KX-P2123

Language: IBM Proprinter X-24E, Epson LQ-860 Speed: Font Draft LQ Micron 240 CPS 80 CPS Elite 192 CPS 64 CPS Pica 160 CPS 53 CPS Graphics: 60, 180, 360 DPI No. of Pins: 24

Panasonic KX-P2123 Fonts

Internal Fonts

Panasonic KX-P2123 Paper Handling

Tractor Feed method: Bottom feed and front feed, tractor and friction

Optional Feeders: Cut sheet feeder

Continuous Feeding

Loading fanfold paper (rear push feed)

1. Turn the power switch on. A beep will sound once and the PAPER OUT indicator will flash. This indicates that there is no paper installed in the printer.
2. Make sure the head gap lever position is appropriate for the thickness of the paper being used.
3. Set the paper feed selector to the tractor position.
   
4. Fold the rear part of the smoked plastic cover over the front part, and then remove the top cover.
5. Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward. Slide the tractors toward the sides of the printer to accommodate the approximate width of the paper being used.
6. Center the paper support between the tractors.
7. Open both tractor covers.
8. Align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pins, and be sure the paper is straight before closing the tractor covers.
9. Pull the tractors outward to remove any slack, then lock the tractors into position by pushing the tractor clamping levers back.
10. Open the tractor covers and remove the paper, then close the tractor covers
11. Press the FF switch while pressing the ON LINE switch. The tractor will rotate automatically for ten seconds.
12. While the tractor is rotating, insert the fanfold paper behind the pinwheel evenly, between the paper insertion guides, until the tractor pins catch the paper sprocket holes.
    Verify the paper is installed straight. If jamming occurs, remove the paper by rotating the platen knob back.
13. Press the LOAD/PARK switch once, the printer will load the paper automatically to the first print line. Verify the paper is straight.
14. Replace the smoked plastic cover and the top cover.
15. You can now adjust your Top of Form position or press the On LINE switch to get ready to print.

Loading fanfold paper (bottom pull feeding)

1. Turn the power switch on. A beep will sound once and the paper out indicator will flash. This indicates that there is no paper installed in the printer.
2. Make sure the head gap lever position is appropriate for the thickness of the paper being used.
3. Set the paper feed selector to the tractor position.
   
4. Open the smoked plastic cover, and then remove the top cover.
5. Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping leers forward. Slide the tractors toward the sides of the printer to accommodate the approximate width of the paper being used.
6. Center the paper support between the tractors.
7. Open both tractor covers
8. Remove the pull up roller unit.
9. Push the fanfold paper up through the bottom slot until it appears on the platen. Make sure the side on which you wish to print is facing up.
10. Align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pins, and make sure the paper is straight before closing the tractor covers.
11. Pull the tractors outward to remove any slack, then lock the tractors in place by pushing the tractor clamping levers back.
12. Replace the pull up roller until.
13. Close both the top cover and the smoked plastic cover.
14. You can now adjust your Top Of Form position or press the ON LINE switch to get ready to print.

Manual Feeding

Feeding single sheets and envelopes using friction feed

1. Turn the power switch on. A beep will sound and the paper out indicator will flash. This indicates that there is no paper installed in the printer.
2. Make sure the head gap lever position is appropriate for the thickness of the paper being used.
3. Set the paper feed selector to the manual feed position.
   
4. Fold back the rear portion of the smoked plastic cover. Then insert the pins of the top cover into slots in the upper cabinet. These slots are indicated by clack arrows on the left and right sides of the upper cabinet.
5. Separate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper or envelope. Insert the paper through the paper guides and behind the platen.
   
6. To align the paper horizontally or vertically, set the paper feed selector to the tractor position. This releases the paper and allows the paper to be positioned manually as required. Set the selector back to the manual position before printing.
7. You can now adjust your Top of Form position or press the On Line switch to get ready to print.

Note:

• When he Automatic loading is set to off in the initial setup mode, then press the LOAD/PARK switch to load the paper to the first print line.
• When the paper feed selector is in the tractor position, the buzzer will sound to inform you that the selector is in the wrong position.
• When loading an envelope, if the envelope will not load smoothly, move the paper feed selector to the tractor position and insert the envelope manually, then move the selector back to the manual position.

Panasonic KX-P2123 Settings

Initial Setup Mode

The printer allows you to select 24 Initial Setup mode conditions. The printer uses the control table to select them instead of the conventional dip switches.

To Enter the Initial Setup Mode

Turn on the power switch while pressing the FUNCTION switch to enter the Initial Setup mode. The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator light should be blinking and all row indicator lights should be lit.

When setting the Initial Setup, keep in mind that there are two types:

Individual The setting is either on or off

Group The setting has a number of selections to choose from

Setting the Initial Setup Mode

1. Press and release the SUPER QUIET switch until the desired Row indicator combination is lit. (Refer to the following table).
   
2. Use the TEAR OFF, LOAD/PARK, ON LINE, FF, and LF switches to changes the settings of the column indicators.
   
3. After settings all the items you desire, press the FUNCTION switch to store them and exit the Initial Setup mode.

Details of all items in the Initial Setup mode

* marks factory setting

Printer Emulation (Group)
Epson* Epson LQ-860 emulation
IBM IBM Proprinter X24E emulation

Character Set (Group)
Italic* Italic character set
G1 Graphic character set 1
G2 Graphic character set 2

Code Page (Group)
Selects one of 5 code pages - USA*, Multilingual, Portugal, Canada, Norway

International Character Set (Group)
Selects one of the international, Legal character sets - USA*, France, Germany, England, Denmark 1, Sweden, Italy, Spain 1, Japan, Norway, Denmark 2, Spain 2, Latin America, Korea, and Legal.

Zero Font (Group)
Selects one of the zero fonts - standard*, slashed or dotted.

Download Buffer Control (Individual)
ON Download in enabled
OFF* Download is disabled

Note: This setting is effective only when the 32K buffer option (KX-P43) is installed.

Cut Sheet Feeder (Individual)
ON C.S.F is installed
OFF* C.S.F is not installed

Note: This setting is effective only when the paper feed selector is in the single position and the cut sheet feeder option (KX-PT10) is installed.

Paper Out Detector (Individual)
ON* Detector is active
OFF Detector is ignored

Buzzer Sound Control (Individual)
ON* Buzzer sounds
OFF Buzzer does not sound

Alternate Graphic (AGM) (Individual)
ON Alternate graphic mode ON
OFF* Alternate graphic mode OFF

Note: This setting is effective only in the IBM Proprinter X24E mode.

Automatic Line Feed (Individual)
ON CR+LF
OFF* CR Only

Note: This condition can also be changed through software commands.

Automatic CR (Individual)

ON Causes automatic CR on LF, VT, ESC+”J”
OFF* Prevents automatic CR

Note: This setting is effective only in the IBM Proprinter X24E mode.

Skip Perforation (Individual)
ON Skip perforation 1 inch
OFF* No skip

Note: This condition can also be changed through software commands.

Graphics Print Direction (Individual)
ON* Unidirectional Printing
OFF Bi-directional Printing

Auto Tear Off (Individual)
ON Serial interface (RS-232C)
OFF* Parallel interface

Note: This setting is effective only when KX-PS11 is installed.

Data Length (Individual)
ON 7 bit data length
OFF* 8 bit data length

Automatic Loading (Individual)
ON* Automatic paper loading is available
OFF Automatic paper loading is not available

The following modes are available only when used with KX-PS11, RS-232C Serial interface board:

Baud Rate (Group)
Selects one of 7 printer baud rates 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600*

Parity Control (Group)
Selects one of 4 parity controls
No parity*, Ignore parity, Odd parity or Even parity

Protocol Select (Individual)
ON X/ON-X/OFF Protocol
OFF* DTR Protocol

Remaining Buffer Capacity to Suspend Data Transfer (S.D.T.) (X/OFF) (Individual)
ON* 128 byte
OFF 512 byte

Remaining Buffer Capacity to Resume Data Transfer (R.D.T.) (X/ON) (Individual)
- When the Suspend Data Transfer (S.D.T) (X/OFF) is set to ON
ON* 256 byte
OFF 384 byte
- When the S.D.T. is set to OFF
ON* 640 byte
OFF 768 byte

Designation of Signal Polarity for DTR Protocol mode (Individual)
ON When the signal is “space”, the printer tells the computer that it cannot accept transferring data.
OFF* When the signal is “mark”, the printer tells the computer that it cannot accept transferring data.

To Reset All Initial Setup Mode Settings to the FACTORY Default Setting

After turning the power switch on while pressing the FUNCTION switch, follow the instructions:

1. Make sure that all row indicators are lit.
   
2. Press the LF switch. A beep will sound once.
   
3. Press the FUNCTION switch to exit the Initial Setup mode.

Panasonic KX-P2123 Interfaces

The interface connector is located on the back of the printer towards the left side.

Parallel

Availability: Standard

Connection: Centronics

Activation: Default

erial

Availability: Optional (Part No. KX-PS11)

Connection: RS-232C Interface

Activation: See manual for option serial interface