Panasonic KX-FP250 User Manual

Quick Start

	Compact Plain Paper FAX
	Model No.	To get started,
	KX-FP250
		please read the
	KX-FP245	Quick Start section
		(pages 4 to 11).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation Initial

Telephone

Fax/Copy

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.

FOR OPERATION ASSISTANCE,

CALL 1-800-HELP-FAX [phone]) OR SEND A FAX TO 1-215-741-6376.

●This unit is designed for use in the United States of America, and may not operate in other countries. (See page 97 for more details.)

●Este producto ha sido diseñado para su uso en los Estados Unidos de América, y puede no funcionar correctamente en otros países. (Consulte la página 97 para tener más detalles.)

Comienzo Rápido (p. 98)

Help

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.

Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles.

This product combines the facsimile, telephone and copier features to provide you with more efficient office or home use. By utilizing these convenient features, you can maximize the effectiveness of this unit.

Things you should keep record of

Attach your sales receipt here

For your future reference
Date of purchase		Serial number
		(found on the bottom of the unit)
Dealer’s name and address
Dealer’s telephone number

Caution:

●The Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated either at the top or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via telephone facsimile;

—Date and time of transmission,

—Identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and

—Telephone number of the business, entity or person(s).

To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructions on pages 25 through 28.

●Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used film. When disposing of the used film, use discretion.

●Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side, as the print may smear.

● If you have not applied to the		R service, you will not be able to use the IQ-FAX function (see
pages 44 to 46).

Trademark

is a registered trademark of FaxSav Incorporated.

Hammermill R is a registered trademark of INTERNATIONAL PAPER in the United States and/or other countries.

Copyright:

This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of KME and its licensee.

© Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1998

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Important safety instructions

When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1.Read and understand all instructions.

2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3.Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use this unit near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or the like.

5.Place the unit securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.

6.Do not cover slots and openings on the unit. They are provided for ventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the unit near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.

7.Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8.For safety purposes this unit is equipped with a three prong grounded plug. If you do not have this type of outlet, please have one installed. Do not use any type of adaptor plug to defeat this safety feature.

9.Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.

10.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

11.Never push any objects through slots in this unit. This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the unit.

12.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an authorized servicenter when service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

13.Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized servicenter when the following conditions occur:

A.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the unit.

C.If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the unit does not work normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized servicenter.

E.If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged.

F.If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.

14.During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.

15.Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION:

1.Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2.Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3.Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4.Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

WARNING:

●To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

OTHER INFORMATION

●Keep the unit away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

●The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration.

●The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

●Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

●Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	3

Quick Start

Installation

Remove the shipping tape from the unit and stacker, and install as follows.

Shipping tape

	ape
1	Cov
	Film cartridge (See page 19.)

A. Slide the cover open lever forward.

B.The cover is under tension to improve print quality.

Pull up hard enough to open.

C. Remove the leaflet from the unit.

D. If the film in the film cartridge is slack, tighten it by winding the bottom side gears.

Incorrect Correct

Tight

E.Install the film cartridge into the unit.

F.Make sure that the blue label on the cartridge matches the one on the unit.

G.Close the cover securely by pushing down on both corners.

Blue labels	Blue gear

Blue label

Bottom side gears

Cover open lever

Leaflet

4	For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Quick Start

2Stacker (See page 21.)

A.Lift the front of the unit, insert the stacker into the slots and slide it until it stops.

Slots

Bottom

3

4

Paper tray (See page 22.)

A.Open the paper tray.

B. Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots on the back of the unit.

Tab

Recording

paper set

lever

Recording paper

(See page 22.)

A.Pull the recording paper set lever forward.

B.Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam and insert the paper into the paper tray.

C.Move the recording paper set lever back.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	5

Quick Start

Connections

1 Handset cord

A. Connect to the unit.

B. Connect to the handset.

Answering machine (not included)

For further details, see page 61.

2Telephone line cord

A.Connect to “LINE” on the unit.

B.Connect to a single telephone line jack.

RJ11C

( Lineprotectorsurge )

3Power cord

A.Connect to the unit.

B.Connect to a power outlet.

120 V, 60 Hz

(Powerprotectorsurge)

● For further details, see page 24.

6	For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Quick Start

Voice call - making/answering

Voice call - making

1 Lift the handset.

2 Dial the number.

3	When finished,
	hang up the handset.

●For further details, see page 30.

●If you have a trouble, see page 81.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	7

Quick Start

Voice call - answering

1	When the unit rings,
	lift the handset.

2	When finished,
	hang up the handset.

●For further details, see page 31.

●If you have a trouble, see page 81.

8	For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

START/COPY/SET

Quick Start

Fax - sending/receiving

Fax - sending

1 Open the document feeder tray.

Adjust the width of the 2 document guides to

the size of the document.

Insert the document until 3 a single beep is heard and

the unit grabs the document.

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Press SP-PHONE .

Dial the fax number.

When a fax tone is heard, press .

●For further details, see page 41.

●If you have a trouble, see pages 81 and 82.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	9

Quick Start

Fax - receiving

1 When the unit rings, lift the handset.

When:

2 — document reception is required,

—a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or

—no sound is heard,

press START/COPY/SET .

3 Hang up the handset.

●For further details, see page 58.

●You can select the desired option to receive calls according to your needs. See pages 56 and 57.

●If you have a trouble, see page 82.

10	For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Copy - making

1 Open the document feeder tray.

Adjust the width of the

2 document guides to

the size of the document.

Insert the document until 3 a single beep is heard and

the unit grabs the document.

●Make sure the handset is hung up.

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6

Press START/COPY/SET .

Enter the number of copies (up to 99).

Press START/COPY/SET .

●For further details, see page 76.

●If you have a trouble, see page 83.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	11

Table of Contents

Initial

Preparation

Accessory	Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
	Accessory order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Help Button	Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Finding the	Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Controls	Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Setup	Film cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
	Stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
	Date and time, your name and facsimile telephone
	number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Volume	Adjusting volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29

Making and	Voice call - making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Answering Calls	Voice call - answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Telephone	TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
	Dialing mode (touch tone or pulse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
One-Touch	Storing names and telephone numbers
Dial	in One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
	Making a voice call using One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
JOG DIAL	Storing names and telephone numbers
	in the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . .	39

Voice Contact

Talking to the caller after fax transmission or reception . . 40

Sending Faxes

Fax/Copy

Sending a fax manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Sending a fax using One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sending a fax using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . . 43 IQ-FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Confirmation report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Automatic journal report printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Delayed transmission (sending a fax at a specific time) . . . 50 From memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Multiple stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Connecting tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 TEL mode (answering all calls manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . 59 Using with an answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Distinctive Ring service (ring pattern detection feature) . . 64 TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and

fax calls without rings when you are near the unit) . . . 66 Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Fax activation code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

(continued)

12	For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Error Messages	Printed reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	78
	LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79
Operations	When a function does not work, check here before
	requesting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81
	If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84
Jams	Recording paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
	Sending document jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
	Sending documents does not feed, or multi-feeds . . . . . .	87
Ink Film	How much film you have left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	88
	Replacing the film or film cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	88
Cleaning	Document feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	90
	Thermal head and black bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	90
Receiving Faxes	Other size documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
	Silent detection (receiving faxes from older model
Fax/Copy	fax machines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	72
	Memory reception alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73
	Friendly reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73
	Pager call - when your unit receives a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Film detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
Copying	Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
Help

General

Information

Reports	Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers,
	the journal and printer test list . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 91
Display Contrast	Changing the LCD display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 92
Reset	Resetting the advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 92
FCC Information	List of FCC requirements and information . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 93
Warranty	Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 94
	Servicenter Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 95
	Notes for product service and shipping the product	. . . . . 96
Specifications	Technical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 97

Comienzo	Comienzo rápido en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 98
rápido en
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	Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.108
	Features Summary Summary of user programmable features . . . . . . . . . . . . .	110

Preparation Initial

Telephone

Fax/Copy

Help

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For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	13

Accessory

Included accessories

To order, call toll free 1-800-435-7329 or see the fax order instructions below.

Power cord. . . . . . . .	1 pc. Telephone line	Handset . . . . . . . . . .	1 pc. Handset cord. . . . . .	1 pc.
Part No. PQJA200Z	cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1 pc. Part No. PFJXE0105Z	Part No. PQJA212M
	Part No. PQJA59V

Stacker . . . . . . . . . .	1 pc. Paper tray . . . . . . . .	1 pc. Film cartridge. . . . . .	1 pc.
Part No. PFZE1FP250M	Part No. PFYEFP200M	(with free starter film)

●If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.

●The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.

●Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.

Accessory order information

The free starter film is only 20 meters (65') long. We recommend that you buy regular film [100 m (328')] for uninterrupted use of your unit.

For best results, use Panasonic replacement film, KX-FA135 or KX-FA136. To order, call toll free 1-800-435-7329 or see the fax order instructions below.

Fax order: Please send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. Include: Your name, shipping address, telephone number, credit card type, number, expiration and your signature, order part number and quantity, delivery method – overnight, 2nd day, or ground.

	Model No.	Description	Specifications
	KX-FA135	Film cartridge	1 cartridge and 1 film [216 mm x 100 m (81/2" x 328') roll]
			(The film has already been installed in the cartridge.)
	KX-FA136	Replacement film	2 films [216 mm x 100 m (81/2" x 328') rolls]
			(Film only. Use with your original cartridge.)
	Note:

●The film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the film again.

●The films above can be used for your unit even though the model number of your unit

(KX-FP250/KX-FP245) is not listed on the film’s box.

14	For accessory order, call toll free 1-800-435-7329

Help Button

Help function

You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.

1	Press	HELP .
			Display:	PRESS[▼▲]&[SET]
2
	Press	or	until the desired item is
	displayed. The following items are available.

1. How to program your unit

1.HOW TO SET UP

2.How to store names in the JOG DIAL directory and how to dial them

2.JOG/AUTO DIAL

3. Help with problems sending faxes

3.FAX SENDING

4. Help with problems receiving faxes

4.FAX RECEIVING

5. How to use the copier function

5.COPIER

HELP

/

START/COPY/SET

6.Frequently asked questions and the answers

6.Q and A

7.Explanation of some error messages shown on the display

7.ERRORS

8. List of available reports

8.REPORTS

3 Press START/COPY/SET .

PRINTING

Preparation Initial

Note:

●When you press HELP during programming, the unit will print out a quick reference for that feature.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329	15

Finding the Controls

Location

●Used to check the amount of remaining film (p. 88).

●In the copy mode, used to choose between “Collated and Uncollated” (p. 76, 77).

● Used to change from pulse		● Used to print a quick
to tone during dialing (p. 32).		reference (p. 15).
Dial keypad		● Used to turn on/off the auto
		answer mode (p. 56).

	ABC	DEF
GHI	JKL	MNO
PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	OPER

●Used to send faxes using the IQ-FAX function (p. 46).

Display panel

	MEMORY%
HELP	IQ-FAX

AUTO ANSWER

FAX ON

TONE

FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE MUTE

STOP

VOLUME	FILM REMAINING
RINGER/HANDSET/SPEAKER
ZOOM	COLLATE

START/COPY/ SET

SP-PHONE

	● Used as a hookswitch	● Used for voice muting	● Used to stop an operation
		(p. 30).	or cancel programming.
	(p. 32).

●Used for speakerphone operation.

●Used to adjust volumes (p. 29).

●Used to select feature settings during programming.

●In the copy mode, used to select an enlargement/reduction rate (p. 76, 77).

●Used to redial the last number dialed (p. 30, 41).

●Used to insert a pause during dialing (p. 32).

●Used to initiate fax transmission, reception or copying.

●Used to store a setting during programming.

16

Finding the Controls

●Used to select a resolution (p. 41).

1	BROAD CAST	4
6	HYPHEN	9
2		5
7	INSERT	10
3		NAME/TEL NO.
8	SECRET	LOWER
RESOLUTION		DIRECTORY
		MENU PROGRAM

FWD

JOG DIAL

BACK

MIC

●Used for transmission to multiple stations (p. 52, 53).

●Used to insert a hyphen (p. 27, 34, 35).

●Used to insert one character or one space (p. 26, 27, 35).

●Used for One-Touch Dial (p. 34, 36, 42).

●Used as command keys (p. 27, 35).

●Used to confirm a stored telephone number (p. 39).

●Used to select stations 6-10 for One-Touch Dial (p. 34, 36, 42).

●Used to keep the telephone number secret (p. 34, 35, 37).

●Used to store or edit names and telephone numbers (p. 34, 37, 38, 52).

●Used to initiate or exit programming.

●Used to talk with the other party when using the speakerphone.

●Used to search for a stored name (p. 39, 43).

●Used to select characters during programming (p. 27, 35).

●Used to select the basic features during programming (p. 110).

Preparation Initial

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Finding the Controls

Overview

Document feeder tray

Document guides

Document entrance

Speaker

Cover

Stacker

Document exit

Recording paper exit

Paper tray

ecording paper ntrance

Recording paper set lever

er

18

Setup

Film cartridge

The free starter film prints about 65 letter size pages. A normal film roll prints about 330 letter size pages. Purchase one of the following full size replacement film kits as soon as possible for uninterrupted use of your Panasonic plain paper fax machine.

Full size replacement film kits:

● KX-FA135 Film cartridge Complete kit includes: Film roll, gears and cartridge. (prints about 330 letter size pages)

● KX-FA136 Replacement film Two replacement film rolls only. Use these film rolls to refill the cartridge. (prints a total of about 660 letter size pages)

Caution:

●The film can only be used once. When the unit displays “FILM EMPTY”, refill or replace the cartridge with one of the above kits (see page 14 for ordering instructions). If the film is rewound, the print quality will be greatly reduced, and the unit may jam.

1 Remove the shipping tape from the unit.

2 Slide the cover open lever forward.

3	The cover is under tension to improve print
	quality. Pull up hard enough to open.

pe

Cover

Cover open

lever

Preparation Initial

(continued)

19

Setup

4 Remove the leaflet from the unit.

5	If the film in the film cartridge is slack, tighten it
	by winding the bottom side gears.

6 Install the film cartridge into the unit.

7	Make sure that the blue label on the cartridge
	matches the one on the unit.

8	Close the cover securely by pushing down on
	both corners.

Leaflet

Blue label

Incorrect

Correct

Tight

Bot	lm
gears

ilm cartridge

el

Blue labels

Blue gear

20

Setup

Stacker

1	Remove the shipping tape from the stacker.
2	Lift the front of the unit, insert the stacker into the
	slots.

3 Confirmslots. the stacker is locked with the center

		Preparation Initial
Bottom
Slots	Shipping tape	Stacker
Stacker
	Center slots

4 Slide the stacker until it stops.

Stacker

Using legal size paper

1 Press the dotted area on the stacker extender.

2 Open the stacker extender.

Dotted area

POUSSERPOUROUVRIR

PUSHTOOPEN

Stacker extender

Stacker

extender

21

Setup

Paper tray

1 Open the paper tray.

Paper tray

2	Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots
	on the back of the unit.

● Do not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed by walls, etc.

Tabs	Paper tray
Slots

Recording paper

Letter or legal size recording paper can be loaded. The paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) paper. You may use 60 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper.

For best results, use inkjet paper like Hammermill R Jet Print only. If you use other types of paper, the print quality may be affected.

1 Pull the recording paper set lever forward.	Recording paper
	set lever

22

Setup

2	Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam
	and insert the paper into the paper tray.

●The height of the stack of the paper should not exceed the upper limit on the paper tray, otherwise a paper jam or multi-feed may occur.

●The paper should not be over the tab.

●If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper or a paper jam may occur.

Correct	Incorrect
	Stack of
	paper
	Paper tray

	Initial
Upper limit	Preparation
Tab

3 Move the recording paper set lever back.	Recording paper
	set lever
Note:
● Avoid paper with a cotton and/or	20%, such as letterhead paper or those
used for resumes.

●Do not use different types or thicknesses of paper in the paper tray at the same time. This may cause a paper jam.

●Avoid extremely smooth or shiny paper that is highly textured. Also avoid paper that is coated, damaged or wrinkled.

●Avoid double-sided printing.

●Do not use paper printed from this unit for double-sided printing with other copiers or printers, or a paper jam may occur.

Adding paper to the paper tray

1. Pull the recording paper set lever forward.

●The unit will beep and the following message is displayed.

Display: CHECK LEVER

2.Remove the installed paper.

3.Add paper to the removed paper and straighten it.

4.Fan the stack of paper and insert it into the paper tray.

5.Move the recording paper set lever back.

Recording paper

set lever

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Setup

Connections

1	Connect the handset cord.
2	Connect the telephone line cord.
3	Connect the power cord.
	● When the power is turned on for

the first time, the unit will print some basic information.

Power cord
120 V, 60 Hz
(protectorPower surge)
RJ11C
Line surge	)	Telephone
( protector		line cord

Note:

Handset cord

Connect to “LINE”.

●The warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning.

For additional equipment protection, we recommend the use of a surge protector. The following types are available; TELESPIKE BLOK MODEL TSB (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SPIKE BLOK MODEL SK6-0 (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SUPER MAX (PANAMAX) or MP1 (ITW LINX).

●When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.

●If you wish to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 61.

●If the following message is displayed when the unit is plugged in, the recording paper set lever is released. Display: CHECK LEVER

Move the lever back (see step 3 on page 23).

Automatic dialing mode setting

●When the telephone line cord and the power cord are connected, the unit will automatically start to detect the dialing mode.

Display: CHECKING LINE

Wait until one of the following messages is displayed.

— If your line has touch tone service:

LINE IS TONE

— If your line has rotary pulse dial service:

LINE IS PULSE

●If the power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs, the unit will detect the dialing mode again when power is restored.

●You can change the dialing mode setting manually. See page 33.

●If you connect the power cord before connecting the telephone line cord, the following messages will be shown alternately.

Display:	INSERT TEL LINE				NO TEL LINE

Connect the telephone line cord.

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Setup

Date and time, your name and facsimile telephone number

You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. This information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit, fulfilling the requirements of the Telephone Protection Act of 1991.

		Your logo		Your facsimile telephone number					Date and time
Example:
	FROM : Panasonic Fax			FAX NO. : 1234567				Feb. 26 1998 04:02PM P1

Fax Correspondence

Setting the date and time

1	Press	MENU .
		Display:		1.SYSTEM SET UP
2
	Press	, then 0 1 .
				SET DATE & TIME
3
	Press	START/COPY/SET .
				M:01/D:01/Y:98
4								Cursor
	Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting
	each 2 digits using the dial keypad or JOG DIAL .
	If using JOG DIAL , press						to move the
	cursor.

Example (using the dial keypad): Aug. 10, 1998

	Press	0	8	1	0	9	8 .
								M:08/D:10/Y:98
5
	Press	START/COPY/SET .
								TIME:	12:00AM
6
	Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting
	each 2 digits using the dial keypad or								JOG DIAL .

If using JOG DIAL , press to move the cursor.

Press to select “AM” or “PM”.

Example (using the dial keypad): 3:15PM

1. Press 0 3 1 5 .

TIME: 03:15AM

2. Press until “PM” is displayed.

TIME: 03:15PM

7		Press		START/COPY/SET .
							SETUP ITEM [ ]
8		Press		MENU .
Dial keypad								MENU

STOP

/

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

Note:

●The key can be used to select “AM” or “PM” wherever the cursor is located.

●The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month.

To correct a mistake

●Press or to move the cursor to the incorrect number, then make the correction.

●If you press STOP while programming, the display will return to the previous one.

Preparation Initial

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Setup

Setting your logo

The logo can be your company, division or name.

1	Press		MENU .
					Display:		1.SYSTEM SET UP
2	Press			, then 0 2 .
							YOUR LOGO
3
	Press		START/COPY/SET .
							LOGO=
4
	Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by using the
	dial keypad or JOG DIAL (see the next page).
	Example (using the dial keypad): Bill
	1.	Press		2	twice.
							LOGO=B
	2.	Press		4	six times.						Cursor
							LOGO=Bi
	3.	Press		5	six times.
							LOGO=Bil
	4.
		Press			to move the cursor to the next
		space and press 5				six times.
							LOGO=Bill
5
	Press		START/COPY/SET .
							SETUP ITEM [ ]
6	Press		MENU .

	Dial keypad				MENU		One-Touch
							Dial keys

STOP

/

INSERT

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

To correct a mistake			To insert a character
● Press	or	to move the cursor to the	1.	Press	or	to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, then make the correction.				position to the right of where you want to
To delete a character				insert the character.
			2.	Press	INSERT (One-Touch Dial key 2) to
				insert a space and enter the character.

●Move the cursor to the character you want to delete and press STOP .

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Setup

To select characters with the dial keypad

Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.

Keys

Characters

1

1

[

]

{

}

+

–

/

=

,

.

_

:

;

?

|

2

A

B

C

a

b

c

2

3

D

E

F

d

e

f

3

4

G

H

I

g

h

i

4

Dial

5

J

K

L

j

k

l

5

keys

6

M

N

O

m

n

o

6

7

P

Q

R

S

p

q

r

s

7

8

T

U

V

t

u

v

8

9

W

X

Y

Z

w

x

y

z

9

0

0

(

)

!

"

#

$

% &

¥

@

^

’

¤

HYPHEN key (Used to insert a hyphen.)

One-Touch

1

Dial keys

INSERT key (Used to insert one character or one space.)

2

Arrow

key (Used to move the cursor to the left.)

key (Used to move the cursor to the right.)

keys

To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next space.

To select characters using the JOG DIAL

Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using the JOG DIAL.

1. Rotate	JOG DIAL	until the desired character
is displayed.
2. Press	to move the cursor to the next space.
● The character displayed in step 1 is inserted.
3. Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
Display order of characters
		JOG DIAL
	Capital
	alphabet
		: Rotating to
Lower case		the right
alphabet		Number
		: Rotating to
		the left
	Symbol

Preparation Initial

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Setup

Setting your facsimile telephone number

1	Press	MENU .
		Display:		1.SYSTEM SET UP
2
	Press	, then 0 3 .
				YOUR FAX NO.
3
	Press	START/COPY/SET .
				NO.=
4
	Enter your facsimile telephone number up to 20
	digits using the dial keypad or JOG DIAL .
	If using	JOG DIAL , press		to move the
	cursor.
		Example:		NO.=1234567
5
	Press	START/COPY/SET .
				SETUP ITEM [ ]
6
	Press	MENU .

Dial keypad

MENU

STOP

/

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

Note:

●The button replaces with a space and the button replaces with a “+”.

Example (using the dial keypad): +234 5678 Press 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .

To correct a mistake			To delete a number
● Press	or	to move the cursor to the	● Move the cursor to the number you want to
incorrect number, then make the correction.			delete and press STOP .

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Volume

Adjusting volumes

Ringer volume

4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.

While the unit is idle, press or .

¡ To turn the ringer off:

1.Press repeatedly until the following message is displayed.

Display: RINGER OFF= OK?

YES: PRESS SET

2. Press START/COPY/SET .

● To turn the ringer back on, press .

¡While the ringer volume is set to off:

The display will show the following message.

RINGER OFF

/

START/COPY/SET

When receiving a call, the unit will not ring and will display the following.

INCOMING CALL

Handset receiver volume

5 levels (high to low) are available.

While using the handset, press or .

Speaker volume

8 levels (high to low) are available.

While using the speakerphone, press or .

Preparation Initial

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Making and Answering Calls

Voice call - making

1	Press	SP-PHONE	or lift the handset.
		Display:
						TEL=
2
	Dial the telephone number.
		Example:				TEL=2345678
	● If you misdial, hang up and dial again.
3	When the other party answers, talk into the
	microphone or handset.
4
	When finished, press			SP-PHONE			or hang up the
	handset.

Dial keypad

Handset

	REDIAL/PAUSE	MUTE
		/

SP-PHONE Microphone

To redial the last number

1.Press SP-PHONE or lift the handset.

2.Press REDIAL/PAUSE .

●If the line is busy when using the SP-PHONE button, the unit will automatically redial the number up to 14 times.

●During redial, the following will be displayed.

Display: WAITING REDIAL

To mute your voice to the other party

1. Press MUTE during a telephone conversation.

Display: <MUTE>

●The other party cannot hear you, but you can hear them.

2.To resume the conversation, press MUTE .

Hints for speakerphone operation

●Use the speakerphone in a quiet room.

●If you have difficulty hearing the other party, adjust the volume using or .

●If you and the other party speak at the same time, parts of your conversation will be cut off.

●To switch to the handset, lift the handset. To switch back to the speakerphone, press

SP-PHONE .

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