Panasonic Kx Fl501 Plain Paper Laser Multifunction Operating Instructions

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Receiving Faxes
With a PC
If you have a
computer attached
to the same
telephone line, see
page 48.
Other
options
You need to subscribe
to Distinctive Ring
Service.
Setting the Distinctive
Ring pattern(feature
#31 on page 56)
Select the same ring pattern
assigned to the facsimile
number. (Default setting is B.)
A:
Standard ring (one long ring)
B:Double ring (two short rings)
C:Triple ring (short-long-short
rings)
D:Other triple ring (short-short-
long rings)
To the 
same line 2-number example
Telephone...

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Receiving Faxes
1
When the unit rings, lift the handset to
answer the call.
2
When:
—document reception is required,
—a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
—no sound is heard,
press .
3
Replace the handset.
lThe unit will start fax reception.CONNECTING.....
FAX START
Handset Display
FAX START
OFF
STOP
To stop receiving
Press .
Friendly reception feature
When you answer a call and hear a fax calling
tone (slow beep), the unit will automatically start
fax reception.
lIf this feature is not...

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Receiving Faxes
JOG DIAL
SET
Display
ON
If you have a telephone line just for faxes, we recommend the following setup.
Example:One telephone line is used for voice calls and a separate telephone line for faxes. 
FAX ONLYmode!
(all calls are received as faxes)
1
Set feature #77 to “FAX ONLY” (p. 59).
2
If the AUTO ANSWER light is off, turn it on
by pressing .
lThe display will show the number of rings
before the unit answers a call in FAX ONLY
mode.
Display:
Example:
3
If you wish to change the ring...

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Receiving Faxes
1
Connect the answering machine.
Using the unit with an answering machine!
Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine
2
Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4.
lThis will allow the answering machine to answer the call first.
3
Record a greeting message on the answering machine.
Example:  
“This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are unable to
answer the phone right now. To send a fax, start transmission. To leave a
message, please...

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Receiving Faxes
How the fax machine and answering machine work
Receiving voice calls
The answering machine will record voice messages automatically.
Receiving fax calls
Thefax machine willreceive documentsautomatically whenthe machine detects afaxcalling
tone.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call
The answering machine will record the voice message first. The fax machine will then be
activated by the caller’s request and will receive the document.
Note:
lEvery time the fax machine...

46
Receiving Faxes
TEL/FAX mode!
(receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls
without rings when you are near the unit)
Note:
lThe fax machine will display the following when a
call is received.
Display:
lThe ringer should be on (p. 21).INCOMING CALL
Use this mode when you are always near the fax machine, and want to receive faxes without the
unit ringing. When a call is received, the fax machine will work as follows. To set TEL/FAX mode,
see below.
To set TEL/FAX mode
1.Set feature #77 to “TEL/FAX”...

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Receiving Faxes
When an extension telephone is connected
TEL/FAX delayed ring count
The number of rings generated before the fax
machine answers depends on the setting of feature
#78 on page 59. The fax machine will not generate
an audible ring during this time.
Silent fax recognition ring count
The fax machine generates audible rings to
indicate that it is receiving a voice call. The number
of rings generated depends on the setting of
feature #30 on page 56. This signal will not ring at
an extension...

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Receiving Faxes
Extension telephone!
Using with an answering machine and 
computer!
To the EXT jack 
or the same line
Extension telephone
Note:
lYou can change the fax activation code in feature #41
(p. 57).
If you use the fax machine with an extension telephone, you can receive fax documents using
the extension telephone. You do not have to press on the fax machine.
Important:
lUse a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly.
FAX START
1
When the...

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Receiving Faxes
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax!
This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document.
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press , then .
3
Press .
4
Rotate to select “ON”.
lIf this feature is not required, select
“OFF”. 
5
Press .
6
Enter your pager number up to 30 digits.
Example:
7
Press .
8
Enter your pager access code up to 10
digits if required.
Example:
9
Press .
lThe default code 07734 will show “Hello!”
on your pager.
lIf you want to change this...

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Copying
Making a copy!
Convenient way to make a copy!
1
Adjust the width of the document guides to
the size of the document.
2
Insert the document (up to 15 pages) FACE
DOWN until the unit grabs the document and
a single beep is heard.
Display:
lMake sure the handset is on the cradle.
3
Press .
lIf necessary, enter the number of copies
(up to 99).
4
Press .
lThe unit will start copying.
COPY START
100% FINE  [01]
COPY START
STANDARD
The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 99). 
The...