Panasonic KX-E3000 User Manual

KX-E3000

Operators Instruction Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Sub part J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off use the equipment in another location
andlor utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.

When using special accessories such as cables, the user should use
accessories recommended in these operating instructions or supplied by the
manufacturer to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF
MOISTURE.

The serial number of the unit may be found on the label on the bottom of
the unit. For your convenience, note this number below, and retain this

book along with your proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of
your purchase in the event of a theft, or for future reference.

MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

NAME OF DEALER

DATE OF PURCHASE.

Preface

Congrandütions! You иге about to enter the exciting world of electronic

typing with one of the most advanced electronic typewriters available

today.

Your Panasonic typewriter has been designed to help you prepare your
typing projects as simply and efficiently as possible.

Many of your tedious typing tasks may now be performed quickly and

automatically. By reading through the manual, you will learn how to

operate all of the functions which will help you on a day-to-day basis.

it is important that you read this manual and do the exercises, !t has been
designed to teach you every function your Panasonic typewriter has to
offer. Once you have completed this manual, you will find how much
easier it will be to do some of your daily typing projects.

Take the time to learn everything you can about your new typewriter. We
are convinced you will find typing much more interesting and your finished
projects cleaner, more professional looking, and much easier to do.

We hope you enjoy using your Panasonic typewriter and are confident you

will have many years of reliability ahead of you.

PANASONIC TYPEWRITER

Operating Instructions

Preface

Learning the Basics .......................................................................................... 1

• Power ON/OFF Switch .......................................................................... 2

• Changing the Ribbon Cartridge ............................................................. 2

• Changing the Correction Tape

• Changing the Daisywheel ............................................................................. J

• Copy Control Lever ...................................................................................... 4

• Automatic Paper Insertion ............................................................................ 4

Keyboard Layout ............................................................................................... 5

• Character Keys ............................................................................................. 6

Selector Switches................................................................................................ 7

• Line Spacing Selector

• Mode Selector ................................................................................................ 7

• Pitch Selector

• Impact Control Selector ................................................................................ 8

• KB I/KB II Selector ....................................................................................... 9

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Function Keys ................................................................................................. 10

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Using the Typewriter ...................................................................................... 12

• Margin Formats .......................................................................................... 12

• To Clear Margins and Tabs ................................................................... 12

• To Set Margins and Tabs ....................................................................... 12

• Storing Margin Formats In Memory ...................................................... 14

• Recalling Margin Formats From Memory

• Adjustable "Hot Zone”

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Using the Function Keys ............................................................................ 16

• Index and Reverse Index ............................................................................. 16

• Micro Indexing

• Correction Memory

• Correcting Errors On Paper

• Making Corrections Within the Correction Memory

• Making Corrections Out of the Correction Memory

• No Print When Making Manual Corrections

• Decimal Tabulation

• Centering .................................................................................................... 22

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Between Margins ........................................................................................ 22

Over A Point ............................................................................................... 23

Between Tab Stops ......................................................................■

Aligned At the Right Margin

• Paragraph Indent

• Underscoring .............................................................................................. 26

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Coded Functions ............................................................................................. 28

• CODE Key .................................................................................................. 28

• Bold Print ............................................................................................. 29

• Soft Hyphen (CODE+HYPHEN) ................................................................. 29

• Permanent Space ........................................................................................ 30

• Incremental Space ..................................................................................... 30

• Caps Lock ............................................................................................. 31

• Auto Paper Eject ........................................................................................ 31

• Permanent Backspace ................................................................................ 32

Forms Layout ................................................................................................... Ji

• Storing the Layout

• Printing the Form ....................................................................................... 35

• Correcting Errors While At the TAB Stop

• Correcting Errors At a Previous TAB Stop

• Changing a Stored Form’s Layout ........................................................ 37

• Adding TAB Stop Positions ......................................................................... 37

• Deleting Tab Stop Positions ....................................................................... 38

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Changing Parameters

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CODE Operations Chart

Cautions .................................................................................... 42

Parts Function ........................................................................... 43

Platen Removal and Installation ............................................... 45

Shipping Information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 47

Specifications

Options ...................................................................................... 49

Index .......................................................................................... 50

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THE BASICS

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POWER ONIOFF SWITCH

The power ON/OFF switch is located toward the back left-hand side of the

machine. When turned on, the indicator light to the left of the keyboard

will he lit.

The typewriter will remember the last margins and tabs used when you turn
the machine off. When turned hack on, the printer will move to the current
left margin and the daisywheel will spin to position itself accurately.

CHANGING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE

When you lift the top cover of your typewriter, you will see your printer,

ribbon cartridge and daisywheel. To remove the ribbon, press forward on

the blue lever to release the cartridge. Grasp the cartridge on both sides, lift

the front end up and out of .the machine.

To insert a new cartridge, place the tabs on the back portion of the ribbon
into the two guides. Place the exposed portion in front of the printhead and
snap into place.

Advance the thumb wheel on the cartridge clockwise until the ribbon slack
is tightened.

CHANGING THE CORRECTION TAPE

To replace (he correction tape, lift out the typing ribbon cartridge and
remove the two spools of lift-off tape. Place the loaded spool of new tape
on the left pin (B) so that the tape unwinds in a counter-clockwise
direction. Place the tape around the left ribbon guide (C) and behind both
tape guides (A). Pull the tape around the right ribbon guide (D) and place
the empty spool on the right pin (E).

Manually turn the right-hand spool counter-clockwise, tightening the tape
until resistance is felt.

Replace the typing ribbon cartridge.

CHANGING THE DAISYWHEEL

To remove the daisywheel, pull the green lever (F), to the right of the

printer, towards you. Grasp the clear plastic cartridge and lift the

daisywheel out of the machine.

To insert the daisywheel, place the plastic cartridge in the carrier with the
characters facing the platen. Push the green lever back into position.

COPY CONTROL LEVER

Located inside the unit on the right side underneath the ribbon cartridge is
a green lever, which is for copy control. Position 1 is for one to three
copies; position 2 is for three to six copies; position 3 is for six or more
copies (dependent upon paper weight). Set according to your requirements.

AUTOMATIC PAPER INSERTION

The Panasonic typewriter is pre-programmed to insert your paper seven (7)

lines from the top of the page. Place your paper in the machine and pull the
paper bail release lever toward you. Your paper is automatically positioned
at line 7.

Should you wish to change the point of insertion, automatically insert your

paper as outlined above. Using the RETURN, INDEX ( -^ ), REVERSE

INDEX ( f ) keys, position the printer to the desired position. Depress

CODE->rA (You must hold down the CODE key while depressing the

letter A).

The typewriter has stored this position and will remain at this location until

you change the setting.

KEYBOARD LAYOUT

In order to simplify the explanation of the typewriter and its capabilities, the keyboard has been divided into three (3)

sections.

1. Character Keys

All alpha!nnmeric keys found on traditional typewriters, as well as Margin Release, TAB, Return, Backspace,

Cancel Shift and Shift Lock, Space, Repeat, Half Space, Index ( ^ ), and Reverse Index f f

2. Selector Switches

The Selector Switches are found to the top left and right of the standard keyboard and control various options. You
have a Line Space selector, a MODE selector, a Pitch selector, an Impact Control selector and a KB l/KB II
selector.

3. Function Keys

Additional keys to the left and right of the standard keyboard will automate some functions that are performed
manually on traditional typewriters.

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CHARACTER KEYS

The character keys are those found on traditional typewriters. You will notice that some of the key-tops have second

symbols to the right of the normal characters. These are functional when using the second keyboard feature (KB !I),

which will be described later in the manual.

SEL E C T OR SW I T C HE S

LINE SPACING SELECTOR

This selector is located at the top left of the keyboard console. It is marked

/, P/2 and 2 and controls the number of lines between each RETURN.

In addition, you may choose from 3 different lines per vertical inch settings
as outlined on page 39. The choices and their use are listed below.

5.25 - legal applications (court reporting)
6 - normal correspondence
8 - used in conjunction with 15 pitch

MODE SELECTOR

This selector is to the immediate right of the line spacing selector. It offers
three modes of operations.

NORMAL Manual Return is required at the end of each line.

AUTO The carrier automatically returns after the first space or

CODE+ HYPHEN entered after the bell.

STOR Allows you to store margin formats. You cannot type

in this mode.

PITCH SELECTOR

On the right side of the keyboard is the pitch selector switch, indicating 10,
12 and 15. The pitch selector should correspond with the pitch of the
daisywheel in the machine.

You have the choice of three (3) typing pitches.

10
12
15

Your typewriter comes standard with a 10 pitch daisywheel.

PICA
ELITE

MIKRON 15 characters/inch

10 characters/inch
12 characters/inch

IMPACT CONTROL SELECTOR

Located to the right of the Pitch Selector, the Impact Control Selector
allows you to choose from three positions: position L (light), M (medium),
and H (heavy).

KB HKB II SELECTOR

This selector switch is located at the far right of the console, next to the
Impact Control selector. KB I allows printing of normal U.S. characters.

KB II allows the printing of additional characters not normally associated
with the U.S. keyboard (foreign language symbols).

To activate KB II and access the foreign language symbols (G), move the

selector switch to KB II. Any key-top with '‘extra" symbols are for use in

this mode. The characters are printed when the key is depressed.

The following symbols or characters are accessible in KB II when a "200

series" daisywheel is being used, instead of "extra” symbols: (N=<)

(n = >) (£=^) H ) (e = ^) d = §) (g=°)

FUNCTION KEYS

■DEC TAB Aligns decimal points when typing statistical formats

■CENT Allows you to center information betweemmargins or tabs,
over a point, or aligns data at the right margin

INDENT Sets a temporary left margin and eliminates the necessity to TA B on

each line

REPEAT Makes every key a repetitive key

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■ TAB Moves the printer to the next tab position

M.R. Margin release for left and right margins
XXX Sets/releases automatic underscore command

■PRINT Allows corrections to be made out of the correction memory using

the NO PRINT method

■CODE Command key for automated functions used in conjunction with other

keyboard keys

■BACKSPACE Moves the printer one character to the left

and backtraces through correction memory

Deletes characters from paper

Reverse Index advances V2 line toward the top of the page

— TAB SET

Sets TAB stops (maximum 29)

^LEFT MGN Sets the left margin

EXPR. Express moves the printer to the beginning of the line without line spacing

L

RELOC Moves the printer to the last printed character after correction

RIGHT MGN Sets the right margin and bell

TAB CLEAR Clears TAB stops. Also clears margins

and tabs when used with the CODE key

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^ Index advances ^/2 line toward the bottom of the page

HALF SPACE Used for "squeezing” characters

U S I N G T HE T YP E WR I T E R

This section introduces you to the fundamental operations of the Panasonic typewriter. Read through it and do the

exercises to familiarize yourself with each operation.

MARGIN FORMATS

When you turn ON the typewriter, it will remember the last margin format you used. If you want to change the.se

margins and tabs, simply do the following:

TO CLEAR MARGINS AND TABS

Depress RETURN

The printer must be at the left margin to begin making changes to the margin format.

Depress CODE+TAB CLEAR

Tlte printer moves to the far left and clears the entire line, (both margins and all tabs).

TO SET MARGINS AND TABS

Depress SPACE BAR

This moves the printer to the new left margin position. When you have reached the desired left margin

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Depress LEFT MGN

To position the printer at the first recjuired TAB stop.

Depress the SPACE BAR

Depress TAB SET

Repeat the last two steps for each TAB .stop required on the writing line. Remember, the maximum number of

tab stops on one tine is 29.

To position the printer (it a new right margin.

Depress SPACE BAR

To set the new right margin.

Depress RIGHT MGN

Depress RETURN

You may change the left and right margins as you would on a traditional typewriter, using the M.R., SPACE or
BACKSPACE keys.

To change a TAB stop, you may do so by using the TAB CLEAR and TAB SET keys.

To clear only the tabs, you may do so by moving the printer to the first tab position and depressing CODE+TAB

CLEAR. Your margins are still on the writing line.

For the first exercise, be sure you set up the following:

The paper guide is at 0
The pitch selector is set at 10 (PICA)
The daisywheel in the unit is 10 pitch

The MODE selector is set at NORMAL
Depress RETURN
Depress CODE+TAB CLEAR

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Depress RETURN

Set the left margin at 15
Set the first TAB at 30
Set the second TAB at 45
Set the third TAB at 60
Set your right margin at 74