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Panasonic KX-FM131CX Operating Instructions Manual

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Quick Start
Compact Plain Paper FAX
Model No.
KX-FP105BX
To get started,
please read the
KX-FP105CX
Quick Start section
(p. 4 – 11).
Multi-Function Plain Paper FAX
Model No.
KX-FM131BX
KX-FM131CX
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
The pictured model is KX-FP105.
Please read these Operating Instructions
before using the unit and save for future
reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    KX-FP105CX Quick Start section (p. 4 – 11). Multi-Function Plain Paper FAX Model No. KX-FM131BX KX-FM131CX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The pictured model is KX-FP105. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This product combines various facsimile and telephone 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: Recording Paper

    Quick Start Installation Before installation Remove the shipping tape. Shipping tape Paper tray (p. 24) Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots on the back of the unit. A4 paper guides Install the A4 paper guides. Paper stacker Remove the shipping tape and install paper stacker.

  • Page 5: Handset Cord

    Connections For further details, see page 28. Quick Start EXT jack is only for KX-FP105. To connect an answering machine, remove the stopper with your finger and connect the cord to the EXT jack. Handset cord Connect to the unit. Connect to the handset.
  • Page 6 Quick Start Voice calls - making/answering Voice calls - making Lift the handset. Dial the number. When finished talking, replace the handset. For further details, see page 34. If you are having trouble, see page 112. Voice calls - answering When the unit rings, lift the handset.
  • Page 7 Faxes - sending/receiving Faxes - sending Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Dial the fax number. Press START/SET/COPY For further details, see page 44.
  • Page 8 Quick Start Faxes - receiving 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/SET/COPY Replace the handset. For further details, see page 62. You can select the way to receive calls according to your needs.
  • Page 9 Copying Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Make sure the handset is on the cradle. Press START/SET/COPY Enter the number of copies.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Operating the answering device Setting the unit to receive voice and fax messages automatically AUTO ANSWER Press The AUTO ANSWER light comes on. AUTO ANSWER TAD/FAX ON Make sure the display shows the following message. TAD/FAX MODE If the display does not show this message, the setting needs to be changed to the TAD/FAX mode (p.

  • Page 11: Listening To Recorded Messages

    Listening to recorded messages When the PLAY MESSAGES indicator flashes Press PLAY MESSAGES The new recorded messages will be played. When the PLAY MESSAGES indicator lights Press PLAY MESSAGES All messages will be played. For further details, see page 95. Erasing recorded messages Erasing a specific message Press...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Accessories Initial Preparation Help Button Finding the Controls Setup Volumes Making and Answering Calls Telephone One-Touch Dial EASY DIAL Voice Contact Sending Faxes Fax/Copy Table of Contents Included accessories ......15 Accessory order information .
  • Page 13 Receiving Faxes Fax/Copy Copying Setup Answering Device Greeting (KX-FM131 only) Playing Messages Recording Remote Operation Options Setting the unit to receive calls ....58 TEL mode (answering all calls manually) .
  • Page 14 Error Messages Help Operations Jams Ink Film Cleaning Print Reports General Information Fax Voice Guidance Display Contrast Original Mode Reset Specifications Index Features Summary Reports ........110 Display .

  • Page 15: Accessories

    The film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the film again. Handset ..1 Handset cord . . . 1 A4 paper guides . . 2 Panasonic PC software for KX-FM131 (CD-ROM) ..1 (Left)

  • Page 16: Help Function

    Help Button Help function For KX-FP105 You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. Press HELP Display: PRESS[ Press until the desired item is displayed. The following items are available. 1. How to program your unit 1.HOW TO SET UP 2.
  • Page 17 For KX-FM131 You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. Press HELP Display: PRESS[ Press until the desired item is displayed. The following items are available. 1. How to send faxes with the voice guide 1.SEND GUIDE 2. How to program your unit 2.HOW TO SET UP 3.

  • Page 18: Finding The Controls

    Finding the Controls Location For KX-FP105 To scan and store a document into memory, and then transmit or copy the stored document (p. 52, 88). To adjust volumes (p. 33). To select feature settings during programming. To print a quick reference (p.
  • Page 19 For transmission to multiple stations (p. 53–55). For the One-Touch Dial (p. 38, 39, 45). Command keys (p. 31) AUTO ANSWER FAX ON BROADCAST BROADCAST HYPHEN SECRET BROADCAST NAME/TEL NO. INSERT LOWER DIRECTORY SEARCH MENU PROGRAM COLLATE BACK DOWN ZOOM To search for a stored name (p.
  • Page 20 Finding the Controls Location For KX-FM131 To scan and store a document into memory, and then transmit or copy the stored document (p. 52, 88). To adjust volumes (p. 33). To select feature settings during programming. To print a quick reference (p.
  • Page 21 To record your own greeting messages (p. 92). To record memo messages or telephone conversations (p. 98). To erase recorded messages (p. 96). To erase your own greeting messages (p. 93). To play recorded messages (p. 95). For transmission to multiple stations (p. 53–55). For the One-Touch Dial (p.

  • Page 22: Overview

    Finding the Controls Overview Document entrance Microphone (KX-FM131 only) To talk with the other party when using the speakerphone. To record greeting messages and memo messages. Paper stacker * The pictured model is KX-FP105. Note: The document and recording paper will be ejected from the front of the unit. Install the unit on a desk or floor with a smooth surface and do not place anything in front of the unit.

  • Page 23: Setup

    Before installation Remove the shipping tape. Open the cover by pressing the cover open button. Lift the film cartridge, remove the leaflet and replace the film cartridge. Close the cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends. Setup Shipping tape Cover open...

  • Page 24: Paper Tray

    Setup Paper tray Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots on the back of the unit. Do not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed by a wall etc. A4 paper guides When using A4 size paper you need to install the guides for it.

  • Page 25: Paper Stacker

    Paper stacker Remove the shipping tape from the paper stacker. Lift the front of the unit and hold the aluminum sheet up to prevent it being bent by the paper stacker while inserting the paper stacker into the side slots. Confirm that the paper stacker is locked into the center slots and slide back.

  • Page 26: Recording Paper

    Setup Using legal size paper Press the dotted area on the paper stacker extender. Open the paper stacker extender. Recording paper A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m may use 60 g/m to 90 g/m (16 lb.
  • Page 27 Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while inserting the paper. The height of the stack of the paper should not exceed the upper limit on the paper tray, otherwise the paper may jam or multi-feed. The paper should not be over the tab. If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper or the paper may jam.

  • Page 28: Connections

    Setup Connections Connect the handset cord. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. To the power outlet (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) To the single telephone line Note: When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. If you want to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 63 (KX-FP105 only).

  • Page 29: Date And Time, Your Logo And Facsimile Telephone Number

    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 MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP...

  • Page 30: Setting Your Logo

    Setup Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or name. Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then YOUR LOGO Press START/SET/COPY LOGO= Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, by using the dial keypad. See next page for details. Example: Bill 1.
  • Page 31 To select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below. Keys HYPHEN key (To insert a hyphen.) INSERT key (To insert one character or one space.) Delete key (To delete a character.) STOP key (To move the cursor to the left.) key (To move the cursor to the right.)

  • Page 32: Setting Your Facsimile Telephone Number

    Setup Setup Setting your facsimile telephone number Press MENU Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then YOUR FAX NO. Press START/SET/COPY NO.= Enter your facsimile telephone number up to 20 digits using the dial keypad. Example: NO.=1234567 Press START/SET/COPY SETUP ITEM [ Press MENU Note:...

  • Page 33: Volumes

    Adjusting volumes Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle, press To turn the ringer off: 1. Press repeatedly until the following message is displayed. Display: RINGER OFF= OK? YES: PRESS SET 2. Press START/SET/COPY To turn the ringer back on, press While the ringer volume is set to off: The display will show the following message.

  • Page 34: Making And

    Making and Answering Calls Voice calls - making 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, speak with the handset. When finished talking, replace the handset. Helpful hints: For KX-FP105 You can press...

  • Page 35: Voice Calls - Answering

    Voice calls - answering When the unit rings, lift the handset. When finished talking, replace the handset. Helpful hint: You can press DIGITAL SP-PHONE the handset (KX-FM131 only). To mute your voice to the other party 1. Press HANDSET MUTE MUTE telephone conversation using the handset.

  • Page 36: Telephone

    Making and Answering Calls TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons TONE button TONE ( ) button is used for rotary pulse dial services and allows you to temporarily change from pulse to tone mode during a dialing operation. When you hang up, the unit will automatically return to pulse mode.

  • Page 37: Dialing Mode (Touch Tone Or Pulse)

    Dialing mode (touch tone or pulse) This feature is set to “TONE” as a pre-selected setting. If you cannot dial, change the dialing mode setting to “PULSE” by following the instructions below. MENU Press Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press , then DIALING MODE Press START/SET/COPY...

  • Page 38: One-Touch Dial

    One-Touch Dial Storing names and telephone numbers in the One-Touch Dial The unit’s memory allows you to use the One-Touch Dial for rapid access to your most frequently dialed numbers. 6 stations are available. One-Touch Dial keys 1, 2 or 3 can be used as One-Touch Dial keys (DIAL MODE) or as broadcast keys (BROADCAST).

  • Page 39: Making A Voice Call Using The One-Touch Dial

    Making a voice call using the One-Touch Dial Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the One-Touch Dial (p. 38). Llift the handset. Display: TEL= Check that there are no documents in the document feeder tray. For stations 1–3 Press the desired One-Touch Dial key.

  • Page 40: Easy Dial

    EASY DIAL Storing names and telephone numbers in the EASY DIAL directory For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit also provides a EASY DIAL directory (100 stations) in addition to the One-Touch Dial. Press DIRECTORY PROGRAM Display: PRESS STATION USE EASY DIAL Rotate EASY DIAL...

  • Page 41: Editing A Stored Name And Number

    Editing a stored name and number Rotate EASY DIAL until the desired name is displayed. Example: Mary Press DIRECTORY PROGRAM EDIT= Press to select “EDIT”. NAME=Mary If you do not need to edit the name, go to step 5. Edit the name by following the instructions on page 31.

  • Page 42: Making A Voice Call Using The Easy Dial Directory

    EASY DIAL Making a voice call using the EASY DIAL directory Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 40). Rotate EASY DIAL until the desired name is displayed. Example: Lisa Llift the handset. The unit will start dialing automatically.

  • Page 43: Voice Contact

    You can talk to the other party on 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 fax machine is equipped with a voice contact feature. Initiating voice contact...

  • Page 44: Sending Faxes

    Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 15 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document.

  • Page 45: Sending A Fax Using The One-Touch Dial

    Sending a fax using the One-Touch Dial Before using this feature, program the desired names and fax numbers into the One-Touch Dial (p. 38). Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 15 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document.

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