Panasonic KX-P3626 Manuale Utente

PanasonicOperating InstructionsImpuct Dtx Matrix PrinterKX-P3626

CD(DO(D-<Occ/>D)Paper easel{i^ P. 18,23)AC power cord(C3= P. 11)Rear supports (cs" P. 18) ________\__________Paper easel hand guide (eg* P.

If the cable has a frame ground wire, connect it to the frame ground terminal.Plug printer into a grounded 3 prong AC socket.When the power is suppl

!^0№)®(iì) ©agsMìifeInstalling the Ribbon CassetteO)(Dc OO Turn the power on.The carriage will automatically move to the ribbon exchange area.I Note:!

ArrowsLine up the 4 arrows on the ribbon cassette with the arrows on the left and right sides of the frame. Push 4 arrows down until they click into p

SïïÈÈxaîo ©a@g3GS§CO(DC O0 Replace the smoked plastic coverO Adjust the head gap lever for the thickness of paper you are using.PositionUsed for1 or 2

0©©20®[ji]This printer supports 4 paper paths (rear, bottom, front and top feeding). Rear, bottom and front feedings are for continuously fed" pa

oFanfold Paper: (Rear Feed/Push Tractor Mode)Ü)(DC oO Turn the power on.The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that paper is not installed in t

ODDSíMBji©0 Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping ievers forward.@ Siide the tractors to accommodate the approximate width of the paper

ttMMBDDg]O Adjust the tractors to remove any slack in the paper.@ Lock the tractors by pushing the tractor clamping levers back.r Note:Put the tractor

ODOgL^DOoog) [?fe(?e(F13If ON LINE indicator is not lit, press (ON LINE] to get ready to print.r'Note:• If setting up the printer for the first t

FOR USE IN THE UNITED ST A TES ONL YThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

ODDSiMBODg] [?^][^(/)(DRemove the pull up roller unit by gently rotating forward using the tab until you feel it release, then lift up.Note:• Do not m

0DD@[yD0OD® (?fe(óXiCPWhen Bottom Feeding:With the printer being supported by a printer stand, or on a table that allows for bottom feed, push the pap

10O)(DC O11O Adjust the tractors to remove any slack in the paper.O Lock the tractors by pushing the tractor clamping levers back. * •Note:• Put the t

ODOSiMBDQg]Single Sheets and Envelopes: (Top Feed/Friction Mode)O Turn the power on.The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is ins

ODDSifeflBODg)0)(DC OO Separate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper or envelope.Note: 1• To predetermine your left most print posi

The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. When activated, this feature will print 5 lines of each resident font. When

The printer driver allows your application software to properly control your printer’s features. The printer driver is contained in your application s

P/0lM)SS55© W@(?o ®bU))The following steps are only necessary if using Microsoft Windows Version 3.1. The Setup Disk packaged with your printer contai

roMaOThis printer allows you to select 48 initial setup items shown in the table below. You can select all these items by using the Setup Disk.CS2.5&a

lifiSI§@QDq^ (l®c33MenuItem Setting DescriptionPRINT MODE GRAPHICDIRECTIONB1 DIRECTION UNI DIRECTION*Graphics are printed left-to-right only (UNI DIRE

Table of Contents4 Introduction 4 FeaturesChap. 1Before You Start5Cautions 6Unpacking5Operating Environment7 Preparation5Precautions 9Parts of the Pri

Irntial©san?) 0ÌÌM5cM5'(O(DCO(DCTJ(A3TMenu ItemSettingDescriptionINSTALLAGM/IBMOFF*Sets Alternate Graphics mode (selects(Alternate Graphics Mode)

Initial®gíц^WlsSsMenuItem ^SettingDescriptionINTERFACE [The setting is effective only when the optional KX-PS14, RS-232C serial interface board is ins

Imil'ialThis Setup Disk can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatible computer with a 3.5" fioppy disk drive.Before using the Setup Disk, it

Initial©SQM!») (i!0®33C The first screen is an introduction to the operation of the Setup Disk.^ Please read it through and press any key to continue.

iKfitial©SQOfl[p (MséfePrint SettingsBefore you change any selections on the Setup Disk, you can verify the settings by getting a printout.^ PressA Pr

iFîtai©3ÎÏ!Q[p GasXifeSetting Selections on Setup DiskH In the <Menu> window,' press g] or [T].Select the desired menu {ex; PRINT STYLE).

g Press g.<Menu> window will be highlighted.To make additional changes in the <Menu> window, repeat steps 1 to 6.When all changes have bee

Press [TAB] repeatedly to move the cursor to the Filename position. (^.DAT)Delete ^ and enter a file name (up to 8 characters) and press [Enter].All t

®3ai(pGi)®(a3A Use (t] or 5] to highlight ^ your desired file name.g Press (Enter] .All the settings in the file will be recalled. To view them

(MMl ®3aoa[p (№x^HelpIf [Y] was selected, you may then perform one of the following operations:Save to Disk — [Ml P. 36)Print Settings — [fS) ( ds* P.

IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing a Panasonic printer.This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to

(y]©Döig) ©®ooiMI lF>gi(iii®Selecting a Character Font• Press and release [ FONT ]This printer contains resident fonts which are accessible through

OflgflDDgGCi©©«^^EXAMPLESo o PITCH=PROGRAM• •PITCH• o PITCH=10 CPI• 0PITCHo • PITCH=12 CPI•=!ight is lito=light is out• ==15 CPI=17 CPI• =light is bli

№Qoiigi]Dos©2)K^Line Feed/Form FeedYou can adjust the paper position by using the front panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or whe

OMiD® GCds ©sXJMTop of Form Function (TOF SET)This printer has a Top of Form (TOF) function which stores the first print line position and loads the p

Q!te0ro®(l]DS©C2Xj^Tear OffUiildiliii1With fanfold paper installed through the rear paper path (available for Push Tractor Mode only), this function a

QMjD®®©©oXn^Paper Parking f LOAD/PARK12This function moves the fanfold paper fed through the rear paper path (Push Tractor Mode) to the park position,

(!M5D®ffi©(§©ia[^Paper Out DetectorYour printer has a paper out detector. When an out of paper condition occurs, printing stops, the printer goes to t

(lMA©®i©©®0^Initial Setup ModeThe following features (items) can be set in the Initial Setup mode through the Control Panel; Emulation, Auto Line Fee

IlMiD® ffi©Emulation; Press f FONT] once.Epson mode ---------- Press [ PITCH )o • FONT O O PITCHAuto Line Feed: Press [ FÖNT] twice.Oft---------------

QMJOg ffios^ To exit the Initial Setup mode Press [ LOAD/PARK ).FONT indicators will go off and the current conditions will print.Setting the Serial S

©gKufiO®®Operating EnvironmentDo not use the printer in the following conditions.A A A A A Extremely high or low 6^0 6^ humidityA A^A'^A A (humi

QMiDg ffl©^ Setting the Item’s status Press and release [ PITCH ].The item’s status will change each time you press [pitch! . See the table below to v

(yteflDO®®©(§®llCO^Returning All Current Settings to the Factory SettingsThis procedure will reset ALL settings to the original factory settings. This

©@[MlDuD©[ii^ [RR^D^DDD (pMa@ffii©@@Q3D[^ii^^The Command Reference program allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on th

©camssM^Screen 2Press [ Enter) .The emulation will be set and screen 2 will be displayed.« Panasonic KX-P3626 command relerence utility (xxxxxxxxxxx)

ШллШШЮЙPress [Enter).Screen 4 wil! show the detailed explanation of the command.If you want to exit the Command Reference program, go to step 10.Scree

0OYOPeriodic MaintenanceThe printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The follow

u5’(D3Q>3o<0fioHoca0)v>3"oo3*(QSymptomPossible Cause Probable SolutionCarriage stops moving, all indicators start blinkingPath of printh

OB0teD8SSlil2)Oi#[l®K ©QUHIIPInitializationThe printer is initialized under the following conditions:— the AC power is turned on— the PRIME signal is

Мгайа? @[р©Шшй0®[(ОPower requirements:Frequency:Current:Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.Interface: Centronics parallelRS-232

Noise level:Less than 46.5 dB(A) in Normal Mode Less than 43.5 dB{A) in Super Quiet ModeOperating environment: Temperature: 10°C~35°C {50°F-95T}Humidi

0Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged. Report damages or shortages to the store from which t

0Ìf0©gliS®DiDiPaper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.Fanfold PaperWidth: 4-15.5 inches (102 - 394 mm)

Printing AreaFanfold Paperooooooooooookoooooooooo1st characterPrinting areaPaper perforationsPrinting areaI APush PullA 1" (25.4 mm)B0.7^^ (17.8

Parallel InterfacingA method of transferring data from a computer to a printer through a parallel interface based on the Centronics standard.Specifica

OraagrtesfloD®Connector Pin SignalsSTB...STROBE• This is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer.• This signal is normally high.

Epson Italic Character Set (USA)Dec. C1632 4S 64 80 96 112 128 144160 176 192 208224240Hex.01 2 3 45 678 9ABcD E F0 0 NUL SP00PPSP00PP1 1OCl1 1 A Q aq

©CDSDasQa? ©38 IFgMs©Epson Character Set 2 ( Canada-French)PC863Epson Character Set 2 (Norway)PC865Dec. 0 163248 64 80 96 112128144 160176192 208 224

©CoaiM^iteff ©SB ¥gM^IBM Character Set 2 (USA)IBM All Character Chart (USA)Dec. 0 16 32 48 6480 96 112 128144160 176 192208224240Hex. 0 1 2345 6 7 8 9

©&Mg@aaF ©SB IMfls©IBM Character Set 2 (Portugal)IBM All Character (Portugal)Dec.01632 48646096112 128 144 160 176 192 208224240Hex. 01 2 345 67 a

(gCDgcasQa? §@BIBM Character Set 2 (Norway) IBM All Character (Norway)Dec. 016 3248648096112128144160176 192208224 240Hex, 0 1 2 345 6 789ABC□ EF00 0►

(Шйшгзйа? ®эй ТГбМ§©International Character Setn35o 36o64d 91D92d 93o94o 96o123d124d 125d126d 155o157o23h 24h 40h5Bh5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60n 7Bm 7Ch 7Dh7Eh9Bh

Preparation(a) Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Push the plat

0goV)toQ)ASCII:“ASCII” is an acronym for “American Standard Code for Information Interchange”. In ASCII, each character has a unique code.BASIC:BASIC

ESC/P2:An expanded level of commands for 24 and 48 pin dot matrix printers.Fanfold paper:Fanfold paper has regularly spaced sprocket holes on the left

Printer drivers:Most of today’s off the shelf software programs use printer drivers to control printer functions. These drivers contain the software

GsACK (Acknowledge) ...62, 63Alternate Graphics Mode (AGIVI)...30AUTO FEED XT (AFXT) ...

a<DXmMaintenance...55Micro line feed...42Micron ...4, 58ON

(SMBOOD© aoo^ @(y]№)0B©©KX-PS13KX-PS14KX-P38KX-P170RS-232C/Current Loop Serial Interface Board (19.2 K Bps) RS-232C/Serial Interface Board (960

Panasonic Communications & Systems Company, Computer Products DivisionDivision of Matsushita Eiectric Corporation of AmericaTwo Panasonic Way, Sec

(c) Remove the carriage stopper band, as shown, Carnage stopper band(d) Remove the separator pad lifting the paper easel by holding the tab of itSepar

1®= p. 40) e PITCH switchPressing this switch selects the characters per inch (cpi). (P. 40)0 ON LINE switchThis switch opens and closes the communica