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Panasonic Multi-Function Printer KX-MB2000 KX-MB2010 KX-MB2030 Operating Instructions
Panasonic Multi-Function Printer KX-MB2000 KX-MB2010 KX-MB2030 Operating Instructions
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2.6 Help function (KX-MB2030 only) The unit contains helpful information, which can be printed for reference. – “BASIC SETTINGS ” – “FEATURE LIST ” – “PHONEBOOK ” – “FAX SND/RCV ” – “COPIER ” – “Q and A ” – “ERRORS ” – “REPORTS ” – “CALLER ID ” 1Press MMenu N repeatedly to display “HELP ”. 2 Press MF N or ME N repeatedly to display the desired item. A M Set N 3 Press MMenu N to exit. 2.7 Adjusting the volume (KX-MB2030 only) Important: R Before adjusting the volume, set the operation mode to fax mode. If the MFax N light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing MFax N. Ringer volume While the unit is idle, press MC N or MD N. To turn the ringer OFF Press MC N repeatedly to display “RINGER OFF= OK? ”. A M Set N R The unit will not ring. R To turn the ringer back ON, press MD N. Monitor volume While using the monitor, press MC N or MD N. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help212. PreparationMFNMENMSetN MMenuN MCNMDNMSetNMFaxN
2.8 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. * The pictured model is KX-MB2030. 1 MMenu N A M B NM1NM 0NM 1N A M Set N 2 Enter the current month/date/year by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: August 3, 2010 M 0 NM 8N M 0 NM 3N M 1 NM 0N 3 Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: 10:15 PM (12 hour clock format) 1. M1 NM 0N M 1 NM 5N 2. Press MG N repeatedly to select “PM ”. 4 MSet N 5 Press MMenu N to exit. Note: R To check the current date and time setting, press M Fax N to temporarily change the unit to the fax mode (KX-MB2030 only). R 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 31). – When sending faxes (page 41) (KX-MB2030 only). R 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 MF N or ME N to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction. If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service (KX-MB2030 only) The date and time will be automatically set according to the received caller information. R If the time has not previously been set, Caller ID will not adjust the clock. R You can turn this feature OFF (feature #226 on page 57). 2.9 Your logo (KX-MB2030 only) You can program your logo (name, company name, etc.) so that it appears on the top of each page sent. 1 MMenu N A M B NM1NM 0NM 2N A M Set N 2 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters (see page 71 for character entry). A M Set N 3 Press MMenu N to exit. To correct a mistake Press MF N or ME N to move the cursor to the incorrect character, and make the correction. R To erase all characters, press and hold MStop N. 22For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help2. PreparationMFNMENMSetN MMenuN MFaxN MFNMENMSetN MStopNMMenuN
2.10 Your fax number (KX-MB2030 only) You can program your fax number so that it appears on the top of each page sent. 1 MMenu N A M B NM1NM 0NM 3N A M Set N 2 Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits. R To enter a “+”, press MG N. R To enter a space, press MB N. R To enter a hyphen, press MFlash N. R To erase a number, press MStop N. 3 MSet N 4 Press MMenu N to exit. To correct a mistake Press MF N or ME N to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction. R To erase all numbers, press and hold MStop N. 2.11 Configuring the unit to access the LAN You can print documents, scan documents, receive faxes or send faxes (KX-MB2030 only) 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: R Consult your network administrator when setting the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 2.11.1 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. 1 After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and the computer, turn the power switch ON. R The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway will be set automatically. 2 Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that you want to use it with. See page 24 for details. Note: R 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. 2.11.2 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 MMenu N 2 Press MB NM5NM 0NM 0N to display “DHCP ”. 3 Press M0 N to select “DISABLED ”. A M Set N 4 Set each item. For the IP address: 1. Press M5 NM 0NM 1N to display “IP ADDRESS ”. A M Set N 2. Enter the IP address of the unit. A M Set N For the subnet mask: 1. Press M5 NM 0NM 2N to display “SUBNET MASK ”. A M Set N For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help232. PreparationMFNMENMSetNMFlashN MStopNMMenuN
2.Enter the subnet mask of the network. A M Set N For the default gateway: 1. Press M5 NM 0NM 3N to display “DEFAULT GATEWAY ”. A M Set N 2. Enter the default gateway of the network. A M Set N 5 Press MMenu N to exit. 6 Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that you want to use it with. See page 24 for details. To correct a mistake in the IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway Press MF N or ME N to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction. 2.11.3 Setting the computer for PC fax reception (KX-MB2030 only) You need to select the computer that will be used for receiving faxes. Important: R Make sure the PC fax setting is set to “ ALWAYS” or “ CONNECTED ” beforehand (feature #442 on page 62). R Make sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF beforehand (feature #448 on page 50). 1 MMenu N A M B NM4NM 4NM 3N A M Set N 2 Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select the desired computer. A M Set N 3 Press MMenu N to exit. Note: R 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. R To select the desired computer easily, change the PC name beforehand (page 27). 2.12 Installing Multi-Function Station 2.12.1 Required computer environment Panasonic Multi-Function Station software enables the unit to carry out the following functions: – Printing on plain paper, thin paper and labels – Previewing documents and changing printer settings before printing (Easy Print Utility) – 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 ® /Windows 7, USB connection only) – Storing, editing or erasing items in directories using your computer (KX-MB2030 only) – Programming the features using your computer – Sending, receiving fax documents using your computer (KX-MB2030 only) To use Multi-Function Station on your computer, the following are required: Operating System: Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 CPU: Windows 2000: Pentium ® P or higher processor Windows XP: Pentium Q or higher processor Windows Vista/Windows 7: Pentium 4 or higher processor RAM: Windows 2000/Windows XP: 128 MB (256 MB or more recommended) Windows Vista: 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended) Windows 7: 1 GB (2 GB or more recommended) Other Hardware: CD-ROM drive Hard disk drive with at least 200 MB of available space USB interface LAN interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX) Other: Internet Explorer ® 5.0 or later Warning: R 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). R To protect the unit, use only shielded USB cable in areas where thunderstorms occur. R To use Easy Print Utility on your computer, the following are required: – Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 and Security update for Windows 2000 (KB835732). Install KB835732 from Microsoft download site before installing Easy Print Utility. 24For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help2. Preparation
–Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later. Note: R A USB cable is not supplied. Please purchase a shielded Type-A male/Type-B male USB cable. 2.12.2 Installing Multi-Function Station on a computer R Install Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM) before connecting the unit to a computer with the USB cable. If the unit is connected 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. R The screenshots shown in these instructions are for Windows XP and are included for reference only. R The screenshots shown in these instructions may differ slightly from those of the actual product. R Software features and appearance are subject to change without notice. R If you are also using KX-MB200/KX-MB700/ KX-FLB880 series, see page 84. 1 Start Windows and exit all other applications. R You must be logged in as an administrator in order to install Multi-Function Station. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. R If the [Select Language] dialog box appears, select the language that you want to use with this software. Click [OK]. R 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 the drive letter is for your CD-ROM drive, use Windows Explorer and look for the CD-ROM drive.) 3 [Easy Installation] R The installation will start automatically. 4 When the setup program starts, follow the on-screen instructions. R Easy Print Utility (page 29), Readiris OCR software (page 31) and Device Monitor (page 72) will also be installed. 5 The [Connect Type] dialog box appears. For USB connection: 1. [Connect directly with a USB cable.] A [Next] R The [Connect Device] dialog box will appear. 2.Connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable ( A ), then click [Next]. * The pictured model is KX-MB2030. R If the unit is connected to your computer, the model name will be automatically detected. R You can change the name of the unit if necessary. 3. Click [Install] , then follow the on-screen instructions. R The files will be copied to your computer. For LAN connection: 1. [Connect via the Network.] A [Next] R The [Select a Network Device] dialog box will appear. 2. Check [Select in the searched list] and select the unit from the list. R 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] RYou can change the name of the unit if necessary. 4. Click [Install] , then follow the on-screen instructions. R The files will be copied to your computer. Important notice If you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, 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: R 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.” R For Windows Vista/Windows 7 users “Would you like to install this device software?” 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. R Adobe ® Reader ® is required to view the operating instructions. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help252. PreparationA
Note: R 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. R If you install the operating instructions, you can view it anytime by clicking [ ] 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] A [Add Multi-Function Station Driver] . Then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: R 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. 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] A [Modify Utilities] . Then follow the on-screen instructions. To uninstall the software You must be logged in as an administrator in order to uninstall Multi-Function Station. [Start] A [All Programs] or [Programs] A [Panasonic] A the unit’s name A [Uninstall] . Then follow the on-screen instructions. 2.13 Starting Multi-Function Station [Start] A [All Programs] or [Programs] A [Panasonic] A the unit’s name A [Multi-Function Station] R Multi-Function Station will appear. * The pictured model is KX-MB2030. [Scan] (page 33) R To scan and display the scanned images. R To scan and create an image file. R To scan and send by email. R To scan and convert an image into editable text data. [PC FAX] (KX-MB2030 only) R To send a document created on the computer as a fax message (page 46). R To display a fax document received on the computer (page 49). [Remote Control] (page 71) R To program the features. R To store, edit or erase items in directories. *1 R To view items in the journal report or Caller ID list. *1 R To store caller information into directories. *1 R To store or erase items for broadcast transmission. *1 *1 KX-MB2030 only [Utilities] R To start the Multi-Function Viewer (page 33). R To start the Device Monitor (page 72). R To start the OCR application (page 31). R To start the configuration web page (page 54, 72) (LAN connection only). [Settings] (page 27) R To change the general settings. R To change the settings for scanning. [ ] R For detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station. 26For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help2. Preparation
RTo view operating instructions. [ ] R To display usage tips. [ ] R To display information about Multi-Function Station. Note: R You can confirm if the unit is connected to your computer by using Device Monitor (page 72). R 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. A [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 will be saved. – [Viewer][File][Email][OCR][Custom] : To change scanning settings for Multi-Function scan application. Note: R Assign a unique name for the [PC name] to avoid errors, or the scanned image may be sent to the incorrect computer. To select the default Email software The default Email software is used when using “4.1.3 Scan to Email”, page 30. You can select the default Email software as follows. For Windows 2000: 1. [Start] A [Settings] A [Control Panel] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [E-mail] 2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software such as [Outlook Express] , etc. A [OK] For Windows XP: 1. [Start] A [Control Panel] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [E-mail] 2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software such as [Outlook Express] , etc. A [OK] For Windows Vista: 1. [Start] A [Control Panel] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [Set programs] A [Set program access and computer defaults] R 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] . A [OK] For Windows 7: 1. [Start] A [Control Panel] A [Network and Internet] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [Set programs] A [ Set program access and computer defaults] 2. [Custom] 3. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software from [Choose a default e-mail program ]. A [OK]For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help272. Preparation
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: 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select [Print...] from the [File] menu. R The [Print] dialog box will appear. For details about the [Print] dialog box, click [?], then click the desired item. * The pictured model is KX-MB2030. Note: R 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. 3 Select the unit’s name as the active printer. R If you have changed the name of the unit when installing, select that name from the list. R To change the printer settings, proceed as follows. For Windows 2000: Click the desired tab and change the printer settings. For Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click [Preferences] , then click the desired tab. Change the printer settings, then click [OK]. 4 Click [Print] . R The unit will start printing. Note: R To stop printing from the unit, see page 72. R To load paper, see page 14,15. R For details about the paper specifications, see page 97. R If a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor (page 72) will start automatically and display the error information. Setting the printer 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, pages per sheet, 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: R Select the desired media type on the [Basic] tab according to the recording paper.Recording paper typeMedia typePlain paper 75 g/m 2 to 90 g/m 2 (20 lb to 24 lb)[Plain Paper]Thin paper 64 g/m 2 to 75 g/m 2 (17 lb to 20 lb)[Thin Paper]Label[Label] R When printing from a computer, the printer properties setting overrides the following unit’s programming features: – Media type setting (feature #383 and feature #384 on page 57) – Toner save setting (feature #482 on page 58) To print on labels You can print not only on plain paper but also on special media (labels). R Please refer to page 97 for information on recording paper. R To load paper, see page 15. Use labels designed for laser printing. We recommend the following: Avery ® 5160/5161/5162/5163/5164/5165/5167/5168 XEROX ® LWH100/LWH110/LWH120/LWH130/LWH140 R Use the manual input tray to print labels. R Load label sheets one page at a time for printing, print-side down. R Remove each label after printing. R 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. 283. . Printer3. Printer
– Labels that do not completely cover the backingsheet as follows: 3.2 Easy Print Utility By printing using the Panasonic Easy Print Utility instead of the printer driver, you can use useful printing features for your convenience. – Preventing unnecessary prints by checking the preview on PC screen – Combining multiple documents – Saving a file in PDF format For example, to print from Wordpad, proceed as follows: 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select [Print...] from the [File] menu. 3 Select [Panasonic Easy Print Driver] as the active printer. 4 Click [Print] . R The [Panasonic Easy Print Utility ] dialog will be displayed. For details about the Easy Print Utility, click [ ], then click the desired item. 5 View the print image by clicking the desired page in the print page window (left column list). R To change the printer settings, see page 29. R To combine multiple documents created in various applications, see page 29. R To save the file in PDF format, see page 29. R Even if you set the number of prints on the original application beforehand, you may have to re-set it for the Easy Print Utility. 6 Click [Print] icon on the print toolbar. R The unit will start printing. 3.2.1 Ecology printing features You can use various printing features and preview the print image without test print. Printer settings You can change or display the settings on the following tabs in step 5. [Basic] : Paper size, layout printing [Output] : Number of prints, paper source, media type [Quality] : Color mode, toner save [Effects] : Header, watermark, footer Combining multiple documents You can display multiple pages created in various applications and handle it as a single document. 1. Perform step 1 to 4 on “3.2 Easy Print Utility”. 2. Open another document you want to add to Easy Print Utility. 3. Select [Print...] from the [File] menu. R The [Print] dialog box will appear. 4. Select [Panasonic Easy Print Driver] as the active printer. 5. Click [Print] . R The document will be added after the last page of the previous document in the print preview window. 6. Repeat step 2 to 5. 7. If necessary, change the printer settings (page 29). 8. Click [Print] icon on the print toolbar. Note: R The maximum number of documents that can be displayed in the [Print Page Operation] window is 999 pages. Saving a file as PDF file You can save the previewed files in PDF format instead of printing it. 1. Perform step 1 to 4 on “3.2 Easy Print Utility”. 2. Click the [Save PDF file] icon on the Print toolbar. R The [Save As] dialog box appears. 3. Specify the folder to save, enter the file name, and then click [Save]. The [Save PDF file] dialog appears while PDF files are being created and saved. Note: R The PDF file created with Easy Print Utility is an image type. 293. Printer
4.1 Scanning from the unit (Push Scan) You can easily scan the document by using the operation panel on the unit. You can select one of the following scanning modes depending on how you intend to use the scanned image. – Viewing using Multi-Function Viewer (Viewer) – Saving as a file to your computer (File) – Sending as an attached file to an email destination from your computer (Email) – Using OCR software (OCR) – Sending as an attached file to an email destination directly from this unit (Email address) – Sending to an FTP server (FTP) – Sending to an SMB folder (SMB) Note: R You can set the desired scan mode for push scan beforehand (feature #493 on page 65). R When scanning a document, we recommend using the scanner glass rather than the automatic document feeder for better results (KX-MB2010/ KX-MB2030 only). R Do not open the document cover when scanning a document with the automatic document feeder (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only). * The pictured model is KX-MB2030. 4.1.1 Scan to Multi-Function Viewer 1 Set the original (page 19). 2 MScan N 3 Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select “VIEWER ”. A M Set N 4 For USB connection: Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select “USB HOST ”. A M Set N For LAN connection: Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select the computer to which you want to send the scanned image. A M Set N 5 If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press M E N, press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select the desired setting. A M Set N 6 MStart N R The scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window after scanning. However, when you select PDF as a file format, the software that is associated to open PDF files will start. Note: R To stop scanning, see page 72. R You can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP or PDF formats. R The scanned image will be automatically saved in the folder selected in the [Settings] window (page 27). 4.1.2 Scan to save as a file 1 Set the original (page 19). 2 MScan N 3 Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select “FILE ”. A M Set N 4 For USB connection: Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select “USB HOST ”. A M Set N For LAN connection: Press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select the computer to which you want to send the scanned image. A M Set N 5 If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press M E N, press MC N or MD N repeatedly to select the desired setting. A M Set N 6 MStart N R The scanned image will be automatically saved in the folder selected in the [Settings] window. To change the folder, see page 27. Note: R To stop scanning, see page 72. R You can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP or PDF formats. 4.1.3 Scan to Email You can send the scanned image as an email attachment using email software on your computer. 1 Set the original (page 19). 304. . Scanner4. ScannerMLowerNMStopN MScanN MStartN MSetNMCNMDNMENStation keys