Panasonic Kx Flb881 Operating Instruction Manual

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9.7 LAN features
Feature/CodeSelection
LAN setting with a DHCP 
server
{#}{5}{0}{0}{0} “DISABLED”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED” (default): The following will be allocated automatically using a 
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
– IP address
– Subnet mask
– Default gateway
Setting the IP address for the 
LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{1}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{1} i {SET}
2.Enter the IP address of the unit on the LAN using the dial keypad. i 
{SET} i {MENU}
Setting the Subnet mask for 
the LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{2}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{2} i {SET}
2.Enter the subnet mask of the network on the LAN using the dial keypad. i 
{SET} i {MENU}
Setting the default gateway 
for the LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{3}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{3} i {SET}
2.Enter the default gateway of the network on the LAN using the dial keypad. 
i {SET} i {MENU}
Setting the primary DNS 
server for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{0}{4}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{4} i {SET}
2.Enter the primary DNS server of the network on the LAN using the dial 
keypad. i {SET} i {MENU}
Setting the secondary DNS 
server for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{0}{5}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{5} i {SET}
2.Enter the secondary DNS server of the network on the LAN using the dial 
keypad. i {SET} i {MENU}
Setting the machine name
{#}{5}{0}{7}1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{7} i {SET}
2.Enter the name of the unit to recognize on the LAN, up to 15 characters (see 
page 64 for character entry). i {SET} i {MENU}
Note:
LIn order to recognize the unit on the LAN, the default name of the unit is 
assigned automatically. If you change the name, assign the unique name to 
avoid overlapping.
Displaying the MAC address 
of the unit
{#}{5}{0}{8}1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{8} i {SET}
2.The MAC address of the unit will be displayed. i {MENU}
Approving users for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{2}{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: The unit will deny/approve access from the pre-programmed 
IP patterns. Whether to deny or approve, and up to 4 patterns can be 
programmed using the web browser (page 50).
Setting the IP address 
automatically for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{3}This feature is available when feature #500 is activated.
{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: IP address will be allocated automatically without using a 
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
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Setting HTTPD for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{4}{0} “DISABLED”: Denies access to the web browser.
{1} “ENABLED” (default): Allows access to the web browser.
Feature/CodeSelection
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9.8 Network features (LAN connection only)
These features can be programmed only by using the web browser.
Note:
LSee the following sections for details on these related features:
– Change password (feature #155 on page 52)
– DHCP mode (feature #500 on page 61)
– IP address (feature #501 on page 61)
– Subnet mask (feature #502 on page 61)
– Default gateway (feature #503 on page 61)
– DNS server #1 (feature #504 on page 61)
– DNS server #2 (feature # 505 on page 61)
– Machine name (feature #507 on page 61)
– Approved users (feature #532 on page 61)
– Auto IP (feature #533 on page 61)
– HTTPD (feature #534 on page 62)
FeatureTa bSelection
Setting the location 
where you use this unit[LAN FEATURE]Enter the location information of the unit.
SMTP setting for scan to 
e-mail (via e-mail 
server)[E-MAIL FEATURE]Enter the SMTP server information to send scanned 
image from the unit via e-mail server. Consult your 
service provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the error notify 
feature[ERROR NOTIFY][ENABLED]: The unit will send an e-mail to registered 
destinations when the printing problem occurs.
[DISABLED] (default): Deactivates this feature.
SMTP setting for error 
notify feature[ERROR NOTIFY]Enter the SMTP server information to send an error 
notify e-mail.
Registering 
destinations for error 
notify feature[ERROR NOTIFY]Enter the e-mail address to which error notify will be 
sent, and select the type of problems.
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10 Useful Information U se ful  In for m at i on
10.1 Character entry
The dial keypad is used to enter characters and 
numbers.
–Press {} to move the cursor.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
–Press {STOP} to erase the character or number 
highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold {STOP} to 
erase all characters or numbers.
– To enter another character located on the same dial 
key, press {>} to move the cursor to the next space, 
then press the appropriate dial key.
To select characters using {V} or {^}
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select 
characters using {V} or {^}.
1.Press {V} repeatedly to display the desired 
character. Characters will be displayed in the 
following order:
1 Uppercase letters
2 Number
3 Symbol
4 Lowercase letters
LIf you press {^}, the order will be reversed.
2.Press {>} to insert the displayed character.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
10.2 Status of the unit
10.2.1 Using Remote Control
You can easily operate the following functions from your 
computer.
– Programming the features (page 51)
– Storing, editing or erasing items in directories (page 
38)
– Storing or erasing items for broadcast transmission 
(page 40)
– Viewing items in the journal report (page 38)
– Storing the journal report as the computer file
– Viewing items in the Caller ID list (page 47)
– Storing caller information into directories (page 48)
– Storing the Caller ID list as the computer file
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Remote Control]
LThe [Multi-Function Remote Control] window 
will appear.
2Select the desired tab.
LThe latest data in the unit will be displayed.
3Perform the desired operation.
LFor details about each function, click [Help].
LTo stop the operation, click [Cancel].
4[OK]
LYou can also click [Apply] to continue the next 
operation without closing the window.
5Enter the password (feature #155 on page 52). i 
[OK]
LThe new data will be transferred to the unit and 
the window will close.
Note:
LSome of the features cannot be programmed from 
your computer.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
KeypadCharacters
{1}1. _–[ ] { } +
/=,`: ;?|
{2}ABCa b c 2
{3}DEF d e f 3
{4}GHI g h i 4
{5}JKLj k l 5
{6}MN O mn o 6
{7}PQRSp q r s 7
{8}TUVt u v 8
{9}WX Y Z w x y z 9
{0}0@( ) < >!  #
$%&¥@^’→
{#}To switch between uppercase 
or lowercase letters.
{FLASH}Hyphen
{ZOOM}To insert a space.
{STOP}To delete a character.
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10.2.2 Using Device Monitor
You can confirm the setting information and current 
status of the unit from your computer.
1Start Multi-Function Station.
2[Utilities] i [Device Monitor]
LThe [Device Monitor] window will appear.
3Confirm the status of the unit.
[Status]: Current status of the unit
Note:
LAdditional information (toner and recording paper 
status, unit information, etc.) will be displayed in 
[Status] tab by clicking [Advanced Information].
LThe status of the unit will be updated by clicking 
[Refresh].
LIf a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor will be 
started automatically and display the error 
information.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
10.2.3 Using the web browser (LAN 
connection only)
You can confirm the setting information and status of the 
unit from the web browser.
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Utilities] i 
[Configuration Web Page]
LYou can also access the unit by entering its IP 
address on the web browser.
2Select the category from the menu bar.
[Status]: Toner and paper information, etc.
[Device]: Current status of the unit, etc.
[Network]: Network information, etc.
LWhen you select [Device] or [Network], you 
can change which features are displayed by 
clicking the feature tabs at the top of the right 
frame.
3Confirm the status of the unit.
Note:
LThe status of the unit will be updated by clicking 
[Reload].
10.3 Changing the default output 
tray
To change the default output tray when printing, proceed 
as follows.
1[Start]
2Open the printer window.
For Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000:
[Settings] i [Printers]
For Windows XP Professional:
[Printers and Faxes]For Windows XP Home:
[Control Panel] i [Printers and Other 
Hardware] i [Printers and Faxes]
For Windows Vista:
[Control Panel] i [Printers]
3Select the unit’s name.
4Select [Properties] from the [File] or [Organize] 
menu.
LThe printer properties window will appear.
LFor Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 
Vista users, click [Printing Preferences...] on 
the [General] tab.
5Select the desired output tray on the [Output] tab.
6[OK]
LThe selected output tray will be set as default.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] 
from Multi-Function Station.
10.4 Canceling the operations
You can cancel the current operation from the unit. You 
can also select the desired operation to cancel.
1{STOP}
L“USER STOPPED” is displayed.
LWhen “USER STOPPED” is not displayed, go to 
step 2.
2To cancel printing:
Press {STOP} repeatedly to display “STOP 
PRINTING?”.
To cancel scanning:
Press {STOP} repeatedly to display “STOP 
SCANNING?”.
To cancel copying:
Press {STOP} repeatedly to display “STOP 
COPYING?”.
To cancel sending or receiving faxes:
Press {STOP} repeatedly to display “STOP FAX?”.
To cancel broadcast transmission:
Press {STOP} repeatedly to display “BROAD 
CANCELED?”.
To cancel fax redialing:
Press {STOP} repeatedly to display “SEND 
CANCELED?”.
3{SET}
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10.5 Optional handset unit
You can add the optional handset unit. See page 6 for 
accessory information.
1Connect the handset cord (1).
2Connect the handset connector (2).
LRemove the seal from the handset unit 
connection jack if attached.
3Insert the tab (3) and rib (4).Caution:
LWhen moving the unit, be sure to hold by the 
grip. Do not hold by the handset unit.
To remove the handset unit
1.Pull the handset unit slightly forward (1), then lift it in 
the direction of the arrow (2) to remove the rib.
2.Remove the tab (3), then disconnect the handset 
connector (4).1
2
4
3
Correct Incorrect
1
2
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11 Help
11.1 Error messages – Reports
If a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following messages will be printed on the 
confirmation and journal reports (page 38).
MessageCodeCause & Solution
COMMUNICATION ERROR40-42
46-72
FFLA transmission or reception error occurred. Try 
again or check with the other party.
43
44LA 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 (feature #411 on page 54).
DOCUMENT JAMMED-----LRemove the jammed document (page 81).
ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT53
54
59
70LA transmission or reception error occurred because 
of a problem with the other party’s fax machine. 
Check with the other party.
JUNK FAX PROH. REJECT-----LThe junk fax prohibitor feature of this unit rejected 
fax reception.
MEMORY FULL-----LThe memory is full of received documents due to a 
lack of recording paper or a recording paper jam. 
Install paper (page 13) or remove the jammed paper 
(page 78).
LIf feature #442 is set to “ALWAYS” (page 56), check 
the connection between the computer and the unit.
NO DOCUMENT / FAILED PICKUP-----LThe document was not fed into the unit properly. Re-
insert it and try again.
OTHER FAX NOT RESPONDING-----LThe other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out 
of recording paper. Try again.
LThe other party’s fax machine rings too many times. 
Send the fax manually (page 37).
LThe other party’s machine is not a fax machine. 
Check with the other party.
LThe number you dialed is not in service.
PRESSED THE STOP KEY-----L{STOP} was pressed and fax communication was 
canceled.
THE COVER WAS OPENED-----LThe top cover was opened. Close it and try again.
OK-----LFax transmission or reception was successful.
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11.2 Error messages – Display
If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display.
DisplayCause & Solution
“CALL SERVICE”LThere is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel.
“CARRIAGE ERROR”LThere is something wrong with the carriage sensor. Contact our service 
personnel.
“CHANGE DRUM”LThere is something wrong with the drum unit. Replace the drum unit and the 
toner cartridge.
“CHECK DOCUMENT”LThe document was not fed into the unit properly. Remove the document, 
then press {STOP} to clear the message. Re-insert the document. If 
misfeeding occurs frequently, clean the document feeder rollers (page 86) 
and try again.
“CHECK DRUM”LThe drum unit is not inserted properly. Re-insert it correctly (page 9).
“CHECK PICK UP 
INPUT TRAY #1”LRecording paper was not fed into the unit properly. Re-insert the recording 
paper (page 80).
Note:
L“#1”: Paper input tray
L“#2”: Manual input tray
“CLOSE ADF COVER”LThe ADF cover is open. Close it.
“DIRECTORY FULL”LThere is no space to store new items in navigator directory. Erase 
unnecessary items (page 39).
“DRUM LIFE LOW REPLACE 
SOON”LThe drum life is near its end. Replace the drum unit as soon as possible.
“FAX IN MEMORY”LThe unit has a document in memory. See the other displayed message 
instructions to print out the document. For fax memory capacity, see page 
88.
LIf feature #442 is set to “ALWAYS” (page 56), check the connection between 
the computer and the unit.
“KEEP COPYING”LCopying has stopped due to a lack of recording paper or misfeeding of 
recording paper. See the other displayed message instructions to continue 
copying.
“LOW TEMP.”LThe inside of the unit is extremely cold and cannot be operated. Use the unit 
in a warmer area. While the unit cannot be operated, the received 
documents are temporarily stored into the memory, and will be printed out 
automatically when the unit warms up.
“MEMORY FULL”LWhen performing memory transmission, the document being stored 
exceeded the memory capacity of the unit. Send the entire document 
manually.
LWhen making a copy, the document being stored exceeded the memory 
capacity of the unit. Press {STOP} to clear the message. Divide the 
document into sections.
“MODEM ERROR”LThere is something wrong with the unit’s modem. Contact our service 
personnel.
“NO FAX REPLY”LThe other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try 
again.
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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help “OUT OF PAPER INPUT TRAY 
#1”LRecording paper is not installed or the input tray has run out of paper. Install 
paper (page 13, 26).
LRecording paper is not fed into the unit properly. Reinstall paper (page 13, 
26).
LThe paper input tray is not installed or is not inserted completely. Insert the 
paper input tray into the unit.
Note:
L“#1”: Paper input tray
L“#2”: Manual input tray
“PAPER JAMMED”
“OPEN TOP COVER”LA recording paper jam occurred. Remove the jammed paper (page 78).
“PC FAIL OR BUSY”LThe cable or the computer power cord is not connected correctly. Check the 
connections (page 15, 22).
LThe software is not running on the computer. Restart the software and try 
again.
“PLEASE WAIT”LThe unit is warming up. Wait for a while.
“REDIAL TIME OUT”LThe other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try 
again.
“REMOVE DOCUMENT”LThe document is jammed. Remove the jammed document (page 81).
LAttempted to send or copy a document longer than 600 mm (23
5/8) using 
the auto document feeder. Press {STOP} to remove the document. Divide 
the document into two or more sheets and try again.
“REMOVE PAPER IN INPUT 
TRAY #2”LThe recording paper is installed in the manual input tray when trying to copy, 
receive faxes or print reports. Remove the recording paper from the manual 
input tray.
“REPLACE DRUM CHANGE 
SUPPLIES”LThe drum unit’s service life is finished. Replace the drum unit immediately.
“RX MEMORY FULL”LThe memory is full of received documents due to a lack of recording paper 
or a recording paper jam. Install paper (page 13) or remove the jammed 
paper (page 78).
LIf feature #442 is set to “ALWAYS” (page 56), check the connection between 
the computer and the unit.
“TONER EMPTY”
“CHANGE SUPPLIES”LThe toner’s service life is finished. Replace the toner cartridge immediately.
“TONER LOW”
“CHANGE SUPPLIES”LThe toner’s service life is near its end. Replace the toner cartridge as soon 
as possible.
“TOP COVER OPEN”LThe top cover is open. Close it.
“TRANSMIT ERROR”LA transmission error occurred. Try again.
“WARMING UP”LThe inside of the unit is cold. Let the unit warm up. Wait for a while.
“WRONG PAPER”LThe fax message was printed on paper which is shorter than letter size 
paper. Use appropriate size paper (page 89).
DisplayCause & Solution
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Troublesh ooting
11.3 When a function does not work
11.3.1 General
ProblemCause & Solution
The unit does not work.LCheck the connections (page 15, 22).
The output tray becomes full 
quickly or the recording 
paper does not stack properly 
on the output tray.LHigh humidity may cause the recording paper to curl. Try turning the paper 
over and re-inserting it. If the curl on the paper is heavy, please remove it 
from the output tray. If you still have this problem, contact our service 
personnel.
I cannot adjust volumes or 
display items stored in one-
touch dial and navigator 
directory.LThe unit is set to the scan mode or copy mode. Press {FA X} to switch 
modes. If you still have this problem, contact our service personnel.
A printing error is displayed 
while using PC FAX and 
Remote Control.LThis is because the printer driver is used for PC FAX and Remote Control. 
The transmission error will be displayed as the printing error.
Multi-Function Station does 
not work properly.LIf you connect the USB cable to USB hub, connect it to the USB port of your 
computer directly.
LMake sure you have installed the latest Service Pack available for the 
version of Windows installed on your computer. See the Microsoft web site 
for details.
LIf you have any other multifunction softwares installed on your computer, 
uninstall them.
LCheck that your computer has enough memory and hard disk space. If your 
computer warns of insufficient memory, close other applications. If there is 
not enough space on the hard disk, delete unnecessary files.
LUninstall Multi-Function Station once, and re-install it.
I cannot install or uninstall 
Multi-Function Station.LSome of the files needed to install or uninstall Multi-Function Station may be 
corrupted. Use the MfsCleaner utility (found on the supplied CD-ROM) to 
solve the problem.
1.Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
LThe setup program will start automatically.
2.[To o l s] i [Cleanup Tool]
LThe [MfsCleaner] window will appear.
3.Click [Clean], then click [Ye s] to restart the computer.
Note:
LTo install Multi-Function Station again, see page 22.
I cannot view the operating 
instructions using Multi-
Function Station.LInstall the operating instructions to your computer beforehand (page 23).
I cannot find the unit in the 
[Target Device] or [Device 
Select] dialog box when 
operating the following 
functions.
–Scanning
–Remote Control
–PC FAX
–Device MonitorLThe printer driver has not been installed. Install it on your computer (page 
22).
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