Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KX-FL501E Panasonic
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Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. High Speed Laser Fax Operating Instructions Model No. KX-FL501E This model is designed to be used only in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Simply , follow these instructions: 1. Please fill in the section below in block capitals and in ink. 2. Fax this form to 08701 583250 and we will fax back to confirm receipt of your details. Please allow 14 working days for this. In addition, we will also send you information of our maintenance contracts.
Fax to 08701 580550 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This machine is supplied with a one year return to base warranty . Please retain your Proof of Purchase and Packaging in the unlikely event that your machine should require attention. In addition to this return to base warranty , you can upgrade to a next day swop out service or an on site repair .
2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. 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.
3 Important safety instructions ! SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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.
4 CAUTION: Laser radiation ● The printer of this unit utilises a laser . Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. T oner cartridge ● Be careful of the following when you handle the toner cartridge.
5 Safety instructions CAUTION: Installation ● Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. ● Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ● Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
6 T able of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Help Button Help function .
Copy 7 Help Err or Messages Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Operations When a function does not work, check here before requesting help .
8 Accessories Included accessories ! Mains lead ...............1 T elephone line cord ...1 Handset ...................1 ● If any item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. ● The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
9 Accessories Accessory information ! See page 78. See page 78. Specifications KX-F A76X Model No. T oner cartridge Item Usage KX-F A77X Drum unit For replacement, see page 68. For replacement, see page 68. Extension telephone adaptor for UK When using the unit with an external answering machine (p.
10 Help Button /Finding the Controls Help function ! 1 Press . Display: 2 Rotate until the desired item is displayed. EASY DIAL ROTATE & SET HELP HELP SET Display EASY DIAL Y ou can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. 1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number .
11 Finding the Controls Location ! QUICK SCAN START MANUAL BR OAD NAME/TEL NO. SEARCH ● To redial the last number dialled.* ● To insert a pause during dialling. ● To store or edit names and telephone numbers (p. 22–25). ● To dial without lifting the handset.
12 Setup T oner cartridge and drum unit ! Caution: ● Read the instructions below before you begin installation. After you have read them, open the drum unit protection bag. The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum.
13 Setup T oner save feature ● If you want to save on toner consumption, set the toner save setting to on (feature #79 on page 59). The toner cartridge will last approx. 40% longer . This feature may reduce print quality . 5 The toner cartridge is installed when the triangles match.
14 Setup Note for installation: ● Do not place the unit in an area where the paper tray may be obstructed by a wall, etc. ● Document and recording paper will be ejected from the front of the unit.
15 Setup Recording paper ! Note for recording paper: ● A void using 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 at the same time.
16 Setup Connections ! Connect to “LINE”. Telephone line cord Handset cord To B.T. socket Mains lead To Household Mains Supply (220–240 V, 50 Hz) 1 Connect the handset cord. 2 Connect the telephone line cord. 3 Connect the mains lead. ● When the power is turned on for the first time, the unit will print some basic information.
17 Setup Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number ! Y ou should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number . This information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit.
18 Setup HANDSET MUTE (Insert) / MENU Display SET (Hyphen) STOP (Delete) EASY DIAL R 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad. See the next page for details. Example: “Bill” 1. Press twice.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R HANDSET MUTE STOP 19 Setup T o select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below . T o select characters using EASY DIAL Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using EASY DIAL.
20 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. Example: 5 Press . 6 Press . MENU SETUP ITEM [ ] SET NO.=1234567 NO.= SET YOUR FAX NO.
21 V olumes / Recall Feature Adjusting volumes ! Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle , press or . ● If any documents are in the document entrance, you cannot adjust the ringer volume. Confirm that there are no documents in the entrance.
For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides 10 stations of ONE-TOUCH DIAL keys. ● ONE-TOUCH DIAL 1 to 3 can be used alternatively as broadcast keys (p. 36). 1 Press . Display: 2 For ONE-TOUCH DIAL 1–3: Press one of the ONE-TOUCH DIAL keys.
23 Automatic Dialling Storing names and telephone numbers in EASY DIAL ! For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides a EASY DIAL directory (100 stations). 1 Press . Display: 2 Rotate until the following is displayed. 3 Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see page 19 for instructions).
24 Automatic Dialling 1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: means the station number for ONE-TOUCH DIAL 2 Press . 3 Press to select “EDIT”. ● If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 5. 4 Edit the name (see page 19 for instructions).
25 Automatic Dialling 1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 2 Press . 3 Press to select “DELETE”. ● T o cancel erasing, press . 4 Press .
26 Automatic Dialling Making a voice call using ONE-T OUCH DIAL and EASY DIAL ! Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into ONE-T OUCH DIAL and EASY DIAL (p. 22, 23). Using ONE-T OUCH DIAL Handset Display MONITOR ONE-TOUCH DIAL LOWER NAME / TEL NO.
Caller ID 27 Caller ID service from your phone company ! This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company . T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the Caller ID service. How Caller ID is displayed Set the following ring count settings to 2 or more rings beforehand.
Caller ID 28 Display while viewing When the unit could not receive a name. After the last new call has been displayed. After all calls have been displayed. When no calls have been received. NO CALLER DATA END END OF NEW CALL NO NAME RCVD 1 Press . Example (2 new calls are received): Example: Display: 2 Rotate to the right (clockwise).
Caller ID 29 NO. 01 02 WENDY ROBERTS ALLAN STONE TIME OF CALL 14 Mar.10:30AM 13 Mar.08:35AM FAX FAX TELEPHONE NUMBER 3456789012 4567890123 ANSWER NAME CALLER ID LIST 03 MIKE TIMAR 11 Mar.09:35AM TEL ! * STATUS 9876543210 20 Mar. 2001 09:19AM YOUR LOGO : YOUR FAX NO.
Caller ID 30 SET DIRECTORY PROGRAM Display LOWER ONE-TOUCH DIAL CALLER ID SEARCH EASY DIAL Storing caller information in ONE-T OUCH DIAL and EASY DIAL ! Important: ● This feature is not available in the following cases. —The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.
31 V oice Contact 1 Press while transmitting or receiving documents. Display: ● Y our unit will call the other party with a distinctive ring. ● When the other party answers, your unit will emit a distinctive ring. 2 Lift the handset to start talking.
32 Sending Faxes T o select the resolution Select the desired resolution according to the type of document. ST ANDARD: For printed or typewritten originals with normal-sized characters. FINE: For originals with small printing. SUPER FINE: For originals with minute printing.
33 Sending Faxes Sending a fax using ONE-T OUCH DIAL and EASY DIAL ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 15 pages) F ACE DOWN until the unit grasps the document and a single beep is heard.
34 Sending Faxes 600 mm Paper width Minimum size 128 mm 128 mm Maximum size 216 mm 208 m m Effective scanning area 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm Scanned area 216 mm Document weight Single sheet: 45 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 Multiple sheets: 60 g /m 2 to 80 g /m 2 Documents you can send ! Note: ● Remove clips, staples or other similar fasteners.
35 Sending Faxes T o confirm the communication results, the following reports are available. Sending report This report will provide you with a printed record of transmission results. T o use this feature, activate feature #04 (p. 55). 01 2345678 00'51 SND 00 COMMUNICATION ERROR 43 20 Jan.
36 Sending Faxes Note: ● If you enter the wrong station, press after step 4 to erase the station. ● Confirm the stored items by printing a broadcast programming list (p. 76). STOP Broadcast transmission ! This feature is useful for sending the same document often to selected parties (up to 20 stations).
37 Sending Faxes Adding a new station 1 Rotate until the desired key name is displayed. Example: 2 Press . 3 Press to select “ADD”. 4 Rotate until the desired name you want to add is displayed (only using EASY DIAL is available). Example (EASY DIAL) : Example (ONE-TOUCH DIAL-2) : 5 Press .
38 Sending Faxes Erasing a stored station 1 Rotate until the desired key name is displayed. Example: 2 Press . 3 Press to select “DELETE”. 4 Rotate until the desired station you want to erase is displayed. Example (EASY DIAL) : Example (ONE-TOUCH DIAL-3) : ● T o cancel erasing, press .
39 Sending Faxes Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties 1 Insert the document F ACE DOWN. ● If necessary , press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 32). 2 Press the desired (1–2) or . ● Y ou can also use . Display the desired key name, and press .
40 Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive faxes ! Y ou have a separate telephone line just for faxes. F AX ONL Y mode (p. 43) T urn AUT O ANSWER on by pressing . AUTO ANSWER When receiving calls: All incoming calls will be answered as faxes. Use only as a fax ON How you want the unit to receive calls Y ou have to set this.
41 Receiving Faxes W ith a PC If you have a computer attached to the same telephone line, see page 48. Other options Y ou plan to answer the calls yourself. TEL mode (p. 42) T urn AUTO ANSWER off by pressing . AUTO ANSWER When receiving calls: Y ou have to answer all calls manually .
42 Receiving Faxes 1 When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. 2 When: —document reception is required, —a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or —no sound is heard, press . 3 Replace the handset. ● The unit will start fax reception.
43 Receiving Faxes Display ON If you have a telephone line just for faxes, we recommend the following setup. Example: One telephone line is used for voice calls and a separate telephone line for faxes. F AX ONL Y mode ! (all calls are received as faxes) 1 Set feature #77 to “F AX ONL Y” (p.
44 Receiving Faxes 1 Connect the answering machine. Using the unit with an answering machine ! Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine 2 Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4. ● This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first.
45 Receiving Faxes How the fax machine and answering machine work Receiving voice calls The answering machine will record voice messages automatically . Receiving fax calls The fax machine will receive documents automatically when the machine detects a fax calling tone.
46 Receiving Faxes TEL/F AX mode ! (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls without rings when you are near the unit) Note: ● The fax machine will display the following when a call is received.
47 Receiving Faxes When an extension telephone is connected TEL/F AX delayed ring count The number of rings generated before the fax machine answers depends on the setting of feature #78 on page 59. The fax machine will not generate an audible ring during this time.
48 Receiving Faxes Extension telephone ! Using the unit with a computer ! To the EXT jack or the same line Extension telephone Note: ● Y ou can change the fax activation code in feature #41 (p. 57). If you use the fax machine with an extension telephone, you can receive fax documents using the extension telephone.
49 Receiving Faxes When you are not in, and the AUTO ANSWER mode of your unit is set to off (TEL mode), you can turn the AUTO ANSWER mode (F AX ONL Y or TEL/F AX) on from a remote location using a touch tone telephone. 1. Call your unit and wait for 10 rings.
50 Receiving Faxes Receive polling ! (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine) This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compatible machine. Therefore you pay for the call. Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and that the other party’ s machine is ready for your call.
51 Receiving Faxes Pager call ! This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document. MONITOR MENU Display SET EASY DIAL REDIAL / PAUSE (Pauses) 5 5 5 5 Pager Your pager will display the message you entered in step 6.
52 Copying Making a copy ! Convenient way to make a copy ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 15 pages) F ACE DOWN until the unit grasps the document and a single beep is heard. Display: ● Make sure the handset is on the cradle.
53 Copying T o make a reduced copy , press repeatedly and select the desired reduction rate. The unit can reduce copies to as little as 50% of the original by changing the reduction rate 5% at a time. COPY ZOOM T o make an enlarged copy , press repeatedly and select the desired enlargement rate.
Features Summary 54 The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 55–59). 1 Press . Display: 2 Select the feature you wish to program. ■ For basic features (p. 55): Rotate until the desired feature is displayed.
55 Features Summary Basic features ! Programming table Code #01 T o set the date and time. SET DATE & TIME dd/mm/yy hh:mm (2 digits for each entry) See page 17 for details. See page 18 for details. See page 20 for details. “ERROR”: The sending report will be printed only when fax transmission fails.
Features Summary 56 How to set menu options Programming table Code #22 T o print the journal report automatically for fax communications. AUTO JOURNAL ON OFF T o send a document: 1. Insert the document. 2. Follow steps 1–3 above. 3. Rotate to select “ON”.
Features Summary 57 Code Display & Feature Settings How the unit operates See pages 46 and 47 for details. #30 T o change the number of rings when the unit detects a voice call in TEL/F AX mode. SILENT FAX RING 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (The default setting is in bold type.
Features Summary 58 Advanced features (cont.) ! How to set menu options Programming table (cont.) Note: ● Step 4 may be slightly different depending on the feature. ● See page 54 for more details. 1. Press . 2. Rotate until the following is displayed.
Features Summary 59 Code Display & Feature Settings How the unit operates (The default setting is in bold type.) #77 T o change the receive mode in the AUTO ANSWER setting. AUTO ANSWER F AX ONL Y TEL/F AX “F AX ONL Y”: Facsimile only mode (p. 43) “TEL/F AX”: T elephone/Facsimile mode (p.
Error Messages Reports ! Communication message COMMUNICA TION ERROR DOCUMENT JAMMED ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT MEMORY FULL NO DOCUMENT OTHER F AX NOT RESPOND PRESSED THE STOP KEY THE COVER W AS OPENED OK 40–42 46–52 58, 65 68, 72 FF 43 44 — 54 59 70 — — — — — — ● A transmission or reception error occurred.
61 Display ! If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display . Error Messages Display message Cause & solution (continued) ● There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our Customer Care Centre (see page 9).
● The unit printed on paper which is shorter than A4 size paper . T o prevent the drum unit from becoming dirty , use A4 size paper . WRONG PAPER 62 Error Messages Display message Cause & solution ● The document is jammed. Remove the jammed document (p.
63 When a function does not work, check here before requesting help ! General Problem I cannot make and receive calls. The unit does not work. The unit does not ring. The other party complains they only hear a fax tone and cannot talk. The button does not function properly .
I cannot receive documents. I cannot receive documents automatically . The display shows the following message, but faxes are not received. CONNECTING..... 64 Operations Fax – sending Problem ● The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack on the unit.
65 Operations Fax – receiving (cont.) Problem ● The other party placed the document in their fax machine the wrong way . Check with the other party . ● The glass or rollers are dirty . Clean them (p. 74). ● The other party sent a faint document.
66 Operations Using an answering machine Problem ● Y our greeting message on the answering machine is too long. Shorten the message (up to 10 seconds). ● The answering machine rings too many times. Set to 1 or 2 rings. ● Check if the answering machine is turned on and connected to the fax machine properly (p.
67 Operations If a power failure occurs ! ● The unit will not function. ● The unit is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. ● Fax transmission and reception will be interrupted.
68 Replacement ■ When the display shows the following message, replace the toner cartridge. or ■ We recommend you replace the drum unit every third time you replace the toner cartridge. T o check the drum life and quality , please print the printer test list (p.
69 Replacement 6 If you replace the drum unit at the same time, remove the new drum unit from the protection bag. Remove the protection bar from the drum unit. With Panasonic face up on the toner cartridge, match the red arrows on the cartridge and the drum unit.
70 Replacement / Jams Recording paper jam ! 1 Push the front cover open button then open the front cover . 2 When the recording paper has jammed near the drum and toner unit: Remove the jammed paper by pulling it toward you. Jammed paper The display will show the following message.
71 Jams When the recording paper has jammed near the recording paper exit: Remove the jammed paper by pulling it toward you. Jammed paper The display will show the following message. Remove the recording paper . Straighten and reinsert it into the recording paper entrance.
72 Jams Document jams - sending ! 1 Push the front cover open button then open the front cover . Jammed document Front cover Middle guide Note: ● Do not pull out the jammed document forcibly before opening the front cover . Front cover Fuser unit Front cover open button Front cover 2 Pull down the middle guide while holding the front cover .
73 Jams No feeding or multiple feeding occurs while sending ! Shift the position of the green lever by using a stick like instrument with a pointed end. Left: When documents do not feed. Centre: Standard position (pre-selected) Right: When documents multi–feed.
74 Cleaning Cleaning the inside of the unit ! 1 Disconnect the mains lead and the telephone line cord. Telephone line cord Mains lead Document feeder rollers Upper glass If any of the following problems occurs, clean the inside of the unit: —If misfeeding of your original occurs frequently .
75 Cleaning 7 Clean the lower glass with a soft, dry cloth. Drum and toner unit Lower glass 8 Reinstall the drum and toner unit by holding the tabs. 9 Close the front cover , until locked, by pushing down on both sides. 10 Reconnect the mains lead and the telephone line cord.
76 Printed Reports Reference lists and reports ! SET MENU Display STOP EASY DIAL 1 Press two times. Display: 2 Rotate until the desired item is displayed. 3 Press to start printing. ● T o stop printing, press . ● After printing, the printed item will be displayed.
77 Specifications T echnical data about this product ! Applicable Lines: Public Switched T elephone Network Document Size: Max. 216 mm in width / Max. 600 mm in length Effective Scanning Width: 208 mm Recording Paper Size: A4: 210 mm x 297 mm Effective Printing Width: 202 mm T ransmission Time*: Approx.
78 Specifications Note: ● Any details given in these instructions are subject to change without notice. ● The pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. Model No. KX-F A76X toner cartridge can print approx.
Important Information 79 Important Information ! The connection to the telecommunication systems must not be hard wired and must be unplugged before the earth is disconnected. Method of connection This apparatus is connected to the exchange line or P ABX/PMBX extension by the new standard British T elecom plug and socket.
Important Information 80 Fitting a plug to the mains lead ! This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by AST A or BSI to BS1362.
Guarantee 81 Serial No. Condition of guarantee ! This guarantee is in addition to and does not in any way af fect any statutory or other rights of consumer purchasers.
Index 82 Index ! A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . .56–59 Alert (Memory reception)(Feature #44) . . . .57 Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 AUTO ANSWER button . . . . .42, 43, 46 Auto Answer setting (Feature #77) .
Index 83 P Pager call (Feature #70) . . . . . . .51, 58 Paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Paper stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Power down report . . . . . . . . .
PFQX1519ZB WM0101MN1021 Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan 0 682.
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