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Compact Plain Paper Fax
with 2.4 GHz Cordless
and Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No.KX-FPG371
General Information
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE:
– (VOICE) 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
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto
This model is designed to be
Rico
used only
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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 unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top
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For Best Performance For Best Performance Battery charge Operating distance and noise Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit Calls are transmitted between the base unit and for about 15 hours before initial use. the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is: A B Charge contacts Base unit display L A beep will sound, and the following will be displayed for an instant on the base unit. Base unit display
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Important safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions D. If the unit does not work normally by should always be followed to reduce the risk of following the operating instructions. fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Adjust only controls covered by the 1. Read and understand all instructions. operating instructions. Improper 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked adjustment may require extensive work on this unit.
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Safety Instructions CAUTION: Battery To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. L Use only the battery(ies) specified. L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed. L Do not let the ba
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories .............................................................................9 Accessory information..........................................................................10 Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Location of controls..............................................................................11 Overview ..........................................................................................
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Table of Contents Fax Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually........................................................................55 Documents you can send ....................................................................57 Sending a fax using the navigator directory.........................................58 Broadcast transmission .......................................................................59 Receiving Faxes Receiving a fax manually ................................................
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Table of Contents Help Error Messages Reports ................................................................................................93 Display ................................................................................................94 Frequently Asked Questions When a function does not work, check here ........................................96 Replacement Ink film................................................................................................101 Jams Recording
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Accessories Initial Preparation Included accessories Power cord ........................... 1 Telephone line cord...............1 Cordless handset ................. 1 Part No. PFJA1030Z Part No. PQJA10075Z Belt clip................................. 1 Paper tray (for letter size Metal recording paper recording paper) ...................1 guide .................................... 1 Part No. PQKE10341Z3 Part No. PFKS1060Z1 Part No. PFUS1385Z A4 paper guide..................... 1 Ink film .......
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Accessories Accessory information 1/ L The included film roll is 10 meters (32 ') long. We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film 2 50 meters (164') for continuous use of your unit. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again. L To install legal size recording paper, use the legal paper tray (page 16). Model No. Item Specifications/Usage 1 KX-FA53 Replacement film 1 roll – 216 mm × 50 m (8 / " × 164') 2 (ab
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Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Location of controls A B C D E F G H I J K ON ON CALLER ID MESSAGE(S) MESSAGE(S) OFF OFF AUTO AUTO LOCATOR/ RECORD ERASE PLAY MESSAGES MESSAGES ANSWER INTERCOM COPY COPY MIC MIC VOLUME VOLUME DIGITAL DIGITAL - MENU MENU SP PHONE STOP NAVIGATOR TONE SLOW QUICK QUICK PREV NEX T FLASH REDIAL FAX/START HE HELP SE SET CALL WAIT CALL WAIT PAUSE MUTE L M N O P QS R T U A{TONE} M{REDIAL}{PAUSE} L To change from pulse to tone temporarily L
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Finding the Controls (Base Unit) Overview Front view AA Document guides AA BB Paper tray BB A CDEFG B CC Metal recording paper guide CC DD Recording paper entrance DD EE Recording paper exit EE FF Tension plate FF GG Antenna GG HH Front cover HH II Document exit II JJ Microphone JJ L To talk with the other party when using the speakerphone. KK Document entrance KK LL Back cover open button LL MM Back cover MM H KLM I J Rear view AA Power inlet AA BB Telephone line jack BB CC Speaker CC A B C 12
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Finding the Controls (Handset) Finding the Controls (Handset) Location of controls G GG G{{{{FLASH}{ }{ }{ }{CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK}}}} L To access special telephone services such as Call Waiting (page 49) or for transferring extension calls. L To listen to recorded messages (page 76). H HH H{{{{MUTE}}}} L To mute your voice to the other party during a conversation. To release the mute, press {{{{MUTE}}}}, {{{{TALK}}}} or A H {{{{SP-PHONE}}}}. B I I II I{{{{CALLER IQ}}}} L To use the Caller IQ
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Setting (Base Unit) Setting (Base Unit) Ink film 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the 3 Open the back cover. center part. Back cover Center part Front cover 4 Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll into the right slot of the unit (1). Insert the “T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot of 2 Release the back cover by pushing the the unit (2). back cover open button (green) on the right Insert the rear ink film roll (3). side of the unit. L The ink film is safe to touch, and wi
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Setting (Base Unit) 5 Turn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in the 6 Close the back cover securely by pushing direction of the arrow. down on the dotted area at both ends (1). Close the front cover securely (2). L When the power cord is connected, the “T” shaped gear following message will be displayed (blue) while the unit is checking that there is no slack in the ink film. PLEASE WAIT Dotted area 1 2 2 Back cover Front cover Ink film L Make sure that the ink film is wrapped around the blue c
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Setting (Base Unit) Paper tray The included paper tray is for letter size To use legal size paper recording paper. L Please purchase a legal paper tray, Model Insert the tab on the paper tray into the slot on No. KX-FA51 (page 10) and install it. the back of the unit. Paper tray Tab Legal paper tray Slot To use A4 size paper You need to install the A4 paper guide to the right side of the paper tray. L Change the recording paper size (feature #16, page 88). 1. Insert the bottom tab on the A
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Setting (Base Unit) Metal recording paper guide Attach the metal recording paper guide into the slots on the recording paper exit. Metal recording paper guide Slots L The recording paper will be ejected from the top of the unit after printing. The metal recording paper guide prevents the printed paper from curling. Metal recording paper guide Printed paper 17 For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
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Setting (Base Unit) Recording paper 2 Letter, legal or A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 75 g/m (20 2 2 lb.) paper. You may use 60 g/m to 90 g/m (16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper. See the note for paper specifications ® (page 120). For superior results, we recommend Hammermill Jet Print paper. If you use legal size paper, please install a legal paper tray (page 16). 1 Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper To add paper jam. 1. Pull the tension plate forwa
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Setting (Handset) Setting (Handset) Belt clip and headset Belt clip Headset (optional) To install the belt clip Plugging the headset into the handset allows a hands-free telephone conversation. Please use the Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA88 or KX-TCA90. See page 10 for accessory information. To connect the headset To remove the belt clip The pictured headset is KX-TCA88. 19 For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
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Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Selecting the way to use your fax machine You may already have other devices such as a telephone or computer in addition to the fax machine. You may use them in the same room or a different room. Depending on your situation, select the way you prefer to use your fax machine. – Case 1: Using the fax machine only (page 22) – Case 2: Using the fax machine with an extension telephone (page 24) – Case 3: Using the fax machine with a computer (page 26) To
