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Operating Instructions
Impact Dot Matrix Printer
Model No. KX-P1121E
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-P1121E 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 Safety Information (For United Kingdom only) ............................................................10 Precautions ............................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Printing Area ...................................................................................................................38 Supplies ...........................................................................................................................40 Index..............................................................................................................41 6 Operating Instructions
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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 As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this Safety Information (For apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, United Kingdom only) proceed as follows. The wire that is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin must be connected to the terminal in the plug which mains plug for your safety and convenience. is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol A 5 amp fuse is fitted i
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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 40 °C (104 °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: 5 °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-P1121E) A Protective paper Ribbon Cassette (KX-P145) Installing the Platen Knob Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of Platen Knob the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Push the platen knob onto th
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Before You Start Parts of the Printer Front View A G B C 1 2 D 3 4 5 6 E F Paper support (Page 23) 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. The lever moves in increments of 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.). Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner sheets 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets, envelopes Parallel interface connector (Page 17) USB connector (Page 17) Smoked plastic cove
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Before You Start Rear View A F E B C D Tractors Power switch (Page 17) Platen knob (Page 12) Power cord (Page 17) Serial No. Label Nameplate 14 Operating Instructions
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Before You Start Control Panel AB CD E F GH FONT switch Pressing this switch will select the character fonts. (Page 31) ON LINE indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE mode. ON LINE switch This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer. 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 31) TEAR OFF switch
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Setup Setup 3. Select KX-P1121E. Installing the Software 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) Software Installation 4. Select [Driver & Utility] from the "Installation" list on The software on the enclosed CD-ROM can be installed the left side of the screen. on your computer. Notice • Make sure to install the
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Setup Notice Connecting to a • Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m (6 ft. Computer 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 16)". Note • If you do not have a USB or a parallel interface A cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer. B 1. Turn off the power switc
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Setup 2. Move the head gap lever ( A) to the (+) position. Installing the Ribbon Cassette A Mounting the Ribbon Cassette 1. A Turn the power on. The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area ( A) automatically. Note • The printer allows the ribbon cassette to be mounted only in this area. 3. Rotate the knob ( A) on the ribbon cassette to remove any slack. B Open the smoked plastic cover. B A A A 18 Operating Instructions
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Setup 4. A Slip the ribbon ( A) between the ribbon mask 5. Close the smoked plastic cover. ( B) and the printhead nose ( C). 6. Adjust the head gap lever ( A) for the thickness of paper you are using. A Position Used for 1 or 2 Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets or 3, 4, 5 and 6 envelopes A 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C B Press down on rear of the ribbon cassette until the wing tab ( A) snaps into place. B A Operating Instructions 19
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Setup Removing the Ribbon Cassette Handling Paper 1. A Turn the power on. Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: The carriage will move to the ribbon exchange area – Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) ( A) automatically. – Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) B Open the smoked plastic cover. CAUTION Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push • The printhead may be hot, use caution Mode) when cover is open. 1. A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper
