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Before operating this copier, please read
these instructions completely and keep
this operating guide for future reference.

Operation Chart
Full Size Copying
HM When copying the same size as the original (1:1)
Copy size and copy density are automatically selected
Number of copies
Original
size
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999
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Turn Power 1
Switch On Position orginal Exposure Control
(See page 3) Press Print
* The FP-7718 has only 1 paper drawer/tray
@ Position of the original
@ Face Down on platen and in ADF (FA-A505)
Face Up in 1-ADF (FA-A888)
@ If the original is not positioned properly, a
portion of the original may not be copied
@ For originals smaller than invoice size, align with
center of left original guide and select invoice
(FP-7728/7735)
@ For originals smaller than invoice size, use
invoice key (FP-7718/7722)
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The FP-7718/7722/7728/7735 has functions for power saving while the copier is not in use
If you wish to use this feature, consult your key operator or service technician
Power Consumption Warm Up Time
Energy saver mode
FP-7718/7722 Approximately 85 Wh 30 Seconds
FP-7728 Approximately 105 Wh 30 Seconds
FP-7735 Approximately 130 Wh 30 Seconds
Auto off mode
FP-7718 Approximately 5 Wh 40 Seconds
FP-7722 Approximately 5Wh 50 Seconds
FP-7728/7735 ‘Approximately 5 Wh 70 Seconds

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W) Press the Light key to copy colored background
or Dark key for light image original etc ,
(2) Press the Photo/Auto Select key to copy photos
DARK mm and halftones
AUTO ——@ =
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LIGHT =
Select original size
@) Press Manual key
ma ~The indicator lights up (Manual! mode)
(2) Select original size with Original Size key
® Benefits of Quantum™ Technology:
The FP-7718/7722/7728/7735 features Quantum™ Technology which utilizes an advanced form
of artificial intelligence to ensure optimal copy quality and performance under varying
environmental conditions, from a wide range of originals
@ Paper Drawer/Tray
@ The paper drawer/tray is designed to accommodate invoice, letter, letter R, legal and ledger
size paper To change the paper size, consult your service technician for proper instructions
(See page 22)
(2) The FP-7718 has only 1 paper drawer/tray
NOTE @ Remove stacked copies from the exit tray every 250 sheets
@
When
copying
onto
special
paper,
use
the
sheet
bypass
(Letterhead,
mailing
labels,
transparencies,
etc
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(See
page
16)

Options
Components
\-ADF, Inverting Automatic
Document Feeder (FA-A888)
@ To feed originals automatically
@ For multi-size feeding
@ For duplex copying
@ For 2 in 1 copying
ADF, Automatic Document
Feeder (FA-A505)
@ To feed originals automatically
(See page 30)
10/20 Bin Sorter
(FA-S280/S575/S615/S680)
(See page 31)
@ To sort, group or stack copies
® To staple copies
(FA-S615/S680)
Automatic Duplex Unit
(See page 26)
(FA-MADM6)
@ For duplex copying
3000 Sheet Large Capacity
Cassette (FA-MA301)
@ 3000 sheets
@ System Console (FA-DS72)
HB Commonality of optional accessories @ To increase paper feed sources
(The FP-7728/7735 with options) and capacity
Storage Drawer X 1
@ To increase the number of
paper drawers, an optional
accessory Is needed Consult
your service technician
Upper/middle stage Paper
drawer (FA-MA055)
Lower stage Paper drawer and
mounting kit
The paper drawer/tray Is
designed to accommodate
invoice, letter, letter R, legal
and ledger size paper To
change the paper size,
© YES X NO consult your service
technician for proper
A Combination use possible with mounting kit,
instructions (See page 22)
consult your service technician
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Table of Contents
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Precautions 6
Components ® Control Panel 9
lf Special Effects Panel/Gommunications Monitor 10
Making Copies
Common Features W@ Reduction or Enlargement Copying 12
@ Zoom Copying 13
@ Creative Features (Margin Shift Edge Book 2-Page Copy Mode) 14
i Using the Sheet Bypass 16
Creative Features i OHP Interleaving 17
i Copy Access Program 18
M@ Programming Copy Jobs 19
User Preset W@ User Preset 1 20
i Changing Paper Size, Skyshot Mode 22
User Preset 2 24
@ ADU, Automatic Duplex Unit 26
i }-ADF/ADF 28
@ Sorter 31
Maintenance
Handling @ Adding Paper a 36
M@ Adding Toner 38
W@ Removing a Paper Misfeed 40
Checking i Troubleshooting 48
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FP-7718/7722/7728/7735, FA-A505/A888 50
FA-S280/S575/S615/S680 51
FA-DS72, FA-MA301/MADM6 52
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Precautions
@ Do not look directly at exposure lamp when
copying
@ Do not turn the power switch off or open the front
panel during copying
@ Do not drop paper clips or other metal objects into
the copier
M@ Store toner, developer and paper in cool areas
with low humidity
@ High quality paper of 16 Ibs - 24 lbs (15 — 30 Ibs
via sheet bypass) may be used
@ For optimum performance, it is recommended that
only Panasonic Brand supplies be used tn the
copier
Ventilation
@ The copier should be installed in a well-ventilated
area, to minimize the ozone density tn the air
@ The FP-7718/7722/7728/7735 power consumption
is 15 kW A properly wired (with ground),
dedicated, 15 A, 120 V AC outlet is required Do
not use an extension cord

Taeseliferiteyal
The copier should not be installed in areas with the
following conditions
Extremely high or low temperature and humidity
Ambient conditions
Temperature 50°F — 86°F
Relative humidity 30% — 80%
Area where temperature and humidity can change
rapidiy
Direct exposure to sunlight
Directly in air conditioning flow
In areas of high dust concentration
In areas of poor ventilation
In areas with chemical fume concentration
In areas with extreme vibration
With unstable or uneven conditions (floors, etc )
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area ts likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his/her own expense
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to
operate this device
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Energy Star
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The FP-7718, 7722, 7728, & 7735 copiers comply with Tier 2 of the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Energy Star Program This voluntary program specifies certain energy consumption
and usage standards for coprers The FP-7718, 7722, 7728, & 7735 will automatically “power
down” after a specified period of non-use The use of these Energy Star compliant copiers will
reduce energy consumption and ultimately benefit the environment
The default functions can be adjusted depending on your office requirements Please see
your authorized Panasonic copier dealer for more details

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Recall Key
To recall the number of
copies selected during
a copy run
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Communications
Monitor
(See page 11}
Original Size
Keys
Special Effects Copy Size Keys Quantity Keys Print Key
Panel (See page 12)
(See page 10)
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Energy Saver Key ® Press to select the energy saver mode while the copter !s not in
use
@ Press Energy Saver key again, to cancel and make copies
interrupt Key
(2)
Reset Key Press to reset all features to initial power-on state
Clear/Stop Key Press to stop copy run or clear copy count in display
@ Press Interrupt key, then indicator will light
Make other copy job
@ Press Interrupt key again to continue origina! job
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Multi-Size Feeding
@ Using i-ADF
Original Count
(FP-7722/7728/7735)
@ Using i-ADF and ADU
Duplexing mode selection
2in 1 mode
(FP-7722/7728/7735)
@ Using ADU
2:1 Copy
@ Using i-ADF
2-Page copy/2 in 1 mode
selection
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PAPER TRAY @ LEGAL 9
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Indicator Refer to No Indicator
Adding
Message
Display
Paper ae (FP-7728/7738)
Toner P 38 (7) | Indicates procedures
Staple (FP-7718/7722) P3334)" |, P
unctions, maintenance, etc ;
Replacing
Waste Toner Bottle P 39
Reduction (8) | Exposure Indicator P3
Enlargement (9) | Paper Size Indicator ——
Service Call Paper Drawer/Tray Indicator
Lights up when it’s time for —— (=)
route Malmenance (i) | Paper misfeed location (e) P 40
Paper Misfeed P 40 - 47 Mode Select Indicator
Copy Count Display 12) Slanle oon P 32
Sort
(6) | Indicates number of copies, —— Grou
zoom ratio and error code bees
Keys Refer to No Keys Refer to
Manual Key P 3 Exposure Control (LIGHT) P'3
Paper Drawer/Tray
Mode Select Key P 32
PHOTO/AUTO | P3
Exposure Control (DARK) | P3

Reduction or Enlargement Copying
When copying with prosct ratios
@ There are 5 preset reduction and 4 preset enlargement modes.
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Position Original size Select the copy size Number of Press Print
original (FP-7718/7722) (Landscape for letter size) copies
Example: Reduction
Original size Copy size
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The correct ratio is automatically selected.
Original size (%)
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@ Part of the image may be deleted if the direction of the original and copy paper do not
correspond.
® lf a different paper size is desired, press the Paper Drawer/Tray Select key.
When Copy Size key is pressed, the ratio will return to preset position.
NOTE
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To
reset
reduction
or
enlargement
copying,
press
Reset
key.

Zoom Copying
When copying with variable zoom ratios
@ A zoom ratio can be selected from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
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Select
Original
size
Select
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Number
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zoom
ratio
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copies
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Zoom Copying
Copying
Press and hold the Zoom Down or Zoom Up
key
(Increase tn 1% increments )
UP For enlargement
DOWN _ For reduction
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Zoom
ratio
indication
(See
page
11)
FP-7718/7722
Copy
count
display
FP-7728/7735
Message
display
ATTENTION
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If
a
different
paper
size
is
desired,
press
the
Paper
Drawer/Tray
Select
key
When
Copy
Size
key
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pressed,
the
ratio
will
return
to
preset
position
NOTE @ To reset zoom copying, press Reset key
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Creative Features
Margin/Edge
(I) Margin Shift Mode Edge Mode
Shifts image to right Creates a blank edge
The margin ts initially set at 10 mm The edge width ts initially set at 5 O mm
Range can be set from 2 5 mm to 97 5mm Range can be set from 5 0 mm to 95 mm
in2 5mm increments in5 0 mm increments
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Position Press Margin Orginal size Copy size Press Print
Original
or
Edge
key
(FP-7718/7722)
Number
of
copies
Adjusting the width of void area
Margin
@ Platen
Margin Key
in25mm
increments
Edge Key Sa DOWN
In5O0mm
increments (y)
NOTE ® |f Margin shift mode cuts off right side of image, use Margin reduction mode (95%,
93% or 91%} to create a margin (See page 21)
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Book Mode 2-Page Copy Mode
Eliminates dark inner binding shadows
Book mode Is initially set at 20 mm Range can Copying two facing pages
be set from 25 mm to 97 5mm in2 5mm of a ledger size original on
increments two separate letter size sheets
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Position Press Book Original Copy size Number of Press Print
original oF 2-Page size (Reduction or Enlargement) copies
Copy key = (FP-7718/7722)
Adjusting the width of void area (Book)
Ledger size original
Center book
by length
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according to
center marks
In25mm
increments
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Onginal Guides = Book mark
NOTE
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Margin,
edge
and
book
modes
When
adjusting
the
width
of
void
area,
press
and
hold
the
Margin,
Edge
or
Book key then press the Zoom Up or Zoom Down key
@ To reset each mode, press the Edge, Margin, Book key again or Reset key
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Using the Sheet Bypass
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M@ For 2-sided copying or to copy on letterhead, mailing labels,
transparencies and odd-size paper, etc., or to use bypass as an
additional paper source.
Position original
Select original size (FP-7718/7722)
Open sheet bypass
Puil out bypass tray until it stops
@) Place approximately 50 sheets of
paper
(r7—be not fill above
Insert the paper unt! it stops
First copy side up
(2) Adjust the side guides
Incorrect adjustment may cause
paper to wrinkle, misfeed or skew
Side Guides
Press Print
NOTE @ The bypass has priority over the paper drawers/trays The copter automatically
selects the sheet bypass when paper Is placed in the empty bypass tray
@ Some types of mailing labels and transparency film may damage your machine
Please contact your service provider for advice regarding non-standard paper types

OHP interleaving
Inserting paper between Non Copied (Blank) Paper | Copied Paper
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OHP
Place
OHP
Position
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size
Press
Print
interleaving
(Sheet
Bypass)
original
(FP-7718/7722)
mode
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Press OHP interleaving key
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Copied Paper
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Using the Sheet Bypass
OHP interleaving

Copy Access Program
@ This feature allows the monitoring of up to 100 (50: FP-7718/7722)
individual departments, etc., when activated UO will appear in the copy
count display.
Access Key
(FP-7728/7735)
Making a copy.
Check total copy usage of
all departments.
Check total copy usage of
a specific department.
Reset Key
Input the ID number
(3 digit)
Message Display Copy Count Display
(ID number will indicate )
@ Input the ID number
(2) Make copy
@) Press Reset key to return to UO
(1) Press Access key
(2) Check display
Example 5,678 copies
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FP-7728/7735
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count
all
dept
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5678
(3) Press Reset key to return to UO
@ Input the ID number
(2) Press Access key
Example Department code=1
1,234 copies
FP-7728/7735 | Copy count by dept
01 = 1234
(3) Press Reset key to return to UO
NOTE @ The copy access program must be set-up by the service technician
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Programming Copy Jobs
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Mi Two copy jobs can be programmed in memory (M1 or M2) for recall at a
later time.
(m)@(m2) Keys Copy Count Display
(FP-7718/7722)
To store a job in memory (1) Set up the copy job to be stored in
memory
(2) (Gey Memory In Key
FP-7718/7722 The copy count display will flash
FP-7728/7735 | Ready to program
select Mem #
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The job stored in each memory location can be
changed if necessary
(2) Press Print
NOTE @ When using the skyshot mode (M1 and M2 are turned ON), job memory
cannot be used
@ Job memory mode will not be deleted even if power switch ts turned off
@ When storing a new job, the previously stored job will automatically be
deleted and the current job stored in its place
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User Preset 1
@ User Preset modes can change the initial copy mode, if necessary.
1. Operation
Copy Count Display (FP-7718/7722)
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(FP-7728/7735)
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Press User Select user preset | Change initial Press Print
Preset key mode code number setting number*
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Paper
size
(0)
Letter
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Legal
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Sets
the
paper
size
of
each
(2)
Letter
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Ledger
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service
paper
drawer
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Invoice
technician
Paper size priority (0) Letter (1) Letter R
@ Specifies the paper size of most | (2) Legal (3) Ledger
frequent usage (4) Invoice
UPO2 Margin value default (0) 5mm (1) 10mm 1
@ Selects the margin shift value (2) 15 mm 3) 20 mm
UPO3 Edge value default (0}5 mm (1) 10 mm
@® Selects the edge width (2) 15 mm (3) 20 mm
UPO4 Book value default (0) 15 mm (1) 20 mm 1
@ Selects the book void width (2) 25 mm (3) 30 mm
NOTE * To change initial setting number, zoom (Up*Down) keys are also available
@ Check selected code number with message display (FP-7728/7735) or copy count
display (FP-7718/7722)
@ Each code number |s indicated as cO00, cO1, cO2_ ~, on the FP-7718/7722 copy count
display
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