Panasonic KX MB1500 User Manual

							Feature/CodeSelectionSending a fax at a specific
time
M B NM4NM 1NM 2NThis feature allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling hours offered by
your telephone company. This feature can be set up to 24 hours in advance of
the desired time.
M 0 N “ OFF ” (default)
M 1 N “ ON ”
To send a document:
1. If the  MFax N light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing  MFax N repeatedly.
2. Set the original (page 18).
3. If necessary, change the contrast (page 34) and the resolution (page 34).
4. MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 1NM 2N
5. Press  M1 N to select  “ON ”.  A  M Set N
6. Enter the fax number.
R To enter an item using phonebook, see step 3 on “6.3  Sending a fax
using phonebook”, page 36. (When using phonebook, you do not have
to press  ME N before pressing  MC N or  MD N.)
7. MSet N
8. Enter the transmission start time.
R Press  MG N repeatedly to select  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
9. MSet N A  M Start N
R The document will be scanned into memory. The unit will then send the
data at the specified time. You cannot use this feature for another fax
transmission until the former sending is completed.
Note:
R To cancel this setting after programming, press  MStop N while the unit is idle,
and then press  MSet N.Setting the Error Correction
Mode (ECM)
M B NM4NM 1NM 3NThis feature is available when the sending / receiving fax machines are ECM
compatible.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): Fax transmission / reception will be carried out so that the
errors do not occur.Setting the connecting tone
M B NM4NM 1NM 6NIf you often have trouble when sending faxes, this feature allows you to hear
connecting tones: fax tone, ring back tone and busy tone. You can use these
tones to confirm the status of the other party’s machine.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): You will hear connecting tones.
Note:
R If the ring back tone continues, the other party’s machine may not be a fax
machine or may have run out of paper. Check with the other party.
R The connecting tone volume cannot be adjusted.Setting the maximum fax
speed
M B NM4NM 1NM 8NM1 N “ 14.4kbps ”
M 2 N “ 33.6kbps ” (default)
Note:
R The fax speed maybe lower than the selected speed depending on your line.Confirming the destination
before sending a fax
M B NM4NM 2NM 0NM0 N “ OFF ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ”: You can send a fax after confirming the destination. When the
displayed destination is correct, press  MStart N to send the fax.519. Programmable FeaturesDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							Feature/CodeSelectionSetting dial keypad entry
restriction
M B NM4NM 2NM 1NM0 N “ OFF ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ”: If you do not wish to dial a fax number manually using the dial keypad,
activate this feature.
Note:
R If you select  “ON ”, you cannot make redial calls to fax numbers entered
using the dial keypad.
R If you select  “ON ”, the fax number re-entry setting (feature #422 on
page 52) will be deactivated.Setting the fax number
re-entry before sending  
M B NM4NM 2NM 2NM0 N “ OFF ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ”: If you dial a fax number manually using the dial keypad, you have to
re-enter the number and press  MStart N. When the 2nd entry number matches
the 1st entry number, you can send the fax.Activating the Distinctive
Ring feature
M B NM4NM 3NM 0NM0 N “ OFF ” (default)
M 1 N “ ON ”
See page 44 for details.Setting the ring pattern for fax
(Distinctive Ring feature)
M B NM4NM 3NM 1NM1 N “ A ”
M 2 N “ B ”
M 3 N “ C ”
M 4 N “ D ”
M 5 N “ B-D ” (default)
See page 44 for details.Setting auto reduction
feature
M B NM4NM 3NM 2NTo receive a fax document that is longer than your recording paper.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): The unit will fit received documents onto your recording
paper.Changing the fax activation
code
M B NM4NM 3NM 4NIf you wish to use an extension telephone to receive faxes, activate this feature
and program the activation code.
Important:
R The fax activation code must be different from the code that you
programmed on the answering machine.
M 0 N “ OFF ”
M 1 N “ ON ” (default)
1. MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 3NM 4N
2. Press  M1 N to select  “ON ”.  A  M Set N
3. Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits, using 0-9,  MG N and  MB N.
R The default code is  “H #9 ”.
4. MSet N A  M Menu NSetting the memory reception
alert
M B NM4NM 3NM 7NTo alert you with a beeping sound when a received fax document is stored into
memory.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): You will hear a beeping sound.
Note:
R If documents are stored into memory due to some printing problem, the
beeps will continue until you solve the problem. If a message is displayed,
see page 60 to page 61 for directions on printing out the stored
documents. Make sure the unit is supplied with enough paper to print the
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							Feature/CodeSelectionSetting friendly reception
M B NM4NM 3NM 8NTo receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling
tone (slow beep).
M 0 N “ OFF ”: You have to press  MStart N, and then  M2 N for fax reception.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): You do not have to press  MStart N, and then  M2 N for fax
reception.Receiving a fax into the
computer
M B NM4NM 4NM 2NIf you wish to receive a fax into a computer, activate this feature and run  [PC
FAX]  from Multi-Function Station.
M 0 N “ OFF ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ALWAYS ”: If the unit recognizes the connection to the computer, it will
transfer received documents to the computer. If the unit cannot recognize the
connection, it will store received documents into memory, and then transfer the
data after recognition of the computer connection.
M 2 N “ CONNECTED ”: If the unit recognizes the connection to the computer, it will
transfer received documents to the computer. If the unit cannot recognize the
connection, it will print the data.Setting notification of fax
reception
M B NM4NM 5NM 1NM0 N “ OFF ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ”: The computer connected to your unit using USB will receive a
notification when a fax document is received.Erasing all received fax
memory
M B NM4NM 5NM 8NM0 N “ NO ” (default)
M 1 N “ YES ”
R Disconnect the telephone line cord and USB cable before activating this
feature.
To erase all received fax:
1. MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 5NM 8N
2. Press  M1 N to select  “YES ”.  A  M Set N A  M Set N A  M Menu NResetting fax features to their
default settings
M B NM4NM 5NM 9NM0 N “ NO ” (default)
M 1 N “ YES ”
To reset the fax features:
1. MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 5NM 9N
2. Press  M1 N to select  “YES ”.  A  M Set N A  M Set N A  M Menu N539. Programmable FeaturesDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							9.4 Copy featuresFeature/CodeSelectionSetting the input tray to use
for copy
M B NM4NM 6NM 0NM1 N “ #1 ” (default): The paper input tray is selected. The displayed paper size
depends on the recording paper size setting (feature #380 on page 48).
M 2 N “ #2 ”: The manual input tray is selected. The displayed paper size depends
on the recording paper size setting (feature #381 on page 48).Changing the default copy
resolution
M B NM4NM 6NM 1NTo change the default resolution setting for copying.
M 1 N “ TEXT/PHOTO ” (default): For documents containing both text and
photographs.
M 2 N “ TEXT ”: For documents containing only text.
M 3 N “ PHOTO ”: For documents containing photographs, shaded drawings, etc.Holding the previous page
layout setting
M B NM4NM 6NM 7NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.Holding the previous zoom
setting
M B NM4NM 6NM 8NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.Holding the previous collate
setting
M B NM4NM 6NM 9NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.Holding the previous edge
setting
M B NM4NM 7NM 3NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.Setting the frame margin
M B NM4NM 7NM 4NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: Your copies will be automatically reduced according to the
margin setting. However, if you change the zoom rate (page 29), your copies
will not be automatically reduced.Holding the previous margin
setting
M B NM4NM 7NM 5NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.549. Programmable FeaturesDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							9.5 PC print featuresFeature/CodeSelectionChanging the data timeout
setting
M B NM7NM 7NM 4NThe unit will automatically print the remaining data in memory when the
computer does not send data to the unit during the set time.
1. MMenu N A  M B NM7NM 7NM 4N A  M Set N
2. Enter the desired data timeout setting from  “005 ” seconds to  “600 ”
seconds, using the dial keypad.
R The default setting is  “060 ” seconds.
3. MSet N A  M Menu NSetting mutual A4/letter print
M B NM7NM 7NM 6NThis feature allows printing in A4-size even if letter-size recording paper is
loaded in the paper input tray, and vice versa.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): Printing is possible between A4/letter-size.559. Programmable FeaturesDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							9.6 Scan featuresFeature/CodeSelectionSetting the scan mode for
Push Scan
M B NM4NM 9NM 3NM1 N “ VIEWER ” (default): The scanned image will be displayed in the
[Multi-Function Viewer]  window.
M 2 N “ FILE ”: The scanned image will be saved as a file.
M 3 N “ EMAIL ”: The scanned image will be saved for email attachment.
M 4 N “ OCR ”: The scanned image will be displayed in the OCR window.
Note:
R The OCR software is not supplied. To use OCR software, you need to
specify the path of the OCR software (page 26).Holding the previous
scanning parameter for Push
Scan
M B NM4NM 9NM 4NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous scan settings for each mode of
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							10.1 Character entry (KX-MB1520
only)
The dial keypad is used to enter characters and
numbers.
– Press  MF N or  ME N to move the cursor.
– Press the dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
– Press  MStop N to erase the character or number
highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold  MStop N to
erase all characters or numbers.
– To enter another character located on the same dial key, press  ME N to move the cursor to the next space,
then press the appropriate dial key.KeypadCharactersM 1 N1._–[]{}+/=,`:;?|M2 NABCabc2M3 NDEFdef3M4 NGHIghi4M5 NJKLjkl5M6 NMNOmno6M7 NPQRSpqrs7M8 NTUVtuv8M9 NWXYZwxyz9M0 N0@()!"#$%&\I^’®MB NTo switch between uppercase
or lowercase letters.M Flash NHyphenMMute NTo insert a space.MStop NTo delete a character.
To select characters using  MCN or  MDN
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select
characters using  MC N or  MD N.
1. Press  MC N repeatedly to display the desired
character. Characters will be displayed in the
following order:
A  Uppercase letters
B  Numbers
C  Symbols
D  Lowercase letters
R If you press  MD N, the order will be reversed.
2. Press  ME N to insert the displayed character.
3. Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
10.2 Status of the unit
10.2.1 Using Remote Control
You can easily operate the following functions from your
computer.
– Programming the features (page 46)
KX-MB1520 only:
– Storing, editing or erasing items in phonebook (page 35)
– Viewing items in the journal report (page 35)
– Saving the journal report to your computer
– Viewing items in the Caller ID list (page 42)
– Storing caller information into phonebook (page 43)
– Saving the Caller ID list on your computer
1 Start Multi-Function Station.  A [Remote Control]
R The  [Multi-Function Remote Control]  window
will appear.
* The pictured model is KX-MB1520.
2 Select the desired tab (KX-MB1520 only).
R The latest data in the unit will be displayed.
3 Perform the desired operation.
R For details about each function, click  [Help].
R To stop the operation, click  [Cancel].
4 [OK]
R You can also click  [Apply] to continue the next
operation without closing the window.
5 Enter the password (feature #155 on page 47).  A
[OK]
R The new data will be transferred to the unit and
the window will close.
Note:
R Some of the features cannot be programmed from
your computer.
R When another person is adjusting stored data in the
unit, it may be overwritten. Make sure the unit is not
currently being used for the same function.
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							10.2.2 Using Device Monitor
You can confirm the setting information and current
status of the unit from your computer.
1 Start Multi-Function Station.
2 [Utilities]  A  [Device Monitor]
R The  [Device Monitor]  window will appear.
3 Confirm the status of the unit.
[Status]:  Current status of the unit
Note:
R Additional information (toner and recording paper
status, unit information, etc.) will be displayed in
[Status]  tab by clicking  [Advanced Information] .
R You can update the status of the unit by clicking
[Refresh] .
R If a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor will start
automatically and display the error information.
R For details, see the help file by selecting  [
] from
Multi-Function Station.
10.3 Canceling the operations
You can cancel the current operation from the unit. You
can also select the desired operation to cancel.
1 MStop N
R “USER STOPPED ” is displayed.
R If “USER STOPPED ” is not displayed, go to step
2.
2 To cancel printing:
Press  MStop N repeatedly to display  “STOP
PRINTING? ”.
To cancel scanning (KX-MB1520 only):
Press  MStop N repeatedly to display  “STOP
SCANNING? ”.
To cancel copying:
Press  MStop N repeatedly to display  “STOP
COPYING? ”.
To cancel sending or receiving faxes
(KX-MB1520 only):
Press  MStop N repeatedly to display  “STOP FAX? ”.
To cancel fax redialing (KX-MB1520 only):
Press  MStop N repeatedly to display  “SEND
CANCELED? ”.
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							11.1 Report messages (KX-MB1520 only)
To indicate the unit’s fax transmission/reception status, one of the following messages will be printed on the
confirmation and journal reports (page 34).MessageCodeCause & SolutionCOMMUNICATION ERROR40-42
46-72 FFR A transmission or reception error occurred. Try
again or check with the other party.43
44R A line problem occurred. Connect the telephone line
cord to a different jack and try again.
R An overseas transmission error occurred. Try using
the overseas mode (feature #411 on page 50).ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT53
54
59
70R A transmission or reception error occurred because
of a problem with the other party’s fax machine.
Check with the other party.JUNK FAX PROH. REJECT-----R The junk fax prohibitor feature of this unit rejected
fax reception.MEMORY FULL-----R The memory is full of received documents due to a
lack of recording paper or a recording paper jam.
Load paper (page 13 ) or remove the jammed paper
(page 68).
R If the PC fax setting (feature #442 on page  53) is set
to  “ALWAYS ”, check the connection between the
computer and the unit.OTHER FAX NOT RESPONDING-----R The other party ’s fax machine is busy or has run out
of recording paper. Try again.
R The other party ’s fax machine rings too many times.
Send the fax manually (page 34).
R The other party’s machine is not a fax machine.
Check with the other party.
R The number you dialed is not in service.PRESSED THE ‘Stop’ KEY-----R M Stop N was pressed and fax communication was
canceled.THE COVER WAS OPENED-----R The front cover was opened. Close it and try again.OK-----RFax transmission or reception was successful.For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help5911. . Help11. HelpDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							11.2 Display messages
To indicate the unit’s status, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display.DisplayCause & Solution“ CALL SERVICE ”RThere is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel.“CHANGE CARTRIDGE ”RThe toner cartridge is not inserted properly. Re -insert it correctly ( page 10).
R There is something wrong with the toner cartridge. Replace the toner
cartridge.“ CHECK CARTRIDGE ”RThe toner cartridge is not inserted properly. Re -insert it correctly ( page 10).“CHECK PAPER #1 ”RRecording paper is not installed or the paper input tray has run out of paper.
Install paper (page 13).
R Recording paper was not fed into the unit properly. Re-insert the recording
paper (page 70).
R The paper input tray is not installed or is not inserted completely. Insert the
paper input tray into the unit.“ CHECK PAPER TRAY #1 ”RThe loaded recording paper is not the appropriate size. Load recording
paper of the size that is shown on the display.
R If this message is often displayed, also change the recording paper size
setting (feature #380 on page 48).
R The recording paper size setting (feature #380 on page 48) is set to
“ 16K ”, so received faxes have been stored into memory. Change the
recording paper size setting and load the appropriate recording paper.
Note:
R “#1 ”: Check the paper input tray. The displayed paper size depends on the
recording paper size setting (feature #380 on page 48).
R “#2 ”: Check the manual input tray. The displayed paper size depends on
the recording paper size setting (feature #381 on page 48).“ CHECK PICK UP INPUT
TRAY #2 ”RRecording paper was not fed into the unit properly. Load the paper again
(page 70).“ COOL DOWN FUSER ”RThe unit is cooling down the fuser unit. Wait for a while.“DRUM LIFE LOW REPLACE
SOON ”RThe drum inside the toner cartridge is reaching the end of its life. Replace
the toner cartridge as soon as possible.“ DRUM LIFE OVER CHANGE
CARTRIDGE ”RThe drum inside the toner cartridge has finished its service life. Replace the
toner cartridge immediately.
Note:
R As a temporary measure, you can press  MStart N to continue printing.
However, the printing quality may be poor, so we do not recommend
continuous use of the finished cartridge.“ FAX IN MEMORY ”RThe unit has a document in memory. See the other displayed message
instructions to print out the document. For fax memory capacity, see
page 73.
R If the PC fax setting (feature #442 on page 53) is set to  “ALWAYS ”,
– check the connection between the computer and the unit.
– check that the computer is turned ON.“ FRONT COVER OPEN ”RThe front cover is open. Close it.“KEEP COPYING ”RCopying has stopped due to some existing problem (Example: a lack of
recording paper or a recording paper jam). See the other displayed message
instructions to continue copying.“ LOW TEMP. ”RThe inside of the unit is extremely cold and cannot be operated. Use the unit
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