Panasonic Multi-Function Printer Kx Mb3010 Kx Mb3020 Operating Instructions

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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 email software will automatically start and 
the scanned image will be attached to a new 
email message.
Note:
LTo select the default email software, see page 25.
LTo stop scanning, see page 73.
LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or PDF 
formats.
LThe scanned image will be automatically saved in the 
folder selected in the [Settings] window (page 25).
4.1.4 Scan to OCR
With OCR software, you can convert an image into text 
data that can be edited with word processing software. 
Readiris OCR software can be installed when installing 
Multi-Function Station.
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Scan}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “OCR”. 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 OCR 
window after scanning.
Note:
LTo stop scanning, see page 73.
LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or BMP 
formats.
LFor detailed instructions about OCR, select [Help].
LThe scanned image will be automatically saved in the 
folder selected in the [Settings] window (page 25).
4.1.5 Scan to email address (LAN 
connection only)
You can send the scanned image as an attachment 
without using email software.
Important:
LProgram the email server, SMTP server settings 
(page 66) and the email destinations (page 66) 
beforehand.
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Scan}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “EMAIL 
ADDRESS”. i {Set}
4Enter the destination email address.
Using station 1–5 (KX-MB3020 only):
Press the desired station key.
Using station 6–10 (KX-MB3020 only):
Press {Lower}, then press the desired station key.
Using navigator key:
Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
destination.
Using dial keypad:
Press {Set}, then enter the email address using the 
dial keypad (page 72).
5{Set}
6If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press 
{>}, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the 
desired setting. i {Set}
7{Start}
LThe scanned image will be sent as an email 
attachment directly from this unit.
Note:
LTo stop scanning, see page 73.
LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or PDF 
formats.
LYou can search for an email address by initial.
Example: “LISA”
1.Perform steps 1 to 3 on “4.1.5 Scan to email 
address (LAN connection only)”, page 31.
2.Press {5} repeatedly to display any name with 
the initial “L” (see page 72 for character entry).
LTo search for symbols, press {*}.
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display “LISA”.
LTo stop the search, press {Stop}.
LYou can easily send scanned image to the desired 
destinations using station keys (KX-MB3020 only). 
To use this feature, register email addresses to 
station keys beforehand (page 66).
1.Set the original (page 17). 
						

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2.{Scan}
3. Using station 1–5:
Press the desired station key.
Using station 6–10:
Press {Lower}, then press the desired station 
key.
4.{Set} i {Start}
4.1.6 Scan to FTP server (LAN connection 
only)
You can send the scanned image to a folder on an FTP 
server.
Important:
LProgram the FTP server settings beforehand 
(page 67).
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Scan}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “FTP 
SERVER”. i {Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the destination 
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 selected folder on the FTP server.
Note:
LTo stop scanning, see page 73.
LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or PDF 
formats.
LTo display the scanned image, download the data to 
your computer beforehand.
4.2 Scanning from a computer 
(Pull Scan)
Note:
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.
4.2.1 Using Multi-Function scan 
application
By clicking an application icon, the selected application 
starts automatically after scanning.
1Set the original (page 17).
2Start Multi-Function Station. i [Scan]
3Click the desired application icon.
LWhen you click [Custom], the pre-programmed 
application starts.
LTo cancel scanning while the documents is being 
scanned, click [Cancel].
Note:
LYou can change the scanning settings beforehand for 
each application (page 25).
LWhen you point to an application icon, the scanning 
settings for that application are displayed as a tooltip.
LThe scanned image will be automatically saved in the 
folder selected in the [Settings] window (page 25).
4.2.2 Using Multi-Function Viewer
1
Set the original (page 17).
2Start Multi-Function Station.
3[Utilities] i [Viewer]
L[Multi-Function Viewer] will appear.
4Click the [Scan] icon in the [Multi-Function 
Viewer] window.
LThe unit’s name dialog box will appear.
5If necessary, change the scanning settings on your 
computer.
LTo preview the scanned image, click [Preview]. 
You can drag the frame to specify the scanning 
area. If you change the scan settings, click 
[Preview] to refresh the scanned image.
If you use the automatic document feeder, only 
the first page will be previewed. When you need 
to refresh the scanned image, set the document 
to preview again.
6[Scan]
LIf you preview the scanned image using the 
automatic document feeder in step 5, set the 
document again and click [Scan]. 
						

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LThe scanned image will be displayed in the 
[Multi-Function Viewer] window after 
scanning.
LTo save the scanned image, select [Save As ...] 
from the [File] menu.
LTo cancel scanning while the document is being 
scanned, click [Cancel].
Note:
LYou can display images in applications that support 
TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.
LYou can save images in TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX, 
BMP or PDF formats.
LIf the [Select...] button is displayed in [Ta r g e t  
Device], click [Select...] to select the unit from the 
list, and then click [OK].
The [Select...] button will not be displayed when 
there is only one printer driver installed.
LYou can move, copy and delete a file or page.
4.2.3 Using other applications
Multi-Function Station includes a TWAIN and WIA 
compliant scanner driver. You can also scan using other 
applications that support TWAIN or WIA scanning. For 
scanning example, proceed as follows.
1Set the original (page 17).
2Start an application that supports TWAIN or WIA 
scanning.
3For TWAIN scanning:
Select [Acquire Image...] from the [File] menu.
For WIA scanning:
Select [From Scanner or Camera...] from the 
[File] menu.
LThe unit’s name dialog box will appear.
4If necessary, change the scanning settings on your 
computer. i [Scan]
LThe scanned image will be displayed in the 
application window after scanning.
LTo cancel scanning while the document is being 
scanned, click [Cancel].
Note:
LScanning from WIA compliant applications is only 
available for Windows XP and Windows Vista, and 
only via a USB connection.
LDepending on the application used, the appearance 
may differ slightly.
LIf the [Select...] button is displayed in [Ta r g e t  
Device] when performing TWAIN scanning, click 
[Select...] to select the unit from the list, and then 
click [OK].
The [Select...] button will not be displayed when 
there is only one printer driver installed. 
						

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5 Copier Copy
5.1 Making a copy
5.1.1 Using the scanner glass
* The pictured model is KX-MB3020.
1If the {Copy} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing 
{Copy}.
2Set the original (page 17).
3If necessary, change the resolution and contrast 
according to the type of document.
LTo select the resolution, see page 34.
LTo select the contrast, see page 34.
4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).
5{Start}
LIf the copy input tray prompt (feature #471 on 
page 63) is activated, select the desired 
recording paper size by pressing {V} or {^} 
repeatedly, then press {Start} again.
LThe unit will start copying.
6After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset the 
settings you set in step 3 and 4.
Note:
LTo stop copying, see page 73.
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).
LIf the {Fax Auto Answer} light is ON, the unit can 
receive faxes automatically even when in the copy 
mode (KX-MB3020 only).
To select the resolution
1.Press {Resolution} repeatedly.
–“TEXT/PHOTO”: For both text and photographs.–“TEXT”: For text only.
–“PHOTO”: For photographs, shaded drawings, 
etc.
2.{Set}
Note:
LYou can change the default resolution (feature #461 
on page 63).
To select the contrast
Adjust this setting depending on the darkness or 
lightness of the document. 5 levels (low to high) are 
available.
Press {Contrast} repeatedly. i {Set}
Note:
LYou can hold the previous contrast setting (feature 
#462 on page 57).
{Set}{V}{^} {Copy}
{Contrast}
{Resolution}
{Fax Auto Answer}
{Stop}
{Start} 
						

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5.1.2 Using the automatic document feeder
1
If the {Copy} light is OFF, turn it ON by pressing 
{Copy}.
2Set the original (page 18).
3If necessary, change the resolution and contrast 
according to the type of document.
LTo select the resolution, see page 34.
LTo select the contrast, see page 34.
4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).
5{Start}
LIf the copy input tray prompt (feature #471 on 
page 63) is activated, select the desired 
recording paper size by pressing {V} or {^} 
repeatedly, then press {Start} again.
LThe unit will start copying.
6After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset the 
settings you set in step 3 and 4.
Note:
LTo stop copying, see page 73.
5.2 More copying features
LMake sure that the {Copy} light is ON.
5.2.1 Zoom copy (enlargement / reduction)
1
Set the original (page 17).
2Press {Zoom} repeatedly to select the zoom rate 
that fits the size of your document and recording 
paper.
–“ZOOM  =100%”
*1
–“50%”
–“200%”
*1 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to change the zoom 
rate by 1 % at a time from “25%” to “400%”.
You can also enter the desired percentage 
specifically by using the dial keys.
LAdditional zoom rates can be selected according 
to the recording paper size setting (feature #380 
on page 57 or feature #382 on page 57).
3{Set}
4If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). 
i {Start}
5After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LZoom copy is not available for the following features:
– Quick ID copy feature (page 37)
– Easy repeat feature (page 37)
– Poster feature (page 38)
– N in 1 feature (page 38)
– Separate N in 1 feature (page 39)
– Booklet feature (page 39)
LYou can hold the previous zoom setting (feature #468 
on page 63).
LWhen using the scanner glass, the unit will only 
enlarge the right top corner of the document starting 
from the m mark on the unit.
LWhen using the automatic document feeder, the 
unit will only enlarge the center of the upper part of 
the document. To make an enlarged copy of the 
bottom of the document, turn the document around, 
and then make a copy.
{Start}
{Copy}
{Stop} {V}{^}
Feature #380/#382 
settingAdditional zoom rate
“LETTER”“A4>LTR”
“LGL>LTR”
“A4”“LTR>A4”
“LGL>A4”
“LEGAL”– 
						

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Example: 150 % enlarged copy
Using the scanner glass (1):
Using the automatic document feeder:
Example: 70 % reduced copy
Using the scanner glass (1):
Using the automatic document feeder:
5.2.2 Collate copy
The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as 
the original document pages.
1Set the original (page 17).
2Press {Collate} repeatedly to display “ON”.
3{Set}
4Enter the number of copies (up to 99).
5When using the scanner glass:
1.{Start}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}. Repeat this until you have 
scanned all pages, and then press {Start}.LThe unit will start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Start}
6After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Example: Making 2 copies of a 4-page original 
document
Note:
LThe unit will store the documents into memory while 
collating the copies. If memory becomes full while 
storing, the unit will only print out the stored pages.
LYou can hold the previous collate setting (feature 
#469 on page 63).
Proof set feature
To make 1 set of a collated copy first, press {Collate} 
repeatedly to display “PROOF SET” (step 2 on 
“5.2.2 Collate copy”, page 36). The unit will make 1 set of 
a collated copy and stop temporarily so you can check 
whether the copy was made as you expected. If the copy 
is correct, press {Start} to continue copying.
If the copy is not correct, press {Stop} and start again 
from the beginning.
5.2.3 Duplex copy
You can make 2-sided copies of 1-sided documents.
LA4, letter or legal-size recording paper (plain and 
thin) can be used.
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Duplex}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
binding.
–“LONG EDGE” Original document Enlarged copy
Original document Enlarged copy
Original document Reduced copy
Original document Reduced copy
1
1
Collated pages Uncollated pages
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1 
						

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–“SHORT EDGE”
LSelect “OFF” to deactivate this feature.
4{Set}
5If necessary, enter the number of documents (up to 
99).
6When using the scanner glass:
1.{Start}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}.
LThe unit will start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Start}
7After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LDuplex copy is not available for the quick ID copy 
feature (page 37), easy repeat feature (page 37) or 
poster feature (page 38).
LYou can save the previous duplex setting (feature 
#470 on page 63).
5.2.4 Quick ID copy feature / Easy repeat 
feature (Scanner glass only)
Quick ID copy feature: To copy 2-sided documents 
onto one page.
Easy repeat feature: To copy a single document 
repeatedly onto one page.
Note:
LThe copied documents will not be reduced to fit the 
recording paper, and useful for copying small sized 
documents such as business cards.
1Set the original (page 17).
LTo make a landscape copy, set the original in 
landscape direction. To make a portrait copy, set 
the original in portrait direction.
LThe scanning area changes according to the 
selected setting in step 4. See the following table 
for details. The shaded area will be scanned.
2{Page Layout}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “QUIK ID 
COPY” or “EASY REPEAT”. i {Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the number of 
original documents from “2 in 1”, “4 in 1” or “8 
in 1”. i {Set}
LFor quick ID copy feature, go to the next step.
LFor easy repeat feature, go to step 6.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the page layout 
from “LANDSCAPE” or “PORTRAIT”. i {Set}
6If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).
7Quick ID copy feature:
1.{Start}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}. Repeat this until all the 
documents are scanned.
LThe unit will start copying.
LYou can press {Start} anytime to start 
copying.
Easy repeat feature:
{Start}
8After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
For quick ID copy feature
Original documentPage layout
“2 in 1”“LANDSCAPE”
“PORTRAIT”
“4 in 1”“LANDSCAPE”
“PORTRAIT”
“8 in 1”“LANDSCAPE”
“PORTRAIT” 
						

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For easy repeat feature
Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 63).
5.2.5 Poster feature (Scanner glass only)
You can make copies divided into 4 (“2 × 2”) or 9 (“3 × 
3”) sections to make enlarged copies of the individual 
sections. You can then glue them together to make a 
poster.
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Page Layout}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “POSTER”. i 
{Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “2 × 2” or “3 
× 3”. i {Set}
5If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99). 
i {Start}
6After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 63).
5.2.6 N in 1 feature
You can save paper by copying 2, 4 or 8 pages onto 1 
page. The documents will be reduced to fit the recording 
paper.
1Set the original (page 17).
LTo make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait 
direction. To make a landscape copy, set the 
original in landscape direction.
2{Page Layout}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “N in 1”. i 
{Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the number of 
original documents from “2 in 1”, “4 in 1” or “8 
in 1”. i {Set}
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the layout from 
“PORTRAIT” or “LANDSCAPE”. i {Set}
6If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).
7When using the scanner glass:
1.{Start}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next document on the scanner glass 
and press {Set}. Repeat this until all the 
documents are scanned.
LThe unit will start copying.
LYou can press {Start} anytime to start 
copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Start}
8After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Original documentPage layout
“2 in 1”
“4 in 1”
“8 in 1” 
						

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Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 63).
Separate N in 1 feature (Scanner glass only)
You can separate an N in 1 copied document back into 
its original, separate pages. This feature is available for 
documents created using the “2 in 1” and “4 in 1” 
settings.
1.Set the original (page 17).
2.{Page Layout}
3.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “SEPARATE N 
in 1”. i {Set}
4.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the number of 
original documents from “2 in 1” or “4 in 1”. i 
{Set}
5.Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the page layout 
of the original document from “PORTRAIT” or 
“LANDSCAPE”. i {Set}
6.If necessary, enter the number of documents (up to 
99). i {Start}
7.After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
5.2.7 Booklet feature
You can make copies, and then fold them in half to create 
booklets. The documents will be reduced to fit the 
recording paper.
1Set the original (page 17).
2{Page Layout}
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “BOOKLET”. 
i {Set}
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
binding direction from “LEFT BIND” or “RIGHT 
BIND”. i {Set}
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired 
binding pages.
–“1”: To make a booklet with every 4 documents 
printed as separate blocks.
–“ALL”: To make a booklet with all documents 
printed as 1 block.
6{Set}
7If necessary, enter the number of documents (up to 
99).
LMultiple copies will be collated automatically.
8When using the scanner glass:
1.{Start}
LThe unit will scan 1 page.
2.Place the next page on the scanner glass and 
press {Set}. Repeat this until you have scanned 
all pages.
3. If “1” is selected in step 5, the unit will start 
copying.
LYou can press {Start} anytime to start 
copying.
LFor multiple copies, press {Start} to start 
copying.
If “ALL” is selected in step 5, press {Start} to 
start copying.
When using the automatic document feeder:
{Start}
9After you finish copying, press {Stop} to reset this 
feature.
Note:
LYou can save the previous page layout setting 
(feature #467 on page 63).
5.2.8 Copy reservation
You can make a copy reservation under the following 
conditions:
– while the unit is printing documents from your 
computer.
– while the unit is printing received fax documents (KX-
MB3020 only).
1Set the original (page 17).
Original documentPage layout
“2 in 1”“PORTRAIT”
“LANDSCAPE”
“4 in 1”“PORTRAIT”
“LANDSCAPE”
“8 in 1”“PORTRAIT”
“LANDSCAPE” 
						

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2While “PC PRINTING” or “PRINTING” (KX-
MB3020 only) is displayed, press {Copy}.
3Make necessary settings such as number of copies, 
resolution, zoom features and page layout features. 
i {Start}
L“COPY RESERVED” will be displayed. The unit 
will start copying after the current printing job.