Panasonic Kx Fp155 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.
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
Compact Plain Paper Fax 
with Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FP155 
						

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.
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 15 to 18.
lNote that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use
discretion when disposing of the used ink film.
lDo not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Energy Star
As an ENERGYSTARPartner, Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGYSTARguidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGYSTAR is a U.S. registered mark.R
R
Trademarks
Hammermillis a registered trademark of INTERNATIONALPAPER in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.R 
						

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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 use any type of adaptor
plug to defeat this safety feature.
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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Table of Contents
Initial Preparation
AccessoriesIncluded accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Help ButtonHelp function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Finding the Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ControlsLocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SetupInk film – installing / replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Paper tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . 15
VolumesAdjusting volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Telephone
NAVIGATOR Storing names and telephone numbers in the directory. . . . . . . . . . 20
DirectoryEditing and erasing a stored station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Making a phone call using the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Caller IDCaller ID service from your phone company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Confirming caller information using the Caller ID list. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storing caller information in the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Voice ContactTalking to the other party after fax transmission or reception. . . . . . 27
Fax
Sending FaxesSending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sending a fax using the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sending a fax with the voice guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Documents you can send. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reports for confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
One time broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Broadcast transmission to pre-programmed parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FaxesTELmode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FAX ONLYmode (all calls are received as faxes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes
without ring signals when you are near the unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the unit with a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Extension telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax or voice message. . . . . . . 43
Copy
CopyingMaking a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Convenient way to make a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 
						

							Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SummaryBasic features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Help
Error MessagesReports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before 
requesting help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
If a power failure occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
JamsRecording paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Document jams – sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
CleaningDocument feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Thermal head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General Information
Printed ReportsReference lists and reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
FCC List of FCC requirements and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Information
Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warranty
Servicenter Servicenter directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Directory
SpecificationsTechnical data about this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
IndexIndex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Programmable Features
Answering Device
SetupTAD/FAX mode (using the built-in answering device
and receiving phone calls and faxes automatically). . . . . . . . . . . 47
Greeting Recording your own greeting messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Erasing your own recorded greeting messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Incoming Listening to recorded messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Messages
RecordingMemo message (Ieaving a message for others or yourself). . . . . . . 51
Telephone conversation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Voice MailboxVoice mailbox (how callers can leave you private messages). . . . . 52
RemoteOperating from a remote location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
OperationOperation from a remote touch tone telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
OptionTransferring recorded messages to another telephone. . . . . . . . . . . 59 
						

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Accessories
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Included accessories!
lIf any item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
lThe part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
lSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
Power cord..............1Telephone line cord...1Handset...................1Handset cord...........1
Part No. PFJA1030ZPart No. PQJA10075ZPart No. PFJXE0805ZPart No. PFJA1029Z
Operating instructions
................................1Ink film.....................1
(included film roll)Paper tray...............1
Part No. PFKS1056Z1Part No. PFQX1562X
A4 paper guide........1
Part No. PFZMFP155M
Accessory information!
lThe ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.
lTo 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 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)
lIf you have any questions about internet orders, please contact us at:
E-mail:[email protected]
Telephone:1-201-348-72921 roll – 216 mm x 50 m (8
1⁄2x 164)
2 rolls – 216 mm x 50 m (8
1⁄2x 164)
Specifications / Usage
KX-FA53Model No.
Replacement filmItem
KX-FA55Replacement film
To install legal size recording paper. KX-FA50Legal paper tray
lThe included film roll is 10 meters (321⁄2) long. We recommend that you buy full size
replacement film – 50 meters (164
) for continuous use of your unit. For best results, use
genuine Panasonic replacement film Model No. KX-FA53 or KX-FA55.
lTo install legal size recording paper, use a legal paper tray Model No. KX-FA50 (p. 12). 
						

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Help Button
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Help function!
1
Press .
Display:
2
Press or until the desired item is
displayed.
1.How to send faxes with the voice guide.
2.How to set the date, time, your logo and
fax number.
3.How to program the features.
4.How to store names in the directory and
how to dial them.
5.Help with problems operating the
answering device.
6.Help with problems sending/receiving
faxes.
7.How to use the copier function.
8.Frequently asked questions and answers.
9.Explanation of error messages shown on
the display.
ERRORS
PRESS SET
Q and A
PRESS SET
COPIER
PRESS SET
FAX SND/RCV
PRESS SET
TAD OPERATION
PRESS SET
DIRECTORY
PRESS SET
FEATURE LIST
PRESS SET
QUICK SET UP
PRESS SET
SEND GUIDE
PRESS SET
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
& SET
HELP
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.
10.List of available reports.
11.How to use the Caller ID service.
3
Press .
PRINTINGSET
CALLERID
PRESS SET
REPORTS
PRESS SET
SET
Display
HELP 
						

							Overview!
Document guides
Handset
lTo make or answer calls
Speaker
(Left side of the unit)Paper tray
Back cover Recording paper entrance
Document entrance Document exit
Tension bar
Recording paper exit
lUp to 30 sheets of printed 
paper can be held.
Front cover
Back cover open button
Microphone
lTo talk with the other party 
when using the speakerphone
(see below for the
speakerphone operation).
8
Finding the Controls
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Note:
lThe document will be ejected from the front of the unit.
Install the unit on a desk or floor with a smooth surface
and do not place anything in front of the unit.
Speakerphone operation
lUse the speakerphone in a quiet room.
lAdjust the speakerphone volume using  or  .
lTo switch to the handset, lift the handset. To switch back to the speakerphone, press
.
DIGITAL SP-PHONE 
						

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Finding the Controls
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Location!
lTo change from pulse to tone temporarily during 
dialing when your line has rotary pulse services.
lTo redial the last number dialed.lTo insert a pause during dialing.
lFor speakerphone 
operation (p. 8).
lTo access special telephone services such as call 
waiting or transfers of extension calls.
lTo adjust volumes (p. 19).lTo search for a stored name (p. 22, 29).lTo select the features or feature settings 
during programming (p. 61).
lTo navigate to the next operation.
lTo initiate fax transmission 
or reception.
lTo store a setting during 
programming.
lTo stop an operation or cancel 
programming.
lTo mute your voice to the 
other party during 
conversation. 
  Press this button again to 
resume conversation.
lTo turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 36).
lTo initiate or exit programming.
lTo record your own greeting 
messages (p. 48).
lTo erase recorded messages (p. 50).
Display
Dial keypad
lTo initiate copying (p. 44).
lTo print a quick 
reference (p. 7).
lTo use caller ID service 
(p. 23–26).
lTo play recorded messages (p. 50).
lFor slow or quick 
playback (p. 50). 
						

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Setup
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Ink film – installing / replacing!
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part.Center part
Front cover
2
Push the back cover open button (green) on
the right side of the unit.
OR
Push the back cover open lever (green)
inside of the unit.Back cover
open button 
(green)
Back cover 
open lever (green)OR
3
Open the back cover.
lIf you install the included ink film, skip to
step 6.Back cover
Install the included ink film or replace the used ink film with new one. 
The following ink films are available for replacement. Each roll prints about 150 letter-size pages.
See page 6 for accessory information.
Model No. KX-FA53:Replacement film (1 roll)
Model No. KX-FA55:Replacement film (2 rolls)
4
For replacement only
Pull out the blue gear and remove the used
ink film. Remove the used core.Used core
Used
ink film
Blue 
gear