Panasonic Workio DP-C405 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 Copier)
Model No. DP-C405 / C305 / C265

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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
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-ROMs 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 Panasonic Document Management
System Application software, and manuals with detailed
information for the Print function and Panasonic
Document Management System Application software.
Operating Instructions CD
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.
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.
Document Management System CD
Print Function
Describes how to print with color and
change the default printer settings, and
describes the course of action to take
when a problem message appears, etc.
Application Software
Describes how to use the application
software.
Ex: Panafax Desktop, Fax Driver, Quick
Image Navigator, Device Monitor/
Device Explorer, Network Config/
Add 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 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........................................ “Quality Adj.”16
Registering Quality Preset.........................................................................................“Save”18
Using Quality Preset............................................................................................... “Recall”20
Quality Adjusting........................................................................................ “More Settings”22
Background Removal............................................................... “Background Removal”24
BleedThrough Prevention ................................................. “BleedThrough Prevention”25
Tint ..........................................................................................................................“Tint”26
Contrast.......................................................................................................... “Contrast”27
Sharpness ...................................................................................................“Sharpness”28
Saturation.................................................................................................... “Saturation”29
Color Balance........................................................................................“Color Balance”30
Proof Copying.................................................................................................... “Proof Set”32
Confirming/Editing the Selected Copy Features................................... “Confirm Settings”33
Storing a Job in Memory................................................................................“Preset Jobs”34
Recalling a Preset Job Stored in Memory ........................................................................... 35
Checking the Waiting to Copy Job ............................................................ “Output Queue”36
Displaying a List of All Jobs ............................................................................................ 36
Displaying a List of Copy Jobs ........................................................................................ 36
Deleting Copy Jobs ......................................................................................................... 37
Completion Notice ............................................................................. “Completion Notice”38
Chapter 2 More Menus Features
2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................. “2-Sided / Original->Copy”40
Basic Operation for the 2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................... 40
Copying 2-Sided Original(s) onto Two Separate Sheets .....................................“2 -> 1”41
Copying Facing Page Original to Two Separate Sheets................................... “2 Page”42
From 1-Sided Originals to 2-Sided Copies Using Saddle Stitch (Booklet)....... “Booklet”43
Copying Mixed Size Originals from the ADF.......................................“Multi-Size Feed”45
Copying Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from the ADF ........“Job Build and SADF”47
Sort Mode..................................................................................................... “Sort / Finish”50

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Zoom Mode............................................................................................... “Zoom / Effects”52
Variable Ratios .................................................................................................... “Zoom”52
Auto Zoom..................................................................................................“Auto Zoom”54
Effect Modes............................................................................................. “Zoom / Effects”56
Setting a Blank Edge............................................................................................ “Edge”56
Eliminating Dark Inner Binding Shadows .............................................................“Book”58
Shifting Image to Right, Left, Up, or Down ........................................................ “Margin”59
Copying Mirror Image......................................................................................... “Mirror”61
Copying with Stamping..................................................................................“Stamping”62
Centering...................................................................................................... “Centering”71
Image Repeat........................................................................................ “Image Repeat”72
Copying Inverse Image..................................................................................... “Inverse”73
Insertion Modes ................................................................................... “Insertion/Overlay”74
Adding a Cover Page to Copies ..........................................................................“Cover”74
Inserting Blank/Copied Pages Between Copies ................................... “Page Insertion”76
Inserting Blank Pages Between Transparency Films ....... “Transparency Interleaving”78
Overlay Modes..................................................................................................................... 80
Overlaying an Image onto the Copies ..............................................................“Overlay”80
Overlay Copying with Registered Image ................................................“Form Overlay”83
File Edit............................................................................................................“File Edit”85
Chapter 3 Other Features
Making Copies with the ADF Opened.................................................................................. 90
Digital Skyshot Mode....................................................................................................... 90
Manual Skyshot Mode..................................................................................................... 91
Reserving the Next Copy Job while the Current Copy Job is Progressing .... “Reverse a Job”92
Interrupt the Current Copy Jobs to Make an Urgent Copy .................................................. 93
Chapter 4 Appendix
Combined Copy Functions .................................................................................................. 94
Index .................................................................................................................................... 96

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Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features
Chapter 1
Basic Menu Features
Basic Operation Procedure
The machine automatically detects original(s) and decides on the Copy Size and Color mode to use. If
the detection fails, manually set the settings.
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 the machine is
set to other function mode.
3 Select the required settings if
necessary.
zThe original size is detected and a
corresponding Copy Size is automatically
selected.
zIf the orientation of original does not match
the orientation of copy paper, the image of
original is rotated automatically and copied.
zWhen copying 8.5" x 11" size originals,
selecting 8.5" x 11" for the Copy Size
accelerates the continuous copying speed.
If the orientation is not the same for both
settings, the copied image is automatically
rotated by 90 degrees.
zFor more details of the Basic Menu screen,
refer to Basic Menu Features (see pages 8
to 38).
zWhen setting other features, refer to More
Menus Features (see pages 40 to 88).
Ex: 2-Sided Copy, Sort / Finish, Zoom/
Effects, etc.
Face up. Up to 100 sheets (20 lb/
Letter)
Face down. Align with top left
corner. Close ADF.

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4 Enter the desired number of copies.
(Up to 999)
zWhen inputting a number (4 to 8 digits) with
the optional Fax Communication Board
installed, the machine automatically
interprets it as a telephone number,
switches to the Fax mode, and displays the
Number Pad screen.
zThe number of digits interpreted as a fax
number can be set from 4 to 8 digits in the
Function Parameter “118 Fax Function
Detect” (Fax/Email Settings > Fax
Parameters). For more details, refer to Fax/
Email Settings in the Operating Instructions
(For Function Parameters) of provided CD-
ROM.
5 Press the Start key.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key to
return to the initial screen of the currently active
mode.

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Selecting the Color Mode
You can copy in the Color mode selected by the machine, or select the Color mode manually.
zThe default Color mode settings can be changed. Refer to Copier Settings (Key Operator Mode) in the
Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
zThe manually selected Color mode settings will return to the default settings under the following conditions.
- If the Reset key is pressed.
- If Auto Reset Time interval has lapsed (default = 1 min).
- If the power is turned OFF.
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 the machine is
set to 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 currently active
mode.
Full color Monochrome
Full Color
Monochrome
2 Color
1 Color
Monochrome
1 Color
Ex: Full Color
•Auto:
The color original is copied in Full
Color and the monochrome
original is copied in black and
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 and 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 Full Color
Black & White
Black & White
Black & White

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2 Color Mode
Color original can be copied in 2 colors, which can be achieved by using black and another specified
color.
The specified color can be selected from the basic colors (red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, and cyan)
and the registered colors.
zWhen the 2 Color mode is selected, the Original Type setting selection 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
zWhen registering a 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, and cyan) and the
registered colors.
zWhen the 1 Color mode is selected, the Original Type setting selection 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 a 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 color
name registered, and then select
“OK”.
When changing the registered color
Select the registered color name button, and
then select “OK”.
3 Adjust the color level of Cyan,
Magenta, and Yellow colors.
zThe created new color can be confirmed
with the Color Sample Indicator in real time.
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
Color Sample Indicator

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5 Enter 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) of provided CD-ROM.
6 Confirm the registered color, and then
select “OK”.

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Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the
Density
Select the original type corresponding to your documents.
Adjust the copy density according to your requirements.
zThe Original Type setting selection is not available when the 2 Color or 1 Color mode is selected.
zTo change the “Original Type” default setting, refer to Copier Settings (Key Operator Mode) in the Operating
Instructions (For Function Parameters) of 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 the machine is
set to 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 currently active
mode.
Text Select when copying text without
any pictures.
“Printed”:
Original full of printed characters
“Pencil”:
Original written with pencil to
make it darker
Text/
Photo
Select when copying originals
containing 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”:
Select when the original is thin to
prevent the image from bleeding
through on the copy.
“NewsPaper”:
Select when the background color
is not white (Ex: Newspaper).
Lighter Each time it is selected, the
density level is decreased,
brightening the printed color.
Darker Each time it is selected, the
density level is increased,
darkening the printed color.

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Registering Quality Preset
Save your favorite quality adjustment setting by registering up to 5 Quality Presets.
The following quality adjustment settings can be registered:
• Auto, Black, Full Color, 2 Color, or 1 Color
• Original Type
•Density
More Settings
• Background Removal
• BleedThrough Prevention
•Tint
•Contrast
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Color Balance
zFor details on how to use the Quality Preset, refer to Using Quality Preset (see page 20).
zThe registered image quality setting is kept until it is overwritten by a new setting.
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 the machine is
set to other function mode.
3 Select “Quality Adj.”.
4 Select the desired quality settings.
5 Select “Save”.

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6 Select a Quality Preset button, and
then select “OK”.
When registering a new Quality Preset
Select an empty Quality Preset button.
When updating a registered Quality
Preset
Select the registered Quality Preset button.
7 Enter the 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) of provided CD-ROM.
8 Select “ OK ”.
9 Enter the desired number of copies.
10 Press the Start key.
Confirm the image quality of the copied
papers.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key to
return to the initial screen of the currently active
mode.

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Using Quality Preset
You can recall the registered quality adjustment settings by the following procedures.
zFor details on how to register image quality adjustment settings into Quality Preset, refer to 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 the machine is
set to 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.
Confirm the image quality of the copied
papers.
zAfter finishing copying, press the Reset key to
return to the initial screen of the currently active
mode.