Panasonic DP-CL21 Operating Instructions Manual

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DP-CL21 is the PCL model of the printer. The printer can be used as PCL / PostScript model by purchasing
They are distinguished as follows in the Operating Instructions.
the Upgrade Kit.
• DP-CL21P: PCL model
• DP-CL21M: PCL / PostScript model
The Operating Instructions consist of 3 files.
• Print.pdf
Clicking on their names or icons below can open these files. The printer's features are described on the
following pages of this file.
Settings and Printing (Print.pdf)
This section contains information on media, printer panel, printer drivers and hard disk
drive utility.
Maintenance and Specifications (Mainte.pdf)
This section contains information on cleaning the printer, replacing supplies, clearing
jams, troubleshooting, error messages, repacking and specifications of the printer, media
to be used and interface.
Network (Network.pdf)
This section contains information on configuring the printer for use within the network.
Please carefully read the Operating Instructions before operating. If you need to see the Setup Guide,
click
Setup
Guide.
Keep the printer CD-ROM in a safe place for future reference. Do not expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight
or extreme heat and do not scratch or smudge the surface of the CD-ROM.
Mainte.pdf
Network.pdf
Color Laser Printer
Operating Instructions
Model No.
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Summary of Contents for Panasonic DP-CL21

  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DP-CL21 Model No. DP-CL21 is the PCL model of the printer. The printer can be used as PCL / PostScript model by purchasing They are distinguished as follows in the Operating Instructions. the Upgrade Kit. • DP-CL21P: PCL model •...
  • Page 2 ® As an E Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product NERGY ® meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY and the E certification mark are registered US NERGY NERGY marks.) Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, the Acrobat logo, Adobe Type Manager,...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2002 Wind River Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This product contains an implementation of LZW licensed under U.S.Patent 4,558,302. Copyright  1998-2003 silex technology, Inc. © Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2003 © Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2003...
  • Page 4: Automatic Duplex Printing

    Features Features Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic DP-CL21 Color Laser Printer. We are sure it will meet your printing needs and give you many years of productive and efficient use. Printing in PCL and PostScript (DP-CL21M only) In addition to printing in PCL, DP-CL21M provides printing in PostScript for Microsoft® Windows®...
  • Page 5: Status Display

    Features Job Spool Feature (Windows only) - using the printer panel: see page in “Settings and Printing” - using the HDD Utility: see page 217, in “Settings and Printing” Allows print jobs to be saved to the printer’s internal hard drive with printer drivers in Windows. With this feature users can check a document prior to printing multiple copies (Check and Print), save frequently used documents for instantaneous printing (Memory Print), and save confidential documents requiring the user to enter a password to begin the printing process (Confidential Print...
  • Page 6 Features HDD Utility - see page 206 in “Settings and Printing Controls spooled print job in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) of the printer or maintains the HDD from your computer. Web Administrative Tool - see page 8 in “Network” Manages the device by showing the status of the device connected to the network and changing its configuration, therefore, an administrator can manage a printer using this tool.
  • Page 7 Schema for Color Printing Schema for Color Printing The Concept of “color” ■ Hue The qualitative aspect of color we generally perceive, such as “red” or “blue”. ■ Saturation The vividness of the color. ■ Brightness The brightness of the color. A higher brightness provides a lighter image and a lower brightness provides a darker image.
  • Page 8 Schema for Color Printing Method for Creating Colors There are two methods of creating a range of colors. Those are called “additive color system” and “subtractive color system”. ■ Additive color system (This system is used by computer monitors.) This system creates a range of colors by combining varying amounts of Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) light, which is generally used in the color monitor.
  • Page 9 Schema for Color Printing ■ Subtractive color system (This system is used by color printers This system produces color by combining colorants such as inks, toners or paint on media, which is generally used in color printing. The printers create the colors by combining the subtractive primaries: Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.