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Panasonic KX-PS8000 Setup Manual

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Setup Manual
KX-PS8000
Model No.
This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Digital Color Imaging System
and necessary precautions for safety and use. For further detailed information, refer to the Operating
Instructions and Utilities and Drivers Reference Guide which are provided on the CD-ROM.
If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer, you are required to install this
application so that you can read the documentation stored on the CD-ROM (
P. 38).
Please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 KX-PS8000 Model No. This manual describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Digital Color Imaging System and necessary precautions for safety and use. For further detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions and Utilities and Drivers Reference Guide which are provided on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 2 BDo not duplicate any kind of certificates, licenses, passports, official or private documents, and the like. As an Energy Star Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. (The international Energy Star Logo is valid in U.S.A., Europe and Japan only.)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Laser Safety ......4 Installing the KX-PS8000 Software ..31 Ozone Release ..... 4 Installing the Printer Driver and Light Source .

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety General Warning BTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture. Caution BDo not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 5: Moving The Units

    Moving the Units The scanner weighs approximately 17.3 kg {38.1 lbs.} and the printer weighs approximately 47.9 kg {105.5 lbs.}. They must be handled by two people. Turn the power off and remove the power cords when handling the units. Caution Labels DANGER: CAUTION:...

  • Page 6: For Users In U.k

    If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

  • Page 7: End-User License Agreement

    CONDITIONS. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonic product to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded. No refunds will be given for the products that have an opened packet or missing components.

  • Page 8: Cautions

    BToo much media/document BFront/right/left doors opened BAny toner other than genuine which exceeds the limit mark while the printer is operating; it Panasonic toner; it may on the guide of the tray. may cause a media jam. damage the printer.

  • Page 9: Static Electricity Damage

    CD-ROM To prevent the CD-ROMs from accidental damages: BDo not touch or write on the BDo not leave the disc out of the BDo not leave the disc in direct surface of the disc. protective case. sunlight or near heat sources. BDo not place heavy objects on BTo clean the disc, hold the disc the disc case or drop the case.

  • Page 10: Features

    Features The KX-PS8000 is a high quality system that Printer Function provides fast color image processing functions, including color scanning, color printing, and color duplicating. High quality Resolution The KX-PS8000 is comprised of two components: Maximum 1200 dpi* BColor scanner...

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    System Requirements To operate the KX-PS8000 Enhanced system effectively, see the following. CPU: More than Pentium or Pentium PRO (133 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.) Operating System: Windows 3.1* , Windows 95* or Windows NT 4.0* (Intel only) ®...

  • Page 12: Minimum Space Requirements

    Minimum Space Requirements 50 cm (19.7″) ADF opening space 105 cm (41.3″) * * 126.5 cm (49.8″) with 2nd cassette feeder. Rear 45 cm (17.7″) 35 cm (13.8″) Multi Purpose Tray Controller Board Opening Space Opening Space Left Right 50 cm (19.7″) Media Tray 60 cm (23.6″) Opening Space...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    3. Power cord 4. SCSI cable (for connection between the scanner and the printer) 5. Guide pins (2) 6. KX-PS8000 CD-ROM (includes Driver & Utility and Operating Manuals) 7. Corel Photo-Paint 5 & 6 (CD-ROM) 8. TextBridge (OCR) CD-ROM 9. Color Calibration Card...

  • Page 14: Part Names

    Part Names Scanner Front side view ADF top cover Document guides ( P. 43) ADF tray P. 21, 43) Scanner glass P. 43) Power switch P. 30) Scanner panel ( P. 16) Rear side view Scanner lock AC inlet P. 21) P.

  • Page 15: Printer

    Printer Front side view Printer panel ( P. 18) Right side door ( P. 20) Output tray ( P. 19) Media tray ( P. 23) Front door Fuser P. 19) Imaging unit P. 19) Rear side view SCSI connector ( P.

  • Page 16: Scanner Panel Overview

    Scanner Panel Overview RESET ENTER START START INCREASE/NEXT STOP COLOR MODE READY/ERROR & LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel The scanner LCD has two 20-character lines to display the scanner’s or duplicator’s status/error messages or the duplicator’s menu settings. When the duplicator is ready, “Ready” with duplicate settings such as number of copy, density setting is displayed.
  • Page 17 & READY/ERROR indicator BThe READY indicator (green) blinks during initializing/scanning operation and is illuminated (ON) when the scanner is ready. BThe ERROR indicator (orange) blinks only when an error such as ADF jam occurs and is illuminated (ON) when a system error occurs. Status READY Indicator ERROR Indicator...

  • Page 18: Printer Panel Overview

    Printer Panel Overview READY ERORR MENU /EXIT ENTER CANCEL CONTINUE & LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel The printer LCD has two 24-character lines to display the printer’s status/error messages or menu settings. MENU/EXIT button BWhen the printer is ready, pressing this button enters the Menu mode. BPressing this button exits the Menu mode.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Preparing the Imaging Unit Setting Up the Output Tray Open the front door. Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against the printer. Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows are Lower the tray to the operating aligned.

  • Page 20: Installing The Toner Cartridges

    Installing the Toner Caution: Cartridges B Do not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute; the imaging unit will be exposed to light and could be damaged. Note: B The toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter cartridges.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Scanner

    Setting Up the Scanner Unlocking the Scanner Installing the Automatic Document Feeder The scanner must be unlocked before it can be used. The scanner lock is located on the left of the To install the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), scanner. perform the following steps.

  • Page 22: Installing The Scanner

    Installing the Scanner The scanner can be installed using two methods: Install the guide pins and tighten them Method A. On top of the printer with a flat-blade screwdriver. Method B. On left or right side of the printer Match the guide pins to the holes under the scanner, and place the scanner gently onto the printer.

  • Page 23: Loading Media

    Loading Media Remove all packaging materials from Loading Paper or inside the media tray; refer to the Transparencies in the Media instruction sheet attached to the tray. Tray Push down on the metal plate until it The printer uses five different trays: clicks, locking it in place.

  • Page 24: Margins And Print Area

    Margins and Print Area Place the media in the tray under the hooks. When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller than the media size. You The height of media should not exceed the may need to adjust the page margins in the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam.

  • Page 25: Connecting The System

    Connecting the System The scanner, printer, and PC (with SCSI-2 board Connecting the Scanner to a Computer installed) can be installed in different configurations depending on the function(s) to be used. P. 28) Only one PC can be connected with your DCIS. Digital Color Imaging System (DCIS) Standard System P.

  • Page 26: Dcis Standard System

    Connect the SCSI cable provided to DCIS Standard System the printer’s SCSI connector and to If a SCSI-2 board has been installed in your the scanner’s SCSI connector. computer, be sure it is compatible with the The printer must be the last device in the recommended one ( P.

  • Page 27: Dcis Stand Alone System

    Connect the power cords to the DCIS Stand Alone System scanner’s AC inlet, to the printer’s AC inlet and to AC outlets. Make sure the scanner and printer are turned off. Connect the SCSI cable provided to the scanner’s SCSI connector A or B and to the printer’s SCSI connector.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Scanner To A Computer

    Connecting the Scanner to Connecting the Printer to a a Computer Computer Note for Terminator setting: Note for Terminator setting: B The terminator must be installed or set to ON B The printer must be the last device in the chain. on the last SCSI device only.

  • Page 29: Setting The Scsi Id Number, Terminator

    Using a parallel interface cable: Setting the SCSI ID Number, Terminator If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from your local computer store or dealer. Setting the SCSI ID Number In most cases, there is no need to change the Make sure the computer, printer and default settings.

  • Page 30: Power On

    The test page provides general information on (Example) printer settings and configuration. Make sure the printer is ready and paper is loaded. Use the Panasonic Color Laser Printer following procedure to print a test page: Model Name : KX-PS8000 Enhanced Printer Rom Version No.

  • Page 31: Installing The Kx-Ps8000 Software

    Installing the KX-PS8000 Software The KX-PS8000 software installation will create the Installing the Printer Driver and following. Utilities for Windows 3.1 BPrinter driver for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 BTWAIN scanner driver (32 bit and/or 16 bit) Start Windows 3.1.

  • Page 32: Installing The Printer Driver And Utilities For Windows 95

    Type in your CD-ROM drive name followed by :\ (example; D:\) in the Click Finish . Copy file from field and click OK . Wait until the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Utilities Welcome window is displayed. Wait until the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Utilities Welcome window is displayed.

  • Page 33: Installing The Printer Driver And Utilities For Windows Nt 4.0

    Click Finish . To connect the printer to a SCSI port, the Wait until the Panasonic KX-PS8000 Utilities SCSI port needs to be installed. Welcome window is displayed. P. 34 Installing the SCSI port) Click Next> .
  • Page 34 SCSI The Printer Ports window is displayed. devices is diminished. B To connect the KX-PS8000 to your SCSI port, a SCSI driver and ASPI Manager must be Click New Port..installed. Refer to your SCSI board manual.
  • Page 35 The Install From Disk window is displayed. click Printers. The Printers window is displayed. Click Browse..Double click the Add Printer icon from Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into Printers. CD-ROM drive. Select Network printer server. Select CD-ROM drive. Click Next> .

  • Page 36: Removing The Kx-Ps8000 Software

    Removing the KX-PS8000 Software Click Start , move the pointer to Settings and click Printers. If you need to remove the KX-PS8000 software, perform the following steps. Select Panasonic KX-PS8000. For Windows 3.1 users: Click File menu, then click Delete.

  • Page 37: Installing The Bundled Software

    Installing the Bundled Software For Windows 3.1: For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users: BCorel Photo-Paint 5.0 Plus BTextBridge BPanasonic font manager (in KX-PS8000 CD- ROM) Start Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0. For Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0: Quit all applications. BCorel Photo-Paint 6.0...

  • Page 38: Reading A Manual On The Kx-Ps8000 Cd-Rom

    Reading a Manual on the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM The following files are included on the KX-PS8000 To open and read a manual on your computer CD-ROM: screen, install Acrobat Reader for Windows 3.1, 8000op.pdf Operating Instructions (Manual) Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 in your computer.

  • Page 39: Setting The Color Density

    Setting the Color Density The printer panel provides an interface to adjust the The current density setting for each color is indicated density of the toner applied to the media. by the line enclosure on the Color Calibration Page This feature compensates for the changes in density as shown in the following example.
  • Page 40 Compare the current color density If you wish to adjust the density for all settings on the Color Calibration Page colors simultaneously, perform the with the color density samples on the following, then go to step 5 Color Calibration Card to see if they # Repeat instructions # through % match.
  • Page 41 If you wish to adjust the density for Press the ENTER button to reprint the each color independently, perform the Color Calibration Page. following, then go to step 5. BThe line enclosure reflects the changes made to the settings. # Repeat instructions # through % BIf you are not satisfied with the current color of step 1 on page 39.

  • Page 42: Before Operation

    Before Operation Acceptable Documents Unacceptable Documents The documents that meet the following conditions Do not use the following types of documents. can be scanned. For scanner glass:  Document on which ink, paste or correction fluid For scanner glass:  Max. 216 mm x 356 mm (8.5″ x 14″) has not completely dried ...

  • Page 43: Placing Documents

    Placing Documents Using the scanner glass Perform the following and go to page # Open the ADF. 44 or 46 depending upon the operation. $ Place the document face down on the scanner glass referring to the Using the ADF document position marks.

  • Page 44: Duplicating Documents

    0-9. From the Program Manager, double BYou can set the number of duplicates click the KX-PS8000 Utilities icon and between 1 and 999. double click the Digital Duplicator BClicking will reset the number of Utility icon.

  • Page 45: Using The Scanner Panel

    Place the document in the ADF tray or To produce a high quality duplicate(s) on the scanner glass P. 43) of the original document(s), perform the following by referring to the table below: Press the button(s) that corresponds to your original document. # Select an image type that corresponds to your original document by clicking on G at the...

  • Page 46: Scanning Documents

    Acquire Image. The Select Source window is displayed. Click Acquire..Select Panasonic KX-PS8000 16-bit The Panasonic Scanner Driver and the Driver, then click Select . Preview Screen are displayed. Click the File menu, then click Acquire Image, and go to step 8.

  • Page 47: Printing A Scanned Document

    Place the document(s) in the ADF tray Click OK . or on the scanner glass P. 43) After several minutes, the document will be printed. Print time depends on the size of the document. Click Prescan to display the document image in the Preview Note: B For additional information refer to the Utilities Screen and select a scanning area.

  • Page 48: Scanner Menu Mode

    Scanner Menu Mode The scanner Menu mode includes a Main menu and Once in the Menu mode: BPress the MODE button to display the next menu. a Selection menu that can be changed from the BPress the INCREASE/NEXT button to display the scanner panel.

  • Page 49: Outline For Menus

    Main Menu Selection Menu Notes (Upper line in LCD) (Lower line in LCD) Face Up Output Order (ADF) Face Down * JAM Recovery Off * On * Energy Star Set * Menu Default Reset Factory default setting BWhen using flatbed (scanner glass), your Outline for Menus duplicate will always be printed face up.

  • Page 50: Outline For Operation

    Outline for Operation INCREASE/NEXT Scanner Panel START COLOR/ENTER RESET ENTER START START INCREASE/NEXT STOP COLOR MODE READY/ERROR START B/W STOP/RESET MODE Press the MODE button to enter the Menu mode. The Menu Mode is displayed momentarily, then the Density menu is displayed. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired menu is displayed.

  • Page 51: Printer Menu Mode

    Printer Menu Mode BPress the ENTER button to: The printer Menu mode includes a Main menu, Item  Enter a sub - menu. menu, Selection 1 menu and Selection 2 menu  Activate a selection. which can be changed from the printer panel. ...

  • Page 52: Outline For Menus

    Main Menu Item Menu Selection 1 Menu Selection 2 Menu Maintenance Page Count xxxxxx Imaging Unit Usage=xx% Transfer Unit Usage=xx% Fuser Unit Usage=xx% Oil Roll Usage=xx% Outline for Menus To conserve energy and operating cost, this printer is provided with a programmable power save Test Page feature.

  • Page 53: Outline For Operation

    Outline for Operation Press the ENTER button to activate your selection and advance to the next Printer Panel item in the same menu that you selected in step 2. READY ERORR MENU /EXIT BIf you have selected Maintenance Page in ENTER CANCEL CONTINUE...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Scanner Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action Scanner does not turn on. AC cord is not connected. Connect the AC cord. Scanner Error 49 is displayed on Scanner is locked. Unlock the scanner LCD when powered on. P. 21). Scanning operation cannot be SCSI cable is not properly Connect the SCSI cable performed.
  • Page 55 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action Scanned image has vertical lines ADF scanner glass or white sheet Clean the ADF scanner glass and when a document is scanned is dirty. white sheet. using the ADF. ABCD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scanned image is skewed when Document guides are not...

  • Page 56: Printer

    Printer Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action READY indicator is blinking. The printer is receiving, Wait for the job to be completed processing or printing job. or cancel the job. You have entered the Menu Exit the Menu mode by pressing mode in the printer panel.
  • Page 57 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action A single color appears faded. The color density is set incorrectly Check the density setting by in the printer panel. printing the Color Calibration Page in the Color Calibration menu from the printer panel. Compare the settings with the color density samples on the Color Calibration Card and, if necessary, adjust the density...
  • Page 58 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action Prints are missing fine-line detail. The imaging unit has reached the Replace the imaging unit. end of its useful life. Dark color spots and dark or light The imaging unit has reached the Replace the imaging unit. streaks appear in all colors.
  • Page 59 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action The imaging unit is scratched. Replace the imaging unit; make On the Maintenance Page, one or sure that the old imaging unit is more dark vertical lines appear on not exposed to light for more than the print in all colors.
  • Page 60 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action The entire page prints in black, Bad electrical contact for the main Reinsert the imaging unit to including the borders. charge grid. correct the contact for the main charge grid. The main charge grid is broken. Replace the imaging unit.
  • Page 61 4. Click OK. Windows NT 4.0: 1. Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers. 2. Click the Panasonic KX-PS8000 icon. 3. Click the File menu, then click Properties. 4. Click the Ports tab. 5. Click off the Enable bidirectional support check box.

  • Page 62: Media Problems

    Face Up. Use only recommended transparencies. We cannot guarantee the results of other transparencies in KX-PS8000 printers. Make sure that the media is installed under the hooks at the front of the media tray. Do not overfill the media tray, as indicated by the red line on the right side of the tray.

  • Page 63: Print Quality Problems

    Problems with image size and position Trouble Corrective Action Off-set images. Check your application for correct image sizing. Cut-off images. Check your application for image sizing. Make sure that the correct size media is in the media tray. Print quality problems Trouble Corrective Action Prints have dull, faded colors.

  • Page 64: Error Messages

    Error Messages Scanner LCD Panel Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action ADF top cover open. ADF top cover is open. Close the ADF top cover. Close the ADF top cover ADF paper Jam. A jam has occurred in the ADF. Open the ADF top cover, remove the jammed document.
  • Page 65 Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Black Toner Cartridge Black toner cartridge is not Install the black toner cartridge. Not installed installed. Cyan Toner Cartridge Cyan toner cartridge is not Install the cyan toner cartridge. Not installed installed. Magenta Toner Cartridge Magenta toner cartridge is not Install the magenta toner Not installed...
  • Page 66 Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Imaging Unit wearing out Imaging unit is wearing out. Replace the imaging unit soon. Transfer wearing out Second transfer roller is wearing Replace the transfer roller soon. out. Fuser Unit and Oil Roll Fuser is worn out. Replace the fuser unit now.

  • Page 67: Options And Supplies

    Options and Supplies Options Model Number Description KX-PKC3 Letter paper tray KX-PKC4 A4 paper tray KX-PKC5 Letter transparency tray KX-PKC6 A4 transparency tray KX-PKC7 Legal paper tray KX-PCSF1 2nd cassette feeder KX-PEMC7 4 MB SIMM KX-PEMC8 8 MB SIMM KX-PEMC9 16 MB SIMM KX-PEMCA 32 MB SIMM...
  • Page 68 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O.Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan Printed in Japan PJQQA0070WA S0897H3068 U...

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