Panasonic KX-P 1131 User Manual

Panasonic

Impact Dot Matrix Printer

Operating Instructions

Model No.

KX-P1131

Please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.

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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131 impact Dot Matrix Printer.

This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the needs of your office.
This printer has been factory set to operate with the most popular software packages. Your application software
should control the printer functions. In^most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings.

The serial number of the unit may be found on the label on the rear 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. KX-P1131

SERIAL NO.

Printer Driver Program for Windows 3.1

All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1990 - 1992 Microsoft Corporation.

Printer Driver Program for Windows 95* *^:

All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1991 - 1995 Microsoft Corporation.

Printer Driver Program for Windows 98*^:

Alt Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1990 - 1995 Microsoft Corporation.

Printer Driver Program for Windows NT 3.5x*^:
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1985 - 1995 Microsoft Corporation.

Printer Driver Program for Windows NT 4.0*^:
Alt Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1981 - 1997 Microsoft Corporation.

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As an Energy Star® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the

Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

NAME OF DEALER _
DATE OF PURCHASE

Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1 {hereafter Windows 3.1)

*2 Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)

*3 Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system {hereafter Windows 98)
*'* Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system and Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating

system Version 3.5x (hereafter Windows NT 3.5x)

*5 Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system and Microsoft® Windows Nt® Server network operating

system Version 4.0 (hereafter Windows NT 4.0).

• IBM, IBM-PC and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

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

• Epson is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Permission is granted from Microsoft Corporation to use Microsoft® Windows® Screen Shots.

These instructions are subject to change without notice.
© Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1998

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 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 in 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 modifica
tions to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Technical Support Calls

If you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are still having difficulty, please
contact the reseller from which the unit was purchased. You may also cal! the end user technical support
telephone number which is operational during East Coast business hours (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM).
The end user technical support number is 1 -800-222-0584.
This number is available within the U.S. only.

Helpful Phone Numbers

To locate your nearest sales dealer
To order operating instructions/manuals/consumables
To locate your nearest authorized service center

For technical support

Automated 24-hour support via Fax back

Electronic bulletin board

World Wide Technical & Driver Support

CALL 1-800-742-8086
CALL 1 -800-833-9626
CALL 1-800-222-0584
CALL 1-800-222-0584
CALL 1-800-222-0584
CALL 1-201-863-7845
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www.panasonic.com/alive

End-User License Agreement

THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM.
OPENING THE PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not
agree to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonic product
to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded. No refunds will be given for the products that have an
opened packet or missing components.

1. COPYRIGHT:

Panasonic has the right to license or has been granted to license the enclosed Software Program (“SOFTWARE”),
developed and copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. or its licensor (“Licensor”). You acknowledge
that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related documentation, and that you
shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the SOFTWARE and related documentation, all of which
title and rights shall remain with Licensor and Panasonic.

2. LICENSE:

(1) You have the non-exclusive right to use the one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single computer used by single
user. Installation of the SOFTWARE on a network server for the purpose of distribution to one or more other

computers shall not be granted in this Agreement. (2) You may not copy, reproduce, or permit to be copied or

reproduced, the SOFTWARE or related documentation for any purpose, except that you may either (a) make a
reasonable quantity of copies of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the
SOFTWARE to a single hard disk, provided that you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. (3)
You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your right under this License Agreement on a
permanent basis, provided that you transfer this Agreement, all copies of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation
and your Panasonic product, and the recipient thereof agrees to the terms of this Agreement. (4) You may not
reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except that in European Union and European Free

Trade Association, you may have the limited right to reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE

solely to the extent specifically permitted by the terms and conditions of Article 6 of the European Community’s
Directive for the Legal Protection of Computer Programs, OJL 122/42 (17 May 1991). (5) You may not use, copy,
modify, alter, or transfer the SOFTWARE, or any copy thereof, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in
this Agreement.

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3. TERM:

This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the
SOFTWARE and related documentation and all copies thereof. This license will also terminate if you fail to comply
with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the
SOFTWARE and related documentation.

4. LIMITED WARRANTY:

Within ninety (90) days of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonic warrants that the storage media on which the

SOFTWARE are furnished is free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use, and that it will repair

or at its option replace any defective media at no charge to you, provided that such defective media is returned to

Panasonic within such ninety (90) days period.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER MAKES OR PASSES ON
TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S

SUPPLIER WARRANTS THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR

REQUIREMENTS. NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC’S SUPPLIER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY

DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL

OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION

WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE,

EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents

4 End-User License Agreement

P6 Fof Your Safety

Chap. 1 Read Me First

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Cautions

8 Unpacking

Chap. 2

Chap. 3

Setup

Connecting to a Computer

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12

Instaiiing Ribbon Cassette

13 Handiing Paper

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Fanfold Paper {Push Tractor Mode) 17

Installing and Using the KX-P1131 Software

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instaiiing the Software 22

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18 Windows 3.1
19 Windows 95 / Windows 98
20 Windows NT 3.5x

DOS

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15
16

17 Self Test

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27

General

6

Power Source

Parts of the Printer

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)
Tearing off Paper

Printer Driver Selection

Windows NT 4.0

Using the Software

Control Panel Software Program
Command Reference Program

Chap. 4 Using the Control Panel

Using the Control Panel 31

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28 Selecting a Character Font
28 Selecting a Character Pitch

Chap. 5

Appendix

29
29 Line Feed / Form Feed (LF/FF)
30

Periodic Maintenance / Troubleshooting

35 Periodic Maintenance / Troubleshooting

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37
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38 Fanfold Paper
38 Single Sheet
38
39

High Speed Mode

Top of Form Function (TOF SET)

Periodic Maintenance

Printer Specifications 40
Paper Specifications

Envelope
Printing Area

Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK)
31 Paper Out Detector
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34

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40 Parallel Interfacing
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42 Index

Initial Setup Mode

Interface Setup Mode

Troubleshooting

Interfacing

Serial Interfacing

Option / Supply

Option
Supply

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 attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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 three-prong plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-prong

AC outlet which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring.

Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection

to earth. Improperly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
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
properly grounded (earthed) one. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding (earthing) plug (ex. do not use
a conversion plug).

Cautions

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

• Direct exposure to sunlight

• Extremely high or low temperature

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[temperature range: 10°C to 35*C
{SOTto 95T)]

• Extremely high or low humidity
(humidity range: 30% to 80% RH)

• Condensation due to rapid change
of temperature

• Areas of poor ventilation

• Areas of high dust or chemical
fume concentration (solvent etc.)

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• Books, paper or other items on • Prolonged use without allowing
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• Obstruction of the printhead
movement while the printer is
operating

■Static Electricity Damage

To prevent static electricity damage to parallel/serial interface and printhead, touch a grounded metal surface, such
as the screw on the plate cover of an electrical outlet prior to touching the interface or printhead. (However, do not
touch the printhead when it is hot.)

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the printhead time to cool

Unpacking

Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged.
Report damages or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased.

Note:

• Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have
been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment.

Warranty Card

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Unpacking

Extension Plate is used for fanfold paper ( d^P. 14).
To use these Setup Disks, you need to have an IBM-PC or a compatible computer with 3.5'" floppy disk drive.
The Setup Disks contain the following programs and informations.

Please refer to this manual how to use.

[DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for Windows 3.1,95 &98]

— Printer Driver for Windows 3.1
— Printer Driver for Windows 95
— Printer Driver for Windows 98
— Control Panel Software Program
— Command Reference Program
— Character Set Table
— Proportional Spacing Tables

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Control Panel

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O FONT switch ( P.28,32,34)

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© ON LINE switch P. 14, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32)
O LF/FF switch ( P. 17, 29)
© TEAR OFF switch ( P.16,30,32,34)
© LOAD/PARK switch ( P. 14, 30. 31,32, 34)
© FONT indicators ( P. 28. 33, 34)
© PITCH indicators ( vw P. 28, 33, 34)
© ON LINE indicator (c^ P.14,16.32.33)
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0 POWER/PAPER OUT indicatori«^ P.31)

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Connecting to a Computer

“I Turnthepoweroff on both the printer

and the computer.

Attach the other end of the interface cable from your computer.

0 Connect the AC power cord to a

grounded AC socket.

Note:

• If the printer is not going to be used for an
extended period, unplug the power cord.

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Note:

• Use a shielded cable 1.95 m {6"5") or less in
length for both of parallel and serial.

If you do not already have a interface cable, you
will need to purchase one from your local
computer store or dealer. For details, refer to
“Interfacing” (bs" P. 40).

• If the cable has a frame ground wire, connect it
to the frame ground terminal.

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Installing Ribbon Cassette

-f O Turn the power on.
O Open the smoked plastic cover.

Move the head gap lever to position

“6”.

O Lift the blue ribbon guide from the

ribbon cassette.

@ Slide the blue ribbon guide

between the printhead nose and
the ribbon mask, and push it
down.

Install the ribbon cassette and push
down 4 arrows until they click into
place.

Note:

• Do not take off the blue ribbon guide from
the ribbon.

Note:

• If the ribbon does not insert easily between
the printhead nose and the ribbon mask,

rotate the knob on the ribbon cassette to
reduce the slack.

Make sure the ribbon is not twisted and
rotate the knob to remove any slack.

0 Close the smoked plastic cover.

Y Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of paper you are using.

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Position

1 or 2
3, 4,5 or 6

Used for

Thinner sheets
Thick sheets or

multi-part forms

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Handling Paper

Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices:
—Fanfold paper {Push tractor mode)
—Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode)

Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode)

-| O Turn the power on.

The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicat

ing that no paper is installed in the printer.

O Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of paper you are using.

Position Used for

1 or 2 Thinner sheets

3, 4. 5 or 6 Thick sheets or

multi-part forms

2 Lift off the top cover.

O Unlock the tractors by pulling the

tractor clamping levers forward.

O Slide the tractors to accommo

date the approximate width of

paper being used.

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position.

Raise the tractor covers.

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Handling Paper

Align the paper sprocket holes with
the tractor pins, then close the tractor
cover.

y O Adjust the tractors to remove any

slack.

& Lock the tractor clamping levers.

0 Raise the top cover.

This is done by inserting the side pins of the top
cover into the slots in the upper cabinet.

10 Raise the paper support.

Note:

• Make sure the paper is straight.

3 Press i LOAD/PARK1.

This will load the paper to the first print line.

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11 Insert the paper support into the slot

of the extension plate until it stops.

•| 2 the ON LINE indicator is not lit,
press ( ON line] to get ready to
print.

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)

Handling Paper

O Turn the power on.

The PAPER OUT indicator will flash
indicating that no paper is installed in the
printer.

@ Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of paper you are using.

Position

1 or 2
3, 4, 5 or 6

Thinner sheets
Thick sheets or envelopes

Used for

2 Raise the top cover.

This is done by inserting the side pins of the top
cover into the slots in the upper cabinet.

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Raise the paper support.

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Set the paper feed selector to the “ n ” position.

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Note:

• If the extension plate is already installed
( P. 14), it does not need to be
removed.

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Handling Paper

O Separate the paper guides to the

approximate width of your paper
or envelope.

Note:

• To predetermine your left most print
position, move the left paper guide
until it clicks into place.

& Insert a sheet of paper through the

paper guides.

The paper will be automatically loaded to

the first print line.

Note:

• To disable Auto Loading, turn it OFF in the
INSTALL Menu on your Setup Disk

{P. 24-26) or by using the Control

Panel ( P. 32-33).

• If Auto Loading is disabled, you must

press f LOAD/PARK] to load paper.

• If you need to align the paper horizontally

or vertically, set the paper feed selector to
“ [Q ”. This releases the paper and allows
the paper to be positioned manually as

required. Set the selector back to “ Q ”
before printing.

If the ON LINE indicator is not lit,
press [ON line] to get ready to
print.

Tearing off Paper

With fanfold paper installed, this function allows you to advance your paper to the tear position. After tearing off
the page you can return your paper to the first printer line by pressing [ TEAR OFF] again. If (TEAR OFF] is not

pressed a second time, the printer will automatically reverse to the first print line upon receiving data from the
computer.

Press ( TEAR OFF) to advance the 3 Press [ TEAR OFF] to reverse the
paper to the tear position. paper back to the first print line.

2 Tear off the page.

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Self Test / Printer Driver Selection

Self Test

The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. When activated, this feature will print 5 lines
of each resident font. When complete, it will return to the draft font and continue for approximately 20 minutes.

Install the ribbon cassette and paper,
then turn the power off p. 12-16).

Once you see that the printer is
functioning properly, you may
turn the power off during the self

While pressing [ LF/FF], turn the

test, or you may run the entire test.

power on, then release.

A sample printout will begin, which serves as a
self test.

Printer Driver Selection

This procedure is the final step before printing and is performed in your application software program.
The steps will vary, depending on the software program. Consult your software package for proper procedures.
The Panasonic KX-P1131 will be your first choice. However, if the Panasonic KX-P1131 printer is not listed in your
software, you must select an alternative from the following table.

Note:

• If using Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 3.5x or Windows NT 4.0, you will
need to install a Windows printer driver. These drivers are located on the Setup Disks supplied with your
printer. Proceed to Installing the Setup Disk on pages 18-22 for the installation procedure.

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Printer Selections (in order of priority)

Panasonic KX-P1131
Epson LQ-300
Panasonic KX-P1121
Panasonic KX-P2023
Panasonic KX-P1123
Panasonic KX-P1124
Epson LQ series
IBM Proprinter X24E *
IBM Proprinter X24 *

* If selecting the IBM Proprinter X24E or X24 in your software, printer emulation must also be changed through

the Setup Disk ( P. 24-26) or using the Control Panel ( P. 32-33).

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Installing the Software

These Setup Disks (DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for Windows® 3.1,95 & 98 disk, Printer Driver for Windows

NT® 3.5x & 4.0) can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatible computer with a 3.5'" floppy disk drive.

Before using the Setup Disk, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original in a safe
place.

The following steps will automatically create a directory called P1131 and copy Control Panel Software

{CPS1131.EXE) and Command Reference utility (CMDREF.EXE) from the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for

Windows® 3.1,95 & 98 disk to your C Drive. {You can change the directory and drive.)

Note:

• Control Panel Software and Command Reference utility cannot be installed on Windows NT.

DOS

Program Function

Control Panel Software Allows you to view and change the printer settings on the computer screen.

Command Reference utility Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the

computer screen.

Follow the steps below for installation.

Insert the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for

Windows® 3.1, 95 & 98 disk into drive A (or

B).

2 Type A: (or B:) and press [ Enter ].

3 Type SETUP and press [Enter).

^ Follow the instructions on your computer

screen.

Windows 3.1

Program Function

Printer Driver A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to

communicate with the printer via the interface in use.
Control Panel Software
Command Reference

utility

Follow the steps below for Installation.

Insert the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for
Windows® 3.1, 95 & 98 disk into drive A (or
B).

Click I Fil^ from the Program Manager window.

Allows you to view and change the printer settings on the computer screen.

Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the

computer screen.

Click Run... .

4 Type A:\ SETUP (or B:\ SETUP) and then

press [ Enter) (or click I OK)).

5 Follow the instructions on your computer

screen.

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Windows 95 / Windows 98

Printer Driver

Iristailing the Software

Program

Printer Driver

Follow the steps below for installation.

Insert the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for
Windows® 3.1, 95 & 98 disk into drive A (or

A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to
communicate with the printer via the interface in use.

B).

Ciick I Start I, point to “Settings” and

“Printers”, then ciick.

3 Doubieciick I Add Printer], and ciick [Next

4 When the option “Locai printer” or

“Network printer” appears, select

[Local printer [ then [Next [.

Click I Have Disk L I OK j.

Function

0 Seiect your Panasonic printer modei.
y Click I Next I ■

8 Click I Next I to set up.

0 Select “Yes” and click ¡Next

10 Click

“I “I Follow the instructions on your computer

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Control Panel Software

Command Reference
utility

Follow the steps below for installation.

“I Click Start I, point to “Run...” and click.

2 Type A:\ SETUP (or B:\ SETUP)and then

press[ Enter] (or click j OK j ).

Allows you to view and change the printer settings on the computer screen.
Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the

computer screen.

Function

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Windows NT 3.5x

Program

Printer Driver

A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to

Function

communicate with the printer via the interface in use.

Single Users

If you do not have a network connection or do not plan to share the printer with others on the network, perform the
following.

Double click the Main icon in the Program
Manager to display the “Main” window.

2 Double click the Print Manager icon to

display the “Print Manager” window.

3 Click “Printer” menu, and “Create Printer...”.

4 Enter the printer name (ex. “Panasonic

KX-P1131 ”) in the “Printer Name” box.

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0 Insert the Printer Driver for Windows NT®

3.5x & NT® 4.0 disk into disk drive A.

Click OK .

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Printer in the Network Environment

■ Share the Printer as Server

To share the printer with the client computer, perform the following:

Installing the Software

Install the Printer Driver to your computer

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{P. 20).

Double click the Main icon.

2

Double click the Print Manager icon.

3

Select the Panasonic KX-P1131 printer.

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■ Use the Printer as Client

To use the printer connected to the server computer, perform the following:

*1 Double click the Main icon.

2 Double click the Print Manager icon.

3 Click “Printer” menu and “Connect to

Printer...”.

Click “Printer” menu and “Properties...”.

5

Select “Share this printer on the network” by

6

clicking the check box, and enter the printer
name (ex. “KX-P1131”).

Click IokL

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Select the Panasonic KX-P1131 printer in the

4

“Shared Printers” box.

Click OK

5

If the server computer does not have the Printer
Driver for Windows NT 3.5x, the install dialog will
be displayed on the screen. Then insert the
Printer Driver for Windows NT® 3.5x & NT® 4.0

disk into disk drive A and click I OK I.

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Windows NT 4.0

Program Function

Printer Driver A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to

communicate with the printer via the interface in use.

Single Users

If you do not have a network connection or do not plan to share the printer with others on the network, perform the
following.

Click [Start L point to “Settings” and click y Insert the Printer Driver for Windows NT®
“Printers”. 3.5x & NT® 4.0 disk into disk drive A.

Double click the Add Printer icon.

2

3

Click Next> .

8

Click Next> four times.

9

Select “LPT1:” by clicking on the check box.

4

Click Next> .

5

Click Have Disk^.

6

10 Click I Finish |.

The printer test page will be printed out.

11 Click [YES].

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Printer in the Network Environment

■ Share the Printer as Server

To share the printer with the client computer, perform the following:

Installing the Software

Install the Printer Driver to your computer

1

{ P. 22).

Double click the My Computer icon.

2

Double click the Printers icon.

3

Select the Panasonic KX-P1131 printer.

4

■ Use the Printer as Ciient

To use the printer connected to the server computer, perform the following:

'I Double click the Add Printer icon.

Select “Network printer server”.

2

Click Next> .

3

Click “File” menu and “Sharing...”.

5

Click “Shared”.

6

Enter the printer name (ex, “KX-P1131 ”).

7

Click

8

4 Select the Panasonic KX-P1131 printer in the

“Shared Printers” box.

g Click I OKI and follow the instruction on the

screen.

If the server computer does not have the Printer
Driver for Windows NT 4.0, the install dialog will
be displayed on the screen. Then insert the

Printer Driver for Windows NT® 3.5x & NT® 4.0
disk into disk drive A and enter the path name
“A:\NT40”, then click fOK |.

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• The procedures for sharing printer may depend on the version of Widnows NT. Refer to your Microsoft
documentation for details, or consult an administrator of the computer network.

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Control Panel Software Program

The printer allows you to select 42 initial setup items shown in the table below by using the Control Panel Software
program.

The printer has been factory set to operate with most of the popular software packages. If no changes are

required, you should be ready to print. In most cases there will be no need to change the initial setup items.

You can verify the current settings by pressing (F5] P. 26) after running the Control Panel Software program.
You can also verify the factory and current settings by turning the power on while pressing [PITCH] + [ ON LINE ].

Menu

PRINT STYLE

EMULATION
PAGE FORMAT

PRINT MODE

TEXT ENHANCEMENT

Item

FONT ‘I
PITCH
POINT SIZE ‘2
EMULATION

LINE/INCH
PAGE LENGTH
TOP MARGIN
BOTTOM MARGIN
LEFT MARGIN
RIGHT MARGIN
CTR PRINTHEAD
GRAPHIC DIRECTION
TEXT DIRECTION
BOLD
DOUBLE HIGH
DOUBLE STRIKE
DOUBLE WIDE

ITALICS
OUTLINE
SHADOW
ZERO FONT

Menu

CHARACTER SET

INSTALL

INTERFACE

T.O.F. (Top of Form)

SETTING

Item

CHARACTER SET
COUNTRY
CODE PAGE
AGM/IBM
AUTO CR/IBM
AUTO LF
AUTO LOADING

PAPER OUT DETECT
TEAR OFF
CSF MODE * *3

BUFFER CONTROL
AUTO ON LINE

AUTO FEED XT CONTROL

INTERFACE

DATA LENGTH

BAUD RATE *5

PARITY *5

PROTOCOL *5
TRACTOR

FRICTION

CUT SHEET FEEDER *3

-SC sequences are displayed only when one of the following CODE PAGE is selected: U.S.A., Multilingual,
Portugal, Canada French, Norway, Turkey.

displayed only when - SC sequences are selected in FONT.

*3 operational when using the optional Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (KX-PT12).

Download font function is disabled when ALL is selected.

*5 displayed when AUTO or SERIAL is selected in INTERFACE.

r Note:

* This program communicates between printer and computer. Before running this program under

I

Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows 98, be sure printing is completed.

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To recall the programs, follow the steps below.

Using the Software

<DOS> <Windows 3.1 >

At your C:\prompt,

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type CD PI 131 and press

Select I Run I from the

1

File menu.

f Enter).

Type C:\P1131\CPS1131

Type CPS1131 and press

2

(Enter].

2

and Dress (Enter)

(or click I OK I).

<Windows 95 and

Windows 98>

Click I Start I, point to

1

“Run...” and click.

Type C:\P1131\CPS1131

2

and press ( Enter ]

(or click I OK I).

If you changed the directory when installing utilities for DOS, select your changed directory and press [Enter)

Note:

• If you want to run the Control Panel Software program using the Setup Disk, follow the steps below.

1. Insert your DOS Utilités & Printer Driver for Windows® 3.1,95 & 98 disk into drive A (or B).
<DOS>

2. O Type A: (or B:) and press

fE^.

@ Type CD DOS and press

[Enter].

@ Type CPS1131 and press

[ Writer ].

<Windows 3.1 >

2. O Select j Run I from the File

menu.

© Type A:\DOS\CPSI13t

(or B:\DOS\CPSl 131).

© Press i Enter)

(or click fOK]).

<Windows 95 and Windows 98>

2. O Click I Start I, point to

"Run...” and click.

© Type A:\DOS\CPS1131

(or B:\DOS\CPSl 131).

© Press (Enter ]

(or click jOK I).

The first screen is an introduction to the operation of the Control Panel Software program. Please read it through and press any key to continue. (If your display is monochrome, press “M” key.)

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« Control Panel Software (xxxxxxxxxx) »

<Menu> =
♦ PRINT STYLE
♦ EMULATION
*PAGEFORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦ TEXT ENHANCEMENT
♦ CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTAa
♦INTERFACE
♦ T.O.F. SETTING

«COMMEm'» ■■■

Select print style.

« KEY OPERATION » ■■

[Ft =HELP] [F3=SAVE TO DISK) [F5=PR!NT SETTINGS] [F6=LIST]
[F2=FACT0RYSETT1NGS] [F4=L0AD FROM DISK] [F10=SENDTOPR1NTER] [ESC=EXIT]

The <Menu> window will be highlighted.

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Note:

You can proceed through the Control Panel Software program using a computer mouse or your arrow keys.

Using the keyboard:

• [J] / (J] to move within the current window.

• @ advance to <ltem> and <Setting>
windows.

• [ Enter ] to make selection in <Setting> window.

• to return to the previous window.

F1 HELP displays explanation of the functions

F2*''
F3
F4 LOAD FROM DISK loads your desired setting saved using fps] from the Disk
F5 *3 PRINT SETTINGS prints out the current settings
F6

Ft 0*3

ESC

FACTORY SETTINGS resets to the factory settings
SAVE TO DISK

LIST
SEND TO PRINTER
EXIT exits the Control Panel Software program

saves the setting as a file*^ to the Disk

displays the current setting list
sends the settings to the printer

• {jM) / [SHIFT] + [TMl to move the cursor
in [SAVE TO DISK] and [LOAD FROM DISK]
windows.

Using the mouse:

• Highlight the selection and click the left mouse
button.

If you want to reset the printer settings to the factory settings when using the Control Panel Software program,

press [F^ to recall the factory settings and then press ( FIO) to send the settings to the printer.
*2 .DAT’ appears in the File Name position. Delete the * and enter a file name (up to 8 characters).
*3 When sending the data through the Serial Interface (or Parallel Interface), change the option items (INTERFACE

and PORT) to the required setting, (ex; INTERFACE)

1. Press QB to highlight PARALLEL (or SERIAL) and press (Enter].

2. Press (J) to highlight SERIAL (or PARALLEL) and press (Enter].

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Using the Software

Command Reference Program

The Command Reference program allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the
screen. Each displayed explanation can be printed out if required.

Note:

• You can print the Character Set Tables. On the SELECT COMMAND screen, press [C]. Then select your
desired table and press [ Enter ].

• If 7 bit is selected for Data Length, you cannot print the command lists and character set tables.

• There is a list of Proportional Spacing Tables after the software commands lists. If you want to see a

proportional spacing table, select your desired table and press [ Enter].

To recall the programs, follow the steps below.

<DOS>

At your C:\prompt,

V

type CD PI 131 and press

[Enter].

Type CMDREF and press

2

i Note:

I • If you want to run the Command Referece program using the Setup Disk, follow the steps below.

[ Enter].

* If you changed the directory when installing utilities for DOS, select your changed directory and press [ Enter ].

1. Insert your DOS Utilités & Printer Driver for Windows® 3.1,95 & 98 disk into drive A (or B).

<DOS>

0 Type A: (or B:) and press

[ Enter].

0 Type CD DOS and press

[ Enter].

© Type CMDREF and press

(Enter).

The first screen is an introduction to
the operation of the Command Reference
program. Please read it through and press
any key to continue. (If your display is
monochrome, press “M” key.)

Select the desired emulation and press

[ Enter ] (or click fOKl).

The commands list will be displayed.

<WincJows 3.1 > <Windows 95 and

Select 1 Run] from the File

1

menu.

Type C:\P1131\CMDREF

2

and press [Enter].
(or click lOK 1).

<Windows 3.1> <Windows 95 and Windows 98>

2. O Select 1 Run 1 from the File

menu. “Run...” and click.

© Type A:\DOS\CMDREF

(or B:\DOS\CMDREF).

© Click © Click IWl

(or press Tenter)). (or press (Enter]).

« Panasonic KX-P1131 command reference utility (xxxxxxxxxx) »

--SELECTEMULATION --

EPSON
IBM

Windows 98>

-f Click j Start i, point to

“Run...” and click.

2 Type C:\P1131\CMDREF

and press [ Enter ]

(or click [^).

2. O Click 1 Start 1. point to

© Type A:\DOS\CMDREF

(or B:\DOS\CMDREF).

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Select the desired command and press

[ Enter ] (or click | OK \).

The detailed explanation of the command will be
displayed.

0 Press [e] to exit Command Reference.

[îl/[^]

[Enter]

{E]

Select emulation
Set emulation
Exit Command Reference

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Using the Control Panel

Selecting a Character Font

This printer contains resident fonts which are accessible through the Control Panel.

You can select any one of the character fonts by pressing the FONT switch on the Control Panel.

• Press and release! FONT],

The combination of FONT indicators indicates the
current character font selected, as shown on the
Control Panel.

(0)1 FONT I = PROGRAM cT~• I FONT j = Roman »zd [ font | = Prestige

= Sans Serif cr# | font | = ScMp^

3> [ font I = Courier

FONT

•=light is lit

o=Nght is out •=light is blinking

Note:

You must be in PROGRAM (both FONT indicators are off) to allow your software to control your font selection.

Selecting a Character Pitch

This printer contains resident pitches which are accessible through the control panel.
You can select any one of the character pitches by pressing the PITCH switch on the control panel.

Press and release (PITCH].

The combination of PITCH indicators indicates the
current character pitch selected, as shown on the

Control Panel.

PITCH

cns

= PROGRAM

PITCH

»ZD PITCH = 17 CPI

PfTCH

PITCH

•flight is lit

— 10 CPI

o=light is out •=light is blinking

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I Note:

I • You must be in PROGRAM (both PITCH indicators are off) to allow your software to control your pitch
! selection.

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Using the Control Panel

High Speed Mode

The High Speed mode is a feature for doubling the print speed only when LQ Font and one of the 120 dpi, 180 dpi
or 360 dpi of 24-pin bit image are selected.

Note:

• When enabled, this feature will lower the print density.

Turning on the High Speed mode:

While pressing (ON LINE), press [ LF/FF]

The HIGH SPEED indicator is on.

Turning off the High Speed mode:

While pressing (ON LINE), press[ LF/FF].

The HIGH SPEED indicator is off.

Line Feed / Form Feed (LF/FF)

You can adjust the paper position by using the front panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or
when the printer is not printing in the ON LINE mode. ^

With paper installed, pressing [ LF/FF) once advances
the paper one line.

With paper installed, holding [ LF/FF) moves the
printhead to the center and advances the paper to the
top of the next page.

Note:

When pressing [ LF/FF 1, the amount of paper which is fed is determined by the current setting for lines per
inch as specified through the Control Panel Software program, control panel (Initial Setup mode) or your
application software.

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Using the Control Panel

Top of Form Function (TOF SET)

This printer has a Top of Form (TOF) function which stores the first print line position and loads the paper to the
designated position automatically. The first print line position will be stored even after the power is turned off.

You can adjust the Top of Form position through the Control Panel Software program (P. 24), or using Micro
Line Feed or Reverse Micro Line Feed ( below) from the Control Panel within 125 mm {5") from the top of your
paper.

Note:

• Do not rotate the platen knob, otherwise the printer wilt not be able to count the number of lines properly.

• All adjustments must be made on the first sheet. If you decide to change the setting and save it, remove the
paper from the tractors, then reset and reload the paper.

-f If necessary, redefine the page length of the paper you are using through the Control Panel Software program (P. 24-26), Control Panel P. 32-33) or your application software.

(Micro Line Feed)

While pressing [ ON LINE], press

( TEAR OFF) .

This advances the paper one micro line

[0.14 mm (Vi8o")].

3 At your desired position within 125 mm (5'") from the top of your paper, release the switches.

The paper position will be stored automatically as the new Top of Form position.

(Reverse Micro Line Feed)

While pressing [ ON LINE], press {TOAD/PARK] ■

This reverse the paper one micro line [0.14 mm
{Vl80")j.
The printer cannot reverse the paper past the
printable area (cS" P. 39 “Printing Area”).

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Using the Control Panel

Paper Parking ( LOAD/PARK

This function moves the fanfold paper to the park position, enabling you to use single sheets or envelopes without
removing or wasting your fanfold paper.

Tear off the printed page(s) of the fanfold

1

paper being used (P. 16).

Press [ LOAD/PARK] to reverse the fanfold

2

paper to the park position.

O Move the paper feed selector to “ H

(Friction Mode). ^

@ Load single sheets or envelopes.

When you have finished printing, remove the
sheet (or envelope) from the printer.

Move the paper feed selector to “ 0] ”
(Tractor Mode).

5 Press [ LOAD/PARK I to reload the fanfold

paper to the first print line.

Paper Out Detector

Your printer has a paper out detector. When an out of paper condition occurs, printing stops, the printer goes to

the OFF LINE mode, and the POWER/PAPER OUT indicator starts blinking. To continue printing to the end of the

current page, follow the steps below.

Press [ON LINE ] repeatedly until the page
is completed.

2 Insert the new paper ( P. 13-16).

I Note:

• When PAPER OUT DETECT is set to ON { P. 33), printing stops at 1.26 mm (0.5") from the bottom of
the paper.

• The paper out detector can be disabled through the Control Panel Software program (iss- P, 24).

If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press

fON LINE ].

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Initial Setup Mode

The 19 features (items) can be set in the Initial Setup mode through the Control Panel. For the features and the

indicators condition, refer to page 33. These features can also be set through the Control Panel Software program
{P, 24).

Load a sheet of paper (b$" P. 13-16), and

1

turn the power off.

While pressing [LOAD/PARK] , turn the

2

power on to enter the Initial Setup mode.

Both FONT indicators and the HIGH SPEED
indicator will be blinking.

The current settings will be printed

automatically.

Press and release [FONT] and [ON LINE)
to select the item.

Press and release [^ITCH) to set the item’s

status.

The item’s status will change each time you

press [PITCH] {US’ P. 33).
To change additional settings, repeat step 3 and

4.

5 Press [ LOAD/PARK] to exit the Initial Setup

mode,

FONT indicator will go off and the current
conditions will print.

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Each time you press [ FONT] and [ON LINE ],
you will advance to the next item. Select the
desired item according to the status of the FONT
and ON LINE indicators (on, off, blinking)

(c^ P- 33).

Note:

•To return all current settings to the factory
settings, follow the steps below.

1. While pressing [HoXo/PARK], turn the
power on, then release.

2. Press [ TEAR OFF ].

3. Press [ LOAD/PARK] to exit the Initial Setup

mode.

Using the Control Panel

Item

ON LINE

indicator

(Press

(ON LINE])

EMULATION

G.DIRECTION

CSF MODE

TEAR OFF

PAGE LENGTH

S ( /

LINeiNCH •

FONT

PITCH
AUTO LF
AGM/IBM

AUTO CR/IBM

AUTO LOADING

PAPER OUT

DETECT

AUTO ON LINE

BUFFER CONTROL

ZERO FONT

CHARACTER SET

COUNTRY*2

FONT

PITCH indicators (Press [ PITCH ] )

indicators

(Press

(FONT))

• EPSON

0

о

•

•

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О

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•

•

•
О

О

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О

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MANUAL

11"

6LPI 8LPI 3LPI 4LPI 7.5 LPI 12 LPI

DRAFT COURIER

10 CPI

OFF ON
OFF

OFF ON
OFF ON

22 KB 8 KB окв ALL*1

NORMAL

ITALIC

U.S.A. FRANCE

L.AMERICA

U.S.A. MULTI PORTUGAL CANADAF.NORWAY TURKEY

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AUTO —

12"

11.66"

ROMAN

12CPI

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GRAPHIC1

SPAIMI
KOREA SLOVENIA

15 CPI

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GRAPHIC2
GERMANY

JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK2 SPAIN2

Setting

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—

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14" 8"

SANS

PRESTIGE

SERIF

17 CPI 20 CPI PS

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— — —

U.K. DENMARKI

LEGAL

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HUNGARIAN BULGARIA

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8859-2

Indicators condition:

H ,• flight is lit ciD ,0 =light is out

H, • =light is blinking

Download font function is disabled when ALL is selected.

*2 If the current Country/Code Page setting is located under the other condition of FONT indicators, the both PITCH

indicator will blink.

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Using the Control Panel

Interface Setup Mode

The following items can be set in the Interface Setup mode through the Control Panel: INTERFACE, DATA

LENGTH, BAUD RATE. PARITY, PROTOCOL and SIGNAL POLARITY.

You can select and change the desired item according to the status of the FONT/PITCH indicators.

“I Load a sheet of paper (ns* P. 13-16), and turn

the power off.

While pressing [ PITCH 1, turn the power on to enter the Interface Setup mode.

Both FONT indicators and the HIGH SPEED
indicator will be blinking.
The current settings will be printed
automatically.

Item

FONT

Indicators

INTERFACE
DATA LENGTH
BAUD RATE

PARITY o •'

PROTOCOL

SIGNAL

POLARITY

(Press

[FONT])

o •

• o

• •

• o

• •

o o

0 •

AUTO PARALLEL

8 bit 7 bit

300 600 1,200 2,400 4,800

NONE IGNORE ODD EVEN — — —

DTR

MARK

XON/

XOFF

SPACE

Press and release [ FONT) to select the item.

Each time you press (FONT], you will
advance to the next item. Select the desired item
according to the status of the FONT indicators
(on, off, blinking).

Press and release f PITCH ] to set the item’s

status.

The item’s status will change each time you
press f PITCH ]. See the table below to verify
desired status.

To change additional settings, repeat steps 3
and 4.

Setting

PITCH indicators (Press f PITCH ] )

• O

SERIAL

—

—

• •

—

—

—

0 •

—
—

—

— — —

• o

—

—

9,600

— —

—

• •

—

—

19,200

—

FONT/PITCH indicators condition:

• =!ight is lit 0=:light is out

Press [ LOAD/PARK ] to exit the Interface Setup mode.

FONT indicators will go off and the current
conditions will print.

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►=light is blinking

Note:

• To return all current settings to the factory
settings, follow the steps below.

1. While pressingf LOAD/PARK], turn the

power on, then release.

2. Press [ TEAR OFF ],

3. Press ( LOAD/PARi^ to exit the Initial Setup

mode.

Periodic Maintenance / Troubieshooting

Periodic Maintenance

The printer does not require routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The
following periodic measures are recommended:

Cleaning the unit is the most important action you
can perform.
The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the
environment.

— Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
— Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth. Use

any mild commercial cleaner on the cloth, do not
spray directly on to the printer.

— Raise the top cover and pull up the roller cover.

Vacuum or dust the inside area of the unit.

Be very careful not to damage the printhead
ribbon cable or the carriage drive belt.

Caution:

• The printhead may be hot, use caution
when the cover is open.

* •

The platen should be cleaned with denatured

alcohol only.

The carriage guide bar can be lubricated with a

very light oil. Contact your Authorized Panasonic
Service Center for advice when lubrication will be
needed.

Ribbon Cassette

Note:

• If the ribbon begins to catch, snag, or tear from
the printhead, your printer requires servicing.

Troubleshooting

Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The following
table will assist you in identifying and correcting some of the more common problems. If you need additional help,
contact the reseller from which the unit was purchased or the Panasonic technical support number found in P. 2
of this manual.

Symptom Possible Cause

Ink smears

Printout is faint

Printhead moves but there is
no printing

Paper out detector inoperative
Printer does not power up
Paper slips around platen

Power is on but printer does

not print

Carriage stops moving, all
indicators start blinking

Probable Solution

Head gap lever is not in the
proper position

Head gap lever is not in proper
position

Ribbon is not installed
correctly

PAPER OUT DETECT is OFF Set PAPER OUT DETECT to ON (C3=- P.24,31)
No AC power
Paper feed selector is set to

“D ”

Printer is not ON LINE Press f ON LINE]
Interface cable is not properly

connected
Out of paper Install new paper ( P. 13-16)
Printhead has become

overheated
Interface setting is incorrectly

set
Path of printhead is blocked Turn the power off, clear the path. Turn the

Move the lever toward the position “6”,until ink
doesn’t smear (b^ P.12)

Adjust the lever to the proper position
(u^ P. 12,13, 15)

Re-insert ribbon (i®- P. 12)

Check AC power cord ( cs' P.11)
Set selector to “ []”

Secure connection (c^ P.11)

Allow the printhead some time to cool down.
The printer will automatically resume printing

Set interface setting to match the computer’s
interface {P. 24, 34)

power back on to resume printing

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Periodic Maintenance / Troubleshooting

Symptom

Paper wrinkles when using

tractor feed

Printer cannot load single

sheet through the top

Cut Sheet Feeder (KX-PT12)
is installed but does not work

Unexpected characters
appear in printing

Fanfold paper is jamming

Printout is double-spaced
Keeps printing on the same

line

Wrong CHARACTER SET

prints
Cannot print ASCII characters

with code above 127
When using serial interface,

printer does not print or data
loss occurs

When printing is completed,
paper is not advanced
automatically

A communication error
occured when running the
CPS (Control Panel Software)
in Windows 95 or Windows 98

Possible Cause

No reverse tension on paper

CSF MODE is ON

Paper feed selector is set to

“D”

CSF MODE is OFF

EMULATION is set incorrectly

Paper is not installed correctly
in tractor

AUTO LF is ON
Computer is not sending a LF

command
Wrong CHARACTER SET is

selected
DATA LENGTH is set

incorrectly
Parallel interface is selected

on your printer
BAUD RATE, PARITY,

PROTOCOL or DATA
LENGTH does not match
with the computer

TEAR OFF, PAGE LENGTH,
TOP MARGIN and BOTTOM
MARGIN are set incorrectly

Printer Driver of KX-P1131 is
spooling the data sent from
DOS

Probable Solution

Set paper supply lower than printer

Set CSF MODE to OFF when not using the cut
sheet feeder ( P. 24, 33)

Set paper feed selector to “ Q ”

Set CSF MODE to ON ( P. 24, 33)

Check printer driver of your software package
and set EMULATION accordingly
{ P. 24, 33)

Set paper feed selector to “ [| ” and rotate
platen knob to remove jammed paper

Reinstall paper correctly into tractor

{ vs- P. 13)
Set AUTO LF to OFF (P. 24, 33)
Set AUTO LF to ON (P. 24, 33)

Set the CHARACTER SET as required
(P. 24)

Set DATA LENGTH as required
( vs P. 24, 34)

Set INTERFACE to AUTO or SERIAL
( tss P. 24, 34)

Set BAUD RATE, PARITY, PROTOCOL and
DATA LENGTH to match the computer
( vs P. 24, 34)

Set Tear off to AUTO and set Page length.

Top margin and Bottom margin to meet your

software package { vs P. 24)

1. Select “Printers” from “Settings” in
Windows 95 or Windows 98

2. Select “Properties" of the KX-P1131

3. Select “Port Settings” from “Details” and
disable “Spool MS-DOS print jobs” by
clicking off its check box

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Printer Specifications

Power requirements:
Frequency:
Current:
Interface: Centronics parallel

Print fonts: 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron)

Software emulation:

Buffer: Selectable

Character sets:

Dot configuration:

Maximum number of
characters per line (cpI):

Printing speed [characters per
second (cps)]:

Printing direction: Uni-directional / Bi-directional (user selectable)
Line feed time:
Paper feed;

Operating environment: Temperature: 10*C to 35*C (50'F to 95T)

Power consumption:

Storage enviroment:

Head service life:
Ribbon: Endless fabric ribbon

Detectors:

Dimensions:
Mass {Weight}: Approx. 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.}
CPU:

Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.

RS-232C/Serial interface

7 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script, Sans Serif, Roman, OCR-B)
6 Scalable Fonts (Courier, Bold PS, Roman, Sans Serif, Prestige, Script)

Epson LQ-300 without color
IBM Proprinter X24E

[0 KB / 8 KB / 22 KB (default) / All (54 KB max.)]

EPSON mode ONE Italic and 18 characters set tables
15 International characters and LEGAL Set
IBM mode 18 character set tables

0.2 mm (1/127") dot diameter
Draft LQ

Matrix (Hor. X Ver.) 9 x 24 30 x 24
Dot pitch (Hor.) 0.21 mm (Vi20") 0.07 mm (Vbso")

(Ver.) 0.14 mm (Viso") 0.14 mm {V^вo")

Font Print line size: 203 mm (8")
Pica [10 cpi (character per inch)] 80 cpI
Elite (12 cpi) 96 cpi
Micron (15 cpi) 120cpl

Compressed (17 cpi) 137 cpi

Elite compressed (20 cpi) 160 cpi

Micron Elite Pica

Draft 300 cps 240 cps 200 cps
Letter Quality 100 cps 80 cps 66 cps

Approx. 65 msec [with 4.2 mm (i/fe") line feeding]

Push tractor feed (with fanfold paper)
Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes)

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (Please allow the printer to stabilize at room temperature

within the operating temperature range before operation)

Max — 180 W
Stand by—10W
Self Test — 55 W

Temperature: -20*C to 60*C (-4*F to 140*F)

Humidity: 10% to 90% RH

Approx. 200 million strokes in DRAFT mode

Black ribbon cassette KX-P180:

Life expectancy (in DRAFT mode/rolling ASCII)

Approx. 6 million characters

Paper out detector
Printhead Overheat detector

Overload detector
434 (W) X 326 (D) X 140 (H) mm [17.1" (W) x 12.8" (D) x 5.5" (H) ]

TOSHIBA CORPORATION TMP90C845AF 16 MHz

Scalable Fonts are available only when one of the following Code Page is selected: U.S.A., Multilingual,
Portugal, Canada French, Norway, Turkey.

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Paper Specifications

Paper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.

Fanfold Paper

Width: 102-254 mm (4-10")

Quality and number of sheets:

Type of paper

Fine-quality paper
Non-carbon
Multi-layered with carbon

(*only for the last sheet)

Note:

• To insure optimum print quality, 60-82.5 g/m^ {16-22 lbs.} is recommended for graphic printing.

• In multi-layered paper with carbon, the carbon is equivalent to a sheet of paper. !

• “Weight in pounds” represents the weight of 500 [432 x 559 mm (17 x 22")] sheets. (

• The printer will handle multipart forms up to 0.36 mm (0.014") thick. Up to 5 copies of 14 lbs. chemical release j
paper can be used. |

Sheets

1

2-5

2

lbs.

16-24

11-14 (17*)

11-14(17*)

Weight

g/m2

60-90

41-53 (64‘)

41-53 (64*)

Single Sheet

Width: 102-297 mm (4-11.7")
Height: 127-363 mm (5-14.3")
Weight in pounds (g/m^): 53-90 g/m^ (14-24 lbs.}

n

Note:

• Paper should be within operating temperature and humidity ranges at least 24 hours prior to use.

• Due to letter head varying in paper weight and construction, we cannot guarantee print quality and paper
handling for all types.

Envelope

#6 and #10 size envelopes are recommended. Since envelopes vary in size, paper weight and construction, we
cannot guarantee print quality and paper handling for all types of envelopes.

I Note:

I

• To optimize print quality, printing should not occur in areas where the edges overlap.

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Printing Area

Fanfold Paper

A
O
O

o

\

o

o

o
o
o
o
o
o
o

1-0

o
o
p
o
o
o
o

o

o

1st character

Printing area

/

Paper perforations

Printing area

)o

lo

|0
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lo

lo

1

°

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|0
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lo

1°

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Paper Specifications

1 ^

1 B

-*-c c

■ 1 D

A: The area near the paper perforations where the

print quality may not be optimum.

B: The minimum distance between the sprockets

and first printable character. {When the left tractor
is set on the left end and the margin is set to 0.)

C: The area from the top edge of the paper to the top

of the first printed character.

D: The area from the bottom edge of the paper where

the print quality may not be optimum.

25.4 mm (1")

17.8 mm (0.7")
2 mm (0.08")
15 mm {0.6")

Single Sheet and Envelope

1st character

Printing area

B 3 mm (0.12")
C 2 mm (0.08")
D 15 mm (0.6")

B: The minimum distance between the edge of the

paper and first printable character. {When the left
paper guide is set to the 0 position and the margin
is set to 0.)

C: The area from the top edge of the paper to the top

of the first printed character.

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D: The position where paper out is detected and

printing may not be optimum. {When printing on
envelopes, do not print on area where edges
overlap. Print quality may not be optimum.)

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Interfacing

This information should be provided to the company from which you are purchasing the interface cable to ensure
the proper wiring of the cable.

Parallel Interfacing

A method of transferring data from a computer to a printer through a parallel interface is based on the Centronics
Standard.

Specifications:

• Data transfer speed: 1000 cps minimum

• Synchronization: External STROBE pulse

• Logic levels: TTL (Transistor-Transistor-Logic)
levels

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Parallel Interface Connector (printer side)

Timing Chart
(When normal printing code is received)

T1 . .

T2 . .
T3 . .
T4 . .
T5, T6
T7 . .

Timing Diagram

0,5 ps (Min)

0.5 ps (Min)

0.5 ps (Min)
Approx. 8 ps
Approx. 4 ps

1 ms or less when buffer is not full

1 s or less when buffer is full

___

•Handshaking: BUSY and ACK signals

• Connector type: 57-30360 (AMPHENOL) or
equivalent

• Cable: Use a shielded cable 1.95 m (6'5") or less in
length.

Signal

pin

1 19 wxB

2
3
4 22 DATA3
5 23
6 24 DATAS
7 25 DTAT6
8 26

g 27 DATAS

10 28

11 29 BUSY

12 PO
13
14 AUTO FEED XT Input
15
16 SG
17 FG

18
31 30 PRIME Input
32 ERROR Output
33
34
35

36 SLOT IN Input

Return

side pin

20

21 DATA 2

Signal Direction

DATAI

DATA 4

DATA 7

Input

ÂCK

Output

SLOT

+5 V Output

Serial Interfacing

Cable: Use a shielded cable 1.95 m (6'5") or less in
length.

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Serial Interface Connector (printer side)

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Pin Configuration

Signal pin

1
2 TXD OUTPUT
3
7

20 DTR OUTPUT

Pin Configuration

Signal

FG

RXD INPUT

SG

Direction

Option / Supply

Option

Supply

Model Number

KX-PT12 Automatic Cut Sheet Feeder (single bin)

Model Number Description

KX-P180 Ribbon Cassette (black)

Description

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Index

Automatic Carriage Return (AUTO CR)......................24

Automatic Line Feed (AUTO LF)

Buffer.............................................................. 24, 33, 37

Cable..........................................................................11

Caution ....................................................................6, 7

Centering (CTR PRINTHEAD)

Character set.................................................. 24, 27, 33

Code page

Command Reference program

Connecting ................................................................11

Control Panel Software program
Control Panel switches
Cut Sheet Feeder (CSF)

Data length
Detectors

Dot configuration ........................................................37

............................................................

..................................

..........................................................

.............................................................

..........................

..................................

......................

................................

...............................

24, 33

24

24, 33

18,19, 27

24
10, 28, 33
24, 33, 41

24, 34
31,37

Operating environment...............................................37

Option.........................................................................41

Page format................................................................24

Page length
Paper installation

Paper specifications...................................................38

Paper thickness..........................................................38

Parallel interface

Parts of the printer .....................................................10

Pitch

Power switch.........................................................10,12

Printer driver

Printing area ..............................................................39

Printing direction

Graphic direction

Text direction..........................................................24

Printing speed............................................................37

Proportional Spacing (PS) ....................................27, 33

Reverse micro line feed
Ribbon cassette

............................................................

..................................................

....................................

..............................................................

...........................................

.......................................................

................................................

.............................................

............................................

10,11,34, 40

18,19,20,22

24, 33

13,15

24, 28, 33

37

24, 33

30

8,12, 41

Emulation..............................................................24, 33

End-User License Agreement.....................................4

Factory setting

Fanfold paper...................................................13, 38, 39

Font................................................................. 24, 28, 33

Form feed (FF) ...........................................................29

Head service life..........................................................37

High Speed mode

Initial Setup mode.......................................................32

Interface
Interface Setup mode

Italics ..........................................................................24

Line feed (LF)..............................................................29

................................................

.......................................................

......................................

.................................................

26, 32, 34

29

10, 11, 24, 34, 37, 40

34

Serial interface........................................10,11,34,40

Setup Disk
Specifications

Supply........................................................................41

Tear Off
Top of Form (TOP) set

Troubleshooting..........................................................35

Unpacking

Warning....................................................................... 6

Windows printer driver

Zero font

............................

.........................................................

.........................................................

...................................................................

.................................................................

8,17,18,19,20,22,27

16,24,33

...........................................

............................

18, 19, 20, 22

37, 38

24, 30

24, 33

8

Maintenance
Margin

Micro line feed.............................................................30

...............................................................

.........................................................................

42

35
24

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Panasonic Computer Peripheral Company
Division of Panasonic Communications & Systems Company
A Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Avenue KM. 9.5
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

Printed in Japan

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