Setup

Connecting the Printer to a Computer

NOTE:

If you do not have a (Bidirectional) parallel interface cable or USB cable, you may need to purchase one.

(A) When using a parallel interface cable:

NOTE:

Use a shielded cable 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) or less in length.

(B) When using the USB interface cable:

NOTE:

Use a shielded cable 5.0 m (16.4 ft.) or less in length.

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X 10.1, 10.2 is required for a USB connection.

(C) When using the network interface cable:

Loading Media in the Media Tray

Media Type

Media Weight

Media Size

Plain paper

75 -105 g/m2

 

Bond/Letterhead

 

(20 -28 lb.)

Letter, Legal, A4,

Recycled paper

 

B5 (JIS)

 

 

Thin paper

60 -75 g/m2

 

 

(16 - 20 lb.)

 

 

 

 

1Pull the media tray (1) out of the printer while slightly raising its front portion and remove the tray pad (2).

NOTE:

Use category 5 shielded twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Do not connect other connectors than 100Base-TX / 10Base-T. Excessive current flow may cause damage of the unit.

2

1

(C) Network

1

interface

 

2

 

Computer

 

 

3

(B) USB interface

 

(A) Parallel interface

Power cord

1Connect the interface cable to the printer.

2Connect the other end of the interface cable to the computer.

3Connect the power cord to the printer.

CAUTION:

Setup

 

Be sure to hold the media tray with both hands so you

 

do not drop it.

 

NOTE:

When the tray cover is opened or the multi-purpose tray is used, you cannot pull the media tray out of the printer. Be sure to push the multi-purpose tray and close the tray cover before you pull the media tray out of the printer or open the front door.

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Panasonic KX-CL500, KX-CL510 setup guide Connecting the Printer to a Computer, Loading Media in the Media Tray

KX-CL500, KX-CL510 specifications

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