Flat-Bed Multi-Function Laser Fax Operating Instructions KX-FLB756E Model No. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This model is designed to be used in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION PLEASE FAX BACK TO REGISTER FOR Thank you for purchasing your Panasonic facsimile. By filling in the section below, this will ensure the following: Should you ever require a service call under warranty, your call will be dealt with quickly and efficiently.
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The liability of Panasonic under the terms of this warranty is limited to the exchange of the fax, or the repair and return of the original fax (subject to any additional charges).
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Declaration of Conformity: We, Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., declare that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. If you want to get a copy of the original Declaration of Conformity of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our web address:...
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.
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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.
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INSTALLATION: After moving the unit from cold areas to warmer areas, let the unit adjust to the warmer temperature and do not connect the unit for about 30 minutes. If the unit is connected too soon after a sudden climate change, condensation may form inside the unit causing malfunction.
Important Information Important Information! The connection to the telecommunication systems must not be hard wired and must be unplugged before the earth is disconnected. Method of connection This apparatus is connected to the exchange line or PABX/PMBX extension by the new standard British Telecom plug and socket.
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If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories ........10 Accessory information .
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Activating Multi-Function Station software ....52 Printing (PC) Using the fax machine as a printer ......53 Scanning (PC) Using the fax machine as a scanner .
This cartridge can print approx. 800 sheets of A4 size paper with a 5% image area. Refer to image area on page 82. Please purchase a Panasonic replacement toner cartridge Model No. KX-FA76X/KX-FA79X for continuous use of your unit. See next page for accessory information.
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk Most major credit and debit cards accepted. All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn’t be simpler! Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.
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.
Overview! Front 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. Rear view! Power inlet Parallel interface connector* * Remove the shipping tape. USB interface connector Finding the Controls Recording paper...
(p. 60). To navigate to the next operation. To scan the document into memory (p. 34, 35, 49). To use the fax machine as a scanner when connecting to a computer (p. 56). To stop an operation or cancel programming.
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 socket on the back of the unit. The arrow ( ) on the ADF cable must be facing down.
Peel off the seal from the toner cartridge ( 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.
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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.
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.
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 g/m to 80 g/m See the note for paper specifications on page 82. 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 62).
Set the fax machine to TEL mode (p. 44). 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. Connect to “LINE”.
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.[...
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.
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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. 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.)
Setup 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.
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 +.
Automatic Dialling 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. 38). Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed.
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 ).
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...
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. 26, 27). Using one-touch dial Press q or lift the handset. TEL= Display: PRESS STATION OR TEL=...
Caller ID 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. Important: This unit is designed in accordance with the “FSK based subscriber line protocol” under the ETS (European Telecommunication Standard) and only supports the basic CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) features.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Sending from memory Quick scan feature You can scan 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.
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.) —...
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. 26, 27). 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.
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 41 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 34). Press the desired a (1–2) or You can also use the navigator key.
With answering machine External telephone answering machine (not included) You want to use the fax machine with an answering machine. Activating an answering machine (p. 46) Connect an external telephone answering machine and change the ring setting of the answering machine to less than 4.
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Mostly phone calls You plan to answer the calls yourself. TEL mode (p. 44) 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.
Receiving Faxes mode! (answering all calls manually) Activating TEL mode If the FAX ON light is on, turn it off by pressing AAAATEL MODE Display: Receiving a fax manually When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. When: —...
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 –...
4 (feature #06 on page 61). 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 61. machine! Remove the stopper and connect the cord.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call See below. Note: Every time the fax machine receives a document, a silent pause or fax tone may be recorded on the answering machine. Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same call.
Copying 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.
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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 2 on page 48, 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.
Setup (PC) 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 —...
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/ NT4.0) / [Change/Remove...] (Windows 2000/ XP), then follow the instructions on the screen.
– When the fax machine is connected to the PC via a PCI card or other expansion card. – When the fax machine is connected to another piece of hardware (such as a USB hub or interface adapter) and not connected directly to the PC.
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] (see right).
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Close the paper stacker extender (p. 18) 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.
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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...
Start Imaging for Windows. Select [Select Scanner...] (Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0) / [Select Device...] (Windows 2000) from the [File] menu, then select the [Panasonic FLM551/FLB751 Series] in the dialogue box. scanner! Click [Scan]. The scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window after scanning.
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].
Microsoft Word, proceed as follows: Open the document you want to send. Select [Print...] from the [File] menu. The [Print] dialogue box will appear. Select [Panasonic MFS PC FAX] as the active printer. Click [OK]. The [Send a fax] dialogue box will appear.
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The [Function Setup] dialogue box will appear. 2. Click [Receive directly to facsimile unit]. 3. Click [OK]. If the fax machine’s memory stores a received fax document You can load the document into your PC. 1. Select [PC FAX]. 2. Select [Received Log] in [Communication Log].
Features Summary Programming! The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 61–65). General programming method Press p. SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Select the feature you wish to program. For basic features (p. 61, 62): Press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed.
Basic features! Programming table Code Feature & Display Setting the date and time SET DATE & TIME PRESS SET Setting your logo YOUR LOGO PRESS SET Setting your facsimile telephone number YOUR FAX NO. PRESS SET Printing the sending report SENDING REPORT =ERROR [±]...
How the unit operates “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.
Advanced features! How to set menu options 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 Code Feature & Display Setting the journal report to print automatically AUTO JOURNAL...
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Features Summary Advanced features How to set menu options 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 (cont.) Code Feature &...
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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 Error Correction Mode (ECM) ECM SELECTION [±] To send a fax even if there is static...
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.
The printer cover is open. Close it. You tried to change the cable type setting (feature #15 on page 62), while the fax machine has a document in memory. Finish sending faxes, print out the document in memory (p. 44) or cancel the delayed transmission (feature #25 on page 63) and try again.
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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. Recording paper is not installed or the unit has run out of paper.
The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT socket on the unit. Connect to the LINE socket (p. 20). 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.
TEL mode (p. 44). 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.
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. 61). Callers complain that they cannot send a document.
If your PC warns of insufficient memory, close all other applications and try again. The fax machine is in use. Try again later. There is not enough space on the hard disk. Delete unnecessary files and try again.
To check the drum life and quality, please print the printer test list (p. 80). To ensure that the unit operates properly, we recommend the use of Panasonic toner cartridge (Model No. KX-FA76X/KX-FA79X) and drum unit (Model No. KX-FA78X). See page 11 for accessory information.
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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.
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. Lower glass Caution: Do not touch the bottom of this cover when cleaning the lower glass.
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Jams 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 ($).
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.
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Cleaning Lower glass Caution: Be careful when handling the drum and toner unit. See the caution for the drum unit on page 73 for details. Do not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues, to clean the inside of the unit.
Close the printer cover by pushing down on both sides until locked. Reconnect the mains lead 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.
Printed 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. 61–65). Telephone number list: provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory.
Technical data about this 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: 208 mm Transmission time*: Approx. 4 s/page (ECM-MMR Memory transmission)** Scanning density: Horizontal: 11.8 pels/mm Vertical:...
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Specifications Paper specifications: Plain paper/Transparency: Envelope: 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. — Extremely smooth or shiny paper, or paper that is highly textured. —...
9. The guarantee period applicable to this product shall be 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep these Operating Instructions with your receipt. Panasonic Business Systems U.K. Receipt No. Model No. KX-FLB756E...
Index Program index! Basic features Code Feature name #01 Date and time ... 21 #02 Your logo ... 22 #03 Your facsimile telephone number ... 24 #04 Sending report ... 35, 61 #06 FAX ring setting ... 61 #12 Remote activation ID ... 61 #15 Cable selection ...
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Document size ....36 Drum life .....82 Drum unit .
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