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Contents

For Your Safety

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ozone Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before You Start

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Printer Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Minimum Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup

Setting up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the Printer to a Computer . . . . . . . 15

Loading Media in the Media Tray . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the KX-CL500/KX-CL510 Software

(For Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing the KX-CL510 Software

(For Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing the KX-CL500/KX-CL510 Software . 28

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the LCD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel . . 29

Adjusting the Color Density (Color Calibration) 30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Summary of Contents for Jetwriter KX-CL500

Page 1: ...alling the KX CL500 KX CL510 software see page 17 If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer it is required to be installed to read the documentation for the printer see page 22 1 The KX CL510 printer CD ROM provided is the Hybrid CD ROM including both files for Windows 2 and Macintosh Each files can be displayed in applicable operating system only 2 Microsoft Window...

Page 2: ...stems Inc All other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders The instructions are subject to change without notice Screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Acrobat Reader Copyright 1987 2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved COPYRIGHT 2002 Peerless Systems Corporation All Rights Reserved COPYRIGHT 2002 Adobe Systems...

Page 3: ...contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded earthed one Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding earthing plug ex do not use a conversion plug 220 240 V equipment A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment The relevant national installation and or equipment regulations shall be considered A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordin...

Page 4: ...For Your Safety 4 Caution Labels CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH ...

Page 5: ...LECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colors of the wi...

Page 6: ...level marked on the nameplate located on the rear of the unit Do not use an extension cord Do not use a line conditioner transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error Ventilation Space The ventilation space is needed more than 20 mm 0 8 between the printer and a wall Cautions Not genuine toner Direct exposure to sunlight Extremely high or low temperature temperature range...

Page 7: ...etween the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful FCC Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance the user must use the re...

Page 8: ...a tray Multi purpose tray Printer panel Front door release Paper support Right side door Front door Toner door Parallel interface connector Network interface connector Rear cover AC inlet Optional paper feeder cable cover USB interface connector Power switch Tray cover ...

Page 9: ... by 1 Hold down this button to scroll faster While the printer prints pressing this button will allow you to stop printing or processing the current job CONTINUE Displays the next menu or item Increases the numerical value of the selection by 1 Hold down this button to scroll faster When performing the manual duplex printing function after even pages are printed odd pages are printed by pressing t...

Page 10: ... Windows Millennium Edition operating system hereafter Windows Me 4Microsoft Windows NT operating system Version 4 0 hereafter Windows NT 4 0 5Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system hereafter Windows 2000 6Microsoft Windows XP operating system hereafter Windows XP Indicators Indicators Printer Status Printer is warming up Printer is ready for printing Printer is receiving data printing or data re...

Page 11: ... the unit They have been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment Minimum Space Requirements 110 mm 4 4 For power cord 350 mm 13 8 For right side door 650 mm 25 6 For media tray 130 mm 5 2 For toner door 120 mm 4 8 For toner door Accessories Toner cartridges Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Printer includes free starter toner cartridges that yield 2 500 pages based on 5 page coverag...

Page 12: ...s if inhalation occurs remove to fresh air if skin contact occurs wash thoroughly with soap and water or if eye contact occurs flush thoroughly with water In all cases seek medical treatment if adverse symptoms occur When the toner cartridge is at the end of its life do not dispose in fire Keep the toner cartridge out of children s reach Store in a cool and dry place For USA only Distributed by Pa...

Page 13: ...LOW 4 4 Close the toner door 1 Open the right side door 2 Unlock and open the print cartridge holder 3 Open the plastic bags and take out the print cartridges 4 Remove the upper seal covers Setting up the Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges 4 3 2 1 Installing the Print Cartridges NOTE To prevent damage to the print cartridges Do not touch the green drum surface Do not expose to light for more ...

Page 14: ...y push the color print cartridge until it snaps into place Store the protective tray for repacking in future 7 Repeat Step 4 6 for the black print cartridge 8 Install the waste toner cartridge 1 and slide the green lever 2 to the left 9 Close the print cartridge holder until it clicks and locks it 10 Close the right side door Protective tray Protective tray 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ble to the printer 2 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the computer 3 Connect the power cord to the printer 1 Pull the media tray 1 out of the printer while slightly raising its front portion and remove the tray pad 2 CAUTION Be sure to hold the media tray with both hands so you do not drop it NOTE When the tray cover is opened or the multi purpose tray is used you cannot pull the me...

Page 16: ...rencies or Envelopes can be loaded in the multi purpose tray See About Media of Setting and Printing in the Operating Instructions Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first Do not mix different types or thickness of media in the media tray at one time this may cause a jam Loading media exceeding the designated sheets may cause a media jam or shifting of print 6 Confirm ...

Page 17: ...ting out the configuration page see below For the instructions of another method refer to Network section in the Operating Instructions see Using the Manuals on page 27 1 Turn the printer on see Power On on page 29 2 Press MENU EXIT PAUSE button on the printer panel 3 Press CONTINUE button until Test Page menu appears 4 Press ENTER button Menu Map item menu appears 5 Press CONTINUE button until Co...

Page 18: ...e be sure to turn off the printer or not to connect the printer with a parallel interface cable to avoid the Plug and Play installation Perform the following steps to complete the installation then turn the printer on see Power On on page 29 1 Insert the printer CD ROM disk into the CD ROM drive The CD ROM launches automatically NOTE If the CD ROM does not launch automatically perform the followin...

Page 19: ...to the following step depending on the operating system step 6 A for Windows 98 step 6 B for Windows Me step 6 C for Windows 2000 step 6 D for Windows XP NOTE When using the printer and other USB device simultaneously we cannot guarantee normal printing For Windows 98 and Windows Me restarting of the computer may be required 6 A For Windows 98 1 Click Next 2 Click on the Search for the best driver...

Page 20: ...and Specify a location check box and click Browse 8 Select PCL folder D CD ROM drive letter WINME ENGLISH PCL or PS folder D CD ROM drive letter WINME ENGLISH PS then click OK 9 Click Next 10 Click Next 11 Follow the instructions on the screen 12 Proceed to step 7 on page 21 6 C For Windows 2000 1 Click Next 2 Click on the Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended check button and cli...

Page 21: ...k Automated Printer Setup 9 If the Purchase Information window is displayed select the shop where you purchased the printer and click Next If you cannot find the shop where you purchased the printer select Other and click Next The License Agreement window is displayed 10 Click Yes The Select Printer window is displayed NOTE If you cannot find the printer on your network the Warning message will be...

Page 22: ...e following the steps below 1 Installing the PPD file and Printer Driver see below 2 Setting the Computer and Printer see page 23 3 Installing the Additional Software For Mac OS 8 1 Mac OS 9 2 see page 27 For Mac OS 8 1 Mac OS 9 2 Step 1 Installing the KX CL510 PPD file and utilities Install the KX CL510 PPD PostScript Printer Description file and then install the Adobe PostScript printer driver 1...

Page 23: ...sent to the printer should be sent using the Adobe driver and the KX CL510 PPD Provide the installer to all users who send jobs For Mac OS X 10 1 Mac OS X 10 2 Step 1 Installing the KX CL510 PPD PostScript Printer Description file and ColorSync profile 1 Insert the KX CL510 CD ROM disk in your CD ROM drive and then double click the KX CL510 icon Mac OS X English folder 2 Double click the KX CL510I...

Page 24: ...configuration page will be printed 7 Confirm the IP Address and MAC Address on the configuration page Step 3 Setting the PostScript printer driver For Mac OS 8 1 Mac OS 9 2 If you want to select the KX CL510 in Chooser be sure the printer is connected to the network and turn it on in advance Perform the following steps to select the KX CL510 printer 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu 2 Confirm A...

Page 25: ...er When using the USB Interface Cable For Mac OS 8 6 Mac OS 9 2 Step 1 Setting the PostScript printer driver When you connect the printer and your Macintosh using a USB interface cable and turn the printer on see Power On on page 29 KX CL510 appears in the Select a USB Printer list of the Desktop Printer Utility 1 Start the Desktop Printer Utility Macintosh HD AdobePS Components Desktop Printer Ut...

Page 26: ...e the Print Center NOTE When you add a printer in the Print Center the new printer becomes the default printer For Mac OS X 10 2 Step 1 Setting the PostScript printer driver The printer is automatically added in the Print Center if the printer is connected to a computer and turned on see Power On on page 29 Change the printer s PPD file from Generic to the specific one as follows NOTE The Print Ce...

Page 27: ...nting You can also Improve the screen display of PostScript fonts PostScript and TrueType fonts In addition to PostScript Type 1 fonts TrueType fonts are included in the PS3 Fonts folder on the KX CL510 CD ROM ATM cannot be used to install TrueType fonts These fonts can however be installed by dragging a copy of each from the PS3 Fonts folder on the KX CL510 CD ROM to your System folder To read th...

Page 28: ...nd click Next 4 Follow the instructions on the screen 5 After uninstalling restart your computer For Mac OS 8 1 Mac OS 9 2 1 Open the KX CL510 Installer Log File Macintosh HD KX CL510 Installer Log File 2 After confirming each location of installed files remove them manually 3 Remove the KX CL510 desktop printer icon NOTE If you are not familiar with the Macintosh computer you only have to remove ...

Page 29: ...U EXIT PAUSE button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press CONTINUE or CANCEL button until the Other menu appears 3 Press ENTER button Language item menu appears 4 Press ENTER button English selection menu appears 5 Press CONTINUE or CANCEL button until the desired language is displayed 6 Press ENTER button to activate your selection NOTE Adhere the enclosed Supplies Re order Label near the printer s LCD ...

Page 30: ...indicated by the line enclosure on the Color Calibration Test Print Page as shown in the following example Color Calibration Test Print Page Example 1 CMY Composite Gray is the color mixed CYAN MAGENTA and YELLOW If the color calibration is proper the CMY Composite Gray is near gray 6 Compare the current color density settings on the Color Calibration Test Print Page with the color density samples...

Page 31: ...isplayed 3 Press ENTER button Calibration Offset item menu appears 4 Press CONTINUE button CYAN item menu appears 5 Press ENTER button 0 5 to 5 selection menu appears 6 Press CONTINUE or CANCEL button to darken lighten the cyan color to match with the cyan color of the Color Calibration Card To make the color density setting of the Color Calibration Test Page darker or lighter by 1 level increase ...

Page 32: ...ed on the label on the rear of the unit For your convenience record the number below and keep this book along with your proof of purchase in the event of a theft or for future reference MODEL NO NAME OF RESELLER SERIAL NO DATE OF PURCHASE Panasonic Digital Document Company A Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Two Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company PSC D...

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