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Panasonic DP-C406 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DP-C406 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

(For Scanner and Email)
Digital Colour Imaging Systems
DP-C406 / C306 / C266
Model No.
Before operating this machine, please carefully read this manual
and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference.
English
(Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions (For Scanner and Email) Digital Colour Imaging Systems DP-C406 / C306 / C266 Model No. Before operating this machine, please carefully read this manual and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference. English (Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.)
  • Page 2 The following Operating Instruction manuals are included with this machine. Please refer to the appropriate manual and keep all manuals in a safe place for future reference. If you lose the manual, contact the authorised Panasonic dealer. Quick Reference Guide Describes the basic procedures for each function, and introduces various settings for Copy function.
  • Page 3 Conventions Icons The following icons are used in this manual. Icon Description Indicates important information that must be read in detail. Indicates reference information. Notation The following notations are used in this manual. Notation Description For Keys and Buttons Hard buttons on the Control Panel are depicted as **** key, and soft buttons on the Touch Panel Display are depicted as “xxx”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Machine Placing Originals........................How to Place Originals....................Basic Operation Procedure ....................Sending an Email ........................ Chapter 2 Scan/Email Operations Scan to the SD Memory Card................“SD Card” 13 Scan to the USB Flash Memory ..............“USB Memory” 16 Scan to the Internal Hard Disk Drive ...................
  • Page 5 Background Removal ............... “Background Removal” 53 Bleed-Through Prevention..........“Bleed-Through Prevention” 54 Contrast ......................“Contrast” 55 Sharpness ....................“Sharpness” 56 Setting the File Type and/or File Name ........... “File Type and Name” 57 Scanning Special Originals....................59 Scanning 2-Sided Originals ............. “2-Sided Originals” 59 Scanning Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from ADF ...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Machine

    1Getting To Know Your Machine Placing Originals How to Place Originals On the ADF Face up. Up to 100 sheets (80 g/m / A4) Originals can be set up to the Upper Limit Indicator. Original Guides Adjust the Original Upper Guide Upper Limit Indicator Guides to the original’s width.
  • Page 7 On the Platen Glass Ex: Book Original Face down. Align with top left corner. Ex: Sheet Original Face down. Align with top left corner.
  • Page 8 Notice for Platen Glass Align the original to the top left corner mark ( ). For Portrait Orientation Original Guides • If the original is not positioned properly, a portion of the original may not be scanned. • For originals smaller than A5 size, position the original within the A5 area and select A5.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation Procedure

    Basic Operation Procedure This section describes the workflow of Scan/Email operations. For the detailed description of each setup item involved, refer to the relevant suggested section. Place original(s). Press the Scan/Email key. Face up. Up to 100 sheets (80 g/m / A4) Select “Basic Menu”, and then set the desired scanning mode if necessary.
  • Page 10 Transfer Scanned Image to: Select the location or destination. Scan to a When a desired destination is Computer selected from the Address Book, a reception notice appears on the destination. Refer to Scan to a Computer (see page 22). Scan to Email Select “Email”, and then select the desired destination.

  • Page 11: Sending An Email

    Sending an Email There are two ways for sending the scanned data via Email. • Sending an Email using the Scan/Email function • Sending an Email using the Internet Fax function Scan/Email Function Colour Original Sending an Email using the Scan/Email function Monochrome Original...

  • Page 12: Internet Fax Function

    Internet Fax Function Monochrome Original Sending an Email using the Internet Fax function Select “Email”. Set the file type to attach. Press the Fax key. (Refer to Setting a File Type and a File Name in the Operating Instructions (For Facsimile and Internet Fax) of provided CD-ROM.) •...

  • Page 13: Scan/Email Operations

    2Scan/Email Operations Scan to the SD Memory Card The scanned image will be directly transferred to the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use only a genuine SD Memory Card* (up to 32 GB). (Any commercial grade genuine SD / SDHC Memory Card can be used.) The scanned image(s) cannot be saved to the SD Memory Card if the setting of Function Parameter “70 SD/ USB Memory Function”...
  • Page 14 Select “Address Book”. Select “SD Card”. Only one storage device can be selected at a time. When the “SD Card” is selected as Select “SD Card / Hard Drive”. the storage device, the scanned image cannot be saved to the USB Flash Memory and Hard Disk Drive at the same time.
  • Page 15 DP-C322*, DP-C262*, DP-C354*, DP- C264*, DP-C323*, DP-C263*, DP-C213*, DP-C405, DP-C305, DP-C265, DP-C406, DP-C306, and DP-C266. When printing PDF or high-compression PDF data, install and set up the Memory Card Print Utility. For...

  • Page 16: Scan To The Usb Flash Memory

    The USB Flash Memory with security function cannot be used. We cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB Flash Memories. For details, contact the authorised Panasonic dealer. The scanned image(s) cannot be saved to the USB Flash Memory if the setting of Function Parameter “70 SD/ USB Memory Function”...
  • Page 17 Select “Address Book”. Select “USB Memory”. Only one storage device can be selected at a time. When the “USB Memory” is selected Select “SD Card / Hard Drive”. as the storage device, the scanned image cannot be saved to the SD Memory Card and Hard Disk Drive at the same time.
  • Page 18 Press the Start key. When scanning from the Platen Glass, place the next original and follow the instructions described on the Touch Panel Display. The scanned image is saved in the following directory of the USB Flash Memory. Directory: \PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PCC\DI\IMAGE When printing PDF or high-compression PDF data, install and set up the Memory Card Print Utility.

  • Page 19: Scan To The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Scan to the Internal Hard Disk Drive The scanned image can be saved to the internal Hard Disk Drive, and the saved data can be retrieved using a computer via a network. Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive is enabled with 12 image boxes. For instructions on how to change the image box name, refer to Editing Image Box Name (see page 69).
  • Page 20 Select “Address Book”. If you do not touch any key for 3 seconds, or select “Close” on the Touch Panel Display, Select “SD Card / Hard Drive”. the machine will display the previous screen. For more details, refer to General Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.

  • Page 21: Retrieving Scanned Image From Hard Disk Drive

    Retrieving Scanned Image from Hard Disk Drive Start a Web browser, such as Internet ® Explorer , on your computer. Enter the IP Address that has been set on this machine. The machine status will be displayed on the Web browser. Select a file where image data is saved.

  • Page 22: Scan To A Computer

    The scanned image will be transferred to the desired computer. Before transferring the scanned image to your computer, it is necessary first to install the Panasonic Document Management System software, and then set up the scanner configuration on your computer.
  • Page 23 Select “Address Book”. Press the Start key. When the scanned image is transferred to the computer, the Scanner reception notice appears on the destination computer’s display. When scanning from the Platen Glass, place the next original, and then follow the instructions described on the Touch Panel Display.

  • Page 24: Scan To Email

    Scan to Email The scanned image can be emailed to network connected computers. JPEG (jpg) file is not available for multiple pages. JPEG (jpg) file is only available in the Colour/Grey Scale mode. TIFF file is only available in the Monochrome mode. When sending a multi-page colour document: <To a Single Address>...
  • Page 25 Select an alphabet tab. Select “Cc”, “Bcc”, or “From”, and follow the same procedures as in steps 4 and 5 if necessary. If the Function Parameter “145 Sender Selection” (Fax/Email Settings > Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”, you can preset up to 25 sender names.
  • Page 26 Select “Close”. Select “Basic Menu” to configure the required settings, and then select “OK”. Refer to Scanner Settings (See pages 45 to 63). Confirm the selected or inputted Email address. Select “Addresses:###”. (###: Number of selected Email addresses) Press the Start key. The scanned image(s) is transferred as Email.

  • Page 27: Searching Ldap Server For Email Address

    Searching LDAP Server for Email Address You can search the LDAP server for Email addresses by computer names beginning with the specified character. This function is available where the LDAP server is configured. For the setting of LDAP server, refer to Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM. Place original(s).
  • Page 28 Select the desired computer, and select Select “Cc”, “Bcc”, or “From”, and “Add to Local” to add it to the Address then perform steps 4 to 9. Book. Refer to Adding an Email Address to the Address Book (see page 30). If the Function Parameter “145 Sender Selection”...
  • Page 29 Enter a subject, and then select “OK”. Up to 40 characters. For instructions on how to enter characters, refer to Using the Keyboard in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM. Select “Close”. For the following steps, refer to steps 9 to 11 in Scan to Email (See page 26).

  • Page 30: Adding An Email Address To The Address Book

    Select “Edit”. Select “Keyboard”. Enter the Station Name, and then select “OK”. Enter an Email address. Ex: pcc@panasonic.com Up to 15 characters. For instructions on how to enter characters, Up to 60 characters. refer to Using the Keyboard in the...
  • Page 31 Enter the Key Name, and then select “OK”. Select “OK” to register the Email address as a station. Select “OK”. For the following steps, refer to steps 6 to 11 in Scan to Email (See pages 25 to 26).

  • Page 32: Sending An Email With Image File Attachment

    Sending an Email with Image File Attachment The image data saved on the SD Memory Card, the USB Flash Memory, or the internal Hard Disk Drive can be emailed to network connected computers. Original cannot be scanned in this operation. The image data that has already been saved on the storage device can be attached.
  • Page 33 Press the Scan/Email key. Select “SD Card”. Select “Email”. Only one storage device can be selected at a time. If there are no photos on the SD Memory Card, a file list is displayed instead of the Insert the SD Memory Card. Thumbnail image(s).
  • Page 34 Select an alphabet tab. When entering an Email address manually, If you do not touch any key for 3 seconds, or select “Keyboard”, and then enter an select “Close” on the Touch Panel Display, address. Refer to Adding an Email the machine will display the previous Address to the Address Book (see page screen.
  • Page 35 Enter the subject if necessary. Press the Start key. If the Function Parameter “32 Default The Email with image file(s) attached is sent. Subject” (Fax/Email Settings > User Parameters) has been set, the information is added to the subject line for all outgoing Emails without having to input it manually.

  • Page 36: Attaching An Image File From The Usb Flash Memory

    The USB Flash Memory with security function cannot be used. We cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB Flash Memories. For details, contact the authorised Panasonic dealer. The image data saved on the USB Flash Memory cannot be emailed if the setting of the Function Parameter “70 SD/USB Memory Function”...
  • Page 37 Select “USB Memory”. Only one storage device can be selected at a time. If you do not touch any key for 3 seconds, or If there are no photos on a memory card, a select “Close” on the Touch Panel Display, file list is displayed instead of the Thumbnail the machine will display the previous image(s).
  • Page 38 Select an alphabet tab. Enter the subject if necessary. If the Function Parameter “32 Default Subject” (Fax/Email Settings > User Parameters) has been set, the information is added to the subject line for all outgoing Emails without having to input it manually. For programming instructions, refer to Fax/ Email Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-...
  • Page 39 Press the Start key. The Email with image file(s) attached is sent. Remove the USB Flash Memory. Do not remove the USB Flash Memory while the Access Indicator is flashing. Close the Slot Cover.

  • Page 40: Attaching An Image File From The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Attaching an Image File from the Internal Hard Disk Drive The image data saved on the internal Hard Disk Drive can be emailed to network connected computers. Press the Scan/Email key. Select the data folder where the image files are saved, and then select the Select “Email”.
  • Page 41 Select “Cc”, “Bcc”, or “From”, and follow the same procedures as in steps 7 and 8 if necessary. If the Function Parameter “145 Sender Selection” (Fax/Email Settings > Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”, you can preset up to 25 sender names. You can select from the sender list when sending an Email.
  • Page 42 Select “Close”. Press the Start key. The Email with image file(s) attached is sent.

  • Page 43: Receiving An Email

    Receiving an Email If the machine connects to a network as a POP client, it can receive an Email and print the attached file either automatically or manually. The Email reception method from a POP server varies depending on the POP settings programmed in Function Parameters. Configuring to Receive Email Program the following parameters in Function Parameters (Fax/Email Settings >...

  • Page 44: Receiving Email Manually

    Receiving Email Manually With “147 Auto POP Receive” set to “Invalid” in Function Parameters (Fax/Email Settings > Fax Parameters), Email is received manually. With POP acquisition interval set between 1 and 60 minutes, queries are transmitted to the POP server periodically to check for new Emails, and the number of the incoming Email messages on the server appears on the display.
  • Page 45 3Scanner Settings Setting the Scanning Quality Documents, whether in full colour or monochrome, are scanned in three-colours. The Colour mode settings are reset to their factory defaults when: - The Reset key is pressed. - The Auto Reset Time interval has lapsed (default = 1 min). - The power is turned OFF.

  • Page 46: Setting The Scanning Quality

    Quality Adjustment Colour Setting Full Colour Mode Colour Original Three-colours (Red, Green and Blue) Grey Scale Mode Grey Scale (Halftone) Colour Original Black Mode Monochrome (Bi-level) Colour Original Monochrome (Bi-level) Monochrome Original Select the colour mode, and then select “OK”. If the above screen is not displayed, see steps 1 to 3 on page 45.

  • Page 47: Setting Original Type And Scanning Density

    Setting Original Type and Scanning Density Selecting Original Type Text Text/Photo Photo Adjusting Scanning Density Lighter Darker The standard setting of “Original Type” and “Density” can be changed. Refer to Scanner Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM. Selecting Original Type Adjusting Scanning Density Select the Original Type, and then...

  • Page 48: Scanning Resolution

    Scanning Resolution You can set the appropriate resolution according to your originals. The standard setting of “Resolution” can be changed. Refer to Scanner Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM. Resolution settings are reset to their factory defaults when: - The Reset key is pressed.

  • Page 49: Advanced Colour Quality Settings

    Advanced Colour Quality Settings The following picture qualities can be adjusted: • Compression (Full Colour) • Compression (Grey Scale) • Compression (Black) • Background Removal • Bleed-Through Prevention • Contrast • Sharpness The standard setting of “Compression (Full Colour)”, “Compression (Grey Scale)”, “Compression (Black)”, “Background Removal”, “Bleed-Through Prevention”, “Contrast”...
  • Page 50 Select “OK”.

  • Page 51: Compression (Grey Scale)

    Compression (Grey Scale) Select picture quality in the Grey Scale mode. Select “Adjustment”. (See page 49) Select “Compression (Grey Scale)”. Select a picture quality, and then select “OK”. Transferring Faster Standard Slower Speed Picture Quality Lower Standard Higher Select “OK”.

  • Page 52: Compression (Black)

    Compression (Black) Select the compression method in the Black mode. Select “Adjustment”. (See page 49) Select “Compression (Black)”. Select compression method and then select “OK”. Modified Huffman format: Lowest compression Modified Read format: Higher compression than MH Modified MR format: Higher compression than MR JBIG Joint Bi-level Image format:...

  • Page 53: Background Removal

    Background Removal Colour documents can be scanned with their background colour removed. This feature is convenient for scanning newspapers, background-coloured documents or the like. When the Photo original is selected in the Original Type (See page 47), the setting of Background Removal is invalid.

  • Page 54: Bleed-Through Prevention

    Bleed-Through Prevention Thin sheets of original can be scanned without bleeding through. When the Photo original is selected in the Original Type (See page 47), the setting of Bleed-Through Prevention is invalid. If you set the Background Removal to “Off”, Select “Adjustment”.

  • Page 55: Contrast

    Contrast The scanning contrast can be adjusted to match the original. Higher Lower Select “Adjustment”. (See page 49) Select “Contrast”. Adjust the contrast level with “Lower” or “Higher”, and then select “OK”. Lower For darker original Higher For lighter original Select “OK”.

  • Page 56: Sharpness

    Sharpness Originals can be scanned with the outline of the image softened or sharpened. Lower Higher Select “Adjustment”. (See page 49) Select “Sharpness”. Adjust the Sharpness with “Lower” or “Higher”, and then select “OK”. Lower Decreases sharpness. Higher Increases sharpness. Select “OK”.

  • Page 57: Setting The File Type And/Or File Name

    Setting the File Type and/or File Name Documents can be scanned with a file type specified. While files are named after the date by default, documents may also be scanned with a file name specified. The standard setting of File Type can be changed. Refer to Scanner Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
  • Page 58 When “Compressed PDF” is selected, the selected Resolution will be automatically adjusted to 300 dpi. When “Compressed PDF” is selected, the selected “Compression (Full Colour)” or “Compression (Grey Scale)” will be automatically adjusted to “High Speed” (See pages 49 and 51). Select “Custom”...

  • Page 59: Scanning Special Originals

    Scanning Special Originals Scanning 2-Sided Originals 2-sided originals can be scanned, and the binding position can be selected. Scanning mixed size originals in the 2-Sided mode is only available with the following combinations of original sizes. Combination Original Size 1 Original Size 2 Combination 1 Combination 2...
  • Page 60 Select “2-Sided Original”. The smaller original is aligned to the long edge. The smaller original is aligned to the short edge. The larger original is aligned to the long edge. The larger original is aligned to the short edge. Long Edge: Copies both sides of the smaller original aligning to the long Select a bind position, and then select...
  • Page 61 Press the Start key. When cancelling the operation, press the Stop key on the Control Panel, and then select “Yes” on the Touch Panel Display.

  • Page 62: Scanning Special Originals (Thin Paper, Etc.) From Adf

    Scanning Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from ADF SADF Special originals (thin paper, etc.) can be fed from the ADF, and scanned continuously using the Job Build and SADF mode. Place one original. (Minimum 64g/m Select “Address Book”, and then select a destination.

  • Page 63: Job Build

    Job Build This is useful for scanning multiple sets of originals that exceed the maximum capacity of the ADF of 100 sheets (80 g/m / A4). (See the example below.) Ex: To make quality adjusted scanning of 115-sheet of originals. 1.

  • Page 64: Adding An Email Address To Address Book

    4Adding to the Address Book Adding an Email Address to Address Book Up to 1000 addresses can be registered. To edit a registered address, refer to Editing the Address Book (see page 66). Press the Function key. Select “21 Add New Email Address”. Select “Scanner Settings”.
  • Page 65 Enter the Email address, and then Select whether to add the Email select “OK”. address to “Favourites”. Enter an Email address up to 60 characters. For instructions on how to enter characters, To enter another destination address, repeat refer to Using the Keyboard in the steps 5 to 8.

  • Page 66: Editing The Address Book

    Editing the Address Book The Email addresses in the Address Book can be edited or deleted. For instructions on how to edit or delete IP Addresses in the Address Book, refer to Network Configuration in the Operating Instructions (For Administrator Setup) of provided CD-ROM. Editing an Email Address Email addresses can be edited.
  • Page 67 Select an alphabet tab. Enter a Station Name, and then select “OK”. Enter a Key Name, and then select “OK”. Select whether to add the Email address to “Favourites”. Select an Email address to edit, and then select “OK”. Select “Cancel”. The Email address is updated.

  • Page 68: Deleting An Email Address

    Deleting an Email Address The Email addresses in the Address Book can be deleted. On the Scanner Settings screen (See Select “Yes”. page 66), select “26 Delete Address : Email”. For instructions on how to display the The Email address is deleted. Scanner Settings screen, refer to steps 1 to Select “Cancel”.

  • Page 69: Editing Image Box Name

    Editing Image Box Name The image box name can be changed. For instructions on how to save scanned image to an image box, refer to Scan to the Internal Hard Disk Drive (see page 19). When there is data stored in the image box, the image box name cannot be changed. Press the Function key.
  • Page 70 Enter the new Image Box name, and Select “Close”. then select “OK”. Press the Reset key. Up to 15 characters. For instructions on how to enter characters, refer to Using the Keyboard in the To reset the name to the default setting, refer to Operating Instructions (For Function Scanner Settings in the Operating Instructions Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system The specifications are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the product design without reservation and without notice.
  • Page 72 For Customer Support: Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. Fukuoka, Japan http://panasonic.net X1208-2029 (05) © Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2009 PJQMC1372ZB Unauthorised copying and distribution is a violation of law. February 2009 The contents of these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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