Panasonic Multi-Function Printer Dp Mb350 Operating Instructions

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Vol um e
2.6 Adjusting the volume
Important:L Before adjusting the volume, set the operation 
mode to fax mode. If the  {Fax } light is OFF, turn it 
ON by pressing  {Fax }.
Ringer volume
1. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Ringer 
Volume ”.
2. Press  {< } or  {> }.
To turn the ringer OFF
1. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Ringer 
Volume ”.
2. Press  {< } repeatedly to display  “Ringer Off” in 
the status bar. L The unit will not ring.
L To turn the ringer back ON, press  {> }.
Monitor volume
1. While using the monitor,  press {V} or {^}  
repeatedly to select  “Monitor Volume”.
2. Press  {< } or  {> }.
Initial Programming
2.7 Date and time
We recommend you to set the date and time. The other 
party will receive your unit’s date and time as the header 
information.
1{Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{ 0}{ 1} i  { Set }
2Enter the current month/date/year/hour/minute.
Example: August 10, 2009 10:15 PM (12 hour 
clock format)
1. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Date”. 
i  {< }/{ > }
2. Press  {0 }{ 8} { 1 }{ 0} { 2 }{ 0}{ 0}{ 9}.
M:08/D:10/Y:2009
3. {Set }
4. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Time”. 
i  {< }/{ > }
5. Press  {1 }{ 0} { 1 }{ 5}, then press  {V} or {^}  
repeatedly to select  “PM”.
10:15PM
6. {Set }
3Press  {Menu } to exit.
Note: L Your unit’s date and time will be used as the header 
information for the following:
– When sending as an attached file to an email 
destination directly from this unit (Scan to email 
address) (page 32).
– When sending faxes (page 42).
L If the date and time is not set correctly, the other 
party will receive an incorrect date and time as their 
header. This may confuse the other party.
To correct a mistake
Press  {< } or  {> } to move the cursor to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction.
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service
The date and time will be automatically set according to 
the received caller information. L If the time has not previously been set, Caller ID will 
not adjust the clock.
{Fax}{V}{^}{}
{Set}{V}{^}{}
{Menu} 
						

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You can turn this feature OFF (feature #226 on page 
59).
2.8 Your logo
You can program your logo (name, company name, etc.) 
so that it appears on the top of each page sent.
1{Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{ 0}{ 2} i  { Set }
2Enter your logo, up to 30 characters (see page 77 for 
character entry).  i { Set }
3Press  {Menu } to exit.
To correct a mistake
Press  {< } or  {> } to move the cursor to the incorrect 
character, and make the correction. L To erase all characters, press and hold  {Back }.
{Set}{}
{Menu}
{Back} 
						

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2.9 Your fax number
You can program your fax number so that it appears on 
the top of each page sent.
1{Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{0 }{3} i  {Set }
2Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits.
L To enter a “ +”, press  {*}.
L To enter a space, press  {#}.
L To enter a hyphen, press  {Flash }.
L To erase a number, press  {Back} .
3{Set }
4Press  {Menu } to exit.
To correct a mistake
Press  {< } or  {> } to move the cursor  to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction. L To erase all numbers, press and hold  {Back} .
2.10 Configuring the unit to 
access the LAN
You can print documents, scan documents, receive 
faxes or send faxes using a computer connected to the 
LAN. To enable these features, you need to set the IP 
address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the unit.
Important:
L Consult your network administrator when setting 
the IP address, subnet  mask, and default 
gateway.
2.10.1 Setting up automatically with a 
DHCP server
Your situation:
– When only one unit is connected to the LAN.
If your network administrator manages the network with 
a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, it 
will automatically assign an IP (Internet Protocol) 
address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the unit.
1After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and the 
computer, turn the power switch ON. L The IP address, subnet mask, and default 
gateway will be set automatically.
2Install Multi-Function Stat ion on the computer that 
you want to use it with. See page 24 for details.
Note: L You can connect two or more units and assign IP 
addresses automatically with a DHCP server, but we 
recommend assigning static  IP addresses manually 
for each unit to avoid network access and 
configuration troubles.
2.10.2 Setting up manually
Your situation:
– When your network administrator does not manage  the network with a DHCP server.
– When two or more units are connected to the LAN.
You need to assign an IP address, subnet mask, and 
default gateway manually.
1{ Menu }
2Press  {#}{5}{ 0}{0 } to display  “DHCP ”.
3Press  {0 } to select  “Disabled ”. i  {Set }
4Set each item.
For the IP address:
1. Press  {5 }{ 0}{ 1} to display “IP Address ”.
2. {Set } i Enter the IP address of the unit.  i 
{ Set }
For the subnet mask:
1. Press  {5 }{ 0}{ 2} to display “Subnet Mask ”.
2. {Set } i Enter the subnet mask of the network. 
i  {Set }
{Set}{}
{Menu}{Flash}
{Back} 
						

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For the default gateway:
1.
Press  {5 }{ 0}{ 3} to display  “Default 
Gateway ”.
2. {Set } i  Enter the default gateway of the 
network.  i { Set }
5Press  {Menu } to exit.
6Install Multi-Function Stat ion on the computer that 
you want to use it with. See page 24 for details.
To correct a mistake in th e IP address, subnet mask, 
or default gateway
Press  {< } or  {> } to move the cursor  to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction.
2.10.3 Setting the computer for PC fax 
reception
You need to select the computer that will be used for 
receiving faxes.
Important: L Make sure the PC fax setting is set to “ Always” 
or “ Connected ” beforehand (feature #442 on 
page 65).
L Make sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF 
beforehand (feature #448 on page 52).
1{Menu } i  {#}{ 4}{4 }{3} i  {Set }
2Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select the desired 
computer.  i {Set }
3Press  {Menu } to exit.
Note: L If the unit is not connected  to the LAN, the computer 
connected to the unit by USB is assigned as the 
default computer for PC fax reception.
L To select the desired computer easily, change the PC 
name beforehand (page 27).
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, thin and thick paper, 
transparencies 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 and WIA 
scanning (Windows XP/Windows Vista®, USB 
connection only)
– Storing, editing or erasing items in directories using 
your computer
– Programming the features using your computer
– Sending, receiving fax documents using your 
computer
To use Multi-Function Station on your computer, the 
following are required:
Operating System:
Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 
XP/Windows Vista
CPU:
Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: Pentium
®  y 
or higher processor
Windows XP: Pentium  z or higher processor
Windows Vista: Pentium 4 or higher processor
RAM:
Windows 98/Windows Me: 64 MB (128 MB or more 
recommended)
Windows 2000/Windows XP: 128 MB (256 MB or more 
recommended)
Windows Vista: 512 MB (1,024 MB or more 
recommended)
Other Hardware:
CD-ROM drive
Hard disk drive with at least 150 MB of available space
USB interface
LAN interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Other:
Internet Explorer
® 5.0 or later
Warning: L To assure continued emission limit compliance;
– use only shielded USB cable (Example: Hi-
Speed USB 2.0 certified cable).
– use only shielded LAN cable (category 5 straight 
cable).
L To protect the unit, use only shielded USB cable in 
areas where thunderstorms occur.
Note: L A USB cable is not supplied. Please purchase a 
shielded Type-A male/Type-B male USB cable. 
						

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2.11.2 Installing Multi-Function Station on 
a computer
LInstall Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM) before 
connecting the unit to  a computer with the USB 
cable. If the unit is conn ected to a computer with 
the USB cable before installing Multi-Function 
Station, the  [Found New Hardware Wizard ] 
dialog box will appear. Click  [Cancel ] to close it.
L The screenshots shown in  these instructions are 
for Windows XP and are  included for reference 
only.
L The screenshots shown in these instructions 
may differ slightly from  those of the actual 
product.
L Software features and appearance are subject to 
change without notice.
L If you are also using KX-MB271/KX-MB781/KX-
FLB881, see page 93.
1Start Windows and exit all other applications.
L For Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 
Vista users, you must be logged in as an 
administrator in order to install Multi-Function 
Station.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM 
drive.
L If the  [Select Language ] dialog box appears, 
select the language that y ou want to use with this 
software. Click  [OK ].
L If the installation does not start automatically:
Click  [Start ]. Choose  [Run... ]. Type “D:\Install ” 
(where “ D” is the drive letter of your CD-ROM 
drive). Click  [OK ].
(If you are not sure what t he drive letter is for your 
CD-ROM drive, use Windows Explorer and look 
for the CD-ROM drive.)
3[ Easy Installation ]
L The installation will start automatically.
4When the setup program starts, follow the on-screen 
instructions.
L Readiris OCR software (page 32) and Device 
Monitor (page 78) will also be installed.
5The  [Connect Type ] dialog box appears.
For USB connection:
1. [Connect directly with a USB cable. ] i  [Next ]
L The  [Connect Device ] dialog box will appear. 2.
Connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable 
(1), then click  [Next ].
L If the unit is connected to your computer, the 
model name will be automatically detected.
L You can change the name of the unit if necessary.
3. Click  [Install ], then follow the on-screen 
instructions. L The files will be copied to your computer.
For LAN connection:
1. [Connect via the Network. ] i  [Next ]
L The  [Select a Network Device ] dialog box will 
appear.
2. Check  [Select in the searched list ] and select the 
unit from the list. L If the name of the desired unit is not displayed on 
the list, and the IP address for the unit has been 
assigned, check  [Direct input ] and enter the IP 
address.
3. [Next ]
L You can change the name of the unit if necessary.
4. Click  [Install ], then follow the on-screen 
instructions. L The files will be copied to your computer.
To view or install the operating instructions data
1. Start Windows and insert the supplied CD-ROM into 
your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click  [Operating Instructions ], then follow the on-
screen instructions to view or install the operating 
instructions in PDF format.
Important notice
If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, a 
message may appear after connecting the unit with 
the USB cable. This is normal and the software will 
not cause any difficulties with your operating system. 
You can continue the installation with no problem. 
This kind of message is displayed:
L For Windows XP users
“The software you are installing for this hardware 
has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its 
compatibility with Windows XP.”
L For Windows Vista users
“Would you like to install this device software?”
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Adobe
® Reader® is required to view the 
operating instructions.
Note: L If the screen prompts you to insert the CD-ROM for 
the operating system when  installing Multi-Function 
Station, insert it into your CD-ROM drive.
L If you install the operating  instructions, you can view 
it anytime by clicking  [o] on the Multi-Function 
Station launcher.
To use another unit with the computer
You need to add the printer driver for each unit, as 
follows.
1. Start Windows and insert the supplied CD-ROM into 
your CD-ROM drive.
2. [Modify ] i  [Add Multi-Function Station 
Driver] . Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: L You cannot connect more than one unit to the same 
computer at the same time (USB connection only).
To modify the software (To add or uninstall each 
component)
You can select the components to install or uninstall 
anytime after the installation.
For Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista 
users, you must be logged in as an administrator in order 
to modify Multi-Function Station.
1. Start Windows and insert the supplied CD-ROM into 
your CD-ROM drive.
2. [Modify ] i  [Modify Utilities ]. Then follow the on-
screen instructions.
To uninstall the software
For Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista 
users, you must be logged in as an administrator in order 
to uninstall Multi-Function Station.
[ Start ] i  [ All Programs ] or  [Programs ] i 
[ Panasonic ] i the unit’s name  i [Uninstall ]. Then 
follow the on-screen instructions.
2.12 Starting Multi-Function 
Station
[ Start ] i  [All Programs ] or  [Programs ] i 
[ Panasonic ] i the unit’s name  i [Multi-Function 
Station ]
L Multi-Function Station will appear.
[ Scan ] (page 34)
L To scan and display the scanned images.
L To scan and create an image file.
L To scan and send by email.
L To scan and convert an image into editable text data.
[ PC FAX ]
L To send a document created on the computer as a 
fax message (page 47).
L To display a fax document received on the computer 
(page 52).
[ Remote Control ] (page 77)
L To program the features.
L To store, edit or erase items in directories.
L To view items in the journal report or Caller ID list.
L To store caller information into directories.
L To store or erase items for broadcast transmission.
[ Utilities ]
L To start the Quick Image Navigator (Windows 
2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista)/the Multi-
Function Viewer (Windows 98/Windows Me) (page 
34).
L To start the Device Monitor (page 78).
L To start the OCR application (page 32).
L To start the configuration web page (page 57, 78) 
(LAN connection only).
[ Settings ] (page 27)
L To change the general settings.
L To change the settings for scanning.
L To change the folder for saving the received fax 
documents (page 49).
[o] L For detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station.
L To view operating instructions. 
						

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[p]
L To display usage tips.
[n] L To display information about Multi-Function Station.
Note: L You can confirm if the unit is connected to your 
computer by using Device Monitor (page 78).
L Computer features (printing, scanning, etc.) may not 
function properly in the following situations:
– When the unit is connected to a computer that 
was custom-built by the user.
– When the unit is connected to the computer via a 
PCI card or other expansion card.
– When the unit is connected to another piece of  hardware (such as a USB hub or interface 
adapter) and not connected directly to the 
computer.
To change the settings
You can change the settings  for Multi-Function Station 
beforehand.
1. Select  [Settings ] from Multi-Function Station.
2. Click the desired tab and change the settings.  i 
[ OK ]
[ General ]
– [Launcher display setting ]: To select the display 
type of the launcher.
– [OCR Path ]: To select the OCR software.
– [PC name list up on device ] (LAN connection 
only): To select whether or  not your computer name 
is displayed on the unit.
– [PC name ] (LAN connection only): The computer 
name that will be displayed on the unit.
[ Scan ]
– [Save to ]: To select the folder where the scanned 
image or the received fax document will be saved.
– [Viewer][ File][Email ][OCR ][Custom ]: To 
change scanning settings for Multi-Function scan 
application.
Note: L Assign a unique name for the  [PC name ] to avoid 
errors, or the scanned image may be sent to an 
incorrect computer.
To select the default Email software
The default Email software is used when using 
“4.1.3 Scan to Email”, page 32.
You can select the default Email software as follows.
For Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000:
1. [Start ] i  [Settings ] i  [ Control Panel ] i 
[ Internet Options ] i  [ Programs ] i  [ E-mail ]
2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software 
such as  [Outlook Express ], etc.  i [OK ] For Windows XP:
1.
[Start ] i  [ Control Panel ] i  [Internet 
Options ] i  [Programs ] i  [E-mail ]
2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software 
such as  [Outlook Express ], etc.  i [OK ]
For Windows Vista:
1. [Start ] i  [ Control Panel ] i  [Internet 
Options ] i  [ Programs ] i  [Set programs ] i 
[ Set program access and computer defaults ]
L If the  [User Account Control ] dialog box 
appears, click  [Continue ].
2. [Custom ]
3. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software 
such as  [Windows Mail ], etc. from  [Choose a 
default e-mail program ].  i  [OK ] 
						

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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.
L The  [Print]  dialog box will appear.
For details about the  [Print ] dialog box, click 
[ ? ], then click the desired item.
Note: L For Microsoft PowerPoint
®, select  [Color ] or 
remove the check next to  [Grayscale ] in the 
print dialog so that colored or gray objects will be 
printed in grayscale properly.
3Select the unit’s name as the active printer.
L If you have changed the name of the unit when 
installing, select that  name from the list.
L To change the printer settings, proceed as 
follows.
For Windows 98/Windows Me:
Click  [Properties ], then click the desired tab. 
Change the printer settings, then click  [OK ].
For Windows 2000:
Click the desired tab and change the printer 
settings.
For Windows XP/Windows Vista:
Click  [Preferences] , then click the desired tab. 
Change the printer settings, then click  [OK ].
4Click  [Print ] or  [OK ].
L The unit will start printing.
Note: L To stop printing from the unit, see page 78.
L To load paper, see page 14.
L For details about the paper  specifications, see page 
104.
L If a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor (page 
78) will start automatically and display the error 
information.
Setting the prin ter properties
You can change the printer setting in step 3. We 
recommend that you test paper  (especially special sizes 
and types of paper) on the unit before purchasing large 
quantities.
You can change or display the settings on the following 
tabs.
[ Basic ]: Paper size, media type, duplex, etc.
[ Output ]: Number of prints, collate, etc.
[ Quality ]: Quality, contrast, toner save feature, etc.
[ Effects ]: Watermark, overlay.
[ Profile ]: Saving the desired settings, selecting the 
saved settings, etc.
[ Support ]: Version information.
Note: L Select the desired media type on the  [Basic ] tab 
according to the recording paper.
L When printing from a computer, the printer 
properties setting overrides the following unit’s 
programming features:
– Media type setting (feature #383 on page 60)
– Toner save setting (feature #482 on page 61)
3.1.1 Duplex printing
For example, to print from WordPad, proceed as follows:
L Plain paper and thin paper can be used.
1Open the document you want to print.
2Select  [Print... ] from the  [File ] menu.
3Select the unit’s name  as the active printer.
L For Windows 2000 users, go to step 5.
4For Windows 98/ Windows Me:
[ Properties ]
For Windows XP/Windows Vista:
[ Preferences]
5Click the [ Basic] tab.
6Select the desired duplex layout.  i [OK ]
L Select  [None ] to deactivate this feature.
L You can also change the duplex margin.
Recording paper typeMedia type
Plain paper
75 g/m
2 to 90 g/m2
(20 lb to 24 lb) [
Plain Paper ]
Thin paper
64 g/m
2 to 75 g/m2
(17 lb to 20 lb) [
Thin Paper ]
Thick paper
90 g/m
2 to 165 g/m2
(24 lb to 44 lb) [
Thick Paper ]
Transparency [Transparency ]
Label [Label ] 
						

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7Click [Print ] or  [OK ].
3.1.2 Printing on special media
You can print not only on plain paper but also on special 
media (transparencies / labels).
L Please refer to page 104 for information on recording 
paper.
L To load paper, see page 14.
To print on transparencies
Use transparencies designed for laser printing.
We recommend the following:
3M
® CG3300/CG5000
L Do not stack more than 25 transparencies at a 
time.
L After printing, place transparencies on a flat 
surface to cool and to pr event them from curling.
L Do not re-use transparencies that have already been 
fed through the unit. This includes transparencies 
that have been fed through and ejected without being 
printed on.
L Some types of transparenc ies have instructions 
recommending which side  to print on. If the print 
quality is poor, try printing on the other side of a new 
transparency.
To print on labels
Use labels designed for laser printing. We recommend 
the following:
Aver y
®
5160/5161/5162/5163/5164/5165/5167/5168
XEROX
®
LWH100/LWH110/LWH120/LWH130/LWH140 L Make sure the print side is FACE UP when 
loading the labels.
L Do not stack more than 25 labels at a time.
L Do not use the following types of labels:
– Labels that are wrinkled, damaged or separated 
from the backing sheet.
– Any sheet of labels that has spaces in it where 
some of the labels have been removed.
– Labels that do not completely cover the backing  sheet as follows:
3.2 Printing a received email 
attachment automatically (LAN 
connection only)
If you configure the POP server settings beforehand, the 
unit will automatically print file s attached to an email that 
are sent from a compatible unit via the Internet  (scan to 
email print) . This is useful if you want to print only 
attached files, without checking your emails.
Important: L The unit does not print email messages.
L The unit will only print attached files sent from a 
compatible unit, which can send emails directly 
(without using a computer).
L The attachment file forma ts that can be printed 
are as follows:
–TIFF
–JPEG
– PDF (Image type only. Such as files scanned  from the unit, file s scanned from the 
computer using Quick Image Navigator/Multi-
Function Viewer, or received fax documents 
saved as an email attachment.)
L Received emails and the  attached files will be 
deleted automa tically after printing.
A  Send from a compatible multi-function unit (Example: 
“4.1.5 Scan to email address (LAN connection only)”, 
page 32)
B  Email is sent via the Internet (email server)
C  Receiving unit prints attached files
1Start Multi-Function Station.
2[Utilities ] i  [Configuration Web Page ] i  
[ Network Configuration ]
3Ty p e  “root” as the user name, then enter the 
password (feature #155 on page 58).  i [OK ]
4Click the [ Scan to Email Print ] tab.
5Set each item.
To activate this feature:
Select  [Enabled ] next to  [Scan to Email Print ]. 
i  [ Submit ]
To set the email server information:
1. Click  [Edit ] next to [ Email Server ].
2. Enter the email server and POP server 
information.  i [Submit ]
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6Close the web browser.
Note: L This feature can be programmed only through the 
web browser interface (page 57).
L To view the recent scan to email print information, 
click  [List ] next to [ Email Print Log ] (page 76).
L If the attached file is too large or is in an unsupported 
format, it will not be printed properly.
L You can change the email checking interval (page 
76) or header print setting (page 76).
L Consult your service provider or network 
administrator for details.