U.S.A. or Puerto Rico Compact Plain Paper Fax with Answering System Operating Instructions KX-FP155 Model No. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This model is designed to be...
Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear. Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories ........6 Accessory information .
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List of FCC requirements and information ....82 Information Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty ... . . 83 Warranty Servicenter Servicenter directory .
– 50 meters (164 ' ) for continuous use of your unit. For best results, use genuine Panasonic replacement film Model No. KX-FA53 or KX-FA55. To install legal size recording paper, use a legal paper tray Model No. KX-FA50 (p. 12).
Help function! You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. HELP Press PRESS NAVI.[ Display: & SET Press until the desired item is displayed. 1. How to send faxes with the voice guide. SEND GUIDE 2. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number.
Finding the Controls Overview! Document guides Handset To make or answer calls Speaker (Left side of the unit) Front cover Note: The document will be ejected from the front of the unit. Install the unit on a desk or floor with a smooth surface and do not place anything in front of the unit.
Location! To erase recorded messages (p. 50). To record your own greeting messages (p. 48). To initiate or exit programming. Dial keypad For slow or quick playback (p. 50). To mute your voice to the other party during conversation. Press this button again to resume conversation.
Setup Ink film – installing / Install the included ink film or replace the used ink film with new one. The following ink films are available for replacement. Each roll prints about 150 letter-size pages. See page 6 for accessory information. Model No.
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For replacement only Remove the stoppers and tags from the new ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue). Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll into the right slot of the unit ( “T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot of the unit ( Insert the rear ink film roll ( Turn the “T”...
Setup Paper tray! Insert tabs on the paper tray into slits on the back of the unit. Note: Do not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed by a wall, etc. To use legal size paper Please purchase a legal paper tray, Model No.
Recording paper! Letter, legal or A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 60 g/m to 75 g/m (16 lb. to 20 lb.) paper or 30 sheets of 90 g/m Set the recording paper size (feature #16 on page 63) according to the paper size you use, after connecting the unit (p.
Setup Connections! Connect the handset cord. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. Power cord To a power outlet (120 V, 60 Hz) Power surge protector To a single telephone line jack (RJ11C) Line surge protector Caution: When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. Note: For additional equipment protection, we recommend you use a surge protector.
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 MENU Press SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[...
Setup Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or name. MENU Press SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Press until the following is displayed. YOUR LOGO Press LOGO= AAAAAAAAA Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad.
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To select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys FLASH Hyphen button (To insert a hyphen.) Insert button (To insert one character or one space.) MUTE Delete button (To delete a character.) STOP key (To move the cursor to the right.) To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next space.
Setup Setting your facsimile telephone number MENU Press SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Press until the following is displayed. YOUR FAX NO. Press NO.= Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad. NO.=1234567 Example: Press The next feature will be displayed.
Adjusting volumes! Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle, press If any documents are in the document entrance, you cannot adjust the ringer volume. Confirm that there are no documents in the entrance. To turn the ringer off: 1.
NAVIGATOR Directory Storing names and telephone numbers in the directory! For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides the NAVIGATOR directory (50 stations). For your convenience, the following station has been pre-programmed. HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329): If you cannot correct a problem after trying the help function (p.
Editing and erasing a stored Editing a stored station Press DIRECTORY[+ -] Display: Press until the desired station is displayed. Mary Example: 0123456 Mary EDIT:PRESS MENU MENU Press NAME=Mary EDIT= Press to select “EDIT”. NAME=Mary STORE:PRESS SET If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 6.
Making a phone call using the Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 20). Press DIRECTORY[+ -] Display: Press until the desired station is displayed. Lisa Example: 2233445 Lisa EDIT:PRESS MENU If the desired name has not been stored, press and dial the number STOP...
Caller ID service from your phone 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. Set the following ring count settings to 2 or more rings beforehand. —TAD ring count and FAX ring count (feature #06 on page 62) —TEL/FAX ring count (feature #78 on page 69) How Caller ID is displayed...
Viewing and calling back using caller information! 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. —The caller information does not include a telephone number. Press CALLER ID Example (2 new calls are received):...
Confirming caller information using the Caller ID The unit will store the 30 most recent caller information. —To print manually, see page 81. —To print automatically after every 30 new calls, activate feature #26 (p. 64). Sample of a Caller ID list CALLER ID LIST NAME WENDY ROBERTS...
Caller ID Storing caller information in the Important: 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. Press CALLER ID 2 NEW CALLS Example: PRESS NAVI.[+ -] Press...
You can talk to the other party after a fax message is completed. This will save the added expense and time of making another call. This feature only works when the other party’s fax machine is equipped with a voice contact feature.
Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually! Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Display: PRESS NAVI.[+ -] If necessary, press...
Sending a fax using the Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 20). Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document.
Sending Faxes Sending a fax with the voice guide You can send documents by following the voice guide. After transmission, the voice guide will turn off automatically. HELP Press twice. SEND GUIDE Display: Press Voice guide: To transmit, insert the document face down until you hear the beep.
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. 62). Sample of a sending report SENDING REPORT OTHER FACSIMILE START TIME...
Sending Faxes One time broadcast This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties only once. Select the parties for each transmission. Insert the document FACE DOWN. If necessary, press select the desired resolution (p. 28). Press DIRECTORY[+ -] Display: Press...
Broadcast transmission to pre-programmed parties! This feature is useful for sending the same document often to selected parties (up to 20 stations). First program the stations, then see page 35 for transmission. Programming the stations in the broadcast memory MENU Press two times.
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Sending Faxes Adding a new station Press Confirm that there are no documents in the document entrance. DIRECTORY[+ -] Display: Press until the following is displayed. <BROADCAST> EDIT:PRESS MENU MENU Press BROADCAST ADD= Press to select “ADD”. Press until the desired station you want to add is displayed.
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Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties Insert the document FACE DOWN. If necessary, press to select the desired resolution (p. 28). Press DIRECTORY[+ -] Display: Press until the following is displayed. <BROADCAST> SEND:PRESS SET Press The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory.
Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive Use as answering device and/or fax How you want the unit to receive calls You want to receive all phone calls and faxes automatically. TAD/FAX mode (p. 47) Turn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing You have to set this.
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D: Other triple ring (short-short- long rings) When the fax machine detects a call matching the selected Distinctive Ring pattern: The fax machine will activate the fax function. When the fax machine detects other ring patterns: The fax machine will operate based on the AUTO ANSWER setting.
Receiving Faxes mode! (answering all calls manually) Activating TEL mode If the arrow ( ) is shown on the right of the display, turn it off by pressing TEL MODE Display: Receiving a fax manually When the unit rings, press DIGITAL SP-PHONE answer the call.
If you have a telephone line just for faxes, we recommend the following setup. Example: One telephone line is used for phone calls and a separate telephone line for faxes. Only a fax machine is connected. AUTO ANSWER Line 1 – Phone calls Line 2 –...
Use this mode when you are always near the fax machine, and want to receive faxes without the unit ringing. When a call is received, the fax machine will work as follows. To set TEL/FAX mode, see below.
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TEL/FAX delayed ring count The number of rings generated before the fax machine answers depends on the setting of feature #78 on page 69. The fax machine will not generate an audible ring during this time. This message will be played to the calling party.
The device which has the shortest ring count will answer a call first. 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: Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly.
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax or voice message! This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document or an incoming voice message. Press MENU SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Press , then PAGER CALL...
Making a copy! The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document.
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To enlarge a document 1. Press in step 3 on page 44. ZOOM 100%[+ -] Display: 2. Press to select “150%” or “200%”. The unit will only enlarge the center most part of the document, printing it on two pages. Example of a 150% enlarged copy Original document Enlarged copy...
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Copying To collate multiple copies The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages. 1. Press two times in step 3 on page 44. COLLATE OFF[+ -] Display: 2. Press repeatedly to select “COLLATE ON”. COLLATE ON [+ -] Example: Making two copies of a 4-page original document Collated pages...
When TAD/FAX mode is set, the unit will work as a fax machine and/or answering device. If a fax tone is detected, the unit will automatically receive the fax. If a phone call is detected, the answering device will play a greeting message and the caller can leave a voice message in the common memory.
Greeting Recording your own greeting You can record your own greeting messages for TAD/FAX and TEL/FAX modes. When receiving a call, your own greeting message will be played instead of the pre-recorded message. The recording time will be limited to 16 seconds. We recommend you record your message within 12 seconds to make it easier to receive faxes.
Checking the greeting messages Select the desired mode (TAD/FAX or TEL/FAX) for the greeting message you want to listen to (feature #77 on page 69). If the arrow ( ) is not shown on the right of the display, turn it on by pressing AUTO ANSWER If the arrow ( ) is shown on the right of the display, turn it off once then on again.
Incoming Messages Listening to recorded When the unit has recorded new voice messages: —the MESSAGE light will flash, —the call counter will show the total number of recorded messages, and —slow beeps will sound if the message alert feature is activated (feature #42 on page 66). Example: Press PLAY MESSAGES...
Memo message! (leaving a message for others or yourself) To leave a private message for yourself or someone else, you can record a voice memo. This memo can be played back later, either directly or remotely. Press RECORD MEMO MESSAGE Display: Press A long beep will sound.
Voice Mailbox Voice mailbox! (how callers can leave you private This unit has two mailbox memories. Your caller can leave a private message in a specific mailbox. Only the person who knows the password can retrieve a message from a mailbox. This feature is useful when you share this unit with other people and a caller would like to leave a message for a specific person.
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Recording your own voice mailbox greeting The recording time is limited to 16 seconds. Suggested message “This is (personal name). Please leave your name and message after the beep.” MENU Press SYSTEM_SET_UP Display: PRESS For mailbox 1 Press , then BOX1_GREETING CHECK For mailbox 2...
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Voice Mailbox Listening to messages in a mailbox Press two times. MAILBOX[+ Display: Press until the desired mailbox number is displayed. Example MAILBOX2 (Mailbox 2): PRESS REC/ERASE/PLAY If you have NOT programmed your own password: Press PLAY MESSAGES If you have programmed your own password: Press PLAY MESSAGES...
Operating from a remote The following operations can be performed from a remote location using a touch tone telephone. Program the remote operation ID (feature #11 on page 63) and set the unit to TAD/FAX mode before going out (p. 47). Dial key Remote command Skips the greeting message...
Remote Operation Operation from a remote touch tone Listening to recorded messages in common memory Call your unit. Enter the remote operation ID during TAD/FAX greeting playback. When there are new recorded messages The voice guide will tell you the number of new recorded messages and they will be played automatically.
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Listening to messages in a mailbox Call your unit. Press and the desired mailbox number ( Mailbox greeting message example: This is mailbox (1 or 2). Please leave your name and message after the beep. Enter the mailbox password during the mailbox greeting message. –...
Remote Operation Other remote operations Erasing a specific message Press while listening to the message you want to erase. Voice guide example: The message has been erased. A long beep will also sound. The unit will then play back the next message. Erasing all the messages You can erase all of the recorded messages from the common memory and each mailbox memory.
Transferring recorded messages to another telephone! This feature allows your unit to call a designated telephone number each time an incoming voice message is recorded. You can retrieve the transferred message during the same call using the remote operation. Program the transfer telephone number first (feature #60 on page 68) and set to TAD/FAX mode. An incoming voice message is recorded in your unit.
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Option Recording your own transfer greeting The recording time is limited to 16 seconds. Suggested message “This is a transferred message from (your name, business and/or telephone number). Please enter your remote ID for remote operation.” MENU Press SYSTEM_SET_UP Display: PRESS Press , then...
Programming! The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 62–69). General programming method MENU Press SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Select the feature you wish to program. For basic features (p. 62, 63): Press until the desired feature is displayed.
Features Summary Basic features! The following method of programming is applied except features #01, #02 and #03. For features #01, #02 and #03, refer to the programming table below. MENU 1. Press 2. Press until the desired feature is displayed. 3.
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Code Display & Feature RECORDING TIME MODE=VOX [±] To change the recording time for an incoming message. REMOTE TAD ID ID=111 To operate the answering device from a remote location. DIALING MODE MODE=TONE [±] If you cannot dial, change the setting depending on your telephone line service.
Features Summary Advanced features! How to set menu options MENU 1. Press 2. Press until the following is displayed. ADVANCED MODE Display: Press and press the desired feature is displayed. Programming table Code Display & Feature AUTO JOURNAL MODE=ON [±] To print the journal report automatically for fax communications.
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Code Display & Feature SILENT FAX RING RINGS=3 [±] To change the number of rings when the unit detects a phone call in TEL/FAX mode. RING DETECTION MODE=B [±] If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (Identa-Ring) from your telephone company, activate this feature.
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Features Summary Advanced features How to set menu options MENU 1. Press 2. Press until the following is displayed. ADVANCED MODE Display: Press and press the desired feature is displayed. Programming table (cont.) Code Display & Feature LCD CONTRAST MODE=NORMAL [±] To adjust the display contrast.
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Code Display & Feature RECEIVE ALERT MODE=ON [±] To alert you with a beeping sound when a document which has been received is stored into memory due to some existing problem. FRIENDLY RCV MODE=ON [±] To receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep).
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Features Summary Advanced features How to set menu options MENU 1. Press 2. Press until the following is displayed. ADVANCED MODE Display: Press and press the desired feature is displayed. Programming table (cont.) Code Display & Feature GREETING TIME MODE=16s [±] To change the recording time for your own TAD/FAX greeting...
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Code Display & Feature TRNS-GREETING CHECK [±] To check, record or erase a transfer greeting message. ICM MONITOR MODE=ON [±] To hear an incoming message (ICM) from the speaker when the answering device is recording the message. PAGER CALL MODE=OFF [±] If you have a pager and wish to know when your unit receives a fax...
The document was not fed into the unit properly. Reinsert the document and try again. — 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.
Display! If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display message CALL SERVICE CALL SERVICE2 CHECK DOCUMENT CHECK MEMORY CHECK PAPER COVER OPEN CHECK FILM FAX IN MEMORY FAX MEMORY FULL DIRECTORY FULL MEMORY FULL For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
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Erase unnecessary messages (p. 50, 54). There is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our service personnel. The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. A recording paper jam occurred. Clear the jammed paper (p. 78).
When a function does not work, check here before requesting 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 following message though the paper is inserted.
CONNECTING... For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Cause & solution 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. Check with the other party.
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Program the proper rate in feature #36 (p. 65). The other party placed the document in their fax machine the wrong way. Check with the other party. The glass or rollers are dirty. Clean them (p. 80).
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Operations Copying Problem The unit does not make a copy. A black line, a white line or a dirty pattern appears on the copied document. The copied image is distorted. The printing quality is poor. Original Copy A BC Answering device Problem I cannot retrieve recorded messages from a remote...
Answering device (cont.) Problem The other party complains that the following greeting message is played and they cannot leave a voice message or send a document. Hello! We are unable to answer right now. Please try again later. Thank you. If a power failure The unit will not function.
Jams Recording paper If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed and the display will show the following message. __PAPER1JAMMED Display: Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.
Turn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in the direction of the arrow. Make sure that the ink film is wrapped around the blue core at least once. Correct Incorrect The ink film is not wrapped Tight around the blue core. Blue core Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends (...
Cleaning Document feeder! If misfeeding occurs frequently or if dirty patterns or black bands appear on a transmitted document or on the original of a copied document, clean the document feeder. Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.
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. 62–69). Telephone number list: provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in the directory.
FCC Information List of FCC requirements and If required by the telephone company, inform them of 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 the equipment is connected.
The warranty does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor such as non Panasonic ink film, toner cartridge or drum unit, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty installation, misapplication,...
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