Panasonic Kx Fhd301 Fax Machine Users Manual

							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
Compact Plain Paper Fax
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FHD301 
						

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.
Copyright:
This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part,
without the prior written consent of KME and its licensee.
©Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001
Things you should keep a record of
For your future reference
Date of purchaseSerial number
(found on the rear of the unit)
Dealer’s name and address
Dealer’s telephone number
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, entity or person(s).
To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructions on pages 15 to 18.
lNote that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use
discretion when disposing of the used ink film.
lDo not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Energy Star
As an ENERGYSTARPartner, Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGYSTAR is a U.S. registered mark.R
Trademarks
Hammermillis a registered trademark of INTERNATIONALPAPER in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.R 
						

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Important safety instructions!
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.
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.
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.
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 center 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.
13.Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to an authorized service
center 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.
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 center.
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
INSTALLATION:
l Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
l Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations. 
l Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
l Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
WARNING:
l To prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this product to rain or
any type of moisture.
OTHER INFORMATION:
l Keep the unit away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent
lamps and motors.
l The unit should be kept free from dust, high
temperature and vibration.
l The unit should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
l Do not place heavy objects on top of this
unit.
l Do not touch the plug with wet hands. 
						

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Table of Contents
Initial Preparation
AccessoriesIncluded accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Help ButtonHelp function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finding the Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ControlsOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SetupBefore installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Paper stacker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Paper tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . 15
VolumesAdjusting volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Telephone
AutomaticStoring names and telephone numbers in one-touch dial. . . . . . . . . 20
DialingStoring names and telephone numbers in navigator directory. . . . . 21
Editing and erasing a stored item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Making a phone call using one-touch dial and navigator directory. . 23
Caller IDCaller ID service from your phone company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Confirming caller information using the Caller ID list. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Storing caller information in one-touch dial and navigator directory. 27
Voice ContactTalking to the other party after fax transmission or reception. . . . . . 28
Fax
Sending FaxesSending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Documents you can send. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sending a fax using one-touch dial and navigator directory. . . . . . . 31
One time broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Broadcast transmission to pre-programmed parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FaxesTELmode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FAX ONLYmode (all calls are received as faxes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes
without ring signals when you are near the unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the unit with an answering machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Extension telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Distinctive RingUsing with a voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 
						

							Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SummaryBasic features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Help
Error MessagesReports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before 
requesting help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
If a power failure occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
ReplacementReplacing the film cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
JamsRecording paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Document jams – sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
CleaningDocument feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Thermal head, bar and projection bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
General Information
Printed ReportsReference lists and reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
FCC List of FCC requirements and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Information
Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Warranty
Servicenter Servicenter directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Directory
SpecificationsTechnical data about this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
IndexIndex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Programmable Features
Copy
CopyingMaking a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Convenient way to make a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 
						

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Accessories
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Included accessories!
l If any item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
l The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
l Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
Power cord ........................1Telephone line cord.............1 Handset .............................1
Handset cord .....................1 Paper tray ..........................1
Film cartridge ...................1
(included film)
(Left)
(Right)
Paper stacker ....................1
A4 paper guides ................2 Operating instructions .......1
— The film cartridge is 
pre-installed.
Part No. PFJA1030Z Part No. PQJA10075Z Part No. PFJXE0805Z
Part No. PFJA1029Z Part No. PFZX2FHD301M
Part No. PFQX1580Z (Left) Part No. PFKS1032Z3
(Right) Part No. PFKS1033Z3Part No. PFZX1FHD301M 
						

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Accessories
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Accessory information!
l The film cartridge is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.
l To place an order:
Telephone:Call 1-800-332-5368.
Fax:Send a fax to 1-800-237-9080.
Include: — your name, shipping address and telephone number,
— credit card type, number, expiration date and your signature,
— order part number and quantity.
Internet:Visit our web site: http://www.panasonic.com/store
(for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico ONLY)
l If you have any questions about internet orders, please contact us at:
E-mail:[email protected]
Telephone:1-201-348-7292216 mm x 100 m (8
1⁄2x 328)
(prints about 330 letter size pages)
Specifications
KX-FA65Model No.
Film cartridgeItem
l The included film cartridge is 10 meters (321⁄2) long. We recommend that you buy full size
replacement film cartridge – 100 meters (328
) for continuous use of your unit. For best results,
use genuine Panasonic replacement film cartridge Model No. KX-FA65. 
						

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Help Button
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Help function!
1
Press .
Display:
2
Press or until the desired item is
displayed.
1.How to set the date, time, your logo and
fax number.
2.How to program the features.
3.How to store names in the navigator
directory and how to dial them.
4.Help with problems sending/receiving
faxes.
5.How to use the copier function.
6.Frequently asked questions and answers.
7.Explanation of error messages shown on
the display.
8.List of available reports.
9.How to use the Caller ID service.
3
Press .
PRINTINGSET
CALLERID
PRESS SET
REPORTS
PRESS SET
ERRORS
PRESS SET
Q and A
PRESS SET
COPIER
PRESS SET
FAX SND/RCV
PRESS SET
DIRECTORY
PRESS SET
FEATURE LIST
PRESS SET
QUICK SET UP
PRESS SET
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
& SET
HELPHELP
SET
Display
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. 
						

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Finding the Controls 
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Location!
SET
START
VOLUME
AUTOANSWER
LOWER
l To change from pulse to tone temporarily during 
dialing when your line has rotary pulse services.
l To redial the last number dialed.l To insert a pause during dialing.
l To dial without 
lifting the handset.
l To access special telephone services such as 
call waiting or transfers of extension calls.
l To adjust volumes (p. 19).l To search for a stored name (p. 23, 31).l To select the features or feature settings 
during programming (p. 49).
l To navigate to the next operation.
l To initiate fax transmission 
or reception.
l To store a setting during 
programming.
l To stop an operation or cancel 
programming.
l To mute your voice to 
the other party during 
conversation. 
Press this button again 
to resume conversation.
l To turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 36).
l To initiate or 
exit 
programming.Display
Dial keypad
l To initiate copying (p. 46).
l To print a quick reference (p. 8).
l To use caller ID service 
(p. 24–27).
l To use one-touch dial (p. 20, 23, 31).
l To confirm a stored telephone number (p. 25).
l To select stations 8–14 for one-touch dial  
(p. 20, 23, 31).
l To transmit to multiple items (p. 33, 35). 
						

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Finding the Controls / Setup
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Overview!
Recording paper 
entrance
Paper tray Document guides
Document entrance
Speaker
Recording paper exitCover open button Document feeder tray
Cover
Document exit
Paper stacker extender
Paper stacker
Note:
l 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.
l Do not reinsert the ejected paper into the recording paper exit.
l The paper stacker may not be shown in all instructions.
Before installation!
2
Open the cover by pressing the cover open
button.
3
Lift the film cartridge, remove the leaflet and
replace the film cartridge.
4
Close the cover securely by pushing down
on the dotted area at both ends.
1
Remove the shipping tape.Shipping tape
Film 
cartridgeCover open 
button
Leaflet
Dotted area