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Operating Instructions
Impact Dot Matrix Printer
Model No. KX-P1131E
Please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
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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 ins
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Introduction Abbreviations ® ® ® 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
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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
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Information ....................................................................................7 For Your Safety .................................................................................................................7 Precautions ......................................................................................................................10 Before You Start ..............................................................................
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Table of Contents Appendix .................................................................................................41 Printer Specifications .....................................................................................................41 Paper Specifications .......................................................................................................43 Fanfold Paper .........................................................................................................
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Safety Information Safety Information For Users For Your Safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this WARNING section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. • This section explains the graphic symbols used in Power and Ground Connection this manual. The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Denotes a potential Only plug the unit into an AC outlet with hazard that could the proper voltage. WARNING result in serious
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Safety Information Operating Safeguards Plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or If metal fragments or water gets into the electric shock. 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 pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe the power cord and plug. Damage to the power cord or plug can cause fire Do not open covers, and do not attempt or electric
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Safety Information Operating Safeguards CAUTION 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. Power When the unit is not used over an Do not place any liquids or heavy items extended period of time, switch it off, and on the unit. unplug it. If an unused unit is left Accidental spillage of liquid into the unit connected to a power source for a long may cause severe damage. If this period, degraded insulation
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Safety Information Ink Ribbon Precautions • Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a Installation place with a temperature over 35 °C (95 °F). • For details about the ink ribbon, please refer to the • Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). equipment. Please ask your Panasonic sales company about • The unit should not be exposed to extremely high obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet. or low temperatures [temperature range: 10 °C
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Before You Start Before You Start Removing the Protective Paper Unpacking A 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) A Protective paper *1 Ribbon Cassette 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. Platen Knob Push the platen knob onto the plate
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Before You Start Parts of the Printer Front View A H B C D E F G HEAD GAP 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 Used for 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 12 Operating Inst
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Before You Start Rear View A F E D BC Tractors Power switch (Page 17) Platen knob (Page 11) Power cord (Page 17) Serial No. Label Nameplate Operating Instructions 13
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Before You Start Control Panel AC B DEFGH I JK A FONT indicators G LF/FF switch These indicators show the Font being selected. Pressing this switch advances the paper one (Page 28) line at a time. Holding this switch advances the paper to the first print line of the next page. (Page 29) B FONT switch H TEAR OFF switch Pressing this switch will select the character Pressing this switch will advance or reverse the fonts. (Page 28) paper for tearing off. (Page 24) C PITCH indicators I LOAD/PARK swi
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Setup Setup 3. Select KX-P1131E (except for customers in Installing the Software Thailand). • For customers in Thailand, select KX-P1131E (Thailand). System Requirements ® Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive Operating Windows 2000 / Windows XP / System Windows Vista / Windows 7 Interface USB 2.0 Full speed, Centronics parallel (IEEE1284 standard), RS-232C serial Software Installation The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can be installed on your computer. 4. Select [Dr
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Setup Notice Connecting to a • Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m Computer (6 ft. 5 in.) or less in length. An IEEE 1284-compatible parallel cable is Before you connect the printer for the first time, recommended. install the USB and Printer driver on to your computer. For more information see "Installing the Software (Page 15)". A Note • If you do not have a USB cable, parallel interface cable or serial interface cable, you will need to purchase one or contact your dealer. B BB 1. Turn off th
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Setup Power Supply 1. Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. • Plug the power cord into an outlet of the proper rating listed on the nameplate located in the rear of the printer. • The power switch is located on the right side of the printer toward the front. When the power is supplied to the printer, the power indicator on the control panel will light up. AC Outlet Note • If the printer is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the power cord. Operating Instructions 17
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Setup 3. Install the ribbon cassette ( B) and push down Installing the Ribbon 4 arrows ( A) until they click into place. Cassette A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. A Turn the power on. B Open the smoked plastic cover ( A). B A A B Note • Do not take off the blue ribbon guide from the ribbon cassette. 2. Move the head gap lever ( A) to position "6". HEAD GAP A 18 Operating Instructions
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Setup 4. A Lift the blue ribbon guide ( A) from the ribbon 6. Close the smoked plastic cover. cassette. 7. Adjust the head gap lever for the thickness of paper you are using. B Slide the blue ribbon guide between the printhead nose ( B) and the ribbon mask ( C), Position Used for and push it down. 1 or 2 Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets or 3, 4, 5 and 6 envelopes AA A HEAD GAP B BB C B A Note • If the ribbon cassette does not insert easily between the printhead nose and the ribbon mask,
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Setup 2. Set the paper feed selector ( A) to the " " Handling Paper position. Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: – Fanfold paper (Push tractor mode) – Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) A Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode) 1. A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installed in the printer. B Adjust the head gap lever for the thickness 3. Lift off the top cover ( A). of paper you are using. A Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner
