Panasonic Kx Fpc161 Operating Instructions Manual

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Finding the Controls (Base Unit)
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Location!
HANDSET LOCATORAUTO ANSWER
l To change from pulse to tone temporarily during 
dialing when your line has rotary pulse services.
l To redial the last number dialed.*
l To dial without 
lifting the handset.
l To access special telephone services such as 
call waiting or transfers of extension calls.l To adjust volumes (p. 24).l To search for a stored name (p. 30, 37).l To select the features or feature settings 
during programming (p. 55).
l To navigate to the next operation.
l To initiate fax transmission 
or reception.
l To store a setting during 
programming.
l To stop an operation or cancel 
programming.
l To insert a pause during 
dialing.
l To turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 42).
l To page or locate the handset (p. 25).
l To initiate or exit programming.
l To initiate copying (p. 52).
l To print a quick 
reference (p. 9).
l To use caller ID service 
 (p. 32).
MONITOR
REDIALPAUSE
Display
*Regardless of whether the base unit or the handset
was used, the last number dialed will be redialed. 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Ink film – installing / replacing!
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part.
lIf the handset is on the cradle, take it off
before opening the cover.
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 are installing the included ink film for
the first time, 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.
Model No. KX-FA53:Replacement film (1 roll)
Model No. KX-FA55:Replacement film (2 rolls)
Each roll prints about 150 letter-size pages. See page 8 for accessory information.
4
For replacement only
Pull out the blue gear and remove the used
ink film. Remove the used core.
Used
ink film
Blue 
gear
Used core 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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7
Turn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in the
direction of the arrow. 
lMake sure that the ink film is 
wrapped around the blue core 
at least once.
Ink film
“T” shaped gear 
(blue)
Note:
lThe ink film is completely safe to touch, and will not
rub off on your hands like carbon paper.
SlackReverse
Tight
CorrectIncorrect
Blue core
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
8
Close the back cover securely by pushing
down on the dotted area at both ends ().
Close the front cover securely ().
lThe following will be displayed while the unit
is checking that there is no slack in the ink
film.
Display:PLEASE WAIT
2
1
Dotted area
Back cover
Front cover
Display
1
2
5
For replacement only
Remove the stoppers and tags from the new
ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue).
Tags
New ink film
“T” shaped gear (blue)Stopper Stopper
6
Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll
into the right slot of the unit (). Insert the
“T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot of 
the unit ().
Insert the rear ink film roll ().
3
2
1
2
1
3Right 
slot
Blue core
“T” shaped 
gear (blue)
Left 
slotRear ink film roll
Front ink 
film roll 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Tabs Tabs
SlitsSlits
Paper tray
Paper tray!
Insert tabs on the paper tray into slits on the back of the unit.
Note:
lDo not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed by a wall, etc.
KX-FA50C
Legal paper tray
To use legal size paper
Please purchase a legal paper tray, Model No. 
KX-FA50C (p. 8) and install as shown above.
A4 paper guide
Upper slot
Lower slot Bottom tab
Paper trayTo use A4 size paper
Insert the bottom tab on the A4 paper guide into the
lower slot.
Press the guide into the upper slot.
lChange the recording paper size (feature #16 on 
page 57). 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Recording paper!
Note for recording paper:
lAvoid using paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or
paper used for resumes.
lDo not use different types or thicknesses of paper at the same time. This may cause a paper jam.
lAvoid extremely smooth or shiny paper that is highly textured. 
lAvoid paper that is coated, damaged or wrinkled.
Note:
lAvoid double-sided printing.
lDo not use paper printed from this unit for double-sided printing with other copiers or printers, or the
paper may jam.
lSome paper only accepts print on one side. Try using the other side of paper if you are not happy with
the print quality.
1
Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper
jam.
2
Pull the tension bar forward and hold open
while inserting the paper.
lThe paper should not be over the tab.
lIf the paper is not inserted correctly,
readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.
Recording 
paper 
entrance Printing side 
is back.
Tension bar
Tab
Stack of 
paper
Correct
Incorrect
Adding paper
1.Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while
removing all of the installed paper.
2.Add paper to the removed paper and straighten.
3.Fan the stack of paper.
4.Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while
inserting the paper.
Tension bar
Letter, legal or A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 
60 g/m2to 75 g/m2(16 lb. to 20 lb.) paper or 30 sheets of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper.
For best results, only use inkjet paper such as HammermillJet Print. If you use other
types of paper, the print quality may be affected.
– To use legal size paper, please install an optional legal paper tray, Model No. KX-FA50C 
(p. 8, 14).
– To use A4 size paper, see page 14. 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Connections!
To a single 
telephone line
jack (RJ11C) To a power 
outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz)
Telephone 
line cord Power cord
Power surge
protector(          )
Line surge
protector(         )Connect to 
“LINE”.
1
Connect the telephone line cord.
2
Connect the power cord.
Note:
lFor additional equipment protection, we recommend you use a surge protector. The following types are
available: TELESPIKE BLOK MODELTSB (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SPIKE BLOK MODELSK6-0 (TRIPPE
MFG. CO.), SUPER MAX (PANAMAX) or MP1 (ITW LINX).
The warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning.
lIf you want to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 48.
Caution:
lWhen you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.
To use the fax machine with a computer on the same line
l We recommend you use separate wall jacks for the fax machine and the computer.
l Set the fax machine to TELmode (p. 44).
l The device which has the shortest ring setting will answer the call first.
l If the computer provides a port for telephone line, connect the fax machine to the port on the computer. 
						

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Press.
Display:
2
Press or until the following is
displayed.
3
Press .
Cursor
Example:
4
Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting
2 digits for each, using the dial keypad.
Example:Aug. 10, 2001
Press .
5
Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 
2 digits for each, using the dial keypad.
Press to select “AM” or “PM”.
Example:3:15PM
1.Press .
2.Press until “PM” is displayed.
M:08/D:10/Y:01
TIME: 03:15PM
M:08/D:10/Y:01
TIME: 03:15AM
15 03
M:08/D:10/Y:01
TIME: 12:00AM
0 011 80
M:01/D:01/Y:01
TIME: 12:00AM
SET
SET DATE & TIME
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENU
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Setup (Base Unit)
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Date and time, your logo and facsimile
telephone number!
You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. This
information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit.
Fax Correspondence
Your logoYour facsimile telephone numberDate and time
FROM : Panasonic FaxExample:FAX NO. : 1234567Feb. 26 2001 09:02AM  P1
Setting the date and time
SET
Display
MENU
STOP
To correct a mistake
lPress or to move the cursor to the
incorrect number, and make the correction.
lIf you press while programming, the
display will return to the previous one.STOP
Note:
lYou can enter the number by pressing 
or in steps 4 and 5. In this case,
press to move the cursor.
lThe accuracy of the clock is approximately
±60 seconds a month.
6
Press .
l The next feature will be displayed.
7
Press.MENU
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
SET 
						

							1
Press .
Display:
2
Press  or  until the following is
displayed.
3
Press .
4
Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using
the dial keypad. See the next page for details.
Example:“Bill”
1.Press 2 times.
Cursor
2.Press 6 times.
3.Press 6 times.
4.Press  to move the cursor to the next
space and press  6 times.
5
Press .
lThe next feature will be displayed.
6
Press .MENU
YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET
SET
LOGO=Bill
LOGO=Bil
5
LOGO=Bi
4
LOGO=B
2
LOGO=
AAAAAAAAA
SET
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENU
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Setup (Base Unit)
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Setting your logo
(Hyphen)
FLASH
(Delete)
SET
DisplaySTOP(Insert)
MENU
HANDSET LOCATOR
To correct a mistake
lPress  or  to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, and make the correction.
To delete a character
lMove the cursor to the character you want to
delete and press  (Delete).
To insert a character
1.Press  or  to move the cursor to
the position to the right of where you want to
insert the character.
2.Press (Insert) to
insert a space and enter the character.
HANDSET LOCATOR
STOP
Note:
lYou can enter your logo by pressing  or
(see the next page) in step 4. In this
case, press  to move the cursor.
The logo can be your company, division or name.
5 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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KeysCharacters
1[]{}+–/=,._`:;?|
ABCabc2 
DEFdef3
GHIghi4
JKLjkl5
MNOmno6
PQRSpqrs7
TUVtuv8
WXYZwxyz9
0()!#$%&¥@^’®
To select characters with the dial keypad
Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.
To select characters using or 
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using or .
1.Pressor until the desired character is 
displayed.
2.Press to move the cursor to the next space.
lThe character displayed in step 1 is inserted.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
Display order of characters
Capital 
alphabet
Lower case 
alphabet Number
Symbol: Pressing
: Pressing
Hyphenbutton (To insert a hyphen.)
Insertbutton (To insert one character or one space.)
Deletebutton (To delete a character.)
key (To move the cursor to the left.)
key (To move the cursor to the right.)
To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next
space.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
FLASH
STOP
HANDSET LOCATOR 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Setting your facsimile telephone number
1
Press.
Display:
2
Pressor until the following is
displayed.
3
Press .
4
Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 
20 digits, using the dial keypad.
Example:
5
Press .
lThe next feature will be displayed.
6
Press.MENU
SENDING REPORT
MODE=ERROR   [±]
SET
NO.=1234567
NO.=
SET
YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENU
SET
Display
MENU
(Hyphen)
FLASH
(Delete)
STOP
Note:
lYou can enter your facsimile telephone number by
pressing or in step 4. If you use or 
, press    to move the cursor.
lThe button replaces the digit with a “+” and the
button replaces it with a space.
Example(using the dial keypad):  +234  5678
Press .
lTo enter a hyphen in a telephone number, press
(Hyphen).
FLASH
24678 35
To correct a mistake
lPress or to move the cursor to the incorrect
number, and make the correction.
To delete a number
lMove the cursor to the number you want to
delete and press .
STOP