Panasonic KX MB1520 User Manual

							6.9 Receiving a fax on your
computer
You can receive a fax document on your computer. The
received fax document is saved as an image file
(TIFF-G4 format).
Important:
R Make sure the PC fax setting is set to “ ALWAYS”
or “ CONNECTED ” beforehand (feature #442 on
page 53).
1 Press  MFax Auto Answer N repeatedly to turn the
auto answer setting ON (page 37).
2 Start Multi-Function Station.  A [PC FAX]
3 When a fax call is received, your computer will
receive a document through the unit.
Note:
R You can view, print or transfer the received document
using your computer.
R Messages transferred to your computer will be
deleted from the unit.
Viewing a received document
1. Select  [PC FAX]  from Multi-Function Station.
2. Select  [Received Log]  in [Communication Log] .
3.Click the item you want to view.
4. Click  [File] in the menu bar, then select  [View], or
click the  [View] icon in the toolbar.
R The received fax will be displayed.
If a received fax document is stored in the unit’s
memory
You can load the document into your computer.
1. Select  [PC FAX]  from Multi-Function Station.
2. Select  [Received Log]  in [Communication Log] .
3. Click  [File] in the menu bar.  A [Receive a Fax]
R If the PC fax setting (feature #442 on page 53)
is activated, the received fax document will be
automatically transferred to the computer.
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							7.1 Caller ID service
This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service
offered by your local telephone company. To use this
unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a
Caller ID service.
Make sure the following ring count is set to 2 or more
rings beforehand.
– FAX ring count (feature #210 on page 48)
R The name display service may not be available in
some areas. For further information, please contact
your telephone company.
7.1.1 How Caller ID is displayed
The calling party’s name or telephone number will be
displayed after the 1st ring. You have the option of
whether or not to answer the call.
The unit will automatically store caller information (name,
telephone number and date and time of the call) from the
30 most recent calls. It is possible to view caller
information on the display (page 42) or print the entire
Caller ID list (page 72).
Note:
R When caller information is received and it matches a
telephone number stored in the unit ’s phonebook, the
stored name will be displayed.
R If the unit is connected to a PBX (Private Branch
Exchange) system, caller information may not be
received properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
R If the unit cannot receive caller information, the
following will be displayed:
“ OUT OF AREA ”: The caller dialed from an area
which does not provide Caller ID service.
“ PRIVATE CALLER ”: The caller requested not to
send caller information.
“ LONG DISTANCE ”: The caller made a long distance
call.
To confirm caller information by printing the Caller
ID list
– To print manually, see page 72.
– To print automatically after every 30 new calls, activate feature #216 (page 48).
7.2 Viewing and calling back
using caller information
1 If the  MFax N light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing
M Fax N repeatedly.  A M Caller ID N
2 Press  MC N to search from the recently received caller
information.
R If you press  MD N, the display order will be
reversed.
R To send a fax, see page 34.
3 Press  MSP-Phone N to return the call.
To change the way caller information is displayed
While displaying the desired caller information, press
M Caller ID N repeatedly to change name/telephone
number information.
7.2.1 Symbols and operations for caller
information
What “” means
“
” on the display means the call has already been
viewed or answered.
To stop viewing
Press  MStop N.
To edit a telephone number before calling back/
storing
While displaying a desired caller information, press
M G N repeatedly. Each time you press  MG N, the telephone
number will be changed as follows:
1 – Area code – Local telephone number (“1”
added) *1
Local telephone number only (area code omitted)
Area code – Local telephone number *1
1 – Local telephone number (“1” added and area
code omitted)
*1 If the received caller information does not include an
area code, this pattern is not available.
R To store the number in phonebook, follow from step
3 of the storing procedure on page 43.
7.3 Erasing caller information
7.3.1 Erasing all caller information
1 Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “CALLER
SETUP ”.  A  M Set N
R “CALL LIST ERASE ” will be displayed.
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							2MSet N
R To cancel erasing, press  MStop N, then  MMenu N.
3 MSet N A  M Stop N
7.3.2 Erasing specific caller information
R Make sure that the  MFax N light is ON.
1 MCaller ID N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
item.  A M F N A  M Set N A  M Stop N
7.4 Storing caller information into
the phonebook
R Make sure that the  MFax N light is ON.
1 MCaller ID N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
item.
3 MMenu N
4 Press  MF N or  ME N.  A  M Set N
5 MSet N
Note:
R To edit a name or number, see page 35.
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							8.1 Distinctive Ring service
When a call is made to one of your phone numbers, the
telephone company sends a ring pattern to your
telephone line to indicate which number the call is
intended for. By setting up this unit for Distinctive Ring,
you can make the unit automatically start fax reception
when a call comes to the fax number.
To use this service, you must subscribe to the
Distinctive Ring service offered by your local
telephone company. Consult your local telephone
company for availability.
8.2 Using two or more phone
numbers on a single telephone
line
8.2.1 Activating the Distinctive Ring feature
1 MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 3NM 0N
2 Press  M1 N to select  “ON ”.
R Press  M0 N to select  “OFF ”.
3 MSet N A  M Menu N
Note:
R While the Distinctive Ring feature is activated, you
cannot change the receiving mode.
How phone calls and faxes are received
If the incoming call is for the fax number, the unit will ring
with the assigned ring pattern and automatically start fax
reception.
If the incoming call is for the phone number, the unit will
continue ringing.
R If an external telephone answering machine is
connected, set the ring count of the answering
machine to more than 2.
8.3 Using three or more phone
numbers on a single telephone
line
You may wish to use three or more phone numbers for
a single telephone line. In order to distinguish which
number the call was addressed to, a different ring pattern
must be assigned for each number.
Example: Using three phone numbers
Telephone
numberRing patternUse012 1234Standard ringPersonal012 5678Double ringBusiness012 9876Triple ringFaxTo use one phone number for the fax, program the ring
pattern assigned for the fax (feature #431 on page 44).
In the example, the ring pattern assigned for fax is a triple
ring, so you should program  “C ” (triple ring).Ring patternSelectionStandard ring (one long ring)M1 N “ A ”1st ring2nd ringDouble ring (two short rings)M2 N “ B ”1st ring2nd ringTriple ring (short-long-short rings)M3 N “ C ”1st ring2nd ringOther triple ring (short-short-long
rings)M 4 N “ D ”1st ring2nd ring
Note:
R The default setting is  M5 N “ B-D ”. The fax will respond
to all calls with ring tone patterns  “B ”,  “C ” and  “D ”.
8.4 Programming the ring pattern
assigned for fax
1 Set feature #430 to  “ON ” (page 44).
2 MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 3NM 1N
3 Press  M1 N to  M5 N to select the ring pattern assigned
for fax.  A M Set N A  M Menu N
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							9.1 Programming
1MMenu N
2 Press  MB N and the 3-digit code (page 46 to
page 56).
3 Press the appropriate selection to display the desired
setting.
R This step will vary depending on the feature.
4 MSet N
5 Press  MMenu N to exit.
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							9.2 Basic featuresFeature/CodeSelectionSetting the quick setup
MBNM 1NM 0NM 0N
(KX-MB1520 only)You can print out the quick fax setup guide and select the desired receiving
mode depending on your situation.
M 1 N “ FAX ONLY ” (default): Use only as a fax (page 37).
M 2 N “ DIST. RING ”: With the Distinctive Ring service (page 44).
M 3 N “ EXT. TAM ”: With an external telephone answering machine (page 39).
M 4 N “ EXT. TEL ”: Mostly phone calls (page 38).
1. MMenu N A  M B NM1NM 0NM 0N
2. MSet N
3. Press  MSet N again to print the quick fax setup guide.
R If you do not wish to print it, press  MStop N.
4. Press  M1 N to  M4 N to display the desired setting.
5. MSet N A  M Menu NSetting the date and time
MBNM 1NM 0NM 1N
(KX-MB1520 only)Enter the date and time using the dial keypad. See page 19 for details.Setting your logo
MBNM 1NM 0NM 2N
(KX-MB1520 only)Enter your logo using the dial keypad. See page 19 for details.Setting your fax number
MBNM 1NM 0NM 3N
(KX-MB1520 only)Enter your fax number using the dial keypad. See page 20 for details.Selecting the language
M B NM1NM 1NM 0NThe display and reports will be in the selected language.
M 1 N “ ENGLISH ” (default)
M 2 N “ SPANISH ”
1. MMenu N A  M B NM1NM 1NM 0N
2. Press  M1 N or  M2 N to select the desired language.  A M Set N A  M Menu NSetting the dialing mode
MBNM 1NM 2NM 0N
(KX-MB1520 only)M 1 N “ PULSE ”
M 2 N “ TONE ” (default)
See page 17 for details.Setting flash time
MBNM 1NM 2NM 1N
(KX-MB1520 only)The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
M 0 N “ 900ms ”
M 1 N “ 700ms ” (default)
M 2 N “ 600ms ”
M 3 N “ 400ms ”
M 4 N “ 300ms ”
M 5 N “ 250ms ”
M 6 N “ 200ms ”
M 7 N “ 160ms ”
M 8 N “ 110ms ”
M 9 N “ 100ms ”
M G N “ 90ms ”
M B N “ 80ms ”
Note:
R If the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX functions (transferring a call, etc.)
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							Feature/CodeSelectionSetting the ADSL mode
MBNM 1NM 2NM 4N
(KX-MB1520 only)When you use a DSL/ADSL line, this feature improves the reliability by reducing
the transmission speed.
M 0 N “ OFF ” (default)
M 1 N “ ON ”
Note:
R Calling charges may be higher than usual.Changing the LCD display
contrast
M B NM1NM 4NM 5NM1 N “ NORMAL ” (default)
M 2 N “ DARKER ”Selecting the scale
M B NM1NM 4NM 7NM1 N “ MILLIMETERS ”
M 2 N “ INCHES ” (default)
Note:
R The selected scale will be used when measurements are shown on the
unit’s display.Changing the password for
feature programming via
remote operation
M B NM1NM 5NM 5N1. MMenu N A  M B NM1NM 5NM 5N A  M Set N
2. Enter the current password.  A M Set N
R The default password is  “1234 ”.
3. Enter a new 4-digit password using 0-9.  A M Set N
4. Enter the new password again.  A M Set N A  M Menu N
Note:
R It is recommended that you change this password from the default
password.Setting the toner
maintenance time
MBNM 1NM 5NM 8N
(KX-MB1520 only)The unit will automatically activate for maintenance, once every 24 hours.
Because this is to prevent the toner from solidifying, the noise that the unit
makes during maintenance cannot be stopped. However, if the unit’s noise
bothers you, you can change the start time.
1. MMenu N A  M B NM1NM 5NM 8N A  M Set N
2. Enter the maintenance start time.
R The default time is  “12:00PM ”.
R Press  MG N repeatedly to select  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
3. MSet N A  M Menu NResetting all features (and
deleting all data in memory)
M B NM1NM 5NM 9NBefore you dispose of, transfer or return the product, activate this feature to
reset all programmable features and to delete all data stored in memory.
KX- MB1520 only:  Phonebook (or caller information) and fax transmission data
(journal report and faxes received in memory) will be deleted.
M 0 N “ NO ” (default)
M 1 N “ YES ”
R Disconnect the telephone line cord (KX-MB1520 only) and USB cable
before activating this feature.
To reset all features:
1. MMenu N A  M B NM1NM 5NM 9N
2. Press  M1 N to select  “YES ”.  A  M Set N
3. Press  M1 N to select  “YES ”.  A  M Set NSetting the ringer pattern
MBNM 1NM 6NM 1N
(KX-MB1520 only)M 1 N “ A ” (default)
M 2 N “ B ”
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							Feature/CodeSelectionSetting the beep sounds and
keytones
MBNM 1NM 6NM 5NM0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): You will hear confirmation/error beep sounds and keytones.
Note:
R Even if this feature is set to  “OFF ”, the unit beeps in some cases. For
example:
– the memory reception alert setting (feature #437 on page 52) is activated (KX-MB1520 only).
– the front cover is opened.Setting the off-hook alert
MBNM 1NM 7NM 1N
(KX-MB1520 only)To alert you with a beeping sound when the telephone line has been left
off-hook for more than 1 minute without dialing.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): You have to press  MStop N or  MSP-Phone N to stop the
beeping sound.Changing the ring count in
FAX ONLY mode
MBNM 2NM 1NM 0N
(KX-MB1520 only)M 1 N “ 1 ”
M 2 N “ 2 ”
M 3 N “ 3 ” (default)
M 4 N “ 4 ”
M 5 N “ 5 EXT. TAM ” (External Telephone Answering Machine)
Note:
R If you are using the unit with an answering machine, set to more than 4
(page 39).Setting the Caller ID list to
print automatically
MBNM 2NM 1NM 6N
(KX-MB1520 only)M 0 N “ OFF ” (default): The unit will not print the Caller ID list, but will keep records
of the information for the last 30 callers.
M 1 N “ ON ”: The unit will print the Caller ID list automatically after every 30 new
calls (page 42).Setting the time adjustment
MBNM 2NM 2NM 6N
(KX-MB1520 only)Using this feature, the unit ’s date and time setting will be automatically adjusted
when caller information is received.
M 1 N “ AUTO ” (default): The date and time setting will be automatically
adjusted.
M 2 N “ MANUAL ”: Deactivates this feature.Setting the recording paper
size in the paper input tray
M B NM3NM 8NM 0NM1 N “ LETTER ” (default): Letter-size paper
M 2 N “ A4 ”: A4-size paper
M 6 N “ 16K ”: 16K-size paper
Note:
R When  “16K ” is selected, received fax documents will be stored in memory
(KX-MB1520 only).Setting the recording paper
size in the manual input tray
M B NM3NM 8NM 1NM1 N “ LETTER ” (default): Letter-size paper
M 2 N “ A4 ”: A4-size paper
M 3 N “ LEGAL ”: Legal-size paper
M 4 N “ B5(ISO) ”: B5(ISO)-size paper
M 5 N “ B5(JIS) ”: B5(JIS)-size paper
M 6 N “ 16K ”: 16K-size paper
M 7 N “ 8.5X13 ”
M 8 N “ 8.5X13.4 ”
Note:
R When you set feature #147 to  “MILLIMETERS ”, the numbers are displayed
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							Feature/CodeSelectionSetting the recording paper
type for paper input tray
M B NM3NM 8NM 3NM1 N “ PLAIN PAPER ” (default): 75 g/m² to 90 g/m² (20 lb to 24 lb) paper.
M 2 N “ THIN PAPER ”: 64 g/m² to 75 g/m² (17 lb to 20 lb) paper.
Note:
R This setting will be deactivated when printing from a computer. To set the
recording paper type for printing, see page 24.Setting the recording paper
type for manual input tray
M B NM3NM 8NM 4NM1 N “ PLAIN PAPER ” (default): 75 g/m² to 90 g/m² (20 lb to 24 lb) paper.
M 2 N “ THIN PAPER ”: 64 g/m² to 75 g/m² (17 lb to 20 lb) paper.
M 3 N “ THICK PAPER ”: 90 g/m² to 165 g/m² (24 lb to 44 lb) paper.
Note:
R This setting will be deactivated when printing from a computer. To set the
recording paper type for printing, see page 24.Setting the waiting time for
the power save mode
M B NM4NM 0NM 3NTo set the length of time before the unit enters power save mode.
M 1 N “ 5min ” (default): 5 minutes
M 2 N “ 15min ”: 15 minutes
M 3 N “ 30min ”: 30 minutes
M 4 N “ 1h ”: 1 hour
Note:
R When in power save mode, the unit needs to preheat the fuser unit before
it can begin printing.Holding the previous contrast
setting
M B NM4NM 6NM 2NM0 N “ DISABLED ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ENABLED ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Note:
R The previous setting will be held individually for copying.
R The previous setting will be held individually for sending faxes (KX -MB1520
only).Setting the default operation
mode
MBNM 4NM 6NM 3N
(KX-MB1520 only)To select the default operation mode when the selected time of the mode timer
(feature #464) passes.
M 1 N “ COPY ” (default): Copy mode is selected as default.
M 2 N “ FAX ”: Fax mode is selected as default.
Note:
R You cannot select the scan mode using this feature.Setting the default operation
mode timer
MBNM 4NM 6NM 4N
(KX-MB1520 only)To set the timer before returning to the default operation mode (feature #463).
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ 30s ”: 30 seconds
M 2 N “ 1min ” (default): 1 minute
M 3 N “ 2min ”: 2 minutes
M 4 N “ 5min ”: 5 minutesSetting toner save feature
M B NM4NM 8NM 2NM0 N “ OFF ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ ON ”: The toner cartridge will last longer.
Note:
R This feature may lower the print quality by reducing toner consumption.
R This setting is valid for copying, and when the unit prints reports/lists.
R This setting is invalid for printing received faxes (KX-MB1520 only).499. Programmable FeaturesDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 
						

							9.3 Fax features (KX-MB1520 only)Feature/CodeSelectionErasing all items stored for
the phonebook
M B NM2NM 8NM 9NM0 N “ NO ” (default)
M 1 N “ YES ”
R Disconnect the telephone line cord and USB cable before activating this
feature.
To erase all items:
1. MMenu N A  M B NM2NM 8NM 9N
2. Press  M1 N to select  “YES ”.  A  M Set N
3. Press  M1 N to select  “YES ”.  A  M Set N A  M Menu NPrinting a confirmation
report
M B NM4NM 0NM 1NM0 N “ OFF ”: Confirmation reports will not be printed.
M 1 N “ ON ”: A confirmation report will be printed after every fax transmission.
M 2 N “ ERROR ” (default): A confirmation report will be printed only when fax
transmission fails.Setting the journal report to
print automatically
M B NM4NM 0NM 2NM0 N “ OFF ”: The unit will not print a journal report, but will keep a record of the
last 30 fax transmissions and receptions.
M 1 N “ ON ” (default): The unit will print a journal report automatically after every
30 new fax transmissions and receptions (page 35).Sending documents
overseas
M B NM4NM 1NM 1NIf you cannot send a fax overseas even if the number is correct and the line is
connected, activate this feature before sending the fax.
This feature improves the reliability by reducing the transmission speed.
M 0 N “ OFF ”: Deactivates this feature.
M 1 N “ NEXT FAX ”: This setting is effective only for the next attempted fax
transmission. After transmission, the unit will return to the previous setting.
M 2 N “ ERROR ” (default): When the previous fax transmission fails and you wish
to re-send the document.
Note:
R Calling charges may be higher than usual.509. Programmable FeaturesDownloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals