1. Isingeniso
This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe and efficient use of your PANTUM BP5100DN high-speed single-function laser printer. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the printer and retain it for future reference.
The PANTUM BP5100DN is designed for fast, high-definition monochrome printing, featuring automatic duplex printing and network connectivity. It utilizes a separate drum and toner system for efficient operation.
2. Ulwazi Lokuphepha
Qaphela izinyathelo zokuphepha ezilandelayo ukuze uvimbele ukulimala kanye nomonakalo kuphrinta:
- Beka iphrinta endaweni eqinile, eqondile.
- Ensure adequate ventilation around the printer.
- Ungavimbeli ukuvuleka komoya.
- Sebenzisa kuphela ugesi oshiwo kanye nevolumutage.
- Keep the printer away from water and moisture.
- Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Refer to qualified service personnel.
- Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning or performing maintenance.
3. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji
Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izinto zikhona kuphakheji:
- PANTUM BP5100DN Laser Printer
- Ikhebula le-USB
- I-CD Yomshayeli
- Toner Cartridge (initial 3000 pages yield)
- Drum Unit (initial 30000 pages yield)
- Intambo Yamandla
- Incwadi Yomsebenzisi (le dokhumenti)
4. Umkhiqizo Uphelileview
Familiarize yourself with the main components of your PANTUM BP5100DN printer.
Umfanekiso 4.1: Ngaphambili view of the PANTUM BP5100DN laser printer, showing the paper output tray and the PANTUM logo.
Figure 4.2: Diagram highlighting key features of the BP5100 Series, including the 2-line LCD control panel, high-yield toner cartridge, separate drum and toner, powerful paper tray, and dual-band Wi-Fi & Wireless (for Wi-Fi models).
Umfanekiso 4.3: Ngemuva view of the PANTUM BP5100DN laser printer, showing connectivity ports and power input.
Umfanekiso 4.4: Phezulu view of the PANTUM BP5100DN laser printer, showing the output tray and control panel.
5. Setha
5.1 Ukuqaqa nokubeka
- Khipha iphrinta ephaketheni layo.
- Susa wonke amateyipu okuzivikela nezinto zokupakisha ephrinta.
- Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface with adequate space for ventilation and paper handling.
5.2 Installing Toner Cartridge and Drum Unit
The PANTUM BP5100DN uses a separate toner cartridge and drum unit. Install them as follows:
- Vula ikhava yangaphambili yephrinta.
- Carefully insert the drum unit into the printer until it clicks into place.
- Insert the toner cartridge into the drum unit until it locks securely.
- Vala ikhava yangaphambili.
Figure 5.1: Illustration of the separate toner cartridge and drum unit components.
5.3 Ukuxhuma Iphrinta
- Xhuma intambo kagesi kuphrinta bese uxhuma endaweni yokukhipha ugesi engasebenzi.
- For USB connection: Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and the other end to your computer.
- For Network (Ethernet) connection: Connect an Ethernet cable to the printer's network port and to your network router or switch.
- For Wi-Fi connection (if applicable to your model): Refer to the on-screen menu or driver installation guide for wireless setup.
5.4 Ukufakwa komshayeli
The printer supports one-step driver installation.
- Insert the provided Driver CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers and software.
- If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, download the latest drivers from the official PANTUM webindawo.
6. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza
6.1 Ukulayisha Iphepha
The standard paper tray has a maximum input sheet capacity of 250 sheets. The multipurpose tray capacity is 60 sheets.
- Vula ithreyi lephepha.
- Adjust the paper guides to the size of the paper you are loading.
- Faka iphepha kuthreyi, uqinisekise ukuthi liyisicaba futhi alidluli umugqa wokugcwalisa ophezulu.
- Vala ithreyi lephepha.
Supported media sizes include A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, and 8.5 x 11 inch. Supported print media types include card stock, envelopes, plain paper, and transparencies.
6.2 Ukuphrinta Okuyisisekelo
- Qinisekisa ukuthi iphrinta ivuliwe futhi ixhunywe kukhompyutha noma kunethiwekhi yakho.
- Vula idokhumenti ofisa ukuyiphrinta kukhompuyutha yakho.
- Khetha okuthi "Phrinta" kumenyu yohlelo lokusebenza.
- Choose the PANTUM BP5100DN from the list of available printers.
- Lungisa izilungiselelo zokuphrinta (isb, inombolo yamakhophi, usayizi wephepha) njengoba kudingeka.
- Chofoza okuthi "Phrinta".
6.3 Duplex Printing (Automatic Two-Sided Printing)
The PANTUM BP5100DN supports automatic duplex printing.
- Uma uthumela umsebenzi wokuphrinta, finyelela izakhiwo zephrinta noma izintandokazi.
- Look for an option related to "Two-sided printing" or "Duplex printing".
- Select the desired duplex option (e.g., long-edge binding, short-edge binding).
- Confirm your settings and proceed with printing.
7. Isondlo
7.1 Toner Cartridge Replacement
Replace the toner cartridge when print quality degrades or the printer indicates low toner. Available toner cartridges and their approximate yields are:
- TL-5120: 3,000 pages
- TL-5120H: 6,000 pages
- TL-5120X: 15,000 pages
- Vula ikhava yangaphambili yephrinta.
- Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit.
- Unpack the new toner cartridge and gently shake it horizontally a few times.
- Insert the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it locks.
- Vala ikhava yangaphambili.
7.2 Drum Unit Replacement
The drum unit (DL-5120) has an approximate yield of 30,000 pages. Replace it when indicated by the printer or when print quality issues persist after toner replacement.
- Vula ikhava yangaphambili yephrinta.
- Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the printer.
- Separate the toner cartridge from the old drum unit.
- Khipha iyunithi yesigubhu esisha.
- Insert the toner cartridge into the new drum unit.
- Insert the new drum unit assembly into the printer until it clicks into place.
- Vala ikhava yangaphambili.
Figure 7.1: The PANTUM Elite Series emphasizes the separate drum and toner cartridge system, designed to reduce waste and costs.
7.3 Ukuhlanza Iphrinta
Ukuhlanza njalo kusiza ukugcina ikhwalithi yokuphrinta futhi kwandisa isikhathi sokushicilela.
- Vala iphrinta bese ukhipha intambo yamandla.
- Sebenzisa indwangu ethambile, engenantambo dampened with water to wipe the exterior of the printer.
- Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza abrasive noma izincibilikisi.
- Gently wipe the paper path area to remove any dust or paper debris.
8. Ukuxazulula izinkinga
Lesi sigaba sikhuluma ngezinkinga ezivamile ongahlangabezana nazo. Ukuze uthole izinkinga eziyinkimbinkimbi, xhumana nokwesekwa kwamakhasimende.
8.1 Status Indicator Meanings
The printer's status indicator provides information about its current state:
Figure 8.1: Table explaining the meanings of the toner cartridge/status indicator lights for the BP5100 Series.
| Cha. | Display of toner cartridge/status indicator | Isimo | Incazelo yesimo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray circle (Die out) | Imodi yokulala | The printer is in a low-power sleep state. |
| 2 | Inkomba eluhlaza iyacwayiza | Warming up, printing, print cancelling | Indicates active operations or preparation. |
| 3 | Green indicator normally on | Printer is ready | The printer is idle and ready to receive print jobs. |
8.2 Izinkinga Ezivamile
- Iphrinta Ayiphenduli: Check power connection, USB/network cable, and ensure drivers are correctly installed. Restart both printer and computer.
- Ama-Paper Jam: Open covers and carefully remove any jammed paper, following the printer's internal guides. Ensure paper is loaded correctly.
- Ikhwalithi Yokuphrinta Engalungile: Check toner level. If toner is sufficient, the drum unit might be nearing its end of life or require cleaning. Ensure correct paper type is selected in print settings.
- Izinkinga Zokuxhumana: For network printers, verify network cable connection or Wi-Fi settings. Ensure the printer has a valid IP address.
9. Imininingwane
| Isici | Incazelo |
|---|---|
| Imodeli | BP5100DN |
| Ubuchwepheshe bokuphrinta | I-Laser (Monochrome) |
| Isivinini Sokuphrinta (Okumnyama Nokumhlophe) | Up to 40 ppm (A4) |
| Isikhathi Sokuphrinta Ikhasi Lokuqala | 6.9 Imizuzwana |
| Ukulungiswa kokuphrinta | Kufika ku-1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Ukuphrinta kwe-Duplex | Okuzenzakalelayo |
| Ukuxhumana | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi (for Wi-Fi models), NFC |
| Amandla Eshidi Lokufaka Okuphezulu | Standard Tray: 250 sheets, Multipurpose Tray: 60 sheets |
| Amasayizi Wezindaba Asekelwayo | A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, 8.5 x 11 inch |
| Supported Print Media | Card stock, Envelopes, Plain Paper, Transparencies |
| Amasistimu Okusebenza Ahambisanayo | Linux, Mac, Windows, Windows 10 |
| Ubukhulu bomkhiqizo (D x W x H) | 36.4D x 34.4W x 25.7H Amasentimitha |
| Isisindo sento | 9.3 kg |
| Wattage | 650 Watts |
| Izingxenye Ezihlanganisiwe | USB CABLE, driver CD, Printer, 3000 Page Toner Cartridge, 30000 Page Drum |
10. Ulwazi Lwewaranti
The PANTUM BP5100DN printer comes with a One-year Standard onsite Warranty from the date of purchase. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For detailed terms and conditions, refer to the warranty card included with your product or contact PANTUM customer support.
11. Ulwazi Lokusekela kanye Nokuxhumana
For technical assistance, service requests, or any inquiries regarding your PANTUM BP5100DN printer, please contact our support team:
- Inombolo Yamahhala: 1800 309 8240
- I-imeyili: serviceindia@pantum.com
Figure 11.1: PANTUM customer support contact details, including toll-free number and email address.
