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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-P1131 Impact Dot Matrix Printer.
This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the needs of your office.
This printer has been factory set to operate with the most popular software packages. Your application software
should control the printer functions. In.most cases, there will be no need to change the factory settings.
The serial number of the unit may be found on the label
on the rear of the unit. For your convenience, note
this number below, and retain this book, along with your proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record
of your purchase
in the event of a theft, or for future reference.
MODEL NO. KX-P1131 NAME OF DEALER
SERIAL NO. ______ _ DATE OF PURCHASE
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
Printer Driver Program for Windows 3.1":
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1990 -1992 Microsoft Corporation.
Printer Driver Program for Windows 95":
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1991 -1995 Microsoft Corporation.
Printer Driver Program for Windows 98'3:
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1990 -1995 Microsoft Corporation.
Printer Driver Program for Windows NT 3.5x":
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1985 -1995 Microsoft Corporation.
Printer Driver Program for Windows NT 4.0'5:
All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT
1981 -1997 Microsoft Corporation.
" Microsoit® WindowS® operating system Version 3.1 (hereafter Windows 3.1)
" Microsoit® WindowS® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)
'3 Microsoit® WindowS® 98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98)
" Microsoit®Windows NT® Workstation operating system and Microsoit®Windows NT®Servernetwork operating
system Version 3.5x (hereafter Windows NT 3.5x)
'5 Microsoit®Windows NT®Workstation operating system and Microsoit®Windows NT® Servernetwork operating
system Version 4.0 (hereafter Windows NT 4.0)
• IBM, IBM-PC and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Epson is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Permission is granted from Microsoft Corporation to use Microsoit®WindowS® Screen Shots.
These instructions are subject to change without notice.
© Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1998

FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 communications.
However, there
in no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning \he
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help.
The usermayfind the bookiet"SomethingAbout Interference"available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use the recommended
shielded interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifica-
tions to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.
Technical Support Calls
If you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are still having difficulty, please
contact the reseller from which the unit was purchased. You may also call the end user technical support
telephone number which is operational during East Coast business hours (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM).
The end user technical support number is 1-800-222-0584.
This number is available within the U.S. only.
Helpful Phone Numbers
To locate your nearest sales dealer
To order operating instructions/manuals/consumables
To locate your nearest authorized service center
For technical support
Automated 24-hour support via Fax back
Electronic bulletin board
World Wide Technical & Driver Support
CALL 1-800-742-8086
CALL 1-800-833-9626
CALL 1-800-222-0584
CALL 1-800-222-0584
CALL 1-800-222-0584
CALL 1-201-863-7845
http:\\www.panasonic.com/alive
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End-User License Agreement'
THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM.
OPENING THE PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OFTHESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not
agree to thesetermsand conditions, return the unopened packet and the othercomponentsof the Panasonic product
to the place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
No refunds will be given for the products that have an
opened packet or missing components.
1. COPYRIGHT:
Panasonic has the right to license or has been granted to license the enclosed Software Program ("SOFTWARE"),
developed and copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. or its licensor ("Licensor").
You acknowledge
that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related documentation, and that you
shall obtain no title, ownership norany other rights in or to the SOFTWARE and related documentation, all of which
title and rights shall remain with Licensor and Panasonic.
2. LICENSE:
(1) You have the non·exclusive right to use the one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single computer used by single
user. Installation of the SOFTWARE on a network server for the purpose of distribution to one or more other
computers shall not be granted
in this Agreement. (2) You may not copy, reproduce, or permit to be copied or
reproduced, the SOFTWARE
or related documentation for any purpose, except that you may either (a) make a
reasonable quantity of copies of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the
SOFTWARE to a single hard disk, provided that you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. (3)
You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your right under this License Agreement on a
permanentbasis, provided that you transferthis Agreement, all copies of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation
and your Panasonic product, and the recipient thereof agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
(4) You may not
reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except that
in European Union and European Free
Trade Association, you may have the limited right
to reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE
solely to the extent specifically permitted by the terms and conditions of Article 6 of the European Community's
Directive for the Legal Protection of Computer Programs, OJL
122142 (17 May 1991). (5) You may not use, copy,
modify, alter, or transfer the SOFTWARE, or any copy thereof,
in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in
this'Agreement.
3. TERM:
This license
is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the
SOFTWARE and related documentation and all copies thereof. This license will also terminate if you fail to comply
with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the
SOFTWARE and related documentation.
4. LIMITED WARRANTY:
Within ninety (90) days
of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonic warrants that the storage media on which the
SOFTWARE are furnished is free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use, and that it will repair
or at its option replace any defective media at
no charge to you, provided that such defective media is returned to
Panasonic within such ninety (90) days period.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
EXCEPTAS STATED ABOVE, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC'S SUPPLIER MAKES OR PASSES ON
TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUTNOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC'S
SUPPLIER WARRANTS THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR·FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR
REQUIREMENTS. NEITHER PANASONIC NOR PANASONIC'S SUPPLIER SHALL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE SUFFERED
BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALLAPPLY REGARDLESS OFTHE FORM OF ACTION
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE,
EVEN IF,SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents
4 End-User License Agreement
S-For Your Safety
i6--General
6 Power Source
Chap_ 1 Read Me First
7 Cautions 10 Parts
of the Printer
8 Unpacking
Chap. 2 Setup
11 Connecting to a Computer 15 Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)
12 Installing Ribbon Cassette 16 Tearing off Paper
13 Handling Paper 17 Self Test
13 Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode) 17 Printer Driver Selection
Chap. 3 Installing and Using the KX-P1131 Software
18 Installing the Software
22 Windows NT 4.0
18
DOS 24 Using the Software
18
Windows 3.1
24 Control Panel Software Program
19
Windows 95 / Windows 98 27 Command Reference Program
20
Windows NT 3.5x
Chap. 4 Using the Control Panel
28 Using
the Control Panel 31 Paper Parking (LOAD/PARK)
28 Selecting a Character Font
31 Paper Out Detector
28
Selecting a Character Pitch 32 Initial Setup Mode
29
High Speed Mode 34 Interface Setup Mode
29
Line Feed / Form Feed (LF/FF)
30
Top of Form Function (TOF SET)
Chap. 5 Periodic MaintenanceI Troubleshooting
35
Periodic Maintenance / Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting
35
Periodic Maintenance
Appendix
37 PrinterSpecifications 40 Interfacing
38
PaperSpecifications 40 Parallel Interfacing
38
Fanfold Paper
40 Serial Interfacing
38 Single Sheet
41 Option / Supply
38 Envelope
41 Option
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Printing Area 41 Supply
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Index
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For Your Safety
General
Warning
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.
Caution
• Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Power Source
Warning
• The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the
proper voltage.
• When you operate this equipment, the outlet should be near the equipment and accessible.
• To ensure safe operation the three-prong plug supplied must be inserted only'into a standard three-prong
AC outlet which
is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring.
• Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection
to earth. Improperly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
• The fact thatthe equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the powerpoint is grounded (earthed)
and that the installation
is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding
(earthing) of the power
pOint, consult a qualified electrician.
• If the plug cannot be inserted into the AC outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with
properly grounded (earthed) one. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding (earthing) plug (ex. do not use
a conversion plug).

Cautions
To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:
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',. Dlrect exposure to sunlight
• Extremely high orlowtemperature
[temperature range: 1
O'C to 35'C
(50'F to 95'F)]
• Extremely high or low humidity
(humidity range: 30% to 80% RH)
• Condensation due to rapid change
of temperature
• Unstable or unlevel surrace • Liquids near the equipment
• Areas with extreme vibration
-.
• Books, paper or other items on
top of the printer
• Obstruction of the printhead
movement while the printer is
operating
.Static Electricity Damage
• Prolonged use without allowing
the printhead time to cool
• Areas of poor ventilation
• Areas of high dust or chemical
fume concentration (solvent etc.)
• Without paper and a ribbon cas-
sette installed when the printer is
operating
To preventstatic electricitydamage
to parallel/serial interrace and printhead, touch a grounded metal surrace, such
as the screw on the plate cover of an electrical outlet prior to touching the interrace or printhead. (However,
do not
touch the printhead when
it is hot.)
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Unpacking
Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged.
Report damages or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased.
Note:
• Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have
been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment.
Printer (KX-P1131)
Platen Knob
Setup Disks
Ribbon Cassette (KX-P180)
Extension Plate
Operating Instructions
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

Unpacking
• Extension Plate is used for fanfold paper (I&P. 14).
• To usethese Setup Disks, you need to havean IBM-PC or a compatible computer with 3.5"floppy diskdrive.
• The Setup Disks contain the following programs and informations.
Please refer to this manual
how to use.
[DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for Windows 3.1, 95 & 98]
-Printer Driver
for Windows 3.1 (1& P. 18)
-Printer Driver for Windows 95
(1& P. 19)
-Printer Driver for Windows 98
(1& P. 19)
-Control Panet Software Program
(1& P. 24)
-Command Reference Program
(1& P. 27)
-Character Set Table
(1& P. 27)
-Proportional Spacing Tables
(1& P. 27)
[Printer Driver for Windows
NT 3.5x & NT 4.0]
-Printer Driver for Windows NT 3.5x (1& P. 20)
-Printer Driver for Windows NT 4.0 (1& P. 22)
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Parts of the Printer
Control Panel
o FONT switch (1rF P. 28, 32, 34)
6 PITCH switch (1rF P. 28, 32, 34)
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@ ON LINE switch (1rF P.14, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32)
o LF/FF switch (1rF P. 17,29)
o TEAR OFF switch (1rF P. 16,30,32,34)
o LOAD/PARK switch (1rF P. 14,30,31,32,34)
o FONT indicators (1rF P. 28, 33, 34)
o PITCH indicators (1rF P. 28, 33, 34)
(1) ON LINE indicator (1rF P. 14, 16, 32, 33)
® HIGH SPEED indicator (1rF P.29)
CD POWER/PAPER OUT indicator (1rF P.31)
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Paper guides ( IrF P. 16)
Platen knob
Power sWitch(!IF
P. 12, 13, 15)
Paper support (
IrF P. 14, 15)
Top cover (1rF
P.13, 15) ___ ~:.,-
Paper feed selector (1rF P. 13, 15) --r-:::4!~'t:~(
Head gap lever (!IF P. 12, 13, 15) ---\;">~---'
Tractors (!IF P.13)
Smoked plastic cover
(IrFP.12)
II
II
II.
Serial intertace connector (1rF P. 11)
Parallel intertace connector (!IF P. 11)
\\\---- AC power cord (!IF P. 11)

Connecting to a Computer
1 Turn the poweroff on both the printer
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and the computer.
2 Attach the other end
of the interface
cable from your computer.
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Parallel interface
Parallel interface cable
Serial interface
Note:
• Use a shielded cable 1,95 m (6'5") or less in
length for both of parallel and seriaL
If you do not already have a interface cable, you
will need to purchase one from your local
computer store or dealeL For details, refer to
"Interfacing" (1lW P,40),
•
If the cable has a frame ground wire, connect it
to the frame ground terminaL
Frame ground
terminal
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Connect the AC power cord to a
grounded AC socket.
1 so~~et I+- ~~~~~
AC power cord
Note:
• If the printer is not going to be used for an
extended period, unplug the power cord,
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Installing Ribbon Cassette
1
2
3
o Turn the power on.
$ Open the smoked plastic cover.
Smoked
plastic cover
Power switch
Move the head gap lever to position
"6".
HEAD GAP
Head
gap lever
Install the ribbon cassette and push
down 4 arrows until they click into
place.
Note: ::],
• Do not take off the blue ribbon guide from
the ribbon.
4
5
o Lift the blueribbon guidefrom the
ribbon cassette.
$ Slide the blue ribbon guide
between the printhead nose and
the ribbon mask, and push it
down.
Blue ribbon guide
Printhead nose
Ribbon
Blue ribbon guide
Note:
• If the ribbon doesnot inserteasily between
the printhead nose and the ribbon mask,
rotate the knob on the ribbon cassette to
reduce the slack.
Makesuretheribbon isnottwistedand
rotate the knob to remove any slack.
Ribbon cassette _
6 Close the smoked plastic cover.
7 Adjust the head gap lever forthe
thickness
of paper you are using.
Position Used for
1 or 2 Thinner sheets
3,4,50r6 Thick sheets or
multi-part forms

Handling Paper
Your Panasonic printer offers two paper feed choices:
-Fanfold paper (Push tractor mode)
-Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mode) "
Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode)
. 1
2
o Turn the power on.
The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicat·
ing that no paper is installed in the printer.
S Adjust the head gap lever for the
thickness of paper you are using.
Position Used for
1or 2 Thinner sheets
3,4,5 or 6 Thick sheets or
multi· part forms
Power switch
Set the paper feed selector to the
.. D"position.
o
rn
D
Paper feed
selector
3 Lift off the top cover.
4
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" Top cover
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o Unlock the tractors by pulling the
tractor clamping levers forward.
S Slide the tractors to accommo-
date the approximate width of
paper being used.
5 Raise the tractor covers.
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Handling Paper
6
7
Align the paper sprocket holes with
thetractorpins,then closethetractor
cover.
Tractor covers
o Adjust the tractors to remove any
slack.
& Lock the tractor clamping levers.
clamping
levers
I Note:
• Make sure the paper is straight.
8 Press [LOAD/PARK).
This will load the paper to the first print line.
9 Raise the top cover.
This is done by inserting the side pins of the top
cover into the slots in the upper cabinet.
Top cover ~---)-
10 Raise the paper support.
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12
Paper support
Insert the paper support into the slot
of the extension plate until it stops.
If the ON LINE indicator is not lit,
press ION LINE) to get ready to
print.

Handling Paper
Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)
1
2
o Turn the power on.
The PAPER OUT indicator will flash
indicating that no paper is installed in the
printer.
f) Adjust the head gap lever for the
thickness of paper you are using.
Position Used for
1 or 2 Thinner
sheets
3,4,5 or 6 Thick sheets or envelopes
Power switch
Set the paper feed selector to the
"0"position.
o
W
[]
Paper feed
selector
3 Raise the top cover.
This is done by inserting the side pins of the top
cover into the slots in the uppercabinet.
Top cover .------t--
4 Raise the paper support.
Paper support
Note:
• If the extension plate is already installed
(!BY P. 14), it does not need to be
removed.
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Handling Paper
5 o Separate the paper guides to the
approximate width of your paper
or envelope.
Note:
• To predetermine your left most print
position, move the left paper guide
until it clicks into place.
e Inserta sheet ofpaperthrough the
paper guides.
The paper will be automatically loaded to
the first print line.
Tearing off Paper
6
Note: l
• To disableAuto Loading, turn it OFF in the I
INSTALL Menu on your Setup Disk
(1& P. 24-26) or by using the Control
Panel (
1& P. 32-33).
• If Auto Loading is disabled, you must
press ILOAD/PARi{) to load paper.
• If you need to align the paper horizontally
orvertically, setthe paperfeed selectorto
"0 ". This releases the paper and allows
the paper to be positioned manually
as
required. Set the selector back to " 0 ..
before printing.
If the ON LINE indicator is not lit,
press ION LINE I to get ready to
print.
With fanfold paper installed, this function allows you to advance your paper to the tear position. After tearing off
the page you can return your
paperto the first printer line by pressing I TEAR OFF) again. If I TEAR OFF) is not
pressed a second time, the printer will automatically reverse to the first print line upon receiving data from the
computer.
1 Press I TEAR OFF I to advance the
paper to the tear position.
2 Tear off the page.
3 Press I TEAR OFFI to reverse the
paper back to the first print line.

Self Test I Printer Driver Selection
Self Test
The printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. When activated, this feature will print 5 lines
of each resident font. When complete, it will return to the draft font and continue for approximately 20 minutes.
1 Installthe ribbon cassette and paper,
then turn the power
off (OF P.12-16). 3 Once you see that the printer
is
functioning properly, you may
2 While pressing ( LF/FF) , turn the
power on, then release.
turn the power off during the self
test, or you may run the entire test.
·A sample printout will begin, which serves as a
self test.
Printer Driver Selection
This procedure is the final step before printing and is performed in your application software program.
The steps will vary, depending on the software program. Consult your software package for properprocedures.
The Panasonic KX-Pl131 will be your first choice. However, if the Panasonic KX-Pl131 printer is not listed
in your
software, you must select
an alternative from the following table.
Note:
• If using Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 3.5x or Windows NT 4.0, you will
need to install a Windows printer driver. These drivers are located on the Setup Disks supplied with your
printer. Proceed to Installing the Setup Disk on pages 18-22 for the installation procedure.
Printer Selections (in order of priority)
Panasonic KX-Pl131
Epson LQ-300
Panasonic KX-Pl121
Panasonic KX-P2023
Panasonic
KX-Pl123
Panasonic KX-Pl124
Epson LQ series
IBM Proprinter X24E •
IBM Proprinter X24 •
* If selecting the IBM Proprinter X24E or X24 in your software, printer emulation must also be changed through
the Setup Disk (
OF P. 24-26) or using the Control Panel ( OF P. 32-33).
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Installing the Software
These Setup Disks (DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for Windows®3.1, 95& 98 disk, Printer DriverforWindows
NT® 3.5x & 4.0) can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatible computer with a 3.5" floppy disk drive.
Before using the Setup Disk, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original in a safe
place.
The following steps will automatically create a directory called P1131 and copy Control Panel Software
(CPS1131.EXE) and Command Reference utility (CMDREF.EXE) from the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for
Windows®3.1, 95 & 98 disk to your C Drive. (You can change the directory and drive.)
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• Control Panel Software and Command Reference utility cannot be installed on Windows NT.
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Program Function
Control Panel Software Allows you to view and change the printer settings
on the computer screen.
Command Reference utility Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the
computer screen.
Follow the steps below for installation.
1
Insert the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for
Windows® 3.1, 95 & 98 disk into drive A (or
B).
2 Type A: (or B:) and press (Enter).
Windows 3_1
Program
3
4
Printer Driver A printer driver is the part
Type SETUP and press centerJ.
Follow the instructions on your computer
screen.
Function
of the software that allows the software to
communicate with the printer via the interface
in use.
Control Panel Software Allows you to view and change the printer settings on the computer screen.
Command Reference Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command
on the
utility computer screen.
Follow the steps below for installation.
1
2
Insert the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for
Windows® 3.1,95 & 98 disk into drive A (or
B).
Click IFileI from the Program
Manager window.
3
4
5
Click IRun...1 .
Type A:\ SETUP (or B:\SETUP) and then
press (Enter) (or click 10K 1>.
Follow the instructions on your computer
screen.

Installing the Software
Windows 951 Windows 98
Printer Driver
Program
Function
Printer Driver A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to
communicate with the printer via the interface
in use.
Follow the steps below for installation.
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the DOS Utilities & Printer Driver for
Windows® 3.1, 95 & 98 disk into drive A (or
B).
Click 1 Start1 , point to "Settings" and
"Printers", then click.
Double click 1Add Printer
I, and click 1Next I.
When the option "Local printer" or
"Network printer" appears, select
1LocalJ)rinter 1then 1Next I.
Click 1Have Disk I, 10K I.
Utilities
Program
6 Select your Panasonic printer model.
7 Click 1Next I.
8 Click 1Next 1 to set up.
9 Select "Yes" and click 1Next I.
10 Click 1 Finish I.
11 Follow the instructions on your computer
screen.
Function
Control Panel Software . Allows you to view and change the printer settings on the computer screen.
Command Reference Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command
on the
utility computer screen.
Follow the steps below for installation.
1 Click 1 Start I, point to "Run ..." and click.
2 Type
A:\ SETUP (or B:\ SETUP)and then
press(Enter) (or
click 10K 1 ).
3
Follow the instructions on your computer
screen.
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Installing the Software
Windows NT 3.5x
Program Function
Printer Driver A printer driver is the part of the software that allows the software to
communicate with the printer via the interface in use.
Single Users
Ifyou do not have a network connection or do not plan to share the printer with others on the network, perform the
following.
1
2
3
4
Double click the Main icon in the Program
Manager
to display the "Main" window.
Double click the Print Manager icon to
display the "Print Manager" window.
Click "Printer" menu, and "Create Printer ... ".
Enter the printer name (ex. "Panasonic
KX-P1131 ") in the "Printer Name" box ..
Crellte Prmter
Prinhn li-: IpanasorMc KX.p1131
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Click the "Driver" box, and "Other ... ".
Insert the Printer Driver for Windows NT®
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