Panasonic KX-FP181E manual

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Operating Instructions Compact Plain Paper F AX Model No. KX-FP181E Compact Plain Paper F AX with T elephone Answering System Model No. KX-FP185E The pictured model is KX-FP181. This model is only designed to be used in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[...]

Simply , follow these instructions: 1. Please fill in the section below in block capitals and in ink. 2. Fax this form to 08701 583250 and we will fax back to confirm receipt of your details. Please allow 14 working days for this. In addition, we will also send you information of our maintenance contracts. IMPORT ANT W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION PLEASE [...]

Fax to 08701 583250 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is in addition to and does not in any way af fect any statutory or other right of consumer purchasers. This warranty relates only to product used within Mainland Great Britain, please refer to your dealer for warranty information relating to use elsewhere within the United Kingdom. 2. This p[...]

KX-FP181 Available Available Not available Available KX-FP185 Facsimile, T elephone and Copier Answering Device Features Model 2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. W elcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This product combines various facsimile and telephone features to provide you with more efficient of fice or home use. By util[...]

3 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. Unplug this unit from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or[...]

4 T able of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 Help Error Messages Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Operations When a function does not work, check here before requesting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 rolls – 216 mm x 50 m Included accessories ! Mains lead ...............1 T elephone line cord ...1 Recording paper load ..1 ● If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. ● The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice. ● Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and [...]

7 Help Button Help function ! Y ou can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. 1 Press . Display: 2 Rotate until the desired item is displayed. EASY DIAL ROTATE & SET HELP ■ For KX-FP181 1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number 2. How to program the features 3. How to store names in the EASY DIAL directory and how to [...]

8 Finding the Controls ■ For KX-FP181 Location ! IQ-FAX TON E C B A F E D L K J O N M V U T Z Y X W R E P O I H G S R Q P MO NI TOR REDI A L / P AUSE RECALL ST AR T FA X STOP DIRECTORY PROGRAM MENU SE T HE L P VOLU ME C O L L AT E RESOLUTION QUICK SCAN MUTE B A C K MEMORY% ON SEARCH AUTO ANSWER F W D C B A F E D L K J O N M V U T Z Y X W I H G S [...]

9 Finding the Controls ■ For KX-FP185 C O L L AT E RECALL SEARCH ● To redial the last number dialed (p. 18, 31). ● To insert a pause during dialling (p. 19). ● To store or edit names and telephone numbers (p. 20, 22). ● For quick playback (p. 56). ● For speakerphone operation. ● To use the recall feature (p. 19) ● To record your own[...]

10 Finding the Controls / Setup Removing the information leaflet ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. 2 Remove and read the information leaflet. 3 Close the front cover securely . Information leaflet Front cover Centre part Note: ● The document will be ejected from the front of the unit. Install the unit on a desk or floor with[...]

11 Setup Note for recording paper: ● A void paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper used for resumes. ● Do not use different types or thicknesses of paper at the same time. This may cause a paper jam. ● A void extremely smooth or shiny paper that is highly textured. ● A void paper that is[...]

12 Setup Connections ! To B.T. socket Telephone line cord Mains lead Handset cord To Household Mains Supply (220–240 V, 50 Hz) Connect to “LINE”. 1 Connect the handset cord. 2 Connect the telephone line cord. 3 Connect the mains lead. ● When the power is turned on for the first time, the unit will print some basic information. Note: ● Whe[...]

13 Setup Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number ! Y ou should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number . This information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit. Setting the date and time Fax Correspondence Your logo Your facsimile telephone number Date and time FROM : Panasonic Fax Examp[...]

14 Setup / SET MENU STOP Display MUTE (Insert) (Hyphen) (Delete) RECALL EASY DIAL 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad. See next page for details. Example: Bill 1. Press twice. Cursor 2. Press six times. 3. Press six times. 4. Press to move the cursor to the next space and press[...]

15 Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RECALL STOP MUTE Keys Characters Hyphen button (T o insert a hyphen.) Insert button (T o insert one character or one space.) Delete button (T o delete a character .) key (T o move the cursor to the left.) key (T o move the cursor to the right.) T o enter another character using the same number key , move the cursor to t[...]

16 Setup Setting your facsimile telephone number 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Enter your facsimile telephone number , up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad. Example: 5 Press . 6 Press . MENU SETUP ITEM [ ] SET NO.=1234567 NO.= SET YOUR FAX NO. 0 3 1.SYSTEM SET UP MENU / SET MENU STOP Display (Hyphen) (Delete) RECALL EASY DIAL No[...]

17 V olumes Adjusting volumes ! Ringer volume 4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle , press or . ■ T o turn the ringer off: 1. Press repeatedly until the following message is displayed. Display: 2. Press . ● T o turn the ringer back on, press . ■ While the ringer volume is set to off: The display will show the f[...]

18 Making and Answering Calls 1 Press / or lift the handset. 2 Dial the telephone number . Example: ● If you misdial, hang up and dial again. 3 When the other party answers, talk into the microphone (KX-FP185) or speak with the handset. 4 When finished talking, press (KX-FP185) or replace the handset. DIGITAL SP-PHONE TEL=2345678 DIGITAL SP-PHONE[...]

19 Making and Answering Calls RECALL REDIAL / PAUSE RECALL and P AUSE buttons ! Note: ● P AUSE can be stored into a telephone number in the EASY DIAL directory . RECALL button (to use the recall feature ) is used to access special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Contact your telephone company business office for details. RECAL[...]

20 EASY DIAL Storing names and telephone numbers in the EASY DIAL directory ! For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides a EASY DIAL directory (100 stations). 1 Press . Display: 2 Rotate until the following is displayed. 3 Enter the name, up to 10 characters, by following the instructions on the next page. Example: 4 Press . [...]

21 EASY DIAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RECALL STOP MUTE Keys Characters Hyphen button (T o insert a hyphen.) Insert button (T o insert one character or one space.) Delete button (T o delete a character .) key (T o move the cursor to the left.) key (T o move the cursor to the right.) T o enter another character using the same number key , move the cursor [...]

1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 2 Press . 3 Press to select “DELETE”. ● T o cancel erasing, press . 4 Press . ● The stored name and number are deleted. DELETED SET STOP YES:SET/NO:STOP DELETE OK? EDIT= DELETE=# DIRECTORY PROGRAM Smith EASY DIAL STOP DIRECTORY PROGRAM Display (KX-FP185 only) EASY DIAL ERASE SET Erasing[...]

23 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. 20). 1 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 2 Press / or lift the handset. ● The unit will start dialling automatically . 3 When the other party answers, talk into the m[...]

24 Caller ID (KX-FP185 only) Caller ID service from your phone company ! This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company . T o use this feature, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. How Caller ID is displayed Set the following ring count settings to 2 or more rings beforehand. — F AX ring count and T[...]

25 Caller ID (KX-FP185 only) The unit will store caller information of up to 30 calls (Caller ID list). — T o print the Caller ID list manually , see page 85. — This list will be printed out automatically after every 30 new calls. This feature is set to “ON” as a default with feature #26 (p. 67). If you select “OFF”, the unit will not p[...]

1 Press . Example: Display: 2 Rotate until the desired telephone number (or name) is displayed. Example: ● T o confirm the name, press or repeatedly . 3 Press or lift the handset. ● The unit will start dialling automatically . ● T o send a fax – insert the document F ACE DOWN and press . See pages 30 and 31 for details. FAX START DIGITAL SP[...]

27 Caller ID (KX-FP185 only) SET CALLER ID SEARCH DIRECTORY PROGRAM Display EASY DIAL Storing caller information in the EASY DIAL directory ! Y ou can store caller information (telephone number and name) in the EASY DIAL directory . Important: ● This feature is not available in the following cases. — The telephone number includes data other tha[...]

28 Caller ID (KX-FP185 only) 1 Press three times. Display: 2 Press . 3 Press . ● T o cancel erasing, press , then . 4 Press . 5 Press to exit the program. STOP ERASE COMPLETED SET MENU STOP ERASE ALL OK? SET CALL LIST ERASE SET 3.CALLER SET UP MENU SET STOP Display MENU Erasing caller information ! Erasing specific caller information STOP CALLER [...]

29 V oice Contact 1 Press / while transmitting or receiving documents. Display: ● Y our unit will call the other party with a distinctive ring. ● When the other party answers, your unit will emit a distinctive ring. 2 Press (KX-FP185) or lift the handset to start talking. DIGITAL SP-PHONE VOICE STANDBY DIGITAL SP-PHONE MONITOR Handset FACE DOWN[...]

30 Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually/using the EASY DIAL directory ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 10 pages) F ACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Display: 3 If necessary , press repeatedly to select the desired setting (see below). RESOLUTIO[...]

31 Sending Faxes 600 mm Paper width Minimum size 128 mm 128 mm Maximum size 216 mm 208 mm Effective scanning area 4 mm Scanned area 216 mm Documents you can send Document weight Single sheet: 45 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 Multiple sheets: 60 g /m 2 to 80 g /m 2 Note: ● Remove clips, staples or other similar fastening objects. ● Check that ink, paste o[...]

32 Sending Faxes Reports for confirmation T o confirm the communication results, the following reports are available. Sending report This report will provide you with a printed record of transmission results. T o change the setting, see feature #04 on page 65. 01 2345678 06'51 SND 10(02,04,05) COMMUNICATION ERROR 43 20 Jan. 2000 09:19 YOUR LOG[...]

33 Sending Faxes 1 Insert the document F ACE DOWN. ● If necessary , press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 30). 2 Enter the fax number using the dial keypad or . 3 Press . ● The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory . After storing all of the pages, the unit will transmit the document. ● The amount of memory u[...]

34 Sending Faxes 1 Insert the document F ACE DOWN. ● If necessary , press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 30). 2 Rotate until the following is displayed. Display: 3 Press . 4 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 5 Press . ● T o program other stations, repeat steps 4 and 5 (up to 20 stations). 6 Press after programmi[...]

35 Sending Faxes Programming the stations in the broadcast memory 1 Press twice. Display: 2 Press . 3 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 4 Press . ● T o program other stations, repeat steps 3 and 4 (up to 20 stations). 5 Press after programming all of the desired stations. 6 Press to exit the program. STOP PRESS DIR.PROG. USE EA[...]

36 Sending Faxes Adding a new station in the broadcast memory 1 Rotate until the following is displayed. Display: 2 Press . 3 Press to select “ADD”. 4 Rotate until the desired name is displayed. Example: 5 Press . Example: ● T o add other stations, repeat steps 4 and 5 (up to 20 stations). 6 Press to exit the program. DIRECTORY PROGRAM Nikki [...]

37 Sending Faxes Sending to pre-programmed parties in the broadcast memory The same document will be sent to the specific parties whose numbers are stored in broadcast memory . The fax memory capacity for transmission is approx. 25 pages based on the ITU-T No. 1 T est Chart in standard resolution (p. 86). 1 Insert the document F ACE DOWN. ● If ne[...]

Y ou want to receive all voice and fax calls automatically . Y ou have a separate telephone line just for faxes. is Mike... Hi, this 38 Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive faxes ! F AX ONL Y mode (p. 41) Set feature #77 to “F AX ONL Y” (p. 71). T urn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing . AUTO ANSWER When receiving calls: All incoming calls will [...]

Y ou plan to answer the calls yourself. Y ou want to answer the voice call yourself and receive fax calls without rings. 39 Receiving Faxes W ith PC If you have a computer attached to the same telephone line, see page 43. Other options TEL/F AX mode (p. 44) Set feature #77 to “TEL/F AX” (p. 71). T urn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing . AUTO ANSWER TE[...]

40 Receiving Faxes 1 When the unit rings, press (KX-FP185) or lift the handset to answer the call. 2 When: — document reception is required, — a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or — no sound is heard, press . 3 Replace the handset. ● The unit will start fax reception. CONNECTING..... FAX START DIGITAL SP-PHONE Handset STOP AUTO ANSWE[...]

41 Receiving Faxes Display AUTO ANSWER If you have a telephone line just for faxes, we recommend the following setup. Example: One telephone line is used for voice calls and a separate telephone line for faxes. F AX ONL Y mode ! (all calls are received as faxes) 1 Set feature #77 to “F AX ONL Y” (p. 71). 2 If the arrow ( ▼ ) is not shown on t[...]

42 Receiving Faxes Remove the stopper with your finger and connect the cord to the EXT jack. Telephone line cord (not included) Extension telephone adaptor (not included) Stopper Answering machine (not included) 1 Connect the answering machine. Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine Note: ● We recommend you keep the greeting message [...]

43 Receiving Faxes Wall jack EXT Wall jack Computer Fax machine (KX-FP181 only) Answering machine (KX-FP181 only, not included) How the fax machine and answering machine work Receiving voice calls The answering machine will record voice messages automatically . Receiving fax calls The fax machine will receive documents automatically when the machin[...]

44 Receiving Faxes TEL/F AX mode ! (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls without rings when you are near the unit) Voice call Fax calling tone* A call is received. The fax machine will automatically receive documents without ringing. Answer the call. ● If the call is not answered: – This message will be played.** (K X -F P1 8 5 o nl y[...]

Ring Ring Voice call Fax calling tone* A call is received. The fax machine will automatically receive documents without ringing. The fax machine will not ring but the extension telephone will ring twice. TEL / FAX delayed ring count ● The call is connected. Hello! T o send a fax, start transmission. T o speak with someone, please wait. This messa[...]

46 Receiving Faxes When you are not in, and the AUTO ANSWER mode of your unit is set to off (TEL mode), you can turn the AUTO ANSWER mode on from a remote location using a touch tone telephone. AUTO ANSWER mode: — F AX ONL Y mode — TEL/F AX mode — T AD/F AX mode (KX-FP185 only) ■ For KX-FP181 1. Call your unit and wait for 10 rings. ● Y o[...]

47 Receiving Faxes Extension telephone ! To the EXT jack or same line Extension telephone Note: ● Y ou can change the fax activation code in feature #41 (p. 68). If you use the fax machine with an extension telephone, you can receive fax documents using the extension telephone. Y ou do not have to press on the fax machine. Important: ● Use a to[...]

48 Receiving Faxes 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. Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and that the other party’ s machine is ready for your call. 1 For KX-FP181 Press three times. Displ[...]

49 Receiving Faxes Pager call ! This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives an incoming voice message (KX-FP185 only) or a fax document. 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . For KX-FP181: For KX-FP185: 3 Press . 4 Rotate to select “ON”. ● If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. 5 Press . 6 Enter your pag[...]

50 Copying Making a copy ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 10 pages) F ACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Display: ● Make sure the handset is on the cradle. ● If necessary , press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 30). 3 Press . ?[...]

51 Copying Note: ● If the appropriate reduction rate is not programmed, the document may be divided and the top of the second sheet will be deleted. ● If the image at the bottom of the document is not copied when you copy a document as long as the recording paper , try 92% or 86%. T o enlarge a document Select “200%” or “150%” by pressi[...]

52 Setup (KX-FP185 only) T AD/F AX mode ! (using the built-in answering device and receiving voice and fax calls automatically) Setting up the voice and fax message reception When the T AD/F AX mode is set, the unit will work as a fax machine and/or answering device. If a fax call is detected, the unit will automatically receive the fax. If a voice[...]

53 Greeting (KX-FP185 only) The unit has pre-recorded greeting messages. Depending on the situation, one of the following messages will be played to the caller . For your own greeting message, see page 54. ■ When the unit is ready to receive voice and fax calls: ■ When voice or fax memory is full: Note: ● T o clear the problem, see pages 73 a[...]

54 Greeting (KX-FP185 only) Greeting Microphone RECORD STOP START Display / “This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). W e are unable to answer right now . T o send a fax, start transmission. T o leave a message, speak after the beep. Thank you.” Note: ● If you make a mistake while recording, start again from step 2. ● Y ou can[...]

55 Greeting (KX-FP185 only) Checking the greeting messages 1 Select the desired mode (T AD/F AX or TEL/F AX) where you want to listen to a greeting message (feature #77 on page 71). 2 If the arrow ( ▼ ) is not shown on the right of the display , turn it on by pressing . If the arrow ( ▼ ) is shown on the right of the display , turn it off once [...]

56 Incoming Messages (KX-FP185 only) / PLAY MESSAGES FLASH/LIGHT STOP 02 Example (total 2 recorded messages): Call counter EASY DIAL QUICK SLOW When the unit has recorded new voice messages: — the PLA Y MESSAGES indicator will flash, — the call counter will show the total number of recorded messages, and — slow beeps will sound if the message[...]

57 Incoming Messages (KX-FP185 only) Erasing a specific message 1 Press while listening to the message you want to erase. Display: Erasing all the messages Check that you have listened to all of the recorded messages. 1 Press . Display: 2 Press . ● T o cancel erasing, press . 3 Press . ERASE COMPLETED ERASING SET STOP YES:SET/NO:STOP ERASE MESSAG[...]

58 Recording (KX-FP185 only) T elephone conversation ! T o leave a private message for yourself or someone else, you can record a voice memo. This memo can be played back later , either directly or remotely . 1 Press . Display: 2 Press . ● A long beep will sound. 3 Speak clearly about 20 cm away from the microphone. 4 When finished recording, pre[...]

Answering Device Remote Operation Notice of Remote Operation Fold here 1. Call your unit. 2. Enter the remote operation ID during the greeting message. ● The new messages will be played automatically . ● If there are no new messages, wait for 4 seconds. All the messages will be played back. 3. Press the remote command key(s) within 10 seconds ([...]

60 Remote Operation (KX-FP185 only) Listening to recorded messages Operation from a remote touch tone telephone ! 1 Call your unit. 2 Enter the remote operation ID during the T AD/F AX greeting playback. Skips the greeting message Repeats a message Skips a message New message playback All message playback Re-records a greeting message Continues ope[...]

61 Remote Operation (KX-FP185 only) ■ Erasing a specific message Press while listening to the message you want to erase. ● A long beep will also sound. The unit will then play back the next message. ■ Erasing all the messages Press to erase all the messages. ● A long beep will also sound. ■ Recording a marker message Y ou can leave an add[...]

62 Option (KX-FP185 only) T ransferring recorded messages to another telephone ! This feature allows your unit to call a designated telephone number each time an incoming voice message is recorded. Y ou can retrieve the transferred message during the same call using the remote operation. Program the transfer telephone number first (feature #60 on p[...]

63 Option (KX-FP185 only) Recording your own transfer greeting message ! The recording time is limited to 16 seconds. Suggested message “This is a transferred message from (your name, business and/or telephone number). Please enter your remote ID for remote operation.” 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press . 4 Rotate to select “RECORD?[...]

Features Summary 64 The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired setting by referring to the programming tables (p. 65–71). 1 Press . Display: 2 Select the feature you wish to program. ■ For basic features (p. 65, 66) Rotate until the desired feature is displayed. ■ For advanced features (p. 67–71) Rotate until the fo[...]

Features Summary 65 If you are using the unit with an answering machine, set the ring count to more than 5. Basic features ! Programming table Code #01 T o set the date and time SET DATE & TIME dd/mm/yy hh:mm (2 digits for each entry) See page 13 for details. See pages 14 and 15 for details. See page 16 for details. “ERROR”: The sending rep[...]

■ For KX-FP185 only T o operate the answering device from a remote location REMOTE TAD ID Features Summary 66 Basic features (cont.) ! Programming table (cont.) Code Display & Feature Settings How the unit operates How to set menu options 1. Press . 2. Rotate until the desired feature is displayed. EASY DIAL MENU Note: ● Step 4 may be sligh[...]

Features Summary 67 T o send a document: 1. Insert the document. 2. Follow steps 1–3 above. 3. Rotate to select “ON”. 4. Press . 5. Enter the fax number . 6. Press . 7. Enter the transmission start time. 8. Press . 9. Press . ● T o cancel after programming, press then . SET STOP MENU SET SET SET EASY DIAL 1. Press . 2. Rotate until “ADV A[...]

Features Summary 68 #41 If you use an extension telephone and wish to use it to receive a fax, activate this feature, and enter the code (p. 47). ● This code is also used to receive a voice message and a fax in the same call (p. 43)(KX-FP181 only). FAX ACTIVATION ON / CODE= 9 OFF 1. Follow steps 1–3 above. 2. Rotate to select “ON”. 3. Press[...]

V oice guidance examples: “ Start transmission. ” “ T ransmission is complete. ” “ T ransmission has failed. ” “ T ransmission has been interrupted. ” “ Start reception. ” “ Reception is complete. ” “ Reception has failed. ” “ Reception has been interrupted. ” “ Please hang up the handset for reception. ” “ Sta[...]

This feature is available when the transmitting/receiving station are ECM compatible. ● If the documents are in memory , clear them before the setting (p. 40). #68 ECM stands for Error Correction Mode. T o send a fax even if there is static interference on the telephone line ECM SELECTION ON OFF See page 63 for details. Features Summary 70 Progra[...]

1. Follow steps 1–3 on page 70. 2. Rotate to select “YES”. 3. Press . 4. Press again. 5. Press . MENU SET SET EASY DIAL #80 T o reset the advanced features, except ECM selection (feature #68 on page 70) to their default settings SET DEFAULT YES NO Features Summary 71 Y ou can confirm the status of the other party’s machine. ● If the ring [...]

72 Error Messages Reports ! Communication message COMMUNICA TION ERROR DOCUMENT JAMMED ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT MEMORY FULL NO DOCUMENT OTHER F AX NOT RESPOND PRESSED THE STOP KEY THE COVER W AS OPENED OK 40–42 46–52 58, 65 68, 72 FF 43 44 — 54 59 70 — — — — — — ● A transmission or reception error occurred. T ry again or check with t[...]

73 Error Messages Display ! Display message FAX MEMORY FULL FAX IN MEMORY EASY DIAL FULL CHECK PAPER CHECK MEMORY CHECK DOCUMENT CHECK FILM COVER OPEN CALL SERVICE2 CALL SERVICE ● There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. ● The covers are open. Close them. ● The ink film is empty . Replace the ink film with a new [...]

74 Error Messages Display message UNIT OVERHEATED TRANSMIT ERROR REMOVE DOCUMENT REDIAL TIME OUT POLLING ERROR PLEASE WAIT PAPER JAMMED NO FAX REPLY MODEM ERROR MESSAGE FULL MEMORY FULL ● When making a copy , the document being stored exceeds the memory capacity of the unit. Press to clear the message. Divide the document and try again. ● There[...]

75 Operations When a function does not work, check here before requesting help ! General Problem I cannot make and receive calls. The unit does not work. The unit does not ring. The unit displays the following message though the paper is inserted. The other party complains they only hear a fax tone and cannot talk. The speakerphone is not working. [...]

76 Operations Fax – sending Problem ● The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack on the unit. Connect to the LINE jack (p. 12) (KX-FP181 only). ● The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper . T ry again. ● The other party’s machine is not a facsimile. Check with the other party . ● The other party[...]

77 Operations Receive mode Problem ● If you want to set the F AX ONL Y , TEL/F AX or T AD/F AX (KX-FP185 only) mode: — Select the desired mode using feature #77 (p. 71), and — Press to turn on the arrow ( ▼ ) on the right of the display . Display: ON ● If you want to set the TEL mode: — Press to turn off the arrow ( ▼ ) on the right o[...]

78 Operations Copying (cont.) Problem ● Some paper has instructions recommending which side to print on. T ry turning the paper over . ● Y ou may have used paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead or resume paper . Cause & Remedy The printing quality is poor . The printing is faint. ABC Original Copy Usi[...]

79 Operations Answering device (KX-FP185 only) Problem ● The memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 57). ● Press the remote operation ID (feature #1 1 on page 66) correctly and firmly . Cause & Remedy New voice messages cannot be recorded in the T AD/F AX mode. I cannot retrieve recorded messages from a remote location. If a power f[...]

80 Jams Recording paper jam ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed and the display will show the following message. Display: Remove the jammed paper as follows. PAPER JAMMED Centre part Front cover 2 Push the back cover op[...]

81 Jams Sending document jams ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. 2 Remove the jammed document carefully . 3 Close the front cover securely . Centre part Front cover Jammed document Note: ● Do not pull out the jammed paper forcibly before opening the front cover . Sending document does not feed, or multi-feeds ! 1 Open the fro[...]

82 Cleaning Thermal head ! 1 Disconnect the mains lead and the telephone line cord. 2 Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. 3 Open the back cover by pushing the back cover open button. 4 Clean the thermal head with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let it dry thoroughly . 5 Close the back cover securely by pushing [...]

83 Ink Film Replacing the ink film ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. When the unit runs out of ink film, the following message will be displayed. Display: Install a new ink film. The following ink film is available for replacement. Each roll prints about 140 A4 size pages. See page 6 for accessory information. Model No. KX-F A[...]

84 Ink Film 4 Remove the stoppers and tags from the new ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue). Tags New ink film “T” shaped gear (blue) Stopper Stopper 5 Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll into the right slot of the unit ( ). Insert the “T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot of the unit ( ). Insert the back ink film [...]

85 Print Reports Reference lists and reports ! SET STOP MENU Display EASY DIAL 1 Press twice. Display: 2 Rotate until the desired item is displayed. 3 Press to start printing. ● T o stop printing, press . ● After printing, the printed item will be displayed. 4 Press . MENU STOP PRINTING SET CALLER ID LIST BROADCAST LIST PRINTER TEST JOURNAL REP[...]

86 Specifications * T ransmission speed depends upon the contents of the pages, resolution, telephone line conditions and capability of the other party’s machine. ** T ransmission speed mentioned here is based upon the ITU-T No. 1 T est Chart and original mode. If the capability of the other party’s machine is inferior to your unit, the transmi[...]

Important Information 87 Important Information ! The connection to the telecommunication systems must not be hard wired and must be unplugged before the earth is disconnected. Method of connection This apparatus is connected to the exchange line or P ABX/PMBX extension by the new standard British T elecom plug and socket. Arrangements for provision[...]

Important Information 88 Fitting a plug to the mains lead ! This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by AST A or BSI to BS1362. Check f[...]

Serial No. Guarantee 89 Condition of guarantee ! This guarantee is in addition to and does not in any way af fect any statutory or other rights of consumer purchasers. If within the applicable guarantee period, the appliance proves to be defective by reason of faulty design, workmanship or materials, we undertake subject to the following conditions[...]

Index 90 Index ! A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . .67–71 Alert (Memory reception)(Feature #44) . 40, 69 (Message)(Feature #42) . . . . . . . .68 (Recording time)(Feature #43) . . .69 AUTO ANSWER mode . . . . . . . .38, 39 AUTO ANSWER setting (Feature #77) . .71 Auto disconnection (Featur[...]

Index 91 O Overseas transmission mode (Feature #23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 P Pager call (Feature #70) . . . . . . . . . .71 Paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 P AUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Power down report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Power [...]

Printed in Hong Kong PFQX1439Y A WH0600NK1060 Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan 0 682[...]