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Operating Instructions
The following Operating Instruction manuals are included with this machine. Please refer to the appropriate manual
and keep all manuals for future reference. If you lose the manual, contact the authorized Panasonic dealer.
Operating Instructions (For Setting Up)
This manual contains essential information for setting
up the machine.
Accessories
Operating Instructions CD
Copy Function
Describes how to make a Colour Copy
with creative features.
Facsimile and Internet Fax
Function
(The Facsimile function is available when
the optional G3 Fax Communication
Board is installed.)
Describes how to send/receive a
Facsimile/Internet Fax, and describes the
course of action to take when a trouble
message appears, etc.
Operating Instructions (For Basic Operations)
This manual contains essential information for proper
operation of the machine.
It describes basic Copy, Print, Facsimile/Internet Fax,
Scan/Email, and other functions.
For a more detailed explanation of each function, please
refer to the Operating Instruction manuals included on
two CD-ROM as illustrated below.
Operating Instructions CD
Contains manuals with detailed information for Copy,
Facsimile/Internet Fax, Scan/Email functions, Function
Parameters and User Authentication.
Document Management System CD
Contains the Panasonic Document Management
System Application software, and manuals with detailed
information for the Print function, and Panasonic
Document Management System Application software.
Document Management System CD
Print Function
Describes how to print with colour and
change the default printer settings, and
describes the course of action to take
when a problem message appears, etc.
Application Software
Describes how to use the application
software.
Ex:Panafax Desktop, Fax Driver, Quick
The basic procedure of transmitting a fax on this machine is as follows.
1
Place original(s).
Select “Basic Menu” if additional
settings are required.
Face up. Up to 100 sheets
2
(80 g/m
/ A4)
Basic Fax Transmission
Used memory
Face down. Align with the top
left corner. Close ADF.
z Refer to Placing Originals (Facsimile/
Internet Fax) in the Operating Instructions
(For Basic Operations) of provided booklet.
z If the available memory is not sufficient,
Memory transmission may not be possible.
If this happens, use Direct transmission
instead. Refer to Direct Transmission (see
page 44).
2
Press the Fax key to open the Fax
screen.
z Setting Original Quality (See page 30)
z Setting the Original Size (See page 34)
z Transmitting 2-Sided Originals (See page
36)
z Job Build and SADF (See page 42)
z Verification Stamp (See page 38)
z Transmitting a Document Stored in
Memory (See page 40)
z Direct Transmission (See page 44)
z Verifying Communication Status (See
page 46)
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3
Enter the fax number using the
Keypad, or select a destination.
or
z If the line is busy, the number is automatically
redialled. The call waiting message appears on the
display while auto-dialling.
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z Refer to Entering a Destination (see page
16).
4
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
z For instructions on how to cancel a transmission,
refer to Cancelling a Communication (see page
52).
z When sending from the Platen Glass, place the
next original and follow the instructions displayed
on the Touch Panel Display.
z A communication journal is printed if the
transmission fails (Ex: Remote station is busy).
z Press the Reset key to return the machine to the
initial screen of the current active mode.
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Entering a Destination
Chapter 2 Basic Fax Transmission
Stations can be entered by using the following methods or a combination of these:
Manual Dialling
Using the Address Book
Use a Key Name (See page 18)
Select from “Favourites” (See page 18)
Use Group Dialling (See page 19)
Searching for a Destination
Search through the Address Book (Local Search) (See page 20)
Search through the LDAP Server (LDAP Search) (See page 21)
(This feature is available in certain countries only.)
Redialling
Use the last dialled remote station. (See page 23)
Enter the telephone number directly. (See below)
Use the pre-programmed Address Book.
Search the Address Book or the Global directory service (LDAP).
Manual Dialling
To enter a destination telephone number, follow the steps below.
z This function is not available when the Function Parameter “136 Restrict Direct Dial” (Fax/Email Settings >
Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”.
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
2
Enter the fax number using the
Keypad.
The Number Pad screen opens automatically.
z Telephone number field is limited to 36-digit
in length.
z
For transmission to additional destinations,
enter their fax numbers, and then select “
after each destination. When you finish
entering the last destination’s fax number,
select “
z When the Function Parameter “137 Re-
enter Direct Dial” (Fax/Email Settings >
Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”, enter the
fax number twice for manual dialling. For
more details, refer to Fax/Email Settings in
the Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
z To confirm the destinations, select
“Destinations:###” on the upper left corner
of the screen.
z If you make a mistake, select “Clear” to
delete entries one digit at a time.
z Fax number entry is also possible from the
“Number Pad” in the Address Book screen,
instead of the Control Panel Keypad.
OK
”. (Do not select “
Set
” at this time.)
Set
”
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Number Pad Screen Using “Redial/Pause”
z If you are using a PBX, enter the external
access number first, and then select
“Redial/Pause” before entering the fax
number.
Ex:
Enter 9 for the outside access number,
select “Redial/Pause”, and then enter the
fax number.
Inserts a pause each time it
is selected. The pause is
represented by a “-”
symbol.
Used to access some
features of your PBX.
Select when entering a
sub-address number.
The sub-address is
represented by an “s”
symbol.
Select when entering
additional destinations.
z Do not select “Set” for a
single destination.
Using “✱”
z This feature is available in certain countries
only.
z A “/” symbol appears when “Tone” is
changed to “Pulse” in “06 Dialling Method”.
z The standard setting for “06 Dialling
Method” is “Tone”.
Ex:
After entering 9, select “✱” to switch to tone
dialling.
Pause symbol
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Select “Clear” to delete an
erroneous entry, one digit at
a time.
Ton e s ym b ol
Using “Sub-Address”
z Select “Sub-Address” to enter a sub-
address destination after the fax number.
Refer to Sub-Addressed Transmission
Using Manual Dialling (see page 75).
Ex:
After entering 4, select “Sub-Address”, and
then enter the Sub-address.
Sub-address symbol
3
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
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Using the Address Book
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Use a Key Name
If a destination is registered in the Address
Book, it can be selected by using a Key Name.
z The fax numbers must be pre-programmed into
the Address Book. Refer to Adding a Fax Number
into the Address Book (see page 173).
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
2
Select the Key Name tab.
Select from “Favourites”
If a destination is registered as a Favourite in
the Address Book, it can be selected using the
“Favourites” tab.
z The fax numbers must be pre-programmed into
the Address Book. Refer to Adding a Fax Number
into the Address Book (see page 173).
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
2
Select “Favourites” to display the
Favourites screen.
3
Select the desired destination.
z To cancel a choice, select the same
destination again.
z To enter additional destinations, repeat
steps 2 and 3.
z To confirm the destinations, select
“Destinations: ###” on the upper left corner
of the screen.
4
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
3
Select the desired destination.
z To cancel a choice, select the same
destination again.
z For transmission to additional destinations,
press the relevant keys.
z To confirm the destinations, select
“Destinations: ###” on the upper left corner
of the screen.
4
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
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Use Group Dialling
For transmission to multiple destinations using
group dialling, follow the steps below.
z
The group dialling button must be preprogrammed. Refer to
(see page 183)
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
2
Select “Program/Group”.
.
Setting for Group Dialling
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3
Select the button for the desired
destination group.
z To cancel a choice, select the same
destination again.
z To confirm the destinations, select
“Destinations: ###” on the upper left corner
of the screen.
4
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
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Searching for a Destination
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Search through the Address Book (Local Search)
Select “Search” to look through the Address Book for the desired destination by the entry name.
z Select “Global” to search fax numbers or Email addresses in the LDAP server (see page 21).
z This feature is available in certain countries only.
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
2
Select “Search”.
4
Select a destination, and then select
“OK”.
3
Enter the first few letters of the Key
Name you are searching for.
The search result appears.
z For instructions on using the onscreen
Keyboard, refer to Before Starting in the
Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
z Select or to scroll the search results.
z Multiple destinations cannot be selected at a
time.
5
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
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Search through the LDAP Server (LDAP Search)
LDAP search is a feature that searches through the Address Book of an LDAP server on the network
for fax numbers or Email addresses.
Select “Global” on the displayed screen to use the LDAP Search feature.
Contact your network administrator to check whether the LDAP Search feature is available in your
particular environment.
z This feature is available in certain countries only.
z The LDAP server must be configured before use. For more details, refer to Fax/Email Settings in the
Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
4
Enter a search letter, and then select
“Search”.
2
Select “Search”.
The search result appears.
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3
Select “Global”.
z You can search for station names, Email
addresses, and fax numbers.
z For instructions on using the onscreen
Keyboard, refer to Before Starting in the
Operating Instructions (For Function
Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
z A message appears if there are more than
100 matches.
Select “Yes” to search by a more detailed
keyword.
Select “No” to continue the search.
z Select “Local” to exit the LDAP search
screen.
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5
Select “Fax Number” to display a list
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of destinations.
6
Select a destination, and then select
z To add the found destination to the Address
Book, select “Add to Local” on the LDAP
search screen, enter an entry name, and
then select “OK”. (If you are using a PBX,
you need to register a telephone number
with the dial prefix.)
“OK”.
7
Select “OK”, and then press the Start
key.
z Only one destination can be selected.
z You can change the entry screen by
selecting “Email” or “Fax Number”.
z Select or to scroll the search results.
z Select “Detail” to open the more detailed
information screen.
Select “Close” to exit the detailed
information screen.
z To cancel a search operation, select
“Cancel”.
z A message appears if an error occurs during
the search.
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Redialling
To redial the most recently dialled number, follow the steps below.
z The “Redial” button cannot be used when the Function Parameter “136 Restrict Direct Dial” (Fax/Email
Settings > Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”.
1
Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 14.
2
Select “Redial”.
3
Confirm that this is the fax number that
you want to send to, and then select
“OK”.
Chapter 2 Basic Fax Transmission
z When the Function Parameter “137 Re-
enter Direct Dial” (Fax/Email Settings >
Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”, a
message appears on the Number Pad
screen prompting to re-enter the fax number
for confirmation.
4
Press the Start key.
The original(s) are stored into memory with a
file number. Then starts dialling the telephone
number.
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Preventing Accidental Transmission to Multiple Destinations
Chapter 2 Basic Fax Transmission
This function can prevent accidental transmission of documents to multiple destinations. It is useful
when sending documents to a single destination.
Setting the Function Parameter “117 Multi Station (HOME)” (Fax/Email Settings > Fax Parameters) to
“Off” or “Invalid” can prevent accidental transmission of documents to multiple destinations.
When “117 Multi Station (HOME)” is set to “Off”, the “Multi Station” button is displayed on the Touch
Panel Display.
z For instructions on how to set the Function Parameter “117 Multi Station (HOME)” to “Off” or “Invalid”, refer to
Fax/Email Settings in the Operating Instructions (For Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
z An error message appears if you select multiple destinations when the “Multi Station” button is displayed in
blue or the Function Parameter “117 Multi Station (HOME)” is set to “Invalid”.
Temporarily Enabling Transmission to Multiple Destinations
Even when the Function Parameter “117 Multi Station (HOME)”(Fax/Email Settings > Fax
Parameters) is set to “Off”, the transmission to multiple destinations can be enabled temporarily.
1
Select “Multi Station”.
The “Multi Station” button changes to yellow,
and the document can be sent to multiple
destinations.
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Confirming the Destination
Confirming the Destination
You can confirm the entered destinations.
1
Select “Destinations: ###”.
(###: Number of selected addresses)
2
Select the desired field button, and
confirm destinations.
When Confirmation of the
Destinations is Always Required
When the Function Parameter “125 Confirm
Stations” (Fax/Email Settings > Fax
Parameters) is set, a message prompting the
confirmation of destinations appears if the Start
key is pressed before the destinations are
confirmed.
z For instructions on how to set the Function
Parameter “125 Confirm Stations”, refer to Fax/
Email Settings in the Operating Instructions (For
Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.
1
When the message appears, select
“Close”.
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z To add a destination, select “OK”, and then
select the desired destination.
z To delete a destination, select a destination,
and then select “Delete” and “Yes”.
z Only Email addresses entered directly as a
destination can be edited using the
onscreen Keyboard.
3
Select “OK”.
2
Select “Destinations: ###”.
(###: Number of selected addresses)
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3
Select the desired field button, and
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confirm destinations.
z To add a destination, select “OK”, and then
select the desired destination. Select
“Destinations: ###” to confirm the
destinations again.
z To delete a destination, select a destination,
and then select “Delete” and “Yes”.
4
Select “OK”, and then press the Start
key.
z The original(s) are stored into memory with
a file number. Then the Fax transmission
starts.
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Memo
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Transmission with Destination Monitoring
Chapter 2 Basic Fax Transmission
Select “
To monitor the status of a remote station, follow the steps below.
z This function is not available when the Function Parameter “137 Re-enter Direct Dial” (Fax/Email Settings >
1
Monitor
Fax Parameters) is set to “Valid”.
” on the Touch Panel Display to obtain a dial tone. This feature is called “On-hook dialling”.
Place original(s).
z If the Platen Glass is used, only one page
can be transmitted at a time.
z Refer to Placing Originals (Facsimile/
Internet Fax) in the Operating Instructions
(For Basic Operations) of provided booklet.
2
Press the Fax key.
3
Select “Monitor”.
The Monitor screen appears, and you will hear
a dialling tone through the monitor speaker.
Raises the monitor volume.
Lowers the monitor volume.
Select once to recall the
last dialled fax number.
Select twice to insert a
pause (dialling interval).
5
When you hear a beep, press the
Start key.
z For instructions on how to cancel a
transmission, refer to To Cancel Direct
Transmission: (see page 53).
z Press the Reset key to return the machine
to the initial screen of the current active
mode.
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4
Enter the fax number of the
destination.
z When the Function Parameter “136 Restrict
Direct Dial” is set to “Valid”, manual input of
fax numbers is not available. Select a
destination from the “Address Book”.
Talking to the Remote Party Before
Transmission
If an external telephone is connected to your machine, you can send a fax after talking to the remote
party on the phone. Follow the steps below.
1
Place original(s).
z If the Platen Glass is used, only one page
can be transmitted at a time.
z Refer to Placing Originals (Facsimile/
Internet Fax) in the Operating Instructions
(For Basic Operations) of provided booklet.
2
Press the Fax key.
3
Lift the handset of the external
telephone.
4
Dial the telephone number.
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5
Talk to the remote party, and then tell
the other party to get ready for
receiving fax.
6
When a beep is heard, press the Start
key, and then place the handset back
on the cradle.
Transmission starts.
z For instructions on how to cancel a
transmission, refer to To Cancel Direct
Transmission: (see page 53).
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Setting Original Quality
Chapter 2 Basic Fax Transmission
Original Type
Original type can be specified to suit your needs. You can select from text-only original, photo-only
original, or original in which text and photos are mixed.
Select “Text/Photo” when text and photos are mixed on a single page or are mixed on multiple pages
to be sent.
TextPhotoText/Photo
Density
Adjust the density according to your requirements.
LighterDarker
Resolution
Adjust the resolution according to your requirements.
Ordinary original
z The standard setting can be changed by setting the Function Parameters “03 Original (HOME)”, “
(HOME)
For instructions on how to change the setting, refer to Fax/Email Settings in the Operating Instructions (For
Function Parameters) of provided CD-ROM.