Page 1 Compact Plain Paper FAX Model No. KX-FM106 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. FOR OPERATION ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329) OR SEND A FAX TO 1-215-741-6376. Quick Start To get started,...
Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This product combines facsimile, telephone, copier, scanner, PC Fax and printer 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! 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 Quick Start Installation! Before installation Remove the shipping tape. Shipping tape Paper tray (p. 21) Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots on the back of the unit. For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329. (p. 20) Open the cover, remove the leaflet under the film cartridge and close the cover.
Page 5: Handset Cord
Connections! ≥For further details, see page 24. For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329. Quick Start 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 30. ≥If you are having trouble, see page 103. For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329.
Page 7 Voice calls - answering When the unit rings, lift the handset. When finished talking, replace the handset. ≥For further details, see page 31. ≥If you are having trouble, see page 103. For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329. Quick Start...
Page 8 Quick Start 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.
Page 9 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 64. ≥You can select the way to receive calls according to your needs (p.
Page 10 Quick Start 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.
Page 11 information! Connecting to a computer (p. 84) 25 Pin Male KX-FA180 or a RS232C cable (Not included. See page 16 to order.) Installing the Multi-Function Center software (p. 85) Using as a printer, fax or scanner Printer functions ≥Printing documents from Windows 3.1, 3.11 or Windows 95 (p.
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Accessories Initial Preparation Help Button Finding the Controls Setup Volumes Making and Answering Calls Telephone One-Touch Dial JOG DIAL Caller ID Voice Contact Sending Faxes Fax/Copy For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329. Table of Contents Included accessories ......15 Accessory order information .
Page 13 Receiving Faxes Fax/Copy Copying Setup (PC) Multi- Function Address Book Center/PC Printer PC Fax PC Receiving Send from Fax Scanning More Information Error Messages Help Operations Jams Ink Film Cleaning For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329. Setting the unit to receive calls ..... 62 TEL mode (answering all calls manually) .
Page 14 Print Reports General Information Display Contrast Reset FCC Information Limited Warranty Energy Star Speciﬁcations Comienzo rápido en español Comienzo rápido en español Index ............142 Features Summary For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329.
Page 15: Accessories
≥Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit. To use this unit with your PC ≥Purchase a Panasonic KX-FA180 serial cable or a RS232C cable (DB9 Female/DB25 Male). To order a KX-FA180, call toll-free 1-800-332-5368 or see fax order instructions on page 16, or purchase at any computer supply store.
Page 16: Accessory Order Information
The free starter ﬁlm cartridge is only 20 meters (65p) long. We recommend that you buy regular ﬁlm cartridge [100 m (328p)] for continuous use of your unit. For best results, use genuine Panasonic ﬁlm cartridge Model No. KX-FA65. To stack printed paper, use a paper stacker Model No. PFZXFP101M (p. 21, 22).
Page 17: Help Button
Help function! You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. (HELP). Press 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. How to store names in the JOG DIAL directory and how to dial them 2.JOG/AUTO DIAL 3.
Page 18: Finding The Controls
Finding the Controls Location! To adjust volumes (p. 29). To select feature settings during programming. To print a quick reference (p. 17). Dial keypad HELP VOLUME PQRS TONE To redial the last number dialed (p. 30, 47). To insert a pause during dialing (p. 32). To change from pulse to tone during dialing (p.
Page 19 For the Caller ID service (p. 39–45). For transmission to multiple stations (p. 58–60). For the One-Touch Dial (p. 34, 35, 48). Command keys (p. 27). AUTO ANSWER FAX ON CALLER ID SEARCH BROADCAST BROADCAST HYPHEN SECRET BROADCAST NAME/TEL NO. INSERT LOWER DIRECTORY...
Page 20: Overview
Finding the Controls / Setup Overview! Document guides Document entrance Recording paper exit Document exit 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. Before installation! Remove the shipping tape.
Page 21: Paper Tray
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. Paper stacker! (not included) To stack printed paper, a paper stacker is available as an accessory.
Page 22: Recording Paper
Setup Using legal size paper Press the dotted area on the paper stacker extender. Open the paper stacker extender. Recording paper! Letter or legal size recording paper can be loaded. The paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 (20 lb.) paper.
Page 23 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 24: Connections
Setup Connections! Connect the handset cord. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. ≥The unit will automatically start to detect the dialing mode of your telephone line (see below). ≥When the power is turned on for the ﬁrst time, the unit will print some basic information.
Page 25: 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, fulﬁlling the requirements of the Telephone Protection Act of 1991. Your logo Example: FROM : Panasonic Fax Setting the date and time Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (0) (1).
Page 26: 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 (0) (2). 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 27 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 28: Setting Your Facsimile Telephone Number
Setup Setting your facsimile telephone number Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (0) (3). 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).
Page 29: 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 ∫...
Page 30: Making And
Making and Answering Calls Voice calls - making! 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, speak with the handset. When ﬁnished talking, replace the handset. To redial the last number 1.
Page 31: Voice Calls - Answering
Voice calls - answering! When the unit rings, lift the handset. When ﬁnished talking, replace the handset. To mute your voice to the other party 1. Press (HANDSET\MUTE) during a telephone conversation using the handset. Display: ≥The other party cannot hear you, but you can hear them.
Page 32: Telephone
Making and Answering Calls TONE and PAUSE TONE button The (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 33: Dialing Mode (Touch Tone Or Pulse)
Dialing mode! (touch tone or pulse) When the unit is turned on, it will automatically set the dialing mode if this feature is set to “AUTO”. If you cannot dial, change the dialing mode setting to “TONE” or “PULSE” by following the instructions below. Press (MENU).
Page 34: One-Touch Dial
One-Touch Dial Storing names and telephone numbers in the One-Touch 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 35: Making A Voice Call Using The One-Touch Dial
Making a voice call using the One-Touch Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the One-Touch Dial (p. 34). Press (MONITOR) or lift the handset. Display: TEL= ≥Check that there are no documents in the document feeder tray.
Page 36: Jog Dial
JOG DIAL Storing names and telephone numbers in the JOG DIAL directory! For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit also provides a JOG DIAL directory (100 stations) in addition to the One-Touch Dial. For your convenience, the following 2 stations have been pre-programmed in the JOG DIAL directory.
Page 37 Editing a stored name and number Rotate (JOG\DIAL) until the desired name is displayed. Example: Mary Press (DIRECTORY\PROGRAM). EDIT=¢ DELETE=# 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 27.
Page 38: Making A Voice Call Using The Jog Dial Directory
JOG DIAL Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 36). Rotate (JOG\DIAL) until the desired name is displayed. Example: Lisa Press (MONITOR) or lift the handset. ≥The unit will start dialing automatically.
Page 39: Caller Id
Caller ID service from your phone This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. To use this feature, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Caller ID and its capabilities Caller ID allows you to view the name or telephone number of the caller before you answer the call. The calling party information (name has priority) will be displayed after the ﬁrst ring.
Page 40: Viewing The Caller Id List On The Display
Caller ID Viewing the Caller ID list on the The unit stores the caller’s information and makes a list of up to 35 callers in chronological order. When the memory is full and the unit receives a new call, the oldest data will automatically be erased. With the Caller ID list, the following convenient features are available.
Page 41: Calling Back From The Caller Id List
Calling back from the Caller ID You can easily call back a telephone number recorded in the Caller ID list. Important: ≥This feature is not available in the following cases. —The telephone number includes data other than numbers (ie., £ or #). —The telephone number information was not received.
Page 42: Storing Telephone Numbers In The One-Touch Dial And Jog Dial Directory From The Caller Id List
Caller ID Storing telephone numbers in the One-Touch Dial and JOG DIAL directory from the Caller ID You can store names and telephone numbers in the One-Touch Dial and JOG DIAL directory from the Caller ID list. Important: ≥This feature is not available in the following cases. —The telephone number includes data other than numbers (ie., £...
Page 43: Erasing All Callers' Information
Erasing all callers’ You can erase all of the entries in the Caller ID list. Press (MENU) three times. Display: 3.CALLER SET UP Press (START/SET/COPY). PRESS[ Press until the following message is displayed. CALL LIST ERASE Press (START/SET/COPY). ALL ERASE OK? ≥If you do not want to erase the information, press (STOP).
Page 44: Storing Your Area Code
Caller ID Storing your area When this feature is set, the caller’s telephone number will be displayed without the area code when a call is received from the same area. If the call is received from outside your area, the telephone number will be displayed with “1”...
Page 45: Automatic Caller Id List
Automatic Caller ID This feature will print a Caller ID list automatically after every 35 new calls. After printing, only the oldest caller information will be erased when a new call is received. When this feature is turned off, the unit will store the records of caller information, but will not print the Caller ID list automatically.
Page 46: Voice Contact
Voice Contact Talking to the caller after fax transmission or reception! 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.
Page 47: 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 48: Sending A Fax Using The One-Touch Dial
Sending Faxes Sending a fax using the One-Touch Before using this feature, program the desired names and fax numbers into the One-Touch Dial (p. 34). Open the document feeder tray. Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document.
Page 49: Sending A Fax Using The Jog Dial Directory
Sending a fax using the JOG DIAL Before using this feature, program the desired names and fax numbers into the directory (p. 36). 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 50: Iq-Fax
Sending Faxes IQ-FAX! This feature can only be used by those who apply to the FaxSav service. IQ-FAX is intelligent faxing which allows you to send faxes via the Internet using the IQ-FAX button. Behind the IQ-FAX button is the FaxSav Global Fax Network which manages the delivery of your fax to any fax machine in the world.
Page 51 Turning on the IQ-FAX function Before programming, conﬁrm that your application has been processed by FaxSav. Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (7) (5). IQ-FAX Press (START/SET/COPY). MODE=OFF Press to select “ON”. MODE=ON If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. Press (START/SET/COPY).
Page 52 Sending Faxes Sending a fax using the Internet 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 53: Documents You Can Send
Documents you can Minimum size Maximum size 128 mm (5q) 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 54: Sending Report For Conﬁrmation
Sending Faxes Sending report for The sending report will provide you with a printed record of fax transmission results. One of the following choices is available. ERROR: The sending report will print out only when fax transmission fails (pre-selected setting). The sending report will always print out, indicating whether fax transmission is successful or not.
Page 55: Automatic Journal Report
Automatic journal 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 56: Delayed Transmission (Sending A Fax At A Speciﬁed Time)
Sending Faxes Delayed transmission! (sending a fax at a speciﬁed time) Using a built-in clock, this unit can send documents automatically at a speciﬁed time. This allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling hours offered by your telephone company. The delayed transmission can be set to take place up to 24 hours in advance.
Page 57: From Memory
From memory! The unit is able to scan and store documents into memory, and then transmit the stored document. The memory capacity is approx. 25 pages based on the CCITT No. 1 Test Chart in standard resolution. For the CCITT No. 1 Test Chart, see page 125. Transmitting document from memory Insert the document FACE DOWN.
Page 58: Multiple Stations
Sending Faxes Multiple stations! This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties whose fax numbers are stored in the One-Touch Dial or JOG DIAL directory. You must program the desired parties into one of the BROADCAST keys (One-Touch Dial keys 1, 2 or 3).
Page 59 Adding a new name and number Rotate (JOG\DIAL) until the desired BROADCAST key is displayed. Example: <BROADCAST1> Press (DIRECTORY\PROGRAM). ADD=¢ DELETE=# Press ($) to select “ADD”. Example: Alex Rotate (JOG\DIAL) until the desired name is displayed. Example: Jack Press (START/SET/COPY). Example: Mike ≥To add other stations, repeat steps 4 and 5 (up to...
Page 60: Broadcast Report
Sending Faxes Using the BROADCAST keys The document will be scanned and stored into memory when using the BROADCAST keys. After transmission, the stored document will be erased automatically. The memory capacity is approx. 25 pages based on the CCITT No. 1 Test Chart in standard resolution. For the CCITT No.
Page 61: Overseas
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 (2) (3). OVERSEAS MODE Press (START/SET/COPY).
Page 62: Receiving Faxes
Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive To answer all voice and fax calls yourself. How you want the unit to receive calls You have to set this. The AUTO ANSWER light should be OFF. ≥If the AUTO ANSWER light is on, press (AUTO\ANSWER) to turn it off.
Page 63: Answering Machine
Option C You have a Distinctive Ring service from the telephone company (this allows you to have up to 3 telephone numbers on the same line). 2-number example To the same line Telephone No. (555-1111) Facsimile No. (555-1333) To activate the Distinctive Ring mode, select the same ring pattern assigned to the facsimile number in feature #31 (p.
Page 64: Tel Mode (Answering All Calls Manually)
Receiving Faxes mode! (answering all calls manually) If the AUTO ANSWER light is on, turn it off by pressing (AUTO\ANSWER). ≥The display will show the following. Display: TEL MODE 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...
Page 65: Fax Only Mode (All Calls Are Received As Faxes)
FAX ONLY mode! (all calls are received as faxes) Activating the FAX ONLY mode If the AUTO ANSWER light is off, turn it on by pressing (AUTO\ANSWER). ≥The display will show the following. Display: FAX ONLY MODE ≥The number of rings before a call is answered can be changed (p.
Page 66 Receiving Faxes FAX ONLY mode ring count This setting determines the number of rings before the unit answers a call in the FAX ONLY mode. You can choose from 1 to 5 rings. If you use the unit with an answering machine, select “5 EXT.TAM” and see pages 67 to 69.
Page 67: Using The Unit With An Answering Machine
Using the unit with an answering Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine Connect the answering machine to the EXT jack on the back of the fax machine. Telephone line cord (not included) If you plan to use the FAX ONLY mode on the fax machine, set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4.
Page 68 Receiving Faxes 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 document automatically. Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call The answering machine will record the voice message ﬁrst.
Page 69: Receiving A Voice Message And Fax Document In One Call
Remote operation of your answering machine (remote activation ID) Some answering machines will allow you to retrieve voice messages from a remote location. To deactivate the fax machine while you are checking your messages, set the remote activation ID code for the answering machine.
Page 70: Distinctive Ring Service (Ring Pattern Detection Feature)
Receiving Faxes Distinctive Ring service! (ring pattern detection feature) This feature can only be used if you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring service from your telephone company. For more information on the availability of this service, contact your telephone company. This feature will work regardless of the AUTO ANSWER or receive mode settings.
Page 71 Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern assigned for faxes Select the ring pattern of the facsimile number that is assigned by your telephone company. Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (3) (1). RING DETECTION Press (START/SET/COPY). MODE=OFF Press to select the ring pattern to be assigned to the facsimile number.
Page 72: Tel/Fax Mode (Receiving Voice Calls With Rings And Fax Calls Without Rings When You Are Near The Unit)
Receiving Faxes TEL/FAX mode! (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls without rings when you are near the unit) Use this mode when you are always near the unit, are not using an answering machine, and want the fax machine to detect faxes without ringing.
Page 73 Ring pattern when an extension telephone is connected If you absolutely must use another phone on the same phone line, you can disengage the TEL/FAX mode on a call by call basic by pressing £ 0 before the fax machine begins communicating. Once the fax machine has activated, the only way to turn it off is by pressing the (STOP) button on the unit.
Page 74 Receiving Faxes Changing the AUTO ANSWER setting to the TEL/FAX mode Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (7) (7). AUTO ANSWER Press (START/SET/COPY). MODE=FAX ONLY Press to select “TEL/FAX”. MODE=TEL/FAX Press (START/SET/COPY). ≥The unit will print an information list. SETUP ITEM [ Press (MENU).
Page 75 TEL/FAX delayed ring count This setting determines the number of times the extension telephone rings in the TEL/FAX mode. You can choose from 1 to 4 rings. This setting does not need to be changed if an extension telephone is not connected. Press (MENU).
Page 76: Extension Telephone
Receiving Faxes Extension telephone! If you connect an extension telephone to your unit or to the same line, you can receive fax documents using the extension telephone. You do not have to press (START/SET/COPY) on the unit. Important: ≥Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code ﬁrmly. When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset of the extension telephone.
Page 77: Other Size Documents
Other size documents! When the size of the document sent by the other party is as large as, or larger than the recording paper, the unit can reduce each page of the document and print it out on the recording paper by programming a suitable reduction rate.
Page 78: Silent Detection (Receiving Faxes From Older Model Fax Machines)
Receiving Faxes Silent detection! (receiving faxes from older model fax machines) This feature allows the unit to activate the fax function automatically if a silent pause longer than 4 seconds is detected when using an answering machine. Helpful hints: ≥If you wish to receive document from fax machines that do not send a fax calling tone, activate this feature. ≥If you use an answering machine to give greeting messages and record incoming messages on a single cassette tape, deactivate this feature.
Page 79: Friendly Reception
Friendly reception! The friendly reception feature allows you to receive fax document automatically without pressing (START/SET/COPY) (p. 64). When this feature is deactivated, you have to press (START/SET/COPY) to receive a fax document each time you answer a fax call. Press (MENU).
Page 80: Pager Call - When Your Unit Receives A Fax
Receiving Faxes Pager call - when your unit receives a 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 (7) (0). FAX PAGER CALL Press (START/SET/COPY).
Page 81: Film Detection
Film detection! If this feature is activated, the display will show the following message when the remaining ﬁlm will only print about 15 letter size document. Display: FILM NEAR EMPTY ≥If you are using regular ﬁlm cartridge with 100 m (328p) roll (p. 16) when the above message is displayed, the unit will also print a report.
Page 82: Copying
Copying Making a copy! The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 99). Any transmittable document (p. 53) 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 15 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document.
Page 83 Choosing an enlargement/reduction rate The unit can make enlarged or reduced copies of a document. ∫ To enlarge a document: Select “200%” or “150%” by rotating (JOG\DIAL) to the right. The unit will only enlarge the center part of the document and print it on two pages. See the examples below. Sample of an enlarged copy: 200% example Original document...
Page 84: Connecting To A Computer
Setup (PC) Connecting to a computer! ≥To run the Multi-Function Center software, you need the following software and hardware. ≥IBM PC 386, or higher, or compatible meeting all AT bus speciﬁcations (DX 33Mhz minimum recommended) ≥Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11 or Windows 95 ≥Hard Disk drive with at least fourteen (14) MB of available storage ≥RS232C Serial Port Note:...
Page 85: Installing The Multi-Function Center Software
Installing the Multi-Function Center Start Windows 3.1/3.11/95 and close all applications. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. ≥The Welcome window will automatically appear after 4 or 5 seconds. If the Welcome window does not appear, follow the instructions below. ∫Windows 95 users: Click Start and select Run...
Page 86 Message Center application contains ﬁve windows that may remain open or be minimized to one icon within the Message Center main window. ∫ Register Used to register your unit with Panasonic by fax, mail, phone or E-mail. ∫ ReadMe Please read this ﬁle before using the Multi-Function Center software.
Page 87: Address Book
Computerized directory for fax and phone numbers! The Address Book is your personal information database for fax and phone numbers. To make the Address Book: Windows 95 Users: Select the Start button. Point to Programs, point to Multi-Function Center, then click Address Book. Windows 3.1/3.11 Users: Double click Address Book in the Multi-Function Center program group.
Page 88: Printer
Open the document you wish to print. Select Print from the File menu. ≥The Print dialog box will appear. Select Panasonic MFC Print from the Name ﬁeld in the Printer group. <Fig. 1> Set the Page range and enter the number of collated copies.
Page 89 ≥The Print Setup dialog box will appear. Select Panasonic MFC Print from the Speciﬁc Printer ﬁeld. <Fig. 2> Select the Options button. ≥The Panasonic MFC Print dialog box will appear. <Fig. 3> Set the Page Size, Resolution and Orientation. Then click the OK button.
Page 90: Pc Fax
Open the document you wish to send. Select Print from the File menu. ≥The Print dialog box will appear. Select Panasonic MFC Fax from the Name ﬁeld in the Printer group and select Properties. <Fig. 1> ≥The Panasonic MFC Fax dialog box will appear.
Page 91 ≥The Setup dialog box will appear. Select Panasonic MFC Fax from the Speciﬁc Printer ﬁeld and then select Options. <Fig. 1> ≥The Panasonic MFC Fax dialog box will appear. <Fig. 2> Set the Page Size, Resolution and Orientation. Then click the OK button.
Page 92: Pc Receiving
PC Receiving Receiving faxes on your Setting up receiving faxes on your PC If you wish to receive faxes on your PC automatically, turn on the AUTO ANSWER mode on the fax machine by pressing (AUTO\ANSWER). Start Windows. Open or minimize the Message Center application. To open the Message Center, follow these steps.
Page 93: Viewing Faxes On Your Screen
Viewing faxes on your To view a fax in your Inbox Select the fax you wish to view from the Inbox window. <Fig. 1> Select View from the File menu of the Message Center Inbox window or click the VIEW button on the toolbar.
Page 94: Printing Received Documents
≥The Print Setup dialog box will appear. <Fig. 3> If you want to use the fax machine as a printer, select Panasonic MFC Print from the Printer list. Choose the printer you wish to use by selecting the OK button.
Page 95: Send From Fax
Faxing a document from the fax machine using Place the document(s) on your fax machine. <Fig. 1> Windows 95 Users: Select the Start button. Point to Programs, point to Multi-Function Center, then click Send From Fax. Windows 3.1/3.11 Users: Double click Send From Fax in the Multi-Function Center program group.
Page 96: Scanning
Your fax machine can be used as a scanner enabling you to incorporate image ﬁles into other Windows applications. The scanned ﬁle can be saved as a Panasonic .ALA (image) ﬁle (see note below), a .TIF, .PCX, .DCX, or .BMP ﬁle.
Page 97: More Information
link! (turning PC related functions on/off) The PC LINK feature is pre-selected to “ON”. If the AUTO ANSWER mode is turned on, all faxes will be received at your PC automatically. If you do not want to be disturbed by incoming faxes when using the PC, but want to receive faxes directly to your fax machine, do one of the following.
Page 98: List Of Multi-Function Applications And Help Instructions
More Information List of Multi-Function applications and help instructions! To obtain information about the Multi-Function Center applications, use the help function. For help, follow these steps. For Windows 95 Users: 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Programs. 3. Click Multi-Function Center. 4.
Page 99 Applications Functions Message Center ≥Cover page—Creating and Set up ≥Setting Up Your Personal Information—PC Fax Logo, Telephone Number, and Night Delivery Time ≥Time/Date stamp on received faxes ≥Resending a fax ≥Automatically printing incoming faxes ≥Loading the Message Center automatically Received Faxes ≥Inbox Activity Log ≥Automatically deleting your faxes after printing ≥Deleting faxes...
Page 100: Reports
Error Messages Operations Reports! If your unit cannot send a fax, check the following. –The number you dialed is correct. –The other party’s machine is a facsimile. If the problem remains, correct it by following the communication message printed on the sending and journal reports (p.
Page 101: Display
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 our service personnel. CALL SERVICE ≥The cover is open. Close it. CHECK COVER ≥The document is not fed into the unit properly.
Page 102 Error Messages Operations Display message ≥The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try NO FAX REPLY again. ≥A recording paper jam occurred under the ﬁlm cartridge. Clear the jammed PAPER JAMMED paper (p. 112). ≥The fax function cannot be operated by the PC.
Page 103: When A Function Does Not Work, Check Here Before Requesting Help
When a function does not work, check here before requesting General Problem I cannot make and receive calls. I cannot make calls. The unit does not work. The unit does not ring. The unit displays “CHECK PAPER” though the paper is inserted. The other party complains they only hear a fax tone and cannot talk.
Page 104: Receive Mode
Operations Operations Fax – sending (cont.) Problem 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 document. I cannot make an international fax call.
Page 105: Using An Answering Machine
Copying Problem The unit does not make a copy. A dirty pattern or a black line appears on the copied document. The copied image is distorted. The printing quality is poor. The printing is faint. Original Copy A BC Using an answering machine Problem I cannot receive document automatically.
Page 106 Operations Operations Using an answering machine Problem Callers complain that they cannot send a document. When I answer a call with the extension telephone, the unit switches to the fax mode and I cannot talk with the other party. For Fax Advantage Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329. Cause &...
Page 107 ≥The PC link feature (#14) on the facsimile unit is set to OFF. Set to ON (p. 97). ≥“Panasonic MFC Print” was not selected as your printer. Select it. ≥The print manager of Windows 3.1 was not used. Test using Notepad in Windows 3.1 or Wordpad in Windows 95.
Page 108 Operations Operations Multi-Function Center Problem The facsimile unit cannot print the documents received on your PC. Documents are received by the facsimile unit but I want to receive them on the PC. Documents are received on the PC but I want to receive them on the facsimile unit.
Page 109 Error codes on the PC when using the Multi-Function Center When using the Multi-Function Center software and an error occurs when the printer or scanner function is initiated, an 8 digit error code will be displayed on the status log window. See the printer 8 digit error code below.
Page 110 Operations Operations ∫ Error code for “Scanner not ready.”: For example: If “1” appears in the 8 digit code, see the corresponding instructions and solve the problem. e.g. When “Scanner not ready. Error code=00010000” is displayed on the Status Log window: Cause &...
Page 111: If A Power Failure Occurs
If a power failure ≥The unit will not function. ≥Fax transmission and reception will be interrupted. ≥If delayed transmission is programmed and the start time has passed during a power failure, transmission will be attempted soon after power is restored. ≥If fax documents are stored in memory, they will be lost.
Page 112: Jams Recording Paper Jams
Jams Recording paper If the unit does not eject any recording paper during reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed. Remove the jammed paper following the instructions on this page or page 113. When paper has jammed under the ﬁlm cartridge The display will show the following message.
Page 113 When paper has jammed near the recording paper entrance The display will show the following message. Display: CHECK PAPER PRESS START Remove the jammed paper as follows. Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while pulling out the jammed recording paper from the recording paper entrance.
Page 114: Sending Document Jams
Jams Sending document If the unit does not release the document during feeding, remove the jammed 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 the dotted area at both ends.
Page 115: Ink Film
How much ﬁlm you have To check the amount of remaining ﬁlm, proceed as follows. The display indicates the approximate amount of remaining ﬁlm. Display: FILM FILM Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (1) (8). FILM REMAIN Press (START/SET/COPY).
Page 116: Replacing The Film Cartridge
Ink Film Replacing the ﬁlm When the unit detects the end of the ﬁlm, the following message will be displayed. Display: FILM NEAR EMPTY FILM EMPTY The following is available for replacement: KX-FA65: Film cartridge (prints about 330 letter size pages) To order, see page 16.
Page 117 Turn the ﬁlm cartridge over so that the “BACK” is facing up. Insert the new ﬁlm cartridge by ﬁrst placing the front of the cartridge into the unit and then lowering the “BACK” of the cartridge into place. Close the cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends.
Page 118: Document Feeder
Cleaning 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 119: Printer Test List, Broadcast List And Caller Id List
Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers, journal, printer test list, broadcast list and Caller ID You can print out the following lists/reports. Feature list: provides you with the current settings of the basic and advanced programming features (p. 144–146). Telephone number list: provides you with the names and telephone numbers which are stored in the One-Touch Dial and JOG DIAL directory.
Page 120: Display Contrast Changing The Display Contrast
Display Contrast / Reset Changing the display Use this feature to adjust the display contrast. NORMAL: (Pre-selected setting) DARKER: Used when the display contrast is too light. Press (MENU). Display: 1.SYSTEM SET UP Press (#), then (3) (9). LCD CONTRAST Press (START/SET/COPY).
Page 121: Fcc Information
List of FCC requirements and If required by the telephone company, inform them of the following. ≥FCC Registration No.: (found on the rear of the unit) ≥Ringer Equivalence No.: (found on the rear of the unit) ≥The particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected.
Page 122: Limited Warranty
Panasonic ink cartridges, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty installation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, improper operation or maintenance, alteration, modiﬁcation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, signal reception problems,...
Page 123: Servicenter Directory
3700 North 29 Avenue Suite 102 Hollywood, FL 33020 Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 Accessory Purchases:...
Page 124: Notes For Product Service And Shipping The Product
≥Attach a letter, detailing the symptom or problem, to the outside of the carton. ≥Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. ≥Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or to any executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.
Page 125: Technical Data About This Product
Technical data about this Applicable Lines: Public Switched Telephone Network Document Size: Max. 216 mm (8 Max. 600 mm (23 Effective Scanning Width: 208 mm (8 Recording Paper Size: Letter: 216 mm a 279 mm (8 Legal: 216 mm a 356 mm (8 Effective Printing Width: 208 mm (8 Transmission Time*:...
Page 126: Comienzo Rápido En Español
Comienzo rápido en español Instalación! Antes de hacer la instalación Quite la cinta de transporte. Cinta de transporte Bandeja de papel Inserte las dos lengüetas de la bandeja de papel en las ranuras de la parte trasera de la unidad. Abra la cubierta, quite un folleto de debajo del cartucho de película y cierre la cubierta.
Page 127 Conexiones! Protector contra sobrevoltaje de alimentación Comienzo rápido en español Cable del auricular Conéctelo a la unidad. Conéctelo al auricular. Contestador automático (no incluido) Cable de línea telefónica Conéctelo a “LINE” de la unidad. Conéctelo a una toma de línea telefónica sencilla. Protector contra sobrevoltaje de la línea Cable de electricidad...
Page 128 Comienzo rápido en español Programación inicial! ∫ Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Pulse (MENU). Pulse (#), y luego (0) (1). Pulse (START/SET/COPY). Introduzca el mes/día/año correcto seleccionándolos con 2 dígitos para cada uno utilizando el teclado de marcación o (JOG\DIAL). Si utiliza (JOG\DIAL), pulse para mover el cursor.
Page 129 Memorización de nombres y números de teléfono para la marcación de un toque! Pulse (DIRECTORY\PROGRAM). Para las estaciones 1–3 Pulse una de las teclas de marcación de un toque. ≥Si selecciona la tecla de marcación de un toque 1, 2 ó 3, seleccione “DIAL MODE” pulsando luego pulse (START/SET/COPY) para ir a la siguiente indicación.
Page 130 Comienzo rápido en español Para hacer/contestar una llamada de ∫ Para hacer manualmente una llamada de voz Levante el auricular. Marque el número. Cuando termine de conversar, vuelva a poner el auricular en su lugar. ∫ Para hacer una llamada de voz utilizando la marcación de un toque Levante el auricular.
Page 131 ∫ Envío de un fax utilizando la marcación de un toque Abra la bandeja del alimentador de documentos. Ajuste la anchura de las guías de documentos según el tamaño del documento. Introduzca el documento hasta que oiga un pitido. Para las estaciones 1–3 Pulse la tecla de marcación de un toque deseada.
Page 132: Requisitos Del Sistema
Comienzo rápido en español Conexión a una computadora personal e instalación del Multi-Function Center! Requisitos del sistema Para utilizar el programa Multi-Function Center deberá utilizar los siguientes software y hardware. —IBM PC 386, o más reciente, o uno compatible que cumpla con todas las especiﬁcaciones del bus AT (se recomienda DX de 33 MHz como mínimo).
Page 133 Podrá imprimir documentos creados dentro de las aplicaciones Windows de igual forma que si estuviera utilizando cualquier otra impresora. Seleccione Panasonic MFC Print como su impresora. Por ejemplo, para imprimir desde Microsoft Word, haga lo siguiente: ∫ Para los usuarios de Windows 95: Abra el documento que desee imprimir.
Page 134 Utilizando el comando Print en el menú File, como lo haría en la función de la impresora, podrá tener acceso a una función de fax desde una aplicación Windows. Seleccione Panasonic MFC Fax como su impresora. Por ejemplo, para enviar un documento creado con Microsoft Word, haga lo siguiente: ∫...
Page 135 Abra el documento que desee enviar. Seleccione Print en el menú File. Seleccione el botón Setup. ≥Aparecerá la casilla de diálogo Setup. Seleccione Panasonic MFC Fax en la lista desplegable Speciﬁc Printer. Seleccione Options. ≥Aparecerá la casilla de diálogo Panasonic MFC Fax.
Page 136 Comienzo rápido en español Preparación para recibir faxes en su computadora personal Si desea recibir automáticamente faxes en su computadora personal, active el modo AUTO RECEIVE en el facsímil pulsando (AUTO\RECEIVE) o utilice el modo MANUAL RECEIVE ajustado a TEL/FAX. Empiece con Windows.
Page 137 Para ver en la pantalla los faxes recibidos ∫ Para ver un fax en su Inbox Para los usuarios de Windows 95: Seleccione el botón Start. Señale a Programs, señale a Multi-Function Center, y luego haga clic en Message Center. Seleccione Message Center en la barra de tareas de la parte inferior de la pantalla Windows.
Page 138 ≥Aparecerá la casilla de diálogo Print Setup. Si desea utilizar el facsímil como una impresora, seleccione Panasonic MFC Print en la lista desplegable Speciﬁc Printer. Si la impresora identiﬁcada es realmente la que usted desea utilizar, seleccione el botón OK.
Page 139 Envío de un documento cargado en el facsímil Ponga el(los) documento(s) en su facsímil. Para los usuarios de Windows 95: Seleccione el botón Start. Señale a Programs, señale a Multi-Function Center, y luego haga clic en Send From Fax. Para los usuarios de Windows 3.1/3.11: Haga dos veces clic en el icono Send From Fax del grupo de programas Multi-Function Center.
Page 140 Comienzo rápido en español Exploración y almacenamiento de documentos Su facsímil puede ser utilizado como un escáner para permitirle añadir archivos de imágenes a otras aplicaciones Windows. El archivo explorado podrá ser almacenado como un archivo .ALA (imagen), o como un archivo .TIF, .PCX, .DCX, o .BMP.
Page 141 Ayuda para obtener más información Si necesita más información acerca de las aplicaciones Multi-Function Center, utilice la función de ayuda. Para obtener ayuda siga estos pasos. Para los usuarios de Windows 95: Haga clic en el botón Start. Haga clic en Programs. Haga clic en Multi-Function Center.
Page 142: Index
Index Index! Accessories ....15, 16 Address Book ....86, 87, 98 Advanced features .
Page 143 One-Touch Dial (Making a voice call) ....35 (Sending faxes) ....48 (Storing) .
Page 144: Features Summary
Features Summary Summary of user programmable Basic features Code Feature & Display Setting the date and time SET DATE & TIME Setting your logo YOUR LOGO Setting your facsimile telephone number YOUR FAX NO. Printing the sending report SENDING REPORT Setting the ring count in the FAX ONLY mode FAX RING COUNT...
Page 145: Advanced Features
Advanced features Feature & Display Code Setting the journal report to print automatically AUTO JOURNAL Sending documents overseas OVERSEAS MODE Sending a fax at a speciﬁed time DELAYED SEND Setting the Caller ID list to print automatically AUTO CALL. LIST Setting the silent fax recognition ring count SILENT FAX RING Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern...
Page 146 Features Summary Code Feature & Display Setting the IQ-FAX function IQ-FAX Setting the connecting tone CONNECTING TONE Changing the AUTO ANSWER setting AUTO ANSWER Setting the TEL/FAX delayed ring count TEL/FAX RING Setting the ﬁlm detection FILM DETECTION Resetting the advanced features SET DEFAULT Available settings Meaning...
Page 148: Limited Warranty
The Panasonic Fax Advantage Consumer Service Program. Panasonic knows that if your fax machine is not up and running, neither is your business. That’s why we created the Panasonic Fax Advantage Program. Included at no extra cost with the purchase of a...

Panasonic KX-FM106 Operating Instructions Manual

Accessories

Help Button

Finding the Controls

Volumes

Making and

Telephone

One-Touch Dial

Jog Dial

Caller ID

Voice Contact

Sending Faxes

Sending a Fax Manually

Receiving Faxes

Copying

Setup (PC)

Address Book

Printer

PC Fax

PC Receiving

Send from Fax

Scanning

More Information

Jams Recording Paper Jams

Ink Film

Print Reports Printing the Feature Settings, Telephone Numbers, Journal

Display Contrast Changing the Display Contrast

Reset

FCC Information

Limited Warranty

Specifications Technical Data about this Product

Comienzo Rápido en Español

Index

Features Summary

Quick Links

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