Digital color imaging systems operating instructions model no. Dp-c262/c322 before operating this machine, please read this manual completely and keep this manual for future reference. (illustration shows optional accessories that may not be installed on your machine.) english (for copier).
2 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 cd document management system...
3 conventions icons the following icons are used in this manual. Notation the following notations are used in this manual. Icon description indicated important information that must be read in detail. Indicates reference information. Notation description for keys and buttons hard buttons on the cont...
4 table of contents chapter 1 basic menu features basic operation procedure ..................................................................................................... 6 selecting the color mode ..................................................................................................
5 variable ratios ......................................................................................................“zoom” 49 auto-zoom....................................................................................................“auto zoom” 51 effect modes.....................................
6 chapter 1 basic menu features chapter 1 basic menu features basic operation procedure 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. 1 place original(s). Z if placing ori...
7 chapter 1 basic menu features 5 press the start key. Z when copying from the platen glass, place the next original and follow the instructions described on the touch panel display. Z after finishing copying, press the reset key to return to the initial screen of the current active mode..
8 chapter 1 basic menu features selecting the color mode you can either copy in the machine selected color mode, or you can change to the color mode manually. Z the default color mode can be changed. Refer to copier settings (for key operator) in the operating instructions (for function parameters) ...
9 chapter 1 basic menu features full color mode color original can be copied in full color. 1 select “full color”, and then select “ok”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of selecting the color mode (see page 8). Z for the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of selecting the col...
10 chapter 1 basic menu features 2 color mode color original can be copied in 2 colors, which can be achieved by using black & another specified color. The specified color can be selected from the basic colors (red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan), and registered colors. When 2 color mode is sel...
11 chapter 1 basic menu features 4 select “ok”. Ex: "green" is selected. Z for the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of selecting the color mode (see page 8)..
12 chapter 1 basic menu features 1 color mode color and monochrome originals can be copied in one specified color. The color can be selected from the basic colors (red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan), or from the registered colors. Z when 1 color mode is selected, original type setting is not a...
13 chapter 1 basic menu features 4 select “ok”. Ex: "green" is selected. Z for the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of selecting the color mode (see page 8)..
14 chapter 1 basic menu features new color registration 1 select “add custom”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 2 of 2 color mode (see page 10). 2 select any button without a registered color name, and then select “ok”. When the registered color is changed. Select the registered color n...
15 chapter 1 basic menu features 5 input the original color name with the keyboard, and then select “ok”. Z up to 20 characters. Z for instructions on how to enter characters, refer to using the keyboard in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom. 6 confirm the re...
16 chapter 1 basic menu features selecting original type and adjusting the density when selecting the original type. When adjusting the copy density. Z original type setting is not available when the 2 color, or 1 color mode is selected. Z the default setting of “original type” can be changed. Refer...
17 chapter 1 basic menu features 5 adjust the density using “lighter” or “darker”, and then select “ok”. 6 enter the desired number of copies. 7 press the start key. Z after finishing copying, press the reset key to return to the initial screen of the current active mode. Text select when copying te...
18 chapter 1 basic menu features registering quality preset you can set your favorite setting by registering quality preset. A maximum of 5 presets can be saved. The following quality settings can be registered in quality preset. • auto, black, full color, 2 color or 1 color • original type • densit...
19 chapter 1 basic menu features 6 select a quality preset button, and then select “ok”. When registering new quality preset. Select quality preset button where no title is available. When updating the registered quality preset. Select a registered quality preset button. 7 input any quality preset n...
20 chapter 1 basic menu features using quality preset you can recall the registered quality settings by using the following procedures. To register image quality settings in quality preset, refer to the registering quality preset (see page 18). 1 place original(s). Z refer to placing originals (copy...
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22 chapter 1 basic menu features quality adjusting image quality items can be easily set by selecting from 4 image quality types (lively, bright, etc.). Also, in custom setting, the following 7 image quality can be set. • background removal • bleedthrough prevention • tint • contrast • sharpness • s...
23 chapter 1 basic menu features z the default values are set upon shipment. Key operators can change these values, refer to copier settings in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom. 6 select “ok”. 7 enter the desired number of copies. 8 press the start key. Z a...
24 chapter 1 basic menu features background the original can be copied with the background color removed. This function is useful when copying newspapers or an original, which has background color. The settings of the background removal become invalid if photo is selected in the original type. 1 sel...
25 chapter 1 basic menu features bleedthrough thin sheets of original can be copied without bleeding through. The settings of bleedthrough prevention become invalid if photo is selected in the original type. 1 select “bleedthrough prevention”. Z to display this screen, refer to step 1 of background ...
26 chapter 1 basic menu features color tone the original can be copied with reddish or bluish color accentuated. 1 select “tint”. Z to display this screen, refer to step 1 of background (see page 24). 2 adjust the color tone with “more red” or “more blue”, and then select “ok”. Z screen will return ...
27 chapter 1 basic menu features contrast the original can be copied with adjusted brightness and darkness. 1 select “contrast”. Z to display this screen, refer to step 1 of background (see page 24). 2 adjust the contrast with “lower” or “higher”, and then select “ok”. Z screen will return to step 1...
28 chapter 1 basic menu features image sharpness the original can be copied by softening or sharpening the outline of the image. 1 select “sharpness”. Z to display this screen, refer to step 1 of background (see page 24). 2 adjust the sharpness with “lower” or “higher”, and then select “ok”. Z scree...
29 chapter 1 basic menu features saturation the original can be copied with adjusted saturation. 1 select “saturation”. Z to display this screen, refer to step 1 of background (see page 24). 2 adjust the saturation with “lower” or “higher”, and then select “ok”. Z screen will return to step 1. Selec...
30 chapter 1 basic menu features color balance the original can be copied with adjusted the density level (darker, medium and lighter) of yellow, magenta, cyan and black. 1 select “color balance”. Z to display this screen, refer to step 1 of background (see page 24). 2 select “cyan”, and then adjust...
31 chapter 1 basic menu features proof copying when making more than one copy, the first copy can be printed as a proof copy. After confirming its quality, the remaining copies can be printed. 1 place original(s). Z refer to placing originals (copy) in the operating instructions (for basic operation...
32 chapter 1 basic menu features confirming the selected copy features before copying, the settings can be checked, changed or deleted. 1 select “confirm settings”. 2 check the settings, and then select “close”. Z if “confirm settings” is selected, the setting screen is displayed and the settings (e...
33 chapter 1 basic menu features storing a job in memory a copy job can be registered as a preset job. It is useful to register the frequently used settings as preset jobs. Refer to the recalling a preset job stored in memory (see page 34). 1 place original(s). Z refer to placing originals (copy) in...
34 chapter 1 basic menu features recalling a preset job stored in memory the specific copy job will be done by recalling the registered preset jobs. A job called “double exposure” is set as default. Refer to double exposure in the operating instructions (for basic operations) of provided booklet. Z ...
35 chapter 1 basic menu features checking the waiting to copy job a list of jobs currently being printed or waiting to print can be displayed. The following types of jobs can be displayed. • all jobs • copy jobs the pending waiting to print jobs can be deleted. Displaying a list of all jobs a list o...
36 chapter 1 basic menu features deleting copy jobs the jobs in ready status can be deleted. 1 select “copy” in the output queue screen. Z to display the output queue screen, refer to the checking the waiting to copy job (see page 35). 2 select a job, and then select “delete”. Z when deleting all th...
37 chapter 1 basic menu features completion notice if completion notice is set, you will be notified on your computer when copying is completed. Z before using this function, install the panasonic document management system and pcl printer driver, and then configure each software. Z to register the ...
38 chapter 2 more menus f eatures chapter 2 more menus features 2-sided copy mode z for information on “1 -> 2”, “2 -> 2”, “book -> 2” and “n in 1”, please refer to the operating instructions (for basic operations). Z the standard setting of the 2-sided / original->copy can be changed. Refer to copi...
39 chapter 2 more menus f eatures copying 2-sided original(s) onto two separate sheets 2-sided original(s) can be copied, and separated into 1-sided pages. 1 select “2-sided / original->copy”, and then select “2 -> 1”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of basic operation for the 2-side...
40 chapter 2 more menus f eatures copying facing page original to two separate sheets two facing pages or a 11" x 17" size original can be copied, and separated into 1-sided sheets. 1 select “2-sided / original->copy”, and then select “2 page”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 3 of basi...
41 chapter 2 more menus f eatures from 1-sided originals to 2-sided copies using saddle stitch (booklet) z the 2-sided original cannot be copied into a booklet. Z originals should be placed on the adf. (5.5" x 8.5"or 8.5" x 11" size is only available) z optional 1-bin saddle finisher is required. Ap...
42 chapter 2 more menus f eatures ② select a cover type. ③ select “cover” to select a paper. Z when changing paper other than the cover, press the copy key on the control panel. If the paper of desired size is available on the tray, the display changes. Select a paper size from the display. 4 select...
43 chapter 2 more menus f eatures copying mixed size originals from the adf use this function when copying mixed size originals (8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17" or 8.5" x 11" and legal) using with the adf, original size can be detected automatically then can be copied to the same size or one specified size...
44 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 3 when copying the same paper size, touch “basic menu”, and then select a desired copy size with copy size button. Z for the following procedure, refer to steps 5 to 6 of basic operation for the 2-sided copy mode (see page 38)..
45 chapter 2 more menus f eatures copying special originals (thin paper, etc.) from the adf sadf this mode adds a 5 second delay to allow another original to be placed on the adf. Special originals (like thin paper, etc.) can be fed from the adf and copied continuously using the sadf mode. 1 place o...
46 chapter 2 more menus f eatures job build this is useful, when copying multiple sets of originals that exceed the maximum capacity of the adf of 70 sheets (20 lb). (see the example below) ex: to make 5 sets of sorted copies of 100-sheet of originals. (a) place the first 70 sheets of originals on t...
47 chapter 2 more menus f eatures sort mode the original can be copied, printed, and sorted in a specified number of sets. • optional finisher is not installed. Refer to the operating instructions (for basic functions). • optional finisher is installed. Shift-sort, shift-group and staple mode are av...
48 chapter 2 more menus f eatures when the optional 1-bin saddle stitch finisher is installed. Select the stapling position. When the optional punch unit is installed to the 1-bin saddle stitch finisher. Select the punching position. When the optional 1-bin finisher is installed. Select the stapling...
49 chapter 2 more menus f eatures zoom mode variable ratios the original can be copied by setting the enlargement/reduction ratio. 1 place original(s). Z refer to placing originals (copy) in the operating instructions (for basic operations) of provided booklet. 2 press the copy key if set in other f...
50 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 6 input the zoom ratio with “s” and “t”, or the keypad, and then select “ok”. Z the ratio can be set in 1% increments from 25% to 400%. Z when changing the paper size after setting the zoom ratio, touch “basic menu”, and then select “paper/output tray”, and select t...
51 chapter 2 more menus f eatures auto zoom by setting auto zoom, originals can be automatically enlarged/reduced to fit the size of the loaded paper. Z this function can be selected when the original is placed on the platen. Z as the original is placed on the platen, the position of the original ma...
52 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 select the desired zoom/type ratio, and then select “ok”. 6 select the desired size of paper, and then select “ok”. 7 enter the desired number of copies. 8 press the start key. Z when copying from the platen glass, place the next original and follow the instructio...
53 chapter 2 more menus f eatures effect modes setting a blank edge unnecessary edge can be erased by setting a blank edge. Z when “zoom” is selected, the erasing width varies depending on the zoom ratio. 1 place original(s). Z refer to placing originals (copy) in the operating instructions (for bas...
54 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 select “xy” to set the same value for x and y, or “x”, “y” to set a different value for x and y. 6 input the erasing width with “s” and “t”, or the keypad, and then select “ok”. Z the erasing width can be set in 1 mm increments from 5 mm to 99 mm. 7 enter the desi...
55 chapter 2 more menus f eatures eliminate dark inner binding shadows when copying original such as the center of folding position may be shaded. This shade can be easily eliminated. Z when “zoom” is selected, the erasing width varies depending on the zoom ratio. Z when “overlay” or “form overlay” ...
56 chapter 2 more menus f eatures shift image to right, left, up or down the original can be copied by setting a binding margin on the edge or in the center of the paper. Z if a part of the copied image is missing, change the margin reduction setting to yes. Refer to copier settings in the operating...
57 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 select the desired position of the binding margin. 6 input the width of the binding margin with “s” and “t”, or the keypad, and then select “ok”. Z the width of the binding margin can be set in 1 mm increments, from 5 mm to 99 mm. 7 enter the desired number of cop...
58 chapter 2 more menus f eatures copying with stamping page numbers, date, etc. Can be stamped on each sheet. Z this function can be selected when the original is placed on the adf. Z only 1 of the page number, date, control number and characters can be selected to print in 1 scanning. 2 or more st...
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60 chapter 2 more menus f eatures page number the original can be copied with page numbers printed. Z the default is -n- (number) format. To change to n/m (number/maximum) format, refer to copier settings in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom. Z make sure to ...
61 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 4 select the starting page of the numbering, and then select “ok”. Z for the following steps, refer to steps 5 to 6 in the basic operation for stamping (see page 58). The page numbering starts from the first page. The page numbering starts from the second page. The ...
62 chapter 2 more menus f eatures issue number the original can be copied, and printed in consecutive numbers from 001 to 999. Z the issue numbers can be set from 001 to 999. After 999, the number returns to 001. 1 select “issue number”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 4 of basic opera...
63 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 4 input the starting number of the issue number with “s” and “t”, or the keypad, and then select “ok”. Z for the following steps, refer to steps 5 to 6 in the basic operation for stamping (see page 58). Each time it is selected, the number increments by 1. Each time...
64 chapter 2 more menus f eatures date the original can be copied with a printed date. The date is printed in mm/dd/yyyy format. 1 select “date”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps 1 to 4 of basic operation for stamping (see page 58). 2 select the orientation of the original. 3 select the stam...
65 chapter 2 more menus f eatures ② move the cursor to the desired position using and . ③ update the date with the keypad. 5 select “ok”. Z for the following steps, refer to steps 5 to 6 in the basic operation for stamping (see page 58)..
66 chapter 2 more menus f eatures text stamp the original can be copied with printed text. Z up to 32 characters, including a to z, a to z, 0 to 9, symbols, @, . (period), _ and space can be printed. Z the font size is 2.1 mm x 3.1 mm. 1 select “text stamp”. Z to display this screen, refer to steps ...
67 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 input text, and then select “ok”. Z up to 32 characters. Z for instructions on how to enter characters, refer to using the keyboard in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom. 6 select “ok”. Z for the following steps, refer to s...
68 chapter 2 more menus f eatures centering the copying image can be centered automatically on selected paper. Z this function can be selected when the original is placed on the platen. Z as the original is placed on the platen, the position of the original may be erroneously detected if influenced ...
69 chapter 2 more menus f eatures image repeat create multiple images on the sheet from single original. Z you can change to have dotted lines printed around the copy images. Refer to copier settings in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom. Z this function can ...
70 chapter 2 more menus f eatures insertion modes add a cover page to copies the original can be copied using other types of paper as a cover page. Only the front cover, or front and back covers can be selected. 1 place original(s) on the adf. Z refer to placing originals (copy) in the operating ins...
71 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 determine whether to copy the front/ back cover. 6 select “cover” until the paper tray to be used is displayed. Z when changing paper other than the cover page, press the copy key, and change the paper tray. 7 select “ok”. 8 enter the desired number of copies. 9 p...
72 chapter 2 more menus f eatures inserts blank/copied pages between copies the original can be copied by inserting other types of paper between specified pages. 1 place original(s) on the adf. Z refer to placing originals (copy) in the operating instructions (for basic operations) of provided bookl...
73 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 7 select “ok”. 8 input the page numbers with keypad where the insertion pages are placed. 9 select to enter the following page numbers where the insertion pages are placed. Z by selecting and , move cursor to enter the insertion page numbers. Z up to 20 insertion pa...
74 chapter 2 more menus f eatures inserts blank pages between transparency film 1 place original(s) on the adf. Z refer to placing originals (copy) in the operating instructions (for basic operations) of provided booklet. 2 press the copy key if set in other function mode. 3 select “more menus”. 4 p...
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76 chapter 2 more menus f eatures overlay modes overlaying an image onto the copies the original can be overlaid with the first page of the original. The first page is called the overlay original, and the second page onwards are called the scanned original, respectively. Z the size available for bot...
77 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 select the color of the overlay original from the basic colors and registered custom colors, and then select “ok”. When selecting from the basic colors when selecting from the registered custom colors z if “add custom” is selected, change color > add custom screen...
78 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 11 determine where to register the overlay original. 12 select a desired button has no names registered, and then select "ok". 13 input the button name with keyboard, and then select “ok”. Z up to 20 characters can be entered. Z for instructions on how to enter char...
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80 chapter 2 more menus f eatures overlay copying with registered image overlay an image stored in memory onto the copy. Z available size is 8.5" x 11". Z “auto” cannot be selected in color mode. Z if the orientation of the original is different from the form, the original is copied by automatically...
81 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 5 select the registered form, and then select “ok”. Z for the details about how to register the form, refer to the save (see page 82). Z when optional hard disk drive is not installed, the screen of step 5 is not displayed. 6 set the order of overlay form and the sc...
82 chapter 2 more menus f eatures file edit up to 12 editing functions are available in the form overlay feature. Z refer to the overlay copying with registered image (see page 80) z optional hard disk drive is required. If it is not installed, an image can not be stored. Save z if no optional hard ...
83 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 6 select “save”, and then select "ok". 7 select the specified colors of the form from basic/custom, and then select “ok”. When selecting from the basic colors when selecting from the registered custom colors z if “add custom” is selected, add custom screen is displa...
84 chapter 2 more menus f eatures 11 select “yes”. 12 input the file name, and then select “ok”. Z up to 20 characters can be entered. Z for instructions on how to enter characters, refer to using the keyboard in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom..
85 chapter 2 more menus f eatures erase 1 select the file name to be deleted. Z to display file edit screen, refer to steps 2 to 4 in save (see page 82). 2 select “erase”, and then “ok”. 3 select “yes”. Z after completing the deletion of the form, press the reset key to cancel the settings. File nam...
86 chapter 3 other features chapter 3 other features making copies with the adf opened the original can be copied without generating dark borders even if the adf is opened. Skyshot mode skyshot mode can be selected in the standard settings. Z when “2 page” or “n in 1” is selected, only “normal” can ...
87 chapter 3 other features manual skyshot mode copying with pre-registered scan size into memory. Z before using the manual skyshot mode, please set m1 or m2 in the preset jobs. Refer to the copier settings in the operating instructions (for function parameters) on the provided cd-rom. Z originals ...
88 chapter 3 other features reserving the next copy job while the current copy job is progressing the next copy job can be reserved while the current copy job is under way. The optional hard disk drive is required. 1 place the next original while copying current job. 2 select "reserve a job". 3 sele...
89 chapter 3 other features interrupt the current copy jobs to make an urgent copy you can interrupt the current copy jobs, and make an urgent copy. Z when scanning the current copy job, other copy jobs cannot be interrupted. 1 press the interrupt key while copying. 2 place original(s). 3 select cop...
90 chapter 4 appendix chapter 4 appendix combined copy functions 1-> 2 2-> 1 2-> 2 2p a g e b ook -> 2 n i n 1 bo o k le t mu lti -s ize f e ed j o b bu ild & sadf sor t no n so rt sh ift -sor t s h if t-gr o u p r o ta te -s o rt r o ta te -gr o up st a p le -s o rt pu nc h zo om au to z o o m 1->2...
91 chapter 4 appendix ed ge bo o k ma rg in s ta m pi ng ce n te rin g im ag e r epe at c o ver p ag e in se rtio n tran sp are ncy in terl ea vi ng ov er la y f o rm o ve rla y di g ita l sk y sh ot ma nu al s ky s h ot co m p le tio n no tic e in te rru pt pro o f co py do u b le e xp o s u re 1->...
92 chapter 4 appendix glossary term meaning 10base-t/ 100base- tx an ethernet standard for local area network (lan). The 10/100 refers to its 10/100 mbps bandwidth, the base to single baseband, and the t to the twisted pair. The cable uses two pairs of unshielded twisted wires. Address book the addr...
93 chapter 4 appendix direct smtp allows internet fax machines to communicate directly with each other within the firewall (intranet) without going through the mail server, thus alleviating the burden on the mail server. Disk drive a peripheral storage device that holds, spins, reads and writes magn...
94 chapter 4 appendix group dialing the ability to program many telephone numbers into a single station so that many locations can be dialed in sequence utilizing a single keystroke. Halftone a scanning technique to distinguish levels of gray from black and white. Handshaking the exchange of a group...
95 chapter 4 appendix jpeg short for joint photographic experts group, and pronounced jay-peg. Jpeg is a lossy compression technique for color images. Although it can reduce files sizes to about 5% of their normal size, some detail is lost in the compression. Jpeg is a graphical format that is widel...
96 chapter 4 appendix panasonic super- smoothing an electronic image enhancement (panasonic super smoothing) that will create a particular pattern for the improvement of copy quality. Pc the personal computer - quite simply a computer designed to be used by one person at a time. Pc card a credit car...
97 chapter 4 appendix sd card (secure digital memory card) a flash memory card that provides secure storage for your machine, which is also popular with handheld devices such as digital cameras, cell-phones, and pdas. Selective reception a function that can be set so that your unit will receive from...
98 chapter 4 appendix tiff image viewer an application software to view the contents of tiff-f file. Some tiff image viewers may not display the data properly. Time zone by setting the time zone of your area on the device's control panel, the received email will display in the correct date & time or...
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