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FOR USER IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY

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

device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 only the recommended shield interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate this device.

FOR USERS IN CANADA

L’interférence radioélectrique générée par cet appareil numérique de type B ne dépasse

pas les limites énoncées le Règlement sur les perturbations radioélectriques, section

appareil numérique, du Ministère des Communications.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart

ment of Communications.

WARNING

The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Plug the printer only into an outlet with the proper voltage.

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

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

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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-P2023 NAME OF DEALER

SERIAL NO.

DATE OF PURCHASE

IBM and IBM'PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Proprinter is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Any details given in these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Features

Chap. 1 Before You Start

Cautions.......................................................................... . . . 7

Operating Environment Precautions

Unpacking ...................................................................... . .. 8

Assembling the parts

Parts of the Printer ......................................................

Chap. 2 Setup

Connecting to a Computer

Ribbon Cassette ..........................................................

Installing the Ribbon Cassette 14

Removing the Ribbon Cassette

Installing Paper

Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)

Printer-Driver Selection

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... 10

... 12

... 14

...19

...24

7 7

19 22

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1) ..

Self Test........................................................................

Chap. 3

Initial Setup Mode

Using the Setup Disk Using the Control Panel

Chap. 4 Using the Printer

Selecting a Character Font

Super Quiet Mode.........................................................

Feeding Paper

Line Feed/Form Feed fLF/FFl

Tear Off (TEAR OFF I

Paper Parkina f LOAD/PARKI

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...25

...27

...28 ...33

...37 ...38 ...39

39 40

Chap. 5 Software Commands

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Epson LQ-850 Mode

IBM Proprinter X24E Mode.................................................. 49

Command Reference Program

(Using the Setup Disk) ........................................................... 54

Chap. 6 Maintenance & Troubieshooting

Periodic Maintenance.......................................................... 57

Troubieshooting .................................................................. 58

Appendix

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Printer Specifications........................................................ 59

Paper Specifications........................................................... 61

Fanfold Paper 61 Single Sheets 61

Envelopes 61 Printing Area 62

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Interfacing ............................................................................ 63

Parallel Interfacing 63

Initialization.......................................................................... 66

Hex Dump............................................................................. 67

Character Set Tables

Proportional Spacing Tables.............................................. 74

Glossary............................................................................... 81

Index..................................................................................... 85

Options and Supplies.......................................................... 87

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a Panasonic 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 most of the popular software packages.

Your application software should control the printer functions. In most cases, there will be no need to

change the initial printer settings.

Features

Printer Emulation:

Setup Disk:

Super Quiet Mode:

Fonts:

Printing Speed:

Paper Handiing:

Tear Off:

Paper Parking:

Cut Sheet Feeder Option

(KX-PT12):

Buffer Chip Option

(KX-P44):

Epson LQ-850 and IBM Proprinter X24E

A Printer-Driver for Windows Ver. 3.1, Initial Setup program and Command Reference program

Reduces printing noise

3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron) 4 LQ (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige, Script)

Draft — 192 characters per second (12 cpi) LQ — 64 characters per second (12 cpi)

Friction and Push Tractor

Advances fanfold paper’s perforation to tear position

Allows single sheets/envelopes to be used without removing/wasting fanfold paper

Provides fast and automatic feeding of single sheets

A 32K chip is available to expand your unit’s memory capacity from 14K to 46K

Cautions

Operating Environment

This printer can be installed in any normal office environment.

No special wiring or cooling is required.

• Do not use the printer under the following conditions: — Extremely high or low temperature

[temperature range: 10~35’C (50-95T)]

— Extremely high or low humidity

{humidity range: 30-80% RH)

— Areas of poor ventilation

[a minimum of 4" (10 cm) clearance on all sides is necessary to insure proper ventilation] — Areas of high dust concentration — Areas with chemical fume concentration — Areas with extreme vibration or when placed on an unstable or unlevel surface — Power Consumption:

(MAX—150 W, Stand by—5.66 W, Selftest—35.4 W)

Precautions

The following precautions are recommended to extend the life of the printer.

• Keep ail liquids away from the printer.

• Do not place books, paper, or other items on top of the printer.

• Do not operate the printer without paper and a ribbon cassette installed.

• Avoid prolonged use without allowing the printhead time to cool.

• Do not obstruct the movement of the printhead while in operation.

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

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.

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• This Setup Disk contains a Printer-Driver

for Windows Ver. 3.1 P. 25), an

Initial Setup program ( P. 28) and a

Command Reference program

(p. 54).

• To use this Setup Disk you need to have

an IBM-PC or a Compatible computer.

Note: * It is recommerKled that you save the original carton and packing materials for proper shipping

arnj transporting of the printer.

Assembling the parts

O Fold the smoked plastic cover, and remove

the protective paper.

Protective paper

Tab

Smoked plastic cover

e Return the smoked plastic cover to its original position.

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.

Unpacking

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Parts of the Printer

Pressing this switch will select the font style.

( DS* p. 37)

@ ON LINE switch

This switch opens and closes the com munication line with the computer.

€> TEAR OFF switch

Pressing this switch will advance or reverse

the paper for tearing off. ((S’ P. 39)

O 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. {^ P. 39)

0 LOAD/PARK switch

Pressing this switch will load or park the paper. ( os* P. 40)

These indicators identify which Font has been selected. (o®* P. 37)

O ON LINE indicator

This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE mode.

0 SUPER QUIET indicator

This indicator is lit when the printer is in the

SUPER QUIET mode. (While pressing the ON LINE switch, press the TEAR OFF switch.) (os* P. 38)

This indicator is lit when the power is on and

paper is installed. It blinks when paper is not

- installed.

Paper Feed Selector

Parts of the Printer

“ fl” (Friction) Single sheets

and envelopes

“ II ” (Tractor) Fanfold paper

Top cover —

Frame ground —

terminal {P. 12)

Head Gap Lever

Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. The lever moves in increments of

0.0028 inch (0.07 mm).

Paper support ( “S’ P. 23)

Centronics parallel interface connector ( “^ P. 12)

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Position .

1 or 2

3, 4, 5 and 6

Used for

Thinner sheets Thick or multiple

sheets, envelopes

Power switch

( D3*P. 13)

Tractors

Nameplate

Serial No. Label

AC power cord

( BS" P. 13)

Connecting to a Computer

Attach the parallel interface cable from your computer and secure the

printer clips.

Note;

• tf you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer.

If the cable has a frame ground wire, connect it to the frame ground ter minal.

Connecting to a Computer

Plug printer into a grounded 3 prong

AC socket.

When the power is supplied to the printer, the power indicator on the control panel will tight.

• To prevent the cable from possibly dis connecting from the printer, route the cable through the cable support which Is

located on the bottom of the unit

Ribbon Cassette

Installing the Ribbon Cassette

Turn the power on.

The carriage will automatically move to the ribbon exchange area.

Note:

• The printer allows the ribbon cassette to be installed only in this area.

Fold the smoked plastic cover forward.

Raise the smoked plastic cover.

Caution:

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

Ribbon Cassette

Move the head gap lever to the (-1-) position.

Rotate the knob on the ribbon

cassette to remove any slack.

O Slip the ribbon between the ribbon

mask and the printhead nose.

Ribbon Cassette

Replace the smoked plastic cover.

@ Press down on rear of the cassette

until the wing tab snaps into place.

Adjust the head gap lever for the thick ness of paper you are using.

Position

1 or 2 Thinner sheets 3,4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets or

envelopes

Use for

Removing the Ribbon Cassette

Ribbon Cassette

Turn the power on.

The carriage will automatically move to the

ribbon exchange area.

Note:

• The printer allows the ribbon cassette

to be installed only in this area.

Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward.

Raise the smoked piastic cover.

Caution:

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

Ribbon Cassette

Move the head gap lever to the (+) position.

Spread the wing tab and lift up the

cassette.

Installing Paper

Your Panasonic printer offers two paper handling choices: — Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) — Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode)

Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode)

O Turn the power on.

The PAPER OUT Indicator will flash indicat ing that paper is not installed in the printer.

@ Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of paper you are using.

Position Use for

1 or 2

3, 4, 5 and 6

Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets

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

O Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward.

O Remove the top cover.

Installing Paper

O Unlock the tractors by pulling the

tractor clamping ievers forward.

Q Siide the tractors to accommodate

the approximate width of the

paper being used.

In most applications, you will find that the 0 indicator on the tear bar is a useful tool for predetermining your left most print position.

Open the tractor covers.

Align the paper sprocket holes

with the tractor pins making sure

the paper is straight.

O Close the tractor covers.

ON LINE

TEAR OFF

LF/FF

LOAD 1 PARK 1

Installing Paper

O Adjust the tractors to remove any

slack.

@ Lock the tractor clamping levers.

Press [ LOAD/PARK ).

This will load the paper to the first print line.

Note: : i

• Do not use (LF/FF) to load paper.

Replace the top cover and the smoked plastic cover.

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

Installing Paper

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)

O Turn the power on.

The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicat ing 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 Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6

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

O Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward.

Thick sheets or envelopes

Use for

0 Raise the top cover to the single

sheet feed position.

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

Installing Paper

Paper support

Paper guides

O Rotate the paper support.

O Separate the paper guides to the

approximate width of your paper or envelope.

O Repiace the smoked piastic cover.

& insert a sheet of paper through the

paper guides and behind the piaten.

The paper will automatically be loaded to the first print line.

Nòte:

• To disable Auto Load, turn Auto Load O^F in the Initial Setup Mode on disk. (I®* P.28)

• Auto Load is disabled, press

{ LOAD/PARK] to automatically load

paper to the first print line.

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

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-P2023 will be your first choice. However, if the Panasonic KX-P2023 printer is not listed in your software, you must select an alternative from the following table.

Printer-Driver Selections (in order of priority)

Panasonic KX-P2023 Panasonic KX-P1123 Panasonic KX-P1124

Epson LQ-850

Epson LQ series

IBM Proprinter X24E

IBM Proprinter X24 *

If selecting the IBM Proprinter X24E or IBM Proprinter X24 in your software, printer emulation must

also be changed in the initial setup mode, (i^ P. 28-36)

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)

If you are using Windows Ver. 3.1, please use a Printer-Driver for Windows Ver. 3.1 of the

attached Setup Disk.

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

Note:

• Use the DISKCOPY command of the operating system to make a back-up copy. Refer to your

DOS manual for further information.

• Type A:\INSTALL [J] to copy the programs from your Setup Disk onto your hard drive. This procedure automatically creates a directory called 2023 and copies alt of the programs from your Setup Disk onto your hard drive.

In “Main Group*’, select

“Print Manager”.

In “Options”, select “Printer Setup”.

Click Add »

In “List of Printers”, select “Install Unlisted or Updated

Printer”.

Click Install...

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Install...

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)

Insert the disk.

Click OK .

The printer diriver of KX-P2023 is

shown in a dialog box.

List of Printers;

Panasonic KX-P2023

Ciick OK

Add Unlisted or Updated Printer

Ciick Set As Defauit Printer

L OK

I Cancel j Help

Click Close .

10 11 Exit the “Print Manager’

Self Test

The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer.

Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or single

sheet), then turn the power off.

(1^ P. 19-23)

While pressing [Xf7Ff ] , turn the power on, then release.

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