FCC ID: ACJ5Z6KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer With Parallel Port

EXHIBIT #6 Fty Control No.: KM6-99-F008 FCC ID : ACJ5Z6KX-P8415 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Color Laser Printer Setup Guide and Reference Guide Model No. KX-P8415 Setup Guide . 3

(QUICK START) Before You Start Setup Reference Guide . 17 Loading Media Settings and Printing Maintenance Appendix Keep this manual near the printer for quick reference. Using Manuals:

Color Laser Printer Color Laser Printer Setup Guide and Reference Guide Model No. KX-P8415 This manual includes Setup Guide and Reference Guide. Setup Guide: describes basic setup procedures for the Panasonic KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer and necessary precautions for safety and use. First read this guide to setup the printer. Reference Guide: describes the instructions in outline for printing on a media (transparency, label or envelope), troubleshooting, etc. For other detailed information, refer to Operating Instructions installed on your computer. It is automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-P8415 software (see page 13). If the Acrobat Reader application has not been installed in your computer, you are required to install it so that you can read the documentation (see page 13). Please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference. End-User License Agreement THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM. OPENING THE PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonic product to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded. No refunds will be given for the products that have an opened packet or missing components. 1. COPYRIGHT:

its licensor Panasonic has the right to license or has been granted to license the enclosed Software Program (SOFTWARE), developed and copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. or

(Licensor). You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related documentation, and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or related documentation, all of which title and rights shall remain with Licensor and Panasonic. the SOFTWARE and to 2. LICENSE:

(1) You have the non-exclusive rights to use the SOFTWARE on your computer. (2) If you wish to use the SOFTWARE in your network, you may install the SOFTWARE into a network server and/or its clients and use the copies of SOFTWARE in your network. (3) You may make reasonable quantities of copies of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes. (4) You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your right under this License Agreement on a permanent basis, provided that you transfer this Agreement, all copies of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation and your Panasonic product, and the recipient thereof agrees to the terms of this Agreement. (5) You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except that in European Union and European Free Trade Association, you may have the limited right to reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE solely to the extent specifically permitted by the terms and conditions of Article 6 of the European Communitys Directive for the Legal Protection 2 of Computer Programs, OJL 122/42 (17 May 1991). (6) You may not use, copy, modify, alter or transfer the SOFTWARE, any copy thereof or its related documentation, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. 3. TERM:

This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the SOFTWARE and related documentation and all copies thereof. This license will also terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and related documentation. 4. LIMITED WARRANTY:

Within ninety (90) days of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonic warrants that the storage media on which the SOFTWARE are furnished is free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use, and that it will repair or at its option replace any defective media at no charge to you, provided that such defective media is returned to Panasonic within such ninety (90) days period. 5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONICS SUPPLIER MAKES OR PASSES ON TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONICS SUPPLIER WARRANTS THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONICS SUPPLIER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT

(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THAT Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P8415 Color Laser Printer. The serial number is located 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. KX-P8415 NAME OF RESELLER SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

(ENERGY STAR is a U.S.registered mark.) BMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BPentium is a registered trademark of Intel. BAdobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. BAvery and all other related brands and product names are trademarks of Avery Dennison Corporation. B4CC is a trademark of Stora Enso. BDestinyTM, WinStylerTM Display List Color and WinRefsTM are trademarks of Destiny Technology Corporation. BAll other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The instructions are subject to change without notice. WinStylerTM DLC - Copyright 1995-1999, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 1.0 All Rights Reserved. WinRefsTM Copyright 1994-1999, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 2.0 All Rights Reserved. Acrobat Reader copyright 1987-1999 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1999 Setup Guide Contents End-User License Agreement . 2 For Your Safety . 4 Before You Start Cautions . 7 System Requirements . 8 Minimum Space Requirements . 8 Power Source . 8 Unpacking . 9 Part Names . 9 Setup Setting Up the Printer . 10 Connecting the Printer to a Computer . 11 Loading Media in the Media Tray . 11 Installing the KX-P8415 Software .13 Reading the Operating Instructions on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM . 14 Removing the KX-P8415 Software .15 Power On . 15 Printing a Test Page From the Printer Panel . 15 S e t u p G u d e i B e f o r e Y o u S t a r t S e t u p 3 For Your Safety General Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture. Caution Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Power Source Warning BThe power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the proper voltage. BWhen you operate this equipment, the outlet should be near the equipment and accessible. BTo ensure safe operation the AC cord supplied must be inserted into standard three-prong AC outlet which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring. BThe fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is grounded (earthed) and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding (earthing) of the power point, consult a qualified electrician. BIf the plug cannot be inserted into the AC outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) one. BDo not defeat the purpose of the grounding

(earthing) plug (ex. do not use a conversion plug). Laser Safety Caution This printer utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Ozone Release Warning Make sure that the printer is installed in a well ventilated room so as not to increase density of ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavier than air, it is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated. Moving the Unit The printer weighs approximately 49.2 kg {108.4 lbs.}. It must be handled by two people. Turn the power off and remove the power cord when handling the unit. 4 Caution Labels

(220-240 V equipment) CLASS KLASSE CLASSE CLASE 1 LASER PRODUCT 1 LASER PRODUKT 1 LASER PRODUIT 1 LSER PRODUCTO Laser diode properties Laser output Wavelength Emission duration

: 5 mW max

: 780 nm

: Continuous CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE CAUTION:HOT SURFACE BELOW ATTENTION:SURFACE CHAUDE CI-DESSOUS VORSICHT:HEIE OBERFLCHE DARUNTER ATENCION:SUPERFICIE CALIENTE ABAJO CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE ATTENTION:

SURFACE CHAUDE CI-INTERIEUR VORSICHT:

HEISSE FLCHE INTERN ATENCION:

SUPERFICIE CALIENTE EN EL INTERNO S e t u p G u d e i B e f o r e Y o u S t a r t 5 IMPORTANT:

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY FOR USERS IN U.K. This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. ASA If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL 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 coloured in accordance with the following code. Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol , or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. SCREWDRIVER FUSE COVER L N FUSE FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA This mark shows that the product complies with AS/NZS 3548. N52 6 Cautions To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:

BDirect exposure to sunlight BExtremely high or low temperature

[temperature range: 10C to 32.5C

(50F to 90.5F)]

BExtremely high or low humidity

(humidity range: 20% to 80% RH) BCondensation due to rapid change of temperature BAreas of poor ventilation BAreas of high dust or chemical fume concentration (solvent etc.) BUnstable or unlevel surfaces BDirectly in front of air conditioning vents BLiquids near the equipment Ink jet media BToo much media/document which exceeds the limit mark

( ) on the guide of the tray. BDo not use a media for ink jet

(paper, transparency, etc.) that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Not genuine toner BAny toner other than genuine Panasonic toner; it may damage the printer. n Static Electricity Damage To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printers bare metal frame prior to touching the component. BThe interface connectors : parallel and optional network BElectrical components, connectors inside the printer and any components on the optional board (RAM Expansion Board or Ethernet Card) BThe connector pins on the optional 2nd cassette feeder or auto duplex printing unit for the printer n Interface Cable Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data. S e t u p G u d e i B e f o r e Y o u S t a r t 7 System Requirements Minimum Space Requirements

Left Right

# 45 cm (17.7 ) Multi-purpose tray opening space

$ 35 cm (13.8 ) Controller board opening space

% 50 cm (19.7 ) Media tray opening space

& 60 cm (23.6 ) Front cover opening space Power Source BThe voltage level of the power source must not vary more than 10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the rear of the unit). BDo not use an extension cord. BDo not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error. PC To operate the KX-P8415 system effectively, see the following:

CPU:

Pentium 133 MHz or greater Operating System:

Windows 95*1, Windows 98*2 or Windows NT 4.0*3 RAM:

16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Free disk space:

100 MB or more Virtual memory:

16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Drive:

CD-ROM drive

*1 Microsoft Windows 95 operating system

(hereafter Windows 95)

*2 Microsoft Windows 98 operating system

(hereafter Windows 98)

*3 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system, and Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system Version 4.0

(hereafter Windows NT 4.0) Interface Based on the IEEE P1284-B standard

(An ECP compatible parallel port is recommended for Windows 95 and Windows 98. To turn on the ECP mode, use the computers BIOS setup. Refer to the computers manual for details.) 8 Unpacking Make sure that all accessories shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the units were purchased. Page 3 includes an area for recording important information such as the name of reseller, serial number, and date of purchase. Note:

BSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment. Part Names Front side view

# Charge unit (see page 28)

$ Printer panel

%Right side door (see page 10)

& Output tray (see page 10) Media tray (see page 11)

( Fuser unit

) Color imaging unit (see page 10)

* Front door (see page 10) Rear side view Toner cartridges

(black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)

(see page 10) Power cord (see page 11) KX-P8415 CD-ROM

(includes printer driver, manuals and Acrobat Reader program

(see page 13, 14) Color Calibration Card

(see page 21) Setup Guide and Reference Guide Supplement

(for model numbers of supplies)

# Multi-purpose tray (MPT) [see page 19]

$ Left side door [Media thickness switch is accessible by opening the left side door

(see page 19)]

% Parallel interface connector (see page 11)

& AC inlet (see page 11) Power switch (see page 15) S e t u p G u d e i B e f o r e Y o u S t a r t 9 Setting Up the Printer Preparing the Color Imaging Unit

# Open the front door. 1

$ Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows are aligned. (This tightens the internal belts to ready the unit for printing.)

2 Close the front door. Setting Up the Output Tray 1 Remove the adhesive tape and lower the output tray. 10 Installing the Toner Cartridges 1 Remove the shipping cover from the toner cartridge. Caution:

BTo avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt the toner cartridge. Notes:

BSave all packing material for shipping purposes. BThe toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer are starter toner cartridges, which have less toner. (The page life expectancy is 5,000 pages (Black)/4,000 pages (Y, M, C), which is based on a 5% coverage of the printable area.) 2

# Open the right side door.

$ Insert the toner cartridges in the appropriately labeled slots. From top to bottom, the order of the color toner cartridges is BLACK, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW.

Caution:

BDo not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute; the color imaging unit will be exposed to light and could be damaged. 3 Close the right side door. S e t u p G u d e i Connecting the Printer to a Computer Loading Media in the Media Tray If you do not have a parallel interface cable, you will need to purchase one (see below) from your local computer store or dealer. For detailed information, see page 31 in the Reference Guide. Connector Type IEEE 1284-B type connector Use a shielded cable 2.0 m

(6.6 ft) or less in length. Cable 1 2 Make sure the computer, printer and the other connected peripheral devices are turned off. Connect the parallel interface cable to the computers parallel interface connector and the printers one. The printer is shipped with a media tray (Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. Besides them, transparency or legal paper tray can be used.To use these media trays, see page 18 on the Reference Guide or Settings and Printing on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM. Available media:

Media Thickness Laser paper*1 B&W: 60 to 105 g/m2

(16 to 28 lbs.) Color: 75 to 105 g/m2

(20 to 28 lbs.)

*1Recommended paper is as follows:

Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g/m2

(24 lbs.) A4: 4CC 80 g/m2 Caution:

BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Computers parallel interface connector Notes:

BThe actual connector on the computer may differ depending on the manufacturer of the computer. BIf the cable is connected to the PC via a printer buffer or selector, the printer may not print. 3 Connect the power cord to the printers AC inlet and to an AC outlet. 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer. S e t u p 2 Remove all packing materials from inside the media tray; refer to the instruction sheet attached to the tray. 11 3 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. 6 Slide the media tray completely into the slot. Note:

BLaser paper, transparency, labels, envelope or cardstock can be loaded on the multi-purpose tray. For details to use the multi-purpose tray, see pages 18-20 of the Reference Guide. 4 Fan the paper, then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Notes:

BBe careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print. BReusing media (used paper or jammed paper) that has been fed through the printer once can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. 5 Place the media with the print side down under the hooks in the tray. The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. Notes:

BMost media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first. BDo not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media tray at one time; this may cause a jam. 12 Installing the KX-P8415 Software When installing the KX-P8415 software, the following can be installed.

- KX-P8415 printer driver

- KX-P8415 Operating Instructions and this manual

- Acrobat Reader*1 To open and read the KX-P8415 Operating Instructions manual on your screen, Acrobat Reader program is needed.

- Tool to print the media test pattern Note:

BWhen manually installing the Acrobat Reader program, double-click the install program ar40eng.exe*2 under the Manual folder on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM.

*1 It can be selectively installed.

*2 File name of Acrobat Reader may differ depending on the version. This guide describes the instructions to install the software when using the KX-P8415 as the local printer. When printing a document from a computer to the KX-P8415 printer via network, refer to the Quick Installation Guide provided with the optional network card KX-PNBC8 to install the KX-P8415 software. For Windows 95/Windows 98 1 2 3 4 Start Windows 95/Windows 98. Quit all applications. Insert the KX-P8415 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive. Double click My computer icon, then double click the drive (example D:) for CD-ROM. 5 6 Double click Setup.exe. Wait until the Welcome window is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After installation, restart your system. S e t u p G u d e i For Windows NT 4.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Start Windows NT 4.0. Follow steps 2 through 5 for Windows 95/Windows 98. Click Next> . The Choose Destination Location window is displayed. Click Next> . After copying files, the Add Printer Wizard window is displayed. Click Next> . S e t u p Select LPT port by clicking on the check box. Click Next> . Click Have Disk... . The Install From Disk window is displayed. Click Browse... . 10 Click Cancel . The Locate File window is displayed.

(continued) 13 11 12 13 14 Select CD-ROM drive. Open WinNT40, English then select Kx-p8415.inf file. Click Open , then click OK . Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After installation, restart you system. Reading the Operating Instructions on the KX-P8415 CD-ROM The KX-P8415 CD-ROM includes the files for Setup Guide and Reference Guide, Operating Instructions, and the Acrobat Reader. Setup Guide and Reference Guide, and Operating Instructions are automatically installed on your computer when installing the KX-P8415 software. For detailed information on adjusting colors, troubleshooting, etc., refer to the Operating Instructions Opening a Manuals File To see the manual, 1 2 Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic KX-P8415, then click Operating Instructions or Setup and Reference Guide (this manual). The cover page of the manual is displayed. To see the Operating Instructions, read the explanation and click the desired file name to open it. The first page of the file will be displayed on your computer screen. Refer to the Help of the Acrobat Reader for details on its operation. 14 Removing the KX-P8415 Software Printing a Test Page from the Printer Panel If you need to remove the KX-P8415 software, perform the following steps. It is possible to confirm the printer's setting by printing the configuration page. Click Start , move the pointer to Programs, Panasonic and Panasonic KX-P8415. 1 Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the Menu Mode. Menu Mode Test Page 1 2 3 4 Click Uninstall printer driver and utility. Click Yes After uninstallation, restart your system. Power On Turn the printer on, then the computer. The Ready indicator on the printer starts blinking. After approximately 3.5 minutes, Ready is displayed on the printer LCD panel. The LCD will darken to save energy when the printer is idle for 30 minutes. 2 3 4 Press the H/ENTER button. Press the s

/CONTINUE button twice. Test Page Configuration Page Press the H/ENTER button. BThe printer will start printing a Configuration Page. Configuration Page Printer name: Panasonic KX-P8415 Printer Information Network Information Version: xxxx General Information Controller FW Engine ROW Version: xx Ethernet Card Not installed Memory size 32 MB MAC Address 00:00:00:00:00:00 Auto Duplex Unit Not installed Hardware Rev Version: 0.00 Software Rev Version: 0.00 Bias Adjustment Offset 0 TCP/IP CYAN 0 Protocol Disable MAGENTA 0 DHCP Disable YELLOW 0 IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0 BLACK 0 Subnet Mask 0. 0. 0. 0 Gateway 0. 0. 0. 0 Maintenance Banner Page Disable Page Count Color 0 Netware Monochrome 0 Protocol Disable Toner Cartridge CYAN XX % remaining Polling Internet 0 seconds MAGENTA XX % remaining Bindery Enable YELLOW XX % remaining BLACK XX % remaining NDS Imaging Unit XX % remaining Tree Charge Unit XX % remaining Transfer Unit XX % remaining Fuser Unit XX % remaining Context Oil Roll XX % remaining Cleaning pad XX % remaining Frame Types Auto Imaging Area Last CYAN 0 %

MAGENTA 0 % Adjustment to Media YELLOW 0 % Plain Paper 0 BLACK 0 % Transparency 0 Average Label 0 CYAN 0 % Coated Paper 0 Envelope 0 Card 0 S e t u p G u d e i S e t u p 15 FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

BReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. BIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. BConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. BConsult 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 recommended shielded interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate this device. Technical Support Calls If you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are still having difficulty, please contact the reseller from which the unit was purchased. You may also call the end user technical support telephone number which is operational during East Coast business hours (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM). The end user technical support number is 1-888-744-2424. This number is available within the U.S. only. Helpful Phone Numbers To locate your nearest sales dealer To order consumables To order operating instructions/CDs To locate your nearest authorized service center For technical support Automated 24-hour support via Fax back Electronic bulletin board World Wide Web Technical & Driver Support CALL 1-800-742-8086 ask for COLOR CALL 1-800-222-0584 CALL 1-800-833-9626 CALL 1-888-744-2424 CALL 1-888-744-2424 CALL 1-800-222-0584 CALL 1-201-863-7845 http://www.panasonic.com/alive n When the optional Network Interface Card (NIC) has been installed to this printer and connected to a Network cable, the printer meets the requirements of FCC Class A. 16 Reference Guide R e f e r e n c e G u d e i Contents Loading Media About Media . 18 In the Media Tray . 18 On the Multi-purpose Tray . 19 Settings and Printing Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope . 20 Automatic Duplex Printing . 20 Using the Printer Panel . 20 Adjusting the Color Density . 21 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer . 22 Clearing Media Jams . 22 Troubleshooting . 25 Error Messages . 28 Appendix Printer Components . 28 Specifications . 30 Options and Supplies . back cover This Reference Guide describes the instructions in outline. For the detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. i L o a d n g M e d a i P r i n t i n g S e t t i n g s a n d i M a n t e n a n c e A p p e n d x i 17 About Media Media Tray Media Description Laser paper*1 B&W: 60 to 105 g/m2

(16 to 28 lbs.) Color: 75 to 105 g/m2

(20 to 28 lbs.) Transparency 3M CG3710

*1Recommended paper is as follows:

Letter/Legal: Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g/m2

(24 lbs.) A4: 4CC 80 g/m2 Multi-purpose Tray Media Laser paper Transparency*2 Labels Envelope Cardstock Description Single-sided printing:

75 to 165 g/m2

(20 to 44 lbs.) Manual duplex printing*1:

75 to 165 g/m2

(20 to 44 lbs.) 3M CG3710 Avery 5163-5165, L7163, L7165-L7169

#10 [Black text only]

Up to 165 g/m2

*1When you perform the manual duplex printing, you should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with single-sided printing. See the notes on page 30.

*2The print quality may not be stable. Use the media tray for best reliability. For the notes and detailed media specification, refer to Specifications of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. 18 In the Media Tray Caution:

BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. Available media tray:

A4 Paper A4 Transparency Letter Paper Letter Transparency Legal Paper 1 2 Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place. Place the media with the print side down under the hooks in the tray. BThe height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. Paper Print side down Paper Transparency Transparency 3M CG3710:Leading tape side up On the Multi-purpose Tray Caution:

BDo not use a media for ink jet that may be wrapped around the fuser roller and cause damage. 2 Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purpose tray. BThe height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the tray, or it may cause a jam. Label R e f e r e n c e G u d e i i L o a d n g M e d a i n Setting media thickness switch Because of the most reliable paper-picking for various media weights, media thickness can be manually selected. 1 2 Move the switch to the desired setting. Open the left side door. Thin Middle Thick Switch setting Thin (Default) Middle Thick Media Laser paper 75 to 90 g/m2

(20 to 24 lbs.) Laser paper 91 to 123 g/m2

(25 to 32 lbs.) Label, Transparency, Coated paper Laser paper 124 to 165 g/m2

(33 to 44 lbs.) Envelope #10 Card stock up to 165 g/m2 n Loading Media Available media size: 91 mm x 254 mm to 216 mm x 356 mm (3.6 x 10 to 8.5 x 14 ). 1

# Open the multi-purpose tray.

$ Extend the media support.

Print side up Transparency Taped side facing down

(3M CG3710) Envelope Short-end Print side up Note:

BWhen a wrinkle occurs, try printing with the flap inserted in the envelope as shown in figure. 19 Using the Printer Panel It is possible to see the following menus to configure the printer by printing the menu map. BTest page, Bias Adjustment, Maintenance, Image Area, Power Saver, Network Protocol Setup*1, Adjustment to Media, Language.

*1 This menu wil not appear if the network card is not installed in the printer. To print the menu map, 1 2 Press the MENU/EXIT button on the printer panel. Press the FF/CONTINUE or GG/CANCEL button until the Menu Map is displayed. Press the HH/ENTER button. The menu map will be printed. To perform the setting:

1 2 Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the menu mode. Set the printer using the following buttons. Button F/CONTINUE G/CANCEL H/ENTER Operation Display the next menu or item Increase the numerical value of the selection by 1 or display the next selection Display the previous menu or item Decrease the numerical value of the selection by 1 or display the previous selection Enter a sub-menu Activate a selection 3 Press the MENU/EXIT button to exit the menu mode. Printing on Transparency, Label or Envelope 1 2 3 4 Display the print window in the application software. Select Panasonic KX-P8415 printer and click Properties. Click Paper tab. Select paper size (#), paper source ($) and media type (%). BIf transparency tray is used, select AutoSelect Tray of Paper source. BIf media is loaded on the multi-purpose tray, select Multi-purpose Tray of Paper source.

Automatic Duplex Printing Installing the 2nd cassette feeder with ADU option enables automatic duplex printing . Be sure that the Duplex Unit must be added to the Installed Options on the Option tab in the printer driver before automatic duplex printing is possible. 1 2 3 Display the print window in the application software and click Properties. Display the Setup tab of the Panasonic KX-P8415 Properties window. Enable Flip on long edge ( ) or Flip on short edge ( ). A A A A For the detailed information, refer to the Settings and Printing of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. 20 R e f e r e n c e G u d e i P r i n t i n g S e t t i n g s a n d Adjusting the Color Density Adjusting the Color Density This feature compensates for the changes in density that can occur as environmental conditions change, toner cartridges or the color imaging unit age. To adjust the density, print a color calibration page and adjust the color density. For the detailed information with color images, see the Settings and Printing of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Printing a Color Calibration Page 1 Press the MENU/EXIT button to enter the menu mode. 2 3 Display the Bias Adjustment menu by pressing the FF/CONTINUE and the HH/ENTER button. Display the Calibration Test menu by pressing the FF/CONTINUE button 5 times and the H/ENTER button. A Color Calibration Page will be printed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enter the menu mode and display the Bias Adjustment menu. Press the HH/ENTER button. Select the desired menu. Calibration Offset menu: adjusts the density for all colors simultaneously. CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW or BLACK menu: adjusts each color. Press the HH/ENTER button. Press the FF/CONTINUE or GG/CANCEL button to darken/lighten all the colors. The color density will be changed by 1 level by pressing each button 2 times. Press the HH/ENTER button to reprint the Color Calibration Page. Compare it with the Color Calibration Card to confirm the setting. Current color density settings 4 Compare the current color density settings on the Color Calibration Page with the color density samples on the Color Calibration Card to see if they match. Color Calibration Card Color Calibration Page 5 Determine which each block on the Color Calibration Page most closely matches the density of the each color sample on the Color Calibration Card. 21 Cleaning the Printer Jam at B (Method A or B) Method A 1 Remove the jammed media from the multi-

purpose tray. Periodic cleaning of the printer is recommended. The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment in which the printer is used. You should clean the printer:

BAt least once a month. BWhen the printer experiences frequent media jams. BWhen print quality has deteriorated. For the detailed information, refer to Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Clearing Media Jams 2 Open and close the front door to clear the error message. n Jam at B, C, G, H:

To clear a jam, see the instructions on this Reference Guide and Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. n Jam at A, D, E, F, MPT:

To clear a jam, refer to the label inside the front door and Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Method B 1 Open the left side door. 2 Pull out the paper feeder using the green handles. Remove the jammed media on or under the paper feeder. 3 Insert the paper feeder and close the left side door. Label n Incorrect media or wrong media settings When Media type mismatch appears on the printer panel, remove the jammed media [ see instruction above in Jam at A or Jam at MPT

(multi-purpose tray)], then load the media in the correct media tray or select the correct media in the printer driver (see Settings and Printing of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer). Note:

BIf the error message is not cleared after removing jammed media, open and close the front door to clear it. 22 R e f e r e n c e G u d e i i M a n t e n a n c e Jam at C 4 Press out on tabs to unlock and remove the oil supply roll out of the fuser unit. 1 Open the front door and check whether the media is jammed under the color imaging unit. If the media jam is not found, go to next step. BIf the media is jammed, remove it by following Method B of Jam at B. To clear error message Jam at C, slide out the fuser unit, then slide it back to the printer.

Note:

BIf the paper is not jammed in the fuser unit, perform Method B of Jam at B on page 22. 5

# Turn the fuser units green knob clockwise.

$ Remove the jammed media.

Green Knob

Note:

BIf needed, you can remove the cleaning pad to remove the jammed media. Jammed media

SAFETY CAUTION:

The fuser unit is hot; to avoid personal injury, turn off the printer and wait 10 minutes (after opening the front door) for the fuser unit to cool before touching it. 2

# Turn the green thumbscrew counterclockwise.

$ Holding the green tab, slide the fuser unit out until it stops.

% Press the green lever.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE Cleaning pad SAFETY CAUTION:

BDo not touch the roller and the parts around the roller when handling the fuser unit, because they may be hot. 3 Hold the fuser unit (see above) and slide it out and close the front door. SAFETY CAUTION:

BThe fuser unit weighs approximately 3.1 kg

{6.8 lbs.}. Take care when handling it.

(continued) 23 6 Replace the oil supply roll into the fuser unit. If the oiled cloth is loose, rotate the gear

(A) clockwise until it is tight. Do not touch the oiled cloth. 2 1 Open and close the front door to clear the error message from the LCD.

OR Perform steps 1 through 5 of Jam at G, H

(see below).

(A) Oiled cloth 1 Remove the auto duplex printing unit. Jam at G, H 7 Press down firmly on the oil supply roll to snap both sides into place. 2 Open the lid of auto duplex printing unit while squeezing the green knobs. 3 Remove the jammed paper. 8 9 Open the front door and slide the fuser unit back into the printer (Refer to the illustration on step 2). Turn the small green thumbscrew clockwise to lock the fuser unit. Close the front door. Note:

The error message Jam at C is cleared by sliding out the fuser unit, then sliding it back to the printer. Jam at F 1

# Open the access door (above the plastic output tray).

$ Remove the jammed media. 4 Close the lid and press down firmly on it to snap both sides into place.

5 Reinsert the auto duplex printing unit. 24 Troubleshooting For the detailed information, refer to Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. n Printing a Test Print Executing Test Print enables you to print the color halftone pages (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) to check the print quality. It may need to replace the following components to solve the trouble. n Replacing Printer Components

(see page 28) 1. Press the MENU/EXIT button on the printer panel. 2. Press the HH/ENTER button. 3. Press the FF/CONTINUE button twice. The Test Print menu will appear. 4. Press the HH/ENTER button to print each color page. Charge unit Toner cartridges Color imaging unit Fuser unit Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action READY indicator is blinking. The printer is receiving, processing or printing job. Wait for the job to be completed or cancel the job. You have entered the Menu mode in the printer panel. Exit the Menu mode by pressing the MENU/EXIT button. The printer is not ready, is disabled, or has detected an error. Error occurred that is not user-

correctable. The printer has stopped because it detected a user-correctable error such as an open door or a media jam. Read the printer panel message to determine the printer status. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the indicator is still on, the printer requires service. Correct the condition displayed on the printer panel (e.g., close the door or clear the media jam). The toner is almost depleted. Replace the color toner cartridge. READY indicator is off. ERROR indicator is on. ERROR indicator is blinking. On the Test Print, a single color is not uniform or many vertical streaks (both light and dark) of slightly different density and non-

uniform color. R e f e r e n c e G u d e i i M a n t e n a n c e 25 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action On the Test Print, halftone area has areas of weak color. Paper doesnt match the environmental conditions, or it has too much moisture. Try fresh paper, or another type of paper. Store media in the original, dust-

free package in the same environmental conditions as the printer. A single color appears faded. The color density is set incorrectly in the printer panel. Adjust the color density (see page 21) The toner is almost depleted. Replace the color toner cartridge soon On the Test Print, a single color has a sharp, dark or light vertical streak. The toner cartridge is almost depleted and is not properly applying toner. Replace the color toner cartridge. On the Test Print, straight, thin light vertical line in colors. The photosensitive belt inside the color imaging unit is scratched. Replace the color imaging unit. On the Test Print, a single white spot appears in approximately the same vertical place on the page. The color imaging unit is damaged. Replace the color imaging unit. On the Test Print, large light spot(s) appear randomly. Fingerprint(s) on the underside belt or photosensitive belt

(inside) of the color imaging unit. Print several pages until the spots fade. 26 Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action A piece of the printed image is missing and reappears out of place, approximately 129 mm (5 ) down the page. The fuser units internal roller is not being consistently oiled. or The fuser units internal roller is contaminated with toner particles. Media frequently wraps around the fuser unit. The entire page prints in black, including the borders. The oil supply roll has reached the end of its useful life. Bad electrical contact for the Charge unit. Print 5-10 pages of blank pages to clean the roller. If you still see the problem:

BReplace the oil supply roll. If you still see the problem:

BReplace the fuser unit. Replace the oil supply roll. Remove and reinsert the charge unit. Reinsert the color imaging unit to correct the contact for the charge unit. The charge unit is broken. Replace the charge unit. The back of the printed page appears dirty. The cleaning pad may get dirty with toner. Replace the cleaning pad. Solid color print for green, red and blue are not printed out evenly in the Adjustment to Media test pattern. Unrecommended media is used. Adjust the Adjustment to Media value using the Printer panel. (See Adjusting the Adjustment to Media Setting in the Settings and Printing installed on your computer). Use the recommended media

(see page 18).

*1 Black, magenta and cyan halftone have weak color area.

*1 Service Error is displayed on the LCD. An error occurred that is not user-

correctable. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the error persists, call for service.

*1 To see the sample in full color, see Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. R e f e r e n c e G u d e i i M a n t e n a n c e 27

*1 Average life is based on an average of 5%

coverage of the printable area and standard density for any one color (refer to Example A:

Monochrome 5% coverage). For the components below, the average life may decrease depending on the percentage of colors and coverage used. For the detailed information of color imaging unit, fuser unit and cleaning pad, see page 29. BColor imaging unit BFuser unit BToner cartridge BCleaning pad

*2 If you print with high density when Low <Color>

Toner is displayed, you may get faded printout before <Color> Toner Empty is displayed.

*3 Specialty media (Transparencies, coated paper, etc.) will result in shortening the life of each consumable. When one page is printed on this type of media, 2 pages are counted. Do not insert the used oil supply roll into the new fuser unit; it may damage the new fuser unit.

*4 Using media except the recommended media

(see page 18) will result in shortening the life of consumable.

*5 When you have just replaced the transfer unit or cleaning pad, you must reset the counter to 100%

remaining (see the each supply's manual). Example A Error Messages For the detailed information on error messages, refer to Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Printer Components Printer Components Average Life Color imaging unit *1 Monochrome 60,000 pages Color 15,000 pages Toner cartridges *1*2 Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Fuser unit *1 12,000 pages 10,000 pages 60,000 pages

*3 *4 Oil supply roll (with cleaning pad) 15,000 pages *3 Cleaning pad *1 *5 15,000 pages *4 Charge unit 30,000 pages Transfer unit *5 80,000 pages Oil supply roll Fuser unit Cleaning pad Note when performing duplex printing:

Duplex printing will result in shortening the life of fuser unit. When one sheet is printed, 2 pages are counted per one side. 28 Average Life of Printer Components The average life of printer components (color imaging unit, fuser unit and cleaning pad) varies depending on the percentage of colors and coverage used. When printing at full color with high percentage of coverage, the average life of these components will be decreased. Print pattern Coverage of the printable area (%) Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Color imaging unit Monochrome 5%

coverage (Example A) Full color 5% coverage Full color 10% coverage Full color (Example B) Full color (Example C) 0 5 10 4 32 0 5 10 10 22 0 5 10 19 29 5 5 10 31 17 60,000 15,000 7,500 4,688 3,000 Life (pages) Fuser unit 60,000 Cleaning pad 15,000 30,000 18,750 12,000 7,500 4,688 3,000 Example A Example B Example C For a reference to these examples in full color, see Care and Maintenance of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Note:

B Each files coverage is measured by pixel counter on letter size. The coverage will differ depending on printers. R e f e r e n c e G u d e i i M a n t e n a n c e A p p e n d x i 29 Notes for manual / automatic duplex printing:

BIt is strongly suggested to use color laser bond paper. BBefore printing on the first side, set the unprintable area [at least 15 mm (0.59 ) in length] on the top of paper (see below.) Pollution of World Paper feed direction Unprintable area

[a : at least 15 mm (0.59")]

a It is strongly recommended that the sizes of photograph and graphic printed on the page are as small as possible. BWhen printing on the first side, avoid printing photograph or graphic in solid color to prevent paper jamming. It may cause a damage to the printer. The first side printing OK N.G. Ex. Characters Ex. Photograph in solid color Specifications For detailed information on specifications, refer to Specifications of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. Media n Media sizes/Margins and print area Refer to Specifications of the Operating Instructions installed on your computer. n Types of Paper to avoid BExtremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured BLetterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the fusing roller and cause damage. Any pre-

printed paper should use inks compatible with 200C (392F) for 0.1 second. BDamaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, etc. BMultipart forms or carbonless paper BPaper with a 25% or more cotton and/or fiber content BInk jet media (paper, transparency,etc.)

(It may transfer onto the fuser unit roller and cause damage.) n Duplex printing Manual duplex printing is possible by using the multi-

purpose tray. Automatic duplex printing is possible by installing the optional 2nd cassette feeder with ADU. However, you should not expect the same print quality and reliability that you get with single-

sided printing. We strongly recommend that you follow the guidelines below. Notes for manual duplex printing:

BDo not load more than 50 sheets in the multi-

purpose tray. BBefore loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, adjust it so that the edges of the media are lightly touching the media guides of the multi-purpose tray. BUse multi-purpose tray for second side printing. 30 n Transparencies and labels Panasonic has tested and found that the following work satisfactorily:

Bidirectional Parallel Interface OHP transparency: 3M CG3710 Labels: AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165, Avery L7163, Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery L7167, Avery L7168, Avery L7169 BRe-using transparencies that have been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams or if the transparency is ejected without being printed) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components. BWith any label stock, the labels must completely cover the backing material. YES The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-B standard. If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take advantage of faster data transfer. Specifications Connector Type Cable IEEE 1284-B type connector Use a shielded cable 2 m

(6.6 ft.) or less in length. R e f e r e n c e G u d e i Labels cover the entire backing material. NO The backing material is exposed. n Envelopes It is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10 laser envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:

High quality envelopes have the following characteristics:

BA thin, sharply creased leading edge BPaper weight of 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) BFlat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc. Note:

BWrinkle may occur in some case, even if high quality envelopes are used. Pin configuration Signal Pin Return side pin 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 36 Signal Busy Select nAck nFault PError Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 Data 8 nInit nStrobe nSelectin nAutoFd

+5V(Host)

+5V(Peripheral) Parallel Interface connector (printer side) 18 36 1 19 A p p e n d x i Note:

BReturn denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable and is connected to signal ground. BBe sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of the pins is not connected. 31

Options and Supplies Options Supplies For the model numbers of supplies, refer to the supplement provided. nWaste Disposal Method Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all national and local environmental regulations. Model Number Description KX-PKC3 KX-PKC4 KX-PKC5 KX-PKC6 KX-PKC7 KX-PCSF2 KX-PCSF3 KX-PEMD3 Letter paper tray A4 paper tray Letter transparency tray A4 transparency tray Legal paper tray 2nd cassette feeder with ADU

(Letter) 2nd cassette feeder with ADU

(A4) 64 MB DIMM KX-PEMD4 128 MB DIMM KX-PEMD5 KX-PNBC8 256 MB DIMM Network card for Ethernet Panasonic Document Imaging Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Two Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (PSC) Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infatera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 http://www.panasonic.ca Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O.Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan Printed in Japan PJQQA0093YA S1299B1020 Un