Panasonic KX-FP143HK Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KX-FP143HK
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Compact Plain Paper Fax Operating Instructions KX-FP143HK Model No. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 Location of Controls How to use the operating instructions When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open so that you will find easy reference to the buttons. OPEN...
  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Location of Controls Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. For a description of each button, see page 8. Keys (Listed in alphabetical order) AUTO ANSWER C BROADCAST A CALLER ID B COPY E FAX/START F FLASH L HELP H MENU J MONITOR K...
  • Page 4 L Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear. Copyright: L 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.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Important Instructions 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.
  • Page 6: For Best Performance

    Important Instructions For best performance L Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. L The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration. L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ANSWER} ON ... 29 Using the unit with an answering machine...29 Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine)... 30 4.10 Black list function... 30 5. Duplex Ring Duplex Ring Using with the ring detection feature 31 6.
  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    1. Introduction and Installation 1 Introduction and Installation 1.1 Included accessories Item Power cord Telephone line cord Handset Handset cord Paper tray Ink film Operating instructions Quick installation guide *1 For replacement film, see page 7. Note: L If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. L Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
  • Page 9: Accessory Information

    KX-FA54E *1 We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film for continuous use of your unit. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again. 1. Introduction and Installation...
  • Page 10: Overview

    1. Introduction and Installation Finding the Controls 1.3 Overview 1 Speaker 2 Document guides 3 Paper tray 4 Recording paper support 5 Recording paper entrance 6 Recording paper exit 7 Tension plate 8 Front cover 9 Document exit j Document entrance k Green button (Back cover release button) l Back cover Note:...
  • Page 11: Ink Film

    Installation 1.5 Ink film 1.5.1 Installing the ink film Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. Release the back cover by pushing the green button (1). Open the back cover. Insert the front ink film roll by inserting its blue gear (1) into the left slot of the unit (2).
  • Page 12: Replacing The Ink Film

    See page 7 for accessory information. L We cannot be responsible for any damage to the unit or degradation of print quality which may occur from the use of non-Panasonic replacement film. Important: L Remove the recording paper and the paper tray beforehand, or the paper may misfeed or jam.
  • Page 13: Handset Cord

    1.6 Handset cord Connect the handset cord (1). 1.7 Paper tray Insert the tabs (1) on the paper tray (2) into the slots on the back of the unit (3). 1. Introduction and Installation 1.8 Recording paper The unit can hold up to 30 sheets of 80 g/m paper.
  • Page 14 1. Introduction and Installation Push the tension plate back (1). L If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper, or the paper may jam. Correct Incorrect...
  • Page 15: Preparation

    Connections 2 Preparation 2.1 Connections Connect to [LINE]. Power cord Telephone To a power outlet line cord (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) To a single telephone line jack Caution: L When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.
  • Page 16: Adjusting Volume

    2. Preparation Volume 2.3 Adjusting volume {SET} {A}{B} 2.3.1 Ringer volume 4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle, press {A} or {B}. L If any documents are in the document entrance, you cannot adjust the volume. Confirm that there are no documents in the entrance.
  • Page 17: Your Logo

    Note: L This information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit. L The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month. To correct a mistake Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction.
  • Page 18 2. Preparation Keys Characters P Q R S p U V t W X Y Z w x < > % & ¥ To change capital or lower- case letter. Hyphen button {FLASH} Insert button {MUTE} Delete button {STOP} Note: L To enter another character located on the same number key, press {>} to move the cursor to the next space.
  • Page 19: Your Fax Number

    2.6 Your fax number {STOP} {MENU} {SET} {<}{>} Press {MENU}. SYSTEM SETUP PRESS NAVI.[( )] Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the following. YOUR FAX NO. Press {SET}. L Cursor (|) will appear on the display. NO.=| Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits. NO.=1234567| Example: Press {SET}.
  • Page 20: Telephone

    3. Telephone 3 Telephone Automatic Dialling 3.1 Storing names and telephone numbers into the navigator directory For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory (100 items). L You can also send faxes using the navigator directory (page 25).
  • Page 21: Making A Phone Call Using The Navigator Directory

    3.2 Making a phone call using the navigator directory Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the navigator directory (page 18). L Keep the front cover page open for button locations. Press {>}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired item.
  • Page 22: Viewing And Calling Back Using Caller Information

    3. Telephone – To print manually, see page 52. – To print automatically after every 30 new calls, activate feature #26 (page 36). 3.4 Viewing and calling back using caller information You can easily view caller information and call back. Important: L Calling back will not be possible in the following cases:...
  • Page 23 Display while viewing L When the unit could not receive a name, the display will show “NO NAME RCVD”. L When no calls have been received, the display will show “NO CALLER DATA”. To stop viewing Press {STOP} after step 2 on page 20. 3.4.1 Editing a caller’s telephone number before calling back Press {CALLER ID}.
  • Page 24: Storing Caller Information Into The Navigator Directory

    3. Telephone 3.5 Storing caller information into the navigator directory L Keep the front cover page open for button locations. Important: L This feature is not available in the following cases. – The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.e., * or #). –...
  • Page 25: Fax

    Sending Faxes 4 Fax 4.1 Sending a fax manually {A}{B} {STOP} {REDIAL} {FAX/START} {MONITOR} Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to fit the actual size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN (2) until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document.
  • Page 26: Documents You Can Send

    4. Fax feature, activate feature #04 (page 35). For an explanation of error messages, see page 40. Journal report A journal report provides you with a printed record of the 30 most recent faxes. To print manually, see page 52. To print automatically after every 30 new fax communications, activate feature #22 (page 35).
  • Page 27: Sending A Fax Using The Navigator Directory

    4.3 Sending a fax using the navigator directory Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the navigator directory (page 18). L Keep the front cover page open for button locations. Adjust the width of the document guides to fit the actual size of the document.
  • Page 28: Erasing A Stored Item From The Broadcast Memory

    4. Fax 4.4.3 Erasing a stored item from the broadcast memory Press {>}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display “<BROADCAST>”. Press {MENU}. Press {#}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired item you want to erase. L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}. Press {SET}.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Way To Use Your Fax Machine

    4.5.2 Mostly phone calls Your situation You plan to answer the calls yourself. How to setup Set the fax machine to TEL mode (page 28) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly. How to receive calls You have to answer all calls manually.
  • Page 30: Receiving A Fax Manually - {Auto Answer} Off

    – {AUTO ANSWER} OFF {STOP} {FAX/START} 4.6.1 Activating TEL mode Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following. TEL MODE L The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns OFF. How to receive calls Lift the handset to answer the call.
  • Page 31: Receiving A Fax Automatically - {Auto

    4.7 Receiving a fax automatically – {AUTO ANSWER} ON 4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following. FAX ONLY MODE L The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns ON.
  • Page 32: Receive Polling (Retrieving A Fax Placed On Another Fax Machine)

    L The fax activation code can be changed in feature #41 (page 36). 4.9 Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine) This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compatible machine. Therefore you pay for the call.
  • Page 33: Duplex Ring

    When you subscribe to a duplex ring service, your telephone company will assign you a new fax number and will also tell you the assigned ring pattern. Please complete the following setup on your fax machine to identify the assigned ring pattern. {SET} {MENU} {A}{B} Press {MENU}.
  • Page 34: Copy

    6. Copy 6 Copy Copying 6.1 Making a copy {STOP} {START} {COPY} {>}{A}{B} Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to fit the actual size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN (2) until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document.
  • Page 35 A4 = 210 mm × 297 mm Legal = 216 mm × 356 mm Letter = 216 mm × 279 mm Note: L If the appropriate reduction rate is not selected, the document may be divided and the top of the second sheet will be deleted. L If the image at the bottom of the document is not copied when you copy a document that is the same length as the recording paper, try...
  • Page 36: Programmable Features

    7. Programmable Features 7 Programmable Features Features 7.1 Programming {SET} {MENU} {<}{>}{A}{B} 7.1.1 Programming basic features Press {MENU}. Select the feature you wish to program. Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the desired feature. L The current setting of the feature will be displayed.
  • Page 37: Basic Features

    7.2 Basic features Code #01: Setting the date and time SET DATE & TIME PRESS SET See page 14 for details. Code #02: Setting your logo YOUR LOGO PRESS SET See page 15 for details. Code #03: Setting your fax number YOUR FAX NO.
  • Page 38 7. Programmable Features 9. Enter the transmission start time. 10. Press {SET}. 11. Press {MENU}. Note: L To cancel after programming, press {STOP} then {SET}. Code #26: Setting the Caller ID list to print automatically AUTO CALL. LIST =OFF [±] “ON”: The unit will print the Caller ID list automatically after every 30 new calls (page 19).
  • Page 39 Code #46: Setting friendly reception FRIENDLY RCV [±] To receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep). “ON” (default): You do not have to press {FAX/START} for fax reception. “OFF”: You have to press {FAX/START} for fax reception.
  • Page 40: Direct Commands For Programming Features

    7. Programmable Features 7.4 Direct commands for programming features You can also select the desired setting by directly entering the program code (# and a 2-digit number) and direct command. For more details on the features, see page 35 to page 37.
  • Page 41 7. Programmable Features {#}{4}{6} Friendly reception – {1}: “ON” (default) – {2}: “OFF” {#}{5}{8} Original mode – {1}: “NORMAL” (default) – {2}: “LIGHT” – {3}: “DARKER” {#}{6}{8} ECM selection – {1}: “ON” (default) – {2}: “OFF” {#}{7}{6} Connecting tone – {1}: “ON” (default) –...
  • Page 42: Help

    L The document was not fed into the unit properly. Re-insert it and try again. OTHER FAX NOT RESPONDING L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The document was not fed properly. Re- insert the document and try again.
  • Page 43 OPEN CABINET CHECK FILM SLACK OPEN CABINET CHECK FILM TYPE L Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film (page 7). L The ink film is empty. Replace the ink film with a new one (page 10). L The ink film is not installed. Install it (page 9).
  • Page 44: When A Function Does Not Work, Check Here

    L The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections. L If you connected the fax machine through a computer modem, connect the fax machine directly to a telephone line jack. I cannot make calls.
  • Page 45: Fax – Receiving

    L The telephone line cord is connected to the [EXT] jack on the unit. Connect to the [LINE] jack (page 13). L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The other party’s machine is not a fax machine.
  • Page 46: Using An Answering Machine

    The printing quality is poor. Please do not reuse the ink film! Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 7 for further details. L The thermal head is dirty. Clean it (page 50).
  • Page 47: Recording Paper Jams

    L The unit is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. L Fax transmission and reception will be interrupted. L If delayed transmission (feature #25, page 35) is programmed and the start time is passed during a power failure, transmission will be attempted soon after power is...
  • Page 48 8. Help Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. Release the back cover by pushing the green button (1). Open the back cover. Remove the jammed recording paper (1). Turn the blue gear (1) in the direction of the arrow until the ink film is tight (2).
  • Page 49 Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the notched area at both ends (1). Close the front cover securely. Install the paper tray (page 11), then insert the recording paper (page 11). 8.4.2 When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly The display will show the following.
  • Page 50: Document Jams - Sending

    8. Help 8.5 Document jams – sending Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. Remove the jammed document carefully (1). Close the front cover securely. Note: L Do not pull out the jammed paper forcibly before opening the front cover. Cleaning 8.6 Recording paper feeder cleaning...
  • Page 51: Document Feeder/Scanner Glass Cleaning

    Open the recording paper feeder cover (1). Clean the recording paper feeder roller (1) with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts dry thoroughly. Caution: L Do not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues. Close the covers (see steps 8 and 9 on page 47).
  • Page 52: Thermal Head Cleaning

    8. Help Caution: L Do not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues. Close the front cover securely. Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord. 8.8 Thermal head cleaning If smudges or black/white lines appear on a copied/received document, check whether there is dust on the thermal head.
  • Page 53 Remove the ink film (1). Clean the thermal head (1) with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let it dry thoroughly. Caution: L To prevent a malfunction due to static electricity, do not use a dry cloth and do not touch the thermal head directly.
  • Page 54: General Information

    9. General Information 9 General Information Printed Reports 9.1 Reference lists and reports 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 (page 35 to page 37).
  • Page 55: Technical Data About This Product

    Specifications 9.2 Technical data about this product 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: 202 mm Transmission time Approx. 12 s/page (ECM-MMR) Scanning density: Horizontal: 8 pels/mm Vertical: 3.85 lines/mm –...
  • Page 56 9. General Information Paper specifications Recording paper size: Recording paper weight: Note for recording paper: L 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 –...
  • Page 57: Index

    10. Index 10.1 Index # #01 Date and time: 14 #02 Your logo: 15 #03 Your fax number: 17 #04 Sending report: 23, 35 #06 FAX ring setting: 35 #13 Dialling mode: 35 #17 Ringer pattern: 35 #22 Journal report: 24, 35 #23 Overseas mode: 35 #25 Delayed transmission: 35 #26 Caller ID list: 36...
  • Page 58 10. Index Sending: 23, 35 Setup: 52 Telephone number: 52 Reset (Feature #80): 37 Resolution: 23, 32 Ringer pattern (Feature #17): 35 Ring setting FAX ONLY (Feature #06): 35 S Sending faxes Broadcast: 26 From memory: 23 Manually: 23 Navigator directory: 25 Sending report (Feature #04): 23, 35 Storing Broadcast: 25...
  • Page 62 Shun Hing Technology Co., Ltd. 9th Floor, Peninsula Centre, 67 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong Web site: http://www.panasonic.oa.com.hk Manufacturer: Panasonic Communications (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. PLO No.1, Kawasan Perindustrian Senai, KB No. 104, 81400 Senai, Negeri Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia Global web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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