User manual PANASONIC PV-PD2000

[. . . ] The PV-PD2000 printer is the latest model of the PANASONIC PROFESSIONAL page size dye-sublimination printers. These printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. The PV-PD2000 printer is easy to install and set up, and its interface is compatible with virtually all computer environments. Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Troubleshooting Printer Features The PV-PD2000 printer includes the following features: Paper Sizes: The PV-PD2000 printer prints on a variety of paper sizes. 3-color YMC ribbons can be used in the PV-PD2000 printer. [. . . ] If a light still does not illuminate, turn off both the PV-PD2000 printer and the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the PV-PD2000 printer and turn on the printer. If no light illuminates, call for service. Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Making a Test Print Making a test print verifies proper PV-PD2000 printer setup and operation, and confirms print quality. Turn on the power while holding the CANCEL button for five seconds. NOTE: You may need to press the CANCEL button a second time to start the test print. Example of the test print: Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies 2. Turn the power off, then on to exit Test Print mode. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Calibrating the Printer (Optional) The Calibration Utility is included on the CD for the PANASONIC PROFESSIONAL PV-PD2000 Digital Photo Printer. After installing the software from the CD, follow the procedure below to calibrate the printer. NOTE: The MACINTOSH Calibration Utility is supported on MACINTOSH OS 9 systems and, under the Classic environment, on MACINTOSH OS X systems. There are three ways to calibrate the PANASONIC PROFESSIONAL PV-PD2000 Digital Photo Printer. Retrieve the test print from the printer. Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 11. Evaluate the clusters in the printed test print. Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 12. Enter the number of the most neutral (gray) cluster. Click Done. Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Troubleshooting 13. Click Quit. Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer This chapter provides the information you need to operate the PV-PD2000 printer. It includes: "Buttons and Lights" "Working with Paper" "Handling and Storing Prints" "Keeping the PV-PD2000 Printer in Good Working Condition" "Cleaning the PV-PD2000 Printer" NOTE: Before operating the PV-PD2000 printer you must install the appropriate printer driver. Refer to the Printer Driver Guide for the details. Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Buttons and Lights Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer POWER light OPEN button 14 00 Dig Troubleshooting ita lP ho to Pri nte r MEDIA light ERROR light Site Specifications CANCEL button Buttons: · OPEN button--Press to open the top cover. Open the top cover when loading the ink ribbon or clearing a paper jam. · CANCEL button--Press to cancel the print in progress. IMPORTANT: Do not open the top cover during printing. Doing so may cause a print error and malfunction of the printer. Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Power switch: Introduction Setting up the PV-PD2000 Printer Operating the PV-PD2000 Printer Power switch Troubleshooting Site Specifications Indicator lights: · POWER light--illuminates in green when the PV-PD2000 printer is turned on. [. . . ] (See illustration below. ) · · Check the barcode for damage. Gently wipe the barcode with a lint-free cloth. Site Specifications barcode Accessories and Supplies bobbins CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Site Specifications Printer Specifications Printer dimensions: Width: 16. 96 in. (48. 3 cm) excluding paper tray Height: 17. 75 in. (45. 1 cm) with ribbon door open Printer weight: Approx. [. . . ]