Panasonic Multi-Function Printer Kx Mb3010 Kx Mb3020 Operating Instructions

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6Hold the left cover release lever (9), and then pull 
open the left cover (j).7Install the drum and toner unit (l) by holding the 
center handle.
LMake sure that the arrows (m) match to install 
the drum and toner unit correctly.
8Close the left cover.
When to replace the toner cartridge and the drum 
cartridge
When the display shows the following, replace the toner 
cartridge. Caution:
LDuring or immediately after printing, 
the fuser unit (k) gets hot. Wait until 
the fuser unit cools down.
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–“TONER EMPTY”
Note:
LTo check the drum life and quality, please print the 
printer test list (page 98) and refer to page 100 for 
information on the drum life. If printing quality is still 
poor or “REPLACE DRUM CHANGE SUPPLIES” 
appears on the display, replace the toner cartridge 
and drum cartridge.
LTo ensure that the unit operates properly, we 
recommend the use of Panasonic toner cartridge 
and drum cartridge. See page 7 for accessory 
information.
LSee page 100 for information on toner life and drum 
life.
Cleaning the drum cartridge
Important:
LIf the groove of the drum cartridge is dirty, lines 
or dirty patterns may appear on printed sheets. 
Be sure to remove any toner remaining on the 
inside of the drum cartridge to maintain the print 
quality.
LA cleaner for the drum cartridge is supplied with the 
replacement toner cartridge. If you replace only the 
toner cartridge, clean the drum cartridge using the 
cleaner.
LInsert the cleaner (n) into the left groove (o) and 
move it from side to side at least 3 times to clean the 
inside of the drum cartridge. Repeat this for the right 
groove (p).Note:
LBe sure to clean all the way to the edge of each 
groove.
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 57). The toner 
cartridge will last approximately 20 % longer. This 
feature may lower the print quality.
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1.6 Recording paper
The standard input tray unit can hold:
– Up to 520 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
– Up to 470 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper.
– Up to 410 sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper.
– Up to 100 sheets of 105 g/m2 (28 lb) paper.
– Up to 25 transparencies.*1
– Up to 25 labels.*1
*1 Only when using the unit as a printer. See page 28 
for details.
LPlease refer to page 99 for information on recording 
paper.
LThe unit is set for printing letter-size plain paper 
by default.
–To use A4 or legal-size paper, change the 
recording paper size setting (feature #380 on 
page 57).
–To use thin or thick paper, change the 
recording paper type setting (feature #383 on 
page 57).
1Pull the standard input tray (1) until it clicks into 
place, then pull it completely out, lifting the front part 
of the tray.
2Before loading a stack of paper, fan the paper to 
prevent paper jams.
3Pinch the right side of the recording paper guide 
(2), then slide it to match the paper size mark.
Pinch the front and back recording paper guides (3) 
at the same time, then slide them together to match 
the paper size mark.
4Load the paper, print-side up (4).
Important:
LPush down to lock the plate (5) in the 
standard input tray, if it has come up.
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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help LMake sure that the recording paper guides (6) 
are at the paper size mark and the recording 
paper is under the paper limit mark (7). The 
paper should not be loaded over the tab (8).
5Insert the standard input tray into the unit, lifting the 
front part of the tray. Then push it completely into the 
unit.
Note:
LIf the paper is not loaded correctly, re-adjust the 
paper guides, or the paper may jam.
LIf the standard input tray does not close, the plate in 
the standard input tray may not be in the locked 
position. Push the paper down and make sure that 
the paper is lying flat in the standard input tray.
Caution for the standard input tray
LDo not drop the standard input tray.
LHold the standard input tray with both hands 
when removing or installing. The standard input 
tray weighs approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lb) when 
fully loaded with recording paper.
Do not touch the plate (9) on the left side of the 
standard input tray.
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Approx. 4.8 kg (10.6 lb)
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2 Preparatio n 2For a ssistanc e, plea se visit http://www.p ana sonic.co m/he lp
Con nections  an d  Setup
2.1 Connections
Caution:
LWhen you operate this product, the power outlet 
should be near the product and easily 
accessible.
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
*1 KX-MB3020 onlyNote:
LDo not place any objects within the following 
distance:
– Left side (8): 40 cm (15
3/4 inches)
– Right side (9) and back side (j): 10 cm (4 
inches)
LIf any other device is connected to the same 
telephone line, this unit may disturb the network 
condition of the device (KX-MB3020 only).
LA telephone handset cannot be connected directly to 
this unit. To talk to the other party, please connect an 
extension telephone (KX-MB3020 only).
Using surge protectors
LThe warranty does not cover damage due to power 
line surges or lightning. For additional protection, we 
recommend using a surge protector (k).
Using network router/network hub
LWe recommend using network routers/network hubs 
(6) under secure network environments. Consult 
your network administrator for firewall settings, etc.
LThe warranty does not cover damage due to security 
problems or any disadvantages relating to it. 
If the unit shares a single telephone line with a DSL 
service (KX-MB3020 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 (l) 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-MB3020. 1Power cord
LConnect to a power outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz).
2Telephone line cord
*1
LConnect to a single telephone line jack (RJ11).
3[EXT] jack*1
LYou can connect an answering machine or an 
extension telephone. Remove the stopper if 
attached.
4Answering machine (not supplied)
*1
5To the internet
6Network router/Network hub (not supplied)
LAlso connect networked computers.
7LAN cable (not supplied)
LTo assure continued emission limit compliance, 
use only shielded LAN cable (category 5 straight 
cable).
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE USB 
CONNECTION
LDO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A 
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE UNTIL 
PROMPTED BY THE MULTI-FUNCTION 
STATION (page 23).
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2.2 Turning the power switch ON
Turn the power switch to the ON position (1).
2.3 Dialing mode (KX-MB3020 
only)
If you cannot dial (page 41), change this setting 
according to your telephone line service.
1{Menu}
2Press {#}{1}{2}{0} to display “DIALING MODE”.
3Press {1} or {2} to select the desired setting.
{1} “PULSE”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
{2} “TONE” (default): For tone dial service.
4{Set}
5Press {Menu} to exit.
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2.4 Selecting the operation mode 
(Scan/Copy) (Fax: KX-MB3020 
only)
You can select the desired mode by pressing one of the 
following buttons.
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
–{Scan}: Select this mode when using the unit as a 
scanner (page 30).
–{Copy}: Select this mode when using the unit as a 
copier (page 34).
–{Fax} (KX-MB3020 only): Select this mode when 
using the unit as a fax machine (page 41).
Note:
LThe default operation mode is the copy mode.
LYou can change the default operation mode (feature 
#463 on page 57) and the timer before returning to 
the default operation mode (feature #464 on page 
57) (KX-MB3020 only).
Do cumen t Requ iremen ts
2.5 Setting the original
2.5.1 Using the scanner glass
1
Open the document cover (1).
2Place the document FACE DOWN on the scanner 
glass (2), aligning the top left of the document with 
the corner to which the m mark points.
3Close the document cover.
Note:
LConfirm that there are no documents in the 
automatic document feeder.
LPlace the original onto the scanner glass gently. To 
avoid malfunction, do not press down too firmly.
LIf the original is a thick book, do not close the 
document cover.
LConfirm that any ink, paste or correction fluid has 
dried completely.
LEffective scanning area is as follows:
Effective scanning area
LShaded area will be scanned.
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208 mm
(8 3/16)
348
 mm
(13 11/16)
4 mm
 (5/32)4 mm
 (5/32)
 4 mm
 (5/32)
 4 mm
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2.5.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1
Insert the document (up to 50 pages) FACE UP into 
the feeder until a single beep is heard.
2Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to fit 
the actual size of the document.
Note:
LConfirm that there are no documents on the scanner 
glass.
LConfirm that any ink, paste or correction fluid has 
dried completely.
LRemove clips, staples or other fasteners.
LDo 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
LThe total height of the documents when laid flat, 
must be less than 5 mm (
3/16). If the documents 
exceed the capacity of the automatic document 
feeder, they may fall or cause a jam in the feeder.
LTo 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.
LDo 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.
LAvailable document size, document weight and 
effective scanning area are as follows:Minimum document size
Maximum document size
Effective scanning area
LShaded area will be scanned.
LWhen using the unit as a scanner (page 30, 32), 
the effective scanning length depends on the 
selected paper size.
Document weight
LSingle sheet:
45 g/m
2 to 90 g/m2 (12 lb to 24 lb)
LMultiple sheets:
60 g/m
2 to 80 g/m2 (16 lb to 21 lb)
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128 mm
(5)
128 mm
(5)
600 mm
(23 
5/8) 
216 mm
(8 1/2)
216 mm (8 1/2)
208 mm (8 3/16)
 4 mm (5/32) 4 mm (5/32)
 4 mm (5/32)
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Help
2.6 Help function (KX-MB3020 
only)
The unit contains helpful information, which can be 
printed for reference.
–“BASIC SETTINGS”
–“FEATURE LIST”
–“DIRECTORY”
–“FAX SND/RCV”
–“COPIER”
–“Q and A”
–“ERRORS”
–“REPORTS”
–“CALLER ID”
1Press {Menu} repeatedly to display “HELP”.
2Press {} repeatedly to display the desired 
item. i {Set}
3Press {Menu} to exit.
Vol um e
2.7 Adjusting the volume (KX-
MB3020 only)
Important:
LBefore adjusting the volume, set the operation 
mode to fax mode. If the {Fax} light is OFF, turn it 
ON by pressing {Fax}.
Ringer volume
While the unit is idle, press {V} or {^}.
LThe ringer volume can only be adjusted if there are 
no documents in the document entrance.
To turn the ringer OFF
Press {V} repeatedly to display “RINGER OFF= OK?”. 
i {Set}
LThe unit will not ring.
LTo turn the ringer back ON, press {^}.
Monitor volume
While using the monitor, press {V} or {^}.
{Set} {Menu}
{}
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Initial P rogramming
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-MB3020.
1{Menu} i {#}{1}{0}{1} i {Set}
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01/D:01/Y:09
TIME: 12:00AM
2Enter the current month/date/year/hour/minute by 
selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 10, 2009 10:15 PM (12 hour 
clock format)
1.Press {0}{8} {1}{0} {0}{9} {1}{0} {1}{5}.
M:|
08/D:10/Y:09
TIME: 10:15AM
2.Press {*} repeatedly to select “PM”.
3{Set}
4Press {Menu} to exit.
Note:
LTo check the current date and time setting, press 
{Fax} to temporarily change the unit to the fax mode 
(KX-MB3020 only).
LYour unit’s date and time will be used as the header 
information for the following:
– When sending as an attached file to email 
destination directly from this unit (Scan to email 
address) (page 31).
– When sending faxes (page 41) (KX-MB3020 
only).
LIf 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 {} to move the cursor to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction.
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service (KX-
MB3020 only)
The date and time will be automatically set according to 
the received caller information.LIf the time has not previously been set, Caller ID will 
not adjust the clock.
LYou can turn this feature OFF (feature #226 on page 
56).
{Set} {Menu}
{} {Fax}