Panasonic Kx Fl501 Plain Paper Laser Multifunction Operating Instructions

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Finding the Controls
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Location!
QUICK SCAN START
MANUAL BROAD
lTo redial the last number 
dialed.
lTo insert a pause during 
dialing.
lTo store or edit names 
and telephone numbers 
(p. 22–24).
lTo change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse services.
lTo dial without 
lifting the handset.
lTo access special 
telephone services 
such as call waiting 
or transferring an 
extension call.
lTo search for a stored name 
(p. 25, 32).
lTo select the features or 
feature settings during 
programming (p. 52).
lTo initiate fax 
transmission 
or reception.
lTo store a 
setting during 
programming.
lTo stop an operation or 
cancel programming.
lTo mute your voice to the 
other party during 
conversation. 
  Press this button again to 
resume conversation.
lTo send faxes using the
  IQ-FAX function (p. 36).
lTo turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 40, 41).
lTo print a quick reference (p. 9).
DisplaylTo select a resolution 
(p. 31, 50).
lTo make a collated copy (p. 51).lTo adjust volumes (p. 21).
lTo select an enlargement or 
reduction rate in copy mode 
(p. 51)
.
lTo store a scanned document into 
memory, and then send it (p. 31).
Dial keypad
lTo initiate copying 
(p. 50).
lTo initiate 
  or exit 
programming.
lTo use ONE-TOUCH DIAL (p. 22, 25, 32).
lTo transmit to multiple stations (p. 37, 39).
lTo confirm a stored telephone 
number (p. 25).
lTo select stations 6–10 for 
ONE-TOUCH DIAL 
(p. 22, 25, 32).
lTo use 
caller ID 
service 
  (p. 27–29). 
						

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Toner cartridge and drum unit!
Caution:
lRead the instructions below before you begin installation. After you have read them, 
open the drum unit protection bag. The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum.
Exposing it to light may damage the drum. Once you have opened the protection bag:
—Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes.
—Do not touch or scratch the green drum surface.
—Do not place the drum unit near dust or dirt, or in a high humidity area.
—Do not expose the drum unit to direct sunlight.
3
Slide the tab of the toner cartridge
into the slot of the drum unit.
Tab
Slot
4a
Firmly press down on the right side of
the toner cartridge to snap into
position and...
4b
turn the two levers on the toner
cartridge with firm pressure.
Levers
Toner 
cartridge 
Red arrows
Drum unit Hold here.
Green drum
surface
1
Remove the toner cartridge and drum
unit from the protection bags. 
Peel off the seal from the toner
cartridge ().
Remove the protection bar from the
drum unit ().
2
1
SealProtection bar
Drum unit
Toner cartridge
12
2
With Panasonic face up on the toner
cartridge, match the red arrows on
the cartridge and the drum unit. 
						

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5
The toner cartridge is installed when
the triangles match.
Triangles
Toner save feature
lIf you want to save on toner consumption, set the toner save setting to on (feature #79 on page 59). The
toner cartridge will last approx. 40% longer. This feature may reduce print quality.
7
Push the front cover open button
then open the front cover. Front cover
Front cover
open button
8
Install the drum and toner unit by
holding the tabs.
lIf the lower glass is dirty, clean it with
a soft dry cloth.
Drum and toner unit
9
Close the front cover, until locked, by
pushing down on both sides.Front cover
Lower glass
6
Tap on the toner cartridge several
times to allow the toner to fall into
the drum unit. Grab the tabs, and
shake the drum and toner unit
horizontally several times. 
TabsToner cartridge 
						

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Setup
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Note for installation:
lDo not place the unit in an area where the paper tray may be obstructed by a wall, etc.
lDocument and recording paper will be ejected from the front of the unit. Do not place anything in front of
the unit.
Paper tray, document stacker and 
paper stacker!
Insert the paper tray into the two slots on the
back of the unit (). 
Let it lean back until it clicks into place().
2
1
Align with the ribs on the document exit ().
Pull the document stacker forward gently until it
clicks into place ().
2
1
21
Paper tray
Line up the slots in the paper stacker with the
pegs on the bottom of the unit, then slide until
locked.
Open the paper stacker extender when you
use legal size paper.
lThe paper stacker can hold approx. 100
sheets of printed paper. Remove the printed
paper before they are filled on the paper
stacker.Paper stacker
Paper stacker extender
Slots Pegs
Paper tray
Document stacker
Paper stacker
Ribs
2
Document exit
Document 
stacker
1 
						

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Recording paper!
Note for recording paper:
lAvoid using paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or
paper used for resumes.
lDo not use different types or thicknesses of paper at the same time. This may cause a paper jam.
lAvoid extremely smooth or shiny paper that is highly textured. 
lAvoid paper that is coated, damaged or wrinkled.
Note:
lAvoid double-sided printing.
lDo not use paper printed from this unit for double-sided printing with other copiers or printers, or the
paper may jam.
lSome paper only accepts print on one side. Try using the other side of paper if you are not happy with the
print quality.
1
Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper
jam.
2
Insert the paper into the recording paper
entrance.
lThe paper should not be over the tab.
lIf the paper is not inserted correctly,
readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.
Tab
Recording 
paper 
entrancePrinting side 
is back.
Stack of 
paper
Correct
Incorrect
Adding paper
1.Remove all of the installed paper.
2.Add paper to the removed paper and straighten.
3.Fan the stack of paper.
4.Insert the paper into the recording paper entrance.
Letter or legal size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 150 sheets of 60 g/m2
to 75 g/m2(16 lb. to 20 lb.) paper or 120 sheets of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper.
lThe unit is set for letter size paper by default. If you want to use legal size paper, change the
setting (feature #16 on page 54). 
						

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Connections!
Connect to “LINE”.
To a single 
telephone line
jack (RJ11C) To a power 
outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz)
Telephone 
line cord Power cord
Power surge
protector(          )
Line surge
protector(         )
Handset cord
1
Connect the handset cord.
2
Connect the telephone line cord.
3
Connect the power cord.
lWhen the power is turned on for
the first time, the unit will print
some basic information.
Note:
lFor additional equipment protection, we recommend you use a surge protector. The following types are
available: TELESPIKE BLOK MODELTSB (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SPIKE BLOK MODELSK6-0 (TRIPPE
MFG. CO.), SUPER MAX (PANAMAX) or MP1 (ITW LINX).
The warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning.
lIf you want to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 44.
Caution:
lWhen you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. 
						

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Setup
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Date and time, your logo and facsimile
telephone number!
You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. This
information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit.
Setting the date and time
Fax Correspondence
Your logoYour facsimile telephone numberDate and time
FROM : Panasonic FaxExample:FAX NO. : 1234567Feb. 26 2000 09:02AM  P1
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press , then .
3
Press .
Example:
Cursor
4
Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting
2 digits for each, using the dial keypad.
Example:Aug. 10, 2001
Press .
5
Press .
Example:
6
Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 
2 digits for each, using the dial keypad.
Press to select “AM” or “PM”.
Example:3:15PM
1.Press .
2.Press until “PM” is displayed.
TIME:   0
3:15PM
TIME:   03:15AM
15 03
TIME:   12:00AM
SET
M:08/D:10/Y:01
0 011 80
M:01/D:01/Y:00
SET
SET DATE & TIME
01
SYSTEM SET UP
MENU
7
Press .
8
Press.MENU
SETUP ITEM [  ]
SET
/
STOP
JOG DIALSET
MENUDisplay
To correct a mistake
lPress or to move the cursor to the
incorrect number, and make the correction.
lIf you press while programming, the
display will return to the previous one.STOP
Note:
lYou can enter the number by rotating
in steps 4 and 6. In this case,
press to move the cursor.
lThe accuracy of the clock is approximately
±60 seconds a month.
JOG DIAL 
						

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HANDSET MUTE
(Insert)
/MENUDisplay
JOG DIALSET
(Hyphen)
FLASH
STOP
(Delete)
1
Press .
Display:
2
Press , then  .
3
Press .
4
Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using
the dial keypad. See the next page for details.
Example:“Bill”
1.Press twice.
Cursor
2.Press six times.
3.Press six times.
4.Press  to move the cursor to the next
space and press  six times.
5
Press .
6
Press .MENU
SETUP ITEM [  ]
SET
LOGO=Bill
5
LOGO=Bil
5
LOGO=Bi
4
LOGO=B
2
LOGO=
SET
YOUR LOGO
02
SYSTEM SET UP
MENU
Setting your logo
To correct a mistake
lPress  or  to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, and make the correction.
To delete a character
lMove the cursor to the character you want to
delete and press  .
STOP
To insert a character
1.Press  or  to move the cursor to the
position to the right of where you want to insert
the character.
2.Press  (Insert) to insert a
space and enter the character.
HANDSET MUTE
Note:
lYou can enter your logo by rotating 
(see the next page).JOG DIAL
The logo can be your company, division or name.
To change capital or lower case letters
Pressing the  key will change to capital or
lower case alternatively.
1.Press 
twice.
Display:
2.Press 
three times.
3.Press .
4.Press three times.
LOGO=Bil
5
LOGO=Bi
LOGO=BI
4
LOGO=B
2 
						

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
FLASH
HANDSET
MUTE
STOP
KeysCharacters
Hyphenbutton (To insert a hyphen.)
Insertbutton (To insert one character or one space.)
Deletebutton (To delete a character.)
key (To move the cursor to the left.)
key (To move the cursor to the right.)
To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next space.
1[]{}+–/=,._`:;?|
ABCabc2 
DEFdef3
GHIghi4
JKLjkl5
MNOmno6
PQRSpqrs7
TUVtuv8
WXYZwxyz9
0()!#$%&¥@^’®
To select characters with the dial keypad
Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.
To select characters using JOG DIAL
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using JOG DIAL.
1.Rotate until the desired character is 
displayed.
2.Press to move the cursor to the next space.
lThe character displayed in step 1 is inserted.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
JOG DIAL
Display order of characters
JOG DIAL
Capital 
alphabet
Lower case 
alphabetNumber
Symbol: Rotating to 
  the right
: Rotating to 
  the left
To change capital or lower case letter. 
						

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Setting your facsimile telephone number
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press , then .
3
Press .
4
Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 
20 digits, using the dial keypad.
Example:
5
Press .
6
Press.MENU
SETUP ITEM [  ]
SET
NO.=1234567
NO.=
SET
YOUR FAX NO.
03
SYSTEM SET UP
MENU
JOG DIALSET
(Hyphen)
FLASH
STOP
(Delete)
/MENUDisplay
Note:
lYou can enter your facsimile telephone number by
rotating . If you use , press
to move the cursor.
lThe button replaces the digit with a “+” and the
button replaces it with a space.
Example(using the dial keypad):  +234  5678
Press .
lTo enter a hyphen in a telephone number, press
(Hyphen).
FLASH
24678 35
JOG DIALJOG DIAL
To correct a mistake
lPress or to move the cursor to the
incorrect number, and make the correction.
To delete a number
lMove the cursor to the number you want to
delete and press .
STOP