Panasonic Multi-Function Printer Kx Mb3010 Kx Mb3020 Operating Instructions

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2.9 Your logo (KX-MB3020 only)
You can program your logo (name, company name, etc.) 
so that it appears on the top of each page sent.
1{Menu} i {#}{1}{0}{2} i {Set}
LOGO=|
2Enter your logo, up to 30 characters (see page 72 for 
character entry). i {Set}
3Press {Menu} to exit.
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the incorrect 
character, and make the correction.
LTo erase all characters, press and hold {Stop}.
2.10 Your fax number (KX-
MB3020 only)
You can program your fax number so that it appears on 
the top of each page sent.
1{Menu} i {#}{1}{0}{3} i {Set}
NO.=|
2Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits.
LTo enter a “+”, press {*}.
LTo enter a space, press {#}.
LTo enter a hyphen, press {Flash}.
LTo erase a number, press {Stop}.
3{Set}
4Press {Menu} to exit.
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction.
LTo erase all numbers, press and hold {Stop}.
{Set} {Menu}
{}{Stop}
{Set} {Menu}
{}{Stop}
{Flash} 
						

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2.11 Configuring the unit to 
access the LAN
You can print documents, scan documents, receive 
faxes or send faxes (KX-MB3020 only) using a computer 
on the LAN. To enable these features, you need to set 
the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the 
unit.
Important:
LConsult 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.
1After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and the 
computer, turn the power switch ON.
LThe IP address, subnet mask, and default 
gateway will be set automatically.
2Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that 
you want to use it with. See page 23 for details.
Note:
LYou 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{Menu}
2Press {#}{5}{0}{0} to display “DHCP”.
3Press {0} to select “DISABLED”. i {Set}
4Set each item.
For the IP address:
1.Press {5}{0}{1} to display “IP ADDRESS”.
2.{Set} i Enter the IP address of the unit. i 
{Set}
For the subnet mask:
1.Press {5}{0}{2} to display “SUBNET MASK”.2.{Set} i Enter the subnet mask of the network. 
i {Set}
For the default gateway:
1.Press {5}{0}{3} to display “DEFAULT 
GATEWAY”.
2.{Set} i Enter the default gateway of the 
network. i {Set}
5Press {Menu} to exit.
6Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that 
you want to use it with. See page 23 for details.
To correct a mistake in the IP address, subnet mask, 
or default gateway
Press {} to move the cursor to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction.
2.11.3 Setting the computer for PC fax 
reception (KX-MB3020 only)
You need to select the computer that will be used for 
receiving faxes.
Important:
LMake sure the PC fax setting is turned ON 
beforehand (feature #442 on page 62).
LMake sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF 
beforehand (feature #448 on page 50).
1{Menu} i {#}{4}{4}{3} i {Set}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
computer. i {Set}
3Press {Menu} to exit.
Note:
LIf 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.
LTo select the desired computer easily, change the PC 
name beforehand (page 25). 
						

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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 and thick paper, 
transparencies and labels
– 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®, USB 
connection only)
– Storing, editing or erasing items in directories using 
your computer (KX-MB3020 only)
– Programming the features using your computer
– Sending, receiving fax documents using your 
computer (KX-MB3020 only)
To use Multi-Function Station on your computer, the 
following are required:
Operating System:
Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 
XP/Windows Vista
CPU:
Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: Pentium
® y 
or higher processor
Windows XP: Pentium z or higher processor
Windows Vista: Pentium 4 or higher processor
RAM:
Windows 98/Windows Me: 64 MB (128 MB or more 
recommended)
Windows 2000/Windows XP: 128 MB (256 MB or more 
recommended)
Windows Vista: 512 MB (1,024 MB or more 
recommended)
Other Hardware:
CD-ROM drive
Hard disk drive with at least 150 MB of available space
USB interface
LAN interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Other:
Internet Explorer
® 5.0 or later
Warning:
LTo 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).
LTo protect the unit, use only shielded USB cable in 
areas where thunderstorms occur.
Note:
LA 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
LInstall 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.
LThe screenshots shown in these instructions are 
for Windows XP and are included for reference 
only.
LThe screenshots shown in these instructions 
may differ slightly from those of the actual 
product.
LSoftware features and appearance are subject to 
change without notice.
LIf you are using KX-MB200/KX-MB700/KX-
FLB880 series, see page 88.
1Start Windows and exit all other applications.
LFor Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 
Vista users, you must be logged in as an 
administrator in order to install Multi-Function 
Station.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM 
drive.
LIf the [Select Language] dialog box appears, 
select the language that you want to use with this 
software. Click [OK].
LIf 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]
LThe installation will start automatically.
4When the setup program starts, follow the on-screen 
instructions.
LReadiris OCR software (page 31) and Device 
Monitor (page 73) will also be installed.
5The [Connect Type] dialog box appears.
For USB connection:
1.[Connect directly with a USB cable.] i [Next]
LThe [Connect Device] dialog box will appear. 
						

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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 2.Connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable 
(1), then click [Next].
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
LIf the unit is connected to your computer, the 
model name will be automatically detected.
LYou can change the name of the unit if necessary.
3.Click [Install], then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
LThe files will be copied to your computer.
For LAN connection:
1.[Connect via the Network.] i [Next]
LThe [Select a Network Device] dialog box will 
appear.
2.Check [Select in the searched list] and select the 
unit from the list.
LIf 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]
LYou can change the name of the unit if necessary.
4.Click [Install], then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
LThe files will be copied to your computer.
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.
LAdobe
® Reader® is required to view the 
operating instructions.
Note:
LIf 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.
LIf you install the operating instructions, you can view 
it anytime by clicking [o] 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] i [Add Multi-Function Station 
Driver]. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
LYou 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.
For Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista 
users, 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] i [Modify Utilities]. Then follow the on-
screen instructions.
To uninstall the software
For Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista 
users, you must be logged in as an administrator in order 
to uninstall Multi-Function Station.
[Start] i [All Programs] or [Programs] i 
[Panasonic] i the unit’s name i [Uninstall]. Then 
follow the on-screen instructions. Important notice
If you use Windows XP or Windows Vista, 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:
LFor Windows XP users
“The software you are installing for this hardware 
has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its 
compatibility with Windows XP.”
LFor Windows Vista users
“Would you like to install this device software?”
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2.13 Starting Multi-Function 
Station
[Start] i [All Programs] or [Programs] i 
[Panasonic] i the unit’s name i [Multi-Function 
Station]
LMulti-Function Station will appear.
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
[Scan] (page 32)
LTo scan and display the scanned images.
LTo scan and create an image file.
LTo scan and send by email.
LTo scan and convert an image into editable text data.
[PC FAX] (KX-MB3020 only)
LTo send a document created on the computer as a 
fax message (page 46).
LTo display a fax document received on the computer 
(page 49).
[Remote Control] (page 72)
LTo program the features.
LTo store, edit or erase items in directories.
*1
LTo view items in the journal report or Caller ID list.*1
LTo store caller information into directories.*1
LTo store or erase items for broadcast transmission.*1
*1 KX-MB3020 only
[Utilities]
LTo start Multi-Function Viewer (page 32).
LTo start Device Monitor (page 73).
LTo start OCR application (page 31).
LTo start the configuration web page (page 54, 73) 
(LAN connection only).
[Settings] (page 25)
LTo change the general settings.
LTo change the settings for scanning.
[o]
LFor detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station.
LTo view operating instructions.
[p]
LTo display usage tips.[n]
LTo display information about Multi-Function Station.
Note:
LYou can confirm if the unit is connected to your 
computer by using Device Monitor (page 73).
LComputer 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. i 
[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:
LAssign a unique name for the [PC name] to avoid 
overlapping, or the scanned image may be sent to an 
undesired 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 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000:
1.[Start] i [Settings] i [Control Panel] i 
[Internet Options] i [Programs] i [E-mail]
2.Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software 
such as [Outlook Express], etc. i [OK]
For Windows XP:
1.[Start] i [Control Panel] i [Internet 
Options] i [Programs] i [E-mail] 
						

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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 2.Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software 
such as [Outlook Express], etc. i [OK]
For Windows Vista:
1.[Start] i [Control Panel] i [Internet 
Options] i [Programs] i [Set programs] i 
[Set program access and computer defaults]
LIf 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]. i [OK] 
						

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3 Printer Printer
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.
1Open the document you want to print.
2Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
LThe [Print] dialog box will appear.
For details about the [Print] dialog box, click 
[?], then click the desired item.
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
Note:
LFor Microsoft PowerPoint
®, select [Color] or 
remove the check next to [Grayscale] in the 
print dialog so that colored text will be printed in 
grayscale.
3Select the unit’s name as the active printer.
LIf you have changed the name of the unit when 
installing, select that name from the list.
LTo change the printer settings, proceed as 
follows.
For Windows 98/Windows Me:
Click [Properties], then click the desired tab. 
Change the printer settings, then click [OK].
For Windows 2000:
Click the desired tab and change the printer 
settings.
For Windows XP/Windows Vista:
Click [Preferences], then click the desired tab. 
Change the printer settings, then click [OK].
4Click [Print] or [OK].
LThe unit will start printing.
Note:
LTo stop printing from the unit, see page 73.
LTo load paper, see page 13.
LFor details about the paper specifications, see page 
99.
LIf a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor (page 
73) 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, duplex, 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:
LSelect the desired media type on the [Basic] tab 
according to the recording paper.
LWhen printing from a computer, the printer 
properties setting overrides the following unit’s 
programming features:
– Media type setting (feature #383 on page 57)
– Toner save setting (feature #482 on page 57)
3.1.1 Duplex printing
For example, to print from WordPad, proceed as follows.
LPlain paper and thin paper can be used.
1Open the document you want to print.
2Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
3Select the unit’s name as the active printer.
LFor Windows 2000 users, go to step 5.
4For Windows 98/Windows Me:
[Properties]
For Windows XP/Windows Vista:
[Preferences]
5Click the [Basic] tab.
6Select the desired duplex layout. i [OK]
LSelect [None] to deactivate this feature.
LYou can also change the duplex margin.
Recording paper typeMedia type
Plain paper
75 g/m
2 to 90 g/m2
(20 lb to 24 lb)[Plain Paper]
Thin paper
64 g/m
2 to 75 g/m2
(17 lb to 20 lb)[Thin Paper]
Thick paper
90 g/m
2 to 165 g/m2
(24 lb to 44 lb)[Thick Paper]
Transparency[Transparency]
Label[Label] 
						

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7Click [Print] or [OK].
3.1.2 Printing on special media
You can print not only on plain paper but also on special 
media (transparencies / labels).
LPlease refer to page 99 for information on recording 
paper.
LTo load paper, see page 13.
To print on transparencies
Use transparencies designed for laser printing.
We recommend the following:
3M
® CG3300/CG5000
LDo not stack more than 25 transparencies at a 
time.
LAfter printing, place transparencies on a flat 
surface to cool and to prevent them from curling.
LDo not re-use transparencies that have already been 
fed through the unit. This includes transparencies 
that have been fed through and ejected without being 
printed on.
LSome types of transparencies have instructions 
recommending which side to print on. If the print 
quality is poor, try printing on the other side of a new 
transparency.
To print on labels
Use labels designed for laser printing. We recommend 
the following:
Aver y
®
5160/5161/5162/5163/5164/5165/5167/5168
XEROX
®
LWH100/LWH110/LWH120/LWH130/LWH140
LMake sure the print side is FACE UP when 
loading the labels.
LDo not stack more than 25 labels at a time.
LDo 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.
– Labels that do not completely cover the backing 
sheet as follows:
3.2 Printing a received email 
attachment automatically (LAN 
connection only)
If you configure the POP server settings beforehand, the 
unit will automatically print files attached to an email that 
are sent from a compatible unit via the Internet (scan to 
email print). This is useful if you want to print only 
attached files, without checking your emails.
Important:
LThe unit does not print email messages.
LThe unit will only print attached files sent from a 
compatible unit, which can send emails directly 
(without using a computer).
LThe attachment file formats that can be printed 
are as follows:
–TIFF
– JPEG
– PDF (Image type only. Such as files scanned 
from the unit, or scanned from the computer 
using Multi-Function Viewer.)
LReceived emails and the attached files will be 
deleted automatically after printing.
A Send from a compatible multi-function unit (Example: 
“4.1.5 Scan to email address (LAN connection only)”, 
page 31)
B Email is sent via the Internet (email server)
C Receiving unit prints attached files
1Start Multi-Function Station.
2[Utilities] i [Configuration Web Page] i 
[Network Configuration]
3Type “root” as the user name, then enter the 
password (feature #155 on page 56). i [OK]
4Click the [SCAN TO EMAIL PRINT] tab.
5Set each item.
To activate this feature:
Select [ENABLED] next to [SCAN TO EMAIL 
PRINT]. i [Submit]
To set the email server information:
1.Click [Edit] next to [EMAIL SERVER].
2.Enter the email server and POP server 
information. i [Submit]
6Close the web browser.
AB C 
						

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Note:
LThis feature can be programmed only through the 
web browser interface (page 54).
LTo view the recent scan to email print information, 
click [List] next to [EMAIL PRINT LOG] (page 71).
LIf the attached file is too large or is in an unsupported 
format, it will not be printed properly.
LYou can change the email checking interval (page 
70) or header print setting (page 71).
LConsult your service provider or network 
administrator for details. 
						

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4 Sca nner Sca nner
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 email destination from 
your computer (Email)
– Using OCR software (OCR)
– Sending as an attached file to email destination 
directly from this unit (Email address)
– Sending to an FTP server (FTP)
Note:
LYou can set the desired scan mode for push scan 
beforehand (feature #493 on page 66).
LWhen scanning a document, we recommend using 
the scanner glass rather than the automatic 
document feeder for better results.
LDo not open the document cover when scanning a 
document with the automatic document feeder.
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
4.1.1 Scan to Multi-Function Viewer
1
Set the original (page 17).
2{Scan}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “VIEWER”. i 
{Set}
4For USB connection:
Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “USB HOST”. 
i {Set}For LAN connection:
Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the computer to 
which you want to send the scanned image. i 
{Set}
5If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press 
{>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the 
desired setting. i {Set}
6{Start}
LThe 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 file will start.
Note:
LTo stop scanning, see page 73.
LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP or PDF 
formats.
LThe scanned image will be automatically saved in the 
folder selected in the [Settings] window (page 25).
4.1.2 Scan to save as a file
1
Set the original (page 17).
2{Scan}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “FILE”. i 
{Set}
4For USB connection:
Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “USB HOST”. 
i {Set}
For LAN connection:
Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the computer to 
which you want to send the scanned image. i 
{Set}
5If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press 
{>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the 
desired setting. i {Set}
6{Start}
LThe scanned image will be automatically saved 
in the folder selected in the [Settings] window. 
To change the folder, see page 25.
Note:
LTo stop scanning, see page 73.
LYou 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.
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Scan}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “EMAIL”. i 
{Set}
{Set}{V}{^}{>}
{Scan}
{Stop} {Lower} Station keys{Start}