Setup

Power On

Turn the printer on, then the computer.

The READY indicator on the printer starts blinking. After approximately 30 seconds [Standard Memory without the printer’s hard disk drive at 20°C (68°F) / 65%RH / 120V], “Ready” is displayed on the printer LCD panel.

NOTE:

If the Self Calibration is done, it will take much time.

When the printer enters the Power Save mode, the POWER indicator will start blinking and “Power Save” will be displayed on the printer LCD panel.

When you turn on the printer for the first time, it will take about 5 minutes to fill the printer with toner. When the process is completed, the printer's LCD will display “Ready”.

Setting the LCD Language

Select English, German, French, Spanish or Italian as the language which is to appear on the LCD panel.

English is the default language.

1Press MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button to enter the Menu mode.

2Press (CONTINUE) or (CANCEL) button until the Other menu appears.

3Press ENTER button. Language item menu appears.

4Press ENTER button.

English selection menu appears.

5Press (CONTINUE) or (CANCEL) button until the desired language is displayed.

6Press ENTER button to activate your selection.

NOTE:

Adhere the enclosed “Supplies Re-order Label” near the printer’s LCD panel to assist you in interpreting the supplies related messages that may appear on the printer’s LCD display.

Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel

It is possible to confirm the printer's settings by printing a configuration page.

1Press MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button to enter the Menu mode.

2Press (CONTINUE) button until Test Page menu appears.

3Press ENTER button.

Menu Map item menu appears.

4Press (CONTINUE) button until Configuration Page item menu appears.

5Press ENTER button.

The printer will start printing a configuration page.

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Panasonic KX-CL500, KX-CL510 setup guide Power On, Setting the LCD Language, Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel

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