Panasonic DP-C406 User manual

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
Operating Instructions
Digital Colour Imaging Systems
(For Function Parameters)
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 authorised 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 Colour 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 Before Starting
Function Setup Outline........................................................................................................ 6
Function Setup Menu Configuration................................................................................ 6
Using the Keyboard............................................................................................................. 7
Basic Operations for Function Setup................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 General Settings
General Settings.................................................................................................................. 10
General User Mode......................................................................................................... 10
Key Operator Mode......................................................................................................... 11
Example : Dept. Counter Mode ........................................................................................... 18
Example : Departmental Counter ........................................................................................ 26
Example : Date Time Setting............................................................................................... 28
Chapter 3 Copier Settings
Copier Settings .................................................................................................................... 30
General User Mode......................................................................................................... 30
Key Operator Mode......................................................................................................... 35
Example : Digital Skyshot Mode.......................................................................................... 40
Example : Manual Skyshot Mode........................................................................................ 41
Chapter 4 Fax/Email Settings
Fax/Email Settings............................................................................................................... 42
Fax/Email Settings .......................................................................................................... 42
Address Book.................................................................................................................. 42
Program Keys ................................................................................................................. 42
Key Operator Mode......................................................................................................... 43
User Parameters ............................................................................................................. 43
Fax Parameters............................................................................................................... 45
Example : Receive to Memory............................................................................................. 60
Example : Password-Transmit / Password-Receive............................................................ 62
Example : Select Receive.................................................................................................... 64
Example : Initial Sending Station (LAN Relay) .................................................................... 66

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LAN RLY XMT Request (Fax Parameter 140) ................................................................ 66
Example : Relay Station (LAN Relay).................................................................................. 68
Relay XMT (Fax Parameter 142)..................................................................................... 68
Relay XMT Report (Fax Parameter 143)......................................................................... 70
Relay XMT Password (User Parameter 40) .................................................................... 71
Manager’s Email Addr (User Parameter 30) ................................................................... 72
Relay Domain 01 to 10 (User Parameters 45 to 54) ....................................................... 73
Chapter 5 Scanner Settings
Scanner Settings ................................................................................................................. 74
General User Mode ......................................................................................................... 74
Key Operator Mode ......................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 6 Printer Settings
Printer Settings .................................................................................................................... 77
General User Mode ......................................................................................................... 77
Key Operator Mode ......................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 7 Network Settings
Network Settings.................................................................................................................. 84
Key Operator Mode ......................................................................................................... 84
Example : LDAP Server....................................................................................................... 92
LDAP Server Name or LDAP Server IP .......................................................................... 92
LDAP User Name / LDAP Password / LDAP Search Base............................................. 95
Chapter 8 Counter View
Counter View ....................................................................................................................... 96
Example : Print Counter List................................................................................................ 98
Example : Clear Toner Counter........................................................................................... 99
Chapter 9 Appendix
Index .................................................................................................................................... 100

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Chapter 1 Before Starting
1Before Starting
Function Setup Outline
Use the function setting mode to change the standard settings of the machine. This section contains
the menu and basic function setup operations.
Function Setup Menu Configuration
• The function setup operations are divided into the General User Mode and Key Operator Mode.
For Fax/Email Settings, the Address Book and Program Keys menus are also provided.
• The Key Operator Password is required before any change can be made in the Key Operator Mode.
For security, the Key Operator is advised to setup and manage the 8-digit password. To set the
password, consult with the authorised Panasonic dealer. (The default password is 00000000.)
Function Setting
General Settings General User Mode Key Operator Mode
Copier Settings General User Mode Key Operator Mode
Fax/Email Settings Address Book
Program Keys
Key Operator Mode User Parameters
Fax Parameters
Scanner Settings General User Mode Key Operator Mode
Printer Settings General User Mode Key Operator Mode
Network Settings Key Operator Mode
Counter View
Key Operator Mode Requires the Key Operator Password (8 digits).

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Using the Keyboard
Entering Uppercase / Lowercase
Letters
1 Select “Caps” to shift the characters
between uppercase/lowercase.
Ex: When setting “04 LDAP (00 LDAP
Server)” in Network Settings (see pages
91 and 92).
zIn the standard setting, lowercase is
selected.
2 Enter characters, and then select
“OK”.
Entering Numeric Characters and
Symbols
1 Select “Numeric/Symbols” to shift
numbers/symbols.
Ex: When setting “03 EMAIL (00 Email
Address)” in Network Settings (See page
90).
2 Enter numbers or symbols, and then
select “Close”.
To move the cursor ( | ) to the
left or right side
To erase the character before
the cursors
12
To input a space between
characters
To change the entry screen
between numbers/symbols
To erase the character before
the cursors
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Basic Operations for Function Setup
The following procedure is an example of setting up function(s). To select a function, refer to the list of
Function Parameters described later.
1 Press the Function key.
2 Select the desired setting.
3 Select the desired tab.
4 Select an item.
zIf a single tab has six or more items, a block
number is displayed as “01/02”.
zSelect or to scroll items up or down on
the screen.
zWhen setting the parameters in the Key
Operator Mode, enter the password (8
digits), and then select “OK”.
5 Change the settings using the
following operations.
Selecting an item
Select a desired item, and then select “OK”.
Ex: When setting “01 Density (HOME)” in
the Key Operator mode of the Fax/Email
Settings (See page 45)
Entering numbers
Select “Input”, and enter the number, and
then select “OK”.
Ex: When setting “27 Power Save Mode
Timer” in the Key Operator mode of the
General Settings (See page 14)
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Entering numbers using or
Select or , and then select “OK”.
Ex: When setting “15 Fold Position (A3/
LDR)” in the General Settings (See page
12)
Selecting a value using “Lighter” or
“Darker”
Select “Lighter” or “Darker”, and then select
“OK”.
Ex: When setting “04 Text Density” in the
Copier Settings (See page 35)
Entering characters
Enter characters, and then select “OK”.
Ex: When setting “04 LDAP (00 LDAP
Server)” in the Network Settings (See
pages 91 and 92)
6 Select “Close”.
zPress the Reset key to return the machine
to the initial screen of the current active
mode.
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Chapter 2 General Settings
2General Settings
General Settings
In the General Settings, the following items can be changed.
General User Mode
No. 0 - 4
No. 5 - 9
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
00 Power On Default
Mode
Set the initial function screen when turning on
the machine.
Copy, Fax, Print, Scan Copy
01 Manual Copy Quality
Adj
Set whether to adjust the copy density manually. Off, On Off
02 Manual Add Toner Set whether to darken the printing manually by
using more toner.
Off, On Off
03 Sort Memory Status Set whether to display the percentage (%) of
sorting memory used.
Off, On Off
04 Departmental Counter Set whether to display departmental counters,
limit counters, and total counters.
zConsult with the authorised Panasonic
dealer on how to use this item.
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
05 Manual STR Cleaning Set whether to clean the transfer roller
manually.
Off, On Off
09 Key Operator Mode Enter the Key Operator Password to display the
Key Operator Mode (see page 11).
00000000

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Key Operator Mode
No. 0 - 19
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
00 Print General Settings Print the list of General Settings.
To cancel printing the parameter setting list,
select “Stop” and “OK”.
While processing the cancellation, panel
operation is denied, and a beep is produced.
The feeding paper(s) will be ejected before
completing the above cancellation operation.
If setting a parameter, an asterisk mark (*) will
be added before the parameter number.
Stop, Start Start
01 Paper Size Set the paper size and media type for Paper
Trays 1 - 4.
Select the Paper Tray, and then select “Change
Size / Media” to change the paper size.
zOnly A4 , B5 or 8.5x11 , is selectable for
Tray 1.
zTo change the preset paper size, consult with
the authorised Panasonic dealer.
zSelect “Change Type” to change the paper
type.
•“Change Size”
A3 , B4 , A4 ,
A4 , B5 , B5 ,
A5 , 11x17 ,
Legal , 8.5x11 ,
8.5x11 , 5.5x8.5 ,
8x13 , 8.5x13
•“Change Type”
Plain, Glossy, Recycled,
Thick
02 A4R/A5 Size Selection Set the smallest paper size that can be fed from
the Sheet Bypass.
A4R, A5 A4R
05 Special Paper Tray 1 Set the Paper Tray which will not be used as the
automatic document feeder tray.
Ex: When you load colour paper in Paper
Tray 1, select “Tray 1” not to be used for
automatic tray selection.
zUp to 4 Paper Trays can be selected for
exclusion from automatic tray selection.
None, Tray 1,Tray 2, Tray
3, Tray 4, Bypass
None
06 Special Paper Tray 2 None
07 Special Paper Tray 3 None
08 Special Paper Tray 4 None
09 Auto Paper Out Rotate Set whether to rotate the image and print when
the selected Paper Tray is empty.
Ex: Printing on A4R size paper when there is
no A4 size paper
Off, On Off
10 Pap. Tray Priority(B/
W)
Set the Paper Tray Priority for black and white
copy or print job.
•S
Optional paper feed unit
•C
Paper tray of the main unit
•B
Sheet bypass
S>C>B, C>S>B C>S>B

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11 Pap. Tray Priority(Col) Set the Paper Tray Priority for colour copy or
print job.
•S
Optional paper feed unit
•C
Paper tray of the main unit
•B
Sheet bypass
S>C>B, C>S>B C>S>B
12 Copy Output Tray Set an Output Tray for the Copy function.
z“Outer” is available for selection when the
optional Paper Transport Unit is installed.
Inner, Outer Inner
13 Printer Output Tray Set an Output Tray for the Print function.
z“Outer” is available for selection when the
optional Paper Transport Unit is installed.
Inner, Outer Inner
14 Fax/Email Output Tray Set an Output Tray for the Fax/Email function.
z“Outer” is available for selection when the
optional Paper Transport Unit is installed.
Inner, Outer Inner
15 Fold Position (A3/
LDR)
Set the binding margin for booklet copy (A3/
Ledger).
-4.0 to +4.0 mm 0.0
16 Fold Position (B4/LGL) Set the binding margin for booklet copy (B4/
LGL).
-4.0 to +4.0 mm 0.0
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
A3 / Ledger (11x17)
B4 / LGL (Legal)

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17 Fold Position(A4/LTR-
R)
Set the binding margin for booklet copy (A4/
Letter-R).
-4.0 to +4.0 mm 0.0
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
A4 / Letter-R (8.5x11)

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Chapter 2 General Settings
No. 20 - 39
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
20 Date Time Setting Set the date and time. Day, Month, Year, Time
21 NTP Set whether to adjust the date and time
automatically using NTP (Network Time
Protocol).
When set to “On”, the clock of the machine
synchronizes to NTP server at 1:00 AM or when
the machine’s power is turned on.
Off, On
Off
22 NTP Server When “21 NTP” is set to “On”, set the NTP
server.
Off, On Off
25 Weekly Timer Set the weekly On/Off timer using the Keypad of
the machine. At the selected time, the machine
will switch to/from the Sleep mode.
Each day of the week Off
26 Sleep Timer If you do not select any key within a given time
period, the machine is switched to the Sleep
mode automatically.
None, 1 ~ 240 (min.) 3 min.
27 Power Save Mode
Timer
If you do not select any key within a given time
period, the machine is switched to the Power
Save mode automatically.
1 to 240 (min.) 3 min.
28 Auto Reset Time If you do not select any key within a given time
period, the Touch Panel Display goes back to
the initial screen of the current active function
automatically.
None, 30 sec., 1 min., 2
min., 3 min., 4 min.
1 min.
29 Auto Reset
Information
Set whether to display the auto reset guide. No, Yes Yes
30 Panel Beep Sound Set the volume of beep sound when the panel is
selected.
Off, Soft, Loud Soft
31 Original Set Beep
Sound
Set whether to sound a confirmation tone when
the original is placed on the Platen Glass.
zThe volume level is the same as for the panel
beep sound.
zWhen “30 Panel Beep Sound” is set to “Off”,
the machine makes no sound.
No, Yes No
32 Orig. Set In ADF
Sound
Set whether to sound a confirmation tone when
the original is placed on the ADF.
zThe volume level is the same as for the panel
beep sound.
zWhen “30 Panel Beep Sound” is set to “Off”,
the machine makes no sound.
No, Yes Yes
35 Language Default Set the display language.
If the language is changed, the system
automatically returns to the initial function setup
screen.
zStandard setting differs by country.

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Chapter 2 General Settings
No. 40 - 59
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
40 Dept. Counter Mode Set whether to display departmental counters,
limit counters, and total counters.
zConsult with the authorised Panasonic
dealer on how to use this item.
45 User Authentication Set whether to use the User Authentication
function. Select the function to set the User
Authentication for, and then select “On”.
Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
(Off, On)
Off
46 ID Timeout When “45 User Authentication” is set to “On”,
set at what phase the machine will require the
authentication.
Auto Rst, EveryJob Auto Rst
47 Log-on Attempts When “45 User Authentication” is set to “On”,
set the number of permitted log-on attempts.
(Set “0” for unlimited attempts.)
0 to 9 0
48 Lockout Time When “45 User Authentication” is set to “On”,
set the lockout time.
If you failed to log-on during specified times, you
cannot log-on again during the lockout time.
1 to 60 (min.) 5 (min.)
49 Administrator Name When “45 User Authentication” is set to “On”
and a local machine is selected as domain, set
administrator’s name and, password for
authentication.
Up to 40 characters
50 User Auth. Domain When “45 User Authentication” is set to “On”,
set the authentication method.
No. 00 to 09
55 Routing Menu
Function
Set whether to use the Routing function.
zWhen the optional software (Document
Distribution System) is installed.
zThis feature is available in certain countries
only.
No, Yes No
56 Doc. Dist. Server When “01 General (03 DNS)” in the Network
Settings and “55 Routing Menu Function” are
set to “Yes”, enter the name of the Distribution
System Routing server.
When “01 General (03 DNS)” in the Network
Settings is set to “No” and “55 Routing Menu
Function” is set to “Yes”, enter the IP Address
of the Distribution System Routing server.
The default port number is changed by setting
SSL.
zWhen the optional software (Document
Distribution System) is installed.
zThis feature is available in certain countries
only.
Up to 60 characters
“SSL”
Off: 8083
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Chapter 2 General Settings
No. 60 - 79
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
60 Auto Tone Adjust If the coloured image tone has deviated, set the
automatic tone adjustment.
<Procedure>
1.Execute this mode to print the calibration
sheet.
2.Place the calibration sheet on the Platen
Glass and execute this mode again.
Stop, Start Stop
61 Tone Adjust Reset If “60 Auto Tone Adjust” has made the original
image tone indistinguishable, execute this mode
to reset the machine to the factory default
setting.
Stop, Start Stop
65 Hard Disk Initialize Set the Hard Disk Drive format/deletion.
When selecting “Deletion”, set the deletion
security level of hard disk data. During the
deletion time, the machine cannot be used.
•Stop
Deletion is not executed.
•Medium
Deletion is completed within 2 hours.
•High
Deletion is completed within 3 hours.
•Format:
Stop, Start
• Deletion:
Stop, Medium, High
Format
(Stop)
66 Hard Disk Error Check Set the hard disk error check.
zNot required in the Copy mode, but needed
when installing options with advanced
functions.
Stop, Start Start
67 Data Deletion of HD Set deletion security level of hard disk data for
every copy/print job.
zEvery copy/print job data is automatically
deleted after each job is completed. For
higher security, select “Medium” or “High”,
however, the deletion time increases with the
increase in security level.
Basic, Medium, High Basic
68 HD Drive Lock
Settings
Set the 32-digit HD Drive Lock password.
When the Set Hard Drive Lock is selected, the
machine requires rebooting, and the “Change
Lock Password” and “Release Drive Lock”
tasks must be carried out.
Set Hard Drive Lock Set Hard
Drive Lock
70 SD/USB Memory
Function
Set whether to use SD Memory Card and USB
Flash Memory.
No, Yes Yes
72 EWS Output Queue Set whether to display the print job information
in the Output Queue on the Status screen of the
Embedded WEB.
zUp to 10 print jobs can be displayed.
Off, On On
73 Config. Editor
Password
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Chapter 2 General Settings
No. 80 - 89
No. Parameter Comments Selective Item Standard
Setting
80 Key Operator
Password
Set the 8-digit Key Operator Password. Up to 8 characters 00000000
81 Address Book Group
ID
Set the Address Book Group ID. 0 to 99 0
89 Customised Screen Select the image to display on the Touch Panel
Display.
Image 1, Image 2, Image
3
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Example : Dept. Counter Mode
Registering passwords (department codes) of departments in “Dept. Counter Mode” allows you to
manage the copy, print, and scan counts by department. Up to 1000 departments can be managed.
Let’s take a look at how to register/change passwords (department codes), clear the total counter, print
a departmental list or report such as a departmental counter list, and change a departmental limit of
copy count.
zTo use “Dept. Counter Mode”, a special service setting is required. Contact your authorised Panasonic dealer.
zWhen the Departmental Counter function is enabled, the password (department code) entry screen appears on
the Touch Panel Display. If you do not enter the password (department code), you cannot use the Copy, Fax,
Scan, and Print function.
1 Press the Function key.
zThe password (department code) entry
screen appears on the Touch Panel Display.
Press the Function key on the Control
Panel without entering any code.
2 Select “General Settings”.
3 Select “5-9”.
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5 Enter the password (8 digits), and then
select “OK”.
6 Select “40-59”.
7 Select “40 Dept. Counter Mode”.
The Dept. Counter Mode screen appears.
For the subsequent steps, refer to the relevant
section.
Clearing the Total Counter with the “Total
Counter” button
You can clear the total departmental counter.
Refer to Clearing the Total Counter (see
page 21).
Changing the Departmental Count with
the “Departmental Counter” button
You can change the departmental counter.
Refer to Changing the Departmental
Counter (see page 23)
Changing the Departmental Limit with the
“Maximum Prints” button
You can change the departmental counter.
Refer to Changing the Maximum Prints (see
page 24)
Registering/Changing the Password
(Department Code) with the
“Identification Code” button
You can register/change the password
(department code) of each department.
Refer to Registering/Changing the
Password (Department Code) (see page
20).
Printing a Departmental List or Report
with the “Print List” button
You can print a departmental counter list, a
user settings list, or a management settings
list by user.
Refer to Printing a Departmental List or
Report (see page 22)
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Registering/Changing the Password
(Department Code)
1 Select “Identification Code”.
2 Select the department number to
register/change the password
(department code), and then select
“Input”.
3 Enter the department code (up to 8
digits), and then select “OK”.
4 Enter the department name (up to 25
characters), and then select “OK”.
5 Select “OK”.
6 Select “Close”.
zPress the Reset key to return the machine
to the initial screen of the current active
mode.
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