For facsimile options da-ar250/as200/ds200/ds210/fg230/fg231/fk200/fk210/fs200/md200 da-ne200/pc200/pc210/sm08b/sm16b/sm28b/uc200/xn200/xt200; ue-410047/410048/403171 (174 pages)
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Digital Copier Operating Instructions (For Copier) DP-2500/3000 Options DA-AR250/AS200/DS200/DS205/DS210/DS215/FG230/FG231/FK200/FK210/FS200/FS205/MD200 DA-NE200/PC200/PC210/SM08B/SM16B/SM28B/UC200/XN200/XT200; UE-410047/410048/403171 Before operating this copier, please read The digital copier with these instructions completely and keep these options (See P .48) operating instructions for future reference. English...
Operation Chart Common features and usage Basic Operation ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET Original DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET PQRS WXYZ MONITOR START START...
These copiers will automatically “power down” after a specified period of non-use. The use of these Energy Star compliant copiers will reduce energy consumption and ultimately benefit the environment. The default functions can be adjusted depending on your office requirements. Please see your authorised Panasonic copier dealer for more details.
Table of Contents Getting To Know Your Machine Operation Chart ..........................2 Common features and usage ............... 2 Touch Panel Display ................3 Before operating Precautions ............................ 7 Control Panel ..........................10 Touch Panel Display ................11 Making Copies Basic Menu ........................... 13 Full Size Copying ................
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Table of Contents Options Options ............................48 Components ..................48 Automatic Document Feeder .............. 49 Finisher/Exit Guide Unit ..............51 Printer cannot print Printer cannot print ........................55 Adding Paper (J) ................55 Replacing the Toner Cartridge and Waste Toner Box (?) ....56 Removing a Paper Misfeed ..............
Precautions For your safety Laser Safety LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury. Caution This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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(55 – 130 g/m via sheet bypass) may be used. C For optimum copy quality, it is essential that Panasonic Brand Toner is used in the copier. Ventilation The copier should be installed in a well-ventilated area to minimize the ozone density in the air.
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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 OFFICE THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
Control Panel ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET PQRS WXYZ MONITOR START PRINTER ON LINE DATA MON. VOL. ALARM ACTIVE Touch Panel...
Control Panel Touch Panel Display ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP Touch Panel ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT Display INTERNET PQRS WXYZ MONITOR START PRINTER ON LINE DATA...
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Control Panel Touch Panel Display Indications Contents Refer to Warning indications Pages 55 - 67 ?: Add Toner J: Add Paper 2: Call service 2: Replace Drum Original Size indication Page 13 Original Image indication ——— & Rotate Mode Indication ———...
Basic Menu Full Size Copying When copying the same size as the original (1:1) Copy size and copy density are automatically selected. ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP...
Basic Menu Reduction or Enlargement Copying When copying with preset ratios ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET PQRS WXYZ MONITOR START...
Basic Menu Using the Sheet Bypass When copying on special paper, etc. Position original. Open the Sheet Bypass. Sheet Bypass Pull out the Sheet Bypass tray until it stops. (For A3 size only) # Place approximately 50 sheets of paper. Do not fill above Insert the paper until it stops.
Duplex/Original H H H H H Copy 2-Sided/Orig. H H H H H Copy Key Initial Screen C Touch the desired key to select the function. From single sided originals to double 1 \ 2 (See page 17) sided copies. From double sided originals to single 2 \ 1 (See page 17)
Duplex/Original H H H H H Copy Book \ \ \ \ \ 2 Copy Book \ \ \ \ \ 2 Copy From book originals to double sided copies A3 size originals only. (Using ADU) (Book Format) (Facing Pages) ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION...
Duplex/Original H H H H H Copy 2 Page Copy 2 Page Copy Copying two facing pages or an A3 size original on two separate A4 size sheets. Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE...
Duplex/Original H H H H H Copy N in 1 copy 2 in 1 Copy 4 in 1 Copy From two 1-Sided originals, side by From four 1-Sided originals, side by side, to 1-Sided pages. side, to 1-Sided copies. Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION...
Duplex/Original H H H H H Copy Booklet Copy Booklet Copy From four 1-Sided originals, side by side, to 2-Sided copies. Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET ADF/i-ADF DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/...
Duplex/Original H H H H H Copy SADF MODE SADF (Single Automatic Document Feeder) Function A special original (like a thin paper etc.,) can be fed from the ADF/i-ADF original tray and copied continuously with manual operation. Before using this feature, the SADF Mode must be enabled in the copier function settings. (See P .41) Procedure ENERGY SAVER...
Zoom/Effects When touching ZOOM/EFFECTS key Initial Screen C Touch the desired key to select the function. Copies with variable zoom ratios from Zoom (See page 24) 25% to 400% in 1% increments. Page Numbering Prints a page number on the copies. (See page 25) Margin Shifts image to right or left.
Zoom/Effects Zoom Copying Zoom Copies with variable zoom ratios from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT...
Zoom/Effects Page Numbering Feature The page number can be automatically printed on each page. ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET...
Zoom/Effects Margin/Book/Edge Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET PQRS WXYZ MONITOR START START PRINTER ON LINE DATA MON.
Insertion/Overlay Insertion/Overlay Key Initial Screen C Touch the desired key to select the function. OHP interleaving Inserts paper between OHP film. (See page 28) Overlays a second image onto the first by Overlay using a second original or a file stored in (See page 29) memory.
Insertion/Overlay OHP interleaving OHP interleaving Inserts paper between OHP film. Blank Paper Copied Paper Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET ADF/i-ADF DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT...
Insertion/Overlay Overlay Overlay Copy 2 images onto the same sheet. 1st-page File Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET PQRS...
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Insertion/Overlay Overlay # Touch NO, if the overlay image is NOT stored in memory. $ Touch YES, if the overlay image is stored in memory. C Do not turn Off the power switch if the file has been stored, otherwise the file ATTENTION will be erased.
Job Memory Five copy jobs can be programmed in memory (M1 to M5) for recall at a later time. ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE...
Normal Operation Approximately150 Wh Energy Saver Mode Approximately 45 Wh 30 sec. recovery 35 sec. recovery (DP-2500) Auto Off Mode Approximately 2.9 Wh 45 sec. recovery (DP-3000) ∗ Sleep Mode will not activate if the file for the Overlay mode has been stored in...
Other Features Manual Skyshot Mode/Digital Skyshot Mode To copy from the platen with the platen cover or ADF open. Two types of Skyshot Modes can be selected. Manual Skyshot Mode: Making copies from small originals without dark areas around the image.
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Other Features Manual Skyshot Mode/Digital Skyshot Mode Setting the Manual Skyshot Mode ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET Platen DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE SORT FEED Upper- ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE Left CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET...
Combining Function Table ZOOM/ DUPLEX/ORIG. Other SORT Remarks H H H H H COPY EFFECTS Functions Later Selections First Selections 1 \ \ \ \ \ 2 A A A A A O A O O O O O O O O O O O O O A O O A O 2 \ \ \ \ \ 1 A A A A A A A O O O O O O O O O O O O O O...
Function Using Function Modes to Change the Initial Copy Modes Options INTERNET GENERAL COPIER PRINTER FUNCTIONS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS Input Identification Code General Copier Fax Settings Internet Fax Printer Functions for Settings for for Key Settings for Settings for Key Operator Key Operator Operator...
Function General Functions Using Function Modes to Change the Initial Copy Modes Screen Initial Modes Function setting 00 SORT MODE DEFAULT Selects the finisher mode. Non-sort C Non-Sort, Sort, Staple, Shift-Group, Shift-Sort 01/02 ∗ 02 POWER ON DEFAULT Selects mode. Copy C Copy, Fax 05 SORT MEMORY USAGE...
Function Copier Settings Using Function Modes to Change the Initial Copy Modes Screen Initial Modes Function setting 00 MARGIN VALUE DEF. Selects the margin shift value. 10mm C 5mm, 10mm, 15mm or 20mm 01 EDGE VALUE DEF. Selects the edge width. C 5mm, 10mm, 15mm or 20mm 02 BOOK VALUE DEF.
Function General Functions for Key Operator Input key operator ID code to change settings. Screen Initial Modes Function setting Sets the paper size of each paper drawer. Contact 00 PAPER SIZE C A3, B4, A4, A4-R, B5, B5-R, A5, FLS1, your FLS2, Ledger, Legal, Letter, Letter-R, service...
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Function General Functions for Key Operator Input key operator ID code to change settings. Screen Initial Modes Function setting Beep sound when original is set on the platen 10 ORIG. SET BEEP C OFF, ON 11 ORIG. SET BEEP ADF Beep sound when original is set in the ADF C OFF, ON 03/05...
Function Copier Settings for Key Operator Input key operator ID code to change settings. Screen Initial Modes Function setting 00 PAPER SIZE PRIO. Specifies the paper size in manual paper size setting mode. 01 ORIGINAL DEFAULT Selects original setting C Text, T/P (Text/Photo), Photo 02 TEXT CONTRAST Selects contrast for Text mode 01/04...
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Function Copier Settings for Key Operator Input key operator ID code to change settings. Screen Initial Modes Function setting 10 MAX. COPY SETTING Determines whether to limit number of copies (1-999). (No limit) 11 MULTISIZE ROTATE When using the same size paper in Multi-size feeding mode, select whether the paper direction is rotated.
Function Function Setting Changing the Auto Exposure Setting You can select whether the copying density is adjusted automatically for text and photographic originals. Press the FUNCTION Key ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE SIZE SIZE COPY PAUSE...
Function Function Setting for Key Operator Check paper size The paper trays are designed to accommodate A5, A4, A4R, B4·FLS and A3 size paper. To change the paper size, perform following steps as shown below. Press the FUNCTION Key ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET...
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Function Change paper guide inside of paper drawer and paper size indicator # Pull out paper drawer and remove the paper. $ Move paper guide a to the required paper length. % Move paper guide b to the required paper width. Paper Hold stopper to move paper guide b Guide a a a a a...
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Function Function Setting for Key Operator Departmental counter Key Operator can manage, limit copies, counters and code numbers for each department. (Maximum department number: 50) Press the FUNCTION Key ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE...
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Function Change Number of Department counter, limit copy and code Number. Number of Department counter # Touch the DEPT. COUNTER key. $ Select the desired department using the scroll key. % Input “0” means clear all counts. & Touch OK key. 123456 Department No.
Options Components 1-Bin Finisher (or) Exit Tray (Outer) ADF, Automatic Document Feeder (DA-FS200) (DA-XT200) (DA-AS200) C Large capacity C To feed originals automatically. (Max. 1000 copies) C For N in 1 copying. C Multi-size feeding. i-ADF, Inverting Automatic Document Feeder (DA-AR250) C To feed originals automatically.
Options Automatic Document Feeder ADF (DA-AS200)/i-ADF (DA-AR250) 1. Features # Automatic original feeding C The ADF/i-ADF tray can hold up to 50 originals of 80 g/m paper. (30 originals/B4·FLS, A3) It can accommodate originals from A5 to A3 size (50 to 110 g/m C Automatic original size detection.
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Options Automatic Document Feeder 3. Operation Operation Procedure ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET ADF/i-ADF DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL / MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT FEED ADD TONER FLASH/ SUB-ADDR STOP ON LINE LINE CONTRAST SELECT INTERNET PQRS WXYZ MONITOR START PRINTER...
Options Finisher/Exit Guide Unit 1. Features DA-FS200 (Finisher) Shift-group Shift-sort Staple-sort C Shift electronic sort copy C Staple electronic sort copy DA-FK200/FK210 (Dual-Path Exit Guide Unit/Paper Transport Unit) C Feeds paper to Finisher 2. Operation ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET ADF/i-ADF DP-3000 CLEAR...
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Options Finisher/Exit Guide Unit 3. When replacing the Staple The message shown on the left appears when the staples are out. Hold the latch and pull out the Finisher. Remove the Staple Cartridge. # Remove the empty Staple Case. $ Install the new Staple Case. Pull out the tape.
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Options Reinstall the Staple Cartridge. Return the Finisher to the original position. (Check that the latch is securely fastened.)
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Options Finisher/Exit Guide Unit 4. If the unit fails to staple after replacing the Staple Cartridge, follow the instructions below. Remove the Staple Cartridge. # Open the Staple Cover. $ Remove the remained staple. % Close the Staple Cover. Reinstall the Staple Cartridge.
Printer cannot print Adding Paper (J J J J J ) 550-Sheet Paper Tray Pull the Paper Tray out of the copier. Place the paper with the copying surface facing upward. Special papers, like glossy paper, mailing labels and transparencies cannot be used in the Paper Tray.
Green handle. C For optimum copy quality use the recommended Panasonic toner. Store toner in a cool ATTENTION dark place. Do not unseal toner before use. Use it as fast as possible after unsealing.
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Printer cannot print Shake the new Toner Cartridge well. Install the new Toner Cartridge into the machine, and pull out the protective seal. Note: Pull on the seal slowly and straight out. Install a new Waste Toner Box. Close the Front Cover. C Do not reuse the toner from the Waste Toner Box.
Printer cannot print Removing a paper misfeed If a paper misfeed should occur, the misfeed indicator and misfeed position(s) will be shown on the touch panel display. ENERGY SAVER INTERRUPT FUNCTION RESET DP-3000 CLEAR ORIGINAL COPY REDIAL/ MULTI-SIZE COPY SIZE SIZE PAUSE SORT...
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Printer cannot print Finisher C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. Pull out the Finisher. Lift up the lever and clear the paper jam. Return the Finisher to original position. C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. ATTENTION...
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Printer cannot print Removing a paper misfeed Paper transport area C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. Push the latch to open the cover. Remove misfed paper. Close the cover by pushing the latch.
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Printer cannot print Paper entry area C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. Open the Right Cover. Remove misfed paper. # Open the Heat Roller Cover. $ If copy paper is fed far into the copier, turn the right paper clearing knob.
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Printer cannot print Automatic Duplex Unit (ADU) # Open the Paper Feed Guide. $ Remove misfed paper. Close the Right Cover. C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. ATTENTION...
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Printer cannot print System Console C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. # Pull out the Paper Tray. $ Remove misfed paper. % Return the Paper Tray to the original position. # Open the Feed Cover. $ Remove misfed paper.
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Printer cannot print ADF/i-ADF C Make sure that the Misfeed Indicator goes off after removing all misfed paper. # Open the ADF Cover. $ Remove misfed paper. % Close the ADF Cover. # Open the ADF $ Remove misfed paper. % Close the ADF.
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Printer cannot print # Lift up the ADF Input Tray. $ Remove misfed paper. % Close the ADF Input Tray. & Open and close the ADF Cover to reset the error. <i-ADF> # Lift up the ADF Input Tray. $ Open exit cover. % Remove misfed paper.
Troubleshooting Before you call service Check Action Unit Does Not Operate Check if the Power Switch is turned ON and if the power plug is inserted into the Does the display light? outlet. Does the Energy saver key flash (or light) Press Energy saver key on control panel.
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Troubleshooting Check Action Copies are light Touch the “DARKER” key or touch the Does the exposure indicator say “AUTO” key to choose the auto mode. “LIGHTER”? (See page 13) Does the Add Toner indicator and message Replace the toner cartridge. (See page 56) appear on displays? (?) Copies are marked Is the copier Platen Glass or Platen Cover...
Troubleshooting Replacing the Battery The copier has an internal battery (Product No.: CR2032) which maintains the date setting in the event of a power outage. Battery Replacement Required Message Battery Replacement Procedure Turn the Power Switch OFF. Pull out the Battery Holder. Replace the Battery.
System Information The DP-2500/3000 is a digital photocopier which can produce images with great clarity. Furthermore, its copying functionality can also be greatly enhanced by the addition of the following options and supplies. We hope you find that the wide ranging capabilities will make your office-place more productive and efficient.
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System Information For Fax Part name Part No. Remarks Fax Communication Kit DA-FG230 G3 Fax/Tel communication 2nd G3 Fax Communication Port Kit DA-FG231 Additional G3 Fax/Tel communication 10/100 Ethernet Interface/ Internet Fax communication DA-NE200 Internet Fax Kit (Requires the Fax Communication Kit) Handset Kit UE-403172 Telephone Handset Kit...
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For Service Call: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Osaka 542-8588, Japan DZSD001102-3 S0800-3031 March 2001 Printed in Japan English...
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