Page 2 - Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles.
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 writtenconsent of KME and its licensee....
Page 3 - Important safety instructions
3 When using this unit, basic safety precautionsshould 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 us...
Page 4 - Included accessories
4 Included accessories Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. Telephone line cord . . . . . . . . 1 pc. Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. Handset cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. — See the next page for replacing the recording...
Page 5 - Accessory order information; Help function
5 Accessory order information Use the following types of recording paper for replacement. Model No. KX-A106 KX-A125 Description Standard thermal recording paper Super thermal recording paper(Like plain paper) Specifications 216 mm x 30 m (8 1 / 2 " x 98') roll, with 25 mm (1") core 216 mm x ...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Quick; Initial
6 Table of Contents Quick Start Initial Preparation To install the recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8To connect the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9To make a voice call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Quick Start; Help
Quick Start 7 In it ia l P re p a ra tio n T e le p h o n e F a x /C o p y H e lp G e n e ra l In fo rm a tio n Fax/Copy Receiving Faxes Selecting the way to receive calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 TEL mode (answering all calls manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 FAX ONLY mode (all...
Page 8 - To install the recording paper
Quick Start 8 To install the recording paper Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. Install a recording paper roll. Close the cover securely, and tear off the excess paper. correct incorrect 1 2 4 Pull the leading edge of the paper out of the unit. 3 10cm (4 inches) ● For further details,...
Page 9 - To connect the unit
Quick Start 9 2 Connect the telephone line cord. 3 Connect the power cord. To the single telephone line To the power outlet (220-240 V) 1 Connect the handset. DIALING MODE PULSE TONE Dialing mode switch:Set to TONE. ● If you cannot dial, set to PULSE. ● For further details, see page 18. ● You can pr...
Page 10 - To make a voice call
Quick Start 10 To make a voice call To answer a voice call 1 Lift the handset. 2 Dial the number. 3 When finished, hang up the handset. 1 When the unit rings, lift the handset. 2 When finished, hang up the handset. ● For further details, see page 24.
Page 11 - To send faxes; FACE DOWN
11 To send faxes Open the document feeder tray. Insert the document until a beep tone is heard. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Press . When a fax tone is heard,press . FACE DOWN (up to 5 sheets) START/COPY/SET 1 2 3 4 Dial the fax number. 5 6 MONITOR ● For furth...
Page 12 - To receive faxes
Quick Start 12 To receive faxes 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 40. ● You can select the desired receive mode a...
Page 13 - To make a copy
13 To make a copy Open the document feeder tray. Insert the document until a beep tone is heard. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Press . FACE DOWN (up to 5 sheets) START/COPY/SET 1 2 3 4 ● For further details, see page 56. Quick Start
Page 14 - Finding the Controls; Location
14 Finding the Controls ● Used to change from pulse to tone during dialing (p. 25). Dial keypad ● Used to turn on/off the auto receive mode (p. 38, 39). ● Used as an insert key (p. 21, 27). Display panel ● Used to select a resolution (p. 31). ● Used as a secret key (p. 26). ● Used to redial the last...
Page 16 - Overview
16 Finding the Controls Overview Document feeder tray Document entrance Document exit Document guide(s) Cover open button
Page 17 - Setup; Installing the recording paper
17 Setup In it ia l P re p a ra tio n Installing the recording paper Note: ● Only use the included roll of paper or specified recording paper, or else the print quality may be affectedand/or excessive thermal head wear may occur. ● To order recording paper, see page 5. ● When the power cord is conne...
Page 18 - Connections
18 Setup Telephone line cord Power cord Connect to “LINE”. To the single telephone line To the power outlet (220-240 V) Handset cord Connections Dialing mode switch:Set to TONE. ● If you cannot dial, set to PULSE. DIALING MODE PULSE TONE Note: ● When you operate this product, the power outlet should...
Page 19 - To correct a mistake; Setting the date and time
19 In it ia l P re p a ra tio n You can program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number and this information willbe printed on each page transmitted from your unit. Fax Correspondence Your logo Your facsimile telephone number Date and time FROM : Panasonic Fax PHONE NO. : 1234567...
Page 20 - To insert a character; Setting your logo
20 Setup 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by followingthe instructions on 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 s...
Page 21 - Selecting characters with the dial keypad; Selecting characters with the EASY DIAL
21 In it ia l P re p a ra tio n Insert key (Used to insert a space.) key (Used to move the cursor to the left.) key (Used to move the cursor to the right.) To enter the same number key continuously, move the cursor to the next space. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 AUTO RECEIVE VOLUME VOLUME Keys Characters 1 [...
Page 22 - Setting your facsimile telephone number
22 Setup 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Enter your facsimile telephone number up to 20digits. Example: 5 Press . 6 Press . MENU SETUP ITEM [ ] START/COPY/SET NO.=1234567 NO.= START/COPY/SET YOUR TEL NO. 0 3 1.SYSTEM SET UP MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Dial keypad MENU STOP START/COPY/SE...
Page 23 - Volumes; Adjusting volumes; Ringer volume; Handset receiver volume
23 Volumes Initial Preparation Adjusting volumes Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.Press or while the unit is idle. ■ To turn the ringer off: 1. Press repeatedly until the following message is displayed. Display: 2. Press . ● To turn the ringer back on, press . n While the r...
Page 24 - Making and Answering Calls; Making a voice call manually; To redial the last number; Muting your voice to the other party
24 Making and Answering Calls Making a voice call manually Answering a voice call 1 When the unit rings, lift the handset. 2 When finished, hang up the handset. 1 Press or lift the handset. Display: 2 Dial the telephone number. Example: ● If you misdial, hang up and dial again. 3 When the other part...
Page 25 - TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons; TONE button; Entering pauses
25 T e le p h o n e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TONE FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE The ( ) button is used for rotary pulse dial services and allows you to temporarily change from thepulse to tone mode during a dialing operation.When you hang up, the unit will automatically return tothe pulse mode. TONE The button func...
Page 28 - Editing a stored name and number; Erasing a stored name and number
28 EASY DIAL Editing a stored name and number 1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 2 Press . 3 Press to select “EDIT”. ● If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 5. 4 Edit the name by following the instructions on page27. 5 Press . Example: ● If you do not need to edit the...
Page 29 - Searching for a name by the initial; Making a voice call using the EASY DIAL directory
29 T e le p h o n e 1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 2 Press or lift the handset. ● The unit will start dialing automatically. 3 When the other party answers, talk using thehandset. 4 When finished, hang up the handset. TEL=3456789 DIALING MONITOR Lisa EASY DIAL Handset EASY DI...
Page 30 - Voice Contact; Initiating voice contact; Receiving a request for voice contact
30 Voice Contact Talking to the caller after fax transmission orreception Note: ● If you do not answer within 10 seconds of thedistinctive ring, the line will be automaticallydisconnected. Handset MONITOR FACE DOWN You can have a conversation with the same call after a fax message is completed. This...
Page 31 - Sending Faxes; Sending faxes manually; Selecting the resolution; To feed 6 or more sheets at a time
31 Sending Faxes Fax/Copy Sending faxes manually 1 Open the document feeder tray. 2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the sizeof the document. 3 Insert the document FACE DOWN (up to 5 sheets)until a beep tone is heard. Display: 4 Press repeatedly to select the desired setting, if necessary ...
Page 32 - Sending faxes using the EASY DIAL directory; Fax auto redial
32 Sending Faxes Sending faxes using the EASY DIAL directory 1 Open the document feeder tray. 2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the sizeof the document. 3 Insert the document FACE DOWN (up to 5 sheets)until a beep tone is heard. Display: 4 Press repeatedly to select the desired setting, i...
Page 33 - Documents you can send
33 F a x /C o p y 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 ") Single sheet:45 to 90 g /m 2 (12 to 24 lb.) Multiple sheets:60 to 75...
Page 34 - Printing the transmission report
34 Sending Faxes The transmission report will provide you with a printed record of the fax transmission result.One of the following choices is available. ERROR: The transmission report will print out only when fax transmission fails (pre-selected setting).ON: The transmission report will always prin...
Page 35 - Setting the journal report to print automatically
35 F a x /C o p y The journal report will provide you with a printed record of the last 35 fax communication results. After printing, the oldest communication result will be erased when a new communication occurs.When this feature is deactivated, the unit will store the records of the fax communicat...
Page 36 - Delayed transmission
36 Sending Faxes 1 Insert the document FACE DOWN. Display: 2 Press . 3 Press , then . 4 Press . 5 Press or to select “ON”. ● If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. 6 Press . 7 Enter the fax number. 8 Press . 9 Enter the transmission start time. Example: 11:30PM Press , then press to select P...
Page 37 - Sending documents overseas; (letting another machine retrieve a fax on your unit); Transmit polling
37 F a x /C o p y Sending documents overseas You may experience difficulty when transmitting documents overseas. This feature makes sending documentseasier as the transmission speed is slowed down. Before starting transmission, follow the steps below. Note: ● After transmission, this feature will tu...
Page 38 - Receiving Faxes; Selecting the way to receive calls; MANUAL RECEIVE; TEL mode
38 Receiving Faxes Selecting the way to receive calls This unit has four types of receive modes. Select one of these modes according to your needs. ● Regardless of the mode you select, you can always place calls and send faxes. MANUAL RECEIVE How you want touse the unit You want to answer allvoice a...
Page 39 - FAX ONLY mode
39 Receiving Faxes F a x /C o p y AUTO RECEIVE You want to receive faxdocuments only. Fax call only You want to record voicemessages and receivefax documents. Voice/Fax call FAX ONLY mode (See page 41.) PRE-SELECTED SETTING EXT.TAM mode (See page 45.) Change the setting from FAX ONLYmode to EXT.TAM ...
Page 40 - Friendly reception feature
40 Receiving Faxes 1 When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer thecall. 2 When:—document reception is required,—a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or—no sound is heard, press . Display: 3 Hang up the handset. ● The unit will start reception. CONNECTING START/COPY/SET Friendly reception f...
Page 41 - Activating the FAX ONLY mode; Setting the FAX ONLY mode ring count
41 F a x /C o p y (all calls are received as faxes) FAX ONLY mode Activating the FAX ONLY mode Turn on the AUTO RECEIVE mode by pressing until the FAX indicator light turns on. ● The display will show the following. Display: ● If the AUTO RECEIVE setting is set to the EXT.TAMmode, reset it to the FA...
Page 42 - (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls without rings)
42 Receiving Faxes TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls without rings) Use this mode when you wish to receive voice calls with rings, but do not want the unit to ring when faxes arereceived.When a call is received, the unit will work as follows. Silent ring fax recognition sy...
Page 43 - Ring pattern when an extension telephone is connected; Changing the TEL mode to the TEL/FAX mode
43 F a x /C o p y Ring pattern when an extension telephone is connected The extension telephone will ring once. 5 seconds TEL/FAX mode ring count Silent fax recognition ring count If a fax calling tone is detected, the unit will automatically receive documents without ringing. The unit will automati...
Page 44 - Setting the TEL/FAX mode ring count
44 Receiving Faxes This setting determines the number of the extension telephone rings in the TEL/FAX mode. You can choosefrom 1 to 4 rings.When an extension telephone is not connected, changing this setting is not necessary. Note: ● If the number of rings is increased, you maynot be able to receive...
Page 45 - (using with an external telephone answering machine)
45 F a x /C o p y You can connect an external telephone answering machine (EXT.TAM). When the EXT.TAM mode is set, theunit and answering machine will work as follows. ■ Receiving voice callsThe external telephone answering machine will record voice messages automatically. ■ Receiving fax callsThe un...
Page 46 - Changing the FAX ONLY mode to the EXT.TAM mode; Activating the EXT.TAM mode
46 Receiving Faxes 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Press or to select “EXT.TAM”. 5 Press . 6 Press . MENU SETUP ITEM [ ] START/COPY/SET MODE=EXT.TAM ▼ ▲ MODE=FAX ONLY ▼ ▲ START/COPY/SET AUTO RECEIVE 0 5 1.SYSTEM SET UP MENU Change the AUTO RECEIVE setting from the FAX ONLY mode to th...
Page 47 - Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call
47 F a x /C o p y Depending on your external telephone answering machine, you can retrieve recorded voice messages from aremote location. Set the remote activation ID code for the answering machine. Important: ● This ID should be different from the fax activation code (see page 51). Securing the rem...
Page 48 - Distinctive ring service; What is a distinctive ring service?; To use one of the telephone numbers as a facsimile number
48 Receiving Faxes Distinctive ring service This feature can only be used when you subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your telephonecompany. For more information on the availability of this service, contact your telephone companybefore activating this feature. A distinctive ring service wi...
Page 50 - Receiving faxes using an extension telephone
50 Receiving Faxes Receiving faxes using an extension telephone When you connect an extension telephone to your unit or on the same line, you can receive fax documentsusing the extension telephone.You do not have to go to the unit and press . Important: ● Use a touch tone telephone as the extension ...
Page 51 - Changing the fax activation code
51 F a x /C o p y 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Press or to select the desired setting. ● If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. 5 Press . ● The display will show the pre-selected code. 6 Enter the new code number. ● This code can be from 2 to 4 digits in lengthusing 0 - 9 ...
Page 52 - Receive polling; (retrieving faxes placed on another party’s machine)
52 Receiving Faxes This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compatible machine. Therefore, you pay for thecall, saving the sending party the call charges. Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and that the other party’s machine is ready for your call. Receive polling ...
Page 53 - Setting the silent detection; (receiving faxes from older model facsimiles)
53 F a x /C o p y Setting the silent detection This feature allows the unit to activate the fax function automatically when a silent pause longer than 4seconds is detected in the EXT.TAM mode. Helpful hints: ● If you wish to receive documents from machines that do not send a fax calling tone, activa...
Page 54 - Setting the friendly reception
54 Receiving Faxes Setting the friendly reception The friendly reception feature allows you to receive fax documents automatically without pressing (see page 40). When this feature is deactivated, you will have to press to receive fax documents each time you answer a fax call. START/COPY/SET START/C...
Page 56 - Copying; Making a copy; To stop copying
56 Copying Making a copy Any transmittable document (see page 33) can be copied. 1 Open the document feeder tray. 2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the sizeof the document. 3 Insert the document (up to 5 sheets) FACE DOWNuntil a beep tone is heard. Display: 4 Press repeatedly to select th...
Page 57 - Error Messages; Error messages on printed reports
57 Error Messages Help Error messages on printed reports When a problem has occurred, one of the following messages will be printed on the transmission and journalreports (see pages 34 and 35). Communication message COMMUNICATION ERROR DOCUMENT JAMMED ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT NO DOCUMENT OTHER FAX NOT RE...
Page 58 - Error messages on the LCD display
58 Error Messages Error messages on the LCD display If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. ● There is something wrong with the unit. Contact your service personnel. ● The cover is open. Close it. ● The document is not fed into the unit proper...
Page 59 - Operations; General
59 H e lp When a function does not work, check herebefore requesting help Operations General ● The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check theconnections (p. 18). ● The dialing mode setting is wrong. Change to TONE or PULSE (p. 18). ● Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and...
Page 60 - Fax reception
60 Operations Fax reception ● The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack on the unit.Connect to the LINE jack (p. 18). ● The receive mode is set to the TEL mode. Set to the TEL/FAX,FAX ONLY or EXT.TAM mode. ● The time to answer the call is too long. Decrease the number ofrings (p. 41, 44)....
Page 61 - Using an external telephone answering machine in the EXT.TAM mode; If a power failure occurs
61 H e lp Using an external telephone answering machine in the EXT.TAM mode ● Your 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. ● The silent detection feature is deactivated. Activate ...
Page 62 - Jams; Clearing a recording paper jam
62 Jams Clearing a recording paper jam If the unit does not eject any recording paper during reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed.Remove the jammed paper as shown below. 1 Open the cover by pressing the cover openbutton and remove the recording paper roll. 2 Replace the recording pap...
Page 63 - When a document you are sending jams
63 H e lp Jams When a document you are sending jams When documents you send do not feed, or multi-feed If the unit does not release the document during feeding, remove the document as follows. Cover open button 1 Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. 2 Remove the jammed document carefull...
Page 64 - Cleaning; Cleaning the document feeder
64 Cleaning If misfeeding occurs frequently or if dirty patterns or black bands appear on a copied or transmitted document,clean the document feeder. Sub roller White plate Document feeder rollers Rubber flap Glass Cover open button Power cord Telephone line cord 1 Disconnect the power cord and the ...
Page 65 - Print Reports
65 G e n e ra l In fo rm a tio n Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers,and the journal You can print out the following documents. Basic feature list provides you with the current settings of the basic programming features (see page 68). Advanced feature list provides you with the current ...
Page 66 - Display Contrast; Changing the LCD display contrast
66 Display Contrast Changing the LCD display contrast Use this feature to adjust the display contrast. NORMAL: (Pre-selected setting) LIGHT: Used when the display contrast is too dark. DARKER: Used when the display contrast is too light. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Dial keypad MENU START/COPY/SET 1 Press . ...
Page 67 - Resetting the advanced features; Reset
67 G e n e ra l In fo rm a tio n Resetting the advanced features Use this feature to return the advanced features (see page 69) to their pre-selected settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Dial keypad MENU START/COPY/SET STOP 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Press or to select “YES”. 5 Press ....
Page 68 - Features Summary; Summary of user programmable features; Basic features
68 Features Summary Summary of user programmable features Note: ● You can display the basic features in the order above by rotating instead of entering the code number (#01, #02, etc.). EASY DIAL Basic features Code #01 #02 #03 #04 #05 #07 #08 #09 #12 Page 19 20 22 34 46 41 43 44 47 Feature & Di...
Page 69 - Advanced features
69 Features Summary G e n e ra l In fo rm a tio n Advanced features Code #22 #23 #25 #30 #31 #39 #40 #41 #46 #70 #80 Page 35 37 36 44 49 66 53 51 54 55 67 Feature & Display Setting the journal report to printautomatically Sending documents overseas Sending a fax at a specific time Setting the si...
Page 70 - Specifications; Technical data about this product
70 Specifications Technical data about this product Applicable Lines: Public Switched Telephone NetworkDocument 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 ") Printing Paper Size: 216 mm x max. 30 m (8 1 / 2 " x...
Page 71 - Index
71 G e n e ra l In fo rm a tio n Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Advanced feature list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 (Resetting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
