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FL541.PDF Page 1 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM
High Speed Laser Fax and Copier
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FL541
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE:
— PHONE CALL
1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
— E-MAIL TO
consumerproducts@panasonic.com
Please read these Operating
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto
Instructions before using the unit
Rico
and save for future reference.
— REFER TO
www.panasonic.com
This model is designed to be
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FL541.book Page I Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Location of Controls How to use the operating instructions When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open so that you will find easy reference to the buttons. OPEN I
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FL541.book Page II Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Location of controls Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. For a description of each button, see page 8. AB CD EF G HI JO KL M N PQSRTUVW Keys (Listed in alphabetical order.) AUTO ANSWER H FLASH L QUICK SCAN START I BROADCAST C HANDSET MUTE K REDIAL/PAUSE J CALLER ID PRINT R HELP N RESOLUTION G CALLER ID SEARCH S LOWER T SET V CALLER IQ E MANUAL BROAD D Station keys B COLLATE F MENU P STOP U COPY START W MONITO
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FL541.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine. Things you should keep a record of Attach your sales receipt here. For your future reference Date of purchase Serial number (found on the rear of the unit) Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Caution: L The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unles
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FL541.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Safety Instructions S 1F Sa aor fe fet t y F y In In axs A st tr rd u uv c ca t tiint o on n as s ge assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or Important safety water. D. If the unit does not work normally by instructions following the operating instructions. When using this unit, basic safety precautions Adjust only controls covered by the should always be f
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FL541.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Safety Instructions – If you ingest any toner, drink several OTHER INFORMATION: glasses of water to dilute your stomach L Keep the unit away from electrical noise contents, and seek immediate medical generating devices, such as fluorescent treatment. lamps and motors. – If any toner comes into contact with your L The unit should be kept free from dust, high eyes, flush them thoroughly with water, temperature and vibration. and seek
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FL541.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents information........................................33 1. Introduction and 3.8 Printing the Caller ID list...................34 Installation 3.9 Erasing caller information.................34 Accessories 3.10 Storing caller information..................34 1.1 Included accessories..........................7 1.2 Accessory information........................8 4. Fax Finding the Controls Sending Faxes 1.3
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FL541.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM Table of Contents Jams 8.5 Recording paper jam ........................58 8.6 Document jams - sending.................60 Cleaning 8.7 Cleaning the inside of the unit ..........61 9. Caller IQ Feature Caller IQ Feature 9.1 openLCR service for the Caller IQ feature ..............................................64 9.2 To turn the Caller IQ ON / OFF.........64 9.3 Updating the rate table (downloading the rate table) ..........................
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FL541.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1 Introduction and Installation 1.1 Included accessories *1 No. Item Part number Quantity Specifications 1 Power cord PFJA1030Z 1 ---------- 2 Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z 1 ---------- 3 Handset PFJXE0805Z 1 ---------- 4 Handset cord PFJA1029Z 1 ---------- 5 Paper stacker PFKS1096Z1 1 6 Paper tray PFKS1085Z1 1 ---------- 7 Drum unit KX-FA84 1 See page 69. 8 Toner cartridge ---------- 1 prints about 800 let
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FL541.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation G{RESOLUTION} L To select a resolution (page 36, 44). 1.2 Accessory information H{AUTO ANSWER} To ensure that the unit operates properly, we L To turn ON/OFF the auto answer setting recommend the use of a Panasonic toner (page 39, 40). cartridge and drum unit. I{QUICK SCAN START} L To store a scanned document into 1.2.1 Available accessories memory, and then send it (page 36). – Replacement toner cartridge
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FL541.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.4 Overview 1 23 4 56 78 9 j k l 1 Handset 2 Speaker 3 Document guides 4 Paper tray 5 Recording paper entrance 6 Tension plate *1 7 Paper stacker *1 8 Document stacker 9 Recording paper exit j Document exit k Front cover l Document entrance *1 The paper stacker and document stacker may not be shown in all illustrations. For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 9
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FL541.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation Installation 3 Place the toner cartridge (1) into the drum unit (2) vertically. 1.5 Toner cartridge and 1 drum unit The included toner cartridge is a starter toner cartridge. It will print about 800 letter-sized pages with a 5% image area (page 69). Caution: L Read the following instructions before you begin installation. After you have read them, open the drum unit protection bag. The drum unit con
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FL541.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 6 Make sure that the triangles (1) match, to 8 Install the drum and toner unit (1) by holding install the toner cartridge correctly. the tabs. 1 2 1 7 Lift open the front cover (1), holding OPEN (2). L Do not touch the transfer roller (2). 9 Close the front cover (1) by pushing down 1 on both sides, until locked. 1 2 L If the lower glass (3) is dirty, clean it with a soft and dry cloth. L While the unit
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FL541.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.6 Paper tray 1.7 Paper stacker Insert the paper tray (1) into the slot (2) on the Line up the slots (1) in the paper stacker with back of the unit. the pegs (2) on the bottom of the unit, then insert the two tabs of the paper stacker into the slots on the unit (3). 1 2 2 3 3 Note: L Do not place the unit in an area where the 1 paper tray may be obstructed (i.e., by a wall, etc.). Note: L Keep this su
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FL541.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.8 Document stacker 1.9 Handset cord Pull the document stacker (1) forward gently Connect the handset cord (1). until it clicks into place, then press the center part of the document stacker (2) to open the extender (3). 1 1.10 Recording paper 1 A4, letter or legal size recording paper can be used for fax messages. The unit can hold up to 2 2 250 sheets of 60 g/m to 75 g/m (16 lb. to 20 lb.) 2 paper,
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FL541.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 2 Pull the tension plate forward (1) and insert To use A4 size paper the paper, print-side down (2), then push Insert the tabs on the A4 paper guides (1) into the tension plate back (3). the slots. 2 4 1 1 4 L “L” is shown on the A4 paper guide for the left side. “R” is shown on the A4 paper guide for the right side. 3 L The paper should not be over the tabs (4). L If the paper is not inserted correct
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FL541.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 2. Preparation C 2F 2 o P or n repar nec Fax tiat A ons id ov n a and ntaS ge as etupsistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 2.1.1 Connections 2.1 Selecting the way to Connect to LINE. use your fax machine Depending on your situation, you can select the way you prefer to use your fax machine in Quick Setup feature #00. You can print out the Quick Setup Guide for your assistance. – Case 1: FAX ONLY (page 16) – Case 2a: Distinctive Ring (1 phone
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FL541.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 2. Preparation 2.2.4 How to setup 2.2 Case 1: FAX ONLY ON 2.2.1 Your situation You wish to use the fax machine only for fax reception/transmission. 2.2.2 Telephone wiring image in house or office Single telephone line {MENU} {A}{B} {SET} (1 phone number) Fax machine 1 Press {MENU}. 2 Press {#} then {0}{0}. 2.2.3 Connections for Case 1 QUICK SETUP PRESS SET Connect to LINE. 3 Press {SET}. L The Quick Setup Guide will be printed. 4 Press
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FL541.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 2. Preparation 2.3.3 Connections for Case 2a 2.3 Case 2a: Distinctive Connect to LINE. Ring (1 phone line with 2 or more phone numbers) 2.3.1 Your situation You wish to use the fax machine and your answering machine in a different room and receive faxes and phone calls automatically. You must get another phone number to use for fax besides the current phone number. To get a new phone number, you need to subscribe to Distinctive Ring
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FL541.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:07 PM 2. Preparation 5 Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the following. SELECT A SETUP =DIST. RING [±] 6 Press {SET}. 7 Press {MENU}. L The AUTO ANSWER light is ON. L You cannot change the receiving mode while the Distinctive Ring feature is activated. 2.3.5 How to receive calls If the number assigned for phone calls is called, the fax machine and answering machine will ring and then the answering machine will record voice message aut
