Quick Start Personal Facsimile Model No. To get started, KX-FT31BX please read the Quick Start section. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This product combines the facsimile, telephone and copier features, to provide you with more efficient office or home use. By utilizing these convenient features, you can maximize the effectiveness of this unit.
Important 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. 3.
Accessory order information Use the following types of recording paper for replacement. Model No. Description KX-A106 Standard thermal recording paper Super thermal recording paper KX-A125 (Like plain paper) Help function You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. Select which operation you want to print out by pressing repeatedly.
To install the recording paper ......8 Quick To connect the unit ........9 Start To make a voice call .
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Receiving Faxes Fax/Copy Copying Error Messages Help Operations Jams Cleaning Print Reports General Information Display Contrast Reset Features Summary Specifications Index Quick Start Selecting the way to receive calls ....38 TEL mode (answering all calls manually) .
Quick Start To install the recording paper Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. Install a recording paper roll. correct incorrect Pull the leading edge of the paper out of the unit. Close the cover securely, and tear off the excess paper.
To connect the unit Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. For further details, see page 18. You can print a quick reference for assistance (see the “Help function” on page 5). Quick Start Dialing mode switch: DIALING MODE Set to TONE.
Quick Start To make a voice call Lift the handset. Dial the number. When finished, hang up the handset. To answer a voice call When the unit rings, lift the handset. When finished, hang up the handset. For further details, see page 24.
To send faxes Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document until a beep tone is heard. Press MONITOR Dial the fax number. When a fax tone is heard, press START/COPY/SET For further details, see page 31.
Quick Start To receive faxes When the unit rings, lift the handset. When: —document reception is required, —a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or —no sound is heard, press START/COPY/SET Hang up the handset. For further details, see page 40. You can select the desired receive mode according to your needs.
To make a copy Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document until a beep tone is heard. Press START/COPY/SET For further details, see page 56. Quick Start FACE DOWN (up to 5 sheets)
Finding the Controls Location Used to change from pulse to tone during dialing (p. 25). Used to redial the last number dialed (p. 24, 31). Used to insert a pause during dialing (p. 25). Used as a hookswitch (p. 25). Used to turn on/off the auto receive mode (p.
HELP NAME/TEL NO. MENU DIRECTORY EDIT SEARCH STOP START/ COPY/ SET Used to stop an operation or programming. Used to store or edit names and telephone numbers in the EASY DIAL directory (p. 26, 28). Used to print a quick reference (p. 5). Used to confirm a stored telephone number (p.
Installing the recording paper Open the cover by pressing the cover open button and install the recording paper roll. If the paper is secured with glue or tape, cut approximately 15 cm (6 inches) from the beginning. Pull the leading edge of the paper approximately 10 cm (4 inches) out of the unit.
Setup Connections Connect the handset cord. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. Telephone line cord Power cord Note: When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. Dialing mode switch: Set to TONE.
You can program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number and this information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit. Your logo Example: FROM : Panasonic Fax Setting the date and time Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP...
Setup Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or personal name. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then YOUR LOGO Press START/COPY/SET LOGO= Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by following the instructions on the next page. Example (using the dial keypad): Bill 1.
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Selecting characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys Insert key (Used to insert a space.) AUTO RECEIVE key (Used to move the cursor to the left.) VOLUME key (Used to move the cursor to the right.) VOLUME To enter the same number key continuously, move the cursor to the next space.
Setup Setting your facsimile telephone number Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then YOUR TEL NO. Press START/COPY/SET NO.= Enter your facsimile telephone number up to 20 digits. Example: NO.=1234567 Press START/COPY/SET SETUP ITEM [ Press MENU Note: button inserts a space and the “+”.
Adjusting volumes Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. Press while the unit is idle. To turn the ringer off: 1. Press repeatedly until the following message is displayed. Display: RINGER OFF= OK? YES: PRESS SET 2. Press START/COPY/SET To turn the ringer back on, press While the ringer volume is set to off: The display will show the following message.
Making and Answering Calls Making a voice call manually Press MONITOR or lift the handset. Display: TEL= Dial the telephone number. Example: TEL=2345678 If you misdial, hang up and dial again. When the other party answers, talk using the handset. When finished, hang up the handset.
TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons TONE button TONE ( ) button is used for rotary pulse dial services and allows you to temporarily change from the pulse to tone mode during a dialing operation. When you hang up, the unit will automatically return to the pulse mode.
EASY DIAL Storing names and telephone numbers in the EASY DIAL directory You can store up to 100 names and telephone numbers for rapid access to frequently dialed numbers. Press DIRECTORY EDIT The number of entries available in the directory Display: SPACE=100 DIRS.
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Selecting characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys Insert key (Used to insert a space.) AUTO RECEIVE HANDSET MUTE Hyphen key (Used to insert a hyphen in the telephone number.) RESOLUTION Secret key (Used to keep the telephone number secret.) VOLUME...
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EASY DIAL Editing a stored name and number Rotate until the desired name is EASY DIAL displayed. Example: margot Press DIRECTORY EDIT EDIT= Press to select “EDIT”. NAME=margot If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 5. Edit the name by following the instructions on page Press START/COPY/SET...
Making a voice call using the EASY DIAL directory Rotate until the desired name is EASY DIAL displayed. Example: Lisa Press MONITOR or lift the handset. The unit will start dialing automatically. When the other party answers, talk using the handset.
Voice Contact Talking to the caller after fax transmission or reception You can have a conversation with the same call 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 unit is equipped with a voice contact feature. Initiating voice contact Press MONITOR...
Sending faxes manually Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document FACE DOWN (up to 5 sheets) until a beep tone is heard. Display: Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to select the desired setting, if necessary (see the bottom of this page).
Sending Faxes Sending faxes using the EASY DIAL directory Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (see page 26). To confirm the items stored in the directory, print a telephone number list (see page 65). Open the document feeder tray.
Documents you can send Minimum size Maximum size 128 mm (5") 216 mm (8 Note: Remove clips, staples or other similar fastening objects. Check that ink, paste or correction fluid has dried. Do not send the following types of documents. Use copies for fax transmission. —Chemically treated paper such as carbon or carbonless duplicating paper —Electrostatically charged paper —Heavily curled, creased or torn paper...
Sending Faxes Printing the transmission report The transmission report will provide you with a printed record of the fax transmission result. One of the following choices is available. ERROR: The transmission report will print out only when fax transmission fails (pre-selected setting). The transmission report will always print out, indicating whether fax transmission is successful or not.
Setting the journal report to print automatically The journal report will provide you with a printed record of the last 35 fax communication results. After printing, the oldest communication result will be erased when a new communication occurs. When this feature is deactivated, the unit will store the records of the fax communications, but will not print the journal report automatically.
Sending Faxes Delayed transmission (sending a fax at a specific time) Using a built-in clock, this unit can send documents automatically at a specific time. This allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling hours offered by your telephone company. The delayed transmission can be reserved to take place up to 24 hours in advance.
Sending documents overseas You may experience difficulty when transmitting documents overseas. This feature makes sending documents easier as the transmission speed is slowed down. Before starting transmission, follow the steps below. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then OVERSEAS MODE Press START/COPY/SET...
Receiving Faxes Selecting the way to receive calls This unit has four types of receive modes. Select one of these modes according to your needs. Regardless of the mode you select, you can always place calls and send faxes. You want to answer all voice and fax calls manually.
AUTO RECEIVE You want to receive fax documents only. Fax call only FAX ONLY mode (See page 41.) PRE-SELECTED SETTING AUTO RECEIVE The unit will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents. You want to record voice messages and receive fax documents.
Receiving Faxes TEL mode (answering all calls manually) When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. When: —document reception is required, —a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or —no sound is heard, press START/COPY/SET Display: Hang up the handset.
FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) Activating the FAX ONLY mode Turn on the AUTO RECEIVE mode by pressing AUTO RECEIVE until the FAX indicator light turns on. The display will show the following. Display: FAX ONLY MODE If the AUTO RECEIVE setting is set to the EXT.TAM mode, reset it to the FAX ONLY mode (see page 46).
Receiving Faxes TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls without rings) Use this mode when you wish to receive voice calls with rings, but do not want the unit to ring when faxes are received. When a call is received, the unit will work as follows. The unit will automatically answer the call without ringing.
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Ring pattern when an extension telephone is connected When an extension telephone is connected to the unit, it will ring as follows. The extension telephone will ring once. A call is received. TEL/FAX mode ring count Note: You can change the TEL/FAX mode ring count and silent fax recognition ring count (see page 44). The unit will display the following when the extension telephone starts to ring.
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Receiving Faxes Setting the TEL/FAX mode ring count This setting determines the number of the extension telephone rings in the TEL/FAX mode. You can choose from 1 to 4 rings. When an extension telephone is not connected, changing this setting is not necessary. Press MENU Display:...
EXT.TAM mode (using with an external telephone answering machine) You can connect an external telephone answering machine (EXT.TAM). When the EXT.TAM mode is set, the unit and answering machine will work as follows. Receiving voice calls The external telephone answering machine will record voice messages automatically. Receiving fax calls The unit will receive documents automatically.
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Receiving Faxes Changing the FAX ONLY mode to the EXT.TAM mode Change the AUTO RECEIVE setting from the FAX ONLY mode to the EXT.TAM mode. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then AUTO RECEIVE Press START/COPY/SET MODE=FAX ONLY Press to select “EXT.TAM”.
Securing the remote operation for the external telephone answering machine (remote activation ID) Depending on your external telephone answering machine, you can retrieve recorded voice messages from a remote location. Set the remote activation ID code for the answering machine. Important: This ID should be different from the fax activation code (see page 51).
Receiving Faxes Distinctive ring service (ring pattern detection feature) This feature can only be used when you subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your telephone company. For more information on the availability of this service, contact your telephone company before activating this feature.
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Setting the distinctive ring pattern assigned for faxes Select the ring pattern of the facsimile number that is assigned by your telephone company. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then RING DETECTION Press START/COPY/SET MODE=OFF Press to select the ring pattern assigned to the facsimile number.
Receiving Faxes Receiving faxes using an extension telephone When you connect an extension telephone to your unit or on the same line, you can receive fax documents using the extension telephone. You do not have to go to the unit and press Important: Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly.
Changing the fax activation code The fax activation code is used in the following cases; — when receiving faxes using an extension telephone (see page 50). — when receiving a voice message and fax document in one call (see page 47). Important: This code should be different from the remote activation ID (see page 47).
Receiving Faxes Receive polling (retrieving faxes placed on another party’s machine) This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compatible machine. Therefore, you pay for the call, saving the sending party the call charges. Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and that the other party’s machine is ready for your call. Press MENU three times.
Setting the silent detection (receiving faxes from older model facsimiles) This feature allows the unit to activate the fax function automatically when a silent pause longer than 4 seconds is detected in the EXT.TAM mode. Helpful hints: If you wish to receive documents from machines that do not send a fax calling tone, activate this feature. If you use an external telephone answering machine to give greeting messages and record incoming messages on a single cassette tape, deactivate this feature.
Receiving Faxes Setting the friendly reception The friendly reception feature allows you to receive fax documents automatically without pressing START/COPY/SET (see page 40). When this feature is deactivated, you will have to press time you answer a fax call. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP...
Signaling your pager when your unit receives a fax This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then FAX PAGER Press START/COPY/SET MODE=OFF Press to select “ON”.
Copying Making a copy Any transmittable document (see page 33) can be copied. Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 5 sheets) FACE DOWN until a beep tone is heard.
Error messages on printed reports When a problem has occurred, one of the following messages will be printed on the transmission and journal reports (see pages 34 and 35). Communication message Error code 41–72 COMMUNICATION ERROR DOCUMENT JAMMED 53, 54 ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT 59, 70 NO DOCUMENT...
Error Messages Error messages on the LCD display If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display message There is something wrong with the unit. Contact your service personnel. CALL SERVICE The cover is open.
When a function does not work, check here before requesting help General Problem I cannot make and receive calls. I cannot make calls. The unit does not work. The unit does not ring. button does REDIAL/PAUSE not function properly. The receive mode does not function as explained on pages 38 and 39.
Operations Fax transmission Problem I cannot send documents. The other party complains that letters on their received document are distorted. The other party complains that dirty patterns or black lines appear on their received documents. I cannot make an international fax call.
Using an external telephone answering machine in the EXT.TAM mode Problem I cannot receive documents automatically. I cannot receive voice messages. I cannot retrieve recorded voice messages on the answering machine from a remote location. The greeting message on your answering machine is interrupted halfway and the caller cannot leave a voice message.
Jams Clearing a recording paper jam If the unit does not eject any recording paper during reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed. Remove the jammed paper as shown below. Open the cover by pressing the cover open button and remove the recording paper roll. Replace the recording paper roll in the proper direction, and pull the leading edge of the paper approximately 10 cm (4 inches) out of the unit.
When a document you are sending jams If the unit does not release the document during feeding, remove the document as follows. Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. Remove the jammed document carefully. Close the cover securely by pushing down on both corners.
Cleaning Cleaning the document feeder If misfeeding occurs frequently or if dirty patterns or black bands appear on a copied or transmitted document, clean the document feeder. Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. Clean the document feeder rollers, sub roller and rubber flap with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts dry thoroughly.
Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers, and the journal You can print out the following documents. Basic feature list provides you with the current settings of the basic programming features (see page 68). Advanced feature list provides you with the current settings of the advanced programming features (see page 69).
Display Contrast Changing the LCD display contrast Use this feature to adjust the display contrast. NORMAL: (Pre-selected setting) LIGHT: Used when the display contrast is too dark. DARKER: Used when the display contrast is too light. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then LCD CONTRAST...
Resetting the advanced features Use this feature to return the advanced features (see page 69) to their pre-selected settings. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then SET DEFAULT Press START/COPY/SET RESET=NO Press to select “YES”. RESET=YES Press START/COPY/SET RESET OK? If this feature is not required, press Press...
Features Summary Summary of user programmable features Basic features Code Feature & Display Setting the date and time SET DATE & TIME Setting your logo YOUR LOGO Setting your facsimile telephone number YOUR TEL NO. Printing the transmission report TX-REPORT MODE Changing the AUTO RECEIVE setting AUTO RECEIVE Setting the FAX ONLY mode ring count...
Advanced features Code Feature & Display Setting the journal report to print automatically AUTO JOURNAL Sending documents overseas OVERSEAS MODE Sending a fax at a specific time DELAYED SEND Setting the silent fax recognition ring count SILENT FAX RING Setting the distinctive ring pattern RING DETECTION Changing the LCD display contrast LCD CONTRAST...
Specifications Technical data about this product Applicable Lines: Public Switched Telephone Network Document Size: Max. 216 mm (8 Max. 600 mm (23 Effective Scanning Width: 208 mm (8 Printing Paper Size: 216 mm Effective Printing Width: 208 mm (8 Transmission Time *: Approx.