Panasonic Kx Fl541 Operating Instruction Manual

							1. Introduction and Installation
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1.4 Overview
*1 The paper stacker and document stacker 
may not be shown in all illustrations. 1 Handset
2 Speaker
3 Document guides
4 Paper tray
5 Recording paper entrance
6 Tension plate
7 Paper stacker
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8 Document stacker*1
9 Recording paper exit
j Document exit
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Installation
1.5 Toner cartridge and 
drum unit 
The included toner cartridge is a starter toner 
cartridge. It will print about 800 letter-sized 
pages with a 5% image area (page 69).
Caution:
LRead the following instructions 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.
LDo not leave the toner cartridge out of the 
protection bag for a long time. It will 
decrease the toner life.
1Before opening the protection bag of the new 
toner cartridge, shake it vertically more than 
5 times.
2Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit 
from the protection bags. Peel off the seal 
(1) from the toner cartridge.
3Place the toner cartridge (1) into the drum 
unit (2) vertically.
4Firmly press down the toner cartridge to 
snap into position (1).
5Turn the two levers (1) on the toner 
cartridge firmly.
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6Make sure that the triangles (1) match, to 
install the toner cartridge correctly.
7Lift open the front cover (1), holding OPEN 
(2).
LIf the lower glass (3) is dirty, clean it with 
a soft and dry cloth.
8Install the drum and toner unit (1) by holding 
the tabs.
LDo not touch the transfer roller (2).
9Close the front cover (1) by pushing down 
on both sides, until locked.
LWhile the unit displays “PLEASE WAIT”, 
do not open the front cover, or disconnect 
the power cord.
Toner save feature 
If you want to reduce toner consumption, set the 
toner save setting to ON (feature #79 on page 
49). The toner cartridge will last approximately 
40% longer. This feature may lower the print 
quality.
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1.6 Paper tray
Insert the paper tray (1) into the slot (2) on the 
back of the unit.
Note:
LDo not place the unit in an area where the 
paper tray may be obstructed (i.e., by a wall, 
etc.).
LKeep this surface (3) away from walls etc. 
more than 50 mm (1
31/32) to let the unit cool 
down.
1.7 Paper stacker
Line up the slots (1) in the paper stacker with 
the pegs (2) on the bottom of the unit, then 
insert the two tabs of the paper stacker into the 
slots on the unit (3).
Note:
LDo not place the unit in an area where the 
paper stacker may be easily bumped into.
LDocument and recording paper will be 
ejected from the front of the unit. Do not place 
anything in front of the unit.
LThe paper stacker can hold up to 
approximately 100 sheets of printed paper. 
Remove the printed paper before the paper 
stacker becomes full.
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1.8 Document stacker
Pull the document stacker (1) forward gently 
until it clicks into place, then press the center 
part of the document stacker (2) to open the 
extender (3).
1.9 Handset cord
Connect the handset cord (1).
1.10 Recording paper
A4, letter or legal size recording paper can be 
used for fax messages. The unit can hold up to 
250 sheets of 60 g/m
2 to 75 g/m2 (16 lb. to 20 lb.) 
paper, 230 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) or 200 
sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) paper.
See the note for paper specifications (page 68).
LThe unit is set for letter size paper by default. 
If you want to use legal or A4 size paper, 
change the setting (feature #16 on page 47).
1Before inserting a stack of paper, fan the 
paper to prevent paper jams.
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2Pull the tension plate forward (1) and insert 
the paper, print-side down (2), then push 
the tension plate back (3).
LThe paper should not be over the tabs 
(4).
LIf the paper is not inserted correctly, 
readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.To use A4 size paper
Insert the tabs on the A4 paper guides (1) into 
the slots.
L“L” is shown on the A4 paper guide for the left 
side.
“R” is shown on the A4 paper guide for the 
right side.
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Note:
LWhen you use letter or legal size paper, 
you do not need to install the A4 paper 
guides.
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2 Preparatio n 2For Fax Adva nta ge ass ista nce, call 1-80 0-4 35-7329 .
Con nections  a nd  Setup
2.1 Selecting the way to 
use your fax machine
Depending on your situation, you can select the 
way you prefer to use your fax machine in Quick 
Setup feature #00.
You can print out the Quick Setup Guide for your 
assistance.
–Case 1: FAX ONLY (page 16)
–Case 2a: Distinctive Ring (1 phone line with 2 
or more phone numbers) (page 17)
–Case 2b: Distinctive Ring (using with voice 
mail service) (page 19)
–Case 3: EXT. TAM (page 21)
–Case 4: TEL ONLY (page 23)
–Case 5: FAX with PC MODEM (one phone 
number) (page 25)
LAbout case 5, see page 26 for details.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#} then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe Quick Setup Guide will be printed.
4Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired setting.
5Press {SET}.
6Press {MENU}.
2.1.1 Connections
Using surge protectors
LThe warranty does not cover damage due to 
power line surges or lightning. For additional 
equipment protection, we recommend the 
use of a surge protector.
Caution:
LWhen you operate this product, the power 
outlet should be near the product and 
easily accessible.
Note:
LTo avoid malfunction, do not position fax 
machine near appliances such as TVs or 
speakers which generate an intense 
magnetic field.
LIf any other device is connected on the same 
line, this unit may disturb the network 
condition of the device.
{MENU}{SET}
{A}{B}
Power cord(                )Power surge
protectorTo a power outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz)
(             )Line surge
protector
To a single 
telephone 
line jack 
(RJ11C) Telephone line cord
Connect to LINE.
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2.2 Case 1: FAX ONLY
2.2.1 Your situation
You wish to use the fax machine only for fax 
reception/transmission.
2.2.2 Telephone wiring image in 
house or office
2.2.3 Connections for Case 12.2.4 How to setup
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#} then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe Quick Setup Guide will be printed.
4Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
following.
SELECT A SETUP
=FAX ONLY [±]
5Press {SET}.
6Press {MENU}.
LThe AUTO ANSWER light is ON.
Note:
LThe ring count is set to 2. You can change the 
ring setting in feature #06 (page 47).
2.2.5 How to receive calls
Leave AUTO ANSWER ON. When the other 
party sends a fax, the fax machine will receive it 
automatically.
Single 
telephone
line
(1 phone
number)
Fax machine
Telephone 
line cordTo a single telephone 
line jack 
To a power outlet
Power cord
Connect to LINE.
{MENU}{SET}
{A}{B}
ON
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2.3 Case 2a: Distinctive 
Ring (1 phone line with 2 
or more phone numbers)
2.3.1 Your situation
You wish to use the fax machine and your 
answering machine in a different room and 
receive faxes and phone calls automatically.
You must get another phone number to use for 
fax besides the current phone number. To get a 
new phone number, you need to subscribe to 
Distinctive Ring service at your local telephone 
company.
LDistinctive Ring service may be called Identa 
Ring service. The name of the service 
depends on the telephone company.
2.3.2 Telephone wiring image in 
house or office2.3.3 Connections for Case 2a
2.3.4 How to setup
1Subscribe to Distinctive Ring service at your 
local telephone company to get a new phone 
number.
2Press {MENU}.
3Press {#} then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
4Press {SET}.
LThe Quick Setup Guide will be printed.
Room
Fax machine
Facsimile No.
(555-1333) Answering
machine
Telephone No.
(555-1111)RoomSingle 
telephone
line
(2 phone
numbers) 2 numbers example
Telephone 
line cordTo a single telephone 
line jack 
To a power outlet
Power cord
Connect to LINE.
{MENU}{SET}
{A}{B}
ON
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5Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
following.
SELECT A SETUP
=DIST. RING [±]
6Press {SET}.
7Press {MENU}.
LThe AUTO ANSWER light is ON.
LYou cannot change the receiving mode 
while the Distinctive Ring feature is 
activated.
2.3.5 How to receive calls
If the number assigned for phone calls is called, 
the fax machine and answering machine will ring 
and then the answering machine will record 
voice message automatically.
If the number assigned for fax is called, all the 
phones will ring but only the fax machine will 
respond and receive the incoming fax. The fax 
machine will answer before the answering 
machine will.
If you subscribe for three or more phone 
numbers in a single telephone line
You will get phone numbers and each phone 
number has a different ring pattern.
To use one number for fax, program the ring 
pattern assigned for fax in feature #32 by 
referring to the ring pattern table (page 42).
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