Panasonic Kx Fb421 Flatbed Plain Paper Fax Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Flat-Bed-Plain Paper Fax and Copier
Model No.KX-FB421
General Information
Please read these Operating 
Instructions before using the unit 
and save for future reference.
This model is designed to be 
used only in the U.S.A.
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE:
– CALL 
1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
–E-MAIL TO
[email protected] 
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico
–REFER TO
www.panasonic.com 
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico 

2
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.
Things you should keep a record of
Attach your sales receipt here.
For your future reference
Caution:
LThe Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated either at 
the top or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via telephone 
facsimile:
–date and time of transmission,
–identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and
–telephone number of the business,...

Safety instructions
3For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
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...

Table of Contents
4For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Table of Contents
Initial Preparation
Accessories Included accessories  ............................................................................ 6
Accessory information............................................................................ 6
Finding the Controls Overview ................................................................................................ 7
Location of controls...

Table of Contents
5For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Copy
Copying Making a copy  ..................................................................................... 55
Programmable Features
Features Summary Programming ....................................................................................... 59
Basic features  ..................................................................................... 60
Advanced features...

Accessories
6For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Initial Preparation
Included accessories 
LIf any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
LSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
LThe part numbers are subject to change without notice.
Accessory information
The included film roll is 10 meters (321/2) long. We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film  
120 meters (393) for continuous use of your...

Finding the Controls
7For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Finding the Controls
Overview
Front view
A
AA ADocument guides
B
BB BDocument exit
C
CC CADF (Auto Document Feeder) cover
D
DD DRecording paper exit
E
EE EPaper stacker
The paper stacker may not be shown in all 
illustrations.
F
FF FRecording paper entrance
G
GG GPaper tray
H
HH HTension plate
I
II IDocument entrance
J
JJ JDocument cover
K
KK KPrinter cover
L
LL LPrinter cover open button
Rear view
A
AA APower inlet
B
BB BTelephone...

Finding the Controls
8For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Location of controls
A
AA ADisplay
B
BB B{
{{ {MENU}
}} }
LTo initiate or exit programming.
C
CC C{
{{ {CALLER ID}
}} }
LTo use caller ID service (page 38, 40).
D
DD D{
{{ {REDIAL/PAUSE}
}} }
LTo redial the last number dialed.
LTo insert a pause during dialing.
E
EE E{
{{ {HANDSET MUTE}
}} }
LTo mute your voice to the other party 
during a conversation. Press this button 
again to resume the conversation.
F
FF FOne-touch keys
LTo...

Installation
9For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Installation
Connecting the document cover
1
Gently insert the two tabs on the document 
cover into the slots on the unit (1), then 
close the document cover (2).
2Connect the ADF cable to the jack on the 
back of the unit.
LThe arrow (_) on the ADF cable must 
be facing up.
1 2
Document 
cover
Slots
Tabs
ADF cable Arrow (_) 

Installation
10For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Unlocking the shipping lock 
The shipping lock is to avoid damaging the scanner when it is being transported. Before using 
the unit, unlock the shipping lock.
1Press down the printer cover open button 
(1). Open the printer cover (2).
2Slide down the shipping lock to unlock 
position.
L
LL LThe label for unlocking the shipping 
lock is attached to the unit. Remove 
and read it.
3Close the printer cover by pushing down on 
both sides until...