English Electronic Board [Stand (option)] Français Operating Instructions [Wall-mounting (option)] Model No. UB-5325 UB-5825 Deutsch The unit in this picture is UB-5325. (Stand and Wall-mounting kit are optional.) Español Nederlands Svenska 中 文 • To assemble this unit, please refer to the Installation Manual. • Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and keep them carefully for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Electronic Board. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Record these items for future reference Model number: _________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________ Serial number: _________________________ Dealer’s name: __________________________ Dealer’s address: ______________________________________________________________________ Tel: Accessories • • • • • Thermal transfer film . . . . .
English Table of Contents Page For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before You Start Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For Your Safety For Your Safety English CAUTION: TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THIS PRODUCT, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. THE SOCKET-OUTLET MUST BE NEAR THIS EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. The product should be used only with the power cord that is supplied by the manufacturer.
English Precautions Precautions Never remove the cover, take apart or modify the product. This will void the warranty. Do not position the electronic board in a location where it is unstable. Do not put drinks, other liquids or heavy items on the tray or screen. After installing or moving the electronic board, lock the casters and set the fall-prevention extension legs. Push to lock Locking the casters (Push this side) Do not use the electronic board in an excessively humid or dusty location.
Precautions Do not lean against the screen or on the cover (lower), even if the electronic board is mounted on the wall. ■ CD-ROM To prevent the CD-ROMs from accidental damages: Do not touch or write on the surface of the disc. Do not leave the disc out of the protective case. Do not place heavy objects on the disc case or drop the case. To clean the disc, hold the disc by its edges and wipe it from the center to the edges with a dry, soft cloth.
English Precautions Installation • Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or near air-conditioning vents as this may cause stretching and/or discoloration of the screen. • Do not install the unit in strong sunlight or strong lighting. Proper copying may become impossible. • Do not install the unit in locations where the temperature may change suddenly as this may disable the unit’s ability to make copies.
Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Scanner Screen Printer Tray Stand The stand is optional. Output Port Control Panel This port holds up to 10 sheets of output paper. (See page 9 for details.) Power Switch ON Printer Open Lever Push down this lever to open the printer door. OFF AC Inlet Cord Holder Power Cord Printer Door Paper Cover USB Connector (See page 17.) 8 Open this cover to load copy paper. Open this door to load a thermal transfer film or to remove jammed paper.
English Part Names and Functions ■ Control panel Contrast/Remaining Film Indicator Contrast Key 2-Screen Copy Key Panel Name Contrast/ Remaining Film Indicator Advance Key Copy Key Multi-Copy/Stop Key Multi-Copy/Error Indicator Description This lamp indicator notifies the user when the time to replace the thermal transfer film is approaching (estimated) and of the printing contrast used during copying.
Installing the Thermal Transfer Film Installing the Thermal Transfer Film 2) Insert the blue shaft into the front left hole. Install the thermal transfer film in the printer. 1 Blue shaft Set the power switch to on ( I ). • “ ” will flash on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator when the thermal transfer film has run out. • The screen will move to home position and stop. ON 3) Place the blue gear on the front right groove. OFF Blue gear 2 Push down the printer open lever and open the printer door.
the film, then close the printer door. 41) Tighten Rotate the blue gear in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack on the film. Loading Copy Paper It is possible to load up to 40 sheets of A4 (Letter*) size copy paper [assuming a paper weight of 80 g/m2]. Note that only A4 (Letter*) size paper may be used. When the unit is first used or when “ ” flashes on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator to indicate that the unit is out of paper, load copy paper as described below. * Letter size is for U.S.A.
Loading Copy Paper 2 Pull the paper cover forward as shown in the figure. 3 To prevent paper jams such as those caused by multiple sheets feeding at once, fan the paper thoroughly, square it, align it with the guide inside, and insert as far as it will go. Guide Maximum paper limit Note • Only use A4 (Letter*) size copying paper having a weight of 60 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 as the copy paper for this unit. * Letter size is for U.S.A. and Canada models.
Note Making Copies This section describes how to copy text and illustrations drawn on the screen. 1 Set the power switch to on ( I ). • “ ” will light on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator to indicate that the unit is ready to copy. • The screen will move to home position and stop.
Replacing the Thermal Transfer Film Replacing the Thermal Transfer Film The unit is capable of producing about 15 more copies when the Contrast/Remaining Film Indicator begins to flash. The unit has run out of thermal transfer film and can no longer make copies when the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator flashes “ ”. Separately available replacement film (UG-6001) may be purchased from the dealer where you purchased the unit. Thermal transfer film is replaced as follows.
Paper Jams 4 • Refer to steps 3 and 4 in the section of “Installing the Thermal Transfer Film” on page 10. • “ ” flashing on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator will go out. Remove paper jams by the following procedure when copy paper does not come out of the output port or when “ ” flashes on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator. 1 Install the thermal transfer film. Push down the printer open lever to open the printer door.
Paper Jams 3 To prevent paper jams such as those caused by multiple sheets feeding at once, fan the paper thoroughly, square it, align it with the guide inside, and insert as far as it will go. 5 Turn the power on. • “ ” will light on the Multi-Copy/Error Indicator to indicate that the unit is ready to copy. • The screen will move to home position and stop.
Computer Interfacing • Panasonic Document Management System (hereafter Panasonic-DMS) uses the TWAIN driver to scan images drawn on the screen. • The Panasonic-DMS has a capability of managing documents (image files). • The printer driver allows the printer to print documents from your computer. ■ System requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible machine with a CD-ROM drive CPU Pentium® II or higher processor 2.0*1 Interface USB 1.
Computer Interfacing ■ Installing the drivers 5 Click [Install Drivers]. Before you use the computer interfacing function for the first time, install the USB, printer and TWAIN driver to your computer by following procedures. Note • Do not yet connect a USB cable to the electronic board. 1 Power on your computer and start Windows*1. • Log on as an administrator for Windows 2000 or Windows XP. 2 *1 Microsoft Windows operating system (hereafter Windows) 6 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
8 When the following window appears after files are copied, power the electronic board on, and connect a USB cable from the electronic board to your computer. • Use a shielded USB cable that is certified as logo by USB-IF. ■ Installing the software When Panasonic-DMS is already installed, leave it (do not uninstall it) and install the new software in the same folder to overwrite it. 1 Power on your computer and start Windows. • Log on as an administrator for Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Computer Interfacing 5 Click [Install Panasonic-DMS Software]. ■ Removing the drivers If you need to remove the USB driver, printer driver and TWAIN driver, perform the following steps. 1 Power on your computer and start Windows. • Log on as an administrator for Windows 2000 or Windows XP. 2 Click [Start], and then click Control Panel in Settings. • For Windows XP, click [start], and then click Control Panel. 6 Click [Install].
■ Scanning You can scan images on the screen to your computer by operating Panasonic-DMS. 1 Click [Start], move the pointer to [Programs]–[Panasonic]–[Panasonic Document Management System]– [Document Manager]. (For Windows XP, [All Programs] instead of [Programs].) 6 Click [Close] on the Panaboard Operation Panel to finish scanning. • About the Document Manager, refer to the Document Manager System operating instructions in the CD-ROM.
Computer Interfacing ■ Panaboard Operation Panel It is possible to perform the same operations as with the electronic board control panel (page 9) from the following Panaboard Operation buttons. Note • While the Panaboard Operation Panel is displayed, the Copy Key and 2-Screen Copy Key on the electronic board control panel are used for scanning images into the computer.
Panel Name Description Advance Button Clicking this button advances the screen from right to left. 2-Screen Copy Button This button causes the front and back of the screen to be copied on a single sheet of paper. Copy Button This button causes the screen to be copied. The status box displays the status of the TWAIN driver and the electronic board. Stand by: Status Box The electronic board is stand by. Both of the Panaboard Operation Panel and the electronic board control panel are operational.
Daily Care and Maintenance Daily Care and Maintenance Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power plug when cleaning outside and inside the unit. ■ Caring for the eraser When the erasing surface of the eraser becomes dirty, hold down the sheet under the top sheet with your finger and peel off the dirty sheet (white or gray sheet) by pulling in the direction of the arrow.
2 Clean the Printer Head 4 Install the thermal transfer film in its original position and close the printer door. Dampen the tip of a cotton swab in ethyl alcohol and gently wipe the printer head. Latches Cotton swab Printer head (Gold) 3 • For details on installing the thermal transfer film, see pages 10. • Close the printer door firmly until a click is heard. Note Note • Never touch the printer head or the surrounding area with your hands as this may disable copying.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Treat problems according to the information given in the table below. If problems still persist, call your dealer for service. Symptom Power switch is on but the indicator is off. Copied copy paper will not come out. Nothing is printed on the paper or copies are faint or blurred. Black streaks or blank (unprinted) spots appear on the copy (copy paper is dirty). A black or white horizontal line appears, or the page prints in black or blank.
Symptom Care and Remedy Panasonic Document Management System menu is remained in the Programs menu even if Panasonic-DMS is uninstalled. The USB driver or printer driver does not work properly immediately after the installation of the software. The computer does not recognize the electronic board. See Page The old Panasonic-DMS is not uninstalled if the old version of the Panasonic-DMS has been installed before installing the new one.
Specifications Specifications Model No. General Input Block Output Block UB-5325 UB-5825 Power supply Refer to the name plate on the printer Power consumption (Operational) Refer to the name plate on the printer External dimensions (Height × Width × Depth, without stand) 1396 mm × 1550 mm × 230 mm 1396 mm × 1912 mm × 230 mm Mass (without stand) 36.0 kg 38.