Panasonic KXMB1520 - Manual

1. Introduction and Installation Accessories 1.1 Supplied accessories .................................... 7 1.2 Accessory information ................................... 7 Finding the Controls 1.3 Button descriptions ........................................ 8 1.4 Overview .............................

14. General Information Printed Reports 14.1 Reference lists and reports ......................... 72 Specifications 14.2 Specifications .............................................. 72 15. Index 15.1 Index............................................................ 75 6 Table of Contents

1.1 Supplied accessories A Toner cartridge(starter) *1 B CD-ROM(PNJKMB1502Z) *3 C Importantinformation guide(English–PNQW2949Z) *3 (Spanish–PNQW2948Z) *3 D Quick installationguide(PNQW2924Z) *3 E Power cord(PNJA1022Z) *3 F Telephone line cord(PFJA02B002Y) *2*3 *1 Prints about 500 pages at ISO/IEC 19...

1.3 Button descriptions A B C D F E G H I J K M N O L * The pictured model is KX-MB1520. M Quality N R To select the contrast (page 28) and resolution(page 28) when copying. R To select the contrast (page 34) and resolution(page 34) when sending a fax (KX-MB1520only). M Caller ID N (KX-MB1520 only) ...

1.6 Connections Caution: R When you operate this product, the power outletshould be near the product and easily accessible. B C D A E * The pictured model is KX-MB1520. Power cord R Connect to a power outlet (120 V, 60 Hz). Telephone line cord *1 R Connect to a single telephone line jack (RJ11C). [E...

1.7 Turning the power ON Turn the power switch to the ON position ( A ). A 1.8 Recording paper Note for recording paper: R We recommend that you test paper (especiallyspecial sizes and types of paper) on the unit beforepurchasing large quantities. R Do not use the following types of paper:– Paper wi...

R The unit is set for printing letter-size plain paperby default. – To use other paper sizes, change therecording paper size setting (feature #380 onpage 48). – To use thin paper, change the recording papertype setting (feature #383 on page 49). 1 Lift the paper input tray ( A ), and pull it complet...

5 Insert the paper input tray into the unit. Note: R If the paper is not loaded correctly, re-adjust thepaper guides, or the paper may jam. R If the paper input tray does not close, the plate in thepaper input tray may not be in the locked position.Push the paper down and make sure that the paperis ...

1.8.2 Manual input tray You can use the manual input tray for printing with thecomputer and for copying. It can hold one page at a time.When printing or copying multiple pages, add the nextpage after the first page has been fed into the unit. R Please refer to page 73 for information on recordingpap...

2.1 Dialing mode (KX-MB1520only) If you cannot dial (page 34), change this settingaccording to your telephone line service. M Menu N M Set N 1 M Menu N 2 Press MBNM 1 NM 2 NM 0 N to display “ DIALING MODE ” . 3 Press M 1 N or M 2 N to select the desired setting. M 1 N “ PULSE ” : For rotary/pulse di...

2.3 Setting the original A B 1 Open the document cover ( A ). 2 Place the document FACE DOWN on the scannerglass ( B ), aligning the top left of the document with the corner where the mark is positioned. 3 Close the document cover. Note: R Place the original onto the scanner glass gently. Toavoid ma...

2.5 Date and time (KX-MB1520only) We recommend you to set the date and time. The otherparty will receive your unit’s date and time as the headerinformation. M Set N MFNMEN M Menu N M Fax N 1 M Menu N A MBNM 1 NM 0 NM 1 N A M Set N 2 Enter the current month/date/year by selecting 2digits for each. Ex...

2.7 Your fax number (KX-MB1520only) You can program your fax number so that it appears onthe top of each page sent. M Set N M Flash N MFNMEN M Menu N M Stop N 1 M Menu N A MBNM 1 NM 0 NM 3 N A M Set N 2 Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits. R To enter a “+”, press MGN . R To enter a space, press M...

2. [Modify] A [Add Multi-Function Station Driver] . Then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: R You cannot connect more than one unit to the samecomputer at the same time. To modify the software (To add or uninstall eachcomponent) You can select the components to install or uninstallanytime afte...

– Labels that are wrinkled, damaged or separated from the backing sheet. – Any sheet of labels that has spaces in it where some of the labels have been removed. – Labels that do not completely cover the backing sheet as follows: 3.2 Easy Print Utility By printing using the Panasonic Easy Print Utili...

4.1 Scanning from the unit (PushScan) You can easily scan the document by using the operationpanel on the unit. You can select one of the followingscanning modes depending on how you intend to use thescanned image. Scanning mode “ VIEWER ” Viewing using Multi-FunctionViewer (Scan to Multi-FunctionVi...

5.2 More copying features R Make sure that the M Copy N light is ON. 5.2.1 Zoom copy (enlargement / reduction) 1 Set the original (page 18). 2 Press M Zoom N repeatedly to select the zoom rate that fits the size of your document and recording paper.– “ ZOOM =100% ” *1 – “ 50% ” – “ 200% ” *1 Press M...

6.1 Sending a fax manually M Set NMCNMDN M Start N M Redial N M Quality N M Fax N M SP-Phone N 1 If the M Fax N light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing M Fax N repeatedly. 2 Set the original (page 18). 3 If necessary, change the resolution and contrastaccording to the type of document. R To select the ...

Printing a journal report A journal report provides you with a printed record of the30 most recent faxes. To print it manually, seepage 72. To print it automatically after every 30 newfax transmissions and receptions, make sure feature#402 is activated (page 50). For an explanation of themessages, s...

– [Do not enter a fax number directly] : You can only select fax numbers stored in the phonebook. – [Re-enter to confirm the fax number] : When entering the fax number using the dial keypaddisplay, re-entry of the number is required. 4. [OK] Note: R For details about each function, click [Help] . 6....

6.6 Receiving a fax manually :Auto answer OFF R A4 or letter size recording paper can be used. 6.6.1 Activating TEL mode Press M Fax Auto Answer N repeatedly to display “ TEL MODE ” . R The M Fax Auto Answer N light turns OFF. M Start N M SP-Phone N Fax Auto Answer Note: R If you do not answer the c...

7.1 Caller ID service This unit is compatible with the Caller ID serviceoffered by your local telephone company. To use thisunit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to aCaller ID service.Make sure the following ring count is set to 2 or morerings beforehand. – FAX ring count (feature #210 on pa...

2 M Set N R To cancel erasing, press M Stop N , then M Menu N . 3 M Set N A M Stop N 7.3.2 Erasing specific caller information R Make sure that the M Fax N light is ON. 1 M Caller ID N 2 Press MCN or MDN repeatedly to display the desired item. A MFN A M Set N A M Stop N 7.4 Storing caller informatio...

8.1 Distinctive Ring service When a call is made to one of your phone numbers, thetelephone company sends a ring pattern to yourtelephone line to indicate which number the call isintended for. By setting up this unit for Distinctive Ring,you can make the unit automatically start fax receptionwhen a ...

9.1 Programming M Set N M Menu N 1 M Menu N 2 Press MBN and the 3-digit code (page 46 to page 56). 3 Press the appropriate selection to display the desiredsetting. R This step will vary depending on the feature. 4 M Set N 5 Press M Menu N to exit. 45 9. . Programmable Features 9. Programmable Featur...

Feature/Code Selection Setting the recording papertype for paper input tray MBNM 3 NM 8 NM 3 N M 1 N “ PLAIN PAPER ” (default): 75 g/m² to 90 g/m² (20 lb to 24 lb) paper. M 2 N “ THIN PAPER ” : 64 g/m² to 75 g/m² (17 lb to 20 lb) paper. Note: R This setting will be deactivated when printing from a c...

9.5 PC print features Feature/Code Selection Changing the data timeoutsetting MBNM 7 NM 7 NM 4 N The unit will automatically print the remaining data in memory when thecomputer does not send data to the unit during the set time. 1. M Menu N A MBNM 7 NM 7 NM 4 N A M Set N 2. Enter the desired data ti...

9.6 Scan features Feature/Code Selection Setting the scan mode forPush Scan MBNM 4 NM 9 NM 3 N M 1 N “ VIEWER ” (default): The scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window. M 2 N “ FILE ” : The scanned image will be saved as a file. M 3 N “ EMAIL ” : The scanned image will b...

10.1 Character entry (KX-MB1520only) The dial keypad is used to enter characters andnumbers.– Press MFN or MEN to move the cursor. – Press the dial keys to enter characters and numbers.– Press M Stop N to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold M Stop N to erase all c...

10.2.2 Using Device Monitor You can confirm the setting information and currentstatus of the unit from your computer. 1 Start Multi-Function Station. 2 [Utilities] A [Device Monitor] R The [Device Monitor] window will appear. 3 Confirm the status of the unit. [Status]: Current status of the unit Not...

11.1 Report messages (KX-MB1520 only) To indicate the unit’s fax transmission/reception status, one of the following messages will be printed on theconfirmation and journal reports (page 34). Message Code Cause & Solution COMMUNICATION ERROR 40-4246-72 FF R A transmission or reception error occu...

11.2 Display messages To indicate the unit’s status, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display Cause & Solution “ CALL SERVICE ” R There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. “ CHANGE CARTRIDGE ” R The toner cartridge is not inserted pro...

11.3 When a function does not work 11.3.1 General Problem Cause & Solution The unit does not work. R Check the connections (page 12, 21). The output tray becomes fullquickly or the recording paperdoes not stack properly onthe output tray. R High humidity may cause the recording paper to curl. Tr...

Problem Cause & Solution The unit is beeping theoff-hook alert (KX-MB1520only). R Press M Stop N to stop the beeping sound. The unit beeps when the off-hook alert (feature #171 on page 48) is activated, and the unit is in the followingstatus.– You pressed M SP-Phone N , but did not dial. – You p...

11.3.3 Scanner Problem Cause & Solution I cannot scan. R When scanning at a high resolution, a large amount of available memory isrequired. If your computer warns that there is insufficient memory, closeother applications and try again. R Select a lower resolution and try again. R Reduce the sca...

12.1 Recording paper jam 12.1.1 When the recording paper has jammedinside of the unit The display will show the following:– “ PAPER JAMMED ” L “ OPEN REAR COVER ” “ OPEN FRONT COVER ” Caution: R Do not open the paper input tray before openingthe front and rear covers as the jammed papermay be pulled...

3. Close the front cover. 12.1.2 When the recording paper is not fedinto the unit properly The display will show the following:– “ CHECK PAPER #1 PRESS START ” 1 Pull the paper input tray completely out. 2 Re-load the recording paper. 3 Insert the paper input tray into the unit. Note: R If the messa...

14.1 Reference lists and reports You can print out the following lists and reports for yourreference.– “ SETUP LIST ” – “ TEL NO. LIST ” *1 – “ JOURNAL REPORT ” *1 – “ PRINTER TEST ” – “ CALLER ID LIST ” *1 *1 KX-MB1520 only MFNMEN M Set N M Menu N 1 Press M Menu N repeatedly to display “ PRINT REPO...