Button

4

5

Interrupt Button/Indicator

6

Power Saver (On/Off) Button

4

1-1 Main Components and Their Functions

Adjusts the brightness of the Touch Panel display.
Touch the feature buttons on this panel to select the desired options for a copy, scan

or print job.
Press this button to go to the Settings/Meter Check screen or screen for setting printer

specifications if the printer function is installed. You can also check the meter reading.
Press this button to enter the Password (by department/account user) when the

Auditron feature is enabled.

Press this button to interrupt the current copy or print job for an urgent job. The indicator
light at the upper left lights up when this button is pressed.

Press this button to reduce the power consumption of the machine and put it in the
Power Saver mode which is indicated by the illuminated button. To return to the Ready
(Copy) mode, press the lit Power Saver button.

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Clear All Button Press this button to clear all settings and return to the default screen.

7

Stop Button Press this button to stop the current copy or print job.

8

Start Button

9

10

Clear C Button Press this button to delete a wrong character entry, and stop a copy or print job.

11

Numeric Keypad

Communicating Indicator* The indicator lights up when print or scan data are being transmitted.

12

Job in Memory Indicator* The indicator lights up when data are accumulated in the memory of the machine.

13

Job Status Stop Button* Press this button when checking or cancelling the status of copy, print or scan jobs.

14

15

Menu Button* Press this button to display the menu screen.

Press this button to start copying or scanning.
The Auto indicator light at the upper left lights up when Auto Start is activated.

Use the keys to enter the number of sets to be copied, or numeric values for feature
settings.

* For models with the printer feature

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Switching On and Off

Switch On the power before operating the copier.
This section will show you how to switch the copier On/Off.

Breaker Switch

If the breaker trips repeatedly,
contact your local authorized
Panasonic service representative.
Check the Ground Fault Interrupter
once a month to ensure that it works
correctly.

The Breaker Switch is
normally set to the "I" position.
However, when it is not used
for an extended period of time
or when it is to be relocated,
switch it to the "O" position.

Power requirements and ground
connection

explanation on the Ground Fault
Interrupter.

of

Safety Notes

for an

Switching On the Power

Turn the power switch to the

" position.

"

The power is switched On.

You can change the default screen
from the Basic Features screen to
any other screen and the new
screen will be displayed.
The machine will be in the Ready
mode approximately three minutes
after the power is switched On.
When the Power Saver mode is On,
the display will still be Off and the
Power Saver indicator will be On.

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After a while, the default screen
appears on the display.

Switching Off the Power

Turn the power switch to the " "
position.

If the machine is switched On but
has been left unused for a fixed
period of time, the Power Saver
feature will reduce the power
consumption of the machine to
conserve energy. See

Power

for details.

1-5: Saving

The power is switched Off.

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1

1

Switching Off the Power Automatically

The Auto Power Off feature will be enabled if the machine has been left
unused for a certain duration (factory default is 60 minutes) while the power

This feature is available for models
with only the copy function. See

Time-Outs in 6-1: List of Custom
Preset Functions

the settings.

The Auto Power Off feature is not
available for models with the printer
feature.

on how to change

is On.
Press the switch to the "

" position to switch On the power.

Auto Start

Load the document while the message "Please wait.." is being displayed.
Then press the Start button. The document will automatically be scanned

When the Auto Start feature is
activated, "Please wait ... Job will
start automatically." appears on the
message area of the display. The
indicator light at the top left corner of
the Auto indicator is lit.
You can cancel the Auto Start
feature by pressing the Stop button
and then the Clear C button.

once the machine is ready to copy. This is called the Auto Start feature.

1-2 Switching On and Off

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Getting to Know Your Copier

Using the Touch Panel Display

Feature Status Mark

The status of a feature is indicated by a mark.

Message Area

The status of the machine and its operating
instructions are displayed here. The number on
the right indicates the number of sets to be copied.

You can select a feature shown on the Touch Panel display by touching its
corresponding button on the display. Here, the Basic Features screen is
used to explain the respective parts of a screen.
In this section, the Touch Panel display will be referred to as the “display”.

Feature Icon

Explanation on a feature and its settings
are represented pictorially.

The above Paper Supply display is a sample.
Each default setting is
Tray 1 : 8.5 x 11" (A4)
Tray 2 to 4 : 11 x 17" (A3)
Tray 6 : 8.5 x 11" (A4).
Above Trays can be changed.

Feature Button

Touch this button to select or program a
feature. The currently selected button is

highlighted.

The features shown on the display
(includes message in the message
area or the screen) will depend on
the installed options and the model
of the machine. In the above
example, Tray 6 (High Capacity
Feeder), and Finisher are installed.
For models with the printer feature,
see the

Operating Instructions (For

Printer).

Select one of these
buttons to change
the display.

Pop-up Mark

This mark indicates that the button has a pop-up
screen for additional selections. Select this button
to display the pop-up screen.

1-3 Using the Touch Panel Display

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