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Panasonic KX-PS8000 System Requirements, Interface, SCSI interface requirements, Before You Start

Models: KX-PS8000

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System Requirements

Before You Start

System Requirements

PC

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¨ 3.11, Windows 952 or Windows NT¨ 4.03 4
	(Intel only)
RAM:	16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.)
Free disk space:	100 MB or more
Virtual memory:	16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.)
	for Windows 3.1/95
	50 MB or more*5 (More than 100 MB is recommended.)
	for Windows NT 4.0
Display:	Video card that can display more than 256 colors.
	(A video card that can display more than 32,000 colors is
	recommended.)
Drive:	CD-ROM drive

*1 Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1 (hereafter Windows 3.1) *2 Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)

*3 Microsoft¨ Windows NT¨ Workstation operating system, and Microsoft¨ Windows NT¨ Server network operating system Version 4.0 (hereafter Windows NT 4.0)

*4 Service Pack 3 or later version is required.

*5 In the Virtual Memory window, change this setting in the Initial Size box.

Interface

One of the following can be used:

■SCSI interface requirements

	SCSI cable	SCSI-2 (FAST SCSI) compatible ( ☞ P. 157)

	SCSI-2 board	ASPI Manager compatible SCSI-2 board
	SCSI-2 board	(Adaptec AHA-2940 is recommended.)
		(Adaptec AHA-2940 is recommended.)

	ASPI manager	ASPI Manager is required.
	ASPI manager	(Refer to the SCSI-2 board manual.)
		(Refer to the SCSI-2 board manual.)

■Parallel interface requirement

Interface

Based on the IEEE P1284-C standard

(An ECP compatible parallel port is recommended for Windows 95. To turn on the ECP mode, use the computerÕs BIOS setup. Refer to the computerÕs manual for details.)

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Model No. KX-PS8000 Operating InstructionsBAdaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc BAdobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems IncorporatedKX-PS8001 KX-PS8002End-User License Agreement 4. LIMITED WARRANTY1. COPYRIGHT 2. LICENSETechnical Support Calls FOR USERS IN UNITED STATESHelpful Phone Numbers Contents SetupCautions Features System Requirements Minimum Space Requirements Power Source UnpackingContents Care and MaintenanceCleaning TroubleshootingFor Your Safety Power SourceLaser Safety GeneralLight Source For Your SafetyMoving the Units Caution Labels For Your Safety220-240 VAC equipment Laser diode propertiesFOR USERS IN U.K FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIAFor Your Safety FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLYCautions Before You StartNot genuine toner Before You Start CD-ROMStatic Electricity Damage Interface CableFeatures Scanner FunctionResolution When scanning an A4 size documentPrinter Function Digital Duplicator FunctionResolution ResolutionSystem Requirements InterfaceSCSI interface requirements Parallel interface requirementMinimum Space Requirements Power SourceBefore You Start 105 cm 41.3″Scanner Box UnpackingBefore You Start Printer Box 3. Power cord5. Guide pins 9. Color Calibration Card 10. Setup manualPart Names ScannerFront side view Rear side viewPrinter Before You StartFront side view Rear side viewScanner Panel Overview Before You Start# LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel $ INCREASE/NEXT buttonREADY/ERROR indicator READY IndicatorERROR Indicator STOP/RESET button Pressing this button BExits the Menu modePrinter Panel Overview I /CANCEL buttonBefore You Start # LCD Liquid Crystal Display panelERROR indicator orange BON an internal error Call for Service Error has occurredREADY indicator green Before You StartSetup Setting Up the PrinterPreparing the Imaging Unit 1 Open the front doorSetting Up the Output Tray SetupLower the tray to the operating position Installing the Toner Cartridges Remove the packaging from the toner cartridgeRemove the shipping cover from the cartridge 3 Open the right side doorInsert the toner cartridge in the appropriately labeled slot Repeat steps 1, 2 and 4 for each toner cartridgeClose the right side door SetupSetting Up the Scanner Unlocking the ScannerTurn the scanner lock counterclockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver until the lock pops outInstalling the Automatic Document Feeder Plug the end of the ADF cable into the ADF connector located onHold the ADF vertically, then insert the tabs into the holes on the rear of the scannerInstalling the Scanner For method A, perform the following procedureInstall the guide pins and tighten them with a flat-blade Remove the two top hole covers with a small flat-bladeMatch the guide pins to the holes under the scanner, and place the scanner gently onto the printer4 Lock the scanner by sliding it toward the right SetupLoading Media Loading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Tray1 Pull the media tray out of the printer Remove all packaging materials from inside the media tray refer3 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place Fan the media paper/transparencies, then tap it on a levelsurface to avoid media jams or skewed printing Setup6 Slide the media tray completely into the slot 5 Place the media in the tray under the hooksSetup Margins and Print Area SetupMedia Page sizeSetting media thickness switch 2 Move the switch to the desired settingLoading Media in the Multi-purpose Tray 3 Close the left side doorSet the media thickness switch P # Open the Multi-purpose tray Loading Paper, Transparency, Coated Paper$ Extend the media support by sliding it outward Separate the media guides to the approximate width of theAdjust the media guides to the media size Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purposetray SetupLoading Labels Loading an EnvelopeSetup Connecting the System Digital Color Imaging System DCIS Standard System PDCIS Stand Alone System P SetupConnecting the Scanner to a Computer P Connecting the Printer to a Computer PSetup BFunction  Scanning Documents PConnect the SCSI cable to the computer’s SCSI connector and to the scanner’s SCSI connector A or BConnect the SCSI cable provided to the printer’s SCSI connector and to the scanner’s SCSI connector4 Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 and that of the SetupDCIS Stand Alone System SetupConnecting the Scanner to a Computer 3 Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 default settingMake sure the computer, scanner and the other connected peripheral devices are turned off4A 4B SetupConnect the power cord to the scanner’s AC inlet and to an AC outletConnecting the Printer to a Computer Using a SCSI cableConnect the SCSI cable to the computer’s SCSI connector and the printer’s SCSI connectorMake sure the terminator switch #4 of the printer is set to ON default settingConnect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an AC SetupSetup Using a parallel interface cableComputer’s parallel interface connector Setting the SCSI ID Number, Terminator Setting the SCSI ID NumberSetting the Terminator SetupPower On SetupPrinting a Test Page From the Printer Panel Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu ModePress the ENTER button 3 Press the ENTER button againInstalling the KX-PS8000 Software SetupInstalling the Printer Driver and Utilities for Windows Select Setup.exe, and click OK Click OKFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Start Windows Quit all applicationsClick Install 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installationDouble click Add/Remove Programs Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive Click NextUsing Plug and Play SetupInstalling the Printer Driver and Utilities for Windows NT SetupClick Install Double click Add/Remove ProgramsClick Cancel Click Next Select LPT port by clicking on the check box Click NextClick Have Disk Click BrowseInstalling the SCSI port Click Start , select Settings, then click PrintersClick the Panasonic KX-PS8000 icon Click the File menu, then click PropertiesOpen Drivers, WinNT40, Printer, then select Monitor.inf file Click New PortType the port name for example KXPS8000GDI, then click OK Click CloseUsing the Printer in a Network Environment For the server computer1 Double click the My computer icon 2 Double click the Printers icon 3 Select the Panasonic KX-PS8000 printerFor a client computer Select Network printer serverSelect the Panasonic KX-PS8000 printer in the Shared Printers box FinishClick Browse Select the KX-PS8000 printer Click OK Click NextInsert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive Select CD-ROM drive Open Drivers, Win95, Printer, then select Pgdi95.inf fileClick Start , move the pointer to Settings and click Printers Removing the Printer DriverSelect Panasonic KX-PS8000 Click File menu, then click Delete Click YesDouble click the Uninstall Utility icon Click Yes Click UninstallRemoving the KX-PS8000 Software For Windows 3.1 usersInstalling the Bundled Software Insert the KX-PS8000 Driver & Utility CD-ROM into yourFile BrowseStart OPENSetup For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 usersSetting the Color Density 1 To print a Color Calibration Page# Press the MENU/EXIT button on the printer panel $ Press the F buttonSetup The factory default setting for each color density isCurrent color density settings Color Calibration Page ExampleCompare the current color density settings on the Color SetupSetup For exampleBThe color density setting affects the average life of toner SetupBSave the Color Calibration Card for future calibrations Basic Operations Before OperationAcceptable Documents Unacceptable DocumentsUsing the ADF Using the scanner glassBasic Operations Placing DocumentsUsing the Digital Duplicator Utility Duplicating DocumentsFrom the Program Manager, double click the KX-PS8000 Utilities icon and double click the Digital Duplicator Utility icon# Insert the paper in the multi-purpose tray Basic OperationsUsing the Scanner Panel 2 When using the multi-purpose tray, be sure to selectPlace the document in the ADF tray or on the scanner glass Multi-purpose Tray in the Paper Source menu PScanning Documents Click Select SourceClick Corel PHOTO-PAINT Basic OperationsSelect Panasonic KX-PS8000 32-bit Driver, then click Select Click AcquireScan Basic OperationsPrinting a Scanned Document Click the File menu, then clickClick OK PrintSaving a Scanned Document Click the File menu, then click Save AsEnter the File Name Select the File Type Click OK Enter the File Name Select the File Type Click SaveScanner Menu Mode Basic OperationsMain Menu Selection MenuOutline for Menus DensityPaper Source MPT Paper SizeJam Recovery Menu DefaultEnergy Star Basic OperationsOutline for Operation Basic OperationsPrinter Menu Mode Basic OperationsMain Menu Item MenuTest Page Color CalibrationBasic Operations Outline for MenusSystem Setting MaintenanceNetwork Basic OperationsBasic Operations Outline for Operation8 If you wish to set more items in the same menu, repeat steps 4 to 7 aboveBasic Operations BTo exit the Menu mode at any stage, press the MENU/EXIT buttonCare and Maintenance CleaningExternal InternalCare and Maintenance Clean all the covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercialcleaner Cleaning the paper-pick rollersCleaning the home sensor Care and Maintenance2 Remove the imaging unit Care and Maintenance3 Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the slot of the sensor Care and MaintenanceUser Replaceable Components Care and MaintenancePrinter component Printer panel messagePrinter component Care and MaintenancePrinter panel message When a jam occurs at the document input area Clearing a Jam1 # Open the ADF top cover by lifting the cover release tab $ Remove the jammed documentWhen a jam occurs at the document output area 1 # Open the ADF tray$ Remove the jammed document while keeping the ADF tray raised # Open the ADF $ Open the exit guide Remove the jammed documentClearing a media jam Jam at MPTJam at B Jam at COpen and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD Jam at A1A # Open the left side door corresponding to the selected media tray $ Remove the jammed media2nd cassette feeder 1B # Open the lower left side doorClose the lower left side door  OR Jam at B 1 Open the left side door2 Use the green handles to pull out the paper feeder 3 Remove the jammed media on the paper feeder1 Remove the fuser Jam at CCare and Maintenance 2 # Hold the fuser as shown below, and slide it out of the printer Care and Maintenance4 # Turn the fuser’s large green knob clockwise 5 # Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser$ $ # Care and Maintenance6 # Open the front door $ Slide the fuser back into the printer 7 # Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuserCare and Maintenance $ Close the front doorJam at D Care and MaintenanceClose the front door 1B Printing face up Care and MaintenanceJam at E Care and MaintenanceOpen and close the front door to clear the error message from the Jam at MPT Multi-purpose tray1 Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose tray Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Care and MaintenanceScanner TroubleCare and Maintenance PrinterTrouble Possible CauseCare and Maintenance TroublePossible Cause Corrective ActionCare and Maintenance TroublePossible Cause Corrective ActionCare and Maintenance TroublePossible Cause Corrective ActionCare and Maintenance TroublePossible Cause Corrective ActionCare and Maintenance TroublePossible Cause Corrective ActionCare and Maintenance TroublePossible Cause Corrective ActionIf you can’t make a print Care and Maintenancesettings Click Disable bi-directionalProblems with image size and position Care and MaintenanceMedia problems TroublePrint quality problems Care and MaintenanceTrouble Corrective ActionError Messages Scanner LCD PanelCare and Maintenance Error MessagePrinter LCD Panel Care and MaintenanceError Message Possible CauseCare and Maintenance Error MessagePossible Cause Corrective ActionCare and Maintenance Error MessagePossible Cause Corrective ActionStatus Display Program Care and MaintenanceFor Windows 3.1 users For Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 usersScanner Status Dialog Box Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance This button provides you additional helpPrinter Status Dialog Box Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance Repacking Care and MaintenanceSafety Caution Material requiredTurn off the scanner. Remove the power cord and all interface # If the scanner is installed on the top of the printer, unlock thePacking the Scanner cables6 Repack the ADF and the scanner bed into the original carton Open the ADF and remove it from the scanner bed by lifting it upCare and Maintenance Turn off the printer remove the power cord and all interface Packing the PrinterRemove the media trays from the printer remove the media from the traysReinsert the media tray into the printer use adhesive tape to Care and Maintenance8 Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheet On the imaging unit, turn the upper lever 90 counterclockwisethis is necessary to protect the imaging unit during shipment 10 Insert the imaging unit into the packaging$ Using the green handles, slide the paper feeder out 11 # Open the left side door12 # Push in on green tabs to unlock the cover $ Raise the cover until it catches in the open positionInstall the plastic cover and insert the transfer unit into a plastic Care and Maintenance16 Packing the toner cartridges # Open the right side door $ Remove a toner cartridgeReplace the shipping cover Secure the shipping cover with adhesive tape17 Wipe off any loose toner in and around the printer Care and MaintenanceRepack any other accessories in the original shipping box Care and MaintenanceSpecifications AppendixPower source TemperatureAppendix ResolutionColor Depth Image Data ProcessingPower source TemperaturePower consumption Mass Weight of standard unit with all consumablesResolution Scanning ResolutionAppendix Paper outputAppendix Total MemorySelectable Print Quality Mode Printable withoutMedia Media SizesDimensions AppendixPaper Weight Types of Paper to AvoidTwo-Sided Printing AppendixTransparencies and Labels AppendixEnvelopes AppendixAppendix For best printing resultsDuplicate AppendixDocument Size Original Image TypeSoftware AppendixWindows Version BWindows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 Intel only System RequirementSCSI Interface SpecificationsPin Configuration Signal PinParallel Interface SpecificationsPin configuration Signal PinIndex Index Index Warnings