Panasonic Kx Fpc161 Operating Instructions Manual

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Distinctive Ring
Important:
l When you have a single telephone line and subscribe to a telephone company’s voice
mail service, you must also subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Service if you want to
receive faxes automatically as well as voice messages. For more information about
telephone services, contact your telephone company.
When you subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service, your telephone company will assign you a new
fax number and will also tell you the assigned ring pattern. Please complete the following setup
on your fax machine to identify the assigned ring pattern.
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press , then .
3
Press or to select the ring pattern
assigned by the telephone company.
A:Standard ring (one long ring)
B:Double ring (two short rings) (default 
setting)
C:Triple ring (short-long-short-rings)
D:
Other triple ring (short-short-long rings)
OFF:Turns off the feature
4
Press .
5
Press to exit the program.MENU
SETUP ITEM [  ]
SET
RING DETECTION
MODE=B[±]
31
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENU
SETMENU
Note:
lOnce you have programmed the assigned ring pattern
into the fax machine, turn AUTO ANSWER off so that
the fax machine is in TELmode. 
lIn TELmode, the fax machine will recognize incoming
faxes on the first ring pattern and answer automatically.
For phone calls, the fax machine will ring as a normal
call.
Using with a voice mail service! 
						

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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).
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
Document guides
COPY
STOPSTART
Quick scan feature
With this 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 use this feature,
activate feature #34 on page 59 and make a
copy. After storing, the unit will print the
document.
lIf the document exceeds the memory
capacity (p. 80), copying will be canceled and
this feature will be turned off automatically.
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, shaded
drawings, etc.
lIf you select “STANDARD”, copying will be done using
“FINE” mode.
You can also select the resolution after pressing
in step 3.
1.Press 3 times.
Display:
2.Press or repeatedly to select the desired
resolution.
STANDARD[+ -]
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COPY
Note:
lAny transmittable document can be copied (p. 36). 
						

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Copying
Enlarged copy Original document Original document
Example of a 200% enlarged copy
Area to be 
enlarged
BC
FG
ABCD
EFGH
Enlarged copy
Example of a 150% enlarged copy
BC
FG
ABCD
EFGH
Area to be 
enlarged
Note:
lIf the appropriate reduction rate is not selected, 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 52.
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
(8
1/2x 14)
A4= 210 mm x 297 mm
(8
1/4x 1111/16)
To reduce a document
1.Pressin step 3 on page 52.
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
Letter
Setting
100%
(default)
92%
86%
72%
Size of recording paper
Letter
Letter
LetterLetter
A4
A4
Legal
A4Legal
LegalLetter, A4, Legal
A4A4, Letter
Convenient way to make a copy! 
						

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Copying
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 2 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 2 times in step 3 on page 52.
Display:
2.Press or repeatedly until the following is displayed.
COLLATE ON [+ -]

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COLLATE OFF[+ -]

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							Features Summary
55
The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the
programming tables (p. 56–61).
1
Press .
Display:
2
Select the feature you wish to program.
For basic features(p. 56, 57):
Press  or        until the desired
feature is displayed.
For advanced features(p. 58–61):
Press        or         until the following is
displayed, 
then press  and press  or 
until the desired feature is displayed.
lThe current setting of the feature will be
displayed.
3
Press  or  until the desired setting 
is displayed.
lThis step may be slightly different
depending on the feature.
4
Press .
lThe setting you selected is set, and the
next feature will be displayed.
5
To exit programming, press .MENU
SET
SET
ADVANCED MODE
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENU
Programming!
MENUSET
General programming method
Programming by entering the program code
number directly
You can select a feature by directly entering the 
program code (# and 2-digit number) instead of 
using 
or in step 2.
1.Press 
.
2.Press  and the 2-digit code number.
3.Follow steps 3 to 5 above.
lSee programming tables for code numbers (p. 56–61).
MENU
To cancel programming
Press  to exit the program.MENU 
						

							Changing the ring setting in FAX
ONLYmode
To change the number of rings
before the unit answers a call
in FAX ONLYmode. FAX RING COUNT
RINGS=3[±]
Features Summary
56
How to set menu options
1.Press.
2.Press or until the desired feature
is displayed.
3.Pressor until the desired setting
is displayed.
4.Press .
5.Press.
MENU
SET
MENU
Note:
lFor features #01, #02 and #03, refer to the pages
in the below tables.
lStep 3 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 55 for more details.
Basic features!
Programming table
Code
#01Setting the date and time
SET DATE & TIME
PRESS SET
mm/dd/yy  
hh:mm
(2 digits for
each entry)See page 17 for details.
See page 18 for details.
See page 20 for details.
“ERROR”: The sending report will
be printed only when fax
transmission fails. 
“ON”: The sending report will be
printed out after every transmission.
#02Setting your logo
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET(Up to 30
characters)
Feature & DisplaySettingsHow the unit operates
#03Setting your facsimile telephone
number
YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET(Up to 20 
digits)
#04Printing the sending report
To print and check the sending
report for fax transmission results
(p. 36).SENDING REPORT
MODE=ERROR[±]
ERROR
ON
OFF
(The default setting is in bold type.)This setting is also available after
activating FAX ONLYmode (p. 45). 
If you are using the unit with an
answering machine, set to “5
EXT.TAM” (p. 48). #06
1, 2, 3, 4, 
5 EXT.TAM 
						

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CodeFeature & DisplaySettingsHow the unit operates
ON / ID=11
OFF
#12Securing the remote operation
for the answering machine
If you are using the unit with an
answering machine, activate this
feature, and set the remote
activation ID to secure the remote
operation for the answering
machine.REMOTE TAM ACT.
MODE=OFF[±]
To select “ON” and enter ID:
1.Press .
2.
Press or and select this
feature.
3.
Press or to select “ON”.
4.Press .
5.Enter your ID from 1 to 5 digits,
using 0–9, and #.
6.Press .
7.Press .
MENU
SET
SET
MENU
#13Setting the dialing mode
If you cannot dial, change the
setting depending on your
telephone line service.DIALING MODE
MODE=TONE[±]
TONE
PULSE
(The default setting is in bold type.)
“TONE”: For tone dial service.
“PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial
service.
You can select the ringer pattern. The
selected 
ringer patternwill sound
while setting.#17Setting the ringer pattern
RINGER PATTERN
MODE=A[±]
A
B
C
“LETTER”: Letter or legal size paper
= Paper width is 216 mm (81⁄2)
“A4”: A4 size paper
= Paper width is 210 mm (81⁄4)
#16Setting the recording paper size
PAPER SIZE
=LETTER[±]
LETTER
A4 
						

							“ON”: The unit will print the journal
report automatically after every 30
new fax communications (p. 36).
Features Summary
58
Advanced features!
How to set menu options
Programming table
Code
#22Setting the journal report to print
automatically
AUTO JOURNAL
MODE=ON[±]
ON
OFF
To send a document:
1.Insert the document.
2.Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
3.
Press or to select “ON”.
4.Press .
5.Enter the fax number.
6.Press .
7.Enter the transmission start time.
Press to select “AM” or “PM”.
8.Press .
9.Press .
lTo cancel after programming,
press then 
.SETSTOP
MENU
SET
SET
SET
“NEXTFAX”: This setting is effective
only for the next attempted fax
transmission. After transmission, the
unit will return to the previous setting.
“ERROR”: When the previous fax
transmission fails and you redial
the same number.
lThis feature is not available for
broadcast transmission.
lThe calling charge may be higher. #23Sending document overseas
If you have difficulty sending an
overseas fax, activate this feature
before starting transmission. This
feature makes sending documents
easier as the transmission speed is
slowed down.OVERSEAS MODE
MODE=ERROR[±]
Feature & DisplaySettingsHow the unit operates
#25Sending a fax at a specified time
This feature allows you to take
advantage of low-cost calling hours
offered by your telephone
company.
lThe setting can be reserved to
take place up to 24 hours in
advance. DELAYED SEND
MODE=OFF[±]
NEXTFAX
ERROR
OFF
ON / 
fax no. /
hh:mm
OFF
(The default setting is in bold type.)
Note:
lStep 3 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 55 for more details.
1.Press.
2.Press or until the following is
displayed, 
Display:
then press and press or 
until the desired feature is displayed.
SET
ADVANCED MODE
PRESS SET
MENU
#26Setting the Caller ID list to print
automatically
AUTO CALL. LIST
MODE=ON[±]
ON
OFF“ON”: The unit will print the Caller
ID list automatically after every 30
new calls (p. 31).
3.Press or until the desired setting
is displayed.
4.Press .
5.Press.
MENU
SET 
						

							“ON”: The unit will store the
documents first and release them.
lIf the document exceeds the
memory capacity (p. 80),
sending/copying will be canceled
and this feature will be turned off
automatically.
Features Summary
59
A, B, C, D
OFF
#31
Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern
RING DETECTION
MODE=B[±]
See page 51 for details.
CodeFeature & DisplaySettingsHow the unit operates
(The default setting is in bold type.)
See pages 46 and 47 for details.
#30
3, 4, 5, 6
Changing the silent fax
recognition ring setting
To change the number of rings
when the unit detects a phone call
in TEL/FAX mode. SILENT FAXRING
RINGS=3[±]
#34
ON
OFF
Setting the quick scan
To scan the document into memory
before sending/copying. This is
helpful when you want to remove
the document for other uses.QUICK SCAN
MODE=OFF[±]
#39Changing the display contrast
LCD CONTRAST
MODE=NORMAL[±]
NORMAL
DARKER“NORMAL”: For normal contrast
“DARKER”: Used when the display
contrast is too light.
#40
ON
OFF
lIf the other party’s fax machine does
not send a fax calling tone, select
“ON”. The unit detects a silent
pause and activates the fax function.
lIf you use an answering machine
to give greeting messages and
record incoming messages on a
single cassette tape, select “OFF”.
#36Receiving other size documents
If the size of the document sent by
the other party is as large as, or
larger than the recording paper, the
unit can reduce and print the
document.
Select the desired reduction rate.RCV REDUCTION
MODE=92%[±]
100%
92%
86%
72%
Setting the silent detection
If you use the unit with an
answering machine and wish to
receive faxes from older model fax
machines, activate this feature.SILENT DETECT.
MODE=OFF[±]
A4
SettingRecording paperOriginal document
100%LegalLetter, A4
92%A4Letter
LetterLetter
LegalLegal
A4
A4 86%Letter
Legal
72%Letter
Legal A4 
						

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CodeFeature & DisplaySettingsHow the unit operates
#44
#46Setting the friendly reception
To receive a fax automatically when
you answer a call and hear a fax
calling tone (slow beep).
FRIENDLY RCV
MODE=ON[±]ON
OFF
“ON”: You do not have to press
for fax reception.
FAX/START
#41Changing the fax activation code
If you use an extension telephone
and wish to use it to receive a fax,
activate this feature, and enter the
code (p. 49).FAX ACTIVATION
MODE=ON[±]
ON/
CODE=9
OFF
1.Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
2.Press or to select “ON”.
3.Press .
4.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits,
using 0–9 and .
5.Press .
6.Press .
lDo not enter “0000”.
MENU
SET
SET
(The default setting is in bold type.)
ON
OFF
#49Setting the auto disconnection
To answer a call with an extension
telephone in TEL/FAX mode 
(p. 47).AUTO DISCONNECT
MODE=ON[±]
ON/
CODE=0
OFF1.Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
2.
Press or to select “ON”.
3.Press .
4.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits,
using 0–9 and .
5.Press .
6.Press .
MENU
SET
SET
How to set menu options
Note:
lStep 3 may be slightly different depending on the
feature.
lSee page 55 for more details.
Advanced features (cont.)!
Programming table (cont.)
1.Press.
2.Press or until the following is
displayed, 
Display:
then press and press or 
until the desired feature is displayed.
SET
ADVANCED MODE
PRESS SET
MENU3.Press or until the desired setting
is displayed.
4.Press .
5.Press.
MENU
SET
Setting the memory reception
alert
To alert you with a beeping sound
when a document which has been
received is stored into memory due
to some existing problem.
RECEIVE ALERT
MODE=ON[±]
If you are alerted by a slow
beeping sound, clear the printing
problem and make sure the unit is
supplied with paper to print the
stored document. The beeps will
stop.