Panasonic KX-P1131E User Manual
Model No.
KX-P1131E
Operating Instructions
Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
Impact Dot Matrix Printer
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131E 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’s functions. In most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Feature Highlights
Power consumption: Ready 3W
Printer Emulation: Epson® LQ-300 without color and IBM® Proprinter® X24E
Font: 3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron)
7 LQ (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script, Sans Serif, Roman, OCR-B)
Printing speed: Draft—240 characters per second (12 cpi)
LQ—80 characters per second (12 cpi)
Paper Feeding: Friction and Tractor
Tear Off: Advances fanfold paper's perforation to tear position
Paper Parking: Allows to use single sheets/envelopes without removing/wasting fanfold paper
Interface: USB 2.0, parallel, serial
About the documentation
The printer’s documentation consists of 2 manuals.
Operating Instructions
(this manual)
Installation Manual
(printed documentation)
The Operating Instructions explain part names, installation,
operations, maintenance and specifications of the unit.
The Installation Manual explains installation procedures.
2 Operating Instructions
Abbreviations
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Windows® refers to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
Windows® 2000 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.
Windows® XP refers to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
Windows Vista® refers to the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system.
Windows® 7 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
Trademarks
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• IBM, AT and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States, other countries, or both.
• Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC), registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
International ENERGY STAR Program
Introduction
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Introduction
Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United States
only)
Note
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 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-P1131E
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 1-800-726-2797
This device complies with Part 15 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.
Technical Support Calls (For United States only)
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 call 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 1-800-726-2797.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ....................................................................................7
For Your Safety .................................................................................................................7
Precautions ......................................................................................................................10
Before You Start .....................................................................................11
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................11
Removing the Protective Paper ......................................................................................11
Installing the Platen Knob ...............................................................................................11
Parts of the Printer ..........................................................................................................12
Setup .......................................................................................................15
Installing the Software ....................................................................................................15
System Requirements ....................................................................................................15
Software Installation .......................................................................................................15
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................................................16
Power Supply .................................................................................................................17
Installing the Ribbon Cassette .......................................................................................18
Mounting the Ribbon Cassette .......................................................................................18
Handling Paper ................................................................................................................20
Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode) ...............................................................................20
Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode) ...............................................................22
Tearing off Paper .............................................................................................................24
Self Test ...........................................................................................................................24
Table of Contents
Using the Software .................................................................................25
Control Panel Software Program ...................................................................................25
Viewing the Command Reference Manual ....................................................................27
Uninstalling the Software ...............................................................................................27
Using the Control Panel ........................................................................28
Using the Control Panel .................................................................................................28
Selecting a Character Font .............................................................................................28
Selecting a Character Pitch ............................................................................................28
High Speed Mode ...........................................................................................................29
Line Feed/Form Feed (LF/FF Switch) ............................................................................29
Tear Off (TEAR OFF Switch) .........................................................................................29
Top of Form Function (TOF SET) ..................................................................................30
Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK Switch) .............................................................................31
Paper Out Detector ........................................................................................................32
Initial Setup Mode ...........................................................................................................33
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................34
Serial Interface Setup Mode ...........................................................................................36
Resetting All Current Settings to the Factory Settings ...................................................37
Printing Out the Current Settings ...................................................................................37
Maintenance & Troubleshooting ..........................................................38
Periodic Maintenance .....................................................................................................38
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................39
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Table of Contents
Appendix .................................................................................................41
Printer Specifications .....................................................................................................41
Paper Specifications .......................................................................................................43
Fanfold Paper .................................................................................................................43
Single Sheets .................................................................................................................43
Envelopes .......................................................................................................................43
Printing Area ...................................................................................................................44
Supplies ...........................................................................................................................46
Index..............................................................................................................47
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W ARNING
CAUTION
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Safety Information
Safety Information
For Your Safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this
section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper
and safe operation of your unit.
• This section explains the graphic symbols used in
this manual.
Denotes a potential
hazard that could
result in serious
injury or death.
Denotes hazards
that could result in
minor injury or
damage to the unit.
This symbol is used to alert
operators to a specific
operating procedure that
must be performed
carefully.
These symbols are used to
alert operators to a specific
operating procedure that
must not be performed.
These symbols are used to
alert operators to a specific
operating procedure that
must be emphasized in
order to operate the unit
safely.
For Users
Power and Ground Connection
The power source voltage of this unit is
listed on the nameplate.
Only plug the unit into an AC outlet with
the proper voltage.
If you use a cord with an unspecified
current rating, the unit or plug may emit
smoke or become hot to the touch.
When you operate this product, the
power outlet should be near the product
and easily accessible.
To ensure safe operation the power cord
supplied must be inserted into a 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 AC outlet with a properly
grounded (earthed) one.
Do not defeat the grounding (earthing)
plug (ex. do not use a conversion plug).
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Safety Information
Plug the power cord firmly into an AC
outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or
chafe the power cord and plug. Damage
to the power cord or plug can cause fire
or electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair the power cord,
or plug. If the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed, contact an
authorized service representative for a
replacement.
Ensure that the plug connection is free of
dust. In a damp environment, a
contaminated connector can draw a
significant amount of current that can
generate heat, and eventually cause fire
if left unattended over an extended
period of time.
Operating Safeguards
If metal fragments or water gets into the
unit, turn the unit off and unplug the unit
immediately. Contact your dealer for
service. Operating the contaminated unit
can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not open covers, and do not attempt
to repair the unit yourself. Contact your
dealer for service.
Do not alter the unit or modify any
parts.
Alteration or modification can cause fire
or electric shock.
During thunderstorms, do not touch the
unit and plug. It may cause an electric
shock.
Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Danger of electric shock exists.
Stop operation immediately if the unit
emits smoke, excessive heat, abnormal
smell or unusual noise. These conditions
can cause fire or electric shock.
Immediately turn the unit off, and unplug
the power cord, and contact your dealer
for service.
When disconnecting the unit, grasp the
plug instead of the cord. Pulling on a cord
forcibly can damage it, and cause fire or
electric shock.
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CAUTION
Power
Safety Information
Operating Safeguards
If the unit falls down or gets damaged,
turn the unit off, and unplug the power
cord. Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electric shock.
When the unit is not used over an
extended period of time, switch it off, and
unplug it. If an unused unit is left
connected to a power source for a long
period, degraded insulation may cause
electric shock, current leakage, or fire.
Installation and Relocation
Do not position the unit in a location
where it is unstable.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this unit to rain or any type of
moisture.
Do not place the unit in a hot humid or
dusty environment.
Prolonged exposure to these adverse
conditions may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not place any liquids or heavy items
on the unit.
Accidental spillage of liquid into the unit
may cause severe damage. If this
occurs, turn the unit off, unplug the power
cord, and contact your dealer for service.
When the smoked plastic cover is open,
moving parts are exposed. Take care to
avoid contact with the moving parts,
including fingers, hair, jewelry, neckties,
etc. Personal injury or damage to the unit
could result.
Do not touch the printhead, as it
becomes hot, even when not printing.
Otherwise, it may cause burns.
Do not block the air vents. Doing so can
cause heat to build up, and may result in
fire.
When moving the unit, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet. If the
unit is moved with the power cord
attached, it can cause damage to the
cord which could result in fire or electric
shock.
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The printhead is hot.
Do not touch.
CAUTION
Safety Information
Precautions
Installation
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot
equipment.
• The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures [temperature range: 10 °C to
35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)].
• The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low humidity (humidity range: 30 % to 80 % RH).
• Avoid condensation resulting from rapid changes in
temperature.
• Do not place the unit in areas with poor ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in areas with high
concentrations of dust or chemical fumes, solvents,
etc.
• Do not place books, paper or other items on top of
the printer.
Operation
• Do not operate the printer without installing paper
and a ribbon cassette.
• Do not obstruct printhead movement while the
printer is operating.
• Protect the unit from static electricity.
Ink Ribbon
• Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a
place with a temperature over 35 °C (95 °F).
• For details about the ink ribbon, please refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Please ask your Panasonic sales company about
obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Others
• Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing
abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outside of
printer.
• Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you
can easily unplug it.
Caution Labels
CD-ROM
• Do not write or stick paper on the front and/or back
of CD-ROM.
• Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. When
handling the CD-ROM, be careful not to leave
fingerprints or otherwise damage the CD-ROM.
• Do not leave the CD-ROM where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near a heater for extended
periods.
• Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM.
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A
Before You Start
Before You Start
Unpacking
Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the
contents shown below is missing or damaged.
Report damage or shortages to the store from which the
unit was purchased.
Printer (KX-P1131E)
Ribbon Cassette
Platen Knob
Extension Plate
*1
Removing the Protective Paper
A Protective paper
Installing the Platen Knob
Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of
the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft.
Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to secure.
CD-ROM
Installation Manual
*1
Model No.: KX-P180 (USA and Canada), KX-P181 (Outside
USA and Canada)
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A
B
C
E
F
G
H
HEAD GAP
D
Before You Start
Parts of the Printer
Front View
Paper support (Page 21)
Top cover
Paper feed selector
• "
" (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes
• " " (Tractor) Fanfold paper
Head gap lever
Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead.
Position
1 or 2 Thinner sheets
3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets, envelopes
Parallel interface connector (Page 16)
USB connector (Page 16)
Serial interface connector (Page 16)
Smoked plastic cover
Used for
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Rear View
A
BC
D
E
F
Before You Start
Tractors
Power switch (Page 17)
Platen knob (Page 11)
Power cord (Page 17)
Serial No. Label
Nameplate
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BACDEFGH
JK
I
Before You Start
Control Panel
A FONT indicators
These indicators show the Font being selected.
(Page 28)
B FONT switch
Pressing this switch will select the character
fonts. (Page 28)
C PITCH indicators
These indicators show the current character
pitch selected.
D PITCH switch
Pressing this switch will select any one of the
character pitches.
E ON LINE indicator
This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON
LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE mode.
G LF/FF switch
Pressing this switch advances the paper one
line at a time. Holding this switch advances the
paper to the first print line of the next page.
(Page 29)
H TEAR OFF switch
Pressing this switch will advance or reverse the
paper for tearing off. (Page 24)
I LOAD/PARK switch
Pressing this switch will load/park the paper.
(Page 31)
J HIGH SPEED indicator
This indicator is lit when HIGH SPEED is
activated by pressing ONLINE and LF/FF
together.
K POWER/PAPER OUT indicator
This indicator is lit when the power is on and
paper is installed. It blinks when no paper is
installed.
F ON LINE switch
This switch opens and closes the
communication line with the computer.
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Setup
Setup
Installing the Software
System Requirements
Computer IBM PC/AT® or compatible machine
with a CD-ROM drive
Operating
System
Interface USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics
Software Installation
The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can be installed
on your computer.
Notice
• Make sure to install the software before
connecting your computer to the printer.
Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Windows Vista / Windows 7
parallel (IEEE1284 standard),
RS-232C serial
3. Select KX-P1131E (except for customers in
Thailand).
• For customers in Thailand, select KX-P1131E
(Thailand).
4. Select [Driver & Utility] from the "Installation" list on
the left side of the screen.
1. Turn on your computer and start Windows
operating system.
• Log into an account with Administrator
privileges.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
• The setup screen will be displayed.
• If the setup screen does not appear, select your
CD-ROM drive in Explorer and double-click
[CDRun.exe].
• In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if the
Autoplay dialog box is displayed, click [Run
CDRun.exe].
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• In Windows Vista and Windows 7, if a window
appears with the message "Windows can't
verify the publisher of this driver software",
continue with the installation by selecting
"Install this driver software anyway".
6. Connect the computer to the printer with a USB
cable, parallel cable or serial cable. (Page 16)
Once Plug and Play detects the printer and starts,
follow the operating system's on-screen
instructions.
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