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Panasonic KX-PS8000 manual Care and Maintenance, Printer component, Printer panel message

Models: KX-PS8000

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Care and Maintenance

Printer component	Printer panel message		Average life
Fuser unit *1	Fuser Unit wearing out	Display
(Oil supply roll	Fuser Unit wearing out
(Oil supply roll
installed)		alternately	28,500 pages
	Oil Roll wearing out
	Change the Fuser unit soon.
	Fuser Unit and Oil Roll
	Worn out		31,000 pages
	Change the Fuser unit now.
Oil supply roll	Oil Roll wearing out		15,000 pages
	Oil Roll wearing out		15,000 pages
	Change the Oil supply roll soon.
	Oil Roll
	Worn out		15,500 pages
	Change the Oil supply roll now.
Transfer unit
	Transfer wearing out		80,000 pages

Change the Transfer unit soon.

*1 Transparencies, coated paper and other specialty media will result in shortening the life of a consumable. When replacing the fuser unit, replace the oil supply roll as well. Do not insert the used oil supply roll into the new fuser unit.

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Panasonic KX-PS8000 manual Care and Maintenance, Printer component, Printer panel message

Contents

Operating Instructions Model No. KX-PS8000BAdobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated BAdaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, IncKX-PS8002 KX-PS80012. LICENSE End-User License Agreement4. LIMITED WARRANTY 1. COPYRIGHTFOR USERS IN UNITED STATES Technical Support CallsHelpful Phone Numbers Minimum Space Requirements Power Source Unpacking ContentsSetup Cautions Features System RequirementsTroubleshooting ContentsCare and Maintenance CleaningGeneral For Your SafetyPower Source Laser SafetyFor Your Safety Light SourceMoving the Units Laser diode properties Caution LabelsFor Your Safety 220-240 VAC equipmentFOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY FOR USERS IN U.KFOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA For Your SafetyBefore You Start CautionsNot genuine toner Interface Cable Before You StartCD-ROM Static Electricity DamageWhen scanning an A4 size document FeaturesScanner Function ResolutionResolution Printer FunctionDigital Duplicator Function ResolutionParallel interface requirement System RequirementsInterface SCSI interface requirements105 cm 41.3″ Minimum Space RequirementsPower Source Before You StartUnpacking Scanner BoxBefore You Start 9. Color Calibration Card 10. Setup manual Printer Box3. Power cord 5. Guide pinsRear side view Part NamesScanner Front side viewRear side view PrinterBefore You Start Front side view$ INCREASE/NEXT button Scanner Panel OverviewBefore You Start # LCD Liquid Crystal Display panelSTOP/RESET button Pressing this button BExits the Menu mode READY/ERROR indicatorREADY Indicator ERROR Indicator# LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel Printer Panel OverviewI /CANCEL button Before You StartBefore You Start ERROR indicator orangeBON an internal error Call for Service Error has occurred READY indicator green1 Open the front door SetupSetting Up the Printer Preparing the Imaging UnitSetup Setting Up the Output TrayLower the tray to the operating position 3 Open the right side door Installing the Toner CartridgesRemove the packaging from the toner cartridge Remove the shipping cover from the cartridgeSetup Insert the toner cartridge in the appropriately labeled slotRepeat steps 1, 2 and 4 for each toner cartridge Close the right side doorscrewdriver until the lock pops out Setting Up the ScannerUnlocking the Scanner Turn the scanner lock counterclockwise with a flat-bladerear of the scanner Installing the Automatic Document FeederPlug the end of the ADF cable into the ADF connector located on Hold the ADF vertically, then insert the tabs into the holes on theRemove the two top hole covers with a small flat-blade Installing the ScannerFor method A, perform the following procedure Install the guide pins and tighten them with a flat-bladeSetup Match the guide pins to the holes under the scanner, and placethe scanner gently onto the printer 4 Lock the scanner by sliding it toward the rightRemove all packaging materials from inside the media tray refer Loading MediaLoading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Tray 1 Pull the media tray out of the printerSetup 3 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in placeFan the media paper/transparencies, then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing5 Place the media in the tray under the hooks 6 Slide the media tray completely into the slotSetup Page size Margins and Print AreaSetup Media3 Close the left side door Setting media thickness switch2 Move the switch to the desired setting Loading Media in the Multi-purpose TraySeparate the media guides to the approximate width of the Set the media thickness switch P # Open the Multi-purpose trayLoading Paper, Transparency, Coated Paper $ Extend the media support by sliding it outwardSetup Adjust the media guides to the media sizeInsert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purpose trayLoading an Envelope Loading LabelsSetup Setup Connecting the SystemDigital Color Imaging System DCIS Standard System P DCIS Stand Alone System PBFunction  Scanning Documents P Connecting the Scanner to a Computer PConnecting the Printer to a Computer P Setupand to the scanner’s SCSI connector Connect the SCSI cable to the computer’s SCSI connector and tothe scanner’s SCSI connector A or B Connect the SCSI cable provided to the printer’s SCSI connectorSetup 4 Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 and that of theSetup DCIS Stand Alone Systemperipheral devices are turned off Connecting the Scanner to a Computer3 Make sure the SCSI ID No. of the scanner is 2 default setting Make sure the computer, scanner and the other connectedoutlet 4A 4BSetup Connect the power cord to the scanner’s AC inlet and to an ACthe printer’s SCSI connector Connecting the Printer to a ComputerUsing a SCSI cable Connect the SCSI cable to the computer’s SCSI connector andSetup Make sure the terminator switch #4 of the printer is set to ONdefault setting Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an ACUsing a parallel interface cable SetupComputer’s parallel interface connector Setup Setting the SCSI ID Number, TerminatorSetting the SCSI ID Number Setting the TerminatorSetup Power On3 Press the ENTER button again Printing a Test Page From the Printer PanelPress the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu Mode Press the ENTER buttonSetup Installing the KX-PS8000 SoftwareStart Windows Quit all applications Installing the Printer Driver and Utilities for WindowsSelect Setup.exe, and click OK Click OK Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installationInsert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive Click Next Click Install9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Double click Add/Remove ProgramsSetup Using Plug and PlayDouble click Add/Remove Programs Installing the Printer Driver and Utilities for Windows NTSetup Click InstallClick Browse Click CancelClick Next Select LPT port by clicking on the check box Click Next Click Have DiskClick the File menu, then click Properties Installing the SCSI portClick Start , select Settings, then click Printers Click the Panasonic KX-PS8000 iconClick Close Open Drivers, WinNT40, Printer, then select Monitor.inf fileClick New Port Type the port name for example KXPS8000GDI, then click OK3 Select the Panasonic KX-PS8000 printer Using the Printer in a Network EnvironmentFor the server computer 1 Double click the My computer icon 2 Double click the Printers iconFinish For a client computerSelect Network printer server Select the Panasonic KX-PS8000 printer in the Shared Printers boxOpen Drivers, Win95, Printer, then select Pgdi95.inf file Click Browse Select the KX-PS8000 printerClick OK Click Next Insert the KX-PS8000 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive Select CD-ROM driveClick File menu, then click Delete Click Yes Click Start , move the pointer to Settings and click PrintersRemoving the Printer Driver Select Panasonic KX-PS8000For Windows 3.1 users Double click the Uninstall Utility icon Click YesClick Uninstall Removing the KX-PS8000 SoftwareBrowse Installing the Bundled SoftwareInsert the KX-PS8000 Driver & Utility CD-ROM into your FileFor Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users StartOPEN Setup$ Press the F button Setting the Color Density1 To print a Color Calibration Page # Press the MENU/EXIT button on the printer panelColor Calibration Page Example SetupThe factory default setting for each color density is Current color density settingsSetup Compare the current color density settings on the ColorFor example SetupSetup BThe color density setting affects the average life of tonerBSave the Color Calibration Card for future calibrations Unacceptable Documents Basic OperationsBefore Operation Acceptable DocumentsPlacing Documents Using the ADFUsing the scanner glass Basic Operationsicon and double click the Digital Duplicator Utility icon Using the Digital Duplicator UtilityDuplicating Documents From the Program Manager, double click the KX-PS8000 UtilitiesBasic Operations # Insert the paper in the multi-purpose trayMulti-purpose Tray in the Paper Source menu P Using the Scanner Panel2 When using the multi-purpose tray, be sure to select Place the document in the ADF tray or on the scanner glassBasic Operations Scanning DocumentsClick Select Source Click Corel PHOTO-PAINTBasic Operations Select Panasonic KX-PS8000 32-bit Driver, then click SelectClick Acquire ScanPrint Printing a Scanned DocumentClick the File menu, then click Click OKEnter the File Name Select the File Type Click Save Saving a Scanned DocumentClick the File menu, then click Save As Enter the File Name Select the File Type Click OKSelection Menu Scanner Menu ModeBasic Operations Main MenuMPT Paper Size Outline for MenusDensity Paper SourceBasic Operations Jam RecoveryMenu Default Energy StarBasic Operations Outline for OperationItem Menu Printer Menu ModeBasic Operations Main MenuOutline for Menus Test PageColor Calibration Basic OperationsBasic Operations System SettingMaintenance NetworkOutline for Operation Basic OperationsBTo exit the Menu mode at any stage, press the MENU/EXIT button 8 If you wish to set more items in the same menu, repeat steps 4 to7 above Basic OperationsInternal Care and MaintenanceCleaning ExternalCleaning the paper-pick rollers Care and MaintenanceClean all the covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercial cleanerCare and Maintenance Cleaning the home sensorCare and Maintenance 2 Remove the imaging unitCare and Maintenance 3 Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the slot of the sensorPrinter panel message User Replaceable ComponentsCare and Maintenance Printer componentCare and Maintenance Printer componentPrinter panel message $ Remove the jammed document When a jam occurs at the document input areaClearing a Jam 1 # Open the ADF top cover by lifting the cover release tab# Open the ADF $ Open the exit guide Remove the jammed document When a jam occurs at the document output area1 # Open the ADF tray $ Remove the jammed document while keeping the ADF tray raisedJam at C Clearing a media jamJam at MPT Jam at B$ Remove the jammed media Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCDJam at A 1A # Open the left side door corresponding to the selected media tray OR  2nd cassette feeder1B # Open the lower left side door Close the lower left side door3 Remove the jammed media on the paper feeder Jam at B1 Open the left side door 2 Use the green handles to pull out the paper feederJam at C 1 Remove the fuserCare and Maintenance Care and Maintenance 2 # Hold the fuser as shown below, and slide it out of the printerCare and Maintenance 4 # Turn the fuser’s large green knob clockwise5 # Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser $ $ #$ Close the front door 6 # Open the front door $ Slide the fuser back into the printer7 # Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance Jam at DCare and Maintenance Close the front door 1B Printing face upCare and Maintenance Jam at ECare and Maintenance Open and close the front door to clear the error message from theJam at MPT Multi-purpose tray 1 Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose trayTrouble TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance ScannerPossible Cause Care and MaintenancePrinter TroubleCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceTrouble Possible CauseCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceTrouble Possible CauseCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceTrouble Possible CauseCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceTrouble Possible CauseCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceTrouble Possible CauseCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceTrouble Possible CauseClick Disable bi-directional If you can’t make a printCare and Maintenance settingsTrouble Problems with image size and positionCare and Maintenance Media problemsCorrective Action Print quality problemsCare and Maintenance TroubleError Message Error MessagesScanner LCD Panel Care and MaintenancePossible Cause Printer LCD PanelCare and Maintenance Error MessageCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceError Message Possible CauseCorrective Action Care and MaintenanceError Message Possible CauseFor Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 users Status Display ProgramCare and Maintenance For Windows 3.1 usersCare and Maintenance Scanner Status Dialog BoxThis button provides you additional help Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance Printer Status Dialog BoxCare and Maintenance Material required RepackingCare and Maintenance Safety Cautioncables Turn off the scanner. Remove the power cord and all interface# If the scanner is installed on the top of the printer, unlock the Packing the ScannerOpen the ADF and remove it from the scanner bed by lifting it up 6 Repack the ADF and the scanner bed into the original cartonCare and Maintenance from the trays Turn off the printer remove the power cord and all interfacePacking the Printer Remove the media trays from the printer remove the mediaCare and Maintenance Reinsert the media tray into the printer use adhesive tape to10 Insert the imaging unit into the packaging 8 Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheetOn the imaging unit, turn the upper lever 90 counterclockwise this is necessary to protect the imaging unit during shipment$ Raise the cover until it catches in the open position $ Using the green handles, slide the paper feeder out11 # Open the left side door 12 # Push in on green tabs to unlock the coverCare and Maintenance Install the plastic cover and insert the transfer unit into a plasticSecure the shipping cover with adhesive tape 16 Packing the toner cartridges# Open the right side door $ Remove a toner cartridge Replace the shipping coverCare and Maintenance 17 Wipe off any loose toner in and around the printerCare and Maintenance Repack any other accessories in the original shipping boxTemperature SpecificationsAppendix Power sourceImage Data Processing AppendixResolution Color DepthMass Weight of standard unit with all consumables Power sourceTemperature Power consumptionPaper output ResolutionScanning Resolution AppendixPrintable without AppendixTotal Memory Selectable Print Quality ModeAppendix MediaMedia Sizes DimensionsAppendix Paper WeightTypes of Paper to Avoid Two-Sided PrintingAppendix Transparencies and LabelsAppendix EnvelopesFor best printing results AppendixOriginal Image Type DuplicateAppendix Document SizeSystem Requirement SoftwareAppendix Windows Version BWindows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 Intel onlySignal Pin SCSI InterfaceSpecifications Pin ConfigurationSignal Pin Parallel InterfaceSpecifications Pin configurationIndex Index Warnings Index