Panasonic KX-FM106 User Manual

Quick Start

Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Help

General

Information

Comienzo rápido

en español

Multi-Function

Center/PC

To get started,

please read the

Quick Start section

(p. 4 – 11).

Compact Plain Paper FAX

Model No.

KX-FM106

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Comienzo rápido

(p. 126)

≥This unit is designed for use in the United

States of America, and may not operate in
other countries. (See page 125 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 125 para tener más
detalles.)

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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.

Things you should keep record of

Attach your sales receipt here

For future reference

Date of purchase Serial number

(found on the rear 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 to 28.

≥Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used film. Use discretion when

disposing of the used film cartridge.

≥Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side, as the print may smear.
≥If you have not applied to the service, you will not be able to use the IQ-FAX function (p. 50–52).

R

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.

is a registered trademark of FaxSav Incorporated.

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

© Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1999

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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 if any of
the following occur:

13. A. If the power supply cord or plug is damaged

or frayed.

13. B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit.

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

water.

13. 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.

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

damaged.

13. 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 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.

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Quick Start

Installation!

1

Paper tray (p. 21)

Before installation (p. 20)

A. Remove the shipping tape.

Tab

Tension bar

Slot

Recording paper

(p. 22, 23)

2

A. Fan the stack of paper to

prevent a paper jam.

B. Pull the tension bar forward

and hold open while inserting
the paper.

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

Film
cartridge

Cover open
button

Leaflet

Shipping tape

B. Open the cover, remove the leaflet under the

film cartridge and close the cover.

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Quick Start

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Connections!

Handset cord

1

A. Connect to the unit.
B. Connect to the handset.

Telephone line cord

2

A. Connect to “LINE” on the unit.
B. Connect to a single telephone line jack.

Wall jack
(RJ11C)

120 V, 60 Hz

Power surge
protector

( )

Line surge
protector

( )

Power cord

3

A. Connect to the unit.
B. Connect to a power outlet.

Answering machine (not included)
For further details, see page 67.

To connect an answering
machine, remove the stopper
with your finger and connect
the cord to the EXT jack.

Stopper

≥For further details, see page 24.

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Quick Start

Voice calls - making/answering!

Voice calls - making

1

Lift the handset.

3

When finished talking,
replace the handset.

2

Dial the number.

≥For further details, see page 30.
≥If you are having trouble, see page 103.

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Voice calls - answering

1

When the unit rings,
lift the handset.

2

When finished talking,
replace the handset.

≥For further details, see page 31.
≥If you are having trouble, see page 103.

Quick Start

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For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329.

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Quick Start

Faxes - sending/receiving!

Faxes - sending

FACE DOWN

(up to 15 pages)

Open the document feeder tray.

Insert the document until
a single beep is heard and
the unit grabs the document.

Adjust the width of the
document guides to
the size of the document.

Press .

START/SET/COPY

1

2

3

Dial the fax number.

4

5

≥For further details, see page 47.
≥If you are having trouble, see pages 103 and 104.

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Quick Start

For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329.

Faxes - receiving

1

When the unit rings, lift the handset.

3

Replace the handset.

2

When:
— document reception is required,
— a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
— no sound is heard,
press .

START/SET/COPY

≥For further details, see page 64.
≥You can select the way to receive calls according to your needs (p. 62, 63).
≥If you are having trouble, see page 104.

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Quick Start

Copying!

FACE DOWN

(up to 15 pages)

Press .

START/SET/COPY

Enter the number of copies.

Press .

START/SET/COPY

Open the document feeder tray.

Insert the document until
a single beep is heard and
the unit grabs the document.

●

Make sure the handset

is on the cradle.

Adjust the width of the
document guides to
the size of the document.

1

2

3

4

5

6

≥For further details, see page 82.
≥If you are having trouble, see page 105.

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Quick Start

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PC information!

9 Pin Female

COM port

25 Pin Male

KX-FA180 or
a RS232C cable
(Not included.
See page 16 to order.)

Use a 25 Pin Adaptor
if your PC has a 25 pin
com port.

Connecting to a computer (p. 84)

1

Installing the Multi-Function Center software (p. 85)

2

3

Using as a printer, fax or scanner

Printer functions

≥Printing documents from Windows 3.1, 3.11 or Windows 95

(p. 88, 89)

≥Printing received documents (p. 94)

Fax functions

≥Computerized directory for fax and phone numbers (p. 87)
≥Sending a document (p. 90, 91)
≥Receiving faxes on your PC (p. 92)
≥Viewing faxes on your screen (p. 93)
≥Faxing a document from the fax machine (p. 95)

Scanner functions

≥Using your fax machine as a scanner (p. 96)

OR

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Table of Contents

Initial

Preparation

Accessories

Help Button
Finding the

Controls
Setup

Volumes

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessory order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Paper stacker (not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Date and time, your logo

and facsimile telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Telephone

Making and
Answering Calls

One-Touch Dial

JOG DIAL

Caller ID

Voice Contact

Voice calls - making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Voice calls - answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TONE and PAUSE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dialing mode (touch tone or pulse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Storing names and telephone numbers

in the One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Making a voice call using the One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . 35

Storing names and telephone numbers

in the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . 38

Caller ID service from your phone company . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Viewing the Caller ID list on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Calling back from the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Storing telephone numbers in the One-Touch Dial and

JOG DIAL directory from the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . 42

Erasing all callers’ information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Storing your area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Automatic Caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Talking to the caller after fax transmission or reception . . 46

Fax/Copy

Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sending a fax using the One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sending a fax using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . 49

IQ-FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Sending report for confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Automatic journal report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Delayed transmission

(sending a fax at a specified time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

From memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Multiple stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Installing the Multi-Function Center software . . . . . . . . . . 85

Computerized directory for fax and phone numbers . . . . . 87

Using as a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Sending documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Receiving faxes on your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Viewing faxes on your screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Printing received documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Faxing a document from the fax machine using the PC . . 95

Using your fax machine as a scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

PC link (turning PC related functions on/off) . . . . . . . . . . . 97

List of Multi-Function applications and help instructions . . 98

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Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Help

General

Information

Comienzo rápido

en español

Fax/Copy

Receiving Faxes

Copying

Setting the unit to receive calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

TEL mode (answering all calls manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . 65

Using the unit with an answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Distinctive Ring service (ring pattern detection feature) . . 70
TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and

fax calls without rings when you are near the unit) . . . . 72

Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Fax activation code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Other size documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Silent detection (receiving faxes from older model

fax machines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Memory reception alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Friendly reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Auto disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Pager call - when your unit receives a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Film detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Help

Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

When a function does not work, check here before

requesting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Recording paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Sending document jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Sending document does not feed, or multi-feeds . . . . . . 114

How much film you have left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Replacing the film cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Document feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Thermal head and black bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Multi-

Function

Center/PC

Setup (PC)

Address Book
Printer
PC Fax
PC Receiving

Send from Fax
Scanning
More Information

Multi-Function

Center/PC

Error Messages

Operations

Jams

Ink Film

Cleaning

General

Information

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Print Reports

Display Contrast
Reset
FCC Information
Limited Warranty

Energy Star
Specifications

Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers, journal,

printer test list, broadcast list and Caller ID list . . . . . . 119

Changing the display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Resetting the advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

List of FCC requirements and information . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Servicenter Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Notes for product service and shipping the product . . . . 124

Energy Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Technical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Comienzo

rápido en

español

Comienzo rápido en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Features Summary Summary of user programmable features . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Initial Preparation

Accessories

To order accessories, call toll-free 1-800-332-5368.

Handset cord . . . . . . .1Power cord . . . . . . . . .1

Included accessories!

Telephone line cord . .1 Handset . . . . . . . . . . .1

Paper tray . . . . . . . . .1

—The film cartridge is

pre-installed.

Part No. PFJA1030Z Part No. PQJA10075Z Part No. PFJXE0805Z

Film cartridge . . . . . . .1

(with free starter film)

Part No. PFJA1029Z

Part No. PFKS1030Z1

≥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.

To use this unit with your PC

≥Purchase a Panasonic KX-FA180 serial cable or a RS232C cable (DB9 Female/DB25 Male).

To order a KX-FA180, call toll-free 1-800-332-5368 or see fax order instructions on page 16, or purchase at
any computer supply store.

≥If your PC is not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, we can send you floppy disks [3.5q high-density (1.44MB)

disks]. Please call toll-free 1-800-332-5368 or send a fax to [phone]. Include: Your name, address,
telephone number, fax number, and indicate Windows®3.1/3.11* or Windows 95**.

***Microsoft®Windows operating system Version 3.1/3.11 (hereafter Windows 3.1/3.11)
***Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)

Panasonic Multi-Function
Center Software

(CD-ROM) . . . . . . . . .1

Part No.

216 mm k 100 m (81⁄2qk328p) roll

RS232C cableKX-FA180

Model No.

KX-FA65

16

To order accessories, call toll-free 1-800-332-5368.

Accessories

Description Specifications

Film cartridge

PFZXFP101M Paper stacker

To stack printed paper.

The free starter film cartridge is only 20 meters (65p) long. We recommend that you
buy regular film cartridge [100 m (328p)] for continuous use of your unit.
For best results, use genuine Panasonic film cartridge Model No. KX-FA65.
To stack printed paper, use a paper stacker Model No. PFZXFP101M (p. 21, 22).
To order, call toll-free 1-800-332-5368 or see the fax order instructions below.

Note:
≥The film cartridge is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the film again.

DB9 Female/DB25 Male
(Includes adaptor.)

Accessory order information!

Fax order: Please send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. Include: your name, shipping address,

telephone number, credit card type, number, expiry date and your signature,
order part number and quantity, and delivery method – overnight, 2nd day, or
ground.

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Initial Preparation

Help Button

For Fax Advandage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329.

Help function!

You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.

1

Press (HELP).

Display:

2

Press or until the desired item is
displayed. The following items are available.

1. How to program your unit

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

3. Help with problems sending faxes

4. Help with problems receiving faxes

5. How to use the copier function

6. Frequently asked questions and
answers

7. Explanation of error messages shown
on the display

8. List of available reports

9. How to use the Caller ID service

3

Press (START/SET/COPY).

PRINTING

9.CALLER ID

8.REPORTS

7.ERRORS

6.Q and A

5.COPIER

4.FAX RECEIVING

3.FAX SENDING

2.JOG/AUTO DIAL

1.HOW TO SET UP

PRESS[▼▲]&[SET]

HELP

/

START/SET/COPY

18

Finding the Controls
Location!

HELP

IQ-FAX

QUICK SCAN

MEMORY%

REDIAL/PAUSE

HANDSET MUTE

RESOLUTION

STOP

MONITOR

OPER

PQRS TUV WXYZ

GHI JKL MNO

ABC

VOLUME

DEF

TONE

START/

SET /

COPY

1

23

4

56

7

89
0

●

To print a quick

reference (p. 17).

●

For voice muting (p. 30, 31).

●

To redial the last number dialed (p. 30, 47).

●

To insert a pause during dialing (p. 32).

Dial keypad

Display panel

●

To adjust volumes (p. 29).

●

To select feature settings

during programming.

●

To send faxes using the IQ-FAX function (p. 52).

●

To select a resolution (p. 47).

●

To scan and store a document into memory,

and then transmit or copy the stored document (p. 57, 82).

●

To dial without lifting

the handset.

●

To stop an operation

or cancel programming.

●

To change from pulse to tone
during dialing (p. 32).

●

To initiate fax transmission, reception or copying.

●

To store a setting during programming.

AUTO ANSWER

BROADCAST BROADCAST

BROADCAST

FAX ON

1
4

HYPHEN SECRET

NAME/TEL NO.
LOWER

2
5

3
6

INSERT

JOG DIAL

DIRECTORY
PROGRAM

MENU

FWD

DOWNUP

BACK

COLLATE

ZOOM

CALLER ID

SEARCH

●

For transmission to multiple stations (p. 58–60).

●

For the One-Touch Dial (p. 34, 35, 48).

●

Command keys (p. 27).

●

To search for a stored name (p. 38, 49).

●

To select characters during programming (p. 27).

●

To select the basic features during programming (p. 144).

●

To select an enlargement/reduction rate in the copy mode (p. 82, 83).

●

To initiate or exit programming.

●

To confirm a stored telephone number (p. 38).

●

To select stations 4–6 for the One-Touch Dial

(p. 34, 35, 48).

●

To keep the telephone number secret (p. 34, 36).

●

To insert one character or one space (p. 26, 27).

●

To insert a hyphen (p. 27, 34).

●

For the Caller ID service (p. 39–45).

●

To turn the auto answer mode on/off (p. 62).

●

To store or edit names and telephone numbers

(p. 34, 36, 37, 58, 59).

●

To choose “Collated” or “Uncollated”

in the copy mode (p. 82).

19

Finding the Controls

Initial Preparation

20

Finding the Controls / Setup
Overview!

Recording paper
entrance

Paper tray

Document guides

Document entrance

Recording paper exit

Cover open button

Document feeder tray

Cover

Document exit

Speaker

Serial interface connector

(Used to connect your PC
with a RS232C cable. For
system requirements, see
page 84.)

Before installation!

2

Open the cover by pressing the cover open button.

3

Lift the film cartridge, remove the leaflet and
replace the film cartridge.

4

Close the cover securely by pushing down on the
dotted area at both ends.

Film
cartridge

Dotted area

Cover open
button

Leaflet

Note:

≥The document and recording paper will be ejected from the front of the unit. Install the unit on a desk or floor

with a smooth surface and do not place anything in front of the unit.

1

Remove the shipping tape.

Shipping tape

21

Setup

Initial Preparation

Paper tray!

Paper stacker!

(not included)

To stack printed paper, a paper stacker is available as an accessory. To order, see page 16.

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 a wall etc.

Tabs

Slots

Paper tray

1

Remove the shipping tape from the paper stacker.

2

Lift the front of the unit and hold the aluminum
sheet up to prevent it being bent by the paper
stacker while inserting the paper stacker into the
side slots.

Paper stacker

Shipping tape

Side slots

Bottom

Aluminum sheet

3

Confirm that the paper stacker is locked into the
center slots and slide back.

Center slots

Paper
stacker

4

Slide the paper stacker forward until it stops.

Paper stacker

22

Setup

1

Press the dotted area on the paper stacker
extender.

Paper stacker extender

Dotted area

2

Open the paper stacker extender.

Paper stacker
extender

Using legal size paper

Recording paper!

Letter or legal size recording paper can be loaded. The paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m

2

(20 lb.) paper. You may use 60 g/m2to 90 g/m2(16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper.

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

1

Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam.

23

Setup

Initial Preparation

2

Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while
inserting the paper.
≥The height of the stack of the paper should not

exceed the upper limit on the paper tray,
otherwise the paper may jam or multi-feed.

≥The paper should not be over the tab.
≥If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the

paper or the paper may jam.

IncorrectCorrect

Stack of
paper

Paper tray

Note:
≥Avoid paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper

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 the paper

may jam.

≥Do not reinsert the ejected paper into the recording paper exit.
≥Some paper only accepts print on one side. Try using the other side of paper when you are not happy with

the print quality.

Upper
limit

Tension bar

Tab

Adding paper to the paper tray

1. Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while
removing all of the installed paper.

2. Add paper to the removed paper and straighten.

3. Fan the stack of paper.

4. Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while

inserting the paper.

Tension bar

24

Setup

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 of your telephone line.

Display:

Wait until one of the following messages is displayed.

Your line has touch tone service.

Your line has rotary pulse dial service.

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

power is restored.

≥If you connect the power cord before connecting the telephone line cord, the following messages will be

shown alternately.

Connect the telephone line cord.

INSERT TEL LINENO TEL LINE

LINE IS PULSE

LINE IS TONE

CHECKING LINE

Connections!

1

Connect the handset cord.

2

Connect the telephone line cord.

3

Connect the power cord.
≥The unit will automatically start to

detect the dialing mode of your
telephone line (see below).

≥When the power is turned on for the

first time, the unit will print some
basic information.

Note:

≥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).

≥The warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning.
≥When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.
≥If you want to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 67.

120 V, 60 Hz

Power surge

( )

protector

Power cord

Wall jack
(RJ11C)

Line surge

( )

protector

Telephone
line cord

Connect to “LINE”.

Handset cord

25

Setup

Initial Preparation

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, fulfilling the requirements of the Telephone Protection Act
of 1991.

Fax Correspondence

Your logo Your facsimile telephone number

Date and time

FROM : Panasonic Fax FAX NO. : 1234567 Feb. 26 1999 04:02PM P1

Example:

Setting the date and time

1

Press (MENU).

Display:

2

Press (#), then (0) (1).

3

Press (START/SET/COPY).

Cursor

4

Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting
2 digits for each using the dial keypad.

Example: Aug. 10, 1999
Press (0)(8) (1)(0) (9)(9).

5

Press (START/SET/COPY).

6

Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 2 digits
for each using the dial keypad.
Press ($) to select “AM” or “PM”.

Example: 3:15PM

1. Press (0)(3) (1)(5).

2. Press ($) until “PM” is displayed.

TIME: 03:15PM

TIME: 03:15AM

TIME: 12:00AM

M:08/D:10/Y:99

M:01/D:01/Y:99

SET DATE & TIME

1.SYSTEM SET UP

7

Press (START/SET/COPY).

8

Press (MENU).

SETUP ITEM [ ]

Note:

≥You can enter the number by rotating

(JOG\DIAL) in steps 4 and 6. In this case,
press to move the cursor.

≥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, and make the correction.

≥If you press (STOP) while programming, the

display will return to the previous one.

/

23

1

56

4

89

7

0

STOP

START/SET/COPY

MENU

JOG DIAL

26

Setup

1

Press (MENU).

Display:

2

Press (#), then (0) (2).

3

Press (START/SET/COPY).

4

Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by using the
dial keypad. See next page for details.

Example: Bill

1. Press (2) twice.

Cursor

2. Press (4) six times.

3. Press (5) six times.

4. Press to move the cursor to the next

space and press (5) six times.

5

Press (START/SET/COPY).

6

Press (MENU).

SETUP ITEM [ ]

LOGO=Bill

LOGO=Bil

LOGO=Bi

LOGO=B

LOGO=

YOUR LOGO

1.SYSTEM SET UP

26

Setting your logo

The logo can be your company, division or name.

1

23

4

56

7

89
0

STOP

START/SET/COPY

MENU

JOG DIAL

INSERT

/

HYPHEN

(Delete)

To correct a mistake

≥Press or 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).

To insert a character

1. Press or to move the cursor to the
position 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.

Note:

≥You can enter your logo by rotating

(JOG\DIAL) (see next page).

CharactersKeys

27

Setup

Initial Preparation

To select characters with the dial keypad

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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

1

2

STOP

1[]{}+–/=,._`:;?|
ABCabc2
DEFdef3
GHIghi4
JK L j k l 5
MNOmno6
PQ R S p q r s 7
TUVtuv8
WX Y Z w x y z 9
0( ) ! " #$%&¥ @^ ’

HYPHEN key (To insert a hyphen.)
INSERT key (To insert one character or one space.)
Delete key (To delete a character.)

key (To move the cursor to the left.)
key (To move the cursor to the right.)

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

Capital

alphabet

Lower case

alphabet

Number

Symbol

: Rotating to
the right

: Rotating to
the left

1

23

4

56

7

89
0

JOG DIAL

28

Setup

28

Setting your facsimile telephone number

1

Press (MENU).

Display:

2

Press (#), then (0) (3).

3

Press (START/SET/COPY).

4

Enter your facsimile telephone number up to
20 digits using the dial keypad.

Example:

5

Press (START/SET/COPY).

6

Press (MENU).

SETUP ITEM [ ]

NO.=1234567

NO.=

YOUR FAX NO.

1.SYSTEM SET UP

To correct a mistake

≥Press or to move the cursor to the

incorrect number, and make the correction.

To delete a number

≥Move the cursor to the number you want to delete

and press (STOP).

Note:

≥You can enter your facsimile telephone number by

rotating (JOG\DIAL) If using (JOG\DIAL), press
to move the cursor.

≥The ($) button replaces the digit with a “+” and the (#)

button replaces it with a space.
Example (using the dial keypad): +234 5678

Press ($)(2)(3)(4)(#)(5)(6)(7)(8).

≥To enter a hyphen in a telephone number, press

(HYPHEN) (One-Touch Dial key 1).

/

1
4
7

23
56
89
0

HYPHEN

STOP

START/SET/COPY

JOG DIAL

MENU

29

Volumes

Initial Preparation

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:

2. Press (START/SET/COPY).

≥To turn the ringer back on, press .

∫ While the ringer volume is set to off:

The display will show the following message.

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

Handset receiver volume

5 levels (high to low) are available.

While using the handset, press or .

Monitor volume

8 levels (high to low) are available.
While using the monitor, press or

.

INCOMING CALL

RINGER OFF

YES: PRESS SET

RINGER OFF= OK?

/

1
4
7

23
56
89
0

START/SET/COPY

30

Making and Answering Calls

Voice calls - making!

1

Press (MONITOR) or lift the handset.

Display:

2

Dial the telephone number.

Example:

≥If you misdial, hang up and dial again.

3

When the other party answers, speak with the
handset.

4

When finished talking, replace the handset.

TEL=2345678

TEL=

To redial the last number

1. Press (MONITOR) or lift the handset.

2. Press (REDIAL/PAUSE).

3. When the other party answers, speak with the

handset.

≥If the line is busy when using the (MONITOR)

button, the unit will automatically redial the
number up to 14 times.

≥During redial, the following will be displayed.

Display:

To mute your voice to the other
party

1. Press (HANDSET\MUTE) during a telephone
conversation using the handset.

Display:

≥The other party cannot hear you, but you can

hear them.

2. To resume the conversation, press
(HANDSET\MUTE) again.

<MUTE>

WAITING REDIAL

HANDSET MUTE

Handset

MONITOR

REDIAL/PAUSE