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Operating InstructionsModel No. KX-P8410Please carefully read the Operating Instructions before operating. Keep this CD-ROM in the protective case.Do

10For Your SafetyCaution LabelsATTENTION:Rayonnement laser invisibledangereux en casd'ouverture et lorsquela sécurité est neutralisée.EXPOSITION

100Make sure that the media thickness switch is setcorrectly for the installed media ( ☞ P. 29).Make sure that you use a high-quality laser paper: 60-

101When using the multi-purpose tray, make sure that youhave selected the correct media type in the driver or inthe Menu mode of the printer panel.Pri

102Care and MaintenanceSCSIIf trouble occurs when printing using SCSI, check the following points. It is assumedthat the Adaptec SCSI host adapter is

103 Windows 95 usersConfirm that the SCSI host adapter is installed in your PCcorrectly.Click Start and select Settings, then click Control Panel.Dou

104Refer to page 91 toclear the jam.Care and MaintenanceError MessagesCorrective ActionError MessageInstall the paper feeder.Close the optionalcassett

105Communication cannotbe established betweenthe printer and yourcomputer.Install a media tray withmedia in it.Media Tray EmptyAll Media Traymissing o

106The printer is too hot orroom temperature istoo high to print Labels.Cyan TonerEmptyError MessageToo hot to print LabelRemove Label, Cancel jobCorr

Close all applicationsand turn off thecomputer, then turn iton again.107An illegal error hasoccurred.KX-P8410 or Printer Driveris illegal condition. A

Turn off the printer andthe computer, then turnthem on again. Print thedocument again.108SCSI Error!! Time Outoccurred.Unable to Allocate Memory The c

109Correctly install theSCSI board and itsdriver. (Refer to themanual of the SCSIboard.)wnaspi32.dll will beinstalled or replacedwith a new version.Fo

11FOR USERS IN U.K.IMPORTANT:FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLYThis printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each

BClose all applicationsexcept for the one whichcontrols the printer, thenprint it again.BTurn off the computer,then turn it on again.Print the documen

111BThe printer wasturned on afterturning on thecomputer.BThe terminatorsetting is improper.BSCSI setting orcable connection isimproper.The necessary

Confirm that the SCSIboard is correctly installedin the computer and it isset correctly. (Refer to themanual of the SCSIboard.) For any other troubler

Click Yes or No on themessage window.Yes: Printer cannot beused. Turn off theprinter and thecomputer, then turnthem on again.No: Waits until the print

114Care and MaintenanceStatus Display ProgramThe Status Display program alerts the user to any errors. It displays an errormessage, identifies the pro

115Care and MaintenancePrinter Status Dialog Box# This box shows an error or status message and the corresponding icon.$ This box lists the mode your

116Care and MaintenanceRepackingIt is highly recommended that you keep the original carton and ALL packingmaterials. Should you need to transport or s

117Care and MaintenanceTurn off the printer; remove the power cord and all interfacecables.Remove the media tray(s) from the printer; remove the media

118Reinsert the media tray into the printer; use adhesive tape tosecure the tray to the printer.If you have other media trays, repack them for shippin

119Wrap the imaging unit with a protective black plastic sheet.Caution:BDo not expose the imaging unit to light for more than 45 seconds to avoiddamag

12To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:CautionsBefore You StartBLiquids near the equipmentBUnstable o

120Care and Maintenance# Open the left side door.$ Using the green handles, slide the paper feeder out.# Push in on green tabs to unlock the cover.$ R

121Place the transfer unit on newspaper or drop cloth. Rotate thehandles down and wrap the transfer unit with a piece of paperand adhesive tape.Note:B

122Care and MaintenancePacking the toner cartridges:# Open the right side door.$ Remove a toner cartridge.Caution:BTo avoid possible toner spillage, d

123Care and MaintenanceWipe off any loose toner in and around the printer.Note:BIf a toner vacuum is available, it is the best tool for cleaning spill

124Care and MaintenanceRepack any other accessories in the original shipping box.Repack the printer in the original shipping box. Make sure thatyou ke

125Power sourceRefer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit.TemperatureOperating: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)Best Print Quality: 15°C to 25°C (5

126Maximum printing speedThe print speeds listed in the following table represent the time the printer producesmultiple prints on various media and re

127 Media SizesNote:BPlease store your paper according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. Margins and Print AreaWhen the image is printed on

128 Paper WeightThe printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences inpaper may have significant effects on the qualit

129 Transparencies and LabelsYou may also print on transparencies and labels that are made for the printer.Panasonic has tested and found that the fol

13Before You Start Static Electricity DamageTo prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface,su

130Appendix EnvelopesIt is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10laser envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in

131Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may causedamage to your printer.BEnvelopes with clasps, snaps or tie stri

132AppendixSoftwareWindows VersionBWindows 95, Windows 3.1GDI Printer DriverColor Management: ICMBundled SoftwareBPanasonic font manager with 96 fonts

133The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-C standard.If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the printer driver a

134The Panasonic SCSI interface is based on fast SCSI-2 ANSI standard.SpecificationsPin ConfigurationSCSI Interface Connector (Printer side)SignalGNDG

135About button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 67, 70AC inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 34Auto

136IndexJam at A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 81Jam at B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80,

137IndexPrint to the following port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Print quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Print s

14Before You StartFeaturesThe KX-P8410 Color Laser Printer provides fast, high-quality color printing on plainpaper, plus the ease of operation and hi

15One of the following can be used: Parallel interface requirement SCSI interface requirementsSCSI-2 (FAST SCSI) compatible ( ☞P. 134)SCSI cableInterf

16Before You StartMinimum Space RequirementsPower SourceBThe voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from thevoltage level mark

17Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not beendamaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the unit w

18 Front side view Rear side viewFront door( ☞ P. 21)Printer panel ( ☞ P. 19)Imaging unit( ☞ P. 21)Fuser( ☞ P. 84)Power switch( ☞ P. 38)Right side doo

19MENU/EXITCONTINUECANCELENTERREADYERORRBefore You StartPrinter Panel Overview# LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panelThe printer LCD has two 24-character

2BMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or othercountries.BPentium is a registered tradema

20Before You Start( ERROR indicator (orange)BON: an internal error (Call for Service Error) has occurred.BBlinking: user correctable error, such as me

21Open the front door.Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrowsare aligned. (This tightens the internal belts to ready the un

22SetupSetting Up the Output TrayRemove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against theprinter.Lower the tray to the operating position.12

23SetupInstalling the Toner CartridgesNote: BThe toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter cartridges.They are installed in exact

24SetupInsert the toner cartridge in the appropriately labeled slot.From top to bottom, the order of the color toner cartridges is BLACK, CYAN,MAGENTA

25Legal PaperTray SizeA4 PaperA4 TransparencyLetter PaperLetter Transparency210 mm x 297 mm (8.3″ x 11.7″)210 mm x 297 mm (8.3″ x 11.7″)216 mm x 279 m

26Push 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

27Place the media in the tray under the hooks.The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it maycause a jam.Notes:BLoad media

28Print area5.8 mm(0.23″)SetupWhen the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller thanthe media size. You may need to adju

29The multi-purpose tray (MPT) serves as an additional tray for loading any type ofmedia that ranges in size from 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3

3The serial number is located on the label on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, record thenumber below and keep this book along with your pr

30Setup Loading Paper, Transparency, Coated PaperNotes:BReusing media that has been fed through the printer (for example, after jams)can reduce the li

31Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purposetray.The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the left guide, or itm

32Setup Loading an EnvelopeDo not insert more than one envelope at a time. Only black text can be printedon envelopes. For more detailed information o

33Only one PC can be directly connected to your printer.SetupConnecting the Printer to a Computer

34If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one from yourlocal computer store or dealer ( ☞ P. 133 for Parallel Interfa

35Note for Terminator setting:BThe printer must be the last device in the chain. The terminator setting of allother devices in the chain must be off.M

36Make sure the terminator switch (#4) of the printer is set to ON(default setting).Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC inlet and to an ACoutle

37 Setting the SCSI ID NumberIn most cases, there is no need to change the default settings.However, if you have other peripheral devices connected in

38Turn ON the printer, then the computer.# The READY indicator on the printer starts flashing and“Initializing” is displayed on the printer LCD panel.

39SetupPrinting a Test Page From the Printer PanelThe test page provides general information on printer settings and configuration.Make sure the print

4End-User License AgreementTHIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMSAND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO

40SetupInstalling the KX-P8410 SoftwareThe KX-P8410 software installation will create the following.BPrinter driver for Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 ( ☞

41SetupStart Windows 3.1.Quit all applications.Insert the KX-P8410 Driver and Utility CD-ROM into yourcomputer’s CD-ROM drive.Click File from the Pr

42Start Windows 95.Quit all applications.Click Start , move the pointer to Settings, then clickControl Panel .The Control Panel window is displayed

43Setup Using Plug and PlayTurn on the printer.Turn on the computer and start Windows 95.The New Hardware Found window is displayed for a few seconds,

44Setup Using Add PrinterStart Windows 95.Quit all applications.Click Start , move the pointer to Settings, then click Printers .The Printers windo

45SetupIf you need to remove the KX-P8410 software, perform the following steps. For Windows 3.1 users:From the Program Manager double click the Panas

46SetupInstalling Panasonic Font ManagerFor Windows 3.1:BPanasonic font manager (in KX-P8410 Driver and Utility CD-ROM)For Windows 95:BPanasonic font

47Setup For Windows 95 users:Start Windows 95.Quit all applications.Insert the KX-P8410 Driver and Utility CD-ROM into yourcomputer CD-ROM drive.Click

48The printer panel provides an interface to adjust the density of the toner applied tothe media. This feature compensates for the changes in density

49SetupColor Calibration Page (Example):The current density setting for each color is indicated by the line enclosure on theColor Calibration Page as

5FOR USERS IN UNITED STATESThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the

50SetupCompare the current color density settings on the ColorCalibration Page with the color density samples on the ColorCalibration Card to see if t

51SetupIf you wish to adjust the density for all colors simultaneously,perform the following, then go to step 5.# Repeat instructions # through % of s

52If you wish to adjust the density for each color independently,perform the following, then go to step 5.# Repeat instructions # through % of step 1

53Main Menu Using the PrinterMenu ModeThe Menu mode includes a Main menu, Item menu, Selection 1 menu and Selection2 menu which can be changed from th

54Usage=xx%Outline for MenusTest PagePrints general information on printer settings and configuration.Color CalibrationAdjusts the toner density for e

55NetworkSets the addresses used in TCP / IP Protocol. During setting, use the I/CANCELbutton to move the cursor and the F/CONTINUE button to increase

56Printer PanelPress the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu mode.Press the F/I button until the desired menu is displayed.Press the ENTER button to en

57The KX-P8410 window can be displayed from Windows ( ☞below) or from anapplication ( ☞page 59).Note:BAvailable option tabs and operation buttons disp

58Click a tab to view the features.Details Tab ( ☞P. 60)Paper Tab ( ☞P. 61)Graphics/Color Tab ( ☞P. 63)Option Tab ( ☞P. 66)For Windows 3.1Double-click

59Using the PrinterFrom an applicationFor example, to print a document created in Microsoft WordPad on Windows 95,perform the following steps.Click S

6Chapter 2 SetupChapter 1 Before YouStartContentsCautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Featur

60Using the PrinterDetails Tab#Print to the following portSelect the port where the parallel interface cable is connected.When you are using the SCSI

61#Paper sizeSelects a different paper size.Letter, A4, Legal or Envelope can be selected.$OrientationSelects Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizo

62&Paper sourceSelects media by choosing the location (trays) or the type of media.BAuto [Plain Paper]:Prints on paper loaded in a paper tray. The

63Using the PrinterGraphics / Color Tab#$%'(&)# Print styleSelect a type which is the closest to your document to print for optimalquality.BB

64Dither A$ Color Graphics typeColor Graphics is a print style that simulates shades of color by changingthe dot patterns. You can select a dot patter

65%Print qualitySelects a print quality. Fast (300 dpi), Standard (600 dpi) or High quality(1200 dpi) can be selected. When the Gray Scale or Color Ph

66Option Tab#Printer memorySelects the amount of memory installed in the printer. If the amount ofmemory in the printer does not match this setting, a

67$Printer memory usageDetermines how the printer memory is used, either for better printperformance or for better print quality. This selection is ef

68Using the PrinterYou can adjust the color of your output using the Hyper-Tetra Adjustment window.Displaying the Hyper-Tetra Adjustment WindowUsing t

69To adjust the brightness, contrast, hue or saturation of color, select ColorAdjustment in theHyper-Tetra Adjustment window.#BrightnessChanges the br

7Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Outline for Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70)About buttonDisplays the window that contains the program version and copyrightinformation.*Reset buttonResets the current setting(s) made in this

71To adjust the level of red, green or blue, select Color Balance in the Hyper-TetraAdjustment window. The following options appear.#RedLightens or da

72Single sided documents can be printed on both sides of the paper using anapplication software, such as Microsoft Word for Windows 95. The instructio

73Place the printed pages in the multi-purpose tray with the pagesface down and top first.From the File menu, click Print... .The Print window is disp

74Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning isdependent upon the environment in which the printer is used. You should

75Care and MaintenanceGently rotate the paper-pick rollers 180° (the paper-pick rollersare D-shaped) and wipe them with a lint-free cloth that has bee

76Care and MaintenanceRemove the imaging unit:# Loosen the two thumbscrews by turning themcounterclockwise.$ Turn the lower green lever 180° countercl

77Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the slot of the sensor.Reinsert the imaging unit into the printer, holding it by its greenhandles. Match the arro

78Care and MaintenanceWhen the printer panel indicates that a supply needs to be replaced, make sure thatyou have replacement supplies on hand. The pr

79Care and MaintenancePrinter component Average life28,500 pagesFuser unit *1(Oil supply rollinstalled)Change the Transfer unit soon.Change the Fuser

8GeneralWarningBTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.CautionBDo not open covers and do not atte

80Care and MaintenanceClearing a Jam Clearing a media jamIf the printer has frequent media jams, make sure that you follow these guidelines:BAlways us

81Care and Maintenance Jam at A# Open the left side door corresponding to the selected mediatray.$ Remove the jammed media.% Close the left side door.

82Care and Maintenance(2nd cassette feeder)# Open the lower left side door.$ Remove the jammed media.% Close the lower left side door. OR # Remove t

83 Jam at BOpen the left side door.Use the green handles to pull out the paper feeder.Remove the jammed media on the paper feeder.Reinsert the paper f

84Care and Maintenance Jam at CRemove the fuser:# Open the printer front door.$ Turn the small green thumbscrew counterclockwise to unlockthe fuser.Sa

85Care and Maintenance# Hold the fuser as shown below, and slide it out of the printer.Safety Caution:BThe fuser unit weighs approximately 3.1 kg{6.8

86Care and Maintenance# Turn the fuser’s large green knob clockwise.$ Remove the jammed media.# Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser.$ Press dow

87Care and Maintenance# Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser.$ Close the front door.7#$

88Care and Maintenance Jam at DSafety Caution:BThe fuser is hot. To avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10minutes (after opening the

89Care and MaintenanceCaution:BIf the fuser knob will not turn, do not force it, or you may damage the fuser.Instead, follow these steps:a) Unlock the

9For Your SafetyMoving the UnitThe printer weighs approximately 47.9 kg {105.5 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. Turn the power off andremove t

90Care and Maintenance Jam at ERemove the jammed media from the output tray. OR Pull open the access door (above the plastic output tray) andremove

91Care and Maintenance Jam at MPT (Multi-purpose tray)Remove the jammed media from the multi-purpose tray.Open and close the front door to clear the e

92READY indicator isblinking.The toner is almostdepleted.Read the printer panelmessage to determinethe printer status.Corrective ActionTroubleERROR in

93Check the density settingby printing the ColorCalibration Page in theColor Calibration menufrom the printer panel.Compare the settingswith the color

Run 20-30 prints. Theimpression will disappearwith continued time anduse.A single color shows alight, repeatinghorizontal line.The roller in the toner

95Care and MaintenanceFingerprint(s) on theunderside belt orphotosensitive belt(inside) of the imagingunit.Print several pages untilthe spots fade.Tro

96Care and MaintenanceReplace the fuser(depending on yourquality needs, you cancontinue to print until thedark vertical linesappear).Corrective Action

97Care and MaintenanceTrouble Corrective ActionPossible CauseReinsert the imaging unitto correct the contact forthe main charge grid.The entire page p

98Care and MaintenanceService Error isdisplayed on the LCD.An error occurred that isnot user-correctable.Turn the printer off andback on again. If the

99Care and MaintenanceIf the communication link between your computer andthe printer is working but the printer ejects a blank pagewhen printing from