Panasonic Panafax UF-4100 User manual

UF-4100
Getting to Know
Your Machine
Installing Your
Machine
Programming Your Machine
Basic Operations
Advanced
Features
Network Features
Printout Journals
and Lists
Problem Solving
Appendix
Operating Instructions
Facsimile
Model No.
English
Before operating this equipment, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating instructions for future
reference.
(For Facsimile)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When requesting information, supplies or service always refer to the model and serial number of your
machine. The model and serial number plate (Main Name Plate) is located on the machine as shown below.
For your convenience, space is provided below to record information you may need in the future.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Dealer
Address
Telephone Number
() –
Supplies Telephone Number
() –
Service Telephone Number
() –
Model and Serial Number
Copyright ©2005 by Panasonic Communications Co. Ltd.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
The contents of this Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information.......................................................................................................... 6
Function Key................................................................................................................... 9
External View.................................................................................................................. 10
Control Panel.................................................................................................................. 11
Main Unit and Accessories............................................................................................ 13
Installing the Accessories............................................................................................. 14
!....................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge Assembly................................................... 15
Loading the Recording Paper ....................................................................................... 17
!Paper Specifications....................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Telephone Line Cable and Power Cord............................................. 18
Setting the Dialling Method (Tone or Pulse)................................................................ 20
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................................... 21
User Parameters............................................................................................................. 22
!General Description........................................................................................ 22
!Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................. 22
!Setting Your LOGO (NAME/COMPANY)....................................................... 23
!Setting Your Character ID.............................................................................. 24
!Setting Your ID Number (Fax Telephone Number)........................................ 25
Entering Characters....................................................................................................... 26
One-Touch/Abbreviated Dialling Numbers.................................................................. 27
!Entering One-Touch/Abbreviated Dialling Numbers ...................................... 27
!Editing One-Touch/Abbreviated Dialling Numbers......................................... 29
!Printing Out a Directory Sheet........................................................................ 31
Customizing Your Machine........................................................................................... 32
!General Description........................................................................................ 32
!Setting the Fax Parameters............................................................................ 32
!Fax Parameter Table...................................................................................... 33
Loading Documents....................................................................................................... 37
!Documents You Can Send............................................................................. 37
!Documents You Cannot Send........................................................................ 37
!How to Load Documents................................................................................ 38
Basic Transmission Settings ........................................................................................ 39
!General Description........................................................................................ 39
!Contrast.......................................................................................................... 39
!Resolution ...................................................................................................... 39
!Communication Journal (COMM. JOURNAL) ............................................... 40
Getting to Know Your Machine
Installing Your Machine
Programming Your Machine
Basic Operations

Table of Contents
4
Sending Documents....................................................................................................... 41
!General Description....................................................................................... 41
!Memory Transmission.................................................................................... 42
!Direct Transmission....................................................................................... 47
!Voice Mode Transmission.............................................................................. 51
!Transmission Reservation ............................................................................. 53
!Redialling....................................................................................................... 55
Receiving Documents.................................................................................................... 57
!Reception Modes........................................................................................... 57
!Telephone Mode............................................................................................ 58
!Fax / Tel Auto Switching Mode ...................................................................... 59
!Fax Mode....................................................................................................... 60
!TAM (Telephone Answering Machine) Interface Mode.................................. 61
!Print Reduction .............................................................................................. 63
!Receiving Oversize Documents..................................................................... 64
!Substitute Memory Reception........................................................................ 65
!Print Collation Mode....................................................................................... 65
Making Copies................................................................................................................ 66
Timer Controlled Communications .............................................................................. 67
!General Description....................................................................................... 67
!Deferred Transmission................................................................................... 67
Polling ............................................................................................................................. 68
!General Description....................................................................................... 68
!Setting the Polling Password......................................................................... 68
!To Poll Documents from Another Station....................................................... 69
Program Keys................................................................................................................. 70
!General Description....................................................................................... 70
!Setting for Group Dialling............................................................................... 70
!Setting for Deferred Transmission................................................................. 71
!Setting for Polling........................................................................................... 72
!Setting for One-Touch Key ............................................................................ 73
!Changing or Erasing the Program Key Settings ............................................ 74
Access Code................................................................................................................... 75
!General Description....................................................................................... 75
!Setting the Access Code................................................................................ 75
!Operating Your Machine with the Access Code
(Restrict All Operations) ................................................................................ 76
!Operating Your Machine with the Access Code
(Restrict Access of Fax Parameters Only)..................................................... 76
Distinctive Ring Detector (DRD) ................................................................................... 77
!General Description....................................................................................... 77
PIN Code Access............................................................................................................ 78
!General Description....................................................................................... 78
!Selecting the Access Method (Prefix or Suffix).............................................. 78
!Dialling with a PIN Code................................................................................ 79
Basic Operations
Advanced Features

Table of Contents
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Fax Forward.................................................................................................................... 80
!Setting Fax Forward....................................................................................... 80
Sub-Addressing.............................................................................................................. 81
!General Description........................................................................................ 81
!Setting the Sub-Address into a One-Touch/ABBR. Dialling Numbers ........... 82
!Sending a Fax with Sub-Address................................................................... 83
Journals and Lists.......................................................................................................... 84
!General Description........................................................................................ 84
!Transaction Journal........................................................................................ 84
!Individual Transmission Journal (IND. XMT JOURNAL)................................ 85
!Communication Journal (COMM. JOURNAL)................................................ 88
!One-Touch/Abbreviated and Directory Search List........................................ 90
!Program List................................................................................................... 93
!FAX Parameter List........................................................................................ 94
!Toner Cartridge and Drum Unit Supply Order Forms..................................... 95
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 96
!Information Codes.......................................................................................... 100
!Clearing a Recording Paper Jam................................................................... 102
!Clearing a Document Jam.............................................................................. 103
!Cleaning the Document Scanning Area......................................................... 104
!Cleaning the Printer Roller ............................................................................. 105
!Adjusting the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)......................................... 106
!Checking the Telephone Line......................................................................... 107
Specifications.................................................................................................................108
Recording Paper Specifications ...................................................................................110
Options and Supplies ....................................................................................................111
Regulatory Information..................................................................................................112
Glossary..........................................................................................................................115
ITU-T Image No. 1...........................................................................................................118
Index................................................................................................................................119
Advanced Features
Network Features
Printout Journals and Lists
Problem Solving
Appendix

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Getting to Know Your Machine
Safety Information
WARNING
!denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF
MOISTURE.
• TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE, IT MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
• THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE THIS DEVICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EYE INJURY.
CAUTION-USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• THE MAINS PLUG ON THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED TO DISCONNECT MAINS POWER. PLEASE
ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET OUTLET IS INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY
ACCESSIBLE.
• MAKE SURETHAT THE MACHINE IS INSTALLED IN A SPACIOUS OR WELL VENTILATED ROOM SO
AS NOT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF OZONE IN THE AIR. SINCE OZONE IS HEAVIER THAN AIR,
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AIR AT FLOOR LEVEL BE VENTILATED.
• UNPLUG THIS UNIT FROM POWER OUTLETS IF IT EMITS SMOKE, AN ABNORMAL SMELL OR MAKES
UNUSUAL NOISE.
THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CONFIRM THAT SMOKE HAS STOPPED AND CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.
• KEEP STAMP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A STAMP IS SWALLOWED ACCIDENTALLY, GET
MEDICAL TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY.

Safety Information
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Getting to Know
Your Machine
CAUTION
!denotes hazards that could result in minor injury or damage to the machine.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE, USE ONLY NO. 26 AWG OR LARGER TELEPHONE LINE
CABLE.
• DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO THE MACHINE BEFORE COVER(S) ARE REMOVED. REPLACE THE
COVER(S) BEFORE THE UNIT IS RE-ENERGIZED.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
• DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER, FOR EXAMPLE, NEAR A BATH TUB, WASH BOWL,
KITCHEN SINK OR LAUNDRY TUB, IN A WET BASEMENT OR NEAR A SWIMMING POOL.
•AVOID USING A TELEPHONE (OTHER THAN A CORDLESS TYPE)DURING AN ELECTRICAL
STORM. THERE MAY BE A REMOTE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM LIGHTNING.
• DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE TO REPORT A GAS LEAK IN THE VICINITY OF THE LEAK.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!

Safety Information
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CAUTION
!denotes hazards that could result in minor injury or damage to the machine.
Do not install the machine near heating or an air conditioning unit.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Install the machine on a flat surface, leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space
between the machine and other objects.
Do not block the ventilation openings.
Do not place heavy objects or spill liquids on the machine.

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Getting to Know
Your Machine
Function Key
Any function can be started by first pressing and then enter the function number, or by
pressing or scroll keys repeatedly until the desired function appears on the display.
FUNCTION
1
3
6
7
8
Deferred Communication
1=SET
2=CANCEL
Polling
Print List
1 = Journal (Print/View)
2 = Speed Dial List
3 = Program List
4 = Fax Parameter List
5 = Not Used
6 = Individual XMT Journal
7 = Directory Sheet
Set Mode
1 = User Parameters
• Date & Time
• Setting Name
• Character ID
• ID Number (Fax Telephone Number)
2 = Speed Dial Numbers
3 = Program Keys
4 = Fax Parameters
5 - 7 = Not Used
8 = Maintenance
• Cleaning Printer Roller
• Drum Unit
• Supply Order Form
Select Mode
1 = Communication Journal = OFF/ON/INC
2 - 8 = Not Used
9 = Memory XMT = OFF/ON

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External View
NOTE 1 For some countries, the handset may not be available because of the country’s regulation or
specification.
Paper Tray Cover Document Sub Tray
Control Panel
Document Return Tray
Recording Paper Tray
Handset
(Available as an option,
see page 112)
Paper Tray

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Getting to Know
Your Machine
Control Panel
One-Touch Keys (01-16)
- Used for One-Touch Dialling.
(See pages 44 and 48)
Program Keys (P1-P2)
- Used to record long dialling
procedures or Group Dialling
Number keys.
(See pages 70 to 74)
UPPER/LOWER Key
- Used to switch between upper
and lower key.
- Used to enter a pause when recording or dialling a telephone
number, or to redial the last dialed number.
- Used to start Abbreviated Dialling and insert a space while
entering LOGO, character ID and station name.
(See pages 44 and 49)
- Used to separate the Sub-Address from the telephone
number
- Used to start On-Hook Dialling. (See page 52)
- Used to switch the machine into energy saving mode. (See page 35)
- Used to set Normal, Lighter or Darker. (See page 39)
- Used to set Standard, Fine, Super-Fine or Halftone. (See page 39)
- Use this button when resetting all the previously set functions.

Control Panel
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Keypad
- Used for manual number dialling,
recording phone numbers, and
numerical entries.
Key
- Used to temporarily change the
dialling mode to Tone when Pulse
mode is set.
- Used to turn the verification stamp
ON or OFF.
Light when the verification stamp
is set to ON.
- Press this button when you want to stop
telecommunication, registration operation,
or audible tone.
- Used to make copies and set
operations.(See page 66)
Used for the following:
- Start or select the function.
- Search for a station name.(See pages 45 and 50)
- Adjust the monitor and ringer volume.(See page 21)
- Move the cursor while entering numbers and characters.
- Search the station name for Directory Search Dialling.
- Confirm the entered station for multi-station communication.
- Confirm the current communication modes (e.g. Page number, ID,
Dialed Telephone number, File number) when the unit is ON LINE.
LCD Display
Indicates date and time, or the current status can
be confirmed by one of the following colours.
Green :Machine is activated for communication,
printing data or scanning a document.
Orange: Document(s) are set on ADF.
The machine is ready to Accept or Perform
a task.
Red :An error has occurred or the machine
needs immediate attention.

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Installing Your
Machine
Installing Your Machine
Main Unit and Accessories
Unpack the carton and check that you have all the accessories illustrated.
NOTE 1 The Starter Toner Cartridge yields approx. 1,000 pages. (Based on 3% Black, ITU-T Image No.
1 Chart)
2 The Telephone Line Cable Adapter is available in certain countries only.
3 The shape of the telephone line cable and power cord may differ depending on the each
country’s regulation or specification.
Machine Drum Unit Starter Toner Cartridge
(See Note 1)
Paper Tray Paper Tray Cover Document Sub Tray
Document Return Tray Telephone Line Cable Power Cord
Operating Instructions CD-ROM Handset Cradle Stopper
Telephone Line Cable Adapter
(See Note 2)

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Installing the Accessories
NOTE 1 For some countries, the handset may not be available because of the country’s regulation or
specification.
Final Installed View
Handset
[Available as an Option]
Handset Cord
[Available as an Option]
Handset Cradle [Available as an Option]
Hook the projections into the square holes on the machine.
Connect the cable into the TEL/HANDSET jack on the machine.
Document Sub Tray
Hook the projections into the
holes on the machine.
Paper Tray
Hook the projections into the
holes on the machine.
Paper Tray Cover
Handset Cradle
Stopper
Document Return Tray
Hook the projections into the
holes on the machine.
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Installing Your
Machine
Installing the Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge Assembly
1Unpack the Toner Cartridge and rock it back
and forth as shown for 5 or 6 times to even the
toner inside.
2Remove the protective seal.
Note: Pull on the seal slowly and straight
out.
3Slide the Toner Cartridge all the way into the
Drum Unit and rotate the green lever upwards
to lock the Toner Cartridge in place.
Continued on the next page.

Installing the Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge Assembly
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NOTE 1 If you are replacing the Drum Unit or Toner Cartridge, it is recommended to clean the Printer
Roller to maintain good printing quality. To clean the Printer Roller, follow the procedure on
page 105.
2 When replacingthe Drum Unit, press
to reset the notification message.
4Open the ADF Door and Printer Cover.
5Align the projections on both sides of the
Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge Assembly with the
grooves in the machine as shown and insert
the Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge Assembly into
the machine.
6(1)Push the Drum Unit/Toner Cartridge
Assembly down into the machine,
snapping it in place.
(2)Close the ADF Door and Printer Cover
FUNCTION 78
SET
2
SET
1
1

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Installing Your
Machine
Loading the Recording Paper
In general, most bond papers will produce excellent results. Most photocopy papers will also work very well.
There are many "name" and "generic" brands of paper available. We recommend that you test various
papers until you obtain the results you are looking for. For detailed recommended paper specifications.
(See page 110)
How to Load the Recording Paper
Paper Specifications
1Remove the Paper Tray Cover.
2(1)Load the paper into the Paper Tray by
pushing toward outside the Clip.
(2)Verify that the papers are fitted squarely
and firmly between the Paper Width Guide
and the right side of tray. If it does not, the
paper may feed into the printer incorrectly
resulting in a paper jam.
Caution: Make sure that the paper does
not exceed the Maximum Paper
Capacity Mark. You can load
about 150 sheets (80g/m2
weight).
3Re-install the Paper Tray Cover.
The Recording Paper Size setting of the Fax
Parameter No. 23 must match the paper
loaded in the cassette. If you change the
Recording Paper Size, please change the
setting accordingly.(See page 34)
Paper Width Guide
Clip
Max. Paper
Capacity Mark

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Connecting the Telephone Line Cable and Power Cord
Power Cord
Plug one end of the power cord into an ordinary AC outlet and the other end into the receptacle on the rear
of the machine.
Warning: This apparatus must be properly grounded. Do not modify the AC outlet.
Telephone Line Cable
Plug one end of the telephone line cable into the telephone jack supplied by the telephone company and the
other end into the LINE jack on the Rear of the machine.
NOTE 1 Your machine uses little power and you should keep it ON at all times. If the power is turned
OFF for too long (Over 30 minutes), the clock contents may be lost.
2 The shape of the telephone line cable and power cord may differ depending on the each
country’s regulation or specification.

Connecting the Telephone Line Cable and Power Cord
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Installing Your
Machine
External Telephone (Optional)
You can connect an additional standard
single line telephone to the machine.

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Setting the Dialling Method (Tone or Pulse)
Your machine can operate with either of two dialling methods (Tone or Pulse), depending on the type of
telephone line you are connected to. If you need to change the dialling method to Tone or Pulse, follow the
procedure below.
NOTE 1 For some countries, this feature is not available depending on the country’s regulation. The
display may not show this feature.
1
SET MODE (1-8)
2
NO.=❚(01-99)
3
DIALLING METHOD?
4TONE<>
5for “PULSE“.
or
for “TONE“.
PULSE<>
or
TONE<>
6
7
4
0
6
1
2