Panasonic KX-P8415 User manual

Settings and Printing Maintenance Specifications
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Specifications
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Media Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Margins and Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Paper Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of Paper to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Duplex Printing (Two-sided printing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transparencies and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bidirectional Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BAvery and all other related brands and product names are trademarks of Avery Dennison
Corporation.
B4CC is a trademark of Stora Enso.
BIntel is a registered trademark of Intel.
BMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Power source
Refer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit.
Temperature
Operating: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
Best Print Quality: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
Storage: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80% RH
Best Print Quality: 30% to 70% RH
Storage: 10% to 80% RH
Warm-up time
Less than 300 seconds (at 20°C)
Power consumption
850 W Max. (printing with fuser on)
35 W (standby with fuser off)
25 W (Energy Star mode)
Meets Energy Star power conservation requirements.
Mass {Weight} of standard unit with all consumables
(without optional 2nd Cassette Feeder)
49.2 kg{108.4 lbs.}
Dimensions of standard unit (Without 2nd Cassette Feeder)
Height: 463 mm (18.2″)
Depth: 498 mm (19.6″)
Width: 510 mm (20.1″) [784 mm (30.9″) with the output tray]
Noise level
53 dB(A) [Printing mode]
47 dB(A) [Standby mode]
Printing method
Semiconductor Laser
Printer
Printer

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Paper output
Up to 500 sheets [75 g/m2(20 lbs.)]
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi (Standard)
1200 x 1200 dpi*1(Premium)
*1It is possible to print a single-sided document at 1200 x 1200 dpi with the standard 32 MB of
memory. However, you may experience a “Memory Overflow” error when printing complex
documents.
Should this be the case, you will have to use either a lower resolution or increase the printer's
memory (see RAM buffer below).
Maximum printing speed
The print speeds listed in the following table represent the time the printer produces multiple prints on
various media and resolution (Continuous throughput rate).
Continuous Print Speed (ppm)
(*2only when using plain paper)
RAM buffer
Standard 32 MB (expandable to a maximum of 288 MB with optional DIMMs)
Transparency
600 x 600 dpi
1200 x 1200 dpi
Plain Paper
45.3 16 2 2 8
2 2.6 8 1
Legal
mono
color
4 color
(CMYK)
mono
color
3 color
(CMY)*2
4 color
(CMYK)
mono
color
3 color
(CMY)*2
4 color
(CMYK) 2.6
1.3
8
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Printer
Additional memory
Single-sided printing
A4/Letter
Duplex printing
Recommended memory to be added ( ):
Standard (600 dpi) Premium (1200 dpi) Standard (600 dpi) Premium (1200 dpi)
Legal A4/Letter Legal A4/Letter Legal A4/Letter Legal
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB

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Interface
Standard: Bidirectional Parallel
Option: Ethernet (10/100 baseT)
Altitude
Operating: 0 to 2,500 m (8,000 ft.)
Storage: 0 to 4,000 m (13,125 ft.)
Printer / Media
Media
Dimensions
Envelope 104.9 mm x 241.3 mm (4.13″x 9.5″)
216 mm x 279 mm (8.5″x 11″)
Media
Transparency
Paper 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5″x 11″)
210 mm x 297 mm (8.3″x 11.7″)
216 mm x 356 mm (8.5″x 14″)
Size
Letter
A4
Legal
Letter
A4
#10
210 mm x 297 mm (8.3″x 11.7″)
Media Sizes
NOTE
BPlease store your paper according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.

When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller than the media size.
You may need to adjust the page margins in the application software to match the print area.
The following table and illustrations show the page sizes, the largest print areas, and the margins for
the media sizes supported on this printer.
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Media Print area
5.8 mm
(0.23″)
Margins
Page size Top Bottom Sides
Letter 216 mm x 279 mm
(8.5″x 11″)209 mm x 268 mm (8.2″x 10.6″)5.6 mm (0.22″)5.6 mm (0.22″)3.6 mm (0.14″)
A4 210 mm x 297 mm
(8.3″x 11.7″)200 mm x 287 mm (7.9″x 11.3″)5.1 mm (0.2″)4.7 mm (0.18″)4.9 mm (0.19″)
Legal 216 mm x 356 mm
(8.5″x 14″)209 mm x 344 mm (8.2″x 13.5″)5.8 mm (0.23″)3.6 mm (0.14″)
Margins and Print Area
Media
Envelope 4.2 mm
(0.16″)
104.9 mm x 241.3 mm
(4.13″x 9.5″)97 mm x 233 mm
(3.8″x 9.2″)4.2 mm (0.16″)3.6 mm (0.14″)
209 mm (8.2″) 200 mm (7.9″)
268 mm (10.6″)
287 mm (11.3″)
209 mm (8.2″)
344 mm (13.5″)
Letter A4 Legal Envelope
98 mm (3.9″)
233 mm (9.2″)

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The printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may
have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling.
It is strongly recommended that you always test paper before purchasing it to make sure it provides
desirable performance.
BRecommended paper (for optimum performance):
LETTER/LEGAL : Hammermill LASERPRINT 90 g/m2(24 lbs.)
A4 : 4CC 80 g/m2
*1Optional 2nd cassette feeder with ADU must be installed in your printer.
BExtremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured
BLetterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the
fuser unit’s roller and cause damage. Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 200°C
(392°F) for 0.1 second.
BDamaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, etc.
BMultipart forms or carbonless paper
BPaper with a 25% or more cotton and/or fiber content
BInk jet media (paper, transparency, etc.)
(It may transfer onto the fuser unit’s roller and cause damage.)
Paper Weight
Multi-purpose tray
Media tray Single-sided printing
Single-sided printing
B&W
Color
60 to 105 g/m2(16 to 28 lbs.)
75 to 105 g/m2(20 to 28 lbs.)
75 to 165 g/m2(20 to 44 lbs.)
Media
Types of Paper to Avoid
Auto duplex printing*175 to 90 g/m2(20 to 24 lbs.)
Manual duplex printing

Manual duplex printing is possible by using the multi-purpose tray. Automatic duplex printing is
possible by installing the optional 2nd cassette feeder with ADU. However, you should not expect the
same print quality and reliability that you get with single-sided printing. We strongly recommend that
you follow the guidelines below.
Notes for manual duplex printing:
BDo not load more than 50 sheets in the multi-purpose tray.
BBefore loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, adjust it so that the edges of the media are lightly
touching the media guides of the multi-purpose tray.
BUse the multi-purpose tray for second side printing.
Notes for manual / automatic duplex printing:
BIt is strongly suggested to use color laser bond paper.
BBefore printing on the first side, set the unprintable area [at least 15 mm (0.59″) in length] on the top
of paper (see below).
BWhen printing on the first side, avoid printing photograph or graphic in solid color to prevent
paper jamming. It may cause a damage to the printer.
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Duplex Printing (Two-sided printing)
Unprintable area
[a : at least 15 mm (0.59")]
Paper feed
direction
Pollution of World
a
It is strongly recommended that
the sizes of photograph and
graphic printed on the page are
as small as possible.
Media
The first side printing
OK N.G.
Ex. Characters Ex. Photograph in solid color

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You may also print on transparencies and labels that are made for the printer. Panasonic has tested
and found that the following work satisfactorily.
BRe-using transparencies that have been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams or
if the transparency is ejected without being printed) can reduce the life of the consumables and
paper path components.
BWith any label stock, the labels must completely cover the backing material.
Labels cover the entire backing material.
YES
NO
The backing material is exposed.
Transparencies and Labels
OHP transparency 3M CG3710
Labels AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165
Avery L7163, Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery L7167
Avery L7168, Avery L7169
Media

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It is recommended that you print in black text only and purchase high quality #10 or larger laser
envelopes with diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:
High quality envelopes have the following characteristics:
BA thin, sharply creased leading edge
BPaper weight of 90 g/m2(24 lbs.)
BFlat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc.
NOTES
BWrinkle may occur in some case, even if high quality envelopes are used.
BWhen a wrinkle occurs, try printing with the flap inserted inside the envelope as shown in figure.
It is not recommended that you use envelopes with any of the following characteristics (using these
may result in paper jams):
BIrregularly shaped envelopes
BEnvelopes with curls, wrinkles, nicks, twists, dog-ears or other damage
BEnvelopes with side seam construction
BHighly textured envelopes, or with extremely shiny surfaces
BEnvelopes that seal by removing a peel-off strip
BEnvelopes with more than one flap to be sealed
BSelf-adhesive envelopes
BEnvelopes that are baggy or not sharply creased
BEmbossed envelopes
BEnvelopes that have previously been printed on
Envelopes
Media
(Continued)

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Side seam construction Peel-off strip Multiple flaps
Twist Curl Bent-edge
Wave Dog-ears Self adhesive
Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes. These may cause damage to your
printer.
BEnvelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings (see Figure 1)
BEnvelopes with transparent windows (see Figure 2)
BEnvelopes that will melt, discolor, scorch offset or release hazardous emissions when exposed to
200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second
BEnvelopes that use encapsulated types of adhesive that do not require moistening but rely on
pressure to seal them
Figure 1 Figure 2
Media

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Always test a sample of the envelopes you are thinking of buying. Confirm that the envelope performs
acceptably.
For best printing results
BAvoid printing in high humidity i.e., above 70%.
High humidity may cause the envelope to curl and pick up excess toner.
High humidity may also cause the envelope to seal.
BAvoid printing below 10°C (50°F) with less than 30% relative humidity.
Low temperature with low humidity may cause light printing.
Envelope storage is very important. Store them away from moisture and humid air, where they can lay
flat and their edges won’t be bent or damaged. The humidity should not exceed 70% RH.
Printer Driver
Version of Windows®*1:Windows 95*2, Windows 98*3, Windows NT®4.0*4(Intel Only)
System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 133 MHz or greater
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 (Intel Only)
RAM: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.)
Free disk space 100 MB or more
Virtual memory: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) for
Windows 95 / Windows 98
50 MB or more (More than 100 MB is recommended.) for
Windows NT 4.0.
Drive: CD-ROM drive
*1Microsoft®Windows®operating system
*2Microsoft®Windows®95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)
*3Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98)
*4Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation operating system, and Microsoft®Windows NT®Server
network operating system Version 4.0
(hereafter Windows NT 4.0)
Software
Media/Software

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Specifications
Pin configuration
Parallel Interface connector (printer side)
NOTES
B“Return” denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable and is connected to signal ground.
BBe sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of the pins is not
connected.
Signal
Signal
+5V(Peripheral)
nSelectin
Return
side pin
30
19 Busy
Signal Pin
1
20 Select2
21 nAck3
22 nFault4
23 PError5
24 Data 16
25 Data 27
26 Data 38
27 Data 49
28 Data 510
29 Data 611
Data 712
31 Data 8
Signal Pin Return
side pin
13
32 nInit14
33 nStrobe15
3416
35 nAutoFd17 +5V(Host)18 
36
18
36
1
19
IEEE 1284-B type connector
Cable Use a shielded cable 2 m (6.6 ft.) or less in length.
Connector Type
Bidirectional Parallel Interface
The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the IEEE P1284-B standard.
If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take advantage of
faster data transfer.
Bidirectional Parallel Interface