Pantum P3205D User Manual

User GuideIt is recommended that you read this Guide carefully before using the printerPantum P3000 SeriesHigh-speed Monochrome Laser Printer

1-3 1.2. COMPONENTS OF THE PRINTER| Front view2714356981 Output Bin: It is used to store the printed paper2 Control Panel: Indicates the print status3

1-4 | Rear view432151 USB Interface: For connecting directly to the computer 2 Network Interface (optional): For connecting the printer to the network

1-5 1.3. TONER CARTRIDGE | Service life of the toner cartridgeType Average Print VolumeStandard-capacity toner cartridgeAbout 3,000 pages(The above da

2-1 2CHAPTERPAPER AND PRINT MEDIA2. PAPER AND PRINT MEDIA ...

2-2 2. PAPER AND PRINT MEDIA2.1. PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Automatic Feeder Tray Media Type Plain Media Size A4, A5, JIS B5, IS0 B5, A6, Letter, Legal, Exe

2-3 2.2. SPECIAL PAPERThis printer supports the use of special printing papers. Special paper includes: label, envelope, transparency, thick, etc.| Pl

2-4 2.3. LOADING PAPER2.3.1. LOADING INTO THE AUTOMATIC FEEDER TRAY1. Slide out the automatic feeder tray from the printer.2. Adjust the automatic fee

2-5 4. Raise the output tray to avoid the printed paper from slipping and falling.2.3.2. LOADING INTO THE MANUAL FEEDER TRAY1. Raise the output tray t

2-6 3. Slide the paper guides inside the manual feeder tray to match the size of both sides of the paper. Do not exert too much force, otherwise it wi

2-7 2.4. NON-PRINTABLE AREAThe shaded area indicates the non-printable area.Usage Paper Size Top and bottom margins (A) Left and right margins (B) Pr

I PrefaceWelcome to Pantum series products!Thank you for choosing to use a Pantum series product!To protect your vital interests, please read the foll

3-1 3CHAPTERINSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING DRIVER SOFTWARE3. INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING DRIVER SOFTWARE ...

3-2 3. INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING DRIVER SOFTWARE 3.1. WINDOWS-BASED DRIVER3.1.1. DRIVER INSTALL 1. IntroductionThe driver software helps users to ru

3-3 2) Installation LanguageOnce the program has started running, you will be taken to the next dialog where you can change the default installation l

3-4 4) Search for PrintersAfter selecting “I Agree” and clicking Next, you will be taken to the Search for Printers interface and the program will aut

3-5 If the appropriate printer device is not detected, click Next, the dialog box “No printer has been detected. Do you still want to proceed with the

3-6 7) Driver InstallationIf Windows cannot verify the publisher of this driver software during the driver installation process, you will be asked if

3-7 8) Completing InstallationAfter the driver installation progress bar shows that the installation is complete, you will be taken to the Installatio

3-8 3.1.2. DRIVER UNINSTALL1) Selecting the Uninstall ModeIn the Start menu, select the Pantum Uninstall entry to launch the Uninstall wizard, or nd

3-9 3) Uninstall Progress InterfaceClick Next to enter the uninstall interface.4) Done InterfaceAfter the progress bar shows that the process is compl

3-10 3.2. INSTALLING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE ON A MAC SYSTEMThe Mac driver installer operates via the PackageMaker software that comes with the Mac OS X s

II Safety PrecautionsLaser Safety Laser radiation is harmful to the human body. Since the laser components are completely sealed within the printer, l

3-11 2. LicenseAn illustration of the contents of the License Agreement is shown below:Click Continue, the “To continue installing the software, you m

3-12 3. Destination VolumeSelect the installation disk, then the following view will display;Click Continue to display the installation-related inform

3-13 Click Install, the following prompt box will pop up. After logging in as an administrator and getting permission, you can continue with the insta

3-14 6. SummaryAn illustration of the Installation Complete interface is shown below:

4-1 4CHAPTERNETWORK SETTINGS (FOR NETWORK MODELS) 4. NETWORK SETTINGS (FOR NETWORK MODELS) ...

4-2 4. NETWORK SETTINGS (FOR NETWORK MODELS)You may need to set some network parameters for the printer. These parameters can be set from the embedded

4-3 4.2. SETTING NETWORK PRODUCTS4.2.1. VIEWING OR CHANGING NETWORK SETTINGSYou can use the printer embedded Web server to view or change its IP setti

4-4 4.2.3. IP ADDRESSThe printer’s IP address can be automatically set through the DHCP function and can also be set manually.| Automatic SettingThe D

5-1 5CHAPTERPRINT5. PRINT ...

5-2 5. PRINT5.1. PRINT FUNCTIONThe following print functions can be achieved by setting various properties in the Printing Preferences.Functions Diagr

III PrecautionsPrecautions before Using the Printer:1. Read and understand all instructions;2. Familiarize yourself with the basic principles associ

5-3 Note: •Youcanselectthe2x2PosterprintinginN-in-1tousetheposterprintingfunction.•YoucanopenthePrintingPreferencesandclick

5-4 The Help Document contains the printer’s User Guide.5.3. PRINTING MODEThe printer offers two printing modes, namely, printing with the automatic f

5-5 5.3.2. PRINTING WITH THE MANUAL FEEDER TRAY When loading paper into the manual feeder tray, the printer will automatically switch to manual feed m

5-6 2. The printer supports automatic duplex with the automatic feeder tray and automatic duplex with the manual feeder tray.1) Automatic duplex with

5-7 Follow the steps below for automatic duplex (Only for Windows system) :1. Open the print job to be printed from the application (such as Notepad).

5-8 5. Select the Basic tab in the Duplex area and select the Long Edge or Short Edge options. 6.ClickPrinttocompletetheprintsettingsandtoca

6-1 6CHAPTERCONTROL PANEL6. CONTROL PANEL ...

6-2 6. CONTROL PANEL6.1. OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANELThe control panel includes a button, a multi-colored LED indicator (the LED indicator will displ

6-3 3. Multi-colored LED indicator function The multi-colored LED indicator will display red, green, and orange, with the specic functions as follows

6-4 No.StatusStatus DescriptionPaper Data/Cartridge9If there is a Toner Cartridge error (toner cartridge is not installed, toner cartridge mismatch, t

IV Regulatory InformationThis symbol indicates that, at the end of your product’s life, it must not be discarded as domestic waste. Instead, you shoul

7-1 7CHAPTERROUTINE MAINTENANCE7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...

7-2 7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE7.1. CLEANING THE PRINTER1. Use a soft cloth to wipe the outside of the printer clean. 2. Open the front cover and remove th

7-3 3. Clean the inside of the printer by gently wiping the shaded area, as shown in picture, with a dry and lint-free cloth.7.2. MAINTENANCE OF THE T

7-4 7.2.2. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGEFollow the steps below to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Power off the printer. 2. Open the front cover and r

7-5 4. Remove the protective cover, put the toner cartridge into the printer along the guides and close the lid tightly.5. Restart the printer to prin

8-1 8CHAPTERTROUBLESHOOTING8. TROUBLESHOOTING ...

8-2 8. TROUBLESHOOTINGPlease read this section carefully. It may help you to solve common problems encountered during the printing process. If the pro

8-3 2. Gently pull the jammed paper straight out.3. After removing the jammed paper, reload the tray into the printer, then the printer will automatic

8-4 2. After reloading the removed paper into the tray, the printer will automatically resume printing.8.1.3. INTERNAL JAM1. Open the front cover.2. R

8-5 3. Gently pull the jammed paper straight out. 4. After removing the jammed paper, reload the toner cartridge and close the front cover, then the p

V TABLE OF CONTENTS1. BEFORE USING THE PRINTER ...1-21

8-6 4. Remove the jammed paper and close the fuser door and the rear cover, then the printer will automatically resume printing.8.1.5. DUPLEX UNIT JAM

8-7 8.2. SOFTWARE FAILUREProblem SolutionPantum 3000 Series Printer Driver cannot be found in the printer and fax folders. Reinstall the printer drive

8-8 8.3.2. IMAGE DEFECTSProblem Cause SolutionPA B C Da b c d e1 2 3 4 5The printout is whitish or light• Toner is low.• The print media does not meet

8-9 Problem Cause SolutionWhite spots• The print media does not meet the usage specications, for example the media is damp or too rough.• The paper p

8-10 Problem Cause SolutionCyclical traces appear• The toner cartridge is dirty.• The parts inside the toner cartridge are damaged.• The fuser compone

8-11 Problem Cause SolutionThe toner does not adhere to the paper• The print media does not meet the usage specications, for example the media is dam

9-1 9CHAPTERPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS9. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

9-2 9. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS9.1. OVERVIEWMemory 64MB/128MBInterface Type USB2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet on certain modelsApplicable Platform Microsoft Wi

9-3 9.2. PRINTING SPECIFICATIONPrint Speed (PPM) 30/33 (A4)32/34 (LTR)Resolution (DPI) 1200*600DPIPrint Language GDITime to First Page < 8.5sMaximu

VI 8.1.3. INTERNAL JAM ...8-48.1.4. PAPE

1-1 1CHAPTERBEFORE USING THE PRINTER1. BEFORE USING THE PRINTER ......

1-2 1. BEFORE USING THE PRINTER1.1. PACKING LISTWhen you open the package, make sure that the following parts are included in the package:Parts Name Q