Panasonic KX-P6500 User Manual

Laser Printer

Panasonic

Model No.

KX-P6500

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions completely before operating this unit. Store this manual with care.

End-User License Agreement

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1. COPYRIGHT:

Panasonic has the right to license or has been granted to license the enclosed Software Program (“SOFT WARE"), 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 documen tation, 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 three (3) copies of the SOFTWARE on three (3) computers. (2)' You may install the SOFTWARE into a network server and use the SOFTWARE in your network. But the number of the computer which uses the SOFTWARE simultaneously in the network is limited to the number defined in the previous section (1 ). So far as the computer operates as a network server, the copy of SOFTWARE that is installed into the network server is not counted as the number of copies hereof. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) 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). (6) 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.

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:

EXCEPTAS 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, INCI

DENTAL 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.

Caution: This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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

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

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 moisture.

KX-PEP4

Laser diode properties

Laser output Wavelength Emission duration: Continuous

The serial number of the unit may be found on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, record this number below and retain this book along with your proof of purchase to serve as a permanent record of your purchase.

5 mW max 788 nm

Made in JAPAN

CAUTION

Use of toner other than Genuine Panasonic Toner KX-P458 can damage this process unit and the printer’s fuser. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY OF THE PRINTER AND PROCESS UNIT.

MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.

KX-P6500

NAME OF DEALER DATE OF PURCHASE

HP, PCL and LaserJet are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.

IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft®, MS-DOS ® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. CompuServe is a trademark of CompuServe, Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Paintbrush is a trademark of ZSoft Corporation. PageMaker is a trademark of Aldus Corporation. CorelDRAW is a trademark of Corel Corporation. EET^'^.TonrSavRT'^, Win Ref s^*^, Win Style r^'^, LaserAct^'^, WinPaneF“, HostPaneF'^ and MXr"^ are trademarks of Destiny Technology Corporation.

As an Energy Star Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

©COPYRIGHT, WinRefs’^“, 1993-1995, Destiny Technology Corporation. ©COPYRIGHT, WinStyler^'^, 1992-1995, Destiny Technology Corporation. ©COPYRIGHT, LaserAct^'^, 1990-1995, Destiny Technology Corporation. ©COPYRIGHT, WinPaneF'^, 1993-1995, Destiny Technology Corporation. ©COPYRIGHT, HostPanel™, 1993-1995, Destiny Technology Corporation. ©COPYRIGHT, MXt^”, 1995, Destiny Technology Corporation.

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

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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 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 users authority to operate this device.

Technical Support Calls

If you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are stilt having difficulty, please contact the store 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 5:00 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 consumables To order operating instructions/manuals To locate your nearest authorized service center

For technical support

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Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Before You Start___________________________________________________________

Printer Features.........................................................................................8

Cautions..................................................................................................... 9

Minimum Space Requirements..........................................................9

Power Source.....................................................................................9

Unpacking............................................................................................... 10

System Requirements for Windows

System Requirements for MS-DOS...................................................... 11

Part Names............................................................................................. 11

Indicators and Button...................................................................... 12

Setup—

Preparation.............................................................................................. 13

Printer Stands Installation............................................................... 13

Process Unit Installation.................................................................. 13

Connecting the Printer and Power On

Loading Paper / Envelopes (Labels, Transparencies) .... 15

Loading Paper................................................................................. 15

Loading Envelopes (Labels, Transparencies)................................. 16

KX-P6500 for Workgroups Configuration Overview

Personal Configuration Overview.................................................... 17

Network Configuration Overview..................................................... 17

Server Configuration......................................................................................................17

Client Configuration........................................................................................................18

Network Configuration Example

Installing the Network Connection on Your PC

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Chapter 3 Using the Printer in Windows ©______________________________________

Allocating Virtual Memory..................................................................... 19

For Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11

For Windows 95.............................................................................. 19

Installing the KX-P6500 for Workgroups Software

Installing the Windows 3.1 Printer Driver & Utilities Installing the Windows 95 Printer Driver & Utilities

Installing the Software on a Server/Personal Installing the Software on a Client

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Printer Resource Sharing...................................................................... 23

Stop Sharing the Printer Resource.................................................. 23

Connecting a Client PC to a Shared Printer....................................... 23

Testing the Printer.................................................................................. 24

Removing the KX-P6500 for Workgroups Software

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Table of Contents

Print Modes

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Print Mode Selections .....................................................................25

Automatic Emulation Switching When the Printer Configuration is Changed

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Printing Documents.........................................................................25

Printing From a Windows Application Printing From a DOS Application Within Windows

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Changing the Print Mode.................................................................26

From an Application...................................................................................................... 26

From the Control Panel in Windows..............................................................................26

From the Control Panel Tab of the KX-P6500 Console

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KX-P6500 Console..................................................................................27

Control Panel...................................................................................27

Local Queue....................................................................................29

Changing the Order of Print Jobs ..............................................................29

Remote Queue................................................................................30

Job Log............................................................................................31

KX-P6500 Console Menu Items

File................................................................................................................................. 32

View............................................................................................................................... 32

Settings..........................................................................................................................32

Network.........................................................................................................................33

Run................................................................................................................................33

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KX-P6500 GDI Mode ...............................................................................34

Using Options..................................................................................36

Using Overlay..................................................................................37

Overlaying and Printing a Document

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Using Image Options.......................................................................40

Using 2 Up/4 Up

KX-P6500 PCL Mode

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PCL Control Panel..........................................................................41

KX-P6500 Printer Status.........................................................................43

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Chapter 4

Using the Printer in MS-DOS®

Printer Selection for DOS

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Controi Panel Software...........................................................................44

Installing the Control Panel Software

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KX-P6500 Control Panel.........................................................................46

File Menu.........................................................................................46

View Menu.......................................................................................47

Utility Menu......................................................................................48

Help Menu ......................................................................................48

Control Panel Settings.....................................................................49

Page Setting..................................................................................................................49

Font Setting ..................................................................................................................50

Print Quality Setting ...................................................................................................... 50

Memory Setting..............................................................................................................51

Other Setting.................................................................................................................. 52

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KX-P6500 Control Panel Reporter....................................................... 52

Printer Status Messages .............................................................. 53

Chapter 5

Appendix

Care and Maintenance__________________________________________________

Cleaning the Printer............................................................................... 54

External........................................................................................... 54

Internal............................................................................................ 54

Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 55

Error Indication Repacking Instructions

Options and Supplies

Adding Toner

Using a KX-P6100 Printer with KX-P6500 for

Workgroups Software Printer Specifications Paper Specifications

Paper Specifications

Paper and Envelope Sizes............................................................. 61

Types of Paper to Avoid.................................................................. 62

Two-sided Printing

Transparencies and Labels............................................................. 62

Envelope Specifications.................................................................. 63

Interface Specifications......................................................................... 64

Bidirectional Parallel Interface

Index........................................................................................................ 65

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Chapter 1 Before You Start

Printer Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the KX-P6500. We are sure it will meet your printing needs and give you many years of productive and efficient use.

GDI Mode ( P. 34)

GDI Mode takes advantage of Windows’ own inter nal design to print documents four to five times faster than most conventional printers can. Other printers require Windows to translate a document into a special printer language, such as PCL on LaserJet printers. GDI Mode reduces overhead by eliminating this translation step before starting to print. This mode includes the following special features.

1st Page On Top: Prints your document in

reverse order ( c^P. 35).

Duplex Printing:

Overlay:

2 Up/4 Up:

Image:

Prints your document on both sides of the paper ( P. 36).

Overlays an image over any

document ( d^P. 36).

Prints 2 or 4 pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper ( i^P. 35).

Adjusts the brightness and con trast of your output (c^ P.40).

PCL Mode (D^ P.41)

Enables you to print a file created with the MS-DOS

application or to print a PCL format file within Windows.

Printing from MS-DOS file (P. 25,44)

Allows printing from MS-DOS applications outside Windows as well as from applications within Win dows.

KX-P6500 for Workgroups

Software

• Provides three configuration options depend ing on how you intend to use the printer.

Personal: For users that either do not have a (Single User) network connection or do not plan to

share the printer with others on the network.

Server: For users that plan to attach the

printer to their PC and have/plans to have a network connection, and may provide printer sharing to other PCs on the network.

Client: For users that will not attach the

printer to their PC but do plan to use the printer attached to another PC on the network.

• enables you to install printer driver for Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

3.11, or Windows 95

• enables you to setup the printer

• displays the printer status

• displays the recovery instructions when a problem occurs

• manages all output to the printer

• provides the help system

Power Saving (P. 32)

Saves energy while the printer is idle.

Toner Saving (P. 32,50)

With TonrSavR turned on, your printer reduces the amount of toner used to print the output. This feature

is useful for printing drafts before the final print to

save toner.

Edge Enhancement Technology

(EET) ( BS- P. 32, 51)

With Edge Enhancement turned on, your printer smooths the jagged edges of text and line art.

Animated Help Feature (P. 43)

The KX-P6500 Printer Status alerts the user of com

mon operational errors. Click the [ ► I button for animated help. This feature will walk you through the steps required to get your printer running once again.

Bidirectional Parallel Interface

( P. 64)

Enables communication between the computer and

the printer.

Cautions

To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the printer under the following conditions.

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• Use of toner other than Genuine Panasonic Toner KX-P458 can damage this process unit and the printer’s fuser. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY OF THE PRINTER AND

Do not keep liquids near the printer. Accidental spillage of a liquid into the printer can cause severe damage.

PROCESS UNIT.

Minimum Space Requirements

(Rear)

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2 cm (0.8")

(Left)

20 cm (8.0")

Left cover

opening space

Ventilation space

(Top

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(Front)

29 cm (11.5") Paper tray opening space

2 cm (0.8") Ventilation space

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Do not add paper to the tray until it is empty: it may cause a paper

jam.

Power Source

• Use a voltage level that does not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (lo cated on the rear of the printer).

• Do not use an extension cord.

• This printer should be connected to a grounded outlet.

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

Do not open the left cover while the printer is operating.

Do not place the printer either on its left or right side or on its front side facing upward.

Before You Start

Unpacking

Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased. Inside the front cover of this manual is an area for recording important information such as the serial number, date of purchase and your dealer name.

Process Unit (KX-PEP4)(cs= P. 13)

(enclosed in the printer)

Power Cord

(0®= P. 14)

Software Disks

(P. 20, 44)

Manual

Note:

• It is recommended that you save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the printer. They have been specifically designed to protect your printer during shipment.

System Requirements for Windows

To run the KX-P6500 for Workgroups software, you need the hardware and software given in the following tables. Hardware requirements differ between the three software configuration options: Personal, Server, and Client.

Hardware Requirements Personal

Minimum CPU

Minimum Processing Speed Free Disk Space Minimum RAM 4 MB Centronics Parallel Port Network Card X Network cable, connector(s), and

terminator(s) Network adapter driver

Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11

Windows 95

i80386SX

i80386DX

16 MHz

16 MB

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Serve r(s)

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(i80486DX)*

¡80386DX

(i80486DX)*

33 MHz

16 MB

8 MB (16 MB *1)

Client(s)

i80386SX

(i80386DX)*

¡80386DX

16 MHz

16 MB

4 MB

‘ Recommended

16 MB of RAM is required to support all print modes simultaneously.

/ : required

X : not required

Before You Start

Software Requirements

Windows

Minimum Virtual Memory ( P. 19)

MS-DOS 3.3 or later *3

*2 24 MB of Virtual Memory is required to support all print modes simultaneously. *3 For Windows 95, MS-DOS is not required.

Personal Server(s) Client(s)

Windows 3.1, Windows

for Workgroups 3.11

Windows 95

12 MB 12 MB (24 MB *2) 12 MB

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System Requirements for MS-DOS

To run the Control Panel software, you need the following hardware and software.

Hardware Requirements:

• IBM-compatible 286 computer, or faster

• At least 640 KB PC memory (RAM)

• More than 800 KB hard disk space

• PC with a standard parallel printer port (bidirectional)

Software Requirements:

• MS-DOS 3.3 or later

Windows for

Workgroups 3.11

Windows 95

Windows for

Workgroups 3.11

Windows 95

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Part Names

Output tray (top cover)

(i^P. 15)

Left cover ( cg^P. 13, 57)

Paper support (P. 15)

Indicators and Button

(Front)

(0S= P. 12, 56)

Process unit (i^ P. 13. 57)

Paper tray (P. 15)

Power switch (1®=' P. 14)

Power connector plug (I®* P. 14)

Frame ground terminal (d^ P. 14)-

Parallel interface connector ( P. 14)

(Rear)

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Before You Start

Indicators and Button

ERROR indicator

{ below, P. 56)

TONER/PROCESS UNIT

indicator ( below, P. 56)

Indicators

TONER/

READY

ERROR

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PROCEES

UNIT

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ERROR

TONER PROCESS UNIT

PRINT/RESET [

Warming up

Ready for printing Receiving data, or printing Data remains in the printer Process Unit is not installed

Toner empty

B-

READY

READY indicator

( below, P. 56)

PRINT/RESET button

( below)

Printer status

+ Three indicators will light one after another.

■ : on : blinking {fast - with an interval of about 1 second) □ : off ci: blinking (slow - with an interval of about 2.5 seconds)

• For error indication, refer to page 56.

PRINT/RESET button:

PRINT/RESET will execute one of the following functions depending on the status of the printer.

Indicators

READY

ERROR

□

: on □ : off ii: blinking (slow)

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TONER/ PROCESS UNFT

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Print a test page for DOS by pressing this button {< 5 seconds) Reset the printer by pressing this button until the three indicators are lit Print the remaining data by pressing this button (< 5 seconds) Reset the printer by pressing this button until the three indicators are lit

Function

Chapter 2 Setup

Preparation

Printer Stands Installation

Important;

To prevent any damage to the Process Unit,

observe the following precautions.

• Do not touch the green drum surface. Lift the Process Unit by holding the green labeled tabs.

• Do not expose the Process Unit to light for more

than 5 minutes, or to direct sunlight.

• Do not keep the Process Unit near dust or dirt.

• Do not place the Process Unit in a high humidity

area.

Open the left cover by gently pulling the

cover release tab.

Open the plastic bag and remove the Process Unit.

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2 Remove the Process Unit by grasping the

green labeled tabs and pulling it toward you.

2 Install the Process Unit by grasping the

green labeled tabs and pushing it firmly into

the printer.

Setup

Close the left cover.

Connecting the Printer and Power On

This printer is equipped with a bidirectional parallel interface. If you do not have an interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer.

^ Turn OFF the printer and computer.

Notes:

• PLEASE DO NOT THROW AWAY THE PACKING MATERIALS. YOU MAY NEED THEM TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT THE PRINTER.

• TO PROVIDE OPTIMUM PRINT QUALITY THE UNIT MUST BE UPRIGHT AND KEPT LEVEL AT ALL TIMES.

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0 Plug the other end of the cable into the

connector at the computer.

Notes:

• The actual connector on the computer may differ depending on the manufac turer of the computer.

• If the cable is connected to PC via printer buffer or selector, the printer may not print.

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2 Plug one end of the cable into the parallel

interface connector of the printer.

Snap the clips into place.

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

Plug one end of the power cord into the

printer’s power connector plug.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a

3-prong AC wall socket.

0 Turn ON the printer and computer power

switches.

The printer is warming up.

The READY indicator, the ERROR indicator and TONER/PROCESS UNIT indicator start lighting

one after another.

0 The printer is ready for printing.

The READY indicator is on.

Setup

Loading Paper/Envelopes (Labels, Transparencies)

Loading Paper

This printer has a multi-purpose paper tray. The paper size selected through the GDI Mode ( P. 34) or PCL Mode

( P. 41) and your software application should also match the size of the paper in the paper tray for proper print

alignment.

O Open the output tray (top cover).

@ Extend the paper support by sliding it

upward.

2 Open the paper tray.

Fan the stack of paper and tap it on a level

surface to avoid paper jams or skewed print ing.

Note:

• You may load up to 100 sheets of 75g/m2 (20 lbs.) paper in the paper tray.

Place the paper in the paper tray properly

and adjust the paper guides to your paper size.

The height of paper should not exceed the limit

mark on the paper guide, or it may cause a paper

jam.

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Separate the paper guides to the approxi mate width of your paper.

Refer to the size indicators above the paper

guides for accurate paper width.

Setup

Notes:

• If the paper guides are not adjusted properly, your printout may be skewed.

• Do not load paper of different types or thickness in the paper tray at one time; this may cause a paper jam.

• When you want to add more paper to the paper tray, you must first remove the remaining paper from the tray and then place the entire stack of paper into the tray.

• Make sure you load the paper with the print side up. Most paper has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. When using 60 g/m^ (16 lbs.) paper, always load the paper with the “non-curl side” up rather than following instructions on the paper package.

• For more detailed information on paper, refer to “Paper Specifications” ( P. 61).

• Do not allow more than 50 sheets [75 g/m^ (20 ibs.)] to accumulate in the output tray. This may cause a paper jam.

Loading Envelopes (Labels, Transparencies)

You may load either 30 sheets of labels, 30 transparencies, or up to 10 envelopes in the paper tray. You can use Business Commercial #10, Monarch, International DL and International C5 envelopes. For more detailed information on Envelopes, refer to “Envelope Specifications” ( irg= P. 63).

Notes:

• Make sure that all seams are properly sealed before loading envelopes.

• The envelopes must be loaded with the shorter side first to avoid a paper jam.

• When installing envelopes, the flaps should be face down.

•To print lengthwise on the envelope (along the longer side), set the printing mode to landscape ( cs=P. 34,41).

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 15.

2 Adjust the paper guides to the approximate

width of your enveiope.

Piace the en veiopes in the paper tray with the sides to be printed facing up. Position them between the paper guides, and adjust the guides untii you feel resistance.

Verify that your envelope matches the paper size set through the GDi Mode ( P. 34) or

PCL Mode ( P. 41) and software applica tion for proper print aiignment.

Setup

KX-P6500 for Workgroups Configuration Overview

KX-P6500 for Workgroups provides three software configuration options depending on how you intend to use your

printer:

• Personal

Whether you use the printer in a network configuration or as a non-network printer, your configuration will provide all the same print modes and printer features. Network and resource* sharing related features are not available in the “Personal” configuration.

* A resource is a piece of data, software application, or hardware that can be accessed and used by multiple users

or system components. A resource provides a service.

Server

Client

Personal Configuration Overview

The Personal configuration is for users that are not connected to a network, or will not use the printer as a shared network resource. If at some point, you choose to add network capabilities to your PC or you choose to allow the printer to be a shared network resource, you will have to re-install the KX-P6500 for Workgroups software { c®" P. 20) and select the Server User Type option ( P. 20). However, note the hardware requirements for Server PCs (i®" P. 10) to ensure that you have the minimum hardware necessary to install as a Server.

Network Configuration Overview

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 is designed as a peer-to-peer network. That is, each connected PC is a peer to every other connected PC in the workgroup. This peer approach means that no PC in the workgroup acts as a network administrator. The PC that has the printer connected to it performs some additional functions not needed by PCs without a connected printer. Therefore, we have adopted the Client/Server terminology to differentiate between those PCs that have a printer connected to them and those PCs that do not have a connected printer. A Server is that peer with a connected and shared printer. A Client is a peer using a printer connected to a Server.

Note:

• For a peer to access another peer’s printer, both peers must have KX-P6500 for Workgroups software { D®* P. 20) installed and selected in their Windows printer list.

• A maximum of three PCs on the network can use KX-P6500 or KX-P6100 printer. If your network has more

than three PCs, the KX-PNW1 option (P. 58) is needed. The KXrPNWI can support a maximum of 25

PCs.

Server Configuration

The Server is the peer in the workgroup that has a printer connected to it. At installation, the KX-P6500 Setup program

asks if you wish to configure the PC as a Server or a Client. You must configure the PC with the attached printer as a Server.

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Any Server in the workgroup with KX-P6500 for Workgroups software ( c®* P. 20) installed can be effectively both a

Server and a Client. As a Server, that PC shares the connected printer with other peers in the workgroup. However,

when that server opts to print to a printer supported by another Server, that PC is acting as a Client to the other Server.

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Client Configuration

The Client is a peer in the workgroup that wants to print to another peer’s printer.

Network Configuration Example

As you can see in the following figure, there are two PCs that have attached printers: Peer A with Printer A and Peer

D with Printer D. If Peer B chooses to print to Printer A, Peer B is the Client and Peer A is the Server for that print job. If Peer A wants to print to Printer D, Peer A becomes a Client to Peer D, but Peer A remains the Server for Peer B’s print job.

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This section is for users that share the KX-P6500 printer on a network or for Clients that will use a shared printer. Skip this section if you plan to install the Personal configuration option. To use the KX-P6500 in the network, the Windows

for Workgroups or Windows 95 network has been constructed in advance.

To install a network connection on your PC, you need a network card adapter {either an internal bus card, an external

PCMCIA card, or a parallel port version) and network software. Refer to your Microsoft documentation and network interface card or network adapter documentation for specific details regarding network connectivity and configuration. Using Microsoft Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 will provide you the network connectivity necessary to use

the KX-P6500. Refer to the steps below to install a network connection on your PC.

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1 Setup a peer-to-peer Windows for

Workgroups or Windows 95 environment.

2 Enable the peer-to-peer network by

ensuring that peers can communicate via the Mail and Chat applications.

Set Virtual Memory.

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Refer to your Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 and

network adapter documentation.

This step is recommended to ensure that your network is operational and all connected network peers can communicate.

Minimum virtual memory of 12 MB is required { ns* P. 19). For Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11. permanent memory rather than temporary memory is recommended.

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Allocating Virtual Memory

For Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11

jhe KX-P6500 for Workgroups software requires a minimum of 12 MB of virtual memory for Personal, Client and Server configurations.

To change the virtual memory, follow the instructions below. For more information on virtual memory, refer to the

Optimizing Windows section in the Microsoft Windows 3.1 User’s Guide.

1 Double click the Main icon from the

Program Manager screen.

Double click the Control Panel icon.

Double click the 386 Enhanced icon.

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Otherwise click \ Cancel to exit the dialog box.

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7 Increase the New size in the New Swapfile

Settings box to at least 12,000 KB.

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“Settings” and click “Control Panel”.

2 Double click the System icon.

“System Properties” window will be displayed.

Click the “Performance” tab.

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0 Increase the Minimum setting to at least 12.

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Installing the KX-P6500 for Workgroups Software

The KX-P6500 for Workgroups software installation analyzes your system configuration, installs the software, and

makes the necessary changes to Windows startup files. Installation can be performed from the installation disks, the Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 network. Once a Server has installed the KX-P6500 for Workgroups software on the Server PC, Clients can install Client software on the Client PC from disk #1 and then from across the network. This instailation proceeds faster than disk installation.

The KX-P6500 for Workgroups software installations will create and let you use the following.

• KX-P6500 Console { P. 27) in the KX-P6500 Tools window

—includes printer drivers for Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11, or printer drivers for Windows 95 —enables you to setup the printer in Windows

• KX-P6500 Control Panel { cw P. 44)

—enables you to setup the printer in MS-DOS

Notes:

• If you wish to discontinue installing the software during installation, first complete the installation procedure, then use the Uninstall Utility to remove ( P. 24).

• Printer driver disks 2 of 4, 3 of 4 and 4 of 4 are the same and used for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.

Installing the Windows 3.1 Printer Driver & Utilities

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Insert the Windows 3.1 Printer Driver & Utilities disk 1 of 4 (#1) into disk drive A.

From the Program Manager, click “File’ Then click the “Run...” option.

A At the prompt, type A:\SETUP and click

The setup program has determined the following user configuration for your KXP6500 installation. Make any necessary changes and press [Continue]. Max. 15 characters are available for computer name.

User Type; Computer Name:

Comments: KX-P6500 Directory: HOST Directory:

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network or computer name, up to 15 characters, in the Computer Name field.

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field. For instance, software version No. or your name,

etc.

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If you wish to install the software from KX-P6500 Server, click on the “KXP6500 Server” button and select the server from

which you wish to continue installation.

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Confirm the READY indicator is lit.

2 Start computer using Windows 95.

“New Hardware Found” window will be displayed.

• If the printer is not READY, “New Hardware Found” window will not be displayed. After the printer is READY, turn the computer off then on again.

Click OK

“Install From Disk” window will be displayed.

Insert Windows 95 Printer Driver & Utilities

disk 1 of 4 (#1) into disk drive A.

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