Page 2 - Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.; Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles.; Attach your sales receipt here; Trademarks
2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This product combines facsimile, telephone and copier features to provide youwith more efficient office or home use. By utilizing these convenient features,you can maximize the effectiveness of this unit....
Page 4 - Important safety instructions
4 For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Important safety instructions ! When using this unit, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed to reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions ...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Initial Preparation
6 For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Accessory order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Help Butt...
Page 7 - Help; General Information
7 For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Help Error Messages Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Operations When a funct...
Page 8 - Accessories; Included accessories
8 Accessories For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Included accessories ! Power cord ..............1 Telephone line cord ...1 Cordless handset ....1 Operating instructions ...1 ● If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. ● The part numbers listed above are ...
Page 9 - Accessory order information; Item
9 Accessories For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Accessory order information ! Model No. KX-FA53 Replacement film 1 roll – 216 mm x 50 m (8 1 ⁄ 2 " x 164' ) Item Specifications / Usage ● The included film roll is 10 meters (32 1 ⁄ 2 ' ) long. We recommend that you buy full-size r...
Page 10 - Help Button; Help function
10 Help Button For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Help function ! 1 Press . Display: 2 Rotate until the desired item is displayed. 1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number 2. How to program the features 3. How to store names in the JOG DIAL directory and how to dial the...
Page 11 - Location
11 Finding the Controls (Main unit) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Location ! T TO ON NE E C C B B AA F F E E D D L L K K JJ O O N N M M V V U U TT Z Z Y Y XX WW R R E E PP OO II H H G G S S R R Q Q PP MO MON NIITOR TOR REDI REDIA AL L // P PAUSE AUSE FLASH FLASH S ST TA AR RT T ...
Page 13 - Recording paper
13 Setup (Main unit) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Note for recording paper: ● Avoid paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paperused for resumes. ● Do not use different types or thicknesses of paper at the same time. This may caus...
Page 14 - Connections
14 Setup (Main unit) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Connections ! Wall jack (RJ11C) 120 V, 60 Hz Telephone line cord Power cord Power surgeprotector ( ) Line surgeprotector ( ) Connect to “LINE”. 1 Connect the telephone line cord. 2 Connect the power cord. ● When the power is tur...
Page 15 - Setting the date and time
15 Setup (Main unit) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Date and time, your logo and facsimiletelephone number ! You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. Thisinformation will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit, fulfilling the req...
Page 16 - Setting your logo
16 Setup (Main unit) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. / JOG DIAL SET MENU STOP Display (Hyphen) (Delete) FLASH HANDSET LOCATOR (Insert) 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, usingthe dial keypad. See next page for details. Example: Bi...
Page 18 - Setting your facsimile telephone number
18 Setup (Main unit) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 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.=1234...
Page 20 - Battery charge
Up to about 8 hours Up to about 21 days While in use (on conversation) While not in use (stand-by/off the main unit) 20 Setup (Handset) For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Battery charge Place the handset on the cradle of the main unit for about 4 hours. ● The CHARGE light will turn o...
Page 21 - Belt clip
21 For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Belt clip Headset (not included) Plugging the headset into the handset allows a hands-free telephone conversation. For bestresults, use the Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA87. To order, see page 9. ■ To connect the headset Open the headset jack...
Page 22 - Volumes; Adjusting volumes; Monitor volume; Handset; Ringer volume; Handset volume; Main unit
22 Volumes For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Adjusting volumes ! Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.While the unit is idle, press or . ■ To turn the ringer off: 1. Press repeatedly until the following message is displayed. Display: 2. Press . ● To turn the ri...
Page 23 - Making and Answering Calls
23 Making and Answering Calls For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Voice calls - making 1 Handset is off the main unit: Press . ● The TALK indicator will light. Handset is on the main unit: Lift the handset and press . ● The TALK indicator will light. 2 Dial the telephone number. ● If ...
Page 24 - With the main unit
24 Making and Answering Calls For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 1 Press . Display: 2 Dial the telephone number. Example: ● If you misdial, hang up and dial again. 3 When the other party answers, speak withthe handset. 4 When finished talking, replace the handset. TEL=2345678 TEL= MO...
Page 25 - OR
25 Making and Answering Calls 1 ■ Handset is off the main unit: Press when the handset rings. ● You can also answer a call by pressingany dial key 0 to 9, or #. (Any key talk feature) ■ Handset is on the main unit: Lift the handset when the main unit rings. 2 When finished talking, press or place th...
Page 26 - Remote monitor
26 Making and Answering Calls For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Remote monitor 1 Press on the handset during a call. ● The TALK indicator flashes. ● The call is switched to the main unit. 2 When you hear the other party answer, press on the handset to begin the conversation. ● To ha...
Page 27 - TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons; TONE button
27 Making and Answering Calls TONE FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons ! TONE button The ( ) button is used for rotary pulse dial services and allows you to temporarily changefrom pulse to tone mode during a dialingoperation.When you hang up, the unit will automaticallyreturn to the pul...
Page 28 - Storing telephone numbers in the handset
28 Automatic Dialing (Handset) Storing telephone numbers in the handset Making a voice call with the handset usingstored numbers 1 Press . ● The TALK indicator will flash. 2 Enter the telephone number up to 22 digits. ● If you misdial, press to end storing, and start again from step 1. 3 Press . 4 P...
Page 29 - Dialing a stored number in the DIRECT button
29 Automatic Dialing (Handset) Storing a telephone number in theDIRECT button 1 Press . ● The TALK indicator will flash. 2 Enter a telephone number up to 22 digits. ● If you misdial, press to end storing, then start from step 1. 3 Press . ● A beep sounds. DIRECT PROGRAM PROGRAM DIRECT TALK indicator...
Page 33 - Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory
33 JOG DIAL Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory ! Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory(p. 30). 1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 2 ■ Handset is off the main unit: Press on the handset. ■ Handset is on the main...
Page 34 - Voice Contact; Receiving a request for voice contact
34 Voice Contact 1 Press while transmitting or receiving documents. Display: ● Your unit will call the other party with adistinctive ring. ● When the other party answers, your unitwill emit a distinctive ring. 2 To start talking, press on the handset or lift the handset from the mainunit. TALK VOICE...
Page 35 - Sending Faxes; Sending a fax manually/using the JOG DIAL directory; Manually
35 Sending Faxes To select the resolution Select the desired resolution according tothe type of document. STANDARD: For printed or typewritten originals with normal-sized characters. FINE: For originals with small printing. SUPER FINE: For originals with minute printing. HALF TONE: For originals con...
Page 36 - Documents you can send
36 Sending Faxes 6 0 0 m m (2 3 5 ⁄ 8 ") Paper width Minimum size 128 mm (5 " ) 1 2 8 m m (5 ") Maximum size 216 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " ) 208 mm (8 3 ⁄ 16 " ) Effective scanning area 4 mm Scanned area 216 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " ) Note: ● Remove clips, staples or other similar fastening objects...
Page 37 - Reports for confirmation; Sending report; Journal report
37 Sending Faxes Reports for confirmation To confirm the communication results, the following reports are available. Sending report This report will provide you with a printed record of transmission results. To use this feature,activate feature #04 (p. 55). 01 2345678 00'51 SND 00 COMMUNICATION ERRO...
Page 38 - One time broadcast transmission
38 Sending Faxes 1 Insert the document FACE DOWN. ● If necessary, press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 35). 2 Rotate until the following is displayed. Display: 3 Press . 4 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 5 Press . ● To program other stations, repeat steps 4 and 5 (...
Page 39 - Programming the stations in the broadcast memory
39 Sending Faxes Programming the stations in the broadcast memory 1 Press twice. Display:
Page 41 - Sending to pre-programmed parties in the broadcast memory
41 Sending Faxes Sending to pre-programmed parties in the broadcast memory The same document will be sent to the specific parties whose numbers are stored in broadcastmemory.The memory capacity is approx. 25 pages based on the ITU-T No. 1 Test Chart in standardresolution (p. 81). 1 Insert the docume...
Page 42 - Receiving Faxes; Setting the unit to receive faxes
42 Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive faxes ! You have a separatetelephone line justfor faxes. FAX ONLY mode (p. 45) Turn AUTO ANSWER on bypressing ,and set the desired ring count(default setting: 3 rings). AUTO ANSWER When receiving calls:All incoming calls will beanswered as faxes. Use on...
Page 43 - Other; Mostly voice calls
43 Receiving Faxes With PC If you have acomputerattached to thesame telephoneline, see page 47. Other options You need to subscribeto Distinctive RingService. Setting the DistinctiveRing pattern (feature#31 on page 57) Select the same ring patternassigned to the facsimilenumber.A: Standard ring (one...
Page 46 - Using the unit with an answering machine; Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine
46 Receiving Faxes 1 Connect the answering machine. Using the unit with an answering machine ! Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine Note: ● Do not pause for more than 4 seconds during the greeting message. If a 4-second pause is stored in thegreeting message, all incoming calls will b...
Page 47 - How the fax machine and answering machine work; Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call
47 Receiving Faxes How the fax machine and answering machine work Receiving voice callsThe answering machine will record voice messages automatically. Receiving fax callsThe fax machine will receive documents automatically. Receiving a voice message and fax document in one callThe answering machine ...
Page 49 - When an extension telephone is connected
49 Receiving Faxes When an extension telephone is connected TEL/FAX delayed ring count The number of rings generated before the faxmachine answers depends on the setting of feature#78 on page 59. The fax machine will not generatean audible ring during this time. Silent fax recognition ring count The...
Page 51 - Pager call - when the unit receives a fax
51 Receiving Faxes Pager call - when the unit receives a fax ! This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document. 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Rotate to select “ON”. ● If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. 5 Press . 6 Enter your pager...
Page 52 - Copying; Making a copy
52 Copying Making a copy ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACEDOWN until a single beep is heard and theunit grabs the document. Display: ● If necessary, press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 35). 3 Press . ● I...
Page 53 - To enlarge a document; B C
53 Copying Note: ● If the appropriate reduction rate is not programmed, the document may be divided and the top of thesecond sheet will be deleted. To enlarge a document Select “200%” or “150%” by pressing (+). The unit will only enlarge the center part of the document and print it on two pages. COP...
Page 54 - Features Summary; Programming; General programming method
Features Summary 54 The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired setting by referring to theprogramming 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. ■ For advanced fea...
Page 55 - Basic features; Programming table
See pages 16 and 17 for details. See page 15 for details. 55 Features Summary ON / ID=11 OFF Basic features ! Programming table Code #01 To set the date and time SET DATE & TIME mm/dd/yy hh:mm (2 digits foreach entry) See page 18 for details. “ERROR”: The sending report willbe printed only when ...
Page 56 - How to set menu options; Advanced features
“ON”: The unit will print the journalreport automatically after every 30new fax communications (p. 37). Features Summary 56 How to set menu options 1. Press . 2. Rotate until the following is displayed. Display: Press and rotate until the desired feature is displayed. 3. Press . 4. Rotate until the ...
Page 60 - Error Messages; Reports
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Error Messages Reports ! Communication message COMMUNICATION ERROR DOCUMENT JAMMED ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT MEMORY FULL NO DOCUMENT OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND PRESSED THE STOP KEY THE COVER WAS OPENED OK 40–4246–5258, 65 68, 72 FF 4344 — 545970 — — — — — — ● ...
Page 61 - Display
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 61 Display ! Display message JOG-DIAL FULL FAX MEMORY FULL FAX IN MEMORY CHECK PAPER CHECK MEMORY CHECK DOCUMENT CHECK FILM COVER OPEN CALL SERVICE2 CALL SERVICE ● There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our servicepersonnel. ● The covers ar...
Page 63 - General
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 63 When a function does not work, check here before requesting help ! General Problem I cannot make and receive calls. I cannot make calls. The unit does not work. The unit does not ring. The unit displays the followingmessage though the paper isins...
Page 64 - Operations; Cordless handset
64 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Cordless handset Problem Cause & Remedy The handset does not work. The handset does not ring. An alarm tone sounds when Ipress or . An alarm tone soundscontinuously while using thehandset. Static, sound cuts in/out,fades. Interfere...
Page 65 - Fax – sending; Fax – receiving
65 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Fax – sending Problem ● The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack onthe unit. Connect to the LINE jack (p. 14). ● The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out ofrecording paper. Try again. ● The other party’s machine...
Page 66 - Receive mode
66 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Receive mode Problem ● If you want to set the FAX ONLY or TEL/FAX mode:— Select the desired mode using feature #77 (p. 59), and— Press to turn on the arrow ( ▼ ) on the right of the display. Display: ON ● If you want to set the TEL mod...
Page 67 - Using an answering machine; A B C
67 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Using an answering machine Problem ● Your greeting message on the answering machine is toolong. Shorten the message (up to 10 seconds). ● The answering machine rings too many times. Set to 1 or2 rings. ● The silent detection feature is...
Page 68 - If a power failure occurs
68 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. If a power failure occurs ! ● The unit will not function. ● Fax transmission and reception will be interrupted. ● If delayed transmission of feature #25 (p. 56) is programmed and the start time has passedduring a power failure, transmi...
Page 69 - Jams; Recording paper jam
69 Jams For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Recording paper jam ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centerpart. If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recordingpaper has jammed and the display will show the following message. Display...
Page 70 - Sending document jams
70 Jams For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Sending document jams ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centerpart. 2 Remove the jammed document carefully. 3 Close the front cover securely.
Page 71 - Replacing the handset battery
71 Battery For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Replacing the handset battery If the RECHARGE indicator flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a newPanasonic rechargeable battery Model No. KX-A36. To order, see page 9. To prevent memoryloss, replace the battery wit...
Page 72 - Ink Film; Replacing the ink film
72 Ink Film For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Replacing the ink film ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centerpart. When the unit runs out of ink film, the following message will be displayed. Display: Install a new ink film. The following ink films are available for replace...
Page 74 - Cleaning; Document feeder
74 Cleaning For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Document feeder ! 1 Disconnect the power cord and thetelephone line cord. 2 Open the front cover by pulling up the centerpart. 3 Clean the document feeder rollers andrubber flap with a cloth moistened withisopropyl rubbing alcohol, and l...
Page 76 - Print Reports; Reference lists and reports
76 Print Reports Reference lists and reports ! JOG DIAL SET STOP MENU Display 1 Press two times. Display: 2 Rotate until the desired item is displayed. 3 Press to start printing. ● To stop printing, press . ● After printing, the printed item will bedisplayed. 4 Press . MENU STOP PRINTING SET BROADCA...
Page 77 - FCC Information; List of FCC requirements and information
77 FCC Information List of FCC requirements and information ! If required by the telephone company, inform themof 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 theequipment is c...
Page 78 - Limited Warranty; PANASONIC
78 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Matsushita Electric Corporationof AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus,New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Caroli...
Page 79 - Servicenter Directory; Factory Servicenters Locations
79 Limited Warranty Servicenter Directory ! Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of May 2000 For...
Page 80 - Limited Warranty / Energy Star; Energy Star
80 Limited Warranty / Energy Star For product service ● Servicenters are listed on page 79. ● Call toll-free 1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329) for the location of an authorized servicenter. ● After the fax advantage program, please contact our Continued Services Technical SupportLine at 1-900-555-PANA...
Page 81 - Specifications; Technical data about this product
81 Specifications Technical data about this product ! ■ Main unitApplicable Lines: Public Switched Telephone Network Document Size: Max. 216 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " ) in width Max. 600 mm (23 5 ⁄ 8 " ) in length Effective Scanning Width: 208 mm (8 3 ⁄ 16 " ) Recording Paper Size: Letter: 216 mm x ...
Page 82 - Index
Index 82 Index ! A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . .56–59Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . .46, 47Any key talk feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .25AUTO ANSWER button/mode . . .42, 43AUTO ANSWER setting (Feature #77) . .59AUTO button . . . ....
Page 84 - Panasonic FAX ADVANTAGE PROGRAM; direct from Panasonic; -year limited warranty
Panasonic FAX ADVANTAGE PROGRAM Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company,Division of Matsushita Electric ofPuerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5San Gabriel Indu...
