Panasonic KX-FP250 User manual

Panasonic
Compact Plain Paper FAX
Model No.
KX-FP250
KX'i=p24s
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these Operating Instructions
before using the unit and save for future
reference.
• This unit is designed for use in the United
States of America, and may not operate in
other countries. (See page 97 for more
details.)
• Este producto ha sido dise_ado para su uso
en los Estados Unidos de America, y puede
no funcionar correctamente en otros paises.
(Consulte la pdgina 97 para tener mds
detalles.)

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.
Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles,
This product combines the facsimile, telephone and copier features to provide you with more
efficient office or home use. By utilizing these convenient features, you can maximize the
effectiveness of this unit.
Things you should keep record of
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IAttach your sales receipt here
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For your future reference
Date of purchase
Dealer's name and address
Serial number
(foundon thebottom ofthe unit)
Dealer's telephone number
Caution:
•The Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following informationto be clearly stated either at the top
or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via telephone facsimile;
mDate and time of transmission,
-- Identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and
Telephone number of the business, entity or person(s). J
To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructionson pages 25 through 28.
•Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used film. When disposing ofthe
used film, use discretion.
• Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side, as the print may smear.
• If you have not applied to the [__V ® service, you will not be able to use the IQ-FAX function (see
pages 44 to 46). '
Trademark
4,t'SiV is trademark of FaxSav
aregistered Incorporated.
Hammermill ®isa registered trademark of INTERNATIONAL PAPER in the United States and/or other
countries.
Copyright:
This manual iscopyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee. Under the copyright
laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the priorwritten consent of KME
and its licensee.
_) Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1998
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,Important safety instructions
When using this unit, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructionsmarked on
this unit.
3. LT_plu_,t--hisunit from AC outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a daml5 cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit near water, for example
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchensink, or
the like.
5. Place the unit securely on a stable surface.
Serious damage and/or injury may result ifthe
unitfalls.
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the unit.
They are provided for ventilation and
protection against overheating. Never place
the unit near radiators, or in a place where
proper ventilation is not provided.
7. Use only the power source marked on the unit.
Ifyou are not sure ofthe type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
8. For safety purposes this unit isequipped with
a three prong grounded plug. If you do not
have this type of outlet, please have one
installed. Do not use any type of adaptor plug
to defeat this safety feature.
9. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install
the unitwhere no one can step or tripon the
cord.
10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords. This can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
11. Never push any objects through slots in this
unit. This may result in the risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the
unit.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an
authorized servicenter when service is
required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the unit is subsequently used.
13. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to an authorized servicenter when
the following conditions occur:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. Ifthe unit has been exposed to rain or
water.
D. Ifthe unit does not work normally by
following the operating instructions.Adjust
only controlscovered by the operating
instructions.Improper adjustment may
require extensive work b_an-authorized
servicenter.
-E. Ifthe unit has been dropped 0_physically
damaged.
F. Ifthe unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
14. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones
except cordless types. There may be aremote
risk of an electric shock from lightning.
15. Do not use this unitto report a gas leak, when
in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION:
1. Never installtelephone wiring during a lightning
storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations,
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
WARNING:
• To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or any type of
moisture.
OTHER INFORMATION
•Keep the unit away from electrical noise-
generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps
and motors.
•The unit shouldbe kept free from dust, high
temperature and vibration.
•The unitshould not be exposed to direct sunlight.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of.this unit.
•Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
I For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329 I3

Installation
Remove the shipping tape from the unit and stacker, and install as follows.
Shipping tape
_Shippingt_ape-
Film cartridge seepage 19.)
A.
B. Slide the cover open lever forward. •• ••• • •• ••••
The cover is under tension to improve print quality.
Pull up hard enough to open.•• •• • ••• •••• • •=
C. Remove the leaflet from the unit.
D. If the film in the film cartridge is slack, tighten it by
winding the bottom side gears.
Incorrect Correct
Tight
E, Install the film cartridge intothe unit.
F, Make sure that the blue label on the cartridge
matches the one on the unit. Blue label
G. Close the cover securely by pushing down on
both corners.
•000•00 Cover open
-• lever
Blue labels Blue gear
Bottom
side gears
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Leaflet

Stacker (See page 21 .)
Liftthe front of the unit, insert
the stacker intothe slots and
_lide it until itstops.
Paper tray (See page 22.)
A. Open the paper try. --
B. Insert the two tabs on the
paper tray intothe slots"0nthe
back of the unit.
m
g
paper set
lever
Bottom
Recording paper
(See page 22.)
A. Pull the recording paper set lever
forward.
B=
Cl
Fan the stack of paper to prevent
a paper jam and insert the paper
into the paper tray,
Move the recording paper set
lever back.
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Connections
Handset cord
A. Connect to the unit.
B. Connect to the handset.
Telephone line cord
A, Connect to"LINE" on the unit.
B. Connect to a single telephone line jack.
Line surge
protector !
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Power cord
A. Connect to the unit.
B. Connect to a power outlet.
._ =1_ _120V, 60Hz
Power surge
protector /
•For further details, see page 24.
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Voice call -making/answering
Voice call -making
OLift the handset.
ODial the number.
O When finished,
hang up the handset.
• For further details, see page 30.
• If you have a trouble, see page 81.
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Voice call -answering
O hen the unit rings,
lift the handset.
O When finished,
hang up the handset.
• For further details, see page 31.
• If you have a trouble, see page 81.
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Fax - sending/receiving
Fax - sending
4 0 Open the document feeder tray.
Adjust the width of the
document guides to
the size of the document.
Insert the document until
a single beep is heard and
the unit grabs the document.
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O Press (SP-PHONEI.
O Dial the fax number.
O When a fax tone is heard,
press fSTART/COPY/SETI.
•For further details, see page 41.
•If you have a trouble, see pages 81 and 82.
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Fax - receiving
O When the unit rings, lift the handset.
O When:
document reception is required,
a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
no sound is heard,
press {START/COPY/SET}.
O Hang up the handset.
•For further details, see page 58.
•You can select the desired option to receive calls according to your needs.
See pages 56 and 57.
•If you have a trouble, see page 82.
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Copy - making
O Open the document feeder tray.
Adjust the width of the
document guides to
the size of the document.
Insert the document until
a single beep is heard and
the unit grabs the document.
•Make sure the handset |
is hung up. L
O Press[START/COPY/SET).
O Enter the number of copies (up to 99).
OPress ISTART/COPY/SET1.
• For further details, see page 76.
• If you have a trouble, see page 83.
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Table of Contents
Accessory Included accessories ............................. 14
Accessory order information ....................... 14
Help Button Help function ................................... 15
Finding the Location .......................... :.. _......... 16
Controls Overview ............................ .......... 18
Setup Film cartridge _-' 19
Stacker ....................................... 21
-Paper tray'-:........................... : .-. ....... 22
Recording paper ................................ 22
Connections ................................... 24
Date and time, your name and facsimile telephone
number ..................................... 25
Volume Adjusting volumes ............................... 29
Making and
Answering Calls Voice call - making .............................. 30 Voice call - answering .................. .......... 31
TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons ................. 32
Dialing mode (touch tone or pulse) .................. 33
One-Touch
Dial Storing names and telephone numbers in One-Touch Dial ............................ 34
Making a voice call using One-Touch Dial ............ 36
JOG DIAL Storing names and telephone numbers
in the JOG DIAL directory ...................... 37
Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory ...... 39
Voice Contact Talking to the caller after fax transmission or reception .. 40
Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually ........................... 41
Sending a fax using One-Touch Dial ................. 42
Sending a fax using the JOG DIAL directory ........... 43
IQ-FAX ....................................... 44
Documents you can send ......................... 47
Confirmation report .............................. 48
Automatic journal report printing .................... 49
Delayed transmission (sending a fax at a specific time) ... 50
From memory .................................. 51
Multiple stations ................................. 52
Overseas ...................................... 54
Connecting tone ................................ 55
Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive calls ..................... 56
TEL mode (answering all calls manually) ............. 58
FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) ...... 59
Using with an answering machine ................... 61
Distinctive Ring service (ring pattern detection feature) .. 64
TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and
fax calls without rings when you are near the unit) ... 66
Extension telephone ............................. 70
Fax activation code .............................. 70
(continued)
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Receiving Faxes Other size documents ............................ 71
Silent detection (receiving faxes from older model
fax machines) ................................ 72
Memory reception alert ........................... 73
Friendly reception ............................... 73
Pager call - when your unit receives a fax.... :........ 74
Film detection .................................. 75
Copying Making a copy .................................. 76
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Error Messages Printed reports .................................. 78
LCD display .................................... 79
Operations When a function does not work, check here before
requesting help ............................... 81
If a power failure occurs .......................... 84
Jams Recording paper jam ............................. 85
Sending document jams ................. ......... 87
Sending documents does not feed, or multi-feeds ...... 87
Ink Film How much film you have left ....................... 88
Replacing the film or film cartridge .................. 88
Cleaning Document feeder ................................ 90
Thermal head and black bar ....................... 90
Reports Printing the feature settings, telephone numbers,
the journal and printer test list ................... 91
Display Contrast Changing the LCD display contrast .................. 92
Reset Resetting the advanced features .................... 92
FCC Information List of FCC requirements and information ............. 93
Warranty Limited Warranty ................................ 94
Servicenter Directory ............................. 95
Notes for product service and shipping the product ..... 96
Specifications Technical data about this product ................... 97
Comienzo rfipido en espafiol .................................... 98
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Features Summary Summary of user programmable features ............. 110 _ _"
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Accessory
Included accessories
To order, call toll free 1-800-435-7329 or see the fax order instructions below.
Power cord ........ 1 pc.
Part No. PQJA200Z
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_. '4m,
Stacker .......... 1 pc.
Pa_ No. PFZE1FP250M
Telephone line
cord .............. 1 pc.
Part No. PQJA59V
Paper tray ........ 1 pc.
Part No. PFYEFP200M
Handset .......... 1 pc.
Part No. PFJXE0105Z
Film cartridge ...... 1 pc.
(with free starter film)
Handset cord ...... 1 pc.
Part No, PQJA212M
• If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
• The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
• Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
Accessory order information
The free starter film is only 20 meters (65') long. We recommend that you buy regular film
[100 m (328')] for uninterrupted use of your unit.
For best results, use Panasonic replacement film, KX-FA135 or KX-FA136.
To order, call toll free 1-800-435-7329 or see the fax order instructions below.
Fax order:
KX-FA135
KX- FA136
Please send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. Include: Your name, shipping address,
telephone number, credit card type, number, expiration and your signature, order
part number and quantity, delivery method - overnight, 2nd day, or ground.
De_ripti_
Film cartridge
Replacement film
S_clfiCatlons ........... .....,,
....... ..... ,_ _! _i_!_ _ _ _i,_, ....
1 cartridge and 1 film [216 mm x 100 m (8W' x 328') roll]
(The film has already been installed in the cartridge.)
2 films [216 mm x 100 m (8W' x 328') rolls]
(Film only. Use with your original cartridge.)
Note:
•The film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the film again.
eThe films above can be used for your unit even though the model number of your unit
(KX-FP250/KX-FP245) is not listed on the film's box.
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Help function
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.
Select which operation you want to print out by
pressing _repeatedly.
2II
..r- .---- Display: PRESS [V A] & [ SET]
Press {_.or {_ until the desired item is
displayed. The following items are available.
1. How to program your unit
I 1.HOW TO SET UP I
2. How to store names in the JOG
DIAL directory and how to dial them
I2"JOG/AUTO DIAL I
3. Help with problems sending faxes
I 3"FAx SENDING 1
4. Help with problems receiving faxes
[ 4.FAX RECEIVING 1
5. How to use the copier function
[ 5.COPIER I
6. Frequentlyasked questionsand the
answers
[ 6.Q and A I
7. Explanationofsome error
messages shown on thedisplay
7.ERRORS
8. Listofavailablereports
I8 •REPORTS ]
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Press (START/COPY/SET).
I PRINTING ]
[START/COPY/SETI
Note:
• When you press _ during programming, the unit
will print out a quick reference for that feature.
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Location
• Used to check the amount of remaining film (p. 88).
• In the copy mode, used to choose between "Collated
and UncoUated" (p. 76, 77).
• Used to change from pulse
t0_t,on_-during dialing (p. 32).
• Used to print a quick
reference (p. 15).
"Dial keypad • Used to turn on/off the auto
I answer mode (p. 56).
_:__'_-_:' .......... ABC DEE
!GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
• Used to._nd" faxes using
the IQ-FAX function (p. 46).
Display panel
• Used as a hookswitch
(p. 32).
• Used for voice muting
(p. 30).
• Used for speakerphone
operation.
• Used to stop an operation
or cancel programming.
• Used to adjust volumes (p. 29).
• Used to select feature settings
during programming.
• In the copy mode, used to select an
enlargement/reduction rate (p. 76, 77).
• Used to redial the last number dialed (p. 30, 41).
• Used to insert a pause during dialing (p. 32).
•Used to initiate fax transmission,
reception or copying.
• Used to store a setting during
programming.
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• Used to-select a resolution
(p. 41).
6 HYPHEN
2
7 INSERT
3
8 SECRET
5
10
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• Used for transmission to multiple
stations (p. 52, 53).
•Used to insert a hyphen (p. 27, 34, 35).
•Used to insert one character_r 6he space
(p. 26, 27, 35).
•Used for One-Touch Dial (p. 34, 36, 42).
• Used as command keys (p. 27, 35).
• Used to confirm a stored telephone number
(p. 39).
•Used to select stations 6-10 for One-Touch
Dial (p. 34, 36, 42).
• Used to keep the telephone number
secret (p. 34, 35, 37).
•Used to store or edit names and telephone
numbers (p. 34, 37; 38, 52).
• Used to initiate or exit programming.
•Used to talk with the other party
when using the speakerphone.
• Used to search for a stored name
(p. 39, 43).
•Used to select characters during
programming (p. 27, 35).
•Used to select the basic features during
programming (p. 110).
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Overview
Document feeder tray
Document guides
Document entrance
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Paper tray
Recording paper
entrance
paper
set lever
Cover open lever
Stacker
Document exit
Cover
Recording paper exit
1R

,Film cartridge
The free starter film prints about 65 letter size pages. A normal film roll prints about 330 letter size pages.
Purchase one of the following full size replacement film kitsas soon as possible for uninterrupted use of your
Panasonic plain paper fax machine.
Full size r6placement film kits:
• KX-FA135 Film cartridge
•KX-FA136 Replacement film
Complete kitincludes: Film roll,gears and cartridge.
(prints about 330 letter size pages)
Two replacement film rolls only. Use these film rolls to refill the cartridge.
(prints a total of about 660 letter size pages)
Caution:
•The film can only be used once. When the unit displays "FILM EMPTY", refill or replace the cartridge with
one of the above kits(see page 14 for ordering instructions). Ifthe film is rewound, the print quality willbe
greatly reduced, and the unit may jam.
1Remove the shipping tape from the unit.
Shipping tape
Slide the cover open lever forward.
The cover is under tension to improve print
quality. Pull up hard enough to open.
Cover
Cover open
lever
(continued)
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Remove the leaflet from the unit.
Leaflet
If the film in the film cartridge is slack, tighten it
by winding the bottom side gears.
6Install the film cartridge intothe unit.
Blue label Incorrect Correct
Tight
Bottom side
gears
Film cartridge
Installation label
Make sure that the blue label on the cartridge
matches the one on the unit. IBlue labels
Blue gear
Close the cover securely by pushing down on
both corners.
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