Panasonic Kx Mb271 Operating Instructions Manual

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2.10 Configuring the unit to 
access the LAN (KX-MB781 only)
You can print documents, scan documents, receive 
faxes or send faxes using a computer on the LAN. To 
enable these features, you need to set the IP address, 
subnet mask, and default gateway for the unit.
Important:
LConsult your network administrator when setting 
the IP address, subnet mask, and default 
gateway.
2.10.1 Setting up automatically with a 
DHCP server...

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2.11 Installing Multi-Function 
Station
2.11.1 Required computer environment
Panasonic Multi-Function Station software enables the 
unit to carry out the following functions:
– Printing on plain paper and labels
– Scanning documents and converting an image into 
text with Readiris OCR software
– Scanning from other applications for Microsoft
® 
Windows® that support TWAIN scanning
– Storing, editing or erasing items in...

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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help LIf the unit is connected to your computer, the 
model name will be automatically detected.
LYou can change the name of the unit if necessary.
3.Click [Install], then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
LThe files will be copied to your computer.
For LAN connection (KX-MB781 only):
1.[Connect via the Network.] i [Next]
LThe [Select a Network Device] dialog box will 
appear.
2.Check [Select in the searched list] and select the...

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2.12 Starting Multi-Function 
Station
[Start] i [All Programs] or [Programs] i 
[Panasonic] i the unit’s name i [Multi-Function 
Station]
LMulti-Function Station will appear.
* The pictured screenshot is for KX-MB781.
[Scan] (page 29)
LTo scan and display the scanned images.
LTo scan and create an image file.
LTo scan and send by e-mail.
LTo scan and convert an image into editable text data.
[PC FAX] (KX-MB781 only)
LTo send a...

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3 Printer Printer
3.1 Printing from Windows 
applications
You can print a file created in a Windows application. For 
example, to print from WordPad, proceed as follows.
1Open the document you want to print.
2Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
LThe [Print] dialog box will appear.
For details about the [Print] dialog box, click 
[?], then click the desired item.
Note:
LFor Microsoft PowerPoint
®, select [Color] or 
remove the check next to [Grayscale] in the 
print dialog so that...

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3.1.1 Using the manual input tray
You can print on plain paper and labels.
The manual input tray is used only for printing with the 
computer and can hold one page at a time. When 
printing multiple pages, add a next page after the first 
page has been fed into the unit.
LPlease refer to page 85 for information on recording 
paper.
1Adjust the width of the guides (1) to the size of the 
recording paper.
2Insert the paper, print-side down (2) until the unit 
grasps the paper and a single...

4. Scanner
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4 Sca nner Sca nner
4.1 Scanning from the unit (Push 
Scan)
You can easily scan the document by operating the 
operation panel on the unit. Select following scanning 
modes depending on the way to use the scanned image.
– Viewing using Multi-Function Viewer (Viewer)
– Saving as a file to your computer (File)
– Sending as an attached file to e-mail destination (E-
Mail)
– Using OCR software (OCR)
Note:
LYou can set the desired scan mode for push scan 
beforehand (feature #493 on page 56)....

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LThe e-mail software will automatically start and 
the scanned image will be attached to a new e-
mail message.
Note:
LTo stop scanning, see page 61.
LYou can save the images in JPEG or PDF formats.
To send the scanned image via e-mail server (KX-
MB781, LAN connection only)
You can send the scanned image as an attachment 
without using e-mail software. To select the e-mail 
destination easily, register e-mail addresses using the 
web browser beforehand (page 56).
Important:
LProgram the...

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4.2 Scanning from a computer 
(Pull Scan)
Note:
LWhen scanning a document, we recommend using 
the scanner glass rather than the auto document 
feeder for better results.
LDo not open the document cover when scanning a 
document with the auto document feeder.
4.2.1 Using Multi-Function scan 
application
By clicking an application icon, the selected application 
starts automatically after scanning.
1Set the original (page 17).
2Start Multi-Function Station. i [Scan]
3Click the desired...

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5 Copier Copy
5.1 Making a copy
Illegal copies
LIt is unlawful to make copies of certain 
documents.
Copying certain documents may be illegal in your 
country. Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may 
be imposed on those found guilty. The following are 
examples of items that may be illegal to copy in your 
country.
– Currency
– Bank notes and checks
– Bank and government bonds and securities
– Passports and identification cards
– Copyright material or trademarks without the 
consent of...