Panasonic DP-1810F User manual

Digital Imaging System
Before operating this equipment, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating
instructions for future reference.
Getting To KnowYour
Machine
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Before StartingMaking CopiesOptionsOthers
Model No. DP-1810F
Operating Instructions
(For Copier)
English

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When requesting information, supplies or service always refer to the model and serial number of your
machine.The model and serial number plate (Main Name Plate) is located on the rear side of machine.
For your convenience, space is provided below to record information you may need in the future.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Dealer
Address
Telephone Number
()
Supplies Telephone Number
()
Service Telephone Number
()
Model and Serial Number
Copyright 2002 by Matsushita Graphic Communication Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. Printed in Japan.
The contents of these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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Operation Chart
Common Features and Usage
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■Basic Operation
Original
1
Place the
Original(s)
(ADF: Up to 50)
2
Original Size
(Reduction/
Enlargement
Only)
3
Copy Size
(Reduction/
Enlargement
Only)
4
Number
of Copies
5
Press
START
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■Position of the Original
Load Paper
Turn the Power
Switch On
INV
INV LTR LGL LDR
LTR
LDR
INV
LTR
LGL
INV
INVOICE
INVOICE R
LETTER R
LEGAL
LEDGER
LETTER
Original Guide CPlace originals face down on the
platen or face up on the ADF.
CIf the original is not positioned
properly, a portion of the original
may not be copied.
CFor originals smaller than invoice
size, position the original within the
area of INVOICE and select invoice.
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■Commonly Used Functions and Operating Procedures
Full Size
Makes a copy that is the same
size as the original 145
Reduction or Enlargement
Copies the original at a fixed
reduction or enlargement ratio 13425
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■Memory Capacity
When the memory becomes full during original scanning, the message “OUT OF MEMORY”
“CONTINUE ? 1:YES 2: NO” will be displayed in the message display. If this occurs, follow the
instructions on the LCD.
When additional memory is required, consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
(See page 12)
(See page 13)
Getting To KnowYour
Machine
Original Guides
Adjust to the original’s width
ADF Tray
From PlatenFrom ADF

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Energy Star
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
This voluntary program specifies certain energy consumption and usage standards. This
product will automatically “power down”after a specified period of non-use.The use of this
ENERGY STAR®compliant product will reduce energy consumption and ultimately benefit the
environment.
The default functions can be adjusted depending on your office requirements.
Please ask your authorized Panasonic dealer for more details.

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Table of Contents
Getting To Know Your Machine
Operation Chart .............................................................................................................................. 3
■Common Features and Usage ..............................................................3
Before Starting
Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Control Panel ................................................................................................................................10
Making Copies
Basic Copy .................................................................................................................................... 12
■Full Size Copying ................................................................................12
■Reduction or Enlargement Copying .................................................... 13
■Automatic Document Feeder ..............................................................14
■Zoom Copying .................................................................................... 16
■Using the Sheet Bypass ..................................................................... 17
Creative Features ......................................................................................................................... 18
■2 in 1 Copy ......................................................................................... 18
■2 Page Copy ....................................................................................... 19
■Book/Edge/Margin ..............................................................................20
■Job Memory .......................................................................................21
■Sort Copy ...........................................................................................22
Other Features .............................................................................................................................. 23
■Energy Saver/Interrupt Mode .............................................................. 23
■Skyshot Mode..................................................................................... 24
Combined FunctionTable ............................................................................................................ 26
Function ........................................................................................................................................ 27
■Checking the Copier’s Total Counter ...................................................27
■General Functions .............................................................................. 28
■Copier Settings ................................................................................... 29
■General Functions for Key Operator ................................................... 30
■Copier Settings for Key Operator ........................................................31
■Function Setting..................................................................................32
■Function Setting for Key Operator ....................................................... 33
■For Your Safety .....................................................................................7
■Handling ...............................................................................................8
■Toner and Paper ...................................................................................8
■Ventilation .............................................................................................8
■Installation ............................................................................................9
Table of Contents
Energy Star ..................................................................................................................................... 4

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Table of Contents
Options
Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 37
■Components .......................................................................................37
Problem Solving
Problem Solving ........................................................................................................................... 38
■Adding Paper (J) ...............................................................................38
■Adding the Toner and Replacing Toner Waste Container (?).............. 39
■Removing a Misfed Paper ................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 46
■Before Calling Service ........................................................................ 46
■User Error Codes (U Code) ................................................................48
■Replacing the Battery ......................................................................... 49
Others
Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 50
Options and Supplies................................................................................................................... 52

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Precautions
For Your Safety
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■■
■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:
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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■Caution Labels
Manufacturer’s name and address Factory ID
Before Starting

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Precautions
Handling
■Do not look directly at the exposure lamp when
copying.
■Do not turn the power switch Off or open the front
panel during copying.
CDo not drop paper clips or other metal objects into
the copier.
Toner and Paper
■Store toner, drum and paper in cool areas with low
humidity.
CUse high quality 16 - 24 lb (60 –90 g/m2) [Sheet
Bypass: 15 –34 lb (56 –128 g/m2)] paper.
CFor optimum performance, it is recommended that
only Panasonic Brand supplies are 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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■The copier should not be installed in areas with the
following conditions:
CExtremely high or low temperature and humidity.
Ambient conditions
Temperature: 50 –86°F (10°–30°C)
Relative humidity: 30 –80%
CWhere temperature and humidity can change
rapidly, causing condensation.
CDirect exposure to sunlight.
CDirectly in the air conditioning flow.
CIn areas of high dust concentration.
CIn areas of poor ventilation.
CIn areas with chemical fume concentration.
CIn areas with extreme vibration.
CWith unstable or uneven conditions (floors, etc.).
■The maximum power consumption is 1.2 kW.
A properly wired (grounded), dedicated, 15A, 120V AC outlet is required.
Do not use an extension cord.
The power cord on this equipment must be used to disconnect the main power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
FCC WARNING For U.S.A.
FCC WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his/her own expense.
The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made to this equipment.
Installation
Precautions
CTHIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM BATTERY. DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF
BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR
LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS.
CAUTION
Before sStarting

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1
#$%&(
:9 8 7
)*+
No Contents Refer to
#2 in 1 Key
CFrom two 1-Sided originals, side by side, to 1-Sided copies. Page 18
$
2 PAGE COPY Key
CCopying two facing pages or a Ledger size original on two separate
Letter size sheets. Page 19
%SORT Key
CWhen using Electric Sorting Mode. Optional memory is required. ——
&MARGIN Key CShifts the image to the right or left. Page 20
(EDGE Key CCreates a blank edge. Page 20
)BOOK Key CEliminates dark inner binding shadows. Page 20
*
Photo;Text/Photo;Text Keys
CSelect the type of original(s) for image density adjustment.
PHOTO : Originals are mainly composed of photo.
TEXT/PHOTO: Combined originals with text and photo
TEXT : Originals are mainly composed of text.
Page 12
+Exposure Keys (DARKER, LIGHTER) Page 12
.
FUNCTION Key
CUse when changing the paper size, initial values for functions (default
values) and key operator settings. Pages 27 –36
-SET Key CSet the present selection. ——
Control Panel
NOTE
CThe Control Panel displayed above shows only copier functions. Please refer to the
appropriate operating instructions for other control panel functions or in the Panasonic
Document Management System CD-ROM for the Printer control panel functions.
/CLEAR Key CClears the copy count in the display. ——
0ENERGY-SAVER Key
CCan save power while the copier is not in use. Page 23
1RESET Key CResets all features to the initial power-on state. ——
SS
SS
SKeys are used only for FAX/EMAIL functions, refer to Operating Instructions (For Facsimile/Internet Fax)
2STOP Key CStops the copy run. ——
3START Key CUsed to start an operation. ——

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32
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0
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Control Panel
No Contents Refer to
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INTERRUPT Key, MEMORY IN Key, M1/M2 Keys
CInterrupt Key interrupts other copy or print jobs while making copies.
CMemory In Key registers two copy jobs for recall at a later time.
C M1/M2 Keys are used to store a Job in Memory or to recall a Job stored in Memory.
Pages 21, 23
5Cursor Keys CC
CC
CSelect copy ratio and function modes using (Gor F). ——
6PAPER TRAY Key CC
CC
CUsed to select the paper tray manually. ——
7COPY SIZE Key
C Used to select Reduction/Enlargement only. For additional details, see page 13.
——
8ORIGINAL SIZE Key
C Used to select the original size manually. For additional details, see page 13.
——
9PRINT Key CC
CC
CWhen selecting the Printer ON/OFF Line. ——
NOTE
CThe Control Panel displayed above shows only copier functions. Please refer
to the appropriate operating instructions for the control panel functions or in
the Panasonic Doccument Management System CD-ROM for the Printer
control panel functions.
∗When the machine detects a problem or an alarm status is activated, the ;
Alarm LED lights up or begins to flash.
LED Lights: Machine detected a trouble status
CNo paper in the selected tray or toner has run out.
CMachine detected trouble, such as paper misfeed or jam.
LED Flashes: Machine detected an alarm status
CNo paper in the tray. (Tray not selected)
CRunning low on toner, etc.
Before Starting
:COPY Key CC
CC
CPress when using the unit as a photocopier. ——
JAdd Paper
?Add Toner
IMisfeed
2Call Service
Warning Indicators
LCD Display
;Alarm LED (Red) CC
CC
CLights when trouble occurs.*——
=Active LED (Green) CC
CC
CLights when machine is active. ——

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Basic Copy
Full Size Copying
■■
■■
■Copying the Same Size Originals (1:1)
Copy size is automatically selected.
1
Place the Original LCD Display (Sample)
ORIGINAL SIZE Key
Select the Original Size on units
without the ADF.
NOTE
CLEAR Key 2
Number of Copies*
Up to 999
3
Press START**
#Select the Original Type
PHOTO : Originals are mainly composed of photo.
TEXT/PHOTO: Combined originals with text and photo.
TEXT : Originals are mainly composed of text.
$Select Exposure Control
Press the DARKER/LIGHTER keys to adjust the exposure.
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■■
■Manually Selecting Exposure Control or Original Type
∗Use Clear key when canceling the copy count.
∗∗ While the copier is warming up, you may position your original on the copier, enter
your copy job selections and press the Start key. The COPY JOB RESERVED
indicator displays until the warm up cycle is completed and the copy job is
automatically start.
READY TO COPY
COPIES:001

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NOTE
Making Copies
■■
■■
■Copying with Preset Ratios
Basic Copy
100 77 65 50
121 100 79 61
129 100 100 65
200 155 129 100
Reduction or Enlargement Copying
LDR ->LTR B [LTR B ]
ZOOM: 65% COPIES:001
RESET
1
Place the
Original
2
Select the
ORIGINAL SIZE
3
Select the COPY
SIZE
4
Number of
Copies
CIf the desired copy size is different from the paper size loaded in the paper
tray, use the sheet bypass. (See page 17)
CPress the RESET key to cancel all job settings.
5
Example: Reduction
Original size Copy size
LEDGER LETTER
The correct ratio is automatically selected.
Reduction and enlargement ratios (%)
Original
Size
Copy Size
Ledger Legal Letter Invoice
Ledger
Legal
Letter
Invoice
CWhen changing the paper tray, press the
Paper Tray key.

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■■
■ADF
1. Features
#Automatic Original Feeding
CThe ADF tray can hold up to 50 Letter size originals of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper (up to 30 Legal or
Ledger size originals). Accommodates from Invoice to Ledger size originals.
CAutomatic original size detection.
$2 in 1 Copy
CTo make a 1-Sided copy (full size or reduction), from two 1-Sided originals side-by-side.
Basic Copy
2. Components
Original Guides
Adjust to the original’s width
ADFTray
Automatic Document Feeder
CSet the originals up to the upper limit arrow.

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Automatic Document Feeder
3. Operation
■Operation Procedure
ADF
Face-Up
1
Place the
Original
2
Number of
Copies
3
Press
START
Inappropriate Originals
CPaper with a smooth surface such as glossy
and coated papers
CTransparencies
COriginals with a lead edge that is “creased”,
“folded”, “punched”or “glued”
Basic Copy
CPaste-ups
CPressure sensitive or carbon backed papers
CPaper with excessive curl
CStapled originals
CFreshly printed copies from a laser printer
NOTE
CTo copy these kinds of originals, use the Platen Glass instead.
Making Copies

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NOTE
ATTENTION
■■
■■
■Zoom
Copies with variable zoom ratios from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
LTR ->LTR B [LTR B ]
ZOOM:125% COPIES:001
B
RESET
Zoom Copying
Basic Copy
(Example: 125% Zoom)
1
Place the
Original
2Press Cursor (Gor F)
keys to select Zoom Ratio
4
Number
of Copies
5
Press
START
CWhen changing the paper size after setting the zoom ratio, please use the paper
tray key.
CPress the RESET key to cancel all job settings.
3
Select ORIGINAL
SIZE
(without using ADF)

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NOTE
ATTENTION
Sheet
Bypass
#Place the sheets of paper into
the tray. (approximately up to
50 Letter size sheets/20 lb)
Basic Copy
Using the Sheet Bypass
■■
■■
■Copying on Special Paper, etc.
1Place the original.
Open the sheet bypass.
2Pull out the sheet bypass tray
until it stops.
(For Ledger size only)
3
Insert the paper until it stops.
$Adjust the side guides.
Incorrect adjustment may cause the
paper to wrinkle, misfeed or skew.
Press START.
Side Guides
CAdjust the side guides properly to avoid skewing, wrinkling or misfeeding.
CDo not feed curled paper through the sheet bypass to avoid misfeed.
Do not fill above.
Making Copies

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2 in 1 Copy
■2 in 1 Copy
From two 1-Sided originals, side by
side, to 1-Sided pages.
Creative Features
1 \2 (Layout)*
2 \1 (Layout)*
Portrait (Orientation)*
Landscape (Orientation)*
1 \2 (Layout)*
2 \1 (Layout)*
4
Number of
Copies
■■
■■
■Procedure
ADF
Face-Up
1
Place the
Originals
2
Press 2
in 1key
(3)
COPY SIZE
(Reduction/
Enlargement
Only)
5
Press
START
CPress the RESET key to cancel all job settings.
CNumbers in parenthesis “( ) ”represent that, an additional step is required to activate
the feature.
∗The Orientation and Layout can be set in the Copier Settings function mode.
(See page 29)
NOTE

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NOTE
CTo reset all job settings, press the RESET key.
3
ORIGINAL SIZE
(Letter or Ledger
size Only)
4
Number of
Copies
5
Press
START
Platen Ledger size original
Letter
Book Mark
■2 PAGE COPY
Copying two facing pages on a ledger size original
on two separate Letter size sheets.
■■
■■
■Procedure
1
Place the
Originals
2
Press the 2
PAGE COPY
key
2 PAGE COPY
Creative Features
Making Copies
Center book
by length
and width
according
to center
marks.

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NOTE
BOOK/EDGE/MARGIN
Creative Features
■BOOK Key
Eliminates dark inner binding shadows when copying from a book.
■EDGE Key
Creates a blank edge.
■MARGIN Key
Shifts the image to the right or left.
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■■
■Procedure
∗Initial setting (Factory setting) can be changed in the Copier Settings function mode.
(See page 29)
∗∗ If a part of the copied image is missing when using the Margin mode, change the
Frame Reduction setting to ON.
(See page 29)
CPress the RESET key to cancel all job settings.
Book
∗Initial Book Margin setting (Factory setting): 20 mm
∗Initial Equal Rate setting (Factory setting): 5 mm
∗Initial Left Margin setting (Factory setting): 10 mm
Edge
Margin**
1
Place the
Original
2
Press BOOK, EDGE
or MARGIN key
5
Press
START
4
Number
of Copies
BOOK MARGIN
CENTER VOID = 20mm ∨∧
EQUAL RATE
VOID MARGIN = 5mm ∧
LEFT MARGIN
10mm ∨∧
3
Press Cursor (Gor F) keys to adjust
the void width while the button is
blinking. (approx. 5 sec.)
CVoid/Margin width: 5-99 mm