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Panasonic DP-C406 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DP-C406 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

(For Maintenance)
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 Maintenance) 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Problem Solving Troubleshooting......................... 3 User (U) / Jam (J) / Machine (E) Error Codes ..............6 User Error Codes (U Codes) / Machine Error Codes (E Codes)........6 Jam Error Codes (J Codes) ..................8 Removing Misfed Paper ....................

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting

    Is the Density level set to the “Lighter” side? Select “Darker”. Do the Add Toner Indicator and message appear on Replace the Toner Cartridge. (See page 26) the display? ( If the measures outlined above do not solve the problem, call the authorised Panasonic dealer.

  • Page 4: Machine Care

    Are there any streaks on the copy image? 2. Clean the White Reference Sheet and the Scanning Glass (Small). (Refer to Machine Care below.) If the measures outlined above do not solve the problem, call the authorised Panasonic dealer. Machine Care White Reference Sheet...

  • Page 5: Displaying Status

    Displaying Status Normally, “Status” is displayed in grey on each function screen. “Status” is displayed in yellow if the Paper Tray is empty or toner becomes low. Select “Status” displayed in yellow to confirm the status details. Select “Status” in yellow. Check the status, and then select “Close”.

  • Page 6: User (U) / Jam (J) / Machine (E) Error Codes

    User (U) / Jam (J) / Machine (E) Error Codes User Error Codes (U Codes) / Machine Error Codes (E Codes) Outer ADF Cover ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Section Finisher Top Cover (Option) Right Side Cover Transport Cover (Option) Feed Cover 1 ADU Cover Battery Holder Feed Cover 2...
  • Page 7 When the Maintenance and Toner/Toner Waste Container Indicators light up The machine stops and will not allow further operation until the Toner Waste Container is replaced. E Codes Call the authorised Panasonic dealer when machine Error Code (E Code) appears on the Touch Panel Display.

  • Page 8: Jam Error Codes (J Codes)

    If other locations indicate presence of paper, remove them and check the display again. When clearing a misfed paper that is difficult, or impossible to see, turn OFF the machine and contact the authorised Panasonic dealer. Removing a Misfed Paper (Locations)
  • Page 9 Code Check Points Sheet Bypass (Remove the misfed paper and load the paper again.) Paper Tray 1 & Paper Feed Section (Paper Tray 1-4 & Sheet Bypass) (See page 10) Paper Tray 2 & Paper Feed Section (Paper Tray 2) (See page 16) Paper Tray 3 &...

  • Page 10: Removing Misfed Paper

    Removing Misfed Paper Paper Feed Section (Paper Tray 1) Do not touch the belt and the STR for optimum copy quality and performance of the machine. Belt Open the Feed Cover 1. Pull out the Paper Tray 1. Feed Cover 1 Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 11 Insert the Paper Tray 1. Close the Feed Cover 1. Feed Cover 1 Close the Sheet Bypass. Sheet Bypass...

  • Page 12: Adu Section

    ADU Section Open the Sheet Bypass. Close the ADU Cover. ADU Cover Sheet Bypass Open the ADU Cover. Close the Sheet Bypass. Sheet Bypass ADU Cover Remove the misfed paper. Misfed Paper...

  • Page 13: Fuser/Exit Section

    Fuser/Exit Section Do not touch the belt and the STR for optimum copy quality and performance of the machine. Belt Open the Feed Cover 1. Turn the Paper Transport Knob counterclockwise. Feed Cover 1 Open the Right Side Cover. Misfed paper is transported downward by turning the knob.
  • Page 14 Remove the misfed paper. Misfed Paper Close the Feed Cover 1 and Sheet Bypass. Feed Cover 1 Sheet Bypass...

  • Page 15: Paper Transport Section

    Paper Transport Section Open the Transport Cover. Transport Cover Press the button on the Transport Cover to open. Remove the misfed paper. Misfed Paper Close the Transport Cover. Transport Cover...

  • Page 16: Paper Feed Section (Paper Tray 2)

    Paper Feed Section (Paper Tray 2) Open the Feed Cover 2, and then remove the misfed paper. Feed Cover 2 Pull out the Paper Tray 2. Remove the misfed paper. Misfed Paper Insert the Paper Tray 2, and then close the Feed Cover 2.

  • Page 17: Paper Feed Section (Optional Paper Tray 3 Or 4)

    Paper Feed Section (Optional Paper Tray 3 or 4) Open the Option Feed Cover. Remove the misfed paper. Misfed Paper Option Feed Cover Remove the misfed paper. Insert the Paper Tray 3 or 4. Misfed Paper Pull out the Paper Tray 3 or 4. Close the Option Feed Cover.

  • Page 18: 1Bin Finisher Section

    1Bin Finisher Section Slide the Finisher to the left. Open the Finisher Top Cover, and then remove the misfed paper. Release Button Push the Release Button to free the Finisher from the machine. Finisher Top Cover Remove the misfed paper. Slowly release your hand from the Finisher Top Cover.

  • Page 19: 1Bin Saddle-Stitch Finisher Section

    1Bin Saddle-Stitch Finisher Section Slide the Finisher to the left. Remove the misfed paper. Release Button Misfed Paper Push the Release Button to free the Finisher Close the Finisher Top Cover. from the machine. Open the Finisher Top Cover. Finisher Top Cover Open the Staple Cover.
  • Page 20 Turn the Paper Transport Knob Remove the misfed paper. clockwise. Misfed Paper Paper Transport Knob Close the Inner Cover. Remove the misfed paper. Inner Cover Misfed Paper Slide the Finisher back until it locks Close the Staple Cover. into place. Staple Cover Open the Inner Cover.

  • Page 21: Adf Section

    ADF Section Open the ADF Cover, and then Remove the misfed paper. remove the misfed paper. Misfed Paper Open the Exit Unit, and then remove Misfed Paper the misfed paper. Open the Inner Cover, and then remove the misfed paper. Exit Unit Close the Exit Unit.
  • Page 22 Pull down the ADF Tray, and then close the Inner Cover. ADF Tray Open the ADF. Remove the misfed paper, and then close the ADF. Misfed Paper Close the ADF Cover. ADF Cover...

  • Page 23: Replacing Consumables

    Adding Paper <Printing Media> If you wish to change the preset paper size used in the Paper Tray, contact your authorised Panasonic dealer. Do not place the following types of printing media into the Paper Tray, use the Sheet Bypass instead.

  • Page 24: Sheet Bypass

    Sheet Bypass Sheet Bypass Capacity Weight 55-256 g/m Size A3 to A5 Paper Capacity 100 sheets (A4, 80 g/m Suitable media Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper, Thick Paper, Coated Paper, Index/Cover Paper, Heavy Index Paper, Coated/Cover Paper, Heavy Coated Paper, Transparency, or Labels.
  • Page 25 Ensure to change the media type selection Select a printing media type, and then in the Control Panel when changing the select “OK”. media loaded on the trays. (Ex: Select “Transparency” when Transparencies are loaded in the Sheet Bypass.) If using other than plain paper, follow the steps below to set the desired type of printing media.

  • Page 26: Replacing Toner Cartridge

    For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities, or your local waste officials. Be sure to use only genuine Panasonic Colour Toner designed for this machine. When the display indicates that the toner is getting low, prepare the new Toner Bottle in advance.
  • Page 27 Shake the new Toner Cartridge to Turn the new Toner Cartridge loosen its contents. clockwise gently until it stops. New Toner Cartridge Shake it well (10-15 times) Shake it up and down, and then turn the bottom up and repeat. Gently peel the tape off in the direction New Toner Cartridge of the arrow.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Opc Drum Unit

    Replace the OPC Drum Unit of the colour shown on the Touch Panel Display. Be sure to use only genuine Panasonic OPC Drum Unit designed for this machine. Do not scratch or touch the surface of the OPC Drum with bare hands.
  • Page 29 Identify the location of the colour OPC Open the box, and then pull the new Drum Unit requiring replacement. OPC Drum Unit out of the box. Remove the plastic bag covering the Window new drum. (It will be reused in step 12.) Yellow Cyan Magenta...
  • Page 30 Peel off the Orange Tape. Insert the Toner Waste Container all Remove the Drum Protective Cover. the way in until it stops. Toner Waste Container Drum Protective Cover Exercise care not to incline the container, or toner may spill. Carefully insert the new OPC Drum Gently close the Front Cover.

  • Page 31: Replacing Toner Waste Container / Cleaning The Lsu Aperture Glass

    Replacing Toner Waste Container / Cleaning the LSU Aperture Glass Always clean the LSU Aperture Glass at the same time the Toner Waste Container is replaced. Do not reuse toner from the Toner Waste Container. Do not use the Cleaner if it is dirty. When the toner adheres to the machine, wipe it off with a cloth.
  • Page 32 Place the old Toner Waste Container Clean the LSU Aperture Glass (4 inside the box and zip the plastic bag Slots). closed. Cleaner Slot 1 Insert the Cleaner (felt side down) into the LSU Aperture Slot. Correct Cleaner To the Slot Incorrect Close Plastic Bag For disposal or recycling information,...
  • Page 33 Insert the new Toner Waste Container all the way in until it stops. Toner Waste Container (new) Gently close the Front Cover. Front Cover...

  • Page 34: Replacing Staples (Fq-Ss32)

    Replacing Staples (FQ-SS32) Replacing Staples The Add Staples Indicator illuminates. Staple Cartridge (FQ-SS32) When a staple jams, an error message will be displayed. Remove the jammed staple from the Staple Cartridge as illustrated. Jammed Staple Open the Stapler Cover. Pull out the Staple Cartridge. Stapler Cover Staple Cartridge...
  • Page 35 Replace the Staple Case with a new Select “More Menus”. one. Staple Case (New) If the above screen is not displayed, press Staple Case (Empty) the Copy key. Insert the Staple Cartridge. Select “Sort / Finish”, “Staple-Sort”, and the Staple Position. Refer to Sort Mode in the Operating Instructions (For Copier) of provided CD- ROM.

  • Page 36: Replacing Staples (Dq-Ss35)

    Replacing Staples (DQ-SS35) Replacing Staples The Add Staples Indicator illuminates. Staple Cartridge (DQ-SS35) When a staple jams, an error message will be displayed. Remove the jammed staple from the Staple Cartridge as illustrated. Jammed Staple Open the Stapler Cover. Turn the Knob on the Stapler Unit clockwise until it stops.
  • Page 37 Pull out the Stapler Unit. Set the Staple Case (new). Staple Case (new) Stapler Unit Pull out the Staple Cartridge by pinching the green buttons. Staple Cartridge Slide the new Staple Case into the Staple Cartridge, and then push the cover to close. Remove the tape.
  • Page 38 If the above screen is not displayed, press Insert the Stapler Unit until it locks. the Copy key. Stapler Unit Select “Sort / Finish”, “Staple-Sort”, and the Staple Position. Refer to Sort Mode in the Operating Instructions (For Copier) of provided CD- ROM.

  • Page 39: Disposal Of The Punch Hole Residue

    Disposal of the Punch Hole Residue Disposal of the Punch Hole Residue (1Bin Saddle-Stitch Finisher) When the Container becomes full with punch hole residue, an error message is displayed. Slide the Finisher to the left. Empty out the Punch Hole Residue Container.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery The machine has an internal battery (Product No.: CR2032) which maintains the date and time. When the battery requires replacement, the “Status” button changes from grey to yellow. If the status indicates “Replace Battery”, replace it by following the procedures below. The service life of the battery is approximately 1 year under normal use.
  • Page 41 Pull out the Battery Holder. Turn the Battery Holder upside down, and then insert it into the machine. Battery Holder Battery Holder Turn the Battery Holder upside down. Fasten it with the screw. Control Panel Screw Remove the old battery. Old Battery Insert the new battery into the holder.
  • Page 42 For Customer Support: Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. Fukuoka, Japan http://panasonic.net X1208-1019 (03) © Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2009 PJQMC1326ZB Unauthorised copying and distribution is a violation of law. January 2009 The contents of these Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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