Panasonic Kx Fpg371 Operating Instructions Manual

							Replacement
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Replacement
Ink film
Replacement film Model No. KX-FA53 (1 roll) or KX-FA55 (2 rolls): Each roll prints about 150 letter-
sized pages. See page 10 for accessory information.
1Open the front cover by pulling up the 
center part.
2Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open button (green) on the right 
side of the unit.
OR
Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open lever (green) in the unit.
3Open the back cover.
4Pull out the blue gear and remove the used 
ink film. Remove the used core.
5Remove the stoppers and tags from the new 
ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue).
6Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll 
into the right slot of the unit (1).
Insert the “T” shaped gear (blue) into the 
left slot of the unit (2).
Insert the rear ink film roll (3).
Center part
Front cover
Back cover
open button 
(green)
Back cover 
open lever (green)
Back cover
Used core
Used
ink film
Blue
gear
Tags
New ink film
“T” shaped gear (blue)Stopper Stopper
2
“T” shaped 
gear (blue)
3
Left 
slotRear ink film roll
Front ink 
film roll
Right slot
Blue core
1 
						

							Replacement
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7Turn 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.8Close the back cover securely by pushing 
down on the dotted area at both ends (1). 
Close the front cover securely (2).
LThe following message will be displayed 
while the unit is checking that there is no 
slack in the ink film.
PLEASE WAIT
Note:
LThe ink film is safe to touch, and will not rub 
off on your hands like carbon paper.
“T” shaped gear 
(blue)
Ink film
Slack
Reverse Correct
Incorrect
Tight 1 turn
Blue core
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
Dotted 
area
Back cover
1
2
Front cover
2
Display 
						

							Jams
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Jams
Recording paper jam
When the recording paper has 
jammed in the unit
The display will show the following.
PAPER JAMMED
1Open the front cover by pulling up the 
center part.
2Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open button (green) on the right 
side of the unit.
OR
Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open lever (green) in the unit.
3Open the back cover.
4Remove the jammed recording paper.
Center part
Front cover
Back cover
open button 
(green)
Back cover 
open lever (green)
Back cover
Jammed 
recording 
paper 
						

							Jams
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5Turn 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.6Close the back cover securely by pushing 
down on the dotted area at both ends (1). 
Close the front cover securely (2).
7Remove the recording paper and 
straighten. Pull the tension plate forward 
and hold open while inserting the paper.
“T” shaped gear 
(blue)
Ink film
Slack
Reverse Correct
Incorrect
Tight 1 turn
Blue core
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
Back cover
1
2
Front cover
2
Dotted 
area
Tension plate 
						

							Jams
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When the recording paper was 
not fed into the unit properly 
The display will show the following.
CHECK PAPER
Remove the recording paper and straighten. Pull 
the tension plate forward and hold open while 
inserting paper.
Press {
{{ {SET}
}} } to clear the message.
Tension plate
{SET} 
						

							Jams
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Document jams – sending 
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the 
center part.
Remove the jammed document carefully.
2Close the front cover securely.
Note:
LDo not pull out the jammed paper forcibly 
before opening the front cover.
Center part
Front coverJammed
document
Front cover 
						

							Battery
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Battery
Replacing the handset battery
Replace the battery with a new Panasonic rechargeable battery Model No. P-P511. See page 10 for 
accessory information. 
1Press the notch on the handset cover firmly 
and slide it as indicated by the arrow.
2Remove the old battery. Insert the new 
battery into the handset as shown, 
matching the correct polarity (1). Press the 
battery down until it places into the 
compartment (2).
3Close the cover. Make sure you charge the 
new battery for about 15 hours in order to 
display the battery strength prompt 
correctly (page 21).
Attention:
A nickel 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-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
2
1 
						

							Cleaning
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Cleaning
Document feeder
Clean the document feeder in the following cases:
–If misfeeding of the document occurs frequently. 
–If smudges or black/white lines appear on the original document when transmitting or copying.
1Disconnect the power cord and the 
telephone line cord.
2Open the front cover by pulling up the 
center part.
3Clean the document feeder rollers and 
rubber flap with a cloth moistened with 
isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts 
dry thoroughly.
Caution:
L
LL LDo not use paper products, such as 
paper towels or tissues.
4Clean the glass with a soft and dry cloth.
Caution:
L
LL LDo not use paper products, such as 
paper towels or tissues.
5Close the front cover securely.
6Connect the power cord and the telephone 
line cord.
Power cordTelephone 
line cord
Center part
Front cover
Document 
feeder rollers
Rubber flap
Glass
Front cover
Power cordTelephone 
line cord 
						

							Cleaning
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Thermal head
If smudges or black/white lines appear on a copied/received document, check whether there is dust on 
the thermal head. Clean the thermal head to remove the dust.
1Disconnect the power cord and the 
telephone line cord.
2Open the front cover by pulling up the 
center part.
3Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open button (green) on the right 
side of the unit.
OR
Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open lever (green) in the unit.
4Open the back cover.
Remove the ink film.
5Clean the thermal head with a cloth 
moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, 
and let it dry thoroughly.
Caution:
L
LL 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
Center part
Front cover
Back cover
open button 
(green)
Back cover 
open lever (green)
2
Back cover
Thermal head 
						

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6Replace the ink film.
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.
7Close the back cover securely by pushing 
down on the dotted area at both ends (1).
Close the front cover securely (2).
8Connect the power cord and the telephone 
line cord.
“T” shaped gear 
(blue)
Ink film
Slack
Reverse Correct
Incorrect
Tight 1 turn
Blue core
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
Dotted 
area
Back cover
1
2
Front cover
2
Power cordTelephone 
line cord