Panasonic Kx Fp155 Fax Machine Operating Instructions

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Receiving Faxes
When an extension telephone is connected
TEL/FAX delayed ring count
The number of rings generated before the fax
machine answers depends on the setting of feature
#78 on page 69. The fax machine will not generate
an audible ring during this time.
Silent fax recognition ring count
The fax machine generates audible rings to
indicate that it is receiving a phone call. The
number of rings generated depends on the setting
of feature #30 on page 65. This signal will not ring
at an extension telephone.
Phone call
The fax machine will not ring, but 
the extension telephone will ring 
twice.
“TEL/FAX delayed ring count”
lThe call is connected. 
Fax calling 
tone* A call is received.
The fax machine will automatically 
receive documents without 
ringing.
Answer the call.
l If the call is not answered, this message
   will be played.** 
l Then the fax machine will activate the 
fax function for the other party’s fax 
machine that does not send a fax 
calling tone. The extension telephone will not ring but 
the fax machine will ring up to 3 times.
“Silent fax recognition ring count”
 Hello! To send a fax, start 
 transmission.
To speak with someone, 
 please wait.
This message will be played to the 
calling party.
l The calling party will hear a different 
ring back tone.
No one is available to take 
your call right now. 
Please try again later. 
Thank you.
Ring
Ring
Ring
Ring
Ring
*Afax calling tone is automatically generated by
the sending fax machine. Some fax machines do
not have this capability.
**You can record your own greeting message 
(p. 48). 
						

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Receiving Faxes
Extension telephone!
To the same line
Extension telephone
Note:
lYou can change the fax activation code in feature #41 (p. 66).
If you use the fax machine with an extension telephone, you can receive fax documents using
the extension telephone. You do not have to press on the fax machine.
Important:
lUse a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone and enter the fax activation code firmly.
FAX/START
1
When the extension telephone rings, lift the
handset of the extension telephone.
2
When:
—document reception is required,
—a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
—no sound is heard,
press (pre-selected fax activation
code)firmly.
3
Hang up the handset.
lThe fax machine will start reception.
9
Using the unit with a computer!
Wall jack
Computer
Wall jack
We recommend you use separate wall jacks for the unit and the computer.
Note:
lSet the fax machine to TELmode.
lThe device which has the shortest ring count will answer a call first. 
						

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Receiving Faxes
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax or !
voice message!
This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document or an
incoming voice message.
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press , then .
3
Press or to select “ON”.
lIf this feature is not required, select
“OFF”. 
4
Press .
5
Enter your pager number up to 30 digits.
Example:
6
Press .
7
Enter your pager access code up to 10
digits if required.
Example:
8
Press .
lThe default code 07734 will show
“Hello!” on your pager.
lIf you want to change this message,
enter your message up to 30 digits.
Example:MSG.=5555
MSG.=07734
SET
PIN=12345678
PIN=
SET
NO.=12025551234
NO.=
SET
PAGER CALL
MODE=ON      [±]
PAGER CALL
MODE=OFF     [±]
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SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENU
SET
Display
MENU
DIGITAL SP-PHONE
Note:
lIfyou have subscribed to a Caller ID service,
your pager will display the caller’s telephone
number before the number “11” or “22” (see
below) instead of the message.
9
Press .
lThe unit will dial the stored
number.
10
Check that your pager received
the pager test call.
11
Press .DIGITAL SP-PHONE
PAGER TEST
SET
Your pager will beep and display as follows;
— “11” : when your unit receives a voice 
message.
— “22” : when your unit receives a fax 
document.
Pager
22Example:
Your unit received
a fax document.
When your pager receives a pager call 
						

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Copying
Making a copy!
The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). 
1
Adjust the width of the document guides to
the size of the document.
2
Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE
DOWN until a single beep is heard and the
unit grabs the document.
Display:
lIf necessary, press or repeatedly
to select the desired resolution (see below).
lMake sure the handset is on the cradle.
3
Press .
lIf necessary, enter the number of copies
(up to 50).
4
Press .
lThe unit will start copying.
START
NUMBER=1
OR PRESS NAVI.
H
NUMBER=1
COPY:PRESS START
COPY
!!!STANDARD
PRESS NAVI.[+ -]
FACE DOWN
Display Document guides
COPY
STOPSTART
To stop copying
Press .STOP
To select the resolution
Select the desired resolution according to the type
of document.
–FINE:For printed or typewritten originals with 
small printing.
–SUPER FINE:For originals with very small 
printing.
–PHOTO:For originals containing photographs.
lIf you select “STANDARD”, copying will be done
using “FINE” mode.
Note:
lAny transmittable document can be copied (p. 30).
Convenient way to make a copy!
The following settings are available before you start copying.
lEnlargement (p. 45)
lReduction (p. 45)
lCollation (sort) (p. 46)
lResolution (p. 46)
lQuick scan (p. 46) 
						

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Copying
Example of a 200% enlarged copy Example of a 150% enlarged copy
Enlarged copy Original document
Area to be 
enlarged
BC
FG
ABCD
EFGH
Original documentEnlarged copy
BC
FG
ABCD
EFGH
Area to be 
enlarged
Note:
lIf the appropriate reduction rate is not programmed, the document may be divided and the top of the
second sheet will be deleted.
lIf the image at the bottom of the document is not copied when you copy a document as long as the
recording paper, try 92% or 86%.
To enlarge a document
1.Pressin step 3 on page 44.
Display:
2.Press to select “150%” or “200%”. 
lThe unit will only enlarge the center most part of the document, printing it on two pages.
ZOOM 100%[+ -]

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Letter= 216 mm x 279 mm (81/2x 11) / Legal= 216 mm x 356 mm (81/2x 14)
A4= 210 mm x 297 mm (81/4x 1111/16)
To reduce a document
1.Pressin step 3 on page 44.
Display:
2.Press to select “92%”, “86%” or “72%”.
lSee below for the recommended reduction rates.
ZOOM 100%[+ -]

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Size of original document
LetterSetting
100% (default)
92%
86%
72%Size of recording paper
Letter
Letter
LetterLetter
A4
A4
Legal
A4Legal
LegalLetter, A4, Legal
A4A4, Letter 
						

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Copying
Quick scan feature
The unit can scan the document into memory before copying. This feature is helpful when you
want to remove the document for other uses. 
To activate this feature, see feature #34 on page 65. After storing, the unit will copy the
document.
Note:
lIf the document exceeds the memory capacity (p. 85), copying will be canceled and this feature may be
turned OFF automatically.
Collated pages
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
Uncollated pages
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
To collate multiple copies
The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages.
Example:Making two copies of a 4-page original document
Note:
lThe unit will store the documents into memory while collating the copies. If memory becomes full while
storing, the unit will only print out the stored pages.
lAfter copying, the collating feature will turn off automatically.
1.Press two times in step 3 on page 44.
Display:
2.Press or repeatedly to select “COLLATE ON”.
COLLATE ON [+ -]

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COLLATE OFF[+ -]

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To select the resolution
You can select the resolution according to the type of document after pressing in step 3
on page 44.
lFor further details about the resolution, see page 44.
1.Press three times in step 3 on page 44.
Display:
2.Press or repeatedly to select the desired resolution.
STANDARD!![+ -]
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COPY 
						

							Setup
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TAD/FAX mode!
(using the built-in answering device and receiving
phone calls and faxes automatically)
Setting up the voice and fax message reception 
When TAD/FAX mode is set, the unit will work as a fax machine and/or answering device.
If a fax tone is detected, the unit will automatically receive the fax. If a phone call is detected, the
answering device will play a greeting message and the caller can leave a voice message in the
common memory. If you share the unit with other people and wish to prevent them from
retrieving messages, use the voice mailbox feature (p. 52–54).
lYou can use either the pre-recorded greeting message (see below) or your own greeting
message (p. 48).
Note:
lIf the arrow (
t) is already shown on the right
of the display and you wish to change the ring
count, turn it off once then on again by
pressing  and follow the
instructions in step 3.
lThe incoming message recording time can be
changed (feature #10 on page 63).
lWhen the remaining time is low, erase
unnecessary messages (p. 50). For voice
memory capacity for incoming messages, see
page 85.
lWhile an incoming call is being recorded, you
can monitor it through the speaker. If this
feature is not required, set feature #67 to off
(p. 69).
AUTO ANSWER
SET
Display
AUTO ANSWER
1
Set feature #77 to “TAD/FAX” (p. 69).
2
If the arrow (
t) is not shown on the right of
the display, turn it on by pressing
.
lThe unit will play the greeting message.
lThe display will show the number of rings
before the unit answers a call in TAD/FAX
mode.
Display:
3
If you wish to change the ring count setting,
press  or  until the desired number
(see below) is displayed, and press  .
The remaining time for recording incoming
messages will be displayed.
Example:
lYou can change the speaker volume. After
setting the ring count, press  or 
while listening to the greeting message.
_TIME_=_10m13s
PICKUP &RCV CALL
AFTER 2 RINGS[±]
AUTO ANSWER
Ring count in TAD/FAX mode
You can choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, TOLL SAVER and RINGER OFF (feature #06 on page 62).
TOLL SAVER:When you call the unit from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if there are
any new voice messages. If the unit answers on the second ring, there is at least one
new recorded message. If the unit answers on the fourth ring, there are no new recorded
messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you hear the
third ring. The third ring indicates that there are no new recorded messages.
RINGER OFF:The unit will answer without ringing.
lIf you subscribe to a Caller ID service, set to 2 or more rings.
Hello! We are unable to answer right
now.
To send a fax, please start transmission.
To leave a voice message, please speak
after the beep. Thank you.
SET 
						

							Greeting
48
Microphone
RECORD
Display
STOPSET
“This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are
unable to answer right now. To send a fax, start transmission. To
leave a message, speak after the beep. Thank you.”
Note:
lIf you make a mistake while recording, start
again from step 2.
lYou can choose 60 seconds for your own
TAD/FAX greeting message (feature #54 on
page 68).
—If you change to 60 seconds, we
recommend that you tell the caller in your
own TAD/FAX greeting message to press
9 before starting fax transmission.
—If you change to 16 seconds from 60
seconds, your own recorded TAD/FAX
greeting message will be deleted and the
pre-recorded message will be played.
“This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are
unable to answer right now. Please try again later. Thank you.”
1
Select the desired mode (TAD/FAX or
TEL/FAX) where you want to record a greeting
message (feature #77 on page 69).
2
Press 2 times.
lThe display will show the following
according to your selection in step 1.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
3
Press .
lAlong beep will sound.
4
Speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away
from the microphone.
lThe display will show the remaining
recording time.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
5
When finished recording, press .
lThe unit will repeat your message. 
Adjust the volume using 
or .
STOP
T/F   REC.  15s
TAD   REC.  15s
SET
TEL/FAX GREETING
PRESS SET
TAD GREETING
PRESS SET
RECORD
You can record your own greeting messages for TAD/FAX and TEL/FAX modes. When receiving
a call, your own greeting message will be played instead of the pre-recorded message. The
recording time will be limited to 16 seconds. We recommend you record your message within 12
seconds to make it easier to receive faxes.
Suggested messages
TAD/FAX greeting message
TEL/FAX greeting message
Recording your own greeting messages! 
						

							Greeting
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1
Select the desired mode (TAD/FAX or
TEL/FAX) for the greeting message you want
to erase (feature #77 on page 69).
2
Press twice.
lThe display will show the following
according to your selection in step 1.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
3
Press .
lTo cancel erasing, press .
4
Press .
lWhen receiving a call, the pre-recorded
greeting message will be played.GREETING ERASED
SET
STOP
ERASE GREETING?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
SET
TEL/FAX GREETING
PRESS SET
TAD GREETING
PRESS SET
ERASE
Erasing your own recorded greeting messages!
Checking the greeting messages
1
Select the desired mode (TAD/FAX or 
TEL/FAX) for the greeting message you want
to listen to (feature #77 on page 69).
2
If the arrow (t) is not shown on the right of
the display, turn it on by pressing
.
If the arrow (t) is shown on the right of the
display, turn it off once then on again.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
lThe unit will play the greeting message.TEL/FAX MODE
PICKUP &RCV CALL
AFTER 2 RINGS[±]
AUTO ANSWER
Display
AUTO ANSWER
Display
STOPSET
ERASE 
						

							Incoming Messages
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When the unit has recorded new voice messages:
—the MESSAGE light will flash,
—the call counter will show the total number of recorded messages, and
—slow beeps will sound if the message alert feature is activated (feature #42 on page 66).
Example:
02
STOP
PLAY MESSAGES
QUICK
ERASE
SET
SLOW
Display
MESSAGE
FLASH/LIGHT
Press .
lOnly the new recorded messages will be
played.
lAdjust the speaker volume usingor
.
lAfter playing back all of the new messages,
the MESSAGE light will stop flashing but will
remain lit up.
If you press at this
time, all the recorded messages will be
played.
PLAY MESSAGES
PLAY MESSAGES
Listening to recorded messages!
Call counter
Repeating a message
Press while listening to the message.
lIf you press within 5 seconds of the
beginning of the message, the previous message
will be played.
lTo play back a specific message, press or
and search for the message you want to
listen to.
Skipping a message
Press to play the next message.
Stopping playback
Press .
lIf you press     within 1 minute,
the unit will resume playing the rest of the
messages.
Voice time/day stamp
During playback, a synthesized voice will
announce the time and day of the week that each
message was recorded.
STOP
Changing the playback speed
Press to play messages at one and a
half times the original speed.
Press to play messages at half the
original speed.
lTo return to the original speed, press or
again during quick or slow playback.
Erasing all of the recorded messages
Check that you have listened to all of the recorded
messages.
1.Press .
Display:
2.Press 
.
3.Press .
lTo erase a specific message, press
while listening to the message you want to erase.
SET
ERASE MESSAGES?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
SET
ALL MESSAGES
PRESS SET
ERASE
SLOW
SLOW
QUICK
PLAY MESSAGES
QUICK
ERASE