Panasonic Check Pnnting Accountant KX-RC105 User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Check Printing AccountantTM
MODEL NO. KX-RC105
PiMse read before using.

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Check Pnnting Accountant
KX-RC105
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicaticns
However, there is no guarantee (hat interference will not occur in aparticular
installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures
Reonent or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an expenenced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must
use only shielded interfacing cables when connecting to computer or
penpheral Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the users authonty to operate
CAUTION: AC ADAPTOR (KX-WZ4) IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
Caution, since your Check Printing Accountant has been designed to hold
your personal checks, you should be as careful as you would be of your
checkbook If you should lose your Check Printing Accountant, be sure to
notify your bank as to Ihe numbers of the losl checks
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NOTICE
Panasonic strongly recommends that separate permanent wntten
records be kept of all important data Data may be lost or altered in
virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances
Panasonic assumes no responsibility For data lost or otherwise
rendered unusable for any reason, including without limitation, defect,
repair, improper use, battery replacement, use after the specified
battery life has eMpired, or any other reason See limited warranty for
details
Panasonic assumes no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for financial
losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use, loss or
misuse ol this product
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE
It IS recommended that you periodically print the content of the
memory of your Chech Printing Accountant, so that you will have a
permanent record in the event of any unexpected memory loss
The senal number of this unit may be found on the upper label located on the
back side
Wnte this number below and keep this book along with your proof of
purchase to serve as a permanent record of your purchase or for future
reference
MODEL NO KX-HC105
SERIAL NO
NAME OF DEALER
ADDRESS OF DEALER
DATE OF PURCHASE
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Enjoy the Convenient Functions of Your
Check Printing Accountant! (CPA)
CHECK Function
Hand-wnting acheck is no longer necessary
Enter the necessary data and CPA prints the check CPA also balances your
checking account
CARD Function
Whenever you pay with acredit card enter the data and CPA adds up the
amount of each credit card payment

Enjoy the Convenient Functions of Your
Check Printing Accountant! (CPA)
CASH Function
When paying in cash enter the data
CALCULATION Function
Use CPA as apocket calculator
ADDRESS LIST Function
Use CPA as an address directory

Accessories
Make sure thai Ihe following accessories are included with CPA.
AC adaptor (p. 12) one Paper roll (p. 7B) one
Template (p. 26) one Paper feeder (p. 79) one
Printed material
Operating instructions one
Payee list card
(found on the back .
of CPA) one
Quick start guide
Sample sheet ..
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three
Important!
Before using, remove the protective sheet from CPA.
ProtectlvB sheet

Table of Contents
Page
Precautions 8
Chapter 1Before Using 9
Chapter 2Preparation 15
Chapter 3CHECK Function 21
Chapter 4CARD Function 49
Chapter 5CASH Function 59
Chapter 6CALCULATOR Function 65
Chapter 7ADDRESS LIST Function 69
Chapter 8REPORT Function 77
Chapter 9Other Functions .93
Chapter 10Transferring Data to Another CPA Unit 101
Chapter 11 General Information 109
Chapter 12 Appendix 119

Precautions
Do not keep CPA in your back pocket as
it may break when you sit down
Do not drop or jar CPA
Do not place CPA where it will be eMposed to
direct sunlight or heat, especially in an
automobile
To prevent electnc shock, do not remove any
screws
Your stared data may be erased
Use only asoft, dry cloth to clean CPA
Water or cleaning fluids may damage the case
relectronic circuitry
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Chapter 1
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Before Using 1
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Part Names 10
Front view 10
Printer parts 10
Keyboard 11
Power Supply 12
From liousehold AC 12
Using the recliargeable Ni-Cd
battery 12
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Part Names
Front view
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Jack cover
DC IN Jack
(P 12)
Interface connector
(P 103)
Power switch
(P 16)
Upper cover
Display
Keyboard
(P 11)
Bottom cover knob
Bottom cover
Printer parts
(Bottom side)
Reset switch
(P 17)
Lid sensor
Paper sensor
Pnnter
Ribbon cassette
(P 113)
Platen
Bottom cover
Guide tabs (p 35)
Check storage area (p 36)
Ni-Cd battery (p 12)
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Part Names
Keyboard
I-unction keys
'CHECK key (p 21)
CARD key (p 49)
CASH key (p 59)
CALC key (p 65)
ADDRESS key {p 69)
PRINT key (p 37)
ENTER key
Cursor keys: To move the cursor
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Figure keys: To enter numencal values
Calculation keys: Used for calculations
Sub function keys
CODE key To enter special functions,
combined with other keys (p 123)
SPACE key To enter aspace
FIND key (p 43)
RECON key (p 45)
REPORT key (p 77)
SETUP key To begin setting up functions
DONE key To finish an operation and to return
to the initial display (current time)
DELETE key To delete aletter/number
under the cursor
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Power Supply
CPA has two power sources:
Household AC (AC 12D V)
Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery (built-in CPA)
AC adaptor (KX-WZ4)
CAUTION:
Use only the supplied AC adaptor.
Other adaptors may damage CPA.
Using the rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
When connected to household AC as Illustrated above, the built-in Ni-Cd
battery automatically charges itself.
Afull battery charge requires about three (3) hours.
After charging, disconnect the AC adaptor From CPA and the AC outlet.
CPA can now be operated From battery power.
The printing capability of the fully charged battery is about 50 sheets for
check printing or about 35 pages for report printing at 25°C (77T).
For "Showing Remaining Battery Power", refer to p. 94.
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Power Supply
Notes about the rechargeable battery:
Before inibal use, or use after along penad of time (about 6months),
recharge CPA for about three (3) hours
When the display shows "WEAK NI-CD BATTERY" several sheets of check
can be pnnted but recharge CPA soon
When the display shows "RECHARGE NI-CD BATTERY" CPA will not pnnl
Recharge CPA soon
When the display shows "INSERT AC ADAPTOR", the keys will not
function Recharge CPA soon
Repetitive short-term recharging and discharging makes the battery life
shorter than usual and/or the remaining battery power may be shown
incorrectly To solve it, continue operating CPA until the display shows
"WEAK NI-CD BATTERY" then recharge it For about 30 minutes after the
display shows "WEAK NI-CD BATTERY", CPA refreshes the battery
auLomatically Dunng it, recharging battery is not possible Recharge CPA for
about three (3) hours including above refreshing penod of time
•The battery drains excessively when used under unusually high or lew
temperature Also, when CPA is left in an automobile for along penod of
lime the battery will weaken and Ihe battery life shortens Use CPA within
an appropnate temperature range of 5°C (4rF) lo35°C (95T)
If CPA remains unused for several months or more, the remaining battery
power shows incorrectly The battery has become inactive Continue
operating CPA until the display shows "WEAK NI-CD BATTERY" Recharge
the battery for about three (3) hours
When you find the pnntable number of checks reduced after repetitive
recharging, the battery life is exhausted Purchase anew battery pack
(KX-RC30) from your dealer
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Power Supply
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable jC^^
At the end of it's useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream Check Nl-Cd
with your local solid waste officials for details in
^your area for recycling options or proper disposal
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Chapter 2
Preparation |
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Connecting CPA to Household AC 16
Turning On/Turning Off CPA 16
Resetting CPA 17
Setting the Clocl< 19
Adjusting Display Contrast 20
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Connecting CPA to Household AC
Before operating CPA conned it to the household AC outlet (AC 120 V) with
the AC adaptor for about three (3) hours in order to charge the battery. (While
charging you can operate CPA. However, it will take longer for it to charge.)
Turning On/Turning Off CPA
To turn on CPA, slide the power switch in the direction of the arrow for about one
(1) second, until the display appears.
To turn off CPA, slide the power switch again in the same direction until the
display disappears.
Power switch
Auto shut-off function
If CPA is not in operation for more than 5minutes while using battery power,
it automatically shuts off to prevent battery drainage.
Turn the power switch on again to resume using CPA.
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Resetting CPA
Before using CPA for the first time, resetting is necessary
to clear the memory.
1,Be sure that the power is ON.
Open the upper cover by pulling the tab up gently.
2•Open the bottom cover by sliding the bottom cover knob to the right.
3.While pressing fPONE).
press the reset switch inside
the bottom compartment of CPA with a
sharp object like the point of apen.
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Resetting CPA
4, After pressing thereset switch,
release [DONE].
The display will show:
5. Close the bottom cover.
(Press the "PRESS" mark.)
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7. Press [ENTER].
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WAIT
after afew seconds
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CAUTION: This operation clears the memory.
After it, the remaining battery power will be
Incorrectly displayed. Recharge CPA for about
three (3) hours.
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Setting the Clock
Before using CPA for the first time, set the clock.
Example; Setting "January 28, 1993, 10:30 AM ".
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Operation
setup]
To select "DATE" press
ENTER
Enter month, day. and year.
Example:
(enter
Enter the hour and minute(s).
Example:
000
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To select "AM" or "PM" press
To return to SETUP menu
press [enter .
QTo return to initial display
press [done
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iATE CHECK CARD
CONTRAST MORE i
DATE: El/01/93
TIME: 12:00 AM
DATE: 01/28/d3]
TIME: 12:00 AM
•Calendar runs from 1992 to
2091.
DATE: 01/28/93
TIME: B^:00 AM
DATE: 01/28/93
TIME: \0'M AM
DATE: 01/28/93
TIME: 10:30 ^/PM
DATE: 01/28/93
TIME: 10:30 ®VI/PM
SATE CHECK CARD
CONTRAST MORE i
JAN. 28, 1993 THU
10:30:03 AM
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Setting the Clock
Correct mistakes either before or after entering numt)ers/letters.
•If you find amistake before pressing [ENTER),press f<] /fFI. then
write the new entry over the old one^
•If you find amistake after pressing [ENTER],press to move up,
then write the new entry over the old one.
•To set the second at "0 ", press (ENTER ]at the minute or AM/PM.
Adjusting Display Contrast
Example: To make the display darker.
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Operation
SETUPJ
To select "CONTRAST" press
Q
[enter)
Select appropriate contrast.
Example:
Press (3 twice.
To return to SETUP menu
press [enter] .
Display/Description
Bate check card
CONTRAST MORE i
DATE CHECK CARD
[Contrast more i
LCD contrast
LIGHT DARK
LCD CONTRAST
LIGHT DARK
>To make the display lighter,
press O-
DATE CHECK CARD
{CONTRAST MORE i
To return to initial display press
[done^ .
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10:35:00 AM
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