Panasonic Kx Fpg176 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operations
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
The handset beeps intermittently and/or
the following is displayed.
l Charge the battery fully (p. 20).
I charged the battery fully, but the
following is still displayed:
l Clean the charge contacts and charge
again (p. 20).
l It is time to replace the battery (p. 85).
I cannot receive documents by pressing
ˆon the handset.
l Press ˆuntil a single beep
is heard.
lThe memory is full of received documents
due to a lack of recording paper or a
recording paper jam. Install paper or clear
the jammed paper.
The handset display is blank.
l The handset is in the standby mode.
Press &or %to turn the display on.
The handset display is still blank after
pressing &,%,(or).
l Charge the battery fully (p. 20).
The handset display goes to the standby
mode while viewing the caller information.
l Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
searching.
l NOwas pressed.
Fax – sending
I cannot send documents.
l The other party’s fax machine is busy or
has run out of recording paper. Try again.
l The other party’s machine is not a
facsimile. Check with the other party.
l The other party’s fax machine rings too
many times. Send the fax manually 
(p. 38).The other party complains that letters on
their received document are distorted or
not clear.
l If your line has special telephone services
such as call waiting, the service may have
been activated during fax transmission.
Connect the unit to a line that does not
have these services.
l The extension telephone on the same line
is off the hook. Hang up the extension
telephone and try again.
l Try copying the document. If the copied
image is clear, there may be something
wrong with the other party’s machine.
The other party complains that dirty
patterns or black lines appear on their
received document.
l The glass or rollers are dirty. Clean them
(p. 86).
I cannot send a fax overseas.
l Use the overseas transmission mode of
feature #23 (p. 70).
l Add two pauses at the end of the
telephone number or dial manually.
Fax – receiving
I cannot receive documents.
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
(p. 51).
I cannot receive documents automatically.
l The receiving mode is set to TELmode.
Set to TAD/FAX mode (p. 54), FAX ONLY
mode (p. 47) or TEL/FAX mode (p. 48).
l The time taken to answer the call is too
long. Decrease the number of rings:
feature #06 (p. 68), #30 (p. 71) and #78
(p. 75).
l The greeting message is too long. Shorten
the message (p. 55). Rechargebattery
Rechargebattery
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Cordless handset (cont.) 
						

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Operations
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Fax – receiving (cont.)Receiving mode
The display shows the following, but faxes
are not received.
l The incoming call is not a fax. Change the
receiving mode to TELmode (p. 46) or
TAD/FAX mode (p. 54).
Ablank sheet is ejected.
l If a blank sheet is ejected after the
received document is printed out, the
receiving reduction rate is not
programmed correctly. Program the proper
rate in feature #36 (p. 71).
l The other party placed the document in
their fax machine the wrong way. Check
with the other party.
Awhite line or a dirty pattern appears on
your recording paper.
l The glass or rollers are dirty. Clean them
(p. 86).
The printing quality is poor.
l The other party sent a faint document. Ask
them to send a clearer copy of the
document.
l The thermal head is dirty. Clean it (p. 87).
l Some paper has instructions
recommending which side to print on. Try
turning the paper over.
l You may have used paper with a cotton
and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such
as letterhead or resume paper. 
We recommend smooth paper such as
Hammermill Jet Print for clearer printing.
I cannot receive documents by pressing
ˆon the handset.
l Press ˆuntil a single beep
is heard.
lThe memory is full of received documents
due to a lack of recording paper or a
recording paper jam. Install paper or clear
the jammed paper.
The other party complains that they
cannot send a document.
l The memory is full of received documents
due to a lack of recording paper or a
recording paper jam. Install paper (p. 13)
or clear the jammed paper (p. 84).I cannot select the desired receiving
mode.
l If you want to set TAD/FAX, FAX ONLYor
TEL/FAX mode:
— select the desired mode using feature
#77 (p. 75), and
— press PQto turn ON the
arrow (t) located on the right of the
display.
Display:
ON
l If you want to set TELmode:
— press PQto turn OFF
the arrow (t) located on the right of
the display.
ON
The other party complains that they
cannot send a document.
l The unit is not in AUTO ANSWER mode.
Press PQto turn ON the
arrow (t) located on the right of the
display.
Copying
The unit does not make a copy.
l You cannot make a copy during
programming. Make the copy after
programming or stop programming.
Ablack line, a white line or a dirty pattern
appears on the copied document.
l The glass or rollers are dirty. Clean them
(p. 86).
The copied image is distorted.
l The thermal head is dirty. Clean it (p. 87).
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Operations
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
The printing quality is poor.
l Some paper has instructions
recommending which side to print on. Try
turning the paper over.
l You may have used paper with a cotton
and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such
as letterhead or resume paper. We
recommend smooth paper such as
Hammermill Jet Print for clearer printing.
Answering device
I cannot retrieve recorded messages from
a remote location.
l Press the remote operation ID correctly
and firmly (p. 60).
Messages in the mailbox do not play back.
l The mailbox password is wrong. Enter the
correct password.
— For mailbox 1 password, see feature
#51 on page 73.
— For mailbox 2 password, see feature
#52 on page 73.The other party complains that they
cannot leave a voice message.
l The memory is full. Erase unnecessary
messages (p. 57, 58, 64).
While operating the answering device
from the handset, a series of tones is
heard.
l Someone is calling you from outside.
Press ‘to answer the outside call.
The remote operation will be terminated.
I cannot operate the answering device
with the handset.
l Someone is operating the answering
device.
l You are too far from the base unit. Move
closer to the base unit.
ABC
OriginalCopy
If a power failure occurs!
lThe unit will not function.
lThe unit is not designed for making
emergency telephone calls when the power
fails. Alternative arrangements should be
made for access to emergency services.
lFax transmission and reception will be
interrupted.
lIf the delayed transmission (feature #25 on
page 70) is programmed and the start time
is passed during a power failure,
transmission will be attempted soon after
power is restored.
lIf any fax documents are stored in the
memory, they will be lost. When power is
restored, a power down report will be
printed out stating which contents in the
memory have been erased.
(continued)
Copying (cont.)
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Jams
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Recording paper jam!
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part. If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recording
paper has jammed and the display will show the following.
Display:__PAPER1JAMMED
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.
OR
Back cover 
open lever 
(green)
Back cover
open button 
(green)
Front
cover
Center part
4
Remove the jammed recording paper.
3
Open the back cover.
Dotted 
area
Front coverBack cover1
2
“T” shaped gear 
(blue)
Ink film
5
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.
6
Close the back cover securely by pushing
down on the dotted area at both ends (
#).
Close the front cover securely (
$).
SlackReverse
Tight
Correct
Blue core
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
Incorrect
Jammed 
recording 
paperBack 
cover 
						

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Jams / Battery
Replacing the handset battery!
Replace the battery with a new Panasonic rechargeable battery Model No. P-P510.See 
page 8 for accessory information. 
To prevent memory loss, replace the battery within 3 minutes.
2
Disconnect the battery connector and remove
the used battery.
1
Carefullyinsert a flat metal object in the slot,
and push forward to release the lock.
Remove the handset cover off the handset.Handset
cover
3
Connect the battery connector of the new
battery, and insert the battery into the
handset. Place the battery leads inside the
groove.New battery
Battery
connector
Groove Battery leads
4
Replace the handset cover on the handset.
lBe sure to charge the new battery for about 
6 hoursbefore use (p. 20).
1
2
Attention:
lAnickel cadmium battery that is recyclable, powers the product you have purchased. 
At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of 
this battery into your municipal waste stream. 
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYfor information on how to recycle this battery.
Battery
connector
Used battery
Document jams – sending!
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part.
2
Remove the jammed document carefully.
3
Close the front cover securely.
Center part
Jammed
documentFront cover
Note:
lDo not pull out the jammed paper forcibly before
opening the front cover.
If the unit does not release the document during feeding, remove the jammed document as follows: 
						

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Cleaning
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Center 
part
Document 
feeder rollers
Rubber flap
Glass
Front cover
Document feeder!
1
Disconnect the power cord and the
telephone line cord.
2
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part.
3
Clean the document feeder rollers and
rubber flap with a cloth moistened with
isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts
dry thoroughly.
4
Clean the glass with a soft and dry cloth.
5
Close the front cover securely.
6
Connect the power cord and the telephone
line cord.
Power cordTelephone 
line cord
If misfeeding occurs frequently or if dirty patterns or black bands appear on a transmitted
document or on the original of a copied document, clean the document feeder.
Caution:
lDo not use paper products, such as paper
towels or tissues, to clean the inside of the
unit. 
						

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Cleaning
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Thermal head
Dotted 
area Center 
part
Back cover
open lever (green) Front 
cover
Back 
cover
Back cover open 
button (green)
ORBlack sheets
Thermal head
Thermal head!
If dirty patterns or black or white bands appear on a copied or received document, check
whether there is dust on the thermal head and clean the thermal head to remove the dust.
1
Disconnect the power cord and the
telephone line cord.
2
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part.
3
Open the back cover by pushing the back
cover open button (green) or pushing the
back cover open lever (green).
4
Clean the thermal head with a cloth
moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol,
and let it dry thoroughly.
lDo not touch the black sheets on the
thermal head.
5
Close the back cover securely by pushing
down on the dotted area at both ends. Close
the front cover securely.
6
Connect the power cord and the telephone
line cord.
Caution:
lTo prevent a malfunction due to static
electricity, do not use a dry cloth and do not
touch the thermal head directly.
Power cordTelephone 
line cord 
						

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Printed Reports
Reference lists and reports!
SETMENU
STOP1
Press prepeatedly until the following
is displayed.
Display:
2
Press (or )until the desired item is
displayed.
3
Press wto start printing.
lTo stop printing, press {.
lAfter printing, the printed item will be
displayed.
4
Press p.PRINTING
CALLER ID LIST
PRESS SET
BROADCAST LIST
PRESS SET
PRINTER TEST
PRESS SET
JOURNAL REPORT
PRESS SET
TEL NO. LIST
PRESS SET
SETUP LIST
PRESS SET
PRINT REPORT
PRESS NAVI.[
IH]
You can print out the following lists and reports for your reference.
Setup list:provides you with the current settings of the basic and advanced programming
features (p. 68–75).
Telephone number list:provides you with names and telephone numbers which are stored in
the directory. 
Journal report:keeps records of fax transmission and reception. This report will be printed
automatically after every 30 fax communications (feature #22 on page 70).
Printer test list:allows you to check the print quality of your unit. If the test print has a dirty
pattern, or blurred points or lines, clean the thermal head (p. 87).
Broadcast programming list:provides you with items which are stored in the broadcast
feature (p. 41).
Caller ID list:keeps records of the last 30 callers after subscribing to a Caller ID service. This
report will be printed automatically after every 30 callers (feature #26 on page 70). 
						

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openLCR
openLCR service!
Important:
lIf you have any questions regarding the openLCR features, call openLCR’s customer
service department at 1-866-openLCR (1-866-673-6527).
lNEITHER KYUSHU MATSUSHITAELECTRIC CO., LTD. (KME) NOR MATSUSHITAELECTRIC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA(MECA) IS IN ANYWAYAFFILIATED WITH, OR RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF, OPENLCR.COM, INC. (OPENLCR). NEITHER KME NOR MECANOR
ANYOF THEIR EMPLOYEES OR AFFILIATES OR CUSTOMERS MAKE ANYWARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO ANYCUSTOMER OR ANYOTHER THIRD
PARTYWITH RESPECTTO ANYOF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BYOPENLCR, NOR ASSUME NOR
CREATE ANYOTHER OBLIGATION OF ANYKIND ON BEHALF OF OPENLCR.
1
Press ’.
Display:
2
Press 0.
3
Press 3.
4
Pressw.
lThe OPENLCR indicator will turn off. LCR IS OFF
TO DISABLE LCR
PRESS SET
TO DISABLE LCR
PRESS “3”, SET
OPENLCR
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
nTo set openLCR from ON to OFF
Setting openLCR to OFF and ON!
After the first download of the openLCR rate table to your fax machine, the openLCR features
are automatically turned on. The OPENLCR indicator will stay on to show that the openLCR
feature is activated. No special dialing or button pressing is necessary to place a long distance
call with openLCR feature.
OPENLCR
OFF
SET
This unit is compatible with the openLCR’s Low Cost Routing (LCR) service. 
						

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openLCR
1
Press ’.
Display:
2
Press 0.
3
Press 1.
4
Pressw.
lThe OPENLCR indicator will flash and
your fax machine will automatically
receive the rate table.
lWhen the rate table download is
completed, the OPENLCR indicator will
stop flashing but will remain lit up and the
display will show the following:
DOWNLOAD OK!
DOWNLOAD IN 
PROCESS.
TO ENABLE LCR
PRESS SET
TO ENABLE LCR
PRESS “1”, SET
OPENLCR
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
nTo set openLCR from OFF to ON
To stop downloading
1.Press {.
Display:
2.Press w
.
CANCEL DOWNLOAD?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
SET
OPENLCR
FLASH/LIGHT
STOP