Panasonic KX-FT33HK Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic KX-FT33HK Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-FT33HK Operating Instructions Manual

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KX-FT34HK
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Quick Start Personal Facsimile Model No. To get started, KX-FT33HK please read the Quick Start section. KX-FT34HK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Printed in Japan PFQX1220ZA KW0898EN0...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Power cord ....1 pc. Handset cord ....1 pc. If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
  • Page 5: Accessory Order Information

    Accessory order information Use the following types of recording paper for replacement. Model No. 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    To install the recording paper ......8 Quick To connect the unit ........9 Start To make a voice call .
  • Page 7 Receiving Faxes Fax/Copy Copying Error Messages Help Operations Jams Cleaning Print Reports General Information Display Contrast Original Mode Reset Specifications Features Summary Index Quick Start Selecting the way to receive calls ....38 TEL mode (answering all calls manually) .
  • Page 8: To Install The Recording Paper

    Quick Start To install the recording paper Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. Install a recording paper roll. Insert the leading edge of the paper into the opening above the thermal head and pull it out of the unit. Close the cover securely by pushing down on both corners.
  • Page 9: To Connect The Unit

    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.
  • Page 10: To Make A Voice Call

    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. –...
  • Page 11: To Send Faxes

    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.
  • Page 12: To Receive Faxes

    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.
  • Page 13: To Make A Copy

    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 10 sheets) –...
  • Page 14: Location

    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). –...
  • Page 15: Finding The Controls

    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.
  • Page 16: Overview

    Finding the Controls Overview Paper stacker Document entrance Document guide(s) Document feeder tray Document exit Cover open button – 16 –...
  • Page 17: Installing The Recording Paper

    Installing the recording paper Open the cover by pressing the cover open button and install the recording paper roll. incorrect correct If the paper is secured with glue or tape, cut approximately 15 cm (6 inches) from the beginning of the roll. Insert the leading edge of the paper into the opening above the thermal head and pull it out of the unit.
  • Page 18: Connections

    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. – 18 – Dialing mode switch: Set to TONE.
  • Page 19: Programming The Date And Time, Your Name And Facsimile Telephone Number

    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...
  • Page 20: Setting Your Logo

    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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Setting Your Facsimile Telephone Number

    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 “+”.
  • Page 23: Adjusting Volumes

    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.
  • Page 24: Making A Voice Call Manually

    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.
  • Page 25: Tone, Flash And Pause Buttons

    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.
  • Page 26: Storing Names And Telephone Numbers In The Easy Dial Directory

    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.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29: Making A Voice Call Using The Easy Dial Directory

    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.
  • Page 30: Talking To The Caller After Fax Transmission Or Reception

    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...
  • Page 31: Sending Faxes Manually

    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 10 sheets) until a beep tone is heard. Display: Press repeatedly to select the RESOLUTION desired setting, if necessary (see the bottom of this page).
  • Page 32: Sending Faxes Using The Easy Dial Directory

    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.
  • Page 33: Documents You Can Send

    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...
  • Page 34: Printing The Transmission Report

    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.
  • Page 35: Setting The Journal Report To Print Automatically

    Setting the journal report to print automatically This feature prints a journal report automatically after every 35 new fax communications. After printing, only 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.
  • Page 36: Delayed Transmission (Sending A Fax At A Specific Time)

    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.
  • Page 37: Sending Documents Overseas

    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...
  • Page 38: Receiving Faxes

    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.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40: Tel Mode (Answering All Calls Manually)

    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.
  • Page 41: Fax Only Mode (All Calls Are Received As Faxes)

    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).
  • Page 42: Tel/Fax Mode (Receiving Voice Calls With Rings And Fax Calls Without Rings)

    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.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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:...
  • Page 45: Ext.tam Mode (Using With An External Telephone Answering Machine)

    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.
  • Page 46 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”.
  • Page 47: Receiving A Voice Message And Fax Document In One Call

    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).
  • Page 48: Receiving With A Duplex Ring Service

    Receiving Faxes Receiving with a duplex ring service This feature can only be used when you subscribe to a duplex ring service from your telephone company. For more information on the availability of this service, contact your telephone company before setting this feature to ON. What is a duplex ring service? A duplex ring service will give you an additional telephone number on a single telephone line, having a different ringing pattern (single bell).
  • Page 49 Setting the ring pattern detection Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then RING DETECTION Press START/COPY/SET MODE=OFF Press to select “ON”. MODE=ON If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. Press START/COPY/SET The unit will print an information list. SETUP ITEM [ Press MENU...
  • Page 50: Receiving Faxes Using An Extension Telephone

    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.
  • Page 51: Changing The Fax Activation Code

    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).
  • Page 52: Receive Polling (Retrieving Faxes Placed On Another Party's Machine)

    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 three times.
  • Page 53: Setting The Silent Detection (Receiving Faxes From Older Model Facsimiles)

    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.
  • Page 54: Setting The Friendly Reception

    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...
  • Page 55: Signaling Your Pager When Your Unit Receives A Fax

    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”.
  • Page 56: Copying

    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 10 sheets) FACE DOWN until a beep tone is heard.
  • Page 57: Error Messages

    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...
  • Page 58: Error Messages On The Lcd Display

    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.
  • Page 59: Operations

    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.
  • Page 60: Fax Transmission

    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.
  • Page 61: If A Power Failure Occurs

    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.
  • Page 62: Jams

    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. Then press the blue lever to release the paper cutter and remove the recording paper roll.
  • Page 63: When A Document You Are Sending Jams

    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.
  • Page 64: Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 65: Print Reports

    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 70). Advanced feature list provides you with the current settings of the advanced programming features (see page 71).
  • Page 66: Setting The Caller List To Print Automatically (Kx-Ft34 Only)

    Print Reports Setting the caller list to print automatically (KX-FT34 only) This unit will automatically print a caller list after every 20 calls. After printing, the caller list will still remain in memory and the oldest communication will be erased when a new communication is received. Press MENU Display:...
  • Page 67: 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...
  • Page 68: Reset

    Reset Resetting the advanced features Use this feature to return the advanced features (see page 71) 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...
  • Page 69: 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 x max. 30 m (8 Effective Printing Width: 208 mm (8 Transmission Time *: Approx.
  • Page 70: Summary Of User Programmable Features

    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...
  • Page 71 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 (KX-FT34 only) Setting the caller list to print automatically AUTO CALL. LIST Setting the silent fax recognition ring count SILENT FAX RING Setting the ring pattern detection...
  • Page 72: Index

    Index Index Accessories ......4 Advanced feature list ....65 Advanced features .
  • Page 73 TEL mode......38, 40 TEL/FAX mode..... . . 38, 42 TEL/FAX ring count .
  • Page 74 Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan...

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