Panasonic KX P2023 - KX-P 2023 B/W Dot-matrix Printer Manuale utente

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Panasonic

Operating Instructions

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Impact Dot Matrix Printer

KX-P2023

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Before operating

is unit, please read these instructions completely.

FOR USER

THE UNITED STATES ONLY

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential'installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

radio

communications. However, there

no guarantee that interference will not occur

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient

relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• ·Connectthe equipmentintoan outlet on acircuitdifferentfrom that

which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet "Something About Interference" available from FCC local

regional offices helpful.

FCCWarning: Toassure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the usermust use

onlythe recommended shield interfacingcable when connectingto ahostcomputer. Also,

any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users

authority

operate this device.

FOR

USERS

CANADA

L'interference radioelectrique generee parcet appareil numerique de type B ne depasse

pas les limites enoncees

Reglement sur les perturbations radioelectriques, section

appareil numerique, du Ministere des Communications.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out

the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-

ment of Communications.

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WARNING

• The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Plug the printer only

into

outlet with the proper voltage.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product

rain or any type of

moisture.

• When you operate this equipment, the outlet should be nearthe equipment and should

be easily accessible.

The serial number of the unit may be found on the label

the rear of the unit. For your

convenience, note this number below, and retain this book, along with your proof of

purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase in the event of a theft, or for

future reference.

MODEL NO. KX-P2023 NAME OF DEALER

SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE

IBM and IBM-PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

Proprinter is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Windows

a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Any details given in these Operating Instructions are subject

change without notice.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Features

Chap. 1 Before You Start

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Environment 7

Precautions 7

Unpacking

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Assembling the parts 9

Parts of the Printer

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Chap. 2 Setup

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ribbon Cassette

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Installing the Ribbon Cassette 14

Removing the Ribbon Cassette 17

Installing Paper

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Fanfold Paper (Tractor Push Mode)

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)

Printer-DriverSelection

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Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows VeL 3,1)

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Self Test

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Chap. 3 Initial Setup Mode

Using the Setup Disk

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Using the Control Panel

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Chap. 4 Using the Printer

Selecting a Character Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Super Quiet Mode

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Feeding Paper

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Line Feed/Form Feed (LF/FF) 39

Tear Off (TEAR OFF) 39

Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK) 40

Chap. 5 Software Commands

" Epson LQ-850 Mode

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IBM Proprinter X24E

Mode.

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Command Reference Program

(Using the Setup Disk)

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Chap. 6 Maintenance &Troubleshooting

Periodic Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Appendix

Printer Specifications

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Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fanfold Paper

Single Sheets

Envelopes

Printing Area

Interfacing

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Parallel Interfacing 63

Initialization

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Hex

Dump.

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Character Set

Tables.

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Proportional Spacing Tables

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Options and Supplies

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Introduction

Congratulations

purchasing a Panasonic printer.

This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which

designed to meet the needs

of your office.

This printer has been factory set to operate with most of the popular software packages.

Your application software should control the printer functions. In most cases, there will be no need to

change the initial printer settings.

Features

Printer Emulation:

Setup

Disk:

SuperQuietMode:

Fonts:

Printing Speed:

Paper Handling:

Tear

Off:

Paper Parking:

Cut Sheet Feeder Option

(KX-PT12):

Buffer Chip Option

(KX-P44):

Epson LQ-850 and IBM Proprinter X24E

A Printer-Driver for Windows Ver. 3.1, Initial Setup

program

and.

Command Reference program

Reduces printing noise

3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron)

4 LQ (Courier, Bold

PS,

Prestige, Script)

Draft -192 characters per second (12 cpi)

-64 characters per second (12 cpi)

Friction and Push Tractor

Advances fanfold paper's perforation to tear position

Allows single sheets/envelopes to be used without

removing/wasting fanfold paper

Provides fast and automatic feeding of single sheets

A 32K chip is available

expand your unit's memory

capacity from 14K to 46K

Cautions

Operating Environment

This printer can

installed in any normal office environment.

No special wiring or cooling is required.

• Do not use the printer under the following conditions:

-Extremely high or low temperature

[temperature

rang~:

10-35'C

(50-95'F)]

-Extremely high or low humidity

(humidity range:

30-80%

RH)

-Areas of poor ventilation

[a minimum of

(10 cm) clearance on all sides

necessary

insure proper ventilation]

-Areas of high dust concentration

-Areas with chemical fume concentration

-Areas with extreme vibration or when placed

unstable or unlevel surface

-Power Consumption:

(MAX-I

Stand

by-5.66

Selftest-35.4

Precautions

The following precautions are recommended

extend the life of the printer.

• Keep all liquids away from the printer.

• Do not place books, paper, or other items

top of the printer.

• Do not operate the printer without paper and a ribbon cassette installed.

• Avoid prolonged use without allowing the printhead time to cool.

• Do not obstruct the movement of the printhead while in operation.

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the printer is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the power cord.

Unpacking

Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing ordamaged.

Report damages or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased.

Printer (KX-P2023)

Platen knob

Setup Disk

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Note:

Ribbon cassette (KX-P145)

Operating manual

• This Setup Disk contains a Printer-Driver

for Windows

Ver.

3.1

(1lW

25), an

Initial Setup program

(1lW

28) and a

Command Reference program

(1lW

P.54)

• To use this Setup Disk you need to have

IBM-PC or a Compatible computer.

• Itis recommended thatyou save the original carton andpacking materials for propershipping

. and transporting

the printer. .

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Unpacking

Assembling the parts

o Fold the smoked plastic cover, and remove

the protective paper.

Protective paper

Tab

Smoked plastic cover

@ Return the smoked plastic cover to its original position.

Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the printer and rotate

slowly until

slips

onto the shaft. Push the platen knob onto the platen shaft to secure.

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Parts of the Printer

Smoked

plastic

cover

Control Panel

FONT

switch

PROGRAM

Courier

Prest

i,e

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Bold

SCA,..{,pt

Pressing this switch will select the font style.

(

II>Y

37)

ON LINE

switch

This switch opens and closes the com-

munication line with the computer.

TEAR OFF

switch

Pressing this switch will advance or reverse

the paper for tearing off.

(II>Y

P.39)

LF/FF

switch

Pressing this switch advancesthe paperone

line at a time. Holding this switch advances

the paper to the first print line of the next

page.

(II>Y

39)

LOAD/PARK

switch

Pressing this switch will load or park the

paper. (

II>Y

40)

Paper

guides

(II>Y

23)

Top

cover

Platen knob

(II>Y

1,6'-'---

Power

switch

(II>Y

13)

0 FONT

indicators

These indicators identify which Font has

been selected.

(II>Y

37)

LINE

indicator

This indicator

lit when the printer is

the

LINE mode, and

out

the OFF LINE

mode.

0 SUPER QUIET

Indicator

This indicator

lit when the printer

the

SUPER QUIET mode. (While pressing the

LINE switch, press the TEAR OFF

switch.)

(II>Y

38)

0 POWER/PAPER OUT

indicator

This indicator is lit when the power is

and

paper is installed.

blinks when paper is not

installed.

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