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1.2 Accessory information
Accessories for this unit can be ordered online, 
by fax, or by telephone.
–Replacement toner cartridge
*1 (KX-FA85)
–Replacement drum unit*1 (KX-FA86)
–Optional lower input tray (KX-FA101)
–Optional LAN board (KX-FA102)
–Optional handset unit (KX-FA103)
*1 To ensure that the unit operates properly, 
we recommend the use of Panasonic 
toner cartridge and drum unit.
To place an order online (for customers in 
the U.S.A. ONLY)
Visit our web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/store
LFor questions regarding online orders:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 1-866-888-2929
To place an order by fax
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
To place an order by telephone
Telephone: 1-800-332-5368
Fin ding th e Contro ls
1.3 Description of buttons
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
AStation keys
LTo use the one-touch dial feature (page 
29, 31).
B{BROADCAST}
LTo send a document to multiple parties 
(page 32, 33).
C{CALLER ID}
LTo use Caller ID service (page 38, 39).
LTo change the display of the caller 
information (page 38).
D{HELP}
LTo print helpful information for quick 
reference (page 21).
E{PAPER TRAY}{DIRECTORY}
LTo select an input tray and a paper size for 
copying (page 44).
LTo initiate the navigator directory (page 
30, 32).
F{CONTRAST}
LTo select a contrast (page 26, 43).
G{RESOLUTION}
LTo select a resolution (page 26, 43).
H{ZOOM}{QUICK SCAN}
LTo enlarge or reduce a document when 
copying (page 45).
LTo store a scanned document into 
memory, and then send it (page 27).
I{MENU}
LTo initiate or exit programming.
J{CLEAR}
LTo delete a character from names and 
telephone numbers (page 24).
LTo return to a previous step during 
operation.
K{SORT}
LTo sort multiple copies (page 45).
L{MANUAL BROAD}
LTo send a document to multiple parties 
manually (page 32, 33).
M{FAX AUTO ANSWER}
LTo turn the auto answer setting ON/OFF 
(page 34).
N{LOWER}
LTo select stations 10–18 for the one-touch 
dial feature (page 29, 31).
O{FA X}
LTo switch to a fax mode (page 21, 26).
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P{COPY}
LTo switch to a copy mode (page 21, 43).
Q{SET}
LTo store a setting during programming.
R{SCAN}
LTo switch to a scan mode (page 21, 52).
SNavigator key
LTo adjust volume (page 22).
LTo search for a stored item (page 31).
LTo select features or feature settings 
during programming (page 57).
LTo navigate to the next operation.
T{TONE}
LTo change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse service.
U{REDIAL}{PAU S E}
LTo redial the last number dialed.
LTo insert a pause during dialing.
V{FLASH}
LTo access special telephone services or 
to transfer extension calls.
W{MONITOR}
LTo initiate dialing.
When you press {MONITOR} during 
receiving a call, you will be able to hear 
the other party, but the other party will not 
be able to hear you.
X{START}
LTo start sending or receiving a fax.
LTo copy a document (page 43).
LTo scan a document (page 52).
Y{STOP}
LTo stop an operation or programming 
session.
1.4 Overview
1.4.1 Front view
1 ADF (Auto Document Feeder) cover
2 Document guides
3 Document tray
4 Document cover
5 Top cover
6 Paper level indicator
7 Paper input tray
8 Document entrance
9 Document exit
j Cover release lever
k Recording paper exit
l Output tray
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1.4.2 Rear view
Removing the shipping tape
Pull open the paper input tray (1), then remove 
the shipping tape (2), pad (3) and paper (4). 1Power switch
2USB interface connector
3Recording paper guides
4Multi-purpose input tray
5Power inlet
6LAN board (Optional) connector / LAN 
connection jack (10Base-T/100Base-TX 
cable)
7Telephone line jack
8External telephone jack
9Speaker
jHandset unit (Optional) connection jack
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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 93).
LTo replace the toner cartridge and the drum 
unit, see page 79.
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 black 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.
LDo not touch or scratch the black drum 
surface (1).
3Place the toner cartridge (1) into the drum 
unit (2).
4Firmly press down the toner cartridge to 
snap into position.
5Turn the two green levers (1) on the toner 
cartridge firmly.
6Make sure that the triangles (1) match to 
install the toner cartridge correctly.
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7Lift the cover release lever (1) and open the 
top cover (2).
Important:
LClose the multi-purpose input tray (3) 
before opening the top cover.
LIf the lower glass (4) is dirty, clean it with 
a soft and dry cloth.
8Install the drum and toner unit (1) by holding 
the tabs.LMake sure that the triangles (2) match to 
install the drum and toner unit correctly.
9Close the top cover, holding the cover 
release lever (1). Then push the left side 
(2) of the cover release lever firmly, until 
locked.
Caution:
LTo prevent injuries, be careful not to 
put your hands under the top cover.
Toner save feature 
If you want to reduce toner consumption, set the 
toner save setting to ON (feature #482 on page 
63). The toner cartridge will last approximately 
40 % longer. This feature may lower the print 
quality.
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1.6 Document tray
Insert the document tray (1) into the slot (2) on 
the unit.
1.7 Output tray
This unit has 3 pieces of output tray. As a default 
setting, printed paper is stacked on the output 
tray as follows.
– Upper output tray (“#1”): Printed document 
by using the computer and copied document.
– Lower output tray (“#3”): Received fax 
document.
LYou can change the output tray setting for 
faxing (feature #441 on page 65) and for 
copying (feature #466 on page 67). You can 
also select the middle output tray (“#2”).
To change the output tray from the computer, 
set the printer properties. See page 50, 55 for 
details.
1.7.1 Attaching the tray label
Attach the tray label (1) to the output tray (2).
LLabel 1 to the upper output tray (“#1”)
LLabel 2 to the middle output tray (“#2”)
LLabel 3 to the lower output tray (“#3”)
Note:
LInstead of the label 1, 2, 3, you can also 
attach other labels for print, copy or fax 
according to the usage. For a blank label, this 
is convenient if the optional LAN board is 
installed. You can write the user name on the 
blank label and attached it to the selected 
output tray.
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1.7.2 Installing the output tray
Insert the output tray (1) into the slots (2), then 
push the tray down until it latches into place.
LRepeat this step to install other output trays.
LMake sure that the number on the label and 
the tray position match.
Note:
LDo not place the unit in an area where the 
output tray may be easily bumped into.
LThe upper output tray can hold up to 
approximately 100 sheets of printed paper. 
The other output trays can hold up to 
approximately 50 sheets of printed paper. 
Remove the printed paper before the output 
tray becomes full.1.8 Recording paper
1.8.1 Using the paper input tray
A4 or letter size recording paper can be used.
The paper input tray unit can hold:
– Up to 250 sheets of 60 g/m
2 to 75 g/m2 (16 lb. 
to 20 lb.) paper.
– Up to 230 sheets of 80 g/m
2 (21 lb.) paper.
– Up to 200 sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) paper.
LPlease refer to page 93 for information on 
recording paper.
LThe unit is set for letter size paper by 
default. If you want to use A4 size paper, 
change the setting:
–by using {PA P E R  T R AY} in the copy 
mode (page 44).
–in feature #380 (page 62).
1Pull open the paper input tray (1).
2Pinch the right side of the recording paper 
guide (1), then slide it to match the paper 
size mark.
Pinch the front side of the recording paper 
guide (2), then slide it open to its full width.
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3Before loading a stack of paper, fan the 
paper to prevent paper jams.
4Load the paper, print-side up (1).
Important:
LPush and lock the plate (2) in the 
paper input tray, if it is lifted.
5Adjust the width to the size of the recording 
paper by sliding the front side of the guide 
(1).
LMake sure that the recording paper is 
under the paper limit mark (2), and the 
paper should not be over the snubbers 
(3).
6Close the paper input tray.
Note:
LIf the paper is not loaded correctly, re-adjust 
the paper guides, or the paper may jam.
LIf the paper input tray dose not close, the 
plate in the paper input tray may be lifted. 
Push the paper and check that the paper is 
flat in the paper input tray.
To pull the paper input tray completely out
Pull the paper input tray (1) until it clicks into 
place, then pull it completely out, lifting the front 
part of the tray.
LTo insert the paper input tray
Insert the paper input tray (1) to the unit, 
lifting the front part of the tray. Then push it 
completely into the unit.
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Using the optional input tray
You can add the optional input tray (Model No. 
KX-FA101). See page 9 for accessory 
information.
A4, letter or legal size recording paper can be 
used.
The optional input tray can hold:
– Up to 500 sheets of 60 g/m
2 to 75 g/m2 (16 lb. 
to 20 lb.) paper.
– Up to 460 sheets of 80 g/m
2 (21 lb.) paper.
– Up to 400 sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) paper.
LThe unit is set for letter size paper by 
default. If you want to use legal or A4 size 
paper, change the setting:
–by using {PA P E R  T R AY} in the copy 
mode (page 44).
–in feature #382 (page 62).
Important:
LBefore starting installation of the optional 
input tray, be sure to turn the power 
switch OFF. For more details about the 
installation, please refer to the installation 
guide for the optional input tray.
LAfter installation, you can select the 
optional input tray for faxing or copying.
– input tray setting for faxing (feature 
#440 on page 65)
– input tray setting for copying (feature 
#460 on page 66)
LTo use the optional input tray with your 
computer, you need to change the printer 
properties. See page 55 for details.
Caution for the paper input tray / the 
optional input tray
LDo not drop the input tray.
1.8.2 Using the multi-purpose 
input tray
A4, letter or legal size recording paper can be 
used.
The multi-purpose input tray can hold:
– Up to 30 sheets of 60 g/m
2 to 75 g/m2 (16 lb. 
to 20 lb.) paper.
– Up to 30 sheets of 80 g/m
2 (21 lb.) paper.
– Up to 25 sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) paper.
LPlease refer to page 93 for information on 
recording paper.
LThe unit is set for letter size paper by 
default. If you want to use legal or A4 size 
paper, change the setting:
–by using {PA P E R  T R AY} in the copy 
mode (page 44).
–in feature #381 (page 62).
LYou can also print on transparencies, labels 
and envelopes (page 49).
1Pull open the multi-purpose input tray (1) to 
the left, then pull the extender (2) gently 
until it clicks into place.
LMake sure that the line on the label and 
the edge of the unit match.
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2Before inserting a stack of paper, fan the 
paper to prevent paper jams.
3Insert the paper, print-side down (1).
4Adjust the width of the guides (1) to the size 
of the recording paper.
LThe paper should not be over the tabs 
(2).
LIf the paper is not inserted correctly, re-
adjust the paper, or the paper may jam.
1.8.3 Checking the amount of 
remaining recording paper
The paper level indicator (green) will allow you to 
check the amount of remaining paper.
LThe paper is full (1).
LThe paper is empty (2).
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