Flat-Bed Multi-Function Laser Fax Operating Instructions KX-FLB753HK Model No. General Information Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.
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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 Caution: L Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Important safety 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. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
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Safety instructions CAUTION: Laser radiation L 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. Caution: The fuser unit is inside of the unit. Do not touch the bottom of this cover.
This cartridge can print approx. 800 sheets of A4 size paper with a 5% image area. Refer to image area on page 87. Please purchase a Panasonic replacement toner cartridge Model No. KX-FA76A for continuous use of your unit. Specifications See page 87.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Initial Preparation Help Button Help function ... 8 Finding the Controls Overview ... 9 Location ... 10 Setup Connecting the document cover ...11 Unlocking the shipping lock ...12 Toner cartridge and drum unit ...13 Paper stacker and paper tray ...15 Recording paper ...
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Installing Multi-Function Station software ...55 Activating Multi-Function Station software ...56 Printing (PC) Using the fax machine as a printer...57 Scanning (PC) Using the fax machine as a scanner ...60 Remote Control (PC) Operating the fax machine from your computer ...61 Programmable Features Features Summary Programming...
Help Button Help function Initial Preparation You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. Display {HELP} {<} { HELP } . Press PRESS NAVI.[ & SET {<} or {>} until the desired item is Press displayed. 1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number.
Overview Finding the Controls Front view Rear view Finding the Controls A A A A Document guides B B B B Document exit C C C C ADF (Auto Document Feeder) cover D D D D Recording paper exit E E E E Paper stacker extender F F F F Paper stacker...
P P P P { SCAN } L To scan the document into memory (page 33, 53). L To use the fax machine as a scanner when connecting to a computer (page 60). Q Q Q Q { RESOLUTION } L To select a resolution (page 32, 52).
Connecting the document cover Setup Gently insert the two tabs on the document cover into the slots on the unit (1), then close the document cover (2). Connect the ADF cable to the jack on the back of the unit. L The arrow ( _ ) on the ADF cable must be facing down.
Setup Unlocking the shipping lock The shipping lock is used to avoid damaging the scanner when it is being transported. Before using the unit, unlock the shipping lock. Press down the printer cover open button then open the printer cover. Printer cover open button Slide down the shipping lock.
Peel off the seal from the toner cartridge (1). Remove the protection bar from the drum unit (2). With “Panasonic” face up on the toner cartridge, match the red arrows on the cartridge and the drum unit.
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Setup The toner cartridge is installed correctly when the triangles match. Press down the printer cover open button then open the printer cover. Printer cover open button Install the drum and toner unit by holding the tabs. - 14 - L If the lower glass is dirty, clean it with a Lower glass Inner cover...
Paper stacker and paper tray 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. L The paper stacker can hold up to approx. 100 sheets of printed paper.
Setup 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 L 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 64).
L Set the fax machine to TEL mode (page 44). L The device which has the shortest ring setting will answer the call first. L If the computer provides a port for a telephone line, connect the fax machine to this port on the computer.
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. Example: Your logo FROM : Panasonic Fax Setting the date and time {+} {MENU} Display {<} {-}...
Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or name. {HANDSET MUTE} (Insert) {+} {MENU} Display {FLASH} {<} {-} (Hyphen) { MENU } . Press SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[ {<} or {>} until the following is Press displayed.
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Setup To select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys Characters { 1 } { 2 } { 3 } { 4 } { 5 } { 6 } { 7 } { 8 } { 9 } { 0 }...
Setting your facsimile telephone number Display {<} {FLASH} (Hyphen) { MENU } . Press SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[ {<} or {>} until the following is Press displayed. YOUR FAX NO. { SET } . Press NO.= Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad.
Volume Adjusting volume Volume Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. {+} or {-} . While the unit is idle, press To turn the ringer off {-} repeatedly until the following is 1. Press displayed. RINGER OFF= OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP { SET } . 2.
Storing names and telephone numbers into one- Telephone touch dial For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides 12 entries for one-touch dial. L Stations 1 to 3 can be used alternatively as broadcast keys (page 38). {FLASH} (Hyphen) Station keys {LOWER}...
Automatic Dialling Storing names and telephone numbers into navigator directory For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory (100 entries). {FLASH} {<} (Hyphen) { MENU } repeatedly until the Press following is displayed. DIRECTORY SET PRESS STATION OR DIRECTORY SET PRESS NAVI.[...
Editing a stored entry You can edit a name or number that is stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory. {<} {<} or {>} . Press DIRECTORY {+} or {-} until the desired entry is Press displayed. Example: Mary 0123456 Mary EDIT:PRESS MENU Mary...
Automatic Dialling Erasing a stored entry You can erase an entry stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory. {<} {<} or {>} . Press DIRECTORY {+} or {-} until the desired entry is Press displayed. Example: Peter 9876543 Peter EDIT:PRESS MENU Peter SEND:PRESS SET { MENU } .
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 (page 23, 24). Using one-touch dial Station keys {MONITOR} {<} {LOWER} {>} {STOP} { MONITOR } or lift the handset.
Caller ID Caller ID service from your phone company Caller ID This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the Caller ID service. L Change the fax ring setting (feature #06 on page 63) to 2 or more rings beforehand. How Caller ID is displayed The calling party’s telephone number or name will be displayed after the first ring.
Viewing and calling back using caller information You can easily view caller information and call back. Important: L Calling back will not be possible in the following cases: – The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.e. – The caller information does not include a telephone number. {MONITOR} {STOP} {FAX START}...
Caller ID Erasing caller information { MENU } repeatedly until the Press following is displayed. CALLER SET UP { SET } . Press CALL LIST ERASE { SET } . Press ERASE ALL OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP L To cancel erasing, press { STOP } , then { MENU } .
Storing caller information into one-touch dial and navigator directory Important: L This feature is not available in the following cases: – The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.e. – The caller information does not include a telephone number. {CALLER ID} {+} {MENU} Station keys...
Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually Using the auto document feeder Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass. Document guides {MONITOR} {REDIAL/PAUSE} {SCAN} {RESOLUTION} 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.
To transmit more than 15 pages at a time Insert the first 15 pages of the document. Add the other pages (up to 15 at a time) before the last page feeds into the unit. Convenient way to send a fax You can dial the fax number before inserting the document.
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Sending Faxes Enter the fax number. Example: NO.=5678901 L To send a single page, skip to step 9. L To send multiple pages, go to the next step. { SCAN } to scan the document into Press memory. Example: PAGES=01 STANDARD NEXT:PRESS SCAN SEND:PRESS START...
Documents you can send Using the auto document feeder Minimum size Maximum size Note: L Remove clips, staples or other similar fasteners. L Do not send the following types of documents: (Use the scanner glass for fax transmission.) – Chemically treated paper such as carbon or carbonless duplicating paper –...
Sending Faxes 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 (page 23, 24). Document guides Station keys {<} {LOWER} {SCAN} {FAX START} {>} {STOP} Adjust the width of the document guides to...
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To search for a name by initial using navigator directory Example: “Lisa” {<} or {>} . 1. Press {+} or {-} to enter the directory. 2. Press { 5 } repeatedly until any name with the 3. Press initial “L” is displayed (see the character table on page 20).
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 40 for transmission. L The broadcast function utilises stations 1–3. The one-touch dial function will be cancelled. L { BROADCAST } key 1 and 2 can accept one-touch dial and navigator entries.
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{ STOP } to exit the program. Press Note: L If you program the wrong entry, press { STOP } after step 4 to erase the entry. L Confirm the stored entries by printing a broadcast programming list (page 84). Adding a new entry into the broadcast memory {<}...
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Sending Faxes { SET } . Press DELETE OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP { SET } . Press DELETED Example: 0123456 L To erase other entries, repeat steps 5 to { STOP } to exit the program. Press Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties {BROADCAST} {MANUAL BROAD} {>}...
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To cancel the broadcast setting { STOP } while the unit displays the 1. Press following. BROADCASTING L The display will show the following. SEND CANCELLED? YES:SET/NO:STOP { SET } . 2. Press Sending Faxes - 41 -...
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.
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Mostly phone calls You plan to answer the calls yourself. TEL mode (page 44) Turn AUTO ANSWER off by { AUTO ANSWER } . pressing When receiving calls: You have to answer all calls manually. To receive a fax { FAX START } document, press for each fax you are receiving.
Receiving Faxes TEL mode (answering all calls manually) Activating TEL mode {STOP} {FAX START} If the FAX ON light is on, turn it off by pressing { AUTO ANSWER } . TEL MODE Receiving a fax manually When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call.
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...
(feature #06 on page 63). 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 64. - 46 -...
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4. The caller presses the start button to send a document. Note: L The fax activation code can be changed in feature #41 (page 66). L Every time the fax machine receives a document, a silent pause or fax tone may be recorded on the answering machine. Receiving Faxes...
Receiving Faxes 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 Important: L Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly.
Black list function You can reject receiving facsimiles by registering the black list numbers. Up to 10 phone numbers can be stored as follows. { MENU } . Press SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[ {#} , then { 2 } { 7 } . Press BLACK LIST =OFF...
When you subscribe to a duplex ring service, your telephone company will assign you a new fax number and will also tell you the assigned ring pattern. Please complete the following setup on your fax machine to identify the assigned ring pattern.
Making a copy Copy The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 99). Set the original. Using the auto document feeder L Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass. Document guides {COPY START} {RESOLUTION} 1. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document.
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Copying To select the resolution Select the desired resolution according to the type of document. – “FINE”: For printed or typewritten originals with small printing. – “SUPER FINE”: For originals with very small printing. – “PHOTO”: For originals containing photographs, shaded drawings, etc. L If you select “STANDARD”, copying will be done using “FINE”...
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To collate multiple copies The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages. Using the auto document feeder 1. After step 3 on page 51, press until the following is displayed. COLLATE=ON 100% FINE COPY:PRESS START { COPY START } .
Connecting to a computer Multi-Function Station software 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 –...
Setup (PC) Activating Multi-Function Station software [ Start ] in Windows. Click [ Programs ] , point to [ Panasonic Multi-Function Station ] and click [ Launcher ] . Point to L [ Launcher ] will appear. Remote Control (page 61) L To store, edit or erase entries in directories.
[ Print ] dialogue For details about the [ ? ] , then click the desired box, click item. [ Panasonic FLM551/FLB751 Select ] as the active printer from the drop- Series down list. L If you want to change the printer setting, [ Properties ] .
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Printing (PC) Labels Use labels designed for laser printing. L Load label sheets one page at a time for printing. Print side must face down. L Remove each label after printing. L Do not use the following types of labels: –...
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Dog-ear Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of envelopes (these may cause damage to the fax machine): L Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings L Envelopes with transparent windows L Envelopes that use encapsulated types of...
Start Imaging for Windows. [ Scan Select 95/98/Me)/ 2000) from the [ Panasonic FLM551/FLB751 Series ] in the dialogue box. Select 95/98/Me)/ 2000) from the [ Scan New ] icon in the tool bar.
Select L The [ Multi-Function Remote Control ] window will appear. Select the desired tab. L The latest data in the fax machine will be displayed. Perform the desired operation. L For details about each function, click [ Help ] .
Features Summary Programming Programmable Features The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (page 63, 65). General programming method {+} {MENU} {<} { MENU } . Press SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[ Select the feature you wish to program.
Basic features How to set the basic features { MENU } . Press {<} or {>} until the desired feature is displayed. Press {+} or {-} until the desired setting is displayed. Press { SET } . Press { MENU } . Press Note: L Step 3 may be slightly different depending on the feature.
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“PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service. PARALLEL “PARALLEL”: IEEE1284 compliant parallel cable “USB”: USB cable L When the setting is changed, the fax machine adjusts to new setting. Please wait. “A4”: A4 size paper LEGAL “LEGAL”: Legal size paper LETTER “LETTER”: Letter size paper A, B, C You can select the ringer pattern.
Advanced features How to set the advanced features { MENU } . Press {<} or {>} until the following is displayed: Press { SET } and press {<} or {>} until the desired feature is displayed. then press {+} or {-} until the desired setting is displayed. Press { SET } .
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Features Summary Code Feature & Display Sending a fax at a specific time DELAYED SEND =OFF [±] This feature allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling hours offered by your telephone company. L The setting can be reserved to take place up to 24 hours in advance.
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Code Feature & Display Setting the memory reception alert RECEIVE ALERT [±] To alert you with a beeping sound when a document which has been received is stored into memory due to some existing problem. Setting the original mode ORIGINAL =NORMAL [±] To send or copy a document with faint...
Reinsert the document and try again. OTHER FAX NOT RESPONDING L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The document was not fed properly. Reinsert the document and try again.
Display If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. CALL SERVICE L There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. CARRIAGE ERROR RELEASE SHIPPING LOCK L The shipping lock is locked. Unlock the shipping lock (page 12).
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L There is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our service personnel. NO FAX REPLY L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. OUT OF PAPER L Recording paper is not installed or the unit has run out of paper.
L The telephone line cord is connected to the “EXT” jack on the unit. Connect to the “LINE” jack (page 17). L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The other party’s machine is not a facsimile.
TEL mode (page 44). A blank sheet is ejected. L 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.
If your PC warns of insufficient memory, close all other applications and try again. L The fax machine is in use. Try again later. L There is not enough space on the hard disk. Delete unnecessary files and try again.
(page 84). 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 5 for accessory information.
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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. Protection bar...
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Firmly press down on the right side of the toner cartridge to snap into position. Turn the two levers on the toner cartridge with firm pressure. Levers The toner cartridge is installed when the triangles match. Triangles Install the drum and toner unit by holding the tabs.
Jams Recording paper jam Jams When the recording paper has jammed in the unit The display will show the following. PAPER JAMMED Press down the printer cover open button then open the printer cover. Remove the jammed paper. When the recording paper has jammed near the drum and toner unit: Remove the jammed paper carefully by pulling it toward you.
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Close the printer cover by pushing down on both sides until locked (1). Straighten and reinsert the recording paper into the recording paper entrance (2). Recording paper entrance When the recording paper is not fed into the unit properly The display will show the following. Remove the recording paper.
Jams Document jams – sending Lift, and hold open the ADF cover. Remove the jammed document carefully. L Do not pull out the jammed document forcibly before lifting the ADF cover. L If you cannot remove the jammed document, open the document cover, remove the document, then close the document cover.
White plate and glasses Cleaning If a black line, a white line or a dirty pattern appears on your recording paper, on your original, or on the fax document received by the other party, clean the white plate, scanner glass and lower glass. White plate and scanner glass Open the document cover.
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Cleaning Clean the lower glass with a soft and dry cloth. Lower glass Inner cover Caution: Do not touch the bottom of the inner cover when cleaning the lower glass. It is very hot. Reinstall the drum and toner unit by holding the tabs.
Document feeder rollers 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. Document feeder rollers Close the ADF cover. Cleaning - 83 -...
Printed Reports Reference lists and reports General Information 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 (page 63, 65). Telephone number list: provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory.
Technical data about this product Specifications 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: A4: 202 mm Letter/Legal: 208 mm Transmission time Approx.
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Specifications *1 Transmission speed depends upon the contents of the pages, resolution, telephone line conditions and capability of the other party’s machine. *2 Transmission speed is based upon the ITU-T No. 1 Test Chart and original mode. If the capability of the other party’s machine is inferior to your unit, the transmission time may be longer.
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Toner life Toner life depends on the amount of content in a received, copied or printed document. The following is the approximate relationship between image area and toner life for Model No. KX-FA76A toner cartridge. Toner life varies in actual usage. 5% image area Approx.
Index Program index Index Basic features #01 Date and time...18 #02 Your logo ...19 #03 Your fax number ...21 #04 Sending report ...33, 63 #06 Fax ring setting...63 #12 Remote activation ID...64 #13 Dialling mode ...64 #15 Cable selection...64 #16 Paper size ...64 #17 Ringer pattern ...22, 64 Index A Accessories...5...
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H Help...8, 56 J Jams Document ...80 Paper ...78, 79 Journal report (Feature #22) ...33, 65 L Label ...58 Logo (Feature #02) ...19, 63 M Memory reception ...44 Multi-Function Station software Activating...56 Installing ...55 N Navigator directory Selecting characters...20 Sending faxes...36 Storing ...24, 61 O OCR software ...60 One-touch dial...
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