Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Flat-Bed Multi-Function Laser Fax Operating Instructions KX-FLB756AL 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 66).
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All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners. Copyright: This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. (PCC) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of PCC and its licensee.
Warning: Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails. 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.
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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).
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.
Safety instructions CAUTION: 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.
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. It is very hot.
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Safety instructions FOR BEST PERFORMANCE: In the printing process, heat is used to fuse toner onto the page. As a result, it is normal for the machine to produce an odour during and shortly after printing. Be sure to use this unit in an area with proper ventilation.
(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 83. Please purchase a Panasonic replacement toner cartridge Model No. KX-FA76A for continuous use of your unit.
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Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories ........9 Accessory information .
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 & Rear view! & Finding the Controls & & 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...
Finding the Controls Location! REDIAL/PAUSE To redial the last number dialled. To insert a pause during dialling. HANDSET MUTE To mute your voice to the other party during a conversation. Press this button again to resume the conversation. Display & CALLER ID To use caller ID service (p.
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.
( 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 60–75 g/m paper or 120 sheets of 90 g/m specifications on page 83. 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 63).
Setup Connections! Connect the handset cord. The jack on the longer, uncoiled end of the handset cord should be connected to the unit. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. When the power is turned on for the first time, the unit will print some basic information. Power cord To the power outlet (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz)
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. 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.)
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. 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 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.
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.
Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive Use only as a fax How you want the unit to receive calls You have a separate telephone line just for faxes. FAX ONLY mode (p. 45) Turn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing PQ. Set the unit this way.
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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 Display: Receiving a fax manually When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. When: — document reception is required, —...
FAX ONLY mode! (all calls are received as faxes) Activating FAX ONLY mode If the FAX ON light is off, turn it on by pressing FAX ONLY MODE Display: When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents. Note: The number of rings before a call is answered in FAX ONLY mode can be changed (feature #06 on page...
Receiving Faxes Using the unit with an answering Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine Connect the answering machine. Telephone line cord (not included) Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4. This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first. Record a greeting message on the answering machine.
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How the fax machine and answering machine work Receiving phone calls The answering machine will record voice messages automatically. Receiving faxes The fax machine will receive documents automatically when the machine detects a fax calling tone. 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.
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. When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset of the extension telephone.
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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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 49, 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.
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 applications for Microsoft —...
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.
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. 58) To store, edit or erase entries in directories. To program the basic and advanced features.
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].
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Transparencies Use transparencies designed for laser printing. Using transparencies incorrectly and/or transparencies not designed for Laser Printers may jam and/or cause damage to your machine which will not be covered by the warranty. Load transparency sheets one page at a time for printing. Print side must face down. Remove each transparency after printing and place it on a flat surface to cool and to prevent it from curling.
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Printing (PC) Envelopes Use envelopes designed for laser printing. Using incorrect envelopes may jam and/or cause damage to your machine which will not be covered by the warranty. We recommend the following: — High quality envelopes of 90 — Envelopes that have thin, sharply creased leading edges, and —...
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. Scanning (PC) scanner! Click [Scan].
Remote Control (PC) Operating the fax machine from your You can easily operate the following functions from your computer. — Storing, editing or erasing entries in directories (p. 26–28, 38–40) — Programming the basic and advanced features (p. 62–66) — Viewing or erasing items in the journal report (p. 35) —...
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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PC Fax Receiving a fax into your PC You can receive a fax on your computer. The received fax document is saved as an image file (TIFF-G4 format). Start Multi-Function Station. Select [PC FAX]. When a fax call is received, your PC will receive a document through the fax machine.
Programming! The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 62–66). General programming method Press p. SYSTEM SET UP Display: PRESS NAVI.[ Select the feature you wish to program. For basic features (p. 62, 63): Press ( or ) until the desired feature is displayed.
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.
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Code Feature & Display Securing the remote operation for the answering machine REMOTE TAM ACT. =OFF [±] If you are using the unit with an answering machine, activate this feature, and set the remote activation ID to secure the remote operation for the answering machine.
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.
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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...
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.
Reports! If your unit cannot send a fax, check the following: — The number you dialled is correct. — The other party’s machine is a facsimile. If the problem remains, correct it by following the communication message printed on the sending and journal reports (p.
Error Messages Display! If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display message CALL SERVICE CARRIAGE ERROR RELEASE SHIPPING LOCK CHANGE DRUM CHECK ADF CABLE CHECK DOCUMENT CHECK DRUM CHECK MEMORY CLOSE ADF COVER COVER OPEN DATA IN MEMORY...
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Display message LINE IN USE You cannot change the cable type setting (feature #15 on page 63) while the line is in use. Hang up and try again. MEMORY FULL When making a copy, the document being stored exceeds the memory capacity of the unit.
Operations When a function does not work, check General I cannot make and receive calls. The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections (p. 20). If you used a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall jack directly.
Fax – receiving I cannot receive documents. The telephone line cord is connected to the “EXT” jack on the unit. Connect to the “LINE” jack (p. 20). I cannot receive documents automatically. The receiving mode is set to TEL mode. Set to FAX ONLY mode (p.
Operations The printing quality is poor. Original Copy Some paper has instructions recommending which side to print on. Try turning the paper over. You may have used paper with a cotton and/or fibre content that is over 20%, such as letterhead or resume paper. The remaining toner is low.
[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>.
To check the drum life and quality, please print the printer test list (p. 81). 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 9 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.
Replacement / Jams 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.
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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 ($).
Jams / Cleaning 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.
Lower glass Caution: Be careful when handling the drum and toner unit. See the caution for the drum unit on page 74 for details. Do not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues, to clean the inside of the unit.
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.
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. 62–66). Telephone number list: provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in one-touch dial and navigator directory.
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:...
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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 —...
Index Program index! Basic features Code/Feature name #01 Date and time ... 21 #02 Your logo ... 22 #03 Your fax number ... 24 #04 Sending report ... 35, 62 #06 Fax ring setting ... 62 #12 Remote activation ID ... 63 #13 Dialling mode (For Australian users only) ...