Panasonic Multi-Function Printer KX-MB2000 KX-MB2010 KX-MB2030 Operating Instructions

							6Open the top cover ( H) by holding the indentations
( I ) on both sides of the unit.
Note:
R Do not touch the transfer roller ( J).
R If the lower glass ( K) is dirty, clean it with a soft
and dry cloth.
7 Install the drum and toner cartridge ( L) by holding
the tabs.
R Make sure that the arrows ( M) match, to install
the drum and toner cartridge correctly.
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							8Close the top cover by holding the indentations on
both sides of the unit, until locked.
Caution:
R To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your
hands under the top cover.
When to replace the toner cartridge and the drum
cartridge
When the display shows the following, replace the toner
cartridge.
– “TONER LOW ”
– “TONER EMPTY ”
Note:
R To check the drum life and quality, please print the
printer test list (page 96) and refer to page 98 for
information on the drum life. If printing quality is still
poor or  “
REPLACE DRUM ” appears on the display,
replace the toner cartridge and drum cartridge.
R To ensure that the unit operates properly, we
recommend the use of  Panasonic toner and drum
cartridges . See page 7 for accessory information.
R To maintain print quality and machine life, we
recommend you to clean slots and openings
(page 4) and the inside of the unit (page 92, 95)
when replacing the toner cartridge and/or drum
cartridge.
R See page 98 for information on toner life and drum
life.
Waste disposal method
Waste material should be disposed of under conditions
which meet all national and local environmental
regulations.
Toner save feature
If you want to reduce toner consumption, set the toner
save setting to ON (feature #482 on page 58). The
toner cartridge will last approximately 20 % longer. This
feature may lower the print quality.
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							1.6 Output tray
Insert the output tray extender ( A) until it clicks into
place, and then press the center part ( B) of the extender
to open it.
Note:
R Do not place the unit in an area where the output tray
may be easily bumped into.
R The output tray can hold up to approximately 100
sheets of printed paper (the number of sheets may
vary depending on the usage environment). Remove
the printed paper before the output tray becomes full.
If the top part of the extender is detached
1. With the top part of the extender in the open position,
insert the tab ( A) into the left hole ( B) of the
extender.
2. Slide the other tab ( C) into the right hole ( D) of the
extender from below until it clicks into place.
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							1.7 Recording paper
The paper input tray unit can hold:
– Up to 250 sheets of 60 g/m 2
 to 75 g/m 2
 (16 lb to
20 lb) paper.
– Up to 230 sheets of 80 g/m 2
 (21 lb) paper.
– Up to 200 sheets of 90 g/m 2
 (24 lb) paper.
R A4, letter, B5 and 16K-size paper can be used. B5
and 16K-size paper can only be used when using the
unit for printing or copying.
R Please refer to page 97 for information on recording
paper.
R The unit is set for printing letter-size plain paper
by default.
– To use other paper sizes, change the
recording paper size setting (feature #380 on
page 57).
– To use thin paper, change the recording paper
type setting (feature #383 on page 57).
Note for recording paper:
R We recommend that you test paper (especially
special sizes and types of paper) on the unit before
purchasing large quantities.
R Do not use the following types of paper:
– Paper with cotton and/or fiber content that is over
20 %, such as letterhead paper or paper used for
resumes
– Extremely smooth or shiny paper, or paper that is
highly textured
– Coated, damaged or wrinkled paper
– Paper with foreign objects attached, such as tabs
or staples
– Paper that has dust, lint or oil stains
– Paper that will melt, vaporize, discolor, scorch or
emit dangerous fumes near 200  °C (392  °F), such
as vellum paper. These materials may transfer
onto the fusing roller and cause damage.
– Moist paper
– Inkjet paper
R Some paper is designed to be printed on only one
side. Try printing on the other side of the paper if you
are not happy with the print quality, or if misfeeding
occurs.
R For proper paper feeding and best print quality, we
recommend using long-grained paper.
R Do not use paper of different types or thicknesses at
the same time. This may cause paper jams.
R Avoid double-sided printing.
R Do not use paper printed from this unit for
double-sided printing with other copiers or printers.
This may cause paper jams.
R To avoid curling, do not open paper packs until you
are ready to use the paper. Store unused paper in the
original packaging, in a cool and dry location.
R For customers who live in high humidity areas:
Please be sure to store paper in an air-conditioned
room at all times. If you print using moist paper, it may
cause paper jam.
1 Pull the paper input tray ( A) until it clicks into place,
then pull it completely out, lifting the front part of the
tray.
2 Before loading a stack of paper, fan the paper to
prevent paper jams.
3 Load the paper, print-side up ( B).
Important:
R Push down to lock the plate ( C) in the paper
input tray, if necessary.
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							4Adjust the recording paper guides. Pinch the front
side of the recording paper guide ( D), then slide it to
match the paper size mark. Pinch the right side of the
recording paper guide ( E), then slide it to adjust the
width to the size of the recording paper.
R Make sure that the recording paper is under the
paper limit mark ( F), and the paper should not
be loaded over the snubbers ( G).
5 Insert the paper input tray into the unit, lifting the front
part of the tray. Then push it completely into the unit.
Note:
R If the paper is not loaded correctly, re-adjust the
paper guides, or the paper may jam.
R If the paper input tray does not close, the plate in the
paper input tray may not be in the locked position.
Push the paper down and make sure that the paper
is laying flat in the paper input tray.
Caution for the paper input tray
R Do not drop the paper input tray.
RHold the paper input tray with both hands when
removing or installing. The paper input tray
weighs approximately 2 kg (4.4 lb) when fully
loaded with recording paper.
1.7.1 Manual input tray
You can use the manual input tray for printing with the
computer and for copying. It can hold one page at a time.
When printing or copying multiple pages, add a next
page after the first page has been fed into the unit.
R Please refer to page 97 for information on recording
paper.
R The unit is set for printing letter-size plain paper
by default.
– To use other paper sizes, change the
recording paper size setting (feature #381 on
page 57).
– To use thin paper, change the recording paper
type setting (feature #384 on page 57).
1 Adjust the width of the guides ( A) to the size of the
recording paper.
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							2Insert the paper, print-side down ( B) until the unit
grasps the paper and a single beep is heard.
Note:
R To print from the manual input tray;
– when printing with the computer, select #2 for the
printer properties.
– when making a copy, set the copy input tray setting to  “#2 ” beforehand (feature #460 on
page 63).
If these settings are not changed, when printing or
copying multiple pages, the 1st page will be printed
from the manual input tray, but the rest of the pages
will be printed from the paper input tray.
R If the paper is not inserted correctly, re-adjust the
paper, or the paper may jam.
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							2.1 Connections
Caution:
R When you operate this product, the power outlet
should be near the product and easily accessible.
* The pictured model is KX-MB2030.
Power cord
R Connect to a power outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz).
Telephone line cord *1
R Connect to a single telephone line jack (RJ11C).
[EXT]  jack*1
R You can connect an answering machine or an
extension telephone. Remove the stopper if
attached.
Answering machine (not supplied) *1
To the Internet
Network router/Network hub (not supplied)
R Also connect networked computers.
LAN cable (not supplied)
R To assure continued emission limit compliance,
use only shielded LAN cable (category 5 straight
cable).
*1 KX-MB2030 only
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE USB
CONNECTION
R DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE UNTIL
PROMPTED TO DO SO DURING THE SETUP
OF MULTI-FUNCTION STATION (page 24).
Note:
R Do not place any objects within 10 cm (4 inches) of
the right, left and back sides of the unit.
R If any other device is connected to the same
telephone line, this unit may disturb the network
condition of the device (KX-MB2030 only).
R A telephone handset cannot be connected directly to
this unit. To talk to the other party, please connect an
extension telephone (KX-MB2030 only).
Using surge protectors
R The warranty does not cover damage due to power
line surges or lightning. For additional protection, we
recommend using a surge protector ( H).
If the unit shares a single telephone line with a DSL
service (KX-MB2030 only)
Fax transmission/reception may be disturbed, noise
interference may be heard during telephone
conversations, or Caller ID (page 51) may not function
properly. Please attach a DSL filter ( I) to the telephone
line cord of the unit to prevent this. A DSL filter may be
provided by your DSL service provider.
* The pictured model is KX-MB2030.
Using network router/network hub
R We recommend using network routers/network hubs
( F ) under secure network environments. Consult
your network administrator for firewall settings, etc.
R The warranty does not cover damage due to security
problems or any inconveniences relating to it.
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							2.2 Turning the power switch ON
Turn the power switch to the ON position ( A).2.3 Dialing mode (KX-MB2030
only)
If you cannot dial (page 41), change this setting
according to your telephone line service.
1 MMenu N
2 Press  MB NM1NM 2NM 0N to display  “DIALING MODE ”.
3 Press  M1 N or  M2 N to select the desired setting.
M 1 N “ PULSE ”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
M 2 N “ TONE ” (default): For tone dial service.
4 MSet N
5 Press  MMenu N to exit.
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							2.4 Selecting the operation mode
(Scan/Copy) (Fax: KX-MB2030
only)
You can select the desired mode by pressing one of the
following buttons.
– MScan N: Select this mode when using the unit as a
scanner (page 30).
– MCopy N: Select this mode when using the unit as a
copier (page 34).
– MFax N (KX-MB2030 only): Select this mode when
using the unit as a fax machine (page 41).
Note:
R The default operation mode is the copy mode.
R You can change the default operation mode (feature
#463 on page 58) and the timer before returning to
the default operation mode (feature #464 on
page 58) (KX-MB2030 only).
2.5 Setting the original
2.5.1 Using the scanner glass
1 Open the document cover ( A).
2 Place the document FACE DOWN on the scanner
glass ( B), aligning the top left of the document with
the corner where the 
 mark is positioned.
3 Close the document cover.
Note:
R Confirm that there are no documents in the automatic
document feeder (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only).
R Place the original onto the scanner glass gently. To
avoid malfunction, do not press down too firmly.
R If the original is a thick book, do not close the
document cover.
R Confirm that any ink, paste or correction fluid has
dried completely.
R Effective scanning area is shown by the shaded area:
Effective scanning area
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B  208 mm
(8 3/16)
289
 mm(11 3/8)
4 mm
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							2.5.2 Using the automatic document feeder
(KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only)
* The pictured model is KX-MB2010.
1 Insert the document (up to 20 pages) FACE UP into
the feeder until a single beep is heard.
2 Adjust the width of the document guides ( A) to fit the
actual size of the document.
Note:
R Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner
glass.
R Confirm that any ink, paste or correction fluid has
dried completely.
R Remove clips, staples or other fasteners.
R Do not insert the following types of documents (Make
a copy of the document using the scanner glass and
set the copy instead.):
– Chemically treated paper such as carbon or carbonless duplicating paper
– Electrostatically charged paper
– Badly curled, creased or torn paper
– Paper with a coated surface
– Paper with printing on the opposite side that can be seen through the other side, such as newsprint
R The total height of the documents when laid flat, must
be less than 4 mm ( 5
/32 "). If the documents exceed
the capacity of the automatic document feeder, they
may fall or cause a jam in the feeder.
R To set a document with a width of less than 210 mm
(8  1
/4 "), we recommend using the scanner glass to
copy the original document onto A4 or letter-size
paper, then setting the copied document for better
results.
R Do not set documents that do not satisfy the
requirements of size and weight. Make a copy of the
document using the scanner glass and set the copy.
R Available document size, document weight and
effective scanning area are as follows:
Minimum document size
Maximum document size
Effective scanning area
R Shaded area will be scanned.
R When using the unit as a scanner (page 30,
33), the effective scanning length depends on
the selected paper size.
Document weight
R Single sheet:
60 g/m 2
 to 80 g/m 2
 (16 lb to 21 lb)
R Multiple sheets:
60 g/m 2
 to 80 g/m 2
 (16 lb to 21 lb)
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(5)
128 mm
(5) 600 mm
(23 
5/8) 
216 mm
(8 1/2) 216 mm (8 1/2)
208 mm (8 3/16)
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