Panasonic Kx Fl511 Laser Fax Machine Operating Instructions

							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.
High Speed Laser Fax and Copier
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FL511
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE:
— PHONE 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
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Lo cation of Co ntrols
How to use the operating instructions
When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open so that you will 
find easy reference to the buttons.
OPEN
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Location of controls
Please keep this page open when following operating instructions.
Keys
AUTO ANSWER HFLASH LQUICK SCAN START I
BROADCAST CHANDSET MUTE KREDIAL/PAUSE J
CALLER ID PRINT RHELP NRESOLUTION G
CALLER ID SEARCH SLOWER TSET V
CALLER IQ EMANUAL BROAD DStation keys B
COLLATE FMENU PSTOP U
COPY START WMONITOR MTONE A
DIRECTORY PROGRAM ONAME/TEL NO. TVO LUME  Q
FAX START VNAVIGATOR Q
AB D EHI F
JORQSTUVW P KL NMCG
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine.
Things you should keep a record of
Attach your sales receipt here.
For your future reference
Caution:
LThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer 
or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly 
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the 
transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other 
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, 
other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other 
number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)
In order to program this information into your fax machine, you should complete the instructions on 
page 28 to page 30.
LDo not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Energy Star:
LAs an ENERGY STA R® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
Trademarks:
LopenLCR and openLCR.com are the trademarks of openLCR.com, Inc.
LAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright:
LThis manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. (PCC) 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 PCC and its licensee.
© Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2003
Date of purchaseSerial number
(found on the rear of the unit)
Dealer’s name and address
Dealer’s telephone number
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For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions
1For Fax Adva nta ge ass ista nce, call 1-80 0-4 35-7329 .
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 this unit near water, for example 
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, etc.
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 
defeat this safety feature by tampering with 
the plug.
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 power 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 power outlets and refer 
servicing to an authorized service center 
when the following conditions occur:
A. When the power cord 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:
LAfter moving the unit from cold areas to 
warmer areas, let the unit adjust to the 
warmer temperature and do not connect the 
unit for about 30 minutes. If the unit is 
connected too soon after a sudden climate 
change, condensation may form inside the 
unit causing malfunction.
LNever install telephone wiring during a 
lightning storm.
LNever install telephone jacks in wet locations 
unless the jack is specifically designed for 
wet locations.
LNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or 
terminals unless the telephone line has been 
disconnected at the network interface.
LUse caution when installing or modifying 
telephone lines.
WARNING:
LTo prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, 
do not expose this product to rain or any type 
of moisture.
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For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
OTHER INFORMATION:
LKeep the unit away from electrical noise 
generating devices, such as fluorescent 
lamps and motors.
LThe unit should be kept free from dust, high 
temperature and vibration.
LThe unit should not be exposed to direct 
sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
LDo not touch the plug with wet hands.
CAUTION:
Laser radiation
LThe printer of this unit utilizes a laser. Use of 
controls or adjustments or performance of 
procedures other than those specified herein 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Fuser unit
LThe fuser unit gets hot. Do not touch it.
LDuring or immediately after printing, the area 
near the recording paper exit (1) also gets 
warm. This is normal.
Toner cartridge
LBe careful of the following when you handle 
the toner cartridge:
–Do not leave the toner cartridge out of the 
protection bag for a long time. It will 
decrease the toner life.
–If you ingest any toner, drink several 
glasses of water to dilute your stomach 
contents, and seek immediate medical 
treatment.–If any toner comes into contact with your 
eyes, flush them thoroughly with water, 
and seek medical treatment.
–If any toner comes into contact with your 
skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap 
and water.
Drum unit
LRead the instructions on page 10 before you 
begin installation of the drum unit. 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.
Fuser unit
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1.   Ta ble  of  Contents1. Introduction and 
Installation
Accessories
1.1 Included accessories ..........................7
1.2 Accessory information ........................8
Finding the Controls
1.3 Description of buttons.........................8
1.4 Overview ............................................9
Installation
1.5 Toner cartridge and drum unit  .........10
1.6 Paper tray .........................................12
1.7 Paper stacker....................................12
1.8 Document stacker.............................13
1.9 Handset cord ....................................13
1.10 Recording paper ...............................13
2. Preparation
Connections and Setup
2.1 Selecting the way to use your fax 
machine ............................................15
2.2 Case 1: FAX ONLY ...........................16
2.3 Case 2a: Distinctive Ring (1 phone line 
with 2 or more phone numbers) .......17
2.4 Case 2b: Distinctive Ring (using with 
voice mail service) ............................19
2.5 Case 3: EXT. TAM ............................21
2.6 Case 4: TEL ONLY ...........................23
2.7 Case 5: FAX with PC MODEM (one 
phone number) .................................25
Help Button
2.8 Help function ....................................27
Vo l u m e
2.9 Adjusting volume ..............................27
Initial Programming
2.10 Date and time ...................................28
2.11 Your logo...........................................29
2.12 Your fax number ...............................30
3. Telephone
Automatic Dialing
3.1 Storing names and telephone numbers 
into one-touch dial ............................31
3.2 Storing names and telephone numbers 
into the navigator directory ...............31
3.3 Editing a stored entry .......................32
3.4 Erasing a stored entry ......................32
3.5 Making a phone call using one-touch 
dial and navigator directory ..............32
Caller ID
3.6 Caller ID service ...............................33
3.7 Viewing and calling back using caller information ........................................33
3.8 Printing the Caller ID list ...................34
3.9 Erasing caller information .................34
3.10 Storing caller information..................34
4. Fax
Sending Faxes
4.1 Sending a fax manually ....................36
4.2 Documents you can send .................37
4.3 Sending a fax using one touch dial and 
navigator directory ............................37
4.4 Broadcast transmission ....................38
Receiving Faxes
4.5 Receiving a fax manually..................39
4.6 Receiving a fax automatically ...........40
4.7 Junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax 
reception from undesired callers) .....40
4.8 Programming undesired callers ........41
5. Distinctive Ring
Distinctive Ring
5.1 Distinctive Ring service from your 
phone company ................................42
5.2 Using two or more phone numbers in a 
single telephone line.........................42
5.3 Using three or more phone numbers in 
a single telephone line......................42
5.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned 
for fax................................................43
6. Copy
Copying
6.1 Making a copy ..................................44
7. Programmable Features
Features Summary
7.1 Programming ....................................46
7.2 Basic features ...................................46
7.3 Advanced features............................47
7.4 Direct commands for programming 
features.............................................49
8. Help
Error Messages
8.1 Error messages – Reports ...............51
8.2 Error messages – Display ................51
Frequently Asked Questions
8.3 When a function does not work, check 
here ..................................................53
Replacement
8.4 Replacing the toner cartridge and the 
drum unit  .........................................56
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Jams
8.5 Recording paper jam ........................58
8.6 Document jams - sending.................60
Cleaning
8.7 Cleaning the inside of the unit ..........61
9. Caller IQ Feature
Caller IQ Feature
9.1 openLCR service for the Caller IQ 
feature ..............................................64
9.2 To turn the Caller IQ ON / OFF.........64
9.3 Updating the rate table (downloading 
the rate table) ...................................64
9.4 Downloading information ..................65
9.5 Viewing information ..........................65
9.6 Printing information ..........................65
10.General Information
Printed Reports
10.1 Reference lists and reports ..............66
Specifications
10.2 Technical data about this product .....67
FCC and Other Information
10.3 FCC and Other Information ..............70
Limited Warranty
10.4 Limited Warranty ..............................72
Customer Services
10.5 Customer Services directory ............74
11.Index
11.1 Index ................................................  75
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For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
1 Introd uction and Installation
1.1 Included accessories
*1 Part numbers are subject to change without notice.
Note:
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.
No.ItemPart number*1QuantitySpecifications
1Power cord PFJA1030Z 1 ----------
2Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z 1 ----------
3Handset PFJXE0805Z 1 ----------
4Handset cord PFJA1029Z 1 ----------
5Paper stacker PFKS1096Z1 1
6Paper tray PFKS1085Z1 1 ----------
7Drum unit KX-FA84 1 See page 69.
8Toner cartridge 
(complementary starter toner 
cartridge)---------- 1 prints about 800 letter-
sized pages with a 5% 
image area (page 69).
9A4 paper guides PFZXFL511M 2 ----------
jOperating instructions PFQX1823Z 1 ----------
kQuick start sheet PFQW1969Z 1 ----------
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For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
1.2 Accessory information
To ensure that the unit operates properly, we 
recommend the use of a Panasonic toner 
cartridge and drum unit.
1.2.1 Available accessories
–Replacement toner cartridge (KX-FA83)
–Replacement drum unit (KX-FA84)
LTo place an order:
Telephone:
1-800-332-5368.
Fax:
1-800-237-9080.
Include:
–your name, shipping address and 
telephone number
–credit card type, number, expiration date 
and your signature
–part number and quantity
Internet:
Visit our web site: 
http://www.panasonic.com/store
(for customers in the U.S.A. ONLY)
LIf you have any questions about internet 
orders, please contact us at:
E-mail:
[email protected]
Telephone:
1-866-888-2929
Finding  the  Con trols
1.3 Description of buttons
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
A{TONE}
LTo change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse services.
BStation keys
LTo use one-touch dial (page 31, 32, 37).
C{BROADCAST}
LTo transmit a document to multiple parties 
(page 38, 39).
D{MANUAL BROAD}
LTo transmit a document to multiple parties 
manually (page 38, 39).
E{CALLER IQ}
LTo use the Caller IQ feature (page 64).
F{COLLATE}
LTo make a collated copy (page 44).
G{RESOLUTION}
LTo select a resolution (page 36, 44).
H{AUTO ANSWER}
LTo turn ON/OFF the auto answer setting 
(page 39, 40).
I{QUICK SCAN START}
LTo store a scanned document into 
memory, and then send it (page 36).
J{REDIAL/PAUSE}
LTo redial the last number dialed.
LTo insert a pause during dialing.
K{HANDSET MUTE}
LTo mute your voice to the other party 
during a conversation. Press this button 
again to resume the conversation.
L{FLASH}
LTo access special telephone services 
such as call waiting or for transferring 
extension calls.
M{MONITOR}
LTo initiate dialing.
N{HELP}
LTo print a quick reference (page 27).
O{DIRECTORY PROGRAM}
LTo store or edit names and telephone 
numbers (page 31).
P{MENU}
LTo initiate or exit programming.
Q{NAVIGATOR}{VO LUME}
LTo adjust volume (page 27).
LTo search for a stored entry (page 32, 37).
LTo select features or feature settings 
during programming (page 46).
LTo navigate to the next operation.
R{CALLER ID PRINT}
LTo print the Caller ID list (page 34).
S{CALLER ID SEARCH}
LTo view caller information (page 33).
T{LOWER}{NAME/TEL NO.}
LTo select stations 12–22 for one-touch 
dial (page 31, 32, 37).
LTo change the display of the caller 
information (page 33).
U{STOP}
LTo stop an operation or programming.
V{FAX START}{SET}
LTo initiate fax transmission or reception.
LTo store a setting during programming.
W{COPY START}
LTo initiate copying (page 44).
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