Compact Plain Paper Fax with 2.4GHz Cordless and Answering System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-FPG176 FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE: – CALL 1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329) – E-MAIL TO consumerproducts@panasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico – REFER TO www.panasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This model is designed to be used only in the U.S.A.
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For best performance Battery charge Lay the handset in the cradle of the base unit for about 6 hours before initial use. ● A beep will sound, and the following will be displayed for an instant on the base unit. Base unit display: CHARGING ! The display will show the date and time. ● Charge contacts For further details, see page 20. Base unit display Operating distance and noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves.
Safety instructions 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 power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Safety instructions CAUTION: NOTICE: Battery To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. ● Use only the battery(ies) specified. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. ● Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Help Button Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Setup (Base Unit) Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setup (Handset) Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Answering Device Setup Greeting TAD/FAX mode (receiving phone calls and faxes automatically). . . . . . . . . . 54 Memo Message Incoming Messages Remote Operation Voice Mailbox Leaving a message for others or yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Option Recording your own greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Erasing your own recorded greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories Included accessories! Power cord ..............1 Telephone line cord...1 Cordless handset*...1 Belt clip ...................1 — The rechargeable battery is pre-installed. Part No. PFJA1030Z Part No. PQJA10075Z Paper tray ...............1 Ink film.....................1 (included film roll) Part No. PFKS1060Z1 Part No. PQKE10127Z1 A4 paper guide ........1 Operating instructions ................................1 Part No. PFZMFPG175M Part No.
Help Button / Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Help function! You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. 1 2 7. How to use the copier function. Press l. Display: PRESS NAVI.[I & SET COPIER PRESS SET H] 8. Frequently asked questions and answers. Press ( or ) until the desired item is displayed. 1. How to send faxes with the voice guide. Q and A PRESS SET 9. Explanation of error messages shown on the display. SEND GUIDE PRESS SET 2.
Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Location! ● ● To turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 44). To erase recorded messages (p. 57). ● To record your own greeting messages (p. 55). ● ● To page or locate the handset (p. 24, 25). To play recorded messages (p. 57). ● KL D A BC J Display To use caller ID service (p. 33).
Setup (Base Unit) Ink film – installing / replacing! Install the included ink film or replace the used ink film with a new one. The following ink films are available for replacement. Model No. KX-FA53: Replacement film (1 roll) Model No. KX-FA55: Replacement film (2 rolls) Each roll prints about 150 letter-sized pages. See page 8 for accessory information. 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.
Setup (Base Unit) 5 For replacement only Remove the stoppers and tags from the new ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue). Tags Stopper New ink film Stopper “T” shaped gear (blue) 6 Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll into the right slot of the unit (#). Insert the “T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot of the unit ($). Insert the rear ink film roll (%).
Setup (Base Unit) Paper tray! Insert the tab on the paper tray into the slot on the back of the unit. Paper tray Tab To use A4 size paper Insert the bottom tab on the A4 paper guide into the lower slot. Press the guide into the upper slot. ● Change the recording paper size (feature #16 on page 69). A4 paper guide Paper tray Bottom tab Upper slot Slot Lower slot To use legal size paper Note: ● Do not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed (i.e. by a wall, etc.).
Setup (Base Unit) Connections! 1 2 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. To the power outlet (120 V, 60 Hz) To the single telephone line jack (RJ11C) Power cord surge ( Power ) protector surge ( Line protector ) Telephone line cord Caution: ● When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. Note: ● The warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning.
Setup (Base Unit) 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. Your logo Example: Your facsimile telephone number FROM : Panasonic Fax FAX NO. : 1234567 Date and time Feb. 26 2002 09:02AM P1 Fax Correspondence Setting the date and time 1 Press p. Display: SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.
Setup (Base Unit) Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or name. 1 2 Press p. Display: SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I Display STOP (Delete) H] Press ( or ) until the following is displayed. YOUR LOGO PRESS SET 3 Press w. 4 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad. See the next page for details. MUTE (Insert) LOGO= AAAAAAAAA MENU SET FLASH/CALL WAIT (Hyphen) Example: “Bill” 1. Press 2 2 times. Cursor LOGO=B 2. Press 4 6 times. LOGO=Bi Note: ● 3.
Setup (Base Unit) To select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys Characters 1 1 [ ] { } + – 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i 4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r 8 T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x 0 0 ( ) < > ! FLASH/CALL WAIT / = s 7 y z 9 " # $ , . _ ` : ; ? | % & ¥ ? @ ^ ’ ® Hyphen button (To insert a hyphen.
Setup (Base Unit) Setting your facsimile telephone number 1 2 Press p. Display: SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I H] Display STOP (Delete) Press ( or ) until the following is displayed. YOUR FAX NO. PRESS SET 3 4 Press w. NO.= Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad. Example: 5 NO.=1234567 MENU FLASH/CALL WAIT (Hyphen) Press w. ● The next feature will be displayed. SENDING REPORT MODE=ERROR [±] 6 Press p.
Setup (Handset) Location) ● To adjust volume (p. 21). To search for a stored name (p. 30). ● To view caller information (p. 32). ● ● ● To make/answer/end calls (p. 22, 23). To page the base unit (p. 24, 25). ● To erase an item (p. 29). ● To erase caller information (p. 34). ● ● To select a clear channel (p. 22). ● To enter programming (p. 26). ● To stop viewing (p. 32).
Setup (Handset) Battery charge) Lay the handset in the cradle of the base unit for about 6 hours before initial use. ● A beep will sound, and the following will be displayed for an instant on the base unit. CHARGING Display: ! The display will show the date and time. Charge contacts If the base unit is in use, a beep may not sound and the above display may not be shown. ● While charging, the battery strength mark (see below) will be shown on the handset display.
Volume Adjusting handset volume! Ringer volume 3 levels (high/low/off) are available. Make sure the handset is idle. To turn the ringer off: Press and hold & until you hear 2 beeps in step 4. 1. Press œ–. 12Ringer1off 2. Press & to select “Ringer volume”. Display: 0Save0directory HRinger0volume GF H=Yes 3. Press ). 4. Press & or % to select the desired volume. ● The current ringer will sound. ● To change the volume, press & or % again within 5 seconds.
Making and Answering Calls Phone calls - making) With the handset 1 Handset is off the base unit: Press ë. Handset is on the base unit: Lift the handset and press ë. 2 Dial the telephone number. Example: ● 3 TALK CH Talk 1112222 If noise interferes with the conversation, press Å to select a clear channel or move closer to the base unit. When finished talking, press ë or lay the handset on the base unit.
Making and Answering Calls Phone calls - answering) With the handset 1 FUNCTION/EXIT TALK Handset is off the base unit: Press ë when the handset rings. ● You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key 0 to 9,:, or #. (Any key talk feature) / / Handset is on the base unit: Lift the handset and press ë when the base unit rings. 2 When finished talking, press ë or lay the handset on the base unit. With the base unit 1 When the base unit rings, press NO and talk into the microphone.
Making and Answering Calls Intercom) Paging the base unit from the handset 1 Handset: Press â. ● The base unit will ring. You can then talk with the base unit user. Intercom Handset display: (Example) 00-01-12 Conversation time 2 Base unit: Answer through the microphone. Base unit display: PAGING Microphone INTERCOM ! INTERCOM LOCATOR/INTERCOM Note: If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, ask the base unit user to decrease the speaker volume by pressing -.
Making and Answering Calls Transferring a call) The intercom can be used during a conversation. This feature enables you to transfer an outside call between the handset and the base unit. From the handset to the base unit 1 Handset: During an outside call, press â to page the base unit. ● The handset user can talk with the base unit user. ● The outside call will be put on hold.
Navigator Directory Storing names and telephone numbers into the directory! For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory. You can store the names and telephone numbers using both the handset and base unit up to 50 items in total. Using the handset 1 Press œ–. Display: 2 HSave0directory 0Ringer0volume GF H=Yes Press ). Example: Directory= 00220items CLR / ! Enter0name IH 3 4 5 6 7 8 FUNCTION/EXIT G=Next Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see right).
Navigator Directory Using the base unit 1 Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed. DIRECTORY SET Display: NAVI.=? BROAD=# 2 Press * to select “NAVI.”. 3 Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see page 17 for instructions). NAME= STORE:PRESS SET Example: 4 STOP (Delete) SET NAME=Alice STORE:PRESS SET FLASH/CALL WAIT (Hyphen) MENU Press w. NO.= Helpful hint: ● 5 Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits, using the dial keypad. Example: ● 6 NO.
Navigator Directory Editing a stored item! Items stored in the handset and the base unit are for common use and can be edited from both the handset and the base unit. Using the handset 1 Press ( or ). Directory0list Display: 2 ● 4 Jane 1234567 1234567 Example: Enter0name Jane IH ● 6 7 Press ). Example: Press &. GF 0H=Caller’s0list Press & or % until the desired item is displayed. Example: 3 5 Edit the telephone number. For further details, see page 26. Press &.
Navigator Directory Erasing a stored item! Once erased, an item cannot be accessed from either the handset or the base unit. Using the handset 1 Press ( or ). Directory0list Display: 2 3 GF 0H=Caller’s0list Press & or % until the desired item is displayed. Helen Example: 1234567890 Press ) or Ñ. 4 00000Clear ● The stored name and number are erased. 5 Press œ– to exit the program. 5 Press w. Press Ñ. Clear? I=No ● H=Yes To cancel erasing, press (. Using the base unit 1 Press ).
Navigator Directory Making a phone call using the directory! Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 26, 27). Using the handset 1 Press ( or ). Directory0list Display: 2 3 GF 0H=Caller’s0list Press & or % until the desired item is displayed. Frank Example: 4567890 ● Press ë. ● The unit will start dialing automatically. TALK / If the desired name has not been stored, press œ– and dial the number manually.
Caller ID Caller ID service from your phone company! This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the Caller ID service. Change the following ring settings to 2 or more rings beforehand. — TAD ring setting and FAX ring setting (feature #06 on page 68) — TEL/FAX ring setting (feature #78 on page 75) How Caller ID is displayed The calling party’s name or telephone number will be displayed after the first ring.
Caller ID Viewing and calling back using caller information! You can easily view caller information and call back. Important: ● Calling back will not be possible in the following cases: — The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.e. : or #). — The caller information does not include a telephone number. Using the handset 1 Handset is off the base unit: Press & or %. Handset is on the base unit: Lift the handset and press & or %.
Caller ID Using the base unit 1 Press b. 2 NEW CALLS PRESS NAVI.[+ -] Example: (2 new calls are received) 2 Press + to search from the most recent caller information. Press - to search from the oldest caller information. 3 Handset is off the base unit: Press ë on the handset to call back the displayed party. Handset is on the base unit: Press NO or lift the handset and press ë. ● ● FAC E DO FAX/START DIGITAL SP-PHONE WN STOP CALLER ID The unit will start dialing automatically.
Caller ID Erasing caller information! You can erase all or specific caller information. Once erased, it cannot be accessed from either the handset or the base unit. Erasing all caller information using the handset 1 Handset is off the base unit: Press & or %. Handset is on the base unit: Lift the handset and press & or %. Example: 2 0 new0call GF000H=Directory / / Press Ñ. HExit 0All clear GF H=Yes FUNCTION/EXIT 3 Press & to select “All clear”. 0Exit HAll clear GF 4 CLR H=Yes Press ) or Ñ.
Caller ID Erasing all caller information using the base unit 1 Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed. Display: 2 Press w. 3 Press w. STOP CALLER SET UP PRESS SET CALL LIST ERASE PRESS SET MENU SET ALL ERASE OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP ● To cancel erasing, press {, then p. 4 Press w. 5 Press { to exit the program. ERASE COMPLETED Erasing specific caller information using the base unit 1 Press b. 2 Press + or - until the desired item is displayed.
Caller ID Storing caller information! Important: ● This feature is not available in the following cases. — The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.e. : or #). — The caller information does not include a telephone number. Into the handset 1 Handset is off the base unit: Press & or %. Handset is on the base unit: Lift the handset and press & or %. Example: 2 Example: 6 CINDY1TURNER 1234456789 Press œ– to exit the program. CINDY1TURNER 1-234-456-789 11:20A1JAN.12 Press ).
Voice Contact Talking to the other party after fax transmission or reception! You can talk to the other party after a fax message is completed. This will save the added expense and time of making another call. This feature only works when the other party’s fax machine is equipped with a voice contact feature. Initiating voice contact 1 Press NO while transmitting or receiving documents. Example: 2 TO:1234567 VOICE STANDBY ● Your unit will call the other party with a distinctive ring.
Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually! 1 2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document. Display: 3 4 Document guides FAC E DO STANDARD PRESS NAVI.[+ -] WN If necessary, press + or - repeatedly to select the desired resolution (see below). Press NO. TEL= PRESS NAVI. [ H] STOP DIGITAL SP-PHONE 5 Dial the fax number. 6 When a fax tone is heard: Press j.
Sending Faxes Sending a fax with the voice guide Sending report for confirmation You can send documents by following the voice guide. 1. Press l 2 times. 2. Press w. 3. Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 38. ● After transmission, the voice guide will turn off automatically. This report will provide you with a printed record of transmission results. To use this feature, activate feature #04 (p. 68). For the communication message in the result column, see page 76.
Sending Faxes Sending a fax using the directory! Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 26, 27). 1 2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document. Display: STANDARD PRESS NAVI.[+ -] 3 4 If necessary, press + or - repeatedly to select the desired resolution (p. 38).
Sending Faxes Broadcast transmission! This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties (up to 20 items). First program the items, then see page 43 for transmission. ● To send to selected parties only once, see page 43. Programming items into the broadcast memory 1 Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed. DIRECTORY SET Display: NAVI.=? BROAD=# 2 Press # to select “BROAD”. 3 Press + or - until the desired item is displayed. DIR= [00] NAVI.
Sending Faxes Adding a new item into the broadcast memory 1 Press ). ● Confirm that there are no documents in the document entrance. DIRECTORY [+ -] Display: H 6 Press w. REGISTERED Example: 2 Press + or - until the following is displayed. EDIT:PRESS MENU 3 Press p. 4 5 Press * to select “ADD”. ● 7 ! Nikki 1-385-217-9365 To add other items, repeat steps 5 and 6 (up to 20 items). Press { to exit the program.
Sending Faxes Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties 1 Insert the document FACE DOWN. ● If necessary, press + or - repeatedly to select the desired resolution (p. 38). 2 Press ). 3 Press + or - until the following is displayed. FAC E DO Display: WN DIRECTORY [+ -] H SEND:PRESS SET 4 Press w. ● The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory. The unit will then transmit the data to each item, calling each number sequentially.
Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive faxes! Use as answering device and/or fax Use only as a fax Hi, thise... is Mik How you want the unit to receive calls You want to receive all phone calls and faxes automatically. You have a separate telephone line just for faxes. TAD/FAX mode (p. 54) FAX ONLY mode (p. 47) Turn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing PQ. Turn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing PQ. You have to set this.
Receiving Faxes Voice mail service (Distinctive Ring) Mostly phone calls Other options TEL/FAX mode 2-number example If you are near the unit and want to use it to receive phone calls yourself and receive faxes automatically, see pages 48 and 49. g Rinng Ri g Rin To the same line Facsimile No. (555-1333) Telephone No. (555-1111) You need to subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service. You plan to answer the calls yourself. Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern (p. 51) TEL mode (p.
Receiving Faxes TEL mode! (answering all calls manually) Activating TEL mode If the arrow (▼) is shown on the right of the display, turn it off by pressing PQ. Display: TEL MODE ON Receiving a fax using the base unit 1 2 When the unit rings, press NO or lift the handset and press ë to answer the call. When: — document reception is required, — a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or — no sound is heard, press j. Display: ● STOP AUTO ANSWER DIGITAL SP-PHONE FAX/START CONNECTING.....
Receiving Faxes FAX ONLY mode! (all calls are received as faxes) Activating FAX ONLY mode 1 2 Set feature #77 to “FAX ONLY” (p. 75). If the arrow (▼) is not shown on the right of the display, turn it on by pressing PQ. ● The display will show the number of rings before the unit answers a call in FAX ONLY mode. Display: 3 PICKUP & RCV FAX AFTER 3 RINGS[±] If you wish to change the ring setting, press + or - until the desired number is displayed, and press w.
Receiving Faxes TEL/FAX mode! (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes without ring signals when you are near the unit) Use this mode when you are situated near the fax machine, and want to receive faxes without the unit ringing. When a call is received, the fax machine will work as follows. To set TEL/FAX mode, see below. A call is received. The fax machine will not ring. Duration depends on TEL/FAX delayed ring setting. (See bottom of next page.
Receiving Faxes When an extension telephone is connected A call is received. The fax machine will not ring, but the extension telephone will ring 2 times. Duration depends on TEL/FAX delayed ring setting. (See below.) This message will be played to the calling party. Phone call Hello! To send a fax, start transmission. To speak with someone, please wait. Ring Ring ● The call is connected. Fax calling tone* The extension telephone will not ring but the fax machine will ring 3 times.
Receiving Faxes Extension telephone! If you use the fax machine with an extension telephone, you can receive fax documents using the extension telephone. You do not have to press j on the fax machine. Important: ● Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly. 1 2 3 When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset of the extension telephone.
Distinctive Ring Using with a voice mail service! Important: ● When you have a single telephone line and subscribe to a telephone company’s voice mail service, you must also subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Service if you want to receive faxes automatically as well as voice messages. For more information about telephone services, contact your telephone company.
Copying Making a copy! The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). 1 2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Display: ● 3 FAC E DO !!!STANDARD PRESS NAVI.[+ -] WN If necessary, press + or - repeatedly to select the desired resolution (see below). Press f. NUMBER=1 COPY:PRESS START / NUMBER=1 OR PRESS NAVI. H ● 4 Document guides Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document.
Copying To enlarge a document 1. Press ) after step 3 on page 52. Display: ZOOM 100% [+ -] H 2. Press + to select “150%” or “200%”, then press y. ● The unit will only enlarge the centermost part of the document, printing it on two pages. Example of a 150% enlarged copy Example of a 200% enlarged copy Original document Original document Enlarged copy A B C D Enlarged copy A B C D B C B C E F G H E F G H F G Area to be enlarged Area to be enlarged F G To reduce a document 1.
Setup TAD/FAX mode! (receiving phone calls and faxes automatically) When TAD/FAX mode is set, the unit will work as a fax machine and/or answering device. If a fax tone is detected, the unit will automatically receive the fax. If a phone call is detected, the answering device will play a greeting message and the caller can leave a voice message. Setting up the voice and fax message reception 1 2 Make sure that feature #77 is set to “TAD/FAX” (p. 75).
Greeting Recording your own greeting messages! You can record your own greeting messages for TAD/FAX and TEL/FAX modes. When receiving a call, your own greeting message will be played instead of the pre-recorded message. The recording time will be limited to 16 seconds. We recommend you record your message within 12 seconds to make it easier to receive faxes. Suggested messages: —TAD/FAX greeting message: “This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are unable to answer right now.
Greeting / Memo Message Erasing your own recorded greeting messages! 1 Set the desired mode (TAD/FAX or TEL/FAX) for the greeting message you want to erase (feature #77 on page 75) beforehand. 2 Press h 2 times. ● The display will show the following according to your selection in step 1. 3 TAD GREETING PRESS SET TEL/FAX mode: TEL/FAX GREETING PRESS SET Press w. ERASE GREETING? YES:SET/NO:STOP ● 4 TAD/FAX mode: ERASE SET STOP To cancel erasing, press {. Press w.
Incoming Messages Listening to recorded messages using the base unit! When the unit has recorded new voice messages: — the PLAY MESSAGES indicator will flash, — the call counter will show the total number of recorded messages, and — slow beeps will sound if the message alert feature is activated (feature #42 on page 72). Example: PLAY MESSAGES 02 FLASH/LIGHT Call counter Press LM. ● Only the new recorded messages will be played. ● Adjust the speaker volume using + or -.
Incoming Messages Listening to recorded messages using the handset! 1 Press ç. Example: ● Remote operation 11111v1111 The voice guide will tell you the number of new messages and they will be played automatically. Voice guide example: 3 new messages. PLAYBACK To repeat only the new messages: Press 4. ● To listen to all the messages: Press 5. ● 2 Press ç to end the operation. When there are no new messages To skip a message The voice guide will be heard. Press 2 to play the next message.
Remote Operation Operating from a remote location! The following operations can be performed from a remote location using a touch tone telephone. Program the remote operation ID (feature #11 on page 69) and set the unit to TAD/FAX mode before going out (p. 54).
Remote Operation Listening to recorded messages 1 2 Call your unit from a remote touch tone telephone. Enter the remote operation ID during TAD/FAX greeting playback. ■ When there are new messages The voice guide will tell you the number of new messages and they will be played automatically. Voice guide example: ■ No new messages. Press 5 or wait for 4 seconds to listen to all the messages. 3 new messages. To repeat a message: Press 1.
Remote Operation Other remote operations ■ Erasing a specific message Press *4 while listening to the message you want to erase. Voice guide example: ■ Turning Press 81 to turn ON the message transfer. The message has been erased. ● A long beep will sound. The unit will then play back the next message. ■ Erasing Message transfer is set. Transfer phone number is 123···. Press 82 to turn OFF the message transfer. all the messages Message transfer is off. Press *5 to erase all the messages.
Voice Mailbox How callers can leave you private messages! This unit has two mailbox memories. Your caller can leave a private message in a specific mailbox. Only the person who knows the password can retrieve a message from a mailbox. This feature is useful when you share this unit with other people. To use a mailbox 1. Record your own TAD/FAX greeting message (p. 55). Suggested message: “This is (your name). We are unable to answer right now. To send a fax, start transmission.
Voice Mailbox Recording your own mailbox greeting messages! The recording time is limited to 16 seconds for each mailbox. Suggested message: “This is (personal name). Please leave your name and message after the beep.” 1 Press p. Display: 2 Microphone SYSTEM_SET_UP PRESS_NAVI.[I H] For mailbox 1: Press #, then 55. BOX1_GREETING CHECK________[±] For mailbox 2: Press #, then 56. MENU SET STOP BOX2_GREETING CHECK________[±] To check the mailbox greeting message 3 Press + or - to select “RECORD”.
Voice Mailbox Listening to recorded messages using the base unit! 1 Press ) 2 times. Display: 2 MAILBOX [+_-] RECORD Press + or - until the desired mailbox number is displayed. Example: 3 ERASE NEW_MESSAGES MAILBOX2_[±]_02 / PRESS REC/ERASE/PLAY Press LM. If you have programmed your own mailbox password, enter it. PLAY MESSAGES SET STOP PASSWORD= Note: Only the new recorded messages will be played. ● If there are no new messages, the unit will play back all the recorded messages.
Voice Mailbox Listening to recorded messages using the handset! 1 Press ç. Example: Remote operation 11111v11111 2 For mailbox 1: Press *1. For mailbox 2: Press *2. 3 Enter the mailbox password (default setting “555”). ● The voice guide will tell you the number of new messages and they will be played automatically. Voice guide example: PLAYBACK Note: The following features can be used during playback. See page 58 for details.
Option Transferring recorded messages to another telephone! This feature allows your unit to call a designated telephone number each time an incoming voice message is recorded. You can retrieve the transferred message during the same call using the remote operation. To use this feature, program the transfer telephone number first (feature #60 on page 74) and set the unit to TAD/FAX mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. An incoming voice message is recorded in your unit. Your unit calls the transfer telephone number.
Features Summary Programming! The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 68–75). General programming method 1 2 Press p. Display: MENU SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I H] Select the feature you wish to program. For basic features (p. 68, 69): Press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. For advanced features (p.
Features Summary Basic features! How to set menu options 1. Press p . 2. Press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. 3. Press + or - until the desired setting is displayed. Note: Step 3 may be slightly different depending on the feature. ● See page 67 for more details. ● 4. Press w. 5. Press p. Programming table Code Feature & Display Settings Setting the date and time #01 #03 YOUR LOGO PRESS SET Setting your facsimile telephone number YOUR FAX NO.
Features Summary Code #10 Feature & Display Changing the incoming message recording time RECORDING TIME MODE=VOX [±] Settings VOX REMOTE TAD ID ID=111 ID = 111 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 68. 2. Enter any 3-digit number except a number using 0 or 7. 3. Press w. 4. Press p. TONE “TONE”: For tone dial service. “PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service. Setting the dialing mode #13 #16 DIALING MODE MODE=TONE [±] If you cannot dial, change the setting depending on your telephone line service.
Features Summary Advanced features! How to set menu options 3. Press + or - until the desired setting is displayed. 1. Press p. 2. Press ( or ) until the following is displayed: 4. Press w. 5. Press p. ADVANCED MODE PRESS SET Note: then press w and press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. Step 3 may be slightly different depending on the feature. ● See page 67 for more details.
Features Summary Code Feature & Display Settings Changing the silent fax recognition ring setting #30 SILENT FAX RING RINGS=3 [±] How the unit operates See pages 48 and 49 for details. 3, 4, 5, 6 To change the number of rings when the unit detects a phone call in TEL/FAX mode. Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern #31 RING DETECTION MODE=B [±] A, B, C, D OFF Setting the quick scan QUICK SCAN MODE=OFF #34 ON [±] To scan the document into memory before sending/copying.
Features Summary Advanced features (cont.)! How to set menu options 3. Press + or - until the desired setting is displayed. 1. Press p. 2. Press ( or ) until the following is displayed: 4. Press w. 5. Press p. ADVANCED MODE PRESS SET Note: then press w and press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. Step 3 may be slightly different depending on the feature. ● See page 67 for more details. ● Programming table (cont.
Features Summary Code Feature & Display Settings Setting the friendly reception #46 FRIENDLY RCV MODE=ON [±] To receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep). ON #47 If you wish to hear the voice guidance (see right) at each fax transmission/reception, set this feature to “ON”. ● To hear the voice guidance only when fax transmission/reception fails, select “ERROR”.
Features Summary Advanced features (cont.)! How to set menu options 1. Press p. 3. Press + or - until the desired setting is displayed. 2. Press ( or ) until the following is displayed: 4. Press w. 5. Press p. ADVANCED MODE PRESS SET Note: then press w and press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. Step 3 may be slightly different depending on the feature. ● See page 67 for more details. ● Programming table (cont.
Features Summary Code Feature & Display Settings Calling your pager PAGER CALL MODE=OFF #70 [±] If you have a pager and wish to know when your unit receives a fax or an incoming message, activate this feature. See page 50 for details. ON OFF Setting the connecting tone CONNECTING TONE MODE=ON [±] #76 If you often have trouble when sending a fax, this feature allows you to hear connecting tones: fax tone, ring back tone and busy tone.
Error Messages Reports! If your unit cannot send a fax, check the following: — the number you dialed is correct, — the other party’s machine is a facsimile. If the problem remains, correct it by following the communication message printed on the sending and journal reports (p. 39). COMMUNICATION ERROR (CODE: 40–42, 46–72, FF) ● A transmission or reception error occurred. Try again or check with the other party. NO DOCUMENT ● The document was not fed into the unit properly.
Error Messages Display message Cause & solution CHECK DOCUMENT ● The document was not fed into the unit properly. Reinsert the document. If misfeeding occurs frequently, clean the document feeder rollers (p. 86) and try again. CHECK MEMORY ● The memory (telephone numbers, parameters, etc.) has been erased. Re-program. CHECK PAPER ● COVER OPEN ● The recording paper is not installed or the unit has run out of paper. Install paper and press w to clear the message.
Error Messages Display message Cause & solution PAPER JAMMED ● A recording paper jam occurred. Clear the jammed paper (p. 84). PLEASE WAIT ● The unit is checking that there is no slack on the ink film. Wait for a moment while the check completes. REDIAL TIME OUT ● The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. REMOVE DOCUMENT ● TRANSMIT ERROR ● A transmission error occurred. Try again. UNIT OVERHEATED ● The unit is too hot. Let the unit cool down.
Operations When a function does not work, check here before requesting help! General I cannot make and receive calls. ● The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections (p. 14). ● If you used a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the unit operates properly, check the splitter. I cannot make calls. ● The dialing mode setting is wrong. Change the setting of feature #13 (p. 69). The unit does not work.
Operations General (cont.) The unit beeps. ● Recording paper or ink film has run out. Press { to stop the beeps and install paper/ink film. Whenever I try to retrieve my voice mail messages, the retrieval is interrupted by the fax tone. ● You are probably entering :98 or :99 to retrieve your messages. :9 is the default setting for the fax activation code. If you use a voice mail service, set the fax activation feature to off or reprogram the activation code (feature #41 on page 72).
Operations Cordless handset (cont.) The handset beeps intermittently and/or the following is displayed. Recharge battery ● Charge the battery fully (p. 20). I charged the battery fully, but the following is still displayed: Recharge battery ● Clean the charge contacts and charge again (p. 20). ● It is time to replace the battery (p. 85). I cannot receive documents by pressing à on the handset. ● Press à until a single beep is heard.
Operations Fax – receiving (cont.) Receiving mode The display shows the following, but faxes are not received. I cannot select the desired receiving mode. ● If you want to set TAD/FAX, FAX ONLY or TEL/FAX mode: — select the desired mode using feature #77 (p. 75), and — press PQ to turn ON the arrow (▼) located on the right of the display. CONNECTING..... ● The incoming call is not a fax. Change the receiving mode to TEL mode (p. 46) or TAD/FAX mode (p. 54). A blank sheet is ejected.
Operations The other party complains that they cannot leave a voice message. ● The memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 57, 58, 64). Copying (cont.) The printing quality is poor. Original Copy ABC ● Some paper has instructions recommending which side to print on. Try turning the paper over. ● You may have used paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead or resume paper. We recommend smooth paper such as Hammermill Jet Print for clearer printing.
Jams Recording paper jam! If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed and the display will show the following. __PAPER1JAMMED Display: 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. 2 Push the back cover open button (green) on the right side of the unit. OR Push the back cover open lever (green) inside of the unit. Center part Back cover open button (green) Front cover Back cover open lever (green) 3 Open the back cover.
Jams / Battery Document jams – sending! If the unit does not release the document during feeding, remove the jammed document as follows: 1 2 3 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. Center part Remove the jammed document carefully. Close the front cover securely. Note: ● Do not pull out the jammed paper forcibly before opening the front cover. Jammed document Front cover Replacing the handset battery! Replace the battery with a new Panasonic rechargeable battery Model No. P-P510.
Cleaning Document feeder! If misfeeding occurs frequently or if dirty patterns or black bands appear on a transmitted document or on the original of a copied document, clean the document feeder. 1 2 3 Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. Telephone line cord Clean the document feeder rollers and rubber flap with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts dry thoroughly.
Cleaning Thermal head! If dirty patterns or black or white bands appear on a copied or received document, check whether there is dust on the thermal head and clean the thermal head to remove the dust. 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. Telephone line cord Open the back cover by pushing the back cover open button (green) or pushing the back cover open lever (green).
Printed Reports Reference lists and reports! You can print out the following lists and reports for your reference. Setup list: provides you with the current settings of the basic and advanced programming features (p. 68–75). Telephone number list: provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in the directory. Journal report: keeps records of fax transmission and reception. This report will be printed automatically after every 30 fax communications (feature #22 on page 70).
openLCR openLCR service! This unit is compatible with the openLCR’s Low Cost Routing (LCR) service. Important: ● If you have any questions regarding the openLCR features, call openLCR’s customer service department at 1-866-openLCR (1-866-673-6527). ● NEITHER KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (KME) NOR MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA (MECA) IS IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH, OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF, OPENLCR.COM, INC. (OPENLCR).
openLCR ■ To set openLCR from OFF to ON 1 Press í. Display: 2 Press 0. 3 Press 1. 4 Press w. OPENLCR PRESS NAVI.[I H] OPENLCR FLASH/LIGHT TO ENABLE LCR PRESS “1”, SET TO ENABLE LCR PRESS SET DOWNLOAD IN PROCESS. The OPENLCR indicator will flash and your fax machine will automatically receive the rate table.
openLCR Updating openLCR rate table (new rate table) If you register through openLCR web site or move to another area, you have to download the openLCR rate table manually. 1 Press í. Display: 2 OPENLCR PRESS NAVI.[I OPENLCR H] Press ( or ) until the following is displayed or press 2. FLASH/LIGHT NEW RATE TABLE PRESS SETT 3 Press w. DOWNLOAD IN PROCESS. The OPENLCR indicator will flash and your fax machine will automatically receive the rate table.
openLCR Downloading the fax system setup and telephone directory data (data from web)! If you access openLCR web site at www.openLCR.com and program the basic features and navigator directory, you can download this data on your fax machine. 1 2 Press í. Display: OPENLCR PRESS NAVI.[I H] Press ( or ) until the following is displayed or press 3. DATA FROM WEB PRESS SETT 3 Press w. DOWNLOAD IN PROCESS. ! DOWNLOAD OK! OPENLCR SET Note: ● If the display shows the following, openLCR is set to OFF.
FCC Information List of FCC requirements and information! If required by the telephone company, inform them of the following. ● FCC Registration No.: (found on the rear of the unit) ● Ringer Equivalence No.: (found on the rear of the unit) ● The particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected. This unit must not be connected to a coin operated line. If you are on a party line, check with your local telephone company.
Limited Warranty Have any questions? For in warranty support, CALL 1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329) on: operating the unit, getting repair service, and/or getting supplies. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Servicenter Directory Servicenter directory! To obtain technical support within the warranty period or product service, please contact:1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329), Monday-Friday 9am-8pm EST. To obtain continued technical support after the warranty has expired, please contact: 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262) for support on a fee basis. Web Site: www.panasonic.com (for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY) You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Specifications Technical data about this product! ■ Base unit Applicable lines: Document size: Effective scanning width: Effective printing width: Transmission time*: Scanning density: Public Switched Telephone Network Max. 216 mm (81⁄2" ) in width / Max. 600 mm (235⁄8" ) in length 208 mm (83⁄16" ) 208 mm (83⁄16" ) Approx. 9 s/page (Original mode)** Horizontal: 8 pels/mm (203 pels/inch) Vertical: 3.85 lines/mm (98 lines/inch) –STANDARD 7.7 lines/mm (196 lines/inch) –FINE/PHOTO 15.
Specifications / Index ■ Paper specifications Recording paper size: Letter: 216 mm x 279 mm (81⁄2" x 11" ) Legal: 216 mm x 356 mm (81⁄2" x 14" ) A4: 210 mm x 297 mm (81⁄4" x 1111⁄16" ) Note: ● Do not use the following types of paper: — Paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper used for resumes. — Extremely smooth or shiny paper, or paper that is highly textured. — Coated, damaged or wrinkled paper. — Paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.
Index Index! A B C 98 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (A4 paper guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 (Belt clip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 (Paper tray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . .70–75 Alert (Memory reception)(Feature #44) .72 (Message)(Feature #42) . . . . . . . .72 (Recording time)(Feature #43) . . .72 Auto Answer setting (Feature #77) . .75 Basic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 69 Battery (Charging) . . . . . .
Index L Logo (Feature #02) . . . . . . . . . . .16, 68 M Memory reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Message alert (Feature #42) . . . . . . .72 Message transfer (Feature #60) . .66, 74 O openLCR service . . . . . . . . . . . . .89–92 Overseas mode (Feature #23) . . . . . .70 P Pager call (Feature #70) . . . . . . .50, 75 Paper size (Feature #16) . . . . . . . . . .69 Power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Q Quick scan (Feature #34) . . .
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