Panasonic DP-C266 User manual

Digital Color Imaging Systems
Operating Instructions
Before operating this machine, please carefully read this manual
and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
(Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.) English
(For Printer)
Model No. DP-C406 / C306 / C266

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Operating Instructions
The following Operating Instruction manuals are included with this machine. Please refer to the appropriate manual
and keep all manuals for future reference. If you lose the manual, contact the authorized Panasonic dealer.
Accessories
Quick Reference Guide
Describes the basic procedures for each function, and
introduces various settings for Copy function.
Operating Instructions (For Basic)
Describes the overview of this machine.
For a detailed explanation of functions, please refer to
the Operating Instruction manuals included on two
CD-ROMs as illustrated below.
Operating Instructions CD
Contains manuals with detailed information for
Administrator Setup, User Setup, Copy, Facsimile/
Internet Fax, Scan/Email, Print functions, Function
Parameters, User Authentication, and Maintenance.
Document Management System CD
Contains the Panasonic Document Management
System Application software, and manuals for the
Panasonic Document Management System Application
software.
Operating Instructions CD
Setup Guide For Administrator
Describes how to set up the machine.
Setup Guide For User
Describes how to install the printer driver
and application software to client PC.
Copy Function
Describes how to make a Color Copy with
creative features.
Facsimile and Internet Fax
Function
(The Facsimile function is available when
the optional G3 Fax Communication
Board is installed.)
Describes how to send/receive a
Facsimile/Internet Fax, and describes the
course of action to take when a trouble
message appears, etc.
Scan and Email Function
Describes how to scan and how to send
Email through the machine.
Print Function
Describes how to print using the Control
Panel of the machine.
Function Parameters
Describes how to change the default
settings of each function using the Control
Panel of the machine.
User Authentication
Describes how to enable and use the
User Authentication function.
Maintenance Guide
Describes how to maintain the machine,
and the course of action to take when a
problem message appears.
Document Management System CD
Application Software
Describes how to use the application
software.
Ex: Printer Driver, Fax Driver, Quick
Image Navigator, Device Monitor/
Device Explorer, Network
Configuration and Address Book
Editor

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Conventions
Icons
The following icons are used in this manual.
Notation
The following notations are used in this manual.
Icon Description
Indicates important information that must be read in detail.
Indicates reference information.
Notation Description
For Keys and Buttons Hard buttons on the Control Panel are depicted as **** key, and soft buttons on the Touch
Panel Display are depicted as “xxx”.
Ex:
Press the Start key and select “More Menus”.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Print Operations
Printing from PC .................................................................................................................. 6
Printing from SD Memory Card/USB Flash Memory/Internal Hard Disk Drive/Mailbox....... 8
Photo Print ...................................................................................................................... 8
File Print .......................................................................................................................... 9
Basic Operation Procedure ................................................................................................. 10
Printing from SD Memory Card ...........................................................................“SD Print”11
Printing from USB Flash Memory........................................................................“SD Print”14
Printing from the Internal Hard Disk Drive...........................................................“SD Print”16
Mailbox Printing....................................................................................................“Mailbox”17
Printing from Mailbox ...................................................................................................... 17
Deleting Mailbox Data ..................................................................................................... 20
Job Control (Output Queue) ..........................................................................“Job Control”22
Turning the Printer On-Line and Off-Line......................................“On Line” / “Off Line”22
Canceling the Current Print Job ............................................................... “Cancel Print”23
Confirming the Print Jobs in the Output Queue .................................... “Output Queue”24
Chapter 2 SD Print Settings
Selecting the Color Mode .............................................................................. “Color Mode”26
Quality Adjusting............................................................................................ “Quality Adj.”27
Contrast.......................................................................................................... “Contrast”29
Brightness .................................................................................................. “Brightness”30
Saturation.................................................................................................... “Saturation”31
Tint ..........................................................................................................................“Tint”32
Color Balance........................................................................................“Color Balance”33
Sort Mode......................................................................................................“Sort Setting”34
Selecting the Frame Size for Individual Print........................................... “Frame Settings”36
Selecting the Layout for Index Print...........................................................“Index Settings”38
Mirror Image ............................................................................................................“Mirror”39
2-Sided Mode ....................................................................................................... “2-Sided”40
Image Repeat.......................................................................................................... “1 to N”41
Preset Jobs....................................................................................................“Preset Jobs”42
Storing a Job in Memory ................................................................................................. 42
Recalling a Preset Job Stored in Memory....................................................................... 44
Confirming/Editing the Selected Print Features.................................... “Confirm Settings”45

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Chapter 3 Solving Problems
Tips for Solving Problems.................................................................................................... 46
Printing Operation Failure................................................................................................ 46
Documents Not Printing Correctly ................................................................................... 46
Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 47
Checking Error Messages ............................................................................................... 47
Chapter 4 Appendix
Combined Print Functions ................................................................................................... 48
File List Tab..................................................................................................................... 48
Thumbnail/Individual and Thumbnail/Index Print Tabs.................................................... 49
Specifications....................................................................................................................... 50
PCL Printer Unit............................................................................................................... 50

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Chapter 1 Print Operations
Chapter 1
Print Operations
Printing from PC
You can print images or data of application software from PC on which the printer driver is installed.
zTo print from PC, the setup of this machine and PC is necessary.
For setting up the machine as a network printer, refer to Setting up the Network Configuration in the
Operating Instructions (For Administrator Setup) of provided CD-ROM.
For installing the printer driver to your PC, refer to Installing the Printer Driver and Application Software in
the Operating Instructions (For User Setup) of provided CD-ROM.
zThe illustrations shown for the following steps are of WordPad on Windows®XP.
The procedures for other applications and Windows operating systems are basically the same, even though the
screen displays may differ.
1 Select “Print” from the “File” menu.
2 Select the desired printer in “Select
Printer”.
3 Click “Preferences” to configure the
print settings if necessary.
4 Change the print settings, and then
click “OK”.
zFor the settings of printer driver, refer to the
online help for the printer driver.
Print

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5 Click “Print”.
zWhen the desired size of paper is not set in
the Paper Tray, use the Sheet Bypass.

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Printing from SD Memory Card/USB Flash
Memory/Internal Hard Disk Drive/Mailbox
You can print data saved in the SD Memory Card, USB Flash Memory, Internal Hard Disk Drive, or
Mailbox using the Control Panel of the machine.
There are two ways for selecting data to print.
Photo Print
Photo images (JPEG files) are displayed as thumbnails in the Thumbnail/Individual and Thumbnail/
Index Print tabs, and can be printed individually or as thumbnail indexes.
zOnly JPEG files in EXIF* format ver 2.1 or later for the digital camera are displayed as thumbnails.
zSD Logo is a trademark.
zSDHC Logo is a trademark.
* Short for Exchangeable Image File, a standard format used for storing interchange information in digital
photography image files using JPEG compression. (Ex: Dimensions, Date Picture Taken, Camera Model, File
Type, Size).
SD Memory Card: For printing pictures taken by a digital camera, etc., (see page 11).
Photo Images
SD Memory Card
Ex: Digital Camera
Individual Print
Index Print
Selecting thumbnails of files from the Thumbnail/Individual or Thumbnail/Index Print tab
Individual Print: Selected files are printed individually.
zThe frame size for the Individual Print can be changed. For details,
refer to Selecting the Frame Size for Individual Print (see page
36).
Index Print: Selected files are printed as thumbnail indexes.
zThe layout for the Index Print can be changed. For details, refer to
Selecting the Layout for Index Print (see page 38).
Y
X
Frame

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File Print
Files other than photo images (JPEG/TIFF/PDF files) are displayed in the File List tab.
zOnly one file can be selected at a time in the File List tab. For more details, refer to step 5 of Printing from
USB Flash Memory (see page 14).
USB Flash Memory: For printing files copied to the USB Flash Memory from PC (see page 14).
Internal Hard Disk Drive/Mailbox: For printing files saved in the machine from PC on the network
(see pages 16 and 17).
PC
USB Flash Memory
Internal Hard Disk Drive/
Mailbox

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Chapter 1 Print Operations
Basic Operation Procedure
This section describes the workflow of printing data using the Control Panel of the machine. For the
detailed description of procedures for each print function, refer to the relevant suggested section.
1 Press the Print key if the machine is
set to other function mode.
2 Select the desired print function.
•SD Print:
Select when printing data in the SD Memory
Card, USB Flash Memory or Internal Hard
Disk Drive (see pages 11 to 16).
•Mailbox:
Select when printing or deleting data saved
in Mailbox (see pages 17 to 21).
•Job Control:
Select when turning the printer on-line or off-
line, canceling the current print job, or
managing print data in the Output Queue
(see pages 22 to 24).
zYou can confirm the progress information
while printing in the message area of the
Touch Panel Display by setting the Function
Parameter “27 PC Print Page Display”
(Printer Settings > General User Mode) to
“On”.
For more details, refer to Printer Settings in
the Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
zAfter finishing printing, press the Reset key to
return to the initial screen of the currently active
mode.

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Printing from SD Memory Card
You can print images directly from the SD Memory Card.
zBe sure to use only a genuine SD Memory Card* (up to 32GB).
zImage data saved on the SD Memory Card cannot be printed if the Function Parameter “70 SD/USB Memory
Function” (General Settings > Key Operator Mode) is set to “No”. For more details on this setting, refer to
General Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
* SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as SD Memory Card in this manual.
zAny commercial grade genuine SD / SDHC Memory Card can be used.
zThe optional Printer Controller Module is required for printing text/graphic files in the PDF format.
zSome TIFF and PDF files cannot be printed directly from the SD Memory Card depending on the type of
format.
zWhen the printing result differs from the actual photograph image, set the Function Parameter “30 SD Print
Settings (03 Auto Contrast)” (Printer Settings > General User Mode) to “On” (the initial setting of this function
is “On”). The machine will automatically adjust the print quality. However, the level of improvement will vary with
each photograph. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-
ROM.
1 Press the Print key if the machine is
set to other function mode.
2 Insert the SD Memory Card.
Push the Slot Cover to open it.
Insert the SD Memory Card as illustrated.
(Label side up)
The data and the folder name on the SD
Memory Card are displayed.
3 Select “SD Print”.
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4 Select “Thumbnail/Individual” or
“Thumbnail/Index Print”.
zTo print thumbnail indexes (Index Print),
select the desired data from the Thumbnail/
Index Print tab.
zTo print images individually (Individual
Print), select the desired data from the
Thumbnail/Individual tab.
5 Select the desired data.
zYou can select all files at a time with the
“Select All” button.
zImages are printed in the selected order.
zSelect or to scroll pages.
zIf the desired data and the name of the
folder are not displayed, press the button
until the desired data and folder appears.
When thumbnails are not displayed
Ex: JPEG files except from digital camera are
displayed as follows.
Ex: When photo images are not included, a
file list is displayed.
zTo select data from the File List tab, refer to
step 5 of Printing from USB Flash
Memory (see page 14).
zThe default directory can be set to display
either “DCIM” (a folder for digital camera
images) or “Scan Img” by changing the
setting of the Function Parameter “30 SD
Print Settings (01 SD/USB Memory Def.
Dir.)” (Printer Settings > General User
Mode). For more details on this setting, refer
to Printer Settings in the Operating
Instructions (For Function Parameters) of
provided CD-ROM.
zThe default display type can be set to
“Index”, “Indivi.”, or “FileList” by changing
the setting of the Function Parameter “30
SD Print Settings (02 SD/USB Mem. Disp.
Type)” (Printer Settings > General User
Mode). For more details on this setting, refer
to Printer Settings in the Operating
Instructions (For Function Parameters) of
provided CD-ROM.
zThe frame size for the Individual Print can
be changed. For details, refer to Selecting
the Frame Size for Individual Print (see
page 36).
zThe Layout for the Index Print can be
changed. For details, refer to Selecting the
Layout for Index Print (see page 38).

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6 Select the required settings if
necessary.
•Confirm Settings (see page 45)
•More Settings (see pages 26 to 41)
•Preset Jobs (see page 42)
•Paper/Output Tray: Selects the Paper Tray
and Output Tray.
7 Select “Start”.
8 Push the SD Memory Card, and then
remove it.
zDo not remove the SD Memory Card while
the Access Indicator is flashing.
9 Close the Slot Cover.
zWhen re-inserting the SD Memory Card into
the slot, pull it out completely once, and then
insert the card again.
zWhen canceling the operation, press the Reset
key on the Control Panel.

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Printing from USB Flash Memory
You can print images directly from the USB Flash Memory.
zBe sure to use only a USB Flash Memory that supports Mass Storage Class (FAT16 or FAT32 format).
zUSB Flash Memory with the security function cannot be used.
zWe cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB Flash Memories. For details, contact the authorized Panasonic
dealer.
zThe image data saved on the USB Flash Memory cannot be printed if the Function Parameter “70 SD/USB
Memory Function” (General Settings > Key Operator Mode) is set to “No”. For more details on this setting,
refer to General Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
1 Press the Print key if the machine is
set to other function mode.
2 Select “SD Print”.
3 Connect the USB Flash Memory.
4 Select “File List”.
5 Press the button to display the USB
Flash Memory folder, and then select
the desired data.
zOnly one file can be selected at a time in the
File List tab.
zTo select images from the Thumbnail/
Individual or Thumbnail/Index Print tab, refer
to step 5 of Printing from SD Memory
Card (see page 12).
zSelect or to scroll pages.

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6 Select the required settings if
necessary.
•Confirm Settings (see page 45)
•More Settings (see pages 26 to 41)
•Preset Jobs (see page 42)
•Paper/Output Tray: Selects the Paper Tray
and Output Tray.
•2-Sided: Prints in the 2-Sided mode.
7 Select “Start”.
8 Remove the USB Flash Memory.
zDo not remove the USB Flash Memory while
the Access Indicator is flashing.
9 Close the Slot Cover.
zWhen canceling the operation, press the Reset
key on the Control Panel.

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Printing from the Internal Hard Disk Drive
You can print images saved in the internal Hard Disk Drive.
zThe Hard Disk Drive is enabled with 12 image boxes.
1 Press the Print key if the machine is
set to other function mode.
2 Select “SD Print”.
3 Select “File List”, and then select an
Image Box in the Hard Drive.
zWhen the SD Memory Card or USB Flash
Memory has been inserted, press the
button to display the Hard Drive folder.
z
Only one Image Box can be selected at a time.
4 Select the desired data.
zOnly one file can be selected at a time from
the Image Box.
5 Enter the desired number of prints.
6 Select “Start”.
zWhen canceling the operation, press the Reset
key on the Control Panel.

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Chapter 1 Print Operations
Mailbox Printing
Printing from Mailbox
You can print data saved in the machine’s Mailbox using the Control Panel. User ID (and password for
Secure Mailbox) is required to print documents saved in Mailbox. Mailbox print is suitable for printing
confidential documents.
zFor instructions on how to save printing data to Mailbox, refer to Print Operation (for Printer) in the Document
Management System (Printer Driver) of provided CD-ROM.
1 Press the Print key if the machine is
set to other function mode.
2 Select “Mailbox”.
3 Enter the mailbox User ID (up to 8
digits), and then select “OK”.
zWhen print data is saved in only one of the
mailboxes (Check then Print, Mailbox, or
Secure Mailbox), the mailbox is opened. In
this case, go to step 5.
Mailbox
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4 Select the desired mailbox.
5 Select the desired data, and then
select “Print”.
When Check then Print is selected
zOnly one file can be selected at a time.
Enter the desired number of copies, and
then select “OK”.
zWhen the Function Parameter “15 Check
then Print Qty” (Printer Settings > Key
Operator Mode) is set to “Yes”, the screen
confirming the number of copies is
displayed. For more details, refer to Printer
Settings in the Operating Instructions (For
Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
When Mailbox is selected
zAll files can be selected at a time with the
“Select All” button.
zWhen the Function Parameter “16 Mailbox
Print Qty” (Printer Settings > Key Operator
Mode) is set to “Yes”, the screen confirming
the number of copies is displayed. Enter the
desired number, and then select “OK”. For
more details, refer to Printer Settings in the
Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
Check
then Print
Prints one proof set before
printing multiple sets. The
document data will be deleted
after printing.
Mailbox Prints data in the mailbox that is
specified by User ID. The
document data will remain in the
mailbox until it is deleted.
Secure
Mailbox
Prints data in the mailbox that is
specified by User ID. Password is
also required to print confidential
documents saved in Secure
Mailbox. The document data will
remain in the mailbox until it is
deleted.

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When Secure Mailbox is selected
zOnly one file can be selected at a time.
After selecting the data in Secure Mailbox,
enter the password (8 to 16 digits), and
then select “OK”.
zWhen saving print data in the Secure
Mailbox of the machine, set the password in
more than 8 digits (the machine does not
accept the data with the password in less
than 8 digits). For more details, refer to the
Document Management System (Printer
Driver) of provided CD-ROM.
zWhen the Function Parameter “17 Secure
MB Print Qty” (Printer Settings > Key
Operator Mode) is set to “Yes”, the screen
confirming the number of copies is
displayed. Enter the desired number, and
select “OK”. For more details, refer to
Printer Settings in the Operating
Instructions (For Function Parameters) of
provided CD-ROM.
6 When “Mailbox” or “Secure Mailbox”
has been selected in step 4, select
whether to delete the data after
printing.
zWhen canceling the operation, press the Reset
key on the Control Panel.

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Deleting Mailbox Data
1 Press the Print key if the machine is
set to other function mode.
2 Select “Mailbox”.
3 Enter the mailbox User ID (up to 8
digits), and then select “OK”.
zWhen print data is saved in only one of the
mailboxes (Check then Print, Mailbox, or
Secure Mailbox), the mailbox is opened. In
this case, go to step 5.
4 Select the desired mailbox.
5 Select the desired data, and then
select “Delete”.
When Check then Print is selected
zOnly one file can be selected at a time.
When Mailbox is selected
zAll files can be selected at a time with the
“Select All” button.
When Secure Mailbox is selected
zOnly one file can be selected at a time.