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

							6.1 Sending a fax manually
6.1.1 Using the scanner glass
By using the scanner glass, you can send a page from
booklets or small size paper.
1 If the  MFax N light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing
M Fax N.
2 Set the original (page 19).
3 If necessary, change the resolution and contrast
according to the type of document.
R To select the resolution, see page 41.
R To select the contrast, see page 41.
4 Dial the fax number.
R To send a single page, go to step 7.
R To send multiple pages, go to the next step.
5 Press  MQuick Scan N to scan the document into
memory.
R Wait until  “SCAN:PRESS SET ” “ SEND:PRESS
START ” is displayed.
6 Place the next page on the scanner glass.  A M Set N
R To send more pages, repeat this step.
7 MStart N
Note:
R To stop sending, see page 72.
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).
To select the resolution
1. Press  MResolution N repeatedly.
– “STANDARD ”: For normal-sized characters.
– “FINE ”: For small-sized characters.
– “SUPER FINE ”: For very small-sized characters.
– “PHOTO ”: For photographs, shaded drawings,
etc.
2. MSet N
R Using the  “FINE ”,  “SUPER FINE ” and  “PHOTO ”
settings will increase transmission time.
To select the contrast
Adjust this setting depending on the darkness or
lightness of the document. 5 levels (low to high) are
available.
Press  MContrast N repeatedly.  A M Set N
Note:
R You can save the previous contrast setting (feature
#462 on page 58).
To redial the last number
M Redial N
R If the line is busy, the unit will automatically redial the
number 1 time.
Note:
R To stop sending, see page 72.
Reserving the fax transmission (Dual Access)
You can reserve a fax transmission even when the unit
is just receiving a fax or sending a fax from memory.
– Up to 3 reservations when sending
– Up to 4 reservations when receiving
1. Set the original during fax reception or fax memory
transmission.
2. Enter the fax number using the dial keypad,
one-touch dial or phonebook.
3. When using the scanner glass,  press MQuick
Scan N. The unit will scan 1 page. Place the next
document on the scanner glass and press  MSet N.
Repeat this until all the documents are scanned, then
press  MStart N.
When using the automatic document feeder,
press  MStart N.
R If the document exceeds the memory capacity, the
reservation for that document will be canceled. You
must send the entire document manually.
Printing a confirmation report
A confirmation report provides you with a printed record
of transmission results. To print the confirmation reports,
make sure that feature #401 is activated (page 59). For
an explanation of the messages, see page 73.
Printing a journal report
A journal report provides you with a printed record of the
30 most recent faxes. To print it manually, see
page 96. To print it automatically after every 30 new
416. . Fax (KX-MB2030 only)6. Fax (KX-MB2030 only)MResolutionN MContrastN
MRedialN
MFaxN
MStartN MSetN
MQuick ScanN  
						

							fax transmissions and receptions, make sure feature
#402 is activated (page 59). For an explanation of the
messages, see page 73.
6.1.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1 If the  MFax N light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing
M Fax N.
2 Set the original (page 20).
3 If necessary, change the resolution and contrast
according to the type of document.
R To select the resolution, see page 41.
R To select the contrast, see page 41.
4 MMonitor N
5 Dial the fax number.  A M Start N
Note:
R To stop sending, see page 72.
R Do not open the document cover when sending a fax
with the automatic document feeder.
Pre-dialing a fax number
1. Enter the fax number.
2. Set the original (page 20).  A M Start N
Sending from memory (Quick scan feature)
1. Set the original (page 20).
2. Enter the fax number.  A M Quick Scan N
6.2 Storing items for the
one-touch dial feature and
phonebook
The unit provides the one-touch dial feature (6 items) and
phonebook (100 items).
R Station 1 and 2 can be used alternatively as
broadcast keys (page 44).
R Make sure that the  MFax N light is ON.
6.2.1 Storing one-touch dial item
1 Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “PHONEBOOK
SET ”.
2 Select the desired station key.
For station 1-2:
1. Press one of the station keys.
2. Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to select  “DIAL
MODE ”.  A  M Set N
For station 3:
Press the station key.
For station 4-6:
Press  MLower N, then press one of the station keys.
3 Enter the name, up to 16 characters (see page 71
for character entry).  A M Set N
4 Enter the telephone number, up to 32 digits.  A
M Set N
R To program other items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5 MStop N
Note:
R A hyphen or a space entered in a telephone number
counts as 2 digits.
6.2.2 Storing phonebook items
1 Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “PHONEBOOK
SET ”.  A  M E N
2 Enter the name, up to 16 characters (see page 71
for character entry).  A M Set N
3 Enter the telephone number, up to 32 digits.  A
M Set N
R To program other items, repeat steps 2 to 3.
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MQuick ScanN
MMonitorNMStartN MCNMDNMENMSetNMFaxN
MStopNMPhonebookN
MLowerN Station keys
MMenuN  
						

							4MMenu N
Note:
R A hyphen or a space entered in a telephone number
counts as 2 digits.
6.2.3 Editing a stored item
1 MPhonebook N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
item.  A M Menu N A  M G N
3 Edit the name if necessary.  A M Set N
4 Edit the telephone number if necessary.  A M Set N
A  M Stop N
6.2.4 Erasing a stored item
1 MPhonebook N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
item.  A M Menu N A  M B N
R To cancel erasing, press  MStop N.
3 MSet N A  M Stop N
6.3 Sending a fax using one-touch
dial feature and phonebook
Before using this feature, store the desired names and
telephone numbers into the one-touch dial feature and
phonebook (page 42).
R Make sure that the  MFax N light is ON.
6.3.1 Using the scanner glass
1 Set the original (page 19).
2 If necessary, change the resolution (page  41) and the
contrast (page 41).
3 Enter the fax number.
Using station 1-3:
Press the desired station key.
Using station 4-6:
Press  MLower N, then press the desired station key.
Using phonebook:
Press  MPhonebook N, then press  MC N or  MD N
repeatedly to display the desired item.
R To send a single page, go to step 6.
R To send multiple pages, go to the next step.
4 Press  MQuick Scan N to scan the document into
memory.
5 Place the next page.  A M Set N
R To send more pages, repeat this step.
6 MStart N
To search for a name by initial
Example: “ LISA”
1. MPhonebook N
2. Press  MC N or  MD N to initiate the phonebook.
3. Press  M5 N repeatedly to display any name with the
initial  “L ” (see page 71 for character entry).
R To search for symbols, press  MG N.
4. Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display  “LISA ”.
R To stop the search, press  MStop N.
Fax auto redial
If the line is busy or if there is no answer, the unit will
automatically redial the number 1 time.
Note:
R To stop sending, see page 72.
6.3.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1 Set the original (page 20).
2 If necessary, change the resolution (page  41) and the
contrast (page 41).
3 Enter the fax number using one-touch dial or
phonebook.
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							4MStart N6.4 Broadcast transmission
You can send the same document to multiple parties (up
to 20). To use this feature, store the fax numbers into
broadcast memory as follows.
Broadcast:  Store items using one-touch dial or
phonebook (page 42).
Manual broadcast:  Store items using one-touch dial or
phonebook (page 42 ). You can also use the dial keypad
to store items manually.
Your programmed items will remain in the broadcast
memory, allowing frequent re-use.
R The broadcast function utilizes station 1-2. The
one-touch dial function will be canceled.
R Make sure that the  MFax N light is ON.
6.4.1 Programming items into the broadcast
memory
1 Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “PHONEBOOK
SET ”.
2 Select the desired broadcast key.
For BROADCAST:
1. MBroadcast N
2. Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to select
“ BROADCAST ”.
For MANUAL BROADCAST:
1. MManual Broad N
2. Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to select  “MANUAL
BROAD ”.
3 MSet N
4 Program items.
Using station 1-3:
Press the desired station key.
Using station 4-6:
Press  MLower N, then press the desired station key.
Using phonebook:
Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
item.  A M Set N
Using the dial keypad (only for manual broad):
Enter the fax number.  A M Set N
R The number in brackets indicates the number of
registered items.
R To program other items, repeat this step (up to 20
items).
R If you have programmed the wrong item, press
M Stop N to erase the item.
5 MSet N
R To program another broadcast key, repeat steps
2 to 5.
6 MStop N
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							6.4.2 Adding a new item into the broadcast
memory
1 MPhonebook N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
broadcast memory location ( “ ” or
“  ”).  A  M Menu N A  M G N
3 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the item you
want to add.  A M Set N
R To add other items, repeat this step (up to 20
items).
4 MStop N
Note:
R When adding new items to the MANUAL
BROADCAST memory, you can only select stored
items.
6.4.3 Erasing a stored item from the
broadcast memory
1 MPhonebook N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
broadcast memory location ( “ ” or
“  ”).  A  M Menu N A  M B N
3 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the item you
want to erase.
R To cancel erasing, press  MStop N.
4 MSet N A  M Set N A  M Stop N
6.4.4 Sending the same document to
pre-programmed parties
To send the same document using the scanner glass
1. Set the original (page 19).
2. If necessary, change the resolution (page  41) and the
contrast (page 41).
3. Press  MBroadcast N or  MManual Broad N.
R To send a single page, go to step 5.
R To send multiple pages, go to the next step.
4. Place the next page.  A M Set N
R To send more pages, repeat this step.
5. MStart N
Note:
R To stop sending, see page 72.
R If you select  “FINE ”,  “SUPER FINE ” or  “PHOTO ”
resolution, the number of pages that the unit can
send will decrease.
R If the document exceeds the memory capacity,
sending will be canceled.
R If a party is busy or does not answer, it will be skipped
and redialed later 1 time.
R After transmission, the unit will automatically print a
report ( broadcast sending report ).
To send the same document using the automatic
document feeder
1. Set the original (page 20).
2. If necessary, change the resolution (page  41) and the
contrast (page 41).
3. Press  MBroadcast N or  MManual Broad N.456. Fax (KX-MB2030 only) 
						

							6.5 Sending an electronic
document as a fax message from
your computer
You can access the fax function from a Windows
application using Multi-Function Station.
For example, to send a document created from
WordPad, proceed as follows.
1 Open the document you want to send.
2 Select  [Print...]  from the  [File] menu.
R The  [Print]  dialog box will appear.
3 Select the PCFAX unit’s name as the active printer.
4 Click  [Print] .
R The  [Send a Fax]  dialog box will appear.
5Enter the fax number using the keypad display or the
directory.
R To stop the operation, click  [Cancel].
6 [Send]
R The document will be sent through the unit from
your computer.
Note:
R To stop sending, see page 72.
R If the document exceeds the memory capacity of the
unit, sending will be canceled.
R For details, see the help file by selecting  [
] from
Multi-Function Station.
R Click  [Select...]  to change the active unit.
6.6 Receiving a fax automatically
– Auto answer ON
R A4 or letter size recording paper can be used.
6.6.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode
Press  MFax Auto Answer N repeatedly to display  “FAX
ONLY MODE ”.
R The display will show the ring count in FAX ONLY
mode. If you wish to change it, press  MC N or  MD N
repeatedly to display the desired setting, and press
M Set N.
R The  MFax Auto Answer N light turns ON.
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer
all calls and only receive fax documents.
Note:
R The number of rings before a call is answered in FAX
ONLY mode can be changed (feature #210 on
page 57).
If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring service
See page 53.
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							6.7 Receiving a fax manually –
Auto answer OFF
R A4 or letter size recording paper can be used.
R Use this mode with an extension telephone.
6.7.1 Activating TEL mode
Press  MFax Auto Answer N repeatedly to display  “TEL
MODE ”.
R The  MFax Auto Answer N light turns OFF.
Note:
R If you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the unit
will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other
party can then send a fax.
How to receive faxes with an extension telephone
If you have another telephone connected to the  [EXT]
jack or the same line (extension telephone), you can use
the extension telephone to receive faxes.
1. When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset
of the extension telephone.
2. When:
– document reception is required,
– a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
– no sound is heard,
press  MG N M B N M 9 N (default fax activation code)
firmly .
3. Replace the handset.
Note:
R To stop receiving, see page 72.
R To receive fax documents using the extension
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned
ON (feature #434 on page 61) beforehand. The
default setting is ON.
6.8 Using the unit with an
answering machine
6.8.1 Setting up the unit and an answering
machine
1 Connect the answering machine ( A).
R Answering machine is not supplied.
R Remove the stopper ( B) if attached.
2 Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
R This will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3 Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
R We recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, neither
machines will function correctly.
4 Activate the answering machine.
5 Set the unit to the desired receiving mode ( page 46).
R If you set to FAX ONLY mode,  change the ring
count in FAX ONLY mode to “ 5 EXT. TAM”
(feature #210 on page 57).
6 Make sure each of the following is unique:
– the remote access code of the answering machine
– the fax activation code (feature #434 on page 61)
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							– remote access to your phone company’s VoiceMail (if you subscribed)
Note:
R If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will
record voice messages.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will
receive a fax automatically.
R Regarding the remote access code for the answering
machine, see the operating instructions of the
answering machine.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one
call
The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax
document during the same call. Inform the caller of the
following procedure beforehand.
1. The caller calls your unit.
R The answering device will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting
message.
3. The caller presses  MG N M B N M 9 N (pre-selected fax
activation code).
R The unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a
document.
Note:
R To use this feature, make sure remote fax activation
is turned ON (feature #434 on page 61). The fax
activation code can also be changed.
R If there is no room left in the memory of your
answering machine, the unit may not be able to
receive documents. See the operating instructions of
the answering machine and erase unnecessary
messages.
6.9 Junk fax prohibitor
(preventing fax reception from
undesired callers)
If you subscribe to Caller ID service (page 51), this
feature prevents fax reception 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.
Important:
R This feature does not work if you receive faxes
manually.
6.9.1 Activating the junk fax prohibitor
1 Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “JUNK FAX
PROH. ”.  A  M E N
2 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to select  “ON ”.  A
M Set N
3 Press  MStop N to exit.
6.9.2 Storing undesired callers
You can register up to 20 undesired numbers from the
Caller ID list (page 51) if you do not wish to receive
faxes from them.
1 Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “JUNK FAX
PROH. ”.
2 Press  ME N repeatedly to display  “JUNK LIST
SET ”.  A  M Set N
3 Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the party you
do not want to receive faxes from.  A M Set N
4 Press  MStop N 2 times to exit.
To display the junk fax prohibitor list
1. Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “JUNK FAX
PROH. ”.
2. Press  ME N repeatedly to display  “JUNK LIST
DISP. ”.  A  M Set N
3. Press  MC N or  MD N to display the items on the list.
4. Press  MStop N to exit.
To print the junk fax prohibitor list
1. Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “JUNK FAX
PROH. ”.
2. Press  ME N repeatedly to display  “JUNK LIST
PRINT ”.  A  M Set N
3. Press  MStop N to exit.
To erase an item from the junk fax prohibitor list
1. Press  MMenu N repeatedly to display  “JUNK FAX
PROH. ”.
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							2.Press  ME N repeatedly to display  “JUNK LIST
DISP. ”.  A  M Set N
3. Press  MC N or  MD N repeatedly to display the desired
item.  A M F N
R To cancel erasing, press  MStop N, then press
M Menu N.
4. MSet N A  M Menu N
6.10 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:
R Make sure the PC fax setting is set to “ ALWAYS”
or “ CONNECTED ” beforehand (feature #442 on
page 62).
R Make sure the computer setting for the PC fax
reception is set beforehand (feature #443 on
page 24) (LAN connection only).
R Make sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF
beforehand (feature #448 on page 50).
1 Press  MFax Auto Answer N repeatedly to turn the
auto answer setting ON (page 46).
2 Start Multi-Function Station.  A [PC FAX]
3 When a fax call is received, your computer will
receive a document through the unit.
Note:
R 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.
R 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.  A [Receive a Fax]
R If the PC fax setting (feature #442 on page 62)
is activated, the received fax document will be
automatically transferred to the computer.
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							6.11 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:
R Web fax preview will not be activated when using
the unit for the first time. To activate this feature,
set the following:
– “6.11.1  Activating the fax preview mode”,
page 50.
– “6.11.2  Programming the web fax preview
access code”, page 50.
6.11.1 Activating the fax preview mode
1 MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 4NM 8N
2 Press  M1 N to select  “ON ”.
R Press  M0 N to select  “OFF ”.
3 MSet N A  M Menu N
Note:
R If you select  “ON ”, the PC fax setting (feature #442
on page 62) will be deactivated.
6.11.2 Programming the web fax preview
access code
1 MMenu N A  M B NM4NM 5NM 0N A  M Set N
2 Enter the password (feature #155 on page 56).
A  M Set N
3 Enter the web fax preview access code, up to 8
characters, using the English alphabet and numbers
(see page 71 for character entry).
R The following symbols can also be entered.
! @ # $ % ^ & ’ ) ( . – _ { }
4 MSet N A  M Menu N
Note:
R If the web fax preview access code is not
programmed (blank), the web fax preview feature will
not be activated.
6.11.3 Displaying a received fax document on
the web browser
Important:
R Make sure that the unit is idle.
1 Start Multi-Function Station.
2 [Utilities]  A  [Configuration Web Page]  A
[Device Configuration]
3 Type  “root”  as the user name, then enter the
password (feature #155 on page 56).  A [OK]
4 Select the  [WEB FAX PREVIEW]  tab.
5Enter the web fax preview access code (feature #450
on page 50).  A [Submit]
R A list of the received fax documents will be
displayed.
6 Click the desired icon to preview, print or save a fax
document.
R While previewing the document, you can
manipulate the fax document (Example: enlarge,
rotate etc.).
7 Close the web browser.
Note:
R The display speed depends on the contents and size
of the document.
R 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.
R 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 “
”.
R 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 “
”.
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