Panasonic Kx Mb271 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting the default operation 
mode timer
{#}{4}{6}{4}
(KX-MB781 only)To set the timer before returning to the default operation mode (feature #463).
{0} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “30s”: 30 seconds
{2} “1min” (default): 1 minute
{3} “2min”: 2 minutes
{4} “5min”: 5 minutes
Setting toner save feature
{#}{4}{8}{2}{0} “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ON”: The toner cartridge will last longer.
Note:
LThis feature may lower the print quality by reducing toner consumption.
Feature/CodeSelection
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9.3 Fax features (KX-MB781 only)
Feature/CodeSelection
Printing a confirmation report
{#}{4}{0}{1}{0} “OFF”: Confirmation reports will not be printed.
{1} “ON”: A confirmation report will be printed after every fax transmission.
{2} “ERROR” (default): A confirmation report will be printed only when fax 
transmission fails.
Setting the journal report to 
print automatically
{#}{4}{0}{2}{0} “OFF”: The unit will not print a journal report, but will keep a record of the 
last 30 fax transmissions and receptions.
{1} “ON” (default): The unit will print a journal report automatically after every 
30 new fax transmissions and receptions (page 35).
Sending documents 
overseas
{#}{4}{1}{1}If 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.
{0} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “NEXT FAX”: This setting is effective only for the next attempted fax 
transmission. After transmission, the unit will return to the previous setting.
{2} “ERROR” (default): When the previous fax transmission fails and you wish to 
re-send the document.
Note:
LThis feature is not available for broadcast transmission.
LCalling charges may be higher than usual.
Sending a fax at a specific 
time
{#}{4}{1}{2}This 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.
{0} “OFF” (default)
{1} “ON”
To send a document:
1.If the {FA X} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing {FA X}.
2.Set the original (page 17).
3.If necessary, change to the desired resolution (page 35) and the desired 
contrast (page 35).
4.{MENU} i {#}{4}{1}{2}
5.Press {1} to select “ON”. i {SET}
6.Enter the fax number.
LTo enter an item using one-touch dial feature and navigator directory, 
see step 3 on “6.3.1 Using the scanner glass”, page 37. (When using 
navigator directory, you do not have to press {DIRECTORY} before 
pressing {V} or {^}.)
7.{SET}
8.Enter the transmission start time.
LPress {*} repeatedly to select “AM” or “PM”.
9. When using the scanner glass, press {SET}. i {START}
When using the auto document feeder, press {SET}.
LThe document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory. The 
unit will then send the data at the specified time.
Note:
LTo cancel after programming, press {STOP} while the unit is idle, and then 
press {SET}.
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Setting the Error Correction 
Mode (ECM)
{#}{4}{1}{3}This feature is available when the sending / receiving fax machines are ECM 
compatible.
{0} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ON” (default): If there is an error during fax transmission / reception, the 
unit will support the communication.
Setting the connecting tone
{#}{4}{1}{6}If 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.
{0} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear connecting tones.
Note:
LIf 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.
LThe connecting tone volume cannot be adjusted.
Activating the Distinctive 
Ring feature
{#}{4}{3}{0}{0} “OFF” (default)
{1} “ON”
See page 47 for details.
Setting the ring pattern for fax 
(Distinctive Ring feature)
{#}{4}{3}{1}{1} “A”
{2} “B”
{3} “C”
{4} “D”
{5} “B-D” (default)
See page 47 for details.
Receiving other size 
documents
{#}{4}{3}{2}To receive a fax document that is longer than your recording paper.
{0} “OFF”: The unit will print the original size.
{1} “ON” (default): The unit will fit received documents onto your recording 
paper.
Changing the fax activation 
code
{#}{4}{3}{4}If you wish to use an extension telephone to receive faxes, activate this feature 
and program the activation code.
Important:
LThe fax activation code must be different from the code that you 
programmed on the answering machine.
{0} “OFF”
{1} “ON” (default)
1.{MENU} i {#}{4}{3}{4}
2.Press {1} to select “ON”. i {SET}
3.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits, using 0–9, {*} and {#}.
LThe default code is “;#9”.
LDo not enter “0000”.
4.{SET} i {MENU}
Setting the memory reception 
alert
{#}{4}{3}{7}To alert you with a beeping sound when a received fax document is stored into 
memory due to some existing problem.
{0} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear a beeping sound.
Note:
LThe slow beeps will continue until you solve the printing problem and make 
sure the unit is supplied with enough paper to print the stored document.
Setting friendly reception
{#}{4}{3}{8}To receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling 
tone (slow beep).
{0} “OFF”: You have to press {START} for fax reception.
{1} “ON” (default): You do not have to press {START} for fax reception.
Feature/CodeSelection
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Receiving a fax into the 
computer
{#}{4}{4}{2}If you wish to receive a fax into the computer, activate this feature and run [PC 
FA X] from Multi-Function Station.
{0} “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ALWAYS”: If the unit recognizes the connection to the computer, it will 
transfer a received document to the computer. If the unit cannot recognize the 
connection, it will store a received document in the memory once, then transfer 
the data after recognition of the connection.
{2} “CONNECTED”: If the unit recognizes the connection to the computer, it will 
transfer a received document to the computer. If the unit cannot recognize the 
connection, it will print out the data.
Setting the computer for PC 
fax reception
{#}{4}{4}{3}To select the computer that will be used for receiving a fax. See page 21 for 
details.
Resetting fax features to their 
default settings
{#}{4}{5}{9}{0} “NO” (default)
{1} “YES”
To reset the fax features:
1.{MENU} i {#}{4}{5}{9}
2.Press {1} to select “YES”. i {SET} i {SET} i {MENU}
Feature/CodeSelection
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9.4 Copy features
9.5 PC print features
Feature/CodeSelection
Changing the default copy 
resolution
{#}{4}{6}{1}To change the default resolution setting for copying.
{1} “TEXT/PHOTO”: For documents containing both text and photographs.
{2} “TEXT” (default): For documents containing only text.
{3} “PHOTO”: For documents containing photographs, shaded drawings, etc.
Holding the previous page 
layout setting
{#}{4}{6}{7}{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Holding the previous zoom 
(enlargement / reduction) 
setting
{#}{4}{6}{8}{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Holding the previous collate 
setting
{#}{4}{6}{9}{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Feature/CodeSelection
Changing the data timeout 
setting
{#}{7}{7}{4}The unit will automatically print the remaining data in memory when the 
computer does not send data to the unit during the set time.
1.{MENU} i {#}{7}{7}{4} i {SET}
2.Enter the desired data timeout setting from “005” seconds to “600” 
seconds, using the dial keypad.
LThe default setting is “030” seconds.
3.{SET} i {MENU}
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9.6 Scan features
Feature/CodeSelection
Setting the scan mode for 
Push Scan
{#}{4}{9}{3}{1} “VIEWER” (default): The scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-
Function Viewer] window.
{2} “FILE”: The scanned image will be saved as a file.
{3} “E-MAIL”: The scanned image will be saved for e-mail attachment.
{4} “OCR”: The scanned image will be displayed in the OCR window.
Holding the previous 
scanning parameter for Push 
Scan
{#}{4}{9}{4}{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: The unit will hold the previous scan settings for each mode of 
push scan; scan type, resolution, file format, brightness, contrast, scan size.
SMTP setting for scan to e-
mail (via e-mail server) (KX-
MB781, LAN connection only)This feature can be programmed only by the web browser (page 59).
Registering the scan to e-mail 
destinations (via e-mail 
server) (KX-MB781, LAN 
connection only)
LThis feature can be 
programmed only by the 
web browser.When you send scanned files via e-mail server, you can register e-mail 
destinations (up to 30 destinations) to the unit using the web browser in 
advance.
1.Start Multi-Function Station.
2.[Utilities] i [Configuration Web Page] i [Device Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 50). i [OK]
4.Select the [SCAN FEATURE] tab.
5.Click [Edit] next to [SCAN TO E-MAIL].
6.Click [Edit] next to the desired scan to e-mail user.
7.Enter name and e-mail address, and then select the station key number 
from the drop-down list if necessary. i [Submit]
8.Close the web browser.
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9.7 LAN features (KX-MB781 only)
Feature/CodeSelection
LAN setting with a DHCP 
server
{#}{5}{0}{0}{0} “DISABLED”: Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED” (default): The following will be allocated automatically using a 
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
– IP address
– Subnet mask
– Default gateway
Setting the IP address for the 
LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{1}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{1} i {SET}
2.Enter the IP address of the unit on the LAN using the dial keypad. i 
{SET} i {MENU}
Setting the Subnet mask for 
the LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{2}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{2} i {SET}
2.Enter the subnet mask of the network on the LAN using the dial keypad. i 
{SET} i {MENU}
Setting the default gateway 
for the LAN connection
{#}{5}{0}{3}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{3} i {SET}
2.Enter the default gateway of the network on the LAN using the dial keypad. 
i {SET} i {MENU}
Setting the primary DNS 
server for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{0}{4}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{4} i {SET}
2.Enter the primary DNS server of the network on the LAN using the dial 
keypad. i {SET} i {MENU}
Setting the secondary DNS 
server for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{0}{5}This feature is available when feature #500 is deactivated.
1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{5} i {SET}
2.Enter the secondary DNS server of the network on the LAN using the dial 
keypad. i {SET} i {MENU}
Setting the machine name
{#}{5}{0}{7}1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{7} i {SET}
2.Enter the name of the unit to recognize on the LAN, up to 15 characters (see 
page 60 for character entry). i {SET} i {MENU}
Note:
LIn order to recognize the unit on the LAN, the default name of the unit is 
assigned automatically. If you change the name, assign the unique name to 
avoid overlapping.
Displaying the MAC address 
of the unit
{#}{5}{0}{8}1.{MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{8} i {SET}
2.The MAC address of the unit will be displayed. i {MENU}
Approving users for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{2}{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: The unit will deny/approve access from the pre-programmed 
IP patterns. Whether to deny or approve, and up to 4 patterns can be 
programmed using the web browser (page 48).
Setting the IP address 
automatically for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{3}This feature is available when feature #500 is activated.
{0} “DISABLED” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “ENABLED”: IP address will be allocated automatically without using a 
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
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Setting HTTPD for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{4}{0} “DISABLED”: Denies access to the web browser.
{1} “ENABLED” (default): Allows access to the web browser.
Feature/CodeSelection
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9.8 Network features (KX-MB781, LAN connection only)
These features can be programmed only by using the web browser.
Note:
LSee the following sections for details on these related features:
– Change password (feature #155 on page 50)
– DHCP mode (feature #500 on page 57)
– IP address (feature #501 on page 57)
– Subnet mask (feature #502 on page 57)
– Default gateway (feature #503 on page 57)
– DNS server #1 (feature #504 on page 57)
– DNS server #2 (feature # 505 on page 57)
– Machine name (feature #507 on page 57)
– Approved users (feature #532 on page 57)
– Auto IP (feature #533 on page 57)
– HTTPD (feature #534 on page 58)
FeatureTa bSelection
Setting the location 
where you use this unit[LAN FEATURE]Enter the location information of the unit.
SMTP setting for scan to 
e-mail (via e-mail 
server)[E-MAIL FEATURE]Enter the SMTP server information to send scanned 
image from the unit via e-mail server.
Setting the error notify 
feature[ERROR NOTIFY][ENABLED]: The unit will send an e-mail to registered 
destinations when the printing problem occurs.
[DISABLED] (default): Deactivates this feature.
SMTP setting for error 
notify feature[ERROR NOTIFY]Enter the SMTP server information to send an error 
notify e-mail.
Registering 
destinations for error 
notify feature[ERROR NOTIFY]Enter the e-mail address to which error notify will be 
sent, and select the type of problems.
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10 Useful Information U se ful  In for m at i on
10.1 Character entry
The dial keypad is used to enter characters and 
numbers.
–Press {} to move the cursor.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
–Press {STOP} to erase the character or number 
highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold {STOP} to 
erase all characters or numbers.
– To enter another character located on the same dial 
key, press {>} to move the cursor to the next space, 
then press the appropriate dial key.
To select characters using {V} or {^}
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select 
characters using {V} or {^}.
1.Press {V} repeatedly to display the desired 
character. Characters will be displayed in the 
following order:
1 Uppercase letters
2 Number
3 Symbol
4 Lowercase letters
LIf you press {^}, the order will be reversed.
2.Press {>} 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 49)
KX-MB781 only:
– Storing, editing or erasing items in directories (page 
36)
– Storing or erasing items for broadcast transmission 
(page 38)
– Viewing items in the journal report (page 35)
– Storing the journal report as the computer file
– Viewing items in the Caller ID list (page 45)
– Storing caller information into directories (page 46)
– Storing the Caller ID list as the computer file
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Remote Control]
LThe [Multi-Function Remote Control] window 
will appear.
* The pictured screenshot is for KX-MB781.
2Select the desired tab (KX-MB781 only).
LThe latest data in the unit will be displayed.
3Perform the desired operation.
LFor details about each function, click [Help].
LTo stop the operation, click [Cancel].
4[OK]
LYou can also click [Apply] to continue the next 
operation without closing the window.
5Enter the password (feature #155 on page 50). i 
[OK]
LThe new data will be transferred to the unit and 
the window will close.
Note:
LSome of the features cannot be programmed from 
your computer.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
KeypadCharacters
{1}1. _–[ ] { } +
/=,`: ;?|
{2}ABCa b c 2
{3}DEF d e f 3
{4}GHI g h i 4
{5}JKLj k l 5
{6}MN O mn o 6
{7}PQRSp q r s 7
{8}TUVt u v 8
{9}WX Y Z w x y z 9
{0}0@( ) < >!  #
$%&¥@^’→
{#}To switch between uppercase 
or lowercase letters.
{FLASH}Hyphen
{ZOOM}/
{QUICK SCAN}To insert a space.
{STOP}To delete a character.
MBXXX
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