Panasonic Kx Flb751 Operating Instruction Manual

							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.
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE: 
– 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
Flat-Bed Multi-Function Laser Fax
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FLB751 
						

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Copyright:
This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) 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 KME and its licensee.
©Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001
Things you should keep a record of
For your future reference
Date of purchaseSerial number
(found on the rear of the unit)
Dealer’s name and address
Dealer’s telephone number
Caution:
lThe Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated
either at the top or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via
telephone facsimile:
— date and time of transmission,
— identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and
— telephone number of the business, entity or person(s).
To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructions on pages 17 to 20.
lDo not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Energy Star:
As an ENERGYSTAR®Partner, Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the 
ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGYSTAR is a U.S. registered mark.
Trademarks:
lMicrosoftand Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
lPentium is a registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
l3M is a trademark or registered trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
lAvery is a registered trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation.
lXEROX is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
lAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners. 
						

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Important safety instructions!
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, or
the like.
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 wall 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 the wall outlet and
refer servicing to an authorized service
center when the following conditions occur:
A.When the power supply cord or plug 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:
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.
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. 
						

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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.Toner cartridgelBe 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 pages 12 and 13
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.
Static electricity
lTo prevent static electricity damage to the
interface connectors (parallel and USB),
ADF jack or other electrical components
inside the unit, touch a grounded metal
surface, such as the metal part under the
parallel interface connector before touching
the components.
Fuser 
unit
Caution:
Do not touch the bottom of this 
cover. It is very hot.
DANGER-Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock defeated. 
AVOID DIRECTEXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
Safety instructions
Metal part
Fuser unit
lThe fuser unit is inside of the unit and gets
hot. Do not touch it when removing the
jammed paper or cleaning the lower glass. 
						

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Accessories
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Included accessories!
Power cord..............1Telephone line cord...1Handset...................1
Part No. PFJA1030ZPart No. PQJA10075ZPart No. PFJXE0805Z
Paper tray...............1
Part No. PFZXFLB751M
Handset cord...........1
Part No. PQJA10126Z
Operating instructions...1
Part No. PFQX1599Z
Toner cartridge.........1
(complementary starter toner cartridge)
This cartridge can print approx. 800 sheets of letter size
paper with a 5% image area. Refer to image area on
page 80. Please purchase a replacement toner cartridge
Model No. KX-FA76 for continuous use of your unit. 
See below for accessory information.
Drum unit.................1
Paper stacker..........1
Part No. PFZX1FL501M
CD-ROM..................1
Part No. PFJKFLM551Z
Model No. KX-FA77D
See page 80.
See page 80.
Specifications
Accessory information!
KX-FA76
Model No.
Toner cartridgeItemUsage
KX-FA77D*Drum unitFor replacement, see page 68.
l If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
l Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
l The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
l As for CD-ROM, you will receive the latest Multi-Function Station software. If your PC is not equipped with
a CD-ROM drive, you can purchase the following floppy disks
: 
—Part No. PFJFFLM551Z : Multi-Function Station software (without Readiris Pro OCR software) on
floppy disks
—Part No. PFJFFLM551Y: Readiris Pro OCR software on floppy disks
To order, see below.
*DO NOT purchase Model No. KX-FA77 (without “D”). It does not apply for this fax machine.
l To place an order:
Telephone:Call 1-800-332-5368.
Fax:Send a fax to 1-800-237-9080.
Include: — your name, shipping address and telephone number,
— credit card type, number, expiration date and your signature,
— order model number/part number and quantity.
Internet:Visit our web site: http://www.panasonic.com/store
(for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico ONLY)
l If you have any questions about internet orders, please contact us at:
E-mail:[email protected]
Telephone:1-201-348-7292 
						

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Table of Contents
Initial Preparation
AccessoriesIncluded accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Help ButtonHelp function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finding the Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ControlsLocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SetupConnecting the document cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unlocking the shipping lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Toner cartridge and drum unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Paper stacker and paper tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . 17
VolumeAdjusting volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Telephone
Automatic Storing names and telephone numbers into one-touch dial. . . . . . . 22
DialingStoring names and telephone numbers into navigator directory. . . . 23
Editing a stored entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Erasing a stored entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Making a phone call using one-touch dial and navigator directory. . 25
CallerIDCaller ID service from your phone company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Erasing caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Storing caller information into one-touch dial and navigator directory. . 29
Fax
Sending FaxesSending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Documents you can send. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sending a fax using one-touch dial and navigator directory. . . . . . . 33
Broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FaxesTELmode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FAX ONLYmode (all calls are received as faxes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the unit with an answering machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Extension telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Distinctive RingUsing with a voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Copy
CopyingMaking a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 
						

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Help
ErrorMessagesReports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before 
requesting help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
If a power failure occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
ReplacementReplacing the toner cartridge and the drum unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
JamsRecording paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Document jams - sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
CleaningWhite plate and glasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Document feeder rollers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
General Information
Printed ReportsReference lists and reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
FCC List of FCC requirements and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Information
Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Warranty
ServicenterServicenter directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Directory
SpecificationsTechnical data about this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
IndexProgram index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Programmable Features
Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SummaryBasic features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Multi-Function Station software
Setup (PC)Connecting to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing Multi-Function Station software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Activating Multi-Function Station software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Printing (PC)Using the fax machine as a printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Scanning (PC)Using the fax machine as a scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Remote Operating the fax machine from your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Control (PC) 
						

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Help Button
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Help function!
1
Press l.
Display:
2
Press (or )until the desired item is
displayed.
1.How to set the date, time, your logo and
fax number.
2.How to program the features.
3.How to store names in the directory and
how to dial them.
4.Help with problems sending/receiving
faxes.
5.How to use the copier function.
6.Frequently asked questions and answers.
7.Explanation of error messages shown on
the display.
8.List of available reports.
9.How to use the Caller ID service.
3
Press w.
PRINTING
CALLERID
PRESS SET
REPORTS
PRESS SET
ERRORS
PRESS SET
Q and A
PRESS SET
COPIER
PRESS SET
FAX SND/RCV
PRESS SET
DIRECTORY
PRESS SET
FEATURE LIST
PRESS SET
QUICK SET UP
PRESS SET
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
& SETHELP
SET
Display
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. 
						

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Finding the Controls
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Overview!
Printer cover open 
button Recording paper 
entrance
Recording paper 
guides Paper tray
Document entrance
Recording paper exit
Document cover
Paper stacker*
Document guides
ADF (Auto Document 
Feeder) cover
Paper stacker extenderPrinter cover
Document exit
Front view
* The paper stacker may not be
shown in all illustrations.
Rear view!
ADF (Auto Document Feeder) cable
External telephone jack
Telephone line jack USB interface connector Parallel interface
connectorPower inlet
Speaker 
						

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Finding the Controls
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Location!
l To redial the last number dialed.
l To insert a pause during dialing.
l To mute your voice 
to the other party 
during a 
conversation. 
   Press this button 
again to resume 
the conversation.
Display
l To use caller ID 
   service (p. 27, 29).
l To confirm a stored 
telephone number 
(p. 27).
l To print a quick 
   reference (p. 8).
l To initiate or exit programming.
l To make a collated 
copy (p. 46).
l To initiate 
   copying 
(p. 45).
l To turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 38, 39).
l To change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse services.
l To access special 
telephone 
services such as 
call waiting or for 
transferring 
extension calls.
l To dial without lifting 
the handset.
l To select stations 7–12 for 
one-touch dial (p. 22, 25, 33).
l To use one-touch dial (p. 22, 25, 33).
l To transmit to multiple entries (p. 34, 37).
l To adjust volume (p. 21).
l To search for a stored 
name (p. 25, 33).
l To select the features or 
feature settings during 
programming (p. 55).
l To navigate to the next 
operation.
l To select a 
resolution 
(p. 30, 45).
l To scan the document into 
memory (p. 30, 31, 46).
l To use the fax machine as 
a scanner when 
connecting to a computer 
(p. 53).
l To initiate fax transmission or reception.
l To store a setting during programming.
l To stop an operation or 
cancel programming.