Panasonic KX-CL510 User Manual

Color Laser Printer

Setup Guide

KX-CL500

Model No. KX-CL510

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This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-CL500/KX-CL510 Color

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Laser Printer and necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the printer.

For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions included on the printer CD-ROM*

, or it is automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-CL500/

KX-CL510 software (see page 17). If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer, it is required to be

installed to read the documentation for the printer (see page 22).

The KX-CL510 printer CD-ROM provided is the Hybrid CD-ROM including both files for Windows*2 and Macintosh. Each files can be displayed in applicable operating system only.

Microsoft Windows operating system (hereafter Windows)

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the E

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TAR

guidelines for energy efficiency. (ENERGY

TAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark

are registered US marks.)

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, the Acrobat logo, Adobe Type Manager, ATM, PostScript, PostScript 3 and PostScript 3 logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

NERGY

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-CL500 / KX-CL510 Color Laser Printer.

For Your Safety

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ozone Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Scalable type outlines are licensed from Agfa Monotype Corporation. CG, Intellifont, MicroType and Universal Font Scaling Technology (UFST) are trademarks of Agfa Monotype Corporation and may be registered in some jurisdictions.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Apple, AppleTalk, ColorSync, LaserWriter, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh and TrueType are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Intel, Pentium and Pentium II are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• Avery and all other related brands and product names are trademarks of Avery Dennison Corporation.

• PeerlessPage Corporation.

• PeerlessPrint® and Memory Reduction Technology® are registered trademarks of Peerless Systems Corporation.

• Tornado and VxWorks are registered trademarks of Wind River Systems, Inc.

• All other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

The instructions are subject to change without notice.

Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

is a trademark of Peerless Systems

Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before You Start

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Printer Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Minimum Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup

Setting up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the Printer to a Computer . . . . . . . 15

Loading Media in the Media Tray . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the KX-CL500/KX-CL510 Software

(For Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing the KX-CL510 Software

(For Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Acrobat Reader Copyright  1987-2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. COPYRIGHT © 2002 Peerless Systems Corporation. All Rights Reserved. COPYRIGHT © 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe® PostScript® 3 Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002 Wind River Systems, Inc. All right reserved. This product contains an implementation of LZW licensed under U.S.Patent 4,558,302.

 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2003  Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2003

Using the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing the KX-CL500/KX-CL510 Software . 28

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the LCD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel . . 29

Adjusting the Color Density (Color Calibration)

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

For Your Safety

General

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

Caution

• Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

• This product uses low frequency electromagnetic fields and may cause harmful interference to sensitive medical implant devices. If you have a cardiac pacemaker or implantable defibrillator, please consult your doctor for additional suggestion or advice.

Power Source

Warning

• The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the proper voltage.

• When you operate this equipment, the outlet should be near the equipment and accessible.

• To ensure safe operation the AC cord supplied must be inserted into standard three-prong AC outlet which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring.

• The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is grounded (earthed) and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding (earthing) of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

• If the plug cannot be inserted into the AC outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) one.

• Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding (earthing) plug (ex. do not use a conversion plug).

Laser Safety

For Your SafetyFor Your Safety

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Caution

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

Laser diode properties (4 provided) Laser output : 5 mW max Wavelength : 785 nm Emission duration : Continuous

Ozone Release

Warning

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

Moving the Unit

The printer weighs approximately 30 kg (66 lbs.). It must be handled by two people. Turn the power off and remove the power cord when handling the unit.

• (220-240 V equipment) A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 1.0 mm

Waste Disposal

Warning

Do not incinerate toner or toner containers. Toner dust may cause flashback when exposed to an open flame.

For Your Safety

Caution Labels

CAUTION

HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH.

CAUTION

HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH.

CAUTION

HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH.

For Your Safety

FOR USERS IN U.K.

IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY

This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code.

Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

For Your SafetyFor Your Safety

As the colors of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is colored GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter E or by the Earth symbol , or colored GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or colored BLACK.

The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or colored RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

Before You Start

Cautions

To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:

• Direct exposure to sunlight.

• Extremely high or low

temperature [temperature range: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)]

• Extremely high or low humidity. (humidity range: 15% to 80% RH)

• Condensation due to rapid change of temperature.

• Areas of poor ventilation.

• Areas of high dust or

chemical fume concentration. (solvent etc.)

• Unstable or unlevel surfaces.

• A very large stack of media

into the manual feed.

• Directly in front of air conditioning vents.

Media for ink jet (paper, transparency, etc.)

• Liquids near the equipment.

Not genuine toner

• Any toner other than genuine Panasonic toner; it may damage the printer.

■ Static Electricity Damage

To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer's bare metal frame prior to touching the component.

• Interface connectors: parallel, USB, network, and connector for optional paper feeder

• Connector pins on the optional paper feeder

• Electrical components, connectors inside the printer

■ Interface Cable

Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.

■ Power Source

The voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the rear of the unit). Do not use an extension cord.

Do not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error.

■ Ventilation Space

The ventilation space is needed more than 20 mm (0.8") between the printer and a wall.

Before You Start

■ FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 and 18 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use the recommended shielded interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name : Panasonic Model Number : KX-CL500 or KX-CL510 Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 1-800-726-2797 This device complies with Part 15 and 18 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Before You Start

Part Names

Front View

Toner door

Output tray

Paper support

Printer panel

Media tray /

Multi-purpose tray

Rear View

Front door

Front door release

Right side door

Rear cover

Network interface connector

Parallel interface connector

USB interface connector

Optional paper feeder cable cover

AC inlet

Tray cover

Power switch

Before You Start

Printer Panel

MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button

Button Operation

MENU/EXIT (PAUSE)

LCD Panel (2-line/40-character)

MENU/EXIT

PAUSE

CANCEL

(CANCEL)

button

Indicators

POWER

READY

ENTER

CONTINUE

(CONTINUE)

button

In the Menu mode, pressing the MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button will allow you to exit the Menu mode and Ready is displayed.

When Processing or Printing is displayed in the upper line of the LCD, pressing the MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button will allow you to pause printing. While Pause printing is displayed, pressing the MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button will allow you to resume printing.

ERROR

ENTER button

Before You Start

(CANCEL)

(CONTINUE)

ENTER

Displays the previous menu or item.

Decreases the numerical value of the selection by 1. Hold down this button to scroll faster.

While the printer prints, pressing this button will allow you to stop printing or processing the current job.

Displays the next menu or item.

Increases the numerical value of the selection by 1. Hold down this button to scroll faster.

When performing the manual duplex printing function, after even pages are printed, odd pages are printed by pressing this button. When “LOAD XX” appears on the LCD, you can print the current job anyhow by pressing this button.

Enters a sub-menu.

Activates a selection.

Before You Start

Indicators

Three indicators show the following printer's status.

Indicators Printer Status

• Printer is warming up.

POWER

READY

ERROR

• Printer is ready for printing.

POWER

READY

ERROR

• Printer is receiving data,

POWER

READY

ERROR

POWER

READY

ERROR

printing or data remains in the memory.

• Printer is in the Menu mode.

• Printer is in the Power Save

mode.

System Requirements

CPU:

Pentium 133 MHz or greater

Operating System:

Windows 95*1, Windows 98*2, Windows Me*3, Windows NT 4.0* Pack 6 is recommended.), Windows 2000* Windows XP*

Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1,9.2 Mac OS X 10.1, 10.2

RAM:

32 MB or more

NOTE:

• If the system requirement of the operating system is larger than 32 MB, follow it.

Free disk space:

100 MB or more

Drive:

CD-ROM drive

(Service Pack 3 or later - Service

• Printer recoverable errors

POWER

READY

ERROR

POWER

READY

ERROR

, Indicator is lit.

Indicator is turned off.

, Indicator is blinking.

(media jam, media empty, etc.) has occurred.

• An internal error (Call for Service Error) has occurred.

Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (hereafter

Windows 95)

Microsoft Windows 98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98)

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating

system (hereafter Windows Me)

Microsoft Windows NT operating system Version 4.0 (hereafter Windows NT 4.0)

Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system (hereafter Windows 2000)

Microsoft Windows XP operating system (hereafter

Windows XP)

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Panasonic KX-CL510 User Manual

Contents

For Your Safety

General

Power Source

Laser Safety

Ozone Release

Moving the Unit

Waste Disposal

Caution Labels

Before You Start

Cautions

Part Names

Printer Panel

System Requirements