Panasonic Multi-Function Printer Dp Mb350 Operating Instructions

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6.10 Junk fax prohibitor 
(preventing fax reception from 
undesired callers)
If you subscribe to Caller ID service (page 54), this 
feature prevents fax receptio n from calls that do not 
show caller information.
Additionally, the unit will not accept faxes originating 
from numbers that match the ones on a programmable 
junk fax prohibitor list.
L Make sure that the  {Fax } light is ON.
Important: L This feature does not work if you receive faxes 
manually.
6.10.1 Activating the junk fax prohibitor
1
{Advance }
2Press {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk Fax 
Prohibitor ”. i  {Set }
3Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select 
“Prohibitor ”.
4Press {< } or  {> } repeatedly to select  “On”. i 
{ Set }
5Press  {Advance } to exit.
6.10.2 Storing undesired callers
You can register up to 20 undesired numbers from the 
Caller ID list (page 54) if you do not wish to receive faxes 
from them.
1{Advance }
2Press {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk Fax 
Prohibitor ”. i  {Set }
3Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk List 
Set” . i  { Set }
4Press  {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the party you 
do not want to receive faxes from.  i { Set }
L If you have programmed the wrong item, press 
{Set } again to remove “ ,” and cancel the item.
5{Back } i  {Advance }
To display the junk fax prohibitor list
1.{Advance }
2. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk Fax 
Prohibitor ”. i  {Set }
3. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk List 
Display ”. i { Set }
4. Press  {V} or {^}  to display the items on the list.
5. Press  {Advance } to exit.
To print the junk fax prohibitor list
1. {Advance } 2.
Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk Fax 
Prohibitor ”. i  {Set }
3. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk List 
Print ”. i { Set }
4. Press  {Advance } to exit.
To erase an item from the junk fax prohibitor list
1. {Advance }
2. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk Fax 
Prohibitor ”. i  {Set }
3. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Junk List 
Display ”. i  {Set }
4. Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select the desired 
item.  i {#}
L To cancel erasing, press  {Stop }, then press 
{ Advance }.
5. {Set } i  { Advance } 
						

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6.11 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:L Make sure the PC fax setting is set to “ Always” 
or “ Connected ” beforehand (feature #442 on 
page 65).
L Make sure the computer setting for the PC fax 
reception is set beforehand (feature #443 on 
page 24).
L Make sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF 
beforehand (feature #448 on page 52).
1Press  {Fax Auto Answer } repeatedly to turn the 
auto answer setting ON (page 47).
2Start Multi-Function Station.  i [ PC FAX ]
3When a fax call is received, your computer will 
receive a document through the unit.
Note: L You can view, print or transfer the received document 
using your computer.
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.
L 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.  i [Receive a Fax ]
L If the PC fax setting (feature #442 on page 65) is 
activated, the received fax document will be 
automatically transferred to the computer.
6.12 Web fax preview (LAN 
connection only)
You can display a received fax document in your web 
browser, and print or save the necessary document after 
you confirm the image.
Important:
L Web fax preview will not be activated when using 
the unit for the first time. To activate this feature, 
set the following:
– “6.12.1 Activating th e fax preview mode”, 
page 52.
– “6.12.2 Programming the web fax preview  access code”, page 52.
6.12.1 Activating the fax preview mode
1
{Menu } i  {#}{ 4}{ 4}{ 8}
2Press  {1 } to select  “On”.
L Press  {0 } to select  “Off ”.
3{Set } i  {Menu }
Note: L If you select  “On”, the PC fax setting (feature #442 
on page 65) will be deactivated.
6.12.2 Programming the web fax preview 
access code
1
{ Menu } i {#}{ 4}{ 5}{ 0} i  {Set }
2Enter the password (feature #155 on page 58).  i 
{ Set }
3Enter the web fax preview access code, up to 8 
characters, using the English alphabet and numbers 
(see page 77 for character entry).
L The following symbols can also be entered.
!@#$%^&’)(.–_{}
4{Set } i  {Menu }
Note: L If the web fax preview access code is not 
programmed (blank), the web fax preview feature will 
not be activated.
6.12.3 Displaying a received fax document 
on the web browser
Important:
L Make sure that the unit is idle.
1Start Multi-Function Station.
2[Utilities ] i  [Configuration Web Page ] i  
[ Advance Configuration ]
3Ty p e  “root” as the user name, then enter the 
password (feature #155 on page 58).  i [OK ]
4Select the  [Web Fax Preview ] tab. 
						

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5Enter the web fax preview access code (feature 
#450 on page 52).  i [Submit ]
L A list of the received fax documents will be 
displayed.
6Click the desired icon to preview, print or save a fax 
document.
L While previewing the document, you can 
manipulate the fax document (Example: enlarge, 
rotate etc.).
7Close the web browser.
Note: L The display speed depends on the contents and size 
of the document.
L The received fax document is saved as an image file 
(PDF format). Adobe Reader is required to view it.
What “ ,” means
“,” on the display means the image has already been 
viewed, printed or saved. L To delete a document after viewing a fax document in 
step 6, click  [Back]  to go back to the list. You can 
delete images showing “ ,”.
L To delete a document after printing or saving a fax 
document in step 6, click  [Reload ] to update the list. 
You can delete images showing “ ,”. 
						

							7. Caller ID
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7 Caller ID Caller ID
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 59)
L 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 54) or print the entire 
Caller ID list (page 103).
L When caller information is received and it matches a 
telephone number stored in the unit’s navigator 
directory, the stored name will be displayed.
L If the unit is connected  to a PBX (Private Branch 
Exchange) system, caller in formation may not be 
received properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
L 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 103.
– To print automatically after every 30 new calls,  activate feature #216 (page 59).
7.2 Viewing and calling back 
using caller information
1{Caller ID } i  Press  {V} to search from the 
recently received caller information.
L If you press  {^}, the display order will be 
reversed.
L To send a fax, see page 42.
2Press  {Monitor } to return the call.
To change the way caller information is displayed
While displaying the desired caller information, press 
{< } or  {> } 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  {Stop }.
To edit a telephone number before calling 
back/storing
While displaying a desired caller information, press  {*} 
repeatedly. Each time you press  {*}, the telephone 
number will be changed as follows:
A  1 – Area code – Local telephone number (“1” 
added)
*1
B  Local telephone number only (area code omitted)
C  Area code – Local telephone number*1
D 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.
L To store the number in the  navigator directory, follow 
from step 3 of the stor ing procedure on page 55. 
						

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7.3 Erasing caller information
7.3.1 Erasing all caller information
1
{Menu }
2Press  {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select  “Caller 
Setup ”. i { Set }
L “Erase All OK? ” will be displayed.
L To cancel erasing, press  {Stop }, then press 
{ Menu }.
3{Set }
4Press  {Menu } to exit.
7.3.2 Erasing specific caller information
1
{Caller ID }
2Press {V} or {^}  repeatedly to select the desired 
item.  i {#} i  {Set } i  { Stop }
7.4 Storing caller information
1{Caller ID }
2Press {V} or  {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
item.
3{ Set }
4Edit the name if necessary.  i {Set } i  {V}/{^}
5Edit the telephone number if necessary.  i { Set } 
i  { Set } i  {Stop }
Note: L To edit a name or number, see page 44. 
						

							8. Distinctive Ring
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8 Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring
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
{ Menu } i  {#}{ 4}{3 }{0}
2Press  {1 } to select  “On”.
L Press  {0 } to select  “Off”.
3{Set } i  {Menu }
Note: L 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 patter n and automatically start fax 
reception.
If the incoming call is for the phone number, the unit will 
continue ringing. L 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 To use one phone number for the fax, program the ring 
pattern assigned for the fax (feature #431 on page 56). In 
the example, the ring pattern assigned for fax is a triple 
ring, so you should program 
“C” (triple ring).
Note: L The default setting is  {5 } “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
1Set feature #430 to  “On” (page 56).
2{Menu } i  {#}{ 4}{ 3}{ 1}
3Press  {1 } to  {5 } to select the ring pattern assigned 
for fax.  i {Set } i  {Menu }
Telephone 
numberRing patternUse
012 1234 Standard ring Personal
012 5678 Double ring Business
012 9876 Triple ring Fax
Ring patternSelection
Standard ring (one long ring)  {1 } “A”
1st ring 2nd ring
Double ring (two short rings)  {2 } “B”
1st ring 2nd ring
Triple ring (short-long-short 
rings)  {
3 } “C”
1st ring 2nd ring
Other triple ring (short-short-long 
rings)  {
4 } “D”
1st ring 2nd ring 
						

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9 Programmable Features
Features Summary
9.1 Programming
1{Menu }
2Press  {#} and the 3-digit code (page 58 to page 
74).
3Press the appropriate selection to display the 
desired setting.
L This step will vary depending on the feature.
4{Set }
5Press  {Menu } to exit.
To select features through the web browser interface 
(LAN connection only)
You can change features through the web browser 
interface instead of the unit.
1. Start Multi-Function Station. i  [Utilities ] i 
[ Configuration Web Page ]
L You can also access the unit by entering its IP 
address on the web browser.
2. Select the desired category from the menu bar.
[Device Configuration ]: features of the unit
[ Advance Configuration ]: advanced features for 
each mode
[ Network Configuration ]: network features
3. Type  “root”  as the user name, then enter the 
password (feature #155 on page 58).  i [OK ]
4. Select the desired feature tab at the top of the right 
frame.
5. Change the settings or edit the information.
L This step will vary depending on the feature.
6. [Submit ]
L The new setting will be transferred to the unit.
7. Close the web browser.
Note: L The settings displayed in the web browser will be 
updated by clicking  [Reload ].
{Set}
{Menu} 
						

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9.2 Basic features
Feature/CodeSelection
Setting the date and time
{#}{ 1}{ 0}{ 1} Enter the date and time using the di
al keypad. See page 21 for details.
Setting your logo
{#}{ 1}{ 0}{ 2} Enter your logo using the dial keypad. See page 22 for details.
Setting your fax number
{#}{ 1}{ 0}{ 3} Enter your fax number using the dial keypad. See page 23 for details.
Selecting the language
{#}{ 1}{ 1}{ 0} The display and reports will be in the selected language.
{
1 } “English ” (default): English is used.
{ 2 } “Spanish ”: Spanish is used.
1. {Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{ 1}{ 0}
2. Press  {1 } or  {2 } to select the desired language.  i { Set } i  { Menu }
Setting the dialing mode
{#}{ 1}{ 2}{ 0} {
1 } “Pulse ”
{ 2 } “Tone ” (default)
See page 18 for details.
Setting flash time
{#}{ 1}{ 2}{ 1} The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
{
0 } “900ms ”
{ 1 } “700ms ” (default)
{ 2 } “600ms ”
{ 3 } “400ms ”
{ 4 } “300ms ”
{ 5 } “250ms ”
{ 6 } “200ms ”
{ 7 } “160ms ”
{ 8 } “110ms ”
{ 9 } “100ms ”
{*}  “90ms ”
{#}  “80ms ”
Note: L If the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX  functions (transferring a call, etc.) 
might not work correctly. Consult your  PBX supplier for the correct setting.
Changing the password for 
feature programming via 
remote operation
{#}{ 1}{ 5}{ 5} 1.
{Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{ 5}{ 5} i  {Set }
2. Enter the current password.  i {Set }
L The default password is  “1234”.
3. Enter a new 4-digit password using 0–9. i  {Set }
4. Enter the new password again.  i { Set } i  { Menu }
Note: L It is recommended that you change this password from the default 
password.
L This password is also used for feature programming via a web browser. 
						

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Setting the toner 
maintenance time
{#}{1}{ 5}{ 8} The unit will automatically
 activate for maintenance, once every 24 hours. 
Because this is to prevent the toner fr om 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. {Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{ 5}{ 8} i  {Set }
2. Enter the maintenance start time.
L The default time is  “12:00AM”.
L Press  {*} repeatedly to select “AM” or  “PM”.
3. {Set } i  {Menu }
Resetting all features (and 
deleting all data in memory)
{#}{ 1}{ 5}{ 9} Before you dispose of, transfer or return the product, activate this feature to 
reset all programmable features and to delete all data stored in memory.
Phonebook (or caller information) and fax transmission data (journal report and 
faxes received in memory) will be deleted.
{
0 } “No” (default)
{ 1 } “Yes”
L Disconnect the telephone line cord, USB cable and LAN cable before 
activating this feature.
To reset all features:
1. {Menu } i  {#}{ 1}{ 5}{ 9}
2. Press  {1 } to select  “Yes”. i {Set }
3. Press  {1 } to select  “Yes”. i {Set }
Note: L The counter view (feature #484 on page 61) will not be reset.
Setting the ringer pattern
{#}{ 1}{ 6}{ 1} {
1 } “A” (default)
{ 2 } “B”
{ 3 } “C”
Changing the ring count in 
FA X  O N LY  m o d e
{#}{ 2}{ 1}{ 0} {
1 } “1”
{ 2 } “2”
{ 3 } “3” (default)
{ 4 } “4”
{ 5 } “5”
Setting the Caller ID list to 
print automatically
{#}{ 2}{ 1}{ 6} {
0 } “ Off ” (default): The unit will not print the Caller ID list, but will keep records 
of the information for the last 30 callers.
{ 1 } “On”: The unit will print the Caller ID list automatically after every 30 new 
calls (page 54).
Setting the time adjustment
{#}{ 2}{ 2}{ 6} Using this feature, the unit’s date and 
time setting will be automatically adjusted 
when caller information is received.
{ 1 } “Auto ” (default): The date and time setting will be automatically adjusted.
{ 2 } “Manual ”: Deactivates this feature.
Setting the recording paper 
size in the standard input tray
{#}{ 3}{ 8}{ 0} {
1 } “Letter ” (default): Letter-size paper
{ 2 } “A4”: A4-size paper
{ 3 } “Legal ”: Legal-size paper
Setting the recording paper 
size in the lower input tray
{#}{ 3}{ 8}{ 2} This feature will be displayed only when the lower input tray is installed (page 
79).
{
1 } “Letter ” (default): Letter-size paper
{ 2 } “A4”: A4-size paper
{ 3 } “Legal ”: Legal-size paper
Feature/CodeSelection 
						

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Setting the recording paper 
type
{#}{3}{ 8}{ 3} {
1 } “Plain Paper ” (default): 75 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (20 lb to 24 lb) paper.
{ 2 } “Thin Paper ”: 64 g/m2 to 75 g/m2 (17 lb to 20 lb) paper.
{ 3 } “Thick Paper ”: 90 g/m2 to 165 g/m2 (24 lb to 44 lb) paper.
Note: L This setting is valid for both the standard input tray and the lower input tray.
L “Thick Paper ” will not be displayed if any of the paper input tray settings 
are changed to  “#2” or “#1+#2”:
– fax (feature #440 on page 64).
– copy (feature #460 on page 67).
–PCL
® (feature #760 on page 69).
– scan to email print feature (feature #565 on page 74).
Setting the paper input tray to 
use for lists and reports 
printing
{#}{ 3}{ 9}{ 0} This feature will be displayed only when the lower input tray is installed (page 
79).
{
1 } “#1” (default): Standard input tray
{ 2 } “#2”: Lower input tray
{ 3 } “#1+#2 ”
Note: L To select  “#2”, select  “Plain Paper ” or “Thin Paper ” for the recording 
paper type setting (feature #383 on page 60).
L To select  “#1+#2”,
– select the same paper size for the standard input tray (feature #380 on  page 59) and lower input tray (feature #382 on page 59). If either is 
changed,  “#1 ” will be selected automatically.
–select  “Plain Paper ” or  “Thin Paper ” for the recording paper type 
setting (feature #383 on page 60).
Setting the waiting time for 
the power save mode
{#}{ 4}{ 0}{ 3} To set the length of time before the unit enters power save mode.
{
1 } “5min ”: 5 minutes
{ 2 } “15min ” (default): 15 minutes
{ 3 } “30min ”: 30 minutes
{ 4 } “1h”: 1 hour
Note: L When in power save mode, the unit needs to preheat the fuser unit before 
it can begin printing.
Holding the previous contrast 
setting
{#}{ 4}{ 6}{ 2} {
0 } “Disabled ” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{ 1 } “Enabled ”: The unit will hold the previous setting.
Note: L The previous setting will be held individually for copying and sending faxes.
Setting the default operation 
mode
{#}{ 4}{ 6}{ 3} To select the default operation mode when the selected time of the mode timer 
(feature #464) passes.
{
1 } “Copy ” (default): Copy mode is  selected as default.
{ 2 } “Fax” : Fax mode is selected as default.
Note: L You cannot select the scan mode using this feature.
Setting the default operation 
mode timer
{#}{ 4}{ 6}{ 4} 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
Feature/CodeSelection