Panasonic Kx Mc6040 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 through the web browser interface.
1.Start Multi-Function Station.
2.[Utilities] i [Configuration Web Page] i [Network Configuration]
3.Type “root” as the user name, then enter the password (feature #155 on 
page 57). i [OK]
4.Select the [LAN Feature] tab.
5.Click [Edit] next to [Approved Users].
6.Click [Edit] next to [Filter].
7.Change the mode and edit IP filtering information. i [Submit]
8.Close the web browser.
Setting the IP address 
automatically for the LAN 
connection
{#}{5}{3}{3}This feature will be displayed only 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.
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.
IPv6 protocol
{#}{5}{3}{5}{0} “Disabled” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1} “Enabled”: IPv6 protocol can be used. After installing the printer driver, be 
sure to change the port to IPv6 protocol. You can check the IPv6 protocol 
address by printing the “Setup List” (page 104).
Note:
LTo activate this feature, you need to turn the power switch of the unit OFF, 
then ON.
Setting the paper input tray to 
use for the scan to e-mail 
print feature
{#}{5}{6}{5}This feature will be displayed only when the optional input tray is installed.
{1} “#1” (default): Standard input tray
{2} “#2”: Optional input tray
{3} “#1+#2”
Note:
LIf you select “#1+#2”, make sure the same paper size is selected for the 
following:
– Standard input tray (feature #380 on page 58)
– Optional input tray (feature #382 on page 58)
If either is changed, “#1” will be selected automatically.
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9.8 Network features (LAN connection only)
These features can be programmed only through the web browser interface.
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Setting the LAN 
features[LAN Feature]Enter the LAN feature settings. See page 70 for details.
Setting the community 
name for SNMP[SNMP]Enter the SNMP community name. Consult your 
service provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the location 
where you use this unit[SNMP]Enter the location information of the unit.
Displaying the link local 
address[IPv6]The link local address will be displayed.
Displaying the IP 
address for auto 
configuration[IPv6]The IP address for auto configuration will be displayed.
Setting the IP address 
for IPv6[IPv6]Enter the IP address for IPv6. Consult your service 
provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the default 
router for IPv6[IPv6]Enter the default router address for IPv6. Consult your 
service provider or network administrator for details.
Setting the FTP server 
information[FTP Feature]Enter the FTP server information to carry out the 
following functions:
– Sending scanned images to a folder on an FTP 
server (page 34).
– Saving the fax document in a folder on an FTP 
server (page 49).
Setting the e-mail server 
information[E-Mail Feature]Enter the e-mail server and SMTP server information to 
carry out the following functions:
– Sending scanned images from the unit via an e-mail 
(page 34).
– Saving the fax document as an e-mail attachment 
(page 49).
Registering the e-mail 
destinations (via an e-
mail server)[E-Mail Feature]Register e-mail destinations (up to 300 destinations) for 
the unit. See page 63, 68 for details.
Setting the error notify 
feature[Error Notify][Enabled]: The unit will send an e-mail to registered 
destinations when a problem occurs.
[Disabled] (default): Deactivates this feature.
Setting the information 
for the error notify 
feature[Error Notify]Enter the e-mail server and SMTP server information to 
send error notification e-mails to.
Registering 
destinations for the 
error notify feature[Error Notify]Enter the e-mail address to which error notifications will 
be sent and select the types of problems.
[Life Warning]: A warning indicating that the toner 
cartridge, drum cartridge or waste toner cartridge 
needs to be replaced soon.
[Media Path Error]: An error indicating that there is a 
problem with the paper input tray.
[Life Error]: An error indicating that the toner cartridge, 
drum cartridge or waste toner cartridge needs to be 
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Setting the scan to e-
mail print feature[Scan to E-Mail Print][Enabled]: The unit will automatically print e-mail 
attachments that it receives.
[Disabled] (default): Deactivates this feature.
See page 31 for details.
Setting the e-mail 
checking interval for the 
scan to e-mail print 
feature[Scan to E-Mail Print]Enter the desired e-mail checking interval.
Setting the header print 
option for the scan to e-
mail print feature[Scan to E-Mail Print][Enabled] (default): The unit will print the header 
information along with the received e-mail attachments.
[Disabled]: Deactivates this feature.
Setting the information 
for the scan to e-mail 
print feature[Scan to E-Mail Print]When you use the scan to e-mail print feature, you need 
to program the POP server settings beforehand. See 
page 31 for details.
Displaying the scan to 
e-mail print information[Scan to E-Mail Print]The information for the 30 most recently received e-
mails will be displayed.
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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 {Back} to erase the character or number 
highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold {Back} 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 Numbers
3 Symbols
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 57)
– Storing, editing or erasing items in directories (page 
43)
– Storing or erasing items for broadcast transmission 
(page 45)
– Viewing items in the journal report (page 43)
– Saving the journal report to your computer
– Viewing items in the Caller ID list (page 53)
– Storing caller information into directories (page 54)
– Saving the Caller ID list on your computer
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Remote Control]
LThe [Multi-Function Remote Control] window 
will appear.
2Select the desired tab.
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 57). 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.
LWhen 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.
KeypadCharacters
{1}1. _–[ ] { } +
/=,`: ;?|
{2}ABCa b c 2
{3}DE F d e f 3
{4}GH I 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 
and lowercase letters.
{Flash}Hyphen
{Caller ID}To insert a space.
{Back}To delete a character. 
						

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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.
1Start Multi-Function Station.
2[Utilities] i [Device Monitor]
LThe [Device Monitor] window will appear.
3Confirm the status of the unit.
[Status]: Current status of the unit
Note:
LAdditional information (toner and recording paper 
status, unit information, etc.) will be displayed in 
[Status] tab by clicking [Advanced Information].
LYou can update the status of the unit by clicking 
[Refresh].
LIf a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor will start 
automatically and display the error information.
LFor details, see the help file by selecting [p] from 
Multi-Function Station.
10.2.3 Using the web browser (LAN 
connection only)
You can confirm the setting information and status of the 
unit from the web browser.
1Start Multi-Function Station. i [Utilities] i 
[Configuration Web Page]
LYou can also access the unit by entering its IP 
address in a web browser.
2Select a category from the menu bar.
[Status]: Toner and paper information, etc.
[Device]: Current status of the unit, etc.
[Advance]: Feature settings information, etc.
[Network]: Network information, etc.
LWhen you select [Device], [Advance] or 
[Network], you can change which features are 
displayed by clicking the feature tabs at the top of 
the right frame.
3Confirm the status of the unit.
Note:
LYou can update the status of the unit by clicking 
[Reload].
10.3 Canceling the operations
You can cancel the current operation from the unit. You 
can also select the desired operation to cancel.
1{Stop}
LThe current operations will be displayed.
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the operation 
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10.4 Changing the color 
calibration
If color printing is too dark or too light, change the color 
calibration.
1Select the desired color to change the calibration.
LTo change the color density for cyan, magenta, 
yellow and black, press {Menu}. i 
{#}{4}{8}{5}
LTo change the color calibration for cyan, press 
{Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{6}
LTo change the color calibration for magenta, 
press {Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{7}
LTo change the color calibration for yellow, press 
{Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{8}
LTo change the color calibration for black, press 
{Menu}. i {#}{4}{8}{9}
2Select the desired color calibration.
{0} “-5”
{1} “-4”
{2} “-3”
{3} “-2”
{4} “-1”
{5} “0” (default)
{6} “1”
{7} “2”
{8} “3”
{9} “4”
{*} “5”
3{Set}
4Press {Menu} to exit.
Printing a color test
You can print the color test to check the color density for 
each color (page 104).
Option
10.5 Optional handset unit
You can add an optional handset unit. See page 7 for 
accessory information.
Important:
LBefore installing or removing the optional 
handset unit, be sure to turn the power switch 
OFF. For more details about the installation, 
please refer to the installation guide for the 
optional handset unit.
1Connect the handset cord (1) to the handset cradle.
2Connect the handset connector (2).
LRemove the cover (3) from the handset unit 
connection jack if attached.
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3Lift the handset cradle in the direction indicated by 
the arrow (4) to insert the tab (5), then insert the 
rib (6) by pushing the handset unit toward the unit.
4Pull out the handset cord holder (7) and pass the 
handset cord (8) through the handset cord holder.
5Place the handset (9) on the handset cradle, then 
connect the handset cord (j) to the handset.
Note:
LWhile talking to the other party, you can send a fax 
using the scanner glass as follows.
1Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “Fax”.
2Press {} repeatedly to select “Send”. 
i {Black}
(To receive a fax, select “Receive”, and then 
press {Black}.)
To remove the handset unit
1.Disconnect the handset cord (1) from the handset, 
then remove the handset (2) from the handset 
cradle.
2.Remove the handset cord from the handset cord 
holder (3), then close the handset cord holder.
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3.Pull the handset unit slightly forward (4), then lift it in 
the direction of the arrow (5) to remove the rib.
4.Remove the tab (6), then disconnect the handset 
connector (7).
10.6 Optional automatic duplex 
unit
You can add an optional automatic duplex unit. See page 
7 for accessory information.
A4, letter or legal-size recording paper (plain and thin) 
can be used.
Important:
LBefore starting installation of the optional 
automatic duplex unit, be sure to turn the power 
switch OFF. For more details about the 
installation, please refer to the installation guide 
for the optional automatic duplex unit.
LTo use the optional automatic duplex unit with 
your computer, you need to change the printer 
properties. See page 80 for details.
10.7 Optional input tray
You can add an optional input tray. See page 7 for 
accessory information.
A4, letter or legal-size recording paper (plain and thin) 
can be used.
The optional input tray can hold:
– Up to 520 sheets of 75 g/m
2 (20 lb) paper.
– Up to 470 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper.
– Up to 410 sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper.
– Up to 360 sheets of 105 g/m2 (28 lb) paper.
LThe unit is set for printing letter-size plain paper 
by default.
–To use A4 or legal-size paper, change the 
recording paper size setting (feature #382 on 
page 58).
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–To use thin paper, change the recording paper 
type setting (feature #383 on page 58).
Important:
LBefore starting installation of the optional input 
tray, be sure to turn the power switch OFF. For 
more details about the installation, please refer 
to the installation guide for the optional input 
tray.
LAfter installation, you can select the optional 
input tray to be used for the following:
– Paper input tray setting for faxing (feature 
#440 on page 62).
– Paper input tray setting for copying (feature 
#460 on page 64).
– Paper input tray in PCL (feature #760 on page 
65).
– Paper input tray setting for the scan to e-mail 
print feature (feature #565 on page 71).
LTo use the optional input tray with your 
computer, you need to change the printer 
properties. See page 80 for details.
Caution for the optional input tray
LDo not drop the optional input tray.
LHold the optional input tray with both hands 
when removing or installing. The optional input 
tray weighs approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lb) when 
the recording paper is fully installed.Do not touch the plate (1) on the left side of the 
optional input tray.
LDo not position the unit in a location where it is 
unstable or subject to vibrations. The unit weighs 
approximately 40 kg (88 lb) when the optional input 
tray is installed and the recording paper is fully 
installed.
Approx. 4.8 kg (10.6 lb)
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10.8 Setting the optional input 
tray/optional automatic duplex 
unit
To use the optional input tray/optional automatic duplex 
unit with your computer, proceed as follows.
LThis setting is necessary for both the color and 
monochrome printer drivers.
1[Start]
2Open the printer window.
For Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000:
[Settings] i [Printers]
For Windows XP Professional:
[Printers and Faxes]
For Windows XP Home:
[Control Panel] i [Printers and Other 
Hardware] i [Printers and Faxes]
For Windows Vista:
[Control Panel] i [Printers]
3Select the unit’s name.
4For Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 
2000/Windows XP:
Select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
LThe printer properties window will appear.
For Windows Vista:
Select [Properties] from the [Organize] menu.
LThe printer properties window will appear.
5Click [Auto Configuration] on the [Device] tab. 
i [OK]
LThe optional input tray and/or optional automatic 
duplex unit will be automatically detected.
–For [Number of Input Tray], [2] will be 
selected.
–For [Automatic Duplex Unit], [Installed] 
will be selected.
If the setting is not changed automatically, 
change it manually.
6[OK]