Operating Instructions (For Copier) Digital Color Imaging Systems DP-C354 / C264 Model No. DP-C323 / C263 / C213 Model No. Before operating this machine, please carefully read this manual, and keep this documentation in a safe place for future reference. (Illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.) English Operating Instructions The following Operating Instruction manuals are included with this machine. Please refer to the appropriate manual and keep all manuals for future reference. If you lose the manual, contact the authorized Panasonic dealer. Operating Instructions (For Setting Up) This manual contains essential information for setting up the machine. Accessories Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations) This manual contains essential information for proper operation of the machine. It describes basic Copy, Print, Facsimile/Internet Fax, Scan/Email, and other functions. For a more detailed explanation of each function, please refer to the Operating Instruction manuals included on two CD-ROM as illustrated below. Operating Instructions CD Contains manuals with detailed information for Copy, Facsimile/Internet Fax, Scan/Email Functions, Function Parameters and User Authentication. Document Management System CD Contains the PDMS Application Software, and manuals with detailed information for the Print function, and PDMS Application software. Operating Instructions CD Copy Function Describes how to make a Color Copy with creative features. Document Management System CD Print Function Describes how to print with color, change default printer settings, or describes the course of action to take when a problem message appears, etc. Facsimile and Internet Fax Function (These functions are available when the optional G3 Fax Board/ Internet Fax Module is installed.) Describes how to send/receive a Facsimile/Internet Fax, or describes the course of action to take when a trouble message appears, etc. Application Software Describes how to use the application software. Ex:Web Device Monitor, Panafax Desktop, Document Manager/ Viewer, Client Device Monitor, Network Config/Add Editor, Network Setup Tool, Embedded Web Launcher Scan and Email Function (Standard on DP-C354/C264, for DPC323/C263/C213 when the optional Network Scanner/Email Module, Hard Disk Drive, Main Memory, and Image Memory are installed.) Describes how to scan, and send an Email. Function Parameters Describes how to change the default settings of each function using the Control Panel of the machine. User Authentication Describes how to enable and use the user authentication function. 2 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 For Keys and Buttons Description Hard buttons on the Control Panel are depicted as **** key, soft buttons on the Touch Panel are depicted as "xxx". Ex: Press the Start key and select "More Menus". 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features Basic Operation Procedure ................................................................................................. Selecting the Color Mode .................................................................................................... Full Color Mode ............................................................................................ "Full Color" Black Mode ......................................................................................................... "Black" 2 Color Mode....................................................................................................."2 Color" 1 Color Mode....................................................................................................."1 Color" New Color Registration ............................................................................"Add Custom" Selecting Original Type and Adjusting the Density.............................................................. Registering Quality Preset........................................................................................."Save" Using Quality Preset............................................................................................... "Recall" Quality Adjusting.................................................................................................................. Background .............................................................................. "Background Removal" BleedThrough.................................................................... "BleedThrough Prevention" Color Tone .............................................................................................................."Tint" Contrast.......................................................................................................... "Contrast" Image Sharpness ........................................................................................"Sharpness" Saturation.................................................................................................... "Saturation" Color Balance........................................................................................ "Color Balance" Proof Copying.................................................................................................... "Proof Set" Confirming/Editing the Selected Copy Features................................... "Confirm Settings" Storing a Job in Memory................................................................................"Preset Jobs" Recalling a Preset Job Stored in Memory ........................................................................... Checking the Waiting to Copy Job ............................................................ "Output Queue" Displaying a List of All Jobs ............................................................................................ Displaying a List of Copy Jobs ........................................................................................ Deleting Copy Jobs ......................................................................................................... Completion Notice ............................................................................. "Completion Notice" 6 8 9 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 36 36 37 38 Chapter 2 More Menus Features 2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................. "2-Sided / Original->Copy" Basic Operation for the 2-Sided Copy Mode................................................................... Copying 2-Sided original(s) Onto two separate sheets ........................................"2 -> 1" Copying Facing Page Original to Two Separate Sheets................................... "2 Page" From 1-Sided Originals to 2-Sided Copies using Saddle Stitch (Booklet) ....... "Booklet" Copying Mixed Size Originals from the ADF....................................... "Multi-Size Feed" Copying Special Originals (Thin Paper, etc.) from the ADF ........"Job Build and SADF" Sort Mode ..................................................................................................... "Sort / Finish" 40 40 41 42 43 45 47 50 4 Zoom Mode............................................................................................... "Zoom / Effects" Variable Ratios .................................................................................................... "Zoom" Auto Zoom .................................................................................................. "Auto Zoom" Effect Modes........................................................................................................................ Setting a Blank Edge ............................................................................................ "Edge" Eliminate Dark Inner Binding Shadows ................................................................ "Book" Shift Image to Right, Left, Up or Down .............................................................. "Margin" Copying with Stamping.................................................................................."Stamping" Centering ...................................................................................................... "Centering" Image Repeat ........................................................................................ "Image Repeat" Insertion Modes ................................................................................. "Insertion / Overlay" Add a Cover Page to Copies ..............................................................................."Cover" Inserts Blank/Copied Pages Between Copies ...................................... "Page Insertion" Inserts Blank Pages Between Transparency Film............ "Transparency Interleaving" Overlay Modes..................................................................................................................... Overlaying an Image Onto the Copies ............................................................."Overlay" Overlay Copying with Registered Image ................................................"Form Overlay" File Edit............................................................................................................ "File Edit" 52 52 54 56 56 58 59 61 70 71 72 72 74 76 78 78 81 83 Chapter 3 Other Features Making Copies with the ADF Opened.................................................................................. Skyshot Mode.................................................................................................................. Manual Skyshot Mode ..................................................................................................... Reserving the Next Copy Job While the Current Copy Job is Progressing ......................... Interrupt the Current Copy Jobs to Make an Urgent Copy .................................................. 88 88 89 90 91 Chapter 4 Appendix Combined Copy Functions .................................................................................................. 92 Index .................................................................................................................................... 94 5 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Procedure Basic Menu Features The machine automatically detects the original(s), and decides on which Copy Size, Black & White or Color Copy Mode to use. If the detection fails, manually set the settings. Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 6 1 Place original(s). 3 Select the required settings if necessary. Face Up. Up to 85 sheets (20 lb). The Original Size is detected, and a corresponding Copy Size is automatically selected. If the orientation of the original and of the copy paper are not the same, the original is copied, and the image is automatically rotated. Face Down. Align with top left corner. Close ADF. Refer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations) of provided booklet. When copying 8.5" x 11" size originals, selecting 8.5" x 11" for the Copy Size accelerates the continuous copying speed. If the orientation is not the same between the two settings, the copied image is automatically rotated by 90 degrees. For more details of Basic Menu screen, refer to Chapter 1, Basic Menu Features (see pages 8 to 39). When setting other features, refer to Chapter 2, More Menus Features (see page 40 to 87). Ex: 2-Sided Copy, Sort/Finish, Zoom/ Effects, etc. 2 Press the Copy key if the machine is set to other function mode. 4 Enter the desired number of copies. (Up to 999) Chapter 1 When inputting a number 4 to 8 digits in length, with the optional Fax Communication Board installed; the machine interprets this as a telephone number, and switches to Fax Mode and displays the Number Pad screen. Basic Menu Features 5 Press the Start key. After finishing copying, press the Reset key to return to the initial screen of the current active mode. 7 Selecting the Color Mode You can either copy in the machine selected color mode, or you can manually change it. Full Color Monochrome 2 Color 1 Color Monochrome 1 Color Chapter 1 Basic Menu Features 8 Full color Monochrome Ex: Full Color The default color mode settings can be changed. Refer to Copier Settings (For Key Operator) in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) on the provided CD-ROM. Manually selected color mode settings will return to the default settings under the following conditions. - If the Reset key is pressed. - If Auto Reset Time interval has lapsed (default = 1 min). - If the power is turned OFF. 1 2 3 Place original(s). Refer to Placing Originals (Copy) in the Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations) of provided booklet. 4 Select the desired Color Mode, and then select "OK". Press the Copy key if the machine is set to other function mo ...