Panasonic Workio DP-C262 User manual

Digital Color Imaging Systems
Operating Instructions
Model No. DP-C262/C322
Before operating this machine, please read this manual completely
and keep this manual for future reference.
(Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.) English
(For Copier)

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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.
Operating Instructions CD Document Management System CD
Copy Function
Describes how to make a Color Copy with
creative features.
Print Function
Describes how to print with color, change
default printer settings, or describes the
course of action to take when a problem
message appears, etc.
Facsimile and Internet Fax Function
(When the optional G3 Fax Board/ Internet
Fax Module is installed.)
Describes how to send/receive a Facsimile/
Internet Fax, or describes the course of
action to take when a trouble message
appears, etc.
Application Software
Describes how to use the application
software.
Ex:Web Device Monitor, Panafax Desktop,
Document Manager/ Viewer, Client
Device Monitor, Network Config/Add
Editor, Network Setup Tool, Embedded
Web Launcher
Scan and Email Function
(When the optional Network Scanner/
Email Module, Hard Disk Drive, Main
Memory and Image Memory are installed.)
Describes how to scan, send an Email.
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.
Accessories
Operating Instructions (For Setting Up)
This manual contains essential information for setting
up the machine.
Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations)
This manual contains essential information for proper
operation of the machine.
It describes basic Copy, Print, Facsimile/Internet Fax,
Scan/Email, and other functions.
For a more detailed explanation of each function, please
refer to the Operating Instruction manuals included on
two CD-ROM as illustrated below.
Operating Instructions CD
Contains manuals with detailed information for Copy,
Facsimile/Internet Fax, Scan/Email Functions, Function
Parameters and User Authentication.
Document Management System CD
Contains the PDMS Application Software, and manuals
with detailed information for the Print function, and
PDMS Application software.

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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
Indicated 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, soft buttons on the Touch Panel are
depicted as "xxx".
Ex:
Press the Start key and select "More Menus".

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features
Basic Operation Procedure ..................................................................................................... 6
Selecting the Color Mode ........................................................................................................ 8
Full Color Mode................................................................................................ “Full Color” 9
Black Mode ............................................................................................................. “Black” 9
2 Color Mode...................................................................................................... “2 Color” 10
1 Color Mode...................................................................................................... “1 Color” 12
New Color Registration ..............................................................................“Add Custom” 14
Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the Density................................................................ 16
Registering Quality Preset.......................................................................................... “Save” 18
Using Quality Preset................................................................................................. “Recall” 20
Quality Adjusting.................................................................................................................... 22
Background ................................................................................“Background Removal” 24
BleedThrough......................................................................“BleedThrough Prevention” 25
Color Tone ............................................................................................................... “Tint” 26
Contrast............................................................................................................ “Contrast” 27
Image Sharpness ......................................................................................... “Sharpness” 28
Saturation...................................................................................................... “Saturation” 29
Color Balance..........................................................................................“Color Balance” 30
Proof Copying......................................................................................................“Proof Set” 31
Confirming the Selected Copy Features................................................. “Confirm Settings” 32
Storing a Job in Memory................................................................................. “Preset Jobs” 33
Recalling a Preset Job Stored in Memory ............................................................................. 34
Checking the Waiting to Copy Job .............................................................. “Output Queue” 35
Displaying a List of All Jobs .............................................................................................. 35
Displaying a List of Copy Jobs .......................................................................................... 35
Deleting Copy Jobs ........................................................................................................... 36
Completion Notice ............................................................................... “Completion Notice” 37
Chapter 2 More Menus Features
2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................... “2-Sided / Original->Copy” 38
Basic Operation for the 2-Sided Copy Mode..................................................................... 38
Copying 2-Sided original(s) Onto two separate sheets.........................................“2 -> 1” 39
Copying Facing Page Original to Two Separate Sheets..................................... “2 Page” 40
From 1-Sided Originals to 2-Sided Copies using Saddle Stitch (Booklet) .........“Booklet” 41
Copying Mixed Size Originals from the ADF.........................................“Multi-Size Feed” 43
Copying Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from the ADF......... “Job Build and SADF” 45
Sort Mode....................................................................................................... “Sort / Finish” 47
Zoom Mode ................................................................................................ “Zoom / Effects” 49

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Variable Ratios ......................................................................................................“Zoom” 49
Auto-Zoom....................................................................................................“Auto Zoom” 51
Effect Modes.......................................................................................................................... 53
Setting a Blank Edge..............................................................................................“Edge” 53
Eliminate Dark Inner Binding Shadows ..................................................................“Book” 55
Shift Image to Right, Left, Up or Down................................................................“Margin” 56
Copying with Stamping................................................................................... “Stamping” 58
Centering........................................................................................................“Centering” 68
Image Repeat.......................................................................................... “Image Repeat” 69
Insertion Modes ................................................................................... “Insertion / Overlay” 70
Add a Cover Page to Copies................................................................................ “Cover” 70
Inserts Blank/Copied Pages Between Copies ........................................“Page Insertion” 72
Inserts Blank Pages Between Transparency Film.............. “Transparency Interleaving” 74
Overlay Modes....................................................................................................................... 76
Overlaying an Image Onto the Copies .............................................................. “Overlay” 76
Overlay Copying with Registered Image ................................................. “Form Overlay” 80
File Edit..............................................................................................................“File Edit” 82
Chapter 3 Other Features
Making Copies with the ADF Opened.................................................................................... 86
Skyshot Mode.................................................................................................................... 86
Manual Skyshot Mode....................................................................................................... 87
Reserving the Next Copy Job While the Current Copy Job is Progressing ........................... 88
Interrupt the Current Copy Jobs to Make an Urgent Copy .................................................... 89
Chapter 4 Appendix
Combined Copy Functions .................................................................................................... 90
Glossary................................................................................................................................. 92

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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features
Chapter 1
Basic Menu Features
Basic Operation Procedure
The machine automatically detects the original(s), and decides on which Copy Size, Black & White or
Color Copy Mode to use. If the detection fails, manually set the settings.
1 Place original(s).
zIf Placing Originals (Copy) in the
Operating Instructions (For Basic
Operations) of provided booklet.
2 Press the Copy key if set in other
function mode.
3 Select the required settings if
necessary.
zOriginal Size and Copy Size are
automatically selected as original.
zIf the orientation of the original and the copy
paper are different, the original is copied
automatically rotating the image.
zFor more details of Basic Menu screen, refer
to the Basic Menu Features (see page 6).
zWhen setting the more features, refer to the
More Menus Features (see page 38).
Ex: 2-Sided Copy, Sort/Finish, Zoom/
Effects, etc.
4 Enter the desired number of copies.
(Up to 999)
zWhen you input 4 to 8 digits number with the
optional Fax Communication Board
installed, the machine will interpret this as a
telephone number and the display changes
to Fax screen.
Face Up. Up to 70 sheets (20 lb).
Face Down. Align with top left
corner. Close ADF.

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5 Press the Start key.
zWhen copying from the Platen Glass, place
the next original and follow the instructions
described on the touch panel display.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key
to return to the initial screen of the current
active mode.

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Selecting the Color Mode
You can either copy in the machine selected color mode, or you can change to the color mode manually.
zThe default color mode can be changed. Refer to Copier Settings (For Key Operator) in the Operating
Instructions (For Function Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM.
zThe color mode settings will return to standard settings under the following conditions.
-If the power is turned OFF.
-If the Reset key is pressed.
1 Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the
Operating Instructions (For Basic
Operations) of provided booklet.
2 Press the Copy key if set in other
function mode.
3 Select “Quality Adj.”.
4 Select the desired Color Mode, and
then select “OK”.
5 Enter the desired number of copies.
6 Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key
to return to the initial screen of the current
active mode.
Full color Monochrome
•Auto:
The color original is copied in Full
Color, and the monochrome
original is copied in Black & White
by automatically detecting the
original's color.
•Black (Monochrome) (see page 9)
•Full Color (see page 9)
•2 Color (see page 10)
•1 Color (see page 12)

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Full Color Mode
Color original can be copied in Full Color.
1 Select “Full Color”, and then select
“OK”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
zFor the following procedure, refer to steps 5
to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page
8).
Black Mode
Color and Monochrome originals can be copied
in Black & White.
1 Select “Black”, and then select “OK”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
zFor the following procedure, refer to steps 5
to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page
8).
Full Color
Full Color
Black & White

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2 Color Mode
Color original can be copied in 2 Colors, which can be achieved by using Black & another specified
color.
The specified color can be selected from the basic colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan),
and registered colors.
When 2 Color Mode is selected, Original Type setting is not available.
1 Select “2 Color”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
2 Select “Change Color”.
zThe color and the specified name are
displayed.
3 Select a color from the basic colors or
custom colors, and then select “OK”.
 When selecting a color from the basic colors.
 When selecting a color from the custom colors.
z When registering the custom color, refer to
New Color Registration (see page 14) .
Ex: When copying a Full Color original in
Cyan and Black.

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4 Select “OK”.
Ex: "Green" is selected.
zFor the following procedure, refer to steps 5
to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page
8).

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1 Color Mode
Color and Monochrome originals can be copied in one specified color.
The color can be selected from the basic colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan), or from
the registered colors.
zWhen 1 Color Mode is selected, Original Type setting is not available.
1 Select “1 Color”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of
Selecting the Color Mode (see page 8).
2 Select “Change Color”.
zThe color and the specified name are
displayed.
3 Select a color from the basic colors or
custom colors, and then select “OK”.
 When selecting a color from the basic colors.
 When selecting a color from the custom colors.
zWhen registering the custom color, refer to
New Color Registration (see page 14).
Ex: Copying a Full Color original in Cyan.
Ex: Copying a Monochrome original in Cyan.

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4 Select “OK”.
Ex: "Green" is selected.
zFor the following procedure, refer to steps 5
to 6 of Selecting the Color Mode (see page
8).

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New Color Registration
1 Select “Add Custom”.
zTo display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 2 of
2 Color Mode (see page 10).
2 Select any button without a registered
color name, and then select “OK”.
When the registered color is changed.
Select the registered color name button, and
then select “OK”.
3 Adjust the color level of Cyan,
Magenta and/or Yellow colors.
zThe total combined color level of “Cyan”,
“Magenta” and “Yellow” should be 240% or
less.
4 Check the adjusted color, and then
select “OK”.
Color Ratio
Color

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5 Input the original color name with the
keyboard, and then select “OK”.
zUp to 20 characters.
zFor instructions on how to enter characters,
refer to Using the Keyboard in the
Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM.
6 Confirm the registered color, and then
select "OK".

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Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the
Density
When selecting the original type.
When adjusting the copy density.
zOriginal Type setting is not available when the 2 Color, or 1 Color mode is selected.
zThe default setting of “Original Type” can be changed. Refer to Copier Settings (For Key Operator) in the
Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM.
1 Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the
Operating Instructions (For Basic
Operations) of provided booklet.
2 Press the Copy key if set in other
function mode.
3 Select “Quality Adj.”.
4 Select the Original Type.
Text Text/Photo Photo Other Types
Decreased density Increased densityLighter Darker

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5 Adjust the density using “Lighter” or
“Darker”, and then select “OK”.
6 Enter the desired number of copies.
7 Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key
to return to the initial screen of the current
active mode.
Text Select when copying text without
any pictures.
“Printed”:
Original full of printed characters.
“Pencil”:
Original written with pencil to
make them darker.
Text/
Photo
Select when copying the original
mixed with text and pictures.
“Photo Paper”:
“LaserPrinted”:
“Commercial”:
Ex: Brochure
Photo Select when copying photos.
“Photo Paper”:
Photos printed on paper.
“LaserPrinted”:
Photos printed by laser printer.
“Commercial”:
Photos on printed material.
Ex: Brochure
Other
Types
Select when copying the following
types of originals.
“Map”:
“TracingPaper”:
Use when original is thin, select
this mode to prevent copying the
image on the backside.
“NewsPaper”:
Use when background color is not
white (Ex: Newspaper).
Lighter Each time it is selected, the density
level is decreased, and the printed
color becomes lighter.
Darker Each time it is selected, the density
level is increased, and the printed
color becomes darker.

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Registering Quality Preset
You can set your favorite setting by registering Quality Preset. A Maximum of 5 presets can be saved.
The following quality settings can be registered in Quality Preset.
• Auto, Black, Full Color, 2 Color or 1 Color
• Original Type
• Density
More Settings
• Background Removal
• BleedThrough Prevention
•Tint
• Contrast
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Color Balance
When using Quality Preset, refer to Using Quality Preset (see page 20).
1 Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the
Operating Instructions (For Basic
Operations) of provided booklet.
2 Press the Copy key if set in other
function mode.
3 Select “Quality Adj.”.
4 Select quality settings.
5 Select “Save”.

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6 Select a Quality Preset button, and
then select “OK”.
When registering new Quality Preset.
Select Quality Preset button where no title is
available.
When updating the registered Quality
Preset.
Select a registered Quality Preset button.
7 Input any Quality Preset name, and
then select “OK”.
zRegistration will not be permitted without
assigning a name.
zUp to 20 characters.
zFor instructions on how to enter characters,
refer to Using the Keyboard in the
Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM.
8 Select “ OK ”.
9 Enter the desired number of copies.
10 Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key
to return to the initial screen of the current
active mode.

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Using Quality Preset
You can recall the registered quality settings by using the following procedures.
To register image quality settings in Quality Preset, refer to the Registering Quality Preset (see page 18).
1 Place original(s).
zRefer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the
Operating Instructions (For Basic
Operations) of provided booklet.
2 Press the Copy key if set in other
function mode.
3 Select “Quality Adj .”.
4 Select “Recall”.
5 Select a Quality Preset button, and
then select “OK”.
The selected Quality Preset settings are
reflected.
6 Select “OK”.
7 Enter the desired number of copies.
8 Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key
to return to the initial screen of the current
active mode.