Panasonic KX-P3200 - KX-P 3200 B/W Dot-matrix Printer User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Forms Printer
Model No. KX-P3200
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Congratulations on purchasing a Panasonlc printer
This pnnter IS a versatile, high quality 9-pln dot matrix printer
which IS designed 10 meet the needs 01 your office
ThiS printer has been factory set to operate With the most
popular software packages Your applicatIOn software should
control the pnnter functIOns In most cases, there Will be no
need to change the factory settings
2
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
01 purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your
purchase In the event of a theft, or for1uture reference
MODEL NO
KX-PJ2DD
NAME OF DEALER
SERIAL NO
DATE OF PURCHASE
Warnmg.
• The power source voltage of thiS unit IS listed on the
nameplate Plug the printer's 3-prong cord Into an outlet
With the proper voltage
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose thiS
product to rain or any type of mOisture
CautIon.
• When you operate thiS equipment, the outlet should be
near the eqUipment and shOUld be eaSily acceSSible
• To prevent parallel/serial Interface and prlnthead from
static electriCity damage, before you touch them, diS-
charge any stalic electriCity from your hands by touch-
Ing a
grounded metal surface (However, do not touch
the
prlnthead when It IS hot)
FOR YOUR SAFETY
To ensure sare operation the three-pin plug supplied must
be Inserted only Into a standard three-pin power pOint
which IS effectively earthed through the normal household
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 or
fatalities
The fact that the equipment operates satlsractorlly does
not Imply Ihat Ihe power pOint IS earthed and that the
InstallatIOn IS completely safe For your safety, If In any
doubt about the effective earthing or the power pOint,
consult a qualified electriCian
If the plug cannot be Inserted Into the AC outlet, contacl
a licensed electriCian to replace the outlet With properly
grounded one Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding
plug (ex do not use a conversion plug)
IBM, IBM·PC and Proprlnter are trademarks 01 Inlemallonal
BUSiness Machines Corporation
Microsoft IXI and Windows ® are registered tradema~s or
Microsoft Corporation In the United States and/or other coun-
tnes
Epson IS a trademark of Selko Epson Corporation
Printer Driver Program for Windows 3 1
All Rlghls Reserved © COPYRIGHT t BBO -1 BB2 Microsoft
Corporation
Printer Driver Program for Windows 95
All Rlghls Reserved © COPYRIGHT 1 BB1 -1 BBS Microsoft
Corporalion
Any details given In these Operating Instructions are subject
to change Without notice
All Rlghls Reserved © COPYRIGHT 1BB6 KYUSHU
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
CO , LTD
Unpacking
HaVing unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents
shown below are missing or damaged
Report damages or shortages to the store rrom which the umt
was purchased
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Printer
Ribbon cassette
(KX-Pl BD)
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Platen knob
Power card
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Setup Disk
Operating Manual
QUick Start GUide
• The Setup Disk contains a Pnnter Dnver lor
Windows 3 1 and Window 95 (1& P 11). a
Conlrol Panel Software program ( 1& P 13) and
a Command Relerece program ( 1& PIS)
• To use Ihls Setup DiSk, you need 10 have an
IBM-PC or a compatible computer With 3 5"floppy
disk dnve
Nate
• It IS recommended that you save the anginal
carton and packing matenals lor proper shipPing
and Iransportlng of the printer

Table of Contents
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2
Warning/Caution
2
Chap 1 Read Me First
4 End-User License Agreement
5
5
Cautions
6
5 Operating Environment
Chap 2 Setup
7 Connecting to a Computer
9
7 Power Supply 10
8
Installing Ribbon Cassette 10
9 Handling Paper 10
Chap 3 Installing and Using the Setup Disk
11
Installing the Setup Disk
13
11 For DOS 13
11 For Windows 3 1 15
12 For Windows 95
Chap.4 Using the Control Panel
16
Using the Control Panel and DIP SWitch 17
16 Selecting a Character Font 18
16 Line Feed/Form Feed ILF/FF) 19
16 Paper Loading ILOAD )
17 Top of Form Funcllon (TOF SET) 19
Chap.5
Periodic MaintenancefTroubleshooting
20 Periodic Maintenance 21
20
Troubleshooting
Appendix
24 Printer Specifications 26
25 Paper
Specifications 26
25 Printing Area 26
27
The Setup Disk contains the following programs and Informations
Please refer to
thiS manual how to use
• Printer Dnver for Windows 3 1 ( .." P 11)
• Printer Dnver for Windows 95 ( .." P 12)
• Control Panel Software Program ( .." P 13)
• Command Reference Program ( .." P 15)
• Character Set Tables ( .." P 15)
• Proportional Spacing Tables ( .." P 15)
Unpacking
Precautions
Parts of the Printer
Installing Paper
Tearing off Paper
Self Test
Printer Driver Selection
Using the Setup Disk
Control Panel Software Program
Command Reference Program
Paper Out Detector
Inilial Setup Mode
Returning All Current Settings to
the Factory Settings
USing the DIP SWitch
Options and Supplies
Interfacing
Parallel InterfaCing
Serial Interfacing
Index
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THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANA~ONIC CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OPENING THE PACKET OF SOFTWARE PROGRAM OPEN-
ING THE PACKET INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE
pF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you do not agree
to these terms and conditions, return the unopened packet and the other components of the Panasonlc product to
the place of purchase and your moneywill
be refunded No refunds will be given forthe products that have an opened
packet or missing components
1. COPYRIGHT:
Panasonlc has the,nght to license or has been granted to license the enclosed Software Program ("SOFTWARE"),
developed and copynghted by Kyushu Matsushita Electnc Co
,Ltd or ItS licensor ("Llcensor") 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 nghts In or to the SOFTWARE and, related documentation, all of which
title and nghts shall remain With licensor and Panasonlc
2 LICENSE'
(1) You have the non-exclUSive nght 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 dlstnbutlon 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 onglnal solely for backup or archival purposes (3)
You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your nght under thiS License Agreement on a
permanent basIs, proVided that you transfer
thiS Agreement, all copies ofthe SOFTWARE, all related documentation
and your Panasonlc 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 AssoclallOn, you may have the limited nght
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 ProtecllOn 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 untilterminated You mayterminate thiS Agreementat anytimebydestroYingthe SOFTWARE
and related documentallOn and all copies thereof ThiS license Will also terminate If you fall to comply With any term
orcondlllOn ofthlsAgreement Upon such termination, you agree to destroyall copies
ofthe SOFTWARE and related
documentallOn
4. LIMITED WARRANTY.
Within ninety (90) days of your receipt of the SOFTWARE, Panasonlc warrants that the storage media
on which the
SOFTWARE are furnished IS free from defect In matenals 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
Panasonlc Within such ninety (90) days penod
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, BUT NOT 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 DAM-
AGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICTPRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE,
EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES
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Cautions
Operating Environment
Do not use the printer underthe following conditions to
avoid machine malfunction
• Extremely high
or low
temperature
[temperature range
1
0-3S"C (SO-9S"F)]
• Extremely high
or low
humidity
(humidity range
20-80%
RH)
• Areas of high dust
concentrallOn
• Areas of poor ventilation
[a minimum of 4" (10 cm)
clearance on all Sides
IS
necessary to Insure proper
ventilation]
• Areas with extreme
Vibration
or when placed
on an unstable, unlevel or
leaned surface
Precautions
The follOWing precautions are recommended to extend
the life of the printer
• Keep all liquids away from
the printer
-Accidental spillage of a
liqUid Into the printer can
cause severe
damage
• Do not operate the printer
without paper and a ribbon
cassette Installed
• Do not place books, paper,
or other Items on top of the
printer
• Do not obstruct the
movement of the prlnthead
while
In operation
• AVOId prolonged usewithout
allOWing the prlnthead time
to cool
~__ • If the printer IS not gOing to
be used for an extended
period, unplug the power
cord
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Parts of the Printer
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Head gap lever ( 1& P 8, 9)
Paper stand ( 1& P 9)
Top cover ( 1& P 8)
Control Panel
rFONT I•
'READY
LF/FF
LOAD
0'" e
[:]-
POWER
PAPER OUT
o FONT SWitch ( 1& P 16)
41) READY SWitch
~ LF/FF SWitch ( 1& P 16)
LOAD SWitch ( 1& P 16)
---,L-~~~~~~~~~~~~=---- Pull up roller cover (1& P 8)
((I-lL--- Platen knob ----,
Pull up roller cover
Head gap lever
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(1& P 8,9)
Top cover
Pnnthead
(1& P 8)
o FONT Indicators (1& P 16) Power
sWitch ----""""'"
(1& P 8)
o READY indicator
o POWER/PAPER OUT
Indicator (
1& P 17)
o Micro Line FeedfTOF SET
( 1& P 17)
RearV,ew Tractors
(1& P 9)
~:l~~i~~~~~~L-support bar ( 1& P 9)
Parallel Interface connector Power connector plug
(1& P 7)
(1& P 7) Senal Interface connector
(1& P 7)

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2
Turn the power off and unplug the
power cord.
Attach other end of the interface
cable from your computer.
Rear View
Senal,nteriace
Parallel,nteriace
Power Supply
Note.
• Take care not to drop the printer when you slant
the pnnter to connect the cable
• Use a shielded cable
6'5" {1 95 m} or less In
length) for both of parallel and senal
If you do not already have a Interface cable, you
will need to purchase one from your local
computer store or dealer For details, refer to
"Interfacing" ( IIF P 26)
• If the cable has a frame ground Wire, connect It
to the frame ground terminal
Frame ground --+-tf
terminal
"""'!l-LI--- Frame ground wire
f.-'U'''L~.J. .
1 Connect the power cord firmly into
the printer's power connector plug. 2 Plug the power cord into a grounded
3-prong
AC socket.
Rear View
Note:
• Take care not to drop the printer when you
slant the pnnter to connect the power cord
• If the power cord IS not connected firmly,
there IS a fear of becoming hot
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Installing Ribbon Cassette
1 o Turn the power on.
f} Shift the head gap lever to
position
"6".
HEAD
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f') Head gap lever
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o Power sWitch
2 0 Raise the top cover.
3
8
f} Raise the pull up roller cover.
Top cover
Pull up roller
cover
Install the ribbon cassette and push
4 arrows down until they click mto
place.
Ribbon cassette
Note:
• Do not take off the blue nbbon gUide from
the nbbon
4
5
6
7
o Lift the blue ribbon guidefrom the
ribbon cassette.
f} Slide the blue ribbon gUide between the
printhead nose and the rtbbon mask, and
push It down.
Blue nbbon gUide
Pnnthead
nOse
CAUTION
HOT SURFACE
DO NOT TOUCHI
Note'
• Ifthe nbbon doesnot Insert easilybetween
the pnnthead nose and the nbbon mask,
rotate the knob on the nbbon cassette to
reduce slack
~~'J'!!,~C-=" Blue nbbon
Pnnthead nose gUide
Makesurethe ribbon is nottwisted and
rotate the knob to remove any slack.
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Ribbon cassette
Close the pull up roller cover, then
the top cover.
Note'
• If the top cover IS replaced before the PUll
up roller cover, It may be damaged
Adjust the head gap lever for the thick-
ness of paper you are using.
HEAD
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Position Used for
1 Or 2 Thinner
sheets
3,4,5 or 6 Thick sheets
or
multi-part forms

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Installing Paper
1 o Remove
the tape on the support
bar.
f) Grasp the tractor clamping levers
and lift up to unlock tractors.
@) Slidethetractors to theapproximate
width of the paper being used.
Rear View
Support bar
Tractor clamping levers
2 Open the tractor covers.
3 o
Push sides of the support bar toward the
center and 11ft the support bar.
f) Pass the paper between the
support bar and the printer.
@) Place the paper onto the tractor
sprockets, making sure paper is
aligned straight.
o Close the tractor covers.
Tractor covers
o 00 ~~~~o~ ~~ ~
----::::~~-P;Papersprocket hole ~\ @)
4 o Push
the support bar down until it
clicks into place.
f) Adjust the tractors to remove any
slack.
@) Push the tractor clamping levers
back to lock the tractors.
Note
• When reinstalling
paper, first raise
the support bar by
pushing both sides
toward center
Pushing the support
bar too strongly may
cause the support
bar to release from
the pnnter
5 Raise the paper stand.
Paper stand
Note:
• To lower the paper stand, pull It upward,
then lower Into place
6 Turn the power on.
7
8
Adjustthehead gap lever for thethick-
ness of paper you are using ( 1& P 8).
Press [ LOAD) to load paper to the
first print line.
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Handling pa~erl~rirJtet~~~~ive~r Selection
Tearing off Paper
The printer is equipped with an AUTO TEAR OFF
feature that automatically advances the paper's perfo-
ralion to the tear off position when printing
is com-
pleted. This feautre has already been set to ON at the
factory and will advance the paper 0.8 seconds after
printing
is completed. You can turn this feature OFF or
change the wait time (0.4-10 Seconds) through the
AUTO TEAR OFF item in the INSTALL menu of the
Control Panel Software program ( n:w P. 13-14).
ATUO TEAR OFF can also be turned OFF and ON
through the Control Panel in the Initial Setup mode
( n:w P. 18).
Self Test
Note:
• When you tear off the
paper, be sure to hold
the printer to avoid totter
and fall.
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 approximately 10 minutes.
1
2
Install the ribbon cassette and paper, then
turn the power off ( n:w P. 8-9).
While pressing (FONT), turn the power on,
then release.
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 proper
procedures.
The Panasonic KX-P3200 will be your first choice.
However, if the Panasonic KX-P3200 printer is not
listed in your software, you must select an alternative
from the following table.
Note: I! using Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95,
you will need to install a Windows printer driver.
These drivers are located on the Setup Disk
supplied with your printer. Proceed to Installing
the Setup Disk on pages 11-12 for the
installation procedure.
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3 Make
sure all indicators are lit and press
[LFIFF) .
A sample printout will begin, which serves as a
sel! test.
4 Once you see that the printer is functioning
properly, you may turn the power off during
the self test, or you may run the entire test.
(approximately 10 minutes)
Printer
Selections (in order of priority)
Panasonic KX-P3200
Panasonic
KX-Pl150
Panasonic KX-P2180
Epson FX-850
Panasonic KX-P1694
Panasonic KX-P3696
Panasonic KX-P1695
Epson
FX Series
IBM Proprinter III *
• I! selecting the IBM Proprinter III in your software,
printer emulation must also
be changed through the
Control Panel Software program
(n:w P. 13-14) or
using the Control Panel
(n:w P. 18).

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This Setup Disk 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 onglnal In a safe
place
The
follOWing steps Will automatically create a directory called 3200 and copy Control Panel Software and
Command Reference utility from the Setup Disk to your C Drive (You can change the directory and
drive)
For DOS
Program
Function
Control Panel Software Allows you to view and change the printer setllngs
on the computer screen
(CPS3200 EX E)
Command Reference utility Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the
(CMDREF EX
E)
computer screen
For installation, follow the steps below
1
Insert the Setup Disk into drive A or B 3
2
Type A: (or B.) and press I Enter).
4
For Windows 3.1
Program
Printer Driver A printer dnver
IS the part
Type SETUP and press (Enter)
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 a 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
For Installation, follow the steps below
1 Start Windows 3 1
2
3
Insert the Setup Disk Into drive A (or B).
Click IFileI from the Program
ManagerWindow.
4
5
6
Click I Run ... 1 •
Type A:\SETUP and then press liI!!iil
(or click 10K I)
Follow the instructions on your computer
screen.
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For Windows 95
For Printer Driver
Program
Function
Printer Driver A printer driver
IS the part of the software that allows the software to
communrcate with the printer via the Interface
In use
Windows 95 Supports Plug & Play functions When you turn on your computer, Windows recognrzes and sets up
your hardware automatically
For Installation, follow the steps below
1
2
3
4
5
Connect Interface cable to printer and com-
puter, then power on prrnter
Start
computer uSing Windows 95
When
"New Hardware Found" dialog is
displayed, click 1 OK 1
Insert the Setup Disk Into drrve A (or 8)
Click 10K I.
For Uti lities
Program
6 Select your Panasonrc prrnter model
7 Click 1Next1
8 Click 1Next 1 to set up.
9 Select "Yes" and click 1Next 1
10 Click 1 Finish1 •
11 Follow the Instructions on your computer
screen
Function
Control Panel Software
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Allows you to view and change the printer settings on the computer screen
Command Reference
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Allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the
utility computer screen
For installation, follow the steps below
1
2
Start computer using Windows 95
Click 1Start I, pOint to "Run. "
Note
3
4
Type A:\ SETUP and then press (Ei'iter]
(or click 10K 1 ).
Follow the instructions on your computer
screen
• If you cannot Install the Printer Driver uSing Plug & Play, follow the steps below for installation
1
2
3
4
5
12
Insert the Setup Disk Into drrve A.
Click 1 Start 1 , pOint to "Settings" and
"Printers"
Double click 1Add Prrnter 1,and click 1Next I.
When the option "Local printer" or
"Network printer" appears, select
1Local prrnter 1then 1Next 1
Click 1 Have Disk 1' 1 OK 1
6 Select your Panasonrc prrnter model
7 Click 1Next1
8 Click 1Next 1 to set up.
9 Select "Yes" and click 1Next1
10 Click 1 Finrsh1
11 Follow the instructions on your computer
screen.

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Control Panel Software Program
The printer allows you to select 30 initial setup items shown in the table belowby using the Control Panel Software
program.
The
printer has been factory set to operate with most of Ihe popular software packages. If.no changes are
required, you should be ready to print. In most cases there will be no need to change the initial setup items.
You can verify the current settings by pressing
(F5) (KW P. 14) after running the Control Panel Software program.
You can also verify the factory and current settings by turning the power
on while pressing [ READY).
Menu
Item Menu Item
PRINT STYLE FONT
TEXT
BOLD
PITCH
ENHANCEMENT
DOUBLE HIGH
EMULATION EMULATION DOUBLE STRIKE
PAGE
LINE/INCH DOUBLE WIDE
FORMAT
PAGE LENGTH
ITALICS
TOP MARGIN
ZERO FONT
BOTTOM MARGIN
CHARACTER SET
COUNTRY
LEFT MARGIN CHARACTER SET
RIGHT MARGIN CODE PAGE
CTR PRINTHEAD INSTALL
AUTOCR/IBM
PRINT MODE
GRAPHIC DIRECTION AUTO FEED XT CONTROL
TEXT DIRECTION
AUTO LF
N.L.Q. DIRECTION AUTO TEAR OFF
DOWNLOAD
PAPER OUT DETECT
SELECT 20CPI
T.O.F (Top of Form)
T.O.F. SETTING
SETTING
Note:
• This program communicates between printer and computer. Before running this program under
Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, be sure printing is completed.
To recall the programs, follow the steps below.
<For DOS>
1* At your C:\prompt,
type CD 3200 and press
[ Enter).
2
Type CPS3200 and press
CEnter) .
<For Windows 3.1>
1 Select KX-P3200 Group.
2
Double click "Control
Panel Software" icon.
<For Windows 95>
1
2
Click I Start I, point 10
"Programs", "KX-P3200"
"Control Panel Software".
Click "Control Panel
Software".
* If you changed the directory when installing utilities to DOS, select your changed directory and press I Enter ).
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Note:
• If you want to run the Control Panel Software program uSing the Setup DiSk, follow the steps below
1 Insert your Setup Disk Into either drive A or B
<For DOS>
2 0 Type A (or B ) and press
[Enterl
f) Type CD DOS and press
[Enterl
@) Type CPS3200 and press
IEnterl
<For
Windows 3 1>
2 0 Select IRun I from the File
menu
f) Type A IDO~\CPS3200
(or B:I()OS\CPS3200)
@) Press (EnterI
(or click [oK])
<For Windows 95>
2 0 Click IStart I, pOint to
IRunI and click It
f) Type A IDOs\CPS3200
(or B IDOSICPS3200)
@) Press (EnterI
(or click [OK] )
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The first screen is an introduction to the
operation of the Control Panel Software pro-
gram Please read It through and press any
key to continue. (If your display IS mono-
chrome, press "M" key.)
;:: <Menu>
[~~~~> ~I
4
The <Menu> Window Will be
highlighted
Note
.. PRINT STYLE
.. EMULATION
.. PAGE FORMAT
.. PRINT MODE
.. TEXT ENHANCEMENT
.. CHARACTER SET
.. INSTALL
.. TO F SETTING
«COMMENT»
Select pont styla
« KEY OPERATION»
IF'.HELPI
[F4=LOAD FROM DISK]
IF7.OIPSW STATUS]
[FMACTORYSETIINGSI
[F3.SAVE TO DISK]
IF5=PRlNT SETIINGS]
[F6=lISTJ
IFIO.sEND TO PRINTER]
[ESC.EXIl]
You can proceed through the Control Panel Software program uSing a computer mouse or your arrow keys
USing the mouse USing the keyboard
• Highlight the selection and click the left mouse
button •
lIJ I CIl to move Within the current Window
• ~ to advance to <Item> and <Setting>
Fl HELP
F2 'I
FACTORY SETTINGS
F3
SAVE TO DISK
F4 LOAD FROM DISK
F5
PRINT SETTINGS
F6 LIST
F7 DIPSW STATUS
FlO
SEND TO PRINTER
ESC
EXIT
Windows
•
(Enter I to make selection In <Seiling> Window
• lB to return to the prevIous Window
•
[TAB II ISHIFTI + [TAB I to move the cursor
In [SAVE TO DISK] and [LOAD FROM DISK]
Windows
displays explanation
of the functions
resets
to the factory setllngs
saves the setllng as a flle'2 to the Disk
loads your deSired setllng saved uSing CEID from the Disk
prints out the current settings
displays
the current setting list
displays
the current setllng of the DIP sWitches
sends the settings to the printer
eXits the Control Panel Software program
'1 If you want to reset the printer settings to the factory Sell??S )'hen uSing the Control Panel Software program,
press (F21 to recall the factory settings and then press FlO to send the sellings to the printer
'2 "* DAT" appears In the File Name position Delete the * and enter a file name (up to 8 characters)
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Using the Setup Disk
Command Reference Program
The Command Reference program allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command on the
screen Each displayed explanation can
be printed out If required
Note
• You can print the Character SetTables On the SELECT COMMAND screen, press © Then select your
desired table and press [Enter)
• If 7 bit IS selected uSing the DIP sWitch for Data Length, you cannot print the command lists and character
set tables
• There
IS a list of proportional spacing tables after the software commands lists If you want to see a
proportional spacing table, select your deSired table and press [ Enter)
To recall the programs, follow the steps below
<For DOS>
1· At your C.\prompt,
tYlle CD 3200 and press
(Enter).
2
Type CMDREF and press
lfu@
<For Windows 3.1 >
1
2
Select KX-P3200 Group
Double click "Command
Reference" Icon
<For Windows 95>
1 Click IStartI, point to
"Programs", "KX·P3200" and
"Command Reference"
2
Click "Command Reference".
• If you changed the directory when Installing utilities to DOS, select your changed directory and press ( Enter)
Note.
• If you want to run the Command Referece program uSing the Setup DiSk, follow the steps below
3
4
5
1 Insert your Setup Disk Into either dnve A or B
<For DOS>
<For Windows 3 1> <For Windows 95>
2 0 TYQe A (or B ) and press
(Enter) 2 0
Select I Run I from the File
menu 2 0
Click IStart I, pOint to
I Run I and click It
€I Type ci DOS and press
Enter
€I Type A:IDOS\CMDREF
(or B'IDOS\CMDREF)
€I Type A IDOS\CI\IDREF
(or B:IDOS\CMDREF)
€) TYQe CMDREF and press
(Enter)
€) Click OK
(or pre~ss=rE'=n:CtC::e"'r )
€) Click [OK I
(or press IEnterl )
The
first screen IS an introduction to the
operation of the Command Reference pro-
gram Please read It through and press any
key to continue (If your display IS mono-
chrome, press "M" key)
Select the desired emulation and press
[ Enter) (or click I OK I ).
The commands list Will be displayed
Select the deSired command and press
( Enter) (or click IOK I)
The detailed explanallon ofthe command Will be
displayed
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Using the Control Panel and DIP SWi,tch
Selecting a Character Font
This printer contains resident fonts which are accessible through the Control Panel
You can select
anyone of the character fonts by pressing the FONT sWitch on the Control Panel
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FONT Indicators
Note:
FONT
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• Press and release ( FONT 1
The combination of FONT indicators Indicates the
current character font selected, as shown on the
Control Panel
• You mustbe In PROGRAM (both FONTindicatorsare off) to allow yoursoftware to controlyour fontselecllOn
Line Feed/Form Feed
You can adjust the paper position by uSing the front panel sWitches when the printer IS not In the READY mode or
when the printer IS not printing In the READY mode
LF/FF
0- cr
POWER I... -
PAPER OUT
-
NOle
With paperInstalled, pressing rLF/FFIonce advances
the paper one
hne
With paper Installed, holding rLF/FF) moves the
pnnthead to the center and advances the paper
to the
top of the next page
• When pressing ( LF/FFI, the amount of paper which IS fed IS determined by the current setting for hnes per
Inch as specified by the Control Panel Software program or your apphcatlon software
Paper Load
LF/FF
0- ~D
POWER - ~
PAPER OUT
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To load paper, first place the fanfold paper onto the
tractors and then press ILOAD
Ito advance the paper
to the first pnnt
hne position

Llsing the Control Panel and DIP Switch
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Top of Form Function (TOF SET)
This printer has a Top of Form (TO F) function which stores the first print line pOSition and loads the paper to the
designated position automatically The first pnnt line position
Will be stored even after the power IS turned off
You can adjust the Top of Form position by
uSing the Control Panel Software program (1& P 13), or uSing Micro
Line Feed or Reverse Micro Line Feed from the Control Panel within 5" from the top of your paper
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Note:
• Do not rotate the platen knob, otherWise the printer Will not be able to count the number of lines properly
• All adjustments must be made on the first sheet If you deCide to change the setting and save It, remove the
paper from the tractors, then reset and reload the paper
If necessary, redefine the page length of the paper you are uSing through the Control Panel Software
program ( 1& P 13-14), Control Panel ( 1& P 18) or your application software.
2
(Micro Line Feed)
3
o 0 I FONT I
1::1-
READY
(Reverse Micro Line Feed)
1::1-
READY
1::1-
LF/FF
LOAD
•
•
While pressing (READY), press (FONT).
ThiS advances the paper one micro line (1;216")
While pressing (READY) ,press (LF/FF) .
ThiS reverse the paper one micro line (1;216")
The printercannot reverse the paper past the printable
area ( 1& P 25 Printing Area)
At your desired position within 5" from the top of your paper, release the sWitches
The paper position
Will be stored automatically as the new Top of Form position
Paper Out Detector
Your printer has a paper out detector When an out of paper condition occurs, printing stops, the READY indicator
goes off (If the printer stili has data, the READY Indicator starts blinking), and the PAPER OUT Indicator starts
blinking To continue printing to the end of the current page, follow the steps below
1 Press (READY) repeatedly
until the page IS I 2
completed.
Note:
Insert the new paper and press ( LOAD)
(1& P 9).
• When PAPER OUT DETECT IS set to ON, printing stops at 0 5" from the bottom of the paper
• The paper out detector can be disabled through the Control Panel Software program (1& P 13)
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Using the Control Panel anCt,[)n~'!~Wif~fl" -' '~' :,
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Initial Setup Mode
The following features (Items) can be set In the Imtlal Setup mode through the Control Panel, Emulation, Auto Une
Feed, Auto Tearoff, Graphic Dlrectlon@e Length and Interface Each time you press (FONT J, you will advance
tothe next Item Each time you press
REA@, the Item's status will change Selectthe deSired setting according
to the status of the Indicators
To enter the Imtlal setup mode
While pressing ( LF/FFJ , turn the power on
If paper IS Installed, the current setting Will be printed
IMlal Setup Mode
FONT I-
... (FONT)
FONT J (
.•. )---.1 The current setting Will be 1
READY printed
EmulallOn
EPSON mode
IBM mode
o.(FONTJ
o.(FONT)
~
(READY J
::[ READY t
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(READY J
0 [ LF/FF) -( LF/FF J
...L
FONT)
Auto line Feed
OFF ON
• o (FONT)
.0 (FONT]
a (READY]
Q READY j:: 0
(READY]
~
(LF/FF J -( LF/FF )
FONT J
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Auto Tear off
ON OFF
••
( FONT]
•• (FONT)
0
(READY)
~ READY)::
0 (
READY)
-
(LF/FF)
0 ( LF/FF)
FONT I
j
GraphiC Direction
UNI BI
oe(FONT)
oe(FONT)
~
(READY I
~ READY)::
0
(READY 1
-(LF/FF 1 0 ( LF/FF)
To exit the Imtial Setup Mode
Press ( LF/FFJ
---{ FONT J
If paper IS Installed, the current seltlng Will be printed
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Interface
AUTO PARALLEL
SERIAL
•• ( FONT) •• (FONT) •• ( FONT)
a (READY)
f{READY}
a (READY)
KREADY~
- (READY)
c::J (LF/FF 1 - ( LF/FF 1 1::1 ( LF/FF 1
READY
FONT)
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Page Length
11" 12"
~o(FONT)
eo(FONT)
I-i READY }---
0
(READY I 0 [READY 1
~
(LF/FF)
-
(LF/FF]
l READY J [ READY)
85"
11 '}3" (11 66")
eo (FONT)
eo [FONTJ
" (READY 1
(READY]
--
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(LF/FF) 0
(LF/FF]
l READY J [
RE~DY 1
8"
14"
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( FONT) • 0 (FONT)
• 0
0
(READY 1
-{ READY~-
-
(READY I
..
(LF/FF]
-
(LF/FF)
( FONT ) = Press ( FONT ) key
[
READY ) = Press [ READY ) key
Indicators Condition
• ,_ =lIght IS lit
o ,0 = light IS out
~ ,.:; = light IS blinking

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Returning All Current Settings to the Factory Settings
This procedure will reset ALL settings to the onglnal factory settings
This Includes those settings made through the Control Panel Software program
1
While Jlresslng ( READY) and
CFWTJ, turn the power on, then
release
Using the DIP Switch
2
Press (READY),
The follOWing senallnterface Items can be set by uSing the DIP SWitch, Baud Rate. Panty, Protocol, Data Length
and Polanty
01 P SWitch IS found on the bottom of the pnnter Refer to the follOWing charts to make any senal
Interface setllngs as necessary to match your computer system
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Turn the power off
~ Unplug the power cord and Interface
cable from the printer
@) Carefully turn the printer over as shown
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Note:
• Take care not to fall the pnnter and
damage the covers when you set the DIP
SWitches
0U1 DIP SWitch
F 1:]2
F iJ:J 3
iJ:J 4
iJ:J 5
iJ:J 6
iJ:J 7
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Chart 1
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FunClton ON
OFF
1
Baud Rate
Refer to Chart 2
2
3
4 Panty Refer
to Chart 3
5
6 Protocol XON/XOFF
DTR
7 Data Length
7blt
8 bit
8 Polarity
SPACE MARK
2 o
Slide the cover to the left.
~ Move the DIP SWitches to the appropriate
ON or OFF position.
p
DIP SWitch
Chart 2
~ltCh
Baud Rate
1 2 3
19200
ON ON ON
9600
OFF OFF OFF
4800
ON
OFF OFF
2400
OFF
ON
OFF
1200 ON ON
OFF
600
OFF OFF ON
300
ON OFF ON
150
OFF ON ON
Chart 3
~tCh
Panty 4 5
None OFF OFF
Ignore
ON OFF
Odd
OFF ON
Even ON ON
D Factory Setting
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Periodic Maintenance
The printer does not require routine maintenance However, reasonable care of the printer Will extend Its life The
follOWing periodic measures are recommended
• Cleaning the Unit IS the most Important acllOn you can perform
The frequency of cleaning
IS dependent upon the environment
-Turn the power OFF and unplug the power cord
-Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth Use any mild commercial cleaner on the cloth,
do not spray
directly on to the printer
-Raise the top cover and pull up roller cover Vacuum or dust the Inside area of the unit
Be very careful not to damage the prlnthead ribbon cable
or the carnage drive belt
Caution .
• The prlnthead may be hot, use caution when the cover IS open
-The platen should be cleaned with denatured alcohol only
-The carnage gUide bar can be lubricated with a very light
011 Contact your Authorized Panasonlc Service
Center for adVice on lubricallOn
Ribbon Cassette
Note
• If the ribbon beginS to catch, snag, or tear from the prlnthead, your printer requires servicing
Troubleshooting
Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to Improper setup, installation, or cabling The follOWing
table Will assist you In IdentifYing and correcting some of the more common problems If you need addlllOnal help,
contact the store from which the unitwas purchased
or the Panasonlc technical support numberfound on the back
cover of
thiS manual
Symptom Possible Cause Probable Solution
Ink smears Head gap lever IS not In proper Move the lever toward the position "6" until Ink
position doesn't smear ( 1& P 8)
Printout IS faint Head gap lever IS not In proper Adjust the lever to the proper poslllOn
position
(1& P 8,9)
Prlnthead moves but there IS Ribbon IS not Installed Re-Insert ribbon (
1& P 8)
no printing correctly
Paper outdetector Inoperative PAPER
OUT DETECT IS OFF Set PAPER
OUT DETECT to ON (1&
P 13)
Printer does not power up No AC power Check power cord
(1& P 7)
Power
IS on but printer does Printer IS not READY Press ( READYI
not print Interface cable
IS not properly Secure connection ( 1& P 7)
connected
Out of paper Install new paper ( 1& P 9)
Prlnthead has become Allow the prlnthead some time to cool down
overheated The printer
Will automatically resume printing
Wrong Interface setting IS
Set Interface setting to match the computer
selected (
1& P 18, 19)
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