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Panasonic KX-FL511C Operating Instructions Manual

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High Speed Laser Fax
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KX-FL511C
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  • Page 1 High Speed Laser Fax with Copier Function Operating Instructions KX-FL511C Model No. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, please call 1-800-300-4644 or visit us at This model is designed to be www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 2 Location of Controls How to use the operating instructions When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open so that you will find easy reference to the buttons. OPEN...
  • Page 3 Location of controls Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. For a description of each button, see page 8. JUNK FAX PROHIBITOR Keys (Listed in alphabetical order) AUTO ANSWER HANDSET MUTE QUICK SCAN START BROADCAST HELP REDIAL/PAUSE CALL DISPLAY PRINT JUNK FAX PROHIBITOR RESOLUTION CALL DISPLAY SEARCH...
  • Page 4 L Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear. Copyright: L This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. (PCC) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of PCC and its licensee.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or Important safety water. D. If the unit does not work normally by instructions following the operating instructions. When using this unit, basic safety precautions Adjust only controls covered by the should always be followed to reduce the risk of...
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions OTHER INFORMATION: – If you ingest any toner, drink several glasses of water to dilute your stomach L Keep the unit away from electrical noise contents, and seek immediate medical generating devices, such as fluorescent treatment. lamps and motors. –...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction and 1. Table of Contents information........33 Printing the Caller’s list ..... 34 Installation Erasing caller information ....34 Accessories 3.10 Storing caller information....34 Included accessories......7 Accessory information ......8 4. Fax Finding the Controls Sending Faxes Description of buttons......

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Jams Recording paper jam ......58 Document jams - sending....60 Cleaning Cleaning the inside of the unit ..61 9. General Information Printed Reports Reference lists and reports ....64 Specifications Technical data about this product..65 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty ......

  • Page 9: Introduction And Installation

    1. Introduction and Installation 1 Introduction and Installation 1.1 Included accessories Item Part number Quantity Specifications Power cord PFJA1030Z ---------- Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z ---------- Handset PFJXE0805Z ---------- Handset cord PFJA1029Z ---------- Paper stacker PFKS1096Z1 Paper tray PFKS1085Z1 ---------- Drum unit KX-FA84A See page 67.

  • Page 10: Accessory Information

    1.2 Accessory information {HELP} To ensure that the unit operates properly, we L To print a quick reference (page 27). recommend the use of a Panasonic toner {DIRECTORY PROGRAM} cartridge and drum unit. L To store or edit names and telephone numbers (page 31).

  • Page 11: Overview

    1. Introduction and Installation 1.4 Overview 1 Handset 2 Speaker 3 Document guides 4 Paper tray 5 Recording paper entrance 6 Tension plate 7 Paper stacker 8 Document stacker 9 Recording paper exit j Document exit k Front cover l Document entrance *1 The paper stacker and document stacker may not be shown in all illustrations.

  • Page 12: Toner Cartridge And Drum Unit

    1. Introduction and Installation Installation Place the toner cartridge (1) into the drum unit (2) vertically. 1.5 Toner cartridge and drum unit Caution: L Read the following instructions before you begin installation. After you have read them, open the drum unit protection bag. The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum.
  • Page 13 1. Introduction and Installation Make sure that the triangles (1) match, to Install the drum and toner unit (1) by holding install the toner cartridge correctly. the tabs. Lift open the front cover (1), holding OPEN (2). L Do not touch the transfer roller (2). Close the front cover (1) by pushing down on both sides, until locked.

  • Page 14: Paper Tray

    1. Introduction and Installation 1.6 Paper tray 1.7 Paper stacker Insert the paper tray (1) into the slot (2) on the Line up the slots (1) in the paper stacker with back of the unit. the pegs (2) on the bottom of the unit, then insert the two tabs of the paper stacker into the slots on the unit (3).

  • Page 15: Document Stacker

    1. Introduction and Installation 1.8 Document stacker 1.9 Handset cord Pull the document stacker (1) forward gently Connect the handset cord (1). until it clicks into place, then press the centre part of the document stacker (2) to open the extender (3).
  • Page 16 1. Introduction and Installation Pull the tension plate forward (1) and insert the paper, print-side down (2), then push the tension plate (3) back. L The paper should not be over the tabs (4). L If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    2. Preparation 2.1.1 Connections 2 Preparation Connections and Setup 2.1 Selecting the way to Connect to LINE. use your fax machine Depending on your situation, you can select the way you prefer to use your fax machine in Quick Setup feature #00. You can print out the Quick Setup Guide for your assistance.

  • Page 18: Case 1: Fax Only

    2. Preparation 2.2.4 How to setup 2.2 Case 1: FAX ONLY 2.2.1 Your situation You wish to use the fax machine only for fax reception/transmission. 2.2.2 Telephone wiring image in house or office Single telephone line {MENU} {SET} {A}{B} (1 phone number) Fax machine Press {MENU}.

  • Page 19: Case 2A: Distinctive Ring (1 Phone Line With 2 Or More Phone Numbers)

    2. Preparation 2.3.3 Connections for Case 2a 2.3 Case 2a: Distinctive Connect to LINE. Ring (1 phone line with 2 or more phone numbers) 2.3.1 Your situation You wish to use the fax machine and your answering machine in a different room and receive faxes and phone calls automatically.
  • Page 20 2. Preparation Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the following. SELECT A SETUP =DIST. RING [±] Press {SET}. Press {MENU}. L The AUTO ANSWER light is ON. L You cannot change the receiving mode while the Distinctive Ring feature is activated.

  • Page 21: Case 2B: Distinctive Ring (Using With Voice Mail Service)

    2. Preparation 2.4.3 Connections for Case 2b 2.4 Case 2b: Distinctive Connect to LINE. Ring (using with voice mail service) 2.4.1 Your situation You have already subscribed to voice mail service and also wish to receive a fax automatically. You must get another phone number to use for fax besides the current phone number.
  • Page 22 2. Preparation Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the following. SELECT A SETUP =DIST. RING [±] Press {SET}. Press {MENU}. L The AUTO ANSWER light is ON. L You cannot change the receiving mode while the Distinctive Ring feature is activated.

  • Page 23: Case 3: Ext. Tam

    2. Preparation 2.5.4 How to setup 2.5 Case 3: EXT. TAM 2.5.1 Your situation You wish to use the fax machine and your answering machine in the same room. 2.5.2 Telephone wiring image in house or office Single telephone line {MENU} {A}{B} {SET}...
  • Page 24 2. Preparation With the fax machine 1. When the fax machine rings, lift the handset of the fax machine. 2. When: – document reception is required, – a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or – no sound is heard, press {FAX START}.

  • Page 25: Case 4: Tel Only

    2. Preparation 2.6.4 How to setup 2.6 Case 4: TEL ONLY 2.6.1 Your situation You wish to use the fax machine and an extension telephone in a different room. Most incoming calls are phone calls and the fax machine is seldom used for fax reception. 2.6.2 Telephone wiring image in house or office Room...
  • Page 26 2. Preparation – a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or – no sound is heard, press *#9 (pre-selected fax activation code) firmly. 3. Replace the handset. L The fax machine will start reception. Note: L You can change the fax activation code in feature #41 (page 48).

  • Page 27: Case 5: Fax With Pc Modem (One Phone Number)

    2. Preparation 2.7.3 Connections for Case 5 2.7 Case 5: FAX with PC Remove the stopper. MODEM (one phone number) 2.7.1 Your situation You wish to use a computer connected via MODEM and the fax machine on a single telephone line. The fax machine and the computer are in the same room and you do not want the computer to answer incoming calls automatically.
  • Page 28 2. Preparation 2.7.4 How to setup Do not use the fax machine while the message is displayed, or else the PC activities could be disturbed. {A}{B} {SET} Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

  • Page 29: Help Function

    2. Preparation Help Button 2.8 Help function 2.9 Adjusting volume The unit contains helpful information which can be printed for quick reference. Basic settings: How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number. Feature list: How to program the features. Directory: How to store names and numbers in the {A}{B}...

  • Page 30: Date And Time

    2. Preparation L If you select French for the language (feature #48 on page 48), the time is set using a 24 2.10 Date and time hour clock (military time). Example: 15:15 Press {1}{5} {1}{5}. L The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month.

  • Page 31: Your Logo

    2. Preparation Keys Characters 2.11 Your logo K L j The logo can be your company, division or name. M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r T U V t W X Y Z w x <...

  • Page 32: Your Fax Number

    2. Preparation 3. Press {#}. LOGO=B| 2.12 Your fax number 4. Press {5} 3 times. LOGO=Bi| To correct a mistake Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect character, and make the correction. To delete a character {MENU} {STOP} Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the...

  • Page 33: Telephone

    3. Telephone 3 Telephone Automatic Dialing Helpful hints: L You can confirm the stored entries in the 3.1 Storing names and telephone number list (page 64). telephone numbers into Note: L A hyphen or a space entered in a telephone one-touch dial number counts as two digits.

  • Page 34: Editing A Stored Entry

    3. Telephone Helpful hints: Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the L You can confirm the stored entries in the desired entry. telephone number list (page 64). Press {DIRECTORY PROGRAM}. Note: Press {#}. L If “SPACE= 5 DIRS.” is displayed, you can L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}.

  • Page 35: Call Display

    3. Telephone L To search for symbols (not letters or numbers), press {*}. 3.7 Viewing and calling 4. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display back using caller “LISA”. L To stop the search, press {STOP}. information L To dial the displayed number, press {MONITOR} or lift the handset.

  • Page 36: Printing The Caller's List

    3. Telephone L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}, then Display while viewing {MENU}. L When the unit did not receive name Press {SET}. information, the display will show “NO NAME RCVD”. Press {STOP} to exit the program. L When no calls have been received, the 3.9.2 Erasing specific caller display will show “NO CALLER DATA”.
  • Page 37 3. Telephone 2. Press {SET}. For navigator directory: 1. Press {<} or {>}. 2. Press {SET}. Press {SET}. Note: L You can confirm the stored entries in the telephone number list (page 64). L The unit can only store a name of up to 10 characters long.

  • Page 38: Fax

    4. Fax 4 Fax Sending Faxes – “SUPER FINE”: For originals with very small printing. This setting only works with other 4.1 Sending a fax manually compatible fax machines. – “PHOTO”: For originals containing photographs, shaded drawings, etc. – “PHOTO WITH TEXT”: For originals containing photographs and text.

  • Page 39: Documents You Can Send

    4. Fax Effective scanning area Transmitting reservation (Dual Access) L Shaded area (1) will be scanned. feature You can send the document even when the unit is just receiving a fax or sending a fax from 4 mm memory. 1. Insert the document during fax reception or fax memory transmission.

  • Page 40: Broadcast Transmission

    4. Fax Insert the document (up to 20 pages) FACE Select the desired broadcast key. DOWN until a single beep is heard and the For BROADCAST 1-2: unit grasps the document. 1. Press the desired {BROADCAST} key. If necessary, press {RESOLUTION} 2.

  • Page 41: Receiving A Fax Manually

    4. Fax Press {*}. Note: L If you select “FINE”, “SUPER FINE”, “PHOTO” Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the or “PHOTO WITH TEXT” resolution, the desired entry. number of pages that the unit can transmit will decrease. Press {SET}. L If the document exceeds the memory L To add other entries, repeat steps 5 and 6 capacity, sending will be cancelled.

  • Page 42: Receiving A Fax Automatically

    4. Fax How to receive calls 4.6 Receiving a fax 1. When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. automatically 2. When: – document reception is required, – a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or –...

  • Page 43: Junk Fax Prohibitor (Preventing Fax Reception From Undesired Callers)

    4. Fax Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the entry you wish to prevent the fax reception 4.7 Junk fax prohibitor from. (preventing fax reception Press {JUNK FAX PROHIBITOR}. from undesired callers) Press {SET}. L To program other entries, repeat steps 2 If you subscribe to Call Display service, this to 4.

  • Page 44: Distinctive Ring Service From Your Phone Company

    5. Distinctive Ring 5 Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring How to receive calls 5.1 Distinctive Ring If the incoming call is for the fax number, the fax machine will ring with the assigned ring pattern service from your phone and automatically start fax reception. If the incoming call is for the phone number, the company fax machine will keep on ringing.

  • Page 45: Programming The Ring Pattern Assigned For Fax

    5. Distinctive Ring 5.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax L Keep the front cover page open for button locations. Set feature #31 to “ON” (page 42). Press {MENU}. Press {#}, then {3}{2}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select the ring pattern assigned for fax.

  • Page 46: Copy

    6. Copy 6 Copy Copying – “PHOTO WITH TEXT”: For originals containing photographs and text. 6.1 Making a copy L If you select “STANDARD”, copying will be done using “FINE” mode. To stop copying Press {STOP}. 6.1.1 More copying features To enlarge a document 1.
  • Page 47 6. Copy Example: Making 2 copies of a 4-page original document Uncollated Collated pages pages Note: L The 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. L After copying, the collating feature will turn OFF automatically.

  • Page 48: Programmable Features

    7. Programmable Features 7 Programmable Features Features Summary L The setting you selected is set, and the next feature will be displayed. 7.1 Programming To exit programming, press {MENU}. To cancel programming Press {MENU} to exit the program. Programming by entering the program code number directly You can select a feature by directly entering the program code (# and a 2-digit number) instead of...

  • Page 49: Advanced Features

    7. Programmable Features “ON”: A sending report will be printed out after every transmission. 7.3 Advanced features “OFF”: Sending reports will not be printed out. Code #06: Changing the ring setting in FAX Code #22: Setting the journal report to print ONLY mode automatically FAX RING COUNT...
  • Page 50 7. Programmable Features L If you select French for the language 2. Press {#}, then {4}{1}. (feature #48 on page 48), the time is set 3. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select “ON”. using a 24 hour clock (military time). 4.

  • Page 51: Direct Commands For Programming Features

    7. Programmable Features Press {SET}. Code #76: Setting the connecting tone To exit programming, press {MENU}. CONNECTING TONE [±] Program code and direct command key If you often have trouble when sending faxes, {#}{0}{0} Quick Setup this feature allows you to hear connecting tones; –...
  • Page 52 7. Programmable Features {#}{2}{5} Delayed transmission – {1}:“ON” – {2}:“OFF” (default) L If you select “ON”, then enter the fax number and transmission time using the dial keypad (see feature #25 on page 47 for details). {#}{2}{6} Caller’s list – {1}:“ON” (default) –...

  • Page 53: Help

    8. Help 8 Help Error Messages PRESSED THE STOP KEY L {STOP} was pressed and fax communication 8.1 Error messages – was cancelled. Reports THE COVER WAS OPENED L The front cover was opened. Close it and try If a problem occurs during fax transmission or again.
  • Page 54 8. Help L The drum life is complete. Replace the drum L Recording paper is not fed into the unit unit immediately (page 56). properly. Reinstall paper (page 13). FAILED PICK UP PAPER JAMMED L Recording paper was not fed into the unit L A recording paper jam occurred.

  • Page 55: When A Function Does Not Work, Check Here

    8. Help Frequently Asked Questions During programming, I cannot enter the code 8.3 When a function does or ID number. L All or part of the numbers are the same. not work, check here Change the number: feature #12 (page 47) and #41 (page 48).
  • Page 56 8. Help L Add two pauses at the end of the telephone The other party complains that they cannot number or dial manually. send a document. 8.3.3 Fax – receiving L The memory is full of received documents due to a lack of recording paper or a recording paper jam.
  • Page 57 8. Help 8.3.5 Using an answering out stating which contents in the memory have been erased. machine I cannot receive documents automatically. L Your greeting message on the answering machine is too long. Shorten the message. Record a message up to 10 seconds long. L The answering machine rings too many times.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Toner Cartridge And The Drum Unit

    (page 64). To ensure that the unit operates properly, we recommend the use of Panasonic toner cartridge (Model No. KX- FA83A) and drum unit (Model No. KX-FA84A). See page 8 for accessory information.
  • Page 59 8. Help drum unit. Remove the drum and toner unit Remove the used cartridge (1) from the (1) by holding the two tabs. drum unit (2). L Do not touch the transfer roller (2). L If you replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit at the same time, skip to step 7.

  • Page 60: Recording Paper Jam

    8. Help Turn the two levers (1) on the toner Install the drum and toner unit (1) by holding cartridge firmly. the tabs. Close the front cover (1) by pushing down Make sure that the triangles (1) match, to on both sides, until locked. install the toner cartridge correctly.
  • Page 61 8. Help Lift open the front cover (1), holding OPEN allow the jammed paper (3) to pull free (2). from the rear cabinet. Caution: 2. Lift both green levers (1) forward until The fuser unit (3) gets hot. Do not they stop.

  • Page 62: Document Jams - Sending

    8. Help 4. Push back the levers (1) to the original L Before re-inserting, make sure to fan and position. straighten the recording paper. Close the front cover (1) by pushing down on both sides, until locked. Pull the tension plate forward (2) and re-insert the recording paper (3), then push back the tension plate.

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Inside Of The Unit

    8. Help Hold the centre part of the front cover (1), Note: and pull open the inner cover (2). L Do not pull out the jammed document forcibly before opening the front cover. L Do not touch the transfer roller (3). Cleaning Remove the jammed document carefully (1).
  • Page 64 8. Help Caution: Remove the drum and toner unit (1) by The fuser unit (3) gets hot. Do not holding the two tabs. touch it. Clean the document separation roller (1) with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts dry thoroughly. Clean the lower glass (1) with a soft and dry cloth.
  • Page 65 8. Help Close the front cover (1) by pushing down on both sides, until locked. Reconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. Note: L Do not touch the transfer roller (1).

  • Page 66: General Information

    9. General Information 9 General Information Printed Reports 9.1 Reference lists and reports You can print out the following lists and reports for your reference. Setup list: Provides you with the current settings of the basic and advanced programming features (page 46 to page 49).

  • Page 67: Technical Data About This Product

    9. General Information 9.2 Technical data about this product Applicable lines: Public Switched Telephone Network Document size: Max. 216 mm (8 ") in width, Max. 600 mm (23 ") in length Effective scanning width: 208 mm (8 ") Effective printing width: Letter/Legal: 208 mm (8 ") Transmission time...
  • Page 68 9. General Information ITU-T No. 1 Test Chart Paper specifications Letter: 216 mm × 279 mm (8 " × 11") Recording paper size: Legal: 216mm × 356 mm (8 " × 14") Recording paper weight: 60 g/m to 90 g/m (16 lb.
  • Page 69 9. General Information Toner life Toner life depends on the amount of content in a received, copied or printed document. The following is the approximate relationship between image area and toner life for replacement toner cartridge (Model No. KX-FA83A). Toner life varies in actual usage. 5% image area 10% image area 15% image area...

  • Page 70: Limited Warranty

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 71: Important Information

    9. General Information Important Information 9.4 Important Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Users should ensure, for their own protection, This unit may only be connected to electrical that the electrical ground connections of the outlets that supply 120 V AC. power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are NOTICE: connected together.
  • Page 72 10. Index 10. Index Enlarge: 44 Reduce: 44 10.1 Index D Date and time (Feature #01): 28 # #00 Quick Setup: 15 Delayed transmission (Feature #25): 47 #01 Date and time: 28 Dialing mode (Feature #13): 47 #02 Your logo: 29 Direct command: 49 #03 Your fax number: 30 Display...
  • Page 73 10. Index Recording paper size: 66 Redialing: 36, 38 Remote activation ID (Feature #12): 47 Reports Broadcast programming: 64 Broadcast sending: 39 Call Display: 34, 48 Journal: 37, 64 Power down: 55 Printer test: 64 Sending: 37, 46 Setup: 64 Telephone number: 64 Reset (Feature #80): 49 Resolution: 36, 44...
  • Page 74 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca PFQX1890ZB CM0503CY1073...

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