Panasonic KX-P1131E Manuel d'utilisateur

Model No. KX-P1131EOperating InstructionsPlease carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.Impac

PrecautionsInstallation• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hotequipment.• The unit should not be exposed to extremely highor low tempe

UnpackingHaving unpacked the printer, make sure none of thecontents shown below is missing or damaged.Report damage or shortages to the store from whi

Parts of the PrinterFront ViewABCEFGHHEAD GAPDPaper support (Page 21)Top coverPaper feed selector• "" (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes

Rear ViewABCDEFTractorsPower switch (Page 17)Platen knob (Page 11)Power cord (Page 17)Serial No. LabelNameplateOperating Instructions 13Before You Sta

Control PanelBACDEFGHJKIA FONT indicatorsThese indicators show the Font being selected.(Page 28)G LF/FF switchPressing this switch advances the paper

Installing the SoftwareSystem RequirementsComputer IBM PC/AT® or compatible machinewith a CD-ROM driveOperatingSystemWindows 2000 / Windows XP /Window

Connecting to aComputerBefore you connect the printer for the first time,install the USB and Printer driver on to yourcomputer. For more information s

Power Supply1. Connect the power cord to a grounded ACoutlet.• Plug the power cord into an outlet of the properrating listed on the nameplate located

Installing the RibbonCassetteMounting the Ribbon Cassette1. A Turn the power on.B Open the smoked plastic cover (A).AAB2. Move the head gap lever (A)

4. A Lift the blue ribbon guide (A) from the ribboncassette.B Slide the blue ribbon guide between theprinthead nose (B) and the ribbon mask (C),and pu

IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131E Impact Dot Matrix Printer.This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix pri

Handling PaperYour Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices:– Fanfold paper (Push tractor mode)– Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode)Fan

5. Raise the tractor covers (A).A6. Place the paper with the printed side face downand align the paper sprocket holes (B) with thetractor pins (C), th

11. Insert the paper support into the slot of theextension plate (A) until it stops.A12. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, pressON LINE to get read

3. Raise the top cover (A).This is done by inserting the side pins of the topcover into the slots in the upper cabinet.A4. Raise the paper support (A)

Tearing off PaperWith fanfold paper installed, this function allows you toadvance your paper to the tear position. After tearing offthe page you can r

Control Panel SoftwareProgramThis software is used to change the configuration of theprinter. Using this software, you can also print out theprinter&a

Print modeGraphic directionBi Direction, Uni DirectionText directionBi Direction, Uni DirectionText EnhancementBoldOn, OffDouble highOn, OffDouble str

About the buttonsSend SettingsSends the settings to the printer.Restore DefaultReturns the settings to default.After pressing this button, the screen

Using the Control PanelSelecting a Character FontThis printer contains resident fonts which areaccessible through the Control Panel. You can selectany

High Speed ModeThe High Speed mode is a feature for doubling the printspeed only when LQ Font and one of the 120 dpi,180 dpi or 360 dpi of 24-pin bit

AbbreviationsWindows® refers to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.Windows® 2000 refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.Windows

Top of Form Function (TOF SET)This printer has a Top of Form (TOF) function whichstores the first print line position and loads the paper tothe design

Paper Parking (LOAD/PARKSwitch)This function moves the fanfold paper to the parkposition, enabling you to use single sheets or envelopeswithout removi

Paper Out DetectorYour printer has a paper out detector. When an out ofpaper condition occurs, printing stops, the printer goesto the OFF LINE mode, a

Initial Setup ModeThe 18 features (items) can be set in the Initial Setupmode through the Control Panel. For the features andthe indicators condition,

Control PanelABCA FONT indicators:Press FONT.B PITCH indicators:Press PITCH.C ON LINE indicator:Press ON LINE.Item SettingC A BEmulationEPSON IBM — —

Item SettingA.G.M.(IBM only)Off On — — — —Auto CR(IBM only)Off On — — — —Auto loadOff On — — — —Paper outdetectOff On — — — —Auto OnlineOff On — — — —

Serial Interface Setup ModeThe following items can be set in the Interface Setup mode through the Control Panel: Data length, Baud rate,Parity, Protoc

Resetting All Current Settingsto the Factory SettingsFollow the instructions below:1. Turn the power on while pressing theON LINE and LOAD/PARK.Printi

Periodic MaintenanceThe printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend itslife. The following p

TroubleshootingMost problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling.The following table will assist the

Federal Communications Commission Requirements (For United Statesonly)NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

Symptom Possible Cause Probable SolutionFanfold paper is jamming. Paper is not installed correctly intractor.Set paper feed selector to " "

Printer SpecificationsPower requirements:Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.Frequency:Current:Interface: USB 2.0 Full speed, Ce

Paper Feed: Push Tractor feed (with fanfold paper)Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes)Operating environment: Temperature: 10 °C–35 °C (50 °

Paper SpecificationsPaper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.Fanfold PaperWidth: 102–254 mm (4–10 in.)Q

Printing AreaFanfold Paper1st characterPaper perforationsPrinting areaPrinting areaADBACFanfold PaperA 25.4 mm (1 in.)B 17.8 mm (0.7 in.)C 2 mm (0.08

Single Sheets and EnvelopesBDC1st characterPrinting areaSingle Sheets and EnvelopesB 3 mm (0.12 in.)C 2 mm (0.08 in.)D 15 mm (0.6 in.)B. The minimum d

SuppliesModel Number DescriptionKX-P180 (USA and Canada)Ribbon Cassette (black)KX-P181 (Outside USA and Canada)Note• To purchase Ribbon Cassette, plea

IndexAAlternate Graphic Mode (A.G.M.) 26, 35Auto CR 26, 35Auto LF 26, 34, 40Auto load 26, 35Auto Online 26, 35BBi direction 26Bold P

Precautions 10Prestige 41Print Font 41Printer driver 16Printing Area 44Printing direction 41Printing Speed 2, 41Proportional Spac

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Appendix ...41Printer Specifications ...

For Your SafetyTo prevent severe injury and loss of life, read thissection carefully before using the unit to ensure properand safe operation of your

Plug the power cord firmly into an ACoutlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire orelectric shock.Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, orchafe the power cord

CAUTIONPowerWhen the unit is not used over anextended period of time, switch it off, andunplug it. If an unused unit is leftconnected to a power sourc