User manual PANASONIC KX-P1121E

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] B Open the smoked plastic cover. Handling Paper Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices: ­ Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode) ­ Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) CAUTION · The printhead may be hot, use caution when cover is open. Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode) 1. A Turn the power on. The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installed in the printer. B A B Adjust the head gap lever (A) for the thickness of paper you are using. Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for Thinner sheets Thick or multiple sheets A 1 2 3 4 5 6 A A B 2. Spread the wing tab (A) and lift up the ribbon cassette. A 20 Operating Instructions Setup 2. Set the paper feed selector (A) to the " position. " 4. A Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers (A) forward. B Slide the tractors (B) to accommodate the approximate width of paper being used. A A A B A B B 3. Raise the tractor covers (A). A Operating Instructions 21 Setup 6. Place the paper with the printed side face down and align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pins, then close the tractor covers. Press LOAD/PARK . This will load the paper to the first print line. 9. If the ON LINE indicator (A) is not lit, press 7. A Adjust the tractors to remove any slack. B Lock the tractor clamping levers. ON LINE to get ready to print. B A A A B 22 Operating Instructions Setup Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction 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 (A) for the thickness of paper you are using. 3. Raise the top cover (A) to single sheet feed position. This is done by inserting the side pins of the top cover into the slots in the upper cabinet. A Position 1 or 2 3, 4, 5 and 6 Used for Thinner sheets Thick sheets or envelopes 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 4. Raise the paper support (A). A A B 2. Set the paper feed selector (A) to the " " position. 5. Insert a sheet of paper with the printed side face down behind the platen by aligning its left edge with 0 on the top cover. A Operating Instructions 23 Setup 6. Press LOAD/PARK . The paper will be loaded to the first print line. Self Test The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. Load a sheet of paper, and turn the power off. Turn the power on while pressing LF/FF . 7. If the ON LINE indicator (A) is not lit, press ON LINE to get ready to print. A A sample printout will begin, which serves as a self test. [. . . ] 100 ms [with 4. 2 mm (1/6 in. ) line feeding] Push Tractor feed (with fanfold paper) Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes) Temperature: 10 °C­35 °C (50 °F­95 °F) Humidity: 30­80 % RH (Please allow the printer to stabilize at room temperature within the operating temperature range before operation) Temperature: -20 °C­60 °C (-4 °F­140 °F) Humidity 10­90 % RH Approx. 200 million strokes in draft mode Black seamless fabric ribbon in cassette Life expectancy in Draft mode: Approx. 3 million characters Paper out detector Overheat detector 434 ´ 314 ´ 134. 5 mm (17. 1 ´ 12. 4 ´ 5. 3 in. ) Approx. 5 kg (11 lbs) Storage environment: Head service life: Ribbon cassette: Detectors: Dimensions: (Width ´ Depth ´ Height) Mass (Weight): 36 Operating Instructions Appendix Paper Specifications Paper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below. Fanfold Paper Width: 102­254 mm (4­10 in. ) Quality and number of sheets: Weight Type of paper Fine-quality paper Non-carbon Multi-layered with carbon *1 Sheets in lbs 1 2­4 2 16­24 11­14 (17*1) 11­14 (17*1) in g/m² 60­90 41­53 (64*1) 41­53 (64*1) Only for the last sheet Note · · · In multi-layered paper with carbon, the carbon is equivalent to a sheet of paper. [. . . ]