Panasonic All in One Printer KX FL501C User Manual

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High Speed Laser Fax with Copier Function  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
KX-FL501C  
For assistance, please call  
1-800-300-4644 or visit us at  
Please read these Operating  
Instructions before using the unit and  
save for future reference.  
PFQX1493ZA  
BM1100MN0  
 
Safety instructions  
Important safety instructions!  
When using this unit, basic safety precautions  
should always be followed to reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock, or personal injury.  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked  
on this unit.  
3. Unplug this unit from power outlets before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
4. Do not use this unit near water, for example  
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or  
the like.  
11. Never push any objects through slots in this  
unit. This may result in the risk of fire or  
electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the  
unit.  
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an  
authorized service centre when service is  
required. Opening or removing covers may  
expose you to dangerous voltages or other  
risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause  
electric shock when the unit is subsequently  
used.  
5. Place the unit securely on a stable surface.  
Serious damage and/or injury may result if  
the unit falls.  
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the  
unit. They are provided for ventilation and  
protection against overheating. Never place  
the unit near radiators, or in a place where  
proper ventilation is not provided.  
13. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and  
refer servicing to an authorized service  
centre when the following conditions occur:  
A. When the power supply cord or plug is  
damaged or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit.  
C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
7. Use only the power source marked on the  
unit. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supplied to your home, consult your dealer  
or local power company.  
8. For safety purposes this unit is equipped  
with a grounded plug. If you do not have  
this type of outlet, please have one  
installed. Do not use any type of adaptor  
plug to defeat this safety feature.  
9. Do not place objects on the power cord.  
Install the unit where no one can step or  
trip on the cord.  
10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension  
cords. This can result in the risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
D. If the unit does not work normally by  
following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only controls covered by the  
operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment may require extensive work  
by an authorized service centre.  
E. If the unit has been dropped or  
physically damaged.  
F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in  
performance.  
14. During thunderstorms, avoid using  
telephones except cordless types. There  
may be a remote risk of an electric shock  
from lightning.  
15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak,  
when in the vicinity of the leak.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Safety instructions  
CAUTION:  
Toner cartridge  
Be careful of the following when you handle  
Laser radiation  
The printer of this unit utilizes a laser. Use  
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the toner cartridge.  
of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
—If you ingest any toner, drink several  
glasses of water to dilute your stomach  
contents, and seek immediate medical  
treatment.  
—If any toner comes into contact with your  
eyes, flush them thoroughly with water,  
and seek medical treatment.  
—If any toner comes into contact with your  
skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap  
and water.  
DANGER-Invisible laser  
radiation when open and  
interlock defeated.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE  
TO BEAM.  
DANGER-RADIATION LASER  
INVISIBLE LORSQUE OUVERT  
ET DISPOSITIF DE  
VERROUILLAGE HORS SERVICE.  
ÈVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION  
AU FAISCEAU.  
Drum unit  
Read the instructions on pages 12 and 13  
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before you begin installation of the drum  
unit. After you have read them, open the  
drum unit protection bag. The drum unit  
contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it  
to light may damage the drum.  
Once you have opened the protection bag:  
—Do not expose the drum unit to light for  
more than 5 minutes.  
—Do not touch or scratch the green drum  
surface.  
—Do not place the drum unit near dust or  
dirt, or in a high humidity area.  
—Do not expose the drum unit to direct  
sunlight.  
Fuser unit  
Fuser unit  
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The fuser unit gets hot. Do not touch it.  
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Safety instructions  
OTHER INFORMATION:  
CAUTION:  
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Installation  
Never install telephone wiring during a  
lightning storm.  
Keep the unit away from electrical noise  
generating devices, such as fluorescent  
lamps and motors.  
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Never install telephone jacks in wet  
The unit should be kept free from dust, high  
locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
temperature and vibration.  
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The unit should not be exposed to direct  
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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or  
sunlight.  
terminals unless the telephone line has  
been disconnected at the network interface.  
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Do not place heavy objects on top of this  
unit.  
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Use caution when installing or modifying  
telephone lines.  
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Do not touch the plug with wet hands.  
WARNING:  
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To prevent the risk of fire or electrical  
shock, do not expose this product to rain or  
any type of moisture.  
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Table of Contents  
Initial Preparation  
Accessories  
Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Help Button  
Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Finding the  
Controls  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Setup  
Toner cartridge and drum unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Paper tray, document stacker and paper stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . 17  
Volumes  
Adjusting volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Telephone  
Automatic  
Dialing  
Storing names and telephone numbers in ONE-TOUCH DIAL. . . . . 22  
Storing names and telephone numbers in SPEED DIRECTOR . . . . 23  
Editing and erasing a stored name and number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Making a voice call using ONE-TOUCH DIAL and  
SPEED DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Call Display  
Call Display service from your phone company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Confirming caller information using the Caller’s list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Storing caller information in ONE-TOUCH DIAL and  
SPEED DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Voice Contact Talking to the other party after fax transmission or reception . . . . . . 31  
Fax  
Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Sending a fax using ONE-TOUCH DIAL and SPEED DIRECTOR . . 33  
Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Reports for confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Receiving  
Faxes  
Setting the unit to receive faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
TEL mode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Using the unit with an answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls  
without rings when you are near the unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Using with an answering machine and computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
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Copy  
Copying  
Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Convenient way to make a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Programmable Features  
Features  
Summary  
Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Basic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Help  
Error Messages Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Operations  
When a function does not work, check here before  
requesting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Replacement  
Jams  
Replacing the toner cartridge and the drum unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Recording paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Document jams - sending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
No feeding or multiple feeding occurs while sending . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Cleaning  
Cleaning the inside of the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
General Information  
Printed Reports Reference lists and reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Warranty  
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Important  
Information  
Specifications Technical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Index  
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