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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax
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Please read these operating instructions
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This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You
must subscribe to the appropriate service
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Operating Instructions
KX-FT982HK
Model No.
KX-FT984HK
KX-FT984
Personal Facsimile

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Personal Facsimile KX-FT982HK Model No. KX-FT984HK KX-FT984 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider/telephone company.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Installation and Quick Start 1. Table of Contents Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON..............23 Accessories Receive polling..........23 Included accessories........3 Junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception Accessory information ........3 from undesired callers).........25 Connections and Set up Connections ..........
  • Page 3: Installation And Quick Start

    1. Installation and Quick Start 1.1 Included accessories 1.3 Connections 1 Installation and Quick Star t Accessories Connections and Set up Important: 1 Telephone line cord 2 Handset L The unit will not function when there is a power failure. To make calls in emergency situations, you should connect a telephone that can function during a power failure to the telephone line.
  • Page 4: Recording Paper

    1. Installation and Quick Start 1.4 Recording paper Close the top cover securely by pushing down on both sides. Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button (1). For KX-FT982: Install the recording paper. Press {FAX/START}, then tear off the excess paper by pulling it towards you.
  • Page 5: Fax Sending / Copying

    1. Installation and Quick Start 1.5 Fax sending / Copying 1.6 Fax receiving Quick Start Open the document feeder tray. Lift the handset to answer the call. To receive a fax document, press {FAX/START}. Adjust the document guides (1), and insert the document FACE DOWN.
  • Page 6: Important Information

    2. Important Information 2 Important Information Important safety instructions 15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the 2.1 Important safety instructions vicinity of the leak. When using this unit, basic safety precautions should SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
  • Page 7 2. Important Information Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
  • Page 8: Preparation

    3. Preparation 3 Preparation 3.1 Location of Controls CALLER R ID 10 10 STOP VOLUME VOLUME COPY PHONEBOOK PHONEBOOK TONE TONE BROADCAST BROADCAST MENU MENU {CALLER ID} {MONITOR} L To use Caller ID features (page 15). L To initiate dialling without lifting the handset. {STOP} {BROADCAST} L To stop an operation or programming session.
  • Page 9: Overview

    3. Preparation Finding the Controls Ringer tone 3.2 Overview L You can select the ringer tone from one of 3 patterns (feature #17 on page 29). Handset receiver volume While using the handset, press {A} or {B}. Monitor volume While using the monitor, press {A} or {B}. Initial Programming 3.4 Dialling mode If you cannot dial (page 18), change this setting...
  • Page 10: Date And Time

    3. Preparation To correct a mistake 3.5 Date and time Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect You must set the date and time. number, and make the correction. L The other party’s fax machine will print the date and time on each page you send according to your unit’s 3.6 Your logo date and time setting.
  • Page 11 3. Preparation 2. Press {4} 3 times. Keypad Characters LOGO=B| 3. Press {*}. LOGO=B| 4. Press {5} 3 times. LOGO=Bi| To correct a mistake 1. Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect character. 2. Press {STOP}. L To erase all characters, press and hold {STOP}.
  • Page 12: Your Fax Number

    3. Preparation 3.7 Your fax number Your fax number will be printed on the top of each page sent from your unit. {FLASH} {STOP} {SET} {<}{>} {MENU} Press {MENU}. SYSTEM SETUP PRESS [( )] Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the following. YOUR FAX NO.
  • Page 13: Telephone

    4. Telephone 4 Telephone Making and Answering Calls Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired 4.1 Phonebook item. Lift the handset or press {MONITOR}. The phonebook allows you to make calls without having L The unit will start dialling automatically. to dial manually.
  • Page 14: One-Touch Dial Feature

    4. Telephone Select the desired station key. 4.2 One-touch dial feature For stations 1–5: For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit Press the desired station key. provides the one-touch dial feature (10 items). For stations 6–10: L You can also send faxes using the one-touch dial Press {LOWER}, then press the desired station key.
  • Page 15: Caller Id

    4. Telephone Caller ID 4.3 Caller ID service 4.4 Viewing and calling back This unit is compatible with Caller ID service offered using caller information by your local telephone company. To use this You can easily view caller information and call back. feature, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
  • Page 16: Editing A Caller's Telephone Number Before Calling Back

    4. Telephone If the same person calls more than once To correct a mistake The number of times the same caller called (“×2” to 1. Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect “×9”) will be displayed. Only the date and time of the number.
  • Page 17: Storing Caller Information Into The Phonebook / One-Touch Dial

    4. Telephone Press {CALLER ID}. 4.7 Storing caller information into Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired item. the phonebook / one-touch dial Press {MENU}. Important: Select a station key. L This feature is not available if the caller information does not include a telephone For stations 1–5: number.
  • Page 18: Fax

    5. Fax 5 Fax Sending Faxes L If the resolution setting is changed during feeding, it 5.1 Sending a fax manually will be effective from the next page. To redial the last number 1. Press {REDIAL/PAUSE}. 2. Press {FAX/START}. {STOP} L If the line is busy, the unit will automatically redial the number up to 5 times.
  • Page 19: Sending A Fax Using The Phonebook / One-Touch Dial

    5. Fax Maximum document size 5.3 Sending a fax using the phonebook / one-touch dial Before using this feature, store the desired names and telephone numbers into the phonebook (page 13) or one-touch dial (page 14). 216 mm {STOP} Effective scanning area L Shaded area will be scanned.
  • Page 20: Broadcast Transmission

    5. Fax L Confirm that the other party’s fax machine is 5.4.2 Adding a new item into the broadcast answering by turning ON the connecting tone feature memory (feature #76 on page 30). After initial programming, you can add new items (up to a combined total of 20).
  • Page 21: Selecting The Way To Use Your Fax Machine

    5. Fax L If the document exceeds the memory capacity, Setup sending will be cancelled. Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode (page 23) by L If a party is busy or does not answer, it will be skipped pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.
  • Page 22: Receiving A Fax Manually - Auto Answer Off

    5. Fax L The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns OFF. Note: L If you do not answer the call within 15 rings, the unit will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other party can then send a fax. How to receive phone calls and faxes with an extension telephone Note: L Make sure feature #73 is set to “TEL/FAX”...
  • Page 23: Receiving A Fax Automatically - Auto Answer On

    5. Fax L The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns ON. How phone calls and faxes are received 1. “INCOMING CALL” will be displayed but the unit will not ring. 2. The unit will wait for the duration of 2 rings before answering the call.
  • Page 24 5. Fax For stations 6–10 Press {LOWER}, then press the desired station key. Using phonebook: Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired item. Press {FAX/START}. L The unit will start fax reception.
  • Page 25: Junk Fax Prohibitor (Preventing Fax Reception From Undesired Callers)

    5. Fax 4. Press {MENU} to exit. 5.9 Junk fax prohibitor To erase an item from the junk fax prohibitor list (preventing fax reception from 1. Press {MENU} repeatedly to display “JUNK FAX undesired callers) PROH.”. 2. Press {>} repeatedly to display “JUNK LIST If you subscribe to Caller ID service (page 15), this DISP.”.
  • Page 26: Duplex Ring

    6. Duplex Ring 6 Duplex Ring Duplex Ring 6.1 Using with the Distinctive Ring feature When you subscribe to a duplex ring service, your telephone company will assign you a new fax number and will also tell you the assigned ring pattern. Please complete the following setup on your fax machine to identify the assigned ring pattern.
  • Page 27: Copy

    7. Copy 7 Copy Copying 7.1 Making a copy {STOP} {COPY} {A}{B} Open the document feeder tray (1), then adjust the width of the document guides (2) to fit the actual size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document.
  • Page 28: Programmable Features

    8. Programmable Features 8 Programmable Features Features Summary To program by entering the program code number 8.1 Programming directly You can select a feature by directly entering its program code (# and a 2-digit number) instead of using {<} or {>}.
  • Page 29: Advanced Features

    8. Programmable Features 1. Insert the document. Code #13: Setting the dialling mode 2. If necessary, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select DIAL MODE the desired resolution (page 18). =TONE [±] 3. Press {MENU}. See page 9 for details. 4.
  • Page 30 8. Programmable Features 3. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select “ON”. Code #39: Changing the display contrast 4. Press {SET}. LCD CONTRAST 5. Enter your code 2 to 4 digits, using 0-9 and {*}. =NORMAL [±] L The default code is “;0”. “NORMAL”...
  • Page 31: Direct Commands For Programming Features

    8. Programmable Features “OFF”: Deactivates this feature. {#}{0}{2} Your logo Note: L Enter your logo using the dial keypad. See page 10 L If the ring back tone continues, the other party’s for details. machine may not be a fax machine or may have run out of paper.
  • Page 32 8. Programmable Features – {1}: “ON” (default) – {5}: “5” – {6}: “6” {#}{3}{9} Display contrast – {7}: “7” – {1}: “NORMAL” (default) – {8}: “8” – {2}: “DARKER” – {9}: “9” {#}{4}{1} Fax activation code {#}{8}{0} Set default – {0}: “OFF” –...
  • Page 33: Help

    9. Help 9 Help 9.1 Error messages – Reports If a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following messages will be printed on the sending and journal reports (page 18). Message Code Cause & Solution COMMUNICATION ERROR 40-42 L A transmission or reception error occurred.
  • Page 34: Error Messages - Display

    9. Help 9.2 Error messages – Display If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display Cause & Solution “CALL SERVICE” L There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. “CHECK DOCUMENT”...
  • Page 35: When A Function Does Not Work, Check Here

    9. Help Troubleshooting 9.3 When a function does not work, check here If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, reset the unit. To reset the unit, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect it. 9.3.1 Initial settings Problem Cause &...
  • Page 36 9. Help 9.3.3 Fax – sending Problem Cause & Solution I cannot send documents. L The telephone line cord is connected to the [EXT] jack on the unit. Connect to the [LINE] jack (page 3). L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again.
  • Page 37 9. Help Problem Cause & Solution The printing quality is poor. L The thermal head is dirty. Clean it (page 39). L Adjust the print contrast using feature #59 (page 30). L If documents can be copied properly, the unit is working normally. The other party may have sent a faint document or there may be something wrong with the other party’s machine.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    10. Maintenance 10 Maintenance Jams Install the recording paper and close the top cover 10.1 Recording paper jams securely by pushing down on both sides (see page 4 for details). Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button (1).
  • Page 39: Document Feeder / Scanner Glass Cleaning

    10. Maintenance Note: Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord. L Do not pull out the jammed paper forcibly before Close the top cover securely by pushing down on opening top cover. both sides, then press {FAX/START}. {FAX/START} Cleaning 10.4 Thermal head cleaning 10.3 Document feeder / scanner...
  • Page 40 10. Maintenance Install the recording paper and close the top cover securely by pushing down on both sides (see page 4 for details).
  • Page 41: General Information

    11. General Information 11 General Information Printed Repor ts 11.1 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 programming features (page 28 to page 31). Telephone number list: provides you with names and numbers which are stored in the phonebook and one-touch dial feature.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    11. General Information ■ Fax memory capacity Specifications 11.2 Specifications Approx. 28 pages of memory reception (Based on the ITU-T No. 1 Test Chart in standard ■ Applicable lines: resolution, with original mode.) Public Switched Telephone Network *1 Transmission speed depends upon the contents of ■...
  • Page 43: Useful Information

    11. General Information Useful information 11.3 Useful information User record (for your future reference) Date of purchase Serial number (found on the rear of the unit) Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Attach your sales receipt here. Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return: L This product can store your private/confidential information.
  • Page 44: Index

    12. Index 12. Index J Jams 12.1 Index Document: 38 Recording paper: 38 # #01 Date and time: 10 Journal report: 18, 29 #02 Your logo: 10 Junk fax prohibitor: 25 #03 Your fax number: 12 L Logo: 10 #04 Sending report: 18, 28 M Manual answer setting: 30 #06 FAX ring setting: 28 Memory reception alert: 30...
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  • Page 48 Global web site: http://panasonic.net Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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