Panasonic Kx Fl501 Plain Paper Laser Multifunction Operating Instructions

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Copying
To make a reduced copy, press
repeatedly and
select the desired reduction rate. The unit
can reduce copies to as little as 50% of the
original by changing the reduction rate 5%
at a time.
COPY ZOOM
To make an enlarged copy, press
repeatedly and
select the desired enlargement rate. The
unit can enlarge copies to as much as 200%
of the original by changing the enlargement
rate 5% at a time.
COPY ZOOM
Original documentEnlarged copyOriginal document Example: 70% reduced copyReduced copy
AB
CDAB
CDAB
CDAB
CD
Example: 150% enlarged copy
Collated pages
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
Uncollated pages
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
To collate multiple copies
The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages.
Press until the following is displayed and start copying.
Display:COLLATE=ON
COLLATE
Example:Making two copies of a 4-page original document Note:
lThe display will show the rate you selected while copying.
Example:
Reduction/enlargement rate
lFor an enlarged copy, the unit will only enlarge the center of the upper part of the document. To make an
enlarged copy of the bottom of the document, turn the document around, insert it into the unit, and then
make a copy.75%
FINE  [01]
To reduce or enlarge a document
Note:
lThe unit will store the documents into memory while collating copy. If memory becomes full while storing,
the unit will only print out the stored pages.
lWhile collating copies, the display will show the following.
Example:
shows collating copy 100% FINE  [01]C 
						

							Features Summary
52
The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the
programming tables (p. 53–59).
1
Press .
Display:
2
Select the feature you wish to program.
nFor basic features(p. 53, 54):
Rotate  until the desired
feature is displayed.
nFor advanced features(p. 55–59):
Rotate  until the following is 
displayed.
Press and rotate  until
the desired feature is displayed.
3
Press .
lThe current setting of the feature will be
displayed.
4
Rotate  until the desired setting
is displayed.
lThis step may be slightly different
depending on the feature.
5
Press .
lThe setting you selected is set, and the
next feature will be displayed.
6
To exit programming, press .MENU
SET
JOG DIAL
SET
JOG DIALSET
ADVANCED MODE
JOG DIAL
JOG DIAL
SYSTEM SET UP
MENU
Programming by entering the program
code number directly
You can select a feature by directly entering the
program code (# and 2-digit number) instead of
using .
1.Press 
.
2.Press  and the 2-digit code number.
3.Follow steps 3 to 6 above.
lSee programming tables for code numbers 
(p. 53– 59).
MENU
JOG DIAL
Programming!
JOG DIALSET
MENUDisplay
General programming method
To cancel programming
Press  to exit the program.MENU 
						

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Features Summary
Basic features!
Programming table
Code
#01
To set the date and time.SET DATE & TIME
mm/dd/yy  
hh:mm
(2 digits for
each entry)See page 17 for details.
See page 18 for details.
See page 20 for details.
“ERROR”: The sending report will
be printed only when fax
transmission fails. 
“ON”: The sending report will be
printed out after every transmission.
This setting is also available after
activating FAX ONLYmode (p. 43).
If you are using the unit with an
answering machine, set to 
“5 EXT.TAM” (p. 44). #02
To set your logo.
YOUR LOGO(Up to 30
characters)
Display & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
#03
To set your facsimile telephone
number. YOUR FAX NO.(Up to 20 
digits)
#04To print and check the sending
report for fax transmission results
(p. 34).SENDING REPORT
ERROR
ON
OFF
#06To change the number of rings
before the unit answers a call in
FAX ONLYmode. FAX RING COUNT1, 2, 3, 4, 
5 EXT.TAM
(The default setting is in bold type.) 
						

							How to set menu options
1.Press.
2.Rotate until the desired
feature is displayed.
3.Press .
4.Rotate until the desired
setting is displayed.
JOG DIAL
SET
JOG DIAL
MENU5.Press .
6.Press.
MENU
SET
Note:
lStep 4 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 52 for more details.
Programming table (cont.)
CodeDisplay & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
Features Summary
54
Basic features (cont.)!
ON / ID=11
OFF
#13 #12
If you cannot dial, change the
setting depending on your
telephone line service.DIALING MODE
TONE
PULSE
(The default setting is in bold type.)
If you are using the unit with an
answering machine, activate this
feature, and set the remote
activation ID to secure the remote
operation for the answering
machine.REMOTE TAM ACT.
To select “ON” and enter ID:
1.Press .
2.Rotate and select this
feature.
3.Press .
4.Rotate to select “ON”.
5.Press .
6.Enter your ID from 1 to 5 digits,
using 0–9, and #.
7.Press .
8.Press .
MENU
SET
SET
JOG DIAL
SET
JOG DIAL
MENU
“TONE”: For tone dial service.
“PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial
service.
“LETTER”: Letter size paper.
“LEGAL”: Legal size paper.
#16
To set the recording paper size.
PAPER SIZELETTER
LEGAL
You can select the bell or the melody.
The selected bell or melody will
sound while setting.
#17To set the ring melody.
MELODY RINGERBELL
MELODY
(A, B, C, D) 
						

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How to set menu options
Programming table
Code
#22To print the journal report
automatically for fax communications.
AUTO JOURNALON
OFF
To send a document:
1.Insert the document.
2.Follow steps 1–3 above.
3.Rotate to select “ON”.
4.Press .
5.Enter the fax number.
6.Press .
7.Enter the transmission start time.
Press to select “AM” or “PM”.
8.Press .
9.Press .
lTo cancel after programming,
press then 
.SETSTOP
MENU
SET
SET
SET
JOG DIAL
“NEXTFAX”: This setting is effective
only for the next attempted fax
transmission. After transmission, the
unit will return to the previous setting.
“ERROR”: When the previous fax
transmission fails and you redial
the same number.
lThis feature is not available for
broadcast transmission.
lThe calling charge may be higher. #23If you have difficulty sending an
overseas fax, activate this feature
before starting transmission. This
feature makes sending documents
easier as the transmission speed is
slowed down.OVERSEAS MODE
Display & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
#25To send a fax automatically at a
specified time.
This allows you to take advantage
of low-cost calling hours offered by
your telephone company.
lThe setting can be reserved to
take place up to 24 hours in
advance.DELAYED SEND
NEXTFAX
ERROR
OFF
ON / 
fax no. /
hh:mm
OFF
(The default setting is in bold type.)
Advanced features!
“ON”: The unit will print the journal
report automatically after every 30
new fax communications (p. 34).
Note:
lStep 4 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 52 for more details.
1.Press.
2.Rotate until the following is
displayed.
Display:
Press and rotate until
the desired feature is displayed.
3.Press .
SET
JOG DIALSET
ADVANCED MODE
JOG DIAL
MENU4.Rotate until the desired
setting is displayed.
5.Press .
6.Press.
MENU
SET
JOG DIAL
#26
To print the Caller ID list
automatically.  AUTO CALL. LIST
ON
OFF“ON”: The unit will print the Caller
ID list automatically after every 30
new calls (p. 28). 
						

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Advanced features (cont.)!
A, B, C, D
OFF
#31If you subscribe to a Distinctive
Ring Service (Identa-Ring) from
your telephone company, activate
this feature.
This feature is also required for
voice mail service.RING DETECTION
Select the ring pattern to be
assigned to the facsimile number.
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)
lFor more information about
telephone services, contact your
telephone company.
CodeDisplay & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
(The default setting is in bold type.) #39
To adjust the display contrast.LCD CONTRAST
NORMAL
DARKER“NORMAL”: For normal contrast
“DARKER”: Used when the display
contrast is too light.
See pages 46 and 47 for details.
#30
To change the number of rings
when the unit detects a voice call in
TEL/FAX mode. SILENT FAXRING
3, 4, 5, 6
ON
OFF
“ON”: The unit will fit a received
document onto your recording
paper.
“OFF”: The unit will print the
original size. #37
To receive a fax document that is
longer than your recording paper. AUTO REDUCTION
How to set menu options
Note:
lStep 4 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 52 for more details.
1.Press.
2.Rotate until the following is
displayed.
Display:
Press and rotate until
the desired feature is displayed.
3.Press .
SET
JOG DIALSET
ADVANCED MODE
JOG DIAL
MENU4.Rotate until the desired
setting is displayed.
5.Press .
6.Press.
MENU
SET
JOG DIAL
Programming table (cont.) 
						

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(The default setting is in bold type.)
CodeDisplay & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
#44To alert you with beeps when a
received document is stored into
memory due to a problem.
RECEIVE ALERTON
OFF
#49To answer a call with an extension
telephone in TEL/FAX mode 
(p. 47).AUTO DISCONNECT
ON/
CODE=0
OFF1.Follow steps 1–3 on page 56.
2.Rotate to select “ON”.
3.Press .
4.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits,
using 0–9 and .
5.Press .
6.Press .
MENU
SET
SET
JOG DIAL
#41If you use an extension telephone
and wish to use it to receive a fax,
activate this feature, and enter the
code (p. 48).
lThis code is also used to receive
a voice message and a fax in the
same call (p. 45).FAX ACTIVATION
ON/
CODE=9
OFF
1.Follow steps 1–3 on page 56.
2.Rotate to select “ON”.
3.Press .
4.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits,
using 0–9 and .
5.Press .
6.Press .
lDo not enter “0000”.
MENU
SET
SET
JOG DIAL
If you hear slow beeps, clear the
printing problem or supply paper to
print the stored document. The
beeps will stop.
#46
To receive a fax automatically when
you answer a call and hear a fax
calling tone (slow beep).
FRIENDLY RCVON
OFF
“ON”: You do not have to press
for fax reception.
FAX START
#40If you use the unit with an
answering machine and wish to
receive faxes from older model fax
machines, activate this feature.SILENT DETECT.
ON
OFF
lIf the other party’s fax machine
does not send a fax calling tone,
select “ON”. The unit detects a
silent pause and activates the fax
function.
lIf you use an answering machine
to give greeting messages and
record incoming messages on a
single cassette tape, select “OFF”. 
						

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Advanced features (cont.)!
You can confirm the status of the
other party’s machine.
lIf the ring back tone continues, the
other party’s machine may not be a
facsimile or may have run out of
paper. Check with the other party.
lThe connecting tone volume
cannot be adjusted. #76If you often have trouble when
sending a fax, this feature allows
you to hear connecting tones: fax
tone, ring back tone and busy tone.CONNECTING TONE
ON
OFF
CodeDisplay & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
(The default setting is in bold type.)See page 35 for details.
#75
To apply to the NetMoves Global
Fax Network and activate the IQ-
FAX function.IQ-FAX
ON
OFF
See page 49 for details.
#70
If you have a pager and wish to
know when your unit receives a
fax, activate this feature.FAX PAGER CALLON
OFF
#68ECM stands for Error Correction
Mode. To send a fax even if there
is static interference on the
telephone line.ECM SELECTION
ON
OFF
This feature is available when the
transmitting/receiving stations are
ECM compatible.
lIf documents are in memory, clear
them before making the setting 
(p. 42).
How to set menu options
Programming table (cont.)
Note:
lStep 4 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 52 for more details.
1.Press.
2.Rotate until the following is
displayed.
Display:
Press and rotate until
the desired feature is displayed.
3.Press .
SET
JOG DIALSET
ADVANCED MODE
JOG DIAL
MENU4.Rotate until the desired
setting is displayed.
5.Press .
6.Press.
MENU
SET
JOG DIAL 
						

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CodeDisplay & FeatureSettingsHow the unit operates
#78If you use an extension telephone
in TEL/FAX mode, select the
desired number of rings of the
extension telephone.TEL/FAX RING1, 2, 3, 4
#80To reset on advanced features to
their default settings.SET DEFAULT
YES
NO
See pages 46 and 47 for details.
1.Follow steps 1–3 on page 58.
2.Rotate to select
“YES”.
3.Press .
4.Press again.
5.Press .
MENU
SET
SET
JOG DIAL
#77
To change the receive mode in the
AUTOANSWER setting. AUTO ANSWER
FAX ONLY
TEL/FAX“FAX ONLY”: Facsimile only mode
(p. 43)
“TEL/FAX”: Telephone/Facsimile
mode (p. 46, 47)
(The default setting is in bold type.)
#79
To save on toner consumption.TONER SAVE
ON
OFF“ON”: The toner cartridge will last
longer.
lThis feature may reduce print
quality. 
						

							For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Error Messages
Reports!
Communication message
COMMUNICATION ERROR
DOCUMENT JAMMED
ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT
MEMORY FULL
NO DOCUMENT
OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND
PRESSED THE STOP KEY
THE COVER WAS OPENED
OK40–42
46–52
58, 65 
68, 72
FF
43
44
—
54
59
70
—
—
—
—
—
—
lA transmission or reception error occurred. Try
again or check with the other party.
lA line problem occurred. Connect the telephone
line cord to a different jack and try again.
lAn overseas transmission error occurred. Try using
the overseas mode of feature #23 (p. 55).
lThe document is jammed. Remove the jammed
document (p. 72).
lA transmission or reception error occurred because
of a problem with the other party’s fax machine.
Check with the other party.
lThe document was not received due to memory
being full.
lThe document was not fed into the unit properly.
Reinsert the document and try again.
lThe other party’s fax machine is busy or has run
out of recording paper. Try again.
lThe document was not fed properly. Reinsert the
document and try again.
lThe other party’s fax machine rings too many
times. Send the fax manually – dial the number,
confirm the fax tone, and press  .
lThe other party’s machine is not a facsimile. Check
with the other party.
lThe number you dialed is not in service.
lwas pressed and fax communication was
canceled.
lThe front cover was opened. Close it and try again.
lFax communication was successful.
STOP
FAX START
Error
codeCause & solution
60
If your unit cannot send a fax, check the following:
—the number you dialed is correct,
—the other party’s machine is a facsimile.
If the problem remains, correct it by following the communication message printed on the
sending and journal reports (p. 34).