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Panasonic KX-FLB751AL Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KX-FLB751AL
Model No.
This model is designed to be used in
Australia and New Zealand.
TO USE IN NEW ZEALAND,
CHANGE THE LOCATION SETTING
(feature #74 on page 62).

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Flat-Bed Multi-Function Laser Fax Operating Instructions KX-FLB751AL Model No. This model is designed to be used in Australia and New Zealand. TO USE IN NEW ZEALAND, CHANGE THE LOCATION SETTING (feature #74 on page 62).
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. Things you should keep a record of For your future reference Date of purchase Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number This model is designed to be used in Australia and New Zealand according to the location setting feature.

  • Page 3: For New Zealand Users

    Warning: This unit will not function under power failure conditions. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. No “000” or other calls can be made from this unit during a mains power failure. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre.
  • Page 4 Important information (for Australian Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).

  • Page 5: Power Cord

    Important safety 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.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 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. Fuser unit Caution: Do not touch the bottom of this cover.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    (complementary starter toner cartridge) This cartridge can print approx. 800 sheets of A4 size paper with a 5% image area. Refer to image area on page 79. Please purchase a Panasonic replacement toner cartridge Model No. KX-FA76A for continuous use of your unit.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories ........7 Accessory information .

  • Page 9: Programmable Features

    Activating Multi-Function Station software ....51 Printing (PC) Using the fax machine as a printer ......52 Scanning (PC) Using the fax machine as a scanner .

  • Page 10: Help Function

    Help Button Help function! You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. Press l. PRESS NAVI.[ Display: & SET Press ( or ) until the desired item is displayed. 1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview! Front view & Rear view! & & & Document guides Document exit ADF (Auto Document Feeder) cover Recording paper exit Paper stacker extender Paper stacker The paper stacker may not be shown in all illustrations. Recording paper entrance Paper tray Recording paper guides Document entrance Document cover...

  • Page 12: Location

    To navigate to the next operation. SCAN To scan the document into memory (p. 32, 33, 48). To use the fax machine as a scanner when connecting to a computer (p. 55). RESOLUTION To select a resolution (p. 32, 47).

  • Page 13: Connecting The Document Cover

    Connecting the document Gently insert the two tabs on the document cover into the slots on the unit ( close the document cover ( Connect the ADF cable to the jack on the back of the unit. The arrow ( ) on the ADF cable must be facing down.

  • Page 14: Toner Cartridge And Drum Unit

    ( 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. Slide the tab on the toner cartridge into the slot of the drum unit.
  • Page 15 Turn the two levers on the toner cartridge with firm pressure. The toner cartridge is installed correctly when the triangles match. Press down the printer cover open button then open the printer cover. Install the drum and toner unit by holding the tabs.

  • Page 16: Paper Stacker And Paper Tray

    Setup Paper stacker and paper Paper stacker Line up the slots in the paper stacker with the pegs on the bottom of the unit, then slide until locked. Open the paper stacker extender when using legal size paper. The paper stacker can hold up to approx. 100 sheets of printed paper.

  • Page 17: Recording Paper

    Recording paper! A4, letter or legal size recording paper can be used for fax messages. The unit can hold up to 150 sheets of 60–75 g/m paper or 120 sheets of 90 g/m specifications on page 79. The unit is set for A4 size paper by default. If you want to use letter or legal size paper, change the setting (feature #16 on page 59).

  • Page 18: Connections

    Set the fax machine to TEL mode (p. 42). The device which has the shortest ring setting will answer the call first. If the computer provides a port for a telephone line, connect the fax machine to this port on the computer. Handset cord...

  • Page 19: Date And Time, Your Logo And Fax 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: FROM : Panasonic Fax Setting the date and time Press p. SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[...

  • Page 20: Setting Your Logo

    Setup Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or name. Press p. SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Press ( or ) until the following is displayed. YOUR LOGO Press w. LOGO= AAAAAAAAA Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad.
  • Page 21 To select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys To change capital or lower-case letter. RECALL Hyphen button (To insert a hyphen.) HANDSET/MUTE Insert button (To insert one character or one space.) STOP Delete button (To delete a character.) key (To move the cursor to the right.)

  • Page 22: Setting Your Facsimile Telephone Number

    Setting your facsimile telephone number Press p. SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Press ( or ) until the following is displayed. YOUR FAX NO. Press w. NO.= Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad. NO.=1234567 Example: Press w.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Volume

    Adjusting volume! 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 is displayed. RINGER OFF= OK? Display: YES:SET/NO:STOP 2. Press w. To turn the ringer back on, press +.

  • Page 24: Storing Names And Telephone Numbers Into One-Touch Dial

    Storing names and telephone numbers into one-touch For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides 12 entries for one-touch dial. Stations 1 to 3 can be used alternatively as broadcast keys (p. 36). Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed.

  • Page 25: Storing Names And Telephone Numbers Into Navigator Directory

    Storing names and telephone numbers into navigator directory! For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory (100 entries). Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed. DIRECTORY SET Display: PRESS STATION OR DIRECTORY SET PRESS NAVI.[ Press ( or ).

  • Page 26: Editing A Stored Entry

    Automatic Dialling Editing a stored You can edit a name or number that is stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory. Press ( or ). DIRECTORY Display: Press + or - until the desired entry is displayed. Mary Example: 0123456 Mary EDIT:PRESS MENU Mary...

  • Page 27: Making A Phone Call Using One-Touch Dial And Navigator Directory

    Making a phone call using one-touch dial and navigator directory! Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into one-touch dial and navigator directory (p. 24, 25). Using one-touch dial Press q or lift the handset. TEL= Display: PRESS STATION OR TEL=...

  • Page 28: Caller Id Service From Your Phone Company

    PRIVATE CALLER The caller requested not to send caller information. Note for Australian users: The KX-FLB751AL will not display the name from the Directory. Telstra and Optus do not currently transmit names with the Caller ID. Note for New Zealand users: Telecom New Zealand does not currently send a NAME for Caller ID.

  • Page 29: Viewing And Calling Back Using Caller Information

    Viewing and calling back using caller 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. Press b.

  • Page 30: Erasing Caller Information

    Caller ID Erasing caller information! Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed. CALLER SET UP Display: Press w. CALL LIST ERASE Press w. ERASE ALL OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP To cancel erasing, press {, then Press w. ERASE COMPLETED Press { to exit the program. PRESS SET PRESS SET MENU...

  • Page 31: Storing Caller Information Into One-Touch Dial And Navigator Directory

    Storing caller information into one-touch dial and navigator directory! 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. Press b.

  • Page 32: Sending Faxes

    Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually! Using the auto document feeder Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 15 pages) FACE DOWN into the feeder until the unit grasps the document and a single beep is heard.

  • Page 33: Using The Scanner Glass

    Sending from memory Quick scan feature You can send the document into memory before sending. 1. Insert the document. 2. Enter the fax number. 3. Press ê. Transmitting reservation (Dual Access) feature You can send the document even when the unit is just receiving a fax or sending a fax from memory.

  • Page 34: Documents You Can Send

    Sending Faxes Documents you can Using the auto document feeder Minimum size Maximum size 128 mm 216 mm Note: Remove clips, staples or other similar fasteners. Do not send the following types of documents: (Use the scanner glass for fax transmission.) —...

  • Page 35: Sending A Fax Using One-Touch Dial And Navigator Directory

    Sending a fax using one-touch dial and navigator directory! Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into one-touch dial and navigator directory (p. 24, 25). Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 15 pages) FACE DOWN into the feeder until the unit grasps the document and a single beep is heard.

  • Page 36: Broadcast Transmission

    Sending Faxes Broadcast transmission! This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties (up to 20 entries). First program the entries, then see page 39 for transmission. The broadcast function utilises stations 1–3. The one-touch dial function will be cancelled. a key 1 and 2 can accept one-touch dial and navigator entries.
  • Page 37 Adding a new entry into the broadcast memory Press ( or ). DIRECTORY Display: Press + or - until the following is displayed. <BROADCAST1> Example: EDIT:PRESS MENU <BROADCAST1> SEND:PRESS SET Press p. <BROADCAST1> ADD=? DELETE=# Press * to select “ADD”. Press + or - until the desired entry you want to add is displayed.
  • Page 38 Sending Faxes Erasing a stored entry in the broadcast memory Press ( or ). DIRECTORY Display: Press + or - until the following is displayed. <BROADCAST1> Example: EDIT:PRESS MENU <BROADCAST1> SEND:PRESS SET Press p. <BROADCAST1> ADD=? DELETE=# Press # to select “DELETE”. Press + or - until the desired entry you want to erase is displayed.
  • Page 39 Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties Insert the document FACE DOWN into the feeder. Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass. If necessary, press u repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 32). Press the desired a (1–2) or You can also use the navigator key.

  • Page 40: Setting The Unit To Receive Faxes

    4. When receiving phone calls: The answering machine will record voice messages. When receiving faxes: The fax machine will disconnect the answering machine and receive documents.
  • Page 41 Mostly phone calls You plan to answer the calls yourself. TEL mode (p. 42) Turn AUTO ANSWER off by pressing PQ. When receiving calls: You have to answer all calls manually. To receive a fax document, press i for each fax you are receiving.

  • Page 42: Tel Mode (Answering All Calls Manually)

    mode! (answering all calls manually) Activating TEL mode If the FAX ON light is on, turn it off by pressing Display: Receiving a fax manually When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. When: — document reception is required, —...

  • Page 43: Fax Only Mode (All Calls Are Received As Faxes)

    Fax communication will be attempted even if someone is trying to call you. We recommend the following setup: Example: Only a fax machine is connected. Receiving Faxes Line 1 – Phone calls Line 2 –...

  • Page 44: Using The Unit With An Answering Machine

    4 (feature #06 on page 58). Using FAX ONLY mode will allow you to receive faxes if the answering machine is full. Check the remote access code of the answering machine and program the same code into the remote operation ID of the fax machine. See feature #12 on page 59. machine! Remove the stopper and connect the cord.
  • Page 45 4. The caller presses the start button to send a document. Note: The fax activation code can be changed in feature #41 (p. 61). Every time the fax machine receives a document, a silent pause or fax tone may be recorded on the answering machine. Receiving Faxes...

  • Page 46: Extension Telephone

    Receiving Faxes / Distinctive Ring 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 i on the fax machine. Important: Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly.

  • Page 47: Making A Copy

    Making a copy! The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 99). Using the auto document feeder Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass. 1. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2.
  • Page 48 Copying To enlarge a document The unit can enlarge copies to as much as 200% of the original by changing the enlargement rate 5% at a time. After step 3 on page 47, press + repeatedly to select the desired enlargement rate, then press d. When using the auto document feeder, the unit will only enlarge the center of the upper part of the document.

  • Page 49: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Panasonic Multi-Function Station software enables your fax machine to carry out the following functions: — Printing on plain paper, transparencies, labels and envelopes — Scanning documents and converting an image into text with Readiris OCR software — Scanning from other Microsoft —...

  • Page 50: Installing Multi-Function Station Software

    To uninstall the software 1. Click [Start]. 2. Point to [Settings], then click [Control Panel]. 3. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 4. Select [Panasonic Multi-Function Station] from the list. 5. Click [Add/Remove...] (Windows 95/98/Me) / [Change/Remove...] (Windows 2000), then follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 51: Activating Multi-Function Station Software

    Activating Multi-Function Station Click [Start] in Windows. Point to [Programs], point to [Panasonic Multi-Function Station] and click [Launcher]. [Launcher] will appear. Remote Control (p. 56) To store, edit or erase entries in directories. To program the basic and advanced features.

  • Page 52: Using The Fax Machine As A Printer

    The [Print] dialogue box will appear. For details about the [Print] dialogue box, click [?], then click the desired item. Select [Panasonic FLM551/FLB751 Series] as the active printer from the drop-down list. If you want to change the printer setting, click [Properties].
  • Page 53 Close the paper stacker extender (p. 16) while printing to prevent transparencies from curling. Do not re-use transparencies that have already been fed through the fax machine. This includes transparencies that have been fed through and ejected without being printed on.
  • Page 54 Envelopes that have previously been printed on Envelopes that include cotton and/or fibre material Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes (these may cause damage to the fax machine): Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings Envelopes with transparent windows...

  • Page 55: Using The Fax Machine As A Scanner

    Start Imaging for Windows. Select [Select Scanner...] (Windows 95/98/Me) / [Select Device...] (Windows 2000) from the [File] menu, then select the [Panasonic FLM551/ FLB751 Series] in the dialogue box. Scanning (PC) scanner! Click [Scan].

  • Page 56: Operating The Fax Machine From Your Computer

    Start Multi-Function Station. Select [Remote Control]. The [Multi-Function Remote Control] window will appear. Select the desired tab. The latest data in the fax machine will be displayed. Perform the desired operation. For details about each function, click [Help]. To stop the operation, click [Cancel].

  • Page 57: Programming

    Programming! The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 58–62). General programming method Press p. SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Select the feature you wish to program. For basic features (p. 58, 59): Press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed.

  • Page 58: Basic Features

    Features Summary Basic features! How to set the basic features 1. Press p. 2. Press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. 3. Press + or - until the desired setting is displayed. 4. Press w. 5. Press p. Programming table For the settings column, the bold type indicates the default setting.
  • Page 59 PULSE “PARALLEL”: IEEE1284 compliant parallel cable PARALLEL “USB”: USB cable When the setting is changed, the fax machine adjusts to new setting. Please wait. “LETTER”: Letter size paper LETTER “A4”: A4 size paper “LEGAL”: Legal size paper LEGAL You can select the ringer pattern.

  • Page 60: Advanced Features

    Features Summary Advanced features! How to set the advanced features 1. Press p. 2. Press ( or ) until the following is displayed: ADVANCED MODE then press w and press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed. Programming table For the settings column, the bold type indicates the default setting.
  • Page 61 Code Feature & Display Setting the Caller ID list to print automatically AUTO CALL. LIST [±] Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern RING DETECTION =OFF [±] Receiving other size documents AUTO REDUCTION [±] To receive a fax document that is longer than your recording paper. Changing the display contrast LCD CONTRAST =NORMAL...

  • Page 62: Toner Cartridge

    Features Summary Code Feature & Display Setting the original mode ORIGINAL =NORMAL [±] To send or copy a document with faint or dark writing, set this feature before starting transmission or copying. Setting the Error Correction Mode (ECM) ECM SELECTION [±] To send a fax even if there is static interference on the telephone line.

  • Page 63: Reports

    The document was not fed into the unit properly. Reinsert the document and try again. OTHER FAX NOT RESPONDING The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. The document was not fed properly. Reinsert the document and try again.

  • Page 64: Display

    The printer cover is open. Close it. You tried to change the cable type setting (feature #15 on page 59), while the fax machine has a document in memory. Finish sending faxes, print out the document in memory (p. 42) or cancel the delayed transmission (feature #25 on page 60) and try again.
  • Page 65 There is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our MODEM ERROR service personnel. NO FAX REPLY The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. OUT OF PAPER Recording paper is not installed or the unit has run out of paper.

  • Page 66: When A Function Does Not Work, Check Here

    The telephone line cord is connected to the “EXT” jack on the unit. Connect to the “LINE” jack (p. 18). The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. The other party’s machine is not a facsimile.

  • Page 67: Receiving Mode

    TEL mode (p. 42). A blank sheet is ejected. The other party placed the document in their fax machine the wrong way. Check with the other party. A white line or a dirty pattern appears on your recording paper.

  • Page 68: Using An Answering Machine

    Change the code on the answering machine to another number which does not include “#”. Also change the code of the fax machine with feature #12 (p. 59). Callers complain that they cannot send a document.

  • Page 69: If A Power Failure Occurs

    [OK]. — If Multi-Function Station does not work correctly, uninstall the software, then re-install it. Note for Australian users: Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Care Centre. Please call 132600 for assistance. Or visit the website www.panasonic <http://www.panasonic.com.au>.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Toner Cartridge And The Drum Unit

    To check the drum life and quality, please print the printer test list (p. 77). To ensure that the unit operates properly, we recommend the use of Panasonic toner cartridge (Model No. KX-FA76A) and drum unit (Model No. KX-FA78A). See page 7 for accessory information.
  • Page 71 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. Slide the tab on the toner cartridge into the slot of the drum unit.

  • Page 72: Recording Paper Jam

    Turn the two levers on the toner cartridge with firm pressure. The toner cartridge is installed when the triangles match. Install the drum and toner unit by holding the tabs. If the lower glass is dirty, clean it with a soft and dry cloth.
  • Page 73 When the recording paper has jammed near the drum and toner unit: Remove the jammed paper carefully by pulling it toward you. When the recording paper has jammed near the recording paper exit (Fuser unit): Remove the recording paper (#), then remove the drum and toner unit to allow the jammed paper to pull free from the rear cabinet ($).

  • Page 74: Document Jams - Sending

    Document jams - Lift, and hold open the ADF cover. Do not pull out the jammed document forcibly before lifting the ADF cover. Remove the jammed document carefully. If you cannot remove the jammed document, open the document cover, remove the document, then close the document cover.

  • Page 75: Telephone Line Cord

    Lower glass Caution: Be careful when handling the drum and toner unit. See the caution for the drum unit on page 70 for details. Do not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues, to clean the inside of the unit.

  • Page 76: Document Feeder Rollers

    Cleaning Close the printer cover by pushing down on both sides until locked. Reconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. Document feeder If misfeeding of your original occurs frequently, clean the document feeder rollers. Lift, and hold open the ADF cover. Clean the document feeder rollers with a soft and dry cloth.

  • Page 77: Reference Lists And Reports

    Reference lists and 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. 58–62). Telephone number list: provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory.

  • Page 78: Technical Data About This Product

    Specifications Technical data about this Applicable lines: Public Switched Telephone Network Document size: Max. 216 mm in width / Max. 600 mm in length Effective scanning width: 208 mm Effective printing width: Letter/Legal: Transmission time*: Approx. 4 s/page (ECM-MMR Memory transmission)** Scanning density: Horizontal: 11.8 pels/mm Vertical:...
  • Page 79 Paper specifications: Plain paper/Transparency: Letter: Legal: Envelope: COM10: 105 mm x 241 mm Note Do not use the following types of paper: — Paper with a cotton and/or fibre content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper used for resumes —...

  • Page 80: Program Index

    Index Program index! Basic features Code/Feature name #01 Date and time ... 19 #02 Your logo ... 20 #03 Your fax number ... 22 #04 Sending report ... 33, 58 #06 Fax ring setting ... 58 #12 Remote activation ID ... 59 #13 Dialling mode (For Australian users only) ...

  • Page 81: Index

    Index! Accessories ....7 (Paper stacker) ....16 (Paper tray) ....16 Advanced features .

  • Page 82: Recording Paper

    Index Paper size (Feature #16) ..59 Parallel cable ....49 Power failure ....69 Printer .
  • Page 84 Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan PFQX1676ZA DM0102ST0...

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