Please read these Operating Instructions
before using the unit and save for future
reference.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.
Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles.
This product combines facsimile, telephone, copier, scanner, PC Fax and printer features to
provide you with more efficient office or home use. By utilizing these convenient features,
you can maximize the effectiveness of this unit.
Use of this product in a country it was not designed for, may violate the laws of that country.
The KX-FLM600AL is only designed to work with the Australian network.
The KX-FLM600NZ is only designed to work with the New Zealand network.
Serial number
(found on the rear of the unit)
Caution:
•When connecting the fax machine to your computer, use the included parallel cable for reliable data
communications and compliance with EMI.
Note:
•A suffix “AL” or “NZ” in the model number is omitted in these instructions.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Visioneer PaperPort is a registered trademark of Visioneer, Inc.
All other trademarks Identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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.
•This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.
•When*a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible,disconnect the power
supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorized service center.
•Disconnect the telephone connection before disconnecting power connection prior to relocating the
equipment,and reconnect the power first.
•To minimize the possibility of lightning damage, when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we
recommend that you:
A. Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack.
B. Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet.
• No “000” or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure.
For New Zealand users
Warning:
•WHEN A FAILURE OCCURS WHICH RESULTS IN THE INTERNAL PARTS BECOMING
ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IMMEDIATELY AND RETURN THIS
UNIT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER,
• DISCONNECT THE TELECOM CONNECTION BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE POWER
CONNECTION PRIOR TO RELOCATING THE EQUIPMENT, AND RECONNECT THE POWER FIRST.
• NO "111” OR OTHER CALLS CAN BE MADE FROM THIS DEVICE DURING A MAINS POWER
FAILURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone,
not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
Notice;
•The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted
that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no
endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does its provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides
no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted
equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of
Telecom’s network services.
•This device is equipped with pulse dialling while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialling. There is
no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialling.
• Use of pulse dialling, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give
rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur,
the user should NOT contact Telecom Faults Service.
•This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.
•This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to other
Telecom customers.
•This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the
same line.
• Not all telephones will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket.
•The Message Center Software used with facsimile unit should be set in compliance with Telecom’s PTC
specification.
The software must be set within the following limits in order to ensure compliance with Telecom’s
requirements:
1. Do not set the number of retries to more than 9.
2. Do not set the retry interval to less than 25 seconds.
3. Do not select pulse dialling.
Note that failure to set these parameters correctly may negate the user’s rights under Telecom’s Terms
of Service.
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 servicentre 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 wail outlet and refer
servicing to an authorized servicentre 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
servicentre.
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 IN
STRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION:
OTHER INFORMATION:
• Installation of telephone wiring and outlets must
only be carried out by persons appropriately
licensed
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning
storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
tocations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
• 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.
CAUTION:
• Keep the unit away from electrical noise
generating 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.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
•Waste material may be dumped or incinerated
under conditions which meet all federal, provincial
and local environmental regulations.
•This printer utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Included accessories
•
Power cord
Paper tray ....................1
Paper cassette
...................
.............
1
Telephone line cord ....1
Toner cartridge
Panasonic PC software
1
for KX-FLM600
(CD-ROM)
....................
............
Handset
Drum unit......................1
1
Telepone plug
(KX-FLM600AL only)
1
......................
...............
i
Handset cord.................1
Printer cable
{Parallel cable)
Telephone cord
1
adaptor
(KX-FLM600NZ only)
..........................
..................
1
1
—The paper cassette is
pre-installed.
• If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
•Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit.
Accessory order information
Model No.
KX-FA75A
Description
Toner cartridge
and drum unit
Specifications
1 toner cartridge and 1 drum unit
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Quick Start
Installation
Before installation (p.22)
Remove the shipping tape.
Shipping tape
O
Toner cartridge
{p. 22-24)
A. Pull the top cover handle
forward and open the top
cover.
B. Remove the protection cap
attached to the cartridge.
Protection
cap
• Do not touch the roller.
Rock the cartridge from side
C.
to side several times
carefully.
Drum unit (p 22-24)
A. Remove the protection cap
and protection sheet attached
to the drum unit.
• Do not touch or scratch the
green drum surface.
• Do not expose the drum unit to
light for more than 5 minutes.
‘Green drum
surface
Protection
sheet
Install the drum unit on the
toner cartridge by holding
the two tabs.
Close the top cover.
D. Install the cartridge
holding the two
tabs.
Top cover
handle
Top cover
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Quick Start
Recording paper (p 25,26)
o
A. Lift the paper cassette up
slightly and pull it out of the unit.
B. Fan the stack of paper to
prevent a paper jam and place
the paper in the paper cassette.
• Put the side to be printed face
up.
C. Insert the paper cassette into
the unit until it clicks into place.
o
Paper cassette
Paper tray and paper stacker (p 2?)
Quick Start
Connections
'For further details, see page 28.
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Voice calls - making/answering
Voice calls - making
Lift the handset.
O
Dial the number.
o
When finished talking,
o
replace the handset.
Quick Start
• For further details, see page 34.
• If you are having trouble, see page 112.
Voice calls - answering
When the unit rings,
0
o
lift the handset.
When finished talking,
replace the handset.
• For further details, see page 34.
• If you are having trouble, see page 112.
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Quick Start
Faxes - sending/receiving
Faxes - sending
Open the document feeder tray.
Adjust the width of the
o
document guides to
•For further details, see page 43,
• If you are having trouble, see pages 112 and 113.
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pages which have already been
ejected. A paper jam may occur.
Allow the scanning process to finish
before viewing documents.
Faxes - receiving
Quick Start
Replace the handset.
O
• For further details, see page 58.
•You can select the way to receive calls according to your needs (p. 56, 57).
• If you are having trouble, see page 113.
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Quick Start
Copying
Open the document feeder tray.
o
Adjust the width of the
e
document guides to
e
o
o
Press ISTART/SETyCOPY).
o
• For further details, see page 76.
• If you are having trouble, see page 113.
14
Note:
•While scanning, do not move the pages which
have already been ejected. A paper jam may
occur. Allow the scanning process to finish
before viewing documents.
PC information
Quick Start
o
Caution:
•When connecting the fax machine to your computer, use the inciuded printer
cable for reliable data communications and compliance with EMI.
Ipstall the PANA LINK software {p. 79).
1. Start Windows® 95* or Windows 98** and close all applications.
2. Insert the included CD into your CD-ROM drive.
•The language dialogue box will appear.
Select the desired language that you use with this software. Click OK.
• If the language dialogue box does not appear and the installation does not
start automatically;
Click Start, choose Run.... Type “d:\setup” (where d: is the drive letter of
your CD-ROM drive). Click OK.
(If you are not sure what the drive letter is for your CD-ROM drive, please
use Windows Explorer and look for the CD-ROM drive.)
3. The installation will start automatically.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen until all files have been installed.
5. Be sure to read the README file for more information.
Activate the PANA LINK software (p. 80).
o
“Microsoft Windows 98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98)
1. Click Start.
2. Point to Programs, point to PANA LINK and click PANA LINK.
•The PANA LINK main panel will appear.
‘Microsoft- Windows 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)
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Table of Contents
Initial
Preparation
Telephone
Help Button
Finding the
Controls
Setup
Volumes
Making and
Answering Calls
One-Touch
Dial
EASY DIAL
Help function.......................................................................18
Summary of user programmable features.......................136
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Summary
Important
Important Information (KX-FLM600AL only)
...................
Information
........
........
123
126
129
130
130
131
139
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Help Button
Help function
You can print a quick reference for assistance as
follows. Before using this function, read the instructions
on pages 22 to 28 and set up the unit.
Press SeLP).
1
Display:PRESS [TA] & [SET]
Press ® or until the desired item is
2
displayed. The following items are available.
1. How to program your unit
l.HOW TO SET UP
2. How to store names in the EASY
DIAL directory and how to dial them
2.EASY DIAL
®/®
3. Help with problems receiving faxes
4. How to use the copier function
5. List of available reports
Press [ START/SET/COPYl
3.FAX RECEIVING
4.COPIER
5,REPORTS
PRINTING
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Finding the Controls
Overview
Front view
Document guides
•To match the width of
the document (p. 43).
u
TJ
(D
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u
0)
o‘
Rear view
19
Finding the Controls
Location
.
"=
20
'For transmission to multiple
stations (p. 51-53).
• For the One-Touch Dial (p. 37, 38, 44).
•Command keys (p. 31)
Finding the Controis
|U
■0
o
■Q
a
m
o’
3
•To initiate or exit
programming.
•To turn the AUTO ANSWER mode on/off {p. 56, 57).
•To insert a hyphen {p. 31,37).
•To insert one character or one
space (p. 30, 31).
•To keep the telephone number secret
(p. 37, 39).
•To select stations 12-22 for the
One-Touch Dial (p. 37, 38, 44).
•To scan and store a document into
memory, and then transmit or copy
the stored document.
•To choose “Collated” or “Uncollated” in
the copy mode (p. 76).
•To store or edit names and telephone
numbers (p. 37, 39, 40, 51).
•To search for a stored name {p. 41,45).
•To select characters during
programming {p. 31).
•To select the basic features during
programming (p. 136).
•To select an enlargement/reduction rate
in the copy mode (p. 76, 77).
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Setup
Before installation
Remove the shipping tape.
Shipping tape
Shipping tape
Toner cartridge and drum unit
Caution:
• tf ingestion of toner occurs, drink several glasses of water to dilute stomach contents, and seek immediate
medical treatment. If toner comes into contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water, and seek medical
treatment. If toner comes into contact with skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
• Do not tip the toner cartridge on its end.
• Do not open the protection bag until you have read the following instructions and are ready to install the drum
unit. The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum.
Once you have opened the protection bag;
—Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes.
—Do not touch or scratch the green drum surface.
—Do not place the drum unit near dust or dirt.
—Do not place the drum unit in a high humidity area.
—Do not expose the drum unit to direct sunlight.
Important:
•Keep the protection materials in case the fax machine must be repacked and transported.
Pull the top cover handle forward and open the top
1
cover.
22
T
open the protection bag by cutting the end of the
bag and remove the toner cartridge.
Remove the tape and remove the protection cap by
holding the tab.
Caution:
• Do not touch the roller.
• Do not tip the toner cartridge on its end.
Setup
u
-0
■o
0)
S
5'
3
Carefully rock the toner cartridge from side to side
several times.
Install the toner cartridge, holding the two tabs and
matching the triangles.
Open the protection bag by cutting the end of the
bag, and remove the drum unit.
Toner cartridge
Triangles
23
Setup
Remove the tape and protection cap.
Drum unit
8
Remove the protection sheet.
Caution:
• Do not touch or scratch the green drum
surface as this may damage the drum unit.
• Do not expose the drum unit to light for more
than 5 minutes as this may damage the drum
unit.
Install the drum unit on the toner cartridge,
holding the two tabs and matching the triangles.
Protection cap
Green drum
surface
Tabs
Toner
cartridge
Tape
Triangles
10
Close the top cover securely by pushing down
on the dotted area at both ends.
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Setup
Recording paper
You can load A4 size paper in the paper cassette. The paper cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m^
(20 lb.)paper. You can use 60 g/m^ to 90 g/m^ (16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper.
Loading paper in the paper cassette
Lift the paper cassette up slightly and pull it out of
the unit.
I
Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam and
place the paper into the paper cassette.
■0
•1
o
T3
0>
• Put the side to be printed face up.
•The height of the stack of paper should not
exceed the upper limit on the paper cassette, or
the paper may jam or multi-feed.
Insert the paper cassette into the unit until it clicks
into place.
Note:
• Do not use different types or thicknesses of paper in the paper cassette at the same time. This may
cause a paper jam.
•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.
25
Setup
Checking the amount of remaining recording paper
You can see the amount of remaining paper without removing the paper cassette.
Shows that paper
cassette is empty.
Shows that paper
cassette is fully
loaded.
Types of paper to avoid
• Extremely smooth or shiny paper, or paper that is highly textured
•Coated papers
• Letterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto the fusing
roller and cause damage. Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 200°C (392T) for
0.1 second
• Damaged or wrinkled paper, or paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, etc.
•Multipart forms or carbonless paper
• Paper with a cotton and/or fibre content over 25%
• Ink jet paper (It may transfer onto the fuser roller and cause damage.)
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Setup
Paper tray
Insert the two tabs of the paper tray into the slots
1
on the paper cassette.
Open the paper tray extender by pressing on the
area marked “V”.
Paper tray
extender
3^
S*
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■D
tu
Paper stacker
^ Press the area marked “V” on the paper stacker.
Open the paper stacker.
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Setup
Connections
Connect the handset cord.
1
Connect the telephone line cord.
2
Connect the power cord.
•When the power is turned on for the
3
first time, the unit will eject the
protection sheet and print some basic
information.
Note:
•When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.
• If you want to connect a personal computer to the unit, see page 78.
• If you want to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 63.
Helpful hints when using an extension telephone:
If you connect an extension telephone or answering machine to the facsimile unit, please take note of
the following,
•When an extension telephone or answering machine is in use, the facsimile unit will show the following
message on the display:
EXT. IN USE
When a call is received and you press [MONITOR on the facsimile unit, the call is switched to the facsimile
unit, and the external device will be disconnected.
•If no sound is heard when you lift the handset of the extension telephone, the facsimile unit is in use.
• In the TEL/FAX mode, only the facsimile unit will ring. You cannot answer a call with the extension telephone.
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Setup
Date and time, your logo 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.
Example:
Your logo
FROM : Panasonic FaxFAX NO. : '1234567
Your facsimile telephone number
Feb, 26 1999 04:02PM PI
Fax Correspondence
Date and time
Setting the date and time
Press [MENU].
1
Display:
Press (#]. then (O] (T|-
i2i
1.SYSTEM SET UP
SET DATE Sc TIME
■D
(5
n
Q)
o'
3
PressISTART/SET/COPYl.
3
M:01/D:01/Y:99
^-------------------------
'—Cursor
Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting each
2 digits using the dial keypad.
Example: Aug. 10, 1999
Press (f)® ®®.
M: 08/D:10/Y:99
Press iSTART/SET/COPY],
5
TIME: 12:00AM
Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 2 digits
for each using the dial keypad.
6
Press @ to select “AM” or “PM".
Example: 3:15PM
1. Press®®®®.
TIME: 03:15AM
2. Press (®| until “PM” is displayed.
TIME: 03:15PM
Press START/SET/COPY .
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SETUP ITEM [ ]
Note:
•To enter the year “2000” in step 4, press
®® for the correct year.
•You can enter the number by rotating
[EASY DIALI in steps 4 and 6. In this case,
press (B to move the cursor.
•The accuracy of the clock is approximately
±60 seconds a month.
To correct a mistake
• Press O'* (B 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.
Press [MENU].
8
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Setup
Setting your logo
The logo can be your company, division or name.
^ Press [MENU].
Display:
Press (#], then [O]
1.SYSTEM SET UP
2
YOUR LOGO
Press iSTART/SET/COPY).
3
LOGO=
Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by using the
4
dial keypad. See next page for details.
Example; Bill
1. Press i2l twice.
LOGO=^
Cursor
2. Press (4] six tiines-
LOGO=Bi
3. Press six times.
LOGO^Bil
[EASY DIAL]
4. Press (B fo move the cursor to the next space
and press [5) six times.
LOGO=Bill
g Press (START/SET/COPY).
SETUP ITEM [ ]
0 Press [MENU],
To correct a mistake
• Press (2) o*" [B to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, and make the correction.
To delete a character
•Move the cursor to the character you want to
delete and press (STOP).
Note:
•You can enter your logo by rotating
[ EASY DIAL 1 (see next page).
To insert a character
1. Press (3 or [B to move the cursor to the right
of where you want to insert the character.
2. Press (INSERT) (One-Touch Dial key 2) to insert
a space and enter the character.
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