Panasonic KX-FM260, KX-FM255 User Manual

Quick Start

Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Help

General

Information

Comienzo rápido

en español (P. 120)

Multi-Function

Center/PC

Multi-Function
Plain Paper FAX

Model No.

KX-FM260
KX-FM255

To get started,

please read the

Quick Start section

(pages 4 to 11).

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.

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This unit is designed for use in the United
States of America, and may not operate in
other countries. (See page 119 for more
details.)

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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 119 para tener más
detalles.)

Comienzo Rápido

(p. 120)

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.

Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles.

This product combines the 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.

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

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

Things you should keep record of

Attach your sales receipt here

Caution:

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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 27 through 30.

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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 service, you will not be able to use the IQ-FAX function (see
pages 46 to 48).

Trademark

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoftg and Windowsg are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

is a registered trademark of FaxSav Incorporated.

Hammermillg 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.

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For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

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

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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.

Quick Start

4

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Installation

Film cartridge (See page 20.)

1

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.

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 label

Bottom
side gears

Leaflet

Shipping tape

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

Blue gear

Shipping tape

Incorrect

Correct

Tight

Cover

Cover open
lever

Quick Start

5

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

2

Stacker (See page 22.)

A. Lift the front of the unit, insert

the stacker into the slots and
slide it until it stops.

3

Paper tray (See page 24.)

A. Open the paper tray.
B. Insert the two tabs on the

paper tray into the slots on the
back of the unit.

Bottom

Slots

4

Tab

Recording
paper set
lever

Recording paper

(See page 24.)

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.

Quick Start

6

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

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.

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.

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For further details, see page 26.

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For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Quick Start

Voice call - making/answering

1

Lift the handset.

3

When finished,
hang up the handset.

2

Dial the number.

●

For further details, see page 32.

●

If you have a trouble, see page 99.

Voice call - making

1

When the unit rings,
lift the handset.

2

When finished,
hang up the handset.

●

For further details, see page 33.

●

If you have a trouble, see page 99.

Voice call - answering

Quick Start

8

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Fax - sending/receiving

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 .

When a fax tone is heard,
press .

START/COPY/SET

1

2

3

4

Dial the fax number.

5

6

SP-PHONE

FACE DOWN

(up to 15 pages)

●

For further details, see page 43.

●

If you have a trouble, see pages 99 and 100.

Fax - sending

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

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Quick Start

1

When the unit rings, lift the handset.

3

Hang up the handset.

2

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

START/COPY/SET

●

For further details, see page 60.

●

You can select the desired option to receive calls according to your needs.
See pages 58 and 59.

●

If you have a trouble, see page 100.

Fax - receiving

Quick Start

10

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Copy - making

Press .

START/COPY/SET

Enter the number of copies (up to 99).

5

6

Press .

START/COPY/SET

4

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 hung up.

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

1

2

3

FACE DOWN

(up to 15 pages)

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For further details, see page 78.

●

If you have a trouble, see pages 100 and 101.

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

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Quick Start

PC information

9 Pin Female

To COM port

25 Pin Male

KX-FA180 or a RS232C cable
(not included)

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

Connecting to a computer (See page 80.)

1

Installing the Multi-Function Center software (See page 81.)

2

3

Using as a printer, fax or scanner

Printer functions

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Printing documents from Windows 3.1, 3.11 or Windows 95

(See pages 84 and 85.)

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Printing received documents (See page 90.)

Fax functions

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Personal information database for fax and phone numbers (See page 83.)

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Sending a document (See page 86 and 87.)

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Receiving faxes on your PC (See page 88.)

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Viewing faxes on your screen (See page 89.)

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Faxing a document from the facsimile unit (See page 91.)

Scanner functions

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Using your fax machine as a scanner (See page 92.)

OR

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For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Table of Contents

Initial

Preparation

Accessory Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accessory order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Finding the Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Controls Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setup Film cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Date and time, your name and facsimile telephone

number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Volume Adjusting volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Telephone

Making and

Voice call - making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Answering Calls

Voice call - answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Dialing mode (touch tone or pulse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

One-Touch

Storing names and telephone numbers in One-Touch Dial

. . . 36

Dial

Making a voice call using One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

JOG DIAL

Storing names and telephone numbers in the JOG DIAL directory

. . 39

Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . 41

Voice Contact Talking to the caller after fax transmission or reception . . 42

Fax/Copy

Sending Faxes Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

IQ-FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Confirmation report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Automatic journal report printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Delayed transmission (sending a fax at a specific time)

. . . 52

From memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Multiple stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Connecting tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

TEL mode (answering all calls manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . 61

Using with an answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Distinctive Ring service (ring pattern detection feature) . . 66
TEL/FAX mode

(receiving voice calls with rings and

fax calls without rings when you are near the unit)

. . . . . 68

Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Fax activation code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Other size documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Silent detection (receiving faxes from older model

fax machines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Memory reception alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Friendly reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Pager call - when your unit receives a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Film detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Copying Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Help

General

Information

Comienzo rápido

en español (P. 120)

Multi-Function

Center/PC

Help

Error Messages Printed reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Operations

When a function does not work, check here before requesting help

. 99

If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Jams Recording paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Sending document jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Sending documents does not feed, or multi-feeds . . . . . 109

Ink Film How much film you have left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Replacing the film or film cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Cleaning Document feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Thermal head and black bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

General

Information

Reports Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers,

the journal and printer test list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Display Contrast

Changing the LCD display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Reset Resetting the advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

FCC Information List of FCC requirements and information . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Warranty Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Servicenter Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Notes for product service and shipping the product . . . . 118

Specifications Technical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Comienzo rápido en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Comienzo

rápido en

español

Multi-

Function

Center/PC

Setup (PC) Connecting to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Installing the Multi-Function Center software . . . . . . . . . . 81

Address Book

Personal information database for fax and phone numbers

. . 83

Printer Using as a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

PC Fax Sending documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

PC Receiving Receiving faxes on your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Viewing faxes on your screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Printing received documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Send from Fax

Faxing a document from the facsimile unit using the PC

. . . . 91

Scanning Using your fax machine as a scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

More Information PC link (turning PC related functions on/off) . . . . . . . . . . . 93

List of Multi-Function applications and help instructions . . 94

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Features Summary

Summary of user programmable features . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Included accessories

●

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

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Purchase a Panasonic KX-FA180 serial cable or a RS232C cable (DB9 Female/DB25 Male).
To order a KX-FA180, call toll free 1-800-435-7329 or see fax order instructions on page 15, or purchase at
any computer supply store.

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If your PC is not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, we can send you floppy disks [3.5w high-density (1.44 MB)
disks]. Please call toll free 1-800-435-7329 or send a fax to [phone]. Include: Your name, address,
telephone number, fax number, and indicate Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.

Power cord........1 pc.

Part No. PQJA200Z

Telephone line

cord ..............1 pc.

Part No. PQJA59V

Handset ..........1 pc.

Part No. PFJXE0105Z

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

Part No. PFYEFP200M

Film cartridge

......1 pc.

(with free starter film)

Handset cord ......1 pc.

Part No. PQJA212M

Stacker............1 pc.

Part No. PFZE1FP250M

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

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

Accessory

Panasonic Multi-Function
Center Software
(CD-ROM)

........1 pc.

Part No. PFJKAAE122AA

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Accessory

Initial Preparation

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

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, expiration and your signature, order
part number and quantity, delivery method – overnight, 2nd day, or ground.

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-FM260/KX-FM255) is not listed on the film’s box.

The free starter film is only 20 meters (65v) long. We recommend that you buy regular film
[100 m (328v)] 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.

Model No. Description Specifications

KX-FA135

KX-FA136

KX-FA180

Film cartridge

Replacement film

RS232C cable

1 cartridge and 1 film [216 mmq 100 m (81⁄2wq328v) roll]
(The film has already been installed in the cartridge.)

2 films [216 mmq 100 m (81⁄2wq328v) rolls]
(Film only. Use with your original cartridge.)

DB9 Female/DB25 Male
(Includes adaptor.)

16

Help Button

For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329

Help function

You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.

1

Select which operation you want to print out by
pressing repeatedly.

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
the answers

7. Explanation of some error
messages shown on the display

8. List of available reports

3

Press .

PRINTING

START/COPY/SET

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]

Note:

●

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

HELP

HELP

HELP

START/COPY/SET

/

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Finding the Controls

Initial Preparation

Overview

Recording paper
entrance

Recording paper
set lever

Paper tray

Document guides

Document entrance

Speaker

Recording paper exit

Stacker

Document exit

Cover open lever

Document feeder tray

Serial interface connector

(Used to connect your PC with
a RS232C cable. For system
requirements, see page 80.)

Cover

18

Finding the Controls

REDIAL/PAUSE

MUTEFLASH

RINGER/HANDSET/SPEAKER

VOLUME

FILM REMAINING

STOP START/

COPY

/SET

FFAAX ONX ON

SSPP

--

PPHHOONNEE

AUAUTO ANSWER TO ANSWER

IQ-FAX

MEMORY%MEMORY%

HHELPELP

ABC

DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

OPER

TONE

Dial keypad

●

Used to change from pulse

to tone during dialing (p. 34).

●

Used to turn on/off the auto

answer mode (p. 58).

●

Used to print a quick

reference (p. 16).

●

Used to check the amount of remaining film (p. 110).

●

In the copy mode, used to choose between “Collated

and Uncollated” (p. 78, 79).

●

Used to send faxes using

the IQ-FAX function (p. 48).

Display panel

●

Used as a hookswitch

(p. 34).

●

Used to redial the last number dialed (p. 32, 43).

●

Used to insert a pause during dialing (p. 34).

●

Used for speakerphone

operation.

●

Used for voice muting

(p. 32).

●

Used to adjust volumes (p. 31).

●

Used to select feature settings

during programming.

●

In the copy mode, used to select an

enlargement/reduction rate (p. 78, 79).

●

Used to initiate fax transmission,

reception or copying.

●

Used to store a setting during

programming.

●

Used to stop an operation

or cancel programming.

ZOOM

COLLATE

Location

MIC

JOG DJOG DIALIAL

FWD

BACK

RESOLUTION

DIRECTORY
PROGRAM

MENU

1
6
2
7
3
8

4
9
5

10

LOWER

BBRROOAAD D CCASTAST

HYPHEN

INSERT

SECRET

NAME/TEL NO.

●

Used to select a resolution

(p. 43).

●

Used for transmission to multiple

stations (p. 54, 55).

●

Used to insert a hyphen (p. 29, 36, 37).

●

Used to insert one character or one space

(p. 28, 29, 37).

●

Used for One-Touch Dial (p. 36, 38, 44).

●

Used as command keys (p. 29, 37).

●

Used to store or edit names and telephone

numbers (p. 36, 39, 40, 54).

●

Used to keep the telephone number

secret (p. 36, 37, 39).

●

Used to initiate or exit programming.

●

Used to search for a stored name

(p. 41, 45).

●

Used to select characters during

programming (p. 29, 37).

●

Used to select the basic features during

programming (p. 142).

●

Used to talk with the other party

when using the speakerphone.

●

Used to confirm a stored telephone number

(p. 41).

●

Used to select stations 6-10 for One-Touch

Dial (p. 36, 38, 44).

19

Initial Preparation

Finding the Controls

20

Setup

1

Remove the shipping tape from the unit.

2

Slide the cover open lever forward.

Film cartridge

Shipping tape

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 15 for ordering instructions). If the film is rewound, the print quality will be
greatly reduced, and the unit may jam.

(continued)

3

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

Cover

Cover open
lever

21

Setup

Initial Preparation

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.

Blue label

Film

Bottom side
gears

8

Close the cover securely by pushing down on
both corners.

4

Remove the leaflet from the unit.

Leaflet

Incorrect Correct

Tight

Film cartridge

Installation label

Blue labels

Blue gear

22

Setup

3

Confirm the stacker is locked with the center
slots.

Stacker

Center slots

Stacker

4

Slide the stacker until it stops.

Stacker

1

Remove the shipping tape from the stacker.

2

Lift the front of the unit, insert the stacker into the
slots.

Stacker

Slots

Bottom

Shipping tape

23

Initial Preparation

Setup

Using legal size paper

PUSH TO OPEN

POUSSER POUR OUVRIR

Dotted area

Stacker extender

1

Press the dotted area on the stacker extender.

2

Open the stacker extender.

Stacker
extender

24

Setup

1

Open the 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.

1

Pull the recording paper set lever forward.

Paper tray

Paper tray

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/m2to 90 g/m2(16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper.

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

R

Recording paper

Tabs

Slots

Paper tray

Recording paper
set lever

25

Initial Preparation

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.

Upper limit

Tab

Setup

3

Move the recording paper set lever back.

Note:

●

Avoid paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 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.

Recording paper
set lever

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:

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.

CHECK LEVER

Correct Incorrect

Stack of
paper

Paper tray

Recording paper
set lever

26

Setup
Connections

RJ11C

120 V, 60 Hz

Telephone
line cord

Power cord

Handset cord

Connect to “LINE”.

Power surge
protector

( )

Line surge
protector

( )

Note:

●

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 the following message is displayed when the unit is plugged in, the recording paper set lever is released.
Display:
Move the lever back (see step 3 on page 25).

CHECK LEVER

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.

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:
Wait until one of the following messages is displayed.

— If your line has touch tone service:

— If 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.

●

You can change the dialing mode setting manually. See page 35.

●

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

Display:
Connect the telephone line cord.

NO TEL LINEINSERT TEL LINE

LINE IS PULSE

LINE IS TONE

CHECKING LINE

27

Initial Preparation

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 1998 04:02PM P1

Example:

Date and time, your name and facsimile
telephone number

Setting the date and time

Setup

STOP

START/COPY/SET

Dial keypad

MENU

JOG DIAL

/

1

Press .

Display:

2

Press , then .

3

Press .

Cursor

4

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

If using , press to move the
cursor.

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

5

Press .

6

Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting
each 2 digits using the dial keypad or .

If using , press to move the
cursor.
Press to select “AM” or “PM”.

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

1. Press .

2. Press until “PM” is displayed.

TIME: 03:15PM

TIME: 03:15AM

TIME: 12:00AM

M:08/D:10/Y:98

M:01/D:01/Y:98

SET DATE & TIME

1.SYSTEM SET UP

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 while programming, the
display will return to the previous one.

STOP

7

Press .

8

Press .

MENU

SETUP ITEM

[ ]

MENU

0 1

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

00 1 88 9

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

1 50 3

JOG DIAL

JOG DIAL

START/COPY/SET

28

Setup

Setting your logo

The logo can be your company, division or name.

STOP

START/COPY/SET

Dial keypad

MENU

One-Touch
Dial keys

INSERT

/

JOG DIAL

To correct a mistake

●

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

To delete a character

●

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

STOP

1

Press .

Display:

2

Press , then .

3

Press .

4

Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by using the
dial keypad or (see the next page).

Example (using the dial keypad): Bill

1. Press twice.

Cursor

2. Press six times.

3. Press six times.

4. Press to move the cursor to the next

space and press six times.

5

Press .

6

Press .

MENU

SETUP ITEM

[ ]

LOGO=Bill

LOGO=Bil

LOGO=Bi

LOGO=B

LOGO=

YOUR LOGO

1.SYSTEM SET UP

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 (One-Touch Dial key 2) to
insert a space and enter the character.

INSERT

MENU

0 2

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

2

4

5

5

START/COPY/SET

29

Initial Preparation

Keys Characters

1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ : ; ? |

‚

A B C a b c 2
D E F d e f 3
G H I g h i 4
J K L j k l 5
M N O m n o 6
P Q R S p q r s 7
T U V t u v 8
W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 ( ) ! " # $ % & ¥ @ ^ ’ →

To select characters with the dial keypad

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

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

1. Rotate 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

JOG DIAL

To select characters using the JOG DIAL

Capital

alphabet

Lower case

alphabet

Number

Symbol

: Rotating to
the right

: Rotating to
the left

Setup

Dial

keys

One-Touch

Dial keys

Arrow

keys

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

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

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

Note:

●

A hyphen entered in a telephone number is counted as two digits.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

1

2

30

Setup

Setting your facsimile telephone number

1

Press .

Display:

2

Press , then .

3

Press .

4

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

If using , press to move the
cursor.

Example:

5

Press .

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, then make the correction.

Note:

●

The button replaces with a space and the
button inserts a

“+”.
Example (using the dial keypad): +234 5678
Press .

2 4 6 7 83 5

To delete a number

●

Move the cursor to the number you want to
delete and press .

STOP

MENU

0 3

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

START/COPY/SET

JOG DIAL

Dial keypad

MENU

STOP

START/COPY/SET

/

JOG DIAL